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OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE B-A-A! There is a tale that negroes in a suburb of Louisville known as “Billy Goat Hill” decided the name not in keeping with the dignity with im proved surroundings and so renamed it “Angora Heights.” GOOD INFLUENCE Robert Bartley, chief of police, re ports that not a single arrest was made over the week end while the Methodist ministers were in confer ence here. Mr. Bartley says that is very unusual, so the gentlemen of the cloth must have imparted a law abiding spirit among us. NEWBERRY GINS? MORE According to B. M. Wise, govern ment reporter, Newberry county ginned to the first of November al most 3,000 more baler, of cotton than for the same period last year. Of course these figures are correct but a carual survey of the county fails to reveal where it is raised. But for the hail damage of a lot of cotton acreage, the yield would have prob ably doubled that of last year. EXHIBITION OF HOME ANIMALS J. L. King, assistant county agent, is enthusiatic over the display of “home grown” animals shown at the fair Thursday last. A number of prizes were awarded thru the the gen erosity of local business establish ments. J. H. Wicker, D. G. Sease, C. T. Smith, J. E. Sease, L H. Sease, B. C. Nichols, Dr. J. S. Lide, J. R. and E. H. Spearman, O. B. Cannon, nad Homer Sshumpert displayed prize winners in different classes. WHY THE $7? The Geogetown (Del) Messenger says that sometime last week the wife of a man in Dagsborough Hundred left her husband and with a up her -residence- in Millsboro. The husband made his appearance one day and the two men proceeded from the house and sat down on a log and calmly talked the matter over, regarding it in all its bearings. The result of the confer ence was, that the young man who was in possession of the wife agreed to gjve the lawful, but forsaken and injured husband the sum of seven dollars and a dog for his wife. OUT OF THE ORDINARY In this day and time of quick methods of transportation one can visit a nearby town or city often. Hojwever, we have found one person tvho evidently has just passed up “these new fangled ideas.” Mrs. Jim Seymore, of near Whitmire, made her first visit in 19 years ta the bu siness section of the city yesterday. She stated that she “just came dowp to look the town over.” We would like to have asked her what changes she noted but did not have a chance. Mrs. Seymore regularly attends the McCullough Sunday school, near Whitmire, an outpost conducted by the local Presbyterian church. BIRTH OF SON Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Longshore, of Newberry route 3, announce the birth of a son at the Newberry county hospital Thursday, November 4. The little boy has been named James Allen. WE THE PEOPLE SPEAK— Question—“How do you intend to spend Thanlksgiving day?” Fulmer Wells:— “I’m going to eat a turkey.” O Dan Johnson:— “I’ll be right here working." O Mrs. Arthur Kibler:— “I may visit my daughter or she may come to see me here.” O “Nooky” Langford:— “I’ll probably be working.” O Mrs. Mae Aull:— “I guess I’ll use that time to catch up with so many things I ought to do.” O C. E. Hendrix:— “I’m planning to go hunting.” O Rev. C. A. Calcote:— “Not anything much. I’ve been invited out for the day.” LEGION AUXILIARY TO SPONSOR SEAL SALE The American Legion Auxiliary is again this year the sponsor of the annual Tuberculosis Christmas seal sale, with Mrs. L. G. McCullough, chairman of the sale. Upon completion of the Red Cross roll call Thanksgiving day, November 25, the seal sale begins and contin ues until Christmas. Newberrians attending the annual meeting of the South Carolina Tuber culosis Association last Tuesday in Columbia were Miss Theresa Leight- sey, Dr. J. Claude Sease, Mrs. B. V. Chapman, and Mrs. O. J. Wilson, president of the Legion Auxiliary. OLD TOYS SOUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS TREE Again this year, the manual train ing department and the sewing de partment of the Newberry high school have offered to recondition broken and discarded toys for the annual Community Christmas tree, sponsored by the Mothers’ club and the American Legion auxiliary. Parents and children are asked to have toys ready by November 29th when the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts will call for them. S. E. Whitten, of the manual training department stresses that no toy is too badly broken to be used, as parts of one can be used to mend others. Broken dolls are mended and dressed by the sewing classes. CHILDREN’S BOOKS WILL BE EXHIBITED WEDNESDAY A special exhibit of children’s books is being shown at the public library Wednesday, November 24th. The public is invited. These books come from the State library board of South Carolina thru -the 'courtesy of the National association of book publishers. — Doings of The Folks Around Mollohon N - VVtaaR***** •• - 1.*.. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Grant are re lieving congratulations on the arrival of a son, born Nov. 12. Ruth Shcaly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Shealy is confined to her bed at this writing. It is feared she has influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Aiken of Great Falls visited relatives here during the weekend. Also attended the morning service at Eastside Bap tist church. The W M S of Eastside meet with Mrs. Nellie Bennette Monday night with good attendance. They discuss ed plans and drew names for our Christmas meting and Christmas tree. Mr. Travis McCarty was a business visitor in Columbia Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Colie Miller and Mr. Winford Cromer spent the weekend in Denmark with Mrs. Miller’s sis ter and family. Rev. and Mrs. Ernest G. Ross of Hendersonville, N. C., were in town for the funeral of Mr. Lee McSwain. They remained until Wednesday visit ing some of their friends. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McCarty wor shipped at (Butler) their old home church in Saluda last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthews and son, Derrill, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Matt hews in Saluda. Miss Evelyn Driggers of Laurens spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Driggers. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Willingham and Miss Sarah Willingham of Nine ty-Six spent the weekend with their brother and family Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Willingham. Mr. M. J. Havird of Ninety-Six spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McCarty. Mrs. Grace Adams and baby of Sa luda are spending the weekend with her brother and family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthews. Mrs. W. B. King of Chappells spent last week with her sister-in-law Mrs. G. W. Martin on Milligan street. Mrs. Jerry Howard of Atlanta, Ga. visited relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bennette and son with Mrs. T. C. Burton visited in Greenville Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Langford and children enjoyed a big birthday dinner at his mother’s, Mrs. Mozelle Lang ford, Sunday. Mr. S. P. McCarty of Rock Hill visited his brother Mr. B. F. McCarty and family last week. Mr. and Mrs. Orice Smith and children of Ninety-Six spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. D. J. Suit and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Franklin and daughter, Jean, of Greenwood spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John T. Franklin and family. Dr. W. E. Crooks To Practice Here Dr. W. E. Crooks, former naval doctor, is movnig to the city at an early date to practice medicine here. He comes from Annapolis, Md., where he has been practicing a year, following his service as naval doctor for 20 years. Dr. and Mrs. Crooks and their two daughters will make their home with Miss Edith Henderson on Boundary street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crooks are formerly of Newberry and have many relatives and friends in the city and county. FREE TICKETS ISSUED TO NEWBERRY CHILDREN The Woman’s Club of Newberry is sponsoring the picture, “Round-up Time in Texas”, starring Gene Autry showing at the Opera House Satur day morning, November 20, at 10 o’clock for the benefit of the under privileged school children of the county. Children under 12 years old will receive a ticket to the Opera House free by bringing articles of clothing and shoes for children 6 to 16 years of age to the lobby of the Exchange Bank building Friday after noon, November 19. There the com mittee from the Woman’s Club will receive the clothing and shoes and in return give the theatre tickets. The committee will also welcome cloth, money, and school books now being used in the schools. Fulmer Wells has announced that in addition to the pisture two shorts will be shown, “SOS Coast Guard” and a Mickey Mouse comedy. This movement of the Woman’s Club is in connection with the work of the county regular attendance teacher Mrs. Mae Aull. The articles received ■will be used for children who are un able to attend school because of un suitable clothing and lack of br.oks. The Newberry Woman’s Club is affiliated with the Women’s Council for the common good, a state group which was instrumental in the pass- ANOTHER MAYER NOW ON MAILING LISTS Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer and Mrs. Joe Mayer of the Peak section were in the city Monday, the latter Mrs. Mayer to subscribe to the paper and “Mr. John” to invite us down for a fishing. The fishing date is promi nently marked on our calendar. We are anxious to get a crack at those Broad river monsters we hear so much about. NEWTON DICKERT DIES AT EUA CLAIRE HOME Newton P. Dickert, 70, retired rail road man, died at his home at Eua Claire, Columbia, early Saturday morning. Mr. Dickert moved to Co lumbia about 25 years ago and had been connected with the Southern railway since that time. He has a brother, J. L. Dickert and a sister, Mrs. D. N. Livingston living here. J. H. Dickert, a brother, of Silver- street, also survives. Kendall Mills Lutheran Parish Rev. J. B. Harmon, pastor Sunday 10 a. m., Sunday school, Mr. Eugene Shealy, superintendent. 