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PAGE &—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Oct. 24, 1968 Dave Morison, director of the Newberry County Civil Defense system, was guest speaker at the meeting of the Civic League Tuesday at the Community Hall. He is shown with Mrs. Ralph B. Baker, program chairman and, at right, Prof. F. Scott Elliott, League president. (Sun- photo by Steve Armfield) tion Center. In his letter commending the retiring trustees of the Cen ter, Gov. McNair said: “On the occasion of the ded ication of the South Carolina Retarded Children s Habilita- tion Center at Summerville, I should like to express to you my deep appreciation for your efforts in the creation of that institution. “As a member of the Board of Trustees, you worked tire lessly to bring this center from an idea in the minds of the General Assembly to a mag nificent, modern, progressive institution for the habilitation of the States Retarded child ren. “By the generous donation of your time and wise counsel you contributed greatly to the de velopment of this fine institu tion of which South Carolina is justly proud.” Mr. Baker, along with other trustees, also had one of the buildings named in his honor. The Center is located on a 560- acre tract between Summerville and Charleston. When complet ed, the $6,000,000 complex will provide beds for 482 patients. Mr. Baker is a native of this county, attended Bailey Military Institute and was graduated of the Newberry Chamber of Commerce and the Newberry Country Club, charter member and first president of the New berry Cotillion Club; former vice president of the University of S. C. Alumni Association; former member of the New berry College Advisory Board. He is a Shriner and a Mason; a member of Kappa Alpha eo- cial fraternity; of the S. C. Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc.; South Caro- liniana Society, Newberry County Historical Society, a charter member of the County Association for Retarded Child ren. He has served as New berry Community Chest co- chairman and as Easter Seal Campaign chairman for the county. He is married to the former Colie Blease, is the father of Mrs. Sydney Carter, and has two grandchildren. R. L. Baker honored at dedication Richard L Baker, an origina. member of the Board of Trus tees for the S. C. Retardec Children’s Habilitation Centei near Summerville, was honored along with other trustees dur ing the dedication of the Cen ter last week. Mr. Baker was presented a framed architects drawing of the Center, along with a lettei from Gov. McNair and a replica of the bronze plaque which has been placed in the Center’s administration building con taining the names of the ori ginal trustees. Mr. Baker’s appointment to the board was made in 1963 by then governor Donald Russell. He continued serving on the board under Gov. Robert Mc Nair and earlier this year was appointed as one of seven Com missioners of the newly-created Department of Mental Retar- ation, the body which has over- ELECT BILLY ODELL 7 4i SUPERVISOR on Nov. 5th sight of the three institutions for retarded children in the state, Whitten Village, Pine- land Hospital and Training School and the new Habilita- from the Carolina. A local an active Methodist the Lions University of South business man, he is member of Central church, member of Club, past president DAR sponsors essay contest The Jasper Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution met at the home of Mrs. James C. Kinard, October 11. The usual opening ritual was ob served with Miss Hattie Belle Lester, chaplain in charge. Mrs. W. M. Garlington read and discussed some of the pertinent resolutions which were passed at the Continental Congress in Washington, D. C. in April. She selected some especially applicable to the local chapter. Miss Cornelia F. Mayer read the President General’s mes sage which emphasized Octo ber 11 as the anniversary of the founding of the National Society in 1890. Today the NS DAR has a membership of 188,000 among the 4300 chap ters. Mrs. F. Scott Elliott, regent, urged the members to attend Founder’s Day at Tamassee on October 27. This is always a momentous occasion. Tamassee is supported by NSDAR. Mrs. Elliott announced the essay contest which has as its subject “Heroines of the Rev olution.” This will be conduct ed in Junior High School. The regent reported on Con stitution Week saying that the cooperation of the press and radio station were deeply ap preciated by the Chapter. At the November 8 meeting, which will be held at the Com munity Hall, the spearer will be Mrs. Drake H. Rogers of Bennettsville, State Society DAR Regent. As the members arrived Mrs. Elliott served coffee, punch, and the hostesses who assisted Mrs. Kinard served delicious refreshments. The assistant hostesses were Miss Hattie Belle Lester, Miss Juanita Hitt, Miss Mazie Dominick and Miss Margaret Paysinger. VOTE FOR and Re-Elect Senator JOHN D. LONG, III Democratic Candidate for Seat No. 1, District 5, Laurens, Newberry, and Union Counties • A South Carolina State Senator dedicated and devoted to the ideals and prinjciples that have made this state great—Fiscal Responsibility — Law and Order — Free Enterprise — Industrial Growth and Expansion — Improved Education. • Sponsor of legislation to make auto liability insurance tax deductible for every car owner. The dollars this would leave in your pocket could offset the rising costs of automobile insurance. • Fought through the Senate, and it is law today, legislation that provides every worker covered by Work men’s Compensation greater and better benefits, also h is widow and children if he is killed on the job. • Sponsor of “Truth in Auto Insurance” bill to reduce cancellations and non-renewals and to reduce the number of South Carolina drivers being put into assigned risk. • Sponsor of legislation to provide equal Workmen’s Compensation benefits to National Guardsmen in South Carolina so that they are on the same basis as those in textile plants and other industries. law. Fought through the Senate, and it is law today, the present general contractor and mechanical contractor • 9th ranking member of powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. • Has been and is an active floor fighter in the Senate for legislation to benefit and help the people of South Carolina. Vote For A Working Senator Who Wants To Work For You Re-Elect Senator John D. Long, Consistient * Dependable * Reliable * Capable • Senator Long is married to the former Patricia Ann Willard and they are the parents of two daughters and a son. They belong to the Tabernacle Baptist Church. • Active in civic affairs. Senator Long is: A graduate of University of South Carolina, A.B. and LLB. Practicing attorney for 13 years, admitted to all courts in the State of South Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, and the United States Supreme Court. A Captain, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U. S. Army Reserve. A Mason and a Shriner. VOTE FOR AND RE-ELECT SENATOR JOHN D. LONG, III YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED