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THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1347 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 the postoffice at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In S. C., $1.50 per year in advance; Out side S. C., $2.00 per year in advance. CLASSIFIED RATES: One cents per word, minimum of 35c; three insertions for price of two. Long term classified rates on request. Cards of Thanks, Tributes, etc., will be charged for at 50c each. The SPECTATOR The great Walter is dead. Wal ter Johnson became a figure of Na tional interest when he was the star pitcher for Washington. Many today regard him as the speed King of all time, even the great est of all pitchers. The small boy all over America looked up to Wal ter as a hero;—and millions of big boys and middle aged men did like wise. I was one of the crowd, it was said that his fast ball sped towards the batter in about eight- tenths of a second—60 1-2 feet. The batter saw Johnson’s beautiful de livery—and heard the ball strike the catcher’s mitt. Whether Walter had more speed than Bobby Fellers I do not know, but Walter stood out; stood apart for many qualities. In a day of swearing, drinking and gambling, Walter Johnson was a National pride, sober, clean, steady, quiet, fair, the finest type of sportsman. His career on the mound lifted professional baseball to a high level. It is not too much to say that he earned the applause of the nation. In my youth—or would I be per mitted to say my boyhood?—Chris ty Mathewson and Walter Johnson were of the type a mother could ap prove; great athletes. I saw John son and Mathewson while they were still great pitchers, just as I saw Ty Cobb streaking around the diamond with gleaming spikes. It was worth an extra day in Wash ington to see Johnson—the poetry of motion, with that hopping white flash. I stayed in New York three extra days in order to see “Mat ty.” Mathewson would not play on Sundays. 1 knew that. So when I read that he had pitched on Thurs day in Cincinnatti, I “figured” that he would be on the mound in New York on Monday. So he was. He threw only sixty-nine balls—that is, he made sixty-nine pitches, for he gave no base on bails, struck out noboby; the batters seemed to pop up just where the “Giants" were waiting for the ball. Mathewson, like Johnson, clean, steady, brilliant; one of the first CoUege men to make baseball a career. Mathewson, and Johnson; both great examples of clean living Their eminence in sport made their example to the youth of the land a powerful stimulus. Not “sissies” but great men in the hottest kind of competition. A friend, a lawyer friend, of the piedmont, whom I have cherished through the years—a sedate and well-to-do old gentlemen of ease now—this friend challenges my statement that a man has a right to work or not to work, as he pleases. My friend, though a lawyer, looks beyond the law. Certainly he is right in denying that a man has right to be a drone or a burden on society. He is putting his objec tion on high ground, that every man should work, that work is the rule. I have quoted the Scripture “Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work”. And Jesus said: “My father worketh hitherto, and I work”. There is, then, a duty to work, to carry one’s own burden and to help bear the burden of others. Of course I concede that. My friend’s point is well taken in an ethical sense, but my remark was a state ment of the law, the law of the State, the law of the nation, the law as it is understod today as govern ing the relations of man to man. According to our law, no man can be compelled to work; that would be slavery. In fact, as my brother- lawyer knows, our courts will net compel me to dig the ditch, to do this physical work. Of course the courts would compel me as a land- owner to have a ditch cut, if it were my legal obligation, but if I were a ditch-digger, the court would not compel me to perform this manual labor. One may disagree, may dissent sharply, but that is the truth. The law, for example, cannot compel a teacher to teach. Another distinguished reader of Spectator writes me that he does not always approve my philosophy. Perhaps that reader has misunder stood me. When I stated that men had the right to work, or not to work, I thought I was strictly with in the Constitution—and still think so—but it is a fact—a very regret table fact—that a man seems to have no right to work unless he joins a Union. We are preaching liberty to all the world, but we are not practis ing it here. We Americans should revise many of our laws. Any law which creates or maintains a special self ish privilege is a bad law. That is true whether it affects one class or the other. The Federal and State laws which discriminate against margarine are entirely bad. If margarine is unwholesome it should be prohibited; but if it be an article of food—as it is—there can be no justification for special taxes and restrictions. Why these restrictions? In order to protect the butter creameries. Is it good law, is it fair as between citizens of this republic to curb the manu facture and sale of one wholesome product in order to maintain a competitive product in a position