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fRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1949 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE FIVE rosperity News P.T.A. Meeting About seventy-five persons 1 attended the Founders Day | program of the Prosperity Pa rent Teacher Association on the evening of February 21 in the school library. Mrs. B. C. Bedenbaugh, pres ident, welcomed those who had come to join in the celebration. The Rev. C. E. Seastrunk con ducted the devotions. Miss Emma Lillian Long was program leader. The lives of the co-founder of the P.T.A., Mrs. Birney and Mrs. Apper- son Hurst, were given by Mrs. W. E. Wessinger and Mrs. H. B. Hendrix. Mrs. Alvin Hipp led a question and answer dis cussion. The glee club sang “The Tribute Song” as the con cluding number of the program. The second grade won the attendance prize. The social committee served refreshments after the meeting. Birthday Parly for Miss Sease Mrs. L. L. Sease entertained Friday evening for her daugh ter, Mamie Ella, on her eig'ht- NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES State Of South Carolina, County of Newberry. To All Whom These Pre sents May Concern: In compliance with the law, the Treasurer of Newberry County has issued in the name of the State, tax executions against defaulting taxpayers of Newberry County to the Tax Collector thereof. By vir tue of the said tax executions, the Tax Collector of Newberry County is directed and com manded to seize and take pos session of so much of the de faulting taxpayer’s estate, real or personal, or both, to raise a sum of money sufficient to cover delinquent taxes of tax payers hereinafter listed plus the charges thereon, and he will, after advertisement, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the same, property before the Court House Door of the said County on a regular salesday in March (same being March 7th, 1949) within the usual hours of public sales. After completing these sales the Tax Collector will give to the purchaser (upon his com plying with the terms of sale) a receipt for the purchase mon ey, but not to make title to the purchaser until after the lapse of twelve months from the day of sale. All properties levied upon and sold at this sale will be sold as the property assessed to persons hereinafter listed. 1 lot, on e building, in School District No. 1. County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of Addie Davis. 36 acres, one building, in School District No. 2, County and State aforesaid, assessed in the name of Horace G. Gru ber. I 1 lot in School District No. 14, County and State aforesaid assessed in the name of Hosea Jackson. 119 acres, 1 building in School District No. 57, County and State aforesaid, assessed to S. J. Morse for the year 1946 and assessed to J. Pat Livingston and June Swain for the year of 1947. This proper ty is advertised in the name of the latter for both years. T. L. HILL Delinquent Tax Col- lector.2|18-3tc i eenth birthday. Lovely spring flowers were used in the party rooms. Miss Grace Kelley conducted a number of games with prizes going to Miss Nancy Livingston and Claud Chapman. After the games the guests were invited into the dining room, where the lovely birth day cake centered the table. This was cut and served with a salad plate and a cold drink. The honoree was the recipi ent of many gifts. Whitfield-Jordan Miss Mabel Elaine Whitfield and Mr. James Howard Jordan were married Saturday after noon, February 26, at 2:30 at the home of the Rev. J. B. Har man, D.D., in a ring ceremony. Mrs. Jordan is the grand daughter of Mr.and Mrs. W. F. Kirby of Anderson and is a graduate of the Anderson High School. She was dressed in navy blue with blue acces sories. She carried an arm boquet of white carnations and a bridal New Testament. She is employed by thh Leland- Saddler Company in Anderson. The groom is the son of Mlrs. J. C. Jordan and the late Mr. Jordan of Anderson. He is also a graduate of the An derson High School and at