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PAGE FIVE FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1938 THE SUN — _ Bfl SOCIETY NE WS BRIDGE LUNCHEON IS GIVEN GEORGIA VISITOR Miss Frances Jones entertained at a bridge luncheon last Tuesday morn ing complimenting Mrs. Charles Wol- let of Statsboro, Georgiaj who is visiting friends in the city. A variety of midsummer fowers decorated the reception room where three tables were arranged for the guests to play contract. Mrs. Seth Meeks held the high score at the conclusion of the games and was presented an award. Mrs. Donald Rook won the bingo prize. Miss Jones presented gifts to the honoree and to Mrs. L. Strausberger of Columbia. At noon, a two course luncheon was served. MISS MILDRED LIVINGSTON WEDS GEORGE P. BOOZER Lovely in its simplicity was the marriage of Miss Mildred Alethia Livingston and George Proctor Booz er which took place Saturday, July 16, at 6 o’clock in the afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents on Hunt street. Before an improvised altar of fern, white gladioli, white dahlias, and candles, the impressive ring cere mony was performed by the Rev. E. L. Halfacre, uncle of the bride, in the presence of the immediate fami lies of the couple. Nuptial music was rendered by Miss Juanita Hitt. The bride was dressed in a Eleanor blue lace frock fashioned with an eton jacket. Her accessories were of black and she wore a shoulder cor- sage of Talisman roses. Her only ornament was a gold brooch, belong ing to her maternal grandmother. Mrs. Boozer is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elford Hugh Living ston. She is a graduate of Newber ry High school and Newberry Col lege, and she has, for a number of years, been a popular teacher in the Newberry High school. Mr. Boozer is the only son of Mrs. George P. Boozer, Sr., and the late Mr. Boozer, and a graduate of Presbyterian College. He is a mem ber of the Bush River High school faculty, which position he has held for several years. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Boozer left for a wed ding trip to the mountains of west ern North Carolina. MISS PAYSINGER IS HOSTESS AT PARTY Miss Margery Paysinger entertain ed at a theatre party Monday after noon in honor of Miss Elizabeth Pendergrass of Gainsville, Ga., who is visiting here for the summer with the J. H. Wests on Calhoun street. Fourteen girls enjoyed the gather ing. After attending the theatre they had refreshments at a drug store. Mrs. W. H. Bowen of Richmond, Virginia, is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. R. Smith on College street. Also visiting Mrs. Smith is Mrs. Roy Gille- land of Atlanta, Ga. .Pete Coleman has returned home from a Greenville hospital wlhere he recently underwent an operation. His condition is reported fine. Miss Nina Cromer left Monday of this week to attend the summer ses sion at Furman University. Mrs. R. M. Lominack, Mrs. Thelma Summer, and Miss Pauline Summer spent last Friday in Augusta, Ga. WANT ADS ANNUAL BARBECUE AND POLI TICAL RALLY—Saturday, July 30th. Something doing all day at the Annual Jolly Street Barbecue and Political rally. Candidates for state offices will speak and it is at Jolly Street that they usually “open up.” Baseball, refreshments, plenty of good barbecue, and a good time in store for young and old. Don’t for get Jolly Street, Saturday, July 30tih, all day. Your friends are coming. FOR SALE—The two story frame dwelling comer Johnstone and Cald' well streets, opposite Central Methodist Church, to be moved from lot. The V-crimp tin roofing framing and weather boarding all in good condition. Invite inspec tion. P. E. Scott. 2tp LOST—two keys on small ring In or near the post office. Please re turn to the Sun office for reward. Itp SEE US FOR BARGAINS IN USED ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOS AND RADIOS. EASY TERMS J. J. LANGFORD & SON FOR SALE—Pure farm .relief .cot ton seed, 76c bushel. Mrs. John H. Wicker—808 Boundary St 3tp SHOATS FOR SALE—Several nice shoats weighing around 126 pounds, for barbecuing. Call and see me. D. S. Halfacre. Newberry, Route 1. FOR RENT—One office, 400 square feet floor space, well lighted, heated and screened, facing public square in the Insurance building. Apply to A. J. BOWERS, JR. Chit-Chat By CONSTANCE ARMFIELD l Coming as a complete surprise to almost everyone was the marriage of Miss Mildred Livingston and George Boozer which took place Sat urday afternoon at 6 o’clock at the home of th e bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Livingston on Hunt stree. Only ir.