The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 24, 1943, Image 2
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1943
BUY BONDS FOK CHRISTMAS
THE NEWBERRY SUN
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1218 College Street
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
O. F. ARMFIELD
Editor and Publisher
Published Every Friday In The Year
Entered as second-class matter
December 6, 1937, at tht postoffice
at Newberry, South Carolina, under
the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
WITHIN A w days Newberry will
have a shi y new mayor. With
Mayor Ned Purcell at the helm of
the old municipal barge council
should purr like a kitten for his
New Honor has a way of getting
along with everybody regardless of
the circumstances.
With the new mayor come tw'o new
aldermen, Messrs Fant and Wilson.
Both are good men. Eugene Shealy,
C. A (Cat) Shealy and M. K. (Buck)
Wicker make up the rest of council.
They too are good men and have al
ready served their city well. There
is not a reactionary in the crowd.
They are just good solid fellows.
Newberry may rightly expect these
men to initiate much for the welfare
of the city. They will not we are
sure, be swerved from the right
course by any provincialism which
might still exist here; they will act
for the best of all the people regard
less of what a few might think.
They will realize at the outset that
they cannot please everyone and act
to please the majority.
The new council will undoubtedly
take up at once the matter of al
lowing Sunday motion pictures for
the sailors a$. the college. Favorable
action on thi^Fnatter would mark this
admini^WWIbn as a progressive one
at the outset. The Mayor has sons
and brothers in the service and no
doubt other members of council have
relatives in the camps. They are
glad that these boys can have Sunday
entertainment wherever they are and
we do not believe they will deny it
to srvice men stationed here.
New council should not await peti
tions, pro or con, in this matter. It
should act soon and decisively.
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IT IS pretty generally agreed that
bell is just another fairy story,
but how are we going to dispose of
the Germans who killed all those
Russian children while they begged
in vain to live? Volitaire said had
there been no God it would have been
necessary to invent one. Maybe we
should take hell off the shelf and
put it operating again for the benefit
of those German brutes.
We certainly need the comfort of a
good hot hell while this war lasts
anyway.
WE MUST, in all modesty, acknowl
edge the many, many nice things
said to us in person, over the tele
phone, by letter, and even postscripts
on Christmas cards, concerning (he
re-appearance of the Sunpaper. We
wouldn’t say there have been hun
dreds but there have been dozens.
We cannot readily account for such
acclaim unless it is that behind our
more or less aphatetic mug we'try
to be human and maybe something
of this gets into our scribbling. At
any rate, we want you to know that
this commendation is indeed tonic—
the very wine of life as we go about
preparing our weekly visits to you
All we ask is enough business to
keep the sheriff away and the joy
of continuing to come into your
home.
POMARIA YOUTH FATALLY
INJURED BY BASEBALL
James Claude Hentz, 10, son of
Henry M. and Willie Mae Shealy
Hentz, died Sunday night at his
home near Pomaria from an acciden
tal injury received Sunday afternoon
when he was struck in the head with
a baseball while he and several oth
ers were playing ball. The injury
was thought to be of a minor nature
when he became suddenly ill and
before medical aid could reach him
he passed away.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by a brother, William
Hentz; his grandparents. Mr. and
Mrs. Sidney Shealy of Little Moun
tain and Mrs. Fannie Hentz of Po
maria.
Funeral services were held Tues
day morning at eleven o’clock from
New Hope church with the Rev.
Quicy E. Gunter officiating. Burial
followed in the churchyard.
N«whtrry Drug Company
NEWBERRY SUN IS AGAIN
PUBLISHED
The Newberry Sun, published by
Otto F. Armfield, had its resurrec-
;ion this week after being set for
around five months. The first issue
appeared this week and the editor
promises to continue its publication.
The paper was suspended when
Mr. Armfield lost all his employes
via the draft. Mr. Armfield endeav
ored to enlist but upon failing to do
so is now busy at his old trade of
publishing a newspaper, which will
appear hereafter as a weekly. The
work wil be done by Mr. and Mrs
Armfield, assisted by Philip Aull, a
ninth grade student of the city
schools, and the youngest of five
sons of the late Elbert H. Aull, well
known newspaperman. Philip’s foul
brothers are in the service and if
the war continues for two more years
it is likely that Philip will be with
them since he is now 15.
