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,?■- _* „-%*** {SPECTATOR payments made by the student. 'My correspondent says that an in crease of $40 per student in tuition would not keep any student away and would yield $250,000 to the State, as a part of the cost of State Colleges. Although we are told that the as piring students almost crash the doors of our State Colleges—and must not be denied—my friend says “I have evidence that some of ou.' State institutions, at least, are ac tually canvassing for students." If I were at liberty to disclose the author of this letter the State would sit up and take notice. I quote in conclusion from this luminous and informative letter: “The Southern Association of Colleges requires that an accredited school shall spend a minimum of $160 per student for edu cational purposes. Now why should not the State institutions be requir ed to operate within this limiu, in stead of spending a great deal of additional money? It seems to me that a State institution could do Old SatUa Couldn't 2>a Mote! If we could turn old Santa loose,'with in structions to be particularly good to each of those who have been so thoughtful of us, we believe the jolly old gentleman would have a difficult time in getting around this year. That's why we are so anxious to extend our sincere good wishes to all, and to wish for you and yours all the joys and happiness that you so richly deserve. SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. 1210 Caldwell Street Mary Klettner King, Mgr. Jo Oksl rn INI i: - - r .1 ip ill a: EI ■ni amt CUL Inspired by the thoughts of pleasant associations during the past we are only too glad to send you a little Christmas senti ment that carries with it genuine thankfulness for all the blessings that have come our way. We send to you. not only as a customer, but as a friend—our best wishes for Health, Happiness and Prosperity. diappjf Tlsio ysiaA B. C. Moore & Sons on the standard per student expen diture as do Wofford, Erskine, New berry and the rest of the Colleges.” My good friend: I agree with you wholly, and without abating a job or a tittle. But you and I, although we have done quite a bit of educa tional work, including administration, planning, etc., have not acquired the wide intellectual horizon which so greatly distinguishes some of our statesmen fho write letters and whose wisdom guides affairs of sup ernal concern. I hope no one will ever charge me with a vindictive spirit or political spleen (whatever that is) but I And it difficult to challenge anything done in the office of my lovable friend, James H. Hope, or the admirable Rion McKissick, (Whom to know is to admire), or Dr. Phfelps (whom I know slightly) or the new President of Clemson (whom I haven’t met) or the distinguished and valiant soldier, General Summerall of The Citade’., while our State is asked to considei the absurdity of throwing away three million and a half dollars in the name of Welfare! Even if our Col leges and schools need pruning (and I think they do) they are a construe tive endeavor to meet the future. What economies might be made might run into several hundred thousand dollars, hut why talk about saving several hundred thousand in a constructive effort while throwing away several millions ? FREETHINKERS OUT OF VILLAGE’S LIFE Wisconsin Town, Churchless for Years iby Founder’s Decree, Now Has Three Thiensville, Wis., D»c. 21.—Com pletion of a new $20,000 church here recalls a time when this small vi llage was the home of freethinkers who banned religion. Henry Thien, founder of the town and leader of the freetbinking group, reputedly vowed once that no church ever would be allowed in Thiensville. At any rate, it was not until 1919 that the Rev. Albert Darnieder, a Catholic priest, incorporated St. Ce cilia, the village’s first church. Now a fine, Gothic-styled edifice has been completed. Thien, a German immigrant from the province of Idenburg, arrived at the intersection of Pigeon creek and the Milwaukee river in 1842. Realizing the possibilties of the site, he erected a dam and built a grist mill. Since farming was the princi pal occupation of the region, his mill prospered and he soon added an inn to his enterprises. The inn became the Mequon river post-office, Mequon being the Indian name for the wild pigeons which at times darkened the skies. Meantime, other immigrants at odds with the church government of Germany followed Thien to this spot in the New World where they could believe as they wished. Pride Ijn Beauty The freethinkers took great pride in beautifying their village with nicely kept lawns and fine flower gardens. In place of religion, they emphasized good schools and or ganized singing clubs, dramatic so cieties and athletic groups. They believed in a holy conception of nature, but opposed organized re ligion and the doctrine of a personal God. Their children were “baptiz ed” “in the name of the United States of America.” In 1881 the village acquired its present name. Thien and his fol lowers died. A shoe factory was built and became the town’s chief industry. A major highway was routed through Thiensville and Mil waukee began spreading toward it. Yet the Grace Lutheran church made two unsuccessful attempts to found a congregation in the village before it finally succeeded in 1929. “There was an antagonistic feel- X. , dTOY TO ATfc A SIMPLE WISH that U at genu In* a* gold 1U*II... AND A HEARTY THANK YOU lor iavors ol the past W* at* truly grateiull Johnson Hagood Clary THE NEWBERRY SUN ing and the people would not attend,” said the present minister, the Rev. W. H. Behren. But time softened this antago nism and now the village of 660 in habitants has three churches and the pastors estimate 76 percent at the people are churchgoers. Movement /Died Rapidly Both the Rev. Behrens and Father William J. Bronner, pastor of the new Catholic church, agree that the freetbinking movement died gradually and this opinion is shared by the Rev. S. E. Westendorf, who said he encountered little opposition when he helped found the Calvary Lutheran church in 1930. Referring to the movement Father Bronner suggested: “I suppose, like anything else, they saw we don’t get far with fanaticism.” The _ Rev. Behrens explained: “Church people moved into the community and many old residents changed when they realized their ignorance of what the church really stood for.” Thiensville remains a picturesque little village populated mostly by descendants of the German founders and there still stands along the river the ruins of an old grist mill, not the original but one built on the original site. However, the new Lannon stone church symbolizes the progress that religion has made in the community where it was once banned. In mov ing into their new home, Catholics will leave a one-room portable chap el that has served them since it was brought here from the south when the church was founded. Dr. M. E. Parrish of Tuomey hos pital in Sumter will spend Christmas with Mrs. Harriette O’Donnell on Boundary street. Robert Leavell O’Donnell, who is employed at Mayer Funeral home in Georgetown, will arrive December 28 to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. Harriette O’Donnell. Miss Viola Dominick is spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Verona Domnick, and brother, Pinck ney Abrams, on Walnut street. FOR RENT—Entire lower floo*. of my home, or less if preferred, furnished or unfurnished. Mrs. W. E. Pelham, 1621 Harrington Street. 3t OUR STORE WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday of this week to give our help an extra holi day. J. J. LANGFORD & SON. ~iHliluAlG ~74<XL, 41 IMRRY euRisjmns CiJeHf half Be a Hclidaij Given our choice of good wishes for our friends, we'd like to see the Christmas Spirit manifest every day of the year. It is that time when the whole world is kin, when petty dif ferences are forgotten and friendships are bound together in a closer relationship, when worries are left behind and the future looks more cheerful than ever before. This institution plans to maintain this policy throughout the coming year; it is our pledge to show you we appreciate every courtesy and favor that has been ours. 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