50 Years Ago

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1970

Annual toys dance scheduled Saturday

The Rome Teen Club will have its annual Toys for Tots dance Saturday from 8 to 11 p. m. at the Civic Center. Those attending are asked to bring a new or repairable toy to be given to the Marine Corps Reserve for distribution.

This will also be the Christmas dance with the theme of “White Christmas.” Music will be by the Sundes Funness and admission will be 75 cents for members and $ 1.25 for visitors. Refreshments will be served and all teenagers in the room in Floyd County area are invited.

Thursday, Dec. 3, 1970

Two ambulance workers attend study course

Billy Yarbrough and Stanley Headrick, employees of Floyd Hospital Ambulance Service, have received the graduate certificate of the Committee on Injuries of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons for completing the “Advanced Practical Course on Emergency Care of the Sick and Injured” sponsored by the committee at the Johnson City Emergency and Rescue Squad Building, Johnson City, Tenn.

Award of the certificate was made at the conclusion of the three- day course of lectures and work practice demonstrations. The advanced training is given to improve the skills and knowledge of persons involved in the emergency handling of sick and injured persons and was the first such academy sponsored course held in Johnson City.

Dr. Sam w. Huddleston, Johnson City orthopedic surgeon, was chairman of the committee of physicians and rescue squad leaders directing the course.