The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, July 14, 1960, Image 1

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u- ' WHEN A MAN is figuring or what is coming to him, his arithme> tic is perfect. ,.K 0% i;.! NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1960 + $2.00 PER YEAR 'onJ ZanderJ I THE RAINS CAME ATHENS, Ga. — Athens cooled off Sunday night by a thunderstorm and 2.63 inches of Tain. Perhaps some of the same found its way to the parched fields, lawns and gardens of New berry. This morning, Monday, is cool and pleasant, but the weath erman discouragingly predicts a high today of 93. No doubt, after the past few weeks, that summer is here. On our trips back and forth from Athens to Newberry, we have noticed several things of interest. The one which particul arly catches the eye of the girls is the “Granite Bull.” It is a large slab of granite on which has been carved a bull and the name “Farm Hill.” Jus* x few feet up the road is another gran ite marker, which tells that Farm Hill is the childhood home of Cora Harris, wife of The Circuit Rider. This is near Elberton, which is known as the “Granite City” and with good reason. There are a number of what seem to be large granite companies, several of them in big, modern buildings. It was rather surprising to us that there would be enough of this type of work to justify a urge, mod em building housing a company which sells only stone working tools. An outstanding thing about El berton is the square—or rectangle —in the center of the business section. It seems that almost ev ery day of the year there are flowers blooming, from one end of the block to the other. The cur rent “attraction” consists of small marigolds, cannas, and por- tulaca in beautiful shades of pink and lavender. This little park is always neat as a pin, and a pleas ure to view. This will be the last column written from Athens. Summer school at the University is near ing an end and this weekend we'll be home to stay. Ruthie is already wondering if we will be coming back to Georgia next year. She and Connie have really enjoyed themselves here and I believe they are a little reluctant to return to Hewberry to stay. We hope, though, if we go “wan dering” next year, we'll be able to go where there is different scenery and, no doubt, better high ways. We have enjoyed our four weeks visit in Athens, and I should think if I had to live in Georgia this would be as good a place' as any. The older I get, though, the more firm my belief that I wouldn’t want to live in a city any larger than Newberry. With all the -gang wars and race riots on the cities, I imagine a number of my readers agree. See you next week. Beloved Pastor Dead In Seneca Dr. E. V. Babb, 76, retired Baptist minister and a former pas tor of the First Baptist Church of Newberry, died at a Seneca hospital last Tuesday after a brief illness. Dr. Babb, a native of Laurens County^ was a son of the late C. A. Babb and Mrs. Dora Woods Babb. He was graduated from Fur man University and from Colgate University, Hamilton, N. Y., and was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by Newber ry College. Dr. Babb was pastor of Seneca Baptist Church from June 15, 1930, until his retirement in 1950. Since his retirement he had con tinued active as supply pastor throughout the area. During the 10 year period he served 61 churches. Dr. Babb began his ministry at the First Baptist Church of Eas ley and subsequently was pastor of the Pdrst Baptist Church of Newberry and the First Baptist Church of Laurinburg, N. C., be fore coming to Seneca in 1930. Funeral services were conduct ed last Thursday at Seneca Bap tist Church by Rev. J. P. Stokes and burial was in Mountain View Cemetery-. City Ups Tax Rate With Increase of Eight Mills m New Bridge Is Being Built Following is an editorial which appeared in the June 30 issue of the News and Herald of Winns boro. It deals with the bridge that is currently under construction over the Broad Riv er at Peak. This newspaper is in hearty agreement that the new span should be named for Dr. Carrol A. Pinner, who has served citizens of that area so faithfully over the years.