Hamilton Herald Masthead

Editorial


Front Page - Friday, November 4, 2011

50 years ago...


What was happening in Chattanooga in 1961



Saturday, November 4

Contributions to the United Fund Campaign shattered the 1961 goal by reaching a record total of $1,173,669, according to Carl Borden, campaign chairman. Collections went over the top by $6,026.

Sunday, November 5

Revenues of the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga during the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $19,336,341 for a record high, the board revealed in its 22nd annual report.

Monday, November 6

Rupert M. Colmore, Jr., assistant vice president of American National Bank and Trust Co., Monday was named foreman of the new federal grand jury at the opening of the fall term in U.S. district court. Mrs. Mildred W. Brown was named deputy forman.

Wednesday, November 8

The Hamilton District of the Boy Scouts of America, Cherokee Area Council, elected Newton T. Douglas chairman of the district for 1962. W. E. Bolin and Jack Clay were elected vice-chairmen and Fred Kuster, commissioner.

Thursday, November 9

Commissioner McInturff suggested that 250 acres of the Volunteer Ordinance Works property now in process of being declared surplus is desirable for future use by the city and county.