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-X; V f : Vot. 66 — No. 8 «,?* , v ■ ; Clinton S. C, Thursday, February 25, 1965 Qinton Merchants Invite You to Four Dollar Days County School Trustee Election Slated March 9 Two men will seek one post an the board of trustees of School District 96, and five will seek two posts on the board from District 55 in an election scheduled March 8. Petitions for their candidacy Broad Street, the Armory on and James Coleman in the South Broad Street, the Com munity House at Clinton Mill, and the old Long Branch School House. Polls will be open from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Persons desiring to vote will were filed with Supt, of Educa- a valid "^ration <* r tion J. Leroy Burns prior to ca the deadline at noon Tuesday. Feb. 16. ' , Candidates will be vying for four-year terms, begthning Ap ril 1. , Official notice of the election fro District 96 appears in the Chronicle today. Boxes will be placed for voting precincts at District 56 The contest in District 96 will be between George M. Hugu- ley, resent member of the board, and Frank Sherrill, in the Clinton attendance area Cross Hill attendance area. The two posts, according to law, will be filled by appoint ment of the County Board of Education. It is expected that Addison and Coleman will be reappointed. Otter board members in Dis trict 56 whose terms do not ex pire this year are James Von Hollen, chairman, appointed by the County Board; J. A. Orr, representing the-Clinton Attend ance area; D. H. Roberts, of the Lydia attendance area; and No petitions were filed for S. C. Blackmon, of the Mount- to the building. Utilities Must Report Electrical Connections Made Legislation modifying the re quirements for building permits in Laurens County was offered in the State Senate Thursday by State Sen. W. C. (BUI) Dobbins. Dobbins’ bill would amend a code section dealing with a county requirement that buUd- ing permits must be filed for new construction and additions to buUding. One amendment would make it unlawful for any public utUity company or rural electric co operative to make a connection for electrical energy to a build ing requiring a permit unless the permit was acquired for the contractor or for improvement Receive Awards For Service election of single trustees in District 56 whose terms expire April 1, James T. Addison in Clinton City HaU on North the Joanna attendance area v'“> * Creighton Is President Chamber ef Commerce Don Creighton has been named president of the CUnton Chamber of Commerce for the coming fis cal year, it was announced by Chamber officials after an flec tion by the Board of Directors. Claude Crocker will serve as first vice-president, and Dr. Dan E. Orr, retiring president, will automatically become a vice- president. M. DUlard Milam, Jr., wiU continue as treasurer. The new slate of officers will assume their offices April 1, to gether with fire new directors re cently named in a mail ballot. The new directors, elected for a three-year term extending to 1868, are 1. Mac Adair, W. C. Baldwin, Tom Plaxico, Shelton Rimer and Robert B. Wassung. Continuing directors are T. Health Copeland, Creighton, J. Robert Box, Orr, and James Von Hollen, with terms expiring in 1066; Pringle Copeland, L. O. Edwards, Crocker, L. V. PoweU and R. S. Tnriuck, with terms expiring in 1967. Creighton, active in other civic, community and church affairs, is a member and current presi- DON CREIGHTON dent of the Lions Chib. He is dis- drtct forester for Catawba Tim ber Co., being manager of the Clinton office of the company, a subsidiary of the Bowaters Com pany. The annual dinner meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for March 16. The committee in charge of arrange ments includes Creighton, D. B. Smith and James Von Hollen. ville attendance area. District 55 P. W. McAlister and Dwight F. Patterson, present trustees from the Laurens attendance area, are up for reelection. Three other candidates for the two posts are Lloyd H. Smith, R. E. (Bob) Burns, Jr., and J. W. (Billy) HamUton. The terms of the two Laurens area trustees expire Aril 1, as does that of James D. Wasson of the Hickory Tavern area. Wasson is expected to be reap pointed by the County Board, since no petition