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' j- THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY. AUGUST 23. 1946 r • OPEN FORUM SUPER DEMOCRATIC 1946 MODEL BALLOT Newberry, S. C. August 18, 1946 There has been quite a lot of bunk published by the papers and broadcast over the radio on the subject of elections and the Demo cratic Party, and how much this or that POLITICIAN “LOVES the DEMOCRATIC PARTY”, and the Democratic Way of Life. Then, after reading and hearing all that stuff, we receive through the mail, a circular statement or form setting forth the need of ex tensive improvements to our Wa ter and Sewer system, with sup porting data as to revenue receiv ed, estimates as to the probable cost of the various items of im provements and a list of the pro posed extensions and improve ments. Also a suggested method of raising the necessary revenue with which to pay for said improve ments, same being by increasing the Electric rate APPROXIMATE LY 25 per cent and the Water rate APPROXIMATELY 50 per cent, of course BONDS would have to be issued as collateral or security to cover the amount of money bor rowed, although the issuance of BONDS is not mentioned. Also enclosed in the SUPER DEMOCRATIC 1946 MODEL BAL LOT, and envelope addressed and stamped for returning or casting said BALLOT, spaces are provided for voting YES or NO as desired by the consumer of Water and Lights, the ballots are NUMBERED and provide a nice straight line for placing the signature of the voter. The writer does NOT recall any instance where the people -of New berry have rejected needed im provements, when the matter was properly placed before them, and would probably be in favor of the necessary extensions and improve ments to our Water and Sewer sys tem, if and when the matter is properly presented to them and properly voted upon. It has been the policy of City Council for many years, in consid ering the various matters and pro posals comine before that body, to have the citizens or representa tives submit ther proposals, desires, or what not, then request the representatives to retire in order that the Mayor and Councilmen might consider the matter and vote on same. Except in the case of a unanimous vote, the way the in dividual members of the Council vote is very seldom divulged to an outsider. Yet in the matter of voting on the extension and|or improvements to our Water and Sewer system, the voters are expected to sign the ballot and mail it to an employee of the Town fcr tabulation. This method will no doubt influence Livingston-Wise Post Meet Set For Sunday The Livingston-Wise Post No. 5968 will meet Sunday afternoon, August 25 at 2:30 in the County Court House. This is a special meeting called to give all members an opportunity to attend a business meeting. All members are urged to bring their mothers, wives and sisters to this meeting. The post plans are to organize a Woman’s Auxiliary here in New berry. Procedure in organizing and getting a post instituted will be discussed. Rules on eligibility for membership will be explained. Geo. E. Ward, Commander. and cause consumers to vote for the proposal, that would otherwise vote differently, there being a reason for all things, could the above be the factor that produced the SU PER BALLOT? The writer does NOT question the need for some of the extensions and improvements to our Water and Sewer systems, and would be in favor of the needed improve ments, if and when the matter is properly presented and voted upon by the people of Newberry, at the proper time. However, I do NOT consider the present an opportune time for expending an enormous amount of money, nor am I in favor of voting or assuming obligations for some thing to be done (at an opportune time) in the very indefinite future, and furthermore if some are to know how I and others vote on the matter, why not let everyone know, I voted NO. Irvine B. Leslie. To The Merchants We are ready this week to sup ply you with the following good items . . . Cheese . . . Canned Tomatoes . . . Fruit Juices . . . Candies . . . Cigars and Cigar ettes . . . Syrup ... Ice Cream Cones . . . Gillette Blades . . . Flour . . . Hen Scratch Feed . . . Hog Feed . . . Fruit Jars . . . Cocoanut . . . Canned Peaches and Sweet Potatoes . . . etc. Come to see us . . . Prices are right . . . Warehouse located at lower Main StreeL R. Derrill Smith & Son, Inc. WHOLESALE GROCERS Newberry, S. C. MONUMENTS, MARKING & COPING S. Carolina Supports Cotton Industry Drive GREER. (SPECIAL)—South Car olina is giving .Ul-out support to the cotton industry’s 1946 cam paign for a two million