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. I Thursday, May 31,1956 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE ^ Page Seven Clinton- Lydia Pooh To Open When night games are started for the Little Boys, the games will be played on Tuesday and Friday nights. The games sched uled on Wednesday will be play- 1 ed in the afternoon as usual 1 Pee Dee Region Making Plans For Raising PC Funds Asks Laurens Airport Stay Laurens—A postponement of The Clinton and Lydia Cotton Mills swimming pools will open Tuesday, June 4. at 9 a. m.. Claude A. Crocker, industrial relations director, has announced. * Each of the modem 105'x45' pools is staffed by three American Red Cross certified lifeguards . As a public service, swimming lessons will again be held for all non-swimmers. For advanced swim mers, classes qualifying graduating participants for lifeguard certificate will again be offered. ^ Parents desiring to enroll their children in the swimming classes must register their children with the head lifeguard, who will advise the parent as to the time and dates the child is to attend classes. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS STATE SENATE I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Laurens County, and pledge to abide by the rules and regu lations of the Democratic pri mary. ROBERT C. WASSON I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Laurens County, and pledge fc to abide by the rules and regula tions of the Democratic party. KING DIXON I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the State Senate from Laurens county, and pledge to abide by the rules of ■ the Democratic primary. RALPH T. WILSON I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from Laurens county and pledge to abide by the rules of the Demo cratic primary. ■*> JUSTIN A. BRIDGES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Repre- * sentalives from Laurens County, and pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Democratic prmiary. W. PAUL CULBERTSON I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Laurens County, and pledge to abide by the rules and regula tions of the Democratci party. CHARLES L. MILAM I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Rep resentatives from Laurens Coun ty, and pledge to abide < by the rules and regulations’ of the ’ Democratic primary. T. DAVID SLOAN. JR. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the House of Represen tatives. from Laurens county and ** pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. MARSHALL ABERCROMBIE I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Rep- sioner of Laurens County and pledge to abide by the rules of a the Democratic primary. RYAN F. LAWSON I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commission er and pledge myself to abide by the results of the Democratic pri mary. GEO. M. PENLAND , I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commis sioner of Laurens County, and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. CLAUDE A. PATTON CORONER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection as Cor' oner of Laurens County, and epldge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. JOE F. SMITH. SHERIFF I hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Laurens county and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. CALDWELL W. WEER I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Sher iff of Laudens County and pledge to abide by the rules of the Demo cratic primary. WILLIAM A. LOWERY I hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Laurens county and pledge myself to abide by the results of the Democratic primary. A. R. ALEXANDER UTTLE BOYS ,, LEAGUE If a piece of electrical equip ment arrives in time, it is planned to complete the installation of lights at the Little Boys League field by Friday, according to B. R. Austin, superintendent of the city’s utilities department. If the work can be finished one, and probably two, games will be play ed on the field Friday night. The Little Boys League fin ished their, exhibition games last Friday when all players in uni form got to play at least one in ning in each of the games play ed. Florida Street came out on top