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Try Our Job Printing VOL 65; NO. 45 Christmas Seals Arrive At Headquarters Here The 1949 Christmas Seals, sea- ( luring a modernistic drawing of a dove in flight, recently arrived at headquarters of the Chattooga Tuberculosis Association, ac cording to Mrs. O. L. Cleckler county Seal Sale chairman. Tliis year’s Seal was designed by 27-year-old Herbert M. Mey ers, of Leonia, N. J., whose origi nal drawing won first prize in a nationwide contest conducted by the Society of Illustrators, a national organization of out standing artists, illustrators, and art directors, with headquarters in New York City, Mrs. Cleckler added. With the' approval and coop eration of the National Tubercu losis Association, the Society sponsored the contest among students of accredited art schools all over the country. The selection of Mr. Myers’ design by a jury of Society officials and American artists was corrobo rated by the National Associa tion’s Christmas Seal Sale Ad visory which customarily makes the final choice of the Seal Sale design each year. The 1949 Seal Sale. nroc?'”’s of which will be used to finance the Chattooga Tuberculosis As sociation’s program for the com ing year, opens on Nov. 21 and will continue until Christmas. The quota for Chattooga County has been set at $2,000. the mini mum needed for the associa tion's 1950 projects of tubercu losis prevention and control. As in former years, the Seals were supplied by the National Association, with which the Chattooga Tuberculosis and 3,- 000 other voluntary tuberculosis associations are affiliated. Christmas Seals are sent an nuallv bv the NTA to associa tions in the 48 states and three United States terri*cri^s Mar ka, Hawaii, and Pureto Rico— where the Christmas Seal Sale is also conducted. Christmas Seals, printed litho '’raphically each year in four colors, are made in two impres sions on large sheets of gum med paper to keep costs at a minimum. Mrs. Cleckler said. The printing is done in four commercial plants in different sections of the country and Seals are mailed directly from the plants to make distribution as economical as possible, she said. Catches Fire The home of Paul Byars, at Berryton. was slightly damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon when the fire started at a stove flue. The Summerville Fire Depart ment answered the call and the flames were quickly extin guished. GORE HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL FRIDAY The Gore Halloween Carnival will be held at 7:30 p. m. Friday at the school gymnasium .it was disclosed this week by Grover Smith, principal The busses will run. Mr. Smith said. There will be no admission charge to the carnival. A cake walk will be featured with other attractions Including bingo and a fish pond. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be on sale. -HERE ’N THERE- Two Trion Marines landed Oct. 22 on the coast of Labrador as , members of a Marine Corps Landing Force under the com mand of Brig. Oen William J. Whaling. They are: Cpl. Jimmie L. Sams, son of Mr and Mrs. Marion Sama, of Trion. Route 1; and Private First Class John C. Raines, son of Mrs. Julia Col lins. of Box 148. Trion. After completing the shlp-to short phase of the operation the force will move for an exended stay in the field. The operation has been named “Noramex." Marine Private First Class Thomas H Luttrel. of William Luttrell, of Route 1, Summer ville, landed Oct. 22 on the coast of Labrador as a member of a Marine Corps Landing Force un der the command of Brig. Oen. William J. Whaling Comprised of more than 3.000 Marines from the Second Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N. C„ the Leathernecks are undertak ing to prove the adaptability of amphibious warfare to cold weather conditions. After completing the ship-to shore phase of the operation I Smiunrruilk Nfius Lee McWhorter Succumbs Io Illness Lee McWohrter, 78, of Bolling Road, died at his home Monday after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 29, 1871, at Teloga, in Chattooga County, the son of the late Samuel Madi son Knox and Frances Cochran McWhorter. In 1884 the family moved from Teloga to the McWhorter farm on Bolling Road. He married Miss Mary Emma Barnett, of Lindale, on Jan. 14, 1903. who preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 1945. He is survived by two sons, Daniel Lee McWhor ter, of Summerville; and John Madison McWhorter, of Chatta nooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Sanford, of Rome; and Mrs. E. B. Harris, of Ft. Lauder dale, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Anne Harbin McWhorter, Rose mary McWhorter, Diane Mc (Whorter, Marie McWhorter, Bill | Sanford, Sallye Sanford and San (dra Harris; four sisters, Mrs. W. M. Blackwell, of Golden, Texas; Mrs. J. L. McGinnis, Mrs. J. H. Edge and Miss Lois McWhorter, all