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»»»»•—mi#— The Chronicle Strives To Be A Gees News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable ®hf (Eiitdnn If Yee Don’t Read The Chronicle Volume LV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, May 27,1954 Yea Don’t Get the News Number 21 College To Graduate 87 Seniors Monday Baccalaureate At First Presbyterian Church Sunday Morning By Dr. Norman Dunning; Address To Gradaates Monday By President Gaines Of Wofford College; Honorary Degrees And ROTC Commissions To Be Awarded Presbyterian oobege will award •7 baccalaureate degrees and three honorary degrees at its 73rd com mencement enerciaes this Sunday and 'Monday. The baccalaureate sermon is scheduled for Sunday at 11 a. m. in the First Presbyterian church. Final commencement exercise* will be held in PC’s outdoor chapel at 10:30. a. m. Monday. Twb religious educators will de. hver the principal address of the occasion. Dr. Norman G. Dunning, inter nal tonally prominent British min ister and president of Haworth Hall, theology school of University College at Kingston-upon-Hull, England, will preach the Sunday sermon. The commencement ad dress the following morning will be delivered by Dr. F. Pendleton Gaines, president of Wofford Col lege. The three honorary degrees will go to: Honorary doctor o< divinity Presbyterian college alumnus Thomas M. Johnston, pastor of the Maxwell Street Presbyterian church of Lexington, Kqt.; and the Rev. John A. Wilson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of La- Grange, Ga. Honorary doctor of literature— Henry T. Lilly, professor of Eng lish at Davidson college. Another outstanding class of seniors will step forward to receive baccalaureate degrees in the dos ing ceremonies under the oaks of the outdoor chapel. Some will be honored with awards and medals to mark achievement in various fidds of college endeavor. Thirty senior cadets of ROTC will receive U. S. Army commissions and three others will be given certificates pending completion of summer requirements within the next H. L. Eichelberger 168 SENIORS AT Clyde Heyward Beaumont, Char lotte, N. C. William Pat Bowers, Joanna. William Leonard Blackburn, Marlon. Kelly Lee Borgh, DeLand, Fla. John Gordon Bradford, College Park, Ga. William Calvin Bradley, Braden ton, Fla. Willi dm Dayton Bryan, Kings- tree. Albert Monroe Campbell, Mc Cormick. John David Campbell, Jr., Shel by, N. C. .; David Arthur CoiUns, Clinton. Joseph .Watts Conyers, Jr., Gainesville, Fla. Paul William Crouch, LaGrange, Ga. Curtis Fennell Crowther, Jr., Columbia. Thomas Francis DesChamps, Bishopville. Lucius Beddinger DuBose, Bir mingham, Ala. , Bignan Parris Edwards, Salis bury, N. C. Raymond Foster Edwards, Thomasville, Ga. George Samuel Everett, Thomas ville, Ga. Thomas Douglas Ferguson, Great FUte. James William Flanagan, Jr., Summerville, Ga. Ted Barron Freeman, Ft. Lawn. William Curtis Freeman, Clin ton. Charles Oliver Gahagan, Miami, Fla. Tommy Guillebeau, Lincolnton, Ga. Milton Floyd Hellams, Laurens. Frank Godfrey Honea, Jr., Atb ens, Ga. Tyson Lewis Hope, Mullins. Joseph Pierce Huggins, Mullins. Dennis Ketchem, Dalton, Ga. George Regis Kimsey, Hiawas- see, Ga. Fred Wilson McDaniel, Jr., Wil- liamston, N. C. Beverly Carlyle McIntyre, Max- ton, N. C. James Thomas McQueen, Mul lins. Booby Lawrence Matthews, Manning. Edgar Davis Montgomery, Jr., Birmingham, Ala. George Lockwood Murrell, Awendaw. Marcus Brown Prince, HI, Char lotte, N. C. Donald Aabury Rawlins, Deca tur, Ga. William Hinson RoyaH, Jr., Charleston. James Rivers Sloan, Holly Hill. Betty Lou Smith, Clinton. Robert Boynton Smith, Augus ta, Ga. Robert Lewis Smith, Rocking, ham, N. C. James Thomas Stevenson, Jr., Abbeville. George Brown Telford, Jr., South Charleston, W. Va. William Ben Toole, Nashville, Tenn. Hattie Lucille Uldrick, Clinton. Rion DeLeon Vassy, Timmons- ville. Robert William Westmoreland, Clinton. Ska die Skinner Wilder, Clinton. Roy Lampkin Williams, Jr., West Palm Beach, Fla. Charles Davis Young, Clinton. Henry Meaders Young, Jr., Clin ton. * * Bachelor Of Science Joe Fincner Austin, Laurens. Oscar Wade Avant, Jr., Flor ence. William Preston Cleveland, N. C. Wiliam Caldwell letter Wade Overton Georgetown. Edward Herman Cann, Jr., Fred ericksburg, Va. George Vivan Core, Charlotte, N. C. Joan Lloyd Garrison, Liberty. Robert Harrell Guy, Thomas ville Ga. Donald Jackson Hattaway, Brunswick, Ga. David