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TELEPHONE ONE IF YOU HAVE VISITORS OR ANY OTHER NEWS ITEM THANK YOU NEARLY EVERYBODY IN NEWBERRY SEES THE SUM VOL. 9; NO. 35 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROUNA, FRIDAY, JANURARY 3, 1947 $1.50 PER ANNUM Auditor Begins Annual Rounds Auditor Pinckney N. Abrams be gan his itinerary of the county tak ing the 1947 tax returns of person al property, new property, and real estate transfers today, Thursday at Whitmire, where he has headquart ers at the Town Hall. He will also spend Friday in Whitmire at the Aragon Baldwin mill. He will be in his office at the Court House all day Saturday. Beginning Monday the auditor will be at Longshore’s store from 9 until 12; and from 2 until 5 he will be at Silverstreet. The auditor will spend all day Tuesday in Chappells. Wednesday morning, Mr. Abrams will be in his office. Beginning Thursday morning, he will be at Hollingsworth’s store from nine until 12. The same af ternoon the auditor will be found at Kinards from two until five. He will spend Friday in Prosper ity and again be at his office in the court house Saturday. Watch the columns of this paper next week for other places and times Auditor Abrams will be in your district. CAMPBELL'S NAME OMMITTED FROM SMITH GREETING CARD We are sorry that S. C. Camp bell’s name was somehow ommitted from the list of personnel of the Smith Motor company’s greeting card which ran in the Christmas issue of The Sun. Mr. Campbell is one of the out standing employees of the Smith concern, and we want to assure him that his name was uninten tionally left out. JOSEPH B. MOORE Joseph B. Moore, 75, died early Wednesday morning at Newberry county hospital after an illness of several weeks. . He was born and reared in Fair- view section of the county and was a son of the late Jacob and Laura Waites Moore. He was twice mar ried, first to Miss Lillie Counts and second to Miss Mary Taylor. Surviving are the following child ren by his first marriage, Mrs. Jeff Hamm; by his second marriage are, Malcolm Moore, Cleophas Moore, Miss Clestee Moore, all of New ■ berry; Mrs. Elsie Grant, Whitmire; one step-daughter, Mrs. H. C. Waites, Newberry; a brother and four sisters, John Moore, Whitmire; Mrs. SaUie Frazier, Prosperity; Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, Mrs. I. A. Ba ker, Mrs. Irene Smith, all of New berry, 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at J o’clock Thursday afternoon from St Peters Pineywoods church. Rev. V. L. Fulmer conducted the service. Interment was in the church ceme tery. NEWS FROM WEST END Mr. and Mrs. Vascoe Boukmght md son of Chester spent the past weekend with his parents, Mr. and Vlrs. Tommy Bouknight. Lt. Ray Bouknight of Ft. Bragg ipent the Christmas holidays with lis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bouknight. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Humphries and family of Goldville spent the Christmas holidays with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Culclasure. Midshipman Edward Vines of the Naval Academy spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vines. Frank Jones of Clemson spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Beck and Ann, of Albany, Ga., spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Padgett and son, Allen of Charlotte, N. C., visit ed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Padgett during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Singley of North Carolina, visited relatives in the community during the holidays. Mrs. Amos Shealy and son, have returned from the hospital. Both are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bedenbaugh and son, Everette of Greenville, visited Mr, and Mrs. G. C. Ammons Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Vaughn and family of Greenville spent Christ mas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vaughn. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hiller and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ammons at tended the wedding of Miss Hen rietta Ammons of Clinton Decem ber 22. Mr. Chris Danielson is ill at his home on O’Neal street. His many friends wish his a speedy recovery. Miss Sunshine Shealy spent Christmas Day in Charlotte. John Fulmer of Walhalla, spent Christmas with his parents. Rev. and Mrs. V. L. Fulmer. Rev. C. F. DuBose who drove his father-in-law to Florida, has re turned to his home. A large crowd attended the Union Service of the West End churches held at the O’Neal Street Methodist Church Sunday evening. Demand Heavy Cotton Spinners The S. C. State Employment Service announced today that a large number of local textile open ings exist for spinners and spinner learners. Spinner learners are trained and paid at the rate of 53c per hour while learning. No parti cular skill is required for learners, however, ability to learn and will ingness to work are