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\ “■ The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy a and Reliable ®hp OUtnton ©Ifrotttrlr If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the News Volume LIU Clinton, S. C. # Thursday, December 25, 1952 Number 52 CLINTON FACES QUIET, ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON Business Firms to Close Christmas Day and Friday, and Mills Observe Closing Schedule. Streets and Stores Crowded With Shoppers Today. Yuletide Spirit In Evidence With Many Returning Home or Going Away for Holidays. The streets are crowded today (Wednesday) with throngs of people doing their last minute shopping in preparation for Christmas. City business firms will close and employers celebrate the season with a holiday period pointing to a happy observance. Business firms will reopen Saturday morning on their regular schedules. The city and orphanage schools closed last Friday. Presbyterian college closed on Wednesday. The post office will be closed all day Christmas day with no deliver ies being made. The Clinton and Lydia Cotton Mills will close today and reopen Monday morning. Joanna Cotton Mills, Joanna, will observe the same holiday closing. Other local plants will close down several days observing the. holidays. Many will spend" Christmas out of the city visiting friends and rela tives, while others, including college students, have returned to their homes,, in this community for the holidays. *■ Indications point to a quiet, en joyable Christmas for the people of Clinton and the entire community. THE CHRONICLE wishes for its thousands of readers a season of happiness, free of sorrow, tragedy and anxiety. Dr. L. E. Bishop Passes At Home Here, Funeral Rites Today «3, of Dr. Lester Eugene Bishop, pharmacist, and former mayor Clinton, died Monday afternoon at his home on Walnut street after an extended period of declining health. The funeral services will be held this afternoon (Wednesday) at 3 oclock from the First Baptist church by the Rev. 3. Hi Darr, Df W. R. Turner and Dr. D. J. Woods. Intermen! will follow in Rosemont cemetery. J. V. Edwards, Sr., Passes At Hospital, Rites Held Tuesday Joseph Vernon Edwards, Sr., 65, died early Monday morning at Hays hospital after a brief illness. The funeral services were con ducted Tuesday afternoon from Gray Funeral Home by the Rev. E. K. Garrison, with interment fol lowing in Rosemont cemetery. The rites were attended by a large gathering of friends and relatives with numerous floral offerings banked upon the grave as an evi dence of esteem. Dr. Bishop was a native of Paco- Pfflibearers were -Arthur and J. Rhett Sloan Passes At Hospital, Funeral Rites Here let in Spartanburg county, but had made his home in this county most of his life. He was engaged in the drug business for several years in Laurens before he moved here in 1935, and in partnership with W. M. Walker operated Bishop-Walker Pharmacy until forced to retire from business two years ago. Since then he had been confined most of the time to his home. Dr. Bishop was the son of the late Edward and Sally Davis Bish op. He was a member of the First Baptist church where he served as a deacon for a number of years un til his retirement fom active ser vice in his church and community. He was also a member of the Shrine, the Junior Order, the Woodmen of the World and the Ki- wanis club. He was a lifelong member of the Pharmaceutical as sociation which he served as presi dent for four years. He received his degreee in pharmacy at the Charleston Medical College. Dr. Bishop was elected mayor of the city in 1946 and served in this capacity for four years at which time he did not offer for re-election because of declining health and in ability to asume the responsibility for another term. A public-spirit ed citizen, he was always interest ed in the progress of the city and gave liberally of his time in civic work. His friends here eand else where will regret to learn of hisi passing. • Surviving are his wife, Mrs. K^te Rickman Bishop; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Hem and Mrs. Grace Hazle, both of Greensboro, N. C.: and one half-brother, Ernest Bish op, of Lynchbuprg, Va. , Post Office To Close Thursday and Friday The post office will be closed Christmas day, and no deliveries of mail will be made, it is announced by Postmaster W. D. Adair. Friday will also be a holiday for postal employees. However, the reg ular citv delivery of mail will be made. The stamp and general deliv ery window will be open from 10 to 11 a.m. No rural dalhrak* -will bt made on Thursday or IWday. Alex