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1 . / <» Pape Two * THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 6, 1951 FIRST PRIZE FLOAT IN SANTA PARADE HERE This beauittuY floaT riftered in the Christinas parad ? here last Thursday afternoon by the Bush River school von first place prize of $25 in the float contest. Its theme emphasized the “Spirit of Christmas.” MARTIN EXPLAINS PURPOSE OF SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION TO PTA GROUP HERE —— * ' —nil — Official of State Finance Commission Tells of Provisions of New State Law. thorities. As an example of this trend he cited the disopsal of school property which cannot be done by local boards of trustees without the 1 approval of the county authority. The new law authorizes county boards to consolidate, either whole or in part, in order to achieve both ! economy and efficiency of opera tion. Dr. C. J. Martin, consultant to the state educational finance com- mision for county school surveys, addressed the Florida Street School PTA Tuesday night on the objec tives of the school district consoli dation which is being carried on throughout the counties in the state in conformity to drastic legislation passed by the recent general as sembly. He discussed in detail the main provisions of the new law as it affects individual communities. These he said are three in number: In the first place the state will take over from the indivdual dis tricts the school transportation sys tem and the state will in the fu ture own, operate and finance the buses used in the transportation of puipils. Not only would tWs move benefit every child, and every citi zen, through greater economy of operation, and uniformity of ser vice, but it would also facilitate the equalization of facilities as between the two races by making it possible to provide transportation in dis tricts which have not hitherto pos sessed the means to maintain such transportation due to their limited resources. The second main provision of the law was the establishment of State Aid Building Funds for provision of plant and equipment. In the past the construction and mainte nance of school property has been the re^ionsibility of the local unit and many small districts "have found the financial burden of pro viding adequate and equal facilities well beyond their firtancial resourc es. Under the new law the state is authorized to float a 75 million dollar bond issue against which lo cal districts will be authorized to borrow funds for capital improve ments on the basis of $15.00 per child in average daily attendance calculated over a period of 20 years. The sales tax proceeds will be used to retire these bonds. The third provision of import ance is that dealing with the re organization and consolidation of school districts. Dr. Martin pointed out that prior to the consolidation measures which are being put into effect there w'ere more school dis tricts in the state fo South Carolina than in all the other Southeastern states combined. The continued maintenance of this system, he said, was based on the feeling that the local schools should remain close to the people and that local people should be in charge. How ever, in the course of time, the natural weakness of “'local self con trol which gradually passed into the hands of county or state au- A Qietw mOAMKi OKedtrte Box Office Opens 2:45 Saturday 12:45 Shows Run Continuous Thursday and Friday, Dec. 6-7 MEDttlC MARTHA MARCH SCOTT The Conitry Preacher Who Had One Foot la Heavea... And Whose Heart Was Down To Earth! ONEvoer IN HEAVEN' ONE OF THE FINEST PICTURES OF ALL TIME Brought Back To Give A Real Big Lift To People Everywhere Saturday, December 8 (One Day) A v ■ * v • ^ " ,*4 'Jut WARNER BROS' MM'CREA -VIRGINIA MAYO® Monday-and Tuesday, Dec. 10-11 WARNER BROS.mmsnt ' — ' WRW• fllKKlN MTW • ttMAMA19 MSIMI cat m-m VMM GIBSON-Pi HAM _ * * ^ W • lOCIUf NOWWN Ifloail MM • MNDOIPH scon • dWIE WYMAN • MICE WYMORE &H«HR‘UIUW ROY DEL RUTH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 (One Day) SEALED CARGO (Sea Adventure) V Uh Dana Andrews ,Claude Rains, and Carla Balenda Dr. Martin stressed the fact that there is nothing against the small, one-teacher school as such, and quoted an example of a school dis trict in Westchester County, New York, consisting of six families, with an assessed value of $2,000,000. The one-teacher school, catered to 19 children, in kindergarten through the 4th grades; in addition to the class rooms the building contained a cafeteria and play room; the teacher’s salary was $5,- 000 a year, and the average cost per child was $1,000 a year. “In South Carolina,” said Dr. Martin, "‘we do not have that kind of mon ey, and for the sake of efficiency and economy of operation it is nec- cessary to create larger units in or der to get together the necessary personnel and equipment.” Quoting Governor Byrnes’ statement that the Educational program must be adopted because it is both right and necessary-, he added a third reason of his own—“the only real justi fication for reorganization, he