of special privilege? The Rail Roads of our nation have a wondrously complex plan of fixing freight rates. How would this strike you; a ticket from Co lumbia to Washington $15 (four hundred miles) but a ticket from New York to Podunk (600 miles) $12? I do not know of any such rate, but in the freight rates, there are such cases. The Rail Roads may justify them by what they call the density of the traffic—that they make more money in thickly- settled areas at $12 than in thinly- settled regions at $15. And that would be true. At the same time, it may be noted, the thinly-settled region will have a long and hard fight to overcome that difference or preference. I think it is true that Rail Road rate experts have more useless, even mischievous, information than any other group of experts, all be cause of a poor system of rate making. The Rail Roads are frequently beset by groups clamoring for fa- vors, preferences, special privileges. A car of freight can be sent from X to Y—1000 miles, passing through B, about midway, for less than it would cost to ship from X to B. They have special considerations of so many factors that only an expert can tell what it what—and why. Towns can be “made” or virtual ly destroyed by freight rates. We Americans should look into many matters. Our republic should stand for equality before the law for all men and all interests. All around us are old men and women. Once they were young, as the poet Gray says in his beautiful Elegy in a Country Churchyard: “Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire”. We see the stooped forms and feeble steps. Then we see once fine buildings darkening with age, or sagging. "Change and decay in all around I see: O Thou who changest not, abide with me.” Life as we see it, preaches that to us every day, that all that we are, all that we have, must go back into the dust and forgetfulness, a sea of oblivion, save for the hope that is in us. There is no cleaner lesson than that we and what we have are to go back into the elements, Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. In all our planning we are dealing with per ishable commodities, except as we have a hope that was born on Eas ter when the tomb was found empty and the Man of Galilee said: “Be not afraid.” It is almost in credible, yet so strangely true of most of us, that we think and plan for the things which rust and crumble and decay, while ignoring even the guidance of Infinite Wis dom. The Christmas time is one of such deep spiritual significance that it seems such an utter perversion to make it a mere occasion for noisy demonstrations^ hilarity, eating and drinking, and whatever other man ner of indulgence. We believe that the Creator of the Earth sent His son to reveal the love of the Father, that seeing the Son we might remember the words: “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” Either we believe this, or we do not believe it; there is no middle ground. We who are of the churches believe—or should believe—that we are closer to the Almighty because of the Christmas occasion; it lifts us to high levels, to close Communion with God. NO RATIONING BOARD IN NEWBERRY COUNTY There has been no office of Price Administration in Newberry county since January 12, 1946. The office is closed; the fixtures have been sold and the help discharged. The public is advised once more that if they should desire to make applications for sugar, write to the following address: Office of Price Administration, Sugar Rationing Section, Columbia 7, S. C. Mr. Welling requests that no one contact his office in regard to ra tioning of any kind. He states he has nothing further to do with Price Administration or the ration ing of sugar. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OF FINAL SETTLEMENT I will make a final settlement of the estate of David Berrie Denning in the Probate Court for Newberry County, S. C., on Monday the 6th day fo January, 1947 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, and will immediately thereafter ask for my discharge as guardian of said estate. All persons having claims against the estate of David Berrie Denning, deceased, are hereby notified to file the same, duly verified, with the undersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make pay ment likewise. Daisy Berrie Denning, Guardian. Dec. 5. 1946 12-6-4tp TELEPHONE 269-M HOURS: 9:00 TO 12:00 1:00 TO 6:30 Dr Z. Cecil Lynch OPTOMETRIST 1304 MAIN STREET NEWBERRY, S. C. ' Fender & Body Work Have your Fenders and Body straighten ed by Expert Body Men. Complete Re upholstery service and Painting. Davis Motor Company 1515-1517 Main Street & BEST FOOD! Give mom a night out! Come in for delicious and nutritious meals often. Drop in for between meal snacks too. THE FOOD IS TOPS . . . AND THE PRICES ARE RIGHTI Mitchell’s Sandwich Shop REV. HOOP k FAMILY REMEMBERED Pastor J. E. Rocf and family were remembered most graciously by the members of St. Paul’s Parish during the Christmas holidays. Generous purses were given oy both St. Paul’s and Bachman Chap el congregations. One of the larg est poundings ever to be received, was given by St. Philip’s together with a bonus from the council A large number of personal gifts of