—Ed. City Council met Tuesday night and approved an eight mill increase in municipal taxes, the first tax increase in the memory of those serving on city council. The increase brought the city levy in line with the 47 mills previously announced as the county levy for the next fiscal year. The eight-mill increase will bring into the city coffers approxi mately $25,000 in additional revenue. The whole amount Y the increase has been earmarked for indebtedness and creating a sinking fund for capital improvements. The re venue cannot be used for other purposes. Mrs. Hamilton Died Tuesday , Mrs. Lula Therrell Hamilton, 64, died Tuesday morning at a Spar tanburg hospital. She was born in Cheraw, the daughter of the date Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Therrell Her husband, Robert Garfield Hamilton, died in 1955. Surviving are three sons, Curtis Hamilton of Whitmire, Hoyt Hamilton of Newberry and Ger ald Hamilton of Simponsivlle; two daughters, Mrs. David Cole man of Whitmire, and Mrs. Tal- madge Wicker of Union; two half Brothers; five half sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Clinton Road Wesleyan Methodtet Church in Whitmire by the Rev. L. W. Barbee, the' Rev. T. Earl Vaughn and the Rev. Howard Fisher. Bur ial was in Whitmire Cemetery. Liquorheads Offenders Intoxication again headed the police blotter for the month of June with 17 cases being made for that violation of the law. Other offences included, driving intoxicated, 3; driving too fast for conditions 2; illegal liquor, 1; assault and battery r 2; excessive noise, 2; failing to yield right of ^ray ,1; no vehicle license plates, 1; permitting a minor to drive, 1; failing to transfer ownership of car, 1; cursing ana creating a dis turbance, 3; speeding, 1; reckless driving, 1; public nuisance, 1, and no South Carolina driver’s lic ense, 1. Station’s Loss $75 Negroes Arrested By MRS. A. H. COUNTS The store and filling station of M. H. Lester, some four miles ! from Newberry on the Greenwood highway, was entered sometime Monday night and between $75 and $90 was said to be missing Tuesday morning according to Deputy Sheriff A. T. Henderson. Entrance was made through a window. No arrests have been made. Two Negroes have been arrest ed and are in jail charged with entering the Broad River Club, owned by Cleve Suber, Negro. The pair are charged with stealing $30 from a piccolo which they remov ed from the club and bludgeoning it to pieces. Officers said the ma-1 levy to take care chine was disfigured beyond re pair. The club is located near the Newberry - Winnsboro highway some ten miles from Newberry. HTTLE BOYS FARM TEAM—Shown abov^ are a number of the boys learmng the fine points of baseball under the supervision of City Recreation Director Paul K. Fuller. These youngsters were not quite good enough at the beginning of the season to play regular Little League ball. However, a number of them have been called up during the season. Shown on the first row seated, left to right, are Van Cuthbertson, bat boy, Monty Smith, Steve Ringer, Jimmy Henderson, Wayne Perry, Tommy Cain, Buddy Summer, Danny Stone, bat boy; second row, Byron Senn, Paul Folk, Craig Morehead, Ferd Summer, Charles Setzler, John Paul Whitaker, Carl Setzler. Third row, Jimmy Bennett, coach, Bob Brooks, Gene Schumpert, Steve Armfield, Randy Bickley, Mac Maxwell, Gene Bros- sy, Lenny Mack, and Mr. Fuller. Not present when the picture was made were teamsters Towney Wessinger ,bat boy, Roger Fallaw, Kent Mims, Simpson Eargle, Mike Felker, Randy Stockman, Mac Montgomery, and Stevie Fuller, bat boy. (Sunphoto) County Levy Is Still 47 Mills Following several meetings of the county delegation to set the tix levy for 1960-61, again the 37 mill levy was set at a meet ing last Saturday morning. There was one minor charge in the distribution of income, that being 11-2 mills taken from ordi nary county operating expenses and placed with another 30 mills for county schools. This will mean additional income for the schools of about $15,000. At the beginning of the 1959- 60 fiscal year, the County dele gation gave the schools $15,000 in addition to the regular 30 mill of increased teacher supplement. Actually, the mill, and a half taken from the county and added to the schools w to take care of the $15,000 which the Board of Education was ask ing for again this year.' The addftional millage that will be needed to pay of bonds voted for the school -building program will not show up on tax notices until next year and possibly later, depending on when the