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THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES CHATTANOOGA, TENNtSlDAY. JULY 2, 1555. ITWni JTflTJTTITYnf JUDGE THRASHER HONORED AT BRIDGE DEDICATION AND LUNCHEON GIRL HIT BY CAR SERIOUSLY HURT Reckless Driving Charge Filed Against White After Accident IN RABIES WAR City, County Complete Nine Months Without Case in Either, Golley Says BUT PRECAUTION URGED 1905 1955 INTERVOVEN'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Climaxing 50 years as the greatest name trl socks, Interwoven now combines Its famous soft cotton with its revolutionary stretch Ny -V Ion. Results: The most comfortable men's sock anywhere and size fits every foot perfectly. Guaranteed for a full I yer" I I .1 0NlY anixiBi hi i sb iii 'J A A Ajv Shown at the plaque officially designating the new span over Chlckamauga Dam as the Wilkes T.

ThrW j-. U'llkM T. Thrasher III. who nnvelled the bronze tablet, and Judce Thrasher. NEW INTERWOVEN A STRETCH SOCK Judge Wilkes T.

Thrasher is shown as he addressed a crowd of several hundred persons attending ceremonies yesterday when the Chlckamauga Dam Bridge was named in his honor. Public officials, TV A leaders and highway executives are seated on the platform. 1 FAIR The Most Comfortable Sock in 50 Years I AHEAD! Get Your Kodak Color Film Here We have all papular sixes Kodacolor for roll-film cameras; Ko-dachrome and Kodak 3625 BRAINERD ROAD Style Htddqutrters for Mtn Young Men 809 Market Street Thru to 810 Bread Street i Thrasher Bridge are Wllkea T. Tim" 'bote Otatf Hull. 1 JULY4 CLOSING IS SET FOR FEDERAL BUILDING Federal building offices, including federal court and the postoffice, will be closed all day Monday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

There will be no mall deliveries, except special delivery and box mall at the main postoffice. All windows and stations will be closed. City Court on Holiday" City court will be In session as usual on Monday. Court Clerk Harry Wise said Judge Riley Graham would preside at the Fourth of July session in order to dispose of the large number of cases which accumulate on weekends and to prevent Jamming of the traffic court docket on Tuesday. 4TH OF JULY 1 Beverly Jo Phillips, of 016 Oak St, was struck and seriously injured by an automobile in front or her noma at 0:00 p.m.

yesterday. The girl received a fracture of the left leg, a possible Jaw fnc ture, a head injury and body Brunei, she was carried to Campbell Clinic In a Coulter ambulance. Traffic Patrolman O. C. Fitts said the car was driven by George E.

White of 1606 Union Ave. The offlcef cited White to court on a charge of reckless driving, i Katherlne Barnard, 18, and her brother, Lewis A. Barnard Jr, 8, of 1810 Ocoee St, were injured, neither seriously, in an automobile collision at the intersec tion of Citlco and Orchard Knob avenues at 4:45 p.m. yesterday. The cars were driven by Lewis A.

Barnard father of the ac cident victims, and James L. Williams, 1910 Jefferson a police report stated. Williams and Barnard were cited to court on reckless driving charges. iwis jr. was treated in T.

C. Thompson Children's Hospital ror minor injuries. His sister went to Erlanger Hospital for treatment or bruises and abrasions. 1 Llttlejohn Bowen. 21.

of 820 Eighth and his daughter, Carolyn Jean, 6 months, were in. Jured, the father severely, in a nmggoia Koaa traffic accident at 7:30 p.m. Three cars were involved In the mishap, the responsibility being cnargea oy jutst Kiare colic of ficers to Alfred Well, 68, of Cen tral uuy, Ky. He was arrested by Chief E. C.

(Spike) DaviB and Patrolman A. E. Harris on a charge of driving under the in- nuence or an intoxicant Wells explained the accident by saying he was watching an airplane flying overhead. his car sideswlped in the rear an automobile driven by Floyd Shepherd of 1024 S. Seminole then crashed into the rear end of a machine driven by Mrs.

Virginia M. Moore, 3014 Cres cent circle. Bowen. her broth' er-ln-law. was riding in the back seat of the Moore car and had his Infant daughter in his arms.

