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ri / The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable ®ltr (Elintmt (Eljramrlf If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the News Volume LIV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, October 15, 1953 Number 42 Presbyterian Men Gather Here To Talk Stewardship * X *+• A large number of laymen and ministers of South Carolina Pres bytery assembled here Sunday eve ning at six o’clock for a meeting called by the stewardship commit tee to explain thp action of the South Carolina Synod last fall in adopting the essential features of the Texas Plan for the stewardship and finance program the coming y The meeting convened in the Presbyterian college chapel and was presided over by Chairman Robert C. Wasson. He explained the purpose, recommendations of the committee, and the proposed budget for the presbytery, together with capability and minimum pro- portionment quotas for all churches in the presbytery comprising Abbe ville, Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties. The program was interrupted in order that all in attendance at the meeting might go to the dining hall for a dutch supper served by the college. Returning to the chapel other members of the committee, Hugh Jacobs of this city, Rev. Sam Lip- sey of Smyrna, Rev. Larry Robin son of Laurens, and Rev. Fred Mc Gill of the Greenville church in Abbeville county,- explained the work of the presbytery and synod, the assessments given the churches and the need of raising the amounts as allocated to the varied causes in order to catry on the work ade quately. Presbytery approved a minimum budget of $87,513 as presented by the committee, $58,635, 67 per cen| for general assembly’s causes, ant $28,880, 33 per cent, for synod’s causes. Presbytery pauses were listed as $13,130, and Christian Education quota as $5,000. - » * ' Blue Hose Stand On Top In Little Three Presbyterian is enjoying leader ship of South Carolina’s college football Little Three, both on the gridiron and in the stands. The Blue Stockings, who visit Davidson Saturday afternoon, got a 1-0 jump toward the Little Three football crown here last Friday by upsetting heavily favored Wofford, 7-6. And a review of attendance be fore which the three colleges have played showed Presbyterian also leading there. In its three games, at home and away, it has played before an av erage crowd of 7,000. Wofford has had 4,800 see it, on an average, at its five appearances. Newberry in three games, has played before an average crowd of 3,667. Another leg on the Little Three title will be determined this Satur day when Newberry, idle last week, visits Wofford at Spartanburg in an afternoon game. If Wofford wins, Newberry can throw the race into a three-way tie Thanksgiving Day by beating Presbyterian. If Wofford loses, the title game will be between New berry and Presbyterian on Turkey Wofford J 1 .800 Newberry J Presbyterian * 1 - bb 1 NEW RESIDENTS HERE Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sechrest, for merly of High Point, N. C., have moved to Clinton and wil ofccupy a residenge on the Greenwood Mfh- way. Mr. and Mrs. Sethreit are connected with Standard Plywoods, ■ Inc. f ■ One-Platoon Football Favored By PC's Johnson *\ One platoon football is helping small colleges. Dr .Walter A. John son, director of athletics at Presby terian college, told the Greenville Touchdown club Monday. The small school cannot afford the cost of two-platoon play, Dr. Johnson said. The coach of the Blue Hose from 1915 to 1940 also said he thought the game was as interesting to watch. “Our team showed last Friday night against Wofford that the game can be played the full way with a small squad,’’ he said. Dr. Johnson cited the Blue Stock ings had a squad of 87 last year*. This year there are at 44 out for football. “And we have a pret ty good team,” he said. The athletic director praised the spirit shown by the PC team against Wofford. “Six of them played 58 to 60 minutes,” he said. Dr. Johnson, who was introduced by Dr. Jack Martin, reviewed foot ball from the time officials used bean bags to drop on rule infrac tions to the present day. “The game has progressed wonderfully,” he said; and expressed the belief foot ball spectators would see even greater strides in the future. The Touchdown Club member^ saw movies of the first half of the 7-6 game in which Presbyterian upset Wofford. Co-Captains George Blue of Union and Luther Shealy Several Thousand Visitors Expected for ‘Open House , Elaborate Plans Going Forward for Red Letter Day at Joanna Community With Joanna