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Devoted to The Interests oi Best County
volume XLVI.
Davis Commnnity P.-T. A.
Wins Pize In Contest
AMONG 40 CONTESTANTS,
WINS NINTH PLACE, A
$75.00 CASH PRIZE
Davis community, lying atop
Sand mountain, a few miles
west of Trenton, has demon¬
strated to the citizens of Dade
county what a few progressive,
live-wire people, working whole¬
heartedly in a cooperative way,
can accomplish-
Under the leadership of Mr.
and Mrs. D. P. Hood, Mr .and
Mrs. H. H. Bodenhamer and Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. Pike, and others,
the citizens organized a Parent-
Teachers’ Association four years
ago. On January 1st of this
year the members of the P -T.
A. entered the Chattanooga
Area Community Improvement
contest, which was sponsored by
the Chattanooga Chamber of
Commerce and a number of civic
organizations, who offered hand¬
some cash prizes to the P.-T-
A.s who showed the most out¬
standing, worthwhile improve¬
ments in their community dur¬
ing the year.
At a banquet at the Read
House, Chattanooga, on Monday
evening, December 2, winners of
the contest were announced and
the cash prizes awarded. Among
the 40 contesting communities,
all of which were much larger
and richer in farming resources,
Davis Hi Parent-Teachers’ Asso¬
ciation won 9th place, and re¬
ceived $75 cash as their award.
Mrs. H. H- Bodenhamer, Mrs-
D. P- Hood and W. E. Pike, ac¬
companied by County Agent L.
C. Adams and his assistant, John
Dempsey, were invited guests at
the banquet.
Citizens of Davis community
and members of their progress¬
ive Parent-Teachers’ Associa¬
tion, have won the admiration
of every public-spirited citizen
in their home community, .ansi
have given a valuable lesson in
constructive and cooperative
team work-
In a later edition, The Times
will give a complete report of
the splendid accomplishments
of the Davis community during
the past year, and their plans
for future development.
DYER’S GIRLS TRIM
DAVIS HIGH 19-18
Dyer’s girls basket ball team
won their first game of the sea¬
son Thursday evening, Nov. 28,
when they met and defeated
the Davis Hi girls team by a
score of 19 to 18-
The game was played in the
Dade Hi gym, and a crowd of
enthusiastic students represent¬
ing both schools were present
to cheer for their home teams.
Although the Dyer’s girl team
is incomplete, all players have
not yet been selected, nor a cap¬
tain chosen, they played a fast
and furious game against a wor¬
thy foe, and will stand at the
top among the winners at the
close of the season. Mr. A. L.
Dyer, the sponsor, is coaching
his team.
WILLIAMS MOTOR COMPANY
EMPLOYS EXPERT MECHANIC
W. W. Williams, proprietor of
Motor company, announces that
his automobile repair shop is
now open for business. Mr-
Williams states that he has been
fortunate in securing the servi¬
ces of Wm. E. McConnell, of
Glenwood, Indian, as his chief
mechanic. Mr. McConnell is an
expert in the repair and rebuild¬
ing of Dodge, Chevrolets, Ply-
mouths, and all other standard
makes of cars, having had 20
years experience in auto me¬
chanical work.
Mr. McConnell plans to bring
his family to reside in Trenton
as quickly as he can secure a
residence, and become a citizen
of our town and county.
I. E. Maxwell, well known me¬
chanic of Trenton, has also been
employed by Mr. Williams to as¬
sist Mr. McConnell.
Georgia was the first state to
use ether anesthesia in a major
operation.
TH E l)\ m, ( OI’XTY TIMES, TRENTON,
GEORGIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1946.
AN EDITORIAL
UMKISTMAS SEAL SALE CAMPAIGN IS ON
ihe 40th annual Christmas Seal sales campaign is now on!
