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When you are expecting a check, anything else that comes in the mail s “junk.” Wet sidewalk cement attracts children and dogs as surely and dis astrously as honey attracts flies. VOLUME 22; NUMBER 9. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1959 + $2.00 PER YEAR By The Way * by Aborts Sanders WHY NOT HERE? There are certain ones among the readers of this corner who will not agree with what I am going to say here; at least they, wouldn’t admit it, but there is one reason that stands out plainly and clear ly to all who will look when it comes to a question of new indus try locating in Newberry. “Why can’t Newberry get some thing like Greenwood got last week—a $15 million plant?” New berry has much more to offer: la bor supply, water and electric faci lities, not-too-high taxes, a good college, good schools (compara tively speaking) and good people. All of these things might make an industry look twice, except that on the first look they find New berry has something else to offer which it doesn’t want: organized labor. Owners of the businesses in Newberry know this but most of them won’t say it in a voice loud enough to be heard by a union member. If any such expression of opinion was heard, the mer chants might lose a dollar. - Charlie Daniel has probably bought more industry to this state ;than any other one person; and Charlie Daniel is not likely to recommend location of any indus try in a union-ridden town. The «ame is true of the State Develop ment Board. They know that New berry has had its organized labor; that it has had its strikes. They wouldn’t bring that record before a prospective industry. Newberry’s only hope for addi tional industry lies in possible ex pansion of existing plants, such as was done by the Kendall Com pany several years ago, or the possibility of luring an industry which'already has what is known .as a “company owned” union, bringing said union with iG There was a time when labor unions were needed. They have done a job which needed to be done in many places, of that these is no doubt. But they have over stepped their bounds in too many instances. They have demanded too much; they have allowed in filtration by gangsters and crooks but they do nothing about it. One of my union friends even told me “the workers want to turn in grievances which aren t really grievances at all.” Mill managers have told me “I spend so much time on petty grievances that I hardly have time to run the mill.” Big industry knows what it means to have organized labor, and you can bet your bottom dol lar that 99% of the reputable com panies are going to shy away from a town with four organized locals which supposedly represent a ma jority of workers in all Newberry manufacturing plants. The businessman on Main street need not ask “Why can’t we get an industry?” He knows the ans wer, even though he won’t repeat it above a whisper. CANINE PROBLEM Thanks to those of you who backed me up on the “loose dog” situation. I fear however, that our efforts are in vain. I am told that a number of years ago, the Jaycees took a “survey” of citizens as to what should be done to improve our city. The largest number, by far, said “pass a law requiring dog owners to keep their licensed animals fenced or leashed; di spose of stray dogs.” The Jay cees submitted the request. Council did not see fit to do anything about it. Are the city fathers still waiting for a child—perhaps even their own—to be torn to pieces be fore they will take action? uation existed in other courses, too. This teacher gave up her job at the end of the year. “I like teaching and I like working with young people, but there are two reasons I would not continue. One is the amount of paper work— there is so much of that, reports, etc., that there is hardly any time left to teach. Another is the dis- ciplinine problem. There is no con trolling those children. They are not taught discipline at home and we can’t teach them in school some thing they should have learned at home from infancy.” She said the five of her 8th grade students for having committed crimes of va- were on probation from the courts rious sorts. Because of these situations, the schools, not only in Virginia, but nation-wide, are losing their best teachers. Another problem she had is one I have often written about-— the exceptionally bright students who should have been given ad vanced material, “But there was just no time to do it.” So Newberry isn’t the only place with school problems, and while I think educators have strayed too far from teaching of the funda mentals, parents are largely to blame. They insist their children should pass, whether capable of doing the work or not; they will not condone division of grades ac cording to ability or achievement, because it would be a social stigma for Johnny or Jane to be put in a C or D section. They allow their children, even those capable of mastering the harder courses, to take “crip” courses which will mean nothing to their future and will fail to provide “brains” for the country tomorrow. The schools are at fault, too. They must realize that a student who is capable should be required to take the harder courses, and that a separate curriculum must be set up for those who are men tally unable to cope with math, science, foreign languages. Cap able counsellors should be avail able to guide all students to the path of best achievement. I believe that eventually, our schools will have such a program, but how far in the future? Now is the time for our leaders to clamp down and say to the students .