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m-- ‘ WWW- NEWS ITEMS The Sun welcomes news items concerning you and your friends. Send them in to us. ttlt JOB PRINTING We are well equipped to handle all your printing needs. Phone No. 1. VOL. ie—NO. 29 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 1953 $2.00 PER YEAR Law Federation To Hear Pope Thomas H. Pope, prominent Newberry attorney, will address the University of South Carolina Law Federation on Thursday, No vember 19, at 11 a.m. in the Law School auditorium, Dean Samuel L. Prince of the Law School, an nounced today. The subject of his talk will be “The First 10 Years of Law Prac tice.” Mr. Pope, speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1949-1960 and 1950 gubernator ial candidate, will be the fourth in a series of legal experts to ad dress the Law Federation this semester. A graduate of The Citadel, Mr. Pope has practiced law at New berry since earning his LL.B. de gress from the University Law School in 1938 except for a period of service with the armed forces during World War II. He served as a member of the House of Rep resentatives from 1937-40 and 1945- 60. While at the University Mr. Pope was selected for member ship in Phi Bela Kappa scholastic fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa leadership fraternity, and Phi Delta Kappa legal fraternity. He is a member of the South Carolina and American Bar Association, the American Law Institute, and the American Judicature Society. Peter D. Hyman of Florence, Law Federation president, will preside at the meeting. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend. Methodist Circles Report Good Works The Woman’s Society of Christ ian Service of Central Methodist Church met at the Mary Frances "Wright Memorial Building on Mon day night, Nov. 16. Mrs. F. Scott Elliott, the president, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Otis Whitaker of the Louise Best Circle was in charge of the devotions. She used as the basis for her remarks Psalm 103. She urged the members to make Thanksgiving this year a real day of thanks. Mrs. Forrest Lominack gave the missionary gleaning. She read an • article from the November is sue of The Methodist Woman en titled “Proud To Be A Methodist.” This is a history of the newly organized Bethel Methodist church at Jackson, S. C. Central’s group contributed toward this work last year. Mrs. T. P. Crooks, district sec retary of Literature and Publica tions, gave the highlights from the _ minutes of the district executive board meeting which was held at Newberry in October. Mrs. Ray Nobles explained the purpose of the “Treasure Chests” as being the widening fellowship which is the second of the Qua drennial goals. This love offering will be the means of a larger mis sionary effort in twenty-eight countries. Mrs. A. L. Longshore, secretary of Miss^mary Education, distribut ed thirty-three certificates to those who earned special recogni tion for the study “The Life and Task of The Church Around the World.” Miss Annie Bynum served capably in keeping the records of the class. Mrs. William Hentz was rec ognized as a new member of the Louise Best Circle. Mrs. Ora Davenport was given a cordial welcome. Mrs. Walt Davis, coupon chair man, had a splendid report on the number of coupons she had col lected and sent to the Killings- worth Home. Circle reports were gratifying. Circle No. 1 with Mrs. Forrest Lominack as leader, had sent a box of used clothing to Korea. Circle No. 6, with Mrs. S. C. You- thans as leader, had sent a box of shoes to the same country. Circle No. 3, with Mrs. W. H. Tedford as leader, had sent a box of clothing to Epworth Orphanage. The plan ning projects to be carried out later. • - The Louise Best Circle had the largest number present at the meeting. The Julia White had the largest attendance at the Novem ber Circle Meetings. At the conclusion of the meet ing, members of Circle No. 2 served sandwiches, cookies and hot spiced tea. Water Level Low At Buzzard Roost GREENWOOD, Nov. 16—Waters of Lake Greenwood, down 13.40 feet, only four feet above a threat stage to Greenwood’s raw