in the exhibition games, win ning eight and losing none. Thomwell was second with five wins and three losses. W L Final Exhibition Standings—L. B. Lions 8 0 Kiwanis 5 3 Moose 4 4 Joanna 3 FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection as magis trate of Hunter Township at Clin ton, and pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Dem ocratic primary. SAM H. McCRARY I hereby announce myself a can didate for Magistrate of Hunter Township at Mountville, and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. J. RAY SURRATT I hereby announce myself a can- Exchange 0 Pony Standings W L Joanna — : 3 1 Academy St 3 1 Lydia 2 2 Florida St 2 2 Thomwell 0 4 Leading LB Hitters—May 26 AB H Pet. Madden (M) 27 Folk (K) 15 Campbell (K) 16 Lanford (M) 23 Roquemore (L) 13 Davis (M) 27 King (L) 22 B. Jones (K) 20 Glenn (L) 17 Blalock (L) 16 Holcombe (L) —19 Fuller Ex) 13 14 7 7 9 • 5 10 8 T 6 5 6 4 .519 .467 .450 .391 .385 .370 Three regions around-the South Carolina Pee Dee section were making final plans today to seek a total of $66,500 toward Presby terian college’s Diamond Jubilee Develobtnent program. Active solicitations are sched uled to get underway next week after a series of Diamond Jubi lee dinners kicking off the cma- paign. Florence county, under the leadership of A. M. Quattlebaum, of Florence, and the Rev. J. E. Craig, of Effingham, has a goal of $17,000. The upper Pee Dee region — composed of Chester field, Darlington, and Marlboro counties, under the leadership of the Rev. Edward Lilly and H. L. Matthews, both of Hartsville— will go after $26,200. And the lower Pee Dee region — encom passing Dillon, Horry and Marion counties, under the leadership of the Rev. C. D. Brearley, Sr, of Myrtle Beach, and H. E. MfcCas- kill, of Conway—has a goal of $23,300. Total organization dinners, at which voluntary workers receive final instructions and select p <»- pect cards, have been conducted in the three regions this week. The campaigns in these thre£ areas are part of Presbyterian college’s long-range 75th anniver sary development program to raise $750,000 within its two con- trloling Synods of South Carolina and Georgia in 1956 and a total of $2,000,000 over a longer period. Gene Butler Heads CoHege Block P Club Gene Butler, of Conway, is the new president of the Presbyterian college Block “P” club. A shifty football halfback, But ler was elected to succeed Bobby Vaas, of Atlanta, as head of this organization composed of stu dents who have won letters for participation in varsity athletics. Tommy Warren, of Allendale, was named vice-president of the group, and Hu^i Btchman, of Summerton, secretary-treasurer. Gary And Young Complete Training Stovey Gary, of 307 S. Bell St., and James G. Young, of Rt. 3, graduated from recruit training May 26 at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, 111. The nine weeks of “boot camp" includes drill and instruction in seamanship, gunnery, life saving, sea survival, boat handling and the use of small arms. Following two weeks leave graduates will be assigned to the development of the Laurens Airport as an industrial site has been asked by C. B. Culbertson fo the State Aeronautics Commis sion. In a letter to Mayor Joe B. Mediock, Mr. Culbertson point ed out one of the'attractions of any area is its airport facilities. He asked a further study of the area before a final commitment is made Mrs. Martha Caldwell Passes In Laurens Sherard Heads S. C. Presbytery Ninety Six, May 24 — James Sherard, an elder in the First Presbyterian church of Abbeville, was elected moderator for the meeting of the South Carolina Presbytery held Tuesday at the Ninety Six church. He succeeds the Rev. Roy W. Coker, of Abbeville, who preached the sermon for the meeting. Mr. Sherard will serve until the fall Presbytery session. About 65 persons attended, rep resenting the 44 churches in the Presbytery which included Green wood, Abbeville, Laurens and Newberry counties. Jock West Dies Friday In Laurens Laurens, May 26—Jack Stroth er West, 61, of 139 Lee St., died suddenly early Friday morning in the Laurens County hospital. * Funeral services were conduct ed Saturday afternoon at Ken nedy mortuary by the Rev. J E. Rouse and the