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Returned Without Opposition a A. DUFFORD, SR. ERNEST LAYTON FRANK ARMFIELD In Contested Council Races j. ed McConnell S. D. “BOZO* IfcAYSlNGER »* 8. W. “BO” MILLER PERCY D. HOLLOWAY CECIL MERCHANT Pictures of Dwight W. Jorves and Kenneth I. Tompkins, who qualified In aldermen races just before the deadline Wednesday, were net avail able. Busy Court Session To Get Underway ... fa*- - The following roster of cases r'Wlll be up before the Court of . Oeneral Sessions when it con venes at the court house Monday morning’, June 20th at 10:00 a. m. Judge Steve C. Griffith will be on the bench. The Grand Jury will report at OiSO 1 a.m. on Monday, the petit jury at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Continued cases: Ernest Bish op, murder; George W. Fields, involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide; Thomas Mil- ton Nichols, drunk driving, third offense; Marshall Berry, false .pretense; Carl Owen Smith, drunken driving, second offense; Annie Mae Pitts and Theodore C. Pitts, violation of liquor law; Tillman Lester Starnes, drunken driving, second offense; James Arthur Cook, assault with intent to kill; Leon Terry, Louis Hill, Jr., James Bain, Charlie Branks, housebreaking, larceny and re ceiving stolen goods; Taft Tho- mas, assault and battery with intent to kill and carrying con cealed weapons; Charles M. Har den, drunken driving, second of fense; Thomas B. Wise, involun tary manslaughter and reckless homicide; William Byrd, non-sup- Eugene Davis, housebreak- grand larceny. Warrants issued by magistrates for consideration by the Grand Jury: Magistrate Dawkins, Newberry, Cleo Miller, Virgil Reed, Carl Hastings, A. L. Foy, drunken driving, second offense; Rudolph Hunter, J. B. Griffin and Eugene ^Maybin, Julius Smith and Isiah Grolan, Lomas Gallman, Will Cole, Jr., assault and battery with intent to kill; Carroll Wil liams, and Ruben Singley, bas tardy; J. C. Dominick, opetrating public nuisance; James Marion Waters, non-support; Pink Wil liams, Jr., non-support; Will Cole J., housebreaking with intent to commit a felony; Willie B. Mc Carty, disposing of property un der mortgage; Billie H. Turner, murder; Ulysees Wilson, point ing firearms; Sylvester Shelton, non-support; Dave Crooks, car breaking and larceny; Eugene Harmon, non-support; Willie May- bin, grand larceny. Magistrate Spearman, Chappells, Bobby Prince, peeping Tom; Eth- olia Graham, Clarence Davenport non-support; William Leaks, as sault and battery with intent to kill. Magistrate Wilson, Prosperity: George E. Wheeler, John H. Schumpert, Victor Flay Smith, drunken driving, second offense. Magistrate Foster, Whitmire: W. S. McMillan, drunken driving, second offense; Jimmie George, Edward E. Roach, James Connor, grand larceny; Hope Walker, house breaking and grand lar ceny; V. W. Sinclair, non - sup port; Carroll Summer, pointing firearms. Magistrate Hatton, Pomaria, Phelmo Tobe, violation of liquoi law. To Enter Duke In Summer Session Miss Molly Fennell will leave next week for Duke University, Durham, N. C. where she will at tend four week’s summer school in preparation for entering the University in the fall. After three year’s work, Miss Fennell expects to receive a B.S. degree from Duke and a certificate in nursing from the Duke school of nursing. En route to Durham, Miss Fen nell will spend several days with friends in Charlotte, N. C. Auditors Find City Is In Good Shape Financially “ We have examined the finan cial records of the City of New berry for the six months period ending March 31, 1955 and do herewith submit our report . . . During this examination, we did not circularize taxes receiv- able and we did not examine the fixed assets of the City of New- examination, we oonsidered it necessary only to perform a cash examination. As a result of this examination, acting upon instruc tions from Mr. E. L. Blackwell, city manager, we are submitting a detailed break-down of the cash balance, as of March 31, 1955 and a detailed analysis of receipts and expenditure^ for the six months then ending. The financial position of the City of Newberry is very satisfac tory. The City officials and em ployees are performing an out standing service in the handling of the city’s affairs. The financial records are very adequate and are very accurately maintained. We would like to express our thanks to the city officials and employees for their cooperation (paring the course of this exam ination. In our opinion, the at tached statements of cash on hand and in banks and supporting exhibits and schedules of receipts