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About The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965 | View Entire Issue (June 10, 1948)
Dade County’s Only Newspaper. VOLUME XLVIII. Models and Latest Styles Draws Large Crowd The Dress Review sponsored by the Home Demonstration (Jjubs of Dade Co. drew a large crowd of interested women. This Style Show was held last Friday afternoon at the Court House in Trenton. The meeting was called to or¬ der by Mrs. Ed Bible, president of the Home Demonstration Council, who read the chapter of Proverbs extolling the worth of a good woman and housekeeper, followed by a prayer. Mrs. Bible then spoke briefly on the wo¬ men’s work and the benefits of a style show wheye the handi- v/ork and inegnuity of the seam¬ stresses could be compared and criticised for the improvement of home sewing. The women taking part in the show entered in the order as given below, each woman stating the cost, pattern used and other pertinent facts: Mrs. Tyler Holmes modeled a brottn chambray casual dress worn with brown leather belt, white shoes and purse. Cost of dress $4.75. Mrs- J. E. Kinsey, a red and white striped house dress, cost $1.65. Mrs. Alma Bodenhamer, a fig- - d cotton house dress, made at cost from feed sacks. 5. Nick Quinton, a yellow .sley powder-puff muslin af¬ ternoon dress with white access- riss. Dress cost $7 Mrs. Lillie Hardiman modeled a aray two-piece outfit with col¬ lar and turn-back cuffs of pink and black accessories, at a cost of $6. Mrs. Elba Cole, a pink print costume with detachable pep- ium. Cost $5. Mrs. Hazel Street, a black print rayon dress-up costume with black accessories. Mrs- Joe Wallen, a black print pique on white background, at a cost of $5.75. Mrs. D. J. Hancock, a gray two-piece street dress with trim of gray eyelet embroidery, cost SS. Mrs. Alvin Reeves, a print cot¬ ton dress, cost $2.50. Mrs- H. H. Bodenhamer, a print cotton with eyelet yoke, a gift—no cost. Mrs. John Plott, a blue linen street dress made at a cost of $3. Mrs. J. W. Light, a blue and white print sack dress, costing 35c for buttons, pattern and thread. Mrs. J. S- Parsons modeled a tan chambray casual worn with white panama hat and white ox¬ fords. Cost $5.65. Mrs. Terrence Moore, an at¬ tractive gray two-piece frock, costing $5. Mrs. Larkin Blake, a print feed sack dress made with white yoke embroidered. No cost, as white material was rescued from scrap bag. Mrs. Joe Phillips, a print feed sack dress with white crocheted collar made from raveled twine. Total cost, 5c. for belt. Mrs. Rufus Blake, a figured cotton afternoon dress trimmed with pink. Designed by self and cut without pattern. Mrs. Sadie Kirkland, a red and white cotton print, costing $1.90- Mrs. D. P. Hood, a gray and yellow striped gingham that cost S4.75 including 30 cents for but¬ tons. Suits were modeled by Mes- dames Cole, Locke and Quinton; a striped chambray by Mrs. Phil¬ lips and a print silk afternoon dress by Mrs. Larkin Blake. While the judges were out, Mrs Hazel Street gave a vry enter¬ taining reading of how Johnny entertained his mother’s guest and Mrs. Phillips told of points of interest in a “See Georgia First-” tour. The judges, Miss Nina Morton Home Demonstration Agent of Whitfield county, and Mrs. Glaze, selected Mrs. J. D. Hancock as first prize winner, Mrs. D. P Hood second, and Mrs- J. S. Par¬ sons as third. Costumes were judged on design, workmanship, finishing of inside seams and V\ a dr Ciiwts THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1948. Job Tatum Elected Legion Commander At a regular meeting of Amer can Legion Post 106 held last Friday night, the annual election of officers was held. John Ta- um, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Tatum and co-owner of Tatum Case Radio Electric Co., was dected Post Commander for the coming year. John is a World War II veteran and has been an active member in the local Post- He did all the wiring when the interior of the Legion Hall was janelled this winter. James Morrison was elected Post Adjutant