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» ■ Daughters Unit Has Full Meet At Meek Home Calvin Crozier Chapter U. D. C. met with Mrs. Butler Holmes and Mrs. Seth Meek at their home oit Harrington street on Tuesday evening, March 1st. The President, ivirs. Herman Wtright, presided. The meet ing was opened by Mrs. P. D. Jonnson, Sr., Chaplain, using the Kitual. The roll was called and min utes read by Mrs. Seth Meek, .Recording Secretary. It was called to the atten tion of those present that there wasn't a State t lag at tne High School. It had been suggested that this chapter and the Dray ton Rutheriord Cnapter buy a State Hag, snaring tne cost and present it to tne high school. A resolution was passed tnat this chapter share its pro-rata share of expense and tnat a flag be bought and presented to the high scnooi at an early date. Mrs. Scott Elliott gave a very interesting talk on Gen. Na than Bedford Forrest. Mrs. But ler Holmes followed with an interesting article on Nathan Bedford Forrest, III, who lost his life in World War II. A very unusual and inter esting poem was read by Mrs. James Mi. Smith, Sr. from the U.D.C. Magazine, “Let the Conquered Banner Wave.” At this time, reports from officer and committees were heard. The report of the fi nancial committee was heard with much interest. A sug gestion was made that the Chapter hold a benefit bridge party. After a discussion, it was voted to have this party as soon as practical after the opening of the Community Building. It had been decided at the last meeting that the Chapter celebrate its 40th Anniversary this year. Mrs. Seth Meek, Mrs. Scott Elliott, Mrs. D. L. Nance, Mrs. Joe Feagle, Mrs. P. D. Johnson, Sr^, and Mrs. Butler Holmes were appointed on a committee to work out plans for this occasion. The President brought a message from the County Chairman of the Heart Drive Fund that is being made at this time. This message was received with much interest. A message was also brought to the Chapter in regard to the rummage sale that is being sponsored for the Youth Can teen. It had been decided that this Chapter donate the silver and table cloths it had to the equip ment department of the Com munity Building. It was re ported that this had \ already been turned over to the proper committee for this project. It was called to the attention of those present that at one time the Confederate monument had had a wrought iron en- losure fence but for some reas on it had been removed. It was voted that this enclosure be replaced around the monu ment. A parcel post sale was an enjoyable part of the evenjpg and at the same time added, to the finances of the Chapter. The meeting was closed by the Chaplain. And a half-hour was enjoyed by the members during which time the hos^ tesses served delicious refresh ment. THE ONLY PLACE in America where you don’t have free speech is in a phone booth. College Honor List Published Newberry College President James C. Kinard has .announced the college’s Honor List for this session’s first semester, which closed January 31, 1949. A total of 30 students, 14 of them men and 16 women, were listed. " To attain this honor, a stu dent must maintain a ratio of 2.7 honor points to semester hour credits. A partial list by classes is as follows: Seniors: Jacob C. Arant, Mar tha Carlisle, Newberry; Mary Frances Coleman, Chappells; Julia Nichols, Newberry; Dan iel Sandel, Little Mountain, Charlie M. Senn, Silverstreet; John A. Suit, Newberry; Har old E. Swindler, Newberry. Juniors: Benjamin Beden- baugh, Prosperity; Lula Mae Goree, Newberry; Anna Hall, Newberry; Margery Smith, Kinards. Sophomores: Charles Dawkins Prosperity. Freshmen: Joan Dominick, Newberry. Special: Mrs. Margaret Fair- ey Hastings, Newberry. Seen Along THE Roadside Ey J. M. Eleazer Clemson Ext. Info. Specialist Change! What People You Know Are Doing Mrs. N. P. Moody of Colum bia, spent the wekend in the home of her sister, Mrs. Ray Feagle and Mr. Feagle on Har per street. Mrs. Harry Miley of Waiter- boro, was a weekend visitor m the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Brown on Calhoun St. Mrs. Charlie Ruff spent last week in Hartsville with her brother and sister-in41aw, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stevenson. Mfs. J. H. Ruff visited her mother, Mrs. Julia Long in Winnsboro Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coleman of Spartanburg were weekend guests in the home of Mrs. Coleman’s sister, Mrs. K. L. Martin and Mr. Martin on Cald well street. Mrs. Tyrus Senn left Wed nesday for a week’s visit with her mother, Mrs. J. S. Dun lap of Orlando, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Camp bell and daughter, Ann, spent the weekend in Florence in the home of their son and daugh ter-in-law, Mr. and Mts. Bayd Campbell and family. En route home Sunday they came by Sumter and brought their daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Mims and two children, David and Kent, home with them for a