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The Chronicle StriTM To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable >.. j j j 9 0bp dltnlmt (Ehrottirlp If Yoa Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the Newt Volume LV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, December 2, 1954 Number 48 Santa Claus to Arrive at 4:30 This Afternoon Highway Points To Be Kept Until System Tested Columbia, Nor. 29 — Chief Highway Commissioner Claude R. McMillan has announced the “point system” would remain in effect and records kept until a f final determination is made on the ruling by Circuit Judge J. Robert Martin holding the sys tem invalid. He said he had not yet receiv ed a copy of the order, and “when I have been served with a copy I will be guided by its con tents.” But until the ruling has. been reviewed by the State Su preme Court records of driving violations will be kept against in dividual drivers, hd added. Judge Martin’s order is bind ing only as to 1 the driver who was petitioning the court for return of his license in that case. Other circuit judges do not necessarily have to follow it. ¥ “I think all drivers who are in clined to careless, reckless op eration of motor vehicles should know that these records are be ing maintained. I hope they will not feel at liberty to return to the widespread disregard of the traf fic laws as existed before the point system was inaugurated,” he added. The chief highwya coiVimis- sioner said that even with the point system in operation, ap proximately 10 persons are being killed every week in South Caro lina. Before it was in operation the toll was often 20 per week. Since it went into action the death rate has been rapidly fall ing, and the latest study by the National Safety Council showed South Carolina had experienced the greatest reduciton of fatali ties, compared with last year, of any state in the Union. "We have operated the point » system only as a Driver Im provement program. I think ev eryone agrees that the driving public generally is more safety - conscious, with a result that loss -of life and property damage have fallen drastically, \he official said. “Obviously we will be guided by the courts in this as in all oth er matters, but I am hopeful that the courts will find some way for us to keep the plan in operation,” he concluded. Thurmond Reasserts How He Will Vote Columbia, Nov. 29—U. S. Sen.- elect Strom Thurmond tonight reasserted he will vote with the Democrats in organizing the Senate next year but will vote for what he believes “is bfcst for the people” on other issues. Thurmond’s statement was in answer to reported remarks by television program last night that columnist Drew Pearson in a Thurmond is preparing to vote ’ with the Republicans. Pearson also reportedly said that Thur mond is Gov. “Jimmy Byrnes’ senator.” Thurmond, here to attend a re serve officers meeting, told The Associated Press: “I think I’ve already expressed my views,” on the question. “I’ll vote with the Democrats. On all matters coming before the sen ate I’ll vote for what I think is best for the people of South Carolina and the United States.” i^e added, “Tm the senator of the people of South Carolina and I am obligated to no one except the people of South Carolina." CLUB TO MEET The Century club will meet Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 7, with Mrs. James S. Gray. S. C. Business Upswing Noted, Byrnes Steles Q ^ \ ^ ' > Columbia, Nov. 30—Governor Byrnes tonight termed “quite en couraging” the upswing in busi ness and sales tax collections in the state during November. Byrnes noted in a prepared statement that tndugh the long drought cut sharply into state revenue earlier in the year, “in November, however, there was a sharp increase in the amount of sales tax collected . . . approxi mately $76,000 less than the amount collected in November, 1953.” The collections were baa-' ed on sales in October. Byrnes pointed out that in Sep tember sales tax income was $503,120 less than collected dur ing the same month last year. “The increase in business transactions during the last, month is certainly encouraging,” he said. “The sales tax is a good barometer of general business conditions in the state.” The governor added, “My hopq is that notwithstanding the drought the upward trend will continue in the months ahead of us.” Byrnes’ statement contrasts with one made recently by Edgar A. Brown, chairman of the State Senate F i n a n c.e Committee, Brown said during State Budget and Control Board hearings that “indications are that next year will see a shortage ot revenue in the amount of seven or eight mil lions of dollars without any in creases.” He said tax collections “are running at a terrific loss.” Cotton Growers Referendum To Be Held On