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Every Week More People Read The Sun The Sim Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 3; NO. 17 Th« ni.i.g sun-ms-ista NEWBERRY, S. C FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1940 Slid,, ,„d Crd.rt,,, -uss-issu $1 PER YEAR OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE NO COMMMISSIONERS? Those who anticipate entering the race for Commissioner this year may be left without an office to run for. It is believed that the legislative de legation will change the set-up and abolish the office of the two commis sioners. In place of the present Board would be three delegation appointees to manage the affairs of the county. The supervisor to be elected by the people, would confine his work to that of load building and make icquest to the board for money or supplies. This change would become effective January first of next year at which time the terms of all present mem bers expire. I doubt the wisdom of this move. Newberry county people are of aver age intelligence or better and they know whether public servants are serving as they should. No corrupt official can stay in office very long and there is no assurance that there will be more harmony in a delegation- appointed board than in a board elec ted by the people. But the greatest objection to the plan comes from the fact that the people just naturally like to elect those who serve them; like to feel they have the instrument to kick them out if they don’t do to suit them. At best the plan would be short-lived because the people would insist on electing any board by whatever name. No fool-proof system will ever be devised. It isn’t so much a matter of keeping offices out of politics as keeping politics out of the offices; of electing men who will do their duty without regard to political conse quences. There are men of that type and they will come forth when the people are ready for them. The gentlemen of the delegation were no doubt prompted to make this change by disagreements among the present members of the Board but I fail to see wherein the delegation has 4*ny responsibility in the matter. The Responsibility here seems to me to be on the voters. It is not a situation which they cannot remedy. Further, I am not ready to agree that the late unpleasantness among Board members is not a healthy condition. Certainly each of them is entitled to contend for what he thinks is right. If they think out loud occasionally, what of it? We at least know what is going on and if as a result of their differences, the county suffers, some one else will soon take their places. Centralization of authority is not the democratic way. Full and free expression of the people is always to be desired. That they make mistakes in the selection of public servants cannot be gainsaid but in the long run all of the people will come nearer to being right than a vested few. And of course there is no reference here to anyone now on the delegation. Leave ’em in the Primary, gentle men. I like to scratch ’em hard with a soft pencil when they don’t do to suit me. IT DIDN’T PASS It is said that a Negro presented his jalopa for inspection at the sta tion here. An attendant drove it through and attempted to stop it for the brake test. The Negro looking on volunteered the information that the brake was no good, adding “you have to put her in reverse to stop her, Cap’n.” TIME THE CHIEF IS HONORED Fire Engineering, leading publica tion of firefighters, is edited by Fred Sheppard from whom Chief Wells recently had a letter containing the following; “The first word we had of your illness was a newspaper clip ping sent us recently from Newberry. We surely hope that you are again feeling fine and have retaken your place on the firing line. “After 50 years of service to New berry, I think it is about time at least a plaque were dedicated to you.” GIRL SCOUTS In place of the regular meeting the Girl Scouts of troop one helped in serving a supper for the county Fish and Game association which was held Monday night in the Willowbrook clubhouse. A supper consisting of chicken, rice, giblet gravy, slaw, pickles, dressing, macaroni, biscuits, ambrosia, cookies and coffee was serv ed the fifty - seven members present. The Scouts enjoyed serving their first banquet and received many thajnks for the fine meal which was prepared by the mothers of the Scouts with severol additional friends. An entertaining feature of the even ing was a picture showing of wild life by members of the association. The president, Mr. Sam Williams, presided, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Bettie Jo Counts, scribe. Miss Elizabeth Boylston was a week-end visitor in the home of her mother, Mrs. Bertha Boylston on Boundary street. Miss Boylston holds a position in the Marion city schools. Orangeburg Farmer Winner Cotton Contest Mr. W. S. Stroman, Orangeburg county farmer, was declared winner of the state-wide Five Acre Cotton Improvement Contest, conducted by the Extension Service of Clemson college in cooperation with the South Caroliua Cotton Manufacturers Asso ciation, by producing 6640 pounds of lint of 1 3-32 