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t*--’ • \ 9 IHE CHRONICLE Strives To Be A Cleon Newspaper, Complete Newsy and Reliable QUtntmt (Ehrnnirl? If You Don't Read THE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the News Volume XUX Clinton, S. C, Thursday, April 14, 1949 Number 14 CITY BOND ISSUE APPROVED BY VOTERS TUESDAY $450,000 Voted for Sewer, Water, Lights, Street Improvements. Small Vote Cast. n The $450,000 city bond election for public improvements held Tuesday was carried on both proposals, with a light vote cast and" little interest shown. Of an enrollment of only two hundred, 106 votes were ^cast. On the proposal of issuing $350,000 in bonds for sewer, water and lights improvements, the vote was 81 for and 25 against. On the $100,000 issue, for improvement of sidewalks and streets, the vote was 75 yes, 27 no. Following the result of the elec tion, Mayor L. E. Bishop stated that he was well pleased with the three to one majority vote for the im provements. He said that the con templated program will actually amount to around $550,000, as prop erty owners will be required to pay about $100,000 to be added to the $100,000 in bonds for street work. The bonds will be sold as needed to carry on the program, the mayor said. Harwood Beebe company, of Spar tanburg, two years ago made a pre liminary survey and it is expected that work will begin immediately on 1 completing plans for the projects. Mayor Bishop said the waterworks improvements will have top priority and the present filter plant will be enlarged to provide a capacity of about 1,500,000 gallons a day instead of the present 750,000 gallons. Five new disposal plants will be con structed and sewer lines extended in* badly needed parts of the city. The lighting facilities will be enlarged and improved. i ROGERS BROS. B RING CIRCUS COMING TO CITY APRIL 21 dawn , Thursday, April 21, before will come 65 tractors and semi trailers loaded with circus equip ment, wild and domestic animals of all kinds rolling into the city ready at daybreak to start setting up its mammoth tents in readiness to giv ing 2 performances at 3 and 8 p.m. Like a magic city springing up in a few hours the giant circus moves end readies to entertain the public. Rogers Brosf 3-Ring Circus is be ing sponsored by the Clinton Ki- j wanis club who has gone all out to bring here the biggest, cleanest and most modern circus ever to come to^ Clinton. See the big menagerie of wild animals. The elephants work in putting up the tents—see the larg est array of beautiful performing horses ever to witness outside of a horse show. Remember your chance to see this big circus is only one day, Thursday, April 21.* It will be possible for all under privileged children of the commun- j ity to see the big show free through the cooperation of local merchants. Open House", Held For Enlarged High School Building ^ —— “Open house’’ was held on Tues day evening from 7:30 until $):30 at the Clinton high school with about 1000 patrons and interested citizens attending the dedication program and calling during the evening to inspect, the new auditorium and ad dition to the school which has just been completed. Faculty' members ana students re ceived and guided the guests through the bulidjng. Following the program refreshments of punch and wafers were served in hte home economics department. W. R. Anderson, superintendent of the city schools, made the opening address and welcomed the visitors in the auditorium, thanking the people, school officials, faculty and student body for their interest and fine spirit of cooperation. “We are proud of our new auditorium and other improve ments,” he said. R. L. Plaxico, chairman of the board of trustees, spoke concerning the enlargement and improvement program. According to Mr. Plaxico, the school improvement progrand cost $270,854, divided as follows: High school, $144,846; Providence school, $73,564; Academy Street school, $19,- 759; Florida Street, $765; Bell Street, $7,367. Wew equipment purchased for schools in the district amounted to $14,730, and the architects fee and cost of selling bonds, $9,823. he said. For the school enlargement pro gram residents of the district ap proved a $250,000 bond issue a year ago. The district, according to Chair man Plaxico, had a balance of $8,800 in a matured bond account which went into the building fund. Lydia Cotton Mills contributed $14,400 for a kitchen and dining room at the Providence (Lydia) school. Funds available for the purpose, he said, amounted to $273,200. Expenditures were reported as $270,854. Dr. D. J. Woods, of the city, of fered a dedicatory prayer. The school band, under the direc tion of Miss Martha Washington, rendered a number of selections. A sextet from the high school, a group of children from Florida Street school, and Miss Barbara Workman, «olbist, gave several musical num bers. Mr. Anderson extended an invita tion to all present to inspect the building and have refreshments in the home economics room. Flowers