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’ FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1949 \ * THE NEWBERRY SUN Prosperity News Singleys Honored A reception particularly im pressive for loveliness and charming Southern hospitality was given Sunday afternoon, March 3, when Mr. and Mrs. Pettus Claude Singley were honored on their golden wed ding anniversary by their sons and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mower Singley of Prosperi ty and Col. and Mrs. W. A. Callahan, of Tokyo, Japan, who wer e unable to be pres ent. The reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Singley. About 200 friends and relatives called from four to six o’clock to congratulate this popular couple who have spent a half century of useful influential living in this com munity. The Singley home was beau tifully decorated throughout with gold candles in crystal candelabra and yellow flowers. In the living room a gorgeous arrangement of mixed yellow flowers — roses, snapdragons, daffodils, tulips, and daises— was used on the mantel. Yel low roses were used on the radio and yellow daises on the desk. In the dining room an other lovely arrangement of mixed flowers was used on the buffet, while roses graced the mantel. The table was covered with an imported drawn-work cloth. Centering the table was a three-tiered wedding cake embossed in white with gold roses and topped by a cor sage of yellow flowers. At the base of the cake was an arrangement of golden flow ers, and gold candles in crys tal candelabra enhanced with gold maline, were used on either side. Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Singley were Miss Patricia Singley; their only grandchild Dr. J. A. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt (Mrs. Singley’s only sister) of Saluda; Mrs. Anna Wheeler, Mr. Singley’s sister, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Mower Singley. Mrs. P. C. Singley was charm ing in .an ashes-of-rose dress with which she wore a purple- throated orchid corsage with golden ribbon. Miss Singley wore a white embroidered or gandy over yellow. Mrs. Hunt was lovely in black, and Mrs. Mower Singley chose a gold silk dress. Welcoming the guests at the door were Mrs. J. Frank Browne, Mrs. J. A. Counts, and Mrs. J. D. Luther. Mrs. G. W. Harmon and Mrs. K. B. John son of Miami, Fla., invited the guests from the receiving line to the register presided over by Miss Blanch Kibler and Mrs. Jacob S. Wheeler. In the dining room delicious refreshments of punch, white and yellow sandwiches, indi vidual cakes iced in yellow rose buds, and yellow and white mints were served. Pre siding over the punch bowl was Mrs. L. A. Black. Serv ing were Mrs. W. L. Leaphart, Miss Effie Hawkins, Mrs. J. A. Singley, Mrs. H. E. Counts, Mrs. C. E. Powell of Swains- boro, Ga., and Mrs. George Collins of Columbia. Favors of miniature gold wedding rings tied with yellow ribbon were pinned on by Misses Annie Hunter and Martha Counts. During the afternoon a love ly musical program was ren dered. Miss Patricia Singley played a piano solo, “To My Clock." Mr. Milton Moore of Newberry College sang, “Bless This Home” and “Through the Years.” Mrs. Fletcher Padgett of Saluda sang, “The Sweet est Story Ever Told.” Both were accompanied by Miss Mazie Dominick of Newberry. Mrs. C. Mower Singley sang, “The Lord’s Prayer.” Mrs. J. Frank Browne was her accom panist. Mrs. Singley is the former Miss Phoebes Schumpert, daughter of the late Mr. and 'Mrs. B. B. Schumpert. Mr. Singley is the son th e late Mr. and Mrs. Jake Singley. They were married by the Rev. J. A. Sligh at his home at Sligh’s. Literary Sorosis Mrs. J. Frank Browne was hostess to the Literary Sorosis Saturday afternoon. Miss Effie Hawkins, Miss Grace Sease, Miss Ellen Wheeler, and Mrs. Hunter Feltera were invited guests. Daffodils and Dutch Iris were used in lovely arrangements in the living room. Madam Wei Tao-Ming, wife of the Chinese Ambassador to the United States, and Mar- koosha Fischer, a Russion pa triot of discernment and cul ture, were the subjects of pa pers contributed by Mrs. F. P. Hill and Mrs. H. B. Hendrix. The club will again sponsor the cancer campaign with Miss Eleanor Shearouse as compaign chairman. During the social hour an at tractive salad plate, individual cakes iced in green, coffee, and green mints were served. Luther League Party The Intermediate Luther Red Cross ... March is Red Cross Month. If you haven’t con tributed, do so today. This is an opportunity you cannot afford to pass up. It is more blessed to give than to receive! PURCELLS Your Protection Our