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Study the platforms, Examine the candidates, then . . , VOTE YOUR CONVICTIONS! As a citizen of democracy it is your DUTY and PRIVILEGE To VOTE August 22 VOLUME 25; NUMBER 14. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1961 + $2.00 PER YEAR By The Way - By DORIS A. SANDERS WHAT IS IT? What is a newspaper? The Raymond (Wash.) Adver tiser recently picked up a defini tion which ran in the Letterbox of a West coast newspaper. The definition was written by a six- year old girl named Diana. She wrote: “Newspapers. We ne«rd them so we can know who reks and who drownds and who shoots some body. And who wants a house or who dies or gets a baby. It tells if your dog is lost. They are good on shelves and to make bond fires. They also do good under a baby's plate and to keep dogs offa things. You can wrap potato peel ings in ’em. You can put one when you defrost. They tell about shows and how much things are.” To which the editor of the paper added: “P.S. Diana, they also are good to swat things with, like flies and public officials and things.” UP IN THE AIR The above article reminds me of the fact that certain of the candidates in the City Primary seem to take it as a personal swat that I asked ALL candidates to express their opinion as to •whether they favor the council- manager form of government.Why any candidate would be hesitant WHY? A reader wants to know why j the Mayor waited until he was, “forced” by the Court to order an | election on tne Council-Manager government. The Mayor can, and no doubt will, speak for himself, but since the question was addressed to “Mrs. Editor”—I assume that is me— I’ll be happy to give my op inion. I said this when the petition was fir? t circulated and I’ll re peat it: the petition was NOT aimed al having an election to rid the city of this form of govern ment, but to force the firing or resignation of Ed Blackwell. The Mayor knew this and did not like the waste the city’s money on an election that was a shabby pre tense. Some signers of the peti tion have admitted that this was the only reason for the petition, and whether you knew it or not, th^re was general agreement C iough I understand it was not in writing) that if Ed Blackwell were removed from the scene, the petition would be withdrawn. The courts didn’t FORCE the election. The attorneys for both parties agreed to wait until after the city primary to hold the ref erendum. Circumstances changed in the meantime, however. Ed Blackwell submitted his resignation, city council accepted it. There was ev ery likelihood that the petition to express himself on this issue . amazes me. Five of the seven now; wou ^ ^ " Rhdrawn, on council have already committ- 1 he Ma y° r realized, wisely, that | ed themselves as being in favor; one has made no comment on the questionnaire we sent, the other hasn’v even returned it. Only three of the candidates, not now on council, have returned the questionnaire. One favors the council-manager form of govern ment, the other two have not com mitted themselves. Most of the candidates are busi ness men, and if they do not know by now that the council-manager form of government is the most economical and efficient way to operate the city, they have cer tainly kept themselves uninform ed. I have an idea that some of the candidates might say “we’ll wait and see what the people want, be fore we express ourselves on the council-manager form of govern ment.” It seems to me it is the business of these candidates, if they have the interest of the city at heart, to find out, if they don’t already know, just what has been accomplished during the years of council-manager government and give the information to the people. If they find something wrong with the system, let them say so— bring it out into the open so it can be discussed in the open. This business of “we don’t need SIX YOUNG PEOPLE recently received Junior Life-Saving Cer tificates at Margaret Hunter Pool, but only three showed up in the hot sun to have their picture made. They are, from left, Ann Robin son, instructor; Lennie Mack, Gail Phillips and Harriett Clary. (Sunphoto.) Scottish Exchange Youth To Visit Here With Halfacres Rites Wednesday For Mrs. Grogan trip to South Carolina is the State Master 4-H club in coop eration with the Clemson Exten sion Service and the National 4-H Foundation. withdrawal of the petition would not settle the issue. There would always be the threat of another petition hanging over any future city manager because of petty grudges such as those which gave rise to the current petition. Feeling that a greater majority of citizens would be on hand to vote in the city primary than An International Farm Youth would come out at a later date to j Exchangee from Scotland will visit vote in a referendum, and feeling a farm f am ii y i n Newberry during the city could save some money, August. the Mayor called the referendum Donald R. McGregor, 22, of for August 22* rather than waiting Kilsyth by Glasgow, Scotland, will