Miss Bess Cureton will direct the campaign in Dade coun¬
ty, and every citizen will be given an opportunity to buy Christ¬
mas Seals while the campaign is on.
l unds derived from the sale of Christmas Seals will be used
latal | ur the disease, care and tuberculosis, treatment of sufferers from the world’s most
also in the continuing educational
health programs being carried on in the public schools, and
elsewhere throughout the nation.
through the long, anxious years of war the citizens of Dade
county have been contributing most generously of their funds
to relieve the destitute people of war-stricken Europe; we have
contributed most cheerfully and generously to our own Red
Cross, whose tender mercies have been rendered in behalf of oui
own boys and girls who were giving their services in behalf of
our homeland, and the freedom of the world. In this campaign
we are now asked to contribute again to a most worthy cause.
In buying Christmas Seals we are donating to a fund that will
be used for treatment of our unfortunate neighbors who have
fallen victims of the great “White Plague,” and whose future
health and happiness, even life itself, depends on our generous
response to this call.
Christmas Seals are badges of honor to those who buy and
use them generously.
To those who are helpless victims of this dread disease,
Christmas Seals are Beacon Lights and Hope, and we should make
them burn brightly on every letter, Christmas greeting card and
package we mail during the holidays.
As we approach the Joyous Christmas Season, when we cele
brate the anniversary of the birth of the “Meek and Lowly Man
of Gallilee,” we can demonstrate in a material way, our love for
Him, by our love and kindly consideration of our unfortunate
fellow-travelers.
Let’s buy Christmas Seals most generously, use them without
stint, and thus make a more Happy Christmas for ourselves, and
a truly Joyous Yuletide for our unfortunate neighbors-
Triple “A” Holds
Annual Election
COMMITTEEMEN ELECTED;
COUNTY COMMITTEEMEN
ALSO NAMED
Referendums were held in
each district in Dade county on
Tuesday, November 26, for the
purpose of electing farmer com¬
mitteemen in each community.
These committeemen will serve
during the year 1947 as an aid
to farmers in problems concern¬
ing building the soil toward
higher productivity. Also elect¬
ed were delegates from each
district. These delegates met
Tuesday, December 3, and nam¬
ed a three-man county commit
tee to be responsible of the coun¬
ty-wide administration of the
Agricultural Conservation Pro
gram. The following County
Committeemen were named:
Chairman County Commit¬
tee, E. J. Bible-
Vice Chairman County Com¬
mittee, Roy W. Moore.
Regular Member County
Committee, J- V. Richards.
First Alternate County Com¬
mitteeman, H. G. Hawkins.
Second Alternate County
Committeeman, D. G. McKaig.
Community Committeemen
elected were: J. E. Cole, Gus For¬
ester, H. G. Hawkins, D. P. Hood,
and Luther Ivey. Named as
Delegates Hawkins,' were: jT Grady E.”cole7 Bradford, d7p’
HG
Hood and Gus Forester.
The County Committtee serv¬
ing for this year express their
thanks for the increased partic¬
ipation in these elections this
year, the votes cast in the coun¬
ty being more than double the
number cast for this purpose
Tastyear.
New England News
By Mrs. Mary Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Fugatt enter-
turned with a Thanksgiving din¬
ner Thursday, all of their chil¬
dren and a number of invited
guests being present.
Rev. North, pastor of the New I
Mrs. York and Mrs „ T. A. . Ha „ , -|
lum continue very ill at then
homes here, and their families
and friends are anxiously await¬
ing their recovery-
Michael Hallum, who resides
in Louisana, arrived home last
to be with his mother du-
ring her illness.
Mrs. Ersaline Carroll of Wild¬
wood spent the week end here
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Blevins.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blevins were
week end guests of Mr. nd Mrs-
Sam Fugatt at their home on
Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
On Dec. 11, Mr. and Mrs- Joe
Lee Tatum will entertain with
a birthday party.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Derryberry
were shopping in Chattaiooga
Saturday.
