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4 '• » f THE CHRONICLE StriTes To Be a Qeaa Newspaper, Complete, Newsy, and Reliable. Os Sbp Qllttttnri (Ebrntttrlf If Ton Don't Read THE CHRONICLE Ton Don’t Get the News. VOLUME XXXIX CLiNtON, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939 t NUMBER 49 WAR BULLETIN BOARD HELSINKI.—Finnish arn^ reports capture of many Russian prisoners on Karelian peninsular; unconfirmed re- Pascal M. Dies In Baltimore Well Known Business Man Sue* cumbs To Illness While Patient At Johns Hopkins. Largely At tended Funeral Here Sunday, j porta say Finnish raiders attack Rus- f jsina air base in Estonia. Friends in Clinton and throug-hout KIRKBNE, NORWAY.' Finns this section, were shocked early last'fight stubbornly in Arctic cold; un- Thursday night to learn of the death [co<nfi>^®<i reports telJ of Finnish air- of Pascal Mswit Pitts, 41, which oc-jm^n destroying 60 Russian planes at curred in Johns Hopkins hospital, Murmansk; defenders capture 200; Russian soldiers near Salmijarvi. | LONDON.—Britain condemns Rus- sian attack of Finland as “inexcus- f .able”; spurns quick peace with Gor-; many to escape "w'orse perils”; land-j ing of 13 survivors, three bdoies, re- j j veals torpedoing of British ci>al ship Horsted, 1,170 tons. j COPENHAOEN. — Norway issues i rush call for Scandinavian conference j 'to seek settlement of Finnish-Russian ' war, diplomats gather Thursday in Oslow. STOCKHOLM. — Sweden strength- 'ens military and civilian defenses; [calls up 40,000 men; mines terrhorial waters in Aahund Mands. WASHINGTON.—President Roose velt discloses he seeks way to use Finnish war debt payment for benefit of the little nation. PARIS.—French report repulse of German raids during artillery engage- j !ment on western front. i ROME.—.Scores of Italian.s seek to enlist in Finnish army. 'MOSCOW. —' Ru.ssia denk*5 crui.'<er KirofT and two destroyers daniagtsl in Hango battle. Gossett Will Speak At Trophy Banquet Here Tuesday Night TO BE CITY’S GUEST TOMORROW PASCAL MARK IMTTS Baltimore, Md., "where he had be<*n a patient for ten days. While it was known that .Mr. Pitts was quite a sick man, encouraging reports were being received by the family from atU*fMl- ing phy.Hicians when the .sad and u«- S. W. Sumerel, jm'sklent of the i expictetl news of his passing came. iClinton Rotary club, has announce<l' Funeral services for Mr. Pitts were that citizens of (4mton are cordially! h«*ld from the residence Sunday after- invked to attend the Jacobs blocking^ noon at 3:30, with the Rev. L P.'trophy banquet which will be held in; .McGee and Dr. D. J. Woods in charge.' Presb)rteTian college dining hall on Interment followed in Roaemont cem-:Tuesday evening, December 12, at; etery. One of the largest crowds ever, 7:30 p.m. He states that tickets for: assemibled in Clinton for such an oc-'the banquet have been placed on gen-' casion gathered at the home and'eral sale at George A. Copeland A. graveside to pay their last respects. Son’s store. | The beautiful and numerous floral{ The Clinton Chamber of Commerce^ tributee banked high on his grave has joined with the Rotary club in! Santa Claus will arrive in Clinton were added proof of his extended sponsorship of the event, and is in- Friday afternoon at 5:30 for his an- friendship and the high esteem in viting as it guests the class B state nual visit and to launch the official which he was held by scores of championship high school tesun of opening of the Christmas season. The friends in all walks of life. ,ainU>n. j parade arranged m his honor will be Active pallbearers w«*e R. J. PitU,; The guest speaker at the banquet j one of the biggeet evenU ever sUged J. H. Pitts, Jr., S. A. Pitts, Pack will be B. B. Gossett, a prominent here and is expected to attract several, « ^ ^ # h ws. todsv Mr Grmv HoMlngwwortb, W. J. Henry, H. D.;business men of Charlotte. N. C. [thousand, both young and old. from ng at fhe courthouse Midday af- n wm said twiay ny y. jt.ray Payne, S. G. Dillard, H. L. Eiohri- Preeesit will be the Associated Press this entire sectien. ,ternoon. the Isiurens county legisla Santa to Be Welcomed Here Friday In Elaborate Celebration Beginning With Huge Street Parade 5:30 P. M. COUm D^GATION HOLDS Long Session Of Legislature Seen Highway Battle Again Expect ed To Be Renewed. Hard Road Seen Ahead. Columbia, Dec. 2. — A long, /ough road probaUy lies ahead for South Cajr<riina’8 general assembly w'hen it starts anotiier seas ion next month. Legislators tih«iin.selves (believe thki will be the case if (the highway de- partmen-t-.