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THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1957 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE FIVE isi: • NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice ie hereby given that Pri mary election will be held Tues day, March 19, 1957 in the Pros perity and Chappells-Silverstreet Magesterial Districts for the pur pose of electing a magistrate in each of the said named Districts. The Polls will open at 8 a. m. and close at 4 p. m. The candidate re ceiving the largest number of votes in each District will be de clared the nominee. Boxes will be given out Saturday morning only. Please have a representative of your precinct call for the box. Fairview — Voting Fairview School. Carl Amick, C. H. Mills, Mrs. Marcus Lester, Clerk. Johnstone — Voting Newberry Animal Hospital. Mrs. Rosine Willard, Mrs. Herman Attaw&y, Miss Byrdie Dehihns, Mrs. Kate Wilson. Jolly Street—Voting Communi ty Center. T. L. Boinest, George I. Kinard, Hugh Kingsmore, Miss Pearl Shealy, Mrs. Paul Shealy. Midway — Voting Richardson’s Esso Station. C. A. Counts, War ren Dowd, Berley Boland, Virgil J. Shealy. O’Neall No. .1—Voting Pat Wise Home. J. H. White, Noah A. Moore and Pat B. Wise. O’Neall No. 2—Voting at old Shop at O’Neall Garment Com pany. J. P. Fellers, C. W. Beden- baugh, J. S. Dawkins and Ira H. Kinard Prosperity No 1—Voting at Town Hall. Hunter Fellers, As- bury Bedenbaugh, J. A. Williams, Moody Bedenbaugh. Prosperity, No. 2—Voting Shealy Motor Co. Mrs. Bernice Ackerman, Mrs. H. B. Hendrix, Buck Taylor, Kalph B. Black. Stoney Hill—Voting at Stoney Hill School. Hoyt Morris, Cliff Boozer, W. H. Leaphart, C. E. Wise* St. Paul—Voting Parish Build ing. Carl H. Epting, L. B. Beden baugh, Virgil Williamson, D. L. Wedaman. . Union—Voting at Home of J. C. Kinard. George S. Enlow, J. C. Kinard^M. L. Long, J. J. Sligh. Chappells—Voting L. E. Werts Store. I. Q. Watkins, Bill Mont gomery, L. E. Watkins, R. D. Marett. % Saluda No 7—Voting at Shep pard’s Store. Harry Burgess, James Sanders, C. S. Fellers, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris. Trinity — Voting at Trinity Church. M. B. Hendrix, Jim W. Pitts, Ralph Walrop, J. C. Wald rop. Silverstreet—Voting at High School. Jim Alewine, T. M. Fant, Holland Epting, Murray Shep pard. Utopia—Voting J. C. Nichols Store. Sherwood Cannon, George Blair, Ernest W. Derrick, Gurnie W. Nichols. Vaughnville — Voting at Mrs. Verona Dominick’s Home. J. H. Boozer, P. N. Boozer, W. M. Sal ter, Miss Margaret Coats. Longshore—Voting at Neel Bros. Store. Horace L. Boozer, W*. O. Pitts, G. M. Neel, D. F. Senn. Dominick—Voting at J. H. Wal- lenzine’s Store. T J. Davenport, Jr., Hayne Brehmer, J. H. Wallen- zine and Mrs. Helen Epting. A new idea in Staplers*** applies staples and removes them, toot '<■ : ' m ' ■-v . . V. HP v Easter Seal Fund Campaign Begins Friday Plans for launching the Easter Seal Campaign in Newberry Coun ty on March 15 were discussed at the quarterly meeting 6f the Newberry County Chapter of the Crippled Children’s Society, which was held on March 6th at the home of Mrs. Gurdon Counts in Prosperity. Mrs. J. D. French, chairman of the chapter, announced that Fred Lester had accepted the general chairmanship of the drive, to work with the following commit tees: Mrs. J. D. French, organiz er; Mrs. F- Scott Elliott, Mrs. J. E. Wiseman and Mrs: Charles Bowers, publicity; Mrs. L. G. Mc Cullough, Mrs. C. M. Smith, Mrs. J. D. French, Mrs. L. C. Derrick, Mrs. Males Cullum, Mrs. Ruth Mathis, Mrs. Gurdon Counts and Miss Elise Nichols, mail cam paign; the Mother’s Clubs, special appeal letters; Mrs. Richard Bak er, Mrs. Holland Sligh and Mrs. George Sessions, special solicita tions; Mrs. Pope Buford and Mrs. W. H. Tedford, coin containers; Mrs. T. N. Parks and Mrs. R. W. Ivester, Coffee Day; Mrs. I. M. Satterwhite Jr. and Mrs. P. K. Harmon, schools; Mrs. Charles Ruff and Mrs. Meredith Harmon, planning events; The Marion Da vis Mothers