Mr. and Mrs. Armfield are tha
parents of four children, two sons
»nd two daughters. The two sons,
Franklin and Billy Armfield are with
he armed forces; Mrs. Constance
VIcHargue, formerly Miss Constance
Armfield is connected with the fi-
lance division in Charleston and Miss
Doris Armfield is with the statistica
md personnel division of a large hos
pital for soldiers in New York.
MISS CARRIE STREET
Miss Carrie Street, 68, died Friday
light at her home in the city after
i brief illness. She was born in
Dreenwood county, the daughter of
iVilliam and Frances Johnson Street.
She is survived by a brother, E.
L. Street, Mrs. J. L. Adams, Green-
rood; Mrs. R. M. Blease, Saluda;
Mrs. H. F. Burton, Atlanta, Ga.; and
.Mrs. Christie Youngblood of New-
lerry, with whom she made her
home.
A short funeral service was held
Sunday at 1:30 at the home and
he remainder of the service was
held at 3 o’clock at Mountain Creek
ihurch in Grenwood county, with the
Rev. H. W. Long in charge, assisted
by Rev. A. D. Croft. Burial was in
he church cemetery.
WM. PINCKNEY PAYSINGER
William Pinckney Paysinger, 74,
died at his home early Saturday
morning after a short illness. He
was a faithful member of Colony
Lutheran church.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon from Colony Lutheran
ciurch by the Rev. W. D. Haltiwah-
ger, assisted by the Rev. M. L. Kes-
ter. Interment was in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Ellie Cousins Paysinger and an adopt
ed son, Charles Paysinger; also' a
sister, Miss Pearl Paysinger. Sev
eral nieces and nephews also survive.
The members of the church council
served as honorary pallbearers.
Active pallbearers were: Jackson
Cousins, Jimmie Cousins, W. C. Car
ter, Harold Fulmer, Furman Long
and Thomas Buzhardt.
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No motter whot the turmoil about us in the year just past, no
matter how bitter or unhappy our experiences have been—it s comfort
ing to know that there is one time of the year when Peace predominates.
It's Christmas! \' \
And so, with these thoughts in mind, may we all think kindly,
one with another, and may we enjoy the season to its richest, content
that we may be better prepared for the
problems of the morrow.
W. H. STERLING
At Christmas time it is our privilege to give
expression to our thoughts concerning those whose
friendship and good will we cherish above alt else.
It is a little difficult this year because we
realize that in recent months it has been necessary
for all of us to make some sacrifices that the
American way of life may be preserved. Since we
are aware of most of you 7 problems, we sincerely
believe that we are riualified to express a genuine
Christmas Creeling that carries with it the true
thoughts that are in our hearts for you at this'time.
In difficult times, as well as in good times, we
consider it a privilege to remember you with a
word of good cheer and a wish for genuine happiness
and the good things that follow.
BE OF
GOOD
CHEER
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RITZ THEATRE
MRS. ELLA SLIGH BURTON
Mrs. Ella Sligh Burton, 86, widow
of the late R. H. Burton of New
berry county, passed away at the
home of her son, G. A. Burton, in
Clinton, early Monday morning
after a long period of inval.diam.
She was a native of Newberry coun
ty, daughter of the late G. A. Sligh
and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Ann
Cannon Sligh. She is survived by
one sister, Mrs. C. C. McWhirter,
Jonesville, S. C.; thre.e sons, G. A.
Burton, Savannah, Ga.; and R. E.
Burton, Whitmire; two gramdchildren
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at
Beth-Eden Lutheran church Tuesday
at 4 o’clock.
ROBERT LUTHER LOMINACK
Robert Luther Lominack, age 83,
died at his home near Pomaria ’fSre
SundWy^afternon after a short ill
ness.
Mr. Lominack was a prosperous
farmer of the St. Phillips commun
ity, and was a life-long ember of
he St. Phillips Lutheran church.
Funeral services were held at the
3t. Phillips church Tuesday after-
roon at 3 p. ., Rev. J. E. Roof and
Rev. C. W. Carpenter officiated.
