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THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1959 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE THREE WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT! Now small weekly payments for famous ... it’s our new SYRACUSE ... and. it lets you use and enjoy your china while you pay for it! Bridal Rou Meadow Breeze < Many new patterns to choose from Fine Bavarian China Patterns Dinner Plates—2.25 Cups and Saucers—2.75 Noritake China Patterns Dinner Plates—2.25 Cups and Saucers—2.25 Many of the graduates are now choosing patterns in China, Silver and Crystal and would appreciate a gift of their cho sen pattern. W. E. TURNER JEWELER Caldwell St. Phone 19-W Mrs. Leitzsey Rites Saturday Mrs. Hanna B. Leitzsey, 89, wi- ! dow of Barney Burr Leitzsey died ! Friday morning at her home after ; a short illness. Mrs. Leitzsey was born in New- ! berry County, the daughter of the i late J. C. Sims and Luvenia Can- ! non Brown. She was the la-st sur viving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Leitzsey was a member of King's Creek A.R.P. Church, a charter member of the Woman’s Missionary Society of the church and was presented a life member ship of the society several years ago. Surviving are one son, Barney Burr Leitzsey, assistant superin tendent of Florence City Schools; and one daughter, Mrs. Claude C. Price of Newberry. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Whitaker Funeral Home by Dr. Paul L. Grier and Dr. J. W. Carson. Burial was in Rose- mont Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Chal mers Brown, O. K. Brown, Allen Caldwell, Wiley Caldwell, Richard Caldwell, Sims William Caldwell, William Leitzsey and Wilson Leitz sey. Serving as honorary pallbearers were E. S. Blease Tom Fellers, John Norris, Will Brown, Wilson Brown, Robert Sease, Allen Oxner, Sim David Price, George Halfacre, John Shannon, Dr. E. H. Moore, S. W. Browm, Herndon Hentz, Thomas Leitzsey Robert Benson Kennerley, Wilbur Epps, B. A. Buddin, Hubert Carlisle, Dr. Rich ard Lominick, David Luther Ruff and Ellerbe Sease. Assisting with the flowers were Mrs. Chalmers Brown, Mrs. Ollie Brown, Mrs. Margaret Hanna, Mrs. Ralph Boazman, Miss Sallie Lee Cromer, Mrs. T. Roy Summer Jr., Mrs. R. C. Carlisle, Mrs. Vin- nie Byrd, Mrs. Wilbur Salters, Mrs. John Walker, Mrs. George Lominick, Mrs. Allen Oxner, Mrs. Louise Smith, Mrs. Charlie Lomi nick, Mrs. John Shannon, Mrs. Mildred Vanderford and Miss Cath erine Kennerley. Funeral Home by Rev. Brice B. Blakeney, Rev. James B. Mitchell and Rev. Jesse W. Tomlinson. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Berley Hawkins, Arthur Hawddns, Dud ley Hawkins, Hendrix Monts, Quinny G. Shealy and Leland Mills. • Honorary escort was composed of A. W. Weigle, Jake Kibler, H. W. (Bill) Tedford, Harvey Kirk land, E. W. (Red) Burnette, Os borne Long, James Abrams, James N. Parks, Philip Kelly, E. B. Pur cell, C. A. Kaufmann and John Clarkson. Flower attendants were Mrs. Al len Eargle, Mrs. Ruby Lee, Mrs. Lillie Attaway, Miss Doris Schumpert, Mrs. Abe W r arren and Mrs. Heyward Sease. J. F. Bennett Dies Sunday Jasper Floyd Bennett, 64, of 1302 Washington St., died early Sunday morning at a Greenwood hospital following an illness of more than a year. Mr. Bennett was born and rear ed in Clinton, a son of the late Archie C. and Miriam McQuown Bennett. He had made his home in Newberry for the past 32 years where he w’as employed by the Mol- lohon Plant of Kendall Mills in the shop. For the past several years, he was maintenance man at Newberry College. He was a mem ber of Epting Memorial Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Shedd Bennett; three sons, Harold Bennett, of the home; Ernest Bennett of Newberry and Elmer Bennett of Joanna; one brother, Melvin Bennett of Myrtle Beach; one sister, Beatrice Sloan of Clinton; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 4 p.m. at McSwain Former Resident Dies In Virginia Warden A. Balcomb of Farm- ville, Va., died early Thursday morning in a Farmville hospital after undergoing surgery Wed nesday. Mr. Balcomb was manager of the local Rose’s Store and resided in Newberry for several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine Balcomb; two daugh ters, Mrs. Joe Purcell of Eaton- town, N. J., and Mrs. Emory Bed- enbaugh of Bishopville; five grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. J. R. Balcomb and a brother, H. L. Balcomb, both of Atlanta, Ga. Newberry Team Loop Champion