The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965, October 08, 1959, Image 4
PAGE 4 THE DADE COUNTY TIMES TRENTON, GEORGIA DIAL: OL 7-4422 MRS. CATHERINE C. MORRISON ........ Owner and Publisher glenn McCullough .............................. Editor Entered at the Post Office at Trenton, Ga., as second class mail. One Year $2.50 in county and within 50 miles; $3.00 elsewhere SUBSCRIPTION RATES —IN ADVANCE Persons writing for publication are requested to furnish their names, be’withheld otherwLse the communication will not be published. Name will on request, but all communications must be signed Memorials, Cards of Thanks and articles of like nature will be charged at 50 cents for one insertion of 35 words, 1 cents for additional words. Advertising rates will be furnished on application Motorist With the new increase in fed¬ eral gasoline tax which went into effect the first of October, car owners in Georgia are pay¬ ing 51 cents in tax on every dollar’s worth of gasoline they buy. of The Petroleum Association Georgia, notes that the new 4- cent Federal tax, added to Georgia’s six and a half cent state tax, plus the 3 percent sales tax, adds up to more than a dollar in taxes on every ten- gallon purchase—equivalent to 51 percent. Now, just look at what this so-called “penny increase” will do to you in a year. The average tax will amount to $84 per year per vehicle. For those who drive daily to Chatt¬ About Name Calling This newspaper has been call¬ ed many things — by many people. Sometimes good—some¬ times not so good. , We’ve been called a rag—a sheet—a dad-blasted thing-a- ma-which. At the same time in a kinder vein, we’ve been called a good paper—a fine paper— occasionally even an outstand¬ ing newspaper. But we have always liked it best when we’ve heard one of readers call us: “My news¬ paper.” Now — National Newspaper Week (Oct. 15-21) comes along and our theme says that “Your Newspaper (is) Freedom’s Text¬ book.” We’ve never been called a textbook before but after study¬ ing this idea—we like it. A lot of truth in that simple state¬ ment. Mr. Webster’s dictionary says school nans The Senior Class of Dade County School has been busy selecting the Senior Class offi¬ cers and the Annual staff for the school year, 1959-60. Elected were Russell Blevins, president; Connie Broom, vice- president; Jimmy Gothard, sec¬ retary; Mary Jane Price, treas¬ urer; and Jo Ann Steel, re¬ porter. Editor, The annual staff: Anna Walker; co-editor Edna Rousseau; business manager, Geneva Ross;, copy editor, Jo Ann Steele; advertising mana¬ ger, LaVeme Powell; subscrip¬ tion manager, Betty Wheeler, sports editor, Larry Moore; feat¬ ure editor, Martha Barton; art editor, Nanette Daniels; photo editor, Barbara Warren. 50- STAR FLAG IS RAISED Rising Fawn School may have established a “first” Wednesday — notwithstanding prematurity, in raising a 50-star flag. THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1959 to work, it will be even Now multiply that by the of cars traveling U. S. You’d think it would be Spring that a better road be avaiable. Total motor fuel collections in state will climb to some¬ like $136,000,000. Of that the federal government get $52 million. And it could be worse. We the gasoline people to The constantly mount¬ tax burden on gasoline tends obscure the fact that this is product on which the nat¬ average consumer price advanced no more than 6 over the last ten years, indexes show that other prices have gone up 21 textbook is “A presentation of principles of the subject.” you think about it that’s what a newspaper does— in this tricky but freedom business. Freedom is pretty hard to de¬ so we’re not going to try. I suspect that you and I of the same things when think of freedom. We think the right to express both of a question—the right to what our government does our money—the right to as our hearts dictate— right to be an individual. Stories about and for these make up a big part of newspaper. Taken on a basis, the principles of are the back-bone of everyday stories about you, neighbors and your com¬ Yes—your newspaper is Free¬ Textbook. our country’s greatness based.” Boy Scout Troop 89, with Rev. Looney, scoutmaster the flag-raising cere- o n y. Frankie Hixon was The flag will not be official next July 4. But official or not, ths flag over the school, thanks to P. T. A., doner of the banner the school. Mr. Henry Elliott, principal, the flag from Mrs. Fae Green, P. T. A. president, as symbol of the freedom upon Wildwood Letter News is scarce as hen's teeth week. Nobody has told me thing that I can write about. This is a busy week for all of Not because we are going but because groups gathering around practising parts for the talent show night. Those who are practising are makink plans prepare the food which will sold. TIiE A ME I N WA R f art INSPECTION CALL COLLECT Chatt. MA 4-3326 WOBiP’S AARGltal t-lb1 COMTBOl C& You Will Find What You Need For Your Home & Auto At Punished Capital associate store DADE SCOUTING Scouting Sunday at 11 a. m. the Cub Scouts, sponsored by the New Home Community Club wil pre¬ sent a $50b check to the New Home Baptist building fund. The boys earned the money from the sale of candy. — O — Sandy Gass has been named senior patrol leader of Troop 143. Acting scribe will be Ray Steele, Jr. The troop will again serve as parking guides at the Dade High football game Friday night. At this week’s meeting, Sea¬ man J. p. Kilday, assigned to the Atlantic anti-sub division, discussed the role of the division in peacetime and instructed the boys in knot-tying. — O — Girl Scout Troop 191 will hold an investure service at 2 p. m. Happy Birthday! These Dade Countains obser¬ ved birthdays this week: Harold Miller Roger Shelton Tim Shelton Janie Hancock Doris Tatum Roy Gass Charles Hartline Cathy Hawkins Emma Ballard Billy Joe Abercrombie Francis Roberston R. L. Hilten Mrs. R. M. Morrison Sr. Afred L. Dyer H Kate Morrison Myrna McMahan Martha Seagate Katerine Rains ____________— We were very glad to have the talented Miss Joan Austin, of Bridgeport, Tenn. as our guest soloist at the morning service Sunday. She and little Kathy Austin spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs J. E. Tittle. Mr. W. F. Brock is back at home and feeling much better. Tell you the truth I have got to stop trying to write and give my full attention to rooting for the Dodgers. Raymond is for the White Sox so it is matter of principal that I gve my best to puling for the Dodgers. You know how it is. Love Mary Sunday at the Davis School Owner & Manager lunchroom. Mrs. George Pickett TRENTON, GEORGIA is troop leader. H. F. ALLISON AGENCY Representing Stock Companies ft In Fire and Automobile Insurance l Licensed Real Estate Broker TRENTON. GEORGIA DO AWAY WITH RED WATER Nothing to Buy — We furnish the Filter for just PENNIES a day Culligan Soft Water Service 1235 Market St. Chattanooga, Tenn. Phone: AMherst 7-5260 ...... Week by week Month by month A little saved from each paycheck soon builds up a “future” fund. For emergencies—for a home—for your child’s education —or for a fun-filled vacation. Open a savings account today—for your “ future” fund—and watch it with interest grow —3 percent interest! BANK OF DADE TRENTON, GEORGIA