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The midget married the tall lady in the circus. His friends put him up to it. tltt Recon suspenders are about the best source of social security. VOL. 15—NO. 28 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1952 |1.50 PER YEAR United States Army Field Band Returns Here Nov. 20 The United States Army Field Band of Washington, D. C., under the direction of Major Chester E. Whiting, will return to Newberry for the third consecutive year on next Thursday, November 20. For the past two years, the band has been heard in an afternoon and evening performance, but there will be only one concert this year— an evening one, at 8 p.m. at the Newberry High School Auditorium. The band played here last on March 10. Numbered among the band members is Sgt. 1st Class Grady 8. Franklin, native of Newberry. Franklin volunteered for the Army when 16 years of age and has played with a number of Army bands. He has been with the United States Army Field Band since 1947. He is a son of the late John E. Franklin of this city. His mother resides in the city, as do several other relatives. Werts Services Saturday At Bethel Church Mrs. Ella Mae Johnson Werts, 36, died early Friday morning at Newberry County Memorial Hos pital after several years of de clining health . Mrs. Werts was born and reared in the Bush River section of New berry county and was the daugh ter of Mrs. Eunice Brehmer John son and the late James Edward Johnson. She had lived in Charles ton and Silverstreet for a number of years. Mrs. Werts was a mem- ' ber of Bethel Methodist church, the Women’s Missionary Society and was a teacher in the Sunday School. Surviving are her husband, Hen ry Werts; two daughters, Betty Jean Werts and Gayle Werts, both of Silverstreet; her mother; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Boyd, Kin- r; "Ifra throe brothers, Earl Johnson, Eugene Johnson, both of Kinards, and Pfc. George Ran dolph Johnson, Korea. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Methodist church by the Rev. R. C.1 Emory and the Rev. S. T. LipSey. Burial followed in Silver- street cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Henry Cromer, William Cromer, David Senn, Walter Senn, Carroll Bre- hemer, Joe Brehemer, Kenneth McKittrick. Dry And Windy Weather Responsible For Forest Fire Increase In October Aided by dry and windy weath er. 42 wild woods fires burned 514.7 acres of woodlands during October 1952 in the nine counties of the Newberry District, accord ing to E. L. Middleswart. District Forester. This loss was consider ably greater than that of October 1951 when 24 fires burned 150 acres. Fairfield and Newberry Coun ties experienced the greatest num ber of fires with eight fires each and 68.0 and 48.7 acres burned respectively. The greatest acre age loss however occurred in Laurens County with 172.5 acres destroyed and Saluda County with 110.6 acres burned. Careless smokers, starting 11 fires, was the leading cause and accounted for 198.3 acres being burned over. Campers and brush burners were responsible for 5 fires each in the district. Other causes were: miscellaneous cause, 8 fires; Incendiary, 5 fires; lum bering. 4 fires; and railroads, 2 fires. Everyone is urged to be care ful with cigarettes and matches at all times and more especially dur ing such periods as we are ex periencing at present. Make sure all cigarettes and matches are dead out before disposing of them! Use your ash tray! Don’t burn brush or grass until it rains! Be careful with fire! Don’t burn yours or your neighbor’s future dollars! The following is a summary of fires in the Newberry District for the month of October. County No. Fires Acres Burned Abbeville Chester Edgefield Fairfield Greenwood Laurens McCormick Newberry Salude 3 4 1 8 5 5 4 8 4 8.7 56.0 .5 68.0 12.2 172.5 38.5 «.7 110.6 Jurors Drawn For Nov. Court The November terni of Court of Common Pleas will convene at the court house Monday morning, No vember 24, with Judge Bruce Lit tlejohn cf Spartanburg presiding. The following list of jurors were drawn Thursday morning to serve for the November session: Allen