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SEMINOLE COUNTY Georgia’s Peanut Center she richest and best farming section of the world, the home of the in dustrious farmer. SI.OO A YEAR IN ADVANCE VOLUME XXV. Ilf ID w An glance - World Wide War Analysis As Gathered From Late News Bulletins Thursday Night. On this day, 1918, Corporal Adolph Hitler gave a “Hoch der Kaiser” and goose-stepped in his clumsy knee boots into what was at once the most glorous and the most catastrophic year of the World War for Germans arms. He glowed with fervor as his hob nails crashed onto conquered French soil, for he felt sure he could see in the not far distance the fruition of his greatest boyhood dream. That was a vision of a Europe ruled by one do minant race—the Prussians. The German high command al ready on that New Year’s Day was preparing for the great offensive which began in March and swelled with victory until it finally brought out British Field Marshal Haig’s historic order of the day to his dog tired, battle stained troops: “Every position must be held to the last man. There must be no retirement With our backs to the wall, and be lieving in the justness of our cause, each of us must fight to the end.” That was on April 11 —a date never to be forgotten by those of us who were on the field of action. The swirl ing lines were changing so fast that Jieadquarters at times didn’t know the positions held by their own troops in some sectors. Germanic victory rode the winds. Yet a brief eight months latei' as I st<M»d on the great bridge across the Rhine by the haughty city of Colo gne, Field Marshal Haig handed me a memento of Allied triumph—a souvenir of the final collapse of the mighty •Fatherland, syn ’ ->lized that day by the military occupation of the Rhineland. It was a small Un ion jack, nailed to a rough staff which had been whittled with a jack-knife from a stick by the commander in chief’s orderly. , I was looking at that little flag last night, and it said to me: “Tell your readers that they can look the year 1942 squarely in the eye without fear or doubt. “Tell them that Germany is very definitely on the down grade. It still has much power in hand, but its strength is far less than it was 12 months ago, and this winter bids fair to raise further havoc, what with the /S ♦ 5,000 A II . /IW9 MAXIMUM tf*A\ *0 W I S? W/ INSURANCE VWj © I 5W FOR EACH ?0 | \\ tp \W DEPOSITOR Jj/ lj PAY BY CHECK- One of the most valuable pri vileges enjoyed by the aver age citizen in this country is that of paying bills by check, safely, conveniently and at low cost, It is the American way, Open a checking account with us today. Commercial State Bank Donalsonville, Georgia This Bank Is A Member OF The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Bimalantttrilb Nnud WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A REAL AIR RAID IF IT COMES Congress has voted billions of dol ers for the defense of our country. Warships are being built, soldiers are being trained, young men are learning to fly, and factories are turn ing out vast quantities of supplies to arm our Army, Navy and Air forces. THIS IS FOR YOU . . . All this is for the defense of our country, to protect our shores, to prevent invasion of our land and to preserve our institutions. We have learned of a new technique in the invasion of countries. There is no longer a “war zone”. An entire country is subject to sudden, sur prise attacks. Every civilian is ex posed to danger. A vital part of our defense, therefore is that civilians be trained to protect themselves and to know just what to do in the event of an attack from the air. New York City is in little danger of attack from airplanes. But such an air attack is not impossible. New York, as the nerve center of the na tion, presents a tempting target which Russian debacle, and the disease, and the starvation and the general chaos in many part of a war-shattered Europe. “No matter what success Japan achieves now in the Orient, they, cannot greatly afect the European war—unless the Allies allow this Far Eastern conflict to distract their at tention from the paramount theatre, which without question is Europe. But don’t forget that conversley, when Hitler is smashed, Japan’s fall is inev itable. In other words, the paramount job is to beat Germany, and when that is done, the rest will follow, “So tell your readers that from me, and give them best wishes of ■ the season from Haig’s Union Jack.” Well, that’s what the small flag said to me last night, and I pass the word on to you in the