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J Page Twelve 43,343 PERSONS GET RATION BOOKS IN LAURENS COUNTY In Laurens county 43,343 persons have received war ration book No. 1, it was revealed yesterday by the state Office of Price Administration. In the state more than 2.0Q0.000 citizens have been issued ration book No. 1, required to qualify for eligibil ity to receive boolj No. 2 when it is ready for distribution. THE LITTLE LORD The Little Lord of Christmas Day Was cradled, in the fragrant hay. While all about the stable dim Soft lowed the cattle, hushing him. Oh all the country folks' of earth Proclaim this Lord/of country birth. The littk' Lord without a crown Lived in a small and common town With narrow street and humble door And shavings curled upon the floor. Oh all the folks of little towns- Hail Him and bring Him loving crowns. .The Little Lord by King’s decree On journey long was forced to flee, A great road thronged by many a race Who smiled to see His baby face. Oh all earth’s travelers haste to Thee, Thou little Lord of land and sea. FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 6th day of January, 1942, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Administrator of the estate of Susie S. Blakely in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o’clock a. m., and on the same day will ‘apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. Any person indebted to said es tate is notified and required to make payment on or before that date; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be i forever barred. LOWRY M. WILSON, * Administrator. Dec. 4, 1942.—31-4c. STATIONERY—Every boy in service will be happy to receive a box. We, have just what he will like, plain or 1 with the insignia of his branch of j service. Chronicle Pub. Co. THE CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLINTON, S. C. Thursday. December 24,1942 versary today, Dec. 24. Clay Sellers had a birthday De cember 18th. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barbee are ob serving their third wedding anniver sary today. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith will celebrate their first ‘wedding anni versary tomorrow, Dec. 25. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson observed their first wedding anniversary De cember 22. v LAURENS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE HAS ,2,079 CUSTOMERS I , —‘— fcaufens, Dec v 32. — The Laurens Electric cooperative, with headquar ters here, has entered its fourth year of rural lighting services in Laurens, i Spartanburg, Greenville and New berry counties. H. M. Paris, superintendent, com menting on the progress of the co operative system, recalled that at the organisation of the lines, December 19, 1939, there were 454 consumer customers at the end of the first month of operation. With 595 miles of distribution lines I at the beginning of the fourth year, ■ the number of patrons is listed at j 2,079. ' Citing the expansion of the system, Paris said that during October .the consumption on farms was 79,442 KWH, which was an increase of 6,907 over the same month of the previous year. He said cooperative’s revenue per mile had shown an ap- jureeiahle gain from the first. The Christmas tree has rfiany legendary origins. One of these legend* has it that when St. Boniface was converting the Germanic tribes from their heathen worship of Thor to Christianity, he turned Aeir attention from the fallen Thunder Oak, under which the human sacrifices de- ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held, as provided by law, on Thursday, January 7, 1943. All claims against Laurens County should be filed at the Supervisor’s office on or before manded by their barbarous religion had been made, and singled out a.December 31, 1942, so that they may young fir tree. Here was a new symbol: a tree dedicated to love and good deeds. With no stain of blood upon it, its tip pointing towards the undying stars, it should be a sign of the new faith: the tree cf the Christ-child. No longer was the emblem of faith to be a thing of dread, but set up in the halls of the chieftain and surrounding with friendship and feasting. ^ In the homes of the tribesmen,. the new tree of the Christ^hild honored the birthday of the Saviour and children played beneath it. It became the symbol of love and simplicity: for ‘‘Unless ye become as little children, ye cannot enter the Kingdom ! $ of God.” ‘ I: In America, families gather around the Christmas tree in the home, ’ ft throughout the land community trees are lighted and the old carols are j sung; symbols of the spirit of the Christ-Child—the brotherhood of men. be checked and prepared for approv al by the board. R. L. TEAGUE, Supervisor. B. Y. CULBERTSON, Clerk. 31-4c KEROSENE... 