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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1952 THX NEWBERRY SUN un 1218 Collegre Street NEWBERRY, S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY By ARMFIELD BROTHERS 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. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS . . . Spectator Declares Not Enemy Of Electric Coops; Is Member An American soldier in Ger many writes me that he plans to come home and operate a farm. He is interested in a farm of mine near the home of his child hood. In my thoughts I can see that bright boy now, grasping the plow handles and following his mule. He was a small boy then but a lad of energy and industry; and he always waved when I passed. I share his dream and hope he may own and operate that farm. We don’t make professional soldiers out of our boys. They do their duty; they fight, some times one doesn’t come back; but they dream of returning to the old home and old friends and loved ones. My Coop, brethren seem to dis own me. In a recent issue of “South Carolina Electric Coop. News” I find a generous expres sion about me which is very grati fying; I thank the Editor for his good spirit. I quote, in part what he says: "In Manning, South Carolina, there dwells a gentleman by the name of J. K. Breedin. This 1 ' gentleman is well traveled, well educated and has been called a man of letters. It has been reported that Mr. Breedin is the gentleman who calls himself ‘Spectator’ and who appears in a number of weekly newspapers throughout the state. Spectator each week staggers through hundreds of lines of type matter under the weighty burdens of varied problems. He covers everything from how to pay your income tax to telling off Mr. Truman. Especially does Spectator ex toll the varied, and somewhat spotty, virtues of the comriierical power companies. The commer cial companies are paragons of private enterprise—yea, even free enterprise. (How Spectator recon- cils free enterprise and the tight monopoly of the commercial power companies, he neglects to tell us.) In telling of the self-sacrificing and long-suffering struggles of the commercial power companies, Spectator frequently lambasts Electric Cooperatives in no un certain terms. Ho has even been known to let the word ‘Socialism’ creep into his column. But to be a top columnist. Spectator should bend over back ward to give both sides of the story. He might now and then mention that the Co-ops are own ed and controlled by South Caro linians instead of New York fi nanciers. He might mention that the Co-ops were formed because "HIS MASTER'S VOKF it was the only way farmers could get electricity at a reasonable price. But then, there’s no use going on this way as there appears no way to get Spectator to change his mind.” To this I replied: “Editor S. C. Electric Cooperative News Columbia, S. C. My dear Sir: Your very gracious references to me are appreciated. The only error is this: You refer to me as an enemy of the Coops: As a matter of fact I am a Coop, two of my places being served by a Cooperative. Furthermore, the records in my County show that I have given rights-of-way to the R.E.A. and two or three times to Cooperatives, as I recall. I ask that this be published by you as a correction of one ref erence in your generous editorial. With appreciation, I am, Cordially Yours J. K. Breedin. P.S. I submit a copy of Spec tator, which indicates that I do give both sides. A handsome If YOU Need Money... We make liberal loans on life insurance policies, on real estate, on your car, your farm or business. If you need funds the FIRST place you should visit is your bank. Our rates are reasonable. 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JOE KEITT, Asst. Mgr. acknowledgment from Mr. Ham mond (Chairman, Santee-Cooper) might be cited, aa well as grac ious letters from Mr. Jefferies. J.K.B.” I cannot recall lambasting the Coops, of whom I am one. I have had quite a lot to say about public power, but I am not thinking about our local Coops; the menace is the control of big power enterprises by the bureaucrats in Washington. As a Coop myself I may Sug gest to my brethren that the Coop lines were not built because of lower rates; the truth is that private power companies sell most of the power used by us Coops. The power used at both places of mine is sold to the Cooperative by The Carolina Power & Light Co. and I remem ber reading that The South Caro lina Electric & Gas Co. offered a rate—or has in effect a rate— lower than the rate Offered by any public power group. But the real reason for the Coops (and a good one) was that private companies could not afford to spend fourteen or fifteen hundred dollars a mile for lines in order to sell five dollars worth of power a month. My farm Coop, brethren couldn’t operate a milk truck over several miles a day in order to sell two or three gallons of milk in quart bottles could they? There is no quarrel between us; I may feel a bit “peaked” that my Coop Editor regards me as an outsider when