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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1949 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. 0. F. Arm field Editor and Publisher PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the Postoffice at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In S. C., $1.50 per year in advance outside S. C., $2.00 per year in advance. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS BY SPECTATOR In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. So we learn in the first sen tence of the first book of that great collection known as The Bible. This is National Bible Week, sponsored by the Laymen’s Na tional Committee, an organiza tion of Catholics, Jews and Pro testants, to promote vital re ligion according to the revela tions of the Most High, through His inspired work. The Book stands apart from all other writings. One may read history and follow the cur rents of thought, the move ments of men, the impact of great personalities, the influ ence of time and place, the rise and fall of empires, the weather, the climate, and all other factors of life, and feel within himself the urge to achievement, or the depressive force of an overwhelming era; but he reads The Book, The Bible, to see the hand of Je hovah in His dealings with us. Studies of Chemistry, Geology or Biology may show the han diwork of God to one who rev erently seeks Him, or recog nizes Him, in His created world, but the august Creator is remote from us, though we utilize His handiwork all the time. The overpowering im mensity of the world makes us seem as mere nothing, but The Book reveals the Supreme Be ing in the character of a fa ther, a tender, understanding, compassionate parent who num bers even the very hairs on one’s head. We do not read The Book to understand the mysteries of the universe; the limited range of our minds cannot understand the length and breadth and depth of the Author of all things. As we grow in know ledge and experience we gain a larger understanding of the riches of the earth; and we learn to use these new ele ments, fashioning, blending, adapting them, to our needs. These things may be new to us, but they have been, since the beginning the unrecognized elements of God, awaiting our ability to appropriate them. The Bible is not a treatise on Science or Philosophy; it is the record of God in preparing mankind for the largest devel opment of man himself. It is a book of persons and personali ties; an exposition of eternal truth in the affairs of men. The revealing Book deals with one great scientific con sideration with surpassing clar ity and brevity: “In the begin ning God created the heaven and the earth.” 'We have never discovered beyond that, in spite of explorations. Whether we think of a world of gases, or whatever else may be the theory, we do not explain the origin of things conclusively beyond that. And then we march along with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Moses, Joseeph David and Solomon, and the ministry of the Son of Man, Immanuel, or God with us. Like David we may say “When I consider thy hear vens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” There is this Lord of all who reigns today as yesterday, the unchanging, the Infinite; and we feel the truth of the Psalm: “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou are God.” All this, the Great Spirit makes clear when He introduced him self to Moses—I was, yes; and I am. Do you recall the intro duction? The flame of fire out of the midst of a bush, and the voice of God: “I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” We read the Scriptures for light on the problem of the journey toward eternity; and we find comfort and strength for the daily routine. What could be a clearer reminder of God’s contribution than is read in Moses’ reminder to the Chil dren of Israel, in a day of pros perity: “When thou nast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God . . . ” . . . lest thou say in thy heart My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remem ber the Lord thy God: for it is h e that giveth thee power to get wealth.” And how many times did He say: “I will be with thee, if you keep my commandments.” As the beautiful hymn say “Fear not, I am with thee . . . For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid.” The hymnal I consulted omit ted the best stanza, as I re call it: “In every condition, in sick ness, in health; In Poverty’s vail, or abound ing in wealth; At home and abroad, on the land, on the sea, As thy days may demand, shall thy strength ever be.” What beauty and hope breathe through the Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters ... Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shad ow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. . .” And we come to that sufferer on the ash heap and see his faith rise above affliction as he said: “For I know that my Redeemer liveth . . . And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.” Hear him further: “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.” We come to the supreme rev elation of the Father: “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” “I and my Father are one.” “I go to prepare a place for you . . . that where I am, there ye may be also.” “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” “I am the resurrection, and the life.” How does He say we should live? “Lord how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?” asked Peter. And the reply “Until seventy times seven.” “I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and perse cute you.” This was all crowned by the Resurrection. The Bible shows us the way. Not by philosophic speculation, but by a fact, we know the way. Did He rise? Remember Thomas’ statement to the other disciples: “Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.” And for us “Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” Tennyson interprets that in his own felicitous style: “Strong Son of God, immortal Love, Whom we, that have not seen thy face, By faith, and faith alone, embrace, Believing where we cannot prove.” In that incomparable book we find the conclusion of the Apostle Paul “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” May I add something that I just happened to see: “For what Nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for”? How rich are the lessons and promises of Holy Writ. Great is South Carolina. Once her statesmen and soldiers brought renown to her name, and we still have able men in public life, but men of mark and achievement in business can tell of Carolina’s economic progress. Our State was given excellent publicity in New York recently. Speaking at a luncheon of financial leaders, Mr. S. C. McMeekin, Presi dent of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company, gave some * facts which tell of South Carolina’s forward march. When I read the account pub lished