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Men and women will never get along peacefully nor will mankind, because life w T ould be too dull. . ■ ■. • • * 1*7?^ Vi % : v--.-- ■ v • --iw-'t • ** ' • Bgjp:.y • • " , -w - c- . Ml i : CJ w L 1 f£j£ky. 'jwl*/, ——■■ '■■■l' ‘ ' ' "* ‘ • :•" •• -• -V-, •• 5 vf->rV.'nw» ’ ■*& ■ ' - • ry .y i" . . ‘ '.A '■/. 4 *-.-•' '••• , '*5 After midnight, ignore the pleas of your hostess to stick around for another round of pancakes, sausages, and strawberry jam. VOLUME 26; NUMBER 3. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY MAY 10, 1962 + $2.00 PER YEAR By The Way WORRIED I was a little worried about the story in Tuesday’s papers which indicated that Donald Russell might have made a '‘deal” for or ganized labor’s vote. He made it clear in a statement later that such was not the case and that ‘‘such erroneous and unfair report ing would apparently be designed to have readers believe that some sort of deal had been made.” What worried a good many Rus sell supporters was whether he had made any deals about the right-to- work law. I could not believe that he did—and he made that clear, too. “There would be no reason to ask my views on the right-to-work law because my position is clear. I have stated that as governor I would not recommend repeal of our right-to-work law.” That sets the record straight on that. - By DORIS A, SANDERS pletely, accepting the opinion of the Supreme Court of South Caro lina that it neither legally nor morally binding, vote as you want to in the Primary and again as you want to in the General Elec tion. As we see it, those are the ave nues available to the voters of South Carolina, If there are oth er suggestions we should be glad to hear of them. New Territory Will Be Taken Into City On January 1,1963 LOYALTY OATH Perhaps the issue being discuss ed more than the candidates is the Loyalty oath which Democrats say that those voting in the primary must take. In the past, some man agers did not bother about the oath at all, some were insistent on each voter swearing to it, others just sort of read the oath “at” the voter and if they swore to it, fine and if they didn’t, that was all right, too. Word has reached me that in Newberry, managers have been instructed that each prospective voter MUST swear to the oath be fore he will be given a ballot. This is sad news to many voters. As one of my politician friends said “this wilLbe rough on you Republicans.” It will be rougher on the politic ians. There are many Democrats who can’t stomach the idea of either Olin Johnston or Fritz Boilings for U. S. Senate and wish to vote for Bill Workman in the General Election. There are many Republicans who would like to vote for county and state can didates, but will not do so if re quired to take the loyalty oath. The State* Supreme Court has ruled that the statute requiring the loyalty oath is unconstitutional; but that does not alter the fact that when some people raise their hand and swear to do a thing, they feel they are morally bound to do it. Luke Aull has some suggestions in last week’s issue of the Ridge Citizen. The way things stand, looks as though I might as well take his first suggestion and go fishing on June 12. His editorial follows: “With the primary little more than a month away, it is time to consider what course of action to take. And there are several ave nues open Jt seems to us. The State Democratic Conven tion by a closely contested vote which found the delegates almost evenly divided, refused to make any change in the Loyalty oath and when you go to the polls on June 12 you will be required to take the oath to agree to support the nominees of that primany in the General Election in November. If you are a loyal Party-of-our- Forefathers Democrat, Party uber alles, and all that, then you have no problem. Simply pick the candi date you like in the primary and vote for the winner in November. If on the other hand, you are of a more independent frame of mind and would prefer to wait and select the Senator in the General Election and at the same time not be disfranchised in the matter of selecting the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and other state officers and the Coroner in this county, then you will have to choose one of several avenues. First you can choose to “go fishing” on June 12th. This is a time-honored and often-used es cape hatch to resolve such a dil emma. But then you would not have a choice for the offices in which the only contest will be in the Primary. Or, you could take the oath with reservations, vote in every race except that for United States Senator, ana thus feel free to cast your ballot independently in the General Election. This, however, would be merely rationalization and a sop for a conscience easily satisfied. Or, you can take the oath and abide by it in the General Elec tion even if that means swallow ing a candidate who is distasteful. All these avenues and alterna tives presume that you are going to attach some sort of seriousness