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Devoted to the Best Interests of Dade County.
NO. 2H. VOL. XLIV.
Forget Europe
And Aid The
Local Farmers
Atlanta, Ga. (GPS)—Represen
tative Hugh Peterson of the First
Georgia District, who came to At*
lanta the other day on business
from his home in Ailey, Ga., gave
out some good advice. He said he
was far more concerned with the
plight of the farmers in Georgia
and the urgency for finding ways
to meet their problems than he
was with dabbling in the European
situation. He said:
“Since returning home from
Washington this summer and ob-
serving the wholesale distress a-
mcng my people, especially the
farmers, I have been even more
forcefully impressed with the fact
that we have plenty of trouble
right here at home without at¬
tempting to again pull Europe’s
chestnuts out of the fire.
“We have recently organized a
group of members of Congress for
the purpose of promoting a sound
American farm program which in¬
cludes my free land measure. And
if house leaders will give Congress
an opportunity to consider this
land program, I am sure it will be
overwhelmingly adopted.”
Big Profit Seen
For Georgia
Hog Growers
The State Department of Agri¬
culture is watching price trends
for the products of Georgia farms
with intense interest in the present
crisis, and the Bureau of
Markets plans to cooperate in
every possible way with Georgia
farmers in marketing their pro¬
ducts this year.
Commissioner of Agriculture
Columbus Roberts believes that
the fine hog crop of the current
year will bring a considerable pro¬
fit to Georgia growers. The upward
trend in pork prices means a spec¬
ial profit for all those farmers who
planted crops for fattening hogs
for marketing, it was pointed out.
Among the crops affecting Geor¬
gia producers, the advance in pork
and cotton prices have been most
spectacular, but officials of the
Bureau of Markets expect a gradu¬
al upturn in all farm prices in
consequence.
Commissioner Roberts has in¬
structed his field forces to give
every cooperation in faciliating the
orderly and profitable marketing
of Georgia products, and his office
will make every effort to furnish
farmers with information on
fluctuating prices.
WIN YOUR RACE sh
For Business Supremacy macy
By Advertising t
The Fair is Almost Here
From year to year the
has grown in our county fair.
people have looked forward to
coming. It is an event from
inspiration is derived to
agricultural conditions; it is
cational ; it furnishes the basis
fine social contacts—in fact, it is
happy occasion looked forward
by happy people.
Improvements of various
^re made each year,
added to give a new turn to
fair. Improvements this year
Sad? (Eountn
Teter Will Stage
Thrillers At Fair
Champion Daredevil And
His Hell Drivers In
Latest Stunts
Lucky Teter and his Hell Drivers,
the world-renowned aggregation of
automobile and motorcycle stunt
stars, will unleash their new 1939
version of automotive fury at the
Southeastern Fair, Atlanta, on Sun¬
day, October 1st and 8th, according
to Mike Benton, President of the
Fair'.
More daring than ever before,
Teter himself wilt contribute the
outstanding feats. Heading his list
of events is his celebrated car
jump, in which he will try to jump
a regulation stock model sedan
clear over the tops of a long string
of parked automobiles and then at¬
tempt to bring his car safely back
to the ground.
A spectacular, mid-air automobile
crash through a huge flaming tim¬
ber barrier is also included among
the breath-taking stunts he himself
will offer. Besides the many feats
he will attempt, Teter is scheduled
to give a demonstration of Hell
Driving, which embraces such dar¬
ing and intricate driving maneu¬
vers as skii jumps, reverse spins,
wingovers and barrel-rolls.
His Hell Drivers, who represent
the cream of the nation’s crop of
professional stunters, will provide
many of the thrills. Ken Arnold
and Abie Daniels will deliberately
crash two stock sedans head-on, re¬
maining inside of the machines as
they collide with earth-wracking
impact.
Dale O’Brien, young 138-pound
strongman, will permit a three-ton
transport truck to be driven across
his unprotected body in a feat of
strength and daring, while Dare¬
devil Dillon will attempt his cele¬
brated blindfolded motorcycle jump
through a ring of fire.
State Relief
Rolls Slashed
Federal Administrator F. C.
Harrington announced last week
that relief rolls in Georgia had
been cut to approximately 40,300
in compliance with the September
quota required for the WPA.
|
WPA rolls listed 38,298, while 1
listed in 1
2,052 employees were
been considerable, enlarging exhi¬
bition space, improvements for the
comforts and convenience of the
visitors and exhibitors.
Full details of the fair, rules and
regulations and program may be
obtained from the county agent’s
office. The event will be held on
Friday and Saturday, October 13
and 14.
The county fair has been held
here for several years in unbroken
succession, and each year has seen
large and interested crowds_on_all
Only Newspaper in the County.
