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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1959 THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE THREE J. Burder Ligon Died Friday J. Burder Ligon, 84, of Town- vilie, died at 1 a.m. Friday at the home of his nephew, W. P. Ligon, in Pacolet after an illness of six months. Mr. Ligon had been making his home with his nephew during his illness. A native of Newberry, he was a son of the late Rev. T. C. and Medora Boozer Ligon. Funeral services were conduct ed at 11 a.m. Saturday at Town- ville Presbyterian Church by Rev. Lawrence Briggs and Dr. Sidney J. I.. Crouch. 'Burial was in the Townville Presbyterian Church Cemetery. C. W. Kirby, 73, Rites Sunday Charles Wilton Kirby, 73, died early Saturday morning at the Newberry County Memorial hos pital after two weeks of illness. He had been in declining health for the past five years. Mr. Kirby was born and rear ed at Pelzer, the son of the late William D. and Margaret McCel- len Kirby. He moved to Newber ry 35 years ago and was former ly employed by the Oakland Plant of Kendall Mills. He also was a former employe of the Mc Cormick Mill. He was a member of Hunt Me morial Baptist Church, a former deacon and an honorary deacon of the church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Kirby of Newberry; two sons, Ralph J. Kirby of New berry and Charlton L. Kirby of Milton, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Cecil Ammons of Jackson, Mrs. Harold O. Cook of Newberry, Mrs. J. C. Bowers of Chester, and Mrs. Troy Elrod of Aiken; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Ledford and Mrs. Marie Hawkins, both of An derson; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hunt Me morial Church by Rev. D. W. Satterfield and Rev. D. M. Shull. Burial was in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were James King, Robert Hite, W. C. Am mons Jr., Ramey Taylor, Willie Holsonback, Guy Longshore. Honorary escort was composed of Andy Bowen, Roy Cochcroft, Albert Jones, M. A. Jones, Ger ald Paysinger, Wilton Elrod, Ed win Adams, Curtis (Shine) Greg ory, Dr. E. G. Able, Dr. James A. Underwood, D. O. Carpenter, F. H. McConnell and deacons of Hunt Memorial Baptist Church. Flower attendants were Mrs. Robert Hite, Mi's. Christine Ses- soms, Mrs. Bethel Mazza, Mrs. Robert Creekmore, Mrs. Sam, Miss Lorraine Paris and Darr Burns, Mrs. J. N. Ruff Jr., and \yj se Th e program, “Music in the Mrs. Edna Phillips. Mother Of Local Resident Dies Mrs. Sallie Parr Gregory, 91, died Saturday morning at a Union hospital after a long ill ness. Mrs. Gregory was a lifelong resident of Union County and the oldest member of the Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include a son. Will Gregory of Newberry. Funeral services were conduct ed Sunday at Salem Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Phil lip Duckett, Rev. J. Hershey Longenecker and Rev Marvin C. and a rhythm march of a circus clown, horses, elephants; Second Grade, “Bushy Tail” and “March- ing Song”; Third Grade, “Merry- go-round” and a display of pic tures showing the correlation with art, “America the Beautiful”; Fourth Grade, ‘Old Hundred” and a display of art, “Star Spangled Banner”; Fifth Grade, “Caisson Song” and “Marine Hymn” and art correlation with folk songs in the pictures of a covered wagon and an American Indian. The Junior High group sang “Ash Grove” and displayed the use of harp and bells. The Senior High group sang “Praise Ye the Lord,” “Lord of Life and King All Glorious,” and “Who is Syl via.” After these renditions, Mrs. Abrams gave some remarks about the school program as a princi pal sees it; Mrs. C. M. Smith from the viewpoint of a parent, and P. K. Harmon from an administra tor’s vision