to the Loyalty Oath. There is one other avenue and it seems to us to be the honest one. And that is to ignore the Loyalty Oath com- To Celebrate 100th Birthday Mother’s Day, May 13, will be a very special day for the mother of Mrs. Vanessa Holt, because on that day, her mother, Mrs. Leila Williams, will observe her 100th birth anniversary. Just before her 94th birthday, Mrs. Williams injured her hip in a fall, and has been in a wheel time. She is still mentally alert chair, or bedridden since that although she now has to stay in bed most of the time. She enjoys visits from friends, although too many visitors tire her. Three years ago, when she was celebrating her 97th anniversary, Mrs. Williams said “I can’t un derstand why I have lived this long. None of my people lived beyond the age of sixty. This will be my last birthday.” The report er interviewing her at that time wrote “Seeing how pleasant, cheerful and alert she is, how ever, leads one to believe that three years from now, ‘Miss Leila’ will be receiving congrat ulations on having attained her 100th birth anniversary.” Arriving Friday to help Mrs. Williams celebrate her 100th an niversary will be some of her re latives, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Wil liams, Mrs. Claude Williams and Mrs. Virginia Curtis, all former ly of Newberry, now of Newport News, Va. They will remain in Newberry until Monday. NCEA Officers Attend Meet In Greenwood Professors Are Promoted Dr. A. G. D. Wiles, President, announces the promotion of two Newberrv College faculty mem bers. Dr. Estelle Hightower has been promoted from Associate Profes sor of History and Political Science to full Professor of His tory and Political Science. Dr. Hightower had fourteen years of service on other college faculties before she came to New berry College as associate profes sor in 1947. Dr. Hightower served as a staff member, by invitation, in the Ford Foundation sponsored state-wide experimental program in teacher education in Arkansas in 1954-55. All fifteen of Arkansas’ four year colleges and universities cooperat ed in the project. She is a grad uate of Huntington College and received the Master of Science de gree from Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the Doctor of Educa tion degree from Columbia Uni versity. E. W. “Red” Burnette has been promoted from Assistant Profes sor of Physical Education to As sociate Professor of Physical Edu cation. Mr. Burnette had twelve years of teaching and coaching service in high schools before he went to Newberry College. In his ten years at Newberry he has served as football line coach, head baseball and basketball coach, and instruc tor in Physical Education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from Newberry College. Earnings Up For Champion Champion Papers Inc. reported that its consolidated net income for the quarter ended March 31, 1962 was $3,881,000 or 61c per common share after provision for preferred dividends. In the quar ter ended March 31, 1961 net in come was $2,419,000 < »• 37 cents per common share. Ave. "e quart erly earnings for the m. '-month fiscal period ended December 31, 1961 were 57 cents per share. Karl R. ’lendetsen, Champh. President ,indicated that he ex pects second quarter earnings to shew at least modest improvements over the first quarterpff general business activity (contihpes at present levels. Mrs. Grace Rhodes, president of the South Carolina Education As sociation, met with a group of newly-elected officers of county education associations of District 5 in Greenwood Thursday. Mrs. Margaret Kelly of Newber ry presided. She is chairman of District 5, which includes the counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda. The meet ing was designed as a - training program for the county association officers. Attending from Newberry Coun ty in addition to Mrs. Kelly, were C. S. Williams, R .E. Beck and Mrs. Ruth McCrackin, president, vice president, and secretary, res pectively of the Newberry County Education Association. Mrs. Rhodes spoke briefly to the group, emphasizing the import ance of membership in local, state and national education asso ciations. She defended the in crease in State association dues by saying “You cannot expect the SCEA to do the job teachers are demanding with membership fees you are paying.” Mrs. Rhodes told of plans for the SCEA convention which will be held in Greenville March 21-22, 1963. Sessions will be held in Greenville Memorial Auditorium and a variety of entertainment is being planned, in addition to the business sessions. She said the All-State Chorus, Band and Orch estra have again been invited to perform for the teachers. Mrs. Kelly outlined the purposes and aims of the SCEA for 1962- 63. Ed Culpepper, assistant executive secretary of the SCEA, discussed duties of officers and committees of local associations. Mrs. Kelly ■rged that teachers in all schools be polled to be sure they are reg istered to vote in the June 12 Democratic primary. Madison Breland, principal of Greenwood