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c o« '53 ^ /m wm muse % fo/n The MARCH OF DIMES January 2 fa 31 il„ 4 * * 4 tilt HELP NOW! loi* o* DIMES Jan 2-1I . RI y api:m ' - Wu , ! ' <V i N / - r4 ' VOL. 16—NO. 37 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JANUARY 14. 1954 $2.00 PER YEAR Harmon Names Community Workers For Polio Drive .9w», Meredith Harmon. campaign (Icoi ge Hawkins. wil! conduct the chairman of the Crippled Chi! March of Mother ■K phase of the dren’s drive in Newberry county dimes march the alter part of the has announced the followin g a p - month. pointrnents of community eh air- Foin conta iners . in thi form of men: :- st tul >es mounte d on counter dis Little Mountain- Mrs. (’ larles play c; ml - have lx . e d:"t rihut e<i m B. Crowell and Eugene Stockman. Peak—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chap man. Pomaria Ralph Setzler. Prosperity (Irady I>ee Halfacre. Silverstreet Mrs. Harold Br>wers. Whitmire—Shannon Suher. :. t n d hi c hou t 11 i e city acenrdina to drive ehui i nil a n. In addition, lie . til e;-e \V! Ill be <(jua:c dance eak and a. hi nan party in New- y - (j It l e ■ i! ne tbi- month. Fro- i - from t:i j < f > ’ ; r . : ’ a innient w ill toward t he dr ive for polio l - L. I’uroe 1! is in nr t v eha irman lie Crippb 'd ('ll i!( (Fen's Society. ’berry Ja \(((‘> , ■ • handling fund canij naian : :. S»r Rec. Commission Asks City Provide Community Center % American Legion Auxiliary Receives Citation For Reaching Member Quota iMfek Tlie regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held on January 7 at the home of Mrs. T. P. Crooks. The associate hostesses were: Mrs. .1. F Hawk ins. Mrs. H. M. Hentz. Mrs. M. F Bowler and Mrs. Rae Feaele. The president. Mrs. W Roy An derson, 1 d the group in the open ing rituals. She recognized Mrs. G. R. Summer as the legislative chairman. The Hon. Farl Bergen was introduced by Mrs. Summer as guest speaker. He spoke forci bly on the problems which will face the General Assembly at its meeting in the near future. He urged the members of the group to take a more active interest in the problems of the state and to write their representatives re garding their opinions on such matters. Mrs. Summer thanked Mr. Bergen for his stimulating talk. Many interesting reports were given by officers and chairmen. Mrs. L. G. McCullough, the treasur er reported a balance of $588.40 in the Unit's checking account. The president reported, on the annual joint Christmas party which was'held by the American Legion and ite Auxiliary. The number in attendance was ao large that larger quarters seem necessary for another year. , Miss Myra Boozer, the secretary read a letter from the department president in xybich she commend- ^ .'plondid acn i!: flic year, cin^. Mem announced tha ’ had received - ■ "tap' depart it." quota. R e t ‘-u t > e 1 a r a e H 1 v' a! Fou: fifteen noun becoming : Mrs. .!. F. ('”ooks. Miss ed the unit upon it ievernents finis far M’-s. .1 F Haw! bership Fhairman. the Xewbeny uni 1 a citation fr(>m tin mc-ut for reaching now has 17h m» rnh" numlter in recent members seeured hershijts (>ach. the Ho-Getters. The\ a Hawkins. Mrs. T I Virginia Anderson and Miss Grace Summer. Mrs. Holland Sligh. rehahilita tion clutirman. told of the gift which the members contributed to the gift shop at the Veteran’s Hospital. She and the president spent one day helping to wrap the packages. Mrs. W. H. Davis, the Child Welfare chairman, reported that food, clothing and toys were given to eight children and six adults as a Christmas project by the unit. Mrs. Ida Wise and Mrs. Dow Bedenbaugh. Gold Star Mothers, were given a special welcome. Mrs. William Hentz was welcomed as a guest. At the time of the February meeting, the Unit will celebrate its thirty-third anniversary. This is to be held at the Community Hall. Delicious refreshments consist ing of sandwiches, nuts, cheese dreams and coffee, were served to the thirty who were present. BOVS WILL BE GIRLS . . satirical comedy “Malice in Bovs of Princeton University’s Triangle Club tour the country In Wonderland.’’ They have lots of fun, and draw good audiences. Mo Increase In Gas Rates For Newberry James F. Wiseman, secretary of the Clinton - Newberry Natural Has Authority said yesterday morning there would be no in- nease in natural gas rates in Newberrv as previously thought. Mr. Wiseman said that the in crease given the Transcontinental Pipeline Corporation by the Fed eral Power Commission recently was so small, that an increase would not be necessary. According to records in the city offices, about 4f>o Newberrians are now connected to the natural gas service lines. Group Suggests Old Opera House Be Converted To Indoor Sports Center A new city council sitting - for the first time Tuesday night, heard a request for additional funds from a delega tion of the Newberry Recreation department. The Rev. Paul E. Monroe, Jr., acting as spokesman for the group composed of Recreation Chairman Mrs. Albert McCaughrin, Mr. Frank Jones, and Recreation Director Charles Kolbecker, asked that the city consider plans for a community center. i s h i p of Leg i s 1 a - on - ’ will he the program of the Gilliam Services Tomorrow At Mt. Pleasant Church Mrs. Tom (Lula) Gilliam. 