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4 ' . r 1 The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the News Volume LIV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, October 29, 1953 Number 44 PC-Catawba Game Will Highlight Homecomin LOCAL WOMAN OUT OF JAIL ON MURDER CHARGE Mrs. Volda Patterson }] - Charged With Killing Brother-in-law, Wilson Turner, Near City Fol lowing Family 'Fuss/ Actaean Book Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary Wilson Turner, about 59, who re sides just off highway 72 between Lydia Mills and the North Creek section, was shot and killed at his home last Friday afternoon while his wife looked on. He died in stantly. Officers immediately held for in vestigation Mrs. Wilson’s sister-in- law, Mrs. Valda Patterson, 49, in connection with the killing. She Lves within 500 feet of the Turner home. Mrs. Patterson was lodged in the county jail and released on Satur- i day on $1,000 bond. Sheriff W. A. | Lowery swore out a warrant against her charging murder. Sheriff Lowery said Turner was shot once through the right chest; with a 22 calibre rifle. He said the shooting followed an argument at Turner’s home between Mrs. Pat- j terson and Turner. ' * J The sheriff said Mrs. Patterson! left following the family “fuss” for; her home nearby. A few minutes later she drove to the front of the Turner home and had a rifle. Mrs. Turner, who had followed her sis ter-in-law to her home, was with Mrs. Patterson, the sheriff said. The sheriff said from accounts He had been able to gather Mrs. Pat terson and Mrs. Turner got out of the car upon their return. Turner, apparently aroused by the car, went outside. He was standing about 10 feet from Mrs. Patterson and his wife when he was shot the sheriff said. Mrs. Patterson was sitting in the car, the sheriff said, when Turner was shot Last Rites Held Funeral services for Mr. Turner! were held Sunday afternoon from j the Lydia Mills Baptist church by | the Rev. Stanley Hardee. Inter ment followed in Bethabara church cemetery near Cross Hill. Mr. Turner was a native of this county where most of his life was spent. He was a son of the late Al ford M. and Eunice J. Wells Turner, and a member of the Cross Hill Baptist church, he was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lela R. Turner, and one broth er, Hugh Turner, of Greenwood. Club members—first row, left to right: Miss Sallie Wright, Mrs. C. M. Bailey, Dr. Fronde Kennedy. Mrs. E. II. Hall, Mrs. E. J. Adair. Back row: Mrs. R. E. W’ysor, Mrs. Reese Young. Mrs. Morgan Todd, Mrs. Bothwell Graham, Mrs. L. B. Dillard. Mrs. M. J. McFadden. Mrs. R. E. Sadler. Mrs. Zee McLees, Mrs George Brokenbrough. Mrs. R. S. Owens, Mrs. W. P. Jacobs. Dr. Kennedy and Mrs. Graham are former members. Mrs. T. D. Cope land and Mrs. Homer Todd, members of the club, w'ere not present when the picture was made. Changes Made In By MRS. L. B. DILLARD On Friday, October 23, 1953, at Hotel Mary Musgrove the Actaean ^ i s ■ Book club celebrated its Golden firpanWnnH (iKiriri anniversary with a luncheon. The A/I Wwllff VwU 1/IJlllvlg invocation was by Mrs. C. M. Bail-! a* ■ |> 1 J e y wMe all present jomed hands ' JjarflJOn KeiUmed Mrs. E. H. Hall, the present presi-: dent, presided and gave a brief his-! "• tory of the club. The club was or- Few changes were made in the ganized at the home of the late Mrs. | pastorates of the Greenwood dis- Mary Bailey Vance of this city, and i Proposal To Take Kids To Church Endorsed Here A “Take A Kid To Worship” pro gram will be observed here on the A1UMNI TO GATHER HERE FOR COLORfUl DAY Kickoff at 8:00 P. M. Queen To Be Crowned. Luncheon ,Reunions and Reception On Progrom Presbyterian college opens its arms to old friends this week-end when alumni from all parts of the country journev back to the campus for Homecoming A great gathering of the PC clar, is expected for the annual festiv: • ties which will begin at 10:30 a. m Saturday and extend for more than a packed 12 hour period uutil late that night. The full schedule calls for: claw- i reuunions, meetings, a luncheon. I smorgasbord, band concert, presi- ! dential reception, football game i and open house. j A highlight of the occasion wul be the awarding of the 1953 Alumni Gold P to Dr. John Bright of Union Theological Seminary in Richmond i This presentation for outstanding i accomplishment in his chosen field will be made at the Alumni lunch- , eon beginning at 1:45 p. m. Fifteen classes will hold special reunions this year. It’s the Golden 1 Anniversary for 1903; the Silver 1 Anniversary for the class of 1928. Other class reunions are: 1902, 1912 — | 1913, 1923, 1927, 1932, 1942, 1943, The household, or neighborhood 1947, 1948, 1952, and 1953. division of the Communitv