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Pace Eight / . THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Founder's Days At Belk's March 21-30 Founder’s Days are to be ob served be^innorkg Thursday at Clinton’s Belk store, says D., B. Smith, manager The local stoi^e is joining with more than . 300 affiliated Belk stores in making the 69th anniversary’ of the be ginning of Belk’s m Monroe. N. Dozen and dozens of speqjal- 1\ puivhased values have been Noth- ‘ / '■ r for value, for perform nee. ing could be fairer! ’ ^ William Henry Belk's great in terest in promoting the Chris tian way, of life was deep seated. It was from forebears of deep! religious feeling that the Belk brothers came. They were rear ed in a houehold where Chis- tian tenets were strictly ‘upheld. From the very start of his church membership, young Belk took a hand in the promotion of its work. A devout member of the Presbyterian church, he also aid ed many churches of other de- nominationsv Through John M. brought together for .thus event,] Belk Memorial. Fund he assisted which continues through Satur <ia v March 30 Bcik brands and national brands do not compete with each! other but present a wider range of stvies and values'to its custom- more than 350 churches and manses in their building pro grams. He was also interested in foreign missions, and he and Dr. Belk established a hospital at ; Tai-Chow, China, known! as the ■ Sarah Walkup Belk Memorial tiona U ; lK \ P Tl\ di T, ^br^d Hospital” in honor of their moth- brand and then own brand ^ n.,me items if guaranteed qu^il-! 1 ^ 1 ^ Ic I, it> .. The brands'offered exclus-1 Pounder Greatly Interested ively at Belk’s are produced , l n Education through the cooperation of the It is not difficult to under- 'manufacturer who is glad to have ! stand why a man such, as- Wil- the largt.^ Belk requirements toj liatn Henry Belk. who was so k«np its-plant aetiw; it some- ) imbued with helping his fellow times happens that Bt'lk brand man. would have conrtibuted meivhaiMise rolls through the! quitp. generously to educational -..iiv'c lines as higher, nriced-na- j jiisiiUiUons of South. Tu.nally' advertised cixhIs j x n a biography of the founder's Tin giant parent • organization life; LeGette Blythe has said. 1m‘hind Belk-Board also provides The Charlotte merchant was-a eompetie buying service, in the' .trustee of. a large number of in- vhie: markets' of the country.: solutions and organizations of Drawing on their wealth of spec-: an tnlueational and philanthro- ^ai:f:cd knowledge .altd knowing pical nature.” the {xirticular requirements of* '“T • ’ * “the" Bolk-Beard customer.’ Belk's jl jyr — - buying service personnel, is well vlYII vOUll 116015 qual.lied to draft the exact spec ification.' for manufacturing to tin'ci .customers’ net*ds. The result :s ■ quality , merchandise worthy of the B<-lk .policy of Honest deahng and. friendly ser- Tr.e late Wr H. Belk. founder: Four cases were resolved‘at the •of Belk's was mirv a* p i o n e’e r ; lefrrTbf civTTeourt which conven- i:i c-.tablisliing present-&ay mer- cd in Laurens on "Monday. March ehandising methods in the South. 11 \ .' ‘. Just 69 years ago he put intoj Judge G Badger. Baker, of practice policies which today are Florence. * who presided, closed widely accepted and praised, but the deliberations on Thursday which at the tune were consider- Four Cases; Ends Session On Thursday ed radical, and rash. j When he became a small tow® merchant in Monroe, Nortl) Caro lina. at the age of 26. he msist- A' Jury found for the plantiffs in a case involving .an appeal from a condemnation action against the South Carolina High way Department, L. Berry Woods damental Iklsis of his store oper ation. They were absolute integ rity and h o nest y — arjd work: ■ ’ , On thus' foundation of honesty and hard' work he built a w-ay of domg business \ (!) Buy for cash in large quan- titv. t\1.on two qualities as the fun- w1as awarded $300 and Grace C. Woods was awarded $2,000. C. T. Franks and John T. hard stokes, executors of the estate of A. P Fuller were awarded $1,046 in a suit against. Standard Ply wood Corporation. The case grew! out of a previous suit involving I "wood cut fri>rn the Fuller lands The executors sued to recover. 