High School, spoke briefly about science camps to be held this summer at Socareda. There will be sessions for students from the 5th through 12th grades, one week for each group. The cost will be $45 a week, which will cov er all expenses except transporta tion. Interested students may get more information from their sup erintendents. District 5 officials will meet again at Socareda on August IS IS for further training. The meeting closed with a din ner followed by a brief question and answer period. Mrs. Ruby Abrams, left, retiring president of the Newberry Music Club, and Miss Margaret Paysinger, incoming president, watch as Mayor Ernest Layton signs a document proclaiming “Na tional Music Week” in Newberry. (Sunphoto) National Music Week Proclaimed National Music Week in New berry got off to a good start early Monday morning with Mayor Er nest Layton signing a Proclama tion urging citizens to realize the value of music. A number of musical programs are planned for the week. The Newberry Music Club held its special Music Week meeting Tues day night. In observance of the week, Miss Juanita Hitt will pre sent the Junior and Senior High school choruses in Spring Festival Friday night at the high school auditorium. Sevojral recitals are being given at Newberry College*, as well as recitals by private teach ers of music. The proclamation signed by the Mayor is as follows: Whereas, Music is a Divine in heritance which serves as a spiri- itual force to help relieve the ten sions of our ei^a; and Whereas, Music is a dynamic influence as an effective medium of communication and understand ing between all peoples; and Whereas, Music is one of the most forcible instruments for training, for arousing, and for governing the minds and spirits of men; and Whereas, Music creates inspira tion and enjoyment wherever it is heard; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ernest H. Layton, Mayor of the City of Newberry, do hereby proclaim and acknowledge May 6-12, 1962, as National Music Week in the City of Newberry, and call upon the citizens of our city of friendly folks to realize the value of mu. sic so that their lives may be en riched through the understanding and appreciation of music. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Ernest H. Layton, have hereunto set my hand and caused to be af fixed the Seal of the City of New berry, South Carolina, this 7th day of May, 1962. Ernest H. Layton, Mayor, City of Newberry, S. C. AVELEIGH CIRCLES Circle 1 of Aveleigh Presbyter ian Church will meet Tuesday of next week at the home of Mrs. Tom Brown at 10 a.m. All other circles will meet Monday, as fol lows: No. 2, with Mrs. Wilbur Boozer at 4 p.m. No. 3 with Mrs. Bill Martin at 4 p.m. No. 4 with Mrs. Claude Partain, 8 p.m. No. 5 at the home of Mrs. A1 Weigle at 8 p.m. Services For '1'he infant Sbn of William B. Lawrence Jr. and Elizabeth Wall Lawrence of Rt. 1, Newberry, died Sunday night at the New berry County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lawrence is employed by the S. C. State Commission of Forestry. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are members of Aveleigh Presby terian Church. He is survived by his parents; one sister, Mary Elizabeth; one brother, William B. Lawrence III, both of the home; his grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Law rence Sr. of Greenville and Mrs. Ralph Wall of Spartanburg. Funeral services were conduct ed at 1 p.m. Monday at the grave side in Woodlawn Memorial Gar dens by Dr. Neil E. Truesdell. The Harrington Heights and By-pass 76 areas, recently voted into the city by a special election, will become a part of the city on January 1, 1963 as a result of ac tion taken Tuesday night by City Council. The council, having re ceived a certification from the Board of Election Commissioners that a majority of voters in the area proposed to be annexed, and a majority of voters in the city favored the annexation, instructed the city manager to notify Secre tary of State O. Frank Thornton that the area would be taken into the city the first of next year. This date was set to avoid pro-rating of taxes for the year 1962 and to give time to make plans for ex tending services to the area. During the meeting. Mayor Lay- ton introduced C. B. Whittle, who has applied for the position of city manager. After giving Council his qualifications and background, and answering many questions, Mr. Whittle was thanked by the Mayor for appearing before coun cil. Council decided on a three-month tryout period for broadcasting its meetings over the local radio sta tion, the broadcasts to be made permanent if the project proves to be satisfactory. Council was notified that W. C. Huffman had been elected a mem ber of the Planning Commission. A letter from the Commission was read, suggesting that Coun cil hold Open House for inspection of the Opera House building, and that a police officer keep record of the number of persons attend ing. The date of Sunday, May 20 was set for Opera House Open House, from 2 