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TELEPHONE ONE IF YOU HAVE VISITORS OR ANY OTHER NEWS ITEM THANK YOU VOLUME 8; NO. 49 NEWBERRY, With THE BOYS In Service LT. COL. RALPH B. BLACK, son of L. A. Black of Prosperity, wno was recently promoted to that rank, is now on terminal leave until some time in July when he will receive his official discharge from the Army after over five years of service. Colonel Black entered the Armed Forces on July 7, 1941 and during this period of sevrice as a member of the 4th Service Command with Headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. He, with his wife, the former Juanita Swindler arrived in Prosperity a few days ago where they will make their home. Prior to going into the service, Colonel Black was treasurer of New- berry county. 1ST LT. KEITT PURCELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Purcell, Main street, is now on terminal leave un til April 15th when he will receive his official discharge from the Army at Fort Bragg, N. C., after serving about three years, with one year and three months overseas, where he par ticipated in the campaign of the Rhineland. He was awarded the EAMET ribbon with one Battle Star, the APT ribbon and the World War II Victory medal — Lieutenant Purcell has enrolled t The Citadel, Charleston, Where he was a student prior to going into the service in May of 1943. He is a member of the senior class. SGT. ANSEL T. MAW, 500 Glenn street, a member of the 274th Arm ored Field Artillery Battalion, was one of the 100 enlisted men with 20 half-track vehicles, that ’ 'as honor guard for General Wainwright while he received the 17 gun salute in his honor at Camp Polk, La., on April 2, then escorted him onto the reser vation a n d to III Corps Headquarters. After escorting him to headquarters. Sergeant Maw participated with other troops of the III Corps in a re view for General Wainwright. Sergeant Maw also 'rticipated in the Army Day Parade which was held in New Orleans, La., last Sat urday. T-4 CHARLES P. PRUITT, route 2, Newberry, who has been a mem ber of the armed forces since April 13, 1943, received his honorable dis charge at the Fort Bragg, N. C. Sep aration Center on February 2. While in the service he was a mem ber of the 458th Band ASF. He is entitled to wear the American Theater Service, the Good Conduct and the World War 11 Victory medals. T-4 WILLIE M. DOMINICK, it. 1, Prosperity, was separated from the Army at the Fort Bragg, N. C., Sep aration Center, Friday, April 5, af ter being a member of the service since Decembe, 29, 1942. He spent one year and seven days overseas where he participated in the battle of the Rhineland. He was awarded the American theater medal, the EAMET service medal with one bronze star, the Good Conduct and World War II Victory medals. Christmas Seal Sales Net Over $4,000 In Newberry County Christmas seal sales in Newberry county produced $4,109.27 to help send the South Carolina total to $274,493.93 thereoy .producing funds with which the South, Carolina Tub erculosis and local associations can carry on an increased program for 1946. The 1945 campaign totals were an. nounced in Columbia by Dr. James C. Kinard, president of Newberry College who was state chairman of the drive. Most of the money raised in this county wil be retained here to car ry on local tuberculosis work on an expanded basis this year. Five per cent of the state’s total will go to the National association and 9.8 per cent to the state association for state-wide work and for assistance in some of the counties. Mrs. D. McL. McDonald, state exe cutive secretary, said that one of the most important phases of the 1945 seal sale campaign was the $47,311.39 raised by the Negro sale division under the direction of C. C. Woodson of Spartanburg. The 1945 total represented an in crease over the $268,056.99 raised the previous year—which in itself was a 22 per cent gain over 1943— and will enable all the forces com bating tuberculosis to increase their efforts and the scope of their pro grams this year. Th^ greatest amount was raised in Charleston county which contrib uted $37,677.09, following by Rich land with $22,497.07; Greenville, with $19,215.42; Spartanburg with $17,- 733.36 and Darlington with $10,- 458.30. PFC. STEADMAN A. FOWLER, 1724 Harris street, was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces at the Fort McPherson Separation Center last week, after being a member of the Army since June 30, 1944. He spent six months and nine days overseas, and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Service, the Good Conduct, the American Service and the Victory medals. PFC. WOODROW WILSON BLED SOE, 2704 Milne avenue, was honor ably discharged from the Marine Corps at Camp Leipeune, N. C., on Wednesday, April 3, after being a member of the corps nearly two years. PFC. ARTHUR YOUNG, JR., rt. 4, Newberry, was honorably discharg ed from the Armed Forces at Fort