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Every Week More People Read The Sun The Sun Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 4; NO. 12 OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE MORE WONDER DOGS The following ear-marked for fchi» column is from the Johnston Herald: The Padgett twins—Ernest and Earl—went rabbit hunting Christmas day. The dogs jumped a rabbit, and Ernest started running to a place where he expected the hare to pass. He had his gun over his shoulder, and tripping on a vine or bush, fell forward to the ground. In falling, his gun went out in front of him and the end of the barrel accidently struck another rabbit which was crouched in its bed. The gun barrel hit the rabbit with sufficient force to knock him out. So, Ernest got one rabbit without firing a shot. A pretty good tale, but I must tell you about John Peterson’s fam ous cold-trail dog. John has a dog so good on cold trails that it became necessary for him to prove what nis dog could do. So, one night, the story goes, John took his dog out to prove his stuff. Old Slate took up a trail almost immediately and followed it straight to an old hollow tree. John cut the tree down, and what do you think ? He found only a skeleton of a ooon! COULDN’T FOOL THAT DOG Oomes D. V. Knight with a true dog story which seems almost un believable. Mr. Knight relates that he brought a bird dbg in from the country and the first thing he point ed was a Negro. The Negro had no bird in his hand so his clothes were searched, but no bird. Later the dog again “pointed” the Negro and to make certain he had no bird about him he was stripped of his outer clothing. And then it was found that his underwear wae made from Whippoorwill flour sacks! SHOULD STICK TO THE TRUTH Albert D. Betts, noisy mouthpiece of the drys in a recent press release states that “Four out of five fam ilies on relief are there because of liquor.” Of course Brother Betts is stretching the truth here for such Is not the case and he knows it! Moat people are on relief because there have not been jobs for the untrain ed. I don’t believe one out of fifty on Newberry relief rolls are there because of liquor. 1 know personally many of them and; I know they are not there on account of liquor. They are honest people for the most part, Willing to work for what they get, and the cause of prohibition will not be furthered by .such wild mouthing* on the part of Brother Betts. ANENT CUNNINGHAM COMET We have the following from As trologer and Weather Prophet Dr. W. P. Houseal, regarding the Cun ningham comet, now dashing around in the statosphere: “Astronomers Leviutand and Mar shall of the Feks planetarium of New York City have the following comment as to the best time to get a good view of the Cunningham com et which is now rushing in its orbit around Old Sol at break-neck speed: “Again this month as in December Oomet Cunningham will be the most spectacular light in the evening sky, The best time to see it is just before the middle of the month before the full moon has a chance to fill the sky with light (the full moon phase occurs January 18) at that time the comet will be seen setting soon af ter sunset and as R sets its tall will appear as shooting straight up. Af ter the middle of the month, Comet Cunningham will set too far South for one to see in the morning sky. Then those who live south of the equator will have their turn to watch this blazing visitor from the depths of space. Towards the south the brightest star in the sky will put on a display for us.’ RETURNS FROM MIAMI “Pete” Coleman, of the C. D. Cole man company, was one of the forty one Pure Oil dealers in North and ' South Carolina to receive a trip to Miami, Florida, for reaching a cer tain quota in sales during 1940. This trip is given annually by the Pure Oil company to dealers reaching this quota. While in Miami, Mr. Coleman at tended the football game between Georgetown College and Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl. He return ed to Newberry Saturday. The Rising Sun—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941 FBI Crack Down On Draft Dodgers Planned Greeks Continue Drive For War Relief Fund County of Newberry] Shows No Growth Youmans Is President Newberry Country Club Complete File of Suspects Sent to Savannah Office of Federal Dept. Columbia, Jan. 7.