Rev. Ray Crahe Graveside rites and burial were in Pine Grove cemetery near Langley. Laurens, May 2f>=-Mrs. Martha Stone Caldwell, 85. of 720 Chest nut Sit., died early Saturday morning at her home following several years of declining health and a critical illness of three weeks. A native of Oconee couniy, she was the, daughter of the late W. W and Cornelia Lyles Stone. She was a member of the First Bap tist church. Surviving are five daughters. Mrs. Carlos Boyd, Mrs John Hud gens, and Mrs Martha Ezell, all of Laurens; Mrs. J. C. McGowan of Ninety-Six, and Mrs. Joseph C. Brown of Charleston; two sons, J. P. Caldwell, of Green- vlile; and Lamar Cladwlel of Hartsville; one brother. John P Stone of Macon, Ga.; three sis ters, Mrs. Guy Elledge of Ware Shoals; Mrs. Sallie Adair and Mrs. Alice Tinsley, of Laurens, I 17 grandchildren, 20 great-gryid j children, and four great-great-1 grandchildren Funeral services were conduct-! ed Sunday afternoon at Kennedy | 'Mortuary by the Rev J E Rouse and Leroy Burns Burial was in Chestnut Ridge Blaptist church cemetery. Grandsons were pall bearers ^ Thursday (this)-- evening Mrs. James Von Hollen and Mrs. Harry McSwecn will present their pianp pupils in recital at 8 o’clock in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church. The public is cordially in vited to attend the musical event. To Present Piano / Pupils In Recital Executive Board Presbyterian Women The executive board meeting of the Women-of-the-Church of ^he First Presbyterian church will be held Monday afternoon, June 4, at the home of Mrs. Francis Bla lock. OFFICE SUPPLIES CHRONICLE PUB. CO. Mrs. Land's Pupils^ To Give Recital The piano pupils at Mrs. Joe Land will be presented in recital on Tuesday evening. June 5, ait 7:45 in the Acajjemy Street school auditorium. The Clinton and Ly dia Choral club will be guests and will render several choral num bers by Fred Waring The public is invited to attend. ELECTED TRUSTEE E. D. Easterby. president and treasurer .of Laurens Glass Works, Inc., Laurens, is a new trustee of the Glass Container Manufacturing Instftufle, Inc. Election came at a recent GCMI membership meeting held at the Greenbrier Hotel a! White Sul phur Springs. W. Va NOTICE! SANDWICH BUSINESS CLOSED AS OF MAY 27 <r We wish to thank our loyal customers for your patron- ajfe. It has been a pleasure to serve you. You may still obtain TIRTUAT at the same location. . 9 Die In Traffic Accidents In Week Traffic accidents in SoiijUvCar- olina'during the week of MhV 13 through Maiy 19 totaled 474, tak ing the lives of nine persons and injuring 153 others, the state high way department reported. This year’s traffic death toll is now 236 compared to 230 for the same period in 1955. FURR’S OWENS SAYS THANKS I want to thank the voters of the city for their fine support in Tuesday’s primary in my race for City Council. —y . — —— *5> —4 I I will be in the second race next Tuesday and shall appreciate the support of the people at that time. Truman Owens STOCK CAR RACING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT LAURENS SPEEDWAY Under New Management Track Treated For Dust ADMISSION $1.50 (Tax Included) Children Under 12 Free When Accompanied By Adults .363 shipboard .350 .350 schools. duties l . o r service Home Runt Folk (K)—1. resentatives from Laurens county didate for re-electian as Magis- and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. C. J. HART I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Repre sentatives from Laurens County, and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. J. HERMAN PQWER I hereby announce myself a can didate for the House of Represen tatives from Laufens county, and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. THOMAS A. BABB COUNTY COMMISSIONER I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commis sioner of Laurens County and pledge myself to abide by the re sults of the Democratic primary. R. L. (ROY) RAMAGE I hereby announce myself as a cendddate for County Commis sioner of Laurens county and pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Democratic pri- ; many. J. WARREN CRAINE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commis sioner of Laurens county,, and