for another candidate was filed. Terms of the other four members do not expire this year. They are W. E. (Red) Hunt, chairman, appointed by the County Board; Ray Bishop, of the Garlington Street Ele mentary School area; Ray mond E. Robertson, of the Ford School area; and Horace Martin of the Gray CourtrOw- ings School area. Members of the County Board of Education are J. M. Babb of Gray Court, chairman; J. Leroy" Burns, secretaryr W. L, Patterson and W. J. Brown at Laurens; W. S. (Buck) Mahon of Hickory Tavern; J. C. Thom as of Clinton; and J. D. De- lany of Joanna. Another amendment would re quire a company or coo-perative making a power connection within the county or one of its incorporated towns to report the location of the building to the auditor on or before of each month. The bill requires the county auditor to issue the permits in stead of magistrates as the law now requires. Dobbins said the county* hopes to get all property subject to taxation on the books by tight ening the building permit re strictions. 32 PC Students Make Dean's List Robert Carlson, center, of Columbia, Field Director of Carolinas United, is shown presenting the president's award to James Von Hollen and to Reese [ding to f ** i the 10th Clinton Lawyer on Defense Panel Young, local campaign chairman, the outstanding service award for their par ticipation in the 1964-66 Community Chest campaign.—Photo by Yarborough. Trial of Bell Ordered Moved to Greenwood The trial of Willie James Bell, 30-year-old Greenville Negro charged with the slaying of Mrs. Beaufort Campbell Bridges, will be held in the Greenwood Coun ty Court, according to an order issued by Judge Clarence E. Singletary of Charleston, Thirty-two Presbyterian Coll ege students made the Dean’s List for the first semester of the 1964-65 session, according to an wag presiding over a term announcement b. Academic court „ UureM „„ Dean Joseph M. Gettys. . , He said four of this group Judge Sin 8letary ordered achieved all-A averages—James case shifted upon the plea Judge Singletary, in ordering the case shifted, overruled the objections of Solicitor (District Attorney) William T. Jones of Greenwood. Jones .stated that “We can obtain a fair and im partial trial” from the citizens W 1 K) of Laurens County. 0 f Babb told Judge Singletary, “I don’t believe any juror in the Begin Today, End Monday Special bargains will highlight “Dollar Days” in Clinton today, Friday, Saturday and Monday— four big days this time. “THAT BIG FOUR”—big val ue days—have been carefully planned with the customer in mind. And the aim is to make the event the most interesting in Clinton’s history of big dollar days. Participating merchants will offer free gifts and prizes, the drawings to be held at the indi vidual stores Monday at 5:00 p. m. Names of winners will be posted on store windows. Charles Buice is chairman of the special promotion committee and W. C. Baldwin la chairman of the Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce, uadtf whose auspices the big dollar days event is promoted. Many of the retail merchants of the city are participating and their advertisements may be found in The Chronicle today. Officials in charge of plans for the semi-annual event em phasized the fact that participat ing merchants have agreed that outstanding values will be the drawing card for shoppers. Displayed in the windows of firms will be special dollar day banners to show their active participation in this special sales event. “Shoppers are certain to find the merchandise they want at prices they can afford in Clinton during dollar days,” according the wife of Justin A. Bridges, prominent Laurens attorney, in Clinton on Aug. 23, 1963. The murder was one of the most brutal and most publicized crimes in the county’s history. The slaying occurred in Brid- to Mr! Buice. ges’ Qinton branch law office. So—come to Clinton Thursday, staffed by Mrs. Bridges. Friday and Saturday—and don’t The courtroom in Laurens was forget to come back Monday— courtroom could honestly in his heavily guarded by law enforce- if you want to find the kind of the heart give him (Bell) a fair ment officers Tuesday of last merchandise values you have of trial.” * week as Bril was arraigned. been looking for, for many a A. Bell of