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If You Don’t Rend The Chronicle You Don’t Get the News atop (EHnton (Eljnmttlp The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable Volume LVI Clinton, S. C, Thursday, June 2,1955 College Commencement Gets Underway Sunday Baccalaureate Sermon At First Presbyterian Church By Rev. Cliff H. McLeod; Address To Graduates Monday By John Temple Graves, Prominent Author; Honorary De grees And ROTC Commissions To Be Awarded , - Presbyterian College will award 93 baccalaureate degrees and three honorary degrees at its 74th commencement exercise* this Sunday and Monday. The (baccalaureate sermon is scheduled for Sunday at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church. Final commencement exercises will be held in PC’s outdoor chapel at 10:30 am. Monday. The Rev. Cliff Hill McLeod, pastor of Sumter’s First Presby terian Church and a PC alumnus, will preach the Sunday sermon. The commencement address the following morning will be de livered by John Temple Graivea of Birmingham, prominent author, lecturer and newspaper colum nist Honorary degrees will go to: honorary doctor of divinity—the Rev. Clarence E. Piephoff, pastor of the College Park (Ga.) Pres byterian Church, and McLeod; honorary doctor of laws — G. Creighton Frampton, superintend ent of education for Charleston County. All three recipients are Presbyterian College alumni. Another outstanding class of seniors twill step forward to re ceive baccalaureate degrees in the closing ceremonies under the oaks of the outdoor chapel. Some will be honored with awards end medals to mark achievement in various fields • of college endea vor. Thirty-two senior cadet* of ROTC will receive commissions as second lieutenants in the Of ficers’ (Reserve Corps. Diplomas Will be presented the graduating seniors by the Rev Harry K. Holland of Marietta, Ga., chairman of the board of trustees. Thirty-two senior cadets of Presbyterian College’s outstand ing ROTC unit will receive com missions as second lieutenants in the Officers' Reserve Corps at the college's 74th commencement exercises Monday. Twelve other senior cadets, who have completed their military academic requirements, wHl re ceive their commissions upon completing other requirements during the next few months. The PC military department to day released its roster of 44 senior cadets who represent one of the largest ROTC classes to be commissioned at Prekbyterian. Cadets who will receive reserve commissions Monday include: James B. Allen of Conway; George Blue of Union; Larry Brice of Kings tree; James Bick- ley of Canton, Ga.; Thomas Cook, Jr., of Laurens; Samuel Corn- well of Charlotte; Norwood Du rant of Gable; Jack Edmunds of Decatur, Ga.; William Harris of Cross Anchor; Cart Joye of King- stree; Bill Littlejohn of Colum bia; Carl Massey of Waxharw, N. C.; Bill McDonald of Brunswick, Ga.; Lawrence Medlin of Chor- k>tte) Floyd Merritt of Rock Hill. Norman Morrall of Beaufort; William Neville of Newberry; Mills Peebles of BiehopviUe; Shel by Poe of Thomasville, Ga.; Jas per Tanner of Hemingway; Mar cus Adams, Jr., of Oklahoma City; John Davis of Clinton; John Fes- perman of Waycross, Ga.; Rich ard Infinger of Charleston; Ed ward Kay of Greenwood; Jack Lott of Johnston; William Putman of Laurens; Dick Ropper of Co lumbia; Tommy Stallworth of Atlanta; Edwin Stultz of Rock Hill; Charles Twitty of Charlotte; and Charles J. Whisnant of Charlotte. Those cadets who will receive their commissions within the next few months include: Benny Bar- clift of Charlotte; James Bell of McConnells; Robert Burgess of Burlington, N. C.; Dick Marshall of Selfrldge Air Force Base, Mich.; Leslie Patterson of Colum bia; Bobby Simmons of Laurens; William Unthank of Greenville; Warren Berry of College Park, Ga.; James Fleming of Charlotte; Harry Hamilton of Seneca; John Morris of Atlanta; and William Tiller of Mayesville. Tommy Stallworth, a minister ial candidate from Atlanta, haa been named to receive Presbyter ian College’s “outstanding Senior” award for 1953. The award, given annually by the Presbyterian College alumni chapter in Charlotte, wiil be presented at commencement exer cises. It serves to honor “that member of the graduating class who, by his conduct and character, phy sical fitness, and mental stability, most nearly approximates the in stitution’s ideals for young man hood.” The winner is determined each year by a vote of the senior class and a faculty committee. j Stallworth, an outstanding stu-> dent throughout his four years at PC, has served during the past year in a capacity of dual leader ship as head of two of the most Important campus organizations. He was cadet commander of the Presbyterian ROTC battalion and president of the Student Christian Association. Among his other im portant honors me membership in Blue Key national leadership fra ternity. and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universi ties and Colleges. Stallworth has been a p re- ministerial student at PC and plans to enter a Presbyterian theo logical seminary this fail. 