70, of Pomaria, died about noon yes terday at the Newberry County Me morial hospital after several days serious, illness although she had been in declining health for several years. M rs. Gilliam was born and rear- i ed in the Mt. Pleasant section of the county, the daughter of the late Boykin and Willie Cromer Berley. She was a lifelong resident of the Mt. Pleasant section and a member of the Enoree Baptist church and the Woman’s Mission ary Society. Survivors include her husband. Tom Gilliam; 4 sons. Ed and Mar ion Giliam, Pomaria. Thomas M. and J. B. Gilliam, Greenwood; 5 daughters, Mrs. George Cromer, Mrs. Dewey Adams, Mrs. Gary Lee Ringer, Mrs. Frances Fowler, and Mrs. Lula Bess Suber, all of Po- maria; 4 sisters, Mrs. Jim Kit chens, Whitmire, Mrs. Wdll Gil liam, Whitmire, Mrs. Marvin Gra ham and Mrs. Willie Suber, Po maria; 3 brothers. Boykin, C. E., and James Berley all of Pomaria; 8 grandchildren and two step- grandchildren, and 4 great grand children. Funeral services will be con ducted from the Mt. Pleasant Methodist church Friday after noon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Everette Thomas and the Rev. T. E. Derrick officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at Mc- Swain Funeral home until late to day, after which time it will be at the home until the hour of ser vice. Serving as pallbearers will be William Dehines. Grady Ringer, Eugene Fowler, Herman Dawkins, Everette Graham, and Bart Doo little. Last Of Pioneer Family Moves To Another State Mrs. Nellie Coates Davis, one of the two surviving members of one of Newberry’s oldest families left last week to make her home, for the present at least, with her brother, Jesse Coates. Jesse tecently lost his wile and his health is uncertain. The (’nates famiL oldest in New bear;, tinned prominently Newberry. Land to in the new county bv a member of the Legislators Be On Boundary PTA Program “The Relatio tion to Educat i theme for the | Boundary St. Parent-Teacher’s i Association on Thursday evening. ! Jan. 14. at S o’clock, according to I Herald C. Paysinger, chairman of the program committee. Speakers ! will he the Honorable Earl Ber- g ( n and the Honorable John Hug gins, representatives in the South Carolina Legislature. Mr. Bergen operates a clothing store in New berry, and Mr. Huggins is associat ed with Judge Blease of this city, and both are well qualified to pre sent matters pertaining to legis lative affairs of interest to par ents, teachers, and other interest ed citizens. Group singing will be led by Don Rook, assisted by Mrs. P. N. Abrams. A brief business session will be conductei by J. W. Hen derson. president At the close of the meeting, a social period will be enjoyed, during which cokes will be served by the hospitality committee composed of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whitaker, chairmen. Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shealy, Miss Ruth Feagle, Mrs. Robert Livingston, and Mrs. Eleanor Clarkson. is one of the . being men- in Annals of the first jail was donated Coates family. The Old court liou-e now stands on the site. According to the An nals the first court was also held on this siL. the records of which are now on tile in the Newberry court house. Make your train of thought a construction train. MR. CAMPBELL RETURNS HOME FROM HOSPITAL S. C. Campbell, who was a pati- ( nt in the Newberry Memorial Hospital ’or a month, where he v as admitted after suffering a heart attack, returned to his home on Harrington street last Wed nesday. He is reported to be doing fine although he will have to re main in bed for several weeks. WILSON BROWN CONFINED TO HOME WITH FLU The friends of Wilson Brown will he sorry to learn that he has been ill with flu at his home on Johnstone street since last Satur day. mi r r - f * *• - m • ■ Life will be a lot happier for you if you use the advice you have been giving your friends. m li m TUNNEL. FOR DAM . . . Giant tubes are installed to conduct water under high pressure to Montana Dam In North Carolina, where turbine drives a 75,000 kilowatt generator. 