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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1»66 Mr*. Julius D. Robinson of Hartsvllle, State president of the American Legion Auxiliary, wa* a special guest at the 35th anni- very celebration of the local Auxiliary last Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Grace Summer. Shown above, left to right at the tea table are Miss Summer, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. W. Roy An derson. president of the local auxiliary. (Sunphoto by Doris. A. San ders. \ Auxiliary Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Tea lovely tea held Thursday after noon at the home of Miss Grace Summer marked the 35th anniver- stry of the American Legion Aux iliary to Post 24. Mrs. W. Roy An derson, opened the meeting with the usual ritualistic service. Dr. Mamie Summer, a charter mem ber, read a brief history of the organization, stating that the unit was organized February 22, 1921 In June 1922, she said, the late Mr's. Ola Clark Floyd, first presi dent of the unit, presented a per manent charter to the organiza tion. Mrs. Floyd also served as the first Department of South Carolina president in 1921-22; arid succeeding her was Mrs. James Cathcart, who was a special guest at the tea. Mrs. Cathcart spoke briefly, paying tribute to Mrs. Floyd and telling of her promotion of aux iliary work in the State. Other department officers pres ent were Mrs. Julian White, of Greenwoood and Mrs. C. D. Gor man, of Greenville, both past de partment presidents. Mrs. Gor man has also served as National Membership chairman in 1954, national executive committeewo- man in 1955 and is now serving on the National Pan-American committee. She spoke interest ingly on the auxiliary’s Pan-Am erican study, Haiti. She recently spent two weeks in Haiti and in Washington representing the de partment of South Carolina at the forum on civil and national de fense. Mrs. Harry Wilson; department rehabilitation chairman of Colum bia was next introduced. She thanked the unit for cooperation and assistance in the gift shop at the Veteran’s hospital in Dec ember. Mrs. Anderson extended greet ings to each of the presidents of chairman, Mrs. P. K. Harmon, in tions of Newberry. The music chairman, Mrs. P. K. armon, in troduced four Newberry school pupils in two lovely musical selec tions. Participating were Eddie Anderson, Ann Abrams, Dianne Hunter and Ann Beck. Mrs. Julius J. Robinson of Harts- ville, Department president, de livered a most inspiring message to the 50 guests. She said that Legion Auxiliary members are a part of the largest organization for patriotism in the world and that in their hands is great power which can be a dynamic force for good. Individual members, she said, should find their place in the many activities sponsored by the Auxiliary. She named some of the varied activities and gave their accomplishments. Mrs. T. P. Crooks, past unit president and department histor ian, graciously presented t& Mrs. Robinson a pair of sterling can dle holders from the unit. A social hour was enjoyed when the guests were invited into the dining room where refreshments were served from a beautifully appointed tea table, which was centered with an artistic arrange ment of yellow gladioli, daffodils and Dutch Iris, flanked with Wedgew'ood blue candles in silver candelabra. Assorted sandwiches with indi vidual cakes in yellow with blue decoration were served by the hostesses, who were Mrs. Ander-, Ray Nobles. Mrs. R. ft. Kennerly, Mrs. Roy Whitaker, Mrs. Henry Fellers, Mrs. Scott Elliott and Mrs. R. E. Hanna. Coffee was poured by the president, Mrs. Anderson. The local auxiliary has been ac tive in many phases of work with much emphasis being placed on its rehabilitation and child welfare work. Mrs. Holland Sligh is the chairman of the rehabilitation committee, which provides ser vices and funds to see veterans and their families over “rough spots”, paying rent, hospital bills, buying groceries and clothing for them. The child-welfare committee, headed by Mrs. M. F. Bowler and Mrs. W. H. Davis, works year- round to help children of veterans and of non-veterans who need food, clothing and other care. For more than three days before Christmas, with funds derived from the Buddy Poppy sale, all profits of which go to child wel fare. and with gifts donated by interested persons, Mrs. Ander son and the committee purchased food, clothing and toys for indig ent children. Some of this was distributed by the auxiliary mem bers,, other by the Department ot Public Welfare. Through the efforts of the aux iliary, nine school children are re ceiving lunches at their schools. Some member of the auxiliary visits homes of veterans at least once a week to “build morale.” Miss Sudie Dennis is chairman of Girls State committee. Last year, the auxiliary serit 7 girls from this county to pafticipate in the state-wide affair in Columbia. Mrs. Ray Feagle heads the com munity service committee, which actively engages in all public ser vice functions, such as the com munity chest. Other officers of the auxiliary include Mrs. Gurnie Summer, Mrs. T. P. Crooks a^.,d Mis^ Evelyn Burns, 1st, 2nd and 3rd vice-pres idents respectively; Miss Virginia Dufford, recording secretary; Mrs. L. G. McCullough, treasurer; Mrs. H. M. Hentz and Mrs. Felix B. Greene, Jr., 1st and 2nd histor ians; Mrs. Ray Nobles, chaplain, Mrs. Roy D. Whitaker, and Mrs. Price K. Harmon, 1st and 2nd sergeants at arms; Mrs. J. Frank Hawkins, Mrs. F. Scott Elliott and Mrs. W. H. Davis, executive com- mitteewoman. The president, Mrs.' Anderson, is particularly interested in the child welfare program of the aux- son, Mrs. Gerald t’ays^iiger, MrM and spends much of her AGRICULTURAL >RAM FARM £ HOME DEVELOPMENT CiySucsu&tuA.ttte. WE ENDORSE POINT 4 - 1. Livestock, Dairying and Poultry: Produce the high quality meat, milk, eggs, and other livestock pro ducts needed to meet home market demands. Practice closer culling, improve breeding, better feeding, and efficient management to improve quality, and increase income per animal and per man. Produce and store re serves feeds for emergencies. How do You Rate in the Care of Your Dairy and , Barn Equipment? DO YOU— ; Clean it regularly? Have it checked periodically? * Make Needed Repairs? ' Use it with care? Oil it as needed? Follow manufacturer’s directions in using it? f.