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40,000 GOOD JOBS A MONTH ****** VOL. 9; NO. 40 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1947 40,000 GOOD JOBS A MONTH U.S.Army $1.50 PER ANNUM - WINNERS IN COUNTY ALFALFA CONTEST Winners in the Alfalfa Contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce through and with the held of County Agent P. B. Ezell. Seated left to right: Clifford T. Smith, J. H. Bowers, I. M. Smith, J. C. Suber. Standing left to right: Maffelt Wicker, David B. Ruff, Jessie Frank Haw kins, B. C. Banks, and H. O. Long. , Purely PERSONAL The Ladies Aid Society of the Church of the Redeemer is offer ing an opportunity to the members of the church to become acquaint ed with tneir new pastor and fam ily Sunday afternoon, February ninth. Pastor and Mrs. P. E. Monroe, Jr., will be at the home of Miss Grace Summer on Caldwell street from 3:30 to 5:30 o’clock to greet the members of the congregation. All are most cordially urged to call between these hours. Mrs. J. T. McCrackin is spending this week in Warner Robbins, Ga., with her daughter and . son-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. Jack Workman. Miss Jane Goodman, a member of the McMaster school faculty in Columbia, spent the weekend here with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Goodman at their home on the College campus. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. McHargue of Statesville, N. C., are spending this week in the home of Mrs. Mc- Hargue’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Armfield at Gildercrest. Billy Armfield and Brannon Yar borough spent the past weekend in Atlanta, Ga., with Billy’s sister, Miss Ruth Doris Armfield. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor spent Sunday in Columbia with Mr. Tay lor’s nephew, Henry Taylor 1 , who is a patient at the Veterans hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Aull and son, Johnny of Shelby were week end visitors in the home of Mrs. Aull’s mother, Mrs. A. E. Lominick in Pomaria. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Abrams and daughter, Jackie of Greensboro, N. C., spent several days the latter part of the week in the home of Mr. Abrams’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Abrams in the Tranwood section, and with Mrs. Abrams’ mother, Mrs. A. E. Lominick in Pomaria. Mrs. Martha Marlowe has return ed to her home here on Harrington street after spending some time in North Carolina with her children. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ridgeway and two children, Eleanor and An sel, moved last Friday from Hunt street into the Dr. Boyd Jacobs’ home near-the city which they re cently purchased from Bill Smith. Dr. and Mrs. Boyd Jacobs are now making their home on Nance street in the city. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Oxner have moved back to Newberry from Orangeburg, where they have been making their home for the past sev eral years, and are now living in their home on Hunt street which was vacated last weekend by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ridgeway and fam ily. Miss Mary Nancy Robertson who holds a position with the Internal Revenue department in Columbia, spent the weekend in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rob ertson on Caldwell street. Miss Mary Johnson an employee of the Internal Revenue depart ment in Columbia, was a weekend visitor in the home of her mother, Mrs. P. D. Johnson on Boundary street. Miss Annie Jacobs returned to her home in Columbia Monday af ter visiting here in the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Boyd Jacobs on Nance street. Miss Mary Hairston of Dallas, Texas, arrived in Newberry Satur day to spend a fortnight in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy V. Whit- ener near the city. Weekend and first of the week business visitors in Newberry were: Mrs. W. A. McDaniel, Ninety Six; Mrs. B. E. Wilkin, Santuck; Mrs. W. E. Hancock, Prosperity; Mrs. P. C. Singley, Prosperity; Miss Effie Hawkins, Prosperity; Mrs. I. M. Smith, Jr., of Kinards and her daughter, Miss Marjorie Smith, a student at Furman University; Mrs. Frances. S. Blanton, Little Moun tain; Miss Marjorie Young, Whit mire; Mrs. J. E. Eason, Whitmire, and daughter, Miss Betty Joe Eason, a student at Furman University; Mrs. Phil Wathers, Mrs. W. W. Cone, Mrs. George Coleman and Mrs. Jeff Griffith, Saluda, and Miss Vera Pitts, a teacher in the Green wood city schools. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Johnson of Clinton spent the weekend in the home of Mrs. Johnson’s mother, Mrs. H. O. Stone on Caldwell street. Mrs. L. D. Coleman was a week- tnd visitor in the home of her son, Griffin Coleman and family in Laurens. Miss Gussie Sligh a member of the Greenwood city school faculty, spent the past weekend in the home of her sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sutton on College street. Mrs. Chalmers Brown of Union spent the weekend at her home in the Mount Bethel community. Mrs. George Young and daugh ter, Mrs. Harry Buzhardt and her son, Harry, Jr., of Whitmire, were Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Epsie Buzhardt on Boundary street. ^r. and Mrs. James M. Clary of Greenville were Sunday visitors in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bryson on Harrington street, and Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Clary on Boundary street. Rev. and Mrs. Aubrey Estes at tended the funeral services of Mrs. January Births County Hospital Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Weihrs, January 1. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. William T. Werts, January 1. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon M. Shealy, January 1. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hawkins, January 2. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hunnicutt, January 2. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hubbs, January 4. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs William Crawford, January 5. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs Leslie Richardson, January 8. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Graham, January 8. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Ragsdale, January 10. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ruff, January 11. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartman, January 12. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. I. R. North, January 13. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Livingstonn, January 14. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Frick, January 15. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert D. Crum, January 17. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Collie Willard, January 17. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Wedaman, January 18. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Krell, January 19. Baby girl bom to Mr. and Mrs. Grady L. Berley, January 19. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Howze. January 21. Baby boy bom to Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Griffin, January 22. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, January 23. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert B. Bowers, January 23. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Sandel, January 27. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Fuller, January 31. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. David H. Frick, January 30. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Farmer, January 30. Baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory, January 24. , Baby boy, bom to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lebowitz, January 26. Baby boy bom to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Summer, January 28. Baby boy bom to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wicker, January 30. MRS. M. WILSON CLARY INJURED IN ACCIDENT Mrs. M. Wilson Clary of Green ville, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Clary, Boundary street, who received a slight concussion and painful injuries in an automo bile accident about two weeks ago, returned to her home in Greenville from the General Hospital last week after being a patient there for a week. Her condition is re ported to be good although it will be necessary for her to remain abed for the next couple of months. Mr. and Mrs. Clary were return ing to their home in Greenville from Greenwood, after attending the funeral services of an aunt of Mrs. Clary when the accident oc curred. Mr. Clary escaped with slight in juries and bruises, although his car was demolished. LOCAL MEN ENLIST NAVAL RESERVE J. F. Harris, local Naval Reserve recruiter, announced that the fol lowing four men were recently en listed in the Naval Reserve by Lieut. Harry H. Hedgepath, USNR, here: James J. Cromer, 1804 Milli gan street; Stanley B. Thompkins, 531 Wright street; Walter B. Wal lace, 1806 College street and Joseph H. Taylor, 714 Crosson street. Lieutenant Hedgepath voluteered to assist the Naval Recruiter in enlisting men in the Naval Reserve thus making it possible for an ap plicant to enlist here in Newberry without loss of time from work or any other occupation. RECENT discharges FROM THE