'Presbyterian College alumni of Charlotte established this “out standing senior” award to replace the old Founder’s Medal several years ago. A plaque is maintained at the college for inscription of names, and individual keys are presented each recipient. \ Receives Degree At Columbia College Miss Sara Blakely, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Speake, of this city, re ceived an AB degree in graduating exercises on Tuesday at Columbia college. Mrs. Speake attended the presi dent’s reception there on Monday evening and accompanied by her (laughter, Miss Louise Speake, the graduation on Tuesday. Number 22 Whoa# ia ilT name of tha owner of iho fans shown hors. Call your guaaa ia at tha offlco. bring thorn in. or mail than in. Idantity must ha mads by tha original mounted pkiura from which fho abovo reproduction was mads. Thara aro no prlsoa offered for the correct guess. Join the fun. Business Rise Jn Laurens County Sparked By Automobile Sales And Services Special To The Chronicle New York, June 1—Business is on the upgrade in Laurens county and, as in most parts of the nation, the automobile is sparking the rise . Residents of Laurens county are spending at the rate of $7,- 306.000 a year for automotive equipment and supplies. Of the total, filling'Stations are gamer ing $2,294,000 per year. The figures are revealed by Consumer Markets in its annual aurvey, just off the press, cov- Chronide Advs Are All-Important To You The advertising columns of THE CHRONICLE each week carry important and helpful advertising “news” from local business firms. They tell you of latest price* 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., Shop 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 • momentary interest Adva have an important local value to you. They help you buy well and save Don’t over look" them. ering 1954. The importance of the auto mobile to the local economy is indicated by the fact that auto motive sales account for 26 per cent of the entire retail business •f the county, which reached $25,692,000 last year. Elsewhere In the United States automotive sales were lower, at tracting 25 per cent of the retail dollar. In the South Atlantic states it was 26 per cent. This spending mood flows in part from the fact that people have strong reserves of money in 'the form of savings and invest ments that are not earmarked for necessities. Another factor gross output and by the halt of is a feeling of confidence en gendered by the nation’s huge the inflation of the dollar. -Total automotive purchases in Laurens county during the past year amounted to $204 per capi ta. Included in the figure, in addition to passenger cars, are sales fo tires and batteries, mo torcycles and boats. Auto sales have gone beyond the expectations of the industry and have carried allied lines along with it. At the present rate, Americans will have bought well over six million new ears before the year is out. The desire of most people to own a car and to own a home has proved to be the backbone of our present thriving economy. These pulling together, have been two, automobiles and houses, chiefly responsible for the coun try’s emergence from recession to recovery, most economists Joanna Still Stands At Top Carolina League Manager Jim Voiselle hurled a neat seven hitter at the league leading Joanna Hornets Saturday night to give the Ninety Six In dians their first victory of the sea son in the Carolina Textile league. The Indians won 5-1. Joanna won its first six games of the season but ran into trouble during the past week and dropped two games. These losses plus two Mathews’ victories pulled Mathews to within one game of the Hornets. Mathews dropped the Calhoun Falls Clippers tjSeturday night, 9-2, behind the six hit pitching of righthander Jimmy Craig. Craig whiffed 12 Clippers and walked only three in posting the victory. The games scheduled this week will find Calhoun Falls at Ninety