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■ 11 1 5 r> ' it House Burns Sunday City firemen answered a call to this house in the Gideon Hill section Sunday morning at 11:16 and had the fire put out in a few minutes. Considerable dam age was done to the house and contents. The home is owned and occupied by Mrs. Mary Williams, who was away atending church services at the time of the fire. —Photo by Quinton. DepL of Performing Arts Being Added at College A department of performing arts is being added to the Pres byterian College curriculum to offer comprehensive study in art, drama and music, Dean Joseph M. Gettys announced today. He said drama and music will start in the fall of 1MB; art, in 1966. They are conceived as a single large program, within the liberal arts framework, encom passing these three major fields of interest. Dr. Gettys pointed out the of ferings of the new department will include formal courses in theory and technique as well as private lessons given individual ly. He already is engaged in lin ing up well-trained instructors of established competence within each field. The department of performing arts represents an expansion of the college’s present courses in fine arts. It will also incorporate within its total program the pre vious work of the robed choir, the band and public speaking. The program is designed to bring an increased appreciation of our cultural heritage, while helping to develop in students their cre ative and interpretive gifts of self-expression. Courses in speech will be as sociated with drama. As the art program develops, it will touch upon some areas of architecture, and later commercial art and fashion design. The department curriculum will Include 11 cours es in art, seven in drama, tour in speech and eight in music—in addition to provisions for private music lesons and work in applied art and drama. Belk Auditorium will serve as home for the new department of performing arts at Presbyterian College. This versatile $500,000 structure combines a 1,200 ca pacity auditorium of unusual acoustical quality with a three- story fine arts section composed of studio rooms, sound-proof practice areas, dressing rooms and other facilities required by the program. The auditorium has drawn the high praise of performing artists ranging from the Atlanta Sym phony Orchestra to the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Riles Or Tuesday For R. B. Simmons Benjamin R. Simmons, 90, died early Monday morning at Bailey Memorial Hospital after a brief Christmos Music At Calvary Church Christmas music will be pre sented by the youth choirs of Calvary Baptist Church during the morning worship service at 11:00 a. m., Sunday, Dec. 20. On Sunday evening at 7:90 Calvary Baptist Church wilt present the Christmas cantata, “Sing Noel,” by Jeanne Shaf fer. Soloists will be Earl Mar tin, Dorsey Turner, Miss Bar bara Brazil, Marie King, and Vernon Trammell. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Eva Land. Organist will be Miss Mary Ellen Lee, and pian ist will be Miss Emily Tram mell. Fraternity Has Christmas Party For Thotnwell Tots On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Presbyterian College and their guests for the Christmas dances entertained with a Christmas party for the children at the Baby Cottage at Thorn well. During the afternoon gifts of toys were distributed and the children enjoyed opening and playing with the Christmas toys. Contract Let ForWorkAt Post Office Work on air conditioning, light ing and other repairs at the CUiv> ton post office will get undurway shortly, Postmaster W. D. Adair stated yesterday. Contract for the work has been let by the General Services Ad ministration, a department of the U. S. government, in Atlanta. The contract was awarded to Traverse S. Foster Construction Company erf Greenville, on a hid of $44,336. The work is expected to be completed in 150 calendar days. Lutheran Church May Relocate A called meeting of St. John’s Lutheran Church will be held immediately following the ser vice next Sunday morning to consider a recommendation from the Council that a new church site he purchased. Upon favorable action on the part of the congregation the property will be bought imme diately and initial steps toward relocation will be taken at an early date. The recommenda tion has the unanimous support of the Council and the site has been fully and enthusiastically approved by