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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE
Thursday, Moy 3 t 1945
NEWS OF .. .
MEN IN THE SERVICE
I after being evacuated from overseas.
! Pfe. Poteat was recently liberated
! afTei^being a German prisoner of
war. H^h^s arrived home for a visit
! with his mother, Mrs. Miriam Poteaty.
•— — ! and other relatives.
Friends of FRANK SIMPSON, JR..:
seaman first class, will be interested: SGT. LESLIE EUGENE AVERY
to know he has completed a course has recently- been promoted from
in advanced combat training at the CO rporal to sergeant with the 103rd'
naval air station in Miami,. Fla., and division tyf the Seventh army In Ger-
received his wings as an air crew- many. Sgt. Avery has been in the
man. Seaman Simpson is spending army since May, 1942. Mrs. Avery,
a four-day leave at home with his* the former Miss Margaret Caroline
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simp- Hipp, is with her parents, Mr. and
>011. before leaving for the West Mrs. Irby Hipp;Vvhile he is away.
Coiist where he has been assigned as ^ j
a radio-gunner on one of the navy's Friends of SGT. EDWARD A.
newest and largest patrol bombers. WALTERS will be interested to i
He will leave soon for duty in the know he was recently promoted to i
Pacific theater of operations. jthat rank from private first cla^s.!
CLINTON SOLDIER GETS BRONZE STAR
Sgt. Walters is serving with the 14th |
LT (jg) HENRY M. ROWLAND, Armored division of the Third army ,
JR., of the navy. Hew a tighter plane under General Patton. The 14th re- :
from the flight deck of the "Fighting cently liberated 27.000 Allied prison-
Lariy" when that aircraft carrier , ers, including a Urge percentage Of
lashed out at Tokyo. ^American airmen, at a prison camp!
Recently returned, home on leave, near Moosburg, 27 miles northeast of*
Lt. Rowland whs attached to Air Munich. Mrs. Walters, the former'
Group Three, operating aboard the Miss Dorothy jStutts, is with hep par-^
i airier.
whosi
e earlier exploit
s are
dramati,
r.ed in
the navy’s doeumen-
•.ary tilr
n. "Th
e Fighting'Lady.”
Dui in
H, the
Tokyo attack he
pro-
vided J
i {filter
cover for our
Hell-
D.verA:
and
Avengers while
they
sweopec
i dow
n oh the Tachikawa
ra’t
i nyin'
e plant, only 16
miles
t n :n fm
e empt
•ror's palace, and
blast
td It 'A
■■t:\ in
mvv bombs. Fliei
's re-
td:ning
trom '
the strike said, the fac-
LT. JOHN L. SLOAN, who recent-
PFC. WILLIAM AMMONS, 86 Sloan street, is shown being decorated
with the Bronze Star medal by Brig. Gen. Wayne C. Smith, epnuoanding
general. Central Pacific Base command, for rescuing a soldier who had
been seriously wounded during the battle for Guam. Pfc. Ammons is the
son cf Mrs. Sadie Ammons, of this city.
to: y was d e m o 1 i s h ed.
>hot down, one plane
two others. The 26-year-old naval 1 ations.
uflicor also participated in strikes
against >uch targets as
p,ne>. Banins. Nansei
Funch Indo-China.
Baptists To Hold
After 1 Bible Schools In
E B. spending a 45-day furlough with his . TUU
r. LT. EUGENE parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Holtz- V-OUnry I HIS JUmmer
Lt. Rowland 1 SLOAN, who has recently returned claw, he will report to Fort Bragg,
lowing two weeks of rest at the re- a * so served in France and Germany
c^istribupon center in Miami, Fla. Lt. with Paths Sevepth army.
and damaged from the Pacific theater of oper-1 ^ or further duty.
Twelve vacation Bible schools were
held in the Laurens Baptist associ-.
SGT. RICHARD R. RAY, son of West Clinton commurnty, where he
Mi'. F. F. Ray, has just completed is spending a 24-day furlough.
h.c- 3.0th month of overseas service
,n th< army air forces in Italy. Sgt.
Kay. who i> a weather observer, sta-
t: nod with a mobile weather sta
tion. wears five battle stars on his
Europe - Africa - Middle East theatfer^lfuctHbadge, and has also been award-
ribbon. indicating that he has partici-' ‘ ~
pated in the Tunisian, Sicilian, Na-
ples-Foggia, Rome-Arno and South-
tin France campaigns. He also wears
the Good Conduct ribbon as well as
a Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.
