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4 \ v r # j e • ♦ i \ < THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, May 18, 1950 WANT ADS TO RENT — TO FINlv — TO BUT — TO SELL Everybody Reads the Want Ada Term* Cash NOTICE Rates for want ads are 50c minimum for 55 word*, all over 25 words 2c per word. All want ada are cash except to Ann* carrying monthly charge account* with The Chronicle Publishing Ce. Eugene Gary, Highly Regarded Colored - ; Citizen, Passes At Home there can be cited the fact that on Greenville, still is (trying to get en- three specific occasions after the people had voted to have biennial sessions of the legislature, the legis> lature turned its back on those ex- Eugene Gary, highly regarded coi-1 pressions of popular opinion and re- ored citizen, died suddenly at his fiised to ratify such action home Tuesday morning. ough senate support for passage,-Mr. Chandlery believes, and rightly , so, that the only way in which the peo ple can have a real voice in determin ing their basic law is through the whole, and to dispense with the ne cessity of ratification by the legis lature. 2. To allow amendments to be voted on at special as well as gen eral elections. 3. To allow the question of call- There is considerable doubt in the holding of a constitutional conven- in a constitutional convention to be The funeral services will be held' mind of the writer that biennial [ ^ on - Friday afternoon by his pastor. Rev. sessions are desirable in these I Otherwise, the state would be in Moore, at 3 o’clock from Friendship changeable times, but there is no the anomalous position of having the A. M. E. chuVch, on Bell street, with' doubt of the fact that the decision legislature, which is just one of three | interment following in the church should be made by the people, not by branches of state government, draft Tailored Mojud slips, SPECIAL—One rack Dresses — cot-* SPECIAL pink only. Sizes to 40. Blouses Vi price. Crepes and cottons. Moore’s. 1c ICE CREAM FREEZERS, Thermos Jugs in one and two gallon sizes, Picnic Boxes, 10 gallon Water Kegs, White Enamel Water Coolers. Blake- ly-Burton’s Hardware & Seeds. Tel ephone 188. ♦ l c FOR RENT —Two-room downstairs apartment, unfurnished. Also up stairs bedroom, furnished. Call 377XJ or at 314 West Main St. 1c BINDER TWINE in 5 pound, 8 pound and 20 pound balls. Also Hay Baling Wire and Tractor Sweeps. Blakely-Burton’s Hardware & Seeds. Telephone 186. FOR SALE—3 practically new mat tresses, 2 sets of springs, 2 beds (iron), 3 straight chairs, and other household items. All for $45.00. Mrs. Ella Terrell, 403 Sloan St. Ip FOR SALE—Two used tractors and other used equipment at rock bot tom prices. J. R. Crawford. tfc HOUSE FOR SALE—In one of the best sections of Clinton, which con sists of living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, bath, and hall with floor furnace. Also three furnished bed rooms with the garage. Large lot. C. B Holland. Phone 715, Laurens. 1c ELECTROLUX Sales, Service and Supplies. H. L. Baldwin, Telephone 804-J. tfc cemetery. i the politicians. a constitution to govern ALL phases tons, crepes, linens, all sizes. At 1 Gene had lived his entire b fe * n It will be aVgued that the const!-• The committee armnintAH v«arc lA-orice Moore’s • 1c this community where he held the tution might be revised by amend-) T b« committee appointed two years esteem and confidence of hundreds ment, or by submitting a proposed ^o^o^^dy the states constitutional — ,-- — .— w GUARANTEED Radio Repairing, 1 of friends, both white and colored, new constitution to the people as a ha s suggested in its report that | election, much time can be saved in tubes tested free. Whitmire Radio! He was a first-rate citizen, a Chris- whole. If either be done, then the' “ ier ® are onl y ^ wo practicable ways obtaining a new constitution. submitted to the people in a special election. 