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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUIT 1218 College Street Newberry, S. C. O. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publisher One Year $1.00 Published Every Friday Entered as second-class matter December 0, 1987, at the post office at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Voting Advice BY SPECTATOR Com looks good. Everywhere one sees fine fields ot corn, with here and there a poor looking patch. Hog and hominy should be plentiful, even if we can’t pay for fertilizer. The Legislature which will meet in Columbia next January will be chosen in August and September in our Democratic Primaries. All citl zens, men and women, twef’.ty one years old and older, are entitled to vote; but in order to vote, your name must be on the book of some Demo cratic Club. Ask any one in politics, any lawyer, or your newspaper, and you will be told where you may en roll. It costs nothing to enroll and nothing to vote. Enroll today; don’t let your citizenship lapse through neglect to perform so simple a duty. This state is what we wish; If not, let us make it what we want by tak ing part in the choosing of the men who will hold the offices. Your county government is vir tually under the complete control of the Senator and Representatives from your county. Half the counties will elect (Senators this year, but all counties will choose Representatives, Although the Constitution clearly and specifically declares that there shall be three separate divisions of the State government, a bad practice has become established, by which the Senator and Representatives consti tute themselves a supreme excutive authority in local county matters. In electing a Senator and Representa tives you are selecting the managers of the county, even whose irregular acts are approved and made lawful by an act of the Legislature. Al though you may not be concerned about the State as a whole you have a big interest in the kind of men who will direct your local government, de cide what taxes you shall pay, and authorize issues of county bonds. Two of the most flagrant viola tions of the Constitution and of the rights of citizens may be mentioned': 1. the practice oy a Senator and Representatives of authorizing ex penditures of public money, without due warrant of law, and then curing the evil by putting through a special bill in the Legislature; 2. the second is the custom of the Legislature to enact any law, which ep- the is advocated by a Senator and R resentatives from a county, when the law will affect only that county. The law is actually enacted by the Gen eral Assembly, with all the formali ty required by the Constitution, and it is signed by the Governor, but neither the Legislature, nor the Gov ernors, look behind the fact that it is a olcal measure. So you see what happens in the state house. Let it cause you to think about the qualifications of the candidates who are soliciting your votes. Columbia may seem a long way off to some of you, and your legislative delegation may not stand out importantly ip big issues, and state-wide matter#; but in everything affecting your county those gentle men are the Legislature. While the candidates are offering themselves let me suggest that you ask them: 1. How much the county owes for bonds outstanding; and how much floating debts? 2. What your county tax levy is— how many mills ur« collected on property ? 3. How your county compares with Calhoun or Bamberg counties In its financial condition ? 4. What they plan to do to serve the taxpapers? 5. Ask about the State debt, how they would finance the State, wheth er through more taxes or by reduc ing appropriation# ? 6. Do they approve the practice of electing judges and other State officials from the membership of the Legislature ? 7. Do they approve of taking ex tra pay? 8. Do they know that acccording to the Constitution members may lawfully collect $400 for a year and five cents a mile going and returning every weeik is short of polic court juggling with the Constitution. One of the weaknesses of a Repre sentative Government is that smooth talkers can befog an issue with all the effectiveness of a cuttlefish, which squirts an Inky substance to hide his trail and elude pursuit. It follows, of course, that every citizen should be interested in having capable and honorable men in county offices. If you don't enrol}, you can’t vote; and if you can’t vote, your political influence will amount t° nothing. It isn’t safe to vote for men be. cause your friend votes for them. Most of us have more ideals in theory than we put in practice. Better that you should inquire about men you don’t know fairly well. Sometimes, usually, perhaps, men of ideals vote for old friends, fellow golfers, club- members—and all that, but you need not sacrifice your scruples in such a case. If you don’t knew the candi date, find out about him, but it isn’t sufficient to know that he won’t steal; is he a crank? Is he all bent on some new scheme for spending public money? Has he had such bus iness experience, whether as a far mer, inudstrialist, or what-not, as would prepare him to think of the State as a unit, though a big unit; or will he become lost in the immensity of the State’s interests and turn out to be entirely ineffective? Now is the time for us to see clearly and to take appropriate measures to assure a good govern ment. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1940 RALPH B. BLACK Candidate For County Treasurer Rome was strong and vigorous while her people worked. But when the population of the city became idle, through the soft living of the leaders, the politicians sought power through all sorts of expedients to please and win the masses. They gave much and promised more, until the whole thing caved in. French politicians tried the same scheme and succeeded as well as the old Ro mans succeeded—and finally led their people to disaster. And are we to follow in their steps? May we learn anything? Do the politicians think we can prosper with nothing but rights? Therp are men in public life \y.hq wish to do something worthwhile for the State or the nation; and there are men who give no thought to sound constructive measures, but who advocate anything to win votes. The demagogue is really a public enemy, regardless of his platitudes about humanity and human rights. The political manager deals in votes. He knows that there are more ppopie wjth nothing, than there are rich people, And there are more votes cast by men with little than by men with wealth, Th# strategy is clearly indicated: appeal to those who have little, against those who have more, and you will gain votes, favors and power. That is being vigorously carried on in the United Stated today. In other words, the Government Should care for you, so elect us and We Will {ake care of you, The ansjwer to that is Franc#, insidiously w ea h: ened by her own policies, then crush ed and humiliated on the field of battle, and finally recognized as a dictator ship under the control of Hitler. Nothing but Spartan virtues made th}s nation—work, hard work, self- denial, thrift and the blessing of Je- hova. And nothing is go enfeebling as oqr reliance’ qpon the government for our Jiving, and our belief ip |he Government as the great Santa Claus which must bring toys and candy to all of us. It is an agonizing experience for the French nation, that it exists only by fh# favor of the conqueror, but Hitler, J think, {s blundering in his dealing with the French people. Ry letting it continue with soft living, led by corrupt demagogues, he would have kept France weak; but by put- tlng|hf people strenuously to work TO THE VOTING PUBLIC: In offering for the office of County Treasurer, the position I now hold, I feel that you should be told sonic-, thing of my qualifications for the place. I am a graduate of South Carolina’s Military college, have had some all-round business experience, worked at the profession of Public accounting, and have served in the County Treasurer’s office for a total of five years. All of my work has been of such nature as to help me in this office. The five years that I have been in this responsible position should be evidence that the office is safe In my hands, and I assure yoq that as long as I am in the office I will run it as it should be run, There will be no favorites, but everyone will be treat ed alike—all In a courteous, business like manner. I would like to be able to see each of you personally, but the office must remain open, and I feel that my first duty is to my job. I want the vote of every man and woman in New berry County who feels that the efflee has been properly condueied under my direction, and 1 guarantee such voters that their confidence will not be misplaced. Sincerely, RALPH B. BLACK Candidate For Supervisor he will unwittingly rebuild the spirit of France, through renewed disqi pline and fortitude. The question w^ich cornea to mind is this: Are democratic institutions impossible for permanent develop ment; or must we learn through die tatorship? Nations may be like in dividuals, for a nation is nothing but the individuals in mass. Some people, without intelligent self control, eat any and everything and can be healthy only under the dictatorship of a physician; while others choose discretion and live vigorous life under the compulsion of thejr own will. May not a nation choose wisely; or must it fall a victim to the promise and allurement of an mi m ctf* €1 V ^ ABOUT THESE 2 IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES! s N <« Come in today and check the big car features you get in a FORD V-8... Check the extras — at no extra cost • • .Top it off with famous FORD pick-up and power. There’s no two ways about it — we give you MORE — why take lest? J. W. ABRAMS J. W. Abrams was bom and rear ed in Newberry County. He now lives four miles west of Newberry in the Tranwood Section and his farm is known as “Abrams’ Hog Farm”. He has worked on the farm and helped his mother educate the other eight children after his father’s death in 1922. For outstanding work in Agriculture, he received a Certifi cate from Clemson College. He is honest and capable of holding * the office. If he is elected your Supervisor, he will render honest, courteous and efficient service at all times. Your Vote and Support Will Be Appreciated. STATE LEADS ENTIRE U. S. IN ACTIVE SPINDLES Washington, July 21.