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About The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1959)
wte Co unto 4 The Gem in Georgia's Crown VOL. 59—No. 38 GLENNings At some time or other, we all tend to jump to conclusions. And it’s not a virtue. In the Trenton Barber Shop hangs a “Merry Christmas” sign. Now the assumption was that it could mean only one of two things. Either it was put up to rush the season, or it had been left up because nobody bothered to take it down from last season. So, having formed a conclusion and keeping it to myself, I inquired why the sign was there. We feel compelled to say it again, because so many people keep asking, both by mail and in person. Plum Nelly got its name from directions given by an old darkie when asked where the “artist studio is located.” “Well, it’s plum outa Tenn¬ essee and nelly out a Georgia.” Incidentially this year’s show is soon—Oct. 10-11, and plans have been made for a record attendance. As preparations were being made last week for the Boy Scout hayride, Shirley and I had different opinions on the quan¬ tity of food necessary to feed the boys and their guests at the weiner roast. She graciously of¬ fered to list the needed items and shop for them. When the list was complete she handed it to me, asking whether every¬ thing was listed. After looking it over, I suggest, ed that it was indeed complete as to variety, but the quantity indicated should be doubled. And that brought on our vari¬ ance of opinion. Finally, thinking we'd enough food left over for a se¬ cond outing, Shirley bought the quantities suggested. After the boys had finished eating, there were only empty soft drink bottles and food wrap pings remaining. “Well, I’d never believe it, if I hadn’t seen it,” was Shirley’s comment. - Judge John Davis, in court the other day, made this obser¬ vation, after hearing many cases involving public drunken¬ ness. “It’s been said that the Lord looks after drunks,” the judge said, “and it would appear that it’s well that he does.” But we can’t help wondering just who looks after the . . . children of these drunks? CONTEST High school students are re¬ minded they have until Oct. 12 to submit entries in the Times contest for the best story on the role of a community newspaper. Full details are available from your high school principals or by telephoning OL 7-4422. Cash prizes are offered. THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1959 Polio Cases Reach Epidemic Category In Dade County The incidence of polio in Dade County has reached epidemic porportions, the Dade County Chapter of the National Founds tion, was told Monday. Glenn Evans, North Georgia representative of the Georgia division, said five cases had been confirmed in Dade County since July 1, and in the county and fringe area 9 cases had been confirmed. One case per 1,000 population is considered an epidemic, he said. Evans discussed the financial crisis in the foundation at an emergency meeting called by Chairman Henry Elliott, of the Dade Chapter. Last year in Georgia, Evans reported, * there were 26 polio cases, compared to this year’s 107, leaving the state allocation exhausted. The Dade Chapter has only about $250 in its treasury, with an estimated $1,200 owing to hospitals for polio patient care, and this amount still is growing. A special fund drive was dis¬ cussed but on the recommenda¬ tion of Evans, the chapter voted to have no special drive. Instead it will concentrate on its annual drive in January. The five Dade County cases reported are: Perry Conkle, Maleoln Keith Scott, PhiLip Tinker, Steven Ray Logan and Martha Lucille Henegar. The chaper eleceted Mrs. H. F. Allison as treasurer; Dr. N. H. (Continued to Page 2) VITALITY VS. STAGNATION * THE DESTINY OF DADE .... ----DEPENDS ON WATER I By Glenn McCullough My attention was drawn to the proposed water rate sched¬ ules after my assertion last week that the total cost of the pro¬ posed new water system would cost $750,000. I was wrong. It will cost an estimated $1,260,000. When figures get that high, I get lost. My contention still holds however. I said the city was not in financial position to build a new system. So add half a million to the figure and my contention is made stronger. Now to get down to rates— mine and yours. We now pay $3 a month for water up to 5,000 gallons. This is wonderful of course—being probably the lowest rates in ex¬ istence. But its not very good business! I have met few people who were not willing to pay more—AND GET SERVICE. Just ask the people who this week and last didn’t get service. The folks whose homes are situated on higher ground than the Edgewood community, know what I mean. In the Mountain View area, many residents complained of MEDITATION October 7 has been proclaimed a National Day of prayer by President Eisenhower. The pro¬ clamation calls upon Americans to “give thanks for the bounty of Providence which has made possible the growth and promise of our land.” SCENE on the SQUARE A member of the Agriculture Committee commenting that Dade ought to have the Highway Committee come up for a ride on U. S. 11. t(off the square) Bubba Glenn telling his father —“It’ll be easy for you this Christmas. I don’t want a lot of things—just a horse, a saddle and a car. Lions Name €roup For Scout Fund Drive Jules A. Case has been named chairman of a fund-raising committee to solicit contribut¬ ions for the Boy Sciuts. The Lions Club, sponsor of Trenton’s only troop also named Virgil Jenkins, Rudolph Thomp¬ son, Dave Chumley and John Tatum to the committee. The group will attempt to (Continued to Page 10) Rev. Smith to Fill Baptist Pulpit Rev. Bill Smith of Chattan¬ ooga will preach Sunday at both morning and evening services at Trenton Baptist Church. The Rev. Smith is an out¬ standing Baptist, widely known for his oratory. He is the grand¬ son of former Dade Countain Tom Smith, said to have know his Bible and everybody in Dade. getting only a trickle of water, others of getting none, when the city switched on the Edgewood area, causing a drain southward. Now, the explanation was a good one. From an engineering standpoint—uncontestable. But let’s look at it from a business (Continued to Page 10) Luxurious appearance throughout DISTINCTIVE 60 CHEVY LINE and Distinctively chassis fresh styling, increased ‘Improved comfort advances that promisa operating economy keynote the conventional line of 1960 Chevrolets. More luxuriously equipped than any previous models, presentation in¬ Published Weekly—Since 1901 SEPTEMBER TERM OF COURT CLOSES; TWENTY CRIMINAL CASES COMPLETED Judge John W. Davis, in near¬ record time, completed the Sept¬ ember Term of Dade Superior Court here this week in just two days. Twenty cases were disposed of, all criminal. No civil cases were on the docket, thus cutting down the length of the court session. Among the sentences imposed by Judge Davis: Possessing liquor—B. D. Sar¬ gent, $45 fine; Horton Abbott, $25;, Ike Moore, 12 months public works camp; Raymond Bennett, 12 months public works camp; George McMahan, $25; Ike Moore, additional 12 months on second court, to run concurrent¬ ly with first sentence. Drunkenness—Rice Holt, $50; Frank Holt, 75, 6 months pro¬ bation; George Cureaon, $50, 12 months probation; Elmer Rains, $50; B. D. Sargent, $75; Maurice Conner, $45; Alfred Conner, $54; Lunsford Neal Jr., $25, 6 months probation;, John Evans, $75. Found not guilty were Buford Craig and George Cureton on State Sets Limits On Route to Town The Georgia Department of Public Safety today announced it was posting a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on U. S. 11, from the city limits of Trenton to the Tennessee state line. The condition of the highway already imposes a natural speed limit. The order becomes effective today through next July 1. Fish Experts Test Lookout Proposal Howard Zeller and a team of fish experts from the Georgia Game and Fish Commission this week conducted preliminary tests on Lookout Creek to deter¬ mine the feasibility of Opera- tion Carp. Operation Carp, sponsored the Dade Wildlife Club, is de- signed to rid the creek of rough (Continued to Page 10) j counts of drunkenness. Charges against Robert Buch¬ anan on drunkenness were dropped by the stae. Jack R. Pittman was fined $150 and sentenced to 10 days and 12 months probation on conviction of driving under the influence. Carl Hawkins, convicted of abandonment, was ordered to pay to five children $6:25 each weekly. Agriculture Group Pays Visit to Dade The combined House and Sen¬ ate Agriculture Committee spent Wednesday in Dade County as guests of the Dade Tomato Growers Assn. After visiting and inspecting the new tomato grading opera¬ tion at the old New England school, the association was host at a luncheon at Southland Restaurant. Bill Pullen, president, acted as official host, along with Rep. Maddox Hale and Sen. J. B. Buff Jr., Ringgold, represting this county. Sen. Buff is a mem¬ ber of the committee. Other Dade Countians on hand to greet the state delega- (Continued to Page 10) Dyer Motor Company Holds Grand Opening The new Dyer Motor Co., suc¬ cessors to M. & W. Chevrolet Co., is holding its grand opening this week on the square. Aubrey L. Dyer, general man¬ ager, said many surprizes, both in souveniers and sales values, were being offered. For the kiddies there will be free picture puzzles and candy and for mom, useful pot holders. The grand opening is being held in conjunction with the in¬ troduction of the new 1960 Chev A special attraction will be the new Corvair, first Ameri- can car with an air _cooled engine. cludes four Impalas, four Bel Airs (four-door sedan shown above), three Biscaynes and five Station Wagons. In addition, the Chevrolet dis¬ play at dealer showrooms will introduce the revolutionary, compact six-passenger Corvair. 7c Per Copy
