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PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, JUNE 1*, 1968 nn 1218 Ooltesv StrMl NEWBERRY, S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY O. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937 at the Postoffice at Newberry, South Carolina, finder the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $2.00 per year in ad vance; six months, $1.25. Letters To Editor June 12, 1958. Dear Editor, I noted in The (Columbia) State of June 12th that the three gub ernatorial candidates—in stating their campaign expenses—were at variance on the items to be listed. For example, Lieutenant Gover nor Ernest Rollings listed ap proximately $1900.00 expenditures against $16,157.00 and $17,467.00 respectively for Messrs. Johnson and Russell. Since the listings are matters of public record, I believe it is an affront to the integrity of the thousands of Rollings voters— and to all South Carolinians—to have Mr. Rollings so nimbly side step the hard facts of his cam paign. Being a citizen of North Caro lina—and, moreover, a person who has grown to love your state —it is difficult for me to swal low public proclamations that a gubernatorial candidate as often seen and heard as Mr. Rollings spent as little as $1900.00 during the campaign. Since Mr. Rollings —in his own words—seems to tot ter on the bring of financial des titution, it is believable that he personally expended no .more than that amount. But I often wonder who furn ished the thousands of * dollars poured into his television appear ances alone ? For example, the purchase price of air time at a local Columbia station is—as are all VHF channels—quite high. Rollings—or somebody—spent ap proximately $2000.00 weekly dur ing the month of May at this single station for Mr. Rollings’ candidacy. The same shows — mostly “spots” and fi 1 m e d speeches—were aired throughout Bowks Service George ErMetts DESIGN FOR - - - Living Leisurely Tailoring that is relaxed but not careless . . . styling- that is easy to wear and e- qually easy on the eyes. T. ROY SUMMER, INC. “THE MAN’S SHOP >» Jacob Horace Bowles Sr., 59, died early Sunday afternoon at New berry County Memorial Hospital after he was suddenly stricken at his home near Silverstreet late Saturday night and was rushed to the hospital. Born and reared in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Hugh Wilson and Alma Baker Bowles. For a number of years he had made his home near Sil verstreet and had operated a ser vice station and general mercan tile business. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Crpuch Bowles; one son, Jacob Horace Bowles Jr. of Sil verstreet; two brothers, Homer W. Bowles of Pomaria and Claude B. Bowles of Green Cove Springs, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Otho T — the state: In Greenville, Colum bia, Charleston, Spartanburg, etc. . . . Who paid for these—and what is Mr. Rollings supposed to do in order to pay this money back ? Obviously—in our inquisi tive society—thousands of dol lars are not simply given away to anyone unless there is some con dition created for repayment. I certainly believe the citizens of your state should be informed on these figures. How much did “friends of Rollings” pay for his advertisements ? Who are these wealthy benefactors ? What strings are running between these debts and the policies of the gov ernor’s office in the next four years ? A mountaineer, and more fierce ly democratic than all of your candidates combined, I hesitate to pronounce any man “incorrput- ible” who enters politics with an empty pocket-book; and who, moreover, runs up a string of debts involving over $25,000.00. If I were a member of your state, I would certainly question a can didate that has taken such “gifts” knowing full well that his single method of re-payment involves his high office. Respectfully yours, Dick Smith, Jr. Newberry. George Efrid : Metts, 79, died Monday at a .Lexington rest home after four years of declining health and four weeks of illness. Mr. Metis was born and reared in Newberry County. He was a son of the late Calvin and Mat- tie Kinard Metis. He had spent most of his life in Piney-woods section of Newberry County where he was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He had operat ed a farm as long as his health permitted. His wife, Mrs. Maggie Boland Metts, died in 1954. | Surviving are two sons, Olin L. ' Metts and Calvin E. Metts, both of Little Mountain; 3 daughters, Mrs. David Graddick and Mrs. Ezell Kyzer, both of Newberry, and Mrs. Herman Mayer of Little Mountain; 1 sister, Mrs. Bates Boland of Pomaria; two brothers, John Q. Metts and C. B. Metts, both of Little Mountain; 21 grand children and 15 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were conduct ed at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. John D. Zeigler and the Rev. J. S. Wfes- singer. Burial wrfs in the chiych cemetery. - Hentz Reunion To Be June 29 The descendants of the late William A. and Lena Abrams Hentz will hold their annual fam ily reuunion on Sunday, June 29 at the old homestead now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Hentz near Pomaria. All the families are urged to come and bring well filled picnic baskets. Oxner of Silverstreet. Funeral services were held Monday at 5 p. m. at Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. Phil Jones. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Suber, Bushy Longshore, David Waldrop, Herman Pitts, Jerome Havird and Dewey Stoudemire. Honorary escort was to include members of the Official Board of Trinity Methodist Church, i Af Whitmire Mrs. Nannie Elmore Suber, 87, of Whitmire, widow of John M. Suber, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Miller after a long illness. Mrs. Suber was born in New berry County, the daughter of the late W. R. and Muscogee Har grove Elmore. She was a mem ber of the Whitmire Methodist Church and the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. H. M. Miller of Whitmire; two sons, E. M. and J. R. Suber, hoth of Whitmire; one brother, W. E. Elmore of Newberry and one sister, Mrs. E. B. Kibler of Bowman; one niece, Mrs. John E. Boinest of Columbia whom she reared; and several grand children. Funeral services were conduct ed at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Whitmire Methodist Church by the Rev. C. O. Bell and the Rev. David Bridg man. Burial was in Rosemont Cem etery in Newberry. MorrisIRurial In Whitmire Jerome Nathaniel Morris, 74, of Whitmire, died Wednesday afternoon at Newberry County Memorial Hospital after a linger ing illness. He was born at Black Mountain, N. C., and had lived in Whitmire the past 47 years. Before his re tirement, he was a carpenter. Survivors include his- wife, Mrs. Maggie Gore Morris; one son, three brothers, and one grand daughter. Funeral services were held Thursday from Whitmire First Baptist Church by Rev. Charles E. Hood and Rev. Paul Bullington. Burial was in Whitmire Cemetery. HD Council Is A Challenge To South Church Members For 23 years their political influence in South Carolina has pooled its power in the General Assembly to paralyze the efforts of honest good-hearted church people. In the present race for Governor, two men are on the scene. One, by his es tablished legislative voting record, and statement in this campaign,, represents the thinking of “the liquor traffic” who oppose all that the moral forces of the state stand for. For 23 ye,ars “the liquor traffic” has challenged the churches of South Caro lina, and has ridden rough-shod over every effort of Ministers, Educators, and parents in their endeavors to create a s ociety free from the domination of brew ery and distillery influence. Mr. Holling’s Record Mr. Hollings has left a trail of political sup port of “the liquor traffic” through much of his political career as a member of the General Assembly. He has had many opportunities to declare himself on questions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages, and has consistently voted with the “wets”. On Wednesday, April 6, 1949, he voted against a bill which would have prohibited the circula tion, sale, offer for sale and distribution of publications advertising liquor in South Caro lina. This record vote will be found on page 843 of the 1949 House Journal. The number of the bill was H-1203. On ’VY’ednesday, February 20, 1952, he voted against what is commonly referred to as ’’LO CAL OPTION.” This recorded vote will be found on. page 704 of the 1952 House Journal. The number of the bill was H-1341. On Thursday, March 18, 1954, he again voted against “LOCAL OPTION” bill number H-1856. This record vote will be found on page 1148 of the 1954 House Journal. On Friday, March 19, 1954 he was against the passage of the same bill and is shown on page 1185 of the 1954 House Journal as being so op>- posed. An Appeal To The Church Now is the time for the 468,000 Baptists, 181,- 000 Methodists, 60,000 Presbyterians, 50,000 Lutherans, plus the great host of the Church of God, the Assemblies and others to come to bat for God and the right. If we deduct 50 per cent of the total membership of the churches of the state as being too young to vote, we still have more than the number of votes cast in the previous election. If we take away 150,000 from the Baptist rolls alone, fox the children and youth, we have enough Baptists to defeat this bid of the “voice” of the “wets” to turn the governorship over to the domination of the “liquor traffic.” It is unthinkable that church people would give their state away in such a blunder. I appeal to every church member in the state; those who go to the conventions, synods, con claves, and assemblies; who, when some faithful preacher raises his voice against immoral forces, all clap their hands, pat their feet, and say “Amen”; this is the time to put some action into our claims in the morals’ field and elect DONALD RUSSELL, who has committed himself to the basic principle of “HOME RULE” and the ef fort to secure for the people the right of ex pression at the ballot on these moral issues. I appeal to the Christian and Church people to elect DONALD RUSSELL Governor of South Carolina on June 24. SHELDON JONES, Director The Temperance and Evangelistic Crusade (This ad paid for by friends of the Temperance and Evangelistic Crusade) The South Carolina Council of Home Demonstration Clubs is holding its 38th annual meeting at Winthrop College, Rock Hill, June 17 through June 19, with Mrs. M. H. Lineberger, president, of Catawba, presiding. Highlights of the meeting will be setting up State Departmental Goals for 1958-59. Mrs. T. R. Crooks of Newberry and State Education Chairman will work with County Education Chairmen from throughost the state on goalsk for another year. Working with special groups on depart mental work will be Mrs. George Abrams of Beth Eden Club and Mrs. Harold Bowers of the Silver- street Club. During the Wednesday