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The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable ' Site Clinton ©temttcto If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don't Get the News Volume LIV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, March 5, 1953 Number 10 LT. SEVERN SOMMERVILLE it. Sommerville Killed In Action In Korean War A message was received here Sunday night that Lt. Smith Se vern Sommerville, a former resi dent of Cross Hill, and honor grad uate of Presbyterian college, had been killed in action in Korea. News was received last week that he had received a fatal neck wound while at the front and was flown back to Japan for treatment. He died shortly thereafter in a hospit al. He had been in combat only a few days, having moved up from prisoner-of-war duty with his regi ment on Koje Island where he had served since being sent to the Far East last fall. Lt. Sommerville was in Com-; pany B, 17th Infantry Regiment. He was the son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Sommerville, his father serving the Liberty Springs Pres byterian church at Cross Hill for several years as pastor. He attend ed Clinton high school and gradu ated from Presbyterian college where he held many student offices and won mujrierous honors. He is survived by his parents, who reside in Barnardsville, N. C.; by his wife, the former Miss Jer- CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO PUT 51,000 MONTH IN SINKING FUND ♦ Gives Mayor Authority To Appoint Sinking Fund Commission. That the city council of Clinton is determined to build up the sinking fund for retirement of outstanding bonds is indicated by action taken Monday night. Council passed legis lation that will put $1,000 monthly to the credit of the fund beginning with March. The motion was made by Aider- man H. L. Eichelberger and support ed unanimously by other council members. The motion stipulated that payments to the fund were to con tinue until further action by council. Council also gave the mayor au thority to appoint a sinking fund commission of three members to re ceive and have jurisdiction over money due the sinking fund. This motion was also made by Alderman Eichelberger and unanimously con curred in by council. The meeting, largely of a routine nature, was presided over by Mayor Joe P. Terry, with all councilmen present: Hugh C. Ray, L. S. Reddeck, W. M. McMillan, Eichelberger, James Craine and Woodrow Wilson. City Clerk W. B. Owens read a statement of income and expenses for February, showing income of $34,291.19 and disbursements of $26,- 895.21. B. R. Austin, superintendent of the light and water department of the city, appeared before council to report on several matters affecting his department, chiefly the installa tion of pipes and fire hydrants in the Jones and Holland street area, and ll/bd/fyTcyeMet&t (//xfasMffy NATIONAL rie Payne of Plains, Va., and an in- taiit daughter; Mafgare?"Leigh; renevlftg X Walr power-situation-on bom last September; one sister, Mrs. Josh Able of Lowrys; six brothers, Atwell Sommerville, of Orange, Va.; Walter Sommerville of North Carolina; Edward Sommer ville, of Atlanta, Ga.; John Som- merville, student at the Theologi cal Seminary, Decatur, Ga.; Jimmie and Billie Sommerville of Kings college, Bristol, Va. Lt Sommerville finished at the college here in 1951. Three other brothers, Walter, Edward and John, also attended the institution. The announcement of his tragic death brought genuine regret to all here who knew him. His brother, John, to graduate this spring from the Seminary, was recently appointed by the board of World Missions of the Presbyterian Chruch, U. S., as a new missionary for evangelistic service in Korea. Wilder New Head Teachers Group R. P. Wilder, principal of the lo cal high school, has been elected president of the Laurens County Education Association for the year 1953-54. The election took place at the recent meeting of the associ- atiort held here in the high school auditorium at which time a sacred chorale of music was presented by the high school band, and a movie shown, “What Greater Gift.” Other officers elected were G. L. decker, Hickory Tavern, vice- president; J. Leroy Bums of Lau rens, secretary - treasurer; Miss Mary Johnson of this city, assistant secretary. W. R. Anderson of this city, and Miss Ruth Riddle of Lau- rens, were elected delegates to the National convention to be held in Miami, Fla. County Auditor Now On Her 'Rounds' Miss Jennie V. Culbertson, coun- tl auiitor, has announced her an nual itinerary to cover the county during the month of March. She will continue through the 25th, as began her rounds March 2 which given in her schedule in today’s paper. READ THE CHRONICLE ADVERTISEMENTS REGULARLY EACH WEEK It will pay you. It’s thrifty to shop first in this newspaper, then in the stores as prices change and new merchandiss is received and displayed. BE WISE— ' READ THE ADS North Broad street and Musgrove