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There is almost always a tie between father and son—and the son usually wears it. .r Utt It is better to take ihings as they come than to try to catch them as they go. Volume 26; Number 32 Newberry, South Carolina, Thursday, November 29, 1962 $2.00 Per Year 43 True Bills Handed Down In Session Of Court By MRS. A. H. COl NTS The November term of Oeneral Sessions Court convened in New berry Monday with Judpe William L. Rhodes Jr. of Hampton presid- inp. The prand jury hroupht in true bills and indictment with 12 cases carried over from the last term of court. The court heard four puilty pleas, all to charpe of non-sup port. Defendants w T ere: Walter Hill, sentenced to one year or payment of $1,500; sus pended and placed on probation for five years with the provision that he pay $10 weekly for sup port of a minor child. Willie Swindler, sentenced to one year or payment of $1,500; suspended and placed on proba tion for five vears .ordered to pay $15 a week for support of child ren. Mack H. Wells, sentenced to one year or payment of $1,500; sus pended and placed on probation for five years, to pay $20 a week. William Henry Goff, sentenced to one year or fine of $1,500 sus pended, probation for five years, ordered to pay $15 weekly for sup port. Six hold - over grand jurors drawn for 1963 include Harold O. Cook, J. C. Harmon, Elmer E. Epting, J. H. Amick, Grady B. Wicker and James H. Phibbs Jr. Eleven guilty pleas were heard in the second day of court. Pleas and sentences were: Ballard Frank Allen, arson, two years, suspended, probation for five years. Jessie Epps, larceny and re ceiving stolen goods, two years, guspended, five years probation. James Heyward Williams, as sault and battery and carrying concealed weapons, two years, suspended on service of one year and probation for five years. L. C. Gary, pointing a firoarm, one year, suspended, two-year probation. Marion Suber, violation of li quor laws, 30 days or payment of $100. Earl ■Baxter, assault and bat tery with intent to kill and carry ing concealed weapons, three years, suspended on service of one year, five years probation. Marion Dawkins, assault anc battery with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons, two years, suspended, three years probation. Malcom Jeter, assault and bat tery with intent to kill and carry ing concealed weapons, three years, suspended on service of two years and three years pro bation. George Wyatt, assault with in tent to kill and carrying conceal ed weapons, twc years, suspended on servilce of ore year and five years probation. Henry Higgons, assault and bat tery with intent to kill and carry ing concealed weapons, two years, suspended, five years probation. Ernest Teddy Neal, assault and battery with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons, two years, suspended on service of six months and five years proba tion.. Grand Jury Finds That The County Being Well Operated The Grand Ju>y, meeting Mon day morning, found the affair- of the county generally operating “efficiently.” The report of th‘- Roads and Bridges fomimttee revealed that load ami bridges w re examined ami found in fair condition. Right of way cut in good condition. Har- i old F. Long is chairman of this j body. Chairman S. F. Freeman of j the County Officials Committee, ! reported that offices of Auditor, ; Clerk of Court. Probate Judge, ' Sheriff, Superintendent of Educa- j tion, Supervisor, Tax Collector, ; and Treasurer, were “operating j efficiently and no recommendations are necessary at this time.” All Magistrates were contacted by some member of this committe and all of the Magistrates are op erating efficiently with no pre sentment to the grand jury at this time. However, some members are of the opinion that there are a lot of minor offenses of law being sent to County Court for trial and they feel that ^ large percentage i f the.