“if you are going to this school, you are going to study and learn. If you are here to play go on «back home and don’t bother us.” School Bond Issue Will Again Be Sought, Says County Board County Judging Team Goes To Compete In State Meet SCHOOL PROBLEMS I had the pleasure the other day of talking to a teacher from Vir ginia. I am always interested to hear first-hand about the opera tion of schools in other states. The high school in which this young lady taught last year is considered to be one of the largest and best rated in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Salary ranges for academic teacers, she told me, are good, the maximum being $5600. She felt that the starting salary, $3600, is too low, but even so, it is over $1000 higher than the starting salary in this state. The teacher I refer to taught eighth grade. She related that ehe had been certified to teach three subjects, none of which she was teaching. Only two of the math teachers in that tremendous high school had math as their ma jor field in College. The same sit- Employed By Columbia Church i The appointment of Miss Mabel Wicker as Director of Christian Edilcation at Covenant Presby terian Church was announced to day by The Rev. Cecil D. Brear- ly Jr., pastor of the Columbia Church. Miss Wicker, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Wicker of Kinards, is a 1959 graduate of Montreat College, Montreat, N. C. She has served as Vice President of the Freshman Class, President of the Sophomore Class, Secre tary of the Student Government, and Vice-President of the Student Body. She also served twice on the Montreat College May Court. Supervisors To Be Entertained A barbecue dinner will be held at the Willowbrook Clubhouse Saturday night, June 27 by New berry Mills, Inc. for all supervis ory and staff personnel, according to L. E. Gatlin, general manager. The dinner meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and will be attended by all members of the staff, all over seers and shift foremen. Calhoun Life To Convene Representatives of Calhoun Life Insurance Company of S. C. will gather at the General Oglethorpe Hotel, Savannah, Ga., July 1-3 for the Company’s annual convention, President Robert H. Lovvorn has announced. Attending from Newberry will be Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Shealy, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sease, Mr. and Mrs. George Lominick, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ruff and J. P. Moon. (By COUNTY AGENTS) Dairy Judging Newberry County is going to be represented at the State 4-H Judg ing event, Friday, June 26th. This event is to be held at Clemson Col lege. James Dominick, Jr., Jimmy Koon, Perry Hamm, and David Sease will be the 4-H members representing our County. These boys have been training during the past several weeks here in the county; Judging Jersey, Guernsey and Holstein breeds of dairy ani mals. We wish to express our appre ciation to Mr. William Senn, Mr. J. F. Hawkins, Mr. Sam Gary, Mr.. Clifford Smith, and Mr. I. M. Smith and the Herdsman of each for the cooperation they have giv en. These folks provided the ani mals for these boys to practice their judging. Each of these boys will agree that practice means an awful lot to them. Lectures and pictures have their places, but seeing the ani mals, their movement and confor mation can’t be beat when you are learning dairy animals. We will be selecting our Junior Judging team during the month of July. The junior boys have been training with the senior boys this month. Each one of our Senior members will have a chance to win a trip to Waterloo, Iowa. Trips will be awarded to the two higest scorers from any one county and then to awarded to the two highest scorers any one county and then to the next two highest scorers from any county in the state. 4-H Camp Well, its hot weather again and time to swim, play and just have a lot of fun. When we speak of having fun, we think of 4-H Camp. 4-H Camp provides all of the above, and then some. You may be wondering if you are eligible to attend 4-H Camp this year. If you can qualify for the following you may attend. 