visit. Mr. and Mi's. Dick Mims and son, Neal, of Laurens, were Suriday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clark son and Mrs. J. W. Mims on Mlayer Avenue. I see it everywhere I go. Take Fairfield, for instance. Thirty years ago it lived by cotton. In 1920 it made 30,- 677 bales, a record crop. The weevil came. In 1922 it har vested only 6,927 bales. And that’s about what it’s averaged since. One does not see much cot ton now in riding over Fair- field. Its blackjack lands that once built cotton into a king have largely gone to other things—grass and trees. And the harvest from these two now yields double that from cotton. The value of the cotton crop there now stands at about a million dollars. While from pulpwood they get a million and a half. And from their growing cattle industry at least a half-million dollars now come according to County Agent Lemmon’s records. And they are just good started on the latter, he points out. And con servation methods and selec tive cuttings are designed to perpetuate their woodlands so that it will yield a perpetual harvest. And that’s what’s happened in Fairfield in our time. Sim ilar changes are under way in all sections of the state. With sane diversification, protection of our forest re sources, and the protection and building of our soils, this state should be headed to a better era. CIRCLE MEETINGS The circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Central Mtethodist Church will meet Monday, March 7, as fol lows: Circle No. 1, Mrs. H. D. Whitaker at 7:30 p.m. Circle No. 2, Mrs. R. D. Wright at 4:00 p.m. Circle No. 3, Mrs. G. H. Hodges at 4:00 p.m. Circle No. 4, Mrs. T. P. Crooks at 7:30 p.m. Louise Best, Mrs. R. E. Han na at 4:00 p.m. Which Are You? I watched them tearing a building down, A gang of men in a busy town; With a ho-heave-ho and a lus ty yell They swung a beam and the sidewall fell. I asked the foreman, “Are these men skilled. And the men you’d hire if you had to build?” He gave a laugh and said, “No indeed! Just common labor is all I need. I can easily wreck in a day or two W5iat builders have taken a year to do!” And I thought to myself as I went my way. Which of these roles have I tried to play? Am I a builder who worjcs with care, Measuring life by the rule and square? Am I shaping my deeds to a well-made plan, Patiently doing the best I can? Or am I a wrecker, who walks the town, Content with the labor of tear ing down? —Unknown I Thirty years ago, California, Arizona and New Mexico weren’t even listed as cotton growing states. What little they produced wasn’t enough to .count. Now cotton has become the number one crop in each one of those states. And when you say “number one crop in California” you have said something. And it is-not small in those two other states either. While cotton has been grow ing into a giant out there, we have cut our acreage in half. And on that acreage that has gone from cotton we are build ing a stronger agriculture. For we now^ have many other things to help cotton along with the financial burden of the farms, in many counties some of those things now bring in more dollars than cotton. And cotton’s yield per acre has almost doubled on its remain ing acreage. Change! Change for the bet ter. Others grow some of our cotton. And we take on some of their beef cattle, dairying, hogs, poultry, grain, etc. And that leaves everybody off. It sounds the same but is not like the case of the old lady. She said .her boys were the best traders you ever saw. They came about it naturally. For both her folks and their dad’s were just born traders. She said her boys could go in the barn on a rainy day and just trade pocketknives an hour or two and make four or five dollars each. WITH THE SICK IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Monroe Berry, 313 Glenn St. Mrs. B. L. Bishop, Box 32. Mrs. Ellen Bedenbaugh, 1214 Langford street. Mr. Carl Brown, 303 Glenn street. Mrs. E. C. Butler, 421 Cros- son street. Mrs. Harold Bouknight and baby girl, 417 O’Neal street. Mrs. H. G. Coats, 2703 Digby Avenue. Mrs. Lewis Coleman and baby girl, Saluda. Mrs. Horace DeHart, route 4. Mrs. B. W. Dominick, route 4. Mr. J. M. Felker, Whitmire. Mrs. J. T. Gilliam, Pomaria. Miss Goldia Glover. Mrs. J. G. Huffsteller, Pros perity. * Mrs. Woodrow Hentz and baby girl, Pomaria. Mr. James Luther Hilly, 1804 Milligan street. Mrs. Evelyn Hendrix and baby girl, 2018 Charles street. Mrs. Alma Herndon, 2023 Montgomery street. Miss Miae Hendrix, 415 Wright street. Mrs. T. D. Jones, 100 Gilliam street, Whitmire. Master Leo Jennings, Jr., 2024 Montgomery street. Mrs. Everette Kinard and baby girl, Newberry college' Mrs. (Margie Lever. 