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Thursday* May 14, 1953 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Pare Seven Society... (Continued from page three) ter, served sandwiches, cookies and iced drinks. The evening circle, Mrs. Sloan Todd, chairman, met with Mrs. W. W. Arrington as hostess. Miss Katherine Blakely, who is secretary for Christian Literature apd Education, had arranged the program on that topic. Taking part were Mrs. Marion Nabors, Mrs. L. M, Wilson, Mks. C. Bynum Betts and Mrs. James P. Sloan. A box. was packed for the mountain mission. During a social hour a refresh ment course was sen joyed. B&PW Cub: . Study United Notions, Send Clothing Aid The National Federation of Bus iness and Professional Women’s clubs, reports a recent upsurge of in terest in international affairs among groups and communities that hither to have been chiefly pre-occupied with local problems. Surveying the situation through its 7,850 clubs located in all parts of the country, Hawaii and Alaska, the Federation reports that the greatest percentage of increased interest has developed in the smaller cities and towns. Mrs. Esther W. Hymer, official ob server at the United Nations for the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs, states: “Our National Federation of Bus iness and Professional Women’s clubs is focusing attention on the positive accomplishments of the United Nations. These too often are ignored in discussions on what has not been achieved. As the best shield against false propaganda our clubs are assigning -themselves research projects on what is being done to improve living conditions and well being of people as the result of United Nations’ efforts—for example, in Brail, four out of five children had never tasted milk until the United Nations Children’s Fund in stalled a dehydrating plant for man ufacturing powdered milk—a project which the Brailian government has taken over.” - The local club is spending clothing to the German youth centers to as sist young people escaping from the Eastern one. The Federation World Friendship Fund gives financial aid to business and professional women from other countries who seek to add to their value b<y visiting here but are handi capped by the limited amount of currency they are able to take from i their own countries. Many more are I RESSIONAL New and Used I Tractors and Equipment SALES - SERVICE Authorized Dealer For FORD TRACTORS — DEARBORN IMPLEMENTS AND ALL TYPES , INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT . FOR SALE fWO USED FORD TRACTORS. ONE 2-ROW AVERY WITH DISC TILLER, HAR ROW, PLANTERS AND CULTIVATORS. 1-ROW TRACTOR WITH TILLER, PLANTERS AND CULTIVATORS. SERVICE... ON ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS IN OUR WELL- EQUIPPED SERVICE DEPARTMENT. James Penland, Foreman Clinton Implement Company HOWARD WATKINS . Musgrpve Street Extension — Near Stock Barn QUALITY MEATS AT THE COUNTRY MARKET Phone 98 i Ready Mixed MEAT LOAF, lb 99c Pork Ham ROAST, lb. ..:65c N. Y. State (Aged) CHEESE, lb. O^C / . 1 - ’ Boneless BEEF STEW, lb. . 5 Ballard’s BISCUITS, 2 cans ..., 29c Fresh GREEN SHRIMP, lb. * , ' V ! Mullets, lb. 29C Q—How did the term “pork barrel” originate and what does it mean? ^ A—The “pork barrel” is in reality the U S. Treasury, from which Con gressmen vote appropriations for public works and public buildings which are of’special benefit to their Districts (and sometimes to their campaigns for re-election). Enemies of the first harbor improve ments bill, which Congress passed March 3. 1823, charged its ad vocates voted for tfe bill for political reasons merely to get some thing for their Districts. The bill’s opponents compared these de mands upon the federal Treasury to the rush made by slaves on southern plantations when the pork barrel was opened. Later any legislation for purposes of ( political patronage was called “oork barrel” legislation. Q—How long has this country had federal social security? A—The Social Security Act became law on Aug. 14, 1935. Some observers claim that first federal participation in general public welfare pro grams, however, came in 1785 ; when lands in the Northwest Territory were reserved by the federal government for establishment of public - schools in various townships. Q—How many of our older citfaiens are receiving benefits under the Social Security program? A—At the start of 1952 there were 13 million persons in this country wbo had reached the age of <^. About 3.3 million of them were getting pay ments under the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Program; another 2.7 million were recipients of Old-Age Assistance under the federal- state grants program which is also under the Social Security Act. Q—I sometimes see the phrase, “Senatorial courtesy” used in reference to appointments. How does it work? A—This is a long-standing custom of the Senate that It will refuse to approve nominations submitted by the President if the majority-party Senators representing the state In which the nominee resides have not given their prior approval of the nomination. The practice usually does not apply to cabinet positions. Q—What Is the purpose of President Eisenhower’s plan to reorganise the Department of Agriculture? A—The President said the plan's objectives are to place administration ... Of fem japframs dose to the state and local levels. The new plan .