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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C.
Thursdoy, June 12, 1941
Plans Made For
Annual Air Show
Number of Pilots To
Take Part In Program
Sunday At Barksdale
Field. ^
C. C. Giles, local aviation enthu
siast. stated yesterday that plans are
being completed for the second an
nual Laurens County Air show to be
staged under the auspices of the Lau
rens Bundles for Britain unit at
Barksdale field Sunday afternoon,
June 15. Mrs. Robert Richardson and
Miss Mamie Kendrick, of Laurens,
are handling arrangemerfts for the
event, with Mr. Giles assisting from
this part of the county.
James Wood, manager of the Rock
Hill airport and veteran barnstormer,
will serve again as master of cere
monies. Persons attending last year’s
show will remember him as the, man i feraed because of age could be called
“who put the punches in the acts,” I for service later.
the promoters said. j Senator Hill, of Alabama, in charge
Private pilots were invited to enter j of the bill, told the senate that four-
WOULD DEFER
ALL DRAFTEES
OVER 28 YEARS
Washington, June 10. — President
Roosevelt would be authorized to de
fer compulsory military service for
men 28 years of age or older under
legislation which won tfentative sen
ate approval today.
Final action on the measure await
ed disposition of amendments to per
mit the government to take over
strike-bound defense plants. ^
A committee recommendation for
the deferment authority was accept
ed on a voice vote and with little
debate. It would apply to men who day by General Philip B. Fleming,
have reached the age of 2lB by July 1,1 wage-hour administrator.
1941, or on the same date in any} Effective June 30, a minimum of
subsequent year, and who have not
been inducted into the service by
that time.
The amendment would not alter
require all men from 21 to 36 to be
present provisions of the law which
registered and classified. Those de-
TEXTILE WORKERS
GET PAY INCREASE
OF 5 CENTS HOUR
300,000 Employes .
Receive Raises June 30
Under Wage-Hour Law.
Washington, June 8.—A wage in
crease of 5 cents an hour for 300,000
textile workers, the largest single
group to receive raises under the
wage-hour law, was announced Mon-
of the order in this respect.
idanufacturers have opposed regu
lation of pay deductions R>r such
purposes, vidiile labor spokesmen
have demanded that thp practice of
deductions be abolished.
About 650,000 persons are ttnploy-
ed in the ii^ustry vtdiich manufac
tures a>tton textiles, towels, sheets,
pillow cases, silk, rayon, linen, cord
age and twine.
creases:
Cottrni workers—207,000.
Textile products (dieets,
cases, etc)—28,700.
Silk and rayon—47,000. *
Cordage and twine-^,000.
Jute textiles—1,500.
pillow
THORNWELL COMBIENCEMENT
fContinued from,page one)
37cents an hour must be paid in}desires and Christ. Decisions, he said.
the ribbon cutting and spot landing
contest, a feature attraction of the
afternoon, in which cash prizes will
be awarded.
Other acts being scheduled for the
show include a three-man troup in a
balloon ascension, a girl flying in
rtraight and delayed parachute
jumps, male and female acrobatic
flying and sky writini'.'*'
Arrangements were being made for
the appearance of the “Ercoupe," the
unconventional airplane piloted much
on the order of an automobile and
fifths of the draftees were being ob
tained from the 21-28 age group be
cause these were better able to serve
from a physical and economic stand
point.
Approximately 7,000,000 men reg
istered under the selective service
would be affected if the president
were granted such authority and
chose to exercise it.
the industry. This will raise the pay
of the lowest scale workers from
$13 to $15 for a 40-hc week. Since
October, 1939, the minimum wage
has been 32*^ cents.
Fleming said the new wage order
would contain no provisions restrict
ing deductions for purchases in com
pany-owned stores or rentals of com
pany-owned homes, but that a wage-
hour represefitalive would conduct
hearings in various textile centers
with a view to possible amendment
between selfishness and Christ must
be made all through life, and the
finest way in which to develop self
is through lives of unselfishness and
services dedicated to the Master.
Selfishness bids us to take the bad
and leads us to rob ourselves of that
which is highest and best in life.
Selfish desires give ease, pleasure,
popularity for a time at lea^ Christ
on the other hand gives that whid)
is noble and abiding. No man can
serve two masters. Be sure, therefore,
in making your decisions that you
choose Christ rather than the worldly
and material things'of life.
senior Play Given
On Monday evening the senior
class in a most creditable manner
‘
presented two pi
“The Right An
swer” and “The Old Maid’s Convoi-
tion.”
Those taking part in the first en-
of workers would receive pay Catherine Ken
nedy, Polly McLeod, Hilda Woodside,
Dorothy Smith, Clara Malpass, Doro
thy Wells.