dollar fighting fund to meet the chal lenges of cotton’s competitors, R. M. Hughes, Greer, leading oil mill operator and chairman of the South Carolina Unit of the National Cot ton Council, has announced. With gains in the state cam paign being made daily, Mr. Hughes said that 2,104,181 or 41 per cent of South Carolina’s 5,021,718 active cotton spindles already have been pledged by textile operators to support the Council program of research and sales promotion. He said that 44 per cent of the cottonseed crushing mills in the state have agreed to participate in the industry program and that steady progress is being made in the producer-ginner finance sign up which was introduced in the Southeast this year for the first time. Currently about 21.9 per cent of the state’s 608 cotton gins are covered by Council agree ments. “In supporting the National Cot ton Council, the cotton interests of South Carolina are taking a real istic view of the cotton situation,” Mr. Hughes said. “The challenges from artificial fibers, paper and foreign grov/ths to cotton’s mar kets daily are becoming more serious. “Through the Council, the farm ers, ginners, warehousemen, mer chants, spinners, and oil mill oper ators of South Carolina and the other cotton states are waging an aggressive campaign to maintain cotton’s present markets and to build new ones. “Our fiber is the greatest and most versatile in the worjd,” he continued, “and, giyen equality in sales effort and research, it can overthrow any and all competitors. To gain this equality, however, cot ton must have the full support of every member of the industry. South Carolina is proud of what it already has accomplished in this campaign, and we will not relax our efforts until every cotton man in the state has pledged 100 per cent cooperation.” Loans! ON REAL ESTATE AUTOMOBILES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NEWBERRY INSURANCE AND REALTY 00. NED PURCELL, Manager TELEPHONE 197 Exchange Bank Building Re-enlistees Eligible For GX Benefits Veterans who re-enter active military or naval service are still eligible for many benefits of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, according to information released today by A. M. McWhirter, Contact Representative for the Newberry office, serving the counties of Sa luda, Laurens, Fairfield and New berry. Benefits they may have while still on active duty are; 1. Educa tion or training with tuition fees and supplies paid by the govern ment; 2. Guaranteed loan to buy a home and in some circumstances even a loan to buy a farm or busi ness. * Benefits not available to former servicemen who return to active duty are: 1. Readjustment allow ance for unemployment; 2. Subsis- tance allowance while in education or training; 3. Disability pension; 4. VA hospitalization and medical treatment as this benefit is received from the Army and Navy. Mr. McWhirter pointed out, how ever, that the veteran’s active serv ice credit will continue to accrue after he re-enters the service so that when he is ultimately released he may become eligible for some of the benefits now denied him. TEMPTATION She’s the kind of girl you’d like to take home to mother, if you could trust your father. FOR SALE Saturday Morning, Aug. 24 Barbecue Hash At House ’til 11 A. M. After 11 A. M. at. . . WARD’S LUNCH, Wert End: I G. W. Hendrix All Made from WINNSBORO BLUE GRANITE A Tribute To Your Loved Ones— Consecrate the Memory of your loved ones with a dignified and enduring monument from Winnsboro Blue Granite. O. C. PHILLIPS, Memorials Display Located at Morningside Nursery At end of Jonhstone St. Extension, on the Columbia- Greenville Highway. Visitors Most welcomed. ROUTE 2 NEWBERRY, S. C. Write or Phone and our representative will obligation. BOX 130 call without DANCE Round & Square AUG. 24, 31 & SEPT. 7 Newberry Armory Music By RUFUS SUIT And His Vet Quintet Orchestra Informal - 8:30 P. M. til 12 M. SPONSORED BY V. F. W. Announcing The Opening OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF Sease Motor Company Specializing In Carburetor, Electrical And Motor Tuning, Also Brakes And Motor Work. ARE YOU GETTING THE BEST MILEAGE AND PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR CAR? IF NOT, SEE MR. PRUITT. - HE CAN HELP YOU! FREE ESTIMATES GLADLY GIVEN ON REPAIR WORK ON YOUR CAR. MR. A. S. PRUITT The Repair Department is under the personal direction of Mr. A. S. Pruitt, who has had 20 years experience in automotive maintenance. We repair all makes of cars and trucks. Sease Motor Company 913 FRIEND ST. YOUR PACKARD DEALER (Next Door To Thomas & Howard) TELEPHONE 37-M