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J U—1- Page Four THE CLINTON CHROftlCLt Olhp (EUntDtt d^ronirU Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $2.00 - Six Months $1.25 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C, under Act of Congress March 3, 1879. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous cotmpunications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. MEMBER: SOUTH CAROUNA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION- Exclus ve National Advertising Representative GREATER WEEKLIES New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia / / ^ '■■'7 Thursday, December 4, CLINTON, S. C.. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1947 Santo Is Coming It will be 'good news to the little •wiks that Santa is coming to town next Thursday, to greet his thousands al admiring friends. He has asked The Chronicle to spread the new-s that he is’.headed this way from the Jforth Pole and hopes to see and ^yeet young and old alike. these are the life blood and sustam- ing power of the Christmas spirit that must never die. We should al ways be fully mindful that Christ- n^as centers around the Christ Child. ; So we say, in spite of the fast and commercialized age in which we live, j—the children of today must have ! their Christmas and its real meaning | impressed upon them. And we In his honor a parade will be stag- grown-ups need, and must have, at, with committees now working Christmas too, the greatest event of for the red-letter event. The lovely! all the year. For when we outgrow lights will be turned on to complete our toys we set this glad Yuletide ttv picture. Homes are asked to dec- season to reunite the bonds of love urate also to help the city live up to and friendship. ts reputation of a Pretty Christmas \y e say, pity the man or woman, Tt v * , ’ n boy or girl, to whonrt Christmas is Santa Claus is tne most beloved meaningless. For our part, we enjoy <etiaracterijn the world. Let’s make it a% much as a child. " , v7 coming a happy, colorful, event. Orchestra Concert "Shop Early" Makes Sense J n Laurens Friday CM v.ilff Chrisfmas shopping early 1 m 7 nopp; is a rather prosaic b:t of advice, but The Spartanburg Symphony or- •t makes sense and is important as chestra, under the direction of Dr. d has ever been. It is aimed at those Pedro San Juan, will appear in a ami' procrastinate and wait until the concert Friday night at tl?e Laurens Ln: minutes to supply their holiday high school auditorium at 8:30. Tick- ; ets are on sale in Clinton at Sadler- Thcre is more merchandise than Owens Pharmacy, Roddy’s Restau- Va«: year on merchants' shelves, rbnt, and ,the P. C. -canteen. Adult though much merchandise is still tickets are $1.20 and student tickets aard to get. Why the scarcity, the are 60c. Tax is included. There are public asks, and high prices? There j no reserved seats, and tickets will be ir*- several reasons, unprecedented 1 on sale at the door, iemand probably standing at thej The concert is being sponsored by tead of the column. Producers sim- the Cora Cox Lucas Music Study 4>ly are not meeting the demand. ; c lub, Laurens city band, Laurens Many people put off their Christ- high school band, and Laurens high xias shopping until the last, which school glee club. It is the first con- ten;means they are faced with dis-1 c ert of its kind to come to Laurens, appointment, or poor selections. Be-'and a good attendance is expected. fore the rush starts salespeople have [ ^ more t me to serve their customers, j U nrrv Kyl r C wo « n as wise shoppers well know. iiuny nritjwccn Al! added up means it is good sense L0S6S His Father ir make your hst early, and then do! H arry Y. McSween, of this city, ...ur Christmas shopping early. | was called to DeFuniak Springs, Fla., "*■ j- lasP Friday on account of the death The Little Health Seals i of his father, Johp C. McSween. The The annual appeal is noSe under- ^ un?r “l services were held Saturday, ray lor funds for the Anti-Tubercu- 1 The deceased is survived by his losis association through the sale of widow, and five children, Mr. Mc- Cb: is.mas seals and boryds. The ^ >v een of this city, Dr. J. C. McSween •Wiunty has been given a quota of Pensacola, .Fla., Mrs. Kate Smith ST.Sfifi. with a good portion of the °* Chipley, Fla., Mrs. F. P. Calloway amount allocated to the Clinton and Chipley, Fla., and Mrs. Theora ©c’dville communities. Mail distri-' Miami, Fla. bution has been made to a large! -number of individuals and homes and solicitors named to handle the -campaign- in the hope of making it a ■success. . j We commend the little health seals io the people -of this community. They sell for only a penny each, which means that everyone can have ' 3 part in this health preservation .effort which, it is estimated, saves at least 100,000 lives each year. i The idea started in 1903 by a Dan ish postal