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/ / Thursdoy # December 10,1942 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C Page Seven LYDIA MILLS NEWS FOR THE WEEK Bfn. W. P. McLendon. Correspondent Miss Jewell Lanford of Clinton, visited Mrs.’ Margaret Worthy Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Holcombe and Mrs. H. P. McLendon of Camden, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reeder Sunday. Mrs. Reuben Overstreet spent Sun- WOMEN WORKERS TOTAL 15 MILLION Four Million Employed In War Factories, Says Report of OWL THE NATIONAL SCENE As Washington Sees It. J Special to The Chronicle. Washington, Dec. 8. — Following their first taste of victory with the 1 powerful war machine built in the j short period of a year, our war Nnv 28 ThP off ice' chiefs are ra P idl y formulating plans! nuv, 40. ine UUH.C,. I O^OV •is.Kio'rorr.or.te been starving under German rule, we kinnrsl Honslc must have the food ready to feed rvmoru ncau » these millions of people. In addition,! LourCnS LfiOgUO the needs of our allies and of our own armed forces will be consider ably greater next year. Secretary Wickard is therefore Laurens, Dec. 4. — The Laurens Business league has promoted Vice- D. V. Patterson. C- K. Wright and T- P. Townsend. At a subsequent meet ing of the directors, L. C. Barksdale- was reelected secretary, a position he has held for twenty years. The new president, Mr. Kinanf, ic nlannintr ac far ahoari ao rvwcoiHip and * >residtnt Kinard to the office! a ”' emt> or of the firm Maxwell president, and named A. I. (Gus) * ?' na . rd J. 0 ?! r J at “?. ,um,ture » Mason vice-president. Mr. Kinard of W wa!^™tron repoHed today \ to makc 1 ! 9 < 2 s record eehieyements day in CUnton with Mrs. Robert Lee. that approximately 15,000,000 Amer- seem f. 1 ? 1 ® 11 by comparison with what Staff Sgt. Lewis McCravy of Campjj can WO men, or less than 23 per centi we wm d0 in / Pickett, Va., and Mrs. Bernice Lorn- 0 f the total female population, have! Part of our efforts in 1942 were bard and Mrs. J r Lizzie Poole and paying jobs and that 4,000,000 of Spartanburg, were them are doing war work. daughter week-end guests of Roy Snyder of; concerned with the construction of camps to train men, the erecting of Mr. and Mrs. already has outlined the goals wei should aim at and is making plans j 1 " -1 ""*. ^ supply the manpower to achieve f those goals. „ armed forces. The goals are built around the pro in Laurens and Clinton. with ii innnnn «„ 1 buildings and the manufacturing of anT^ttaatai ’ Ko OM ^ «• buildinggreasy mcm^ed^na- now m STATIONERY—Every boy in Six directors, the first three of i will be happy to receive a box. Huotinn r\f fo^c whioh Qr-aa »v,ryct woi" whom were selected by custom from have just what he will like, plain^egn^ 2!:_- H S - McM11 - |wlth «*. insignia of his branch^ can be produced and shipped most easily. The program calls for less production of those vegetables which are most perishable and hardest to lan, Charles F. Fleming, R. E. Babb, I seryice. Chronicle Pub. Co. « 0 V tho nwT cniH In 1040 th*>r*» tin « U P of systems for supplying our ;^ P«^- year, the OWI, said. In 1940, i armed forces our allies and oin . ri . try. Plans are being worked out to were 1,400,000 doing work involving syn^atMze yvith^lher at'the dwto*! tinsvstem^hfr'snnnlvhiff ^r! bv^stock^dry 1 beans, S ’pa« a and e poul! r her father, R. A. Harrison in Spar tanburg. Frank Oakley of near Mountville, spent the week-end with Lewis Oak ley. Mrs. Paul Wilson of Laurens, is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Smith. Mrs. Hallie Campbell spent the week-end in Laurens with her sister, Mrs. Edith Cox. national defense, OWI said, predict ing that by the end of 1943 the num ber of women war workers would rise to 6,000,000 or 30 per cent of the expected total labor force of 20,- 000,060 in war industries. The increase in women workers has taken place without any change in the government’s pre-war policy vilian population with their needs. Now a large part of the ground work has been completed. In 1943 a much higher proportion of labor can be utilized for increasing production of tanks, planes and ships, fighting men can be trained faster and our see that the farmer makes enough' profit out of his sales to make in creased production worth while. The greatest problem—that of sup plying increased labor for farm work —is expected to be solved by shift ing workers from non-essential to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dabbs visited of w ^f T n ful1 opportunity to Mrs. Dabbs’ mother, Mrs. B. E. Reed,'work, the OWI commented, noting in Ware Shoals Sunday. *** Prejudices of “some employers Mrs. Cecil Glenn of Greenwood, is making her home with her mother, Mrs. Hallie Campbell. Mr. Glenn has been called to the army. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Jenkins and and some unions” against hiring wo men were “being abated now.” “With the exception of the ban on married women teachers in some communities, the only lawp and reg son visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jenk- ula, ‘ on5 wh ' ch have limited employ- ids in Goldville Sunday, - j"'"* opportunities for women have Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Blackwell and be « n , lhose which, in some states prohibit—women from working at daughter. and Mr. and Mrs. W. Pr . McLendon visited relatives in Whit- m ? h t or in certain trades or occu- mire and Newberry Sunday. j patiOM considered hazardous to Wiley Fuller Jof Laurens, spent the OWI said ‘ Sunday with his daughter, Mancie . , , . . essential crops, the use of high school, whole war program ^ can_ be ^speeded ] stud( . nts and city workers to assisit f on farms, deferment from selective I up and operated with greater effi ciency Two of the major problems during j 1943 will be to make the greatest possible use of all of our manpower for fighting and for war production, and to produce enough food to sup ply the increasing needs of ourselves, our allies and the countries which will fall into Allied hands during the coming year. The manpower problem has been put under Paul V MrNntt.'Fivt» riif Judley. President Roosevelt has disclosed that the government is considering ferent congressional committees have approved a plan Jor putting all agen- service of essential, trained farm workers, and moving workers from one area to another as needs dictate. - Mr. Wickard said that the require ments of our own and Allied military forces represent about one-fourth of the food production goals of 1943. In addition to the needs for the armed! forces and for our own civilian popu-1 lation, he said, “we shall have the added responsibility pt., furnishing: Food for the people of countries freed! from the Axis yoke. We stfall need to 1 use our food to rehabilitate the peo-! Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey and! registration of women as a means C1 es dealing with manpower under; ple in these countries ^ that th one leadership. Mr McNutt will have, will be able to join us jn the ^ control over selectee service over against the a gg ressors ." the United States employment ser- • son visited relatives in Greenville Sunday. Miss Marian Davis of Augusta, Ga., was the week-end guest of Miss Mannie Willard. Friends of Carl Abercrombie will be glad to know he has been promot ed to second, class seaman. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Navy and fam ily,, Mrs. Jeff Fuller, Henry Nix and sidetracked her prejudice against al- B. T. Fuller visited Mrs. Maud Full- ^ing women leave children, er in Spartanburg Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Cranford of Charleston, spent the week-end with her parents, of getting accurate information on! vlce ’ and Wl11 direct the work of the, gj^jp — Black, green, brown, the number available for war work. I Present manpower commission as, purple, red, royal blue. 2-oz. bot- | A decision on the registration pro- 'f 6 a f agencies that have to t i es J5 C Chronicle Pub. Co. tf posal, however, has not been reached. i d ? w ‘ th supplying men for war jobs. Labor leaders have endorsed it. r rhe department of labor would also The OWI noted that the Nazi gov-, formulate regulations for the defer- ernment had made an about-face in I of P roductl0n workers policy regarding women workers. and men needed on farms. Germany as early as 1939 had One of the most vital programs for the coming year is to assure the greatest production of food ever BHOHCHML COUGHS! church and kitchen’ and had 37 per achieved in our country. New goals, , cent of all of them in jobs,” OWI Considerably higher than the record