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Never was a man so old that some woman wasn't willing to care for him, protect him. and feed him. so help me! It’s just as well to withhold mean thoughts until tomorrow, but kind thoughts had better be ex pressed today. VOLUME 2t) — NUMBER 1. THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY. ABRIL 22, 1965 • $2.00 PER YEAR By-The-Way ... By doris a, banders Civil court i cases listed »— Nine cases are scheduled for trial when Court of Common ALL OF THEM? There was a letter to the editor in Sunday’s (ireenville News, writ ten by a Rev. Patrick I). Miller, Jr. of Travelers Rest. He des cribes the white ministers who took part in the Selma, Alabama fracas as “outstanding, thought ful, mature ministers, leaders in their denomination, who have tak en this step only after serious and prayerful consideration.’’ This doesn’t exactly tally with the story contained in an editorial in the April 9 issue of the Col umbia Record. One Rev. Michael Allen of New York joined in the march because he felt “that this is something- ministers from the North had to do. They had to go down and get hurt.” He didn’t say whether these conclusions came after prayerful consideration. But I wonder if it was after “prayerful cor sidera- tion’ ’that, en route home, while having a drink at the bar in the Atlanta airport, he shouted to all and sundry, “I’m a Yankee and I hate the South!” This is brotherly love, emanat ing from “prayerful considera tion?” WHAT’S HAPPENING? “I think it is unfortunate today that even our churches, which are supposedly the custodians of the Ten Commandments, not only are condoning, but are actually de manding by their active and ag gressive support of do-good wel fare-type legislation that the fruits of the labor of some citizens be taken by force of law for the . an( j constitutional guarantees NOT QUITE VET After publication of an editorial from the Charlotte Observer in this column recently, one of my Democrat friends said “We’ll get you back in the Democrat party yet.” Maybe—but no QUITE yet. .V the moment 1 call myself a Republican, but 1 will never be a victim of blind party loyalty. If the Democrats want to run Barry Goldwater or Strom Thurmond, I’ll be happy to vote Democrat. For fear, however, that I might be accused of trying to whitewash the GOP, I’d better report that the Republicans are seeking Ne groes to join the pary ranks. The Republican National Com mittee sends us a news release a- bout a speech by Clarence Townes, Jr., Negro who is assistant to the Chairman of the State Republican Committee of Virginia. He (Townes) made a speech in LBJ’s Texas and was critical of the role of President Johnson and his fel low Democrats as “great emanci pators,” saying they came on the scene too late, missed too many cues and are too obviously acting.” The Virginia Republican said Texas Negroes should see the President as “A man who only because of political expediency, not because he believes it’s mor ally right, is projecting the image of bemg sympathetic. I’m not say ing we do not appreciate improved and changed attitudes. But I’m not so naive as to think this is a moral-fibre change.” On conservatism, Townes ob served that if it really means the “preservation of our traditional doctrine of equality, liberty, free Pleas opens Monday with Judge Clarence Singletary of Charles ton presiding. The cases are: Newberry Broadcasting, repre sented by Harley and Parr, versus National Builders, Inc., et al, represented by Pope and Schum- pert. Tom M. Murray, administrator, W. N. Murray, deceased, repre sented by Blease and Griffith, ver- sus Wade H. Scurry, represented by Pope and Schumpert. Ruben R. James, represented by John H. Hydrick, Jr., versus Jesse H. Bush, represented by Fulmer, Barnes and Berry. W. O. Eargle, represented by Blease and Griffith, versus Charles Paysinger, represented by E. Max- cy Stone. George R. Summer, represented by Blease and Griffith, versus Da vid Houseal, represented by Pope and Schumpert. O. Z. Wise, administrator of the estate of George Wise, represent ed by Harley and Parr, versus Cleveland Tobe and Levi Lang ford, represented by Nelson, Mul lins, et al. Verta M. Lathrop, represented by Harley and Parr and R. K. Wise, versus Jackie Avery, repre- There are few people in New berry county who do not know John Grady Long, superintendent of Silverstreet Area schools, for Mr. Long has not only been ac tive in his professional organiza tions, but has for many years tak en part in community and county