Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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You We.'ts Cafe, Newi : >e r r y D r u g, i, * *♦ u . . | ' W', , 1: U ’: a' was Wiseman Hotel, i laile's Cafe, going; on in th- eg • . i - m u n t y, Fowler’s Cafe, Sum imei's Drive- -talc a iml nat "!;'.’ And :i a you r In, Sunset Diuve-L i, Franklin's churem ■-7 And if you hav e * ried lunen and Sander's Cafe. to kce. ) up, have you pr< • tested r- ... . nils t" the us t • o) \ o y i i a x a u SYMPATHY but vot te- for the preset' it ail- When I read in tile papers ministr at ion ? Have \ <>u p r< it est - last Thursday of the death of ed the use of your ehure h cm- what had remained of the “con- trihution to further .-o -cal led servative” Democratic party of “civil 1 ■ights" activities 7 South Carolina, I could not re- Who’ 7- to blame',’ Early return of 'Choice’ forms not a factor Volunteer cancer crusade workers enjoyed a barbecue supper last Thursday night and heard plans for the 1966 Crusade to be held this month. Among those taking part in the meet ing were, seated from left, Mrs. Jake Crossland, Mrs. B. V. Chapman, Mrs. George Heller standing, Mrs. Carroll Eargle, Thurmond Smith, and Mrs. Joyce Ringer. A report of the i r meeting is elsewhere in this issue. (Sunphoto). sist the temptation to send Boh Lake a card of sympathy. The least he could have done was acknowledge my expressions of sympathy, but to date 1 haven t heard from him. Bob was president of the County I h-moc i a tie convention anti had all manner of fun dur ing that meeting teasing me < attending as a newspaper re porter) about the Republican party, i let him have his fun — I sort of felt I’d have the last laugh. Strangely enough, I find noth ing to laugh about in what hap- pended at the State Democratic convention last week. V hen I sent expressions of sympathy to Boh, although I did it as a joke, I did feel, and still do, extreme sorrow that the Democratic par ty of this state has fallen com pletely (or almost) into liberal hands. For a long time 1 have been critical of the State Demo cratic leaders who play footsie with the National Democratic Party, and the administration. They have not helped stem the tide of socialism hy their ac tions. But I felt that down dee}), they were more or less conservative and were doing as they were for political gain, which isn’t a very happy thought jeither. John Bolt Culbertson says the state needs a choice—seems as though the voters will have it this year. The Republicans have fielded some outstanding can didates and the time is past when one could say winning the Democratic Primary was tanta mount to election. This promises to he an inter esting summer, politically. AND OTHERWISE Not only politically, but it promises to be interesting in other ways. For instance, where is your child going to school next year ? While I admire the diligence of those who dashed back to the schools or district office imme diately with their “choice of school” letters, it wmn’t make a particle of difference. If you think the federal government is going to allow this school dist rict to assign students on a “first come, first serve” basis, you’re sadly mistaken—a fact plainly pointed out in the let ter you received. They wall be assigned to the school of your choice IF it isn’t overcrowded; if it is overcrowded and the choice is denied—it will surely be on a geographical basis, then you have your choice of any other school in the county which isn’t overcrowded- There is much talk about pri vate schools but to the best of my knowledge, no plans are def initely in the making. If any one has such ambitions, let me know. A lady told me yesterday she knew of two qualified teach ers who would be happy to teach in a priavte school—one has al ready quit public school work because of the federal govern ment breathing down his neck all the time. He won’t be the only one. There are teachers in the schools of Newberry who do not have to teach for finan cial considerations. You can be sure when the situation gets un pleasant enough, they’ll find their housework more important than school teaching. Who’s to blame? Well, take a good look at yourself and see Good Friday ! services set at ! Redeemer On Good Friday. Aprd r, m the new Lutheran C hurch of the Redeemer, the seventh annua! Three-Hour Service will be conducted from noon until three o’clock hy the Newberry county Ministerian Association. The Service is arranged ;n seven periods of twenty minu tes each, and centering upon the seven words spoken by j Christ while on the cross. With- l in each period there will lx* con gregational participation by hymns and responsive reading.