—Gen. Holmes B. Springs, state selective service director said today immediate steps would be taken to “crack down” on persons intentionally violating pro vision of the selective service act. General Springs said U, S. Dis trict Attorney Claude N. Sapp had turned over to the Savannah office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation complete files on those suspected of violating the act in South Carolina. The FBI is charged with the act’s enforcement. "Cases where conclusive evidence is shown that violations of the act are due to lack of knowledge will, in all probability, be treated with sympathetic consideraton, ” General Springs said. However, he added, indictments would be sought against those “who openly and flagrantly are violating the law.” "Such obstruction of the nation’s preparedness program at this ser ious time is shameful and should be punished. It is not fair to those who are now serving their year of intensive military training to allow ‘dodgers' to take advantage of the law. The latter deserve punishment for their unpatriotic acts.” General Springs also said today the State Department of Public Welfare bad promised selective ser vice boards full cooperation in fur nishing 'information “on doubtful matters concerning dependency” in oases where exempt or deferred classification is claimed by a selec tee because of dependents. General Springs said Thomas H. Daniel, state director of public wel fare, had informed county welfare directors that “this service to a nec essary phase of the defense pro gram” and had asked them to give priority to information requested by the selective service boards. LABOR UNIONS ACCEPT POLICY OF “NO STRIKES” Washington, Jan. 7.—John P. Coy ne. head of the A. F. of L.’s building trades department, announced to night that nineteen building trades union officials had agreed to fix maxi mum fees for initiations into unions and to pursue a policy of “no strikes” in building construction under the defense program. Coyne told newspapermen after a meeting of building trades officials that because of recent changes that some fees were “exorbitant” the leaders of the construction unions had voted to establish universal max imum fees for new workers employ ed on defense projects. Previously, he said, fees cuseom- arily have been fixed by the local unions. In some cases, he said, the new plan would mean the lowering of initiation fees. The common labor ers union, he declared, already has fixed a maximum of $15. JOLLY STREET Mrs. Tom MoOartha underwent an appendix operation at the Newberry county hospital Saturday. We wish for her a very speedy recovery. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bobb in the loss of their infant son at the Newberry county hospital last Thursday. Mrs. Bobb returned home from the hospital Monday and is doing nicely. The H. D. Club of the Jolly Street school will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon, January 14, at 3 o’clock at the school house. Let’s everyone be present. At the conclusion of the morning service at Bachman chapel, Sunday morning, December 29th, a marriage probably the first ever performed in this church was that of Miss Cather ine Livingston and Raymond Ruff. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s pastor, Rev. J. E. Roof. Mrs. Ruff is the sister of our popu lar teacher. Miss Moeby Livingston of Jolly Street. PROF. ETCHINSON RESIGNS Prof. Preston Etchinson, principal of Mt. Bethel Germany school, resigned to become assistant principal of the Brookland grammar school in West Columbia. He reported for his new work last Wednesday. Mrs. Nettie S. Aiken has been ap pointed principal of Mt. Bethel Gar- many school in Mr. Etchiiwons place. Local Greeks have collected for the Greek war fund $306.68 to date. The goal is set at $500 and Dennis Athanos said he was sure that amount would be raised. He requests that all friends of the Greeks who are fighting so gallantly to defend their homeland contribute to this cause. Donations may be left the Busy Bee cafe or the Dixie Cafe, both on Main street. Headquarters for South Carolina and Georgia with offices in Augusta announce chat $4 ,000 has been sent to national headquarters from the two states so far. All of the money collected is spent in this country fer materials needed in Greece, and it is spent largely for commodities needed hy the civilian populace who are suffer ing as a result of the man power of the nation being in the army. CHANGE POSITIONS IN CITY Mrs Ruth Cousins, formerly with Belk-Beard company, has accepted a position with Sears Roebuck com pany in Newberry. Miss Ruth Mims, who for several years has been employed with the Belk-Beard company, is now in the employ of Clarkson Finance company. Mr. Wilson Brown, formerly with T. Roy Summer clothing store, began the first of the year with the Johnson Hagood Clary clothing store. CONSUMPTION OF COTTON SHOWS GAIN Now York, Jan. 7.