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1 4- THE CHRONICLE » Strives To Be A Clean • 4 Newspaper, Complete Newsy and Reliable If You Don't Read THE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the News Volume Li Clinton, S. C, Thursday, May 11, 1950 Number 19 , FRIENDS ANNOUNCE ’ DILURD FOR MAYOR • IN JUNE PRIMARY Larry B. Dillard, well-known citi zen and merchant of the city, is an nounced in today’s paper by friends as a candidate for mayor in the ap proaching June primary. The an nouncement was placed late yester day which made it impossible in the mechanical department to have a cut availabe to use with this news item. Mr. Dillard as a young man moved to the city from the Sandy Springs community and since then has been engaged in the mercantile business. He is an elder of the First Presbyte rian church, a charter member and former president of the local Ki- wanis club, and has always mani fested an interest in the progress of the community. Supply Bill Td Ask For Weeding Out Of Delinquent Accounts '' The county supply bill for this year will request the delinquent tax collector and auditor to weed but uncollectible items in the de linquent accounts, mostly person al property taxes, and reduce the total to be collected, it was stated Monday by Sen. Ralph T. Wilson. The tax collector and auditor were requested to “nulla bona” all executions in the hands of the col lector considered and determined to be worthless. The senator said that the tax col lector was also requested to adver tise for sale all outstanding taxes, real estate and personal, for the years prior to 1&48. This is to be done by July 1. - The delegation has stricken out a provision in previous county sup ply bills to forbid the county super visor or county board of commis sioners to make purchases of addi tional road machinery or implements for road building, except small tools, without the written approval of the senator and a majority of the house members from the county. By striking out this provision, the • * • > ♦» JOANNA STANDS FIRST IN LEAGUE, CLINTON SECOND By DONNIE WILDER Joanna Wins Eighth Game The Joanna Hornets downed Watts Warriors last Tuesday night as they continued their winning streak to eight straight games and thus held 1 their lead oVer the Clinton Cavaliers j at two games. The Clintoh Cavaliers lambasted the Ware Shoals Riegels in keeping within the two games &- hind the Hornets. Hornets Sting Warriors The Joanna Hornets stung the Watts’ Warriors last Tuesday night by a 6 to 2 score behind the fine pitching of Johnny Moore. Joanna led the Wat^smen all the i way as they racked up one run the second inning, two in the fourth, one in the fifth, one in the seventh, and one in the eighth. Hal Walthers, the Hornet’s third baseman, led the “hit parade” for the Joannians as he performed with a perfect night at the plate. The stocky former Tri State league player col lected a double and two singles in as many times at the plate. Babe Ellis also collected .two bingles for four trips up. Watts played a loose, game and committed three errors and continued to be about the weakest team on the infield Sn the league. Watts’ left fielder, Thomas, received three hits in four jtimes at bat for the War riors. Johnny Moore spaced nine hits among the Warriors and he fanned five in the process of going the route for the Hornets. Only two men were issued free tickets to the first base sack. The Joannians played errorless ball behind Moore’s fine pitching and came up with several plays which aided Moore in his cause. Joanna will play on their home ground Friday night as they play host to the Warriors in a return game at Joanna. MILLIONS WILL PAY TRIBUTE TO HER ON “HER” DAY PRESBYTERIANS TO CELEBRATE BATH ANNIVERSARY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL M Special Program To Be Given At Historic Church With Address and* Dinner on the Grounds. Many Former Members Expected to Return 'Home/ College To Confer Honorary Degrees At Commencement i Johnson Predicts Track Meet Saturday To Be One of Best Clinton Pounds out Win The Clinton Cavaliers, fighting to stay up there with the Hornets, tor said, the delegation