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Prevent TB. STAMP OUT TUBERCULOSIS WITH CHRISTMAS SEALS Prevent Tt ChristaMS Scab ChristMS Seventy-sixth Year. The JOBTUI S. DECEMBER 14, 1945 The South Cartllnn Gxetle TMICABS MUST GET APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE At the regular meeting of City Council Monday night an ordinance was passed requiring the approval of the. City Police committee before a license be issued for any taxicab, automobile or hack to be operated for hire in the City of Aiken.

The ordina'nce further states that the' approval must be given ground 1 public convenience and necessity and the applicant has obtained a policy of insurance to be approved by said police committee, indemnifying 1 the public against liability 'personal injury or property damage which may incurred against the negligent operation of- such licensed vehicle. police committee is charged with the responsibility of carefully inspecting vehicle before license is given and with the duty of making periodic inspections to see that they are kept in a state of good repiar. Metal tags or windshield stickers provided by the city, must be prominently displayed at all times when the vehicle is in operation. Drivers will be required to obtain a driver's permit from the police committee. The police department shall designate taxicab, automobile and hack stands at which said licensed vehicles shall partt and from which they may solicit fares.

That the drivers or operators of any vehicles licensed be prohibited from Hauling both white and colored-passengers same time. For of making uniform price charges, two zones are established in which authorized fares are to be charged. The Aiken County Delegation has appointed a commission composed of A. II. Ward, Henry Busbee and Mrs.

Henry E. Holley, who will work with County Treasurer Thomas Williamson and the County Supervisor Fred Scott make plans for the erection, biiilding-to honor all war veterans of all wars, both white and colored. building as proposed by the delegation and for which au- was granted in ah act passed by the general assembly'of 3outh Carolina in its last session will cost approximately $150,000, Gets Promotion Robert W. Holliday of Patricia Apartments, Aiken; S. who has been serving in Africa, Italy, France, -Scotland, Ireland, England and Bremen, Germany, since March, 1945, with a unit of the Army Airways Communications System, has been promoted to the grade of his organization has announced.

Holliday, formerly employed with Aiken Electric Cooperative, is a communications specialist. His AACS unit has helped to provide the radio communications, navigation aids, and airfield controls necessary for the mass movement of aircraft ever Europe. Total Eclipse of Moon December 18 There will he a tolal eclipse of the moon beginning December IS at p. m. and ending at 12:02 a.

m. on December 19- It should be'visible here provided the night is clear, 'according to the local weatherman. The total eclipse begins at SMI ni. arui ends at I 0 p. m.

At that, lime; in its revolution about Ihej earth, Hie moon passes the earth's shallow. This total eclipse can only occur full moon, and only occurs long intervals. Tlic Inner evening- gown is back. Sulphur yellow in heavy gleaming salin is a winter favorite. Commission Named to Erect Memorial to Veterans of All Wars $30,000 of which was provided for in the above named act, as introduced by Senator Fred Brinkley.

The funds, beyond the $30,000, will have to be raised by private subscription. It is tentatively planned that the Health Department, the County Library, the Veterans Service office and probably some other departments of the county: be housed in the memo- 'rial building. The act provides further'that this building be completed by 1950. BATH CHILD IS KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENT Gerald SmitK, 6, Ran in Front of Automobile Gerald Smith, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Kendrick Smith, of Bath, was crushed to death about 5:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile driven'by Mrs. Dan Miller of Leesville, 3. according to Sheriff Price Fallaw. The accident happened on the highway in front -of a tourist camp The child was playing with other children and ran out on the highway in front of the' approaching car, the sheriff said. Mrs.

Miller was returning to her home at Leesville at the time of the accident. The sheriff said he did not learn the identity of her woman companion. Coroner Tom Tarver investigated the accident along with Deputy Sheriff C. L. Hartley and County Patrolman C.

M. Courtney. He said a inquest will he held at a date to be selected later. Funeral services wore conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 nt Bath Baptist Church, Rev. J.

E. Williams officiating. Interment followed in the Langley cemetery. Dr. Wilds Receives Of ficial Notice Of Son's Death Dr.

R. H. Wilds has received official notice from the War Department confirming death in combat 'duty of his son, Lieut. Pobert H. Wilds, Jr.

Lieut. Wilds was in the air corps and was reported missing in action some months ago. Dance Tonight Michael Zullo will sponsor a dance at the Municipal auditorium tonight when Jack and Leslie's orchestra will furnish the niUKIC. Mr. Zullo sponsored A number of dances here last season.

SHOPPING Mrs. Cumbee Honors Daughter's Birthday Mrs. Robert Cumbee entertained on December the first, honoring her little- daughter Judy, the occasion being her first hirlh'hiy. Following a number of games, thr children were invited into Iho dining room where they were served ice- cream and cuke. 'Die little girl received many lovely gifts.

