Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE NEWBERRY SUN \ Strom's Blow-out Cost About $5,000 South Carolina taxpayers are good tippers—that Is when some one else is spending their money —according to records In the state comptroller general's office here. These records disclose that waiters serving meals at the Southern Governor’s Conference in Charleston last week received $218.65 in tips from the taxpay ers’ fund for two or three per formances. That Isn’t all. The visiting 10 governors and two governors- e!ect were showered with gifts and perfumes by South Carolina as the state sought to make an impression on the chief executiv es whose primary interest lies in their pwn state. South Carolina spent just about $5,000 on this conference—proba bly one of the most elaborate ever held. It started out as a Southern Governor’s conference with not more than a dozen present at any one time but it looked like the social register of Old Charles ton was tapped before it ended. The big social event of the con ference was a dinner at the Francis Marion hotel for 300 per sons at $5.50 per plate. Add the cost of flowers, $75, and tips. $165.00. the total outlay for this affair was $1,890. The menus, invitations and other social printing cost the state $599.50 and the 296 con vention badges (I wonder from where all the delegates came) cost $460.20 They w T ere made by the (L.. G. Balfour company. Then, the art work, engravings and etc., that went along cost an additional $258.93. Special folios for desks were presented to each governor at a total cost of $240 and cut out maps of South Carolina with the trimmings, one to each of the governors, cost the state $310. No social affair would have been complete without some of South ' Carolina’s own manufac- U red perfume so the state bought 175—1 dram magnolia perfumes for $306.25 and 25—1 di am jessamine perfumes at $50. This was apparently Gov. J. Strom Thurmond’s farewell af fair as the state's chief execu tive. The elaborate “blowout” w:as put on by the Research Planning and Developing Board whose duty it is to bring new in dustry in the Palmetto State. Of course, none of the visiting governors could be expected to help do that—they want any in dustries in sight for their own states. Here is a list of the major ex penses of this brief conference: Meals at special dinners, $2,- 186.00; Flowers for same, 95.00; Tips for same, 218.65; Menus, in vitations and other printing, 599.50; 16 leather folios for desk, 240.00; 16 cut-out S. C. maps, names of governors, 310.00; 175—1 dram S. C. magnolia per fumes, 306.25; 25—1 dram S. C. jessamine perfumes, 50.00; Art work, engravings and 1 die, 258.93 295 convention badges at $1.65 each, 460.20. A great show, at the expense of the taxpayers of South Caro lina who are already burdened with the big deficit and new tax es of the Thurmond administra tion. Employer: “Who told you that you could neglect your office dut ies just because I kissed you once in a while?’» Steno: “My lawyer." Cigars in Christmas Wrappers— 26 or 50 to box—Tampa Nug- getts—King Edwards — General Knox—Cinco— Elmoro— R. Derrlll Smith and Son Inc. Wholesale Grocers — Newberry, S C. 30-4-tc. Pecans—Pecans—Pecans—We are buying Pecans every day— Bring them to our warehouse. R. Derrlll Smith and Son Inc. Wholesale Grocers — Newberry, 3 C. 30-4-tc. For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio GEO. N. MARTIN Radio Service SALES and SERVICE BOYCE STREET Opposite County Library 24 HOURS SERVICE Telephone 311W MOTHERS—I Am ready to do your sewing—Alterations—Baby Smocking. Call 662-W 28-tn SEASOn , t&v. I Again we greet the Christmas Season with its wonderful V spirit of good will and good cheer, and we take this means of expressing “s our esteem for each of you. The South Carolina National Bank JOHN T. NORRIS, MGR. J. L KEITT J. A. SATTERWHITE J. A. BOWERS LEWIS J. SHEALY THOMAS B. BUZHARDT GLADYS H. CARLTON GENEVA H. WALL AUCE DANIELSON MINNIE KINARD MARY S. SALLEY JIM SIMPKINS f SECRETS “1 didn’t find that billfold. Midge,’’ he stammered. give him time to examine his And in privacy. That’s what he’d planned to tell her if she ever questioned him. He’d never kept anything from Midge before, excepting . . . But, he’d been young and had paid society . Bill trembled as he thought of the “fumble’’ back there on the street. What if ... He waited until he was sure Midge was busy with the sandwiches before he got the billfold from bis overcoat pocket. Finally, after what seemed an eternity, he was examining its con tents Here was more money than he’d ever had in his hands before. * • S UDDENLY Bill heard Midge’s voice. It seemed to come from far away and then to crash in his ears. “Bill, why don’t you answer me . . . And whatever have you there?’’ He tried to get the billfold into his pocket before she came to his side. But again there was a fumble. “Oh, oh . . . Midge. I . . .” He stopped short and brought the bill fold back to view and slowly banded it to her. “I found it tonight . . . Lands- bury’s corner . . . Meant to sur prise you . . .” he said lamely. Midge fingered the contents ex citedly. “Bill, you must call the man Im mediately . . He must be wor ried.’’ “Do you think I’m a fool . . . It’s . . . And Christmas only five days away ... I have so little . . . This could be our happiest Christmas. . Midge stared at him as he spoke. He was talking in a tone she’d never heard from him before. “How could we ever have s mer ry Christmas . . . We’d never for get . . Don’t you see . . .” There was a brief tense silence as Bill looked at the billfold in her outstretched hand. “Bill, the phone number Is on the license . . • • • The lights on the tiny Christmas tree was blurred«as Bill put his packages beside it. Lately, every thing seemed to blur thru a mist of tears whenever he thought of Midge and Christmas. Why hadn’t he told her everything the night that he returned the billfold instead of wait ing until now. He looked up to see Midge standing in the doorway. “Midge dear, sit down . . . I’ve something I’ve got to say . . .*• “What, darling . . “I didn’t find that billfold. Midge .. I ...” he stammered, “I did that once before . . . long before I met you ...” , Her lips began to quiver and big tears began to tumble down her cheeks but she was smiling. “Say something. Midge . . . Ask me what I mean . . “There’s nothing to ask, darling . . . The doll dresser In the window at Landsbury’s had a mirror and . . And darling, as of this moment it is the merriest Christmas evar . . . 1 had hoped and prayed that you’d tell me . . . and you hava . . . Now, let’s open our Christmas secrets . . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1&60 mm and. uia By Hal Marquette M IDGE AND BILL were standing in front of Landsbury’s depart ment store, window wishing Sud denly. Bill looked down at the side walk at his foot nudged the objec* he had dropped “Fumbler.” he said under his breath and glanced toward Midge She was gazing intently at the toys and did not seem to notice when he stooped to pick up the billfold and slyly put it into his pocket. Other wise . . . “Bill, look,” Midge was saying as she pointed to a large doll dresser “Why the interest in toys . . Now lf ‘. . ” He was hunting for words to hide his agitation. Midge felt a slight warmth come to her cheeks and her heart be gan to pound. For a second she wondered if she could finish his ’now if and tell him here and now. She wondered if they could be think ing of the same thing. They continued on their way back to the apartment. Bill was glad and relieved when Midge suggested coffee That would /A Clary-Martin Feed & Seed Store 1013 Caldwell Street Phone 33 Christmos is o time of greeting * and words of appreciation. So, here are our good wishes ond a hearty thanks s for your patronage. I ' V YOUNGS FRUIT STORE 1311 Mem Street Phone 211 u X bV m. A\ ;•*• • f kSN • i! '■cfss v • %. % i|M *•? As one neighbor to on- • 1 other, we would like you to know how much we ap preciate your friendship. We wish you o layout season. vv!\HV' • •; : : ; ;v : 1: • • • x-* fay n; Petes Grocery and Lunch Stand !k Our sincere appreciation of the congenial friendships and pleasant associations comes to you with Season % Greetings. THE MARKET BASKET 1110 Harrington Street Phone 940 - . V • - v- -- • - - . . ■m