Club, Mrs- Harper Wherry, chairman, Lily Parade; Mrs. J. D. French and Mrs. James M. Smith, thank you notes; and Walter Summer, auditor. During the meeting, Mrs. French gave an interesting report on the J Mary Dove Boozer’s engagement Dedication ceremony for the new to Benjamin Bernard Nichols, son occupational therapy wing at of Mr and Mrs. Ben Cole Nichols headquarters in ^Columbia. This of Newberry, is announced by the was held on February 26 at 1517 Laurel street. Two of the four crippled children demonstrating what they had gained from the treatments during the past year were Candace Ruff and Jean Har mon of Newberry. Those who at tended the dedication were Mrs. French, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Har mon, Mrs. L. G. McCullough, Mrs. T. N. Parks, Mrs Harper Wherry, Mrs. Richard Baker and Mrs. Meredith Harmon. Mrs. P. K. Harmon reported on a recent visit to the special edu cation class at the West End school. She reported a need for special equipment and supplies. The chapter members voted to contribute $50 toward this cause. Mrs. McCullough reported that the Junior Department of the church school of Central Method ist Church had collected $85 to Miss Mary Dove Boozer bride-elect’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. William Boozer of Prosperity. The wedding is to take place May 26. HOUSE, GARDEN TOUR . . . (Continued from page 1) and Mrs. O. F. Armfield Sr., at 921 Jessica Avenue. The property on which “Gildercrest” is located was granted in 1814 to Frederick Nance, who, according to the An nals of Newberry, was “the first settler at and within the limits of the village of Newberry. He was a native of Amelia County, Virginia; he was born the 13th day of August 1770 and died the 10th of February 1840.” He serv ed as county clerk for Newberry, and later, when the districts were changed, he served as Clerk of Newberry. Later he was elected lieutenant governor, 1 state senator, and as a presidential elector in 1816, voted for James Monroe for President. contribute to the Easter Seal . T , h 0 < ; ' a " d J™ 8 ra " ted h ™ p unc j I in 1814 by his Excellency Joseph Mrs. French stated that Mrs C. M. Smith was representing the chapter at the Conference on Handicapped, March 5 and 6 at the Columbia Hotel. At the conclusion of the meet ing, the guests were invited into the dining room where they were served delicious refreshments by Mrs. Counts and the associate hostesses, Mrs. L. C- Derrick and Mrs. Ralph Shealy. Elected Officer Of USC Sorority Ida Lynn, a junior in the Uni versity of South Carolina School of Business Administration, has been elected president of Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Pi social sorority. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Lynn of Columbia. Other officers named were Paula Divine of Myrtle Beach, vice president; Caroline Mclnerny of Columbia, recording secretary; Mary Jo Griffith of Newberry, treasurer; Shirley Snyder of North Wilkesboro, N. C., chaplain, and Jackie Palmer of Columbia, corresponding secretary. Miss Griffith, a junior account ing major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Blackwell. A staple remover attached to the stapler BOSTITCH B8R Combination Stapler And Staple Remover It staples... it tacks. Operates on the desk or in the hand. Quick, neat, secure for fastening bags and bun* dies, bills and checks, window shades and curtain tie-backs, dozens of stapling and tacking jobs, every day, in home, school, office and shop. It removes staples with a gentle push of the blade. No lift, twist or pull Try it other *>*** for yourself. models from $2.50 up Now in Stock Model B8R BOOKMOBILE THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Oakland Mill, Mrs. J. I. Ringer Oakland Mill, Mrs. Reeder Brooks Box Factory, Causes Store Gary Community, Mrs. A. P. Ram- age Bush River Community, Mrs. Wil lie Singley Bush River Community, Mrs. La mar King Bush River School Tranwood Community, Mrs. Rosa^ Johnson