Bowen was thrown into the front seat and suffered internal Injuries and injuries to his back and head. His daughter had a head bruise. A Coulter ambulance took Bowen to Newell Hospital. The accident occurred in the 4100 block of Ringgold Road. Two trucks owned by the same company became involved in a rear end collision on Blrmlnr ham Highway, about three-quar ters 01 a mue nortn or the Geor gia border, at 6:20 pjn.

yester day. accident resulted in minor injury to one of the drivers. Cpl. Tom Lambers and Patrol man Joe Heiss, of the highway patrol, said the trucks, loaded with bananas, are owned by the ueutat Produce of Atlanta. One, driven by Robert E.

Bee-bout also of Atlanta, was almost halted near an underpass to permit a car to go through. The other, operated by E. D. Ramsey. 42, of Atlanta, crashed into the rear end of the slowly-moving truck ahead.

Ramsey received a knee injury and was treated in Newell Hos pital. INFORMATION OFFICE OF TVA CLOSES HERE The TVA's Chattanooga office of information was closed yester- asy, Because or a cut by Con gress of TVA. funds for the coming year. The office. In operation since the beginning of TVA here, has been managed by Earl D.

Hale since the fall of 1948. Hale said a similar office in Knoxville, headed by Paul Evans, will continue to operate. He also said he is completing annual leave due him by the agency and his future plans are indefinite. New Plaitio Foam Made NEW YORK A new plastic foam designed for use in sand wichlike structures such as boat hulls or airplane wings as a filler or reinforcing material has been developed by a New York concern. The foam Is made by bonding together tiny hollow spheres of phenolic resin.

JAC CHAMBLISS bliss and John A. Chambliss III. They live at 200 Fairyland Trail, Lookout Mountain. 1 Uf 1 1 i Ax pl Official! Eeport Infection Aston? Tflxaa Now Existi in Nearby Sections Chattanooga and Hamilton County have Just completed their ninth month without a cue of rabbles reported to the health department. "It looka as If we have a grip on rabies In Chattanooga and Hamilton County," Dr.

Paul Gol ley, director of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County health department, stated, "but I'm afraid to say anything because it might break out at any time. "I wish to urge all dog owners to be sure to have their dogs inoculated against rabies. "There has been rabies, particularly among foxes, in nearby counties, Lester V. Smith, head of the laboratory at the health depart' ment, reported that the last positive case of rabies here was on Sept 17, 1954. Tested In Nashville Smear tests In that case here man tiat.tr ft vat.

tint Im WMa BSUfr epi 41 TV ill lV mice In Nashville, using tissues from the affected dog, showed that the animal had dumb rabies. There were only four cases of rabies here in 1954. The health department and the rabies committee of the Cham' ber of Commerce started an intensive fight on the disease here in 1949 when rabies reached epidemic proportions. Mass inoculations were carried out and were repeated In succeeding years. "The Important thing," Dr.

Golley said, "is for owners not to let up in Inoculations." WORKERS NEEDED i IN BEAN FIELDS Henderionville (N.O.) Area Seeks Experienced Hands The Chattanooga office of the denartment cJ pmnlnvmont aonnr. lty has received a request to recruit 50 colored workers to pick beans In fields near Henderson-TiUe, N.C. Officials said it marks the first, request for Chattanooga laborrers from the section, which previoulsy has used colored workers from Florida. The rate of pay is 50 cents per bushel, the same as in Chattanooga. Experienced pickers reportedly can make about $10 per day.

The farms furnish free housing, beds and cooking places. In some instances, barracks are available for single men and women, with small houses for family groups. Grocery store are located near ine camps. Workers must carry their own cook pots, plates and blankets. The one-day trip to and from Hendersonville is free.

Anyone desiring further information may contact the employment service office at S28 E. 9th St this morning or Monday morning. About 15 persons already are on the list to go next week. MAN REPORTS THE LOSS OF BILLFOLD AND $200 Gloster A. Guffey of 2914 N.

Pennsylvania reported the loss of a billfold containing approximately $200 and personal papers yesterday afternoon somewhere between Sears Roebuck and Market Street tore and Fourth Street Guffey, an oiler with the W. 8. Dickey Clay Manufacturing said he had just cashed a paycheck and vacation check at the store and walked to Fourth Street when he missed the wallet He said it contained his driver's license, listing his address as Rt 2, East Chattanooga, a social security card and other papers. LAW PRACTICE IS PLAN 0F RAYMOND CRAIG JR. Lt Raymond I Craig Jr.

has been discharged from active duty in the U.S. Army and will be associated in general law prac- At 11.. TT IJ V. i. Will UWUIU AJ.

Ul Enoxvllle. Lt Craig graduated from Mc-Callie and received his law degree from the University of Tennessee. He served as claims officer at Fort Eustis, Va. He later served as trial and defense counsel for general and special courts-martial section at 3rd Army headquarters, Ft McPher-son, Ga, He Is married to the former Miss Jean Hull of Knoxville. They have one daughter, Mary Genevieve.

