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The Gem in Georgia’s Crown
VOL. 59—No. 40
GLENNings
There are times when we
need to look about us and learn
greater appreciation of these
things in our midst.
Now, in this season, when the
trees scream “Look at me,” let
us look at them, our homes, our
neighbors, our town, our valley.
And thinking along these lines
►—and this being National Week
—Im reminded of the story of
pn eager editor and a dissatis¬
fied farmer, who always was
seeking a greener pasture.
The farmer went to the news¬
paper office and inquired about
)an ad, to sell Ills farm, so he
could move on to a better com¬
munity.
The editor listened carefully
and made notes as the farmer
described his farm. The farmer
seemed anxious to sell and went
Into detail about the farm and
other items for sale. The editor
was as anxious to help the
farmer and proposed a good ad.
Later, when the farmer came
to check the ad, he listened with
a great deal of interest as the
editor read to him. He thought
for a moment, then asked that
lit be read again. That was done.
“But that’s exactly the kind
of farm I want to buy. I’ve al¬
ways dreamed of such a place.
Forget about the ad. I’m not
moving anywhere,” the farmer
said.
Many of us loose our appreci¬
ation of the things about us.
We fail to see the riches, the
beauty, the glory.
There is no Utopia over the
mountain, nor is the pasture
greener. But there is beauty and
wealth on our side of the
mountain. We but have find it.
Let’s look about us, review our
heritage, renew our faith, re¬
discover ourselves. Let’s mend
the flaws and find the riches
which lie buried for want of
being found.
Canyon Park Ready
For Fall Color Rush
Cloudland Canyon State Park,
Georgia’s “Little Grand Can¬
yon’ is sprucing up for its ann¬
ual gala fall show.
The show being provided by
nature. In about two weeks the
mountain color will be at its
peak and the park offers one of
the best vantage points for
camera fans and just plain
jsight seekers.
Additional camping areas are
being developed, doubling the
present capacity and more pic¬
nic facilities are being added.
Being installed this week are
new concrete tables and benches
in time to handle the expected
[large crowds within the next
few weeks-
THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1959
| Annual County-wide
Singing Convention
Planned Next Sunday
The annual Dade County
Singing Convention will be held
at the Morganville Methodist
Church next Sunday. Oct. 18.
Singing will begin at approxi¬
mately 11 a. m., since the church
has planned to have Sunday
School only on this date, and no
regular li.oo services, in order
to allow more time for the
Singing program.
Several outstanding singing
gioups are expected to be pre-
ent at this occasion, and the
public is cordially invited to at¬
tend. Arrangements are being
made to serve lunch, so plan to
come and stay all day.
The Morganville Methodist
Church is located approximately
6 miles of Trenton, Georgia, on
Highway 11.
Messrs. E. T. Holmes and John
Warren are in charge of the
program.
MEDITATION
It will be a shock to men when
they realize that thoughts were
last enough for today are not
fast enough for tomorrow.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Recognition and celebration
of our great American press is traditionally ob¬
served each year during National Newspaper
Week; and
WHEREAS, The uncensored .newspaper is
a vital medium for keeping people informed of
local and state affairs, and for providing services
that are immeasurably valuable to the commerce
of our community and the personal economy of
each Dade Countian; and
\\ EfEREAS, Our weekly newspaper, The
Dade County Times’ responsibility and efficiency
in meeting a great public need and has set a
journalistic standard devoted to upraising local
standards of living; and
\\ HEREAS, 1 he privilege of having a free
and responsible press serving the public good, is
deserving of the sincere appreciation of all Dade
Countians, this tribute is well earned by all those
vvho are in the employ of The Dade County
Times;
IHEREE ORE, I lorn Sims, mayor of
1rentqn, do now hereby proclaim the week of
Octobei 15 to Oct. 21, 1959 to be Newspaper
W eek in this community in recognition and ap-
pi eciaton oi our indispensable free press
This 14th^ day of October, 1959.
d om Sims, Mayor, City of Trenton
Tom Sims
VITALITY VS. STAGNATION
THE DESTINY OF DADE ....
