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PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY BUN , FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14. 1M1 Chemical German Left In Charleston May Prove of Great Value a HOW WE STEAL” (News and Courier) Recollection of the unsolved mys tery of the vanishing salesman for a German chemical firm, who visit ed the Francis Marion national for est in 1938, was brought back to Martin P. Beckman, county ranger, by an Associated Press story last week from Berlin. The article said that a chemical company had devised a method of fireproofing whole forests against in cendiary raids. According to Ranger Beckman, the German representative working out of Newark, made an appoint ment with Russell E. Rea, ranger of the United States forest service, to come to the Francis Marion forest and demonstrate a chemical solu tion, which he said would render con siderable aid in fire-fighting. The representative came, bringing with him about (350 worth of equip ment and chemicals. He registered at the Charleston hotel, and the next day was taken to Witherhee camp. Ranger Beckman, Mr. Rea and W. C. Hamerlee, at the time with the state forest service but now with the Georgia forest service, drove him to the camp. On the way the German salesman told them his new chemical powder, when mixed with five gallons of water, would pro duce twenty-five gallons of foam. He outlined his planned experiment in detail. On arriving at the camp the rain began to fall and continued through out the day, thus postponing the demonstration. The following day the forest ser vice men once again called by the hotel for the chemical salesman, only to discover that he had checked out and left no forwarding address. “And what’s more,” said Ranger Beckman, “we haven’t heard a word from him since. All his equipment and chemicals are still at the With- erbee camp aw-aiting his return.-’ After three years of waiting for the missing salesman to call for his equipment, or at least send for it, the rangers at last decided to ex periment with the chemicals them selves. They found that the solution left them had a penetrating force into a burning log almost twice that of a strong stream of water. The forest service men row are anxious to find out if the chemical solution will fireproof the forests, as the story from Berlin says. The dispatch said the Germans are dropping bombs in the forests, to form a gas and impregnate the trees. Then they scatter a powder which reacts on the gas film on the trees and forms a substnce which makes the forests fireproof. It also was said that the Germans plan to use it on wooden houses, barracks and factory buildings. Ranger Beckman is making an. effort to secure some of the chemical powder left by the salesman at the forest camp. He says he would like to have a chemist analyze it. “Who knows, we may be able to make our own forests fireproof, too,’’ he said. “You know, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the powder we have isn’t the same as that being used now in Germany. But I would still like to know what happened to that fel low and why he left in sudh a hurry without bothering to come back for his equipment.” Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McCrackin, Mrs. J. T. McCrackin and Mrs. John Lucius of Greenville visited Miss Caroline McCrackin at Virginia Intermont col lege m Bristol, Va., over the weekend. Practical Sayings by a Practical American Hoary Ford and His Philosophy “A nation is as strong as its industries. Government is its frame—industry is its heart, its life’s blood and sinew. Our country rises or falls with the position of the wage earner. The expenditures of the rich alone cannot support any basic business in this country; be- ' cause, in the first place, we have very few people who can be called rich; in the second place, neither their needs nor their buying power is sufficient to support even a medium- size industry of any sort. The largest, most varied and most constant market in the world is the wage earning American people. They handle the bulk of the money. It is their needs, and standards that keep the wheels turning. Hence more production, with more employment, at wages in keep ing with the American stand ard of living, is the supreme opportunity—and obligation of American industrial ownership and management.” Leaon Jnlee Recipe Check* Rheumatic Pam Quickly # If you suffer from rheumatic, arthri- tia or neuritis pain, try this simple inexpensive home recipe that thousands are using. Get a package of Ru-Ex Compound today. Mix it with a quart of water, add the juice of 4 lemons. It • easy. No trouble at all and pleasant. You need only 2 table- spoonfuls two times a day. Often within 48 hours — sometimes over- — splendid results are obtained. If the pains do not quickly leave and if you do not feel better, Ru-Ex will cost you nothing to try as it is sold by y° ur , druggut under an absolute money-back guarantee. Ru-Ex Compound is for sale and recom- by Good Drugstores Evei rwher* Henry Ford Once Said to Me ... “Do you know the difference between the wise man and the fool? Well, the wise man knows a thing can’t be done and he doesn’t find out that it can be done until some fqol who doesn’t know that it can’t be done comes along and tries it and does it.” —Edgar A. Guest WE HAVE MOVED We Have Moved Our Business Directly Across the Street TO 1307 Main Street