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About The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1957)
atlt €owitto Dade County’ s Only Newspaper. VOLUME LVII ► Dallyin in Dade J ^ Iiy Myrna H. McMahan ‘ The time has come for all good men to come to the aid of their party." That may be just a practice line for begin¬ ning typists, but it‘s more truth than quotation as far as Dade County is concerned. Whether we want to or not, the Superintendent of Schools tells us it‘s high, time every cit¬ izen became acquainted with with the tax situation in the county, for the Dade County School System is on the v e r g e of sliding backwards it property owners don't take an immediate and active in¬ terest in this problem. The fact is that the school system has igone as far as it can go in the matter of the ‘‘aided attractions" —such as a good sports program, top-notch ath¬ letic coaches,, the service of janitors and many other items which are a necessary part, al¬ though termed as supplemen¬ tary of good, accredited high schools. Worse still, corners are being cut already in the opera¬ tion fund, the superintendent states,,,, with the county unable to pay the salary supplement for the two athletics directors this next term. The local taxpayer is accused of this crime, and that is really what it amounts to where our youth are concerned,, for the county has enjoyed a spectacu¬ lar building and business boom, incomes have been higher than ever, yet the assessed valuation of property, as recorded on the tax digest, remains about the same as before. Or in simpler language, the superintendent feels there are too many property owners turn¬ ing in valuations which are too low, either due to ignorance or other reasons. Also, According to the tax commissioner, tax mon¬ ey seems to come awfully slow, in spi te of the fact trat having the kind of schools and roads we want depends upon the pay¬ ment of taxes. Assessed Valuation The Superintendent empha¬ sis that the assessed valuation must be raised in order to keep the schools going as they are at present and in order to make desired improvments. An interesting thing to study is the difference between what leal and personal property in the county is worth and what the property is currently assess¬ ed. The trend of taxation since ,49 puts the schoosl part of the tax¬ es collected at an annual aver¬ age figure of $28,331.99 as based on the 15 mill levy which is as high as state law allows. Mr. Moore says it would take more than twice that amount to op. > erate on the desired level. He is not alone in this belief, for the feasability of bringing in an outside tax adjustment committee is being discussed. However, the cost of this move would run into thousands of dollars we have been told. Tax Commissioner John Murphey tells us other nearby counties have begun this practice to the benefit of all concerned. Devoted to the Best Interests oi Dade County and Georgian THE DADE COUNTY TIMES: TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1957 One Killed As Car Overturns Sam York, 54, New England carpenter, was killed and a com¬ panion, John H. Wilson, 39, also of New England, injured when ? car in which they were rid¬ ing overturned on Coates’ Hill a ridge just east of New Eng¬ land. The accident occured about 5 40 p. m. York, who was pronounced dead at a Chattanooga hospital, reportedly died from a brain in¬ jury and a skul fracture. Wilson received a minor cut on his left ear. It was reported that York was driving the automobile. The accident was investigated by Sheriff Allison Bleviins, and State Troopers C. P. Crow and J. R. Davidson. Jim Murphy Sales Manager Griffiths Jim Murphy is now sales man¬ ager at Grffith Chevrolet Co., it has been announced. He be¬ came associated with the com- pany July 19 following a three- year period as salesman with Bert Brown Co., Ford dealers ini Rossville. Mr. Murphy is well experienc¬ ed in the automobile business, having spent ten years in this line of work. A native of Dade County, he has a large group of friends and has extended a cordial invita¬ tion to them to visit him in his new location. RISING FAWN, NEW SALEM TWINS WIN Rock Springs bowed to Rising Fawn 12-0 and Welcome Hill lost to New Salem 10-8 in Sun¬ day's baseball games. Highlights of the game at Rising Fawn was the no-hitter pitched by Sher¬ man Avens and Ralph Simmons* batting in of four runs. This Sunday, Welcome Hill comes to Rising Fawn. Xt was not learned where New Salem will play. SORRY, WRONG NUMBER The power of newspaper ad¬ vertising was demonstrated last week when people dialed Dr. Holtzendorf and found number printed in the paper was incor¬ rect. The one listed for Henry Barton, so we are glad to publish a correction. Dr. Holtzendorf’s number is OLiver 7-4083. Try it and see. Judge Davis Hears Seven Guilty Pleas Judge John W. Davis heard seven pleas of guilty Friday, fining all but one who received a suspended sentence. Althea Bird, Chattanooga res¬ ident who was found along the highway and charged with public drunkenness, was given a suspended sentence, while the following were fined according to their offenses: Leon Bailey, possessing whis¬ key, $33; Barney West, public drpnkenness, $45; Wm„ Snow, Jr., public drunkennes, $50; John T. Robinson, possessing whiskey, $45; Williard A. Clark, public drunkenness, $55; and Ray Hackney, public drunken¬ ness, $40. ^ Judge Davis is scheduled to return Saturday to hear a pro¬ bation revocation case. Jaycees to Meet \ With School Board The Dade County Junior Chamber of Commerce report interest running high on their forthcoming meeting with the County School Board’s regular monthly meeting on August 6. The Jaycees have announced they would meet with the School Board to discuss the rumored replacement of Coach Delmas Freeman and the rumor of a general curtailment of the ed¬ ucational and athletic program in the county. They report a high amount of interest from the people of the County and would welcome all interested people ?.t this meeting. Improvements Noted Sander.