street, both of which were approved. Alderman Wilson, seconded by Al derman Craine moved that council proceed with Installation of the hy drants and water lines at an estimat ed cost of $4,600. To give residents of Musgrove and North Broad streets better electric service, it will be necessary to build new feeder lines from near the pow er plant by way of Laurens street (Gilts Chevrolet Co. building) across town to connect with present lines. The estimated cost is $2,500. Aider- men Wilson and Ray teamed in put ting this motion. Mr. Austin also put council on no tice that at some time in the near future the switchboard system at the power plant will need a complete re building. Growth of the town and outmoded equipment now in use will demand a major project at an early date, he said. Cost of the work, he estimated, will be at least $10,000. Painting of the city’s water tanks, both inside and outside, will be un dertaken shortly, according to moves made by council. A resolution was also passed giv ing Mr. Austin authoriton to act for the city in connection with damage to the city’s utilities installations and cleaning up the streets by the crews installing gas lines in the city. Com plaints have been numertms that water and sewen mains have been damaged, curbs and walks broken, streets kept closed too long, etc. Mr. Austin i was given authority to see that the city’s interests and demands in such matters be properly met. Mayor Terry evidently has a “sys tem’’ for getting the city's fire hy drants and street light standards re painted at little cost. When the sub ject came up Monday night, he said “Most of my painters are on the gang right now, but I’ll get around to it pretty soon,” indicating that after serving their present terms it won’t be long until they appear in mayor’s court again on the usual charges, and he will then put them to work. Council took no action on the pe tition of 27 householders, residents on the far end of Sloan street, Blu- ford and Mary streets, for electric service. The city, clerk was instructed to prepare a budget for the last six months of the present fiscal year. Council also increased the bond for the assistant clerk and treasurer from $1,000 to $10,000. Walter A. Davis, Sr. Passes At Hospital, Last Rites Here Walter A. Davis, Sr., 74, died last Thursday at State Park hospital after several months of declining health. The funeral services were con ducted Saturday afternoon from Gray Funeral Home by the Rev. J. H. Darr, with burial in Rose- mont cemetery. The rites were attended by a large gathering of friends and relatives with many floral tributes banked upon the. Pallbearers were Lander, Wal ter and Jason Davis, Fitzhugh, Mason and Ganlner Donnan. Mr. Davis was a native of Gar- tersville, Ga., but had spent most of his life in this county. He was a son of the late G. L. and Carrie Sexton Davis, and was a member of the First Baptist church of this city. He was highly regarded by many friends who will learn of his passing with regret. His first marriage was to Miss Mamie E. Young who lived only a short time after their marriage. His second wife, Mrs. Annie C. Davis, preceded him to the grave in November, 1942 Mrs. T. R. Holland Claimed By Death, Rites Held Here Mrs. Mary Finney Holland, 71, wife of Thomas R. Holland of this city, died last Wednesday afternoon at her home on Musgrove street fol lowing several years of declining health. The funeral services were con ducted Thursday afternoon at Broad Street Methodist church by the pas tor, Rev. E. K. Garrison, assisted hy Rev. J. H. Darr of the First Baptist church. Interment followed in Rose- mont cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack, Joe and McSween To Lead Special Services At A. R. P. Church The Associate Reformed Presby terian church has announced spec ial services for the week of March 16-22, Monday through Sabbath evening. The pastor, Dr. C. B. Betts, has announced that the guest minister will be Dr. John McSween of this city, *iow engaged in evangelistic work. He has been supplying the First Presbyterian church at Or lando, Fla., for the past several weeks and will return to the city for this special meeting. Members of all congregations of the city have been extended a cordial invitation to attend the week of services. Dr. McSween has announced the following themes for the week with all services to be held at 8:00 p. m. Monday, March 16—“God’s Con ditions of Revival.” Tuesday, March 17—“Power Un limited.” Wednesday, March 18—“The Se cret of Happiness.” Thursday, March 19—“God’s Call and Man’s Response.” Friday, March 20 —1 “What We Can Know About Religion.” Saturday, March 21 — “All-Out Christianity.” Sabath, March 22, 11:00 A. M.— “Religion In the Home.” Sabbath, March 22, 8:00 P. M.