was fol-fpounded out home runs and doubles in taking a close 6 to 5 victory over the power laden Ware Shoals Riegels. Ellis HufTstetler was the big gun of the night from the Clinton bench es as he poled two circuit clouts ov er the right field wall. This makes six homers “rtuff” has hit in the last six games. HufTstetler also had to play a little out of his position as he Three new and one old candidate held down the hot third base spot so announce in today’s paper for alder- that Blackstock could fill in at the man in the approaching city pri- shortstop position since the regular, lowing its policy of turning over to county officials the duties they were elected by the people to perform. More Candidates Thaw Hats In 'Ring' For Alderman A-prominent lumber inustrialist | Athletic Director Walter A. John- and a leading Presbyterian minister • son yesterday predicted the 1950 edi- will be awarded honorary degrees I tion of the South Carolina Intercol- by Presbytrian college in commence- legiate Track and Field meet will be ment exercises June 5. one of the best in history. President Marshall W. Brown has i t scheduled to have its 23rd an- announced that Owen Robertson t nual’ running on the Presbyterian Cheatham of Augusta, Ga., and Rev. j college track Friday and Saturday. Lee Wood of West Palm Beach, Fla.,'The trials begin on Friday at 2 p.m., will receive recognition as part of | w hil e the finals start at 2:30 on Sat- Presbyterian’s largest graduation; urday. The First Presbyterian church Sunday school will celebrate its 86th anniversary Sunday morning. The School was founded back in May, 1864, by the pastor, Rev. William Plumer Jacobs, who later establish ed Presbyterian college and Thorn- well orphanage. All friends and former members of the church are invited for the revived celebration. The exercises will begin at 10:45. Carillons will be played from 10:45 to 11 o’clock. The program will con sist of an address by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs of Atlanta, youngest son of the school’s founder. There will be old-fashioned singing, including a hymn, “The Great Physician^ known to be sung in the Anniversary cele bration in 1882, recitations by chil dren, recognitions, and tributes to life-long members over seventy years of age. Following the service there will be dinner on the grounds, and all fam- , ilies are asked to bring a picnic lunch. Tables will be provided on the lawn with the church furnishing drinks, plates, cups and forks. Chairs will be provided in the grove for the ; oldest members or former members attending. ; The committee on arrangements is headed by Mrs. William Brooks Ow- ‘ ens who has put much work and planning into the celebration. Many visitors and former members are expected to be present for the en- 1 joy able day. } More Guesses Given In The Chronicle's '50 Census Count Presbytery Cburch School Conference Be Held Here May 16 Johnson said he expects- a large turnout both on the track and in the stands. He pointed out interest in the dashing and weight-heaving sport is increasing among the state colleges and fans also seem to go more for the colorful spray of oonders. More than 3,000 spectators witnes- mary. Billy McMillan, alderman from ward three for the past four years, announces for re-election. In ward four there are two new entries, W. M. Walker and Arnold M. Cannon. In ward five Roy Thomas is a new candidate. —— ..I—I! —ll.— M .. College Students Enjoy Picnic At. Camp Louie Lyles has been sick for the past week. Huflfstetler^indr Black- stock did fine jobs at this switching since both of them had little exper ience in theii new positions. The Riegels pusnea uie Cavaliers and then scared the Clinton spectators a bit by pulling into shooting dis tance of the home town team. The Riegels’ left fielder, Phillips, also proved to ba power hitter as he pounded out two home runs and accounter for three of the Riegels’ five runs. Calvin Cooper went the disj^nce on the hill for the Cavaliers and turned into a fine eight hit game over the usually hard hitting Ware Shoals ceremonies. One hundred and twenty-five stu dents will be awarded diplomas. Mr. Cheatham who will receive a doctor of laws degree, is founder and president of the Georgia-Pacific Plywood and Lumber company with home offices in Augusta and branches in 12 states. l S ed the two-day meet last year. And, Cheatham also is prominent as a as Johnson points out, the 1950 ver- lurnber exporter and serves as board s i 0 n builds up to even more thrills chairman of numerous lumber com- with two unusually strong conlend- panfes throughout the country. 