contributed locally by several business houses and friends were arranged in the auditorium and class rooms. • Cantata To Be Presented Sunday The meetings now in progress each evening, except Saturday, at the First Baptist church will continue through Sunday evening. On Sunday morning, at the 11:15 worship hour, a portion of the service will be given to the cantata, “The Glory of Eas ter.” The services this week have been well attended, according to the pas tor, Rev. J. H. Darr, and a cordial invitation is extended the public for the remainder of the week. Drunkenness Tops Police Department Report for March The report of the city police de partment for the month of March showed 303 arrests made. Fines col lected for the month amounted to $1,523.30. Of the total number of cases listed on the report, 107 were for violation of parking laws, for which fines of $103.50 were paid. As is reported regularly each month, the greatest number of ar rests, 36, were for drunkenness, for which fines of $381.40 were collect ed, and 126 days given in recorder’s court. Cases on the docket for the month follow: For fighting, 6; buying and receiving stolen goods, 2; carrying concealed weapons, 1; violating li quor law, 1; drunkenness, 36; dis- o-derly conduct, 19; gambling, 11; driving under the influence of in toxicants, 5;'speeding and reckless driving, 6; violating parking laws, 207;; operating auto without license, 2; petty larceny, 4; investigation or suspicion, 1; other offenses, 2. In the recorder’s court presided over by the mayor, 32& days were given law violators. Cancer Campaign To Begin In City Friday Plans have been completed by the local Exchange club for the collec-' tion of funds in the current cam paign of the American Cancer so ciety. The drive will begin here on Friday and continue through the| month, according to an announce- j ment by the chairman, A. J. Mer-. chant. The city has been divided into areas according to ward numbers, each area under the chairmanship of an Exchangette. During the cam paign every home in the city will be visited. The total amount asked for the fight against cancer this year is greater than ever befori, flue to fhe' increasing need for research, educa-l tion, ^n& treatment. The county chairman stated this week that 14 cases of this dreaded) scourge in the Clinton area are at present receiving help through these funds. In view of the increasing de mands, the need is urgent. IfLocal residents are asked to lend r their cooperation in making the lo cal campaign a success by liberal contributions when they are con- ted. Earl Johnson Fatally Shot At Whitmire Earl Ralph Johnson, 28, was killed Saturday about midnight after he had entered the home of Mrs. Lillian Mayor's Proclamation “Whereas, for many years cancer has steadily increased the cause of death in this country and in our own community, and whereas, every citizen should be informed as to the treatment and medical aid; and whereas, the program of cancer research and education should be supported wholeheartedly by our people. Therefore, I, L. E. Bishop, May- of Clinton, do hereby set apart the month of April, 1949, as can cer control month and the last two weeks of April for solicita- 1 tion of funds.” ’ | Brock in Whitmire, Deputy Sheriff J. C. Neel of Newberry county, said Monday. Tom Brock, 18, son of Mrs. Brock, admitted shooting Johnson with a shotgun after he had broken into his mother’s home, Deputy Neel added, and quoted Brock 4s sayfng that he did not know at the time the party he had shot. Officers said that Johnson had re cently come to Whitmire from Jo anna and had been engaged in tak ing jflctures. Coroner George R. Summer an nounced an inquest to be held Wed nesday night at 8 o’clock in Whit mire. Investigation was made by Sheriff Tom Fellers and his depu ties and the city police of Whitmire. Johnson was a native of Cherokee county where he had spent mest of his life. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Johnson, and one brother, J. D. Johnson, all of Joanna. Funeral services were held Mon day afternoon from the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Guyton, in Joanna, conducted by the Rev. James B. Mitchell, as sisted by the Rev. H. F Bauknight. Interment followed here in Rose- mont cemetery. Final Week For Easfer Seal Sale In the County The Easter Seal sale for crippled children will come to a close on Eas ter Sunday, April 17. On Saturday the “lily day’’ parade will be held in both Laurens and Clinton. A group of high school girls will assist the members of Beta Sigma Phi, the sponsoring sorority, in selling paper lilies. The business sections are being canvassed this week Mary Alice Hudgens, chairman of this commit tee, stated that she does not have a complete report to date. A goal of $1,000 has been set for Laurens county, with approximately $500 al ready reported. Of this amount $305.90 was sent in by residents of 1 the county who received seals through the mail. Marian Walker, : chairman, reports satisfactory pro