In Traffic Lanes ArrwtM aa a charia af SrMnc ander tha Inflaenca of an lntaxieant: Alfred Walla. Central CltT. Kt. Robert R. Wattina, Rt.

1. Harrlaon. Arrested aa a eharr af tlalatin the tat amera ueeaw law: H. McKUtaner. Rt.

1. Chlckamausa. Ga. Cited ra a akarra tf neklen arlrini Robert Wilton, aaOT Read Ave. Clay Ay tee II lrcnmon At.

Am el K. Daa, Memorial HoipiUl. Cited ea a eharre asaaaiaf: Jmei C. McDada, 1714 Bradt St. S.

Darle, 130 Boynton Ter. homaa Nleholi, 39U Roanoke Ave. Cited a ekarra af TloUlinf the traffic lifht ardlaaaaai Warran OrlHln. 1 Vina Bt. Cited ea a chart aakinc aa Ulecal tarni rul K.

Eedden. Krerett St klieha B. Bketea. 3604 Are. Spencer I.

Langiton, Rt. 1 Roesvflla, Oa. Archie L. Meyere 40 fit. lima Av.

J. C. Miller, J1J 4th Are. iidh H. Ward.

Aladdin Read. Cited ra a eham el vtelatla the etep ireet ereiaanee: VanhaU T. Baker. Ooltewah. SharlM Meadowe.

3730 Mercaa At. O. Brran. Aladdin Road. Whitney Colbura Jr 10 Tleetwxwd ammt C.

Irvine, 14 W. Brov Ter. Bar L. U'h, 403 lth Ave. Aatea a Whlt.

UU Old Perton Bird. Judge Wilkes T. Thrasher was honored at a luncheon and four of the leaders present are shown. Left to right are former County Judge Will Cummlngs, Gen. Herbert D.

Vogel, TVA chairman, Mayor P. R. Olgiati and Clarence Kolwyck, Chattanooga Automobile Club president Cktachrome for miniature models. If you don't have camera, stop in end see the latest Kodak and Brownie models. We have them priced from $2.95 including Federal Tax.

CHARGE ACCOUNTS WELCOMED 9. E. 7TH STREET JUDGE IS LAUDED FOR BRIDGE ROLE i Span on Dam Dedicated In His Honor All Speakers Acknowledge' Efforts From Page One vision engineer. Bureau of Public Roads, declared that it had been a "pleasure" to work with Judge Thrasher in connection with the bridge and that lt was the Judge's efforts that made the bridge a reality. G.

Edward Stephenson, Nash ville, also of the bureau, said that it was a great pleasure to him to see "Judge Thrasher receive the honor he so richly Dr. Raymond R. Paty, a TVA director, said: "This occasion symbolizes a significant cooperative endeavor by federal and state agencies for the needs of the people of this region. It is in the high tradition of our nation to devote its resources, talents and skills for the enrichment of the lives of its people. "On behalf of my associates in TVA, I wish to express appreciation for the privilege of having a part in this structure as well as the original structure of Chlckamauga Dam.

Direction of Progress' "This structure also symbolizes our American dissatisfaction of things as are. We do not stand still but continue to expand and develop new facilities to meet growing needs. A nation or a community that, falls to grow dedicates its future to disintegration. Our heritage continues to drive us In the direction of progress. Sam Squires, state highway department congratulated Judge Thrasher on a Job well done.

H. Clay Evans Johnson, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce president, said the bridge should be named for Judge Thrasher "not only for the work he has put out for making this bridge possible but also because of his distinguished career as a public servant Wilkes T. Thrasher III, grandson of the Judge, pulled aside the bunting that covered the bronze plaque. Judge Thrasher then was introduced. "I feel very humble at this ceremony because I am fully conscious of the fact that the name this bridge will bear is not Important at an," said Judge Thrasher.

'Essential link' "The significance attached to this affair is purely and simply based on Its being a symbol of progress for the people of Chattanooga and Hamilton County and for all the people of the area whose lives will be benefitted socially, financially and otherwise, through the completion of this essential link In the transportation system of the South At the luncheon the Rev. Walter Bush of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholio Church offered the lpvocatlon, and Robert Summit gave the pledge of allegiance. At both the dedication and ceremonies Kolwyck Introduced the speakers and the special guests. At the luncheon he read The Gospsl Tent feting Ooltewah, at Intersection of Lea Highway and Georgetown Rd. Ooltewah Church of Christ Evangelist D.

