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THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1954 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE THREE ISgNJi Name Soutti Carolina 4-H Youth for Awards T-IIGH RATINGS in the 1954 National 4-H programs were reported by iour teen-agers in Leadership and Public Speaking award programs. Statewide recognition in South Carolina was based on their club records. WM Billy Gibson Betty Smith Two 4-H Club members in South Carolina have been named boy and girl state winners in the 1954 Leadership program, for outstanding guidance of club and community projects. They are Billy Gibson, 17, of Mt. Croghan, and Betty Smith, 18, of Ninety Six. As president of his 4-H club for two years, Billy encouraged membership, and helped members in project selection and keeping records. He checked their proj ects and records for progress. Billy served as leader and secre tary of his local club, and treas urer of the county group. Billy feels that his two years as president taught him much in human relations, group coopera tion, and how to handle responsi bility. He has given numerous demonstrations in his community. Ha carried eight projects, under the guidance of his leader, T. N. Rivers. Miss Smith is junior leader of two local clubs, and officer in county and district council. In her local club she served as song leader, pianist, and recreation and program chairman. Miss Smith assisted her, adult leader by giving demonstrations, visiting fellow-members, and preparing fair exhibits. Her leadership duties include training officers, taking part on radio programs, preparing ani mals for livestock shows, inter- esting parents in 4-H activities participation in community and achievement pro- She helped to organize _ _ chibs and served as county camp junior leader. * 19-jewel wrist watch was ted to each by Edward Wilson, Chairman of the Wilson and Co., Chicago. Prosperity News MRS. B. T. YOUNG, Correspondent * I : - v r s&£&4 r "w?. — Russell Mellette Muryl Thomas Lynchburg, have developed their speaking abilities to such an ex tent they have been awarded State honors in the 4-H Public Speaking program. The Pure Oil Co. presented Russell a 19-jewel wrist watch and Muryl a chest of silver. Each also received a cer tificate of honor for their accom plishments. The title of Russell’s talk was “Values of 4-H” while Muryl’s winning talk was “Democracy.” Recognition was based on pre senting a timely topic in a con vincing manner. Public Speaking has been a challenge to Russell during bis seven years in 4-H work.' Through 4-H, Russell has learned many new practices in planting; growing, and harvest ing field crops. Russell has also learned much about the control of household in sects and pests and to operate and care for farm machinery in a safe and efficient manner through the tractor maintenance project. Muryl started in 4-H Club Work with Clothing in 1949. In 1953 she started public speaking and won her first contest on the subject “W T hat America Means to Me”. She went on to the District and won first honors there. Muryl has given 19 talks this year, in cluding a 15 minute broadcast of her winning speech. She has add ed five other projects to her list and has won the county award every year for her clothing achievements. She has won blue ribbons for Leadership, Room Improvement and Frozen Hood. She has served as president of her club and was elected president of the County 4-H Club. Her local leaders are Mrs. Lulu Griffin and Mrs. M. E. Thompson. Mellette, 16, of Turbe- and Muryl Thomas, 16, of programs are conducted under the direction of the Coopera- ■ - -■ •- - —■ - • ice. Metal Contractor—Heating—Air Conditioning Licensed Gas Fitters CAROLINA METAL WORKS College Street Extension A. G. McCaughrin, Pres. & Treas. Phone 115 The following items were omit ted from last week’s issue due to limitation of space: Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Bedenbaugh and their two children, Rodney and Sally, Mrs. J. A. Counts, and Mrs. Clyde Bedenbaugh spent Sunday in Orangeburg with. Mrs. Rodney Counts. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs? C. S. Mills were Mr. anr Mrs. W. A. Camp and their Ini r>ihllil h m and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Campbell and their two children of Green ville. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Richards, Jr. of Charleston and Mrs. A. J. Richards, Sr. of Heath Springs visited Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Young Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kisleritz and their three children, Andy, Amanda and Adam, of New York City are visiting Mrs. Kileritz’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Luther. With the Luthers for phristmas weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis of Fort Lee, Indiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie K. Singley of Hendersonville, N. C. With Mrs. L. S. Long Christ- msa Day were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Addy of Batesburg, Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Long of Columbia, and Dr. and Mrs. Von Long and their three boys of Newberry. Mrs. Cullen Brooks and her two children are spending several days with her parents, Mrr and Mrs. T. F. Grayson in Yamassee. Mrs. E. W. Werts and Miss Kate Barre spent the holiday weekend in Columbia with Dr. and Mrs. Joe Freed and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frick. John Taylor of Clarksville, Tenn. spent Christmas weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor. The Taylor’s spent Sunday in Columbia with the E. M. Shel- bys. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leaphart, Jr. and Miss Dot Leaphart spent the holiday weekend with the Fred Jameses in Taylors. The Prosperity Depository is be ing converted into The Bank of Commerce, effective date of the formal opening of the bank being January 12. On January 11, the bank is hold ing open house, from 5 to 8 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to both the open house and the for mal opening. The present quarters are being remodeled and will be completed for the opening date. The Bank of Commerce will have a total capitalization of $56,- 000 including $50,000 capital, $5,- 000 surplus, and $1,000 undivided profits. The' bank plans to offer com- service, including sayings compounded^ semi-anhually), loans of all types foi*' “Worthwhile pur poses, safety deposit boxes, and Christmas clubs. The directors are Rudolph C. Barnes, Columbia; J. A. Bowers, Prosperity; J. Monroe Fulmer, Dan D. Lang and John T. Lyles of Columbia. ‘ ; Sr The officers of the bank will be the