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THE NEWBERRY SUIT
1218 College Street
Newberry, S. C.
O. F. ARMFIELD
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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