civic activities. Mr. Long is a lifelong resident . of the Deadfall community near sented by Nelson, Mullins, et al. Silverstreet> wh e re he still lives. Avis Shealy Rikard, represent- He ig a gon of the late H 0 . and ed by R. C. Lake, Jr., versus City j) a j S y Dominick Long. His wife of Newberry, represented by Tur-j ig the former Bess i e Sanders and they have three daughters, Mrs. Parking lot is being paved Parking lot No. 1, across from the postoffice, was scheduled for paving Wednesday morning, ac cording to City Manager, Ken Riebe. Some work still remains to be done on Lot. No. 2 before paving can be completed. It is expected that the two lots will be formally opened in May, along with a .sales promotion by New berry merchants. Also paved Wednesday morning was Montgomery street in the Mollohon section, which has been giving trouble for years, accord ing to Mr. Riebe. Mrs. Wright featured in college magazine benefit of other citizens. To me this is an admission of failure on the part of the churches in their rightful area of persuasion and influence ,and effort to sub stitute compulsion. Is this the re sult of, or a contributing factor to, ‘What’s happening to the Spirit of America?’” This is a quotation from a speech, “What’s Happening to the Spirit of America?”, delivered by Ed W. Hiles, executive vice pres ident of the Georgia Saving and Loan League. The address was av/arded the George Washington Gold Medal by the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge. Now read this: “The report looks forward to the time when more jobs will be of the kind designed to ‘make life more convenient, comfortable, agreeable and amiable.’ It will also be a time when more and more persons will be employed in all levels of government, for, ‘It is government which is ex pected to furnish more education —buildings, teachers, textbooks, laboratories and research facili ties. Health facilities in the way of hospitals, clinics, medical schools, will often be furnish* • by government. At all levels, in slum clearance, public housing, city re newal programs, highways, cul tural centers, airport and public transportation, government will play a larger role.’ As a result, ‘partnership’ with government, on the part of individuals and private enterprise, will replace ‘competi tion’. Christians must prepare for a time when ‘the state may become a more influential factor in an individual’s life than the church.’ ” Sound like the far-range pro gram of the Socialist party? Well, it isn’t. It is a part of the report of the Christian Relations Com mittee which will be presented this week to the General Assem bly of the Presbyterian Church, South. The same report condemns capital punishment, commends the President’s anti-poverty program. Another section (civil disobed ience) was covered in last week’s column. I have often said that we are responsible for the condition in our government and in our churches today. We sit around and moan about how terrible it is, but we take no concrete action to right the wrongs. In the speech quoted above, Mr. Hiles puts it this way: “I am inclined to attribute our predicament: “Not to our action, but to our inaction: “Not to our choice, but to our surrender of choice to somebody else; “Not to our desire to follow, but to our failure to lead; “Not to our inability to prevent it, but to our indifference towards it; “Not to our failure to recognize the threat but to our refusal to admit its imminence.” P.S.—My thanks to Mike You- fnans for furnishing me a copy of Mr. Hiles’ speech. 1 of the pursuit of happiness . then the American Negro is most dedicated conservative.” Says students be protected during tornado Civil Defense Director, David W. Morrison, said today that par ents should not be unduly alarmed if a tornado should appear in this area while school is in session. Morrison reports the following plan has been devised through the cooperation of Civil Defense, the U. S. Weather Bureau and school officials: A tornado forecast is received instantaneously through the state- ner, Padget, et al. J. W. Johnson, represented by Edw. V. Atkinson, versus Young Chevrolet Company, represented by R. C. Lake Jr. and Whaley and McCutcheon. The Murray versus Scurry and Wise versus Tobe and Langford cases grew out of fatal traffic ac cidents. Public meeting be held tonight R. V. Connerat, area coordina tor for the Urban Renewal pro gram of the Housing and Home Finance Agency has been invited to meet with interested citizens on Thursday evening, April 29, at 8 o’clock. The meeting