— “The Dynamite of the Gospel.” DR. EDOUARD PATTE Farm Supervisors Plan Special Meet The Supervisors of the Laurens County Soil Conservalioru,DasIrict held a supper meeting last Thurs day night in Laurens to make plans Holmes Holland, Brevard Patterson; ^ )r Water Conservation and Tan Ray, and Joe Hagins of Ab beville. The services were largely attend ed, with many floral offerings banked upon the grave indicative of the love and esteem in which she was held. Mrs. Holland was a native of this county where sfye had spent her en tire life. She was the daughter of the late Ross and Sarah Hunter Fin ney and was a member of Broad Street Methodist church. Admired and loved for her fine qualities of character, she leaves many to regret in her passing. Surviving besides her husband are J! "Kiwanis Follies' Set for March 19-20 big va- From this prvion survive 4 sons, | one Davis R- Holland of this W. A., Jr., W. J., E. B., C. B. of this| cit y: two daughters, Mrs. Henry T. city; one daughter, Mrs. R. S. Cres- 1 ^ earn of Winston-Salem, N. C., and well, of Greenville; three brothers-, ^ rs * Laurence W. Sanford of this J. Fletcher, of Laurens; Jason of ^ 1 ^’ one brother, Hunter Finney of this city, and Victor of Thomas-; y n ‘ on = ^ ha f-brothers Irby Hol- ville, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. F. L. j an * ° city, and Sulhvan Hol- Donnaix of near Clinton, Mrs. Iva; and w. At f nt ?’ - half -s ls - Watson of Enoree, Mrs. Austin Ber- te Tf’ ^ lss Holland of Green- ry of Spartanburg, and a number of n, - i:Hd Co,urab,a; Patte Directs 250th Concert Dr. Edouard Patte, director of the Presbyterian college robed choir, recently celebrated his 250th concert. Dr. Patte started with the college glee club in 1947. To produce something different he began studying the ancient masters—Bach and Handel, the students becoming very fond of thus different but beautiful music. During the year** he has put forth a choir with the characteristics of spirituality, fel lowship, and music that has been enthusiastically received oy many audiences. — . The group has made appearances in this state, Georgia, North Caro lina, Tennesse, Mississippi, Ala bama, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida and the District of Columbia. In giving programs in these ten states Dr. Patte and his singers have trav eled over 28,000 miles, with only one automobile accident. William R. Pitts To Enter Business In Smyrna, Ga. William R. Pitts leaves today for Smyrna, Ga., where he has pur chased the business of Sam Cleaners, Woodworking Shop Opens In City Clinton Woodworking Company, the city’s newest industry, is now occupying a recently consturcted and will take over the management J bu ^ ldin £ on Centennial street, and ownership Monday. His many I and , announce their °P enin g ln *0- friends will be interested in the an-j P a P er - nouncement of his new business ven-i The new shop will manufacture ture and at the same time will re-; ca bmets, window units, mantels, gret to learn he is leaving Clinton i and ot her rnillwork, and where he has lived his entire life. ! rank among the finest of its Mr. Pitts is long experienced in kind ln t" 6 st a te. The new build- the dry cleaning business and has purchased a well equipped and es tablished business. He will be joined in two weeks by Mrs. Pitts, who will assist him with the office work. His ing is well adapted with plenty of room and equipment * for all types of cabinet or similar work, with free estimates gladly given, the management.states. Robert Spencer and Charlie Pen- children will remain here with his mother, Mrs. Ina Vance Pitts, until land are in charge of the plant, the close of the school session, when 1 ^ they will move to Smyrna. Howard Smith To Head Merchants Association Free Cooking School Is Largely Attended The recent free Frigidaire cook ing school, conducted at the ar mory by Baldwin Appliance com- _ pany, was largely attended both F. Howard Smith was named pres- J da . ys ’ twenty free food certifi- ident of the Merchants association catea awa y wltb * be coropl 1 ’ District Week,” and other activities of the District. The educational committee of the supervisors’ prbgnam for greater service attended the meeting. Oth er invited guests were farm ma chinery dealers of the county ahd Bennie B. Blakely, county super visor. Brice M. Lathan, Area Conserva tionist, of the Soil Conservation Service, from Anderson, was the guest speaker. He spoke on the Program for Greater Service and Soil and Water Conservation Dis trict Week, which is to be held May 10-16, 1953, by the Laurens District and eight other county districts in this area. The educational committee will meet Friday, March 6, at 4:00 p m. in the office of J. LeRoy Burns, county superintendent of educa tion, to, make plans for activities to be carried out during the spec ial week. Members of the com mittee are: W. P. Dickson. District Supervisor, chairman; Rev. W. C. Alexander, Ora; Roger Blakely, Vocational Agriculture teacher; C. B. Cannon, county agent; and G. Miller McCuen, chairman County Board of Trustees, School District No. 55. Ryan F. Lawson, chairman of the local board of district supervis