-nediate families of the couple were present. After the ceremony, Mir. and Mrs. Boozer left the city for a wedding trip through mountains of North Carolina. Mrs. Boozer has for a number of years been a popular member of the New- brry Hij^h school faculty. She taught Latin and English. Mr. Boozer, also a teacher, is connected with the Bush River school faculty where he has been for several years. Summer Session Ends In connection with the closing of the ’38 summer session of Newberry College, Miss Marguerite Tolbert, summer instructor for elementary- grade teachers, presented the 16 boys and girls who have been under her supervision for the past six weeks, in closing exercises Tuesday morning at the Speers Street school. At the exercises were the teachers who have been observing the class throughout the summer, the parents and friends of the chidren in the class, and a number of trustees of county schools, Miss Tolbert took for the class study during the six weeks, the country of Holland. By Tuesday the children had learned just about everything there is to to learn about that country. Their class room in the Speers Street school was attractively arranged with a miniature Dutch house, ■wind mill, tables, bulletin boards, posters, and paintings, and many things sug- gstinve of that country. Everything in the room was made by the child ren. At the finals on Tuesday, each child told what he had done and tak en part in throughout the course. The group sang songs and presented a brief playlet. The unique feature of the school was that every single thing was suggested and carried out by the children themselves. At Myrtle Beach Among the group from the Eagle’s Club enjoying a 'house party at Myr tle Beach this week are the follow ing: Miss Zula Blackwell, Miss Julia Elehzer, Miss Vernon of Wal'halla, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clary, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mims, Frank Sand- rs, Dave Blackwell, Jack Chappell, and Otis Whitaker. Visiting Park The Margaret Hunter park and pool has been the scene of constant activity during the past few days. Groups from the city and out-of- town have been making the park headquarters for delightful social gatherings such as picnics and swim ming parties. Last Thursday, a large group from a Bush River club visited the park for a picnic. On Friday, Miss Marguerite Tolbert, summer school instructor had her class of 16 boys and girls at the park for the afternoon to swim and picnic. About 8 5 children and grown-ups from Clinton were at the park all day Saturday, the event be ing a swimming party and picnic lunch of the Bible school of the First Presbyterian church, Clinton. On Monday, about 20 young people from the Presbyterian church of Whitmire were over for an afternoon of swim ming. Their swim was followed with a picnic supper. Monday evening the Boy Scouts of Troop Two had an outing at the park. Of Interest Comings and goings of last week end and this week include the fol lowing: Mrs. S. W. Glass of Lyon, Mississippi, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Frank Mower and Mrs. Collier Neel... Mr. and Mrs Joe Henry Mc Cullough of Spartanburg arrived Wednesday to visit several days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. McCullough on Harring ton ... Visiting the McCulloughs last weekend was C. L. Pace of Marion. He returned home Sunday taking with him his wife and children who had been here over a week. Mrs. Pace is a sister of Mrs. McCullough ...Miss Carrie Wightman leaves the city Monday for Duke University to attend summer school. Miss Wight man is a teacher in the Epworth or phanage at Columbia. Her training at Duke will consist of a special course for teachers in orphanages... Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Blatt of Barn well were Friday visitors of the Steve Griffiths... Mrs C. V. Tenny, Miss Mary Spotts, and Miss Fran ces Spotts will return Friday to their 'home in Buffalo, N. Y., after visiting here two weeks with their sister, Mrs. J. M. Chapell and other relatives.. .Visiting at Georgetown, Charleston, and the Isle of Palms Sunday were Dorothy Clary, Mary Clary, Louise Harmon, Huiet Clary, Bobby Anderson, Claude Summer, and Azile Graddick. Chatter Society is at such a low ebb now that your soc. ed. almost has to make up news. The explanation of AtJGUST BRIDE ELECT HONORED AT SHOWER IMiss Virginia Leslie and Miss Thelma Abrams entertained last Thursday evening at the home of Miss Leslie on Friend street at a lin