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Every Week More People Read The Sun The Sun Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 3; NO. 33 The Rising Sun—1856-18M NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1940 Slider and Greneker—1856-1860 OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE THE TRUTH ABOUT THAT GERMAN MEDAL (From a speech by Representative Woodiuff in the House of Represen tatives May 31.) One of the most unfair and vicious aspects of this assault against the lone eagle is the half-truth being re peated about his having accepted a Nazi decoration. His detractors are very careful not to tell all the facts about that incident. So, in the in terest of fairness—of just common, ordinary, decent, American fairness— I want to recall the real facts sur rounding that incident. You will remember that Lindbergh had inspected the air forces of Russia and had said that they were weak. His Russian hosts promptly called him a liar. Subsequent events have proved the Soviet officials to be the liars. Then Lindbergh was invited by the Hitler government to inspect the German air forces. He went to Ger many to do that. At a stag dinner given in Colonel Lindbergh’s honor by the United States Ambassador, Hugh R. Wilson, Lindbergh was surprised and embar rassed by the sudden presentation of the medal. The New York Times of Thursday, October 20, 1938, in report ing the incident, stated in part as follows: “On arriving (at the stag party at the American Embassy) Marshall Goering immediately produced a lit tle box and in the name of the Fue hrer put the decoration—the service cross suspended from a ribbon— around Colonel Lindbergh’s neck and pinned on his chest the six-pointed silver star that goes with it. "Colonel Lindbergh appeared sur prised, displayed an embarrassed smile, and th'anked Marshal Goering. In the American magazine of April 1939, this statement concerning the incident was made: “Marshal Goering came in late and, to everybody’s surprise, presented the medal to Lindbergh. What could he do but accept it? “Exactly. What else could he do? He could not refuse it, for that would have been an affront by the Ameri can Embassy, not by Lindbergh. He could not send it back, for the same reason. He could not explain, either. So, then, it is clear, Mr. Speaker, that Lindbergh knew nothing of the intended presentation of this medal. He was surprised and embarrassed. Bu he was a guest of a government with which we were at peace. He was suddenly honored at a dinner in the embassy of his country by the second most important official of the Ger man government. Now, Mr. Speaker, I want to ask you, just what would you, just what would any Member of this Congress, of our Government, or any citizen, have done under similar circum stances. In what way would any of us have acted differently than Colo nel Lindbergh acted? There was neither reason nor excuse for him to scornfully insult a friendly govern ment by rejecting the decoration. He had received decorations from every other country in the world for his great exploit. It would be just as fair for Lindbergh’s critics to assert now that he is biased in favor of all those other government — including England, France — because they have given him decorations, as to assert that he is pro-Nazi because Goering and Hitler surprised him with such an honor. So in sheer fair play, let his critics tell the whole truth about tha incident, not a half-truth turned to the effort of deliberately falsify ing the whole incident. .MISS POPE WINS STATE PRIZE Miss Mary Margaret Pope won the first state prize in the essay contest conducted by the Spanish-American War Veterans’ auxiliary, which was held in Orangeburg last week. She will receive $5. Her subject was “What the Spanish-American War Did for Civilization.” V. C. WILSON SUSTAINS INJURY V. C. Wilson suffered a broken leg Friday as a result of an unusual ac cident and was carried to Columbia for treatment. The accident happen ed at the farm of Mr. Wilson beyond Smyrna church when he attempted to give aid to a horse that had been hurt. For some reason the horse fell upon Mr. Wilson causing a leg frac ture in two places, it is said. Purcclf And Floyd Named On Board The Civic League held an enthus iastic meeting at the NYA home on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The second vice president, Mrs. Herman Wright and the first vice-president, Mrs. Gordon Able were in charge of the meeting. During the business session excellent reports were heard from the many committees which are at work in the Civic League. The pro gram of the afternoon consisted of a panel discussion of questions of