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THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1947 1218 College btreet 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 Finds Wisdom in “The Book” Can a man be happy in a one- room house? What is happiness? What makes for happiness? Is hap piness dependent on wealth oi abundance? Are all wealthy people happy? If you were looking for happy people would you find as many rich people as you would poor people? Does poverty carry a sting with it? More and more I find deep and abiding wisdom in The Book. The Great Teacher must have shocked many when He said “Neither shah they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you"! And we find the truth that we need in this: “Take heed, and beware of cov etousness; for a man’s life consis- teth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” No one need argue against the plan to assure adequate food and shelter; certainly the warm impul ses of a good heart compel us to think of plans which will brigthen the life and lighten the burden or thousands of men and women. We may recall that all our com forts have not produced such gen iuses as once glorified our modern world, though starved and thread bare in the “chill penuary”, which one of the poets said when he meant hunger and rags. Ease and comfort have not produced the mu sic, the poetry, the philosophy, that came from the inspired minds oi dingy attics. Did you ever pass a mere hut or hovel and hear the ringing laughter oi people sitting in the gloom of a lampless room, with only the fire to break the darkness? Have you ever passed a brilliant ly lighted house that had rooms and costly furnishings, but wasn’t a home because all the brightness was of the light; none came from the hearts of the people. The Kingdom of God is within you truly. We are happy because of what we are. Most of us do not really believe that, however; we prefer the fleshpots of Egypt to the revelations of Sinai. Recently we have made progress in improving the conditions. Mere housing and lighting will not in- crease happiness. Something on the inside must be stirred. Howev er, great as has been the develop ment of the means of living, there are men who are organizers of dis content. We have in our Country professional agitators, men who use figures to prove their conten tion, though their “facts” are fre quently not true. If you start witn tne idea that all things are black you will go through life seeing black all the time. I am amazed sometimes at what I read. This is a day of public statements, of press releases am* press interviews. It seems as though every man in any sort of public position, certainly in the National Government, is full of words all the time and eager to talk. Then we have thousands of other men al ways pouring out ideas, predic tions and promises, much of which will never rank with the sage counsel of the great philosophers of the world. So great is the u.-ge to tell 'the public something that we have offi cials of various Boards, Commis sions, private, religious, commer cial—every sort of connection—ali talking to us, some even inventing a lot of foolishness, others promted by good will, but poor judgement. As to foolishness, consider the talk against the “profit motive”. You farmers didn’t know that the the seed which yields a hundred fold was a wicked thing, did you? That wonderful Nazarene told us about the marvellous power of mul tiplication found in a seed. He didn’t condemn it, by any means. Nay, nay; how could He condemn it? He made it. Saint John tells us that He made everything: “All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made’” And in the parable of the talents He condemned the servant who failed to use his abilities fruit fully in the scornful rebuke “Thou wicked and slothful servant . . . Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers . . . and I should have received mine own with interest”. Years ago I heard a man rant against the profit motive. I told him that I was willing to operate my farm without a profit, provided that men would work without wages. Naturally I expected to pay no taxes. How can you pay taxes if you make no profit? And if there be no taxes how will orator# on the public payroll live? If there be no profit how could men found and support Colleges, Uni versities and other institutions? It would be quite a bargain il all profits were prohibited, along with all wages and salaries and taxes. Where would you be? The answer is that we .should have Communism—all men employed, di rected and controlled by the State (or Nation). Somebody must make a profit or the whole world would feed on itself until it devoured it self; as the body is said to do after death. Do people think clearly? A pro fit is the rule of life. Not all pro fit is gold or money; the man wno writes receives part oi his compen sation in the joy of his work. That is true of the mechanic who sees the finished product of his skill, .but we live oy work; and we use our resources over and over