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Work For 300 More Employees In Expansion Here Of Oakland Plant of Kendall Company i- rxtt H i xo«v5 i M -t v t; r, Xi C K E iT DALE : M I LX3 :' .FLKH.T : ■ A 0 f V * S ( « a n r . Ji£lVB5: RRT s . c:;:. VOL. 12—NO. 45 4 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA^RIDAY, MARCH 17, 1950 + $1.50 PER YEAR Cases Docketed For Next Week’s Court PICTURED ABOVE IS THE ARCHITECT'S CONCEPTION OF THE NEW OAKLAND PLANT OF THE KENDALL CO. At a supper Friday night attended by a large aumber of business men D. O Carpenter, manager of the Oakland plant of the Kendall company, announced that his company would iacrease the size of Oak land by 125,000 feet of floor space and employ about 300 extra workers. The work will get under way next month. The addition will be a four- story extension to the east side of the present building. The new plant will be completely air conditioned and equipped with latest type lighting. De vices for handling materials more readily will be installed as will air changing equipment. Machnnery in the addition will be of the latest type and installation is expected to be completed early next year, The mill will continue to produce cotton cloth and will employ about 600 people. Mr. Carpenter explained that this addition was the second step in the modernization of Oakland. The first part of the ! program completed some months | ago consisted of an addition to the mill and the installation of new spinning and carding machinery at a cost exceeding a million and a half dollars. In a statement issued the press Mr Carpenter gave the Chamber of Commerce credit for working ‘deligently” to bring about the enlargement of the mill. He said that the Cham ber had committed itself by resolution in opposition to the inclusion of the mill plant pro per in any extension of the city limits. City Council also adopt ed such a resolution and Mr. Carpenter said this attitude had influenced the company’s deci sion. The following statement in connection with the announce ment was included in a bulletin issued Monday by the Cham ber of Commerce: “At a supper meeting, spon sored by the Chamber of Com merce at * the Wiseman hotel, Friday, March 10, 1950, Mr. D. O. Carpenter gave us the good news that the Kendall company was going to double Oakland Mill. Gathered for this meet ing were the old and new di rectors of the Industrial comm ittee and the Executive Secre tary of the Chamber of Com merce, the old and new city officials and a number of offi cials of the Kendall company. It was stated in the announce ment that the Chamber’s co operation and support was very influential in the com pany’s decision to expand its Newberry facilities. The Cham ber of Commerce is proud to have had an influential part in securing this large addition to the Oakland plant of the Ken dall mills. Especially so as this comes right on top of a recent modernization program in ex cess of $1,500,000 in this plant. We are delighted that the Ken dall company has expressed their confidence in Newberry in such a material way. Our congratulations and best washes for their continued success in “The City of Friendly Folks.” “We rejoice with Mr. D. O. Carpenter in his success with the Kendall company. He has been with the company for 26 years. He served as assistant manager of the Oakland plant from April 1, 1930 to December 1, 1935. He has served as man ager since then. During this time, Mr. Carpenter has won the respect, confidence and ad miration of the people of New berry. After Mr. Carpenter had been in Newberry for soma time, he told the Kendall offi* cials to “leave me in Newberry if you want me to be happy.” “Again, we say that we wish for Mr. Carpenter and The Kendall company continued success and progress. To all of the Kendall officials who had a part in selecting Newberry as the place for the expansion of the company we express our gratitude and appreciation.