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THE CHRONICLE Strives To Be A Cleon Newspaper, Complete^ Newsy and Reliable . . — — . \ ffihp Clinton (tthrontrb If You Don't Read THE CHROHICIE You Don't Get the News Volume XLH Clinton, S. C., Thursday, November 19, 1942 Number 47 NEW KIWANIS HEAD VOLUNTEER WORKERS PERFECT PLANS FOR ANNUAL SEAL DRIVE County Anti-Tubercu- „ losis Committees Hold Rally and Organize for Fund-Raising Campaign. The opening gun in this year’s fund-raising campaign against tu berculosis was fired on Thursday evening, when more than forty peo ple from Laurens, Clinton, Goldville,] and Gray Court gathered at a supper rally' of Laurens county anti-tuber culosis workers in the community hall in Laurens. ‘ Guest speakers were Mrs. Chaun- cey McDonald of Columbia, executive secretary of the South Carolina Anti- Tuberculosis association, and the Rev. R. S. Hodges of Union, an offi cer of the state association. W. A. Moorhead, of Goldville, vice- president of the colinty association, Frank M. Boland, cashier of The J passing presided in the absence of the presi- Commercial Depository of this city, 1. Active pallbearers were: Keith dent, R. L. Plaxi<^>. In addition to the! was elected president of the Clinton Adair, Grady Adair, " F. M. BOLAND Mrs. Walter Davis Passes At Hospital Last Rifes for Esteemed Woman Held Af Rosemonf. Mrs. Annie C. Davis, 56, Walter A. Davis of this city, Hays hospital last Thursda where she had been a patient for a few days. For' sever af years she had been in declining health. The funeral services were conduct ed from the graveside in Rosemont cemetery Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. The services were in charge of her pastorj Rev.- W. N. Long,-ay* sisted by Dr. C. Bynum Betts. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended. the last rites and numerous floral tokens were placed upon her grave attesting the love and devotion in which she was held by j all who knew her. Mrs. Davis, by her sweet personality and admirable traits ol-character, possessed many Leads in Africa friends who are saddened by her guest speakers and Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead, special guests included Dr. Felder Smith, new county chairman of the Seal sale, and Mrs. Smith; the Rev. J. H. Kyzar, county ministerial chairman, who gave the invocation; Senator O. L. Long and Mayor L. H. Taylor; Rev. J. J.' Hayes, and J. Le roy Bums, who made a report on the William B. Blakely, Gus Blakely, Walter C. Da vis, and Gardner Donnan. Mrs. Davis was a native of New- William J. Davis of this city, Sgt. C. B. Davis and Corporal E. B. Davis, United States army; three brothers,! Kiwanis club for the coming year at the club’s regular meeting Thdrsday evening. Mr. Boland has been an ac tive member of the organization fori ^gj-ry CO unty, the daughter of the several year* and is popularly known, late Dr Thomas C. and Sally Ray to the members as “Frank." Brown. The retiring president, E. Harry Wilkes, automatically becomes vice- | president and a member of the board of directors. The following board of directors was elected to serve with .the offi cers: John G. Barden, Ratchford W. Boland, Joe Delaney, two years; Ken neth Baker, J. Isaac Copeland, I. M. Smith and J. Leland Young, one year. A secretary-treasurer will be elected by the new board. The posi tion is now held by J. LeGrande Mayer. Two new members, Julian S. Bo- lick and Pat H. Hobson, were re ceived and welcomed into the club. ■The new officers will assume office after the annual celebration of “la dies night’’ to be held on the evening of November 24th in the form of a banquet in the attractive club house of the Joanna Textile Mills, Gold ville. The club voted to “streamline” this year’s party. Kohler Returned To Pastorate Here < Popular Minister To Serve Broad Street Meth odist for Second Year. The Rev. J. H. Kohler, for the past! This photo la the latest portrait at Lieut. Goa. Dwight Eisenhower, American commanding general in the Enropean theater of operations. General Eisenhower led U. 8. troops Hi landings. In the French colonies ha North Africa. REVIVAL SERVICES NOW IN PR06RESS AT FIRST BAPTIST Strong Gospel Sermons Being Delivered By Dr. Welsh of Orangeburg. Meeting Closes Sunday. of assignments at the closing session j Revival services are being held of the Upper South Carolina Metho- this week at the First Baptist church dist conference in ChcEter. , !o| this city twice daily, at 10:30 am. The Rev. S. B. White