Black, W. A. Martin, W. C. Baldwin, Clarence Fields and Har wood Nelson. The honorary escort was compos ed of members of the board of stewards of Broad Street Methodist church. Mr. Edwards, native of Marrion county, was a son of the late Enos 1920 he moved to Clinton where he had since reiided. For a number of years he ^as engaged in busi ness here and in recent years he had been mployed by several firms of the city. He was a devoted member of Broad Street Methodist church of which he was a trustee, and formerly was a member of*its bpard of stewards. An upright gentleman, a first-rate citizen pos sessing many fine traits of charac ter, he made many friends during his 32 yeai*s residence here who willl earn with regret of his pass ing. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah M. Edge Edwards; one son, Joe V. Edwards, Jr.; three daugh ters, Mrs. A. E. Anderson of Chi cago, HI., Mrs. C. V. Lipscomb of Okinawa, and Mrs. L. A. Crawford of Joanna; one brother, Ira M Ed wards‘of Dallas,. Texas; two sisters, Mrs. C. W> Fields and Miss Ruth Edwards of Lamar and nine grand children. Dr. Macdonald Is Hospital Patient Dr. M. A. Macdonald president of Thormvell orphanage, has been a patient at Hays hospital since Sat urday afternoon when he became seriously ill while out on the cam pus of the institution. His friends will be interested !o know his con dition was reported yesterday as much improved, and unite in wish ing for him a speedy recovery. James Rhett Sloan, 64, died last Wednesday afternoon at a Colum bia hospital following a critical ill ness, preceded by several years of declining health. The funeral srvics wre conduct ed here Thursday afternoon from! Gray Funeral Home by the Rev. E. K. Garrison. Burial followed in Rocky Springs Presbyterian church cemetery near here, with a number of friends and relatives attending the last rites, and many flowers banked upon the grave as an evi dence of the esteem in which he was held. Pallbearers were Arthur and Ralph Benjamin, Aldine Blakely, j R. C. Stewart, L. W. Cooper, Elmer Bennett, James P. Sloan and G A. Burton Mr. Sloan was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a native of this county, a son of the late Lawrence and Corne Templeton Sloan, and had lived most of his life here. He w’as a mem ber of the Methodist church. For several years he was connect ed with the State Training School where he was held in high regard as a faithful, valuable employee. By his fidelity to duty, high ideals and splendid attributes of character he made many friends who will re gret to learn of his passing. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Beatrice Bennett Sloan, a teacher at the Training School. RE6NERY GIVES CLINTON A 'BOUQUET' The Chronicle is in receipt of the interesting Christmas edition of The Joanna Way, employees' publication of the Joanna Cotton Mills at Joanna. Copies were also mailed all members of service clubs in the city. The issue carries an illustrated write-up of Clinton, stating that 299 Joannians make Clinton their home, commuting back and fbrtn to their work. The list of employees is given. Included with the issue is a letter from Walter Regnery, vice- president of the company, calling attention to the article devoted to Clinton in one of a series featuring the home communities of the em ployees of the company. It contains much historical information cov ering the early beginning and development of the town., In Mr. Regnery’s letter he states, “We are proud to have such a fine neighbor as Clinton and of course we are pleased that almost three hundred of your fine citizens are members of the Joanna family. In addition to this large group of Clintonians who earn their liveli hood at Joanna Cotton Mills Company, additional hundreds of our employees have found Clinton an ideal place in which to trade. A fine spirit of cooperation and neighbOrliness down through the years has characterized the development of our two communities. Certainly the ties of friendship and mutual interest bind us together as few towns are.” Mr. Regnery concludes his appreciated "good-will message” with this statement, "We salute our good neighbor, Clinton, in this Christ mas issue, and wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.” CHRISTMAS WEEK IN CLINTON 10 YEARS AGO Ifems of Interest Then About Happenings and People You Know. (From Files of The Chronicle. December 24, 1952). Albert Bruce Galloway, Sr, 72, died at his home here early Satur day morning following a critical illness of' several weeks. Mr-and ^M;^ R. jL Ferguson. ..uu... will Janu- CLOSE FOR HOLIDAYS ■ The County Agent’s office be closed December 25 and ary 1. The Laurens Cooperative Breed ing Association office will be clos ed only on Decemfber 25. Clinton, Lydia Mills Give All Employees Christmas Bags Watch Yourself. Now To Avoid Holiday Accidents Kiwanis Club To Act As Santa For Orphanage^ Family The Clinton Kiwanis club, follow ing a practice of many years, will again serve as Santa Claus for the boys and girls of Thornwell orphan- No matter how much money you spend on Christmas, or how much loye and thought y^u put into your Chistmas plans—it won’t mean a, thing if anything happens to you ag ’ or your family. Bags wl11 ^ Presented all the ^ K .V tv.