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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY 8PW FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1940 J. Warren Abrams Candidate For County Supervisor I am running for this office because I am interested in Newberry county. I was born on a farm and have lived on a farm all of my life. My farm is known as “Abram’s Hog Farm” and is located in the Tran- wood Section of the county. Last year I was selected as the Master Farmer of Newberry County. In order to make a success in my work, I have had to make a dollar go as tar as possible. It I am elected your Supervisor, I will use the funds appropriated by your delegation for the best interest of the county and 1 will make that amount go as far as possible. I have been a Director ot the Newberry County Fair As sociation for two years and have been interested in all work for the betterment of the county. My prom ise to you is that I will render honest, efficient, and courteous service at all times. J. WARREN ABRAMS AT MYRTLE BEACH Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stone return ed to the city Tuesday night after spending several days at Myrtle Beach. C. E. HENDRIX Candidate For Re-election Superintendent of Education 10 years Teaching Experience in Newberry County 4 years as county Superinten dent of Education Graduate Newberry College A Man With Experience A Man with the Parent’s Viewpoint CLARIFIES POSITION (Continued from page one) merce; at the request of the Town of Newberry and the County, the Cham- bei of Commerce is publicising the contest; m order to cooperate with this worthwhile effort, the Chamber of Commerce is donating the prize. 3. The need for a name; In spite of the fact that the new park has for some time been known "aiiously as “Lynch Woods” and as the “Newdjerry County Park”, no name has ever been affieially chosen. An asset of such major importance as our 300-acre forest park does not receive a name simply by allowing people to call it what they will; some official designation must be made by proper authorities before any name may be accurately used. 4. A “new” name: The contest was not authorized or planned because of any dissatisfaction with any particular name by which the park has been known in the past. Some name, whether it be new or old, must be authorized by the officials of the City and County, the rightful own ers of the park property. Therefore, some decision must be made, regard less of the adequacy of ary name us ed m the past or present. 5. Why the contest method; Town and County officials have every desire that all the peop'e of Newber ry County realize that the park in Lynch Woods is really their park. The officials, therefore, feel that the public has a perfect right to express their opinions as to a name. Conse quently, it was their opinion that the public at large could be better induced t-i express themselves if an open con test were held. The Nea’berry Cham ber of Commerce desired to cooperate, and to lend impetus to the contest by offiering a |10 prize to the party sug- ge.f ting the winning name. We shall be very grateful if The Sun will assist us by publishing ch's letter in order that the public at huge understand fully the nature and purpose of the contest and the open ing celebration. With best wishes, we remain. Yours very cordially, Ted W. Bremer, Secretary. TWB:bb •‘CUTS- F*r at*pp!af la mi mtnmr muu mad laceration* and for healing tko woaad, apply Irid Iron II in cm i AROUND THE BRIDGE TABLES The Country Club of Newberry was the scene of one of the outstanding parties of the season, last Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. V. O. Miller, Mrs. Earl Summer and Mrs. W. H. Tedford were joint hostesses at bridge. Tr'tlve tables were laid for contract in the clubrooms, which were beautifully decorated with a profu sion of summer flowers. After several progressions of con tract, high prize was won by Mrs. George Epns, consolation by Mrs. T. H. Pope, Sr., Mrs. John Billingsley won average prize, and Mrs. Jessie Mayes held the lucky tally. Lovely gifts were p. esented to two outof- town guests, Mis. William Ashbcugh of Ohio, ana Mrs. R. E. Livingston, Jr., of Greenville. Late in the afternoon, the hostesses served refreshing London Smoke with chese straws, cocxies, and salted nut?. ******** On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. W. O. Miller entertained with nine tables of bridge at her home on John stone street. The front rooms of her home were thrown en suite, and lovely garden flowers were used artis tically for decorations. Winning the prizes were, high, Mrs. P. J. Stokes; low, Mrs. Maybank Scurry; average, Mrs Jessie Mayes. Mrs. P. K. Harmon held the lucky tally. Mrs. Pope Buford, Jr., bride of this summer was presented with a gift of remembrance. After cards, the guests enjoyed London Smoke with cookies. ******** Mrs. E. E. Stuck was hostess to her bridge club Friday afternoon at her home on Johnstone street. Sev eral guests were invited to play con tract with the members of the club. Mrs. Ben Mayes of Greensboro, N. C., won high prize for guests, Mrs. S. E. Whitten, high for club. Bingo fell to Mrs. C. H. Albrecht. The hostess served cooling orange ade with sherbert and cakes after the gams. FORMAL DANCE COMPLIMENTS NEWBERRY VISITORS Misses Margie Summer of Florence, Frances Reynolds of Birmingham, Ala., Neila Hicks of Greenville, and Alice Aiken of Winnsboro, who are visiting Misses