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MAKE EVERY PAY DAY WAR \\ bond day STOF SPINDIHG—SA ft POLIAKS Our Job Is to Sive Dollars Buy War Bomb Ivtry Pay Day VOLUME 5; NUMBER 3S The Rising Sun—1856-1860 NEWBERRY, S. C, FRIDAY. JULY 3. 1942 FLOYD BRADLEY DIED WEDNESDAY Floyd Bradley, one of Newberry’s most beloved citizens, died Wednes day afternoon about two o’clock at a Columbia hospital where he had gone for treatment a few days before. Mr. Bradley underwent an operation Wed nesday and it is said that a heart attack followed. Mr. Bradley had been connected with local banks here for more than 30 years. He was for many years with the old Commercial bank along with John M. Kinard and W. H. Mc- Fall, both of whom died a few years ago. At the time of his death Mr. Bradley was assistant manager of the South Carolina National bank. Mr. Bradley was a native of the county and attended county schools, Newberry college and also attended a business school in New York state. Published Weekly Bamberg Farmers Plant "Soldiers Acres Bamberg, June 28.—One hundred and fifty Bamberg county farm fami lies have bound themselves to plant an “acre for a soldier”, and in this manner make their contribution to the cause of American victory in the war with the Axis powers. The sol diers’ acres are dedicated formally to some man in the service. He may dr may not be a member of the farmer’s family. This is one phase of FSA service in the county. The purpose of the “acre for _ soldier” movement which is spreading throuout the South is grow suf ficient food for the family at home, thereby releasing from marketable sources food for a soldier. By pro viding vegetables in the home gar den, not only is food produced for one SHORT NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Cooley and son, Tommy, of Elkin, N. C., spent the week-end with Mrs. Cooley’s mother, Mrs. C. J. Purcell, who returned home with them Sunday for a month’s visit with them. “Buzz” Purcell and Louise Purcell are spending a month in Tampa, Fla. with Louise’s sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. West. 1 iii i hiiv ovaic. or more soldiers, but transportation He was one of the most prominen f ac j]jtj es are saved, and in this way members of the First Baptist churo f armer i s further contributing to the war effort. and was active in all its undertak ings. He served as its treasurer and was a life member of the deacons. Mr. Bradley was the son board of I The “acre for a soldier” garden D also known as victory garden, car- of the | ries with it; the P Iant ’ n £ of a11 year- late E. Pinckney and Rebecca Anne m^nd, garden products, so that, theo Butler Bradley of Newberry county, retically, the soldier may have fresh Surviving are his wife, the former 'vegetables in all months of the year. Eunice Abrams; a brother, Tom P. Then the products are consumed at Bradley, Knoxville, Tenn; a niece [wne, as it is not possible to ship to Mrs. Fred Wertz, and a nephew, the soldier for whom the garden is Floyd Bradley Monroe. dedicated, releasing food shipments Funeral services were held Thur?- f. or the family from the transport- day afternoon at 5 o’clock at the resi- tion problem. dence on Calhoun street, conducted The farmer feels that he is ren- by the Rev. J. Aubrey Estes, the Rev. dering a patriotic service, and the E. D. Kerr and the Rev. Herbert plan enables many farmers, white Chambers. Burial followed in Rose- and negro, to make his contribu mont cemetery. Miss Keller Young of Whitmire was a business visitor in Newberry last Thursday. Mrs. Maybeth McNaull, of Colum bia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood in Helena. Mrs. R. F. Nichols spent last Tues day and Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. A. S. Heldman in Spartanburg. TUGWELL TO QUIT GOVERNOR'S POST Miss Mary Kester, who is with the clerical department of the War ‘de partment, Washington, is spending two weeks with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Kester on College street. -4 Miss Kate Bullock, of Columbia, visited her sister, Mrs. R. H. Ander son last Thursday. Mrs. Duane Livingston returned to her home in Spartanburg Friday af ter visiting her mother, Mrs. D. A. Livingston ahd sister. Miss Mary Livingston for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Hack Wallace and Misses Virginia Anderson and Marie Fellers were visitors in Columbia Sunday, having gone down to take Miss Carrie Lee McSwain to the air port to catch a plane for Charleston where she is employed at the port of embarkation. Mrs. Van Oxner, of Kinards, was a visitor in the city Friday. Misses Sarah and Margaret Gary, of Kinards, were business visitors in Newberry over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cromer and darghter, Mrs. Lee Sechlar and Miss Ethel Cromer of Greenville, were Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. H. O. Stone on Caldwell street. Miss Virginia Graham attended the Tom Dorrity, a student at a medi cal college in Memphis, Tenn. is vis iting his sister, Mrs. Arthur Welling. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wheeler, of Gaffney spent the past weekend with Mr. Wheeler’s mother, Mrs. J. D Wheeler on Harper street. Miss De lores Fant, niece of Mr. Wheeler ac companied them home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Wicker, of Charleston have returned home after visiting relatives in Newberry and Greer. Mrs. Mattie Lou Blackman accompanied them home for a visit. MOORE APPOINTED JUDGE ADVOCATE .. . . ., ., | -.vjiss Virginia Uraham attended the tion to winning the war, even though , Weber _ Mi ] ler wedding in Summerville he is unable to render any other ser- | g unc ] a y afternoon. She was accom vice. JAMES HUDDLESTON panied home by Miss Marjorie Jes- sen for a visit. Charles C. Moore, state senator from Spartanburg county, who is James Henry Huddleston, 86, na- now stationed at the Miami Beach, tive of Manchester, England, and a Fla., base as a first lieutenant in retired employee of Oakland cotton the air corps, has been appointed mills, died Monday afternoon at the trial judge advocate of the air base home of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Guinn general court-martial, according to with whom he had lived for many word received here. Lieut. Moore entered the armed forces early this year and has been stationed at the Miami base since that time. As trial judge advocate of the base’s general court martial, Lieut. MuOre will be the chief prosecution attorney for the army in the trial of persons brought before the court. The base’s general court martial is the army post’s court which cor responds in civil'life to this county’s general sessions court. As trial judge advocate, Lieut. Moore holds a posi tion similar to that of the prosecut ing attorney in civil court. years. Although in declining health for several months, his death came as a shock to his many friends. Funeral services were held Tues day afternoon at 5 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guinn with the Rev. O. H. Hatchett officiating. Inter ment followed in Rosemont cemetery. NEW BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY LT. ARTHUR MAYBIN, JR. AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA Lt. Arthur Maybin, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maybin, near Whit mire. has been transferred from Camp Wheeler to Fort Benning, Geor gia, Where he will take a 13 weeks training course in motor maintain- ence. Lt. Maybin was a member of the June graduating class at Clem- son College. KENDALL MILLS LUTHERAN PARISH Rev. J. B. Harman, pastor. Summer Memorial—10:30 a. m., Sunday school, Mr. M. E. Shealy, supt. 11:30 a. m., Church worship and the Holy Communion. 6 p. m., Luther Leagues. Bethany—6 p. m., Sunday school, Mr. E. B. Hite, supt. 7 p. m., Church worship. Visitors are invited to attend all services. A successful Bible school has been held in both churches. At Summer Memorial the enrollment was 111 arid the average attendance was 90; and at Bethany the enrollment was 58 arid the average attendance was 41. Recently quite a number of new books have been received at the County Library. A few of these are best sellers on the war and on the conquered countries; others are the best of the recent fiction. There are some new books for children, too. For adults: Mine Eyes Have Seen—Withington. The Hill Is Mine—Walsh. The Moon Is Down!