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V i < \ m t The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy * and Reliable If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the News Volume Lin Clinton, S. C., Thursday, March 20, 1952 Number 12 LYDIA MILLS MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY Two Textile Plants Here Have Been Under Own ership and Management of Bailey Family for Five Decades. “The Clgthmaker” is the name of the new monthly plant newspaper of Clinton and Lydia Mills for dis- tfibution among employees. In the initial issue prizes were offered for the name selected for the publication, and It was report ed that more than three hundred names were submitted. W. P. Bur dette, employee of the Clinton Mills office, was the winner of the $15 prize for the chosen name. Second prize of $10 went to Mrs. E. J. O’- Banion of Lydia Mills, for the name “The Traveler.” Third prize of $5 went to J. W. Fowler of the Clinton Mills plant for “The Weaver.” Cal vin Cooper is listed as editor of the publication. The paper announces that this week marks the fiftieth anniver sary of the founding of Lydia Cot ton Mills which was chartered in 1902, and today is one of the state’s most modern textile plants with 66,240 spindles, 1,560 looms and more than 800 employees. Lydia, together with its sister plant, Clin ton Cotton Mills, was founded by M. S. Bailey, one of the pioneer builders of this community. Since their opening the plants have been owned and operated by the Bailey family. Upon the death of M. S. Bailey, a son, C. M. Bailey, became president until hj» death in 1935. W. J. Bailey headed Clinton Mills as president following his father’s death in 1926 until his death in 1948. Mr. Bailey was also presi dent of Lydia following the de«yjh of C. M. Bailey until he passed! "GOOD OLE SUMMERTIME" CAST IN KIWANIS FOLLIES County Precinct Meetings Set By Law For Saturday All Clubs To Meet, Eldtt Officers and Delegates To County Convention. Rules Given Governing Election. Offices To Be Filled This Summer. South Carolina Democrats in town and country alike will gather Saturday in their precincts to or ganize for this summer’s primary. With no statewide contests due this year, the spotlight will be on coun ty races. • Club meetings are to be held at 3:00 p. m. at the usual places. age or reach it before the date of the forthcoming election; have re sided in the state for two years, in the county for one year, and in the polling precinct for four months preceding the election. (Ministers and teachers need only six months residence in the state). The oath the voter must take re- The Clinton city club will , meet quires support'of. “the nominee, of at the high school at 3 o’clock Sat- ’ this primary only.” Since Presi- urday afternoon. It is headed by | dential electors are not named in Dr. D. J. Woods, president; W. W.; primaries, but by the State Execu- Harris, vice-president; J. Hender- Mve Committee, there us no dbliga- son PtfFs, secretary; - James foe-a-person-w-he--vefes- Bemo-- Sloan, executive committeeman.! cratic on the local level to vote The club is entitled to 42 delegates Democratic on the natinoal level of Sitting, left to right: Miss Margie MUli, Bruce Galloway. Miss Gene Lanier, Jack Pope, Mrs. Norman Sloan. Dave Stone, Miss Eloise Marshall. Reese Young, Miss Rose Moore Nettles, Buddy Dubose. Standing: Miss Anne Johnson, Tee Ellis, Miss Leanna Young, and Norman Sloan. ‘KIWANIS FOLUES’ SCORES BIG HIT WITH LARGE CROWDS BOTH NIGHTS The 1952 “Kiwanis Follies,” pre sented in the high school auditori um Thursday and Friday evenings, scored a big hit and was enthusias tically received by large audiences for both performances. It was presented by members of the Ki wanis club augmented by some of the city’s “star” talent. D. B. Smith was master of cere monies, and kept everything mov ing with a bung. The inimitable blackface end- men, J. S. Bolick and L. V. Pow ell, made a Big contribution to the allow with their jokes