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THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1955 Among" the officers attending the northern district conference of the South Caro lina Federation of Women’s Clubs Tuesday at Central Methodist Church were, seated, left to right, Mrs. W. C. Flanagan of Columbia, second vice president Of SCFWC, Mrs. Harry Jones of Florence, president of SCFWC; Mrs. Arthur Cash, Jr. of Chesnee, northern district director; Mrs. John R. Childress of Greenville, first vice president; Mrs. Joe Jenkins of Pelzer, recording secretary; and Mrs. Wayne Unger of Walterboro, head of the American Home Department of SCFWC. Standing, Mrs. Joel R. Griffin, Jr., of the Woman’s Club of Spartanburg, secretary; Mrs. Ed Duckworth, president of the Literary Study Club of Newberry; Dr. Mamie Summer, president of the Civic League; Mrs. C. B. Cash, Blacksburg, 19th Century Club; Mrs. Paul Gaffney Gaffney, president of Gaffney’s Woman’s Club; Mrs. Neil E. Truesdale, president of the Wo man’s Club of Newberry; Mrs. E. R. Baker of Whitmire, president of the Biographi cal Club. (Sunphoto.) x Hospital Patients Visiting hours at the Newber ry County Memorial Hospital are 10 to 11 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m.; and 7 to SiS-O p. m. Children un der 13 are not permitted to visit. Eddie Anderson, 917 Glenn St. Allen Bedenbaugh, Route I, Prosperity. Mrs. J. A. Boland and Baby Girl, 324 Crosson St. Manley Bedenbaugh, Prosperity. Mrs. Albert Brown, 105 Glenn St. Mrs. Maxcy Bedenbaugh, Route 2, Prosperity. Mrs. Tom Cromer, 2026 Shelly St. Mrs. Carolyn Duckett, Route 1. John W. Davis, 2023 Montgom ery St. Mrs. W. R. Frick, Little Moun tain. Baby Girl Farrior, 2423 High land Dr. Mrs. Fred Gardner, 1501 Cald well St. Mrs. Pink Hawkins, 2800 Col lege St. Extn. Mrs. Bernice Hunter, Route 1, Prosperity. Will L. Kibler, Route 2. Mrs. Oscar Mayer, Route 1, Ki- nards. George N. Martin, 1703 Evans St. Mrs. Euna Mize, Route 1. Mrs. Estelle Marlowe, 1519 Harrington St. Mrs. Lura Nix, 517 Sims St., Whitmire. Mrs. Mary Neal, Silverstreet. Mrs. Sims D. Price, Route 1. Linda Kay Stockman, Route 1, Prosperity. Herman Timmerman, 2802 Clyde Ave. .« • Mrs. Heyward J Bush, Route 1, Prosperity. Mrs. Buford Spelts, Routje 4. Mrs. Alien W. Livingston, 1903 Poplar St. Colored Patients Hattie Mae Caldmatn, Route* 4. Tommy Jean Copeland, Rt. 3, Clinton. Mamie Dowdy, Silverstreet. Baby Paul Gary, 316 Drayton St. Eloise Suber, Route 1. Maggie Whitney, Route 1, New berry. Mildred Young, 1227 Player St. Jobs Increase faster than popu lation, multiply faster than ma chines. Since 1939, jobs in manu facturing have increased 70 per cent, population 22 per cent. , MYSTERY FARM NO. 2 is owned by William E. Senn, and is on route 3, four miles west of Newberry on the Belfast road. This is the old Senn Dairy Farm and Mr. Senn has been there since 1920. It was the old home place of hia father, J. Ed Senn. The farm has been under plow for more than 60 years, formerly being cultivated for cotton. Since 1920, however, the cotton has given away to the dairy. Mr. Senn was married to the former Ruth Bedenbaugh in 1936. They have one child, Patsy Ruth, who is a 4th grade student at Speera Street school. The Senn family attends Bush River Baptist Church, and Mr. Senn is a Soil Conservation District cooperator, a member of the South Carolina Jersey Cfcttle Club, American Cattle Club, and chairman of the Newberry County Agricultural Committee. There are 200 pure bred jersey cattle on the Senn farm, and 400 acres of the farm is de voted to raising grain and silage for the livestock. Mr. Senn follows Soil Conservation Service methods and grows his own feeds, supplementing this with cotton seed meal. "I have been a cooperator with the Soil Conservation Service since 1934/' said Mr. Senn, “and E feel that every farmer should^ practice SC8 methods." Milk from the Senn farm is sold to Pet Dairy Products Company. When asked about future plans for his farm, Mr. Senn replied, “we just intend to keep producing top quality cattle ^ and milk." Newberry Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n. \ “An Institution Devoted to Thrift and Home Ownership^ ASSETS OYER $7,725,900.00 John F. Clarkson, Pres. J. K. Willingham, Sec.