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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C„ Thursday, July 3, 1969 — PAGE 5 The third graduating class in dental tions in graduating exercises this month assistance at the Columbia branch of the at the school. Among the graduates is S. C. Trade Schools had its capping cere- Dorothy Hutchinson, seen at left on the mony as part of special awards presenta- back row. Eradication of German mealses program set A plan to eradicate German measles (rubella) and save for South Carolinians some $10 mil lion was released by the State Board of Health recently. The Board probably will not be able to carry out the plan until fall, according to Dr. Don ald H. Robinson, chief of Pre ventive Health Services. “Unfortunately only one drug company has a licensed Ger man measles vaccine now and the supply is very limited.” German measles, the three- day kind, poses its greatest dan ger to unborn babies, especial ly during their mothers’ first three months of pregnancy. If contracted then, German meas les can cause fetal abortions or a multiplicity of birth de fects including cataracts, deaf ness, heart disease, and men tal retardation. “At the conservative estimate of $9,000 for the annual care of each deformed child result ing from German measles, the state could sustain an economic liability of over $10 million,” Dr. Robinson noted. Medical scientists have pre dicted an epidemic of the di sease for late 1970 or early in 1971. Based on past records, more than 1,100 deformed bab ies would be born in the Pal metto State during the epidem ic. However, extensive use of the German measles vaccine will not allow a significant upswing in the number of cases. In fact, the number is expected to drop sharply. “Cooperating with the Depart ment of Education, the Board of Health will promote immun ization clinics in the schools and county health departments. Pri vate physicians will give the vaccine in their offices,” Dr. Robinson said. Primary emphasis on use of the vaccine will be placed on immunizing school-age children up to 10 or 12 years of age. In the past, these children have exposed women of childbearing age to the disease. No preg nant woman should be given the vaccine. Top priority in clinics will be given to low-income groups. “It may be necessary to set up night clinics to reach some of these people,” Dr. Robinson add ed. The Board’s laboratory test to determine rubella susceptibility “is now fully available topri- vate physicians. We consider this test a valuable service for pregnant women. “It would be ideal to test the entire population. However, this is unnecessary since a survey conducted by the Board of Heal conducted by the Board has shown that more than 80 per cent of persons in the state have had the disease by early adulthood. Sometimes it is so mild that there are no appar ent symptoms,” he said. There have been 254 reported cases of German measles in the state this year. In 1968 there were 259. Health officials point out, however, that the disease is vastly under-reported. The accepted world-record larjremouth black bass weighed in at 22 pounds, 4 ounces. It was caught by George Perry in 1932.—SPORTS AFIELD. ‘ REALTY TRANSFERS Newberry No. 1: Diana Hunter Clary to Leila K. Hunter, one lot and one build ing, one-half undivided interest, 1207 Chapman Street, $2,000. Margaret Hunter McCarthy to Leila K. Hunter, one lot and one building, one-half undivided interest, $2,000. Executors of the estate of Fannie S. Kibler et al to Wil liam H. White, one lot and one building, Chapman Street, $5. L. A. Savage to Hal Kohn, Sr., one lot, Alex Ave. $5. Bill J. Sullens to Joy R Mann, one lot and one building Buena Vista, $5 and assumption of a mortgage. Newberry No. 1 Outside: Sarah H. Goggans to Nancy Mae Hiller, one lot, $10. James R. Baker et al to Mary N. Baker, 7 1-2 acres and one building, $5 love and affection. Silverstreet No. 2: E. W. Holloway to S. C. Elec tric & Gas Co., one strip, $1 Whitmire No. 4: Sara Jane G Young to Jane C. Vandegrift, one lot, $5 and correction of deed. Pomaria No. 5: H. M. Hentz, et al to Olin Goodman, 1.01 acres, $5. Little Mountain No. 6: W. Manning Harris to W. L. Tolbert ,one lot, $5. Nancy Dill Icard to Boyd E. Dill, one lot, $5 love and af fection. Ernestine S. Caldwell to Wil liam H. Caldwell, III, and Kath ryn B. Caldwell, 1.7 acres, $5 love and affection. Prosperity No. 7: W. Manning Harris to Raymon R. Finch, two lots, $5. Robert G. Lister to Laura Jett Moore, one lot, $5. P. G. Sherer to Edgar L. Mack, one lot, $5. Graveside rites for Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Gladys Caldwell Wilson, 86, of Spartanburg, widow of Hugh Carter Wilson, died Thur sday. She was a native of this coun ty, daughter of the late John Calvin and Rosa Maffett Cald well. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church, Spar tanburg and a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Newberry County. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. D. Grady Livingston of Spartanburg and Mrs. J. S. Livingston of Moncks Corner; a brother, Robert M. Caldwell of Pomaria; three grandchild ren and five great-grandchild ren. Funeral services were con ducted at the graveside at Trin ity Methodist Church by Dr. Francis Cunningham. EXCESSIVE SUN MAY CAUSE SKIN CANCER During 1969, more than 1300 South Carolina residents will develop skin cancer according to a statement released this week by Dr. Leland J. 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