Business Phone 197 Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 yCHEVROLET THE BEST PLACE FOR & 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. The Civil Service The Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners, Federal Housing Administra tion, Columbia, S. C. Insuring Office, announced today an ex amination for the following: Valuator — CAF-9 $4479 a year — CAF-7 $3727 a year. Mortgage Credit Examiner— CAF-9 $4479 a year _ CAF-7 $3727 a year. Construction Examiner — CAF-9 $4479 a year — CAF-7 $3727 a year. Valuation Aide — CAF-5 $2974 a year. Mortgage Credit Aide — CAF-5 $2974 a year. Underwriting Aide — CAF-4 $2724 a year. Construction Aide — CAF-5 $2974 a year. Applications must be on file not later than April 6. In formation and application blanks may be obtained from any of the following places: 1. Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners for the Federal Housing Adminis tration, Columbia, S. C. Insur ing Office. 2. Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners at any first or second class post office. 3. Regional Director, Fifth U. S. Civil Service Region, New Post Office Building, At lanta 3, Ga. Leaguers entertained with a party last Thursday night at the canteen. Each member in vited a guest. The St. Patrick motif was used in the decorations and refreshments. Prizes in the* games were won by Annie Eargle and Paul Hawkins. Billy Hendrix and Richard Bowers were winners in the cake walk. Sandwiches, cookies, and green punch were served. Mrs. G. W. Counts, adviser, chaperoned the party. Of Personal Interest Bonny Ray Stockman of Clemson College, and his room mate, Earle Wisner, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. Stockman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stockman. In the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Singley over the week end were Mrs. J. R. Powell, Sr.; Dr. and Mrs. Ennis Pow ell; Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Paw- ell and their son, Wendell, of Swainsboro, Ga.; Mrs. K. B. Johnson of Miami, Fla., who came for the Singley Golden Anniversary. The Prosperity P.T.A. will meet Monday night, March 21, at 7:30 in the school auditori um. Miss Annie Eargle under went an operation in the New berry County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Schrum and their daughter, Johnnie, of Lincolnton, N. C., were guests of Mrs. Schrum’s mother, Mrs. E. O. Counts, the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown and Capt. and Mrs. Marshall Shives of Cherryville, N. C., were guests last Wtednesday of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Browne. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Luther were Mr. and Mrs. Heyward Singley and their two daughters, Anna Kay and Denby. Mrs. Jacob S. Wheeler has returned from a two week’s visit with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mur ray Hughes in Lancaster and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Cur- lee in Winnsboro. Miss Edith Dill spent the weekend at her home in Lan drum. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Camp bell ancT their little daughter June of Clemson, spent the weekend with Mrs. Campbell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Mills. The Millses, their guests and Mrs. J. W. Taft went to Edisto Beach Sunday. Miss Marguerite Wise of Columbia spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. B. T. Young and Mr. Young. Mr. and Mrs. David Lee and their little son, David, Jr. of Greenville; Miss Miriam Bal- lentine, a member of B. C. School faculty of West Colum bia, and Miss Jeannine Ballen- tine of Winthrop College spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ballentine. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Haw kins and their son, Rudy, of Greenville, were weekend guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wood- row Bedenbaugh. The Beden- baughs also had Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Hawkins for dinner Sun day. Automotive Men Talk Light Cars Detroit, Mar. 13.