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'<4 THE CHRONICLE Strives To Be A Cleon Newspaper, Complete Newsy and Reliable Site (Elinton (ttljrnnirlf If You Don't Read THE CHRONICLE ou Don't Get the Newt * Volume Lll Clinton, S. G, Thursday, February 8, 1951 Number & SURPRISE SUPRER AT HICKORY TAVERN FOR C. B. CANNON County Agent, With Record of 25 Years Ser vice, Honored By Large Group of Farmers and Presented Gold Watch. County Agent C. B. Cannon, who has made a large contribution to the agricultural progress of the county for the past 25 years, was honored with a surprise supper last Thursday night in the Hickory Tavern school gym. The event was attended by 400 men and women from all parts of the county and had been arranged by friends without the knowledge of Mr. Cannon who was seated at the head table with his wife and four children, (Misses Myrtle and Jackie, Mrs. B. W. Parsons, and son, Charles B. Cannon, Jr. His 80-year old father, O. F. Can non of Honea Path, was also an hon ored guest and was introduced to the audience. A bountiful turkey dinner was served by the women of the Home Demonstration cluto of that community. J. W. Tinsley, chairman of the couhty agricultural committee, pre sided and said we have come togeth er tonight as representatives of all phases of fanning endeavor in the county to pay honor to Charley Can non. Rep. Robert Wasson of that com munity. welcomed the guests and stressed the influence Mr. Cannon has had with farm youth in 4-H work. Ryan Lawson at Hopewell, chair man of the Soil Conservation district supervisors, to* of Mr. Csnnon’s sound advice and help in soil con servation efforts. Mrs Robert Wasson, president of the Laurens county Council of Farm Women, thanked Mr. Cannon In be half of the woman for the wort he Credit Association Re-Elects Officers For Coming Year A meeting of the stockholders of Clinton Production Credit Associa tion was held here recently at which vime J. F. Hawkins of Newberry, and Wallace L. Martin of Gray Court, were re-elected to the board of di rectors. A full reoort of the years opera tion was given by RexLanford, sec retary-treasurer of the association. The report showed that the associa tion now has a total membership of 1008 and made loans of $560,000.00 to farmers in Laurens and Newber ry counties. The report showed also that the members practically own the association, the capital invested by the Federal Government having been reduced from $118,400.00 to the small amount of $5000.00. Reserves of the association now amount to $61,560.00. Of special interest to the members was a talk by C. G. Cushman, dairy specialist of Clemson college, on the future of the dairy and cattle indus try of this section with special em phasis on the importance of sufficient good grazing. Subsequent to the annual meeting of the stockholders, a. meeting of the directors was held and officers for 1951 were elected. J. T. McCrackin of Newberry was re-elected president and J. F. Hawkins of Newberry, re elected vice-president. Rex Lanford of Waterloo was re-elected secretary- treasurer and George W. Copeland of this cky, assistant secretary-treas urer. The board of directors, other than Messrs MoCrackin, Hawkins and Martin are Hugh B. Workman and Lawrence T. Davis of Clinton. POLICE FINES M RECORDERS' COURT $19,696 FOR YEAR Drunk and Disorderly Conduct Cases Lead City Docket. 1,009 Ar rested Report Shows. A total of $19,696.68 was collected in mayor’s court here during 1950, according to the annual report of the department filed with city council. The amount was collected fom 1,009 persons arrested during the year. In addition to the report on re corder’s cases, violators of parking laws numbered 1,703, and their fines amounted to $913.50. As was the general rule each month in the year, drunkenness headed the list of offenses, 444, with fines col lected amounting to $5,421.36 Total days levied in recorder’s court reached 2,523. The record of arrests and fines fol lows: Fighting. 72, $1,258.07; buying and receiving stolen goods, 5, $125.00; carrying concealed weapons, 4; $170 00; violating the liquor law, 36, $!,- 499 00; drunkenness, 444, $5,421 36; disorderly conduct, 97, $1,366.25; va grancy,. 