Bragg, N. C., on April 5th. He en tered the service on February 2, 1943. and served overseas one year, ten months and 29 days. He is entitled to wear the American Theater medal, the EAMET Service, the Good Con duct and the Victory medals. CLARENCE O’NEAL BUNDRICK, S 1-c, was honorably discharged from the Navy at the Charleston Naval Separation Center on April 8, after being in the service since November 27, 1944. He holds the American Area campaign medal, the Asiatic- Pacific campaign medal with one bronze star and the Victory medal. LITTLE NEWS ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST Mr. and Mrs. McBeth Sprouse of Knoxville, Tenn., are expected in the city Friday to spend the week end in the home of Mrs. Sprouse’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M- O- Sum mer on Mayer avenue. Sgt. Nana Lee Pugash, stationed at Fort Bragg, N. C., will join Mrs. Sprouse in Newberry for the weekend. Mrs. Vera B. Sligh of Lakeland, Florida, and son, Fred Sligh of Washington, D. C., who was dis charged from the Army in March, and Mrs. Keith Echols and her son, Michael, also of Washington, spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. W. H. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Holland Sligh on Hunt street. Mrs. Phillips M. Brooks (Evelyn McCrackin) leaves this weekend to join her husband in St. George where they will make their home. Their young son, “Mac” will remain here with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McCrackin, Jr., until they “set-up housekeeping”. Ralph .Zuckerman of Brooklyn, N. Y., was the guest the past week of Pete Parrott at his home on Caldwell street. Mr. Zuckerman was Mr. Par rott’s commanding officer while he was in the army stationed in Cali fornia. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Riddle and family spent a few days this week with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs, J. B. Harman. They are moving from Charlotte to Columbia where they will have charge of the Central Motor Transportation office. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McLane, Sr., and Lieut, and Mrs. J. C. McLane, Jr., and their small son, James, of Tallahassee, Fla., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lathan. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lathan, Jr., were also weekend guests of the Lathans. Herndon C. Jones returned to his home in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he is an employee of the TVA after spending several days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert W. Jones on Main street. Mrs. B. A. Wodehouse < :* Bruns wick, N. J., is spending a month in the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Al brecht at 1934 Johnstone street. Mrs. Ernest Chaney of Clinton spent the weekend here in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frazier Lom- inack and Mr. Lominack on Summer street. Mrs. W. H. Davis and children, Heyward and Myra, and Miss Faye Davis, a teadher at Great Falls, were the weekend guests in the home of Mrs. Davis’, daughter, Mrs. Bill King and Mr. King in Decatur, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Price of Oak Ridge, Tenn., are expected to spend this weekend in the home of Mrs. Price's mother, Mrs. W. H. Davis on Hunt street. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Johnstone have returned to Washington, D. C., after a short visit at their home on Johnstone court. PVT. CHARLIE WELLS, 1231 Walnut street was separated from the Army at the Fort Bragg, N. C. Separation Center on March 31 af ter being a member of the service since November 12, 1943. He serv ed one year, 10 months and 16 days overseas, and holds the World War II Victory medal, the EAMET serv ice medal with two bronze stars. THOMAS PATRICK BUZHARDT, S 2-c, route 4, Newberry received his honorable discharge from the Navy at the Naval Separation Cen ter in Charleston on April 4, after being a member of the service since July 21, 1945. He holds the Ameri can Area and World War II Victory medals. VERNON JESSE LIVINGSTON, S 2-c, route 4, Newberry, who has been a member of the Navy since March 16, 1944, received his dis charge at the Charleston Separation Station on April 4. He is entitled to wear the American Area Campaign ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon and the World War II Vic tory medal. T-4 THOMAS D. JOHNSON, son of Mrs. P. D. Johnson, 1516 Bound ary street, was honorably discharg ed from the service on March 25 at the Camp Gordon Separation Cen ter, Augusta, Ga., after nearly three years service, with one year, four months and several days over seas. He was awarded the World War II Victory medal, the American Theater Service Ribbon, the EAMET Service ribbon and the Good Conduct medal. SGT. LEWIS I. BLALOCK, son of Mrs. J. D| Wicker, 900 Cline street, was discharged from the Armed Forces at the Camp Gordon Separa tion Center, Augusta, Ga., on March 21 after being a member of the serv ice since April 10, 1942, two years and several months of which he spent overseas. He is entitled to wear the World War II Victory medal, the American Theater ribbon, the EAMET service medal and the APT service medal. F-O RUSSELL C. ADDY, rt. 1, Newberry will receive his honorable discharge from the Army at the Camp Gordon Separation Center, Au gusta, Ga., April 9. He holds the American Campaign and the World War II Victory medal. 