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PAGE 6—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Oct. 14, 1971 Military service crosses to be awarded veterans The following veterans will be presented Crosses of Military Service at the state convention of the South Carolina Division United Daughters of the Con federacy in Greenwood, Friday evening, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m., dur ing the Historical Evening ban quet at the Holiday Inn. The recipient has to be a lineal de scendant of a Confederate ve teran and he has to be a vete ran of a war. 1. James William Thomson, served as Lieutenant in World War I, was wounded in France. He is the son of the late Dr. J. W. Thomson, who was a beloved teacher at Win- throp College for many years. Mr. Thomson was graduated from Davidson College. He lived in Charlotte, N. C. for a num ber of years where he was an insurance executive. He later served as the chairman for the (unci raising of Queen’s College. He is an elder in Myer’s Park Presbyterian Church of Char lotte. Mr. Thomson and his wife, the former Margaret Burton, now reside in Newberry. Mr. Thomson’s Confederate grand father was Thomas Thomson of ■ n ■■■■■■MBT rifT* HUB NEWBERRY SHOPPING CENTER Bv Pan '6 2/6S140 Mon.—Thurs. 8 p.m. I Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 p.m. ▼ Sunday 9 p.m. A Mof/nee f Thurs., Sat., Sun. 2 p.m. Thurs. tru Tues. Oct. 14 thru Oct. 19 I Abbeville, S.C. He was fight ing with the Confederate Ar my in Virginia when he was called to Charleston by Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard to serve as a court-martial judge. Mr. Thomson’s grandfather, great grandfather and 3 great uncles all signed the Ordinance of Se cession. 2. Otis Lane Whitaker, served as First Sergeant in World War II, having served in North Africa, Sicily, France and Ger many. He is the son of the late Mary Lane and Herbert Doggett Whitaker, and is one of three brothers who served in World War II. Otis Whita ker was graduated from New berry College. It was his Al ma Mater which bestowed to him the distinguished Alumni Service Award. He was named Newberry Fireman of the Year, and also received the Service to Humanities award from the Sertoma Club. Otis Whitaker has lived his entire life in New berry where he has served his community in many ways. He is married to the former Annie Lee Young. He is a member of Central United Methodist Church. Otis is the grandson of John Calhoun Lane, who be longed to Co. F Twentieth Re giment of South Carolina Vo lunteers. John C. Lane was wounded at Petersburg, Va. 3. Keitt Purcell, the son of Trent Keitt and Edv/ard B. Pur cell, Sr. served as a captain in World War II, having served overseas in the European Theatre. He was graduate from the Citadel. After the war, he became associated in the insu rance business with his father. Keitt was married to Merle Hill of Sumter and they are the pa rents of 3 children, Lucille, Ju lie, and Trent. Keitt is an elder in Aveleigh Presbyterian Church and is very active in the civic affairs of Newberry. He has “AN ABSOLUTELY , STUNNING FILM! ATOPNOTCH I THRILLER!” I ♦ | WANT AOS -JUDITH CRIST. NEW YORK MAGAZINE you're curious about terror... UNMAN, WITTERING ANDZIGO ^lorAParamount Picture[GPl<gg4 ADULT SHOW Fri. & Sat.—11:00 p.m. . “FANNY HILL I MEETS LADY \ CHATTERLEY” i I AVON MAKES CHRISTMAS MERRIER. You’ll have money for all the gifts you want to give; you’ll sell guaranteed pro ducts from Avon. Be an Avon Representative. It’s fun, it’s convenient, it’s profitable. Call 27(5-2252 or write Mrs. Barbara Brand 3823 Humphrey Drive, Columbia, S. C, KEr SECRETARY Business or high school gradu ate with courses in shorthand and typing preferred. At least 1 year of experience in perform ance of Secretarial duties de sirable. Must he alert, neat and cooperative. Apply to Mr. Den nis, Newberry Neighborhood Youth Corps., Drayton Street School, Newberry, South Caro lina. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Oct. 14, 2tc HELP WANTED: Muscular Dystrophy Asso. needs tele phone operator with pleasant voice and courteous manner for temporary work. Write MDAA 1224 Pickens Street, Columbia, S. C. 29201 (X) “The Finest Films In The Carolinas Are Coming” Carnal Knowledge Patton and Mash REGULAR FEATURES $1.SO Adults $.50 Child MATINEE $1.00 Adults $.50 Child I I I I VISIT FIRE DEPARTMENT — Little ment and have their picture made with Folks Kindergarten turned out en masse the city’s newest fire engine. Captain Lew- during Fire Prevention Week to look over is Lee, center, conducted the tour, the facilities at the Newberry Fire Depart- (Sunphoto) served as president of the Ro tary Club, the Newberry Music Club, the Newberry County His torical Society, and chairman of the Newberry-S a 1 u d a Li brary Commission. His great grandfather was Colonel Ellison Keitt. Col. Keitt organized and commanded Keitt’s Mounted Ri fles. He was the last man to surrender at Fort Sullivan. 