inter est to the Civic League. Those tak ing part in the panel discussion were Mrs. Don Rook, Mrs. Herman Wright, Mrs. Vernon Carlton, Mrs. J. H. Summer. The discussion was led by Mrs. Gordon Able. Mrs. Carlton led in the discussion relative to repair ing and renovating the old Court House. Mrs. Wright led the discus sion concerning the beautification of Parkways in the city and the exten sion of College street which has re cently been widened. Mrs. Rook dis cussed the question of how to create more interest in gardens in Newberry. Mrs. Summer discussed the question of unsightly buildings surrounding the public square and the advisibility of the cooperation of the people in making the center of town more at tractive. The League was very pleas ed to have as guests Mr. Purcell, president of the Chamber of Com merce and Ted Bremer, secretary. Both Mr. Purcell and Mr. Bremer spoke to the League concerning mat ters of vital importance to both or- ginization. The League wil be very happy to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce in any phase of their work where assistanie of the League is needed. Ned Purcell and Dick Floyd were elected to membership on the Board of Control of Margaret Hunter park to serve as active members in the place of W. W. Cromer and Allan Johnstone, who are now serving as inactive members. The League vot ed to have a barbecue at Margaret Hunter park in the near future. Frank R. Hunter and Mrs. J. H. Summer were appointed a committee to work out plans for this barbecue. After the program a plant ex change was enjoyed by all. Many lovely plants were brought by mem bers to be exchanged for other plants. A letter was received by the League from Mrs. T. C. Pool which was deep ly appreciated. Mrs. Pool was not well enough to attend the meeting but offered plants to the League in exchange for some she wished to get. Mrs. Pool is one of the oldest mem- bersof the Civic League. Her letter was an inspiration to the young wo men who are now attempting to car ry on the work so nobly begun al most 30 years ago by those interest ed ini Civic work in that day. The hostesses served delightful punch and sandwiches, assisted by Miss Gladys Epting and the NYA girls. BOLT WILL OPPOSE BEASLEY Attorney W. T. Bolt of Laurens, has qualified for the race for Solicitor in this district and will oppose Hugh Beasley, incumbent. Mr. Bolt Ls now a member of the legislature. Class of *30 Raunion Answering to a “Who Am I?” quiz, twenty members of the Newberry College graduating class of 1930 met here for their first decennial reunion Monday evening at the Newberry Hotel. Leodel Coleman, of States boro, Georgia, was the quizzer. The reunion was called 1 to order by Mrs. Polly Patterson of Newber ry. Dr. R. A. Goodman graced the table. At the roll call twenty of the 56 members of the class answered pre sent. The “Who Am I?” quiz consisted of a brief sketch of the activities of each class member concluding with the question “Who Am I?” As the member of the class was identified he or she added to the sketch with a statement of his or her activities since finishing school. Dr. James Kinard in a brief state ment commended the class upon the accomplishments of the individual members and expressed his gratitude that they had returned to Newberry for their reunion. Those present were: Tom Abrams, Louise Brandt, Leodel Coleman, Claire Cottingham, Sudie Crump, Mae Den nis, Louise Graham, Sara Harmon, Lillian Humphries, Cyril Hutchinson, James Kempson, James Kilgore, Pau line Klettner, Mosby Livingston, Daisy McTeer, Josephine Shannon, Eleanor Shearouse, Hamlin Lee Shull, John Swittenberg, Jr., and Rose Tur pin Tarrant. The next reunion is planned for 1945. College Summer School Begins Next Tuesday When the summer session at New berry college opens June 11 for its annual six weeks’ term, there will be a large enrollment. Already advance registrations indicate this. As usual the majority of the stu dents will be public school teachers seeking certification credit. There will be also a number of college stu dents making up back work or earn ing additioial credits toward degrees. The college offers a wide variety of courses in education, English, mathe matics, natural sciences, French, history, school art, penmanship, ex pression, library science, and busi- administration. The latest education methods are stressed by the faculty in order to acquaint the teacher-students with the most up-to-date development in the field of pedagogy. There will be demonstration classes in elementary education, courses in the activities program, and other subjects of value to those who desire to keep abreast of the times. Tots Will Be Taught