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Chicago Deadline There was a man who called a spade a spade— until he stumbled over one in the dark. VOL. 14—NO. 4 .? - - - Many men are pessimists when it comes to buying— but hey like to buy from an optimist. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1951 Many Expected Here For College Class Exercises Several hundred alumni will be making their way back to Newberry college campus this coming weekend. The 1951 com mencement program promises to be one of the best in the history of the institution. On Saturday evening. June 2nd, five classes will hold reunions, while five will hold their re unions at the Alumni Luncheon ,gOD Monday, June 4th. The class of 1926, will have some eighty folks present for their 25th re union in the Newberry Commun ity Hall on Saturday, June 2nd. The class of 1931, the Rev. J. C. Addy, of Graniteville, president, will hold their 20th reunion • at Central Methodist Church on Sat urday, June 2nd at 8:00 p.m. The class of 1936, Mr. Carl Ringer, of Florence, president, will hold their 15th reunion in the College Board ing Hall on Saturday, June 2nd at 8:00 p.m. The class of 1941. Mrs. Hal Kohn. Jr., chairman, will hold their 10th reunion in the Newberry Hotel on Saturday, June 2nd at 8:00 p.m. The class of 1946 is planning on having their reunion at the Hotel Wise man on Saturday, June 2nd. On Sunday, June 3rd, the Rev. Wynne C. Boliek, D.D.. of Colum bia, will preach the Baccalaure ate Sermon in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul E. Monroe, local pastor, and the Rev. Karl W. Kinard, D.D., president of the South Carolina Lutheran Synod will serve as liturgists. On Sunday afternoon from 4:30 until 5:30, Dr. and Mrs. Jas. C. Kinard, will be hosts to the sen iors and their parents at a recep tion in their home. On Sunday evening, June 3rd at 8:30, the Newberry College Singers, under the very capable direction of Professor Milton W. Moore, will give their annual musical. Immediately after the program a reception will be held in Smeltzer Hall. . Monday, June 4th at 10:30 a m. the Graduating Exercises will be held in the college gym The address will be given by Dr. W. W. Pierson, Dean of the Graduate^ School at the University of North Carolina. The class of 1901, will have seats of honor at this com mencement. Immediately after the exercies, the Alumni Association will be hosts to the many alumni and friends on the campus for a “Drop-In” in Smeltzer Hall. At 1:30 p.m. the annual Alumni Luncheon will be held in the Col lege Boarding Hall with the class of 1961 as honor guests along with other outstanding person ages. The following classes will hold their reunions at the lunch eon, 1901, 1906, 1911, 1916, 1921. Reservations for the luncheon should be made to the proper class authority or to the Alumni Office, P. O. Box 371, Newberry. To Get Awards + $1.50 PER YEAR County Memorial Hospital Is Dedicated In Program Honoring War II Heroes REV. CLARENCE K. DERRICK JULIUS B. HORTON Shown above are two men who will be awarded honorary de grees at Commencement Exercises Monday at Newberry College. The Rev. Clarence Kesler Derrick, left, native of Lexington and Richland counties, will be awarded the doctor of divinity de gree. Julius Broyles Horton, right, native of Chattanooga, Tenn., will be honored with the degree of doctor of humane letters. Newberry Graduates Will Hear Sermon By Dr. Boliek Realty Transfers For Newberry County Given Newberry Mary E. Gary to N. W. Wil liam and Carey Williams one lot and one building (1-4 of an acre), $5.00. W. E. Bruice to William C. Ruff, Jr., one lot and one build ing, 90’ x 169.7’, on Mower Ave., $3000 and other considerations. Keitt Purcell to Sarah Jack- gon, one lot and one building, 76’ x 163’ on Evans street, $7450. Newberry Outside The Kendall Company to Fletch er Rinehart, one lot 80’ x 183’ on Rivers street $350. Mt. Bethel Germany Wilton R. Elrod and Rosa El rod to Troy E. Elrod one lot <portion of 34 acres tract), $5.00 love and affection. Cromer Lucindy Flore Hatton to Caro lina Land Company 127 acres, $1135. Johnstone John B. Dreher, L. Susie Dreher and Rosa B. Dreher to Newberry Electric Cooperation Inc., eight acres $5000. Prosperity Annie Lee Langford, et al to W. L. Metts, one lot $100. Midway Mary A. Livingston to J. B. Livingston, Jr., 4.11 acres, $5.00 love and affection. Helena Ruth Clary McCord and Mar garet Clary Workman, et al to Clyde L. Amlck, five acfes, $3,- 660. Mudlic John B. Scurry to John F. Scurry and Gerald W. Scurry 3024 acres, $5.00 love and af fection. Gerald W. Scurry and Margaret S. Mosley to John F. Scurry and John B. Scurry. 3024 acres, $3600. Whitmire Dok M. Field and Bertie G. Field to Lee Asbor Kinard, one lot and one building, 409 Grant street, $484 and other considera- ♦Inna, The Rev. Wayne C. Boliek, D. D., pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reforma tion, Columbia, will preach the baccalaureate sermon in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Sunday morning, June 3rd. at 11:30 A. M. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Paul E. Monroe, Jr., and President Karl W. Kinard, D. D. of the South Caro lina Synod will serve as litur gists. Doctor Boliek is a native of Virginia and the son of a Luth eran minister. He is a graduate of Lenior-Rhyne College and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. In 1945 his alma mater, Lenoir-Rhyne College conferred upon him the honarary degree of Doctor of Divinity. Doctor Boliek has served as president of the Board of Trustees of the Low- man home, White Rock, since 1932. He is a member of the Diricting Committee of the Christ ian Higher Education Year Ap peal of the United Lutheran Church. In 1950 he was elected to the Executive Board of the Unit ed Lutheran Church in America. He has served on various commit tees and boards of the church and civic organizations in the com munity. The graduating exercises of the 94th commencement will be held in the college gymnasium begin ning at 10:30 a. m. Monday morn ing, June fourth. The address to the class will be delivered by Dr. William Whatley Pierson, dean of the graduate school and profes sor of history and political science at the University of North Caro lina. Doctor Pierson is a native of Alabama. Among his degrees are Ph.B., State Normal college, Troy, Ala.; A.B. and A.M., University of Ala.; A.M. and Ph.D., Columbia university; Litt.D., Boston univer sity. He taught history in Colum bia university and since 1916 has been associated with the Univer sity of North Carolina. He Is ft distinguished author Qf a number of historicaL"AVorks:—Dr. Pierson has long been prominent In the activities of the Southern Associa tion of Colleges and Secondary schools. An outstanding Southern educa tor and accomplished scholar, Dr. Pierson w r ill bring to the class and their friends on June fourth, a message of profound worth. At the graduating exercises ninety-six young men and young women will receive their degrees. Of this number 17 are young wo men and 79 are young men. 22 Get Diplomas At Graduation Exercises At Prosperity School The commencement exercise of the Prosperity School were well attended Friday evening, May 25 the class exercises were given in the form of a play, “Alma Mater’s Children.” Woven into the play were the history given by Burton Lewis; the prophecy, by Grady Sanford; the statistics by Charles Richardson; the poem by Drucie Connelly; the will, Gurdon Wright Counts Jr., and the distribution of gifts by Linda Hancock. Gay Bowers was class president. On Sunday morning the Rev. Charles Edwards, Pastor of the A. R. P. Church in Columbia, preached a timely sermon to the graduates and the large assem blage of people. Mr. Dode Philips, Director of Physical Education of the State Department of Education, was the guest speaker. Miss Gay Bowers gave the salutatory and Miss Beth Pugh was valedictorian. Supt. C. E. Hendrix delivered diplomas to Robert Barnes, Don ald Bowers, Gay Bowers, Drucie Connelly, Gurdon Wright Counts, Jr., James Robert Hamm, Linda Hancock, Paul Hawkins, Emory Hipp, Burton Lewis, Mary Frances Long, Mary Frances Mc- Cartha; Jimmie Metts, Doris Moore, Beth Pugh, Charles Rich ardson, Grady Sanford John Sei bert, Nancy Livingston Shealy, Herman Vaugh, and Freedie Hunt er Vaughn. Awards and medals were given by Mr. Walter C. Trammell. The following were wnners. English-4 