11 a. m., The service, sermon by the Bethany (Oakland school house) Sunday 6 p. m., Sunday school, Mr. E. B. Hite, superintendent. 7 p. m., Preaching services. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Lutheran services will be held in the Community building in Goldville next Saturday evening, November 20th, at 7 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. J. B. Harmon. MRS. MASON HOSTESS TO NEW BRIDGE CLUB Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. W. A Mason, Jr., entertained her bridge club at her apartment on College street. This was the first gathering of the club. Members are Mrs. Chas. Arthur, Mrs. George Way, Mrs. Ma son, Mrs. Norman Sands, Mrs. E. E. Epting, Mrs. E. D. Evans, Mrs. W. M. Summer, and Mrs. J. E. Stokes. After several progressions of bridge, delightful refreshments were served by the hostess. Calling after cards were Mrs. Harry Phillips, of Columbia, and Mrs. C. E. Fouche. R. P. Fair leaves today for Mem phis, Tenn., to spend the winter with his sister, Mrs. Walker Richardson. Without the Roll Call there would be no Red Cross. Enroll today under the emblem of service. METHODIST YOUTH MEET AT CENTRAL CHURCH The Methodist League Union of the Newberry area meet at Central church Monday evening for its Nov ember session. 150 young people of the county atttended the gathering. The worship program beginning at 7:30 was lead by Miss Ruth Pitts, Silverstreet. The topic was “Pion eering” and the outstanding part was a sketch, the life of William Capers, early Methodist organizer, presented by the Rev. T. C. Cannon. John Gerald Hipp, president of the League, presided over the business session. It was decided that the De cember meeting would be held at Ept ing Memorial church at Mollohhon. A social hour was held later in the evening and directed recreation was led by Miss Macie Davis and Mr. Hipp. Russian tea and crackers were served by the hostess church. DRIVE TO INCREASE CONSUMPTION OF MILK A nation-wide drive ta promote increased consumption of milk is be ing made this week, November 14th to the 20th. National Milk week is being spon sored by the leading organizations in the dairy industry—the National Dairy council, the National Co-oper ative Milk Producer* Federation, the International Association of Milk Dealers, the Milk Industry Founda tion, in cooperation with all local dealers and producer organizations and the local dairy council units. Dennia’ dairy, Neel’s dairy, and Senn’s dairy, all leading milk deal ers in Newberry are cooperating this week by publicising their products. In this issue you will find these prominent dairymen giving the pub lic facts concerning the merits of milk for young and old, and driving home the health giving qualities of milk. This week marks the first co operative effort ever made to bring fresh milk to the attention of con sumers on a national scale. St. Philips News CHURCH NOTES On Sunday afternoon we enjoyed a .me sermon by our pastor, although tne crowd was small. On Wednes day evening, Nov. 24th, there will be Thanksgiving services. We trust the weather to be fine and a splendid at tendance. You remember, Thursday Novem ber 25 is Thanksgiving Day. Now what are you going to be thankful for? There are a great many things you should be thankful for, one of them is health. You suyuld thank Him, for the prosperity He has given you. We trust the people will on that day attend church -and offer their thanks, that He has rendered unto you. I guess there will be several Thanksgiving dinners that day, such as turkey, opossum, and pumpkin custards, also cranberry sauce to serve with the meats. The St. Philips correspondent wish es each and every reader of The Sun a happy Thanksgiving. The farmers have about finished sowing grain. They were very nuch delayed by rain, otherwise they would have all been finished by now. A great number of the people are now butchering. November, I think, is the most suitable weather far butchering. Mr. Paul Kibler spent the weekend with Mr. Lilious Kibler. Miss Evelyn Wicker spent Satur day night with Miss Alice Sue Wicker. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wicker and fam ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Free. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tillman Wicker spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Banks Enlow and daughter Chrissie Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kinard, Miss Vera Kinard, Misses Evelyn, Lois, and Helen Wicker, Mr. Paul Kibler and Mr. John Wicker were Friday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lillious Kibler and family. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson King and fam ily were Sunday guests of Mrs. Aud rey Wicker and family. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Cook and child ren of Prosperity spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Setzler. Mrs. Christine Bums and little Joan Halfacre of Newberry spent the weekend with Miss Lattye Lee Half acre. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ruff spent Sun day with Mr. D. B. Ruff. Two Weeks Court Begins Here Monday The Nevember term of civil court convenes here Monday with Judge J. Henry Johnson, Allendale, on the bench. Following is the docket: First week:— Agnes Stockman against one Ford 1937 Model V-8. Greenwood county against Mrs. Bennie M. Watkins. T. W. Foil: against Edmund W. Hurt and one Terraplane auto. Second week, begining, Nov. 29:— Lillian Ergle Wicker and Thomas Monroe Lake Wicker against South Carolina Gas and Electric company. Lillian Ergle Wicker against the South Carolina Gas and Electric Co. Ralph Pugh Shealy against Henry B. Wessinger, et al. C. O. Ergle against South Caroli na Gas and Electric Co. J. H. Ergle against South Caroli na Gas and Electric Co J. M. Felker against South Caroli na Gas and Electric Co. W. D. Spivey against W. O. May er and one Chevrolet auto. T. J. Cunningham. Jr., against W. O. Mayer and one Chevrolet truck. Maybelle Sanders against Carolina Scenic Coach Lines, Inc. W. B. Kiker and L. C. Young against one Ford truck. Thomas H. Wicker avainst Metro politan Life Insurance company. DISMISSED FROM HOSPITAL George A. Reeves, who was ser iously injured in an automobile wreck near here about a - month ago has been dismissed from the local hospital and taken to his home in Columbia. JOLLY STREET ITEMS Miss Estelle McCartha motored to Columbia Friday and had her tonsils removed. She returned home Sunday. The report is that she is doing as well as could be expected. We all hope she will have a speedy recove: Miss Sara^MatT Kinard delightfully entertained with a card party Tues day evening, Nov. 9th. Flowers and colorful autumn leaves decorated the living room where three tables were set for cards. After the games, sand wiches, old fashioned pound cake and fruit punch was served by the hostess. The H. D. Club of the Jolly Street school held its regular monthly meet ing Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 9th. The meeting opened with song, “Now Thank We All Our God”, followed by scripture and prayer. Due to the ab sence of Miss Counts, Misses Bonita Dominick and Julia Kate sease, host esses for the month had charge of the meeting. Many games and con tests were held and enjoyed by those present. The hostesses served sand wiches, individual cakes and fruit punch. 25 members were present. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Metts had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kinard and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Metts and son, and Miss Bonita Dominick. Mr. and Mrs. John Koon, Newberry, spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCartha. Mr. and Mrs. “Bub” Livingston, Columbia, and Mr. and Mrs.Will Wicker, St. Philips spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Richardson and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Richardson, Pomaria. Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Kinard were, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eargle and family of New Hope Zion community and Mr. and Mrs. John Ruston, Laurens. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Metts and son, Blaney spent the weekend with rela tives. Miss Catherine Metts returned home with them for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson King and fam ily spent Sunday with Mrs. Henry Wicker of St. Philips community. Beth Eden Lutheran Parish Rev. M. L. Kester, Pastor Colony:—10 a. m. Sunday school, Mr. H. B. Cousins, superintendent. 11 a. m. The Service. Sermon by the pastor. Special offering for the Seminary. St. James:—10 a.’ m. Sunday school, Mr. Harold Long, supt. The Red Cross is your Red Cross— your voluntary agency of mercy and compassion. Enroll today. Red Cross work throughout the na tion depends on Roll Call support. Your help is neded. Join now. L. LEE McSWAIN DIES AT HIS HOME HERE L. Lee McSwain, 38, prominent undertaker, died at his home here about 9 o’clock Saturday morning afte- suffering a heart attack two hours earlier. Mr. McSwain entered the under taking business here about nine years ago, prior to which time he was employed in the old national bank of Newberry. Mr. McSwain had built his business to one of first rank and enjoyed a large patronage over a large territory. , He was buried at Rosemont ceme tery Monday afternoon, the last rites being conducted by Revs. C. A. Calcote and E. B. Keisler. Mr. Mc Swain was a member of Aveleigh Presbyterian church. Mr. McSwain is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Agnes Adams, and two children, John J. (Billie) and Carrie Lee. Three brothers and one sister also survive. Active pall bearers were: J. W. Smith, Bill Martin, T. M. Fellers, T, Roy Summer, Percy Stokes, Dr. T. H. Pope, Olin Wessinger and Jake Wise. Honorary: J. L. Counts, E. S. Blease, Cannon G- Blease, Steve C- Griffith, Dr. C. D. Weeks, C. C. Hutto, S. Q. Eubanks, Tom Hicks, Tom Hayes, Dr. George Bennett, Dr. Richard Lominack, J. H. Summer, E. T. Mayer, Holland Ruff, Frank Mc Connell, J. W. Taylor, Bill Reid and Dave Hayes. FAMED PREACHER STARTS SERVICES HERE SUNDAY Rev. Gipsy Smith will preach at Aveleigh Presbyterian church Sun day at 11:30, marking the beginning of a series of meetings which have been scheduled with Mr. Smith far almost a year. Additional seating capacity has has been arranged at the church to accommodate the large crowds ex pected to hear this noted evangelist. Only evening services (7:30 o’ clock) will be held during the first week. Wherever Mr. Smith has REV. GIPSY SMITH appeared large crowds have heard him preach the old time gospel in forceful manner. Rev. C. A. Cal cote, pastor of Aveleigh church says that a warm welcome is extended to all who wish to attend these serviced. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are expected to arrive in Newberry Saturday of this week. They will be entertained at the Newberry hotel. A DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Bostic of Whitmire, announce the birth of a daughter, Linda Aline, at the New berry county hospital Sunday, Nov ember 14th. SEEN ABOUT TOWN Mrs. Collier Neel gathering pe cans .,. Clinton Eugene Hendrix Newberry county superintendent of education, doing a nice piece of work on the Red Cross roll call ... Jo Shannon shopping around ... Hal Kohn, Jr. going to Scout meet ing ... Mrs. Tom Sligh trying to find some remedy for husband's sore throat ... W. H. Sterling hav ing fortune told twice at the county fair just to make sure ... Zula Blackwell, Pete Coleman, and Frank Sanders leaving hotel ... Clif Smith predicting snow at any minute ... Dr. and Mrs. James C. Kinard at theatre ... Ralph Black visiting “Sun” office ... N. A. Nichols, Prosperity, printing voting tickets on small hand press ... Margaret Hunter park attracting many visitors because of beautiful grass and shubbery this time of the year ... Pink Abrams telling a couple of jokes on himself ... Many College students visiting homes over the week-end. TWENTY YEARS AGO Mr. C. E. Summer says Forrest has gained fifteen pounds since enlisting in the service of his country. And as all the boys we have seen from the various camps have a good look they must all fare well. The railroad commission holds that Sunday freight trains are a vio>- lation of State law. And the com mission is correct. But in war times there is not much regard for Sunday laws. Kerosene oil is another scarce ar ticle in Newberry now. A hunter went to Mr. Jack Gregory the other night and tried ta get enough to put in his lantern to go ’possum hunting, but Mr. Gregory had to turn him down. As a result of the talks by Mayor Wright and Dr. Cromer at the Beth lehem colored Baptist church Sun day afternoon, fifty members joined the Red Cross movement and will be organized into an auxiliary society. Thomas D. Enright, Pittsburg, Pa. James B. Gresham, Evansvillejnd. Mere D. Hay, Ludington, Mich. These are the first three Ameri cans who shed their blood in France for the liberty of the world. Their names will be honored throughout all time. Who wants to wear mourn ing for them? The Indians will present some startling improvements in the game with Erskine here next Friday. The whole student body, as well as the football squad, is revitalized. And there’s a reason. The answer to which is Coach Pfahl. The new In dian chieftain is a genuine Hoosier hustler and could quite correctly be called “Hurry-up” Pfohl. Friday af ternoon at 3:30 o’e Like the sun rising from behind eastern hills, only not so fast, is the looming up of the tall structure of the new Exchange bank building, which will soon flood the surround ing neighborhood with the golden light of a new commercial and in dustrial season of progression and advancement for Newberry. This is Hoover weather—that is, you can conserve coal and wood. If the weather had the same effect on eats, we would be all right. 78 YEARS AGO Gen. Sam Houston addressed the United States senate, on Monday last, .in what he termed his farewell speech at the close of the 46th year of his public life, in which he re viewed at some length the atteippta to defame his character, reciting, in refutation to them, his military ca reer in defence of the State of Texas. Newberry Hotel, by John Carter, Corner of Caldwell and Boyce Streets, Newberry C. H. (Adv.) Medical Notice. Dr. James W. Spearman, at J. B. Floyd’s ten miles West of Newberry on the Island Ford road. M. Foot has on hand a good as sortment of Tin Ware manufactured by himself, is ready to execute orders, and prepared to repair anything in that line. Store in Amesokia Raw, Main street. The Benton (Ala.) Herald of the 17th, inst, learns that two wagon loads of wild Africans had just ar rived at a plantation in the vicinity of that place. The people of Calhoun county, Ala. are building a jail, the first story of which is to be of solid rock, and no rock allowed therein less than three feet wide and eighteen inches thick. Every rock in the dungeon is to be dowled, and the outside all hammer faced. The lower story is divided into three rooms, one a dun geon, one for debtors, and one for women. Rev. Dr. Chapin’s society pur chased their present location, on Broadway, New York, of William B. Astor for $90,000. Not long ago they sought to pay the principal of the debt before it came due, but Mr. Astor complained that he had so much money ta take care of, he would prefer they continue to pay only the interest as it came due.