and Woodrow Tinker was elected Assistant Ad¬ jutant. Charles Holmes was lected Chaplain; R. S. Townsend Finance Officer; R. W. Massey. Historian ; and Harold Cox, Sgt. at Arms. R. W- Massey and D. E. Morri¬ son were elected as delegates, with others to be appointed later, o the State Convention in At¬ lanta on June 25, 26 and 27. A motion was made and car- led that hereafter meetings would be once—the first Friday night of each month. It was moved and carried that a gift of $10 will be given to the Steering Committee of the Dade County Community Improve ment Contest to be applied to the prize money to be given to the winning communities in the Improvement Contest. Commander Tatum announces he following appointments: D. E. Morrison, 1st Vice Com¬ mander; Fred Morgan, 2nd Vice Commander; Will Nicoll, 3rd Vice Commander. Committee Chair¬ ^ man will be announced later. legion Auxiliary 'folds Meeting The Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the Legion Hall last Friday night- There ,vas a long business meeting af¬ ter which the ladies joined the Legionnaires and refreshments vere served. The new officers will not b*> formally installed until the next neeting. It was voted and carried that lereafter the Auxiliary would ueet only once a month—on he first Friday of each month Mrs. Will Nicoll, Mrs. Fred Mor¬ gan and Mrs. Sarah Holmes as ilternate, were elected as dele¬ gates to the annual state con- /ention in Atlanta. The Auxiliary voted to give 2.50 for prize money to the steering Committee of the Im¬ provement Contest- C. T. Sims came before the meeting with a request for a ‘den mother” for his Boy Scout Cub Troop. Mrs. E. L. Raulston vas suggested. Ways and means were discuss¬ 'd for raising money in order to be able to send a girl to Girl’s State next summer. The Auxiliary voted to cooper- ite with the work of the Recrea¬ tion Center. Next meeting will be July 2- TOURIST CABINS OPEN The tourist cabins at New En¬ gland are now open. Mr. D. T. 3rown new owner reports they lave been full every night since pening There are 3 doubles and 5 singles. They are being ably nanaged by Mr. John Cox. Mrs- Tzra Ott is seeing that the linens ire kept white—with no tattle¬ tale gray. ippropriateness. As first prize winner Mrs. Han- ■ock is to attend the Home De¬ monstration Council meeting at U. of Ga. along with Mrs. Ed Bible, pres., Mrs. Terence Moore, elected delegate, and Miss Bos¬ well on June 9, 10 and 11. Others attending the show be¬ sides those listed as modeling were: Mesdames Lucile Word, Geo- Carroll, Asa McMahan, Jr., liles Gass, Arthur Peck, Tom S. ^laughter, Bill Pullen, R. L. White, Hill Francis, Conrad Holmes, Ben Carroll, Clarence Carroll, Milton Wilson, Frank Morrison, Misses Edna Waddell. Pearl Street, Irene Forester. Louise Evans and Bess Cureton. Devoted to the Best Interests of Dade County and Georgia. Class For On the Program At long last the first class for Institutional on the Training Program will be on Friday, June 11 at 1 P. M. the Dade High School. This class will be a four hour lass with a thirty minute break. W. H. Pullen will be the and Mr. Davis, Special Supervisor for this pro¬ will be on hand to assist in he organization. There are too many applicants or this first class but all who ave applications in will attend his first class- The Advisory has not yet approved the applicates but those se¬ for training will start their as of June 11. The classes consist of 20 veter¬ A place is reserved for five veterans who have to approved by the Veterans Ad- There is no local in the decision on the of these disabled eterans. Home Demon- Club Meets Our meeting of May 21, was at the home of Mrs. C. C. Meeting was called order by Mrs. Bodenhammer. Miss Boswell gave 3 very inter¬ sting demonstrations in Hand ’raft, converting oil lamps into lectric ones and canning. The were enjoyed by Next meeting will be at the .ome of Mrs. J. O. Gass, June 8. All ladies are invited to join he Home Demonstration Club r ou will reap much benefit fron Delicious refreshments were erved by