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ftHDAY,'DECfiftfBER 16, 1987 THE SUN Chit - Chat u. By CONSTANCE ARMFIELD The Yule time is truly at hand when Christmas carols are heard on every side. The churches of the city are preparing elaborate cantatas ana Christmas programs while groups of young people are planning to sing carols to shut-ins on Christmas eve and early Christmas morning. Lovely arrangements of the seasonal hymns are heard on the radio daily. There would be something sadly lack ing about this time of year were it not for the beloved carols. Again we have the story of a lo cal girl making good. Recently the students of Queens-Chicora College of Charlotte, N. C. choose the 15 most beautiful girls of the 600 student body. Among the 15 was Evelyn Mc- Cracki”, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thad McCrackin. Evelyn was the only freshman chosen from the class of 200, and that’s what I term as a real honor. It is also interesting to know that five of the fifteen beaties of Queens are South Carolina girls. Evelyn represented Newberry at the Azalea Festival in Charleston last spring you remember. Various towns have some method of helping the more unfortunate of their communnity around Christmas time. Call it what you may—in Newberry it’s called the Community Christmas Tree. The Tree will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Baptist church and at this time, the largest number of children ever assisted by the worth while program will be present. The program consists of carols, the Christ mas story, and the arrival of Santa Claus. It’s never too late to donate to causes such as this. If you haven’t done so, please do it today. And I can promise you—this Cristmas sea son will mean so much more than pre vious ones. Keep in mind the benefit preformance of the dancing pupils of Mrs. Richard Baker’s studio at the Opera House Monday afternoon and evening. 'Hie Country Club members of the Eagles’ Club are giving their eighth annual Christmas ball at the Club Monday evening, December 27th. This ball is one of the important so cial gatherings of the Christmas season. Only members of the Country Club of Newberry and out- of-town guests will attend. This weekend and the first of next week will find college students com ing and going. Newberry College dismisses this weekend for two week’s vacation. Newberry youths attend ing college out of town will be com ing home soon for the much antici pated Christmas holidays. Clemson and Citadel cadets will be home this week and the navy blue girls will be a welcomed sight. Miss Evelyn Mc Crackin comes home from Queens- Chicora Saturday and brings with her Miss Sadie Baine of Mullins. No official announcement has been made, but talk is going around of H. K. Bedenbaugh SIGNS House Painting Interior Decorating •‘Satisfaction Guaranteed” 1103 Boyce St. Newberry, S. C. the big things planned for a gay New Year’s eve dance to be sponsored by the Newberry County Clemson Club. The dance will evidently be held at the American Legion hall and I un derstand the Clemson Jungaleers have been signed up to play for the occ: .~ion. The Clemson club gave a 'arge dance here last New Year’s eve. Dr. J. W. Carson spoke to the business women of the Presbyterian church Monday evening. Among things he mentioned in his talk of his travels and experiences in Europe this summer, I found his few words concerning the Duke and Duchess of Winsdor most interesting. Dr. Car- son said that he and his wife on many occasions asked the English to ex- oress their views on the decision of the man who had been chosen king. He said the English spoke of the in cident with quite a bit of embarras- nent and the general feelings, he "ound, was that the English thought hey had been let down. Dr. Carson said that the people did not object to Mrs. Simpson because she was a ■ommoner, because the present queen of England is not of royal birth, but of noble birth. He also stated that, .he English did not object to Mrs. Simpson because she was an Ameri can, but rather thought it would have been a nice thing to so tie up the United States and England. What the people did object to, continued Dr. Carson, was that Mrs. Simpson had two living husbands. The king ship, to the English Dr. Carson found, is a very sacred thing. They just couldn’t understand how Edward could give up such a high and holy position for a woman. Well, who can understand it? And another dance—the Newberry- Citadel club dance will be given here at the Legion hall on the evening of Tuesday, December 21. The Univer sity Club Men have been obtained to play. Joe Purcell is president of the Newberry-Citadel club. Wade Smith is vice-president and G. Wallace Harmon is secretary and treasurer. CHATTER—Newberry will have its share of Christmas dances... Mrs. W. H. Carwile received four cakes on her 80th' birthday Sunday besides numerous other gifts...the new can teen on the Newberry College cam pus is most attractive and the day students, in particular, will