Every year in the summer session at Newberry College there are ac cepted a limited number of children of first and second grade ages for the demonstration classes in Primary Methods. The classes will be taught this year by Mrs. Gladys B. Austin of the Parker High School District in Greenville. No charges are made for this training. The children will be in the class about an hour each morn ing except Saturday. Parents who desire to take advan tage of this opportunity for their children should communicate with the college office at once. THOMAS SAYE WINS FIRST PLACE At the District No. 2 public speak ing contest of the Future Farmers of America, held at the Chester high school last week, Thomas Saye of the Silverstreet Future Farmers chapter, speaking on “A Challenging Oppor tunity”, won first place. He will rep resent the district in the state public speaking contest to be held in Colum bia in the near future. TAYLOR TO OPPOSE HARE John C. Taylor of Anderson; has qualified before the secretary of the State Executive committee, to make the race for Congress in this district. Mr. Taylor was a member of con gress from this district for six years, and was unseated by Butler B. Hare of Saluda two years ago. REV. W. C. DAVIS NEW CHRM. OF NEWBERRY COLLEGE BOARD The Rev. Walter C. Davis of Char leston was elected Tuesday chairman of the Newberry college board of trustees. Dr. Z. F. Wright was named vice chairman and the Rev. Charles J. Shealy of Spartanburg, secretary. Other trustees named were. D. E. Wilson of Atlanta, Rep. Butler B. Hare of Saluda, Dr. Clarence L. Kib- ler and the Rev. H. A. McCullough, both of Columbia. B. Osborne Long of Newberry was made business manager. President James C. Kinard said the board adopted several measures for further development of the college. PLANNING A TRIP TO N. Y.? If you are planning a trip to New York, the Newberry Chamber of commerce will be glad to assist you. On hand in the office is a complete outline of a ten-day or two weeks trip, budgeted in a manner which points out the most interesting spots to visit and plans your entire trip in a most helpful way. Prices are indicated by each item, and every possible expense is taken into consideraton including laundry, meals entertainment, taxi fare, etc. Announ 'ements at a later date will explain further plans of the Chamber of Commerce toward estab lishing a small “Travel Bureau” as part of the office set-up. This travel service will he designed to furnish local citizens with general informa tion about world famoous resorts and important cities. COLLEGE ‘N’ ORCHESTRA AT MYRTLE BEACH The College “N” orchestra left last Saturday for Myrtle Beach where they will play during the month of June. They will fill an engagement at Folly Beach duiing the month of July, and then return to Myrtle Bead, for the rest of the summer months. June 15 Final Day For Filing Pledges Opening ol Perk Is Slated For Tonight AAA Committeemen Aid County Farmers Those who would enter the sum mer primaries must do so by the 15th of this month, as that is the dead line fixed by the executive committee. Many counties have already closed their lists while others fixed dates the later part of June and even in to July. , Everyone who wishes to vote this year must place his or her name on the enrollment books Which are now open. New party rules call for an enrollment for each election and any previous enrollment wiil not be good this year in the primaries. Absentee ballots may be secured from the secretary, A. H. Counts, for persons confined to their homes or Who will be out of the county on August 22, primary day. A number of new candidates have entered the races and it is believed that next week’s papers will carry an almost complete list as that date will be only three days irom the closing of the lists. A sub-committee of the executive committee will meet with candidates, perhaps Monday ehe 17th to decide upon the number and places of meet ing. There is strong sentiment among the candidates to cut the meetings to four, or perhaps five. It has been suggested that they be held in New berry, Whitmire, Jolly Street, Mt. Pleasant, and Longshore’s store. WILL ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL AT UNIVERSITY Register Christ Kaufmann will leave this weekend for Columbia where he will attend the University summer school session. UNDERWENT TONSILECTOMY Supervisor H. H. Ruff returned to his home in the county Saturday from the Columbia hospital where he underwent a tonsil operation the first of last week. 1 The formal opening of the munici pal swimming pool located in Mar garet Hunter park will take place on Friday night at eight o’clock. The program for the opening will consist of a concert by the Newberry Mill band and spectacular water events such as exhibitions of swimming, racing, and diving. The committee in charge of the opening is deeply grateful to D. B. Chandler, manager of the Newberry Mill Band and J. S. Pruitt, director, for their generosity in contributing the services of their band for the opening program. Other formal openings of the park have been attended by around 3,000 people who chose this opening to en joy a band concert and swimming events. The Board of Control in charge of activities at Margaret Hunter Park invites everybody in Newberry, city and county to be present for the for mal openng Friday night at eight o’clock. Jury Is Selected Following is a list of petit jurors which were drawn (Thursday morn ing) today for the court of General Sessions which will convene here Monday morning, June 17 with Judge C. C. Featherstone presiding: R. T. Abrams, R. Wright Cannon, E. A. Wheeler, G. W. Seyht, H. W. King. C. W. Bedenbaugh, J. C. But ler, G. H. Andrews, V. V. Pearsall, S. C. Hiller, M. K. Wicker, Jacob C. Epting, J. I. Hawkins, M. M. Con nelly, C. C. Nichols, L. C. Shealy, R. M. Minick, B. J. Kibler, G. Russell Shealy, G. M. Epting, J. F. Hawkins, S. M. Gary, R. N. Hill, C. C. Price, F. B. Reagins, W. M. Yarborough, T. P. Scott, W. H. Tedford, A. W. Eargle, R. H. Elam, J. M. Morris, F. M. Setz- ler, J. E. Wiseman, C. B. Halfacre, J. A. Felker, L. J. Hunt. WAR NOT TO SAVE DEMOCRACY, BUT A STRUGGLE FOR TRADE SUPREMACY The air is filled with talk about isolation, intervention, and neutrali ty. The Nation is in a state of hys teria. Calmer heads are warning us to keep our shirts on, but war propa ganda is insiduous and powerful. We hear that “This is not our war,” that “It is our turn next,” that “W’e can not stay out,” that “We must go in at once,” that “We must give aid to the Allies short of war,” that “We are weak and can be invaded by air, land or sea,” that “We have nothing to fear.” Now is the time to be calm and to make a careful survey of the situa tion. We think the case can be stat ed in one proposition expressed in two forms: First, Either the Allies are fight ing for the peace and liberty of the United States, or they are not. Secondly, The defeat of the Allies will make it impossible for the United States to live at peace with the dic tators, or it will not. If the Allies are fighting for the peace and liberty of the United States and if their defeat will make it im possible for us to have peace, what are we waiting for? Evidently in that case it is our duty to pitch into the war with all our moral, economic, and military strength. If it is our war we belong over there and the quicker the better. Why trifle with measures “just short of war,” why get into it half way, or stick our big toe into it? Why not take the plunge and have it over with? If the Allies are fighting our war, fighting for our peace and security and we fail them, we are a nation of ingrates, slackers, cowards . If they are fighting for us and we do no more than lend them our money and fur nish them with airplanes and guns for their young men to use against the enemy, while our own young men. from behind their mothers’ skirts, watch the brave British and French die, what kind of a nation are we? But if the Allies are not fighting for the peace and liberty of the United States and if their defeat will not mean war for us against the dic tators, what are we stewing about? Why should we send our young men forth to fight in a cause that is not ours ? Why should we stick our nose into a neighboring fight that is no concern of ours? Why should we endanger our own form of govern ment by engaging in a war that nei ther side will win, because even if they win they lose. Why should we immediately invite ourselves to be regimented and placed under a dic tator, the plans for which were drawn several years ago, if this war does not affect us? Why should we gam ble with the blood of our young men in a cause that is not our own ? So stands the proposition. If now we inquire into the underlying facts of the war we shall find that it is the same old war that has been going on in Europe for at least 2,000 years, It is a continuation of the World War into which we were duped. It is a war for commercial supremacy in Eu rope and nothing else. It is not a war of honor, a war for liberty, or a war for security. It is a war for commercial power. We know now that the World War was not fought to make the world safe for democracy. We see now how Turkey and Russia are lined up with ther old enemies of the World War, and Italy is leaning that way. We see how Japan has veered