was returned and 7:30 p m. The services which be- to the Kinards charge for a second gan Monday, will continue through "j year, with his residence at Goldville Sunday evening, according to the as in the past. pastor, Rev. Walter N. Long. Members of Broad Street church The guest minister for the series will be interested in the assignment 0 f services is Dr, J. Elwood Welsh, j of several former pastors: The Rev. H. O. Chambers was transferred from ! Central church, Newberry, to St. Paul church, Greenville; Dr. J. C. Roper was transferred from Buford Street, Gaffney, to York; Rev. W. R. Bouknight was returned to Memorial PLANS UNDERWAY FOR SANTA'S COMING state convention in Columbia, which he attended. Mrs. McDonald spoke on the Seal sale. After recalling the growth of the campaign oVer a period of twen ty-five years, she stressed that this year it presents a special challenge. During the last year, Mfs. McDonald stated, tuberculosis increased twenty- five per cent in the United St^es as compared with seventy-five per cent in France and Germany. During the present war it has already increased eleven per cent in England. She em phasized that thje Christmas Seal sale presents a democratic, American way of meeting this challenge through voluntary contributions. Mr. Hodges, who was introduced by the Rev. J. J. Hayes, spoke on “Protecting the Home Front Against Tuberculosis." Referring to an old national slogan, he said, “No home in Laurens county is safe until every home is. safe.” Driving home his point with a baseball anecdote, he urged, “There is a job to do. Don’t be left on third base.” Dr. Felder Smith, Seal sale chair man, outlined plans for the drive. The county will endeavor to reach a goal of $3,500, or eight cents per cap ita, he announced. This compares with the seven cents per capita to taling $3,107 which was raised last year. By getting into the eight cents per capita class, the county will be enabled to keep a larger proportion of the funds Iqpally, he said. Dr. Smith announces an incomplete list of committee for the campaign throughout the county. Cohimittees for Clinton and Gold ville follow: Clinton—R. L. Plaxico, chairman; schools, P. H. Hobson; bonds, Mrs. George Blalock and Mrs. A. H. Cum mings; bangles, R. P. Wilder; mail their children. Pupils in schools seal sale, Mrs. T. J. Peake; industrial, must remain indoors. Boys enrolled E. A. Hill; publicity, Mrs. Walter Johnson. Goldville—Joe Delaney, chairman, W. A. Mdorhead, Mrs. Moorhead, G. N. Foy. The drive among the colored peo ple of this community will be headed by J. T. W. Mims. . • Clinton was represented at the In spite of the war, Santa Claus is really coming to Clinton on Tuesday, ■ December 8, under the auspices of » ,, >.. . , t i the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her husband, the i _ deceased is survived by one daugh- j committee on arrangements, ter, Mrs. R. S. Cresswell of Charles- I headed by Dr. L. E. Bishop as chair- ton; four sons, W. A. Davis, Jr., and man, stated yesterday that due to church, Greer, and Rev. L. P. McGee was returned to Edgefield-Trenton for a second year. The Rev. L. E. Wiggins, another former pastor, was returned to the Anderson district as superintendent, j The Rev. E. R. Mason was reap pointed superintendent of the Green wood district in which the Clinton and Kinards charges are located. the tire and gas situation cars and trucks will not be entered in the pa- KEROSENE USERS REGISTER NOV. 23-25 John L.-Brown of Birmingham, Ala.jracle, but it will be permissible for. Residents of the school aistncts Eugene C. Brown of Verbenna, Ala., | everyone who will do so to enter and C. B. Brown of Atlanta; also by! buggies, wagons and patriotic floats two grandchildren. CLINTON CD HEAD SAYS MUST OBEY AIR RAID RULES . Commander J. LeGrande Mayer of the local Civilian Defense Corps has announced the following regulations which will be in force during day light air raid alerts which may come at any time: Everyone must seek cover as soon as the siren sounds. Motorists in automobiles must stop their cars and park in such a manner as not to block traffic required by defense cars. After parking they must seek shelter. They will not be permitted to remain in cars. Parents will not be permitted to go to schools to get CIVIL AIR PATROL PROPOSED HERE On Friday evening a group of in terested citizens from this city and Laurens met at the Clinton tea room to consider plans for organizing a civil air patrol wing. The patrol is