until later, arrive in Newberry on August 1st Any more questions? an( j w ji] ij ve w ith the Grady Lee Halfacre family of the Jolly Street community for two weeks. McGregor, a stockman, whose: future occupational plans call for “Around the World in Flower farm management, lives on a 5000 Arranging” is the theme for the acre farm in Scotland. The major artistic division of the flower Mrs. Rosa Lee Smith Grogan, crops grown on his farm are show at the Newberry-Saluda 74, of Chappells, died early IVIon- oats, hay and rape. Sheep, swine County Fair. The Council of New- day afternoon at a Newberrv hos- ^^d beef cattle are the major live- j berry Garden Clubs sponsors the pital after a long illness. stock. show each year. Surviving are her husband, John His special farming interests! After “Bon Voyage” the coun- Pasko Grogan; a son, Clarence are beef and sheep husbandry, 4H tries to be portrayed are England, Grogan of Chappells; two daugh-,club activities and mechanized i Iceland, Italy, Africa, Japan, Ger- ters, Mrs. Myrtle Jones of Clin- feeding methods. He likes dancing,; many, Mexico and the State of ton and Mrs. Lily Maw Williams swimming, playing tennis a n d j Hawaii. The final class is “Wel- of Silverstreet; a sister, Mrs. cricket. 1 come Home,” an arrangement ex- Amelia Lawson of Pauline; and Mr. McGregor is the son of Mr. | pressing a prayer for peace Flower Show Theme Given Are Registered 3,632 Voters Registered voters in the city of Newberry total 3,632, according to figures released by the Newber ry County Board of Registration this week. This includes all citi zens of the city who have secured certificates from the beginning of the new registration, September 1957, through July 11, 1961. Ward 1 has 557 registered; Ward 2, 693; Ward 3 No. 1, 217; Ward 3, No. 2, 656; Ward 4 No. 1, 126; Ward 4, No. 2, 318; Ward 5, 423; and Ward 6, 642. Council Offers Assistance To Rural Fire Board RESOLUTION State of South Carolina tpounty of Newberry jBity of Newberry WHEREAS, the Board of Rural Sire Control for Newberry County has been organized and is in the process of providing equipment to the various units in those commu nities which qualify, and WHEREAS, it is mutually ad vantageous to all of the communi ties of the County which have or ganized fire protection facilities to cooperate and, where practical, to co-ordinate their activities; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Re solved that the City of Newberry, by and through its Council, aoes hereby express to the Board of Rural Fire Control its desire to be of any assistance which the fa cilities, and more especially the experienced and conscientious per sonnel, of the City Fire Depart ment can afford; and does hereby offer and pledge to the Board of Rural Fire Control the City’s wholehearted cooperation toward achieving its goal of maximum fire protection in those communi ties which through their own ef- ^forts undertake te protect their ^ self interest: and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each member of the Board of Ru ral Fire Control. DATED at Newberry, South Carolina, this 11th day of July, 1961. Ernest H. Layton, Mayor C. A. Dufford, Sr. C. A. Shealy, Jr. O. F. Armfield, Jr. D. W. Jones Clarence B. DeHart Cecil E. Merchant, > -Councilmen. Planned For College :: pS; - "fSSSK i: ' : : The invitation class wull be se- lected from the above ten classes. a manager—we ran the city with; ed at 3 p m Wednesday at Chap- sisters. He is a Protestant, mem- Paris and the polar regions have five grandchildren. and Mrs. Duncan A. McGregor, Funeral services were conduct- and has two brothers and two what is now the city’s biggest business—utilities. THAT was handled by the Commission of public works, separate and apart; a Commission with three or four workers in the office, and if com parisons were made in the office forces now and then, I am sure itj would show a greater expense then than now, even tho’ the city’s as sets have increased from less than one million dollars to over $1,600,- 000; and even though the number of city employees has been in creased by 30. Anyone who would listen to such an argument is simply not thinking for himself, but is merely taking half-truths as whole truths. The thinking people of this city will not be taken in by half-truths. Before August 22, they are going to KNOW what has been done, and I predict an overwhelming vote of YES to continuing the council- manager form of government. been assigned as subjects for the Junior division of garden clubs. Mrs. Clifford T. Smith is chair man of the artistic division of the show and Mrs. Daisy Denning is only a mayor and counci e ore > ! p e n s Baptist Church by Rev. Roy ber of Young Farmers club, YMC is ridiculous. Those who ^sprea ; j) urst> Rev. A . W. Dennis and Rev. A and Church Youth Fellowship, this sort of information don t both- ^ ^ Pettigrew. Burial was in His sponsor is the Scottish Asso- er to mention that the city then jj 0 p e Baptist Church Cerue ciation of Young Farmers clubs, had