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9 m i v Paf?e Two THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 13, 1951 ~ ■- ■ -■-■■V i $4.1 Million Spent For School Buses In South Carolina Columbia, Dec. 11.—The State Ed ucational iFinance commission has purchased $4,100,161 worth of school buses in implementing the new school transportation program, it •was revealed today. In a report to the commission, Di-* , rector E. R. Crow said 22 counties have completed reorganization of • their districts in compliance with commission standards and that vir tually all other counties have made reorganization plans. CroVv said nine counties which previously had considered reorgan izing have now done so, reducing the number of districts in these counties from 183 to 19. The counties were Beaufort, Chester, Georgetown, Col leton, Marlboro, Lee, Pickens, Flor ence and •Spartanburg. Crow was authorized to send a representative to North Carolina, along with state sinking fund Direc tor Sam B. King, to study North Carolina’s plan ifor insuring school buses. Crow said the state now has 2,253 buses in operation and 848 new vehicles and 10 used ones are still to be delivered. " Alleged Shortage . In County Funds Being Studied Laurens.—Sen. Ralph Wilson of Laurens county said yesterday that steps are’being taken to clear up •‘any alleged shortage” of funds in County offices. He referred to the reported shortage of $2,663.59 in the Clerk of Court’s office shown in the audit of the fiscal year, which end ed Jufy 31, 1951. The missing funds ar^ insured by the Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York, and Senator Wilson said that a referee will be appointed with whom persons can file claims. Presently holding the office of Clerk* df Court is Walter Dunlap who was appointed in the latter part of July to fill the vacancy upon the resignation of V, R. Flem ming. The report of a shortage was turned over to the Grand Jury at the November term of criminal court but no action 'was taken. Walter Martin, foreman, said the jury had decided yiat the matter should be studied further before action was taken. Christmas Music By Presbyterian Choir Beautifully Rendered The Christmas cantata, ‘The Na tivity,” a traditional event at the First Presbyterian church, was most creditably presented Sunday evening at 7:30 before an overflow audience that filled the. auditorium and gallery. The rendition to usher in the Christmas season, was under the direction of Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, choir driector and organist. The rostrum, choir loft and mam auditorium were elaborately dec orated and effectively lighted. The decorations were provided by Mrs. B. O.,. Whitten, assisted by J. J- Cornwall. - , . The junior choir of the church also had a part on the program under the direction of Mrs. William Brooks Owens. The State Training School choir, under the direction of Joe Shay, al- , . of the house members from Green so had a part on the closing nur ^ wpcxj, Newberry and Laurens ti~*u '**■*'*•’'* anc ber of the program did their part well. Both groups SUB SC KIBE TO THE CHRON1CLV “The Paper Everybody Reads” THE PERFECT ANSWER for— What To Give r For Christmas . . . THEATRE GIFT BOOKS Selling at our box office For only $2.00 Contains coupons which are exchangeable at face value for admission tickets. Broadway Theatre j MOAWfH Okcathje Box Office Opens 2:45 Saturday 12:45 Shows Run Continuous Thursday and Friday, Dec. 13-14 Jlie savage Sioux in blazing action! Paramount Presents EDMOND OISIEN • DEAN JAMES FOBSEST TOCKEE HARBT CADET,» WARPATH Color by TECHNICOLOR —«ur auttn umcs mujcai • mlucc fom o«ccTc» av rntON m*smm t«n M« tom**, tf Frw* Grwtor * N* Mrt Saturday, December 15 BvOjmfpUOHA WWOWC RfYHOUB • SMME MMES Comedy—‘TEACHER’S PET’ Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 17-18 More Fun Than DEAR Rl/lWanJDEAR W/FE7 MTWMUIHI mtmnmim -A Paramount Picture WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 NO QUESTIONS ASKED With Atrifene Dahl, Barry Sullivan, and George Morphy Delegation To Hold Open Meet The annual meeting of the Lau rens county legislative delegation will be held at the court house January 14, according to the sec retary, Tench P. Owens. ~ Citizens who wish to discuss legislation with or make recom- ntGndations to members of the del egation are cordially invited to the public meeting. The heads of the county government will make re quests for budget changes or other business at this time. Page New President Exchange Club Here Easton Page has been elected president of the Clinton Exchange club for the coming year. The re tiring president, Rev. J. C- Dickert, automatically becomes vice-presi dent. Robert Plaxico was re-elected secretary, and J. B. Johnson, treasurer. . Brown Re-elected Wildlife Director Stewart O. Brown, well known farmer of the Hopewell section, was elected one of a dozen directors of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at the federation’s 5th annual meeting recently held in Resolution Gives Game Warden Duties The legislative delegations of Lau rens, Greenwood and Newberry counties at a joint meeting recently adopted a resolution under which I. V. Burdette, of Laurens, was se lected as game warden (for Lake Greenwood from this county The resolution follows: WHEREAS, Act No. 318, of the General Assembly for 1951 provides in part: “Section 4. The Chief Game Warden for the State of South Carolina shall procure and distribute for sale the permits . • • and each person selling . . . the . . • permits shall . . . transfer the bal ance to thd chief game warden for the state. The chief game warden shall expend this fund only uponj the recommendation of a majority; Laurens Counties a report in writ ing based on and summarizing said monthly reports for the preceding calendar year, which report also shall include a financial statement as to funds received and disbursed under said Act No. 318. Copies said monthly and annual reports shall be made available to thfc in spection of interested sportsmen’s organizations. 