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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1966 Activities at Boys Farm By Judy Wessinger As Christmas comes nearer and nearer, things at Boys Farm get busier and busier. This is, of course, true in every household; however, if one were to take the average family of two children and multiply this by thirteen to get the number in Boys Farm’s family, he would have an idea of the hustle and bustle involved. Just multiply your Christmas preparations by thirteen, and you will have an idea of the work involved in getting ready for Christmas at Boys Farm. We are especially grateful to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ward who came out last Friday morning and decorated Faith Hall. The Wards are retired florists and have many beautiful arrange ments which they have used in their home in the past. This year, however, they felt that they would like to share their beautiful decorations with the boys and very kindly put them up for us. It has done a lot to improve the appearance of Faith Hall, and we all appre ciate their work, for it is really lovely. Best of all, though, is the wonderful spirit of unsel fish love that the Wards show ed in their thoughtfulness. At the official opening of the Christmas season in Newberry, the Christmas parade last Wed nesday, the boys were privileg ed to ride on a float made by the Friendly Citizens Band Ra dio Club. The members of the club, led by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry, put in many long hours of work to get the float ready for the parade. The theme of the float was the true spirit of Christmas—the love of God. The boys enjoyed participating in the parade and were especial ly happy to hear that the float had placed second in its class. A group of students from Newberry College comes to Boys Farm each Thursday ev ening to help the boys with their studies. Many of the boys have serious handicaps with their school work, and the col lege students give of their time to help the boys learn. Last week being their final visit before the Christmas vaca tion, the, student tutors arrang ed a Christmas party for the boys. Santa was, as usual, the hit of the party. The boys en joyed refreshments and gifts from the group. An early Christmas present which we have been enjoying for some time came last sum mer when Mr. Roy Whitaker of the Whitaker Funeral Home donated a pony, saddle, and bridle to Boys Farm. This makes a total of four ponies which have been donated to the home. We certainly have ap preciated the pony and, need less to say, the boys have made sure that it gets adequate exer cise. The East Columbia Jaycees were host to the Boys Farm last Saturday, Dec. 10. The boys traveled to Columbia where they were met by the Jaycee group at the K-Mart. The group gave each boy $5.00 to spend and accompanied the boys as they went through the store picking out shirts, pants, and whatever they needed. The boys were then treated to lunch, and, from there, went on to WIS-TV where they had a grand tour of the station. They SPECTATOR Have you ever traveled over South Carolina? During the years I have visited every coun ty of our state, from Charles ton, Georgetown, Beaufort and Dillon up to Cherokee, Spar tanburg, Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, also York, Anderson, Aiken, McCormick, in time tak ing in Saluda, Richland, Lee, Lexington, Sumter, Kershaw, Clarendon, Florence, Darling ton, Marion, Williamsburg, Berkley, Calhoun, Orangeburg, Barnwell. H ave I omitted any? Yes, Laurens, Colleton, Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Allendale. In Dorchester we have St. George; in Colleton, Walterboro; in York both York and Rock Hill; in Cherokee, Gaffney; Williamsburg, Kings- tree; Clarendon, Manning; Cal houn, St. Matthews; Richland, Columbia. As you see, most counties have county seats bearing the name of the county, $he notable exceptions are Richland with Columbia! Jasp^fe with Ridge- land; borchester with St. George; * KershW, Camden; Berkley, Moncks Corner; Cal houn, St, Matthewsf-Lee, Bish- opville; Oconee, Walhalla; Clarendon, Manning, etc. Recently had a sort of re freshing trip* going to Charles ton, crossing the handsome big bridge over the Cooper River, running around Mount Pleasant and Sullivan’s Island. By the way, where, is the Mount at Mt. Pleasant? Qa* is Mount Pleaslhf*dike Lake City? From Mt. Pleasant I went to Sullivan’s Island, and again wondered at the demolition of the defensive mounds and bat teries there. As I once