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. Every Week More People Read The Sun The Sun Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 4; NO. 24 The Rising Sun—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1941 PUBLISHED WEEKLY $1.00 PER YEAR Newberry Spring Trade Days Begin Today, April 4th OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE FINALLY CORNERED I like the story of the business man who died and went below. Satan had barely had time to check his creden tials when a hearty hand slapped him on the back and into his ear boomed the familiar veice of a salesman who had often visited him in vain. “Well, Mr. Smith,” chortled the salesman, “I’m ready for that ap pointment.” “What appointment?” growled Smith. “Don’t you remember?” said the salesman. “Every time I called at your office, you said you’d see me here.” NEWBERRY’S RATE LOWEST The following electric rates of South Carolina towns shows New berry to be the lowest by a substan tial margin. The rates are taken from government figures: Clinton, $1.25 and $6.75; Belton, $1.40 and $6.80; Cowpens, $1.33 and $6.20; Clifton, $1.33 and $6.20; Buf falo, $1.35 and $6.60; Enoree, $1.33 and $6.20; Gaffney, $1.29 and $6.17; Chester, $1.33 and $6.20; Newberry, $1.02 and $5.02; Pickens, .$1.39 .and $6.20; Jonesville, $1.35 and $6.90; Laurens, $1.55 and $8.10; Union $1.35 and $6.60; Ware Shoals, $1.33 and $6.20; York, $1.33 and $6.20. WILL (SPEAK HERE ON SOCIAL SECURITY Mr. Frank K. Dunn, informational service representative from the Re gional office of the Social Security Board, will be a visitor in Newberry on Monday. April 7. Mr. Dunn’s visit will be for, the pur pose of assisting the field office in the interpretation of the provisions of the Social Security Act in regard to the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. A discussion of the general phases of the Social Security Act will be made with emphasis on the operation of the Federal Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. Provisions of the Act which apply to insurance ben efits for retired workers 65 years old, or older, and for survivors of a de ceased wage earner who died insured are administered by this bureau. All employees in commerce and mdustry —whether one person is employed or hundreds—are covered by the provis ions of this section of the Federal So cial Security Act. Each such em ployee should hold a Social Security Account number issued by the Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. Families of workers should also be interested in hearing Mr. Dunn so that they will know what to do to ob tain benefits in the event of the death of an insured member of their fam ily. Mr. Dun will speak in the Court Room of the Newberry County Court House at eight o’clock on Monday, April 7. The public is cordially in vited. Miss Collier Winner In Contest Held Here Miss Carolyn Collier, a senior in the Frank Evans High school in Spar tanburg, was winner in the Final State Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the South Carolina Department of the American Legion, and held in the auditorium of Holland Hall, NewDer- ry College, Friday night. She receiv ed as an award a scholarship valued at $100 a year for four years in any South Carolina college cooperating with the American Legion. She was also presented a silver loving cup by local post 24 and W. E. Turner, jeweler. Miss Collier will participate in a regional contest, and if winner there, will be in the National Finals to be held at The Citadel, Charleston, April 18. Three educational awards will be given there: First, a $4000 scholarship donated by Eddie Cantor; second, a $1000 scholarship, third a $500 scholarship. W. D. Schwartz, Jr., Charleston, Americanism chairman of the South Carolina Department American Le gion presided, and Cecil Morris, of Greenville, State Commander, pre sented the awards. Each participant spoke on The Con stitution and American Privileges, then each drew one of the acts of the Bill of Rights and gave an extempor aneous speech. The speakers were chosen from for mer congressional districts. These districts were represented as follows: District No. 1: Lenora Stine, Mem- minger High school. Charleston. District No. 2: Willie Kennan, Windsor High school, Aiken. District No. 3: Jim Glenn, Calhoun- Clemson High school. District No. 4: Miss Collier. District No. 5: Fred Cunningham, Camden High, Liberty Hill. District 6: Tom Watts, Jr., Harts- ville High school. District 7: Eddie Hook, Brooklyn Cayce High, West Columbia. Judges of the contest were the fol lowing: Judge Eugene S. Blease, Dr. S. J. Derrick, Mrs. J. H. Summer, Prof. O. B. Cannon, Dr. J. W. Carson. State To Lose Huge Sum Indirect Taxes Columbia, April 1—Senator R. M. Jefferies of Colleton, chairman of the senate finance committee, estimat ed tonight that the state would lose about $750,000 in taxes as a result of a federal coart action