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Thurad&y, Janaary 8, 1959 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE •rich About ... i . People You Know Items of Interest Concerning Clinton Residents '•'•‘•••••»+++*++++~0+++00*00000***'*+»00 00 0000000000.000*0000000000000t Airman Apprentice William Gla- sure has reUuned to his naval sta tion at Memphis, Tenn., after spending a two weeks leave with Mrs. Gtasure, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie S. McMiUian. Mrs. R. E. Sadler is spending some time in New York City with her daughter, Miss Virginia Sadler. Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Salter and daughter, Barbara, of Savannah, Ga., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Copeland here and friends in Laurens for a few days last week. AT SUGAR BOWL Mell Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wilson, and a member of the Clem son band, participated la the halftime and other activities at the Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans on New Year's Day. Mrs. James Pitts and Mrs. C. A. Holland visited their sister, Mrs. Eugene Brown, and Mr. Brown in Charleston several days last week. * Friends of Mrs. E. B. Sloan will be interested to know she is im proving following an operation on Friday at the General Hospital in Greenville where she has been a pa tient for the past several weeks. Miss Rachel Ann Wilson was the guest during the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pinkston in Aberdeen, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Davd Earl Ross re turned last week to Rchmond, Va., after spendng the boldays here wth her parents, Dr and Mrs. T. Lay- ton Fraser. The Frasers and dau- gter, Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Ross were guests several days last week of refatves in Hinesville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs.- W. W. Smith and children of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. James Hahn of Lakeland, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Love land and dau^iter of Bridgeton, N. J., have returned to their homes after spending the holidays with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Darr. OVERNIGHT VLSITOR HERE Miss Peggy Jean Hfll of Green ville, was an overnight guest du ring the past week of Miss Rachel Ann Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. G. Arthur Black and children of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Alec Black of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Martin and daugh ter, Mary, of Fountain Inn, Mr. and Mrs Butler Black of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Mary Lawter of Macon, Ga., visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Black during the holi days Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith of Ki- nards, were among those attending the Sugar Bowl game in New Or leans. Mrs. R. J. Copeland, Miss Jose phine and Bobby Copeland visited Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Copeland in Statesville, N. C., for the holidays. Horace Payne, Jr., visited his sis ter, Mrs. Richard Lukstat, and Lt. Lukstat in Biloxi, Miss., last week, and they attended the Sugar Bowl game on New Year’s Day in New Orleans. Mrs. F. M. Stutts has returned home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ed Walters, and Mr. Walters in Raleigh, N .C., her son, Richard StutU, and Mrs. Stutts in Fayette ville, N. C., for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Rivers T. Jenkins of Charleston, spent the week-end here with their daughter, Mrs. James Macdonald, and Dr. Mac donald. Mrs. J. W. Montgomery of Me- bane, N. C., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hughes and other friends here. Mrs. Heide Trask and Mrs. Dud ley Humphrey of Wilmington, N C., were overnight visitors of the former’s mother, Mrs. Lee Hunter, on Monday. MOVE INTO NEW HOME Mr. and Mrs. W. G. King, Jr., and daughters, Kristi and Jan, .'are moving this week into their recently completed new home on Chestnut street. Pfc George Sineath. Jr., of Den beigh, Va., spent the holidays with his mother, Mrs. George Sineath. He had as his guest Pvt. Robert Allkire, also of Denbeigh. Mr. and Mrs. Auddy Parker of Charlotte. N. C., were guests Sun day of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bagwell. Dr. and Mrs. George Reeves of Columbia, Dr. end Mrs Franz Kul- esar of Chapel Hill. N. C., were house guests of Dr and Mrs. Ed ouard Patte during the past week. Lt. Lawrence E. Young returned Saturday to Fort Sill, Okla., after spending the holidays with his mo ther, Mrs. Frank C. Young. Frank C. Young, Jr* a junior at the Medi cal College of South Carolina, has returned to Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pruitt. Miss Rachel Pruit of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Wallace Meggs, Beth and Wal ly of Florence, visited their mother, Mrs. Inez Pruit during the holi days. While here Mr. Pruitt and Mrs. Pruitt visited their sister and daughter, Mrs. Sammie Wright, who is a patient