—Steinbeck. In This Our Life—Glasgow. Dragon Seed—Pearl Buck. Old McDonald Had a Farm—Mc Donald. Roman Hat Mystery—Ellery Queen. Border Kid-—Brand. Breath of Life—Baldwin. Meet Me in St. Louis—-Benson. And Now Tomorrow—Field. Respectfully Yours, Annil—Brack, way. Flight to Arras—Exupery. A New Way of Life—Hichens. Frenchman’s Creek—Du Maurier. Bride of Glory—Field. The Lonely Road—Carfrae. All of Their Lives—Brinig. Mrs. Lalter Lovett and two chil dren, Janny and Charles, returned to their home in Lovett, Ga. Sunday af ter spending three weeks with Mrs. Lovett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Williams on Mayer Avenue. They returned home with Mr. Lovett, who spent the week-end with them : Newberry. Gay and Dorothy French and Delo- ra Fant returned to their home in Newberry last Friday after spending two weeks at Kanuga Lake, near Hendersonville, N. C. IT’S CORPORAL AULL NOW Luther Aull, son of Mrs. Mae Aull of College street, stationed at Ham mer Field, Fresno, California has recently been promoted to rank of CorporaL Luther was employed at the Sun office for a number of years before going into the service. O. F. Armfield and son, Billy, spent the past week-end In Charles ton with Miss Ruth Doris Armfield at 96 Church street. Mrs. George Hendrix, of Spartan burg, visited her sister, Mrs. D. J. Wililams Tuesday. ST. PAUL’S PARISH Pomaria, S. C. J. E. ROOF, Pastor The regular meeting of the joint council will be held Sunday, July 5, 4 p. m. at Bachman’s Chapel church. The councilmen are urged to be present. HAL KOI - ... Wj JR. GOES TO TON Miss Lucile Smith, of Kinards, was a business visitor in Newberry Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. A. C Cartledge and two children, Patsy and Juanita, of Norfolk, Va. are visiting Mrs. Cart- ledges parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ixmg on College street extension. Mrs. Anna Julia Hipp was carried to the Columbia hospital last week. According to the latest report she was improving, but it may be several days before she will be able to re turn home. BLACKOUT TO BE HELD HERE MONDAY, JULY 27 J. Keister Willingham, director of the Newberry county defense council, states that an application for a black out has been filed with the 3rd In- tercepter Command at Tampa, Fla., to be held here on Monday, July 27th. The sirens ordered some time ago are on hand and work is progressing on the installation and it is thought everything wil be in readiness for the blackout. It is the hope of those i ncharge to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Lambeth, of | have_ the temporary center located at DANNY LAMBETH VOLUNTEERS Georgetown, were week-end visitors in the home of Mrs. Lambeth’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Derrell Smith and family on Main street. Friends of the young couple will be interested to learn that Mr. Lambeth has been accepted in the navy with the rank of ensign. He will leave for Boston July 13th, where he will take a five months course in a naval school pre paratory to becoming a physical ed ucation instructor in the navy. Mr. Lambeth is a graduate of Newberry the fire department with the idea of having the permanent center located there. 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. Please note change of hour both for Sunday school and the service. Beth-Eden—11:00 a. m., Sunday school, Mr. and Mrs. Tom P. Johnson and daughter, Miss Tommie Johnson, at tended the wedding Sunday of Miss Catherine Coble and Lt. Edwin Niven which took place at the Presbyterian church in Monroe, N. C. Miss John son was one of the bridesmaids. Lt. Niven is a nephew of Mrs. Johnson. He is in the Marine Corps stationed at Quantico, Va. Hal Kohn, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Kohn, Sr., left Wednesday for Washingrton, D. C. where he has ob tained work in the War Map making section of the War Department. Washington, June 28. — Rexford Guy Tugwell, governor of Puerto Rico and an original “braintruster” soon will step down from his gubernatorial post after a short but hectic term in office and will be succeeded by a na tive Puerto Rican, high quarters dis closed tonight. The change in the governorship is part of a program to give Puerto Rico greater political autonomy. It will place a native in the governorship for the first time in history. The timing of the move—it is ex pected within the next month—is aimed at providing a political “truce” in the island which is sharply split over Tugwell’s policies and activities. The “truce” probably will embrace a drastic adjustment of the insular economy.