4. To allow office holders to take part in a constitutional convention without violating the present consti tutional ban against dual office hold ing. > , • If those amendments are submitted to the people in the 1950 general Shop, W. Pitts St. Open 3:30 to 7:30 tian gentleman, devoted to his people can rest assured they never | to a new constitution. One p.m. 8-5p ! church, and one who was always will get the opportunity to vote oni WOUld ° € °y constitutional conven- ———— —— ;—;—(courteous and thoughtful in his deal- several ideas which would go into tl0n » tbe other by submitting a pro- CIOC3CS Two grandfather clocks, j n g s others. — South Carolina’s constitution rk/ '° *" one' is fair, one is beautiful. Also china, cutglass lamps, mirrors, wal nut and gold leaf frames. Two Havi- land dinner sets. The Trading Post, Laurens, S. C. For more than thirty years Gene A crying need in the state is for had been employed at Presbyterian a prohibition against legislators’ college where he was likewise high- practicing (not law alone, but in ly regarded by faculty and student timidation( before the various board! Until the people DO get a new con stitution, or a new state senate, or both, they need not expect much posed constitution as a whole to the' improvement in the type of govem- people for approval or rejection. (ment they have in South Carolina. And to facilitate the adoption of ♦ a new constitution by either meth- MOVES TO McCORMICK body. In speaking of his death yes- and commissions of the state. Yet no FOR RENT—Basement of our store.! President Brown said, “I feel such proposal ever ill wbe submitted John R Holland Grocery. 1c j 11131 the colle 2 e has 1( ?st a very valu- by the entrenched senate to the peo- able employee of outstanding char- pie for their approval FOR SALE—3 milk cows with young 1 acter and loyalty to P. C. He had the! The same applies to any constitu-' calves. H. J. Pitts. tfc high regard of generations of P. C.jtional proposal which might break up students.” the legislative office-trap. There is Dr. Brown said that only recently no justification for the closer shop od, the committee has recommended that the general assembly promptly submit the following separate amend ments to the people: r 1. To allow the electors to vote on the question of adoption or re jection of a new constitution as a Mrs. H. W. Wood is now manager and dietitian of the Carolina hotel at McCormick. She formerly was a resident of this community. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLB "The Paper Everybody Read*” FOR SALE — 5-room cottage, fur nished, on Lake Greenwood. Run- . . ning water and sewerage 4 acres of an outstanding young business man operated by the general assembly in land. On a good road and desirable 1 01 the Piedmont on a visit here told the election of judges and other of- 1 Finanrinff arranPAri w c him that Gene got him up when ficials named by the legislative elec- Baldwiri. ^ arranged. W-. c. h(? would -, t g0 to classeS( and that tion But neither is there much hope i had it not been for his encourage- of disrupting that closed shop by any. NOTICE—Hats and Bags, $1.00 and ment and interest he probably would means short of a constitutional con- $2.00. Moore’s. 1c have been dropped from the institu- vention. tion for cutting classes. ' in fairness to the house of repre- Dr. Brown said that Gene was up- sentatives, it should be said that twice right and nonest during all the years i n the last three years has it passed MAKE your yard pretty. Let us fig ure on your yard problems, also dirt hauling. Call 293, or see Ernest , , E. Cox, Florida Street. 