held the Chair of Military History and War Plans in an outstanding military college you will see why my mind runs to the de fensive weakness of a great port without forts. Someone will cite Fort Sum ter, which commands the en trance to, Charleston harbor. I’ve been told that mines and warships will defend our ports. Since naval guns of today have a range of twenty miles an enemy ship could stand more than ten miles from Charleston in the Atlantic Ocean and throw high explo sive shells into Charleston. Remembering our experience with the Japanese and our en ormous and catastrophic losses we might well survey our de fensive condition, or undefen sive conditions. If we rely on the Navy we must patrol more than fifteen hundred miles on the Atlantic and about the same on the Pa cific. Any damage to the Pa nama Canal would divide our fleets. All present defensive prep arations of the fleets and planes are subject to the haz ards of chance. In the War of . the Revolution the British landed troops on Long Island, now the Isle of saw how the news programs are done, witnessed a network presentation, and even saw themselves on tv. It was a full day and a most enjoyable trip for the 6oys. We \^ould like to thank the anonymous donor who has giv en a year’s subsription of the Farm Journal to Boys Farm. We appreciate getting the ma gazine and are thankful for the thoughtfulness of the donor. vive la difference ANTAQE THE ONLY JEWELER’S QUALITY WATCH AT THIS LOW PRICE Mims mil .•.v.v.v.^ ii unfits ■ii Beautifully CiH-Boied 21 Jewels, $19.95 Best from Every VANTAGE Point: V17 and 21 Jewels v Anti Magnetic VShock-Resistant VLifetime Mainspring v A Style for Everyone Jim’s Jewelers 1414 Main St. Newberry Palms and that attack from the rear of Fort Moultrie and ex isting batteries was remedied by revolving cannon. But, as I see it, we have demolished such defenses. We rely on mines and ships and planes. Several decoy barges could destroy the mines and our navy and planes mi^ht be taxed immeasurably in ^ protecting Bostod, New York, Norfolk, Charleston and other ports. So I presume to point out not only the Charleston harbor and city but our great naval station seven miles up the Cooper River. I may be in error, but it is a thought prompted by our ex perience. While the great mounds were standing why were they virtually destroyed? And the provision made for housing the defending forces—where is it? If it seems that I am a bit presumptuous in making these observations let me remind you of our disaster in the Pacafic, not to mention the Battle of the Bulge, which seemed to catch us off balance, didn’t it? Well, now, so much for the military aspect and conditions. Let’s go back to the peace time travel of your humble ser vant, who dismissing all hu mility presumes to differ with and from the bemeddled and un informed leaders. Of course I rode around “The Battery” at Charleston, ' the most appealing park I know. By St. Michaels Church, and St. Phillips in whose yard rests the remains of great men—and of course, great women for how can a nation have great men without great women? Af ter all I was impressed by a bit of humor recently: the young would-be husband - said to his bride to be “Understand, I will wear the pants.” The sweet and winsome young lady said, “Oh, yes, you’ll*wear the pants, but I’ll tell you which pants to wear.” So now you have the low down, eh? I crossed the magnificent new bridge across the Cooper River, leading to the Isle of Palms, too. I rambled around the City, passing not only the Catholic Cathedral but The Church of the Holy Communion where I was once a choir boy—a long time ago! Time flies and I fly wi J! i it, of course. Even so. After lunch in a nice place on Spring Street near the Ash ley River, I crossed the Ashley and roamed around that pros perous territory. You know, of course, that Charleston, the City of today, was started across the Ashley, but the Spaniards and Indians made forays from near Beau fort, so the City was moved ten years later to Oyster Point, across the Ashley and between the two great rivers, Ashley and Cooper. I spent some time in the yard of old St. Andrews Church, across the Ashley on the road of overhanging trees leading to Summerville, Cottageville and Walterboro. I had darted in and out until I passed through thriving Holly Hill and Harley ville; from there through Vance to Santee. Well, that’s enough knocking about for one day. I might add that as I enter ed Charleston I passed ne^r the great building which houses or inspires the daily wisdom of