*, children Christmas morning con- You may not relate .t but the taln an assortment 0( (ru ‘ one tlung your family wants n,o S t |can ^ Wlth several members around the Christmas tree is-your presence, not your presents. And don’t let the cynics tell you dif ferent! , An accident can be tragic at any Employees of the Lydia and Clin- time, but at Christmas it is doubly ton Cotton Mills are taking several days of rest for the remainder of the week enjoying the Christmas season. The ownership of the mills, fol lowing an established custom of tragic. And yet the Christmas season is united in thousands of homes every year by suffering and tragedy from accidents that need never have happened. Many a Chistmas tree has become a mock- years, again this year distributed! ing reminder of someone not there bags of fruit, nuts and candy to all employees and members of their families. The baskets were distrib- to enjoy it. The whole spirit of Christmas is "Peace on eath, good will to men” Today’s Christmas Edition Today’s paper goes to its large family of readers a .day ahead of publication day on account of Christmas and finds everybody busy with last-minute shopping. It comes to you, however, when there will be plenty of time for the entire family to read its contents during the next few days when the rush is over. And we would point out that it con tains much beautiful and appropri ate Christmas material in addition to community news. Don’t miss any of its pages. With pleasure we present this, our annual “Christmas Edition,” follow ing a long established custom. Shoppers will find many helpful hints, and especially do we call to your attention the unusually large collection of attractive “Merry Christmas ahd Happy New Year” greetings. They come to you from merchants, banks, mills and varied other business firms. These msesages, full of goodwill and beautiful sentiments are in serted by local firms as a, means of publicly expressing thanks and appreciation to their many friends and customers for their patronage, coni.dence and consideration dur ing the vear now drawing to a close. They, likewise wish for ev eryone 365 days of health and hap piness in 1953. . We hope you will enjoy today’s paper. Merry Christmas. uted to everyone living in the two 1 —the spirit of kindness, courtesy villages last Thursday and Friday, and cordiality. How can this spirit Employees not living in the villages be better expressed than in a little were requested to get bags for them-; extra care and courtesy at the selves and their families a t: wheel of your car and in your Bailey Memorial Methodist church home, at your work and in your for Clinton Mills. Lydia employees received theirs at Providence school with a number of employees hand ling the big distribution and ar rangements for the two villages. More than 6,000 bags were dis tributed with the compliments of recreation? It seems a little thing to do— and yet it pays off in happiness, security and freedom from pain and tagedy. It costs nothing, takes no time and effort. pres ent"' and Santa in person for the presentation. The bags will bear the greeting, “Merry Christmas, from the Kiwanis club”. Christmas Eve Service At Episcopal Church The public is invited to a carol service and celebration of the Holy Communion at All Saints Episcopal Misson on Christmas Eve at 11:15 p. m. The service will be conducted by the'Rev. E. B. Clippard, rector of the church, who extends a welcome to visitors. The special Yuletide observance makes the first service to be held in their new church home, which oc cupies its present site on Calvert av enue and Holland street. Stores To Close For New Year Stores and business houses in the city generally will observe' Thurs day, January 1, as a holiday, it has So aloqg with your Christmas the company for Santa Claus. 