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PAGE SIX—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., January 5, 1967 • PAST YEARS SEES (Continued from Page 1) part in the economy. The Oakland plant of the Kendall Co., established here for many years is in the pro cess of a multi-million dollar improvement program. This firm along with the other tex tile and manufacturing firms, agriculture, dairying, poultry, eggs and forestry have been the backbone of the county’s income for many years. Waldrop-Senn Brothers have erected a large building which is fully equipped to handle their large “Southern Break fast Eggs” industry. The firm handles in excess of 12,000 cases of eggs, or 360,000 dozen eggs per week. The eggs are graded and packaged by two 40-hour shifts. The eggs are produced in Newberry and surrounding counties and are shipped throughout the U. S. Newberry county is rated No. 1 in egg production in the State with an income of nearly two million dollars. The Newberry Millls, one of the oldest textile mills in the State was extensively modern ized during the year. Newberry County received $57,421 in national forestry money and West Virginia Pulp and Paper company opened a new pulpwood yard at Jalapa. A n< w Motel and restaurant just off Interstate Highway J-26 was completed during tha year. A new postoffice was dedicated in February with Harry Moose as postmaster. In the city, building permits far exceeded a million dollars. City Council approved a bud get of $1,361,598 for 1967, and granted city employees a raise. The city was deeded a 12 acre tract of land with several buildings in the eastern part of the city by Mrs. Edith Mat thews, widow of the late Wm. E. Matthews. Mrs. Matthews reserved a life interest in th« handsome old Matthews home and other buildings on the property. A park or garden will be established on the ground as a memorial to Mrs. Clara Crotwell Matthews in the name of her son, William E. Matthews. Two brothers, Burton Wells and Fulmer Wells, deeded an established Japanese Garden on Lindsay street to the city. The Richard Brokaw Hall, new men’s dormitory at New berry College was named for Lt. Richard Brokaw who was killed in battle in Germany in World War II. The dormitory was named for him in grati tude for a $200,000 gift to the college from his father, H. Clyde Brokaw of Coral Gables, Florida. The contract for the dormitory was in excess of $671,500. A deed for six and one-half acres of land and a check for $4,000 were presented Newber ry College by the Kendall Co. The Owens-Illinois plant also presented the college a gift check for $7500. Newberry Academy, Inc be gan its first session in Septem ber with Dr. James C. Kinard, as president and head master. Holy Trinity Lutheran church at Little Mountain ob served its 75th anniversary. A new Southern Methodist church was formed in the county. Mrs. Mildred R. Harmon, deputy clerk of court since 1957 was named clerk to fill the un expired term of the late Burke M. Wise. Miss Juanita Hitt, Director of Music in the city schools re ceived a “Book of Golden Deeds” from the Newberry Exchange Club in recognition of her 40 years as a teacher. Miss Cheryl Folk, daughter of Newberry County Represen tative D. P. Folk and Mrs. Folk, received four queen ti tles during the year: Miss Newberry County Farm Bu reau, Miss Newberry Queen of Hearts, Miss Newberry Coun ty, and Miss Merry Christmas. Miss Mary Bryan Parr, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Parr, a student at Newberry High school and 4-H Club member owned the Junior Champion female, the senior Champion female and Grand Champion at the Newberry-Sa- luda County Fair and her an imals won the highest awards in the Jersey Department at the State Fair, including jun ior and senior champion and Grand Champion in both the 4-H and open Jersey show. Eugene C. Griffith was elec ted Republican Senator, seat No. 2, District 22, comprising Newberry, Lexington and Sa luda counties and D. P. Folk was reelected to the House. Newberry Recreation Direc tor P. K. Fuller was installed as president-elect of the S. C. Recreation Society. Senator Jesse Frank Haw kins was honored with an ap preciation day by members of his congregation, Ebenezer Methodist church. John F. Clarkson was named man of the year by the local Civitan Club. J. V. Kneece retired after many years as superintendent of Newberry High