Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1218 College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. mm.'mum ■■ i i THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, JUNE Ifi; IftSO O. 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. PROSPERITY NEWS |§£ m: TOWNVILLE EXPERIENCED GOLD RUSH 100 YEARS AGO Dreams of gold mining in Oconee county still fascinate the mnds of some residents of the hill country above Walhailai in that county. 'They are familiar with the history of the county as a gold- prodoicintg area which has been the scene of several full-fledged gold rushes on a medium' scale! One of these gold rushes took place in the Townville section in 1844—five years before the celebrated “Forty-niners” stam peded into California, where by the end of December in 1849 some 100,000 people had arrived in the territory. Word about the Townville gold rush is found in the col umns of an ancient issue of The Keowee Courier published shortly after Walhalla’s found ing a century ago. The Wal- halla newspaper reported that a heavy vein of gold was found “on the property of Mrs. Sim mons” an 1844. Only several years later high quality iron ore was discover ed a short distance away, in Afluderson County, it was stated in the newspaper, which point ed out that the ore contained almost 70 per cent pure iron. The fate of the gold and iron deposits in the following years was not disclosed' by the story, although it mhy be presumed that the veins must have play ed out, since residents in those areas today devots themselves principally to agriculture and cattle raising. Many, gold' prospectors in the foothills section above Walhalla have met disappointment in their efforts, but the lure at tracted various persons from time to time, such as experts of a gold mining company from Indiana. A story in an 1894 issue of The Keowee Courier stated: CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS The Naval Base at Charleston announces a vacancy in the position of Hospital Attendant, basic entrance salary $2650 per year. This position at this time is open to females only. Ap plications will be accepted un til further notice. No examina tion but certain experience re quired. The Marine Corp Recruit De pot at Parris Island announces a vacancy in the position of Refrigeration and Air Condi tioning Mechanic, minimum wage $12.32 per diem, open un til further notice. Certain ex perience or training required. Call at local post office for announcements for further in formation. Sadie Bowers, Local Secy. HAVE YOU CALLED? UNCLE JOHN? “Within the past month a strong company has been or ganized to work four gold mines and the work is going to be done. Last week five directors of the company from Indian# were in Walhalla. They report ed 1 that inside a month the ma chinery would be installed on the ground to work the first mane on Barbecue branch.” This gold strike failed to ma terialize, for the company did not realize any profits aftei* many months of preparatory re search and investment. The decision of the company was that the expense in ex tracting and marketing the gold would run 1 too great to op erate at any profit. Since that time other parties interested in . gold mining in Oconee County have shared the same opinion—'but some Ocou- eeans still dream about the pot of gold at the end of 'the rain bow. m Remember • • • kt- FATHER he’s never forgotten you! GIFT'ITEMS FOR “HIS” DAY— ^ ♦ Sport Shirts by Manhattan & Norris ♦ Ties by Wilson Bros. & Manhattan ♦ Slacks by Griffon ♦ Luggage by Samsonite ♦ Hats by Stetson ♦ Shoes by Florsheim. 'MANY OTHER ITEMS TO MAKE “HIS” DAY A SUCCESS EACH ITEM GIFT WRAPPED T. Roy Summer u THE MAN’S SHOP yy BALLENTINE-LEAPHART A lovely wedding of much in terest was that of Miss Miriam Ballentine of Prosperity and, Wiliam Harmon Leaphart, Jr., of Prosperity, which was sol emnized on Wednesday, June 7 at 8 o’clock in Grace Luther an church. The impressive double ring ceremony by candlelight was performed by the Reverend J. 3. Harman, D.D., in the pres ence of a host of relatives andj inends of the couple. The couple spoke their vows oefore the altar which was dec orated with white candles in .riple candelabra and white gladioli in the altar vases. Thei Jhancel was decorated with ped estal baskets of white glacuioli, daises, fever few, Queen Anne’s lace, white candles in seven branched candelabra, palms, southern smilax, ivy and mag nolia blossoms to form an ap propriate background. The win dows had candles and ivy to add to the decorations. Gar denias in the shape of a horse shoe tied with ribbon marked the family pews. A delightful program of nup tial music was furnisned by Mrs. Joe Bedenbaugh of Lex ington, organist and Miss Pat sy Lominick of Pomaria and Mrs. C. Ml. Singley of Prosper ity, vocalists. Mrs. Bedenbaugh presented organ music which included “Clair de Lune” (De- oussy), “Through The Years” and “Liebestraum” (Liszt). Miss Lominick sang “Give Me Your Hand” and 1 Mrs. Singley sand “I Love Thee” (Grieg) be fore the ceremony. “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin (Wag ner) was used as the procession al and “Wedding March” from Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn) was used for the recessional. “O Perfect Love” and “To An Evening Star” (Wagner) were sofily played during the ceremony. Miss Lom inick sang <4 The Lord’s Prayer” (Malotte) before the 'benedic tion as the couple knelt on a) satin pillow. The senior usher was Robert W. Ballentine of Cameron, 'bro ther of the bride. The ushers were David C. Lee of Greenville, brother-in- law of the bride, Van Oxmer, Jr., of Kinards, James D. Lu ther, Jr., and Walter Hamm, both of Prosperity. The candles were lighted !by two of the ushers, David C. Lea and Van Oxner, Jr. Mrs. David C. Lee of Green ville, sister of the bride was matron of honor. Miss Jeannine Ballentine of Prosperity, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Leaphart of Prosperity, sister of the groom; Mrs Waiter Hamm of Prosperity and Miss Miriam Anne Baulentine of Greenville, niece of the bride. All of the attendants were identically dressed in aqua net dresses over matching taffeta, styled like the ibride’s gown. They were off the shoulder vvith a ruffle around the top, fitted bodice with self covered outtons extending below waist line in the back. The sikirt had a full ruffle around the 'bottom extending up the back to form ias, and gypsaphlia with a net background. Streamers of white satin ribbon fell from the bou quet. The bride’s mother wore a gown of grey facone over rose satin with long rose mitts. She wore a corsage of pink rose buds. The bridegroom’s mother wore a gown of pink marquisette with matching mitts and a cor sage of pink rosebuds. Immediately after the cere mony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The guests were greeted by Mrs. B. C. Bedenbaugh who also introduced them 'to thei receiving line which was com posed of the 'bridal couple, bride’s mother, the bridegroom’s mother and the wedding party. The lower floor of the Ballen tine home was thrown in suite and was decorated with beau tiful mixed flowers. The lovely two tiered wed ding cake centered the dining table which was beautifully decorated with ivy, daises and gardenias with candles in crys tal candlesticks. The table was covered with a table cloth cro cheted by the bride’s mother, a gift to the 'bride. A large crystal punch bowl was on a crochet-covered table and was decorated with ivy and nosegays of mixed flowers and net. This was 'presided over by Mass Lottie CumaJand- er, Qhapin, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Haskel Amick, Pros perity, cousin of the groom. Miss Dorothy Lee of Greenville presided at the punch 'bowl on the porch. Individual wedding cake and mints were served by Gay Bow ers, NeHe Harmon, Patricia Singley, Mrs. Joe Bedenbaugh, Mrs. Harold Eptirag, Mrs. Ralph Epting and Miss Patsy Lomin ick,. Mtrs. J. A. Singley and Mrs. C. M. Singley received in the gift room. The 'bride’s register was kept by Mrs. Jake Wheeler. After cutting the wedding cake AJir. and Mrs. Leaphart left for their wedding trip. Before leaving the 'bride changed. to a) weather matched suit of white and navy check, navy and white shoes, pink hat and gloves with a white bag. She wore the corsage lifted from her wedding bouquet. The bride is the second) daughter of Mr.' and Mrs. Wil liam A. Ballentine. She grad uated from Prosperity high school and Wlinthrop college where she was outstanding in her college career. She is a member of the Phi Upsilon Om- ioom. She is now a member of the Prosperity school fac ulty. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Leaphart. He was graduated from Prosperity high school, attended Olemson college and graduated from Newberry col lege. He is now connected with Prosperity Furniture Go. After their return they will be at home at the Ralph Black apartment cm North Mlain street. dragons in the party color, pink and green, were used in the living room and dining room. The dining room table was covered with a cut work cloth and centered with the punch bowl flanked by crystal hold ers holding pink candles. Nose gays wer° US' 1 on the corners of the table. Mrs. D. H. Hamm, Jr., pre sided over the punch bowl. Serving individual cakes, iced in pink and green, nuts, mints and punch were Misses Gay Bowers, Fay Shealy, Patty Singley and Nelle Harmon. Hawkins, substituting for the gleaner, Mrs. J. S. Wheeler, read a poem, “Mtergnolia,” The hostess arranged a bird contest with the prize going to Mrs. C. M. Singley. Mrs. Singley also won the door prize. The hos tess asked Miss Bearden to tell of Persia from impressions gained ftxxm teaching a Pers ian girl at Converse College. The hostess served cheese wafers, cookies, and a soft drink. Prosperity Garden Club Miss Blanch Kibler was hos tess to the Prosperity Garden Club Monday afternoon with an outdoor meeting under the lovely magnolia tree in the hos tess’ garden. Miss Elizabeth Bearden of Spartanburg was a! ■guest. Mrs. T. A. Dominick chose UDC Chapter Meets Mrs. G. A. Quattebaum was hostess to the William Lester Chapter of the UDC at the June meeting. The historical subject “The Legacy of Jefferson Davis to the American People” was given by Mrs. John Stockman and Miss Clara Brown. The business session was presided over by the president Mrs. H. P. Wicker. During'' the social hour the for her subject, “Plant Tests' in S. C.” Miss Ethel Counts gave hostess served a tempting salad garden suggestions. Miss