1ST. LT. GEORGE C. ABRAMS, rt. 2, Newberry is now on terminal leave until April 27 when he will re ceive his official discharge from the Army at the Camp Gordon, Ga., Sep aration Center. He entered the ser vice on December 22, 1944, and is entitled to wear the Philippine Lib eration ribbon, the American cam paign, the Asiatic-Pacific campaign and World War II Victory medals. JOE HENRY MCCULLOUGH, Hosp, Apprentice, 1-c, Harrington street, was honorably discharged from the service at the Charleston Naval Separation Station on April 1, after being a member of the serv ice since February 2, 1945. He holds the American Area Campaign medal, the Asiatic-Pacific and World War II Victory medals. T-4 WILLIAM C. SWITTENBERG, rt. 3, Newberry, who went in the service on February 6, 1943, and spent 10 months and 23 days over seas, was honorably discharged from the Army at the Fort Bragg, N. C. Separation Center, March 30. He holds the EAMET service medal, the American Theater Service, the Good Conduct and Victory medals. CAPT. JIM TODD, stationed at Midland, Texas, spent the past weekend in the home of Mrs. O. O. Copeland and family on Main street. 1ST. LT. WALTER GOGGANS, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gog- gans, Caldwell street, was a mem ber of the graduating class on March 23, at Duke University Medical Col lege, Durham, N. C. He now holds the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Lieutenant Goggans is a member of the Army Reserve Corps, and is now receiving his intern training at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N. C. Miss Anne D. Jones of Winthrop College, Rock Hill, is spending the Spring holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert W. Jones at their home on Main street. Mrs. W. L. Shipman and small daughter, Linda of Charleston are visiting in the home of Mrs. Ship- man’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Dickinson in the county. Mrs. T. K. Jonstone and daugh ters, Miss Jeanne Johnstone and Mrs. Breazele (Lilia Johnstone) and her small daughter, of Columbia were visitors here during last week. Mrs. T. A. Scarborough has re turned from an extended visit with her daughter in Orlando, Fla. Thad McCrackin leaves this week end for Dallas, Tex., where he goes to buy cattle. Mrs. J. R. Cathran of Belton is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Whitaker, and Mr. Whitaker on College street. Lt. Com. LEGARE TARRANT was a recent visitor here with his mother, Mrs. R. L. Tarrant, and his sister, Mrs. May Stuck on Johnstone street. Mrs. Charlie Ruff is spending this week in Hartsville with her brother, J. G. Stevenson and Mrs. Stevenson. Misses Stella Senn and Tommie Johnston, members of the Great Falls school faculty, spent the past weekend at their home in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier Lominack spent the past weekend visiting the gardens at Charleston and Summer ville. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moose have and are now making their home in an apartment in the home of Mrs. C. D. Weeks on Harrington street. Mrs. Bulter Holmes is spending several weeks in Fayetteville, N. C., with her sister, Mrs. O. W. Holmes. un ALL KINDS OF COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND ENGRAVING PHONE NO. ONE SOUTH CAROLINA,FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1946 $1.00 PER ANNUM Andrew Longshore, 4-H Club Member Sells Champion Calf A Hereford cal? owned by Andrew Longshore, Silverstreet 4-H chib member, Newberry county, was awarded grand champion of the Co lumbia fat stock show on April 8 at the Fairwold stock yard. This 13 months old champion calf that weighed 800 pounds was pur chased at auction by a group of Co lumbia business men at a price of $1.26 per pound. Andrew Longshore was also awarded the Dow trophy for the champion South Carolina bred and grown fat calf at a banquet given by the Columbia Chamber of Com merce who had as their guest the 109 contestants, in the show. Assistant County Agent, W. A. Ridgeway, said that Andrew and his calf had keen competition, in that thirty-seven calves were grad ed choice by the judges. Andrew’s calf was bred on Mr. H. M. Bry son's farm and fed exclusively on feed grown and ground on the farm. Mr. Bryson has followed the prac tice of applying agricultural lime and superphosphate to his fields and permanent pastures for the past several years. Ahy Newberry county boys who are interested in feeding out calves for next year shows should contact either W.