Cotton Mills As Host. Tour To Be Made With Guides, Products Shown, Refreshments Served at Club House. Public Cordially Invited. Preparations are nearly complete for the first large scale open house event ever to be scheduled at Joanna Cotton Mills Co., America’s largest manufacturer of window shade cloth. A division of the Joanna Western Mills Co. of Chicago, the South Car olina plant will open its doors to the general pi*>lic next Wednesday, Oct. 21st, from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Walter Regnery, executive officer of the company and vice-president of Joanna Western, said plans include conducted tours of the mill, a show- belong tb the company and are rent ed to employees at nominal jeost. Also company owned is a modern brick apartment bidding with 24 units for the use of employees who want such accommodations. Many employees have built their own homes. The company also builds homes and sells them to employees at cost to encour age home ownership. The Joanna Memorial hospital, fi nanced jointly by a gift from the Regnery family and voluntary con tributions from 1300 Joanna employ- AUDITOR COMMENDS CITY OFFICIALS ON PROGRESS MADE Finances In Improved Condition Ovvr Last Year, Examination Reveals. The firt worth of the town of Clinton is $1,500,372.83 according to an audit of the city’s books recently completed by E. L. McGowan, cer tified public accountant, of Colum bia. This is an increase of $71,012.- 50 over 1952. Trinity Ridge Girl Chosen County 'Maid of Cotton' ing of end products made from Jo- years. Providing 15 beds, the build anna fabrics, and light refreshments, i ing and hospital equipment is val- With assistant treasurer, J. B. Hart ued at more than $150,000. Complete as chairman a dozen people rep- with operating room, X-ray equip- resenting both management and em ployees compose the special commit tee on arrangements. More than one hundred of the mill’s people will act as guides and hostesses. It is antici- ees, has been in operation for fo^rj $755,000 is in outstanding bonds. The bond account was decreased $30,(500 during the year, according to the audit. Total assets of the city increased by $38,108.03 over the ment, laboratory, and obstetrical de- 1952 figure. partment, the hospital has a register- Mr. McGowan, in submitting the ed nurse as administrator. audit to the mayor and city council. Unique at Joanna is the profit-1 was very complimentary on the progress made in the city financial affairs during the year and in the way the records were kept. sharing plan or bonus award dis- pated that several thousand visitors tributed in the form of a wage div- will go through the Joanna plant. ; idend which sometimes approaches Senior high schools from Laurens <10 per cent of an employee’s annual and Newberry counties have been j wage. Some $2,280,000 has been dis- extended special invitations to attend tributed in such bonuses to employ- i books, Mr. McGowan recommended thi* event by classes as an educa-iees since 1937. This bonus is a gift 1 drastic changes in methods and In the largely attended contest held in the Laurens high school last Thursday night to name the Laurens County Maid of Cotton, Miss Pat Cain won first honor with Miss Pat Simmons, also of Laurens, as runner-up. There were eight entries in the contest: Misses Bobbie Wardell of Laurens, Pat Cain of Trinity Ridge, Pat Simmons of Laurens, Betty Jean Kennington of Lau rens, Lois Abercrombie of Barks dale, Rachel W’atts of Mountville, ” ‘ "" u . u ♦ *,» A nn Satterfield of Owings, and The balance sheet shows total ( Ehzabcth Compton o( Gra * C3urt Judges were R. A. Jolley, Jr., of Greenville; Jim Simkins of Green ville; and Buber Crawford of Un ion. The contest was sponsored by the Jaycees of Laurens, with ex penses of the event borne jointly by Clinton and Lydia Mills, Jo anna Mills, Laurens Hosiery Mills. Laurens Mills and Watts Mills. Miss Cain, daughter,of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cain, was crowned by Miss Miriam Stevenson, Lander col lege student. Miss South Carohna of 1953. After the contest Miss assets of $2,322,345.93, while lia bilities are $821,973.10, of which tional project. The tours will enable 1 from Joanna Mills, and is dependent visitors to observe the actual work- upon the company’s making a profit, ings of a complete cotton mill from It has been given in 14 of the past of Pacolet, were guests of The News j the bales of raw cotton, through 115 years. at the luncheon. Assistant Coach each manufacturing process, to com- The well-rounded activities at Jo- Norman Sloan of PC narrated the | pieted fabrics which are used for anna include athletic teams, and the game movie. Joint Meet For County Civic Clubs Tuesday, October 20 window shades, draperies, curtain Joanna Club House, the community material, dress goods, and industrial center that provides a meeting place textiles. Joanna Cotton Mills Co. is j for all Joanna organizations. During the largest taxpayer in Laurens the Open House event at the end of county. The annual payroll exceeds the tour, guests will be served light five million dollars.