RISING FAWN COUPLE
WED IN LAKEVIEW
Announcement of the marri¬
age of Miss Marie Riddle and
Mr. Jakie Smith, which was sol¬
emnized in Lakeview, Ga., last
Saturday evening, November 30,
will prove of much interest to
their many friends in Dade
county, and elsewhere. Their
attendants were: Miss Polhe
Gossett and Mr. Jerel Cooper,
Jr.
Miss Riddle is the charming
daughter of Mr. and Mrs- Wil
iam Riddle; the young groom is
the son of Mr. and Mrs- Russell
Smith, both of Rising Fawn.
The bride and groom are grad¬
uates of Dade high school.
The happy couple will make
their home with the grooms
parents until a suitable home
can be secured.
RISING FAWN WSCS MET
WITH MISS CURETON
The Women’s Society of Chris¬
tian Service of Rising Fawn
Methodist Church met at the
home of Miss Bess Cureton on
Thursda y gening, November 28,
nine members being present.
In the absence of the Spiritual
Leader, Mrs Canova Quinn, Mrs.
J. L- Fricks gave the devotional.
A splendid progrom, conduct¬
ed by Mrs- R. P. Fricks, Mrs. M
R. Wilson and Mrs. W. H.Ken-
nimer, was an educational dis¬
cussion of India, its people, cus
toms and religions, was greatly
enjoyed by every one present.
Miss Cureton served refresh
ments to her guests.
AUTO CRASH INJURES FOUR
NEAR RISING FAWN
In an auto crash that occur¬
red on the highway about four
miles south of Rising Fawn last
Saturday night, Nov. 30, Geo. T.
Davis, a service station operator
of Rising Fawn, suffered a
severe scalp injuries
and numerous brulses of her
,
A young couple who were in
the car that crashed head-on
Davis’ car, and whose iden¬
is not known, were also
injured and hospitalized-
Davis anr Mrs. Dean were re¬
home from Fort Payne
where they had attended a
show, and as they crossed
Alabama-Georgia state line,
a car driving at a very high
As the car approached,
driver threw a spot-light on
car, blinding him and
the cars to crash head-
Occupants of both cars
removed by an ambulance
a Chattanooga hospital for
The southbound car
an Alabama license tag, but
occupants are unknown, and
extent of their injuries was
learned.
Davis remains in a hospital
medical care- Mrs. Dean
been removed to her home.
DEFEAT DADE
HIGH BASKET BALL TEAM
In a practice game between
Legion Post 106, and
Hi basket ball teams, play¬
ed at Dade Hi Gym last Satur¬
day evening, the Legionnaires
won by a score of 25 to 17.
The galleries were filled to ca¬
with students and sports
citizens, and everyone en¬
the splendid exhibition of
a fast-moving game, the players
all showing splendid team work.
With more practice both teams
will be able to make excellent
against any team of
their class they may meet during
the coming season.
Dade Dade County’s Only Newspaper. and
REV. FRED FORESTER ASSIST¬
ING U. N. R. A. IN POLAND
The Times is in receipt of a
letter from Rev. Fred
advising that he was sailing
from Newport News, Va., on No¬
vember 27, to assist in the dis¬
tribution of foodstuff, clothes
livestock and other supplies for
the war-stricken people of Po¬
land. Rev. Forester is associ¬
ated with the United
Refugee Relief Agency, in
great humanitarian relief work
and in devoting his time to this
great work, is demonstrating
Christianity in a practical man¬
ner. Fred writes that his ship
is a converted airplane carrier,
and that in the cargo of relief
supplies are 1600 horses, for use
of farmers in establishing them
in cultivation of their devastated
farms during the coming year.
Rev Fred Forester is a Dade
county boy, the son of the late
J. M. Forester, and Mrs. Forester,
of Head River, Ga- Since Fite
graduation from a theological
school, he has held pastorates
of several Baptist churches, be¬
ing now located in South Caro¬
lina, and his many Dade coun¬
ty friends and relatives here will
follow his activities with much
interest; and he may be sure
that he will have the hearty good
wishes of all in his great work.