Six Tuesday night in a game that was postponed from a week ago due to rain. On Ffiday, Ninety Six will be at Calhoun Falls and Jo anna visits Mathews. Saturday night will find Calhoun Falls at Joanna and Mathews at Ninety Six. The Standings Team W JOANNA 6 Mathews 5 Calhoun Falls 4 Ninety Six 1 County Officers Told To Stay WHhin Funds L 2 3 4 7 Pet .750 .025 .500 MM // Presbyterion Bible School 'X>pen House At the conclusion of the daily Vacation Bible school sessions in progress each evening this week at the First Presbyterian church, "open house” will be held on Fri day evening at 6 o’clock. Parents and others who are in terested are invited to attend. Work that the children have done will be on display and refresh ments will be served. Clinton Giii To Groduote At Stetson Watkins Farm Shown In Last Week's Series Laurens, May 26—The Laurens county legislative delegation has notified county officials not to exceed their appropriations dur ing the fiscal year 1965-36 which begins July 1, according to a let ter addressed to supervisor’s of fice and signed by the four mem bers of the delegation. Robert C. Wasson, secretary, released the letter for publication. The letter follows: “This is to advise you that we expect every department Shat re ceives an appropriation in the county supply bill to operate with in that appropriation for the fiscal year 1055-56. “We suggest that it be prorat ed ck a monthly basis where pos sible. We wish te further info you that we ere not under any ob ligations to appropriate any funds for any deficit that might occur. “We also call your attention to the sections of the bill concerning the advertisements for bids on purchases and the section concern ing oarer expenditures.” Section H of the County Supply bill authorises and requires the supervisor to advertise for com petitive bids for the purchase of all supplies used by the county, including the county home, and shall accept the lowest bidder therefor. Supplies mentioned “in clude road materials, office equip ment and machinery of a value of more than $100, but doe* not in clude purchase of parts or person al services for repairs or equip ment where no competitive part of service is available.” The sec tion gives the supervisor the right to reject any bid which does not meet his requirements as "quality,, specifications or description.” Section 6 requires the supervis or and county commissioners to keep a separate account covering the various items of the Supply Bill and not to exceed in expen ditures the amount provided for Miss Ruby jo i>arr oi this city, each item; and for any excess al lowed, or permitted, the officers “shall be held liable on their of ficial bond.’’ Closing Program At Thomwell For Graduates Thornwel! orphanage awarded diplomas to its nine graduating seniors at commencement exer cises Monday evening. The Rev. I. M. Bagnal, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Bennettsvrlle, delivered the com mencement address. The bacca laureate sermon last Sunday morn ing was preached by the Rev W. McLeod Frampton, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church of Anderson. Mr. Bagnal spoke on the "March of Youth’’ which will take place in the near future when we, the youth and graduates of the coun try, elect the next officers of ou r ‘ government, communities and' courts. He presented two impor tant attitudes: first, to be thrilled by the example of the generations which have gone before; and sec ond, to be filled with the Holy Spirit to guide us in our military country. Dr. Frampton, in his bacca laureate sermon, emphasized that God has a great plan for every life. He urged the graduates not to let anything “defeat you or turn your back on the purpose at God.” He said the world was created for the glory of God and Christians glori fied Him by going out and doing His will Dr. Frampton added: “You didn’t choose Jesus. It’s bigger than that. He chose you.” Joel S. Morse, of Abbeville, chairman of the board of trustees, presided over the commencement exercises. Awards were made to HONORARY C. CgntJHTON FRAMPTON REY. CLARENCE E. PflEPBOP F Honorary degrees will be awarded at Presbyterian college com menrement exercises Monday to Creighton Frampton. of Chariest an. and Rev. Clarence E. Piephoff. of College Park. Ga. Mr. Frampton's degree will be doctor of laws, Mr. PlophofTs doctor of divinity. Fashion Revue By Home Economics Class High School Clinton Hi Seniors Hold Annual Class Day Exercises The farm home place shown last week