years—Beth Pugh Science—Wayne Counts History—Dorothy Leaphart Commerce—Beth Pugh Danforth Foundation, Gay Bow ers and Emory Hipp Citizenship—Doris Moore and Linda Hancock Athletic—James Robert Hamm, and Peggy Hipp French—Faye Shealy English 8th gr^de — Jimmy Riser Music—Margaret Harmon Little Miss Judy Halfacre and Ray Hipp, mascots of the senior class of the Prosperity School, were joint hostess and host at a party honoring the members of the class, Tuesday evening, May 22, at the home of Ray Hipp. The circus idea was used in the decorations, entertainment, and refreshments. Streamers of red and black crepe paper, red balloons, and circus scenes were used through out the party rooms. Upon entering, each guest was given a red rose cluster and a clown cap. A number of clever circus stunts, games, and contests were directed by Miss Mabel Hipp and Mrs. G. L. Halfacre. Papcorn peanuts, animal crack ers, and candy were given as prizes. Hanging from the chandelier in the living room was a cluster of red balloons one for each guest Within the balloons were instruc tions which led to the favors, hidden in the house and yard. The favors with appropriate vers es suggested individual character istics of the members. The guests were then invited into the dining room where a palatable chicken salad plate with iced tea was served. Punch and circus cookies were served in the hall. Misses Minnie Kinard, Shirley Hipp and Mabel Hipp assisted Mrs. Halfacre and Mrs. Hipp in serving. ^ Judy is the daughter* of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lee Halfacre and Ray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hipp. The William Lester chapter of the U.D.C. will meet Friday after- tnoon with Mrs. S. A. Quattle- baum. Miss Kay Connelly spent the weekend in Swansea as the guest of Miss Joline Rast. Henry Lee Wheeler of Griffin, Ga. spent Friday night with his mother, Mrs. J. S. Wheel er. Mrs. Wheeler accompanied him home for a few days visit. Mr. and Mrs: Fred Wise and their little daughter, Judy of Columbia were weekei d guests of Mrs. Wise’s mother, Mrs, Lind say Fellers. Mrs. Viola Richanlson and Miss Eunice Adams of Newber ry visited Mrs. John Stockman Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Pugh of (continued on page eight) By Mrs. A. H. Counts Under the blue skies high over head, dotted here and there by tiny white clouds, several huh- dred people sat Wednesday after noon on the lawn of the New berry County Memorial hospital and heard the service which dedi cated the handsome structure to honor the young men and woraeh who served Newberry county In World War II and to the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice with their lives. Major Gen. James C. DoziejV; adjutant general of South Caro lina, the speaker, was introduce^ by Col. Thomas H. Pope, who®4 ”? 8e father, the late Dr. T. H. Pope In troduced the speaker, the late Dr. Robert Cathcart of Charlestoth when the original plant was dedi cated in December, 1925. eral Dozier said, this date a all brings to mind the legion o' Americans who have dedicat their lives to freedom. We today pause to pay our respei see in their sacrifice not dust to I ashes but a vision of liberty. Wd'* shall carry the burning torch till it lights up every hamlet on the globe with the spark of freedom. Pointing to Communism as the great enemy facing the country and of the throwing of young men into Korea, he paid tribute to General MacArthur as a great military leader. “We are all look* ing to General Ridgeway as another great leader and pray ing that his efforts in Korea may result In ultimate victory. But It is to that idol of our over- flowing hearts the beloved GI o$ whom we heap our admiration^ and our adoration. It is he w is winning the victory,’* he sal Following the dedicatory pray4 ers by Dr. James C. Kinard, presi- cpnveniences. it contain dent of Newberry college, Colonel ahd 12 bassinets. The Pope read the names of the ho% ored dead, of World War Two. TM» list was carried in last week’s issue of The Shin. Then the hospital JM# turned over officially to the board 7 of trustees by Colonel Pope. Geprge K. Dominick, chairman of the board said in acceptance, “Mr. chairman, speaking