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0 IT’S MICH BETTER TO SIT TIGHT THAN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE WHEN IN THAT CON DITION r ■i '• u ONE WAY TO CURB DELIN QUENCY IS TO TAKE PAR ENTS OFF THE STREETS AT NIGHT, VOLUME 19—NUMBER 34 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, fHURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 $2.00 PER YEAR gr By The Way By Doris A. Sanders CHOIR TO PERFORM Those of you who have not had a chance to see the Newberry Boys choir under the direction of Miss Juanita Hitt will have the opportunity Sunday, December 23 when they will appear on WIS- TV, Columbia, for a half - hour program. The program will be gin at 3:00 p.m. The boys are ages 9 through 13, selected from the 4th through 7th grades. I’m sure you will enjoy this presen tation, so remember to turn your T Vto Channel 10 at 3 p.m. on next Sunday. TB SALE SLOW Only about one-third of the Christmas seals for TB, mailed by the Newberry County Tuber culosis association, have brought response, according to Mrs. J. T. Abrams, secretary of the asso ciation. Donations to the sale thus far total about $2200. The goal is $4000. Mrs. Abrams and mem bers of the Board of Directors urge that if you have not sent $1 per sheet for the seals, or more if you wish, to please do so. Through the sale of the seals each year, the association is able to furnish free x-ray service to detect TB in its early, and cur able stages. This service is fur nished for you. An x-ray would cost a minimum of $5 if you had to pay for it. Please consider this and mail your contribution in the envelope provided you today. If you did not receive your seals, call Mrs. Abrams at 1364 and she will see that you get them. MORE HELP WANTED It has been said many times, 1 it’s not what we give, but what we share, for the gift without the giver is bare.” There are so many funds to which we are ask ed to contribute during the year," most of them highly worthy. But so many of them are not localiz ed enough to arouse the sympa thy of those who have no per sonal contact with the organiza tion seeking the funds. Muscular Dystrophy is one such fund. While thousands of child ren have it, and die as a result, I know of no acute case of MD in this county. I have a friend, tho, in one of the northwestern states whose son had MD. He was car ried to Mayo clinic and to every doctor in the country who was known to specialize in diseases of this sort, but everywherey the answer was “there is no known cure.” Danny will be able t o walk for a while longer but he will not be able to run, or play football with his friends, or take part in any active sport. My friend, fortunately, had sufficient funds to seek the best of medical advice and to give his son every opportunity. So many, necessary to care for Steve. Much v v THE MANGER SCENE, erected each year at Margaret Hunter Park, under the spon sorship of the Newberry Civic League, is shown above. It was completed for viewing by the public Tuesday night, and will remain lighted during the Christmas season. (Sunphoto by Doris A. Sanders.) Judge Youngdahl Be Speaker At Newberry College Commencement Firemen Elect Officers, Prepare Christmas Baskets Paul Whitaker was elected president of the Volunteer Fire men at a meeting held Monday night at the Fire department. Other officers named for the en suing year were: E. Hazel, first vice-president; T. H. Crooks, 2nd vice president; George D. Way, 3rd vice president; Geo. Rodel- sperger, secretary; J. S. Purker- son, treasurer, and Fred Rodel- sperger and E. B. Harmon cap tains. As the result of discussions at a previous meeting, the firemen, made plans for packing and dis tributing Christmas Baskets to to my knowledge, gave a second thought to that — all his friends and fans wanted to know was that he would be all right again. He is improving a little but the road to complete rehabilita tion after suffering a crushed vertabrae and spinal cord damage is a long one. The Indian club has undertaken to raise money to de fray the expenses of this lengthy hospital care and rehabilitation. The press of the state has coop erated, as well as the radio sta tions, and funds have begun com ing in from friends of Steve, of the college, football fans, alumni all over. The funds received thus far, however, will do little more than pay private duty nurses * ■ do not have the money for treat ment and hospitalization. The MD fund' cannisters will be collected today, Thursday, but will not be sent off until the weekend, so if you have not contributed, and wish to do so, take your donation to the Fire department. I must admit that I got away from the subject I intended to mention when I stented this par agraph. There is now under way a drive that is entirely local and one about which you have surely heard. ‘1 1 Coach Harvey Kirkland is a pstian gentleman. He teaches a Sunday school class at First church. He is an out- football coach and puts a clean, fighting team on the gridiron. One of those boys had a hard road to travel this year because, with little experience, he abepped into the shoes of fam- Danny Brabham as quarter- for the Indian team. He did good job of running the in the opening game against With each game he inl and soon became so good tha pessimism over losing began to fade and praises heard for Steve Peterson, he was getting into one of those things was seriously in- during a game. I do not Steve