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i • - /* mm ■* - A • r T. t. '-m ; m mW& PAGE 8 THE NEWBERHY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, DEC. 22, I960 -‘wSfc- LIGHTS How bright are the lights that shine at Christmas; the colors of the rainbow, the forest and the lake. They shine and they beam, they blink and they beckon; their reflections are capturad ii» plate* r glass and passing car windows. But where are they brighter still? Capture, if you will, the re flection in the eyes of the very young . . . eyes so alive with ex citement and anticipation, so full of joy and brim-ful of hope and eagerness. Christmas lights the eyes of the young, but it is not a mere re flection. It is a light that comes from deep within, from the reali zation that there is something deeply wonderful about the sea son of Christmas; that there is a significant meaning about to be grasped and yet to be realized. This is the light that shine:; in the eyes of the young. It is hope; It is anticipation—and eagerness —to grasp the meaning of Christ mas, completely, fully. May the true spirit of Christmas come to each and every one. New Year Arrival The question of “who’s first” —the United States or Russia— gets no argument insofar as the arrival of a New Year is con cerned. When the first roar goes up in Times Square, the New Year is eight hours old in Mos cow. But, don't fret. Father Time has already served up the New Year to a number of world citi zens before he reached Russia. Actually, New Zealanders, res idents of the Chatham Islands, are first to see each New Year. Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and South America follow before the New Year reaches the coast of Maine and makes its leisurely three-hour trip across to Cali fornia, and two hours more to get to Alaska. The New Year originates at the starting point of time — the Ad miralty’s date line, near the Chatham Islands. From this point, the line curves east and west of the 180th meredian in such a way that it lies always in the ocean. But for us, of course, the New Year begins with the roar in Times Square. Sitting comfort ably by TV sets, gathered with our friends, wherever we may be, it is the New Year—and who’s to care if it is eight hours old in Moscow, six hours old in Paris, or two hours old in Buenos Aires? Christmas Question For some reason, most of ns have come to look upon the first day of the year as the ideal time for examination of conscience and for the setting up of a new set of ideals. Would not Christmas be a much better time? What better time than Christmas for all of us to ask this question of ourselves: “What am I con tributing to my fellow man; to Christianity; and to the world in which I live?” Golden Bough The “golden bough” which the legendary Aeneas is fabled to have plucked to insure his safe journey to the nether-world most likely was the green mistletoe with its white berries. The ancients credited mistletoe with many strange powers. In reality, mis tletoe does have medicinal prop erties. Its active ingredient is guipsone, which relieves hyper tension, a common ailment of old age. FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS By C. D. Smith How To Get Rid Of A 'Pest' Who Barges In NOT 4k PEER. dr n fa) fl 1 THE WEEK’S LETTER: “How do you get rid of a pest? We have a threesome. We date together, play tennis and swim together. When we are at the pool, down at the drug store, or almost any where, this other girl shows up and wants to join us. She’s nice enough, but so quiet she sort of gets on your nerves. And she has little in common with the trio. We don’t want to be rude, but she’s gotta go. The question is, how?” OUR ANSWER: We would hesi tate to recommend any formula for getting rid of this “pest.” Apparently said pest is a rather lonely g ; rl who is reaching out for friendship, even casual friend ship. Her quietness might well be due to a lack of confidence in herself, a sense that she is not really welcome at all. Certainly, the trio does not dis like this girl to a great degree, or she would have gotten the “bum’s rush” a long time ago. When someone says, “May I join you?” it’s easy enough to discourage them by saying “Not right now, we’re discussing a private mat ter.” Rude? Well, each must be his own judge. Our suggestion would be that the trio, rather than trying to find a way to gradually ease the “other” girl out of the picture, make a “project” of devoting, say five minutes or so, to being friendly to her. Find out what type of activities she enjoys. Ask about her ambitions. Get her to talk about herself. Find out what type of person she really is. The trio can learn together—or they will later individually come to recognize that it doesn’t cost a cent to be friendly and con genial, to enjoy casual acquain tanceships. It’s great to have one or two true-blue friends, ones who stick by you thick-and-thin— but there is still the room—and the need—for other friendships. If you have a teenage problem yon want to discuss, or an observation to make, address your letter to FOR AND ABOUT TEKNAGERS, NATION AL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER SERV ICE, FRANKFORT, KY. Zif&i s-c For our blessings of good health we thank the Lord . . . For our welfare we thank our many friends and companions . . . We greet you and extend our wishes for a joyous holiday. Carpenters NEWBERRY. S. C. The Egyptians were first to de velop an “exact” system for measuring time. They developed a calendar about 4,000 B.C. The “beginning,” which they estimat ed according to the Mundane era of Alexander, was set at 5502 B.C ! Christmas Tree Industry Grows To Big Business The growing, cutting, and mar keting of Christmas trees has grown, within the last 20 years, into an important industry. This year, for instance, approximately 45 million trees will be harvested. Forest areas no longer supply enough quality trees to meet growing demands. Many farmers, in all sections of the cottatry, grow Christmas trees as a sup plementary crop. The demand has required that the industry become more mech anized, especially in the North west where millions of trees ere harvested each year. Big Business Trees are stacked by the thou sands in collection yards. Con veyor belts carry them directly into railroad freight cars for ship ment to all sections of the nation. A spokesman for the Christmas tree industry reports there is a trend toward nursery-raised trees. Big picture windows are partly responsible. Home owners want neighbors and friends to see trees that are symmetrical or unusual. Also, there is a great demand for very small trees. They axe for trailer dwellers. Popular Size The most popular size of tree is from five to seven feet This is due, in most part, to the pass ing of high ceiling rooms and modem home construction. Commercially grown Christmas trees have been shipped from the United States to many distant lands. There seems to be a grow ing demand for them in Hawaii, Mexico and Cuba. McDowell Infant Dies In Sumter Funeral services for the infant daughter of Dr. and Mi's. Robert E. McDowell, who died at the Tourney hospital in Sumter early Monday morning, were conducted at the graveside in Baby Land in Evergreen Memorial .Park at 11 a.m. Tuesday by Rev. Samuel T. Lipsey. Besides her parents she is sur vived by one sister, Brenda El len; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted G. McDowell of Newberry, and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ab ram Warren of Newberry. GUIDING LIGHT The custom of lighting Christ mas candles is an old one and somewhat obscure. One legend contends the custom is a hold over from baronial days when a huge Yule candle was spe cially made to furnish light at the festive board. Another source traces the origin of the Christmas candle to Ireland. During the time when the English were at tempting to suppress their re ligious beliefs, Irish families were said to have placed lighted candles in the windows in the hope of guiding a priest to the homes. Whatever the source of the custom, today it has become a traditional part of our holi day observance — our guiding Hght. Ben-Gurion Club Subject The Woman’s Club of Newberry met Thursday afternoon, Decem ber 8 at 4 o’clock with Mrs. J. E. Wiseman. The president. Mi’s. A. J. Briggs^ presided. Miss folia Kibler, program chairman, introduced Mrs. D. W. A. Neville who gave a most inter esting and informative review of Ben-Gurion, the biography of an extraordinary man, by Robert St. John. Mrs. Neville stated that Ben- Gurion is possibly one of the ten outstanding world figures; he has more diversity of interest, more magic in his personality than al most any other player on the world stage; he is a man much loved by his people, with many admirers but no close friends. Robert St. John was in Israel ’at the time of the creation of this inspiring biography. His exten sive research for this book has led him to interview people all over the world who have known Ben- purion intimately. Christmas Eve Services Given The traditional Christmas Eve midnight service will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church Sat urday night beginning at 11:15 p.m.. The church will be decorated with candles, greenery and poin- settias by the Woman’s Guild. The hymns and carols of the season will be used. The people of New berry are cordially invked by the minister and congregation of St. Luke’s to attend this service. Schumpert Is Acting Chief Ray Schumpert has ben named acting Chief of Police for the city because of the illness of Chief Colie Dowd, Mayor Layton an nounced this week. The appoint ment was effective Dec. 17. Mayor Layton expressed the opinion that Sgt. Schumpert was well qualified for the temporary position, having been on the police force a number of years, and hav ing attended various law enforce ment schools. ^Dr. aM Mrs. W. L. Hitchcock of Statesboro, Georgia, will ar rive Saturday to spend the Xmas holidays with Mrs. Hitchcock’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cook on Green Street. It is increasingly difficult to keep even one’s own simple life. I feel sorry for several friends and relatives whose birthdays come around Christmas and. New Year’s. But I feel even sorrier for those of us who have to do the^right thing by them twice in ten days. If you like to talk, it is de lightful to be in the company of someone who likes to listen. A smile of apreciatvon gives a girl a lift that may last for an hour or so, especially if she is young, old, lonely, or unbeholden. We are all granted time for the things we really ought to do; we leave them undone because we waste our time or spend it on unnecessary and trivia* things. Let No Decorations Spoil Your Holiday Have gala Christmas decora tions turned your home into a fire hazard?