pledge to abide by the rules and mary. FURMAN E. THOMASON trate of Hunter Township at Mountville, and pledge to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary. R. EUGENE JOHNSON Blue Bird Group Enjoys Outing (JVV Mrs. Kenneth Mills entertained the girls of her Blue E^ird group and their mothers with a wiener roast at her home oh Wednesday afternoon of tlie past week. Wieners were roasted over an outdoor fire and served with other picnic foods. Members of the group complet ing the year’s activities are Patsy Boyce, Kay Hatton, Zane Bagwell, Daine Wilson, Emily McCrary, Sandra Prather, Carolyn Mills. Camp Fire Girls Ceremonial, Receive Wood Gatherers Rank The Tawanka Camp Fire Girls received their wood gatherers cer tificates and rings in a ceremonial on Monday morning at the home of Mrs. H. L. Eiehelberger, as sistant leader. Mrs. J. H. Rutledge, leader, presented the rings and regulations of the Democratic pri- certitlcaU>s with Mrs . Eiehelberger leading the girls in the ceremonial, Camp Fire songs and presenting the beads each had. earned. Parents of the girls were invited and later cold drinks were served. Pictures were made of the group. The following girls received the rank;* Juanita Patterson, Betsy Finney, Sandra Red, Jean Arnold, Lois Marie Haeelden, Shirley League, Cbrinne Boyd, Barbara Eiehelberger and Celia Gasque. Among recent activities of the group was an overnight camping trip at the cottage at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gasque on Lake Greenwood, at which time the girls prepared Strikeouts—Little Boys Campbfell (K)—42; King (L)— 30; Burris (K)—29; Price (J)—, 26; Womble (M)—24; Martin —21; Black (Ex)—21. Strikeouts—Pony Crouch (Fla.) — 34; Littleton (Aca.)—26; Timmons (Thorn.)— 24; Bailey (Lydia)—23; J. Lewis (Joanna)—18; Cookson (Thorn)— 14. A - Melvin Bailey of the Lydia Pony team is setting a terrific pace in his league. He is leading in batting average, strikeouts and home runs. The race in the Pony League looks as if it will be very close this year. Predictions are that the Pony League will be much better than last season. The Pony pitching is about the best we have ever / had. Each; team is blessed with one or more good pitchers. All Pony games will start at 4:00 p. m. when we have night games in the Little Boys League, I Graduates At 308 Aiken High School (Friends of Mrs. Dtesvid Pitts, formerly Miss Nell Timmerman of this city will be interested to know she is a member of the graduat ing class of the Aiken high school nd will receive her diploma this ’evening at the graduaiting exer cises. She and Mr. Pitts are mak ing their home in Aiken where Mr. Pitts is assistant manager of Colonial store. Attending the exercises from here are Mrs. Timmerman’s pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Nance, Mr. and Mrs. Murphey Timmer man; also Dr. and Mrs. Felder Smith, of Laurens. I hereby announce myself a can didate for County Commissioner of Laurens county and pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the « Democratic party. • PAUL. S. O'DELL I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commis sioner of Laurens County and pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Democratic pri mary. ' . G. FOWLER BROWNLEE I hereby annuonce myself candidate for County Commis- twe^ouidoor meals. Pony League Batting—May 26 AB H Pet. Bailey (L) 10 6 .600 King (J) 12 7 .583 Timmons (T) 7 7 .571 D. Lewis (J) 11 5 .455 Mayes (T) 7 4 .571 Bedenbaugh (J) 14 6 .429 Gaffney (L) 12 5 .417 Carley (J) 10 4 .400 McElhannon (L) 10 4 .400 Davenport (J) 15 6 .400 J. Lewis (J) 8 3 .375 Alexander (L) 12 4 .333 Copeland (F) 12 4 .333 Pony League Home Run Leaden Bailey (Lydia)—6 J.Lewis (Joanna)—3 Gaffney (Lydia)—3 D. Lewis (Joanna)—2 Carley (Joanna)—2 Copeland (Fla.)—2 Schedule—SF-LB-Pony Thursday—Academy at Joanna Friday—Lydia at Thomwell Monday—Fla. at Joanna Tuesday—Academy at Thom- welL • 4 Wednesday—Joanna at Lydia FERTILIZER BARGAIN We have on hand a limited amount of re-conditioned 20.59? Ammonia - Nitrate- Lime material for sale at $47.00 fob our plant. This material usually sells at $59.20. See us early artd get yours before*we run out. 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