absolutely nothing to do with ter y near Cross Anchor. He has seven years primary, Pallbearers were Ralph Law- and five years secondary school, general chairman, rence, John Ervin Smith, Charlie He completed two years as West Grogan, Paul Lawson, J. B. Me- of Scotland Agricultural college, Adams and Lewis Spearman. | receiving degrees of NDA and Honorary escort was the board SDA. Since the first of June he of deacons of Chappells Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Pitts are now residing at 1724^ Harper St. has been visiting farm families in! Mr. and Mrs. Olin Moore have South Dakota. Sponsor for his S moved to 427 Glenn St. SAY IT AGAIN We’ve said it over and over for a number of city primaries now and I expect we’ll be saying it every week because there is still some confusion about who votes for what in the city primary. EVERY voter has the right to vote for a candidate for mayor, and for a candidate for alderman in ALL SIX wards. Every voter throughout the city is eligible to vote for SEVEN members of the ' council. The ballot in the form of gov ernment referendum will read: “Shall the City of New’berry con tinue the Council-Manager form of government?” If you want to continue a government wiiich has done so much for your city, and I am sure you do, your vote will be YES. Dr. A. G. D. Wiles, president of Newberry College has announc ed that the Trustees of the col lege at a recent meeting have ap proved plans for the construction of a three story, fireproof class room building. The structure will contain 21 classrooms, a large visual aid room, 10 double faculty offices, 13 single faculty offices, one general office, and also coat alcoves and lounges. The new classroom building is to be located on the site of the old Carnegie Hall, which has been structurally condemned and unus ed for a number of years. The architects WessingeF and Drafts have been authorized te seek bids and to press for comple tion of the new classroom building^ by- the beginning of the Fall term in 1962. School Opening Dinrimad At Board Concert Band Is Praised Betty M. Sowell, publicity chair man for the Pageland Watermelon Festival held last week, writes to The Sun as follows: “The Newberry Concert Band, which has won many friends for its appearance last ye ar, really endeared itself to the crowds— marching in a drizzle and playing beautifully all the while!” Dogs Kept In City Pound Police Chief Colie Dowd advised citizens this week that the city dog pound has absolutely no con nection with any private individ ual and dog kennel. The pound was built by the city, and is op erated by the city, to house stray dogs picked up on the streets. Turner Dies In Johnston Ben L. Turner, 64, died sud denly at his home near Johnston Monday night. He was a native of Saluda County and was a, son of the late William and Mary Har ris Turner. He was a farmer. Among his survivors is a broth er, F. E. Turner of Newberry. Funeral services were conduct ed at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Johnston by Rev. C. J. Sexton. Burial was in Mount of Olives cemetery. AMERICAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP 4 Miss Sarah Marie Brown of Route 1, Newberry, is con gratulated and presented a check by Mr. John T. Norris of the Newberry branch of the South Caror lina National Bank to finance her trip to AYL Camp, July 31-August 11th. Miss Brown, a rising sophomore at Winthrop College will represent Newberry County and South Carolina at the two week training camp held iu Shelby, Michigan. She received this trip through her outstanding lead ership activities in 4-H Club work. At left is Miss Jen Stewart, County Home Agent. (Sunphoto.) PERSONAL Col. and Mrs. Harry Buzhardt and children, Ruth and Harry ar rived in Newberry Wednesday for a week’s visit with Col. Buzhardt’s mother, Mrs. Epsie Buzhardt on Boundary Street before moving to Parris Island, where Col. Buzhardt is being transferred. He has been on duty at Albany, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. M, M. Moseley and children, Bette Lynne and Cathy returned to their home in Hagerstown, Md. Tuesday after two weeks visit with Mrs. Mose ley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hove on Chapman St. Mr. and Mrs. McBetli Sprouse and son, Randy of Knoxville, Tenn. arrived Saturday for a visit with Mrs. Sprouse’s pax-ents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Summer on Harper St. They will also visit Mr. Sprouse’ relatives in Charleston. Their other son, Kerry has been on a two weeks visit here with his grandparents. Civic League To Stage Tea The Civic League would like to remind local merchants, who stock Christmas decorations, that the annual Civic League Tea will be held December 6th. There is a possibility that a great number of out of town visitors will attend all of whom are prospects for dec orating items. In addition to the Tea, four of the Newberry Gar den clubs will decorate a local home in a festive holiday mood, and many visitors will want to visit