gerie shower in honor of Miss Eliza beth Bouknigbt whose marriage to Manning Pinson, Jr., of Cross Hill, takes place August 14. The home was attractively arrang ed with vari-colored zinnias and oth er summer flower s<. The bride- elect’s chair was marked with white bows. Three contests were enjoyed during the evening, the prize winners being Mrs. W. A. Wherry, Mrs. Ro land Felker, and Dr. Clara Stewart of New York City. After the games, the hostesses brought in a huge package bearing a number of lovely gifts of lingerie presented the honoree by her friends present. In the dining room, where the guests were invited for refreshments, the table was covered* with a lovely white cloth. Extending from the chandiher were white crepe paper streamers which Were attached to the edge of the table by bouquets of white snapdragon* and fern. Center ing the table was a white iced bridal cake, topped with exquisite bridal designs. The cake was cut by the honoree and served with ice cream. Favors of the occasion were small white satin banners with the letter ing “Bouknight-Pinson—38” in gold. Miss Raukndght looked charming on the occasion in a navy blue frock of sheer chiffon with white accessor ies. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cromer and Miss Nina Cromer spent Thurs day with the Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Johnson at Pomaria, COURT TO WEIGH PLEA TO DISMISS Columbia, July 16.—General elec tion voters in November will decide whether the three-mill property tax for school purposes is to be removed from the South Carolina Constitu tion. While interest in the Democratic primary may have pushed it aside in the electorate’s mind, the proposed amendment, if endorsed at the polls and later ratified by the legislature, wouuld eliminate at present revenue source of more than $1,000,000. The question to be submitted would ask if the voter favored an amendment “so as to remove there from the necessity that a three-mill property tax, or other state-wide property tax be levied for school purposes.” Legislators advocating the amend ment, argued that the liquor tax— earmarked for education—and other sources of revenue had eliminated the necessity for the tax. They con tended, further that the constitution was no place for a tax. The last general assembly remov ed the five mill property levy for general purposes. Another question which may be submitted in the November election is whether circuit judges and sup reme court justices shall be retired after at least teri years’ service upon reaching seventy years of age. The joint resolution calling for a vote on this constitutional amend ment has been on Governor Olin D. Johnston’s desk for his signature for weeks. • The retirement pay would be one- half. The proposed amendment would allow the legislature to retire a judge before seventy “when such judge is unable to discharge efficient ly the duties of his office by reason of mental or physical disability of permanent nature.” Greenville, July 18.— Arguments over dismissal of an $860,000 suit brought by Geenwood against toe Duke Power company were heard by Federal judge Frank K. Myers of Charleston in federal court here to day, after which Judge Myers took the case under advisement and in structed opposing counsel to submit briefs. Greenwood county brought the suit, alleging the power company caused it to suffer damages by op posing the lending by the govern ment of money for toe establishment of the Buzzard Roost power project. The county, which will oprate the project, declared it had suffered a loss of $860,000 since February 1, 1936, through Duke’s opposition. The project was to have gone into opera tion on that date. NOTICE OF SCHOOL MEETING The trustees of the Newberry School district No. I will make their annual report to the citizens of the district in the Court House Friday morning, July 29th, at 10:00 o’clock. L. G. Eskridge, Secretary of the Board CANDIDATES COME HERE IN AUGUST Candidates for the State offices will speak in Newberry on Tuesday, Aug ust 2nd, and candidates for U. S. Senate on Wednesday, August 24th. These are official speaking dates, but it is expected that candidates in these races will also speak at Jolly Street. C. M. Smith of Kinards and Bill Smith returned to the city Sunday after a week’s stay at Myrtle Beach. Mrs. M. O. Summer is visiting in Winnshoro with her sister, Mrs. Joe Kirkpatrick. She returns home today accompanied by her daughter, Miss Pauline Summer, who 'has been visiting in Winnsboro. this scarcity of socials must be that a lull