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PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 1959 un 1218 OolWg* Str*«t NEWBERRY. S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY O. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner Second-Class postage paid at Newberry, South Carolina. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $2.00 per year in ad vance; six months, $1.25. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS By SPECTATOR Are we a religious people? Do we really believe in God? Does it seem out of place for a journalist and radio com mentator to ask such questions or to discuss such funda mentals? Do we think today that real religion has no part in the every day affairs? Do we think “Business is business and religion is something apart from it”? If you walk through a cemetery would you think that our practicality is for six days and a bit of perfunctory church attendance and service for the seventh? We can’t leave our religion to the women and the preach ers ; mother nearly died for us once; she can’t die for us next time; nor can any preacher di( for us; we piust face that ourselves and alone. We all have Bibles; it adorns every home and lies on the table in great reverence, frequently unopened. What does The Book tell us? Time after time, incident after incident, the hand of God was seen in the affairs of His people. That is when they sought His guidance and obeyed His commandments. Those people in the Bible were men of flesh and blood; they were men who loved and were loved; they had friends and families, children and grandchildren; they had ambition and aspiration; some had great possessions; some had noth- Legal Holiday Notice Moil, Sept 71k (LABOR DAY) BEING A LEGAL HOLIDAY The Institutions Listed Below will not be open for business. The pub lic is urged to take notice of this and arrange all business accord ingly. Newberry County Bank NEWBERRY, S. C. JOANNA, S, The South Carolina National Bank Newberry Federal Savings & Loan Association The State Building and Loan Association The Bank of Commerce PROSPERITY, S. C. Strom, lurmond Cotton and Textiles« Althomgh each Senator must do his utmost to keep up with all legislation which comes before the Congress, to be effective in his representation of his constituency, he must select certain areas of legislative action on which tc con centrate. In determining what these areas should be, the econo my of his home State is a major considerations. In South Carolina, textiles is the largest industry. In fact, South Carolina is not only the largest textile production State, but it has almost one-third of the entire domestic textile production. As of July 4, 1959, there was a total of 20.3 million spindles of textile production in the United States, of which 6.6 million spin dles were in South Carolina. Any national policy which affects tex tiles therefore affects South Carolina more than any other state. Historically, South Carolina has been a major producer of cotton. Although we have lost ground comparatively in recent years, cot ton-growing is still a major item in our economy. Two national policies have been major handicaps to both textiles and cotton production. These are our foreign trade and “two-part” cotton programs. We are all well aware that the economy of the entire country de pends materially on foreign trade. Our economy is geared to the pro duction of more than we can con sume domestically. UndSr the leadership of former Secretary of State Cordell Hull, the United States inaugurated a program of “reciprocal trade.” Since the be ginning of the program, it has lost a great portion of its reciprocal nature. To be successful, a trade program must be truly recipro cal, and it must be shaped in such a way as to prevent our domes tic industries from being destroy ed by low-wage imports. I recent ly requested the Commerce De partment to compile statistics on the treatment of U. S. textiles by foreign countries which have tex tile industries of their own. The information received reveals that our trade program is largely a one-way street as far as textiles are concerned. Foreign countries are protecting their textile indus tries with tariffs, quota'* and cur rency manipulations. Such coun tries include Japan, India and the United Kingdom, which are ex porting great quantities of tex tiles to the U. S. I plan to make an address to the Senate on this matter very shortly. On August 1, 1959, the price differential on cotton increased to 8c per pbund. This means that a domestic manufacturer must pay 8c more for cotton, either do mestic or foreign, than his for eign competitor. As one result, the Ainerican textile industry is having to shift to the production of synthetics, providing less and less market for cotton. The Natonal Cotton Council has filed a petition with the Secretary of Agriculture for relief from this impossible situation. The Council includes cotton growers, ginners, merchants, warehousemen, seed crushers and spinners. The peti tion points out that the price dif ferential, when combined with low-wage foreign imports, is mak ing it impossible for our textile industry to stay in business and provide employment for the more than a million workers in textile and related industries. Unless some relief from the in equities in our trade program is granted, the entire structure of the program might well fall apart. Although textiles is the most hard hit, even such major industries as steel and automo biles are feeling the pinch. Lumber Freight Rates Another vital industry