MASTER SGT. CLINTON WEST
has been awarded the Bronze Star
LEROY GREGORY, who has seen mcdal for heroi C or meritorious ser-
PFC. BOYD ALEC POTEAT has
PFC. DA\ ID GLENN, who left re- j a tj 0 n last year. Thirteen have already
the Philip-i VIRGIL WEBB, gunners mate first cently for overseas service* has a r- |been p i anne( j t, y t h e churches for!
Shoto and class, has arrived home after spend- nved in France with his inlantry this summeri leaders announce, to
ing 20 months in the Pacific area. He unit, according to information re- n from one t0 twQ weeks for pupils,
i^ie soi^^rs. Sarah Webb of the ceived here b y Mrs - Glenn. I from four to sixteen years of age. The 1
children learn about the Bible, about:
missions, and about how to live the
Christian life. The program consists!
. . ,of Bible study, play, music periods,!
action in France. Belgium and Ger- vlce . a » ai £f c a " ,^ C ? y ‘T ?- V "^ i character and habft stories, and
many, has been awarded the Combat acr^ 1 flight. Sgt. West is stationed many other helpful features. There
Infantryman's badge, the Good, Con- j in Germany. _ , are ' a i s0 picnics in connection with!
e*.TrT every well-planned school. Other
ed the Purple Heart for wounda re- HUBERT SNELGROVE, coxswain c h U rches in this association are in-;
ceived in action. He also wears' the ,bas amved m the States after 26
pre-Pearl Harbor and European the- months absence. He is spending a 22-
ater of operations ribbons. I da y furlough^ hU^arents, Mr. ^ originated for Baptist churches
SGT. BOYD W. HOLTZCLAW has | i Nashvil^Tenn 8 ^ l^r^D? 1 Homer
arrived home after serving 33 months CAPT. JACK H. DAVIS has been Nashville, Term., in 1924. Dr. Homer
arm ed home after serving 33 months transferred ifrom Camp s h e 1 b y , L • Grice - a P astor . wa ^ elect-
vited to plan schools.
The vacation Bible school move-
overseas.- Sgt. Holtzclaw left with the
arrived at the army's Oliver General local National Guard unit and par-
hospital. Augusta. Ga.. for treatment, ticipated in the Nprth African, Si-
Miss., to Fort Bliss, Texas.
P.-T.A. NOTES
CASINO THEATRE i THE BROADWAY
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
May 4 and 5
Tonight and Every
Night
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
May 4 and 5
Heart Of the West
©
Two-gun action
ed secretary to promote these schools
i in the churches of the Southern Bap
tist convention. In 1925, the first year
; of Dr. Grice’s secretaryship, there
were 300 schools. It took eleven years
The rummage sale on last Friday reach. the 1,000 mark (1,044 in
and Saturday was quite a success, 1935). Last year 7,484 schools were
and the P.-T.-A. wishes to thank all re P° r ted. This year the goal is for
who contributed or helped in any lO-OOO schools in the Southern Bap-
way. Because of the bad weather convention territory,
last Saturday there will be another G. Hester, of Columia, is pro-
| rummage sale this Saturday, May m °tl n g t be schools in this sdate.
15, at the same location, the vacant •
j filling station on Musgrove street. Comp Old Indian
^ Q in
(HOPPALONG CASSIDY
Feature Begins:
Friday: 2:00, 4:20, 6:40. 9:00.
Saturday: 1:54, 4:14, 6:36, 8:54.
^nv^ovn ” Wm ^ 0P '' 1 ,r ° m 9 t0 ' T ° °P en June 20
*1UY) BOYD. Mrs j B Harti C h a i rman ot th e —
Musical in blitz time. RITA HAY
WORTH .oa n in technicolored glori-
fiention of person and talent. With
LEE BOWMAN, JANET BLAIR and
MARK PLATT.
Feature Begins:
F>. id. y 2 24. 4:20. 7:24. 9:20.
Saturday 2 15, 4:02, 5:49, . :36, 9:23. Hollywood with a song and dance.
NEWS. 9c and 35c
Night Club Girl
MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
May 7 and 8
Sunday Dinner For A '
Soldier I
Comedy and sentiment. A tale of
a family dogged by poverty but en- j
riched by afTection and light-heart- j
edness. With ANNE BAXTER, JOHN
HODIAK and CHARLES WINNIN-
GER.
Feature begins 2:38, 4:42, 7:38, 9:42.
CARTOON and NEWS. 9c-35c
10 A. M. Show MONDAY.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,
May 9 and 10
Ministry Of Fear
Mystery, with the skill .of Nazi
agents. With RAY MIDLAND, MAR
JORIE REYNOLDS and CARL ES
MOND.
