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CIRCULATES IN BEST
SECTION OF NORTH
WEST GEORGIA
VOL. 58; NO. 44..
CHRISTMAS PARCELS
SHOULD BE MAILED
BY DECEMBER I
To insure delivery of all gift
parcels in time for Christmas be
sure and send them by Dec. 1 at the
latest.
That important reminder came
yesterday from the Atlanta d str.ct
Os lice of Defense Transportation.
Transportation facilities are now
so overburdened, J. R. Williams.
ODT district manager, pointed out,
that delivery in time for the Yule
holiday can be guaranteed only if
the Dec. 1 deadLne is met.
And, the ODT official declared,
you get better selection and better
service at local stores when you
shop early.
Here are some of the reasons
listed by ODT which make an
early Christmas shopping season
essential this year: 1944 gift send
ing is expected to top 1943 by 25
per cent. Gifts will travel greater
distances due to wartime popula
tion dislocation; nationwide trans
portation and local delivery of
Christmas packages, when added
to the heavy holiday furlough
travel, with all transportation fa
cilities already overburdened by
war conditions, create a major
problem.
The only solution to that prob
lem, the ODT district manager em
phasized, is complete co-operation
of the public in meeting the Dec. 1
deadline mr gift sending.
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NATIONAL CHALLENGE
BY WILSON J. CULPEPPER
The general election of 1944 is
now a thing of the past. No doubt
every American is glad that this
ordeal is over. However, it has
been demonstrated that, even in
war-time, democracy can work. In
fact, in such a tragic world situa
tion, xree government has had an
opportunity to shine most bright
ly, and it has not railed to do so.
Where are those people who said,
a lew years ago, that, if war should
come to America, the United States
would be turned into a dictatorship
and at least national elections
would be dispensed with for the
duration?
Every American citizen should
take a sincere interest in the poli
tical affairs of his country. He
should strive to be an intelligent
and an honest patriot. In doing
so, he should vote courageously
and independently. Such a vote
deserves the highest commenda
tion, whether his candidate loses or
wins; and he will be a good sport
in defeat or in Victory.
The United States belongs to all
of its citizens. Whoever sits in the
seats oi national leadership are the
leaders of all Americans. It be
hooves each citizen, therefore, to
give his fullest co-operation and
loyaity, regardless of who occupies
the oiiiciai places. Consequently,
this is a time for each of us to
rededicate himself to our country
and to resolve that he will do all
that he can to promote national
unity and strength. Such involves
a determination to do all that can
be done io win the war at the
earliest possible date and to create
and to maintain a permanent peace
based upon justice and good will.
No higher goais could challenge an
American citizen at the moment.
May all American citizens rise
heroically to this present challenge.
Readers Nrged to
Patronize Bookmobile
Recently a notice appeared in
this paper regarding the bookmo
bile that would travel through this
county within the next month.
Watch the Summerville News for
the exact day that it will start its
tour because herein lies a wonder
ful for the readers of
Chattooga county. By co-operat
ing the libraries of Chattooga,
Walker and Dade counties will
give the public free access to 20,000
books. You will find that the li
brarian, Miss Sara Maret, is one of
the best in the state —that she is
both friendly and agreeable. Her
efficiency makes prompt service
her slogan.—Elizabeth Jackson, S.
H. S. Librarian.
STANSELL PROMOTED
With the Seventh Army, France.
Homer W. Stansell, son of Mr.
'and Mrs. Watt W. Stansell, of Sum
merville, Ga., Route 3, has received
a promotion from the grade of pri
vate first class to sergeant. Sgt.
Stansell is fighting with the 36th
“Texas” Division in France.
Carbon paper, adding machine
paper at The News Office
(Tin* Snmnwnnllr Nms
AMERICAN REB CROSS
CALLS FOR 500 MEN
Mr. J. T. Morgan, Chattooga
county chairman of the American
Red Cross, has received the fol
lowing' call for men to serve:
As American military operations
increase throughout the world,
particularly in the Pacific, the
American Red Cross revealed today
an *• for more than 500
adu • ’-t
ant field director ~.ai n. S. urces
overseas.
Now observing Red Cross over
seas operations, Chairman Basil
O’Connor confirmed this need for
men between the ages of 29 and 50.
“Expanding activities of the
army and navy in the Pacific and
China-Burma-India theaters al
ready demand a proportionate in
crease in Red Cross services to
American troops,” he said.