personally and I H many of you do, but I do that he was a good foot- player for Newberry, and either because of, or in spite shadow of Danny Brab- g over him, he came ; to carry his team to in a number of games, fought defeats in two games. and the town were to leant that Steve injured. The loss was great but no one more is needed and I know you will want to do what you can to help this youpg man who furn ished such fine entertainment for you on the football field. Mail 25 needy persons or families in the county. The firemen donated the necessary funds for the pro ject, helped by a few individuals, among them T. O. Stewart, Mrs. C, A. Kaufmann, Mrs. Alice Yates, John Harmon, Clarence Wallace and Roland Hawkins. The Christmas Basket project was started by the firemen in 1945. In that year and the fol lowing, Chief Sam Beam and the other firemen gave, and collected donations to prepare the baskets. In 1947 the Community Chest was organized and funds for the baskets were collected in the unit ed drive, although the firemen continued to purchase the mater ials, prepare the baskets, and distribute them with the cooper ation of the Department of Pub lic Welfare. In January of this year, it was decided by the Board of Direct ors of the Community Chest that the Christmas Basket project rightfully was one to be under taken by churches, and the New berry county Ministeriala ssocia- tion voted to take on this phase of activity, dividing the county into sections and having each church raise the necessary funds to prepare the baskets. The pro ject was taken out of the hands of the firemen to relieve them of the responsibility, although they had no complaint and were more than willing to continue the pro ject, according to Chief Beam. The Department of Public Wel fare has stated that a number of churches have requested names of the needy and that most, if not your contributions to the “Steve Peterson Fund” Drawer 401 New- all needy families in the county berry, S. C. DECORATIONS JUDGING Home Christmas decorations will be judged Friday night of this week and those with lighted outside decorations are asked to have them turned on by 7:30 p. m. There will be a prize of $5 for the best decorated home in each of the six wards. Winners will be announced Saturday. will receive Christmas baskets thru the efforts of the churches, the fire department and other organizations. Chief Beam reported that the drive for Muscular Dystrophy made last Thursday night by the volunteer firemen brought in $346. 91. In addition, there are fifty coin banks placed in business establish ments throughout the city. These President C. A. Kaufmann of Newberry college announced this week that Judge Luther Young dahl will speak at the 1957 grad uating exercises to be held in MacLean gymnasium on June 2 at 3:30 p.m. Judge Youngdahl is a native of Minneapolis, Minn. He served in World War I. He is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus college and the Minneapolis College of Law. He has served as Assistant City Attorney for Minneapolis and al so as Municipal Judge of that city; also he has served on the Minneapolis Supreme court. In 1946 he resigned from the court to run for the office of governor. He served for three terms as gov ernor. In this capacity he was known as agreat champion of youth and also as one interested in the public welfare program. His administration was marked by plans to help strengthen home and family life. He was appoint ed Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia by President Truman in 1951. He holds 12 honorary degrees from colleges and univer sities. In 1947 he was named the Outstanding Citizen of Minneso ta. He has been honored by many civic organizations" and in 1955 was selected by the Washington Federation of Churches to receive the award of “Layman of The Year.” Judge Youngdahl is a member of Augustana Lutheran church. President Kaufmann in com menting on Judge YoungdahTs acceptance of the invitation to speak at Newberry college said, “We are indeed fortunate to have this outstanding Federal Judge and prominent Lutheran Layman at our commencement. His appearance, along with Dr. Franklin* Clark Fry, president of The United Lutheran church in America, who will preach the baccalaureate sermon on June 2, 1957, will close the Centennial Year Program at Newberry col lege.” John C. Wilson To Retire On January 1st After many years of service to the county, John C. Wilson, con stable for Magistrate Ben C. Dawkins, will retire on January 1, 1957 because of disability. Mr. Wilson suffered a heart attack in August of 1949 and another i* January of 1955. “Mr. John” served as magis trate at Chappells for six years before coming to Newberry in 1943, at which time he became jailor. After holding that job for two years, he became magistrates constable under the late Judge Lonnie Graham. After two and a half years, he resigned to be come deputy sheriff under Ben F. Dawkins. “Mr. John” next took a job with the South Carolina State Fish and Game department which he held for three y ars, then re- turned as constable to Magis trate Dawkins, where he has re mained for the past five and one half years. “Mr. John” lives on Boundary Sreet with his wife “Miss An nie”, his daughter, Mrs. Jewel Hentz and granddaughter, Anne Hentz. He expects to spend his time in leisure, doing a little gardening as his health permits. Replacing Constable Wilson will be Kirksey L. Martin, who for the past two years has operated the Gulf Service Station at 1223 College street. Prior to that Mr. Miartin was connected with New berry Federal Savings and Loan Association for over three years, and had previously served as constable to the late Magistrate Lonnie Graham. Churches of County Plan Special Services Sunday Cancer Drive Is Decided Among Federal Workers County Youth Invited To New Year Dance High school and college stud ents of Newberry have been invit ed to a New Year night watch party and dance at the Commun ity hall on the night of Decem ber 31 from 9 until 12 o’clock. The dance is being presented by the Newberry Civic League, and will bp a ‘dress up” occasion. Miss Barbara Way, the 1956 Valentine Queen and her escort will lead the Grand March. Mrs. Howard Clark is serving as chairman of the Youth party. The following will be chaperons: Howard Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Long, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Har mon, Miss Margaret Paysinger, Mr. and Mrs. George Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Addy, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Earhardt, Mr. and Mrs. George Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs. Von Long, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dukes and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Blackwell. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis of Chattanooga, Tenn. spent last weekend with Mrs. Davis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Leavell and with Miss Betty Leavell, who has been ill at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital, but who is now recuperating at her parents’ home. In cooperation with the U. S. Government, The South Carolina division, American Cancer Society will conduct its campaign for funds among all federal employ ees along with seven other nat ional health agencies between January 1 and February 15, Aud- ley H. Ward, president, has an nounced. No further solicitation within government establishments will be made during Cancer Control month in April, Ward pointed out. The annual crusade for the gen eral public will be held at that time, designated by the Congress of the United States. The society's joint appeal with the seven agencies is the result of a new White House approved solicitations a year within any policy of permitting only three government establishment , the state officer disclosed. There will be separate solicitations for the Community Chest or United Fund type of appeal, and the Red Cross. The policy has worked out af ter a year and a half study by government officials and leaders in the voluntary health and wel fare fields. The new policy has been called the best solution pos- Paysingers Move To Columbia Danny Paysinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Paysinger, was graduated on December 13 from the Medical college of South Car olina at Charleston. Attending the exercises were Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Paysinger, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lominack, Mrs. Forest Lominack, S. D. Paysinger and sons, Strother and Alan. Dr. Paysinger and his wife, the former Mary Louise Lomi nack, and their one-year old son, Benjamin Daniel, moved to Col umbia on December 14th, where Dr. Paysinger will intern * at the Columbia hospital. They are spending the Christmas holidays with their families in Newberry. Sister Of Local Woman Succumbs Mrs. W. R. Keith of Green wood passed away Monday morn ing at 6 o’clock. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Blythe Funeral Home in Greenwood. She is survived by three sisters of Newberry, Mrs. W. R. Reid, Sr., Mrs. R. C. Floyd and Mrs. R. Derrill Smith By MRS. A. H. COUNTS ping Counts,” after which the Miss Molly Partridge, a student at Winthrop College, arrived in the city yesterday to spend the Yule holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Partridge. The churches in the city and throughout Newberry county are planning special services for the Christmas season. Practically all the services will be held on Sun day, December 23rd, and most of the pastors have already announc ed their subjects. At .Central Methodist Church the Rev. Melvin E. Derrick, pas tor, has chosen for his sermon topic “What Meaneth Christmas To You?” The Intermediate De partment of the Sunday School will present a special program “Christ in Christmas,” on Sun day evening. The church auditor ium will be open on Tuesday, De cember 25 from 10 to 11 a. m. for meditation. Mrs. James E. Wiseman will be at the organ. The Rev. Paul E. Monroe, pas tor of the Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, announces his sub ject “The Greatest Story.” A Christmas pageant will be pre sented by the Sunday School on Sunday night at 7:30 p. m., with the choir assisting. After the program members of the Luther League will go carolling. The First Baptist Church, the Rev. C. O. Lamoreux, pastor, will have for his topic, “A Stranger in the Land,” at the regular ft a, m. t services. There will be special music by the choir under the direction of Prof. Jack Crim, director. A program for the chil dren was held on Tuesday morn ing, December 18 at ten a. m. in the church annex. At the Associate" Reformed Presbyterian Church, Dr. P. L. Grier, pastor, will use m hie text, “The Peace o$^ Christmas.” The choir will ragfler a cantata that night. “A Star in Hie East” A