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THE CHRONICLE Strives To Be A Clean Newspaper, Complete Newsy and Reliable If You Don't Read THE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the Newt Volume LI I Clinton, S. C, Thursday, May 17,1951 Number 21 HART WITH GROUP MAKING BRITISH TEXTILE TOUR Joanna Cotton Mills Official Joins Nine- Member Team to Study Manufacturing Abroad. J. B. Hart, treasurer of Joanna Cotton Mills, Joinna, left Sunday for New York to join a party scheduled to leave yesterday (Wed nesday) for a six weeks trip abroad. He expects to return home the last of June. The trip is made under an invi- J. B. HART tation from members of a British cotton team which visited this country two years ago to gather in formation. The nine-member team of which Mr. Hart is a member, will tour the United Kingdom to study British textile manufacturing methods un der the technical assistance pro gram of the Economic Cooperation Administration, it was announced Saturday. Mr. Hart’s team will be the first EGA group to return vis its of hundreds of industry spec ialists from Marshall Plan coun tries, sponsored by EGA. Other representatives of textile management besides Mr. Hart are Council C. Dawson, manager of Burlington Mills, Cramerton Di vision, in Greensboro, N. C., and Allen E. Gant, secretary of Glen Raven Cotton Mills and Silk Mills and president of Glen Raven Knit ting Mills at Burlington. N. C. Hugh D. Moseley of Winnsboro, vice-president of United Textile Workers of America (AFL), and John W. LeFavre, of New York City, engineer for Local 753, UT- WA will be labor representatives. Technicians will be Chandler Robbins, II, of Lewiston, Me., as sistant to the president for produc tion, Bates Manufacturing Com pany; Horace L. Pratt of West Co- lianbia, laboratory director for Mount Vernon - Woodbury Mills, Inc., and George H. Dunlap of Ral eigh, N. C., technical consultant for the School of Textiles, North Caro lina State College. The group of experts will dis cuss while in Britain mutual tex tile problems, examine and discuss recent textile developments and appraise progress made by the British as a result of their study trip over here. They will prepare a report of findings, observations and recommendations for general distribution to the industry both here and in England. Mr. Hart has held an executive position with the Joanna organi zation for a number of years. He was secretary of the company un til the tragic death of W. A. Moor head, vice-president and general manager on January 13, 1943, .when in the reorganization headed by Walter Regnery, as president, he was made treasurer. 9jHEALY IN HOSPITAL Friends of Wyman Shealy, Sr., will be interested to know he is a patient at the Blalock clinic. READ THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS • regularly EACH WEEK It will pay yaa. It’s thrifty la shop first In this tn the stares aa Mrs. Matiel Copeland Posses In Greenville, Native of This City Mrs. Matiel Parrot Copeland, 68, wife of James W. Copeland, of Greenville# died at her home Sat urday at noon following a sudden illness. The funeral services were con ducted by Dr. John McSween Sun day afternoon at a Greenville mor tuary, with interment following in the family plot in Woodlawn Mem orial Park. A number of family friends served as active and honorary pall bearers. Included in the honorary escort from here were Walter A. Johnson, J. D. Boland, Dr. R. W. Johnson and Dr. J. W. Davis. Mrs. Copeland was a daughter of the late Rev. James Barnie and Mary Matilda (Freeman) Parrot. She was bom and reared in this city where she had many girlhood friends and acquaintances who learned with regret of her passing. She was educated in the schools here and attended the Greenville Woman’s college. She was a mem ber of the First Presbyterian church. The Copeland family moved from Clinton to Spartanburg where they resided for a short time be fore they moved to Greenville in 1934. Her father, Mr. Parrot, was the beloved pastor ef the Baptist church here for a long number of years and was universally loved by all denominations. In 1904 an ef fort was made to move Presbyte rian college elsewhere in the state. The meeting of the board to decide the issue was held in Columbia on September 13, 1904, with Ben- nettsville, Yorkville, Sumter and Cheater competing for its removal from here to one of those com munities, but the board of trustees voted to let the institution remain in Clinton. A large delegation of local citizens went down for the meeting, with Mr. Parrot a s spokesman for the delegation. It was reported that his strong speech helped save the college in this com munity and it is recalled that upon his return he was lifted on the shoulders of enthusiastic residents and carried to the square where* there was general rejoicing over the victory. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Copeland is survived by two sons, James W. Copeland, Jr., of Lau rens, and James B. Copeland of Greenville; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Copeland Jacobs of Green ville, and Mrs. Lide C. Phillips of Spartanburg; a brother, Glenn Par rot of Georgia; a sister, Mrs. C. E. Fouche of this city and Newberry, and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Blue Hose Athletes To Hear Coach Butts At Banquet Here Wally Butts, athletic director and head football coach for the University of Georgia, will address Presbyterian college athletes at their annual Block P club banquet May 22. The banquet is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the college dining hall. Membership in the Block P club is composed of athletes who quali fied for varsity letters in the vari ous intercollegiate sports. Its cur rent president is Walter Gooch of Rock Hill. DEATH CLAIMS EELOVED PHYSICIAN 'APPRECIATION DAY’ FOR DR. DAVIS ATTENDED BY 200 FRIENDS AND RRATIVES Delightful Affair at Hotel Mary Musgrove Honors Physician With Informal Program. Tributes Heard. The “Dr. Davis Dinner” last I state in his profession. Knowing Thursday evening at Hotel Mary the quiet, modest, unassuming, re- Musgrove, attended by 200 repre sentative men and women of the city and community, was an enjoy able event to honor one who has been a beloved resident and physi cian of this city for his entire life. The banquet was sponsored by the local Kiwanis club with its president, B. C. Preslar, presiding. The invocation was offered by Dr. D. J. Woods, after which the group joined in singing ‘'Howdy do. Dr. Davis, Howdy do.” Presi dent Preslar welcomed the large assemblage after which J Hender son Pitts, chairman of the commit tee in charge, presided. Violin selections were given by Mrs. T. C. Henderson and musical numbers by Mrs. Ed Sadler, with Mrs. Harry McSween, accompanist. Four classmates of Dr. Davis of the class of 1895 were present and seated at the head of the table His tiring gentleman that he is, the oc casion was arranged without any horn blowing or publicity as the club knew he would have it be, Kiwanians and their wives were provided* tickets with a limited supply available to other friends m. the city and community of ftie honor guest. The sell out tonight of the entire 200 seating capacity of this lovely bnaquet hall is just another evidence of the esteem and admiration in which he is held. Dr. Davis was born in this com munity on April 25, 1870, a son of Robert Creswell Davis and Eliza Dorroh Davis, one of the beloved pioneer families of this section of the county. He graduated from Presbyterian college (then Clinton college) in 1890 and the following year taught school at Moffattsvdle near Iva in Anderson county. He then entered the Medical College fifth living classmate, Dr. M. S. jof the State of South Carolina m Kirk of Hagood, who was unable | Charleston from which he grodu- to attend because of his health, ated in 1895. He served one year sent regrets and best wishes to the as interne at Charleston city has- honor guest. | pital (now Roper hospital*. In Dr. James A. Hayne of Colum- j® 10 did post-graduate work it bia, member of the class, spoke of th « New York Polyclinic School his college association with Di. Da-jf^ Hosp^and similar work m vis and reminisced on old days in the practice of medicine. Dr. Rob ert W. Gibbs of Columbia, spoke < 1926 at