1304 Second street. Mr. L. P. Miller, route one, Pomaria. Mrs. James McDaniel and baby girl, route 1, Chapin. Miss Minnie Miller, route 3. Mrs. T. R. Parkman and baby girl, Saluda. Mrs. Ella C. Rikard, route 2, Newberry. Rosa Belle Schumpert, Kin ards. (Mr. Harvey Tucker, 2007 Lee street Mrs. J. R. Williams, 2207 Nance street. Mrs. Herman Wicker and baby boy, route 3, Mrs. Bolling R. Walker, route 2. HD Club Records Years Activities One of the outstanding clubs in Newberry bounty is the Bush River Home Demonstra tion club. This club has been very active during the past year, cooperating with every worthwhile activity in commun ity and county as they worked toward the goal of “Healthful Living for the Farm Family.” During the year the club contributed five dollars to the Cancer Drive; five dollars to the Red Cross, ten dollars to the County Council, five dollars •to the County Hospital, bought a T.B. bortd, and gave ten dol lars to the school lunch room and also dish towels. The club was very thoughtful of those in trouble, sending flowers and cards to the sick and bereaved. A Sunshine box valued at. ten dollars was sent to a sick lady. The County Home was visited by members of the club and the inmates were showered with soap, wash cloths and val entines. The club sponsored a picnic in the back yard of the parson age for the families which was enjoyed by all. Mrs Graham Hawkins of Greenwood, first vice-president of the State Council of Farm Women gave a demonstration on flower arrangement at the club flower show in May. Home improvements have been very noticeable in the Bush River club community. Four new homes were built last year three were remodeled and sev eral painted on the inside One dairy barn was paipted on the inside and a new cement floor put in the pasteurizing room of the dairy. Twenty-six homes have running water and six have telephones. Th e interest in improving the surroundings is manifest not only in homes but in churches and schools as this club continues to work to make their community a better and more beautiful place in which to live. The Bush River club now has a membership of 17 mem bers. The following officers are serving the club at pres ent. President—Mrs. Robert Den nis. Vive President—Mrs. J. R. (McLeod. Secretary—Mrs. I. M.. Smi; Treasurer—Ilfrs. Oscar Jollie. VOL 11—NO. 42 + NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MARCH 4. 1949 4- $1-50 PER YEAR REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Mt. Bethel Garmany Charles M. H. Eargle to Ot to Chaplin, 19% acres, $1400. Central Catherine L. Shealy to Alex Wheeler, 3.3 acres, $335. St. Phillips H. F. Livingston to Boyd M. Livingston, 63 acres, one build ing, “the Henry Koon place,” $400. Helena B. L. Saxon to Pearl Rice, one lot, $325. James M. Bodie, Sr., to E. A. Magbee, one lot, one build ing, $5.00 and other considera tions. J. L. Thomasson and Rose S. Thomasson to Bennie Thomas son, 11.47% acres, -573. Doctors Offer Insurance Plan Charlotte, Mlar. 1—A health insurance plan with fixed fees for doctors’ services was ad vanced for North Carolina to day by a state medical group opposed to the compulsory health program now before Congress. • A “price list” covering hun dreds of ailments and opera tions was released in Char lotte yesterday by Dr. V. K. Hart, chairman of the North Carolina Medical Society com mittee which devised the vol untary program. Sample fees, which are the limit a doctor entering the pro gram could charge, are $5 for treatment of a stye, obstetri cal and postnatal care, $50., tonsillectomies, $25 for patients under 15, and $35 for those over 15 years of age. Hart, a Charlotte specialist, said the program would be ad ministered by the Blue Cross organizations. Its aim is to pay all doctor’s bills and hos pital costs incurred by per sons in low income brackets. Complete hospital coverage would be extended to families with a $3,000 annual income, couples with a $2500 annual in come and individuals who earn $2000. Taxing Bureau In Need of Men The Fifth Regional Office of the U.S. Civil Service Com mission, Atlanta, Georgia, an nounces an examination for Zone Deputy Collector—Office Auditor. These positions are in the various Collector’s offices of the Bureau of Internal Rev enue, located in the State of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The entrance salary is $2974.80. Qualified applicants are urgent ly needed. Veterans who qualify in this examination will be given pref erence as provided for in the Veteran’s Preffcxence Act of 1944. A written test and experience are required. Applicants with certain types of education mgy qualify without any experience, by simply passing the written test. For description of duties, forms to file, and other infor mation, see Miss Sadie Bowers at the local postoffice, or apply at any first- or second-class postoffice in the States listed above. Applications must be received by the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Regional Office, Atlanta 3, Georgia, not later than April 4, 1949 to be acceptable, j Uklkl Ryegrass too is on the in crease there for winter graz ing. And I see the same filing all over South Carolina as I go about. We have known grass but to fight it in the past. On manv farms it won the battle, and the folks moved away. Now we are going in partnership with it on many a farm in this state. And when you really (Continued on page 8) Kids Enjoy Roast Over a hundred members of the Down Beat Canteen en joyed a weiner roast the last of January given behind the girl scout cabin. Mr. Lewis had strung lights outside and three big bon fires had been built. The glow of the fire and the smell of onions mingled with the laughter of the mem bers was indeed a pledsant sound. Mr. and Mrs. Miller Wessinger, Mr. and Mrs. How ard Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Carlton chaperoned and helped the members consume 20 pounds of weiners, 20 dozen rolls. 