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V Poge Two THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C .Thursdoy, Mqy 14, 1942 TIME FOR SECURING GAS RATION CARDS EXPIRES TODAY; RATIONING BEGINS FRIDAY Registration for gasoline rationing The actual mileage from home to In this community began Tuesday > business to home, and (4) The total and will continue through today mileage traveled each working day (Thursday). i STRICTLY IN PURSUIT OF ' HIS The registrations are being made! GAINFUL OCCUPATION GRAMMAR SCHOOL PUPILS TO PRESENT THE BAND WAGON' . — ■» ■ On Friday night. May 15, at 8:30, approximately 100 student* from the three Clinton grammar schools and the public school band will present “The Band Wagon,” a musical com- AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered'On Our Rounds. Many friends here will be interest ed in the cable received by Mrs. Dill B.* Ellis from CAPTAIN ELLIS,'under the direction of Fred in the afternoons from 3 to 7 p.m.i Salesmen, farmers who bring their • s " , ’ Boukniaht A svndosis of the nlnt by teachers and other volunteers. All produce to town, and other persons fcTlCs ^ P schools in the city and rural sections who find their allotment of gasoline; ’ The hov« . •'be open during these hours as too small for the actual pursuit of 1 T* 1 * .^ oys 0 *. ***• interstate"band, their gainful occupation, after dili- will^be open during registration centers. The Negroes will register at Bell Street school. Today being the last day, car own ers are advised by the board they must present their motor vehicle registration card before a gasolne ra tion card will be issued. After Fri day, the 15th, motorists will only be permitted to purchase gasoline in this rationed area in accordance with the provisions of the emergency gasoline rationing regulations.’ Local Draftees Fail To Pass Examinations Thirty-three white draftees sent Monday morning by the local draft board to Fort Jackson for In duction into the United States army. Four Clinton registrants in the group, William B. Blakely, Ralph Benjamin, Robert Downs Glenn and Flag-Raising Exercises At Thornwell School An interesting flaj-raising exercise was neld in front of Thornwell high school in lieu of the chapel service on Saturday morning. It is rather interesting how wide spread was the interest in this cere mony. In the first place, the Thornwell Citizens club bought the pole from Paul James Quinton, were turned ~ hysical examinations and their homes here Coach Walter A. Johnson. A loyal down on phys son of the home, Thomas Mayers, returned ter the Tuesday e quota, wim v»cn. uougias mcAruiur some-! me ooys oi me interstate^band, ,, ; ’ :—' n th«r> In th# where in the Pacific stating that he under the guidance of the absent- Provided funds with which to pur-. night. Several others in th Pacific, stating that ne under the gu^ce of the ab^nt hase ^ chain for elevation of the whose names were not available last Aus minded Professor Evans, P 18 ^ fla g. The flag itself was the gift to 1 night, were also rejected and retyra- gent effort to reduce their gasoline:^®?. sa * e : cable, headed - traha. .said: ‘ Made mv first safehr. Ferd Jacobs, arrive on the limit for a “supplemental ration c However, after the rationing be gins, gasoline may be abld without presentation of any cara to vehicles or boats clearly identifiable )as lances, hearses, govemmen river tugs, public conveyances for to give a glee club concert in Me- H. H. TONEY, a subscriber to mortal hall Senator Tree, played by your favorite newspaper,” called to ! William McElhannon, and his lovely ambu- 1 our attention the other day a- coin- j daughter, Betty Lu, played by Barrie * hides" I cidence in the label on his paper and'Jean Wingard, are also among the ’ 1 his birthday. He wondered if_ we arrivals. The senator has wired his b ,,o._ had a new system for putting the date appointee, Cadet Gray, played by Non-essential users, and those who i* re. °r ^ he " ^ p n a f nt nn 1 of subcribeis’ birthdays on the paper Billy Golden, to meet him at the rail- drive less than six miles per day to L 1 ! or if u merely happened that May way sUtion. Failing to locate the ca- their office/qr in their work—Will re- military, naval, federal, or state gov- tl ceive Cari A. Good until July i.lemmental travel order authorizing Card contains seven stamps: each! suc b vehicular travel. J stamp will purchase three gallons of The county rationing board urged j n ^ United Service Organization gas. ThiS person can purchase twenty- motorists to remember that this [ campa jg n to secure pledges for con- one gallons of gasoline at any time "emergency gasoline plan is only, jij