A team that started out the ’59 baseball season with a bunch of question marks and a lack of hit ting ability came around at the end of the season and won the Little Four Conference Champ ionship for their second time in the past three years. Newberry concluded the season with a res pectable 9-5 overall record and 4-1 in loop action. Coach E. W. Burnette, who has held the head reins of baseball coach since 1956 made this state ment after Newberry’s come-from- behind 8-5 victory over Erskine College. “We’re real proud of the ’59 squad, for they did much bet ter than anticipated.. The fresh man pitching and other question marks came around very well. What they boys lacked in ability, they made up for in hustle. Those boys who did not play regularly contributed a great deal.” Coach Burnette did not single out any in dividual, “It was a team success,” he added. Newberry’s team leaders for the season are as follows: leading batsman Wyman Taylor, junior from Sumter, hitting .404; Bill Dukes leading home-run hitter from Orangeburg with 5 home- runs; also the leading RBI man with 12 RBI’s; the leading pitch er is little Ray Stoudemire from Chapin with a 4-0 record for the season. Ray’s record reads as such: 16 strike outs, 9 walks, pitched 50 endings. Stoudemire is a freshman at Newberry. Dedicate Annual To Peterson The Senior Class of Newberry College dedicated the 1959 edition of The Newberrian, the college an nual, to Steve Peterson at the chapel exercises in Holland Hall, Friday morning. May 15, 1959. Steve is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Peterson of Tarpon Springs, Fla. He entered Newberry College in the fall of 1955, and during his freshman years was elected vice president of his class. He also served as class representative on the Student Council, a member of the Student Activities Council, Student Athletic Association and the Block “N” Club. Steve, a star football player, was critically injured inthe game with Stetson University at New berry on November 10, 1956 and has been confined to a wbeel chair since then. Jersey No. 28 has been retired from the Newberry College football roster and placed in the trophy case as a token, tribute and testimony to Steve. Homecoming weekend in 1958 was centered around Steve, as this was his first visit on the campus ’ since his injury. 1 Steve’s class is graduating this month and in deep appreciation and love for him the class has ded icated the 1959 Newberrian to him, a loyal faithful “Fighting Red skin.” The citation reads: “To you, Steve, your class mates proudly dedicate the 1959 New berrian. You started with us as a Freshman in 1955 and served our class as vice president. You also were our representative to the Student Activities Association and the Athletics Council. You were a true leader. “We proudly watched your per formance on the gridiron as you led our Tribe to victories. Your good sportsmanship and skill soon won you wide recognition. A fav orite of all the fans, you lettered your first year. “Our sophomore year you re turned to Newberry to lead the “Fighting Redskins” as their skill ed and able quarterback. Then on the night of November 10, 1956, you were critically injured on the field of play, were hospitalized, and have since bravely faced the difficult road to recovery. “You have been with us, Steve, in our every thought and prayer. Your shining example of indomit able courage and steadfast faith in God is an inspiration to us all. Folk Is Agent United Funds The appointment of Daniel P. Folk II, 1721 Harper St. as a reg istered representative of Waddell & Reed, Inc., national distributor of United Funds, Inc., has been announced by the firm’s head quarters in Kansas City, Mo. For the past nine years, Folk has been a partner in the owner ship of Folk and Mayer Produce Co. He attended Clemson College and Newberry College. He is a member of the Newberry Junior Chamber of Commerce. Waddell & Reed, Inc. maintains 130 offices in 47 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The firm is principal underwriter of United Funds, Inc., one of the nation's largest mutual funds with more than 195,000 shareholders, and net assets in excess of $610,000,- 000. The fungus which causes leaf gall of azalea will not attack camellia and vice versa. “These deformed leaves should be picked from the plant as soon as they are seen,” the specialists advise. “This will remove the source of infection for another year, which usually takes place at the time the white layers of fungus spotres