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Page Two THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Thursday, May 6, 1943 HOMES TO OPEN FOR CADETS SUNDAY As already announced, the 400 ca dets in training at Presbyterian col lege are to be invited into a number of Clintdn homes as dinner guests next Sunday, in celebration of Moth er’s Day CAPT. JACK DAVIS HOME ON FURLOUGH FROM NORTH AFRICA Capt. Jack H. Davis, Jr., who has been on an overseas assignment for the past 'seven months in North Af MARION WICKER OF KINARDS, NOW GERMAN PRISONER . uuy. rica, arrived Sunday for a two or The aux.lianes of th« city churchMi ^ ks fur , h wi(h his fam _ ' £ .nd parents. No announcement as open their homes Sunday and'the re» his future assignment has been ; anna Textile Mills, GoldviUe sponse has been most generous^ **»rnaHe * ‘ Th*» fnllnwine letter from was stated yesterday that accommo- The following letter from Marion, Capt. Davis states he is enjoying written to his s *^er, Rebecca Wick- dations will be provided for all of ^Stait health and is being cot- er - of Kinards, will be read with in young men and that they will * | di.ny ^e^veTby his many friends terest by the Mend, of the young picked up at the respective churehe.'-^--™ --^.^^^ man and his (amilJr; A Private Citisen Speaks His Mind Spectator Comments^ On Men and Things the great development of credit buy ing, with installment payments, with in the past twenty-five yeaitf, should have suggested something tq our leg islators, both state and nationaL And the city fathers might likewise take a hint. Let us make taxation as near ly painless as it may be made. Marion Wicker, of near Kinards, who was reported missing in the North African theatre of war recent ly, is now a prisoner in the hands of Germany. At the time Marion was drafted he was employed by the Jo- to the burden and carry it in Our stride. Just as do we pay a ten per cent transportation charge, or is it fif teen? We feel the shock ait first and Let us hope that Congress will have the wisdom to provide for the collec tion of income taxes at the time of „ t , ^ „ receiving the income. Most of us have How about a little time and a half paid seven cents a gallon on gasoline, * or farmers who have already plant- one cent on bottled drinks, three cents ed cotton twice and may have to on cigarettes, without feeling the; ma ke a third “try” at it? All that burden. We have become accustomed work, plowing, laying off, planting, fertilizing — all that once, and then again, the work anyhow. Are there no social gains for farmers? Let’s hear from the wise men yfoo regard farm ers as inflationists./ Tell us, please, r for this double is working hard to feed and clc&hel the world; and to then become accustomed to it find , , i n t ni» oltv anrt picpwnere mis trio *•**»*• —*'• absorb it, as we learned to absorb | W ® 0 P a y s t* 16 f at the close of the morning services tne Clt y a ^ a eisewnere. mis irip March 18 1943. shocks unconsciously vears aeo in or t ri Pic effort? bv the families who are to have them l*K>me was a stow one, he said. ■ A k marcn io, awio. snocxs unconsciously years ago in f oy tne lamines wno are lo nave xnem i navis stated vesterdav that freest Slster and Famil y : adtomobiles. Today, the government as their special guests, ,when P he saw the Clinton boys now) How’s everyone? Fine I hope. As, i s taking 5% from us as a Victory ^ the Afr i can area late in March, 1 for myself, I’m O. K. (tax and we are going along without rire L/eSfroyS Mouse Jthey were all in fine spirits and ex- Rebecca, has mother or Naomi got- even bending under the weight. What Kllckf !cellent health, and giving a good ac-! ten an y of } h ^ not « that 1 have writ-{does come like a crash, however, is mOnQOy Migni (count of themselves. ten since * have been in the hands to look the incomes taxes in the face m l c a pf D av .is entered the army in ' °f * he Germans? I haven’t written as 1 in March. To pay along and along, as make oil and linters for smokeless powder. Shall he do all this double and triple work without compensa tion? Yes, sir; so he will. And he will even pay out good, hard-earned dol lars to do it. But who will remember that? Nobody but the fanner him self. All i the others think of us as rolling in wealth, prime causes of in flation. Who, in calculating a farm er’s cost, ever considers double plant ing, or the various pests which be set him? Remember this, farmer, when they tell us next year about what steadfast friends they are to us. Everybody makes Congress toe the mark except the farmer. This Con-/ gress poured out words by the mil lion, but when the President vetoed the Bankhead bill the senate tip-toed out and left us standing there hold ing the bag (empty). The residence on West Main street February. 1941, as an officer of Bat-? much as 1 have wanted to, but you lour people express it, is about like! adjoining the Clinton Bonded, ware- ter y g 107th Coast Artillery of this know we can only write so often now. jcarrying five hundred pounds at one' house, was practically destroyed by, c i ty which was inducted into ser-r The last letter I wrote from Algeria ( time or fifty pounds ten times. Most fire of unknown origin Monday night v j ce ’ at Camp Stewart, Ga. When his' T on n,u ''* l “ 1 ~’ ‘" ,J at 1°:30. 'company, known as National Guards, The residence was occupied by, i e ft Camp Stpwart for foreign service Mrs. W. D. Franks, her daughter and grand-daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Merilock. Practically all furniture and furnishings were' lost irt the fire as th^_ building was quickly in flames ^fter the alarm was given. Capt. Davis was placed in charge as the commanding officer. Birth Announcements FIRST CLASS CADETS GRADUATE TODAY Captain Carl M. Turner, command ing officer of the 39th AAF training detachment, stated yesterday that the i was written January 29. That was the I of us, probably, would rather pay! last night I, stayed there and from from week to week, or month t(f then until the 17th of February I was {month, instead of having all the suf-! in a fox hole or dodging bombs or i fering afflict us in one mighty spasm, j some things that weren’t so pleasant.' However, there are many incomes I was captured on Naomi’s birthday, which run high only part of the ygar. \ Rebecca, I am not asking for you Since most people don’t usef the 1 to send mS anything, but if you want banks, thpy find it hard to save the-j' to you can send it by getting in touch money for ten months, Or even three with the Red Cross. If you do, send me a tooth brush. Tell, all hello, and I will write as often as I can. Lots of luck and good wishes to all. Love. —MARION. Whitten, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. O. Whitten. ^ r/Lau-! AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and SLIER Cpl. and Mrs. Edward Slier an-.- . . - . . . , * , nounce the birth of a son, Edward class of cadets has completed j Whitten, May 4. Mrs. Slier is the former Miss Millie ^ rens-Clinton airport. Graduating ex- 1 ( ercises will be held this afternoon at 3:30 in the college stadium with Dr. DAVIS William P. Jacobs delivering the ad- Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Davis dress The P ublic is invited to *'*** announce the birth of a daughter, tbe A exer cises. Trecie Holmes, on April 30, at Hays 1 A da nce wiU be given for the grad- hospital. Mrs. Davis is the former uatin 8 cadets at the armory in the Ninety-Six, formerly of this city, Miss Wylie Harris of Sandersville, evening beginning with the forma- have the honor and • distinction of Q a ' . ’ tion of the receiving line at 9:15. A {having their three sons and only chil- half hour entertainment will be given dren in the army. Tech. Corp. Roy months. Our business people know this and collect for automobiles and furniture j weekly or monthly. They have learn ed to collect installments as the mon- i ey-comes in. In other words, as it| comes in it will go out, so the install- | ment collectors are on the spot. Many I (thousands of people are covered by, ! insurance, with weekly payments of ; small sums, who could never pay the entire premium by the year, or by Ordinary, Gathered On {the quarter, even. Governments are 1 'always slow to adjust thmselves, but Our Rounds. MR. and MRS. CLYDE SMITH of ENGRAVED Calling Cards for army by the cadet students. Music for the Smith, the eldest son, is with the en and navy officers. An ideal, useful occasion will be furnished by the