synodical and LCA officials. Daniluk Mamed Pack 21 Cubmaster John P. Daniluk, administra tive assistant at Presbyterian College, is the new cubmaster of Clinton Cub Scout Pack 21. He has taken over the duties succeeding Morris Seymour and called an organizational of the pack for January 26. He invites all boys between the ages of 8 and 16 1-2 who are interested in joining the pack to attend this meeting scheduled for 7:30 p. m. at the American Legion Hut. Daniluk is experienced and well-trained in cub scout work. While serving with the PC mili tary department several years ago, he was assistant cubmaster of Pack 21 (1959-61) and then became cubmaster for the 1961- 62 school year. He returned this fall to join the PC staff after retiring with 20 years of Army service behind him. The Clinton Chronicle VoL 65 — No. 51 Clinton. S. C, Thursday. December 17. 1964 Lutheran Councilman Installed On Sunday At the service last Sunday morning in St. John’s Lutheran Church Harry E. Bedenbaugh, Robert I. Boland and D. W. Dominick were installed as members of the Council. They were elected recently by the con gregation for a term of three years, beginning January 1st. They succeed Herman L. Shealy, Wyman M. Shealy and H. C. So ber who, according to the pro visions of the constitution, wore not eligible to succeed them selves. At the regular December meeting of the Council held last Sunday evening a vote of appre ciation for the service of the three outgoing members and of welcome to the new members was taken. Telephone Co. Observes 85th Tear of Service A native of Camden, he lived in Montrose, Ga., many years bafore be moved here 10 years ago to live with his daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Speake, at 104 W. Walnut St. He was a son of the late William H. and Caroline Davis Simmons. He was a mem ber of Montrose Baptist Church. Surviving are torn: daughters, Mrs. Lois Thomas, Mrs. Christine Maxwell and Mrs. Mary Helen Adams of Macon, Ga. and Mrs. Speake; two sons, James B. Simmons of Jacksonville, Fla; and W. L. Simmons of Douglas, Ala.; two brothers, Melvin Sim mons of Coffee County, Ga.; and Frank Simmons of Douglas, Ga.; several grandchildren and great, grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted Tuesday at 3 p. m. at Montrose Baptist Church In Montrose, Ga. Burial was in Montrose Cemetery. Red Cross Makes < Appeal For Help Mrs. Irby Hto9> field repre sentative far the American Red Cross, appeals tor help for a family of seven whose home destroyed Up fired “This month we celebrate our 85th anniversary." says Clinton Southern Bell Manager D. H. Martin, “We were incorporated under the laws of New York State on December 20,1879, only about three years after the in vention of tbs telephone. “Growth until about 35 years ago was slow compared to what it has been since then,” Martin continued. In November 1929 Southern Bell installed its one millionth telephone in Atlanta. “At mid-year 1964, the company had 8,415,000 telephone in ser vice.” Southern Bell and indepn- dent companies together now serve approximately 11 million telephones. In 1960, wage payments to em ployees in South Carolina amounted to $8,696,000; and 1963 wages were up to $22,318,000. In South Carolina, the telephone company paid $229,000 in taxes for 1929; in 1963, a total of $16,- 836,000 was paid out in taxes. “In other words, we pay $4.43 per main telephone per month in taxes,” Martin added that this does not include the 10 per cent Federal Excise tax now placed on local and long distance rates. “For the first 50 years of Southern Bell’s operation, equip ment was crude compared to what we have today,” comment ed Martin. “Some of the older citizens can remember when you went down to the telephone office to place a long distance call, and they can remember turning that crank and saying ‘Hello, Central’ to place a local call.” Times have indeed changed. Introduction of dial service had been one of the greatest stimu lants to growth. Columbia be came the first city in Southern Bell to convert to 100 per cent dial in 1822. Southern Bell’s last “Hello, Central" exchange in South Carolina, Marion, goes dial on December 20. As it goes, to morrow’s telephone, Touch-Tone, comes to the state for the first time. “Instead of a rotary dial, it features push-buttons,” says Martin. "We are pleased with the pro gress we’ve made in our 86 years,” Martin continued, “and even more with the advances