The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, May 14, 1942, Image 2
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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'
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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