of musical education in the county. He stated that the county now has eight trained mu sicians teaching in the schools as compared with one or two ten years ago. During the social period, punch and delicious sandwiches and cakes were served in the dining room. THE LONG CLIMB . . . Luxembourg bicycle racer Charly Gaul pedals his way up an Alpine road at Courmayeur, Italy, in tho “Tour of Italy” cross-country race. Calhoun Life Shows Large Income Gain try and poultry products, and $443,841 for livestock and live stock products. The value of forest products sold from the county’s farms was $142,205. Hembree. Burial church cemetery. was in the School Groups Entertain At Club Meeting The Newberry Music Club met at the home of Mrs. Marvin Rucker on November 10. Enter taining with her were Mrs. P. N. Abrams, Mrs. Richard Baker, Farm Census Started Here Schools,” was lead by Miss Jua nita Hitt. There were selections RETURNS FROM by a few pupils from the differe- JOHNS HOPKINS j ent grades, by a junior high Hayne Folk, son of Mr. and! group, by a senior high ensemble, Mrs. Hamilton Folk, who under- and by the practice teacher from went heart surgery at Johns Hop- i the college. kins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.,| The program was as follows: several -weeks ago, returned by Solos by Miss Sheila Patterson, Whitaker ambulance to his home in Newberry Tuesday, and is get ting along nicely. “Marie Antoinette” and “Summer time,’ accompanied by Miss Ruff; First Grade, “Grace for a Child” Field work in the 1959 Census of Agriculture got underway lo cally yesterday when a force of Census takers started visiting every farm in the area, it was an nounced today by Field Director Joseph R. Norwood of the Census Bureau’s regional office at Char lotte. Farm census questionnaires have been mailed to all farm op erators. The census takers will visit all local farms to collect the questionnaires and, if necessary, assist the farmer in filling out the report form. The field director emphasized that all information about indi viduals and their farm operations furnished to the Census Bureau is held in absolute confidence un der Federal law. It is used only to provide summary figures such as totals, averages, and percent ages. The information on an indi vidual report cannot be furnished to any one other than sworn Cen sus employees and thus cannot be used for investigation, taxation, or regulation. COLUMBIA—A 300 per cent in crease in total annual income over j the last four years was reported this week by officers of Calhoun Life Insurance Co., at the fall meeting of the company’s Advis ory Board of Directors. President Robert H. Lovvorn told the group that insurance in force will exceed $65 million by the end of this year, an increase of some $10 million during 1959. Others reporting on Company affairs were Ernest L. Isenhower Jr., vice president, Credit Life; W. L. DuBose, assistant vice president, Combination Division; and RobeH C. Seabrook, vice president, ordinary Department. Presiding was Edwin H. Coop er, chairman of the company’s Executive Committee. Calhoun Life is a South Caro- Hospital Births MAY Mr. and Mrs. Otho D. May Jr. of Rt. 5, Saluda announce the birth of an eight pound, six ounce son, Otho D., Ill, on November 11 at Newberry hospital. Mrs. May is the former Otha Eudene Banks. LAWRENCE Mr. and Mrs. William Basken Lawrence Jr. of 1218 Walnut St. announce the birth of a seven pound, four ounce daughter, Mary Elizabeth, on November 11 at the local hospital. The mother is the former Mary Elizabeth Wall. LAKE Mr. and Mrs. Larry Leon Lake of Route 1, Saluda announce the birth of an eight pound, 13 ounce son, Reedy Leon, on November 16 years ago. With offices and agents in all sections of the state, it