-e minor cases should and could he disposed of at Magis trate’s Court, which could result in considerable savings to the county. ThL committee suggests a meeting of ail magistrates. If all. o r a majority of them are of the same opinion, then a present ment to the grand jury would be in order. Due to the increase in cases handled by Coroner George R. Summer, he feels that his salary should be in line with Laurens County. This committee feels that this is a matter for the County Delegation and no recommendation was made. The Committee further reports: “It is the wish of the Committee on County Officials to present a Resolution of Commendation to the County Delegation and other responsible citizens of Newberry County for their successful effort in organizing and forming the Rural Fire Departments. In our opinion it is a great contribution to the rural citizens of Newberry County.” Prominent Man Of Saluda Dies Homer Rauch Long died at his home in the Corinth section of Saluda county Tuesday. He was 71 years of age. Mr. Long was born in Saluda county, a son of the late Charlie Carson and Mamie Rauch Long. He was educated in the rural schools of the county and at the Lexington high school. He was graduated from Newberry col lege in the class of 1916. He was a veteran of World War I and was elected to the State Senate in 1943 to fill an unexpired term and was reelected in 1944 and in 1948. He was a charter member of Mid-Carolina Electric cooperative. At the time of his death he was on the board of directors of the Mid-Carolina Coop and was its president until 1954. He was a member of the American Legion and a charter member of W. W. I Barracks 1773. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Nichols Long; a brother F. W. Long, Saluda. The funeral was conducted on Thursday, November 22 at Cor inth Lutheran church by the Rev. J. Hilton Roof and Rev. Thomas Suber. Burial was in St. Luke’s Lutheran cemetery in Newberry county. County Board Conducts Meet The Newberry County Board of Education met Tuesday night in regular monthly session to take care of what was mainly routine business. A letter was read from the trus tees of New Hope Zion Commun ity Center requesting that the Board deed the old Zion school building to the community. It was brought out that $200 had already been tjrned over to the county board for use of the building, and upon payment of an additional $300 the property be deeded to the community. The board decided to grant the request with the pro vision that the property be used for no other purpose other than a community center orchurch.In the event other uses were plan ned for the building, it would re vert to the county. The board also decided to meet with the County Delegation in the near future to discuss school busi ness and other problems pertain ing to the schools in the city and county. It was decided co bond all school personnel. This has been discuss ed by t! e board for some time. Bush River school requested permission to sell two ranges they have had for some time, and to use the proceeds for the school library. Director Ralph Watkins an nounced that all city and county schools will close on Wednesday, December 19 for the C hristmas holidays. Classes will resume on January second. No meeting is scheduled by the board for December. 62-63 High Cage Dates Revealed 1962 - 1963 Friday, December 7, Newberry vs. Woodruff at Newberry. Tuesday, December 11, Newber ry vs. Woodruff at Woodruff. Friday .December 14, Newberry vs. Saluda at Newberry. Tuesday, December 18, New berry vs. Saluda at Saluda. Wednesday, December 19, New berry vs. B \tesburg-—Leesville at Newberry. Tuesday, January 8, Newberry vs. Batesburg-Leesville at Bates— burg. Friday, January 11, Newberry vs. Union at Union. Tuesday, January 15, Examina tion week. Friday, January 18, Newberry vs. Laurens at Newberry. Friday, January 25, Newberry vs. Winnsboro at Newberry. Friday, January 23, Newberry vs. Chester at Chester. Tuesday, January 29, Newberry vs. Clinton at Clinton. Friday, February 1, Newberry vs. Union at Newberry. Tuesday, February 5, Newberry vs. Clinton at Newberry. Friday, February 8, Newberry vs. Laurens at Laurens. Tuesday, February 12, Newber ry vs. Winnsboro at Winnsboro. Friday, February 15, Newberry vs. Chester at Newberry. Civil Court Sits Here On December 24 The following jurors were drawn to serve in the December term of Court of Common Pleas (Civil) which sits here beginning Decem ber 3rd with Judge William L. Rhodes of Hampton on the bench. Jurors will report for duty at 9:30 a.m. on the day of court: John Henry Ruff, 