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Every Week More People Read The Sun VOLUME 2; NO. 32 The Rising San—1856-1860 OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE Plaque Offered For Best Civic Service A native Texan says that heat is really heat on his ranch 60 miles south of Amarillo. One summer af ternoon he saw a coyote pursuing an unusually buxom jack rabbit across the broiling prarie, and it was so scorching hot (he swears to this) that they were both walking! SCOOPED THE BASS Howard Lipscomb and a fishing partner had an unusual experience the other day just outside the Gap on Lake Murray. They were trolling for bass and in passing a given point both got strikes. Reeling in they landed two nice bass. Circling they trolled back over the same ground, or water. When directly over the spot—bang! Two more bass suc cumbed to the succulent looking crawdad bait. The two fishermen re peated this performance five times and each time just as they reached the same spot they got hefty strikes on both lines. It was getting late and they had time to troll thru only once more and this time nothing hap pened, but that small area had al ready yielded 10 fine bass and these added to the 10 already in the creel established a local record for the year. Mr. Lipscomb hurried back the next day but had poor luck—he land ed only 11! This is the first real luck he has bumped into this year, Mr. Lipscomb said. Rumors of another catch of 20 bass by Messrs. Hill and Burns reaches us but we have nat verified ibis. The biting right now is almost entirely by bass—and gar. Business will continue slow with crappie until out in August despite Coble's calendar and Judge Blease’s barometer. Announcement was made this week by C. C. Hutto that the South Caro lina National Bank and the Newber ry Federal Saving and Loan Assoc iation would offer through the Cham ber of Commerce to that individual in Newberry who renders the greatest civic service during the coming year and years to follow, a bronze plaque. The selection will be made annually at this time of the year by a commit tee consisting of Newberry’s mayor, the president of the Civic League, and the presidents of the city’s three ser vice clubs, and presentation of the plaque made at a special gathering. The first award will be made in the spring of 1940. The committee of five will decide the requirements for selection. “From year to year there are men and women who render valuable ser vice voluntarily to promote our city”, said Mr. Hutto, “and some recogni tion should be shown these citizens.” NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1939 MRS. R. D. WRIGHT NAMED U. D. C. PRESIDENT FORK NOTABLI ry~f)ominick and Clemson son were reminiscing between drinks (soft) the other late afternoon down at Harry's place and the conversation turned to that historic section at the confluence of the Saluda and Broad long known as the Dutch Fork. Re calling the sturdy people who opened up tbat section they began to mention and take note of the many men of prominence who sprung from this stock. In the political field they found Fred H- Dominick, Butler B. Hare, A. F. Lever, and Congressman Hamp P. Fulmer whose parents emi grated from that section to the low country. To the judiciary the Fork furnished Thomas S. Sease, Carrol J. Ramage, and C. C. Wyche. In the educational field they found State Superintenent of Education James H. Hope and Dr. S. J. Derrick, past president of Newberry college. The late Ool. E. H. Aull, long a promi nent newspaper man, they found was born in the Dutch fork. “Clem” and Harry also agreed that that famous section, that is, the section embraced jn a 10 mile radius of Little Moun tain, had furnished more school teach ers and Lutheran preachers than any similar area in South Carolina. All this they concluded was a result of good stock and the influence of New berry college and the Lutheran church. Now if somebody will just bring this to date and let us know what the Fork is poducing these days we will be able to determine whether civilization is advancing or whether we are on our way back to the cave. Mrs. R. D. Wright was re-elected president of the Drayton Rutherford Chapter, U. D. C., at the final meet ing of this season of the chapter held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Nora Long with Mrs. James Duncan, co-hostess. Other officers for the coming year include Mrs. J. Y. McFall, first vice-president; Mrs. Steve Griffith, second