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FRIDAY, JULY }5, 1&45 I WANT ADS FOR SALE—Canrang season is here again and we have a nice supply of tin and enamel cans in sizes 2 and 3 with tops, also sealers. F.. M. Lominack Hardware. tn FOR SAlA—:R. M. Lominack I Hdw. is your headquarters for all kinds of, canning needs. We have glass jars in pints, quarts and half-gallons. Also tops and cold pack oanners. R. M. Lom inack Hdw. In FOR SALE—Canning season is here a^ain and we have a nice supply of tin and enamel cans in^sizes 2 and 3 with tops also sealers. R. M. Lominack Hardware. tn FOR-' SALE—Canning season is here again and we have a supply of tin and enamel in sizes 2 and 3 with tops, sealers. R. M. Lominack Hardware. tn FOR SALE—R. M. Lominack nuje CjfrlS v61so / Hare Hdw. is your headquarters foi all kinds of canning needs. We have glass jars in pints, quarts and half-gallons. Also tops and cold pack canners. R. M. Lom inack Hdw. tn Beautifully Engraved— Wed ding Announcements, Calling cards, Buisness Cards, Inform al* may be had at the SUN office, reasonably priced. NOTICE OF SCHOOL BUS CONTRACT LETTING The Board of Trustees of Central School District No. 21 hereby asks that bids to trans port pupils in said district to Pomaria High School, be filed with the County Board of Ed ucation on or before noon Au gust 2, 1949. The successful bidder shall be required ta transport all children who live in the District or may move into it during the life of the Contract. The successful bid der shall furnish safe and com fortable transportation. Each bid shall be placed in a separate envelope, addressed to the County Superintendent of Education and plainly mark ed on the outside thus: “Bid for Transportation of pupils in D'strict No. 21.” The contract will be award ed for a term of three years, to the lowest responsible bid der, and may be cancelled at any time for cause. Bids will be opened at noon on Tuesday, August 2 in the office of the County Superin tendent of Education. The Board reserves the right to re ject any and all bids. Board of Trustees, Central School District. J15-22-29 ANNOUNCEMENTS I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election for Alderman in Ward 5, and pledge myself to abide by the results of the Democratic Pri mary. \ CECIL E. KINARD ALDERMAN FOR WARD 1 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman in Ward No. 1, and pledge my self to abide by the results of the Democratic Primary. L. POPE WICKER, JR. ALDERMAN WARD 1 I announce myself a candi date for the office of Alderman for Ward 1, and agree to abide the results of the city primary. GEORGE W. MARTIN ALDERMAN WARD 1 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman for Ward 1 and agree to abide by the results of the primary. t. c. (ted) McDowell ALDERMAN WARD 4 I announce myself a candi date for re-election as Aider- man from Ward 4, seeking your continued support and confidence. I agree to abide the results of the primary. ERNEST LAYTON ALDERMAN WARD 3 I hereby ’ announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Alderman from Ward 3 and pledge myself to abide the results of the primary. j. ed. McConnell ALDERMAN WARD 5 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman for Ward 5 and agree to abide the results of the primary. A. H. (Bill) CLARK ALDERMAN WARD 2 I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Al derman for Ward 2 and agree to abide the results of the pri mary. C. A. DUFFORD For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio GEO. N. MARTIN Radio Service SALES and SERVICE 1014 Main Street Opposite Memorial Square 24 HOURS SERVICE I Telephone 311W Will Rogers Once Said: “Take away my ham, take away my eggs, even chilli, but leave me my newspaper. Even if it has such purely local news as ‘Jim Jones came home last night unexpectedly, and blood shed ensued’ or ‘Jesse Busyhead our local M.D. is having one of the best years of his career, practically speaking—but they won’t pay him when they get well,’ The county seat was packed yesterday with promi nent people from out of town, attempting to renew their notes’ and election ain’t far off and everybody is up for office that can sign an application blank.’ “Now all that don't seem much news to you. But it is news to you especially when you know the people and they are your own folks. So no mat ter how punk you may think your local newspaper hs getting, why just take it away from you and see how you feel. The old newspaper, I think, is just about our biggest blessing. “So let’s all read and be mer ry for tomorrow the paper may not have enough ads to come out.” NOTICE OF ELECTION A petition having been filed with the County Board of Edu cation asking for an election in O’Neall School District No. 15, for the purpose of voting an additional 4 mill school levy the revenue derived therefrom to be used either to float a bond issue or a loan, with which to build a gymnasium at Prosperity High School and the above levy to be discon tinued when said indebtedness is retired; the said petition is hereby granted and the elec tion ordered 'held on Friday, July 22, 1949 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at O’Neall School House. The trustees of District No. 15 to act as managers of said elec tion. Only persons returning real or