1, 25 (fays;, gambling, 26, $314.50; driving under the influence of intoxicants, 77, $5,469.00; speed ing and reckless driving, 82, $1,- 333.00; operating auto without driv ers license, 41, $561.00; damaging private or public property, 4, $32.50; violating trespassing law, 4, $30.40; violating prostitute law, 8, $141.00; petty larceny, 44, offeiMea, 10, 9044.10; investigation or suspicion, 40. In addition to the docket, a num ber of cases were sent to higher P. C. Schedules 9 Grid Gaines Athletic Director Walter A. John son has announced a nine-game foot ball schedule for the 1961 season. The season will be opened against Furman in a night game in Green ville September 14 or 15. Three Southern Conference elevens and all South Carolina teams, except the University of South Carolina, are on the gridiron roster. The schedule follows: Sept. 14 or 15—Furman at Green ville. Sept. 22—Clemson at Clemson. Sept. 28—Western Carolina Teach ers at Clinton. Oct. S^^-Open. Oct. 13—Davidson at Davidson. Oct. 20—Wofford at Clinton. Oct. 27—Citadel at Charleston. Nov. 2—Catawba at Clinton. Nov. 10—Open. Nov. 17—Erskine at Greenwood. Nov. 22—^Thanksgiving, Newberry at Newberry. Spring practice now underway will continue through February and ear ly March. On the field'with Coach Lonnie McMillian are his two assistant coaches, Sid Varney and Gene Lo- rendo All three are pleased over the spirit and enthusiasm shown by the grid candidates so far. Presbyterian Cage Rated High Predbyterian college maintains its „ number two rank among the nation's mU coll *« e baikefeall powers with an avernge of 61.4 points scored a Today, Friday - Saturday Three Salesdays Sponsored by Merchants Associa tion. Big Shopping Crowds Expected. Free Parking Privileges For The Special Event. Three more big Dollar Days — to day. Friday and Saturday — are in prospect for residents of this entire community this week-end. Big crowds are expected in the city to take advantage of the many bargains offered by a number of participating merchants in the event as will be seen from ♦oday’s paper. The city will “close down” all parking moters for the three days with free parking privileges offered all who come. The event is sponsored by the Mer chants association with many mem bers of the group offering special val ues to the buying oublic. The American dollar will be K.ng today, Friday and Saturday AH roads will lead to Clinton—an excel lent shopping center for the bif money-saving $$$ Days. The Association's home office is in the Jacobs building and serves j courts, the credit needs of fanners In Lau- • rens and Newberry counties. Branch ■ ,| ■ . *r* Lutneran lenien and Newberry where applications for 1 ^ Services Announced Boozer Becomes ban done iftjfcrti- behalf. Wallace Martin of Ormy Court,] secretary at the county Oaoperefave 4e#l Aflpnf (REA) laudod the honored jueat for JUJI. 101111 AyClII his efforts in behalf of nfral elec trification J« The ^ irorwi iHSetVed yesterday 'WimSSTj?*?- Btatiatics from the National Col legiate Athletic Bureau rate the Blue Stockings just behind Beloit College (Wis.) in .cam offense Presbyterian also stands hign among teem field goal percentage lenders, ranking fourth wKh a 40 8 j per cent accuracy record. Forwad Dwight Gonlnger, all- for two years, rates 20th na- ___aon* individual ecoreri with an ITT points a game average, and 19th among assist leaders with a th'ee-a-game average. Guard Paul Nye. now hospitalized, has averaged 1.8 assists a game to rate ninth nationally In sotting up pays. m St. John's Lutheran church, with ja spatial Ash Wednesday worship • service. This was the first in a spe- . , S. Booaer. for the past two 1 risi aeries of Lenfan services to be Dairy farmers r * p iJT‘ t * d ^ y *»d a hall yean vocational agricul- continued •bioughout the season un- D. Eugene Brown of .he ture teocher in the Clinton high j ^ gaiter, accordii* to an announce- mumty who express a,>p.e« a .o |lcboo i is the new assistant farm ^nt by tlM pastor of the church, the lorlfcat group. , . w I agent for Laurens county, and enter-James C Dicker! This is a port,. ... _. Expressions of ajbreciation were ^ upo|) hig r#bruAry j 0 f this church’s observance