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V, ) PAGE POUR nn 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA O. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publisher One Year One Dollar Published Every Friday In The Year Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the postoffice at Newberry. South Carolina, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. AN EVEN BREAK It will take hundreds of millions of manhours to do the paper work and policing if we put the war economy on a wholly compulsory basis.,This was the gist of a recent announcement by Boake Carter, not ed commentator. Mr. Carter then suggested that voluntary measures be tried. They worked in the last war. Why not this time? Most of the restrictions will be in the retail field: food and clothing, necessities which now go in . large quantities to our allies and the mili tary services. And although the task that would be imposed on the retail er would be staggering, the record shows that he will gladly do his part to secure the cooperation of consum ers in every instance where it is de cided the force of law shall not ap ply. The merchandising industry, led by the chain stores, aggressively pursued price and rationing policies in close cooperation with government authorities, long before any laws were passed putting such action on a compulsory basis. Every effort has been made by re tail distributors to secure consumer cooperation in the fair distribution of meat, coffee, can goods, candy, gum and scores o- other items. Lim its often have been placed on the quantity of goods sold to a single purchaser. In practically all cases, these voluntary controls have been accepted wholeheartedly by the pub lic. One of the reasons for this wide acceptance is the fact that modern mass distribution is a closely inte grated industry. Similar controls are in effect in all sections. Particu larly is this true of the chain sys tems. Coffee in Kansas is no more expensive than coffee in California. Likewise, rationing of pineapple juice is not confined to one or tWo areas. Regardless of whether the controls are voluntarily established by the merchant or enfosced by government, public cooperation is essential if the consumer is to get an even break in the distribution of scarce commodi ties. PAINLESS RUIN Government borrowing, according to a recent statement of the secre tary of the treasury, will amount to between seven and ten billion dollars during December. He emphasized that as much as possible of this gi gantic sum must come out of the “current income and savings of the people,” rather than from the banks. The reason is plain. Borrowing heavily from the banks means more inflation, because it creates new credit. Borrowing directly from the people is an effective brake on in flation. Unfortunately, it is easier to borrow from the banks'—which is only one step removed from printing greenbacks—than it is to go to the For All Time .... The choice one makes in selecting a Monument is lasting in its effect. Chosen wisely, a memor ial prolongs a dear memory, an enduring tribute to one who has gone; a last act of one who re membered. ? See that your departed loved ones have marked resting places this Christmas. Newberry Monument Co. “A Home Concern” J. B. COWARD, Prop. Sinclair Greases save farmers money over a season because they last so long. They help prevent costly breakdowns because they lubricate moving parts safely. You play safe and save money when you use Sinclair Greases ; . • . • - - ■ q Let me deliver to your farm Strother C. Paysinger AGENT SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY already burdened taxpayer. The i politicians have so far taken the easiest way with little objection from the people. However, the cost of total war is so great that a day of reckoning is close. We can “pain lessly” stuff our banks with govern ment obligations until our money and our savings are destroyed and the war effort imperiled, or we can dig into our pockets and our standard of living with the realization that the war must be won the hard way. The banking industry has steadily opposed unlimited government bor rowing from the banks. The bank ers have worked ceaselessly to sell war bonds directly to the .people. They have sold over 80 per cent of all such bonds in the hands of the public. Thanks to their efforts, the inflationary trend has been definite ly slowed. TALKING THRU OUR HATS We are beginning to get a taste of the real meaning of authoritarian government. The business man, the farmer, the laborer, the housewife, even our children will soon feel the sold clutch of Washington edict. We accept it as part of the price of win ning the war. None oi us like it. We are assured that it will be tem porary, that all