- The long-range program of great er political autonomy for Puerto Rico is said to envision a presiden tial recommendation to congress to change the island governorship into an elective instead of an appointive post. Tugwell’s resignation—which had not been expected so soon—has been agreed to by Secretary of the Inter ior Harold Ickes, who has jurisdic tion over Puerto Rico, and by Pres! dent Rosevelt. Tugwell will come to Washington shortly on “official busi ness”, and he probably will accept an other federal post. He was named governor less than a year ago, but in that time he has stirred up many bitter controversies. Some of his woes may have stemmed from his cooperation with the island’s left-wing political leader, Luis Munoz Marin. He was accused by conserva tive elements of using the island as a “guinea pig” for social experi ments. $1.00 PER YEAR I HAD RATHER By PAUL STEWART Pastor First Baptist Church PELZER, S. C. Ensign Cecil G. Boggs, who re cently received his wings from the U. N. R. A. base in Miami, Fla. has been a recent visitor in Newberry with friends. Miss Agnes Mayes left last week for Blue Ridge, N. C. where she will spend the summer months. She was accompanied for the day by her moth er, Mrs. John Mayes and Miss Jeanne Johnstone. Rev. and Mrs. John A. Sanders and son, Felix, of Harlingen, Texas ar rived Tuesday night for a visit with Mrs. Sanders’ mother, Mrs. J. B. Halfacre and other relatives. _ Mr. Herndon Hentz, supt. college where he was an outstanding The Luther League will meet at the football player. close of Sunday school. Mrs. Lambeth is the former Miss St. James—11:00 a. m., Sunday Lucy Smith of this city. She will re- school, Mr. William Ballentine, supt. main in Georgetown, where she holds The Luther League will meet at the a position in the bank, for the pre sent. close of Sunday school. W. JR., | MR. J. T. CROMER DONATES OLD RUBBER TO CAMPAIGN Possibly the oldest piece of rubber Lt. W. Roy Anderson, Jr., of Camp | collected in Newberry county in the ROY ANDERSON, LIEUTENANT Davis, N. C., is expected to arrive in the city July 4th to spend a 10 days furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roy Anderson and sister, 'Miss Virginia Anderson. Lt. Ander son has recently finished Officers Training school and received his com mission as second lieutenant. He will be sent to another training camp at the end of his furlough. Rubber Salvage drive is a motorcy cle tire and tube belonging to J. T. Cromer, which he purchased in 1907. Mr. Cromer states that the tire arid tube were used on a motorcycle be owned and when he changed tires he hung the used ones on a peg in his shop where they remained until the “yelp for help” came from Uncje Sam. Pvt. James Sheely Setzler, who has been stationed at Fort Eustis, Va. for the past two months has been trans ferred to Camp Tyson, Tenn., where he is attending technician’s school. Ellerbe Pelham, of Spartanburg, visited his mother, Mrs. W. E. Pel ham, last week. Rev. M. L? Kester left Wednesday afternoon for Cleveland, N. C. where he was called to conduct the funeral of a close friend and former parish- ner. He expects to return to the city Friday of this week. Mrs. E. E. Epting and son, Gene left Wednesday morning for Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia, to spend a few days with Mrs. Epting’s husband, Lt. Epting. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Nichols were recent visitors in the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hiers in Charleston. Mrs. Jack Gentry, of Spartanburg, is spending a few days with her sis ter, Mrs. R. F. Nichols on Drayton street. „ 1_ MR. AND MRS. FORD KURTZ CELEBRATE SILVER ANNI VERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Ford Kurtz of Hollis, Long Island, New York, who have been the guests of Mrs. Kurtz’s mother, Mrs. John W. Chappell for the past ten days, entertained with a delightful drop-in party Saturday evening, June 27, at the Wallace home on College street, the occasion being the celebration of their 26th wedding anniversary. The guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. Roy Clary and Miss Sophia Way. Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz were Mr. and Mrs. John Chappell, brother and sister-in- law of Mrs. Kurtz, Mrs. B. B. Kin ard, an aunt, Peter Kurtz, the coo pie’s son. Mrs. Kurtz, the former Miss Gladys Chappell of Newberry was lovely in a dress of white imported lace, made sweetheart neck, long sleeves and a short train. She carried an old fashioned nosegay of roses arid gladioli. Mrs. P. E. Way had charge of the register in which two hundred guests registered between the hours of 9' to 12 o’clock. Mrs. Azilee Parr Patrick, a friend of many years, and through whom the couple met when Mr. Kurtz was resident engineer at the Parr Shoals electrical development when it was in process of construction, entertaiped in the dining room assisted by Mi§s Frances Wallace. Sandwiches, cheese straws, cakes, punch, and mints were served. The dining table was over laid with a Chinese linen cloth cen tered with a gorgeous arrangement of roses and gladioli. The flowers used in the decora tion of the home were numerous and lovely, having been sent by friends. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Owens of Clinton, Mrs. Mamie Tillman and Miss Hortepse Woodson of Edgefield, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bailey of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman of Greenwood apd Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bailey of Clinton. P. O. HOURS FOR FOURTH Due to the fact that the Fourth of July falls on Saturday this year, the local post office will remain open to render service to the public. The usual Saturday hours will be observ ed, all windows remaining open from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. However, in view of the fact that all the business houses of the city are to observe Mon day, July 6th as a holiday, the post office will observe a half holiday on that day, the windows remaining op en from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. There will be no delivery by rural carriers on Saturday, July 4th. We can be judged by our “rathers’’ because they reveal our true selves. Although we are not always given our rather we cherish them, and many times give expression to them. Some time ago I read that Jimmy Cambruzzi had rather be a little American than to be a “big shot” in Italy. In a recent issue of THIS WEEK magazine, Eve H. Taylor wrote: “Jimmy Cambruzzi, ex-Italian, is now an American citizen with a story to tell. He claims that the present unpleasant condition of the world is partly bis fault. And here’s the funny thing about that statement: he is right. “When Italy was one of the allies in World war I, Jimmy was a ser geant in the Italian army. One of his subordinates was an obscure cor poral by the name of Mussolini. First initial, B. for Bernito. “Jimmy’s company was right up in the front lines under fire. On an ex cursion into No-Man’s-Land, B. Mus solini stopped a lot of bullets—Ger man ones—at the same time. Ser geant Cambruzzi crawled out to bring back the riddled corporal. “It was Jimmy who saved the life of the man who later became II Duce. “Among the souvenirs Jimmy brought with him to America after the war are his military papers and a photoghaph of his old company. Sure enough, B. Mussolini is thqre, big as life. “Jimmy soon learned to speak En glish. As quickly as possible he be came a full-fledged citizen and settl ed down to being happy. He liked it Jobs Now Open At Charleston Navy Yard Charleston, July 3—An average of 51 new employes was added to the Charleston Navy Yard payroll every day during the first three months of the current year, the Yard Labor Board disclosed today ?n a statement asking qualified persons in Georgia and South Carolina to r< g ster for civil service positions here. Traynor Ferillo, civilian spokes man of the labor unit, said openings existed in more than 60 classifications of skilled workers, articifers, office workers and laborers. While the certification of qualified individuals does not always mean im mediate employment, Ferillo pointed out, there are any instances where a person is sent to a job immediately on passing civil service examination “We are anticipating expansion/ the spokesman said, “and we must have a large pool of eligibles from which to draw—people who can step right into a position within two or three days after being notified of his or her employment. The higher grade an applicant makes on examination, Ferillo ex plained, the quicker his opportunity of going to work. Files are changed daily, he added, and those with top marks are placed at the head of the list. Citizens who are interested in em ployment possibilities at Charleston Navy Yard, Ferillo concluded, may obtain complete information from any first or second class postoffice. FRED DOMINICK TAKES JOB AT WASHINGTON Fred H. Dominick has been an pointed a Special Assistant to the Director of the War Frauds