the Medical department of DR. 1. LEE YOUNG. RETIRED PHYSICIAN SUCCUMBS TO H0SPITA1IUNESS HERE Largely Attended Funeral Services Held Tuesday. Liflong and Highly Regarded Citizen of Community. It reoeivea READ THE ADS NEW SUBSCRIBERS HONOR ROLL THE CHRONICLE is a newspa per you will enjoy reading as well as all members of your family. It keeps you informed about people and happenings in which you are interested. We invite new sub scriptions anywhere. List yours today. Welcome and thanks to those on our Honor Roll this week: MARY LOU ROCHESTER, MRS. J. E. HARRISON, MRS. ELLEN COXWELL, ED NORTON, MRS. GROVER SANDERS, MISS PATSY BRASWELL, MRS. MELVIN HUEY, MRS. MARY LANFORD. C. L. LARK, MISS ROBERTA CHANEY, MRS. W. L. LANCASTER, MISS BILLIE DEE HOOPER, MRS. R. P. HARRIS, MRS. E. C. MOODY, MRS. PAUL FOSTER, MRS. JACK WILSON, Clinton. REV. NEWELL C. BUSH, Lydia. MRS. RUBY SIMMONS, Cross Anchor. F. M. BISHOP, Laurens. MRS. VERLYN DAVENPORT, Joanna. MRS. ELAND HARRIS, Fayetteville, N. C. MRS. J. R. BOYD, 4 Atlanta, Ga. T-SGT. MARION R. FRANKLIN, Albuquerque, N. Mex. lowing in the footsteps of his father, and always manifested an interest and loyalty in the work of his church, and stood uncompromisingly for good dtlaenship. He was a mem ber of the Kiwanis club where he was highly regarded by his fellow members. A modest, unassuming gentleman, quiet and gracious in manner, there were many who high ly prized his friendship. Those who knew Dr. Young as citizen, physician and churchman, always found in him a rare combination of lofty character, a man of broad sympathies and spir it, a Christian gentleman by example and precept. Dr. Young is survived by his wi dow, Mrs. Annie Lou Abell Young; one son, James Leland Young; and two sisters, Mrs. Alex O’Daniel and Miss Essie Young of this city; and four grandchildren, Maudalene Sul livan Young, Leanna Abell Young, James Leland Young, Jr., and Sophie Sullivan Young, all of this city. Dr. James Lee Young, 70, lifelong citizen and retired physician, died early Monday morning at Hays hos pital after a week’s critical illness, preceded by several years of declin ing health. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the First Presbyterian church of which he was a lifelong and devoted member. The services were conducted by his pas tor, Dr. W. R. Turner, assisted by Dr. D. J. Woods, a former pastor of the church. Interment followed in the family burial plot in the Presbyterian cemetery. The services were largely attended by many who knew and loved him, with many beautiful flowers banked upon his grave as at testation of the high esteem in which he was held in his native home. Many out of town friends and rela tives were also here for the last rites. Active pallbearers were Dr. John O'Daniel, Dr. George OtDaniel, Dr. James O'Daniel, Edward Abell, Josh Abell, James Milam, John Holland Hunter, Jr., and A. I. Mason. With the exception of the latter two, all; nephews of the deceased. The honor-1 ary escort consisted of the elders of, the First Presbyterian church. Dr. Young was born in this com munity July 18,1880, a son of the late Dr. John Wesley Young and Rachael Holland Young. He received his edu cation in the local schools and at Clemson college and Presbyterian college, and was graduated in medi cine from the Maryland Medical col lege of Baltimore, Md. He practiced his profession here for 43 years, from 1902 until 1945 .when he retired. For a long number of years he was asso ciated with his father until the lat ter’s death in May 1927. Until his re tirement he was physician for the Thornwell orphanage family for many years, succeeding his father. Dr. Young was a highly esteemed physician who was known affection ately by his patients and was always ready to give himself in service for others. He was an honored elder of I ^ _ the First Presbyterian church, fol- UpCOS JUflG IZ the University of Pennsylvania. He served a short time in World of his affection for Dr. Davis and Y!