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I i i Pajr* Four THE CLINTON CHRONICI ? (Eltntnn (Eljrmiirlp EsUbllahrd ItM July 4. 1881 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — Junf IS. 1955 Pl’BLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance) One Year $3.00, Six Months $2.00 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. March 3. 1879 C., under Act of Congreaa The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature Anonymous communications will not be noticed This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association AMERICAN PRESS National ASSOCIATION Advertising Representative: New York, Chicago, Detroit. Philadelphia Thorn well Schools Battery B To Have Open Session Monday Reunion Saturday; Col. Pope Is Speaker CLINTON. S. C.. THURSDAY. AUGUST 28. 1958 More About Proposed Hospital If the unanimous .support of the move to c reate a hospital district and build a $1,000,- 000 hospital given by about 500 persons last Monday night at a meeting in Clinton is a true index to sentiment in this area, there is no doubt about the wishes of residents of this section. When a show of hands was called for. 100 per cent responded in favor of the project. A public meeting; was held in the Clinton High School, attended by people from all sections of this end of the county. Another result of the meeting was the ap pointment of a committee to put the matter before and collaborate with the county’s leg islative delegation in calling a referendum on the question. The move, first presented at a meeting of a few interested citizens on the night of Aug. 11, now takes definite shape, carrying with it the support of about as representa tive a group of citizens as a public meeting could muster. « Logically, the next step would be a meet ing between the county legislative delegation and members of the steering committee ap pointed following the meeting Monday night, in order to officially acquaint the delegation with the action taken. In our opinion, any action taken from here on out. will be favorable, including the re sults of a referendum. We say that because we feel that the self- determination of people will be respected— that is. the determination of people of a cer tain area to build a hospital, operate it, and pay for it themselves. . No one can quarrel with those who are willing to support a proposition like that. There may be some who would prefer to build a larger hospital at another site to serve the whole county. Several points could l»e presented in not supporting such a move, t hief among which is that that would call for abandoning Laurens County Hospital. We feel that, besides being unwise from an economic viewpoint, it is wholly unneces sary. We feel that basically the Laurens Hos pital is a good institution. It may need en larging and some renovation, and steps are l**ing taken to do just that. With $80,000 in funds on hand, and $50,- 000 promised to be supplied by the county legislative delegation, making $130,000 to match $130,000 from Hill-Burton funds, a $260,000 addition can be built to enlarge the plant. With another $10,000 in hand, trustees ol the hospital hope to secure an additional sum. said to be about $30,000, a renovation i program on the present struture could be ac- i complished. These two moves would give the people of the Laurens area a hospital that would be , thoroughly modern and adequate for their i needs. And it could be done with, at the most, a ! very limited additional tax levy. And it would be nothing, comparatively, to what we believe the taxpayers of this end of the county are willing to assume in order to provide themselves with modern, and more adequate hospital facilities. wiped out pneumonia and other chest dis orders. The significance of this is impossible to exaggerate. We are living far longer than j 0 hnston~ did our ancestors, ahd our descendents will, Turner Martin nest live longer ^jtill. The proportion of senior citi zens to the total population rises steadily. That ha.