FRIDAY, MARCH 15 West End School Speers Street School Queens Community, Fowler’s Store Long Lane Community, Ben Cald well Whitmire Library THE SUN MOLLOHON LOCAL MEETS There will be a meeting of Lo cal Union 324 (TWUA) at Mollo- hon Sunday afternoon, March 17, at 3:00 p. m. in the school audi torium. All members are especial ly urged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. Alston, then Governor of South Carolina. • William F. Nance, a grandson of Frederick Nance and co-owner ‘of the' Newberry “Conservatist,” tri-weekly newspaper published in Newberry in 1856, built the house in 1857. Behind the “Big House” were three small houses Jbuilt for slave quarters. Two of them still stand- In the one hundred years of its existence, the property has chang ed hands eight times. It originally consisted of about 30 acres, por tions of which were sold from time to time. The home was built on this property, and was sold in 1860 to Dr. Thomas L. Ogiers of Charleston. In 1868, Dr. Ogiers sold it to G. W. Armstrong, Trus tee. No information has been ob tained about either of these two owners- In 1871, the house and 30 acres were conveyed to Col. John R. Leavell. In 1895, Col. Leavell, in dividually and as trustee; D. Fan nie Leavell, Wm. Hayne Leavell, John R. Leavell, Jr., Eugene Lee Leavell, Robt. ¥. Leavell, Katie C. Spearman, Maggie L. Tarrant. Emma E. Watson, C. Brantly L. Pelham and M. Berta Leavell (the children of Elizabeth J. Leavell who died in 1885) sold the proper ty to Lizzie W. Fant, the wife of Frank W. Fant. Some of the de scendants of John R. Leavell still live in Newberry. Court records show that seven years later, the property was con veyed by H. H. Rikard, then Mas ter for Newberry County, to James K. Gilder, though not hold- as guardian for White Fant. Gildercrest was named for Col. Gilder, who bought it December 31, 1902. The following is from the Annals of Newberry: “Col. James K. Gilder, thought not hold ing a diploma from any' medical college, was as truly worthy of the title of doctor as any physi cian who ever practiced medicine in the county. He made disease a study and he also made a study of the remedies for the various forms of disease. And besides, he was a man of great intelligence and uprightness of character. He kept a drug store at his home* in the upper part of the county where he sold a great many medi cines. He was a disciple of the Botanic system and never adminis tered minerals in his practice. (*It is doubtful that this was Gildercrest, although as late as 1939, when the present occupants bought the home, th$re was found in the house an old mortar and pestle, evidently the property of Dr. Gilder.) The property stayed in the hands of Dr. Gilder until his death, the boundaries being the existing Boundary, O’Neal, Pau line and Langford streets. It then was conveyed to Oliver H- John son by an agreement made be tween the two men before Dr. Gil der’s death. The property became known as Gildercrest and the street now running in front of the house, Jessica Avenue, was cut through the property and the acreage between Jessica Avenue You’ll feel like giving vour house a beauty prize—if it’s roBfed with FLINTKOTE Asphalt Shingles. Beautiful colors and blends in striking designs. Reduced fire hazard and long years of service without periodic maintenance. Applied right over your old roof—quickly—economically. Let us give you details and a free estimate. Just ’phone.. There’'5 no obligation. c. T. SUMMER. Inc Telephone 109 FLINTKOTE ASPHALT SHINGLES and Langford street was divided into lots. The house and lot on which it was located, about four acres, was sold in 1925 to the late Azilee Parr Patrick, Sister of Mrs. Ralph B. Baker whose home is also in cluded in the House and Garden Tour. Mrs. Patrick, whose only son, Dr. Louis Parr Patrick is now pastor of Westminster Pres byterian Church in St. Louis, Mo-, moved from Gildercrest in Novem ber 1936. On August 1, 1939, Gildercrest was purchased by O. F. Armfield