10 pounds of onions, 1 case of marshmallows and 6 crates of drinks. Everyone re ported a wonderful time and are looking forward to the Feb ruary party to be held Satur day, Feb. 26 at the scout cabin. WORRIES Statisticians at the University of Wisconsin have been study ing the things that humap be ings worry about, and classi fying them into various cate gories. They find that the av erage individual’s worries can be divided under four head ings. First, there are the things that never happened', which constitute 40 per cent of the worries. Second, there are things over and past that couldn’t be changed by all the worry in the world, and they are another 30 per cent of the total. Third there are petty worries and needless worries, which are 22 per cent. Final ly, there are legitimate worries and these are only 8 per cent of the whole. WTiat a lot of useless worrying the average individual goes through. A traveling salesman was registering at a small hotel when a bed bug crawled slow ly across the page of the reg ister. “Well,” said the salesman, “I’ve been bitten by all sorts of bugs in all sorts of hotels, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a bug come down to see what room I’ll be in.” YOUTH CENTER PLANS CAKE SALE SATURDAY The Youth Center Service Club ij sponsoring a sale of home made cakes on Saturday March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Girl Scout Cabin for the benefit of the Youth Center Building Fund. Orders may be given in ad vance to Mrs. Fitzgerald Ruth erford, Mrs. D. W. A. Neville, or Mrs. Dudley French, in which case cakes will be re served for those ordering them. Or if you prefer to select yours come to the Girl Scout Cabin. Saturday, March 12, between 3 and 5 p.m. There will be delicious angel food, chiffon and layer cakes —all priced at $3.00. Mrs. Martha Son Mrs. Martha Amick Son, 82, died at the Newberry County Hospital late Sunday afternoon. She had been in declining health for several years, but had been confined to the bed for only a few weeks. Her husband was the late D. A. Son. Mrs. Son was born and rear ed in the Macedonia section of Newberry County and was a daughter of the late Levi and Sara Ann Stockman Amick. She was a member of the Mac edonia Lutheran Church. She is survived by the fol lowing children: Mrs. L. B. Frick of Prosperity, Mrs. Marie Amick of Donalds, C. K. and T. S. of Lexington, L. C. of West Columbia, E. N. of Pros perity, W. R. and D. R. Son, both of Newberry, 23 grand children and nine great grand children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Macedonia church with the Rev. L. H. Jeffcoat and the Rev. V. L. Fulmer conducting the service. Inter ment followed in the church cemetery. Red Cross Drive Now Under Way The 1949 Red Cross Drive is now under w^y, so when you are called upoh to contribute, give as much as 'you possibly can. Remember, community safeguards depend upon a unit ed people. Especially in time of disaster is efficient function ing necessary if lives ars. to be saved and the injured and homeless given practical aid. That is why an organization such as the American National Red Cross is necessary. Hap hazard planning won’t do. Peo ple must know where to turn, how to coordinate their efforts to help. The Red Cross was able to coordirfate the services of civic groups last year when more than 300 disasters struck in widely separated communities. Vanport, Ore., New Orleans, La., Coatesville, Ind., Greens boro, N. C., Bonne Terre, Mo., are many mile apart, but in each case the peculiar catas trophe that attacked these places was met by organized response. AH Red Cross work is di vided among community vol unteers and a full-time staff. Whether the work is educa tional and preventive—such as first aid, water safety, accident prevention, home nursing, nu trition—or remedial—such as aid to veterans, servicemen, and civilians, both hospitaliz ed and able-bodied—the Red Cross counts on community co operation. Let us continue to „have faith in this people’s partnership to the end that we will contribute our money, oUr time, and our moral support to make the 1949 Red Cross Fund campaign a success. The month of solici tation is March. The service is year-round. Civil Service Has Openings The U. S. Civil Service Com mission, Atlanta, Georgia, an nounces examination for