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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Nov. 16, 1967—PAGE 5 20-YEAR EMPLOYEES—Three employees of Purcells were recognized in brief ceremonies at the company offices last week. At left is E. B. Purcell, chairman of the board of Purcells, Inc., which he founded almost 40 years ago, and at right, Keitt Purcell, new president of the firm. Honorees were, from left, Mrs. William Frank lin, bookkeeper and stenographer, who began service in November 1947; Ben P. Stewart, vice president, employed since June 1947 and Mrs. David Senn, bookkeeper and stenographer, an em ployee since October 1947. The silver trays en graved on the front with each employees initial, were also enscribed on the back “With deep ap preciation for 20 years of loyal service.” (Sun- photo) IN VETERANS DAY PARADE—Members of the among representatives of the South Carolina 246 Army Band of Newberry, under the com- Army National Guard participating in the Vet- mand of Warrant Officer Charles P. Pruitt were erans Day Parade in Columbia last Saturday. of Newberry and two sisters, Mrs. Lessie Wood and Mrs. En- nice Wesson, both of Newberry. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be an nounced from Whitaker Funer al Home. Montgomery rites incomplete Mrs. Lena B. Montgomery, 77, widow of Ira D. Montgom ery, died suddenly on Tuesday while visiting friends in Whit mire. Born in Newberry, daughter of the late Jeremiah Bouk- night and Mrs. Lucinda Frances Ward Bouknight Morris, she was city clerk and treasurer in Chicasaw, Ala., before her retirement. She was a member of O’Neal Street Methodist church. Surviving are a son, William Noblett of Bastrop, La.; two brothers, James W. Morris of Newberry and John Morris of Orange, Va.; and four sis ters, Mrs. B. M. Davis, Mrs. J. N. Thomasson and Mrs. Dew ey Kinard of Newberry and Mrs. Henry Elrod of Daytona Beach, Fla. OPENINGS On “X-2” and “E” model looms for experienced WEAVERS LOOM FIXERS —Al^O— 1 Loom Fixer Instructor 1 Weaver Instructor (Room with X-2 looms air conditioned) Top pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, attendance bonus, paid group insurance for those who are qualified and meet employment standards. Apply in person at: NEWBERRY MILLS, INC. 1017 Tarrant Street Newberry, S. C. Or Contact: A. M. FRASER, Personnel Manager, at 276-25i0 for appointment. OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Mondays thru Fridays 7 p.m. to 9 pm..—Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. (For 4 weeks, except Thanksgiving, beginning 11-14-67). An Equal Opportunity Employer) G. H. Connelly final rites held Sunday G. Hugh Connelly, 73, died Friday morning at the New berry County Memorial hospi tal after a short illness. Mr. Connelly was born in Saluda county, the son of the late David Derrick (Tom) and Mary Coleman Connelly. He had been employed by the Ut ilities Department of Newber ry for 43 years, having served as Superintendent Ilpr seven years prior to his retirement on January 1, 1960. He had been a member of the Newberry Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years and was Assistant Chief at the time of his re tirement. He was a member of Aveleigh Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Mann Connelly; three sons, Hugh H. (Buck) Connelley of Newberry, Forest William Connelly, U. S. Navy, Pensacola, Fla., and George Thomas Connelly of Newberry; two daughttrs, Mrs. Paul Allen Green of Columbia and Mrs. John Andrew Shaw of Saluda; two brothers, W. J. Connelly, Ninety Six and Jesse David Connelly of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Cousins, Miss Eula Connelly and Mrs. Annie Putnam, all of Ninety Six. Funeral services were con ducted Sunday at Whitakei Funeral Home by Dr. Neil E Truesdell. Interment was ir Rosemont cemetery. Active pallbearers were Joe Jones, James R. Swygert, Jr., Curtis Turner. Delton Wilkes, George Rodelsperger and Billy Long. Serving as honorary pallbear ers were members of the New berry City Fire Department, Mayes Derrick, Doyle Gallman, John Eargle, G. V. Setzler, Ro bert Shealy, H. W. Schumpert, Dr. W W. King, Dr. Ralph P. Baker, Moody Atchison, Bobby Glenn Shealy, Colie Dowd, Johnnie Halfacre, Earl Hayes, David Laird, Ralph B. Baker, and Gene Sample. Rhodes infant died Tuesday The infant son of Johnny and Tina Darby Rhodes died Tuesday at a local hospital. Suviving also are his patern al grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Rhodes of Whitmire; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darby of Newberry; and his great-grand mother, Mrs. D. D. Darby of Newberry. Graveside services were con ducted Wednesday afternoon in Whitmire cemetery by Rev. Joe Alley and Rev. B. R. Nichols. Mrs. Franklin died Wednseday Mrs. Eva Bouknight Frank lin, 75, widow of John Eddy Franklin, died early Wednesday morning in a Kingston, Md. nursing home. She was born in lower New berry county, daughter of the late Caleb and Anna Bouk night. She was a member of O’Neal Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Franklin is survived by one brother, Burly Bouknight which SANTEE-COOPER ? He specific. There’ro so many different ones you’ve got to clue us in. The loblolly Santee-Cooper? The striped bass Santee-Cooper? The flood control Santee-Cooper? The recreation Santee-Cooper? The electrical power generating Santee-Cooper? Seems like every time you turn around there’s a Santee-Cooper working for you. Well, we should be. We’re yours. Every kilowatt, every rockfish. every pine tree and turbine belongs to you. You own us because that’s the way we were created by the 1934 General Assembly “to benefit . . . all the people” of South Carolina. That’s the way it should be. Everything - payments, equity, benefits go to you. Over $250 million worth of Santee-Cooper. There is really only one %Santee-Cooper - yours. It just seems like there are 20 Santee-Coopers. Hut when you serve the public, that’s the way it’s supposed to be. SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY