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- r * v. l*ase Two THE CLINTON CHRONICL) L State Employee Unit Has Mid-Year Dinner listened to with interest and heartily applauded Present also was R. L. Plaxico, a member of the new board for Whitten Village. Reresentmg the state's part in .military was Gen. Beware of liberalism ami other Ansel B. Godfrey, also of Clinton. Communist propaganda. ’' was—the theme of Congressman Dorn's ad dress here Tuesday evening before some two hundred South Carolina Joe Shay. accomplished pianist, ot Whitten VUage, was recognized and paid tribute for his contribution in music. Mr. Oarr dismissed the as- Statc Employees' Association mem sembly with prayer, hers and guests in their fall meet-i supper \<as served banquet hie l style. The tables were beautifully The meeting was. held in the Mary Musgrove Hotel banquet hall, and was sponsored tn the Laurens Unit -of. the .Association.. arranged with fall colors in the place cards and nut cups. The ITianksgivin^ motif was enhanced -by-4he cornucopias-of- fall-flowers WASHINGTON AND SMALL BUSINESS Mrs. S B I/iftis, unit leader, pre- on the speaker s table, the table seating the State Board and the long 'center table where most of the guests of Laurens were placed. Unit members besides Mrs. Loftis John John L 'ETTason of Clinfon, gaveTJnTfortTHill, Mrs7Mabel Little, response Thi president introduced Mlss j onnie V. Culbertson, Mrs. the Rev J H Darr. pastor of thej \i arvin g Royster, all of Laurens; First Baptist church, Clinton. and! Garvin B Q Dell, of Ware Shoals. Mrs Darr Mr Darr gave the ih vocation sided, with B W. Crouch, Jr., pro gram chairman, assisting. The ad- dres of welcome by Mrs. Loftis stressed the importance of unity to tie together all the workers from anc j yj r Crouch are: Mrs. every phase of the state work | Wilkes, secretary-treasurer; Between corses of a turkey sup- per Mrs Loftis recognized the offi cers of the unit, the officials of Whitten Village. Mrs Julia Little field. who in turn presented the members of the State^Executive Board who were present. Dr. John Preston, president; Mis Bonnie Lee Boozer. Mrs. Dorothy Hope, govern ors' office; Robert. P Strom,, W. Boyce Culp, and L N. Hornsby, all of Columbia. Mrs Loftis also recognized Mrs W W Karn s^ and .through her-paid tribute to W W. Harris, deceased, calling him a great man as editor and one who encouraged writers B W. Crouch. Jr . was introduc ed, who in turn presented special guests. Senator Robert Wasson, Da vid Sloan. Paul Culbertson, and in the absence of Mr. Dobbins. Mrs. W C. Dobbins and son These are members of the Laurens County legislative delegation. The featured speaker, Congres? From Whitten Village: Dr. B. 0. Whitten: Supt., Miss-Norma E. Hal- lett, psychologist and director of child education. Mrs/ Beatrice Sloan, supervisor; Mrs Lena Lind say, supervisor, Mrs. Nannie Lou Weisner, supervisor; Mrs. Haskins, supervisor; Mrs S. S Barnette. Towns In County Receive Funds From State Beer, Wine Tax Five towns in Laurens County hvae received a total of $2,600 45 as their share of the state tax on beer and wine for the first quarter of the fiscal year Included in the amounts were: Clinton, SI,121 12; Cross Hill, $84 91; Gray Court. $74 88; Lau rens. $1,354.21: Waterloo, $25 33. Cities and towns in the state re ceived ii total SI22.353 19 in the first quarter payment, while coun man Dorn, was Introduced by Mr. ties received $107!059 03 Crouch, who reviewed his work asj Total revenue in the state for the Congressman I quarter, mast of which was pro- Mr Dorn’s address was timely,i duced by the tax on beer, was $1,- forceful and appealing, and was i 529.414 2^ X. W. Harder Along about 1933 if became^ fashionable in . Washington to bring college professors into gov ernment. ejtlicr on the payroll, or as advisors. This continues. • "• * Thus, there has long been a question as to what extent this fad has harmed'’ the nation. Of course, any criticism o pracTTce usually results in loud clam ors of “anti-in- telleetualism." Seemingly, anyone who wants to match practiral rcon- oTn I c experi ence with the tenets of class room theory is considered as rather uncouth intellectually. • • • And while even such an insti tution as the highly touted Har vard School of Business has turn ed out some outstanding business leaders, these shining examples are undoubtedly far outweighed by those who achieved only me diocre success, or even turned out downright flops. • * • And it must not be forgotten that it was largely