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» Newberry County Fair Sept. 29 thru Oct. 4 tttt Newberry County Fair Sept 29 thru Oct 4 VOL. 15—NO. 21 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1952 ^ $1.50 PER YEAR First Baptist Churchy First Organized In City, Observes 121st Year Sunday By Mrs. A. H. Counts The First Baptist church of New berry, which was the first church organized and built in the city of Newberry, will observe its 121st anniversary on Sunday, September 28, at which time Home Com ing Day will be observed. Dr. H. G. Hammett, assistant secretary- treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist State Convention will be the guest speaker at the morning place at the time were three Bap- in 1882 stated: “Up to 1831 there was no church organization and no house of worship in the town of Newberry, then a little village of a few hundred inhabitants and confined almost entirely to the space now bounded by Harrington, Adams. Boundary and McKibben Streets, with a few residences here and there outside these limits. The only professors of religion in the hour of worship. The afternoon service will include a brief his tory of the church, greetings from tist and a few of other denomi nations: probably not more than ten or twelve altogether. In the neighboring churches and a ser-i summer of 1831, at the home of mon by Dr. F. O. Lamoreux of John S Carwile, then a deacon of Batesburg, a former pastor of the Bush River church, in a circle of congregation. At the evening hour three or four neighbors, reference of worship the Capital Life was made to the great meeting in Quartette of Columbia, will bring a special musical program and Lester Bates of Columbia will be the speaker. Dinner will be served on the church grounds at the noon hour. The historical records of the church which was organized and built 34 years prior to the Civil War are most interesting and pro- trays a community in its infancy. progress at Edgefield Court House, under the direction and preaching of some young men, students of the Furman Theological Institu tion, and a desire being expressed that such a meeting might be held here. Mr. Carwile at once agreed to take the matter in hand and make the necessary arrange ments. Sometime during the month, September, 1831, four There does not appear to be any young men, N. W. Hodges, J. M. records of a religious nature prior Chiles, Josiah Furman and John to 1831 concerning Newberry. However, a religious revival in the Edgefield District is believed to have inspired similar interest here and was possibly the forerunner of a revival meeting in Newberry. An account in a weekly paper in Columbia published by a former resident of the Edgefield District and written by William B. John son gives an account of the revival in the Edgefield District conduct ed by the Edgefield Baptist As sociation which resulted in many being baptised. The Rev. Luther Broaddus in a memorial discourse in Newberry M. Barnes, rode into the village of Newberry and began preaching at a stand in a large oak grove. As one of the results of this meeting, and mainly of persons baptised during its progress, the Newberry Baptist church was organized, on the 30th of September, 1831, with forty-two members.” In speaking of the revival con ducted by the young men Dr. Broaddus summarized it as fol lows: “The novelty of the things, and the fame of similar meetings elsewhere, soon attracted a crowd, which continued to grow until people from all parts of Newberry is pastor of the.phurch and neighboring districts came in great numbers to hear the Word When the weather was such that the meeting could not be held in the grove, congregation repaired to the old court house, and the preaching went on there; but the house was entirely too small for the crowd. It was not long be fore visible results followed, anc many were made to rejoice in a new found Saviour.” Only twenty-two pastors have supplied the First Baptist church during its existence of almost century and a quarter. Dr. F. O. Lamoreux is the only living ex-pastor of the church who has indicated that he will be able to attend the celebration. The other two living former pastors are Rev. Babb of Seneca and Rev. J. A. Estes of Easley. Mrs. C. E. Burts of Anderson, widow of a former pastor, is expected to attend. The present handsome church building was erected in 1907 when it replaced tne old original build ing and stands at the corner