** UTILE ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW jt’<* funny hoiv a tree will stand in one place for years and then suddenly jump in front of a lady driver. Mrs. D. C. Clark of Union spent last Friday in Newberry in the home of her mother. Mrs. J. D. Wheeler on Harper street. Miss Betty Jo Counts, mem ber of the faculty of Fort Mill schools, spent the past week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Counts, on Evans street. Mrs. Ella' B. Webb of Wash ington, D. C- is visiting in the home of her t neices, Misses Sara and Margaret Gary, at Kinards. Mrs. Tom Graham, visited her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weber in Columbia Sunday afternoon. Mrs. O. L. Hill of Charlotte, N. C. spent the weekend in the home of her sister, Mrs. E. T. Setzler on College sereet. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Shealy •Were guests over the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Humphries in Saluda. Mrs. Lois McMillan returned to her home in Greenville Sun day after spending a week here in the home of her sister, Mrs. James Smith, Sr. on Calhoun street. ' Mrs. Mary Gardenhire attend ed the two-day golf tournament which was held in Charleston Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Sidney Waldhour, Jr and small son, Sidney III, returned to their home in Rincon, Ga., Sunday, after spending a few week here in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hayes on Friend street. They were accompanied home by Mr. Waldhour who came up for the weekend. Miss Mary Paysinger, student at Winthrop college, Rock Hill, was a' week-end visitor in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Paysinger, on Bound ary street extension. ROGERS-FELLERS In a double ring ceremony performed in the chapel of St. John’s Methodist church, Au gusta, Ga., on Friday evening, March 3rd, at 8:30 o’clock, Miss Helen Rogers, daughter of Mr. an. Mrs. H. O. Rogers of Saluda became the bride of Robert H. Fellers, son of Mrs. D .O. Car penter of Newberry. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Zack C. Hayes, pastor. The chapel was de corated with white tulips and lace fern. The bride had as her only attendant her sister, Mrs. R. A. Hackett, of New Orleans. She chose for her wedding a two- piece suit of navy with navy and and white accessories, us ing a small navy hat with matching veil. Her shoulder corsage was of white gardenias. The bride is a graduate of the Saluda high school. She attend ed Newberry College before taking a position in Atlanta with the Selective Service. Mr. Fellers had as his best man Charles Senn of Newberry. The groom, a native of New berry, graduated from the New berry high school. He served for two years in the Air Corps, being in the European theater a greater portion of this time. Returning to Clemson College he graduated last January In architecture. Since February 1st he has been a member of the firm of Kulhkle and Wade, architects of Augusta, Ga. After a short wedding trip, the couple will be at home at 2529 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga. COMMITTEES NAMED FOR EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE The following cases are sched uled to come up during the March term of criminal court which will convene here Mon day morning, March 20th with Judge J. Robert Martin of Greenville, presiding. Louise Davis, A. N. Greagory, Lee Gary, alais Nible Gary, John “Sammy” Tirbble, Marion Carter, Bill Rogers, Press Will iams, James “Smokey” Smith, all charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. Marion Suber and Candy Nesbett Natan Sligh, for house breaking and grand larceny. Asa Eigner and Jimmy Lee Davis, for obtaining money under false pretense. George Atwood, obtaining goods under false pretense. Lula Martin, receiving stolen goods under false pretense. Pierce B. Baker, Jr., and Lewis Farmer, both charged with non support of wife and child. James B. Prince and Rudolph Thompson each charged wi,h assault and to ravish. Claude Gray, bad check. George Anderson, peeping tom. • Tim Proctor, violating liquor law. George Atwood, disposing of property under mortgage. Edward Nix, grand larceny. Virgia Curtess, fugitive from justice. Timothy Wright, car theft. Blease, B u n e 11, • jE'.indrick David Cannor and William Lasseter, house breaking and grand larceny. The only two cases carried over from the December term of criminal court and will be tried this term are: Robert Bouknight Thomas Bodie and Fred Wheller, charg ed with assault and battery with intent to kill, and W. H. Metis, for non support of wife and child. Oakland And Mollohon I Payroll Is $2,200,000 COUNCIL APPROVES PARKING METERS Mrs. Louis Livingston spent the weekend