'ers in the University of South Caro- Rev. Mr. Wood, pastor of West ■ Una and Clemson, while Presbyte- Palm Beach’s Memorial Presbyterian r ian, Wofford* and The Citadel church and an alumnus of Presbyter-, threaten as dark horses, ian college, will be awarded a doctor i The Carolina Gamecocks rate as of divinity degree. He has been ac- [ favorites on the basis of dual meet tive in the field of education as well wins over both Clemson and PC ear- as a high school principal. He is now Her in the season. But the defending a trustee of Davidson college. champion Tigers and Presbyterian | both have strong contenders in all departments. PC finished second last 'year, far ahead of the third-place 'Gamecocks. Behind these came Fur man, The Citadel, and Wofford. Medals and plaques will be pre- sented to winners and runners-up in ioro 1 * J 15 **/ Z 1001 / stu „* n i s 0°/^ Special victory ceremonies to be held 1950 South Carolina Kith Schoo.; ^0 WinI Mch eve „ t . irnffram ron- Local Students Excel In State _ Mental Contests Interest continues to grow in The The second annual institute for Chromele's guessing -contest. The t ® ao ^ eTS °f Presbyterian daily vaca- , ... . 1 tion church schools will be held here subscriber submitting the nearest ^j a y jg correct guess on what the city 's of- j The conferer.ee was first establish- ficial population will be will h* «ci a year ago under the leadership awarded $10 free. | Rev Connally Gamble, of ' 1 Whitmire, and received very good No answer on the official, count EsUbhshed with the idea has yet been made from the district instructors who volunteer to census office in Spartanburg. No j n vacation schools will find guesses will be received by the pa- their work much easier, and will per after the count is announced. ma ke the time more worth while for The following are some of the th « children, if they are briefed and names and guesses received the past j j retracted ahead of time on the sub- ' wee * : ijects to be covered during the sum- John F. Norris 8,221. J. W. Hor-;mer. ton 9,065, Mrs. J. W. Horton S 030, j This year, under the leadership of Andy Young 10,013, Mrs. Andy , the Rev. Sam Lipsey, chairman of Young 10,048, Harry League 7,484, South Camlina presbytery’s sub- Mrs. Harry League 8,766,-Mrs. Lee i committee on children’s work, and Hunter ll r 408, Clyde Bigbee 7,750, the Rev. W H. Boyd, pustor of the Mrs. Clyde Bigbee 7,999, Mrs. Ed- P res *>3 rt * r i an church of Ware Shoals, ward Bigbee 8,142, Mrs. Bessie Na- ; Wie conference will have the follow- bors 8,500, Mrs. Andrew J. John- ‘ n 6 staff: son, Sr. 7,762, J. I. Adair 7,500, Mr*.! Kindergarten department: Mrs. H J. I. Adair 8,000, C. V. Monroe 7,850, i G - P™™* and Mra A - M Copeland, !Mrs. R. C. Stewart 7,551, Mrs. P. B. * Clinton: primary department: Mrs. Adair 7,898, Pet B. Adair 6,204, Hugh , ‘ fajnes Overholser, Green vood; ju- Ray 7 219 ' n ^ or department: Miss Bernice ' I Stroup, Chntonv pioneer department: i m 5 r- MrS ‘ ?’ t 3 ' i4 ’ur rS ' Miss Ann€ Jones, Greenwood; direc- J. M. Cunningham ^ in ’, tors: the Rev. Ted Jones, regional f/ooo ‘ f ohn * on j director of religious education in the 9,333, Robert W. Nabors <,050, Mrs. l synod o£ Carolina. Robert Nabors < ,005, Durwood Mur- The Rev. George A. Anderson, of dock 7,716, Haynie Murdock 3,2.'8, j> re! ^yt er , an co |]ege, will lead the O. H. Sheely 8,117, Mrs. R. H. .Bu-, 0 p enin g devotional, and registration ford, Jr. 8,347, Mrs. John Bi-yd 9,998, !, s scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at Mrs. Lewis Bagwell 7,345, Mrs. H. the First Presbyterian church. The The Presbyterian college student body went to Camp Fellowship on Lake Greenwood last Wednesday af ternoon for a picnic outing sponsored by the Student Christian association. More than 300 attended the outing. 