for and in behalf of the board of trustees of Newberry County Memorial Hospital and Its employes, we ac cept this building, mindful of the responsibility which it carries. All in memory of the citizens of this county in World War II who gave their all for us. Out of war, sweat, blood, {ears and death came this building, dedicat ed to the health and to relieve suffering among the people of our county or even a stranger within our gates. We accept this trust and these responsibilit ies and may to God that we never forget. We extend to all of you a most cordial invitation to inspect your hospital.” Open house was held following | tendent of the hospital the ceremony at which time the visitors were welcomed by the hospital officials and personnel. The band gave a concert. The Newberry County Memorial hospital is composed of the orig inal two-story building of the Newberry County hospital built in 1925 and the three wings which have just been added with the complete overhauling and recondi tioning of the old plant. In one of the new annexes Is. housed the Newberry County Health department. The County Health department is composed of Dr. J. Claud county health officer; James R. Wise, principal sanitar- ; Miss Theresa Lightsey, R.N., Alva Glenn, R.N.; Miss Hat- White, R.N.; Mrs. Preston a, stenographer, and R. O. tings, sanitarian. _ the east wing of the new Addition is located the dietiary department, dining rooms and locker rooms for employes. This is located on the basement floor. On the first floor of the east wing is the Negro annex with 1$ adult beds and a waiting room. There are four Negro graduate nurses on duty. The first floor also contains the emergency suits, new elevator and the medical record library. The second floor of the east wing contains the surgical suite composed of a major and minor operating room, cub-sterilizing department, doctor’s and nurse’s wash room, a delivery suite and private rooms. Only minor changes were made on the second floor. The entire plant is modern and up to date, in every respect with the latest equipment and nveniences. It contains 66 beds new ad- s are of fire-proof construc- and the original part is with a sprinkler system heating plant. &> ifeo hoog^lftl prop* new' laundry has been added and a new boiler plant in stalled. The hospital was dedicated free of debt. The federal government paid one third of the total cost and the balance of the funds was raised by public subscription and county participation. The coun ty delegation was active id the planning and construction pro gram. The total cost was $400,- 000. The hospital board of directors ncludes George K. Dominick, chairman; A. W. Murray, chair man of the building committee; Joseph L. Keitt, treasurer; J. R. Wise, secretary; Eugene S. Blease, Clifford T. Smith, James Henderson Abrams, Dr. C. K. Wheeler, Mrs. David Hayes and Mrs. B. O. Long. James W. Henderson is superin- Commencement Speakers REV. WAYNNE C. BOLIEK DR. W. W. PIERSON Shown above, left the Rev. Waynne C. Boliek, D.D., who will preach the baccalaureate aermon Sunday morning at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Dean William W. Pierson, (right) Ph.D., Litt.S., of the Graduate School, University of North Carolina, who will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of Newberry College on Monday. Remains of Eleven Fair Family Slaves Being Reburied Here The remains of Negro slaves and servants of the Fair family are being moved from the old Fair Slave Cemetery at Rose- mont, and are being reintered in the Werts cemetery near Drayton Street school. Eleven, or what remain* of the bodies of eleven slaves and servants have been located. In some of the graves bones were found and in some only ashes. R. P. Fair who is supervising the moving of the bodies, is hav ing each put in seperate wooden box for reburial. Rosemont cemetery was given to the town by the grandfather of Mr. Fair about 1868, and the whole length of the bank part, about 90 feet, was set asHw tar the slaves, and senpagia ft Fair famfly. Mr. Fair is giving the old slave cemetery, and the heirs of tha Calmes, and Harrington families are giving the land surrounding the old stone wall cemetery to (continued on page eight) RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH HUSBAND Grady S. Goggans of New York, N. Y. recently spent a weekend with his wife, the former Mar garet Minick, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Goggans in the Hartford community. Mrs. Goggans returned to New York with her husband where they will make their home for the present. Mr. Goggans is con nected with the Conversions & Surveys Inc., firm. Education Board Formulate Plans For New School Districts The Newberry County Board of Education met in the office of the Supt of Education James D. Brown In the court house on Monday, May 28, and worked out tentative plans to divide the coun ty into seven school districts, centering around the present seven high schools. And, if pos sible, to get this plan in opera tion by the next school year be ginning in September. Mr. Brown said that this plan “will not effect any couny school this coming year, now operating. The chief effect will be noted in the change of levies for school purposes for the JjMQr 1952-53, rather tfcaa in jakiltasBlge of the operation of the soMota. J* S- Ritchie^)a£vJ$lfbitmire is Board. Other members are R. C. Neel, Jr., Silverstreet; Hugh M. Epting, Bush River; L. M. Shealy, Little Mountain; Dr. Carroll A. Pinner, Jr., Peak; Jacob S> Wheel er, Prosperity and Joe L. Keitt, Newberry. Superintendent of Ed ucatton Brown, ex office member of the board, is secretary. V. F. W. AUXILIARY MEMBERS ATTEND CONVENTION Miss Evelyn Burns president of V. F. W. Auxiliary and two of the members, Mrs. Ruby Dickert Trice and Mrs.- Maxcy Stone, at tended the V. F. W. Convention which' was held at the Francis Marion hotel In Charleston Friday through Sunday of last week. Scouts Honor Court, Parents Night Held A Parents’ Night and Court of Honor was held by Troop 66, Boy Scouts, at Its headquarters on Monday night. May 28. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. W. A. Mason, Chairman of the Newberry District. After the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Scout Oath, Scout Nathan Saint-Amand gave a word of welcome to the parents and friends. Rev. G. H. Hodges, past or of Central Church and a form er Scouter gave a most Interest ing talk which was enjoyed by all. Mr. John F. Clarkson, Chair man of the Troop Committee, then took charge of the presenta tion of several badges and awards. Kenneth Frick, son of Mrs. O. W. Frick, received the Eagle Badge, the highest rank in Scouting. Tommy Folk, * son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Folk, was presented the Yearly Honor Award of the troop, which Is the highest honor the troop can give one of its members. William Neville, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. A. Neville, was given the Gold Eagle Palm for ten Merit Badges above those - retired for Eagle Rank. Andral Faris, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Faris, received the Life Scout Badge, which is next to Eagle Rank. Registration Certificates for 1951-62 were pre sented to all Scouts. The Scouts then went outside for games and an informal dis cussion period was held with the parents, after which refreshments were served. Troop 66 is sponsored by the Newberry Lions Club. JOINS HOSPITAL STAFF Mrs. James D. Brown has ac cepted a position with the staff of the Newberry Memorial hos pital. She will assist the busi ness manager, Mrs. Fred R. Rodeb sperger in her office. Seven Building Permits Issued For Past Week Seven building and repair per mits were issued during the past week by Building Inspector Sam A. Beam as follows: May 23 Charlie Davis, general repairs to garage, 707 Crosson street, $100. May 23, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., storage warehouse on College street, $2200. May 23, Forrest Lominack, re roof and general repairs to dwell ing on Glenn street, $750. May 24 John E. Abney, one car garage, wood frame, 1107 Pope street, $200. May 25, Mrs. J. T. Pitts, gen eral repairs to dwelling, 802 James street, $100. May 25, J. H. Cook, general re pairs and add one room to dwell ing, 503 Green street, $1500. May 25, C. D. Turner, general repairs to dwelling, 521 O’Neal street, $375. DRAYTON RUTHERFORD