Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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■ f-rM • y ■'■ t ■.,^/F. ■■■ #=,' if -f.- ■ v"' . ■ CHRISTMAS EOmON ■| CHRISTMAS I t EDITION t••••••••••••» 1^10 'M VOLUME XXX CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1930 NUMBER 50 % I CLINTON AGLOW FOR CHRISTMAS City Transformed Into Qeautiful Fairyland for Holidays. Lights Flash Brilliantly With the. Arrival of Santa Claus and Streets Were Thronged To Welcome Him. With the Arrival of Santa Claus and the turning of the business section near the monument into a beautiful and vari-colored fairyland, Clinton took on the real Christmas spirit last Friday night. In spite of the rain, the distinguished visitor kept his appoint* nent and was greeted by hundr^s of children massed thick all over the square, eager* to see him up close, to touch him, perhaps to talk to him. All of young Clinton that could walk, ride or be “toted” was there. It was primarily a big night for the kiddies, who, with their parents, turned out en masse to wekome Saint Nicholas. As he stepped from the ves tibule, a real Christmas spirit seem ed to descend upon the city and hun dreds of joyous shouts went up from 4lif..great tj»jrpng of asvi,ftUy oM i>ania,’aiflire^m a lovely new red' suit, and with flowing white beard, mounted the big fire truck and was escorted for a short ride through the business section. Later he returned to the monument where he greeted the great crowd, after which he soon dis appeared to continue his visit to other cities. Another big event in connection with Santa^s arrival was the “turning on” of the brilliant Christmas lights. The plan of decorating by the city was similar to that of last year, with the addition of an unusually beautiful tree just in front of the Seaboard sta tion. The big globes on the white way in the entire busine.ss section, had all been tinted to harmonise with the col or scheme on the square. To add to the Christmas setting, four stream ers heavily laden with red, yellow, green and blue electric bulbs shining in festoons of lights, had been ar ranged around the Confederate monu ment and a large star piaced on top of the shaft. Three lovely trees, brightly illuminated in decorations, completed the picture and made the occasion a colorful and impressive t *3® BAPTISTS OPEN Cree i H'l ■ss any fa^rorable expressions have been heard on the beautiful decora tions and the fine display that has been made for the enjoyment of the people of Clinton and this community dwryig-the h^y The lights 7Will" be turhed“6n every night at six o’clock and will remain lighted until after Christmas. Credit for the Christmas display is due to Supt. Austin and his assistants of the water and light plant (both white and colored). His force labored untiringly for several days in prepa ration for the happy occasion to give Clinton a real Christmas appearance, and they succeeded admirabl]?. The lights are for the enjoyment of the community and any person or persons guilty of abusing or interfering with the decorations, wUl be guilty of a misdemeanor in the police court. r “INASMUCH AS«.” We have no community chest as the larger communities have, for which they have beea or are making drives, but we have our full share of poor people for whom we are under obli gation, in Christ’s sight, to make ade quate provision. The Woman's club, t'hrough theii* efficient president and A generous supply of clothing has been sent in by the ladies of the town. For the present there is a sufficient quantity on hand. As the colder weather comes on more bedding will i doubtless be needed. The most impera-1 tive need now is money to meet the demand for fuel, food and medicine. There is call for cooperation from ev 'active officers TflRTwmmitt?e 'have'erybody to'supply an grteqtnittB fund taken hold of the problem with a will to meet these needs. To this end the and they are deserving of every en- ccoragement from the re.st of us. They are managing th*- matter so that there is no overhead—what you give ladies expect to distribute envelopes to .every home and place of business | the first of next week and collect i them with your offerings the latter I all goes to the spot. Through the in- part of the week. Many will doubtless < lelligent cooperation of the city polite .save the ladies the trouble of calling! force, all ca.ses applying for help are | and the time by sending in their j 1nvgTtTga~te(hso that no^noney I^Arast- i ch«»vks.