in Summit in the home of her son, Rev. A. D. Owens. Miss Grace Summer and Mrs. C. A. Dufford attended the D. A.R. convention which was held in Columbia last week. Plans for Newberry’s third annual community Easter Sun rise Service are progressing rapidly. The Service will be held on Easter morning at dawn in beautiful Margaret Hunter Park, witff Rev. Redd Turner of Clinton as the guest speaker. Highlighting the service this year will be the dramatization of the Easter story with Bibli cal characters and setting. Rev. Paul Sherrill and Dr. J. C. Kin- ard are working diligently to make this dramatization au thentic and effective. Mrs. Richard Floyd is serving as Chairman of the Costume com mittee with co-workers Mrs. Roy Anderson and Mrs. Ralph Baker. Once again a choir of hun dreds of voices will sing the glorious Easter hymns and this year, in addition to the choir, a brass ensemble from the Newberry National Guard will furnish music under the direc tion of Master Sgt. Charles Pruitt. Members of the en semble include Sgt. Harmon Meeks, Sgt. Herman Leopard, Sgt. Harold Leopard, Pfc. Charles Leopard, ' Sgt. Rufus Suit, Cpl. John Davis, Sgt. Glenn Stewart. Mrs. C. J. Rice is Chairman of the Central Planning Com mittee, which includes Mrs. J. H. Summer, Mrs. R. D. Wright, Rev. Paul Sherrill, Dr. J. C. Kinard, Professor Milton Moore, J. E. Wiseman, Mrs. Seth Meek and Mrs. C. ArdSJiifford, Other* Bells: Leland Summer, Ber- ley Shealy, Bryan Liwingston, Roy Elam, Jimmie Lipscomb. Grounds: J. E. Wiseman, chairman; Mrs. Summer, S. W. Shealy. Erection of Cross: Professor E. E. Westwood, chairman; Mrs. Eva Bullock. Lighting: Percy Holloway. Broadcasting: Charles Rag land, Jimmy Coggins. Choir: Mrs. A. E. Bedenbaugh chairman; James Brown, co- chairman; Miss Betty Baker. Mrs. James Bozard, Mrs. J. E. Wliseman, Eugene Shealy, Mrs. Frank DuiBose, Mrs. Ira Cous ins, Miss Barbara Jean Long, Mrs. Fred Hayes, Mrs. Henry Fellers, Mrs. James Wall, Dud ley French, Mrs. Berley Haw kins, Miss Louise Buzhardt, Mrs. L. E. Gatlin, Professor W. J. Hurt, Professor T. E. Epting, Mrs. B. F. Hawkins. Ushers: Ed Cannon, chair man; members of Men’s Bible Class. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Parking: Chief Colie Dowd, Wright Cannon, Publicity; Mrs. C, E. Ragland. The Sunrise Service sponsor ed by the Newberry Civic League as a public service, is expected to attract additional thousands this year with its portrayal of the vivid scenes at the Empty Tomb in the garden like surroundings of the park. City Council approved a traf fic ordinance Tuesday night which provides, among other things, parking meters for the city. (Meters. will be installed first on Main street and will Iqe extended to other streets in time. The meters will be set to give an hour’s parking for a nickle and two hours for two nickles. They will also be set for penny parking for which •urn 12 minutes of parking is allowed. Installation will be gin just as soon as a contract can be made with the makers of the devices. The city does t put any money into the eters; they pay for them- ves from a part of the rev- tue they take in, the city re- Wiseman appointed a committee to rename certain streets where the names are now confusing and to draw up a map of the city when these changes have been made. The resignation of J. W. Ear- hardt as a member of the Bond Commission was accepted and A. P, Salley was named by the Mayor to succeed him. Bob Coleman was named^ a member of the Tree commission in place of Clarence Hutto resigned. Council was resolution happy Tuesday night and turned out a couple of them; one to com mend Fairfield Forest Products company, the other in praise of the Kendall company. ' Fair- field Products company has of fered to plant 30 acres of city land in pine. This acreage is at the location of the new dis posal plant and known as the Cousins place.. To the Kendall company the city expreaeed its gratitude for the enlargement of Oakland and extended “IftRl wishes” for the company’s fare. The Mayor, exercising a tra ditional prerogative, divested himself of a couple of proclama tions one of which will be found in this issue; the other crowded outof this issue. Boston.