Saturday, January 27
Charles W. Tomlinson, one of the original employees of the bank, retires this month after 50 years of service at American National Bank and Trust, it was announced by S.L. Probasco, chairman of the board. A dinner in Tomlinson’s honor was given by the officers of the bank Thursday evening at Read House.
Julian D. Walter, district manager for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, which he has represented since 1926, and one of the country’s most successful life underwriters, will close his office here January 31 and move to California. Walter has formed a partnership with John D. Monroe, and will have offices in Monterey. Representing the same company, Mr. and Mrs. Walter will reside at Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Sunday, January 28
Old fashioned, close-harmony barbershop singing echoed throughout the Read House Sunday as some 150 men gathered to help organize a Chattanooga Chapter for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. C. Roy Beebe, a member of the local sponsoring group, estimated that nearly 300 attended the evening session.
Plans to build a summer camp for girls near Chattanooga and have it ready for operation by June were announced Saturday by business and professional men who are sponsoring “Hidden Valley Camp,” located in a scenic area just east of Apison.
Monday, January 29
Miss Hazel Breland, assistant director of recruitment for the Southeastern Area of the American Red Cross, on February 5 and 6 will interview residents of this area who are interested in careers in the Red Cross. She will spend much of her time at the UC Student Center interviewing graduating students. Those interested may arrange interviews by contacting the local American Red Cross.
Ted Henry and George McMillan of the McMillan-Henry Agency for Franklin Life Insurance have been promoted to associate regional managers, according to an announcement by company president, F. J. Budinger.
Tuesday, January 30
Mayor Olgiati’s pre-announcement campaign for Democratic nomination for governor was given an unusual and potent boost Tuesday when the Memphis Press-Scimitar gave his candidacy its tentative endorsement.
Scott L. Probasco, Jr., banker and civic leader, is greater Chattanooga area chairman for the 1962 financial campaign for Radio Free Europe. The announcement was made by Norfleet Turner, state drive chairman and chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Memphis. Radio Free Europe is operated by a group of American businesses and individuals.
Wednesday, January 31
With one month to go before current property taxes become delinquent, the city has collected $2,161,560.70 representing 39.59 percent of the budget, City Treasurer Earl Counts said Wednesday.
U.S. District Judge Frank W. Wilson will open hearings Thursday morning for desegregating the Chattanooga school system. He has reserved two days to take testimonies of witnesses. Raymond B. Witt, Jr., is general counsel for the Chattanooga Board of Education.
Thursday, February 1
The 1962 Chattanooga Regional Arts Fair will again be sponsored by the Junior League of Chattanooga and the University of Chattanooga in cooperation with the public and private schools of the area. Mrs. John K. Woodworth and Mrs. Paul K. Brock will be Junior League co-chairs with Prof. Walter Ruby, UC representative.
Brock Candy of Chattanooga and its growth into the South’s largest candy producer is illustrated in a double-page color advertisement by Austin Company in the current issue of Fortune Magazine.
Austin Company designed and constructed Brock’s $750,000 finished products storage warehouse and distributors center in the Shallowford Industrial District.
Friday, February 2
Two Chattanooga banks, Hamilton National and American National Bank and Trust, made positional gains among the nation’s 300 largest during 1961, the American Banker, the daily newspaper of banking reported. Hamilton National is now No. 169 and American National is now No. 251, based on deposits at the close of the year.