TRENTON, DADE COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939
88 Per Cent Of
Georgia Schools
To Open Terms
Atlanta, Ga. (GPS)—This fall
will find approximately 88 per
cent of Georgia’s county school
system opened for terms ranging
four to nine months, an Associated
Press survey of nearly one-third
of the county school superinten¬
dents revealed. Georgia’s 1937
school law “guarantees” a seven-
month term, but only if funds are
available.
The survey, based on replies from
school board chairmen of 51 coun¬
ties, showed 31 systems, or 60 per
cent, planning to open as usual
in September, and 14 others, or an
additional 28 per cent, undecided
as to opening dates but consider¬
ing ttr ns based on the maximim
support promised by the state. Six
board chairmen, equivalent to a-
bout 12 per cent, said their schools
would remain closed unless the
legislature provides additional
school revenue.
The six reporting they would
not reopen their schools were Ba¬
con, Berrien, Grady, Irwin and
Wayne counties in South Georgia,
and Gordon county in northwest
Georgia.
Rising Fawn
WMS Meets
The Woman’s Missionary Society
met Thursday afternoon at the
Baptist church with Mrs. William
Steele, president, presiding.
Those taking part in the devo¬
tional were Mrs. W. J. West, Mrs.
Asa Reeves, Mrs. Jim McMahan,
Mrs. C. W. Hitt, Mrs. Ray Smith,
Mrs. Ray Rowell, Mrs. J. Z. Bobo,
Mrs. Alfred Steele, Miss Mary
Francis McMahan, Mrs. Roy West,
Mrs. W. W. Hale, Mrs. Ben Castle¬
berry, Mrs. Eldie Grant, Mrs.
Gladis Abercrombie, Mrs. Roe
Riddle and Mrs. Jim Reeves.
The business session was conduc¬
ted by the secretary, Mrs. J. Z.
Bobo.
It was announced that Mrs. S. J.
Hale, of Trenton, President of the
Dade County Association, will hold
an all day meeting at Baptist
church in Rising Fawn, on the first
Thursday in October. All associa¬
tions are invited to be present.
Lunch will be served at the
church.
BIG ‘RATTLER’ KILLED
Our friend K. H. Davis brought
in a “4-foot” rattler one day last
week. Even though not so lengthy
the rattler was a dangerous looking
critter and was “packing” 10
rattlers. The snake was killed near
Cole City.
other agencies.
Mr. Harrington announced the
allotment for September labor in
Georgia was $1,783,609. This
fund is to be distributed among
workers on the basis of the new
pay schedule approved August 15.
the days of the fair. This year
promises to be no departure from
other years.
Exhibits should be of first merit
since conditions justify the opinion
that Dade in her various districts,
will produce products of fine
quality, and these will be seen
here. Attractively displayed, as
they will be, all departments will
reflect the pride and enterprise of
our great people, and there will be
that county-wide cooperation that
will make the fair of great benefit
to our people.
Will Open Court Monday
Judge John C. Mitchell
Honorable John C. Mitchell, Judge
of the Cherokee Superior Court
Circuit, will open court here next
Monday, September 18th. A heavy
Dade Receives
$1,270.00 In
Payments of unemployment
pensation benefits to eligible
employed workers in Dade
in August amounted to
represented by 236 checks,
Bureau of Unemployment
pensation has announced.
Payments for the week
September 2, were reported
$64.73, represented by 14 checks.
August payments were the
est in any month since
ing operations were
They amounted to $363,374,93,
which $347,840.58 were paid
workers in 144 counties. The
maining sum of $15,507.35 went
workers in other states who
ously had established wage
in Georgia.
Total payments for the
ending September 2, amounted
$83,658.89 of which
went to workers in the state.
Chances Of
Extra Session
Appear
Atlanta, Ga. (GPS)—Chances
an extraordinary session of
Georgia General Assembly
very slim. Hope of the
extra session faded fast when
Speaker Roy Harris announced
would close his office in
which has been open for the
month.
Political leaders indicated
believe Governor River’s recent
nouncement that he will not call
Legislature into extra session is
no means a “feeler,” but that
means what he says.
Rivers, in his announcement,
he would not call the session
view of the trouble in Europe.
NO COMMONLY USED
AD MEDIUM EXCEPT
a HOME NEWSPAPER
IS RATED AS A
COM Ml MTV ASSET
*Square and on the Square
docket is expected to be disposed
of, and a large crowd will no doubt
be in attendance. All civil cases
are set for Monday.
Miss Wood To
Wed Forrest
i
A. Morrison
Smyrna, Ga. — Announcement
was made Saturday by Mr. and
Mrs. R. L. Wood of the engage¬
ment of their daughter, Miss Mary
Thelma Wood, to Forrest Adair
Morrison, the marriage to take
place in October.