D. Davenport STARTS Sunday, July 3, Tliru July 10 Everyone Welcome Clement Appoints Jac Chambliss To State's Planning Commission messages of regret at being un able to bo present from Sen. Estes Kefauver, Rep. James B. Frazier, T.

H. McDonald, former commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads, For mer Mayor E. D. Basa and others.

All offered their congratulations to Judge Thrasher. As the first luncheon speaker, Kolwyck Introduced former County Judge Will Cummlngs as Mr. Hamilton County" and Hamilton County's "elder states men" who has accomplished much for the community. Judge Cummlngs said nobody deserves to be honored more than Judge Thrasher and after complimenting him upon the occasion of the dedication and luncheon called upon the Judge and Mayor P. R.

Olgiati, with the backing of the public, to get be hind the construction of four- lane highways from Chattanooga to Knoxville, Nashville, Birmingham, Atlanta and Cincinnati. W. M. Leech, Tennessee high way commissioner, said it was a pleasure for him to be present and participate in honoring Judge Thrasher. He called for full cooperation with the program to build a new, adequate highway system for Tennessee.

George McDonald, Atlanta, ex ecutive secretary of the Georgia highway commission, said It is through coordinate efforts and meetings in which the public participates in the interest of adequate roads that the highway engineers have a chance to do their Job as it should be done. Gen. Herbert D. Vogel, chair man of TVA, said the new bridge represents a milestone In human progress. It is a symbol of what can be accomplished through the cooperation of federal and state- agencies.

He said also that lt represents an engineemlg achievement and that the TVA was proud to have had a part in it He also praised the American Bridge the general contractor, for Its work. "It takes many people work ing together to accomplish such a project," said Gen. Vogel. "Many thousands of people will share in the benefits from Its accomplishment." Mayor P. R.

Olgiati then added his congratulations to Judge Thrasher stating that he knows it takes a lot of effort to make a bridge become a reality. He discussed movement for the new bridge across the river at Chestnut Street which is now in the work stage. He added that because of the rapid increase in traffic "lt is no longer a question of where but how' fast can we build bridges and roads." Called upon to speak, Judge Thrasher said that those present "can look at me and see how thankful I am to you." He praised Judge Cummings as a "fine man who has done much for the county." He also praised the work of former Senator K. D. McKellar in getting funds for the bride's construction and sev era! others who had a part in the project.

TRIAL SET WEDNESDAY IN KIDNAP-RAPE CASE Trial of Johnny Clifford Mc Dowell, 36, white man accused of kidnaping a 14-year-old col ored girl, taking her across state lines, and raping her, Is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m In federal court. McDowell, of Ryall Springs, has pleaded innocent to the charges. He was arrested shortly after Jan. 1 on charges of luring the girl from her grandmother's home here on the pretext of tak lng her to "baby sit" with his own grandmother, and taking her into North Georgia off Ringgold Road for, immoral purposes. -SlfhtT-llilk lear ENGLISH GALLERY TRAY in SILVER PLATE $64.00 (Tax Included) Wfi5cier Jewelers -i tt AfonM a mtswedl" 8 West Eighth Street i CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES Bandar Sfrrlca Ut AM.

Sunday School PuptU ap to act 11 AM. Wadaavlajr SvBlni TnliiaanlaT MMttna I Pakllt Baalaf Im. TM Catrry Slrwi A.M. M. Daily tift toaaar' Bftryaa la audlally ia.lt to attoaa atrtiMa aa la aia Btajlaf Baaaa First Church of Christ, Scientist 613 McCAIXIE AVENUE Ustea to Stattoa WAOC, 1:15 TJtf, Sunday 1 1 Jac Chambliss, prominent local attorney, was named a member of the state planning commission by Gov.

Frank Clement June and his appointment will extend through May 7, 1959. Chambliss was appointed to succeed bis father, Attorney John A. Chambliss, who has been a mem ber of the planning commission since it was organized about 20 years ago. A member of the law firm of Chambliss, Chambliss Brown, Jac Chambliss Is one of the or ganizers and a member ot the Good Government League. He is a member of the Chattanooga, Tennessee and American Bar and Is vice president of the National Mu nicipal League.

He is a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain, has served ss vestryman and now is a lay reader. He Is vice president ot the TMCA. trustee of the Webb School and trustee of the Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson near Nashville. He is a member of the Fairy land and Mountain City clubs. Chambliss is married to the for mer Miss Bena McVea of Baton Rouge.

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