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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1957 THE NEWBERRY SUN Invention Of Late Resident Is On Market The following article is from the Charleston News & Courier. Mr. Touchberry is the husband of the former Miss Frances Cromer, daughter of the late John. T. Cro mer of Newberry. By W. G. EARNER SUMMERTON, Oct. 12—Two enterprising businessmen have just done mankind a great serv ice. TheyVe taken the backache out of picking up pecans. The working model of harvest er they have placed on the mar ket has taken the pecan harvest out of the hands of day-laborers. 'They have made harvesting one *ny manor-lady would be proud to try. This effective little “Pecan Har vester” is currently on the mark et under sponsorship of H. J. Touchberry and Ed Kennedy •whose Summerton Specialty Co. currently is selling it all over South Carolina and into Georgia. Its workings are so simple and clever as to make any fellow with an eye for a fast buck wonder •“why didn’t I think of this?” The harvester is like a wire basket on a stick. It is 3 x 5 inches. Place it over a pecan, press it, and its springy tynes open for the nut. Empty your collection through the open side. The Pecan Harvester is brand new. But its inventor never lived to see it on the market. It was John T. Cromer of Newberry, father-in-law of Touch berrry, who dreamed up the pick er. Other dreamers for 100 year* had tried to solve the problem Some of their products are on the market now. Cromer’s first model was made from umbrella ribs more than two years ago. His son-in-law came in to help, and so did Ed Kennedy, a friend. Cromer died last April. The patent was issued in July. Touchberry and Kennedy have taken the harvesters to the state’s principal pecan growing counties, even to the pecan belt of central Georgia. The harvesters are found in re tail hardware stores all around Clarendon County. One of the first men who saw a harvester was a grower from Sumter. He tried one and came back with an order for six dozen. His farm hands haven’t had an aching back since. SORRY... BUT YOtni JUST H/VE TO tfAIT Til I FINISH REAPING THE WANT AOS KW9 MMtnt • • . MMntMMra of V. 8. delegation to Red-eponeored World Tenth Peetival are greeted In Moscow where 30,000 yonnr* 1957 Tax Notice The Tax Books are now open for the collection of taxes and a Discount Of I per cent will be allowed on taxes paid during the month of OCTOBER 1957 J. RAY DAWKINS County Treasurer American Motors Introduces A New Car In Rambler Series: Ambassador DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 9-—Am erican Motors has announced its new 1958 line of six and eight-cy linder Rambler cars, featuring more than a hundred major styl ing and engineering improve ments designed to “tike further advantage of the trend toward compact cars which gained such a strong foothold in 1957.” The new Ramblers are on dis play now at Ruff Nash Motors in Newberry. New in the Rambler series this year is the Ambassa dor V-8, built on a 117-inch wheel base, featuring all-new exterior and interior styling. “As record sales this year have demonstrated, the Rambler con cept of compactness and economy has definitely taken hold with the American public,” Abernathy said. “Signs everywhere point to a surging demand for cars that are more economical to operate and easier to park gnd handle-—while still maintaining traditional Am erican roominess and styling. We are confident that our 1958 Ram blers will further clinch American Motors’ lead in this direction.” Eleven models—station wagons, sedans and hardtops—in the Six and V-8 series are offered in 1958. Both the V-8, known as the Ram bler Rebel, and the Six are built on the compact 108-inch wheel base. This provides the Rambler with a roomy six-passenger inter ior, and combined with its com,- nact exterior, - makes it the most maneuverable and economical full- -ize American car. New major engineering improve ments include a push-button con trol for the automatic transmis sion, new and larger brakes, all- welded single-unit construction made even stronger and safer by structural changes, a step-on parking brake and the optional Powr-Lok differential for V-8 models, which is designed to im prove performance while driving through sand, mud, snow or ice. require only regular grade gaso- to send the greatest driving force to the wheel with the best trac tion. Both the Six and V-8 engines require only regular gradegaso- line, which further lowers operat ing costs, Abernathy said. Three transmissions are avail able in the Rambler: standard syn- eromesh, optional overdrive