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i / 1 ) i THE CHRONICLE * Strives To Be A Clean 4 Newspaper, Complete Newsy and Reliable If You Dpn't Read [HE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the News Volume LI Clinton, S. C, Thursday, April 27, 1950 Number 17 • OFFERS FOR MAYOR * # JOE P. TERRY, well known Clin ton resident, announces himself in today’s paper as a candidate for Mayor in the June primary. Mr. Terr^'served as alderman, Jrom ward five for four years. Two years ago he offered for mayor in stead of alderman, and stood secontf in a three-cornered race. Mr. Terry holds a position with the Clinton Cotton Mills and has many friends in the city who will be interested in his announcement. He will make a statement later as to his race, he said yesterday. County Committee Establishes Fees For Candidates Closing Date for Entries May 4 Under New State Law. The Laurens County Democratic executive committee met in the court house Saturday morning at noon to set up machinery for the approach ing primary. • Thursday, May 4, at noon was set as the closing date for candidates to file for the primary. The new state election law makes this the closing entry date for, all county and state offices. Fees for each race were set. They are listed with office first, the fee of an opposed candidate second, and an unopposed candidate third: Supervisor, $200 or $400; probate judge, $200 or $400; superintendent of education,; $200 or $400; auditor, $200 or $400; treasurer, $200 or $400; county commissioners, $37.50 or $75. (Note: If there are three in the race, the fee is $50 each); magistrate at Laurens, $37.50 or $75; magistrate at Clinton, $37.50 or $7'5; other magis trates, $9 or $18; game warden, $100 or $150; house of representatives, $300 divided by the number running, provided that the minimum fee be $80. Each executive committeeman was directed to make proper recommen dations about polling places in his precinct to the legislative delegation. A comnpttee was appointed to con fer with the board of registration to make arrangements for an itinerary for the board to provide registration certificates for all voters who do not hold this voting requirement. A committee is to plan the candi dates’ itinerary to be announced next week. Fred Taylor, the newly elect ed county chairman, Thomas A. I Babb, secrejgry-treasurer of the ex- j ecutive committee, and a third mem-' ber yet to be appointed by the chair man, will compqse the group. Brown Addresses College Association Dr. Marshall W. Brown, executive secretary of the board of control for the Southlijn Regional Education as sociation, spoke at a meeting of the Association of South Carolina Col leges hejd Friday and Saturday at Camp Cooper on Lake Marion. His subject was, “Participation of South JOANNA WINS THRILLER IN 16TH FROM WATTS, 4-3 — By DONNY WILDER # Tuesday flight all four Central Carolina squads were keyed for their best action and the fans saw just that as the Ware Shoals Reigels downed the Clinton Cavaliers and the Joanna Hornets edged past the Watts Warriors in the 16th inning by j a score of 4 to 3. This action put the Central Caro- j lina clubs into a four way tie for the lead and there are only four teams in the league. Each team now has two wins and two losses on their official record book. Something is bound to break this week”end ^when the Joanna Hornets go up to Watts- ville on Friday night and then invite the Warriors down to Joanna for the last game of the series this Satur day night. Clinton will come home to do battle with the Reigels, Friday night, and will journey back over to Ware Shoals next Saturday. Long Game at Joanna The Joanna Helmets won the best game of the season in the Central Carolina circuits as they eked past the Watts Warriors ,4 to 3 in the sixteenth inning. Pitchers were coming and going in this long and drawn out affair as Joanna used three hurlers in the sixteen inning process and Watts flipped two of their best at the Hor nets. The winning-tally was made when Tally (appropriate name) was pul led home by Dilly Willingham’s sharp single. Tally