was that of Howard Watkins, located near the city on the Musgrove highway and named | graduating class and other ’•Belle-Acres.” The owner was presented a mounted photo of the place with the compliments of The Chronicle. Correct guesses were turned in at the office by Jimmy Dutton, Posey W. Copeland, Jkn- my Quinton, and Mrs. Henry Trammell. •Another in the series of undes ignated farms appears today. As previously „ stated, the photos were taken from the air by spe cialty photographers, this news paper not knowing whore the “shsto” were made until we re ceive the photo* which are peering regularly In the paper. The feature is proving quite pop ular with our readers and is pub lished in recognition of farming as the big business that it is today —big in investment in land, ma chinery, livestock and buildings. "Light Bulb*Sole" Night Monday, Jane 6 Thornweil students by R. E. Fer guson, of this cit|y, chairman of the executive committee, and Frank M. Boland, also of this city, and a member of that committee. The awards went to: Monitor’s award—Jo Ann Win- burn; dairy award—Wayne Lew is; poultry award—Pete Kickman; office award—Sara Christy; print ing office award—Donald Ward; electrical shop award — Marion Dowdel; work shop award—John ny Cookson; campus award—Kay Folk; schoolbouag award—Alvin Wilson; Bible award — Marion Dowdle; typewriter contest—Bora Christy; best citizen—Minme Ruth Brookshire; student making most improvement during year—Verna Kin ion. Clinton high school home eco nomic department held their an nual spring Fashion Revue in the school auditorium Tuesdary eve ning, May 17. The setting for the revue was an attractive garden scene. The models were as follow: Fifteen girls modeling sun dresses, 35 girls models of school dress, 13 models of princess style, three lovely suit models, 17 models of sheer cottons, 17 models of dressy dresses, 21 models of date dresses, 5 models of active sports wear, 3 models of sleeping apparent. The following students modeled two or mote dresses: Angela Clements, Jenny Addi son, Sam Pitts, Betty Jane Hamer, Mary Cunningham, Ruth (Anthony, Carolyn Quarles, Margie McGrow, Brenda Campbell, fihirley Dove, Margaret Ann Bolick, Frances Graham, Janice Braowell, Linda Poore, Lucinda Quarles, and Shir ley Merchant. Mrs. Polly Bannister, home eco nomics sponsor, awarded Margaret Anne Bolick the Miss J. H. A. medal on the basis of scholarship lor two years, personality, charac ter and general ability Jenny Ad dison and Sara Pitts received awards for exceptional ability in two years of home economics. The “Class Day” program at Clinton high school was held at chapel hour on the morning of May 20. The program was as follows: Class History—Ann Johnson. “You’ll Never Walk Atone ”— Seniors. Class Prophecy—Bobby Pear son. Class Poem—June Adair. “The House I Live In’’—Sex tette. Review of Awards — Principal R. P. Wilder Class Will—Tommy Davis. “Graduation Song”—Seniors. Presentation of Class Gift— Phil McGee ^ Acceptance of Gift — Mr. Wil der. Alma Mater—Audience. Recessional—Juniors and Sen iors. Commencemont Services Methodist Bible School Held Ritas Held For Johnson Infant Voters Support Bond issue, 62*2 Funeral services for Elizabeth i Johnson, daughter of J. B. and Frances Uldrick Johnson, who died Monday night at Joanna Memorial hospital were conduct- be hold Sunday evening at the • o'clock worship hour at Broad Street Methodat church tor the vacation Bible school which is in progress each morning this The pastor, Rev. J. E. chant, will bring a brief for the occasion. Later “Open House” will be held for parents and others in the Sunday school rooms where work that the chil- Clinton voters on Tuesday fa- 1 dren have done during Bible Monday night, June 6, has been set by the CUnton Ex change club as “Light Bulb spec ial sale night.” Members of the «d here Tuesday afternoon at the club will conduct the sale by a graveside in Rosemont cemetery, house canvass from 6 to 10 p. m. Survivors include the parents, with proceeds to go to the club’s °t Joanna; one brother, Johnnie charity fund for work in the Johnson of the home; her pater- community. nal grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Gary Holcombe is chairman of Johnson, Sr., of this city; and her the drive and Van Jones is the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Uldrick of this city. Stevenson Presented i Television Set Dr. is a member of the graduating class at Stetson university, Deland, Florida, with commencement exr ercises