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♦ » * ) • j. THE CHRONICLE Strives To Be A Clean Newspaper, Complete Newsy and Reliable (Ehramrlp If You Don't Read THE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the News Volume LI Clinton, S. C, Thursday, November 9, 1950 Number 45 Charleen Turner Crowned Miss Clinton High At Homecoming Game Charleen Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Turner of Newberry, was crowned Miss Clinton High School at the half of the annual homecoming game with Honea Path here last Thursday night by her sponsor, Tracy Dees. On behalf of the senior class, John Davis presented a silver cup and a bouquet of red and white chrysan themums to the queen and her at tendants. Charleen is a senior and a member of the Beta club, head majorette for the CHS band and is the first Miss C. H. S. from Joanna. The attendants, Sue Cooper, spon sored by George Henry, and Eloise Marshall, sponsored by Jimmy Dut ton, have likewise been prominent in school activities. Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cooper, is a member of the senior class and an active member of the glee club, Jour nalism and Sentinel staff. Elosie is the daughter of Mrs. W. L. Marshall. She is a member of the eighth grade and in a recent elec tion was made vice-president of her class, and is also a member of The Sentinel staff. New Methodist Pastor Arrives, To Preach Sunday The Rev. E. K. Garrison, recently assigned by the South Carolina con ference as pastor of Broad Street Methodist church, arrived in the city yesterday to enter upon his new work. The Garrison’s are now oc cupying the Methodist parsonage on Ferguson street. Mr. Garrison comes here from Trinity church at Darlington, whicn he served as pastor the past six years. Previous to that appointment he served the First Methodist church at Dillon for a similar length cf time. He has held several pastorates in the lower part of the state and .s a former district superintendent. Mr. Garrison will occupy his pul pit Sunday morning for the first lime. ^——■i 1 — ■ —— Junior Class To Present Play November 16 The annual junior class play will be on Thursday night, November 16. The halarious comedy, “Great Caes ar’s Ghost,” wil be presented at 3 o’clock in the high school auditor ium, with admission of fifty and seventy five cents. * This play of three acts is expected to be a big success with twelve tal ented juniors taking parts. Mrs. Lewis Wallace and Miss Eli zabeth Boland are directors. Bauknight Leaves For Sumter Pastorate The Rev. P. L. Bauknight and Mrs. Bauknight, left yesterday for Sum ter where Mr. Bauknight has been assigned to the pastorate of St. Mark’s church for the coming year. Mr. Bauknight served Broad Street Methodist church for the past five years and will carry the best wishes of many friends as he goes to his new assignment. Wofford First Blue Hose Second In 'Little Four' Clemson continues its march to ward an undefeated season and the University of South Carolina, its Big Four leadership in the waning state football season. Clemson, tied once, will be at Bos ton college Saturday afternoon for its expected sixth win of the season, as it aims at a high national rating and a bowl bid, both strengthened by Saturday’s impressive 53-20 con quest of Duquesne. South Carolina can sew up the Big Four title at the same time when it meets The Citadel at Charleston af ter being held to a 13-13 tie by Mar quette. Virginia bore down on The Citadel, 34-14. Wofford, impressive in tying Fur man 13-13 can clinch the Little Four title that same afternoon at Spar tanburg against Erskine, 7-43 loser to Stetson. Furman, also playing Saturday af ternoon, gives state fans another Southern conference contest—in ad dition to South Carolina at Charles ton—in entertaining George Wash ington. Presbyterian will open the week’s schedule early when it goes to Ap palachian Thursday. It beat Catawba 27-14 Saturday night. Newberry, finally having won a game in beating Milligan 6-0, is idle this week. Only a dozen games remain for the eight state elevens after this week’s card. Big Four Standings REV. AND MRS. W. P. BALDWIN, JR. LEAVE FOR JAPAN AS PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONARIES W L T South Carolina 1 Clemson 0 Furman 1 The Citadel 0 Little Four Standings Wofford 2 PRESBYTERIAN + 1 I Erskine 1 Newberry 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 'The Baldwin Family The Board of World Missions, Presbyterian church, U. S., Nash ville, Term, announced this week from Decatur, Ga., the appointment of Rev. and Mrs. Walter Paul Bald win, Jr. as missionaries to Japan. Born in Clinton, and a graduate of the local high school, Mr. Baldwin Mrs. Baldwin, the former Miss Louise Clare Bedinger. was born in Belgian Congo, Africa, daughter of Presbyterian, U. S., former mission aries Rev. and Mrs. R. D Bedinger, now of Jackson, Mississippi. A grad uate of Lee Edwards high school, Holland Returned To Boiley Memorial For Third Year At the annual meeting of the Sou‘h Carolina Conference of the Southern Methodist church held in Columbia last week with the Maple Street Southern Methodist church, the Rev. John H. Holland was returned to Bailey Memorial Southern Metho dist church of this city for his tnird year. Mr. Hollartd reports a splend id conference progrma with an op timistic outlook for the future of the church. One of the high 'lights of the meeting he said, was the privilege of hearing one of the denomination's missionaries in Africa, now on a year’s furlough. Rev. J. R. Stauff- cher. The missionary will be guest speaker at Bailey Memorial on Feb ruary 11. Rev. D C Gregory, a former pas tor of the local church, was returned for a second year to Latta; Rev. W. R. Quinn, also a former pastor, w^s returned to Turbeville for a third year. The Rev. C. D. Huggins who assisted in a meeting at the church during the past conference year, was appointed to the Bowman-Camercn charge. Mr. Holland expressed his pleasure upon returning to Bailey Memorial and is looking forward he states, to another successful year’s work. Asheville, N. C., Mrs. Baldwin re- ** W ^ ceived her B.A. degree from Agnes COlinty VOlCrS received his^B.A. degree from the’Scott college, Decatur^ Ga m 1944. Pqyoj- Amendments University of South Carolina in 1941.1 She later attended Princeton Theo- . | Cl In 1944 he received the BD degree I !o « ical Seminary, and oefore her |n OCnerCl tlCCtlOn from Union Theological Seminary,j marriage in 1945 served as director! • Richmond, Va., and the Th.M. degree of Religious Education at the First, A li;:ht Laurens county vote Tues- from Princeton Theological Semin-! Presbyterian church, Charlotte. f day apparently favored three state ary in 1947. A Navy chaplain for two' Having completed a course in the' w-ide constitutional amendments and years, Mr. Baldwin has also taught | Japanese language at the Universi in the high school of Brevard, N. C , | ly of California, Berkeley, Mr. and ’ party candidates. was solid for unopposed Democratic and served as pastor of Brevard-1 Mrs. Baldwin and two daughters, Davidson Presbyterian church He is Julia Clare, 3, and Elizabeth Waker, a son of Mrs. W. P. Baldwin, of Co- : It*, sailed for Japan on September lumbia, and the iate Mr. Baldwin 130, 1950. Training School Girls Win First Places In County Fair The following students at the State Training school won places in the Laurens county fair last week, in the girls' division. Virginia Roberts, won blue ribbon in girls’ division on her layer cakes, second place on biscuits. Doris Smith, first place in girls’ divisiop for her display of canned fruits and vegetables, first place on single can of green beans, second p^aoe on aprons,- second place on pillow cases. Nannie Lou Fowler, first place on single can of preserves, 'irst place on pillow cases. Margaret Callahan and Anita Silvers had a display of home made jellies which were not judged. READ THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS REGULARLY EACH WEEK It will pay yon. It’» thrifty to shop first la this newspaper, then la the stores as prices change and new merchandise Is received and displayed. BE WISE- READ THE ADS Undercover Officers Assist Sheriff In Liquor Raids Here Upon the request of Sheriff C. W. Weir, undercover officers of the state law division were in the city Satur day night and Sunday in a round up of law violators. They bought li quor at several suspected places in and out of the city limits after which the places were raided, officers re ported. In the raids w.Jiin the city the sheriff’s forces were aided by members of the city police depart ment, they said. It was reported that twelve ar rests on liquor charges were made and five on beer and slot machines. Those arrested on liquor charges were put under $400 bond each and bound over to the February term of court, Sheriff Weir said. Those charged with beer selling violations will be handed in magistrate’s court. Bush River Baptists Celebrate Completion Building Program Nine Colonials joined hands in 1771 and became charter members of \ congregation that marked the com pletion of an elaborate building pro gram by the Bush River Baptist church last Sunday with all-day Homecoming services. Observing some 180 years of pro gress from the time the little group chose Elder Samuel Newman from its membership to become its firs; pastor, the congregation arrived at a modern and up-to-date plant that has managed to retain the dignified simplicity of the original structure. A new educational building, with eight classrooms, a large assembly and recreation hall, kitchen and pas tor’s study, has been completed. An elevated baptistry is now in place and a choir loft and new pulpit add ed. The Colonial spirit still prevails, however, with the lines being pre served as much as possible and ye: conform. Last Rites Here Tuesday Afternoon For L. C. Duckett Voting took place in 38 of the county’s 40 precincts, as ballot box es for two precincts never were call ed for from county election head quarters. In nine reporting boxes first re ported, 223 votes were cast, compared ! with an estimated 2.500 votes in ; these same precincts in the mid-sum mer Democratic primary. The poll tax amendment drew a 150 to 41 