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Experience ma> he a urea! teacher hut most people who h:;\e taken it find the tui tion for the nitfht courses quite hijrh. MAKE PLANS NOW TO VOTE ON JUNE 12 See You at the Polls! VOL. 10; NO. 5 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1956 + $2.00 PER YEAR By Doris A. Sanders GOOD EATING I have come to the conclusion that if you really want *roo<i food the place to *ret it is at Chap pells. 1 will tell you what all we had to eat out there last Satur day nipht, but I would be asham ed to tell you how much I ate! Miss Lillie Mae Workman and Earl Boazman, Silverstreet fac ulty members from Chappells, en tertained for the other faculty members of Silverstreet and Chappells school at the Boazman place on Lake Greenwood. Thirty- six teachers and pruests enjoyed the charcoal broiled T-bone steaks cooked by Earl, and the delicious slaw, deviled eg-ps, French fries, pickles, salad, cake, ice cream and iced tea prepared by Miss Workman. The Boazman home is on a hill overlooking the lake and guests enjoyed their meal at a picnic table outdoors. Among the guests were two little girls, who enjoyed themselves immensely Connie throwing rocks in the lake, and Ruthie deciding s h e 1 would take a swim. Fortunately we caught her just as she got j one foot in the water, so a calam ity was avoided. They got so tired out playing in the fresh cool air that they both went to sleep on the trip back home, still chewing on their steak hones. SWEET SORROW It was with sadness that we at tended the commencement exer cises at Silverstreet high school Tuesday night. This was to have been the last one. but there will be at least another for the stu dents. For us, however, it was the last with any “official” connection because my husband, who taught there for the past three years, re signed at the end of the school year. We have thoroughly enjoy ed our association with the Sil verstreet school and with all of the fine people of that community and appreciate the many kind nesses they have shown us. The infoimation seems to have gotten around, and I don’t think Supt. J. V. Kneece has any objection to publishing the fact that Frasier •will be a member of the Newberry high school faculty next year. While “we” leave Silverstreet with sadness, we are looking for- Students At Monday Commencement Annexation These young- ladies will appear in Foster Follies Friday night at tho high seh'ool auditorium. They are, left to right, Phyllis Eddy, Linda Sue Haile and Bootsie Reagin. (Slm- photo.) ward to our association with the Newberry high. JOB WELL DONE There has been much contro versy in the past, mostly from ig norance, I believe, concerning the County Board of Education and its chairman, J. S. Ritchie, who resigned that position last week. Around the first of the year, a group of citizens representing the PTA, Classroom teachers and Newberry County Education As sociation appeared before the County Delegation to make re quests for certain considerations in behalf of the schools. At that time they deplored the lack of information given out by the County Board. It was at that time that the newspapers and radio station decided the time had come to give more adequate cov erage, provided the board would consent to having the press at tend board meetings. They con sented, except on a few special occasions when executive sessions were held, and since that time I have missed only one meeting, that of last Wednesday night. What I started out to say is that One of the dances in the Harmon-Culbertson School of Dance recital tonight at Newberry High School will be performed by the girls shown above, left to right, Cherry Chandler, Gayle Setzler, Rita Wilson and Elizabeth Setzler. (Sunphoto by Doris A. Sanders.) Honor Conferred Mrs. Eloise Welch Wright of Newberry was one of the four women to be honored with Cita tions for Outstanding Service to Church and State by Columbia College at commencement exer cises held Tuesday morning, May 29. The other women leaders so honored were Mrs. Bess Hudgens Payne, Cherryville, N. C.; Mrs. Haynesworth Ariail, Columbia, and Mrs. Louise Marchant Cot- tingham, Greenville. since I have been attending the meetings, "I have been very im pressed with the way in which Chairman Ritchie handled that trying job. All of the boardmem- bers have done a good job against odds, mainly far the lack of funds with which to operate the schools as they should be operated. I, for one, would like to express my congratulations to Chairman Rit chie for the fine job he has done for the past five years and wish the best of luck in a thankless job to Hugh Epting, the new chair man. m County School Board Chairman Has Resigned After five year’s of service as chairman of the Newberry county Board of Education, J. S. Ritchie, member from the Whitmire area, announced his resignation at a Board meeting last Wednesday night, adding that he would con tinue to serve on the board until the end of the fiscal year, June 30. Mr. Ritchie was elected chair man by the board when it was first organized in 1951. At that time he was in business in Whit mire, but moved several months ago to Columbia where he is employed, although he still re tains his home in Whitmire. A successor to Mr. Ritchie will be named by the County delegation. Elected to fill the chairman’s seat was Hugh M. Epting, who has also served on the board since its inception. Mr. Epting announc ed that he would accept the posi tion on a temporary basis. year certificates were presented to members of the class of Stokes' School of Expression fol lowing their operetta last Wednesday evening at Junior High School auditorium. Receiving a certificate for excep tional. performance is Candace Ruff, front row center. The ceftificate is being presented by Connie Sanders who as sisted in the pres ntation of all certificates. Others receiv- the commendations were, left to right, back row, Karen ^^zer,* Myrna Camp, Elizabeth Langford, Sylvia Davis, Pollpt Livingstone and Clarissa Williams. (Sunphoto by Doris A. Sanders.) BIRTHDAY GREETINGS June 1: Mrs. C. J. McWhirter, Drayton Wicker, Mrs. J. E. Crooks, Faye Hughes, Ann Wal ton, Mrs. J. C. Counts, and Ann Beck. June 2: M. W. Clary, Mrs. Wal ter Heller, Neel Long, Dolly Senn, Ann Senn, Mrs. Daisy Lee Gra ham, E. R. Fellers. June 3: Mrs. Mae A. Aull, Mrs. Lois Merchant, Edwin Stokes, Jr., F. M. Baxter, Mrs. Melvin Han cock, Dr. P. E. Way, Mary B. Burns, Jerry Havird, Frank Stev ens, Jr., Mrs. Jason Ringar, Mrs. T. Roy Summer, Jr., Prof. W. E. Monts. June 4: Shirley Lathrop, Bar nette Boland, Mrs. Jessie Ouzts, Gayle Davis. June 5: B. Y. Abrams, Mrs. De- leal Boinest, Donna Ann Lath rop. June 6: Frank Graham, Faye Leopard, Susanna Force, Carl Long, Jo Ann Richardson, W. W. Walker, Janie Kunkle. June 7: Agne« Carol Armfield, Ida S. Summer. The following awards were pre sented at the graduation exer cises of Newberry high school on Mo'nday night: Science medal, to that student in the senior class for the highest attainment in the field of science during four years with qualifica tion to apply for scholarship at the University of Rochester, to Claire Perdue. Gold medal presented by the Newberry Observer to that mem ber of the graduating class who has participated in at least two major sports, displaying high qualities of sportsmanship and has made the highest average in scholarship, to Bob Bodie. DAR Good Citizenship certifi cate and pin to that girl of the senior class who has demonstrat ed during her entire high school course the qualities of depend ability, leadership, service and patriotism, to Susan Ann May- field. To each graduating band mem ber a band key in recognition of hard work and loyalty to the or ganization, to Barbara Frick. Frank Martin, Ray McCarley, Claire Perdue, June Roberts. Hedgepath Athletic Lineman award td Irby Lee Longshore. Student Council medal, given to that member of the senior class who demonstrates qualities o f leadership by serving as presi dent of the student council, t o Rusty Harley. Medal given by Harry W. Dom inick to that member of the grad uating class who has made the highest record during the high school course, to Susan Ann May- field and Anna Coe Keitt. Gold medal in honor of Dr. O. B. Cannon given by American Legion Auxiliary Post 24 to the member of the graduating class who throughout the high school course in the judgment of the faculty has best exemplified the highest qualities of citizenship, to Susan Ann Miayfield. A gold medal, known as the Margaret Farrow Award, given by a member of the Newberry Music club to that seniorwho has been an outstanding member of the Glee club throughout his or her high school career and has contributed much to the church and community, to Faye Blair and Alice Long. Certificate given by American Association of Teachers of French to that student who makes the highest grade on the National French examination, to Susan Ann Mayfield. To the student who received a Certificate of Merit in the Nat ional Merit Scholarship Tests, signifying the student ranks in ability among the top one or two percent of high school seniors of the nation, to Rusty Harley. Harriet Jones Mayer medal giv en by Jasper chapter UDC to that student making the highest year ly average* in American history, to Elizabeth Earhardt. Exchange Club Athletic awards, to Nancy Minick, and Jimmy Cro mer. Junior High School Citizenship medal, given by the Jasper chap ter DAR to the boy and girl in the 7th grade who hold the best citizenship record for the two years in Junior high, to Pope Bu ford and Ann Bede. Keitt Scholarship medal to that boy who makes the highest Aver age scholarship during the 6th and 7th grades, to Pope Buford. Turner Scholarship medal t o that girl who makes the highest average scholarship during the 6th and 7th grades, to Margaret Abrams. By The