th hostess. Mrs. D. P. Hood Secy. CONTRIBUTIONS TO CRUSADE OR CHILDREN FUND The following have contribu- „d to the Crusade For Children hrough the local schools and he local chairmen. The cam¬ is still open for any who to contribute. Your con- ribution may be left at The office if you wish, and it 'ill be promptly forwarded to proper authorities- Fawn School...... $11.38 liss Bess Cureton ---- Irs. W.' H. Kenimer---- Irs. M. R- Wilson .... Irs. R. C. Thomas ---- 7. S. C- S ........... Irs. A. L. McMahan .. Irs. A. A- McMahan .. & Mrs. J. L. Fricks Ir. & Mrs- R. P. Fricks & Mrs. B. B- Kenimer H. G. Thompson Hugh Clark ...... W. F. Morrison .. Maddox Hale ..... County Lions Club. Fannielu McWhorter Belle Reeves ..... County High School Salem School...... forth Dade School---- Grover Tatum---- Garden Club DeWitt Williams .. School......... Ballard........ Oliver........ and Mrs. H- S. Phillips and Mrs- P. A. Gates and Mrs. H. V. Moore DADE FOUR-H CLUBS The summer meetings of the Clubs are being held as fol¬ The Rising Fawn Club meet June 21, Davis, June and Trenton June 25. These are to be held at night, the boys are busy with their They will be more rec¬ than usual. The ad¬ are cordially invited. We sure they will show their in- in. and back up the young in their organizations. The New Salem meeting will announced when we know the It is hoped these meetings prove successful and be held Dade High Graduates Enjoy Vacation In Florida The following members of the graduating clas of Dade County High left on June 1st for Jack¬ sonville Beach for a well-earned vacation: Clara Mae Wheeler Imma Dean Lacy Roselyn Dyer Melba Reeves Betty Riddle Charlotte Sullivan Della Sue Wallin Emma Lee Wallin Edna Lea Ruble Livinston Billie Chapman Virginia Ann Kenimer Ruth Bible Dennis Brandon Bob Dearman Russell Holland Curtis Forester Tommie Hartline Franklin Neeley Paul Castleberry Jiles Dean Joe Owens Martin Smith Junior Massey Ralph Gearrin When the last one was on the bus and we were on our way it was found that all except Clara Cuzzort, Pauline Selvey and Ray Fischer were aboard the bus. We regret that these three could not go along with us. About ten o’clock we pulled in at the hotel, where we were to enjoy 3 days of relaxation, surf bathing, walk- ng the board walk, eating, and many other sights and sounds. Our trip was nearly to an end vhen one of the bearings in the "ront wheel went bad, but after several hours of impatient wait¬ ing we were able to head out of Dalton about two thirty Sunday morning and by five thirty most of us were safely tucked in our own beds for a long sleep. Kodak pictures were often be- ng taken of some unexpected victim. These will be quite a source of amusement in years to come- Mrs. Allison was the official chaperon of the young ladies in the party. Mr. Phillips looked ofter the young men. Fred Phil¬ lips was the able assistant to Mr Phillips as well as the driver. Many were the regrets that we ’-ad to leave Saturday morning. 'Vome were heard to say that they would like to live there and some were ready to return to dear old Dade. PARTY HONORING MISS RUBLE LIVINGSTON Misses Edith and Lois Holland were hostesses at a farewell par¬ ty honoring Miss Ruble Ilving- ston, May 30, 1948. She will soon be leaving to return to her home in Suffield, Va. Many enjoyable games were played. Guests pres¬ ent were Ruble Livingston, Char¬ lotte Sullivan, Roselyn Dyer, Im¬ ma Dean Lacy, Bernice, Willis and Cleve Christopher, Joe Ow¬ ens, Joe Dantzler, Dennis Bran¬ don, Curtis Forester, Mickey Bo¬ bo. Eddie Pace, E. A. Ellis, Ranny Bice, Tommy Hartline, Franklin Neeley, Morris Powell, Bud Ta- t,um, Red Jenkins, Scottie, Don¬ ald and Edsel Wheeler, Aubrey Dyer, Doris and Willard Harde¬ man, Edith, Lois, Derrel and Russell Holland. Refreshments consisted of c ar!dwiches, cup cakes and drinks. A good time was report¬ 'd by all. BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING AT HINKLE JUNE 13 Our regular monthly Sunday School Meeting will be held at Hinkle Church on Sunday, June 13 at 2 p. m. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Wash Phillips. Ev¬ erybody cordially invited to come and be with us- Rev. Pearl Tinker, Supt. WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD TO MEET JUNE SEVENTEEN The W. S- G. of the Trenton Methodist Church will meet T^’-rsdav. June 17, at the home of Miss Wilma Pace. We are exacting as a visitor, Mrs. Mil¬ dred Lancaster of Chattanooga, our District Secretary. We hope all members and friends will be there. Richard Bradford Is Fly-weight Champion -x-J Richard J. Bradford, airman ap¬ prentice, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buff Bradford of Trenton, D*de County, Ga., is the flyweight champion of the Seventeenth Na¬ val District. Bradford has always been in¬ terested in boxing. In 1946 he ought in the Golden Glove ournament in Chattanooga. Richard was born and raised n Dade County and all of us .vish for him much success in lis Naval and boxing career- Trenton Garden Club The Garden Club of Trenton net Thursday June 3rd in the ome of Mrs. DeWitt Williams vith Mesdames A. L. Dyer, S. L. sells and P G. Thomas associate ostesses. The president, Mrs. r. G. Nethery, presided; Mrs harles Gray, chaplain led the ievotional. The new 1948 Year Books were presented to the club by Mrs. E A Pace. Mrs. E. A. Ellis as hairman and all members of her ommittee were thanked for this book. It was voted to give $3.00 for ;rize money in the Roadside Im- rovement Project and $10.00 to he Dade County Community r mprovement Contest Committee $5.00 was voted toward the Aid or Europe fund. Mrs. Williams reported that 56 Nosegays were made by club rembers for the Times Annual Hospital Day. Those furnishing flowers were Mesdames, A. L. Dyer, S. L. Sells T. A. Swanson, James Case S. J. Hale, DeWitt Williams, A. W °eck, W. H. Brock, J. S. Nethery "Hetcher Allison and Mrs. May Combs- Mrs. H. S. Phillips is to repre¬ sent the club at the U. of Ga.. Leadership Training Institute. Tune 27-30. Mrs. Edwin Pace presented the program. Mrs- Williams talked on old glassware exhibiting vari- •iis fvpes to thp members. Mrs. W. I. Price gave “Your Garden in June.” A reading by Mrs. Dyer was enjoyed and a majorette dance oy Faye Wheeler and Joyce Case with Kathleen Morrison at the piano- Sweepstakes went to Mrs. A, I,. Dyer in the flower exhibit. Re¬ freshments were served to 25 members and 5 guests. The next meeting will be held September 2nd at Mrs. J. G. Nethery’s- REVIVAL NOTICE The Church of God is holding a revival with Rev. Douglas of Chattanooga doing the preach¬ ing. There will be special singing each evening, also a string band- Services at 7:30. Everyone cor¬ dially invited. Pa-tor Rev. Roy Massengale. Published Weekly — Since 1901. Sale Of City Water Bonds Are Approved It was disclosed at a regular meeting of the Trenton City Council last Monday night that the Court of Appeals has given a final decision approving the sale of the City of Trenton Water Bonds. A letter from the City’s lawyers reads as follows:- Dade County vs. City of Trenton We have just received a card from the clerk of the Court of Appeals advising that the above case has been affirmed. The decision of the court appears to have been unanimous and we as¬ sume that this will end the long drawn out litigation over the right of the city to issue revenue certificates. The city is now in position to market its certificates and proceed with its water system. Signed, Shaw & Shaw Other business of the meeting was the removal of all restric¬ tions from the Pin Ball machines until September 1. The Sanitary Officers have asked to come before the City Council with their findings of sanitary conditions in the City. They were not able to attend this meeting and it may be necessary to call a special meet¬ ing of the council for this. State Park Picnic Area Now Being Readied Mr. Tom McCauley gives us the good news that the picnic arer of the Park is cleared and sown m grass. They are now ready to build the picnic sheltr, tables and the barbecue pit and grills. The material is there for the