U tions to carry on work and rec- before July 1. temporary; that the permanent plan r e a |ion activities among boys in miti- A persons who drives six or more which will go into effect on July 1' tary service, CLARENCE F. OAK- ed up the baggage so amusingly that will probably be even 1 'more strict. Games Listed For Saturday The Mid-Caroline textile baseball i league will continue its schedule Sat- det at‘the depot, the senator leaves Betty Lu seated on a bench while he goes to phone. Gray and Betty Lu exchange opinions |n clever repartee. Meanwhile, two red-caps, Mose, play ed by Richard Hampton, and Sam, _ played by Charles Oakley, have mix- rie P h0 “. from the Capitol building in Wash ington. There was general interest in prep aration of the event, but special inter est was taken by Richard Allen and, Frank DuBose. Richard has been urday with Joanna playing at Enoree, charged with the responsibility of i and Buffalo in Clinton, looking after the flag. The exercises consisted of singing of “America,” the raising of the flag, brief remarks by Dr. L. R. Lynn, pledge of allegiance to the flag and country, recitation of the 121st Psalm, Singing of “The Star-Spangled Ban ner,” and a prayer by Rev. C. E. but less than ten miles per day going to work and in connection with his tfcork—Will receive Card B-l. Card contains eleven stamps good for three gallons each. He can buy thirty-three gallons of gasoline at any tirpe be fore July 1. t A person who drives ten miles or more but less than fourteen miles per day going, to and in connection with his work—Will receive Card B-2. Card contains fifteen stamps, each good for three gallons of gaso- USO DRIVE OPENS WITH $3,700 QUOTA , LEY met with splendid success when the air becomes surcharged in mys- he approached the employees of-the tery. The appearance of the school spooler room, first shift, of the Clin-; band at this juncture makes every- ton. Mills. These eighteen employees body forget about some baggage liberally pledged $100.00 for the j which eventually becomes so vital to line. He can buy forty-five gallons of gasoline any time before July 1. A person who drives fourteen miles or more per day going to work and . i cause. This was contributed $5 per With a Clinton goal of $1,075, and | person and two $10 pledges. $300 for Goldville, leaders and work-, ♦- ers opened their campaign this week A welcomed visitor at The Chron- for funds to help operate recreation icle office yesterday was TOM-*J. clubs for soldiers, sailors and ma- CHANDLER, a highly regarded citi- rines. The county has a total quota zen of the Rock Bridge section, and of »$3,700. j a subscriber of long standing. the plot. Soon the visitors learn that there is to be a Saturday night street carnival in town. In a clever “Tele gram” chorus, all send messages for longer leave. Sandy, played by George Comelson, and Jerry, played by Junior Atkinson, whose suitcases are among the missing, are obliged to attend the carnival as “Miss Twitter” and “Miss Lavender." Sally, played -Will re contains The city has been divided into! Mr. Chandler, who is now 79 years wards with a captain to head each!old, still resides in the community in section, the list appearing in last .which he was bom in 1863. He and by Barbara «Anderson, and Prudence, week’s paper. R. L. Plaxico is chair- Mrs. Chandler were united in mar- played by Louise Tribble, appear in man of the campaign committee, Dr. riage 54 years ago, January 22, 1888, band uniforms, but Officer O’Flarity, 1 L. E. Bishop and Robert D. Lynn, co- with the Rev. Wm. P. Jacobs as the played by Mark Pitts, “smells a rat”; tamps, each stamp good for djppptors anc i v M Boland treas- : officiating minister. Mrs. Chandler .and the carnival night becomes one ”* dlrectors ’ and *■ M - B0,ana ’ lreaS before marriage wa,.Dol^ Simpson,> festivity mixed with perplexity. t -, thn fipiH thiv daughter of Henry and Eleanor Simp-, Even the absent-minded professor 1 woov anA hAngx tn nrmMiot« thoir 1 son - T h e Chandlers have reared a forgets to forget. With the mom, "X" cards wll be issued to ambu- ^ ^vt family of 12 children, ten of whom when the young folks entrain on lanqe drivers, ministers, doctors, c . are living and now scattered in all I “The Band Wagon,” every wish is nurses, government officials, mail Iew ad y^ carriers, etc., for use in their profes- MERIT EXAMS PLANNED Merit examinations for positions with the South Carolina^ Department of Public Welfare will be held at an early date. Those interested must file their applications before May 28th with the state department, Columbia. MAGAZINES If |t is a magazine yon want, either straight subscription or on the 