again. That is profit. A young man opens a store, or a shop. He puts into it his capital. What is his capital? Brains, character, money. From each he earns a profit, or the world would consume itself. Some weeks ago farmers sowed wheat. If the farm er sowed three bushels of wheat he expects thirty bushels in return, ihat is his harvest. That is his i-rofil-molive. If the farmer had eaten his three bushels or wheat he would have nothing beyond that. By sowing and reaping he and his great-grandsons may eat the har vests of the first seed. Under Communism we must be men under orders. That may be thrilling for the thousands oi bu reaucrats and lordlings who order us about, but I would rather think and act for myself, wouldn’t you? Under Communism we must be .nen under orders. That may be thrilling for the thousands of bu- .•eaucrats and lordlings who order us about, but I would rather think and act for myself, wouldn’t you? Recently two young men came to tee me, both ex-service men. They jlan to open a business. In this free America no one is there to iinder them; under Communism, aowever, they couldn’t decide any- .hing for themselves; the Govern ment would own all the business and would tell these G. I. boys where, when, and how to work. Chat doesn’t impress me favorably How about you? We are having a lot of fog in the mind over segregation oi White ana Colored people. Segregation dc.-s not deny anything to the Colored people; they themselves are in fa vor of it, and they are prospering with it. One thing we must re member: “Rome wasn’t made in a day”, as the old-timers used to tell us. Nor can racial matters be set tled in a day. All the progress of mankind has been a slow, painful process; no one can do more than stir up strife by this constant ra cial promotion. Of course it is ah political and for selfish advantage —but there it is, like a sore thump. What about our taxes? Are we to have higher taxes or new levies? Representative Sol Blatt is a vet eran legislator; he is also a very practical man. Unlike many of us, Mr. Blatt knows—and remembers— simple arithmetic. He has that sort of practical understanding that enables him to know that one and one make two. This is not said in fun; many public men advocate all sorts of plans which call for money, but fail to realize that these schemes are paid for out of taxes. Shall South Carolina seek new sources of revenue? Do we need new revenue; or do we need to exercise a sounder discretion in spending money? Would not tne State be wiser to re-examine its public service rather than merely to increase here, there, and some where else, always adding to tne taxes? Why cannot there be some real business sense devoted to the public business? There has been much said re cently about the inadequate pay for teachers; the truth is that the whole plan of teacher remuneration is based on the idea that all teach ers are girls who are teaching for pin money, or for clbthing beyond Me convenience of dad’s purse, v'ery little serious study (until re- -•ently) has been given to career teachers, men and women who have devoted many years to teaching, with marked success. While an un married woman could manage to ■get along, somehow”, no one gave much thought to a man and his iamily. We may have to face the problem in this manner: how much can the State and the Counties af ford? Are we using the present funds to the best interest of the public? Some one should think clearly. What is the most import ant public service? Certainly po lice protection is the most imme diate service, though far less im portant in the long run than •schooling”. The public health is of immediate concern. Of all the longer range interests fostered at public expense the primary schools are by all means the most import ant. They should be our first line of defense for the future. Are we spending the public money in the most fruitful manner, even in pri mary schooling? The Colleges of the State are more likely to survive on a pay-tuition basis than are pri mary schools. Thinking as a taxpayer, it seems to me that we have been acting foolishly for some time. Even a child could see that we were drink ing cream instead of whole milk for several years. Any one of the most ordinary vision could forsee that the good times would not last forever. What have we done? We have foolishly expanded a lot of public services, with permanent ob- ligalions. Now when we retrench we must carry along all the new things also. Vet Built House Erected Here Radio Station WKDK has erected on its property near the broadcast ing station for use of its manager one of the famous United States homes made in Marietta, Ga., by a group of veterans. Two army of ficers conceived the idea of form ing a company to build houses. They interested some 200 other veterans who carry on in capaci ties ranging from common labor ers to superintendent. All have the same amount of stock in the company. The house Being erected here was brought in on two huge trucks from Marietta. The home unit comes equipped with