- These may be sent either tp j ed on dope fiends and other unworthy the president, Mrs. Bothwell Graham, | cases, indeed help is given in the form or to Mrs. Goyne Simpson, the treas- needed and not in cash to be misused prer. Fill out the heading of this no- by the unthrifty. Of course the chi!-' tice by reference to Matthew 25 and dren, who are not responsible, furnish act accordingly. “He that gives the greatest appeal. ! promptly gives twice.” By the kindness of the mayor, part of the city office Is the headquarters from which this work is done and where clothing is stored. During the three weeks since the ladies under- It may be remarked that accurate records are kept of all the cases min istered to and are opeh to inspection Sy anyone intere.sted in the matter, at the city, offk-e, on the days when the took this work clothing has been given workers are there. Some of our friends to 101 poor people. Fight families have "been given food. Coal, wood and nnadicine have been provided where urgently needed. In homes where sick ness has been found necessary help has been given. A more or less suc cessful effort has been made and is being continued to supply children of school-age with clothing and books to enable them to go to school. in the country may have supplies of food they are willing to give. If so j these may be left at the city office at any convenient time. We may ven ture to suggest that surely grocers will be willing to furnish food, drug gists medicine and fuel men fuel AT COST, to enable tnese ladies to do more with the money the people give. —“IT.” Synod Approves ' Former Pastor i Chicora Loan Locates Here! The Prejjyterian Synod of South Carplina, in special session in Colum bia Tuesday, authorized the borrowing of $75,000 or $85,000 by Chicora col lege to pay up all unsecured debts. This, it was estimated, would take care 4>f all indebtedness except bonds and that secured by mortgage. The synod, with Dr. H. W. DuBosej of Spartanburg, presiding, also au-l thorized the use for Chicora of' 20' per cent of the, money contributed > next year in the synod for benevolen-j ces but this must go back to the pres-' byteriea for ratification before becom ing effective. A finance plan submitted by I>r. J. M. Wells of Sumter, was referred to M committee headed by Doctor J¥e]l« to report at the next regular meeting. Bev. O. M. Abney Closes Pastorate The Rev. O. M. .Abney, for the past four years pastor of North JSroad Street Methodist church, brought his pastoT^ie to a close Sunday when he preached his closing sermons. Mr. Ab ney was greeted with large congrega tions and his parting message was qnUe appropriate. Mr. and Mrs. Ab ney leave today for Johnston where he has bean assigned to tha Methodist church. They have mmde many friends in Clinton who sinsarely regret that the; are lecv’.ng the chy. Friends in the. city of Rev. J. E. Mahaffey and Mr.s. Mahaffey, , will learn with interest that they are this week moving here from Lowndesville to make their future home, Mr. Mahaffey is no stranger in Clinton, having filled two four-year pastorates in the past at North Broad Street Methodist church. At the recent meeting of the Upper South Carolina .Methodists he was added to the super annuates of the conference after hav ing served as an itinerant preacher of the gospel for forty-three consecutive years. He became a member of the conference in 1887. Mr. and 5trs. Mahaffey have numerous friends here who appreciate their fine qualities, and who will unite in extending them a cordild and sin cere welcome in the community. BACK PROM GREECE George Mitchell, well known pro prietor of the Clinton Cafe, has re turned from s five months’ visit to Greece, his former home. George is a foil naturalized Ameri can citizen now, but in the early spring he could not resist the call of a visit back home to the old Father- land where be repeurts a great trip. Re had a fine time, he sajv hut be was pleased to get back “home.” And it might he added, that George’s friends are genuinely glad to lee Mm again after Ms extended vacation. i.i i \ vKj STATE MEET Contention Opens In Orange burg With Address By Presi dent. Goal Set for Year and General Board’s Report Heard. \n r K ‘.s'H- - -w h pf Orangeiiurg, Dec. 9. — Interest at the opening session of the annual state convention of the Baptists of South Carolina, which began here this afternoon in the auditorium of the' First -Baptist church, contered ar*>und the annual address of the president, Ithe Rev. \V. L. Hall, D.D., Spartan- j burg, and the reports of the general I board. I With a large attendance of niini.Sj: ters ahd other church workers repre senting the denomination throughout the state, a formal welcome was ex- ten<led on behalf of the city i)y Mayrr R. H.