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Thursday, Jam 3>, 1168 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Page FItc Briefs About . . . People You Know Items of Interest Concerning Clinton Residents Misses Frances O’Daniel and t Essie Young are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. E. McGrew in Camden this week. * Miss Louise Carr has returned home after visiting relatives in Tifton, Ga. Misses Joanne Todd and Gwen Hitt returned home Tuesday from Bon darken, N. C. Mrs. W. E. Neighbors spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Dugan and family in Darling ton, and Mrs. Paul M. Stanley in Hartsville. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and children, Susan -and Walter, • accompanied her home for a sev eral days stay. Miss Jane Todd recently attend ed a Young People’s conference at Bon darken, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Workman, % Jr., and children, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Boland and son are vaca tioning at Pawley’s this week. Friends of J. M. Wham, of MountviUe, will be interested to know he is a patient at the Co lumbia hospital, Columbia. Mr. and Mra. Robert 6. Powell and children, Alan and Lynn, apent last week at Crescent Beach. Mrs. T. L. W. Bailey and Mai Mary Ella Bailey spent the week-end in Chester with Miss Agatha Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Neely and son, formerly of Sumter, are spending the summer here with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brunson Aabill and in Rock Hill with Mr. Neely’s parents. They will move to Marion early in the fall where he will coach and teach. John Spratt was a business visitor in Columbia Tuesday. Mrs. B. M. Dutton, Jimmy Dut ton and Mias Betty Davis spent Jfvaral days last week at Myrtle Beach. Mias Ruth Lynch of Batesburg, was the week-end guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. O. Rhame. Also their guests op Sunday were the letter’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr .and Mrs. James Murrah. 'Mrs. Julian Coleman recently spent ten days at her cottage at Lake Lanier, near Tryon, N. C. She had as her guest Mrs. R. L. Lockett of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. J. Furman Evans of An derson. * Mr. and Mrs. James F. King and son. Bill, of Washington, D. C., arrived yesterday for a visit with Mrs. Kin/s mother, Mrs. J. Will Leake, and sister, Mrs. R. P. Hamer and family. Mias Elizabeth Copeland is vsiiting her brother and sister- in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Wal lace Copeland in Greenville. Mrs. Julian Coleman left Tues day to Join Mrs. John W. Little and several other friends in Co lumbia for a trip through the New England states and to Can ada. Robert L. Cason, student at Clemson, left last'week for six weeks summer training camp at Aberden Proving Grounds, Md. Dr. and Mrs. William Hugh Hall and children, Kalhy, Hugh and Jay, of Charlotte, N. C., spent the week-end with the former’s moth er, Mrs. E. H. Hall. Friends of Mrs. Homer Tommie, of MountviUe, will be interested to know she is a patient at Self Memorial hospital, Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crowson and sons, Ed and Bill, of Gestonia, N. C., spent the week-end with Mrs. Crowson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Henry. Also guests of the Henrys on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Phillips, of Seneca, and Mrs. R. W. Adams, of Albequerque, N. M. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Vance will return today from Cleveland, Ohio, where they attended the Ki- wanis annual convention. Prior to going to Cleveland they spent sev eral days in Columbus, Ohio, with Mr. Vance’s sister, Mrs. W. D. Campbell and Mr. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Plaxico, Jr., and daughter, Patti, will return today from a several days stay in Gatlinburg, Tenn., arid other points of interest in the moun tains. Mrs. H. L. Eichelberger and daughter, Mias Catherine Eichel berger, leave tomorrow by plane for New York. After a few days visit Mrs. Eichelberger will re turn here while Miss Eichel berger remains to attend Kather ine Gibbs School. Mbs Lynn Prather of Kis- simee, Fla., la the guest of Miss Jackie Franks this week. Dr. and Mrs I* B. Marion are spending some time in Tusca loosa, Ala., with their son and daugktar-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. Lucius B. Marion, Jr. The Rev. MT. Marion and daughter, Carol, were here the past week and accompanied his parents to Tuscaloosa. David Cook and Gerald Wood ruff ore spending the week at Lutharidgo, Lutheran church camp near Asheville, N. C. They ware accompanied there Sunday by