until 5 p.m. Something new on the police force will be seen in October when plans are being made to hire a Meter Maid. The job of the fe male member of the police depart ment will be to issue parking tick ets and help with traffic at schools. The position will pay a beginning salary of $200 and ap plications will be accepted at any time. Council also considered hiring of a Negro policeman, and asked Chief Dowd to check into the prac ticality of taking such action. Council was notified that con struction of the Negro swimming pool and bath houses are nearing completion but that the white swimming pool and bath houses will probably not be completed un til a week or more later than an ticipated. Council was also told that work on the Newberry County Rural Fire Departmentand Res cue Squad building is progressing on schedule. City Attorney Aubrey Harley was instructed to draw up a reso lution for Council to the Kendall Company in appreciation of the land deeded to the city. Other action by council: The purchase of 730 feet of 18” concrete pipe for installation by the South Carolina Highway De partment, from the junction of Os borne Avenue and Pope St. for a distance of 730 feet south, at an estimated cost of $872.50; Instructed the Police Chief to have loading zone on the south side of the 1100 block of Friend street marked; Notified Chief Sam Beam to check into the storage of under ground gasoline tanks on residen tial property; Set Monday, June 11 as next regular meeting of council because of Democratic Primary on June 12; Instructed Chief Dowd to put traffic lights at Main and Glenn and Johnstone and Glenn streets on “caution” after 11:00 p.m. Voted to replace and maintain hot water heaters in city-owned houses in the future. •: ' ... 1 ili % p mi HI iMiini TROPHY the Booster Club banquet Tuesday night at the High School are standing, from left, Benji Kirkland, Bohdan Kolodij, Billy Shinn, Bobby Kinard, Emily Hamm, Richie Warren, Mickey. Wertz and Johnny Hayes. Seated, from left, are Coach Walt Pinson, C. D. Coleman, president of the Boosters Club, Dode Phillips, guest speaker; T. B. Amis, who introduced the speaker, and Supt. J. V. Kneece. (Sunphoto) Boosters Club Nonors School ' ' Athletes At Banquet Tuesday Call To Prayer Our King and gracious loving Heavenly Father, it would be presumptuous for us to address The© were ty n^t for the cross upon which the Prince of Life opened the way. As a nation and as a world we come in Thy dear name, eonfessi^\oit^imb both of omission and , commission, which are too tor us to mention ancl io^^Hewous for gracious forgfft&3£r a*L Thy Spirit’s power * in * our * full res toration to Thy rjcji favor. Grant that Thy mercifuK providences protect our vision from the in fluences oC the fleslb the allure ments of the worjUi, and the il lusions of the wicked one. In all our thoughts, . words and plans, let Thy gracious Spirit have control. Sanctify the world with Thy truth. Lead all human kind with the Light* Center and keep the affections of men upon Jesus Christ, our Saviour, that the strength of nations may be set in alignment with the issues of His Kingdom, to whom we gladly ascribe glory, ; majesty and power, that the kingdoms of this world may speedily become the Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ to this end we pray in the name of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, through Jesus Christ. Amen. Hearts Contest Still Planned Outstanding athletes of Newber ry High school were honored Tues day night during the sixth annual banquet of the Bulldog Booster Club. Dode Phillips of Due West, one of South Carolina’s all-time great athletes, was guest speaker. C. D. Coleman, president of the Club presided and welcomed ath letes, their parents and guests. He congratulated the young men tiid women bn the fine record made in all sports this year, and said “while the interest of the Booster Club is in sports, our prime inter est is in your education. Athletics must be second to your education.” .. Terry Ivester gave the response, expressing gratitude to the Boos- The Civic League still has plans to present the ^ Queen of Hearts contest, which was post poned from the March date on ac- Pickens of Spartanburg, Mrs. Ro- At Rest Home Miss Lucy Williams McCaugh- rin, 85, died Saturday night at Forest Hills Rest Home in Co lumbia after a short period of de clining health. Miss McCaughrin was born in Newberry, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Laura E. Nance McCaughrin. She attended Converse College and was a pioneer in the work with the hard of hearing, in this state. She was a teacher of lip reading. She was a member of Aveleigh Presbyterian Church, the DAR and the UDC. She was the last surviving mem ber of her immediate family and is survived by seven nieces and nephews, Nathaniel Gist of Co lumbia, Albert G. McCaughrin of Newberry, Mrs. J. Donald Brown of Anderson, Mrs. Joseph W. James of Greenville, Mrs. Ben R. •tv ters Club, coaches, cheer! and student body for suppo: ing the year. “We