comes between the season of early summer brides and early fall brides. It’s funny how society stands somewhat at a standstill un less there’s a bride in the picture— Summer school comee to a close on Friday. The six weeks’ session be gan June 14. Already the college office force is centering attention on another school year with hopes of a record enrollment— While watching a group of children in swimming the other day, I happened to notice one small lad who was, to my way of thinking, the very image of “Span- ky” of the comedies of “Our Gang’ — The popular Charlie McCarthy has been given innumerable sarcas tic names, among toe latest being a “wooden totem pole”— How grand air conditioned buildings feel these days and what a pity the newspaper office has to get along on a single electric fan— Few local people are vacationing this summer—maybe it’s just too hot to be on the go to cooler places— In conversing about this and that -with out-of-state visit ors, the discovery was made that the visitor had NOT read “Gone With the Wind”--can you imagine? And in this day and time-but then there’s the local girl who says she is going to take off the month of August to read the book. Voters To Speak On Mill Tax UNCLE SAM NEEDS HELP The United States Civil Service Commission has announced open com petitive examinations for the posi tions listed below. Social Worker (Psychiatric) $2,- 000 a year, Veterans’ Administration. Home Extension Agent, $2,600 a year, Junior Home Extension Agent, $1,800 a year, Indian Field Service, Department of the Interior. Home Economist $3,000 a year, As sociate Home Economist, $3,200 a year, Bureau of Home Economics, Department of Agriculture. Option al subjects are food economics and family economics. Junior Blueprint Operator, Junior Photostat Operator, $1,440 a year; Under Blueprint Operator, Under Photostat Operator, $1,260 a year. Closing dates.: August 1, for appli- tions received from States east of Colorado, and August 4, 1938, for ap plications received from Colorado and States westward. Full information may be obtained from Secretary of th e U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners at the posit office in this city. TO RUN YOUR PRIMARY Labor’s Non-Partisan League is toe political organ or party of the CIO, of which Mr. John L. Lewie is the hear. The CIO is a union, not a party. Mr. Lewis is the controller of both. Now this political party, toe LNPL as it is called, is coming into South Carolina to run the Demo cratic party.—News and Courier. Rum Tax Fetches The State Big Sum Columbia, July 18.—Total liquor revenue collected by the state tax commission in May and June totalled $308,378, of which the state received $200,432, counties $62,618 and muni cipalities $46,327. The commission reported that Co lumbia received as ite share more than any other city, going ahead erf Charleston for the first time. Columbia and Richland County got $5,972 and and $8,066, respectively, compared with $4,549 and $7,063 for the city and county of Charleston. Other receipts included: Anderson county $1,861, city 965; Florence, county $2,127, city $910; Greenville, County $6,609, city $3,668; Orange burg, county $1,512, city $603; Spartanburg, county $2,806, city $1,549. PREACHING PLANNED OVER 12 TONS OF ICE BLACKMON SEEKS SPECIAL SESSION Spartanburg, July 16.— D. T. Blackmon, candidate for governor, called on Governor Olin D. Johnston to call a special session of the gener al assembly to correct what he term ed an emergency with regard to the curtailment of benefits for the aged, blind and dependent children by the state board of public welfare in a telegram sent from here tonight to toe chief executive. In commenting on his action, Blackmon said he felt that recent cuts in benefits ranging from 45 to 65 per cent should .not have been made, and that a special session of the general assembly should b e call ed to restore the bsnefits to their former levels. The text of his telegram to Gover nor Johnston follows: “This is to inform you that I in sist that you, as governor of South Carolina, call a special session of the general assembly to remedy the welfare problem of South Carolina for the aged, blind and dependent children. It is a disgrace to the state of South Carolina that these inno cent people have to suffer misery and agony through no fault of their own and by some reason the general assembly could remedjy and would gladly remedy. I feel that you would be justfifed in calling a special session to solve this problem facing the state of South Carolina that has now reached the proportions of an emergency. “I am sure that many members of the general assembly would be glad to serve in a special session called to correct this situation with out pay, and if not I feel that this situation warrants your calling a special session anyway.” Cincinnati, July 16.