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NEARLY EVERYBODY IN NEWBERRY SEES THE SUN VOL. 10; NO. 31. SANTA TO VISIT IN CITY TODAY One of the largest parades ever witnessed in Newberry will form this afternoon to officially ush er in the Christmas season in the city. The parade will begin at 3:30 p. m., from the corner of Main and Calhoun streets, and march to the courthouse square where the program will be held. Music will be furnished by the Newberry concert band, the Newberry Music Club and the high school orchestra. G. K. Dominick, president of the chamber of commerce, will welcome visitors and introduce the Mayor. After Santa Claus is introduced by the mayor, he will crown Miss Merry Christ mas, who is to be Miss Peggy Sue Hutchinson. Prizes for floats and other contests will be awarded by Mr. Dominick. In the parade, national guards men will serve as marshals. Ten tative order of march will be as follows: Police Chief Colie Dowd’s car, Newberry Concert band, Miss Merry Christmas, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, American Legion and Auxiliary, Registered Nurses club, T. B. Association, WKDK, McSwain Funeral home, Adam’s camp, Lominick drug store, high school orchestra, Mothers clubs school group and pre-school group float, girl scouts float and troop, cub scouts, brownie scouts and boy scouts. Also, children and pet unit, high school floats, Pomaria, Speer Street, Silverstreet, Bound ary and Junior high schools, auto dealers, Mrs. J. E. Stokes majorettes, Santa Claus, and fire trucks. By The Way - • • DORIS ARMFIELD I think it must have been the welcome sunshine that made the Thanksgiving weekend as enjoy able as it was. I hope everyone had as pleasant a holiday as I did down in Walterboro. I liv ed in Charleston for two years, and decided at the end of that time that I wanted to have noth ing to do with South Carolina’s “low country.” After a trip to Walterboro, I changed my mind. I went down there to visit the Kesters. Many of you will re member Rev. M. L. Kester, who was pastor of the St. James-Beth Eden-Colony Lutheran parish in Newberry about ten years. He is now pastor of the Good Shep herd Church in Walterboro, where he and Mrs. Kester, their daughter, Mary, and grandson, David Lee Cartner are making their home. For the benefit of those who have never been to Walterboro, it is a town just a little smaller than Newberry. Practically all of the town’s income is derived from tourist trade, and beauti ful tourist homes are stretched out for several miles on any pf the highways entering the tovtfn. Last weekend, the leaves of the trees were just past their most brilliant fall colors, but hadn’t yet turned brown. The Spanish moss pointed up the beauty of the trees in their present colors just as much as it adds to the grotesqueness of the bare trees in the wintertime down in the coastal country. The whole atmosphere of the town gave a feeling of friendli ness, and the natives of Walter boro whom I met made me feel that their city is another “City of Friendly Folks. . .” Have you tuned in WKDK re cently around nightfall, and wondered what happened to the “Silver dew on the moon to night” theme song? I had a letter from Joe Morris the other day, and he said: “We (Joe and the Silver Dew Boys) are now connected with radio station WKLY, Hartwell, Ga. We’re on the air each morning at 8:15—980 kilocycles. It comes in to Newberry very well, being a 1000 watt station. . .” Joe and the S. D. Boys were very popular around Newberry and the county. I’m sure they have many fans in Newberry who have been wondering where they are, and I’m glad to be able to pass on this information. . . .” I said a long time ago that I was going to stop recommending books for anyone to read, for it seems that my taste and the taste of others on the subject of literature does not usually agree. But I have just finished a couple of books I found in the public library, and I believe you would like them. One is “Starling of the White House.” It’s the story of Colonel Ed. Starling, who was secret service agent to, and personal friend of five presidents, from Wilson to Roosevelt. Col. Starling’s book Miss Ellesor Returns From Work In Europe Miss Martha Vance Ellesor, daughter of Mrs. P. G. Ellesor, arrived in Newberry Monday to visit her mother. For the past several years, Miss Ellesor has been connected with the National headquarters of the American Red Cross, and for the past two years has been in Red Cross work in Germany and other parts of Europe. Roberston-Wessinger' Marriage Is Related Miss Pearl Wessinger of route four, Newberry, and Mr. Robert son, of Whitmire, were married on November 29, 1947, at the residence of the officiating min ister, Rev. V. L. Fulmer in New berry. The ceremony was per formed in the presence of a few relatives and friends. Mrs. Robertson, the daughter of J. L. Wessinger and the late Mrs. Elvia Fulmer Wessinger, was beautifully attired in a grey wool dress with black acces sories. She received her education in the Chapin high school, and is now employed with Aragon- Baldwin mill in Whitmire. Mr. Robertson