“That demand will continue ever
greater, following V-E day when
the major flow of troops will be to
those theaters, and eventually to
the Far East proper. Concurrent
ly, Red Cross services to the forces
of occupation in Europe must be
maintained.”
Although applicants should be
between the ages of 29 to 50, men
W’th outstanding qualifications who
are outside these age limits will be
considered, Chairman O’Connor
pointed out. Proof of draft deter
ment and American citizenship is
necessary, and candidates must be
in good physical condition. Grad
uation from a standard college or
university is desired and some ex
'perience in working with people
and helping them meet personal
and family problems.
The Red Cross provides its over
seas workers with a salary and
basic maintenance. When ac
cepted, they are sent to Washing
ton for a brief, concentrated pe
riod of training before assignment
to posts abroad.
Ii you should consider volunteer
ing for such service as is indicated
here, please get in touch with Mr.
Morgan.
GHATTODGA COUNTY
UNITED WAR FUND
The United War Fund quota for
Chattooga County was $6 000.00.
The quota for Trion was $3,500.00.
On this quota Trion has paid to
Mr. D. L. McWhorter, treasurer of
the fund, the sum of $4,605.88. On
a quota of $2,500.00, the rest of the
county has paid to the treasurer a
otal of $2,557.87. Other amounts
that have been subscribed are yet
to be turned in to the treasurer. At
present the cash received in excess
of the county quota is $1,163.75.
This is a splendid record, and each
contributor can feel a just pride
in having had a part in this great
service.
American Legion To
Celebrate Armistice
Day Saturday, Nov. 11
The American Legion and Aux
iliary are planning to enjoy a steak
supper at the hut, Nov. 11, at 7:30
p.m. The speaker for the evening
will be Mr. Dean Owens from Rome,
Ga. Mr. Owens is a legionnaire
and has taken an active part in
the work of the American Legion.
I am sure you will enjoy him. Be
sure and come.—H. R. Foster,
Chairman Publicity Committee.
D. W. SPRAGGINS PROMOTED
An Eighth Air Force Bomber Sta
tion. England.—D. W. Spraggins,
31, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sprag
gins, of Menlo, Ga.. Route -, who is
serving here with the veteran 306th
Bombardment group as a waist
gunner, has been promoted from
sergeant to staff sergeant, it was
recently announced by his com
manding officer, Col. James S. Sut
ton, of Findlay, Ohio.
As the waist gunner of a Flying
Fortress, the duties of Sgt. Spragr
gins are to protect the waist, or
“center section,” of his aircraft and
in an emergency to be ready to
take the place of the top turret
gunner and flight engineer. He
can handle two guns, one on each
side of the waist section.
The efforts of men like Sgt.
Spraggins in the bomber group re
cently received official recognition
when the First Bombardment Di
vision, of which this group is a
part, was awarded a Presidential
Unit Citation for “extraordinary
heroism” displayed in carrying out
the highly successful attack on the
enemy aircraft plants at Oscherle
ben and Halberstadt, Germany, de
spite extremely heavy fighter op
position.
Spraggins was employed as a
carpenter by the Trion Company
in Trion, Ga. t prior to his entry
into the Army Air Forces.
SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY GEORGIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1944.
ARMEB SERVICES URGE
TEXTILE WORKERS T 0
HELP WIN, SAYS UHL
Nine Mills in or Near Rome Can’t
Fill Army and Navy Orders;
Must Have 2,200 Additional
Workers for Part-Time
or Permanent Jobs
North Geor< textile workers
“won’t win me , ■ o r claimed
as heroes hut jy can
give something n<_ an of-
fer, in assisting to win sooner the
war in Europe and in the Pacific,”
declares Major General F. E. Uhl,
commanding general, Fourth Serv
ice Command, from his office in
Atlanta.
Part-time or permanent workers
with textile experience are urged
by the general to seek emp'oyment
in the mill of their choice in Rome,
Berryton, Lindale, Shannon, Sum
merville and Trion, where more
than 2,000 skilled workers are
sorely needed to fill increased or
ders for raw materials, placed by
the Army and Navy.
“Textile workers of North Geor
gia want to do their part in bring
ing peace without a day’s delay,”
Gen. Uhl continued. “Their chances
to help the nation to wm quickly
are right here at JuiTiard Mill,
Anchor Duck Mill, Rome Hosiery
Mill and Tubize Rayon Corpora
tion, all of Rome; Berryton Mills,
at Berry ton; Brighton Mills, at
Shannon; Pepperell Mills at Lin
dale; Summerville M l’s at Sum
merville, and Trion Mills at Trion.
All of these mills are calling or
men and women, and a worker fill
ing any one of these jobs will make
a sound, sensible contribution of
his or her skill in aiding our fight
ing men.
“Recent and rapid changes on all
war fronts, have caused unexpect
ed increases in our needs for tex
tile materials, both at home and
abroad and that is why I am ap
pealing to all textile workers to
volunteer now.
“So serious is the situation with
regard to textiles, that the War
Manpower Commission and United
States Employment Service are
utilizing all of their facilities in
attempting to locate permanent
and part-time workers. Textile
workers now unemployed, as well
as those who have been doing a
grand job in the mills since our
nation was challenged, should re
member that victory in Europe,
when it comes, will be only half a
victory. There still is long, hard
fighting before Japan is defeated.
Therefore, as commanding general
of the Fourth Service Command, I
urge every qualified worker to seek
proper assignment during this
cr.sis. The Army and Navy need
their skills, and will continue to
need them until complete victory
is ours,” General Uhl concluded.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT’S
POPULARITY CONTEST
CLOSES THURSDAY, NOV. 9
The Primary department is clos
ing the popularity contest Thurs
day, Nov. 9, at 12:00 noon. All
boxes will be taken up from the
different stores at that time. The
winners will be determined for our
Tom Thumb wedding, which will be
held on “Play Night” Thursday
night, Nov. 16, at 7:30 at the court
house. Also a bingo game and
cake walk will be held on that
night.
JAMES E. CRAWFORD, 89, DIES
FRIDAY, NOV. 3, NEAR LYERLY
James E. Crawford, 89, died at
the home of his brother, R. M.
Crawford, near Lyerly, Ga., Friday,
Nov. 3. Surviving are four brothers,
Will, John, R. M. and George, all
of Chattooga county.
Funeral services were held at
Bethel Presbyterian church Satur
day at 3 p.m., conducted by his
pastor, Rev. Harry Foster. Inter
ment in adjoining cemetery, with
Paul Weems Funeral Home in
charge.
EDUCATIONAL CENSUS
TO BE COMPLETED
AT AN EARLY DATE
This is again the year for the
educational census to be taken in
Georgia. In the near future the
takmg of the census will be com
pleted in Chattooga county. In pre
vious years about the extent of data
received when a school census was
taken was the number of persons
between the ages of 6 and 18. The
present census provides compre
hensive data on the total popula
tion needed in planning the school
program.
The information received will be
available to local, county and state
groups in educational planning
relative to buildings, transporta
tion, curriculum, age groups to be
served, xinance and the like.
If the census taker failed to get
the data on your family, will you
please see the principal of your
school. To do wise educational
planning it is exceedingly impor
tant for the information to be gath
ered on every household.
School principals, teachers and
bus drivers have co-operated whole
hearted in taking the census in
Chattooga county. They greatly
appreciate the co-operation of ev
ery family who has aided them in
securing the requested information.
Annual Trustee
Election Called
By County Board
The annual trustee election for
all of the school districts in the
county has been called by the
County Board of Education for Sat
urday, Sept. 9. All vacancies cre
ated by terms expiring Jan. 1, 1945,
will be filed at this time.
Katherine M. Clarkson, CSS.
Halloween Carnival
At Menlo Big Success
* There were plenty of interesting
attract ons fish pond, bingo, ghost
trail, faculty grave yard and a
number of others.
We were provided with good
things to eat from the country
store, candy counter, cakes and
veiner stand.
We thank our faculty and friends
"or providing us with all of these
things.
M'ss Louise Cook won the crown
of queen from high school Joe Ann
Simmons from grammar school and
Carolyn Webster from the primary
department. They received $272.09
in this contest.
Total amount received at the
carnival was $517.09.
We are indebted and grateful to
iur r ine superintendent and fam
ily, the faculty and pupils in mak
ing this fine entertainment pos
sible.
Every one present had fun and
helped our school at the same tune.
—Mrs. H. E. Wyatt.
SATURDAY, NOY. Tl
POPPY DAY HERE
Saturday, Nov. 11 (Armistice
Day) poppies will be sold on the
streets of Summerville and all over
the county. These poppies are
made by disabled war veterans and
are sold by the American Legion
Auxiliary, so bus' and wear a poppy
next Saturday, and remember al
ways that these red crepe poppies
are more than a memorial to the
dead —they are also a symbol of
hope and help for the living.