Those present were Ted, Charles and Carrol Wayne DuBose, Geneva, Josephine and Mary Kllen Cumbee, Brenda Salchcr, Lona May Fnlmer, Robert, Betty Jo and Edward Greene, Grady nil from Ridge S.pring and Betty Jcnn Hcndrix of Johnston, Leonard Lott, George Ergles of Monelta, Jaycc McCarty of Wagcner. Chairman Optimistic Over TB Seal Sale J. W. Ashhurst, chairman of the bond committee, is optimistic regarding the outcome of tuberculosis Christmas Seal bonds. In commenting on the returns from bond letters, Mr.

Axhhurst said, "In every, mail there are letters containing- checks for the Christmas Seal- Sale fund. To date, our committee has reported $280.00. The members the tuberculosis Christmas Seal bond committee are C. M. Etherredge, Julian B.

Salley, and J. W. Ash- burst, chairman. Above is pictured Frank Grohmann McCoy, son of Frank B. McCoy of this city, of Mr.

and Mrs. B. mann, who is the radar engineer at the Charleston Navy Yards where he has been since 1941. He is shown here checking communications equipment in the chart house aboard the USS Rodman. Mr.

McCoy graduated from the Aiken Institute in 1929 and from Clemson College in 1933. In 1936 he married Miss Mildred Howard and they have two children, Harriett Ann McCoy and Howard Grohmann McCoy. Mr. McCoy is a registered electrical engineer and was with the S. C.

Power Company from 1936 to JiMl. Aiken Invites Baseball Club to Train Here Mayor Holbrook Wyman and Frank Henderson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, have extended invitations to the Binghamton, New York, Baseball club to train in this winter. Troy Agnew, owner of the Augusta Baseball Club, has discussed this matter with the officials 'of the Binghamton club and they 'expressed a definite interest in 'coming to Aiken to train this 'winter. Returns From National Club Congress Ann Jeffcoat of Salley, and Barbara Nuite, Aiken, returned Saturday from the NatiohaP'1-H Club Congress in Chicago. These two girls were especially honored to attend the National meeting, with ail expenses' paid.

Only 12 girls from South Carolina were privileged tu be delegates tn I his congress of rural boys and girls from 48 stales, Canada, China and the American While in Chicago this group (if IIHIII farm Imys'and girls were en- tcrtninc-d by Montgomery-Ward, Seals anil llnehuek. International Harvester, Swift ami Company, Spool C.iUini Compa.uy, Thomas Wilson and many oilier leading companies in the rural vouth of America. Eight Men Called To Armed Forces The following white men have been selected for induction into the Armed Forces, and will report to the Federal Courthouse, Aiken, S. at a. on Tuesday, December IS, and will be transported to an Induction Station: Byron Bodie, 1, Box 09, Wagoner; O'Xeil Qunttlebaum, RFD No.

.1, Aiken; Wilson Woodrow Moscley, 'J 1 fi Williamsburg Aiken; Lcymon Sanders, S20 PcndleKm Aiken; John Mclvin RFD 1, Wagoner; Carl Kdnviril Bodie, 1317 York Aixen; Harold Edward Dorrieu, Colleton Aikcn; David William Jay, KFD -2, Johnston. Aiken County Red Cross Chapter To Be Cited For Work Dr. Wallace McNair Is With Dr. L. D.

Boohe Dr. was recently given an honorable discharge from the army where he for three years, has returned and is 'now associated Dr. L. D. Boonc'in practice of medicine.

Capt. McXair served overseas for 20 months. Dr. McN'air is a graduate of the Charleston Medical College and before going servicd was house physician at the Aiken ounty McNair is married and has two children. Mrs.

McNair is the former Miss Rosa Prothro. Workers To Meet At Redds Branch The next meeting of the Sunday School. Workers Conference of the Aiken Association will meet at Redds Branch Baptist Church, Sunday. December at p. m.

It is hoped that each Baptist Church in the Association send representatives. Important matters concerning the New Year's work will be discussed. Am ring the speakers will be Mr. B. B.

Jernigan of Columbia. He is in charge of associational activities of the State Sunday School Department, being one of Mr. Jernigan lias assistants. Mr. some important Funeral Held For Clarence Temple Winthrop Daughters Monday.

The Winthrop Chapter will meet, with Mrs. P. G. Barnett, Monday, -December 17, at o'clock. All are urged to be present for the Christmas program.

Name Address I will be available to work for the Khirl Plant. However signing this blank does not obligate me. Claren-e Ti-mpli-. I. the Colii'nl'ia hospital afternoon ai n'elock being in ill health for s.nne wore held from Calvary Lutheran church at 11 t.TO Wednesday with I he Rev.

C. K. Counts officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.

Mattie M. Temple, his father and slop-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Temple of Ridge Spring; daughter, Minnie Lee Temple; one son, Homer Temple, V. S.

Army; one sister. Mrs, Florence of Vaiicluse; Iwo brothers, Grady Temple of RI. matters to bring before the Sunday schools of each iissocialinn. There will also be addresses from pastors in the association. This meeting bids fair to be one of Mho besl.

