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r * • r mmmrrnm Pape Eight THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 11, 1952 Byrnes Favors Watch and Wait Policy tor State COLUMBIA — An independent ■wait and watch policy for South Carolina on the national political front is recommended by Govi James F. Byrnes for the next few years. He voiced this suggestion here Thursday night in a speech to a South Carolinians for Eisenhower testimonial dinner at which leaders cf the independent political move ment were honored. The group promptly endorsed the governor’s suggestion, agreeing by vote to remain politically indepen dent. Approximately 600 people attend ed the affair and heard Byrnes, one cf three Southern Democratic gov ernors to support Republican Dwight Eisenhower in the recent president ial election, recommend that: 1. The group—which he backed and which almost carried the state for Eisenhower—“keep in , touch with the independent voters of other states” while/ preserving and strengthening their own organiza tion'. 2. It decide later—whether—to CARELESSNESS CAN EASILY TURN HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO TRAGEDY Each year what should be the mer riest time of the year—Christmas— is turned into a time of tragedy for many thoughtless families. A little girl, proudly exhibiting her new party dress, twirls too close to a lighted candle ... A smoking father carelessly flips ashes on the floor and they land on discarded gift wrappings ... A small boy grasps an exposed wire on his new electric train ... A Christmas tree bursts int floame. In each case, tragic results could have been averted had a few simple precautions been taken. Safety officers have offered the following rules which may prevent your Christmas from being one of regret: i 1. Choose a small tree to decorate. It can be just as pretty as a large one and offers far less fire hazard. 2. Dont set it up until just a few days before Christmas. Keep it out doors until you are ready to install it. j 3. Set the tree ih the coolest part of the house, away from radiators, heaters or fireplaces, and stand it in water to retard its drying process. “align” with the “Republicans of the North either under that name" or under a new name. 3. It keep away from the State Republican Party unless the National Republican party can find some way tf rebuilding the state party. 4. The State Democratic Party be reorganized. 5. Preferential primaries be held for president, delegates to national conventions and National Committee members. 6. South Carolinians recognize their affinity with the agricultural and small town areas of the North, normally Republican, and recognize that they have nothing in common with the Democratic Partys metro politan area political bosses who, he said, try only “to satisfy the mi nority groups who keep them in office.” 7. The state recognizes the prob lem of the Negro bloc vote of 70,COO TS,000 and form an opposing bloc in “self defense.” Byrnes suggested that the Nation al Democratic Executive Committee may find a way to eliminate a loyal ty oath that will be required at ^the 1956 national convention; an oath that Byrnes .said ’Was aimed at hamstringing the Southern politi cal independence. The governor predicted “a" presi dential primary would "prevent the manipulation of a state convention by a few politicians. He said the problem of meeting the Negro bloc vote was complicated by the fact that “two years l>ence, when this bloc vote casts 70,000 to 75,000 votes, there will be white politicians willing to enter into sec ret political trades” with Negro leaders for this vote. “The candidates must be watched,” he warned. “Those who are willing to deal with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People must be defeated by an op posing white voters’ bloc. 4. Don’t use cotton dr paper for- decorating the tree. Use flameproof ■ or fireproof decorations of glass or ! metal. Never use candles! Use elec- ! trie lighting sets only. Inspect every | socket and wire to make sure the set | is in good condition. Discard sets ; with frayed wiring. 5. Provide a switch some distance from the tree for turning the lights off. Never leave the lights burning when no one is in the house, or when , the family is sleeping. 6. From time to time inspect the tree and see whether any of the needles near the lights have started to turn brown. If so,'change the po sition of the lights. When needles start falling take the tree down and discard it. 7. Remove wrappings from the house promptly after gifts have been opened. 8. Don’t locate the tree near a stairway or elevator shaft which would provide a draft. The tree should not block a dorway, or other exits. 