‘ A. Ridgeway or P. B. Ezell at an early date. Draft Boards List Recent Discharges White: Elon Wesley Eargle Beamon Lominick Mills Ralph E. Mills, Jr. Hubert Pope Mills Alonzo P. Boozer, Jr. William Theron Prince, Jr. Thomas D. Johnson Enoch Daniel Bradley Richard Lee Floyd William C. Swittenberg James Eugene Reed Freddie Campbelll Yon George Lindsey Stribble Ellis Kent Hite James W. Swygert Wallace Nat Meggs Bennie F. Sinebur Charles Pinckney Pruitt Irby Lee Longshore Woodrow Wilson Bledsoe Thomas Patrick Buzhaadt Vernon J. Livingston, Jr. Bruce Robert Campbell George Carter Abrams Rusell C. Addy James W. Counts Robert H. Ingram, Jr. Otis T. King James C. McLane, Jr. Keitt Purcell Frank H. Privitt Clarence M. Smith, Jr. S’eadman Allen Fowler Lewis Julian Shealy Ben Frank Poole Edwin Durant Reames David Stone, Jr. Roy Efford Canada Ralph Addie Cumalander Victor Ray Smith. Colored: ' Hazel Tobe Lelon Cook Earvin Jackson Alfred Lee Fant Luther Bostic Williarijs 3. B. Davis Henry Morris Tobias Willie Kingcade Joe McMorris Jack Longshore Charlie Wells George Frank Fowler Willie Mack Dominick Edward Bedenbaugh Heyward Luther Brown Henry Smith. THE INQUIRING REPORTER QUESTION: “Do You Think the City and Commissioners of Public Works Should Publish Quarterly Reports like the County 7 *’ B. V. CHAPMAN, Attorney: “I don’t think it is necessary to go to that expense”. SETH MEEK, Lumber Dealer: “I think all city matters should be pub lished because the tax payers have a right to know what their money is being spent for”. DEE SUMMER, Furniture Dealar: “I am told that such a statement is available to interested citizens, but I don’t know how many citizens avail themselves of this opportunity.” FRANK SUTTON, Furniture Deal er: “1 think it should be published yearly, and that the rate should be the same as regular advertising.’’ JAMES V. CLAMP, Ex-G.I. and Merchant: “I don’t see why not. It would be of interest to all taxpay- W. O. WILSON, Merchant: “Yes, I do. I think the taxpayers are en titled to know how their money is spent." Former Service Men May Reinstate NSLI Veterans who have let National Service Life Insurance policies lapse may reinstate them without physical examinations if they submit signed statements that they are in as good health as at the time of lapse it was announced yesterday by S. C. Groeschal, manager of the Veterans Administration center in Columbia on the basis of information received from General Omar N. Bradley ad ministrator of veterans affairs. This ' liberalization of reinstate ment privileges will remain in effect until January 1, 1947 and will also apply to any National Service Life Insurance policies that lapse be tween now and that date. After De cember 31, 1946, regulations which applied prior to the recent liberali zation will again be effective. Per manent regulations governing rein statement is more than six months after the veteran’s separation from the service or more than three months from date of lapse, which- ver is later. The liberalization does not affect requirements regarding payment of premiums. In the case of National Service Life Insurance whieh has not been converted to a permanent form, only two months’ premiums must accompany applica tions for reinstatement. In the case of National Service Life Insurance which has been converted, payments which have been missed must he paid, with interest. This new policy is a boon to many veterans, including those with dis abilities, who might never be able to qualify for other insurance, it was pointed out by Mr. Groeschal, since they will be able to recover their protection under National Service Life Insurance provided their health becomes no worse during the period of lapse. Mr. Groeschal also point ed out that veterans receiving pen sions may authorize the Veterans Administration to deduct National Service Life Insurance premiums from such pension payments. The pension payments, of course, must be large enough to cover the amount of the premiums. Deductions are not automatic, Mr. Groeschal said, and veterans who desire to pay their premiums by this method must authorize the Veterans Administra tion to do so. Veterans who are totally disabled for a period of at least six consecu tive months may apply to the Veter ans Administration for waiver of premiums on their National Service Life Insurance, Mr Groeschal added. Premiums must continue to be paid by the veterans, however, until the waiver is granted. Upon approval of the waiver, premiums which have been paid and which are to be waiv ed will be returned. These Are Patients At County Hospital Mrs. Vera Shull and baby boy, West Columbia. Mrs. Ernestine Swindell and baby girl, 1411 Johnstone. Mrs. Maggaline Cromer and baby boy, Helena. Mrs. Eula Joyner and baby girl, route 3, Columbia. Mrs. Annie Keith Chapman and baby girl, route 4. Mrs. Willie Mae Bickley, New berry. Mrs. Willie Mae Springfield, Whit mire. Mrs. Ethel Worthy, Helena. Mrs. V. W. Rinehart, Newberry. Miss