-Jennings. The welcome to the visitors on behalf of the ho.«t church was delivered by Roln-rt Li(ie. The re-. the. conve!ition 1’, Granner f ■mmi! USH from tne heart s own hearth stone eMull, dead ashes of care; Breathe, with the breath of the soul, new life In the embers of love gl owin i/k ere;^ Kindle aney? with friendship The fulV warm gW—till the eye [ Shines with the spirit of Christmastime On.the* humblest of passersbS^. \vas made hy Dr, IT president of Limestone ct)llege. Doctor Ball,, in his annual addrevs.s, spoke on “The Unemployed Resources of the Church,” in which' he stre.^sed pastor leadership, the laymen’s re- ! sponsibility, the unemployment prob- I lem with the attendant s(H-ial and eco nomic obligataions on the citizenship of the county. However, the speaker declared that this |)roblem was net to be compared with the unemployment in matters relating to the affair.^ of fthe chui*ch, and said that there is now I a sufficient number of unemployed within the ranks of the church to fonn a militant army for the cause of good throughout, the world. I The report of the general board was {presented by Dr. C, A. Jones of Co- jlunvbia, general secretary and treas- I urer. This report covered the general I work of the board for the year and a I report on the various institutions fo.?- jtered by the convention. With ret(aid I to finances the report showed that the 'receipts this year are slightly in ex- ces.s of those up to the same period j last year. The report recommonde-l ! abolition of the ministers’ insurance. |.The budget goal fur all a.-tivitiu*-Uu;- ing the year 19.” 1 wa.s placed in the report at At a special .session of the general board held during the itutrning a re- - ommendation was adojrted as to the j indebtedne.ss on the Baptist ho.^jr'tal. jThis was referr-ed to a sjrecial com- I mittee. I R. F. Tei-i-ell, eiiculation man.iger - js+f tbe Hapiiht I%)ur'M-uY pnesenttnf Grt*"- annual report for the church publica tion. Of special inter-est in this report was the fact that a considerable in crease was shown in the number of churches which are now carrying The Courier regularly on their annual budget. The report of the .Mutual Benefit j association of Baptist ministers was 1 made by Dr. W. T. Derieux of Coluin- ’ bia, and showed that death claims . were paid by the association to the 'families of six ministers who had died during the year. Tonight the annual convention .sev- 1 mon v\as delivered by the Ftev. B. F. i Allen of .Marion. .N'ew |)astor.s were jreteived and the (-(/jivention hearri an I address <in missions, j The devotional services at all ses- j sions of the convention ai'c being con- I ducted by the Rev. .lofin Lake, a for- ! mcr .'south Carolinian, now engaged in inis.sionary work in China. . C Jitinuing with nu.s.sions as this year's theme, the pastoi-.-’ conference concluded its sessif)ns this tnornin.;. I*ie})aiatoiy wor.ship was led by the Riw. C. K. I’uett. ^ ‘‘('ontinuing the .Mis.si<in N[)iiil in the Church,” by the Bev. W. Br.icok; “The Fastor’s BesponsibiHty tor Teaching Bible SLCwardship. ’ try the Kev. L. K. Simpson, and “Ci)nse- cfation for the Missionary Task,” by the Rev. H. M. Reaves, were the .spec ial sul>jects diseu.ssed. .SiMjeial stress w-as given the cause of missions tonight with an earnest plea by .speakers for a more detenvin- ed effort to further the work in the- foieign field. Dr. L, Watson, mis sionary to Brazil, with Miss Baker, also at work in the foreign field, and Miss I^wton, a recently returned worker from the foreign service, made short talks in regard to mi.ssion work, and an address on missions was deliv ered by Doctor Lake, China. 1 Aged Veteran 111 At Home 1 I I T. F. Milam, beloved Confederate veteran and known and esteem^ as “Uncle Tandy,” has been quite ill at his home on West Main street for the past week. His condition yesterday 'was reported as somewhat improved, and this will be good news to his many friends here and elsewhere, who unite in wishing for him a permanent re covery. J