unit of the Department of Justice at Wash ington, effective July 1. Mr. Domi nick’s family will remain in New berry for the present. Dominick and Workman will retain their offices "in the Exchange Bank building, but the business of the firm will be hamfled by Judge W’orkman from his office in the court house. DAVE BLACKWELL IS MAJOR Capt. Dave S. Blackwell, who has been stationed in Panama for several months has recently received promo tion to. the rank of Major. He is now stationed at Howard Field, Canal Zone, as a member of the 40th Bomb Group. Major Blackwell, before vol unteering for the service was con nected with the CCC camp near here and was very popular with the people of Newberry. ’ BETH EDEN BARBECUE The annual Barbecue will be held i y. .. at Beth Eden this year on Wednesday, tV™® t ^ f ° r - August 5th. Pigfoot stew night be- LvF Z° U , want to help ^e soldier ai Mrs. J. W. Ballentine and little son, Fred, of Leesville are visiting Mrs. Ballentine’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shealy, Sr.—Little Mountain News. The state campaign has. been de void of special interest and of all ex citement up to this time. All indi cations and reports that we have heard point to the election of former Governor Blease on the first ballot. It will be the first time so far as we recall where any one has been given a third term as governor in South Carolina. It is even more inviting now to take soft drinks at the Gilder & Weeks company since the instalment of that new and beautiful marble counter and fountain. It looks cool and refreshing. Mr. Floyd Bradley has had to re turn to the Columbia hospital, having gone Monday, accompanied on the train by Mr. Homer Schumpert. (Ed. —Mr. Bradley is now a patient in the Columbia hospital). Mr. John F- Clarkson has the con tract to dispense soft drinks, etc., at the country club. You have to hand it to John that he is on the spot. Now when the electric line gets to running from Oakland to the club house and perhaps around the bend to the other mills here, Newberry will rise higheg*. Let her rise. LET’S HELP SQUEEZE HITLER One of the most attractive signs I’ve seen lately about Hitler, and buying defense bonds and stamps, is the one painted on the side of Hal Kohn’s store opposite Gilder and Weeks drug store. The background is red and blue, with a white V for victory used as nut cracker with Hitler’s head in the jaws and a soldier and a work man squeezing it with all their might. They seem to be doing a good job of it as Hitler’s head is beginning to crack under the pressure. At ihe top of the sign, between the V, on a blue background is written in white “Bay Bonds,” and at the bottom in white "For Victory.” Underneath is a space where each month the change of Newberry’s bond quota will be posted. This “masterpiece” as Hal terms it, is really unique and if you haven’t seen it be sure to drive by on your net visit to town. Hal Kohn donat ed the sign board and Matt Adame executed the design which Bond Pigfoot stew night be fore. Make plans now to attend the best barbecue in the county.—jly3-5t Pleasures derived from sin have to be paid for. David said, “I would rather stand outside the door of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness” He dearly loved the house of God. He prized being there more thap spending days, or years elsewhere. Paul wrote: “Most gladly will rather glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon (shelter, or spread a tabernacle over) me” Endure hardships in Christ’s name have their compensations. There are so many in the world today that had rather choose sin than righteousness, the devil rather than Ohr»«t* “Men love darkness rather . than light, because their deeds are here. He liked the people and the i e vil”. “The chief priests moved the country. Liked it well enough to ig nore the personal letters he got from Musolini and the opportunity he had to make capital of his rela tionship with Italy’s new big shot. “Chances are, II Duce would have given him a soft government post. But Jimmy had a job in the U. S. He thought the job was swell. And he was sure the U. S. was the greatest country in the world. He had to go to Italy a few years ago. But be fore he left, he made sure that he’d get back in. “He did, all right. And just the other day, after reading the papers and thinking of what he’d seen on bis trip, he said he’d often wondered what