-, and a brief meditation upon a word from the cross. Between periods there will he a five minute intermission which will give opportunity either to en ter or to leave as may lie de sired Because of the deep sig nificance of this day to the Christian community. Hie spon- 1 soring committee urges attend ance at one or more ot the per iods. Choir members from sev eral of the churches represent ed in tiu> Association will lead the music, under the direction of Prof. Darr Wise, organist. Ministers who will conduct the respective periods are as follows: : First period, 12 din-l ll ilia, Rev. R. J. Hobart, leader, Rev. - Robt. C. Farb, speaker, j “Father, forgave them, for 1 they know not what they do.” I Second period, 12:30-12:50, j Rev. Edward L. Bland, leader, : Rev. N. E. Truesdell, speaker. “Today shalt thou he with Me in Paradise.” Third period, 12:55-1:15, Rev George W. Crouch, leader; Rev. J. Anderson Bass, speaker. “Woman, behold thy son! . . . Behold thy mother.” Fourth period, 1:20-1:40, Rev. C. K. Derrick, leader; Rev. S. M. Atkinson, speaker. “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Fifth period, 1:45-2:05, Rev. Harry Webei, leader; Rev. Robert A. Addy, speaker “1 thirst.” Sixth period, 2:10-2:30, Rev. John A. Sanders, leader, Rev. Paul G. McCullough, speaker. “It is finished.” Seventh period, 2:35 - 2:55, Rev. Ralph Rhyne, leader, Rev. John C. Cooper, speaker. “Father, into Thy hands I commend My Spirit.” Worshippers are asked to note carefully the above sched ule, and plan to enter or leave only between periods so as not to disturb the atmosphere of any period already begun. Easter Seal Child visits State House and Senate Five-year-old Julia Ann Moo dy of Newberry, State Easter Seal Child, was presented to the South Carolina General Assem bly Wednesday. The pretty little Julia, who captures all hearts with her smile and the valiant manner in which she maneuvers with the help of her braces, traveled in a motorcade from Newberry to the State House grounds, where she was greeted and presented to the Senate by Hon. Jesse Frank Hawkins immediately following the 11:15 a.m. Senate roll call. Julie and her party, including her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude J. Moody; Mayor Ernest Layton and Chief of Po lice Colie Dowd, along with top officials of the South Carolina Society for Crippled Children and Adults, then crossed to the H ouse of Representatives side where she w r as presented by Rep- Albert John Dooley. Special prayers for Julia and all crippled children and handi capped adults were offered at the opening sessions of the House and the Sena te Wednes day morning by the two chap lains. As Easter Seal child, little Julia is the epitome of all child ren and adults helped annually by the Crippled Children’s So ciety of South Carolina. Funds for helping these young and older citizens of the state are obtained through the annual Easter Seal Drive which is cur rently in progress. Sr. the i Is Mrs. Wiseman new president Civic League Mrs. Janie. E. Wiseman, was elected president of Newherr\ Civic League at March meeting. Other officers include Mrs. Richard L. Baker, first vice president; Mrs. (’. M. Smith Jr., second vice presid ent; Prof. F. Scott Elliott, Sr., third vice president; Mrs. Fred L. Hayes, recording secretary; Miss Sadie Bowers, correspond ing secretary; Mrs. Tom Long, treasurer; Mrs. Jack C. Jenk ins, historian and Mrs. Steve C. Griffith, Sr., chaplain. During the business s.;.