enjoining the state tax commission from impos ing luxury and use taxes on goodts sold at army and navy exchanges. U. S. Court Decree — The injunction was granted today by Federal District Judge Alva M. Lumpkin and concurred in by Judge John J. Parker of the circuit court of appeals and District Judge John son L. Hayes of North Carolina. The order stipulated that state luxury and use taxes could not be imposed on goods sold at the Fort Jackson post exchange and added that the “relief granted by the court should be applicable to the Marine Corps post exchanges, ships’ stores, officers’ clubs and non-commissioned officers’ clubs described in the amend bill of complaint.” The upetition for the injunction was filed last January by District At torney Claud N. Sapp. The question involved was whether the post at Fort Jackson was an instrumentality of the government and therefore ex empt from state taxes. Sees Huge Loss Senator Jefferies said that the state would lose about $500,000 from existing revenue and a “quarter of a million dollars in new revenue.*- The senate finance committee has attach ed to the house appropriation bill a revenue measure which would in crease the tax on cigarettes from three to four cents a package. Jefferies said it probably would be necessary to find a new tax source to replace the money lost as the result of the court’s decision. Advestiscmonts in This Issue Indicate Values To Be Had Here Friday Saturday and Monday METHODIST CIRCLES INDIANS TWICE VICTORIOUS The Newberry College baseball team defeated tihe baseball nine from Guilford College 18-2 Monday after noon, and 11-3 Tuesday afternoon in games played on Newberry College baseball diamond. The game Monday was called at the end of the eighth inning because of cold and darkness. In both games the Indians hit hard and took advantage of every misplay on the part of their enemies. Fleni- ken’s steady pitching, Newberry’s timely hitting and Guilford’s bobbles all had a part to do with this out come. These games mark up four straight wins for Newberry, having defeated Lenoir-Rhyne twice. As yet the In dians have suffered no,losses. PLACE OF (GAME CHANGED MEETING OF COOPERATIVE The annual meeting of the Mem bers of the Newberry Electric Coop erative, Inc., will be held at the New berry County Court House on Satur day, April 5, 1941 at 2:30 P. M. This is the first annual meeting and it is very important that all Members of the Cooperative be present. This in cludes those who are receiving ser vice on the new lines as well as those on the lines built by the State Auth ority. At this meeting Directors for the next year will be elected. We will have Dr. D. W. Daniels of Clemson college as guest speaker. All parties who are now interested in receiving current and at the pres ent are not served, are invited to at tend the annual meeting. Immed iately after the annual meeting a meeting of this group will be held for the purpose of discussing and mak ing plans for the construction of ad ditional lines. If you are interested in receiving electricity, please be present. The circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Central Methodist church will meet Monday April 7th at 4:00 p. m., except as noted: No. 1: Mrs. H. W. Thomas. No. 2: Mrs. J. D. Wheeler. No. 3: Mrs. George Epps. No. 4: Mrs Cromer at 3:30 1*. m. Wesleyan Guild—Mrs. P. E. Way at 7:30 p. m. Today (Friday) is the first of New berry three big Trade Days in which many merchants are taking part. Ex tra value in almost any article of wanted merchandise will be available in Newberry today, Saturday and Monday. Trade Days held last fall proved entirely successful both from the standpoint of the merchant and the customer, and helped to establish in the minds of the latter that New berry is a good town to trade in. Merchandise prices of every sort are steadily advancing and those with a littlle extra cash to spend now can effect a real saving because it is ag reed that prices are slated for a much larger boost as the defense spending gets under way. J Come to Newberry this week end— make a list of the things you will be needing in the months to come and in vest every dollar you can at the pre vailing low prices. Several local merchants have made special plans for this sales event and their stores will feature Trade Days specials from front to back. Other firms are offering blanket discounts on all items or services; in short you cannot spend a dollar in Newberry this week end wiffibut getting more value than you would have last week end. EASTER SEAL SALE ST. PHILLIPS /JOLLY STREET NEWS Wallace Werts underwent treat ment at a Columbia hospital Tuesday. We hope he will soon be well and able to be out again. Lenten services for St. Paul’s Par ish will be held at Bachman Chapel Holy Week beginning Monday, April 7th, with services each night at 8:00 o’clock. The public is invited to at tend. It has been announced from Game