—South Car olina exceeds all other states in the number of active spindle hours for June, the census bureau has reported in releasing figures on activity the cotton spinning industry. The number of active spinning hours for South Carolina was placed at 1,939,076,584 and North Carolina was second with 1,629,607,461 hours. The number of spinning spindles in place in South Carolina on Juii2 30 was placed at 5,531,522, while the number of spindles active in the statu during June was given as 5,277,560. In the country as a whole the bu reau reported 24,752,022 cotton spindles were in place on June 30, of which 21,942,748 were operated at some time during the month, com pared with 22,217,302 for May, 22,- 201,218 for April, 22,555,036 for March, 22,803,796 for February, 22- 872, 414 for January and 21,771,310 for June, 1939. The aggregate number of active spindle hours reported for the month was 6,900,401,928. Based on activity of 80 hours per week, the cotton spindles in the United States were operated during June at 87.1 per cent capacity. Ibis percentage compared with 89.4 for May, 92.1 for April, 94.4 for March, 99.6 for February, 102,6 for January, and 82.5 for June, 1939. The average number of active spindle hours per spindle in place for the month was 279. PROGRAM FOR KINARD REUNION easy life, reaping where it has not sown ? Much has been said by politicians about conserving our social gains, even in the feverish preparation of the nation’s defences against attack. At the same time we are told that there is a scarcity of skilled labor. Is it not true that limits are being put on profits from war, and that higher taxes and surtaxes are being imposed on profits and personal in come? Isn’t it true that men are being urged to enlist in the military services, and that the air is full of recommendations for calling men into national service? If the industries are working for national defense, on a restricted profit basis; and men volunteer for military service, with out regard to hours and hardships during peace, ready to die if trouble 'should come, how does it comport with commonsense, much less patriot ism, to prate about social gains, In a national emergency? On one side we hear of the acute state of unpreparedness and the lonj; time needed to forge cannon, build planes, and other implements of de fence, while on the other hand we are told of an acute shortage of skilled workers, hut that we must conserve our social gains. It sounds so In credibly foolish that real patriotism might cry out in disgust “WHERE ARE THE SOCIAL GAINS OF LEON BLUM AND THE FRENCH!” Polltlclals seeking votes enfeebled and demoralized the manhood of France. The same sort of social re formers are striking at America’s most vital line of defense. The annual Kinard reunion will be held this year at the regular meeting place on G. W. Kinard’s place in the Jolly Street community, Saturday July 27th. There will be a picnic table provided for the picnic dinner. It is important that the ladies bring well filled baskets. There will also be a small barbecue served for those prefering it, with a pig foot stew the afternoon before. As always the general public is invited to the reun ion with a special invitation to our county candidates. There has been much hard work done to provide many things for the comfort of those attending. There will be an interest ing program starting at 10 o’clock in the morning with short talks by the following: Devotions led by Rev. Roof; talks by Geo. K. Dominick, C. E. Hendrix, Dr. E. N. Kibler, J. Y. Jones, S. J. Derrick, Rev. B. F. Ro gers, Wade Hampton Ruff, and Otto F. Armfield. Geo. I. Kinard, J. D. H. Kinard, H. J. Kinard, G. W. Kinard, Sr., Comm. FOR RENT—Completely Furnished Garage Apartment. MRS. T. E. DAVIS, 725 Caldwell Street. FOR SALE—Gladioli, all colors. Mrs. J. D. Kinard, 402 Rodelsperger street. Phone 237-J. FOR RENT—Mountain cottage at Bat Cave, N. C., for rent part of August and September. Equipped with lights and water. See Mrs. B. M. Scurry. Phone 154-J. PEAS—For sale 300 to 600 bu. Fist comes gets them. Johnson-McCrack- in Co. SACKS—Fox oats or wheat. Johnson McCrackin Co. 2t. WANTED—Veals, Cows and Hogs; also your Cow Hides. Se us before you sell. The Newberry Abattoir. FOR SALE — Farmall 30. Rubber tires 10120 steel tires. Johnson- McCrackin Co. 4tc FOR RENT—Nice downstairs apart ment in good location. Apply to Mrs. D. J. Taylor, Phone 468. FOR RENT—Completely furnished apartment, 1112 Johnstone street. Telephone 320-J. trill ll'llll llilllTill Weekend guests of Mrs. C. W. West were Mrs. S. L. LaFar and Miss Gladys LaFar of Charleston. Mrs. LaFar, sister to Mrs. West is staying over in the city for an extended visit. FARM WOMEN ATTENDING WINTHROP SHORT COURSE MRS. LOMINACK’S MOTHER DIES HERE SUNDAY Mrs, Elizabeth Dusenberry Mcllaw In, 81, died Sunday night at the nome of her daughter, Mrs. Forest Loml- nack on Glenn street. Mrs. Mcllawin, widow of M. P. Mcllawin, was origin ally of Abbeville but had resided here a number of years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lominack; two sons, E. P. Me Ilawin of Atlanta, Ga., and W. C. Me- Ilawin; three grandchildren; one brother, J. C. Dusenberry of Ashe ville; one sister, Mrs. Mae Link: three half-borthers, S. A, Graves, and J. H. Grave#, Funeral services were held at three o’clock Monday afternoon at Long Lane cemetery near Abbeville The Rev. H. O. Chambers of the city was in charge. - » I. . V > ■ IJJl. ■ « ■ y.” "v £ -**&=.