this holiday house. The League was pleased with the response to the first, in what is hoped to be regular monthly summertime concerts in the lovely Margax-et Hunter Park, which it sponsors. The Newberry Concert Band gave a splendid program Sunday which was listened to by three hundred folks, inside the Pai k grounds, and many who were parked nearby. Suggestions as to future entertainments would be welcomed. The July meeting was held on che 25th at Tanglewood, the lovely summer home on Lake Mux-ray of the Ralph Baker’s. Regarding dues: Last year no drive was made to collect dues fxom old members. Some are pay ing for last year when they pay for 1961. This is left up entirely to the member. In the past dues have been $1.50 for females, $2 for males. They remain at this figure, only there is now a combination fee of $3 for man and wife and many ax-e taking out this dual form of membership, which is very encouraging to the League. It would be greatly appreciated if those interested on the Civic League would voluntarily pay their dues, for it is very difficult to call on every former member in person. It has been arx-anged to have membership receipts issued by Mrs. Mary Ruff, at the Com munity Hall, Miss Jo Shannon at J. J. Langfoxd & Son or Mrs. Tom Long, treasurer, at Carter’s Flower Shop, or by mail to The Civic League, Rt. 2, Box 148A. Plans as to what will be done with the city elementary school children if the two new school buildings axe net completed by September were discussed at the Tuesday night x^wtEng: of the County Board of Education. Board Chairman Gerald Paysing- er. Director of Schools Ralph Wat kins and Elementary Superintend ent Ed Beck were given the task of arranging facilities if this con dition, arises. It was reported that work is progressing nicely on both the Boundary and Speers sites, but the actual date of completion could not be forecast at this time. The Board agreed to urg« the contractor, who is to move lights from Mollohon school to Newber ry High and Gallman High, to proceed with the work immediately so these lights would be in place on the football fields in time for the gridiron season. Gallman High has never had an athletic field and has played its football games in the past in Prosperity. By virtue of action by the County Delegation to appropriate Rotary Speaker ! !:'€ o ■ four additional mills for increase in teachers supplement, it was re ported that the teachers are ex pected to be paid the increase this year, but since the payrolls have already been scheduled for the coming school session, the man ner of paying the additional sup plement has not definitely been determined. The Board agreed to buy a lot near the school in Little Moun tain, if arrangements could be made, to use as a playground, and also discussed selling a portion of the school’s property adjacent to Silverstreet Elementary School. Dr. K. D. Lake and A. Dillard Alexander were nxmed to the Whitmire Advisory Board to re place Dr. A. B. Schriver and Richards DuBose. Reapppinted to the Advisory Board at Bush River were Harry E. Mayer and Morris P. Johnson. Other matters of routine na ture were discussed. GREETINGS BIRTHDAY 1 ' Rev. Kenneth B. Wilson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club Friday, August 4th, at the Commun ity HalL His subject will be “Council-Manager Form of Government,” according to Jim Leland, program chair man. Rev. Wilson’s talk will be broadcast over Radio Station WKDK at approximately 1:30 p.m. William Monroe is presi dent of the Rotary Club. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chalmers have returned to NewbeiTy to live and are making their home at 1933 Nance St. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wells have moved to Adelaide St. Extension to make their home. July 30: Hariette Morehead, Bill Hawkins, Maybelle Yates, J. C. Counts, Mrs. C. S. Hazel, Mrs. Lillian N. Werts, Mrs. Hugh Ballentine, Lillian Van- derford, Cile Purcell, Kenneth Cook, Mrs . Joe Bedenbaugh, Beverly DeHart, J. Chesley Ab rams. July 31: Mrs. Danny Paysin- ger, Mrs. Robert Lee Ruff, Mrs. E. B. Carlise, C. E. Bayknight, Annie L. Sutherland, Roy Bed enbaugh, David Folk, Dr. Ralph Baker, Mrs. Walter Summer. Aug. 1: Mrs. W. H. Spivey, Tommie Len Henderson, F. A. Longshore, Ann Stewart, Mary D. Boozer, Mrs. C. E. Long, Nathan Culclasure, Gordon N. Clarkson. Aug. 2: Mrs. M. W. Clary, Rev. Louis Patrick, Debra Jane Bowers, Mildred Chapman, Ann Bowers, W. P. Lathrop, B. B. Leitzsey, Jr., Willie Graham, Nancy Bouknight, Mary Ellen Gist. Aug. 3: Mrs. W. C. Schenck, Hugh Turner, Mrs. A. D. Hai ti wanger, Mrs T. H. Neel, Fur man Wright, Mrs. W. L. Hitch cock. Aug. 4: James S. Price, Sm san Senn, Mrs. John F. Clark son, Sadie Mae Graham, Gary Le Ringer, Frances B. Boozer, Buddy Parnell, Thomas Cromer, Mrs. Bennie Burn, Mrs. B. G. Langford, Harry and Larry Longshore, Sandra Smith, Jim my Koon, G. S. Parnell Jr. Aug. 5: Mrs. C. T. Summer, Mrs. Pearl Smallwood, Jerry Graham, Leon Clark, Mildred P. Setzler, Mrs. J. W. Davenport.