bonds are sold. In addition to the school mil lage, the levy includes nine and a half mills for bonds and interest and one mill for the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. The income for 1959 was used as a basis for setting the levy for 1960. This income showed that 47 mills brought in $502,223.67. The total county tax money for schools should be about $335,568 next year. There is also income from a “kickback” of state funds that is estimated to be approximately $7 per pupil or about $50,000. Senator Aubrey Harley said he had talked with the state auditor regarding the surplus “kickback” to eounties, and that estimates at present are that counties will re ceive at least $7 per pupil. Peak Resident Dead At 81 Mrs. Minnie Ellen (Ma) Dailey, 81, widow of James W. Dailey, died late last Friday night at her home in Peak. She had been in declining health for a number of years and ill for the past eight weeks. Mrs. Dailey was born and rear ed at Irmo in Richland County. A daughter of the late David Wal ter and Salenda Ellen Ellisor Dailey, she had spent most of her life in Peak and was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church near White Rock. Her husband died a number of years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mae Blackmon of Peak, Mrs. Bessie Mayer of Pomaria, and Mrs. Meador (Almo) McKeown of Chester; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3 p.m. Sunday at Shady Grove Methodist Church near White Rock by Rev. J. F. DuBose and Rev. Mr. Nates. Burial was in the church cemetery. Grandsons served as active pallbearers and granddaughters were flower attendants. Honorary escort .was composed of Henry Richardson, Dr. Car- roll Pinner, Jr., Dr. Harriet Pin ner and members of the Official Board of Shady Grove Methodist Church. LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST CONCERNING FOLKS YOU KNOW Cemetery To Be Cleaned All persons interested in clean ing off King’s Creek Cemetery are urged to meet there Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 a.m. Your help is urgently needed if we are to do a good job. Committee They say money doesn’t help bring happiness, but it’s nice to be able to find out for yourself. Eddie Shealy of Joanna is spend ing this week with his grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Halfacre in the St. Phillips community. Rev. and Mrs. Jack Dean have moved to 2313 College St. in the house they recently purchased from Miss Lenore Broadus. Mrs. C. L. Pless of Cleveland, Ga., spent Monday night with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Burn and Miss Sarah Wilson. Donna and Joette Connelly of Boiling Springs, spent last week with their grandmother, Mrs. Pearle P. Shealy on Brown street, and they are spending this week in Prosperity with their other grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Connelly. Marcia Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Adams of Wil mington, Del., is spending the summer months with her grand mother, Mrs. Lola Cook on Glenn St., and with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lee Ringer on Harper St. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Smart of Charleston, with their niece, Miss Sandra Brown and Joe Brown of pfeurto Rico, who is on a visit with the Smarts in Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor and two child ren, Bryant and Janet, also Miss Lucy Taylor of Lexington, were Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Earl C. Taylor. Woodrow Riser and daughter, Rosalind of Tallahassee, Florida, spent Monday night in the home of Mr. Riser’s aunts, Mrs. L. W. Bedenbaugh and Mrs. M. L. Duck ett on Fair St. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Riser and daughter, Miss Ethel Riser of Sanford, Florida, are spending some time with Mrs. Ri ser’s sisters, Mrs. Bedenbaugh and Mrs. Duckett. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins McWhat- ters of Burlington, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Roland and daughter, Mary Cecelia of North Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Gurard Jones also of Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. John K. Lominick of Spartanburg, with their son, Jackie Lominick and his fiance, Miss Alice Josey of Aug usta, Ga., were recent visitors in the home of Mr. J. F. Lominick and Mrs. Pearl P. Shealy on Brown St. Newberry Native Dead At Conway Mrs. Sarah Tidmarsh Geer, 47, wife of Robert Aldermon Geer of the Bucksport section of Horry County, died at 9:25 a.m. Tues day, July 5, at a Conway hospital after a long illness. A native of Newberry ,she was a daughter of Mrs. Ruth Perry Tidmarsh of Bucksport and New berry and the late Russell M. Tidmarsh. She was a member of the Church of the Redeemer and for the past 14 months had made her home at Bucksport, where her husband owned and operated the Bucksport Marina and the Farm Belle Restaurant. In addition to her mother, she is survived by four aunts, Mrs. Boya Jacobs of Newberry, Mrs. Sam B. King of Columbia, Mrs. Louise Murphy of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Joy Boggs of Lincolnton, N. C. Graveside services were con ducted at Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry, at 10:30 a.m. Thurs day morning by Rev. Henry A. McCullough. Active pallbearers were Louis C. Floyd, Albert McCaughrin, Pete Coleman, Sam King, Robert Perry King, John M. Geer, Ben Geer Keys, Keys Geer and J. C. Keys. Contracts Let For Road Work A contract for the resurfacing of 31.8 miles of U. S. Route 176 in Newberry and Richland coun ties has been awarded by the State Highway Department to Dicker- son, Inc., of Monroe, N. C. The contract was announced July 1 in a letter of award from Chief Highway Commissioner Claude R. McMillan. It was based on a low bid of $239,411 submit ted by the North Carolina firm when bide for the work were pub licly opened in Columbia June 14. Included in the project are the application of bituminous surfac ing and the resurfacing with hot laid asphaltic concrete surface course of 20.9 miles on U. S. Route 176 between' the Richland County line and S. C. Route 19 in Newberry County; and of 10.9 miles on Route 176 between U. S. Route 76 near Ballentine and the Newberry County line. The work to be performed will result in greater strength of the pavement for higher-load-carrying capacity, and will also give a highway a smooter riding surface. WILLIAM FRANK WATERS Mr. and Mrs. Bloomer Frank Waters of Route 2, Newberry, are the parents of a seven pound, two ounce son, William Frank, born July 8th at the Newberry Me morial Hospital. Mrs. Waters is the former Charlotte Ann Spear man. MRS. CARPENTER BACK FROM NEW YORK Mrs. E. A. Carpenter returned to Newberry last Friday after spending a week in New York where she bought fall and winter merchandise for Carpenter’s store here. KAREN ANN FRICK Mr. and Mrs. George Edgar Frick of Little Mountain are re ceiving congratulations upon the arrival of a seven pound, fifteen ounce daughter, Karen Ann, at the local hospital on July 9th. Mrs. Frick is the former Mary Alice Metts. MARK MARONEY Mr. and Mri*. Horace Maroney of Bates burg .announce the birth of a six pound, thirteen ounce son, Mark, born July 8th at the local hospital. Mrs. Maroney is the former Bertie Maroney. “DR. PINNER’S BRIDGE” The “Parr-Peak” bridge, now abuilding, will soon span the Broad River, at iqng last bringing more closely together the citizens in section;, of three counties— Fairfield, Newberry and Rich land. Perhaps, had it not been for the nuciear plant, the bridge would have failed to get the green light but that is another sory. Tho struggle to secure this span goes back some 40 years and is an interesting saga that centers largely around one man—DV.. Car rol A. Pinner of Peak, who. had been practicing medicine in the vicinity almost continuously since 1917, until ill health forced his retirement some ten years ago. Stories about Dr. Pinner have been published in most Central South Carolina newspapers, in cluding several in The News and Herald. In the early days, the good phy sician visited patients on both sides of the river in a Modlel-T Ford, making the crossing by one of the several ferries tb*t used to exist in these parts. ‘ However, about 1927 the ferry was washed away and never replaced. There after, for almost a quarter of a century, the ingenious* and ener getic “country doctor” left a car on each side of the river and reg ularly walked the Southern Rail way trestle to care for his needy and isolated patients. It was al ways his fond hope that a bridge would be built to make life a bit easier and safer for others and himself. It didn’t come in time to alleviate his arduous errands