Chest These reunions are to be held in Community Chest Gifts Reported, Pass $6,000 the first meeting was at the home of the late Mrs. Matiel Parrott Copeland, and at the time Mrs. C. M. Bailey was elected president. Books were exchanged monthly and were purchased for $1.00. Na tions was the social game of the club. Mrs. Hall introduced the charter trict as a result of the appointments, wee ^-cud of November 1, it is an- Drive, headed by Mrs H. E. Stur- ; the classrooms of Neville Hall at read Sunday afternoon at the clos- nounced by B. Noland Suddeth, geon and Mrs. Joe Leake, was the 3:00 p. m., immediately following ing Methodist conference i n chairman of the local Kiwanis. club divisions to report com-'the Alumni luncheon. Charleston. j committee on s rt of Churches PW'O" of its dr.ve. ! Presbyterian's crack ROTC band _ Witn a few mor The Rev. E. K. Garrison, pastor . . . of. Broad Street Methodist church, i 10 Their Spiritual Aims, was returned for his fourth year. ith a few more homes to be will present a concert in the out- heard from, Harry McSween, chair^ door chapel at 3:30 p. m., to be fol lowed by a reception in the home of President Marshall W. Brown, between the "hour of 4 ot 5 p. m. Sallie Wright. Mrs. R. E. Wysor was asked (to call the roll of pres ent members who introduced their The purpose of the observance fs man of the campaign, reported that The announcement Is of interest to urge all adults to take children, this division has turned in a total ot here to members of the congrega-. especially less privileged children, $1,487, or approximately a 25 per tion and friends of other denomi- 4o places of worship of their choice, cent increase over last year’s total.! a meeting of the Walter Johnson members present: Mrs. C. M. Bail-1 nations. The program is inter-denomina- This increase was made necessary club and then a general meeting ey, Miss Fronde Kennedy and Miss The Rev. J. E. Kinard, who has^tional. by che enlarged budget, and in re- of the Presbyterian College Alum- 1 served the Ho p e w e 11-K i n a r d s Sponsored directly by Kiwanis viewing the excellent work done by ni association at 5 p. m. charge the past three years, was International and the National Kids the ladies, Mr. McSween said that! The evening pre-game smorgas- transferred to St. James church at Day Foundation, the “Take A Kid it was heartening to see the peo-! bord is set for 6:15 p. m. lespective guests. Mrs. Hall re-j Laurens. He will be succeeded byjto Worship” program is staged in pie responding to the increased! Then at 8 p. m. under the arc- quested all present to bow their the Rev. J. L. Rhinehart from the conjunction with religious leaders needs this year. lights of Johnson Field, the Blue heads while Mrs. Wysor read the South Easley charge. of all faiths, who have designated Another envision, nearly coin- names of those who had answered 1 The Rev. C. B. Word (accepted‘November as national “Religion in Jplete arleady. was the institutions the final roll call. At the piano j supply) was returned to the Lydia- American Life" month. division, headed by Wilmot Shealy. Two Inquests Set By Coroner Smith For Next Monday Coroner Joe F. Smith said yester day he has scheduled two inquests to be held next Monday. An inquest into the death of Mrs. Reba Murdock, fatally beaten at her home here October 17, will be held at 4:30 p. m. Her son, Haynie Murdock, is now under observation at the State Hospital in Columbia in connection with the case. Inquest into the death of Wil son Turner, slain with a shot from a 22 rifle at his home near the city October 25, will be held at 4:00 p. m. His sister-in-law, Mrs. Valda Patterson, is now out "on Ijond charged in a warrant with murder in the case. Mrs. Ed Sadler, accompanied by Mrs. W. P. Jacobs, sang “The Ros ary. Later she favored the club with several songs of long ago. Dr. Fronde Kennedy, the guest speaker, introduced by Mrs. R. E. Sadler, continued the history of the club and chose as her subject: "These Fifity Years.” Her remi niscences were delightful and went back to the days when her father was one of the early presidents of Stockings will entertain Catawba in the Homecoming football game, going after their fourth win of the Sandy Springs charge. > j *14any religious leaders in the (Jity i This included all of. the schools and season against two setbacks. The Rev. P. W. Turner was re-, and vicinity are planning special 1 the college, and with all in except Alumni and fans count upon the turned to the Joanna charge. ! programs designed to interest chil- Academy Street and Presbyterian The Rev. John M. Shingler was dren on this date. college, the total for this section bulls-eye passing of Quarterback Harry Hamilton, the Seneca sniper. returned