is the son of Mrs. H. M. Robertson and the late Mr. Robertson of Whitmire. He served 18 months in the U. S. Army during W T orld Whr II and is now employed in the Aragon-Baldwin mill in Whit mire. gives more intimate glimpses of the personal characteristics of the several presidents than any other I’ve read. The other book is “I Choose Freedom,” by Victor Kravchen ko. It gives an account of the revolution during the Tsarist regime in Russia: of the begin ning of the Communist party and its ultimate rise to power. Krav chenko, who was a member of the communist party, was sent to Washington with the Russian Purchasing Comission. After six months with the commission, he “escaped” and began this book. His vivid description of the agonies suffered by the people of Russia under communistic rule; his revelation of the spy system within the party; his expose of the carefully guided tours arranged for visitors from the American government; as well as many other interesting facts he reveals, all make this book worth reading. . . I was glad to see Newberry College end up its football sea son successfully. It may be a little early to mention this, but I . hope when the schedule for next year is arranged, thought will be given to the fact that fans in Newberry would like a chance to see more than three home games. . . Wells THURSDAY WIFE WANTED Kay Francis & Robert Shayne Added - THRILLS OF MUSIC FRIDAY fe SATURDAY GENE AUTRY in “Robinhood of Texas” Added - BLACK WIDOW and DONALD DUCK Comedy MONDAY 8c TUESDAY Ernest Hemingway’s Story Clas sic of a Bold and Violent Love! THE MACOMBER AFFAIR Gregory Peck, Joan Bennett and Robert Preston Wednesday 8c Thursday BORN TO KILL Lawrence Tierney, Claire Trevor and Walter Slezak Added - SELECTED SHORTS Morning Show. 9:30 Saturday KIDDIE CIRCUS, WESTERN, SERIAL and COMEDY Admission 12c-35c every day OPERA HOUSE SATURDAY TEX RITTER in “Rolling Plains” Added - JACK ARMSTRONG and LEON ERROL Comedy Admission 9c-30c all day Late Show 10:15 Saturday Nite THE MACQMBER AFFAIR Gregory Peck & Joan Bennett THURSDAY, FRIDAY Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Ba call, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead “DARK PASSAGE” FOX PEWS of the Royal Wed ding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Newberry, South Carolina, Friday, December 5, 1947 Luther Leaguers Social Thursday The monthly social of Circle No. I of the Aid Society of Grace church was held Wednes day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mattie Hartman with .Mrs. Clyde Hartman and Mrs. Charles Hartman as associate hostesses. A delicious salad course with spiced tea was served. The members of the Luther League of Grace church enjoyed a social Thursday evening in the canteen hall. Jennylee Counts and Charles Dawkins conducted the games. After the games Rus sian tea, toasted pecans and open faced sandwiches were served. Thirty-five members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship of Wightman, Zion, and Nazareth churches enjoyed a weiner roast Friday evening. The group hiked to the woods gn the edge of town where the crowd enjoy ed recreation and the eats. Mrs. J. B. Hunt and the Rev. and Mrs. Rex V. Martin chaperoned the party. The William Lester chapter, U. D. C., will meet Friday after noon at 3:30 with Mrs. J. E. Ross. The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Zion church will meet Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Mary C. Long and Mrs. Dove Connelly. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mills had as their guests over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Brissie and two sons of Woodruff; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bedenbaugh and daughter of Lexington; and Capt. and Mrs. Leslie Mills and two children of Washington, D. C. Dr. and Mrs. J. I. Bedenbaugh and Mrs. R. T. Pugh spent Thanksgiving Day in Laurens with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Beden baugh. Miss Betty Ross spent the weekend in Charleston with rel atives. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Campbell and son of Clemson and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Camp were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll S. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter L. Fel lers of Romney, W. Va., spent the weekend with Mrs. Ellie Fel lers and Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Fellers. Mr. and Mrs. W. Grady Beden baugh had Mrs. Bedenbaugh’s family as guests Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sease Dowd and son, and Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols of Newberry; Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Lominick and three children of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Hayne Kinard and daughter of the Union commun ity; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kinard, Mrs. J. A. Kinard and Lonnie Kinard of the Jolly Street community. • Mr. and Mrs. Voight Epting and family of Esiill visited his mother and sister during the Thanksgiving holidays. Kenneth Epting spent the weekend in Estill. Mrs. Ray Stockman and her two sons spent Sunday with her mother in Chapin. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mills were Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Long of Char leston and J. O. Mills of Laur ens. The H. W. Smiths of Cayce spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Montjoy. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Chappell and their three children, Clare, Mike, and Averet spent the Thanksgiving holidays in Mc Rae, Ga., with Mrs. Chappell’s parents. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wessinger were Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Abrams of Beaufort, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pinson of Cross Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Oswald and children of Columbia. Mrs. Jake Wheeler and her daughter, Margaret, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Cochran in Abbeville. Miss Bertha Ruff of the Wood ruff High school spent Thanks giving holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. C, F. Adams and their two sons, Thurmond and Ralph, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Home Taylor in Saluda Sunday. Junior Summers has returned to Columbia after a visit in the home of his aunt, Mrs. R. C. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wicker and family spent Sunday in Sumter, the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Roof. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hendrix were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Rikard and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Campbell and William and John Brooks of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. Giv ens of Sumter were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Merchant. Wedding Licenses Month of November Thomas Edward Hawkins, Prosperity, and Dorothy Mae Waters, Newberry. Jackson Paul Mullis, Matt hews, N. C., and Dorothy Irene Creech, Shelby, N. C. Edron Oras Ringer, Jr., and Janet Kyzer, Newberry. Frank M. Ewart, and Gladys J. Roberts, Ocala, Fla. Jim Ruff Thomas and Mar garet Lee Sims, Whitmire. Miles J. Vam and Lila Lorene Shealey, Whitmire. Clarence Ralph Livingston, Prosperity and Margaret Alice Summer, Newberry. Guy Dupree Tomberlin, Co lumbus, Ga., and Jo Ann Phil lips, Newberry. Russell William Lee and Ruby Lee Cromer, Newberry. Steve D. Reeves and Aliene Vera Amick, Newberry. Ralph Parr Baker and Frances Elizabeth Renwick, Newberry. Ralph Leonard Nobles, Pros perity and Evelyn Louise Ful mer, Newberry. Carl Wilbur Alvery, Liberty, Indiana, and Opal Duer Smith, Quincy, Ohio. Ira B. Duck, Jr., Newberry, and Helen D. Felker, Greenville. Ed Hollingsworth and Grace Campbell, Whitmire. Enoch Arden Hallman, Sum mit, S. C., and Nancy Carolyn Harmon, Newberry. Congregation Pounds O’Neall St Minister At the Thanksgiving Prayer meeting service last Wednesday the congregation of the O’Neal Street Methodist church surpris ed its parsonage family with a gracious pounding of groceries and money. Just as the service was about to get under way in marched a crowd of people loaded down with food. They filled the front bench of the church with good things. Mr. J. W. Wood stepped toward the surprised preacher with $25 in money from the W. L. W. Men’s Class and stated that the money and the provisions of food were a gift of love to the parsonage family from the congregation. We are so grateful for this splendid pounding of love, and food, and money from our people. C. Frank DuBose, Jr. B & PW CLUB HAS MONTHLY MEETING Four new members were wel comed into the organization when the regular meeting of the Business and Professional Wo men’s club was held November 25 at the Wiseman hotel. The new members are Margaret Pay- singer, Louise Carter, Sara Beam, and Doris Armfield. The program for the evening was led by Miss Sudie Dennis. Mrs. Mamie Hawkins, presi dent of the club, presided over the business session. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rast and children of Cameron were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Monts, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Hawkins and their daughter, Katherine, have returned from a several days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bratsos of Pageland. The Rev. P. E. Shealy and Mrs. Shealy of Greenville, Tenn., came to Prosperity last Friday for the funeral of Mrs. D. M. Shealy. They spent the time with the family of D. M. Shealy, brother of the Rev. Shealy. Mr. and Mrs. Cole Wessinger and Mrs. Mary Wessinger spent Sunday in White Rock, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Richardson. Perry Eargle spent Thanks giving holidays with his grand mother in White Rock. Mrs. H. H. Brasiwell and Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Shealy have returned to their homes in Bick- ley, W. Va., and Gainesville, Fla., after a week’s visit with relatives. They came because of the critical illness of their fath er, Pat W. Shealy. We are glad to report that Mr. Shealy’s con dition is much improved. Happy Birthday! Mrs. E. H. Moore, Earl