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Every Week More People Read The Sun The Sun Strives To Serve The Whole People VOLUME 4; NO. 32 The Rising Sun—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C. FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1941 PUBLISHED WEEKLY $1.00 PER YEAR OUT AMONG THE PEOPLE APENDEPENDENTS? Bamberg, May 24.—Jake Horne, a hanker assisted a negro man with fill ing out his selective sei-vice question naire asked the registrant if he had and dependants. “Nah, sir,” was the reply. But a short time later the man back at Horne’s office with the asser tion that he did have dependants— and plenty of them. “Boss, I thought you were talk ing about them things in my side.” THE REASON IS CLEAR Preachers everywh* •« are concern ed over the habit ma of their mem bers have of visiting on Sunday. They don’t seem to know the remedy yet the cause is simple. If doctors can find the cause of disease they can usually perfect a cure and the reason people forsake the churches on Sunday to eat mother’s or Aunt Sue’s grub out in the country or in a distant town is that they don’t feel they are miss ing anything by not being- at church. Mind me; I am not saying they are not missing anything. I am saying that they are not conscious that they are. Thus, the church has failed to make itself of first importance in the lives of its me.nbers. I woulo not attempt to fix the blame. I only know if people loved the church as they love to eat good food, the churches would be crojyded and there would be no Sunday visiting. City Gets Football Instructors School The City of Friendly Folk has been honored as the site for the first state school for football officials and coaches to be held in South Carolina. On Saturday and Sunday of this weekend, over 50 football officials and college coaches from all parts of South Carolina will gather in New berry for'the “school” conference of the Southern Football Officials Asso ciation of South Carolina. All rules, regulations, and methods will be dis cussed .studied and illustrated, in an effort to assure fans and athletes the intelligent and able administration of games which is so necessary to the success of any sport. The Saturday meeting will be held at a local hotel; Saturday night, the group will be en tertained with a chicken barbecue given by the Newberry chamber of commerce, and served at the Margar et Hunter Park. Meetings wild be continued on Sunday morning at the Country Club of Newberry, at which time many actual game situations will he illustrated by players in per- THE SMITHS I talked with young Bill Smith the other day about his service in the navy. Bill was here on leave and is now back on his ship. He is on a transport and says they are hauling marines around to bases in the Atlan tic. Bill is a son of Mr. and Mrs. CHiff Smith who live on the edge of Mollohon mill village. Another son, Paul, finishes the Annapolis naval academy next month (June) and will of course take his place in Uncle Sam’s ever expanding navy. He will no doubt soon rise to the rank of an officer. This Smith family, just an ordinary American family, is never-the-less an unusual one. They have no money and live in a rented house, but let’s take a look at them. Paul Smith finished high school here with fine marks and enlisted in the navy. In a merit examination he won a place at Annapolis, and now he has finished that school which only the best get through. Bill is getting his “Sea Service” after which he in tends to try for higher places. So much for the boys. The mother is also exceptional. Some year or so ago her sister-in-law died somewhere in the North and left three little tots, one a mere baby. Mrs. Smith agreed to take these chil dren and raise them, after having raised three of her own. She is not getting pay for this but she is con tributing to this great America by bringing up three more children to be fine Americans like her own. Mr. Smith sells merchandise house to house for a living, and is study ing by night to become a radio tech nician. He is getting top marks on all his examination papers and may be about next June he will get his NEWBERRY BOOK TRUCK The Newberry county book truck will stop at Mollohon mill, under tree at side entrance of mill Monday, June 9, 23; July 7, and 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p. m. Near Corley’s Barber shop at New berry Mill Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p. m. In front of Oakland Mill near 3rd street Thursdays, June 12, 26, July 10, 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p. m. All people of the communities are invited to visit the truck and borrow books. For free reading, also visit the Newbeny County Library, a WPA project. AGENCY’S ACTIONS APPROVED College Finals Begin C. OF C. ELECTS With Sermon Sunday Special to The Sun. Newberry, S. C., May 23.