had singled, mov ed to second on Biershenk’s 'Sacri fice, went to third on a ball hit to the infield and came on in home when Dilly connected with his well timed blow. Joanna’s Tinsley took home the hitting honors of the night as he rap ped out three hits in three times up to bat. Watt’s leftfielder Thomas al so picked out three singles but he had seven times at home plate to do it in. George Biernshenk, the regular short stop, was called on to do some of the pitching chores in the 15th inning, and he went on to receive credit for the victory while Watts’ pitcher, Rube Morgan was blamed with the defeat. Both teams played errorless ball and showed that they are as good under pressure as any other ball clubs. Both teams could have broken up the ball game several times but due to the good fielding and sharp playing neither team could muster up the needed runs until the six teenth. The regular nine innings ended with both squads tied up in a two all lock but in the fourteenth both clubs ran into a run a piece but that didn’t aid either team any. This was Joanna’s first game Th a three game series with the Watt’s Warriors. Cavaliers Crumble The Clinton Cavaliers also had a close ball game on their hands but it wasn’t as close as the. other Cen tal Carolina game and the Clinton- ians ended \wp on the short end of a 9 to 3 scorerThis was the Cavalier’s second consecutive defeat after they opened the season with the two straight wins. Clinton was doing alright as they were sailing along with the ball game tied up, three to three, and then they sailed into the sixth inning. The Reigels slashed their way to five runs and took the lead in an 8 to 3 score. The Ware Shoalers added one more run in the eighth inning just for good measure. The Reigels’ big Jim Voiselle wasn’t giving any handouts to the Clinton players as he handcuffed the local boys with four hits. Hal^ Aravelo, the Cavalier second baseman, accounted for two of Clin ton’s runs as he blasted a circuit clout in the third inning with one of his teammates aboard. Choc Burnette led the Clinton hit parade as he collected two of tnose four sparse hits given by big Jim. Four errors were committed over the entire route of the ball game, each team committing two bungles apiece. JOANNA TO PAY $270,000 BONUS TO EMPLOYEES Distribution To 1600 Will Be Made Friday. * Over $1,500,000 Paid In Wage Dividends In 12-Year Period. Over 1600 Joanna Cotton Mills employees will receive wage divi dend checks Friday averaging $168.00 per person, it was announced yes- terday by Walter Regnery, presi- dent of the mills. This marks fhc twelfth year since 1937 in which Joanna employees h?ve participated in such profit- sharing plan, Mr. Regnery said. Each employee eligible for a full bonus will receive 7.5 per cent of his earnings for the past year and the bonus checks will total $270,000. The total dividend declared is 10 percent less than the record divi dend of $299,000 last year, the re duction in profits resulting from the dull market experienced during the first six months of the fiscal year. Mr. Regnery, in making the an nouncement to the Joanna employ ees, stated: “We have come a long way dur ing the year as to improvement of our quality, reduction of waste, and in the improvement of general ef ficiency. It is due to the improve ments in our operating conditions that we have been able to earn our present bonus. We are all to be congratulated on this success and we have proven by this good job the fine cooperative spirit that ex ists in our mill and the wisdom of our Board of Directors in giving us our reward, for a. job w ell .done in the form of this substantial share of the owners’ profits.” With the distribution of this year’s bonus, over one and one half million dollars has been paid in wage dividends by the company since the inauguration of this prof it-sharing plan twelve years ago. Record Class To Graduate At College Annual commencement exercises at Presbyterian college have been announced for June 4-5. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached at the First Presbyterian church by Dr. Herman L. Tutner, pastor of the Covenant Presbyterian church, Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Turner holds a doctor of divinity -degree from the college. The commencement day address will be delivered by Dr. Warner L. Hall, pastor of the Covenant Pres byterian church, Charlotte, N. C. This year’s graduating class is the largest in the history of the college. It consists of 125 candidates for de grees, including those who finished last sumrrier, in January, and who will have completed their work in June. LANDER B. STODDARD Several Throw Hats In 'Ring' For Alderman Several old and new candidates for i Alderman in the approaching c:ty J primary throw their hats in the ring i | in today's naper: — In Vard one. H. .D Rontin an nounces his candidacy In ward two there are two new | candidates, S. A. Pitts and L L ! Copeland, Sr. incumbent, who is seeking re-election. R. L. Plaxico had ! previously announced in this ward. —In w\ard three. Harry—C Layton t -announces his candidacy Mr. Layton - offered in this ward two years ago 1 in a three-cornered race. In ward 'five, Woodr w Wilson an nounces for re-election In ward six, James Craine offers for re-election. In ward five L. S. Kwrmon had pr. -; viously announced. Heods Sociol Work Group Supervisor Stoddard Not To Offer v For Re-election l DR. B. O. WHITTEN j The Piedmont Regional Conference j of the South Carolina Conference tif ( Social Work held its annual meeting I last week in Greenville. | Dr. B O. Whitten of this city, j superintendent of the State Training . Interest has grown during the-past 1 Sch t o1 ' week in The Chronicle s census i S'"?, suc «™ !u 'S Dr. G Aull of Clemson college I ! More Entries In The Chronicle's Guessing Contest H. L. B. Stoddard, who has capably | ^ssing ? y which^wil^ clo,e , ^ ^ Whim>n has ^ ^ 3ct|ve do so at once. served Laurens county for two four- year terms as Supervisor, stated yes terday that he will not offer for re- election in this summer’s, primaries The announcement will be one of re gret to his many friends and sup porters in the county. In announcing his intention not to offer again for the office Mr. Stod dard issued the following statement: “When I first ran for County Com missioner in 1936, I did so with the desire of helping to improve the county road system. The people of Laurens county have been good to i me by electing me for two terms as I County Commissioner and two terms : as County Supervisor. During my twelve years of service, over 300 miles of roads have been suiface treated by the county, 187 miles of i this has been completed since Janu ary, 1945. Before this year is out 1 an additional milage will be added to ! our all weather road system, enab- * ling mail carriers school buses and farmers to travel the year around. “The road program that I have sought and worked for all these years has now come into existance. Most of our red hills have been im proved, and many miles have been surfaced-trcated and others are to be black topped in the near future. I believe that our road system is now in good condition, and most of my desires have been fulfilled. "I have enjoyed serving as your County Supervisor, and would like to express my appreciation to ail guess, do so at once, giving your name and guess in writing. The- subscriber submitting the; nearest correct guess on what the in the werk of the organization. He has capab+y headed the Training School since it was established by are act of the legislature in 1918 and wa* officially opened September 14, 1920. city’s official population will be will be awarded $10 absolutely free as r * " 1 * soon as the final government tabu- ‘ f |TV £1 lation is announced. vll I LLLv 11VM The following are some of frv TAIY lllilF 4 names and guesses received the past \p| rflll JNIIr 14 tNf , j Mrs. P. M Pitts, 7.998; E R. Knox.. 6,313; Edward Bigbee, 7,823; Miss Elizabeth Todd, Darlington, 8,781 ;j J. C. Nelson, Charlotte,_N. C, 5,978;! Mrs. W. M. Perdue, Sr.. 7,997; Miss! Florrie M. Burdette, 6,207; Vernon A Trammell, 7,892; Mrs. H. E Stur- gean, 6,756; Mrs. Russell Cooper,! 