25-5c | ot his employment at the college. j a resolution calling for a constitu- . . ^ . | When he wonld find money in stu-. tional convention. And twice has BABY CHICKS — Heavy Breeds, i dents’ rooms he would bide it away that effort been nullified by senate U. S. Approved and Pullorum under the mattress or in a drawer inaction. Clean. Also Feeds, Feeders, Foun-1 until he saw the student again and i The author of that last resolution, DON'T give the hoppers and weevils . .. . . a chance Get at them early with! ^ t !?f„ Wlnter - Cal1 W ? a John Deere Duster that fits Cock- tains, Grit, Oyster Shells and Reme- t hen tell him where he had put it R e p. William E. Chandler Jr., of dies. Blakely-Burton’s Hardware & ?way for ^fe keeping. General re- r Seeds. Telephone 188. ^ 1c, g ret was expressed at the college yes- HAVE your oil heaters cleaned and terday and in the city on Gene’s pass- serviced for the summer. Be ready ing. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Gary. VOTE FOR CLYDE G. JONES for COUNTY COMMISSIONER • Born on Farm in Youngs township • Worked 20 Years in Laurens Cotton Mills • Now Manager of Laurens Milk Boarding House / My only promise is to do all in my power to make you a good commissioner Former Employee of both Clinton and Lydia Cotton Milk Your Vote and Support Will Be Appreciated shutts and International models M. H, and C. J. R. Crawford. 1c FLOOR SANDERS—Rent our send ers, cdgers and polishers. We have all the necessary material to make your floors beautiful. Reasonable rates. Cox Home & Auto Supply.' Phone 12. ’ tfc man Shealy, Jr. 267. REO lp POWER LAWN MOWERS, j Gasoline, Horse Power. Turf- master and Great States Hand Mow ers. Blakely-Burton’s Hardware & Seeds. Telephone 188. SENATE OPPOSES PEOPLE'S WILL Glutton*& OmStofi tyood State ' m •. . - ~—U ^ ^ ■ ■ ■ -— Columbia. May 13—If South Caro- SUGAR SWEET POTATO PLANTS, Tomato Plants, Hot and Sweet Pepper Plants, Eggplant Plants-and Cabbage Plants. Winsall and Climbing Tomato too. Blakely-Burton's Hardware & Seeds. Telephone 188. • 1c America’# Finest HOT POINT Home Appliances HOME SUPPLY CO. Next to Bailey’s Bank FOR SALE—1 ton long wheelbase ii na j s t 0 have a new constitution Chevrolet truck. Equipped for worthy of the name) and if the best hauling 5-ton loads. C-W-S- Guano interests of the general public are Go. 1c to be protected, then that constitu-' Sterling AETNA— ACCIDENT INSURANCE TICKETS PAY UP TO $5,000. COST 25c A DAY, 10 DAYS $2.00. CALL US BEFORE YOU MAKE A TRIP OR GO ON YOUR VACA TION. S. W. SUMEREL, AETNA-izer Telephones 80 and 32 Clinton, S. C. 25-4c FOR SALE—5-room house on Mus- grove street. 2 bedrooms, hard wood floors. Built in 1941. Lot 62x600 feet. A good loan is available. R. E. Wysor, III, Real Estate and Insur ance. Phone 85-J. tfc SOLID walnut wardrobe with large nnust be drafted in convention. J mirror door, only $50. Several mir-! Otherwise, the unduly powerful ror back china closets, large solid; l e ^ s l a ^ ve branch of the states gov-i| mahogany extension table $50, seats; ernment will perpetuate the sources 10 to 12. The Trading Post, Laurens, of 5t s power, and preserve the means S. c. tfc i its political domination. r- 1 The time has come for the people CROWDER PEAS, Blackeye Peas, 1 0 f state to redress the balance Lady Peas, Dixie Butter Peas, Pea- j 0 f po W er in South Carolina, not only nuts, FVjp Corn, ^Hlo, Hegari and as among the three branches of gov- Sweet Sudan GraR. Blakely-Bur- ernment, but as between the politic- ton’s Hardware & Seeds. Telephone ians and people. WEBSTER—NO. 2 CAN TOMATO JUICE . Beech-Nut Strained BABY FOOD, 4 for - 5 Lbs. • * S t , 39c 29c % ■ Octagon SOAP, 4 bars ... 25c 10c Pint CHOW-CHOW .. 25c 35c All Lee $10.00 PIPES .... Vz-Price LARGE 188. 