inches staple length. He was awarded a cash prize of |750.00. This five acre plot of cotton was planted the middle of April—the var iety used was Coker’s 4-1, Strain 2. This particular field has been in cot ton for the past eleven years and has received an application of manure each year. Before planting, Mr. Stroman applied 600 pounds of a fer tilizer analyzing 4-8-4 and side-dress ed with 200 pounds of soda at chop ping time. The cotton was planted in 36” rows and spaced very close in the drill. Four applicaitons of a regular 1-1-1 mixture were applied to control weev ils, This is not Mr. Stromart’s first time to win a cotton prize. In 1936, he won second place in the state wide contest and was awarded a cash prize of $275.00 and again in/1936 he won second place in tht Middle Dist rict and received a cash award of $125.00 INVITATION IN VERSE The Calendar Society has issued the following invitation to its Cake and Candy Sale at Willowbrook today, February 16th, beginning at four o’clock. Because it will be A happy occasion We know you won’t need High-Pressure persuasion To come to our party And help celebrate The Calendar’s birthday So put down the date. League Rally At Trinity Church The Intermediate Leaguers of New berry District will have their Annual Rally at Holy Trinity Lutheran church at Little Mountain, Sunday afternoon, February 18 at 3 o’clock. The topic for the rally is “The Church’s Appeal to Youth.” Different phases of the subject: “To Learn, To Share, To Dare, and To Serve”, will be discuss ed by leaguers from Redeemer, New berry, Mayer Memorial, Newberry, St. Lukes, Prosperity, and Grace, Pros perity. Rev. J. E. Roof of St. Pauls, Pomaria will make the main address. A special offering will be taken for the Low man Home the special objec tive of South Carolina Intermediates. All leaguers are urged to be pre sent and all pastors and persons in terested in young people’s work are cordially invited. Chapman On Small Loan Legislation B. V. Chapman, local attorney, ap peared in a hearing before the senate finance committee Tuesday and is quoted in press dispatches as saying that 20 to 30 per cent of the business of small loan companies had to be charged off. High interest rates cited by Dr. W. H. Simpsonv Mr. Chapman said, were “appalling” and firms mak ing such charges should be put out of business, he continued. The $10,000 proposed capitalization Mr. Chapman told the committee would put 75 per cent of the small companies out of business. Dr. William P. Jacobs, speaking on the proposed legislation said that re- gelution was “essential and that some means should be taken to rid textile mill offices of work made necessary by wage assignments.” Essay Contest Open To High School Pupils An essay contest on the subject “What The Spanish-American War Did For Civilization” is now open to any high school pupil under 18 years of age. Prizes of $50, $35, and $25 will be awarded for first, second, and third best essays selected by national judges. Essays must be in the hands of Mrs. Buena Hutto, Star Route, Box 77, Orangeburg, S. C., not later than March 15, 1940, and further informa tion may be had from this source. Essays are to contain not over 600 words and will be judged on know ledge of subject and accuracy of statement, originality, and style and organization of material. Newberry county high school pupils who wish to enter the contest should get in touch with Mrs. Hutto at the address given above at once. Mrs. Kate Williamson and family moved from the Whitmire highway to the McCaughrini apartments Thurs- Mrs. O. O. Copeland and sister Mi's. W. C. Shealy of Clinton visited their sis,ter, Mrs. B. W. Gibson in Inman last Friday. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Thomas of Greeleyville were \isitors in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Hubert Setz- ler, last week. A. P. Farris of Columbia was a business visitor in Newberry Tuesday. Approximate Dates For Festival Fixed South Carolina’s 7th Azalea Festi val will be held at Charleston during the week of April 22, according to an announcement by Robert Brabham, publicity director this week, Exact dates for the festival will be announc ed shortly.. Newberry will be represented at the festival by one of her charming young ladies. This young lady will enjoy the hospitality of the festival committee for a week. EDMOND M. MOORE Edmond Malcolm Moore, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Moore of Whitmire passed away Friday at the Newberry County hospital. Funeral services were held at two o’clock Saturday afternoon from St. Peter’s (Piney Woods) church with the Rev. J. S. Wessinger in charge, assisted by the Rev. J. B. Harman. Interment followed in the church cemetery. PROSPERITY MAN DIES IN FLORIDA I. J. Gibson, formerly of Prosperity, died in Haines City, Fla., Thursday. Mr. Gibson was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving Mr. Gibson are his wid ow, the former Miss Gertrude Mer chant, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Merchant of Pros perity; two daughters, Mi-s. Otis Boozer of Winter Haven, Fla., and Mrs. Delbert Collins of Haines City, Fla., and