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Pape Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, November 30, 1950 - $hr (Clinton (Chrnntrlr Established 1M« WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publlaher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant Published Every Thursday By THE CFRONICLE PITBLLSHING COMPANY Subsenption Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $2.00 Six Months $1.25 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C. Onder Act of Congress Marrh 3, 1879. The Chronicle seeks t ie cooperation of its subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. MEMBER: SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION National Advertising Representative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia CLINTON. S. C.. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30. 1950 vVrite It Christmas In reading an advertisement yes- erday wc saw the word “Xmas" :our times. That reminded us that it -s umo once again to suggest to our ' irge family of readers and adver- tiscrs to write it “Christmas and no: Xmas.” The latter is an ugly, laxy nabit that has grown and spread luring the years. The abbreviation i' commonly used in newspapers bc- . .itise of mechanical convenience in balancing short lines, but it is a hab- : that The Chronicle fights against . n its columns. Christmas is a beautiful word, full meaning. The orig.n of the short form is that the initial letter of the Creek for Christmas is X pilation of the remunerations he gets shows this: A recently increased salary of ; $150,000 a year, a White House travel j allowance of between $33,896 and i $40,000, this exclusive of air travel | which is taken care of by the air ! force; use of a private railroad car | costing between $250,000 and $300,- ,000; use of the yacht Williamsburg land of a smaller yacht, the Margie, ! named for his daughter (we are told i it costs the navy $876,000 yearly to ! operate a destroyer) al staff of 665 {persons at an annual payroll of $1,- ■491,540 for the sea-going portion of ! the presidential residences; guards I and police costing $459,200, and a : White House staff of 225 at a cost I of $998,294. j (President Roosevelt, bom to the i Manor, and accustomed to servants, managed to worry along with a White House staff of 54 persons, and President Hoover got along with but 37). Then the taxpayers (you and I) also maintain for Mr. Truman vaca tion retreats at Kay West, Fla., and a "Shangri-La” in the Catoctin Mountains; plus a regular White House fleet of 25 cars and a new lux ury fleet of ten more cars, and none of them are Fords, Plymouths, Chev- rolets. Dodges, and simular makes, the great majority of us ride around in. And then with all of this ‘‘hand out’’ he gets heavy tax exemptions . . _ , , ,of a large part of his income. Con- Prysident Truman, the high spend-j senators also g e t tax er of ab tune, is still dishing outjf re€ exemptions on part of their re- and distracted world sadly needs. Let all of us catch the true Christ mas spirit as does the little child. A Spending Outrage Sheriff Wier Issues Public Statement On Hit And Run Accident The following statement has been issued by Sheriff C. W. Wier for the information of the public: "It has come to my attention that rumors involving Garvin ODell with the hit and run accident on Highway 252 November 11, 1950 which took the life of Christopher L. Sapp are circulating throughout the county. Numerous inquiries have been made to my office and in order to clear situation and present the facts I am issuing the following state ment: “Mr. O’Dell’s green Chevrolet pick up truck was inspected by several different officers and it is the opin ion of these officers and myself that Mr. ODell artd his truck was not|j connected in any way with this acci dent. In the course of our investiga tion we have inspected numerous green Chevrolet pick-up trucks and other types of vehicles. To this date we have not found the vehicle and driver. A reward of $200.00 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver of the ve hicle which ran over Mr. Sapp. C. W. WIER, Sheriff. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLS Class Room Teachers Observe Education Week The following activities were spon sored by The Clinton Classroom Teacher’s association, in obeervance of American Education week, Nov. 5-11. Responsive readings were furnish ed all churches on Sunday, Nov. 5th. All teachers were urged to vote on Nov. 7th. Posters were placod up town. A program emphasizing moral and spiritual values of the program was presented at each school. A short movie, "Government Of, By and For the People” was shown at the Broadway theater each day during the week. Open house was held at each school on Friday, Nov. 11. Parents and friends were invited to visit the schools and observe the work being done by teachers and pupils. Quite a large number took advantage of this opportunity, and showed inter est and cooperation. taxpayers money with a free hand.* He says that your take-home pay is too high and that the Government should take more of it from you as a citizen for your own good. That is the Fair Deal theory, you don’; need much to take home Mr. Tru man says, and many of our congress men and senators blindly follow him in such socialism. We have a war on our hands and But still; the American people are willing to say .t is inappropriate, undigni-, be taxed to bring it to a speedy con- Jied, meaningless. | elusion. But they are sick and tired What would you say of a choir ar of extravagance, wasting and polit- _:Toup that would sing lor your en-1 ical handouts that have no connec- -jm ment. “I Am Dreaming of a White jtion on earth with our defense pro- .X*,*.-" gram. 1 The President tells us wc should I ! all sacrifice back home. Billions must buy I he Little ^e«.s ;b€ spent we are tol(L but wc are not The country is now orgamred w hat for. And while we are the annual Christmas Sea.s ’ admonished that we must sacrifice. paign.and in every city and hamlet n0 | a wo^ (5 given us about cutting, -hey have oeen distributed for sale, j down on the socialistic experiments; TN*se little health messengers c®sljthxt long ago should have been put| just a penny each and the funds de- end. Not one of the Fair Deal; rtvod from their sale go on a mission j boondoggles is he willing to sacri- ot mercy to help those they are j n -|f; ce . The constant prattle about con- ! lendcd to help. I troli and regulations, and keeping prices down, has only served to make them go nigher. As w© have said, if we are to pay more taxes and practice economy and sacrifice at home, what about an example being set for us in Washing ton by the President and Congress? They tell us to do something they refuse themselves to do. Look at the President for an example. He seems to be doing mighty well in taking care of himself and living in luxury at taxpayers expense. A recent com- muneration which those of us back home are not allowed. And for such luxury and spending only Congress, which includes our congressmen ami senators—is responsible. It would be hard to figure up what this gentleman who failed in a hafo- erdashery business out in Missouri is receiving while back home we toll and sweat to meet the bill which by no measure of fairness or common sense is justified. It is an outrageous raid of taxpayers money. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE | ‘The Paper Everybody NUNN-BUSH SHOES $13.95 ond $15.95 L. B. DILLARD The s’.^mp design this year as al-1 way*, is attractive. It boars three lit tle angels, one singing from a scroll •«f music as her companions play musical accompaniments. Inscribed on the lv»wer left comer of the seal is the red double-barred cross, inter national symbol of the campaign .igamst ‘ubereulosis and registered > tMgnia of the National Tidbercutosis association with whicti this county' is affiliated. The designer of this vear’s seal is Andre Dugo, interna tionally noted artist, who gives as the >nmple explanation of his selection -ti moti: for the seal, “I love chil dren.'' All of us, regardless of where we live, are asked to buy the little seals and use them on our letters and packages during the holiday season. A most worthy cause, we say, with no earmark of a commercial appeal. Dr. Felder Smith Optometrist Laurens, S. C. 1M EAST MAIN STREET Mh Side Fwblle Sqmr* HOURS FOE EYE EXAMINATIONS: MS le fctt Vfed»«dM* *•§ toll** Phone 794 for Appointment Christmas Season Begins Today is the big day of the year w hen thousand* of little children wiii oe tnnlled by the arrival in the city of Santa Claus at 5 pxn. for his an nual visit, the event being sponsored by the Merchants association. In honor of the distinguished guest .. colorful parade has been arranged, • ind from every vantage point along toe line of march up Broad street there will be great crowds—children md grown-ups, looking