our News & Courier, today un der the leadership of my friend, the accomplished editor, Tom Waring, a man who blends the patriotism of the Charleston spirit with all the modernity of a New York editor, without the foibles of New York journal ism. I came back through Sum merville, still radiant and cap tivating and by Harleyville, too, with its industrial life in full blast. Ever been to Harley ville? Holly Hill, you know, had two banks all through the De pression. Passing through Vance, in Orangeburg County, I again ad mired some of the fine homes and the opulent farming char acteristics of that rich area. I came back through Sum- merton, one of the most at tractive towns of our State. So back to Manning, said by some Northern tourist passing through, to be the loveliest town between New York and Miami—or somewhere else. I thought he was possibly under the spell of our fine water, but I can’t complain. As someone remarked, when he received a check remitting part of his income payment, “I have no complaint to make.” I always think of Summer- ton, Clarendon County, as the happiest place in the State. I cherish those sturdy folk very especially and I like to say that my friends of Summerton never let business interfere with pleasure, that whenever Woman's Club hears review of new book The Woman’s Club met Dec ember 8 at the home of Mrs. Henry A. McCullough. Mrs. John Chappell, president, pre sided and opened the meeting with the collect. Mrs. Alva Dominick, chairman of the pro gram committee, introduced Mrs. N. E. Truesdell who gave a most interesting review of “Upon This Rock" by Frank G. Slaughter, author, physician and lecturer. Excerpts from Mrs. Trues- dell’s talk follows: “Dr. Slaughter was born on February 25, 1908 in Washing ton, D. C., son of Stephen Lu cius and Sally Nicholson Slau ghter. He grew up on a tob acco farm in Granville county, N. C. A remarkable scholar, he became one of the country’s youngest doctors when, at the age of 22, he was graduated from John Hopkins Medical School. Dr. Slaughter began his writing as a hobby in the mid-thirties. His first novel, “That None Should Die” was an instant best seller. Two years of research went into his first Biblical novel “The Road to Bithynia”, a story of Luke the Physician. Since 1948, when' he began his period of inten sive research in preparation of this novel, he had been intrig ued by the challenge inherent in the character of Simon Peter to a novelist attempting to depict New Testament ev ents as they no doubt occurred. The Simon Peter he came to know and love is the man whose story is told in the nov el which is a compelling, force ful rendition of the life of the simple^ Jewish fisherman made eloquent, powerful and resour ceful ‘when the Holy Spirit had come upon’ him. “To this dramatic and in spiring story “Upon This Rock”, Dr. Slaughter brings the full power of his imagina tion, skill and scholarship. With his own unique view he re creates the life of a man so simple, yet so complex, that he has challenged the imagi nation of writers for centuries, and he brings to searing life the tempestuous age in which Peter lived: a time of rebellion, tyranny, and spectacular Roig- an brutality. “In these stirring pages, the reader sees the total growth and development of Simon Peter, the man and the apos tle, from a childhood marked by bloodcurdling savagery, thru his transformation by the great events into which his destiny plunged him, to his final and glorious martyrdom in Rome. The fascinating figures who in fluenced his are all there: John The Beptist, Mary Mag dalene, Saul of Tarsus, the Centurion Cornelius—and the central force in Peter’s life, Jesus Christ. The book is ac tually a volume containing nine books divided into short chapters. The books are Judas of Galilee, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, Simon called Peter, Judas Iscariot, Rabban Gamaliel, Saul of Tarsus, The Centurion CorneIiufe,< and Nero Claudius, Imperator. “When the Man of Nazareth first enters his life, Peter is torn between doubt and the will to believe. At their meet ing, Jesus said, ‘You are Simon, the son of pond’s. ^1 shall call you Cephas.’ The resultant re lationship between Christ and Peter moves with compelling subtlety from skepticism to trust, from friendship to love, and from worship to the mir aculous, divine power which is to be Peter’s reward of faith. The story continues as the au- someone calls for a party, a fish fry or a barbecue all are ready, closing business, if nec essary. In that lively and happy little city are many churches: I re call, offhand, Methodist, Bap tist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Catholic—all in that delightful community. Over in Holly Hill, Orange burg County, the two banks op erated, as I recall, during the period of bank suspensions. You know, of course, the at traction of the Santee lakes a few miles from Manning. But the great lakes near Columbia draw vast numbers of visitors, for there you have many miles of lakes along the territory of the South Carolina Electric and Gas company’s area. Incident ally, the only Atomic Plant in the state is operated on the land of the S. C. Electric and Gas Company’s extensive hold ings. South Carolina abounds in beautiful scenery. Not only the famed gardens and avenues of Summerville, but the residen tial areas of Columbia repay a visit. Truckers warn of holiday accidents A trucking industry spokes man today issued a reminder that not all the tragic acci dents of the Christmas holidays take place on the highway. “Many of them occur right at home,” said James Bearden, I Chairman of the South Caro lina Council of Safety Super visors, speaking in connection with the South Carolina truck ing industry’s December Cour tesy and Safety Campaign, “Holiday Hazards” “Next to traffic accidents, fires take the biggest toll,” Mr. Bearden said, “and many of them are directly connected with Christmas activities. Let’s face it. a Christmas tree is po tentially dangerous, but there are precautions that can be taken to hold the danger to a minimum.” He listed some of these precautions as: 1. Be sure to get a tree that is as fresh as possible. 2. If the tree must be stor ed before setting up, keep it outdoors. 3. To keep it fresh for good appearance and minimum fire hazard, set it up in water. For this to work, you must saw off the butt end about 1-2 inch up the trunk to remove the sealer that is applied before shipment to market. Keep the container filled while the tree is indoors. 4. Mount the tree securely where it will not fall over. Put it where it cannot block es cape route if a fire occurs. 5. Use only electric lights that bear a marking indicating approval by Underwriters Lab oratories, or some other recog nized testing agency. Before putting on the lights, check the wiring and other fixtures to be sure they are in good condition. 6. Do not use flamable dec orations on or around the tree. 7. Do not allow smoking or the use of electrical toys or equipment close to it. 8. Remove the tree as soon as possible before it becomes seriously dried out. 9. Do not attach lights to a metal tree. Mr. Bearden urged keeping \ safety in mind in the selection of Christmas gifts, generally. He mentioned that any elec trically powered item should be of substantial construction and should bear an indication that it meets the appropriate stand ards of the Underwriters’ Lab oratories. “Because of our industry’s concern with highway safety, it looms large in my mind that parents must use care in the selection of toys for children. They must not give sleds, bi cycles, wagons, or similar toys to young children without giv ing proper instructions as to their use, or permitting child ren to use them without proper supervision. In today’s heavy traffic, play vehicles in the street are a serious hazard. Wagons and sleds should not be used in the street unless traffic is barred or is extreme ly light,” Mr. Bearden declar ed, “and children should not be permitted to ride bicycles in the street until they have had at least a year of riding experience.” “Whether you take a trip or stay at home, have a safe Christmas as well as a Merry, Christmas. The two are insep arable,” he concluded. wmm - mm fit' Pictured here are the boys of Boys Farm with their hosts for the November 6th Clem- son University—University of North Carolina football game. The Inter-Fraternity Council has taken Boys Farm as its project, and they arranged the outing for the boys. Leaving Newberry at 8:00 a. m., they arrived at Clemson at 11:30 and were met by the officers of the IFC at the un iversity field house. From there the boys went to the .old gymnasium where a barbecue dinner was being served. They enjoyed delicious barbecue, slaw, rolls and drink, courtesy of the Council. After dinner, the excitement had already begun— a pep rally, somewhat. im promptu, was progressing down the road toward the stadium, headed by the Clemson Tiger. The game was exciting, and the boys cheered lustily for their host team It was a big thrill to see the Clemson Tig ers win the game. The half time