three grandchildren. RIFLE MATCH HELD THURSDAY The Legion Rifle match was held Thursday in the War memorial build ing. The Newberry post won over the Fountain Inn post and the five high est will compete in the National match which will be held the last of February. J. L. CLARK OF WHITMIRE J. L. Clark, age 75, died Monday at Whitmire after a long illness. Among •those surviving him are a sister, Mrs. F. W. Fant, and a niece, Miss Docas Fant, both of Whitmire. WEST END RESIDENT DIES Miss Ella Florence Long, 67, died suddenly Monday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ola Adams, on Graves street, West End. She was a native of Saluda county. Miss Long is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ola Adams and Mrs. Effie Padgett of Sa luda, and one brother, Columbus Long of Saluda county. Two half-brothers Ernest and' Jim Adams of Saluda also survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Nazareth church in Sa luda county and burial was in' the church cemetery. With The Sick Mr. Paul B. McConville who has been a patient ini the Veterans hos pital in Columbia for two weeks is improving. Tabor Hill is out and about after a recent illness. David Williams is still confined to his home on Mayer avenue with in fluenza. Mrs. E. L. Rodelsperger is ill at her home on Cline street. Miss Elizabeth Brehmer, who has been ini the county hospital for about eight weeks, has returned to her rooms in the Scott building on Cald well street. Guy T. Jones, who was injured in a wreck on the Clinton highway Sun day night is improving in the New- berry hospital. Mr. Jones is coTmect- ed with the Capital City Products company of Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Inez Milam underwent an appendix operation in the county hospital Wednesday. ’ A. E. Hill, who was injured when unloading material for the inlew water tank, is improving in the county hos pital. Mrs. J. B. Halfacre is ill with laryn gitis at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rae Feagle. They Live Here Now Newberrians who have changed their residences the past month are: Mrs. J. R. Swygert, moved to 814 Langford street from Caldwell street; Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Strother newcomers to the city, are living at 2126 Mayer avenue; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Counts, also newcomers to the city, are living at 1501 Caldwell street; Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Lever moved from 1708 Nance street back to their home at 757 Pope street; Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Epting are living at 2110 Brown street. The Eptings have re cently moved to Newberry. Mrs. Sal- lie Pitts moved’ to 1718 Vincent street and Mi - , and Mrs. J. O. Williams, mov ed from 1916 Harper to 2001 Shelly street. Mi-s. W. C. Shealy of Clinton spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. O. O, Copeland and family at 2004 Main street. Jones and Watkins Clash In Hearing COLUMBIA, Feb. 13.—A heated exchange of words between the com missioner of agriculture, J. Roy Jones, and Director D. W. Watkins, of the Clemson college extension ser vice, hastened adjournment of the house agriculture committee today. Jones was present to urge favor able action om a bill to create a marketing bureau in his department. Watkins and representotives of the extension service’s marketing division opposed the bill After Watkins had expressed his opposition, he told Jones that he felt that only committee members should ask him (Watkins) questions. Later, however, with the permission of the committee chairman, Jones began bombarding Watkins with questions on statements he had made. After the exchange of words—ex pressing opposite views—had gained feeling. Representative Cannon, of Florence, interrupted to move that the committee adjourn, pointing out that the hearing had already lasted more than two hours. Watkins assured the committee “I’m willing to engage in a dog fight” if Jones wanted one. Jones replied: / “I know you are but you can’t fiid a dog to fight with you.” Chairman Laney, of the senate ag riculture committee, who was pre sent, promptly arose to say that he had known Watkins for long time and knew him to be an “A-l gentleman.” Representative Milam, of Laurens, then promptly arose to say he knew Jones to be a “fine gentleman.” “I have no hitter feeling for Mr. Jones and to show you that,” Wat kins said, “I’m going to shake his hand.” They shook hands. The committee adjourned before acing on the bill. Watkins and other officials of the Clemson extension service told the committee they were against the bill because their organization had been engaged in the marketing work since 1914. To set up a marketing division in the agriculture department would result in a duplication of activities, they said. ..iijy.e doubt the wisdoom” of such a move,' Watkins said. Jones contended the proposed mar- keing division would not interfere with the extension service but would supplement and cooperate in the work. He said all of this state’s neighbors, had marketing bureaus in their agriculture departmehts. Kryl In City The world famous symphony orch