essential. Skilled spinners earn up to 75c per hour. Interested female appli cants should apply at the S. C. State Employment Service office at 1015 Caldwell street for referral. In addition to spinners, a num ber of other textile jobs are open. Persons interested in any type of textile work are requested to call by the local office for complete in formation. ADAMS FAMILY ENJOY 1ST POST-WAR YULE SEASON Mr. and Mrs. Leo Adams’ ten children, their husbands and wives, and ten grandchildren, besides other relatives, gathered at Adams' Camp on Lake Murray Christmas morning and enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the home of one of Mr. and Mrs. Adams’ daughters, Mrs. Neville Brown, who lives just across the highway from the camp. After breakfast was served, the guestt were escorted to the din ing room of Adam’s Camp, which was beautifully decorated in Christ mas decorations of holly, ever greens and candles, and a huge Christmas tree from which gifts consisting of most anything from a billy goat and wagon to the small est toys were distributed to each one present, by Miss Dot Adams, who acted for Santa Claus. About three o’clock in the after noon 30 members of the family and relatives enjoyed their first Chris.tmas dinner together since the war, which consisted of tur key and all the trimmings. EN ROUTE TO VET HOSPITAL Wallace Greer, Jr., 26, of route one, Duncan, had the misfortune to break one of his legs enroute to the Veterans hospital in Columbia, where he was scheduled to undergo an operation. The accident occurred about 6:30 Monday evening on the Greenville highway, No. 76, about three miles from the city, when Greer, who was driving a 1938 Plymouth, ran into the rear of a 1930 Ford coach, driven by Thomas J. Miller, a ne gro, when he started to make a left turn. Greer was carried to the Newber ry county hospital, but was imme diately sent on the the Veterans hospital in Columbia. CARD OF THANKS To the funeral directors and their staffs of able workers, the physi cians, hte nurses, the nurses aides cians, the nurses, the nurses aides tendants, who so gallantly rendered such splendid and efficient service in caring for the victims of the Ridgespring bus and Southern train collision, I wish- to express my pro found gratitude. I also wish to sin cerely thank each organization and each individual for the interest and sympathy which has been manifest ed by the numerous deeds of great kindness. I am grateful, too, for the financial aid accorded the be reaved parents and for the gener ous supply of gifts that have been very beneficial means in brining joy and contentment to the child ren who are still patients in the hospitals. My earnest prayer is that the Great Physician, from the abund ance of His love. His wisdom and His power may bless you even as you have blessed in a time of great need. J3-ltc Mrs. R. S. Sanders. Wells THURSDAY FREDDIE STEPS OUT Freddie Stewart & June Priesser Added — SELECTED SHORTS FRIDAY & SATURDAY WILD BILL ELLIOTT • in "Colorado Pioneers" Added — First Chapter of SON OF ZORRO & COMEDY MONDAY & TUESDAY Il's your night to howl! A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA The Marx Brothers & Lois Collier Added — PATHE NEWS WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JUST BEFORE DAWN Warner Baxter & Adelle Roberts Added — FOOTBALL Highlights Admission 12c-35c every day Opera House SATURDAY JOHNNY MACK BROWN in "Partners of the Trail" Added — COLOR CARTOON Admision 12c-30c all day Morning Show 10:00 Saturday Children nuder 12 years 5c Late Show 10:15 Saturday Nite A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA The Marx Brothers 8c Lois Collier Miss Eddy Passes Miss Mamie Rachel Eddy, 76, died Saturday at her home at Jalapa, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon from Lea- vell Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. H. C. Ritter, assisted by the Rev. T. M. Howze.' Interment was in the family cemetery near Jalapa. ^ Miss Eddy, a daughter of the late William H. and Susan Hunter Ed dy, was a lifelong resident of the county. She was a member of Central Methodist church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Hattie Eddy Livingston. FONT DEDICATED TO FATHER OF MRS. KINARD Dr. and Mrs. James C. Kinard, with their sons, James and Frank, attended services last Sunday morning at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lexington County. At this service there was dedi cated by the pastor, the Rev. Thom as F. Suber, a baptismal font car rying the following inscription: “Given by James Efird Kinard and Frank Efird Kinard in memory of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Frank Efird.” Pilgrim is the home church of the Efird family. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Efird were leading mem bers of the congregation. Two or their children, D. Ellis and Mrs. Ernest M. (Bertha Efird) Caugh- man, are still active members there. Their sister, Mrs. James C. (Katherine Efird) transferred her membership to the Church of the Redeemer upon moving to Newber ry. For many years Mr. Efird was Treasurer of the South Carolina Lutheran Synod and President ot the Men’s Federation. For a long time he was secretary of the State Fair Association, holdng that posi tion at the time of his death. NEWS FROM MOLLOHON Mr. and Mrs. Homer Duckett and Phillip visited relatives in Green wood during the Christmas holi days. Miss Edna Fallstrom of Jersey City, N. J., is visiting Mrs. Georgia Schumpert at her home on Cald well street. Mr. and Mrs. E .A. Howard and Ellen spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ruff of the Hartford community. Mrs. Gertrude Whitmire was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Whitmire of Fountain inn. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Perry and Brenda spent Christmas day in Sa luda with Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and daughter, Faye of Rock Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Bickley during the Christmas holidays. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grant on Christmas Day were Mrs. Maud Stockman and Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stockman, and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Attaway. Mr. Homer Berry is recovering at his home after undergoing an op eration at the local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith and daughter, Martha of Washington, D. C., are visiting their parents, Mrs. Millard Smith and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Burton. ' Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bickley had as holiday guests Mrs. Bickley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buice and daughter of Gaffney. Miss Irene Shealy of Washington, D. C., spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Shealy. Irene is employed by the state department in Washing ton. Miss Sara Reeves of Columbia re cently visited hey parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves on Milligan street. Miss Faye Bickley of Washington visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Bickley during the Christmas holidays. . Rev. a^d Mrs. Marvin Stallins and children of Jacksonville, Fla., visited Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith and family over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hughes of Columbia were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kibler. Mr .and Mrs. B. F. McCarty visit ed Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Coleman of Saluda Christmas day. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Mc- Entire during the Christmas season were Miss Frances McEntire of Columbia and Miss Mary McEntire and Miss Grace Attaway of Char leston. Cpl. Clyde Black of Fort Benning, Ga., is spending a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Black. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chasteen and son, Melvin, of Monroe, Ga., were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Sessoms. Mr. David Charles spent the weekend here with his wife and baby son. Rev. and Mrs. James B. Mitchell returned to their home in Texas Sunday after spending the Christ mas holidays with Mrs. Mitchell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Jack- son. Mr. James Kelly of Wasington, D. C., recently visited his mother, Mrs. Sam Kelly. Mr. Callie Duncan has been ill at his home on Milligan street. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS WITH MRS. CHAPMAN The American Legion Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Sloan Chapman on Thursday afternoon, January 2, at four o’clock. Associate hostesses were, Mrs. Hope Wilson, Mrs. C. T. Hallman, Mrs. Mamie L. DeVore and Mrs. Mary DeVore. Due to illness, it was necessary to change hostesses for this meeting from those listed in the Year Bock. P. J. & M. E. E. MAXCY STONE E. Maxcy Stone entered upon his duties as Probate Judge and Mas ter in Equity Wednesday, January 1st. Mr. Stone is a veteran of World War 2. He graduated at New berry college and studied law at the University of Virginia and the University of South Carolina. He will be assisted in the office by his sister, Mrs. J. H. Kunkle. Mr. Stone succeeds Mrs. Neal W. Workman, who in turn succeeded her late husband. Whitmire’s new magistrate is Bob Nelson, who defeated two op ponents in the primary. He suc ceeds John G. Watts, who withdrew from the race. Claude Wilson was winner in Prosperity for magistrate, bettering his opponent, Leroy Pugh, by a margin of 62 votes. WANTED—High-type, energetic re presentative in Newberry area to sell home comfort installations for well established contracting firm. This is a field with almost unlimit ed possibilities for the right man. Requirements; Car, Sales exper ience or personality, high school education or better. Write or call— Rock Wool Insulating Company of South Carolina, 1306 Senate Street, Columbia, S. C. J3-3tc IN COLUMBIA HOSPITAL The many friends of little Ter ry Diane Reeves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reeves, will be sorry to learn that she is a patient in the Columbia Hospital. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OF FINAL SETTLEMENT I will make a final settlement of the estate of Neal W. Workman, deceased, in the Probate Court for Newberry County, S. C., on Tues day, the 4th day of February, 1947, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, and will immediately thereafter ask fr my discharge as executrix of said estate. All persons having claims against the estate of Neal W. Workman, deceased, are hereby notified to file the same, duly verified, with the undersigned, or Ble*ase and Sanit- Amand, attorneys, and those indebt ed to said estate will please make payment likewise. GENEVA T. D. WORKMAN, Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Neal W. Workman, deceased. J3-4tp Ritz THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Joan Caulfield, Billy De Wolfe, Olga San Juan In "BLUE? SKIES" (In Itechnicolor) FOX NEWS : ' MONDAY. TUESDAY John Loder, Lenore Aubert Charles Dingle, Fritz Feld In 'THE WIFE OF MONTE CRISTO" Cartoon M. G. M. NEWS WEDNESDAY Tom Neal, Margaret Lindsay, Don Douglas, Ernest Truex I* "CLUB HAVANA" Comedy—Along the Rainbow Trail Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Crum (Mar garet Sbruggs) who are making their home here with Mrs. Crum’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Scruggs, while Mr. Crum is attend ing Newberry College, spent the Christmas holidays in Denmark with Mr. Crum’s mother, Mrs. H. E. Crum. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kelly and family are enjoying a few days va cation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Wilson Weam has returned to Washington, D. C.. to resume his work with the Federal Communica tions ' Commission. Heyward Pel ham accompanied him to Washing ton for a short visit before return ing to his work in Asheville, N. C. Mr. Pelham spent the Christmas holidays here with his mother, Mrs. W. E. Pelham on Harrington street. Mrs. Hoyt L. Smith (Doris Hipp), who was in the Columbia Hospital 31 days, was dismissed from the hospital to go to her home on Tex as street in Columbia on Monday, December 9th, but instead of im proving she grew worse and is to return to the hospital Monday for another operation. Miss Rose Hamm, teacher of mu sic in the Charleston city schools, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hamm and son, Jimmie, of Charlotte, N. C., spent Christmas in the home of their mother, Mrs. D. L. Hamm and sister, Miss Pearle Hamm at Sil verstreet. Mrs. F. G. Hartley has returned to her home on Nance street from Jacksonville, Fla., where she at tended the golden wedding cele bration of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Lambeth, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Floyd, Jr., and Mor gan Randel attended the North- South All-Star football game which was played in Montgomery, Ala bama last Saturday. NEWS FROM OAKLAND Personals Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Darby had as their guest Sunday, December 21, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lewallen of Landrum; Miss Peggy Wood ot Spartanburg Junior College; Mr. and Mrs. Herman P. Thomas and daughter, Dorothy of Lexington; Mrs. Herman W. Thomas of New berry and Pvt. Jack Sanders of Fort Belvoir. Mr. and Mrs. Irby. Long of Miami, Fla., spent the Christmas holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Long, and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Owens of Greenville; Miss Nor ma Long of York, also spent Christ mas with Mr. and Mrs. Long. Other guest of the Longs have been Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stroud and children, Tonie and Eddie of Goldville; Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and small daughters, Joan and Linda, of Greenville; Captain and Mrs. E. L. Mosteller of Ablany, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Poag and small son, Mickey and Mr. and Mrs. Webster, all of Baltimore, Md. Christinas Party The ladies of the third shift weav ing department were entertained Monday night, December 23 with a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Fred Nichols. Mrs. Lillie Thomas, member of the party, represented “Old Santa”, entering the room singing “Christ mas Buddies” to her friends. The living room was most attrac tive with a lighted Christmas tree arranged with flowers and gifts for each attendant. After these twelve ladies were highly entertained by Santa and re ceived many nice gifts, the host esses, members of the shift, serv ed a delicious chicken salad course, pepsi-cola with ice cream and cake for dessert. Miss Craft Weds Herman Coats A marriage of much interest to their many friends was that of