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Alicia Pratt has had a number of chances to marry some of our town’s go-getters, but it seems she’s looking for an already got- ter. VOLUME 21; NUMBER 2. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1958 Edward Bixby, who is sales man ager at the potery works, was asked, “how’s business?’’ He re ports that business is down 5% but meetings are up 30%. + $2.00 PER YEAR By The Way By Sorts A. Sandora SATURDAY DEADLINE Saturday, May 10, is the dead line for those who wish to vote in the June primary to secure their new registration certificates. Vo ters who wished to avoid the last minute rush, numbering over 7 thousand thus far, have their new certificates. But, according to the best estimates of the Board of Registration, there are still sev eral thousand eligible voters who have not secured certificates dur ing the 1958 registration. If you do not yet have yours, be sure to get it before this week is out, so that you may vote for the candidate of your choice on June ICth. TOO STRICT I had the pleasure of talking the other day to a young lady who attends school in Greenwood. She complained greatly that the prin cipal .of her school was “too strict.” She also complained of too much homework, of not being able to chew gum at school, of too many regulations. I sympa thized with her, realizing that no doubt I felt the same way when I was in school, but at the same time I envied her, for she is re ceiving an education. She is being forced to study and to think. She also is given the privilege, if she makes above a certain grade, of skipping her final examinations. She admits that this is an incen tive to work harder than she ord inarily would. This young lady is one of the few who, at the age of 13, know what they want to do. She has her future all planned. She will get a college degree, then go to a school of nursing. As she was told by another person who was present while she was talking, “you may think now that your principal is too strict, but you will find that in learning to abide by the rules he sets out, you have learned something that will be of great value to you later on.” The only complaints I hear of the Newberry schools along this line is that discipline is practi cally non-existent. PROGRESS REPORT Some of you may have been skeptical as to whether the oper ation I tried to describe a couple of weeks ago really would have any effect on Little Connie’s leg. I must admit that I was skeptical myself when I first heard about it, but knowing that such fine re sults had been obtained through this procedure, we were willing for Connie to undergo the surg ery. Saturday we took her back to the dootor for a fourth week post-operative check. He was both surprised and delighted—and we were doubly so—to find that in that short length of time, the shorter leg had “caught up” 1-4 inch. This is even more amazing when you stop to think that it took over four years for one leg to be come 1-2 inch shorter than the other—and only four weeks to catch up half of that deficiency. Of course the difference in the two legs is still 5-8” because there has always been some difference —the least being 3-8” about four years ago, growing to 7-8” two months ago. There is no way of knowing whether the leg will keep grow ing at 'such a rapid rate, but the surgical procedure on another patient has shown that one such operation will bring that shorter leg up an inch—so we are hoping that before long the lift on her shoe—-which was reduced to about half its height last week—will be off completely. Harley, Parr Law Partners Senator R. Aubrey Harley and James N. Parr, both attorneys of Newberry, have formed a part nership as of May 1st, according to an announcement made this week by Senator Harley. Their offices are located in the County Bank. Building. Leads Revival Rev. John W. Davenport, pas tor of O’Neal Street Methodist Church, is holding revival services in Honea Path this week. The Services began May 5, and will be concluded May 9. The pastor of the Honea Path church is Rev. Paul Betsell, son-in-law of Rev. A. H. Bauknight, retired, of New berry. I Condemnations of property in Newberry County for the new interstate highway were held Tuesday at the Court House. Serving on the Condemnation Board were, left to* right facing the camera, G. W. Putnam of Spartanburg, Walter P. Rawl of Gilbert, chairman; and D. P. Sojourner of St. George. At the end of the table is R. J. Aycock, Jr. of Pinewood, right-of-way agent. The prop erty under condemnation at the time the picture was made was the Estate of Mrs. Carrie D. Hunter. At the extreme right, with his back to the camera, is R. T. Wise of Columbia, who represented this property. (Sunphoto.) Solicitor Speaks At Lions Meet; Directors Elected New Industry Secured For Whitmire; A new industry has been se cured * for Whitmire, according to an announcement made Wed nesday by Mayor Tom W. Su- ber, after a conference