and good stories. - tt, „ ...i* a It was ‘ announced in advance FoUwm^the °o!i„. that a prize would toe given each J. Bailey, a nephew, Putsy Silas Bailey, became president and treas urer of both the Lydia and Clinton plants and continues to carry the Bailey tradition of the past five decades, and the progress and ex pansion of the mills under his man agement is well known. Mr. Bail ey’s fourth son Putsy S. Bailey, was associated with his father. and brother, J. A. Bailey, in the mer cantile business for many years until his death. In addition to President Bailey, other officers of Lydia are George H. Cornelson, vice-president and director of the mill’s community activities; David S. Cook, vice- president in charge of manufactur- ing^J. D. Hairston, secretary; W. C. Neely, assistant secretary; and Robert M. Vance, assistant treasur er. J. B. Templeton is superintend ent and M. T. Ficklin, assistant superintendent. Oldest employees of the plant are listed as Miss Maude Harvey and J. D. Hairston. Miss Harvey moved to the village in'1914 and has work ed 1 continuously since. Mr. Hairston also began work in the mill in 1914, was later moved to the office and today is secretary of the com pany. The mill manufactures print cloths, broadcloths and tobacco cloths, with its products being sold throughout the nation by the plant’s own selling agency, Clinton Cottons, Inc., 40 Worth Street, New York. Kiwanis Follies Be Presentedin^Laurens . The “Kiwanis Follies” will be presented in the Laurens high Vance, Thomas Baldwin; Howard Smith. . “Sweet Violets’’—Mrs. W. Y. Thompson. Scene II, “Good Ole Summer time”; Kiwanis Khorus — Misses Gas * Considers Bids For Project Mayor Joe P. Terry of this city, has been elected chairman of the Margie Mills, Anne Johnson, Rose Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Au Moore Nettles, Gene Lanier, Eloise thority. Mayor Terry, a member of Marshall and Leanna Young, Bruce the Authority which was created by Gallowav. “Tee” Ellis. Buddv Du-! an act of the South Carolina General Assembly, approved February 29, was elected chairman of the seven- Galloway, “Tee” Ellis, Buddy Du Bose, Jack Pope, Robert Vance and Reese-Young.— * _ “Old Fashioned Walk” — Mrs. Norman Sloan and Dave Stone. Tap Routine—Jackie. Franks member board at its first meeting held in Newberry Monday evening. Walter Regnery, of Newberry, Scene III, “Just a Memory”;—i president of Joanna Cotton Mills, Lawton Daugherty, Mrs. Romayileiwas elected as the seventh member evening to the oldest person pres ent, and the largest family repre- resented. Thursday evening a cor sage was presented by Johnson Flo ral Shop to Mrs. B. F. Copeland, 81. A prize of $5.00* in groceries with the compliments of John R. Holland’s SWt-Service Food Store, went to the J. P. Prather and Wal lace Franks family. Friday evening a corsage by Johnson Floral Shop and other prizes went to Mrs, W. L. Marshall of Wadesboro, N. C., Mrs. J. W. Milam of this city, and Mrs. Margaret Boyden of Laurens and Green Bay Wisconsin, the old est persons present. A similar $5 prize in groceries donated by Dixie- Home Stores, went to the Frank Fowler Jamily. ^ The snappy orchestra was direct ed by Kay Mills and composed of Bill Sherratt, Drayton Cooper, Dick .Enfinger, Joe Kirkman, Carter Martin, Bill Unthank, and Mrs. Pat Lanter, pianist. The production was staged and directed by Doug Blanton, choreography by David Stone, Presbyterian college stu dents. At Friday’s intermission, the crowning of the Kiwanis Queen was one of the highlights. The honor went to Miss Dot Carr, high school student, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Carr of Joanna. She received the distinction by having the largest number of votes in a popularity contest conducted by the senior class of the high school President W. C. Baldwin, speak ing for the club, expressed appre ciation to all who gave their time, talent and interest for the ‘show’’; 1 to local merchants ^md other firms ^ _ _ Laurens school auditorium „ the evening of Friday, April 4, at 8 o’clock. The Laurens Kiwanians request ed the performance be given there under the auspices of their club. The “show” will be a repitition of the entertainment given here last Thursday and Friday. City Schools To Close Friday f The city schools will be closed Friday on account of the annual meeting of the South Carolina Edu cation Association’s 64th conven tion in Columbia today. READ THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS ' REGULARLY EACH WEEK It will pay yon. Ifa thrifty to shop .first in this newspaper, then in . thA stores as prices change and now merchandise Is received and displayed. READ THE ADS for the use of furniture, furnish ings and equipment, and to all in the community who gave their sup port by purchasing tickets. Es pecial thanks were extended T. C. Johnson, Jr., of the T. C. Johnson company, for providing the effec tive stage lighting without cost to the club. The following program and cast was presented: Scene I, “This Is It“; Kiwanis Khorus—Misses Martha Holt, Jen ny Payne, Joah Ray, Jackie Franks, Nancy Cook, Mrs. Ro- mayne Hamilton, Reese Young, Bill Shields, Norman Sloan, Robert Hamilton, vocal, Doug Blanton. Scene IV, “Great Guns”—Doug Blanton, Dave Stone and Miss Gene Lanier. Supporting cast: Russell Cooper, W. C. Baldwin, Billy McMillan, C. C. Giles, B. C. Pfesdar, Misses Rose Moore Nettles, Marjorie (Mills and Ann Johnson, Between the scenes, “Hold the Presses” — William A. Sherratt, “Tee” Ellis, Bruce Galloway, Jack Pope. Scene V, “Home-Coming” — T. Layton Fraser, Mrs. W. Y. Thomp son, and members of the Kiwanis Khorus. Between the scenes, “Maw and Paw”—Russell Cooper, Mrs. Eric Barnes. Scene VI, “French Fashion Sa lon”—Miss Barrie Jean Wingard, Models Russell Cooper, Bill Shields, William A. Sherratt, Ray Pitts, C. C. Giles, Howard Smith and B. B. Ballard. Scene VII, “First Love”—Doug Blanton and Mrs. W. Y. Thompson. Between scenes, “Lamp Went Out” — Mrs. Romayne Hamilton, Miss Gene Lanier, Bruce Gallo way, Lawton Daughterty. Sceno- VIII, “Genghis Khan”— Buddy DuBose and Kiwanis Kho rus. Scene IX, “Solitude”—Mrs. Nor man Sloan. Hillbilly Skit—James B. Puryear, Bruce Galloway, “Tee” Ellis. Scene X, “Isle of Dreams”—Kho rus from Kiwanis Follies and the “Clinton Ballerinas.” Scene XI, “Black Magic”; Finale —Entire cast. Gratz Accepts Position With BetkY to the county convention. The Renno club, W. E. Bell, pres ident, will meet at 3 o’clock at the Renno school building.- The Hope- well club, Richard Buford, presi dent, will meet at the same hour and the Shady Grove club at the same hour. . Rolfe Clark heads . the Joanna club, H. W. Williams the Lydia Mills club and W. L. Evans the Clinton Mills club. Officers of all clubs were elected two years ago and new election of officers must be made at the reor ganization meetings. In Laurens county offices to be filled are those of senator, house of representatives, sheriff, clerk of court, two county commissioners, coroner and township magistrates Casque Opens Buick Agency In Newberry J. Roy Gasque, of this city, will open the Gasque Motor company in Newberry today, Buick distribu tors for Newberry county. The firm will occupy a building across the street from the postoffice which has been completely remodeled with an attractive front entrance and ample room provided for sales, parts and repair work. He will give his entire time to the business, he said. Mr. Gasque stated he has sold his interest in the Gasque-Derrick Buick agency in Union to W. O. Derrick, former resident of this cifr. of the board as prescribed in the act, and was elected vice-chairman of the board. James E. Wiseman, mayor of New berry and member of the board, was elected secretary. Other members are Hugh C. Ray and William M. McMillan, members of the town council of Clinton, and J. Lee Boozer and George W. Mar tin, members of the city council of Newberry. Robert S. Owens, attorney of Clin ton, and C. E. Saint-Amand, attor ney of Newberry, were designated as