Next to The Carryteria Come to see us at our new location. We are well prepared to serve you. Reagins Shoe Shop "Newberry's Old Reliable Shoe Shop" (By Rev. H. 0. Chambers) The above topic is to be used by the ministers of the community next Sunday morning, based on the com mandment, “The shalt not steal”. With this theme in mind, the topic will be diealt with according to the turn of each mind. It is expected that in the exposition of the text that it will be shown that theft is more far-reaching than commonly thought to be. To tell a man that he is a thief would arouse his anger, and his resentment would be strong. But sometimes a person is guilty of stealing in unconscious ways. Here is a person who can pay his debts if he will, but he does not, and thus robs his creditor of the use of his money. Another wlio will pay his debts to his fellowman will rob God of a proportionate return of his in come. An ancient prophet asked the question, “Will a man rob God?** He then tells his people they are guilty of that very thing. “Wherein?” In tithes and offerings. Many people are missing a distinct blessing and joy by failure to pay the tithe, and are thus robbing God of materials for carrying on His work. Some people steal God’s Sunday. They use it for their own selfish pleasure and gain. It does not occur to them that they are thus at the same time robbing themselves and God. Men need God. The church service is designed to draw men nearer / to God. Men miss chances to know God better who use His day for their own purposes instead of God’s. There are those who have robbed children of their proper birthright by robbing them of their opportunities for edu cation, church and Sunday school oversight, and the right to have Christian parents. Others rob God by failing to live up to vows taken when they came into the church, and thus bringing indictm. nt upon the church. One of the most pernicious forms of stealing is in gambling. Gambling robs the man who indulges in it of his character, even tho he may always win in material gain. It also robs the loser of his money that is needed for legitimate necessities of his life and others. The man who gables is a double thief in this res pect. PRESIDENTS BALL A SUCCESS SENATORS REFUSE TO CHANGE BILL ON WPA CERTIFICATION Newberry’s President’s Ball drew one of the largest crowds of dance fans seen in the City of Friendly Folk in several years. The World War Memo: ial Building at the Newberry County Fair grounds was packed to top capacity last Friday night as the drive against Infantile Paralysis came to a climax after a week of effective effort. The gala dance began promptly at 8:00 p. m. with square dancers ready for action as A1 Cromer and his string musicians held forth with tunes old and new. Of course, Grover Thomas was on hand as usual to call the fi gures in the fine style that *ocal Thursday night Square dancers have learned to appreciate. At 10:00 p. m. a fast-moving bit of entertainment served to link the two dances into one big party: A short floor show was pre sented by Miss Foster’s School of Dancing; two unique tap specialties were done by Misses Louise Wells, Dorothy Ross, Betty Baker, and Dor othy Thornton. The young ladies were enthusiastically received and were applauded generously by the spectators. Following the floor show, a short Grand March was held, being led by Chamber of Commerce presi dent Ned Purcell and Mrs. C. A. Duf- ford, Co-Chairman of The President’s Ball Committee. As the march was concluded, dancers paired off to en joy the modem music of the Newber ry College “N” Orchestra. Members of the county-wide <*om- mi'ttee for the celebration were on hand to publicly express thanks to the American Legion, the Legion Auxil iary, the musicians, the dancers at tending, and to all organizations and individuals who so readily cooperated in the entire drive. The Committee reports that all dance expenses have been paid, and that a substantial sum remains to be applied to the general fund. As a part of the drive, as well as in way of entertainment, the Ball was an unusual success, and will be looked forward to with anticipation next year. A report of financial results of the March of Dimes and President’s Birth day Ball will be issued as soon as all collections have been tabulated. BETH-EDEN LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. M. L. Kester, Pastor COLONY: 10:00 A. M.—Sunday School. Mr. H. B. Cousins, Supt. 11:00 A. M.—The Service. ST. JAMES’: 10:00 A. M.—Sunday School. Mr. Harold Long, Supt. 11:00 A. M.—The Children of the church will meet. All parents hav ing children in this group are urged to have them present for the meet ing. 7:30 P. M.—The Luther League will meet in thj home of Mrs. Carrie Ballentine. All members requested to be present. BETH-EDEN: 10:00 A, M.—Sunday School. Mr. Hamilton Folk, Supt. Columbia, Feb. 11.