port officer, customs service, treas ury department. These posi tions pay $3024.96 a year and are located in the various cities in the states of Alabama, Flori da, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. A written test is required. This examination is restricted to veterans. Port Pa trol officers guard and protect ships, piers, merchandise, etc., and patrol areas around docks to prevent smuggling or other unlawful acts. Veterans who qualify in this examination will be given preference as pro vided for in the veterans pre ference act of 1944. For description of duties, forms to file and other infor mation, see Miss Sadie Bowers at the local post office, or ap ply at any first- or second-class post office located in the States listed above. Applications must be received by the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Regional office, Atlanta 3, Georgia, not later than March 2, 1949 to be acceptable. Fly Time Just Divorce Measure Around Corner Is Over Hurdle Within the next month we will again be faced with the problem of flies and mosqui toes. Ae flies breed around garbage cans and feed on gar bage, it is of the utmost im portance that we keep our gar bage in tightly closed garbage cans. If the garbage can is too small to hold all of the waste, then it is suggested that, another receptacle be obtained. The large 55 gallon drum is not recommended for garbage as it is- too heavy to be lifted to the body of the collection truck. If the family has a large amount of waste, then several smaller sized cans should be purchased rather than use the large sized 4rum. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and harbor in tall grass. It is important, therefore, to clean off vacant lots of' tin cans and old tire casings where mosquitoes can and will breed. If we will follow the above practice and all cooperate, then we will eliminate a 'arge num ber of flies and mosquitoes this summer. Richard O. Hastings, Sanitarian, Newberry County Health Dept. Columbia, Mar. 1.—The pro posal to legalize divorce in South Carolina cleared another legislative hurdle today. The state Senate Judiciary Committee agreed to make a majority favorable report to morrow on a bill to ratify the pending constitutional amend ment to permit divorce on four grounds. The ratifying bill has been passed by the House. The pro posed amendment lists as grounds for divorce desertion, physical cruelty, habitual drunkedness and adultery. Senator Pruitt of. Anderson, whose county voted against the amendment in the general elec tion, will sign a minority tin- favorable committee report. The Judiciary Committee also will report favorably on a bill to create a state real estate \ commission to license and ulate brokers and salesmen. This bill was introduced by Senators (Moore of Spartanburg Nash of Sumter and McEachin of Florence. Leftover fish flakes may be added to cream of mushroom soup for a hearty first course. Visits Furman Mrs. Furman Sterling, a member of the alumnae council of the Woman’s College of Fur man University, spent the past weekend on the campus of the above college. The entertainment included a contest by th e Furman Uni versity Singers, a program by the music faculty, a luncheon for the Council and Alumnae of Greenville, and a tea at the Home Management House on the Furman campus. At the latter Miss Mary Lou Ander son, a senior at Furman and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Anderson of Newberiy, helped serve. Mrs. W. O. Wil son, mother of Mrs. Sterling, Jas. M. Lester James Mlarcellus Lester, 80, died early Monday morning ai the Newberry County Hospital. He had been in declining health for several years. (Mr. Lester was born and reared in the St. Lukes section of Newberry County and was a son of the late William and Hannah Young Lester. He had made his home in Newberry for a number of years where he was employed at the Newberry Lumber Company. He was a member of the A.R.P. Church in Prosperity. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the graveside in Prosperity Cemetery with the Rev. J. B. MlcFerrin and the Rev. C. E. Seastrunk conduc ting the service. He is survived by one bro ther, W. Marcus Lester of Pros perity, and 11 nieces and neph ews. , Charges Private Use of Preserve Columbia, March 1.