become exposed. “Fungicidal sprays such as 6-2- 100 bordeaux mix, Ferbam - 2 tablespoons per 1 gallon of water or Copper A - 3 tablespoons per 1 gallon of water will control the disease on azaleas. They should be applied before leaf buds open in the spring with a second spray 2 weeks later. “No fungicides are recommend ed to prevent the disease on Ca mellia. Hand picking of the leaf galls before the lower layer splits away is recommended for camel lia,” they add. greater stability! POLITICAL Announcements CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Mayor of Newberry and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. Ernest H. Layton Camellia And Azalea Leaf Disease Found The leaf gall disease of azalea and camellia sasanqua are preva lent over much of the state again this year. These diseases usually develop with the first flush of spring growth and cause unsightly deformed leaves. Clemson extension entomology and plant disease specialist point out that individual leaves on aza leas become thickened and gall like. Later the gall turns white with fungus tissue. Ultimately the galled leaves turn dark brown to greyish in color. The specialists explain that on camellia sasanqua, v the top leaves of new growth become thickened and appear fleshy in texture. Sev eral such leaves may develop on the top of one twig. Later the lower layer of the affected leaves becomes loosened and splits away to expose white masses of fungus tissue and spores. SMYRNA HD CLUB The Smyrna Home Demonstra tion Club, originally scheduled to meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Minick, will meet at the home of Mrs. D. F. Senn on Friday at 3 p.m. BIRTH OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Hunt are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter on Saturday afternoon. May 16 at Greenville General Hospital. Mrs. Hunt is the former Dorothy Dawkins, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Dawk ins of Newberry. FAR EAST (FHTNC)—Julian C. Sease, boatswain’s mate first class, USN, husband of the former Miss Kathryn Seybt of Pomaria, is serving aboard the heavy cruis er USS Los Angeles, operating as a unit of the U. S. Seventh Fleet in the Far East. The Los Angeles, armed with long range multi-purpose gun bat teries and the Regulus guided mis sile, is a component of Cruiser Di vision Five, and has Long Beach, Calif., as her homeport. Of the nearly five tons of dia monds mined annually, most go Into industrial use. Diamonds cut steel, saw stone, shape bowling balls, polish dental fillings, and play much of the world’s recorded music. You have by your courageous ex ample shown us the truth of the saying “When God shuts a door, he opens a window.” “It is with appreciation for your fine spirit, with gratitude for your good influence, and with love for you as our classmate that we of the class of 1959 proudly dedicate to you, Steve Peterson, this 1959 Newberrian.” Fire! Fire! Fire! If this were YOU would you have adequate insurance to... REPLACE YOUR HOME? PERSONAL BELONGINGS? GET THE BEST.. .at Purcells “Your Private Bankers" 1418 Main St. Newberry m CANDIDATE WARD 2 I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Alderman from Ward 2 and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. C. A. Dufford, Sr. CANDIDATE WARD 2 I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Alderman from Ward 2, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democra tic primary. George W. Martin CANDIDATE WARD 3 I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Alderman from w r ard 3, and pledge myself to abide the resuts of the Democratic primary. S. D. (Bozo) Paysinger KIRK PONTIAC-CADILLAC CO. 2100 Nance St. Newberry* S. C. CANDIDATE WARD 4 I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Al derman from Ward 4, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. Clarence B. DeHart CANDIDATE WARD 5 I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Al derman from Ward 5, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. Cecil E. Merchant CANDIDATE WARD 6 I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Al derman from Ward 6, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. Dwight W. Jones Newberry ills. Inc Proudly Hails NATIONAL WEEK MAY 18-23, 1959 AND URGES YOU TO USE MORE COTTON A PRODUCT WHICH SPELLS A GREAT FUTURE FOR THE SOUTH AND HER PEOPLE We, at Newberry Mills, Inc., are pleased to participate in the celebration of NATIONAL COTTON WEEK! Newberry Mills, Newberry, South Carolina