The bride-elect, the elder daugh¬
ter of her parents, and is the
sister of Miss Elizabeth Wood and
Robert W. Wood, of Smyrna. Her
mother is the former Miss Mary
Carlisle, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Carlisle, of La-
Grange. On her paternal side she is
the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert
L. Wood, of Montgomery, Ala.,
and the late Robert L. Wood.
Miss Wood is a graduate of Ma¬
rietta High school and the Draugh-
on School of Commerce. She has
been connected with the Home
Owners’ Loan Corporation for the
past two years.
The groom-elect is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Morrison, of
Trenton. He is the brother of
Major D. E. Morrison, of Fort
Monroe, Va.; Roy and W. G. Mor¬
rison, of Akron, Ohio; Ernest and
Derrell Morrison, of Chattanooga,
and Raymond Morrison, of Tren¬
ton. His sisters are: Miss Gladys
Morrison, of Trenton, and Miss
Dalue Morrison, of Chattanooga.
He is connected with the Georgia
Power Company at Plant Atkinson.
Attorney Gen.
HasBusy Period
It has been a business of keeping
one’s nose in the law books con¬
tinuously during the past six
months for Georgia’s attorney gen¬
eral and his assistants.
Since February Attorney Gener¬
al Ellis Arnall has rendered 518
opinions, more than was rendered
during all 1938.
The big increase in demands on
the law department was attributed
to the past session of the legislature,
the school crisis, the Economy In¬
vestigating Committee and the
inding call of an extra session.
OUT OF TOWN
PRINTERS PAY
NO TAXES HERE
LET US DO YOUR
PRINTING
$1.50 A YEAR
W. L. Miller is
Guest Speaker
At Lions Meet
The Dade County and La-Fay-
ette Lions Clubs held a very in¬
teresting and inspiring joint meet¬
ing last Thursday afternoon at the
Lookout Mountain Hotel.
Members of the Georgia State
Highway Board and other guests
were present, and some very inter¬
esting talks were made.
The key-note address was made
by W. L. Miller, chairman of the
Highway Board. Mr. Miller dis¬
cussed at length the status of the
Highway Board from a financial,
as well as economic standpoint.
The Highway Board Chairman
stated that he was interesteed in
completing the paving of our main
highway just as rapidly as the
contracts could be let, and said
there would be no hold up on the
Trenton-LaFayette highway now
under construction.
Several others, including Herman
Watson and J.L. Gillis, made brief
but interesting talks.
J. M. C. Townsend presided at
the meeting and spoke briefly on
what the present Highway Board
means to Dade County.
Some thirty-five Lions and
guests attended the meeting. Those
of Atlanta, other than members of
the Highway Board, present were:
Pat Gilen, Jim McCall and Buggs
Glover.
Jas. G. Nethery
Chapter O.E.S.
Is Instituted
The institution meeting of the
newly organized James G. Nethery
Chapter O. E. S., was held in the
Masonic building here Saturday
evening, September 9th.
The ladies of the newly founded
Chapter served a delicious buffet
supper, which was enjoyed by the
visitors and members. The Masonic
hall in which the institution meet¬
ing was held had been beautifully
decorated for this occasion, under
the direction of Mrs. Carl Scruggs.
The meeting was opened by Mrs.
Marcia Jewett, Past Grand Matron
of the Georgia State O. E. S., who
introduced Hon. E. L. Almand,
Associate Grand Patron of Atlanta,
After the institution of the
Chapter, its members were initiat¬
ed by the officers of the Pocohontas
Chapter, of Rossville, who carried
on the work beautifully.
Among those present were several
Grand officers of the Georgia O. E.
S., including Mrs. Rowena C.
Ward, grand secretary; Miss Mae
Dickerson, grand marshall; Mrs.
Marcia Jewett, past grand matron;
Hon. Jas. A. Buford, past grand
patron, State of Tennessee O.E.S.,
and others; also several members
representing various other Chap¬
ters.
The officers of the James G.
Nethery Chapter are: Mrs. Lucile
Ellis, worthy matron; Mr. Elbert
Forester, worthy patron; Mrs.
Olavine Morrison, associate ma¬
tron; Mr. Lewis McBryar, assciate
patron; Mrs. Eva Townsend,
secretary; Mrs. Flora Case, treas¬
urer; Miss Bernice Carroll, con¬
ductress; Miss Eleanor Culpepper,
associate conductress; Mr.
Gus Forester, chaplain; Mr.
W. A. Scruggs, marshall;
Mrs. Mary Rogers, organist; Miss
Edna Scruggs, Ada; Mrs. Pauline
Morgan, Ruth; Mrs. Myra Forest¬
er, Esther; Miss Gladys Morrison,
Martha; Mrs. Fannie Carroll,
Electa; Mr. James Case, warden,
and Mr. Carl Scruggs, sent