The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965, March 30, 1950, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextDade VOLUME L History of New In 1937 with the exception of a few piles of old brick and a couple of cemeteries, there was no indication that man had ever inhabited the northernmost part of Sand Mountain. For miles there was nothing except woods, hundreds of acres of tim- berland. Acres that were .in a few short years to become one of the most progressive rural com¬ munities in Georgia. However at that time the entire area be¬ longed to a large company. In 1938, the company began selling the land. The people who bought it were from commun¬ ities that were overcrowded. These people were attracted to this forest region because it af¬ forded a real opportunity for growth and development. It was truly a land with a great future. Some of these people had ne¬ ver owned their own homes. Others who did, bought land so their children might have homes But everybody came with the same determination and that was to build better homes in a community that was developing rather than falling apart. Soon after the first land was bought, the new owners started building. At first they built tem¬ porary cabins that could be im¬ proved or used as barns or other out buildings later. This was done for two reasons. 1. The workers were usually forced to camp in the open until the building was erected; and 2. No one knew exactly where a road would be built. In the beginning the commu¬ nity was almost as primitive as colonies. The total lack of roads prevented the use of automo¬ biles. Some of the families did own a wagon and they were lucky. With a wagon at his dis¬ posal a man could go to Trenton for his mail and supplies. Those who had no wagon walked ei¬ ther to Trenton or Shellmound, Tenn., for their groceries, dry goods and mail. A road was built by the county in 1940 making life easier and more pleasant. It encouraged others to build homes and move in. It also made possible the mail route which came as far as the home of Mr. M. T. Patton. This was real progress but the majority of the settlers still had to travel two or three miles for their mail. As early as 1942, a few promi¬ nent citizens were taking steps to get the mail route extended, electricity and better school bus accomodations. However, pro¬ gress toward these goals was slow due to the war and an in¬ sufficient number of residents. At times it seemed like these dreams would never be fulfilled as one effort after another fail¬ ed to bring success. After the war some veterans married and came here to make H. D. Council A. M. aid P. M. meetings April 4th The county wide Home De¬ monstration Council will have two demonstrations at their next meeting on April 4th. These will be at the Legion Hall In Trenton and all Home De¬ monstration Club members are invited. The first demonstration will be from 10 to 12 in the morn¬ ing. Miss Mildred Ledford will show how to repair cane chair bottoms. Miss Ledford is from the Extension Service in Athens and is a specialist in Home In¬ dustry. This should prove bene¬ ficial as well as interesting. In the afternoon from 2 to 4, Miss Nellie C. Boyd also from the Extension Service will give a demonstration on Party Re¬ freshments. Miss Boyd is a Nu¬ tritionist and will be able to give lots of ideas and help in how to prepare and arrange food for a party. These two demonstrations should be of interest to all the women in the county and all members of every club are urged to join with the Council at both or either one of these two meet- Cminlij Sines Devoted to the Best Interests of Dade County and Georgia. 1HE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MARCH 30, 1950 homes. Others came to enjoy the peace and quiet of Sand Moun- tain while they commuted to their jobs in Chattanooga. These factors helped to increase the population rapidly. In 1947 two dreams had come true. The power lines were built, bringing the great servant elec- tricity into every home and the mail route was extended. The over crowded condition of the school bus was not relieved until 1949 when another bus was added. As a whole the people of this community are friendly, ambi- tious and cooperative. They are always eager to help their neigh bors, and are strong supporteis of any worthy cause. Through local patronage T is possible for three well located stores to serve the community. The Individual is continually working for better standards of living. He wants to provide his family with luxuries now and to give them security for the fu- ture. The homes although not ela- borate are modern, comfortable and well equipped. Some are al- ready all electric, others will be in the near future. By Thelma Gray. (Ed. Note).