we’ve made in equipment and service since World War II. But there is much to be done yet. For example, only 66 per cent of the families in our South Carolina area have telephones. “We are constantly striving to make rural service better, and plan to eventually eliminate the necessity for eight-party lines In rural areas, reducing them to four-party.’' Martin added that urban four-party lines also will b? eliminated in the future. Bank of Clinton Pays Dividends At Rate of 10% The hoard of directors of the Bank of Clinton announce the payment of the 16th consecutive annual dividend to stockholders of record December 1. The payment was at the estab lished rate of 6% and an extra payment of 4%. Checks were mailed to stock holders on Tuesday. Shares outstanding total 10,000 with a par value of $10. In addition to the $100,000 capi tal, the bank’s last statement lists $100,000 in the surplus ac count, $82,364.09 undivided pro fits, and reserves of $50,000. The board of directors of the corporation includes the follow ing local business men: R. P. Hamer, T. E. Addison, T. H. Copeland, Harry Y. McSween, Leaman D. Jones, J. C. Thomas and J. Leland Young. The officers are: Hamer, pres ident; Addison, vice-president; McSween, cashier; Jones, assist ant cashier. Cecil E. White is attorney for the corporation. Christmas At St. John's Chaitk Two special services will be held In the 8t. John’s Luthsran Ghmich during Chiitolutfh. season, bn Sunday evening, De cember 20, the Sunday School will present a program by the children, beginning at 7:00. On Christmas Eve, beginning at 8:30, the traditional Candle, light service will be held. As usual, this will consist largely in the singing of Christmas Carols and in the symbolic light ing of the candles. In former years this has proved a popular worship service. To both of the above, and in deed to all services, the pastor and people of St. John’s extend a most cordial invitation. Broad Streat Christmas Program Sunday Night The children’s division of Broad Street Methodist Church will have its annual GhHytmM program at 7 o’clock night, December 30, in the tuary. Following the the young people will be tained with a party in Hodges Hall. TB Seal Sales Now! Total $13,362.19 ! Mrs. Joe H. Seal of chairman of a group teers who opened Christinas returns on Thursday, announced that $4,166.75 was received. This now brings the total up to $13,- 363.19 which is ahead of the re ceipts at this time last year of $13,200.88. The state’s income from last year’s campaign has exceeded all previous totals. The Laurons- Greenwood Association hopes to set a record by surpassing the total of last year of $19,652.66. Volunteers working with Mrs. Seal at the Greenwood School District Office were William S. Brunson, W. C. Holroyd, Mrs. Irby Horne, J. W. Hughey, Mrs. S. L. Leaman, W. C. Sproles, and Mrs. S. A. Tinkler. Fox Attacks School Children Area Residents Win $1,000 In ’ Merchants Event Four Clinton-Joanna area resi dents were winners of a total of $1,000 Saturday afternoon at a drawing sponsored by merchants of Clinton who participated in a “Loyalty Days” trade festival which began early in October. Mrs. Sarah O’Shields of Joanna won $500; Mrs. Claude Madden of Route 1, $250; Mrs. L. L. Cope land, Jr., Musgrove St., $150; and Mrs. Gertrude Brazil! of Sloan St.. $100. The drawing was the final one in the weekly series, and was postponed from the previous week because of rain. Weekly drawings had been held for four $26 cash prizes. Some weeks ticket holders were not present when the four numbers were called. These were added to the next week’s draw ing, and as the process continu ed, accumulations from previous weeks totaled 13 at the final drawing for the $25 prizes. At that time, calling of numbers continued until winners were se cured for all 13 prizes. A total of $2,500 was given away during the event. J Power To Be Off Sunday Due to necessary maintenance work on the electrical power dis tribution system the power in the Clinton Mill community will be off for approximately one hour Sunday, December 20, be ginning at 1:00 p. m. Christmas Scene Be Repeated The Senior High Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church will again this year present a live Christmas cene on the lawn in front of the church. The scene will be arranged three nights during Christmas week, Dec. 21, 22, and 23, be tween 7 and 9. m Winners of 51,000 In Sales Promotion Here are the winners of a total of $1,000 offered as prizes in the recent “Loyalty Days" trade festival conducted by Clinton merchants. The final draw ing for prizes was held Saturday after noon on the city parking lot on S. Broad St. Left to right, Mrs. Sarah O’Shields, of Joanna, who won $500; Mrs. Claude Madden, Route 1, $260; Mrs. L. L. Cope land, Jr., Musgrove St., $150; and Mrs. Gertrude Brazill, Sloan St., $100.