CHATTOOGA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book week will be observed in the
Chattooga Public Library from
Nov. 12 through the 18, and the
slogan “United Through Books,” is
as direct a symbol as can be found
to indicate to children as well as
adults, a friendly co-operation
among the peoples of the world.
Books are essential and today
millions are deriving help, diver
sion, inspiration and courage from
books. Books are explaining to a
bewildered nation why we fight,
how, and where, and whom we
fight. Books can help us to un
derstand our country, our world
and the history of our people, their
customs and ambitions they have
dreamed of and planned. Books
are really essential and enable us
to catch up with a changing
world. Be sure to visit our library
during Book week and every week.
—Rosa Shumate, Librarian.
Second sheets, mimeograph pa
per and cardboard at News Office.
NEW LIBRARY
SERVICE BEGINS
The time has come for the peo
ple of Chattooga county to begin
participating in the expanded li
brary service which was discussed
in a late issue of this paper. This
has been made possible through
che co-operation of the following
agencies: the State Department of
Education, the Chattooga and
Walker County Boards of Educa
tion, the Chattooga and Walker
County Library Boards, the Chat
tooga County Board of Roads and
Revenue, the City of Summerville
the Lions Club, the Rotary Club,
and the Woman’s Club.
A bookmobile will tour the coun
ty every four weeks making it pos
sible for all white people, adults as
well as children, to borrow reading
material free of charge. Children
will be served through the teach
ers in the schools. Adults may get
books from any of the community
centers.
Nov. 13—Myers, Welcome Hill,
Pennville, South Summerville.
Nov. 14—Subligna, Gore, Post
Office; Youngblood’s store, Ham
mond’s store, school.
Nov. 15 —Teloga School, Cloud
land: postoffice and school.
JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB
MEETS WITH MRS. LITTLE
The Summerville Junior Wom
an’s Club met on Nov. 2 at the |
home of Mrs. R. N. Little, with Mes- ;
dames Robert Henry and Willis
Tames as joint hostesses.
Mrs. Baker Farrar, president, |
called the meeting to order, and
the collect was read in unison.
Minutes of the May meeting and
he treasurer’s report were read
and approved. The roll was called
nd ten members answered present.
We were delighted to welcome Mrs.
Woodard and Mrs. Burnham as
visitors.
A library report was given by
our president, giving the highlights
regarding the new set-up in our
library program that fs co-operat
ng with the state program, where
by the counties of Chattooga, Wal
ker and Dade would secure a book
mobile to service the three coun
ties and whereby our library would
have access to 20,000 books.
A splendid report was also given I
on the wonderful work done on the|
cancer control drive.
A review of the year’s work was I
given by Mrs. Farrar, showing that
many worthwhile projects have
been carried out by the Woman’s
Club this year.
Mrs. J. R. Burgess, in the ab
sence of Mrs. Graves Myers, chair
man of the nominating committee,
gave her report and the following
officers were nominated and elect
ed for the ensuing year.
President—Mrs. Baker Farrar.
Vice-President Mrs. Fred Al
dred.
Secretary and Treasurer Mrs.
Paul Weems.
Library Chairman Miss Mary
Penn.
Cancer Drive Chairman Mrs.
Willis James.
Mss Elizabeth Jackson, chair
man of the program committee,
submitted the following program
"or 1945. It was recommended that
we study the three arts in our Al
lied countries as represented by
I v'ng artists. We will study an
artist, a musician and an author
from America, England, Russia and
China. The fourth program will be
based on arts and crafts.
It was also recommended by Miss
Jackson, our program chairman,
that the Junior Woman’s 1 Club
sponsor a Youth Center in Sum
merville; that a chairman be ap
pointed to gather all information
possible concerning a Youth Cen
ter and present to the club. This
recommendation was approved by
the club, and Mrs. Bob McWhorter
was made chairman, with the idea
of developing a permanent recrea
tion building in Summerville as a
“Dream of the Future.”
There being three vacancies in
the club, the following new mem
bers were elected: Mrs. Burnham,
Mrs. J. B. Woodard and Miss Mabel
Aldred.
There was a rising vote of thanks
to our faithful and efficient of
ficers of 1944.
The following committees were
appointed:
Cancer Control—Mrs. Wilson Cul
pepper, Mrs. Willis James, Mrs. Paul
Weems, Mrs. R. N. Little and Mrs.
Woodard.
Library—Miss Mary Penn, Mrs.