6,711; Mac Poole, 6,927; Henry Tram mell, 7,204; J. G. Simpson, 8,165; Mrs. I . , Paul Biggers. 8,000; T H. South, > Thc Clinton City Den vratic club 8.029; Mrs. P. W Mauldin, Fort My- m€t last n, * ht the ers. Fla., 8,250; Mrs. Rufus Williams, I sch ° o1 building, organic and elect- Newberry. 12,602; Mrs. L. L King. ed for the next two years- Kinards, 7,890; Mrs. I. M. Smith, Ki-j ^ ere was a sma ) attenl.mce. nards, 7,250; Eugene Hitt, 8,167; S.-' L. B Dillard was reelected presi- Y. Adair, 7,854; John C. Nabors, Ki- dent, and Roy Holtzclaw, vice-presi dent. W B. Owens was elected sec retary-treasurer Executive committeemen: Ward I, Executive Committee Named and Plans Made For Primary To Nomi nate Mayor and Six Aldermen. 1 n^rds, 6,300. Also, Mrs. Kenneth LaBarge, 6,050; O. C, Cooper, 5,700; Mrs. Homer Douglas, 9,907; Mrs. Mary Norman, Lewis Pitts; ward 2, V P Adair; 9,765; D. L. Gunter, Jr., Joanna. 9,900, ward 3, Ray Pitts;-ward 4, G. L. Mrs. B. T. Fuller, 7,850; Eric Barnes, ward 5, John Sparks, ward 8,100; Mrs. Eric Barnes. 8,900; Mrs. 6. J C Cannon. V. Parks Adair, 6.850; Mrs. Ralph; The entrance fee for mayor wa» W. Copeland. 8,759; Mrs. M.G. Wood- fixed at $50; aldermen, $15. worth, 7,890; Irby S. Hipp, 6,993;! President Dillard has called is Mrs. Irby Hipp, 7,215; Mrs. Carl meeting of the committee at hl» j the county officials, the Board of j Breitinger, Merchaptville, N J., 7,153;; store this -evening at 6 o’clock t® County Commissioners, and the Lau-jJohn T. Young, 7,864; W. C. Shealy, order the opiruiig of the books frrr rens county delegation, and the pub-j 7,182; Mrs. C. N. Mauney, 7,825; Mrs. : enrollment, to fix the closing date lie for their cooperation. Therefore, | Jack Anderson, 7,450; Marvin Stew-1 for the filing of entries by eanui- it is with pride, though with reluc-; art. 9.446; Silas Campbell, 9,662; R. dates, and make other plans for th* tance. that I announce my decision' L. Plaxico, 7,489. | primary to retire upon completion of this, Other guesses will be published in | The primary will be held on the term as your County Supervisor. I feel that it is time for me to devote more time to my farm and to my family. THE CHRONICLE next week. Wharton To Run “Again I say thanks to the people' c. ^..norvicrer of Laurens county. 1 ur J«P«rTiiur Wasson Announces For Re-election As Judge of Probate J. Hewlette Wasson, county judge of probate, announces himself in today’s paper-as a candidate for re- election in this summer’s primary. Judge Wasson is well known in the county. In Clinton he is highly regarded by many who have known him since he entered 1 Presbyterian college from which he graduated. Judge Wasson was elected to the office in 1938 and has an enviable record. In offering for re-election he expressed his sincere apprecia tion to the people of the county for their support and full cooperation in the past. By my traiping and ex perience, he said with due modesty, I feel that I am fully qualified to continue to fill this important of fice.” Surfoce-Treated Road Program Is Now Underway The Laurens county surface-treat ed road program has begun. Supt. L. B. Stoddard said yesterday. A. T. Sistare, contractor from Spartanburg, who was low biddt r, is building the roads. The county does all the constructive work, top soils, and pipe line's, and buys all materials, the contractor then ap plies the material at a cost of ten cents ($.10) per square yard. 4 The county engineer, Jr. Marion Bryson, Jr., has cnarge of the road program. “We have thirty-five (35) miles of top soiled roads ready for sur face-treatment”, and we intend to build every mile we possibly can this year,” Supervisor, L. B. Stod dard said yesterday. “L. B. STODDARD. “Supervisor.” second Tuesday in June, the 13tn. It will be held this year as in the j past, with the residents in each ward j voting for mayor and a cand^iate as j its representative in city council fur j a two-year term beginning in Sep- , tember. Burns To Offer Again for Office Supt. of Education John H. Wharton, well known citi-j — zen and farmer of the Waterloo ^ec- Treasurer Leoman tion, announces himself in today s paper as a