estra, under the direction' of Bohumir Kryl, will likely appear in Newberry next fall. The great conductor visit ed Newberry in person last weekend and conferred with tse Chamber of Commerce officials and music-mind ed citizens concerning his itinerary through this section. This fifty-piece symphony will open in New York if. the early fall, from whence it will begin its southern tour, passing through South Carolina. It proposes to appear in Sumter and Newberry, then jumping to Auglsta, Ga., and on into Atlanta. Definite steps are being taken in Newberry at this time to assure the success of this undertaking, and it is expected that music lovers from all parts of the state will take advantage of this opportunity to hear great mu sic by one of the world’s greatest con ductors. WM. J. DUNCAN, SR. William J. Duncan, Sr. 67, died Monday at his home in Clinton. Mr. Duncan resided in this county for many years, removing to Clinton aboout 20 years ago to become mana ger of a warehouse there. A daughter, Mrs. Emmie D. Adams, lives in New berry. The funeral rites were in charge of Rev. H. O. Chambers, a former pastor of the deceased. JEFF T. CROMER Jeff T. Cromer, 66, died early Mon day morning at his home near the city. Mi'. Cromer ran a market and grocery stoic here for some time, but closed this business a number of years ago. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning with burial follow ing in Rosemont cemetery. Five sons and four daughters sur vive, as follows: Thomas L., James A., Clarence M., William E., Alan E., Mrs. C. J. Swindler, Mrs. J. D. Singley, Mrs. A. C. Griffin, Mrs. W. H. Jones. Also a brother, J. W. Cromer, and two sisters, Miss Willie Cromer and Mrs. J. H. Cousins. DINNER PARTY WEDNESDAY NIGHT Mrs. R. F. Nichols entertained a few of her friends Wednesday night, February 14, with a dinner party. The living room of her home on Drayton street was lovely with its valentine decorations of red carnations and nandina berries. The centerpiece of the dining room table was a bowl of red carnations, with red tapers burn ing on both the table and buffet. Eight covers were laid. At about eight p. m., a four course dinner was served by the hostess. Kinard Is Director Campaign For Finns The heroic resistance of the Finns to invasion’ of their land has aroused the sympathy of the American people. Next week the citizens of South Caro lina are invited to make contributions to help these people. Dr. James C. Kinarc, county direc tor of the Finnish Relief Fund, with Mrs. B. V. Chapman as co-director, announces that assisting in this work in Whitmire is Mi's. Elmer Baker; in Chappells, Mrs. A. P. Coleman; in Little Mountain, Miss Elberta Sease; in Prosperity, Mrs. James Lee Counts; in Silverstreet, Miss Helen Nichols; and in Pomaria, Professor Robert Lee Riser. The churches in the county are urged to provide for special offerings and the schools are urged to make contributions also. Donations may be sent directly to Mrs. Chapman on the third floor of the Exchange build ing or to the newspaper offices. Any member of the Lions club, which is sponsoring the work, will be glad to reeive contributions. Musicians Will Present Stephen Foster Program Prof. Milton Moore, Director Under the capable direction of Professor Milton W. Moore of New berry college, a dramatized biogaphy of Stephen Foster by the Newberry Music club will be given at the New berry high school the evening of Feb ruary 29. The lovely songs expressive of the genius of this American composer will be sung by soloists from the Music club and Newberry college. The choral numbers will be sung by the Music club, and members of the high school glee club under the direction of Miss Rose Hamm. The accompanist for this program will be Professor John Erickson of Newberry College. The colorful costumes, the light ing effects, the dance numbers* and the songs dear to the hearts of all Southerners should make a most pleasing evening’s entertainment, so please plan’ to come and bring your friends. Please watch this paper for further announcements. JOLLY STREET NOTES The Children of the Church of the Bachman chapel congregation will meet at the church Saturday after noon at 3 o’clock. All children are urged to attend. The pupils of Prof. J. C. Boozer with several invited guests, enjoyed a weiner roast at the Jolly Street school house, Tuesday everting. During the evening, the roasting of weiners and games afforded much merriment for those present. Coming as a pleasant surprise to their friends, was the marriage of Miss Leona Amick and Virgil F. Kin- aid, which took place at the St. Paul’s parsonage, Saturday afternoon, Feb ruary 10, at 4:30 o’clock. The cere mony was performed by the Rev. J. E. Roof in the presence of a few friends. Our best wishes go out to this young couple. Safety Films Shown Here Through the cooperation of the State Highway Department, Mr. Z. F. Wright, and the Newberry Rotary club it was poossible last weekend for Newberry Chamber of Commerce to obtain several of the finest safety campaign films of their kind in the world to be shown in local schools. Over 1200 sudents attended the showing last Friday, and requests \ have already been made for the high-; way officials to return these films for: the benefit of other organizations. The J project is handled by Sergeant Her- teaux. State Patrolman, who person ally supervises the showings and pre sents interesting explanatory talks. This campaign offered to local com munities by the South Carolina High way Department, is designed to edu cate citizens and state drivel's as to the dangers and mistakes found in traffic. It is felt by all concerned that such education is a worthwhile sup plement to enforcement, and all New berrians are greatly pleased with the project as presented here. DEPUTIES GET TWO GIRLS, AND NEGRO While cruising on the cut off high way Deputy Quattlebaum picked up two girls, Hazel Richardson of Green ville, and Stella Virginia Hawkins of Union, on suspicion. Inquiry of Un ion peace officers revealed that both were wanted in that city. Deputy Neel left Wednesday after noon fo" St. Matthews where he went to rick up Walter Wicker, negro, wanted .lere for taking into another state an automobile on which he owed a balance to the Security Loan and Invesment company. The negro claims the car was burned in Florida. AUXILIARY MFETING The monthly business meeting of the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of Central Methodist church will be held Monday afternoon, February 19, at four o’clock at the church. DOWN MEMORY LANE 20 YEARS AGO With the general appropriation bill yet to be considered by the house and then the senate, and with all the pro posed goood roads legislation yet to be taken up, it is problematical at this writing whether or not the gen eral assembly will conclude its busi ness within the customary forty days —which would be the end of next week. This is now the fifth week of the session, and with speedy work the business might be concluded, but there eems to be a well defined senti ment that it cannot be. Nearly a quarter million for the University looks pretty big when colleges like Newberry and Wofford and Erskine think they are doing pretty well if they can be sure of an income of $50,000, and each has pretty near as many students os the University and each is doing about as good work in the education of the youth of the land. But then it takes more to run a state institution than it does a denominational college, and yet the denominational college is the institution that is to save the civiliza tion of the "ge. Mr. Drayton Luther Nance has been elected by the board of directors of the Exchange bank as bookkeeper of that fine and flourishing institution. He is the son of Mr. J. D. Nance and is well qualified for the position' While doing a good and much need ed job of cleaning the old village graveyard last week, Supervisor Werts found many empty bottles of extracts, etc. This condition of af fair's makes some people wonder which is better, prohibition or open liquor. PRE-SCHOOL MOTHERS CLUB WILL MEET The pre-school group of the Moth ers club •will meet Friday afternoon^ February 16, at 3:00 at the home of Mrs. William Hunter with Mrs. Joe Keitt as associate hostess. EDUCATORS ATTEND LECTURE O. B. Cannon and C. E. Hendrix attended the lecture in Columbia by Dr. William Phelps, professor emeri tus of English literature at Yale uni versity. Dr. Phelps spoke at the township auditorium Wednesday af ternoon under the sponsorship of the Columbia city schools. KENDALL MILLS LUTHERAN Rev. J. B. Harman. Pastor Summer Memorial: Sunday 10 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. Eugene Shealy, Supt. 11 a. m. Divine Worship. 6 p. m. Luther Leacue. Wednesday 7 p. m. Preaching ser vices . Bethany: Sunday 6 p. ni. Sunday school. Mr. E. B. Hite, Supt. 7 p. m. Divine Worship Thursday 7 p. m. Preaching ser vices. Visitors are invited to attend all of these services. SEEN ABOUT TOWN The First Baptist church get ting a new coat of white paint ... MRS. J. H. CLARY, SR., talking to a neighbor . . . MISS MARY WHEELER remarking that she liked the “Wind” picture so much that she is going to see it again when it comes here . . . C. E. HENDRIX and CYRIL HUTCHINSON displaying a big box that the Great Virgil will es cape from here Monday night... SQUIRE FRANK BYNUM walk ing up College street . . Supervis or H. H. RUFF out again after a recent illness . .. FRANKIE SANDERS hurrying to lunch... MOLLIE PATRIDGE helping the colored nurse sweep the lawn . .. “DUDE” EPTING riding in a new car . MRS. MAMIE HAWKINS doing a bit of shopping ... MRS. NORMAN TOOLE going to stu dio H. D. WHITAKER pour ing a glass of cold water in the face of a sleeping negro .... "BILL” SMITH. J. O. WESSING ER, and B. P. RINGER looking at suit samples . .. CLAUDE SANDERS sitting in porch swing . . . TOM DAVIS riding in station wagon . . . Magistrate BEN DAWKINS striking match and the wind blowing it out ... Dr. JOHN LIDE with a bandaged thumb . . . ELIZABETH KESS LER in post office .... J. WAL TER RICHARDSON of Columbia in the Sun office Wednesday ... BOB TODD driving down College street ... MRS. JAKE WISE carrying a brief case .. . Birth day anniversaries: Claude San ders, February 23, Deputy Hub Quattlebaum, February 28. Happy birthday to you.