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Every Week More People Read The Sun The Sun Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 2; NO. 33 The Rising Son—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1939 Slider 4 Greneker—1866-1860 $1 PER YEAR OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE 5“ ir BILL PUBLISHES A SPECIAL Bill Eargle of The Saluda Standard Installed a new linotype the other day at a cost of some $4,500. A ma chine of this sort is an occasion for rejoicing in a country shop and Bill allowed the public to rejoice with him in the shape of a special edition which contained many advertisements and a wealth of historical data. These data, from the pen of B. W. Crouch and others contain several mentions of Newberry a nd Newberry men. Not many Newberrians know that the late Colonel Aull established the first newspaper in Saluda, the Sentinel, of which the present Standard is an out growth. The edition was a dandy good one and we trust the new ma chine will ease the burdens of the Standard force and be a means of upping the editorial bank account. Bill can afford the luxury of a new linotype, but we hope that he doesn’t .get the fool idea that he can afford both a wife AND a linotype. ELECTION IN OFFING The city Democracy will be called to meet the latter part of this month to set in motion machinery for the municipal election which comes, we believe, the latter part of August or the first of September. A mayor and all members of council are to be elected. So far there has been little rumor of possible candidates, but business is expected to pick up in this line with the organization of clubs and enrollment for the election. The present mayor is J. W. Earhardt, Sr., and aldermen are Dick Floyd, C. A. Shealy, Bill Clark, Dolph Whita ker, and “Buck” Wicker. Newberry Boy Leads In Eastern League By LONNIE FRANKLIN ' mr- •* ’ THE SCHOOL GLEE CLUBS In the ^ew random remarks on the school closing last issue we failed to mention the fine singing of the boys and girls glee clubs. Under the di rection of Miss Rose Hamm the youngsters acquitted themselves hand somely in several spiritual numbers. The boys were perhaps better than the girls in the “Moses” song, but all were good. Such organizations as the glee clubs and orchestras in the schools are well worth while as they provide an outlet and development for talented youngsters which might otherwise go unnoticed, and unde- ▼eloped. THE NEW FISH LAW Passage by the legislature of a law to prohibit the sale of game •fish at any time automatically brings into effect the Federal law pertain ing to black bass, so that those who insist on being fish hogs not only will have to watch for all state peace officers but Feredal officers as well. And it might be stated that Uncle Sam does not mince matters when it comes to enforcing game laws. Another thing that should be kept in mind is that ALL peace of ficers are equally responsible in en forcing the game Jaws. The idea has long been prevalent that only the game warden enforces game laws. This is wrong; a law is a law and as such should have the attention of all peace officers when they are violated. In spite of the fact that Lake Murray has been going down over the past several years as a fishing opot, it can be brought back. With the hatchery planting hundreds of fing«li-igs there in the next few years plus those -which raise natur ally there, the lake will come back .-strong. For some strange reason the leg islature seems to be afraid to tinker with existing game laws. A number of other laws should have been passed this year. For instance, South Carolina has a six inch bass limit and a creel of ten. Most states hae a 10 to 12 inch limit and al low only three to five to be taken daily. Those who fish should have a talk with members of their delegations and point out the need of a 50c fish ing license for all and a law limit ing the size to 10 inches and the number to four or five. Many mem bers of the house are not fishermen 0XUl 4o not realize the importance of these laws. In fact we do not be lieve a single member of our dele gation is given to that weakness. •Talk to then* about it! Dr. and Mrs. E. H, Kibler leave Friday for Dover, N. J., to visit their son and family for a couple weeks. They will also take in the lair at New York before returning. Summer Ball Newberry will see summer base ball as Coach Laval is putting a team out that will play teams in this section with night games start ing soon. The players