Devoted to The Best Interests of Dade County and Georgia.
NUMBER 18—VOLUME 45.
Pfc. Virgil Jenkins
Sends Nazi Flag
To His Father Here
Pfc. Virgil Jenkins, one of
Dade's young soldier boys,
who is now serving in Gen.
Omar Bradley's army in chemi¬
cal warfare division, now en¬
gaged in deadly conflict in
Germany, has sent his father
a Nazi battle flag, which was
captured on the battle front.
In addition to the flag, young
Jenkins sent his mother a hand¬
some 32-piece Bavarian China
dinner set. The Nazi battle flag
is about 36 by 24 inches in size,
and is made of heavy quality
red rayon cloth, upon which a
black Swasticka, about 12"
square, imprinted on a white
cloth background, is skillfully
semed. The flag has one hole
near the edge, which was prob¬
ably made by a Yank bullet
before the Hun color bearer hit
the dust.
The dinner set of Bavarian
China is beautiful in design,
each piece being adorned with
a heavy gold-plated band-
Both Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins
are proud of the service their
son is rendering, and apprecia¬
tive of the handsome souvenirs
he has sent them. May the
young soldier have a safe and
speedy return home.
Sgt. John Tatum
Serving in England
Sgt. John Tatum, former em¬
ploye of the Terrell Electric
Company in Chattanooga, is
now serving in an aircraft ac¬
cessories shop in England,
which has established an all-
time production record, accord¬
ing to figures released by the
air service command, an army
release stated recently.
Sgt. Tatum is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. G. C. Tatum of Tren¬
ton. A graduate of the Dade
County High School, he enter¬
ed the army in 1943 and has
been overseas for 16 months.
Homer Hutcherson Dies
Of Wounds Received
In Germany
Mrs. Fannie Hutcherson of
Trenton, has been informed by
the War Department that her
husband, Homer Hutcherson,
has died of wounds sustained
while on active duty with the
U- S. Army in Germany. Homer
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H.
Hutcherson of Trenton, and
prior to his enlistment in the
Army, was employed in Chat¬
tanooga. His
J. T. Tucker And
Hawaiian Serenaders
To Appear Here
J. T. Tucker and his Hawaiian
Serenaders will appear at the
Dade County High School audi¬
torium Friday night, May 4th,
sponsored by the Dade Coun¬
ty Post of the American Legion,
all proceeds to be given to the
Red Cross in this final effort to
raise Dade County's quota. J.
T. Tucker always puts on a
good show, so come on out
everybody and enjoy your¬
selves and at the same time,
help the Red Cross in this very
worthy undertaking.
Rising Fawn WMS
Meets at Baptist Church
The Baptist Woman's Miss¬
ionary Society of the Risinq
Fawn Church met Thursday at
the home of Mrs. W. J. West.
The devotional was given by
Mrs. Odell Morgan. Mrs. Ray
Smith reported that articles of
clothing for the national drive
could be deposited at Fricks
store in Rising Fawn. A social
hour was enjoyed after the
business session in which re¬
freshments were served.
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FOR "SALE—One L7C. Smith,
No. 8 Typewriter, price Dade very
reasonably. Apply, The
County Times, Trenton, Ga.
Joe Lee T^tum, Rossville,
Ga-, spent the week-end with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M.
Tatum here.
THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1945.
Series of Revival
Services To Be Held
at Morganviiie Church
Beginning on Sunday even¬
ing, May 6th, a series of revival
services will be held at the
Morganviiie Methodist Church.
With the exceptio nof Monday
night, which is the time of
graduation exercises at the
Morganviiie school, services
will be held each night through
out the week, beginning at 7:45
o'clock.
The revival preacher is the
REV. R. G. FARMER
Rev- R. G. Farmer, pastor of the
St. John Methodist Church in
East Chattanooga. Mr. Farmer
is a well known Christian lead¬
er and evangelist. He preached
at Trenton during revival ser¬
vices rather recently and was
exceptionally well received by
the people. Morganviiie
The pastor of the
Church emphasizes that all of
the people of the community
are cordially invited to attend
the services, regardless of de¬
nominational preferences. be¬
During the same week,
ginning on Tuesday morning,
the church will sponsor a Va¬
cation Bible School for the chil¬
dren and young people. It is
hoped that many of the boys
and girls of the community, a-
gain regardless of denomina¬
tion, will plan to come and will
"sign up” at the school on
special cards which will be left
there by the pastor. each of
The church gives to
you a hardy invitation to join
in some good ol' time singing
and to hear some good ol' time
preaching during this next
week.
