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i ' Every Week More People . .. \% ' \ The Sun Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 2; NO. 23 The Rising; San—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1939 Slider ft Greneker—1856-1860 $1 PER Y£AR OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE T. P. COOLEY MANAGER OF FAMOUS DAIRY FARM Negro Slayer’s Counsel ONE WAY TO COLLECT It is said that the treasurer of a local church tendered a teller in the bank here a deposit for the account of his church. When the teller add ed the deposit slip he found it was $9 short and so advised the treasur er. “Oh, no,” the treasurer said, “you just put in that $9 you owe the church and it will be right.” He did. Tom F. Cooley, graduate of the Dairying School of Clemson college in 1928, and for several years Dairy Specialist with the Clemson Exten sion Service, was recently made man ager of the Klondike Dairy farms of Elkins, North Carolina. One of the outstanding Guernsey breeding farms in the country Klon dike farms is owned by Thurmond Cheatham, well-known textile manu facturer. The Klondike herd js con sidered one of the finest in the coun try. ASSISTANT COUNTY AGENT IS CLUB SPEAKER TURNS MONEY BACK Paul Haile Wednesday turned back to J. C. Brooks, treasurer, $20 as part payment on coupon gasoline books granted to members of the Board of Commissioners over the past several years. Upon a ruling by the present county attorney that commissioners were not entitled to books Mr. Haile promptly turned in what he had and volunteered to pay the county as he could for what he had used. Commissioners had been told by former county attorners that they were entitled to the books. “The $20 was hard to turn over, as badly fa I need it” said Mr. Haile “but I yftant nothing from the county I am not entitled to.” Mr. Haile’s trouble was that the amount he got was not enough to make his res pectable. GETS BIG CAT We learn via Pink Abrams who is noted for his devotion to the truth as well as to his job, that our friend Joe Mayer landed a big catfish a few days back from the waters of the Edisto. The * big fish weighed 14 pounds, all fish and in all truth. Pink expects us to tell a lot of lies The St. Philips Home Demonstra tion club held its monthly meeting in the school auditorium Wednesday afternoon, March 15. The meeting was called to order by the president. Devotionals were conducted by Miss Sudie Mae Dickert after which the roll was called and minutes read and approved. The history of the song, “The Gold en Day is Dying”, was given by Miss Annie Livingston. The topic for the day was “Door way and Porches”. G. J. Mobley, assistant county agent, gave an in teresting and helpful talk on this topic, enlarging it to include yards and surroundings i Miss Ethel Counts, home demonstration agent, also made a talk. The gleaner, Mrs. Essie Wicker, gave some useful household hints. After the business session, deli cious refreshments were served by the hostesses. liiSSil NEW YORK CITY . . . Miss Estelle B. Barb, an attractive brunette only 23 years old, astonished the judge, attendants and spectators in the Court of General Sessions when she stepped forward to defend James Pryor, young Negro, on a murder charge. She had been retained by friends of the accused man she said and had been a member of the bar since last May. She was graduated from Brooklyn Law School with an LL.B. degree magna* cum laude. CRJMINAL COURT CLOSES AFTER FULL WEEK LOCAL U. D. C. CHAPTERS TO HEAR STATE PRESIDENT the of Joe’s we ve we pass on to you what Pink told us: he said the 14 pound cat harbored another cat inside that weighted— was it 10 or 12 pounds, Pink? Any way it doesn’t matter. They were so near the same size that after Joe got .them separated he did not know which had swallowed the other, or whether either had, or whether he caught both separately at one time or whether he bought them out of a grocery store. He isn’t even certain now that he went fishing; he thinks it might have been two old men and a boy who went ’possum hunting and caught a skunk. The only thing Joe is sure of is that Pink Abrams will be down to see him when vote-getting time rolls ’round again. Mrs. H. S. Farley of Saluda, presi dent of the South Carolina Division, U. L*. C., and Mrs. F. T. Dargan of Clemson College, director of the '■twm MMMf sx of the Calvin Crozier and Drayton Rutherford chapters Tuesday after noon, April 4. This meeting comes on the regu lar meeting date of the two local chapter Instead of the usual business sessions, the chapters meet jointly to heai talks by the two visitors and a short musical pro gram. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter H. Hunt on Calhoun street at 3:30 next Tuesday afternoon. The March term of criminal court, Judge W. M. Grimball of Charleston presiding, came to a close late Fri day night after a full week’s ses sion. The following cases were heard at the end of the week: Tom Burton charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, plead guilty and was given three m-dfnths with sentence to be sus pended during good behavior. Gist Glymph, alias Gist Chick, FUND FOR PARALYSIS SUFFERERS MANY BEAUTY SPOTS TO BE SEEN ABOUT TOWN A drive around the city, particul arly the section around the High school, is a well worth while trip these days. With the first of spring at hand, most of our prettiest flowers shrubs, and trees are in full bloom. A cherry tree in bloom on the High school campus is a lovely picture. This tree was planted seven years ago, the occasion being' the bi-sen- tennial anniversary of George Wash ington’s birthday—February 22, 1932. Fitting exercises were held when the tree was planted by members of the Jasper Chapter, D. A. R. Sever al other cherry trees were planted at the same time, but the one of the right side of the High school cam pus turned out to be by far the most attractive. It is rather large now and has snow-white blossoms. About a week ago the tree was at the height of its beauty and was com mented on by many. You may still see some of the blooms if you go to the campus this weekend. Just across from the High school is the rock garden belonging to Miss Juanita Hitt. This spot on the cor ner of the Hitt’s front lawn grows more lovely each year. It’s just about the most colorful place you can imagine. It includes white, pur ple, and pink thrift, yellow daffo dils, all shades of azaleas, orange flowers, and a few blue ones, and 'most any other color you can think of. And down at the Margaret Hunter park, the wistaria creates a lovely spring scene. It hangs in great clusters from the rustic light poles around the boundaries of the park. Another mass of these georgeous purple flowers is at the old Floyd home on Calhoun street. That’s an- othar spot Newtoerrians look forv ward to seeing each year. And perhaps you’ve noticed 'the hundreds of blooming judas trees about the city, many of them hav ing been put out only a short time ago. Newberry is truly a colorful city. ,C. D. Coleman, chairman of the In fantile paralysis drive in the county has issued the following statement with reference to amount and dis position of the money raised: “Kihdly allow me space in The Sun to inform the citizens of New berry County that I am today mail ing check in the amount of $120.51 to Miss Theresa Lightsey of the County Health department, to be used to aid those suffering with infantile paralysis in this county. “This money was contributed by the people of Newberry city and county to be used to fight infantile paralysis and I want to express to every man, woman and child who had a vart in this most worthy cause my deepest appreciation. I also want to thank Mrs. C. A. Dufford and Mrs. G. R. Summer for their wonderful as sistance in helping put this cam paign across. “Anyone suffering with this di sease should contact Miss Lightsey for financial aid.” ed to six months imprisonment with sentence to be suspended. Will Thomas, negro, who was driving the automobile that struck and killed William M. Miller of Greer was tried for reckless homi cide and sentenced to five years im prisonment. A sentence of five years was plac ed on Robert Lee Williams, negro, who was chargel with assault with intent to ravish. Thomas Simms was given fhree years, charged with peeping Tom and eaves dropping. Thirty days each or a fine of $100 each was placed on Ott Brandon, Eddie (Jack) Smith, and Merle Glymph who were charged with highway robbery and larcency. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. F. O. Lamoreux, Pastor Church service for the week: Sunday: 10:15 a. m. Bible School. W. Wallace, General superintendent. 11:30 a. m. Service of worship. 6:30 p. m. B. T. U. 7:30 p. m. Service of worship. Monday: 4:30 p. m. Prayer-meeting church circle No. 1. 7:30 p. m. Monthly Deacons meet ing. Wednesday: 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer-meet- mg. 8:45 p. m. Choir practice. “Come let us Worship together.” m ST. PHILIPS NEWS AMONG THE SICK The Rev. Emmett Roof will conduct divine services Sunday evening at eight o’clock at the St. Philip’s Lutheran church. Mrs. Earl Taylor underwent an 'operation at the county hospital Wednesday. Her condition is re ported fair. Keister Willingham returned to his home on Mayer avenue over the weekend after several weks in the Columbia hospital, following an operation. James Abrams underwent art ap pendectomy at the local hospital last Friday. His condition is reported fine. On Sunday, March 26, after a lingering illness, Willie J. Wicker of this community passed away. He is survived by his wife and one daugh ter, Alice Sue. A brother, J. B. Wicker, also survives. During his long suffering Mr. Wicker was al ways cheerful. He was a good man, honest and truthful. He left many friends are will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Mr. Wicker was an officer in the church for many years. His body was laid to rest in the St. Philips cemetery Monday af ternoon. A SON 'Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Willing ham announce the birth of a son at the local hospital Monday, March 27. PLAY .AT CHAPPELLS “Here Comes The