If there is no delays in mak¬
ing distribution of the life-sav¬
ing supplies to these unfortun¬
ate victims of war, Rev. Forester
will return home about Christ¬
mas.
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCA¬
TION ATTENDS EDUCATION
AL MEET IN FaFAYETTE WED.
County School Superintend¬
ent, L. M- Allison,
by Grady Bradford, member of
the Daade County Board of Ed¬
ucation, and Rev. T. N. Orr,
Principal of North Dade Consol¬
idated, attended a District meet¬
ing of county boards of educa¬
tion, at LaFayette, Wednesday.
At these district meetings of
County Boards of Education,
there are discussions of general
problems arising in the several
counties, and in exchange of
ideas, plans, etc., much good is
accomplished.
FUTURE HOMEMAKERS
ENTERTAIN FUTURE FARMERS
(By Merrill Stewart, Reporter)
On Monday evening, Nov-
the Dade County chapter of Fu
ture Homemakers of
entertained with a
party honoring the junior
senior boys of Dade Hi
party was held in the gymnasi
um, and an evening of
games was enjoyed by all
tending.
Delicious refreshments
served the guests, at the
Economic building.
Published Weekly — Since 1901.
Wildwood Man Meets
Death On Railroad
Hillbilly Jamboree
Thursday Night
SHORTY BRADFORD’S
RENFRO VALLEY GANG
RETURNS TO DADE HI
SCHOOL FOR CONCERT
Hunt railway crossing, about
one-fourth mile south of Wild¬
wood station, indicating that
the unfortunate young man had
been struck by a passing train.
In the absence of Coroner
Alex Raines, Esq. C. W. Cross
empanneled a jury and held an
inquest over the remains, their
verdict being that the deceased
met his death by a southbound
railway train, there being no
marks of violence found on his
body, and no eye witnesses to
the tragic accident.
The following well known cit¬
izens of the Wildwood commu¬
nity served as jurors, at the cor¬
oner’s inquest: A. W. Peck, R. W.
Massey, F. M. Neely, Fred War¬
ren and C- R. Lee, Esq. C. W,
Cross presiding.
Funeral rites for the deceased
were held at the Hooker Bap¬
tist Church, Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. B. E. Eller officiating, and
the body was laid to rest in the
Hooker cemetery. Pallbearers
were: Jack Cross, Herman Cross,
Bill Wallen, Ed Huff, James
Huff and O. D- Banks.
Miss Cureton Heads
Christmas Seal Sale
On December 1, the 40th an¬
nual Christmas Seal Sales cam¬
paign opened in Dade county.
Miss Bess Cureton has been
named Chairman, and has be¬
gun an active sales campaign-
Miss Cureton has distributed
Christmas Seals to the princi¬
pals of the public schools, and
they will be sold by the students,
under the direction of the teach¬
ers- Dade’s quota is only $100.00,
which should be very easily over¬
sold, without delay.
The National and State Tu¬
berculosis and Health Associa¬
tions have Continuing programs
outline for the coming year,
which will include the following
activities:
“Shorty” Bradford, Dade’s own
inimitable Hillbilly musician and
star of the famous Renfro Val¬
ley Radio artists, is returning
to Dade Hi school for another
big musical jamboree, next Sat¬
urday evening, December 7
Some weeks ago, Shorty Brad¬
ford and his gang entertained
a large and appreciative audi¬
ence at the Dade Hi school, and
his concert was so highly enjoy¬
ed that he was requested to re¬
turn for another musical jam¬
boree.
Bradford’s entertainers are
playing under the auspices oi
the Dade Hi school, and a liberal
percent of funds received from
sales of tickets, will go to the
coffers of the school.
In attending this last appear¬
ance of Shorty Bradford and his
gang during this season, those
attending will enjoy a musical
treat, and at the same time be
assisting in the support and
maintenance of our school.
Don’t forget the date oi
Shorty’s big jamboree, next Sat¬
urday, December 7, at 7 p. m.
