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THE NEWBERRY 8!jM FRIDAY, uaueaajiBti 26, 1M2 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. CAUTHEN SEES LONG SESSION By Henry Cauthen Columbia. Plans in such matters scarcely ever are announced in advance, but it is generally accepted her e that an attempt will be made at the next session of the general assem bly to obtain for the Santee-Cooper power authority specific statutory permission to buy the Columbia and Lexington privately-owned utility properties. If these plans materialize, they could well lengthen the session, since it is believed that there would certainly be a renewal of resistance which prevented the passage of leg islation along these lines at the last session of the legislature. The report here is that some of the up- and mid-state members who so vigorously and successfully fought the legislation at the last session have weakened, and would submit to some “reasonable’’ bill giving Santee- Cooper the legal right to go through with the proposed $40,000,000 trans action. This report is wholly uncon firmed, but it is fairly clear that friends of the purchase have not been idle since the last session. Even so, all opponents have not weakened, and if the legislation should be proposed, there undoubt edly would be some resistance. Those who genuinely oppose this purchase feel very strongly about it, and are prepared to fight it again. This would mean a consumption of time, and a lengthening of the session. Almost certain to be proposed is a plan to increase the salaries of state employes, and this would be calculated to stretch out the session. It is quite probable that if salary increases should be proposed, they would be voted in, but there would be opponents, and that would prob ably mean delay. It is possible that the impact of the war and of its post-war implications may have turn ed more members of the legislature into conservative channels, and that in spite of the surplus in the treas ury, there would be opposition from some to any additional spending this year, even for raises in salaries. The session could amount to a field day for the political spenders, with the surplus inviting them to create new jobs and to raise the sal aries of those who hold the existing jobs. To many members of the as sembly, there is nothing quite so im portant as being able to get jobs for constituents in the government, Yet another item which could ex tend the session to a normal peace time length could be the prospective recommendations for “streamlining” the government by the new prepar- ed-for-peace commission. Should this commission make recommendations and get them into bill form on the floor and should these recommendations involve pro posed changes of a rather drastic na ture, there will certainly be difficul ties. Almost any change would in volve a job, and that would mean trouble. But we have in the prepared-for- peace commission an unusual situ ation. It is not an “outside” organi zation, ready to tell how the gov ernment should be organized and con ducted; it is a comoination “inside- outside’’ organization; and by that is meant it is made up ot tne legisla tive leaders and the governor, as in siders, and of prominent citizens, wn<. are the outsiders. It can be seen that with this com mission having as members such men as Governor R. M. Jefferies, Senator Edgar A. Brown and Speak er Solomon Blatt, its recommenda tions could carry great weight. (Mr. Jqfferies is now a member as govern or, but undoubtedly will be appoint ed to continue on the commission when Olin D. Johnston becomes gov ernor in January. Johnston now is an appointed member of the commis sion, and when he is inaugurated, he will become a member ex-ofiicio.) The 1943 session could easily set a new record for brevity, but it can be seen that there are prospective matters Which could easily extend it. IT HAPPENED ON CHRISTMAS DAY >00^0000<X<HXMX^0C<<>00dH>CHXHXN>O0000<>CH>l><>CB>«><>>000000^ h 4 Here's hoping that you will spend a most enjoyable Yuletidc season with your loved ones and friends. A new Christmas Season^ is here with all its enjoyable pleasures, its good fellowship, its peace and contentment so greatly needed today. We sincerely trust that you will enjoy every moment of this glorious occasion, and that the future will bring you Happiness, Peace and Prosperity. Best wishes for an American Christmas to each of you! Richard L. Baker Furniture Co. Ironically enough, several strange and important war activities have taken place on Christmas day. One which many of the British and German soldiers of the last World war remember is the strange Christinas day that took place on the 1914 front. The World war was definitely on, but for a short time, on Christmas day, there was a pe riod of peace on earth between the fighting soldiers. In the Flandors sector, German and British soldiers ceased firing by mutual agreement, and went over to each other’s trenches and dugouts to spend the day in feasting and celebration. A very important military event in colonial American history also took place on Christmas day. George Washington, leading his brave, but weather-beaten army of 2,400 men across the Delaware, captured the city of Trenton, N. J. f which British and Hessian troops were then oc cupying. Over 1,600 enemy troops were captured in the surprise march. YULETIDE This is Christmas! The laughter of millions of children of a hundred racial heritages mingles with the bells that summon the devout to worship in freedom at altars of theii choice. Christmas tree lights blaze bravely through unshuttered win dows. Motor cars move to friendlj places. There is food in abundance, and general good will over the land. This is Christmas—in America. HOW HAPPY PIERRE PAID FOR HIS SPECIAL YULE GIFT Many touching, and very human stories about Christmas and the Christ Child are being told and reac at this time of the year. One of them, related recently by a movie producer in Hollywood who stated he heard it at a little Frencl church in his West coast town, fits n very weill with the spirit of Christ mas. Accordng to the story repeated, r member of a sectarian order was erecting a little vignette of the Na- * tivity scene. A short time after the scene was erected, the tiny figure j of the Christ Child was missing. The loss was reported immediate ly to the rector of the parish wh. came hurrying to the scene of wha looked like a theft. On the wa; back, feeling very sad because o the loss, he was almost struck by i boy in the little red wagon, rushinf down the street. The rector knew the happy little boy very well. Hi was Pierre, the local Baker’s son. Just as he was about to speak tc him he suddenly noticed the missing figure in the boy’s wagon. “It was you, Pierre,” he cried, “who stole the Christ Child.” Pierre, silent, said nothing and hung his head. After being scolded and asked why he took the figure, the tot be gan to stammer: “I wanted a red wagon, this wagon, for Christmas. 