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Front Page - Friday, February 12, 2010

50 years ago


What was happening in Chattanooga



Saturday, February 13
A severe snowstorm hit Chattanooga Friday night, leaving seven inches of snow on the ground by noon Saturday, and was expected to continue until late Saturday night, which would be the heaviest snowfall in 20 years. All truck traffic on major highways throughout the state has been banned. Buses suspended service and Lovell Field was closed to air traffic.
Monday, February 15
The appointment of Dewey L. Haggard as sales manager of the real estate department of the Walter Greenspan Agency was announced Saturday by Walter Greenspan, president of the insurance and real estate firm.
Thursday, February 18
Forrest Jacobs, former major league second baseman, has been named playing manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts for 1960, Joe Engel announced Wednesday.
Friday, February 19
The newly completed $200,000 religious activities building of Julius and Bertha Ochs Memorial Temple will be dedicated in special ceremonies to be held beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.