12 Sell for cash at low mark up fo Value of the wood. I BP® " In a case dealing with proper- i i Sen at one established price . v ii neS- Henry P. McGee, vs |or all customers no bargaining. ■ heeler ^Nelson and Carol ! .4) Strict honesty and fair deal- Wheeler Nel son, a jury returned «| ^tomer, and associ- la verdlct for the Nelsons. a . . I In an action, Della McAbee, .. Money. refunded to custom-, plairttiffi ^ L T Phillips, de-! er> on goods promptly return- mr.ro.roc „ "-fim 1 ed. if di.ssati'fied Today. 69 ywar. later very, same principles arc fendants, a jury found for thej , plaintiff. $100. who was suing for these recovery of -the value of goods - 3- .-————-— Tiain; i ..eimJ for mui-patTneni of rent, i t-aijied .as the daily policy for all 1 * - . — • ^ ^ , families trading at Belks nnTMkl t* ■*« Fringes ar^eourhsv to all [)&PW C0nU1litt66S have madi .i. Belk’.' a mecca fori value conscious Southern shop-1 And though the language might have been slightly alter-' *-d. the same underlying princi-j pies of good business practice form the basis of this guarantee wrich accompanies all purchas es made today tomorrow or any day at Belk’s Every p u r c has e made at Belk's i: guaranteed for quality. Thm 9*cltin9 new 19 ’ j7 I SCOTT-^ ATWATER Eatf larma 10 HP *345.50 See what's new in outlK>ard«— the handsome new power iirad design, your choice of 5 dramatic r'rrw colors, new quieter-th.in- eser operation, plur Bail-a-matic 1 'vfyjwer bailing and other advanced feature* that bring you SCOTTATWATER paea-aattlng PERFORMANCE! 3.6 hp 126.75 1 6 234.75 7Vi ' 269.50 16 392.00 40 527.50 Royal Scott 40.. 723.00 ••• th*m now mt.. . Clinton mills Store- PHONE 1580 —AND— Lydia Mills Store PHONE 345 Are Announced mrrpttees to serve the Clin- B Q s i « e > s and Profesional Women’s club have been an nounced by Mrs. Leila Johnson, President. The committees ate; Program: Ruth Hair, chairman; Frances Warner. Mildred Bowes, Mrs. Johnson . I n v i t a 11 o n s; Audrey Pace, chairman; Zona Dutton, Margaret Blakely, Inez Tucker. Refreshments: Leona Maycock, chairman; Carolyn Murphy, Dell Crews. Decorations and Props: Hazel Buzrtareit, chairman. Rose Lee, Dpi lie Carr. •f Publicity: Cornelia Harris, -ortaimtan;— Vivian ' Yarborough, Josie Mc-Caslen, Lib Stewart. Hostesses; F 1 o r e nee Wingo, ciiairman; Vida P a y n e,. Wilma Adair, v The club is planning a Career Advancement Clinic to be held at. the -Hotel* Mary -Musgrbve on April 9 at 7:3U p. m. A session to make final plans for the.event is scheduled for Tuesday night, Ap ril 2 ,at’ the home of Mrs. Johnson at 7 30. Also on the club's Agenda is a report from the nominating com mittee and election of officers to seri/e for the coming year. Piano Pupils To Appear jn Auditions Piano pupiks from the class of Mrs. Ev’a B. < Cand have registered as candidates for membership in the National Fraternity, of Stu dent Musicians, sponsored the National Guild of Piano Teachers of which their teacher is a mem ber. The group of young piano hob- bysts will play in the National Piano Piaying Auditions at the Clinton Mills community build ing Friday and Saturday: They will strive for several honors which the organization will confer according to the num ber of slahdarcf classic, romantic and modern pieces each student can creditably perform in the presence of the examiner, Donald Perry. Mr. Perry is a member of the music faculty of St. Mary’s Jun ior CoUege, Raleigh, N. C., and is a judge for the National Guild Auditions and the North Carolina contests and festivals. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and Columbia. University, and a stu dent in New York of Roealyn Turck and Frank Sheritan. BROTHERHOOD TO MEET The Brotherhdod of the First Baptist Church will meet this eve ning at 7:30 at the church. -W- Thursday, March 21, 1957/ ■•.s . v s -. . : .y-.gvv: .v\\ ‘ s z • . •• .. \ .y'.