sa j d j production for 1942, have been set Mr nnrt H M Alford * Patsv I Figures on German employment of b y the refre tar y oJ a ^ ricul | ur f' wh0 Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Alford. ^ als y| • iq41 hv thp intpr- realizes that we will be called upon rptnrnpH hnmp with her. women m 1941, given by the inte more neonle than ever be- national labor office, “indicate how | \° Ie ea more people man ever De close to maximum utilization of avail- fore next y ear and ^ the feeding, able manpower Germany had then! of these People will be an important reached,” the statement said. In thatj ste P *i° ward vi etory. year, 64 per cent of the girls aged 1 French begin fighting again, Cranford returned home with her. Cpl. Ithiel Harvey of Amarillo, Texas, is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Ben Harvey,. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rushton of Clinton, visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Clark, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Benjamin and family of Laurens, were week end guests of Misses Sally Ann and Stella Duckett. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Kennell of Ware Shoals, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Yarborough. Dm To CoUa or Broackial InltoHoa Bwtloy’s FantoM “CANADGOL** Mixture Acts Uko a Flash Spend a few cents today at any food Buddey’s . ’•>. at bedtime. Feel its On The Sick List Little Grady Worthy has pneu- flfteen to nineteen were gainfully employed, 44 per cent of those twen ty to sixty-five, and 13 per cent of those sixty-five and over. Indicative of the expanding field for women workers was an an- j nouncement by the civil aeronautics i administration that it was reopening 1 training classes to both men and wo-r j men Jor control tower, communica tions stations and other work. About; 40 per cent of the traffic controller if the Italians drop out of the war and if we are able to get foad more easily to the countries which have drug s tors for a boftla of Buckley's CANACXOL Mixture (triple acting). Taka a epupie of sips at bedtime. Feel its instant powerful affective action spread thru throat, head and bronchial tubes. It starts at once to loosen up thick, choking phlegm, soothe raw membranes and make . Sufferers from those persistant, nasty bit tat big coughs due to colds or bronchial Irritations find Buckley's brings quick and effective relief. Don't welt—get Buckley's CanadM today. You get rsuef instantly. SMITH’S REXALL STORE This Month And SAVE the PENALTY i r DECEMBER 31 IS THE LAST DAY WITHOUT penalty: If, for lack of gas or any other reason, write this office, giving us the township and school district in which the property is located and we will be glad to send you the amount of your taxes. Then, you can moil us a check or money order and we will mail a receipt. But, be sure to give the same name or initials as used when the return was made. ^ PAY EARLY AND AVOID RUSH T. LANE MONROE, County Treasurer m Wesley Whitman is suffering with and^BO per cent of the aircraft corn-; „ . . ' inUirv imunicator trainees to date have been, a broken arm injury. | * j jj- J S J Todd is able to be up again women, the CAA said, adding thatj “the proportion is expected to be : reciate after a recent illness. Jash Motte is ill with flu. Friends of Mrs. Bessie Eskew will be glad to know she is improving af ter undergoing an eye operation at Providence hospital in Columbia. Mrs. Maud Fuller of Tucapau, for merly of Clinton, underwent an ope ration last week at Workman Men»- -qrial hospital. even higher in forthcoming sessions.”; i RATIONING BOARD BULLETIN Birthdays Mrs. J. S. Navy and Juanita Fuller had birthdays December 2. Ben Willard celebrated his birth day December 1. Grover Jenkins observed his birth day Decejnber 5. SUGAR—War ration stamp No. 9, good for three pounds until Decern-! ber 15. COFFEE—Stamp No. 27 in war ra-l tion book 1 (“the sugar book”), good, for one pound until January 3. Stamps are valid only in ration books! i issued to persons 15 years of age or older. FUEL OIL—Coupons marked pc- j riod 1 now good for ten gallons; valid; through December 19. CouponSj marked period 2 now valid for ten 1 Being men ourselves, accustomed to serving men the year round, we know them — their likes and dislikes . . . Let us help