----DEPENDS ON WATER
It was the original intent of
this series of stories of water to
tell all about water. After last
week’s story, we were amazed at
the number of people who drop-
bed by to chat or otherwise got
in touch with us.
From some of the things we
said, it would have appeared
that if there was to be any re¬
action it would have come from
|city officials. But that was not
the case. Instead we had others.
We learned that few people
are aware of just how the pre¬
sent Trenton system works. So,
in an effort to tell all about
water, here is the system.
DADE TOMATO BOOSTERS—Dade County tomatoes were much in demand at the re¬
cent harvest curb market in Atlanta. Sponsored by Rich’s, the annual event features the best
of Georgia crops. Preparing for the sale (left to right are: Alfred Barnes, L. C. Adams, Billy
Pullen, an unidentified Rich’s sales clerk, Col. D. E. Morrison, Harlan Middlebrooks, Bill Pul¬
len and Hardee Price. (Photo by Rich’s)
] There are two paid employes
involved. One is the clerk who
handles the billing and account¬
ing, and the other is a main-
tainence man, not full time,
who handles some of the repairs.
Then there are others, who
without pay, devote a great part
of their time to seeing about
the system. Some of these men
were contacted and all of them
said they wanted no mention of
their names.
And further, all of them said
they favored the proposed
county-wide water system—with
reservations.
(Continued to Page 8)
Published Weekly—Since 1901
Junior Garden Club and Boy Scouts
Plan Wide Open Parade of Dade Pets
Enthuisastic plans are in the
making to give Dade County
first pet show—certainly the
first of this type ?
Planned entirely by members
of the Junior Garden Club and
Boy Scout Troop 143, the event
will take place on the Court¬
house lawn, at 10 a. m„ Oct. 31.
Any proceeds will be equally
divided between the club and
the troop, for their own pro¬
jects.
Here are the rules:
The show is open to anyone.
Entry fee 25 cents.
Entry deadline 9:45 a. m., Oct¬
ober 31.
Prizes for each of the follow¬
ing classifications:
Outcast, utility, obedient, dis¬
obedient, working, non-working,
sporting, non-sporting, most
unusual, largest, smallest, anci¬
ent, youngest and entertain¬
ment.
School On Holiday
For Teachers Confab
Dade County students will get
a holiday tomorrow as teachers
attend a 7th District, GEA
meeting in Rome.
The event is the annual fall
convention for the district. A. J.
Strickland, s u p t. of Trion
Schools, is district director and
will preside.
(Continued on Page 81
STANGER POSTS BOND
E. B. (Buster i Stanger, opera¬
tor of the Chateau Club on
Lookout Mountain, which was
raided by Sheriff Allison Blevins
and others, has posted a total
of $7,000 in bonds at the Court¬
house.
Stranger, indicted by the Dade
Grand Jury after his place was
raided, was charged with poss¬
ession liquor, operating a gam¬
ing house and possession of
gaming devices.
7c Per Copy
There will be no charge for
seeing the show, but there will
be some “Kitties” passed
amongst the crowd.
YOUNG BUSINESSMAN—This
eager young businessman needs
no introduction to readers of
The Dade County Times. He’s
much about Trenton on Thurs¬
days and Fridays, selling the
paper, in the picture he sells a
copy to one of his regular cus¬
tomers, Mayor Tommy Sims.
The Times, on the occasion of
National Newspaper Week, sal¬
utes this citizen of tomorrow.
Millard Rhea Goodwin, 11-
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Goodwin, is an active Boy
Scout, holding the rank of 2nd
Class. He is a past Cub Scout.
He attends Sunday School and
church regularly at Piney
Grove Baptist Church.
Millard sells about 100 papers
weekly, giving him enough pro¬
to pay for his music lessons.
And while he’s doing it, he’s
learning a good lesson in busin¬
ess.