Way Awards, Medals Presented Newberry £|^ 0 ^J ors Katlfmann Honored Monday By Lenoir-Rhyne College Authority was given by City Council at a special meeting held last Friday afternoon to hold an election for the annexation of two areas to the city of Newberry. One petition, which had previous ly approved by council, was for the annexation of the Crestwood property to the right of Pope St; the second was for portions of Oakland mill community, exclud ing the mill property. Date of the election will be set by the Board of Elections and ballots for the annexation of each of the com munities will be voted upon sep arately. In order for the property to be annexed, a favorable vote must be cast by both a majority of the voters of the petitioning areas and a majority of those voting who live in the city limits. It was estimated by City Man ager E. L. Blackwell that the property, if annexed, would add about two million square yards to the city s area and increase the population by approximately 400. If the vote is a favorable one, the date on which the areas would actually begin receiving services from the city would be decided by city council. i he honorary degree of Doctor | ry E. Isenhour, chairman of the ; with the degree, Master of Arts, who served first as high school la ot Laws was conferred upon i board of trustees, said in part: Christopher A. Kaufmann, presi-j “The faculty and chairman of the der.t of Newberry college, by Le- board of trustees of Lenoir-Rhyne a radio station and whose major teacher and later as operator of noir-Rhyne college during com-. college present for Doctor of meneement exercises at Hickory, X. C. Monday by Dr. Voight R. Cromer, president of Lenoir- Rhyne college. The citation, read by Dr. Har- Laws Honoris Causa Christopher A. Kaufmann, graduate of New berry college with the degree of Bachelor of Arts; graduate of the University of South Carolina Eighth Grader Wins Chevrolet Terri Dee McCarthy, 14-yeai— old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. De- Witt McCarty, 614 Rodelsperger street, was the winner of the 1956 Chevrolet given by Radio Station WKDK following the Radio’s Big Little Man Contest.” Her name was drawn from among thous ands of entries at 6 p.m. Satur day in front of the old court house. Terri registered in the con test at the Belk-Beard store. The keys were delivered by sta- tjoak ewner Jimmy Coggins Mon day afternoon. Mr. Coggins said that he was delighted with the response to the contest. He also said that names had been for warded to be entered in the con test for “dream trips” abroad. Dr. Voight R. Cromer, right, president of Lenoir-Rhyne College, confers the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on C. A. Kaufmann, president of Newberry college, at com mencement exercises in Hickory, N. C. Monday morning. (Sunphoto by Doris A. Sanders.) career has been at Newberry col lege, 1930-1941 and 1949-1955, in cluding service as teacher in var ious branches of learning; regist rar; assistant to the president; director of public relations, and as acting president 1954-55,, and president of Newberry college since 1955. “As head of this institution,” the citation read, “he has provid ed sound and vigorous leadership already resulting in noteworthy progress. President Kaufmann is active in the affairs of his com munity and State, having served in several responsible positions. He is a loyal and energetic chair man proving his stewardship both in the local congregation and in the church at large, a Christian educator whose breadth of exper ience and administrative talent inspires confidence and coopera tion and assure a progressive pro-' gram for Christian church college in the ministry of higher educa tion.”. The Doctor of Law degree was also conferred on Malcolm Mon roe Palmer of Albemarle, N. C. and the distinguished service aw ard was presented to Harlan L. Creech of Hickory, N. C., a mem ber of the Lenoir-Rhyne faculty. Among those who attended the ceremonies were: ‘ Mrs. C. A. | Kaufmann, Mrs. Clem Youmans, Mr. «nd Mrs. Eu gene Yates, Mrs. Mike Youmans, Mrs. R. D. Wright, B. O. Long, James C. Abrams, Hendrix Monts, Wright Cannon, Prof. T. E. Epting, Dr. R. A. Goodman, Miss Hattie Belle Lester, Miss Carolyn Cromer, Miss Violet Les-, rtBr, Mrs. A. T. Neely, Mr. and taeier Sanders, Mrs. A H. , Mr. ana* Mrs. Robert West, Louisville, Ky; Miss Mary Pearle West of Colum- bi; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kaufmann, Hartsville; Mr. and Mrs. F. D. MacLean, York; and Dr. and Mrs. Odelle Harman, Lexington. Chappells School Has Final Session * N Interesting Facts Of Its Past Recalled County To Be Fogged Soon In an effort to eliminate flies and mosquitos in Newberry, Po- maria and Prosperity during the summer months, the Newberry county health department will ‘fog” these communities with D DT three times during the sum mer. The fogging will be done between the hours of 6 p.m. thru 