of the MfS. Warren Tinsley He succeeds J. D. Williams w h° traditional period of increased de- sjMomker f'mmtv was recently transferred to Aiken to vo’iona] life In commemoration of ^ cw v-uuniy become district boys* 4-H'agent for fU ;ferings and death of Christ Education Board the Clemson Extension Service in | Mrl «, 0 f services, with re- ♦ the Savannah district. La ted sermon topics, are arranged. I Mrs. J. Warren Tina ley of (Mr Booxer will be assistant toC. 1 a, f 0 n 0 ws: Sunday mornings at 1190 Trinity Ridge conwnunlty. B Cannon, county agent J F. Wise --Christ Shows The Way"; Wednea- j named b y Gov J»m« F is assistant farm agent assigned par- — *' Local Battery B Trains This Summer At Alabama Camp Units of the South Carolina Na tions'. Guard will train this summer at Fort McLellan. Ala., instead of at Fort Jackson. Columbia. State Ad jutant General James C. Doner has announced. The General said that under re vised 1951 training plans the 51st Infantry Division, composed of South Carolina and Florida Guardwnen. the summer encampment m set for July 29 to August 12. “If we are not alerted (for federal service) 1 presume we will follow this schedule," he said And. he add ed. "I have heard nothing about us being alerted * Included with other units will be Clinton Bat. B 107 AAA heeded by Cape. H. F Blalock, which la a pert of the Newberry 107th AAA Be com manded by Captains J. W Hender son and H E Moose, and the Guard unit at Whitmire, Co. K, 119th In fantry voiced by M B Henderson of Ow- president at the county Farm Bureau J. T. Addison of Joanna, represent ing the livestock growers, expressed his appreciation of Mr Cannon for his interest and ha Ip in that phase of agriculture W P Dickson of the Hopewell community, repreeentim the gener al farmers paid tribute to Mr. Can non as a-Christian gentleman and friend of the farmers; Hugh B. Work man alto of the Hopewell commun ity and chairman of the Production and Marketing Administration, ex pressed annular sentiments, as did Rex Lanford, secretary-treasurer of the Clinton Production Cedit associa tion. A. F. Baumbarger of Hickory Tav ern, who moved to the county two ytfcrc ago from Ohio, spoke for new comers to the county, Dwight F. Pat terson of the Palmetto Bank, Lau rens, represented the business men, Marshall Abercrombie of Laurens represented the Laurens Fair associa tion, and Mr. Tinsley on behalf of the county agriculture committee. Following the various expressions of appreciation, Mr. Cannon respond ed briefly, stating that he was over come with emotion and gratitude. He told the crowd, “the greatest peo ple in America are right here.” He said ha had discovered that even woman could keep a secret, that his wilt who had been informed otf what was being planned, had not mention ed a word to him about it until they walked inside the gymnasium tonight and he wondered why everybody was there. He also mentioned with joy that his aged father was present for the occasion. His father, who has raised 11 children and sent them all through college, was almost bursting with pride as the people honored hie “boy” in such an appreciative man ner. Mr. Cannon said that when he came to the county 25 years ago, county agents were almost scorned and that his life was tough and hard. Now, for anyone who loves country people, the life of a county agent is pleasant and the work a happy ex perience. "I’d rather have this hon or tonight than any honor that could come to the President of the United States.” With your help he said, “we will continue to go forward.” Chairman Tinsley then presented Mr. Cannon with a lovely gold wrist watch, the gift of many persons throughout Ufa county. Represent!*— fro— the Clemson Enteiuton Service also spoke is praise o# Mr. Can*—i. . ^ January Arrests In City 114 Financial Report City Recreation Commission Given The financial report of the C!ia» ton Recreation Commission for the year 1950 has recently been submit* ted to City Council by Carlisle Neely., sec reUry-treasurer The athletic activities of the C«n- mlsston are financed with revenue from the city’s parking meteri The financial statement — submitted fol lows. Cash in bank January 1, 1950. $4.*. 