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/ 1 Thursday, March 8, 1951 — THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Page Seven Auditor To Moke County Tour To Take Tax Returns iMiss Jennie V. Culbertson, county auditor, has announced her itinerary for this month for the purpose of taking tax returns for 19&1. Due to jP^ess she was not able to make the county tour earlier in the year, she -said. The auditor's appointments in this section follow: (Mar 7—Clinton (Mills, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 8—(Lydia.Mills 9 ajn. to 8 * p.m. March 9—Mountville 10 a.m to 12 4 'noon; Cross Hill 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 14-15—Joanna 9 a.m to 6 p.m. March 23—Clinton city 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m. Miss Culberson’s itinerary will cover all sections of the county. n 1 Leonno Young Rotes Highest In Piano Contest Leanna Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Young received the highest rating of any contestant in the piano solo contest of junior high students competing in the Western district musical festival held at Lan der college this week. Counties com- irising the western district are: .liken, Anderson, Abbeville, Edge- field, Greenville, Laurens, McCorm- icli, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Sa luda, and Spartanburg. Leanna, a piano pupil of Mrs. James Pitts, received an A-plus rating. < Moj. Adair Promoted To Lieutenant-Colonel * . The U. S. Air Force recently an nounced the promotion of Major Archie S. Adair of this city, to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is stationed on Kindley Air Force Base in Bermuda. Col. Adair is a son of Mrs. H. D. Rantin. Presbyterians To Hear Brazil Missionary The Rev. D. L. Williamson will be the guest minister Sunday morn ing at the First Presbyterian church and will speak on his missionary work in Brazil. Mr. Williamson is now oh a year’s furlough and he and * • his family are residing here. Hervey L. Blakely Passes In Columbia, Last Rites Here Funeral services for Hervey L. Blakely, 74, who died last Wednes day night In a Columbia hospital, were held here Friday afternoon from Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. E. K. Garrison in change. In terment followed in Rosemont ceme tery. Pallbearers were Ansel B. Godfrey, C. 0. Chishalm, Bennie B. Blakely, David Blakely, Downs Monroe and Lee Blakely. Mr. Blakely was a native of this county where he spent his entire life and had been in declining health the past several years. He was a son of the late David and Susan^Martin Blakelyr>He was a member of the Methodist church. I The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Brown Blakely; two sons and two daughters, Earle R. and Floyd M. Blakely of the coun ty; Mrs. R. C. Cassad of Asheville, N. C., and Mrs. H. L. Page of Laurens; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Hamilton Swanson of New York; one brother, Edgar L. Blakely and one sister, Miss Mattie Blakely, both of this city, besides several nieces and nephews. ’ * James R. Brown Passes In Columbia James R. Brown, 35. died at an early hour Sunday morning at a Co lumbia hospital after several years of declining health. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Gray Funeral Home. The Rev. J. H. Darr, pastor of the First Baptist church, had charge of the services, assisted by the Rev. Mason Poole. Interment followed in Rosemont cemetfery. Pallbearers were Charlton Benja min, Jr., Manning Chapman, Homer Jones, Earl Blakely, Floyd Blakely ► l nd Floyd Poole. Mr. Brown was a son of William R. Brown of the Long Branch com munity, and the late Annie Lou Du vall. He was a member of the First Baptist church "here and a veteran of World War 11. . He is survived by his father and step-mother, Mrs. Annie Bell Poole Brown. c Homes Being Solicited This Week for Red Cross Homes of the community are being solicited this week in the campaign for Red Cross funds now under way, stated John B. Jordan, chairman of the Clinton-Joanna chapter. / The special gifts drive started Fri day and is still in progress, Jordan said, and he requested that reports be made to him as funds are collect ed. Chairmen in the various wards of the city and nearby communities ar§ urgently requested to keep their workers on the job until every indi vidual in the community has been solicited. Progress to date has been rather slow, Jordan said. A huge thermometer has been set up on the square and as reports come in the red line rises, and Jordan re quested that every division chairman and worker put forth the utmost ef fort to see that the “mercury” goes to the top of the thermometer. The quota for this area is $3,500, but it is hoped that this amount will be exceeded. Individuals who have not been so licited in the drive are requested to call Mr. Jordan or mail the coupon below. The need for funds for the Red Cross has been intensified — even made imperative—by the war in Ko rea. which is demanding and receiv ing Red Cross assistance. This is in addition to the normal disaster and relief activities of the organization— and it is hoped that the Clinton- Joanna area will contribute its usual good part in the campaign. CLINTON-JOANNA RED CROSS CHAPTER. BOX 89, CLINTON, S. C. Enclosed Is $ Campaign Fund. Name. Address. as my contribution to the 1951 Red Cross (If you have not been solicited, please fill out this blank and mail your contribution. AUDITOR’S NOTICE Itinerary for 1951 Due to illness, the auditor was not able to start the regular itenary 03 e fv>r fhe U conveniece of taxpayers, returns may be made at the follow ing places throughout the county on the dates listed below: 8 Lydia Mills—Thursday, March 8—9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Mountville—Friday, March 9—10 A. M. to 12 Noon. Cross Hill—Friday, March 9—2 P. M. to 5 P. M. • O’Dell’s Store—Monday, March 12—9 A. M. to 10:30 A. M. Princeton—Monday, March 12—11 A. M. to 12 Noon. Taylor’s Store—Monday, March 12—2 P-^ Clifton Balentine—Monday, March 12—4 P. M. to 6 P. M. John L. Hill—Monday, March 12—4 P. M. to 6 P. M. Hickory Tavem-rTuesday, March 13—10 A. Mto l 2 Noon. C. G. Hipps & E. H. Reeves—Tuesday, March 13—1 P. M. to 2.30 P. M. Z. C. Vaughn—Tuesday, March 13—2:30 P. M. to 3:30 P. M. W. H. Bolt’s—Tuesday, March 13—3:30 P. M. to 5 P. M. Joanna—^Wednesday, March 14—9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Joanna—Thursday, March 15—9 A. M. to 6 P. M Laurens Mill—Friday, March 16—9 A. M. to 6 P. M. haw Ft. Inn (Henry Woods Store)—Monday, March 19—10 A. M. to 11 A. M. Roberts Store—Monday, March 19—11 A. M. to 12 Noon. Stephens Store—Monday, March 19—1 P. M. to 1:30 P. M. J. B. Cook’s—Monday, March 19—1:30 P. M. to 2:30 P. M. Robert Harris—Monday, March 19—3 P. M. to 5 P. M. Owings—Tuesday, March 20—10 A. M. to 12 Noon. Gray Court—Tuesday, March 20—I P. M. to 5 P. M. J. R. Coker’s—Wednesday, March 21—1 P. M. to 2 P. M. Mt. Olive (Cooper’s Store)—Wednesday, March 21—2:30 P. M. to 3*30 P M Martin’s Store—Wednesday, March 21—3:30 P. M. to 5 P. M. Waterloo—Thursday, March 22—2 P. M. to 4 P M. Clinton City (City Hall)—Friday, March 23—9:30 A. M. to 5 P. M. This is not a land year, so real estate should not be returned this year except in cases of newly acquired property or where^new buildings nave been erected. All who have acquired real estate and built new houses are specially urged to make returns as this will greatly assist in keeping the record straight. All personal property, except household goods and furniture used in the home of the owner, which are not taxable, must be returned this year. If not convenient to make returns *t the auditors o .ce, property owners are requested to meet me at the above places. MISS JENNIE V. CULBERTSON COUNTY AUDITOR Note—Assessments have already been taken at Willards ~ - - “ - - " - - - #i Wi Training School, Lanfords, Ora, Store, fatts Mills and Clinton Mills. State First Presbyterian Church Observes Pledge Day Sunday was observed as “pledge day” at the First Presbyterian church with the congregation divided into divisions with majors and captains in charge. Following the morning service members were invited to report to classrooms in the church to make their pledges for the new year be ginning April 1. The budget was set at $29,124.00, divided $19,974.60 for lodal expenses, and $9,160 for be nevolent causes. GOLD THEATRE JOANNA, S. C. Morning Shows—10 A. M. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Matinee—3 P. M. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Night Shows—6:30 and 8:30 Every Night Admission 40c (33e pins 7c tax) Children under l2-9c Thur.-Fri. March 8-9 Fd Climb the Highest Mountain Susan Hayward and William Lundigan In Technicolor. Guaranteed Good Entertainment! Saturday March 10 Beyond The Purple Hills Gene Autry Mon.-Tues. March 12-13 Treasure Island In Technicolor Wednesday March 11 I, Jane Doe Also CASH NIGHT NEXT- Harvey Get TV Now THEY WILL SOON COST YOU MORE! With the Increased Taxes Soon To Go Into Effect, We Advise You To Buy Now. Philco - THREE G - Sparton berg-Carlson MAKES FOR YOUR SELECTION! TV GIVES YOU A FRONT SEAT AT THE COUNTRY’S BEST ENTERTAINMENT! § T. E. Jones & Sons E. Carolina Ave. FURNITURE Phone 131 A Financially Sound ~ 1 . ' " . is a Matter of Utmost Importance to the People of South Carolina That's Why Southern Bell Has Asked The South Carolina Public Service Commission To Reconsider Its Decision Disallowing The Rates That Have Been In Effect Since Last September The South Carolina Public Service Commission has denied this Company’s request for approval of the telephone rates put into effect last September. This action is a serious threat to this Company’s continued ability to supply the expanding tele phone service that is so essential to continued growth and progress in the State. Accordingly, Southern Bell has asked the Com mission to reconsider its decision. South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the Southeast. Many new industrial plants have come into the state since the last tear, and defense needs are . adding more. All this growth and economic progress requires adequate telephone service—in toum and on the farm, as well. Although we have built $42 million of new facilities and more than doubled the number of telephones in South Carolina in just 5 years, there is still a big job to do in meeting all the demands that have been made upon us already. And new demands keep coming at an unprece dented rate. The amount of new money Southern Bell has had to raise and put into new facilities in South Carolina during the past 5 years is greater than the total amount of our investment in the State at the end of 1945, after 67 years of operation. These millions of dollars did not come from the payments of South Carolina telephone users. They had to be secured from investors — people who were persuaded to invest their savings in the telephone business rather than in some other business. Many more millions of dollars will have to be attracted from investors to meet the state’s needs for telephone service. And adequate Company earnings is the principal requirement for persuad ing investors to provide this new money. We sincerely want to furnish all the telephone service the people of South Carolina want and need — and all the service the industrial growth and defense activities of the State require. But we will be seriously hampered if we are required to go back to charging 1948 rates for service ren dered at 1951 costs. We have enough faith in the fairness of the peo ple of South Carolina to believe that they are will ing to continue paying the September rates tn * order that this Company may be able to contribute its full part to their State’s growth and progress. Especially since those rates are up far less than the price of most things South Carolinians produce and buy—and up only a third as much as wages, and half as much as the cost of living. And throughout most of the State, the amount of service available at the local service rate has tripled in the last ten years. It is in the interest of all who have a stake in South Carolina’s progress that the Commission’s order be reconsidered in the light of these facts. Itfc s4li4t€% South Carolina Manager SOUTHERN BILL TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY v , \