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About The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1946)
lie f lines 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