will come from the textile teams and college players, assuring fans of a good class of ball. The personnel and schedule will be lined up after a series of games that will give a line on players but the better teams will be played. Just “Nosing” ’Round Don’t let anyone tell you the Cen tral Carolina isn’t fast and they draw fans. Some 2000 paid to see the game Saturday night. Mickey Livingstone, Newberry boy, is leading the Eastern League hitting a cool 412 for Springfield, Mass., and they lead the League. * Derril Bouknight is at Johnson City, Tenh., and they, too, lead their league. Huh! Because the Yanks lost two in a row they are cracking. They are due according to the law of ave rages, to lose more winning 8 out of 10 since April is too good, even for the Yanks. Cincinnatti is riding high in the National, but don’t get excited. The hot stretch isn’t on yet. Dizzy Dean is coming back and he may put the Cubs back in the race. Those Giants just when New York fans had given up on them stepped out with 5 home runs in one inning and seven for the game against those kids and Vender Meer at that. Johnny Allen said good pitching and not being afraid of the Yanks would stop ’e-.-i but they have shell ed Johnny out three times already. Brooklyn is not so daffy these days and have drawn 300,000 so far. Van Mungo and Buck Newsome are going good while Kirby Higbee, Joe Haynes, and Bob Cowman (Hve South Carolina five pitchers in the big show. Newark is finding Jersey City trouble this year in the Interna tional. Connie Mack is keeping out of the cellar and that’s something, but St. Louis lost 12 straight to get there. Trades are talked and June 15 is the last day. So look out for most anything! Max Baer is done. So will Nova be if he meets Joe Louis this sum mer. The best gag so far—one yell ed when Louis and Galento were in troduced before the Baer-Nova scrap, “that is the only ring Galento would meet Louis in and be able to walk out of.” Don’t forget our summer ball clubs. BIRD SHOT IS TAKEN FOR HEART TROUBLE McClellanville, June 4.—Having heard that doctors are giving shots nowadays for various ailments a negro woman of McClellanville thought it might be a good idea to take some herself for “palpitate of the heart”. She decided to take them without medical advice because it would be cheaper. She went to a store and purchased a gun shell loaded with bird shot. After being advised by her sister as to the usual dosage, she began tak ing them at the rate of two shots three times a day, either swallowed with water or not, whichever was most convenient at the time. Whether these shots have helped her condition is still to be answered, but, at any rate, they don’t seem to have done her any harm. JUNE CRIMINAL COURT JURORS NAMED Farmers Are Asked To List Saleable Hogs J. L. King, manager of the New berry county Livestock association, urges farmers to list with the as sociation animals they have for sale so that when enough are listed to justify a shipment a sale will be held. The association is a non profit organization and is operated by the farmers of the county. The association is working toward weekly sales and shipment of hogs, Mir. King said. A meeting of the directors of the association was held Friday morn ing at which time B. O. Long was elected president, J. T. McCrackin, vice-president, John H. Kunkle, sec retary-treasurer. and J. L. King, manager. B. O. Long, J. T. Mc Crackin and A. E. Reese are mem bers of the executive committee. FIRE ALARM TESTED Newberry’s r.ew fire alarm system was officially tested by PWA Tues day. An underwriters’ test will be made today. FIREMEN WILL ATTEND DURHAM CONVENTION Chief H. B. Wells and Burton Wells leave the city Monday morning, ac companied by Chief Bill Brosnan of Albany, Ga., to attend the three-day convention of the Southeastern divis ion of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Brosnan comes to the city Sunday to join Chief Wells. Among The Ailing Rufus Long of Newberry, route three, underwent a major opera tion at the county hospital last Thursday. His condition is reported fine. » John Pappas of this city is a pa tient at the county he underwent an operation Monday morning. J. H. Kinard is reported very ill following a stroke Thursday night. Mr. Kinard lives with his daughter, Mrs. H. B. Aull, on Caldwell street. Bill Suber of Whitmire had a ma jor operation at the county hospital last Thursday. He is improving. J. T Berry has been dismissed from the county hospital after be ing there