* ; J I I -a; • v *' Shealy Motor Company NEWBERRY, S. C. PROSPERITY, S. C. WE ARE TRADING HIGH! SPINKS CLOTHING STORE IN REMODELLED BUILDING Spink# Clothing store this week took up new headquarters, moving to another location on Main street. The men’s clothing store, owned and op erated by C. B. Spinks, is now located in the recently remodelled building just above the upper A&P store where formerly was Reagin’s Shoe shop. Leaving here Monday for Winthrop college to represent Newberry coun ty at the state short course were seven members of county home dem onstration clubs and three girls from the 4(-H organizations. Fnom the demonstration clubs were Mrs. O. Dickinson, Mrs. H. T. Carlisle, Mr#, J. W. Abrams, Mrs. Cay Baker, Mrs Eddie Neal, Mrs. Catherine Graham, and Miss Rudine Fulmer while re presenting the 4-H groups will be Miss Mary Frances Hollingsworth, Miss Dorothy Johnson, and Miss Hazel Ballentine. These delegate return Saturday. Next Friday, the State Council of Farm Women and the State 4H Coun cil will be in session at Winthrop. About thirty women from Vaughn- ville, Bush River, and Tranwood clubs expect to go up fo the meeting. In addition to 4-H girls at short course, Marvin Wilson, Jr. and James Scott Boozer will go up for the day to attend the 4-H Council meet. Miss Ethel Counts, county demon stration agent, is also at the short course this week, assisting in conduct ing the tours planned for the dele gates. * Mr. and Mrs. Brice McCarley, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCarley, Alec Me- Carley and Rachel McCarley and Ros alind Werts spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McCarley. NOTICE OF SCHOOL BUS CONTRACT LETTING Mrs .Charles Ruff left Tuesday for Hartsville where she will spend two weeks visiting her brother, John G. Stevens and Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. “Chick” Speers and mother, Mrs. Maggie Ekkelberger, of Jack sonville, Fla., spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruff of the county. Miss Carolyn Crome’- of Spartan burg after spedning two weeks with her cousin, Miss Frances Cromer, has returned to her home accompan ied by her father, who came down Sunday on a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cromer, Misses Bonnelle and Frances Cromer and Miss Kathleen \Vendt of Wil mington, N. C., left Monday morning for the New York World s Fair and other points of interest for a ten-day motor trip. The County Board of Education of Newberry County hereby asks for bidls to transport pupils in the follow ing school districts, to wit:- To transport the children in Prosperity District No. 14 and the upper half of Midway Dist rict No. 19 to Prosperity High school by three routes designst ed as routes No. 1, 2 and 3. Bids will also be received on the basis of two routes designated as A & B, in the event it is deemed expedient to consolidate the three above mentioned routes into two. Equipment to be equally as good or better than that now being operated on these routes. Any information as to mileage and other particulars can be secured from the trustees of the respective dist ricts of from C. E. Hendrix, Superm- endent of Education. All bidders shall be required to place each bid in a separate enve lope, on the outside of which be plainly marked the District and the Route for the bid enclosed. Success ful bidders shall furnish safe, com fortable transportation, equipment to be equally as good or better than that now in operation on these res pective routes. The contracts will be awarded for a term of three years, unless sooner cancelled for cause, and for the re spective school terms on a monthly basis, to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders. The bidders shall comply with all laws and regulations relative to the furnishing, driving and equip ping of same. Bids will be received through Aug- gust 2, 1940 and will be opened at noon on Saturday, August 3, 1940 and awards made as soon thereafter as possible. The Board hereby reserves the right to reject any aiid all bids. NEWBERRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. 3t You Are RIGHT! Auto Financing Is Our Business We will finance a new car for you. We will refinance your pre sent car so as to reduce your payments—or We will make you a loan on the car you now own. Standard rates -- no red tape Quick and courteous service A Newberry Finance Company to Serve Newberry People Newberry Insurance & Realty Co. E. B. PURCELL, President Phone 197 Exchange Bldg. V utLat customers ull. <W IfiTl.IkU H.lf.Sollac kM M “repaMI lo«k”— n«. ridge or Tielkle team. Year ••mfortable shoes restored So now apyaer- aoca 1 popular pricat. Dennis Shoe Shop