and Borg-Warner’s smooth and effi cient Flash-O-Matic, also option al. Major styling changes inside and out are immediately evident. “From the low and wide grille to the gracefully-flared tail fins to the smartly-styled new interiors, the 1958 Rambler conveys a feel ing of swiftness, luxury and com fort,” according to A. M. officials. Over-all dimensions of the 1958 Rambler are the same as last year’s model. It is more than a foot and a half shorter than oth er low-priced cars, although its interior room is comparable or u renter. To prevent body rust, a revolu tionary “body-dip” process which eompletely rust-ptoofs automo bile bodies inside and out is being used on 1958 Ramblers. Flared fins on the rear fenders are chrome-trimmed, and tail- lights are mounted low in the fin* in a housing which flows forward into the rear fenders. Station wagon models again feature the highly popular and distinctive notched roof . with chrome travel rack, and the roll- down rear window. A new type of locking device for the tail-gate is used. A recessed T-handle in the inside upper* edge of the gate is lifted up to release the double latches. All interiors have been drama tically restyled with a choice of a wide selection of harmonizing colors and striking fabrics. The central face of the new In strument panel is a chromed door for the glove compartment. The transistor - powered push-button radio fits under the glove box, with the radio speaker mounted at the right side of the panel. An op tional second speaker, which gives the radio a hi-fi effect, may be added at the leftside. The instrument cluster, located directly in front of the driver, increases the operator’s visibility, and the safety-dished steering wheel has a horn ring only in the lower portion of the wheel. Numerous design changes have been incorporated in the seats to improve seating comfort and ap pearance. The front seat adjustment track is now curved to provide a more comfortable “tilt” in the full rear position and to improvq the ease of adjusting the seats. Coil springs in the seats are rubber coated to prevent squeaks and to stabilize the seating. Airliner reclining seats, which can be adjusted to five positions and quickly and ^easily made into twin travel beds, again are avail able. An improved All-Season air con ditioning unit, which combines cooling and heating, is optional at low cost. Other major convenience accessories available are power window lifts, power steering and power brakes. Best Tractor Drivers Named A Tractor Driving Contest was a new feature that was added to the Newberry County Fair this year. The tractors and equipment were furnished by the implement dealers of the county, each having at least one tractor available for the contestants. The contest was set up in two events, the first being on safety and driving through an obstacle (ourse to simulate actual farm conditions, backing a tractor and manure spreader down a bam hall and through gates. The second event was simulated row crop cul tivation Winners in the first event were Fdwin Hentz. Little Mountain, 1st; 2nd, Donald Boland, Pomaria: 3rd George Long, Pomaria; and 4th, Ralph Braswell, Newberry. In ^he second event the winners were as follows: 1st, Harvey Am ick, Prosperity; 2nd, Donald Bo land, Pomaria; 3rd, Willie Bed- enbaugh, Prosnerity; and 4th Harry Amick, Prosperity. Donald Boland of Pomaria 4-H and FFA Clubs was the grand winner with the lowest total point* deducted. Judging the event were Rand Foster. Agricultural Teacher of Winnsboro; R. J. Bennett, Asst. County Agent, Laurens, and A. D Boggs. Asst. County Agent Winnsboro. This contest was sponsored by the Newberry County Fair. Cop ducting the contest were J. 6. Donkle, Asst. County Agent, New berry; Hubert Bedcnhaugh, Agri cultural Teacher at Little Moun tain and Pomaria; H. B. Hendrix, Agricultural Teacher at Prosnerl tv, and Earl Boazman. Agricultur ist Teacher at Newberry High /School. Fuller Gives Recreation Report MOLLOHON LOCAL There will he a meeting of TW UA Local Union 324 at Mollohon Sunday afternoon, October 27 at 3:00 p. m. in the school auditor ium. All members are urged to at tend. PRINTING: The Sun h well equip ped to handle all your printing orders. We aptcialiBe in letter- head*, envelope*, billheada and »tatemente, alao in voice*. Wr print any kind of receipt book, numbered or plain. Ruled forma, vouchers, and many other iteme Try ua for quality printing with prompt aervice. Phone No. 1. We'll -— 'W — WE THANK YOU! County Fair officials take this opportunity to thank the public for your splendid support of the 1957 Coun ty Fair and especially do we