of Summerville; one brother. Henry Madison McWhorter, of Summerville. Mr. McWhorter took an in | terest in civic affairs, being a (member of the Board of Educa tion of Chattooga County for a number of years. He was a faith jf ul Presbyterian, serving as an Elder. He was a man of deep convictions and a sincere lover of the truth. In all these fields of service, his character was ;what counted most with those who knew him. The best descrip tion of that character is that he was a good man, not in the ( cheap and shallow way in which that word is sometimes used, but in the sense in which it was used of Barnabas. A neighbor once said, “If Lee McWhorter told me Chattooga River had gone dry I wouldn’t ‘have doubted it.” Day by day he lived a good life and excerised an influence whose full results only eternity (can disclose. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Tuesday at the Summer ville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Foster officiating. In terment was in the Summer - viile Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. G. Allen, M. M. Allen, Sr., R. W. Ransom, Carl Wilson, J. W. Thrasher and R. W Henry Revival Begins Al Presbyterian Chiireli Here Revival services will begin at the Summerville Presoyterian Church aat 7:30 p. m. Sunday, October 30, and continue through Thursday evening Nov. 3. Dr L. R. Scott, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, of Rome, will bring the messages, ih? Rev. H R. Foster, pastor said. “Dr. Scott is an able preacher and we extend to you a cordial invitation to attend these serv ices." the Rev. Mr. Foster stated. "We are looking for God’s bless ings and invite you to come and share them with us." the force will move inland for an extended stay in the field. The operation has been named "Noramex." Private First Class luiwrence Anderson, son of Mrs. Nona An derson. of 523 North Spencer Street, Dalton, is a member of the 24th Infantry Regiment, now staloned at Oifu, Japan, a part of the 25th Infantry (Tropic Lightening) Division, command ed by Major General William B. Kean. He is a rifleman In Headquar ters Company 3rd Battalion and is now on field maneuvers at the base of Mt. Fujit. Japan's most famous mountain. He entered the Army in Aug nst. 1947, received his basic training at Fort Dix. departing for overseas duty in January. IP4B Richard J. Edwards, fireman. VSN, husband of Mrs. Richard J Edwards, of Berryton. recent ly visited the French Rivera on a ten-day leave when the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines, of which he is a crew member put In to Oofe Guan. France. Leave parties to Paris and oth er points of interest in France have been arranged for the erew. SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY” OCTOBER 27, 1949 Ga. Power Company Announces Pome Division Judges The three judges to select the winners of the 1949 Champion Home Town Contest from the Rome Division were announced bj’ J. J. McDonough, Vice-Presi dent and Rome Division Manager of the Georgia Power Company, as the deadline, Monday, Octo ber 31, approaches for the sub mission of progress reports. Three leading citizens of Rome who have agreed to serve as judges are: Warrne Coppedge, chairman, Coppedge Oil Compa |ny; E. L. Wright, headmaster, Darlington School; and Mrs. .Audrey Matthews, past president lof the Georgia Federation of (Garden Clubs. These judges will meet Tues day, November 1, in Rome and spend the following 10 days go ing over the reports submitted by the towns in the Rome Di i vision. They will also visit the (towns which, in their opinion, ‘have made the most improve- ( ment. When they have selected the winners in towns under 1,000 and towns of 1,000 to 20,000 population, they will, on Novem ber 11, send the reports to At lanta to be judged by the judges, who will select the six winning towns that will share the $4,500 in cash prizes. A final suggestion to the I chairman of the Summerville 1 scrap book or progress report ‘committee: “Be sure that all im jprovements, large or small, are (included in this report, and be ( sure it is sent in and postmarked (not later than October 31, 1949, ( midnight.” VFW Offered Support la Beautificatum Plan The Mason-McCaulley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars was considerably encouraged in its beautification program this week when several civic leaders en dorsed the idea and pledged full support. “We shall certainly do any thing we can to help the VFW in this effort to beautify U. S. Highway through Chattooga County,” Fred Aldred. President of the Chattooga County of Commerce, said this week. “We are highly in favor of beautifying any roads in the county,” he continued. "All di rectors and other members have expressed themselves as think ing it a great idea. We believe this will cause a lot of favorable comment from tourists if we do it in a big way. Crepe myrtle