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K 4 m HEAD CAPACITY—The head of the famous Statue of Liberty can accommodate about 30 adults. L tfU NATIONAL PARK—Wing Cave National Park in the Black Hills is an 18-square miles enclosure, entirely fenced in where antelope, deer, elk, buffalo and other spe cies can live undisturbed. VOLUME 18—NUMBER 15. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1955 + $2.00 PER YEAR By The Way By DORIS A. SANDERS CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT Big Tuesday is a thing of the past, and W hile some 600 more voters stirred themselves enoug to g$t to the polls this year than did two years ago, it is shameful to note the number who stayed away. There are close to 5000 names on the registration books. There are some duplications, some registrants who have moved or deceased, but for the number left 2200 is a small vote in an import ant election. The only reason for a great number of those going to the polls who did were the cam paigns put on by some service clubs to get out the vote, and some candidates all but dragging voters to the polls. I just can’t understand the lack of interest. From the time I was old enougn to know what it meant I looked forward to the day 1 would b^ 21 and could have the privilege of voting. And I don’t believe I have missed voting in an election sdnce then, either in per son of by absentee ballot. Absen tee ballots have been ruled out now by the State Democratic Ex ecutive committee, making it im- posible for a few people who have to he out of town to vote, but what about all the others? To them, I can only say this, no criticism of your city government, please. It is what you asked for. BOTH ARE RIGHT Newberry college spells it “dos sal.” Dr. Mamie Summer tells me that had I been a good Lutheran, I would have known the word, and that it is spelled “dorsal.” Upon consulting with a larger Webster, I find they are both right. Accord ing to Webster, “dossal—dossel, a dorsal or dosser.’’ I have heard of the adjective “dorsal.” which the dictionary says, “pertaining to or situated near or on the back, or dorsum ofan animal or of one of its parts; opp. to ventral. 2. Bat. Designating the surface turn ed away from the axis, as the un derside of a leaf.” The noun dor sal is still new to me, but seems to mean “an ornamental cloth hung at the iback of a throne, al tar, etc.” And dosser, too, means a cloth or tapestry for the back, eep. of a throne or chair. (Dosser also means a basket to be carried on a person’s back, or in pairs, by a beast of burden.) So take your pick: dossal, dossel, dorsal. or dosser. JURY DOUBTFUL In last week’s issue of the Sun you saw a picture of Meredith Harmon, 8th circuit court reporter •with his Stenotype machine These little machines cause much comment in places where they are not often seen. I had occasion last year to substitute for the court reporter in Horry county. 1 learned that thfs was the first court in that county to be taken by a reporter who operated a shorthand machine and before the week was over I had many times explained how it operated. Even the jurors were greatly interested. After the testimony was complete in one case and the jury had been deliberating for an hour or so, they sent word to Judge Griffith, who was presiding, that they were In doubt about a point of testi mony. Judge recalled the jury to the courtroom, and when the lawyers were unable ito agree about the point, he asked me to read back the testimony of the witness in question. After I had read for 10 or 15 minutes, the foreman of the jury told the judge that the point was now clear. As the jury got tip to return to the jury room, one of the jurors lean ed over me and whispered “that proves the point. We didn’t think you could read it.’’ I still think that was the only thing about ' which the jury* had any doubt DANGEROUS CURVE On the subject of traffic, there te a dangerous curve an Glenn street between Adelaide and Mol- lohon. There have been several minor accidents there; one day the accident may be major. Would it cost much to put up reflectors? Most city council members don’t seem to mind going in debt A few dollars more for • something that may be life saving shouldn’t bath er them. WOULD ^ELP TRAFFIC Seems to me that some time ago. Council authorized the police department to try out the system of allowing right turns on red traffic signals when there was no conflicting traffic. There have been no signs posted yet that this Krell Suicides At State Pen Ray Forrest Krell, 31, hanged himself in his cell at the State penitentiary in Columbia early Friday morning. Richland County Coroner Cecil Wiles termed the death a suicide. Officials at the prison said that Krell tied a small hemp rope around his neck, at tached it to the top bunk of his cell, stood on some books then kicked the books out. Krell had decupled the cell alone. Cause of death was strangulation. Krell apparently had been in good spirits the day before, and had listened to a baseball game over the radio. Penitentiary offi cials said Krell was a good pris oner, a good worker and was popu lar- with both officials and in mates. Krell was serving six years for housebreaking and larceny. He had served two previous prison sentences for the same offense. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emma Krell of Columbia; Whitmire Firm Gets Contract A contract for the grading and bituminous surfacing of 3.057 miles on two secondary roads in Newberry and Union Counties has been awarded by the State High way Department to Bituminous Construction Company, Inc. of Whitmire. The contract was announced in a letter of award from Chief High way Commissioner Claude R. Mc Millan August first. It was based on a low bid of $37,098.08 submit ted by the Whitmire firm when bids for the work were publicly opened in Columbia July 19. Included in the project are the grading and surfacing of 3.057 miles on Roads 64 and S-156 from Road 45 in Union County easterly to Road S-54 in Newberry County. Garment Firm Changes Hands The O’Neall Garment Co., lo cated about two miles below Pros perity on the Prosperity-Batesburg highway, and operated and owned for over a year by a group of busi nessmen at Prosperity, was sold last week to J. R. Andrews and Bob Meyers. The firm makes -sport shirts for men and boys. Mr. Andrews has served as manager of the firm since its be ginning. Mr. Andrews announces that a number of Interior improvements are scheduled. No changes in per sonnel are contemplated, he said. The names of the shirts are “Hallmark” and “Saginaw.” The company henceforth will he- known as O’Neall Sportswear Corp. MISS MARY WHEELER has returned from Decatur, Ala., where she visited a friend, Mrs. Ernie Adams. Making the return trip with Miss Wheeler were Mrs. one son, Jackie Krell of Peeples, Metts Fant, Jr., and Martha Sue Ohio; two brothers, Heyward | Fant of Mt. Pleasant, who had Krell of Greenville and Harold i been visiting in Decatur with Mrs. Krell of Spartanburg; one sister, i Pant’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. (Continued on page 8) Charles Barnett. IVIR. AND MRS. WILL NEEL of St. Petersburg, Fla., returned to their home Wednesday of this week after a week’s visit in the home of Mrs. Neel’s sister, Mrs. Rosa Johnson in the Trahwood community. They also visited other relatives while here, and spent a week in the mountains of North Carolina Probation Officer Stutts Supervises Local Prograni Water Rate Is Hiked; Council Votes Newberry $48,000 Debt mmm fUfe Adopts Budget Containing $48,304 More Than Year's Expected Revenue . City water rates were raised by about one third of the current rate, and a budget with a $48,304.71 deficit was adopted by City Council for the 1955-56 operating year at counciFs regular meeting Tuesday night of this week. Taxes were not raised to offset the expected deficit. At a special meeting held Mon* '.