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.Hisraday, NorraiWr 1160 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Birth Announcements HARRIS Mr. and MnfT James F. Harris an nounce the birth of a daughter, Vir ginia Gale Harris on November 27th at Blalock clinic. Mrs. Harris is the iorraer Miss Ruby Lee Bellue . JENKINS Mr. and Mrs. Johnme it. Jenkins announce the birth of a daughter, Johnette Terease on November IWh at Hays hospital. Mrs. Jenkins is the former Miss Beatrice Seaton. BARNES Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Barnes an nounce the birth of a son, November 19th at Blalock clinic. JOHNSON Sgt. and Mrs. Mize Johnson an nounce the birth of a son, Mize, Jr, on Nov. 16th at Hays hospital. Mrs. Johnson is the former Miss Joanna McClung. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONlCLft Babson Advises Building New Home If You Live In It ao * J. C. THOMAS New Boston, N. H., Nov. thoufh I have written about housing more than once recently, a number of readers are asking me to tell them specifically what I think about building new homes now in view of the recent Federal Reserve cut back of credit priv ileges. Readers are writ ing me that they would like to build a home; but they are not large wage ***** w * ****** earners and prices are now so high that they are afraid to act. My answer to these people is that it is OJC. to build now if you want a home to live in (not to rent). Also, if you can pay at least one- quarter down with a 15 year pay ment plan on the balance even al though it does cost a lot to build a new home today with present high prices of building materials and la bor. Prices of labor and most materials, however, are not going to come down very soon. Those who decide to post pone building their new home until prices readjust themselves to some thing like pre-war values, will be obliged to wait a long time. This is a growing country whose population and economy have expended might ily in the last ten years. So long as it continues to grow and so long as our living standards advance, we ( cannot expect a return to the lower <| price level of years gone by. Let us I look abend rather than backward and not be afraid to invest in the future of America. Te Betid URflto Note that I advise building now only if you want a home to live la I do not behove It Is wise to Norms to rent at Uws time |lf we avert lefenee* stay for swh*ie tay even be Ugh treed H» some strategic areas CrrtJir. y. events amce June 25th clearly in dicate that subetoetiel reiasstiost ef them rent eeetrais Is new unhbety. end sharper restriction* may be in- if the war or near the big cities mentioned in the new book “Effects of Atomic Weapons’*, reviewed In the August 21 issue of TIME MAGAZINE. The book itself can be secured for $1.25 from the Superintendent of Docu- ments,'Washington 25, D. C. For three years I lulve warned of the danger of living in these cities. As this danger becomes more acute, more .i^Ki more people will try to move residences from these bomb-vulnerable cities, thus adversely affecting real estate val ues in those cities and raising val ues in rural sections. High taxes, al so make it wise to avoid the larger cities as locations for new homes, i Best bets for new homes today are' cities under 50,000 population with preference to the smaller towns and rural areas. The smaller the com munity, the better your chance for clean, healthy living in the Amer- icon tradition. Build A Practical Home I advise readers who have never built before to do some careful plan ning before spending their hard- earned cash. Do not be earned away by impatient contractors, but insist upon a fixed contract price, avoid ing “cost plus’*. Know what you want and make sure you will get it before you commit yourself. Aim for a home that will be structurally sound as well as pleasing in appear ance Think of the future before you build. A four-room cottage with doll-sized rooms may look like a dream house now, but it will turn