-sion, presided over by Prof. F. Scott Elliott, Sr., retiring president, the League voted to support a girl to Girls’ State at the ex pense of $30. Hal Kohn, Sr., owner and op erator of Kohn Eenterprises, was featured speaker. He spoke in seed planting and gardening. He gave hints on when to plant various type seeds, and demon strated how to plant a seed box. Beautification group organized A recent organizational meet ing- of the Newberry County Beautification Committee, ’VG-s. 1 Richard L. Baker was elected i chairman. Following her elec tion as Newberry County Chair man, Mrs. Baker, along with Mrs. Mildred K. Holliday, home demonstration agent, attended the Governor’s conference in Columbia to hear plans for a statewide Beautification Pro gram. The purpose of this S. C. Beautification Program is to make and keep South Carolina 80 present for cancer kickoff Thursday night, March 31, over 80 persons gathered at the Newberry ARP church for th cancer kick-off supper for 196b. The cancer ersade lieuten ants and workers were greeted by the president of the New berry County Association, Mrs. Mack Ringer. She welcomed all present. Rev. E. L. Bland led the in vocation. Officers of t h e Cancer Association were intro duced as follows: Mrs. Nancy Collins, field representative So- Roberts, beautiful. Such a piogram, it frorn the American Cancer successful, will make South ! c i e ty; Mrs. Marian Carolina more attractive to chairman of service; Mrs. B. V. tourists, to new industry and Chapman, education co-chair man; Mrs. P. T. Harris, health Russell Jumper rites Sunday Russell B. Jumper, 53 of Sa luda, died at the Veterans Hos pital in Columbia Thursday. Among his survivors is a bro ther, Kister Jumper of Pros perity Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran church Sunday with interment in Travis Park cemetery. Whitener sells $1 Million tract Guy V. Whitener Sr. of New berry has sold his Jasper coun ty timber lands to Milcester Realty Company. This tract of land is located near Tillman, S. C. and is bounded on the south by the Savannah river. This tract contains 16,000 acres of land and is one of the largest transactions recorded in Jasper county in recent years. Mr. Whitener has lumbering interests in Jasper and sur rounding counties and in other parts of the state, and resides with his family in Newberry, and at the Isles of Palms dur ing the summer months. This sale, combined with ear lier timber sales, amounted to $1,320,000.00. Mr. Whitener purchased this property in the early 50’s He has retained the exclusive use of the old club house, with cer tain hunting rights for a per iod of 25 years. Mr. and Mrs. James Moran are now residing at 2113 Rosa- lyn Drive. make for healthier, happier liv ing conditions for all its citi zens. The “Keep South Carolina Beautiful Program” is sponsor ed by the Beautification and Community Improvement Board, Clemson University Extension Division, and the State Devel opment Board. County Agent A. F. Busby, who called the initial meeting of the Newberry County Comm ittee, urges the support of all Newberry citizens in this pro gram. Mi's. Baker reports that the first project to be undertaken on a statewide basis will be a “clean-up” program in May. A meeting of all Newberry county leaders will be held in the near future to make further plans and to coordinate the overall program. Ruff represents Woodmen Life Wallace B. Rufi, Route two, Pomaria, has been appointed field representative for Wood men of the World Life Insur ance Society. The announcement was made by W. Lewis Spearman, Colum bia, Woodman State manager for South Carolina A native of Newberry, Mr. Ruff attended Newberry schools and is active in Woodmen camp 1054. He is senior deacon in the Masonic Lodge and is a member of the Rural Firemen. Mr. Ruff is married and has two children He lists his hobbies as hunting and fishing. chairman; Mrs. Mildred Holi day, county home demonstra tion agent; Mrs Elsie Heller, publicity chairman; Mrs. Doris Sanders and Ollie Moye, rep resenting the local newspapers. Absent were Ollie Donkle, co education chairman; Mrs. Ed ith Bishop, crusade treasurer, and Mrs. Bailey Wilson w T ho has conducted a yearly survey of cancer patients of Newberry county for the past four years. Also introduced to the group w T ere Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix Monts, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Caldwell, Otto Warren and daughter, Faye and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lee Mills, who represented the Newberry coun ty laryngectomees. Mrs. Jake Crossland, a for mer cancer patient, spoke to the group. She related how she was told she had cancer when she was a child. Today, she is well and is the mother of two children. Thurmond Smith told how he was helped by the cancer soc iety four years ago. Today he is able to lead a normal, healthy life after having surgery. Harvey Mills, a local laryng ectomee related to the cancer workers how he found he was to have an operation for