Copperhill, Tenn.; court-appointed attorneys, Cecil Babb argued that Bell “is Three State Law Enforcement Thomas E. Hearon III of Beth- E. White of Clinton, and Thomas charged with a particular brutal Division agents returned him to ... unef James H. Johnson, Jr, Of A. Babb of Laurens. Georgianna, Ala.; and Mary Ann After appointing White and Kirkland of Moncks Corner. Babb earlier in the week, Judge Four others came close to the Singletary late Thursday, as the perfect average, with grade- court term was adjourned sine point ratios of 3.75 out of a possi- dief *1*0 appointed Matthew Per- ble 4.00. They Include: David P. r y ( Columbia Negro attorney, a killing of the wife of a prominent citizens and practicing attorney the state penitentiary in Colum bia where he is serving a four- in the county” who is closely as- y ear term for a firearms-pointing sociated with court officials and offense. CHRONICLE WINS AWARD Berry, Jr., of Union; PhilUp W. At the Mid-Winter Meeting of Bums, Jr., of Rock Hill; Carlos Woodland Fires Damage Areas In Four Sections Laurens — Four woodland and grass fires in widely separated areas of Laurens County kept state forestry personnel busy Sunday and raked some 50 acres before being brought under con trol. Forestry fire - fighting units from neighboring counties had to held cm January 27. be called in to help. The inspection, which of the blazes was the South Carolina Press Asso ciation Women’s Division, held Feb. 12-13 In Columbia/ The Chronicle was judged first place in the weekly or semi-weekly category for its Woman’s Page. Julio Emanuel of Guayaquill, Ecuador; and Paul Evans of Ludowici, Ga. Finishing with 3.90 averages for the semester were: Melinda Gaines and Amelia Nichols, both of Qinton; Gene F. Couch, of Owings;. Nancy L. Harvey of Monticello, Ga.; Daniel L. Mc- Lemore of Surrency, Ga.; John S. Mebane of Dunwoody, Ga.; David B. Rosey of Jacksonville, Fla.; John L. Setzler of Kings- Battery “B” of the First Auto- tion all personnel were inspected Ml m»tir We noons Battalion South ln r* n *s and the inspector visit- J?® 11 * 113 ’ G * ’ f ra “ ce * c - matic Weapons Battalion, scum Tumlinson of Valdosta, Ga. National Guard Unit Gets Superior Rating Carolina Army National Guard, received the coveted rating of “Superior” on its latest annual general inspection which was January 27. is a ed the various classes which were being held. Great empha sis was placed on the conduct of military instruction. Battery “B” is commanded by Captain Van C. Oxner Jr., who member of the defense panel. Judge Singletary said he nam ed Perry, often NAACP legal counsel, to assist in the case at the request of the two white law- years, Babb and White. Perry, Babb and Bril confer red in the grand jury room at the court house for about a half hour after court was adjourned. The murder Indictment against Bril was among the true bills returned Monday, the first day of the court term in Laurens last week. Baptist Association Mass Meet Mar. 4 The Laurens Baptist Associa tion will hold the first mass meeting of 1965 at the Second William C. Gillespie of Baptist Church In Laurens on Thursday, March 4 at 7:80 p.m., stated Rev. Alyin F. Boone, As- law enforcement officers. Babb also cited what he term ed widespread newspaper pub licity as a reason for a change of venue. Bell is charged with slaying .. Judge Singletary ordered Qerk of Court Walter E. Dunlap to transfer the case records to Greenwood County in which the next term of criminal court con venes in April. Gov. Russell To Deliver College finals Address The 3.20 bracket includes: Ce cil Y. Brown and John C. Jones, both of Laurens; twins James M. and Joseph F. Singletary of Con way; Joseph H. Coleman of Tif ton, Ga _ expressed thanks to the enlisted Biggest of the blazes was highlight in National Guard ac- men and officers of the battery Newport News, Va.; Joseph P. northeast of Laurens, just off tivities was conducted by a Lieu- for their efforts which he felt Goldsmith of Lancaster^ Jack W. Conway Avenue, where some.SO tenant Colonel from Third United were so instrumental in attain- Greene of SpartanburgTSusanna sociational director to 40 acres were burned. Several states Army headquarters and ing the “Superior” rating which p - Jeanes of Lyman; Kenneth