25- month club contract plan, see— JAMES W. CALDWELL 67 West Main St. TYPEWRITERS Authorised Underwood Dealer. Cleaning and repairing all reasonable chargee. Kenneth N. Baker Phone SM CALL Wyman Shealy For Prompt Plumbing and Heating Service 105 E. Ferguson St. v in connection with his work- ceive Card B-3. This card nineteen s tbrde gallons of gasoline. He can buy l tty-seven gallons of gasoline at any t:mp before July l. - I | parts of the country. sional capacity only. Each “punch” will be worth three gallons of gasoline, and each ration card, unless the owner Applies a sup plemental ration card, will have to Local Theatres Help In US0 Drive granted. The public is cordially invited to LAWRENCE ROBERT FERGUSON attend. To defray the expense of cos- ; of this city, is one of thirty-eight ca- turning, a dets of Fishbume Military school, charged. small admission will be m, D , ... i Waynesboro, Va., with an average in , - - ■ ( T , l ? e Ca f lno ? nd Broad 'V? y ® ea l res all subjects of above 85 arilsted on last motorists from May 15 till June “ f city, along with 15.000 other the honor roll announced yesterday 30, six weeks. theatres throughout the country are b he hool , headmaster .' This means that even with the B-3 now observing Army . and Navy, 7 * card, which contains 19 punches, most Emergency Relief week sponsored by; REV. DR. GEORGE A. folks wil have to get along on 57 gal- War Activities committee ■ of the .fs pastor of Westminster Ions of gasoline or less for ihe next motion picture industry. . j Presbyterian church, Charleston, was Kjx week$ (19 punches at three gal- Manager Leland Young stated yes- the guest of honor at a reception giv- lons per punch). terday that receptacles have been e n Monday evening by the congrega- Every applicant for a gasoline ra- placed in the lobby of both theatres tion of the church in honor of his tion card MUST have the following where all who desire to contribute to twenty-two years of service as pas- information for the registrar when this fund will be given an opportu- tor. A large birthday cake, bearing he registers, ration board officials nity to do so. Funds secured through 1 twenty-tWo candles, one for each emphasized: (1) His highway motor this method, he states, will be used year of service, was lighted by Dr. vehicle registration card, (2) His en- for U. S. soldiers in uniform and now Nickles. As each candle was lighted gine and license plate numbers, (3) fighting. isome outstanding event of that year [was recited by the president of the was presented the birthday cake and Mrs. Nickles was remembered with a gift. The incident is of interest here since Mrs. Nickles is a Clinton girl, the former Miss Julia Neville, sister of Mrs. John Spratt of this city, and daughter of Mrs. W. G. Neville of Greenville. Dr. Nickles is also pleas-, antly remembered - here, being a Clinton Downs Olympia In Fast Game Here _ The Clinton high school baseball , 1 team defeated Olympia high of Co lumbia hert Tuesday afternoon 5 to 4 in the first game of a two-out-of- three series. The series when com pleted will decide which team will represent districts 3, 4 and 13 for the upper state championship. SAT, “I SAW IT IN THE CHRON ICLE.” THANK YOU. _____ Summer Rates On Water Town Council has authorized reduced rates on water for the summer months.as has been the custom for sev eral years. Beginning with the next, or June first, billing, twice as much water will be given as is allowed on the regular schedule. The Service Charge cannot be cut, and the Minimum remains the same. Clinton Light & Water Plant 1 !; 1 Men-of-the-Church. Dr. Nickles THE BROADWAY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, May 18 and 19 MONDAY AND TUESDAY, May 18 and 19 ti Bed Time Story" With FREDRIC MARCH, LO- graduate of Presbyterian college. \ plus THE MARCH OF TIME presents “AMERICA’S NEW, ARMY CARTOON. NEWS. 10c & 30c Feature begins 2:35,4:29,7:35,9:29. 10 A. M. Show MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, May 20 and 21 it RETTA YOUNG, ROBERT BENCH- LEY, ALLYN JOSLYN, HELEN' Items of interest concerning local WESTLEY, CLARENCE KOLB and men in military service include: The .EVE ARDEN. (ca n received by Mrs. C. H. Hall, i Given an assignment fitting him from her son, CHARLES, on Mother’s like a glove, Fredric March turns in: Day. Charles, who is an Electrician, a heap of entertainment opposite Lo- i first class, with the United States retta Young and at the head of a sea-i-Navy, is now in San Diego, Cal., for soned cast in this comedy of careers a special four-months course in a that conflict with ambtions! . j service school after which, if complet ed satisfactorily, he will be promoted to the rank of chief petty officer, j CAPT. JAMES G. JEANES, medical corps, sailed recently for foreign ser vice. He was formerly stationed at plus SELECTED SHORTS. NEWS. 10c and 25c Feature begins 2:35,4:35, 7:35,9:35. Camp Davis, N. C. The letter received by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Ferguson from their son, B. C. FERGUSON, written a- board ship April 14, in which he stat ed he would reach his destination in WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, May 20 and 21. "Obliging Young Lady" With JOAN CARROLL, EDMUND, O’BRIEN, RUTH WARRICK and seven da y s (presumably Australia). 