personal property for taxa tion shall toe eligible to vote and shall present a Registra tion certificate and his tax re ceipt for the preceding year as is required in general elections. J8-15c NOTICE OF ELECTION A petition having been filed with the County Board of Edu cation asking for an election in Prosperity School District No. 14, for the purpose of voting an additional 4 mill school levy the revenue derived therefrom to be used either to float a bond issue or' a loan, with which to build a gymnasium at Prosperity High School and the above levy to be discontinue^ when said indebtedness is re tired; the said petition is here by granted and the election or dered held on Friday, July 22, 1949, 'between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Prosperity. The trustees of District No. 14 to act as managers of said election. Only persons returning real or personal property for taxa tion shall be eligible to vote and shall present a Registra tion certificate and his tax re ceipt for the preceding year as is required in general elec tions. J8-15c NOTICE OF ELECTION ♦ A petition having been filed with the County Board of Edu cation asking for an election in Union school district No. 32 for the purpose of voting an addi tional 4 mill school levy, the revenue derived therefrom to be used either to float a bond issue or a loan, with which to build a gymnasium at Pros perity High School and the above levy to be discontinued when said indebtedness is re tired; the said petition is here by granted and the election or dered held on Saturday, July 23, 1949 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Un ion School House. The trus tees of District No. 32 to act as managers of said election. Only persons returning real or personal property for taxa tion shall be eligible to vote and shall present a Registra tion certificate and his tax re ceipt for the preceding year as is required in general elec- NOTICE OF ELECTION A petition having been filed with the County Board of Edu cation asking for an election in Stoney Hill School District No. 13, for the purpose of voting an additional 4 mill school levy the revenue derived therefrom to be used either to float a 'bond issue or a loan, with which to build a gymnasium at Prosperity High School and the above levy to be discon tinued when said indebtedness is retired; the said petition is hereby granted and the elec tion ordered held on Friday, July 22, 1949, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Stoney Hill School House. The trustees of District No. 13 to act as managers of said elec tion. Only persons returning real or personal property for taxa tion shall be eligible to vote and shall present a Registra tion certificate and his tax re ceipt for the preceding year as is required in general election. Young Greek Airman Rests In Native Soil The body of F. O. James G. Metchicas arrived in Newberry Tuesday afternoon and was car ried to the McSwain Funeral home, where it will remain un til the hour of service. Jimmie, as he was known to his many friends was born in Newberry and spent part of his early life in Greenville. He was the son of Gus Metchicas and the late Mrs. Euriklia Ke- hayas Metchicas. Jimmie was a graduate of Greenville high school. Prior to entering service, he was employed by the Busy Bee cafe and the National Advisory board of Civil Aeronautics at Langley Field, Va. He took C.P.T. in 1942 and later volun teered for the Army Air corps. He was sworn in at Hondo, Texas, and was graduated as a flight officer in 1943 at South Plains air field, Lubbock, Tex., where he received his glidei pilot wings, and was assigned for advanced training at Bow man field, Louisville, Ky. He was sent overseas in April, 1944, and was assigned to the troop carrier command of the 9th Air Force, 438th Group, 88th Squadron. On June 6, 1944, at the age of 23, he met his death near Cherbourg, France, in the initial D-Day invasion of Normandy. Funeral services were con ducted at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the graveside in Rosemont cemetery by Chap lain C. H. Stucke and the Greek Orthodox priest of Co lumbia. Military services were conducted by the Newberry unit of the South Carolina Na tional * 1 Guard.. He is survived by his widow, Mrs.' Letha Beaman Metchicas of Abilent, Texas; his father, Gus Metchicas of Greenville; two sisters, Mlrs. M. S. Dimitri and Miss Anatasia Metchicas, both of Atlanta, and one uncle, John Kehayas of Greenville. 12 Commandments OF A FISHERMAN By B. F. Poole I. Don’t lie about fish imd fishing. Telling the truth mil amount to the same thing. II. Don’t always tell the truth—keep it to yourself or the other fellow may muddy the water before you get back. IH. Don’t envy the other fel low’s success. Rather, compli ment him. Probably he Is a better fisherman than you are. IV. Don’t take risks- in a boat too small, too old, too leaky, nor risk your life on rough or dangerous water. The game is not worth it. The Coroner may need the money but dragging the river or lake for your body is a thankless job, trying on your family, and, too, your best tackle may be lost. V. Don’t take a gun in the boat with you, you don’t need it to fish with. VI. Don’t do all the “gassing,” the other fellow may want to do some of it.. If he over does it he will