school. He wa; succeeded by William P. Mabry, a native of Union coun ty. Herman Wise was honored as the outstanding game war den of the year. Tom Milstead, who retired after 42 years service as sex ton of Epting Memorial Meth odist church was honored with a picnic and a certificate in recognition of his services. Miss Sally Abrams, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mis. James Abrams was crowned “Miss Whitmire” by the Whitmire Jaycees. Two Newberry county 4-H girls, Miss Shirley Cook, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Cook and Miss Linda Epting, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Epting of Prosperity, were del egates to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Harry Elliott Mayer Jr. was selected winner in Region 8 Soutfi Carolina Young Farmer contest which was sponsored by the Newberry Jaycees. C. B. Parr was one of eight S. C. dairymen in the newly established South Carolina Dairy Hall of Fame . Harvey Kirkland, Newberry College Head Football coach and Athletic Director was named coach of the year for District 26 of the National In tercollegiate Athletic Associa tion. Newberry county received a district award in the keep S. C. Beautiful. Mrs. Richard L. Baker was chairman and A. F. Busby co-chairman of the coun ty beautification committee. Dr. A. G. D. Wiles of New berry College was given a tes timonial dinner at the Colum bia Country Club attended by 300 for his contribution to the training of young people. Robert O’Dell retired at the Newberry Postoffice as Sup erintendent of Mails after 39 years service at the postoffice. An article on Newberry’s Billy O’Dell, a baseball pitcher appeared in the Congressional Record. Congressman J. Bryan Dorn had the national award winning essay written by Miss Elizabeth Renwick Baker, a lo cal high school student, daugh ter of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Baker, in the Congressional Record. The title of the essay was “Jefferson Davis and His Achievements.” BONDS SALES Combined Series E and H Savings Bonds sales for Nov ember in Newberry county, to taled $14,000 reports Joe M. •Roberts, County Savings Bonds chairman. Miss Margaret Evelyn Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thomas Kelly Jr. of Newberry, became the bride of Roy Wayne Morrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell Morrow of Hop kinsville, Kentucky, on Wed nesday, December 28, in the Lutheran Church of The Re deemer, Newberry, Dr. Henry A. McCullough, pastor of the bride, performed the double ring ceremony at four o’clock. Complementing the dual Chrismons trees in the church were altar vases arranged with off-white chrysanthemums and gladioli. The family pews were marked with floral ar rangements of white gladioli, carnations, and pom pom chry santhemums with white shower ribbons. Following organ selections by Professor Darr Wise, of Newberry College, the candles were lighted by Carl and Charles Setzler. The bridegroom had his fa ther as best man. Usher-groomsmen were Phil ip Thomas Kelly, III, brother of the bride, Tom W. Couch of Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Bir mingham, Alabama, Pope D. Johnson, III, and James 0. Smith, both of Newberry. Miss Katherine Fuller Kelly was her sister’s maid of honor. She wore a full length gown with matching coat. The skirt and sleeveless coat were made of gold peau de soie; the long sleeved bodice was of moss green velvet. Her matching headpiece was composed of a double layer of candlelight il lusion accented with a moss green velvet rose. She carried a crescent-shaped bouquet of green Tom Thumb cymbidia and of native greens. The bridesmaids were Miss Linda Kay Dennis of Cayce and Newberry and Miss Elaine Morrow, sister of the bride groom. Their gowns and bou quets were identical to that of the honor attendant. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an elegant gown designed and made by her maternal great aunts, Miss Jo Fuller and Mrs. Allen L. Owen of Chattanooga, Tenn. The dress featured a beaded bodice of re-embroidered im ported French chantille lace; the skirt of candlelight peau de soie satin featured a deep bor der of the lace. Her cathedral coat-train was of candlelight peau de soie satin accented with beaded appliques of the chantille lace. Her fingertip veil was of candlelight illusion attached to a crown, also de signed by her great aunts, of the beaded lace. The bride’s bouquet of oncidium orchids and wheat heads was center ed with an ivory catalina or chid. The- bride also carried a beautiful lace handerchief which was handmade and giv en to her by her mother. The bride’s mother wore a full length gowr. with match ing coat of holly green velvet and a custom made hat. Her corsage was a goldelTTlatalina orchid. The mother of the bride groom also wore a full length gown with matching coat of champagne velvet and com plementing hat. Her corsage was also a catalina orchid. During the evening, the couple left for a honeymoon trip to Charleston. For trav eling, the bride chose a Kelly green suit with which she wore an autumn haze mink hat and complementing shoes and bag. She used the orchid from her bouquet as her corsage. After January 2, the couple will be at home at Golf Range Apartments, Knoxville, Tenn., where both will continue their graduate studies at the Uni versity of Tennessee. Reception Immediately after the cer emony, a reception was held, at the Fellowship Hall of the church. The bridal party received the guests in the Narthex of the church. Assisting with the reception were Misses Karen Eader, Mar cia Kirkland, Donna Rook, El izabeth Setzler, Patricia Un derwood, Ellen Williamson and Mrs. David Priester. Mrs. Emmett Nichols, Mrs. Fred Hayes, Miss Margaret Paysinger, Mrs. Claudia Hin son, Mrs. James Abrams en tertained in the Fellowship hall and invited the guests to sign the register. Mrs. Jas. C. Kin ard, god-mother of the bride, presided at the register. The refreshment table was covered with a white cloth and candelabras along with a center-arrangement of mixed white flowers accented with yellow rose buds. Delicious fruit punch was served from two silver serv ices a; eithe* end of the re freshment table by the Honor ary Attendants. Delightful refreshments were served from lovely silver trays. The bride’s table was cover ed with white satin with an overlay. The beautiful wed ding cake was composed of three separate tiers and em bossed with roses and topped with a floral arrangement. The bride and groom cut the traditional cake before leaving on their honeymoon. The guests were invited to stop by the home of the bride’s parents to see the wedding gifts. Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Wil liamson greeted the guests at the home and presided in the gift room. REHEARSAL PARTY Members of theKelly-Morrow wedding party were honored on Tuesday night, December 27, with a dinner at Heyler’s Tea Room by Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Morrow. The tables were decorated with gold candles and arrange ments of holly and native greens. A full course meal was serv ed. Mr. Morrow presented his groomsmen with gifts after the meal. . HOSPITAL PATIENTS Mrs. Louise Addy, Newberry Dr. Frank Ashley, Newberry Mrs. Magdaline Bowers, New berry Hubert Brown, Newberry Mrs. Mary Brown, Newberry Mrs. Annie Bowers, Silver- street Mrs. Brenda Bodie, Little Mountain Mrs. Sandra Bryan, Newberry J. E. Bickley, Newberry Mrs. Anna Clark and Baby boy, Newberry Andrew Clark, Jr., Whitmire Charles Cromer, Newberry Mrs. Lola S. Cook, Newberry John C. Davenport, Newberry Mrs. Emma DeWalt, Newberry Mrs. Blanche Davidson, New berry Mrs. Hazel Douglas, Newberry Mrs. Virginia Ellis, Newberry Mrs. Gertrude Evans, Whit mire Bill Frye, Newberry Miss Betty Jo Farrow, Silver- street Mrs. Ann Gilliam, Newberry E. Berley Hawkins, Newberry Johnny B. Hall, Newberry Mrs. Pauline Hall, Newb-erry Master Vincent Harmon, Pros perity John E. Henderson, Newberry James Monroe Hendrix, New berry Mrs. Fannie Lindsay, Newberry Mrs. Pearlie Mae Lindsay, Newberry Mrs. Lula Livingston, New berry Jimmy Mathis, Newberry Mrs. Emily T. Moon, Newberry Robert P. Morris, Newberry Mrs. Frances Miller, Newberry Mrs. Lillie Nichols, Greenwood Richard Rikard, Newberry Mrs. Helen Rish, Little Moun tain Mrs. Lillie Mae Sanders, New berry Pope Sanford, Newberry Mrs. Geraldine Seymore, Whit mire Mrs. Ellen Shaw, Newberry Mrs. Laura Suber, Newberry Mrs. Sofiner Suber, Pomaria Rufus Suit, Newberry Mrs. Gray Stewart, Newberry Alfred Taylor, Leesville E. Laney WeHunt, Joanna COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS William N. and Gladys Gib son, 2401 Rosalyn Dr., brick veneer dwelling and add one room, $500. Eugene Caldwell, 840 Gray St., five-room brick veneer dwelling.