CHAPTER WILL MEET Mesdams W. G. Houses! and C. H. Cannon will be hostesses for the June meeting of the Drayton Rutherford Chapter in the home of Mrs. Fitzgerald Rutherford op College street, Tuesday afternoon, June 5th., at 4 o’clock. Since this is the last meeting before the summer vacation, it is hoped that every member will plan to be present. The few who have not paid their 1951 dues are asked to do so. This is the time for the annual Memorial for members having passed away during the year. Also for the election of officers. Mem bers having flag money will bring this to the Treasurer, Mrs. Charles Boyd. Misses Sallie Lee Cromer, Grace Summer, and Rosabel Thompsbn will give the historical program*. UTILE HEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harmon are now residing at 2106 Brown street where they moved last week. They formerly lived on Nance street. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Tarrer (Elizabeth Harmon) and family of Rock Hill, spent the past week end in the home of Mrs. Tarrer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Har mon on Brown street. B. M. Scurry returned to Charleston Wednesday where he is employed, after spending sev eral days here at his home on Mayer Avenue with his wife. Mrs. Sallie Lee Cromer, princi pal of the Whitmire grammar school, has arrived in the city to spend the summer months at her home on Keroes Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ringer and son, Douglas, of Florence are expected to spend this weekend with Mr. Ringer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Ringer on Chap man street. Carl is planning to attend his clas reunion at New berry College Saturday. Miss Betty Lafer, who will be a member of the Junior class at Columbia College next Session is spending her vacation at her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hawkins in the Hartford community. Mrs. William Fold of Moncks Corner is visiting her father, J. L.. Dickert and other relatives in the city and county. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Campbell and three sons, Billy, Joe and John of Spartanburg, were Sun day visitors in the home of Mr. Campbell’s narents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Campbell on Harrington street. Mrs. Joe Mighton of Wilming ton, N. C., is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. M. F. Bowler, and brother John A. 3 eterson on Glenn street. Miss Corrie Leila H&vird, a member of the Grey Court-Owens school faculty has arrived at her home on Boundary street to spend the summer months. Mrs. Estill Dill of Clinton was a weekend visitor in the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr .and Mrs. J. H. Ruff on Glenn street. Mrs. W. R. Reid, Mrs. Hope Wilson and Mrs. Fitzgerald Ruth erford attended their class re union at Converse College last Saturday. Miss Fay Murray and Miss Bet ty Floyd, students at Converse College, arrived In the city last Wednesday to spend the sum mer months with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Murray on Johnstone street, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Floyd on Mayer Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Martin will move about the 15th of June into the former Roy Clary home on Caldwell street. They are now residing in apartment in the home of Mrs. John A. Huffman on Wilson street. Harold C. Heisey, of Houston, Texas Is spending a few days here with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Heisy in the home of Mrs. J. H. West on Calhoun street, where the .Heiseys have an apartment. Mrs. J. H. Ruff and daughter Mrs. Julia R. Smith attended the wedding of Mrs. Ruff’s neice, Rae Morris to Jim McDuffie, of Gainsville, Ga., which was held Saturday afternoon In the Pres byterian church in Winnsboro. Mr. and Mrs. James Senn and two children, Susan and Debby, of Florence, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams of Stark- ville. Miss., are spending this weekend with their mother, Mry. George W. Senn on Harrington street Guest last Wednesday in the home of * Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ruff on Glenn street were, Mrs. Eloise Morris and daughter. Miss Rae Morris, Mrs. Jasen