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• : '' SECTION B—PAGE EIGHT ^ ^ '' - -T '-.: • • »>,t **. THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, DECEMER 22, 1955 March Of Dimes Aims Recited Sooth Carolina March of Dimes Chairman Gem James C. Dozier, said today South Carolina's polio rate this year serves as a warning that M pollo is not yet licked” des pite the remarkable advance of perfecting a vaccine. "Among the children who rec- cetved the vaccine we expect ex- tremly favorable resulta,” the gen eral said. “However, the vast ma jority of our children did not have the opportunity to get the vaccine during the past summer. There fore it is likely that our polio rate this year will equal 1954.” The general added that in fu ture years polio undoubtedly will be eliminated as a major menace to the children of this country. He said, however, that the time has not yet come when the efforts of the public can be relaxed in the fight against polio. “A year ago” he continued. South Carolina had 306 new polio oases. And as of December 1 of this year the state had reported 303 cases. With still several weeks to go in the year it is possible that the 1955 rate could exceed the rate of 1954.. General Dozier said the 19 5 6 Egyptians Pioneers In Study of Time The Egyptians were probably the first to develop any "exact** meth od of calculating time—about 4,000 B.C. they devised a “cal endar.” The Christian era begins on January 1, in the middle of the fourth year of the 194th Olympiad, the 753rd year of the building of Rome and in the 4714th year of the Julian period. The Jewish calendar reads 5717 in relation to .1956_A.D., since ac- March of Dimes would be con ducted during the entire month of January. cording to Jewish dogma' and tradition the Creation antedated the birth of Christ approximately 3,761 yearsl The Jewish calendar was adopted during the 15th cen tury. Use of the notation A.D. (year of our Lord) was inaugurated in 879 by Charles in of Germany. CALL FOft PARADE OP FIREMEN Firemen have always been pop ular heroes in Japan because the construction of Japanese homes makes them fire hazards. So an annual feature of New Year's. Day is the annual dozomeshOd—parade of the fire brigades. By F. L. Rowley S OME folks liked Mayor Ful crum, and some didn’t, but if election day had been January 2nd, he’d have won by a whopping big margin. Mollie Nesbitt had lived in Hill- crest nearly eleven years before we found out about her sister Elsie. We heard the news from Mrs. Parker, who seemed a wee bit ashamed for not having dis covered it earlier. “Imagine!” exclaimed the talk ative Mrs. Parker, as we wrapped the last of the New Year decora tions in the Hillcrest Town Hall. “The poor soul hasn’t seen Elsie in more than ten years.” “Why?” asked Mayor Fulcrum. ’Mollie says her sister lives out west; guess she just can’t afford to buy a round-trip ticket.” “fehe works at Phil’s Diner, Land Judging Contest Begins Five thousand booklets announc ing the rules were issued by the co-sponsors, Carolina Light and Power company, Champion Paper and Fibre company, International Paper company, S. C. Association of Soil Conservation Supervisors, Union Bag and Paper Corporation and West Virginia Pulp and Pa per company. The booklets went to 230 vocational agriculture teach ers and classes within the state. The program, including organiz ed classroom work, is directed by the Deportment of Vocational Ag riculture with the cooperation of the Soil Conservation Service and soil conservation districts. Over 7500 South Carolina farm boys in Vocational Agriculture training will have an opportunity to participate in this state-wide program. “She works at Phil’s Diner, doesn’t she,” mumbled the mayor. doesn't she?” mumbled the mayor, stuffing "Christmas candy into his mouth. “Phil pays her, I pre sume.*' “She’f always helping someone,” said young Mrs. Rogers with a frown, as she reached for- the mayor’s candy bowl. “Whenever any one of us needs a baby sitter we think of Mollie Nesbitt When the children want a sucker, or kite-string, or pick up a sliver—it’s always MolUe Nesbitt.” “Why doesn’t she can her sister on file phone?” asked the mayor. Than, turning his back on our little group, he strode off in search of paw tid-bits. \ . Good Moo . *No! Not” cried Bin. Parker as Mrs. Rogers raised the howl men acingly above her head. Mrs. Rogers grinned. “I wouldn’t throw it—not really. Besides, I think his honor has a good idea. Why not have Mollie call her sis ter?—at our expense. I think we all owe her a holiday gift.” We all heartily agreed. The may or himself said that the plan was a dandy when we told him about It He promised to write to Elsie to make sure she’d be home when the call came through; it wouldn’t be a surprise, or a present, if Elsie weren’t at the other end of the line on New Year’s Eve. When Mollie Nesbitt left Phil’s Diner on New Year’s Eve it was snowing. When she reached home it was snowing harder. By the time she opened the front door to admit our joyous delegation a reg ular blizzard was under way. We charged the telephone, carrying Mollie with us. She let out a squeal of delight when we told her that she’d soon be talking to Elsie. Her eyes grew bright with anticipation when Mrs. Parker placed the call. Then Mrs. Parker clipped our chatter. Her face was {rim as she faced us: “Martha Weeks says the lines are down. Big snow storm out west. We’ll not be able to talk to Elsie tonight.” We were stunned. Mollie sat still for awhile, trying not to look too disappointed. A bit later she trotted into the kitchen for a tray of cookies, but they stuck in our throats. Company “Somtone’s coming up the walk,” said Mrs. Parker. “Looks like Mayor Fulcrum but it’s hard to ten with aU this snow. It is the mayor—and there’s s lady with him!** Mollis opened the door—then Up out a cry that brought ns aU ts our fast “Elsie! Oh what a won derful present!” And die threw her anas around her sister’s neck. “Happy New Year, mayor!” I cried, grasping his hand warmly* “You sura brightened things up around here. Whatever made yon decide te bring Side to HHlcrest?** “Wen, I ran into Mollie last wee* at the post-office, where she was mailing a package to Elsie. She was sanding hearing-aid batteries. Thinking that might be too hard of hearing to carry on a phone conversation, I enclosed a round trip train ticket in my latter.” “She’s not wearing a hearing aid now,” I said. “Never did. The batteries were for MoUie’s uncle.” MORE BLESSED TO GIVE It is mora blessed to give then to rocoivo. Certainly this thought, more than aknoft any other, signifies the true spirit of Christmas. BILL’S GLASS SHOP 1311 Caldwell St. Phone 266 MM Newberry, S. C. * . •m — . < 1 ipeace on ( <®oob &iU tEoUmrb men... * ;"J;; • .' T > • \ /. gtijk t V ’ ;: >' y ;X Each year we appreciate more fully the loyalty of friends. A Meaty Christmas to all! 1400 Main St. Newberry, S. C. Ml — pi i £|H I fPiiii ttSixsi Ms®. Whnmver the Spirit mmmM m *' love .thill .y' ' M • m | 4 the full . mi flsift . , ,w ■.', ,v mfmgm - ^ it I >> i m > • ip m Wm - mmm I m I I I I |igl | ®;;; M ill HiSl MI M THE STATE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOC 1117 Boyce Street OFFICERS Ralph B. Baker, President J. Dave Caldwell, Vice-President Pinckney N. Abrams, Secy-Treas. Mrs. Doris S. Setzler, Cashier Mrs. Martha N. Fqlk, Asst. Cashier Newberry, S. C. DIRECTORS >h B. Baker J. Dave Caldwell Pinckney N. Abrams Louis C. Floyd R. Aubrey Harley Thomas H. Pope