The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, March 15, 1940, Image 1

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/ VOLUME 3; NO. 21 The Rising Sun—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1940 ' SUder snd Grweker-ISSC XSM $1 PER YEAR OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE APPEAL TO THE LEAGUE With all the beauty the Civic league has created around the city, plus the love of those ladies for all that is pretty, I can’t understand why they tolerate that eye sore in front of the Stokes’ drug store. Not onlv is it an eye sore but a hazzard to life and limb. I am sure the owners, whoever they are, would like to have it off the lot, and while it is not the league’s job to move it, I am persuaded they have what it takes to get it moved, have it to a degree not possessed by any other organization. The removal of that old shell would do more toward enhancing that end of town than anything the league could do. May we hope it will be their next objective? SING A SONG OF SAFETY- PASTOR SUGGESTION In a safety sermon delivered at the Mennonite church, Manitou Springs. Colo., the Rev. L. C. Miller suggested that the motorist who has any “regard for his future abode” should sing hymns as he steps on the gas. Mr. Miller’s suggested sings: At 25 miles an hour, I’m But a Stranger Here, Heaven Is My Home; At 45 miles per hour, Nearer My God, to Thee; At 55, I’m Nearing the Port and Will Soon be Home; At 65 miles, When the Roll is Called up Yonder I’ll Be There; At 75 miles, Lord, I’m Ccming Home. DO THEY WANTA WASH THE DISHES, TOO? According to a survey made by the American Association of Uni versity Women, 67 per cent of rural husbands are willing to assume “some domestic responsibility to free their wives for outside interests,” — while only 40 per cent, of city hus- ^ bands are willing to do so. UNCLE SAM WANTS HELP If you are a Curator Uncle Sam can use you at $3,200 per year, or, if you are a sort of fledgling Cura tor he will pay you $2,600 per year, provided always of course, you pass the required examination. Your rich Uncle is also in need of inspectors of Engineering materials at pay ranging from $2,000 to $2,- 600 per year. Then he has an open ing for a deputy black bass law Im spector at $1,800. Additional infor mation abort the=e jobs insv be bad from Miss Sadie Bowers, U. S. Post- office building. Friend Street, New berry, South Carolina. WILLIAM A. WOODSON William Abel Woodson, 53, died Sunday morning at the Providence Hospital. Columbia. Mr. Woodson will be remembered here as having married Mrs. Alice Aull Boozer, daughter of the late Col. Elbert H. Aull. His mother. Mrs. Agatha Woodson, survives, along with three sisters, one of whom is Miss Hortense Woodson, who was employed for some time on The Herald and News several years ago. L. GREGG WISE OF PROSPERITY DIES L. Gregg Wise died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ezra A. Counts, Sunday afternoon after a few days illness. Funeral services were held at the graveside in the Prosperity cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The sendees were conduc ed by the Rev. G. F. Clarkson and the Rev. George E. Meetze. Mr. Wise was a i e J ired farmer and a member of the Methodist church. His wife, the former Miss Mamie Trotter, died seveial years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Counts and Mrs. A. M. Kilpatrick, Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Mrs. F. P. Devore, Jr., Mobile, Ala.; Mrs. Philip Mayer, Greenville; Gregg Edward Counts and Miss Myrtice Lee Counts, both of Prosperity and one sister, Miss Alice Wise, Leesville. ST. PHILIPS ITEMS There will be services at the church Monday night, March 18, at 7:30, beginning the Holy week. Also Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7:30; Thursday night, 7:30, and Fri day night at 7:30. We hope there will be a large turnout from sister churches, St. Paul and Bachman Chapel. And we want a fine turn out from St. Philips. The farmers are making prepara tions to begin their farms if the weather will stay pretty for a while Thusday, March 21, marks the beginning of Spring. Mrs. H. H. Ruff has returned from the Columbia hospital and was greatly benefitted. Miss Lela Mae Wicker who is in training in Columbia spent last week with her father, George K. Wicker, and family. Kinard Eloquent On Service of Wells In presenting the plaque to Chief Henry B. Wells last Fri day night at the country club, Dr. James C. Kinard prefaced the presentation with the fallowing beautiful tribute: To attempt to express with the tongue the genuine sentiments of the heart is often, as now, a well- nigh impossible task. What one feels cannot, always be adequately phrased. This gathering of representative men here tonight is an eloquent and heart-felt tribute to our honor guest. All his years have been spent amongst us. His life has not been lived behind a brick wall. It has touched every single soul. We honor Mr. Wells for the self ish service that for more tnan half a century he has rendered this com munity. It