Hall, yrs. Bill Singletery and three children. Augusta, Ann and Mar* gnret all of Two Men Slated To Get Awards At College Finals The Rev. Clarence Kesler Der rick, a native of the Dutch Fork section in Lexington and Richland Counties, and Julius Broyles Hor ton of Columbia, will be awarded honorary degrees during the 94th commencement of Newberry Col lege. The Reverand Mr. Derrick will receive the Doctor of Divin ity degree and Mr. Horton, the degree of Doctor of Humane Let ters. The Ttev. Clarence K. Derrick is now serving as pastor’ of SL John’s Lutheran Church, Atlanta. Ga. He graduated from Newbe* - ry College in the class of 19?* and In 1927 he received his B. D. degree from the Lutheran Theo logical Seminary, Columbia. Hi has served pastorates in Swanser, Kings Mountain, N. C.; St. An drew's Lutheran Church, Chart© - ton, and his 't < =»©nt pastorate li Atlanta, since .9^5. During hH ministry in the South Carolin'i Lutheran Synod he served in- many of the boards and commit tees and was the first SynodicM Director of Lutheran World Action in the Synod. In Charte' - ton he was active in the loop l ministerial association and tin Southern Conference and vmi president of the Franke Horn a Board. In Charleston also be was Chaplain (Captain) of the Washington Light Infantry, Com pany L, Fourth Regiment of tb V South Carolina State Guards. In the Georgia-Alabama Synod he is at present a member of the Ex ecutive Committee of the Synod, the Secretary of Synod’s Mission Committee, and a member of th i i Committee on Ministerial Educr- tion. He has served on the Bogrrt of Trustees of Newberry cottage representing the Georgia-Alabama: Synod. He married the forme" Myrtle Davis of Columbia, and they have two children, Clarence, 1 , Jr t , a student at Newberry col lege. and Mildred, a student et Moreland School, Atlanta. . ' Julius Broyles Secretary of -the Christian Association of Is a native of Chattanooga, and graduated from the Chattano oga Institute of Technology lie. 1912. He is also a graduate of? the Y.M.CJL school and has done graduate work in Tennessee and Pennsylvania. Mr. Horton has traveled extensively in fourteen countries. Mr. Horton entered the Y.M. C.A. work in Chattanooga, and served with distinction in Knox ville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., Pit tsburg, Pa., and Columbia. He came to Columbia in 1920 and has made remarkable progress in promoting and developing the Columbia Y.M.C.A. He has in creased endowment, modernised the Y.M.C.A. building and has funds available to build a mod ern gymnasium and health club. When he came to the Columbia Y.M.C.A., the membership was 800 and now it is well over 4,000. |jle has served with distinction on many committees and boards of the National Council of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Horton is a prominent Methodist layman and is now the teacher of the Men’s Bible Class of Washington Street Methodist Church, Columbia. He has served on many boards and conferences of the Methodist Church and has been a delegate to national and international conferences of the Methodist Church and has been a delegate to natural and inter national conferences of the Meth odist Church and other religious organizations. Mr. Horton is the former Chair man of the President’s State Ap peal Board of Selective Service during World War II. He has served for many years as a mem ber of the Executive Committee of Boy Scouts in America. Mr. Horton is a member of the Colum bia Rotary Club. TODDS TO RETURN TO HOME IN CANADA Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Todd and daughter. Miss Mary Ann Todd, will return to their home in Canada the last of this week or the first of next week, after spending a .while in Newberry, and in Charlotte, N. C., with rel atives. Miss Todd, who was a member of the 1951 graduating class at Newberry high school will enter the Mcdill University at Montreal, Canada in the fall. BIRTHDAYS Mrs. C. J. McWhlrter, June 1; M. W. Clary and Mrs. Walter Hiller, June 2; Mrs. Mae A. Aull, Arthur Jacobs, Mrs. Lois Mer chant (Newberry route 4), Edwin Stokes, Jr., F. M. Baxter and Mrs. del vin Hancock, JftMta 3; B. V. Abrams* June S; Agnes Armffeld, daughter of