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THURSDAY MAY 30, 1957 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE FIVE Goodmans Are Honored By Lutheran Congregation (By MRS. A. H. COUNTS) Dr. R. A. Goodman, professor of Bible and Christian Ethics at Newberry College for the past 36 years, and Mrs. Goodman were signally honored Sunday when the Lutheran Church of the Re deemer observed, “Appreciation Day,” on their behalf and gave them a check for $500.00. Dr. Goodman is retiring at the end of this school session and the couple plan to make their home in North Carolina. The sermon for the occasion was delivered by Dr. Edward Ful- lenwider of Greenwood, a former pastor of the Lutheran church for 13 years. The congregation in recognition sang the favorite songs of the Goodjnans. Dr. Goodman came to Newberry to head the Summer Foundation, a newly instituted department of Bible and Christian Ethics which position he has held during his entire career here. He also served as secretary of the faculty for twenty-five years. Prior to his work at Newberry College he served as pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran church at Mount Pleasant, N. C., for ten years. During his pastorate there he also served as a teacher of Latin and History at Mt. Pleas ant Collegiate Institute and eight years as principal of Mount Am- onena Seminary for young ladies. He has been associated in church education and in the ministry for 46 years. He was graduated from Roanoke College in Salem, Va., and attended the Seminary then located in Charleston. He saw Newberry College grow from a student body of 275 to 575 and has also seen the addition and enrich ments of many new departments to the college curriculum. He states that the prospects for.New berry College have never been brighter than they are today. Dr. James C. Kinard, former president of the college, with whom Dr. Goodman wa^ associat ed for around 24 years, presented the check to the Goodmans on be half of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He also presented the couple a large appreciation book which included the signatures of all members of the congrega tion and guests attending the services, as a tribute of apprecia tion. Dr. Kinard’s words to Dr.- and Mrs. Goodman from the congrega tion were “Dear Doctor and Mrs. Goodman: With our hearts we sign this tribute of loving appre ciation. For thirty-six years you have walked among us as rev erent and royal ambassadors of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You have brought to us the sacred melodies of Heaven through the sunshine of your gen ial friendliness, the comforting peace of your benevolent ministry to the sick and suffering, and the enriching inspiration given by your Apostleship of spiritual beauty “Through the convincing exam ple of your own unquestioning faith in the unfailing providence and goodness of our Heavenly Fa ther when your younger son, Ben nett, gave his life in the service of our Country, you showed us how to walk calmly and confi dently through the valley of the shadow of death. “You made surer our steps tow ard the threshold of Heaven by helping us to envision so clearly the assured glory of the eternal light that streams from the hills beyond. “In your lives so richly devoted to sublime service in the name of the Master we have seen day by day the unshadowed depths of Christian love. Into the imperish able fabric of grateful memory have been woven the silver thread of our abiding affection. “We join joyfully in the exult ant song of the prophet Daniel, who would have said it of you two consecrated servants of God, ‘And they that be wuse shall shine as the brightness of the fir mament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.’ The Lord Bless you, and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Greetings were also brought from Dr. Karl W. Kinard, presi dent of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina, who said Dr. Goodman had touched the lives of many young men for the ministry and through them his work would continue to live on.” While Dr. Goodman has devoted his entire life to teaching and training young people in Christiap education he has never turned down an opportunity to preach a sermon when called upon. He is well known over Newber ry County, having filled in for pastors at Sunday services and other occasions. It was nothing unusual for him to assist with services at his home church and was frequently called upon to de liver sermons and addresses at the other denominations in the city and county. The Goodmans have a son, Gil bert, who is a minister in North Carolina and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Helen Cassell and Mrs. James White, both of whom live in North Carolina. Following the services a picnic lunch was served on the church grounds. COUNTY SCHOOLS . . . (Continued from page 1) The Board voted $125 to help in the expense of operating the pri vately owned school bus which brings children from the Piney Woods section to Newberry Coun ty