15,350 Bream Go To Farm Ponds In Newberry County l ast Monday was a good day for fishing according to E. E. Epting of tiie Soil Conservation Service. Newberry County farmers re ceived 16.350 bream for stocking ponds built during the last part of 1053. These fish were placed in 12 ponds. Farmers getting fish on Mon day were: J. W. Dickert, Jr., Har old Bowers, Dr. Kemper Lake, John A. Nichols, Tally Hugh Shealy, Charlie Miller, Don Rook, J. A. Singley, R. B. Baker, J. A. Mayer and Harry Burgess. Last fall Newberry County farm ers stocked 36 ponds with 57,425 bream. . U _ The bream were furnished by the Fish & Wildlife Service co operating with the Supervisors of the Newberry Soil Conservation District. In the Spring these 48 ponds will be stocked with bass at the rate of 100 per acre. At that time, ponds in the county should be fertilized to insure maximum growth and good fishing, Mr. Ept ing said. C. M. Smith With Smith Motor Co. C. M. Smith, former resident of the Kinards section of Newberry county, and nephew of J. W. (Bill) Smith of Newberry, has become associated with J. W. Smith in the Smith Motor company business according to announcement this week by the owner. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have lived in Washington for the past eight years and recently established residence in Newberrv. INQUEST SET FOR FRIDAY NIGHT Newbery County Coroner George R. Summer announces that an in quest into f the death of Willie Albert “Bo Pepe” Parrotte, will be ‘liirijcLFriday night at the Newberry County Court house, beginning at eight o’clock. Parrotte died from injuries re ceived when he was struck by an automobile on Black’s Bridge, Friday night November 20th. Rites Conducted Friday For Dr. Young Brown Dr. Young Mosely Brown, 66, prominent dentist and public offi cial of Newberry died early Thurs day morning of last week at the Newberry County Memorial Hos pital. He had been ill for several days hut his death came suddenly. Dr. Brown was born and rear ed at Prosperity, a son of the late George D. and Nancy Mosley Brown. prominent residents of Newberry County for several gen erations. He attended the Pros perity City Schools and graduated from E r skine College, and Vander bilt University where he graduat ed from the College of Dentistry. After his tour of active duty with the United States Army he re mained in the Army Reserves where he rose to the rank of Lt. Col. He was active in the prac tice of dentistry for more than 40 years. He practiced in Lake City. Chapin and Newberry. He was a member of the Prosperity As sociate Reformed Presbyterian church, where he served as an El der and Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. He was a member of the Prosperity Masonic Lodge No. 115 AFM and the Newberry Shrine Club. Also the American Legion Post No. 24 at Newberry. He was Chairman of the S. C. Pardon and Parole Board and had been since its organiza tion in 1941, and a member of the Southern States Parole Associa tion and had served as president for a number of years. He was an executive committeeman for the democratic party for Newberry County. He is survived by one sister. Miss Clara N. Brown, of Prosper ity; two brothers, George D. Brown of Prosperity and Colum bia. who is connected with the State Department of Education; and W. H. Brown of Prosper ity; two nephews, George H. Cald- (continued on page eight) BUILDING PERMITS Two building permits were is sued during the past week by building inspector Sam Beam and they were on January 13 to George D. Way for a one four-room brick veneer dwelling on Mower street for $9000, and to Miss Ruby Kin- ard for a six-room brick veneer dwelling on Pope street for the amount of $9,500. Services Held Tuesday For Mrs. Clary Mrs. Estelle Caldwell Clary. 57. wire of J. Richard Clary, Sr., died suddenly Sunday afternoon at her home on Wheeler street following :t brief illness. Horn in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late John Arthur and Tillie Huiet Caldviell. She was a graduate of Newberry College in 1915 and taught in Newberry city schools prior to her marriage. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Surviving besides her husband are five sons. J. Richard, Jr., At lanta. Ga.; Robert M., Aiken; G. Huiet. Clarence C.,” and FVed L., all of Newberry; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Amlck, Newberry; Mrs. Wallace Riser, Jr., Washington, D. C.; and Miss Sajfie Clary, Co- ilumbia; two brothers, Dr. IJulet Caldwell, Washington. D. C.; James A. Caldwell, Augusta, Ga.; one sister. Mrs. E. C. Folk, New berry, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at. 