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Tears like man is the only animal that can be skinned more than once. Experience is what you get while* looking for some thing else. VOL. 14—NO. 42 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1952 -yr- 4 $1.60 PEE -YEAR BOYS ARE THAT WAY By J. M. ELEAZER True tales of boyhood have been appearing weekly under this head for a long time. Many folks have asked me to put ’em in a book. So last winter 1 went through 'em, picked a lot of ’em out, and now in March they are coming out in a book en titled “A Country Boy from The Dutch Fork.” It is being pub lished by the University of South Carolina Press. Late the other night I was re turning to Clemson from the mid state. As usual, out 17 miles from Columbia I turned right, through the familiar paths of childhood. The rocky ravine and bog holes, that we called a road 40 years ago, is now a beautiful ly curving strip of pavement winding through the hills. As I was passing through our part of the stone hills, memories came thick and fast. Our favor ite plum thicket was taken in widening the road. And the clay bank there where we had fought a yellow jacket nest as kids had been leveled dowm so I could not mark the spot. On down the creek I rolled at lively clip. At the bottom of Ray Hill a large 'possum was crossing the road. I stopped and backed up as quick as I could. But he had reached the sheltering darkness from the glare of my lights when I got there, and only the great still ness of the beautiful out-of-doors could be seen and heard. I rode on, thinking of that old ’possum. His ancestors escaped us, when we trapped and hunted there in our* youth, or lie wouldn’t have been there. A few weeks ago I traveled that road at noon, stopped by our old home, where my uncle now lives, and they had 'possum and 'taters for dinner. Another one, or maybe that same one, whose ancestors escaped us. They also had fres'h pig feet, cooked Dutch Fork style! And, to a Dutchman, there is nothing better. I feast ed mostly on- the latter. Pig feet, with ’taters from the ’possum, good eatin’! Whitmire Polio Effort Report Shows $782.64 Shan Suber, Whitmire chairman for the 1952 March of Dimes, re ported this week contributions from the polio drive in that city. Mr. Suber said, “As chairman of this 1952 polio drive, I would like to extend my deepest appre ciation to Miss Sallie Lee Crome* and Miss Pearl Stockman for their extra fine work in handling the solicitation of the grammar and high school funds. Also I would like to thank the Business and Professional club for their solicitation of the merchants and in this way, we were able to con tact every merchant for their do nations.” A breakdown of funds contrib uted is as follows: Contributions of mill employees $154.94; grammar school $151.99, high school $57.95; theatre (pass ing can through audience and throughout town) $88.64; mer chants $173.50; Aragon-Baldwin mill (overseers and office person nel) $23.00; colored school $7.62; Civic clubs, Biographical $6.00, Stevens $5.00, Goodfellows $5.00, Lions $10.00. Total contribution made dur ing the effort was $782.64. Valentine Queen Reigns At Civic League Carnival Mayor Wiseman Bestows Honor On Nancy Stone Miss Nancy Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E .Stone of Newberry, was crowned Queen of Hearts of the Civic’s League Val entine Carnival by Mayor James E. Wiseman Thursday evening. February 14, in the Newberry high school auditorium. She reign ed at the Valentine dance which followed immediately in the Com munity Hall. The selection for queen was made from a county wide field of fifty six contestants, representing business firms. Miss Harriet Dickeri, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Yancey T Dickert and Miss Norma Wessing er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Miller Wessinger, both of New berry, runner-ups to the Queen were selected as maids to serve with the Queen at the dance. Miss Safie Clary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clary w-as chosen from among the contes tants to represent New-berry at the Azalea Festival. The carnival w-as sponsored by the Newberry Civic League, a member of the state federation of womens clubs, under the lead ership of Dr. 