water supply, has begun to rise slightly due to the tie-in of power lines from Clark Hill. O. A. Moore, superintendent of the Buzzard Roost power plant, said today the lake has risen from a 425.2 level to a 426.6 level since the tie-in of the line from Clark Hill on October 2. The nor mal working level of the lake is 440 feet. Superintendent of Public Works W. R. Wise reports the water is about four feet above the point where it would give trouble to the city’s raw water Dumping station on the lake. Wise said if the water fell below the 422 foot mark, lines would have to be laid to the main channel of the river. The lake bed is partially grown up in grass now and the edge sur face has cracked under the dry weather. Numerous boats are stranded by the receding water and wharves built by lake resi dents lead only to dry, baked mad flats. Shown is Mary Leslie MacNe'al of Mt. Pleasant receiving the Home - coming Queen's crown from Dr. James C. Kinard of the College. Miss MacNeal won her honor over two other candidates. MRS. JOE W. WERTZ spent several days this week in Atlanta, Oa., with her tobrher-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pad gett and two children, Cathy and Danny. Budget Of News From Chappells Mrs. C. J. Blackman was host ess to the November meeting of the W. M. S. of the Chappells Bap tist Church. A very interesting program on “Advance Through Suffering in Korea” was present ed. During the social hour the hostess served a delicious salad plate with iced tea. The Vaughnsville Horae Demon stration Club met Wednesday afternqpn. Nov. 11 with Mrs. S. S. Arant. After the usual business meeting the hostes served a salad plate with Russian tea. Miss Agnes Davis of Clinton was the weekend guest of Mrs. J. B. Scurry. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Workman of McCormick and Dr. J. R. Edwards of Anderson were Sunday guests of Mr. J. B. Workman and Miss Lillie Mae Workman. Cadet John Scurry of Clemson College spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scurry. Cadet William Coats of Clemson College was a weekend guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gettis Coats. The friends of Mrs. John Givgan are sorry to know that she is a patient in the Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Mrs. J. M. Keith and Miss Eliza beth Keith spent the weekend in Columbia with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sharpe. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Werts at tended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Sallie Wheeler who celebrated her seventy ninth birthday on November 8. Miss J&nnie Beachman, and Mr. Richard Sloan of Columbia spent Sunday with Mrs. C. J. Beachman. Miss Colie Summers of Clinton spent the weekend with her moth- er, Mrs. Frank Summers. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Able of Saluda are receiving congratula tions on the birth of a son at the Self Memorial Hospital in Green wood on Nov. 12. Mrs. Able was the former Christine Boazman. She and her young son are spend ing awhile at the home of her father, Mr. J. J. Boazman. Mr. and Mrs. Able have another son, Bobby. Mr. and Mrs. Gettis Coats, Mrs. J. B. Workman and Miss Lillie Mae Workman attended the funeral of J. D. Coats in Laurens Tuesday. Stores To Close For Thanksgiving The Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Commerce recom mends: That all stores close No vember 26 in observance of Thanksgiving and to also observe the usual Wednesday afternoon closing November 25. They also recommend that all stores close on Friday, December 25 and Saturday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. That stores remain open Wednesday afternoons of Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 and to resume Wednesday After noon closing Dec. 30, and continue same until Dec. 1, 1954. The com mittee recommends the ofllowing store hours for Christmas: Ob serve the usual 6 o’clock closing through Dec. 19 and to remain open until 8:00 o’clock Dec. 21, 22, 23 and 24. M.O. Summer, Chr. Merchants Committee The Committee also recomT mends that we hold Open House Kite till 8 