—Net sales of The Kendall company were $70,986,- 000 in 1949, compared to a rec ord high of $80,963,989 in 1948, according to the annual report released to stockholders by R. H Lane, president of the cotton textile and surgical dressing manufacturing concern which operates 18 domestic and for eign plants, including the Mol lohon and Oakland Mills at Newberry, South Carolina. Net income was $5,123,000 last year, against earnings of $8,719,000 in 1948. Dividend payments to stockholders in 1949 were $1,891,000. During the year the company spent more than three million dollars on plant modernization and new construction. The com pany’s Oakland mill at New berry, South Carolina was modernized and a new plant for the company’s Canadian subsid iary is now nearing completion in Toronto, Ontario. Additional facilities were constructed in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Kendall Mills Grey division and in Englewood, New Jersey for the company’s Bauer and Black division. In December, 1949, the com pany prepaid the balance of its 2 1-2 per cent serial notes then outstanding in the principal sum of $500,000 and due serially in the years 1950-52. The com pany’s funded debt now con sists of $3,600,000 of 3 per cent sinking fund debentures due June 1, 1960. The first fixed semi-annual payment of $100,- 000 is due in November 1952. In 1949, the company’s Re search and Development depart ments continued development of new products and the im provement of established pro ducts and processing techniq ues. The company’s Kendall Mills Finishing division has been operating an experimental pilot plant for the production of a new nqn-woven felt-like cot- to the City o: ton fabric. New full-scale pro duction facilities for this pro duct were completed during the year. In addition, develop ment of pressure-sensitive ad hesives at the Bauer and Black division has continued and is making possible broader indus trial application and expansion of sales outlets. , During the year the r com pany organized a separate Blue- Jay Products Division to dis tribute the foot products line formerly merchandized through the Bauer & Black Division Commenting on the outlook for this year, Mr: Lane stated that the company started the year with a substantial back- lo og of orders at satisfactory prices. As a result he lo< for a high level output for first quarter and probably the first half year. He an pa ted greater stability in and production* for the year a whole, than was ex] in 1949. During 1949 the Mill employed an 625 people with a payroll of about $1,400,000. Oakland Mill employed 375 people and had a total nual payroll of over The Oakland rehabilita program announced for year is almost completed, has provided approximately 000 square feet of additi floor space. Latest type ductive machinery and b ing services have been ed. The company recently nounced an expansion proj which will double the cap of the Oakland Mill, adding proximately 250 people to payroll It is expected the pension program will bft ' pleted early in l$fl. During the year the village houses were so! employees and village valued at $50,000 were iWberiy. Prosperity NOSEGAY GARDEN CLUB MEETS IN COMMUNITY HALL FOR STUDY The Nosegay Garden Club met at the Community Hall, Thursday afternoon, March 7th with Mrs. John Epps and Mrs. Van Anderson, as hostesses.. Mrs. Roy Anderson, vice president, presided in the ab sence of the president, Mrs. Cecil Lynch. A study of the first three chapter's of “The Southern Garden” by Louise and Donald Hastings was lead by Mrs. Roy Anderson. Mrs. Fred Dominick read an informative article on gardening for March, The Club voted to work with The Newberry Garden Club in maintaining and beautifying Bosemont Cemetery, with per mission of the Cemetery Com mittee. Each member is to bring a flower arrangement to every meeting, if possible. These arrangements are to be judged and points given to the winner after a certain length of time, the winner of most points will be givin a prize.. ■ Two new members, Mrs. Will iam Hunter and Mrs. White Fant were welcomed into the club; After the business session, a social hour was enjoyed, during which Mrs. John Woldrop de lighted the members with an impromptu talk on how she made compost. The DRAYTON RUTHERFORD CHAPTER UDC HOLDS INTERESTING MEETING The regular meeting of Dray ton Rutherford Chopter of UDC was held Tuesday afternoon, March 7th at the home of Mrs. Hunter Brown, with Mrs. Hous- eal