gineering corps at Wilson, N. C. The gift for father, husband, brother or Ciemson college band. The Junga- second son, Clyde Smith, Jr., has fin- friend. Ask to see samples. Chronicle leers. Highlight of the evening will ished training as a bombadier at Ros-; announces. Special Program At High School Friday An exhibition of the physical edu cation program which has been car ried on at Clinton high school for several months, will be presented on Friday, May 7, Principal R. P. Wilder Publishing Co, Phone 74. BUYER MEETS QC| I rn in our ad OLLLLa columns.... be the grand march at 10:30 followed well, New Mexico. He received his by a buffet lunch at 11. {wings with a promotion to second Cadets who are graduating will lieutenant on April 17, and has been Besides regular drilling, the boys will also run the obstacle course. The demonstration will continue leave within a few days and others transferred to Carlsbad, New Mexico,{from 12:45 to 2:30. The public is in will be sent to take-their places at an early date. 1 | SAY, “I SAW IT IN THE CHRON ICLE.” THANK YOU.. CASINO THEATRE THE BROADWAY for further training. Corporal Mil-jvited to attend, ford Smith, the.youngest son, is sta tioned at Camp Knight, Cal. Ms. Smith is the fomer Miss Lee Nelson, daughter of Mrs. A. M. Nel son, of this city. If it is a Magazine that you want, see . . . $ JAMES W. CALDWELL The Magazine Man MONDAY AND TUESDAY, May 10 and 11 _ VMCUT! nJLL-UMQTIM GONE WITH THE WIND MONDAY AND TUESDAY, May 14) and 11 "SILVER SKATES" A Rousing Musical Ice Spectacle! Featuring Kenny BAKER, Patricia MORRISON, BELITA—Wizard of the PVT. NED HALL writes from the; army air base, Santa Ana, Cal., that | Pvt. Joe DeMaggio, former star out- I fielder for the New York Yankees, is | their physical training director. Friends of WILLIAM PITTS, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pitts, will be interested to know he was commis sioned a second lieutenant during the week at graduation exercises of the army air. forces technical training Ice, FRICK and FRACK—the Skaf-1 comman{ j school at Yale university, ing Jesters, Irene DARE, Danny New Haven, Conn. Rated as a tech SHAW. Eugene TURNER and TED FIO RITO and His Orchestra. plus DAVID 0. SELZNICK’S Production of MARGARET MITCHELLS story of the OM South Latest NEWS of the WORLD. Adm. Matinee 17c and 40c A dm. Night 17c and 50c 9 A. M. Show MONDAY. Feature begins 2:37 and 7:37. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, ' May 12 and 13 COMEDY . . CARTOON i OF THE WORLD. 10c and 25c Feature begins 2:38,4:41,7:38,9:41. nical officer in communications, he is now prepared to assume duties with tactical units. Lt. Pitts visited his parents here for the week-end and NEWS left Sunda y for Boca Raton, Fla., for further training. Lewis and Harold Pitts, students at Ciemson, also join ed their brother here for the week end. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, May 12 and 13 'TOUGH AS THEY COME" Starring The DEAD END KIDS, with Paul KELLY, Helen PARRISH and Ann GILLIS. Feature begins 3:01, 5:21, 7:41 and 10:01. ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN' in With FREDRIC MARCH, MAR THA SCOTT; GENE LOCKHART. RED RIVER ROBIN HOOD' in With Tim HOLT, Cliff EDWARDS, Barbara MOFFETT and Russell Feature begins 2:00, 4:30, 6:55, 9:25.! yvaDE. plus "At The Front" A Pictorial Record of the Landing in North Africa and the Initial En gagements Against the Germans in Tunisia. Photographed At the Front by the Army Signal Corps ... in Technicolor! Picture begiffs 3:49, 6:14, 8:44. 10 A. M. Show WEDNESDAY. 10c and 25c Feature begins 2:00,4:20, 6:40,9:00. plus “SECRET CODE,” Chapter 2. 