Christmas party for the chil dren of the church will be held Saturday night December 22, in the Educational Buildiftg. The Rev N.eil E, Truesdell, pas tor of Aveleigh Presbyterian Church, announced hie subject, “The Song of The Angels.” The four choirs of the church will render .special music at the morn ing service. At St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Rev. Rufus Nightingale of Co lumbia, will administer Holy Communion at the church on Christmas Eve. The Sunday School had a Christmas party on Tuesday, December 18th. At West End Baptist Church, Dr. Howard M. Kinlaw, head of Religious Education at Berry College, Rome, Ga., will bring the morning message according to the Rev. J. Ed Taylor, pastor of the church. The choir will render a cantata at night at 7 p. m., af ter the annual Christmas tree ex ercises will be held. The Rev. J. W. Davenport, pas tor of O’Neal Street Methodist Church will preach on • “The Christmas Theme.” A cantata was presented, by the choir on Sunday evening, December 16. At Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, the Rev. D. M. Shull, pastor will use as his subject, “The Contents and Not the Wrap- Lord’s Supper will be observed. A brief devotional period will be giv en during the Sunday School hour by the children on the Christmas subject. The pastor will be as sisted in the service by his son, the Rev. Murray Shull, a student at Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Conn. At Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, the Rev. G. B. Corley will speak on “The Christmas Mes sage.” The Sunday School of the church will have a candlelight service program at 6 p. m. At Epting Memorial Methodist Church the Rev. E. R. Bradham, Jr., pastor, has chosen for hie subject, “Jesus of History or Christ of Experience.” The Sun day School will present a Christ mas pageant at 7 p. m., that eve ning. At Glenn Street Baptist Church, the Rev. Fay L. Lanford, pastor,, will speak on the “Message of Christmas.” In the evening at 7:30, a pageant, “The Quest of the East,” will be given with 30 people taking part. At Hunt Memorial Church, Rev. D. W. Satterfield, pastor, will have as hi's subject, “If Christ Had Not Come.” At night at 7:30 a pantomine, “Oh Holy Night,” will be given by the church and Sunday school. At Lewis Memorial Methodist Church, the Rev. R. A. Hughes, pastor, announces that he will de liver a message on Christmas. A special program will be given that night at 7 p. m. Then on Christ mas Eve a special program will he held for the children. At Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev. Dan Norris, Pastor an nounces hie subject, “The Glad Tiding* of Christmas.” On Sun day night special Christmas serv ices will he presented. At Pentecostal Holiness Church the Rev. t H. Webb, pastor, will deliver a sermon “The Birth of Christ,” There will be a special play on Saturday night previous. The Rev. T. B. Altman, pastor of Bush River Baptist Church, will deliver his Christmas message at 11:20 a. m., Sunday, using for * his topic) “The Mystery and Mir acles of Christmas.” The Rev. C. L. Richardson, pas tor of St. Phillips Lutheran Church, will use for his text, “The Ancient Order of Seekers,” and this will be followed by a pag eant that evening at 7 p. m. On < Christmas morning Holy Com munion will be observed at 9 a. m. followed by a sermon on “The Angel's Point of View.” • The Church of God, the Rev. W. A. Bell, pastor, announces for his subject, “The Stars of the Mes siah.” At the evening hour o f worship the adults of the church will present a three-act play, “The Empty Room,” and the young people will also preseht a play, “Christ Came.” j / The Rev. M. C. Cullum, pastor of Pomaria, Bethlehem and St. Matthews Lutheran Churches, an nounces his Christmas eermon on (Continued on page 8) ■MM will be collected today and the funds added to the amount al ready received to be sent to the Muscular Dystrophy Associat - ion. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS - Dec. 21: Mrs. E. B. Purcell, Thomas James Crooks, Derrill Darby, W. E. Spearman, R. E. Hanna. Dee. 22: Herbert Griffin, James R. Leavell, Prof. Ralph H. Setzler, Janet Murphy, Mrs. O. C. Phillips. Dec. 23: Mrs* Pinckney N. Abrams, Claude Buzhardt, Frank Lominack, Jr., James Herderson, Martha Jean Long shore, Mrs. Clay Ballentine, Jackie Shealy, Angela Dominick. Dec. 24: Mrs. Mary C. Long, Ed Senn, Mrs. Ellen Abrams. Dec. 25: P. D. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. T. B. Jacobs, Mrs. Ernest Bennett, Roscoe Coppock, Fred-* rick Hodbes Dodkin, Mrs. R. C. Hunter, Frank Senn, Thomas Shaver, Mrs. J. W. Timmerman, Miss Verna Lane. Dec. 26: Mrs. Griffin Cole- i man. Bill Moore, Harold L. I Pitts, J. R. Bedenbaugh. Dec. 27: J. H. Bedenbaugh, Linda Jane Lominick, Berlin Stack, Mrs. David Ringer, Mrs. Ferd Summer, Larry McCul- P N ■ Ip . - imB ~isr ■ jVj PH OFFICERS of Mother's Club Group 1, who honored the high school teachers at a G mas party with a sumptious buffet dinner at the Recreation Center last Wednesday, , . D . night are, left to right, Mrs. Loree Ridgeway, president; Mrs. Frances Beck, treasurer;! iSHiIi ’ LoniZ Mrs. Nan Buford, secretary; and Mrs. Blanche Felker, program chairman. Mrs. R. W.| sessiona. Mrs. A. J * Wilson Ivester, vice-president, was absent when the picture was made. (Sunphoto by Doris A. 1 Sanders.) . Douglas Boaard, Mrs. J. W. 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