Wright Hicks, Jr., Char lotte, N. C. Andrew Swafford Howard, Simpsonville. Robert Dawson Hughes, Jr., Ced ar Grove, N. C. Ilavid Charles Johnson, Flor ence. George Chandler Kaulbach, Jr., Atlanta, Ga. Walter Sheftall Lanter, Thomas ville, Ga. I rad Beachman Lower, Jr., Roanoke, Va. Samuel Edward McCulkngh, Salters. William Jerome McCord, Man ning. Benjamin Wilson Charleston. Josiah Simpson Matthews' III Denmark. William LeVerne Oates, Jr., Rock Hill. John Wilmot Parler, Jr., Bates- burg. Allan Porter Pasehall, Asheville N. C. John Ralph Sease, Clinton. William Clarence Shillinglaw York. Raymond Benjamin Smith, Mc- Clellanville. James Lee Templeton, Jr., Laur ens. Throws Hai In Ring For Mayor H. L: Eicnefcerger, well known business npan erf the city, an nounces himself in today’s paper as a candidate for Mayor in the approaching City primary on June 8. Mr. Eichelibeiger, a resident of this city for the past 33 years is connected with the New York Life . Insurance company with which he has held an “honor roll” record for a number of years, and Is identified with varied phases of the city’s life. He is a member and past president of the Lions of diplomas and Wilder and W. R. HUGH L. EICHELBERGER Barber, Jr., Camlin, III, Chronicle Advs Are All-Important To You The advertising columns of THE CHRONICLE each week cany 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 Shop In THE CHRONICLE first Newg>aper advertising is all important to the buying public. It does not hang on the air .... it it not brief headlines here or there with a momentary interest Adva have an important local value to you. Tbey help you buy well and mva. Don’t look thsm. James Warren Templeton, Jr Laurens. ’ Thomas Hardy Tyler. Valpa- raise, FU. , Lawrence Raymond Wells, Jr. Orangeburg. Samuel Simpson Williams, Great Falls. club and a member of the board of deacons of the First Presby terian church. A graduate of Pres byterian college he was an out standing football player in his college days and has many friends who will be interested in his an nouncement. Mr. Eichelberger is completing a two-year unexpired term on city council as alderman from ward four. In making his announcement Mr. * Eichelberger issued the fol lowing statement to the citizens of Clinton: “I come before you asking your support of my candidacy for Mayor of your Town. I have had the opportunity of your Town Cmiac^ since January IMS- During, tha time die following improvements have been made in the financial, physical and business administra tion erf OUT Town Government. ■1. Deposited $1000 monthly into the Sinking Fund since March 1053. This Is the only regular de posits’ made lo this fund since 1850 (other than interest). 2. Reduced the Floating In- debtiness of the town of* Clinton $13,725 since January 1853. The present floating indebtiness of the town amounts to $30,000, the smallest in many years. 3. Reorganization of the Town’s administrative offices. Seeking to get and maintain internal control in this department, with more ef ficient operation of this depart ment. 4. Authorizing the appoint ment of sinking fund commission, to aid the Town council with their Bonded Indebtiness pro blems. 5. Surface treatment and side walk of West Carolina Avenue from Broad Street to the City Macmillan,; limits. Without cost to the Town of Clinton, except the relocating of the Town’s utilities. *6.iHSet up a Budget for the Operation of the Town from Sept cember first 1953 through August 31st., 1954. This is the first budget under which the town has opera t ed in many years. U elected your Mayor, I will use the same business ability in handling the Town’s affairs as have always done in my own per sonal problems. I will develope a PLAN and PROGRAM with the cooperation of the Council for the development of our fine Town during the coming years that will increase the efficency of every de partment which should stabilize our financial structure in order that we may adequately and on a sound financial basis take care of our expanding, growing Town and community.” aiNTON HIGH FINISH TONIGHT Commencement Exercis es To Bring School Year To Close; Pro gram Given The graduating exercises of Clinton high school will be held this evening at 8 p’clock in the school auditorium with the public invited. The following program has been aounneedf' Invocation—R<% Benjamin. Response—"EigKtfbld Amen”— Glee Cli*>. * Salutatory—Gene Floyd. ‘•Alleluia”—Glee Club. President’s