1 crew. Cooper struck out five and L. V. Poweil, manager of the din- walked seven in rolling up his victory, ing hall, had charge of serving the Cooper was also the big man at the meal, highlighted by 75 pounds of plate as he lashed out a double and hot dogs. two singles. Cooper was responsible A game of softball between faculty for the three runs the Cavaliers took members and students was played in ^ the fotirth inni which the faculty won. Volse|| Ware Sh0>| , s k Following the eating end of he ]d , program, campus politicos stole the ^i- ’ , . * * Tv , show, each of the six student body C ‘; mon bat * a * the Cavaliers hit his presidential candidates presenting his f e,i ngs fieely and counted thir- platform. i teen hlts the big right hander. Guy Lrater made several catches in the outfield and swung his big bat when it was needed in aiding Cooper to rack up his win. Roy Blackstock also collected a Walter Regnery, president of the four bagger and Pete Wright pound- Joanna Cotton Mills, spent three days ed out a master blow for the Riegels. Phillips could have ruined Clinton’s ball game in the ninth as he collect ed one of his homers with one man on league mental contest program con ducted recently in Columbia, has'. . . ■ been released by the University of j LlttlG LOOgUOTS South Carolina personnel bureau RAnin which administered and scored the,”" ^ cnea ^ ,e _ test. The list included several hun-’ T r , m vi- -i Tne Little Leaguers are on to a tCh0 °| S , “ start on their schedule. Joanna J** „ A , * s setting the pace with two wins and “ „, an P r IP 0 P r £ u P' no losses. They are just one jump From Clinton htgh, Frank Coleman ahcad FI ” da ^ with ' wins and one los£. All of the first games have been close and exciting, with, some going into extra innings. Schedule for Next Week May 11—Lydia at Thornwell. L. Black 9,776, Harry L. Black 8.600, Miss Ella Adair 9,135, Miss Mary Templton 8.Qp0, Mrs. Alice O'Shiekts 7.853. Mrs. Hugh Ballard 7,953, Mrs. J. B. Sloan 9.676. Mrs. E. O. Shaver 7,029. J. J. George 7,567, William iGambrell 8,653, J. C. Thomas 9.648, W. Manley 9,088, J. O. Hueble Bo || Weevils Another list of submitted guesses will appear in The Chronicle next week. last session will close at 3:00 p.m. All churches in South Carolina presbytery are asked to make plans immediately to >end the ml Hate of their vacation school teaehe s to the institute. Young scored in junior English and biology; Kenneth Norton Baker in general science; Judith Ann Belue in shorthand; Ted Alvin Mears in se nior English and American history; Linda Lou Smith in senior English M I'FJoanna at Academy American history and plane geome-E jjjj it^ cademy a f Thornwell. m j May 16—Joanna at Academy. ... rs . May 17—Florida St. at Thornwell. Five Qualify In ; The standings Race for House Martin Announces For Supervisor Joanna Florida Street Won 2 Regnery On Clemson Board of Visitors Lydia Academy Street t 0 0 at Clemson college the.past week as -a member of the board of visitors of that institution. Mr. Regnery, along with several other South Carolinians, deck and pulled his teammates with- was recently invited to serve on the in one run of the Clint0n board as a 1950 member. i sidl> c|lnl((11 Cat< b.,^^ Clinton was missing only one thing last Tuesday night and that was the person of Louie Lyles at the short stop position. Lyles has been out with a virus infection for the last week. When the entry time for canal- , dates closed May 4, there were live qualified candidates for the house of representatives in this summer's pri mary. C. L. Milam, Charles Br CuKoert- Gome Warden O'Dell son and Robert C. Wasson, incum- C p l bents, are asking re-election. Tench * Of Ke-eieCilOn P. Owens, of this city, and Justin A. Bridges, of Laurens, are the two new candidates in the race. Lost 0 1 1 1 2 S./Everette Martin, of Gray Court, 1 announces himself In today's paper as a candidate for superv.sor in this summer's primary. Mr. Martin is a well known and successful farmer of his community and has numerous friends in the county who will be interested