‘State finance liattle is re- ' newed. The last s<'ssion ran to record I length, causing the lawmakers to .sw<«t in June laiith from tht; weather an<l attempts to isolve the que.stion of where to obtain money for gimeral state exiH-n.ses. .Adjournment came with a compromise by which $2,000,- 000 was onlered horr<me<l or taken outright from <be de|)artmK.‘n.t. Some house members st'e a possi bility that senatoTB wtho fired the biggest guns for the highway depart ment would be kens energetic in that couse next year becaune of approach ing elections. Some highway support ers, such as Speaker S^>1 Blatt of the [house, have visualized the taking of road money for general state expens es as a threat to an a<le<]uat<‘ rood system. Opponents of tth<* departm<‘nt held I to their view that all state funds sJvould be pooltsl and then appropri- attsl by th»‘ kgislature. Increasing stalx* in<i»*m<’, ref’ecting improved busim*:<« conditions, .-houJd ease the prohUmi <»f wh<‘re to get mon<*y to offset exiamses, some b-gis- lalors felt. Repn‘s<‘ntative <\ H. Gresham, of GnsmwoiHl, a l«‘a<k’r in th<‘ fight to l>ool all monies, pnslictsi that “all the funds will he put inti» one |>ot and all lh<* <le|)artnH‘i>ts f«s| tlwrefrom" during the session opening January 9. “The high way-s)tat«* finance tangle of la.'vi .seasitin nee<i n<it be a major prolik'm this coming session for arv- 'eral nwsons,” he said. “The caning Hection will have ita , influence on those grnUemen in the 'senate who object t» treating the I highway department m a minor de partment, and tlw channea cf | |’g**f the highway program at a certain ^figure (giving the yearly increase to • the general fund) will tie tnurh brighter thia eoming aeasion than it Greaham aaserted that “sooner or MEETING ON 1940 SUPPLY BILL way department back under the trul of tha genaral assenihly and the laiurena, j)ec. 5.—At ks Decentber to the public sometime in January, sooner the better tar good gevera- ment in )k*uth Carolma.** ^ „ tlther nwenbem of the faim eounoi "nie drfmrtmestt is governed by tha beiger. all-state fodthalL team, a assembled as Cheery St. Nicholas conies to Clin-'tive delegstion received reports from ^^|jy*^***! aie^eketed by cunt, w«rkn»n. Mr.. Il.'u W.Ui... R-pn-nUtfiw R-.b-rt f, Jl;. '•rL*'""- . ^ ... V«ion. .nd rr,i«U b, dilT«.«t ,«1 Mm. I. C. T.rh.r. »f 1—.kI tkM ,n.m .hr m.rm Puts, a widely connected and highly, The interference trophies will be the kiddies already excited and ready . . ^ ^ .1..— -i... k..» .»rtt Uar<Mk..r aS la* regsrded family of Jacks townahip. awarded to June Moore of Preabyte-:to pay homage to him. Wirea have "pokeemen m connection with next C W Wier and tL last seasion on (he uueetion of leuiv In 1928 Mr. PitU moved to ainton rian college, for South Carolina;!reached The Chronicle that the dis- y««r’» appropriation bill. The session .S^nff .. . ier and^ «o»iev for -—^ -i fed of Pkt. Sarvice company, and PkU ference had not Iwen announced when Irthbo^ nsgkms. He h. expecting ' * ^ ^ ^ Coal company. He was one of the [The Chronicle want to press. the boys and girls of the entire com-("*'*”****''" ^ delegation, also took “ ^ « ^ . (fce aontmar " well known ^ popuUr yoi^ busi-l The ^sb^rian i«^\'wunity to turn out en masse to great’part in tlw hearings. lirarkKs aaid that eolkcliona Ke,irei*e»tafiv* Tmry J. tJainm. of fleas men of the city, kind and consid-iteam, champions of the South At- , him. 1 A s|HK-ial committee ri-presrntinf f-ii;™. hehuid esiwcialHr in Sosrtanburr iwid h»- cxp«r e-l the crate of others, whole aouled, bright lantic conference and of the state; SanU’s coming will be the occasion the liaurens County Council of P**Tn' hiwhwav <k«af<nM>nt finanre- anela and jolly .always, and generous and “UtUe Four," will be present a.'for the beginni^ of the Yul«t.de sea-. Women, headad by Mrs. J. Gmy Har- execution, highway departsm nt-f.narwe- srgla accommodating. He was a member of guests of the Rotary club. jgon. As he rides up North Broad ris, president of the organiution, aak- Broad Street Methodist church, of the: A capacity crowd of more than street, Clinton’s lovely lighU wiH.wl ^ delegation to coopt-rste with , , ^ romrirnmiraM- mr^urr u, hnnr u &ji Chamber of Commerce, Lkms club, three hundred is expected to be pres- sparkle forth a welcome to the fam- the educational unit of the council in <. **^*|^ ^ end the mate’s kmeesl leeislative sca- and president of the Laurens County j^t at this, the South’s greatest foot- “P • WPA rur^ [[[ITtSuM"tk. 7L in hiKorJ." ne.. «rt.