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PAGE 6—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Sept. 26, 1968 . AC. HOSPITAL PATIENTS New features appe 53C-6 i mm .t-VX m More activities of the Sparkies and city employees are shown in the two pictures above, as work was underway to clean up the city in observance of Clean-Up Week. (Sunphoto by Steve Armfield) Mrs. Susanne M. Alowine City Fred Ellisor Adams City Mrs. Lena B. Berry Saluda Baby Girl Bodie Lt. Mountain Mrs. Rhoda P. Boozer City Miss Lenora Broaddus City Mrs. Johnnie M. Chapman, City Mrs. Clara Bell Cobbler, Saluda Roscoe Coppock City Dave Crooks City Mrs. Frances G. Dawkins City Columbus Derrick Prosperity Harry W. Dominick City William R. Folk Denmark Mrs. Annie Ruth Frick Chapin Mrs. Gertrude B. Fulmer Kinards Mrs. Martha Gilbert City Mrs. Ethel B. Gary City Luther Gary III City Lit Grazier City Mrs. Vera Graham City Mrs. Trelly Kate Grubbs Blackville Jesse J. Guin City Master Ronnie Hackett Chappells Mrs. Lula V. Hentz Pomaria Mrs. Bertha Hiller City Bluford Hunter City Miss Dorothy Jean Hutchinson City Mrs. Narvice Koon City Miss Hattie Lark Chappells Mrs. Janie B. Lyles City James Luther Long City Joe Miller City Mrs. Eva Mumford, Ninety-Six Miss Ruby Ruth City Mart Satterfield Clinton James Robert Shealy City Baby Girl Shelton Pomaria Mrs. Maxie Mae Stansberry City Willie Poland City Mrs. Louise Tucker, Whitmire Mrs. Shirley Tucker Joanna Dannie Lee Turner City John Wheeler Prosperity Mrs. Bertha Wicker James A. Wicker Kirk Pontiac-Cadillac is un veiling the 1969 Pontiacs to day and the public is invited to come see and test drive the ex citing new models being offered. H. B. Kirkegard announced today that many new comfort and safety features have been added to the 1969 line of Pon tiacs, Firebirds, Grand Prix, and Pontiac Intermediates. New styling from the ground up, the latest engineering in novations and added safety are all part of the 1969 Pontiac story. Styling highlights include a new split bumper look to com plement Pontiac’s traditional split grille, new roof lines and the removal of vent windows from all Catalina, Executive and Bonneville models addintr picture window visibility. Sixteen models are offered in three series. The Bonneville series has been given specific treatment in 1969 and features a separate and distinct grille, a rear bum per with a rubber-like pad and a 428 cubic-inch V-8 engine as standard equipment. The 1969 Pontiac interiors present a pleasant and safer environment with molded in strument panels of a sweeping one-piece design with heavy en ergy-absorbing padding, a new instrumentation arrangement and complete upper level venti lation. “The styling and engineering design of these cars will bring to Pontiac an even greater a- mount of attention and admi ration from the automotive pub lic.” John Z. DeLorean, a Gen eral Motors vice president and Pontiac general manager said. FIREBIRD The 1969 Pontiac Firebirds take on added distinction as a personal sports car with styling for a longer, lower appearance, the availability of the Turbo- Hydra-matic transmission for all models and other engineer ing refinements for safety and comfort. •Firebird exterior styling is highlighted by front bumper ex tensions made of tough plastic material which is body color while wider bucket seats and a new instrument panel are fea tures of the interiors. For the first time a three- speed automatic transmission, the Turbo Hydra-matic, will be available for all overhead cam shaft six-cylinder engines and 360 cubic-inch V-8's. The new Firebirds are available in a two- door hardtop coupe and conver tible. GRAND PRIX Signaling a major shift in its model line-up, Pontiac Mo tor Division is unveiling a rev olutionary, new-genera tion Grand Prix in 1969. The attainment of new goals in safety; a concealed radio an tenna—a first in the industry; and Pontiac’s precision engi neering coupled with trend-set ting styling establish the Grand Prix as America’s most distin guished automobile. Called the model J, The GP takes on classic proportions with a one-of-a-kind body that rides on an exclusive 118-inch wheelbase. The Model J will be available in one body style— City City \ % ir •HBWWnWIRI NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Delton B. Boyd, Sr. deceased are hereby notified to file the same, duly verified with the undersigned and those indebted to said es tate will please make payment likewise. ELVIRA R. BOYD, Rt. 1, Box 29-J Silverstreet, S. C. Executrix Sept. 6, 1968 9-12-3tp PONTIAC AN This is the year to say good-bye 169 Wide-Track Pontiac Grand Fire Prevention Week is coming up soon, and mem bers of Scout Troop 1 are distributing posters to down town business establishments. Among the scouts are Tim Elrod, left, and Erwin Baker. (Sunphoto by Steve Armfield) The most popular salt-water fish on the Gulf coast is the southern weakfish, locally known as the “speckled trout” —Sports Afield WITH MEN IN THE SERVICES DANNY H. SMITH WITH 25TH INFANTRY CU CHI VIETNAM (AHTNC —Army Specialist Four Danny H. Smith, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith, 2526 Fair Ave., Newberry, was assigned August 31 to the 25th Infantry Division near Cu Chi, Vietnam, as a cook. 1ST LT. JAKE COUNTS CRAFT COMMANDER With U. S. Combat Air For ces, Vietnam—First Lt. Jake S. Counts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Counts, who reside on Brown St., Prosperity, has been certified as a C-7A Cari bou aircraft commander at Vung Tau, Vietnam. A pilot with two years serv ice, Lt. Counts was upgraded after passing rigid academic and flying requirements. He is a member of the Pacific Air Forces. The lieutenant, a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School, re ceived a B.S. degree from the University of South Carolina and was commissioned there up on completion of the Air Force Reserve Officers Training pro gram. He is a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. TAX NOTICES The tax books will be open for the collection of 1968 taxes on and after October 1, 1968. The following is general levy for all except special purposes: County: Ordinary 12Vfe mills Bonds, Notes & Interest 2 mills Hospital 1 iwill Ambulance 2 mills School: Ordinary 37% mills Bonds & Interest 5 mills The following are the authorized special levies for the various tax districts of the County together with the general levy: District No. County School Total Tax Levy Tax Levy Levy Mills Mills Mills 1. Newberry 17% 42% 60 2. Silversreet 17% 42% 60 3. Bush River 17% 42% 60 4. Whitmire 17% 42% 60 5. Pomaria 17% 42% 60 6. Little Mountain 17% 42% 60 7. Prosperity 17% 42% 60 There will be a discount of one (1%) per cent allowed on taxes paid on or before October 31, 1968. On and after January 2, 1969, the penalties prescribed by law will be imposed on unpaid taxes. You are requested to call for your taxes by tax districts in which the property is located. J. RAY DAWKINS, Treasurer, Newberry County ■111 If you’ve never driven a car like this before, that’s because there’s never been a car like this Pontiac Grand Prix before. So new, it’s got its own 118" wheelbase. So new, it’s got its own aircraft-type interior. A new steering wheel with a “soft” material rim. With a Wide-Track on big tires. With a new hidden radio antenna we’re daring everybody to find. Or mayb| Firebird, available the fabuk Lean, del new anti-l THE NEW 1969 GRAND PRIXS, BONNEVILLES, BROUG1