favorable vote. Similar fa vorable votes favored the municipal registration and school district amendments in the reporting boxes. Loomis C. Duckett, 68, died early Sunday morning at his home on -Thornwell street after an extended period of declining health. The funeral services were held | ^ — Tuesday afternoon’ from the resi- AA- dence with the Rev. P. L. Bauknight; ■ f©5DytCrianS ACt Ufl in charge. Interment followed in the Three PrODOSols Presbyterian cemetery here. r » Pallbearers were: Robert, Charlie, Following the morning service at Hugh, Refford, Bluford and Ralph ^ pjrsj Presbyterian church Sun- Nabors, and Hobert Sellers. c j a y t a congregational meeting was Mr. Duckett was a native of Union held to take action on three proposals county but had been a resident of as se t forth in the call for the meet- this city for a number of years. Mr. Duckett was a carpenter and actively followed his trade until forced some time ago to retire from work because of his health. He was well known in the community and his friends will learn with regret of his passing. He was a son of the late Richard and Mary Blalock Duckett. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Maggie Bishop Duckett, one daugh- The Rev. H. G. Hammet of Colum- ter - Mrs - Nelli « Ruth Jones of Local Winners In Livestock Showing The livestock entries in the Lau rens County Fair last week created considerable ihterest with a large number of entries in the various classes. Winners from this section were I. M. Smith of Kinards, Thornwell or phanage, John Earle Smith of Kin- ards, Johnny Reeder, Floyd Walker, William Cromer, C. W. Anderson of this city, and J. T. Addison of Jo anna. bia was the guest speaker at the morning worship service after Sun day school. A picnic lunch followed a reunion period at which guests were introduced. Parks McKittrick, now serving as a student pastor in a Louisiana mis sion chapel, was ordained in the af ternoon service. His father who was ordained in this church in 1908, preached the ordination sermon. The elder Parks, retired, served a number of years as pastor at Whitmire and Swansea. Special music lor the occasion was offered by Miss Marg ery Smith and Mrs. B. E. Williams, Long View, Texas. He was the last member of his immediate family. Seal Sale Supper For Workers In Laurens Friday Night mg. The first proposal was to consider tne discontinuance of the rotary sys tem of elders, which was approved by the congregation. Proposals were also presented on the incorporation of the congregation and church pro perty which was approved, and the election of three additional church trustees. None of the nominees re ceiving a majority vote, a second election will be held next Sunday morning with three to be elected from the following six who received the highest vote: Dr. J. W. Davis, R. M. Vance, H. L. Eichelberger, P. S. Bailey, R E. Ferguson and F. M. Bo land. Representatives from all parts of the county are expected to attend the Christmas Seal sale supper Of the Laurens County Tuberculosis associ ation, to be held Friday evening, No vember 10, at 7 o’clock at the com munity hall in Laurens. Plans for the supper have been an- accompanied by Mrs. S. P. Harris, | nounced by Gordon B. Collins, coun church organist. | ty seal chairman. The guest speaker The Rev. T. B. Altman is pastor' , v in be Dr. James C. Kinard, presi- of the church. 1 dent of Newberry college. The Rev. i Tom Cook will sing, and H. M. Faris, ! president of the association, will pre side. Those expected to attend the sup per are officers and directors of the association and ail workers helping with the seal sale drive. Local Men Named On Jury List The November General Sessions Court will convene in Laurens next Monday with Judge G. B. Baker of Florence, presiding. The jury commissioners drew names last week for petit jurors for the term. Included from this section are: Clinton Methodists Plan Fellowship Hour Schools To Have 'Open House' Friday The city schools will hold "open house” Friday, November 10, in ob servance of National Education Week, Nov. 5-11 being sponsored by the County Education association. Patrons and friends are cordially invited to attend the schools during the day. Following the evening service Sun- Roy Benjamin. J. C. Tho- | day at Broad Street Methodist church mas, I. O. Ray, E. P. Owings, Wil-, a fellowship hour will be held in the liam B. Horne and G. H. Come!son. 1 church parlors in order that the Clinton Mills—James A. Cook and ! members may meet the new pastor, F. B. Burns. I Hev. E. K. Garrison, and family. Joanna—T. M. Bolick, ’Walter;-- Waits and W Baileys—D. T. Simmons. E. Brown. Teachers Meet Today At Gray Court-Owings The November meeting of the Lau- : rens County Education As:o:.atic i will be held at the Gray Court-Ow ings school this afternoon at 3:30 it has been announced. The principal speaker will be Miss Lois Carter of Spartanburg, president of the South Carolina Education As sociation. NEW SUBSCRIBERS HONOR ROLL Farmer Meeting In Laurens Monday L. B. Massey, district agent, w.ll present the 1951 farm outlook at a meeting in the agricultural building in Laurens on Monday, November 13, at 10 a. m. Mr. Massey attended the national outlook meeting in Wash ington a few days ago and will dis cuss the latest farm problems in cluding the cotton situation. In addition to the outlook discus sion, specialists on pastures, boll weevil control and livestock will have a part on the program. All farmers in the county and others who are interested are invited to attend the meeting. FAIR DEALERS DEALT HEAVY BLOW TUESDAY Democrotic Barely Con trol Congress After Heavy GOP Comback. Dewey and Toft Win. Democrats held on to shaky co - trol of Congress today after Repu - licans mowed down Senate adminis tration leaders in a stunning vo a assault on President Truman’s p - icies So strong was the GOP comeba .