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4 NEARLY EVERYBODY IN NEWBERRY SEES THE SUN TELEPHONE ONE IF YOU HAVE VISITORS OR ANY OTHER NEWS ITEM THANK YOU VOL. 10; NO. 29 Newberry, South Carolina, Friday, November 21, 1947 $1:50 PER ANNUM What People You Know Are Doing Visitors in the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Goodman Thurs day night and Friday, were Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Blackwelder, Mrs. Charles E. Ludwig, Mrs. George Morrow and Miss Myrtle Mel- choir of Moorseville, and Miss Vemie Goodman of White Rock. Miss Jane Goodman of Colum bia was in Newberry for the homecoming at the college, and spent the weekend with her par ents, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Good man. Mr. E. T. Mayer and Miss Vida Mayer spent the weekend in Georgetown with Mr. Mayer’s sons. Mrs. Mayer has been ill in Georgetown for the past sev eral weeks. She is expected to return to Newberry next week. Miss Rosemary Bowers of Au gusta, Ga., was a weekend visi tor in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bowers, Jr. Miss Anne Carpenter of Coker College, Hartsville, spent the weekend in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Car penter. College students spending the weekend with their families were Tommy Parr and Fred Weir oi Clemson and Jimmy Parr of the University of South Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Feagle if Columbia were visitors Wednes day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Feagle. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Feagle, of Barron, Wis., left today for their home after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Feagle. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Senn have recently returned from a trip to Atlanta, Ga., and Tus- cumbia, Ala., where they visit ed their son, James Senn, and family. Mrs. John H, Ruff is spending this week in Winnsboro with her mother, Mrs. Julia Long. Miss Marie Moore of Conway, who is a member of the Conway hospital staff, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. J. D. Wick er. Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Wicker were Jim Ham berry and Harry Davis, also of Conway. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roberts have recently moved from New berry to Whitmire, where Mr. Roberts is bookkeeper for the Suber motor company. Mrs. A. S. Paine of Spartan burg, formerly of Newberry, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. French on Walnut street. Visiting Prof, and Mrs. Both- weil Graham over the weekend were their daughters and fam ilies, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mc- Caskill and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wade and children, Frances and Bonnie, all of Columbia. Dr. S. J. Derrick who has been a patient at the Newberry coun ty hospital for several weeks, was able to be but riding one day last week. Sears Store To Have ‘New Look’ The local Sears, Roebuck and Company order office, which was opened in Newberry in June 1940, is undergoing a complete renovation. The front of the building will be repainted. Inside, plyboard walls are being erected with shadowbox display counters. Customers counters are being changed to allow more room for prompt and efficient service. The store inside will be painted blue and grey, and flourescent lights will replace the hanging chan deliers. A central heating system is also being installed, and two new business offices are being constructed just back of the service counters. The parti tion separating the front office from the back storage room has been moved nearer the front of the building, to allow more space for storing customers mer chandise. Mrs. Mary K. Gardenhire has been manager of the store since its opening in 1940. Other per sonnel presently with the Sears order office are Mrs. George Halfacre, Mrs. Albert Ringer, Mrs. Clyde Amick, Miss Mary Ellen Spratt, and James Perry. Lurline Route, the colored jan- itress, has been with the store since 1940. Prosperity Items Fred Lovelace, seaman first class of the U. S. Navy, is with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Lovelace on a ten day furlough, after which he will report to Norfolk, Va., for sea duuty. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy B. Har mon are receiving congratula tions on the birth of a daughter, Louann. Mrs. Harmon is the former Linda Stoudemire of Little Mountain. Mrs. James Lee Counts, Misses Annie Hunter, Jenny lee Counts and Clare Chappell spent Suun- day in Columbia with Mr. and Mrs. John Leavell. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Shealy and children, Peggy, Bonny and S. W., Jr., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Koon in Cqlum- bia Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Monts, Jr., of Millen, Ga., were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Monts, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hancock, Linda Handcock, Clara, Beth and Andrew Pugh spent Sun day in Asheville, N. C. Dr. Von A. Long moved the last of the week into his new office at the back of the old bank building, recently purch ased and repaired by D. H. Hamm. Mrs. Vida C. Thomason and her daughter, Joye, have moved into the apartment in the home of Mrs. John Stockman, recent ly vacated by the Harry Mar tins. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hughes, Jr., and Murray the third of Durham, N. C. were weekend guests of Mrs. Hughes mother, Mrs. Jacob S. Wheeler. Mrs. Jake Wheeler and her daughter, Margaret, spent Thurs day in Abbeville with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Coch ran. Rodney Bedenbaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Bedenbaugh, has returned from the Newber ry hospital where he had a ton sil operation. Mrs. D. M. Shealy, who had been seriouusly ill for the past week, was taken to the Provi dence hospital in Columbia Sat urday. Mrs. Ryan Fellers is a patient in the Providence hospital in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. George Stoude mire of Gastonia spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Har mon. Olis Long of Lexington spent the weekend with his sister, Miss Bessie Long. Mrs. David Lee of Greenville spent last Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ballentine. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Pearry spent last weekend with their daughter, Mrs. Mayo Creel and Mr. Creel in Hemingway. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frick and their two children, Charles and Harriette, of Columbia were weekend guests of Mrs. E. W. Werts and Miss Kate Barre. Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ballen tine were Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Ballentine of Comeron. Miss Marguerite Wise has re turned to Columbia after a visit with her sister, Mrs. B. T. Young. W. E. Hancock has returned home from a visit with his brother in Trilby, Fla. Mrs. Lenora Wheeler is in Winnsboro this week with her sister, Mrs. Bryson. Mrs. G. Y. Hunter entertain ed the Literary Sorosis Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jacob S. Wheeler. Fifteen mem bers and two guests, Mrs. R. K Wise of Columbia and Miss El len Wheeler were present. Miss Blanche Kibler and Mrs. G. W. Harmon gave interesting dis cussions of Thomas C. Clemson and Clemson College, and The Citadel. After the business was completed, a social period fol lowed. The hostess served a salad couurse with spiced tea. The Crepe Myrtle Garden club met with Mrs. R. H. Ruff Tues day, November 11. Mrs. C. K. Wheeler, program leader, read “A Thanksgiving Story.” Mrs C. S. Wessinger gave as glean ings, “When the Frost Is On the Pumpkin.” For recreation, Mrs. Elbert S. Shealy conduct ed a Thanksgiving aontest, the prize going to Mrs. C. S. Wes singer. Mrs. Charles Cromer and Mrs. J. C. Counts were guests of the club. During the Young Pool Dies Of Fatal Injuries Funeral services for Jordan McVay Pool, Jr., son of Jordan M. and Hannah Rutherford Pool, who died Saturday night at the local hospital following injuries received in a highway accident, were held Monday af ternoon at four o’clock at Leav ell funeral home. Rev. H. C. Ritter conducted the service, and interment was in Rosemont cemetery. Jordan was delivering his paper route at the time the ac cident occured. He had just left a store on the cut-off, riding his motorbike, when he was struck by a truck driven by Marvin E. Wilson, Sr. The time of the accident was about 6:30 p. m., and Jordan died several hours later. Jordan was popular among his many friends. He was a member of the eighth grade at Newberry high school, a mem ber of Boy Scot Troop 66, and a member of the Central Metho dist church, where he was ac tive in the Sunday school. Besides his parents, he is sur vived by two sisters, Misses Edith and Caroline Pool, both of Newberry. Active pallbearers were Earle McCullough, Ellerbe Pelham, Aubrey Harley, Wright Cannon, James Smith, Albert McCaugh- rin, Dr. E. H. Moore and Beale Cromer. Boy Scouts of Troop 66 formed the honorary escort. Attend National Finance Meeting E. B. Puurcell, president of the Newberry Insurance and Realty Company, and Keitt Purcell, left Columbia by plane Monday morning to attend a meeting of the American Finance Confer ence. This conference, of which Mr. Purcell is a member, held its 1947 convention and business meeting Tuesday and Wednes day at the Palmer House, Chica go, with more than 500 sales finance company executives from all parts of the nation in attendance. social hour, the hostess serv ed delicious refreshments appro priate for Thanksgiving. Camp-Mills A wedding of beautiful sim plicity was that of Miss Joy Ann Mills of Greenville and Pros perity, and William A. Camp of Greenville which took place Tueusday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents in Pros perity. The double ring cere mony was used, with the bride’s pastor, the Rev. Rex V. Martin officiating, in the pres ence of the immediate families The ceremony took place in the living room before an im provised altar of greens flank ed by floor baskets of white dahlias. White chrysanthemums and burning tapers were also used in the living room. Mrs. William L. Campbell, sister of the bride, of Clemson, was matron of honor and only attendant to the bride. The best man was William L. Camp bell of Clemson. The bride wore a two piece suit of winter blue, trimmed in gold. With this she wore navy accessories. Her corsage was a purple throated orchid. The matron of honor wore black, with black accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds. After the ceremony, the guests were invited into the dining room. Here the tradi tional white and green colors were used, with white chrysan themums and rosebuds on the dining table and buffet. Lighted tapers were also used in here A salad plate with cake, coffee, and nuts was served. Mrs. Camp is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Car rol S. Mills. She is a graduate of the Prosperity high school and of Draughons Business col lege in Greenville. Since her graduation, she has held a sec retarial position in Greenville. Mr. Camp is a son of N. J. Camp and the late Mrs. Camp of Greenville. He attended school in Greenville and is a vet eran of World War II, having served three years in the Euro pean theater. He is now with the Southern Railway. The couple will live in Greenville, where their new home is nearing completion. Holiday Closings Hours Announced At a recent meeting of the merchants committee of the chamber of commerce, the fol lowing recommendations were made for business hours during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays; It was recommended that the stores close all day November 27, Thanksgiving Day, but re main open the Wednesday after noon previous. The Committee further recom-, mended that beginning the first of December, stores would re main open on Wednesday after noons; during Christmas wegk, hours would be from regular opening time until 7:00 p. m. December 22 through December 24th, and that the stores be closed Christmas Day and De cember 26th. Beginning January 1st, it was recommended that stores again close on Wednesday afternoon until next December. Miss Hayes Slated For ‘Who’s Who’ Miss Elizabeth Hayes, senior of Newberry College, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hayes, has been selected for ‘Who’s Who in American Colleges and Uni versities.” Miss Hays and eight other Newberry College seniors were selected to this high honor by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, person ality and contribution to the school’s welfare. Mrs. Slaton Leaves Western Union Here Mrs. Claud Slaton, who for 20 years has been manager of the local Western Union office, re- signed her position there yes terday. She had a total of 22 years with Western Union, hav ing served in Culpeper, Va., be fore coming to Newberry. She completed her twentieth year here on November 16th. Mrs. Slaton has accepted a position as bookeeper with the Federal Savings and Loan Asso ciation, and will begin her new duties on December first. Three Pilots Get Private Licenses Pilot licenses were issued at the local- airport on November 8 to C. C. “Foots” Foy, and J. C. McCartha, and on November 9 to Donald Shealy, according to an announcement by JS. O. Shealy, airport manager. Fulmer Preaches At Bachman Chapel Services at Bachman Chapel Sunday will be at 3:30 p. m. Sunday school at 2:30. The ser mon will be given by the sup ply pastor, the Rev. V. L. Ful mer of Newberry. All members of the congregation are urged to be present, and visitors are welcomed. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS The following Civil Service examinations have been an nounced. Complete information may be secured from the post office: Kitchen helper, waiter head waiter, open to veterans only, no closing date. Instruc tor, shop training chief, shop retraining, closing date Novem ber 26. Radio Maintenance Technician; closing date, Novem ber 28. Radio Mechanic, closing date, January 19th. Bishop Returns From Overseas Private first class Robert K. Bishop of Newberry route four, who has been serving with the United Staes army in the Phil ippines, has recently returned to the United States aboard the U. S. Army transport, General Collins. Upon his arrival in Seattle, Wash., he will proceed to Camp Stoneman personnel center in