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NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned in the City Manager’s Office located at 1201 Nance Street, Newberry, South Carolina, until the twenty- sixth day of September, 1972, at 12 o’clock noon, for the sale of the following described pro perty: TRACT E: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land consisting of 4.921 acres, more or less, situate, lying and be ing in the City of Newberry, County of Newberry, State of South Carolina and being more particularly shown on a plat prepared for Newberry College and the City of New berry on August 29-30 and September 4, 1972, by Claude E. Johnson, L.S., said tract measuring and being bound ed as follows: North by Tract “A” as shown on said plat for a distance of 82.5 feet; East by Tracts “B” and “D” and a tract owned by Con tract Carriers, Inc. as shown on said plat measuring there on in the aggregate 1308.7 feet; South by right of way of S. C. Highway No. 121 measuring thereon a distance of 145 feet; and West by Ocoma Road as shown on said plat measuring theron a distance of 1011.5 feet. TRACT D: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land consisting of 1.313 acres, more or less, situate, lying and be ing in the City of Newberry, County of Newberry, State of South Carolina and being more particularly shown on a plat prepared for Newberry College and the City of New berry on August 29-30 and September 4, 1972, by Claude E. Johnson, L.S., said tract measuring and being bounded as follows: North by Tract “E” as shown on said plat measuring there on a distance of 42.7 feet; East by Tract “C” as shown on said plat measuring thereon a distance of 312 feet; South by right of way of S. C. Highway No. 121 for a distance of 343.8 feet; and West by Tract “E” 4 PUMPS 4 Call us for pump ser vice or a new Goulds Water System with depen dability plus. 4 WELL DRILLING 4 Let us drill your well & supply your complete wa ter system needs. 24 HOUR SERVICE. Call 276-1548. LEWIS WELL DRILLING PUMP SERVICE Boundary St. Ext. Newberry, S. C. as shown on said plat mea suring thereon a distance of 378 feet. Bids will be received on the above described tracts of land and said bids must be accom panied by a cashier’s or certi fied check, or cash, in the a- mount of 10 percent of the bid, and the successful bidder will be notified of the acceptance of his bid within a reasonable time after the bids have been opened. In case the successful bidder fails to pay the balance of his bid within ten (10) days from notification of acceptance, the ten per cent accompanying his bid will be forfeited as li quidated damages. The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Each bid must be in a sealed envelope together with the ten per cent of the bid as afore- metioned and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for Tract E, 4.921 acres” or “Bid for Tract D, 1.313 acres”. Jolly Streeters honor Griffiths The members of the Jolly Street Community met on Sep tember 16, 1972, for their re gular meeting. A good repre sentation of the membership were present and enjoyed fel lowship and good will at a cov ered dish supper. Afterward,' the president, Mr. Otis Kinard, presented the guest, Mr. Eugene C. Griffith, and family, to the group. Then President Kinard made the following remarks: “Tonight I am going to take a few minutes to pass on to you what information I have about how Jolly Street got its name. This information I have received from my father, Mr. George Ira Kinard, also in hear ing other old people talk about Jolly Street. About one mile up the road, leading from here to Prosperity, where Tab Werts, Jr. lives, is where the first Jolly Street began according to my information. Back in the early 1800, there was a post office, a county store, a black smith shop, and some other build ings, located here. Also the Ma gistrate for this district lived on this location. Mathias Singley served as Judge for a number of years, then his son Mel Singley, also served a number of years. Mail was brought by about one time a week on horse back. I was told by my father, that when he was a small bdy, his father would put him on a horse, and he would go to Jolly Street and get the mail once a week. This place grew real popular as years went by and on Sa turday and holidays people would gather and have a real good time. I have been told, that for entertainment, they would play horse shoes, have wrestling matches, have tar get practice, and believe it or