as superintendent of the “If anybody would fill his or her! was $867.41. Indications are that! to keep Presbyterian rolling along district. C4r with youngsters on this day of The Rev. J. H. Kohler, a former uforship and transport the young- 1-! sttr pastor here, was made superintend-1 sters to places of worship, our en- ent of the Greenville district after tire nation would benefit," Mr. serving Bethel church at Chester as Suddeth said. pastor the past four years. ^ All adults are asked to join in The Rev. H. O. Chambers, also a “Take A Kid to Worship" Sunday. Presbyterian college; to the horse'former pastor here, was transferred ♦ .and buggy days; oil lamps and to Mt. Hebron church in the Colum- TL™ [)-.*/«. Onpninn muddy* roads. She told many in- bia district, after serving the And- ' vpcimiy this group will also year’s total. The amounts raised by are: Florida Street—$75.93. State Training School—$307.75. Thorn well—$225 59. Clinton High School—$127.15. Providence School—$34 40. Bell $96.50. exceed last, toward its best season in the past ! several years. It was Hamilton's schools strong left arm which accounted for 1 the two upset victories over Wof ! ford and Davidson, and his prsent record stands at 37 completions in 76 attempts for 394 yards and thre.. ! touchdowns. j A torrid offensive battle is ex- Street and Area Schools— petted to develop out of the home I coming football clash. Catawba—a ...uddy* roads. She told many ... , — , ~ — _ , (teresting stories of her first ac- erson district as superintendent the for Complete, New quamtances, and of Clinton’s early P ast f°ur years. P/trtrl Conies* romances, and one by one she re- Rev. P. L. Bauknight, also a for- 0 Ofld S rOOO Center called the charter members of the mer pastor here, was returned to , ^ * „ «_ - —- ~ - club, and why Actaean was the the Mauldin church in the Green- Holland S'-FoOa Center wi.l hold An-el Godfrey, chairman of the recent weeks as it gained momen name selected. I district. _ _ _ > grand opening today, Friday and special gifts and small industry \ turn. Top men in this attack arc W.'C. Baldwin, head of the town'fast, rugged team, which started immittee, has reported good prog- slow this year—has been explod In his portion of the drive, and ing touchdowns in all directions in _ ville district. _ ^ The banquet hail was beautiful ini The Rev. C. F. DuBose was as- Saturday with the public inviteci i committee, expects to have his first J Fullback Dak Smith and Halfback golden shades of glads, chrysanthe mums, roses, and snapdragons. The decorating committee was compos ed of Mrs. W. P. Jacobs, Mrs. Geo. Brockenbrough and Mrs. N. Reese Young. Miniature golden corsages were made by Mrs. R. E. Sadler and Mrs. Marion Scott. Johnson Floral Shop and Eastside Greenhouses sent complimentary arrangements. The program committee was com posed of Mrs. L. B. Dillard, Mrs. R. signed to the First church in I*au- during the three days. The firm’s -eport by mid-week. Harold Carter. rens succeeding the Rev. W. B. Gar-iPfinie has been changed from John The campaign in the two mills, The Indians edged PC by a one - rett, retired. He goes to Laurens, «• Holland’s Grocery, formerly lo-1 unc i tr t h e direction of George Cor- point 20-19, margin last year from the Edgefield-Trenton charge. «&’-ed on the corner of Musgrove nelson and Calvin Cooper, is now 1 ^ i and Enterprise street, and opened | underway, but no report has been ! n T’ t i here in 1942. Their new location is , ma de as to the progress Kegnery 10 I 0X6 the building until recently occupied As The Chronicle went to press p Qr t Qn Panel j bv _5 lc>ge ^ s ‘ , , i ’ast night the total reported so far, r . . , , The store has been completely, i s s ]jghtly over $6,000, with some of Spinning Industry , ^novated throughout with the lat-! the heaviest areas yet to report,! - i ®*^_®*n**P*^*^ 1 ^ installed. ^ j Chairman McSween, states. Walter Regnery, executive, of the Warrant Sworn Out Against Claudie Smith Clyde Troy, employed by Clinton tures have been installed for meat 1 Chronicle Advs Are All-Important To You The advertising columns of ^• ’mE CtfRONICLE each week carry important and helpful advertising “news” from local business firms. They tell you of latest prices and values in groceries, meats, clothing, dry goods, automobiles and all lines of merchandise. They help you in supplying the daily needs of your family and home. Shot in THE CHRONICLE first. Newspaper advertising is all important to the buying public. It does not hang on the air ... it is not brief headlines here or there with a momentary interest. Advs have an important local value to you. They help you to buy well and save. Don’t over look them: E. Sadler, Mrs. R. S. Owens and; Mills as a