Miss Frances Elizabeth Craft of Silver- street to Mr. Herman Hipp Coats of Newberry. The wedding was performed at the home of the brides parents on December 21 by the officiating minister, the Rev. Ray F. Williams, in the presence of a few close rela tives and friends. The bride was becomingly attired in a gray gabardine suit with black accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations. Mrs. Coats is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Craft. She attend ed the Silverstreet high school and Newberry branch of Perry business schools. Mr. Coats is the son of Mr. E. G. Coats and the late Mrs. Coats. He attended the schools of Newberry and served for four years in the U. S. Marine Corps, mostly in the Pacific. At present the couple will be at home on Second street, Newberry Miller-Schumpert Miss Helen Louise Schumpert and Pvt. James Lee Miller were married on Tuesday evening, December 24 at 6:30 at the home of the officiat ing minister, Rev. J. B. Harman ,D. D. The impressive double ring ceremony was performed in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The bride wore a lovely suit of fuschia wool with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. She is the daughter of Mr. and ’ Mr. and Mrs. Harold Klontz of Auburn, Alabama and Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Putman of Philadelphia, Pa., were guests during the Christmas holidays in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Paysinger on Boundary street. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Scruggs of Harrisonburg, Va., spent the Christmas holidays here in the home of Mr. Scruggs’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Scruggs at the home on College street extension. Miss Alta Cunningham of Greer and Mr. and Mrs. John Cunning ham of Blacksburg, Va., were guests during the holidays in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carpenter on Calhoun street. Dr. George Lewis Cunningham of New York, is expected to arrive by plane this week to spend a few days in the home of his sister, Mrs. E. A. Carpenter and Mr. Carpenter on Calhoun street. Miss Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Mrs. J. N. Jackson, 734 Bound ary street, who is employed by the Veterans Administration in Win ston-Salem, N. C., visited at her home in the city Christmas week. DR. AND MRS. HARMAN FETED AT CHRISTMAS The Bethany Women’s Mission ary Society held its regular meet ing on Wednesday, December 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Stone on Clyde avenue. An appro priate Christmas program was ren dered, conducted by Mrs. Eugene Stockman. The business session was concluded by the president, Mrs. Ernest Morris. At the conclu sion of these services, there was an exchange of gifts. Mrs. Morris, as president of the society, gave a special gift to every one present; and in behalf of the society and the Bethany congregation, presented to the former pastor and his wife. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Harman, a nice floor lamp, as an expression of their es teem and their appreciation of their past services. Following the presentation, the hostess, Mrs. Stone, invited the guests into the dining room where a bountiful and well prepared tur key supper was served with a des sert of fruit cake and ambrosia. Mrs. Charles Craven and Mrs. Ernest Morris assisted the hostess in serv ing. JORDAN TRANSFERRED TO EDGEFIELD KENDALL CO. L. H. Jordan, who has held the position of overseer of carding at the Mollohon plant of the Kendall mills here for the past five years, was transferred Monday of this week to the Kendall Addison plant in Edgefield, where he will hold the position as overseer of carding and spinning there. Mr. Jordan, originally from Massachusetts, was overseer of carding and spinning in the Tur ner Falls Kendal plant in Massach usetts, prior to coming to Newberry in 1941. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express to our many friends sincere thanks and appre ciation for their deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy dur ing the recent death of our loved one, Gerald Padgett, who was kill ed in the school bus accident at Silverstreet. We also thank them for the beau tiful flowers. J3c Mrs. R. B. Padgett. Mrs. H. E. Schumpert’-of Newberry. Pvt. Miller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Miller. At present he is a member of the United States Marine Corps, sta tioned at Cherry Point, N. C. Pvt. Miller returned to North Carolina this week and Mrs. Miller is making her home with her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. R. F .Spratt and two daughters Becky and Mary El len spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Spratt of Spartanburg. Mrs. Tom N. Parks, spent the Christmas holidays with her moth er in Jacksonville, Fla. (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ray spent Christmas with their parents in Spartanburg. Miss Mary Ellen Spratt is now visiting relatives in Sumter. SEARS ROEBUCK fc CO. 1210 Caldwell St. Newberry. S. C. s—: Phone 430 SHOP AT SEARS AND SAVE Linoleum Rugs 9x12 $ 8.24 Electric Radios $37.91 Platform Rockers $16.40 Shot Guns, 12, 16, 20 guage .