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k If Ym Don’t Read - The Chronicle You Don’t Got the News The Chronicle Strive* To Be A Chui News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable Volume LVI Clinton, S, C, Thursday, November 24,1955 Number 46 Guilty Pleas Entered At Court Term Others Continued To Next Session Disposing of only one jury trial in its term last week, Laurens County Cominal Court adjourned upon its conriipletion. The court previously had han dled a number of guilty pleas. Fourteen cases were held over to the next term. As reported last week, Mrs. Vir ginia Hell aims Stone was acquitted in the fatal shooting of her hus band, Charlie Stone, 38. Guilty pleas taken during the week with their sentences were as follows: Leo Westfield, violation of the liquor law, six months or $1,000, suspended on service of two months or payment of $150, and placed on probation ■ for three years. J. W. Weathers, non-support, one year or $1,000, suspended on payment of $10 a week for the support of wife and children, and placed on probation. Willie T. Pinson, forgery, three months, suspended and put on probation for two years. Ulysses Cunningham, bastardy, to pay $4 a week for support of the child after securing two co signers for a $300 bond. George Turner, housebreaking and larceny and, in a separate in dictment, larceny, six months sus pended on service of 30 days or payment of $100, and placed on probation for three years. Henry D. Horne, housebreaking and larceny, six months suspend ed and placed on probation for three years. J. H. Paris, Gary Lamb and Gettis Morgan, ca rebreak Lag and larceny, three months or $100. James C. Gaines, Jr., involun- % tary manslaughter, nine months, suspended and placed on proba tion for two years. Sam Watts, possession of ille gal unstamped liquor, six months or $1,000, suspended on service of two months or payment of $150. and placed on probation for three years. Boker T. James, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, six months, suspended and placed on probation for two years. In six different guilty plea cas es of operating vehicles un der the influence of intoxicants the judge gave sentences of one year or $1,000, sentences sus pended on payment of $250 fines in each case and service of two months, aid placed on three years probation. TCiose sentenced were James F. Motes, Ernest C. Lark, Clayton Albert Reese, Thom as Watson Grace, Jr., William Drayton Godfrey and George Adair. A time to be truly grateful for our in this land of plenty City Pauses Thursday To Observe Thanksgiving Service At First Presbyterian Church Clinton will pause Thursday in a quiet observance of the national Thanksgiving day, with no special events of a public nature planned for the day. The up-town churches have arranged a union “Thanks Giving” service for 10:30 a. m.. at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. J. H. Darr, pastor of the First Baptist j church, will preach the sermon. Business houses of the city, the post office, and schools will be closed. , J. Lee Willard Dies At Hospital After Week'slllness J. Lee Willard, 76, died Wednes day afternoon at Hays hospital following an illness of one week. A native of Union counity, he was a son of the late Carey W. and Adelaide Humphries Willard. He had made his home in Clinton four the past 45 years and was a mem ber of Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy Workman and Mrs. Da vid Glenn, both of Clinton; three sons, Clemson Willard of Union, John and Tommy Willard, both of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Claude Greer of Greenville; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife, Mrs. Bessie Burgess Willard, died three months ago. Funeral services were conduct ed Friday at 3 p. m. at Gray Fun eral Home by the Rev. James S. Gray, Dr. W. Redd Turner and a *r. D. J. Woods. Burial was in Rosemoni cemetery. Mr. Willard farmed for many years near Clinton. He later oper ated a service station and store on the Whitmire highway. In recent years he was in the barbecue busi ness, supplying customers over a wide area with meat products. Midget Football Banquet Set For Dec. 1 The Tom Thumb foojball ban quet will be held in the Presby terian college dining hall Thurs day, December 1, at 7:30 p. m, it has been announced. Coaches of the various teams are requested to turn in their guest list and number of players attending the banquet to D. S Templeton by Friday, Nov. 25. A speaker for the occasion will be announced later. Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings ... for heartfelt rejoicing in the blessings of home, family, peace and plenty. It's a time to be joyful . .. and a time to be quietly, prayerfully grateful because the abumlance and freedom our ferefaHiers dreamed of are ours in reality. On this Thanksgiving, we join in giving thanks, and among our blessings we count the oppor tunity of serving you during Hie post year. May we continue to serve you in a manner that will ever deserve your patronage. "With thanks to oil our customers and friends" THE CHRONICLE County Affairs In Good Condition, Says Grand Jury In Report Laurens, Nov. 17 — Laurens county affairs generally are "in good condition” the county Grand Jury reported last week as it again urged the construction of a cen tral ohaingang camp In its final presentment for 1055, the, grand jury added that public schools in the county are "being managed and bandied as well as can be expected’’ in the fare of "complexities and complications” arising from ""court decisions” and the lack of a statewide plan for the future The group praised Presiding Judge James M. Brailsford, Jr., of Orangeburg and other court offi cials and was commended by Judge Brailsford in return. The jurist, who served in the circuit including Laurens for the first time during this tour, also congratulated Solicitor W T Jones for his work in clearing the docket. Declaring that county affairs are in "good condition," the grand jury strongly recommended that the supervisor be authorized to employ a county engineer to re place one who resigned It was al so asked that the road program be continued. It praised the legislative dele gation and county comnusnaners for the ‘remarkable improve ments” on the court house, and said law enforcement officers have been "diligent and vigilant in ar resting and bringing law-breakers to the bar for justice It noted that a recent audit of public records show no material irregularities in county affairs, and recommended that aid public of ficials study the audit carafukly The Grand Jury said K realized legislation would probably be needed before steps be taken to construct a new chain gang camp but it added that it deemed this to be an urgent matter that should not be unduly delayed.” A. W. Wallace was foreman of the Grand Jury Members held over until next year are J. C League, A. E Bur ton, R. H Cooper, C. H. Senn, J. P Fans and Robert L. Plaxico. Presbyterian college will close for four days with college events ending for the week late Wed nesday afternoon. Class sched ules will be resumed Monday morning. Public schools of the area will observe a similar schedule, be ing closed Thursday and Friday. Monday will see a resumption of their schedules Some manufacturing plants will close Thursday, but the cot ton mills of the area will not cease work, it was said. The day will see an influx of former Clinton residents who will return home to be with par ents and other relatives for the day. Likewise, many living here will return to their former homes to spend Thanksgiving. A great crowd of Clintonians will go to Newberry to see the Presbyterian College - Newberry football game, to be played on Setzler field at 2.30 p. m. Clinton Loses To Parker High, 19-14; Closes Good Season Next Thursday Will Bring Gty's Christmas Parade Religious Theme To Be Observed Clinton’s Christmas parade | will take place next Thursday,! December 1, at 4:00 p. m., it has •> been announced by the Chamber of Commerce and its retail mer chants division. A committee, headed by Dr. Fred Holcombe, is working on details in connection with stag ing the affair. Other members of the committee are: W. C. Baldwin, Thurston Giles, Jim Wolfe, Joe McGee, Mac Adair, W. L. Corbett, and Gary Hoi- combe. This year’s parade will seek to feature only the religious theme, and churches, schools, and civic clubs are being urged to enter floats. Only floats fol lowing such a theme will be con sidered in awarding prizes, it was stated by the Chamber of C o rn,m e r c e officials. Business houses that expect to have floatsitfand they are urgently re questek-to do so) will also follow the requested theme. The com mittee feels that the event ,in ‘this manner, will do more to help create the true spirit of Christ mas among the