will be held in the City Hall’s conference room. Mr. Connerat will present facts concerning the Governments co operation with local organizations and individuals, to bring the citi zens of this county up to date on the possibilities of receiving Gov ernment aid in many projects that wide Civil Defense teletype net- w jjj i ;T1 p rove property values, wnrk Thp CD nff.rP- hprp. would The conference is being spon . work. The CD office, here, would alert the county school officials who, in turn, would implement precautionary measures in each of the schools. School principals would post monitors with a clear view of the surrounding country side, closely watching conditions to the west and southwest. (Tor nadoes usually move from a west erly direction, often from the southwest.) If a funnel cloud is spotted or the weather becomes quite turbulent, all school children would be led to the safest part of the building, away from windows and avoiding gymnasiums or other buildings with poorly supported roofs. Morrison points out that the tornado season will continue thru September. He says everyone should be familiar with the fol lowing rules: 1. If you have a fall-out shel ter at home, use it. 2. Stay away from windows. sored by the newly formed New berry County Board of Realtors, as a public service, which hopes that there will be a large gathering at this meeting, to get the facts from Mr. Connerat and to ask questions pertaining to the Urban Renewal project. REVIVAL SERVICE AT LEBANON Revival services will be held at Lebanon Methodist church April 28-May 2. Guest minister will be Rev. Ralph Lowrimore from Trin ity Methodist church, Newberry. Services will begin each night at 7:45. The public is cordially invit ed to attend. Rev. Dewey Brazill is the postor. Take cover under heavy furniture against inside walls. 3. If caught out in the open, lie flat in the nearest depression or ditch. Dorothy Long Senn of Silverstreet and twins, Mrs. Frances Long Blake and Mrs. Catherine Long Wiles. The Longs also are proud of their nine grandchildren, the oldest of whom is 17, the young est, two years old. The Silverstreet superintendent holds a permament professional teacher’s certificate in mathemat ics, English and French, and teaches math at Silverstreet ele mentary school in addition to his administrative duties. He also is advisor to the boys 4-H Club at Silverstreet and the annual 8th grade educational tour of Charleston. He was graduated from Draugh on’s Business College in Green ville, received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Newberry col lege in 1925, has done additional graduate work, and recently at tended a University of South Car olina Extension course in “mod ern math.” One of the “senior” school men of the county, he has served the public schools 38 years, 33 of those as superintendent. He has been at Silverstreet 34 years, five years as teacher and 29 years as superintendent. Professional organizations in which Mr. Long holds member ship include American and S. C. Association of School Administra tors; National Education Associa tion; S. C. Education Association, School Principals Association and Retirement System; Newberry County Classroom Teachers and County Education Association, which he has twice served as president; and Silverstreet school PTA. He belongs to the Newberry College Indian club, Newberry High school Boosters club and the Newberry County Farm Bureau. He is a member of Silverstreet Lutheran church which he serves as treasurer, as member of the church council and as a member of the Lutheran Church men. In community work, he is a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 79; Director of Newberry County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Newberry County Mental Health Committee and Silverstreet Ruritan Club; member of the Community Exhibits Com mittee of the Newberry - Saluda County Fair, and is president of the Class of 1925 of Newberry college. Mr. Long enjoys walking as a hobby and is an enthusiastic spec tator at all sports events, espec ially basketball, baseball and football. “Write a paragraph on the sub ject we have just discussed in science.” This may sound like an assign ment to a high school science class, but it may also be heard in the second grade classroom taught by Miss Sarah Folk at Silver- street elementary school, because this is the type of preparation her students are given for their future years in school. And an outsider would be amazed at the job those second graders can do on this type of essay