—New high con sumption records were established in 1940 by three of the four major textile fibers, including cotton, wool, and rayon the textile economics bur eau reported today in its publication Rayon Organon. Domestic consumption of cotton was estimated at 8.000,000 bales, a gain of 8 per cent over the 1930 fi gure. Use of raw wool (scoured' bas is) was placed at 405,000,000 pounds, a slight increase over the previous record high in 1939. Consumption of raw silk, the pub- lioation noted, was the lowest in twenty years “due primarily to its replacement by rayon in many im portant consumer products”. It amounted to 312,867 bales, including re-exports. FDR’S CHUM IN HARVARD IS WAR PRISONER Berlin, Jan. 7.—Captain Charles Davis Morgan, an American citizen who was a Harvard university chum of President Roosevelt, is in a Ger man prison camp with little chance of release. He was captured last June while fighting with the British in the Battle of Flanders. His plight was disclosed today by the United States embassy. The 66-year-old attorney-soldier is the husband of the former Louise Warfield of Baltimore, a cousin of the Duchess of Windsor. Embassy sources said friends had carried his case to the White House, but under international law he is considered a British soldier because he took part in combat as such. Morgan, a native of Plymouth, Mass., was a fellow editor of Presi dent Roosevelt in college days on the Harvard Crimson. He fought with the British in the World war and after the war ouilt up a lucrative law practice in Paris. He joined the British army again in January, 1940, was given a captain’s commission and made liaison officer between the British and French in Flanders. COUNTY MEN TO ATTEND DEFENSE MEETING Three men from Newberry county attended a meeting in Columbia on Thursday, January 9, called by the South Carolina Council for National Defense. There men were: Senator Marvin Abrams, Whitmire; Mayor Keister Wheeler, Prosperity; E. B. “Ned” Purcell, President of the New berry Chamber of Commerce; Ted W. Bremer, Secretary of the Newberry Chamber of Commerce. The meeting has been called by Mr. Heyward Mahon, Director of the South arolina Council for National Defense, for the purpose of discuss ing with representatives from every section of the Palmetto State the problem of National Defense as re gards new industries being set up throughout the eountry. The meet ing was held as a “Dutch” luncheon at the Wade Hampton Hotel at ,1:00 P. M. Thursday. South Carolina’s final official cen sus figures, announced Monday in Washington, gave the state a popu lation of 1,899,804, a gain of 9.3 over the previous decade and a numerical increase of 161,039 residents. For the state as a whole the gain was considered especially good as the gain in the 1920-30 decade was less, only 3.3 per cent Urban areas (2,500 persons, or more) increased 25.6 as compared with .4.8 percent in rural areas. In the 1920-30 decade the urban area gain was 21.3 per cent. The state continues predominantly rural with 1,433,693 persons, while urban areas showed 466,111. Of the state’s 46 counties, 35 show ed gains with Horry leading with 31.9 per cent., but no increases were ^hown in Abbeville, Allendale, Cal houn, Edgefield Lexington, McCor mick, Newberry, Orangeburg and Sa luda counties. TEDFORDS LEAVE NEWBERRY W. H. Tedford took up his new duties as manager of the Kendall corporation in Edgefield Monday. Mr. Tedford was superintendent of the Mollohon Mill here. The friends of the Tedfords are sorry to see them leave Newberry. SUPERVISOR, COMMISSIONERS TOOK OFFICE THE FIRST Eugene H. Spearman, supervisor, and Wilbur Epps and Charlie Lomi- nack. commissioners, took office last Wednesday aid immediately set about Wednesday and immediately set about duties. They met with the county delegation Tuesday to discuss mat ters relating to their office. Several changes have been made in the work forces of the county. George Boozer, who has been teaching at Bush River has been named maintenance supervisor. At the delegation meeting Tuesday Frank Sanders was re-elected clerk of the Board of Commissioners, and Claude W. Sanders was re-appointed tax collector. FORMER PRESIDENT OF CLEMSON DIES Olemson, Jan. 8.