firm belief that it sizes the position up accurately. No, it’s not guesswork, but the result of careful analysis, and I believe repre sents the consensus among observes outside the Axis nations. The one-time Corporal Hitler yes terday declared in a message to the people ovei - whom he now roules as dictator that 42 will bring victory to his side. But we don’t need to let that get us down any more. A year ago he announced that the Axis would crush its enemies in 1941. He, or his spokes men, said the British were beaten, but were too stupid to know it. Later he announced that the Russion armies were on the verge of dissolution and that the Soviet already was vanquish ed. Words like that had their effect on the world a year ago, but not today. They are drowned in the sounds of the German decade in Russia, and the clash of arms from the Axis defeat in Libya, and the detonation of the mightly bombs dropped by a British air force which now can claim super iority over the Germans far onto the continent- It just isn’t the same old Hitler talk ing. and when he topples from his pinnacle, the Japanise will in due course hold thejr noses and take their medicine. SPECIAL §ERYICES AT IRON CITY METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY The pastor announces that there; will be special services at the Iron City Methodist church Sunday, both: at the morning and evening hours.. The public is cordially invited. The morning service, at 11:00 o’clock, will; consist of an organizational set up and i an installation of the church officers. The evening service, 7:00 o'clock, is] to be a laymen's service. A visiting! layman is expected for this service.! The pastor wiR bring a brief message! at the morning hour, The church; school meets at 10:00 o’clock. Classes for every one, E. R, Ward, superin-! tendent. Farmers desiring test run on any! seed to determine how well they will, germinate should contact County i Agent Bill Brigham. A houie garden should be a year round propostion of farm families. ‘ OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COUNTY OF SEMINOLE AND THE CITY OF DONALSONVILLE, GEORGIA might justify an enemy in taking great risks. JUST IN CASE . . . We must prepare now, in time of peace, against this possibility just as we take precautions against every day fires and accidents. The Mayor has appointed an Em ergency Board to draw up rules for the protection of the citizens, just in case they should be necessary. Again remember, there is no im mediate danger. All of these prepara tions are solely as a matter of precau tion. IF AN ATTACK SHOULD COME . . It is so important that every citi zen should know just what to do and how to do it. In due time, definite in structions will be given. In the meantime, learn to keep calm-walk, never run, in the event of any emergency. Do not be frightened. Pay no attention to Rumor Mon gers. Do not listen to gossip. Do not become panicky and above all, do not permit anyone to cause No Accidents Marred Holidays In Donalsonville No accidents marred the Christ mas season in Donalsonville and the occassion was perhaps one of the merriest in many years. Local merchants reported an ex cellent holiday trade and many fami lies benefitted from gifts sent out by the Lions Club and other civic organi zations. »■ A larte rumbw of colic v-'' shidprts, were at home for the holidays and many other homes were brightened by sons, daughters and relatives com ming home for Christmas, Rev. T. E. Bush To Preach Here Next Sunday Rev. T. E. Bush, blind preacher and musician will fill the pulpit of the local Baptist Church, both morning and evening, next Sunday, it was an nounced by the pulpit committee this week, Rev. Bush is quite an interesting scholar and to hear him should prove a real treat to the people of the com munity. Dove Season Closes Saturday The shortest dove season in history will come to a close on Saturday night of next week, just forty one days af ter its opening on December Ist. After that time it will be unlawful to shoot doves in Georgia. The season many years ago included from the month of September and from November 20th to March 31st. Little by little the period of time open for shooting the birds has been cut down, the shortage of the number of doves being responsible for the dras tic cut this year, The season on quail and wild turkey will not close until March 31st. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTICE Sunday School—lo a. m. Divine Worship—ll a. m. Christian Endeavor—6:4s p. m. Worship—7:3o p. m. Sermon theme for 11 o’clock a. m. “The Magna Carta Os The Church”. Sermon subject for 7:30 p. m. “Four Things About A Christian.”