—Pho to by Yarborough. Duke Endowment Gifts Total $687,409 in County County Teachers Meet For Yule Entertainment The annual Laurens County Education Association banquet was held last Thursday night in the dining hall of Presbyterian College. Christmas decorations were used throughout the room and from the ceiling were suspended bird cages decorated with red roses and greenery. - —- . R. E. Martin, president, pre sided, and Introduced the Barber Shop Quartet of Laurens, who presented the evening’s program. Laurens County institutions have received a total of $687,- 409 from the Duke Endowment in the 40 years of its existence. Observing its 40th anniversary this month, the foundation was established on Dec. 11, 1924, by James Buchanan Duke as an in strument of philanthropy for citi zens of North and South Caro lina. It provides aid for col leges, hospitals and child care institutions. Over the 40 years, Thomwell Orphanage of this city has re. ceived a total of $535,483. Bailey Memorial Hospital has received $54,616 during the short period of its existence, of which State Study Committee Visits Whitten Village urcenwooa, p of vdkn- Istmjtt Seal In the Uae of cMMnf the wears ataa $1 and the 14. The children include boys ages 8, 8. 8. •ad 8, om girl, net 10. All the would or to to in fine Mrs. Cars Damaged In Collision These two automobiles collided Saturday night ,about T:15 at the intenection of W. Main St and N. Bell St One was driven by Monty Fletcher of Rt. 2, Laurens, and Idle ocher by Caroline Cato, of Lydia, with two young children in her car. Linda Wright of Lau rens, was a peieenger in the Fletcher car. No serious injuries were reported. The Cato car was traveling east on W. Main St and the Fletcher car entered W. Main St from N. Bell St Fletcher was charged with failing to yield right-of-way as he entered W. Main, City offieens George Corley (left) and Cheeley Richards (right) inveetignted.—Photo by Quinton. Several ceaOy attacked by a gray fax while they Rev. C. E. Russell Named Moderator Reedy River Assn. Rev. C. E. Russell, pastor of Hurricane Baptist Church near Clinton, has been named moder ator of the Reedy River Baptist Association. He succeeds Rev. Earl Wilson, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Whitmire, who recent ly accepted a pastorate in Rock Hill. Rev. Russell was named to the post by the executive committee of the Reedy River Association. In similar action, Melton Wall, a layman of Newberry First Bap tist Church, was elected to serve as vice-moderator. Rev. Charles Lucado, pastor of Hunt Memorial Baptist Church, Newberry, is associa- tional clerk, and served as secre tary pro-tem of the committee meeting. Rev. Ralph E. Rhyme is chair man of the executive committee. Erskine Alumni In Area Contribute 100% To Campaign One hundred per cent of the alumni in the Clinton-Laurens chapter of the Erskine College Alumni Association have already made contributions to the 1964* 65 Living Endowment campaign, earning $400 in challenge gifts for the campaign from an anonymous donor. Under the chairmanship of Mrs. S. C. Gambrell of Owtngs, the Clinton-Laurens chapter is one of five Erskine alumni chap ters to have had every member contribute to the annual fund Chairman for the CHnton-Lau- rsns chapter, In addition to Mrs. Gambrell, include Mrs. R. L. Piaxico, Clinton-Joanna chair man; Mrs. L. Roy Adams, Cross HUt-MountviUe chairman; Mrs. Gambrell, Gray Court-Owings chairman; Mrs. Milton Blakely, The South Carolina Committee on Mental Health and Mental In stitutions, headed by Pickens Senator Earle E. Morris, visited Whitten Village, near Clinton, yesterday'to view new construc tion and to observe new pro grams in action. The visit here by the commit tee was a step to accelerate South Carolina's efforts to aid the state’s retarded children. Following the Clinton visit, the nine-member study group will meet in Charleston this morning (Thursday) for an all-day survey of the mental health program. The morning session will be devoted to the report the com mittee will make to the 1965 General Assembly, Morris said. In the afternoon, the Associa tion for Retarded Children and trustees of the proposed $3 mil lion Retarded Childrens’ Center at Summerville will be heard. Scheduled to brief the com mittee on plans for the new cen ter are Dr. Vince Moseley of Charieston, chairman of the board of trustees, and Dr. Er- bert Cicinea, the superintendent. The federal government is ex pected to put up about $1.1 mil lion to match $2 million appro priated by the 1964 legislature for the Summerville Center, Morris said. He was optimistic that construction can begin soon on the 350-acre site, already ac quired at a price of some $173,- 000. “I think they can get started early in 1965,” Morris said, “but there’s still some red tape about the federal matching funds.” Initially, the center will have 500 beds, Morris reported, with 750 beds projected as the ulti mate goal. He praised Dr. Mose ley, the trustee, and Dr. Cicinea, predicting their efforts will re sult in an outstanding program that will benefit the entire state. Morris said he was hopeful also that construction can begin soon on a diagnostic clinic at the South Carolina Medical College in Charleston. More than $85,000 is being sought in the 1965 budget for operation of the Charleston clin ic, the senator said. The plan is to have all of the l,000-to-l,200 children now on waiting lists at such places as Whitten Village and Pinelands visit the clinic for determination of the services available to meet each appli cant’s needs. Bitty Blakaly of Ora. Erskine Chapters Get Awards Five Erskine College alumni chapters have already scored 100 per cent in participation in the annual Ers kine Living Endowment Campaign. Receiving alumni- giving incentive awards for 100 per cent support on behalf of their chapters during Homecoming Day De- cembr 5 at Erskine were (left to right): Mrs. Milton Blakely, for the Laurens-Clinton Chapter; Brice Car- son, Columbus, Gm., tot the MoreUni-Newman Chap ter; Mrs. Guy Smith of York, York-Clover Chapter; Everette Carson, Gastonia Chapter; and Mrs. Dwight Ellis, Abbeville Chapter. $4,616 was for assistance in fi nancing charity care and $80,000 was for construction of the plant costing more than a million dol lars. The Laurens District Hospital has received $97,310, of which $57,310 was for aid in charity care and $40,000 was for Im proved facilities. Hospitals are assisted in their charity programs on the basis of $1 a day for each free day of bed care given. South Carolina institutions have received a total of $24.5 million from the endowment since its establishment. In the intervening years, the Duke Endowment has become one of the nation’s major founda tions, with assets at the end of 1963 totaling $534 million and gifts to its beneficiaries in the two states amounting to $186 million. It has contributed $123,497,580 to higher education, $29,77MB to assist hospitals in charity services, $15,196,607 to help provide more adequate hoa- pital facilities and services, and $7,447,848 to aid in support and care of orphans and half orphans in the Carolines. Bearings Plant Has League Team The Clinton Boatings Plant ot The Torrington Co. is sponsoring this year a basketball team which Is included in the Green ville Class B Boys’ League. With their first home game scheduled for 7:30 tonight (Thursday) at the Clinton Na tional Guard Armory, the .Tor rington cagers will play each Monday and Thursday until Fab. 11, except for the Christmas week. All home games will begin at 7:30 and there will be no ad mission charge for games played in Clinton. Players on the team include Bobby Thomas, Bill Crawford, Jimmy Thompson, Earl Waters, John Cumbie, Melvin Bailey, Ray Cauhle, Dixon Brooks, Russ Emerson, Ronald Corley, Larry Walker and Claude Hartline. College Holidays To Begin Friday Christmas holidays for Pres byterian College students are scheduled to begin this Friday and extend through January S, 1965. The 16-day vacation period will begin officially at 1:00 p. m,. Friday. It will end at 6:00 p. m., Sunday, January 3, with the first classwork set for the following Monday morning. Upon returning to the cam pus, students will have a two- week period of study befora facing the first semester ex aminations on January IBM. Retired Teachers In Meeting Today The Retired tion of Laurent in the Friendship Federal Loan Association this Decembw 17. at t:M A11 L