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Carpet Discount Store J. H. Bradley - Owner Does your home or office have tired floor covering The Carpet Discoun Store, located at 303 Cave Spring St in Rome has a wonderful selection of carpeting with decienJanH > «>» eakuta.ed to 1„„ you to’.n etulg ° ” S Trained personnel can help you roll out a room full of beau v This is one of those places where quality reigns and Xia paramount. They feature distinctive quality products for the fashionable at discount prices with budget terms available. S.ncc the y have .°P ened . it has become known as the “ONF STOP floor covering center. Let them make r without obligation. When you have made your selection yo°J may be assured of expert installation. They supply the materials and workmen to complete your job in away that will make you warn to recommend them to your friends. For all your floor covering needs, go to the Carpet Discount Store or phone 235-0371 for complete information. lor we ’ the you Gerry Baxter & Associates at 1320 Summerville Road in Rome, phone 234-0526 (Your local agent in the Summerville area is Mr Earl B. Gray, Phone 866-2041.) There is no institution that is conducted in the area, which is deserving of more favorable comment than this well known firm. Each year the value of insurance is more than ever recognized as shown by the ever increasing number of policies that are written. When in need of anything in the insurance service, you can do no better than to take your problems to this reliable firm who are the local agents for Mutual of Omaha and its life affiliate, United of Omaha, one of the older and more respected firms in America. They meet the needs of the people in the most straightforward and businesslike manner and offer many protec tion plans to fit all needs, including the farm and ranch compre hensive liability protection with considerable premium savings to those who carry it. In writing this 1970 Review, we, the authors, are pleased to suggest that you contact the Gerry Baxter & Associates for all insurance needs. Rome Sheet Metal Works, Inc. James M. Brown - Owner The Rome Sheet Metal Works Inc., located on Martha Berry Blvd, in Rome, phone 232-5693, features general sheet metal work, furnace repair, air conditioning and ventilating work. Many of the jobs through this section were contracted and completed by this progressive concern. They are experts in all that pertains to sheet metal work, and the quality of the materials used are of the latest and best known to the trade. Their years of experience coupled with practical knowledge and know-how have won for them an excellent reputation. When you contract with this concern, you will receive the best that can be had, and at the same time get the most reasonable prices consistent with high quality work. Their aim is to do a top quality job that will sell itself to their next customer. The developers of this 1970 Review urge you to remember the name the Rome Sheet Metal Works Inc. for quality work. Shorter College Book Store Mrs. Mildred Riffe Johnson - Manager The Shorter College Book Store is located at Shorter Hill in Rome. If it is reading material you want, this is the place to go. They have a very large selection of books, including biographies, novels, short stories, histories and children’s books from which to choose, as well as craft and guide books, pamphlets. They carry the popular best sellers, and have books by many authors. They also cany a complete line of text books and can fulfill any student needs. Reading is one of our greatest sources of information. Many things we hear we do not remember, but seldom do we forget the things we read. You will find that more successful, very well informed people do a lot of reading. Through reading we can learn many facts that we would not otherwise know. If you desire information on various books, are in need of a book on a certain subject, or want to purchase a gift, go to the Shorter College Book Store and let them help you. Their sales personnel are well qualified to assist you in making your selec tions if you do not know exactly what you want. You are invited to drop in at any time and browse around. As writers of this 1970 Review, it’s our pleasure to represent them. Evans Piano Company Lee W. Evans - Owner Bring the appreciation and true enjoyment of music into yohr home with a new piano from Evans Piano Company, located at 406 Broad in Rome, phone 232-8013. From their fine selection of pianos and organs, let them help you choose one that will fit your decor and your budget. They are authorized dealers for the famous Hammond organs and Kimball pianos. Whether you want to trade your present instrument in on a new one, or want to introduce your family to a new model, you will like the helpful assistance that this concern can be to you. They offer pianos on a low payment purchase or rental plan, and can arrange for music instruction for one or all of your family. You’ll find that through the years, this will be one of the most pleasurable investments you can make. In this 1970 Town and Country Review, we, the authors, are pleased to recommend this fine, established dealer to our readers. Remember the name, Evans Piano Company. They are widely respected for their sincere and honest business dealings. AAA Opens the Door Io Ihe World Elinor Derringer - Manager When planning a trip anywhere in the world, consult the experts at the AAA World Wide Travel Service of the Georgia Motor Club, conveniently located at 906-A N. Broad St. tn Rome, phone 232-4454. , _ .. , . . The