for Santa Claus. The committee in charge is to be commended for their efforts in ar- ranging the celebration. There will be lovely floats, music ’iy bands, carols, the picture to be ompleted with the turning on of the ovely Christmas lights to burn * nroughout the holiday season. These *ar»-colored lights will serve as a '•constant reminded to shoppers and visitors that Christmas is just around the corner, and that nowhere will you find a prettier light arrangement than right here in our own town. This continuous, string of multi-col ored harbingers of joy and good cheer will help make us all young ngain and indelibly impress upon us that this is the season of all seasons .♦'or little children. As in the past, the city is provid ing the lovely decorations in the bus iness district. Merchants are asked to decorate their stores and windows to add to the. Yuletide picture. While there is the danger of becoming too »-onwnercially-minded, still a real •Christmas spirit helps to impress upon us all what Christmas original ly stood for, and what it should stand tor now. And in our homes decora tions and trees will contribute to the meaning and impressiveness of the season the world is soon to celebrate. There could be no Christmas, of (course, without Santa Claus, the (character the whole world loves, the bearer of gifts, good cheer, happiness and kindness. Pity the man, woman or child who does not believe in Santa Claus who lives forever. And so as a climax to today's celebration, Santa in his traditional red suit, mi ling and waving to his countless /riends, will thrill many hearts, and rightly so. From today on he will be •on his old job of promoting faith and joy and happiness, which a disturbed Belk’s... WEEK-END SUPER VALUES! NOT EVERYDAY PRICES! — BUT REAL VALUES! 99c Imported Pure Fresh Linen GUEST TOWELS Regular $1.50 Value Size 18x32 White, Blue, Maize and Rose CHRISTMAS CARD SPECIAL BIG BEAUTIFUL CARDS WITH ENVELOPES Box of 50 94c Box Regular 1-29 Value Xmas Gift Special BEAUTIFUL NYLONS 51 gauge — 15 denier 54 gauge — 15 denier ALL NEW FALL SHADES 98c Pair 8V2 to IOV2 Gift Wrapped MUSCOGEE TOWEL SET Regular 1.00 Value 1 Bath Towel 2 Wash Cloths 79c FALL WOOLENS Reduced Regular 2.49 and 2.98 Values New Fall Woolens in Plaids, Checks and Solids 1.77 Jit Printed Plastic TABLE CLOTHS 3 for 1.00 Worth 1.00 each Perfect Quality — Smart Patterns 38 ea. 48x48 — 54x54 Join Oar FRUITCAKE CLUB 1 Slice or As You Wish TINMAN'S BAKERY Phone 334-W Carhart Overalls $3.95 L. B. DILLARD A ay MH-aiSTMIIE TUIETS y r MANY •top COLD’S dlsfyottos IN MANY CASK tho first day I Motors Reconditioned Your car may sound like a meat grinder now, but give us a day or so with it and it will purr like a kit* ten. Motor completely cleaned, adjusted, tested and re-tested to insure your satisfaction. Timmerman Motor Co. Phone 119 WIN $25.00! BIG TREASURE HUNT! SPONSORED BY Clinton Merchants Ass’n. THE FOLLOWING 29 STORES ARE PARTICIPATING IN THIS GALA EVENT (Rales and Regnlatioos Stated Below) Name of Firm Gene Anderson's EarKne Sliop Moore's Dress Shop Burt's Reody-To-Wear Shield's Studio Clinton Flower Shop J. C. Thomas, Jeweler Hamilton's Jewelers Ginton Music Supply Co Prather-Simpson Furniture Co. Burris-Harrison Furniture Co. .. Morrison Furniture Co Adair's Men's Shop J. C. Penney Co Sumerel's Dept. Store Belk's Dept. Store Clinton Textile Shop Geo. A. Copeland &.Son Blakely-Burton's Hdw. & Seeds Copeland's Hdw. Supply Co Cox Home & Auto Supply Inc. Ruby's Beauty Shop T. C. Johnson Co Scott's 5,10 & 25c Store Rose's 5,10 Er 25c Store McGee's Drug Store Sadler-Owens Pharmacy Young's Pharmacy Rogers Itom RULES and REGULATIONS 1. The Treasure Hunt will start at 5:00 P. M. Thursday, November SO, 1950. 2. Each of the above named merchants will have in one of their display win dows an item that is not sold in their store. 3. The contestant most find the item in the window and place item opposite the name of the store. 4. The first contestant finding all items correctly or the first contestant finding the most Rems correctly will be ad judged the winner. ••• ' ... f to toe 5. AH entries must be mailed to the Clin ton Chamber of Commerce. 6. One prise of $25.00 will be awarded to the winner. 7. The contest will close Monday, Decem ber 17, 1950. The winner of the contest will be announced in The Chronicle Thursday, December 21. ♦ 8. The item displayed by the merchant most be foreign and unrelated to his stock.