ten days. C. H. Minnick, Jr., who suffered injuries in a fall last week is re ported in a fair condition at the local hospital. B. M. Scurry is much improved following a case of flu. He is now able to be out. Mrs. Tom Cromer is improving nicely at the local hospital, it was learned today. Mrs. Cromer, who re sides on Shelly street, underwent a major operation May 31. WALTER J. WISE, GREENWOOD, DIES Judge C. C. Featherstone of Green wood will preside ovef the June session of criminal court which con venes here on the 19th. The follow ing have been drawn to serve as jurors: A. H. Dickert, A. N. Bowen, J. Boyce Hawkins, T. W. Henderson, J. E. Wiseman, G. Herman Epting, F. H. Goree, David L. Halfafe, M. L. Baker, E. A. Wheeler, George W. Suber, F. B. Reagin. Also G. H. Stockman, George E Caldwell, William A. Mason, Jr., A. J. Bowers, Jr., E. D. Evans, O. S. Richardson, J. A. Bundrick, J. L. Ringer, L. A. Black, John Helms, W. H. Bowers, R. R. Brunner, Jr. Also P. A. Kessler, J. L. Blair, W. E. Long, Sr., F. K. Jones', H. E. Counts, C. A. Frick, Junius F. Long, L. P. Miller, R. C. Taylor, Joe Ruff, A. K. Epting, and W. B. Boinest, Jr. Here for the Wise-Livingstone marriage Thursday will be Mr. and Mrs. Carol Summer of Minden, La. Several Finish At Commercial School Poatmater G. K. Dominick address ed the graduating class of the WPA commercial school Thursday moan ing, June 1, in the American Legion hall. Certificates were awarded by C. E. Hedrix, county superintendent of education. Attendance certificates j were presented by Mrs Mae Aull, county attendance teacher. Certificates on the combined course which includes shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, business Eng lish, and businees spelling were awarded Reba Carter, Dorothy Clary, Lucile Harmon, Elise Hawkins, Helen Rae Koon, Rebecca Lominick, Rosalie Wheeler, and Carrie Wicker. Completing all subjects except shorthand were Cary Fanning and Sidney Gregory. Finishing the secretarial course was Pluma Booth and Edna Mayer. Certificates for shorthand and typing were given Margaret Kibler, Mildred Reese, and Jllia Wise. A typing certificate went to Frances ‘Bodie and to Maude Sweatte. Two pupils who completed the course this session have secured po sitions. Miss Lucile Harmon started work recently in Columbia with the Reemployment compensation com mission, and Reba Carter with the State rural electrification company in this city. GREENWOOD, June 7.—Walter J. Wise, 48, proprietor of a dental laboratory here for 15 years, died at a local hospital this afternoon following an operation for appen dicitis last Friday afternoon. Fu neral services will be conducted at the home Thursday aT /moon at 3:30 o’clock by Dr. Roswell C. Long, the Rev. Muller R. Wingard and the Rev. John Paul Patton. Inter ment will be in the Prosperity ceme tery. Mr. Wise was a native of Prosperity, the son of the late Allen G. Wise and Mrs. Rebecca Birge Wise. He attended Porter Military academy and Newberry college. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Jessie Lorick, Prosper ity; one daughter, Miss Carolyn Wise; three brothers, A. B. Wise, Fllenton; Robert K. Wise, Colum bia, state commander of the Amer ican Legion, and George W. Wise, Ware Shoals; three sisters, Mrs. H. F. Brown, and Mrs. L. W. Harman, Prosperity, and Mrs. J. C. Taylor, Charleston. Mr. a n d Mrs. Ford Kurtz and son, Peter, of New York, are in the city this week attending the Eleazer- Chappell wedding. Mrs. Houseal Norris attended the graduating exercies of the Medical Co'lege of South Carolina in Charles ton i^st week where her sister, Miss Caroline Callison was a member of the graduating class. Miss Callison leaves the first of July for Atlanta, Ga., to begin serving her interne- ship in a hospital there. Visiting the G. D. Blackwells dur ing the Newberry high school finals last week were Miss Thelma Ander son and Miss Betty Anderson of Columbia. Hal Kohn Heads Commerce Body Hal Kohn was elected president of Newberry’s recently reorganized Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of directors of the Chamber last Friday night. Mr. Kohn succeeds G. D. Blackwell. Other new officers include the vice-president, Strigther C. Paysinger, and the treasurer^ Gordon N- Clark- The directors will name a secre tary for the local organization after a careful study of all applications have been made and other Cham bers of Commerce visited. Members of the board of directors have been divided into four commit tees of three each. These groups will make trips to Augusta, Ga., Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, N. C., and Hendersonville, N. C., visiting Chambers oil Commerce en route. The tours are being directed by Mr. Paysinger. After the trips the board will meet and discuss what other city groqps are doing and how they function. Then definite action will be taken by the directors as to the proposed activities of Newberry’s Chamber Commerce. KENDALL MILLS LUTHERAN Rev. J. B. Harman, Pastor Summer Memorial: Sunday: 10 a. m.