—A large attendance is expected when the al umni and friends of Newberry Col lege gather in Newberry Tuesday, June 3rd, at 1:00 P. M. for the an nual College luncheon. Dr. Herman W. Hesse, class of 1895, Savannah, Ga„ will be the speaker. Those who expect to attend are urged to notify the College office in advance. The commencement p mg ram will open on Sunday morning with the baccalaureate service in the Ohurch of the Redeemer. Dr. E. E. Flack, Dean of the Hamma Divinity School of Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio, will deliver the sermon. On Sunday evening in Holland Hall the Newberry College Singers will give their annual concert. Monday morning will be the Sopho more Declamation Contest and at 5 p. m. the seniors will present their Class Day program. Monday even ing six Seniors will participate in the Kendall Public Speaking Contest. Tuesday morning in the college gymnasium the address to the grad uating class will be delivered by Dr. M. C. Huntley, of Birmingham, Ala., Executive Secretary of the Commit sion on Institutions of Higher Learn ing in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary schools. Six ty-four men and women are candi dates for degrees. NEWBERRY GETS PUBLICITY Not a single exception was taken to any action of the state welfare de partment during the six months end ing December 31, 1940, in the semi annual audit conducted by the feder al social security board. During the previous semi-annual period ending June 30, 1940, excep tions taken by federal auditors ag gregated .00012 of one per cent of federal funds disbursed as assistance to needy aged and blind and to de pendent children. Audits conducted by the social se curity board cover both the handling of federal funds provided for public assistance and details of compliance with legal requirements as to estab lishment of age, residence, depend ency and other factors entering into determination of need, where federal funds are involved. “Chief credit for this fine showing goes to the workers in the various county departments, who have the responsibility of securing this detail ed information,” the state director said, adding that it indicated gratify ing progress and efficiency on their party in the handling of the difficult and complicated details involved. Next week will see the City of Friendly Folk featured on the cen tral theme of the magazine Dixie Business. The magazine is well known throughout the South, and is published in Atlanta by Colonel Rob bert F. Lee. Colonel Lee has made a number of visits to Newberry, and is known to many local citizens as a man highly able in his work. His publication, also featured the Nesdberry Sesqul Centennial Celebration, and carried a picture of Mr. Z. F. Wright, Honor- aiy Chairman on its cover The next issue will carry a number of stories about Newberry. Among these are a story on Dr. James Ki- nard, president of Newberry college, written by Professor T. E. NEW DIRECTORS As the fiscal year of the Newberry Chamber of Commerce comes to a close, a newly elected Board of Direc tors is ready to take office and pilot the affairs of the organization thru the coming twelve-month period. A meeting of the present Board, held in the form of a supper at the Wiseman Hotel earlier this month, resulted in plans being laid for the election of Directors, the Annual Membership Meeting, and the closing of affairs for the present year. The new Board* of Directors was elected by mailed ballots, twenty-four men being nominated from the en tire membership roster, then twelve of these twenty-four being elected Directors by a final ballot. The elec tion was completed May 21, ballots being counted by a committee of three. The new Board of Directors is as follows: Ralph Baker, Baker’s Finance Co. E. A. Carpenter, Carpenter’s, Inc. John Clarkson, BUby Fed'l. Savings & Loan Assn. O. M. Cobb, McCrory’s 5-10«25c Store. J. W. Earhardt, Jr., The Newberry Observer. C. C. Hutto, S. £. National Bank. Dr. James