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the Whitaker Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul E. Monroe, Jr., and the Rev. C. O. Lamoreux. In terment followed in Rosemont cemetery. Active pallbearers are: Owen Clary. Clarence Wallace, J. S. Floyd. Finest Clary. Johnson Ha loed Clarv and Edward Folk. Soil And Water Conservation Play Large Part In S. C. Diversification Farming in South Carolina has changed from a one crop system of cotton to a system including soil and water conservation, livestock and diversification. South Caro lina has been, and still is, primar ily a cotton state, hut cotton is no longer the king it was in the late 20’s when two-thirds of all South Carolina farm income came from cotton. Today South Carolina, cotton accounts for only 37 per cent of total receipts. In the Soil Conservation Service area of South Carolina, comprised of Spartanburg. Cherokee, Union, Lancaster. York, Chester, Fair- field and Newberry counties, con servation practices were applied in 1953 by farmers cooperating in soil conservation districts as fol lows: strip cropping 943 acres; crop rotations 15.182 acres; kudzu 380 acres; sericea 5,733 acres; al falfa and perennial grasses 2,094 acres; pasture seeding 23,076 acres; woodland improvement 13,- 392 adres; “ tree planting 1,613 acres; wildlife area improvement 162 acres; fish ponds 324 acres; farm drainage 656 acres. In addition 22 pond irrigation systems were built for use in ir rigating 840 acres. There were 663 acres of perennial vegetation, such as, sericea or fescue, estab lished in natural draws as water management areas to handle ex cess water from terraces. A total of 492 miles of terraces was sur veyed by Soil Conservation Ser vice technicians during the year and constructed by farmers co- onerating with their local soil con servation district. A total of 453 ponds w T as constructed during the year, and 4,578 acres of land were cleared for pasture or other use in keeping with capability of the la nd. The Lancaster County Soil Con servation District led the area during 11*53 in application of the following conservation practices: alfalfa and perennial grasses, past ure seeding, woodland improve- ment. tree planting, wildlife area improvement and farm ponds. The Catawba Soil Conservation District led the area in the appli cation of crop rotations, sericea lespedeza. farm drainage, terrac ing. and the number of irrigation systems. Spartanburg County Soil Con servation District led the area in the acres irrigated and in the establishing of strip cropping and kudzu. Newberry County Soil Conserva tion District led the area in cover cropping and stubble mulching, and the Cherokee County Soil Con servation District led in the de velopment of perennial vegetation in natural draws for water dis posal. The year 1953 was a banner year in farm planning for soil and water conservation in 6iis area. A total of 1,077 plans was prepared. Of these. 915 were for new cooperators with soil conser vation districts. Plans prepared during 1953 for farmers cooperat ing with soil conservation dist ricts, by counties, were as follows: York 285; Spartanburg 215; Lan caster 137; Cherokee 132; Chester 125; Newberry 117; Union 100; and Fairfield 46. The number of farmers planning and applying soil conservation is an indication that the trend from a one crop system to conservation and diversification is still in high gear. Mr. Monroe stated that it was his idea that council had in mind a year-round recreation program when the commission was set up, and although during the past sum mer the program was going full force, facilities are just not avail able in winter weather for the continuance of the program. He said the main sport he had in mind was basketball. The Lutheran minister said that seven church groups had ex pressed a desire to form a basket ball league, and thought others were interested in organizing teams for the sport. He mentioned that Newberry College officials had expressed a willingness for the recreation department to use the college gymnasium for games, hut later found that there was too much conflict in scheduling games since the demand on the gym is so heavy at this time of year. He also talked to city school officials, but found that no suitable arrange ment could be made to use the high school basketball court, and that the condition of the Junior High gym was such that it would be hazardous to use the building for this sport. OPERA HOUSE SOUGHT Mr. Monroe said that he and others of the recreation depart ment had looked at the auditorium at the Opera House, former location of the Wells theatre, and although no plans had been made, thought It could be converted Into a com munity center with facilities for basketball and other community activities. He said an original estimate for putting the building in shape was $7,000, but believed it would take considerably more to do the job necessary. He point-i ed out that it would be too late this year to get the center in op eration. but wanted council to con sider the project, and if found to be practical, make arrangements for a center before next winter. Mayor Wiseman suggested that the recreation department and City Manager Blackwell work together on the project. Mr. Blackwell said that before a contractor is called