Effie 1 course with iced tea. > V i. Annual Jolly Street Barbecue! JULY 4th State and County Campaign Speakers BASEBALL Newberry and Jolly Street Don’t Miss The Famous Jolly Street Meeting: Serving Starts at 11:30 Personal Mention Lieut Col. and Mrs. Charles Whittle of Fort Campbell, Ken tucky, are visiting Mrs. Whit tle’s mother,. Mrs. S. A. Quattlebaum and other rela tives. Mrs. H. P. Wicker, Mrs. John Stockman, Mrs. G. Y. Hunter and J. A. WiHfttms attended the UDC picnic at Oakley Park, Edgefield recently. Mike Chappell, Gene Herv- drix and Von Anderson Long are attending the “Y” camp fit Lexington. Mrs. Emily Counts spent last week with Mrs. J. Mark Nich ols in Silverstreet. Mrs. Lillie Swygert of Clin ton was the guest of Mrs. J. P» Perry last Friday. Mr. and Mbs. J. Whiter Hamm entertained the Ballentine - Leap- „ v . 'hart wedding party on Tuesday a ^ ^ ect ‘ w< ^ evening after the rehearsal, matching mitts. The honor at- Artistic arrangements of tint- tendants carried a nosegay of picardy gladioli, matching rib- oon and net arid lacelon. The oridesmaids’ .bouquets were nosegays of yellow gladioli, daises, snapdragons and' dutch iris with matching ribbon and lacelon. All of the attendants wore rhinestone necklaces, gifts from the bride. Little Miss; Beaumomde B'al- lentine of Greenville, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. She wore a long white shadow organdy dress and a single strand of pearls, (the gift of the bride. She preceded the bride to the altar and scattered rose petals in her path from a white ruffled basket. William H. Leaphart, Sri, of Prosperity acted as ibis son’s best man. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, William A. Ballentine, was lovely in her wedding gown of white nylon marquisette over, taffeta. It was fashioned with a yoke of im ported chantilly lace with a pleated ruffle of nylon marqui sette. The long waisfed fitted bodice was fastened With a row of self-covered buttons extend ing down the back. The full! skirt had a deep pleated ruf fle around the 'bottom' extend ing around the skirt to the waist forming a bustle which axtended into a train. The train was outlined with the pleated) ruffle. The veil of imported' French silk illusion was caught to a tiara of orange blossoms. She wore full length lace mitts and a double strand of pearls, gift from the bridegroom. Thd bride carried a nosegay of glad- ili belles, glameilios, garden- HAVE YOU CALLED? AUNT LUCY? ed daises, carnations and snap- • Iniwumiim SALES AND SERVICE FORD Tractors and DEARBORN IMPLEMENTS Farm Machinery Repairing Phone or Call By For A Demonstration Announcement of Formal Opening Will Be Made Soon. 1 Mile Out on Greenwood-Saluda Highway Phone 133-6 LEON C. DENNIS, MANAGER *§M SAVING ... ONE OF THE STEPS TO SUCCESS Take a step in the right direction by coming in to open YOUR insured savings account at this Association. Then, add to savings regularly. Earn liberal dividends, too. V ■ NEWBERRY 1 Federal Savings AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF JNKWBERRY J. K. Willingham, Sec’y Newberry, S. C. SI Dollar for Dollar you cant beat a Poxnu A Wonderful Performer —at a Wonderful Price! Almost everybody has a good word for the immensely popular Pontiac. The most enthusiastic spokesmen are those who own this great car. The facts behind this admiration of Pontiac are very simple— Pontiac is America’s lowest- priced Straight Eight. Pontiac is the lowest-priced car with GM Hydra-Matic Drive. Pontiac is the most beautiful thing on wheels. And Pontiac is famed everywhere for its dependability and economy. Those are the facts, and they are impressive. But they are a lot more impressive to the person behind the wheel of a Pontiac. He knows for sure that dollar for dollar, you can't heat a Pontiac/ DELIVERED HERE $1790 5-Passenger Streamliner Six-Cylinder Sedan Coupe SfaU and local taxes, if any, license, optional equipment and accessories—extra. Prices subject to change without notice. Prices may vary in snrrostnding com munities due to transportation differentials. HAYES MOTOR COMPANY 1504 Main Stract Newberry, S. C. • ■ ■■ ember? . - A Hi " \ Remember whax a time you had getting coal this past winter? Of course you do, and you wouldn’t want to go through with that ordeal again. FORTUNATELY right now we have a stock of GOOD QUALITY COAL and can make prompt deliveries. Let us put in at least a part of your winter re quirements now while you can get coal of GOOD QUALITY. Remember, you get much more Heat out of good coal. FARMERS Ice & Fuel Co. TELEPHONE 155 GEORGE MARTIN, Manager ~~ Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 — For Re-Election to the u. s. oun b. Johnston din Johnston is seek ing re-election to the United States Senate on his own merits and the record he has made while Governor and United States Senator. Aid Democrats of South Carolina are urged to learn the facts of the work Clin Johnston has done by: LISTENING Over the following radio Stations each Monday night beginning June 5: Newberry—WKDK—7:30 to 7:45 p.m.—July 10, 7:30-7:45 Columflbia—WIS— —July 10, 7:30-7:45 Columbia—WCOS—6:45 to 7:00 p.m. — Judy 10, 7:30-7:45 Columbia—WMSC—7:15 to 7:30 p.m.-July 10, 7:45-8:00 Columbia—WNOK—7:30 to 7:45 pm.—July 10, 7:30-7:45 £•> -