Play—-December 1! 9
TO BE GIVEN BY SENIOR
CLASS, DADE HIGH
The Senior Class of Dade
County High School are giving
a play on Thursday night, De¬
cember 12, at 7 p. m., in the
High School Auditorium.
The name of the play is
“Shrubbery Hill,” which is a
three-act comedy. The charac¬
ters are:
Mrs. Emily Pendleton—Mary Jo
Smith.
Randy Pendleton—Bill Riddle-
Cynthia Pendleton — Barbara
Hasty.
Larrabee Randolph—James Ry¬
an.
Joshua—Charles Smyth-
Beulah—Alice Reeves.
Lilly Belle—Connie Johnston.
Mr. Henry Smith—-Pat Light.
Mrs. Smith—Elizabeth Wallen.
Edward Smith—James Keeton.
Joan Smith— Betty Hunt.
Charles Wiggin—Spencer Jen¬
kins.
Admission, 35c and 50c
(1) To continue the X-Ray
surveys among food handlers,
school personnel and all adults
over 15 years of age.
(2) The rehabilitation of those
with arrested disease.
(3) The education program
carried out in the schools, where
teaching material, film, etc.,
covering all phases of health
education are furnished-
The Christmas Seal was con¬
ceived in the brain of a Danish
postal clerk, and became so pop¬
ular in Denmark that it attract¬
ed the attention of a noted so¬
cial worker, and through him
was brought to America in 1907.
In November, 1908, the Amer¬
ican Red Cross sponsored the
first nation-wide sale of Christ¬
mas Seals, and turned the pro¬
ceeds over to the young and
struggling National Tuberculosis
Association.
The American Red Cross spon¬
sored the sale of Christmas Seals
for 12 years, and in 1920 turned
over the Seal sale to the Nation¬
al Tuberculosis Association.
To carry on thLs great hu¬
manitarian work requires Thou¬
sands of dollars annually, hence
these annual Christmas Seal
Sales are necessary.
Ninety-five cents out of every
Seal Sale dollar stays within the
state in which it was raised.
Five cents support services of
the National Tuberculosis As¬
sociation.
Experts believe that tubercu-
be brought under control, but
losis in the nation can not only
can be completely wiped out.
Whether we shaU maintain our
gains in the years ahead, de¬
pends solely upon the citizens
of the nation.
The Christmas Seal Sale
campaign will continue through¬
out December.
DADE HI 4-H CLUB
HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING
By R. M. Morrison, Reporter-
The regular monthly meeting
of the Dade Hi 4-H club was held
in the school auditorium Mon¬
day, President George Bible pre¬
siding.
After reading of the minutes,
Miss Merrill Stewart read a pas¬
sage from the Holy Bible, after
which the secretary called the
roll. Miss Barbara Jane Hare
was elected to serve as club re
porter.
The feature of the meeting was
a discussion of the new projects
which are proposed for the com¬
ing year. The discussion was
led by Assistant County Agent
John Dempsey, who gave much
valuable advice regarding the
future activities of our club.
After the business and dis¬
cussions were disposed of, mem¬
bers of the club closed the meet¬
ing with a song.
Georgia has a great diversity
of natural attractions, seashore,
lakes, and mountains with alti¬
tudes ranging from sea level on
the coast to 4,784 feet at Mt-
Enotta. The mild climate, va¬
rying from 52 degrees mean
temperature in the north to 68
degrees in the south makes the
state famous for flower festi¬
vals, golf tournaments, excellent
hunting and fishing.
The first practical cotton gin
was invented near Savannah by
Eli Whitney in 1793.
NUMBER 48-
’ HOWARD GOINS FOUND
DEAD ON A. G. S- RAILWAY
Howard Goins, 27, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Goins, residing on
the Creek road, near Wildwood,
was found dead on the Alabama
Great Southern railway, by Pat
Ginn, early Sunday morning.
The body was found lying be¬
side the railroad track at the