W. Nance, A. W. Adams, C. E. Long, W. C. Ruff, Harry B. Itfayer, W. C. Wallace, Carl M. Stuck, Roy Shealy, Homer L. Ring er, Lonnie R. Amick, Pressley Boozer, Virgil R. DeHart, L. C. Fulmer, J. L. Sinclair, M. P. John* son, William L. Ward, John 3\ Chappell, Guy V. Whitener, Sr. Also Grady B. Wicker, Jobe Smith, Sr., S. C. Campbell, Ro S. Nelson, C. M. Brehmer, Guy C. J Reed, J. B. McAdams, Earl C. Hipp, G. O. Dorroh, M. ILyWI# er, Roy Connelly, R. L. Elmer Kunkle, James R. Birge Bedenbaugh, J.. Ocft ley, R. D. Coleman, Jr., M Chapjnan. Rites For Mrs. S. J. Derrick, 76, Conducted Here Mrs. S. J. Derrick, 76, wife of the late Dr. S. J. Derrick, a form er ppresident of Newberry Col lege, died Tuesday night at the ^jioine of her niece, Mrs. Ernest M-* Caughman, Lexington, where she had made her home for the past few years. She was born in Lexington "County the daughter of the late ;Bi)as and Ann Haltiwanger Hiller. and Mrs. Derrick had spent &eir entire 50 years of married life on the campus of Newberry College where Dr. Derrick was a faculty member and later presi dent. He died in 1948. She was a member of Lutheran Cfhurch of the Redeemer, taking part in many church organizations. For many years she was a mem ber of Jasper Chapter D.A.R. and of the music group of the commun ity. Surviving is a brother, James H. Hiller of Chapin; and three nieces, Mrs. James C. Kinard of Newberry. Mrs. Ernest M. Caugh man of Lexington and Miss Ellen Hiller of Chapin. Funeral services were conduct ed at 11 a.m. Thursday at the home of her niece, Mrs. James C. Kinard, 2007 College St., by the Rev. Paul E. Monroe Jr. and Dr. R. A. Goodman. Burial was In Rosemont Cemetery. Active pallbearers were S. Tay lor Martin, W. E. Monts, James G. Park, H. H. Setzler, T. E. Epting and Osborne Long. Mrs. Davenport Dies Friday Of Heart Attack Mrs. Ella Lee Davenport. 83, wife of Andrew Lee Davenport of Newberry, died suddenly Friday afternoon. Mrs. Davenport was at her doc tor’s office when she was stricken with a heart attack. She was born Dec. 31, 1868, near Cross Roads Baptist Church in Newberry County, the daughter of the late Willis W. and Sally Cole Davenport. For many years she had made her home in Newberry and for the past several years had lived on Pope Circle. She was a former member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, but since living in Newberry she was a faithful and devoted member of Hnnt Memorial Baptist church. Besides her husband, Andrew L. Davenport, she is survived by ♦wo sons, Roy Davenport of Fort Mill; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Rikard and Mrs. Helen Mills, both of Newberry, and Mrs. Dolly Du- van of Greenwood; 18 grandchil dren; 11 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving mem ber of her immediate family. Funeral services were held at 4 o’colck Sunday afternoon from Hnnt Memorial Baptist church by her pastor, the Rev. A. F. Boone. Interment followed in Rosemont cemetery- Active pallbearers were Roy Cochcroft, J. M. King, W. E. Hol- sonback,' Robert Bouknight, C. J. Swindler, F. H. McConnell and Guy Longshore. MRS. LESLIE IN CRITICAL CONDITION Mrs. Virginia Leslie, who was admitted to the Newberry Me morial Hospital last Friday, after * suffering a second stroke, still re mains in a critical condition. Mrs. Leslie suffered her first stroke lljjjbottt a month ago. Services Held Wednesday For Mrs. Willingham r Mrs. Cornelia (Nellie) Adams Willingham, 84, died early Tues day afternoon at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital after several years declining health and a few days serious illness. Mrs. Willingham was the daugh ter of the late Thomas and Epsie Felker Adams. She was born and reared near Blairs and had spent her entire life in Newberry. She had made her home with her son, A. O. Willingham on Main St. Ex tension. She was twice married. Her first husband was Drayton Berely and her second husband was James Andrew Willingham. She was a member of O’Neal Street Methodist Church and a member of the Women’s Bible Class. Surviving are five sons, A. O. O. H., A. W„ W. M„ all of Newber ry and B. P., Greenwood; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Lever