full service of World Wide Travel Service is available to members and non-members and has been serving this area for over 15 years. They offer escorted, independent and custom tours, full schedule and reservation services, complete passport and visa information on International Inoculation requirements. AS well as hotel, motel, resort, and dude ranch reservations. Trip and baggage insurance is also available. .... The services offered by world renouned AAA are superior. This has been proved by their straight-forward dealings and their expert travel arrangements. Their vast knowledge of the travel industry is at your disposal. . , n _ nD It is with great pleasure that the editors of this 1970 Review recommend this fine travel agency as the people who can make your “Dreams Come True.” Aleisu-Roma Mobile Home Park Jack and Hazel Shanks - Owners One of the more popular and better known mobile home courts in Rome is the Aleisu-Roma Mobile Home Park, located on ’Bells Ferry Road in Rome, phone 234-6938. With its excellent locations, this park is complete with individ ually metered gas, playgrounds, wide streets, patios, modern laundry facilities, cable TV, equipped for total electric living and has a swimming pool and miniature golf course for residents only. The modern mobile home park of today is a comparatively recent addition to our American economy. It is a business which has come into being because it fulfilled a very real need caused by the shift in our population and inadequate housing. Therefore, the mobile home park is an absolute necessity in our area. Place your mobile home in the Aleisu-Roma Mobile Home Park where you will truly feel “at home The writers of this 1970 Town and Country Review highly recommend this mobile home park. Brannon Brothers Roofing Co., Inc. Glenn, Roy and Grady Brannon - Owners A good roof is an all-im portant factor in the protec tion of your building invest ment and a firm well known for the installation and main tenance of all types of roofs is the Brannon Brothers Roofing Co., Inc. in Rome at 213*6 Wilkerson Road, phone 234-6441. Your roof represents only about 3 per cent of your build ing investment, it is said. Yet, its value is out of all pro portion to its cost; for a roof acts as a guardian of your building and all its contents. Just as you take inventory of any possessions periodically, so should you check up on your roof. Let these roofing specialists examine your roof. They may find defects that can easily be remedied, but which if neglected might soon dan gerously weaken your roof. Or again they may discover that your roof is so badly worn that it needs a new covering to pro tect it and to prevent a costly leak. If you are an experienced roofing specialist contact Glenn Brannon today. He needs additional help and will pay top wages. This 1970 Review edition and its compilers are pleased to recommend the Brannon Brothers Roofing Co., Inc. to our readers as one firm who does the job right at an honest price! Music Center of Rome Mrs. Flem Cargile - Owner The Music Center of Rome is located at 105 E. Bth Ave. in Rome, phone 235-2504. This firm is equipped to serve in all your music needs. Tills is an up-to-date store and is known throughout our section as the place to purchase musical instruments, such as guitars and amplifiers, drums, organs, pianos, and accessories. Good music is the painted picture to the ear. We should all be interested in music and give our children a chance to learn and appreciate this art. Remember, for musical in struments of all kinds, band, orchestra, pianos, etc., and sheet music and teaching material, this firm can supply your needs. There they also carry antique organs. They are noted throughout this section for their reasonable prices and fair dealings. Stop in the next time you are in town and select an instrument for yourself or your child, and enjoy life much more. In making this 1970 Town and Country Review, we, the writers, are pleased to suggest that our readers stop here for all of their musical needs. -O’■' 1 - Xdßl iB h Al n ' jAt Ex-Resident Stationed at Fort Bliss Pvt. Jerry Jackson, formerly of this area, is now stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, where he is training to be a launcher crew man for the Nike-Hercules missile. He enlisted in the Army in August, 1970. Jackson worked for Delta Airlines in Atlanta prior to his enlistment. He received basic training at Fort Jackson, S. C. The young serviceman is a 1968 graduate of Russell High School at East Point, Ga. Pvt. Jackson is the grandson of Mrs. Luna Mason and the late Arthur G. Mason of Summerville. State GOP’ers Set Gathering PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga.~ The announcement of plans for the Republican’s 1971 Anni versary Inaugural Ball was made here recently by Republi can National Committeeman Howard H. “Bo” Callaway. Dates scheduled for the annual event are Jan. 22-24 at Calla way Gardens. In the announcement made by Callaway, he said: “It’s al ways fun for Georgia Republi can’s to get together, and this year a very special treat is in store.” A number of high ranking national Republican officials and all state Republican of ficials will be in attendance. A joint Thanksgiving supper and service was held at the First Baptist Church last Wednesday evening with the Riegel Memorial Methodist, First Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Churches participating. Approximately 230 people gathered for and enjoyed the bountiful meal in the Fellow ship Hall of the church. After wards, all gathered in the sanctuary where a service of hymns of special music and Thanksgiving prayers were rendered. Rev. F. Lee Robin son preached a very inspiring sermon. A love offering was taken at the close of the service to assist with baskets for the needy families. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pampaion and Angie from Atlanta were Thanksgiving weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Maddox. Word was received last week by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Spray berry, that Air man Ronald Sprayberry is on a tour of duty with the Navy in Spain. His brother, Seaman Ap prentice Ricky Sprayberry, is spending a 20-day leave with their parents. Miss Mary Jo Logan enjoyed cake and coffee with the Richard Martins in Summer ville Thursday honoring Shan non Martin on her sth birth day. Miss Ethel Simmons will host an informal coffee at her home, 2 Myers Ave., Friday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m. An in teresting program is planned. Mrs. Janice Leetch of Chatta nooga who is a dramatic speaker, will speak on the Second Christmas Story. The public is cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maddox and Kenny of Jacksonville, Ala., were Thanksgiving week end guests of his aunt, Mrs. Bessie Henderson. Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fay Green were Mr. and Mrs. Helton Green and family of LaFayette, Miss j Doris Young of Summerville and Mr. and Mrs. George Green and Rachel of Gadsden, Ala. Mrs. Julie Gorman was Wednesday luncheon guest of Miss Mary Jo Logan. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett and Jeff, Mrs. Nancy Adams, Debbie and Dale of Summerville and Joe Bennett, who is home from school for the holidays, of j Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Brown and Maresa of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Campbell of Chattanooga were Thanks giving guests of their mother, Mrs. Inez Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holt and the Will Reynolds were among the many shoppers in Rome last Tuesday. Miss Mary Jo Logan and Mrs. Edythe McGinnis of Sum merville had supper in Chatta nooga last Monday evening. ; Afterwards they joined Eugene McGinnis from the University i of Tennessee in attending an interesting meeting at the Memorial Auditorium in Chat tanooga, where Dr. Norman Venince Peale made^n address. The meeting was sponsored by the Chattanooga Sale and j Marketing Executives Associa tion. Miss Ethel Simmons had as ; her Thanksgiving dinner guests Misses Annie and Lucile Sim- j mons, Blevins Simmons of j Kensington, Mrs. Ruth B. ] Herod, Miss Audrey Herod and Mary Lois Herod of Rossville, Mrs. Johnny Williams of La- Fayette and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pursley. Mrs. Bessie Henderson and her guests, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maddox and Kenny of Jack sonville, Ala., were Thanks giving evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Auther Bartlette and boys. Mrs. Anita Holt and Tommy of Dalton, Mrs. Joyce Hannah of North Carolina and Mrs. Susie Atkins were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Saylors and family of Marietta and Roland Haygood were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Haygood and Linda on Thanks giving Day. Our sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. “Kat” Crowe, who passed away late Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. Several students from Trion were awarded scholarships by E. T. Barwick, Inc. Congratula tions go to Miss Kay Martin, student at McKenzie Business College in Chattanooga; Georgia Mae Thomas at Mid- South Beauty Academy; Robert Wheeler Thomas, Auburn University; and John Herman Weaver, West Georgia College, Carrollton. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Grubbs and children of Florida were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grubbs. Thanksgiving was spent with Mr. and Mrs. Buel Oslerand at Geraldine, Ala., by the family. Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Ragon and children spent last Thursday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Ward, at Trion Social News By Mrs. Jewie Reynolds Phone 734-2406 Rossville. Friday was spent with his mother, Mrs. George Powell, and Mr. Powell at Chat tanooga. Nine needy families were made very happy Thanksgiving | Day upon being presented a well filled basket prepared by the Tri-Hi-Y Club of the Trion School who collected 338 cans of canned goods and was as- ! sisted by the Trion Lions Club ' who finished each basket with ; staple goods and a turkey, ; Members of the Tri-Hi-Y Club who collected the most cans were treated to a party at the school with refreshments of cup cakes, cookies and Coke. ! Mrs. Ronald Ragon was the sponsor of this project. Kent Snow and Mrs. Peggy | Williams of LaFayette visited their grandmother, Mrs. Edith Ray, at Lyerly Thursday after noon. Congratulations to Mr. and ■ Mrs. Dicky Buckalew, nee Miss i Pat Cochran, upon the birth of their son, Stanley Richard, last ' week in Lexington, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cochran are proud grandparents. Miss Doris Young of Sum merville visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fay Green last week while her grandfather, Lee Cordle, was a patient at the local hos pital. Best wishes for an early i recovery go to Mr. Cordle. A welcome to Fred Mull from Union, S. C., who recent ly joined Riegel Textile Corp., Trion Division, as General Foreman in the Dyeing Dept. Mr. Mull will move his family to Trion in the near future. Our sympathy is extended | to Roy Orr and his family in the death of his mother, Mrs. Alice Orr, who passed away last Tuesday in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Orr, a native of Trion, leaves a host of friends who will miss her. Young Mike Barnett was the lucky winner of a brand new bike. His name was drawn on I Channel 3 TV, Chattanooga, Tuesday afternoon. Congratu lations to Mike. Miss Mary Jo Logan was Thanksgiving guest at a dinner at the Tavern Thursday evening. Other guests were Mrs. Gene Pless, Mrs. Florence Powell and Mrs. Dorene Powell. Raymond Harris of Phil Campbell, Ala., was Thanks giving Day guest of Mrs. Barbara Harris and children and Mrs. Beatrice League. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bishop and family had as their Thanks giving guests Mr. and Mrs. James Pollard, Tim and Mark and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lowery, Gary and Angie. Mesdames Lois Wilbanks, Ina Cook and Margaret Wil liams were among the many Christmas shoppers in Chatta- j nooga Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams spent Saturday in Athens and । attended the bailgame. Jeff King of Auburn Uni versity, Auburn, Ala., spent the holiday weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. King. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Thompson and Lesia of Chattanooga were last Monday dinner guests of ! Mr. and Mrs. Dolas Hartline, ! Evelyn and Donald. Miss Louise Day was Thanksgiving dinner guest of Miss Lillie Tate, Mrs. W. O. Day and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tate, Melissa and Matthew of LaFayette. Mr. and Mrs. Dolas Hartline, Evelyn and Donald were last’ i Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. Betty Hunter, Hayard and I A’Dale. Mrs. Bernice Giles was the guest of Miss Lillie Tate and i Mrs. W. O. Day and Connie at LaFayette Thursday through Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dolas Hartline I and family were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lurk Bruce of Ridgeway. Mr. and Mrs. George Ham mond visited Mrs. Edward Hammond at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta Saturday, where she recently underwent open heart surgery. The Welcome Hill Sunday School Class No. 10 was feted to a Thanksgiving dinner Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy McGraw. Members attending were the pastor and family, Rev. and Mrs. Doyle Waters; Misses Jan and Raedean Barfield, Brenda Dover, Ann Westbrook, Carol Pritchett and Marcella Bolden. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wil- > liams and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barfield enjoyed dinner at “Wrights” in Trenton Sunday and a sightseeing tour in the afternoon. * ♦ ♦ Thanksgiving Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Arnold’s home was the site for a gala occasion Saturday when all their children and grandchil dren gathered for their annual Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gift name drawing. Present with the host family were: Rev. and Mrs. John D. Ivey and family from Steven son, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Isom and Reita of Crossville, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. Otha Arnold and Dewayne, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cook all of LaFayette; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arnold and Denise of Halls Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Arnold of Dalton; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dobson and children of Armuchee; and Mrs. Ann Hawkins of Summerville. Thirty members of the family enjoyed this event. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lindsey are the proud grandparents of a little boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bryan in Atlanta Fri day, Nov. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey spent the weekend with them and their other son, Hal, returned home with them as their guest this week. Con gratulations to this happy family. Greg Williams, home from college, was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wil liams, for the holidays. Mrs. Lanita Beene and Missie and Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond visited the family of Mrs. Ruby Hardy at the John Ridouts Funeral Home in Birmingham Sunday. Mrs. Hardy was the wife of the Rev. Paul Hardy, formerly of Trion. She passed away Saturday evening after a lingering illness. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fleming and children of Huntsville, Ala., were the holiday weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. “Bat” Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dur ham of Blue Field, Va., were guests of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. James Crane during the weekend. DID YOU EVER DREAM OF A MONEY TREE? mi waddl if mW w VA' Wk O-il POw iW NOW YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN YOUR OWN! • •••••••••••••••• : COME IN • • AND • : REGISTER DAILY Z • •••••••••••••••• ABNEY'S When You Care Enough to Give the Very Rest! The Summerville News, Thurs., Dec. 3, 1970 ft WWWWW W k I^4 ।I I lijl■■ *] W 11 I■ rW nan w with '^7/) SHED ADJUSTABLE SHELF HARDWARE Includes everything needed to create book shelves, wall storage, display areas, etc. 12" to 72" standards with screws, 6" to 16" brackets including a 14" 45° magazine shelf bracket. ■ 5 Decorator Colors ■ Sturdy Anodized Aluminum ■ Suitable for Any Decor ■ Simple, Fast Installation Be Your Own Decorator! See them at... J. G. Allen Hardware Commerce St. Phone 857-3822 11-B