controls will auto matically terminate when the emerg ency is over. Whether this proves true, depends upon the people them selves. Any nation that spends 300 billion dollars tc win a war, can be sure of nothing. And we probably will spend a lot more than that. The recent elections were analyzed by the experts as a condemnation of the bungling of the war by the pol iticians. Democrats attributed their defeat to the rubber fiasco, the bure aucratic handling of the selective service, rationing, or the fear that war news was not given fully and truthfully. The Republicans had their pet reasons for winning. They jibed substantially with those of the Democrats. The fiscal problem re ceived scant attention., And yet jn that problem lies the question of whether wc will be able to revoke wartime dictatorship once victory is won. If we survive this war in a state of regulated bankruptcy, dictator ship will be permanent. At present we are headed in that direction. We are paying for the war largely on borrowed money, in spite of the fact that national income is at a record high. England, and oven Germany, are paying for their fighting on a fifty-fifty basis. They receive a dol lar in taxes for every dollar they borrow from their people. Of course this, means suffering. So far, we have avoided suffering. We are fighting what Life magazine has termed a “Happy War”. We talk about post-war rehabilita tion, of security. We pay lip serv ice to the American system of free enterprise. But the only thing we are really doing is talking thru our collective hats. There can be no ef fective plan for the future unless a sane non-political program of war taxation is adopted and adopted soon, a program that hits every cit izen, hits him until he is on the verge of destitution. Only then can we begin to fell assured that free dom will return to this country af ter the war. MRS. D. L. WEDAMAN Funeral serivces for Mrs. D. L. Wedaman, 60, of Pomaria, who died early Wednesday afternoon in the Columbia hospital, were held Thurs day morning at 11:30 from the Beth lehem Lutheran church in Pomaria. Surviving Mrs. Wedaman are her husband. 3 sisters, Mrs. J. E. Koon, of Columbia; Mrs. J. M. Shealy and Mrs. D. L. Halfacre, of Pomaria; one brother E. W. Epting of Pomaria; one son, David Leroy Wedaman and a granddaughter, Miss Evelyn Weda man, both of Columbia, and several nieces and nephews. THE NEWBERRY SUN RETURNS TO COUNTY .' REV. DARR HALTIWANGER Rev. W. Darr Haltiwanger, for several years in charge of Lutheran chuches in the Johnston area, has returned to the county to take up work at Grace Lutheran at Prosperi ty. Rev. Haltiwanger is well and favorably known in the county hav- ig held the charge new supplied by Rev. M. L. Kester for a number of years. Rev. Haltiwanger lost his wife a few weeks ago at Johnston. Mr. Haltiwanger will preach his first sermon at Grace diurch next Sunday, beginning at 11 o’clock and a good congregation is expected to welcome him to Prosperity. COBB FIRST TO PAY 1943 DUES Mr. O. M. Cobb evidently knew that I had to attend a meeting in Co lumbia Friday p. m., December 4, thereby missing Santa Claus parade, so he comes in and hands me a check for his 1943 Chamber of Commerce dues—reestablishing my belief in Santa Claus and evidencing his in terest in and endorsemet of Chamber of Commerce. Thanks Mr. Cobb for that fine spirit, good example, also the grand start for the new year. During an intermission of above meeting I was introduced as secre tary of Newberry Chamber of Com merce to a man from a neighboring town. After personal greetings, he made this statement, T wish we had a Chamber of Commerce,” I see in the papers where you always have something going on in Newberry. There is very little taking place in our town, and what does never gets in # the paper. We were harder hit by the tornado than Newberry, and all the notice we got was a little space, and he held up his fingers in dicating about an inch, stating that our town was also struck by tornado. T sure wish we had a Chamber of Commerce”. We don’t claim credit for all of Newberry’s publicity, but we do a,p- prfeciate the facts that our efforts are being recognized, even in other towns.