Norris as associate hostess. In the absence of the presi dent/ Mrs. J. E. Wiseman, first vice president, presided. Mrs. Parr, as chaplain, led in the ritual. After a short business session the program was turned over to Mrs. Hunter Brown, who gave us several lovely organ selections of southern music, after which she selected two articles from the UDC maga zine. Ont on the life of John N. Maffett, and the part he played in the Confederate navy getting supplies to our troops. She composed this with the famous “air-lift” of today. The other selection was by Mrs. J. Raymond Carsen on “Life on a Plantation of the old South,” describing in a most interesting manner, life as lived in the ‘old days.’ in one of South Carolina’s loveliest old mansions—the home of Colonel Pey. s Delicious refreshments con sisting of ice cream and home made cake was served during the social half hour. —Contributed. GIRL’S 4-H CLUB MEETS AT MOUNTAIN The Little Mountain Girl’s 4-H club held its regular meet ing on March 7th, at 10.50 a. m. at the Little Mountain School with twenty-three members present. The meeting was call ed to order by the president. Birdie Shealy was in charge of the program which was as follows: 4-H Pledge led by th e Presi dent. Song—• “Cruising Down the Scripture—Hebrews 11: 1-12 by Dorothy Riddle, Prayer—bv Cathryn Copper. During the business session the roll call and the minutes were read by the secetary. Then the meeting was turned over to Miss Ethel Counts, New berry County Home Demon stration Agent. Miss Counts gave a very interesting talk on “School Manners”: 4 T H members choose summer projects. Then the meeting was adjourned. - Carlene Shealy, President Dogwood Garden Club The Dogwood Garden Club held the March meeting Mon day afternoon, March 6, with Mrs D. H. Hamm, Jr. Mrs. W. E. Hancock, th e president, pre sided over the meeting. Mrs. W. E. Shealy conducted the program for Mrs. Ralph Black, who was unable to be present. She read two articles, “Time for Spring Tonic,” and “I Have Never Met a Mean Gardener.” Two poems on spring were read by Mrs. B. C. Bedenbaugh, gleaner. Mrs. Hancock, the recreation al leader, conducted a grocery contest with the prize, a crys tal rose bowl, going to Mrs. H. B. Hendrix, The club voted to give $5 to the Red Cross. The hostess served a salad plate with cake and coffee. The St. Patrick colors and motif were used in the refreshments. Literary Sorority Miss Blanch Kibler was hos tess to the Literary Sorosis Fri day afternoon. Miss Effie Haw kins was a guest. Mrs. B. T. gave a paper on Bernard B. Baruch, prominent statesman and humanitarian, of South Carolina. Mrs. C. T. Wyche presided over the meeting. The club voted to sponsor the Cancer Drive in Prosperity. (Continued on Page 8) O’SHIELDS OPENS LAW OFFICE HERE James Earl O’Shields from Whitmire has opened a law of fice here in quarters recently vacated by Dr. Elbert Dickert on Friend street, Mr. O’Shields received his law degree at the University of South Carolina in January of this year. He is a veteran of Wbrld Ward II, having served in the army four and a half years, 24 months of which were overseas in the European thea tre. Attorney O’Shields, son of Mrs. J. N. O’Shields of Whit mire, is now residing in Whit mire with his wife but they intend to move to Newberry as soon as housing can be found. Youth Center Is Formulating Plans Plans underway for the pro grams at the new Youth Center include a room for pre-school children where the local Li brarian, Miss Margie Chandler, will have a story hour fox chil dren four through six and sev en through nine each week. A bridge and canasta class is being planned, also a sewing and dramatics class. A danc ing class of teen-agens will be gin the first of May. Special adult nights will be held later. Anyone interested in the above mentioned things is ask ed to contact Mrs. Vernon Carl ton for details. The building was officially opened last Saturday night, and this Friday night, March 17th, Bill Blalock’s sextet will play for a round dance to raise funds for equipping the build ing. The admission will be $1.25 per couple, 75c for men and $.50 for the ladies. During the week of March seventeenth through twenty- fourth, members of the canteen will present short radio pro grams over the local radio sta tion. Wednesday, March twen- ty-second, Carpenters