attorneys for the Authority. The board also discussed plans for financing the construction of the proposed natural gas transmission and distribution system in the Clin- ton-Newberry area as authorized by the act. Bids for the construction of the system were received by the Au thority on Tuesday, but no action was taken at that time by the board as to awarding of the’contract. The board expects in the near fu ture to awajd contracts contingent upon ihe issuance of bonds, and to take steps toward the financing of the project, according to Chairman Terry. It has been estimated by J. W. Goodwin Engineering company, engineers for the Authority, that the overall cost of the project will be approximately $2,900,000. The pro ject will be financed with funds from the sale of revenue bonds. The Act specifies, Chairman Terry states, that neither the faith and credit of the two participating cities shall be pledged for the payment of the prin cipal and interest of the obligations. Chairman Terry also stated that plans - are-belng made fur a canvass ! of the service area of the Authority Baileya Barksdale-Narnie Brewerton Clinton City .... .. Clinton Mill Cooks Store Cross Hill Daniel’s Store .... Dials Church Following a ruling from the attor ney general’s office, it will be de cided whether the game warden’s office will be filled by ejection in the primary as in the past,, or ap pointed by the State Wildlife de partment under the new game laws. A congressman is also to be elected for the fourth district in cluding Laurens, Greenville, Spar tanburg and Union counties. The office has been held the past 14 years by Joseph R. Bryson of Greenville, who is expected to seek re-election. Fred W. Taylor of Laurens, was elected county chairman two years j Ekom ago. Mrs. Nene Workman of this Gray Court city, was named vice-chairman. Grays Phil D. Huff of Laurens, was elected president of the county convention, and Thos. W. Babb, al so of Laurens, secretary. Every citizen, regardless of sex, race or color, who holds a valid registration certificate as evidence of qualification under the State Constitution and the statutory laws governing elections, is entitled to vote. This applies not only to Mt. Olive':* general and specific- elections, but 1 Mt. Pleasant to party primaries, although the, Mountville voter is required to subscribe to a Ora party loyalty oath when voting in Owings a primary election. The applicant. Pleasant Mound for registration must meet the fol- j Poplar Springs lowing requirements, specified in Princeton the state code and based upon the, Renno ... State Constitution: Be 21 years of Shady Grove ♦ I Shiloh j Stewart’s Store | Tip Top j Trinity Ridge ... Waterloo Watts Mill j Woodville the Presidency. The Laurens county convention will be held on the first Monday in Alpril, to wit the 7th. Each pre cinct club is entitled to one dele gate for each 25. members and ma jority fraction thereof based upon the number pf Votes polled in the 1 first primary of the preceding gen eral election year. The" poll Hst of the first primary of the preced ing primary election shall be the prima facie list of the members of each club for the purpose of club organizations and the election of delegates to the county convention Secretory Babb states. The prin cipal business of the copnty con vention will be the election of a county chairman and vice chair man of the executive committee. an<T the election of delegates to the state convention to be held in Co lumbia in May. Delegates by Precincts The following is the number of delegates each precinct is entitled to send to the county convention: Hickory Tavern Hopewell Joanna Jones’ Store .... Lanford L. W. (Jack) Gratz, has accepted | ) n ord€ * t0 . alk > w Prospective cus a position with Belk’s as merchan dising manager for their stores here and in Laurens, and has already entered upon his work. His family has an apartment on Cleveland street. Mr. Gratz comes here from Daw son, Ga., and has had a number of years experience