from the side of the “democracies” to the side of Germany. Are they still fighting for democracy? Were they fighting for democracy in the World War? Only yesterday we read that Great Britain is trying to win the wicked Stalin to its side again, willing to forgive the invasion of Poland, Es- Ithdnia, Latvia, and Finlatnd. This talk of war for honor and war against dictators and war for democracy and the like, just don’t add up. In a world so full of nations that line up in war according to their own advantage, why should we be contin- uallly looking for a chance to get in and fight for democracy, honor, and other high principles ? Common sense tells us our duty is to obey George Washington’s advice and keep away from that eternal fighting and intrigue in Europe. Keep our own home fires burning, guard this Nation with the biggest Navy, biggest air fleet, and m effi cient Army, and mind our own busi ness. That’s the prudent course. If Germany wins the war, A. Hitler will rule the roost in Europe. If the United States gets into the war, win or lose, a Hitler will rule America. Our form of government will melt in the war. Our hope for the United States as a democracy is to stay out —away out. England financed Hitler. Furnished him with war supplies even while he was crushing Austria and Czechoslo vakia. And now we are supposed to finance England in its war with Hit ler. Bamum was right. The Ameri can people love to be fooled—but not that badly, we hope,—Salida, Colo., Daily Mail of May 21, 1940. An estimated 2000 farmers of New berry County have used the assistance of AAA committeemen in working out farm plans to cover their 1940 farming operations, according to County Agent P. B. Ezell. The farm plans already worked out indicate that small farmers, more than ever, are taking advantage of the conservation provisions of the AAA program to carry out the prac tices most needed on their farms. “AAA payments made to farmers to help them carry out conservation practices do not begin to represent- the true value of such practices,” Mr. Ezell says. “For every dollar paid out for soil building practices under the AAA Farm Program, it is esti mated that the farm income will he increased by several dollars as a res ult of the increased productivity of the soil.” Designed especially to aid small farmers, one of the provisions of the 1940 Farm Program lakes it possible for any farmer to tarn at least $20 for complying with special crop acreage allotments and for carrying out soil-building practices. If the amount the farmer may earn would normally he computed at less than $20, he may earn the difference between that amount and $20 by carrying out approved soilbuilding practices. Approximately 125 farmers in New berry Country are affected by the $20 minimum payment, Mr. Ezell esti mates. Most of these farmers are taking advantage of this provision of the program to: Lime, terrace and improve their land through the seed ing of various legumes. Liming among nearly all produc ers is taking first place among the list of soil-building practices being carried out in Newberry County, with terracing a close second. Other phases of soil building that are com ing in for a fair share are summer legumes, writer legumes and green manure crops. • Since January 1, 1940, 440 produc ers in Newberry County have order ed and received as grants of aid un der the 1940 Farm Program 2932 tons of lime. This total is being in creased daily. Performance work is now under way in the county in nearly all com munities. Every effort is being put forth in the first check to account for all soil building practices that have already been carried out. Producers are especially urged to be present when reporters call at their farm or have a duly authorized representa tive present to avoid the overlooking of any soil-building practices for whch credit might have already been earned. Full cooperation on. the part of all producers with performance reporters is very important if the work in the field is to progress smoothly and the maximum benefit is to be derived from this year’s program. Runs for Commissioner Robert P. Fair announces in this issue as a candidate for County Com missioner in District No. 1. Mr. Fair has had considerable business exper ience, having been connected with The Standard and Indian Refining companies for 36 years prior to his withdrawal from active business some years ago. Mr. Fair’s ability as a business man is reflected in the fact that he rose from position of agent to that of assistant general manager of an oil company. Mr. Fair keeps well posted on county affairs and states that he is in position to give the county a considerable