—The senate fin ance committee refused today to mod ify a bill that would require Jthe state department of public welfare to pay the cost of investigating and certifying WPA employment appli cants out of its administrative fund. Director Thomas H. Daniel asked the committee to amend the bill it introduced last week but which had been recommitted for the purpose of the hearing. Although he said the department did not have a large enough staff to carry on the work without specific appropriation, a ma jority of the committee voted to send the bill to the senate with a favorable report. In a recent special message to the general assembly, Governor Burnet Maybank recommended an immedi ate appropriation of (26,500 to re imburse the welfare department for work done on investigation and - cer tification from last July 1 to Febru ary 1 and on additional (25,000 ap propriation to carry on the work from the later date until June 30, the end of the fiscal year. The joint appropriation) commit tee formed by the finance and ways ajitQ means committee agreed last week to reimburse the department for the work already done but an nounced it wouldi not approve any additional appropriation. The WPA certification work was undertaken by the welfare department at the dir ection of the budget commission when the federal government dis continued bearing the cost. •« popnlmr priem. 4 Dennis Shoe Shop CRANKY'soiiV? Then Read WHY Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Is Real “Woman’s Friend”! Some women suffer severe monthly pain (cramps, backache, headache) due to female functional disorders while other’s nerves tend to become upset and they get cross, restless and moody. So why not take Lydia E. Pinkham'e Vegetable Compound made eapecidUy to help tired, run-down, nervous wom en to go smiling thru “difficult days." Pinkham’s Compound contains no opi ates or habit-forming ingredients. It is made from nature's own beneficial roots and herba—each with its own apeciol purpose to HELP WOMEN. Famous for over 40 years—Pinkham's Compound is the best known and one of the most effective “woman’s” tonics obtainable. Try it! and CLUB NOTES By DORIS ARMFIELD ARE YOU INTERESTED in flower arranging? Arc flowers your hobby? If so, you musn’t miss this new book on flower arranging written by Mrs. Laura Lee Burroughs. It is entitled “Flower Arranging A Fascinating Hobby” and is volume two, following a “best seller” on the same line, last year. In a gay and chatty style, profusely illustrated with 48 page illustrations, many of them page size, Mrs. Burroughs work glamorizes and glorifies a hobby which is claiming the attention of an ever- increasing number of women. Don’t think this book is just arrangements of “higb class” flowers, for it isn’t. It ranges in subject matter from humble sunflowers and morning glor ies to rare and ekotic blooms, and there is an arrangement for each and every accapion and place. As examples of what the boon is like, the first illustration is an ar rangement of pear blossoms and nar cissi, or daffodils, both of which will soon be in bloom. It is a most at tractive and eye-catching arrange ment, and will be sure to bring com pliments, as well as joy to the flower- hobbyist. Another which will be popular is the “rose-bowl”, a modern pottery bowl with an assortment of red, white, pink and yellow roses, and even wild roses, massed in a tri angular design. And for the bride- elect, who wishes an attractive bride’s table, there is the three tier wedding cake topped with a wedding bell. The cake is surrounded with tiny bunches of orange bloss ms and white doves, and on each side of the cake are crys tal bowls of tuberroses and eucalyp tus leaves. There are many, many more and you will want to see them all for yourself. Wherd to get this book? Send only ten cents in either coin or stamps to the Coca-Cola Com pany in Atlanta, Ga., and your book will be sent you. You’re sure to be pleased. THERE WERE MANY comments in many newspapers about the visit of Jeannette Mas- Dona Id to Columbia last week. One thing which seemed to be prevalent in Miss MacDonald’s personality was her modesty, according to the report ers. For instance, when asked if she would sing two or three favorite en cores after her program, she replied that she would “if they like me and want me to." Columbians and others who saw her seemed surprised that she was really red-headed, her bait being exactly the same shade as shown in her technicolor films, the lat est of which was “Bittersweet". She declares that she will retire from the screen before the public tires of her. because she can’t make love to Nel son Eddy when she is grayheaded. The thing this reporter admires most in Miss MacDonald is the fact that she seemed thoroughly devoted to her husband, Gene Raymond. Devotion in Hollywood it seems, is a rarity, and when found, should be commended. THE NEWEST THING and the center of attraction in Columbia, now that Jeannette Mac Donald has come and gone, is the Viennese Waltz Night, which will be held in the Township Auditorium of Columbia the night of February 22, sponsored by Columbia’s junior league. Anyone may be admitted, either to a “ringside seat” to watch, or t», the ball room floor to dance. Those who purchased tickets for the dancing had the qportunity of learning the Viennese Waltz from members of the junior league. Though many are ex pected to attend this event, both from North and South Carolina, the best part of the program will be the music by the Southern Symphony Orcnes- tra, under the direction of the famous Hans Schwieger. The program will consist of most of the Strauss Waltzes and other famous and familiar tunes. Wouldn’t it be nice for some club in Newberry to sponsor something like this, the proceeds of which might go to some worthy cause? IS THIS YOU? Prof. T. E. Epting, who everyone knows as “Dude” came into The Sun office and recited the paragraph which described him in last week’s “Is This You?” item. And Jack Chappell