gress from the county school re ceipts. The local campaign is pan of rfa nation-wide drive conducted by more than 2,000 member units of the National Society for Crippled Chil dren and Adults. Anyone wishing to report children or adults desiring aid may secure information from the county health department. Members of the sorority urgently request 4 4ie public to contribute gen erously during this final week of the campaign. College Alumni To Select Member To Receive Gold 'V Eleven members of the Presbyte rian College Alumni association board ot d.rectors met at the college Tuesday and selected October 21 a homecoming day. Homecoming will be the day of the annual football game with Wof ford college. The game is scheduled for that night on Johnson field. With Tench Owens, of this city, alumni president, presiding, "mem bers also selected the alumnus to receive this year’s gold “P” at grad uation May 30. The award w*as made to Dr. Chapman J. Milling last year. It goes annually *to the alumnus chosen for distinguished work in his profession. Announcement of the person to receive the honor this year will be made at graduation. Luncheon was served the board members in the college dining hall. n Spelling Bee" At Laurens Saturday Mrs. T. B. Sumerel, principal of Long Branch school, is sponsoring a spelling bee to ibe held Saturday at' 10 o’clock at the Laurens high school. Prizes of $10, $7.50, $5 and other ^ prizes will be given, and the high est winner will compete in a state contest in Columbia. , l Members Urged To Return Ballots A number of members of the Chamber of Commerce have not re turned their ballots for the election of directors, the secretary, Miss Iona Blakely, said yesterday. She urges that all ballots be returned to her office by 2 p.m. Friday, the 15th, or they cannot be counted. Central Carolina Opens April 19; Clinton Plays Here f READ THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS REGULARLY EACH WEEK It will pay you. It’s thrifty to shop first in this newspaper, then in the stores as prices change and merchandise be comes more plentiful. BE WISE— READ THE ADS The Central Carolina league will open on Tuesday, April 19, with a 54-game schedule that will wind up August 20, to be followed by play offs. There are four teams in, the cir- ! cuit, Clinton Mills, Ware Shoals, Watts Mills and Riverdale. For the opening day a pair of night games are on fSj). Watts meets Riv erdale at Enoree and Ware Shoals meets Clinton Mills here. Second day j openers on Friday, April 22, will find Riverdale at Watts and Clinton at Ware Shoals. j The season’s complete schedule appeared in The Chronicle two i weeks ago. Clinton, Excelsior Play Here Saturday Night Excelsior Mill of Union, and Clin ton Cotton Mills will meet on the baseball diamond here Saturday night at 8 o’clock at tha latter’s ball park. The Union team is a member of the Eastern Carolina league. Chamber of Commerce To Meet Tuesday; Reid Guest Speaker The April dinner-meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Tuesday evening, April 19. in the Presbyterian college dining hall. The meeting wll start promptly at 7:00 instead of 7:30, according to the sec retary, Miss Iona Blakely. The club will have as its guest speaker, Jim Re.d, chairman of the State Industrial commission. All members are invited to hear him. Under a recently^ adopted plan, ballots have been mailed all mem bers for the election of new direc tors to succeed those whose terms are expiring. The result of the elec tion will be announced at the meet ing. The new president for the year beginning April 1 will be chosen by the newly elected and hold-over board of directors. College R. O. T. C. Inspection Monday Lt. Gen. Alvin C. Gillem, of Fort McPherson, Atlanta, commander of the Third Army, will come to Pres byterian college next Monday for an inspection of the ROTC unit at 1 o’clock. Gen) Gillem will be entertained at luncheon upon arrival in the city at the college dining hall. President M. W. Brown, the faculty, Mayor L. E. Bishop and representatives of the local National Guard unit and other civic organizations will also attend. Spring Sports Schedule At Presbyterian College The following ar£ the remaining home engagements in various spring sports at Presbyterian college: Tennis Kalamazoo April 21 Wofford • April 25 Furman May 4 Baseball Oglethorpe April 30 Newberry May 3 Mercer May 9-10 Erskine May 12 Track Furman April 23 SC State meet May 13-14 LOCAL. GIRL HONORED Miss Sara Chandler, of Clinton, has been chosen president for the coming year by the Westminster Fel lowship, the organization of Presby terian students of Lander college. Easter Egg Hunt For Junior Group The Junior department of the First Baptist church will have an egg hut this afternoon (Thursday) at 5:00 o’clock. The children will meet at, the church and each is asked to bring four dyed eggs. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING Your messages regularly in THE CHRONICLE will be seen and read by thousands of people at leisure. The life of the weekly home paper is longer than that of any other advertising medium. Advertisers who have tested all available mediums of advertising in the county declare that THE CHRON ICLE does the whole job very satisfactorily alone. There is no hit-or-miss when merchants and busi ness firms use THE CHRONICLE to reach their poten tial customers. ' * -4 : i NEW SUBSCRIBERS HONOR ROLL o THE CHRONICLE is a lively NEWSpaper, carrying , more local news than any newspaper published. It is a home paper, filled with items of interest about people you know. And its advertising columns carry a wide, assortment of “store news” that is always helpful to the buying public. If you are not included in our big family of readers, accept this invitation to join us. Welcome and thanks to those on our Honor Roll this week: HENRY A CAUGHMAN. City. MRS. H G WARDLAW, Conway. MRS L. L. RICE, MRS. ROBERT BROCK, MIRS. R. C CROTTS, C. L. SIPES, MRS. JAMES SUMMER, MRS CECIL GLENN, MRS CLAUDE BARKER, West Clniton MRS. EARL SI NEATH, Joanna. MRS. AILEEN K SPOONE. Alexandria, Va. MRS. WALKER SATTERFIELD, MRS. A. E. SMITH, Lydia. HEAVY ROAD PROGRAM SLAIED FOR 2-YEAR PERIOD . Mote Than $1,000,000 In State and County Funds To Be Spent On County Projects, Sena tor Wilson States. Senator Ralph T Wilson stated during the week that over $1,000.- 000 is to be available in Federal. State and County funds for road work during the coming two years Senator Wil*on said he had been advised by Chief Highway Com missioner that two separate allot ments would be available for this county, one for approximately $218,- 000 and one for $213,000 These two allotments, together with the $600,- 00 in bonds provided by the delega tion recently would run the figure well over a million mark, he said Of the $600,000 of county bonds, $360,000 was sold last week as re ported in today’s : paper. The re mainder is to be sold as work pro gresses under the direction 'of the county comissioners and supervis or, it is understood. At a recent meeting the state com mission awarded a road work pro ject in Laurens county to W. A. Fuller & Sons of Barnwell for a bid of $113,967, the lowest of the elev en bids offered. The project con sists of the grading and bituminous surfacing of 5.118 miles on Roads 30 and 38 (Route 396) from Route 72 at Mountville to Road 70 and also of 7 2 miles in Roads 29 and 33 froie Road 6 (Route 39j to the Greenwood county line, a total length of 12 365 miles. The commission approved the ad dition* of the four following belt line roads in Laurens county to the state highway system: A belt line road in Clinton con sisting of Pitts Street from North Broad Street to Elizabeth Street imd Elizabeth Street from Pitts Street to Road No 21, a length of 1.2 miles; “A belt line road from the south ern terminus of R< ad No. 88 southerly and southeasterly to the southern terminus of Road No. 89, approximately 2 miles; A belt line road in Gray Court from the intersection of Route 10t and Road 13 northwest of the bus iness district northeasterly to U. S Route 276. approximately 0 1 mile, A belt line road in Gray Court from the intersection of Road No. 13 .ind U S Route 176 .southeast of the business district northeasterly to Route 92, approximately 0.3 mile. The commission approved the re vision of a Laurens county project under construction program “B”, the miscellaneous program, and the ad dition of another project to the pro gram. The appropriation for Road- No. 71, Holland and Maple Street from U. S. Route 76 to Route 72 in Clinton, was reduced from $15.00 > to $10,000, and the following project was added to the program: Road No.* 90, Elizabeth Street in Clinton from Pitts Street t ) Road No. 21. at a cost of $15,000. The commission a’so approved the following addition n Laurens coun ty to the “C” construction program, the farm-to-market riogram Route 101 from the end < f present p; 1 *'*'- ment to Greenville county road No. 68 at the GfeenvilK county 1 “ i length- of 1 3 miles at a cost of $13,- 000 The cost of the project will be 'charged to the allocation to become available to Laurens county on Ju ly 1, 1949. should current funds prove insufficient. Rites Held For Morice Pressley Morice M Pressley. 51, died it h;. home near here Tjlfesdjy mornaig a - ter several months of declining health.- The funeral services were, conduct ed yesterday afternoon at the Gray Funeral Home by the Rev. R H Cause. Interment followed in the Bethany church cemetery near here Mr. Pressley was a native of North Carolina He is survived bV his wife. Mrs. Bertha Pressley; his mother. Mrs. Emmie Pressley; two brothers. C. C. Pressley, of Balfour. N. C. and K E. Ppe-sley of Greenville and one half-brjkher, V P Pressley of Brevard, N. C v . AUTOMOBILES.... are becoming more plentiful, many prices are being changed in the industry and new mod els offered. , You will find interesting and h e,l p f u I “automobile news” each week in the advertising columns‘'Of :*TT— THE CHRONICLE “The Taper Everybody Reads’’