'IShut My Big Mouth* With JOE E. BROWN, VICTOR JORY and ADELE MARA. Feature begins 2:18,5:20,8:28. "Paris Calling" With RANDOLPH SCOTT, BASIL 'RATHBONE and ELIZABETH .BERGNER. . Feature*begins 3:27,2:29,9:37; SELECTED SHORTS. 10c & 20c 9:30 A. M. Show WEDNESDAY. FRANKLIN PANGBORN. . Feature begins 2:00,4:38,7:16,9:54. "Rock River Renegades'* - With RAY CORRIGAN, JOHN KING and MAX TERHUNE. Feature begins 3:38,6:16,8:54. plus “HOLT, OF THE SECRET SER VICE,” Chapter 6. 10c 6c 20c 9:30 A. M. Show THURSDAY, x FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ► t May 22 and 23 A Missouri Outlaw" a FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, May 22 and 23 —H— He tells of a crowded and trying trip over, terrific heat, then a . sudden change to foil weather.—Part of the 1 — time they were without water, in the 33 days aboard ship, and after stop ping at port , the amount of water secured had to be rationed. MRS. W. N. McDANIEL received a Mother's Day cable from her son, ROMULUS, from Australia. PRIVATE GUY H. COPELAND, JR., of Abbeville, grandson of Mrs. J. Rhett Copeland of this city, has just completed a special course at the Capitol Radio Engineering insti-* tute in Washington, D. C., a training detachment ef the. U. S. army signal corps. He is now stationed at Camp AIERRIC^^OAH BEERY^AL^^' Blandin4 ‘ Fla - “* a radio specialist. : j’ ^ ^ The young man, who has been in the IrfErickM J .T.kttyMtH-bttyhMfc plus SELECTED SHORTS. 10c 6c 30c Feature Begins: Friday: 2:34, 4:24, 7:24, 9:24. Saturday: 2.42, 4:57, 7:12, 9:27. | JOHN and PAUL FIX. Feature Begins: Friday: 2:00, 4:29, 7:00, 9:29. ” Saturday: 1:30, 4:01, (1:32, 9:03. "Kid Glove Killer" With VAN HEFLIN, MARSHA HUNT, LEE BOWMAN, EDDIE QUILLEN, SAMUEL S. HINDS and JOHN LITEL. Feature Begins: Friday: 2:58, 5:27, 7:58, 10:27. Saturday: 2:30, 5:01, 7:32, 10:03. plus The LAST CHAPTER of “KING, OF THE TEXAS RANGERS.” DON’T MISS IT! 10c and 25c 10 A. M. Show SATURDAY. ■MKRKWCgKHRKHRHIWMRMWRRMWRMRMMMMWMIllUUMHHUaUHHHW service fifteen months, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hi Copeland, Sr., of Abbeville. His father is a native Clinton son — a valued paid-in-ad vance subscriber of The Chronicle for the past twenty years. Auxiliary Policemen To Meet Sunday Chief of Police L. H. Bagwell re quests all Auxiliary Policemen to meet at the city hall Sunday after noon, the 17th, at 3 pjn., to begin training. The reason Sunday after noon has been selected for the train ing, Chief Bagwell states, is that * number of men who have volunteered their services for this work are un able to attend meetings through the week days. Graduation Gifts FOR HER BAGS Beautiful Bags in whites, tu-tones, reds, blsck. The ideal gift— 98c to $2.95 HANDKERCHIEFS Fine quality linen Handkerchiefs, lacy and frilly. Give her several— 25c to 49c Each SPORT COATS Smart styles In new tans, blues and mixtures. Sites 34 to 42— $6.90 to $9.90 Quality lace SLIPS Slips, plain White and and 98c to $2.95 GOWNS r Rayon and satin Gowns, lovely quality, lace-trimmed. The gift she'll want. Tearose, Whites, blues. HOSE Shlrtrude quality* Hose, pure silk leg with rayon top. All new sum mer shades. Sises 8V4 to ItH—- . -$1.29 to $3.98 ; -89c PoiT FOR HIM SHIRTS SLACKS Bonaire—a quality la Shirts. Sharkskin Slacks, cool, durable. Full <**,> #on’t shrink, only M- Stylish now blues, hum, green, square materials used. Beautiful OvaUfr made throughout. Ha will new stripes, whites and solids. Be «d several pairs of thooe 81k. i4 f M- $2.98 to. $4.95 — $1.49 TIES Regal Aire. Ties, loomed In Eng- Quality found only In $2.M Shirts, land. Defies wrinkles, long tag— 98c > . . Other TIN ilo to M, Be Ik’s Arehdale Shirts $1.89 SPECIAL MEN'S SHOES SANDALS Men’s fall cat Shirts and Tom Terry and Weyen- e * 42, Shirts S« to 48— ■took of Summer Sandals, in whites, tu-tones, reds and 25c Each InthM thiMdMM. Tun, MMblwIteM. SiK. t to blacks, sporty tu-toaes, brown and white. Any wanted stylo. Stem 8-12. $3.79 and $3.98 OthM Mm’, $2.4* Util *2.1 $3.95 ■i an* MteMptetemi —