the record shows that I not only am served at two places as a Coop, but that as a Coop I gave rights of way—gave these. And so my fellow Coop, I thank you and wish you well, you and all my brethren of the Electric Coops. Kendall Profits Show Slight Decrease Over ’50 Consolidated net profits of The Kendall Company for 1951 were $5,202,000 compared with $5,962,- 000 in 1950, Richard R. Higgins, President, reported to stockhold ers Tuesday. The company op erates 18 domestic and foreign plants, including the Mollohon and Oakland Mills in this city. After provision for preferred dividends, 1951 earnings equalled $6.29 per share on the company’s common stock, compared with $7.24 in the preceding year. Net sales in 1951 were $96,- 580,000, setting a new record high for the company and represent ing nearly a 10% increase over the previous record of $88,299,000 established in 1950. The sales volume of the company’s surgical dressings and textile lines was highest in the first quarter of 1951, being adversely affected later in the year by curtailed de mand and production losses incur red by strikes occurring at four of the company’s plants. Dividend payments on the com mon stock of the company amounted to $2.50 per share for the year, as compared with $2.60 per share in 1950. Capital outlays of $2,826,000 were made during the year for moderate expansion and further improvement of plant facilities. These included additional yarn spinning capacity at the com pany’s Mollohon Mill in Newber ry, and increased manufacturing, warehouse and office space at its Kendall Mills plant in Walpole, Massachusetts. A research pilot plant was also constructed at Walpole. Late in the year, the company established noncontributory pen sion plans for the nonsalaried employees at most of its domestic plants. The cmopany also amend ed its contributory plan for salar ied employees to provide in creased benefits and broader cov erage. Commenting on prospects in 1952, (Mr. Higgins said: “It is our judgement that 1952 will be a highly competitive year. The plants and sales organizations of the company are well equipped to meet the conditions which seem to lie ahead.” PHONE NO. 1—When you need Letterheads, Envelopes, Bill heads, Statements, Receipt Books, or any other printing Job. Prompt service at The Sun. Garden Council Hears National Club Report The Council of Newberry Gar den Clubs held its last meeting of the current year on Tuesday, March 19, at the home of the president, Miss Grace Summer. The president had invited the group to assemble at twelve o’ clock as her guests for a lunch eon meeting. Guests included members of the Garden Club Council, the incoming president, Mrs. T. P. Crooks, and the fol lowing show chairman, Mrs. Frank Lominack, Jr. The handsome Summer home was decorated with a profusion of lovely spring flowers. Covers were laid for eighteen at two beautifully appointed tables where there were attractive daffodil place cards and an appropriate prayer poem which was printed for each guest. This was sang in unison led by Mrs. C. J. Rice. The centerpiece in the main dining room was most artistic with white peach blos soms, white iris and yellow daf fodils. A delicious three course luncheon was served and after wards all guests were remem bered with a pretty and useful flower container, a gift of the hostess. Following the lucheon a short business session was held. The roll was checked and the min utes read and approved. The president read an invita tion from the Laurens Council of Garden Clubs . to attend a lecture and demonstration of flower arrangements by Mrs. Chester Cook of Lexington, Mass, on Friday April 4, at 3:30 p.m. at the Laurens Community Hall. Mrs. John Epps reported on the plaque for the bird sanctuary giving approximate cost. It was agreed to accept the recommenda tion from Mrs. Epps as informa tion, waiting until after the State Convention to erect the mark ers. This was to be left to her judgement. A letter from the Newberry County Crippled Children’s Soc iety was read and the council voted to buy the seals to help with this worthy cause. Mrs. George Sessions, coi> responding secretary, read a let ter from Mrs. C. A. Dufford, chairman of the Jim Connelly supper, in which she asked the council to thank the Garden Club Presidents and all members for their co-operation in making this event such a success. Miss Summer then gave her president’s report, offering con gratulations to the incoming president, Mrs. Crooks. She thanked in her usual gracious manner the officers, all commit tee chairmen and the entire Coun cil for their co-operation. Mrs. Epps, vice - president, thanked Miss Summer in behalf of the "lub for her untiring efforts in her work with the Garden Club Council. A rising vote of thanks was. given the president and all officers for their work during the year. Mrs. Crooks expressed her appreciation for the honor of being the new president and pledged her best efforts for tho coming year. She asked for ad vice and support of all members and past presidents. Reports from other