'Mamie S. Summer. The proceeds from the carnival will be used to finance the leagues many projects. Mrs. Price K. Harmon had charge of the carnival program which opened with several dances by the pupils from Mrs. Meredith Harmon’s dance classes. The judges for the contest were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mobley, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McDuffie and Mrs. M. P. Corbett, all of Colum bia. A Junior Carnival was held in the afternoon at which time Janice Whitaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Whitaker, w-as crow-ned queen and Bobby Carl ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon C. Carlton, was dubbed king. ■d Wit wm - ix-x-x-xr-ill —•• • ■ ■ -y nn-x-:-:'- x-nx-Sx-xx-x:;: xx-xn I x-x-r-x-x SSSW; Frank C. Hilton, commander-in-chief of the Vetera** of Fc come to Newberry from Mayor James E. Wiseman white a large visit in Newberry Friday afternoon which marked hie last appe; are: first row: Dr. Mamie S. Summer, Mrs. C. A. Dufford, Mies Ruby Trice, Hilton, Wiseman, State Commander James R. Mann, Tom M. Fellers, Thomas H. Pope, Dave Caldwell, Ralph L. Wiiba Stone, Jesse Holland, Frank E. Jordan, Jr., Jake R. Wise, and Forum To Discuss Bond Improvements In Newb Valley Dairy Jersey Rated By Club A registered Jersey cow owned by C. T. Smith of Valley Dairy Farm, Kinards, has been rated a Tested Dam by The American Jersey Cattle Club. The distinc tion was awarded Bowlina You'll De Sharon for having three off spring with official production records. Deed Transfers Newberry No. 1 Myra M. Cannon to Greenville argain House, one lot and one uilidng, 1109 Boyce street, $2700. T. B. Perry to J. P. Adams, ae lot and one building, $5.00 ad other valuable considerations. Newberry No. 1 Outside Charles Crowder to William R. rooks, two lots, $300. B. T. Bickley to Mrs. W. W. off, 3.36 acres and one build- ig, $6500. T. W. Brown to James Brown, ae lot SO’xlSO’ on Ebenezer Road, aw assesed to grantee, $1.00. James Brown to T. W. Brown, ae lot 150’xl20’, on Glenn street ctension, now assessed to gran ge. $1.00. Sllverstreet No. 2 Mrs. Belle V. Dlpner to H. W. ipner, Jr., one lot 150’x300’, $1.00 ove and affection. 12th Annual Meeting 1 Of Methodist Women Slated Feb* 26-28 The Tw-elfth Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the Woman’s Society of Christ ian Service of the Methodist Church will be held in Atlanta, Ga., at the First Methodist church, February 26-27-28. This Jurisdiction embraces nine South ern states and the Cuba mission. • Mrs. E. U. Robinson, of Frank- line, Tenn., is president of the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Delegates from the South Caro lina Conference Woman’s Society of Christian Service who will attend are: Mrs. Helen B. Bourne, Greenwood, Mrs. J. Ashby Turn er, Columba; Mrs. H. D. West, Bowman, Miss Nina Collins. Con way, Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson, Laurens, Mrs. L. A. Hartzog, Olar, and Mrs. W. L. Parker, Chester field. The general theme of the meet ing will be “Give us the Faith That Folows On.” Auditor Urges Returns Prior To Deadline County Auditor Pinckney N. Abrams reminded taxpayers to day of the deadline for return ing 1952 taxes. The auditor said that returns on personal property, new build ings and real estate transfers as well as poll tax must be return ed at his office not later than Friday, Feb. 29 to avoid penalty. l ift V Vars of the United States receives the official handshake of wel- Hegation of Newberrians look on. The VFW head enjoyed a brief in South Carolina during his visit. Shown above (left to right) 'ace Summer, Miss Evelyn Burns, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilbanks, Mrs. !*rle Bergen; second row: Rep. Walter Lake, Pickney N. Abrams, iJm, Price K. Harmon; third row: Judge Steve C. Griffith, E. Maxcy lames C. Kinard. —Photo Courtesy The State issue For Capital y Be Aired Tonight Judge Griffith Passes Up Pay Boost Chance 10 Justices Take Offer Of Assembly Mrs. L. E. S. Bowers Passed Monday In Columbia Hospital -* Mrs. L<§¥a TcktelT Shealy'HJSwers, 73, widow of Dr. J. L. Bowers Of Little Mountain died early Mon day morning at the Providence Hospital in Columbia after an ill ness of four years. She was born and reared in Little Mountain, the daughter of the late Thomas N. and Cum- mming Addy Shealy. She was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, where she was h mem ber of the Women’s Missionary Society and the Ladies’ Aid. She is survived by two sons, Marvin C. (Doc), Fort Benning, Ga.; and Jacob L. Bowers, Lit tle Mountain; one daughter, Mrs. Bunnie Bowers Long, Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Wes singer, Whitmire; Mrs. Mattie Derrick and Mrs. Talthia Shealy, Little Mountain; and one brother, Joseph H. Shealy, Cross Hill, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church by the Rev. J. S. Wessinger, the Rev. D. M Shull, the Rev. W C. Bolick and the Rev. Grady L. Cooper. Burial was in the church cemetery. Local