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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, March 21, 1968—PAGE 5 Seeks seat on county board W. C. (Bill) Armfield an nounced this week that he will be a candidate for the County Board of Education for Dis trict 2. Armfield made the following statement: “I would like to announce myself as a candidate in the Democratic primary for the office of County Board of Eud- cation for District No. 2 in Newberry County. “I have served on the County Board of Education for approx imately two years and have done everything possible to serve the students and faculty and to work for improved ed ucational facilities. ” “I offer myself as a candi date for this office because I feel there is still much that I can do to serve the people of Newberry County in working for a continued better educa tional system to serve our children, faculty and adminis tration. “I promise to each citizen of Newberry County that if elect ed I will serve fairly and will consider the best interest of all in making my . decisions. I pledge to you my interest, en ergies and ability in the office of County Board of Education. Through my publications in Whitmire and in lower New berry county, I have come to know many of the people in both areas which comprise District 2 and feel that because of knowing the area I will be better qualified to serve you.” Bill Armfield was born in Johnston, in 1925, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. F. Armfield, Sr. He spent most of his life in Newberry, attended public schools of Newberry and a graduate of Newberry High school. He returned to Newber ry after 2 1-2 years in the Army Air Force where he en tered the newspaper business with his father and brother. In 1953 he moved to Whitmire where he became editor and publisher of the Whitmire News. In 1965 he formed a publication for lower Newberry County, “The Prosperity Citiz en”, He now edits and publishes both publications, serving New berry County. He is married to the former Doris Jean Gilliam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Gilliam of Newberry. The Armfields have five children, William C. Jr., now a member of the U. S. Air Force stationed at Goodfellow AFB, Texas; Jeannie, a fresh man at Newberry College- Christie, Bobby and Al, all students in Whitmire schools. Bill is a member of Whit mire Presbyterian church where he has served as a mem ber of the Board of Deacons, Sunday School Superintendent, and at present teaches the Sen ior High Sunday School Class. He is a past member of the Whitmire Jaycees in which he held several offices and is a member of the Eli Farah Post, American Legion and the Mid- Carolina Club and the Newber ry District Boy Scouts. He has been president of the Whitmire Recreation Association since its formation in 1959. This as sociation has been responsible for building a playground, lit tle league ball field, gymnas ium and other projects for the youth of Whitmire community. He also serves as a member of Whitmire Town Council and as a member of the Newberry County Board of Edusation for two years. The Armfield’s make their home on TTdmarsh Drive, Whit mire. Former office holder in race S. W. Shealy of Newberry, former Supervisor of Newberry County for 12 years this week announced his candidacy in the June Democratic Primary for the office of Supervisor. In making his announcement, Shealy stated that “my exper ience as a former Supervisor as well as keeping up with County affairs over the years makes me qualified to fulfill the duties of this most import ant office.” He also said that he is in excellent health and capable and willing to work hard for the people of New berry County. He also stated that, “I believe that every sec tion of the County should be served fairly and equally by the Supervisor’s office and that if elected I will strive to do just this.” “I also believe that a dollar’s worth of service should be given for every dol lar spent and that records be kept of monies spent and ex actly what it was spent for.” Shealy said, in commenting on the schools in the County, “I believe in quality education for all our school children and if elected will work with the County Board of Education for improved facilities and educa tion for our children, faculties and administrators. Shealy emphasized that “I realize that this office is one of the most important in New berry County and I stand ready to serve with all of my energ ies, abilities and experience.” S. W. Shealy was born in this county, son of Samuel L. Shealy and Sarah K. Kinard. He was first married to the former Mary Eva Boozer, who died in 1930. From this union there were six children. He was married a second time to the former Nannie Mae Koon and from this union there are four children. Shealy operated a blacksmith shop in Prosperity for a num ber of years where he served folks all over Newberry Coun ty. He later went