thank the people of the surrounding counties. This support helped us to have the finest fair in ouf history. NEWBERRY COUNTY FAIR Sponsored by The American Legion Post No. 24 The following is the quarterly report of P. K. Fuller, City Rec reation Director, for the months of July, August and September: The Little Boys Baseball League and the Pony League both ended their regular season with two teams tied for the league cham pionship. The Exchange Club de feated the Whitaker-Schumpert to gain the right to enter the best two of three play offs. The Ex change Club won two straight to win the championship. In the Pony League, Purcell’s and VFW were tied for the league cham pionship. VFW won two out of three games and were declared winners. Both leagues had a very successful season. There were about 90 boys taking part in our Little Boys League and about 5C| boys in our Pony League program.^ The Little Boys League had a very nice banquet held at the high school cafeteria, at which in dividual and team awards were made. The swimming pool was closed on August 29. We had another very good year at the pool. The personnel did a commendable job. We had only a few minor accidents whidi were taken care of by first aid. The total.receipts were a little less than last year due to a very cool and rainy month of August. More than 100 children were en rolled in our swimming classes during the summer. This year for the first time, we conducted a swimming class for adults. It turned out to be one of our most successful programs of the sum mer. Approximately 25 persons took part. The Church Softball League’s regular season winners were the members of the Redeemer team. They won 32 games during the year without a loss. The playoff championship was won by Beth- Eden-O’Neal. There were about 85 players taking part in the nine team leagues and many older peo ple were on hand to watch tne games. On August 17th, the Recreation Department sponsored its first City-Wide Recreation Day. The response was much better than had been expected. Events began at 9:00 a. m. at West End Park. Ten events were held in three dif ferent age groups. At 2:00 p. m. bicycle events were held at Speers Street field, climaxed by a game of bicycle polo. At 5:00 p. m. the championship matches of the Tennis Clinic Tournament were held. The water show and the soft- oall game was rained out. At 9:00 p. m. a dance was held at the Touth Center to end the days ac tivities. Over 200 people entered the swiming pool free in the morning aqd afternoon. I plan to make this an annual event for the department. Certificates of await, were presented each winner in each event in each division. For the first time in August, the department sponsored a ten nis clinic for boys and girls De tween the ages of 8 and 15. The clinic was held for a period of two weeks. Dr. Dufford and Owen Holmes made the clinic possible by giving their time and energy as instructors. We divided the clinic into two groups 8-11 and 12-11. At the end of the clinic, a tournament was held for the participants of the older group. Tony Jackson was the boys cham pion and Nelson Cousins runner- up. Beth Atchison was the girl winner and Ann Beck runner-up. Both winners and runners-up were presented trophies. In both age groups, we had over 50 boys and girls. A City-Wide Tennis Tournament is presently under way. This tour nament is divided into four ige groups: 14 and under; 17 and un der; 18 and over, and doubles for 16 and over. In the four groups, we have 27 participants. At present, we have 93 boys, be tween the ages of 8 and 14 tak ing part in our football program. Each boy has been examined by a physician. Dr. Dufford checked 79 himself. I purchased 18 complete uniforms. I plan to buy a complete set of uniforms each year until we have adequate uniforms for all our boys. We will have four teams, each team vill play onfe game a week on Speers St. field. Our playground attendance this year was a little higher than that of last year. The supervisors did a fine job and carried bn a va ried and interesting program. This was evidenced by the good regu lar attendance. Vincent Street (Colored Center) had an increase in its participants for their programs the past sum mer. Rev. Brown did a good job of conducting these programs. The kindergarten at the center has a good enrollment and is expected to increase. A goqd deal of repair work is, at present, being done at Vincent Street, which includes Mother Of Local Woman Succumbs Mrs. June Blackmon Kline, 73, died suddenly Saturday morning it the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe .M. Roberts, in New berry. She was born' in Wauseon. Jhio, the daughter of Frank G. and Mrs. Y. Woodward Black- non. Her husband, Delmar Ross Kline, died in 1950. Surviving are one son, Edson Kline of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Roberts of Newberry; one step-son, Howard Kline of Washington, D. C.; one sisters, Mrs. E. S. Settle "f .