* presented an urgent challenge to The Thomwell Orphanage schools will begin the 1958-59 term next Monday morning, Dr. M. A. Mac donald. president. ha«\ announced The teaching staff, with only a few replacements, will, be practi cally the same as last year. Includ ed are: B S. Pinson, principal; Miss Helen Porter. Bible and English; Miss Julia Porter. French and li brarian; Mrs F. M. Boland, math ematics; Mrs. Frank Kellers, com mercial; Mrs. Sam Earle, social studies; Mrs. Beatrice H. Scurry, science; Mrs. Lillian K. Guenther. English; Mrs. J. H. Camp, home economics and reading. Also, Miss Luva McDonald, mu^ sic. grades 7-12; Mrs. Ruth Silver music, grades 1-6; Mrs. grade 6; Mrs. C. P. American medicine—and the challenge is be-ii; Mrs ing met with outstanding, even spectacular. Marten. I success. Townsend, grade 5; Mrs. Marvin E. Royster, ‘grade 4; Mrs. Edgar Blakely, grade 3; Mrs. T R. Davis, grade 2; Mrs. M. V. Schaible, grade Mary Alyce Brown, kinder- Mrs. Nettles With From the West Palm Beach, Florida, Post- ^ Business Office Times: “Government ownership of industry is socialism. And when the federal govern ment of the United States takes 52 per cent of the profits of a corporation in the Mrs Harry L. Nettles, of Clinton, is a new member of the business office staff at Presbyterian Col- form lege. of income taxes, it ‘owns’—in effect—52 per cent of the shares of that corporation. It need not actually own the cow. if it gets the milk—and it does.’’ Washington, Iowa, Journal: “There is a modern parable about a troubled old king who summoned his wisest counselors and in structed them to prepare a simple text on economic principles, which the people might understand. The wise men came back in a year with 67 volumes, profusely illustrated wfth graphs and charts. But a venerable old patriarch came forward with his appraisal— eight little words: ‘There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch’.” She assumed her duties during the past week as a bookkeeper in this department headed by Business Manager G. Edward Campbell. Mrs. Nettles, who taught at Hamp ton Avenue School last year, suc ceeds Mrs. T. J. McCarty in her new work at PC. She is a Presby terian College graduate. WSCS TO HAVE SEMINAR The Fall Seminar of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service will be held at Cambridge Methodist Church in Ninety-Six Saturday, September 6. Registration starts at 9:30 and the meeting closes with luncheon at 1 o’clcok. Babson Discusses China Babson Park, Mass.. August 28—As I have con Unually stated in these columns, we will not have a shooting war with Russia. We may have a chemical- weather war; and we are now in an economic war. I go further and say that Kruschev—like all Russian leaders—has world domination as a goal; but this is not true of the Russian people or of the satellite na tions Furthermore. Kruschev fears Premier Moa of China. Society... (continued from page five) Members of Battery B., x 107th AAA AW Bn., from the time the unit was called to active duty in February, 1941, to the dispersal of remaining personnel following the Rome-Amo campaign in Italy du ring W(*id War Two will have a reunion in Clinton Saturday. The roster, in addition to Jocal men, includes many from all parts of the country. Registration will begin at 10:00 a m. at the armory on South Broad street. The morning and afternoon will afford a time for greeting for mer comrades in arms, most of whom have not met since the war. A dinner will be served in the ar mory at 8:0d p. m , to be followed by a business session. Col. Tom Pope of Newberry, will speak at the dinner,. He was an officer with the 107th during the war. Battery B was the successor to the old National Guard Battery G, 263rd Coast Artillery, organized by the late Brig. Gen. Walter A John son, its first commander, with the rank of captain. The 263rd was mobilized for ac tive duty prior to World War Two on February 10, 1941. and became Battery B. 107th AAA AW Bn. Spending the first ten days at the Clinton armory, the unit was sent to Camp Stewart, Ga., for training. While there, some men in the bat tery were transferred to other units and replacements were sent to Bat tery B, consisting of men from va rious parts of the country. In June, 1942, the battery was sent to New York, remaining until August 5, when the unit sailed for England. Following further training in England, the battery participated in the invasion of North Africa in November ,1942, landing at Oran. The battery engaged in the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, and the Rome,Arno cam paign in Italy. Following the latter campaign, members of the battery were dis persed to other units, and Battery ceased to exist. After he war, the battery was re organized and continues as a part of the South Carolina National Guard. Garden Club Council Announce Fall Show "Autumn Highlights" The Council of Clinton Garden Clubs, Mrs. Gary Holcombe, pres ident, has announced plans for a fall flower