AN ORDINANCE
Of the City of Trenton
No. 50—As Amended
By virtue of the authority
vested in the Mayor and Coun¬
cil of the City of Trenton, Ga.,
it is hereby ordered that from
and after this date it shall be
unlawful for any organization,
firm, person or persons to spon¬
sor, promote or cause to be
done any public dances of any
style upon the .Court House
Square between the hours of
12 o'clock noon and 12 o'clock
midnight. amendment is . , hereby- ,
This City Ordi¬
ordered to apply and to made
nance No. 50, is a
part of the same and any viola-
tions to ordinance No. oO or
Ordinance No. 50, as amended
shall remain the same, except
j person or persons Or-
e in violation of
o. 50, or Ordinance
amended, shall fail
fine imposed by the
rtor of the City of
be confined to
It to exuccu vju y
labor upon the city
renton, Georgia, not
ju aays. May-
passed by the
ncil, on this the 1st
, 1945.
H DYER, Mayor.
RL'i A. ELLIS,
1. REEVES,
G. BICE,
Councilmen.
It Pays- to Advertise!
Harry S. Truman:
From Farm To
White House
From a Missouri farm to the White
House—Harry S. Truman came to
the last stop on that long road when
he took the oath as President of the
United States, late on the afternoon
of April 12th.
The man upon whose shoulders
rests frightening responsibilities was
born 61 years ago, May 8, 1884, on a
farm near Lamar, Mo., the son of
John A. and Martha E. Truman.
When Harry was four years old, his
folks moved back to Jackson county
and settled on a 600 acre place, a
few miles outside of Kansas City,
Mo. The Truman clan had been in
Jackson county since 1842.
Harry’s mother, who is still alive
at 92, came from an adjoining farm.
Her people, the Youngs, had also
lived in Jackson county a long time.
She was born in 1852.
The new President attended public
schools in Jackson county, gradu¬
ating from Independence, Mo., high
school in 1901. All through his school
days he helped to till the huge acre¬
age, which was planted mostly in
corn.
Poor eyesight (he always wears
glasses) kept him out of West Point
after he had passed the rigorous
scholastic examinations. He went
to Kansas City and worked at what¬
ever jobs he could, drug store clerk,
newspaper mail room bundler, and
bank clerk. Finally he returned to
the family farm, where he remained
for several years.
During his stay in Kansas City
he had enlisted in the National
Guard. He advanced through the
grades of noncommissioned
rank. When the United States
entered the war in 1917 he went
to field artillery school, and be¬
came a lieutenant. After serving
In France in the Argonne and St.
Mihiel campaigns, he was ad¬
vanced to a captaincy When he
ret .ned to this country he held
a major’s commission. Later, in
the army reserve he became a
colonel.
Soon after returning from war
In 1919, he married Bess Wal¬
lace, a school teacher in Inde¬
pendence. One child, Mary Mar¬
garet, was born to them. Decid¬
ing to enter business, he pooled
his savings with a friend and
opened a haberdashery shop in
Kansas City. The sharp recession
of 1920-21 brought failure and
loss to Truman.
Casting about for some other ca¬
reer, Truman decided to try for
some small political office. He ran
for county judge and was elected.
Studied Law
While in Office
While in office Truman realized
that a knowledge of law was essen- ,
tial to any further advancement, j
Consequently City School of he Law entered at the the Kansas of 39, j
age
and studied nights for three years.
He was admitted to the bar soon
after graduation.
From 1922 to 1934, with the excep¬
tion of one term, 1924-26, he held
county offices. In the 1926 elections
he became presiding judge, a step
higher. He was rapidly growing in
political stature.
In 1934 he was jumped over nu¬
merous other aspirants, and entered
as regular party candidate for the
United States senate, somewhat to
his surprise. He had been intending
to run for county collector. Although
comparatively unknown, the party
label carried him to success.
Wisely recognizing the limitations
that inexperience placed upon him,
Senator Truman remained rather in¬
conspicuous and silent until he could
learn his duties and study the issues
that came up for consideration.
It was not until his second
term that he began to take a vig¬
orous part in law-making and
other business of the senate. He
leaped into public notice in Feb¬
ruary, 1941, when he . was ap¬
pointed chairman of the special
committee to investigate the war
program. This group of senators
became known in headline lan¬
guage as the ‘‘Truman commit¬
tee.”
During the next few months
Truman and his colleagues
toured the country, investigating
war contracts. Through the com¬
mittee’s recommendations a sav¬
ing of $200,000,000 was effected.
President Was
Watching Senator
President Roosevelt, who had been
watching the Missouri senator, be¬
gan to consider whether Harry Tru¬
man’s abilities might not better
serve the country in some executive
capacity. No opening developed of
sufficient importance, however, and
Truman continued with his legisla¬
tive duties and his committee work.
He had been slowly forging ac¬
quaintances throughout the senate.
Though not spectacular, his person¬
ality, integrity and energy won him
respect and admiration. He also had
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Published Weekly — Since 1901.