vice-president; Miss Sue Ella Peterson, recording secretary; Miss Grace Summer, cor responding secretary; Mrs. Richard L. Baker, treasurer. BETH-EDEN LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. M. L. Kester, Pastor Colony: sle Fulmer, Supt. 4.00 P. M. The Service. Sermon by the pastor. Note the change of hour for Sunday school and the service due to baccalaureate at church of the Redeemer a* 11:30 a. m. St. James'; 10:00 A. M. Sunday school. Mr. Herman Epting, Supt. ST, PHILIPS (NOTES WHEELED THEM TO THE JUG R. Y. Fair telling of ’way back when Floyd Bradley’s father was abief of the village's police and of an old negro who worked at add jobs for the town. On Saturdays, Mr. "Fair said, this ©id negro would get out Ms wheel barrow and haul the drunk off to the cooler. After they had sobered up to some extent Mr. Bradley would tax them a dollar or ao and send them home. Mr. Fair aaid it was nothing unusual to see aix or eight drunks sprawled on the jail floor, dead to the world. Mr. Fair also told of a bar tender killing a man who came into his place. Either through bad blood or because the fellow was. making trouble, I don’t recall which he said, the bar tender reached acroos the bar and grabbed the fellow by the beard and thus holding him, shot him through the heart. 'Releasing his beard the fellow drop ped ti the floor, dead, Mr. Fair says these were the “good old days". Cetr tainly they were exciting days. There is this to be said for those days however, as rough as they were; men picked on those their own size. They didn’t rape children and slash the throats of babies. When they fought it was among equals, open and above board. Services will not be held at the St. Philips Lutheran church Sunday even ing as the pastor will be away to preach the commencement sermon at Salley. The farmers are now very busy as the grain is about ready to harvest. We have had a good bit of cloudy and rainy weather but there will probably be a change when June comes. The many showers have been very fine on ■the gardens. Summer is now drawing near. It is one of the grandest seasons of the year. We have such enjoyable times at barbacues, picnics, and various gatherings. I often think of how fast the year is passing. Just one more month and 1939 will be half gone. When we are young the time passes slow, but when we have grown older, it seems to pass much faster. The 'time for that favorite dish— blackberry .pie—is here. Blackberry puddings are delicious. Sweeten the berries to suit your taste. Then grate some cold biscuits adding this to the blackberries enough to make the mixture a little thick, but not too thick. Stir the mixture and place in the oven to cook about 30 minutes. After cooling the pudding serve it with whipping cream. THE COMMENCEMENT The high school commencement Tuesday night was a very nice af fair. The building was comfortably filled and the graduates with white and blue gowns made a right present able picture. Following preliminaries Prof. S. M. Derrick made a talk which was good and further enhanced by its briefness. Then came the awarding of diplomas to 115 grad uates and of various medals and cer tificates, Most of the awards for good work seemed to go to girls from the rural areas, an indication perhaps of too much jazz and late hours about towns. Following the awards Prof. Cannon addressed the graduates. His message to them was pithy and full of good advice and if there wasn’t a bit of a shake in his voice over los ing those fine boys it was our ima gination, A bright spot in the pro ceedings wa» music from the orch estra or band with Prof. Feld wield ing the stick over the young musi cians. His selections for the oc casion were apropos, full of life and lilt and the band did itself proud. It was good, plenty good! Largest Class Ever Given Hi Diplomas Dr. S. M. Derrick, head of the de partment of economics at the Uni versity of South Carolina, addressed the graduating class of the Newberry High school Tuesday night in the auditorium of the High school. An overflow audience on the main floor and the balcony heard Dr. Derrick urge the graduates to train them selves for opportunities that would be opened to them. Dr. Derrick, a Newberry college graduate, stated there were many fields of opportunity today, listing agriculture, public service, and gov ernment. “They are opportunities opened to you,” he told the seniors, knocking at the door.” “The world is waiting on those who fulfill the