schools. The county receives state aid for those children at tending school in this county. It was announced that students in the seventh and eighth grades at Stoney Hill school would go to Prosperity for the next session. Heads County Club Council (The folowing article is from the Statesville Record and Landmark, Iredell Coun ty, N. C. Mrs. McHargue is the former Miss Constance Armfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Armfield Sr) Mrs. D. H. McHargue, presi dent of Monticello Home Demon stration Club, was elected yester day to head the 119-member county council for the next two years. She succeeds Mrs. Ralph Gaither, Clarksbury Club. The council presidency is the highest elective office in the county system, which includes 670 women in 24 clubs. Mrs. McHargue, route 8, Statesville, has been in home demonstration work only six years. She has been an Iredell delegate to United Nations and this year was county chairman of National Home Demonstration Week observance. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUN SWISS NATIVES (Continued from page 1) manufacture of buses and trucks, other Swiss industry includes tex tiles, textile machinery, and, of course, watch-making, principally in the mountain section of the country. Television has come to Switzer land, and programs are available over a Swiss station. In some parts of the country, programs may also be received from Ger many, France and Italy. The pro grams are not sponsored, but the government operates both radio and television stations by placing a tax on radio and TV sets. The tax on a radio set would be the equivaleitt of about $6.00 a year in this country. Swiss children are required to go to school for eight years. Dur ing this time all of their books and materials are furnished by the government. There are a few women teachers in the first, sec ond and third grades, said Rich ard, but in the upper grades, the majority of the teachers are men. All students take the same course of study through the sixth grade; after that, they continue their studies for two more years, or three if they wish, according to the trade or profession they intend to follow. After this nine years of school, they may, by paying a small tuition, attend technical schools which prepare them for a trade. While there are some athletic activities in the public schools, there isn’t -as much emphasis plac ed on athletics in the Swiss schools as in America, said Hans. The national game of Switzerland i& soccor with ice hockey* and bicycle races running a close second. There are athletic teams at uni versities, and as in America, there are recreational teams spon sored by various business firms. While Richard, who is only 21, has little recollection of World War II, Hans remembers it well. “I can remember the day the war started,” he said. “Living so close to the German border, I could hear the roll of the drums as the troops were mobilized.” He stated that everything was rationed in Switzerland, but otherwise there wasn’t too much suffering. Cars were brought to a standstill be cause of the lack of gasoline and oil. Signs of the war’s devasta tion are still evident throughout France and Germany, he said. “There are no women in politics in Switzerland,” said Hans. “The women aren’t even allowed to vote. They are trying to get that right but even if they could vote they would do like the women in this country and vote the way their husbands vote.” When he was told that most women in this country are independent and vote as they please, not as their hus bands dictate, Hans seemed un able to believe that such a thing was possible. “That wouldn’t be true in Switzerland,” he comment ed. There are five major political parties and perhaps ten other smaller ones in Switzerland. When asked what party was the largest, Hans replied “the Demo cratic party.” He was corrected by Richard who said “no, the So cialist.” “Well,” said Hans, $80; for Alderman, $40. stances of no opposition. O. F. ARMFIELD, Secretary BY THE WAY . . . (Continued from page 1) ministrator. I do object, however, to the manner in which the sala ries are set and the inequalities which exist. I am happy to re port that at the Tuesday night, meeting of the board, the idea of equalizing the salaries was brought up and it will be discuss ed by the budget committee when next year’s budget it made up. To get back to the subject, the superintendent’s salaries rang® J’rom the low figures shown above to the highest paid, $6000. That, incidentally, is the only salary for which I could find a basis: the man wouldn’t accept the job for any less. Another superintendent, with the same type teacher’s cer tificate, about the same number of pupils under his supervision, but with MORE schools under his supervision, makes only $5155.60. In another instance, a superin tendent of a school with a little over 600 students makes a sal ary of $5355.60. He does not have a principal and takes care of all administrative detail, scheduling of courses, everything pertaining to running the school. There