And Personal News Of Interest From Prosperity The World Day of Prayer will be held Friday, February 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the Lutheran church. Mrs. James Counts is the leader. The Rev. L LeGrande Mayer will be the speaker. Wednesday evening, February 27, at 7:30 Ash Wednesday Ser vice’s will be held at Grace Lutheran Church. The Holy Com munion will be administered. Every Sunday evening during Lent, services will be held at Grace Church. A series of in formal discussions on “The Faith and Life of the Lutheran Church” will be given. The public is invited to all services. Mrs. W. A. Ballentine was hostess to the Crepe Myrtle Gar den Club last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. R. M. Ballentine was a guest. Mrs. C. S. Wessinger, presi dent, presided over the meet ing. “Beautifying With Herbs” was the subject discussed by the program leader, Mrs. Raymond Ruff. Mrs. C. K. Wheeler, glean er, gave the origin of Valentine. In a Valentine contest conducted by Mrs. C. S. Wessinger, Mrs. W. A. Ballentine was winner. The hostess served a salad plate with iced tea. The members of the 7th grade had a weiner roast last Tuesday night at the Community Hall. Mrs. Julian Ruff, home room teacher, and the grade mothers chaperoned the party. The Iris Garden Club held Its February meeting last Wednes day afternoon with Mrs.' Leon Shealy as hostess. Mrs. L. C. Pugh gave an infor mative and interesting discussion on corsages. Mrs. Otis Shealy gave gleanings. Mrs. Shealy con ducted a Valentine contest with Mrs. J. I. Ruff prize winner. After the business session the hostess assisted by her mother, Mrs. Elbert Counts, served a salad plate, cake and punch. The members of the J.H.A. of the Prosperity School and their guests enjoyed a party Saturday evening at the Community Hall. Mrs. W. H. Leaphart, Jr., home economics teacher, and Mr. Leap- hart were chaperones. The Valentine motif was used in the decorations and refresh ments. Mrs. Alice Faye Koon and Miss Barbara Alice Brown directed the games. London fog with individual cakes was served. Little Miss Cathy J. Meyers and Master David Bowers were crowned Queen and King of Hearts at the Valentine Carnival sponsored by the M.Y.F. of Zion Church, last Thursday evening, at the Oneal School house. Run ners-up were Debbie Dennis and Terry Fellers. The crowning was done by Jacob Bowers, who was Master of Cermonies. Gifts were given to the eighteen contestants. Cathy is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Robert Meyers and is staying wTth her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Fellers while her father is in the service. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bowers of Newberry and Pros perity. (continued on page eight) An open forum will be over Radio Statio* WKDK to (Friday) at 6:15 p.m. to the public generally in regi to a proposed bond election foe the City of Newberry to raise money to make capital improver ments. . | Mayor James E. Wiseman, members of city council, and in terested citizens will be heard on the program. Several months ago at a citfc; zens meeting it was proposed tha the city float a bond issue foi capital improvements. Extensie: of sewer and water lines, a cit; garage, street equipment, garbag disposal plant and other improv ments were proposed at that tim The citizens were in favor of th issuance of bonds and a petitio was drawn for signature of th freeholders of the city. Apprpt’ mately 1200 names are*. to order ..an eiectkm* - , _ only about 600 have signed the petition circulated by civic or ganizations and service clubs. / Since some of the improve ments have already been made pending approval of the bonds, the city is operating at about a $30,000 deficit because the bonds have not been voted, and improve ments made so far have been paid for out of current operating in come. At the last meeting of city council, it was decided that taxes would have to be increased enough to pay for the work al ready done if the bond election is not held and carried. It is estimated that an increase of about ten mills wil be neces sary to take care of the $30,000 deficit. Geo. M.' Stoudemire Services Monday At Capers Chapel George Marion Stoudemire, 81, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his son, Ollie T. Stoude^ mire, in Little Mountain. He had been ill since November. Mr. Stoudemire was born and reared near Peak, in Newberry County, a son of the late Tom and Ann Summer Stoudemire. He was a farmer and a member ef Capers Chapel Methodist Church. For the past three years he lived with his son. He was married to the late Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Stoudemire, who dbd in 1949. Surviving are one son, Mr. Stoudemire, Little Mountain; three grandchildrer and four great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his im mediate family. Funeral services were conduct ed Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Capers Chapel Methodist Church by the Rev. A. E. Becknell, his pastor, and the Rev. Grady L. Cooper. Burial was in the church ceme tery. Oscar Mell Holbert Passes At Kinards Oscar Mell Holbert, 60, died Tuesday night at his home at Kinards. He was a native of Georgia but had lived near Clin ton 20 years. He was a mem ber of the Baptist church in Georgia. Surviving are his jvife, Mrs. Bertha Holbert; two sons, Ed ward B. and Hubert Holbert, Clin ton; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Virginia Whelchel, Joanna; Mrs. Betty Smith, Kinards; two step children, Clarence Hill, Joanna; Milford Hill, Kinards; four sis ters, Mrs. Ora Thornton, Mrs. Belle Black, Mrs. Mattie Rouse and 'Miss Fanny Holbert, Athens, Ga.; 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild and five step-grand children. Funeral services were conduct ed Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Kinards Baptist Church by the Rev. J. E. Mitchell. Burial was in Lydia Mill cemetery. Edna Phillips Featured In Final Concert Edna Phillips, colorature so prano, will appear here next Fri day, February 29 in the third and final concert of the season sponsored by the Newberry Com munity Concert association. The attraction will be presented at Holland Hall on the Newber ry college campus at 8:00 p.m., thus bringing to a successful con clusion this season’s concerts which, have received wide acclaim from Newberrians and out-of-town concert-goers. Luckthat led to musical iiseis, against-all-odds ambition, exceptional musicianship and a beautiful voice — all these are woven into the story of Edna Phillips, brilliant young colorature soprano who stepped from her desk as billing clerk to billing as soloist with Toscanini. Since that memorable Easter Sunday, 1945, when having been chosen by Toscanini to sing the role of the “Happy Spirit” in the great conductor’s broadcast of the sec ond act of Gluck’s “Orfeo,” Edna Phillips launched her career, the attractive coloratura has been a featured artist at numerous prominent music festivals, soloist with various major symphony orchestras and has appeared in recital for many musical clubs. Toscanini again showed his de light in her growing artistry by choosing her once more for one of his NBC Symphony Inroad- casts—the special program on November 1, 1947 commemorating the centenary of Mendelssohn’s death. The soprano’s other radio appearances include such typical hours as the “International Har vester” program, “the Ford Hour” and M Music for Tonight.” During the 1947-48 season she completed 60 transcontinental tour dates as the soprano of the Columbia Grand Opera Quartet. Arrangements for next’s year's series of concerts are now in the planning stage and a concen trated drive for memberships will be held in the near future. Announce Services At Clayton Memorial Rev. Wm. Rainey Bennett will conduct preaching services at Clayton Memorial church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. The pastor has announced for his topic “Spiritual Agriculture”. Sunday school will be held at ten o’clock with the Rev. E. L. Halfacre leading. An invitation has been extend ed to the public generally to at tend these services. Asks Prompt Retting Of Director Ballots Secretary of Chamber of Com merce, Cliff Graham asks mem bers to please fill out their sec ond and last ballots mailed to them a few days ago. “You are asked to vote for six men on these ballots who will serve on the Chamber of Commerce Board for the next two years,” the Sec retary said. Mr. Graham said these ballots must be in his office not later than Friday night, since they will be tabulated Saturday morning. 