ors, presided over the meeting. Other district supervisors are: W P. Dickson, Clinton; Sam B. Flem ing Ora; J. W. Tinsley, and James D. Wasson of Laurens. Also pres ent were C. B. Cannon, countv agent ;-J B. O’Dell, W. H Fleming, and M. Y. Blakely, Soil Conserva tion Service technician of the local county unit office. Cub Scouts Get Awards At Lion Club Meeting The Lions club was host to Pack 21, local Cub Scouts group, at its annual “Cub Scout” meeting Friday evening at Hotel Mary ■usg(fwe. The Cubs brought their fathers to the meeting. Also present were L. L. Stanley, of Greenville, Scout execu tive for the Blue Ridge council, John >H. Hunter, Jr., local Cubmaster, and the den mothers: Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Mrs. Carroll W. Copeland, Mrs. George Huguely, Mrs. Francis Bla lock, Mrs. Perry Moore. Mr. Stanley made a talk pertain ing to Scouting and presented awards to the local pack, including the charter for 1953, awards for rei- istering on time, having trained lead ers, and being “two deep” in lead ership. Individual awards to Cub Scou‘s who have completed projects during the year went to the following: Bobcat pins: Tyler Payne, Gearge Holland. - • Wolf award: Joey Powell. Bear award: Milton Moore and Freddie Fowler. Lion award: Jim Godfrey. Gold arrow points: Joey Powell, Milton Moore, Jim Godfrey. Silver arrow points: Bunky Bla lock, Fayrell Furr, Billy Chisholm, Ronnie Moore, Jim Godfrey. During the evening the Cubs put on a program, consisting of several songs and skits. Also appearing on the program was a trio of high school girls, Mary Sue Darr, Anna Corley, and Joan Ray. It was announced that a meeting of the pa-ck will be held in the college military room Friday evening at 7:30. All Cubs and parents are re quested to attend. for the year beginning April 1. | ments of Dixie-Home Stores. “Kiwanis Follies,” with a bundle of musical skits and rious numbers, will be presented by the local Kiwanis club on the evenings of March 19 and 20 in the high school auditorium. The Follies, which made a big hit last year, is again directed this year by Doug Blanton, assisted by Bruce Galloway, both Presbyterian college students. The parts will be taken by members of the club, assisted by some of the “star” tal- ship drive will get underway in two ’efit of the icty. ’weeks. / Gussie. A meeting held Tuesday morning n-T* 16 - 90 * 1001 w, as conducted by at the Clinton hotel was for the pur- Gwen O Connell, nationally pose of naming new officers, direc- ra^ ous home economist, tors, and making plans for activities ! P n t " e closing day the grand free for the coming year. P nze was a Frigidaire electric Other officers are: J. B. Jordan, rang*- It was won by Mrs. Michael vice-president; Mrs. Perry M. Moore, secretary, and James E. Wolfe, treas urer. Directors of the association are: J. W. (Bill) Abrams, I. Mac Adair, W. C. Baldwin, S. Carl Chaney, C. C. Giles, Van S. Jones, J. B. Jordan, Harry C. Layton, W. M. McMillan, Mrs. Perry M. Moore, H. Earl Payne, Tom Plaxico, D. B. Smith, Howard F. Smith, and Lewis Smith. It was announced that a member- Dr. M. W. Brown Loses Mother Friends of Dr. and Mrs. Mar shall W. Brown will sympothize with them in the death of his moth er, Mrs. B. *W. Brown, who passed away Thursday afternoon at the home of a daughter in Steubenville, Ohio. Services wefie held and in terment followed at her home in Newbum, Tenn., on Sunday. Beta Club Members To Attend State Meet Seventeen Clinton high school Beta club members and their spon sor, Miss Grace Lucille Garrison, will go to Columbia Friday for a busy week-end at the South Caro lina Beta club convention. Those planning to attend are: Maudie Young, Rivanna Hill. Ada Ann Furr, Deborah Dixon, Peggy’ Mclnvaille, Ellen Fraser, Mary Sue Darr, Charles Malpass, R. C Wilkie, Lawrence Young. Barbara Sharpton, Mar garef Mitchell, Nancy Simmons, William Coats, Helen Anderson, Robert Finley and Emma Gray. Rev. J. K. Lowton Moves From City Rev. J. K. Lawton has accepted the pastorate of the Poplar Springs Baptist church in this county near Ware Shoals. He and his family resided here on Woodrow street while Mr. Lawton served as super intendent of missions in the Lau rens Baptist association. They moved the past week to the church parsonage. Lt. Edward Walters Home From Korea Lt. Edward Walters has returned to the States after twelve months service in the F\u- East as an army aviator. Lt. Walters, a graduate of Pres byterian college, was located :n Fayetteville, N. C., before entering service. He married the former Miss Dorothy Stutts, who with their three sons, made her home here with her mother, Mrs. F M. Stutts, while he was overseas. FOOD... Is An Important Item With Housewives You will find helpful Gro cery and Market News in THE CHRONICLE every week from leading food stores in the city. Read the advertisements reg ularly — they tell you about changing prices each week and where you can supply your needs and buy to advantage.