C. Kinard, Newberry College. R. M. Lominack, R. M. Lominack Hardware. A. W. Murray, Newberry Lumber Company. E. B. Purcell, Newberry Ins. and Realty Co. Wilton Todd. Mollohon Mfg. Co. Z. F. Wright, Newberry Cotton Mills. ■ The newly elected Board of Direc tors will hold their first meeting at an early date, electing their own president, vice president, and treasur er. The date of the annual member ship meeting has not yet been an nounced but will probably be within the next two or three weeks. A well- known spaaker af prominency and ab ility will be obtained and the full membership is expected to attend. FLYING SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT SUMTER Robert C. Livingston Killed In Auto Crash Robert ^Carroll Livingston, farmer of the St. Philips section of the coun ty, was instantly killed about 11:40 Wednesday morning, May 28, when he lost control of the car he was driv ing and crashed into an embankment. The accident occurred near the Warren Epting home on the Pomaria- Peak highway. It is believed that Livingston, when approaching two trucks parked on the right side of the highway, applied his brakes, causing the car to sway to the left and get out of control. With him at the time was a young Mr. Kinard, who was not injured. Date for the inquest had not been set this (Thursday) morning. Livingston was the son of the late Leonard and Alice Shealy Livingston of the St. Philips community, and was about 45 years of age. Investigation into the accident was made by Deputy sheriff H. J. Quat- tlebaum. SILVERSTREET HIGH FINALS . Washington, May 27.—The selec- (Dude) tion of sites for three new air corps Epting. Other articles and stones will I fiiyi ng sc hooJs was announced today diploma also. These are the kind of folks which make this a great country. So many of we parasites, forever grabbing for the almighty dollar, contribute to so little to our time that there is little wonder that the world is so cock-eyed. be on the College Singers, the Country Club of Newberry; E. B. (Ned) Pur cell, president of the chamber of com merce; the Newberry county hospital; Mr. Z. F. Wright; and Newberry in general. REV. BOB S. HODGES TO PREACH HIGH SCHOOL SERMON Rev. Bob S. Hodges of the Presby terian Church of Union, will deliver the sermon to the graduating class of Newberry high school on Sunday night, June 8th, at 8 o’clock. GRADUATION AT MT. BETHEL GARMANY Mt. held The graduation exercises of Bethel-Garmany school will be May r 30 at eight o’clock in the audit orium of the school. Those graduating will be Misses Brunelle Reighley, and Lillian Shealy; Murray Ruff and Clarence Hazel. ST. PHILIPS Graduate with an "M. B." Graduate with a “Master of Beauty” degree by com ing here before that Important Day. Get a City Beau ty Shop permanent with a flattering hairstyle and a matched make-up. Your nails will be at their best. Admiring glances that follow you will be almost as good an EXTRA diploma! Be your loveliest for the occasion. City Beauty Shop PHONE 24 MAIN STREET Church Notes: There will be service j Sunday night at eight o’clock by our j pastor, Rev. Emmett Roof. The sweet month of May has nearly gone by and the air was filled with the sweet odors of the beautiful flow- s. It is still dry in this section and the farmers have very little of their cotton up. We notice in some parts they have a good; stand especially the upper part. But in this section there may be one or two that have a good stand of cotton. The gardens have made a failure, makingit tough on the ladies for anything to cook. In 1911 it didn’t rain and the people didn’t get anything up until June the 7. But they made a fine crop. So we don’t know yet what will be the re sults. Many people’s opinion is that it will rain by the first of the month. Last Friday the little son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Alewine was very sick, but is doing better at this writing. by the war department Schools will be at Sumter, S. C., Moultrie, Ga., and Lake Charles, La. The school at Sumter will be a basic flying school, and will occupy a site of approximately 2,830 acres about six miles west of the city. The department said construction of temporary buildings for the schools would begin immediately, but the estimate cost was not dis closed immediately. THEY DARE NOT LOVE” WITH SCOTT, BRENT Martha Scott, glowing star of “Our Town,” “Cheers for Miss Bishop,” and “The Howards of Virginia,” makes