615 Drayton street. Jessie W T . Dominick, Route 2. William Herbert Ruff, Route 2, Pomaria. Calvin E. Metts, Route 1, Lit tle Mountain. H. Tom Long, 2045 Mower St. Lonnie R. Amick, Route 2, Pros perity. J. B. Connelly, 520 Wright St. James C. Lindler, Route two, Chapin. Jack O. Jenkins, 2109 Mower St. Mayes W. Derrick, 1505 Nance street. E. F. Goodwin, Jr., Route 3, Prosperity. W. C. Koon, Po’rr.ria. L. J. Matthews, 3 >04 Silas St. Alva S. Harris, Route 1 Pom aria. Johnnie W. Bundrick, Route 1, Silverstreet. J. H. White, Route 1, Prosper ity- Arthur H. Wicker, Caldwell St. Willie F. Lester, 1302 Jeffer- M>n street. Marvin E. Bouknight, 2858 Hunt street. C. W. J ones, Jr., 1419 Silas street. Charles Ernest Kinard, 1502 Nance street. Clarence B. Metts, Route three, Prosperity. James A. Bowers. Route one, Silverstreet. Beattie Logan Scott, Nance St., Whitmire. Oneal Swygert, Route 3, Pros perity. A. D. Aelxander, Morse street, Whitmire. Horace R. Cromer, Route four, Newberry. Rufus H. Hawkins, Route three, Prosperity. Joe H. Wilson, Route 3, Pros perity. Herman O. Cromer, Route 3, Newberry. L. Heyward Sease, 2212 Harper street. Oscar Morns, 1400 Pearl St. Harvey Dowd, Kinards. Charles W. Monts, Route two, Chapin. . An Australian was trying to ijnpress a visiting Texan with the wonders of his courftry, with little success. Just then, a kangaroo went hopping by. Drawled the Texan: “Ah’U grant you one thing, that’s for sure. Your grass hoppers are bigger’n ours.” Observe 60th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Williams of Newberry observed their 60th wedding anniversary Friday at their home, 2123 Harper street. They are life-long residents of the county. Mr. Williams, who is 81, was reared in the Bush River community and Mrs. Williams, the former Elizabeth Hendrix, was reared in the Trinity section. They have four children, Mrs. Walter Lovette of Lovette, Ga., David Williams of North Augusta, Horace Williams of Savannah, and Cecil Williams of Newberry. They also have seven grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. David Williams and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hor ace Williams and family were with their parents during the weekend. New Classrooms Be Dedicated Newberry College announces the dedication of its new class room building on Sunday, Decem ber 2, 1962 at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Holland Hall. An open house in the classroom building will follow the dedicatory service. Dr. A. G. D. Wiles, President of the college, will preside at the dedication. The guest speaker will be Dr. Charles J. Smith, Jr., act ing president of the College of Charleston. The Reverend Harry Weber, Chaplain of Newberry, will assist. The new classroom building was completed in September of this year. It is fireproof, built of struc tural steel, concrete and brick. The building conta’ns 21 class rooms, 20 faculty offices, a general office and a faculty lounge. The front entrance is all aluminum, with modern glass dors facing the campus quadrangle. Albert Watson In Chamber Talk Congressman-elect Albert W. Watson from the Second District of South Carolina, and Columbia attorney will be the featured speaker tonight (Thursday) at the annual banquet of the Prosperity Community Chamber of Com merce. The affair will be held at the Mid-Carolina High School Cafeteria beginning at 7:30 p.m. Watson, Democratic nominee, defeated Republican Floyd D. Spence in the November 6th gen eral election for the congressional seat. The speaker will be introduced by County Senator Jesse Frank Hawkins. Dr. James C. Kinard, Admini strative Assistant with the State Department of Public Welfare and director of public relations for New South Life Insurance Co., will serve as master of ceremonies. D. Wyman Cook is president of the Prosperity chamber. Other of ficers are Glenn Hamm, vice presi dent; Ralph B. Black, treasurer, and Asbury Bedenbaugh, secre tary. ‘Doc’ Bowers, 69, Died Tuesday Little Luther (Doc) Bowers, 69, of Rt. 1, Prosperity, died early Tuesday morning at a Newberry hospital after six days of illness. He was bom and reared in the St. Lukes section of Newberry County, a son of the late Jacob Luther and Kizah Morris Bowers. He was a member of Zion Meth odist Church and had been a farmer all his life. He was a vet eran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Long Bowers; two daugh ters, Mrs. Myra Moore and Mrs. Elaine Shealy, both of Prosperi ty; four sisters, Mrs. Norman Boozer, Mrs. Buford Dominick, Mrs. Howard Wessinger and Miss Amelia Bowers, all of Prosperity; three brothers, Houston and Bradley Bowers, both of Pros perity, and Sam Pat Bowers of Clinton; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conduct ed today (Thursday) at 11 a. m. at Bethel Baptist Church by Rev. Carroll J. Calbert. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold, Junior, Grady and Walter Bowers, J. F. Wessinger and Maxie Hawk ins. SCN To Pay Out Large Sum Declaration of a regular and exxtra dividend of 25c per share each, for a total of 50c per share in dividends by the South Caroli na National Bank, was announced this week by SCN President W. W. McEachem. The dividends will be payable on January 2, 1963 to shareholders of record December 14th. Mr. McEachern announced that the SCN Board of Directors had approved the declaration of the bank’s 176th and 177th dividends totaling $460,889, bringing to a total of $1,152,222.50 the four quarterly regular dividends and extra dividend declared by SCN during 1962. He pointed out that dividend payments will be made to approx* imately 3,100 shareholders, with some in practically all of South Carolina’s '46 counties. West End Scout Troop Is In Its Fortieth Year , Mrs. L. E. Gatlin pins Eagle Badge on her son, Milton, as Mr^ Gatlin, right, looks on. At left is Troop 69 Scoutmaster, Dewey Kinard. The presentation took place at services Sunday nightat West End Baptist Church during Troop 69 ? s 39th Anniversary observance. (Photo by Nichols) The 39th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 69 was observed Sun day evening during Union Services of the three churches of West End Community. The program was held at West End Baptist Church. Troop 69 is one of the pioneer troops in the state, having been in continuous operation since its inception. Cub Pack 69 also celebrated its 10th anniversary in connection with the observance. An address by Cally Gault, coach of North Augusta High School, was a highlight of the event. Presentation of advancements to Scouts and Cubs was made by Prof. T. E. Epting of Newberry. Milton Gatlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gatlin, received his Eagle Award. Other Boy Scout Awards were presented as follows: Edgar Halfacre Died Tuesday At Age Of 81 Dr. Edgar Lee Halfacre, 81, diec( late Twssday, November 20 in a Colunbia hospital after a period of illness. Mr. Halfacre was born in this county, son of the late Perry and Hasseltine Maffett Halfacre. He was a graduate of Newberry col lege at St. Lawrence Universalist Theological Seminary of New York. He preached in the states of New York and Vermont, and after returning to Newberry serv ed in Fairfield, Saluda and New berry counties. He had lived with a nephew, Maffett Wicker, for several years. He was a member of Clayton Memorial Universalist church, near Newberry. Surviving in addition to his nephew are a brother. Perry Half- acre of the St. Philips section and a sister, Mrs. E. H. Livingston, of Newberry. Funeral services were conduct ed Thursday at 3 p.m. at Clayton Memorial Universalist church by Rev. Sidney L. Freeman. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Waldo, George, Cyril and Coleman Halfacre, Earl Wicker and Hugh Turner. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charge of the service. David howe, Second Class; Bob Bannister, Tommy Hamrick and David Humphries, First Class; John Fryga, Star; Billy Clark and Mike Brantley, Life. Awards were also presented to members of Cub Pack 69. In his remarks during the Boy Scout presentations. Prof. Epting said that a goal for the troop dur ing the next year is “one or more advancements for each Scout, at least five Eagles and at least five ‘God and Country’ Awards.” He identified the God and Coun try Award, saying, “To get this award, there must first of all be a desire on the part of the invi- vidual Scout. He must have the cooperation of his pastor, Sunday School teacher and superintendent. This badge is strictly a church award.” Commenting