Prince” a three- act comedy will be given at Chap pells school auditorium Friday even ing, March 31, at 8 p. m. All are invited. It looks as though spring is really here. R. N. Taylor told) that he heard a whippoorwill on the first day of spring, the 21st. The trees have begun to put forth beautiful leaves and everything is awake. Mr. and Mr. Frank ' Metts and daughter, Dorothy, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gunter, all of Spartanburg, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Metts. Want Young Lady For *§684111’ Queen Wanted—One attractive popular young lady between the ages of 17 and 23 to be Miss Newberry County and reign ovfr the entire festivities of Newberry Coapty’s Sesqui-Cen- tennial Celebrationi and the huge historical spectacl# “Cavalcade of Progress” to be Presented here in Newben-y April ^Rth to May 4. This young lady will bk the subject for a state wide advertising campaign and besides the many .honors received, will also be awarded a handsome cash prize. The runner-up in this contest will also play an important part in all festivities and reertife -a cash award. The next twelve girls finishing in that order will be attendants to the Queen and the mhner-ups will play an important part in the historical spectacle. This celebration marks 160 years of Newberry Comity progress and will be one of the greatest events in the history of the state. It will be marked by parades, special events, a Coronation Ball for the Queen and her court, a Mammoth outdoor church service, the appearance of the Gov ernor and many other attractive features. The Queen and her Court will preside over all this. Special costumes will be furnished for these girls. This contest is open to any girls in Newberry county and any one wishing to participate may reg ister at the Sesqui-Centennial Head quarters in the Exchange Bank Building or send a post card with their name and address. The con test opens next week. Entrance Open To Training Camp Applications are now being re ceived for the annual Citizens Mili tary Training Camp to be held at Fort Moultrie June 15 to July 14. The age limit runs from 17 to 29 years, depending on the course taken by the enrollee. The basic course, taken by first year men, requires an age of 17 years and not over 24 years. Applicants must be physically fit and of good moral character in order to qualify for enrollment. All expenses attendant to the training period, transportation, medi cal attention, board, and clothing will be paid by the United States Government. The camps are under direct super vision of regular army officers of Fort Moultrie, aided by carefully se lected officers from the Reserve Corps. A well-rounded program has been worked out, including infantry drill in the mornings, while the af ternoons are largely given over to athletic contests, and to sight see ing or boat rides to places of his toric interest in and around Char leston. There is absolutely no future mili tary obligation requested of the en- rolees. For any additional information concerning the advantages of C. M. T. C. or for application blanks for admission to the camp apply to Dr. Young M. Brown, officer for Newber ry county, at room 309, Exchange Bank building, Newberry. Authority in Bohemia NEGROES ARRESTED MONDAY FOR HOUSE BREAKING MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION HAS MARCH SESSION The March session ry County Mir was held Monday pf the Newber- Association ning at Cen- ing. After devotionals. by the Rev. E. B. Keisler, the group, in the busi ness session, accepted an invitation from the colored Ministerial Asso ciation to meet with them April 3 and participate in their program. President Rogers and the Rev. C. A. Calcote, chairman of the program committee, were appointed to speak on this occasion. The committee in charge of a city-wide religious cen sus was authorized to proceed with plans for completion. The Rev. J. O. Corvin, pastor of the local Holiness church, presented the part of the usual panel discus sion and presentation as related to his denomination in a most excellent way. William Eichelburger and Will (Dock) Goodman, negroes, were ar rested Monday morning by Sheriff Tom Fellers and Dupty Hub Quattle- baum and lodged in the county jail, charged with house breaking and house on the'place of Thad McCrack- in in the “Burton Quarters” taking 14 bushels of peas* Six bushels were sold to the Newberry Milling and Distributing company. PRAGUE . . . General Johannes Blaskowitz, who was appointed by Adolf. Hitler as the “supreme au thority” in Bohemia, which includes Prague. This announcement came soon after German troops enter*! into Czech territory. SQUARE DENCE A square dance .will be held at Sil- yerstreet Saturday night, April 1, in the vocational agricultural build ing, starting at eight o'clock and concluding at eleven o’clock. MADE PRESIDENT “Buzz” Purcell, young son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Purcell was elected president of the Pioneer Conclave of S. C. Presbytery at the annual meeting of the Conclave at the local