The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-04-07
G. OF c. ANNUAL MEETING
DRAWS INTERESTED CROWD

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berry chamber of commerce was held
in the court house on last Tuesday
night and was attended by a large
number of the members, and the in
terest manifested by those present
indicate the fact that the organization
is going to accomplish many good
things for Newberry city and county
during the coming year.
i The main feature of the meeting
was report of the accomplishments
and activities of the organization dur
ing the past year. The report clear
ly showed that the organization has
been doing a fine work for the up
building of our community. Every
one knows that the body has had a
very trying period to go through with,
but despite this fact, its members
have worked together in most salts
factory manner and with an able
board of directors and secretary
who has put his whole heart and soul
in the work, every member feels sat-
isfed with the results.
Financial Condition
A detailed financial report on the
organization was given. This report
showed that the organization went
through the year in a splendid shape,
however there are number of men,
bers who have not paid up their dues
for the year ending April 1st of this
year. If all these dues were paid the
organization would be in fine shape.
The organization has not pushed"
any member for payment of dues, re-
alizing the fact that some of them
have been hard pressed during the
financial depression, however, it is
hoped that the members will realize
that the organization must have funds
to carry on the work which they are
undertaking and pay up just as soon
as possible.
New Board of Directors
Announcement was made of the
new directors elected. Out of the
highest twelve receiving votes for
nominations, the following persons
were elected to the board: T. K.
Johnstone, Mrs. Ola C. Floyd, j. Y.
McFall, w. B. Wallace, L. G. Esk-
ridge and Mrs. Clara L. Wright. With
these newly elected directors, the fol-
lowing is list of the other members
who were elected for a two year term
at the time of organization: Prof. S.
J. Derrick, Z.-F. Wright, DR.. Geo. B.
Cromer, Rev. E. V. Babb, Jas. w.
Johnson and Thos. w. Keitt.
Open Discussion
At this point the meeting was
thrown open for discussion and sug-
gest;ons from members. During this
time talks were made by 2. F. Wright,
Rev. J. w. Carson and Eugene S.
/ Blease and others. All of those max
ing talks were very enthusiastic and
were loud in their words of praise
for the work being cone by the cham
Der Of commerce and pledged them
selves to give more cooperation to the
organization during the coming year.
Directors to Meet
The new board of directors will
hold their first meeting on next Tues
day afternoon in the office Of the
chamber at 4 o'clock. This will be a
very important meeting as officers for
the ensuing year will be elected. The
matter of electing a secretary will
also be feature of the meeting, and
every member of the board will be
expecting to be present. Mr.. Jas. w.
johnson has served as president of
the board during the past several
months, and has made a good presi-
dent, but owing to the pressure OF
business will not be able to serve
longer. With the six newly elected
directors there will be new material
to draw from.
Let's AL Cooper1.e
In order that the organization may
be able to accomplish the things we
would have them do, let every men,
Der and every citizen give them our
undivided cooperation during the
coming year. Cooperation means
more than simply paying membership
dues-it means that we must give our
time, advice and suggestions. 1t
means that when we are appointed
on committee we will work with
the other members of the committee
to bring about the desired results,
and it means that we should not crit
icise the organization unless we have