He is survived by three daughters
ind five sons, all of Pomaria:' Mrs.
0. A. Felker, Mrs. J. T. Kibler, Mrs.
H. H. Boland, Horace F. Lominack,
Herbert W. Lominack, C. C. Lomi-
nack, Olin H. Lominack and Eu
gene H. Lominack.
One sister, Mrs. G. W. Shealy, of
Newberry, and two brothers, Arthur
E. Lominack and J. F. Lominack of
Newberry. Eleen grandchildren and
a number of other relatives survive.
Active pallbearers were: Clifford
Lominack, George Lominack, John
King Lominack, Eugene Shealy and
Maffett Chalmers.
Honor Goes To Another
Newberry Boy
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Addy,
2225 Mayer Avenue, recently receiv
ed the following letters of commen
dation from their son, Seaman First
Class Richard Earl Addison, which
were awarded him for performance
of duty during the invasion of Sicily
and Italy.
The first citation was presented on
August 20, 1943 and reads as fol
lows:
“Commendation for Performance
rf Duty During Time of Invasion of
Gela, Sicily on July 10, 1943.
“You participated in the original
issault on the DIME ATTACK
FORCE, Red 2 Beach, in the recent
invasion of Sicily.
“Complying with orders, you and
your shipmates of the U. S. S. LST
346 made possible the achievement
of landing our forces thru enemy air
attack and gun fire on the enemy
beaches.
To the many faithful
customers of this firm who, in spite
of war and radical changes of recent
months, that in some cases has ham
pered our service--^, are still our cus-
H ij
tomers. 5 Your patronage and friend
ship is greatly appreciated and I,
along with the employees of this
company, take this means of wish
ing for you and yours a very Merry
Christmas and peace in 1944.
PETE COLEMAN, Owner
C. D. Coleman Co.
Dependable Service
PHONE 400
“It is with im£h pleasure and
pride that I commend you for your
fine performance of duty, which
was in accord with the best Tradi
tions of the United States Naval
Service.
“A copy of this commendation has
been entered in your Service Record.
The second commendation was pre
sented on October 21, 1943, and fol
lows:
“Commendation for performance
of Duty During Time of Invasion of
Salerno, Italy, September 9, 1943.
“You participated in the original
assault on the UNCLE RED BEACH
in the recent invasion of Italy.
“Complying with order, you a nd
your shipmates of the U. S. S. LST
346 unflinchingly aided in the land
ing of our Armed Forces thru heavy
enemy shell fire.
“It is with much pleasure that I
commend you for your fine perfor-
mance of duty, which was in accord
with the best Traditions of the Unit
ed States Naval Service.
“A copy of this commendation has
been entered in your Service Record.
Joshus Z. Howell,
Lieut., USNR”
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 1943
SEASON
In keeping with a custom handed
down to us by the older members of
the church, (most of whom have
passed to the Great Beyond), Cal
vary Presbyterian church, on South
Caldwell street, wil lobserve its an
nual Christmas program, Christinas
morning, December 25th, at 6 o’clock.
The public is very cordially invited
to witness the occasion and to wor
ship with us.
S. W. Allen, Supt. Sunday school.
Alfred H. Reasoner, minister.
Enroute To New River
Owen Holmes has been on a 10 day
furlough visiting his mother, Mrs.
Aleathe Sumer Holmes, enroute to
New River, N. £., where he is being
transferred from Paris Island.
"The CAT’S Meow"
Saith The Preacher: There is a
time for every matter; a time to
mourn and a time to laugh; a time
to keep silence and a time to speak.
And the Preacher might have added
that this sacred season is not a time
to make levity with the Cat. So,
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.
Notice i
:
The repair shop, parts department,
and office of the Davis Motor Com
pany will be closed from December
24 until January 3, 1944. This will
give our overtaxed employees, who
have been working night and day,
an extra weeks rest. We will appre
ciate our friends and customers bear
ing with us through this period.
Our employees join with in
wishing everybody a Merry Christ
mas and Peace in the New Year.
Davis Motor Co.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Davis
J. P. Connelly H. L. Hegepath
A. T. Dennis
R. F. Epting
C. O. Glenn