Sr., then owner and publisher of The Newberry Sun. The spacious ante-bellum home first attracts notice by its large white Doric-style columns. The stained glass panels the double front doors have been restored, also the stained glass panel in the door at the stairway landing which leads onto an upstairs back porch. A crystal chandelier adorns the hall, with brass chandeliers remi niscent of ante-bellum days in the living and dining rooms. • On the first floor, which will be shown on the Tour, there are four rooms, and a hallway running the length of the house, broken only by the front stairway which curves at the landing leading up stairs. The large windows of the home feature the original French fold ing blinds inside, and beautiful velvet draperies grace the win dows of the living and dining rooms. Living room furniture is a combination of Duncan Phyfe with more modern pieces for com fort. The dining room is furnish ed in mahogany, with a built-in china closet a feature of interest. Throughout the rooms on the low er floor are placed mirrors which blend with the setting of the rooms. Two rooms have beer, modern ized: the combination bath and dressing room and the kitchen. One original feature of the kitch en remains, however. This is a speaking tube which runs through the walls and between the floors to what was once a master bed room upstairs. The tube is still in good order and was often used when the children of Mr. and Mrs. Armfield occupied the up stairs rooms. While there are no formal gar dens at Gildercrest, there are an abundance of flowers and shrubs about the house and lawn, with flowers in bloom nearly every sea son of the year. Azaleas and camellias grow near the house and in a rock bed in front of the house, which also features a fountain and miniature pool. In the early spring, portions of the lawn are covered with snowdrops, jonquils, daffodils, narcissus; lat er forsythia and pyrus japonica and on into the iris and rose sea son. These are in addition to flow ering shrubs, spirea, Breath of Spring, Bridal Wreath, English Dogwood and many % others. Throughout the home and yards, an atmosphere of old Southern charm is still maintained. A most fascinating place on the Newberry • Tour is the green houses of Carter and Holmes Or chids located four miles south of Newberry in the model Hartford Agricultural community. It is here that one of the largest col lections of Hybrid Orchids grown in this section may be viewed and enjoyed. The owners of this concern are Bill Carter and Owen Holmes who have another business, Carter’s Flowers and Gifts, on Caldwell Street. The growing of Easter Orchids was originally the pur pose of this concern when it was started in 1945. At present there are four greenhouses which must be kept at a constant temperature and constant degree of humidity for the orchids. The orchids also must have a certain amount of sunlight. Growing Cattleyas for commer cial cut flowers and plant sales is the specialty of Carter and Holmes. Genera such as Phaelan- opsis, Cymbidiums, Vandas, Den- drobiums, and others are grown. Large blocks of new hybrid plants blooming for their first time are of interest to the amateur and collector alike. This range grows the largest block of the famous Cattleya “Bow-Bells” variety Honolulu, in the world. Mr. Carter and Mr. Holmes also are growing some orchids from seed. Upon entering the greenhouse, visitors will note the delightful odor of^ the orchids and be amazed at the in dividual beauty of each bloom. Certainly, no one will want to miss these beautiful and interest ing tour attractions. The Council of Newberry Garden Clubs hopes that a large number of people will take the opportunity to see and enjoy the city while it is on tour on April 26. For PROMPT SERVICE By Trained Repairmen JUST TELEPHONE Telephone 311 GEO. N. MARTIN Radio and Television SALES and SERVICE 1309 MAIN STREET Newberry, 8. C. 24 HOUR SERVICE ESSAY CONTEST . . . (Continued from page 1) and the