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r»-r.' ’—- ■ * 1/ y III ' ■ Thursdoy, Moy 2$, 1947 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE * Poge Sey— HONOR GRADUATES AT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Laurens ^Hotel Property Sold To J. C. Todd SEVERN SOMERVILLE v EUGENIA NEIGHBORS Valedictorian Salutatorian Son of Rev. and Mr*. W. G. Somer- Danfhtor of A. L. Neighbors, of near ville, of Cross Hill. Clinton, and the late Mrs. Neighbors. Laurens, May 26. — The Laurens Hotel property, owned by heirs of the Watts and Aikdn estates, was sold Monday to J. C. Todd, local business man, it was announced yesterday by Kilgo 8c Hunter, realtors, who handledj 1116 deal * The sale price was withheld but Mr. Hunter said the sale was the “biggest real estate transaction in the history of the city.” The con tract for sale has been signed, but the deed has not been signed be cause of the time element involved, the heirs residing at various points. The property includes the two- story hotel of about 30 rooms, a double-room store and a single room store and a vacant lot next to the lobby on Caroline street.-. Mr. Todd, .who said he preferred not to give out the price, said that he had offered it to the directors of the proposed community hotel at the same price he paid for it. Asked what he proposed to do with the property in case the com munity hotel did not accept his of fer, Mr. Todd said that he had no future plans to announce. Kilgo 8t Hunter also announced the sale of what is known as the “Bailey Building” on the southeast: side of the public square to Dr.' Felder Smith. The amount in- \ volved in this deal was also with held. I The “Bailey building,” once | owned by the Bailey family in Greenwood, is occupied by Riddle’s j Jewelry store, J. H. Moore’s gro- j eery, Lee’s Barber shop, Tunstall’s | finance office, and a lunch stand. The (irbperty also includes some vacant property in the rear. Mr. Todd is owner of J. C. Todd Grocery (wholesale) of this city, of which J. P. Prather is manager. County Roads To Be Added To State System IS . n ' ■ r • Columbia, May 27.— (Special to The Chronicle). — Five per cent of Laurens county’s 761 mile road sys tem will be transferred to the state highway department on July 1 for maintenance and supervision, Chief Highway Commissioner J. S. Wil liamson announced. A total of 38 miles now in the county network will be turned over to the state. The five per cent transfer is made on an annual basis under a legisla tive act passed in 1945. Chief High way Engineer C. R. McMillan is ne gotiating with the Laurens legisla tive delegation to determine which roads will be absorbed into the state system. Highway department records show that 519 miles under county control are constructed of unimproved earth. A total of 152 miles are graded and drained, and 16 miles are soil sur faced. i Recruiting Officer Back On Duty Here Recruiting Sgt. Mathews returned to Clinton this week from the ad jutant general’s school, and will con tinue his previous schedule here ev ery Tuesday, Wednesday, a.m. and Thursday at the postoffice. He is at the Laurens postoffice every Mon day, Wednesday, p.m., Friday and j Saturday. , New Employees At Local Post office Ace Workman, Jr., W. S. Horne and Roger Henry are new employees at the local postoffice after having recently passed a civil service exam ination. The three are substitute clerks and carrier, according to Post master W. D. Adair, and employed on an hourly basis. SINGING SCHOLARSHIPS Two scholarships for singing and announcing Will beigiven by Arthur Cornwall, well known rado ^singer and teacher, during six weeks of summer school at Newberry, which will begin around June 16. Full information can be had by writing Mr. Cornwall at. Radio Sta tion WKDK, Newberry. Joanna News is extended to all children of the community from age 4 through the intermediate class. Woman’s Society oT Meet The Woman’s Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock at. the church. Please note the time has not changed. You are cordially invited. HOME CANNING'S BEST 2 - piece metal lid I 0 Um Hiis MWMt development in 2- i pie$e metal lid»l There's no dovbt of JUST PRESS TO TCSTI a *ofe teal for yowr home-canned food*. Just prett to tett — if DOME it dawn, jar H tea led) Pitt any Maton jar., laty to vte be- came >1*1 tare. Can Teaching Study Class Each Wednesday evening at 7:30 Rev. H. F. Bauknight is teaching a study course in connection with the prayer services. The book is entitled, “The Art of Using,” and is written by Ralph W. Sockman. You are cordially invited to attend these ser vices the following five Wednesday evenings. Daily Vacation