requisites of ser vice,” he continued. Naming two re quisites he mentioned thorough train ing, telling the class not to be afraid of becoming a book worm or having brain fever. He said there were plenty possibilities of responsible jobs waiting on the people who were thoroughly prepared. “The second requisite needed to seize the opportunity when it comes is integrity of character,” remarked the University speaker. “The world is -waiting for men a nd women who will not sell out, but will stick to principles always.” “I think it safe to say the world is waiting on you if you are willing to maintain yourself in mind, body, and soul,” concluded Dr. Derrick. The invocation was by the Rev. L. G. Gray, and following two vocal solos by Miss Jeanne Johnstone, member of the graduating class, Professor O. B. Cannon, superintend ent of the city schools, introduced the guest speaker. After four selections by the Girls’ Glee Club and the Boys’ Choir of the High school, Edward Gatlin, senior Diplomas to 116 graduates were presented by Professor. Cannon and Professor P. K. Harmon, High school principal, after which Professor Can non briefly addressed the graduating students. Awards and Medals The gold medal given by Harry W. Dominick to that member of the graduating class who has made the highest record during the high school course was awarded Miss Martha Jane Gray. The second award, a bronze medal offered by Herff-Jonee Jewelry Company, went to Miss Elizabeth Renwlck. Mis s Mary Layton was presented a gold medal offered by the American Legion Auxiliary, post No. 24, for being judged the member of the graduating class who throughout the High school course best exemplified the highest qualities of citizenship.' Eight seniors received medals of fered by the Eta Sigma Phi National Honor fraternity for classical studies t© each fourth year Latin pupil who makes an average of 90 or more throughout the year. The awards went to Miss Edna Carlisle, Miss Dorothy Carpenter, Miss Edna Mae Fowler, Miss Martha Jane Gray, Miss Agnes Mayes, Miss Elizabeth Ren- wick, MUi Jeanette Tolbert, and William Peery. Walter Goggans was presented the athletic and scholarship medal given by R. C. Fldyd. The activities medal, given by Herff-Jones Jewelry company, went to Edward Gatlin. The Good Citizen Certificate award ed by the Daughters of the American Reolution was presented Miss Martha Jane Gray. Because of her scholastic standing Miss Gray also received a year’s subserption to the Readers Digest. Junior High Awards The Junior High school citizenship medals given by the Jasper Chapter, D. A. R., to the boy and girl in the seventh grade who holds the best citizenship record for the two years in the Junior High school were David Denning and Mary Helen Carpenter. Vivian Davenport was presented the Turner scholarship Medal, a gold medal to the girl who makes the highest average scholarship during the sixth and seventh grades. A si milar medal, known as the Keitt scholarship medal, went to Curtis Gatlin. Honor Graduates The Tuesday commencement exer. cises closed with selections by the High school orchestra and the bene diction pronounced by the Rev. M. L. Kester. Honor graduates included the fol lowing: Emma Julia Ballentine, Bonnelle Buzhardt, Edna Carlisle, Dorothy Carpenter, Howard Cook, (Continued on page eight) Georgia Minister Speaks Here Sunday The Rev. Joha L. Yost, D. D., pastor of. the Lutheran church of the Redeemer in Atlanta, Ga., will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Newberry college on Sunday morning June 4. • Dr. Yost is one of the most prominent minister^ in Atlanta and in the southern Lutheran church. He is president of the Evangelical Minis ters’ Association and vice-president of the Atlanta Christian Council. He is secretary of the Georgia-Alabama Synod of the United Lutheran church in America. He is also a member of the board of trustees of Newberry college and a former member of the board of the Lutheran Theologi cal Seminary in Columbia, from which institution he graduated in 1917. During his ten-year pastorate in Atlanta the congregation has more than a doubled in membership. Re cently a beautiful ehurch building was completed and is located on Peachtree Street in one of the- most desirable sections of the city. Ser vices in this chuech are always crowded. Several years ago In recognition of his oltstand'ng achievements, Newberry college ^conferred upon Dr. Yost the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Yost is a native of North Carolina. After graduating from BROOKS BUILDING 4-UNIT APARTMENT Ernest A. Brooks has started con structiom on a 20 room apartment house on Johnstone street, just in the rear of his present two-family apart ment at the comer of Glenn and Johnstone streets the apartment house will be divided into four units of five rooms each and will be two stories high. Mr. Brooks stated that all baths will be of tile construction and all floors of hardwood. The apartments will be reached from a common en trance, with stairs to the upper floor. Care of the lawns will be in- cuded in the rental price. Mr. Brooks came to Newberry a few years ago and has completely remodeled the Wiseman hotel prop erty, built a home on Glenn street, now begins work on the 20-room building. SERVICES SUNDAY FOR POPE L. BUFORD Funeral services for Pope L. Bu ford, 52, prominent Newberrian who died at hie home on Main street Fri day following several months’ illness, were held Sunday afternoon at the residence with the Rev. H. O. Cham bers, pastor of Central Methodist church, in charge. Interment was in Rosemont. Mr. Buford was the son of the late Sheriff M. M. Buford and Sallie Belle Buford. He attended Newberry col lege and served as deputy sheriff of Newberry county for eight years. He was identified with the business life of the city for many years. Surviving are his widow, the for mer Miss Clara Reighley, and two sons, William R. Buford and Pope L. Buford, Jr., both of the city, and the following brothers and sisters, W. Tv Buford, R. H. Buford, M. L. Buford, all of Newberry; G. Fair Buford, Clinton; Mrs. W. W. Cromer, Green ville; Mrs. W O. Miller, Newberry. REV. JOHN L. YOST, D. D./ Roanoke college he entered the Southern Seminary. Upon his grad uation he was caalled to Bristol, Tenn. He was serving * pastorate in North Carolina when called to his present position. The Hon. Burnet R. Maybank, Governor of the State of South Caro lina, will deliver the address to the graduating class of Newberry col lege on Tuesday morning, June 6. Fifty-seven young men and women are candidates for degrees. The baccalauieate sermon will be preached Sunday morning, June 4, by the Rev. John L. Yost, D. D., pas tor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta, Ga. Sunday evening the Newberry col lege singers will give a concert in Holland Hall. The Jtmior Oratorical Contest will be held In HolUnd Hall on Monday morning with the following speakers: Grady Boozer, Newberry; Everett Dasher, Marlow, Ga.; Fred Entler, Hagerstown, Md.; Chas. J, Sbealy, Jr., Spartanburg; Maxcy Stone, Newberry; Harry Williams, Atlanta, Ga. Monday evening the following sen iors will participate in the Kendall Publis Speaking Contest: Bruce Ballentine, Batesburg; O. G. Dasher, Marlow, Ga.; James Hare, Saluda; William Matasy, Youngstown, Ohio; Otto Reentsjema, Charleston; Lawson Woodall, Miami, Fla.; Miss Macie Davis, Newberry, essayist. The commencement program be gins on Saturday evening, June 3rd, when the following sophomores speak in the annual declamation contest: Julian Addy, Little Mountain; Joe Curtiss, Augusta, Ga.; W. L. Epting, Jr., Reitfoville; Alfred Forman, Gads den, Ala.; Wylie Jones, Alcolu; Llyod Kimmel, Atlanta; William O’Hara, Florence; Conrad Park, Birmingham, Ala. A large attendance of friends of the College is expected at the an nual college .luncheon immediately following the graduating exercises on Tuesday, June 6th. Members of the re-organiced Chamber of Commerce gathered at the old court house Monday night and elected the following twelve men as directors for the coming year; S. C. Paysinger, C. C. Hutto, E. A. Car penter, G. D. Blackwell, Hal Kohn, John Clarkson, Z. F. Wright, Wilton Todd, T. E. Davis, A. J. Bowers, Jr., Thomas H. Pope, Jr., and Thad Mc- Craekln. G. D. Blackwell, retiring president of the Chamber, presided over the first part of the Monday session. He called for a report from the commit tee composed of C. C. Hutto, S. C. Paysinger, and Hal Kohn appointed about eight weeks ago to rejuvenate the Chamber of Commerce. Follow ing this report, Z. F. Wright took charge of the program and expres sions of value of the re-organization were made by many. Jim Johnson declared that the “Chamber of Commerce should be a clearing house for the business life of the community”. Tom Hicks, retiring vice-president, stated there was a crying need for action in the Chamber . of more younger men. Herman Langford remarked that a