9. Be sure that plenty of ashtrays are provided for smokers. Don’t al low smoking near the Christinas tree. — —— —- __ 10. Avoid using net or gauze-like fabrics for dresses, costumes or chil dren’s clothes. Loosely woven fabrics catch fire easily. If loosely woven costumes must be worn, they should be flameproofed this way: Mix nine ounces of borax and four ounces of boric acid in a gallon of water. Dip the fabric in the solution, wring by hand, and hang up to dry. Repeat after each laundering of the gar ment. 11. Be sure that toys are safe— incapable of causing fire, shock or explosion. It is especially important to guard against toys that produce heat. Adults should take care in purchasing chemical sets for chil dren. Toys requiring alcohol, kero sene, gasoline or carbide lamps may be hazardous in juvenile hands. Parents should supervise any play with electrical toys or toys involving fuels'and chemicals. ■ 12. Do not place electric trains— or other electric toys—around the Christmas tree, or around packages wrapped in paper. It is pointed out that the Christ mas tree—being filled with pitch and resin—is very combustible, ig nites easily, and burns furiously. It is virtually impossible for a non- Six-Inch Sermon REV. ROBERT H. HARPER DAVID AS KING Lesson: II Samuel 8: 15 through 9: 7. I Golden Text: n Samuel 22:31. David was the greatest of all the kings of Israel. And we may well in quire of the qualities that made him great. First of all, David was a staunch believer in the Almighty God, and his faith made him reso lute and strong, just and merciful in his dealings with his people. Pat^ Department Store Sales Reflect Seasonal Activity Richmond — First 'evidence of the Christmas buying was seen in sales of Fifth District department stores last ^eek, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reported yesterday. Dollar volume of 18 storse in lead ing cities of the reign in the week of Nov. 29 ros el pier cent from the preceding week, the bank said. Store closings on Thanksgiving, which last year fell in an earlier week, accounted for most of a 16 per cent drop in sales from the compar able week last year, the Reserve bank said. In the four weeks ended Nov. 29 compared ~with~that period last year, sales were off 7 per cent. The 18 stores whose figures are used in the weekly sales report the Fifth District, which includes Mary land, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia. skilled person to flameproof a Christmas tree successfully with chemicals or paints. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to see that proper precautions are taken in in stalling and maintaining the trees. Follow the rules. Don’t mar your merry Christmas. ticularly it is to be noted that he was kind and just toward his enemies. This kindness toward enemies is seen in the story of David’s dealing with Mephibosheth, last heir of the house of Saul. Instead of killing him, as many kings would have done to any heir of asking who had preceded him, he sent for Mephibosheth, es tablished him in his father’s land, hnd had him to eat continually at the king’s tbale. . • The lesson tells us that David reigned over all Israel, and executed righteousness and judgment unto all his people. While an absolute mon arch, he associated a number of able men with him in governing the coun try. Joab, the son of Zeruiah, he made captain of the host, or what we might now call generalissimo or commander-in-chief of the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was recorder, Zadok and Abiathar were priests, and Seraiah was scribe. The king’s own sons were associated with him as chief ministers. Savings Accounts 3%—DIVIDEND—3% ' We invite eevinge accounts from the people of CUnton and vicinity. You win like our friendly and effldent ser vice, and you win receive your dividend promptly each January 1st and July 1st. Any amount — from $1 up — opens an account. Each account is insured up to $10,000 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Two people may have up to $30,000 fully insured. Accounts by mail promptly acknowledged. Chartered and Supervised by the United States Government 8 Laurens Federal Savings & Loan Association Telephone 22271 LAURENS’ LARGEST SAVINGS INSTITUTION 104 West Main Street Laurens, S. C. CREDITOR’S NOTICE All persons having claims against the estate of James Wister Crawford, deceased, are hereby notified to file the same duly verified, with the un dersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make payment likewise. PEARL B. CRAWFORD, Administratrix. November 25, 1952. 18-3c FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 8th day of January, 1953, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Bxecutrix of the estate of J. Hamp Stone in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o'clock a.m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from *iy trust as Executrix. Any person indebted to said estate is notified and required to make pay- Zment on or before that date; and all ^ persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. MRS. EVIE LEWIS STONE, Clinton, S. C. Nov. 13, 1952., 18-4cw FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 30th day cf December, 1951, we will render a final account of our acts and doings as Executors of the estate of Lula F. 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