college pro fessors who set up years ago the basis for the present inflation; for much of the present unrealis tic tax policies. • • • A case in point occurred re cently tir Los Angeles when the Senate Small Business Commit tee held one of it s current series’* of meetings on how taxation is affecting small busmess. • • • Witness after witness, astute business operators, told the com mittee which was .represented among others by Sen. Hubert Humphrey, (Minn.), Sen.Thomas H. Kuchel, (Calif.) and Sen. Barry Goldwater, (Arisona), that present federal tax structures are making; it difficult for small business to get working capital that is available to hugs coa- © nmiiimi r«>»nii»a of i»awii«w awi«««i By-C. WITS ON HARDER cerns who float stock Issues, or' in other ways, raise funds. • * * In order to permit small busi ness to tinartce itself opt of earn ings, it was brought forth that the. present jump of tax rates from 30% to 52% wheii earnings pass $25,000 is unrealistic.iIt was proposed that instead a gradu ated system by set up. • i* • But-Dean L. C. Lockley of the Southern California School of Commerce, present, for some strange reason jumped in with both feet in opposition. * * * Said the Doan "The cause of any difficulty is not in the nature of smallness of business but in the lack of knowledge of. stnall businessmen. If we, can work to increase the economic and com mercial knowledge of the small businessman, his problems will very probably be' solved.” • * • On this basis, he opposed any tax relief for small business. While the Dean’s practical expe rience is not known. It could be possible his actual experience in securing capital has been confin ed to buying a car on install ments, or making a personal loan secured by his salary. • • « Of course, it may be possible that Dean was propagandizing for huge Federal grants for cushy jobs for underpaid professors on government payroll turning out pamphlets telling small business men how to do.business. • a a Tet, if this were his purpose, it seems a shame that all of the Dean's great knowledge of busi ness is so wasted. If he is so sure of himself, tfrere is wonder why he doesn’t go into business and make a fortune for himself. At one time In Washington there waa a “Brain Trust” that raised a lot of havoc with pretty cock sure demeanor, yet In the years intervening since this group went out of power, there appears no great evidence that any of them became great business leaders. Teammates Name ullivan Basketeer Captains Two sparkplug guards have been named co-cpatains to lead Presby terian College basketeers through the rugged 23-game schedule ahead for Jhe 1957-58 season. > They are Ken Caswell of Paris, Ky., and Bill Sullivan, of Frank fort, Ind. Teammates have just elected them to the responsible po sitions of leadership under Coach Courts Redford. ', Caswell^and'Sullivan may be the stardust twins of the PC court this season. Both an? juniors, small as cagers go, but making up for the "height with dynamic drive and de fensive play, and both players are capable outside shot men. They are the key men of present basket ball hopes at Presbyterian. Caswell matches his stellar defen sive work with an offensive eye which last year earned him a 14.8 points-per-game average. Sullivan shines as the club’s floor man and ball handler, and he averaged nine points each game offensively as a sophomore. More important than these averages, perhaps, is the fact that on any given night—with the chips down—either player may burst fp^ff on a high-scoring spree. Pur“cxan(ple, Sullivan splurged for 27 pointfe against Furman, while Caswell staged a 20-point outburst against Belmont Abbey in two of last season’s more important en gagements.— 37 Laurens County Persons Lose Licenses Thirty-seven persons in Laurens County had their driver's licenses revoked during the month of Octo ber, states a report from the South Carolina Highway Department. Thursday, November 21,19 ^ I revoked for other traffic law vk lions. During October, 1,745 driver’s censes were revoked in the state a whole. Since the beginning of fiscal year July 1, licenses wi drawn in South Carolina total 6,1 yoking Two licenses An—additional • three licenses were suspended or Subscribe To THE CHRONIC Driving under the influence of in toxicants claimed 18 licenses, 14 were withdrawn under the safety responsibility law, and violation of sufficient traffic laws under the point system was the cause for re- Join America’s most popular dull (Ehristmas h’s the imort way to prepay