of mercy but it will prove of con venience and assistance, financial ly and otherwise,, to thousands in the years ahead. Many people in the three-county area—among them W. H. Sheff- ler, Sr., of Jenkinsville, who has written the State Highway De partment—deem it highly appro priate that the new bridge should be named in honor of Dr. Pinner. The News and Herald certainly concurs in this opinion. We are well aware it has been customary to name bridges in the State High way system for persons who have been directly associated with highway programs—which in es sence means individuals who have been elected or appointed to public office. Many of them are deserv ing ,no doubt, but isn’t it about time that the private, self-sup porting citizen, who pays the taxes to finance these projects and the salaries of office-holders who direct their destinies, should be recognized? The News and Herald submits that the farflung, powerful and generally efficient State High way Department would do credit to itself in conferring this honor on Dr. Carrol A. Pinner of Peak, unselfish benefactor of mankind. And an occasional departure from the normal in Palmetto politics would indeed be ref resiling. What about it, “Chief”? THfe' increase in taxes was nec- esitated by capital improvements in the annexed area of Suburbia where over $86,000.00 has re cently been spent on the electrical and sanitary sewer systems for that area. The improvements played havoc with the city’s op erating budget for the current years since a great deal of the money for the improvements had to come from this source. The city has already had to borrow $25,000 for operating expenses this year. It is possible that additional funds will have to be borrowed to carry the city through the fiscal year which ends September 30. Capital improvements made this year in Suburbia and vicinity were as follows: Water and sewer lines in Suburbia and South Glenn St. (to increase pressure at Mol- lohon village and the newly-an nexed Hartford Heights section), $58,477.73; purchase of Suburbia electric system from REA, $15,- 756.44; purchase of water system in Suburbia -from Hal Kohn Sr., $11,979.77. Total improvements, $86,223.94. No increase in millage was made for general operating expenses. The 30 3/4 mills for this purpose was thought by council to be ample since in the future iqoney for capital improvements will come from the sinking fund, to be created? oy that purpose. Council also saw fit to make adjustments in salaries and wages of city employees. The increase was not on a flat per centage basis, but was made to put employees in brackets call ed for id the Personnel Policies clasification scale adopted by the city council two years ago. Increases ranged from some $45 to $196 per year. Council voted to discontinue the policy of paying policemen a flat $100 a year for vacation. In actuality, the $100 was not vaca assisted Chief Colie Dowd in set" ting up proper records in the po lice department. This was request ed in accordance with the account ant’s recommendations in the six- month audit presented to council#^ last month. Council voted to install a sani tary sewer on McSwain St. at a cost of approximately $1,000. Mayor Layton was given auth ority to execute an agreement with the Southern Railroad pertaining to the onstallation of water mains under the Southern tracks near Mollohon Mill. s The breakdown of millage for tax purposes is as follows: 1. That a tax of 30 3/4 mills on each dollar’s worth of real personal property within the cor porate limits of the City of New berry, South Carolina, (epcce^ upon such property as is exem] from taxation under the Constitu tion and Laws of this State), ia hereby levied to defray the ord inary expenses of the said City of Newberry, South Carolina, for the calendar year ending December 31, 1960. 