— The church will be warm. You will be greeted by a friend who will gladly take you by the hand, smile into your face and make you feel that a sincere welcome awaits you. M. C. Liddell, Pastor. Narrow-leqved evergreens are best for hedges, screens, and backgrounds. DONALSONVILLE NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 1942. any fear. Even in times of peace, in: a congested city there is a grave! danger of people being injured by people becoming panicky. Whether it is a fire, or the chase of a pickpocket, or a bursted water main, do your part by not mingling with crowds, by not rushing and running. We have learned that it is easy to create a panic by just a few people shouting, screaming and racing in a given direction. Panic stricken people impede fire men, the police and other authorities who are trying to protect them. So keep cool-don’t be alarmed! Justj use common sense! Some of the instructions that may : be later issued are of this character: Avoid open spaces, streets, parks. Leave bus, street car or auto. Seek a place of safety. Avoid top and bottom stories of buildings. Don’t use elevators. Use cellars only in well constructed build ings. Leave all personal belongings-your life is more important. Do not crowd in one spot. ! Schools Reopen ! For Spring Term The Seminole County High School, along with all other schools of the j County, opened Monday morning for I the regular Spring term. There were | changes in the local faculty. The enrollment in the local school was about the same as for the fall session, the total being above 600 pu- I pils. Patrol Office Construction Will Begin Soon Indications were this week that construction of the Highway Patrol office here would begin within the next week or ten days, according to a letter received from Major John Goodwin of the Public Safety Depart ment. Mr. Goodwin stated that a crew of state workmen were completing an of fice at Mcßae and that plans and specifications were now being drawn for the Donalsonville office and these would be submitted to the Lions Club committee at once for aproval. Seminole county will furnish SI,OOO of the amount to construct the office and the state will furnish the remaind er. The office will be located on the cor ner next to the residence of Mrs. A. C. Warren. Dr. Jenkins Called Into Service Dr. H. B. Jenkins, local physician and a member of the officers reserve of the U. S. Army, has received or ders to report for duty to Camp Gor don, at Atlanta, and he is expected to leave January 15th. A group of local business men and citizens of the county are expected to appeal to the army officials, however, to permit Dr. Jenkins to stay here, due to a shortage of doctors in this section, and this group is expected to go to Atlanta sometime this week to personally present the appeal, Dr. Jenkins holds the rank of Major in the Army. He is owner and chief surgeon of the Donalsonville hospital here. An associate. Dr, 11. 11 Haxley. who was also in the reserve corps,! was called to active duty' earlier this ; year. Longleaf is a study tree, usually; resistant to attack by insects and disease. Lespedeza serjcea, aay Extension j workers, will grow on much poorer land than alfalfa and for this reason has been called “poor land alfalfa”. | IF YOU ARE AT HOME . , . Put out the lights-they may guide enemy planes. Close windows tightly. Pull down shades. Turn off gas, electric connections if possible. Do not get excited. The above are only samples-but all should be thinking about them. It is our hope that we never will be called upon to carry them out. WE ARE AMERICANS, AND MIGHTY PROUD OF IT . . . Remember, this is not a war bullet in. It is only a reminder that in course of time definite instructions may be given. Even that will not mean that there is any danger of attack. Be prepared to learn to do your in dividual part as a citizen of this great City in every emergency. Everything possible is being done for your protection. If we keep our heads and follow instructions we have nothing to fear. Mr. Milton Shingler Dies Here Christmas Day The sudden death of Mr. Milton Shingler, well known and beloved citi zen of Donalsonville, which occurred Christmas Day, came as a distinct shock to his many friends, Mr. Shingler operated a camp on Spring Creek where he enjoyed the patronage of hundreds of hunters and fishermen from this section who visit ed his place for boats, meals and lodg mf while on