*- Clark has built an at¬ tractive green-shingled home south of Trenton for his daugh¬ ter and her husband, we have been told. The white trim car port and block method of screening the side porch all add to the appearance of the house. Mrs. Horace Reeves is the owner of the new house near the j M o u n tain View Restaurant j Almost ready for occupancy, the | heme features large and front picture andj block porches a window. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cook, who reside north of Trenton, have! added two rooms onto the north end of their home. A young Rising Fawn couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bill West, live in' a lovely trailer and recently chose a pine-studded lot to put it on. They rave had a well drilled and may build a home there in the future. Mr. West's father, Roy West, has built an attractive modern home a short di^ance down the highway. Although small, the interior is quite compact and efficient with its walnut - stained built-in kitchen. The picture window, of the horizontal louvered - type, is fine for ventilation. Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Monison of Trenton are finishing the inte¬ rior of their home, which will be most attractive when completed. The Leon Gifford home is go¬ ing up rapidly, while on a near¬ by street, the Walter Page home is nearing ocmpletion. Built of brick, the house has a family room at the rear which will be the envy of all their friends The Pages are getting new living room furniture, so they had an Publis hed Weekly Since 1901 ALARMS RESIDENTS Jet Splits Sound Barrier Over Dade Many Dade County residents became quite alarmed Saturday when what was believed at the time to be a ‘tremendous explo¬ sion* which shook houses qnd rattled dishes throughout the county. At the Rising Fawn School,, seventy window panes were broken, as reported by Her- shel Dean and Lee Blevins. The excitement was caused when a B58 jet bomber broke through the sound barrier some¬ where over Dade County, trail¬ ing behind it a powerful cone- shock wave which citizens and caused isolated damage in Chat¬ tanooga as well as the county. The heaviest damage was re¬ ported at the Rising Fawn Sheriff Bleviins said residents said Trenton o iU c«u 5 were wnc puzzled and some I reported hearing a jet plane just Queen for County Fair to be Elected An announcement was made week that for the first time Dade County fair history, "Miss Dade County Fair” will be as a climax of this year’s fair. Part of a campaign to make the 1957 Fair the great¬ est ever, the crowning of a queen is scheduled to take place at the end of the three-day fair on September 28. She will be chosen by a panel of judges from the most attrac¬ tive of Dade County's young la¬ Tentative plans are being made to hold a square danc eim- after the contest in honor. The Dade County Jaycettes be in charge of this event is only one of several new unusual features being con¬ by the Fair Committee. of the contest will be an¬ soon. Letters Mailed Over fifty letters were sent out week by James Ml Case and members of the Fair Com¬ These letters went to and Rossville busi¬ firms as a 'preparatory step soliciting advertising for the Catalog. The committee began visit- these firms Wednesday, but| Jaycees to Present Cups to Winners The Jaycees, who are sponsor¬ ing "Youth Fitness Week”, have announced there will be awards in the form of a Cup given to the winner of each division to both boys and girls. This event is to be held on the Dave L. Brown Athletic Field in Trenton, Saturday August 17. A special added attraction will be boxing matches featuring Johnny Lynch, Terrell Wallen and other Dade County boxers. The Jaycees are challenging all other civic organizations in a Tug-of-War Contest. There will be a 10c entrance fee for all teen-age contestants, an admission charge of 50c to the public. Judging for the physical fitness trophies will be a 3 point for first, 2 points for second and 1 for 3rd place the results have not been an¬ YOUR LOCAL CIVIL DEFENSE ...... ORGANIZATION. ADrAw T 7 A TTON old sofa and chair re-upholster¬ ed to look like new to use in the family room, which will be very much in use. Kyzer Auto Parts Co was re¬ cently repainted a refreshing white, and this week finds the painters giving the ceiling of office a coat of white also. The walls will be painted a sunny yellow. Mr. D. O. Chumley of Avans is working on a summer re-dec¬ orating project — the installa¬ tion of tile on his living room, hall and two bedrooms. Beige has been selected for the living room and hall, while blue and pink are the colors for the bed- loom floors. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gross of Trenton will soon enjoy using a new patio, which is being built onto the back of their home. building on a back porch to their home in Trenton, and plan to glass it in with windows........ Mr. Jules C^se is directing the building of a new home in the View subdivision for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gifford........ The Tubby Case home is waiting for the completion of all wir¬ and plumbing before the can finish it up..... On Sand Mountain, Mrs. J. R. Boyd Michaels and Estel Tinker are putting ink new Mr. Michaels is also building a new house. Mr. E. E. Whetzell has bought a new freezer, and the Winnie Cuzzort home is getting a coat of white paint decorated under the ga¬ bles with dark green paint. Many other improvements are also taking place. NUMBER 26 before the sonic ‘‘boom". In the Rising Fawn area, Miss Bess Cureton has described the explo ision as "seeming to come from the ground, since the founda¬ tions quivered," while in the Piney community,, several resi¬ dents* impressions were that the shock was on top of the earth. According to a story in the Chattanooga Times the follow¬ ing day, Air Force policy on al¬ leged sonic boom damage, as stated by the ADC, is based on a thorough investigation and prompt payment if the claim is established. No official comment was available following the excite- men, but it was learned that the plane was on a routine flight from WrightPatterson Air Force Base, —, iDayton, Ohio to Fort Texas,