N. Junior and intermediate sword homes in the area were threaten- covered all phases of military is the highest that is awarded. Lewis of Nahunta, Ga.; William drills and young people’s speak ed by the fire as personnel of operations at the local Armory. Captain Oxner also expressed D - LoCble, Jr., of Waynesboro, ers tournament will be held at file S. C. Commission of Forestry During the.afternoon phase of his appreciation to the various Va.; Alexander M. Patrick of the meeting, and volunteers battled for around the inspection, the inspector employers throughout the area Taylors; George . A. Salvo of Each church in the Association three hours. looked into administrative mat- who cooperated so spendidly in Summerville; and Sarah E. Strib- is urged to have representatives Eariler, fire spread from a ters, supply procedures, main- allowing many of their employee- ling of Atlanta. participating, burning outbuilding about two tenance activities, and inspected guardsmen to be off from their . -J miles easy of Camak School, all equipment and facilities. In jobs in order to be present at « / j ITT" f) / f (Continued on page 4) ,the evening phase of the inspec- the inspection.. V-rOSl Of 13 V f O iQfTOfM ffl :%•- ' 'MP V-./. ••• - . A ' * Vvi 1 '"V . . • ' W**- *. • • 'The Wizard of Oz In Laurens Laurens — Laurens Commun- Gordon Collins of Laurens ity Theater will stage the most plays the Cowardly Lion and elaborate production in its three Carl Mullins of Laurens, Uncle years of operation next week Henry- when it presents “The Wizard of i n addition to Laurens and Oz” with a cast of 150 drawn woodruff, the cast includes: from the surrounding area. members from Qinton, Enoree, The production is hoped to Wattsville, Gray Court, Hickory scHfk greater interest in the Tavern and Joanna 1$ s 5 H r community theater and its build ing fund. The organization al ready has purchased a site. The school building, which has been used by the group in the past is scheduled to be tonudown this year. Governor Donald S. Russell will deliver the commencement address at Presbyterian Coll ege’s 85th graduating exercises on May 30, President Marc C. Weersing announced today. Gov. Russell is scheduled to speak at 4:15 p. m. in Belk Audi torium as the feature of the full, one-day program. Graduating seniors will receive their degrees and yarious awards at that time. Donald Russell, now at the mid-point of his four-year term as governor of South Carolina, has long been recognized as one of the state’s outstanding public servants. He was assistant secre tary of state for the United States from 1945 to 1947 and served as president of the Uni versity of South Carolina, 1962- 57. A native of Mississippi, Dr. Russell received both his BA and law degrees from the Uni versity of South Carolina and has made Spartanburg his home for many years. He was a law part ner of James F. Byrnes, and 'World Doy of Prayer' At Broad St. Church The annual observance of the World Day of Prayer with the theme “What Doth the Lord-Re quire”? is to take place here Friday, March 5, at 3:30 p. m. at the Broad Street Methodist GOVERNOR RUSSELL served as his assistant in vari- oyus offices with the national gov ernment during World War II ^ and immediately thereafter. Be- to Jerusalem.’ fore becoming assistant secre tary of state under Byrnes, he was assistant to the director of war mobilization and later de puty director of the office of war mobilization reconversion. In announcing the forthcoming commencement speaker, Dr. Weersing pointed out that Gov ernor Russell has addressed the Stairring Dodema Chesney, an 18-year-old Woodruff High School senior in the leading role of The production is under the direction of Joe Arsi, a native of New Jersey, who has been church, connected with every Laurens \ special program of worship Community Theater production f or young people will be present- since its founding. He is chief ed in Hodges Hall of the church and announcer at WLBG in Laurens. Members of the cast from body on numerous occasions over the past years. He said Dr. Russell has a special interest in the problems of higher educa tion. simultaneously with the service for adults in the church audito- _ rium. OC5AJWJA AA4 a waw va . ■ a • • • ■ . _ Dorothy, the