out to be an awful headache If you try to raise a family In it Nor will it have anywhere near as high a re sale value as a more orthodox unit with adequate living space Introduction Of '51 Fords At Baldwins' Draws Largo Crowd verier and a planetary gear train to provide maximum performance and a smooth and economical flow of power. The distinctive styling of the 1949 and 1950 models has been retained, but with refinements and improve ments both in interiors and exteriors A lowered hood, a new dual-spin ner grille and a wider, longer wrap around bumper give a more massive appearance to the front end. Parking j lights are restyled and larger tail, lamps add to the appearance of the rear end. Rear deck lids on the new Fords have been counter-balanced and are opened by a new key release lotk., Springs then assist in raising the lid and hold it in the open position. The new models have a wide range j of color combinations, and a choke, of upholstery, headlining? and other Interior trim to harmonize with body) colors. This wide choice is a Ford exclusive in the low price field. talented Individuals who will pare Christmas displays Honor guests for the tea this year will be Mrs. Waller S Sober. Pres ident of the South Carolina Federa tion of Women’s chibs. Mrs. Jenk ins Mikell, vice-president of the Gar* den clubs of South Carolina, and Mrs. Gordon Blackwell, State Pres ident of the County Council of Fang Women. The public is invited, according to Dr. Mamie S. Summer, president. RUBBER BANDS—The handy litUa items every office needs. Chronicle Publishing Co. Annual Christmas Decoration Tea Planned In Newberry The Christmas Decoration Tea, an annual presentation of the Newberry Civic League, will be held on De cember 6th at 3.30 p. m.. in the Com munity Ha 1L The eight Garden clubs of Newberry, the three Garden clubs of Prosperity, and the County Coun cil of Farm Women will assist the League this year .along with many CLINTON SERVICE STATION Phone 96 Road Service r Gulf Products Batteries — Tires — Tubes Prompt, Courteous Service We Service Aotoou>bil« Transmissions ara exception* while I da m« who plan Vo carefully as the materials If bta, have eeuufh good load lor a kitcbon gardes’*. Do sot build la lest Friday by large crowds throughout the day and Saturday ~Fbr4 care for 1M1 acr*Mp;tah not- ta ia styling, beauty, riding quail He*, erane my. safety an^ caae of kandt.ng." Mr Baldwin said rice will make available te Ford buy- ora a rho*ce ef th two engine*—oix dilVereot 15m device, which will be op al extra cost, cmdiinra die ad- of a hydraulic torque coo- i soumm" i> *89 DIAMOND NTT *89 ugothb"*^ #m Ernsr • »Pww# Jr-vTwWw rWo^wf^^e J. C. THOMAS “It’s Time Thai CoonW LAY-AWAY TODAY-PAY LATER! WUDSEtf* For LIT.Y A fAVINdt FLOUR 25 Mm. 50 Ik*. BIRDSEY'S BEST 2.19 4.28 4-BROTHERS 1.97 3.83 MONEY SAVER 1.65 320 COFFEE BIRDSEY'S BEST Vocuum Con 85c 4-BROTHERS 75c FAIRfLAY 62c CORN MEAL 2 large packages of 10-lbs 64c TREND soap powder 25-lbs 1.57 for 35c FEEDS 25 Hm. 100 In. SCRATCH GRAIN 1Z2 4JO LAYING HASH 20% IJ5 4.M STARTING MASH 20% 1JJ 5J5 GROWING MASH 1J8 5.00 MASCOT DOG FOOD 1.08 7J5 HORSE FEED 4.00 DAIRY FEED 20% 4.10 PIG a HOG FEED 4J5 —Special Discount 1000 lbs. or More— Birdsey Finn & Feed Stores V. P. ADAIR, Her. ISO Moatroe Street It’s time again to ready your Buick for the cooler driving days ahead—so your Buick dealer is featuring a big tripie-service offer right now— FaH tune-up, which includes cleaning of air and fuel filters, adjustment of valves, carburetor and distributor—and lots more. 1 2 3 CooNng system service, including a Hush-out — also inspection and tightening of all hoses and connections. front wheel bearings with fresh lubricant — also safety-inspect your front brake linings, where wear shows itself first. t Pnl your Buick in tiptop shape now to do its best this winter! Phone your Buick dealer for his special-offer price *mi these service* (and for an appointment) this wtek. LAURENS MOTOR COMPANY Ziitok Street — Laurens, S. C,