Will Lead the Nation to Victory
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President Harry S- Truman has indicated that he will close¬
ly follow general policies of the late President Roosevelt, in order
to bring a quick and lasting peace to the world.
Family in Happy Campaign Mood
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Twenty-year-old blonde Mary Margaret Truman, aauymer
of the new President, aspires to a musical career. She is a popu¬
lar member of George Washington university crowds and a
member of Pi Beta Phi, and is shown with the new first lady of
the land and her father, after he won the vice presidential
nomination at Chicago.
While a Student j
Photo shows Harry at the age
of 15, while he was attending
high school at Independence,
Mo.
FOR SALE—One 1942 Ford %-
ton pick-up truck, in perfect good con¬
dition mechanically, has
tires, radio and heater. Can be
seen at Kyzer's Service Station
on Friday afternoons—Dewey
Culpepper, Flat Rock, Ala.
Dade County’s Only Newspaper.
Davis High School
Exercises to Be Held
Friday, May 4th
The Commencement Exer¬
cises of Davis Junior High.
School will be held Friday,
May 4th, ert 10:00 A. M., with
former Senator Elbert Forester,
who is now State War Cam¬
paigns Director of Georgia, de¬
livering the commencement ad¬
dress, it has been announced
by Supt. G. C. Austin.
Diplomas will be delivered
to of the following Seniors by Supt.
Schools L. M. Allison:
Thelma Ivey, Lebron Gass,
Doris Bodenhamer, Gilbert
Dunn, Ruth Wood, Nettie Echols,
.and June Pike.
The Valedictory and Saluta¬
tory address will be delivered
by Thelma Ivey and Ruth
Wood, respectively.
Davis High School has made
splendid progress under the
supervision of Prof, and Mrs.
Austin, who came to the school
in its first year. Many other
teachers have helped to make
the school a success. Since the
opening term of 1936, the en¬
rollment has come up to 430,
and students graduating have
made splendid records in their
further schooling.
Aaron S. Brandon Is
Promoted to Corporal
15TH AAF IN ITALY. — An
assistant ground crew chief, re¬
sponsible for the mechanical
runninq condition of one of the
P-51 Mustangs of the leading
fighter groups of the Mediter¬
ranean theater, Aaron S.
Brandon, 21-year-old son of
Mrs. Myrtle Brandon, of Tren¬
ton, has been ‘-omoted to the
rank of corporal.
A student at Dade High
School here, Brandon left in
1940 to work as an engineer's
aid for the E. I- Dupont De-
Nemours & Co., at Childerburg,
Ala. He entered the AAF in
October, 1942, and joined Italian the
31st Fighter Group at its
base in May, 1944.
One of the oldest AAF fighter
groups, in point of combat fly¬
ing against the Nazis, the 31st,
with a surne of 21 aerial vic¬
tories on the last day of March,
1945, ran its totcri to 569 enemy
planes. Brandon's sauadron, the
309th Fighter Squadron, has ac¬
counted for 186 of these.
Another historic mission
flown by the Mustangs was the
recent 15th Air Force maiden
assault against a Berlin target
from Italy. The 31st shot down
live jet-propelled ME 262's of
the ' : ~Ht credited to the 15th's
fighters over the German capi¬
tal.
Second Air Decoration
Won by Trenton Gunner
AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE
BOMBER STATION, England— of
Sgt. Hearl W. Clayton, 19,
Trenton, ball-turret gunner on
an Eiqhth Air Force B-17 Flyinq
Fortress, has been awarded an
Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air
al, eauivalent to another a-
ward of the meaal. M
The award was for meri¬
torious achievement during
bombing attacks against Ger¬
man military targets in co-oper¬
ation with advancing Allied
ground forces, as a member of
Lt.-Col. Caster C. Cox' 388th
Bomber Group- of Mr, and Mrs.
He is the son 1,
Earl C. Clayton of Route
Trenton, and was an employe
of the St. Johns Shipbuilding Fla.,
Company at Jacksonville, AAF in
before entering the
April, 1944.
More than 700,000 different
Items shipped to the army are
wrapped or boxed in paper.
WAR BULLETIN
President Truman today an¬
nounced that all German re¬
sistance has come to an end
in Italy, as 28 divisions laid
down their arms in uncondi¬
tional surrender. It has also
been reported without con¬
firmation that Hitler has died
in the defense of Berlin, and
that Admiral Karl Doenitz has
taken his place as top ranking
Nazi.
Early Days of War
Harry S. Truman entered
World War I as a lieutenant of
the Missouri National Guard.
He saw action at Saint Mihiel
and the Argonne and was pro¬
moted to Captain and later mai-
or. When war ended he was a
colonel of the reserve corps. •
FOR SALE—One-half Gueren-
sey and one-half Jersey, three-
year-old Cow, with first calf.— :
See J. O. Broome, Trenton, Ga. !
$1.50 PER YEAR