1 prayed for it in His name, telling Him that if I did get it I would give him a ride in it. For t is His birth day, you know.” The kind rector, tears in his eyes, had not words of reproof, but kind ness for thoughtful little Pierre. “I’m sorry, son, that I didn’t un derstand. You are quite right. It is His birthday. You have given Him more than any Magi ever gave to Him on the day of his birth, many, many years ago.” MEDIEVAL RULERS ENJOYED HUGE CHRISTMAS DINNERS! Calculation of the Christian era is usually credited to Dionysius Exi- geus in the Sixth century. However, he was somewhat in error, as it is believed Jesus was born before what wae Januray 1, in A. D. 1. The phrase Anno Domini (year of our Lord), of which A. D. is the ab breviation, was believed to have been first used in 1219. CHRISTMAS PLAY TO BE RE PEATED IN CONNECTICUT This year marks the Slst free per formance of the pageant, “Holy Nignt”—the first having been in A family affair, three ' mem bers of the ariginal cast, besides sons and granusons of others, are taking part in the 1942 performance. The villagers don’t take their act ing, and the play itself, in the light, or casual maner. Even though it cakes but one hour, the play is re- nearsed over and over again, year after year. The first rehearsals be gin just alter Thanksgiving when costumes are taken from the attic, and players begin to drop around in the evenings. When the play was first given, it was held at the town hall which had a leaky roof. When it rained, wa ter came down on the lamps, the cast and the audience. Another dis advantage was the lack of audience space. The play had to be given two or three times a night so that the many villagers from neighboring towns could see it. Even with a larger and newer ome the play still “packs them in'.’’ As did their parents many years ago, the audience and members of .he cast see the same simple scene of the Annunciation, the Child in the .nanger at Bethlehem, the Adora tion of the Magi, and the presence of he Angels—all played in panto mime. i- A piano provides the only music I for the various scenes, during which are played the songs “Holy Night,” “He Shall Feed His Flock” from the Messiah, and Handel’s “Largo.” The music, too, like the pageant it self, is the same as it was 30 years ago. PLENTY OF TREES It doesn’t take long to grow a suitable size Christmas tree from a seedling That is one of the reasons why there isn’t much possibility that the nations supply of Christmas trees will reach a point of depletion. Many farmers, having some acres of soil not suitable for regular farm ing turn the ground over to produc ing evergreens for Christmas use. Many have thus undertaken the es tablishments of Christmas tree plan tations where harvesting is conduct ed on a sustained yield basis. Most of the balsams, spruce, hem locks, pines, cedars and firs used for this purpose are the product of northen: swamp lands. CHRISTMAS GREENS For a great number of people, a house not decorated with Christmas greens would be dull indeed. One expert has pointed out, though, that there need be no fear that there ever will be a shortage of the greens peculiar to the various sections of this nation if proper care is taken in collecting the greenery. But as it is today, wanton de struction in the collection of the Yuletide decorations, so thoughtful ly placed for our use by Mother Nature, has brought about a dan ger that we might not have some of the greens we are so accustomed to. There is a danger that the Ameri can holly, in southern Atlantic coast states, and the laurel plants of the mountainous dountry of the East, will both face extermination unless some organized method of harvest ing is brought about. Three other Christmas decorative slants that are rapidly disappearing 'secause of new, and increased de- nand, are the winterberry, the ground pine, and the bittersweet. To a large extent these plants can be saved if the nation turns to the ise of evergreen boughs, such as -edar, pine, hemlock and spruce For a touch of color, artificial red berries could well be used. The story of our over commercial ization is always connected with the background of the dissipation of our natve plant life without regard to future stock. Some form of protec tive law has to be put into effect to protect the quickly disappearing rreenery. Restriction or prohibition in certain areas seems to be the coming necessity to save them. FULMER PREDICTS OPA MONEY SLASH Congress Getting ‘Cussing’ for Price Control, S. C. Representa tive Says Washington, Dec. 20.