And disbursements clearly re flect the cash position of the City of Newberry as of March 31, 1955 and results of operations for the six months period then ending ac- Swimming Classes Begin Monday Swimming classes will begin Monday morning, June 20th at 9 a. m. at the Margaret Hun ter swimming pool. Anybody interested in being on the New berry swimming team is asked to contact Mac Fennell at the swimming pool. Those wishing to take advantage of swim ming instructions must report to the pool at 9 a. m. Monday, the 20th. Dorn For Change In Social Security Congressman Bryan Dorn took the floor of the House Thursday and urged his colleagues to low er the Social Security age from 65 to 60 and to take care of the disabled. Representative Dorn said that our population had increased by 36 millions since Social Security passed congress in 1936. “Aliens have been naturalized every day and employment is increasing.’’ The best way to solve this prob lem the congressman said is to lower the age of Social Security so the older employees can have a decent retirement and younger people and the unemployed can be put to work. Drainage problems seem to be the main items of business be fore City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday. Steps were tak en to correct drainage conditions at the home of Mrs. J. B. Harmon at 1920 Nance street; on Johns tone street near the intersection of Johnstone and Cheatham, and between Caldwell and College,. A petition froriT property own ers requesting that Coates street be paved, from Boundary to Cald well streets, was read to council and referred to the State High way department. Mayor Wiseman stated that Barber-Keels and Associates re port that plans for the Saluda riv er water project are progressing nicely and will be submitted for City Council consideration this month. He said he had advised the engineers to cancel plans fof a water- treatment plant, inas much as plans for the proposea factory, which was scheduled to be located in Newberry, and which would use a vast amount of water, were changed and a decis ion made to move it to another location. A report was read from the Newberry County Park commiss-, ion regarding the property at the Newberry Fair grounds and Lynches Woods park. The auditor’s semi-annual re port for the six months period, October 1, 1954 through March 31, 1955 was s'ubmitted to couneiL , „ __ A letter attached to the report cording to sound accounting prin- stated that the city was in good financial shape; it follows: ciples adopted in the past. -E. L. McGOWAN, CPA 1 " 1 mm—mmmmmm — i ■ ■■imi n iw. ■■■ ■■ i ■ m ■ ■■ ■ 1 1 — Opposition In Four Races; Wiseman, Kinard Qualify Clarence Reed Dies After Operation Clarence V. Reed, age 35, of Whitmire, died early Wednesday morning at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. Mr. Reed had suffered a heart condition for some time, and un derwent a delicate heart opera tion at the Institute on Tuesday morning. He died at 1 a. m. on Wednesday. Mr. Reed was born in Clinton and reared in Whitmire, the son of Frank a. and Brama Rector Reed. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Whitmire Besides his parents, he leaves his wife, Dorothy Earl Abrams Reed, two sons, Darryl and Ted- ford. one sister, Mrs. Walter Graham of Whitmire, and five brothers, Cleland of Rock Hill, Jack of Columbia, and Raymond and Billy of Whitmire. United Nations Discussed By Mrs. McHargue The Wesleyan ^ Service Guild ol Central Methodist church met la the Social Half on,June 14 at *)£*[' p. m. Mrs. Claude Slaton, spirit ual life secretary, had charge of devotions, and used at the theme of her remarks, “Knowing When God Speaks.” Mrs. J. F. Harmon, programme chairman for the month, present ed as the guest speaker, Mrs. D. H. McHargue (the former Con stance Armfield) of Statesville, North Carolina, who told, in an interesting manner, of her visit to the United Nations last fall. She was sent as a delegate of the Iredell County, N. C. Council ot Farm Women. Her talk at this time was in keeping with the pro- fram outlined by the Woman’s division of the Methodist church for June and also with the cele bration of the tenth anniversary' of the United Nations organiza tion. The speaker began by saying that there ish nothing secretive about the work of the United Na tions, for it is constantly put be fore the people thru radio, tele vision and the newspapers. She also said that some people were of the opinion that it was domi nated by the United States since it is located in this country, but this is incorrect. In every place where such leadership might