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About The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 2, 1947)
THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 194,^ THE DADE COUNTY TIMES Entered at the Postoffice at Trenton, Ga., as second class mail. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: IN ADVANCE: One Year, $2.00; Six Months, $1.25; Three Months, 75 Cents. MRS. CATHERINE C MORRISON ........ Owner and Publisher CLAUDE S. TURNER .......................... Managing Editor P A. GATES ............................. Shop Superintendent MEMBER GEORGIA PRESS ASSOCIATION National Advertising Representative American Press Association New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Advertising rates furnished upon application. Leqal Advertis- ments payable in advance._____ Persons writing for publication are requested to furnish their names, otherwise the communication will not be published. Name will be withheld on request, but all 'communications for publica¬ public tion must be signed. Such items will be Ipublished as of of The interest, but do not necessarily reflect the editorial views Times. Obituaries, memoriams, and articles of like nature will be charged for at a minimum rate of 50 cents for 15 lines, or less, and 2 cents per line for each additional line over 15 lines. IN THE YEAR AHEAD As we write these lines, the old year is dying, and while it is beneficial to reflect upon the past with the idea of correcting our mistakes and improving our opportunities, we should turn our thoughts to 1947 with the possibilites and opportunities it will bring for the growth and development of a bettjer Dade\ County. opportune time We do not believe there hats ever been a more for the promotion of the many public enterprises that are so badly needed by Dade County, and which will require a harmo¬ nious and cooperative effort of our citizens to accomplish. Dade County is now pretty well covered by electric light and power lines, with the extension of several other lines contem¬ plated during 1947- Among the other developments necessary for the growth of our County is an adequate water system, serving as many of our communities as is practicable. This can he accomplished if our public spirited citizens will unite in a friendly, sensible and cooperative effort. Trenton badly needs an adequate water system, so do the citizens residing In the north, the east, the south and the western communities of the county. Working alone as separate units, this can never be accomplished, but working together in a county-wide plan, the whole project be- becomes one which engineers can complete. Fighting in Courts, with interminable delays, creating only friction and mistrust among our good citizens should cease. An honest effort to come together in a friendly round table discussion should be arranged, where we can freely express our ideas and learn the opinions of our neighbors who differ with us- Since filing of lawsuits several months ago, our whole County, every landowner and citizen has suffered losses from declining real estate values and the loss of new citizens and new homes that would have been erected, had an adequate water supply been available or under construction. What can we accomplish with further-delay? 1 ■ • . • The Times suggests that a meeting of citizens residing on farms, in Trenton and other communities, be arranged for the very near future to discuss this issue. We feel sure an amicabUe solution can be determined and good will instead of mistrust prevail. » ’ Our next, but not the least project on the 1947 agenda, is the erection of adequate school buildings throughout the County- It is to the everlasting credit of our public-spirited citizens that we have recently voted a bond issue to the amount of $118,- 000 for the erection of a new and modern high school building in Trenton; a new grade school bulling at Morganville replac¬ ing the building that was burned during the early days of 1946; completion of a new high school building on Lookout Mountain, and for the completion of Davis High School on Sand Mountain. First among the many duties of citizens to tHeir County and State is to provide proper educational facilities for their children, for upon their proper education and training depends the future greatness of our counrty. We urge upon our school authorities that they proceed with out delay to sell the bonds and to erect these buildings. Ade^ quate schools, modernly equipped, bring desirable citizens to our county and we can not delay completion of this program with out detriment to our county and to our school children. Next in importance on our program for 1947, is a modern well equipped county wide telephone system. No town or com muntty can boast of being modern and up to date, that is not served by a modern telephone system. The present owner of our local telephone system has recently installed a modem Stromberg-Carlson 50 line switchboard. They have, to date. 33 local subscribers of which 12 are busiriess concerns and 