Rev. J. T. McGraw, who i- superintendent. all pa-fors local su- pcrinicndenls to send large dele- Inn-.

1'laus fur twn Inises to be chartered and iii-ing- from Valley. BUSHER IS CHOSEN AS HORSE OF YEAR NEW B. Mayer's Busher, a fleet daughter of War Admiral who in two years nf racing became the seventh leading money winner in turf history, ha's been named "horse of-the year" in a poll conducted by the Turf and Sports Digest. A $50,000 "bargain buy" from Col. E.

R. Bradley on fhc basis of her earnings of 5334,035, Rusher was an overwhelming hoico for the ho.nor as she became the second consecutive filly In the title. Twilight) Tear, the 1011 winner, was thpj first filly ever chosen. With 1-10 sports and turf Bushcr fook votes for annual honors. Calumet' Farm'? Armed received fnur; Mrs.

Elbe! Jacob's" Stymie and Fred TTooper's TToop. each three; Maine Chance Farm's Bcaugay, two: ami C.roenlree Stable's Devil Diver. Belair Stud's Apache and Fred Wysc's Air Rate, each nne. Maine Chance Farm, owned by Mrs. Elizabeth f'Arden) Lewis, took a gnod share of the honors by placing leaders in two divisions.

Divisional leaders were: Two year old Chance Farm's Boaugay. Two-year-old roils and sroldino's Chance Farm's Star Pilot. Foui'-year-riMs and up-7- The Aiken County Chapter, American Red Cross, will be saluted Wednesday, December 19, 1045, at 1:00 p. m. in the fourth of series of Red Cross programs-, at home and The broadcast will come from station WIS at Columbia, South Carolina.

This honor will be rendered to the Aiken County Chapter in recognition of its outstanding work in Production. The salute to "the Aiken County Chapter will come at the end of an interview on Cross worx of relief to civilians in war-shattered countries. Four other chapters also will be cited. In referring to the forthcoming broadcast, Mrs. R.

H. Wilds pointed out the greater opportunities for Red Cross service to civilians overseas now that peace has conic. "We must remember," i she said, "that 'Red Cross is not a war organization, in spite of its many war services. Whatever the course the world's history, this organization always tries to relieve all kinds of distress, poverty and hunger, disease and disaster. ''While the war went on, Red Cross relief to civilian popula-.

tioiiK overseas went out from 'chapters like this one, as fast.as the ships and planes could carry it. Many civilians in stricken countries of Europe were given the nourishment they needed by Red Cross. Clothing distributed where it could lie distributed. Children got toys and education materials from the American Red Cross. "Xow that the war is over, the sea and air ways are open once more.

Many men and women who were prisoners in countries conquered by the enemy are now hungry and shel- terless. Unless they can earn their own way, they will need Red Cross aid as never before. "As the needs created by war grow less, the call of its victims sounds more urgently. The American Rod Cross will respond to that, call with workers and supplier." Mis. R.

urged everybody to listen tn the broadcast Wednesday afternoon for interesting details of the. civilian re- i lief program overseas. Sho said tlu- workers in tlic Aiken County Chapter were 7iroud to have earned Ibis Hod sahiU'. and will radios tuned in. in (lay Auxiliary Meet (lirls Auxiliary nf Iho Wng- enor Baptist church ni''t i afternoon, December 7 it) observance of the Season of Prayer for Foreign Missions.

The "Our World Christ mas Tree" was led Miss Spradley, President pro Temple, and one Ridge grnnd- of Aiken; T.amar Spring, Ri. 1, child. Mr. Temple wns a member Sbiloh Baptist: church. Ho bis home in Columbia 'where was employed Cab Company.

tern. Others on program were O. R. Co for. Miss Cassia Johnson, Miss Knthryn Spradloy.

Miss Mary Francos Hrown, Miss MiMrc'd Garvin, Miss Luis Giinler. i Mr: Miss N'ell Warner and Miss Camillp Corliell. Special music was given by Kalhry'ri Sprndley. and Miss Camillo Corbett with Miss Lois Gun I or, accompanist. by the Carolina After a short business refreshments were served.

SCHOOLS TO CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS will -J a.vii rcnpcii fi Coicor will and reopen on rioaj-waier i IV'Oemln-r January 7. 11,:,.,, 7. December Above is pictured Wilbur Hampton I.olf son nf -Mi-, and L. R. of Windsor, who was inducted i-itu i'ne army Keh- rnary 2, After Crimp Croft.

he was 'soni. 1.1 FOI-I Or.lc. rind from ihi-re he ua- Ivnnsfon-od to Manila and in II iih lite M. I'. Mil! 'pen on January Augusta win IS ami on ami N'orth Decemht unry 2.

will elnso nn Der-om- 21 and reopen January 2 or Kllonlon will on Docern- 21 arid reopen Jjinnaiy 2. Preparalory School "doses Doeomlior is reopom 1(1. Pi. High SYhooI closes is Tn 'V- lower ,1,,. Scllno I on.