—A unique church service will be conducted Sunday night, July 24, at Emery auditorium in the Walnut Hills sec tion here. All religious fixtures used in the ceremonies, including the altar, throne, pulpit, flower beds, candle-sticks, etc., will be carved from 24,000 pounds of solid ice. The services are sponsored by the Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal church, a negro congregation, under the di rection of Rev. Arthur D. Williams, pastor. Governor Martin Davey, Mayor James Garfield Stewart and other prominent state, city, and civ ic officials are scheduled to attend. A chorus of fifty trained negro voices will sing psalms from the Scriptures which relate to ice and snow during the forty-five minute ceremonies, which will be broadcast. Rev. Williams also will confine his sermon and gospel to stories telling of the part played by ice and snow in toe religious history of mankind. It is planned, to plunge the audi torium into complete darkness while the services are being held, except for electric lights behind the altar and other ice ornaments. The origin of the uqusual mode of worship dates back to July, 1924, when the pastor’s daughter, Sadie, was bitten by a poisonous spider while he was in charge of a small negro congregation in Pocahontas, a town located on the state line be tween Virginia and West Virginia. When toe child developed a fever, she was rushed to a Bluefield 'hospi tal, about fifteen miles distant, where doctors prescribed that ice be applied to the wound. The treat ment was administered during the night and the infected foot returned to normal before the morning. As * tribute to “th e Lord’s good ness”, Rev. Williams decided to dedi cate a service each year in which he would use ice, the instrument which apparently saved his daughter’s life. The first such service was held at his small church in Pocahontas the following month. A single cake of ice was used, with a gilded crucifix imbedded in the top of it. Each year since that time the negro pastor has added more ice to the ceremonies. Rev. Williams held this unusual dedication at Hot Springs, Ark., in 1929, when he was made pastor of a congregation in that city. Two years later, he moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he remained five years, j The services are continued annual ly. Last year, the ceren onles were staged in Cincinnati for the first time, attracting more than 7,500 per sons. It has been suggested that the services be exhibited at the New York world’s fair in 1939. BLEASE SAYS NEGROES ARE ENROLLING IN S. C. White Rock, July 16.—Cole L. Blease, candidate for governor, call ed on the state Democratic execu tive committee today to decide whether negroes would be allowed to vote in the coming Democratic primaries. In a speech at a barbecue given for the benefit of the Lowman home, Blease said he “demanded that Chairman Taylor Stukes, of the state Democratic comlmittee, call the com mittee together and answer this question: “Are the colored people who are enrolling on the Democratic club rolls going to be allowed to vote in the Democratic primary August 30 for county state and national of ficers? “This committee,” Blease said, “should decide this question now. I understand many negroes are enroll ing. It is not right and honest to dhift this question to be answered by the managers of the election or that it be dodged by the powers higher up. “It is their duty to answer it so the managers -will know what to do.” Blease said that he had been “re liably informed” that approximately 8,000 negroes had “quietly enrolled” over the state. “Now somebody’s got to decide whether they are to be allowed to vote,” Ihe said. A Hays man says the only certain way to bring a wife home from a trip is to send her the hometown pa per, cliping out one item. It doesn’t make any difference which item, ac cording to the man who gave ue this information.—Frank Motz in the Hays City (Kans.) Neks. Mix just one gallon of Athey’s S e m i Paste with a gallon of pure linseed oil. You get two gallons of highest g r a d a paint. ] Double your mon ey’s worth in every can! That’s paint economy. But. don’t get the idea that Athey’s Semi Paste is a “cheap” paint. 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