of Caldwell and Boundary streets. The site of the present church and parsonage was given by Y. T. Harrington and John T. Young. The parsonage was moved to the spot occupied by the first church and the present church stands where the original parsonage stood. A building fund is now in op eration with future plans for the erection of an educational build ing. Cash offerings received on Home Coming Day will be applied to the building fund. All former pastors, former mem bers and friends of the church are invited to attend the Home Com ing Day service. The Rev. Clarence O. Lamoreux Mayor Sets Aside October ( Community Chest Month’ Mayor James E. Wiseman, of this city has proclaimed October as Community Chest month for Newberry. During this period solicitations will be made for this worthy cause. The proclamation follows in its entirety: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, beginning October 1 and continuing through October 31, 1952, will be observed as, in the City of Newberry, “NEW- BHRRY COMMUNITY CHEST MONTH:” and, 'WHEREAS, several years ago the solicitations for the funds for the work of the following organizations, namely, BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS, THE HEART CAMPAIGN, THE SAL VATION ARMY, CHRISTMAS BASKETS, INFANTILE PARALY SIS, U.S.O. YOUTH CENTER, CANCER, AND EMERGENCY FUND, were made by and through separate drives which proved to to be a burden and hardship on the solicitors as well as merchants and other donors; and, WHEREAS, the solicitation of funds for all the above named or ganizations are now contained and made in one financial campaign by means of the NEWBERRY COMMUNITY CHEST: and, WHEREAS, all the above named organizations are deserving and fill a great need in our commun ity life and should be helped financially and otherwise by all of our citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, I, James E. Wise man, Mayor of the City of New berry, do hereby Proclaim from nine o’clock A.M., October 1, 1962, to six o’clock, P.M., October 31, 1952, as the NEWBERRY COM MUNITY CHEST MONTH, and do urge all the people of the city and county of Newberry to give wholeheartedly and cheerfully to the causes sponsored by the Com munity Chest Drive to the end that the work of these great organizations may continue to go forward and help promote our community life, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the official seal of the City of Newberry, this 25th day of September, 1952. Local Talent To Present Concert In New Series Milton Moore, president of The Newberry Community Concert As sociation, announces that plans for the concert to be given by local musicians, which is a new feature of the concert series this year, have been completed. The tentative date for this con cert has been set for Monday night, Nov. 17th, at the High School Auditorium. The first practice will be held Monday night, Sept. 29, at 7:30 P.M. in Holland Hall. Mr. Moore invites—and urges — all church choirs, groups of singers, and any individual interested in singing to come to this initial practice. The Newbery College Singers have agreed to help, but many more voices are needed to make up the large chorus that is planned. The chorus will be directed by Mr. Moore, who has had great success in directing the Newberry College Singers. Music for the concert has been selected, and is on hand. Includ ed will be a cantata, “Hear My Prayer,” by Mendelssohn, in which Mrs. Harriet Brask will sing the solo parts. There will be two groups of piano selections by Miss Doris Brubaker of Newberry Col lege music faculty. A medley of songs from Show Boat by Jerome Kern, and some modern radio ar rangements of folk songs will com plete the program. In line with proclamation is sued by Mayor Wiseman declaring the month from October 1, 1952, to October 31, 1952 as Community Chest Month, the Solicitation Com mittee will issue no permits for other solicitations than this for this period of time. Would be solicitors are asked to please take note of this and do not apply for permits during this time. MRS. WICKER RESIGNS MANGERIAL JOB Mrs. J. D. Wicker, who has been manager of the Carolina Remnant Store for the past 13 years, of- fically resigned her position there Tuesday of this week. She has been on a four months’ leave of absence, but returned to the store on the first of September where she resumed her job as manager. Mrs. Wicker will devote full time to her dry-cleaning