•ac, - son, Ga., and five grandchildren. . Funeral services were held Mon- lay at Carey-Hand Funeral Home in Orlando, Fla. Burial was Woodlawn Memorial Park, in 0/ i&ndo. Chapman Rites Held Sunday Luther Edgar Chapman, 8 died at his home Saturday a f t-- noon after a lingering illness. He had spent his entire life in Newberry County, and was a member of Colony Lutheraa Church, where he was active all phases of church work as lon^ as his health permitted. He w.i a retired farmer, living for rmir years in the Hartford section of the county. He was married twice, the fir time to Miss Clara Kunkle, who died June 26, 1914, then to her sister, Miss Lena Kunkle, w . survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by seven sons, Ben C., W. H., M H., Lewis, Rufus, Ishmael ar Curtis Chapman, all of Newber ry; seven daughters, Mrs. N. J. new windows, paint inside and out and other improvements. Rev. Brown will supervise throughout the fall and winter months and will carry on a program similar to that of our Youth Center. The Foster School of Dance is conducting its classes as was done last year. They use the Youth Cen ter on Thursdays. Mrs. Meredith Harmon uses the Youth Center on Tuesday afternoons to conduct dance classes. The schedule for the center is the same as last year except for the classes being held by Mrs. Harmon. Answer To Camellia Blight Being Sought Research on the nature and con trol of camellia flower blight is now underway at the South Caro lina Agricultural Experiment Sta tion. W. M. Epps, head of tfc# Clemson Botany Department, says the new project was made possible through a special grant of fund* by the South Carolina legislature / 811 ring 1 the 1957 session. The project at present is con cerned entirely with laboratoty . phases of the problem. A graduate ' research assistant has recently been employed and is now working under the supervision of the Bot any Department. Epps points out that the funds were made available for research on diseases of ornamental piaUW in South Carolina. However, fat-'*/•£ view of the potentially serious na ture of camellia flower blight, to* maximum effort will be directed immediately toward this disease. C Plans are to expand the work ft a later date to include studies Of diseases - of, other ornamentals* ■, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hurf of Co lumbia spent the weekend Mrs. Huff’d parents, Mr. and Mi Metts Fart on Glenn street. - Mr. and % Mrs. H. W» Laws' Laurens spent Sunday with daughter. Mrs. Oswald Cppei and family. i * ' r%r ft- i' -wg® Long, Mrs. Birge Beden and Mrs. Charlie Beden all o* Prosperity. Mrs. J. M. Os*— •" ner, Mrs. J. C. Lester and Mb. Wilbur Shealy, all of Newbabg, and Mrs. Forrest Lee Graham <rf Pomaria; 80 grandchildrdn; .. great-grandchildren and a num ber of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sun day at 3 p. m. at Colonv Lutbir.' Church with Rev. Thomaa ||K» Weeks and Dr. Thomas F. aui ' officiating. Burial was in Util church cemetery. , i Active pallbearer* were <Hugb Bedenbaugh, Marvin Bedenbangtlr Toni Chapman, William E. L«bp£ Roy Bedenbaugh and Charm* Renwick. Honorary pallbearers were mentr bers of the Colony Church Coun cil and Chester Hawkins, Joe N. Wilson, Dr. Von Long, Dr. E. J. Dickert, Jesse Frank Hawkins, B. V. Chapman, Claude Lester, J. K. f- Beard, Gilder Cromer, Dhent Bed enbaugh, Doc Long, George | R, Hawkins, DL J. S. Lids, E. ]B. Purcell, Keister Willingham fpla Jam*. D. Brown. N A New 1958 Ramblers They Are Here Now The 1958 Amb&s&dor V-8, an entirely new line of auto mobiles in the Rambler se ries, is now on sale at RUFF NASH MOTORS. Built on a 117-inch wheelbase, the new models feature all-new s exterior and interior styl ing. All Ambassador models are . powered by a 270-horse- power V-8 engine. Shown is the four-door hardtop se dan. Compactness and economy keynote the new Rambler line for 1958. Designed to take advantage of the trend toward cars which are eccM nomical to operate and eas ier to park and handle, the new Ramblers also maintain traditional American styling and interior roominess. This Rambler four - door hardtop illustrates the sweeping styling changes made for 1958. The new models are now on sale at RUFF NASH MOTORS. RUFF NASH MOTORS 1315 Caldwell Street Newberry, Telephone 772