was not “imagining” things when he thought he might be the other person described, for he certainly was. Now that those two have their ice cream, which they declared they en joyed, despite the cold weather, we go on to The first description of this week: The recent bride, who was at cnurch with her husband Sunday. She was wearing a black coat with her hat and other red accessories. She has black hair, and we will guess, brown eyes. She and her husband accupy an apart ment on Boundary street. The second description was the of ficer of the National Guards seen leaving the Western Union Telegraph office a little after three. He is very tall, slim, and blonde. He had on his National Guard uniform, and when seen by this reporter, was putting on his cap. Could you be either tne young lady or young man described above ? If so, come by the Sun office by Tuesday and receive your ticket for one quart of ice cream from Stokes’ Drug store, with compliments of Stokes’ and The Sun. EMERY CIRCLE MET FRIDAY Mrs. E. B. Purcell was hostess to the members of the Emery Circle and other guests Friday morning at her attractive home on Main street. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Brice Waters of Washington, D. C., house guest of Mrs. H. M. Bryson, and Mrs. Brockenborough of Kinards. Mrs. A. N. French of Massachusetts, who is visiting her son and daughter, Mk and Mrs. J. D. French, was invited after cards to luncheon, as were Mrs. .C. J. Purcell, Mrs. C. A. Caleote and Mrs. O. B. Mayer. , The rooms of the Purcell home, where six tables were laid for rook, were attractively decorated with early spring flowers and pot plants. A delectable two course luncheon was served at noon. MRS. BRYSON ENTERTAINS FORTNIGHTLY CLUB Mrs. H. M. Bryson was hostess when the Fortnightly club met Tues day morning, for its regular monthly business meeting. Mrs. E. G. Able, who was reader, gave several ex cerpts from the Roadwalker. Mrs. Herman Wright reviewed foreign news. Miss Mary Burton, state news, and Mrs. H. B. Senn, domestic. At noon a three course luncheon was served. Mrs. Bryson's home was made beautiful with lovely bowls of glad ioli and fern. Miss Pauline Summer of Winthrop college spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Summer. Mrs. F. D. McLean of York, spent severed days last week with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bowman and sister, Mrs. James Leave!!. Miss Cornelia Hipp, a student at Winthrop college, visited her par ents in Whitmire over the weekend. Mrs. B. L. Kinard of Ninety-Six, mother of Mrs. M. O. Summer, is now making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Summer on Mayer avenue. Miss Helen Clary, a Winthrop stu dent was a visitor in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clary the past weekend. Mrs. Lilia Duckett and Fred Brthop returned to their home in Newberry Sunday, after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Metzger, in Savannah, Ga. PERSONALIA Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Brafington of Charlotte, N. C., will spend this weekend with Mr. and Mrs Wilton Todd and 1 family at their home in Park View Court . . . the Brafing- tons lived in Newberry some years ago, when he was office manager at Mollohon . . . Among the college students home last weekend were Miss Carrie Lee McSwain of Win throp, Walter Goggans and Marvin Beacham of Clemson, and Mary Johnson and Frances Wallace of Coker . . . Frances attended a dance in Columbia over the weekend. MACK CALCOTE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY A number of friends of Mack Cal- cote, son of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Cal- cote, were invited to help celebrate his fifth birthday Saturday afternoon. Games and contests were played in the assembly room of the church. Late in the afternoon, the children were served cups of ice cream. Mack received many nice gifts. NEWBERRY MUSIC CLUB The attractive home of Dr. and Mrs. James C. Kinard on College street was the scene of the New berry Music club meeting Tuesday night. Besides Dr. and Mrs. Kinard, associate hostess rfnd hosts were Miss Vivian Ellis, Harry Feld, and Chris Kaufmann. Almost vvery member of the club was present. Mrs. Aubrey Harley had charge of the program, “Music in Dance.” She discussed the ballet. Mr. Feld, ac companied on the piano by John Erickson, played “Krazy Kat Ballet” (John Allen Carpenter), a modern interpretation of the ballet. Other violin solos by Mr. Feld were the ballet from Gounod’s famous opera, “Faust”, and the ballet from the opera “Coppelia.” He was accom panied by Mr. Ensrud on the last two selections. After the program the busyness period was taken up with a discussion of the patriotic operetta, “Under the Stars and Stripes,” (Harry B. Ad ams) which the music club will pre sent in April. The club practices the operetta each Tuesday night at the music building on the college campus. The hall and reception rooms of the Kinard home were decorated with daffodils. After the meeting, the guests were invited into the dining room where a red and white Valen tine motif was used. Bowls of red carnations formed a lovely floral set ting. Coffee and tea, cakes and sandwiches were enjoyed by all. METHODIST AUXILIARY The Auxiliary of the Women’s So ciety of Christian Service of Central Methodist church will meet Monday, February 17, at 4:00 p. m. at the church. i JST KIDS—Home Talent! by ad carter