make a good mirror for . you. VII. Don’t take more fish than is the legal limit, nor any that are under size. That’s hoggish. VIII. Don’t go fishing just to fish. Admire a few of the other good things the Lord has placed in the bosom of Old Mother Earth and in the air. IX. Don’t get into your head that you are the best ever, it is a mistake. If you are the other fellow will note it. If you really are a good angler or know the waters well, give a bit of help to the less fortun ate friends always are valuable. X. Don’t be a sport. Rather be a sportsman. Don’t row your boat where, nor wade where, the commotion would disturb the water where an other is casting, unless it should be accidental, in that case if your courtesy is obvious, any sportsman will excuse the dis turbance. XI. Don’t criticize legitimate methods that differ from your own. They may be equal to, or better than yours. Often you can correct your own er rors when you see them in others. XII. Don’t neglect to care properly for your tackle. Don’t neglect to care for your catch. Don’t neglect to care for your health. FOR SALE—R. M. Lominack Hdw. is your headquarters for all kinds of canning needs. We have glass jars in pints, quarts and half-gallons. Also tops and cold pack canners. R. M. Lom inack Hdw. tn MRS. NANNIE A. MARS Mrs. Nannie Adcock Mars, 65, died early Monday at the New berry county hospital after an illness of several months. She was born and reared in Anderson county, but had made her home in Whitmire and Newberry for the past thirty- five years. Mrs. Mhrs was twice married, first to William Adcock and then to “Ren” Mars. She is survived by her hus band; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lulu Emmie Yarbrough, of Whitmire; two brothers, Mack and Perry Waters of WSlliams- ton and one sister, Mrs. Julia Revels of Pelzer. SEEN ALONG THE ROADSIDE By J. M. Eleazer Clemson Ext. Info. Specialist They are paving the road through our Stone Hills! Change is constant, and prog ress rolls on. But I hate to see the old things go. Even though something new is bet ter, we usually discard the old with a twinge of regret. We held on the mule until the tractor pushed him out op many a farm. And the diversi fication we now see dawning did not oome easy. But iback to the road. The rocky road we ran to the creek, and where many a bare toe was stumped, is smooth and black now. And where the bog hole always was in winter, the road now makes a graceful turn, and cars do not even slow up. The old ditch by the road that we fill ed with rocks, as we threw them at the yellow jackets’ nest there in the side of the bank, has been wiped out. And the low bridge that floated in the sea of mud in our day has been replaced with concrete pipe, and the mules that shied from its cracks have been re placed by cars and trucks that thunder down through the val ley that used to be so quiet. Yes, and Wateree Creek, where we ventured and played so much in clear running wa ter, late silted in from rueeed lands that were cleared. Ero sion got the land and many of the folks left. Grass and briers and trees came in that order, and now the stream does not seem to run so red any more. And that new road runs through our Stone Hills that have gone largely back to trees. It goes straight and there are only a few graceful curves. Our old road was very crooked, just like it happened there in the early days of the wilderness. And it is those spots that were not obliterated by the new wide road that bring back memories as I walk childhood’s lanes again there. Wte like our yesterdays. But we must not dwell there. To day is better. And tomorrow carries the golden promise of something better still. Time and distance lend enchantment to the distant day. But if we could go back there I am sure we would find its fragrance gone. So, goodbye, old road! You are pleasant in memories. The good road has cut your distance in two and multiplied your speed by ten. And it has brought Main Street to our old rural lane. Sometime ago we were talk ing here about the better bacon- type hog that the government is working on at Beltsville, Maryland. Sidney Wolff of Clarendon county has 'been in terested in that subpect for some years and he has a good many of the Landrace crosses. He writes me that he got a premium for some on the Co lumbia market recently. And as pointed out here before, that is what is needed in order for farmers to become more inter ested in this subject. And A. D. Griffin, president of South land Provision Company of Orangeburg, writes that they pay a premium for these ba con-type hogs. , A lady who was invited with her husband to the recent field day held at the Wolff farm to see .these Landrace crosses was thrilled at the prospect. She said, “I sure want to go for I have never seen a hog race.” Riding with County Agent King of Dorchester I saw some fine crop-growing demonstra tions. The six acres of alfalfa that were sown on J. D. Hutto’s farm last fall had been cut the second time on June 1. D. C. S. Patrick’s prize field of hybrid com looked as though it might leave a 100-bushel- yield group considerably in the rear. And they still ship hogs at a lively pace. Watermelon Festival this week, July 13, at Hampton! I hope to be there. County Agent Thompson there, and also Searson up in Allendale, has