is another school, with almost the identical set-up, with a few more students and more bus transporta tion to handle. The superintendent there makes only $4500. In one area, the superintendent has one school and about 275 students. His salary is $4500 on a certificate not as advanced as the remainder of the superintend ents and less years of service than the others. The superintendent in an area with three schools and “that's what they call the Demo crats over here.” He said that there is a small communist party in Switzerland, but it “doesn’t get along too well.” “I can see no reason for being a communist in Switzerland, and even less oVVT here,” he said. “I can Understand it a little better in countries like France and Germany, where there is such a low standard of living. Even those people don’t want any of this ‘Russian stuff,’ they just want a better life.” There is a little hunting and fishing in Switzerland but few people can take advantage of it because the fees are too high. Hans stated that he has never hunted or fished in Switzerland, but has done both since being in America. He especially enjoyed deep sea fishing off the coast of New Jersey. The temperature in Switzerlanc varies from 30 degees below zero in winter to a high of 90 during summer, although the thermome ter doesn’t usually go that high. “Tern days ago it was still snow ing in Switzerland,” said Hans, “but that is exceptional. It us ually doesn’t snow this late in the year.” Although Richard was not able to draw as many comparisons be tween this country and Switze*- land, having been here only six months and in South Carolina al of that time, both of the young men agree that they are favorably impressed with America and its people. Information concerning the work that Hans and Richard are doing in Newberry will be contained in a later story in this newspaper. Fees to be doubled in in- SAM COOK, Chairman EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY For Retired Men, or Part-Time Salesmen, to work with our established firm selling Home Improvements. Insulation Weatherstripping Sidings Hundreds of references in Newberry area. Liberal Commission basis Write: “Opportunity, P. O. Box 429, Newberry, S. C. Hod ics for Colored People You can own your home in Blueberry Hill if you have regular employment and a small down payment. New homes with bath in good section. Go one block beyond old colored hospi tal, turn left on Taylor street Inquire on site or call 872 after 5 p. m. CHOOSE CAREFREE COTTONS Delicate sheers, Beautiful semi-sheers, Polished Prints and Solids, Terry Cloth in prints and solids Glamour Crepes, etc. Also zippers, buttons- bindings and laces. Carolina Remnant Shop Main Street Newberry, S. C. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES Lists are now open for candidates to qualify for the municipal primary for the offices of Mayor and six Aldermen. Lists will remain open until Saturday, June 15 at 12 noon. Entrance fees are: for Mayor, over 700 students makes only $4341.20 and another with two schools and 750 students draws only $4446.60, both of the latter having much more service. Service doesn’t seem to mean anything, though, for the superintendent who draws the least supplement over and above what would be paid on his teacher’s certificate, has the longest service of any sup erintendent. in the county. . Now you have the information and the Board now seems inclin ed to do something about equaliz ing the salaries. There is an ex pression, I believe, to “take up the cudgels.” “Putting down the cudgels” should be just as apt, I should think, and that is just what I am doing. At one time there seemed to be quite a bit of inter est on the part of our citizens in the public schools of their county. Although I have heard many peo ple in private criticize the county board, the administrative officials, the superintendents, even the teachers, I have yet to see one who will “take up the cudgels” and do something about it ■ if there is anything wrong. If and when some person or groups wants to present us with facts concern ing the school system, we shall consider doing our part. How ever, until there is more interest in the pitiful plight of the schools, they are going to keep deterior ating until there will not be a suitable school to which you can send your children. I don’t mean because of a county board or be cause of administrative officials; it goes much farther than that. There are presently 13 vacancies in the county schools for which teachers have not been found to take over next year. There is a good possibility that this number will increase. Dave Waldrop, the board member from Silverstreet, said that he could not understand why the Newberry schools couldn’t get teachers graduating from Newberry College. Dave hasn’t been on the board long enough ta know that Newberry County is about 26th on the list in paying supplements; in other words, 25 counties pay higher supplements than Newberry for teachers, and naturally these teachers who do not have ties in Newberry are