clerk, having particularly in mind the buildihg of a hospital for tubercular children. The AmerWr can Red Cross became interested rn dfee project in 1907 and cooperated with the National Tuberculosis asso ciation. The two organizations joint ly conducted the annual sale until 19l9j when the emblem of the Red Cross-appeared on the seal. In 1920 tttc Red Cross decided to devote its fall energies to the annual Roll Call and arrangements were made where by the sale of the Christmas seals is conducted exclusively by the Tuber* miosis association. Buy the little seals. They pay a lac dividend in health and the sav ing of human life. RADIOS The Perfect Christinas Gift t —CROSLEY ^ —EMERSON —STROMBERG- 7' CARLSON —ZENITH We Offer You A Fine Selec tion of the Best r ^r In Radio _ HOME SUPPLY CO. Phone 423 What Christmas Means The lights will go on next Thurs- siay for the Christmas season and to cake Clinton a ‘iovely city.” The ntyj|is to be commended for making ibe decorations possible each year. It is a public service due to residents « the city and community. These lights give us a realization of the boh day season—they help add hap- sintss to the occasion for us all. There is no reason why we cannot 4ave a real, old-time celebration this year, remembering that Christmas is ihe children’s feast—has the Master »ct said that what we do unto one of ihe least of His little ones we do also aoto Him. I . Our children, large or small, must *>t lose their faith in Santa Claus. We grown-ups must not let them. He typifies the Christmas spirit — the ■others anqj fathers and all other ^ aelatives and friends who support ■ jod participate in the campaign of ^reading cheer and happii^ss — THE BEST WAY TO YOUR CAR FIT Expert winterizing service and regular preventive maintenance, assuring peak car performance , . . SEE GILES CHEVROLET CO. /CHEVROLET West Main St. Phone 26 ^ -J*" .4. • t • YOUR MERRY CHRISTMAS STORE , -c, ,i Christmas Gift Guide EXCITING GIFTS FOR ALL - PRICED WITHIN YOUR BUDGET LINGERIE SHE’LL LOVE SEAMPRUFE SLIPS - $3.98 to $5.95 Lovely for your lady love, in fine quality satins or crepe. Richly trim med with lace—top and henn Sixes 32 to 44. (Ready-to-Wear—Second Floor) , THE IDEAL GIFT LOVELY GOWNS — $2.98 to $5.95 Dainty for Christmas giving. Rayon crepes and satins. Lace-trimmed. Sizes 32 to 40. _ — - - < —— ; COZY AND WARM BED JACKETS - $2.98 to $3.98 . , Fancy lace-trinuned. Blue, tearose, eggshell. . BEAUTIFUL QUALITY SHEER DRESS NYLONS —SI J8 FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER 51 gauge, 15 denier. Very sheer, very flattering. The perfect gift fpr that special someone on your Christmas list. Bronze Skin and Black Walnut. Sizes 8H to 10V4. 51 gauge, 20 denier — $1.49 i-—- GL AMO Lit IS THE WORD FOR THESE EXQUISITE ROBES $14.95 All-wool flannel—they’re sure to please. In copen, navy and Wine. Sizes 12 to 20. CHENILLE ROBES— $5.95 to $8.95 FOR A LOVELY LADY . BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS 59c to 98c DOROTHY PERKINS DUSTING POWDER and COLOGNE SETS $2.00 32-PIECE SET DINNERWARE - $9.98 jT BOOK ENDS-$2.98 Pr. GIFT SHOP if A GIFT SHE WILL CHERISH DANIEL GREEN Christmas SLIPPEERS $2.98 to $4.98 She’ll say “Ooh! Just what I wanted!” Breath- taking colors of heaven blue, pow-wow red, cherry, royal blue, sand, wine and black. Felts, satins, leathers. Sizes 4 to 10. Widths AA and B. Just Unpacked—The Newest of the New EXCITING CHRISTMAS DRESS SHOES — $5.95 to $8.95 —— Footwear you'll love — Valentine's, Miracle Treads, and Connies. Shiny black patents, new fall greens, and luscious brown. Exqui site is the word—soft as a kitten’s ear, they fit kile a glove. Sizes 4 to 10. Widths AAA to C. (Shoes X-Ray fitted). THE PERFECT GIFT! BOXED PILLOW CASES $1.98 — $2.98 c r ' NEW SHIPMENT JUST IN CHRISTMAS CARDS 5c to 25c Each Choose from a brilliant collection of this year’s choicest dodfiit. CHRISTMAS BAGS $2.98 to $7.95 To complete your Christmas wardrobe: Love ly Handbags in leathers, patents, sport and dressy types. HEWITT AND WRISLEY SOAPS 59c to 98c Box GIFT SHOP LOVELY LAMPS $4.95 to $19.95 20-PIECE BREAKFAST SET $7.95 GIFT SHOP IMPERIAL CRYSTAL 98c CANDLEWICK AND CAPE COD GIFT SHOP PICTURES $1.49 to $2.98 Bird prints, Flower prints, and Godey prints. * . GOLD TASSEL . BATH CRYSTALS 98c MANY NEW ITEMS ARE ARRIVING DAILY IN OUR BIG TOYLAND! We List a Few of the Many Items —WAGONS —BIG DOLLS —TRICYCLES —DRUMS —FOOTBALLS "‘—TEA SETSf —SCOOTERS —SKATES —MOVIE PROJECTORS BOXED CHRISTMAS CARDS 59c to $1.00 THE PICK OF THE CROP MEN’S PAJAMAS $3.98 to $5.95 " Archdale, Varsity Fine quality broadcloth, smoothly tailored, sanforized to Insure perfect fit. Patterns and stripes. Sizes A, B, C, D. > | ' % .. 1 • MEN SAY PERFECT FITTING ARCHDALE SHIRTS $2.98-$3.98 ^ Whites, stripes, solids. Sizes 14 to 18. Sleeve ^length* 32 to 35. THE BIGGEST SELECTION IN YEARS TIES - $1.00, $1.50 Cheney, Botany, Wembley \