show, "Autumn High lights,” October 14, at the Ameri can Legion Home. Mrs. Judson Brehmer is general chairman and will be assisted by the following committee chairmen: schedule. Mrs. William Johnson; staging, Mrs. Hugh Ray; publicity, Mrs. Lynn Cooper, Jr.; judges, Mrs. Gary Dillard; arrangement classification, Mrs. William A d- ams; horticulture, Mrs. G. A. Bur ton; pages, Mrs. R. L. Plaxico, Jr.; clean-up, Mrs. James Trayn- ham. Reedy River Baptist Assn. Send Young People Off To College The ninth annual “Off to Col lege” night sponsored by the Train ing UWone of the Reedy River As sociation, was held at the I. M. Smith farm near Kinards on Tues day evening, August 19. Seventy-five intermediates, young people and workers were present Colleges represented in the associa tion are: Clemson, USC, Furman, Citadel, Newberry, Lander, Univer sity of Georgia, Duke, Mars Hill, Presbyterian, Columbia School of Nursing and Anderson Junior Col lege. « A fellowship hour was led by Lin da Smith and Pat Carr. A picnic supper was served. Recognitions were given to stu- Thurnday. Auguat 28, 19S8 dents and churches represented The closing message on “Youth and Christian Education" was brought by Rev. James Stewart ol Clinton, formerly of Joanna. Miss Betty Thomas is associations! young people’s leader. QfUomtbuU Off!re Hours 9-5:30 200 South Broad St. ' PHONE 658 . DR. FRED E. HOLCOMBE SAVE! or INVEST with Safety * Profit — Convenience Surgery And The Elderly Within the past few years, three of the most famous living Americans have under gone surgery — President Eisenhower, the former Presidents Hoover and Truman. The ages of these men ran from 65 to 83. In each case, recovery was complete, and the patient resumed activity within a very short space of time.- This fact is cited in an artkle by Robert P. Goldman in the May 25 issue of Parade. And he uses it to point up the tremendous strides that American medicine has made in the surgical treatment of elderly people. He writes that patients aged 60 to 90 and beyond are undergoing surgery as a routine matter today — something that wa^ virtually un heard of a generation ago. Patients who were refused surgery’ as bad risks when in their 60’s are now being operated on safely in their 70’s. And the mortality rate in operations on the aged is as low as 5 per cent, where a gen eration ago it was several times that figure. Many medical advances are responsible. A new “light” anesthesia does not affect the lungs and heart. New instruments have elim inated other hazards. A vast increase in nu tritional knowledge plays a vital constructive role in both the pre-operative and the post operative periods. New drugs have all hut WATCH CHINA CAREFULLY There are many reasons why China would not join Russia in war against the West China is largely Bud dhist in religion; but China is not atheistic, as Russia claims to be Most of the Chinese leaders were educated in Christian Schools The colleges and hospitals of China were largely financed by American dollars China, by tradition, is friendly to the United States My grandparents formerly sailed ships between Bos ton and Chinese ports. In the homes B*««r w. m -‘— of their descendants today—includ ing my own—are beautiful pieces of chinaware which were purchased in China by the captains of these ships It is within the last fifteen years that these ties with America have been broken It is only common sense that they will again be renewed M ARSHALL’S RIG MISTAKE I think Mr Truman will tell intimate friends that he made a mistake in accepting the report of General Marshall on China Of course, the General was in China only a short time and was dependent upon the reports which he received from those whom he met. To make a comprehensive report on China would take months or years Besides, General Marshall was a West Point graduate, with Army experience. He should not have accepted the task which President Truman gave him. General Marshall was 4 very much influenced by Chiang Kai-shek and his charming wife She gra duated from our college here in Wellesley and made friends with all of us people whom she met. She also won the hearts of Mr Truman and other prominent men It was largely due to the character, courage, and wealth of the Sun family that the railroads, pub lic utilities, and factories of China were built NATIONALIST CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES From the observations I gathered when 1 visited China, I would hesitate to admit Communist China to the United