Arnionia Day, 2046 Mont gomery. Mrs. Mildred Boozer, Newberry. Mrs. Edith Hipp, 1737 Johnstone. Mr. E. L. Smith, Fort Mill. Mr. Tommy Smith, Fort Mill. Mr. Clyde Livingston, 610 Clara. Mr. Cunnings Graham, 530 Davis. Mrs. Mae Dinton, 1109 Glenn. Mr. Frank L. Bynum, Newberry. Mrs. Carolyn Eargle, route 3. Mrs. Jessie Florence Boozer, route 4. Mrs. Myrtle Felker, 2201 Mayer avenue. Mr. R. B. Padgett, Silverstreet. Miss Doris Whitmire, 1410 Jef ferson. Mrs. Ida McCarley, Kinards, route 2. Ray Krell Awarded Golden Glove Medal Ray Krell was presented a gold en glove medal by the Greater Co lumbia Amateur Boxing Champion ship for participating in the recent golden glove tournament in Colum bia. Ray had previously qualified for participation in the finals, but due to unavoidable circumstances, the finals could not be held. The Greater Columbia Boxing Championship, which covers a radius of 50 miles from Columbia, plans a program of round robin boxing to be held this fall and winter throughout the state, with the idea of the win ners competing in tournaments in Boston and New York. EDWIN DURANT REAMES, 808 James street, who has been a mem ber of the Navy since March 24, 1945, was separated from the service on Thursday, April 4. He was awarded the American Area service and the World War II Victory medals. Marine Recruiters At Post Office Saturday, 20th The U. S. Marines will again bring their stepped-up drive for vol untary enlistments to Newberry on Saturday, April 20, when a recruit ing party will be at the Post Office all day to interview interested men between the ages of 17 and 25. The recruiting party will include Sgt. David W. Powers and Sgt. Thomas W. Bennett of District Head quarters Recruiting Station in Co lumbia. Men 17 ^ears of age, to be accept ed, must have the consent of their parents or guadians. All others may enlist upon application provid ing they can pass the required phy sical examination and have complet ed eight years of education or can pass an educational test which can be given instead of the formal schooling requirements. Marine veterans who re-enlist within 90 days of discharge will be appointed to their former rank and given their choice of station East of the Mississippi River. Enlistment periods are for two, three or four years, and now men may enlist for duty in aviation units. According to Sergeant Powers, men enlisting now will still be able to participate in the benefits provid ed by the GI Bill of Rights. Men who enlist after October 6, 1946, will not be eligible. Federal Employees Given Chance For Competetive Exams Many employees of the Federal Government are about to realize their first opportunity to obtain cals- sified competitive civil sesvice sta tus, Director of the 5th Region an nounced today. This is made possible by the return of the Civil Service Commission to probational appoint ments under Executive Order No. 9691, issued by the President. The Civil Service Commission has ex pressed complete confidence in the ability of the thousands of Federal Government appointees whose efforts contributed so materially and direct ly to the war effort. It is hoped that these employees will justify this confidence by taking advantage of the opportunities accorded them to obtain fall civil service status and so become permanent employees of the Federal Government. These em ployees must apply for and compete in the appropriate examinations for probational appointments and obtain a passing grade thereon. Those ap pointees who obtain a passing grade will receive some degree of prefer ential consideration in appointment Which may have the effect of aug menting their earned rating as much as five points. Those reached for classification will be certified to their present agencies. It is estimated that the program of competitive examinations con templated will take from one to two years to complete. Those examina tions will be held first which are difficult to fill and for which there is a continuing need. About 90 days will elapse between the announce ment of an examination and certifi cation therefrom. In some occupa tional groups, civil service appointees in continuing positions will remain in their present status and undis turbed for a considerable period of time because competitive examina tions for the positions they are oc cupying will be among those which are not announced early in the pro gram. War service and temporary employees Who do not compete in announced examinations and the re latively few who fail to qualify will be displaced when competitive regis ters of eligibles are established. The nature of this procedure, however, will preclude any such employee be ing suddenly or unexpectedly de prived of his position due to this program of conversion from war service to peacetime appointment procedures. Veterans will be given preference as provided by the Veterans’ Prefer ence Act of 1944. Richard McFall