—Auto mak ers are putting more pressure on their engineers for discov ery of new ways to save ve hicle weight and manufactur ing costs. Most of this activity is se cret but it is evidenced by the fact that whenever auto en gineers meet, talk drifts around to light cars and ideas to cut cost without endangering pub lic appeal. Engineers in technical meet ings here this week dwelt on such weight-saving devices as use of unit frames and bodies, air-cooled engines, rear-engine drives and light alloys. But they argued over the value of building the frame and body into one unit, some saying the weight saving would be used up in added labor costs. Some questioned repair and safety factors. Air cooled engines went out of style with the old Frank lin car, but one expert plugged for a revival, saying greater fuel economy through weight savings up to 600 pounds would result. Some still believe chances for successful introduction of light cars are small although others are reported on the verge of trying. The doubters say labor and manufacturing costs ar e so fixed and so high that failure is almost certain. Chevrolet could come out in a short time with a radically redesigned car which it has had ready since early 1946. Plans for the light Chevrolet were shelved three years ago but not abandoned. Ford and Chrysler have not confirmed persistent reports that they are well-advanced with competitive designs. Nash also figures in the light car reports. Kaiser-Frazer says openly it will introduce a light car as soon as final designs are com pleted. Latest reports say hand-made models are in the works now for road-testing. The proposed Chevrolet is I, 000 pounds lighter than cur rent models, it once was priced around $1,000, its wheelbase is some eight inches shorter, length is cut about 18 inches, speed is about unchanged and its fuel mileage is about 28 to the gallon. JHA Holds Meeting The regular meeting of the Junior J.H.A. of Newberry high school was held on Tuesday at Activity Period. The meeting was called to order by the president and the roll call and minutes were read by the sec retary. The treasurer report ed on the dues and the fund being raised by the members to name a cabin for Newberry at Ocean Drive, the J.H.A. Camp. The vice-president re ported the party had last month. We then were enter tained by a play titled, ‘‘Pa Has a Fit.” It was acted out by Kate Rutherford, Annie Ruth May, Robert Creekmore, and Joe Roberts. It was en joyed by all the members. The J. H.A. handbooks were given out and discussed. Plans were discussed about going to camp. The meeting was then adjourn ed. Joanne, Half acre, President. Julia Monts, Reporter. For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio GEO. N. MARTIN Radio Service SALES and SERVICE 1014 Main Street Opposite Memorial Square 24 HOURS SERVICE elephoms 311W 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 Electric 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 Large, well-known, AAAI Mfr. needs two men for steady, permanent work in sales, service dept., full time with no lay-offs. Forty-two men in S. C., starting green, are making more money than ever before. Perhaps you could use more money in 1949. If you are 25_45, married, clean character, an furn ish references as to honesty, energy and have car, write stating details and earnings past year to: Electrolux State Office, 1921 Blossom St., Colum bia 5, S. C. for personal interview promptly. Widow of The Late Dr. Thomas Smith Dies In Charleston Mrs. Ermie Mahon Smith, 79, died early Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Epting in Charleston. She had been ill for two weeks. Mrs. Smith lived here on Boundary street until a few years ago when she went to live with her daughter. She was the wife of the late Dr. Thos. Smith who died a decade ago. Before marriage Mrs. Smith was Ermie Mahon, daughter of the late Rev. John D. and Re becca Shedd Mahon. She was educated at Clifford Seminary, and Limestone college. She was a member of the First Baptist church here. Last rites were held Tuesflay morning at 11 o’clock from a local funeral home. Burial was in Rosemont cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jas. Ep ting and Mrs. R. A. Reid, both of Charleston; one son, J. D. M. (Bubber) Smith of Jackson ville, Florida; four grandchild ren, and on e great-grandchild. SPECTATOR (Continued from Previous Page) Government regulation: that means loss of self-governmgnt —loss of liberty. Quoting Mr. Garner again in part, “Save my liberty.” The robust friendliness of the West is very refreshing. Here I am in the studio of KTUC in Tucson, Arizonia enjoying the hospitality of this great city of 125,000 plus tourists. How readily they gave me the use of their facilities proves the basic quality of their breadth of service, and surely a con siderable appreciation of my South Carolina friends who wrote ahead, Messrs John Riv ers and Russell Long. That I, just a mediocre broadcaster, should receive such attention is a tribute to the spirit of fraternalism in America’s newest colossal force —radio. I have known Arizonians in New York, in Peru, and in the