the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Woodruff and Mrs. E. T. Woodruff. mi JULY 4th THROUGH 9th CLOSING In order to give our employees o much-needed vocotion, we the undersigned, wffl be closed from— ~ * * July 4th Through 9th We wHI appreciate your cooperation by letting us supply your holiday cleaning needs as early os possible. J We Will Re-Open Monday Morning, My Uth Emerald City Cleaners & Laundry Royal Cleaners Sunshine Cleaners . Goldville Cleaners More Tributes Honor Late Clinton Editor WIDELY KNOWN Clinton, a city of 8,000 popu lation in Laurens county, has been dealt two severe blows in recent days. Wilson Harris, pub lisher of The Clinton Chronicle, succumbed to a recent attack. Robert E. Wysor, III, a veteran of World War II,and a. rising young business man, was fatally injured a few days previously in an automobile wreck. Mr. Harris, one of the state’s moat widely known editors, was a native of Laurens county and had spent most of his life in or near Clinton. He was a former member of the Legislature, had served on the state commission for mental persons; was an el der in the Presbyterian church; a former member of Clinton city council; a former head of the South Carolina Press Associa tion, and had been signally hon ored in many other fields of en deavor. — Charlie Garrison in Anderson Independent. WILSON W. HARRIS Tbe South Carolina press lost one of its wisest and bravest edi tors in the recent death of Mr. Wilson W. Harris of The Clinton Chronicle. Through the years The News and Courier had re- Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith and children, Linda and Bobby, have Joined relatives and friends at Cherry Grove Beach this lied on his judgment in many Raids of comment. Even if we disagreed with his conclusion— and that was seldom—we knew he had based his opinion on an honest view of the facts as he knew them. Mr. Harris was a good compan ion when newspapermen met. He was a sound guide for the people of his community. Wc shall miss him as a friend and as one of the contributors to the welfare of South Carolina — News and Courier, Charleston. AN OLD FRIEND PASSES Wilson Harris, editor of The Clinton Chronicle, who died a few days ago, was not old in years as longevity goes now, but he was a veteran newspaperman. He was editor of the Clinton weekly for 43 years. This writer has known him almost if not quite that long. He was esteem ed a man of great usefulness in his community. A staunch Pres byterian, he was active in the councils of his church. As an editor, he was fearless and cour ageous; there was never any doubt as to where he stood, and we have always found him on the side of good government and righteousness. He was faithful to attend his state press meet ings, and it was always a pleas ure to meet and talk with him on such occasion. We believe the citizens of Clinton will agree that his home town, county, and state are better places to live because of his personal life and service.— Bamberg Herald. pram himself positively on mat ters that he thuoght should be commented upon. To our knowledge Mr. Harris Is the third weekly editor in South Carolina to die while at work. The late editor and own er of the Lee County Messenger are proud that there are still edi- was the first to pass away in | tors in South Carolina who will 1M3.. Then followed some time' continue their efforts to promote later Mr. W. W. Smoak, for many good government es did these years editor and owner of the three who have Press and Standard of Waiter- boro. Now it is Mr. Harris. We while at their work.—Lee Coun ty Messenger. +++*+»***++*«+**++**+** ' A STRONG VOICE IS STILLED 'Mrs. J. Hamp Stone has moved into her recently purchased home on South Adair street formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Callaway of Atlanta, will be guests of the fanner’s sister, Mrs. Carlton F. Winn, and Mr. Winn the coming week-end. Miss Zelle Crisp is spending three weeks with her nephew, the Rev. William E. Crisp and | visiting other points of interest in the Hawaiian Islands. The trip was made by plane, Misses Margaret Ann Bolick, Sara Pitts, Florence Winn, Em ily Bailey, Mrs. P. S. Bailey and Mrs. R. C. Adair are spending several weeks at Windy Hill Beach. They were accompanied by Mr. Bailey and Mr. Adair, who remained for several days visit. Miss Anne Owens of Colum bia, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Ow ens. Miss Emily Dillard of Abbe ville, and Mrs. M. J. McFadden of Joanna, spent several days this week with Rev. and Mrs. Allen McSween and family in Greens boro, N. C., going especially to accompany Mrs. L. B. . Dillard home, who had been spending several weeks with the Mc- Sweens. Friends of little Larry McSween will be interested to know he returned home Satur day from the hospital suffering from injuries received when he fell from an automobile. Mrs. Gilbert Wildridge of In dianapolis, Ind., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Norman Sloan, Mr. Sloan, and children. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plaxco of Columbia, are spending the sum mer with Mrs. N. Reese Young while both are attending school at Presbyterian college. They spent the week-end in Orange burg attending a family reunion. Frineds of Mrs. Norman Sloan will be interested to know she returned to her home Sunday af ter being a patient at Joanna Memorial hospital for several days. Mrs. Dill Ellis of Dillon, spent several days last week with Mrs. George H. Ellis. She was ac companied home by Becky Ellis, who spent three weeks at Camp Ton-A-Wandah near Henderson ville, N. q. Mrs. J. P. Prather and Miss Jackie Franks were in Charles ton the past week. Mrs. Prather visited her niece, Mrs. Gus Tams- burg and family while Miss Franks attended the Carolina Dance Masters Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Young, Jr., and daughter, Carol, vaca tioned last week at Myrtle Beach. They spent the week end in Charlotte, N. C., with Mrs. Young’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.' Hannon. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilson of Pensacola, Fla., were overnight guests during the week of the frotaer’s sister, Mrs. C. E. Nich ols, and Mr. Nichols. Mrs. Walter P. Jones will Re turn this week ot her home in Rome, Ga., after a several weeks visit with her son and daughter- in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Newton B. Jones. « Miss Maude Sumerel will leave tomorrow to spend several months in Ruby with her sister, Mrs. J. S. McGregor. Mrs. Keith Fleischman and children have returned to their home in Andrews after a two weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Spratt Friends of Judy Johnson will be interested to know she is a patient at Duke Hospital, Dur ham, N. C., where she has under gone an operation and is receiv ing treatment Her mother, Mrs. T. C. Johnson, Jr., is with her. Miss Dot Taylor leaves by plane tomorrow for a visit with Wilson W. Harris, editor of the Clinton Chronicle, suffered a fatal stroke while writing an edi torial for his paper concerning the socialistic trend in this coun try. The editorial was found in his typewriter and was printed by his paper ending with the unfinished sentence. A strong voice has been stilled in the death fo Mr. Harris. He was a true Southern conserva tive Democrat who inveighed week in and week out in his pa per against the radicals who are now in control of the party. He was a booster for Clinton, and was active in the business, social and religious life of the community. He belonged to the old school of editors who believe that a newspaper has a mission to perform other than to print the news and carry advertise ments. He will be missed. —Greenville Observer WILSON W. HARRIS It is always sad to note the passing away of a friend. At this time the editor of this newspaper is thinking of Wilson W. Harris, editor and owner of The Clinton Chronicle. He passed away Mon- dya, June 13, following a stroke which he had sustained the pre vious Friday night while writing up copy for the next issue of his paper. We had known Mr. Har ris for many years, first when we entered Presbyterian College 1 years ago as a freshman. We be came closer to him when we worked on the college newspaper and during tfie years that have intervenedjve have always made it a point "to read his newspaper with great interest and to drop by to see him on our infrequent trips back to PC. Mr. Harris was indeed a good man. The interests of his church and the welfare of his town, county, state and national gov ernment were always foremost in his life. He was a clear thinker and did not fail to ex- j "We re Blowing Our Top SALE Now Is the Time to Start Your Crystal Pattern Or Add Some Extra Pieces to Your Set CLOSE OUT SALE ON CRYSTAL SALE Reg. Price PRICE Tropic Rose $ .90 $ .49 (Hand Cut By Rock Sharpe) 2 far 75e Chantilly by Cambridge - Stem 2.00 .97 Plate 2S0 1.10 Rambling Rose . . . : 2.75 1.00 (Gold Band) Carole-By Tiffin 2.25 1.00 (Hand Cut) Blue Bell-By Tiffin 1.75 .95 (Etched) Classic (Royal Amethyst) .... 2.00 1.00 Colonial Dame 2.00 1.00 (Cool Green) BELOW COST SALE — LET US HELP YOU SAVE .MONEY ; » Other July Specials S2.95 ALUMINUM WATER PITCHER With Ice Guard-Now $1.00 Reg. $2.95 BRIDE DOLLS Only $1.00 Reg. $1.00 LEATHER WATCH BANDS Special 35c .. .. J. C. THOMAS. Jeweler CUNTON ‘It’s Time That Counts” JOANNA Dr. and Mrs. A. Mobile, Ala. J. 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