Bible School Bible work, music, handbook and recreation will be featured in the vacation Bible school at the Gold- ville Baptist church. The school will begin on Monday, June 2, and go through Friday, June 6. Classes will begin each day at 3 o’clock and close promptly at 6 o’clock. All children, both boys and girls, ages 4 to 17, are uijjged to come. On Friday evening a Dig picnic is planned for both parents and children of the school. Refreshments will be served each day. , KEEPING TIME tAe FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 27th day of June, 1947, we will render a final account of oar acts -ana dofiigs as Ad ministrators of the estate of Charles Reeder Workman, Sr., 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 our trust as Admin istrators. ) Any person indebted to said estate is notified and required to make pay ment on or before that date; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or be fore said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. C. R. WORKMAN, JR., and MARION H. WORKMAN, Administrators. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pur suant to the terms of certain chattel mortgages given by T. L. Ellison to the Baldwin Motor Co., conveying the property described below, in the office of the Clerk of Court for Lau rens County, S. C., the undersigned will sell the chattels described below at public auction for cash at 10:00 A. M., on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Baldwin Motor Co., North Broad St., Clinton, S. C. Such chattels are pres ently located at the place of the un dersigned and may be seen by in quiring at the office of the under signed. The chattels will be sold sev erally. (1) 1935 Lincoln lemousine, motor No. K4363. (1) 1934 White steel bus, serial No. 185271. (1) 1939 White bus, engine No. 30A-646, Serial No. 214153. BALDWIN MOTOR CO., INC., By W. C. Baldwin, Vice-Pres. May 27, 1947. *« Um Um diamamf face Grnen Esecstive watch. Wherever moms appear, ym will find this distinctive Grnen watch. With the fatness .Groan Corves Precisian move ment...carved t# fit the wrist Modern classic design, with three beanttful dia monds studding the dial, this is a watch we are prsod to introduce and a watch yen will certainly be preod to wear. jPIVtMS PAYMENTS, If YOU PSSfl* . V HAMILTON’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 8th day of July, 1947, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as^Guar- dian of the estate of George Pringle Copeland in the office of the Judge .of Probate flf Laurens County, at 10 o’clock A. M., and on the Same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Guardian. Any person ihdebted td said estate is notified and required to make pay ment on or before that date; and ajl persons having claims agsinst said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. EDNA C. COPELAND, Guardian. ATHLETES FOOT ITCH NOT HARD TO KILL. IN ONE HOUR, If not pleased, your $&c.I>ack at any drug store. 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CLOSE-OUT SHOES $1.00 Pair- Ladies’ Dress Shoes, Play Shoes and Oxfords — all sizes. Manv styles to choose from. 'W SALE! UNENS... $1.00 Our buyers have worked tirelessly in New York markets to bring you these marvelous bargains. CHAIR BACK SETS .. . . 2 for $1.00 SCARF AND VANITY SETS— 2 for $1.00 LUNCH CLOTHS $1.00 Each BRIDGE SETS , $1.00 GUEST TOWELS 3 for $1.00 PILLOW CASES, boxed $1.00 Pair PRINTED TEA TOWELS— 4 for $1.00 SALE! BOYS PANTS $1.00 Pair Boys’ Wash Pants in stripes, checks and solids, sizes 6 to 16. (Bargain Basement). BELK’S BRINGS LUGGAGE PRfcES —DOWN —DOWN —DOWN SAVE 25% to 50% —SUITCASES —HANDBAGS —LOCKERS RAYON, COTTON and ACETATE DRESSES $4.99 Expertly styled, superb fabrics, qual ity and design found only in much higher priced dresses. Wide range of colors and styles to choose from. Siz es 9 to 15, 12 to 20, 38 to 44. PILLOW CASES 47c Each Type 140, bleached and ready for use. ANKLETS 10c Pair Solids, stripes and fancies. Sizes 8‘/a to 10»/ 2 . SALE! BOYS’ SHIRTS $L00 Boys’ sport and dress Shirts with long or short sleeves. All colors and sizes. (Bargain Basement). TURKISH TOWELS 15c You would expect to pay much more. QUALITY VENETIAN BLINDS $6.95 All sizes—28 to 36 by 64. Fine warp- proof Venetian Blinds in galvanized steel with worm-tilting gear and matching tape. FUN IN THE SUN! RUGBY SWIM SUITS $4.95 to $8.95 One and two-piece styles in the smartest swim suits of the season. BATHING CAPS—59c to $1.19 SPECIAL PURCHASE! NYLON HOSE 97c pair Real beautiful sheer Nylons, 20 der- rier, 45 gauge. Slight irregulars of a much higher priced hose. Leg flat tery in every pair. Sizes SVjj to 10^2- New summer shades. ■/ \