-Treas. NEWBERRY, S. C. I Prosperity PTA Workers Named Rev. Ray f*. Hook, pastor of Wightman and Zion Methodist charge, broke the ice for the par ents as well as teachers at the Parent Teachers Association meet ing in the Prosperity gymnasium on Monday night, September 19. He proved that “PTA Is Fun” by leading the enthused audience in catchy tunes and rhymes. *He di rected relays and other games, had a fashion show with hats on women and on men.After a well- enjoyed period of fun, -all joined a circle with the. friendship clasp and sang “Blest B^ The Tie That Bihds” as a prayer. Mrs. Lyon Fellers conducted the devotions for the night. Mrs. J. Williapi Boozer, presid ent, presided over the meeting. The secretary, Mrs. Alvin Hlpp, read the following recommenda tions, which were carried by the members: That the meetings be held on the third Monday night, the membership dues he 50 cents, that a nursery be maintained, that the project for the year be to add to what the senior class left for a new stage curtain, and that $1 be given for an attendance award. The chairman of the program committee, Mrs. Walter' Hamm, reported that the programs were planned for the year'and that they would be within an hour limit if at all possible. She thanked Mrs. Ruff and her studemts for help ing with the yearbooks. The chairman of the member ship committee, Mrs. Grady Lee Halfacre, stated that their comm-) ittee was working and she urged that each person present bring one more member at, the next meeting. She also urged that more fathers j6in. The hospitality committee pinn ed name tags on the folks as they entered the hall. After the pro gram was over, the committee served punch, cookies, and crack ers from a prettily appointed ta ble at* one end of the gym. Prosperity PTA officers for the ensuing year are Mrs. William Boozer, president; Mrs. R. T. Pugh, second vice-president; Mrs. J Alvin Hipp, secretary, Grady Lee Halfacre, treasurer. Committees are as follows: Program, Mrs. J. Walter Hamm, J chairman, Mrs. Bittle Hawkins, Mrs. Lyon Fellers; membership, Mrs. Grady Lee Halfacre, chair man, .Mm Dan Hamm, Jr., Grady Lee Halfacre; hospitality, Mrs. Lucille Metts, chairman, Mrs. Ruth Newman, Mrs. EJdd Counts,. Jr„ Mrs. Dhent Bedenbaugh, Mrs. Bill Leaphart; . publicity, Mrs. Julian Ruff; publication, Mrs. Ira Kin-- ard, chairman, Mrs. Eugene Hunt er, Mrs. Elizabeth Sineath, Mm Otis Kinard, Mrs. Leon Shealy; pre-school service, Mrs. Cole Wes- singer, chairman, Mrs. Osborne Hipp, Mrs. Max Cook; budget and finance, Grady Lee Halfacre, chairman, Cornell Bedenbaugh; by-laws, Mrs. Willie Mae Young, chairman; Mrs. Frances Spotts, Bittle Hawkins; festival, Mrs. Leroy Pugh, chairman, Mrs. Isa- dore Ruff, co-chairman, Mrs. Cor nell Bedenbaugh, Mrs. James Dom inick, Mrs. Ralph Shealy, Mrs. E. C. Cope, Mrs, W. E. Hancock; legislative, Mrs. Philip Kelly, chairman; Ralph Black, and C. E. Hendrix. Mrs. Wofford Cooper is chairman of room representatives. Marett Speaks At Fall Meet The annual meeting of the New berry county chapter of the Crip pled Children’s Society was held on September 14 at the Youth Center. Mrs. I. M. Satterwhite, Jr. and Mrs. F. Scott Elliott were the co-hostesses. A large number of the members were present. Mrs. Satterwhite, retiring chair man, introduced the following guest speakers: Mrs. Mary B. Rossiter, public health nurse; Dr. Ben Marett, a counselor in the vocational rehabilitation division of the State department of Educa tion; and Mrs. W. Ray Feagle, di rector of Newberry county public welfare department. These speak ers gave interesting data on their particular work. According to Dr. Marett, Voca tional Rehabilitation is available to Individuals 16 years or older who have a disability which sub stantially interferes with employ ment. The individual must have a reasonable chance of recovering sufficiently to become