21 are lesidential- Prompt, efficient and courteous communication by telephone has become as essential today as is our mail service, in the trans¬ mission of emergency messages, business messages and the car¬ rying on of the social activities of every day life. Our telephone systems should arrange to extend their lines to keep apace with the growth of our country, use modern equipment and give a service that will be a satisfaction at all times- This is one of the “musts" we hope Dade county will accomplish during 1947. Another project that has been in suspension for the past year or so, which is of vast importance to our county, is the construc¬ tion of a paved highway from Trenton up Sand Mountain to the Alabama state line.. Our state and county highway offi¬ cials met with the highway officials of Alabama months ago, and a plan was tentatively agreed upon for the construction of paved highways extending from Trenton west to the Alabama state line and from that point continuing w r est across Sand Mountain to Guntersville, Alabama. What has become of this project that began with high hopes and apparently died in the blooming? We hope this project can be revived and completed during 1947. Old Father Time is now making his adieu to 1946; a boun¬ cing youngster, 1947. is being acclaimed throughout the world. May the New Year bring to us Peace, Good Health, Prosperity and Happiness beyond measure, is our wish to our subscribers and friends throughout the year. —-:x:-- CONGRESSMAN TARVER RETIRES With the close of 1946 Judge Tarver, who has served the cit- zens of the Seventh Congressional District faithfully and most efficiently during the past 20 years, retires from Congress. He will be succeeded by Hon. Henderson Lanham, of Rome. For thirty years or more Judge Tarver has served the cit¬ izens of Georgia, first as Judge of the Cherokee Judicial District, from which position he was promoted in 1926, to a seat in the Congress of the United States, and his distinguished and capable service has been of great value to his constituents in the 7lh District, and to the entire nation. Congressman Tarver has served as Chairman of the Agri¬ cultural Appropriations Committee for many years, and his service is outstanding in the results he has obtained for the farmers ol the entire nation- His committee has handled all appropria¬ tions for agriculture, the REA, Forestry and AAA, and our citi¬ zens owe him a debt of gratitude for his untiring work in our behalf- < Judge Tarver counts among his many other accomplishments for his district, the Rome flood control project, the AUatoonh Dam, the Coosa-Alabama navigation flood control, and the es¬ tablishment of numbers of National Forest Reserves and Parks, all of which have brought wealth and employment to the citi¬ zens of Georgia. Congressman Lanham, our new Congressman, representing the 7th Congressional District, is a very affable and capable lawyer; he has served the Rome Judicial Circuit as Prosecuting Attorney for several years, and has made hundreds of warm friends throughout the Rome Judicial Circuit and also the 7th Congressional District, who predict that he will easily measure up to the standards of his predecessor, and that his accomplish¬ ments and service to his constituents will meet with the approval of the entire District. For Judge Tarver we wish much success in his new appoint¬ ment as Special Attorney for the Federal Government. We also wish for Congressman Lanham as much success as was enjoyed by his predecessor, and we feel sure that he will measure up to that standard, when he has attained age and experience in service Judge Tarver retires with the confidence and esteem of the entire citizenship of the 7th Congressional District. Final Notice To ! Delinquent Subs. SUBSCRIBERS IN ARREARS ARE DISCONTINUED BY RULING OF U. S. POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT After this issue of The Times we are forced to cut from our mailing list a number of our subscribers whu are in arrears for more than 12 months. The Post Office Department ruling makes this necessary, or we will be denied our mailing privilege, and thus would be un¬ able to continue publication of The Times. Many of our subscribers whom we are forced to drop from our mailing list are our good friends, who have been negligent in re¬ newing their subscriptions, and it is with regret that we are forced to discontinue their pa¬ per until they renew their sub¬ scription. We still retain our old mailing lists bearing these names, and of course will be glad to have them drop In and renew their sub¬ scription, and begin a New Year with a clean slate- This will greatly encourage us in our ef¬ forts to make a home paper that will be really worthwhile to our county, for without the finan¬ cial and moral support of the citizens of Dade county, we can not make a successful or worth¬ while paper. We trust our friends will give this their prompt consideration, and let’s start the New Year with a spirit of cooperation that will make 1947 the Banner year of