<m W.A the >■*'«* • ulien on thi. «.«nnMM o««« nor. “Tlw- oho .Mrh.'d the bnnl- .nemde^ent.. lure would ^ dwtnbmed in ; j^rtemiptwl hy olU to anM in other foi«ht. dr.wn.out l.i»cle of the pMl To add to t^ colorful .«t.n, m«- .olum. to and «-hool c-der.^ ^ eXmaJod inveotilution.. Law. chants and business firms will pro- in ail sections of the county. Mrs.), . .... v-ej i- al trees in frorrt of their i Elizabeth G. Hinton, WPA di.strict li- JSli ^ he said bn-ary director explained the plan be- t~ . . . ing followed in other counties, and “the temporary sessHpn was a Fish and Game asaoei Pitts’ death Clinton loses s citizen j President Sumerel of the Rotary whose life was marked by integrity, club urges local citizena to accept the one who was 'honest and upright in invitation to attend the banquet, and all his transactions, who loved his .if possible to purchase their tickets family and home, and who did many prior to 'Tuesday afternoon, although good deeds for others so quietly that I tickets will be on sale ilt the door none but he and those he aided knew Tuesday evening, of them. His host of friends will Join with 'the faintly in mourning his death. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Es- BEST DRILLED FRESHMAN Cadet Private W A. Presftiwood, Presbyterian college student from Sa-lin readinetw for his coming by spec- vide individual establishments, to be lighted snd con nected with the street lighting sys tem. a The thrilling news that Santa is to be the city’s guest again this year means that everything is being put service seseion cannot expect it to Im* .•sttled with much the less time this time,** ther Holland Pitts; three small sons,!vannah, Ga., was chosen as the bestiially appointed committees. The city three years, or since he had occupied Arnkher Spsutanburg k^gudator, a 1 # ai. v— a <he oATice. He specifically asked that Reprewentative Bruop Littlejohn, as- ■'*171!? .Jl •- >• ^ rrtaink*;».««) that of r.v«.u. i. '7" / .k P™'""*®” ® Icrtain aaHlatanta in ttle tax dopart-'far beyomf our .xiuartationa and Uie .h.p for th. pron,..l.un of th.- I>braty._^ ,,,, f«r;n..ttor of mioinK nn,my. whidh wa. * I. ko * IJ coun y. partiee to know by the first of'our main pnoblom at the Uuk, Hession, truck or bu,. would^ A««r .URgoatin* IhM a tax;.ahould n.d «»». a d«.l of ««. ular routes would be establi.<hed for ' ^ . . . .. Mark, 'Thomas and Exlward Pitta; one drilled cadet in the freshman R.O.T.C.'water and light department has com-1covering the territory, it wks ex- collector be appointed and new quar-jCem this time." ters be provided for his staff, Repre brother, W. R. Pitta; one aiater, Mrs. olasa in a competitive drill completed jpleted its job of stringing the neoes-. plained. H. liougias Gray, truikee! nnnL.' Ina Rlltnnh: tiiroo hsIf.hmtKdm Ratyi 'nn MimniMi Mnm/latr mmi-ninfv aarv wirdMl tda riimisK ttux rwawaar fdar'r.Kainman of the TieW I.AUrenS COUntV . . . I \^laJl WeSl IvlAal MR. MERCHANT Ina Rumph; three half-brothera, Ray; on the campus Monday morning. Claire and Floyd Pitts; one half- sister, Mrs. W. C. Milam, all of this cHy? Clinton Couple Wed 50 Years! Mr. and Mrs.* C. Bragg, who reside ' near here on the Musgrove road, ode- j brated’ their 50th wedding anniver-j sary last Friday. Birs. Bragg is the' daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.' F. iBtrange of Walnut Grove, Spartan- buig ooonlty, and Mr, Bragg M the aen of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bragg df Walnut Grove. They were married at Platdine. Mr. (and Ifos. Bragg have four sons and one daughter. They are: W. E. Bragg, H. P. Bragg, F. D. Bragg and,' C. £u Bragg, all emi^oyees of Joanna, Textile Mills Co., GoMville, and Mrs. G. Wa Waflensine of Clinton. Mr. and Mra. C. Bragg also have eight grand-' children. i CLUB AT CROSS HILL Making ka Arst fooxnal appearance of the aeaaon, the odiege glee ehzb* under the direelkm of Dr. John G.j Barden cf tha ftvnlty, presented A eoneert in the Croat HHl aohod au-, ditori um last FMday emiofr | Christmaa is just around the comer. There are thousands of Christinas