ones who have rendered effi cient and courteous services in the depository. They are Rudolph C. Barnes, president; J. A. Bowers, vice president and cashier; Miss Annie Hunter, assistant cashier; and Mrs. J. L. Counts, bookkeeper. Although the bank is not local ly owned, it will be locally op erated for local needs. The two circles of the W. S. C. S. of Wightman church, taking part in the visitation program of the society, entertained the two circles of Zion church Tuesday ev ening, in the assembly hall of Wightman church. A program, dedicating Prayer,. Talent, Gifts, and Time, was given with Mrs. Leslie Mills as the nar rator. A candlelight service fol lowed the program. Refreshments were served dur ing the social hour. The Rev. Ben M. Clark, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, is in the Newberry hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Ross George, Jr. is in the Co lumbia Hospital where he under went surgery last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Havird are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, on January 1. at the Mills Clinic. Mrs. Haviid is the former Miss Dorothy Hawkins. The little girl weighed 6 pounds and one ounce and has been nam ed Kathy Fay. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Taylor and their three children of Saluda, N and Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Taylor. Wayne Taylor, who is attending school in Prosperity, remained with hfs grandmother, Mrs. Adams. Miss Sara Mae McFerrin has returned to her school at Calhoun Falls after spending the Christ mas vacation with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. B. McFerrin. Major- and Mrs. Ray Ohlhues and their two daughters, Jan and Kay, of Charleston, spent Sunday with Mrs. Ohlhues’ mother, Mrs. H. % E. Counts, Sr. Mrs. W. D. Moore of Newberry spent several days last week with Miss Susie Langford. Misses Phyllis Wise, Dorothy Leaphart and Linda Hancock, Da- (2% interest 25 BedeIlbau S h ’ Curtis jjr"fr_r.trrEmerson- Janes and Mr.-and Mrs. Austin Scott of Athens, Ga., who Vere Visiting Mrs. Scott’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Wise, attended a dinner party last Tuesday even ing given by Miss Pat Singley of Columbia complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Scott. Misses Mary Dove Boozer and Patsy Ann Hawkins have return ed to their work in the Columbia Hospital School of Nursing after spending the Christmas vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boozer and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pat Hawkins. Mrs. Annette Brooks has return ed to her school work at Fairfax after spending the Christmas holi days with her mother, Mrs. L. S. Long. i Mrs. Cullen Brooks and her two children spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grayson, at Yemassee. Mr. gnd Mrs. Clyde Bedenbaugh have returned to Easley after a two weeks’ visit with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Maxcy Beden- baug and Mrs. J. A. Counts. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Counts and their four children of Char lotte, N. C., spent last Wednesday with Mr. Counts’ grandmother, Mrs. • E. D. Counts. Visiting Mrs. Ben M. Clark last week w.ere Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stoudemire and their son, Julian; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huskamp and their two sons, Jerry and Michaei. of WalhaUa, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cumulander of Westminster. Mrs. Virgil Shealy of Greenville spent last week with her son. Dr. Frank W. Shealy and Mrs. Shealy. Rev. and Mrs. Ray P. Hook and their two children, Sammy and Mary, visited Mrs. Hook’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Scott in Kan napolis, N- C., last week. Mrs. Ernest Kinard visited rela tives in Newberry over the week- C., spent the weekend with their end- parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Adams | Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bedenbaugh Mayer Memorial Officers Elected Mayer Mem* Lutheran Church recently held an election which re sulted in the following being elect ed to the Church Council for a term of three years: J. H. Cook, Jr., Robert Creekmore, Lewis C. Hawkins, A. Q. Livingston, Jr., and Bryan B. Livingston. The following have been elected to serve as Congregational officers for the year 1955: vice chairman, Garvice L. Taylor; secretary, O. L. Cook, Jr.; treasurer, J. H. Cook, Jr.; building fund treasurer, B. B. Livingston; church records. Miss Lorene Fulmer; Sunday School superintendent, Harold O. Cook. / ▲ Building Committee with .the following members has bpep ap pointed Bryan B. Livingston, chairman, George hi. Sftbnei A.^O. Livingston, Jr., Cecitf E. Merchant, Clyde L. Amick, Harold Hendrix, and George E. Ward. Cephas W. Long and H. O. Cool^ will serve as advisory members. and their two children, Linda and Macky, have returned to Lexington after spending the xChrisUias holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bedenbaugh and Mr. and Mrs. W. LJ Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kislevitz and their three children, Androc, Amanda, and Adam! have returned to their home in New York City after a two weeks’ visit with ifelrs. Kislevitz’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Luther. J. -Walter Stockman and his three children, Jimmy, Dianne, and Susan, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Cora B. Stockman. The Walter Stockmans have been living in Buffalo, N. Y. blit have moved to Lone Star, Mrs. Stockman’s former home. Mrs. Richard Foster and. her little son, Rick, of Columbia, are spending several days with her mother, Mrs. J. L. Counts. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Langford of Colu$^ia were guests Saturday of Missel Susie and Mary Lang ford. RicharC- Counts' spent last week in Greenwood with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reagin. < Mrs. H. D. Frye of Statesville, N. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs; Ben M. Clark. s *- 5 - Miss Betty Oswald of Columbia spent the weekend with her cous in, Miss Evelyn Wessinger. Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phones 719 & 76—Night 513-R • 4' Staple & Fancy Groceries | Fresh Produce—Meats—Fish & Poultry * __ • i . . • 4 V » • Frozen Foods Friendly Super Mkt. V V ... ^ Phone 517 for Home Delivery * UOft Mtiin v - * Joe Hi upp. — FLORIDA ARIZON H?OT6L » • - M ■■■£ •Sfl IDA At a Soutti Carolina railroad crossing: The average time it takes a train to pass this crossing is fourteen seconds whether your car is on it or not! 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