would certainly make the streets of our towns more impressive than paper sacks, newspapers and objectionable signs.” Another person expressing In terest in the VFW project is Mrs. O. G. Morehead, Presi dent of the County Garden Club. She stated that her organiza tion had endorsed the plan and would lend any help possible. J. B. Butler. County Agricul tural Agent, stated that he doesn’t “know of any project that would attract more atten tion to the people passing through Chattooga County than a highway project of this kind." Little Sand Mt. Is Winner Community Contest Here Little Sand Mountain Com munity, for the second year in succession, was the winner of the Chattooga County Community Improvement Contest, with Han son Community following close behind taking second place. Oak Hill took third place. The first place winner goes Into the Chattanooga area Con test, in which Judging gets un derway Oct. 31. Judges were: Miss Wilma Pace, Chattooga County Health Nurse; Wolter Hearn. Assistant County Agent. Walker County; and Mr. Coffee, of the Walker County Soil Conservation Office. The Judging was completed Friday. As president of the Little Sand Mountain organization. Mrs. Z. M. Cooper has led the closely bound settlement through the two contests to first place. Chiefly a truck - gardening community, every family had a fall garden this year. Although last year’s supply of canned fruit was adequate, most families canned even more this year. The Leonard Owens family had a cel- Local Youth Saeh Top Gardou Honors In $6,009 Contes! j Betty Jean Vaughn, of Sum- ( merville, will represent Chat i tooga County in the ninth an- ( nual $6,000 Production Market ing Contest of the National Jun ior Vegetbale Growers Asso ciation, according to an an nouncement by W. A. Sutton, State 4-H Club Leader. Miss Vaughn is seeking the nation’s junior vegeetable grow ing championship and a share of the cash awards and scolar ships provided by A & P Food Stores for outstanding perform- I ers in the contest. The program is designed to j help young farmers develop new (and more efficient methods for producing and marketing vege tables. It offers a SSOO award for the national champion, four S2OO regional awards, thirty-three sectional awards of SIOO each and four $lO aw’ards in each state. Winners will be determined by a judging board of college! professors and officials of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. They will be announced during the fifteenth annual NJVGA ( convention at Washington,, D. C., in December. In announcing the local com petitor for the country's top (junior farming honors, Sutton pointed out that the contest aims to encourage further de velopment of this county’s agri- ( cultural resources. Last year i vegetable crops valued at ap proximately $22,000 were mar-1 keted from local farms, he said "Mr. Butler said that it would be a good thing if all the farm ers and people throughout the county woulld work with the VFW wholeheartedly. “I feel sure that 4-H Club members who live along the highway will assist by setting out flowers and trees to help beautify their own homes, as well as the route as a whole.” Also expressing enthusiasm. C. C. Brooks. County Director of •he Production and Marketing Administration, stated that he and his office would support the plan to the limit of their power. “We shall help get the shub bery as cheaply as possible. It will mean a great deal to every one to beautify this important route.” Rufus Pruitt. Chairman of the VFW Beautification Committee, said that in addition to enthusi asm on the part' of civic groups, many individuals had spoken to him personally about it. offering help and encouragment. “Many of them said they won dered why something of this na ture had not been done a long time ago." Mr. Pruit staed. The project was decided upon after the state department of VFW asked all posts to sponsor a wayside park Since Chattooga County already has one. located atop Taylor’s Ridge, it was de cided that beautifying the cen tral highway here would be a worthwhile project. lar full of bright canned foods, a total of 100 cans for the fami ly of four. Beef calves are raised by many Sand Mountain folks and live stock is becoming more widely recognized as a profitable ven ture. The community spirit which exists was evidenced several month ago when Houston Car gle's residence burned. Before the ashes got cold, they were being cleared away for the building of a new home. In two weeks and two days, the Cargles were in their new home, and the only payment they had made was to the over-all contractor. Labor, food, clothing, and food were given by neighbors who believe that they are their "brother's keeper." Many farmers have “church patches" total proceeds from which will be used the building of a new Baptist church on the community. The center of com munity life on the mountain, the Little Sand