is not so difficult to un derstand a man’s giving himself un- stintingly to some project that re turns to him generous dividends. But it is remarkably significant that a man should give his whole life for so long as this man has done, when there has never been either a pro mise or prospect of personal profit. We honor Mr. Wells for his heroic service. Time and again this man has risked his own life to save property and people. He was always ready at the first alarm. And he has never known when that alarm would come. For more than fifty years not a single moment of his time has been his own. It has been ours, yours and mine. Chief Wells never sent his men into the raging flames, — he led them. More than once he has refused to let hfs men go into places of grave danger, but he has gone himself. No soldier who has faced the shot and shell of a ruthless ene my has had a braver heart. We honor Mr. Wells for his pat riotic service. His one consuming passionate aim has been to make his native heath a safer place in which to live, where property and lives would be as secure as human efficien cy could make them. He has never thought of his own interests. He has never chosen the easy path. Determining upon his course of ac tion, wholeheartedly sincere in his unselfish purpose, he has clearly chartered his way, cooly and calmly faced all kinds of misunderstandings, criticism, and opposition, risking his personal popularity and even his per sonal friendship in older that his be loved community might have the best possible protection. And tonight, my friends, the safety and security which we enjoy constitute a living mm'’re"* to the vision and the cour- a . - of this r-in. I We honor Mr. Wells for his friend- I ly service. This is no cold, mechanical, formal tribute we pay him here. It is the spontaneous outpeurir" of grateful hearts who appreciate his worth and his value as a man and a friend. Mr. Wells is hewed by his fel- low-firechiefs all over the country. He has held the highest positions within their gifts to bestow. Sever al years ago I had the good fortune to attend one of the regional conven tions. Firemen from all over the United States were there. I saw then the real leader. I saw them come to him for his opinion. They wanted to know how he would do this and that, what he thought of thus and so. They respect his coun cil. they cherish his leadership. But, Mr. Wells, your greatest hon or comes to you tonight from your friends and neighbors, us fellow-citi zens of yours who are the apprecia tive beneficiaries of vour unselfish heroic, patriotic and friendly service. More enduring even than this bronze plaque will be the gratitude and the love of your friends. 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 with ser mon. 6:30 p. m , Luther League. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Preaching services at 7 p. m. Bethany: Sunday, 6:30 p. m., Sunday School, Mr. E. B. Hite, Supt. 7:30 p. m., Divine Worship with sermon. Tuesday and Thursday, Preaching Services at 7 o’clock. “RHYTHM RANGERS” PROGRAM AT MT. BETHEL The famous “Rhythm Rangers," radio stars of considerable renown, will appear at Mt. Bethel-Garmany consolidated school for a performance on Saturday night, March 16, begin ning at 7:30 p. m. The admission for children under 12 years of age will be 15c; for adults 25c. The show will last an hour and a h< If. Among features are Elmer Snodigrass, the Campbell Bros., Squeaky Davis, and Little Billy Tucker, the latter said to be the champion fiddler of the South east. Select Young Lady For Azalea Festival Newberry will select its represen tative for the South Carolina Azalea Festvial to be held in Charleston next month at the Opera House Tues day night. Some twenty young ladies will compete for the honor of this week’s trip with all expenses paid. Selec tion will be by popular ballot. Each person entering the Opera House Tuesday night will be given a ballot on which is printed the names of the contestants any may vote fox his or her choice by simply checking the name they prefer to honor. The Azalea festival is South Caro lina’s most colorful event. Nation ally known bands will furnish music for the dances and noted persons from all over the country will be in attendance. Newberry’s representative will live at one of Charleston’s tourist hotels and will be entertained for an entire week. There will be dances, boat rides, trips to the gardens and many other forms of entertainment. Come to the Opera House Tuesday night and help select a young lady to repj'esent Newberry at Charleston. In addition to selecting the young lady, patrons will enjoy “Music In My Heart” with Tony Martin and Rita Hayworth. All at the single, regular admission to the Opera House. Any young lady 17 years of age and not over 25 years of age is wel comed to join the contest, and may do so by applying at The Sun office or at the Opera House. Following is a list of some of those who will compete; Miss Elizabeth Harrison Miss Virginia Anderson Miss Carolyn Harmon Miss Gladys McAlpin Miss Frances Long Miss