Dec. 14 All cotton farmers in the state will go to the polls December 14 to vote on whether or not pre sent cotton marketing quotas will continue in effect in 1955. The local voting will be a part of a nationwide referendum con ducted by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Voting head quarters will be set up over the county Agent C. B. Cannon has announced, with the referendum under the supervision of the supervision of the County A SC committee. The quotas as set up by law to be effective next year must be approved by a two-thirds of the farmers voting in the re ferendum. If approved, quotas will apply to all farms growing upland cotton in 1955, and price support for eligible growers will be available at a level between 82% and 90 percent of parity, depending on the supply. If quotas are not approved by the cotton farmers, they will not be in effect for 1955—and price support will be available for eli gible growers at 50 percent of parity. Ibe quota for 1955 crop upland cotton is 10 million bales (stand ard bales of 500 pounds gross weight). Converted to acres, the quota provides a national acrea- age allotment of 18,113,208 acres, based on a national average yield for the 5 years 1949-53 inclusive. Ben Hill Farm Shown Last Week In Series The mysterious farm place in the series last week was that of Ben Hill, well known farmer of the Sedalia section of Union county on the border of this county. Mr. Hill called and iden tified the property and was pre sented a mounted photo with the compliments of The Chronicle. He is listed this week as a wel comed new member of our large family of readers. Only two correct guesses were turned in at the office by S. G. Dillard and Billy Pitts. Another in the series of undes ignated farms appears today. As previously stated the photos were taken from the air by spec ialty photographers, this news paper not knowing where the “shots” were made until we re ceive the photos which will ap pear regularly for fifty-two weeks. The feature is proving quite popular with our readers and is published in recognition of fanning as the big business that it is today—big in investment in land, machinery, livestock, and buildings. Six Stale Colleges End 500 Or Better BIG PARADE TO OPEN CHRISTMAS SEASON IN CITY Thousands Expected For Colorful-Celebra tion; Lovely Yuletide Lights To Flash On For Season Santa Claus—the character the Six of South Carolina’s seven college football teams are assur ed of ending their seasons with at least .500 records, with only Saturday afternoon’s game be tween South Carolina and The Citadel at Charleston remaining. Only The Citadel, which lost its seventh game against two wins to Clemson Saturday, with ' finish with a losing record. The Tiger victory 59-0, brought i whole world loves—will be offi- the Clemson record to 5-5, mark- 1 . . , ~ u . , ing the first time since 1951 that, clally cllnton ^ they have managed at least an' a ^ rno<>n a * ^ ^ when he march- even season. i es up Broad street to be royally In the only other game involvM we i CO med by tnousands from this ing a state school Saturday Car olina defeated Ware Forest 20-19, section who will line the side walks to greet the patron saint of Hi-Juniors To Present Comedy Friday Night Treasure Hunt In City Begins Today, $30.00 In Cash Prizes Mrs. Woiner Posses, At Hospital Here Rites In Philadelphia Mrs. Louise Whitehouse Wainer, •75, widow of George W. Wainer, again died at an early hour Tuesday morning at Hays hospital after several years of declining health. I Phillips and the Norw’ay Pirates A native of England, she was' closed out their 1954 football sea- The Treasure Hqnt, sponsored this year by the Mer chants association, will officially begin this afternoon immediately after the big Christmas parade, ^ lat * and will close December 20. k Franc “ Hanr ^ i ® urge “ Twenty-nine business firms Wlutehouse. She had lived moat are participating in the contest, ;° f her u hfe th u € United State8 their names appearing in today's ■ F ? r ._ P*** yeari paper. Each of the firms will Norway Winner Class C Crown Over Thornwell Orangeburg, Nov. 25 — Guy have in one of their display win- Wainer had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Donald Roon- dows an article that is not sold ey ^ ere on Hickory street. She was in the store. I* of Johnson Memorial i Methodist church, Philadelphia, Pa. S' ’Fasi Driving' Cause Of Death The first contestant finding all items correctly will be adjudged. . the 1st prize winner and will be I Mrs Wa f ner r , is sorv.ved, in ad- presented $15. Second prize win- d ,t,on to Mrs. Rooney, by one son, ner will receive $10, and third w - gainer, of Philadel- prize winner $5. Winners will P* 1 ' 3 ' a P‘l three grandchildren, be announced in The Chronicle S* 16 was ^ last of her December 23. (immediate family. Rules of the contest are found | The t** 1 ? was shipped Tuesday in the announcement in today’s afternoon to Philadelphia where paper. All entries must be mail- funeral services will be held and ed to the Chamber of Commerce, burial will be in Green Mount or additional information may be cemetery there, obtained from the secretary’s of- Mr. and Mrs. Rooney and son, fice in the lobby of Hotel Clin- Bill, left yesterday morning by ton. ‘car for Philadelphia. son in a blaze of glory Thursday night. Phillips, a 180-pound full back, scored 19 points to run his total for the season to 223, and Norway rolled over Thornwell orphanage 32-13 for the state Class C football championship. Phillips, called by Coach By ron King the best running back in the state, has been the big gun all year for Norway, carry ing the Pirates through the sea son undefeated. He received able assistance from halfback Remo Fanning, who scored two touchdowns, and quarterback Paul Davis whose slick ball handling and bullseyc pasing kept Thornwell off bal ance throughout the contest. CONINED TO HOME Friends of Henry M. Young, Sr , will regret to know he is ill at home. Let THE CHRONICLE advertisements help you each week. They are fill ed with interesting, help ful suggest! ons and “store news” that will save you time and money while stocks are fresh, full, and thrilling for Santa. BE WISE— READ THE ADVS. Laurens, Nov. 29—John Edward Altman, 28, who was fatally in jured NoVS 24 in an automobile wreck on Highway 221 near Ora, came to his death from “driving too fast for conditions," a coro ner’s jury found here Monday. Highway Patrolman L. C. Rich ards, who made the investigation, was the only witness to testify. He said that Bryson Dover, of Lanford, told him that he was the owner and only other occupant of the car and that he was dialing the radio when the car went over the highway bank and turned over. His investigation of the wreck in dicated that the car was going at a high rate of speed, the patrol man said. Aultman died a few minutes after reaching Laurens County hospital. Dover suffered minor in juries and was treated at the hos pital for several days. METHODIST WOMEN TO MEET The Woman’s Society of Chris tian Service and circles of Broad Street Methodist church will meet jointly on Monday afternoon, De cember 6, at 3:30 at the the church UNDERGOES OPERATION Linda and Ernestine Evars daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, of Laurens, underwent tonsilectomies at Hays hospital last week WHOSE FARM IS THIS? A three-act comedy, "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” will be presented by members of the Clnton high school junior class on Friday evening at eight o’clock with the public invited. The story is based on the sparkling and exuberant esca pades of two delightful girls, Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily . Kimbrough, who are determined to prove how “mature and cos mopolitan” they can be on an up- roaroiu, mischevous, and charm ing trip to Europe. Members of the cast and their roles are as follows^ Dick Winters and Leo Mc-Enoy —two good-looking medical stu dents — Henry Chandler and George Copeland. Cornelia Otis Skinner, a viva cious young girl—Joanne Porter Emily Kimbrough, Cornelia’s delightful companion — Janet Sloan. Otis Skinner, the famous actor, revealed in the warmly humor ous role of “Father”—Ed Pitts. Steward—Ted Davenport. Mrs. Skinner, who wounds Cornelia’s pride with everything she says—Patricia Norman. Purser—Don Rhame Admiral—Bill Dobbins. Harriet St. John and Winifred Blaugh, two “ripping” English girls—Frances Cunningham and Charlotte DeVinney. Inspector—Mary Ann Neigh bors. Therece, a maid—Barbour Hitchcock. Madame Elise, a charming French landlady—Jean Nelson. Monsieur de la Croix—Tommy Cooper. Window Cleaner—Jesse John ston. Stewardess—Joan Cannon. Gary Released On Bond In Auto Death Dr. Robert L. Martin A coroner’s jury sitting in Greenville November 22 found that Dr. Robert Lewis Martin of the Simpson ville community, who died November 19 in a Greenville hospital following an automobile collision three days previously at Joanna, came to his death through the "neglect driv ing” of David Henry A. Gary of Joanna . Sheriff W A. Lowery said last Tuesday that he had taken out a warrant charging involuntary manslaughter against Mr. Gary who was released on $1,000 bond, the sheriff said. U. D. C. Chapter Have Christmas Party Dec. 2 The Stephen D. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confed eracy will have their annual Christmas party and tree Thurs day evening, December 2, at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. P. M. Pitts. Members will exchange gifts. Each member is asked to remem ber the chapter’s adopted daugh ter at the Confederate Home. to move its record to 5-4. A win christmastide. The celebration is over The Citdael Saturday would sponsored by the Merchants As- give the Gamecocks a final read-, station with a special commit- ing of 6 4 and their fourth on arran ^ements in charge of straight season without a losing:^ anmial event re t^ r « ...... ....... i Floats will be entered by firm*, Wofford finished with the best schools and Qthers with four record of any state team, win-, tartly-stepping bands in the ring eight and oaing two, while , |M Presbyterian finished at 6-3, Newberry, 5-3-2, and Furman 6-3. South Carolina is the only team to get through the season without losing to a state foe, al though the Gamecocks must get by the Bulldogs this week-end to protect that record. Carolina’s last defeat to a state school was a 19-7 upset at the hands of The Citadel in 1950 line. The parade will reach the square at 4:30 and will be climaxed of course, with the appearance of Santa taking his place of honor at the end of the procession. 'In the line of march will be the Presbyterian college, Clinton high, Laurens high and Bell Street high bands. As the distinguished guest rides up the street the city’s lovely Clemson’s only state loss was ; lights will sparkle forth to wel to Carolina, while Furman lost to Carolina, Clemson and Wof ford . Wofford was upset by The Citadel in its only state setback, while Presbyterian was beatet) by Clemson, Furman and Wof ford, and Newberry lost to both Wofford and PC. Biggest singe victory of the year was turned in by Carolina in its 34-20 conquest of Army in the season’s opener at West come him, and flood the business section with the illumination of thousands of softly glowing Lights. To add to the Yuletide setting a large Christmas tree has again been provided on the square. Trees decorated with lights near the railway stations, while stores throughout the city have their windows appropriately decorated for the red-letter day. The Treasure Hunt, announced in todays' paper, will begin un- Point, N. Y. {mediately following the celebra- Records of^ South Carolina col- jtion. Stores will remain open long er today. A cash prize of $75.00 is lege teams this season W Citadel 2 Clemson 5 Furman 5 Presbyterian 6 Newberry 5 S. Carolina 5 Wofford 8 L 7 5 5 3 3 4 2 Two Names Added To Treasure Hunt It is stated in th^ Treasure Hunt announcement in today’s paper that there are 29 partici pating firms in the contest, their names being listed. Yesterday after a section of the paper had been published two additional names were brought to the office to be added. They are Holland’s Food Store and T. E. Jones and Sons, Furniture, making a total of 31 firms par ticipating. Also several additional firms are added to those sponsoring or contributing to the Christmas pa rade events. offered by the association for the first place float; $50.00 for second place, and $25.00 for third. Santa’s pre-Christmas visit to the city promises to be s gala event with every foot of standing room taken on the Lme-of-march for the tremendous crowd expect ed, and will officially open the Christmas shopping season in Clinton. All roads will lead in this direction. Everybody from every where—young and old—is invited. Santa’s advance message stated he is anxious especially to see and greet his thousands of little friends of this entire community, now all excited. Cox Attends Short Clemson Seed Course E. E. Cox of this city, attend ed a Seed Processors Short Course at Clemson college No vember 17-18. Mr. Cox is owner of Cox Seed Cleaners at 609 E. Florida street "King and Queen" For Shrine Bowl Game Her* is our Mystery Farm of tho woek. Whoso Is lit Roadars ara Invited to gusas tho nanva of tho owner of tho farm shown hors. Call your gusss in at tho offioo, bring thorn in. or in. Idantity must bo modo by tho ownor and ho will roeaivo froo of chaigo tho original mounted picturo from which tho abovo reproduction was mads. Thors ara no priaoo offorod for tho corroct guoaa. Join tho fun. Brothar and listar. Randy and Carol Wofford, atudsnis at Thornwall orphanage and former patients at the Shrine hospital in Graanvilla, hava been lolected by the Shrine Bowl Commit tee to serve as "King and Queen" for the Shrine Bowl game to bo t played Saturday in Charlotte. The game features tha stars of South and North Carolina high schools. Tbs children for the big event are sponsored by the Laurens County Shrine committee. Randy and Carol apeared in the Laurens parade yesterday and will ba in the line-of-march of tho Clinton Christmas parade this afternoon at 4:30. , Mayor H. L. Eichalbosyer and Mrs. Eteholbacgor will toko Randy and Carol to Chariots Saturday to hava a part in tho mam moth pageantry program bring planned for half-timo.