shoppers in your trade area who are starting their holiday buying, and will be attracted by your messages in THE CHRONKXE. Now is the time to start and go after your share of this Christmas business. Our advertising de partment is ready to assist you with helpful iUustratkms. The cheapest and most effec tive advertising known is News paper Ad^'erti8ing. Placed in the home newspaper, your store metMoiTk* is read by all members of the family. If you donH get your share of Christmas trade your com petitor will. Begin now and talk each week to the people of Clin ton’s trade area through— The Chronicle "The Paper Everybody Reeds" Loses Father ,.ary wire. W fumMh the pow« for ehairm.n of the new Ixiuren. .Hy the pr«wnt «Twng«neut would |.noth*r briU'.nt array of ainton library here, •nnouiK.j.l that ^ light. To.d<ltot^-ii«tinK, .t.^. buildiw^now pr«aic.ny compU-Unl,^^,^ nemindod Uiat office room, ers of heavily laden electric bulbs and pledged his support in puttingi ,. . n....rn.rt .i.,.,,! . have been arranged around the monu-jinto effect the rural distribiAion »y*-if - • ? r*»rrwwielintr^ the ■ - • • • • ... I. 1. .L . at . V ^^ilfor improving and 'remodeling t:he,^ ^ Elloree Friday on account of the JL ... I t interior ment. Several lovely trees in the cen- tern, adding that ^ entire board j oarticularlv ter of the town brilliantly illuminated • would likewise be interested in the ^ kihtldKnjr ^ |Wiil complete the perfect Owistmaa' project. Representative Wasson was^ picture, one of the most beautiful I informed in reply to his query, m Yule d^orations in the state. [an ' appropriation anywhere from fJ||f|fQn C!nAllllHI fO I A number of school and buskieas[11,866 40*14,000 would be sufficient.) floats will appear in the colorful pa-Wr. Gray said that 13,000 volumes ade. Cash prizes will be awarded for the three best school floats, also the three best commercial floats, $25, $15 «.u« b. ava^ablo a. fho imw Hwy.1 Bc BanqUCt GuCStS representing ti^ ^li^ in ainton Chamber of Commerce rwms in the city hall build-^ «nd $10. reopoctivHy. Muak for Mio'i^. which haa be« n oprr^ion on-, tha annual Marforonee "f di^ni al«> aa a ^ Preabyforian ooikjo next county ^ituhon for a numhor of mrenint, a C. Gilo., prow- I occasion will be furnished by the ool- jlege and school bands. ! Friday will be a gala day in Clin ton, everybody invited to attend the coletmtion. |S;:m"co',^n aBcBna .fl_.rt.te t«m. TRAMMELL ON ALL-STAR TEAM new method would be of more popu-'™T“‘ ^ years. Thirty-seven substations aro being supplM und^ the current set up. It was ittte expressed view of the I Alvin Trammell, member of Clin ton high’s championship footbsR team this year, has been sdeCUd a tackle to take part in the third annhal all- star game to be played in Chad^jle next Saturday. ^ DR. YOUNG IMPROVING Friends of Dr. Jack H. Young, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, will be fl^ to know that he jis impro'vinc at his home. iar appeal and develop an extension death of his father, William 11. B(bJ- lard, 77. Mr. BaJlanl, a native of Orangeburg county, was the first law enforcement officer of the Urwit of EJloree and a member of the first rural police force when that agency wa.s establiabed in the county. He had been identified with law enforce ment for 40 years, but had retired soone ten years ago. Mr. BaHard is survived by 'his wid ow, two daughters, and six sons. y To Show Picture Of Palestme ^ “A Pilgrimage t iVlestine," will Coii*”k; R WiWw wiirbe iiedia(*«‘at ^ Pi^ church here on the evening of De cember ISth at 7:30, to whoch the dsnt of the body, haa (amiounoed. In additson to the members of the imembers of ainton bigh school’s of the service iclass B state championship team and Aa spoikesmen for the delegation,, . - ^ ...u • Senator Cromer gave assurance of | ^ ^™*‘?P**, ... . , careful study and consideration '^night,’’^!*^^ The koture ’ sAimitted plan. Appropriations 1^^ '^ be iiade by Rev. W. L. Long of Tire made annuaJly by the ^ hlockom in ' K»cl««hurtig, twin brotiH-r.of Bsv. W. for honofit of th. flhrer, -ao-!^ N. of th. d»reh conferences. eiatkm. ^ The new library butkling erected at a coat of approximately $$5,000 as a| Mr. and Mrs. Fkmnh Oaidey visited WPA projett, will be fondly opened'friends in Greenwood Sunday. here. Mr. Long wHi show a aeries of teehnicalor fnetures which be aiada' during a reomt ten weeks tear af Palestine.