Pittsburgh, Calif., for separation from military service. E. M. Lipscomb Rites Saturday Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at four o’clock at Leavell Funeral home for Edwiit Marshall Lipscomb, age 44, who died Friday after noon at Newberry County hos pital from self inflicted gunshot wounds. The tragedy occured early Friday morning at Mr. Lipscomb’s home on College street, and he remained uncon scious until the time of his death at 3:35 Friday afternoon. He had not been in good health for some time. Mr. Lipscomb, who was known as “Buddy” to his friends, was a prominent and successful businessman, actively identified with the social, civic and religiouus life of the town. He was a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Lion’s club, the Newberry Coun try Club, and the Newberry Fire departent. He was also an ac tive member of the Central Methodist church, having serv ed as steward, and was a pres ent member of the finance committee of the church. For the past 21 years, he has been distributor of the Gulf Oil Corporation and was presented a plaque by the company for dis tinguished service. He was the owner and president of the Lip scomb motor company, which re cently moved into it’s modern building on College street. Mr. Lipscomb was born in Ninety-Six, the son of Mrs. Nel lie Mosely Lipscomb of Colum bia and the late D. M. Lipscomb. He attended The Citadel, and in 1928 was married to Miss Carolyn Epps, who survives him. Also surviving are two sons, Cadet Edwin M. Lipscomb of The Citadel and George Lip scomb of Newberry; a daugh ter, Carolyn Lipscomb, also of Newberry; his mother, two brothers, J. J. Lipscomb and Lewis Lipscomb of Newberry and five sisters, Mrs. J. F. Busch, Marietta, Ga.; Mrs. Walter Scho field, Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. J. Leo Zwahlen, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. A. E. Moorehead, Jr., and Mrs. Durrett L. Williams, both of Columbia. Rev. H. C. Ritter and Rev. R. L. Holroyd of Columbia offi ciated at the services. Interment was in Rosemont cemetery. Serving as honorary escort for the services were the Board of Stewards of the Central Metho dist church and the officials and employees of the Gulf Oil cor poration and of the Lipscomb Motor company. Active pallbearers were John F. Clarkson, Guy Whitener, Geo. K. Dominick, B. W. Rushton, R. L. Baker, J. W. Earhardt, Jr., O. M. Cobb, and W. F. Hunter. Fulton Lewis Guest On Sunday Program Fulton Lewis, Jr., noted Mu tual network commentator, will be guest speaker on the pro gram, “The Veteran Wants To Know” on Sunday, November 22 to be heard over station WKDK at 2:45 p. m. The subject will be “The Vet erans Housing Situation.” Patients Listed At County Hospital Mrs. Sallie Boozer, Newberry; Mrs. Lina Crosby, Whitmire; Dr. Sidney J. Derrick, 2004 College street; Miss May P. Dold, Bound ary street; Mrs. Ellen Eargle, Little Mountain; Mrs. Margaret Fellers, 1207 Chapman street; Mrs. C. C. Glymph and baby boy, East Main street; Mrs. Ar thur Huffstetler, route 1, Chap in; Mr. McK Hutchinson, 800 Caldwell street; Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Newberry County hos pital; Mrs. J. T. Kinard, 1301 First street; Mrs. Tom Living ston, 1247 Kinard street: Mrs. Colie E. Lake, State Training school, Clinton; Mrs. Clarence B. Metts, route 3, Prosperity; Joe B. Miller, 1400 Second street; Edd Blair Riley, Saluda; John R. Renwick, Whitmire; Mrs. Thomas F. Werts and baby girl, route 1, Silverstreet; Mr. C. E. Wicker, route 2, Newberry; Mr. L. A. Wilson, 2123 Brown street. In And Around ST. PHILIPS MISS ERIN TAYLOR Correspondent The members of St. Philips Luther' League held its meeting Sunday night with Miss Mary Pinner Koon. The leaders and the children of the church from St. Philips congregation attended the “Chil dren of the Church Festival” program of the Newberry con ference of the Evangelical Luth eran Synod of South Carolina, at Holy Trinity Lutheran church Little Mountain Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wicker and family spent last Sunday in Kershaw as the guests of Mrs. Wicker’s sister and her family. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Setzler and daughter of Pomaria were Sun day guests in the home of her patents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H Sease. Mrs. A. P. Ruff spent last week in Irmo as guests of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Halfacre and Mr. Halfacre. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Shealy of Little Mountain visited in the' home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. En- iow and Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Shealy Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robert Koon and children, of Goldville, spent the weekesd with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Koon and family. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Dellinger had for their guests recently Miss Sara Morrison of Colum bia and Mr., and Mrs. Neil Gold- Salem, W. Va. Rev. and Mrs. Virgil Camer on and children have been on a visit in the home of Mrs. L. V. Livingston and family. Mr. and Mrs. Colie Stone and children spent Sunday with re latives in Pomaria. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas and little daughters, visited Mr. and Mrs. Cromer of Strothers Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Shealy and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shealy and sons spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Enos Shealy of Little Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Byrd T. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Taylor of Prosperity were visitors Sun day in the home of Mrs. R. N. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Green of Whitmire spent Suunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Koon had for their guuests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Koon and children of Laurens, and Mrs. Cora Sligh and son, George. Mr. and Mrs. Effice Living ston of Greenwood were Sun day guests in the home of Mrs. L. V. Livingston. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crump ton and family visited in Clin ton Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Harris. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Living ston and daughter, Margie, have moved from this community to make their home in Newberry. We regret very much their leav ing us but wish for them much success. Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and family visited Mrs. Taylors aunt, Mrs. Claude Wilson Sun day. Mrs. Wilson is ill at her home in the Bachman Chapel section. Mr. and Mrs. Belton Kinard spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. H. R. Koon of Kinards. Dufford At Army Base In Japan Captain Cornelius A. Dufford, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dufford, is now serving as a unit medical officer the public 'health officer with the Toyama Military Government Team, an organization of Headquarters first corps, in Toyama, Japan. Capt. Dufford entered the army in July, 1943, at Fort Jack- son. Before assigned to the present unit, he served with the 284th General Hospital and the 20th Station hospital. Prior to entering the service he attended Medical college of the State of South Carolina in Charleston. Thief Caught In Efird Robbery Wearing an overcoat, sweater, and hat which were part of his loot, the thief who entered Ef- ird’s department store Monday night at approximately 9:00 p. m. was apprehended by city po lice officers Hipp, Mack and Ruff. The colored man who gave his name as Charlie Williams of 1332 Park Street, Columbia, sign ed a statement confessing to the robbery of $309.57 worth of mer chandise. All of this was re covered. Williams stated that he ent- eretj the store through the coal shute into the basement. He took two suitcases, valued at $5.95 and $28.60, and filled them with merchandise, mostly ladies wear. Included in the stolen goods were eight two piece suits valued from $19.95 to $37.50, eight pairs of hose, five sweat ers, one leather jacket, two cloth jackets, and several other small items. Williams was discovered when Police Officer Hipp, making doorcheck at 11:00 p. m., flashed his light through the front door and discovered Williams trying to leave the back entrance. He escaped by using a bar to break the padlock, but was caught at 11:15 on Boundary street near College street. He is being held in the city jail. Reception Honors Newberry Pastor A lovely reception was given on Thursday night, November 6, from 7:30 until 9:30 p. m., in honor of Reverend and Mrs. Neil E. Truesdale, by the congrega tion of Aveleigh Presbyterian church. Rev. Truesdale was re cently installed as pastor, of the congregation. The home of Mr. and Mrs. R Derrill Smith on Main street was the scene of the reception. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who introduced them to the receiving line, com posed of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. A. Neville, Rev. and Mrs. Trues dale and daughters, Sara Isabel and Althea, and Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Senn. In the living room, pink chrysanthemums were used in decorations. Yellow chrysanthemums were used to decorate the room in which punch was served by Misses Harriett Reid and Mary Baker, and Manning Jacobs. The dining room was lovely in green and white color motif. The table was covered with a lace cloth, and was centered with an attractive arrangement of white chrysanthemums and greenery with white tapers in silver hold ers glowing on either side. In the