can cer, and the help he had re ceived from the Association. He went to Columbia and had speech therapy, the expense of which was borne by the local association. From these treat ments, he learned to talk again. A recording of a letter writ ten to a doctor in New York by a Columbia woman was heard. Mrs. Young’s daughter died of cancer in the fall of (Continued on page 4) County school officials at- toruhng a conference in Colum bia Saturday were told in no uncertain terms that total inte gration was to come to South Carolina. Speaking a a meeting spon sored hy the l . S. Commission on Civil Rights, F. Peter Libas- si, special assistant Er civil rights to the secretary for Health, Education and Welfare, told the group that President Lyndon Johnson is determined to “stamp out the last vestiges (of segregation) in our beloved America.” He made clear to the educa tors that the 1966 “guidelines” are “only the beginning” of school desegregation in this and ; other southern states, and that | the goal of the Administration 1 is a single. South Carolina ! school system for all races. Sig nificant progress toward more integration of Negro pupils and a start on merged facilities must he demonstrated during 1966-67 hy all school districts, he said. Another office of Education official said that massive Ne gro pupil choices of previously all-white schools next fall could force many white students to attend schools now reserved for Negroes. W. Stanley Kruger told the group that Washington views all schools as “empty” from the standpoint of “free dom of choice” applications; thus no student is deemed to have any vested right to return to the same school next fall. Therefore, Kruger continued, when applications threaten to result in overcrowding a speci fic school, officials have no le gal choice but to assign all pu pils primarily on a proximity basis. This means that those living nearest the school would be assigned to it, no matter what their race or where they had previously been enrolled. Whether such a situation would actually force the assignment of some white pupils to former ly all-Negro schools would de pend upon the housing pattern prevailing around such schools, Kruger said. Locally, a rumor persists that when enough “choice of school” applications have been received to fill all classrooms in one school, students who send in ap- | plications later will he assigned by the education office to oth er schools. The guidelines which accom panied the “choice of school” form and letter, however, clear ly state “No preference will be given for choosing early during the choice period.” Local school officials discounted the rumor that students are being assign ed as applications are received, and state that they have receiv ed no further word from Wash ington on the assignment of stu dents in the event of overcrowd ing. The guidelines also state “should any student be denied his choice because of overcrowd ing he will be promptly noti fied and given a choice among all other schools in the system where space is available. The guidelines do not specify what action would next be tak en, if second choice schools be come overcrowded. The only answer seen to date was that by the speaker, Kruger, last Satur day: “when applications threat en to result in overcrowding a specific school, officials have no legal choice but to assign all pupils primarily on a proximity basis.” Walter E. Solomon, executive director of the Palmetto Educa tion Association of Negro teach ers, declared at the Saturday meeting that integration is a “two-way street” and that there can be no real end to school segregation until white students are enrolled in schools now re served for Negroes. M rs. Richard L. Baker has been named Newberry County Chairman of the “Keep South Carolina Beautiful” campaign. She is shown, center, with two members of the county steer ing committee, Mrs. Mildred Holliday, and A1 Busby, who represent the Clemson Extension Service, which is cooperat ing state-wide in the campaign to make and keep the state a place of beauty. (Sunphoto) College out for Easter Spring holidays are scheduled at Newberry College next week to allow students to spend Eas ter at home. The vacation period began at the end of classes Wednesday and continue through Tuesday, April 12. Classes are to resume at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 13; dormitories will