-Y/Cw'-X-- •V- v -X^l^'- v v\ v *Xvv'-‘--vv^-' , -^yv>Kvy ipflMBJ’O DAYS ... MARCH 21* THROUGH 30* ■> y*<${44Lx^>v?5SS;*xhc ; ^'.^ ■ i'V LiiTiTintlllHP , ffr N i CELEBRATING BELK’S 69* ANNIVERSARY WITH STOREWIDE SAVINGS FOR EVERYONEI .'.vwivX'ivSfeLw.'.v>i«Xw.’. • n--waa-.y-Av w! Misses. Juniors! Youthful Half Sizes! NEW EASTER DRESSES . • . '■ 0' SpKial purchase! Line-for-line copies far costlier styles! Luxury fabrics; handC^ # 38 washable, crease-resistant cotton artel cu- pion blends, linen look rayons, soft rayon crepes. ? Regularly 10.95 BATISTE LINGERIE Drips Dry! Regularly 1.'98-2.98! | 69 So cool, so easy to care for! No-ride four-gore slip has shadow panel, cover bra hack. adj. straps. Sizes 32- 44. White. SEAMLESS NYLONS Reg. $1 * Our* alone! Meih or plain. Stack up — you'll save morel Spring ihadei! Stock-up STARTS TODAY... 9:00 O’clock Sharp! “Elarly Bird Specials!” Limited Quantities DRIPS DRYI 10-20 COHON DUSTER Reg. $3,981 Tiny print on pink; blue; contrast, binding on col lar, cuffs, pockets for accent. NEW SPRING CLUTCH BAGS 6? Reg. $1. Plastic patents, calfs, leather grains, prints. Zip pocket! Get several! WOMEN’S \ NYLON I HOSE . • 25c pr. Limit 1 Pr. to Customer THICK, THIRSTY WASH CLOTHS 2 for 5c Limit 4 to a’Customer NEW SPRING COSTUME JEWELRY 25c ea. ’ ’ , l Reg. 1.00 value. Limit 2 to a Customer FULL CUT MEN'S T-SHIRTS ' 25c ea. Limit 1 to a Customer \ Boys’ Reg. 1.00 Each SPORT SHIRTS 2 for 1.69 Regular 1.98 Dozen BIRDSEYE DIAPERS _ 1.69 doz. * Limit 2 doz. to customer MISSES’ SLEEVE LESS HOUSES Reg. $2,981 Scoop necks, fvy leagues, tucked fronts! White, pastels, dark cottons, 32-38. 3-6X CRISP, NEW EASTER COTTONS Rig choke! Jumper effects, 2-tones, plaids Full skirts, deep hemsl Colors galore! Hurry! 7-14 RIBBED FAILLE DUSTS Rag. $5,951 Rounded collar, turnback cuffs, extra fulll Navy, blue, beige, mauve! It's a buyl Fabrics, details you expect at 4.98! Plaid, stripes, bon bon pastels! Famous fab rics. SAVE ON MEN'S SPOp SHIRTS Reg. $2.98-$3,981 Button- fronts, Continental styles! Big pattern and color choice! -NSW SPRING NEWrACETAfE FASHION COTTON FABRICS Values to 1.19 yd. Big choice! See! See! 44c yd. COTTON VOILES u yds. Values to 69c yd. -So soft, feminine! Big choice of col ors, patterns! 35-36.” Sew « and save! 50' PLASTIC. GARDEN HOSE 1 97 Reg- $2,951 5-yr. guarantee! Resists sun, abrasion! Brass couplings! Featherlightf NYLON-DACRON EDGED TOWELS Reg. 98c! Thirsty, thick-looped terryl Decorator colors! Famous make! 22 x 44"l Stock up! Sovel Values to $1.95! Dresses, i: '^s, creepers, sunsuits, pina- fwiesl Every stitch by hand! Reg. $1.98. Dan River woven gingham checks, plaids. Pull cut no ironing needed. 6-18. Top value! Cent, waist, deep pleats! Tan, blues, browns, blacks. 28 to 42. Washable! BOYS' LINEN- WEAVE SLACKS 2 69 Reg. $2.98-3.98. Crease- resistant, completely Washable rayon! Colorsl 4-18. Hurry loll Our State Pride Dacron Pillow 3.69 Reg. $4.95! Moth, mil dew, allergy-free! Stur dy cotton ticking with firm corded eges. 20x26”. ' Save! Inside- Outside Paint 1.69 gal. Reg. $1.98! Flat^ gloss and heavy duty porch enamels! Tough Titan ium base! Wears! Girls’ Panties 2 prs. 69c Reg. 39c ea. Our own! Smooth-fit ~ elastic legs, double crotch! Generous' cut! 2-16. 1-3 No-Iron Plisse PJ’s 69c Reg. $1! .Elastic drop seat, snap fastener clos ings. Pink, blue, maize, mint. Value! Save! Our Bal Tennis Oxfords 1.69 Foam cushioned from heel to toe. Bright red pr blue, white trim. Infants 4 to womens 10. Boys’ Cotton « Knit Polos 69c Reg. $1! No ironing! Gay multi • stripes! Taped shoulder seams. Easy care! Sizes 6-16. Stretch Socks 2 prs. 69c Reg. 59c pr. Solids, bright Xaney patterns! New spring colors! Quick-dry ing! One size. Picnic Table and Bench Set 15.88 Reg. $19.95? Long-lasting cypress. Buy now . . . . Save! 24" PORTABLE OUTDOOR GRILL Reg- $14,951 Easy-clean grid raises, lowers at a touch! Folds Hat to storel Easy-rollin^whee'd DROP IMF FOLDING TABLE Rag. 14.951 Mar-proof Mason ite top, aluminum from#. 24x30* open* to 6<tf SaU lacking legs.