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PAGE 4—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Sept. 2, 1971 Pontiac has luxury model Pontiac Motor Division’s 1972 line-up features a new inter mediate luxury series and a long list of engineering innova tions, including a new energy- absorbing bumper for all full- size Pontiacs. From its compact Ventura II to the top-of-the line Grand Ville, Pontiac covers the auto mobile market with 32 models, including 17 Pontiacs, eight LeMans intermediates, four Firebirds, two Venturas and the Grand Prix. All will be in dealer showrooms September 23. The new addition to the inter mediate line is the Luxury Le Mans. Featuring a distinctive grille, a chrome-plated front valance panel, lower body side moldings, rear wheel opening covers, a horizontal rear deck molding and special interiors, the Luxury will be available in two and four-door hardtop models. The new bumper on the front of the big Pontiacs is both eye catching and functional. The energy absorbing system consists of two telescoping steel boxes which contain urethane positioned between the bumper and the frame of the car. Since the urethane blocks are not da maged by an impact, the bump er can be struck numerous times during the life of the car and continue to absorb energy. A rubber strip running horizon tally across the bumper protects it from scratches. This bumper will be standard on the Catalina, Catalina Broug ham, Bonneville, Grand Ville, Safari and Grand Safari. In addition, the rear bumper on the regular Pontiacs has been modified in both the frame bar and the mounting brackets. As on the front, a rubber strip protects against damage. Pontiac again will offer a wide selection of eight en gines. ranging from a 250 cubic- inch six-cylinder to a high-per formance 45 HO V-8. All will operate efficiently on low-lead or unleaded 91-octane regular fuel. To further reduce auto emis sions, Pontiac has made the following engine refinements for 1972: 1. The choke has been modi fied. For reduced emissions during warmup, the amount of choke and the length of time it stays on have been reduced. 2. A cannister purge valve has been added on all engines to reduce emissions during warmup. This delays the purg ing of trapped fuel vapors from the evaporative emissions cani ster until the engine is warm. Power front disc brakes are standard on all full-size Pon tiacs, the Grand Prix, Trans Am and LeMans station wa gons. They are optional on all other models. Inside, all models feature distinctive trims and richly pad ded instrument panels with easy- to-reach accessories and con trols. The Firebird and big Pon tiac instrument panels are de signed so that any bulb can be changed in 60 seconds. Eight interior colors blend with a wide range of exterior choices. Cordova tops are avail able in five colors (light covert, tan, metallic pewter, black anc white) and convertible tops an offered in three choices (light covert, black and white). HOSPITAL PATIENTS Mrs. Susie Barnette, City Mrs. Geneva Bedenbaugh, Lees- ville Miss Julia Bishop, City Mrs. Evelyn Boozer. Pmsneritv Larry Bouknight, City Mrs. Frances Bowers, Pros perity Sam Boyd, City Mrs. Ruby Brooks, City Mrs. Frances Burkett, City Hogan Caldwell, City Larry Cohen, City John Cook, City Mrs. Mary Dehart, City Jon Dickert, City Gary Epps, Ridgeway, S. C. Mrs. Marla Gatlin, Fayetteville, N. C. Mrs. Katherine Hawkins, City Jesse Frank Hawkins, City Mrs. Sula Hawkins, City Mrs. Willie Henderson, City Mrs. Verdell Holmes, City Mrs. Rosa Huneycutt, Whit mire Bobby James, City Mrs. Claudia Jones, City Mrs. Janie Jones, City Mrs. Emily Lake & Baby Boy, Prosperity Mrs. Gladys Layton, City Wilson Lever, Prosperity Leland Lively, City Mrs. Mamie Long, Little Moun tain Mrs. Lisa Longshore, City Mrs. Ludie Lybrand, City Miss Nancy McLeod, City Mrs. Helen Martin, City Mrs. Lizzie Martin, City Mrs. Patricia Martin, Pros perity Mrs. Viola Mathis, Prosperity Aaron Matthews, Saluda Mrs. Floy Mills, City Mrs. Easter Morgan, Whitmire Mrs. Frances Neel, City Mrs. Marion Nelson, Whitmire Floyd Newman, City Mrs. Marcia Nobles, City Mrs. Reba Norris, City Mrs. Linda Ringer, City Mrs. Rosa Ringer, City Mrs. Mamie Ruff, City Mrs. Carolyn Sims & Baby Girl, City Mrs. Marie Smith, City Mrs. Marie Summer & Baby Girl, City Mrs. Jo Ellen Turner, City Baby Girl Wheeler, City Mrs. Myrtle Delores Wheeler & Baby Girl, Prosperity W. Adam Wicker, City Mrs. Virginia Williams, City Edmonds Wilson, City Miss Trudy Worthy, Kinards Geo. W. Johnson dies at Gilbert George William Johnson, 67, of Rt. 1, Gilbert, died Tuesday. Born in Newberry County, son of the late Spurgeon M. and Alma Dreher Johnson, he was a member of St. Paul’s Luthe ran Church and was a retired businessman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eunice Rawl Johnson of Lex ington; three daughters, Mrs. Margie Weed of Irmo, Mrs. Phyllis Elam of Brent, Ala., and Mrs. Ann Edwards of Gil bert; and two sons, Alvah B. Johnson of Shaw AFB, Sumter, and George P. Johnson of Gil bert. Frank E. Hawkins rites Wednesday Frank Elliott Hawkins, 69, died Monday afternoon at the Newberry County Memorial Hos pital. He was born and reared near Prosperity and was the son of the late Rueben S. and Mary Kate Morris Hawkins. He was a retired farmer and was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Mr. Hawkins is survived by three brothers, J. Tench Hawk ins, Dwight Hawkins, both of Prosperity, and Otis Hawkins, Laurens; two sisters, Mrs. Nan cy H. Hawkins and Mrs. Ludie Lybrand, both of Newberry, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday from St. Luke’s Lu theran Church with Rev. J. Hil ton Roof conducting the service. Burial was in the church ceme tery. Miss Wessinger died Wednesday Miss Stella Wessinger, 77, of Chapin, died Wednesday in Co lumbia Hospital. Miss Wessinger was bom in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Job Samuel and Anna Seay Wessinger. She was a music teacher and member of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church conducted by the Rev. Everette Dasher. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. L. F. Bowman of Charlotte; and two nephews, the Rev. Charles S. Wessinger of Char leston and David Wessinger of Lexington. Wm. J. Volkert dies in N. C. William J. - Volkert of 3908 Colebrook Road, Charlotte, died Monday. He formally lived in Laurens, and he is married to the form er Alice Mae Wherry. Mr. Vol kert was bom in Montreal Canada. He was associated with Percision Gear Co. and later Duss Norten Co. He is survived by his wife only. Funeral services were con ducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Plaza Presbyterian Church, Charlotte. Interment was in Charlotte Memorial Gardens. Mrs. B. F. Mays rites Saturday Mrs. Olis Smith Mays, 70, of Route One, Newberry, died sud denly at her home Friday morn ing. Born in Lavonia, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Jo seph and Frances Wilson Smith. She was a member of Epting Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, B. Frank Mays; a daughter, Mrs. William B. (Ann) Ennis of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Smith Aiken of Rock Hill; two half-brothers, Clarence Smith of Macon and Paul Smith of McRay, Ga.; also three grandchildren. Funeral was held at 5 p.m. Saturday from Epting Memo rial United Methodist Church with Rev. Herbert Thomas con ducting the service. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Mrs. Ernest Hurt service Friday Mrs. Carrie Lee Watkins Hurt, 71, of Saluda, widow of Ernest Hurt, died in Columbia Wed nesday. Bom in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Irvin Jasper and Gina Chapman Wat kins. Surviving are three daugh ters, Mrs. Bobbie Enlow of Sa luda, Mrs. Doris Boatwright of New Ellenton and Mrs. June Brown of Orangeburg; four sons, Holmes, Harold and Thomas Hurt of Saluda and Irvin Hurt of Greenwood; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Cloytse Gunnels of Green wood; three stepsons, Dewey “Buck” Hurt of Newberry, Edi son Hurt of Saluda and Earl Hurt of Greenwood; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church Saluda County, with bu rial in Richland Springs Bap tist Church cemetery. The first item on the agenda for Newberry College’s football squad the sports writers and photographers left. Twice-a-day drills began at the Press Day on August 24 was the team picture. Sixty-six men re- Wednesday and will continue until classes begin the first week in Sep- ported for football duty; they began their practice sessions as soon as tember.