gainfully employed, Mr. Marett explained. Mrs. Rossiter told of the serv ices rendered to the county thru the public health department. She especially spoke of the aid to the handicapped in supplying braces, special shoes and clinical service. Mrs. Feagle used case summar: ies to illustrate the services avail able -thru the welfare department.' Some of these are old age assist ance and placement, total and permanent disability and vocation al rehabilitation, services for the blind, ^vocational rehabilitation, re ferral, general assistance, depend ency, physical restoration, and child welfare. Mrs. Satterwhite expressed ap preciation to the speakers for their remarks. After reviewing work of the chapter since its or ganization a few years ago, she turned the chair over to Mrs. J. tenure to two terms. At the conclusion of this pro gram, the president thanked Compatriot Dominick for his in teresting message. The secretary, Prof. F. Scott Elliott, Sr., read the minutes of the preceding meet ing, and the treasurer, Compatriot John J. Chappell made a report on the finances of the chapter. After several other items of busi ness relating to the work of the SAR had been transacted, the meeting was adjourned. Annual Meeting Of Reedy River Group The Reedy River Baptist Asso ciation will meet in regular an nual session at Bush River Church on Tuesday, September 27. The hour is 9:45 a. m. At morning and afternoon ses sions the various phases of Bap tist work will be considered. Lunch will be served at the noon hour by the hostess church. The series will close at 7:30 p. m. with a program at West End Church, Newberry. The Rev. T. S. Haggai, of Rock Hill, will be the guest speaker at this time. Fort Jackson Needs Firen ten The United States Civil Service Commission, Fort Jackson, has announced examinations for Car eer-Conditional appointment to the positions of Firefighter (Gen eral), Firefighter (Driver-Opera tor), Firefighter (Inspector), and Supervisory Firefighter (General). These positions pay from |3415 to $4080 per annum and are locat ed at Fort Jackson and vicinity. Applications must he on file with the Executive Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners, de partment of the army, Fcft Jack- son, S. C. not later than October, 18, 1955. Qualifications required and ap plication forms may be secured at the postoffice at Newberry or from' the Board of U. S. Civil Ser vice Examiners, Department of the army. Fort Jackson. D. French, her successor. Mrs. French conducted a busi ness session, during which a new constitution was adopted. Deleg ates were appointed to the State meeting. These are Mrs. Satter white and Mrs. Meredith fiarmon. The following will serve as (Of ficers for the new year: Mrs. French, chairman; Mrs. Satter white, vice-chairman; Mrs. Gar den Counts, secretary; Mrs. Char lie Bowers, treasurer, and Mrs. F. Scott Elliott, publicity. The following were named to the executive committee: Mrs. W. H. Tedford, Mrs. T. N. Parks, Mrs. P. K. Harmon and, Mrs. Pope Junior High PTA Seeks Members A great deal of interest is be ing shown in the membership drive now under* way in Junior high PTA. Letters have been sent to the homes of the students afid j personal contacts are being made by the room consultants, who are assisting the membership comm ittee In this project. The membership committee is composed of Phil Kelly, Mrs. Bob Livingston, and Mrs. Naomi Ep- ting. Each home room ^has a mem bership tree, and as each parent enrolls in yiePTA, a leaf will be i placed on the tree. Wholesome i rivalry will increase as each tree sprouts more and more leaves. Parents are urged to enroll as soon as possible so that each room will make a good showing. The first regular meeting of the Junior high PTA will be held at eight o’clock tonight (Thursday) featuring a welcoming reception for the teachers, and a report of the National convention. Devot ions will be led by Rev. Herbert L. Spell. The business session will be led by Dr. R. E. Livingston, pres ident. A meeting of the execu tive committee is called for 7:30 o’clock, prior to the regular meet ing. PAGE FIVEu Mrs. Boozer Dies At Daughter’s Home Buford/ Jr. V The next meeting will be ,held on December 13' at the home of Mrs. P. K. Harmon with Mrs. *T. N. Parks as the associate hostess. Funeral services for Mrs. gie Louise Crooks Btoozer, 68, were conducted at 1:30 p. m. Sat urday at Rosemont Cemetery. She was the widow _ of E. S- Boozer. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Coch- droft, at Bessemer City, N. C.» after a short illness. Survivors include three sons* Grady of New Orleans, E. S., Jr. of Columbia, and Steadman a€ Spartgnburg; fiigt daughters, Mr*. C. C. Helmly ofCharleston, George Repasky of Struthers, O.* Mrs. Willie P. Harris of Lyman, Mrs. Cochcroft $ind Mrs. J. Wl Ragsdale of Columbia; 4 brothers^ Ray Crooks of Sea Island, Ga^r Grady and Dr. Hughey Crooks at Greenville,and Thomas Lyffta Crooks of Pomaria; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Rankin of Columbia and Mrs. Annie Senn of Pomaria^ and 15 grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a. mu. Saturday at Bessemer City. Pullet Show Winners Named Twelve hoys and girls enrolled in a special poultry project ex hibited 120 pullets Saturday, Sep tember 17th at the County Agri cultural Building in Newberry. One hundred dollars in prize mon ey was detnated by Sears, Roebuck and Company. Additional prize money was given by the Newberry County 4-H bouncil. W. S. Snelling, Extension Poul try Specialist, Clemson, served as judge aoid placed the pullets in purple, blue and red groups. Alvin Killian’s pullets ' were judged as the outstanding pen of the show. He,received the purple award and $15.48 in prize money. He is from the Stoney Hill 4-H Club. The others were placed as fol lows: Blue Ribbon (receiving $11.61 each) Judy Bedsmbaugh of the Stoney Hill club; Carolyn Ki nard of the Prosperity Junior club; Linda Long of the Newberry Mrs. C. R. Padgett Rites Yesterday Mrs. Callie Reynolds Padgett; 81, widow of Levi Padgett, died early Tuesday morning at llur home of her son, Wade B. Padgett- She had, been ill two years and seriously ill one day. | Surviving are four sons. Perry t Lee Padgett of Batesburg, Bezzie I M. and Wade B. Padgett of Nee*- ! berry, and Calvin F. Padgett, IT- S. Air 'Force at Charleston Air' Base; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lottie Reynolds of Augusta, Gat-* and 15 grandchildren. She was the j last surviving member of her im mediate family. . ‘ ■ - r - ' ■ Junior High club; Robert Glymplx of the Pomaria club; and Robertv h. Amick of the Stoney Hill cluh. Red awards (receiving $7.74 each) went to: Tommie Aim Werts, Christie Crapps and Ger ald P. Johnson of the Bush River club; Dean Cannon of the Little Mountain club; Harold Crosby ott the Prosperity Junior club; and Sammy Reighley of the Newberry Junior High club. t Immediately following the show the pullets in pens of ten were* sold at auction by Frank Suttozi* manager of the Newberry County Fair, to the highest bidder. The sale average was $2.45 for each pullet. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase chicks for 12 different boys and girls in the spring of 1956. ; Annual LONG Trades! BIG DISCOUNTS! Dominick Speaks At SAR Meeting The quarterly meeting of the Philemon Waters chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution was held Tuesday evening, Sep tember 20 at the office of the president. Compatriot E. B. Pur cell. The chaplain, F. Scott El- lie tt, Jr., led in the opening pray er. Since September 17 commemo rated the 168th anniversary of the birth of the Constitution of the United States, Compatriot Fred H. Dominick brought to the group a message appropriate to Constitu tion Day. He summarized the important historical facts concern ing the origin, framing and adopt ing of the Constitution. He pointed out that the first ten amendments, which form" the Bill of Rights, were added in 1791. Since then, twelve more amend ments have been added, the 21st repealing the 18th (prohibition) amendment. 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