Mountain Bap tist chapel claims as members Penn's Foresight Praised Sunday Al Schoo! Dedication "Our forefathers saw some- I thing in future generations that Iwe as a nation fail to see to | day.” This was declared Sunday as- I (ternoon by C. B. Akin, County ; School Superintendent, as hel i spoke at the dedication of the j mew $35,332 Pennville School. Speaking highly of the fore- ( sight of William Hamm Penn, donor of the land on which the ( building rests, Mr. Akin said that vision is needed today such las Mr. Penn showed when “he i surely must have gazed into a | mythical crystal ball and had (faith in the educational future of ( (this area.” Claude H. Porter, former Judge ! jof the Rome Judicial Circuit, ( gave a history of Pennville, ( 'stating that in 1889 Mr. Penn' (deeded six acres of land. Four were to be used for a cemetery ( and two for a school and non- ( denomination church. The old school and church building was erected in 1914, ( (with Mr. Penn giving most of the lumber and S2OO for the workmen. Two and a half more acres were later given by the Selman family. Mr. Porter pointed out that (the present school measures up in every way to school buildings throughout the state. It is a six-room brick structure with modern eqipment. "There are only two hopes for ( the world today” Mr. Porter said I in conclusion. "They are Christi anity and education.” Following his address, Mrs. O. A. Selman and Miss Mary Penn presented a picture of Mr. Penn, which was unveiled by little Susan Selman. The picture will hang in the hall of the school. The school chorus presented several selections, including “Now the Day is Over” and "Morning Prayer.” Mrs. Ross Arden and Miss Ann Williams directed the chorus. Several hundred persons gathered on the hillside for the I services. Sc*ho»l Check Arrives Here. Mr. Akin States The check from the U. S. gov emment reimbursing Chattooga County for it’s loss of the Sum merville High School building by fire in 1943 has arrived. It is for $44,637.50. C. B. Akin made this disclos ure this week, stating that im provements at the Summerville School already are underway and will be paid from this check. At the time of the tragic fire, ( the building was being used by ; the government as OPA head quarters here. Halloween Dance At •Home* Monday A big Halloween dance is slated for the Memorial Home from 9 to 12 p. m. Monday, lead ! ers of the veterans organiza-, (tions have disclosed. Prizes will be given for the most original costumes and two unannounced prizes will be given. Judges will be Ross Thomas. Sadd Dalton. Buddy Hammond and W. E. Turner. The music will be furnished by Curley Kinsey and his band. most all residents there. Al though the collection has not been made this year, there al ready is $5,000 ready to be ap plied to the building. Il was felt that the road from the U. S. Highway to the moun tain should be paved because the present road is sandy and wash es easily, causing it to be al most constantly in need of re pair. Again, the community display ed their talent for getting the seemingly “impossible" at least started. Upon learning that the county could not afford to pave the road, but would furnish ma chinery. Sand Mountain folk got together $1,200 for black top ping this strip, They hope to have a good road up to their highland dwellings by next sum mer Hanson, Second Scampering closely behind the mountain community for first place honors was Hanson com munity located west of Trion. See Page Four Fire School to Be Heid Here; Begins Monday CORRECTION In last week’s picture of the women at the Cooking School ! Mrs. Charles Fink is shown at ( the left instead of Mrs. O. G. j Morehead as was stated. Mrs. Morehead stands next to Mrs. Fink, Mrs. Rufus Pruitt, Mrs. ( Frank Prince and Miss Sara ( Boddie follow. Child Injured In Mantle Mishap Claudia McConkey, two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. IL. McConkey, of Summerville, (suffered severe head injuries Tuesday when a wooden mantle struck her. The mantle was to be placed in the McConkey home and fell on the child as she played near (it. She was treated at the Little Clinic. Armistice Celebration To Be Held November 13 Another big Armistice Day celebration is being planned by American Legion Post 129 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6688. it was learned this week. The event is scheduled to get underway at 2 p. m. Sunday, No vember 13, at the Memorial Home. James L. Carmichael, of Swainsboro, state VFW com mander. will be principal speak er for the occasion. The State Legion Commander. George J. Hearn, of Monroe, also has been invited to speak. After the main program a Final Plans Under Way Here For Methodist Centennial MORE JOIN NEW P.