< from the presidential year defeat of 1948 that the new Senate, meeting a January, will line up with 49 Dem ocrats and 47 Republicans. That change represented a gain ">f six seats for the Republicans—n California, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Utah—offset la part by the loss of that held by Sen ator Forrest Donnell of Missouri. Tne Senate division was the closest since 1930 A few House races remained to >e decided but the Democrats had w >n mathematical control and seemed *o be pointed to a majority over the Re publicans of about 20 seats. In an anti-Truman aamimstrati \ phalanx, Republican opponents bow led over Senator Scott W Lucas. >f Illinois, the Democratic leader, and Francis J. Myers of Pennsylvania, his assistant, in a sweep that saw only one GOP Senator defeated. > He was Senator Donnell, who lost to Thomas C. Hennings, Jr. in Mr. Truman’s home state. The President had given belated support to He i- nings after opposing him in the pri mary. The GOP victories—wnich includ ed the re-election of ‘Mr. Republi can.” Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio—were variously attributed to the adverse turn of the Korean w»c, criticism of the President’s foreign policy decisions, opposition to his c - mestic "Fair Deal” program and re action to Communist-in-governme it charges. Along with Lucas and Myers, ve - eran Democratic Senators Millard S. Tydings of Maryland and Elbert D. Thomas of Utah went down to de feat before Republican opponents All four Democrats have been strong supporters of the I’resider.' * foreign policies, with omy Tydin i wavering at times in support of a i- ministration domestic proposals. Thomas, as chairman of the Se i- ate Labor Committee, had led a fut s administration drive to repeal t .a Taft-Hartley Labor Act—one of Mr. Truman’s pet legislative aims. Along with Taft, Sen; or Euge a Millikin of Colorado, cha rman if the Conference of Republi in Sena tors, won reelection. He defeated a strong “Fair Deal’’ supporter in Dem- ‘ocrat Rep. John A. Carroll. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York .winning a third term by a substanial majority, led a parade of Republicans capturing governor’s of fices. GOP entries paked up posts formerly filled by Democrats in Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada and. Colorado. GOP entrants ied in Ari zona, Minnesota, Michigan and New Mexico. One of the Democratic victims vias Gov. Chester Bowles of Connecticut,, a "Fair Deal” supporter, who lost to Republican Rep John Davis Lodge. Some Democrats survived the Re publican onslaught, notably Sen i- tors Herbert H. Lehman of New York, and Bnen McMahon and Wil liam Benton of Connecticut. Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt J . won reelection to the House in New York, but his brother, James Roose velt, was defeated by Republicu i Gov. Earl Warren of California in the latter’s bid for a third term. BO BROWN, Lydia W. L. FRANKLIN, Laurens DARRELL J. FRANKS, Fleet P.O., New York MRS. WILLIE SANDERS, High Point, N. C. JEAN and JACK MAXWELL, Maryville, Tenn. PVT. MACK HAMILTON, Wichita Falls, Texas Churches Asked To ‘ Open, Fpr Prayer —- r ’■ n In the light of the world situation, the Clinton Ministerial Association has asked all churches of the city to open their doors from 9:00 o’clock in the morning until 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon for the purpose of letting all who desire to come in and pray. The ministers of the city feel that the condition of the world demands b un prayer. Chicken Supper At Little River-Dominick A barbecued chicken supper will be given at Little River-Dominick Presbyterian church by the young people on Wednesday, November 15, at 6:30 p. m. Plates will be $V25 adults, 75c children, with the public invited. Christmas Parade To Be Staged In City November 30 The amuud Christmas parade w U be held Thursday afternoon, Novem ber 30, it has been announced by th f MerchanU.-usociation. Prizes will be offered *xvith business hei. es. mil .,, schools and others invited to enter floats. FOOD... Is An Important Item With Housewives You will find helpful Gro cery and Market News in THE CHRONICLE every week from leading food stores in the city. Read the advertisements reg ularly — they tell you about changing prices each week and where you can supply i your needs and buy to advantage.