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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA — Lectured On Arrangements The Newberry Civic League met Tuesday afternoon at the Community Hall for its annual Garden program with Mrs. A. J. Bowers Jr. in charge of the pro gram. Mrs. Bowers introduced Mrs. Richard L. Baker, president of the Carden Club of South Carolina, who introduced Mrs. Thomas Ed wards of Greenville, outstanding flower arranger and lecturer, who demonstrated and discussed the history of period arrange ments. Mrs. Edwards saic that period arrangements reflect me ways of life of past centuries, and the first recorded use of flower ar rangements was by the ancient 'Egyptians. • Centuties ago the Buddhist priests were adorninig their tem ples with flowers. To them we owe’ the “beauty of contempla tion”, pointing up the beauty oi ja single flower. j From the Chinese the Japanese ilearned a great deal, and then •went much further than the Chin- iese. They gave us the heaven, man and earth theory, and to •them we owe the use of the asy- metrical triangle. To the Renaissance Period we owe the use of the Hogarth •curve--the line of beauty. They used warm, bright colors in flow ers, also fiuits, and if possible, always a bird nest and butterfly. The French period featured airiness, daintiness, romance. They used exquisite containers adorned with cupids, lovebirds, bowknots. Blue was predominant color. They always used roses and fragrant flowers such as lilies, carnations, lilacs, narcissus and hyacinths. Early Colonial period in Amer ica was one of simple arrange ments in utilitarian containers such as bean pots and salt boxes. They used sumac, goldenrod, herbs, geraniums, etc. The 18th Century or Williams burg period used fine containers from England, France and China. Their arrangements were ' fan shaped, wide and full. They used roses, light pink snapdragons, stock, foxglove, violets, camellias, cinthus pinks, etc. To them we are indebted for the modern mass arrangement. To the Victorian period we are not as much indebted as to some of the others. They used epergnes often for containers. They liked to use spotted flowers, violets, fern, and a great deal of white. Mrs. Edwards said the modern or contemporary period arrange ment, has been evolved from the past periods. As she discussed the periods, she displayed an arrangement of each period, made even more beau tiful by the Vise of suitable shades of material draped behind them for backgrounds. Mrs. J. E. Wiseman, president, thanked Mrs. Edwards most grac iously, and presented her with a gift from the Civic League in token of its appreciation. The Rev. Cannon McCreary, president of the Ministerial Asso- Gerwinettes ... • Black Patent • White Calf $7.95 Widths A to C Sizes 12% to 4 crinderdon J Shoe Store Final Notice County Taxes There will be a penalty of 7 per cent added to all unpaid taxes at the close of business APRIL FIRST, 1960 All Taxes not paid by April 15th will go into execution with further penalties and will be placed in the hands of the Tax Collector. Please see the undersigned and arrange your taxes and save these heavy penalties. J. RAY DAWKINS, COUNTY TREASURER Chemicals Said Freely Used In Foods, Liquids The following article by Jack Mabley, appearing in the Sun day, March 20th issue of the Charlotte Observer, is being re printed below at the request of a Sun reader: CHICAGO—Have you had your chemicals today? Your DDT, ami- notriazole, chlorine, diethylsilbes- trol, fluoride, formaldehyde, stron tium 90? You don’t really know. None of us do. The U. S. Government doesn’t know. But it’s safe to say that most of us had a small dose of some poison for breakfast, lunch, dinner or at all three. Probably is hasn’t hurt us— yet. That is, we think it hasn’t. Some of it is just storing up in our livers and blood and organs. We don’t really know when there will be a large enough accu mulation to start cancer or arth ritis or a liver ailment or epilepsy or degenerative diseases. Some thoughtful people are get ting very alarmed about the chem icals in our air, water and food. There is no question that many of them are poisons. There simply has been no ade quate research on the cumulative effect of the poisons.. There are alarming signs. Man’s life span has increased, but it is a misleading statistic. It reflect better care of babies. In America today life expectan cy at birth is near the best in any civilized nation. But at 40, is it near the bottom. Today one person in every three will develop cancer in some form before he dies. In 1940 the esti mate was one in four. There has been a progessive deterioration of our national health, and it coincides with the introduction of chemical poisons on a mass basis in the growing and preparation of food and drink. Dr. W. Coda Martin, president of the American Academy of Nu trition, says there are 704 differ ent chemical compounds used in foods. He is convinced they can “over a long period of time cause Ser ious tissue damage, which