Presbyterian church Saturday last. “Buzz” was formerly secretary of the Conclave. DOWN MEMORY LANE TWENTY YEARS AGO At about 11 o’clock Tuesday morn ing the fire alarm sounded. The fire was a roof blaze at the home of John H. Baxter, caused by a spark from the stove flue. It was practically put out by Mr. Baxter and Fire Chief H. B. Wells, who were the earliest arrivals on the scene. Mr. Herman Wright did some good work by throwing an oil cloth over the stove, thereby saving the stove as the wat er thrown on the roof by the fire men weald have bee a costly dam age to the hot stove. Mr. Wright is a fireman with presence of mind. For the first time in human his tory, perhaps, the Jewish race is be seeching financial aid in asking American people for $15,000,000 to save 3,000,000 of an ancient people from starvation and the possible extinction of a race which has writ its name on the scroll of the cen turies. HARTFORD NEWS INJURED IN FALL Mrs. J. W. Reagin of Columbia, mother of R. G. Raegin of this city is suffering injuries from a fall at her home Tuesday. The extent of her injuries are not known here. Mrs. Reagin is in her 90th year. Mr. Reagin went to (Columbia Wednes day to be with her? MANY QUALIFIED WORKERS REGISTERED TO HELP IN SPRING CLEANING Numerous persons qualified to do spring” cleaning, yard and garden work, and similar seasonal jobs, are registered at the local South Caro lina state employment service office, B. E. Chandler, Junior Interviewer, who is in charge of the Newberry Branch office, announced today. The local employment- service is located at 1015 Caldwell street and employers needing qualified workers may call there in person to inter view qualified applicants, or, if they desire, they may obtain workers merely by communicating with the office by telephoning number 122. The state employment service, which is one of the coordinate divi sions under the state unemployment compensation commission, operates free to both employers and workers. No fees of any kind are charged, the operating expenses of the service be ing paid entirely from felderal and state funds. The local office main tains an up-to-date work history of each applicant for work and is able on short notice to locate just the type of workers specified by employ ers. The office does not refer to em ployers just any persons needing work. Referrals are made only after the qualifications of available appli cants are carefully weighed. Besides the numerous persons registered at the local office who are qualified as domestic workers, gard eners, etc., there are likewise con struction laborers, saw mill workers, truck drivers, in other words, skilled workers, professional persons, as well as unskilled workers. The older youth group of Hart ford school held its regular meeting Wednesday night with about 25 members present. The meeting was opened by_singing “Come Thou Al mighty King”. The program was un der the direction of Mr .Long. Irene Wessinger read a paper, John Eargle made a brief talk on “Play Fair”, and Esther Eargle read a paper on “Taking Care of School Property”. Games were enjoyed during the social hour. The following officers were elected for the nevt term: Kenneth Eargle, president; Ray Lathrop, vice- presidnt; Helen Goggans, secretary and treasurer. A meeting of the following com mitteemen, Z. W. Dennis, H. I. Boul- ware, J. W. Cromer, M. O. Fulmer, C. L. Lester, Mrs. W. L. Buzhardt, Mrs. Ethel Shealy, and Mrs. W. B. Goggans, was held at the school- house Thursday afternoon, March 23, at 2:30 o'clock. The meeting was opened by J. L. King, acting county agent. The principal speak er was Mr. Clark with brief talks by W. A. Mason, J. N. Davis, and John C. Billingsley of the soil ero sion department. The purpose of the gathering was to study and discuss the “land use” and “problems of the community.” Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lester are re ceiving congratulations upon the ar rival of a daughter bom Wednesday, March 22. Little Ann and Floyd Shealy, Jr., spent the latter part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shealy. Misses Mary and Martha Nobles and Annette Sease spent last week end with Miss Mary Owens. Miss Evelyn Wertz spent Wednes day night with Miss Helen Goggans. Walter Buzhardt and son, Thomas, were business visitors in Saluda Sat urday. Mrs. Earle Buzhardt visited rela tives in Clinton over the weekend. Albert Eargle has returned home after being in an Oregon CCC camp for over two years. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Warren and family spent Sunday at Kinards with Mr. and Mrs. Will Boozer. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wessinger and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Wes- singer’s mother, Mrs. Taylor of Summet, who celebrated her 80th birthday on that date. AVELEIGH ACTIVITIES Loyalty Day was an overwhelmii success in every way. A fine at tendance of Aveleighs members was present and a response unequalled in its history was had in the signing and returning of pledge-cards. Every member (except one) made a pledge to the support of the Lord’s work for the new year. The leadership of Ave- leigh doubts the probabilty of that record ever being parallelled again; certainly no past record equals it. A few years ago Aveleigh, by a large majority, adopted the Tithe method of church financing and was sub scribed to by practically all active members, but not as nearly 100 per cent as Loyalty Day showed this year. Chairman E. B. Purcell, and his associate deacons are very much pleased with the results and en couragement as they face the new year. The church organ is being thor oughly repaired and improved, and a complete overhaul of the Manse is be ing contemplated. The church debt is well paid in advance, and Ave leigh rejoices to be able, through the splendid cooperation of its mem- mers, to close the year with a clean slate, and look forward to the new year with greater promise. The men of Aveleigh have been unusually active in the work of the church in the way of conference at tendance, undertaking and carrying through the annual Every Member Canvass to success, and following up general work of the church, under the enthusiast^; leadership of Mr. E. B. Purcell, chairman of the board of deacons. COLUMBIA, March 27. — “The campaign to cut acreage in this state is meeting with remarkable success, especially in the heavy cotton coun ties, and we will have .at least a 30 percent reduction in acreage and around 35 to 45 percent reduction in fertilizer,” says C. D. Orrell, chair man of the executive committee of the North Carolina cotton association to the South Carolina committee. Letters received indicate that all of these states »re going to least 30 per 1 more than 38 | itreet. He will remove the resi dence now on the corner of this lot and at once build a thoroughly mod ern and fully equipped sales station and garage. The new garage will be two stories, will cover at least 20,000 square feet of floor space, and will be fire proof. Every convenience will be installed to facilitate taking care of the various departments of the business. BETH-EDEN LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. M. L. Kester, Pastor Colony: 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. Carlisle Fulmer, supt. 11:00 a. m. The service. Luther League immediately follow ing the service. St. James’: 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. Herman Epting, supt. VISITS HERE The Rev. and Mrs. Janies Lt Shealy of Columbia are visiting tl former’s mother, Mrs. T. L. Shea); on McKibben street. “DUKE OF WEST POINT" AT OPERA HOUSE FOR RENT—Furnished apartment, downstairs. Four rooms and bath. Near business section. Rent most reasonable. Phone 220-J. Mrs. T. P. Johnson, 1237 Calhoun street. Capturing the behind-the-scenes romance, gayety, adventure, and ex citement of life as it is lived at the United States Military Academy, Ed ward Small has lavished his talents of showmanship and entertainment on his first major film attraction for the current season—“The Duke of West Point”, which comes to the Opera House next Monday and Tues day. Headed by a cast which includes Louis Hayward, Joan Fontaine, Rich ard Carlson, Tom Brown, and Alan Curtis, this romantic drama tells the story of young cadets who enter a different and difficult world when they become Plebs at West Point. Recording their ups-and-downs, their personal human dramas, their prides and prejudices, their hopes and dreams, the picture is unreeled against authentic backgrounds which were photographed at West Point by a special camera crew. Mrs. Byron George and little daughter, Sybil, of Lexington visit ed last Thursday with Mr. J. W Metts. BRIDE-ELECT ENTERTAINED AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN A lovely social event of the week end was the party and shower given by Mrs. J. E. Lindler and Miss Ed die Lowman at the latter’s horn..- in Little Mountain Saturday afternoon complimenting Miss Margaret Shealy whose marriage to Harold Harde man of this city is to be an event of early spring. Assisting in receiving and enter taining were Mrs. J. F. Lowman and Miss Lula Lowman. The reception rooms were adorned with colorful spring flowers. As the guests arrived, each was asked to write a wish in the bride’s book. Several contests were enjoyed, the prizes being won by Miss Fay Shealy and Miss Lillian Shealy. The bride-elect was blindfolded, given paper and pencil, and asked to make a sketch of her fiance. While she was doing this, a huge white basket of lovely gifts were placed be fore her. After the gifts had been opened, the hostesses served straw berry ice cream and individual cakes iced in white and decorated with pink roses. Dainty bags of rice were giv en as favors. There were 35 guests present. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. M. F. Hardeman and Mrs. Pay Boyle of Newberry; Mrs. Louise Fennell, Mrs. Jack Fennell, Mrs. N. E. Shealy, and Miss Jane Shealy, all of Columbia. DROP LETTERS HERE Dr. Bigby reports a Newberrian in dustriously trying to post a letter in one of the new fire alarm boxes. Could it have been the postmaster? '