question. “Miss Sarah” as she is known to the many students she has taught over the years, is an ex cellent teacher, a kindly disciplin arian who has devoted her entire teaching career to Silverstreet school, and who is loved by all students she has taught. For years she was the second grade teacher, but because of a reduct ion in teachers at the school, she now teaches three third-grade sub jects—reading, English and spell ing—as well as the entire second grade. She is in charge of first aid at Silverstreet and serves as chairman of most of the suppers sponsored by the school. Born and reared in Newberry county, a daughter of the late Christian Milton and Lily May Caldwell Brown Folk, Miss Sarah new resides at 1421 Wheeler St. in Newberry. She received her ed ucation in the county schools, earned the Bachelor of Arts de gree from Newberry college in 1931 and the Master of Education degree from the University of South Carolina in 1947. She has attended summer school at New berry college, Appalachian State Teachers college and an Art work shop at Columbia college, in ad dition to locally sponsored work shops. Her field of certification is in elementary education. Miss Folk is a member of Beth Eden Lutheran church where she serves as president of the Luth eran Church Women, Sunday School teacher and member of the choir. She belongs to county and state education associations and Newberry County Department of Classroom teachers. She is vice president of the Class of 1931 of Newbery college, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, interna tional teachers’ honor sorority. During the summer months, Miss Folk sells encyclopedias and with this work, and her heavy teaching load and church activi ties, she doesn’t have much time to enjoy her hobbies, which are reading and working in the yard. Mayor proclaims Library Week W T hereas, we live in a world which demands a rededication to the enduring intellectual and spir itual values essential to the pro gress of a free people in a free society; Whereas, our libraries make accessible the accumulated exper ience of all mankind, from which present and future generations may derive the wisdom and un derstanding vital to our national survival; Whereas, the development of life-time reading habits are nec essary for individual fulfillment and for achieving the highest qualities of citizen-capability; Whereas, the freedom to read is the responsibility and privilege of all people in a democracy; Now, therefore, I, Ernest H. Layton, Mayor of the City of Newberry, South Carolina, do hereby proclaim the week of Ap ril 25-May 1, 1965, as Library Week and urge all citizens to un ite in this national effort to achieve a better-read, better-in- formed America, to stimulate in terest in libraries of all kinds— to the end that we may realize the full potential of our national purpose. The March 1965 issue of The Columbia College Alumnae Maga zine contained an article which will be of interest to all New- berrians. On the page captioned “Spotlighting Alumnae Personal ities,” the story entitled “Story Book Charm . . . Miss Eloise—’92” appeared: There are not many folks a- round who live to celebrate their SOth birthday. Certainly only a very few of these are able to work in their yard. But that is exactly where Mrs. R. D. Wright was the day Alawee and I were in Newberry and Virginia Pay- singer called to see if we might visit her. As we entered the lovely old home and met “Miss Eloise,” it was almost like stepping into fairyland f,or not only was her life story something like a book, but her charm and countenance were like those of a queen. Eloise Welch Wright was first honor graduate in the class of 1892 at Columbia college. There was a twinkle in her eye as she began to tell of the Colum bia college she graduated from 73 years ago. She attended the old College on Hampton avenue. In those days the college did not have electric ity, but gas lights. The girls were not allowed to study in their rooms. They had to use the spec ial study halls which were super vised by Professor Brown who watched them “like a hawk.” At night they had candles in their rooms to see how to prepare for bed. Mrs. Wright’s roommate, Isabel, was the daughter of Dr. Richard Smart, prominent Meth odist minister. Mrs. Wright says Isabel usually did what she pleas ed and she liked to read late. E. F. McCutcheon was named So she aske d the cleaning woman to chair the drive, with W. J. I extra candles for her, put Plan to build tennis courts At an organizational meeting on Tuesday night, the “Citizens for Tennis Courts Committee” began the groundwork for construction of tennis courts adjacent to the Newberry High school. Raffield serving as secretary- treasurer. John Milford will be in charge of membership. The committee hopes to raise $2500 for construction of the ten nis courts and one method of rais ing the funds will be to sell tickets for $1.35—the cost of a bag of cement. Donations in any amount will be accepted. A further meeting is to be held tonight (Thursday) at the S. C. National Bank to make more plans for the fund-raising campaign and further details will be published in subsequent issues of The Sun. To attend state Exchange meet r In hospital Ex-Governor Donald S. Russell accepts a sheet of the comme morative stamp for cancer control issued April 1 across the coun try to co-incide with the kickoff of the Cancer Crusade tradition ally held the entire month of April. Presenting the stamps is Lu*- ther M. Kelly, assistant jostmaster of Columbia. Looking on with interest is Major General Frank S. Bowen, Jr., U.S.A. Retired, 1965 Crusade Director of the South Carolina Division of the Am erican Cancer Society. A Newberry County Negro man was released from county jail here Monday on $1,000 bond on a charge of assault and battery with intent to. kill in connection with the shooting of another Negro man. Sheriff’s officers said Tommy Tobe was arrested shortly after the shooting early Saturday morn ing at Raymond Caldwell’s place about two miles east of here. Tommy Lee Maybin, Negro, was reported in serious condition at a Columbia hospital Monday with a gunshot wound of the side. At conference in Chicago Mrs. Claude Slaton left Wed nesday for Chicago to attend the conference of Christian writers held annually by Christian Writers Institute of Wheaton, 111. The conference will be held at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, and will feature speakers from David C. Cook Publishing Com pany, Zondervan Publishing House and Scripture Press. There will be lectures by prominent editors and writers. Round table discussions and workshops will be included in the program. The three day conference will end on Saturday afternoon, and Mrs. Slaton is expected to arrive back in Columbia on Saturday night. Rabies clinic schedule State law requires yearly vac cination of all dogs four months of age and older by a licensed veterinarian. Monday, April 26 McAdams Service Station, Chap pells 2:00 P.M.—2:45 P.M. Murray Sheppard’s Store, Sil verstreet, 3:00 P.M.—4:00 P.M. M. S. Lester’s Store, Newberry- Silverstreet Hwy, 4:15 P. M.— 4:45 P.M. Tuesday, April 27 Peak, Chapman’s Store, 2:00 P.M. —2:45 P.M. L. M. Shealy’s Home, Little Mountain, 3:15 P. M.—3:30 P.M. Shealy Service Station, Little Mountain, 3:45—4:45 P.M. Esso Station, Slighs, 5:00 P.M. —5:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 28 City Hall, Whitmire, 1:30 P.M. j Exchange president. He will ad- —5:00 P.M. Thursday, April 29 Neal’s Store, Belfast 2:00 P. M.—3:00 P.M. H. P. Lindsay Store, Bush River Road , Friday, April 30 Richardson’s Store, Jolly Street Road, 2:00 P.M.—2:30 P.M. Ruff Bros Store, Pomaria Road, 2:45 P.M.—3:45 P.M. Dickert’s Store, Pomaria, High way 76, 4:00 P.M.—4:15 P.M. Road, Two representatives of the Ex change Club of Newberry will at tend the 25th annual convention of the South Carolina State Ex change Clubs meeting April 23-25 a", the Clemson House in Clemson, according to an announcement to day by local Club President, Gor don Leslie. Official delegates from the local club are J. Howard Cook Jr. and President Leslie. Host Clubs for the convention will be the Exch ange Clubs of Easley and Pendle ton. Principal speaker for the three- day affair will be J. Herbert Grimsey, White Plains, N.Y. pres ident of the National Exchange Club, it was announced by Sam B. Doughton, Columbia, State i Exch I dress those attending the conven tion banquet on Saturday evening. Mr. Grimsey is president o f the Eastern Electric Co. in White Plains, a graduate engineer from the University of Kentucky, a 32- degree Mason, a member of the Shrine and a member of the Elks. He is prominent in the city of White Plains civic affairs. Delegates Cook and Leslie will HAS SURGERY Mrs. Earl Hamrick entered the Newberry County Memorial hos pital Sunday and underwent sur gery Monday morning. She is recuperating nicely. NCEA TO MEET The Newberry County Educa tion Association will meet April 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Newberry Hi"-h School cafeteria. r ' urogram will consist of de- s