the past decade. TO\VN RECORDER RESIGNS Recorder Joe Mayhew, who has served the town of Trenton so efficiently during the past 12 months, has tendered his resig nation to Mayor A. L. Dyer, ef¬ fective as of January 1, 1947. During his incumbency in of¬ fice, Recorder Mayhew has made a splendid record as a compe tent, fearless official; his orders and judgments have been ren¬ dered according to evidence giv¬ en in his court, and while he has always tempered justice with mercy, he has acted without fa vor to anyone, and has won the admiration and respect of all who have been unfortunate enough to come before his court During his term of office. Re¬ corder Mayhew has also made a splendid record in handling the finances of the city of Tren¬ ton. An election has been called to elect a Recorder to succeed Mr Mayhew, and also a Councilman to fill out the term of J. H. Wil¬ kins, resigned, to be held Janu¬ ary 10. No candidates for ei- their position have as yet made public announcement. Summary of Financial Status of the City of Trenton as of December 31, 1946 Received from H. F. Alli¬ son, former Recorder $ 2749 Received from Taxes dur¬ ing 1946 .............$ 624.50 Received from Fines dur¬ ing 1946 .............$1084.00 Total Receipts .......$1735.99 Total Expenditures . $1435 02 Bal. on Hand. 12-31-46 $ 300 97 After spending the holidays here with her parent. Judge and Mrs. J. M. Carroll.Miss Gladys Carroll returned to Washington, D. C-, Thursday, to resume her position with the U. S. Govern¬ ment. GUARANTEED USED WATCHES—At Used Watch Prices Precision Watch Repairing and Adjusting TRENTON WATCH SHOP { Now Located in Shop Adjoining Gray’s Service Station ^ Trenton, Georgia i SAND MOUNTAIN LAND FOR SALE ADout 220 acres of land, approximately 5 miles irom Trenton, located on the Brow Road School bus Koute, on both sides of road. Will sell in large or small tracts... Price ranges from p 30 per acre up, depending on location and size of tract desired. MADDOX J. HALE Trenton Georgia »»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»-»»»»»»»»» »■»»»»»»»■» BODY AND FENDER WORK.... GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING.... AUTO PAINTING.... BUCK GIFFORD, Well known Expert Auto Mechanic and Battery Service Man, is now an employee in our Shop, and will be In charge of our BATTERY, WASHING and GREAS¬ ING SERVICE. PROMPT, SATISFACTORY SERVICE GUARANTEED WE HAVE A GUARANTEED ANTI-FREEZE AT A REASONABLE COST. Rutledge-Talley Motor Company TRENTON, GEORGIA * + + ***** + * + -* + * + ** + » * * * ♦ * * ♦ On Your Fire and Automobile Policies MORE COMPLETE COVERAGE—MORE REASONABLE RATES Check Your Policies and Cali for a Comparison REAL ESTATE LISTINGS WANTED H. F. ALLISON TIMES BUILDING TRENTON GA. •XaOOOOOOOOOOOO CO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC “ '• RED’S CLEANERS Cleaning — Pressing Clothes Hangers Are Very Scarce—Please Bring Hangers With Your Garments. SERVICE -:- QUALITY A HOME INDUSTRY Trenton, Georgia & oooooooooooooo co ooooeo o oooooooooo ooo oooooooo nr u TO THE LODGE DIRECTORY TRENTON LODGE F. & A. M., 179 OFFICERS R. V. Ryan, W- M. O. T. Green, S. W. William Lynch, J. W. W- A. Scruggs, Secretary James Case, Treasurer MEETING NIGHTS 2nd Thursday — 4th Saturday Visiting Masons in good stand ing invited. TRENTON LODGE I. O. O. F„ 38 OFFICERS W. S. Fugatt, N. G. W. W. Tinker, Secretary. MEETING NIGHTS 1st and 3rd Thursdays AMERICAN LEGION Dade County Post No. 106 American Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Satur¬ days at 8 P. M. the Legion Hall. All tVorld Veterans invited to attend meetings. Douglas E. Morrison, Com. Max Page, Adjutant. Georgia was the first Southern to ratify the Constitution the United States. WANT ADS AVON PRODUCTS MRS. DeWITT WILLIAMS, Agt. Orders Taken at My Home Located across street from Dr. D. S. Middleton’s Office, Tren ton, Georgia. tf CONCRETE BUILDING BLOCKS—Regular 8x8x16 and 4x8x16 sizes. Most any design blocks you may desire. See us for prices. DADE BLOCK CO., Trenton, Ga. tt WINDOW and DOOR FRAMES Made to Order—Built-In Cab¬ inets. W. M. Dowdey, Tren¬ ton, Ga. NEED ANY LAUNDRY WORK Done? See Mrs. Chester Dan¬ iel. It FOR SALE—I HAVE 5 OR 6 Choice Lots for sale on Sand Mountain Road, one mile west of Trenton. Rev. E. S. Buch¬ anan, Trenton, Ga. tf FOR SALE — THREE HOGS about 10 H months old, weight about 400 pounds each. Fred A. Morgan. USE 666 Cold Preparation Liquid, Tablets, Salve, Nose Drops Use Only As Directed a fl-OJLgJLQJLSLgJl g.a..aJLgAjULfl_gJL9 FOR SALE SMALL HOUSE AND LOT IN TRENTON GOOD LOCATION MOVE IN NOW See H. F. ALLISON or MADDOX HALE Trenton, Georgia innnnnroTnnnroiroTnnnnn) The be * t netes coverage of Georgia comes in aiumth coimimiH For Sk itin—i Georgia Newepaper— Georgia Owned and Georgia BdMad An Advertisement in The Dade County Times Brings Results. H AND WE DO BLESS THEM, with ail our hearts, because Georgia women really ap¬ preciate The Constitution . • • daily and Sunday, and what a good buy it is. 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