cock, Athletic headquarters in Col umbia that the Newberry-South Caro lina baseball game Saturday, origin ally scheduled to be held at Newber ry, will take place instead on Melton field in Columbia. The game will be the first part of a double sports program. Immediate ly following will be a track meet be tween Davidson and Sooth Carolina. The H. D. Club of the Jolly Street school will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon, April 8 at 3:00 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Arthur Felder of Sumter who has been engaged in business here has returned to his home where he will enter the insurance business. CAKE AND CANDY SALE The members of the Calendar So ciety of Central Methodist church will conduct a cake and candy sale in the church Educational Building on Thursday, April 10, beginning at 9:30 a. m. Come and buy your cakes for Easter and help a good cause. There will be preaching Sunday night, 7:30 o’clock by our pastor, Rev. Emmett Roof. March is gone and April is here. I don’t think I remember a colder March than this year. The trees are late putting forth their foliage and peach trees are just now blooming. The farmers are late with their farming on account of the rain al though we have not had much. The grain crop in this section is very good. If you want to see some pretty grain just drive by St. Phillips. Mrs. J. B. Wicker returned from the hospital Sunday where she had been several months for treatment. KENDALL MILLS LUTHERAN Rev. J. B. Harman, Pastor SUMMER MEMORIAL: Sunday 10 a. m.—Sunday schooL Mr. M. E. Shealy, Supt. 11 a. m.—Church worship and Holy Communion. 6:30 p. m.—Luther leagues. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 p. m., Services. BETHANY: Sunday 6:30 p. m.—.Sunday school. Mr. E. B. Hite, Supt. 7:30 p. m.—Church worship. Tuesday and Thursday, Holy Week Services at 7:00 p. m. Visitors are invited to attend all of these services. Spring has come! And with spring the joyous season of Easter, and with Easter the natural impulse and urge to show the Christ-spint in serving others, especially those in urgent need of help. Outstanding in altrustic ser vices is that of aiding the crippled, especially the children. For five years the Newberry County Hospital Aux iliary has sponsored the sale of Eas ter Seals to raise funds for this pur pose. The public has from the first been most responsive to this appeal. We hope for an even greater re sponse this Easter. No appeal for help has been turned down by the Auxiliary beginning with aid to a Whitmire high school stu dent who had suffered a serious acci dent to her arm, many others have been aided in various ways, a man of Newberry having a brace furnished, which enabled him to continue at his job and thus support his family—who otherwise would have been destitute. The last patient being a boy from Whitmire with serious bone trouble. This bill was paid only last v<pek. The Auxiliary deems a favor to be informed of any one in need of help from this fund. Cases are always in vestigated and endorsed by a physi cian before financial aid is given. RITZ Thursday, Friday Clark GABLE, Hedy LAMARR Eve ARDEN, Oscar NOMOLKA —In— “COMRADE X” NEWS COMEDY Adm.: Mat. 10c-20c Night 10c-30c Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mims, Misses Virginia Anderson and Evelyn Mc- Crackin went to Columbus, Ga., Tuesday to attend the wedding Wed nesday of Miss Zula Blackwell to Lt. George Bam at the Chapel at Fort Benning. Virginia and Evelyn also visited 'Mr. and Mrs. Danny Lambeth at Woodland, Ga. RESUMES TEACHING DUTIES Mrs. Arlie Johnson returned to her teaching duties at Junior High school Monday morning, having fully recov ered from injuries received when she fell at the school several weeks ago. Saturday Richard ARLEN, Andy DEVINE Jeanne KELLY. John ELDREDGE —In— “THE DEVIL’S PIPELINE” COMEDY Chapter 8 “Green Hornet Strikes Again” Adm: 10c-2Pc All Day Monday, Tuesday James Cagney, Olivia DeHavilland, Rita Hayworth, Alan Hale —In— “STRAWBERRY BLONDE” NEWS COMEDY Adm.: Mat. 10c-20c Night 10c-30e Wednesday Lupe VELEZ, Leon ERROL, Helen PARRISH, Charles LANG —In— “SIX LESSONS FROM MADAME LA ZONGA” COMEDY Adm.: Mat. 10c-20c Night 10e-30c PLANS ADVANCED CLUB FOR BOYS According to preient plans, New berry’s newly formed boys club will be in operation at an early date. The club will probably be known as the “American Boys Club” and be pat terned somewhat on the lines of a miniature Y. M. C. A. At a meeting held Tuesday in the Newberry chamber of commerce of fices, organizer J. C. Carpenter an nounced the appointment of the club’s executive committee. Although some changes may be made in this line-up, the present members of the executive committee are as follows: Director, J. C. Carpenter; Dr. Jas. C. Kinard; Ted W. Bremer; R. B. Baker; C. C. Hutto; Harry Hedgepath; Rev. J. A. Estes; Henry Merchant; G. K. Dominick. Mr. Carpenter also reported that several