*' wouldVloprovide tor two more Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture and an administrative assistant to the Secretary to aid in supervision of the Department. (Cspyrlfkl IMS. OMfr.Ml.Ml Qa.ri.rlr) Driver License Deadline Set For June 30 sue the new permits over the coun ter with virtually no delay. Columbia.—The prospect of lines forming for the renewal of driven licenses appeared imminent today! as the number of drivers seeking i last week, the State Highw-ay De- the 1953-57 permits dwindled again 1 partment reported. Only 38,825 renewals were issued during the week ending Mky 2, to bring the total since March to 435,- 533, considerably below the week-r ly average of 50,000 the Highway Deparament considers necessary if all drivers are to get their new li censes by June 30. Those failing to renew their li-} censes by the deadline wil have to take a complete examination, in cluding the road test. Chief High-1 way Commissioner Claude R. Mc- Millian has warned. While the initial response to the plea to “renew early" was encour aging, the pace of renewals began to slacken in April, and Highway Department officials now foresee possibilities of a jam that may pre vent some drivers from getting the new permits before the deadline. Commisioner McMillian pointed out today that now, during the cur rent lull, is the time to apply for renewals. Adequate personnel vs on hand at the Columbia office and at 18 full-time field offices to is- COMING! W«T — CIS NITWOIK — MCM IICOIDS May 29 Clinton Mill Ball Park Also TALENT CONTEST Sponsored by Lions Club OFFICE SUPPLIES Complete line, all the little items needed for the office CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. Phone 74 ARP Church Marks 150th Anniversary j Winnsboro, May 9.—The 26,000- i member Associate Reformed Pres byterian church observed its 150th anniversary Saturday. Several hundred members at tended the denomination’s day-long anniversary observance at the Winnsboro. Brick Church 12 miles west of The ARE. SyncxL-with churches- J in every Southern state east of the Mississippi and in Missouri and Arkansas, was organized at the Brick Church May 9, 1803. Ebenezer Erskine led the seces sion of the Associate Reformed Presbytery from the Established Church of Scotland in 1733. The Reformed Presbyterian organized 10 years later. Members of both Presgyteries came to America and united at Philadelphia in 1992. The Southern branch of the denomina tion withdrew in 1822 and has re mained separate since th£t time. In his anniversary sermon, the Rev. W. W. Boyce, dean of Ers kine Theological Seminary, told the group today that the challenge con- being offered hospitality and assist ance as they travel through the country on the exchange of persons program. In practical ways the clubs arc supplementing what the United Na tions is aiming to do—to bring about a closer understanding among the peoples of every land. fronting the Church is to give to the world the message of the sal vation of Christ. eH said ’ the Church represented the best in the, past, the present and the ,hot>e for, the future. Dr. T. H. MfcGill of Gastonia, N. C., related the history of the denomination and Dr. W. A. Ken nedy of Blaekstock traced the his tory of the Brick Church back to pre-Revol.utionaxy days. Other leaders speaking at morn ing an afternoon sessions included Dr. P. 'L. Grier of Newberry, Mod erator of hte ARP General Synod; Dr. C. E. Edwards of Columbia; and Dr. A. J. Ransom of Lan- Wasson Encouraged In Congress Race Robert C. Wasson, who establish ed his campaign headquarters in Greenville and in Laurens recently, commented yesterday on the “ex cellent response he has received all over the district.” He declared that “I feel I have people in Laurens count will come an excellent chance to win if the to the polls in strength on June 2nd. They have always been nice to me in my races, and I sincerely hope they will continue supporting me.” / DR. L B. MARION NATUROPATH Res. 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PEARSON, LEROY DEAN, Lydia. •PVT. WILLIE WALLENZINE, Fort Jackson. ELECT CONGRESSMAN 4th District b FARMER AND LABORER: Born and reared on a farm. Bob Ashmore gained his education by working as a farmer, store clerk, ticket seller and mail carrier. RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC LEADER: He is an active Baptist layman, having served as a Sunday School teacher, super intendent, deacon, and officer of County Baptist Association. He is a member and leader of many civic and fraternal organizations. VETERAN: Bob Ashmore volunteered for service in World War II. He served in the Army at home and overseas for three and one-half years. He is active in veterans' organi zations and the Reserve Corps. EXPERIENCED: Fighting for law and order. Bob Ashmore served as Solicitor of Greenville County and has been Solicitor of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Greenville and Pickens Counties) since 1936. He has proven himself worthy of pubhc trust.