dining room, the guests were served green and white block ice cream, white individ ual cakes trimmed with green and green and white mints. Members of the congregation assisted in serving and enter taining. Those invited to enjoy the de lightful occasion were members of the congregation, ministers of other churches in the city and county, presidents of auxiliaries of Newberry churches, Presby terian students at Newberry Col lege, and pastors who supplied at Aveleigh church before Rev. Truesdale accepted the call of the church. PRE-SCHOOL MOTHERS CLUB MEETS TODAY The pre-school group of the Mothers Club will meet this af ternoon (Friday) at four o’clock at the home of Mrs. Ed Cannon. Mrs. Tom Pope, Jr., and Mrs. Marvin Rucker will be associate hostesses. A program on Christmas dec orations will be in charge of Miss Hattie Belle Lester of New berry College. Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to the fol lowing, whose anniversaries fall between now and Friday, November 28ih: Miss Ethel Derrick, Nov. 22; F. Ridgell Bowers, Russell Aubrey Har ley, C. L. Dowd, Homer R. Williams, Nov- 23; Robert Smith, Nov. 26; Frank Arm- field, Nov. 27. By The Way... DORIS ARMFIELD I like music—almost any kind of music except “boogey.” I even listen to the hillbilly variety at times and get a kick out of it— about once every three months. But I don’t enjoy hearing one record, played by the same “ar tist” over and over every time I turn on my radio. For that reason, I’m temporarily declar ing war on all WKDK recorded programs. If you listen to tljese programs you know by now that my complaint is against the Francis Craig recording of “Near You." Now, as poplar music goes, the song is about as good as any of the others. The Francis Craig rendition of it is something a little different without doubt— but one that gets monotonous after you hear it a few times: It was all right the first two or three times I heard it, but it got to the point that everytime I turned on the radio, and a re corded program was on WKDK, it was inevitable that “Near You” would be played. I turned off the recorded pro grams for a couple of months, but decided I’d try .it. again sev eral nights ago, thinking surely that by this time they would be tired of playing the thing. You’ve guessed it. The second number I heard after tuning in “Dance Time” was “Near You.” Will someone at WKDK please inform me when the record is broken, or put in mothballs for a well-earned rest, so I can again start tuning in the other wise listenable recorded pro grams on the station? Everyone these days is talk ing about what a wonderful time it would be to go to the mountains—to see the trees turning a myriad of leaves into a “picture that no artist e’er could paint.” I’m wondering if you rode around Newberry last week—on either of the two sun. shiny days we had. Perhaps there would be more leaves in the mountains, but I don’t be lieve any of them would be any prettier than some around here. For instance, the two maple trees—one just across from the court house on Harrington street, the other in front of the home of Mrs. Mary West on Main street. I rode down Main street Wednesday, and wished that I had a camera with koda- chrome film to catch the beauty of that tree, which I knew wouldn’t last very long. The leaves were three different col ors—the green ones which hadn’t yet turned; a predominance of yellow, and on the side of the tree facing Main street, where the morning sun of Tuesday and Wednesday shone brightly, the leaves had turned a delicate pink. The colors were as beau tiful as any I’ve ever seen, and I thought what a pity it was that it couldn’t stay that way for a few weeks—long enough for everyone to ride by and see it. On Boundary street, in the yard of the old Griffin home, is a hickory tree which turned a vivid yellow, now gradually fading to brown; and all around town can be seen the red leaves of the dogwood trees. The committee on home dec orations says “please have some kind of outside decoration this year ... a candle burning in the window . . . or your Christ mas tree with its shining lights in front of a window so it can be seen by people who pass your home . . .” On the subject of Christmas— have you donated to the “Christ mas Cheer” voluntary fund? I haven’t had a chance this week to go by and see how many do nations Fire Chief Sam Beam has received, but a number of packages containing food, clothes and toys, and monetary dona tions had been left with him when I was down there last week. I’m sure you’ll do your part to make this a happy Christmas for someone in New berry county who otherwise wouldn’t believe there is a San ta Claus. The Army-Navy football clas sic will be broadcast this year over WKDK. Listen for further announcements about it—it will be on November 29th, i