Toohey Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Toohey of Greenville announce the birth of a son, Richard McFall Toohey on Tuesday, April 9th. Mrs. Toohey is the former Betsy McFall, daugh ter of Mrs. J. V. McFall of New berry. Lambert W. Jones Reported Improved The condition of Mr. Lambert W. Jones, who was taken ill at his home on Main street last Tuesday, is re ported to be somewhat improved, his many friends will be glad to learn. Mr. Jones celebrated his 91st birth day on January 13. RALP ADDIE CUMALANDER, S 1-c, Little Mountain, received his discharge from the Shelton, Virginia, Separation Center on Tuesday, April 2, after being a member of the Navy since August 18, 1943. He holds the American Area, the European-Afn ) can and the World War II Victory i medals. Looking Down MEMORY Lane TWENTY YEARS AGO Army Strength Is 142,598 . . The total personnel of the U. S. Army is 142,598, the. War .Depart ment announces. That total includes 703 nurses, 1,017 West Point Cadets, 1,013 warrant officers, 190 retired officers, 6 921 Philippine scouts, 133 reserve officers, 209 army field clerks and more than 100,000 regu lar officers and enlisted men. To Renovate Store McCrory’s 5 and 10 cent store is being remodeled, by painting the in terior and exterior, new fixtures be ing installed and floors remodeled. E. H. Leslie and Son have the contract and the work is in progress which, when completed will make a decided improvement in the store. Summerland college girls, as fol lowing: Misses Sara, Mary, Rebecca Setzler, and Helen Haigler are home for Easter—Pomaria News. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Aull, Mrs. W. A. Woodson, Miss Blanche David son went to Columbia Friday on business. Easter Cantata Given By Local Music Club On Eeaster Sunday afternoon, Ap ril 1 at five p. m. in Central Meth odist church, the Newberry Music Club will present an Easter Cantata, “The Greatest Love”. The cantata is under the direction of Mrs. J. E. Wiseman. Miss Doris Brubaker of the Music Department of Newberry College will be the organist . A silver offering will be received to go toward the fund, which pro vides music for the veterans who have to spend many months in hos pitals. The South Carolina Federa tion of Music Clubs sponsors this worthwhile project by providing musical instruments, recordings, and pianos in the hospitals where vet erans are recuperating from injuries, suffered in the war. The public is cordially invited to hear the Choir of thirty voices sing this beautiful Easter cantata . Brumfield To Speak In Columbia April II Columbia, April 10.—The Garden Club of South Carolina will have as their guest Louis Bromfield, the na tionally known writer and adbocator of good land use. The public is invited to hear Mr. Bromfield at 3:00 p. m. on April 11 at the USO auditorium where he will be introduced by Mrs. L. 1. Guion State President of the Gar den Club of South Carolina. There will be no admission charge and, in view of the fact that the USO auditorium has a seating capacity of one thousand persons from six to seven hundred seats should be avail able for the general public. Later in the day Mr. Bromfield will be entertained by a small group at dinner. At eight o’clock that night he will be the guest of honor at a “Dutch Treat” with coffee and cookies for refreshments at the pic nic pavilion at Sesqui-Centennial State Park. This will be a stag af fair and all men interested in. con servation of natural _ resources and proper lanjH use are invited. Mr. Bromfield is a forceful speak er and it is anticipated that he will , bring a splendid message to his audience in the afternoon and that at the night meeting he will speak informally and participate in any discussions which may follow. ABOUT TOWN KIRBY LOMINACK hurrying home to lunch with a bag of oranges in his hand and a long fly swatter dangling out _ of hie hip pocket, and in passing re marked, “I’ll be so glad when my wife is able Ito be up and can at tend to things again, because it is about to run ime crazy’ . , HUIELL FRICK and Welsh bride, who ar rived in the city last Saturday stopping in Sun office for a chat . . .Colored man mailing a postal card to the local draft board with his change of address and then go ing in the office the next day to see if they got the card ... If any of you ladies want to know anything about flowers, just ask the men around town, they can tell you more about flowers than you have any idea. In some in stances, they have taken over the gardens at home—flower gardens, that is, and they are really up on their (planting and cultivating. Some of them have good ideas. Birthday anniversaries through Friday, April 19: MISS EVELYN BURNS and DR. A. T. NEELY, April 13; KEITT PURCELL and TED W. BREMER. April 14; CATHERINE CONNELLY, April 15; MRS. WILLIE MAE LONG, April 16; MRS. J. H. SUMMER, MRS. CANNON BLEASE, GOR DON H. STOCKMAN and MRS. VIRGIL RUFF (Dorothy Weir), April 18. and MRS. ELSIE PITTS NICHOLS, April 19.