shows were superb and of great interest to all. It was a great day and a treat that none of the boys will ever for get. UDC Chapter has supper The Calvin Crozier Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at fhe Wise man hotel Tuesday evening Dec. 6 for its annual Christmas Dutch supper. Mrs. C. S. Owens, president, presided and read an appro priate poem. Prayeif was offer ed by the chaplain, Miss Dor othy Buzhardt. Mrs. W. H. Tedford introduc ed Mrs. Archie Watson, of Columbia, former president of the S. C. Division of the UDC and former 3rd vice president general, who gave some of the highlights of the Rational UDC Convention. Mrs. Watson was presented a gift of apprecia tion from the chapter by Mrs. Tedford. The supper committee, com posed of Mrs. A. T Neely, Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. Seth Meek, Miss Mabel Boozer, Mrs. W. A. Mason, and Mrs. Thompson Price, was given a rising vote of thanks for their part in ar ranging for the delightful oc casion. The chapter members were delighted to have Mrs. R. D Wright, a former President General of the UDC, as another special guest. MARRIAGES Paul Samuel Busby of New berry and Geraldine Duckett of Joanna, were married on Dec ember 1 at Newberry by Pro bate Judge Frank Ward. William Robert Wentz of i HOSPITAL PATIENTS Adams, Mrs. Barbara, City Amick, Marvin L., Chapin Ballentine, Roy L., City •Berley, Mrs. Peggy and Baby Boy, City Black, Harold R., Lexington Bowers, Mrs. Magdaline, City Brown, Mrs. Ellen, City Brown, Hubert, City Brown, Mrs. Mary, City Caldwell, Mrs. Anna M., Po- maria Calloway, Mrs. Ruth C., City Davenport, J. C., Prosperity Davis, Munson P., City Dawkins, Hiram, Whitmire Dewalt, Mrs. Emma, City Douglas, Mrs. Hazel, City Epting, Mrs. Josephine., City Ewart, Alfred A., City Floyd, Mrs. Mary Ellen, City Hill, Mrs. Annette S. and Ba by Boy, City Hill, Mrs. Lucille, City Hockett, Mrs. Mary, City Jenkins, Jackson O., City Kibler, Mrs. Nettie Pros perity Ledford, Fred N., City Lindsay, Mrs. Fannie, City Livingston, Miss Nellie, City Mathias, Mrs. Lyi^da R., City Merchant, Mrs. Nannie Q., Prosperity O’Dell, Mrs. Helen, City Price, Mrs. Beulah D., City Ruff, Mrfc. Myrtle Ellen, City Little Mountain and Glenda K. Sample of Saluda, were mar ried at Saluda on November 27. Gary Clarence Buzhardt and Mary Susan Addison of New berry, were married on Dec ember 11 at Newberry. Sample, Mrs. Olga S., Saluda Senn, Mrs. Florence C. and Baby Boy, City Shealy, Roscoe O., Lt. Moun tain Suber, Mrs. Lucy, Silver- street Thompson, Mrs. Frances, Ci ty Wise, Mrs. Mildred E. and Baby Boy, Prosperity Mrs. Wallace’s sister dies Mrs. Edna *B. Felder, who for the past five months had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Clarence Wallace of Newberry, died Thursday morning at Newberry County Memorial Hospital after an illness of sev eral months. Funeral services were con ducted Friday at the First Baptist Church in Springfield. Interment followed in Spring- field cemetery. BUILDING PERMITS CITY OF NEWBERRY Building permits issued by the City last week, totaling $12,168, were issued to; N. E. Truesdell, repairs, 1300 Calhoun; E. B. Purcell, repairs, 1416 Main; Thomas & Howard Co., addition, 901 Friend St., Mrs. Sadie Schumpert, repairs, 1225 Hunt street; John Norris, repairs, 1100 Calhoun; Calvin Boozer, repairs, 130 Drayton street; Mrs. Frances Cockrell, repairs, 2001 Shelly; Ellen Bed- epbaugh, repairs, 1214 Lang ford; and S. C. Paysinger, re pairs, 1524 Johnstone St. COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Autry Rose, 2240 Derrell Avenue, enclosing and adding room to garage, brick veneer, $2000. thor describes Simon in various situations—John the Baptist’s death, the miracle at the wed ding feast at Cana, the jour neys of Simon and John when Simon heals the leper as Jesus performs other miracles. We ultimately come to see Simon and the other disciples with Jesus at the last supper and afterward as Simon denies the Lord. But after the crucifixion, we see Simon as a new man strengthened by the Holy Spirit and ready to go out and do the will of God regardless of the consequences. After Pentecost, because of Peter’s witness to gether with that of the oher disciples and also the new Ap ostle Paul, the Christian mes sage spreads from Jerusalem and penetrates the Mediterran ean area, pagan Rome and Greece. “Thus the author records the life of Peter, the Rock, the fishermen, one who is baptized by John the Baptist, one filled with the Holy Spirit, the type of man on whom Christ builds His church."