holiday expenses AO you do is open a Christmas Club account for an amount you can most easOy afford.' Then you save that amount each week and, when the dub pays off next November, you receive your Christmas Gub check. Be sure to join .,. you’ll be glad you did-. U Interest Paid Semi-Annually On Savings Accounts m s. mm k 1Q&S ESTABLISHED N 18 8 6 CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $625,000 MEMBER - FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Hodge Acquitted Of Murder Charge Laurens, Nov. 14—W. E. Hodge | of Princeton, w as acquitted of a murder charge in the death of Rob ert Earl Reeder. Negro, by a Gen eral Sessions Court jury here last Wednesday.' . - The jury also acquitted Mr Hodge, a service station and gro cery store owner and operator, of a second charge in the indictment, carrying a concealed weapon. Mr Hodge, charged with shoot ing Reeder at Hodge s station near Princeton Nov. 3. 1956. pleaded justifiable homicide by reasons of self defense and protection of domi cile Taking the witness stand in his own defense. Hodge testified that Reeder threatened him after the Ndgro and four companions had made purchases in the store and started back to the car. Hodge told Reeder to leave and not come back and followed Reed er to the car and told the others the same, he testified Reeder, who was seated under the steering wheel,, then reached down for something and said. “ I’m going to get you White x x x,” Hodge testified. Asked by chief defense counsel Ralph Wilson why he shot the Ne gro, Hodge replied, -’Because he threatened me and reached for something.’ The defendant testified that he had some trouble with Reeder on the night before at the store. Mrs. W. E. Hodge testified to vir tually the same thing as her hus band. but said she stayed inside the store and did not hear the conver sation outside. Solicitor William T. Jones intro duced a knife which had been found on the car seat between Reeder’s legs. Mr. Hodge testified that he did not know what Reeder reached for and he had not seen the knife before yesterday. The jury, with James L. Cromer as foren\an, deliberated 32 minutes Three guilty pleas were heard Wednesday and sentences handed down by Presiding Judge T. B. Greneker. AH were for operating motor vehicles while under the in fluence and included: William H lusti and Herman Ralph Mitchell, both fourth offen ses, each sentenced to $3,000 or four *years, suspended upon pay ment of $400 or service of six months and placed on probation for three years; Thomas Gordon Ox-' ner, second offense, $1,000 pr one year, suspended on payment of $300 or service of three months and two year’s probation. Charles H. Bond Completes Training Charles H. Bond, son of Mr. and Mrs W C. Bond, oL Clinton, is scheduled to graduate from recruit training Saturday at the Naval Training Center. Great Lakes, 111 The graduation exercises, marking the end of nine weeks of “boot camp,’’ will include a full dress pa rade and review" before military of ficials and civilian dignitaries. In nine weeks of instruction, the recruit is developed into a navy “bluejacket,” ready for duty with the fleet. Thomas E. Hair Named Officer Of National Association Of Spas Thomas E Hair, who is develop ing the Stomp Springs property near here; was named treasurer of the Association of American Spas at a recent meeting of the association at Saratoga Springs,* N. Y , which he attended. The association is composed of owners and developers of health re sorts from all parts of the country, the Stomp Springs Spa being a full member of the dissociation. Mr Hair, who resides in Colum bia, has had the Stomp Springs de velopment under way for some time, says he expects development activ ity will be stepped up in the com ing months since the state is im proving roads in the area to con nect from both Highways 72 and i 276. I 1 Mr. Hair said he will divide the| property into lots and sell them i principally to retired people who' will come to the resort for health! reasons, being attracted mainly by,! the water from the spring which is | said to contain certain medicinal properties. i y AT MURRAY GARBER’S FALL SALE DRESSES Toni Todd Vicki Vaughn Carole King Tails PRICE One Group COATS Chinchillas Martiniques . $16 Regular $30.00 One Group SKIRTS $2.*9 All Wool-Reg. $4.00 Ladies’ BRAS 2 k* 1.00 Extra Special LADIES’ VELVET HATS V2 PRICE ALL LADIES’ COATS SUITS Reduced ONE GROUP SKIRTS $2 Regular $4.00 Cottons Murray Garber's —^ Clinton, S. 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