- I refreshments in the Joanna CIu More than one-half of the mill’s House, and will see an interesting The annual joint meeting of aU civic clubs in the county will be held at the fair grounds on Tues day, October 20, at 7:30. The advance sale of tickets to the barbecue supper indicate that a large group of members will be present for this enjbyable occasion* those in charge state. The joint meeting this year is sponsored by the Clinton Exchange club. Each club will be called on to present a stunt and a suitable prize will be given for the best per formance. The barbecue will be prepared by Walter Lynch of Mountville. S. A. Timmons is president of the sponsoring club. It will be recalled that a year: Cam was presented a number of ago, following an audit of the city’s gifts in preparation for her trip to Clemson college in November to compete in the state contest. Mrs. Sara DeLoach was chair man of the county committee hand ling the contest, with Carroll Sex ton as master of ceremonies. An entertainment program be fore the contest included a skit by the Jaycees, vocal number by Miss es Angela Watts and Sara Stevens, and a variety act by Miss Phyllis O’Dell. practices in the city offices, prin cipally relating to bookkeeping, purchasing, and build-up the sink ing fund. In his communication submitted with the audit, Mr. McGowan said: “Please allow us to congratulate the officials of the Town of Clinton for the progress made during the past year. We find these official have attempted, and in most cases, succeeded in Marshall Succeeds Almy On ROTC Staff At College County Unit Of State Employees Names’ Officers Chief Warrant Officer James C. j The Laurens county unit of the Marshall, Jr., has joined the staff South Carolina State Employees of the Presbyterian College Reserve Association has been perfected with B& PW Club Hears Talk By Goodwill Ambassador William P. (Billy) Putnam, Jr, of Laurens, a junior at Presbyte- Officers’ Training Corps, Lt. Col. Francis V. Smith announced yester day. the election of officers last week at a barbecue meeting held at the VFW hut on the Laurens-Cllnton He succeeds WOJG Benjamin F. highway, attended by 324 members The Ads Are All-Important To You The advertising columns of THE CHRONICLE each week carry important and helpful advertising “news” from busi ness ftms. They tell you of latest prices and values in gro ceries, meats, clothing, dry goods, automobiles and all lines of merchandise. They help you in supplying the daily needs for your family and home. Shop in THE OHRONNICLB first Newspaper idVtfrtBdng has no substitute. It doe* .not hang on the air ... it Is not brief headline* here or there with a momentary interest. Ads have an important local quality. And this newspaper reaches just about everybody in this town and community, not just fractions of audiences. Newspaper advertising helps you to buy well and save. tht ballroom of Hotel Mary Mus- grove. The International Relations com mittee, of which Mrs. Brack Dut ton is chairman, was in charge of the program. Mr. Putnam was one of only two Southerners among the 62 goodwill envoys representing 50 communi ties in 17 states to make the trip from Quebeck aboard the Student Travel Ship. He toured Scotland, lived in Scot tish homes in order to absorb some thing of the manners and customs of the Scottish people. Edinburgh served as headquarters, but for a time he was a guest in the home of Peter W. Weir, “Dean of Guild City, and Royal Burgh of Dun fermline.” Mr. Putnam said that the idea of the experiment was to acquaint the young people of the various coun tries so that later, as they grew old er and became active in the afairs of their countries, there would be a greater chance for peace. Stockman Winner Food Freezer carrying out rec ommendations made during the au- 1800 employees live in the Joanna-display of end products made from l dit ending August 31, 1952. The ft- community. More than 400 homes!Joanna cloth. nancial records are adequate and accurately maintained. The finan cial position has improved as is clearly reflected in Exhibit A. The officials are now making a month- j ly