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WEATHER (Week of Feb. 4-11) High: 63 Low: 22 (Feb. 8) (Feb. 5) Rainfall: .09 in. lEjje Clinton Cfjronide Vol. 71 — No. 7 Clinton. S. C., Feb. 12. 1970 INDEX Three Sections, 22 Pages Classified 6-A Deaths 8-A Editorials 2-B Hospital News 8-A Society 2-A, 3-A Sports 7-A Smith Receives Service Award From Jaycees D. B. Smith, manager of the local Belk’s Department Store, was honored Saturday night as the winner of the Clinton Jaycees’ “Distinguished Service Award.” The award was presented at the Jaycees’ annual awards banquet which was held at Mary Musgrove Hotel. In presenting the Jaycees’ top award to Mr. Smith, ClintonJay- cee President Milton Moore said, "We present this award to Mr. Smith in recognition for his ser vice to our community and to our organization. "He has gone out of his way many times to assist us with various projects. He also has quietly done many, many things for the betterment of our com munity." The Jaycees also honored: ---Mr. Hubert Todd as “Boss of the Year.” He was cited for his cooperation with Jaycee pro jects through Jaycee members of his staff at Industrial Supply Co. ---Lt. Alan Simmons as "Po liceman of the Year” for having done the most “to bring about a greater amount of understanding between policemen and the com munity." ---William Adair, “Young Farmer of the Year." ---Dr. Fred Chapman as “Ed ucator of the Year." Dr. Chap man, academic dean at Presby terian College, was particularly praised for helping to bring the community and the college closer together. Certificates of appreciation were presented to 0. P. Haynes of Radio Station WPCC andDonny Wilder of The Chronicle for their assistance in publicizing Jaycee sponsored events. Internal Jaycee awards were presented to: ---Joe Foster, chairmanofthe “Committee of the Year”. Fos ter was chairman of the Stocking Fund Committee which raised over $450 to finance a Christ mas shopping tour for 40 needy children. ---Mike Horton, who received three awards. He was chairman of the "Financial Project ofthe Year”, the Battle ofjj^ Bands Competition; he also was the “Jaycee of the Year”; and re ceived the "Presidential Ci tation" as the Jaycee who was the most assistance to the pre sident of the local club. ---D. L. Gunter as “Rookie of the Year”. Gunter was/honored as being the outstanding new member of the organization. State Jaycee President J. Dan Winchester of Liberty was guest speaker at the banquet. He outlined some of the state wide Jaycee projects which cur rently are under study or are under way. He said the Jaycees hope to add education concerning drug abuse to their list of pro jects. He pointed out that the Jaycees currently are conducting statewide campaigns on adult ed ucation and in the fight against mental retardation. Winchester said the Jaycees feature leadership development and community service. He said, “So many communi ties in South Carolina don't have proper leadership and are lan guishing. . .If we show greater thrust at the local level, we can solve our own problems without having to tura-W-ouInkle gov ernmental units." \ 'V* n ■ >1 HONORED BY JAYCEES—The men shown above received special awards last Saturday night from the Clinton Jaycees. 'Phey are. left to right O. P. Haynes, of radio station WPCC, who received a certificate of appreciation; D. B. Smith, who re ceived the Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Award; Your Chamber Of Commerce Means Business (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another article in a series designed to inform Chronicle readers about the Clinton Chamber of Com merce’s Board of Directors and their activities on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.) AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE George Reid is chairman of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s Agriculture Com mittee. Other committee mem bers are Pringle Copeland, Dr. Dan Orr and Reese Young. The committee works closely with all agencies involved in a- gronomy in an effort to further advance agriculture and animal husbandry in the area’s economy. Specific projects for the year include: support agricultural education projects; plan Agri- Business tour ; and help locate landfill areas for authorized county trash dumping. A native of Newberry County, Mr. Reid has lived in the Clin ton area for more than 20 years. He owns and operates George A. Reid, Inc., building contractors. He is an active member of Broad Street Methodist Church DISTINGUISHED SERVICE— D. B. Smith, left, receives the Distinguished Service Award from Clinton Jaycee President Milton Moore Saturday night at the Jaycees’ awards banquet. Mr. Smith, manager of Belk’s Department Store, was honored for his service to the community and to the Jay cees.— (Yarborough Photo) County Council Bill Published In Chronicle At the request of the Laurens County Legis lative Delegation, The Chronicle today publishes the complete text of the cmintv council bill on page 3-B. Rep. David S. Taylor, secretary to the delega tion, said, “We have had so many requests for cop ies of the bill that we have been unable to supply them all. We ho]>e that those who wish to have copies of the bill will dip them out of this week’s ('hronicle." Taylor said that if any further amendments are to be made to the bill, they must be made be fore the final week in February because the two major political parties will soon begin making plans about offering candidates for the county council posts and other elective offices Hubert lodd of Industrial Supply Co., named ‘Boss of the Year’; Dr. Fred Chapman, ‘Educator of the Year’; Alan Simmons. ‘Policeman of the Year’; Donny Wilder of The Chronicle, who received a cer tificate of appreciation; and William Adair, ‘Young Farmer of the Year.’