on the success en joyed by Troop 69 during the past year, Epting listed the following activities: won five first places in field events and three second places at Spring Camporee; won second place in Aquatic events at summer camp; had seven over night troop camps; attended Spring Camporee; attended Camp Old Indian for one period; and give 40 gift packages to shut-ins and aged people on Thanksgiving eve. Coach Gault was introduced by A. M- Fraser. He made many time ly remarks to the Boy Scouts and Cubs. Troop 69 is sponsored by New berry Mills, Inc. and Dewey Kin ard is Scoutmaster. Cub Pack 69 is sponsored by the three Sunday Schools of the West End commun ity. Class Play At Chapin School On Saturday night, December 1 at 8 o’clock in the Chapin School Auditorium, the Junior Class will present a 3-Act Mystery Comedy “Terror At Black Oaks”. A sus pense-filled evening combined with hilarious comedy is promised to the audience. Play actors are as listed. Jerry Addy as Rusty Gates; Melton Shealy as Hank West; John Shealy as Elvira’s son Willie; Anne Shealy as Elvira, the housekeeper; Kit Alewine as the convicted criminal, Ted Blak ely; Gene Teal as Dave Edwards; Mary Joe Cromer as Cousin Mil dred Blakely; Gail Comalander as Cousin Kate! Mary Lou Morris as Cousin Kate’s spoiled . daughter, Julie; Dwight Wessinger as the lawyer handling the will, etc., Mr. Radford; Jennie Frick as Bonnie; Betty Cannon as Bonnie’s best friend, Flo; Marie Amick as Aunt Clarissa; Mary Ella Frick will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. The Grammar School Rhythm Band and Chorus directed by Mrs. Louise C. Derrick will enter tain between acts. In the school cafeteria from 5 until 7 p.m. preceding the play on December 1 the seniors will spon sor a Barbecue chicken supper. Come ou to the Chapin school on December 1 for a good meal and a full evening of entertain ment. Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men. The other 999 are followers of women. Grows Greater South Carolina National Bank Christmas Club checks, totaling more than $2,639,400 fiave been mailed to 31,800 South Carolinians who participated in the SCN club. This was the largest Christmas Club payout to the greatest num ber of Christmas Club depositors in tbe history of the bank. A recent national survey show ed that the Christmas club has beedme an all-purpose savings club, with only about 1-3 of the money spent on Christmas pres ents. A large portion of the sav ings is transferred to permanent savings accounts and the rest is used to pay taxes, insurance prem iums, year-end bills, home fur nishings and appliances, educa tion, etc. I Early Mailing | Instructions Postmaster Harry E. Moose launched his 1962 “Mail Early for i Christmas” Campaign today by of fering the following helpful sug gestions to guide you in planning your Christmas mailings this year. Bring your Christmas Card and Gift Lists up-to-date immediate ly. Be sure each address is com plete, with full name, street and number, city, zone and state. Avoid abbreviations of city and state names. Send your Christmas cards by first class mail, using the new 4c Christmas stamps, to secure prior ity of dispatch and delivery, for warding without additional charge, and return to you without cost, providing you put your return name and address on the enve lopes. Also, Christmas cards sent First Class may be sealed and carry written messages. Separate your Christmas cards into “local’’ and “out of town” bundles, using the handy labels you can secure from the Post Of fice or your letter carrier. Stock up on the new 4c Christ mas postage stamps. They will “dress up” your Christmas cards and gift packages. Schedule your Christmas mail ings so that your cards and gift packages going to most distant points are mailed by December 15, and by all means, be sure to mail, your Christmas cards for friends and relatives in this area at least a week before Christmas. Use Air Mail for Christmas cards ard gift parcels for distant points, especially for your last minute mailings. The Army Wants Registered Nurses The Army yesterday issued an “urgent” call to Registered Nur ses for service as officers in the Army Nurse Corps. “Qualified Registered Nurses, male and female, are needed to fill