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Woman By Lucile McMaster The lady who spends most of her time in an ante-bellum town clock building, holds the history and progress of Fairfield County uppermost in her mind. Mrs. Eloise Morris, Secretary of the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, h a s offices in Winnsboro's historic town clock building. This clock is said to be the second oldest clock in contin nious operation in America. Mrs. Morris, wvho has served in her position for 12 years. is a native of Fairfield County and is descended froiml the Stevenson family. Therefore, she is imbued with the county's ea rly history and has a keen desite for service to the people of lier na.1tive county. Working Variety When asked why she prel'ers this particular type otf work, she replies, "t like people and I like to be 4t servite to pc-ple. It is a very in ter tm thinl.g too, to see them nt1fied iito groups, working for the welfare of their towl antid county." Nirs. lorris has a lense of humnor lwhich helps her through ut, tedious pr-obleis and details and a syipathy which enhances her service and understanding. She speaks with warmth of the many citizens who have contrih uted to the developliient of the county. She considers her as sociationl with these citizens very rewarding. "If you want to he suire yo will ieverl he bored with your joh." says 'Mrs. Morris, "just he conie a Chaimber of Comineree secretary. That will take care of Your time and interests. "You may have to plani every thiitg from a horse show rinlg to a parade for tle most, beautifil girl in the world. Or you may con duct a tour of old homes in the iorilng and in tihe afternoon y(ou m1ay he checking floats for a Christmas parade. "Or you miay be covered vith misect bites and setatches after retirning from a deserted coitity cemetery, where you have been r-equested to go anld copy dates from the tomihs. "Yes, indeed, I oftei have re quests from various states to oh Welcome, students. Cor selection of fal the style is new the colors ( VESTED SUIT from $' Wool Suits from Sport Coats from London Fog Coah London Fog Jacke Holbrook Shirts f, Enro Shirts from Hats from $4.95 Shoes from $10.9 Slacks from $6.9! . Sweaters from $' GRAY In Man's tain data from old tombs. But I U can truthfully say that however aj full your hours may be, there is ci never a dull moment." m Working w i t h committees T holds definite interest for Mrs. mt Morris. Since all work is chan- ti nelled through committees, there in is an opportunity to see the at fi at C.' ai Nir--. F loi,le S. 111orris d. li talents. abilities ma11i loyalties of tit aruscitizenis houmd together in I caue,c for thc vood of the county%. Woman's Disadvantages Whllen qIuestitled I as to tie dis advantage of a career in a fiel th opIe to both men011 and Womenll. . lorris believes t II a t a WP,11mn has certainl restrictions that do not apply to men. "It is mu11ch. easier," she says. "for I man to discuss plans andi matters (of po4licy\ With other mlenl upolnd \arlu occasions5t)1. V. "A man in this field has e- 'h peated opportunities to be with Otlher meln such as on the golf pr coullise ort at civic club Ieetings. ' Tlley can. therefore. have miuch . Iole rel ati l Ill tei discus sionls. .\l a Wo11an just doesn't al have the sallit opport unities. She Ilst necesSaily ebannel her dis cussiOn-s tlrugh nl e cuf her "A \ilt. rangk of progrinis dlds zest inl this field", Mrs. torris stated. Durinig this year, AIrs. Alois his w%orlked with the edtucationial conlinittee to stage ne in and see our fine I merchandise. tre now! IN LUXURY CORDUROY 29k V4.9 $2.9 12.9 SON' World e Industrial Fair; with the ,ricultural committee and agri iltural agencies in the county to ake possible the Agri-Business >ur. The community Develop ent program has proved for e past three years, to be an iportant step in improvement id progress of various com unities in the county. Other Duties Purnishing all types of infor ation is another of Mrs. Mor 'daily duties. Tourists, new sideits, and s e h o o l children -e among her most frequent sitors. Many themes and term pers iare written by Fairfield unty students based on infor ation furnished from this of "Of course, I am supposed to ow everything," she tells you, ust the other day someone lied in great excitement to ask at. they had just heard after solic boom had frightened us I."1 Asked if her busy life permits iie for hobbies, she replied, "Of urse, I have time for my grand ughters. But as to my hob 's,". she adds, "I spend my no sewing, gardening and car Lr for house plants. At night, .njoy niusic. reading and cross Ird puzzles." Career Satisfaction %Vork seems to completely fill t- time of Alrs. Morris. It also tvrests and stimulates her. She Cs it that way. Shn cannot, however, agree i a v e r y young Fairfield zimty student who was visiting - office on one of her busiest ys. The child asked, "Why do u stay up here, just to keep 0- (Clo1k running?" 