Wednes day morning with James H. Ab rams and Dan Leister of J. P. Stevens, Co., which is making the site for the plant available. Construction will begin im mediately on the building, and C. W. Anderson & Associates of Clinton hope to begin the op eration of a hosiery plant by July 15. The beginning person nel of the plant will number 25, who will be learners, but as workers are trained, it is ex pected that a maximum of 100 employees will be on the pay roll. C. W. Anderson & Asso ciates presently manufacture full-fashioned hosiery at a plant in Clinton. At the Whitmire plant, they will manufacture seamless hose. The building to house the plant will be constructed of concrete block, brick veneered and air conditioned throughout. It will be 121 feet long and 33 feet wide. It will be on the Whitmire-Union highway, below the National Guard Armory. This industry was secured for Whitmire through the efforts and cooperation of Mayor Su- ber; Earl Gilliam, Whitmire’s director on the Newberry Coun ty Development Board; E. R. Baker of W. E. Baker & Sons Construction Company, and R. C. Lake Jr., attorney of Whit mire. J. Frank Tew of Graham, N. Plant Be Built C. will be plant manager, and will make his home in Whit mire. Committee To Meet Saturday Chairman B. V. Chapman has called a meeting Saturday, May 10, of the Newberry County Democratic executive cc-nmittee to meet at 11 a. m. in the court house for the purpose of naming managers and place of voting for the forthcoming primary, and to attend to any other business of said committee. Pitts Condition Said Serious Freddie Pitts, a senior at New berry High School, is in the Co lumbia Hospital where he is un dergoing treatment after having been injured in an automobile ac cident near Lake Murray Friday night. The car in which he was riding overturned, pinning him underneath. He suffered injuries of the pelvix, feet, arms and legs. He was reported to be still un conscious Tuesday, and his con dition is considered serious. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pugh and Doris, also Mrs. David E. Cannon and Miss Ruth Cannon, spent Sunday in Greenwood with rela tives. William T. Jones, solocitor of the eighth judicial circuit, was ’speaker at the supper meeting of the Lions Club held at the Com munity Hall Tuesday night. The speaker told humorous anecdotes connected with his work in the courts, and spoke on the subject, “Heritage of the South,” and South Carolina in particular. He said that the state’s heritage should be an inspiration to all, and ended his remarks by saying “America is good, therefore great; when it ceases to be good, it will lose its greatenss.” The speaker was introduced by John Clarkson, program chairman. Six directors were elected to serve two year terms. They wer^ P. N. Abrams, Bill Bigham, L. F. Fischer, Buddy Morehead, Bill Turner, and Dr. F. A. Truett. Program chairman for June, Burke Wise, announced that the speaker would be Bill Ruff of Co lumbia, representing the heart di vision of the State Beard of Health. “Happy Birthday” was sung to nine members celebrating birth- anniversaries in May. Lion Henry Lominack, chair man of the broom sale, reported excellent results, with all brooms sold. Proceeds of the sale arc used for the club’s “eye-health” projects. Vice President P. N. Abrams announced that the 35th annual convention for the state would be held June 1, 2 and 3 at the Fran cis Marion Hotel in Charleston and urged Lions to attend. He also announced that - Lions Inter national convention would be held in Chicago on July 9. Buddy Schumpert reported on a proposed Constitution and By- Laws. These were adopted by the club. Hustings To At Foi tana The 1958 Newberry County Democratic campaign speaking will begin on Wednesday, May 14 at Pomaria. A barbecue has been arranged for 5:30 and speaking will take pace at seven at the school. The meal will consist of barbecued chicken of which the Pomaria people are experts. Her bert W. Lominick is the executive committeeman from Pomaria and as usual will see that the supper ancj speaking will begin on time. A large crowd is expected. Other speaking engagements are: May 24, Whitmire, 8 p. m.; May 31, Jolly Street, 10 a.m.; June 4, Mt. Bethel Garmany Community Center Speaking at 5 p. m. followed by a barbecue; The speaking tour composed of five meetings will end on June 9 at 8 p. m. at the courthouse. Chairman B. V. Chapman states that ten minutes will be allowed speakers for the House of Repre sentatives. Other oppbsed candi- lates will be allowed five minutes and unopposed candidates will be introduced. Holliday Wins Auto Buy Prize The 100 silver dollar prize, given by participating dealers in “You Auto Buy Now” sales cam paign, was won by Ray Holliday. His name was drawn from among the many persons who registered at the various automobile dealers during the YABN campaign. Mr. Holliday stated that he registered on Saturday morning, the last day of the campaign. College To Get U.S.S. Grant The United States Steel Foun dation, Inc. has announced a grant of $9,000 to the South Carolina Foundation of Independent Col leges, according to Dr. C. A. Kauf- mann, president of Newberry College. Newberry, one of the nine colleges in the foundation, will receive its proportionate share of the grant. The operating grant is unre stricted, according to trustees of the U. S. Steel Foundation, al though it is expected that most of the operating funds will be ap plied toward teaching improve ment, faculty and staff develop ment and incentives. Are Caught Several young juvenile offend ers who turned in a false alarm Monday night, were apprehended by city police officers yesterday. They were brought into court and given a severe lecture by City Re corder James E. Wiseman. Be cause of their youth, no charges were made. Seven Retiring Teachers Are Honored (By Mrs. A. H. Counts) Seven teachers in the Newberry County schools who will retire at the end of the present school term were entertained at a lovely reception Sunday afternoon at the Community Hall. The reception, given by the Newberry County Council of Par ent-Teachers Association and the Newberry Civic League was at tended by over 400 persons. Teachers honored were Miss Sudie Dennis and Miss Julia Kib- ler, Newberry High; Miss Ethel Jones, Speers Street; Mrs. Arlie Johnson, Newberry Junior High; Miss Helen Nichols, Oakland; Miss Eula Epting, Little Moun- Shown at the reception honoring seven retiring teachers Sunday are, left to right, J. Don Rook, president of the PTA Council; Dr. Mamie Summer, president of the Civic League; Mrs. J. C. Dowl ing, State President, PTA Council, Miss Sudie Dennis, Miss Eula Epting, Little Mountain; Mrs. Marie Huggins, Pomaria; Mrs. T. P. Johnson, Miss Julia Kibler, Miss Helen Nichols and Miss Ethel Jones, all of Newberry. (Photo by Nichols.) tain; and Mrs. Marie Huggins, Pomaria. Guests were greeted by Mrs. James E. Wiseman who introduc ed them to the receiving line, composed of J. Don Rook, presi dent of the PTA Council and Mrs. Rook; Mrs. J. C. Dowling, Dr. Mamie S. Summer, president of the Newberry Civic League, and the guests of honor. Also assist ing with receiving were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Maxcy Stone, and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Buddin. Punch was served from a large tea table overlaid with an import ed maderia loth centered with an arrangement of red roses, by Mrs. Gurnie Summer and Mrs. Jean Roberts. Chicken salad sandwiches were served. Members of the Newberry College “N” Orchestra furnished music during receiving hours. The hall was attractively deco rated for the occasion. Steering committee for the PTA was composed of Mrs. J. D. Rook, chairman; Mrs. Philip Kelly, Mrs. Ben Buddin, Mrs. Kirby Lominack and Mrs. Vernon Carlton. Steer ing committee for the Civic League was composed of Mrs. Gurnie Summer, chairman; Miss Grace Summer and Mrs. Charles Ruff. Each of the honor guests was presented an orchid corsage and a sterling gift. Deadline: Saturday, May IO * A; ’ a# * *. * Appying for registration certificates before the deadline are, at the extreme left, W. O. Haw kins; left to right facing camera, C. L. Lester, Mrs. Lester, Wister E. Boozer and Mrs. Minnie’B. Weaks. Assisting the registrants, with backs to camera, are A. N. Crosson and W. C. Scott, chair man of the board. (Sunphoto.) Suburbia Is Welcomed Into < .... V' - . • City By Council Tuesday Warrants Made Against Two Two young men who were iden tified as Herbert H. Faris of Gaffney and Stanley W. Walton of Batesburg were picked up Tuesday morning at 1:30 a. m. by city police officers anl booked on investigation, according to Police Chief Colie Dowd. As a result of the investigation, they were taken before Magistrate Ben Dawkins, and warrants were sworn out for their arrest under Section 16-360 of the S. C. Code, this being >a recent section of the law dealing with the theft of automobile parts. Found in the car with the two, who stated they were students at Newberry College, were two hub caps and a tire which had been removed from the car of Ralph Whitaker. According to Magistrate Dawk ins, the two were released on bond Tuesday night. The war rants against them will be brought before the Grand Jury at the next session of criminal court on June 16. National Head Of Chi Beta Phi Dean Conrad B. Park of New berry College, was elected Presi dent of the Board of Directors (The Grand Chapter) of-Chi Beta Phi at its 17th biennial national convention at Fairfield, Iowa, May 2 and 3, 1958. Dr. Park has served four years as secretary- treasurer of the Grand Chapter. Chi Beta Phi is an honorary scientific fraternity founded at Randolph Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, in 1916. Its object is to promote interest in science and give recognition to scholarly at tainment in science. The Grand Chapter is composed of seven members and is the ruling body between conventions. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Andefson spent’ from Sunday until Wednes day in Atlanta where they attend ed the Southeastern Shoe Show. Residents of Suburbia were welcomed into the City of New berry by means of a resolution passed Tuesday night by City Council, after the results of the annexation election had been cer tified to Council by the Board of Election. The resolution stat ed: Whereas, an election was held on the 8th day of April, 1958, which resulted in the annexation to the City of Newberry, South Carolina, all that ' sub-division known as Suburbia; Now, Therefore; Be ft Resolv ed, by the City Council of the City of Newberry, South Caro- Is Re-Elected Tom Suber was reelected mayor of Whitmire in Tuesday’s munici pal election with a vote of 302. He defeated Arthur Sparks, who re ceived 178 votfes. A newcomer was added to town council, and five * incumbents were reelected. The new alderman is Nelson Harrison, who was given 207 votes. Returned to seats were Bill Carroll, 375; Bill Armfield, 297; Bill Hipp, 375; Thomas Ma lone, 365, and Luke McCall, 327. Bufford Shields defeated tyro opponents for the post of water commissioner v being vacated by L. W. Bain, who did net ask re- election. Mr. Shields with 211 votes, was elected over Luke Hart, 195, and Clyde Overstreet, 55. The other candidates for coun cil seats included one woman, Mrs. Mattie Ashley, who receiv ed 147 votes. Others were Law rence Bolin, 160; W. A. Erskine, 96; John Lackey, 173; R. A. N el- son, 1.57, and Van Privett, 148. Mayor Suber owns a local .thea ter and manages the YMCA at the J. P. Stevens plant at Whit mire. The election brought a fairly good turnout of 483 voters to the polls. School Buildings Sold At Auction At an auction held Monday morning, the old bank building, used as a cannery, and the two- story brick school building at Sil- verstreet were sold. Ralph Waldrop was high bidder for the bank building, which sold for $1000. The high bid for the school building was $400, pur chased by Herman Langford. This building is to be moved within a reasonable length of time. Pro ceeds from vhe sale will be used to help in construction of a can nery and shop on the Silverstreet school grounds. Chief Marshal Mary Katheryn Shealy of New berry has been named chief mar shal of Winthrop College for 1958-59. A rising senior at the South Carolina College for Women, Miss Shealy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Shealy. lina, in regular meeting assemb led, that the City Council wel comes into the City of Newberry* South Carolina, all of. the resi dents of Suburbia and offerq its full cooperation to the residents thereof; that the City Council will as quickly ae possible extend to the residents of Suburbia all of the facilities of the City.” Council heard a report in re gard to the Public Housing auth ority for low rent housing in Newberry by Mayor Layton, and suggested that a committee visit TKmie vicinities ft which these'de velopments are in operation on May 22 and 23. A request to install 175 feet of 36 inch concrete pipe for a storm drain east of Nance street was approved at a cost not to exceed $3300. A resolution was adopted by council authorizing the execution of an agrement between the City of Newberry and the C.N.& L. Railroad permitting construc tion of a sanitary sewer line un der the C.N.&L. roadbed on Os borne Avenue. Councilman Paysinger gave a report on the Governor’s State wide Fire Prevention conference held in Columbia May 2 and at tended by Councilman S. D. Pay- singer, City Manager E. L. Black- well and Fire Chief S .D. Beam. Council authorized the City Manager and Fire Chief to make plans for city-wide fire preven tion inspection. Council was notified that the semi-annual audit of the city’s books is in progress. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS May 10: Mrs. Bill Armfield, Oscar Johnson, Ferd Summer, Johnnie Jones, Alace Jane Mc- Beth, Sue Ellen Hipp. May 11: H. T. Wike, Carol Ann Baxter, Eleanor Amick, Mack Amick, Jean Covington, Wallace Moore, Johnnie Jones, N. B. Warren Jr., Mrs. Ruth Culclasure, Mrs. Ruth S. Dick er!, Irvin Attaway, Julia Re becca McSwain, Alice Price. May 12: Lottie Boland, Mit- zie Ann Stoudemire, Janet Senn, George D. Hentz, Miss Theresa Lightsey, Thomas O. Stewart, Clarence Duncan, Sr. May 13: Mrs. Leila B. Wil liams, D. J. Williams, Mrs. Lois W. Huckaby, Mrs. Pressley N. Boozer, Eleanor Kirkegard, Kibler Williamson, Derryll Sat- terwhitf, Rhoda R. Boozer. May 14: Mrs. Floy Hancock, Alfreida Hipp, E. C. Rinehart, Connie King, Harry Hughes, Phyllis Boozer, Carol Ann Wat ers, Patricia Shealy, Kirk Beck with, Clifford T. Smith, Deedle Wilson. May 15: Mrs. Frank Lomin ack Jr., John Wilson, Toby Wil lis, Mrs. Doris St. John, Charles Senn, Sarah Scarborough, El mer W. Mayer. Miss Pearl Amick, Mrs. J. W. Warner, Martha Dipner, J. Fred Epting Jr., Mrs. H. L. Boul- ware, Jocelyn Darlene Attaway.