by Silverstreet Elemen- 'chool; annual reports; a by Prof. Dennis Sanderson '■tallation of officers. vot tar -^1 pr ELECTED WINTHROP HOUSE COUNCILORS Winthrop college students re cently elected 1965-66 house coun cilors for the various dormitories next year. Sophomore advisors, who will live in freshman dormi tories, are chosen by the dean of students. Pat Raffield of New berry will be House Councilor in Phelps Hall, and Celeste Lindler of Little Mountain will be sopho more advisor in Breazeal Hall. a dark cloth over the transsom and they read as late as they pleased. Other interesting things were: There was a fireplace in each room for heat; the toilets were outdoors in a little room; and every day the students had to walk in lines of two by two for exercise. These were some interesting things' that happened to her at Columbia College. In the 73 years since she left her Alma Mater, she has done many remarkable things and lived life to its fullest. After graduation she taught school until her marriage to Rob ert Downs Wright in 1900. They lived in Newberry where she be came the mother of two children of her own and two step-children. She has been active in many phases of church and community affairs. A few of these are: mem ber of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for 65 years; member of the Jasper Chapter, DAR; charter member of the Newberry Civic League; a mem ber of the committee for choosing the State Mother of the Year; served on Official Board of Cen tral Methodist church for thirty years; Life member and past pres ident of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service; charter mem ber of Newberry Woman’s Club. Mrs. Wright has received many honors. She is listed in ‘Who’s Who in American Women” and “Palmetto Lives.” In 1963 she was named Newberry County Woman of The Year by the Busi ness and Professional Women’s Club. In 1956 she was presented an award by Columbia College for “Outstanding Service to Church and State.” How proud we are of our 1892 graduate—the outstanding, versa tile and still very active Mrs. Eloise Wright.” (Note: Not only has Miss Eloise been a UDC member for 65 years; she was the organizing force be- be accompanied to the convention ,** l “,* Iorce De ' by their wives and a number of!j md the ’o' 1 * 1 chapters, and other local club members will at tend the Saturday session, in cluding the banquet on that even ing. Mrs. Joe Mighton of Virginia Beach Ya. spent last weekend and the Easter holidays with her sis ter, Mrs. Fil Bowler and Mr. Bow ler on Glenn street. The Bowlers returned home with her for a few days’ visit. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Berry are now residing at 1401 Dave Drive Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clamp are now making their home at 1323 Certificate of Merit presented The Newberry County Develop ment Board and the Newberry Fire Department have received a Certificate of Merit in Community Service for Fire Prevention and Conservation activities during the year 1964. This Certificate of Mer it was received from the Cham ber of Commerce of the U. S. in connection with the National In ter-Chamber Fire Safety Contest held each year. has served as National President General of UDC.—Ed.) STILL IMPROVING Miles Hawkins, who was injured in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago, is said to be improving at Columbia hospital where he is a patient. He has been in semi conscious condition, and was able to speak a little for the first time Tuesday of this week. His parents, Mr .and Mrs. Chester Hawkins, hope he will be able to transfer to the Newberry County p e^rl Street. Mr. and Mrs T. Rav Martin | Memorial hospital in the near fu- h ^ve moved to 1 3 Nance street j ture. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS April 25: Fred Gilbert, John Paul Whitaker, Emily Grier. April 26: Mrs. William Milam, Preston McAlhany, Bill Folk. April 27: Leroy Shealy Adams, Mrs. Naomi Bouknight, Chris tine Rister, Margaret Elizabeth Warren. April 28: Butch Culclasure, Jessie Harold Hendrix, T. K. Shell, Buddy Dennis, Helen Su- sanne Long. April 29: Ann Bowers Neel, Mrs. Ruby Reaves, C. EL Han cock, Trannie Leitzsey, Dorothy W. Bedenbaugh, Susan Marie Brady, Dr. J .S. Lide. April 30: Mrs, Beale H. Crom er, Sarah McWhirter, Ray No bles, F. L. Miller. May 1: William Neville, Susan Blaiock, Bill Blalock, Juanita Lathrop, Jean Walker, Albert Covington, Mrs. Clarence B. Word, W. H. Caldwell, Mrs. A. C. Dyskin, Mrs. Charles E. Thomas, John Huggins, Mrs. George C. Hipp.