P.M. on Dec. 4 and Stag Nite on Dec. 11 till 8 p.m. Young Girl Dies Following Operation % Deborah Schwartz, four-yehr-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rein hold Schwartz, died early Satur day afternoon at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. She had undergone a minor operation and was doing nicely when she died unexpectedly. She is survived by her parents, Reinhold R. and June Livingston Schwartz, of Columbia; her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Schwartz, of Chicago, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. J. Pat Livingston of Newberry; her great-grandmother, Mrs. Dan Livingston, of Silver- street; her great-great-grandmoth er, Mrs. H. L. Henry, of Pittsburg, Pa., and a number of uncles and aunts. Funeral services were conduct ed Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Lu theran Church of the Reforma tion in Columbia with Dr. Wynne C. Boliek officiating. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia. Ninry Yard Negros ? 0 e v /Xr c^rt Acted Like Goons TOWN AND COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB MEETS The Town and Country Garden club met Wednesday afternoon, November 4, at the home of ^Irs. Tom Lewis on Boundary Street Extension. Mr. Wood of Orangeburg, a rep resentative of the Otho Chemical Company of Goldsboro, N. C., showed a film, “Mysteries of Plant Life,” which demonstrated the germination of the plant, the as- semiation of food and the various stages of growth. He also spoke on fertilization and the various means of combatting insects that infest shrubs and other plants. Plans for the club’s part in the Christmas Decorations Tea to be held December 9th and 10th were discussed. The December meeting will be the usual Christmas party and will be held .with Mrs. Josie P. Mc- Alhany and Mrs. T. C. Tindall. Turkey Holidays Begin Wednesday Thanksgiving Holidays at New berry College will begin on Wed nesday afternoon, November 25th and classes will resume on regu lar schedule on Monday, Novem ber 30th, at 8:00 a.m. On Thursday, November 26th, Thanksgiving Day, Setzler Field will be the scene of the annual Turkey Day football game be tween the Presbyterian College Blue Hose and the Newberry Col lege Indians. The game will be played at 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Tick ets for the football game are still available. Seats in the end zones and on either side of the stands from the twenty yard line to the goal line will be provided in spec ial stands for the “Little Three Championship Football Game of 1953.” Alumni and friends of the college are urged to make ticket reservations for the game through 'Mr. B. O. Long, Business Manager Newberry College, Newberry. MISS ESTHER EARGLE re turned last Wednesday from a week’s visit in Philadelphia, Pa., with her sister, Miss Theresa Eargle, who is secretary to the Last-Minute-Report editor of “The Farm Journal.” (Published By Request) To the News and Courier: I am a graduate of Immaculate Conception high scnool and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. I have read about the non-seg- regated cafeteria at the Navy Yard and the thing that aroused my interest most is the fact that those 14 or 15 Negroes dispersed themselves about the room occupy ing some 14 of the eight-place tables in the dining hall. What those white employes did was no more than what I, person ally, would have done if the situa tion were vice versa. Even if there were no segregation in the begin ning, It wonhl still be wrong tfr act in the manner in which those Negroes did. I do believe that everyone regardless of race, is en titled to some privacy of their own. If I were sitting in that cafeteria, with or without a rela tive or friend of mine, I would not appreciate a white person or even a Negro with whom I did not as sociate to be so* rude as to in trude at the table at which I am dining, for if I am in the position to leave that place I would do So. l The National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo ple is, and has been for a long time, fighting for wh^t they call “equal rights.” Well, what do you consider