a fourth appearance on the screen in Columibia’s “They Dare Not Love,” which will be shown Monday and Tuesday, June 2 and 3, at the Opera House, with George Brent co-starred. Romance of two heroic lovers whose hearts beat to the terrifying tempo of a world- in upheaval, “They Dare Not Love” is a superbly-told story of today, set against a background of daring drama, astounding action and startling suspense. As young refugees, exiled from a continent in flame Brent and Miss Scott appear to brilliant advantage in this breath-taking new story of a romance which could not be destroyed by hate or divided by oceans. Trag.c never-to-be-forgotten lovers, their lives blighted by the ruthless arm of terror, their hearts welded in the fires destroying homeland, the co-stars have never before been seen in so rapturous and so splendid a story. The Commencement seivice for the members of the graduating class of the Silverstreet high school, was held Sunday evening. May 18, in the high school auditorium, with a largo and appreciative audience in attendance. The devotional® were conducted by the Rev. D. L. Heglar, the local Luth eran minister and Bible instructor in the Silverstreet school. The Rev. James JH. Martin, a for mer graduate of the Silverstreet high school, a college-mate of the even ing’s speaker and now pastor of the Methodist church at Olar, S. C., in troduced the Rev. Fred Hedgepath, pastor of the Methodi't church of Ware Shoals, who delivered the ser mon. Rev. Hedgepath used for his text “David served his generation by the will of God”. He impressed his hear ers with the fact that man was creat ed to serve rather than to be served. He emphasized the necessity of thor ough mental and physical training to meet the demands of the crucial tests and conditions of the present time; but, he said, unless this training is in accordance with God’s will and unless the lives, of his children are fashioned according to His holy plan all is vain Rev. Hedgepath said that Jesus him self, while He dwelt among men, glor ified men, glorified labor as he toiled at his carpenter’s bench and later spent his life in going about doing good.” On Thursday evening, May 22, the grammar grades presented a patrio tic pageant, in four scenes, entitled, ‘We Americans”. This well rendered exercise was very appropriate and effective. The graduating exercises were held in the school auditorium, Friday ev ening, May 23. The guest speaker of the evening as Dr. S. J. Derrick, professor of Newberry college and an ex-president of the institution. Dr. Derrick, in his usual jovial and charming manner entertained and in spired his audience with his very timely advice and remarks. He em phasized the importance of courage, confidence and loyalty in overcoming the oft occurring difficulties and in attaining a successful life. Mr. C. E. Hendrix county superin tendent of education awarded the di plomas to the graduates. The Rev. C. J. Matthews, pastor of the Smyrna Presbyterian church and Bible instructor in the Silverstreet school awarded the Bibles, medals and certificates. Mr. J. G. Long, superintendent of the school presided during thesv ex ercises. Mrs. B. O. Long and Mr. Mattie L. Blackmon had charge of the music. WHAT HAPPENED? DRIVE FOR SOLDIER RECREATION t A meeting was held last Tuesday in the Newberry Chamber of commerce office for the purpose of setting up an organization which will participate in a nation-wide effort to furnish re creation clubs for soldiers of the United States Army. C. C. Hutto, manager of the South Carolina Na tional bank here was elected local chairman. (By LONNIE FRANKLIN) Buddy Baer failed to answer the bell for the last round and referee Donovon gave Joe Louis the win. Baer says he was fouled but why didn’t he come out and answer the bell then make his complaint? Baer was down and some thought he had been counted out at the end of the preceding round. His managers say he got up at the count of nine and Louis hit him after the bell. All of which makes a nice mess worth plenty of hay when they meet again. That’s What they want, so what? Was Baer badly beaten and out when the round ended or did Louis put over a foul? Your guess is as good as mine. News note: There is a precedent before Lindbergh and Wheeler. We had one named Benedict Arnold. College Luncheon On Tuesday, June Third The highlight of the Newberry Col lege Commencement Program, being held this weekend, is the “Friends of the College Luncheon", the closing event of the week. The “City of Friendly Folk” will be gaily bedeck ed with the College Colors, and the Scarlet and Gray will fly in the form of streamers from automobiles and other vehicles throughout the county. The program begins with the Bacca laureate Service in the Lutheran ■I'.urch of the Redeemer Sunday morn ing, June 1, 1941. I'he sermon will be preached by Dr. E. E. Flack, Dean of the Hamma Divinity ' School of Witttenberg College, Sprinfield, Ohio. Dr. E. Bryan Keisler, Pastor of the Redeemer church will act as liturgist. Sunday evening, in Holland Hall, a delightful program of music will be given with the music faculty and the famed Newberry College Singers, past and present, participating. The soph omore Declamation Contest is sche duled for Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock in Holland Hall. At 5:00 p. m., of the same day, the Seniors will present their Class Day program, a very interesting: and infomative Sf- fair, this being followed by a recep tion at the home of President and Mrs. James C. Kinard in honor of the Seniors and their parents. One of the most sought-after honors of New berry College will be decided at 8:30 o’clock Monday evening, when a group of Seniors will participate in Holland Hall for the Kendall Public Speaking Contest award. At this time. Miss Katherine Shealy, of Lees- ville will represent the young women of the graduating class as Essayist. On Tuesday morning at 10:30 a. m. the main address to the graduating cla^s will be delivered. The speaker will be Dr. M. C. Huntley of Birming ham, Alabama, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Learning in the Southern As sociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. At 1:00 p. m. on Tuesday, June 3, the “Friends of the College Lunch eon” will be held, as last year, in the auditorium of the historic Old Court house building. The speaker will be Dr. Herman W .Hesse, of Savannah, Georgia, well-known as a colorful and able orator. Music for the luncheon will be furnished by the College ‘N Orchestra, which in the past two years has gained a high reputation as one of the foremost college bands in the nation. A large crowd of alumnae, in addition to all friends of the col lege, whether they ever attended the institution ♦r not, are expected to attend this Luncheon. As this eighty-fifth year of exist ence of Newberry College comes to a dose, sixty-four fine young men and women are applying for degrees Newberry college has survived the trials and hardships of two major wars, and now ranks as one of the fin est of small colleges in the nation In recent years, the student body has steadily increased in size, and many additional educational advantages have been made available to students The graduating dass this year is one of the largest in the history of th® school and all South Carolinians take pride in the continued success of one of the oldest educational institu tions in the state. Washington, May 23.—The Joint resolution admittting Arizona and New Mexico to immediate statehood, but withholding approval of the con stitutions of both Stages until the peo ple have voted on certain proposed amendments to them, passed the house of representatives this afternoon by viva voce vote. No roll call was demanded on the final vote. On a preceding motion to racommit the resolution, made by Jas. R. Mann, Republican leader, 31 Republicans voted with the Democrats, defeating the motion 214 to 57. The resolution requires Arizona to vote on an amend ment removing the recall provision as it applies to judges and requires New Mexico to vote on an amend ment making its constitution more easily amendable in the future. Neither State is required to adopt the amendments proposed by congress. It is to be hoped that the blue prints of the architect’s plans for the new post office which have been sub- mittetd to Postmaster C. J. Purcell for suggestions will not remain in the pigeon hole for an indefinite period after they get to Washington. ,MT. TABOR LUTHERAN Rev. D. M. Shull, Pastor DOWN MEMORY LANE 30 YEARS AGO We understand that some of the members of city council are advocat ing spending some three or four thousand dollars in the permanent improvement of our sidewalks and streets. It is the proper thing to do. It would be better to spend three- fourths of the money, at least, that is put on our streets, in permanent improvements, and as these perman ent improvements are ade, the cost-of maintenance would be reduced from year to year. The several college classes are. busy this week with final examinations. From advices received an unusually large number of visitors will come to Newti'rry during commencement week. The class of ’08 is planning a big reunion The alumni banquet is scheduled for Tuesday night following the exercises. A great many of the old grads will be present and the gathering will likely be larger and more enthusiastic than ever before. The accalaureate sermon this year will be preached by Rev. L. B. WoM, D. D., of Baltimore, Md., Sunday morning in the Opera House, and the literary address will be delivered by President Henry Nelson Snyder of Wofford college. BETH-EDEN LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. M. L. Kester, Pastor CIRCLES MEET The Circles of the Woman’s Society of Christain service of Central Metho dist church will meet Monday, June 2, at 4:00 p. m. except as note<l: No. 1—Mrs. H. D. Whitaker. No. 2—Mrs. Frank Lominack. No. 3—Mrs W. W. Hornsby. No. 4—Mrs. George Rodelsperger. Louise Best—Mrs. Hunter Brown. Wesleyan Guild—Mrs. Daisy B. Denning at 7:30 p. m. Colony: 3:00 p. m. Sunday school. Mr. H. B. Cousins, Supt. 4:00 p. m.. The Service. Please note change of hour due to baccalaureate service at the Church of the Redeemer at 11:30 a. m. to which the members of the congrega tion are invited. St. James’: 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. Harold Long, Supt. Beth-Eden: 10:00 a. m., Sunday school. Mr. Hamilton Folk, Supt. UNIFIED SERVICE Mt. Pilgrim: 9 a. m., Sunday school. Mr. B. O, Lovelace, Superintendent. 11 a. m., The Service with sermon by the pastor. (The time of Sunday school and services have been moved up one hour so that those who desire may at tend the College Commencement ser vice.) Saturday at 3:00 p. m. meeting of Missionary Society and Children of the Church in the home of Mrs. L. S. Long. Mt. Olivet: 3:00 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. Hor ace -Martin, Supt. 4:00 p. m. The Service with sermon by the Pastor. At this service the newly elected members of the Council will be installed. The Missionary So ciety and Children of the Church meet after the service. Mt. Tabor: 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. J. W. Ballentine, Supt. At the Central Methodist church on next Sunday morning a unified ser vice will be held. The classes of the church school will meet at 10:15 as usual but without having a worship service. At 10:45 all will go to the chuch sanctuary for a -thirty minute worship service. This service will close at 11:15 givin geveryone time to get to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer for the baccalaureate ser mon. AH members of the church and the Church school are urged to be in the unified service on Sunday morn ing promptly. BARBEQUE SUPPER AT JOLLY STREET Barbecue at Jolly Street Fri day evening. May 80th. Supper ready to be perved at 7:00 oclock. Pork and Hash for sale. Benefit Jolly Street Baseball club. Come out tand enjoy a good supper. SEEN ABOUT TOWN MRS. DAN HAMM of Prosperity in city Saturday . . . College seniors en joying their “free week” before com mencement Tuesday ... VIRGINIA GRAHAM wearing attractive red and white striped jumper ... PROF. GAVER -going into post office ... Many spectators c.n Johnstone and Boundary streets early Tuesday morning watching soldiers of the 30th division, Fort Jackson, on their way to maneuvers in Tennessee ... MRS. ERNEST BROOKS carrying dress box ... H. T. HARRELL in Sun of fice discussing fishing and things in general with the Editor ... Rev. H. O. CHAMBERS and SETH MEEK discussing a trip toi Charlotte ... EL- LERBE PELHAM of Columbia on College street—making it more like it used to ... EDDIE TOLBERT wondering if his name would be in The Sun before he left for home .., Your scribe almost not recognizinz FULMER WELLS, wearing dark glasses and a jungle helmet .. . DR. E. H. KIBLER going to lunch ... MAE GENE HODGE, college student from Lancaster, dreading the tho’t of having to leave Newberry ... Birthday anniversaries of the coming week: J. T. Dennis, May 30; Mrs. James Smith, May 31; W. O- Wilson, May 30; John C. Goggans, May 31; L. G. Eskridge, June 1; Mrs. Anna S. Pearsall, ,who will celebrate her 93rd birthday, June 2; Mrs. Mae A. Aull, June 3; B. Y. Abrams, June 5.