**. ^ at c 'ik e i p said that doctors of half a century 1 4 T K raln ‘ n « Port °* le - ago had nothing like the training of tflor P f> ’ ( - ,a * in 1J18 present day doctors but worked out Following his graduation in their own problems and mixed love medicine Dr. Davis returned to the for their fellowmen along with little Clinton viilage which he medical skill. Dr. George L. Dick- dearly loved, and since then for 55 son of Manning, a practicing phy-'y^ar* h* has given his life in un- sician for 53 years, and also r lass-j *«lf»sh service to his patients For mate, was introduced to the audi- many years he was associated with ence. Dr. Jenkins M. Pope of Ed- the late Dr. Job J. Boozer (grund isto Island, also a classmate, ex- father of Mr. Hams). Their warm pressed his pleasure in being pres ent and the high regard he has held through the years for the Clinton physician and classmate. Dr. W. L. (Buck) Pressley of Due West, former “Family Doctor of; the Year,” as designated by the American Medical Association in 1949, paid tribute to Dr. Davis as a general practitioner, stating that “no medical care can be rendered friendship and professional rala tionship continued until the latter was forced to give up practice be cause of advancing years, follow ed later by his death in 1908 Continuing, the speaker said, “Dr. Davis has a secure place in the hearts of the people. Hia un selfish devotion to others and hn warm human sympathies have brought to him through all these without love and sympathy.” He ;!<>“« y*®« of service to humanity also paid tribute to him as a citi-1 Ole affectionate regard of all who zen and churchman. know him. A good physician, and Dr. Davis was presented with a J) 1 * "'•oy qualities as a rnan television set as a gift of Kiwan- ^ ave en w dear * d to thousand* ,n tans and other friends in the city. 1 ** 1 * room, hip wUltngness t*> During the evening it was also an- . sacrifice himself in the service of Closing Program For Clinton High Commencement e x er c i s e s at Clinton high school have been an nounced to begin Friday, May 25. On the night of the 25th class night exercises will be held in the auditorium at 8 o’clock. On Sunday evening, May 27, the annual baccalaureate sermon will be delivered in the auditorium by the Rev. J. H. Darr, pastor of the First Baptist church. ■* Graduating exercises will be held on the evening of May 28. John Davis, president of the senior class, will make the address. Linda Lou Smith will be the valedicto rian, and Ruby Jo Darr, the salu- tatorian. ■i. ■ i-. .i.i "i -i — i—— .I— -■ College Summer School nounced that the Kiwanis club had 1 oth *. rs ’ h J ls .w Sympathy ,« f ? r bestowed upon him an h moi ary needy and tho8e affliction, h is membership for life. Dr. Davis. I readine f t0 n t311 ^ with characteritic modesty, had| upo "’ day or night, regardless of nothing to say other than extend i " ,eat | 1 * r °r P a l lent s ability to pay. thanks and appreciation to those, are t 4 00 , w t“ known in this com- who. after the meeting, congratu- ™ umty ^ here ’ T ™ ly ' lated him upon the event and his' 11 f*? ^ said * 55 years of service in the commun- ? ot hls . ^ it for others and the jjood he might Invitations had been extended to d0, P rlva J e and P ro * nieces and nephews of Dr Davis to : f essiona l 1,f ^ In 4 a ^ “ y be present, and his brother. Rob- £ e lS K1 an , ardent, but beautifully ert W. Davis of Greenville, and hum *! le lover of the Mrs. Davis. They were all intro- cian ’ duced during the evening and mes-j In closing Mr. Harris said that sages of regret announced from, General Robert E. Lee was once several members of ir.e family who I asked by a friend, "General, what were unable to be present. Other * s the highest tribute that can be members of the Davis family at- P a *d an individual?" The General tending were Mr. and Mrs. J No- j replied, 'To refer to one as a Chna- College Students To Have Picnic Today At Camp FeNowship In its final get-together of the year, the Presbyterian college stu- Presbyterian college’s 1951 sum mer session will begin on June 12, according to Dr. George C. Bellin- grath, academic dean. The session will run for nine weeks, ending August 11. The college doors will swing _ open again on June 12, after an dent body will picnic at’ Camp eight-day rest for college