go ing where they can get more money. And there is not one member of the board 1 who blames them for doing so. They are hop ing that perhaps whatever in crease the general assembly votes will help the situation, but it will not, because that will be state wide, and certainly no county is going to decrease the supplement, as hard as teachers are to get now with what little supplement they are paying. In addition to that, the mainte nance of discipline in the schools is getting worse each year, as any administrator will tell you. Most of it is lack of discipline at home. Many children are taught no re spect for parents or teachers eith er, and when a clash occurs be tween a teacher and a student, the parent will often take the part of his child without even hearing the teacher’s side of it. The stu dents know how little teachers are paid. One of them asked a male teacher the other day “why are you teaching? Aren’t you young enough to work for a living,” And that is what teachers have to put up with these days. These are your children. If you care about their future, you would do something about it. Perhaps, though, you would rather wait for the day—and believe me it is coming if something isn’t done— when children go to a classroom where there is no teacher; where parents are called upon to conduct study halls or even classes be cause there is no one else to do it. Last year, the various areas had a little difficulty securing teach ers for this session but finally filled all of the jobs at about this time of the year. This year, there are 13 vacancies with prospects for not more than one of them to Dance Recital To Be Tuesday The Newberry branch of the Foster School of Dance will have its annual recital on Tuesday night, June 4 at 8:15 p. m. at the Newberry High School auditor ium. A most entertaining pro gram has been planned, one that the entire family will enjoy. Those appearing on Ttthe pro gram are Jan Bennett. ; Bre^dr Leavell, Ellenor McCaughrin, Kay Roland, Diane Rodelsperger, Wayne Coppock, Pat Shealy, Jer ry Davis, Mildred Suber; Laurie Lee Weigle, Ray Simpson, CH’rr Whitaker, Kathy Shannon, Kathy Hawkins, Marsha Minick, M’k*' Boozer, Linda Bickley. Phyllu' Eddy. Bootsie Reagin, Mary Ruth Armfield, Bruce Clamp er* Voight Kempson, instructor, pro fessional dancer from Columbia. A small admission fee *will be charged at the door. Scout Picnic Is Wednesday Girl Scouts, Brownies and tV*r parents are reminded of the Girl Scout picnic to be held Wednesd y afternoon, June 5 at 5:00 p. m. at the Girl Scout Day Camp ir Lynches Woods. All Scouts and Brownies and their families are invited to at tend and bring a picnic lunch. The “Court of Awards” will be held, and scouts who have earned badges during the year will be presented with them at this time. Ed Beck, president of the coun- be filled, at this time. Your senator has children in school and I believe he is doing his best to alleviate the situation. I don’t know whether your two representatives know how bad it is, but someone should tell them. ' nary August 6th The city primary to elect a mayor and six aldermen will be held on August 6. This date was selected at the organization meet ing of the Newberry City Demo cratic party held Friday night at City Hall, at which Sam Cook was re-elected chairman of the party and O. F. Armfield was re elected secretary. Candidates for the various offi ces may now qualify with the sec retary for entry in the various contests. Closing date for quali- ficatipns will be Saturday, June 15 at 12' noon. The entrance fee for the mayor’s contest is $80, for councilmen, $40, fees to be doub led in cases of no opposition. The following ward chairmen were elected: Harper R. Wherry, Ward 1; R. L. Sterling, Ward 2; Frank Yochem, Ward 3; John Wilson, Ward 4; Gene Shealy, Ward 5; and T. Earl Bigby, Ward 6. NOTICE — Trespassing on the lands , of Clyde Livingston on Highway 76 is strictly for^’ * - den. Hunting, fishing, woodcut ting, dumping, parking or rr passing in any manner is strict ly prohibited and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Law. 5-3tp Clyde Livingston. CHILDREN’ SOCIETY TO MEET IN JUNE The Newberry County Chapter of the Crippled Children’s Society wil meet June 12 instead of June 5 at the home of Mrs. R. L. Bak er with Mrs. J. E. Wiseman as as sociate hostess. All members are urged to attend. oil, urges parents of the scouts to attend the picnic and inspect the facilities n6w available for out door activities of scout troops. THE GOLD SHOP’S SALE of SALES will continue y • •. ■ • . . - * •#. , ’4 • * Thru Saturday, June 1st. NEW MERCHANDISE hsM BEEN ADDED with VALUES galore EVERY DEPARTMENT GOME EARLY and stock up for your VACATION NEEDS ... REMEMBER! Saturday is-the last day of the third and LAST week of our SALE. Large stocks of BRAND NEW MERCHANDISE are being added to our already well-filled counters and shelves, and there will be NEWER AND BIGGER VALUES awaiting you here this week. WE’LL BE LOOKING FOR YOU! t’-lGOLD SHOP 1206 Main Street Phone 1198 Newberry, S. C.