tended the Anderson College. He is a salesman for Gentry and Company of Anderson. After a trip to Myrtle Beach and other points of interest, the couple will make their borne in Anderson. World Day of Prayer The Wbrld Day of Prayer meeting will be held Friday afternoon, March 4, at 3:30 at Grace Church. Mrs. George W. Harmon is the leader. The theme is “The Lord is Thy Keeper.” Missionary Society The Missionary Society of Grace Church will observe Week of Prayer and Self De nial with meetings every after noon next week from Monday through Friday at 3:30 at the Church. The leaders and their subjects are: “The Way of Peace Through Confession”—Mrs. V. A. Long. “The Way of Peace Through Absolution”—Miss Blanche Kib- ler. “The Way of Peace Through Faith”—Mrs. Hubert Stockman. “The Way of Peace Through Praise and Thanksgiving” — Mlrs. H. E. Counts. “The Way of Peace Through the Lord’s Supper”—Mrs. Bis- sell - Ackerman. Lent Services Services will be held at Grace Church every Sunday evening at 7:30 during Lent. IS YOUR CAR ON THE JOB? Don't let your car down . . . let us give you complete auto service at prices you'll like. W« do all kinds of auto re pairing, including body and fender work. F. J. HARMON Call us either day or night DAY 106-W — NIGHT 160-W 935 Friend Street Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 mmm THE BEST PLACE FOR Buick & Chevrolet Service IS Davis Motor Company 1515-1517 Main Street It’s Here! Money on your Automobile, Furniture or Your Signature. $5.00 to $2,000.00 SPECIAL NOTE, AUTO DEALERS We will finance your sales, no strings attached, without recourse, no endorsements or re-purchase agreements necessary—plus attractive reserve paid date acceptance of deal. Phone 736-M. SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY 1506 Main St. Visit Magnolia Gardens Sixteen members of the sen ior class and nine members of the junior class of the Pros perity School visited Magnolia Gardens and Charleston last Friday and Saturday. They were chaperoned by Mrs. W. E. Honcock and Mrs. B. T. Young, home room sponsors. The trip was planned and con ducted by Mr. George D. Brown of the State Department of Education. Purely Personal Mrs. Lillian W. Harmon visi ted Mrs. Lula Merchant in Col umbia Sunday. Mrs. Floy Long spent the weekend at Wtinthrop College as the guest of Miss Caroline McFadden and attended the mid-winter dance. Richard E. Hagen of Wash ington, D. C. is visiting fliends in Prosperity. Misses Barbara and Fredna Wheeler and Bill Fann of Statesville, N. C., spent the weekend with Mrs. P. H. Barnes and family. Mrs. J. S. Ruff, Miss Eppie Ruff and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ruff of Warp Shoals spent Sunday with" Mr. and IMrs. D. H. Hamm, Sr. Mr. aftd Mlrs. Hoyt Goff spent the wekend in Batesburg with Mr. Goff’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kelley E. Goff. Miss Bertha Ruff of the Woodruff School faculty spent the weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Wil son, Jr., of Charlotte, N. C., were weekend guests of Mrs. Wilson’s mother, Mrs. J. R. Bedenbaugh. Mlrs. P. C. Singley returned home Sunday from The Col umbia Hospital where she had been undergoirtg treatment for her eyes. Dr. and Mrs. George Harmon spent Sunday in Columbia with Dr. and Mrs. Frank Bradley Misses Erin and Nelle Kohn of Columbia were guests last Thursday of Mrs. J. F. Browne and Mrs. Lillian W. Harman. Smith Radio Service If you’re missing your favorite radio programs due to a" dead or improper ly operating receiver call 724-J or bring your set to Carolina Elettric Co., 942 Main street. We charge only for parts replaced—we replace only parts we know will make your radio right again. E. K. (Eston) SMITH THIRD ANNIVERSARY AT BETHLEHEM BAPTIST Rev. J. R. Ezell, A.B.. D.D., celebrates his third anniversary as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Newberry, March 6, 1949. Prior to his coming to New berry, Rev. Ezell resided in Jonesville, and served not only as religious leader—pastor of Bethel