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V 4 I THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, March 17,1966 19TH IN SERIES Know The PC Faculty Fire Destroys Laurens Plant DR. L B. POPE Dr Ixmis B Pope has served as director of the Presbyterian College Guidance Center since September, 1957 In addition to these duties.’tie is a member of the PC faculty and as associate professor of education he teaches certain courses in that de partment As director of the Guidance Cen ter. which is under joint sponsor ship ot the college and the Synod of South Carolina. Dr Pope’s primary responsibility is the testing and counseling of Presbyterian high school young people of the state. He also works closely with numbers of PC students who avail themselves of this service. Now in his third year at Presby terian College, Dr. Pope already has established the effectiveness of his program in the minds of the churches, their young people and the college students. The demand for his service is such that he main tains an appointment schedule far in advance of the current date, and he appears often to speak before various types of organizations. Last fall, he was elected vice-chairman of the guidance section of the Pres byterian Education Association of the South A native of Winston-Salem, N. C., he received his BA degree from Hi{3i Point College in 1948. his MA from the University of North Caro lina in 1949 The University also granted him a PhD degree two years ago. Earlier in his career, Pope had several years experience as a high school counselor, and taught social studies at the Clem mons (NO) and Kemersville (NC) high schools Laurens—A disastrous early mor ning fire last Wednesday swept through the main building of the Villa Mobel Homes Manufacturing Corporation’s plant on the bypass just east of the Laurens city limits. Fire Chief Carl Dial said the building and its contents were “a total loss." The damage is expected to run into the thousands of dollars The plant, which was recently established in Laurens, manufac tures trailer home units ami em ploys well over 100 persons Sub-freezmg temperatures plag- 1 ued Lturens firemen as they fought the stubborn blaze for nearly eight hours. Only the blackened shell of the steel-and-metal building remains. Four other smaller buildings belong ing to the company on the same afe were not damaged Chief Dial said a Winn-Dixie truck driver discovered the fire at 2:52 a. m Yancey Poole, of Laurens, owner of the building, who leased it to Villa Mobile Homes, said he plans to rebuild the structure. Atlanta Student Heads Cotlege SC A A new slate of officers, headed by Bob Smith, of Atlanta, has been eledted to direct the affairs of the Presbyterian College Student Chris tian Association for the coming year. Smith, a rising senior who plans to become a minister, was named president of the SCA in a recent campus-wide, run-off election. He succeeds Dick Wood, of Greer, in this position. The PC students also named Dick Faulkner, a rising senior from Hen derson, N. C., to the vice presiden cy. The new SCA secretary is Frank Sells, rising junior from Johnson City, Tenn.; and the treasurer is Jim Lowry, a rising junior from Great Falk. Smith, the new president, also serves as business manager of The Blue Stocking, the student news paper. and is vice president of Westminster Fellowship. The Student Christian Association is one of the most active organiza tions on the Presbyterian College campus It assumes responsibility for student religious activities and sponsors the annual Religious Em phasis Week. In addition, the SCA assists with freshman orientation, the intramural sports program and other endeavors. King Dixon, Sr., In State Senate Race Does your watch run asr? h may only need"re-adjoitin®. Why not come in and receive oar free inspection service? ELGIN WATCH OWNERS: We use only genuine Elgin factory parts when servicing Elgin watches. HAMILTON’S Blue Nile Diamonds Hilkreet Watches KING DIXON. SR. e King Dixon, Sr., Laurens business man. qualified as a candidate for the Democratic June primary and will seek the State Senate seat. In announcing his candidacy, Dix on said one of his main goals, if elected, would be to bring new in dustry to Laurens County “as well as remembering at all times to pro tect present industry located in this county.” 1 “In 1956, I introduced and suc- cessfuly had passed a Laurens-Clin- ton water district legislative act which I intend to put into force if elected.” Dixon said. fle also said he was the original legislator to introduce a 20 per cent pay increase for teachers when he served in the house in 1955-56. Another major goal “I would seek if elected." Dixon said, "will be the completion of blacktopping of the remaining dirt roads in Laurens County.” Dixon said he was active in the passage of the first legislation to curb “loan^sharks” and if elected would continue “to push further legislation to curb this vicious rac ket.” . “I will attempt to have Laurens County take advantage of Federal aid funds under the Hill-Burton Act to provide nursing care facilities for persons over the age of 65,” he added. He referred to a special por tion of the Hill-Burton Act that makes funds available for the erec tion of nursing homes for persons over 65. He added he would continue sup port for mental health and farmers. “I will introduce legislation and support a loan fund to enable every worthy and needy high school senior to receive a college education.” Dixon added. Another key part of the platform Dixon listed was the calling for “tax equalization.” PC Student To Attend Oak Ridge Program This Summer A Presbyterian College junior has been chosen for the summer student trainee program at Oak Ridge In stitute of Nuclear Studies, Dr. Nolon Carter, chairman of die PC chemis try department, has announced. The student k Maurice Schwartz of Laurinburg, N. C. He will be as signed to the chemistry division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, w here be will be associated with a research project under the direction of a laboratory scientist for ten weeks this summer Schwartz, a dean's list student at Presbyterian, is majoring in chem istry He ako serves as a labora tory assistant und^r Dr Carter in analyucai chemistry. Mrs. W. €. Rogers Dies Near Whitmire Mrs. Eunice Folsom Rogers, 78, wife of the late William Everett Rogers, died Friday night at the ; home of her son, W. Earle Rogers, near Whitmire, after several years of declining health. • She was a native of Kershaw i County, but had made her ^time in Laurens County for a nurhber of years She was a daughter'of the late Zimmerman T. and lizzie Parrott Folsom She was a mem ber of the Revival Center at Joan na. Surviving are three sons, W. Earle Rogers of near Whitmire: John Z. Rogers of Joanna. Eston C Rogers of Manning; Mrs Madie Boyce of ^ Clinton; and Mrs Maggie Alexan der of Timmonsville; 33 grandchil dren and 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin S. Folsom of Darlington; and Bennie S. Folsom of Asheboro, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Oliver Yarborough of Darling ton; and Mrs. May Thomas of HartsviUe. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 11:00 a. m. at the Re vival Center by the Rev. James W. Cason and the Rev. B. R. Nichols. Burial was in Newman Swamp cemetery near Lamar in Darting- ton County at 3:00 p. m., Monday. Diplomat, General j To Feature College Program Next Week Two outstanding speakers will give Presbyterian College students a Latin American slant when they participate in the college’s annual International Relations program next week. These speakers are; James H. Webb, Jr., inter-American affairs expert, writer, teacher and diplo mat; and Maj. Gen. Christian H. Clarke. Jr. commanding general ' at Fort Jackson. Webb, who served for 12 years in Central and South America as Pub lic Affairs and Cultural Affairs Of- ' ficer for the State Department and j U. S Information Agency, will speak Monday morning on "Two Centuries of Inter -American Thought.'’ Gen. Clarice k to follow on Wed nesday morning with a discussion l of Central America. It is based on his service in the diplomatic mili tary position of attache with the ; U. S. Embassy in Mexico prior to his assignment as head of Fort Jack- son some 18 months ago. The program on both days will be I held in Neville Auditorium, begin ning at 10 a. m. Before joining the foreign service in 1943. Webb was on the staff of The New York Times. He has writ ten for "Americas,” the official pub lication of the Organization of American States, and his articles have also appeared in the “Bulle tin" of the Pan-American Union. He has lectured extensively in this country, and abroad, and presently is assigned to the U. S. Information Agency in Washington. Gen Clarke’s background in cludes service as assistant division commander of the 4th Infantry Di vision before going to Mexico. A 1930 graduate of the U. S. Military Academy, he subsequently was graduated from the National War College, Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College and Strategic Intelligence School, and he received numerous decorations for his service in World ! War II. Dr. C J. 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He is re membered for his campaign stress ing the need for and the benefits of industrial progress. Dr. Hart, a native of this area, held his first job at the Joanna plant of Joanna many years ago. Prior to entering the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, he was production and planning manager of a large textile plant in Greenville. Dr. Hart is married to the former Inez Stoner, who spent part of her childhood in the Hickory Tavern section of the county. They have two children, Mrs. Joyce Mann of Columbia, and Mrs. Judy Jones of Clemson. Dr. Hart is an active member and past president of the Laurens Lions Club. As chairman of the Commu nity Betterment-Committee, he and his fellow Lions led the way for the drive for new industry four years ago. While president, the club spon sored the Industrial Appreciation Night two years ago. at which time several distinguished citizens of the state and this county were honored for their outstanding efforts to lo cate new industries in Laurens County. A member of the First Methodist Church. Dr. Hart has served as a Sunday School teacher and as a Lay speaker He is also a giember of the Board of Stewards. He is an active member and a past president of the S. C. Chiro- j praetors Association, .and served this organization as secretary four years. ''At ^present he is vice presi-1 dent of the S. C. Board of Chiro practic Examiners. Ho is a past master of the Blue Lodge and a member of Palmetto No. 19. Dr. Hart is a Shriner, a member and ail -officer of Rising Sun Chapter of the Royal Arch Ma sons, a member and officer of Laur ens Commandery and a member of Adah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dr. Hart says his office hours will remain the same and if elected will have a Palmer graduate assistant to help while the legklature is in session. Dr. Hart stated that he will co operate with the trustees of both school districts to improve salaries and facilities for better education. He also promised to cooperate with the trustees of both hospitals for the betterment of facilities and equip ment to care for the sick. He also stressed the need for continued pro gressive development of our agri cultural economy geared to an ever expanding industrial growth. He said he would support all measures intended to help Whitten Village, an institution which cares for those unable to care for themselves. Lawson Cattle Sale Lawson Brothers annual Hereford cattle sale will held Wednesday. March 23, at the farm six miles South of Clinton in the Hopewell sec tion. The sale was postponed from last week because of snow and ice, mak ing travel dangerous. G. L. Templeton liberty — Funeral services for George Lafayette Templeton, 66, who died Sunday morning, were conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at the Gantt Funeral Home by the Rev. Harry Lee Thomas, the Rev. Wayne Davis and Dr. Charles F. Sims. Burial was in West View cemetery, Liberty. Mr. Templeton was a native of Clinton ,the son of the late William Rhett Templeton and Mrs. Valeria Prather Templeton. He lived at Liberty for 17 years before moving to Washington. D. C., in 1935. He was an employee of the federal government until hk re tirement two years ago, when he re turned to Liberty. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. An nie Bell Brown Templeton; two brothers, Joe Clark Templeton of Smyr&a, Ga.; and Hubert L. Tem- t pie ton of North Augusta; a skter, Mrs. Fannie Lou Farmer of ~ tons Beach, Fla. OFFICE SUPPLIES CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. PHONE 74 OptommbUlt Office Hours 9-5:30 200 South Broad St. PHONE 658 DR. FRED E. 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