in South Carolina’s economy is lumber and lumber products. This industry is also suffering badly from Govern ment policies. West coast lumber has a natural advantage of cheap er production, while the South has traditionally enjoyed an ad vantage of proximity to the ma jor eastern markets. Freight rate policies by the Interstate Com: merce Commission have all but completely wiped out our advan tage by juggling the freight rates, making it almost^as cheap to ship lumber the long distance from the west coast to the east coast as it is to ship the short distance from the South to the East. At a hear ing on the nomination of ICC com missioners’ appointments, Senator Smathers and I brought up this matter. I believe that the ICC will shortly make a complete study of the discriminatory lumber freight rates. Sincerely, Strom Thurmond. PROSPERITY NEWS The William Lester Chapter of the U.D.C. will meet Friday, Sep tember 4th at 3:30 with Mrs. John Stockman, hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Lowman attended the wedding of their daughter, Mrs. Leona Koon of Columbia to Mr. Yoder Fulmer of Aiken, son of Mr. and Mrs. S, Y. Fulmer of Columbia, formerly of Prosperity. The wedding ceremony took place at St. Andrews Luth eran Church of Columbia, Satur day evening at seven o’clock. They will make their home in mg; some were hardy, vigorous and resourceful; some were weak and sickly; some died young; some died in old age; but all died; all are dead. After life’s fever they die, soon in unremembered graves. Where are the once mighty Babylonians and Chaldeans? Where are the invincible armies of Alexander the Great? Where are the fabulous Persians of Cyrus? Where is the all- embracing power of the Caesars? And the remarkable sway of Napoleon? The terrible and dreaded might of Hitler? All gone, but the Heavens declare the glory of God and the fir mament showeth His handiwork. Did you ever hear the hymn: The unwearied sun from day to day, doth its creator’s power display; and publishes in every land, the work of an Almighty hand? Using all the foregoing as a basis what think you of frat ernizing with people who repudiate God and would destroy our religion? Are we afraid of an earthly power? Is Russia stronger than Heaven? Or is Russia so much nearer than Heaven that our sense of expediency overrides all spiritual considerations? The Bible abounds in instances wherein the hand of Je hovah pushed aside the embattled armies of the’most vig orous and aggressive nations and saved the weak people of the Most High. This isn’t a sermon, nor am I a preacher. As just an or dinary reader of the Scriptures I see how the practical men of the ages were humbled and crushed because mere physical resistance does not usually suffice to defeat greater physical power. Throughout the ages there has been a more enduring force than mere physical power. We pay lip service to the august Maker and Ruler of all the World but set Him aside for the glitter and glamor of brute and mechanical means, as though all the Universe and all its elements were not the work of His hand and the expression of His omnipotence. With Jehovah man has all the resources of Science today and hereafter; all the things yet undiscovered and every new application of known elements. But thrusting only in what man knows, or can see or imagine he commits and con- 'ines himself to meet the enemy toe-to-toe in mere compara tive and competitive battle. Building Permits Aug. 28: O. F. Armfieldd, Sr., general repairs to dwelling, 1308 Milligan St., $2000; Armfield and Wells, one 5-room brick veneer dwelling, on Hillcrest, Fulmer and Henry Sts., $10,000. Aug. 29: C. E. Kinard, repairs to porch, 702 Wright St., $175. Pomaria. Katherine Baxter, Rt. 3, New berry. Marie Cannon, 829 Taylor St. Elliott Dunbar, Rt. 4. Clementine Barron and baby girl. Little Mountain. MILLS CLINIC PATIENTS Mrs. Frieda Koon and baby girl, Prosperity. Mrs. Minnie Johnson, Little Mountain. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith and baby girl, Batesburg. Oscar Ruff, Saluda. Brooks Haltiwanger, Little Mountain. Mrs. Zilla Koon, Prosperity. Mrs. Doris Bush, Chapin. T. M. Padgett, Newberry. Mary Lee Smith, Batesburg. Aiken. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Eargle at tended the Homecoming Sunday at Shady Grove Methodist Church, Richland County. Rudy Barnes of Columbia spent Sunday with Buddy Counts. Mrs. G. B. Brooks and Tommy of Columbia have returned home after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Counts. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy C. Barnes, Susan and Susan McDowell of Columbia were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Barnes. The Reverend and Mrs. B. M. Clark have been spending a two week’s vacation in North Carolina with their children and friends. While there, the Reverend Clark preached at the Homecoming in the church in Salisbury, which he had served in his first pastorate. The descendants of James Thad- eus Livingston and Emma Shealy Livingston gathered at the home of J. B. Livingston, Sr. on Sun day, August 30 to enjoy hours of fellowship and dinner. A large number were present. Miss Sally Bedenbaugh and A1 Potter attended the Synodical Youth Rally of the Luther League in Newberry over the past week end. Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. White Jr. of Charleston are receiving con gratulations on the birth of a daughter, Rebecca. They have an other daughter, Clarissa. Mrs. White is the former Claire Chap- pelle of Prosperity. Her mother, Mrs. A. R. Chappelle is visiting her daughter and family. Mrs. L. G. Outlaw spent the past weekend with her daughter in Bishopville. For the past week Mr. Robert Myers has been visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fel lers. He returned this week to Lewistown, Penn., accompanied by Mrs. Myers and their daughters, Sharon, Kathy and Roberta, who have been spending several weeks with Mrs. Myers’ mother, Mrs. H. L. Fellers. Last week, Marion Welborn Jr., of Anderson visited his cousin, Danny Hamm. Little Miss Susie Hamm had as a guest the past week, Miss Jean Epting of Newberry. Mrs. G. F. Clarkson had with her the past week her daughter, Mrs. Marion Welborn of Ander son. A Hymn Festival was held Sunday evening at Wightman Chapel. Those participating were: Lexington Baptist Choir, St. Lukes Lutheran Youth Choir; Zion Choir and Wightman Choirs. After the services, the choirs enjoyed a per iod of fellowship in the assembly hall of the church. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Shealy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Connelly w*ere in Charleston on Friday and Satur day for Mr. Shealy to attend a business meeting. While there they paid a visit to Mrs. Carroll Shealy and boys who are with her sister on Sullivan’s Island while Major Shealy is away for further training. Those who have returned to their teaching in Columbia City schools are: Miss Grace Sease, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Luther Jr. and Mr. Grady Sandford. Hospital Patients Harold Black, Rt. 4. Manley Gordon Bedenbaugh, Rt. 1, Prosperity. Dr. James Ira Bedenbaugh’ Prosperity. Mrs. Ida Baker, 619 Main St. Mrs. Alfreida Brigman and baby boy, 812 Byron Rd., Columbia. Mst. Phillip Corley, Rt. 1, Sa luda. Harold Gilliam, 1425 Coleman St., Whitmire. James P. Halfacre, 2018 Glenn St. John S. Harmon, Rt. 2, Pros perity. Mrs. Mamie Harmon, Rt. 1, Prosperity. Mrs. Estelle Kinard, 530 Wright St. Heyward Lever, Rt. 3, Clinton. Mst. Bobbie Livingston, Rt. 1. Mrs. Euna Mize, Rt. 1. Mrs. Estelle Marlowe, Harring ton St. Wayne Ringer, Rt. 2, Pomaria. Mrs. Margaret Roland, 45-L Springhill Apts. Heber Shealy, Rt. 1, Chapin. Mrs. Hassie Sligh, 1248 Hunt St. Robert Turner, 1907 Montgom ery St. James Wicker, Rt. 2. Mrs. Clara L. Wright, 808 Col lege St. Mrs. Lorraine McCartha, Rt. 2, Prosperity. Mrs. Ozie Krell, Rt. 2, Pros perity. Luke Bonham, Rt. 5, Saluda. Rayford Brooks, Rt. 2, Box 60, NOW... YOU CAN OWN a BEAUTIFUL LOT in “GREENACRES-0N-LAKE-GREENW00D” $9 DOWN * $4 A MONTH Own a place in the most beautiful development on LAKE GREENWOOD . place for your week end cabin ... or trailer ... Or a five to ten acre estate. u 99 GREENACRES ON LAKE GREENWOOD Offers You the BUY of the DECADE! This new development of 400 acres with miles of lake front is ideally situated and during the opening sale priced so low that you can buy a lot with pocket change . . . even one dollar per week will buy a large lot 50 by 200 feet. -PRICES and TERMS 300 lots @ $ 99 $ 9 down $ 4 per month 75 lots (a) $149 - - - $14 down - - - $ 6 per month 85 lots @ $189 $19 down $ 8 per month lake front lots (60 foot frontage) @ $8 per front foot . . $1 per front foot down 25c per front foot per month \ ACREAGE TRACTS 2 to ten acres @ $180 per acre $20 per acre down $6 per acre per month. these prices and terms apply only to opening sale! SEPT. 5th thru SEPT. 28th, 1959 Sales representatives will be on the prbpeWy every day from 19:00 A. M. until dark. To get to the property go through Laurens to Waterloo and turn right, then follow the arrow signs to Greenacres. Every lot in Greenacres carries with it a permanent right-of-way easement for the use and en joyment of over 1000 feet of lake frontage for launching of boats, fishing, swimming, etc., at NO EXTRA COST. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE OPENING SALE IN PERSON USE THE COUPON BELOW - - - BUY A LOT BY MAIL - - - HOLTON DEVELOPMENT CO. BOX 651, GREENVILLE, S. C. I enclose $ please select for me lots (g) $ each in accord with the terms of this ad. It is understood that I have until Sept. 25th to visit and inspect the property and that if I am not 100% satisfied, I may select another lot or have my money refunded in fulL NAME AGE. SEX RACE. STREET or RFD CITY. STATE_. MAIL ORDERS WILL BE FILLED IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE RECEIVED! Purchasers will be notified by return mail. The management reserves the right to cancell this mail order offer without notice and to refuse to sell to any person by returning the money sent in. Since this is an all white development, sales will be confined to members of the white race. Use coupon only if you cannot attend the sale. Money-back guarantee! All orders must be post marked on or before midnight, September 8th, 1959. How many times have you said ... “I wish I had bought a lot in such and such a development . . . while prices were low.” . . . DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Land Values only go UP. Sale Starts Saturday, September 5th Open Daily Until Sept. 28th Holton Development Company, Box 651, Greenville, S. C. •tftr&aft&ct* t**&*«» V . WITH A Low-Cost GOOD ADVICE! THERE’S MIND IN GETTING OUT UP OF GREAT PEACE OF UNDER A PILE- You can pay them off all at once with cash from a low-cost loan from us. Then you will have only one payment to make each month . . . saving you time and steps,. Come in today and let us explain this low-cost plan to you. Purcells “YOUR PRIVATE BANKERS »» 1418 Main St. Newberry, S. C. .Anti jfi Afro ' tf*toTbpw-L>-ir;r> vrrutrr'