inevit ably termi iates in a degenerative disease.” Chemicals, bleaches, preserva tives, additives, dyes, adulterative and other substances are in pre pared foods. Poisons are used on fruits and vegetables to kill insects. Water contains at least two chemicals, and the air, of course, has a quantity of the highly dan gerous strontium 90. The danger lies in our ignor ance of the consequences of year- in and year-out consumption of these chemicals. W’e can’t measure the danger because most chemicals have been in use only since World War II, and it may take 15, 20 or 25 ciation, presented the plan for the observance of Good Friday this year, which will be at the Meth odist Church from 12 noon to 3 p.m., with all the ministers tak ing part. The service will be in twenty minute periods, with op portunity between the period for worshippers to come and leave. After the program, delicious re freshments were served by the hosted r's, who were Mrs. Don Rook, . >s. O. M. Cobb, Mrs. C. G. Blease, rs. G. K. Dominick, Mrs. J. L P's >, le, Mrs Chris Kauf- mann, Mrs. Price Padgett, Mrs. James C. Kinard, Mrs. Waldo Huffman, Mrs. Hugh Foster, Mrs. T. H. Pope Jr., Mrs. Earl Summer, Mrs. Clem Youmans, Mrs. M. K. Wicker and Mrs. George Stone. years for a fatal dose of chemicals to accumulate. Also, chemicals may be poison ous to one person's system and relatively harmless to another's. icnts ater Fluoridation Two .of the chief arguments of those who oppose fluoridation of water go something like this: (1) It is an infringement of my right as a citizen for the city, state or federal government to add chemicals to my water (or food) without my consent. (2) It is not safe to add chem icals to water (and food), since laboratory experiments have shown that the chemicals used cause cancer or other diseases. But both of these arguments are easily refuted, according to State Health Officer Dr. G. S. T. Pee ples. If the truth be known, be indi cated .what rpally stands in the way of water fluoridation is more often than not petty politics, or ^ have studiedj appr0Ted disputed ° f personahtles m l0Cal recommended fluoridation of this morning you had a product which manufacturers added to chemical thiamine chloride to (also niacin and iron). If you ate grits for breakfast these same chemicals were added to that. If you ate rice for dinner or supper yesterday, these same chemicals were-added to that too. . If you drink milk, you’re drink ing a liquid into which several chemicals have been added, main ly vitamin D; vitamins A and D are added to skim milk. And so it goes: if you drink water from the faucet, you're drinking a liquid into which chlo rine and alum have been added for purity. r ; So why pick on fluoride, he said, when evidence is conclusive it is not harmful and does reduce tooth decay in children by 60 per cent? Further fluoridation of water has been endorsed by every * major To demonstrate this point, some of those who most vehemently op pose adding fluoride to water say nothing against. adding chemical ter food, or to vacationing in areas of the state where the natural fluoride content in water is far above what doctors recommend as the minimum dose needed for protection from tooth decay. Some of the so-called scientific data used by opponents of water fluoridation are not really scien tific at all, Dr. Peeples said; the experiments cited are frequently those made during the 1930’s, or even earlier; furthermore, the ex periments were made on rats, which had an age corresponding to old age in humans (naturally making them more susceptible to diseases); and finally, the exper imenters did • not mention that more of the given chemical was used than would actually be used in preventive medicine. Any chemical which is in any thing may be poisonous, Dr. Pee ples said, if used the wrong way or in the* wrong dosage. And if the reply be made that there is a possibility of accidental overdose, this same argument could be used against any chem- cial food additive, or of life itself, for that matter. One writer has said, for exam ple, that simply by passing a law. Congress could end' all cases of goiter in this country (a disease caused by thyroid trouble due to lack of iodine). If iodine were added to all salt, by law, this dis ease aould be erased, the state ment goes. And while the chances of end ing tooth decay in everyone may not be possible by required fluor idation of water, tooth decay could be cut down in up to 60 per cent of the cases, particularly in children. The whole matter at issue is one of preventive medicine, Dr. Peeples said, which has been at the forefront recently. The most striking example of this was the Thanksgiving-time cranberry scare. Another thing, Dr. Peeples said: much of the evidence concerning this and that disease is purely statistical evidence. Which means it is far from conclusive. (This is the case with most charges that cigarettes cause lung cancer, he explained.) The number-two argument put forth by those opposing fluorida tion of