—This community in June 1949 was created into the 1885 Georgia Militia District and listed as the New Home Dis- trict, making the 11 th district in Dade County.) Holy Week Services at Trenton and Rising Fawn The Pastor of the Methodist Churches at Trenton and Rising Fawn announces the services for Holy week as follows: . ' Maundy Thursday, April 6 , Worship and Holy Communion Rt 7 • 30 P M Good Friday, April 7, Worship at IT00 A M The Pastor will be at the Church on Good Fri- day at the following hours to serve Holy Communion to indi- viduals, communicants at their convenience: 1:00 to 3:00 P. M. 5:30 to 6:30 P. M. Holy Communion for SHUT INS If those who cannot come to the Church for Holy Com¬ munion during Holy Week will call or write the Pastor, he will be happy to serve Communion to such people in their homes, TRANSPORTATION PLIED: Mrs. A. L. Dyer is chair- man of the Transportation Committee. Any one who desires transportation to the Church for any of the services listed above is asked to call or write Mrs. Dyer. RISING FAWN: Good Friday, April 7, Worship and Holy Communion at 7:30. Easter Sunday evening, Wor¬ ship at 7:30. Transportation will be sup¬ plied for all who need it and Holy Communion will be car¬ ried to the homes of all who de¬ sire to have it if they cannot come to the Church. For Trans¬ portation or Holy Communion in the home, please write or call the Pastor or Mr. J. L. Fricks. We are anxious to have every resident member worship through Communion during this sacred week in Christian tradi¬ tion. MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: Following is the schedule for the classes in religious instruc¬ tion for boys and girls of Junior and intermediate ages: Trenton: Wednesday, March 29, through Saturday April 1, at 3:15 P. M. Rising Fawn: Sunday, April 2, through Wednesday, April 5, at 3:15 P. M. The Pastor will give the ins¬ truction in these classes which are designed to train boys and girls for Church membership. The Parents in these Churches envolved are requested to send their boys and girls to these classes. The Pastor will see that they get home from the Church safely. Oeron Kyzerelected Dade High pul Mr. Cleron Kyzer was elected president of the Dade County High School P. T. A. for the 1950-51 school year, at their meeting last Thursday night, Mrs. Fred Morgan was elected 1st vice-president; Mrs. Art E. Moore, 2nd vice president; Mrs. R. P. Fricks, recording escretary; Mrs. E. S. Pace, coresponding secretary and Mr. Charles W. Gray was re-elected treasurer, Election of officers was held at the end of a very Interesting meeting. The Director of the 15th District of the Georgia Con- gress of Parents and Teachers, Mrs. Clarence Richardson, gave a most enlightening and infor- mal talk to the group, Mrs. Richardson told us that the PTA was primarily an organ- ization to study the needs and problems of children and to work with the teachers on those con- nected with the school. It was fine when a PTA could take on a project such as we had done this year in buying the new stage curtains but that we must not loose sight of the fact that the P. T. A. was an organization to promote the welfare of children in the home, school, church and community; to raise the stand- ards of home life and to bring 1 into closer relations the home an d the school that parents and teachers may cooperate intelli- gently in the training of the child. Mrs. Richardson told us of the fine publications from the Na¬ tional Organization dealing with these objectives and suggested if we all couldn’t take the maga¬ zine to month. get a copy and read it each The president, Mrs. Douglas Morrison, called atfcentii^ii to the new stage curtains which been put up the week before. Mr. Claud Owens drew them so all might not only see what nice material they were but how the new metal track worked. It was voted that the meeting on April 27th would be the last meeting for this year. Miss Notr Pickett Rskcd if the group would like, as their pro- gram for this meeting, to have the play given which the children are to give in the trict Contest. The new I will also be installed at meeting. Quartet at R. Fawn School March 31st The Raising Fawn School will jhave the Yellow Label Happy Quartet there to enter- tain you on Friday night March, 31st at 7:30. The quar- tet is from Radio Sta. WBRC in Birmingham, School busses will run. The proceeds will go for the school. j--------- Easter Sunrise Service There will be an Easter Sun¬ rise Service at the Wildwood Methodist Church on April 9th at 6 A. M. All are welcome to come and worship with us. Time changed The time has been changed for the District Debate to be held at the Dade High School on Friday March 31st. The de¬ bate will still be on Friday but will be held at 1 P. M. H. D. Club Schedule Trenton — April 4th 7:30 M. — Hostess Mrs. A. T. Newby. REGULAR LEGION MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 7th W. II. Pullen, Commander Bill Austin, Adjutant. Judge Townsend not a candidate for Governor Judge J. M. C. Townsend, in Atlanta, formally announced on Tuesday that he will not be a candidate for governor in this year's campaign. Because his name has been repeatedly men¬ tioned thoughout the state as a candidate, Judge Townsend has issued the following statement: . “In his 'Strictly Personal’ co¬ lumn of the current issue of the Augusta Courrier, supporting his position that the incumbent administration is most firmly entrenched, my very good friend, Roy Harris, said, Judge J. M. C. Townsend of the Court of Appeals had announced his willingness on several occasions to be a candidate for Governor. He went on a speaking tour over the State and made a careful survey and reached the conclu- | sion that he had best stay where he was.’ Although every ! syllable of the foregoing ex- Icerpt ! from Roy’s article is true, yet when constructed in con¬ nection with the whole article, it leaves a false impression. My survey did not disclose a firmly entrenched incumbent State administration. On the contra¬ ry, I have gained the definite impression that it is very vul¬ nerable and can be defeated by any credible opponent behind whom the opposition forces choose to unite. “The reason for my decision not to become a candidate for Governor is because of the an¬ nouncement for the post of former Acting Governor M. E. Thompson. It will be recalled that he originally appointed me on the Court of Appeals. It is true I have since been elected by the people and am beholden only to them as their public servant. Yet to vie with toy former benefactor might sub¬ ject me to the stigma of the cardinal sin of ingratitude. “Had I become a candidate for Governor I would have, in keeping with proper judicial propriety, resigned my present post. I feel that a judge of an appellate court should not en¬ gage in partisan politics and at the same time continue to serve in such capacity. “The people who wanted me to be their candidate for Gov¬ ernor this summer have my everlasting gratitude.” Horticulturist To Visit Dade April 6-7 Mr. George Fioror, Horticul¬ turist from the Extension Ser¬ vice in Athens will be in Dade County on April 6 th and 7th. He will be here these two days to work with you on your or¬ chard problems. If you will let him know your problems or if you will .stop by the County Agent’s office he will be glad to help you. During his visit in Dade, Mr. Eioror will be the guest speaker at the Garden Club meeting at Mrs. W. C. Cureton’s on April 6 th. Surprise Birthday dinner for Mr. Amos A surprise birthday dinner for Mr. W. C. Amos, honoring his 81st birthday was given at his home Sunday, March 26. Those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Amos and son and niece of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart and son of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Groves of Anniston, Alabama; Mrs. Hugh McKaig and children Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bradford and , V. ; Billy Joe, Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Amos, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bradford and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Riddle all of Dade County; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Amos and daughtrs, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Madaris and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Amos, Jr., of Chickamauga ; Mrs. E. D. Amos and Miss Mary Jo Amos of Bes¬ semer, Alabama. A big dinner which included a large beautiful birthday cake decorated with 81 candles was enjoyed by all. Mr. Amos receiv- rr.any gifts. Published Weekly—Since 1901 Mrs. Wallen elected President of Cave Springs H. D. Club The Home Demonstration Club met at the Cave Springs Church, Tuesday afternoon, March 28th at 1:30 P. M. Our Home Demonstration agent had been unexpectedly called away and Mrs. J. A. Reeves acted as organizer. There were 12 pre¬ who became members, The following officers were President, Mrs. Kathe- Wallen; Vice President, Mrs. Nell Harrison; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. H. L. For¬ Program Chairman, Mrs. Will Bradford and Reporter, Mrs. Leon Keith. We are looking forward to our Home Demonstration Agent being with us next month and we will take up from there on. Mrs. Leon Keith, reporter. Governor Talmadge to speak at flag raising The U. S. flag will again be raised over Fort Oglethorpe on Easter Sunday, Fort Ogle¬ thorpe is no longer a govern¬ ment post but one of the youngest municipalities in the United States. A colorful ceremony is plan¬ ned for this event which will take place on the parade ground of the old post. The program will begin at 3 P. M. which will include a speech by Governor Herman Talmadge ; a parade which will include nine military units, 12 military tanks and other pieces of heavy equip ment and acrobatics by a squa¬ dron of aircraft. Dr. William G. Stephenson, who is the program chairman, has announced that Col. Wil¬ liam VanDyke Ochs will be mar¬ shall of the parade which will include the Tennessee National