Nations It, however, has always seemed inconsistent to permit Formosa and Kiang Kai-shek to represent the 600 million Chinese mainlanders in the United Nations This may have been a means of "saving face"; but it does not make sense to me. If Chiang Kai-shek should die today, I am sure that Communigt China, under Premier Mao, would be admitted to the United Nations. On the surface, we continue to be unfriendly to Communist China; but it may be that Premier Mao Is receiving some sym pathy and moral support from certain factions in our State Department. You will note that Premier Mao is no longer shooting across at Formosa and is treating fairly any ships which accidentally come within the Chirtese three-mile limit. It is very interesting to see how England has kept friendly with Communist China, which has not disturbed Hong Kong. This is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited; it is very busy and very rich. Yet, Premier Mao could drop a bomb on it and knock it out of existence. KRUSCHEV FEARS MAO As I said in my column last June, there is more probability of war between Russia and China than between Russia and the United States. I continue to feel that Premier Mao of Red China is a chief factor in the actions of'Kruschev during the past weeks The press has told of how Mao has been to Moscow an<$ has apparently caused Kruschev to “get off his high horse" and accept President Eisenhower’s de sires relative to the Summit Meeting. After the Mar shall Report, Mao was obliged to accept help from Russia; but today the situation is very different If Kruschev should attack Western Europe and Amer tea. China would at once attack Russia on the East In doing so, she would receive the help of England, America and the other Free Countries Hence, I re peat, there will now he no shooting war between the Untied I throughout the hall and tables where covers were laid for the guests were adorned with pink rose buds and ivy The bride was given a corsage of pink rosebuds. At this time the bride and groom presented gifts to their attendants. Assisting in entertaining and serving were Mrs. Mildred Bowers. Mrs Ethel R Pitts, Mrs. John Da vis. Mrs. Glenn Brock Reeves. Mrs. S A. Pitts, Jr., and Miss San dra Ray b Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hughes. Dunn. N. C.; Mr and ‘Mrs. Bobby Liner. Chapel Hill. N. C.; Joe Compton. Cedar Grove, N. C.; Benn Smith, Charlotte, N. C.;'Ike Ray. Colum bia; and Ray MrCarley of New berry. Tom Cooper, Jr. Returns From Trip Tom B Cooper, Jr., has returned from a two months stay and trip to Waitsburg. Washington, where he held a summer job. Accompanied by several other Furman students, tbe trip out was mack- by the northern route and the return trip through California and a southern route, visiting 22 states.. He will return to Furman Septem ber 13 where he is a member of the junior class. Start Your PLUS VALUE Savings Account Now... at \LaurensFederal Savings\ AND LOAN ASSOCIATION THE SECURITY OP A NATION LIES IN THE HOMES OF ITS PEOPLE LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA “Ten Years of PLUS VALUE Services” 201 W. .Main Street Phone 25012 BIRTHDAY PARTY Walter Lee Wilson celebrated his fourth birthday Saturday afternoon with a party. Eight small children were present and Walter was re membered with many nice gifts. Mrs. Wilson was assisted by Mrs Edd Young and Annette Young FRI. & SAT. Al’G. 29-30 Double Feature SEVEN GUNS TO MESA LOLA ALBRIGHT and CHARLES QUINLAN t ■ —Also— REVOLT OF MAMIE STOVER JANE RUSSELL and RICHARD EGAN SUN.-MON.-TUES. AUG. 31-SEPT. 1-2 In Color HOLLYWOOD OR BUST DEAN MARTIN and JERRY LEWIS Also ANITA EKBERG WED.-THURS. SEPT. 3-4 Double Feature VOO DOO WOMAN. MARLA ENGLISH and TOM CONWAY —Abo— THE UNDEAD PAMELA DUNCAN aad RICHARD GARLAND , CARTOONS SHORTS Coming This Week! Be Sure To Attend Laurens Electric Co-op Fair AND ANNUAL MEETING Thursday and Friday August 28th and 29 Laurens County Fairgrounds FREE EXHIBITS ENTERTAINMENT provided for you FREE by famous stage and television stars each evening BEAUTY CONTEST TALENT CONTEST Preliminaries in both contests Thursday nijfht. Finals on Friday night. Free Prizes For Co-Operative Members TELEVISION SET • IRONS . FANS TOASTERS . CLOCKS OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS EXHIBIT TENTS OPEN EACH AFTERNOON / - ■ i ! I ' ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS FRIDAY, AUG. 29, 3 P. M. PROGRAM EACH NIGHT BEGINNING AT 7 P. M. 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