■&<ZXS&,'ZM2S2eSi’:- Grade 3-A, Speers Street School, taught by Miss Ethel Jones, included the following students last term: Row 1, Sandra Smith, Candace Moore, Darlene Procton 4Linda Hanna, Dianne Lee; Row 2, Linda Brock, Betsy Sutn- l£iright, Cheryl Ann Hawkins, Vonhie Knignti Judy Graddick; Row 3, Leonide Reagin, Patsy Ruth Senn, Anh Kyzer, Ai*lene Green; Row 4, Charles Huffstetler, Ron nie Cromer, Butch Graves, Ned Tyson, Murrie Alice Shealy, Margaret Ann Summer, Marsha Lominack; Row 5, Kay Ab rams, Kaye Riley, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Troy Williams; Row 6, Joy Robertson, Ross Dale McLeod, Donnie Barker, Tommy Long, Thomas Jacobs; Row 7, Kenny Mazza, Lonnie Barker, Wayne Cohen; Row 8, Mrs. R. S. Roth, practice teacher, Miss Ethel Jones. (Photo by Nichols.) * , - Bloodmobile Donors For ust Visit Are Listed County Men At Fort Jackson About 300 officers and men of the 3013th Station Complement to Fort Jackson, a reserve unit from Greenwood, have arrived at Fort Jackson for two weeks of summer training. While there, they will take on-the-job training in many of the offices of the post. The unit is commanded by Lt. Col. Brooks S. Stuart, of Greenwood. Among those from Newberry county attending the encampment are: Captain, Van Cortez Sanders. SFC Howard E. Coats, SFC Dan E. Hembree, SFC Robert W. Miniok, Sgt. Ralph H. Ringer, Cpi. Joel R. Bowers, Newberry; M-Sgt. James A. Cabiniss, Whitmire; SFC Don ald R. Shealy, Cpl. Rufus R. Chap man, Little Mountain; M-Sgt. Jonas H. Amick, SFC Herbert S. Fulmer, Jr., SFC Vones H. Shealy, Sergeants Jacob L. Amick, Homer L. Bobb, Alton E. Lake; Corporals Young J. Cason, Ibra Derrick, Co lin R. Hawkins, Jr., Earl H. Kelly, Richltfd O. Koon, Clyde E. Mtn- ick, John J. Wise; Privates first class Monroe E. Fulmer, James R. Hendrix, John D. Lake, George L. Mills, JO0 E. Dowd, James H. Sum mers; Privates. Colie M. Fulmer, James V ,WWiam * N. << Ridgell, all of Prosperity. ~ Aug\ At his office in the Newberry County Court House, Roy D. Stutts, Probation officer, interviews probationers and parolees who are under his supervision. (Sunphoto.) The functions of a Probation & Parole officer have been describ ed briefly as fallows: “Officer seeks to properly place subject (individual on probation or parole) in environment con ducive toward ready adjustment, with employment that is both suitable and profitable enough to prevent any need for return to anti-social acts; advice and coun sel is given as needs arise to en able probationer or parolee to solve any problems without resort to any criminal impulse or act; and finally the officer stands as the agent of the law-abiding cit izens of the community to act to enforce the provisions of proba tion and parole in the event sub jects conduct becomes a danger to the well-being of -a community.” This, in general, is the work of. Roy D. Stutts, who is Probation and Parole officer for Newberry and Fairfield counties. Currently under his supervision are 243 probationers and 12 parolees. “So many people don’t under stand the difference between pro bation and parole,” said M r. Stutts, going on to explain that a probationer Is a defendant who has plead guilty to a crime or has been found guilty of a crime in the circuit court, has been given a definite sentence, but allowed to remain out of jail on probation was. legal, and we saw a fellow the other day from out of town called down by one of our policemen for doing it. Practically every place you go, right turns with caution are permitted on red lights. I think it would speed up the wait ing period for traffic lights and relieve some of the congestion on our narrow streets. If council has authorized it, why not try it? for a certain lengthy of time. He is sent to prison # only if he vio lates the terms of his probation. A parole is one who has been granted, by the State Probation. Parole and Pardon Board, the privilege of serving the unserv- ed portion of a sentence outside the confines of a penal institution. When a probationer is placed under Mr. Stutts’ supervision) the first thing the officer does is to interview the individual, obtain ing a complete hstory, then ex plains the conditions of probation to him. After this initial interview with the probationer, he makee a home visit at least once a month, more often if conditions warrant, and the probaltioned is required to report to the probation office once a month. Mr. Stutts spends two days a week in Fairfield county, the re mainder of his time in Newberry county, where he has an office in the court house. He maintains the same super vision over parolees released from penal institutions' by the State Pardon board. “Any prisoner who has served one-third of his term is eligible for a parole,” said Mr. Stutts, “and his case is automatically re viewed by the Board.” The proba tion officer keeps a file of all prisoners from his area, and be fore the time the prisoner is eli gible for parole, he makes a pre parole investigation for the Estate Board. He obtains details of the offense; how and under what cir cumstances a crime was commit ted; secures copies of the iuddot- ment and other court papers rel ative to the prisoner; gets records from the' magistrate as to the pre vious crimes and, most important, makes a community survey to find out whether the community in which- the parolee will reside is willing to accept him, and wheth er he will be a good parole risk in the opinion of his neighbors. Mr. Stutts also makes pre-sen tence investigations for courts of other states when a person from this area is being sentenced for a crime' committed elsewhere. “The number one reason for v*oJation of probation or parole,” stated iMr. Stutts, “is liquor. Run ning second is domestic troubles When a probationer or parolee commits a violation, he is brought before a circuit judge (before the State Board if a parolee) wftio may revoke his probation, send him to the local chain gang or to the State penitentiary, in his discre tion. Crimes committed most fre quently for which criminals are placed on probation are as fol lows: 1. Housebreaking, grand and petty larceny; 2. violation of the liquor laws; 3. non-support; 4. driving under the influence of intoxicants; and 5. assault and battery. Rapidly coming to the top of that list is number four— drunken driving, said Mr. Stutts. In discussing the success of the probation program, the probation officer explained that the results in his territory are in line with results on a state-wide basis, which figures show that 86.5 per cent of those placed on probation have lived up to the terms of their (probation and only 13.5 per cent have been “failures,’ or viola ted probation. The record shows that in the case of parolees, the success has been 86.2 per cent with 13.8 percent failure. The cost of supervision of in dividuals by the probation officer (Continued on page 8) H. C. Smith, Miss Eve Domi nick, Garland Hancock, Charles Paysinger, Bobby M. Stokes, Dr. E. J. Dickert, Mrs. Sarah Hughes, James Abney, J. Fred Cromer, Robert Kennerley, Robert D. Schumpert, Rev. Herbert Spell, John Lindler, G. Wayne Martin, Gilder Cromer, Mrs. Ruby Shull, John A. Senn, J. H. Cromer, Dr. Ralph Baker, Thomas Harmon, Sam Y. Hunter, Malcolm Shealy, John C. Culler, Mrs. Janie Par- tain, Mrs. Ann Cromer, Mrs. Doris Eargle, Miss Berta Hutchinson, Sam Knox, Russell Addy, Mrs. Charles Cromer.- (Continued on page 8) Chamber Lists New Information , The Newberry Chamber of Commerce has just received new city directories for Charleston. Laurens, Union, Darlington, Eas ley, and Gaffney, S. C.; Athens and Marietta, Go.; and the Tri- Cities, Florence, Sheffield, Tus- cumbia, Ala. These are in addi tion to many other volumes from other cities, which the Chamber has in its City Directory Library for reference by the public. The SXn. tl dfrectorIes Tr ™ r W ' C ' ^ ^ pities, copy of the Thomas Regis ter, and is a cooperative office for the U. S. Department of Com merce. Available, in addition, are folders from many other towns and other sources of ref erences. day night, members of council spent four hours in an effort to' pare the budget to bring it more in line with the expected revenue for the operating year. When this seemed impossible, the councilmen discussed raising the millage to offset the expected deficit; how- eve** conclusion was reached at the Monday night meeting. At the Tuesday meeting, Coun cilman McConnell made a motion to adopt the budget as first writ ten, putting hock in all items that were deleted Monday night. This motion was seconded by Council man Dufford. Councilman Hollo way made a motion that the pres ent levy of 39 mills be adopted for the next tax year. His motion was seconded by Councilman McCon nell. The only dissenting vote was by Councilman Armfield, who stated he felt the budget should either be balanced with the ex pected revenue, or additiolug 91U- lag added to balance the adapted budget. This was in line, stated Mr. Armfield, with a motion pass ed by council last year, when Councilman Holloway, then chair man of the budget committee, ex plained to council that “the esti mated income from all sources for the next fiscal year was not sufficient to meet the estimated expenditures outlined in the bud get.* - This statement was in the n^nutea of the ap^al meedAg of council held September 20, 1! Taken from the same minutes is the following: “Councilman Holloway explain ed to council that his committee had considerable trouble in pre paring a balanced budget since the tax levy was adopted prior to the preparation of the budget. Motion by Councilman Holloway that future budgets be prepared before levy set, motion was sec onded by Councilman Kinard and passed unanimously.” In order to carry out these in structions by Council, City Mana ger EM Blackwell, City Clerk and A city-wide pet show was held at West End playground Tuesday morning. Pictured above are the youngsters with their winning* pets. Left to righ^ first row: Pat Duck ett, smallest pet; Nancy Harmon, Jean Harmon (with Mrs. Harmon) and Kenneth Har mon (on second row), pet accompanied by most actual owners; also Jean Harmon, pet with youngest owner; Mary Turner, most artistically displayed pet and owner and smallest dog; Cheryl Folk, most beautiful coat, any pet; Peggy Turner, prettiest rabbit; Joie Goodman, Janna Goodman, most comically dressed pet and owner; Wayne Mit chell, smallest bird. Second row, left to right: Anne Abrams, most freakish pet, and largest family of pets; Ken Harmon; Bootsie Reagin, most unusual pet; Ronnie Jackson, best behaved pet; Ronnie Hendrix, most beautiful bird; Diane Turner, largest 9at; Elizabeth Turner, smallest cat; Eric Davis, Johnny Livingston, largest pet; Johnny Halfacre, largest bird; Tommy Ballew, ugliest dog. Absent when the picture was taken was Kathy Rob erts, who won the award for best cared for cat. (Sunphoto.) BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Aug. 12: f Mrs. Sallie T. Wert, J. J. Boazman, Clarence Kinard, Mrs. Gordon Leslie. August 13: Micky Jenkins, Rosalind Werts, Tom Wicker, David Waldrop, R. C. Hunter, Alfredia Livingston, Mrs. F. C. Hentz, Barbara Alice Amick, F. J. Kennerley II. August 14: “Tip” Hargrove, Mrs. P. C. Plsmpin, Mrs. Clay Ballentine, Carroll Looney, Lor- la Boland, Deborah Brady. August 15: Mrs. James Mills, Miss Sadie Bowers, Mrs. Will iam Partridge, Mary Lane Chap man, Mrs. Ruth Walton, _Ann Leopard, Mrs. ..Arthur _Eargle, Charlotte Pelham. —August 16: Price K. Harmon, Dr. H. M. Bigby, Mrs. Holland Sllgh, Barney Yates, Billie Dick ert, Cynthia Sue Merchant, Mar tha Folk, Mary Katherine Stone Mary Bedenbaugh. —August 17: Mrs. M. P. Oavts, Mrs. Seth A. Meek, Leila Kay Singley,, John H. Boozer, Frank Gilbert, Mrs. Caroline Hawkins, Rodney Ouzts, Jeannie Arm- field, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Armfield, Whitmire. August 18: B., V. Chapman, Griffin Coleman, Mrs. B. F. Hawkins* Sinclair Kemper, Bil ly Vanderford, Michael Came ron Johnson, Clarence B. Hazel, Mrs. Ruby Trice. i 'vr 4S 'MS partment beads have held meet ings and prepared the budget for. the next operating year in. order that the tax levy could be set to meet the demands written into the budget. Council in its meeting Tuesday night ignored its previous unanimously passed motion, vot ing instead to let the city go more (Continued on page 8) m iS'd iii iH