Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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6 The Soaring V-? WFSxA Russell Vance, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Vance, recently advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. As seen in the accompanying photograph of Russell attired in his Scout uniform, he has a full complement of Merit Badges which are symbolic of his numerous accomplishments. There are 21 Merit Badges required to become an Eagle Scout, of which 11 are mandatory and the remaining ten are left to the Scout's own choosing. Just what does a young man like Russell have to do to gain the rank of Eagle Scout? Brief descriptions of the mandatory Merit Badges are as follows: CAMPING ? The Scout has to pack his supplies and gear, set up a campsite, improvise a trail shelter, sleep under the sky and in a tent he has pitched, and hike, at least once, two miles each MAY ISSUI In the May issue of THE for 1969 graduation. If you ha1 lege, a technical education si and send it with a photograph Clinton, S. C. or bring the m Building. It is not necessary Please be sure the inforr NAME NAML Ur SUHOUL DATE STUDENT EXPECTS DOES THE STUDENT PLAN NAME OF COLLEGE STUDE NAME OF PARENTS EMPLC ADDRESS OF PARENTS PLANT OR PLANTS WHE1 (Information and pictures mui Of An Eagle S way to and from the campsite. COOKING ? The Scout has to make hot, well balanced meals for himself and companions including in the menu: soup, meat or fish, two fresh vegetables, biscuits or bread, a cooked dessert to serve five people ... five different complete meals. CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY ? The Scout must learn about his community's history datipg back from the Indians to the present people. He must also learn where and what business and the government do in his community, and must listen to and discuss opinions on public issues. CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION ? The Scout must be familiar with the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, the three branches of the Government, the names of Senators and Representatives of his state. He must also make reports of the above mentioned. NATURE ? The Scout must be familiar with his surroundings, such as: trees, shrubs, flowers and oiner plants, the soil and commonly found rocks and rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION ? The Scout must know about soil erosion and how to prevent it. He must also be aware of domestic and industrial polution and think of ways to eliminate them so that we may have usable water. E TO FEATURE 69 GR, CLOTHMAKER we are plar ve a son or daughter graduatii chool or nurses training, plej i of the graduate to THE CL( aterial by Mack Parsons' offic that the graduate be wearing nation is legible to insure acc TO GRADUATE TA rwTro r*r\T r ror A V/ A LiXL VA/I^ I nmu NT PLANS TO ENTER )YED AT CLINTON MILLS RE PARENTS ARE EMPLOY st be in by May 1, 1969.) THE CLOTHMAKER kout PERSONAL FITNESS The Scout must be know] e d g a b 1 e concerning hi physical and mental healtl and how to maintain an improve himself wit] proper exercise, food, sleej and personal traits. FIRST AID ? The Scou must learn what to do ii case of an emergency unti professional help is availa ble such as: properly con trolling or stopping bleed ing, applying sterilize dressings; restore breath ing, treatments for shod or fainting. He must als know how to care for cuts scratches, burns or scalds insect stings or bites am the meaning of "First-Aid. SWIMMING ? The Scou must learn how, and be abl to do the side stroke, breas stroke, and other style over a prescribed distance must be able to float wit) and without the aid of any thing. He must know th< precautions to be taken be fore anyone attempts t< swim. LIFESAVING-Thi Scout must learn differen types of rescues usinj reaching, throwing, an< floating devices. Also, th< use of street clothes (in fl \ : J - natcu; iu piUViue bUppur and aid to floating. Knov how to enter water an< make approach to a rescue and how to tow the victin ashore, and to apply rescu< breathing such as mouth to-mouth and chest pros sure arm-lift techniques. SAFETY ? The Scou must be aware of safety practices in: walking, bicy cle riding, automobile driv ing in a town or in th< ADUATES ining to feature candidate! rig from high school or col ise fill in the blank belov )THMAKER, Clinton Mills e in the Clinton Mills Offici ; a cap and gown, uracy in the newspaper. fED BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID _ Clinton, S. C. Permit No. 59 S d h >, t n il '1 VOL 18, NO. 1 d k country, learn safety in the g home and surroundings, ; and and always be safety ; conscious thereby eliminat3 ing any hazards. ? These Merit Badges, along with the ten the t Scout chooses himself, takes e many hours of patience, t practice, reading, learning s and research to achieve ?, this high honor of Eagle h Scout. Ray Godfrey, assistant e overseer of Carding in - Plant two, had twin sons, o David Lynn and Darrell Glenn, who became Eagle Scouts at the same time in e 1961. Russell is a member of ? Troop 111 which is spon* sored by the Clinton Kie wanis Club. t ? SERVICE 1 FOR FE] Congratulations to the f cently received their Clinton t 20 Y / Nellie M. Sherrifield Adolphus C. Meadors 2 Mary D. Bright 15 Y Frank T. Moore 10 Y 3 Marion C. Hiers r Rosie W. Scott >, 5 Y A Richard G. Turner .... Ruby F. Wright Leroy J. Calhoun Pervis Richey, Sr George Robert Smith Mfhv #c the Hut* Hifii m m mm J w w m* W VW WfVI The early historians of C exact date of the Resurrectior in 325 A.D., a group of r - the Roman Emperor Constan formula as we now know it. following the first full moor day of Spring. Consequently, from March 22 to April 25. MARCH, 1969 ( ~G i MARCH, 1969 Completes Basic Training 1 Pvt. Dennis Laney, son of Mrs. Edna Laney and the late Jack Lanev has mm - pleied basic combat training at Ft. Bragg, N. C. Dennis is the grandson of Clyde ( and Jesse Laney. AWARDS BRUARY ollowing employees who rei Mills' service awards: EAR Lydia Plant No. 2 Plant No. 1 EAR Plant No. 1 EAR Lydia Plant No. 2 EAR Plant No. 1 Plant No. 2 Plant No. 2 . Plant No. 2 Lydia treat Every Year? Christianity didn't record the i. So, at the Council of Nicea, eligious leaders headed by tine adopted the Easter date Easter is always the Sunday i after March 21st, the first Easter can arrive anywhere (