a defense organiza tion sponsored by the OCD, and rep resents an effort to further national defense through the' development of aeronautics and facilities for air training and coinmerce. It is open to men and women interested in avi ation, its work being purely volun- Music will be furnished by the college and high school bands. Children from the orphanage, city and Training schools will sing appro priate carols. No prizes will be awarded this year for floats or windows but all mer chants in the city are urged by the served by the Clinton Rationing Board who use keroseqe for light ing and cooking, will be required to resigster next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 23, 24 and 25 to secure ration coupons. The registration is intended for small users of kerosene and no cer tificates from the dealers as to the amount used by the customer last DR. J. EL WOOD WELSH committee in charge to decorate their 1 y ear b® required, as in fuel oil stores and windows for the Yuletide registration pastor of the First Baptist church of Orangebur'i for the past fourteen years. Dr. Welsh holds degrees from the University of Richmond, Univer sity of Pennsylvania, Crozer and Louisville seminaries. He has been a leader among Southern Baptists and his denomination in South Carolina season. Copeland Firm, One of City's Oldest, Retires From Business The complete hardware stock of J. I. Copeland and Bro., has been sold to the Greenwood Supply Com pany, it was announced yesterday by The registration will be held at for a number of years. At'present he the Clinton high and Providence is vice-president of the Baptist state schools, Chairman C. W. Anderson, ! convention. has announced. Each applicant is; Dr. Welsh has a career of varied required to register at the building, usefulness in the church. He is nearest their residence both in the] preaching earnest and helpful Gos- city and rural areas. Teachers will pel sermons and has made a fine im- assist with the work during the pression upon those who have been hours from 1 until 7 p. m., for the! privileged to hear him. tary with no compensation to mem-, ^j rs w. D. Copeland. The new own- 1 school. three days. Colored citizens will register dur- iug the same hours at Bell Street bers Leaders of the proposal state there is available a valuable program of training in aviation subjects and military drill, guard duty and first aid. Its members wear the regula tion uniform during activity. One of the aims .of the group is the promo tion of an airport for Clinton. Considerable interest was ream ers will move the merchandise to; • Greenwood at once, they have stated. Cklff fnffpp The Copeland firm is ohe of the , . ® oldest and most successful in the'Unit NumDCT city, and has been a valuable institu tion to the buying public of this sec tion for 48 years. The store opened in 1894 with G. L. and J. I. Copeland as owners. Last night Dr. Welsh delivered an impressive sermon on “The Winning Church Member.” Today he said, the winning church member knows God from some definite experience, he has placed the interests of the King dom of God first in his life, he has the spirit of brotherly love, he'gen erously supports his church, he is informed about his denomination and Although stamp number 28 of war ration book one, the sugar ration i j s a sou i W mner ” book, was originally designated as M r. Long, pastor of the church, ex- the first stamp to be used in obtain-, tends a cordial invitation to the pub- Two years later the name was ing coffee, instructions from the Oft; ii c to attend the services through the fested at the meeting held here, with changed to J. I. Copeland, and soon fice of Price Administration state that remainder of the week. fifteen of those present expressing a ^thereafter became J. I. Copeland and'stamp number 27 will be used in-| — r ^ desire to become members. All who Bro. In 1929 following the death of as messengers in defense corps will be allowed to le?ive the schools to perform their duties. Commander Mayer makes a defi nite declaration that persons who wilfully violate any of the regulations will be arrested, he wishes the citi zens to understand that orders by civilian defense officials, police and rally meeting by Mrs. George Bla-; home guard members are to be corn- lock, Mrs. A. H. Cummings, P. H.| plied with implicitly. He said, “The Hobson, and R. P. Wilder;.