general public and em ployers who are interested in the employment of the handicapped are urged to attend the meeting. Sponsors for the * presentation meeting are the Veterans of For eign Wars Post 5968 and its Auxiliary; the American Legion Post 24. and its Auxiliary; and the Civic lleague. Members of the Newberry County Committee on Placement of the Physically Handicapped are James F- Coggins, chairman; Cecil E. Kinard, mayor; Pearce C. Davis, manager of the local em ployment service; Jake Wise, representing the American Le gion and Veterans Administra tion; James H. Abrams of the Aragon Baldwin Mill, Whitmire, representing industry; Mrs. L. G. McCullough, president of Legion Auxiliary; Mrs. Ora Lee Gilliam, president of the VFW Auxiliary; Frank Armfield, editor of The Sun; Bill Whelan, editor of The Observer; W. H. Turnley, repre senting the State Vocational Re habilitation; Maxcy Stone repre senting the VFW and Dr. Mamie S. Summer, representing the South Carolina Employment Se curity Commission and Civic League. Prizes were donated by the S. C. National Bank. HIGH SCHOOL MENU MARCH 18-22 Monday: Vienna sausage, black- eye peas, . turnip greens, pickles, red horse bread, peanut butter cookies, milk. Tuesday: Pork sausage patties, creamed potatoes, raw vegetable strips, biscuit, butter, syrup, milk. Wednesday: Fried chicken, toss ed salad, rice and gravy, loaf bread, coconut cake, ice cream, milk. Thursday: Hamburgers, onion rings, cole slaw, banana pudding, milk. Friday: Pit barbecue chicken, Waldorf salad, buttered potatoes, rolls, butter, butterscotch pudding, milk. WHITAKER FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE PHONE 270 The Newberry Steam Launi & Dry Cleaning Co. SANITONE DRY CLEANING COMPLETE LAUNDRY SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED - LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH & CARRY ONE-DAY SERVICE ON REQUEST 934 MAIN STREET PHONE 310 Announcement Magistrate Dist 3 Friends of Joe N. Wilson of Prosperity, hereby an nounce him a candidate for Magistrate District 3 Pros perity (the vacancy made recently by the death of Claude Wilson), and pledgre him to abide by the rules of the said election. They feel he is fully qualified for the office. FRIENDS H. D. AGENT SCHEDULE The Newberry County Home Agents, Mrs. Margaret R. Cole man and Mrs. Margie D. Free man announce the following sche dule for the week of March 18 through the 23: Monday, March 18 — Office; home visits. Tuesday, March 19: Office; home visits; eth Eden HDC at ( 8:00 p. m. with Mrs. Edward Chandler as hostess; Newberry County 4-H Electric Club at 7:30 p. m. at the Agriculture Building ^ w in Newberry. Wednesday, March 20: Office; St. Phillips HDC at 3:00 p. m. the school with Mrs. James R. Shealy as hostess; Mt. Bethel Garmany HDC at 3:00 p. m. at the school with Mrs. Lamar Ha zel and Mrs. J. S. Hazel as host esses. Thursday, March 21: Home Demonstration Club Leaders Training Meeting at 9:30 at the Agriculture B -ildine in Newberry. New Hope Zion HDC at 2:30 p- m. with Mrs. Wiliam Smith as hostess. Friday, March 22: Office; home visits. Saturday, March 23: Office. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUN ; j A1 Moody used to say “where did my money go?” before he opened a checking account at South Carolina National It’s just SH good business to pay by check—and people everywhere respect you for it. You know where your money goes—and each check is yopr proof of payment. • The "cash way” is the old fashioned way. A checking account is the modem con venience that saves you all the time and miles you waste when you pay by cash. And, don’t forget; you can lose your cash—and it’s lost forever; lose a check and you still have your money. Be modem! Open u checking account at SON, today! 4 S C N South Carolina National Bank M*mb*r F*d*ral Daposlt Inauranc* Corporation Main office: 1119-21 Boyce Street / Phone: 1549 Other SCN locations in this area: Belton / Anderson / Columbia / Leesville / Greenville