officers and committees were heard. (Mrs. James Kinard, treasurer, reported a balance of $109.74 in the treasury. Mrs. Rice, historian, gave a brief history of the Council from the beginning of the organi zation. It was most interesting and beautifully written, ^ bringing all events up to date. Mrs. Richard Baker was then asked to give a report from the Convention of National Council of State Garden Clubs which she recently attended in Biloxi, Miss. She gave interesting highlights of the meeting and reported that South Carolina received two Na tional awards, one under Con servation, the Lucy Buxton Award, for outstanding bird work. Mrs. Buxton as State Bird Chair man has promoted twenty-six bird sanctuaries in South Carolina and the slogan, "Wing§ Over South Carolina,” has been adopted. A Literary award was also given for the book, “Garden Time in the South,” by Mrs. S. A. Hart- zog. Mrs. H. Harold Wilson won second place for South Carolina in thq National Flower Show held during the convention. Mrs. Baker told of the inspiring talks, lectures and delightful entertain ment by the Mississippi Garden Clubs. Among the many at tractions were: addresses, “The Land Is Bright,” by John Temple Graves; a lecture, “Flower Ar rangement in Relation to Inter iors,” by Gregory Conway; a Cotton Fashion Show; a trip to Bellingrath Gardens and a tour of Biloxi, including homes and gardens. Approximately thirty del egates, alternates, life members, state and national officers from South Carolina attended the con vention. Miss Summer reminded all members of the State Convention in Greenwood, March 28, 29. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Deed Transfers Newberry No. 1 Outside J. D. Caldwell and Louis C. Floyd to John Green and Nofa W. Green, one lot 50’xl86' (on Benedict street,) $189. J. D. Blackwell to Johnson Mc- Creckin Company, 141.5 and 64.86 acres, $5.00 and other valuable considerations. B. M. Davis to Fred E. Boland one lot 80’x222.5’ on Kate street, $6500. J. W. Cromer to Gilder W. Cromer, George H. Cromer and Thelma R. Cromer, four acres, $5.00 love and affection. J. W. Cromer to Horace R. Cromer, 76 acres, $5.00 love and affection. Roy Bouknight to Mrs. Annie W. Derrick, one lot and one building, 1315 Fourth Street, $3000. Houseal Auton to John H. Stone, one lot 47%’x286’ on air* port road, $250. Brady J. Boozer and Rala F. Boozer to Tommie E. Harmon and Margaret D. Harmon, 6.06 acres $1475. Pomarla No. 6 W. E. Ringer to Louis R. Ring er,. 1.84 acres $5.00 love and af fection. Prosperity No. 7 John C. Billingsley to Herman Elliott Morris, 2.3 acres, $25.00. Vetta Morris to John C. Bill ingsley, 6.9 acres, $25.00. * D. A. R. Chapter Meets With Miss Grace Summer The March meeting of the Jasper Chapter, D.A.R. was held at the home of Miss Grace Sum mer with Mrs. Eugenia Wise, Mrs. W. G. Houseal and Mrs. C. A. Dufford assisting her as hostess es. Mrs. P. D. Johnson, Sr., the Chaplain, opened the ' meeting with prayer. This was followed by the pledge to the flag. 'The Regent, iMrs. Ralph B. Baker, then presented Mrs. P. M. Nichols, who had charge of the program, and presented four of her high school students. The young people gave very interest ing papers: on colonial life in America: Miss Harriett Dickert, Colonial Homes and Furniture; Mr. Tommy Folk, Colonial Edu cation; Miss Jackie Clarkson, Women of the American Revolu tion; and Miss Susie Mayfield, Colonial Churches. Miss May- field showed lovely pictures of the churches mentioned. During the business session thd reports of officers were made. The Treasurer’s report was par ticularly gratifying in that the medical scholarship at Tamassee had been paid and a contribu tion made for the building fund at convention headquarters in Washington, D. C. Tl^g Chapter went on record as endorsing Mrs. R. K. Wise of Columbia for President General of the national society. At the close of the meeting the hostesses served delicious refresh ments. Reeves-Spears An engagement of much in terest is that of Sarah Elizabeth Reeves of Newberry and Colum bia and Doyle Carlton Spears o' Wauchula, Fla., announced by her parents. Sara is the daughter njf Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Reeves of Newberry. She finished New berry high school and attended Newberry College. The bride- elect is now employed with Seibels, Bruce and Co. in Colum bia. She is president of Beta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sor- ity. Doyle is the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Durham Spears of Wauchula, Fla. He finished Booles School, Jackson ville, Fla., attended the Univer sity of Georgia, and was graduat ed from Gupton-Jones college and University of Tennesse Extension in Nashville. The bridegroom- elect is a Master Mason, and is now stationed at Fort Jackson. The wedding is planned to take place on April 20th. LEAVE FOR SERVICE Dewitt Miller of Winnsboro will enter the service at Fort Benning, Ga., with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. 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