Feature begins 2:00, 4:43, 7:26 and
*10:09.
Her Lucky Night
A Warren Wilson Musical. With,
the ANDREWS SISTERS singing the j
latest hits. And MARTHA O’DRIS-j
COLL and NOAH BEERY to top it!
off, i
Feature begins 3:25,6:08, 8:51.
"BLUE WINNER.” 9c aqd 35c
10 A. M. Show WEDNESDAY.
health committee, announced at the The staff for the summer session
P.-T.A. meeting Tuesday evening at Camp Old Indian, official Boy<
that a clinic will be held at Florida Scout camp for the Blue Ridge coun-
Street school at 10 a. m., May 10, for cil, was announced yesterday by
all children who will enter the first Hoarce S. Williamson, scout execu-
grade in September. Mothers who live. . j
• . . „ . have children of this age . group are Camp Old Indian will open June
' ^ J c P as ked to bring them for registration 20 and will run through August 7.1
• of kids from Missouri trying to crash an c| a health check-up. ;The camp is located about 28 miles
There will be a story hour spon- north of Greenville. A number ofi
| soreef by the P.-T.A. this summer scouts from the Clinton district will
• at the Presbyterian college library spend intervals at the camp this
I for children who will enter the first,' summer.
' second, third, and fourth grades next! - " ’ 1
! fall. The dates and time will be an
nounced later. The story hour will
i be in charge of Mrs. Julian Coleman.
The May meeting of , the Florida
Street P.-T.A. was held Tuesday eve-
; ning at 8 o’clock ip the school audi
torium with Mrs. Earl Spencer, the
president, presiding. The group sang
The Star Spangled Banner, after
which Dr. W. R. Turner offered the
invocation. The minutes of the last
Tuneful songs and South Sea set-1 ?? r eeting TK were h read by , Mrs James!
iGray. The chairmen of the finance,
ting. With JINX FALKENBURG, health and program committees gave
reports on various activities. 1
The Cub Scouts .gave the program
which proved to be educational as
well as enjoyable. Each den put on!
a skit of its own.
Kenneth Baker, Cubmaster, made |
awards to various Cubs for their
achievements in.,Cub Scout work. He
Feature Begins:
Friday: 2:56, 5:16. 7:36, 9:56.
Saturday: 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50.
Manhunt On Mystery
Island, Chap. 7.
10 At M. Show SATURDAY.
9c and 30c
MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
May 7 and 8
Tahiti Nights
Ul £
With JINX
DAVE O’BRIEN and MARY TREEN.
It’s a great little picture.
Feature begins 2:51, 4:45, 7:51, 9:45.
“ANIMAL TRICKS,” “AVIATION
EXPERT DONALD DOUGLAS”and
NEWS. 9c and 30c
TYPEWRITERS AND
ADDING MACHINES
Sales and Service
CLEANING A SPECIALTY
Reasonable Charges
KENNETH N. BAKER
Phone S06
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,
May 9 and 10
Brand Of the Devil
Action, suspense and drama in this
two-gun action. With DAVE (TEX)
O’BRIEN and JIM NEW ILL.
Feature begins 2:24, 4:55, 7:26, 9:57.
The Crime Doctor's
Courage
Mystery thriller, with action and
suspense. With WARNER BAXTER
and HILLARY BROOKE.
Feature begins 3:21, 5:52, 8:23.
Black Arrow, Chap. 4
l 9c and 30c
also expressed appreciation to the
three Boy Scouts 1 who are den lead
ers, Herb Hunter, George Comelson,
'and Dicky Hobson, and thanked the
den mothers, Mrs. L. E. Cason, Mrs.
P. M. Pitts, and Mrs. Hugh Eichel-
berger, and all who helped with the
program.
Mrs. Spencer expressed the senti
ments of the entire group in empha
sizing appreciation for the work the
leaders are doing toward helping the
boys become more loyal and helpful
citizens.
The grade representation count
was taken and d social hour enjoyed.
WE PAY CASH
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Phone 402-J
BREWINGTON
Mr .and Mrs. Marvin Brewington,
of Cross Anchor, announce the birth
of a daughter, Anna Elizabeth, on
Sunday, April 29, at Hays hospital.
U. D. C. TO MEET
The Stephen D. Lee Chapter, U.
D. C., will meet tonight (Thursday)
at 8 o’clock with Mrs. Dan Yarbor
ough on Owens street. Members are
asked to note the date of the meet
ing from the regularly scheduled
time.
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