«Goldville Civilian Defense Corps does not wish wish to affiliate with the organiza tion are requested to fill out appli cations and have their photographs and fingerprints made. Workers Needed At Red Cross Sewing Room The reason for the change, OPAl^®^ CoiipOHS Cut said, is that number 27 can be more'^O 3 GollonS Weekly conveniently detached than stamp ' the founder, J. Isaac Copeland, the business was purchased by his broth er, W. D. Copeland, who continued to operate it under the same firm name j 28. No. 27 will' be used first, then Washington Nov 17 Eastern "A" untd ^^^d^ ^ year ago^^Eince. No. ^ then^backward in the book g as ol,ne ration coupons were*ordered slashed 25 per cent in Value yester- then the business has been conducted through No. 17. day and Price Administrator Leon as owners. The announcement that this popu lar and long established concern is by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moorhead and G. N. Foy. _ Lutheran Members In The Service * St. John’s Lutheran church records show that one young woman and three young men from their congre gation are in the United States arm ed forces. They, are Miss Elberta to appear unreasonable or radical but wants the citizens to know that this is a war defense effort and abso lute compliance with regulations in The production committee in charge of the local Red Cross sewing room yesterday stated that more workers are needed and they are making an appeal to all women who can sew to volunteer their services in assisting with the work. In order to meet the quota for the next several months,! munity. they said, many more workers arej needed McMillian To Serve under the management of the Cope- 1 Another point about coffee ration- land estate, with Mrs. Nine Martin j ing which has caused some confusion, Henderson wVr7iVd that V other' oe- Copeland and son, J. Isaac Copeland, rationing officials stated, is that cof- ; troleum cuts were in store for tb * fee rationing has been set for No- seaboard including a poMibl e r e- vember 28 a midnight. ductiqn’in home-heating oil. , *•, , . , u Th^^ally. coflee rationing may The “A” coupons on Sunday. No- retiring from the mercantile field begin at midnight Saturday. Novem- 1 vember 2 2 will be worth three gal here will be received with genuine her 28. but from the viewpoint of the | ons each, ’instead of four as at on-s" regret by the public, and its going average citizen, coffee rationing be- ent * will be a distinct loss to the com-,gins November 3th Monday morning. 1 Henderson announced specific pro- ‘ . _ j grams to reduce Eastern petroleum Questionnaires To / consumption by 72,00h barrels per ... . = „ fVlC/VUIIian IO ^erve D q C 0 _f 10 IQ /r rr , lir . / day While we have no figures n ment^taken'our^iuring the past year On Bowl Coach Staff ’ B ^ - G P ' ^ ^ ^ nt ^ ,lut >‘ d reductions, be returned immediately, regardlesi Sease, formerly of Gilbert, who is a therefore to have (regulations backed lieutenant in the nursing corps, Camp by law so that offenders may be test alraitis is expected. Those in ,of whether they are finished or not., authority, have the responsibility of making these practice tests operate without confusion. The chief prob- lem is the management of traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian. No one knows exactly when such test raids will be ordered and it is necessary punished. Commercial Coffee Users To Register Industrial and commercial coffee users must register with the local Mill Employes Here Buyng Wor Bonds Lonnie S; McMillian, athletic di ball squad which will play in the second annual Carolina Bowl against a similar team from North Carolina. ignated as “Textile Month,” with the mills here enthusaistically partici pating in the drive. It was learned officially- yesterday that 89 Vt per cent of the workers at the Clinton Mills are purchasing berry, bonds. At the Lydia Mills 74 per cent j * officials recalled that Petroleum Co- The selective service office in Co-, ordinutur HaroU1 L , ckes last week lumbia announced Tuesday that they declared the saving would have to ■ rector at Presbyterian college, has had notified all local draft boards to total 139,000 barrels per day accepted a bid to the coaching staff ] begin issuing questionnaires imme-j The “A” coupon reduction applies of the South Carolina all-star foot- diately to 18 and 19 year old regis- 1 to the entire territory of 16 Eastern ..... . .. ‘ I states—all of the states now ration- This is the first step, according to ^ except West Virginia It is effeo Gen. Holmes B. Springs, towards the tive November 22 in those counties actual conscription of the young men whit . h already have gasoline ration- in this age group. It is expected that , ing, and December 1 in the reraain- 12. The proceeds from the exhibition a national registration day will be mg counties in these states * will go to the benefit of Army-Navy proclaimed for those who h a vx? The order did not change the relief. ] reached the age of 18 since June 30. lvalue of “B” or “C” coupons, but Hundreds of employes of the Lydia and (Clinton Cotton Mills are now | The game will be played in Sirrine buying war bonds on a weekly per- stadium in Greenville on December centage basis. The period Oct. 15- Nov. 15 in this state has been des- Others on the coaching staff be- • sides McMillian will be McLeod ofigjn InCrOOSG In Clemson. En- ■ ^ ** Furman, Howard of Clemson, En- ^ , right of Carolina, and Laval of New- > COliOn OinnCO Gordon, Augusta, Ga.;' Charles Bur nett, Naval Training station, Jack sonville, Fla.; Gerald Suber, Naval Training school, Norfolk, Va.; and J. D. Boland, Jr., air borne engineers group now in foreign service. Blocking Trophy Banquet Cancelled — ■ t . _. ■ ^ The annual Jacobs blocking trophy the registration since they will get both mills and it is expected that banquet held at the college in De- their first pound of coffee on or af- both percentages will be increased. The fall quarter at Presbyterian yesterday by M. M. Sanders, special cember has been called off, it was an- ter November 29 with coupon No , when it is completed. ' college will end November 25th and agent -of the department of com- Court of Honor nounced a few days ago by President 27 from war ration botok No. 1 — •!.... - - - * ‘ rationing board on November 23-25, of the Workers are making similar Cf../Ionfc Zn it was stated from the office yester-, purchases. | jTUUema MM Vjei day. Consumers are not included in, The campaign is still underway at Week's Holiday (Will cut—at least temporarily—the overall allowances to holders of “B" and “C” books since the “B” and 1 “C’’ books are used in Conjunction . with “A" books. The order will not A total of 19.204 bales of cotton affect the remainder of the coun- ] were ginned in Laurens county prior try where gasoline rationing will Ito November 1, as compared with begin December 1. 9,906 bales for the same perid in ^ —— 1941'. This latest report was released goy ScOUtS To Hold V[. P. Jacobs. The trophies to the- • best blockers in the three conferences < Postoffice To Close will be awarded as in the past, he stated. CHURCH GROUP TO MEET Thanksgiving Day The Postoffice will be ; November Quota Set At $109,278 | the winter session open December 1, merce, bureau of census lit was learned yesterday from the . The report shows a gain of 9,298 | Dean’s office. bales over last year. Laurens county’s war bond quota closed for November has been set ’at $109,- session and all able bodied male stu dents who enroll will be given an It was stated by officials that sev- : era! out of state students are ex- PresbyteHanS To Present pected to begin classes with the new Christmas Cantata The regular meeting of the Men- Thanksgiving Day, November 26th. 278, it is reported by Chairman H of-the-Church of the 'First Presby— There will be no rilral or city de- Douglas Gray, of Laurens, terian church will be held this eve- livery service. The general deliv- The quota for October was $93,400, ning at 7:30. The meeting will be in ery and stamp window will be open with total sales aggregating $86,-; training courses are offered to,equip church choir under the direction of is invited^ to attend this scout func- Boy Scouts of the Clinton area will bold a merit budge showJ and court ot honor here on-December 4, at 7 o clock. The place of meeting will be (announced later, > , The committee on arrangements is composed of Hugh Eargle, chairman. The annual Christmas cantata, pre-j Bruce Galloway, Tom t) Connor and opportunity for induction into the me annual v;nrisimas camata, pre- ( elisted reserve corps. These basic sented by the First Presbyterian 1 Bill Terry. The community at large charge of the president, H. L. Eich-* from 8:30 to 9:30 A. M. The money : 468.75. The new quote is an increase students for advance training in the Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, organist, will be tion and a conveniently located niae«* elberger. order windows will be closed all day. of 18 per cent over last month. army, navy or marines. given Sunday evening, December 13. for the meeting will b* secured ■■Hi