—If you aren’t care ful with them, they may turn this season of joy into one of mourn ing. The Christmas tree, as beauti ful as it may be, is a potential torch. To be on the safe side, make sure your tree is freshly cut. Keep it in water or wet sand as long as it’s in the house. Locate your tree away from all sources of heat and throw it away or re plant it very soon after Christmas. It is the custom in some places to use candles in place of tree lights. This is not only dangerous but foolish. The candles may in cense the atmosphere but they are also very likely to send you, and your home up in smoke. Make sure that all tree lights are laboratory approved and that there are no frayed cords or dam aged sockets. Its not a good idea to use the same extension cords year after year. Get some new ones. Be extra careful not to overload electrical circuits with additional lights and appliances. Make sure that all tinsel, angel hair, and other decorations are nonflammable. Do not leave dis carded Christmas wrappings un der the tree. Golden Wedding Anniversary The children of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Goodman will honor their parents on their 50th wedding an niversary with an informal recep tion in the Fellowship room of ;Holy Trinity Lutheran church in Xroutman, N. C. on the afternoon <$£ December 28th, 1960 from 3:00 5:30 o’clock. No formal invitations are being issued, but their relatives and ftiends are most cordially invited. Novembe rBond Sales Report Series E and H Savings Bonds for November in Newberry county totsl^d $5,087.00 reports Joe M. Roberts, County Savings Bonds Chairman. Combined E and fl Sales for the month in the State totaled $1,827,938.00 reports Robert C. Clawson, State Chairman of the U. S. Savings Bonds division. Holidays At College The Christmas holidays at New- bery college begin after the regu lar class schedule on Saturday, December 17th, 1960. Classes will be resumed on regular schedule at 8 a.m. Tuesday, January - 3, 1961. Dr. and Mrs. Velio Norman of Baton Rouge, La. will arrive in Newberry Friday to spendthe holidays with Mrs. Norman’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Dawkins on Martin street. ATTRACTION . . . There** something shoot a Christmas treb, burning brightly in the night, that warms the heart, no matter how chilly the weather may be. Reflected against a background of city lights, this tree is a colorful reminder of the significance of this great holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bedenbaugh and soft will arrive in Newberry Friday for Christmas holidays from Mulberry, Florida. They will visit their parents, and Mrs. Co- lene Bedenbaugh. Her daughter, Mrs. Dot Harris and family will accompany them ba< k for a week’s visit. Mrs. O. O. Copeland, Mrs. John Walker Schumpert, Miss Mary Wheeler and Mrs. Hugh Foster spent Saturday in Charlotte, N. C. While there, they attended the Ice-Capades. Because Mark Twain spelled it ’Huckleberry, twenty million peo ple misspell nickel . NOTICE OF BIDS Newberry, S. C. December 19, 1960 Office of Newberry County Board of Commissioners, New berry, S. C., will receive sealed bids by 10:00 o’clock A.M. Jan uary 4, 1961, for the following items to be used by the county for the second six months of the fiscal year 1960-1961. Lumber, nails, tires, concrete pipe, repair parts, groceries, fer tilizer,. books add equipment. Specifications on special forms may be obtained at the Supervis or’s o#ice in the Court House. All bids must be submitted on forms furnished. Tfee right is reserved to re ject any and all bids. NEWBERRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS % im OPPORTUNITY for man or woman to earn $100.00 weekly serving McNess customers in this area. We furnish capital and train you. Car necessary. Write; P. O. Box 343, Union, S. C. 32—4tp Say Merry Christmas with a gift fron • • • T. ROY SUMMER, INC. 5jj_- 'v ¥*• ’ ■ •. -. ■. • • •'• < : _ ■ f, 'w The Young Man's Shop m V* X w i s & i S< L - *• qp ■ . May your Christmas be gay and merry! QUALITY SHOE SHOP 1105 McKibben St. NEWBERRY, S. C. WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND PAYABLE AS OF DECEMBER 31,1960 AT OUR Current Rate of PER ANNUM '■4 Each account is insured up to $10,000.00 By the Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation 1 Member Federal Home Loan Bank STATE Building and Loan Association 1117 Boyce Street Phone 189 Newberry, South Carolina OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS R. B. BAKER, President J. DAVE CALDWELL, Vice-President PINCKNEY N. ABRAMS, Secret?:^ Treasurer THOMAS H. POPE R. AUBREY HARLEY LOUIS C. FLOYD ■'•'-./I M J mm