Baptist Church and Gal ilee Baptist Church in Union County, but as a civic leader as well—^Principal of the Jones ville Public School for 15 years. He was also chairman of the Fourth Congressional District of the Palmetto State Teachers’ Association. Rev. Ezell came to Newberry when Bethlehem and the war tom world were in need of such a dynamic Christian char acter and leader to help influ ence, promote and restore a lasting fellowship and world peace. His every sermon is indeed a message from God so well composed and delivered as to touch every soul. "With his guidance we laud ably boast of having had a beautiful new Hammond organ installed. Hymnals placed in every pew, the church com pletely renovated and beauti fied and many other small set tlements made. He is now serving in the fol lowing capacities here in New berry— 1. Vice President of the In terdenominational Ministerial Alliance. 2. Dean of Methods of the Baptist Leader’s Training School. 3. Trustee of the People’s Hospital. 4. Committee member of the Recreational Association. 5. Committee member of the Girl Scouts. Rev. Ezell is truly an asset to Newberry County. Our pray ers ascend for his continued success. —Contributed. Bride Elect Feted A bridal shower was given in honor of Miss Parnelle Fellers, bride-elect of next month, by Mrs. Marjorie Williamson, Mrs. Evelyn Boozer, and Mrs. Edna Ringer on Wednesday after noon, February 9, at the hom6 of Mlrs. Williamson. The living room was effec tively decorated with pretty spring flowers. The bride’s place was marked by a lovely corsage. A series of appropriate con tests were held after which the bride was presented many love ly gifts. Miss Parnell Fellers, bride- elect of March, was again hon ored with a lovely miscellan eous shower, given by Misses Jeanette Tolbert and Carrie Wightman, on Friday evening February 12, at the home of the former. Pretty arrangements of early spring flowers adorned the liv ing room of the Tolbert home. The bride’s chair was marked with an attractive corsage. Appropriate contests were enjoyed by all present after which several progressions of hearts dice were enjoyed. The honoree was then invit ed on a treasure hunt, at the end of which she found many lovely gifts. NOTICE OF JURY DRAWING Wte the undersigned Jury Commissioners of Newberry County shall, on the 10th day of March, 1949 openly and pub licly at 9 o’clock a.m. in the Clerk of Court’s office, draw thirty-six names to serve as Petit Jurors for the Court of General Sessions which will convene in Newberry County Court Hose on the 21st day of March, 1949, /at 10 o’clock a.m. Wle shall also draw twelve names for extra Grand Jurors. H. K. Boyd, Clerk of Court P. N. Abrams, Auditor J. R. Dawkins, Treasurer Boys’ State In June The Annual Palmetto Boys’ State, sponsored by the depart ment of South Carolina of the American Legion, will be held June 19-25, it has been an nounced by Joe W. Hudgens, department commander of the American Legion. Boys’ State will be held at the Area Trade school near Columbia. Any boy, a member of his high school junior class be tween the ages of 15 and 18, is eligible, provided he is spon sored by a patriotic, civic or fraternal organization. Boys’ State strives to teach the basic principles of good government and to instill prin ciples of government and lead- ership^/necessary for good citi zenship. For further information, con tact J. J. Bullard. P. O. Box 355, Columbia. GEO, A. MINICK George A. Minick, 80, died early Wednesday morning at his home in the St. Lukes sec tion of Newberry County after an illness of several yfcars. His wife, Mrs. Emma Hawkins Min ick, died four months ago. He was born and reared in the Stony Hill section of the county and was a life-long member of St. Lukes Lutheran church. Funeral services were hqld Thursday morning at 11 o’clock at the McSwain Funeral Home with his pastor, the Rev. C. E. Seastrunk conducting the ser vice.. Interment followed in the St. Lukes Church Ceme tery. He is survived by the follow ing