is spon soring a lovely fashion show. The proceeds to go to the YCSC. On Friday night, March twenty-fourth, everyone will be given the opportunity of con tributing to and also enjoying a delicious supper at the Com munity Hall under the super vision of Mrs. Frank Sutton. The plates will be ten dollars each. Alan Newcombe, a member of the staff of WIS Radio Sta tion. Columbia will be guest speaker at this dinner. EASTER SEAL SALE Jim Connelly has been named chairman of the Easter Seals sales campaign for the county. The sales of these seals the pro ceeds of which are used for aiding cripple children began last week and will continue until April 9th. Mr. Connelly said that 60 per cent of money raised will re main in the county.. 2000 let ters bearing a sheet of Easter Seals have been mailed and Mr. Connelly asks that those re ceiving the letter and seals send in a remittance as soon as possible. . Newberry Thomas B. Grant, Jr., to Ada V. Brown, one lot and one building, 1305 Jefferson street, $4,000. Clyde M. Livingston to Wlillie O. Hawkins and Mrs. Ruth Julia Livingston, one lot on Daisy street $350. Earl Eugene Wood to Thur mond L. Bowers, one lot and one building, 107 Glenn street, $3200. Newberry Outside Albert G. McCaughrin to Harry Avedisirn, one lot and one building on Hillcrest Road, $7500, Pomaria Minnie M. Livingston to Nar- vice L. Wicker, Nellie L. Wic ker, Willie L. Stoudemire and Jacob W. Livingston, 46.5 acres and one building, $5.00 love and affection. Minnie M. Livingston to Jet- tie L. Lominick, Jimmie L. Lindler, Edward Livingston, 46.5 acres, $5.00 love and affec tion. VISIT IN COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Coulter Senn and son, Loyd Clark, of Rotan, Texas, and Mrs. Edward Simp son of Big Springs, Texas, ar rived in the* city Monday night to visit in the home of Mr. Senn’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Senn on college street. While in South Caroli na they will visit their aunt, Mrs. Reeder Pitts near Silver- street and other relatives in the county. KEMPER PROPOSAL LOW Bids were opened Wednesday by the City Manager for a ton and a half truck chasis to be used with a trash body for the sanitary department Kemper Motor company was low and got the contract. Their bid was $1330.45. Smith Motor company bid 1401.20; Johnson - McGrackin company $1430.95; Hayes Motor company 1465.00; Shealy Motor company $1380. A. P. SALLEY BETTER A. P. Salley, who /. r suddenly ill 'Friday night reported better the middle the week. Mr. Salley is m ager of the South Carolina ional Bank her e and a mayor of the city. HOME.FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. R. T. Albrecht ret. to her home on .Johnstone last Wednesday from the _ berry hospital and is impro satisfactorily. Mrs. Ellisor ams is spending a few in ' the Albrecht home during the illness. ■ PALMETTO GARDEN CLUB MEETS AT MRS. SHEAL The Palmetto Garden will meet Monday March 20th, at 3:30 at the of Mrs. W. E. Shealy on street, with Mrs. David Kei and Mrs. Elbert Dickert as sociate hostesses. Miss N Cousins will speak on Arrangement. A DAUGHTER BORN Mr. ai.d Mrs. D. P. Ft receiving congratulations the arrival of a daughter, Qheryl, born in the Col hospital Tuesday, March Mrs. Folk, the former Mayer, daughter of Mir. Mrs. George L. Mayer, _ her daughter and doing and expect to return to home in a few days. and ATTEND FUNERAL Among out of town mt of the immediate family attended the funeral servi. Mrs. Alice Gary Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Howard and daughter, Nance, N. C., Dr. and Mrs. H< Webb, Camden, and Mrs. A. B. Craig of phia. They were guests their stay here of Mirs. Lipscomb, College street. BUILDING PERMITS The following building per mit were issued during the past week: Eugene Reeves, two-car gar age and repairs to dwelling on Lee street $600. W. I. Click, six room brick- veneer building on Johnstone street $10,000. W. W. Bennett, seven room brick dwelling on Lindsay St. $12,000. JT. J. Hamm, repairs to home on Caldwell street $300. B1RTHDH Mrs. McBeth Sprouse Summer) March 18; Jim cell, Raymond E. Blair, Hayes, March 19; Harry nick, D. Wl A. Neville, Harris, C. W. Bowers, B. Setzler, J. C. (Fox) March 20; Dan Bradley 21; Furman Reagin, Clary, Danny McH* Hal Kohn, Sr., Man Frank Mower and Nichols, March 23rd.