5. Each of said Wardens shall be appointed for a term of two years, provided, however, that he shall be on probation for the first 60 days of his term. Counties and a majority of the sen-, ators from these three counties j with the fund being used solely for game and fish protection and j propagation in Lake Greenwood.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE SOLVED: 1. That the Legislative Delega tion from Laurens County shall se lect one Game Warden, and the! Legislative Delegation from Green wood County shall select one Game Warden, each of said Wardens to have lakewide jurisdiction on Lake Greenwood. 2. Each of said Wardens shall be! under the supervision and control of the Chief Game Warden. 3. Each of said Wardens shall receive out of the funds derived under said Act No. 318, a salary of $2400.00 a year, plus travel allow ance not to exceed $50.00 a month. 4. Each of said Wardens shall make not later than the 10th day of each month a written report to the Chief Game Warden of his ac tivities for the preceding month, including: as to each violation of the game fish laws, (1) date and place of violation, (2 name of ac cused, (3) charges made, (4) name of magistrate or judge, (5) result (i. e. whether acquitted or ccAivict- ed, and sentence _ if any, imposed). Each of said Wardens shall furnish a copy of each of his said monthly reports to each member of the Del egation from his county. The Chief Game garden annually shall pre pare and submit ndt* later than January 31 of each year hereafter to each member of the Delegation from Greenwood, Newberry and Columbia. Mr. Brown has been Philip W. Seyle active in fish and game matters in this county for years. SAY: “I SAW IT IN THE CHRONICLE** THANK YOU THE CASINO NEW LOW ADMISSION PRICES AT THE CASINO 9c and 30c WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. December 12 and 13 CASA MANANA (Comedy and Music) With ROBERT CLARK and VIR GINIA WELLS. Feature: 3:25, 7:00, 9:38. ..Also... BUCKAROO SHERIFF OF TEXAS. (New Western) ' *. With MUCHAEL CHAPIN and EILEEN JANSSEN. Feature: 4:38 and 8:38 ROAR OF THE IRON HORSE, CHAP. 11 9c and 30c FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 14 and 15 WHISTLING HILLS (New Western) With JOHNNY MACK BROWN and JAMES ELLISON. Feature: Friday: 3:25, 7:07, 9:35. Saturday: 1:30, 3:58, 6:26, 8:54. ...Abo... SUPERMAN AND THE MOLE MEN (Thrilling Adventure) With GEORGE REEVES and PHYLLIS COATES. Feature: Friday: 4:23 and 8:30. Saturday: 2:28, 4:56, 7:24, 9:52. GOVERNMENT AGENT vs. PHANTOM LEGION CHAPTER 16 9c and 30c MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 17 and 16 FRONTIER PHANTOM (Thrilling Western) With LASH LaRUE and FUZZY KNIGHT. feature: 3:41, 7:41, 9:22. NEWS—SHORT. 9c and 30c Passes In Greenville Philip W. Seyle, retired grocer of Greenville, pased away at his residence Monday mroning follow ing a brief illness. Mr. Seyle was a son of the late Philip Wesner and Harriett (John son) Seyle, and was born in Charleston on July 4, 1859. He had lived in Greenville for the past 70 years, and was one of the city’s best known grocers for many years. Because of advancing yeasr he was forced to retire some years ago. He was known and loved by count less friends. Mr. Seyle was a member of the Second Presbyterian church, where he had been a member of the ses sion for many years. His wife, Mrs. Harriet Walker Seyle, died in August, 1943. Mr. Seyle is survived by five daughters. Miss Agnes L. Seyle and Miss Mary A. Seyle of Greenville; Mrs. W. P. Mills of New York City; Mrs. R. B. Hellams of Clinton; and Mrs. James A. Bain of Knoxville, Term. A number of nieces and nephews also survive, as do four grandchildren and one great-grand child. > . ~ _ Funeral services, conducted by his castor, tjje ftev. J. Phillips Noble, WW# held on Tuesday af ternoon at tht* Mackey Mortuary, and interment was Slide in Wood- lawn Memorial Park. ^ PC and Clemson Play ^ Here Friday Night Presbyterian, college will seek bas ketball revenge against Clemson this Friday night when the Tigers invade Leroy Springs gymnasium at 8 p.m. A preliminary battle between the PC junior varsity and Walhalla high school is set for 6 p,m. The Blue Stockings, undefeated on their home court, are determined to make amends for Clemsons 85-72 victory Tuesday night in a game which sarw three PC men injured as Clemson committed 42 fouls. That was the defending state champion Hosemen’s first loss in four starts this season. Presbyterian cagers will take time out for Christmas following the Fri day night game. They resume play against powerful Fort Jackson on Decmeber 29 at Great Fails. I To Give Donee For Walter Johnson Gab A dance to raise funds for the Walter Johnson club is being, spon-^ sored by the PC Alumni chapter of Laurens the night of December 20, Chapter President Tommy TodcT an nounced yesterday. A television set will be given away during the eve ning. Todd said Luke Chaney’s orches tra will provide the music for the dance to be held in the Laurens armory at 9 pm. He urges all to at- 1 tend at $1 per person and help the athletic cause at* the college. 4^** W/ude-ibmi/y uri£t.anu£e &n IF YOU EDRDLL in OUR gThrtetsnttii (Dub How! Enroll in the class that suits your purse. Join this happy school of savers. Next year you will receive the finest di ploma of all—a splendid check that will bring the Christmas joy which you have so richly earned. , , „ _ Remember, there’s a class for every age and purpose. Deposit Each Receive Early Week for 50 Week* Next December 50c $25.00 $1.00 $50.00 $2.00 $100.00 $5.00 $250.00 $10.00 $500.00 M. S. 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