Saturday, July 21
The Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau has “heartily and enthusiastically” endorsed the report proposing improvement of the Memorial Auditorium and leasing of the Tivoli, R.C. Borden bureau president said Thursday. Alex Guerry, Jr. and John Stophel as a special committee for the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce prepared the report which said that the city should lease the Tivoli and improve the auditorium for greater use.
The late L.J. Wilhoite, one of the original members of the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga and chairman of the board for 22 years, was honored in ceremonies at the Power Board Friday. A bronze plaque on the wall of the Power Board building lobby was unveiled in his memory.
Sunday, July 22
The Hamilton National Bank and the American National Bank & Trust Co. have completed a step toward “total” banking automation with installation of two data processing systems with a combined value of about $1,000,000. The two Chattanooga banks are among the first in the south to install this modern type of equipment to improve service and take care of the tremendous increase that is taking place in banking transactions. Hamilton and American are paying more than 75,000 checks each day.
Thirty-four new businesses, including two manufacturers, were established her in June compared to a total of 25 in June 1961, the research department of the Chamber of Commerce reported.
Monday, July 23
Arthur H. Jones, senior vice president of the North Carolina National Bank, Charlotte, will speak at the advance kickoff luncheon here on Wednesday, Aug. 8, in behalf of the United Fund fall campaign. Twenty-four Chattanooga business concerns will sponsor the luncheon meeting. Jones, a past president and past campaign chairman of the Charlotte United Appeal, will speak to executives of area concerns on civic responsibility.
Tuesday, July 24
Claude H. Ryan received a farewell and John E. Nall a welcome to Chattanooga as his successor as Louisville & Nashville Railroad division freight agent in Chattanooga at a luncheon Tuesday in the Read House, attended by 60 local business leaders and L&N officials. W. Gavin Whitsett, of Louisville, vice president – traffic, paid tribute to the two men. Claude Ryan, who has been transferred to Birmingham after serving here for two years, was master of ceremonies.
Wednesday, July 25
The Citizens Council of Chattanooga drew an estimated crowd of 300 persons to an organizational meeting at the Read House Tuesday night. Addressing the meeting was William J. Simmons, Jr. of Jackson, Miss., widely known for his work with the Citizens Council of America.
The Principal’s Study Council concluded Wednesday with R.E. Brinkley, assistant commissioner of education, addressed the Council on “The Job Ahead.” Dr. August Eberle, provost of the University of Chattanooga, summarized the conference at the final meeting. Over 100 principals and superintendents of the East Tennessee area attended the three-day session. Principal George McCoy of the John A. Patten School was chairman.
Thursday, July 26
Charles B. Adams, who retired as town superintendent of Signal Mountain in 1959 after 30 years of service, was honored by Signal Mountain Improvement League and the town commissioners Monday when they named the town’s business district “Adams Square,” in recognition of Mr. Adams’ devotion to duty.
Duties collected by the U.S. Customs office here during the past fiscal year declined by some $300,000 from the collections of the previous year, it was revealed Wednesday. The sharp decline was attributed primarily to the closing of Peerless Woolen Mills at Rossville, formerly the leading importer for the Chattanooga port of entry.
Friday, July 27
Chattanoogans have until next Tuesday, July 30, to purchase their $5 city automobile stickers and remain within the law, City Treasurer warned as the deadline nears. The seals are on sale at the safety lane, all banks and the city hall.