as being equal rights? What happened at the Navy Yard? No one is holding the Negroes back from doing any thing that they want to among themselves. There are Negroes who have just as much or more than some white people. If they were fighting for this non-segre gation business, well, it was grant ed at the Navy Yard, but what happened? A pitiful few acted like hoodlums. What difference does it make (Continued on Page 8) The following is the list of Petit Jurors drawn for the November term of court: Jessie C. Stone, Albert L. Ring- ; er, D. Leroy Wilson, Homer Der rick, T. Roy Summer, Jr., Robert C. Mays, Wendell Dawkins, Jack- son B. Davis, T. B. Amis, J. L. Huffman, Ernest Clary, Leo Hen drix, A. O. Livingston, Jr., Q. L. “Shealy, O. C. Phillips, J. W. Young. Also A. P. Ramage, Jr., Henry Anderson, Henry F. Mills, Giyr Mc Cullough, Ralph Cannon, W. C. Swittenberg all of Newberry. R. W. Dowd, Paul Shealy, A. W. Adams, Ernest Alewine, Jones M. Bedenbaugh all of Prosperity. W. C. Koon and Carl M. Stuck of Pomaria. Carl B. Shealy and N. E. Riser of Little Mountain. Richard E. Yarbortmgh and John. Robert Suber of Whitmire. Earl Crapps and M. D. Chappell of Kinards. J. B. McAdams of Chappells. Civil Court Sits Here Monday, Following is the roster for court of common pleas which term Will begin here Monday morning, No vember 23. Monday S. C. State Highway Department vs. Strother C. Paysinger. Henry W. Sloan, vs. Mrs. Ge neva (H. O.) Cannon and one 1941 Model Tudor Mercury. Georgia Coated Fabrics Com pany vs. Hawkins Body & Trim Shop. Ernest Clary vs. Tommie Lak D. B. A. Lake Machine Shop. Eld ward H. Lathan vs. Robert Thacker, Henry Thacker, Joe May- bin and one 1941 Chevrolet. Tuesday Charles Roland Owens, by his guardian and litem, Mrs. Dorothy Owens vs. E. L. (Willie Mae) Boliek. Selective Service Send 3 To Army The following three men have been ordered to Report for In duction into the Army on Tues day, November 24th.: William Francis Trammell, Rt. 2, Prosperity. Horace Asbury Livingston, Jr., Rt. 1, Pomaria. Frank Robert Cook, Rt. 3, Pros perity. Tw-enty-three men reported on Monday, November 16th. for Pre induction, and 5 men for exami nation. SERVICES AT CLAYTON MEMORIAL CHURCH Church services Sunday at the Clayton Memorial Church. • You have friends there? Come and make it mutual. Rev. Bennett will preach. The theme being “THANKS”. Come for the 11 o’ clock mefeting. ood singing will be enjoyed. Clinton Singers Coming Sunday CLINTON — The Presbyterian College robed choir will present an unusual concert of sacred music and worship at the Aveleigh Pres byterian Church of Newberry on Sunday evening (Nov. 22). This program, by a college choir which has received national rec ognition for quality performances, is built around the theme "The Living Church.” Its sacred classi cal selections include chorals by Haydn and Bach, Russian liturgi cal anthems and Negro spirituals. The Presbyterian College choir is under the direction of Dr. Ed ouard Patte, a highly trained con ductor whose background includes the music centers of Europe. Once more this year, he has blended to gether 32 voices into an organiza tion which reaches a high stand ard of musical excellence. Among the more significant pieces rWnd»Xfl|L_ by . the choir in this season’s program are: several interpretations from the old 16th century school, from the works of Thomas Tallis and Palestrina, the chorals of Haydn and Bach, Rus sian liturgical anthems and Negro spirituals including the popular “Let Us Break Bread Together.” Mrs. Beta Wright Dead; Was Born At Gildercrest Mrs. Beta Leavell Wright, 89, a former resident of Newberry died Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Col. John R. and Elizabeth Chalm ers Leavell. Her husband is the Rev. George A. Wright, who was pastor of First Baptist Church of Newberry for 21 years. She was a sister of the late R. Y. Leavell and the late Mrs. W. K. Pelham of Newberry. She was the last sur viving member of her immediate family. A daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Cromer, died several years ago. Mrs. Wright's father was the second owner of Gildercrest and it was here that she grew into wo manhood and was married to Rev. Wright. Her interest remained keen in her old home and in New berry and its people. Other survivors include her step-son, George A. Wright, Ft. Worth, Texas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed at 4 p.m. Sunday at Whitaker Funeral Home by the Rev. C. O. Lamoreux. Burial followed in Rosemont cemetery. Active pallbears were T. E. Ept- ing, S. C. Paysinger, W. C. Wal lace, James A. Burton, George Rodelsperger, Jesse Dickert, Pres ton McAlhaney, and M. W. Clary. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the members of the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church. , 1 Kelly Says Best Home-Coi Here Philip Kelly, dean of men at the College presents a cup to Billy Beard of the Belk-Beard company as a reward for the best dressed show window in the* recent college home-coming event. Mrs. Brown Dies At Mollohon Mill Mrs. Ada Viona Dedmond Brown, 68, resident of 1305 Jefferson St., died early Monday morning at the Newberry County Memorial Hos pital. She had been ill for the past two months. Mrs. Brown was born and rear ed in Ellenboro, N. C., a daughter of the late E. W. and Martha Lookadoo Dedmond. For the past 35 years she had made her home in Newberry, where she was a member of the Glenn Street Bap tist Church and an active mem ber of the Ladies Missionary So ciety. She was active in many community activities and her many friends knew her as Mother Brown. She was the widow of the late A. D. Brown, who died a number of years ago. She is survived by two sons, Da vid O. and Selwyn E. Brown, both of Newberry; three daughters, Mrs. J. F. Sessoms of Scottsdale, Ga., Mrs. J. C. Green and Mrs. Frank D. Bodie, both of Joanna; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Furr of Clinton and Mrs. W., A. Ormond of Columbia; two brothers, George Dedmond of Tryon, N. C., and Von Dedmond of Newberry; nine grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon from the Glenn Street Baptist Church by her pastor, the Rev. Joseph E. Walker, the Rev. J. B. Mitchell, and Rev. J. W. Spill- ers. Interment was In Rosemont cemetery. Active pallbearers were C. A. Shealy, R. J. Willingham, J. C. Martin, F. W. Dickert, Lee Hunt, Monroe Boland. Honorary escort were comprised of the members of the board of deacons of the Glenn Street Bap tist Church. Flower attendants .were Miss Wynona Layton, Mrs. Heyward 'lavis, Mrs. Edith Lester, Mrs. 'Sthel Hunt, Mrs. Monroe Boland • md Mrs. Ted Martin. Little nil The following letter of apprecia tion is from Dean Philip Kelly of the College and we, are glad to give it space: Dear Mr. Armfield: “I would like to use the medium of your paper, “The Sun” to ex press the sincere appreciation of the officials of Newberry College and particularly, the Alumni As sociation, to our fine merchants and the officers of the local Cham ber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Jimmie Coggins, President; and Mr. Clifton Graham, Secretary co operated wit the College officials in bringing about of the best Homecoming in the history of Newberry College. The Merchants Committee of the Chamber, in cooperating with the Alumni Office of the College, helped to create a great deal of interest in the Homecoming fes tivities at the College. Many merchants went to a lot of time and effort in creating most attractive window displays and decorating their stores inside and out, which helped to blend with the real spirit of Homecom ing to the College on the Hill. Much commendable conversa tion has been received by the Alumni Office on the splendid showing of the merchants in the City of Friendly Fblks. It would be almost impossible to express our sincere appreciation to the many merchants and individuals who helped to make this our best Homecoming in years. However, I do want to let each of them know that Newberry College and the Alumni appreciate every bit of their effort and cooperation. Philip T. Kelly, Jr., Alumni Secretary ' Newberry College. Robert Pinckney Huffman, 89, retired merchant, died late Mon day afternoon at his home in Lit tle Mountain after five