A d d r e s s—Silas Campbell. • Presentation honors—R. P. Anderson. Valedictory—‘Martha Wilson. Alma Ivhiter—Audience. "Faith, Light, of Our Future”. Speakers Ada Ann Furr, Jimmy Tinman, Rivanna Hill, Miguel Cassanova, Roger Poore, Helen Anderson. Song—“Faith of Our Fathers”— Glee club and Senior class. Sixty-eight will receive diplo mas, 34 girls and 34 boys. Class Red Patsy A. Adams, Helen P. An derson, James Clyde Banks, Roy E. Benjamin, Robert L. Bennett, Ray E. Boyce, Silas M. Campbell, Miguel Cassanova, Herman Cole man, M. Kathleen Dees, William Frank Dietz. Deborah G. Dixon, Ray E. Estes, Janice A. Fennell, Robert H. Finley, Gei^e G. Floyd Also, Jesse Floyd Fuller, Ada A. Furr f Emma S. Gray, Juliim Clay ton Hairston, Barbara J. Harrison, Betty J. Harrison, Rivanna F. Hill, Johnnie E. Horton, D. Madeline Huffstetler, Bennie (M. Hughey, Bertha Joye, C. Elizabeth Jones, George R. Kramm, Doris C. Me Donald, James E. Elhannon, Jolene McGee, Peggy J. Me In vaille, Wayne C. McLendon. Also, 'Charles M. Makpass, Mar garet L. Mitchell, Myrtle G Murphy, Tonita A Nelson, Robert A. Noffz, R. Ernestine Parrish, Carol J. Patterson, ; William M. MOTHEK AND SO* 10 RECEIVE COUEGE DEGREES TOGEIHER County Candidates ~ Speak at Joanna Small- Crowd Hears Claims of Aspirant* for House. Super visor and Commissioner; Speeches Substantially What Has Been Said Since Campaign Opened; Candidate Weir Ham mers at Becord of Supervisor Blakaly Seeking Re-Election Speaking at Joanna Monday for the best interests of the peo- night, candidates for county of-1 P^*» he mid. Brownbrook Garden Now In Full Bloom Brownbrook, the Iris garden of Mrs. T. P. Brown, is now in full bloom and vUitors, will be wel come, Mrs. Brown Mated. The garden, located ofif the Laurens highway near HoUy Grove church, is one of die largest and'most beautiful in this section and has MRS. ROBERT P. WILDER AND SON DONNIE Members Of Graduating Classes Sunday And Monday At PC And Furman fices repeated substantially what The meeting at. Joanna was they have been waying at various held on the lawn of the cluo points m the county smee the! house, and was opened by R. L. f'rst engagement at Center Point Plaxico. of Cl.aton, county chair- Monday mght a week ago inign - After ^ first *e**er, h* A, Vru e at ^ aDDear turned the gavel over to John , tr i M. Ross, member of the oeunty ances on the campaign itinerary, ~ .. . , C. W. W«T, Jr .candidate far ««cufv« cimmucc- from Jo- .npcrvmnr, contaated to hammer “““• who dunn « at the record of Supervisor Ben-1 nie B. Blakely, who is seeking! re-election. Weir referred again to the published account taken from a Chester paper of the appearance in Chester of Supervisor Blake ly at a hearing in which Blake ly stated that a machnery com- 1 balance of the rneeiiAg 0L Roes, after the candidates for the hsuse of rep men tali ves had spoken, during which several of them referred to the segregation opinion handed down by the U. S. Supreme Court recently, took the stand m a rather unusual procedure to make a short A Clinton mother and her son will receive their college degrees on consecutive days in graduation exercises this week. Mrs. Robert P. Wilder is sched uled to receive her bachelor of arts degree from Presbyterian college cepted Mrs. Wilder as a well-liked classmate and confidant. She has maintained her regular home du ties and put enough time into her studies to finish with a solid "B” average. There’s a full week-end coming on Monday morning, just one day j up now for the Wilder family. Aft- after her son, Donnie, receives his bachelor of arts from Furman uni versity. Mrs. Wilder’s degree comes 22 er attending Mrs. Wilder’s bac calaureate sermon here at PC Sun day morning, the family will trav el up to Greenville to see Donnie years late for her, but it marks the r 5<* ive *»is degree from Furman culmination of a concerted pro- ^ un< day afternoon, gram in which she finished PC in' Then, it’s right back to Clinton three years. Two summer sessions, so that “Mamma” can be up bright in addition to the regular nine-1 and early preparing family break- months' schedules, were necessary | fast Monday morning-before step- u> complete the program in this'ping into the processional to re short time. ceive her degree from Presbyte- As a housewife and mother of r ‘ an co ^ e * € two children. Mrs. Wilder had Frank S. Pitts, Roger S. Poore, A. Trotti Pruitt, William A. Rey nolds, Barbara R. Sharp