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THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1956 THE NEWBERRY SUN BLACK-OUT RELIEF By Mary Jo Ericson TNKY blackness — a dark that nothing seemed to pierce—that seemed to get right into your very heart—and make it leel heavy and lost and forlorn—a night that held more terrors than the worst Lon don fog—that seemed to hold hor rors lurking on all sides. Bodies pressed together in a tightly packed train—strangers brushing shoulders with strangers— even friends’ faces looking black and hostile in the unlighted car as the train slowly pulled into Union Station, London, one Spring night in 1941. It wasn’t only the feeling in. the -car—it was the thought pressing all about them of disembarking—of finding their way through blacked- out streets—too, in many cases, strange hotels. How were they go ing to get there? How to know if the direction they took would lead them safely to their destinations? Like an answer to their SOS oamc a man's voice on the station platform: "May I take any of you to your destination? I know these streets. I have lived here all my life. I can take you anywhere you want to Eager voices answered eager ■bodies pressed forward. Jostling and pushing to be there first—to be the one he would succor. Calmly he sorted them out by destinations—told the others to wait till he returned. He would take whoever wished to his des tination that night. And aa all night long he trudged through the atioctc — his cane reaching eat betocc him to find 4he curbs—the turn in the road that he knew was there. "Be careful.” t "Step down here." | "Watch your step." S "We go around this comer.” In single file they walked, when be had more than one, their hands, prisoner fashion, on each other’s shoulders. t And so the night passed—and one after another he led them safely home, till dawn relieved him of his job. In the nights—and weeks—and months that followed, he became a familiar figure—a legend to trav elers—a voice in the dark that promised them a safe landing. They could not have told what he looked like. He was tall and thin. Perhaps .some pictured him in a Christ-like guise, if they thought at aU. To others he was just a dis embodied voice — a promise that was kept. Many tried to press a coin into his hand, but his voice had a smile as he said, "It’s all right, friend. This is my part. Send it to the boys in the camps.” It happened that after one more than usually strenuous night he wended his way slowly homeward. His faithful wife rose from her chair, took his arm caressingly, and pressed him down into it. Her tired body that had watched for him aU through the night suddenly sprang to life—as though she were whole again—and the chiUed blood was wanning in her veins. Eagerly she scurried tor his slippers, his pipe, and the tea aha had brewed. She watched his head sink for ward—heard him murmur, *Tm so tired tonight—so tirsd. But. Ma tilda, so happy, too. Now—now— for the first time In years I feel I have my place bade in the world. I fed young again and useful. Use ful, Matilda dear! Do you hear that? I am of mom use to my fei- lowmen again." An exultant vtag was in his weary voice. "I know, John," aha whispered. "I know.” Oh. yes, she knew. They asked little of life, those two old people— they had each other. But now, hare was something they hadn't dared pray for—John was working again. Oh, life was good to them. Ha had found a job he could still do. He could bring black-out relief to his fellowmen—he who knew so well what a black-out was—he who had been blind now for nigh on to five years. Prosperity News ■ MRS. B. T. YOUNG, Correspondent Peach Turnovers ip FRICK-SHEALY RITES AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH Miss Carolyn Marie Frick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Frick of near Little Mountain, became the bride of Charles Ber nard Shealy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shealy, Prosperity, in a double ring ceremony solemnized at St. Peter’s (Pineywoods) Luth eran Church on Sunday, June 24, at 6:30 p. m. The Rev. John D. Zeigler, pastgr of the couple, | performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and close friends. White gladioli and shasta dais ies were used in the altar vases and in floor baskets. Floor can delabra were also used in the decorations. The nuptial music was present ed by Mbrs. Stella Lindler, organ ist, and Mrs. John Boland, soloist. The ushers were L. B. Sum mers and Jack Shealy who also lighted the candles. The bride’s only attendant was her sister. Miss Judy Frick, who wore an ankle-length v dress of light blue net over taffeta. She wore a corsage of red roses. The groom’s best man was Os car Frick. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was love ly in an ankle-length dress of white lace over taffeta. Her veil of bridal illusion fell from a coro net of rhinestones and seed pearls. She carried a white Bible topped with an orchid with satin stream ers. The bride changed to a two- Pension 'Bill passed the House cessories for their wedding trip to the mountains of North Caro lina. Mrs. Shealy is a graduate of Little Mountain High School and the Donnbonne Beauty College of Columbia. She is employed at the Prosperity Beauty shop. Mr. Shealy is a graduate of Little Mountain High School. He is employed by the Swygert Plumbing Company of Prosper ity. The couple is living with the bride’s parents. m i W'M. mMMm m Peach Turnover*, atill warm from the oven, and cream team up for a truly scrumptious dessert Wrap fresh peach slices in tender biscuit dough -to make 'these attractive Peach Turn overs. It’s a wonderful way to feature this popular fresh fruit. Make the biscuit dough with self-rising flour for extra-good results. Self-rising flour already -contains baking powder and salt in correct amounts. Since these two ingredients are already present, you save time in meas- ■uring and sifting too. Cinnamon and a dash of mace flavor the peaches to perfection. Serve Peach Turnovers warm, with whipped cream or plain cream. PEACH TURNOVERS 1 cup sifted enriched self-rising flour 2 tablespoons shortening 1/3 to ^ cup milk Melted butter or margarine 3 tablespoons sugar *4 teaspoon cinnamon Dash maee 1 eup sliced, fresh peaches Cut or rub shortening into flour until mixture is crumbly. Add milk to make a soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured board or pastry cloth and knead gently 30 seconds. Roll out to circle about 10 inches in di ameter. Brush with melted butter or margarine. Mix sugar, cinnamon and mace and sprinkle over dough. Cut into 6 equal pie-shaped wedges. Place 3 or 4 peach slices on each wedge. Roll up, beginning at wide end. Seal point and edges. Place in greased 3-inch muffin pans with point of roll underneath, and - curl roll to fit muffin cup. Bake in hot oven (425°F.) about 15 minutes. Makes 6 turnovers. Mrs. M. P. Connelly, Sr., en tertained with a family drop-in, Wednesday afternoon, July 4ih, honoring her son Marion P. Con nelly, Jr., and his fiancee, Miss Mary Monroe of Berea, Va., and her niece, M!iss Drucie Connelly, of Walterboro and her fiance, Rev. Eugene Eaddy of Folly Beach. The guests were the members of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Connelly. Lovely arrangements of sum mer flowers were used in the liv ing room and dining room. Misses Kay Connelly, Patsy Connelly, and Jewel Connelly as sisted in serving .sherbert punch, cookies, individual cakes, and nuts. w7/ WN «! // a j. & -n-'j // “My wife used to bang up our garage too. Then PURCELLS gave me the idea of financing a new car, and now my wife’s afraid to drive it. ** They’re mighty nice folks to know, especially when buying a new car or refinancing your old one. ** - u r c e "Your Private Ban kora" f 1418 Main St. Newberry Mr. and Mrs. Howard Beden- baugh and their four sons moved from Prosperity to Columbia last week. Rev. Ray P. Hook will leave Saturday for Dallas, Texas, where he will attend a seminar on “Al cohol and Youth.” He will be gone a week. Danny Hamm is at Camp Pin nacle near Hendersonville, N. C. Miss Kay Connelly and Russell Cone of Atlanta, Ga., spent Wed nesday with Miss Connelly’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Con nelly, Sr. Miss Jewel Connelly of Colum bia, Miss Drucie Connelly, of Wal terboro, and Rev. Eugene Eaddy of Folly Beach spent the fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Dove Connelly. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leckinger and their two sons, Mike and Da vid, of Rochester, N. Y., are vis iting Mrs. Leckinger’s mother, Mrs. B. L. Kyzer, and other rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. David Lee and their two children of Seneca, are spending the week with Mrs. Lee’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ballentine. The Ballentipes the Lees, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leaphart, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl -Bedenbaugh and their two daughters, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert BaUentine in Chapin. Miss Margaret Wheeler of Charlotte, N. C., spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Sal ly Bedenbaugh. Mrs. J. S. Wheeler of Lancas ter was the weekend guest of Mrs. J. Frank Browne. Misses Josie and Kate Thomp son of Columbia spent last Mon day with Misses Susie and Mary Langford. Mr. and Mrs. Cole Wessinger were called to WRite Rock Satur day night because of the sudden death of Mrs. Wessinger’s moth er, Mrs. Richardson. Supper guests Monday night of Mrs. Frances Spotts were Mrs. Beno Rideout and her daughter, Shelley of San Pedro, California. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt and their two daughters, Misses Jan et and Joan Hunt, of Spartan burg, are visiting Mr. Hunt’s mother, Mrs. A. B. Hunt. Wed nesday guests of Mrs. Hunt were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Riley and their son Gene of Union. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Monroe of Berea, Va., announce the en gagement of ^ their daughter, Mary Isabel, to Marion P. Con nelly, Jr., of Prosperity and Dahl- gren, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Connelly, Sr., of Prosperity. Miss Monroe is a graduate of Falmouth High School, Falmouth, Va., and is employed at the U. S. Navy Poving Grounds in Dahl- gren, Va. Mr. Connelly is a graduate of Swansea High School and Newberry College and is al so employed at the U. S. Navy Proving Grounds at Dahlgren, Va. The wedding will take place in August. Mrs. Eugene Long of Leesville s|pent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Mary O’Quinn. Sunday guests of Mrs. E. W. Werts and Miss Kate Barre were Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Frick and their daughter Harriette of Co- luumbia. Major and Mrs. Ray Ohlhues and their two daughters are vis iting Mrs. Ohlhues’ mother, Mrs. H. E. Counts, Sr^ Major Ohlhues has just return from overseas duty in Tokyo. Mrs. Ohlhues and her daughters have been in Cus ter Park, 111, with Major Ohlhues’ parents. From • Prosperity they will go to Alabama where Major Ohlhues will be stationed. Mrs. H. O. Newman, Misses Kay Newman and Sally Beden baugh and Bob Newman spent last Wednesday and Thursday at Camp Jemiki, near Walhalla. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gaihe of Seaboard, N. C. are visiting Mrs. Game’s daughter, Mrs. Elbert Counts, Jr., and Mr. Counts. Mrs. Webster Grayson and her small son Toni are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Con nelly while Mr. Grayson is at camp. Mies Katherine Counts is at tending the Business and Profes sional Women’s club meeting in Miami, Fla., this week. Miss Counts is president of the club in Greensboro, N. C., where she teaches. Mary Elizabeth and Tommy Loftis of Charlotte, N. C., are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor. Mrs. Gordon Counts accompan ied • the Robert Reaglns of Green wood to Bluffton for a week’s vacation. Marion P. Connelly, Jr., and Miss Mary Monroe of Dahlgren, Va., are spending the week with Mr. Connelly’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Connelly, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Merchant are spending the week at Cres cent Beach. words . fcSS: IrW THOUGHTS ...WTl&rs PMZ IT* ihosc wolf calls' Make tbe MOST of it! \ i-f-k-i-T-C-M YOUR ADVERTISING) DOLLARS BY USING NEWSPAPER, ADS— BETTER COVERAGE PER \ DOLLAR THAN ANY OTHER MED^ fUM. STATEMENT OF CONDITION Newberry Federal Savings Loan Association , % After the Close of Business June SOtlr 1956 ASSETS first Mortgage Loans $7,097;619.13 „ Well secured loans on properties in Newberry and surrounding territory providing 2252 families with an inexpensive long-term loan which pays off the complete obligation in easy monthly payments. This includes 227 G. I. Loans." | S' / * • Vk ^ ' I Real Estate Owned 1 / Real Estate Sold on Contract Investments and Securities This comprises U. S. Government Bonds and stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, our membership in this Bank System places at the disposal of this association Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand ($2,800,000) Dollars of additional funds if desired. Cash on Hand and in Banks Working balance providing ample funds to cover all approved loan applications as accepted and for any purpose in routine of business. Furniture and Fixtures: less depreciation _ •"This comprises all furniture and fixtures and equipment of the association necessary for conduct of business. Deferred Charges and Other Assets Leasehold on offices Newberry Federal which 1 is being depre ciated on the books over a period of years. v • 16,146.48 435,200.00 809,151.22 25,416.96 13,128.80 TOTAL ASSETS $8,403,236.94 LIABILITIES Savings and Investment Accounts Funds paid in on Sayings and Investment Accounts, plus divi dends credited to their accounts. Each account is insured up to $10,000.00 by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Loans in Process Amount due borrows on new building operations to be paid out as construction progresses or when finished. Other Liabilities Borrowers insurance premiums paid in advance. ^ V ' Reserves These reserves have been built up through years of careful man agement. They insure the stability of this institution and protect members against all possible or contingent losses in addition to FEDERAL INSURANCE OF ACCOUNTS UP TO $10,000 for each investor. $7,602,850.19 76,863.82 774.04 722,748.89 TOTAL LIABILITIES $8,403,236.94 Directors JOHN F. CLARKSON J. K. WILLINGHAM M. O. SUMMER E. B. PURCELL G. K. DOMINICK W. C. HUFFMAN