-M n . 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Mrs. Anderson is vitally inter ested in veterans and their famil ies of all wars, aiding and advis ing both white and colored in af fairs of rehabilitation and child welfare. She visits the county jail each month and takes religious literature and magazines, and al so visits the inmates of the coun ty home, with little gifts or words of cheer. In addition to her Auxiliary ac tivities, she has served as presi dent of the Nosegay Garden club and is now serving as president of the County Council of Newber ry Garden clubs. She is a member of the Civic League and has serv ed as chairman of the Eastei scene as Margaret Hunter park for the past two years and has served on the planning and dec- CLEANSING CREAMS RCG. 92 SIZE Tbasy Emulsified Cleansing Cream for dry skin c ...gives gentle, thorough cleansing! Ifcuay Pink Cleansing Cream for normal and oily skin.. .dissolves grime, excess oil. ? I: - •*. x ■- i&v .. . ^ ■ *■ - PRESENT TO HELP HARTFORD GRANGE celebrate its 2Sth anni versary last Friday night were Mrs. Joan Gardner of Greenwood, State Lecturer; Raymond L. Willis of Aiken, state overseer, who dut the cake; and left, George E. Ward, master of Hartford Grange. (Sunphoto by Doris A. Sanders.) « oration committee for the Leag ue’s Christmas Tea. Mrs. Anderson is an active mem ber of the First Baptist church and is social chairman of the Women’s Misionary Society. She is responsible for planning and serving over 600 people during the past year in that capacity. She has served as community chair man for the Reedy River Associa tion for five years and is chair- nian of the Western Region com munity missions. * She assisted the young men’s Sunday School class of the Bap tist church in collecting and dis tributing over 600 pieces of clo thing and toys to underprivileg ed children at Christmas. She co operates, as president of the aux iliary, with the Department o f Public Welfare in many ways, by supplying food, fuel, rent and clothing to families until welfare checks can be received. AUTO TRUCK GLASS HOME OFFICE Windows — Mirrors — Table and Desk Tops Curved or Flat Windshield Installation See BILL for ALL your GLASS needs and MECHANICAL WORK Bill's Glass Shop 1311 Caldwell St. Phone 266 Newberry CLEANSING LOTIONS REO. 91.79 SIZE TVuwy Dry Skin Freshener...refreshes and braces. TVissy ^kia Lotion.. .stimulates noimtl and eily tkiu. I $1 ,4. h* Carpenters Main Street Newberry, S. C, ~— 1956 f . A. ""■v AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM ^or SOUTH CAROLINA 9 FARM i HOME DEVELOPMEN ■ Ca&eyte ffx. yxon V. We heartily endorse the following: 1956 Agricultural program for South Carolina, as recommended by the Clemson college Extension Service and the State Agricultural Committee. The prosperity and well-being of South Carolina farm people depend upon the highest farm and home development for efficient production and marketing and good family living: 1. FARM AND HOME DEVELOPMENT: Make the farm an efficient operating unit by careful short and long-time farm and home planning for the best use of land, water, labor, machinery, cash and credit, and the wise use of income for good family living. of 2. CROPS: Grow those field and truck crops best suited to the land and to meet indicated market demands. Wise use " ' and lime, good planting seed of adapted varieties, tural practiced and marketing methods are neces- >tain greatest farm income in 1956. Expand the use oft grains for grains, winter grazing, hay . and of crip 5. FORESTRY: Through better forest management make woodlands pay off regularly. Do a better job of marketing the timber crop. Reforest lands best suited to trees. Re-estab lish pines on areas now occupied by cull hardwoods. Provide protection from wildfire, insects and diseases. 6. PESTS AND DISEASES: Use approved methods, equipment and materials in the control of livestock insects, diseases and parasites, household insects, stored grain in sects, rats, other pests, and in soil fumigation. Control weeds. 7. MARKETING: Consider carefully buyers’ preferen ces in types, quality and quantity pf farm products in plan ning farm production. Strive for adequate processing • and storage facilities through individual and group effort. Take advantage of grading services available. Study constantly future market po£tiIbxlitied. > \ V hWJ -li ant full acreage >ps ;un( acreage allotments. mm i l* - 1 3,, GRASSLAND FARMING: Continue the wise expan sion and sound management of the Blanket of Green program to support our livestock, dairy, and poultry industry, and to aid in the conservation of our soil and water resources. In crease acreage of Coastal Bermuda for grazing, hay, and silage. i 4. LIVESTOCK, DAIRYING & POULTRY: Produce the high quality meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products needed to meet home and market demands. Practice closer culling, improve breeding, better feeding, disease control, and efficient management to improve quality and increase income per animal and per man. Produce and store reserve feeds for emergencies. g. FAMILY member of the fa convenient, well-eqj opportunities for ation and social life. : Plan for wholesome living for each " creating more interest in providing homes, improved nutrition, and education, relfgfous training, recre- 9. RURAL YOUTH: Train rural boys and girls in improv ed methods of farming, homemaking, marketing, health, safe ty, citizenship and leadership, and provide vocational guid ance. 10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC AF FAIRS: Keep informed on public affairs and programs af fecting farm people, actively support local farm organiza tions and organize and work together to build better com munities. THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE SPONSORED BY South Carolina National Bank JOHN T. NORRIS, Manager JOSEPH L. KEITT, Asst. Manager LEWIS J. SHEALY, Asst. Manager