said, is that it will benefit every indi vidual boy and girl. The ultimate purpose of the School Boards is precisely to bring together the peo ple and the facilities to provide a program that will benefit the boys and girls of our day.” Generally speaking, said Dr Martin, the principle of consolida tion has been well accepted through the state, though fears had been expressed in some quarters that the establishment of uniform standards might result in a lowering of stand- the program will have failed, and ards. If this occurs, he said, then we must be prepared to insist on the maintenance of our existing best standards and the raising of other schools to meet these stand ards. Other possible difficulties, such as the difference in the teach er load in a small school and a large city school would eventual ly be overcome by the exercise of competent supervision over teach ers’ activities and qualifications. The starting point for the actual consolidation of schools would be the survey, provision for which is made in the new law. In answer to a question. Dr. Martin explained tha tthe survey team would require to take into account, the distri bution of population, the birth rate trends, the probable trends of pop ulation in the future (where new industrial or residential centers would be likely to spring up), the location of every school age child in white elementary, colored ele mentary, white high schools and colored high schools, existing buildings and their condition and equipment. With this information it would be possible to draw up a plan for the best distribution of schools for the future and an esti- Mrs. Lula Davidson Claimed By Death, Funeral Rites Today Mrs. Lula Tribble Finney Da vidson. 65, widow of the late Wil- ! liam H. Davidson, died early yes terday morning at her home on Musgrove street after several years of declining health. The funeral services will be con ducted this afternoon (Thursday) at 3 o’clock from the home by the Rev. E K. Garrison and Dr. W. R. Turner. Interment will follow here in Rosemont cemetery. Pallbearers will be: John W. Finney, Jr., Mack Finney, Charles Johnson, Alfred Johnson, William Blackwell and Henry B. Cook. Mrs. Davidson was a native of this city where her'entire life was spent. She was a daughter of the late William M. and Nannie Tribble Finney, one of the highly regarded pioneer families of this community. She was a member of Broad Street Methodist church. Mrs. Davidson possessed many friends who held her in high regard due to her many admirable traits of character and sterling qualities. The announcement of her passing will be one of regret to all who knew and loved her. Survivors include a son, L. H. Davidson of this city, a daughter, Mrs. F. M. Boland, Jr., of this city; a brother, John W. Finney, Sr., of this city; four sisters, Mrs. R. J. McCrary and Mrs. Hubert Johnson of this city; Mrs. Neil Turner of 1 Elberton, Ga., and Mrs. M. E. Hern don of Tallahassee, Fla., and three granchildren. mate of the cost of such a program could be made; a comparison -of this cost with the amount obtainable, under the program, from the state would determine to what extent local taxation would be necessary in order to secure the best educa tional facilities for the children. If the program required more than would be available from the s(ate a decision would have to be made as to whether local taxation should supplement the state’s contribution, or whether we should “cut our gar ment according to our state cloth,” with our children foregoipg some of the benefits they would other wise receive; WITH BALDWIN MOTOR Bennie Williamson and William Minick have accented positions with Baldwin Motor company of this city in the used car sales and parts and service departments and have entered upon their work. Birth Announcements grube Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Grube an nounce the birth of a son, Robert Joseph, Jr., on December 2 at Hays hospital. Mrs. Grube was before marriage Miss Faye Pitts, daugh ter of Mrs. W. Roy Pitts, and the late Mr. Pitts. HILL Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill an nounce the birth of a son, Michael Edwin, on November 27 at Hays hospital. Mrs. Hill was before marriage Miss Frances Senn. WRIGHT Mr. and Mrs. Milford Wright an nounce the birth of a daughter, Rachel Eskew, on November 27 at Hays hospital.. Mrs. Wright is the former Miss Lizzie Mae Sircey. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE “The Paper Everybody Reads” INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA CORN HUSKING Com was high among the food products of the early settlers of South Carolina, and around com was built up a great^ieal of the fanning, and social life of these fanners. After the crop was gathered, husking bees were held. The men would compete with each other to see who could shuck the most com. Refresh ments were served and fiddlers furnished the music for a bam dance. For prompt and courteous service come to our bank for your Bank Money Orders. 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