deposit to the sinking fund. In ternal control on money and pur chases has been installed and the treasurer has insisted these controL be maintained at all times. We do not believe any recommendations for improving the financial rec ords are necesary. The only rec- omendation we have for improving the financial position is the offic ials should consider some method of improving on tax colections. The taxes receivable have increas ed $3,013.81 during the past year and have been gradually increasing for several years. We wish to thank the officials for their coope ration during this examination.” A comparative balance sheet and statement of income and expenses for the years 1952 and 1953 are pub lished in today’s issue of The Chronicle. Copies of the entire audit are on file at the office of the city clerk and treasurer and are available to any interested citizen. Mayor J. P. Terry, in speaking of the progress made during the year, expressed his appreciation to mem bers of city council, the clerical Davidson Is Saturday Foe Of Blue Hose Ahny, Jr., who recently completed a three-year tour o< duty at the col lege. Mr. Almy has been ordered to report to Camp Stonetnan, Calif,, on November 20 for assignment overseas to the Far East. and friends M. T. Motes of Laurens, was elected president; Sam Earle of Laurens, vice-president; Mrs. Sadie Workman of Laurens, secretary; and Mrs. Blanche Rasor of this city, treasurer. Directors named were M. T. Mr. Marshall, a native of Chari lotte, with 13 years of arniy service behind him, came here from Fort | Motes, ex officio, C. B. Cannon, G Bragg, N. C., where he was station- B. O’Dell, D. J. Bull, Dr. B. O. ed with the 449th Field Artillery Whitten of this city, Miss Jennie V. Observation Battalion. Prior to; Culbertson, Mrs. Mabel Little, W. ... nr that he was stationed in Japan for M. Nash, Jr, Ansel B. Godfrey of nan college, whospent the summer j more than two years at the Tokyo, this city, Sam Earle. dor under thl 9“* rlenn “ ter Dep0 '’ ^ world ' 5 l S,at ' ‘ h * in International Living, was speak er Tuesday night at the dinner meeting of the B&PW club, held in oc- largest. casion and making brief talks were Mr. Marshall served with the'.Carroll T. Moon, president. Dill D 80th Juartermaster Company of the Beckman, legislative chairman; 80th Infantry Division in the Euro- j Walter W. Hanna, legislative co- pean Theatre during World War chairman; and Mrs. Anne Agnew,' II. He won a Bronze Star and four executive secretary and treasurer, campaign ribbons. In his address President Moon The new PC military staffer is told the employees that they have Big The new Colonial Stores Super Market gave away a General Elec tric 11 cubic foot deluxe food freez er on Saturday at the close ef busi ness as previously announced. Winner of the completely auto matic, 389 pounds food capacity machine was Roy Stockman of 31) E. Carolina avenue, Otis city, and the award was made to him by Manager Van S. Jones. Mr. Stock- man is employed by Joanna Cotton Mills. TIT • WOMAN’S CLUB MEET The Woman’s club will meet married and has one daughter. Vance Appointed State Vice-President American Bankers Group The appointment of Robert M. Vance, president of M. S. Bailey & Son, Bankers, as vice-president of the American Bankers Asociation for South Carolina has been an nounced by Everett D. Reese, new ly elected president of the associa tion, and president of The Park National Bank, Newark, Ohio. As vice-president for South Caro lina, Mr. Vance will have the re sponsibility of membership activi ties on behalf of the A. B. A. and will maintain liason between the an obligation to count for some thing, that they should equip them selves to perform their duties to the best of their ability. M. E. Royster presided before President Motes took the gavel. Two of England's Top Tennis Stars To Ploy At PC Two of England's brightest tennis stars will appear in exhibition matches at Presbyterian college next Friday afternoon, Ocober 23. - Charles Hare, former British Da vis Cup captain and number one ranking player, and his wife, the former Mary Hardwick of Wibht- man up fame, are scheduled to ap The “iron men” of Presbyterjan college go after their third straight football victory when they invade p. m. Davidson Saturday afternoon at 2 The Hosemen received their tag as men of iron after last »eek’$ stuning 7-6 upset of Wofford Only 17 players were used by PC in this fracas, five of them going the full 60 minutes and four others seeing more than 55 minutes of action. This week-end!