10c and 20c FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, May 14 and 15 HARRY JOC MOWN play Hr Rofcwt CmM • • MncUto< to CHARLES VIDOR Clinton friends and relatives en joyed hearing LT. ADELINE BO LAND on a WAAC radio program Tuesday morning from a Charlotte station. Lt. Boland and a WAAC aux iliary presented an interesting skit about the woman’s army. The children at Thornwell orphan age have purchased $242.20 in war stamps since the first of the year. Sales are conducted at the school by Mrs. Robert D. Lynn, a member of the faculty, and the youngsters are diligently saving for this purpose part of any money they may get, and practically every child at the insti tution has bought stamps. An exhibit in the city library for several weeks is a unique display of miniature furniture made by DEAN OWENS, of Rome, Ga., a member of the freshman class at Presbyterian; college. The furniture, living room,' dining room and bedroom suites and several odd pieces, is made in exact! proportion, Rescale of one inch to the foot. Mr. Owens was awarded first prize on these articles of fine work-' 1 ! manship in the hobby section of a garden club fair in Rome. WILLIS MARTIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Martin, of near Clinton, HOLT and The JIMMY WAKELY, has , n * enU y been promoted to the _ j rank of sergeant. Sgt. Martin is sta- ,tioned at Camp White, Oregon, with -Take the road to adventure . . .the the 24th field hospital. CHd Chisholm Trail. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, May 14 and 15 'THE OLD CHISHOLM TRAIL" With Johnny Mack BROWN, Tex RITTER, Fuzzy KNIGHT, Jennifer COMING! GONE WITH THE WIND UNCUT FULL-LENGTH EXACTLY AS PREVIOUSLY SHOWN- "You really haven’t seen GWTW unity you’ve seen it at least twice. "David O. ‘ Selznick’s great picture seems greater each time it is seen."—N. Y. Times. Selected Shorts and NEWS FROM THE WORLD'S BATTLEFRONTS. 10c and 30c Friday: 2:32, 4:30, 7:32, 9:30. Saturday: 2:00, 3:54,5:48, 7:42,9:38 irnt^^^iiiMMiiirwiitiiiiiiiiioiiTitnitiTTTTTr^^^—r—TmTmTmmnmi . Romance and the Gallantry of the Old West . . . Fighting in the Style of the West’s Pioneer Days! z plus , “KING, OF THE MOUNTED,” Chapter 9. Comedy, “The Great Glover.” Cartoon, “King Midas, Junior.” 10c and 25c Feature ^Begins: Friday: 2:56, 4:52, 7:56, 9:52. Saturday: 2:26, 4:22, 6:18, 8:14, and 10:10. 10 A. M. Show SATURDAY. HENRY M. YOUNG, JR., of this city, who is serving with an obser-; vation group of the army air force in North Africa, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Young has many friends here who will be glad to learn of his advancement • * CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks for the kindnesses and sym pathy shown us by our friends, and neighbors during the recent illness and death of our husband and father, Albert M. Ram age. Also our appreci ation for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Essie M. Ramage and Children. SAY, "I SAW IT IN THE CHRON ICLE.” THANK YOU. CASINO THEATRE TWO DAYS MONDAY and TUESDAY May 10-11 PvWrsm Starts At 2:36 and 7:3# Each Day. 9 A. M. Show Monday ADMISSION: a Children 17c; Adults 40c Night- Children 17c; Adults 50c Hof Do You Stand in the STRAW VOTE? Pick A Winning STRAW From JAMES PITTS STORE Flexible-Brimmed -Straws .......,..$1.95 Flexibe Hopsaking Straws 2.50 Flexible Maple Straws 4 2.50 Flexible Tamiami Straws .... ... 2.95 Genuine Panama Hats * .»... 3.95 JOHN B. STETSON HATS * Playboy Felt Hats $5.00 Stratoliner Felt Hats .... $7.50 James Pitts Store Phone 64-R Clinton, S. C. / V . Roatmlitr Mother MAY 9 Useful Gifts For Her TOWELS 25c to 69c The most useful gift of all. Mother will say "Than|i you; just what l wanted.” Cannon’s quality make. Big, thick, thirsty Bath Towels, col orful and useful. BATH CLOTHS TO MATCH 19c, I5c Cool, Crisp COTTONS $2.98 to $5.95 Make Mother happy with one of these batistes, voiles, mus lins. Sizes 14 to 20, 38 to 44. FOR EVERY MOTHER! DRESSES $4.98 to $10.95 This year of all years. Moth er deserves a special gift Here are dresses as feminine and beautiful as your thought of her. Sizes 14 to 20, 38 to 44, and 18W to 24*. GIVE A GRACIOUS HAT TO A GRACIOUS LADY $1.98 to $3.98. Nothing will compliment her more than one of these lovely Hats. Make it a straw—mart, and cool too. CHENILLE SPREADS $2.98 to $7.95 Hand-tufted, beautifully de signed, mart for any r Whites and pastel grounds. Always Welcomed! RAYON HOSIERY 79c, 98c, $L19 The ideal gift for Mother’s Day. We have just the kind die will like. Long-wearing service weights . . . flattering sheen... wear long and lit perfectly. 8V& to I6H. Out-size, too. GIVE MOTHER A NEW PAIR OF . . . SHOES NATURAL BRIDGE $4.95 and $5.50 So easy on the feet, built-in *rch supports to give more comfort and longer wear. Blacks, blues and All-Whites. 4 40 l# * MA to EEE. r "We Fit the Feet” BELK’S