A.E.F., France. I join all who do homage to the state. Going from El Paso the miles stretched interminably. Miles and miles, then more miles, with few people and fewer houses, except for two of three settlements. » I could quite understand the tourist from Illinois who drove long distances and finally es pied a light. There he stopped, resolved to spend the night, regardless. It proved to be Douglas, a delightful city of Arizona, a smelting town. Such friendliness as we had found cheered the loneliness of that son of Illinois. Tombstone, Arizona! the orig inal bad town of the West. In to the old bars I went all peaceful and calm today. The first place of business I entered across the continent, having ham three times a day and being willing to eat any kind of meat so long as it is ham. Speaking of hustlers, that Texan who advertises service 26 hours a day—Bob Adamack Save Regularly Here you save money in conveniert amounts. You also save worry...for savings at work here have insured safety plus attractive earnings. —is no slouch; Western air has done something for him. Toughnut street is one of the thoroughfares of Tombstone. Boot Hill cemetery, just out of Tombstone, is the resting place of many who died by violence; some were shot; some murdered. From the grave of Jack Williams I picked iSvo small stones. The inscription reads: “Jack Williams. He done his damndest” just what ever that meant in those rip- roarious days. Portion each pay c ^eck for the down Payment on a home of your own. Start now and say e re 9ularly! 3% ■ l SURED AFETY Newberry Federal Savings and Loan Association (M1 ? 1 ® IL H vrence... //ear tAe difference; / Th. Stylalin. D. lux* 4-Doer Sedan Whft. udmwoli tint optional at antra cod. Thai solid and satufyinf sound token you dose the door <rf a Chevrolet Body [1 by Fisher tyfifiee the ** finer and more durable quality which runs all through She ear. There's nothing flimsy or “tinny'' about this car; it provides quality that is “true- blue"—through and through/ Its the mo. WM of at! The most Beautiful BUY for Styling. Not only is Chevrolet’s Unisteel Body by Fisher more solid, more sturdy and more satisfying to ride in, but it is also more beautifully designed, uphol stered, and appointed than other bodies in the Chevrolet 6eld. It has smarter colors, too! The most Beautiful BUY for Com fort. Here, you can relax as you ride ... in a Super-Size Interior . . . featuring “Five-Foot Seats,” extra- generous Lead, leg and elbowroom, and the advanced heating* and venti lating system of a car that breathes. (‘Heater and defroster optional at extra cost.) The most Beautiful BUY for Driving and Riding Ease — with New Center-Point Design Just as you can the difference and hear the difference bom of quality when you close the door of a Chevrolet Body by Fisher, so you will experience the difference when you drive or ride in this car that America calls the most beautiful buy of all. And what a decisive difference you will find in its driving and riding qualities! New Center-Point Design—including Center-Point Steering, Center-Point Seating, Lower Center of Gravity without loss of road clearance and Center-Point Rear Suspension—brings you an entirely new kind of driving and riding ease found elsewhere only in costlier cars. Here, indeed, is the most beautiful buy of all—for total car value— because it brings you all these qualities of costlier cars at the lowest prices and with outstanding all-round economy! New "Dubl-Life” Rivetless Brake Linings—Last up to TWICE as Long! AMERICA’S CHOICE FOR 18 YEARS Linings are secured to brake shoes by O special “Perma-Bond” process thoroughly tested and proved by millions of units under all kinds of driving conditions. Because there are no rivals to limit lining wear or score brake drums, lining life is practically doubled. Chevrolet b th* first full- sized car to bring you thb Important braking advancement! ' The most Beautiful BUY for Thrills and Thrift. Nowhere else will you find such a perfect balance of power, acceleration, economy and depend ability as you’ll find in Chevrolet’! Valve-in-Head Engine! That’s why more and more makers are adopting Valve-in-Head design. The moat Beautiful BUY for AO- Round Safety. You’ll enjoy maxi mum safety with: (1) New Certi-Safe Hydraulic Brakes; (S) Extra-Strong Fisher Unisteel Body; (S) New Pano ramic Visibility; (4) Safety Plata Glass in windshield and all windows; and (fi) the super-safe Unitiaed Knee- Action Ride. y CH EVROLET A FIRST FOR QUALITY AT LOWEST COST DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY 1517 Main St. „ Newberry, S.C.