Mary Birge Kohn and Jane Summer; Can Shelds of Gas tonia, N. C., and Thomas Dale of Pikesville. S. C., who are visiting Hal Kbhn, Jr. were the honor guests at a formal dance given at the Newberry Legion Hall Friday night by their hostesses and hosts, Carl B. Ringer FOR TREASURER CONCERNING A FALSE RUMOR There are those who would have you believe that I already have a good, life-time job. However, I have never been elected to this so-called life-time job for longer duration than a single year, and have never receiv ed more than an average of $84.17 for the twelve months. Even a child can realize the poor reasoning of the individuals who are spreading this rumor which is little better than an insult to the intelligence of those who are asked to believe it. I have the qualifications and ability necessary for the smooth and efficient running of the office of Treasurer, otherwise I would never have offered myself as a candidate. Any trained and experienced accountant is equip ped for the poistion, and I have that training and experience. The appropriation for the office of Treasurer provides for a clerk. If placed in the office, I intend having a full-time helper, for even though it may be true that one man can run the office, he can hardly do so to the convenience of you, the taxpayers. If this were the case, there would never have been a provision made for a clerk. In other words, by making me your Treasurer you assure your self that the office will be open at all hours during the day and that there will always be someone in the office to give courteous and prompt service. My record as a citizen of Newberry County is one of honesty and court esy. Place me in the office of Treas urer and you can rest assured that it will be perfectly safe with me, that I will be as courteous and efficient when information is sought as when taxes are paid, and that the books will always be up to date and open for inspection to any interested citi zen. '-V Mrs. Monts Newberry County’s Oldest Voter Probably the oldest person to vote in the primary elections this summer will be Mrs. Kate Monts of Little Mountain who observed her 102nd birthday July 13 at her home in Little Mountain. Mrs. Monts is lucky in that she has three daughters, all Iving within a stone’s throw _f each other. She makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Shealy, The other two are Mrs. J. M. Sease, widow of Dr. J. M. Sease, and the other is Mrs. W. A. Counts. She was born and reared and spent her entire life at Little Mountain, now living within two miles of where she was born. She is a devoted member of Holy Trinity Lrtheran church and is an interested memb»- of the Wom en’s Bible class. Her five grandchildren are: Dr. Virgil J. Sease, New Jersey; Dr. J. Claude Sease, county health officer, and Miss Elberta Sease of Little Mountain, Mrs. McKendree Barre of Leesville and A. M. Monts of Mullins. Mrs. Monts is the second of the nine children bom to George and Ann Margaret Feagle. She has enjoyed 102 years of living—of work and play, of giving and taking, of joys and sorrows, of peace and war. Mrs. Monts has come through these years magnificently. Two years past the century mark, though feeble, her men tal faculties, her sight and her hear ing are remarkably clear. Friday, July 12, the annual Houseal- Feagle reunion was held in the au ditorium here. Mrs. Monts attended though she did not leave her automo bile. She “received” in the car, chat ting with everyone present. The fea ture of the program for the day was the relating of intimate family news from each of the nine Feagle families. A Dutch Fork picnic dinner was served on the school campus at noon. Officers for the Houseal-Feagle as sociation were named as follows: President, the Rev. E. H. Koon, D. D., Mt. Holly, N. C.; vice-president, Mrs. R. T. Feagle, Little Mountain; secre tary, Miss Ruth Feagle, Newberry; treasurer, R. T. Feagle, Little Moun tain. Saturday, July 13, Mrs. Monts en joyed a birthday dinner at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shealy, where she has made her home since the death, in 1910, of her husband, George Michael Monts. With her were.her three chil dren, Mrs. J. M. Sease, Mrs. W. A. Counts, and Mrs. W. B. Shealy, all of Little Mountain; her five grandchil dren, Dr. V. B. Sease, New Bruns wick, N. J.; Dr. Claude Sease and Miss Elberta Sease of Little Moun tain, Mrs. McKendree Barre of Lees ville and A. M. Courts of Mullins. Also present were her six great grandchildren, Margaret Sease and Belvin Sease of Little Mountain, John Sease of New Brunswick, N. J., Betty Barr and William Barr, Leesville; Carl Marion Counts of Mullins. Mrs. Monts is a great granddaugh ter of Capt. William Frederick Hous- eal, the founder of the South Carolina Houseal family. He came from Heill- bron, Germany, in ’750 and landed at Baltimore, came South and settled in Orangeburg county where he married a Miss Stroman, After her death he came to Newberry county where in 1760 he married Margaret Geisel- hardt. Given a deed of 380 acres of land by George III about two miles South east of Little Mountain, he build his home there. However, the present Houseal house there was built by his eldest son, John Houseal about 1794, the original home having gone into decay. Captain Houseal derived his title from service in the Revolutionary war, having served throughout its duration in command of a troop of horse which he equipped and main tained in the field at his own expense of