reopen at 2 p. m. April 12. Administrative offices at the college will be closed Friday, April 8, through Monday, April 11th. Consultant visits library Mi ss Edna Bothe, formerly director of field services for the Misouri State Library, visited the Newberry-Saluda Regional Library on Wednesday, March 30, in connection with an as signment she has undertaken for the South Carolina State Library Board. According to a recent an nouncement by Miss Estellene P. Walker, director of the State Library Board, Miss Bothe has been retained as a consultant to advise the State Library Board on better methods of providing field service to local public libraries. Miss Bothe’s visit to t h e Newberry-Saluda Regional Li brary is one of a series of or ientation visits to public libra ries throughout the state. Pres ently teaching library science at Drury College, Springfield, Mo., Mis Bothe is making this tour of ten public library sys tems with the purpose of gain ing further insight into the op erations and needs of South Carolina’s public libraries. County and regional libraries included in Mis Bothe’s tour are Fairfield, Lancaster, Let, Greenwood, Aiken- Bamberg- Barnwell-Edgefield Regional and Florence, Calhoun, Charles ton and Orangeburg. Miss Bothe was accompanied on her visit to the Newberry- Saluda Regional Library by Miss Betty M. Callaham, Dir ector of Field Services of the South Carolina State Library Board. Oral vaccine be given here Oral polio vaccine will be available at the Newberry County Health Department the week of April 4 thru April 9, 1966. Clinic hours are 9-12 and 1-4:30 on Monday and Thurs day and 9-12 noon on Saturday. Pre-schoolers registration set Parents of students who will enter first grade in Newberry County schools in September are asked to bring their child to a pre-school registration at the school they wish their child to attend. The date and hour of the pre-school registration at each school are listed below: All children entering first grade next September should have a physical examination by the family physician. Health record blanks to be used in this examination are available to all elementary schools in the county and the administrative offices.. Parents are urged to obtain this blank and have the child’s physical examination prior to pre-school registration. It is required that a child be immunized for smallpox before entering school. Registration dates are as fol lows: April 18: Little Mountain Elementary, 10 a.m.; Prosper ity Elementary, 3 p.m. April 19: Germany Elemen tary and Bush River Elemen tary, 10 a.m., Pomaria Elemen tary, 1:30 p.m. April 20: Rueben Elementary 10 a.m. April 21: Rikard Elementary, 10 a.m. April 22: Carver Elementary, 10 a.m.; Drayton Street Ele- April 9: Olin Berry, mentary and Speers Street Ele- April 10: Meredith Harmon, ementary, 2:30 p.m. J- Brooks Workman, Margar- April 26: Silverstreet Ele- et Paysinger, Calvin T. Mil- mentary, 9:30 a.m.; Boundary stead- Street Elementary, 2:30 p.m. April 11: Donald Shealy, April 28: Park Street Elem- Mary Catherine Stewart, O. entary, 1:30 p.m. F. Armfield, Sr. April 12: Ralph Haile, Fred MAGISTRATE’S David Riley, Mrs. S. L. Shea- MARCH REPORT ly Jr., Richard L. Baker, Magistrate B. Eugene Shealy Emerson EL Westwood, Jr., reports that there were 228 Gerald Davenport, Ellis Dav- violations in his Court during enport, Mrs. J. Olin Price, the month of March with $3493, Guy L. Williamson. 33 collected in fines. Over half April 13: Miss Evelyn of the violations—121—were Burns, George Heller, Mrs. for driving too fast for condi- W. El Summer, Ed Young, tions. From 1 to 11 offenses Ethel Tompkins, Miss Leona of 40 other violations came be- Cannon, Bennie Bartley, fore the Court. Mr. Shealy April 14: Keitt Purcell, Billy said this was the largest num- Lominack, Mary Ann McCul- ber of violators ever to come lough, David Dickert, James before him and the amount of McCants Berley, Robert L. fines also set a record. “And it Forbis, Robert Michael Un is getting worse” said the mag- derwood, Joey Nicosia, istrate. April 15: Mrs. Bill Hawkins. RECENT MOVINGS Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Rey nolds are now residing at 1204 Third street. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ware have moved to 1111 Keroes Avenue to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman have moved to 1310 Jefferson street. BIRTHDAYS