now employs 160 people. The company has more than 800 stockholders throughout the state. Newberry Lumber lina company founded nearly six!Newberry hospital. Mrs. Lake before marriage, was Mary June Caldwell. BOOKMOBILE THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Oakland Mill, Mrs. J. I. Ringer Oakland Mill, Mrs. Reeder Brooks Airport Community, Buck’s Place Gary Community, Mrs. A. P. Ra- mage Bush River Community, Mrs. Willie Singley Bush River Community, Mrs. Lamar King Bush River School Tranwood Community, Mr. R. E. Gee FRIDAY, NOV. 20 West End School Whitmire Library Newberry, S. C. Phone 56 A. W. MURRAY, President CYRIL HUTCHINSON, Vice-President JAMES W. HENDERSON, Secretary-Treasurer and Manager Cash and Carry! Last Census Figures Given The 1959 Census of Agriculture, now underway in Newberry Coun ty, will bring up to date farm sta tistics last collected in 1954, when the farm census revealed the fol lowing facts; The value of products sold in 1954 by farm operators was $3,- 337,610. The value of all crops sold was $1,147,354 and included $1,107,438 for field crops, $2,135 for vege tables, $20,556 for fruits and nuts, and $17,225 for horticultural specialties. The value of all livestock and livestock products ^old was. $2',- 048,051 and included $895,486 for dairy products, $708,724 for poul- Recent Movings Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Westmore land, newcomers to Newberry, are making their home at 721 Caldwell St. in the Wallace home. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Livingston have moved to 1311 Pearl St. in the house they recently purchased from the Horace Warrens. Johns-Manville Roofing $6.00 Sq. SHEETROCK 3/8” $44.20 1/2” $54.00 JOHNS-MANVILLE CEILING TILE 12x12 White Pkg. — 12x24 White Pkg. 16x16 White Pkg. 64 Sq. Ft. — $6.50 Air-Control Awning Window Units No. 13 _ 19 1/8 x 38 3/8 ^ $11.61 No. 14 — 19 1/8 x 50 5/8 $14.30 No. 23 — 37 x 38.3/8 $16.56 No. 24 — 37 x 50 5/8 $20.30 No. 33 — 53 1/8 x 38 3/8 $21.34 No. 34 — 53 1/8 x 50 5/8 $26.13 Other Sizes — Mulls and Fins Are Stockeed DOORS JALOUSIE 2- 8 x 6-8 $26.15 3- 0 x 6-8 $26.15 Samara — H. C. Flush (Plain or Varnish) 2-6 x 6-8 $6.01 2-8 x 6-8 $6.96 Lauan Doors Cheaper than Samara THE OPENING OF Spotts 66 Service at Huttig Satin Seal Window Units 2-4 x 4-6 — Hor. Lts., Single 2-8 x 4-6 — Hor. Lts., Single 2-4 x 4-6 — Hor. Lts., Twin 2-8 x 4-6 — Hor. Lts., Twin 1-8 x 4-6 (4-0 x 4-6) Picture Unit $13.96 $14.80 $28.85 $30.50 $47.87 U. S. Plywood - Weld wood AD Interior Per Sheet 1/4 x 4 x 8 $3.03 3/8 x 4 x 8 $4.05 1/2 x 4 x 8 $5.28 5/8 x 4 x 8 $6.16 3/4 x 4 x 8 $7.12 AC Exterior Per Sheet 1/4 x 4 x 8 $3.34 3/8 x 4 x 8 $4.54 CD SHEETING 3/8 x 4 x 8 $3.06 5/8 x 4 x 8 $4.58 Prices Are F.O.B. Our Warehouse Delivery At Slightly Higher Prices TRADE AT HOME - COMPARE PRICES & BUY YOUR BUILDING NEEDS FROM THE Newberry Lumber Co., COMPARATIVE PRICES ON OTHER ITEMS 2341 COLLEGE STREET (Opposite Newberry College Football Field) Under the Management of Phil Spotts Gary Lee Harmon, thoroughly experienced in the service sta tion business, will assist Mr. Spotts in the operation of the station. Complete Car Service Phillips 66 Gas and Oils - Batteries Tires and Accessories Wash - Lubrication - Road Service Spotts 66 Service 2341 College St. PHILLIPS Phone 319 NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA #2 THANKSGIVING? We Are Authorized Dealers for BROWNING & REMINGTON See us for your Hunting Needs. We will be open all day Wednesday, Nov. 25 for your shopping convenience Lominacks Hardware Inc. NEWBERRY, S. C. JUST A REMINDER—Christmas isn’t far off. Come by and do your Christmas shopping bfore the rush, and use our convenient lay-away plan. 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