—Dr. Enoch Wal ter Sikes, who retired last July 1 after 15 years as Glemson college’s president, died unexpectedly today of a heart attack. He was 72 years old. He was at his home for lunch when stricken. He had not been ill, and even this morning he was walking on the college campus, apparently in usual good health. Since his retirement Dr. Sikes had engaged in research in South Caro lina history and had lectured to numerous societies and clubs through out the Southeast. MAYBANK ORDERS SHERIFF’S TO TAKE IN DRAFT DODGERS Columbia, Jan. 8.—Governor Burnet R. Maybank said today he had in structed sheriffs throughout the state to “determine just what men are suspected of violating the (selective service) law and to place them under arrest." The governor said the names of approximately 300 men were on file who were suspected of violating the act and that he had received reports that in some cases men were “open ly bragging” that they had not reg istered. “It is my duty as governor to see to it that the laws of the state and nation are administered fairly and impartially and to the benefit of all of our citizens. I see no reason why, if all men between the ages of 21 and 36 years are subject to the pro visions of the selective service act, some men should be allowed to es cape those provisions through a fla grant flaunting of the law . . “The federal authorities have as sured me that such men will be punished quickly if found guilty and that every bit of cooperation pos sible can be expected.” BETH-EDEN LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. M. L. Kester, Pastor BETH-EDEN: 10:00 A. M.—Sunday school. Mr. Henmdon Hentz, Supt. 11:00 A. M.—The Service. ST. JAMES’:— 2:00 P. M.—Sunday School. Mr. Harold Long, Supt. 3:00 P. M.—The Service. COLONY:— 10:00 A. M.—Sunday school. Mr. H. B. Cousins, Supt. I Clem I. Youmans was elected pres ident of the Newberry Country club at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the club. Other officers elected were Richard L. Baker, vice- presddent, Raymond Blair, reelected Secretary-Treasurer, Perry Kesler, reappointed superintendent of the club property. The club office has been moved from Bowers Insurance building of fice of the past president, A. J. Bowers, to the office of Mr. Youmans at the Newberry Steam Laundry on lower Main street THE NEW YEAR NATIONAL DEFENSE NEEDS Getting the skilled men for Nation al defense jobs continues to be one of the greatest problems of the new year for the Civil Service Commis sion. Thousands were appointed during 1940 but thousands more are going to be needed during the coming year at the arsenals and navy yards and in the air service. Toolmakers, instrument makers, and machinists are especially in demand, and they are especially necessary to the Na tional defense program. Among others also urgently needed are: Aircraft instruments mechanics; air craft mechanics; metalsmiths (avia tion); coppersmiths; lens grinders; lioftsmen; ordnancemen (torpedoes); shdpfitters; and ironworkers (ship- fitting duty). If you are skilled in any of ttiese trades, and want a Government job, write to or call for information at the office of the Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners at any first- or sedond-class post office. DAR MEETING FRIDAY The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet with Mrs. H. L. Parr Friday afternoon, January 10 at four o’clock at the residence of Mrs. Ralph Baker on Main street. Mrs. J. N. Beard will be assistant hostess. Mrs. C. M. .Smith, Secretary HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETING The Newberry County Hospital Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, January 16, at four o’clock at the home of Mrs. W. H. Hunt on Calhoun street. LAMOREUX TO PREACH Dr. F. O. Lamoreux of Batesburg, former pastor of the First Baptist church of Newberry, wiH preach at the regular services of the Bush River Baptist church Sunday morning, January 12. The/ service will begin at eleven thirty a. m. BASKETBALL LEAGUE MAKES FINAL ARRANGEMENTS Final arrangements for the 1941 series of the Community Basketball League were made at a meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce offices Wednesday morning. At this meet ing, business houses sponsoring teams were represented, managers of sev eral teams -were present, along with other interested fans attending. The meeting was held for the pur pose of presenting to the sponsors and managers the rules and regula tions recommended by the Basketball Committee. Some of the decisions made at this meeting were: The ini tial personnel of the various teams will be chosen by a drawiig of names by lot. NOTICE FOR BIDS The Newberry County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids on or before noon Tuesday, January 14, 1941, on the following list of automobile and truck tires. 