preliminary meetings of the boys themselves had been held, and average of 25 to 35 boys attending each meeting. At the present time the group is using the Junior High School gymnasium; much equipment has been purchased, including boxing gloves, basketball, table tennis set, punching bag, chest weights, hand- grippers, etc. Arrangements have been made for a small committee to draw up constitu tion and by-laws for the organization, and committees have been appointed governing Finances, Membership, and Publicity. Director J. C. Carpenter also announced at the Tuesday meet ing that an advisory council had also been appointed. CIRCLE MEETING The Louise Best Circle of Central Methodist churdh will meet with Mrs Everette Evans Monday afternoon, April 7, at 4 o’clock. CHARMING VISITOR COMPLIMENTED WEDNESDAY Mrs. D. M. Lipscomb of Columbia, was the guest of honor at a bridge luncheon given Wednesday by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. M. Lipscomb, and Mrs. George L. Epps. The Lipscomb home on College street was adorned with lovely flow ers of spring. Five tables were laid for guests. An attractive remem brance gift was presented to the hon- oree, and winning prizes for the morn ing were Mrs. Clem Youmans, high, Mrs. John Clarkson, second, Mrs. Bill Reid, bingo. Calling after cards for the delect able two course luncheon was Mrs. O. B. Mayer. SHARECROPPERS BUY THEIR LAND, CENSUS REVEALS Washington, April 1.—The census bureau said today there were fewer sharecroppers now than at any time in the last two decades. The 1940 census found 541,291 sharecroppers in 16 states, 234,987 less than in 1930. The decline was attributed to in creased use of power machinery which caused some landlords to dis continue leasing part of their land, and to programs assisting sharecrop pers to buy their land. Mississippi led in this type of farming, its 125,583 sharecroppers being more than double those in any other state. CAMDEN SCENE OF CONVENTION Camden, April 2.—Joe. E. Timber- lake, governor of the 190th district, Rotary International, is to preside at the district convention to be held in this city on April 20, 21 and 22nd. The Kirkwood hotel is. the official conference headquarters and all acti vities, social and business, -will be held there. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES Pursuant to an act of the Legisla ture governing such proceedures a petition having been filed with the County Board of Education by the pa trons and resident taxpayers of Sil- verstreet School District, No. 58, ask- for an election of a school trustee in that district, the term of the present trustee having expired, the Newberry County Board of Education is hereby calling said election on Saturday, the 19th day of April, 1941, between the hours of 8:00 A. M. and 4:00 P. M. All patrons and resident taxpayers are entitled to vote in such an elec tion. Newberry County Board of Education. 2tc CHURCH FIRST LINE AMERICAN DEFENSE Addressing the Lutheran Brother hood of the Newberry conference in St. Luke’s Lutheran church near Prosperity Sunday afternoon, Presi dent James C. Kinard, of Newberry college declared- that “the church is our first line of defense.” In developing his subject, “The Church and National Defense”, Dr. Kinard pointed out how all kinds of personal freedom are quickly and completely lost when leaders re nounce God. He cited Russia, Ger many, Italy arj Japan as examples. Said he, “When God is forsaken and His worship forbidden, liberty and de mocracy are swept into the waste basket.” The college president expressed the belief that probably the United States would mot be actually invad ed by a foreign foe. “But”, he de clared, “the gravest danger is that the American way of living may be determined by enemies from within. Our heroic friends in England are proving brilliantly that not muni tions but morale constitutes the chief defense of a nation. Therefore, the church must set the pace and provide the means with which to strengthen the stamina of our people. I do not believe that God, in His infinite wis dom and goodness, will ever permit any hosts of evil, under whatever banner they may masquerade, to des troy any people whose God is the Lord, who see first the kingdom of the Master and His righteousness.” SCOUTERS’ TRAINING COURSE « As part of the general program of training promoted during the year in the various districts of the area, the Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold a patrol leaders’ and Soouters’ Training Course on Fri day and Saturday the llith and 12th of April. The course will be held at the Newberry Lions’ club camp at Lake Murray, beginning at 4 p. m. Friday afternoon, and concluding the following Saturday afternoon at four p. m. Taking part in this course will be Boy Scouts and Scouters from the Greenwood, Laurens, and Clinton dist ricts, as well as those of the Newberry districts. Each camper will bring ma