in. there should be definite plans made for the facilities wanted by the department. He suggested that the services of an architectural engineer he secured to see what the possibilities of the old Opera House are for the proposed com munity center, and then set up plans accordingly. Mayor Wiseman requested that a report be made at the February council meeting on progress of the project. The Tuesday meeting which convened at 7:30 p.m. was opened with prayer by Rev. Monroe. Min utes of the Regular December meeting and a special meeting Dec. 28, were read by the City Manager and approved as read. There was some discussion stemming from a proposal to send one of the city’s gas inspectors to a 4-week course on gas at North Carolina State College in Raleigh. Mr. Blackwell said the course would better qualify the gas in spector and the department to be of service to customers in the city. Council voted to send one man for the course and pay expenses. PASS ON DRAINAGE City Manager Blackwell present ed plans for a storm drainage to be placed from the rear of Kemp er Motor company to take care of the water problem at back of the building. The line will cross the lot next to the county agricultural building and drains w r ill be install ed' on Martin street connecting to the line to take care of excess water from the east end of Martin street. City Manager Blackwell was instructed to get sealed bids on the job. This work was ap proved by council a number of months back, but at that time the mty was unable to get right of way for the line. Funds for the project will come from the bonds old for M-jg purpose. STOCKPILE ASPHALT Mr. Blackwell requested that council authorize the stockpiling of 1(H) tons of asphalt for main tenance of the city’s streets. He said that the city could save a con siderable amount by buying the asphalt while the plant is located near the city. The plant was set up here during the summer to mix asphalt for the street improve ment program just completed. Council okayed the expenditure. Mayor Wiseman said that he was holding a check slightly in excess of $50,000 payable to the Birmingham Builders, prime con tractors on the natural gas distri bution system, until all restora tion work is completed in Newber- ry. A crew has been working here and repairing and restoration is virtually complete, the mayor stated. Councilman Cecil Kinard declared at the meeting Tuesday nght that in spite of repeated re quests 14 complaints in Ward 5 had not received attention. Mr. Layton also registered one com plaint. Frank Charlton, representative of the contractors, was present at the meeting, and said he would go with Mr. Kinard to investigate the complaints. Mr. Wiseman said that an agree ment with Birmingham Builders has made provision for an account to be opened at a local bank to take care of complaints after the conti'aefcor’s crew P«Bs out. ilftr, Wiseman said that this arrange ment, complaints could be handled promptly with the minimum of confukton. He “added that when these funds were exhausted, the contractors have agree to furnish additional money if necessary. Mayor Wiseman pointed out that this , arrangement had nothing ’to do with the contractors remaining under bond for a two year period. He declared it was an arrange ment for the convenience of the contractors and the ci f v to ex pedite the handling of expenditures for complaints, and that Birming ham Builders would remain under bond for the next two years. CLEM YOUMANS PATIENT AT DUKE HOSPITAL J. Clem I. Youmans has been a patient at Puke Hospital in Dur ham, N. C., for the past couple of weeks undergoing treatment for an allergy on his hands. Mrs. You mans, who has been at Duke with her husband, spent Monday and Tuesday at her home here, but has returned to Duke Hospital to accompany Mr. Youmans home this weekend. She said that Mr. Youmans was feeling much better and felt sure that he would be able to return to Newberry this weekend. The one sure way to keep in trouble is to run from it. BIRTHDAYS Jan. 16: Beverly Clarkson, James Montgomery Smith, III, and W. M. Buford, Jr. Jan. 17: Mrs. E. L. Hart, Wil bur Long, Mrs. Alfred Ringer, Mrs. J. F. Dominick, Susan Crooks, Albert Long, Martha Mc Cullough and Mrs. W. M. Bu ford, Sr. Jan. 18: Mrs. Steve C. Grif fith, Mrs. L. G. McCullough, Wil liam Henry Shannon, Jr., Alice Bedenbaugh and Becky Dickert. Jan. 19: Lonnie Clifton Gra ham, Mrs. H. H. Abrams, Capt. Gerald O’Quinn, Gaynelle Har mon Stewart, Diane Boland, Bu ford Connelly, B. H. Hamm, Mrs. James Abrams and Cheryl Reeves. Jan. 20: Charlie Bowers, John Donald Rook, Donna Betts Nich ols, Mrs. O. H. Lane, Elizabeth R. Boyiston, Lugenia Martin and J. T. Batson. Jan. 21: Warren Abrams, Mrs. Eva James D. Wherry, Lamar Neville, P. C. Plampin, Mrs. Annie Lee Whitaker and Miss Anna Long. •)»«> , j.ry .. • .