you pick the right gifts for the men on your list. Our stocks are complete — not cheap goods, but good goods cheap. Nationally known merchandise at honest prices. No mark-ups. Every article marked in plain figures and the same price to all. It will pay you to come in and look our stock over before you buy. It is always a pleasure to show you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE MANY THINGS THAT SPACE WILL NOT PERMIT MENTIONING. Week of Prayer Observed The December week of prayer for oo ^ Foreign Missions was observed by a,gallons until January 22. After De program and offering by the Wom-|Cember 10, no fuel oil may be dehv an’s Missionary Society on Wednes- ered on “coupon credit Consumers, day and the Girl’s Auxiliary Fri-!must have coupons by that date and surrender coupons to cover all pur- * chases of oil since October 1. day night. SpecUl Service There will be special music and GASOLINE—Gasoline coupon 3 in, “A” ration books good for three gal- ! singing at the Baptist church Sun-1 Ions each until January 22. Motorists day at each service. Morning ser- 1 must write license numbers and state Wees at 10:30 and evening services' where vehicle is registered on back at Y ; 30, W. M. S. To Meet The Woman’s Missionary Society will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday at 4:00 p. m., at the church. The program to be discussed is, “These Things, Do. What Can We p° ? ” ■ . Caldwell-Campbell , Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caldwell an nounce the marriage of their daugh ter, Evelyn,- to Fred Campbell on November 24. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R‘ D. Hughes in the presence of a few close friends. Mr. Campbell is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Campbell of West CUnton. The are making their home with Mr. Campbell’s parents. BENJAMIN & SONS PLUMBING HEATING SERVICE Telephone 117 WE ARE HUNTING TROUBLE of each coupon in “A,” “B,” “C” and \ “D” books. Temporary rations for es- j sential commercial vehicles and. for vehicles whose ODT certificates! Of war necessity are inadequate will' be granted at rationing boards. TIRES—All passenger car tires in! excess of five owned by motorists! must be turned over to Railway Ex-] press agency by December 12 for sale to government. No passenger car may be operated after December 12 unless surplus | tires have been disposed of and un less operator has obtained tire in spection certificate. Tires must be inspected by OPA- licensed inspection stations before January 31. • | MEAT—To obtain war ration book 2, for meat and other items to be ra tioned, in 1943, you must produce book 1 on date to- be announced later. Persons not having book 1 should ap- py for it at local rationing boards not later than December 15. FOR CHRISTMAS! Why not give that friend in service a year’s subscription to his favorite magazine. The Readers Digest service sub scription is $1.50 per year. See me for other specials. . JAMES W. CALDWELL xour MAf aiine Jftun TYPEWRITER RIBBONS for all chines, portable and standard. Car bon paper, rubber stamps. Call 74. Chronicle Publishing Co. % i % % % % i % SHOES FOR HIM By NUNN-BUSH None Better $8.50, $9.00, $10.00 EDGERTON SHOES $5.00, $5.50 and $6.50 (Made by Nunn-Bush) THOROGOOD OXFORDS $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 WORK SHOES $2.00 to $5.50 Men’s First Quality U. S. OVERSHOES $1.25 ond $1.50 Men's and Boys' WOOL and SILK SCARFS $1.00, $1.50, $1.95 Men’s TIE and HANDKER CHIEF SETS 75c, $1 RAIN COATS New' Smart Styles for Men PRICED RIGHT Men’s and Boys’ BOOT SOX 35c, 50c and 75c Men’s and Boys’ SWEATERS $1.00 to $4.50 Men’s and Boys’ GLOVES 25c to $3.50 NEW HATS At Old Prices ETCHISON Guaranteed HATS $3.50, $3.95, $4.50, $5 Men’s Cheaper HATS ; $1.00 to $2.95 L B. Dill CLINJON, S. C. Meh’s and Boys’ DRESS and WORK PANTS Men’s and Boys’ OVERALLS $1.75 to $1.95 Boys’ t leatherette and Wool JACKETS $2.95 and $4.95 Leather Jackets $7.50 MEN’S LEATHER JACKETS Tan and Black $8.50, $10, $13.50, $15 ond $17.50 Men’s Wool JACKETS $2.95 and $3.45 I I S I % White or Fancy - SHIRTS $1.00 to $2.00 Men’s Work SHIRTS $1.25 and $1.50 I I i S s § i I PAJAMAS Smart Colors, New Styles $1.25 to $2.95 Men’s and Boys* r WINTER UNION SUITS 50c to $3.00 Men’s Christmas TIES 25c to $1,50 BELT AND BUCKLE SETS $1.00 i I I I I i i