6M T6 Receipts Town of Clinton., parking meters. $3^9543 Disburse ments baseball program. $3,142 45. fooiball program. $1.238 54. teen-age- canteen. $76 06. Boy Scout program. $66 00; Clerical and office supplies. $38 00 Cash in bank December 21. 1960, $3,909 18 Members of the commission are eppotnted by r«y ceunrtl M conustr at J C Cannon, ebalianan. J. H Sparks, vice-chairman. Carlisle Neely, seer-ary-treasurer; Walter A Johnson. A. J. Merchant. Jr. Lewis, Pitts. Ruaaeil Cooper. tlcularly to work with livestock Mr. Boozer wac reared on a farm near Chappell He graduated from Clemson college in February 1948 and prior to coming to the Clinton schools taught vocational agriculture in the Prosperity high school. He served for 32 months in the Air Corps as an airplane engineer and gunner. Mr. Boozer is succeeded at the lo cal high school by George A. Wolfe of Inman, a mid-term graduate in vocational agriculture from Clem- ron college. Congo Missionary To Speak Sunday At Bailey Memorial Church Sunday, February 11, the Rev. W. R. Stauffacher, a missionary working in the Belgian Congo, heart of Afri ca, and supported by the Southern Methodist denomina<tion of this state, will be the guest speaker at Bailey Memorial Southern Methodist church.. An all young people’s choir will be heard, and a choral number will be rendered as a special feature before the address. Miss Marie Weir will give l vocal solo as an offertory, and will preside at the piano. The service will be broadcast over radio station WU3G. The pastor, Rev. John H. Holland, extends to all a cordial welcome to attend this special service. the has been | _ Byrnes as day evenings at 730—“A Glance at c member of the Laurens County the Lutheran Church"; Holy Weekiao^ of Eduction The board has evenings (March 19-34) at < 3(V been urged by the County Council "The Croes and The Lord’s Pray-j 0 f Farm Women several weeks to er." The series will end with the cel- appoint Mrs. Tinsley to fill a vacancy, rbration of the Lord’s Supper on Mrs. Tinsley U a graduate of Aahe- Easter morning, the sermon topic v jjj € Normal and taught for several being. ’’Christ Shows the Way to year* in the rural schools' of the Eternal Victory." j county. She has been an active The pastor calls special attention worker and leader in the Farm Wom- Co the Wednesday evening series. ^ organizations of the county, when the teachings and practices of ^ the Lutheran church will be present- \a/_ i j c ed through lecture-sermons A cor- Wor,<1 “royer berVlCC dial invitation is extended the pub- Friday AftemOOd At lie to attend any and all of these B { r. . w . services. ., _ , BfOOd Street Methodist — ■ — 1 The World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. at Broad Street Methodist church to which men and women of all denominations are invited. “The Lord’s Prayer” by Malotte, and ar-* ranged by Carl Deis, will be render ed as a five part chorus with the so prano solo part being sung by Mrs. Edgar Sadler. Mrs. James Pitts, choir dlector, will have charge of the mus ical program. On this day over ninety countries throughout the world will observe the Day of Prayer with special pray ers for world peace. Committees from all churches are planning for this special service. BEAD THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS REGULARLY EACH WEEK It will poy you. It’s thrifty to shop first la thfa then fa the atacaa change and new fa received and displayed. READ THE ADS County To Get Rural Roads Fund Laurens county will receive $94,- 800 for farm-to-market roads under the $4,000,000 bond issue sold by the State Highway Department for that purpose all over the state. It has not been announced yet what work is to be done for the money. The county has 1,130.77 miles of rural roads, according to the report from Columbia. Similar distributions are made to the other counties in this area. The money each county receives is worked out with a formula based on area, population in 1940 and miles of rural roads. Four Thousond Bale Drop In Cotton Ginned The census cotton ginning report for Lauren* county shows 11,165 bales of cotton ginned from last year’s crop prior to January 16, as compared with 15,084 bales from the 1940 crop. A Proclamation For World Day of Prayer Whereei. it is the coeviction of the United Council of Church W jmer that the many problems confrmung 114 arrests made Fines collected us today can be solved only with the during the month amounted to $J.