-T. 1 HERE The Parent-Teacher Associa tion membership this week con tinued to soar upward as dozens । of other persons joined the ranks of those working for the better ment of the school and closer cooperation between parentsand teachers. The membership drive will (dose at the next meeting in No vember, Mrs. G. B. Blackwell, Membership Chairman, said this week The three rooms with the largest attendance on behalf of parents will receive prizes, it was disclosed. Among those joining recently were: Mrs H. P Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. J. G Allman. Mr. and Mrs G. F Anglin. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bigham, Mr. and Mrs. Eu gene Bruce. Dr and Mrs Robert Davison. Mr. and Mrs Robert Farish. Mrs. Clovus Fisher, Mr. and Mrs Charles Fink. Mr. and Mrs. J W Flannagan. the Rev and Mrs. H. R. Foster. Mr. and Mrs Robert Gamble. Mrs. Leon Gamble Sr.. Mrs Mamie Gil reath. Dr. and Mrs, William Gist, Mrs. A. H. Glenn, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Goodwin, Mr and Mrs., Don Groce, and Dr. and Mrs Eu gene Hamner. A. M. JOHNSON DIES MONDAY A M <Pat> Johnson died of a heart attack Monday. October 18 Surviving him are his widow. Sully Johnson: one son, Alford Johnson: three daughters, Mrs Tennic Jordan, of Lyerly: Mrs. Willie Stoker, of Ringgold: and Mrs Cummie Ruy. of LaFayette: one brother. Tom Johnson, of Lyerly: one sister. Sarah John son. Sixteen grandchildren also survive Interment was In the Adams Cemetery. Farm Bureau Farm Bureau leaders met Monday night nt the County Agent’s office In Summmervllle to lay plans for the final week of the Membership Drive, which will end October Si. Howard Baker presided at the meeting and instructions were given for this week’s activities The goal in members is 750 new members, it was stated Growing With Chattooga $1.50 PER YEAR A fire school will be conduct (ed in Summerville next week by Lieuteant Richard P. Sharp, as (sistant Fire Chief of the Rome Fire Department, it was dis ‘ closed this week by Police Chief W. M. Whaley. The school will begin at 7:30 p. m. Monday and will be held daily at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall. General fire fighting will be ( taught the volunteer group, Chief Whaley said. He urged all (firemen attend, as it will be most helpful and interesting. There are approximately 15 volunteer firemen in the city. The purpose of this, the first (such school in Summerville, is ( to aid in having Georgia fire ! insurance rates cut, Chief Whaley said. He also stated that similar schools are being held over the state. Recently, Chief Whaley, C. M. Tutton, Joe Frank Thompson, Roy Alexander and Kelton Fitch attended the Rome Fire School. | menu consisting of fish, weiners, french fries, slaw, coffee and other deliciacies, will be served. | Those wishing tickets are asked ( to purchase them as early as (possible in order that the Food Committee can make plans. Those on the food committee are: Mack Arden. Elmer Green. Marion Rider, Furman Camp, R. H. Hogue. Alfred Ellis, Ray (Marbutt. Ray Van Pelt. Fred Lancaster. Walt Dalton, D C. Greeson. Joe Eleam. Gene Wil bans. Jim Teddra. John Knowles, Stanley Greenwood and Douglas Baker. The centennial Sunday at the Summerville Methodist Church, will mark the opening of Church Loyalty Month, the Rev. Henry Walker, pastor, said this week. He urged all members to sup port the program 100 per cent and to invite someone to attend services with them. ; The Rev. Mr. Walker will speak । at the 11 a. m. service Sunday and his subject will be “A ■ Church to Match This Hour.” Following the sermon, lunch will be served. Everyone is asked I to bring a basket lunch. . I .A program will follow in the , afternoon, it was stated Asso. S. 5. Rally Planned for Sunday At S. Summerville The quarterly Associational Sunday School Rally will be held at the South Summerville Bap tist Church at 2:30 p. m. Sun day. October 30. Music will be furnished by the South Summerville Choir and i there will be special numbers. The devotional will be by the Rev. W, H. Dean. The Rev. George Schroeder will outline plans for the Sunday Schools for this Associational year and at tendance and efficiency ban ners will be awarded bv the Rev. W M. Steele. Superintendents and teachers are urged to be present with a large number of pupils. Duke Espy. Associational Sunday School Superintendent, said. MRS MILLICAN, 74, DIES TUESDAY Mrs. Lizzie Millican. 74. passed away at her home at Summer ville. Route 2. at 12 noon Tues day after a lingering Illness She is survived by one daugh ter. Mrs. Arrle Lee LeCroy. of Rome; 4 sons. W. T Millican. Summerville, Route 2; Charlie Millican. Summerville; M J. Millican, and Harold Cody, both of Mexico; Mrs. Minnie Tapp, Summerville; and Mrs Jane Simmons. Lafayette: one broth er R L. Visage, of Oklahoma Funeral service , were conduct ed at 2 p. tn. Wednesday at the West Summerville Baptist Church with the Rev, Floyd Higgins officiating. Interment was In the Fairview Cemetery, LJ. D Hill Funeral Home Incharge of arrangements.