ton, Jack A. Simmons, Nancy F. Simmons. Also, Guy G. Smith, Ahna L. Spillers, £. Virginia Strickland, Margaret B. Tankersley, James C. Tinman, G. Jackie Truluck, R. Marion Turner, Mildred L. Vaughn, Johnnie R. Webb, Peggy R. Wehunt, Barbara Whitmire White, Palsy R. Whitmire, R. C. Wilkie, Martha M. Wilson, Robert G. Wrem\, Bobbie Nell Wright, Jack J. Wright, Lawrence E. Young. BsmlmiTaWi Heard Snaday The closing program opened Sunday evening with the annual (continued on page 8) found herself too busy to continue her education where she had left •1 192$. It was not until three years ago. with son Donnie in college and daughter Delle in grade 114 school, that she was able to think about college again. Seeking means at financial as sistance, Mrs. Wilder noted that the Presbyterian college catalogue offered a $100 scholarship to high school honor graduates. There was no time limit specified. She had been valedictorian at Woodruff high back in *28, so Mrs. Wilder carried this long-shot pos sibility to the college administra tion. She was promptly awarded a valedictory scholarship, and her long awaited college career was finally launched. The past three years have been a long grind, but students have ac- . . - _ | “speech” on his own account Pan n Wa ‘, glven * “"T* Wha. U«, « men small motor (Trader for $2400 higher than similar graders could he bought from competing! dealers. That happened in 1949,; Wier sad, when Blakely was a 1 « j ^ . , . I commasioner, leud-r-g off n the county commissioner, and he , , s gned the claim for the deal (house candidates) need a a Herman Talroadge to lead them " The candidates for county speaking at Joanna, largely re- * ... 0 . , . ,,, i pealed what they had to say at Say mg that Blakely promised. n ", the people four years ago when in the race for supervisor that he would be the watchdog for the county, Wter asked, ’ What kind of a watchdog is it that goes to Chester five years later to bark?” Mentioning another deal in which the county paid $4,000 too much (without dentifying it fuf- ther or going into details), Wier accused Blakely of refusing to explain to the people as to both transactions. Wier stated that he made his own decision to enter the race eaelier meetings and previously reported m this paper. John H. Wharton and Clyde G. Jones, present cnmmmioners, are be ing contested for the office by Paul O’Dell and Claude A. Pat ton, both of whom were candi dates for cormrustoner two yean ago All the speakers expressed appreciation for the support re ceived m previous races and promised efficient service if elected House CaadidaS— Practically all speakers for tha house of representatives referred to the segregation decision re- Friends of Donnie will be inter ested to know be has accepted a _§por:> editor with a Moorrhead City, N. C. ( newspaper and will enter upon his work June Clinton High Wins Class A State Title for superv isor and was paying centiy handed down by the U. & his own expenses, with no help Supreme Court, saying that the from anyone other than members state is facing serious problems of his family. “When I am elect- that will require level-headed, ed supervisor, I wil be obligated sober thinking on the part at nn 'W**" representative* m the general Wier reviewed his qualifies- assembly in order to lions for the office, including the m lutons Interesting Conrniencement Program AT Thornwell Orphanage Comes To Close Graduating Exercises Held, Awards Made, And Addresses Heard By Two Georgia Ministers Clinton High Red Devils com bined a four-hit pitching job by Charles Malpass with a 17-hit at tack to whip Bishopville 14 to 2 there Saturday night and win the State Class A baseball champship. Clinton, which had split two earlier games with the Green Dragons in the championship series, replaces Fairforest as the pei irfnre 'Xn^knowTedgie bf sections of the county. He is a Utot * ■ acting m judge and graduate of Laurens high school, , jury in canytaf out the prowis- Presbyterian college, served as ions of the recently instituted a pilot in both European and Pa- pomt system by which driven cific theaters during the war, are given points for infractions was a deputy sheriff under his up until 10 are jcvumulatedun j father, has the physical ability I and the license to drive can be and desire to serve the county taken away Even a crmrinal Will .co-operate with churches ha* the right to a jury trial and and schools in their road