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Page Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, January 21, 1954 0 ' (Ulir Gllinton (Ibrunirlr Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant ■ T"" — —:— Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $2.50 Six Months $1.50 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office af Clinton S. C., under Act of Cbngress March 3, 1379. The Chroniple seeks the cooperation of its*subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. ^ MEMBER: SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL'ASSOCIATION National Advertising Representative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION , New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia CLINTON. S. C.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21. 1954 William H. Regnery and when epidemics strike, the re- - . spor.se for help comes quickly. Announcement from Chicago^ or The county ha5 been well organ- the death of Willihm H. Regnei> 1ZiX j f or t | ie drive, realizing that Jo ought general regret to this there iS a big job ahead and the pjtals and other institutions. Th4 are seeking methods to prevent the disease and Ho develop improved! methods of treatment. In Septembetv J951, a new er^ of polio research began. For the first time in history human field trials were held to determine whether an injection of a blood 1 fraction (gamma globulin) would be practical, but temporary, pre ventive for paralytic polio duringj. an epidemic. Scientific analysis of the mass trials disclosed the sub ’s tance did provide protection for a short ‘time. # ’ Early m 1954 a permanent vac cine is being similarly tested. And while the search goes on for a pre ventive, other scientists are contin ually seeking ways to minimize the crippling after-effects of polio. Much success has been atained in this field, as attested by ■ sur veys w r hich show that with mod ern treatment methods, 50 per cent of all persons who get polio recover completely. Thirty per cent suffer only a mild handicap which gen erally does not interfere with nor mal activities, about 14 per cent suffer severe paralysis, and death | results ih about six per cent of all cases. It is this last 20 per cent with which tfie nation is most concern- j ed. munity, and especiallv .to Joanna 1S grtat ^RiTnevenmdmg " here he was personally Known by fight t0 win the battle. All of us many of the Joanna Cotton arc asked to give voluntarily and employees Back in 11)27 Mr Roghery and as sociates became interested in the South and 'selected Joanna for their heavy textile investment and ex pansion program. From that day, . . ~ j r » sent,' that community achievements and future goals generously. It appears that polio is, now on the'run—now by our gifts, and interest ^t’s defeat it once and for all. The following is a report of polio | until' the prese has ‘grown and developed into one' in of the most attractive in the slate, research biought electnfyins and the home of one of the most mod. hopeful news to the peoples of th | ern textile plants m the state. !«•«*•• Stgmf.cwtt advanc«Sttch, the moving spirit tn the develop- “ the actual.use of gamma globulin ( room of Joanna has been Mr. Reg- as a polio prevent,ve and th^deveh ? nerv. It is not merely a cotton mill opment of a nr*’. vaccine, genera ed. site, but a community with good confidence that the final solution, schools, churches, hospital and pro-, to ‘he polio problem was not far. grams that have added to the prog- off - ; n ,, 0 ctmp>nt 1 ESS* a "' d “" a successful textile! manufacturer for almost a half cen In 1953, fruitation of scientific tury, early in life adopted the Gold en Rule us his yardstick. That he followed in all his dealings with his n-a- a n^T-cnn-al emplovees. He -was a man who put rmal March ^ rav-tra . taittoc financial nrnf- stake in the Polio Prevention pay- the history of the National Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis. Everv American child or adult who ever contributed to the an- Erskine Downs Blue Hose Here In Tight Game Erskine, undefeated in 10. games, has a strong^ chance of completing the remaining games on its sched-' ule without a defeat. The Due West team is far in the vanguard of other state quintet.;, with Pres-' byterian runner-up among the nine teams. A total of 1,500 fans, the largest 1 crowd to ever pack PC's gym, saw! the Flying Fleet register its elev enth straight win of the season here Saturday night in rolling up a 89-811 victory over the Blue Hose. It was) an exciting, tight, high-scoring game. New 1954 Dodge $ Meadowbrook Two Door 2188 New 1953 Dodge Pickup $ 1199 .99 USED CARS 1946 DODGE 4-DOOR— locally owned :r. $488.8S 1951 PLYMOUTH 2-DQQR— * - human values above financial prof its. He was unselfish, a noble- off which, can-now be anticipated hearted citizen, a sincere friend, a' Here briefly aie the ^■ g e n 11 ejn a n ,n every instinct steps that have brought the wofta] in every through and through. The thous ctnds who knew him had explicit <' 1 °. confidence in his character and in- „ „ui teerity. .A friend to mankind in a!! capable of causing Ute walks of life, his goinp brings keen human disease. . ■'■ [J . regret to’hig associates and host ol •<•<•"'■"« Vinptnr^t .nfjetton oy co-workers and friends. The Chron- o~. wU not P^ c ' ,^ nu . n >V against either of the other two. Scientists are now able to grow to the threshold of victory over po- > | There are three known types of ble of causing the All three produce ms but infection by, one will not produce immunity CREDITORS' NOTICE All persons' having claims against the estate of John David Word, de ceased, are hereby notified to file the same duly verified, with the undersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make pay-i ment likewise * CORA LEE REED WORD, Admr. Estate of John David Word. *i Jan. 5, 1954. 