—(Yarborough Photo) Mann To Visit In Area Today Congressman James R. Mann (D-SC) will be in Laurens Coun ty Thursday to meet with his constituents during a congress ional recess. The congressman will be at various post offices in the coun ty at specified times and urges that anyone who wishes to dis cuss anything with him can meet with him at the nearest post of fice. He will be at the Clinton Post Office at 10:30 a.m. and at the Jo anna Post Office at 12:30 p.m. He will be at the Mountville Post Of fice at 1:30 and the Cross Hill Post Office at 2 p.m. He will start his county tour at the Gray Court Post Office at Wins By 2-1 Margin Suddeth Is Elected Noland Suddeth will be sworn in Feb. 16 for a six-month term as mayor of Clinton. Suddeth, a Republican, defeated Mayor Pro Tern Talmadge San ders by a 2-1 margin Tuesday in a special election. The election was held to fill the balance of the term ofthe late Harry C. Layton. Mr. Layton, who defeated Suddeth in a 1968 regular election, died Dec. 11. Suddeth’s term will expire Aug. 31. A regular municipal election is scheduled for August to elect a mayor and a full slate of city councilmen for a full two-year term. Suddeth defeated Sanders by a vote of 831 to 417, carrying two of the three municipal polls. San ders led at the Clinton Mills Poll, 144-99, but Suddeth carried the polls at City Hall and the Armory. Suddeth served a two-year term as mayor from 1966 to 1968. He was Clinton’s first Republi can mayor. Suddeth received a healthy margin of votes at the Armory, polling place for Clinton No. 2. Suddeth received 450 votes to Sanders’ 81 at the Armory. Sud deth also carried the City Hall poll, voting place for Clinton No. 1, as he received 282 votes to 191 for Sanders. A rumored write-in campaign failed to materialize. The only two write-in votes reported were two votes for Chick Pitts in the Clinton Mill box. In the three polling places, there was a total of 69 spoiled ballots, turned in by voters who did not follow in structions in marking their bal lots. After his election, Suddeth said, “First I thank each of the 1,319 citizens who voted Tuesday . . .This was a fine number, one we can all be proud of. “I want to thank each and every one of the voters who gave me such a splendid vote. I shall al ways be grateful for such fine support. I shall always strive to serve you in an honorable way. “May I also say ‘A job well done and thank you’ to all ser vice clubs, radio stations and citizens who did such a fine job NOLAND SUDDETH on their ‘Get Out The Vote Drives’.” 8:30 a.m. and will be at the Ora Post Office at 9:45 a.m. He will be at the Waterloo Post Office at 3 p.m. and at the Laurens Post Office at 4 p.m. A spokesman for Congressman Mann’s office said this congress ional recess is expected to be the longest of the session. TWO CALLS Clinton firemen answered two alarms during the past week -- one to a grass fire on the rail road Feb. 6, and one to a kitchen fire in the residence at 222 S. Livingston Street on Feb. 7. The kitchen fire caused minor smoke damage. Top Prep Seniors Visit PC Forty-five topflight high school seniors from four states will as semble on the Presbyterian Col lege campus this Thursday for a three-day visit as candidates in PC’s annual scholarship compe tition. They will compete for 20 grants paying up to $7,200 each for four years of study, depending upon need. Other qualifications are the qualities of intellect, leadership and character. The program offers ten Found er’s Scholarships, each ranging from an honorary minimum sti pend of $600 to $1,800 per year for the four years; and ten A- lumni Scholarships, each ranging from $300 to $1,800 per year. The grants are renewable each year. Admissions Director JoeNixon said the 45 finalists were select ed and invited to the campus on the basis of high school trans cripts, test scores, extracurri cular activities and recom mendations. They are scheduled to arrive Thursday in time for a special dinner in Greenville Din ing Hall and will visit with facul ty members in their homes af terwards. The young men and wo men candidates will attend classes Friday morning, undergo further testing Friday afternoon and then attend the annual Mili tary Ball that evening. After an orientation program and luncheon on Saturday, they will be free to return home or remain on cam pus through Sunday. Dr. Benz' Work Shown At PC A one-man showing ofthe work of Dr. John Benz, head of the University of South Carolina art department, is on display this month in the Douglas House ex hibition area at Presbyterian College. The public is invited to view the artistic creations of this painter who concentrates on sea scapes, shorescapes, landscapes and a variety of still lifes. For the past six years he has paint ed during summer vacations in New Jersey, working in water- color, oils and polymer paints. Recognized as one of the state’s outstanding artists, Dr. Benz has done much to expand the University of South Carolina art department and has led in the development of the Summer School of Arts, which blends art with theater and music at Hilton Head Island. WINS LETTER AT 91—A Block P letter certificate and sweater for baseball participation at Presbyterii- an College during the 1898-99 session came more than 70 years late to Dr. T. Ellison Simpson of Society Hill when PC entertained him last week on his 91st birthday. Athletic Direc tor Gaily Gault (left) presented the athletic awards during the birthday party at which President Marc C. Weersing (right) presided. Dr. Simp son promptly donned the sweater to the enjoyment of his 60 friends and family members who came to PC for the occasion. A 1900 graduate who was a pitcher and yearbook editor at Presbyterian College, Dr. Simpson is still active as a Presbyterian minis ter, supplying two churches in Pee Dee Presbytery.