—Sunday school. Mr. Eu gene Shealy, Supt. 6:30 p, m.—Luther League and Brotherhood meeting. | :30 p. m.—Evening worship. Ser mon by Rev. D. M- Shull. Bethany: Sunday: 10 a. m.—Sunday school. Mr. E. B. Hite, Supt. 11:00 a. m.—Morning worship. Sermon by visiting pastor. Visitors are invited to attend all of these services. MERCHANTS COMMITTEE FORMED MONDAY NIGHT Responding to a call from the Chamber of Commerce, 40 merchants representing all lines of retail busi ness in Newberry met in the Cham ber offices Mondiay night for an hour’s conference with Wilton Todd, manager of Mollohon, presiding. Officials of the Chamber of Com merce outlined the purpose of the meeting which was to have the merchants themselves, in the most democratic manner, elect their own committee to have charge of the merhants’ :.ffairs through the Cham ber of Commerce. Named on the committee were T. Roy Summer, J. N. Beard, W. E. Turner, W. O. Wilson, and I. Schis- selle. Tomorrow evening this group meets with the board of directors at which time matters of interest to the merchants will be discussed. TO OBSERVE FLAG DAY Members and friends of the Jas per Chapter, D. A. R., will meet at the home of Mrs. W. H. Hunt on Calhoun street next Wednesday, June 14, at six o’clock in the after noon to observe Flag Day. An ap propriate program will be carried out at that time. Newberry Grads Hear Maybank Governor Burnet R. Maybank told the Newberry college graduating class Tuesday morning “there is a need for you in South Carolina, a job to be done that you can aid in doing” while speaking of the part each student could play in the eco nomic reconstruction 0 f the state. “You will receive a diploma today from this school”, continued the governor, “and start in a new school —in a world that is not easy. When you start don’t be downhearted and disappointed. The way is hard. There are hard knocks and tough roads to follow.” “You have acquired that which but few have the opportunity of—a college education,”’ said the govern or in conclusion as he expressed his wish for a successful future for each senior. Governor Maybank made the com mencement address in the college gymnasium to an audience of nearly 1600. He was introduced by Dr. A. Prank Lever of Columbia, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of New berry. Degrees were conferred on 57 se niors and certificates were awarded 43 students who completed commer cial courses. The diplomas were awarded by Dr. James C. Kinard, president of the college. (Miedals and honors awarded follow: Miss Mary Hardin Keitt of New berry was presented the Sylvan Freshman Scholarship gold medal for having the best standing for ad mission to the sophomore class. To Charles J. Shealy, Jr., of Spar tanburg went the gold medal for making the highest average in his tory awarded by the Rev. S. P. Koon, D. D., of Lone Star. Miss Sara Pay singer of Newberry was given hon orable mention to Raphael Masters of Charleston, president of the student body. A gold key also went to Miss Elizabeth Bischoff of Charleston, vice-presi dent of the student body and chair man of the woman’s council. The gold medal offered by the Anglo-Saxon club to that student who completes with the highest av erage the English language course offered in the college went to 0. G. Dasher of Marlow, Ga. Dr. A. F. Lever gives a medal in memory of George W. Holland to the student who completes with highest honors the course prescrib ed in philosophy for juniors and seniors. The medal was awarded Miss Rachel Fulmer of Newberry. Miss Elizabeth Bischoff received the gold medal offered by Dr. and Mi's. E. B. Keisler in honor of Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Monroe for the stu dent showing the greatest prof;-, ciency in music. The citizenship medal, the out standing one offered at Newberry, was presented to Raphael Masters by Governor Maybank. This gold medal is given in memory of Dr. George B. Cromer by the local American Legion Auxiliary to that member of