11 p.m on the following dates: Newberry: June 11-15; July 23- 27; August 13-17. . Prosperity: June 19-20; July SC SI; August 20-21. Pomaria: June 1st and 18th; July 13th; August 2 and 22. UDC Chapters Set Meetings The Drayton Rutherford chap ter UDC will hold its last meet ing until fall on Tuesday after noon, June 5 at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. R. D. Wright. (By Doris A. Sanders) Newberry county’s only remain ing two-teacher school completed its last session Friday, May 25 and students who have been at tending Chappells elem e n t a r y school, grades one through four, will be transported to Silverstreet for the next school session. There were 13 students in regular at tendance at the school during the past year, taught by Mrs. Irene Parnell, principal and Mrs. Popie Ooleman, who have been elected to teach in the Silverstreet school next year. / In 1943 the high school at Chap pells was closed, and most of the students went to Silverstreet al though some attended school in Ninety Six. In 1951, the upper elementary grades were also transferred to Silverstreet, leav ing only the first through fourth grades in the community. At this time Mi§s Lillie Mae Work man, .then principal of Chappells school, where she taught 24 years altogether, became a member of the Silverstreet faculty. The new building going up in Silverstreet will accommodate all white ele mentary school children of that area and will complete the school consolidation program for the first through eighth grades, i n that area. Prior to the year 1913, Chap pells boasted a one-teacher school in a two-storey building located on the Boazman place near the Baptist church. Far-sighted men saw the need of a larger building, better equipment and a more modern school to meet the needs of the changing times. Therefore, in 1913, a six-room brick building and auditorium was erected when only two rooms were needed for classroom work. Many criticisms were directed at the trustees — Dr. W. O. Holloway, Messrs J. B. Scurry and A. P. Coleman, and the county superintendent of ed ucation, Col. E. H. Aull, but their foresight proved to be justified. From 1913 until 1918 the school had only two teachers. In 1918 a third teacher was added and this remained the number until 1923 -an outstanding year in the memory of Chappells residents. On Wednesday, April 4 of that year, a tornado dropped down as it reached the school building and lifted the roof and carried it sev eral hundred yards into the fields leaving it a mass of splinters, and the brick walls enclosing the au ditorium were taken away to the first floor. The people* of the community gathered at the building on a Thursday morning and held a ser vice of Thanksgiving that the teachers and the children had been saved. School was held in a house for the remainder of that term and opened in the reconstructed building the fall of 1923 with five teachers and an accredited high school for the first time. Three other schools, Hope, Union and Mudlic, consolidated with Chap pells and a sixth teacher was ad ded to the faculty. In the ensu ing years, both enrollment and standards rose and soon the build ing was filled to capacity. Prof. W. J. Chastine and his teachers, realizing the need of a larger building and more equip ment, decided to put the need be fore the public. On November 8, 1934 a Parents’ day was held with an interesting and instruc tive program being presented, telling of the school’s needs. This paper had been prepared by two teachers who were former pupils of the school, Miss Jessie Fellers and Miss Lillie Mae Workman.At this meeting the resignations of the three trustees who had serv ed so well was made public, Messrs Coleman, Scurry and Dr. Holloway. Appointed in their places were Messrs L. E. Werts, W. E. Spearman and J. J. Boaz man. Work on the new building began in February 14, 1936 and while the old building was being torn down and replaced, a house was again used for school purpos es. The new building, completed on March 22, 1937, consisted of a large auditorium, seven class rooms and a library. In the fall of 1938 the eleventh grade was added, making Chappells a fully accredited state high school. At that time, the faculty consisted of J. H. Gentry, principal; E. C. Harmon, Miss Lillie Mae Work man, Mrs. S. S. Arant, Miss Mary Fore and Miss Mary Ellen Work men. Miss Louise Connelly taught music and Miss Sara Waits was librarian., (Continued on page 3) These will be the last students to attend Chappells school, which closed last Friday. They are, left to right, first row, Ernest Guy, Nina Sharpe, Patricia Temple, Reva Buch anan, Nancy Snarpe; second row. Sue Buchanan, Anne Johnson, Mirian Salter, Gay Mc- Kittrick; third row, Elliott Temples, Mary Sharpe, Cereta Summers, Harold Buchanan; back row. Area Supt. John Grady Long, Mrs. Irene Parnell, principal, and Mrs. Popie Coleman, teacher. (Sunphoto by Doris A Sanders.)