candidate for county su- pervisor in the approaching primary. Mr Wharton, at present one ot the | county commissioners, has served the Announces For His Post Again J. Leroy Burns, county superin tendent o; educat.on, announces h:» candidacy for re-electidn in today’s paper. Mr. Burns was first elected in the Sam M Lcaman. county treasur er. anm ances I-is candidacy in to- county in this capacity for twelve years. In making his announcement Mr. Wharton expressed his since e appreciation to the voters of thc county for their support and confi- , dence in fhe pa>t. "I teel that my int ’ rist fi ,s ,u ‘aiy hands m thi summer of 1934 and toak office in | road building experience well quali- owkv. Julv 1935. He has held the office for fies me for thc office," he said, "and i • Vil na aman w. » elected treasur day’s paper for re-election through Democratic prrmaru s this summer. The .. nouncen.ent will be one. ot s' NEW SUBSCRIBERS HONOR ROLL What newspapers enter your home'/ Be sure to have THE CHRONICLE included — it is a home newspaper, filled with local news about folks and happenings in which you are interested. New subscriptions invit ed, everywhere. Welcome and thanks to those on our Honor Roll this week: MRS.'W. J. McBRAYER, JR., MRS. CHARLES HOLLIS, JR., MRS. RUTH HILL, Clinton. GHADY MARTIN, LOUIS OAKLEY, Joanna. FRANK PARRIS, Spartanburg. MRS. BEN WEINBERG, Athens, Ga. i 15 . years and during this time has had no opposition. In announcing for his fifth term, Mr. Burns issued the following state ment: “It is with deep humility that I offer myself as a candidate for re- election. I have no words to express my gratitude for the confidence and support given me during my years of service to my county and people. Upon my record I am asking for re- election and pledge my best efforts I to the educational advancement in our county and state.” Local Census Head Seeks Full Count Within City Limits With the .1950 federal census near ing completion, Mrs. R. P. Wilder, local supervisor of the population count, urged all residents of the city of Clinton who have not yet been counted to add their names to the j census rolls. Mrs. Wilder emphasized that only a few more days remain and asked 1 full cooperation of citizens to assure Clinton the highest possible popula tion total. Persons who have not yet been counted here or elsewhere but are now residing in Clinton are re quested to contact Mrs. Wilder, phone 494, or Walter S. Wingo, 1681 ! Main St., Spartanburg. if elected. I pledge a courteous effi- ’ : ;n rf, *‘ in met. primary of 194!. dent and honest administration o.’ : ruilov. ng the d* ’h tf Treirsii r tne duties of the office.” Senior Class To Present Follies Tonight The seni >r class of Clinton high senool will oresent their annual Se nior Follies tonight in the high school auditorium Admission will be 25 cents for students and 50 cents for idults. The opening skit, a school scene, wifi be used to introduce the Follies, complied of singing, dancing and humorous skits. v A dance will be held in the school cafeteria immediately fol’ow.ng the program. Exchange Club To Sponsor Cancer Drive The Exchange club is again spon soring the cancer drive in the city and merchants as well as individuals will be called upon for contributions to carry on this important work. Saturday will be "tag day” and will be handled by a group of high school girls. R. P. Wilder is general chairman for the drive. I :u Momcc r i was appoint* i * r h:-s arexpiT • i *• rn and ha.- h t the > i.’ict since theh. Phormocist Jo ns Bishop-Walker James A Camn) » U. a nat.\ » Lake View in Dillon county, ha> a - eepted a position as pharmacist with Bishop-Walker Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and son are residing at present in Lau rens but expect to i i<ive here at a’» earlv date. FOOD... Is An Important Item With Housewives You will find helpful Gro cery and Market News in THE CHRONICLE eveiy week from leading food stores in the city. Read the advertisements reg ularly — they tell you about changing puriegs each week and where you can supply your needs and buy to advantage.