The 50's and early 60's - From the Army Air Force to
The Tennessee Highway Patrol
Various Newspaper Clippings from Local East Tennessee Papers
Webmistress Note: From the eyes of a little girl I saw my daddy as this most wonderful person-- honest, non-judgemental, caring, aloof.
I remember a New Years Eve when he was working patrol. The KKK put a cross in a developers yard. I'll never forget that image, cause Mamma and I drove past it coming from an aunt's home. The smell of the fire, the image is still vivid. Well, Daddy broke up the rally and even collected guns from it.
I also recall when Daddy served during the Berlin Crisis with the Air National Guard. He was in New Mexico and Mamma and I flew out to see him. That was the first time I ever flew on an airplane. He was in New Mexico that Christmas (the year I can not recall). I woke up to a Chatty Kathy doll and snow on the ground that looked like God had sprinkled diamonds on. But no Daddy. I was sure glad when he got back home.
Waldrop Promoted To Sergeant In Patrol
Announcement was made today of the promotion of James D. Waldrop from corporal to the rank of sergeant in the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Sergeant Waldrop, who has been a THP officer in Blount County nearly four years, is an aerial gunnery veteran of World War II. He and his wife reside in an apartment on Circle Drive Street.
Sergeant Waldrop replaced Carson Webb in this area. Webb was promoted to lieutenant and holds the job of safety consultant with the Tennessee Highway Patrol now.
Waldrop's assistant in Blount County is Patrolman John Phillips.
Patrolman Wins Promotion
Highway Patrolman James D. Waldrop has been appointed sergeant-in-charge of the Maryville substation of the patrol effective immediately, Lt. Mitchell Moody announced last night.
Sergeant Waldrop, who has been a corporal with the substation since it was opened in 1949 was placed in charge in a move which sent Sgt. Carson Webb to Kingsport as Safety Consultant and advancement in rank of lieutenant.
Waldrop will have charge of the Maryville, Madisonville and Sevierville offices, Moody said. He has been with the patrol sine discharge from the Air Force, where he served overseas during World War II.
Sgt. Waldrop in 134th---
Phillips to Head Patrol Unit While Waldrop Is Away
Sgt. James Waldrop, head of the Maryville station of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, is being called to active military duty as a member of the 134th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Effective Monday, October 23, Trooper John Phillips will be in charge of the Maryville station until Sgt. Waldrop returns. Reserves and National Guard units are being called up for 12 months duty in connection with the increasing tension over the Berlin situation.
Sgt. Waldrop was the first highway patrolman stationed in Blount County, being assigned here 12 years ago. At present four other patrolmen are stationed here and the Madisonville and Sevierville stations with two patrolmen each are under jurisdiction of the Maryville station. George Holland, William Russell, John Marcum, and Phillips.
A veteran of Air Force service in World War II, Sgt. Waldrop is a captain in the 134thj, serving as the Air Police Officer for the unit.
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