tables and is ordered for the shelter. We’ll see you there July 4th! The State Park in Dade county nas been given publicity in the Atlanta papers and Motorist Communications of the A. A. A. Information .concerning this beautiful vacation area has been sent to Chambers of Commerce in all the 48 states. It will surely attract tourists from all parts of our country. Let us be proud and grateful for the beauty God has given us and show our appreciation for work of Mr. McCauley in car¬ ing for its beauty by boosting the and our county at every & CHILD HEALTH CLINIC ESTABLISHED The first session of a clinic for supervision of expectant infants and preschool was held in the Sunday School rooms of Trenton Metho¬ Church Friday, June 4, by Dr. J. J. Croley, Health Commis¬ _ The conferences will be held the first and third Fridays in each month. The service is in¬ tended for expectant mothers, babies and preschool children do not visit a doctor at intervals. Those desir¬ ing further information will please make contact with Public Health Nurse. The next clinic will be held on June 18, from 9:30 a- m 12 Noon, in Sunday School of Trenton Methodist CLUB PLANNED FOR NEW SALEM The Farm Organization at New- has contributed $25 to be on the organization of a Club. The members are be given 50 cents for each pair pictures accepted for their Book for the Community Contest. One pic¬ will be shown before—the after improvement. Our communities are really busy. FARM ORGANIZATION A COMMUNITY HOUSE The School Board has turned for the summer months there is no school, one of school barracks to the Davis Organization to be used a Community House. NUMBER 22. CHURCH CHURCH SERVICES rRENTON BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Wash Phillips, Pastor Sunday School, 10 A. M. Preaching, 11 A. M. Evening Service, 6 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday al 7 P. M. Choir Practice Friday 7 P. M NEW SALEM METHODIST Rev. J. O. Jones, Pastor Sunday School 10 A. M. 11 A. M. League, 6:00 P. M. NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST John North, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 C. 8. T. Services each Sunday at 11:00 Sunday night B. T. U. at 6:00, at 7:00. VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH J. V. Richards, Pastor Sunday School, 10:30 A. M.— W. Conkle, Superintendent. Preaching, 11 A. M. Preaching, 7 P. M. PINEY GROVE BAPTIST Rev. Pearl Tinker, pastor School 10 A. M. Superintendant, J. H. Tinke> Preachng 11 A. M. and 7P.M Service Wednesday 7 P. U Everybody welcome CHURCH OF GOD—TRENTON Rev. Roy Massengale, Pastor Sunday School, 10 A. M. Preaching 11 A. M. Virgil Daniel, Superintendent Bible Class Teacher, Rev. K S. Buchanan. Services Friday, 7 P. M. DEER HEAD COVE BAPTI8T Rev. Dewey Dodd, Pastor Sunday School, 10 A. M. N. R Blevins, Superintendent. Preaching, 11 A. M. RISING FAWN BAPTIST Rev. J. T. Bradley, Pastor Sunday School, 10 A. M. Preaching 11 A. M. B. T. U. 6 P. M. Preaching 7 P. M. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. R. L. Howell, Pastor Services at 11 A. M- and 8 P. U Sunday School 10 A. M. Winfred Hartline, Supt. Training Union, 6 P. M. Elliot, Director. CHURCH OF CHRI8T Sunday School, 10 A. M. Preaching, 11 A. M. Evening Services, 7:30. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday at 7:30. CLOVERDALE BAPTI8T Rev. Paul Howell, Pastor. Sunday School, 10 A. M. Preaching, 11 A. M. Evening Service, 6:30 P. M. Prayer Meeting, Thursday at P. M. HEAD RIVER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH W. M. Bayne, Pastor Sunday School, 10 A. M. Mr. O. Scruggs, Superintendent. 11:00—Preaching by Pastor. Second and fourth Sundays. B. T. U. 6:30 P. M. Mrs. For¬ Director. SPRINGS MISSION Sunday School, 10:00 A. M. Forester, Superintendent. Preaching, 11 A. M. and 7 P. M. - "* TRENTON METHODIST Rev. T. N. Orr, Pastor. Preaching, 11 A. M. Junior League, 6 P. M. Senior League, 7 P. M. Byrd’s Chapel, 7:30 P. M. If we find the job where we be of use, we are hitched to star of the world and move it.—Richard Cabot.