The cast in tHe second jjart of the
program included: Chloe McClure,
Betty DuBose, Dorothy Smith, Doro
thy Cumalander, Martha Boozer, El
eanor Barnett, Jean Curry, Dorothy
Wills, Clara Malpass, Mildred Davis,
Hilda Woodside, Bruce Quarterman,
Polly McLead, Catherine Kennedy,
Winifred Hoskins.
SPECIAL OFFER
Gao# Hoaaekaeping, t years for
|4.M. CaoBopelttaB, t years far ft JM.
JAMES W. CALDWELL
“Ta V HagastaM 1^”
FOR PERSPIRINa FEET
USB
STA-DRI lo™n ‘
At Tour Draggist’t S5e
r
CHURCH GROUP TO
MEET AT TDRMONSVILLE
The second annual conference of
described by its originators as-^foolUhe-continuing_.^Methodist Episcopal
proof.” Church, South, of South Carolina will
A number of between-the-acts convene in the Collins Denny Me-
skits. with Laurens county talent oc- morial church at Timmonsville onj
cupying the major roles, are being (June 13. The conference will last'
arranged as added entertainment and}through Sunday afternoon June 15.
“would be worth the admission Churches in this county remaining
alone,” Mrs. Richardson said. ! with the Methodist Ep>iscopal Church,
^ j South, are the Leesville church and
EASTERN STAR TO MEET Bailey Memorial church. Rev. C. R.
The James B. Parrott chapter. Or-] Anderson and delegates from the
der of the Eastern Star, will meet churches will attend the conference.
Friday evening at eight o’clock in the During the Sunday afternoon ses-
Masonic temple. At this time dele- sion of the conference, ministerial
gates to the grand chapter meeting ‘ appointments will be read in accord-
in Charleston will be elected, officers ance with the usual Methodist cus-
haye announced. ‘tom.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
June 16 and 17
^TipiNicoe*!
Song$I
plus
MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
June 16 and 17
"Cheers For Miss Bishop"
With MARTHA^ SCOTT, WIL
LIAM GARGAN, SIDNEY BLACK-
MER, EDMUND GWENN, DORO
THY PETERSON, STERLING HOL
LOWAY, DONALD DOUGLAS, LOIS
RANSON, MARSHA HUNT and in
troducing MARY ANDERSON.
This is a film for all the people in
I all the towns and all the cities in
the America which it depicts, with
perception and fidelity, over a pe
riod of 53 years. It is a film for
everybody who ever went to school
and for everybody who didn’t, and
for both sexes and all ages. We urge
you to see it!
plus
“INFORMATION PLEASE.”
“PICTURE PEOPLE.” “NEWS.”
10 A. M. Show—TUESDAY.
10c and 20c
Feature starts 2:19, 4:21, 7:19, 9:26.
THE MARCH OF TIME
presents
“CHINA FIGHTS BACK”
Cartoon, “PLUTO’S PLAYMATE.”
“NEWS.”
10 A .M. Show—MONDAY.
10c and 28c
Feature starts 2:27, 4:33, 7:27, 9:37.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
June 18 and 19
"Power Dive"
With RICHARD ARLEN, JEAN
PARKER, HELEN MACK, ROGER
PRYOB and CLIFF EDWARDS.
"Little Men"
With JACK OAKIE, KAY FRAN
CIS, and GEORGE BANCROFT.
plus
“FISHING FEVER.”
9:30 A. M. Show—WEDNESDAY.
10c and 15c
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
June 20 and 21
“INFORMATION PLEASE.”
“SPQRTSCOPE.”
. “NEWS.”*
10c and 28c
Saturdajr’t feature starts Z:46, 4:57,
7:00, 9:22.
EEEREWWWRIWEWEUWREEItEEEEEl
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
June 18 and 19
'The Round Up"
With RICHARD DIX, PATRICIA
MORRISON, PRESTON FOSTER,
DON WILSON, BETTY BREWER.
'Too Mony Blondes"
With RUDY VALLEE, HELEN
PARRISH, LON CHANEY, JR., ED
DIE QUILLAN, JEROME COWAN.
plus
“WHITE EAGLE” — Chapter 1 —
with BUCK JONES and RAYMOND
HATTON.
9:30 A, M. Show—THURSDAY.
10c and 15c
* FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
Jane 29 and 21
CHARLIE CHAN carries on in his
latest adventure—
Dead Men TeU
With SIDNEY TOLER, SHEILA
RYAN, ROBERT WELDON and SEN
YUNG. ^
Friday’s feahire starta‘2::57, 5:14,
7:57 and 10:14.
Saturday's feature starts f:57, 5:14,
7:37 and 10:00.