electric hot water heater, light fixtures, screens, sinks, built-in cabinets, plumbing, and even tubs for the laundry. Floors are of hardwood and the unit erected here has six rooms and a small screened porch. The GI built homes, which, by-the- way, are not pre-fabricated homes, are said to be of very fine quality. Prices range from $4,000 upward. ELVIRA SUSAN BARRETT Elvira Susan Barrett, 65, died Sunday at the home of her son, Claude Barrett, in Charleston af ter a short illness. Mrs. Barrett spent most of her life near Chapin. She also lived in Newberry and Charleston. She had been in declining health for sev eral years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Capers Chapel Methodist church by Rev. J. E. Gunter and Rev. Albert Stimmerman. Inter ment followed in the church ceme tery. She is survived by the following children: Charlie Claude Barrett, Charleston, Mrs. Herbert Bickley, Charlotte, Mrs. Edgar Dominick, Newberry, Mrs. Leroy Fulmer, Prosperity, and one step son, Hen ry A. Barrett, Chapin. Also the following brothers and sisters: John Dailey, Chapin; Albert Dailey and Pink Dailey, Irmo; Will Dailey, Columbia; Miss Sallie Dailey and Miss Hattie Dailey, Irmo, nine grandchildren survive. Mrs. Dick Vaughn of Kinards was a business visitor in the city last Thursday. Shall we retrench? It takes courage; far easier is it to continue the spending spree. -But what about the schools? The first call on School funds should be for teachers—primary school teachers—and the necessary man agement. New taxes? Harman-Y oung MISS SARAH C. HARMAN WEDS HENRY YOUNG, JR. The First Presbyterian church in Clinton, S.C., was the scene of the wedding of Miss Sarah Carolyn Harman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Calhoun Harman of Charlotte, and Henry Meadors Young, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Young of Clinton, which took place Sun day afternoon at 2 o’clock. Dr. William Redd Turner, pastor of the church, officiated using tne double ring ceremony. The vows were spoken before a background of fern, white gladioli, and seven- branched candelabra holding white tapers. Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, organist, play ed “Ave Maria,” Schubert’s “Sere nade,” and the traditional wedding marches, and Mrs. Forrest Shealy sang “Because” before the cere mony. “O Perfect Love” was play ed during the service. The bride and bridegroom enter ed together unattended. Mrs. Young wore a pearl grey gabardine suit, black straw hat, and a purple orchid shoulder bouquet. Her only orna ment was a strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Harman, mother of the bride wore a black twill suit witn white accessories and a shoulder bouquet of white carnations and gladioli. The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs. Young, wore a grey v/ool suit with black accessories and a shoul der bouquet of white carnations and gladioli. The bride was graduated from Newberry, S. C., schools and New berry college in Newberry, where she was a member of Beta honorary club, Philomathean, Gamma Sigma and Newberry College singers. She was graduated cum laude and taught in public schools of Hem ingway, S. C., and Clinton. Until recently she has been employed by the Reconstruction Finance corpora tion in Charlotte. The bridegroom, who was grad uated from Clinton High school and attended Georgia Military college in Milledgeville, Ga., was grad uated from Presbyterian college in Clinton. He served 40 months in the Army Air corps, and at present Jik is employed by the Federal State Inspection service, with headquar ters in Ocala, Fla., where the cou ple will make their home. After the ceremony, the couple received the guests in the vesti bule of the church, after which they left for Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Harman, parents of the bride, entertained at a luncheon at Hotel Clinton before the cere mony. The table was decorated with a silver bowl of white carnations, madonna lilies, and fern, flanked GRADE CROSSING BANNED FOR SCHOOL BUS USE :— r- Mrs. Workman To Columbia % FORMER PROBATE JUDGE TO TEACH IN COLUMBIA Mrs. Neal W. Workman, who has accepted a position with the Olym pia School in Columbia where she will teach the fourth grade, will be gin her new duties on Monday, January 27. Mrs. Workman began her teach ing career in the Olympia School 28 years ago. She will occupy the class room next to the one she used at that time. Joe M. Roberts, manager of the Newberry County Bank, and fam ily, will occupy Mrs. Workman’s home on Boundary street. The Rob erts have been making their home temporarily in an apartment in the home of Mrs. A. J. Bowers, Sr., on McCaughrin avenue. AUDITOR ON LAST ROUND FOR TAKING 1947 TAXES Auditor Pinckney N. Abrams will bring to a close his itinerary for filing 1947 tax returns over the county next Thursday morning at Cook’s Store. Beginning Monday morning, January 20, the auditor will be at Reese Brothers store from 9 until 12 o’clock, and from 2 to 5 o’clock, the same day, he