find it most convenient... Mrs. H. B. Wilson wearing a becoming rust coat and hat... Jane Summer recently cele brated a birthday. . .Harriet Clark son along with many others getting tired of winter weather.. .notice the Christmas wreath on the front door of R. Derrill Smith’s residence op Main street... Shopping days are be coming very limited. CALENDAR SOCIETY HAS DECEMBER MEET The Calendar Society of Central Church met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. O. Summer on May er avenue with Mrs. R. M. Lominack as associate hostess. A large num ber of the members assembled in the living room which was bright with seasonal decorations. Mrs. McHardy Mower, president of the group, was in the chair. Among the business matters discussed was the annual birthday party of the Society to be given in February. After the business, a social hour was held when the hostesses served delightful refreshments carrying out the Christmas motif. GIRL SCOUTS MEET SATURDAY Troop two of the Girl Scouts will meet Saturday morning at the Scout room in the Junior high building at 10:30. PRESBYTERIAN GROUP HEAR DR. J. W. CARSON The Fannie McCaughrin Circle of the Presbyterian church met Mon day evening in the assembly room of the church at 7:30. A chicken supper was served be fore the program. Decorations of the room and table were of a green and red color note. . Devotionals were conducted by Mrs. A. T. Neely. The main event of the evening was the talk given by Dr. J. W. Carson of his recent trip to Europe. MRS. CARWILE HONORED AT EMERY MEET FRIDAY Mrs. Walter H. Hunt was cordial hostess to the Emery Circle Friday morning at her home on Calhoun street. In a setting of holly and red berries carrying out the Christmas motif, four tables were placed for rook. A three course luncheon was ser ved at noon. Just before the lunch eon, the hostess brought in a huge birthday cake for Mrs. W. H. Car wile, guest of honor, who celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday. The white fruit cake was iced in white and pink, bearing 80 tiny pink burning candles. Guests of the Circle included Mrs. A. T. Neely, Miss Fannie Mae Car wile, Mrs. Lambert Jones, Miss Mary Burton, and Mrs. Paul Ensrud. SUPRISE STAG DINNER FOR DR. STOKES Mrs. J. Edwin Stokes entertained at a stag birthday dinner in honor of her husband Friday evening at the home of Mrs. R. G. Wallace on Cald well street. A Christmas motif was used in de corations. A two course turkey dinner was served. Assisting Mrs. Stokes in entertain ing were Mrs. C. C. Hutto, Mrs. Steve Griffith, and Mrs. Everette Evans. Those present beside Dr. Stokes were Steve Griffith, C. C. Hutto, Clem Youmans, F. D. McLean, Ever ette Evans, T. Roy Summer, Douglas Hornsby, Drayton Nance, Richard Baker, Dr. E. E. Stuck, and Elleser Adams. Dr. and Mrs. J. Edwin Stokes and small son, Edwin Jr., motored to Den mark Sunday, taking home Mrs. T. E. Stokes, mother of Dr. Stokes, who has been visiting here for some time. The Stokes were the guests of Mrs. W. L. Riley in Denmark. CHILDREN, NOTICE Mrs. Pluma Booth and Mrs. Edna Mayer, recreational leaders of the McCaughrin and Marion Davis play ground, invite all Children to arj Xmas entertainment at Marion Davis play ground Tuesday, December 22 at 3 o’clock. Children planning to attend are urged to be at Maroin Davis play ground Friday, December 17, at 3 o’clock at which time each child’s name will be placed in a box. From the box, each will draw a name to whom he is expected to give a pre sent. COLLEGE SINGERS GIVE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM A beautiful and impressive Christ mas service was rendered by the New berry College Singers under the di rection of Paul Ensrud Thrusday! evening at Holland hall. The Singers led the audience in singing the familiar Christmas carol. Professor T. E. Epting read a Christmas legend based on the Bibical account of the birth of Christ and during the reading the Singers sang Christmas music softly, accom panied by Paul Ensrud at the organ COLEMAN ENDORSED FOR LEGION COMMANDER W. Osce Coleman of Chappells, Third Congressional District Ameri can Legion Commander was unani mously endorsed by the Greenwood legion post. Mr. Coleman has been very active in legion work and has appeared on several programs here. and Professor Harry Feld violin. with the' JIMMIE WISEMAN, FOUR, | CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY I Jimmie Wiseman, small son of Mr. land Mrs. J. E. Wiseman, celebrsted his fourth birthday Saturday after noon at the Hotel Wiseman. Thirty of Jimmie's closest friends were in vited to help him celebrate the oc casion. The children gathered in the pri vate dinning room where Mrs. J. D. French conducted many merry games. Here were gala Shristmas decorations I and a Christmas tree. Later in the I afternoon, Santa Clause came in and <=mve each child a stocking of can- ! dies. The group was taken to the lounge ! for refreshments. The long table was decorated in an attractive Christ- ' mas motif