hope,” h< “that the three teams have you proud to be members of Boosters Club and of the student body.” Mr. Phillips was introduced by T. B. (Dad) Amis, as the greatest coach Furman University ever had.” He said that “Erskine is where Phillips became the great est football player who ever stuck cleats in Palmetto soil.” Mr. Phillips kept his audience entertained during his speech with a great variety of anecdotes inter spersed with sound philosophy. Trophies presented were as fol lows: Most valuable football player, given by Coleman Oil Co., Beuji Kirkland. , Best Lineman, given by Bergens, Bobby Kinard. Best Senior Back, given by Fen nell’s, Bo Kolodij. Best Blocker, given by WKDK, Billy Shinn. Best junior varsity player, given by Bergens, Johnny Hayes. Most Valuable boy basketball player, given by Exchange Club, HI hie Warren. Most Valuable girl 1: isketball player, given by Exchange Club, Emily Hamm. Most valuable baseball player, Mickey Werts. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS •r'.: Are Presented In Recital The Newberry College Music Department presented Andy Price, organist; Miss Teddie Jean Day, contralto and Jack Morris, tenor, in a recital in Holland Hall Wed nesday night, May 9. Andy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Van E. Price of Newberry. count of conflicts with other lo cal events. An effort will be made to reschedule this affair in June or July. In anticipation of the contest, all young ladies who plan to take part are invited to a “Charm School” Monday afternoon, May 14 at the Community Hall, from 4 until 5:30 p.m. A professional instructor Will teach posture, walking, and the use Of hands, all of which will give the participants stage presence and be of lifetime value. The Civic League is very glad to be able . to offer this benefit to the “Queen of Hearts” girls and hopes that everyone will be present Monday. bert B. Killingsworth, of New Canaan, Conn., and Mrs. Charles S. Haltiwanger of Columbia. Funeral services were conducted Monday from Aveleigh Presby- iorian Church by Dr. N. E. Trues dell. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery. * > ‘ { f : , . * Active pallbearers were W. Ed win Foster, Nathaniel Gist Jr., Ben Pickens Jr., Charles E. Halti wanger Jr., James N. Haltiwan ger and James S. McCaughrin. Mrs. C. L. Pless of Cleveland, Ga., Mrs. R. J. Stark of Collier ville, Tenn. and Mrs. Maggie Rich ardson of Eads, Tenn. are spend ing this week in the home of their sister, Mrs. Bennie Burn and Mr. Burn on Cline St. LEAVE FOR GEORGIA Mrs. Niles C. Clark Jr. and sons, Craig, Tom and Steve left Thurs day to join First Lt. Clark at Fort Benning, Ga., after spending sev eral months here with her parents, SPEERS STREET PTA MEETS TONIGHT The sixth grade of Speers Street School will be saluted when the PTA of that school meets tonight. There will be a program by sixth graders, and music by the sixtn grade band and chorus. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Gladys Carl ton. Mr. and Mrs. William Maybin will move this week to 915 Jes sica Ave. in the house fonrerly oc- Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Amis, and in j cupied by the late Mrs. Bessie Waterloo with Lt. Clark’s parents.' GJymph. n To Be Organized A Newberry baseball team, to participate in the Little River League, is being organized, ac cording to C. E. Franklin, mana ger. The team is being sponsored by the Oakland Plant of the Ken dall Company. The manager requests anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the team to report Fri day, May 11 at 5 p.m. at the field across from Buffington’s store near the Oakland plant. The team will play one game a week, each Saturday afternoon. Other teams in the League are Cross Hill, Ninety Six, Calhoun Falls, Abbeville and Donalds. M.ty 13: Mrs. Leila B. Will iams, D. J. Williams, Mrs. Lois W. Huckaby, Mrs. Pressley N. Boozer, Eleanor Kirkegar-d, Kib- ler Williamson, Derry 11 Satter- white, Rhoda R. Boozer. May 14: Mrs. Floy Hancock, Alfreda Hipp, E. C. Rinehart, Connie King, Harry Hughes, Phyllis Boozer, Carol Ann Wat ers, Kirk Beckwith, Clifford T. Smith, Dee(!ie Wilson, Patricia Shealy Pryor. May 15: Mrs. Frank Lonti- nack,, Jr., Toby Willis, Charles Senn, Sarah Scarborough, El mer W. Mayer. May 16: Miss Pearl Amick, Mrs. J. W. Warner, Martha Dip- Ner, J. Fred Epting, Jr., Mrs. H. L. Boulware, Jocelyn Dar lene Atiaway. May 17: Ralph Lee Wilbanks, Jr., Bonnie Boland, Linda Allen Martin, Jerry Alewine, Ger trude B. Force, Mrs. Forrest Boozer, Jewel Connelly, R. E. (Bobby) Hanna, Jr., Eleanor Amick, Mis. Hack Wallace, Kar en Atkisoi, Aldon EL Beden- baugh, Jr., Mrs. Paul Petty, Faye Crews. May 18: Mrs. iHgie Shealy, Mrs. Jackson W. Taylor, David L. WesL Mrs. George Spotty E. F. Lovell, Jr., Bruce Lfpg- -comb, Bobby Arm field. May 19: Steve Price, Ralph E. Rowe, Jr., Mrs. Olin Berry, Mrs. Lesie Wood, Lee Mayer, Mrs. Dorothy Schumpert, Mar garet Lipscomb, Durrett Lips comb, Michael Keith Nichols, Pearce Davis, Mrs. Sally Shealy. wi «j@|S 4 ssrs f’.i tv.