revived organization would mean greater things for Newberry with “all for one and one for all.” “The Newberry Chamber of Com merce will be a success with all working together,” said John Wicker. Representative Thomas H. Pope, when called upon, said that during the Sesqui-centennial celebration the need for an active Chamber of Com merce in Newberry was quite appar ent. Mr. Pope stressed the value of such a group so as to allow the young business men of the city to express their opinions. E. Ml Lipscomb stated, “We will of such an organization just BE SHOWN Newberry College and Sesqui-Cen- tennial-Parade movies will be shown at Holland Hall Friday evening at 8:30. The public is invited. The pictures Friday evening will include three features. 1. “As The Swift Seasons Roll” Although not yet complete this pic ture will feature color pictures of the Newberry football team snatch ing a victory in the new stadium, colorful baseball pictures of the Cita del game, how the Newberry track team hurdled to third place in the State of South Carolina their first year of complete track entries. This picture also includes the “sharp-shoot ing co-eds, hockey, gymnastics and as a proper climax, the crowning of the Queen of May, 1939. (At an exhibition of college films at Louisville Ken tucky, the Newberry May Day group, (1938), were described as “unsurpass ed for unaffected quiet beauty.’ 1 ) 2. “A Friendly City” Although only a short film, it is hoped that this film of the City may grow and become a moving story of life in Newberry today. Friday evening this film will fea ture the Sesqui-Centennial parade— Newberry citizens in floats, behind oxen, in high-top hats and in sun- bonnets. 3. “Seeking College Through A Catalog”, The 1938 three-reel film is now titled and complete. This film por trays the “inside” of the college life as seen by a young man, who under the guidance of President J. C. Kin- ard pages through a Newberry Col lege catalog. A small admission charge will be accepted to help defray cost of addi tional film. On account of the quar antine, children under 12 will not be admitted. XGED NEWBERRIAN DIES FIRE ALARM CARDS New fire alarm cards with the changes in fire alarm boxes and the new boxes listed may be obtained at Burton Well’s shop on Boyce street —free for the asking. J. Graves Jones, 82, died at hie home on Drayton street this (Thurs day) morning after a week’s illness. Mr. Jones operated a grocery store in West End near the Willowbrook park. He was a member of the West End Baptist church. (Mir. Jones. is surived by his wife, the former Miss Annie Jones, five daughters, and two sons. Funeral services will be held Friday after noon from the McSwain Funeral Home on Main street conducted by the Rev. B. F. Rogers. VISITS HERE Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Boozer Blair. Jr., and Heyward and Mrs. R. S. Boozer, all of Jacksonville, Fla., will arrive in the city this week to visit relatives. The farmers never had better stands of cotton and com than they have this season. But the wet weather is making the grass come right along *nd the cold is not good for cotton. The commencement at Newberry college this year is to be the biggest yet, and everyone is looking forward to the happy occasion with much in terest. The college club is making arrangements to give the visitors a real royal welcome and to make everyone feel glad. There are 20 young people in the graduating class and a fine program for the exercises has been arranged. When we get the office swept out and the dust wiped off we will be glad to have our friends call and take a look at our new linotype machine. RED CROSS MEETING her of Commerce.” John Clarkson, general chairman of the membership drive, praised the cooperation of workers tiaA, zneured the success of the organisation. The revived Chamber of Commerce is headed for big things, declared E. A Carpenter. Dr. James C. Kiraard asked the question, “What will this organisa tion be six months from now? WtK the enthusiasm last?” Answering, he said that such enthusiasm would last only if the members assisted the appointed secretary. "Don’t expect him to carry all the load,” continued the Newberry college president, “but help him out by giving your sugges tions.’’ J. E. Wiseman said the hotel men appreciated an active Chamber of Commerce and that one would mean considerable to hotel men of. the city. I. Kaplan expressed his belief that success of such an organisation was possible with all working together. “Newberry is a good town,” stated Wilton Todd, “and a good Chamber of Commerce will make It a better town”. Mayor Barhardt said, "A good live Chamber of Commerce is a necessity but for it to really function, the business men of the community must cooperate.” J. Y. Jones remarked that the spirit of the Monday evening meeting shows the Chamber of Commerce is on fire and urged the members to keep it on fire and “put a kick Into it.” “With friendship, fellowship, and cooperation the Chamber of Com merce can. accomplish great things,” said Allen W. Murray. Harry Vigodsky expressed his de sire to help make Newberry a good place in which to live and further stated that a good Chamber of Com merce was an absolute necessity to the town. F. M. Scurry centered his remarks on the importance of giving tke secretary some constructive work to do and not burden him with the col lection of dues. Chris J. Demas who has just mov- ed to the city said he »nd his family liked the town very much and he intended to cooperate with the Cham ber in every way possible. “Newberry is a fine piece In which to live and do business,” declared J. N. Beard as he stated he would like t© do his part in making Newberry an even better place m which to bring up a family and do business. R. G. Wallace felt' that the new Chamber of Commerce had great pos sibilities and that it was “really go ing to town.” Praising the present membership body, R. M. Lominack said that a fine personell and dependable leader ship was assured. Paul Haile pleaded for a spirit of The annual meeting of the New berry County Chapter American Red Cross, will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 4:30 in the Chamber of Commerce offices, according to D. W. A. Neville, Chapter president. A full attendance is desired to transact business of the organization. CLASS REUNION The reunion of the Class of *29 of Newberry college will be held at Margaret Hunter park Saturday night A barbecue chicken supper prepared by George Koon will be served. Maybank 1 The eighty-second annual for Nev will be launched here Sat urday night to be continued until Tuesday, when 57 members of the senior class will be awarded degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or bachelor of science in commerce. The program will open Saturday night with the sophomore declama tion contest; continued Sunday when two religious services will be held; on to Monday for the Junior Oratori cal contest, the class day exercises, and the Kendall Oratory contest; and conclude Tuesday with the gradua tion exercises to be followed by the annual college luncheon and alumni meeting. Outstanding speakers for the pro gram have been announced. The Rev. John L. Yost, D. D., pastor of the Lutheran church of the Redeemer in Atlanta, Ga., will deliver the bacca laureate sermon at the local Lutheran church Sunday morning, June 4, at 11:30. Dr. Yost is one of the most prominent ministers in Atlanta and in the southern Lutheran chlrch. Several years ago in recognition of bis outstanding achievements, New berry college conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. The Hon. Burnet R. Maybank, gov ernor of the state of South Carolina, will deliver the address to the grad uating class of Newberry college on Tuesday morning, June 6, in the col lege gymnasium, at 10:30. Sunday evening the Newberry col lege Singers will give a concert in Holland Hall, beginning a t 8:30. The three speaking contests begin with the sophomore declamation scheduled for Saturday evening at 8:30 in Holland hall. Speaking Mon day morning at 10:30 at the same place will be contestants in the Jun ior Oratorical. The Kendall Oratory contest for senior students wiH be held Monday evening at 8:30 in Hol land hall. The class day exercises will be on the campus, at five o’clock Monday afternoon. The college luncheon fol lows graduation exercises ' Tuesday at one o’clock and the annual meet ing of the’ Alumni Association at the American Legion hall is called for two o’clock Tuesday afternoon. generosity and willingness to excuse the inevitable errors made by those in charge. Earl Scott expressed his approval for such a fine organization and pledged himself to be a pusher and not a rider. O. M. Cobb said he was back of the new movement and willing to do his part ih its promotion. The new board of directors meet Friday evening in the Chamber of Commerce office to elect officers and consider a secretary for the Chamber.