Blg- by, Dec. 8; Everelte D. Evans, Dec. 8; L. E. Wood, Jr., Flor ence, S. C., J. C. Neel, E. A. Carpenter, Tom Graham, Dec. 10; Mrs. Josie Me Albany, Caroline Cook, Joe Summer (son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Summer), Dec. 11; Mrs. M. J. Carwile, who is celebrating her 90th anniversary, Forrest Lom- inack, Mrs. Beta L. Wright, Panama City, Fla., Dec. 12, Citizen Observes 90th Anniversary On Friday, December 12, Mrs. M. J. .Carwile will observe her 90th birthday anniversary. So far as can be ascertained, she is the second oldest citizen in New berry, both in years of age and years of residence. Before her marriage to Wil liam H. Carwile on May 23, 1877, she was Miss Mary Peoples, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Peoples of Newber ry. She was born here in 1857, and has spent her entire life in Newberry, where she has a host of friends. She is the oldest member of Aveleigh Presbyterian church, and holds the record for having belonged to the church longer than any other member in the church’s history. “I still go to church whenever the weather permits—I was there last Sunday,” she said, “and when I can’t go, I enjoy hearing the church service over the radio.” She also belongs to the Woman’s Auxiliary of Ave leigh, and is a member of Aux iliary Circle No. 2. Besides her church affiliations, Mrs. Carwile is an honorary member of the Drayton Rutherford chapter, United Daughters of the Confed eracy, and Jasper chapter, Daughters of the American Rev olution. Mrs. Carwile likes to listen to the radio. When asked what her favorite programs are, she replied, “Well, I don’t like the jazz programs!” “I’m not able to read as much as I would like,” she stated, “but I do read the newspapers—the daily and county papers, and church publications. I also try to keep up with current events in magazines. I like to keep up with world events, and listen to the newscasts over the radio.” One of her chief sources of pleasure is a visit from friends. “I just like people,” she said, “and I like for my friends to visit and talk with me.” Having lived through four war$, Mrs. Carwile hopes she won’t have to live through an other. She remembers clearly when the Confederate soldiers came through Newberry at the close of the War Between the States, when she was only eight years of age. Mr§. Carwile is the mother of three children: Miss Fannie Mae Carwile, who makes her home with her mother on Calhoun street; and the late Gertrude Carwile and John Peoples Car wile. Although she has outlived all of her contemporaries, Mrs. Car wile has many younger friends whose kind attentions have made her declining years more pleasant. Her many friends will wish for Newberry’s respected citizen a return of the abundance of happiness which she has bestow ed upon others during her life time. Her Christian character, friendliness and cheerfulness have made* her one of the city’s most beloved residents. Returns From Japan Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodelsperg- er received a call Monday night from their son, Eddie, who has been stationed with the army in Japan for a year. He arrived in Seattle Monday, and is expect ed in Newberry in the next few days. RITZ THEATRE SATURDAY ON STAGE—IN PERSON ROYAL HAWAIIAN REVUE With— The Imperial Hawaiian Orch. 7 Gorgeous Hula-Rettes Luani Sisters in “The Volcano Dance” Hula-Lou—Impressions of Hilo Hattie The Pearl Harbor Trio—Imita tions of Hill-Billy and Pop ular Music Samoan Knife Dancers —On The Screen— Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, Rudy Wissler, Benny Bartlett “GAS HOUSE KIDS IN HOLLYWOOD” —Admsislon—. Children 25c Adult* 50c MONDAY. TUESDAY Yvonne DeCarlo, George Brent, Broderick Crawford, Albert Dekker, Andy Devine, Arthur Treacher “SLAVE GIRL” (In Technicolor) Comedy—Lets Go Swimming M. G. M. News WEDNESDAY Alan Curtiss, Terry Austin Frank Jenks, Tala Birell “PHILO VANCE’S GAMBLE” Comedy—One Note Tony Early Mailing For Christmas Urged Residents of Newberry were asked today by Postmaster G. K. Dominick to plan their Christmas shopping schedules now to permit early mailing of Christmas cards and gift pack ages, to avoid last minute crowds at postoffice windows. To assure delivery before Christmas Day, the Postmaster advised that out-of-state mailings should be made before Decem ber 10. Christmas greeting cards for local delivery should be mailed by December 15. Mr. Dominick anticipates even heavier mail loads this Christ mas than during the record- breaking 1946 holiday season. He said that local postoffices across the nation are already preparing for this peak load by recruiting extra mail clerks and carriers, collecting and overhaul ing delivery trucks, and oiling up the stamp cancellation mach ines. “We would appreciate it if people would stop in next week and purchase the extra stamps they are going to need for their Christmas cards and letters,” the Postmaster stated. ML Bethel-Garmany Christmas Meeting The Mt. Bethel Garmany home demonstration club will meet at the schoolhouse Tuesday, Dec ember 9, at 3:00 p. m., with Mrs. Claude Price and Mrs. Minnie Leitzsey serving as hostesses. Members are asked to bring gifts ready wrapped with name inside, and also a Christmas dec oration. VERNON W. SMITH Vernon Wayne Smith, four weeks old son of Vernon G. and Elbie Ruff Huffstetler Smith, died late Monday afternoon at the residence, below Prosperity. Funeral •services were held Tuesday afternoon at the grave side in Mt. Pilgrim church cemetery with Rev. E. B. Heidt officiating. v Besides his parents, he is survived by the following sis ters and brothers: Evelyn, Rob ert, Floyd, Frances and Harold Smith, aill of Prosperity; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Huffstetler, Prosperity. MRS. TEXANNA ASBILL Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at Leavell funeral home for Mrs. Texanna Asbill, 77, widow of P. B. Asbill, former residents ol Newberry. Mrs. Asbill had been making her home with her son, Dr. J. Lewie Asbill in Towson, Md., and was on a visit to Bishopville when she was taken ill, and passed away. Rev. H. C. Ritter officiated at the service. Interment followed in Rosemont cemetery. Surviving are three sons, Dr. J. Lewie Asbill of Towson, Md., H. G. Asbill, Bishopville, and W. A. Asbill, Electra, Texas. Hallman-Harmon On Sunday afternoon, Novem ber 30, at 5:30, Miss Nancy Car olyn Harmon and Enoch Arden Hallman were married in the presence of the immediate fam ilies of the couple. The double ring ceremony was performed by Dr. F. O. Lamoreux, former pa- tor of the bride, at his resi dence in Batesburg. The bride was charmingly at tired in a brown gabardine suit with matching accessories. She wore an orchid corsage. Immediately after the cere mony, the couple left for a wed ding trip to Florida, Mrs. Hallman is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon. She attended the New berry city schools, and after her graduation was a nurses aide at the county hospital. At the time of her marriage, she was office assistant for Dr. Reyburn W. Lominack, Mr. Hallman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hallman of Summit, attended the Summit schools and is a graduate of Newberry College. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, and is now in the furni ture business with his father in Summit, where the couple will make their home. Guests from Newberry wit nessing the ceremony were J. B. Harmon, Bobby Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Tarrer, H. L. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rodelsperger, and Mr, and Mrs. George Rodelsperger. $1:50 PER ANNUM Rotarians To Hold Supper Meetings The Rotary club of Newberry is beginning a series of quarterly supper meetings to be held in various parts of the county. The first will be at the Mount Pleas ant school tonight, at which time the Rotarians, their wives and guests will partake of a boun teous turkey supper. The club members, in this in stance, are taking advantage of the monthly supper which the Mount Pleasant citizens are serving, in order to raise funds to pay for their new church, to replace the one which was de stroyed by fire several years ago. Hartford Gi^pge To Meet Monday The Hartford Grange No. 460 will meet Monday night at 7:30 in the school auditorium. This will be the last meeting for 1947, and all members are urged to be present. Geo. E. Ward, Master. English Enlisted In Army Air Forces Robert D. English, son of Mrs. Ida Mae English of 119 Odell street, Whitmire, enlisted in the U. S. Air force for a three year period, according to an an nouncement from the local army and air force recruiting station. English attended Whitmire high school, and was employed at the Whitmire mill before enlisting in the air force. MOLLOHON . Mrs. W. A. Wherry and Sara spent the holidays in North Car olina with Mrs. Wherry’s sister and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Coving ton and family spent the holi days with relatives in North Carolina. We extend our deepest sym pathy to Mrs. F. H. Jones in the death of her brother, Mr. Luth er Johnson of Saluda. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennett and son Bobby of Goldville spent the holidays here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Mildred Jones of North Charleston visited her mother, Mrs. F. H. Jones, during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bund- rick of Kinards visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Langford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jones, Mrs. F. H. Jones, Mrs. Mildred Jones and Mrs. A. N. Gregory, Jr., attended the funeral of Mr. Luther Johnson, Friday. We extend our deepest sym pathy to the family of Mr. W. P. Oswald. Mr. Dewitt Miller of Clemson College spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller. Mr. Tyrus Jones of Clemson College visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Colie Jones during the holidays. The Mollohon school was de lighted to have the Radio Pals as their guests last Friday night. The appreciative aud ience hopes they will return soon. Mrs. Ada Brown of Clinton spent a few days with her son, David Brown. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hurt and children spent the weekend in Greenwood with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Metis of Little Mountain visited Miss Frances Gregory Saturday. Mrs. Annie Mae Fowler of Greenwood was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Gregory, Sr. Messrs Billy and James Os borne of Goldville visited their sister, Mrs. Ruth Wood during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Doodie Frank lin and family of Greenwood visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Franklin, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shealy of the West End community visited Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fulmer Sun day. Fulmer-Noble* Miss Evelyn Fulmer of New berry and Mr. Ralph Nobles of Prosperity were married Friday evening, November 21, at the Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. W. D. Haltiwanger. Mrs. Nobles is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira V. Fulmer of Newberry. Mr. Nobles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nobles of Prosperity. The couple are mak ing their home with the bride’s parents on River street. AIRPORT HAS GOOD RECORD Approximately three hundred thousand miles, with no acci dents, is the record set at the Newberry County Airport since it was first opened under the management of E. O. Shealy in February, 1946. The three planes owned by Mr. Shealy, and used for train ing purposes, have been in the air more than 1200 hours. The newest addition to the airport equipment is a PT-19, made by Fairchild. This primary trainer was built for the army, and purchased by Mr. Shealy last week. It will also be used for training purposes, and for com mercial flying. The Newberry airport has been approved by the govern ment to instruct veterans in flying under the G. I. Bill, and Mr. Shealy states that 33 veter ans have obtained private pilot licenses, as well as eight others who were not taking the course under the Servicemen’s Read justment Act. In addition to those who have received their license, approximately 30 others have soloed since the airport opened. Mr. Shealy advised that he will begin instruction for com mercial flying license in the near future, assisted by Dick Vance, who is assistant private in structor. The airport is well equipped with three hangars, an admini stration building, and a machine shop. A foundation is now be ing laid for a fourth hangar, which will be slightly larger than the others, 48 feet square. The hangars accommodate Mr. Shealy’s planes, as well as sev eral privately owned planes. The administration building is comfortably and attractively furnished with red leather, chrome trimmed furniture. The front porch across the building overlooks the runways. Other personnel at the air port are A. C. Oxner and Louis Nibens, mechanics. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watters and daughter, Laurie, of Bur lington, N. C., spent the Thanks giving holidays with Mrs. Wat ters’ parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Moore. Cadet Charles Layton, a stu dent at Carlisle Military academy in Bamberg, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Layton, dur ing the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. and Mrs. MeBeth Sprouse and young son, Kerry, of Knox ville, Tenn., spent the holidays witn Mrs. Sprouse’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Summer, and with Mr. Sprouse’s parents in Charleston. Spending the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Neely were their granddaughters, Peggy, Carolyn and Luellen Senn of Rock HilL Also spending Thanksgiving with the Neely’S was Miss Pat Hanniford of Winthrop College and Charleston. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Senn and C. W. Jr., Mrs. W. B. Ketchans, all of Rock Hill, and the Neelys visited in Charleston. In And Around ST. PHILIPS The missionary society of St. Philips will meet in the church Saturday afternoon December 6. At this meeting the ladies will have their Christmas gifts ex change. Each one is asked to bring a gift for the exchange and also bring some kind of fruits. Mrs. Claud Misenheimer and baby of Rockingham, N. C., and Mrs. Bernice Werts of Newber ry spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Werts. Mr. and Mrs. John Herman Koon and children, Marilyn and Wayne of Lancaster spent the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Koon. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Halfacre and son, Gordon of Irmo, spent the holidays with their relatives in the community. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Halfacre had for their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Hodges and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Danial of Hodges, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Halfacre and daughter, Sue, of Newberry. Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Livingston and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Bundrick and family. Mrs. G. S. Dellinger has with her visiting for a while her mother, Mrs. Bridges of Shelby, N. C.