1c NOTICE For QUALITY Radio Repairs Rowland’s Radio Shop Gary St—Phone 430 INTRODUCTORY OFFERS! Country Gentleman 20 months $1.00, Coro net 7 months $1.00, Reader’s Digest 8 months $1.00, Cosmopolitan 8 months $2.00, Esquire 1 year $4.00, Time 78 weeks $6.87, Life 78 weeks For too many years the legisla- ture in general and the sate senate in particular has thwarted the will of the people in too many things. 1 South Carolina’s “House of Lords” is the most powerful body in the state, | and all too frequently that power is : used to pppose rather than carry out the will of the public. As specific proof of that charge, Duz, Tide, Rinso, Super Suds - 23c Distilled VINEGAR, quart .... 10c White House NOTICE OF SALE The State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. In Court of Common Pleas. TEA, y 4 lb. ,... 19c Welch GRAPE JUICE, 24 oz. 37c Old Virginia Apple BUTTER, 14 oz. 10c EXCELLENT reconditioned pianos, tuned and ready to go. Prices low, terms easy. The Trading Post, Lau rens, S. C. — tfc FARMS FOR SALE — Farms, tracts of land, and country homes in dif ferent sections of the county. If in terested in real estate, see me. C. B. Holland, Phone 715, Laurens. 1c $7.80. F'hone 535-J. Miss Frances C. Winn, Box 87, Clinton, S. C. l-3p Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association, Clinton, S. C.,. LOVELY STATIONERY—The ideal, „ J V T S ' _ ... _ PUinUff, useful gift for the graduate. Chron- j ^ed L. TumbUn, Georgie Etta S icle Publishing Co., Stationery DepLl^mbhn, and the United States of ; America, Defendants. Pet ICE CREAM PIES 55c Rosedale BEE KEEPERS EQUIPMENT — Wej - Fhirsuant to a Decree of the Court have everything you need for your in the above stated case, I will sell bees in Root’s high grade supplies. Blakely-Burton’s Hardware & Seeds. Telephone 188. 1c FOR SERVICE—^Registered Guern sey bull, two and a half years old Fine Cone Green and White—No. 2 Can CORN, No. 2 can 10c LIMA BEANS, can ... 10c at public outcry to the highest bid der, either in or in front of the Court House, at Laurens C. H., S. C., on I Salesday in June, next, being Mon day, the 5th day of the month, dur-' C. BRYAN HOLLAND Estate Phones 715, 23re26 — Laurens, S. C. ■ Came from Clemson college. Is a hours for such sales, the (Over Brown’s Jewelry Store) ! fine individual, with excellent color following described property, to wit: _ J . . _ _ I* 1 All fiV» n ♦ rvi nanOOl f\T GADIOLI BULBS and Dahlia Tub- and T ’ B ’ Sumerel - La “ eis. Glads in ^separate or mixed rens > RFL) 1. colors: Package of 25 mixed colors for 95c. Also Tuberous Rooted Be- KOOL-AID All Flavors 3 for 10c All that certain piece, parcel or; lot of land with dwelling house and! other improvements thereon, situate, ZINNIA PLANTS, Petunia Plants, lying and being on the north side of Marigold Plants, Aster' Plants, Car- west Main Street in the Town of gonias and Pink Cannas. Blakely- 1 nation Plants, Snapdragon Plants, Clinton, in Laurens County, 1 South Burton’s Hardware & Seeds. Tele- Blue F*hlox Plants and Bush Pinks.! Carolina, bounded on the north by phone 188. ^ Also Foxgloves and Painted Daisies, j i ot 0 f Fred Tumblin, ninety-three CHOREMASTER Garden t r a c t 0 r Blakel y" Bur,ton ’ s Hardware & Seeds. J (93) f ee t thereon; on the east by lot does the work. You can have a I TeIe P hone 188 - lc , of C. Rhodes, formerly of estate o'f j power lawn mower and in five min- FOR SALE—Duroc and Hampshire G. Wilson, one hundred ninety Eat well SARDINES, No. 1 can . 10c Doeskin Toilet TISSUE, all colors 10c CLOROX, quart 15c Hi-C Orangeade, 46 oz. .;.. 