the senior clasts who throughout the college course, in the judgement of the faculty, has best typified the qualities of citizen ship sis exemplified in the life of Dr. Cromer. Graduating magna cum laude were Mis Rachel Fulmer and 0. G. Dash er. Receiving cum laude honors were Luther Aull, Bruce Ballentine, Bessie Boozer, Jacob Bowers, Macie Davis, Katherine Fischer, Margaret Houck, Edith Lane, Elizabeth Long, Cynthia Mlartin, Caroline Mayes, Elizabeth Jdower, Elizabeth Shealy, and Joyce Wingard. Speaking Contests The initial feature on Newberry’s 82nd commencement program was the sophomore declamation contest held at Holland Hall Saturday even ing in which eight students com peted. First place was awarded William O’Hara of Florence and second winner wa Lloyd Kimmell of Atlanta, Ga. The judges were Dr. F. O. Lamoreux, C. E. Hendrix, and Thomas H. Pope. Two students from the city placed in the Junior Oratorical contest Monday morning at the college. The judges, G. K. Dominick, Aubrey Har ley, and the Rev. H. O. Chambers, awarded first place to Grady Boozer whose subject was “Medi cine On the March.” Winning se cond was Maxcy Stone speaking on “Citizenship for Sale”. In the Kendall Oratory contest for seniors Monday evening a decision of a tie for first place was rendered. The Kendall award of $25 went to James Hare of Saluda and Lawson Woodall of Miami, Florida. Judges (Continued on page eight) Accomplishments Of NY A Are Recited One phase of a diversified Nation al Youth administration work-train ing program in Newberry county saw 100 acres of land put into cul-- tivation, sprayed against plant di sease, cleared and grubbed or other wise improved, according to a re port today of Mrs. J. H. Summer of Newberry, area supervisor. Agricultural, reforestation and beautification prqjects also saw 9,200 trees set out, 2,375 plants set out or cultivated and two miles of roadside landscaped, according to the report, which covered the three-and- a-half-year period ending December 31, 1938. Canneries, instituted by the NYA as a community service for citizens of the county desiring to take ad vantage of it, filled 2,159 containers with foodstuffs. Construction projects of the NYA saw two playgrounds, two parks, one community building, one recrea tion building and another structure erected during the period covered by the report in Newberry county, v Three hundred and forty acres were drained or sprayed on malaria control projects. On a “mercy” pro ject, 1,645 bandages were made for use in Newberry county hospitals for charity cases. Young NYA student" aid reci pients, working their way through elementary and high schools with part-time NYA employment, typed filed, or mimeographed 240,311 clerical items, mostly in school offices; mended 844 books .and cata logued 3,272 more in school libra ries, and prepared and served 9,836 lunches in school kitchens and dining rooms. NYA wood work shops produced 482 items, mostly pieces of school furniture-desks, chairs, tables and cabinets—that were given to schools without lands to jects saw 200 items proAie ing a large number of clothing ar ticles, sheets, bed spreads, toys and rugs that were distributed free of charge to needy families. The NYA, through its work pro gram, seeks not only to furnish em ployment to young people between 18 and 25 who are unemployed and out of school but also to train them, while they work, for jobs in private employment when such jobs become available, DOWN MEMORY LANE 20 YEARS AGO Heads Red Croft Why Not A Greater Newberry College? While the Newberry county college club is about it and making arrange ments to entertain some 500 or 600 alumni and former students of New berry college at the approaching commencement, and the thing will be done if they come, why not start a drive for a greater Newberry col lege and have an institution that will be a pride to Newberry and fully equipped with money and men to do the work of any institution in the country without the worry and time spent by the president in begging money to meet the pay roll? We can do the job if we get behind it with the right sort of enthusiasm. It takes enthusiasm and faith to do things, and without them all our ef forts will fail, because they will be half-hearted, and no such -work can have even the semblance of success, and even if it should it would at least be but a semblance We need to wake up and discover our college and appreciate in some measure what it is worth to this com munity in a cold busines way, and greater