about 3000 pounds ($15,000). His bounty was approved by the United States war department in 1784 but he did not receive payment of the amount until 1794 The roll of his company is signed by his first Christ ian name, “Wm. Houseal” and is on file in the State Historical commis sion. GAY COMEDY IS PLAYING SOON AT OPERA HOUSE Ace talent and a streamlined story of modern marital entanglements mark the fast - paced delightful comedy entertainment, “My Favorite Wife” which makes its local bow at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday of next wedk, August 5 and 6. Re-united for the first time since their appearance in the memorable comedy hit, “The Awful Truth”, Irene Dunne and Cary Grant are co-starred in “My Favorite Wife.” The picture presents Miss Dunne as a wife who has been missing for seven years, supposedly lost in a storm at sea. She is miraculously saved, however, and returns home on the very day that her husband, Cary Grant, weds Gail Patrick. The newlyweds left by auto mobile for Yosemite on their honey moon, to which Miss Dunne flies and grreets an astonished Grant. The hil arious developments gain momentum when Grant learns that she spent the seven years alone an on island with handsome athletic Randolph Scott— all of which developed with lightning- fast series of exciting sequences right through to the hilarious climax. KENDALL MILLS LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. J. B. H»,rman, Pastor Summer Memorial: Sunday 10 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. M. E. Shealy, Supt. 11 a. m.—The Service. Sermon. 6:30 p. m.—Luther League Bethany: Sunday 6 p. m.—Luther League. 6:30 p. m.—Sunday school, Mr, E, B. Hite, Supt. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship with sermon. Visitors are invited to attend all of these services. REYNOLDS WOULD BAR MAIL AND RADIO TO REDS. NAZIS WASHINGTON, July 31.—Senator Robert R. Reynolds announced today that he would this week demand pub lic hearings on his tills to outlaw communists and Nazi Bund organiza tions and to prohibit the use of the mails and other means of communica tions for spreading subversive mater ial. Reynolds said he hoped to get im mediate approval so that hearings could be started before the Senate Judiciary committee early next week. Witnesses Are Ready. He added that witnesses from many organizations were ready and willing to testify before the committee. These include members of the American Leg ion, American Defense society, Vet erans of Foreign Wars, Loyal Order of the Moose, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, the Patriotic Order of Sons of America, and others. Senator Reynolds’ bill which he introduced several days ago, would outlaw the mails, radio, telephone or telegraph from being used as a means of transmitting matter “intended to subvert or change the form of gov ernment of the United States.” Mails Now Open. This bill he explained, would pro hibit members of the Communist par ty and the German-American Bund and similar organizations from usine’ the mails to advocate a change in American governmetal systems. It carried a penalty of two years in prison or a fine of $5,000 or both up on conviction. “For the life of me, I can see no reason why the people of the United States or the government should permit these un-American forces to utilize the United States mails, tele graph, radio or other means of com munication in attempting to destroy the government,” Reynolds told the Senate. S. C. ELECTION LAW CHANGE IS BEING SOUGHT WASHINGTON July 31—A strong drive to revise South Carolina’s voting laws and eliminate the dual ballot system will be coupled with th» cam paign for Wendell L. Wilkie in the Palmetto state, Edgar Morris of Pickens told the G. O. P. chieftain, Joseph W. Martin, Jr., today. The Washington businessman, who, as a native of Pickens is one of the moving forces in the “new” Republi can party in South Carolina headed by George Norwood of Greenville, as serted that the third term has become a definite issue throughout the South. Sentiment for Wilkie. In a conference with the Massa chusetts congressman who now heads the Republican party, Morris em phasized that there is a “growing sentiment” in South Carolina for Wilkie. So strong is this sentiment Morris reported, that it is giving real impetus to the fight to eliminate the dual ballot system. Many voters in the coming election will want to “split” their ticket to vote for Wilkie, he declared, but are prevented from doing so by the pre sent voting procedure. Independent democrats as well as republicans are woridng for the ballot law revision, Morris maintained. Helped to Oust Tolbert As a delegate to the Republican National convention in Philadelphia from the third South Carolina district, Morris was one of the chief strate gists in the successful fight to unseat “Tieless Joe” Tolbert and his follow ers. “South Carolina republicans and in dependent democrats have carried to the federal courts this fight to give South Carolinians a free vote,” he stated today. “Under the existing law, a voter must go to the polls and vote either a straight Republican or a straight Democratic ticket, because the candi dates of either party are carried only on separate ballots. Court Fight Launched. “If we are successful in our court fight we are prepared to force a special session of the legislature to amend the election laws and have the names of all candidates placed on a single ballot. If the legislature