4—32x6—10 Ply H. D. Tires 2—32x6—H. D. Tubes 4—6.00x20—6 Ply H. D. Tires 2—6.00x20—H. D. Tubes 1-—40x8—12 Ply H. D. Tractor Grip Tire 1— 40x8—H. D. Tube 2— 6.00x16—4 Ply Tires 1—6.00x16—Tube Bids are to be submitted on two brands of casings from each Manu facturer. Manufacturers printed list price must be submitted with each bid with retail list of each casing priced in bid encircled or underscor ed. Bids to be on approximately 100 level casings and 75 level casings. All quotations submitted less Fed eral Excise Taxes. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, the right being reserved to reject any or all bids. EUGENE H. SPEARMAN, Newberry County Supervisor. Newberry, S. C. January 8, 1941. PUBLISHED WEEKLY $1.00 PER YEAR T. M. Rogers, Local Jeweler, Passes Here Troy Monroe Rogers, 65, well- known and pro.ninent merchant in Newberry for the past 35 years, died suddenly at his home here on Friend street around midday Wednesday. Though in feeble health for the past two years his sudden death was a shock to his family and numerous friends. Mr. Rogers had' been at his place of business and had gone home for lunch when suddenly stricken shortly after arriving home. Mr. Rogers was the son of the late Samuel Rogers and Mary Rogors ol Marion county, having left there around 40 years ago for Newberry. About 36 years ago he opened up a jewelry store which he operated continuously since that time. During the past several years he was asso ciated with his son in business and the firm name was T. M. Rogers and Son. Mr. Rogers was a regular member of the First Baptist church. He was a mason and a shriner. He was seen on the streets of the city daily and his absence will cause profound re gret. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at three o’clock at the Leavell Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Aubrey Estes in charge, assisted by the Rev. H. O. Chambers. Interment followed in Rosemont ce metery. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Troy L. Rogers and one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Cox, Clinton. Four brothers, Victor Rogers, New berry; W. H. Rogers, Marion; A. M. Rogers, Columbia, and Shepherd Rogers. FOOTBALL BANQUET SEATS ARE GOING Seats for the banquet in honor of the Championship Newberry college football team and the Newberry high school football team are going at a rapid pace. Tickets are on sale and may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce office or members of the committees in charge of the af fair. Due to the fact that the entire squads of both teams will be present, as well as the Newberry Mill Band and the various sponsors of the banquet, the number of tickets avail able to fans throughout the com munity will be limited. Seating space at the Country Club of New berry has been estimated at slightly upwards of 200 and indications are that the ballroom of the Club will be packed to its capacity by enthus iastic and grateful supporters of the college and its champions. The banquet is scheduled for 7:30 o’clock on the evening of Tuesday, January 21. A delightful turkey sup per will be served by the ladies of the U. D. C. The banquet is being neld under the sponsorship of the New berry Chamber of Commerce, the Committee in charge being headed by Bill Smith (Smith Motor Co.) who is ably assisted by George K. Domi nick, President of the Newberry col lege Athletic Association, and a Committee composed of Chamber of Commerce President Ned Purcell, Vice President C. C. Hutto, Gordon Clarkson,- Pete Coleman, Bill Turner, Bill Laval, Secretary Ted W. Bremer. MISS HARRIS MARRIES WILLIAM BUFORD Of interest to their many friends throughout the state was the mar riage of Miss Edith Harris of Spar tanburg and William R. Buford of Newberry, which was solemnized January 9. The wedding took place at Trinity Methodist church in Spartanburg with the Rev. C. L. Harris, father of the bride, officiating. A program of nuptial selections was presented before the ceremony by Miss Sara Burriss of Greenville, organist, and Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson, of Laurens, soloist. Ushers were Carl Ringer, E. M. Lqne, Pinckney Abrams and Gerald Paysinger. Mr. Buford’s best man was his brother, Pope Buford. The bride’s attendants were, brides maids, Miss Louise Chambers of Newberry and Spartanblrg, Miss Evelyn Davenport of Pelzer, Mrs. Cyril Hutchinson, and Mrs. Troy Har ris of Greenwood. Her maid of hon or was Miss Oartha Sanders of Un ion. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Troy Harris of Greenwood. After a wedding trip, the couple will in&k$ their home in Newberry. DOWN MEMORY LANE 30 YEARS AGO We begin a new year. The year just numbered among the tales that are told was a sad one in many homes in Newberry. There are many vacant chairs and many family circles have been broken. Many familiar faces we will not see again on the streets. “Bonds of friendship have been sev ered, but all our friends are not de parted. About us are many faithful hearts upon whom we can lean trust fully and by whom ye will be trust ed.” And yet, we long for the touch of a hand that is not and the sound of a voice that is stilled, and if it were not for the friendships and the sympathies that are left, we would not care to tarry longer. The contract for the Oakland Cot ton Mills has been awarded to the Fiske-Carter company of Spartan burg. Work on the mills will com mence at once, and it is expected the building will be ready for the instal lation of the machinery by the first of May. The Oakland mills will be located in. the northern suburbs of the city, which is an ideal place for such a plant and village. Col. Walter H. Hunt is president of the organisa tion, and he will have the assistance of an able directorate.' The capital stick is $400,000, an unusually large part of which has been subscribed lo cally. At a meeting Wednesday morn ing, in the Chamber of Commerce offices, the date for the opening game of the Newberry Communi ty Basketball League was post poned to Thursday, January 23. The date for the first game was originally set for Friday, Janu ary 17, but will be held a week later instead. So far six or seven teams have made arrangements to play, and games will be staged as last year, on every Thursday night at 7 p. m. in the Newberry college gymnasium. SEEN ABOUT TOWN “HUB” QUATTLEBAUM get ting stuck in mud on way to “Dog Wallow”...G. V.‘ CLAMP saying he ate collard sandwiches on New Year’s Day..FRANCES BAXTER board'ng Columbia bus . ..her father, JOHN HENRY BAXTER saying that the weath er Monday, 22 degrees, was cold enough for him. .. REV. H. O. CHAMBERS crossing College street... The town looking more like itself with college students on streets after holidays ... CHRISTINE DOMINICK and HELEN RAY KOON going to work... MRS. R. W. SMITH walking down College street to meet MRS. GEORGE L. EPPS.. REV. J. AUBREY ESTES park ing car. .The WISEMAN family abed with flu...Little MACK CALCOTE showing your scribe his Christmas presents. . . and telling what Santa Claus filled his dad’s stocking with—leaves . MRS. J. H. SUMMER wearing bright scarf.. .Birthday ainiver- saries celebrated between the dates of Jan. 5 and Jan. 17 are as follows: Miss Juanita Hitt. Jan. 5; Mrs. Frank McConville, Jan. 6; J. D. French, Jan. 7; Emory Bowman, Jan. 8; Mrs. George F. Hunter, Jan. 8; Miss Grace Wilbur, Jan. 10; Mrs. Van Price, Jan. 11. Mrs. Sadie Rin ger, Jan. 11; Miss Helen Mower, Jan. 11; George F. Hunter, Jan. 13; Mrs. J. L. Keitt, Jan. 15; Miss Mary Burton, Jan. 16; Miss Jeanne Johnstone, Jan. 16: Mrs. E. L. Hart, Jan. 17; Wilbur Long, Jan. 17. Governor-elect Blease is preparing: to move to Columbia, The firm of Blease and Dominick, with which Mr. Blease has been connected during the past several years, his partner being Mr. Fred H. Dominick, was dissolved by mutual consent on January 1. Mr. and Mrs. Blease Will g6 to Columbia on January 16, the day before the in auguration. They will move into the mansion after tihe inauguration. Mr. Blease has one of the finest law libraries in the state. He is going to take his books to Columbia with him and while he has discontinued the ac tive practice of law, he will be his own lawyer while in the governor’s chair. BASKETBALL DATE POSTPONED