—L. C. Graham, secretary. JACOB BENSON KOON Funeral services for Jacob Benson Koon were held at 2 p. m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran church with the Rev. J. E. Roof officiating. Inter ment followed in the church ceme tery. Mr. Koon died Tuesday night at his residence following a heart at tack Mr. Koon was married twice, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eva. Meetze Koon. From his first mar riage, to Miss Lula Kate Aull who died several years ago, two sons and four daughters survive. They are John E. Koon, Columbia; Thomas J. Koon, Spartanburg; Mrs. Virgil J. Shealy, Prosperity; Mrs. John M. Harmon, Pomaria; Mrs. S. J. Cook and Mrs. J. E. Pickens of Bishopville. Be Sure to visit COONER’S for Pretty Christmas things OPEN A CHARGE ACCOUNT C o o n e r * s FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1942 Remember Pearl Harbor—Every Payday Home , Demonstration News By ETHEL L. COUNTS “Eat a good breakfast to start a good day” is a wise rule anytime. It’s an especially wise rule to follow in winter and in this busy wartime. To rate praise as “good”, a break fast scores on three counts, say home economists of the U. S. Department of Agriculture It has appetite ap peal. It is nourishing, And it pro vides needed amounts and propor tions of energy foods to carry through until lunch time. Leaving out breakrast or eating a hasty, poor one, makes a bad start for any member of the family, young or old. An active, growing child needs to break his fast with foods for energy and body-building. Foods that give energy for walking, run ning, games, and help around the house include eggs, milk, cheese, meat, and fruits that provide valua ble vitamins. Even elderly people may need a substantial meal first thing in the morning, since many prefer not to take a heavy meal, at evening. As for a worker, one who does ac tive work in a factory, on a farm, or around the house, needs a break fast hearty enough to stay by until the next meal. Some office workers and others who sit at work may find_ fruit, a warm beverage and toast sufficient—provided they can bal ance off at lunch & dinner the bud get of foods they need. But for peo ple in general, a good breakfast is good health insurance. Variety in the breakfast menu adds interest appeal but the general pattern may be much the same. For a starter, fruit of some sort. Fruit is refreshing and appetizing, and may also supply much of the vitamin C needed by everyone daily. In fact, if you don’t get some food fairly rich in vitamin C at breakfast it is hard to get your day’s quota. Citrus fruits and tomato juice are popular as breakfast starters for both these reasons. If the day’s vitamin C sup ply is taken care of at some othbr meal, home canned and dried fruits have a place on the family breakfast menu, as do fresh apples and pears, applesauce or baked apples, and such bottled juices as cranberry, grape, and apple. Some people like a mix ture of vegetable juices or sauer kraut juice for breakfast. The more whole-grains that are used in the bread and cereal part of the menu, the better for the family. Ready-prepared cereals save time, but in cold weather most people like hot cooked cereal. Try whole wheat cooked in milk, or brown rice steam ed with figs, or hominy served with honey, maple syrup, or bit of sweet fruit preserves. Some families like warm whole milk on cooked cereal, others prefer cream. That’s a mat ter of taste or pocketbook. But it’s wise to teach children to eat and en joy cereal with no sugar. Along with the breakfast cereals are a variety of greakfast breads everyone enjoys—hot crisp toast, muffins, biscuits, crusty corn bread, coffee bread, waffles, or pancakes. Many people enjoy these breakfast breads with a bit of marmalade or some other sweet spread. Sunday morning waffle sandwiches, for in stance, can be made of two waffles with melted butter stirred into honey as a filling. To think back to the daily eight kinds of foods,eggs needed .may often be provided at breakfast. When meat, fish or poultry are used at break fast these will provide all or part of the day’s allowance for these foods. On such a day, dinner might have as its main dish a protein food al ternating for meat—such as dried beans, peas, or cheese. Popular for breakfast are creamed dishes on toast or waffles such as creamed codfish or finnan haddie, or creamed smoked tongue. For a Sunday breakfast kidney stew or broiled liv er is a favorite. A quick and differ ent protein dish is brains scrambled with eggs. Mackerel or other salt fish broiled under direct heat makes a delicious dish. Last of all, there’s the breakfast drink to consider. In cold weather almost everybody likes a cup of something for breakfast. The child ren may like warm milk or cocoa. The grownups may take their one- cup allowance of coffee at break fast, or may have half coffee and (Contiued on page seven) Gmm Q/mvmg 'Plcmfc Christmas Flowers We have a big assort ment of Pot Plants and Cut Flowers .for. the Christmas holidays. —Just phone your or der to 592-w and we will give it our per sonal attention, and fix them up in beautiful Christinas wrappings and ribbons. —Also all kinds of cut flowers and memorial wreaths. —We specialize in de signing floral pieces for funerals. HILLCREST FLORISTS 2003 Drayton otreet MRS. J. D. K1NARD, Prop. PHONE 592-W