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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Oct. 31, 1968—PAGE 11 Otis Whitaker, Friendly Fire ducted Wednesday at his church Department; Chief Claude John- STONEY HILL: Voting at Stoney Hill Center; managers, Earl Boozer, Monroe Morris, and Dudley Hawkins; clerk, Mrs. McCree Vriezelaar. ST. PAUL: Voting at St. Paul’s Church; managers, Mrs. Virgil Williamson, Sidney Koon and Mrs. David L. Wedaman; clerk, Mrs. John F. Wheeler. ST. PHILLIPS: Voting at St. Phillips Fellowship Hall; managers, Phelix Livingston, Luther Fellers and Muscoe Ale- wine; clerk, D. Govan Sease. TRINITY: Voting at Trinity .lurch; managers, J. Newton Dickert, Ray .A Martin and Jim Waldrop; clerk, L. B. Bed- enbaugh. UNION: Voting at Home of Virgil Kinard; managers, Mrs. Alice Moates, J. R. Lake and Mrs. Jake Sligh; clerk, Cecil Counts. UTOPIA: Voting at J. C. Nichols’ Store; managers, John A. Mullins, Annie H. Derrick and Clyde N. Lake; clerk, Ruby C. Nichols. VAUGHNVILLE: Voting at Mrs. Viola Dominick’s Old Home; managers, P. N. Boozer, Mrs. Estelle S. Stewart and Mrs. Esther C. Sloan; clerk, Mrs. Harriett Salters. WALTON: Voting at Mrs. Earl Crooks’ Residence; mana gers, George E. Hentz, Joseph Ruff and Johnnie Graham; clerk, Mrs. Earl Crooks. WHEELAND: Voting at the Wheeland Community Center; managers, M. A. Riddle, D. C. Boland and Mrs. Hattie Sulli van; clerk, Mrs. Eula Boland. WHITMIRE NO. 1: Voting at City Hall; managers, Thomas E. Ravan, Mrs. James H. Ab rams, Mrs. George S. Donnan, Mrs. John F. Roche, Mrs. Jas. H. Nates and Mrs. M. E. Ab rams Sr,; clerk, Mrs. Flay E. Alexander. WHITMIRE NO. 2: Voting at Park Street School; managers, Harry J. Felker, Mrs. M. E. Abrams Jr., Mrs. Beatty Scott, Tom P. Scott, Mrs. E. T. Shouse, and Mrs. Thomas Ma lone; clerk, Mr. Joe H. Simp son Jr. ZION: Voting at Henry Folks Home; managers, J. H. Folk, Forrest Lee Graham and Ray Graham Sr.; clerk, Mrs. J. H. Folk. The Managers at each Pre cinct named above are request ed to delegate one of their num ber to secure the boxes and blanks for the election. Boxes may be picked up at the Newberry County Court House between 9:00 o’clock and 12:00 o’clock on Saturday, Nov ember 2, 1968. The boxes may not be delivered to anyone other than a manager or clerk. JOHN A. MAYER ROBERT D. SCHUMPERT ROBERT C. UNDERWOOD Commissioners of Elections for Newberry County, S. C. October 22, 1968. County Building Permits Charles Sligh, Route 2, Pros perity, 7-room brick veneer dwelling, $7,000. Harold L. Pitts, Newberry Route 3, 4-room frame dwell ing. NOTICE OF\niRY DRAWING We, thk undersigned Jury Commissioners of Newberry County, shall on Wednesday, November 13, 1968 at 9 o’clock A. M. in the office of the Clerk of Court, openly and publicly, draw the names of Forty men and Women to serve as Petit Jurors for the court of General Sessions (Criminal) which will convene in the Newberry Coun ty Court House on November 25, 1968 at ten o’clock. Mildred R. Harmon, Clerk of Court Jeanette K. Hamm Auditor J. Ray Dawkins Treasurer Exchangites urged to vote for amendment October 22nd., the Exchange Club of Newberry held a two- part program at its Lake Mur ray Clubhouse. Exchange Pres ident Stewart Taylor presided. Paul Savko, representing the Newberry County Development Board gave reasons why Ex change members and others should support the forthcoming election on constitutional a- mendments for Newberry Coun ty. Mr. Savko emphasized that this does not mean an increase in taxes. Pamphlets showing some of the dilapidated condi tions existing at some of the county schools and additional information for approving this revision of constitution were distributed. The second part of the pro gram was the presentation of the annual award of the trophy and badge for the “FIREMAN OF THE YEAR”. This finalized the annual observance of Fire Prevention activities by the club. This award is given by the the Exchange Club of Newberry to a member of the Newberry County Firemen and Rescue Association chosen from nom inees submitted by members of the association. Lewis Lee, a member of both the Exchange Club and the Newberry Fire Department made the presen tation. Exchangite • Lee made some preliminary remarks concerning the reason for this award. He stated that this is dons to re cognize those men who not only do a good job but go “that se cond mile” or give “a strong second effort” to their endeav ors over and above what is us ually expected of them. He had high praise for the service be ing rndered to residents of New berry County by all members of the Fire and Rescue Depart ments. Lee then named Henry Dodgen as recipient of the tro phy and badge designating him as “FIREMAN OF THE YEAR” for 1968. Mr. Dodgen is a driver for Friendly Fire Department and has been associated with this department since its organiza tion in 1962. He has served as Vice President and Second As sistant Chief before his pro motion to his present rank of First Assistant Fire Chief. Mrs. Dodgen is the former Celia Epting of Newberry and they have one daughter, Laur- rie Anne. Chief Dodgen is a machinist and mechanic at New berry Auto Parts where he has been employed for the past 12 years. He is a member and ser ves as Sunday School teacher at West End Baptist Church. The Newberry County Fire mens Association was repre sented at this meetincr by Chief son, Bush River Fire Depart ment; and Captain “Tuffy” Millstead, .Fire Prevention Bu reau of the Newberry Fire De partment and also last year’s winner of this award. Exchange President Taylor reported that the operation of the food booth at the Newberry- Saluda Fair was very sucessful and expressed appreciation to all members and their wives who assisted with this fund raising affair. He stated that funds from this food booth will help support additional com munity projects. Lonnie Kinard won the attendance prize and the meeting was adjourned. Callie Knight service held Gallic Ezell Knight, 56, died Tuesday at his home on Mt. Bethel-Garmany highway. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Blanche Starnes Knight of Lancaster; his wife, Mrs. Laura Jane Pardue Knight; a son, Donald Lee Knight of An derson; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Riddle, Mrs. Jack Kes- ler, Mrs. Roger Trammell and Mrs. Robert Ware of Newber ry; four brothers and two sis ters, all of Lancaster, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were con- by Rev. /ohn Sanders. Burial was in Rosemont cemetery. • ELECT • ED YOUNG DEMOCRAT TO THE County Board of Education ON NOVEMBER 5TH VOTE FOR and Re-Elect Senator JOHN D. LONG, III Democratic Candidate for Seat No. 1, District 5, Laurens, Newberry, and Union Countie^ 1 • A South Carolina State Senator dedicated and devoted to the ideals and prin(ciples 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 his 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 nu, iber 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. • Fought through the Senate, and it is law today, the present general contractor and mechanical contractor law. • 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, III 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