would have happened if he had not saved the corporal’s life: There would have been no II Duce to invade Ethiopia or Albania or to sign up as Hitler’s junior partner. “His job? Oh, yes—we forgot to mention that James Cambruzzi is our garbage man! He says he had rather be a garbage man in the U. S. than a “big shot” under the dicta tors. The Bible tells us that Moses “chose rather to suffer the afflic tions with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a sea son.” Moses weighed the worst of religion on one side of the scales and the best of pleasures and decided. Position and pleasure did not blind him to the needs of his own people. He chose the hard life for their sake, not losing sight of the great reward, rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasure.’ in the court and the life of Egypt Pleasures are fleeting. “Like a snowflake on the river, A moment seen, then gone forevpr’’ people, that he (Pilate) should rather release Barabbas unto them.” What are your rathers? “Choose ye this day whom ye will serve. . but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” I had rather have Christ than all the things and hon ors in the world. “I had rather be the least of those Who are the Lord’s alone Than wear a diadem And sit upon a throne!” I had rather be right and do ri^ht than do wrong and obtain position and material things. Some time ago I read of a young physician who turned down a dishonorable offer when he was sorely in need of money. A business concern offered Robert E. Lee a large salary to become its president when he was told it was his name and not his services that was desired he said, “My name, is pot president. When he was told it was for sale.” He chose rather to be president of a small college with lit tle pay rather than to “sell” his name. “I had rather always fail in life And die unnoticed and in need, And keep my high aims in my heart, Than aim at small things & succeeJ.” I had rather be of service to hu manity than to occupy a lofty posi tion without being a blessing to others. “I’d rather write a line worth while Than be a sceptered king; Deserve a child’s approving smile, Than all a throne could bring; I’d rather know that here and now, Folks found a friend in me, Than wear a crown upon my brow,—. For that is ROYALTY!” _ and the workman squeeze Hitler real hard, just get out that money you laid away and buy all the defense bonds and stamps you possibly can. CIRCLE MEETINGS * The circles of the Woman’s society of Christian service of Central Meth odist church will meet Monday, July 6, as follows: No. 2—Mrs. Frank Lom-inack, 4:00 p. m. No. 3—Central church 4:30 p. m. Louise Best—Mrs. William Buford, Monday, July 13, 4:00 p. m. SEEN ABOUT TOWN MRS. VENESSA HOLT and MISS CORRIE LEI HAVIRD walking up College street—ELLERBE PELHAM mailing letters—“NOOKIE” LANG FORD looking in the files of twenty years ago and spying CLAUDE SAN DERS’ name in a Bank ad as book keeper—ENSIGN JAMES UNDER WOOD stopping in the Sun office talking with the editor—FRA Nil SANDERS saying when he gets into the army he won’t consider anythlrig less than a gold leaf (major) on his uniform—BUDDY LIPSCOMB says get out those old overshoes, leaky hot water bottles and worn out tires and tubes and take them to your fav orite filling station as the big rubber drive has been extended until July 10—Don’t forget to put your name on the club roll so you may vote when the time comes; don’t complain that there is so little you can do to pro mote better government until you have done that little—A small negro boy working around the house for a lady in the city when served dinner was asked if the other white ladies he woriced for put sugar in his tea. He replied, “no mam, dey jist puts dem Saxophone tablets in it.—O. H. DICKENSON in the Sun .office Sat urday telling your scribe that he was proud to have the honor of votTrig for a man of Judge Blease’s calibre— MR. and MRS. METTS FANT cele brating their wedding anniversary Sunday—MRS TANT WICKER re marking that she was all ready for the blackout having bought two lamp; and some candles. Birthday Anni versaries through July 9: Mrs. F. J. Weir and R. G. Wallace July 4; Mrs. J. D. Wheeler July 5; Miss Sara Wilson July 6; Miss Rose Hamm, Dr. Hugh K. Boyd, Dr. Claude Sease, Al len Calcote, Dr. T. H. Pope and Se- phia Way July 7; Alice Constance Armfield and E. L. Lominick July 8; and Frank Sanders July 9,