SERVICES The following four men were re cently discharged from the service: Pfc. Charles E. Wallen, Whitmire; S-Sgt. Thomas L. Young, Whitmire; Cpl. George F. Scarborough, New berry, and Pfc. James G. Shealy, Newberry. DR. LOMINACK MOVES INTO NEW HOME Dr. and Mrs. Reybum Lominack and family moved last week into their new home on Johnstone street which they recently built. They formerly lived with Dr. Lominack’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Lominack on E. Main street. J. P. Moon’s mother, Mrs. Kate H. Turner in Columbia Wednesday af ternoon. The friends of Mrs. Robert Greer, the former Sarah Tidmarsh, will be glad to learn that her condition is much improved after suffering with pneumonia in the General hospital in Greenville where she has been a patient for the past month. Miller Wessinger is a patient in the Columbia hospital where he is undergoing treatment. Pvt. Harry Dukes, Jr., is spending a week’s furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dukes on Cald well street, enroute to Camp Kil mer, N. J., from Camp Lee, Va, Civic League Hears Sanitation Officer Thirty-two interested women met in the social room of the Wise man hotel on Tuesday afternoon. Besides the routine business, the two high-lights of interest being a talk by Mr. King, Newberry Coun ty’s new sanitation officer and the opening of the question box as pre viously announced. The members enjoyed thoroughly the talk by Mr. King, and they feel that now with the cooperation of all concerned, the health situation throughout the county can be what it should. Many of the suggestions indicated in the questions will be referred to committees in the league, but' im mediate endorsement was given to increase in teachers’ salaries as re quested by the S. C. Education As sociation. The questions asked at this meet ing and the discussions that follow ed indicate very clearly that the members of the league have other maters on their minds and hearts besides the beautification of the city as necessary as that is. Odorless Cleaners Move To Friend St. The Odorless dry cleaning plant is in the process of moving this week from 1109 Caldwell street to 1109 Friend street into the building next to Cromer’s shoe shop, which has been remodeled and painted in side and out. Their customers will be glad to know that parking conditions will be much better at their new loca tion. C. WALTER SESSIONS CONDUCTS SERVICES The Rev. C. Walter Sessions, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church in Eufaula, Alabama, will deliver the morning service at Ave- leigh Presbyterian church Sunday, morning, February 9th. The con gregation is urged to be present, and visitors are cordially invited to hear Reverand Sessions. GIRL SCOUT NOTES The Girl Scouts of troop I met at the Scout cabin February 3 at 3:15. Twenty-seven members were present. The laws and promises were said. Mrs. J. D. French, our leader, told the Scouts about the World Knowledge Badge. Activi ties 1, 3 and 8 are to be brought in for the next meeting. Several English games were played. The troop sang an English song. After the meeting the patrol lead ers and assistants discussed some plans. Doris Ann Parks, Acting Scribe. DR. MOORE MOVES OFFICE TO BOYCE LOCATION Dr. E. H. Moore has moved his office from the rear of the Ex change building on College street to the building on Boyce street, form erly occupied by Wofford’s Radio Service. The Wofford Radio Serv ice moved its business to the rear of the same building. MT. BETHEL GARMANY CLUB TO MEET AT SCHOOL HOUSE The Mt. Bethel Garmany club will meet at the school house, Tues day, February 11 at 3 o’clock. All members are urged to be present for this important meeting. Mrs. Claude Price, Secty. Mrs. Alan Oxner, Pres. POST 24 MEET SET FOR TUESDAY IS POSTPONED Duo to the fact that a severe fire occurred ad the World War Memorial building on February 5th. resulting in damages to the building which cannot be re paired immediately the meeting of the post which was schedul ed for February 11th is post poned unjil further notice. The members of the post will be advised when and where the next meeting will be held. The local post of the Ameri can Legion is vary grateful and appreciative of the Newberry fire department for the res- sponse which resulted in saving the-buildihc^ f.6m total destruc tion. The efficiency of the de partment is highly commended. Thomas H. Pope, Post Commander. Jake R. Wise, Adjutant. Down Memory .. Lane .. New Methodist Church At Mollohon Mill Mr. W. T. Livingston will begin work on the new Methodist church at Mollohon on Tuesday. The church is to be a memorial to Mr. Jas. E. Epting and will be a hand some edifice to cost around ten thousand dollars. Kesler-Ward Miss Sue Kesler and Mr. George E. Ward were united in the bonds of Holy Wedlock on Tuesday after noon, February 2, the pastor of the bride, Rev. W. H. Dutton perform ing the ceremony. The wedding was witnessed by a few near rela tives and friends, and was marked by its solemnity and quiet beaty. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kesler; Mr. Ward is the son of Mrs. Jennie Ward of Newberry. He has been in the service of the United States Navy. The young couple left immediately after the ceremony by motor car for Augusta. They have the many good wishes of their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Summer are the happy parents of a daugh ter, born on Wednesday at the hos pital and having the distinction of being the first baby to be born at the hospital in Newberry. (This baby, Gloria Summer, is now a student at Converse College, Spar tanburg.—Ed.) Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sanders had a narrow escape from a serious accident at the railroad crossing on Main street the other evening. A freight train was shifting and the sign to go on was given and the train men failed to see the signal and instead of the engine giving the right of way it continued to come back and Mr. Sanders swerv ed his car off the tracks in time to save himself, but the rear wheel was struck and broken. It was a narrow call and the railroad folks admitted the failure to receive the signal by the engineer caused the accident but every one is happy that no one was injured. COUPLE PLAN MARRIAGE Mrs. Carl Putman Parker of Sea board, N. C., announces the en gagement of her daughter, Helen Bridges of Baltimore, to Clarence McKittrick Smith of Kinards. The wedding will take place in the early spring. Mrs. W. C. Harris of Sumter spent the past weekend in the home of her sister, Mrs. J. K. Wicker on Boundary street. Local Merchants Offering Prizes Essay Contest Following is a list of prizes td be awarded in the Essay Contest .“Our Land,” being sponsored by the Soil Conservation District Supervisors in cooperation with the South Car olina Bankers association. This contest is limited to high school students attending state ac credited schools. First prize in the state of $75 cash and a second prize for upper South Carolina of $50 cash. Also first prize of $25 cash in each coun ty are all being offered by the South Carolina bankers association. C. T. Smith, soil conservation district supervisor and A. P. Salley, banker, also announced: In Newberry county a second prize of $20 is being offered by the Ruff Brothers implement company.' ,A third prize in Newberry county of $15 is being offerd by the John- son-McCrackin company. Other business firms and indi viduals have contributed to a fund which will provide three prizes in each State accredited high school in the county. A first prize of $10 cash, a second prize of $5 and a third place prize of $3 is open to contestants in each of the following schools: Newberry high, Prosperity high, Pomaria high, Little Moun tain high. Bush River high, Stoney Hill high, Whitmire high. Silver- street high and Drayton Street high school. Donations from the following make these schol prizes possible: Newberry: Sease-Vanstory, Gil der and Weeks, T. Roy Summer, Belk-Beard Co., Hayes Motor Co., Carptenter’s, Inc., R. M. Lominack hardware, Frank Lominack hard ware, Richard L. Baker, furniture, Buzhardt Furniture Co., and The Fashion. Prosperity; W. C. Barnes, Hamm hardware Co., Prosperity drug Co., Dr. Harmon, County Market, Ralph Black. Horace Counts, Prosperity furniture Co., H. L. ShSealy and W. E. Shealy. Others making donations will be announced at a later date. Ezell Training For Boy Scout Work Ernest Ezell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ezell, is at Mortimer L. Schiff Scout Reservation, Meudham, N. J., where he is taking special train ing in Scout work. At the termi nation of his course he will be as signed to Scout work in Chester, beginning on the 18 of February. MOLLOHON LOCAL MEETS Mollohon Local Union 324, T.W. U. A. (CIO) will hold its regular semi-monthly meeting Sunday, Feb ruary 9 at 3 p. m. in the school building. All members of this local are urged to be present, as import ant matters are to be discussed. STRIBBLE INFANT Mary Cornelia Stribble, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stribble, died Friday morning at the Newberry county hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning from the graveside in St. Luke’s church cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Lee Powell and the Rev. C. E. Sea- strunk. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Clarence Stribble; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stribble and her mat ernal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Leopard. Legion Building Damaged By Fire The fire department was called to the World War Memorial building about 4:30 Wednesday afternoon when someone turned in the alarm that the building was on fire. When the department arrived they found a hole about 20 feet square burned in the floor in front of the fireplace at the front entrance of the build ing. The interior of the building was badly damaged by heat and smoke. The curtains and draperies were ruined and will have to be replac ed. It could not be determined how the fire started. Jake R. Wise, adjustant of Ameri can Legion post No. 24 stated Wed nesday night that the building was covered by insurance. The American Legion Auxiliary had planned to meet last night (Thursday) at the memorial build ing to hear Mrs. J. Rion McKissick. This meeting place was changed to the home of Mrs. Thompson Price at 1934 Nance street. Know Your Hospital During the year 1946 the major operations at Newberry county hos pital totaled 323, the minor opera tions totaled 273, making a grand total of 596 operations for the year. Three hundred sixty-five babies were born in your hospital during the past year, an average of one each day. The largest number of babies were bom in November, the number being 50. The hospital served 1634 in-patients for a total of 9,622 patient days of care. 357 out-patients weer cared for during the year. Newberry county hospital had an average of 29 persons on its payroll during 1946. The hospital averag ed 26.4 patients per day, which means that a small hospital must have at least one employee for each in-patient, or person hospitalized. The local hospital plant is ad ministered by a Board of Trustees, the members being self perpetuat ing members. The hospital was in corporated in 1927. The first pa tient was admitted in December, 1925. Mr. G. K. Dominick is the chairman of the board of trustees; Dr. S. J. Derrick is the vice-chair man; Mr. J. L. Keitt, Jr., is the treasurer and Mr. J. R. Wis e(not a member of the board) is secretary. Information about Newberry county hospital will be published from time to time for the interest of the public. YOUNG ADULTS AVELEIGH HOLD FIRST MEETING The Young Adults of Aveleigh Presbyterian church, under the di rection of Mrs. Hugh Senn, held their first*meeting last Tuesday night in the home of Hugh Connal- ly. A large group of members were present to hear Reverend D. David Wilkinson, professor of Bible at Presbyterian College lead a discus sion on “How the Presbytery Se lects a postor.” Visiting the group were Mrs. D. W. A. Neville and Mr. J. D. French. After the discussion, refresh ments of punch, sandwiches, and cookies were served, followed by the singing of a few spiritual songs led by Mr. French. At the close of the meeting, benediction was pro nounced by John Cannon. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS APPRENTICE, 4TH CLASS The Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners for the Charleston Naval Shipyard announces the opening of an examination for probational (permanent) appointment to the position of Apprentice, 4th class. The pay rate for this position is $6.08 per diem. Applicants should file application form CSC 5000-AB with the Record er, Board of U. S. Civil Service Ex aminers, Charleston Naval Ship yard, before the close of business on 11 February. , Additional information will be furnished upon request to this Re corder at the Naval Base, S. C., or the announcement and application forms may be obtained at the local post office from the secretary U. S. Civil Service Commission. HENRY ROY KOON Henry Roy Koon, 67, died Tues day morning at his home near Ki nards. He had been in ill health for over a year. Mr. Koon was born and reared in Newberry county and spent most of his life in the Pomaria section of the county. He was twice married first to Miss Jesse Lindler and then Miss Martha Lindler. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from Mt. Hebron Lutheran church at Delmar with Rev. V. L. Fulmer and Rev. J. B. Harman conducting the service. Interment followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Lindler Koon and the fol lowing children: Ira Koon, John Koon, George Koon, Mrs. Madison Longshore, all of Newberry; Mrs. Lonnie Dowd, Pomaria; Mrs. Bel ton Kinard, Prosperity; Robert Koon, Duck Run, Ky.; Levi Koon, Strothers; C. J. Koon, Miss Mattie Koon, Leesville; one sister, Mrs. Addie Livingston, Newberry; nine grandchildren and one great-grand child. These Are Patients At County Hospital Miss Letha Brock, Whitmire; Mr. Arthur Boozer, route 2, Prosperity; Mrs. J. R. Bedenbaugh and baby bey, route 3. Newberry; Mrs. Sallie Craft, 814 Milne avenue; Jack Chap- oell, 705 Pope street; Mrs. Ruby Davis, 2043 Montgomery street; Mrs. A. M. Danielson, 316 Hiller street. Also, Mrs. Bessie Foy 109 Cald well street; Mrs. Clara Hentz, Po maria; Mrs. John D. Hendrix and baby boy, box 301, Newberrv: Mary F. Henderson, Mayer avenue; Mrs. Myrtle Kinard, 1301 First street; Mrs. Earl Kibler and baby boy, 800 Pope street; Mrs. Florence Living ston, route 3, Kinards; Mrs. J. S. Lake and baby girl. Prosperity. Also, Dorothy Jean Miller. 1201 First street; Mrs. Ellen Moates. route 1, Newberry; Miss Josie Na bors, Box 144, Kinards; Mrs. Vivian Rude, route 1, Saluda; Mrs. Pearl Reese, route 3, Pomaria; Mrs. J. L. Riddle, route 3, Newberry; Mrs. Mabel Sanders, 1608 First street: Mr. Charles H. Sutton, 1814 College street. Also, Mrs. Amy Swittenberg, 1703 Nance street; Mrs. Reba War ren, route 1, Batesburg; Eva Mae Wicker route % Newberry. MOTHER OF MRS. MOON DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Hogan Turner, 87, mother of Mrs. J. P. Moon of this city, and the widow of the late John Crawford Turner, who died at the Newberry hospital Tuesday, was held at 3 o’clock Wed nesday afternoon from Dunbar’s funeral home in Columbia with her pastor, Rev. Paul Scott, officiating. Interment followed at the cemetery at Beulah Baptist church, Congaree. Mrs. Turner was a daughter of Elizabeth Young and William San ders Hogan. She was born near Camden and lived in Richland county most of her life. She was a member of Lebanon Methodist church. At the time of her death she was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Moon on Calhoun street. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Moon and Miss Onieda Tur ner of Batesburg, besides two sis ters, two brothers and three nep hews. Seen ... About Town MARTIN MILLS kidding us about never putting his name in this col umn. Here goes, Martin: we think you are a very nice person and really give super service . . . PVT. HARRY DUKES. JR., home on fur lough and enjoying a drink at drug store . . . The personnel of Odorless cleaners very busy this week mov ing to their new location on Friend street . . . MRS. MAZIE ABRAMS re-learning to tat again and using the same shuttle she used to tat with when shewas twelve years of age . . . T. ROY SUMMER, SR., in dustriously sweeping the leaves off his lawn in the cold wind Wed nesday afternoon, and the wind whirling around the corner and scattering them right back on the lawn as fast as he could rake them off . . . The weather man, HOMER SCHUMPERT tells us that his thermometer fell to 18 degrees Wed nesday morning and at two o'clock it had risen to 31 degrees, still freezing weather . • . Everybody about town Wednesday morning bravely facing the biting cold wind all bundled up: ladiqs with head and faces covered with scarfs leav ing only their noses sticking out and the men folks wearing three or four coats under their top-coats . .. PARNELL FELLERS drawing up a "dummy" to make service honor roll for her church . . . MRS. O. O. COPELAND and MISS MARY WHEELER absent from their office this week nursing colds . . . MISS MARY ALICE MITCHELL getting mail . . . FRANK SUTTON planning in the near future to make apart ments out of the old Chanman home on College street which he has purchased . . . Folks about town having quite a time starting their cars Wednesday morning . . . This scribe having a very pleasant chat with MRS. J. C. PRICE on Glenn street . . . MR. MC WHIRTER of the VA office strutting about town with several men from headquar ters . . . W. B. ACKERMAN hurry ing up College street Wednesday afternoon loking like he was about to freeze . . . "UNCLE JOE WIL SON" at the post office thinks this cold weather is just right for polar bears . . . We must give a bouquet to M. W. CLARY this week for be ing one of the very nicest persons we have the pleasure of dealing with . . . MRS. CARROLL DE VORE lending a helping hand at her husband's grocery store on lower Main street, and we must say she is doing a "jam-up" job of it, too . . . Birthday anniversaries through Friday, February 14: Mrs. Julian B. Harman, Feb. 6; Bernard Hawkins. Feb. 3: Mrs. Horace T. Boozer, Feb. 4; Dorothy French, Feb. 8; Miss Mattie Adams and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Feb. 10; Vernon Booz er, Feb. 11; John James Chappell and W. M. Fennell, Feb. 12; Mrs. J. C. Salter, Feb. 13; Agnes and Sal ley Gayle, twin daughters of Mrs. Carrie Lee Gayle. Feb. 14.