will be at F. B. Hardy’s home. Tuesday morning from 9 until 12 he will be located at Luke’s and from 2 until 5, he will be at O’Neal. Wednesday morning, Auditor Abrams will be in his office. Thursday morning, from 9 until 12, he will spend at M. C. and T. P. Crooks store. This will end the season’s rounds for the auditor. Those who have not filed their 1947 tax returns will have until March 1st and will have to come to the Auditor’s office in the court house to make return. After this date, a 10 per cent penalty will be added. by silver candle holders and white tapers. Out-of-town guests who attended the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gambrel of Greenwood, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Ross D. Young, George H. Young, all of Laurens, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Reeder and Mr. and Mrs. Holland L. Sligh of Newberry, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Reeder of Florence, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Shealy, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Johnson, all of Columbia, S. C., Miss Grace Youhg of Winth- rop college, S. C„ and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams of Charlotte. —The Charlotte Observer The tragic railroad crossing at Silverstreet, where 12 school chil dren and their bus driver were fa tally injured, will not be used again, said C. E. Hendrix, county superintendent of education today. The new bus, which the Silver- street school District, No. 58, was fortunate in securing at an early date, was delivered Tuesday of this week. The new bus will not use the crossing where twelve met their death just before Christmas of last year. Mr. Hendrix stated that the crossing will not be used until necessary grading and other road work is done there to make the tracks visible from both sides a distance sufficient to insure the safety of buses that may have occa sion to use the road which crosses the railroad at the point of last year’s accident. Children who had been riding the bus have been transported by auto mobile since school was resumed the first part of January. SALUDA'S LOSS NEWBERR'S GAIN Saluda Standard. We regret the recent transfer of Mr. Ashby E. Long of the local AA A office to Newberry County as AAA administrative officer. Our loss is their gain, however, and we know from experience that he will serve them well. This is a tem porary transfer, as the Newberry's administrative officer’s health pre vents him from working at present. PLASTIC ARTIFICIAL EYES Skilled Army technicians made artificial eyes of a water-clear plas tic that may be tinted to duplicate every appearance of natural eyes. They are more comfortable than glass, unbreakable, permit move ment that eliminates the “stare,” and are low in cost. To It Takes More Than LUCK--- KEEP THAT CAR RUNNING UNTIL YOU CAN GET A NEW ONE. With the hardest part of winter just before you, it is more important than ever that you Keep the old bus in good running order. Bring your- auto out lo us, and weTl give it a thorough going over to keep you going until that new car comes along. - Our mechanics are as good as can be found anywhere and our prices on repairs are most reasonable. If you haven't had your car winter-proofed with anti freeze, drive out and well fix you up in a jiffy. MILLS GARAGE MAIN STREET EXTENSION Program For Week Of January 17 ~~ 2,3 1947 TIME Friday, Jan. 17 | Saturday, Jan. 18 Sunday, Jan. 19 Monday, Jan. 20 [ Tuesday, Jan. 21 | Wednesday, Jan. 22 | Thursday, Jan. 23 1 7:UU . Sign 3n—News 7:05 Wake Up & Sing 7:30 News 7:35 Wake up & Sing 7:40 Country Church 7;45 _ 7:50 7t55 . . News ISign on—News IWake Up & Sing ] [News J Sign on - Org. Ser. [Wake up & Sing 1 |Whit. Ch. of God News | News Sign on—News Wake Up & Sing News Wake up & Sing News [Sign on—News [Sign on—News [Wake Up & Sing [Wake Up & Sing | News [News Wake up & Sing [Wake up & Sing ' 1 News | News [Sign on—News Wake Up & Sing News Wake up & Sing News 8;00 Friendly Church Hr. 8:15 .Breakfast Time 8:30 8:40 Stewardship 8:45 Ministerial Assoc. Prosperity Presents 'Friendly Ch. Hr. | Wesleyan Meth. Ch. | Organ for Sunday 1 Friendly Cr. Hr. Breakfast Time 1 Stewardship ] Ministerial Assoc. Prosperity Presents 'Friendly Cr. Hr. | Breakfast Time [Breakfast Time | Stewardship [ Stewardship Ministerial Assoc. I Ministerial Assoc. Prosperity Presents Breakfast Time Stewardship Ministerial Assoc. 9:00 Breakfast Time 9:15 Houseclng Serenade 9:30 9*35 9:45 As You Like It Ministerial Assoc. |Brt Spot Hr DBS Houseclng Serenade | INews 1 [Pentecostal Hr. Morning Music Breakfast Time 1 Breakfast Time | Breakfast Time Houseclng Serenade [Houseclng Serenade [Houseclng Serenade ^s You Like It [As You Like It lAs You Like It Breakfast Time Houseclng Serenade As You Like It • 1 1 10;U0 Morning Music Morning Melodies [Moments of Medita. 10:15 [ 10:20- _ j | 10:30 Morning Melodies | v [Sunday Serenade 1 10:55 | News (News This A. M.’s Headline Morning Melodies ! 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