and Mrs. Alvin Danielson, both of New berry; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Berley, Newberry, Mrs. Jesse Adams, Leesville and Mrs. Jesse Dawkins, Pomaria; 37 grandchil dren and 50 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the McSwain Funeral Home by the Rev. J. W. Tomlinson, the Rev. C. O. Dorn and the Rev. Paul E. Monrpe. Burial followed in Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Ceme tery. Stoney Hill 4-H Club Holds Meet The Stoney Hill 4-H Club held its monthly meeting Thursday, No vember 6 with thirty members pre sent. The meeting was called to order by the President, Joy Hunter. Scripture and Prayer were con- J J°h n and Polly Epting ducted by Jo Ann Whitman and ' Swittenberg. Miss Swittenberg Bonnie Nobles. | was a member of Holy Trinity . , ... „ , Lutheran Church. She was the A play called Old Grandma . , . . , „ ^ last surviving member of her im- Miss Swittenberg Rites Thursday Miss Lenora Swittenburg, 75, died late Wednesday afternoon at her home near Little Mountain after one months Illness. She was born and reared near Little Mountain, the daughter of Negro Newsman Doing Time Here John McCray, a Negro news paper editor of Columbia, began serving a 60-day jail sentence at Newberry County jail Tuesday for a probation violation. The State Supreme Court in a recent opinion upheld the sentence imposed by Circuit Judge Steve C. Griffith of Newberry. McCray, editor of the weekly Lighthouse and Informer, was charged with twice leaving the state without permission while on probation after his conviction in a criminal libel case. McCray had until Friday to be gin the sentence, but he decided to start it tonight because “I want to get It over with," Time” was presented by Joy Hunt er, Annette Moore, Emily Moore, Jane Bedenbaugh, Frances Boozer and Daisy Minick. Then the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge were led by Miss Davis. The minutes were read and the roll called by the secretary, An nette Moore. The meeting was then turned over to Miss Davis. She gave an interesting talk about caring for the hands. Cookies were served by the members who made them. Flavor ing was distributed to members. Recreation was held by Emily Moore with Daisy Minick winning. We also welcomed Mrs. Bob Hunter. The Club was then adjourned to meet in December. Reporter—Jo Ann Kunkle mediate family. Funeral services were conduct ed Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at her home by Dr. Grady Cooper. Burial was in Holy Trinity Church Ceme tery. They Live Here Now Mr. and Mrs. Tommy P. Setzler will make their home in apartment D-2-4 of the Carol Courts Apart ment on College street. Mr. Setz ler with his family returned to Newberry last weekend after he received his discharge from the Army Air Force in New York. Mrs. Bernice McCrackin is now residing at 1514 Harrington St. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Welborn have moved from the Smith apartments on Main street to 1803 Nance street, into one of the Bouknight apartments. Miss Blanche Davidson and Mrs. Bertha Boylston have moved from Boundary street to 1610 Harring ton street in the Ed Schumpert home, recently purchased by C. E. Saint-Amand and Maxcy Stone. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Bouknight are now residing at 1822 Main street in apartment three of the Smith apartments. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marland, new comers to Newberry are mak ing their home at 1907 Harper street. Mr. Marland is connect ed with the Coble Dairies on Nance street A LATE BEGINNING The elderly stock broker, age 75, carried his 18-year-old bride over the threshold. He introduced her to his household staff, and later asked his chauffeur what he thought of the new mistress. The chauffeur replied, “She’s a beautiful young lady, sir, but I hate to see a man start out on a day’s work so late in the after noon. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Baker are now residing at 1924 Evans street in the Connelly home which they purchased. PERSONAL MENTION MRS. DUNCAN JOHNSON, SR., plans to leave today (Friday) far Silver City, N. C., to spend several weeks with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kirkgard and family. AMONG THE BUSINESS VISI TORS in Newberry last week and this week include Miss Effie Hawkins, Prosperity; Mrs. W. E. Baker, Whitmire; Mrs. P. C. Singley, Prosperity; Mrs. John Riser, Whitmire; Mrs. Sarah Sub- er, Whitmire; Mrs. Jeff Hamm, Jr., Prosperity; Miss Vera Pitts, a member* of the Easly school facul ty; Mrs. Lucy A. Lorick and Mrs. Byrd Gibson and daughter, Mrs. Red Newman of Prosperity. MILES CHEATHAM, JR., of Co lumbia, is spending this week with his grandparents, Mr .and Mrs. E. L. Hart on Crenshaw St., with his grandparents, Mr. and Miles (Anna Hart) Cheatham are spending a week’s vacation in New York and WMhinftftB, D. C. Pack 66 Cubs Name Leaders; See Movies The Cub Scouts of Pack 66, met in,. Jbe Community Hall on Nov. 6, jit 7:30 p.m. The meeting was wfed to order by the cub master, Mr. Elmer Shealy. David Long and Elmer Long advanced with the flags and the pledge of alligi- ence were repeated by all. All remained standing and repeated the Lord’s Prayer and the “Star Spangle Banner” was sung. Jack Clifford recited a Thanksgiving prayer. The roll was then called and troop eight had the most per centage of parents present, so they got the cubby for the next month. Troop 6 had the least so they received the cows tail. Parents are urged to be with the boys, for none of them want to be the cows tail. Parents have fun besides learning a lot along with their children. Officers for the following year were then named. Chairman of the Pack Com mittee, J. T. Norris; Asst, to Chair man of Pack Committee, Pope Buford, Jr., D. D. English; Cub Master, Elmer Shealy; Asst. Cub Masters, Howard Turner, B. H. Phillips; Publicity, Mrs. P. C. Plampin; Pianist, Mrs. M. J. Ruck er. A few of the boys told of dif ferent things they had done. John David English told about his Dad taking him to the woods to hunt for different kinds of leaves. Tom my Lewis told about his trip to the Columbia Air Port to see a friend off on a trip. Pope Buford told about the trip Den once made to Camp Old Indian. Awards were then made to the following boys. Promotion to Bear — Charles Hazel, Bill Lominack. Promotion to Weebelos — Tom my Tindall, James B. Carter. Gold Honor Arrow Point on Wolf — Frank Hallman, Mike Dwyer. Silver Honor Arrow Point on Wolf—James Henderson. Gold Honor Arrow Point orf Bear—Charles Hazel, Bill Lomi nack. Two Silver Honor Arrow Points on Bear—Charles Hazel, Bill Lomi nack. Silver Honor Arrow Point on Lion—Johnny Halfacre. Mr. Ernest Brooks gave the cubs a most interesting and ex- plantatory talk on his trip to Mexi co, along with slides and movies. The cubs were then dismissed. Council Acts On Several Ordinances During Session City Hall To Be Renovated Dr. Orr Holding Special Meet For A.RJVs The week of special services which- is being held at the As sociated Reformed Presbyterian church will come to a close Sun day evening. The services are being conducted by Dr. Ernest N. Orr, pastor of the Mooresville A.R.P. Church, Moores- ville, N. C., and the former pastor of the East Ave. Tabernacle. A. R.P. Church in Charlotte. Dr. Orr, who conducted services here years ago, will be remember ed by many Newberrians. Services are being held each evening at 7:30, and a Bible study hour each morning from 10 until 11 o’clock, a.m. There will be no morning ser vice Saturday, and the Sunday morning service will begin at 11:30 Sunday will also be ob served as Church Loyalty Day by the A.R.P.’s. The pastor, Rev. Paul L. Grier, invites the public to attend ser vices through Sunday. Baptist Ministers Name Officers COLUMBIA, Nov. 13—The Bap tist Ministers Conference, in its annual meeting here Tuesday, named the following new officers: Rev. A. Howard Wilson, paster of Dunean Baptist Church, Greenvil le, president; Rev. L. W. Corder, pastor of North Augusta Baptist Church, vice president; and Rev. James P. Carroll, pastor of First Baptist Church, Bamberg, secre tary. TO PAY OFF ELECTION HELP John A. Mayer, Election Com missioner announced Tuesday that he would have the pay for election