"Soddle Motes"
Starring The 3 Mesquiteers—^ROB
ERT LIVINGSTON, BOB STEELE
and RUFE DAVIS.
Your favorite trigger trio. Ridin*
down the action tfkil to nevf thrill-
packed adventurea! Pledged to a eode
of justice and united in Tight or funl
Friday’s feature starts 2:00, 4:17,
7:00 and 0:11
Saturday’s faature starts 1:30,-3:53,
6.16 and 8:39.
“MYSTERIOUS DR. SATAN” —
Chimter 6.
la A. M. Show—SATURDAY.
lOe and 30e
Clinton, S. C
BELK’S
Clinton, S. C
■SUMMER VALUES!
HOT WEATHER SPECIALS -i SHOP and SAVE
MEN’S
SLACK SUITS
Matched, sanforized, cool
Suits — Malay material
Blues, tans, greens—
$1.98 Suit
Other Slack Suits—
$2.95 up
POLO SHIRTS
Special purdiase Boys*
Meshweave Polo Shirts.
Crew and button neck. All
colors and irizss—
25c Each
i _
MEN’S PANTS
Correctly styled, ddight*
fuHy eo^ Rivercrest pants.
Big selection. Sizes 29 to
44—
$1.97
TOWELS
Big thick, heavy Turkish
Towels. Soft, absorbent,
pastelB and white with ctd-
ored borders. Stock op now.
14c Ea^
FATHER’S DAY
June 15th
REMEMBER HIM WITH A
USEFUL GIFT
BONAIRE SHIRTS
Plain whites, stripes. Cool mesh
weaves. Sanforized — fast colors.
The same quality found in |1.50
shirts. SizM 14 to IS—
98c each
Quality Archdale jo
Shirts
An Ideal Gift
MEN’S TIES
New shipment four-in-hand
Ties, all wanted colors. Re
silient construction — and
you may choose from our
large range of summer
patterns—
49c —98c
BEACHWEAR
Yes, we have it — Bathing
Suit^ Play Suits, Shorts,
Slacks. Everything that’s
needed fmr fishing, swim
ming or playing—
49c to $4.95
RUGS!
Another shippimit 9x12
Congoleum Rugs. $5.95 val-
acs..What a value—
$2.99
CHAMBRAY
New shipment pls^ end
striped Chnmbray. Yard
wide, fast colors. A value
St 29e—
15c Yard
NEW SHIPMENT
COOL COTTON
DRESSES
“Winnie Mae**—« quality name in
cottons. Co<d crisp'v<d]es,\]H‘inted
seersuckers, j^tstesTOuaBly^plus
style. Sizes 14-20 and 38-44—
$t.97
Other Cool Cotton Shears—
97c
THEY’RE HERE!
New
COCOANUT
STRAWS
Frame your face in one of these
“ParasoAsize” Brims.. Fashimiable
for summer. Only—
97c Each !
HOSE
New skipment Ladiee* fuU-
fhshimied Hose, 2 .and 8
thread. SBcht irr^^ukurs df
79c quality—
25c Pakr
1.
sajcs
New washable summer
Silks, besaiifid qhalliY. All
new dainty prints. YshieB
to 69c ysid—
33c Yard
CHENILLE ~
SPREADS
Beautiful tufted Qmnffle
Spreads. AO wanted colors.
A 11.98 value-
99c
DRESS
LENGTHS
Quality. Bemberg Sheers,
washable Silk Prints and
Rayons. 3Vi to 4-y&rd
lengths. 79c yard ^values.
Extra i^sdal—
Eildi
SHEETS
Belk’t 4.year Sheets. You
himw the quality. ^1x99.
Placed low— *
74c
42xS6
19c
VALUES - Barpm Bnsneirt - Vi
r
Twuiis I9u>es
Mco’a and Boyi^ Ibunis
Shoes, in brown npid bine—
47c Pair
Prints, Siewx
Fast cslor, yard wide
Prints and colorful new
thin sheers—
10c Yard
Auto Seat Covers
Fit any car. CssL durable.
Extra value—
$1.00 Each
Fast Color Prmts
New shipment shert
lengths, vite ,to lie ydw—
Slurts, ShortS'
Men’s Mi cut Shirts and
combed yum Sarlii ribbed
Shirts—
ISe limb
2 for 2Sc
IJl ll-fclM III II
Biith diHfhi
Hfuvy terry cM Wash
icEMh
i'. '.•’’t J"-
Lawn Chairs
Ch«in,^M«d
ttr Fwe> ar
HIS Each
Overafl Pants
Bays’ ass-wt. OTarall
Buta. 8ia« « to U—
59c Pair
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