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Editorial


Front Page - Friday, February 25, 2011

50 years ago...


What was happening in Chattanooga in 1961



Saturday, February 25

The Chattanooga Civi-tan Club, presented a check for $2,500 to Malcolm Adamson, Superintendent of Bonny Oaks School, to be used as it deems fit in the growth and improvement of the home and school. The check was part of the proceeds received in the sale last year of 23,000 pounds of fruitcake by the club. The sale grossed $5,800, an all time high. Robert B. Williams was chairman of the 1,960 cake sales for Civitan. The money from the sale is distributed to nine worthy projects or endeavors.

Thursday, March 2

March has been proclaimed “baseball month” here by Chattanooga May-or Olgiati and Hamilton County Judge Frost as the Lookout ticket campaign got under way Wednesday. The goal is $50,000 in advance sales of $10 books and the drive continues until the opening of the Southern season. Lou Williams is ticket chairman and the Jaycees will spearhead the sale.

Friday, March 3

“Jubilee City,” a shopping center to represent an investment of more than $1,000,00 will be constructed on Lee Highway opposite East Brainerd Road.