—(Yarborough Pho to) Clinton Merchants Meet Today; Committees Set The Clinton Merchants and Bu sinessmen’s Association is to meet at 9:30 a.m. this morning, Feb. 12, at Mary Musgrove Hotel, according to Chairman Lawrence Gross. Gross said the plans are for the association to meet regular ly the second Thursday of each month. He also announced association committees for the year. They are: Holiday and Store House--- Dillard Boland, chairman; How ard Smith and Gordon Everhart. Parking and Traffic---Charles Buice, chairman; Charles John son and J. D. Edenfield. Promotions and Special Events ---Joe Holland, chairman; D. B. Smith and J. D. Edenfield. Legislative-—J. C. Thomas, chairman; I Mac Adair and W. C. Dobbins. Publicity-—Mrs. Martha Rice, chairman; Dan Lynch and Donny Wilder. Street Decorations—Mrs. Perry M. Moore, chairman; L Mac Adair and J. Robert Cox. Christmas Parade—-D. B. Smith, chairman; Carl Leonard and Len Caricofe. Finance — Ken McCrary, chairman; W. C. Baldwin. v.w.v.v.y.w.%%%%%%v.%v-v*v.v-v Home Delivery To Be Expanded At Rural Offices Congressman James R. Mann announced today expansion of home delivery service to patrons of three rural post offices in Laurens County, namely Cross Hill, Gray Court and Waterloo. Under the new program, pa trons who live more than a quar ter of a mile but less than one- half mile from their pqst office will be eligible to receive deliv ery at home. The only require ment to obtain the service is that it must be requested of the postmaster and a majority of those living in the area must de sire the service. The expansion will be accom plished through such methods as extending shorter rural routes, adding delivery stops to rural routes, the establishment of new rural routes, or through “Star" or contract routes. YAACA Building Drive Reorganizing GEORGE REID and is a member and past pre sident of the Laurens County Shrine Club. He also is a mem ber of tbe Clinton Kiwanis Club. He and Mrs. Reid have one son, Al. They live on the Whit mire Highway. Officers of the Greater Clinton YMCA are reorganizing for the YMCA Building Fund drive, ac cording to John Bingham, execu tive director of the local YMCA organization. Addressing the Clinton Rotary Club Tuesday, Bingham said, “We had hoped to hold our building fund campaign last year but, due to circumstances beyond our con trol we had to postpone it. ‘‘Harry Bolick, then president of the YMCA board, did an ex cellent job of getting the plans drawn and the campaign outlined but then he was transferred. So now we are reorganizing and we soon expect to be able to an nounce the new date for our cam paign.” Bingham said the proposed building will cost between $450,- 000 and $500,000. He said, “It’s going to take all of the citizens of Clinton, working and giving, to put our campaign over but the building is a must if tbe com munity is to have the type YMCA program it deserves and wants. “Our program is growing fast er than our budget and we don’t have the facilities to meet the program demands which we are receiving. “We arfe now at a point where I thought we would be four or five years from now. Community acceptance and enthusiasm for the YMCA has been beyond our expectations and hopes. We have about 4,000 people enrolled in the YMCA—-that’s about 25 per cent of the total population— and we expect that enrollment to grow.” “But we need adequate facili ties to offer the necessary pro grams. For example, an ade quate YMCA building would add much to our adult program. We need the building so we will be able to offer family programs— that is, programs for every mem ber of the family. “We also need the building to attract and keep qualified YMCA people. We need the building so that we can offer more year- around programs. "It all boils down to this—we need the facilities where we can offer good, strong programs which will help mold our young people through healthful recrea tion conducted in a Christian atmosphere.” Other Memoirs BY JOE H. SIMPSON My first job for pay was as a delivery boy for Simpeon-Copeland Grocery Store, (no relation, but two fine men) for which I received twenty-five cents per day. My first item to deliver was a gallon jug of vinegar to the home of Mr. Templeton, shoe cob* ler for Thornwell. Since I was not an expert cy clist, I pushed tbe bicycle to his home and rode it 1 back to the store. Later, a customer stoiiped her car in front ' of the store and asked to have a bottle of ’ delivered to her home. As she drove into her I arrived with the ketchup. One other interesting event A lady b3 said She had no ke in her ice bos, make some loaf bread, and to please rush yeast cake to her, and to keep the other half i store refrigerator. The cake sold for in ^ >