be taken, the 'groups are arranged alphabetically and in the shape of a horseshoe so as to obliterate the idea of one nation being over another. Mrs. McHargue said that one of the most hopeful signs of the United Nations is to realize that people of all nationalities can work together. Some people crit icize the UN for not acting as a world police force but it was never intended as such. Its main purpose are to promote peace and to raise the living standards thru- out the world. It is not a world government and cannot take ac tion ; its purpose is moral—to sit down and talk things through rather than fight them out. <£1- ready a number of conflicts in which there would . have been bloodshed have been averted and solved peaceably. The 36 members and visitors at the meeting were especially in terested in hearing Mrs. McHar gue discuss the languages which are used at the UN. The five offi cial languages are English. French, Spranish, Chinese and Russian, with French and English being the two most frequently used. There are only 100 inter preters in the world skilled enough to do the language work at the UN and of these, 60 are employed by the UN. There are also 3500 civil service workers from all over the world employed Citadel Students Home For Summer The following Newberry boys -ho are students at The Citadel arrived in the City Saturdav, to spend the summer months at Iheir homes. Cadet David Sum- ft, who will be a senior next 1; Harry Summer, who will be a corporal and his twin brother, Jerry, who will be a color corp oral in the sophomore class next fall; Clarence Hutto and George Lipscomb, who will enter the junior class as sergeants, and Lt. Leland Wilson, Jr., a rising sen ior. at the UN. Although there were 50 charter countries of the United Nations, and at present, there are 60 countries, help is not lim ited to those countries that are members but is extended to any country in need. She also discussed the “Medi tation” room which may be used at any time by any member. A period of silent meditation is also maintained as a part of the day’s program. Mrs. F. G. Hartley, president of the Guild expressed sincere ap preciation for the speaker’s en lightening remarks. She called attention to an arrangement of the miniature UN flags, flanked by the larger Christian flag and the United States flag, with the UN flag at the back. There was also a picture” of the UN build ings. This lent background for the subject under discussion. Delicious refreshments ^ w e r e served by the Guild members. A short business session followed. Turner Sent To State Hospital Billy H. Turner, charged with the murder of his wife on May • has been oommitted to'the State hospital for a period of 30 days observation. The order comiuitting Turner was signed by Hon. Steve C. Griffith, resi dent Judge of the Eighth Cir cuit, on June 13 upon motion of Thomas H. Pope and Robert & Lake, attorneys for Turner, and consented to by Wm. T. Jones, Solicitor. Mrs. Turner was found in her bed brutally beaten on Friday morning. May 6. She died at the Columbia hospital early Saturday, May 7. Greene Elected Post Commander Felix B. Greene, Jr. was elect ed commander of American Le gion Post 24 at its regular meet ing held Tuesday night at the Legion Hopie. He succteeds Louis Floyd, who has served cap- abfy in that capacity during the past year. Other officers elected were Chalmers Brown, 1st vice com mander; B. Walter Miller, second vice-commander; Carroll IS&rgle, 3rd vice commander; Eugene Stockman, adjutant; Fred Schum pert, finance officer; Herman At- taway, sergeant-at-arms; Jake Wise, service officer; Henry T. Fellers, chaplain. . Elected as executive committee men were Tom Feller*, Russell Addy and. Gurnie Summer. | During the meeting, members of the post voted to elect Rev. Cam Wallace as an honorary member of Post 24. Armfield, D Unopposed In Interest in city politics picked up slightly Wednesday, and three candidate^ paid the fee and qualified to enter the race for city council just before the deadline at noon on June 15. The final list of candidates shows opposition in four races: James B. Wiseman, incumbent, and Cecil E. Ki nard, now councilman from Ward 5, will be opposed for the mayor’s job, and races developed in Wards 3, 5 and 6 by time the books closed. '■m The first of the new entipnts Wednesday was S. D. “Bozo” Pay- ginger, who will compete with 9A JteConnell, incumbent, for the job qt councilman from Ward 3. Mr. Parmaer was in, thq same race agahm* McOonnell two years ago sad was- only 87 votes. ■IWf UT, 'IQ > 1 Qualifying within minute* the deadline V were . Kenneth Tompkins, tioh. They are Frank Armfield, Ward 1; C. A. Dufford, Sr., Ward/ 2, and ErAest Layton, Ward 4. The first primary will be he!