managers ready at the Court House at Newberry on Saturday. The managers are allowed 13 per day by the State which is less than the county pays for managers In the primary. Fellowship Speaker Boozer Daughter Engagement Is Told Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lee Boozer of Newberry announce the en gagement. of their daughter, Elsie, and Werner Strauss, of Columbia, S. C. The wedding will take place In Decembar* O. FRANK THORNTON Secretary State Lutheran Club Guest Speaker O. Frank Thornton, Secretary of State, will be guest speaker to the Men’s Fellowship Club of the Luth eran Church of the Redeemer Fri day, Nov. 21, it has been announc ed by A. P. Faris, chairman of the speakers committee. Lonnie Shealy, President of the Fellow ship Club, has designated this meeting as Ladies Night and urges all members and prospeotive mem bers to be present for the occas ion. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Thornton will speak on state government. Hte is one of the states outstanding citizens as well as an outstanding speaker. Ernest A. Brooks, past Presi dent \<rho is serving at present as Vice-President, announces that a chicken barbecue supper will be served and urges all members and prospective members to contact him for reservations not later than Nov. 17th. Mr. Brooks had high praise for the committee in se curing an outstanding speaker for the November meeting. Mr. Thornton, a native of Mul lins, gr^uated from the Univer sity of South Carolina in 1928 with a LL.B., moving to Clover in 1930 where he practiced law and was publisher of the Clover Herald. He also served as a member of the House of Representatives from York County and for a number of years was reading clerk for- the House of Representatives until elected Secretary of Stata. Volunteer Fire Fighters Fete Wives, Guests Members of the Newberry Vol unteer Fire Department enter tained their wives and special guests at their Annual Ladies Night affair at the fire house last Wednesday night. About 100 were in attendance. A delicious portc barbecue supper, cooked by volunteers and regular members of the fire de partment staff, was served, along with rice, hash, cole slaw and the accessories. Those in charge of the arrange ments for preparing and serving the meal were Fire Chief Sam Beam, Ed Hazel, Jimmie Sease, Pete Driggers, Horace Switten berg, Harry Dukes, Fred Rodel- sperger, Ralph and Otis Whitaker, and J. G. Purkerson. Other volun teer firemen assisted in serving the supper. Special guests included Mayor and Mrs. J. E. Wiseman, City Manager and Mrs. Ed Blackwell, Judge Eugene S. Biease, an honor ary member of the department. Rev. Neil E. Truesdale, depart ment chaplain, and Mrs. Truesdale, membacfe ag- City Council, see at 4fe» elty oft!*e». aa# paper representatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Earhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Armfield, and Bill Whelan. After guests were recognised, Judge Blease was called upon by Toastmaster Sam Beam. He relat ed several incidents in the past of the department, remarking that Newberry had always been a win ner in the contests that were so popular with fire fighters a num ber of years ago. He spoke of the unselfishness of the volunteer fire men in giving of their time and skills to protect life and property. Judge Blease’s remarks were followed by a few words from the department chaplain, Rev. Trues dale. Neil Truesdale Class Supper Tonight The Neil Truesdale Sunday School Class of the Aveleigh Pres hyterian Church will have a sup per at the church on Friday even ing, November 14, at 7:30 o’clock, according to an announcement made by Bill McArthur, president The supper is under the super vision of Mesdames O. O. Cope land, Jr., and Mrs. R. O. Cul bertson. An interesting evening of food, fun and fellowship Is planned. AH members of the class are encouraged to be present BIRTHDAYS Nov. 15: J. O. Havird, A. H. Mencken, Mrs. Wayne Martin, Larry Shealy, Mary Boyd Ox- ner, Donald Long, Jimmy Wick er, Mrs. T. D. Pitta and Mrs. W. C. Koon. Nov. 16: Leland Summer, Mrs. D. J. Williams, Mrs. Irma H. Perry, Mrs. Pope L. Buford, Sr., Donald