to be held June 5-6. Her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Darr and family will attend the graduating exercises, Mr. Darr giving the scripture reading. Exehange club president. Residents are asked by those in charge to keep the sale in mind and be prepared to make purchases through the organiza tion. A bag containing more than $2.00’ worth of popular sizes of household GE bulbs will be _ JHH ^ ld ii beln f 361 the **** week b y members Graduation Exercises furnished by H. D. Payne and 0 f the Young Men’s Sunday Co., to the club for “Light bulb school class of Broad Street sale night, at a special discount, officers state. vored the issue of $200,000 in bonds by a 62 to 2 vote. City council had requested au thority to sell the bonds to fi nance the rebuilding of the elec tric power system, including transmission lines and installa tion of necessary equipment at the power plant. Four thousand voters were registered. At the two voting precincts the results were as follows; CUnton city box, 50 for, one against. Clinton Mills box, 3 for, one against. High School Seniors school will be on display. Fraser Addresses Graduating Class Dr. T. Layton Fraser, head of the Bible department at Presby terian College, preached the bac calaureate sermon last Sunday morning before the graduating class at the Monticelto high school. Dr. Fraser in addition to his teaching position at the collage is and Mrs. John W. Steven- D---- _ As son were presented a television ^COIVC UiplOmOS At | pastor of the Owings Presbyte- ' rian church in the upper part of the county. Boccoloureoto Speaker RETURNS TO HOME Mrs. O. I. Sheely has retikhed Icy to her home after being a patient at Blalock clinic. Graduating exerciaes at Clin- Methodist church, of which Dr. | ton high school were held last Stevenson is the teacher. The Friday evening and attended by surprise gift was presented in an audience of friends, relatives appreciation of his faithful ser- and parents that filled the audi- vices to the class. torium. Seventy-four seniors re- Dr. Stevenson is a member of ceived their diplomas, their Bankers, will close the faculty of Presbyterian Col- names appearing in the paper Friday in celebration of Jefferson lege in the English department last week. Davis birthday. . and they reside on Walnut street. BANKS TO CLOSE •*- Bank Clinton and M. S. Bai- and of Cli bon. CLINTON RED DEVILS WIN CLASS A STATE TITLE Presentation of senior awards, review of awards, and presenta tion of diplomas were made by G N. Foy, R. P. Wilder and W R. Andreson. Special music was given by the girls’ glee club. The salutatory was given by Rose Moore Nettles, the valedic- troy by Jane Ray, first and sec ond honor members of the class. Graduates At Aqnes Scott Hunter uight sad at Joanna 8-2. Class A high left la right: Halt, BiUr Pace, is the teau’se has* to give Clinton’s Red Devils s 7-6 victory over Hartevtlle then for the second straight year. Clinton had wea the fin* (ante of the eeriee C ranford. BUI Seaae. BUI Dobbins. Ed Smith. Dusty Reaves. Charles Pearsea. Jerald Jenklna, Arthur Smith, Ehrta Fleyd. Gary Hancock. Fred- Miss Catherine Eichelbergef* of this city, is a member of the graduating class at Agnes Scott College. Decatur, Ga. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs H E. Eichelberger. John and Hugh Eichelberger, Jr., and the for mer’s sister. Miss Loulie Eichel berger of Laurens, will leave Saturday morning to attend the graduating event on Saturday. Sunday and Monday. Group To Attend Girls' And Boys' Stote Chosen to go to Boys’ State in June. Dusty Reaves. Ed Pitts, Alvin Whitmire, Grady Fuller, and John Franklin will repre sent Clinton high in the annual citizenship training program held at the Area Trade School in Columbia. The following girls have been chosen to attend Girls State, al so in Columbia in June: Mary Ann Neighbors, Leanna Young, and Elaine Crocker REV, CLIFF H. McLEOD The baccalaureate sermon Sunday morning before the graduating class at Presbyte rian collage will b# delivered by the Rov. Cliff H. McLeod, pastor of tha First Prosbyte- rian church of Sumter, and an Alumnus of the college. Ho will also receive an honorary degree of doctor of divinity. FOOD... Is An Important Item With Housewives You will find helpful Grocery ind Market News in THE CHRONICLE every week from leading food stores in the city. Read the advertisements reg ularly — they tell you about changing prices each week and where you can supply your needs and buy to advantage.