Guard, Georgia National Guard, Reserve Marine Corps, U. S. Army Reserve, American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, color guard of Baylor, McCallie, Cen¬ tral and Chattanooga High Schools, the Boy Scouts of Fort Oglethorpe and the Tyner High iSchool Band. | The flag to be raised once flew over the Capitol in Wash¬ ington and was presented for the ocassion by Senator Estes Kefauver to Dr. Stephenson. There will be a special guard in charge of the actual raising of the flag. First Sgt. Angus Clif¬ ford, retired, who was in charge of the guard that raised the first flag at Fort Oglethorpe in 1904; First Lt. W. H. Bauer, re¬ tired, member of the 7th Ca¬ valry garrisoned at the post and M-Sgt. O. C. Churchwell, retir¬ ed, who helped lower the last flag when the post was of¬ ficially closed on Dec. 31, 1947. BASEBA NORTH GA.,—ALABAMA BASE BALL LEAGUE ORGANIZED The North Georgia- Alabama Baseball league was reorganized at a meeting at the Dyer Motor Company Monday night, March 27th. Mr. Chesher Hojmes from Chattanooga was at this meet- j ing league to into help two divisions. reorganize this The Alabama division is made up from the following 6 teams: Mt. Olive, Beulah, Flat Rock, Valley Head, Bryant and New Hope. This division will play on Saturdays. The opening game will be on April 15th. NUMBER 12 More Red Cross * Contributions Contributions turned in to the Red Cress this week are: Mrs. Robert Allison & Mr. Gus Forester, workers: Community Supper .. $25.00 Ben Derryberry...... 1.00 Ruth Tatum .......... 1.00 Robert Forester ........ 1.00 Mrs. E. J, Bible, worker: E. J. Bible ..............$1.00 Mrs. Robert Howard.....05 Mr. W. C. Amos .........25 Pauline Selvery .........50 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bible............ 1.00 Ernest Riddle ...........18 Mrs. Nellie Orton, worker: Mr. I. W. Orton.........$1.00 Mrs. Lorcne Hampton... 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. Earl Medley. 1.00 Rev. M. C. Crary.........25 Con Hampton ...........25 Mrs. Jack Pryor..........50 Miss Ollie Hampton......25 Mr. W. R. Lacy..........50 Mrs. Ifattie Riddley.....50 Mrs. Frank Morrison.... 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mayhan 2.00 Mrs. W. G. Morrison..... 1.50 Miss Gladys Morrison... 1.50 Col, & Mrs. D. E. Morrison.25.00 J. L. Fricks ............$2.50 Marjorie Fricks ........ 2.50 R. P. Fricks ............ 5.00 W. H. Kennimer ........ 1.00 Mrs. W. H. Kennimer.... 1.00 Mrs. A. M. Keel..........50 Mrs. W. A. Pherson...... 1.00 Mrs. J. P. Gossett....... 1.00 Maude and Lillie Willis.. 1.00 S. W. Woodin .......... 5.00 Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Fannin. 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Thomas 3.00 Dr. D. S. Middleton..... 5.00 Miss May I. Cure ton..... 5.00 j Mi s Bess Cureton......10.00 Mrs. J. A. Swanson, worker: Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Swanson $5.00 Mr. & Mrs. James Case.. 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. James Milton Case ........... 5.00 Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Clark.. 1.00 Mr. Russ Thompson..... 1.00 Mrs. Jewell Durham.....35 Mrs. Clarence Durham.. .34 Mr. & Mrs. Granville Pace I CO Mrs. M. R. Wil on, worker: Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Wright, Jr............ 3.00 Miss Clara Mae Gass.... 1.00 I. H. Wheeler........... 1.00 Miss Belle Reeves....... 1.00 Miss Ollie Reeves ....... 1.00 Turned in direct: Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Brock. . 5.00 Mrs. Grace 'Nethery, worker: Mrs. Grace Nethery .....$1.00 Mrs. Bertha Hibbs ...... 1.00 Miss Ncra Pickett.......50 Mr. J C. Billue .......... 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Hale. . .10.00 Mrs. Frank Carroll ..... 1.00 Mrs. James M. Rogers... 1.00 Dyer Motor Co..........10.00 Mrs. J. B. Bledsoe....... 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. G. S. Tatum.. 5.00 The Red Cross drive for funds ends March 31st. Will the work¬ ers please try to get their re¬ ports in as soon as possible. Spencer Middleton, worker: The Georgia division include the following teams: Trenton, Rising Fawn, Avans, Wildwood, Davis and New Salem. This division will play their games on Sundays. The opening game will be on Sunday, April 16th. The 97 ball is the official ball in this league. We used this ball last year. Mr. A. L. Dyer is president of this league. All eligibility lists and forfeit money will have to be turned in to the secretary and treasur¬ er, Mr. Chesher Holmes, Martin Thompson, Chattanooga, not later than April 8 th. Representatives of this league will meet afgain Friday night April 7th. to see about umpires and games schedules. PRACTICE FOR DADE COUNTY BASEBALL TEAM AT TRENTON There will be a practice game for the players who are interest¬ ed in a Dade County Baseball team, Sunday April 2, at 2:00 at the Trenton ball diamond. Everyone who is interested is urged to attend.