fishing or hunting trips at Spring Creek. Early Christmas morning, appar ently feeling fine, he left his home j here and went to his camp. About 10 ■ o’clock he was found dead sitting on ’ a bench in the dining room of his eamp by a party of local hunters com posed of Messrs. Henry VanLanding ham, Fred Gibbons and Harris Hodg es, Sheriff Catledge of Bainbridge, was summoned and a coroner’s inquest was held, the verdict being that he had come to his death as a result of a, heart attack. He had been disabled from a weak heart for several years, and though his death was not wholly unexpected, nevertheless, it came as a shock. I He was born and reared in Donal-1 sonville, a son of the late T. J. Shing- j ler, Sr. He was 51 years old. Funerial services wet-e held at the! home of his brother T. J. Shingler, Jr., Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. C. U. Leach, of De Funiak Springs, Fla., conducting the service. Poll bearers were Paul, Sjd and Lewis Shingler, H, O- Cummings, Tom Tra wick apd Bartow Saunders, of Boni fay, Fla, Interment was In the local ceme tery, a large concourse of friends and many beautiful floral offerings at testing to the high esteem in which he was held. Evans and Son, funeral directors, were in charge. He is survived by his wit®, who be fore her marriage thirty years ago was Miss Julia Chason, and two daughters, Mrs. Lonie Lester and Mrs. Dan Bruce, of Atlanta. Among those from out of town at tending the funeral were: Mrs. J. S. Shingler. Messrs, Herbert and Bob Shingler and Miss Louise Shingler, of Ashburn; Dr. and Mrs. Harold Chason and daughter, of Chi cago; Dr, and Mrs, Reuben Chason; of Montgomery, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Leon Harrell, Mr. John Chason and Mrs. J. M. Grow, of Colquitt. Ginning Report The final ginning report for the year showed that Seminole county ginned 3,605 hales during the 1941 season as compared with 3,266 bales for the year 1940. Decatur county showed 925 bales ginned in 1941 as compared to a total of 986 for 1940. DONALSONVILLE Capitol of Seminole County The home of progressive people, pret ty homes, good churches, splendid schools and the best of climate. SINGLE COPIES 5 CENTS First Practice Blackout Held Here Monday Perhaps one of the largest crowds ever to attend a public meeting in Donalsonville was that on last Sun day afternoon when Mayor M. M. Minter and Capt. C. W. Beardsley of the Home Defense Corps called a meeting of the people of the communi ty att the courthouse. The court house was filled to overflowing with both white and colored attending. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit volunteer air raid wardens to patrol the streets of the city to make certain that a complete blackout of all lights was effected in the event of receiving a notice that enemy planes were approach ipng, C. L. Hatcher was named warden in chief, and R. C. Roberts was named assistant warden. Volunteer assi. tants were then named for each block in the city. The first practice blackout was held on Monday night. At a given signal at ten o’clock, the fire sirene was sound ed and all lights oi the city were ex tinguished. \V ith only one or two min or exceptions, the lights were all ex tinguished. An army plane circled the city to determine the success of the blackout and sounded a siren when one lighted building was observed. This was quickly extinguished, however. Other practice blackouts will be held soon, it is said, to get the public use to the signals. TO THE PEOPLE OF DONALSONVILLE The undersigned mayor and air raid wardens wish to express their appreciation of the splerdid co<per«- tion and attendance at the meeting at the Courthouse Sunday afternood. This certainly shows that same old Donalsonville spirit. That is, when something is to be done, the people of Donalsonville just get together and do it. Now is the time more than ever that we should certainly cooperate and pull together. By organizing Our City in advance we know what to do in case of an emergency. Again thanking you for your’ in terest now and in the furture,* Dr. M. M. Minter, Mayor, C. Lamar Hatcher, Warden, R. Curtis Roberts, Warden. OLIVE j THEATRE - - ‘ »ft Saturday Only Johnny Mcßrown, In ‘ BOSS OP' BULLION CITY” Monday and Tuesday Priscilla Lane, In “BLUES IN THE NIGHT" . 1 —— . i .1 1 Wednesday Only Ida Lupino and Lewis Hayword, in “LADIES LN RETIREMENT" . Thursday and Friday Walter Houston and Walter Bran nan, In “SWAMP WATER" Midget Theatre Saturday Only Brian Donlevy - Maria Montez, in “SOUTH OF TAHITI" NUMBER 49.