bit of his time as he is not regularly employ ed . Mr. Fair is much of an economist in polities, and has lone- insisted that the tax burden is too heavy. He prom ises strict application of business principles to the office if elected. CONFERENCES SET FOR PC THIS YEAR Plans have been completed for the 1940 Presbyterian church conferences and leadership schoo’ at Presbyterian college this summer. The first conference for intermed iates, will be held June 11-18 under the leadership of the Rev. Bob S. Hodges of Union. The first annual leadership school for councils of synods and presbyter ies will be held 1 June 17 under the direction of the Rev. J. W. Carr of Decatur, Ga. The young people’s conference will be held June 1-25. The Rev. F. B. Mayes of Beaufort will he the direc tor. About ten intermediates and young people from Aveleigh Presbyterian church expect to attend these con ferences. $1 PER YEAR DOWN MEMORY LANE 20 YEARS AGO The County Democratic Executive committee met in the court house on Monday at ten o’clock. The atten dance was good, and chairman Hun- er presided. Dr. J, S. Wheeler made the report of the committee appoint ment to fix the time and place for the campaign meetings, and these will be held at the following places: Newberry court house, Pomaria, Whitmire, Young’s Grove, and Wil- lowbrook Park. WASHINGTON, June 5.—The Six ty-sixth congress ended its second session today, adjourning sine die at 4 p. m. Unless a grave emergency arises which makes necessary a spec ial session, it will not meet again un til December 6. The house cleaned up its work early in the day and twice recessed to await possible sen ate action on pending measures. The senate remained in continuous ses sion and, as the result of a small siz ed filibuster there, the hi’ to estab lish a national budget system failed of passage. The banners across the streets, the show windows of the stores, etc., and the residences throughout the city tell the story gracefully and ma jestically of the love and veneration of all for Newberry college. Candidates announcing since last issue include Geo. B. Derrick of Lit tle Mountain for the Legislature and R. M. Aughtry for Magistrate in No. 4 Township. Will Add Majorettes The many people who attended the dedication of the World War Memor ial Building on Thursday night en joyed very much the concert render ed by the Newberry Concert Band from seven to eight o’clock. The 31 members of this band have bright new uniforms consisting of royal blue coats and trimmed in gold buttons, royal blue caps trimmed in gold, and gray pants. The band presents a most attractive picture garbed in this new uniform. Two majorettes are be ing added to the band who will also be garbed in blue and gray with trimmings of gold. The public will have the privilege of seeing and hearing this hand on Friday night at eight o’clock at Margaret Hunter Park, directed by J. S. Pruitt with D. B. Chandler as manager. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Furman L. Quattle- baum and family extend their thanks and appreciation to their many friends for their contributions and kind words of sympathy shown them after the destruction of their home by fire and painful bums received by Mrs. Quat- tlebaum and baby on Friday, May 3, 1940. May God bless each and every one of you and we hope that no such disaster will come to you. SEEN ABOUT TOWN MISSES MAZIE and CORA DOMI NICK at College Luncheon ... CY RIL ABRAMS saying he thought he and your scribe were about the only ones working Wednesday afternoon.. PAULINE SUMMER at College com mencement ... MRS. PAT MIT CHELL and MARY ALICE MIT CHELL in new car . .. T. ROY SUM MER winning prize for being biggest person at College Luncheon ... Four small boys going fishing at Bush River a.ud catching a turtle and sell ing it for twenty-five cents. They didn’t know how to divide the extra nickle, so just bought a nickel’s worth of candy and divided it among them selves ... A certain fellow who re cently moved on the Columbia high way letting his garden grow up in grass and weeds, after fussing with the person who formerly lived there about the same thing ... Rev. E. BRYAN KEISLER leaving beauty shop ... Newberrians taking advan tage of the Wednesday afternoon closing to go fishing ... MRS. JAMES SMITH on way to Whitmire ... Mrs. M. W. CLARY with hand full of flower plants . .. MRS, JESSE MAYES and daughter. CAROLINE, riding out College street .. . Birthday anniversaries: Mrs. Anna S| Pearsall, June 2, and 92 years young; Mrs. S. K. Wright, Jane 8; E. B. Purcell, June 9; Miss Fannie Mae Carwile, June 9, Elizabeth Harman, June 11; D. O. Carpenter, June 11, and T. K. Johnstone, June 13.