4-H Girls who have written two stories for their 1958-1959 record and boys who have, or will turn in completed Safety records by July 1st. Newberry County 4-H Boys and girls are planning to attend Camp Long, located near Aiken, S. C., the week of July 13th through 17th. Cost will be $8.50 including insurance and transportation. Remember to return your card if you plan to attend Camp this year. Every member plan to go and enjoy a week of fun as well as an educational week. Boys, we plan to have tractor driving in struction this year. If you live on a farm and don’t know the safety features and checks to make on a tractor before operating it, you’ll want to join this instruction at camp. Borden Milk Producers Since there are a number of folks in Newberry County produc ing milk for Borden Company, we would like to tell you about their incentive plan for their producers. They have, as you know, been paying you a 15 cent per hundred weight premium for milk, cooled in a mechanical cooler. Effective the 16th of June, the following program in addition to the pro gram now in effect will be follow ed. From April 1 thru September 30, if your milk deliveries to the plant average 200 pounds of fluid milk per day, in a pay period, you will receive a premium of 35 cents per hundred pounds of fluid milk for that period. During the period October 1 thru March 31, if your deliveries average 100 pounds of fluid milk per day, in a pay period, you will receive the 35 cents pre mium per 100 pounds of fluid milk for that period. This can mean more money in your pocket for doing a little better job. Appreciation We wish to thank the newspap ers for their cooperation. This is one media of communication which reaches the majority of the people. The newspapers have carried and are carrying the farm news to all ages and to people in all pro fessions. We can inform the public of changes and new developments in agriculture; we can remind our farmers of recommended practices for more efficient farming. Our youth in their 4-H Club work can receive congratulations for their work well done from folks all over the county, neighboring counties and state. People read the newspapers and we are appreciative that we are afforded the opportunity to have space in this important media of communication. Bloodmobile Gets 100 Pints One hundred pints of blood were donated when the Red Cross Blood- mobile visited Newberry Monday of this week, according to Wayne Martin, chairman of the local Red Cross chapter. Fifteen additional persons were on hand to donate blood but were rejected. This does not necessarily mean that the Newberry blood bank will continue, said Mr. Martin, adding that funds are also necessary and that the fund drive which is now in process is about $3000 short of the quota. He urged that Newber- rians donate in order that the county may retain the blood bank and that the Red Cross may carry on other services for Which it is established. Attend State HD Convention The South Carolina Home De monstration Council is holding its 39th annual convention at Win- throp College, Rock Hill, June 23- 26 according to Mrs. L. Edward Chandler, president of the New berry County Home Demonstration Council. The theme of the convention, “Doors to Greater Opportunities,” v/as emphasized in talks and dis cussions. Dr. Virginia S. Hardie of Highlands, N. C. was the featured speaker on the program. Her sub ject was “Knock and It Shall Be Opened Unto You.” Other speakers for the 5-day meeting were Thos. W. Morgan, associate director of the Clemson Extension Service, and Dr. Alma Bentley, state supervisor of home economics education, Department of Education, Columbia. Mr. Mor gan talked on ‘‘Doors to Greater Opportunities for Women as Lead ers,” and Dr. Bentley discussed “Doors to Greater Opportunities Through Home Economics.” Approximately 600 home demon stration council members in the state are attending the meeting. They participated in workshop sessions and group discussions on various phases of family living as it relates to present-day problems. Newberry County along with se veral other counties were hostess to the reception Tuesday night. Mrs. John Earle Smith, State Religion and Family Life Chair man conducted a workshop Tues day afternoon for .county chair- man. Participating in workshops Tues day afternoon was Mrs. Paul Long, Education group and Mrs. B. V. Chapman, Legislative group. Mrs. W. C. Koon and Mrs. B. V. Chapman participated in the Fash ion Show, Wednesday night which featured “Made at Home Fashions Those attending for the entire session were: Mrs. V. H. Sin clair, Mrs. W. C. Hughes, Mre. L. Edward Chandler, Mrs. B. V. Chapman, Mrs. John Earle Smith, Mrs. W. C. Koon, Mrs. T. P. Crooks, Miss Doney Crain and Mrs. Margie D. Freeman. HENTZ REUNION The descendants of the late William A. and Lena Abrams Hentz will hold their annual fami ly reunion on Sunday, June 28 at the old homestead, now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Hentz near Pomaria. All are urged to come and bring well-filled picnic baskets. Mr. and Mrs. William Loveran are making their home at 1206 The County Board of Education, at its regular Tuesday night meet ing, decided that the only way Newberry would be able to com plete its building program in the foreseeable future was to have a bond issue for that purpose. This decision came after the Board was advised recently by Dr. E. R. Crowe, chairman of the State Finance Commission, that not only would Newberry County not get any funds this year, but the coun ty might as well not expect any funds in the near future for its building program. \ As a result of the decision to seek approval of a bond issue, the individual board members will con sult with advisory boards in each area of the county and secure a list of needed buildings and re pairs. The list is expected to be consolidated at the next Board meeting, and estimates will be made