not, a few fights. And each year, they would have a politi cal meeting, and a couple of barbecues, and during this time some people began to call this meeting place, the Jolly Place. At this location there was a wide area between the post of fice, the store, and the other buildings, which resembled a wide street, so some people began to change the name from WANT ADS IN A BUDGET SQUEEZE? Bills piling up? Take the pressure off with the extra cash you can earn as an Avon Representative. Call collect 385-3238 or write Jean Andrews, Box 522, Chester, S. C. 29706. Jolly Placo to Jolly Sfroot. Some time right after the Ci vil War, the first school was started in a small house in front of where Cecil Fulmer now lives. Then after a few years, a building was built between Mr. Nay Werts and Tab Werts. I believe 1-26 ran over all the old building site. At this loca tion, Mr. W. B. Boinest, Sr. taught for a while and while teaching at this school, he taught the lady he later mar ried, Miss Lula. Some time la ter the school moved again, this time just down the road where the Kingsmore live. In 1913, Mrs. Carrie Dewalt Hunter, deeded the land where this building stands. Some of young people might not know that the school changed its name to Hunter Dewalt. Mrs. Carrie requested this name, before she would deed the property for a school site. The Jolly Street Community Center has bought this property and its’ name will continue to be Jolly Street from this day on. Jolly Street has been recog nized as the political place for County and State politics for more than 100 years. I have been told that when Wade ’ Hampton was elected Governor of South Carolina in 1876, that Jolly Street Box voted about 450 votes, every one for Wade Hampton. Many politicians have spok en at Jolly Street. I have been told that John C. Calhoun spoke here. Eugene Talmage while Governor of Georgia spoke here I believe in 1937, to one of the largest crowds ever assem bled in Newberry County at a political rally. After 1900, the Blease Family helped to make Jolly Street South Carolina. Jolly Street al ways supported Cole L. Blease and Eugene S. Blease in all their races during Cole Blease Term as Governor, and U. S. Senator. Jolly Street Box cast about 135 votes and he would get all but about 3 or 4 votes. This is what I heard as a little boy on election day over here, I heard a man, I will not call his name, tell my father, that his son’s wife was one of the 3 that did not vote for Coley. And this is what he said, “George, if she was a wife of mine and did not vote for Coley, I would not let her vote at all.” So I think this man spoke the feeling of how everyone felt about the Blease family. And now this, brings us up to the present. Tonight I would like to recognize another family that has been faithful to Jolly Street, and have rendered ser vice when needed. This family I refer to is the late Judge Steve C. Griffith. It is minded a pleasure to have with us tonight one of the late Judge Grifith’s sons and his family. One who needs no introduction, one who has meant so much to our community center with his untiring service and advice. We are so fortunate to have a man who renders service when service is needed, as a part of us, we could never repay him for he has meant so much. So in return, as President of the Jolly Street Community Center, I would like to present to you, Gene, a placque, which is a token of our love and ap preciation. May it prove to you how much each of our mem bership loves you. This is the inscription on the placque. “In appreciation to Eugene C. Griffith for outstanding and dedicated service to the Jolly Street Community Center.” Mr. Griffith expressed appre ciation to the group for this honor and, in turn, presented to the Community Center a framed picture of Supreme Court Justice Eugene S. Blease and Circuit Judge Steve C. Grif fith, which was taken at Jolly Street, July, 1946. The meeting was dismissed with the benedic tion by Pastor Link. Youth speakers for American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxi liary Unit 24 held its September meeting at the home of Mrs. W. Sloan Chapman, with Mrs. Bennie B. Sprouse, Mrs. Frank Martin and Mrs. E. E. Epting as co-hostesses. Upon arrival the members and guest were served ice cream and cake. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Virgil Long, Unit Chaplain, who used the National Chap lain’s Prayer of the month. This was followed by a moment of silence in memory of our dead soldiers and veterans. The Pledge of Allegiance was given after which a verse of The Star Spangled Banner was sung in unison, led by the Mu sic Chariman, Mrs. Harry D. Epting. Then came the Pream ble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Miss Beth Coggins and Miss Judy Hembree were the guest speakers for the afternoon. They were representatives of the Au xiliary at the Palmetto Girls’ State of the American Legion Auxiliary which is held each year at the University in Co lumbia, during the first week in June. They gave excellent reports of the activities of the session and stressed the points of most in terest to them, namely, infor mation as to the construction of our government on the levels of city, county and state and how they are managed. The banquet was also mentioned as the best meal that they had dur ing the entire week. The tea at the Governor’s Mansion, with a tour of the house and grounds was another point of interest. All in all, they had a wonder ful experience, and the Auxi liary members were delighted that their visit had been such a success. Mrs. Sprouse announced Chair men and Committee Members for the year as follows: Ame ricanism—Mrs. F. Scott Elliott; Auditing—Mrs. Frank Martin; Children and Youth—Mrs. W. Roy Anderson; Civil Defense— Mrs. Olin Wessinger; Commu nications—Mrs. Frank Martin; Community Service—Mrs. Lon nie Gilliam; Constitution and By-Laws—Mrs. F. Scott Elliott; Education and Scholarship— Mrs. Naomi Epting; Entertain ment—Mrs. Lonnie Gilliam; Fo reign Relations—Mrs. Sudie Wicker; Girl’s State—Mrs. Ray Nobles; Junior Activities—Mrs. J. Ray Hunter; Legislation— Mrs. Gaynelle MacFarlane; Membership — Chairman—Mrs. Lonnie Gilliam assisted by Mrs. W. H. Davis; Miss Sudie Den nis, Mrs. M. P. Fouche, Mrs. J. Ray Hunter, Mrs. Frank Martin, Mrs. Bennie B. Sprouse, Miss Grace Summer, Mrs. Os car R. Summer, Sr., Mrs. Earl Taylor and Mrs. Olin Wessing er; Memorial and Gold Star Mothers—Mrs. L. G. McCul lough; Music—Mrs. Harry D. Epting; National Security— Mrs. C. Walter Summer; Poppy—Mrs. W. Roy Ander son; Rehabilitation—Mrs. T. P. Crooks; Building—Mrs. A. P. Parrott and Mrs. Jimmie Pruitt; and Nominating Committee— Mrs. Lonnie Gilliam, Mrs. Frank Martin and Mrs. James D. Brown. Those ladies will be assiting the President and other officers which are: First Vice Presi dent—Mrs. Frank Martin; Se cond Vice President—Mrs. Lon nie Gilliam; Third Vice Presi dent—Mrs. W. Roy Anderson; Recording Secretary—Mrs. Harry D. Epting; Correspond ing Secretary—Mrs. T. M. Fell ers; Treasurer—Mrs. James D. Brown; First Historian—Mrs. F. Scott Elliott; Second Historian- Miss Grace Summer; Chap lain—Mrs. Virgil Long; Parlia mentarian—Mrs. F. Scott Elliott First Sergeant-at-Arms —Mrs. Elton Summer; Second Sergeant at Arms—Mrs. D. W. Vrieze- laar; and Executive Committee Women—Mrs. M. F. Bowler, Miss Sudie Dennis and Mrs. R. E. Hanna. Mrs. Sprouse took this oppor tunity to thank each of the members of the Auxiliary for the confidence they had placed in her to serve as their Presi dent and leader for the coining year and hopes that all will cooperate with her in making this a most successful year. It was reported to the Com munity Service Chairman that Mrs. W. Sloan Chapman had assisted with the Red Cross Bloodmobile program on its re cent visit to Newberry. Notes of appreciation from families of deceased members were read. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Roy Whitaker. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DRIVE (Continued from Page 1) staff and $72,000 for all friends of the College not included in a specific classification. Bill Canine, the College’s As sociate Director of Develop ment, is the general chairman of the Annual Fund. He reveal ed that the Founders ’56 Club (Newberry College was founded in 1856) inaugurated for donors of at least $5,600 to the Annual Fund already includes four members. Total contributions to the An nual Fund since July 1 total nearly $100,000.00. DORN TO BE HONORED (Continued from Page 1) reception and barbecue. Representative Dorn serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veteran’s affairs Committee and has authored or co-sponsored most of the modern day Vete ran’s Programs. A number of national leaders and staff members of the na tional veteran’s organizations plan to fly to Newberry to pay tribute to Congressman Dorn. NOTICE!!! TWO (2) DAYS ONLY Going-Out-Of-Business Sale All Merchandise To Be Sold At Vz Price September 22 & 23—Hours 9 a.m.-9p.m. HIGGINS DRY GOODS STORE Lower Main Street