play opens tonight the Qinton - Joanna area are This year’s observance of the “ ‘ " ' " '' World Day of Prayer, when "Wizard of Oz” Cast Enacts Scene three members of the giant caat of The Wizard of Oi* register the look of fear on their faeea when they see a cyclone coming toward their house. The scene was enacted in one of the rehaanala last week of the production te be pretested Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights by the Leurena Com munity Theatre at Central Elementary School. Left to right are Carl MuBis of Laurens, “Uncle Henry*’; Mrs. Mattie Cheaney of Woodruuff, “Aunt Em,** and Lodema Cheaney of Woodruff, who plays the part of Dorothy. The Chee> neys are mother and daughter and wide ly known vocalists. (Thursday) for a three-day run. Performances will be each night at 7:30 p. m. at Laurens Central Elementary School. Aunt Em is played by Mrs. Carl Chesney, mother of the play’s star. Roth are soloists at North Side Baptist Church in ford, Bobby Susan, Kathy and Woodruff.' Lynn Wassung. The Scarecrow is played by A 16-piece band is under the Jim Blore, a native of England direction of Harry Bauknight, who took part in many R. A F. band director at Clinton High shows during World War n and School. The unit is made up of is now a development director music teachers and students of for Laurens Mill. . _ . the area. Vv' Brenda Campbell, Susan Camp bell, Beth Johnson, Janice Weir, Christians unite in fellowship clint0n community Concert As- *vood and Anderson Johnny Fulmer, Patte Plowden, J A *- *- A - * -* " * John Ledford, Angela Birch- more, Patsy Sadler, Nancy Sad ler, Susan Chinatti, Susie Kel- additions to the program pro- Lutherans Plan Services for Lent According to announcement by Dr. E. B. Keisler, interim pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the season of Lent will be ob served again this year in his church with special and appro priate services. Beginning with Ash Wednes day, this year, March 3, the sea son continues into Easter glory, on April 18. Each Wednesday, through April 7, a service with brief ser mon will be held, beginning at 7:30. On Ash Wednesday the Holy Communion will be admin istered. During Holy Week, the week immediately preceding Easter, services will be held each eve ning through Friday. Holy Communion will be administered on Thursday evening of that week. Dr. Keisler states that prior to Ash Wednesday all members of the church yill receive a letter from the pastor and that includ ed will be a copy of the entire program for the season. '£he pro gram announcement carries the statement, “All these services have been prayerfully planned with a view to the deepming of the spiritual life of the mem bers and friends of the congre gation.'* Dr. Keisler’s subject next Sun day morning will be, “Forward Meeting Slated At Bell Street Tuesday Farm and non-farm families are invited to attend an eco nomic opportunity meeting to be held Tuesday evening, March 2, at 7:30 at the BeU Street High Presbyterian College studeht School. W. M. Dees of the Farm Home Administration of the county will speak to the group, according to Fred W. Gist, of the Bell Street agriculture de partment. Community Concert Drive For Members Slated Mar. 1 The membership drive for the to attend concerts in both Gi around the globe, is to be based upon material prepared by the . . United Council of Women, with March 1. Workers will contact sociation wiU begin Monday, ler, Francine Audia, Lou Led- vided by local participants Mrs. J. B. Hart will act as leader, with otters on the pro gram including Mrs. Lewis Lan caster, Mrs. Henry Gilbert, Mrs. Hugh Ray, Mrs. R. L. Plaxico, Mrs. Mildred Bowers, and Mrs. Special membership are invited 40 attend the ing Greenville Concert Music of Richard Rodgi ano’s Pete Nero and his ble; Anna Moffo, So| Houston Symphony: members for renewals of the 1965-66 season. Artists scheduled for the 1985- 66 season are Michael Maule and Colleen Corkre in their clas- mermusiker (a slcal »nd pouular “To Go Dane- together with the ing;” Soprano Doris Deryck Cappella Singer*, and Basso Richard Cross; , and The membership Irene Pitts. The Rev. A- S. Har- the San Pietro Orchestra of Na- new members (Continued on page 4) pies. Members also are invited March 8., v v