immediate requirements dur- | ing the current military build-up,” Army Recruiter M-Sgt. Ray Ver non said. “Pay compares favorable to civilian pay, and the Army Nurse Corps officer is also provided housing and meals, job security, job variety, guaranteed pay raises and increased pay with promo tions,” the recruiter said. “Duty consists of a regular work week, with plenty of free time, travel opportunity and 30 days paid va cation each year. “The Army Nurse Corps is a team of trained professionals who serve to maintain the health of other men and women who are serving in the defense of our country. The jobs are important, and prove mutually beneficial to the nurse and the Army. “I would urge interested RN’s to see me and—at no obligation— get details on the Army Nurse Corps,” the recruiter said. “Since 1901, more than 100,000 volunteers have served in the Army Nurse Corpjs. The need now is urgent and the opportunity bright.” Jordan Heads Georgia Plant Harvey M. Jordan, formerly of Newberry, was recently named manager of the Sylvania, Georgia plant of the White Stag Manu facturing company. Prior to his promotion, he served three years as plant superintendent. A son of Mrs. Ora Lee Jordan of Charlotte, Mr. Jordan is a nephew of Mrs. W. M. Fennell, Sr., of Newberry. He is married to the former Etta Rae Ruff, a daughter of Mrs. J. N. Ruff, Sr., of Newberry, and they have three sons. The Jordans are members of the First Baptist church and Mr. Jordan is a Mason, Lion and a director of the Briar Creek Coun try club in Sylvania. BIRTH OF A DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Lane of Newberry and Barnwell, are receiving congratulations upon the aroival of a daughter, Teresa Carolina, born on November 23rd at the Newberry Memorial hos pital. REENLISTS IN THE MEDICAL CORPS SP4 Victor L. Crews, son of Mrs. Annie B. Crews, 826 O’Neal St. who is stationed in Germany with the Medical corps, has reenlisted for another three years of duty. lencan Junior Miss Lilia Summer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Summer, Jr., Har per street, and a student at New berry high school, has been chos en Newberry County’s American Junior Miss. She will compete in the State contest at Gaffney where the winner will represent South Carolina in the national pageant in Mobile, Alabama. Miss Summer is the granddaugh ter of Mrs. Carrie Summer, also of Harper street, who was a mem ber of the city school faculty for a number of years. Rip Van Winkle is the only man who became famous while asleep. If at first you Do succeed, don’t take any more chances. COLLEGE NAMES OFFICERS FOR FRENCH CLUB Philip V. Mixson of Early Branch has been elected president of the French Club at Newberry College. Other officers are Julie Richardson of Newberry, vice president; Ardella Ann Sandison of Albany, Ga., secretary; and Diane Mize of Carnesville, Ga., treasurer. Miss Ellen G. Naniche is ad visor. ^ \ * * * JL/A. f BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Dec. 2: James Evans, Fred Rodelsperger, Clarence S. Ha zel, Dave Hayes, Aubrey Har ley, Rhoda Mills, Rosa Kilgore Tarrant, Frank Wilson, James Longshore, Walter Pitts, Her man Glymph and Becky Lynn Andrews. Dec. 3: Mrs. Bob Molden, Lewis Shealy, Gerald Richard son, F. M. Schumpert, Mrs. J. W. Lominick, Broadus Lips comb, Denny E&rgle, Lunell Ruff, E. ((Dusty) Westwood and Buddy Kinard. Dec. 4: Sheriff Tom Fellerg, Mrs. Guy Bowers, Faye McCul lough, Patricia Kelly, Andy Price, Mrs. A. D. Martin, Mrs. J. E. Kinard, Sandra Amick, J. Ed McConnell and Mrs. B. W. Bedenbaugh. Dec. 5: W. R. Reid, L. D. Nich ols, Mary Jean Boinest, Mrs. Lula T. Boinest, Anne Ringer, Mrs. W. D. Shealy, Terry Sha ver, Blanche Glymph, Kibler Bowers, O. S. Goree and Stuart Whitener. Dec. 6: Earl Bigby, Mrs. Chas. Ragland, Rickie O. Chapman, Emily Newberry, Prof Scott Elliott, Mrs. Charles Cromer, Bill Scurry, Betty May Eargle, Mrs. R. T. Feagle, Mary W. Pope, Manning Dukes, Rebert Shealy, Jr., and B. Brice Wat ers. Dec. 7: Loxie Lee Bowers, Leion Taylor, Jr., Mrs. Nellie Browning, Geneva Halfacre, Mrs. Jessie B. Boozer, Angus Senn, Mrs. Wm. E. Senn, Mrs. Ervin Merchant and George L. Long. Dec. 8: June Hawkins, Mrs. J. L. Pitts, Laval H. Johnson, Gor don Leslie and Carolyn H. Haw kins. l.