'eneral W. 0. Brice, a past tsident. and a director of the I'd, is enthusiastic about the a1scientious devotion to duty ;played by Nirs. Morris. le o(0 in1nends her continuous alty of spirit in all facets of work. "She is," the General says, iirfield County's Mirs. Cham -C "Col A ' Bw Committee Sets Dress Standards The Women's Standards Com mittee offers these clothes tips to coeds. For class wear during the first months of school cotton dresses, skirts, blouses and flats are pre ferred. For cooler weather, wool skirts, sweaters and blouses. A tailored (ress or suit with heels and gloves goes neatly to a football game. Hats are optional. To most big dances the coed wears a s h o r t formal. Party dresses are worn to semi-formal dances. During cool weather the most popular apparel for dates is a simple wool dress. School attire is appropriate for shopping in Columbia. The following regulations ap ply to wearing bermuda shorts and slacks: Bermudas and slacks may be worn anywhere in the women's area, except in the main lobbies of each dormitory. Slacks and bermudas are not permitted on the campus, in Uni versity, or other public buildings of any kind or in town. Bermudas and slacks may be worn to and from cars or to pic nics or similar outings. They may be worn when walking to play tennis on the University courts. WELCI We trust this year wi and profitable one for al Gi GE Dir Ru imbia's Finest" '- D * & Pleats Brif To -Campu This fall's campus fashior feature change and more chang With a softer sihouette, b o 1 brash colors and knickers f< those who have the nerve. The big silhouette change the eased skirt. Full skirts ai back a g a i n. Pleats presse boxed, inverted or stitched ai seen in nearly every skirt. The skirts come in gay plaid, brushy wools and bold color For those who don't like bermi ,ias, there are above-the-knc skirts, skirts wrapped over knet length pants and knickers. Sweaters are big and bulky the shaggier and furrier the be ter. This fall brings a revival < the thrtle neck, bigger and pre Lier than ever. The colors are brash; d e e pinks, purple, emerald greer stop-light yellow. Color combinp 'ions are wild-and fun. For campus the big overcoa n giant plaids or nubby tweed with a plush pile lining. The ca ,oat is longer and made of fak sheepskin or foam-rubber-backe iersey with lots of wooly-lam inings. The two-piece 1 o o k will b )ME lI be a most enjoyable I. )od luck, ORGE M. TROUP ector of Food Service ;sell House Th( Grey and g. with black 'em. . .m Sizes 5 to 1l C blouse, 5.5 slacks, 10.5 -D. Straight skirt, 14.95 Ladies' Spo your c "The fines A kilted shoe is like this trimly I favorite on ev Bucko in black, FINE tadies' Shoes you're invite our exci Miss" Gamecock 2 hours FREE parking at Taylor, Sa.eet ig Change s Fashions a everywhere. Bulky pullover tops of tweeds, or heavy wools worn d with pleated skirts or an arrow straight sheath. These too in big, bold plaids. Bulky pull overs also combine with culottes. s The tailored dress takes to e wild-colored jersey, pepper-and salt tweed or Glen plaid-sleeve less and often low-waisted. For evening, long and short dresses in stiffish fabrics that make their own shapes with skimpy tops, arched wide skirts. The colors-clear, bright greens, blues, pinks. The dresses are worn with colored satin shoes in colors that do not match the dress. ; Boots are back again, cropped below the ankle in bright or pale brushed leathers, high ones in plaid with a fur "collar." BRING YOUR I r C SPECIAL I d b Served in Main 5 P.M. - 1 e Broiled Delmonico Steak ........... Broiled Filet Mignon, Bacon Wi Whole Broiled Flounder ........... Roost Turkey With Dressing, Gi Fried Fresh S. C. Shrimp, Hush I One-half Broiled or Fried Chicl Broiled Shrimp - Peel 'Em and Served with Lemon, Cocktc Breaded Veal Cutlet with Tomc All Above Dinners e Salad, French Frie< Fresh Vel (Gentlemen: No ( rhe Bold and i Beautiful by marg/1 ld all wool plaid, spiced and white . . . match ix 'em . . . switch 'em. 5. A. Grey 100% cotton '5; B. Plaid all wool P5; C. Plaid vest, 7.95; skirt, 10.95 (also pleated rtwear Second Floor 3 kilt in urriCUlUm in hand sewn" Nhat we have in mind, >uckled style that's the ary campus. Genuine grey or cocoa 10.95 FOOTWEAR Lourie's First Floor d to use usive Charge Account j9 p, with purchase, N Parking Lot NSW Kappa Sigs Elect Officers for Fall Kappa Sigma social fraternity has elected new officers for the all semester of 1960. Harry (regory was elected grand mas ter and Jim Baldwin was elected rrand procurator. Other officers include: Jimmy rodd, grand master of ceremon ies; Bill Green, grand scribe; Frankie Rollins, grand treasurer; Brad McCutchen and John God bold, guards and Lewis Argoe, social chairman. Fraternity Elects 0 Fall Term Officers Sigma Phi Epsilon social fra ternity has elected new officers for the fall term. Bruce Shaw was chosen president and Jim Barfield was elected vice-presi dent. )ATE TO THE /o let MINN ERS Dining Room 0 P.M. ...................$1.50 rapped ........................ $1.65 ................... $1.00 blet Gravy .................. $1.00 "uppies ............. $1.00 ken ............................. $1.00 Eat Mii Sauce ...................... $1.00 ito Sauce .................... $1.25 erved with Chef's I Potatoes, One 3etable oats Required)