—A “helpful” ongress might find it necessary to :rim the appropriations for the of- ce of price administration, Chair- nan Fulmer, Democrat, South Car- ilina, of the house agriculture com- nittee has hinted because he said •ongress is getting the “cussing” dr administration of price control. “I can assure you,” the South Carolinian said in a statement, “that here is nothing in this act authoriz- ng Mr. Henderson (OPA administ- •ator who has since resigned be muse of ill health) to appoint mndreds of theorists, who, appar- jntly are staying awake late at night for the purpose of seeing how many thousands of blanks, contracts and questionnaires they can force upon the people in connection with the rationing and price fixing pro gram.” Fulmer also contended that much of the nation’s difficulties in connec tion with the war program, such as rubber and sugar shortages, and the distribution of gasoline and oil, could be attributed to perrations of “selfish, monopolistic groups.” “They are not only determined to control our war program, that is controlling contracts, disjforiMution and getting profits as usual, but they are determined to be in a position to take a leading part in writing the peace, so as to be able to continue their selfish, monopol istic operations after the war, ap parently being more interested in getting money than they are in suf fering humanity.” Fulmer said he did not president responsible, nor lieve the majority of the people the president responsible “for what is going on in connection with the operations of our war agencies”. The president, Fulmer opined “is just one human being, perhaps doing his very best”, in his selection of ad visors. The only apparent way to im prove the situation in a democracy, the Carolinian added, is for the president to appoint new agencies or new administrators in the hope of getting people to cooperate in de manding that selfishness and busi ness as usual be cut out. “It is true,” he added, “that com gress may be helpful by holding up certain parts of various appropria tions connected with our war efforts. “I can assure you that in the com ing congress every effort will be made to be helpful without, I hope, attempting to pass drastic legisla tion, which would tend to take over the administration of the war pro- gram by congress.” TO STANDARDIZE PRICES OF FOOD Coet Will Be Modified for Hundreds of Items to Be Listed in Jan. Washington, Dec. 21.—In a major move to simplify price regrulations, OPA announced today that beginning some time next month, retail ceil- ig prices for each type of food will be standardized in each community according to the type of store. The new plan may change the prices of hundreds of items up or down, but on the average it is ex pected to leave food prices at their present level. Three Store Groups The only purpose of the new order is to establish an easier method of determining what the top legal price is for any article. At .present, each store has a different set of Te gal prices—ordinarily, the highest price that particular stores charged for each article last March. Under the new plan, stores will be grouped as independents, chain stores, and supermarkets. Each store in the same class, in the same community, will have the same ceiling prices. Local meetings and conferences -will be held all over the country to acquaint grocers with the program and adjust the plan to fit each city or town. The standard prices will be two types—either fixed dollar and cents, or .percentage markup. The “dollar and cents” price will be, for instance, 10 cents a pound, 16 cents a can, or 13 cents a pack age. Meat and soap will be the first items treated on this basis. How Prices Determined Under the markup system, a gro cer will find his maximum price by adding to the wholesale price a fixed percentage to cover retail costs and profits. Thus, a can of beans selling at wholesale for 10 cents would be priced in a retail store al lowed a 10 per cent markup for 11 cents. Seasonal articles, particular ly canned vegetables, .probably will be priced in this manner. Maximum prices will be highest for independent stores, next highest in chain stores and lowest in super- markets, in recognition of the differ ences in cost of operating these type of stores. However, any store can charge less than the ceiling price and can meet or undercut its com petition if it chosea. This plan is being worked out at present only for food stores. How ever, OPA Administrator Leon Hen derson said “a number of steps to ward simplification, especially in the field of small business, are pre sently under way in other retail fields." CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE PER SONALIZED THROUGH PICTURES Photographic Christmas greeting cards have been gaining in populari ty during the past few years. The possibilities are widespread as far as the kind or type you would wish to send. There can be group pictures, individual pictures, humor ous ones, big and small types. Even the greeting it-elf can be in cluded with the picture of the per son or persons through the use of a large printed card. Humor Is In jected Into the cards by having a Santa Claue drawn on a large back ground, with a hole left in the snot where the face should be. Any young member of the family need but put his head in through the hole for the finished effect. If you are not a good photogra pher, or have doubts as to whether you could take such a suitable pic ture, you should know at least three or four persons who are willing to take the picture for you. mi 60N0S TOP THAT vov M to HtMi'S T he coming Yultide Season reminds us once again of the splendid associations we have enjoyed in the past. It is frendships formed from these associations that have been outstanding in the past twelve moffihs, during which time so many difficult situations have^ansen. These friend ships mean much to each of us in the organization, and we are' grateful for the favors that have come our way. We hope that you will experience a very happy occasion at this Christmastime. IDEAL SUPER MARKET a/ GU/tiitma&iime! Did you ever go to Grandmother’s for an old fashioned Christmas? A little old farm house, nestled back in the hills, surrounded by giant oaks with a white mantle of fresh snow . . . the old fashioned kitchen with its savory fumes of roast turkey, dressing and plum pudding . . . the old pine Christ mas tree with its tinsel tresses . . . the heaps of gayly wrapped Christ mas gifts ... the logs blazing mer rily in the open fireplace . . . the stockings of the youngsters pre senting an unforgettable silhouette . . . the spirit of warmth and con tentment .. . the glorious reunion of loved ones and friends brought together once again by Christmas . . . underneath it all, the real significant spirit of the occasion. It is a cheerful picture, is it not? Perhaps it will not be your good fortune to enjoy such a Christmas this year, but it is a kind of Christ mas we think of when we say “We hope you enjoy an old fashioned American Christmas.” I B. C. MOORE & SONS W. T. DANIEL MRS. 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