3c-21-w THE CHRONICLE "The Paper Everybody Reads" heating system .: $999.99 .1947 KAISER 4-DOOR SEDAN— a real steal-. : $188.88 1946 FORD— . v clean as a pin $477.77 1940 PLYMOUTH CLUB COUPE— reconditioned motor $199.99 1947 CHEVROLET CLUB COUPE— radio and heater, little on rough side $466.66 1944 JEEP— motor thoroughly overhauled $188.88 1996 CHEVROLET COUPE— clean little car $ 99.99 1942 PONTIAC COACH $ 8g.88 1935 FORD COUPE $ 49.99 COOPER MOTOR CO. DODGE Phone 515 PLYMOUTH icle joins in extending'sincere sym- 'or al, POUo virus in tes, tube cultures of in all” and we shall not soon look non-nervous tUsue. thereby speed- upon his hke again. , ,ng up many facets of poho re- God rest him. Following an infection with polio viri£ an individual develops spe cific antibodies. The presence of I The Fight Against Polio The annual March of Dimes drive ( these antibodies indicates a degree is now on throughout the nation of resistance to late exposure to the which means that the people of this same type 'of polio virus, county and community have a re- Blood tests indicate that at least sponsibility to support the effort to 80 per cent of the populaion, 15 raise funds to combat this dreaded years or older, possesses antibodies disease It will take a lot of money | to one or more of. the polio viruses, to reach the goal, nationally speak-. The role of contaminated sew ing, $75,000,000 this year to carry l age, cockroaches and flies in the out the vaccine tests, to further thej transmission of polio is still unde* use of gamma globulin in the efri-j termined. The virus has been found demic areas, to keep up and expand in these, bu tthere is no evidence needed research, ami to care for the that they play a part in epidemicsi patients who have polio now and; Man himself is the greatest reser- who will come Jn contact with it 1 voir of polio virus, and by close this year. .1 . | personal contact transmits it to The Clinton community in asked other persons. Bed rest in the to have a part in this worthy cause.; early stages of the disease seeins While the infantile paralysis Foun- i t° bo the one f ac tor that may tip dation is not included in the cityi the scales in favor of a mild, rathir Community Chest, the responsdbil- i than a severe, attack. ^ ity is still upon us to support this; j Muscle paralysis and progressive! work carried on primarily to pro-; deformities of bones and joints tect little children- There is noj^ay result from polio axe due ♦o] appeal in the-.Chest set-up’ more damage or destruction of certain nerve cells rather than the direct effects of virus on muscles, bones and joints. At the present time more than 160 scientists with tlfc support of March of Dimes funds are active worthy than,, this fight, against polio. The money must come vol untarily from the people. It is an opportunity to all of us to have a part to fight and win the battle. tfaurens county, under the lead- lly conducting 62 polio research ership of Chairman Hewlette “T; projects in 39 medical schools, hos- son, has an enviable record and, ' those who are giving their help in the drive are asking for a liberal J response from the public. A goal of $9,000 has been set for the coun ty for polio prevention and care of polio victims. March of Dimes will again provide care and treatment for the thousands of polio patients, in all parts of the country, patients! from every section, rich or poor, re gardless of color or circumstance, will be givea the same care and consideration of those from the more generous sections. A doctor’s wife commenting on the merits of the Polio Foundation set-up, said, “It is the fairest of all the national organizations in dispensing services to those needing them." In our state from 1915 through 1953, there were 3,526 cases of po lio. The highest years were 1939, ~‘with 457 cases, 1950 with 401 cas es, 1948 with 378, and the year'1953 was sixth with 173 cases. A total of $1,500,000 has been spent in our State for the care of polio patients. About $500,000 has been sent into the state by the National Founda tion chapters that have exhausted their funds. Laurens couny being one of the chapters In 1953 $20,275 of the amount was spent. There are 24 iron'lungs, 34 hot pack ma chines, and 7 chest respirators in the state. These facts show that when we speak of the work of the Foundation we are recipients of funds to help carry on the work, t si We wish to announce that we have purchased the stock equipment of the Clinton Woodworking Co. from Mr. Melvin » _ m . 1 ' G. Feins, who has owned and operated the shop since it start ed in business last February. . - '• v * - f ■ * * ^ • We will continue the operation at the same location on West Centennial Street and we are glad to say that the personnel — Mr. Robert Spencer, Mr. Harold Coleman, Mr. Wil liam Jennings and Mr. Janies Armstrong will continue with us. * We will operate a first-class wood shop and we solicit your orders for window units, mantels, cabinets, etc. All records, invoicing, etc., will be done at our office on Gary Street D. Builders Supplies Clinton, S. C. ■s \ \