still, what it is worth to the community as an uplift and helper in the upbuilding of men and women. Times have greatly changed and we must change our methods of op eration if we are to keep moving. We can no longer drag along in the good old way and expect results. We must not get far from the old foun dation, not at a’’ but we must wake up if we are to accomplish results. Furman and Sewanee and the other colleges are moving and they are getting the money. We mu the beat that is in yon. This is the time to make the drive to put Newberry college on the basis it should be and make her lead the way, not be satisfied with being the equal of any, but aspire to be the leader in the educational world. REFLECTING SIGNS PLACED AT CITY INTERSECTIONS Dr. James C. Kinard was elected president of the Newberry County j Chapter of the American Red Cross at a meeting Friday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce office. Other new officers included the vice- chairman, P, W- A. Neville; the sec retary, Miss Theresa Llghtsey; the treasurer, Mrs. Blanche Dickert. The following were elected mem bers of the executive committee: Dr. S. J. Derrick, Professor Charles Trabert, Mrs. Walter Hunt, Mrs. Mary Parr, C. E. Hendrix, R. C. Lake of Whitmire, J. G. Long of Silverstreet, Mrs. A. P. Coleman of Chappells, Mrs. Z. T. Pinner of Po- maria, the Rev. George E. Meetze of Prosperity, and Mrs. Beatrice Sease of Little Mountain. The state highway department placed reflecting atop signs this week at the corner of Caldwell and Boundary street where Boundary now has the right-of-way; at Calhoun and Main where Main has the right- of-way; and at the intersection where the Oakland mill road comes into College street extension giving Col lege street the right-of-way. Three auto accidents, resulting in considerable damage, have occured in the last ten days at tile Caldwell- Boundary corner. NEW HOPE-ZION CLUB Mrs. George Richardson, Mrs. George Kinard, and Mine Ruth Kin ard were hostesses to the New Hope- Zion Home Demonstration club at its May session in the school audi torium. FourteeA members were present. The meeting was opened with the project song, “Tiratomba 1 *. Mrs. Hubert Haas conducted the devotional service. Miss Ethel Counas, Newberry county home demonstra tion agent, led an interesting dis cussion on health and sanitation. She illustrated many ways in which germs may be destroyed and diseases controlled. Miss Counts also gave a picture study taking as her subject, “Baby Stuart” by Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Refreshments were served after the program. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22 at 3:80 in the afternoon at the school house. Mem bers are urged to bring donations for a hospital shower. EUGENE WHEELER Eugene Wheeler, prominent citizen of the Little Mountain section died at his home Tuesday. Mr. Wheeler had been in failing health for some months, having undergone hospital tieatment. Mr. Wheeler was iden tified with the life of his community and was a highly regarded citizen. Interment was at the cemetery at Little Mountain Lutheran church Wednesday, Rev. E. Z. Pence con ducting the services. COMMENCEMENT VISITORS — Commencement visitors of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Johnson and Miss Tommie Johnson who graduated from the Newberry High school last week were Mrs. Edward Niven of Monroe, N. C., Mrs. T. G. Anderson of Golds boro, N. C., and J. W. BteCain, Sr„ of Waxhaw, N. C. Culinary School Charms Host of Ladies On of the most successful cooking schools ever staged in the city was the one given Tuesday and Wednes day of last week by the Smith Motor company. The spacious dis play rooms of the company were fill ed to capacity both days to hear lectures and see demonstrations giv en by Mrs. Nellie G. Pullin, instruc tor of the school. Mrs. Pullin in her demonstration used the new G-E electric stove and refrigerator. She prepared com plete meals at both sessions of the school. The meals were given away with many other valuable prizes. Refreshments were served each af ternoon and favors distributed. Smith Motor company with its capable and active owner, Bill Smith, and the G-E company hold interest ing cooking schools here each spring. FOR SALE—We have some good used Wood Ranges for sale in ex cellent condition. R. M. LOMINACK HARDWARE, 9-3tc FOR RENT—Rooms by the day or month. Also two small apart ments to rent, furnished or unfur- nlsh, each with private hath. Tele phone 220-J. re