in im announcement. NEW SUBSCRIBERS HONOR ROLL 4 READ THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS REGULARLY < EACH WEEK It will pay you. Itji thrifty to shop first in this newspaper, then In the stores as prices change and new merchandise Is received and displayed. BE WISE— READ THE ADS A subscriber in renewing his sub scription yesterday said, “I havd been taking THE CHRONICLE for thirty ! years and wouldn’t do without it in my home.” Garvin B. O’Dell announces for ’j re-election as county game warden, i Mr. O'Dell is now completing his second two-year term in the office. I “I desire to thank the voters for their past cooperation and support and pledge to continue to discharge the Chapman Succeeds Henry, Resigned Alex Henry, for 30 years the faith ful and highly regarded carrier for R F. D. route No. 1, has recently re- tirei from the postal service. is sUL’ceeded by R. P. Chap man, -who has been connected witn the post office for several years as a city carrier. On the March, Clemson Says Clemson. May 6—Dr. M C head of Clemson entomology ment, predicts that the grei weevil emergence in boll we tory will soon start for th fields. He says at least three J many bell weevils overwin 1950 as eve wintered in 1 points out th;] 1 ‘he mild wl past has killed only a small of weevils and that soon a ton is well up, or about i time, the emerging weevil." v moving to fnc newly-plante fields. Clemson toMege is mending that ;;i least three c plications of pc.son be m.'.de iy intervals starting when ‘xiuares appe m, with additu plicatior- according to a i which may be ••cn ured froir agents, agricultural teachers , er agricu.tural leaders. Farrar, depart-- .est boll rvil his- i cotton ,nes as o ed in 3. He 4 r just umber rr cot- ipping i! start cotton ecom- iy ap- ■ week- • first d ap- edule, ounty d oth- The Cavaliers have insured their outfield by bringing in Ballentine who is said to be a good fielder and a power hitter. Ballentine hasn’t seen any action with the Clintonians as of yet. AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH duties ofi the office efficiently and courteously i^ re-elected,” he said in makyig his announcement. _ Attending Kiwanis What about your home? If you do!p -• ■ ia- at belong to our family of readers,'- 0nven * , 0 n ln Miami 1 Dr. Jabir Shibli, member of the college faculty, occupied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning in the abfence of the pastor, Dr. W. R. Turner. not belong to our family of readers we want to add you to our list, p Welcome and thanks to those op. our Honor Roll this week: CLARENCE BOYCE, HAROLD RUSSELL, JAMES TIMMERMAN, MARION CROWDER, BETTY LEVER, Joanna. MRS. T. A. DEERY, Brookfield, 111. J. B. JOHNSON, Manassas, Va.. > MRS. H. W. WOOD, McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. Ratchford Boland and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Giles are spend ing the week in Miami, Fla., attend ing the annual convention of Ki wanis International. John Pitts Member Cle mson Blue Key John H. Pitts has been elected one jof 20 students at Clemson college to membership in the Clemson chapter of Blue Key, national honor frater- ; mty. -. I Mr. Pitts is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Henderson Pitts ol this city. Stone Is Candidate I For Commissioner I | W. Lyles Stone announces limself .today as a candidate for ccur / com missioner in th:s summer’s ; unary. iMr. Stone is a well known c zen of •Laurens and his friends in th ounty 'will be in-tc;estel in hi> an ounce- ment. - _ i v ELECTED CLUB OFFICIAL } Ladson L. DuBose, Davidson eol- | lege junior, was elected secretary- | treasurer of the International Rela tions club for 1950-51 *at a recent meeting of the organization. Ladson is the son of Mrs. Craw ford DuBose l of this city. College Choir Heard In Sacred Concert The Presbyterian college choir made their last appearance of ’.he 1 §49-50 session at the First Presby terian church Sunday evening. In the morning they .sang at the First Presbyterian church in Green- i ville. Dr. Edouard Patts is director of the choir. -i I FOOD... 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