water breaks down when one considers the number of chemicals added to food to im prove the food quality, color, taste or purity?” he said. If you ate toast for breakfast V y ! - K " 1 - * f » * “The bill collectors are all gone, sir—but I suggest you get an auto loan from Purcells soon.” If one has lots of small nagging debts, it’s silly to try to evade the issue, when it’s so easy to call these friendly Purcell folks for help. ■•'•Oi l? PRIVATH HANKERS” 1418 Main St. Newberry health agency in the country—the American Medical Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Dental Association, American Nurses Association, American Public Welfare Associa tion, and on and on—this only begins the long list of agencies and Hj HI wa ter. And still people oppose it. Perhaps the stronger of the two arguments to refute is the good health or bad health. As a matter of fact, the gov ernment sanctions and controls the adding of chemicals to food, and no citizen is consulted, sim ply because the average citizen is not in a position to know about such thngs. That attribute which separates men from the lower animals, even the smartest of apes, is his intel ligence. And, it has been empha sized, it is the height of ignor ance to allow a bad situation to persist, particularly when safe and practical remedial measures are available to prevent it, Dr. Peeples said. And anyone who has had a toothache might think twice be fore he condemns adding a chem- cial to his drinking water which scientists have proved will reduce tooth decay—and therefore tooth aches—up to 60 per cent. This is simply not something a person opposes on the basis of rights: for the person is not just endangering his own health in op posing it, Dr. Peeples said, but the health of his children (for whom the adult is responsible) Rufus Edward (Mutt) Cromer, 55, died Monday morning in his sleep at his home, 515 Wright St. He had been in declining health for several years. Mr. Cromer was born and rear ed in the Zion section of Newber- and of other people. Does, Dr. Peeples asked, a per son have the right to allow his children to suffer from bad health when obvious steps can be taken to prevent ill health? If John Doe opposes fluoridation of water on the basis of rights, then his chil dren may justly accuse him later of trespassing on their rights. POLITICAL Announcements FOR COMMISSIONER DIS*T. 2 I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the office of Commissioner District* No. 2 and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic Primary. ROSS GEORGE ry County, a son of the late George Bachman and Fannie Ad ams Cromer. He had spent most of his life in Newberry where he was employed by the Newberry Mills until his retirement several years ago. He was a member of O’Neal Street Methodist Church and a member of the W. L. W. Sunday school class. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Wicker, and Mr&. Bertha Bowers, both of Prosper ity, and Miss Lula Cromer, of Newberry; one brother, John For est Cromer of Newberry, and a number of niecs and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. from O’Neal Street. Methodist Church, with the Rev. Paul Petty, Rev: D. M. Shull and Rev. Ralph E. Rhyne officiating. Interment followed in Prosper ity Cemetery. Brooks of Columbia; three sis ters, Miss Sadie M. Brooks of Columbia, Mrs. Louise D. Jen nings of Chappells and Mrs. Mary Eaddy of Johnsonville. Funeral services were conduct ed Monday afternoon at Soule Chapel Methodist Church near Chappells by the Rev. P. L, Bauknight of Columbia, the Rev. Roy Durst of Greenwood, and the Rev. Herman Fulmer. Interment was in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers were Tom Neel, Wilbur Slater, Barry Mc Adams, Wilson Scurry, Ester Kelly and Geftis Coats. Serving as honorary pallbear ers were Dr. O. L. Thomas, L. E. Werts, William Webb, Rufus Neel, Jake Arant, William fF ntgp gomery, and Robert Watku !3» v W- Miss Brooks Of FOR MAGISTRATE DIST NO. 2 I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection as Magistrate District No. 2 and pledge myself to abide the results of the Demo cratic Primary. BEN F. DAWKINS RITZ Theatre THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY Last 3 Days—Don’t Miss It! Kevin Corcoran, Henry Galvin, Gene Sheldon, Bob Sweeney TOBY TYLER Admission: All Children under 12, 25c; Adults and In- Between, 50c MONDAY & TUESDAY Kenneth More, Dana Wynter Sink the Bismarck CLOVER LEAF DRIVE-IN Theatre FRIDAY & SATURDAY The Rookie Tommy Noonan, Pete Marshall, Julie Newmar Added Color Cartoon—Panhandle Scandal SUNDAY Horse Soldiers John Wayne, William Holden Added Color Cartoon—Bee Popped FOR MAGISTRATE DIST. 4 I hereby announce myself a can didate for election to the office of Magistrate District 4, Pomaria, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic Prim ary. L. H. KINGSMORE FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce myself a can-^ didate for reelection to the office of Sheriff for Newberry County and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic Primary. * TOM M. FELLERS Miss Bettie Brooks died at her home in Chappells late Saturday afternoon following a long illness. Born in Chappells she was a daughter of the late Calvin A. and Minnie Pitts Brooks. She was for 10 years Girl Scout regional director for North Carolina, South .Carolina, Georgia and Florida. She retired two years ago because of ill health. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia. Surviving are a brother, A. A. " 1 1 1 II » I* ■ FOR SUPERVISOR I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to .the office of Supervisor for Newberry Coun ty and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic Primary. S. W. SHEALY FOR SUPERVISOR I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of New berry County and pledge myself to abide the results of the Dem ocratic primary. HA" N LD B. HENDRIX Dams on the Colorado and an aqueduct across nia’s desert lands enable libs Anji geles and San Diego to grow tar beyond their limited water re sources. Irrigation canals have transformed the Coachella and Imperial Valleys, once wilderness, into an af empire. • • • The culture of the India is among the oldest world, having maintained a tinuous tradition for nearly years. FOR CORONER I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the office of Coroner for Newberry County and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic Primary. GEORGE R. SUMMER FOR AUDITOR I hereby announce rAyself a can didate for reelection to the office of Auditor fpr Newberry County ^ and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic Primary. RALPH B. BLACK FOR CLERK OF COURT I hereby announce myself a can didate to succeed myself as Clerk, of Court for Newberry County and. pledge to abtde the results of the Democratic Primary. BURKE M. WISE FOR TREASURER I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the office of Treasurer for Newberry County and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic Primary. J. RAY DAWKINS FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hereby announce myself a can didate for House of Representa tives from Newberry County and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic Primary. D. P. (JABBO) FOLK hvR SENATE I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sen ator from Newberry County and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratict primary. JESSE FRANK HAWKINS FOR SENATE ! I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sena- tor^ from Newberry County and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic Primary. ^ EARL H. BERGEN - ———,—„— COMMISSIONER DIST 1 I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the of fice of Commissioner from Dis trict l,*and pledge myself to aide the results of the Democratic el ection. CARMAN JBOUKNIGHT SUPT. OF EDUCATION I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Coun ty Superintendent of Education, qnd pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic pri mary election. JAMES D. BROWN CfABBAGE Early Jersey Wakefield and Round Dutch, S 150—$1.00; $2.00; 700—$3.00, Post Pa check, money order or doll at my risk. L. N. James, Box Bethel, N. C, PREPARED to adsist you tiling your income tax ret and other tax matters, upstairs in the Turner Buil Entrance is between Tui Jewelry Store and Dr. old office. Home telephone 2( office 805-J. A. H. and Ruby Counts. ^ 40- WANTED AT ONCE—Rawlei Dealer in West Newberry Coi ty. Write Rawleigh’s, SCC-3611S, Richmond, Va. BILLING MACHINE CARBON—Standai tom billine machine to order. We stock blank heading billing and carbon rolls for all ines. The Son, Phone No. STAPLES & STAPLERS—A line of BOSTITCH and WELL Staplers and Staples available at The Sun Office. SALESBOOKS—PrinW to Get our prices f delivery all types sales order We represent tne world’s lari manufacturers. Any size any style, made to your fications. Hie Sun, Phone No. i ' ' ■ CAROLINA METAL WORKS Sheet Metal - Heating - Air Conditioning COLLEGE ST. EXTN. TEL. 115 A. G.. McCAUGHRIN, President & Treasurer. FOR THE HOUSE I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Rep resentatives from Newberry coun ty, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. STEVE C. GRIFFITH, JR. FOR THE HOUSE I hereby announce myself a candidate for releection to the House of Representatives from Newberry county and pledge my self to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. , T. WILLIAM HUNTER IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST- DRESSED MAN FOR EASTER, SHOP AT T. ROY SUMMER, INC. “THE MAN’S SHOP” For FREE Estimate Without Obligation CALL 993 Whitaker Floor Coverings 1011 CALDWELL ST. NEWBERRY, S. C. AGENTS FOR Ventilated Awning Corp. IN THE NEWBERRY AREA "World's largest termite control organization" $5000 GUARANTEE Against Future Termite Damage Represented nationally by over 1800 lumber dealers For free Inspection call Newberry Lumber Co., Inc, Authorized Representative For TERMINIX SERVICE 913 CLINE ST. TELEPHONE 56