business which is located near New Ellen- ton. Ordnance Material Inspectors Needed The Board of U. S. Civil Ser vice Examiners at Frankford Ar senal, Philadelphia, Penna., has is sued an amendment to examina tion for Ordance Material Inspect or. All options of the Ordance JVTaterial Inspector examination in cluded in the original announce ment or its amendments are now closed to the general public, with the exception of the following: Mechanical, male and female, Grade GS-5, salary from $3410 to $4160; Mechanical, male, GS-7, $4205 to $4955. Application for the above will continue to be accepted by the Executive Secretary, Board of U S. Civil Service Examiners, Frank ford Arsenal, Philadephia 37, Penn., until the needs of the service are met. Further information and appli cation forms may be obtained from the local secretary, Miss Sadie Bowers, at the local post office. Services Held Sunday For Mrs. Sallie Boozer Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Harmon Hendrix Boozer, 78, who died Friday night at the home of her son, Rufus H. Boozer, were held at three o’clock Sunday afternoon from the home of her son, 526 Boundary Street, by the Rev. J. W. Tomlinson and the Rev. A. H. Bouknight. Interment fol lowed in Zion Methodist church cemetery. She had been in ill health for several years but was seriously ill for the past three weeks. Mrs. Boozer was born and rear ed in the Zion section of Newbery county and was the daughter of the late Pierce and Kisiah Counts Harmon. She was twice married first to Rufus Hendrix and second to Willie Boozer. She had made her home in Newberry for a num ber of years. She is survived by the follow ing children: Leo Hendrix, Tiller Hendrix, Rufus Boozer, and Willie Boozer, all of Newberry; Mrs. O. O. Reighley of Huntsville, Ala.; Mrs. B. A. Bouknight of Winns- boro, Mrs. Gray Dickert of Miami, and two step-children, Mrs. Bert Knight of Dade City, Fla., and Mrs. A. G. Doudney of Miami. Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Heller and Mrs. J. I. Boozer of Newberry; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children. Active pallbearers were Ernest Layton, Frank Jones, Johnnie Wood, A. P. Morris, Cecil Kinard, and Ira Taylor. The honorary escort was com posed of the following: T. W. Wood, Glemn Jones, Dr. Elbert Dickert, E. M. Wood, John Wilson, Ballinger Kyzer, J. L. Counts, Berley Rister, E. S. Blease, J. E. Cox, Broadus Davis, Handy Davis, Ernest Ward, Dewey Kinard and Willie Clamp. Assisting with the flowers were Mrs. F. K. Jones, Mrs. Glenn Jones, Mrs. James Caldwell, Mrs. Handy Davis, Mrs. Ernest Layton, Mrs. James Taylor, Mrs. Margaret Da venport, Mrs. Douglas Cox, Mrs. Idell Payne, Miss Evelyn Burns, Mrs. Claude Bouknight, Krs. Will ie Clamp. Rites Conducted Sunday For Miss Lila Summer Miss Mary Lila Summer, be loved teacher in the Boundary Street School, passed away Satur day morning in the Newberry County Hospital after a brief ill ness. The death of ‘’Miss Lila” was a shock to the hosts of friends and former pupils whom she had guid ed along the path of learning for so many years. Miss Summer, the daughter of John Harrison and Hulda Cromer Summer, was bora in Newberry and educated in the Newberry City Schools. She was a gradu ate of Elizabeth College, Charlotte, N. C. and had a number of hours of graduate study from Newberry College, Winthrop College and the University of Chicago. With the exception of one year spent teaching in Greenwood, Miss Summer taught all her life in the Newberry City Schools, both at Speers Street and Boundary Street Schools. i She was a member of the Luth eran Church of the Redeemer, where, for a number of years she taught Sunday School and Light Brigade. She was an active mem ber of the Women’s Bible Class and the Miriam Circle of the Wo men’s Missionary Society. Miss Summer was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Calvin Crozier chapter of the U. D. C., the Civic League, and various educational organizations. Surviving Miss Summer are the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Hal Kohn and Mrs. Jake Wise of Newberry, Mrs. Charles Rag land of Columbia, G. Leland Sum mer and T. Roy Summer of New berry, and John Ernest Summer of Atlanta, Georgia; and a step mother, Mrs. Mamie Summer of Newberry. Funeral services were held Sun day afternoon from the home with Rev. P. E. Monroe and Dr. R. A. Goodman officiating. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Roy Summer, Jr., Hal Kohn, Jr., Jimmy Summer, Leland Summer, Jr., Ten- ny Summer, Jack Summer, Hugh Summer. Nieces served as flower attend ants. Set Oct. 1,2 Last Certificate Days The Newberry County Reg istration Board will be open on Wednesday and Thursday, Oc tober 1st and 2nd, to enable those who have not yet secured registration certificates to do so, according to W. C. Scott, chairman of the Board. Although the law does not require the registration books be open in October, this Last chance to get a certificate is being offered for the conven ience of the public. This will be the last oppor tunity to secure registration certificates for voting in the November 4th general election, inasmuch as certificates must be held for 30 d&ys prior to the date of election. Legion Sponsored County Fair Opens Here Monday Council Adopts ’52-’53 Budget At Special Meeting City Council, at a special meet ing Monday night, September 22, adopted a budget of $555,737.13 to run the City for the 1952-53 fis cal year. According to Mayor Wiseman, this is slightly above the budget for last year, but does not reflect any changes in salary or large increase in any other par ticular expenditure. Council set a meeting for Octo ber 15th at which time they will meet with engineers, the mer chants committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and interested cit izens concerning the installation of a whiteway system in Newber ry. The only other action taken by council was to accept the low bid of Shealy Motor Company for the purchase of two automobiles for the police force. Dates, Artists For Community Concerts Listed The Newberry Community Con cert Association announces below the dates of concerts, and the Radio Shows Slated To Acquaint Public With Community Chest Work A series of radio programs, de-1 The other programs, all of which signed to enlighten the public on he functions of the Community Chest, will begin over Radio Sta- ion WKDK on Wednesday, Octo ber 1, at 7:15 p.m. The speaker on his occasion will be J. V. Kneece, president of the Community Chest drive for 1952, who will give an outline of the overall work done with Community Chest funds. The subsequent broadcasts will feature the activities of each agency participating in the Com munity Chest fund. The second in the series will be heard on Thursday, October 2nd, also at 7:15 p.m., and will feature Dr. Arthur W. Welling, who will tell of the activities of the Heart Fund. NEWBERRIAN’ BROTHER DIES IN HARTSVILLE Eli W. Berry, 52, brother of Marshall Berry of Newberry, died suddenly at his home in Harts- ville last Friday afternoon. Mr. Berry was waiting for his brother to come by for him when he had a sudden heart attack. They had planned a fishing trip. Funeral services were held from the Brown Pennington Funeral Home Sunday afternoon by his pastor, the Rev. Woodrow Ward of Wesley Methodist Church. Inter ment followed in Magnolia Ceme tery. Preaching Sunday At Clayton Church Supt William R. Bennet will preach on ‘‘Pathways to Power” at the Clayton Memorial Univer- salist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. The public is invited to attend. the ATTENDED AUTOMOBILE DEALERS CONVENTION Among those attending South Carolina Automobile Deal ers Association convention at Myrtle Beach last Sunday and Monday were Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Kemper, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hayes, Ned Purcell, John Senn, Wayne Martin and Bill Smith. Dr. Paul Empie Speaks Sunday Lutheran Hour The United Lutheran Hour will present this Sunday, September 28, Dr. Paul C. Empie, D.D., ex ecutive director of The National Lutheran Council/ over local radio station WKDK, at 10:00 A.M. This announcement is made by C. A. Kaufmann of Newberry Col lege. The United Lutheran Hour is a Series in The Protestant Hour sponsored by the Methodist, Epis copal, Presbyterian and Lutheran Churches. Dr. Empie’s subject will be “If God Be For Us.” The Rev. Empie has served as executive director of the National Lutheran Council since 1948. The National Lutheran Council is a co operative agency for eight Luther an bodies, representing more than four million members, or two- thirds of American Lutheranism. As director for the council, Doc tor Empie also heads the U.S.A. Committee for the Lutheran World Federation and thus is charged with responsibility for carrying out the committee’s program for relief and