with red candles burning at intervals. Centering the table was the birthday cake iced in white, red, and green, with the little host’s name written across the top. Each child’s place was marked with a favor to which was attached place cards. The boys were given red fire eng-.ies, and the girls, little dolls. Ice cream and cakes were served. December 4, 1937 2012 Piedmont St. Newberry, S. C. Dear Santa: I wish I was in North Pole with you. I’d like to see the eskimos. I have been a very good little girl. I’m sure I’ll get what I want Please come down the chimney with my toys. I want a wagon, tea set, bed room shoes, doll, gloves and a dress. I have a little sister who is nine years old. I am a little girl of six years, and in the first grade. With love, Mozell Jackson Lutheran Church of The Redeemer E. Bryan Keisler, Pastor The attendance at the church ser vices last was: morning service 321; evening service 93. At the buiness meeting of the con gregational held last Sunday follow ing the morning servicte the following were elected to membership on the council for a term of three years: Mr. A. H. Dickert, Mr. McKeene Hutchinson, Dr. E. H. Kibler, Mr. R. C. Neel, Sr., and Mr. Gerald Pay- singer. Next Sunday morning both the adult and junior choirs will lead in the congregational singing and will jointly render a special number. ' - *♦ . —V-—- Newberry, S. C. December 2, 1937 Dear Santa: I am a little boy six years old, and in the first grade Please bring me a cowboy suit, a set of blocks, fruits, nuts and candies. Remember all the other little boys and girls. Billy Gene Suit Newberry, S. C. December 8, 1937 Dear Santa Clause: I am a little girl five years old and very good. I am looking for you in a couple of weeks and I want you to bring me a doll, a tea set, and snow suit, some fruits, nuts and candy and some fire works. Remember all other little girls and boys. Your little friend, Oliva Banks 2002 Lee St. Newberry, S. C. December 2, 1937 Dear Santa: I am a boy 8 years cdd. I’m in the third grade. I like my teacher. Please bring me a pump air-rifle, a box of shot, a chemical set, fruits, nuts and candy. Wishing a merry Christmas to all. James Suit :« HERE YOU’LL FIND THE GIFT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR FOR LADIES TOILETTE SETS— FOUNTAIN PENS— STATIONERY- POWDER— CANDY- PENCILS—DESK SETS—BAGS FOR MEN MILITARY SETS— SHAVING SETS- CIGARS— CIGARETTE HOLDERS & LIGHTERS FOUNTAIN PENS— PENCIL SETS GILDER <S>L FFKS “THE RIGHT DRUG STORE” COMMISSIONER SAWYER REVIEWS LIFE OF HIGHWAY BODY On October 16, 1926—eleven years ago—the office of Chief Highway Commissioner was assumed be me. It appears appropriate for me to comment on the State’s highway affairs—then, meanwhile and now. Then there was a state highway system, created and authorized by statute, but actually it consisted of only about three hundred and sixty line miles of hard surfaced roads and approximately three thousand seven hundred and twenty six miles of dirt roads; now the state high way system comprises six thousand ’ive hundred and seventeen miles, with over five thousand one hundred ilready hard surfaced or let to con tract leaving only a little more than "ourteen hundred miles of earth type .•oads in the state system. Then the State Highway Depart ment had an investment of less than ten million dollars in state highways; low its investment—for projects completed or let to contract—exceeds one hundred twenty million dollars. Then the Highway Department’s bonded debt was less than seven nillion dollars; now its such indebt edness is approximately 59 million dollars. Then the Highway Department had oaid less than three million dollars or roads and bridges; now it has paid over sixty million dollars on the lost of constructing the state high way system. Then there was approximately one hundred eighty three thousand motor •chicles registered in the State; now there are more than two hundred lighty four thousand registered mo or vehicles. ) For the calendar year 1926 the Highway Department received four nillion five hundred eighty nine housand dollars from motor vehicle license fees and the three cents -asoline tax; for the fiscal year end ing June 30, 1937 the Highway De- lartmene received nine million seven mndred seventy thousand dollars from the motor vehicle license tax and the five cents gasoline tax. In making this comparison of 1937 with 1936 it is not intended in any way to discount the fine work of the previous highway administration leaded by the late and distinguished Admiral Samuel McGowan, first :hief highway commissioiner. Rela tively, and considering all factors, the work then coihpares favorably with the work now. At that time the State was not ready for, nor would the traffic warrant, nor would its resources justify, the highway system of today. The Highway Department is a great public utility owned and oper- ?Ii5' rfiLl lhe '" a CAR DRIVERS SHOULD OBSHtfi highway system pays large dividends in the form of highway service. To give the largest