into the Gen eral Mercantile business in Prosperity, where he sold groc eries, hardware, dry goods, wholesale and retail gasoline and farm equipment. He offered in 1936 for Com missioner of District 2 and won out over four opponents and served in this office for 2 years. He offered for the office of Supervisor and was elected in 1947 and served in this of fice for 12 years from 1948 to 1960. Shealy now operates a dry goods store in Prosperity and he and his wife live in their home at 921 Langford street in Newberry. He is a member of Mayer Memorial Lutheran church and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 115 in Prosperity. Program given at Hawkins nursing home Residents of the Jesse Frank Hawkins Nursing home enjoy ed a program of music on Sun day afternoon, March 3, by a professional singing group, the “Cadenzas.” This group is well known in Greenville for its outstanding programs in chur ches and civic entertainment, and were brought to the Nurs ing Home by Mrs. Eugene Kaufmann, a niece of Mrs. Tilla Kaufmann, who is a pat ient. Hymns, classic selections, and requests by the patients were beautifully and artistic ally rendered. Following the program, ap preciation was expressed by Rev. J. R. McKittrick, who also led in prayer. Residents and guests were invited by the administrator, Mrs. Evelyn H. Hayes, to a tea sponsored by Mrs .Clem Youmans and Mrs. Kaufmann. The St. Patrick motif was used in decorations and refreshments. Mrs. Hayes introduced the Cadenzas. In adition to two groups of hymns and a group of patriotic selections, they sang two numbers from “The Sound of Music” and selections by Cole Porter, Henry Mancini and Vance-Pockriss. Juanita Wyatt is director of the group and Mary L. Todd served as accompanist. Wildlife week is observed “Learn to Live With Nature” is the theme of National Wild life Week, March 17-23. The Newberry Soil and Water Con servation District has a num ber of programs designed to help landowners and public agencies grow more wildlife on their land. Over 700 farm ponds have been built and stocked with fish by district cooperators. This year the district distributed 45,000 plants of bicolor lespe- deza which district cooperat ors plant in strips for quail feed. Many district cooperators plant millet for doves. A wide variety of informa tion on wildlife is available from the local Soil Conserva tion Service office. SCS works closely with district cooperat ors who are interested in wild life. Technical wildlife bulletins and information on cost-shar ing and other programs is available at the SCS office to anyone interested in wildlife conservation. These bulletins include information on quail, ducks, wild turkeys, fishing in farm ponds, and related sub jects. Mrs. Howard service Friday Mrs. Hilda Wessinger How ard, 72, wife of Ernest W. How ard, died Thursday at the New berry County Memorial hospi tal. Mrs. Howard w r as born in Fairfield county, the daughter of the late Brooks and Nancy Turkett Wessinger. She was a member of Glenn Street Baptist church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Miss Ellen Howard and Mrs. A. L. Ruff, both of Newberry; two brothers, J. C. Wessinger of Mabelton, Ga., and J. T. Wessinger of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services were held Friday at Whitaker Funeral Home by Rev. Donald F. West and Rev. James B. Mitchell. In terment was in the Newberry Memorial Gardens. THE ONE YOU LOVE ... May be sick and in need of medical help because of exces sive drinking. Since 1960 Fair- view, Inc. has admitted some eleven thousand patients, 1,124 of them during 1967. We have operated a hospital program of withdrawal of alcohol and phy sical recovery. The charge is only $85.00, payable on admis sion, and this includes physi cian’s fees. Fairview has no charity fund for hospitalization, but if the patient desires to remain for the 30 day rehabilitation we do have aid funds for this pro gram. Phone: Ridgeway, S. C. 337- 2259 Hospital; 337-2255 Ad ministration. 14-3tc —Adv. MY FELLOW CITIZENS; My deepest heartfelt appreciation to the citi zens of Newberry County for the confidence expressed in returning me to office as Newber ry County Auditor without opposition. Please accept my thanks and assurance that I will con tinue to do my utmost to render courteous and efficient service to you. Sincerely, Jeanette K. Hamm Auditor Newberry County —— A MESSAGE TO THE VOTERS: I wish to express to you my deepest appreciation for returning me to the office of Clerk of Court for Newberry County without opposition. Since assuming the duties of this office, I have done my best to carry on the work in this office with the same high standards of courteous and efficient service to which the people of Newberry County have been accustomed, and I pledge to continue to render the best service possible. Again, thank you for the honor you have bestow ed upon me. MILDRED R. HARMON