in the mercantile business. In Dawson he was prom inently identified with the business, civic and religious life of the com munity. County Auditor Here Friday For Returns Miss Jennie V. Culbertson, coun ty auditor, will be in Clinton Fri day to assist taxpayers in filing their tax returns for 1952. She will have headquarters at the city hall during the hours 9:30 a. m. to 5 p.! m. Miss Culbertson will be glad to assist all who call during the day. Morse Connected With Hamilton's M. S. Marse, formerly with Mor rison Furniture company, is now connected with the well known Hamilton’s firm as outside sales man, it was announced yesterday by B. C. Prealar, manager. tomers desiring to make use of the gas when it becomes available to sign up in advance.. Local Students On College Honor Rail Thirty-seven Presbyterian college students are named on the dean’s list for the first semester of 1951-52, according to Registrar Ed Camp bell. Included on the distinguished list from this community are: Peg gy and John R. Sease of this city. Jack O. Parrish and John E. Will ingham of Joanna. Belling rath Gardens Film Bn Shown A general meeting of the Qlinton Garden club will be held on Mon day afternoon, March 24, at 4 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church. A film on “Bellingrath Gardens” will be shown. —1.11 m.i I I ON FISHING TRIP Dr. D. O. Rhame and son, Don, and J. C. Thomas are on a fishing trip to Welaka, Fla. They expect to return Friday night. Missionary Union To Hold Meet With Hurricane Church _ 3 . 4 5 42 . 8 2 . 8 . 3 .2 . 5 11 . I . 8 2 16 . 4 3 Laurens City 61 12 2 . 5 2 4 2 4 3 5 1 . 3 2 ’ 1 . I 3 2 3 4 4 15 6 Laurens Mil) .... Long Branch Lydia Mill Merna The quarterly meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Union of Reedy River association will be held at Hurricane Baptist church on March 27 at 10:00 a. m. The following program has been announced: —“Behold the Lamb of God. Which Taketh Away the Sin of the World.” Hymn—“All Jesus’ Name.” Devotion—Rev. J. H. Darr, 10:05 10:15 a. m. “Youth Today in Reedy River Association”—10:15-10:35 a. m. Girls’ Auxiliary Asscociational Counsellor—Mrs. Evelyn Lever. Sunbeam Associational Counsel lor—Mrs. Frazier Lominack. Young Woman’s Auxiliary Coun sellor—Mrs. Dorsey English. Royal Ambassador Associational Counsellor—(Mrs. I. M. Smith, Jr., for Mrs. Jesse Johnson. “Associational Missions and Total 275 Laurens County Beef Breeders Top Sole James T, Addison, owner of the Joanna Hereford Fawn, Joanna. topped the purebred bull sale held Hail the Power of! >* Clemson College March 7 with |JHF Beau Perfect 24th,, Polled Hereford bull, selling for $1,300.- 00, County Agent C. B. Cannon re cently announced. S. G. Dillard, linton, came seconit with Princ'eps Domino, Polled Hereford, sell ing for $1,010.00. George Wasson, Hickory Tavern, came third with W Carlos Bocaldo, selling for $920. There were 34 animals sold in the sale. The horned Hereford bulls averaged $375.00; the Po’led Herefords averaged $647 00. and the Angus averaged $454.00. Laurens county beef breeders Women pf Reedy River Assoeia- have ? tood wel1 ,n al ‘ Purebred tion-Rev J. K. Lawton, AmocU-, sev< ' ral > tars ’ Mr Can tional Misionary, 10:35-10:50 a. m.j— Hymn—“Jesus Shall Reign.” ■■ 1 Superintendent of Woman’s Mis sionary Union of Reedy River As sociation—Mrs. John Earle Smith, 10:50-11:05 a. m. Roll call of churches. Special music—Mrs. Alex Craw ford. “Missionary Training of Young People”—Mrs. John A. Barry, Jr., Baptist Student Union Secretary ofi Furman University. , , Special music — Mrs. Paul Bul- lington. “Missionary Message”—Rev. Tom Neeley, Misionary to South Ameri- ca. Greetings — Hurricane Baptist church. Lunch. FOOD... Is An Importont Item With Housewives You will find helpful Gro cery and Market News in THE ’ CHRONICLE every week from leading food stores hi the city. Read the advertisements reg ularly— they tell you about changing prices each week and where you cgn supply your needs and buy to advantage.