session home demonstration club leaders will be honored and recognized. Wednesday evening a fashion show featuring dresses, suits, etd. made by club women will be the main attraction. Mrs. Edward Chandler of the Beth Eden Club and Mrs. W. C. Koon of the Po maria Club will participate, mod eling dresses which they • have made. w During the business session Thursday awards for work ac complished by councils will be made. Special memorial services for council members who have passed away will be held also. Those planning to attend for the entire session are as follows: Mrs. Edward Chandler and Mrs. George Abrams, Beth Eden Club; Mrs. Harold Bowers, Mrs. Richard Neel, Mrs. Ellen Abrams and Mrs. Annie Bowers, Silverstreet Club; Mrs. Marvin Holsonback of Mt., Bethel Germany Club; and Mrs. W. C. Koon of the Pomaria Club. Miss Doney Crain and Mrs. Margie Freeman, home ag ents will accompany the group. Various other clubs plan to at tend for one days’ session. RETURNS TO WORK AFTER ILLNESS J. K. Willingham has returned to his position at Newberry Fed eral Savings and Loan Associa^- tion after an illness of several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Piester are making their home at 1912 Harper St. * good reasons ataninum awnings give your home the beet awning “that man can make or money can buy” BECAUSE wfy FlEXAUW gim ail thasa axcimin faateras: • Permanent Finish • Wind R&istant • Decorator Colors • Styles for Every Home • Resists Denting • New Home Beauty • Reduces Main tenance Costs Ventilation • Year-round Weather Protection • Glare-free “Hato" Light Fir BEE Estimate without abliptiaa CALL 993. WHITAKER Floor Coveri ngs 1011 Caldwell Street Recent Marriages Lester Lee Bedenbaugh and Mary Sue Shull of dewberry were married Jmie 8 at Newberry by Rev. Daniel M. Shull. Gary R. Woods and Peggy E. Hipp of Whitmire were married at Whitmire on June 5 by Rev. Charles E. Hood, Jr. Irby Lee Raines and Phyllis Feme Rankin of Whitmire were married June 8 at Whitmire by Rev. Curtis O. Bell. Jack Randall Summer and Ju dith Livingston of Prosperity were married at Pomaria on June'7 by Rev. J. L. Drafts. • Delbert E. Kibler and Lavone M. Garnett of Newberry were married by Rev. Phil M. Jones at Newberry on June 8. William C. Lathrop of Pomaria and Barbara Silverfield of Nash-' ville, Tenn. were married May Sd at Pomaria by Rev. J. L. Drafts. Thomas A. Rankin of Saluda and Judith E. Mills of Newberry were married June 8 at Newberry by Rev. G. B. Corley. Ralph E. Smith of Charlotte, N. C. and Harriet^ .Caroline Dick- ert of Newberry were married at Newberry June 7 by Rev. Melvin E. Derrickk. Curtis L. Martin of Prosperity and Frances Rogers of Leesville were married at Saluda by Rev. H. A. Hoover on June 14.>. Andrew J. Cromer and Tulula Victoria Smith of Newberry were married June 17 at Newberry by Probate Judge E. Maxcy Stone. Bobby G. Hall and Betty Lever of Newberry were maried at New berry on June 14 by Rev. Neil E. Truesdell. SAR Chapter Hears Summer The regular quarterly meeting of the Philemon Waters Chapter of the Sons of the American Revo lution was held Monday, June 16 at the office of E. B. Purcell with the president, T. Roy Summer Jr., presiding. Reports were given by the treas urer, J. Ray Nobles and by the of ficial delegates to the state SAR Convention, Prof. F. Scott El liott Sr. and F. Scott Elliott Jr. ' Since June 14 commemorated the 181st anniversary of the adop tion of the United States flag. President Summer brought to the chapter a patriotic message in keeping with Flag Day. He re- viewed the history of the creation and adoption of the flag, and set forth, the meaning of the flag and gave cautions as to its use and display. He concluded his re marks by explaining certain mat ters of flag etiquette. ‘ Mrs. Blackwell Dies In Columbia Mrs. Enric A. Blackwell, Gam bia, died at her home 3a *m. morning followiAg several monti§ff illness. . • w Mrs. Blackwell was 'born Newberry County, a dai the late. Estelle.. Dai lace W. Riser. She had Coluinbia for the Pfbt 45 and was a member of. Episcopal Church. ^ ... :,.... , - She was employed by »the State Board of' Health, where she was secretary to the late Dr. James A. Hayne, for 35 years. She re tired in 1955. Surviving are a sister, ^J&rs. Emma Longshore of Newberry; and one brother. William Wal lace Riser of Newberry. Funeral services were held^ at Trinity Episcopal Church Mqqdey at 6:30 p. m. by Rev, Cray Tem ple. Burial was in Elmwood Ce metery. Isn’t it about time you went to PURCELLS for an auto loan to buy some new screens? ’ Honestly* these’s no sense in putting off needed repairs when you can just pick up your phone; then stop for the cash. a u r c e 11 * “Your Private Bankers” 1418 Main St. ; Newtany i'p i y.., i i ; v~ 1. To afford the people of this community and its sur rounding area a safe and sound respository for t sav- ings and investment funds. 2. To promte thrift and savings habits and thus to im prove the financial stature of our citizens. 3. To offer attractive mortgage loans to local ..people who wish to purchase or build homes with modest down-payments. 4. To encourage the timely building of well designed and well constructed homes in our community, to as sist in the improvement of existing homes, and to 'promote private, debt-free home ownership. NEWBERRY , Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n “Use our Modern Night Depository for after office hours business.” “NEWBERRY’S LARGEST SAVINGS INSTITUTION”