terial for three meals, cooking uten sils, and bedding for overnight camp. Camp cookery will be part of the pro gram of work, camping and wood craft will also be emphasized. The executive staff of the council are hop ing that there will be a large attend ance of boy and men leaders of the various troops in the respective dist ricts. Troop committeemen are (dso invited to attend this course. Detail ed instructions are being sent each troop from Headquarters in Green ville. It is expected that all the troops in the districts involved will be represented. Opera House Thursday CASH NIGHT FOOTLIGHT FEVER Alan MOWBRAY Elizabeth RISDON Added—MARCH OF TIME “America’s All” Matinee 10c-20c Night 10e-30c Friday JACK RANDALL —In— “RIDERS FROM NOWHERE” Stanger Than Fiction & Andy Pander Comedy Added—CLUTCHING HAND Matinee 10c-15c Night lbc-20c Saturday DON “Red Ryder” BARRY —In-— ONE MAN’S LAW MYSTERIOUS DR. SATAN and “H Happened All Night” Comedy Mat. 10c-15c Night 10c-20c Monday and Tuesday The Wonder Picture of All Time! ! ! “THE THIEF OF BAGDAD” in Magic Technicolor —With— Conrad VEIDT, SABI and June DUPREY Added—PATHE NEWS Matinee 10c-20c Night 10c-30e Wednesday 10c — Bargain Day — 10c “MISSING TEN DAYS” Also Last Chapter of “THE GREEN ARCHER” Admission—10c All Day 30 YEARS AGO Columbia, March 31.—In addition to reiterating his former declaration that he will run for the senate, Gov. Blease today verified the News and Courier’s surmise that he will not run against Senator Benjamin Ryan Till man. “I am already in the race, but I won’t run against B. R. Tillman,” said the governor. There is a great deal more interest taken in the growing of com in this county than there has been in many years. It means greater prosperity for the farmer, which means greater posperity for all cb -,ses. The Lutheran people of Silverstrret and th^ county round-about held an unusual celebration of Sunday. It was the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone and the dedication of their fine new chufch. The comer stone might have been laid two years ago when the church was in process of erection, but the people preferred to wait until dedication day to insert the stone and seal it. On Saturday this was done with appropriate cere mony by the pastor, the Rev. S. P. Koon. ‘An all-day meeting was plan ned for Sunday with dinner on the ground. The people of Silverstreet church are being warmly commended for their zeal, and the success of their labors. On July 5, 1908 they assemb led for the firs* time as an orgmnrza- <!bn. Within the space'of three years they have gathered a fair sized con gregation erected a splendid church building, on a lot donated by Mr. Henry Long, and dedicated it abso lutely free of debt. It is a record to be proud of. Washington, April 4.—The 62nd congress met in extraordinary session today. What the session will bring forth in the way of legislation or when it will adjourn were matters on which no one in Washington cared to venture an opinion. The Democrats took full possession of the house and put Champ Clark, of Missouri, in the speaker’s chair. In his speech accept ing the honor, Mr. Clark warned the Democrats that the eyes of the coun try were on them; that the party was on trial and that it had an opportunity for the first time in sixteen years to prove its worthiness for a still high er expression of confidence on the part of the people. HOG SHIPMENT The second shipment of hogs this year will be made by the Newberry county Livestock Association on Wed nesday, April 9th. at the Helena ship ping pens, according to J. L. King, Assistant County Agent. Farmers are requested to have their hogs there not later than 11:00 a. m. on that date so that the bids can be gotten in early. At the first shipment of hogr this year 112 hogs were sold bringing a total of $1730.24 to Newberry County farmers. SEEN ABOUT TOWN FULMER WELLS carrying an armful of mail from the post office... P.-M. G. K. Dominick leaving post of fice |and getting as far as .Main street before he suddenly remembered some thing he forgot to get... Practically everyone in the court house wanting tiny little ,White and jblack wire haired (terrier, but your scribe ex plaining it didn’t belong to her, but to OLLIE CROMER...FRANK SAND ERS |even offering a nickel for him. . GRIFFIN COLEMAN, REV. E. B. KEISLER, KIESTER WILLING HAM, and DEE SUMMER in conver sation I on College street Monday morning.. .TEMPIE THORNTON and BONNELLIE BUZHARDT being off ered a ride from college to town. ... Little JERRY BAKER, JR., son of Mr. and Mrs. JERRY BAKER of He lena, getting a shoe shine.. .CECIL QUATTLEBAUM being fitted for an army uniform Birthday Aniversaries C. T. Summer, April 4; W. H. Diek- ert, April 4: Virginia Senn, April 5; Kathryn Whitener, April j5; Mrs. E. E. Stuck. April 7; Dr. E H. Kibler, April 8; Mia Mae Dold, April 9; Mrs. J. W. M. Simmons, Augusta, Ga., Ap ril 9 ;Dorothy Ross, April 10.