Sophie Way Miss Carrie Lee McSwain Miss Lydde Clary Miss Evelyn Stone Miss Mary Livingston Miss Aline Livingston Miss Dorothy Dicker! Miss Geraldine Longshore Miss Helen Wilhite Miss Sara Linda Goggans Miss Mary Lane Whitaker Miss Elizabeth Boozer Miss Marjorie Martin Miss Mildred Lester Miss Ethel Harden Miss Dorothy Ruff Miss Mary Blackwell SMYRNA CLUB MEETS The monthly meeting of the Smyr na H D club will be held Friday af ternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Milton Pitts. MOVINGS IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH The following Newberrians have changed their places of residence dur ing February and March: Mr. and Mrs. George Higgins moved to 2301 North Nance street from McCaughrin Avenue; Mrs. S. E. Whitten is now living in one of the duplex apartments at 1323 Nance street; she foimerly lived at the fire department. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Dunstan moved from out in the coun ty to 1303 Calhoun street. Mr. and Mrs. James Suber are now living at 1229 Hunt street. They moved from the Strother highway. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson moved from Boundary street to 1933 Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Summer are now residing at 1416 Glenn street, having moved from Lindsay street. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ward, newcomers to Newberry from North Carolina, are living at 1809 Harrington street in the Stokes apartment; Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Laird moved from Boundary street to 1213 Crenshaw street in the McCaughrin apartments. Miss Blanche Davidson and Mrs. Bertha Boyles ton are now living at 1130 Douglas street; they moved from Boundary street. Mr. and Mrs. George L. Mayer have moved in to their new home at 1218 Summer street; they formerly lived in the Senn apartments on Mayer avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cousins moved from out in the county to 2122 Mayer avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dennis are now living in their new home on Kinard street, having moved from Mayer avenue. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hawkins moved from their home in the .county to the Hipp home at 1804 Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dominick are living at 309 Caldwell street; they moved to Newberry from out in tlie county. Mr. and Mrs. Chevis Boozer have moved to their new home on the cut-off; they for merly lived on Caldwell street. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Slaton are building a home on Harper street which they hope to be able to move into before long. Coach Bill Laval and family expect to move soon to the Kurtz home at 1219 Crenshaw street; they are now living at 2107 Mayer Ave nue. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Warren mov ed from Silverstreet to 532 Boundary street and the recently married cou ple, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Bruner, are living at 1307 Glenn street in the Senn apartments. More Than .100 Honor Fire Chief About 100 friends of Fire Chief Henry B. Wells attended a banquet in his honor last Friday night at the country club. The event marked tne chiefs fiftieth year with the de partment, 35 of which he has been chief. A bronze plaque was presented to Mr. Wells by Dr. James C. Kinard. Harry Hedgepeth, president of the fire department spoke of the high character of Mr. Wells. Followed short talks by a number of those present, all lauding the chief's ser vices to the city. Z. F. Wright in a brief talk praised the services Mr. Wells had rendered to the city in his long and continuous connection with the fire department. Many congratulatory letters and telegrams from Chief Wells friends over the country were read. Henry B. Wells was bom in New berry in 1874 and joined the fire department in 1889 when he was only 15 years of age. He was elected chief of the department in 1905 and two years later experienced his bap tism of fire in the great conflagra tion which swept most of one end of the city. The fire department was First motorized under Mr. Wells, first equipment of this kind having been purchased in 1918. Mr. Wells had charge of the rebuilding of the new fire house in 1936 and it was thru his efforts that a new fire engine of his own design was purchased m 1937, and the fire alarm system in stalled in 1939. In recognition of his outstanding service Mr. Wells was named presi dent of the Southeastern! Division of FHre Chiefs in 1932. He has attend ed most of the national meetings of firemen in all parts of the nation and was there recognized as one of the country’s best fire fighters. As an indication of the esteem in which he is held by local firemen, he was presented with a gold badge in 1935 and upon completion of his 50th year in. 1939 he was again presented with an elaborately designed and in scribed medal, marking this tong pe riod of public service. Firemen the country over, and lo cal people in particular hope that “the Chief” will be spared many more years to engage in the prefession which is his first love. WITH THE SCIK Pete Coleman who has been ill at his home for several days with in fluenza is improving. W. P. Lominick, of the Mt. Bethel community is improving slowly at his home. Mr. Lominick has been very ill for several months. Mrs. W. L. McGill is able to be out again after several days illness at her home on Main street. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Nichols will sympathize with them in the death of their infant daughter at the local hospital Tues day. Mres. Wyatt Turner, who has been very ill in the Newberry hospital will probably return to her home in Nine ty-Six Friday. Mrs. Turner is the sister of Mrs. Mable Jones of this city. Mrs. C. D. Scurry, mother of Maybank Scurry of the Newberry hotel returned to her home in Laurens Tuesday. HARTFORD NEWS The Hartford Grange held its regular meeting Thursday evening, March 7, at the school house. The program of the evening was center ed around the “Irish.” A reading, “Saint Patrick’s Day,” was given by Mrs. J. F. Hawkins. “The Symbols of St Patrick’s Day” and “The Origin of the Irish Potato was read by Mrs. J. S. Kilgore. Harmonica and gui tar r'uets were rendered by Messrs. Lee Kilgore and J. F. Hawkins. Mrs. W. B. Goggans favored the members with “Jokes.” A very interesting contest was then held and Mrs. W. B. Goggans was declared the winner. Old and new business was discuss ed, after which the meeting adjourn ed. The friend of Mrs. H. L. Shealy will be glad to learn that she is get ting along nicely at the Newberry County hospital. She entered the hos pital for an operation Thursday. We are glad to welcome back to our community Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shealy of Moncks Comer. Miss Louise Cromer of Newberry spent the week-end with Miss Irene Wessinger. Mr. Billie Carter, who teaches at Trinity school in Saluda, spent the week-end at home. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Shealy of Pac- olet spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Shealy. Miss Katie Shealy of Pelzer spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Shealy. Thirteen Counties To Be Represented March 276h will be a red letter day in Newberry county. The Piedmont district conference of Social Work ers will be held in the Newberry high school auditorium on that day. Ar rangements are being made to acco modate the large number of people who will come from the thirteen counties making up the Piedmont district. Many speakers of outstanding abi lity and experience in social work will address the conference. One of the most important sessions of the conference will be held during the luncheon period. The luncheon will be served by the American Legion auxiliary in the Legion hall af one o’clock, with Dr. Jr oies C. Kinard as toastmaster. Tickets for this attrac tive luncheon may be reserved by writing or telephoning Miss Azilee Livingston, D. P. W. office, Newberry or on before March 22nd, at a cost of 60c per plate. HOG SHIPMENT Another shipment of hogs will be made by the Newberry County Live stock association 1 on Wednesday, March 20th at 11 a. m. at the Helena shipping pens according to J. L. King, Assistant county agent. PLANT THESE NOW The Civic League, iq cooperation with the Garden Clubs in S. C., is urging the planting of many holly trees, pink dogwoods, white dogwoods or red bud, on front lawns. Now is just the time to plant any of these trees. Many nice plants can be found in the woods Nursery plants are stronger and more easy to grow. Let us each one try to set at least one of these on our front lawn as soon as possible. In a few years we shall enjoy their brightness. CAM WALLACE TO SPEAK IN GREENWOOD Cam Wallace, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Wallace will apeak in the dis trict Oratorical coatest of the American Legion in Greenwood Tues day night. ST. PHILIPS EXPRESSION AND DECLAMATION CONTEST TRie St Philips high school ex pression and declamation contest will be held Thursday evening, March 21, at 8 o’clock. The speakers are Dorothy Taylor, Dorothy Koon, Ruby Sterling, Dobtye Wicker, Quins- by. Sease, Lewis Kinard, 7arl Wick er and Beamian Summer. ANGEL VISION CAME FROM GERMAN MACHINE During the world war, the over worked imaginations of weary sol diers led many to report they had seen holy visions of one kind or an other in the sky. Investigatior a showed _£he visions to have been mu- ages. Last week British Tommies at a western front outpost told their com mander they had seen an image of the Virgin Mary appear in the clouds. He sent a patrol. Its report: Ger man soldiers were projecting the image on the clouds from a machine on the ground. BETH-EDEN LUTHERAN Rev. M. L. Hester, Pastor Colony; 10:00 a. m., Sunday school, Mr. Claude Wise, Supt. 11:00 a. m.. Confirmation and Holy Communion. St. James’ 10.00 a. m., Sunday school, Mr. Harold Wise, Supt. 11:00 a. m.. The Children of the Church. Miss Mary Blackwell spent the week-end in Columbia with Miss Thelma Anderson on Maple Street. Mrs. G. D. Blackwell left Satur day for