to determine the amount of money necessary to complete the school building program in the county. The largest items will be new elementary and junior high schools in the city, since all other areas have completed major projects such as these. The Board sought approval of a $775,000 bond issue several years ago but Newberry taxpayers voted against the proposal. Since that time, funds available from the State Finance Commission have been used to build Mid-Carolina High School, a cafeteria at Po maria Elementary School, and renovation and a cafeteria at Pros perity elementary school in addi tion to minor repair projects. More information concerning the bond issue are expected to be given at the next County Board meeting. Mill Announces Vacation Pay The vacation pay for employees of Newberry Mills, Inc. has been computed and checks will be dis tributed prior to the vacation pe riod which begins on July 4. The total amount to be paid all eligible Newberry Mills employees will be in excess of $52,000. The plant will be closed from 6 a.m. on July 4th until 6 a.m. July 13 for the vacation period. Officials of the local Kendall plants stated today that their va cation, payroll figures will be re leased next week. The quarterly Safety Award din ner for the safety committees of Newberry Mills, Inc. was held at the Willowbrook Clubhouse Satur day night, June 20, at 6 p.m. The dinner was gixpn by the mill to the chairman of each department and to the safety committees of the de partment showing the best safety record for the three months ended May 31, 1959. The winning department for this quarter was the Weave Room and this department had an accident free record. The overseer is L. M. Brooks and other members of the safety committee for this depart ment are Clifton Dorn, Doris Wise, Colie Hogge, Evelyn Franklin, Ernest Kibler, A P. Coleman, Mil dred Dominick, Roy Bedenbaugh, Eva Fulmer^Toe Taylor, Jack Senn, H. O. Ballew, Leona Broome, Carl Harris, Margaret Cook. Avery fine meal was served by Mrs. Sara Wallace. The program consisted of a brief talk by L. E. Gatlin, general manager, and a safety film. . Mrs. Eula Alewine, a retired employee who had 41 years of ac cident free service, was guest of honor. Some of those who enjoyed the occasion are shown in the Sun- photo above, left to right, A1 Whitehead, personnel manager; Wirt Jennings, master mechanic; Tommy Setzler, standards depart ment; Laurie Harrison, office manager, Fred Weir Jr., plant superintendent; J. E. Cox, card, room overseer; L. E. Gatlin, gen eral manager. Miss Alewine, Fel ton Mundy, of Aragon Mills, Ga., a guest; and Zane C. Evans, spin ning room overseer. Large Majority of Merchants Vote To Stay Closed July 4th O C4- Some Licenses Permit Driving Under Sixteen South Carolina’s new driver li cense law, effective July 1, raises the minimum age for driving to 16, but provides that the Highway Department may issue “Special Restricted Drivers’ License” to persons from 14 to 16 years old who have passed all required tests. The Highway Department is now preparing new license forms, issuing instructions to examiners and taking other steps necessary for setting the administration of the law in full motion. It antici pates considerable activity because of the extensive revisions to the old driver license law. The new minimum age law is not retroactive, and therefore per sons now under 16 who have li censes mqy continue to drive after June 30 as in the past. They will not have to get new licenses. A special Restricted Driver’s Li cense will be issued only to an ap plicant between 14 and 16 who has first been issued a beginner’s per mit (in effect for at least 15 days) and who has passed all required tests. These are tests for vision, knowledge of road signs and traf fic laws, and an actual driving test. The Special Restricted License issued to 14-16-year-olds will be plainly marked “Special-Restrict ed” on the face. The conditions under, which the youthful holders may operate motor vehicles will be printed on the back. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Inabinet and family have moved to Charleston to make their home, and are re siding at 905 Canterbury Dr., Sherwood Forest. Social Security Hints Are Given “Speed up the payment of your first benefit check by contacting your social security office a few weeks before you retire,” is the advice given by Miss Martha Pressly, Manager of the Green wood Social Security Administra tion District office. “Then while you are still working, our office can complete the development ne cessary in your case and have your benefit ready for you soon after you actually retire.” Miss Pressly also stated that persons applying for social se curity benefits can speed the pay ment of their claims by bringing the necessary records with them. If you are self-employed, a copy of Proof of age is generally required, your most recent income tax re turn is necessary, “But don’t delay filing your claim just because you don’t have these proofs handy,” she added. While a birth or baptismal certi ficate is generally the best proof of age, certain other old documents or records are acceptable. Miss Pressly explained. She suggests that persons who believe they have difficulty in locating proof of age ask her office for specific informa tion on what types of proof are acceptable and how they. may be obtained. SCOUT PROMOTIONS Troop 66: Jimmy Clamp, Kenneth Cook and Paul Fesperman to Second Class; George Moore ana Alan Paysinger to First ICass. Merit Badges, Troop 66: Dan Chandler, Machinery; Leon Graves, Safety; Charles Huffstet- ler, Fishing, Home Repairs; Alan Paysinger, Farm Machinery. Troop 1: Gene Morehead, Swim ming. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Cromer are now residing at 2106 1-2 Brown St. Mrs. Ralph L. Epting and sons, Kerry and Scott and Marilyn Bed enbaugh spent last week at Myr tle Beach while Mr. Epting was on active duty training at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Mrs. Guy V. Whitener left last weekend to spend a few weeks at the Whiteners summer home at the Isle of Palms. T. Roy Summer and Lester Lee Bedenbaugh attended the Men’s Apparel show at Radio Center in Charlotte Sunday. Mrs. George Senn is spending the summer months in Newberry in an apartment in the home of Miss Marie Moore on College St. Must Pass Tests Effective July 1, when the new driver license law becomes effect ive, anyone qualifying for a Be ginner’s driving permit must first pass all parts of the complete driv ing test, except the road test. This is a provision of the revis ed driver license law enacted at the 1959 session of the General Assembly. The Highway Department an nounced that applications for be ginners’ permits would be taken at convenient field offices located throughout the state, as in the past. However, all beginners’ per mits will be issued > in the Colum bia office and mailed to the ap plicants. This is the same pro cedure which now applies to driv er licenses. Beginners’ permits will be issued for an effective pe riod of six months, as compared to a maximum Of 120 days under the old law, and must be in the im mediate possession of the learners when operating motor vehicles. The holder of a beginner’s per mit, when driving, must have in the front seat with him a licensed driver 21 years or over who has had at least a year’s driving ex perience. The Department, after issuing an applicant his first be ginner’s permit for six months, may refuse to renew or issue a new permit when the examining officer has reason to believe the applicant, if over 16 years of age, has not made bona fide effort to pass the required road test. It may also refuse to renew the permit if there are indications the appli cant does not have the aptitude to pass a road test. Supply Officers Are Needed The Fifth U. S. Civil Service Regional office recently announced examinations for general supply officer at $4980 to $7030 and mes senger at $2960 to 3266 a year. Applications for messenger will be accepted from veterans only as competition in this examination is restricted by law to veterans. Applications for general supply officer must be received or post marked by June 29, 1969 and appli cations for messenger will be ac cepted until July 20, 1959. Persons interested in these posi tions may get application forms or information as to where such forms are available at any Post Office. Members of the Newberry Mer chants Association voted Tuesday morning by a large majority, to recommend that all stores be clos ed on July 4th, rescinding action taken on May 26, according to Gerald Paysinger, president of the Association. Directors for the ensuing year to serve the association were also elected at the Tuesday meeting. They are Jimmy Coggins, John Norris, J. N. Beard, A1 Rabin, Earl Bergen and Frank Smith. According to Mr. Paysinger, the directors will meet at an early date to elect officers and plan for the coming year. GREETINGS <! BIRTHDAY June 28: Mrs. Douglas Horns by Jr., Olin Inabinet, Mrs. T. Roy Summer Sr., Lonnie Gil liam, Mrs. R. M. Lominack, Mrs. C. C. Hutto, Kenneth Ross Har mon, Frances Derrick, Tommy Ann Werts, Mrs. H. D. Hollings worth, Harriett Ann Senn, Ed die Blackwell, Paula Fnller, H. B. Rayfield, Joe F. Bedenbaugh, Jack Hawkins, Doris Dufford Eargle, Katherine D. Senn, Sam Burns, Mrs. H. L. Parr, Ralph Parr Baker Jr. June 29: Miss Annie Abrams, Pauline Wicker, Mrs. Gertrude Duckett, J. E. Kinard, George Lipscomb, Rev. Charles B. Daw kins, Butch Price. , June 30: Mrs. Kirby Lominack, John L. Epps Jr n Mrs. Ethel Swygert, Mary S. Watkins, Ed win Nichols, D. R. Son, Howard B. Kirkegard Jr., Tommy Bal lew, Edna Kirkegard, Henry Chappell, Linda Ruth Wicker. July 1: Miss Ruby Dennis, Sims Tompkins, Mrs. Milton Moore, Bobby Harmon, James Nance Parr, Emily Moore, Mrs. Ervin D. Richardson, Mrs. W. B. Boinest Jr n Mrs. Clifford Smith, Patsy Ruth Senn, Lucille Long, Grace O. Hazel, Mrs. Clayton Smith, Lt, Robert Spraul Jr., Rev. Clarence B. Word. July 2: Thomas Morris, Sam P. Shannon, Mrs. Walter Davis, Allan Dominick, Wilbur J. Ring er, Marie K. Farr. July 3: Billie T. Parr, Walter Baker Summer, Mrs. Jake Booz er, A. B. Lake, Curtis Doolittle, Lewis Lipscomb, Bettie Sum mer, Rebecca G. Turner. July 4: Mrs. F. J. Weir, Joe Chappells, Susan Boland, James Oscar Quattlebaum, J H. Long, Elliott Mayer, Mrs. J. H. Booz er, Sallie Abrams, Robert Creek- more, Terry Kay Newton, Nancy Hornsby, John A. Senn.