years de clining health and a serious fit ness of four days. * Mr. Huffman was born and reacc ed in Little Mountain and was the son .of the late Thomas B. and Mary Elizabeth Summer Huffman. He operated the Huffman Mer cantile Co. for over 50 years and was cotton weigher for 30 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.. He was twice married,. first to the late Mrs. Mary Shealy Huff man and second to Mrs. Frances Summer Huffman, who survives. Also surviving _ are three sons, C. T. of Lykesland, Roy of Little Mountain and J. L. Ifuffman of Newberry; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon Lever of West Columbia and Mrs. R J.\ Jaudon of Spar tanburg; 10 grandchildren and 20 great - grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. Grady L. Cooper. Burial was in the church cemetery. MR. AND MRS. PRICE J. PAD GETT have returned to their home on Harrington street after a month’s stay at Tilghman Beach Deed Transfers Newberry No. t E. Maxcy Stone, Probate Judge to Pauline Coleman, one lot 99.37 x60’ and one building on Jones street, $2001. E. Maxcy Stone, Probate Judge to Alemena Gray, one lot and. one building, Almena and Butler Gray Properit^, 828 Williams street, $687. B. C. Chapman to Mamie S. Summer, one lot 8.2’x84', $50. Newberry No. 1 Outside Thomas O. Summer to Frances H. Shealy, one lot 73.2x197’ and one building on Priscilla street, $5.00 and other valuable considera tions. Sllverstreet No. 2 John Vernon Havird and Jerome F. Havird to Fairfield Forest Pro ducts Company, 140.5 acres, $5000. Kirby Koon, et 41 to Charlie L. Brooks, ot al, 63.7/5 acres, $8000. Whitmire No. 4 Outside Albert Banks and George Anna Backs to Hattie Mae Banks, one lot and one building, $75. Pomaria No. 5 Jack W. Livingston to Senius Chapman, Box 44, Pomaria, one acre, $150. Prosperity No. 7 Roy Connelly and Annette S. Connelly to Harrison Wells, one lot 234’ frontage, $460. Carrie Sease Wyche to Charlie Cecil Wyche, et aL oaf lot con tains 1.30 acres 4nd oftb building, $1.00 love an daffeqtion. Charles Cecil Wyebf, et al to D. H. Hamm, Sr., one lot con tains 1.30 acres and one build ing, $4000. People Are Urged To Have Examinations Tkm County Home Agents, Miss Margie Davis and Mrs. Barbara G. Brown announce the following schedule for the week of Novem ber 23rd through the 28th. Monday, November 23rd: Green ville, District Extension Confer ence, office will be open. Tuesday, November 24th: Green ville, District Extension Confer ence, office will be open. Wednesday, November 26th: Of fice; Trinity HDC at 2:30 p.m. at the hojme of Mrs. William Pitts. Thursday, November 26th: Holi day; Office will not be open. Friday, November 27th: Office; O’Neal HDC at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Worth Bedenbaugh, Mrs. D. A. Bedenbaugh, assistant hostess. Saturday, November 28th: Of fice. All Home Demonstration club members are urged to take ad vantage of the Chest X*-ray while in the county. Lets have the Coun ty Council vote 100 percent. MR. AND MRS. GUY HANNAH and family have moved back to Newberry and are now making their home at 2028 Montgomery street. BIRTHDAYS Nov. 20: Mrs. R. F. (Doris Armfiold) Sanders, Mrs. H. O. Newman, Gerry Rutherford, Mrs. Victoria Bradley, G. D. Wiko, Clarence C. Huttoy Jr., Reed Marette, George L. Johnson and Dorothy LeapharL Nov. 21: Gurnie R. Summer, Mrs. Edith Wright Hipp, Dr. Y. M. Brown, Argy Chapman,, Ben R. Wicker, Josephine Doolittle, Mrs. Robert W. Glymph and Mrs. R. E. Book. 4 ■ Nov. 22: Mrs. Lamar Kaxal, Bertha Long, Robert Kelly, Carol Ringer and Mrs. J. H. Crooks, Sr. Nov. 23: F. Rldgett Bowers, Russell Aubrey Harley, C.. L. Dowd, Homer R. Williams, Mrs. H. G. Wike, Dave Waldrop, Mrs. H. T. Carlisle and Mrs. B. B. Leitzsey, Jr. f Nov. 24: George Hipp, Joy Hunter, Margaret Shealy, Mrs. W. W. Walker and J. W. “Bill” Smith. Nov. 25: Dr. E. H. Bowman, Jimmy Clamp, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clamp, Mrs. A. W. Murray, Troxolle W. Brown Pope L. Buford, Jr., Dianne Gil liam and Mrs. B. A. Fretwell. Nov. 26: Robert Smith, James R. Williams, R. D. Coleman, Jr., Scrappy Wherry and Henry 8te- vans.