25c PICNIC SUPPLIES Muscovado MOLASSES, gallon . $1.25 utes can inter-change and be culti vating your garden. Let us demon strate. Ernest E. Cox, Phone 293. ‘ 25-5c WANTED — Baby carriage in good condition. Call Mrs. Bobby Dailey, 479XJ, or 169. lc TOWLE STERLING, Reed & Barton, and Lunt. For information and de livery in Clinton contact Mrs. Dillard Boland, Calvert Ave. Phone 7367J. Wilbur Riddle, Jeweler, Laurens, tfc GUARANTEED WATdr AND CLOCK REPAIRS?* A. F. ANDERSON BROILER PELLETS and Mashes and ( Grains for all size chickens. Also Feeds for Rabbits, Goats, Cows, Dogs Horses, Hogs, Gold Fish and Turtles. w?y a short distance from Bonds Cross Roads. Contact B. Hubert Boydi Phone 6. -le LADIES — Give your face a home facial. See the “Endora Complex*- ion Kit,” a complete home complex ion treatment,. on sale at Sadler- Owens Pharmacy. tfc MOTHERS—Do you realize that you can save the drudgery of washing diapers at home for as little as $1.6(1 per week, and also protect the health of your child by being sure of sani tate and sterile diapers, that have been washed through a total of 10 rinses. Baby Dy-De Service, Phone $05, Laurens. tfr Pigs. Also four desirable building four and 7-18 (194.7) feet thereon, lots in town. Two in College View, on south by West Mam Street, two on E. Carolina Ave. Joe c. seventy-eight thereon, and McDaniel, Phone 128. tf on the west b y North Livingston ———* (Street (formerly known as Burns LOANS (Street), two hundred (200) feet I Salaried people, see us for cash you thereon. Said lot of land is the iden- need quickly for those extra expens- tical property conveyed to Fred L. j es, doctor bills, etc. (No red tape). Tumb i in and Georgie Etta S. Turn-, Friendly, confidential service. - blin 5y Clinton Building and Loan) A. B. C. FINANCE CO. Next to Home Supply Co. TROLLEY HOUSE for Sale or Rent. R. P. Cole, 400 Musgrove Street. JRhone 424-W. Ip In Rear of L. B. Dillard’s Stord -— » ■—* * i FOR SALE — 7.4 acres and a-rbotn dwelling on Joanna-Whitmire high-i-B^kely-Burton’s Hardware & Seeds. Telephone 188. Association by its deed dated March 9, 1943, recorded in Deed Book 80, ( at page 298, in the office of the Clerk j| of Court for Laurens County, South' Carolina/’ _» Terms of sale: Cash. The success- QUAUTY MEATS ALL KINDS LUNCH MEAT Pepper Loaf, lb 59c ful bidder^ other than the Plaintiff herein, immediately upon the con clusion of the bidding, shall deposit with the Clerk of Court the sum of 5% of his bid as a guarantee of his I good faith in the bidding. The seme to be applied to the purchase price Luxury Loaf, lb. ..... 49c Combination Loaf, lb.. 59c Fancy Souse, lb. tttttt 39c Table Grade * • NU-MAID,lb.... .... 19c Aged ORDER your magazines now before the increase in price! I handle all (upon his complying with the terms magazines both new and renewal,' of sale, otherwise to be paid to Plain- PRICES FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY—MAY 18-19,20 and will appreciate your - business. Free catalog. Phone 535-J. Mks Fran ces C. Winn, Box 87, Clinton, S. C. Ip fSSOTANE BOTTLED GAS —Sold and delivered by us in Clinton and Joanna. Product of Es*o Standard Oil Co. Triangle Gas Service. R. G. Shell, Mgr., Telephone 602, Laurens. '• 1 8-5c -r-—t FRESH STRAWBERRIES. Call by or call us at 168 and we will re serve them for you. Blakely-Burton’s Hardware & Seed*. Telephone 188. tiff for credit on the indebtedness. In the event the successful bidder should (fail to make such deposit, or should fail to comply with the terms | of sale, the said lands shall be re sold on the same or some subsequent I Salesday on the same terms, at risk j of the defaulting purchaser. The purchaser to pay for papers,] stamps and recording. . V. R. FLEMING, C. C. C. P. & G. S. Dated this 15th day of May, 1950. l-3cf 1 SELF-SERVICE FOOD STORE — NEXT TO BIRDSEY FEED STORE 200 Musgrove St. Clinton, S. C.—On the Squore Spiced Ham, lb. 49c Smoked .SAUSAGE, lb. 39c N. Y. State Cheese, lb. 49c John R. Holland Phone 130-J