money and other useful articles were included by members of the three congregations. Also a beau tiful chenille bed spread from the Women’s Missionary Society of St. Philip’s. For these expressions . of love and esteem, we are most grateful. J. E. Roof and family. AUDITOR'S TAX NOTICE I, or an authorized agent, will be at the following places on the dates given below for the purpose of tak ing tax returns of all personal prop erty, new buildings and real estate transfers. Persons owning property in more than one district will make returns for each district. All able bodied male citizens be tween ages of twenty-one and sixty are liable to $1.00 poll tax. All persons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty outside of in corporate towns and cities are lialbe to pay commutation tax of $1.00. All dogs are to be assessed at $1.00 each. LONGSHORES — Monday, Jan uary 6th, 1947, from 9 until 12. S1LVERSTREET — Monday, Jan uary 6th, 1947, from 2 until 5. CHAPPELLS — Tuesday, Jan uary 7th, 1947. HOLLINGSWORTH STORE — Thursday, January 9th, 1947, from 9 until 12. KINARDS — Thursday, January 9th, 1947, from 2 until 5. PROSPERITY — Friday, January 10th, 1947. LITTLE MOUNTAIN — Monday, January 13th, 1947. PEAK — Thursday, January 16th, 1947. POMARIA — Friday, January 17th, 1947. REESE BROTHERS STORE — Monday, January 20th, 1947, from 9 until 12. F. B. HARDY’S HOME — Mon day, January 20th, 1947, from 2 un til 5. ST. LUKE’S — Tuesday, January 21st, 1947, from 9 until 12. O’NEAL — Tuesday, January 21st, 1947, from 2 until 5. M. B. & T. P. CROOKS STORE— Thursday, January 23rd, 1947, from 9 until 12. At Auditor’s Office to March 1st, after which a penalty of 10 per cent will be added. PINCKNEY N. ABRAMS, Auditor Newberry County. D20J3,10,17 Ready to Commit Murder The following letter was written by Billy Lewis, a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, to his mother. Billy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lewis of Whit mire. Sunday Night. Dear Mother. The first time I’ve ever wanted to take a man and torture him to death was last night after the game. The man is the referee in the Army game. I guess you’ve read about the game in the paper but I guess the newspaper accounts are too full of what they call our “Mor al Victory”, to tell the real story the truth of the matter is that right now it’s Navy’s ball, 4th down on Army’s three yard line with approximately 30 seconds to go in the ball game. I’ve got sev eral reasons for saying that. 1.) The ball went out of bounds on the last play. That is supposed to stop the clock but the referee did not stop it. 2.) The coach sent in a substitution at the same time. This is also supposed to stop the clock. 3.) When we got that penalty about two plays before the end, the clock wasn’t stopped when the referee was making the penalty. So you can see we’ve got a reason to gripe. We were already the best team on the field and yesterday we were the best football team that has ever played football. We had a pretty good time after the game though. Philadelphia was wide open and nothing was too good for Midshipmen. We didn’t get back until six o’clock this morn ing so consequently I’ve been asleep all day and I’m about ready to go to sleep again. I certainly hope you do drive up and take me home Christmas. Ac cording to Ann you want to bring me back by way of New York. That would be mighty fine, too. That is, if the car can make it. Well, I’d better go to bed and get some sleep. Remember, if anybody asks you who won the football game either tell them the Navy did or tell them that the game’s not over yet. Army certainly did not win. Love, Billy. Dr. Myron J. Rones Successor to Dr. H. M. Bigby Optometric Eye Specialist Serving the discriminating public who demands Profes sional Eye Service and value their Sense of Sight. Office Hours 9 to 5:30 Exchange Bank Bldg. Phone 144-J An “orchid” among motor cars is this milestone model, the 19,000,000th Chevrolet built in the 35 years of the division’s history. Production of this car early in December highlights the endeavor of automotive manufacturers of America to supply a car-hungry nation within the limits imposed upon the industry by current business condi tions. Top-ranking executives of Chevrolet who “deliv ered” this welcome souvenir “wrapped in cellophane” are Nicholas Dreystadt (left), general manager, and T. H. Keating, general sales manager. January Clearance SALE 32 Mens Tweed Suits, reduced to $13.50. % Mens White Painters Overalls—Sanforized ‘ Shrunk, „ $3.95 value, $1.50. Mens All Wool Topcoats $22.50 to $35 values, now $18.50. • All Felt Hats One-Third off. Boys Pin Whale Overalls, Sizes 4 to 10, $3.50 value, $2.25. All Boys Wool Suits, One-Third off. Boys Beacon Robes, $3.50 value, $2.00. Mens Scarfs, $2.50 to $3.95, now $2.00. All Men and Boys Jackets (Leather, Poplin and wool) One-Third off. Mens Wool and Rayon Robes, $17.75 value, $9.50. i • Mens Socks, 35c and 50c values, 29c., Mens Long Sleeve Cotton Sport Shirts, $2.95 to $3.75 values, $2.25. Rayon and Wool Sport Shirts, $6.75 to $8.95, now $5.00. Mens Loafer Coats, $10.95 value, $8.50. Mens Loafer Coats, $8.50 value, $5.00. j Bergen Clothing Co. 1202 Caldwell St. Phone 509«M