Darlington to visit her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Black- well, who were recently in an auto mobile accident- Accompanying her hack were Mrs. Blackwell and her son, Kenneth. They will be here a few weeks while Mrs. Blackwell re cuperates from a broken arm. Miss Florence McGill who teaches in Tamassee will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McGill, after at tending the Teacher's Meeting in Greenville. Mrs. R. G. Wallace and daughter, Fiances, visited Mrs. Ella Burton in Clinton Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mary Bailey Owens returned with them to spend the week-end with Frances. You’ve Had Them Little Alice had been washing her doll’s clothes. After a painstaking and soapy job, she exclaimed: “Mum- mie, my fingers are wilted.” Men in no way approach so nearly to the gods as in doing good to men.—Cicero. DOWN MEMORY LANE 20 YEARS AGO The Newben-y FMre company gave a banquet Wednesday night in the vacant store room formerly used by the late Miss Joe L. Jones. The banquet was attended by the old and new members of city council and a few other invited guest, with those of the fire company members who could be present. Supper was serv ed by the ladies of the Calvin Croz- ier chapter. Speeches were made by Col. Walter Hunt, ex-Mayor Z. F. Wright, Mayor E. S. Blease, Rev. E. V. Babb, and Mr. John H. Wicker. After the banquet the ladies were given joy rides on the firetrucks. Malcolm Lesesne says he enjoyed the good things sent to him at the fire house. Mrs. R. H. Burton, accompanied by her son, Ross, returned to her home near Whitmire Friday after a brief visit here to her sister, Mrs. Corrie Greneker, who was able to sit up then for the first time since sustain ing serious injuries from a fall some time ago. Dr. E. C. Pierce, optometrist, has sold his business here to Dr. H. M. Bigby of Greenville, who arrived Monday, fir. Pierce left Saturday for his new field in Gastonin, N. C. Funeral services for Milton Carlisle found dead in his bed at the home ■of his daughter. Mi's. R. M. Keenedy Thursday morning, were held at his home yesterday afternoon. Mr. Car lisle was one of the best known citi zens of Newberry and had many friends who feel in his death a great loss to the community. He was as sociated with the activities of the town and was for a number of yeai-s president of the National bank, only retiring when he had reached an ao- vagenced he was 78 years of age. MRS. MARY ROBB Mrs. Mary Ida Bobb, 73, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.'Boulder Long, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Bobb is survived by the fol lowing children: Mrs. Lula Mabry, Spartanburg; Mrs. Maggie Johnson, Mrs. Beulah Long, Newberry; Astor Bobb, Johnnie Bibb, Prosperity, and Colie Bobb of Kinards. Also surviv ing are her half-brothers and half- sisters, Mrs. Lessie Merchant, Ki nards; Mrs. May Snelgrove, Clinton; Will Beard, Saluda. F'uneral services were held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Col ony Lutheran church with the Rev. J. E. Roof' in charge. Interment fol lowed in the church cemetery. SEEN ABOUT TOWN Mrs. Furman Reagin getting off bus ... Dave Hayes and R. P. Fair sUnding on street corner talking ... Robert Hayne Hare, of Saluda, son of Congressman Butler B. Hare in the city Mon day ... Homer Schumpert walk ing down the street looking very cold with both hands rammed in his trouser’s pockets ... Mana Connelly of Chappels in Newber ry Monday .. Two gentlemen telling your scribe the other day that a woman doesn’t usually become alarmed about her age until her birthday cake looks like a forrest fire.. .T. S. Harmon remarking about the time he was knocked off a electric wire pole about twenty years ago and Wil bur Long reminding him if he’d been attending to his business in stead of looking at the pretty girls as they passed it wouldn’t have happened . .. Fred Domi nick going into his office ... Fred Thomas walking up the street slinging his umbrella during a mist of rain Wednesday ... Our bouquet this week goes to Mrs. T. E. lEptlng, one of the very sweetest and most appreciative in Newberry .. Teachers leaving for Teacher’s Meeting in Green ville and the school kids thrilled over having two holidays ... Deputy J. C. Neel trying to write with his left hand since his right one is still bandaged up . .. Someone kidding Constable Ruff Livingston about thinking that he is a two horse farmer since he bought a two horse wagon... Rev. C. A. Calcote remarking that there was the largest crowd of worshippers at his church last Sunday that he has seen since coming to Newberry . . Birthday anniversaries:..Phill Aull. March 5, Jimmie Roland, March 5, J. P. Moon, March 8, Mrs. J. H. Summer, March 16, Mrs. Sophie Dennis. March 18, Jim Purcell, March 19, Harry Dominick March 20, R. G. Reagin, March 21, and Z. F. Wright, March 21. Many happy returns of the day to each one of you...If you If you would like to see your birthday in this column, please send it in. Just the name and date of month. Address it to this Column.