-$25.88 Kitchen Cabinets $61.45 Oil Healers $ 7.85 Wrist Watches $15.02 Breakfast Room Suites Plastic top $56.30 Three burner oil cook stoves.$13.10 Carpet Sweepers $ 6.12 Porcelain Top Cabinets $20.45 Auto Tire# 6.00x16 $14.75 Auto Tires. 5.50x17 $13.55 Electric Healers $ 7.62 Oil Cook Stoves $88.75 Electric Water heaters. 30 gal $66.90 All prices include postage. SHOP AT SEARS AND SAVE SEARS ROEBUCK 8i CO. 1210 Caldwell SL Newberry. S. C. Creamery Co-op Begins Business After many months of prepara tion, most of which was spent in the construction of a modern build ing, the Newberry Dairy Co-opera tive began delivering milk Wednes day morning, January 1st The Newberry Dairy cooperative is the outgrowth of an agreement among milk producers of the coun ty to pool their resources to process and deliver milk from a central plant. The owners of the new concern are Leon Dennis, Collier Neel, J. Frank Hawkins, William Senn, H. H. Brown and the Parr Bros. J. Frank Hawkins is president, and J. M. Hove, long time manager of the Newberry Creamery, is plant man ager. The milk producers will deliver their milk to the plant in bulk where it will be processed and de livered to the customer. Square milk bottle, which save space m the refrigerator and in delitery trucks, will be used as soon as they are available. Milk customers will be billed in the future by the plant and not by local dairymen as in the past Newly painted trucks .have been put into use on three routes in the city. All requests for milk should be telephoned direct to the new plant and not to individual dairymen. The co-operative plant is modern- ly equipped throughout. The build ing was especially designed for the rapid and easy handling of many different dairy products. In time, ice cream, ice cream mix, butter, and other products will be offered. A fountain has been installed near the front entrance of the building where ice cream and milk drinks will be dispensed to the public at a future date. The local dairymen have put more than $25,000 into the plant to serve the people of Newberry, and in securing Mr. Hove as manager, Newberrians are assured of a clean quality product HUFFSTETLER-RUNYANS A marriage of much interest to their many friends is that of Sa rah Marjorie Huffstetler to Mr. Daniel Stanley Runyan, which was solemnized on December 25, at the residence of the officiating minis ter, the Rev. Julian B. Harman, D.D., 1004 Boundary street in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The double ring cere mony was used. Mrs. Runyan is a daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Huffstetler of Newberry. She is a graduate of Newberry High School and has been employed in Roses’ Five and Ten Cents store in the city. She was beautifully attired in a gray wool dress with black accessories and a corsage of orchids. Mr. Runyan is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Runyans of Shelby, N. C. He is a graduate of the Shelby High School and served three years In the U. S. Navy Air Corps, the most of this time in the European area. He received his discharge in March 1946 and is now employed in the U. S. Post Office in Shelby, N. C. * After a wedding trip they will make their home in Shelby. The Joint Council will hold its regular meeting on Sunday, Jan uary 5th at 3 o’clock p. m., at Bach man Chapel. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. Seen ■ ■ ■ About Town D. V. KNIGHT telling a big fib about going fishing a few days ago and "catching a fish that weighed 30 pounds, and when he landed it, it was sweating." And someone overhearing Mr. Knight remarked that it "takes a sucker to catch a sucker" . . . The Mer chants over the city busy taking inventory and all seem glad to get a breathing spell since the Christmas rush . . . SAM COOK and daughter, ANNIE COOK turning the bus station back to JIMMY WISEMAN'after operat ing it for the past three years. "Peewee" FORD is helping Mr. WISEMAN in the bus, station and he will be glad to serve you . . . Lots of activity in the city this week, and we are wondering if folks are exchanging Christmas gifts or taking advantage of the reductions in merchandise, or just looking . . . Birthday anni versaries through Friday, January 10: Kirby Lominack and Carter Abrams, Jan. 3; Juanita Hitt and Johnson Clary, Jan. 5; Mrs. Frank McConnell, Jan 6; J. D. French. John Rex North, III (son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. North (Dot Ruff). Jan. 7; Emory H. Bowman and Mrs. D. L. Andrews (Bonnie Wil son), Jan. 8; Mrs. J. D. Kinard. Jan. 9: Miss Grace Wilbur and Mrs. Lucy McCartha, Jan. 10. We wish for each of you a very hap py New Year and the best of