reconstruction. He has spent many months in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, and has become one of the best- informed men in America today on the postwar chaos which ex ists abroad and the challenge pre sented to the healing ministry of the Christian Church. He recent ly attended the Lutheran World Federation in Hannover, Germany. ATTENDS CLUB MEETING Mrs. R. L. Baker attended the State business meeting of the Gar den Club of South Carolina of which she is Recording Secretary, held at the Columbia Hotel in Co lumbia on Thursday, September 18. Dr. Haight To Speaks At Bible Observance A Revised Standard Version Bible Observance will be held in Newberry on Tuesday night, Sept ember 30th, at the Central Metho dist church at 7:30 p.m., with Dr. E. F. Haight of Greenville as principal speaker. His address will concern “The Word of Life in Living Langu age,” which is the theme of the Observance. The observance is to be on a community-wide basis and, accord ing to Rev. Neil Truesdale, chair man of the planning committee, “Newberry is most fortunate. in having obtained the services of Dr. Haight as community Bible Ob servance speaker.” Dr. Haight is professor of re- artists who will be heard in recital ligion at Furman University and ( here this winter, beginning with prior to joining the Furman staff,} South Carolina’s own beautiful was professor of Bible at New and distinguished young violinist, Orleans Baptist Seminary. Carroll Glenn, on November 5th. Miss Glenn has just returned from her fourth triumphant Europ ean tour in four years, and is cur rently beginning her longest Amer ican tour, both as recitalist and as soloist with the principal sym phonies. Newberrians are indeed fortunate that the association could secure so outstanding an artist. The Statesmen, a male quartet will be heard on January 21, and the duo-piano team of Morley and Gerhardt on February 21st. In addition to these three con certs, there will also be the added attraction this year of a concert by local musicians—a large chorus directed by Milton Moore and piano selections by Miss Doris Brubaker. This has been tenta tively scheduled for November 17. An invitation to become a mem ber of the Concert Association is extended to all new residents of Newberry, and any persons who may not have been contacted dur ing the membership drive last spring. Dues for the series of four local concerts are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. No mem berships will be accepted after the first concert, and no tickets for single concerts wil be sold. Those wishing to join are asked to contact Fred Lester, member ship chairman, or any member of the association. MRS. BLEASE VISITS SISTER IN NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Cannon G. Blease returned to her home on Harper street Sun day, after a week’s visit with her sistor, Mrs. A. D. Haltiwanger and Mr. Haltiwanger in Wilmington, N. C. Prospects Good For Outstanding Exhibits And Community Entries With prospects for an even greater success than last year, the 1952 Newberry County Fair will officially get un derway next Monday afternoon, September 29, at 5:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday night. The famous Vivona Bros, midway will open at 7:30 p.m. and the opening day Free Acts will be at 10:30 p.m. The fair is again under the spon- Newberrian Wins Fair Blue Ribbons In the State Fair of West Vir ginia, held in Lewisburg August 18th through 23rd, A. C. Ward of Charleston, W. Va. and Newber- ry placed oi\__exhibit, and in com petition, a large crochet center- piece. On this entry, he received first prize, a blue ribbon. He en tered the same piece, along with seven others, in West Virginia’s Agricultural and Industrial Fair which was held in Charleston Aug. 30th through September 7th, and received four blue ribbons, two reds and one white. This first prize entitles him to enter the nation wide Crochet contest, which he plans to do. This will be held in New York late in November. Crocheting is only a hobby with Mr. Ward, who is now head de signer at Bohnert’s Flowers in Charleston. He will arrive in New berry October 19th for a two week’s vacation with his wife at 2017 Drayton St. vill be. heard at 7:15 p.m., will be as follows: Friday, October 3: R. R. “Bob” Bruner, Infantile Paralysis. Saturday, October 4: Mrs. Mat- tie Lominack, Girl Scouts. Sunday, October 5: Gerald Pay- singer, Salvation Army. Monday, October 6: Dudley French, U.S.O. Wednesday, October 8: Mrs. Gladys Carlton, Youth Center. Thursday, October 9: Rev. G. H. Hodges, Cancer. Friday, October 10: W. A. Mason, Boy Scouts. Saturday, October 11: Sam Beam, Christmas Baskets. WITH THE SICK Heyward and Mary Nell Banks, 1724 Harper Street. Mrs. Glenn Bonner and Baby Boy, Peak. Mrs. Ben S. Brown, Route 2, Newberry. Mrs. J. C. Brown and Baby Girl, Route 3, Newberry. Mrs. E. W. Bryan, Route 1, New berry. Mrs. M. H. Coleman, 1100 West Windover, Greensboro, N. C. Mrs. W. E. Elmore, 1325 Pel ham St. Mrs. Cornelia Irene Floyd, Silver- street. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Handy, 1615 College St. Mrs. Lloyd Herndon, 2023 Mont gomery St. Mrs. Marion Hoffmeyer, 1935 Harrington St. Tracy Horton, Route 3, Newber ry. Mrs. T. H. Julian, 2004 Glenn St. Mrs.- Russel Koon and Baby Girl, Little Mountain. Jacob Kurlat, 2324 Henry Ave. Mrs. L. E. Lindler, Route 1, Prosperity. Mrs. Claude Martin, Chapin. M. S. Martin, Route 3, Newber ry. Baby Boy Nicholson, Route 2, Newberry. Mrs. Callie Quattlebaum, Route 3, Prosperity. Mrs. Alvin Sanders. Route 2, Prosperity. George B. Shealy, 1813 River St. ' G. O. Shealy, 946 Cornelia St. H. L. Shealy, Prosperity. Mrs. Hope Walker, Smith St., Whitmire. Mrs. Agnes Wedaman, Route 1. Pomaria. Mrs. J. M. Weeks, Pomaria. Mrs. H. W. Werts, Silverstreet. S. C. Wiggers, Route 2, Po- maria. NEWBERRIAN S FOSTER MOTHER DIES Mrs. Elmer Adams Craine, 89, foster mother of Mrs. Gertrude Brock, and widow of T. W. Craine, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. W. Dennis in Laurens last Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at St. James Methodist church by the Rev. J. A. Grigsby and the Rev. Grange S. Cothran. Burial followed in the Forest Lawn cemetery. S. C. Camellia Society Guests Here Tuesday The South Carolina Camellia Society meeting held here Tues day attracted more than 100 vis itors from all .parts of the state, and was claimed a great success by an who attended. ' The New berry Men’s Garden Club was host to the group, and all plans and arrangements were made by a committee composed of J. Dave Caldwell, chairman, R. D. Cole man and Arthur Welling. Officers of the society met at 12:30 p.m. for a short session after which they were entertained at a luncheon at the Community Hall by the Men’s Garden club. At the afternoon conference, a general meeting was held with guests participating. Highlight of the program was a talk on a re cent trip to California by Norwood Hastie of Charleston. He told of the methods of growing camellias and commented on the varieties and adaptability of California ca mellias. Five door prizes were given to lucky ticket holders. The prizes were camellia plants, presented by Mrs. John Wilcox of Boston, Mass, and Yemassee. Mrs. Wilcox also presented to the Clemson Testing grounds ten camellia plants of rare variety, whose value was es timated at $1,000. The Clemson camellia testing ground is under the sponsorship of the South Caro lina Garden Club. At the conclusion of the pro gram, the members and guests went. to the attractive country home of J. Dave Caldwell where they were shown the beautiful 1 camellia garden developed by Mr. i Caldwell. sorship of the American Legion, and interest has increased as shown by the number of exhibits and ent ries made this year in various de partments. ' The first full day of the fair will begin Tuesday morning at 11:00 a, m. This is designated as American Legion Day, with free acts at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday is white school day. Gates will open at 9:00 asn. and all white school children will be admitted free to the grounds un til 6:00 p.m. All rides on the mid way will be at reduced prices, and two free acts will be put on, at 4:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. All colored children in the coun ty will be admitted to the grounds free on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and free acts will again be shown at 4:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. On Friday the gates will open at 11:00 a.m., free acts at 10:30 psn. Saturday will be the grande fi nale, with gates again opening at 11:00 a.m. and free acts at 10:30 p. m. Prizes amounting to $100 will be given away each day, Monday through Thursday, and $500 prlaes will be awarded Friday and Sat urday. As has always been the case, the Newberry County fair is an agricultural fair at which