possible service the present highway system must be completed; and expanded wherever traffic will justify a hard surfaced road. The motor vehicle owners of South Carolina spend annually ap proximately one hundred million dollars for the purchase, operation and upkeep of motor vehicles. The savings in dollars and cents to the motor vehicle owners of the state in the operation of this great motor vehicle fleet on hard surfaced roads as compared with dirt roads oper- 'ntions is double the amount of money that the Highway Department re ceives annually from the motor ve hicle license fees and the five cents gasoline tax. It does not appear necessary to extol the values of health, comfort and service efficiency of the modern hard surfaced high way for motor vehicle travelers, i The Highway Depatment is a big business concern. It gives direct employment to nearly four thousand people throughout the State and in directly it gives employment to sev eral thousand more. During the past eleven years, on behalf of the State and Federal Government, the Highway Department has dis bursed, and accounted for funds ag gregating more than one hundred and eighty six million dollars. All of the Department’s transactions have been open transactions—arrived at in the open and carried out in the open. We have tried to build the best highway in the country. We have tried to mark our highways better than any other State marks theirs. In brief, we have tried to be faithful and efficient servants of the public. The names of all the highway commis sioners, officers and employees who are due substantial credit for the building and operation of the State road system would have a scroll of honorable, patriotic andj Intelli gent public service. Due credit ex tends all the way down the line to and including our laborers. We have a loyal, hard working and efficient organization. The State will also be indebted to the late and lamented Dr. Charles H.' Moorefield for his contribution to its highway progress. To have been the administrative head of the Highway Department for the past eleven years is naurally a source of great pride to me. My feelings about these highway affairs are an admixture of pride and hum anity. —Ben M. Sawyer BUS STOP LAW There is a law in South Carolina that requires all motor vehicles pass ing a school bus while it is standing still to stop. To any peron who thinks a minute the reason for such a law is obvious. The school busses of the State—and those in Newberry County—carry as high as forty or fifty children each, and when a bus stops it is either to let off or take on children. Children are thoughtless and often when they get off a bus dash oround it and into the highway (or road) without looking for dan ger. If automobile drivers disregard the law requiring them to stop while the bus is standing still, the lives of the children are endangered. Patrolman W. J. Martin states that a number of complaints have re cently been made to him by bus driv ers and others of cars disregarding this law requiring them not to pass a standing school bus, and he has instructed the drivers in the future to take the license number of any motor vehicle disregarding this law. Mr. Martin states that he is going to see to it that the people driving in his territory observe this law, or he is going to see that they answer charges in magistrate’s court, which will mean fine for each offence. This article is designed to warn all readers of The Sun that they are likely to be hailed into court if they disregard the law requiring them to stop and not pass a bus while it is standing still. All the new buses have a warning on the rear end, painted in large let ters, which warns drivers to “Stop— State Law”. There is just no ex cuse for anyone disregarding this law. Newberry, S. C. December 2, 1987 Dear Santa Clause: I want to tell you what I want Please bring me an Indian suit, a snap pistol, fruits, nuts and candies. Here’s hoping to see you soon. Don Suit Newberry, S. C. December 8, 1987 Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy almost ten years old. I’m writing you just what I want you to bring me. I want a pair of boots, a pair of boot pants, and any other things you want to bring me. I want fruit, candy, nuts and all kinds of fire works. - Cour little pal, Derrill Banks 2002 Lee St. , Gi ve JEWELRY The LIFETIME Gift $27.50 There is nothing HE would appreci ate more than one of these finely wrought Elgin timekeepers. There are many styles to select from. Truly masterpieces of the watch makers art. $27.50 A sturdy, dependable timepiece that will stand the hardest of treatment, and keep accurate time. We sell only good watches and everyone knows that is the only kind it pays to buy. $2 and up New Shipment Just received $75.00 Others $10 and up $21.50 The good lady or sweetheart would certainly appreciate this dainty time piece; small and neatly designed. $9.95 and up Elgins$ 18.50 up Cameo and Ruby Men’s Rings $10 and up $27.50 $25 and up W. E. TURNER, Jeweler