Harry Foster, Mrs. Fred Aldred, Mrs.
H. D. Brown and Mrs. Burnham.
Our program, of which Mrs. Cul
pepper so ably had charge, con
sisted of the study of two outstand
ing women of the world. Mrs. Bur
gess gave a very interesting talk on
the “Life of Mme’ Litvinoff,” and
Mrs. Culpepper presented an out
line of the “Life of Mme. Curie.”
A social hour was enjoyed and a
delightful salad course served.—
SPEED VICTORY—BUY
WAR BONDS AND
STAMPS OFTEN
LIGHT VOTE CAST
IN TUESDAY’S ELECTION
IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY
There are upwards of 7,000 regis
tered voters in Chattooga county.
Os this number 2,782 cast ballots
in Tuesday’s general election. Presi
dent Roosevelt received 2,495 votes.
The republican candidate received
281 votes; the independent ticket
received 6 votes.
Senator Walter F. George receiv
ed a total of 2,496 votes and the
Hon. Malcolm M. Tarver was given
2,482 votes.
All local candidates were elected
to the respective offices.
At this writing the number of
counted votes cast in the presiden
tial race stands at 38,427,832, with
a propect of its reaching a final
total of 50,000,0000 to 51,000,000. Os
this total number of votes already
officially reported, President Roose
velt has received 20,434,190 and Mr.
Dewey has received 17,933,641. The
present plurality in favor of the
president stands at 2.500,549.
Upon the basis of these figures
Mr. Roosevelt now has 407 electoral
votes and Mr. Dewey has 124. Two
hundred and sixty-six electoral
votes are required for election.
There is a possibility that the
president will pick up still more
electoral votes. Insofar as electoral
votes are concerned, the result in
the election is a landslide for the
president.
Mrs. G. B. Martin Dies
At Home Os Daughter
Mrs. G. B. Martin, of Summer
ville, died Thursday, Nov. 2, at 10
p.m. at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. E. C. Agan, of Birmingham,
Ala.
Besides her daughter, she is sur
vived by four sons, J. E. B. Martin,
of Chickamauga, Ga.; Evan, of
Fair.ax, Ala.; Frank, U. S. Navy;
Joe, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Funeral services were held at the
graveside in Summerville cemetery
at noon Saturday. Nov. 4, conduct
ed by the Rev. M. D. Short. Paul
Weems Funeral Home in charge.
Grover C. Pickle Dies
In Chattanooga
G. C. Pickle, 59, died at a Chat
tanooga hospital Sunday evening,
Nov. 5, axter a brief illness. He is
survived by his wife, one daughter,
Miss Robbie Pickle; three sons, G.
C., Jr., and Max, all of Broom
town Valley, Ala., and Donald, of
U. S. army.
Funeral services were held at the
Broomtown church Wednesday
morning at 11 o’clock with Rev. B.
L. Betts officiating. Interment in
adjoining cemetery. Paul Weems
Funeral Home was in charge.
George W. Davis, 57,
Found Dead in Bed
G. W. Davis, 57, was found dead
in bed early Sunday at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Maggie Mc-
Alaster, at College Park, Ga. He
is survived by his wife; four sons,
Willard, of Atlanta; Ralph, of New
Guinea; Stonewall, of Nebraska;
John David, of North Africa; three
daughters, Mrs. Ruby Powell, of
Lookout mountain; Mrs. Maggie
McAlaster and Miss Sallie Davis, of
College Park.
Funeral services were held from
the Summerville Church of God
Wednesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Waits. Interment in How
ell cemetery. Paul Weems Funeral
Home in charge.
SUMMERVILLE P.-T.A. TO MEET
IN GRAMMER SCHOOL
BUILDING, TUESDAY, NOV. 14
The Summerville Parent-Teacher
Association will meet in the large
grammar school building on Tues
day night, Nov. 14, at 7:30 o’clock.
Patrons of the school responded in
an excellent manner to the request
for attendance in October. In
creased interest was shown and
plans were made for the future
progress of the school. All who were
present enjoyed the excellent pro
gram that was presented. Our
school needs you. Come next Tues
day without fail, please.—Publicity
Chairman.
NOTICE
Our services in the courthouse
auditorium have been changed to
the second Sunday afternoon’s and
will begin at 2 p.m. We invite all
preachers and singers to come. We
are expecting to have present two
soldiers who have spent 2 years on
the battle fields. Everybody is in
' vited.—Rev. Charles Edwards.
$1.50 A YEAR