children: Mrs. Edna M. Taylor of Columbia, Mrs. T. A. Warren, Mrs. A. P. Paugh, and Drayton Minick, all of Pros perity; Reuben and George Minick both of Newberry, and Boyd Minick of Shelby, N. C.; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. ON DEAN’S LIST Miss Elizabeth (Bette) Hove a member of the Junior class at Mary Washington College, Uni versity of Virginia, music ma jor and prominent in bands, orchestra and Terrapin Club, is one of three South Carolina girls that have been placed on the Dean’s List at Mary W r ash- ’ington for having attained scho lastic honors during the first semester of the current college year Miss Hove is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. TVI. Hove, Chap- Boyd Mayer of Hartsville, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mlrs. E. T. Mayer on Pope Street. /* TfLl US % / YOUR CAR t ! TROUBLES i I C f M I m i 5 W£ DO 1 j GENERAL \ \ REPAIRING i V,™. s££ as LIPSCOMB Motor Company 1418 College Si. Phone 707 Guard Promotions Captain James W. Henderscn, Commanding Officer, Batter C, 107th AAA AW Bn (Sp), S. C. National Guard, anounces the following promotions: To be Master Sergeant: Sgt. William W. Whelan. To be Sergeant First Class: Sgt. Brooks M. Mills, Sgt. George R^ Owens. To be Sergeant: Cpl. William ,C. Armfield, Cpl. Miller D. Bouknight, Cpl. Howard D. Gray, Cpl. William M. Minick, Cpl. James W. Swygert, Cpl. Frank S.- Thomasson, Cpl. Ro bert C. Underwood. To be Corporal: Pfc. James L. Amick, Pfc. Hubert M. Be denbaugh, Pfc. James L. Mil ler, Pfc. Harold Phillips, Pfc. Marion J. Wiggins, Pfc. Robert E. WSke. To be Private First Class: Pvt. Carroll L. Bouknight, Pvt. Billy G. Harmon, Pvt. Ansel L. Wood. To be Private: Ret. James R. Bouknight, Ret. Bernon R. Bundrick, Ret. Earl R. Goff, Ret. Nelson L. Shearouse, Ret. Shirl C. Tinsley. LIFE OF GEORGIA A life insurance company which seems to be making con siderable progress in the local field is the Life Insurance Company of Georgia. “Life of Georgia” is one of the most dependable and reliable of com panies. It has more than 575 million dollars of insurance and has been in business for 57 years. This fine company has an office in Newberry at 1101% Caldwell NOTICE Under the provisions of Th e Alcoholic Beverage Con trol Act of 1945, notice is hereby given that I intend to apply to the South Caro lina Tax Commission for a license to operate a rtftail liquor store at site between Wise Bros, and J. E. Metts Co. on the Main street, in the town of Little Mountain, S. C. John E. Cromer 1 Tooth Picks Latest news is that toothpicks will now be avail able in peppermint flavor. If you let us finance your next car, you’ll have pleasant memories along with that delightful pep permint flavor. PURCELLS Your Protection Our Business Phone 197 .\ j*" * | 1 \3 ^ _ l . r * 9 ’IVUI) LlKE the helping hand of a parent, life insurance is always ready to give a lift. Life Insurance Company of Georgia has been helping millions of Southern families for 57 years—last year paying nearly seven million dollars to policyholders and beneficiaries. More peo- pie sought more protection through Life of Georgia than in any previous year. Life insurance in force was increased more than one hundred million dollars, sending the total amount of protection far beyond a half billion dollars. Our financial strength has kept pace with the needs of the people we serve. This is shown below in the summary of our complete 1948 report to insurance departments. Life Insurance in Force . , . Gain of $100,232,136 over 1947 Policy Reserves Increase of $3,485,633 . . $575,752,425 $23,660,265 Surplus Funds and Capital $11,384,238 Increase of $930,475 Assets $39,043,658 Gain of $7,211,849 /ndurance Liabilities $27,659,420 Bor each $1.00 of liability the Company has $1 .41 in Assets ... Liabilities include policy reserves THE OLD RELIABLE » SINCE I 8 91 HOME OFfIC* — AflAHTA Paid Policyholders and Beneficiaries $372,392 more than in 1947 $ 6,907,066 DISTRICT OFFICE 110iy 2 Caldwell St. Newberry, S. C.