products of the farms and farm homes of the county are placed on display. Judging will begin on Tuesday and end on Wednesday. In additfiKi to the community and farm there will be a number of dal displays, including chinery, home appliances, A record attendance is at the 1962 Newberry County b* Cotton Ginning Below Last Year Preliminary figures rel the Bureau of the Censtta, ment of Commerce, of ned prior to September South Carolina, show a decided drop over the amount ginned last year. In Newberry, prior to September 1st, 589 bales had been ginned this year compared to 1,327 in 1951. The state total shows a drop from 123,780 bales in 1951 to fl5»- 157 in 1952. Girl Scouts Have Rally Saturday The annual Girl Scout rally will be held at Layton’s Park on Fri day, September 26th at 6:30 p.m. Scouts are urged to attend and to bring a picnic lunch, ten cents, and a small piece of wood for thfc traditional bonfire. > MR. AND MRS. MELVIN HAN COCK have moved to one of the new houses in the Harrington Heights Development. Prosperity Items Congregations Gather To Dedicate Parsonage. The Officers and members of Wightman and Zion Methodist Clfurches gathered Sunday after noon at 3:30 P.M. to dedicate the beautiful new parsonage. The services were conducted by The Rev. M. K. Mediock, District Sup erintendent, assisted by the pastor, The Rev. H. A. Whitten. The beautful and impressive ritual of the Methodist Church for the dedication of a home was used. Personal Mention Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Frazier and Miss Grace Frazier of Easley, visited in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Whitten last Thursday. Mrs. Frazier is a sis ter of Rev. H. A. Whitten. Keith Shealy has returned home from the Newberry County Me morial Hospital whore he under went an appendictomy. Mrs. Lora Shealy returned home Thursday from the Columbia Hos pital. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Barnes and their two children of Colum bia •were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lovelace of Winston-Salem, N. C. and Miss Priscilla Owen of Columbia spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Lovelace. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Trammell of Hemingway visited friends in Prosperity Sunday. Weekend guests of Mrs. J. A. Sease were Commander and Mrs J. C. Sease and their two children of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Her man Richardson and their son, Rick; Elton Sease and son John ny of Columbia. On Sunday, Mrs. Tom Sease and four children and Mr. and Mrs .John Davis of Clinton visited Mrs. Sease. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt and their two daughters, Janet and Joan, of Spartanburg spent the weekend with Mrs. A. B. Hunt. “Tram” Trammell of Heming way spent Saturday and Sunday with Buddy and Steve Counts. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Gurdon Counts were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reagin and their little son, Earl, and Mrs. A. K. Epting of Greenwood. Mrs. J. S. Ruff, Miss Effie Ruff, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ruff of Princeton, visited the D. H. Hamms the latter part of last MR. AND MRS. J. H. RUFF and daughter, Mrs. Julia R. Smith, sepnt last Sunday night in Winns- boro in the home of Mrs. Ruffj sisters, Mrs. Ray Hall and Mrs. Eloise Morris. BIRTHDAYS Frank C. Wise, Jr, of At- (contteMd m 9H* Sept 27—Miss Frances Rev. N. E. Truesdale, Bath Rob erto, Billie Lathrop, Mrs. Canett Eargle and Newton Dickert Sept 28—Henry C. Holloway, Bobby Gilliam, Mrs. W. H. New berry, Joe Dominick, Harold Wicker, Mrs. Ray Doolittle, W. A. Webb and Mrs. Gary Lee Rin ger. Sept 29—Julian A. Price, Mrs. Clarence B. SUgh, Mrs. Claud C. Smith, Virginia Glymph, Lam N. Bowers, Mrs. (Min Graham, Harold iirown Folk. Mrs. Rick ard Caldwell and Drayton Mln- Ick. Sept. 30 — Patricia Welling, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Welling, R. M. Lominack, Bar bara Moore, Judith Amy Wls* Otto Nichols, Doris Ringer, Jehn- ny Bowers, Jr, and Mrs. Ethel Wicker. Oct 1—Dr. James C. Kinard, Mrs. Chevis L Booser, Walter Summer, H. Reder Brooks, Mrs. Maude G. Ross, Dr. Elbert Dftek- ert T/A. Hargrove, Scott Elliott and Barbara Sue Long. Oct 2—Ralph B. Baker, Bfftos Gertrude Smith, Mrs. W. L. Beat Eugene Stockman, Leonard Half- acre, Mrs. Ida Clamp, Betty Rose er, Ralph C. Johnson, Oct A. Williams, J. C. Ann Spotte, Rally Hodges, Guy Cleorgo R