- help of Almaty God; and Whereas, thfa council has designs! ed Friday, FArunry 9, 1961, as The report of the city police de partment for January. 1961. showed 760.73. In addition to the arrest docket. 34 were issuod tickets for violating 1 World Day at Prayer. when all parking lawa, wflh fines of $17 66 churches join together in advancing the international cause of peace on NEW SUBSCRIBERS HONOR ROLL FULTON WAS SNOWBOUND Dr. C. Darby Fulton, of Nashville, Term., scheduled to preach Sunday morning at the First Predbyterian church was forced to cancel his en gagement Saturday due to heavy snows aild travel dif/icuWat. He was to spgak also in the evening at Thorn well Memorial church. List your subscription today to THE CHRONICLE and get the news of the oommunity. Welcome and thanks to those on our Honor Roll this week: MRS. OGRRJ'E BALLARD, Lydia. MRS. HARRY POSTER, MRS. T. J. TAYLOR, Clinton. PVT. GEORGE T. WORD, Holyoke, Mass. CPL. WILLIE B. QUINTON. Care P. M., New York. MRS. O. M. ARMSTRONG, Greenville, Miss. JOHN B. COOLEY, Mountville. H. H. Adams, Joanna. PVT. HAROLD AUSTIN. Ft. Jackson As is always reported by the de U* gr«S« number o! *^ n ‘ “ •>* Jar,., wrr* tor dnm*.nn«,. tor ,0 !!" ■rf r-t' ttOt agroaM u,: which turn of MMM wot* coltoot-1 . T ''7 od. and 131 days .entonrod in ro •'*« *”"> CUnion. dc cordef, court For dnvtn* ur.d*r the r * ru,r7 * .ntluence of .ntoawams 11 arrest.: 0,7 ^ J^rer m were made and tmes ot NBi 00 edi- ^*"»-, *** "* c,tt “ n3 ’» . . , serve the day with services ana , 1 prayer, asking that God give us light O.h^r offenses were fifhtinf, 5, to guide us, courage to support us buying and receiving stolen goods. an( i fave to reunite us. 2; carrying concealed weapons, 1; violating iquor law. 5; disorderly conduct, 8; speeding and reckless driving, 4; operating • auto without license. 4; petty larceny, 6; all other offenses. 1. Franzen, Davis Receive Trophies Senior Class To Present Three-Act Comedy The senior class of Clinton h.g: i school will present a three-act com edy. “A Date With Judy,” Tuesday. t February 15, in the high school audi torium. The play is based in the radio pro- Block letters, trophies and gold and gram by the same name, silver footballs were given to the, j 0 h n Morns will direct the members of the 1950 Red Devil foot-, play and proceeds will be used to ball team in a program held in the ^ help meet the expenses of the senio- high school auditorium Friday, Feb c i a ss trip to Washington in April. 2, with Coach Witonot Shealy making | the ore«entations. In l • t Robert Franzen received the best, PreSOyteriOnS To defensive trophy presented by Joe A DDmve Blldaet McDaniel, and Johhny Davis receiv- M PP roye DUOger ed the most valuable trophy, also _ „ . ~ ^ ^ presented by Mr. McDaniel. I Following the morning worship Members of the senior class receiv- ^our at the First Pre-Ayterian churcli ing gold footballs were: Marvin Man-,® 0 f congregational ley, Dan Yarborough, Alfred John son, Gene Wilkes, Charles Johnson, John Davis, and Robert Franzen. Underclassmen receiving their! Block “C’ ’for the first time were! given silver footballs. Receiving these 1 awards were: Billy Snelgrove, Alvin Hampton, Tommy Sease, Hayme Murdock, L. R. Campbell, Hugh Eich- j elberger, Boyce Wilson, Jimmy Kir by, Bobby Cason, Lynn Cooper, Sam Owens, James McElhannon, Richard! Jacks and Glenn McGee. Guy! Smith, manager, also received a block letter. meeting will be held to approve the budget fer the new year beginning April first. WTSOR IN HOSPITAL Ool. R. E Wysor, Jr, is « patient at the Blalock clinic. His friends will be gfad to know his condition is reported as Improving FOOD... Is An Important" Item With Housewives You will find helpful Gro cery and Market News in THE CHRONICLE every week from leading food store* in the city. Read the advertisement* reg ularly — they tell yeu about changing prices eaeb weak and where you can supply yout needs and buy to advmntz^e.