# V on Tuesday, August 2. In event one of the candidates in Ward 5 race does not receive a majority of the votes cast, a sec- ond primary will be held- two weeks after the 1 first, on August Guardsmen Are Promoted Here Major Felix B. Greene was pro moted to that rank in the South Carolina National Guard on June 6, 1955. Major Greene went be fore a promotion board com prised of Lt. Col. Barringer F. Wingard, Major Russell T. Farns worth and Captain Gerald C. O’ Quinn at the Newberry armory on that date. Major Greene began service with the National guard as a 2nd lieutenant, adjutant of the 107th Battalion on February 1, 1947. He was promoted to first lieu tenant on August 27, 1947 and to Captain on May 31, 1951. He transferred on March 31, 1953 as adjutant of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 51st -div ision Artillery in Greenville and is presently holding down that job. Major Greene is associated with Col. Tom Pope in law prac- 1 tice in Newberry. Fifteen members of Headquar ters Battery, 107th AAA Battal ion received promotions on June first. They were: Promoted to Sergeant: Harry (Continued on page 8) h**-1 < pectively. Other candidates -In Ward 5 are Cecil Merchant and S. W. “Bo” Miller. Mr- Jones’ op position in Ward 6 i* F. D: Helton way,. incumbent, who has served three years. ■ - „ Cecil E. Kinard, for 12 years a member of city council from the flft^ ward, announces his candidacy for Mayor in the follow ing statement: “In announcing my 'candidacy for the : offiee of Mayor of our city for the next two years, I am fully aware of the great respon sibilities that go with that im portant office. My experience as councilman for 12 years has giv en me an understanding of muni cipal problems. My sole purpose in offering for Mayor is to be of service to the people of Newberry. My candida cy is based upon my record, both public and private, and upon my knowledge of, and experience with, the functions of city gov ernment which has been gained by working hand in hand with coun cil but uncontrolled by any one. I believe we can build a better and more prosperous city in which to live, and I invite you to join with me in that effort.” Three councilmen will be re turned to office without opposi- Tennessee * CUn Vx'S e; Mrs. Johnnie .Tucker Hibbett, widow of Walter HitteU, died last Thursday ftt her home is Smyrna, Tenn.V after . declining state of health for several years. The sister of the late Mrs. Oarrie Nee! of Newberry, she visited in this city on many oc- oasione. She was the last surviv ing' member of her Immediate family and was the niece of Sam Davis, Tenpessee Confederate scout during the civil war. , Survivors include two nephews, Collier Neel of Newberry, anti Walter Neel of Smyrna, and a niece, Mrs. Frances Neel Cheney of Smyrna. / * \ Building Permits June 9: Mrs. Kate Mower, gen eral repairs to dwelling, 1416 Mower street, 8800. June 11: C. A. Swindell, general repairs to dwelling, 2001 Shelly street, $1,000. June 15: Nellie Gallman, gen eral repairs to dwelling, 416 Cald well street, $200. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS f ^ MEMBERS OF HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 10/th Battalion, training In personnel administration during a regular drill Monday night, and instructors, left to right seated: Sgt. Glenn L. Hamm, CpI. Duane O. Gilliam, CpI. James E. Metts, Pfc. William E. Taylor. Left to right sUnding, Capt/ Gerald C. O’Quinn, Warrant Officer Carroll Devore, M-Sgt. Wyman Cook and SFQ J. C. McLeod. For story on this unit of the National Guard, turn to page four. (Sunphoto.) June 16:Janna Goodman. June 17: David Lathrop, Mrs. D. P. Leopard, David Humphries. June 18: Joseph E. Crooks, Martha Jo Rinehart, Bessie Booz er, Mary Louise Dicker!, D. P. Leopard, R. C. Neel, Joby Ring- : June 19: John T. Cromer, J. D. Bozard, BeUy Walton, Mrs. H. W. Dipoer, Butch Waldrop, Mrs. J. H. Cook, junior. June 20: John C. Wilson, How ard Earle Meetze, Donnie Vriez- eiaar, Mrs. Mamie Cromer, J. Blackmon, Bill Waldrop, Brenda Reeves, Mrs. Broadus Lipscomb. June 21: William C. Armfield, Angeline Plampin, Bobby Bus- bee. June 22: Mrs. Jewel W. Hentz, William Partridge, Faye Summer, Roy C. Doolittle, Mrs. Berry Liv ingston, Rion C. Price, Tena Price Nichols, Trry Donald Dom inick. June 23: Mrs. H. H. Ruff, Mrs. O. J. Jackson, Mrs. O. O. Fulmer, Billy Long, Mrs John Earl Smith, Ralph Waldrop, Mrs. John P., Livingston. > . - v . w;-. tmfkM • '4y- Jssasiiaa