12c per Gallon* YARBOROUGH OIL COMPANY WEST MAIN STREET LYDIA MILLS NEWS FOR THE WEEK Mrs. W. P. McLendon, Correspondent in JOYOUS SEASON V TO ALL We are indeed grateful for the patronage accorded us and pledge for the new year continued quality ser vice. L C. BOLAND Phone 169 A MINUTE W* Want To Exland N NIARTY GUmHOS and BBT WISHES BOB THE HOLIDAY SEASON CAROLINA SERVICE STATION C. G. Burns, Mgr. I to the rank of private first'class. His j parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Aber crombie, have received word tfiat he has landed safely at his destination foreign service. • . ' !' Mr - an <* Mrs. F. E. Brown and Birthdays and*Anniversaries daughter, Miss Eloise Brown, visited .. . m j i I Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Grant in Whit-' "f' , a " t ! Mrs - ^ f!\ elton cele - mire Thursday. brate their second wedding anni- Miss Reba Hill of Lexington, N. C., I is spending the week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Will ard. Pvt. Rex Gassaway of Camp Croft, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Lily Sprouse.. C. B. Sharpton, Jr., student at the* University of South Carolina, Colum-, bia, is spending the Christmas holi days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C, B. Sharpton. I 'Mrs. Clarence Blackwell spent’ Sunday with her mother, Mrs: Mat- tie Stockman, in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reeder and (children visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reeder in Whitmire Sunday. | Mrs. James Smith and daughter, | | of Goldville, are spending a few days with her sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Smith. Miss Ruth Hathney of Long Branch, spent the week-end with Miss Vivian Alford. Mrs. Paul Wilson of Laurens, and Mr. and Mrs. Earle Barker and daughter, of Goldville, visited their parents, Mr. and iClrs. M. C. Smith, I the past week-end. Paul and Jimmy Cobb, students at: the University of South Caroin^, Co- I lumbia, are spending the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and 1 Mrs. Russell Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Patterson Bob bie Jane Turner and Maxie Davis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Brown near Laurens. Mrs. Frank Jenkins of Mount Holly, N. C., is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Whitman. Friends of Mrs. Glenn Crepps of Blythe, Calif., formerly of this comv munity, will regret to learn that she is ill. . •’ Misses Evelyn and Margie.Moseley visited Miss Freddie Earles in Charleston the past week-end. George Blackwell of Newberry, visited relatives in the community on , Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Goodman an^ children of Greenville, spent Suqday with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Sellers. ^ Mrs. G. H. Jackson spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Roberts, in Union. Little Maxie Davis of Cedar Springs, near Spartanburg, is spend ing the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Davis. iWHwaaMi Dr. Felder Smith I Dr. Duncan S. Felder I OPTOMETRISTS Specialists In |{ Eye Examinations Office Hoars: Dr. Smith. Daily. 4:15 to 6 Dr. Felder, Dally, 9 to 6 Phone 29 for Appointment CLINTON, S. C. tmimmmtmtmammummuauuaam In taking this opportunity of expressing our best wishes for the Christmas Season to our host of friends, we are mindful of the splendid association^ and friend ships that we have had in the past. And it is in full ap preciation of all the fine things you have done for us that we express our sincere thanks to each of you whom we call our friends. May we continue to serve you during the months to come. So, wherever you are—North, East, South or West— may we extend Season’s Greetings to one and all. J. C. THOMAS, Manager. ‘A Credit To All South Carolina” CLINTON. S. C. WMsmas i i 1 Rcn/ncs \ From Your City Officials ~ , * « - In this time of turmoil and conflict, the privilege to enjoy the spirit of Christmas is the re ward of the faith in democracy. Faith of our fathers which we must guard with zealous pride, makes America the bulwark and guiding light of Christianity in a world fighting against* dark ness. * <■ With the Holiday Season comes a rejoicing and gladness that we work and live, strive and - • # * • achieve in a free country, with a splendid citizenship. It is our sincere wish that every man, woman, boy and girl within the borders of our City en joy ^to the fullest a glorious Christmas. May the New Year be one of Health, Happiness and Pros perity for each and every one of you. ; ■ % % i 8 8 8 \ G. A’* Given Party The Girl’s Auxiliary of the Bap tist church was entertained with Christmas party Saturday night ait the home of Mrs. C. R. Kuykendall. Games were played and carols sung. Members exchanged gifts. Those at tending were Esther Johnson, Joyce Nolan, Mozell Bryant, <Lutrell Oak- !ley, —Gaynell Davis, Iris Shumate, i Frances Cobb, and Joan Kuykendall. ' Refreshments Were served by the (hostess, assisted by Mrs. L. S. Oak ley. Given Promotion Friends of Jesse P. Abercrombie, of the United States army, will be !glad to know he has been promoted TO THE YOUNG MEN IN THE U. S. SERVICE FROM CLINTON AND THIS COMMUN- TY, REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU MAY BE LOCATED, WE SEND SINCERE GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES. P. S. BAILEY, Mayor D. C. HEU8TESS, City Clerk and Treasurer BOARD OF ALDERMEN: Hngh C. Ray. Pet B. Adair. J. F. Jacobs, F. M. Boland, J. W. C. O. Owens