by The State I felt an extra glow of pride at being a son of old Fairfield, whose people are as staunch as the Rock of Gibraltar. By the way Mr. McMeekin is a Clemson man so he is South Carolinian through and through. Hear Mr. MdMeekin sing our praises; We Save Your Meat You do Not Have to Wait You do not have to wait until cold weather to slaughter your hogs. If they have put on enough weight kill and bring to our storage plant and have your meat cured the modern way and at a very small cost. We will be glad to co-operate with you in preparing your meat for storage so that it will cure clean and sweet. Hundreds of farmers availed them- « selves of our services last fall and win ter. Let us explain it to you. FARMERS Ice & Fuel Co. PHONE 155 George W. Martin, Manager “Referring to figures recent-1 ly released by the fifth federal reserve district at Richmond, the utility executive referred^ to an increase of 369.3 per cent in manufacturing for his state. This improvement is indicative of a trend that is gaining in momentum and speaks well for the future improvement in in dustrial, economic and business cenditions. The leading industry in the state, textiles, showed an in crease of products of 404.7 per cent in South Carolina, 269.9 per cent in the fifth district, and 193.4 per cent in the na tion as a whole. Other large gains were shown for lumber and timber products, 241.1 per cent, and paper and allied products 319 per cent. Mr. McMeekin, in some detail referred to South Carolina’s fortunate position in having a plentiful supply of intelligent native labor, adequate trans portation facilities, one of the .south’s best ports, and favor able climatic conditions. New industrial plants located in the state since January 1, 1945, represented an investment of approximately $268,000,000. Many of such industries were developed through the coopera tive efforts of the state research development and planning board, local Chambers of Com merce and other civic organi zations. In the territories served by the South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and its affiliate, the South Carolina Power Com pany, approximately 100 new manufacturing plants had been located within the past two years. He further referred to the abundant supply of electric power and the fact that high- voltage transmission lines now blanketing the state are con nected with large utilities of adjoining states. Within the State itself, six generating plants are now in operation. The largest of these six plants is the hydro-electric generat ing plant at Lake Murray, which has a capacity of 136,000 kilowatts. Other plants are a 78,000 kilowatt steam plant at Parr; a 19,000 kilowatt sta tion at Charleston, and two smaller hydro plants. The first unit of a highly efficient mod ern generating system, has been installed at the Hagood station; the second unit is now under construction and is sche duled to be placed in service next July and the third unit is already on order. This sta tion, when completed, will have four units and will have a ca pacity of 120,000 kilowatts. The utility executive then referred to the construction program of the two utility companies and stated that $38,000,000 of new construction was included in the program for the next five years. This expenditure would become necessary to provide for increased generating facili ties, transmission and other lines and equipment necessary to take care of the forecasted growth in the area served. South Carolina Electric & Gas company and South Carolina Power company, Mr. McMeekin further stated, were endeavor ing to cooperate with public power agencies by offering the use of their facilities to trans mit power generated by the public power projects in the belief that cooperative action between private and public power agencies would enable the state to 'attract and en courage new industries to lo cate there. In conclusion, Mr. McMeekin named a few indus tries which had been establish ed in the state in recent years. They include handle factories, bagging plants, freezer locker plants, woolen mills, steel fab-1 ricating plants, textron manu facturing, sheet metal process ing, chemical industries and ceramic plants.” As we adopt machinery for farming operations, we must provide industrial openings for our surplus labor, or we 'shall have thousands without work, a drag on those who do work. We must strive to make it pos sible for every man to provide for his family, to carry his own weight, and to enjoy a decent living. G. W. SUBER G. W. Suber, 85, died late Thursday afternoon at his res idence in Silverstreet after two months of serious illness and a period of declining health for the past five years. He was bom and reared in the Enoree section of Newberry County, a son of the late McKay E. and Mrs. Jemina McMillian Suber. He was the oldest member of the Enoree Baptist Church and had made his home in Silver- street for the past 43 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eloise McMeekin Suber; one daughter, Miss Ilia Mae Suber of North Augusta; one son, Willy Ray Suber of Silver- street; one brother, J. M. Su ber of Cayce, and one grand child. Funeral services were con ducted Saturday at the resi dence near Silverstreet JOHN SIMEON CROUCH John Simeon (Sim) Crouch, died early Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Derrick. He had been in declining health for several years, but had been ser iously ill for a few months. Mr. Crouch was a son of the late Jake and Elvira Kelly Crouch, and had spent his en tire life in Newberry County. He was twice married, first to Miss Teressa Longshore and second to Miss Nora Elizabeth to the grave a number of years ago. He was better known as “Uncle Tom.” Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from Trinity Methodist Church with the Rev. R. L. Hall and the Rev. H. F. Bouknight con ducting. Interment followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by the follow ing children: David of New berry, Woodwrow and Bryant of Joanna and Johnnie Crouch of Columbia, Mrs. Virgil Rog ers and Mrs. Daniel Lathrop of Saluda, Mrs. Eugene Derrick of Newberry and Mrs. Jones Wallenzine of Joanna; one step-son, Daniel Holsonback of Newberry; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. as seen in CHARM You ... so charming ... in the graceful sweep of an overskirt. The intriguing three-quarter length sleeves drop from a rhinestone embroidered yoke. Of tissue faille ours exclusively 25-95 CARPENTER’S 'ROCKET" ENGINE AND HTDRA-MATIC DRIVE -lilt FUTIRimC “FOWER PACKA6E" IS EICIRSIVE WITH OEISlIttlLE I The gorging power of the "Rocket”! The incredible smoothness of Hydre- Matic Drivel Oldsmobile hag teamed them together for driving at it* thrilling best! Slip behind the wheel of an Oldsmobile "88” and give this new "power package” a try. You’ll be excited as you feel the splendid surge of the "Rocket” Engine at the take-off. 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