require- appeal to the courts, he said, but ments, pave roads tn the coun- o®! the automobile drivers of ty that need paving, repair and South Carolina, maintain those alreadybuilt, and Dixon alno said he was in fa- belseves county roatki should; vor of consolidating school ad- be engineered for the future mimstrative offices, with the couuty superintendent of educa- ago in the campaign, in whicn he was elected, that he would conduct the affairs of the office in an efficient and business-tike manner. This he has done, he Cily Candidates Must Qualify Today The deadline for entry In the city primary for mayor and alder man expires today (Thursday) at 8 p. m. All candidates must qualify by that hour by paying attracted many visitors through-1 the specified fees to the secretary. The ten members of Thorn- well orphanage high school re ceived their diplomas Monday evening in the final chapter of the annual commencement pro gram of the institution held in Montgomery Memorial audito rium. The salutatory was given by Violet King, class will by Fran ces Bartenfield, class Prophecy by Ann Sharpe and the valedic tory by Yvonne Bennett. The address to the graduates was delivered by Rev, Eugene T. Wilson, D J)., pastor of Peach tree Road Presbyterian church, Atlanta, Ga., and a graduate of Presbyterian college. Dr. Wilson used as his subject, “What Is Your Life.” He told the young people it is a building, a growth, a journey, an adventure, an in vestment, a trust with the re sponsibility resting upon each Baccalaureate Sunday The baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday morning at Thornwell Memorial church by the Rev. Wade P Huie. Jr., D.D., pastor of Vineville Presbyterian church, Macon, Ga. The pastor, Dr. M. A. Macdonald, presided, and Bibles were awraded the following group of children for reciting the Child’s Catechism during the year: Douglas Allen, Ronnie Bench- off, Geraldine Brazell, Betty Brittain, Eileen Brock, David Brookshire, Jacky Brown, Peg state championship team. Orange- 1 s#ld- During his administration, burg was the 1953 kmrer state champion. Home funs by Bobby Pearson and Dusty Reeves highlighted Clinton’s attack on four pitchers. Pearson’s came in the fifth with one on and Reeves hit his an inn ing later, also with a runner on base. Bishopville’s only runs were scored in the sixth on Bob Stokes' he said, 40 miles of roads in the county have been paved. I went out in the backwoods ( and brought people out of the mud.” The county has one of the best systems, of roads to be found anywhere, he said, and will con tinue the pavng program until the remaining 80 miles planned are completed Blakely referred to building a home run. Martin Gwinn led the new county home, repairs made winners with three hits In four on the court hoiae and addition- times up. Tunk Woodham, the kw-' a i work planned. ing pitcher, got the only other hit given up by Malpass Malpass, the winning pitcher struck out nine and walked only two. Presbyterian Men Name New Officers Caroline Budd I ^ en °* ^ Church the' p^ove and modernize the chain gy Buckner, James Burris. V. J. Burris, Jim mie Campbell, Richard Cash, Bobby Epps, Andy McAbee, Jew- ! el Stewart, Henry Harris Marion Hatchell, Pat Kirkley, Bobby Lee, Dennis Lewis, Patsy Mc Abee, Hazel Ruth Parsons, J. C. Parsons, Ann Pierce, Vivian Pin- one to do hs or her part in thiai son, Roy Rollins, Michael Tim- out the state. There Is no admission charge. summer rrogram « Teen-Age Canteen A summer program for the teen age canteen will begin with an open air dance at the Armory on Friday evening from $A0 until loao. Admission will be 16c single par son or 25c couple. treasurer, Harry McSwreen, at his office, Bank of Clinton. Immediately following the clos ing, the secretary states the exe cutive oomprittee will meet to verify the* list of candidates. LOSES HEK PA 1 Friends jot Mrs. S. M. Warner will sympathize with her In the deeth of bar father, R. W. Coop, which occurred laat Thursday at their home in * development. He admonished the graduates to live an abund ant life, centered upon Christ and His teachings—a life with a capital “L.” Bibles end diplomas were pre sented the graduates by Presi dent M. A. Macdonald and B. S. Pinson, principal of the school, who also read the highest aver age! yearly honor roll Oth er gifts and awards were also made to a number of children of the hotne and members of the graduating olasa. Members of the