officials. Fellowship on Lake Greenwood Second semester closes on June 4 this afternoon and evening. ) wi V* the 1951 commencement ex- The agenda of events calls for ercises. swimming, boating, competitive sports, a picnic, vesper services, fraternity skits, and a bonfire with a songfest. Every year the students pile into all the campus vehicles and jour Lydia Club To Present Black Face Comedy Show The Lydia Men’s club will sponsor ney to Camp Fellowship for the an d present a “black face” comedy year’s final get-together. The event Saturday night. May 19, at 7:30 at is sponsored by the Student Chris tian association. Activities get underway at 2:30 Scouts for their camp fund. Tickets p.m., with the college suspending are being sold by members of the afternoon classes for the day. They club and will also be sold at the door wind up at 10 pjn. with fraternity Saturday night. Admission: adults skits and a songfest 50c, children 15c. the Providence school. Proceeds will go to the local Bor land Parker of Warenville (Lidie Davis, niece). Mr. and Mrs^ Robert C. Davis of Atlanta. (nephew). Mrs. Emily Davis Jones, Macon, Ga., (niece). Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. tian gentleman is the highest com pliment that can be paid a man.” “Such a man,” the speaker said, “is Dr. Davit^— James F. Davis, of Lilhr.gton, Dickson, Manning (ZelinK Davis, 1 N. C, nephew of Dr. Davis, spok*. niece). Miss Zelime Griffin Dick- feelingly at the close of the pro- son, Mannnig, (great-niece). Mr gram in appreciation for the Davis and Mrs. Jas. R. Barbour Jr, (Bev-> family. eriey Davis, niece) James F.| H e said. "I wish to thank the Davis, Lillington, N. C (nephew). Kiwanis club for the invitation you have extended to me personally to be present for this occasion On behalf of my brothers and sisters and cousins whom you have also invited. I wish to thank you for the honor that you have bestowed upon our uncle. Words cannot ex press the joy that I have that you have done this. I sat here and lis tened to Wilson Harris place him along with General Douglas Mac- Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Garrison, Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Davis, Laurens, cousins. W. W. Harris, charter member of the Kiwanis club, paid tribute to Dr. Davis and told several inci dents reflecting the kind of man he is. In his opening remarks he said, ‘General Douglas MacArhtur, whose name is on the lips of mil lions of people, recently made a statement while testifying before! Arthur m"the Tight‘ofThe' old son* Congress that touched the heart of that has been so popular for the the American public. Said the dis-. past few weeks: “Old Soldiers Unguished five-star General: “Old, Never Die.” Ever since I received ^ j 11 * 1 ? Ne » er ™ Die ’ Just my invitation, I have carried an Fade Away. To paraphrase that other song in my mind—T Love somewhat, we have met here this the Dear Hearts and Gentle Peo evening to pay a deserved tribute pi* that Live and Love in My to Dr. Jas W. Davis, who has lived Home Town.” I believe that the m our midst for 81 years, a man hearts are dearer and people of we all hold in high esteem and af-| Clinton are gentler because for fection that will never grow dim or years you have had a living ex fade away, a man whose memory ample: “He that would be great this community will always revere, among you. let him be servant of and I am sure this large represen-, all.” This doctor has served us all. tative group of Clinton friends, and I say to you: Dr. Davis will men and women is happy to join i never die; he will live on and on m extending sincere greetings and m our hearts and memories and in wish for him many more years of the memories of our children good health, happiness and useful-, Again let me thank you personally ne r?‘ • v j and on behalf of my brothers and Continuing hesaid^recenUy the sisters and cousins, let me thank Kiwanis dub proposed that a din- your club for what you have done ner be given to honor Dr. Davis, today in honoring him.” dean of physicians in Laurens The meeting adjourned county, and one of the oldest in the singing of Aui f qAg Syne. with the