throng that will view the parade. Prizes of $75, $50, and $25 have been announced for first, second, and third place winners for the best float* - High School Juniors To Stage Broadway Hit On December 9 • Best Foot Forward” is the name of the three-act play which tho junior class of Clinton will present Santa himself will have his December 9, in the school place in the parade and will ride auditorium. Many remember this on the city’s big fire truck. play as the Broadway hit starring Several bands in this area, June Ally son and Lucille Ball youth organizations and school The characters are: Dutch—Billy groups will be in the line of march, it was stated. A number of floats have al ready been entered in the pa rade, officials skid. A section of the parade will be reserved for children who wish to decorate bicycles or ride pon ies. Those wishing to enter are asked to make reservations at the'Chamber of Commerce of fice. Episcopal Church Plans Year's Financial Needs All Saints Episcopal church began the every member canvasi with a congregational suppe 1 meeting .at the Joanna Inn Wed nesday evening, Nov. 16. Thi Rev. Cylde Ireland, prest-in- charge, presided over the meet ing which heard Dr. E. N. Sulli van present the congregation’s plans and financial needs for the coming years. Plans for progression from mission status to independent parish status were discussed. Mrs. Donald Schlier presented plans for work with the Episco pal students attending Presbyte rian College. » Eldndge; Hunk—Alan Trammell; Green — Raymond Kuykendall; Catchel—John Franklin; Dr. Ree- ber—Robert Horton; Miss Smith— Florence Winn: Minerva — Mary Keith Adair; Ethel—Jenny Addi son; the blind date—Dessie Jean Roberts; Miss Delaware Water Gap—Sara Pitts; Old Grad-Tom my Butler; Bud—J»m Gasque; Professor Lloyd—George Blalock; Gale—Margaret Anne Bolick; Jack Haggerty — Hub Adair; Helen — Jackie Livingston; Chester—Tom my Blackmon. The play will be directed by Mrs James Von Hollen, w^th Mrs. Lewis Wallace as business and advertising adviser. PC-Newberry Game To Take Stage Tomorrow Begins At 2:00 on Indians' Field The Presbyterian Collegei The Hose will depend mainly Blue Hose will meet the New-1 on their excellent running at- berry Indians on the latter’s; tack. The Hose ground attack home field Thursday afternoon; has been very efficient 4n grind- and the Bronze Derby will be at! ing out huge chunks of yardage stake. The Hose will be out to against their opponents this year, keep possession of the valued Fullback Ken Webb has been the prize which they hold because big gun in the PC attack so far of their victory in last year’s this year. His running mates are Turkey Day duel. The Hose Butler and Eddie Brocken- Coto's Opens _ New Store Here Cato’s, a new ladies’ and chil dren’s wear store, located at 107 North Broad street, opened the past week-end. This is one of a group of stores operated in the two Carolmas and Virginia by W. H. Cato and his son, W- H. Cato, Jr., g>f Char lotte, N. (Jl. They have had a store in Laurens for a number of years. hope to make it two straight over the Indians of Coach Har vey Kirkland. The strong rivals have met 40 times with PC holding a decid ed edge in the series with 26 wins. Newberry has taken elev- SYMBOL OF RIVALRY PC's Robed Choir Starts New Season With Two Concerts Clinton High closed out a suc cession football seaeoei with a 19-14 defeat at the hands oi Par ker High’s Golden Tornado Friday night at Greenville. The Red Devils fought hard against trie strong Class AA opponents and ac tually gained more yardage dian the Tornado. Ed Pitts and Charles Marfer played well in the Devil line, wtiile Bobby Fuller, Don fWiame, and Billy Seaae showed up well in the back; field Billy Cranford and George Copeland looked good at the end spot. j The Red Devils rolled easily on the ground, out-gaming Parker for the night Parker scored first in the initial quarter, driving from their own 24-yard line. Tornado quarterback Barton passed to Compton at the eight, and Barton scored four piay* later on a quarterback sneak. Stone’s conversion was successful Parker packed up another TD when Clinton was forced to punt. Barton, Parker quarterback, gath ered m the ball at the mid-field stripe and went all the way to score. The Clinton line blocked the extra point attempt. The Red Drills scored /ust be fore the quarter ended when Rhame -hook ! >ose, going 32 yards Sease scored after two plays and Smith converted Parker scored agam in the third quarter when Morgan took a Clin- ! ton punt and marched to paydirt after picking up good blocking, widely, stone missed the point alter touch- Preabyterian College's acclaimed robed choir opened its town 1955-56 concert season with ap- , , ,, If- the closing imnutes of the pea ranees in Mavesvil e and Sar- ,, u . _ , * game the Red Devil line charged duua Sunday i * . in and blocked a Parker punt. The The choir, under the direction' ^ of Dr Edouard Pane, sang at the Mayesville Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and at the Sar dinia Presbyterian Church that evening Doctor Patte has chosen as the concert theme this season "The Christian Gloria,” developed through a series of anthems, mo tets and spirituals. Eleven selec tions of sacred classical music are included on his program of song Devils recovered and Cranford scored on an end run play Smith again converted Parker was able to run out the clock on its first senes of aowns after the kickoff, although the final play of the game found Mor gan oeing thrown back to the Tor nado 32 where Clinton would have taken possession The Red Devils ended a very successful campaign with only brough Quarterback Felder Cook, a doubtful starter at the beginning of this season, has shown con siderable improvement in his passing and running. He has al so shown considerable promise as a runner and his kicks have been better than average The Newberry ground attack is led by veteran halfback Grady Ray. Ray was a continual thorn in the side of the Hose in last Harold Gallimore, Tryon, N C year’s encounter. Ray is a for mer star at Camdert High Danny Brabham, who is con sidered the best quarterback in the state by his coach, will be at the helm for the Indians on Thursday. Brabham is an excel lent operator of the split T and this year blossomed as a compe tent passer. and worship. They consist of three three setbacks. They lost to Greer, spirituals, two Russian anthems,! 19-7. to Union, 7-6. and to Parker, and six chorales and polyphonic 1 Clinton 0 7 0 7—14 music J Parker 7 6 6 0— 19 The 1955-56 concert season in-; • eludes 27 singing engagements in‘’Camp FifC GlHs Hove three states ' r Members ol choir include First Tenors—Bill Dantzler, Bir mingham, Ala.; Blair Baldwin, Blair; Chandler McCaskiH, Gretna. Fla.; Bill Lapp, Frankfort, Ind ; Julian Butler, Lauxinburg, N. C.; Sonny Embry, Birmingham, and Varied Activities "" a The Netoppew group composed of eleven fifth grade Camp Fire gurU has been organized and the Indian name mooning 'friends" chosen. Mrs. Don Copeland is leader and Second Tenor -Frank Harrmg- Mrs. J B. Arnold is assistant. Of ten. New Zion; Raymond Veil At- elected are as ^llows lairta: Bobby Hafner, Chester: , President Ann Elgin Charles Henderson. Camden. Ed- Vice-president Murray Addi- ward Galloway. Jacksonville, Fla.; j '* jn Gene'Ransdale, Denmark, and Ron Secretary Jackw Rot ^artle&t, Atlanta Treasurer—Ellen Lawson en games with three ending in this year blossomed as a compe- First Bass--Richard Oliver, Col-1 Scribe—Marjorie Arnold, ties. The Hose have outscored tent passer. . lege Park. Ga.; Tommy Turner,. Activities of the group since its the Indiaeis by 567 points to 332. The Blue Hose line is bolster- Mdcon, Ga.; John Ghildersj Birm-; organization include a hike and The Blue Hose took last years ed by two lettermen tackles and mgham; Wayne Cousar, Sardinia i picnic at Lake Revnosa, making game in the fading minutes on a host of fine ends Captain , BlU Vaughn. Beaufort. Rutledge- mernorv books, learnmg the Cam® the strength of a scoring aerial Robert Harrington will be out o DuKanl Albcrt Capel4nd J ^ l**. Trail Sectors De- from Harry Hamilton to George a Blue. The score was set up by a fine run by PC’s best broken field runner. Gene Butler, who is a returning letterman at the left halfback position. Robert Harrington will be out to insure his position as a tackle on the All-State eleven. His running mate is Lee Frierson The end positions are manned by three veterans, Ken Daughtry, (continued on page 8) Mooresville, N. C , and Roger Gud- sire Thai week the girts have win. College Park, Ga. 1 made Thanksgiving tray favors for Second Bass—Drayton Cooper, Lesh Infirmary at Thorn wed and^ Sumter; Chris Patte, Clanton; Bill arranged a fruit box and visit for a (continued on page-'8) : shut-in ■ x ■-