class were: * Frances Bartenfield, Jolene Beonetl, Yvonne Bennett, Wilma Dickerson, Charles Doering. De- Violet King, Edna Lefty, Lillian Roth, Ann Sharpe, Richard Shef- mons, Nancy Ann White, Donna Wickham, Sammy Pendleton. Harriett Hudson had recited the Shorter Catechism. J>r. Huie used as his subject, “Ashamed of Your Best,” with Scripture from Matthew 26:57- 75. In addressing the graduates he said many of us are ashamed of our Democracy, many of our ideals, and many of our religion. He emphasized the importance of Christian living, of making religion the predisnoniating fac tor in our lives, by putting Christ and His church first in all things- Special music was offered by the church dhoir and members of the senior class. On Saturday evening the an nual play by tha santer class givefe er, assistants to the secretary- treasurer. A C. Young, Jr., is the retiring president. Regular monthly meetings will be resumed in September, it is announced. Poppy Day Sale Saturday The 29th j ♦ The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor “Poppy Day” on Sat. urday, May 29. Booths will be erected on several corners and street, sales will be . conducted through the day. Proceeds from the sale of pop- ptes will go for the organization’s work among disabled veterans and their families. Mrs. Thomas D. Ja cobs is chairman of Poppy Day Blakely, incumbent supervis- . ... or, said he promised four yearn “ *** admmistrator. there by savmg thousands of dollars. School trustees should be elect ed by the people, he said. He told the assembly that the power of the ballot in tins respect has been taken away from the peo ple—you are not asked who your trustees shall be, you are told. That is dictatonhip, be said. Dixon also said he is opposed to rasing taxes m any shape; form, or fashion. The 3 per cent sales tax should all go to the schools, he said, which is not the case at present Dxon also stated he is in fa vor of tettir^ the people vote on local option, one fishing license that will permit the owner to fiah anywhere in the state, small loan operators being placed un der supervision of tha board of bank control He called atten tion to the ten planks in his pub-, lushed platform. Charles L. Milam, seeking re flection. said that the stale needs, experienced men in the general essemhiy. They must be calm, fearless, and stand tor what is tight In regard to the sogre- gdtion ruling, Mr. Milam said the Negro people do not want to mix with white people—they do not want whit* people ui their schools and churches Mr. Milam suggests that this state not wait until October to tackle the problems impeded by the court ruling. The governor should call a special session at the general assembly now, ha said, and be ready for any even tuality resulting from further (continued on page 8) ’The supervisor's office is op en for inspection,” he said. “It is not a private office, and he has nothing to hidei” He is proud and happy, he said, to have done work, in the areas of churches and schools and will continue to do so He has plans, he said, to im- First Presbyterian church have g8ing camps G f the county elected the follow, mg new offi-. is paying his own expenses cers to serve for the coming tn the campaign, he said, and if y ear: ■ elected, will continue to give ef- Edward Campbell, president; ficient, co-operative service to Thomas Hollis and Robert M t he county Vance, vice-presidents; Henry At the conclusion of his speech Young. Jr. secretary-treasurer; M r Blakely was presented a Thomas Baldwin, Kenneth Bak- (wrapped in a package. which he didn’t open at the tune) ‘from fnends in Laurens coun ty.” Mr. Blakely expressed his thanks for the gift Robert L Teague, candidate tn the three cornered supervis or’s race, said he was defeated in the laat election, “but not in Jo anna,” and reminded and thank ed the voters for the support Jo anns people gave him. He then referred to some work he did on streets in Joanna while operat ing road * machinery before be ing elected supervisor in 1940 He said he was familiar with road-workihg machinery and “would like to show you what can do” with all the money that is appropriated tor roads in the county now—referring to tha figure of $335,000. He will work FOOD Is An Important Item With Housewives You will And helpful Gro cery and Market New* in .TUX CHRONICLE every* weak hem leading teod stores in the city. 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