4. Edward Bulfin Purcell, Jr. (Buzz) is the second son of Trent Keitt and Edward B. Pur cell, Sr. He is a graduate of the Citadel and of the Univer sity of South Carolina School of Law. He is a prominent young lawyer in Columbia. Buzz is a member of the First Pres byterian Church of Columbia, a member of Post 6 American Legion and the Navy Club. Buzz has composed several musical compositions, among which is “Go, Bulldogs, Go” — a song heard at many Citadel sports events. Buzz will receive two Mili tary Crosses of Service. One for his service in World War II and one for service in the Korean War. Buzz was a Lt. J. G. in the Navy during World War II. He was wounded in the Korean Conflict while serving as a combat pilot in the Naval Air Force. He was retired from the Naval Air Force Reserves in May 1971, with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His great-grandfather was also Col. Ellison Keitt, commander of Keitt’s Mounted Rifles. Mrs. E. B. Purcell, Sr. is a member of Calvin Crozier Chapter U.D.C. Both her sons applied for the crosses on her membership. Calvin Crozier Chapter is hav ing an impressive Cross Be stowal Ceremony at Wiles Cha pel, Nov. 2, at 7:30 P.M. A num ber of crosses will be awarded and a list of the recipients will be announced in a later edition of this paper. ACCOMPANIED LADIES ADMITTED FREE EVERY MONDAY FREE BINGO EVERY TUES. AT 7:15 P.M. Real Estate Opportunity CAN YOU SELL??? Your own full-time business, Real Estate, right in this area. National company, established in 1900, largest in its field. (Un licensed ?-write us.) All adver tising all signs, forms, supplies furnished. Skilled Training and Instruction given for rapid de velopment—f rom Start to $ucce$$. Nationwide advertis ing brings Buyers from Every where. Can you qualify? You must have initiative, excellent character (bondable), sales a- bility, be financially responsi ble. Commission-volume oppor tunity for man, woman, cocple or team That Can Sell. Informa tion without obligation. W. R. Watkins, State Manager STROUT REALTY Inc. Rte. 2, Box 28-K Leesville, S. C. 29070 the purchase of equipment for an intensive care unit. 12. Newberry County Mental Health, $200; gives medicines and drugs that are prescribed by a physician to mentally ill persons who are unable to af ford treatment. Through the help of the Association, the pa tients are able to live at home and work on their jobs rather than becoming psychiatric pa tients at the State Hospital. 13. Newberry County Rescue Squad, $2,500; provides emer gency assistance day or night to Newberry area residents. 14. Prosperity Rescue Squad, $1,500; provides emergency as sistance day or night to Pros perity area residents. 15. Salvation Army, $200; as sists in the task of meeting the spiritual and physical needs of humanity. 16. South Carolina Literacy Association, $200; trains adult illiterates how to read and trains the tutors who teach adult illiterates how to read. 17. South Carolina Mental Health Association, $548; works throughout the State for the improvement of care and treat ment of the mentally ill. 18. U.S.O.—United Services Organization, $250; gives a sym pathetic ear and assistance to servicement in more than 125 facilities in the United States and 62 locations overseas. 19. Membership in Associa tion of United Funds, $443; pro vides campaign advice, assis tance, and supplies to Newberry County United Fund. 20. Operating Expenses, $3- 500; provides for clerical ex penses and campaign costs. 21. Skrinkage Allowance, $3,- 000; allows for uncollectable pledges. Mature president Spanish teachers Dr. A. P. Mature, chairman of the department of modern languages at Newberry College, was installed as the president of the South Ccrolina Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Por tugese for a one-year term at the group’s conference at Myr tle Beach last week. Dr. Mature was also on the program; he spoke to the lan guage teachers on “Some Ob servations on the Decline of the Foreign Language Require ment in Colleges and Univer sities.” NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT I will make a final settlement of the estate of Fred S. Pope in the Probate Court for New berry County, S.C., on Mon day the 8th day of November 1971, at 10 o’clock in the fore noon, and will immediately thereafter ask for a discharge as Executrix of said estate. Mrs. Mary P. Moxley Executrix October 6, 1971 25-4tc UNITED FUND CAMPAIGN . . (Continued from Page D tion for Retarded Children, $1- 300; works with Special Educa tion classes and assists parents of retarded children by offer ing advice and aid in seeking a solution to their problems. 9. Newberry County Council on Aging, $1,185; offers assis tance to residents over 65 who may need transportation to vi sit a doctor or an attorney or others to attend church, to pur chase their groceries and other needs. 10. Newberry County Girl Scouts, $300; helps to maintain the Girl Scout cabin and pro perty in Lynch’s Woods. 11. Newberry County Memo rial Hospital, $2,790: aids in NOTICE The City of Newberry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Uniform Subdivision Regu lations at a meeting to be held in Council Room, City Hall, Newberry, S. C., on October 18, 1971, beginning at 7:30 P.M. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Copies of the proposed Uniform Subdivision Reg ulations are available at the office of the Building & Zoning Official, City Hall. NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING Notice is hereby given that City Council adopted the following ordinance at a meeting of City Council held in Council Room, City Hall, Newberry, S. C. on Oc tober 12, 1971. An ordinance to annex approximately 35 acres located on Rosalyn Dr., Armfield Ave., and Baxter Street into the City Limits of the City of Newberry, effective December 30, 1971. Mayor & City Council