—The State House of Representatives pass ed the controversial game com mission bill by a 76-23 margin today. Earlier the House voted to investigate the chief state war den’s office, which the bill pro poses to abolish. House passage of the bill was on second reading. The bill will be up for third reading tomorrow but that usually is routine. The vote to pass the bill fol lowed adoption of several min or amendments. Other propos als which would have drawn many of the measure’s teeth were rejected by the House ma jority. The investigation of Game Warden A. A. Richardson,’ of fice, including “his actions and doings” will be by a commit tee of five House members. The committee will be apoint- ed by the Speaker and will have $1000 to spend on ex penses, including $15 a day for each member while engag ed in the investigation. A sharply worded resolution, offered by Rep. John Bolt Cul bertson of Greenville and adop ted with hardly any objection authorized the probe. , The resolution said it is gen erally rumored and reported that Richardson has been mak ing private use of Belmont Plantation, which the U. S. Wildlife Service and state bought jointly in Hampton County for a game sanctuary and propagation farm. Richardson * has used the plantation “for the entertain ment of his friends,” the reso lution said it was “rumored and reported.” and “has been selling or leasing to non-resi dent hunters x x x the right and privilege of hunting game on said Belmont Plantation at the rate of $15 per day per person.” It was “further rumored and reported” the resolution contin ued, that local citizens had been denied hunting privileges at Belmont, that “crops are raised and hot's are kept x x x as the private property of the chief game warden,” and' that his private bird dogs are kept there at the state’s expense. MT. BETHEL GARMANY H. D. CLUB MEETS TUESDAY The Mt. Bethel Garmany H-D Club will meet at the school house Tuesday. March 8th at 3 o’clock.. All members are asked to be present. Hostesses will be Mrs. Claude Price and Mlrs. Minnie Leitzsey. spent the weekend in Ander son with her niece, Mrs. R. F. Thackston. Mrs. Furman Sterling of Newberry and Saluda, with fifteen members of the Saluda Beta Club, will attend the state Beta club convention in' Col umbia this weekend. Carr Company Closes Factory Greenwood, March 2. — The Carr Consolidated Biscuit Com pany closed down its plant here today indefinitely. About 300 people were employed and will be affected. No disposition of the local plarft was announced but it is expected that the plant will be reopened. During the war about 600 persons were employed at one time. The Carr plant was built here in 1939 and $50,000 local capital was invested. Since then the parent company of fered to purchase this stock at a profit of about 400 per cent. Some took advantage of this offer. Those who did not have been given stock in the parent company. Give Tests For Pilot Training . tn Air Force Officer will be in Columbia the 7th and 8th o( March, 1949, t' interview young men intere .d in pilot training and a ^areer as ai officer in the U. S. Air Force Major John A. Martin, Com manding Officer of the U. £ Army and U. S. Air Force Re cruiting Main Station announc ed today. The visiting officer, Lieuten ant Colonel Walter B. Buff, will have headquarters at 170f Main street, Columbia, and wil give preliminary examination to applicants for Aviation Ca det training. Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 26% and must have two years of col or the ability to pass an eqi alent examination. Major II tin explained under a ret ruling both single and married" men now are eligible for the pilot and officer training. The next aviation cadet clasr begins April 4. Basic training is given at a number of bases in Texas, including Randolph Air Force Base, where the stu dents learn to fly the T-6 ‘Texan.” “The Air Force depends up on its Aviation Cadet Program for its future pilots and lead ers,” said Major Martin.- ‘The value of the flight training has been estimated at $35,000. It includes academic instruction in aircraft engineering, meter- ology, navigation, communica tion, and a number of other aviation subjects.” Cannons To Help In Canteen Work The Youth Center Service Club thinks that it is most for tunate in securing the services of Mr. and Mrs. John Cannon to assist Mrs. Miller Wessinger supervise the canteen on Sat urday nights. The canteen has grown so in the past few months that it became neces sary to give Mrs. Wessinger, who has done a great job of supervising the canteen for the past several years some assis tance. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon are both seniors at Newberry College and Mr. Cannon is studying for the ministry. Mrs. Cannon worked for a sunfmer at a playground and canteen in Decatur. Ga., and with these three fine people to supervise and plan recreation for our teenagers and with the help of the fourteen board of directors, who meet each month to plan and suggest a better program and with all the members of the youth center service club as interested as they are in carrying out these plans, there can be no doubt that Newberry is on her way to a modern and up to date recreational pro gram for her youth. Any one from 13 through 19 is eligible to become a member of the canteen. The dues are $1 for 6 months and $2 for a year. Happy Birthday! Ruby Kinard and Phil Aull, March 5; Hugh Connelly and Mrs. Charlie Bradley. March 6; Mrs. J. M. Hove and Joseph L. Tolbert (Ninety Six), March 7; Joe Spoils, J. P. Moon and T. S. Harmon. March 8; A. T. Hayes, March 9; Doris Dom inick and Mrs. J. W. Denning, March 10; Hal Kohn. March II.