2. That a tax of 10 1/4 mills on each dollar’s worth of real *"4 personal property within the cor porate limits of the City of New berry ,South Carolina, ... is here by levied for the purpose of rais ing a revenue to pay the interest /: for, indebtedness of the said City for the Calendar Year ending De cember 31, 1960. (The 10 1/4 mill figure includes the 8 mill increase in taxes and 2 1/4 mills for Refunding Bonds issued in 1950 which will be out in December of this year. —Ed.) 3. That a tax of 6 mills on each dollar’s worth of real and per sonal property within the cor porate limits of the City of New berry, South Carolina, . . . is hereby levied for the purpose of tion pay but compensation for the 1 ™””* “ ”7^“* ? ay ** “*- extra time put in by police offi-1 f es ‘ “ d >° create a smtan* cers during the vacation periods. In the future when policemen are called back to work extra time, they will be paid on an hourly basis with time and a half for extra work. An operating budget for 1960- 61 was adopted prior to setting the tax levy for the next fiscal year. The total budget is $802,- 552.16, some $25,000 ovSr the cur rent year. To balance the budget, it is expected that the city will probably have to borrow approxi mately $34,000 during next year. It was thought however by mem bers of the planning committee, that since taxes will bring in some additional funds next year, and with a tight rein on spending that it may be possible for the city to get by without having to go further in debt. fund for, the bonded indebtedness of the said City for “General Pur pose Bonds,” issued in 1952. BUILDING PLANNED Work is now progressing on moving the old Langford home, used recently for St. Mark’* Catholic Chapel. The old building is being moved to the rear of the lot to make room for a new build ing to be constructed for the St. Mark’s congregation in tne near future. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS by far the largest revenue pro ducing item in the budget. It is estimated that $330,000 will be re ceived from the sale of current to city customers. However, it will also be the largest expense item with nearly $200,000 listed as ex pense of current, service and maintenance in the electrical de partment. Taxes are expected to net the city $157,500 as compared with $132,500 this year. Some of this increase is due to annexed areas, previously not included on the tax rolls. The budget calls for an expen diture of some $36,000 for new Ernest Coleman Butler, 53, of equipment. The largest item here July 17: Mrs. G. R. Price; Mrs. D. T. Wicker, Mrs. A. E. Bedenbaugh, Mrs. Murray Shep- As usual electric sales will be 1 pard, Mrs. Catherine Graham, Ernest Butler; 53, Dies In Sleep Rt .3, Newberry, died in his sleep at his home early Thursday morning. Mr. Butler was born and rear ed in Saluda County but had made his home in Newberry for a number of years, where he was employed by the Newberry Mills, Inc. He also cooked barbecues and had a barbecue at his home on July 4th. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Boland Butier; one sister, Mrs. Annie mae Mason, of California; six brothers, James Butler of Newberry, Forrest But ler of Charleston, George, Julian, Carl and Mann Butler, all of Sa luda. is for a voltage regulator to cost about $29,000. There has been a need for this installation for some time, since there is marked fluc tuation at certain peak times in the voltage. Efforts have been made to correct the situation with out the installation of this regu lator, and although some im provement has been • made, the problem still exists. Other items of new equipment are police cars, city manager’s car, steer truck, asphalt kettle and mower, sewer cleaning equipment, station wagon or pickup for recreation depart ment. Mayor Layton told council that Accountant Walter Summer had Lavinia Brown, Lera Duncan, Innis M. Clarkman, Marshall L. Motes, I. M. Smith. July 18: Clayton Smith, Mrs. F. M. Schumpert, • Mrs. Roby Trice, Betty Shealy, Kenneth Fuller, Kathy Senn, Sandra Gail Templeton. July 19: Gladys Young, Colie B. Pitts, Judy Boland, Walter Sheppard, Linda Kaye Fuller, Michael Kinard, Jana Beden baugh, Paul Whitaker. July 20: A. J. Bowers, Mrs. A. T. Neely, Chevis I. Boozer, James R. Andrews, Gertiee Smith, Mrs. Cyril Halfacre, Os car Graham, Thomas Koon Brady. July 21: Judy Ann Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sterling, Mrs. Christine H. Burns, Jody Senn, James Scott Boozer, Mrs. Henry Mills, Anna Hawkins, Bobby Dunptut, Scott Anthony Epting. July 22: Willie Robert Gfl- liam, Sam A. Cook, Williar* E. Burr, George A. Setzler. July 23: Tommy Tindall, San dra Kay Burns, Mrs. Carrie Kinard, Wayne McCullough, Mrs. Homer Long, Marion Wal ton, Jewel Waldrop, Dr. R. A. Goodman, Mrs. Louis Broopy, Richard Lominick, Chock Sharp, Mrs. Dorothy Price, Carol Min- ick, Mrs. Clyde Wilson. Ifii