several five- acre plantings of a new disease resistant melon of the Garrison type planted for a carlot ship ping test. It was produced at the USDA station near Charles ton. They will have some of these new melons on exhibit there. And I hope to see how they look and taste. I really like an assignment of that sort. I’ll be telling you more about it after I have wiped the juice off my chin. New things! The experiment stations and plant breeders are always seeking them. And the county agents takp them to the field to see if they must meet the final practical test. Orangeburg has 12 farms in a rather isolated section that has 1,019 acres of cotton that has all been properly poisoned early. All of this cotton is closely supervised and checked by County Agent McComb and his assistants. It will be in teresting to watch the outcome there. A good many of the agents have similar projects under way this summer. Maybe from these we will learn how to really hold the weevil down in a community until a cotton crop can be made. I have a new title now, “Doc- toro of Rural Philosophy.” Hot dog! Mr. Frank Cope gave me that after my talk to the Orangeburg Farm Loan Associ ation the other day. But I still have to wear patched pants and darned socks. South Carolina now has an up-to-date 4-H club camp for i dedicated in early June and is fully booked for the summer Negro boys and girls. It was with county groups. It is lo cated on the Santee Cooper lake in the very edge of Cal houn county across the line from Orangeburg not far from Elloree. Over 2,000 folks were there for the dedication. The mayor of Elloree v/elcomed the visi tors and pledged the whole hearted interest and coopera tion of the people of Elloree and surrounding country. Sen ator Gressette of Calhoun and Representative Williams of Orangeburg both spoke, ex pressing continued interest in the project that they had been interested in promoting. Direc tor Watkins and District Agent Ward were introduced by E. N. Williams, who is in charge of Negro extension work in the state. They complimented all who have worked to make this added facility for youth work in the state possible, as* did the several speakers representing the Negro race. The camp consists of eight concrete block dormitories with 32 beds each and a large mess hall and assembly center. It embraces 267 acres of land and has a 7-acre private lake on it in addition to bordering on the large lake. It is in direct charge of Waymon Johnson, as sistant to E. N. Williams and Marian Paul who is in charge of Negro women’s and girls’ work in the state. The clouds were fringed with fire at sunset today. How could anyone tire of this beautiful world of chang ing hues and moods! And to night a mellow moon broke through the darkness in the east, and now a cool sleeping out-of-doors is bathed in soft heavenly light. Think I will quit this and take the folks for a long walk .. . . It is the next day. We had a wonderful stroll. A large spider’s web covered with dew sparkled like diamonds there 7 in the moon’s mellow glow. Tommy dropped a small leaf on it and she rushed out of her tunnel thinking she had caught a juicy insect. Down on the river a great owl hooted, and over in the oak woods towards the cemetery a whippoorwill was heard. Katydids and cric kets chirped ahead of us at places, but always stopped be fore we got there. A small frog croaked in a deep ditch, but our approaching footsteps hushed him too. High above was the droning of a night plane.. How we would have liked to be up there in that dream world be tween earth and eternity's great out yonder. I was up there one night last August, across mountains and western range country. I told you about that then. In just a little time he was out of hear ing. Great man-made creature, outflying any bird that ever went on wing! Before sunrise he could be in Canada. When we got back, sleep was easy. For a night like that is easy on tl.’ nerves. I have walked at n.ght too when the elements were disturbed. That has its thrills too. Thunder bolts hurled across the heavens! Manifestations of powers that we can’t see nor understand. A bolt shattering a distant tree, like the very crashing of doom! Terrific cannonading in the skies. Blinding flashes of light breaking the utter dark ness. A deluge of water, fresh and pure, that has mysterious ly come from the salty sea. Gusts of wind that stay your progress. The passing of the storm, as it rumbles away in the distance. Serenity returns to a refreshed and rejuvenated earth. And that same moon comes out again and casts its mellow glow. Yes, there are great moments to be found, whether the sun is shining, in the moonlight, or in the storm. . Finland is buying 700 new mo torcycles from Germany and Russia, Helsinki reports. -s Preferred by more users than the next two makes combined!* Again . . . NSW LOWER PRICES! Yes, it’s truel Truck users are buying more Chevrolet trucks than the next two makes combined. What more convincing proof could there be that Chevrolet Advance-Design trucks give more value! Come in and let us discuss your'truck requirements! 'According to lotoil official truck rogittra- Roo figures, January through April, 1949. ” A ADVANCE-DESIGN TRUCKS EVROLET DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY Main -Street Newberry, S. C.