weaver, w£s wounded Mrs. Robert McLees. : last Friday afternoon by a shotgun At the conclusion of the program blast while at work in the mill. Mrs. Dillard presented gifts to Miss I Troy was hit by several shot at Kennedy and Mrs. Ed Sadler. i an estimated distance of 40 steps, The Golden Anniversary closed Police Chhatf B. B. Ballard, said, with the singing of “Auld Lang; Claude Lee Smith, who resides Syne.” : near the city, was arrested by the Out erf town guests were Mrs.; police department for investiga- Bothwell Graham, a former mem-;tion pending the outcome of Troy’s ben and Mrs. D. W. A. Neville of wounds. He was able to return yes- Newberry; Mrs. Elliott Hall, Jr., terday from the hospital to his Mrs. E. E. Stone, Mrs. C. O. Mil- ; home. ford, Mrs. John DuPre and Mrs.' Chief Ballard said a warrant had Zenas Grier of Greenville; Mrs. W. j been sworn out against Smith, M. Scott ot Easley, Mrs. Robert j charged with assault and battery McL«es ot Greenwood. and attempt to kill, and carrying a • » weapon. Ballard said he was in- BlO Tomato Yield formed Smith entered the mill after D D L * I L | crawling through a 4iole in the By KODCrt JOhnSOn • I fence at the rear of the mill, thus Robert E. Johnson has reported evading the guard at the mill gate, what is believed to be a record Frank Cauley yield from one tomato vine. Thirty pounds, a total of 160 to- . . ... c matoes, were gathered from the NOW With huge plant which is of the Rutgers Frank Cauley has accepted a po- certified variety. This included 20 sition with C-W-S Guano Company, pounds of ripe or turning ones and local fertilizer manufacturers, asi 10 pounds of green ones. Mr; John- i plant superintendent, son also stated that previously he Mr. Cauley was formerly con- picked a few ripe tomatoes from the nected with the Colonial Ice and! days, will be interested to know his vine. Fuel Company, Greenwood. | condition is reported as improving refrigeration, refrigerated produce, u * r . • i and frozen food departments. The •'QfVGSt reSlTVOl store has been enlarged and attrac- <\nnncnrpH Rv P T A tively arranged offering many S e!f-' ^ CU * *. I .M. service shopping conveniences for their customers. The first 100 visitors will be pre sented a beautiful gift with coffee being served during the three days. A grand free prize, 17-inch table model Westinghouse television set, will be given away on December 21. Thirty baskets of groceries will be given away during the three-day opening. The store will be operated by Joe S. Holland and James Rutledge Holland, the latter joining the firm after being connected with a well known food chain in Atlanta for several years. Additional employ ees are Theo (Snow) Ellison and Bill Allen. The announcement of the new Food Center is carried in the ad- \ertising columns of today’s paper. ! Joanna Cotton Mills, Joanna, will ! represent the spinning industry in a j panel discussion at the seventh an nual Belt-wide Cotton Mechaniza tion Conference October 28-30 in Gadsden, Ala. The discussion will deal with the effects of mechanization on the va rious processes following the har vesting of cotton. _ The meeting is being sponsored A-Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Florida Street School Parent- Teacher association, will be staged November 5 at ,frhe Clinton armory beginning at 6:30. TTiose attending are invited to come and enjoy supper at the re freshment booth. Grades in thelV the Cotton Council in coopera school and civic clubs in the city i *' on W1 th the Alabama Polytech are arranging booths for handj nic Institute, Fann Equipment In work, bakery shop, country store,. ^tute. Cotton Belt Land Grant Col games, amusements and rides. leges, the U. S. Department of Ag- An added feature of the enter-; riculture and Gadsden agricultural tainment is an educated chicken' anc I civic leaders, act, “Casey at The Bat," the chick- George B. Nutt, head-of the Ag- en that plays baseball. ! ricultural Engineering Department ^ ! at Clemson, will speak on “Prog ress and Problems in Mechanizing Southeastern Agriculture.’ Wildlife Chapter Will Meet Monday The Clinton chapter of the South Tirkotc On hold the regular monthly supper I ^^ Carolina Wildlife Federation will For PC-CataWOO Game meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 ♦ at the Mary Lou Ranch. Tickets for the PC-Catwaba Tickets for the supper may be Homecoming game Saturday at 8 obtained from Davis R. Holland, p. m., are on salt) at McGee’s Drug MURDOCK IMPROVING The many friends of Durward Murdock, who has been a patient at the Blalock clinic for the past ten j The program will be in charge of Store! Howard’s PiTarmacy' Young’s the program committee, J. C Pharmacy and Sadler-Owens Phar- • Ihomas, chairman. macy. I