refus es to do this after a court decision favorabe to us, we will challenge the election of every democratic candidate elected under this system c" enforced choice. “There are thousands of voters in South Carolina who want to split their tickets this fall and they have a right to do so.” KINARD REUNION HELD JULY 27 The Kinard reunion was held last Saturday July 27 at the regular meet ing place on G. W. Kinard’s place in the Jolly Street community. Doolicn- al services were conducted by Rev. Roof and nice talks were made by the following: Dr. E. H. Kibler Wade Hamp’on Ruff, Rev. B. F Rog ers, Geo. K. Pommhk and C. E. Hendrix. O i account of the il'iiess of G. W. Kin ird the barbecue that had been •-d t" be called < ff. There were several tie- f t-e older members licK »r.4 cr>uH •:' t attend We missed them and hope that it will be possible fa»- them to be at tie next reunion. There was a bountiful pic nic spread and ail enjoyed it to the fullest. The day was spent in a way that was enjoyed by all. NEURITIS^iX Rheumatism^ To relieve torturing pain of Rheumatism, Neuritis, Neuralgia, or Lumbago in a few minutes, get NURITO, the splendid formula, used by thousands. Dependable—no opiates. Poes the work quickly. Must relieve cruel pain, to your satisfaction, in few minutes or your money back. Don’t suffer. Ask your druggist toda> for NURITO on this guarantee. QUESTION Which ora the only cough drops containing Vitamin A? (CAftOTINC) PAUL H. HAILE CANDIDATE FOR Supervisor The Man With Experience Ralph Black Candidate For Treasurer > 3 r ■■ 1 The fine encouragement I am re ceiving indicates that I am sure to be elected Treasurer of Newberry County in the coming primary. This encour agement, coming as it does from the people who know my record in the office, is doubly appi eciated. My one thought has been to con duct the office with fairness to all and to safeguard the interest of the County, which is in turn the interest of the people. There have been a number of In stances since I have been in office that I have been able to save money for school districts. My experience gives me a knowledge of the financial structure of the county and enables me to look ahead and effect savings which might escape one not as ex perienced. I do not believe anyone has, or can. advance any good reason why I should not be continued in office. Then vote for Ralph Black and KNOW that the office is in good hands. SETTLE FARM DEBT PROBLEM NOW, FSA SUPERVISOR SAYS Reminding that it is a lot easier to settle debt problems now than after foreclosure proceedings have been started, Carrol S. Mills, farm security Administration Supervisor, announc ed that the Newberry county farm debt adjustment committee would meet on Thursday, August 15th at the Farm Security Administration office at Newberry. “Many farmers are far enough along with their work to figure pretty well what their income will be,” Mr. Mills said. “Those who anticipate possibly losing their land, livestock or equipment by foreclosure should come to the committee now while there is yet time to help them.” The farm debt adjustment commit tee, composed of local people, helps debt-distressed farmers by working out a voluntary agreement with their creditors providing for a fair orderly repayment schedule that is within the farmer’s ability to pay. “Many mortgage-holders and other creditors have realized almost the face value of the debt by granting some concessions in principal and in terest,” the supervisor said, “where otherwise they would have sustained a big loss.” FARMERS REALIZING FOOD ; PRODUCTION FACTOR ; Farm Security Administration bor rowers in Newberry county are laying special emphasis on the production of food for their table, food for live stock and proper crop diversafication, in their 1940 plans for farm and home operations, Newberry County Supervisor for this federal agency said here this week. “The fanners who come to us for rehabilitation loans,” Carroll S. Mills said, “are realizing that production «f their own feed and food is an import ant factor in the successful opera tion of any farm.” He said tremendous strides have been made also in crop diversification which means that a similar gain has been made in the adoption of soil con serving practices because the two go hand in hand. Bigger and more properly planned gardens are growing this year on the farms of FSA borrowers, according to Annie L. Caldwell, Home Manage ment Supervisor. Not only will these gardens help keep down living costs, but they will result in better diets and improved health for the families. Mrs. Caldwell said two hundred and twenty (220) FSA borrower-families in Newberry county produced seven ty-five percent of their living at home last year and they plan this year to produce eighty per cent of their liv ing at home. ST. PHILIPS ITEMS Divine services at the St. Philips Lutheran church will be held Sunday night at eight o’clock with the Rev. Emmett Roof in charge. Funeral services were held Sunday for the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Summer who died from burn injuries. Burial was in the St. Phil ips cemetery. A large crowd attend- the funeral at the church. Rain is still needed very much in this section of the county. From the looks of things now, there will be a short corn crop and the cotton is not looking any too good. July is gone and now comes the last month of the summer, August. More than likely this month will come plenty of warm summer weather.