* annual battle of Presbyterians is expected to devel op into another air versus ground duel, with the Blue Stockings counting upon aerials and the Wild cats presenting a sharp rushing at tack. Presbyterian will rely upon the strong left arm of Quarterback Harry Hamilton to spearhead the passing game. Running chore j for the Hosemen will be handled most ly by Halfbacks George Blue and Curtis Freeman and Fullback Gene Carter. These men have been the ^ im P° rtant offensive threats in PC’s force, department heads and em- triumphs against one loss so ployees for their coperation. “We| rai L yea*. fee! we have made substantial and | . ^, lch has ,ost tfvret worthwhile progress,” he said. 1 * ar ou ^ games to stronger powers, presents a rushing attack national association and individual pear 0 “ a U* w eather courts at 2 banks in the state. Mr. Vance is a past South Caro lina Bankers Association group leader, past member of the Execu tive Committee of the South Caro-. p. m. They will stage a clinic prior to the exhibition matches. A highlight of the afternoon will be a tennis match between Hare and Presbyterian’s Allen Morris, end various state and civic associa tions. CENTURY CLUB TO MEET The Century club will meet Tues day afternoon, October 20, at 4:00 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Newton Jones. lina Bankers Association, and at brilltent new star on the national present he is also Assistant Treas-I tennis boiyzon. This is set for 2:30 urer of the Clinton and Lydia Cot- ] p m ton Mills, and a director of Clinton _. Cottons, Inc., New York City, a'SlX Registrants mnnbtr <* the local Kiw«nis club C 0 ||ed IfltO Service Six men were ordered to report Tuesday to the county draft board and were forwarded to Columbia for induction^ into the armed forces. This was said by the board to be the lowest number selected for induction during any month since September, 1952. Listed were Joseph Earle Lyons, Laurens; James Vernon Lowe, Cluiton; Car’ Taylor, Ware Shoals; PROGRAM AT CHURCH OF GOD Thefe will be a program, “The Search In Vain,” given at the Tuesday evening, October 20, .atj£hunch of God on Elizabeth street j David Lee Campbell, Fountain Inn; 7:30 at the Clinton Mills Commun-TSimaxyTT-October 18, at 7:15. - Th« Floyd Walk, Jr., Clinton; and Has- ity house. ! public is invited. . 1 kell Williams Wax, Clinton. It is noted from the auoit that the city’s income from September 1, 1952, to August 31, 1953, was $396,- 138.C!, while expenditures were $324,654.46, leaving a net income of $71,483 55. Income increased $13,- 097.58 over the previous year, while expenditures increased $9,141.69. Current assets consist of $19,932,- 25 cash in banks and various fund:.; accounts receivable, $60,169.51 (made up largely of paving assess ments due, light and water accounts for the current month, and taxes due; inventories of $19,624.48. Capital assets (streets, buildings, light and water plant, electric lines, sewer and water lines, and other property owned by the city) are listed at $2,144,345.29. The city has $103,971.03 in its sinking fund for retirement of bonds, an increase of $7,319.87 over the previous year. Other than outstanding bonds, the city’s liabilities consist princi- pally of the current accounts pay able, $13,250.39, and notes payable, $37,400. It wil be noted that the largest item of city revenue is $188,652 04 for the sale of electric power. Against this income is charged $77,- 495.52 for power purchases, $11,- 356.65 for light plant maintenance, and $11,479.56 for plant salaries. This shows a profit of about $88,- 000 for the electric power depart ment, which also furnished power for lighting streets, valued at $5,- 078.T4. Water department revenue is list ed at $40,802.93, while water plant maintenance is $16,837.53 and sew er maintenance is $9,093.63. Part of the light plant salaries can be charged to the water plant. which had North Carolina State reeling in the first half last week end. Bulldozing Fullback LeRoy Fargason and Halfback Jimmy Thacker are the main wheels in making this machine go. Leading the Hose defenders in. trying to stop this pair will be Cen ter Frank Boulware, the team’s top candidate for post-season honors, and Co-Captam Guard Lusher Shealy. Baptist Brotherhood Ladies Night Tonight The annual Ladies Night of the Baptist Brotherhood will be held this evening at 7:30 in the dining hall at Presbyteriaa college. Dr. Jackson, professor of Chris tian Education at Furman Univer sity, will be the guest speaker. Mr and Mrs. Murray Pearson of Spar tanburg, will give a musical recita tion. 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 dty. 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