Young, Tina Rae Darby, Mrs. T. M. Sanders, Leila Norris and J. R. Cromer. Nov. 17: Dr. E. D. Kerr, Mr* P. E. Way, Mrs. Mary Livings ton, Bobby Morris, Jackson W. Taylor, Paul H. Shull, Stanley Shealy, Jimmie Zobel and Max cy Stone. Nov. 18: W. Henry Lominack, Russell Culbertson and Malvln Hancock. Nov. 19: R. E. Summer, Doris Hipp' and Mrs. John MeCullough. Nov. 20: Mrs. Frasier Sanders, Mrs. H. O. Newman, Jerry Ruth erford, G. D. Wike, Clarence C. Hutto, Jr., Reed Marette, George L. Johnson and Dorothy Leap- hart Nov. 21: Gurnle R. Summer, Mr* Edith Wrtght Hipp, Dr. Y. M. Brown, Argy Chapman, Ben R. Wicker, Josephine Doolittle and Mr* Robert W. Glyph. City Council met Wednesday night of this week instead of the regular Tuesday meeting night which was Armistice Day. Mayor Wiseman and aU council- men were present except Lee Boozer, who was unable to attend because of sickness. Considered at the meeting were the following Items of business: The committee composed of R. B. Baker, John T. Norris, J. K. Willingham, T. E. Davis, and J. Dave Caldwell, to investigate the advisabUity of purchasing a tract of land from H. W. Schumpert, adjoining the water storage off Nance street for further ex pansion of the water system, and to place an appraisal on the pro perty, reported tw councU. The committee submitted a re port recommending the purchase of this land and placing an ap praisal value of $2650.00 on the property. Upon motion from Councilman Ernest Layton, seconded by Coun cilman George Martin, the recom mendation of the appraisal com mittee to purchase the property, was uninimousiy adopted. A motion by Councilman C. A. Dufford, seconded by Councilman CecU Kinard directing City Mana ger Blackwell to have proper deed drawn to transfer the property from H. W. Schumpert to the City of Newberry, unanimously adopt ed. The money derived from ^the sale of the property by Mr. Schumpert to the city will be con tributed by him to a fund for the purchase of a bus for use of the city’s youth. Inhere is md at present, but with tl* contributed by Mr. still more funds will be needed. At the council meeting a motion was introduced by Councilman Dufford that a board composed of the Mayor of Newberry, the pgeai- dent of the Girl ScOuts of May berry, and H. W. Schumpert, gov ern the use of the bus. The mot ion was unanimously adopted. Mayor Wiseman reported that material for the new white way system was on order. Mayor Wiseman, City Manager Blackwell, City Attorney C. E. Saint-Amand, CouncUmen Martin and Dickert were appointed to serve on a Board to review BoaL ness Licenses. A motion by Councilman Lay- ton, seconded by Councilman Dufford, to adopt the Business License schedule iu effect for the year 1952 as the schedule for 195$. Adopted. Motion by Councilman Layton, seconded by Councilman Dufford, to adopt an ordinance regulating the loading of tractor, trailer and semi-traUer type trucks in the business area, was unanimously adopted. An ordinance controlling the in stallation of air conditioning units in the city was moved by Council man Dufford, seconded by Council man Martin. Adopted. A motion by Councilman Kin ard, seconded by Councilman Duf ford, authorizing Mayor Wiseman and City Manager Blackwell to en ter into a contract not to exceed $1,375.00 for repairing and repaint ing the City HaU. Unanimously adopted. City Manager Blackwell report ed that an offer of $1,059 in trade had been received for the old road patrol on the purchase of a new machine. A motion authorizing the city manager to purchase a new patrol not to exceed the amount of $8,500.00 above the trade - ik allowance for the old patrol, was adopted. Council recessed briefly Wed nesday night to he guests at the volunteer fireman’s Annual Ladles Night Supper at the fire house. Calendar Society Bazaar Tuesday The Calendar Society of tral Methodist Church is ha a bazaar at the Community on Tuesday, November 18th, start* tug at 3 o’clock pjn. There will be cakes, pies, cook ies, candy, canned foods, smocks, aprons, flowers, parcel post pack ages and white elephants. Plan now to attend and bay lor TfeankagWinc and Christmas* V ^ 1 Vri m ■K'fmm