2,900 j gifts this year vie a little extra bags went to L«ydid. Mills employees, and common sense, a little ex-! ^ ^ ^ announced by the Merchants and more than 3,100 at the Clinton tra thought toward preventing a n.,/ Mills. accident that might ruin not only The management stated that more your Chistmas,. but your life. than 400 crates of oranges went in ^ : the bags, 6,000 bags of candy, and; OFFICE TO CLOSE more than a ton of nuts. With each I bag there was expressed sincere best wishes for a very Merry Christ mas for each and every employee ’ and members of their families. Firms will stay open all day on Wednesday, December 31. The reg ular Wednesday afternoon closing will be resumed on January 7th, it i is also announced. The interruption H. A. Ropp states that the PMA in the closing schedule for the past be v closed Uew weeks- was made on account of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. tertained employees of The Indus' trial Supply company, their wives and friends with a banquet on Monday evening at the Clinton Tea Room. Mrs. Kenneth Baker presented her piano pupils in a Christmas re cital on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Frances Modene Finney and William Nathan Braze! were unit ed in marriage Saturday evening a* the Joanna Baptist church, with Rev. James B. Mitchell as the of ficiating minister. Miss Ruth Holland of Winston- Salem, N C„ and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hearn and daughter, also of Winston-Salem, are spending the Christmas season with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Holland. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Adair are spending some time in Hot Springs, fiak. Mrs. Carol! White Cbpeland is spending several days at Camp Butner, N. C., with Capt. Copeland. *Miss Mary Dillard of Columbia. Miss Lila Dillard of Barnwell, and John .Dillard and family of Augua- ta, Ga., are spending the holidays with their sister, Mrs. N. Reese Young. Mrs. Ayliffe Jacobs and ’ daugn- g?r^yIiHirngr^y>Mllng thr* - •* Christmas holidays with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Es telle B. Robinson, in Basley. Frank M. Boland has been elect ed president of the Kiwanis club for the year, succeeding E. Harry Wilkes. L. W. C. Blalock, 85, long a resi dent of the Goldville community, died last Thursday afternoon at hi.s home after an extended period of declining health. The following Winthrop college girls are spending the holidays at their homes here: Misses Ida Craw ford. Omega Monroe, Margaret Adair, Margaret Hipp, Jefn I^ay- ton, Ame Jacobs, Marcia Galloway,. Caolyn Henry, Margaret Johnson. Jane Little and Emily Dillard. Miss Margie Miller, student at Queens college, Charlotte, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E Miller, for the holidays. Miss Ruth Davis, student nursa at Duke University, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. John D. Duvis. Miss Annette Moorhead, student at Coker college, is spending tile holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moorhead, in Goldville. Mrs. Thurston Giles and suiai' son are spending some time a: Camp Pickett, Va., with Lieut. Giles. Mrs. Ansel B. Godfrey and daughter, Joy, are spending th ■ Christmas holidays with Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Dick in Raleigh, N. C. Lt. W. P. Jacobs, III, of Fort Bragg, N. C., is at home for two weeks to recuperate from a recent illness. Miss Frances Ruth Edwards, stu dent at Winthrop college, and Miss Dorothy Edwards, member of the Trenton school faculty, are with, their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. <V. Edwards, for the holidays. Miss Inez Young, who teaches in Kei^haw, is with her parents, M.\ and Mrs. John T. Young, for t holidays. Miss Martha Pitts, who teaches in Fort Mill, is at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pitts, Sr., for the holidays. Th following Clemson students are at home for the holidays: Roy Johnson, Ace Workman, John Spratt, Lewis and Harold Pitts. Miss Evelyn Henry, who teaches in Central, is with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Henry, for the holi days. Miss Frances Simpson, who teach es in the St. George school, is spending the Christmas season Wttn h$r parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Simpeon. Friends of Lt. D. H. McFadden, medical corps. Camp Stewart, Ga., will be interested to know he has returned to his assignment follow ing an illness and and a few Ja>s visit with his parents. Dr and Mrs. M. J. McFadden, in Inverness, F.a. office in Laurens, will Thursday, Friday and Saturday of i this week for the holidays. Friends of Mrs. W C. Shealy w be glad to know- she has returned to her home from the local hospital where she has been a patient for several weeks.