10 Newberry Seniors Complete Studies For B.S. Degrees Ten Newberry College Seniors completed academic requirements for graduation with the closing of the first semester, January 25, 1952. The B.S. degree will be award ed to the following seniors at the regular graduation exercises, June 2, 1952: Mrs. Jennylee Counts Foster, Prosperity; Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Harmon Caddell, Lex ington; John Robert Davenport, Newberry; Henry Grady Deck, Jr., Pelzer; Max Sheldon Du- Bose, Lamar; Ted Holmes Hen drick, Monroe, N. C.; William Henry Lee, Lowrys; Jimmy D. Main, Olar; J. C. Nobles, Pros perity; and Lewis L. Noell, Greensboro, N. C. Hendrix’s Daughter Has Birthday Party Miss Fronie Hendrix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bloome Hendrix of Mollohon celhbratted- her birthday Wednesday, Feb. 13. About 10 little boys and girls en joyed games, which were gotten up by Mrs. Hendrix and Miss Rosalind Werts. Cake, ice cream and drinks were served. Fronie ^received many nice gifts. A good time was had by all. A SON Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jones are the proud parents of a son, horn in the Newberry Memorial Hos pital on Monday, February 18th. Permits Total $$,725 In Week Five building and repair per mits, totaling $8,725 were is sued during the past week as follows: Eugene Spearman, a building permit on the 16th for one four-room dwelling on Gilder street, $3000. On the 20th Mrs. W. G. Hou- seal was issued a permit for gen eral repairs to store building oh Caldwell street, $1500. Again on the 20th the First Baptist church applied for a permit for repairs to the church for the sum of $4000. Mrs. Ben T. Buzhardt also asked for a permit on the 20th for general repair* to dwelling on Hunter street for the amount of mag.» Q^j^ Am* **** Mrs. Jennie Livingston was is sued ft $300 pe»»l£ for repairs to dwelling on Boundary street MISS MURRAY ON DEAN'S LIST AT CONlfBRSE Miss Fay Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Murray, Johnstone street, a member of the sophmore class at Converse College, has maintained an aver age grade of B or better ior the first semester 1961-52 and is on the Dean’s List. Judge Steve C. Griffith of New berry with three other circuit court judges passed up opportun ity for $2,600 yearly salary in creases Wednesday. Four supreme court justices and six circuit court judges took advantage of the offer of resigna* > tion with subsequent re-election by the assembly in order to get the pay increase. Reelection of the justices and judges was just routine. Each was named by ac-» claim to succeed himself. Their resignation was an nounced by Gov. Byrnes in a message to the general assembly They were handed to the gover nor Tuesday night. The gover nor’s message reached the house and- senate at 11 a.m. Wednes day and by noon the election ordered last week was held. Purpose of the resignations and reelections was to get around the constitutional prohibition against increasing justices’ and judges’ salaries during their elected terms. Under the new pay scale the chief justice of the supreme court will get $13,500 annually and associate justices and circuit judges are paid $12,500. Last year Governor Byrnes vetoed the proposal but this year the State Bar Association came up with the plan of having the * justices and judges resign and re elected. Judge Griffith released a letter Tuesday which was sent the general assembly explaining his :tf6clel«Hi ~ !tdt to- Vesfgn, The-m- ter follows: ^‘Gentlemen: , “You have made it possible to day for all members of the Judici ary who are not entitled to .com- UTILE ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW Mrs. Estille Dill of Clinton, is spending this week in the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ruff on Glenn street. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rowe and son, Mannie, were weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ringer and family in Flor ence. Major and Mrs. Jack Workman and Mrs. Workman’s father, J. T. McCrackin, Sr., are guests this week in the home of Major and Mrs. Ed McCrackin and family in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Thomas S. Riley stationed in Maryland is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Scurry Riley. He will be home until March 5. Miss Colie 'Murphey has moved to the city and is now residing at 1405 Friend street. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pyckett and family, new comers to Newberry are residing in Apartment C-l at Carol Courts on College street Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Sheappard moved from Johnstone street to 1314% Pelham street in the Bill Smith Garage Apartment. ATTEND PLESS FUNERAL SERVICES IN GEORGIA Mrs. T. S. Plowden of Green wood and Mrs. Bennie Burns Of Newberry, attended the funeral services of L. A. Pless in Cleve land, Ga., last Thursday. He was the father of C. L.Pless, husband of the former Nora Wil son, daughter of Mrs. L. W. Wil son of Cline street. WEEKEND GUESTS The weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hawkins and fami 1 y and Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Harman were Mr. and Mrs. John S. Riddle and family who are moving from Greensboro, N. C. to Charleston, where Mr. Riddle is manager of the Nilson Transpor tation Co. ON DEAN’S LIST Georgia Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Livivngston made the Dean’s list at Winthrop College. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Living ston of this city. Georgia at tended Speers Street school here in Newberry before moving to Columbia. She is a Freshman at Winthrop with an average of “A” for the semester. MRS. WALLACE RETURNS HOME Mrs. W. C. Wallace, who under went an operation in the New berry Memorial HospRAl on Mon day, February llthy returned to her home on McKiblain street last Saturday, and is /now recuperat ing nicely. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF A SON A baby boy weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs., was born Jan. 24 to Mrs. Eleanor I. Stribble, wife of Derrell El. Stribbl£ {radioman, third class, • USN, at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Key West, Fla. Stribble, who is serving at the U. S. Naval Station, Key West, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stribble of 1618 First street, Newberry. Mrs. Stribble is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Meeks of 1201 Graves, also of Newberry The baby, named Kent Meeks, is the second child for the Strib- bles, who are residing at 541-0 Poinciana, Key West. MRS, WILSON RETURNS HOME Mrs. O’Dell Wilson, who under went a major operation in the Newberry Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 12th, returned to her home on Kinard street, Sunday, and is now recuperating nicely. » A DAUGHTER (Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Halfacre of Little Mountain, announce the birth of a daughter, born in the Newberry Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 20th. A SON Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dawkins of Prosperity, are re ceiving congratulations up the ar rival of a son, born in the local hospital on February 19th. Special Program At Fairview Church Announcement has been made by officials of Fairview Baptist church for a special program at the church Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The services will be concerned with the preparation for a Day of Prayer, Study and Planning to Build a Better Church. James Johnson is chairman of the planning committee and the Rev. T. A. Altman is pastor of the church. pensation under the new act to come under it by resigning and offering for reelection. I have learned through the Press that there was some differences of opinion among you as to whether or not you should have taken this action, and I am sure that it will not be surprising that there is some differences of opinion among the Judges.- But whatever may be the differences of opinion I am certain that we will all agree that you have pre sented to the Judiciary a problem that each member will have to answer for himself. In making that decision I know that you and all good people of the State of South Carolina will expect every Judge to stand upon his own feet, be guided by his own conscience, and be led only by Divine guidance. After so con- sidering the question, I have de» cided that I will not resign. “This merely confirms the opinion that I formed at the meet ing of our State Bar Association at which the resolution on the subject was passed. “Notwithstanding my decision in the matter, I wish to assure you that I appreciate the action that you have taken, as I know that you have acted in what you considered to be the best in terest of our beloved State. I have no quarrel with anyone who has reached a different conclus ion to myself; and I think it proper for me to say that I have the highest admiration for each of my bretheran of the Bench who may disagree with me in this matter. No one among them has attempted to influence me in the slightest, and I have not attempted to influence anyone. I am very glad that you have af forded each of us the opportunity to make the choice for ourselves. “Respectfully yours, “Steve C. Griffith” BIRTHDAYS Claude Sander*, Mrs. Ralph W. Connelly, Lawrence E. Connelly, Mrs. Luther Hamm, Sanford V, Eppa and Ann Wheeler, Feb. 23; R. A. Feagle, Dorothy Koon, Mrai W. L. Shipman (Virginia Dick inson), “Rey” Lominack, Essie Cook and William Grady Beden- baugh,' Feb. 24; John C. Adams, Robert Davenport, Mrs. Ruth Wood and Willie Ann Berley, Feb. 25; Mrs. G. W. Senn, Mrs. MIL dred Harper and Mrs. Hal Kohn, Jr., Feb. 26; H. D. Whitaker and Frances Hayes, Feb. 27; Walter . Wallace, Mrs. W. E. Elmore, Dr, Drayton Naneo, Jr., Mrs. Mary Amick and Tochle Long, Feb. fit, Mette Fast, Jr., and Elisabeth /: Edwards, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. O. Edwards, formerly of ’