at the Veterans hospital, Augusta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. John William Dil lard, of New York CS*y. spent sev eral days during the holiday season with his mother. Mrs. J. Will Dil lard ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! Perhaps you have noticed that fire insurance rates have increased considerably. These increases were brought about by the terrific losses suffered by fire insurance companies. However, the great majority of these losses originated from tenant property. Our Agency offers a policy exclusively designed for home owners, the rates for which fire much more r economical, but the coverage is considerably broad er than the standard fire policy. Why not enjoy the lower rates and broader pro tection our Homeowners lYdicy affords. Simply cal! 1246, and we shall be delighted to explain in detail the numerous advantages of the Homeowners Policy. I assure you there is absolutely no obligation. Wm. J. Bailey Ins. Agency M. S. Bailey & Son Bankers Bldg. PHONE 1246 SAVE MONEY ON THESE SPECIALS! PURE LARD - * 10 lb. 1.30 HOME MADE LIVER PUDDING ' lb. 39c ECONOMY CUT CURED HAM * . ! lb. 59c FRESH BACK BONES AND RIBS lb. 49c ' ALL MEAT WIENERS ft. 49c Irby’s Mea MU8GR0VB STREET Market PHONE 48* Mr. aod Mrs. Earl Simmons and children of Columbia, visited their parents, Mr. aod Mrs. Henry Sim mons here, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Long in Joanna during the past week end. Dr. and Mrs. George Blalock had as guests Sunday the following mem bers of his family: Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. McKeown, Mr. and Mrs. Chris McKeown and children, of Black- stock; Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McKeown and children, of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gregory of Green ville; Mrs. James Moore and daughter, Miss Frances Moore, of York; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bla lock and sons of this city. VISITING IN ROCK HILL Friends of Homer D. Henry will be interested to know he is spend ing some time in Rock Hill with h i s daughter, Mrs. Rutledge Adair, and Mr. Adair. Mrs. R. D. Sellers and Mrs. Al bert Youmans. of Greenville, spent Saturday with their mother. Mrs. H. L. Todd. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Anderson had as their guests during the holi days Mr. and Mrs. James Ander son, and their daughter, Martha and son, James Anderson, Jr., of Austin, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. George Evcrette, of Rome. Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Kreil, of Co lumbia, spent the week-end with Mrs. Krell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Eichelberger. On Saturday the Krells, Mr. and Mrs. Eichel berger and family were guests of the latter’s sister, Mrs. John Town send and Mr. Townsend in Ander son. Miss Rose Lee was the guests of relatives in Grantville and Atlanta, Ga., for a part of the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Winchester McDan iel and daughter, of McCormick, spent the week-end with Mr. and Juts. N. W. McDaniel. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hays and sons have returned to their home in Brookhaven, Ga., after spending the holidays witl^ Mrs. Hays’ mother, M!rs. Guy L.‘Copeland. HAS OPERATION Friends of George Christopher Young, Jr., (Tiuky) will be glad to kaow be la able to be out again after an operation illness last week at the Geaeral hospital la Greenville. Dr. McSween win be supply pas tor of Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church there through April, return ing to Clinton the first of May. Miss Elizabeth Boland, a mem ber of the Clinton High School fac ulty, spent the holidays in Colum- oia with her sister, Mrs. H. A. Timmons and Mr. Timmons. Carl Muller has returned to his home in Council Bluffs. Iowa, after a several months stay here with his son and daughter in-law. Mr. and Mrs Paul M. Mailer. Mr. and Mrs. S. Taylor Martin have returned from a trip to Mo bile, Ala , where Mr. Martin at tended a meeting’ of t^e Southern Intercollegiate AthWtic Association. Mr. and Mrs Shirley A. Simmons and daughter. Shirley Ann. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomas and daughter, Kay. spent last week on a trip to Florida. They remained for several days in Miami where they attended the Orange Bowl game on New Year’s Day Mr. and Mrs F. C. Pinson and Mrs. Margaret Clark have returned from a several weeks visit in Mul lins and Loris With relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Glasgow and daa^iters. of Huntington. West Va., visited Mrs Glasgow’s brother. T. K Davis and family and sister. Miss Agnes Davis during the holidays. Sandy Cruickshanka of Columbia, spent last week here with his grand parents, Mr and Mrs W G. King. They accompanied him home on Sunday for an overnight visit. Mrs O. T. Lowing, Mr and Mrs. R W. Johnson and children of Greer, were guests on Sunday of Mrs R W. Johnson. Miss Ann and Otha Johnson Mrs Earl P Barron and daugh ters. Sara and Margaret, will re turn today to their home in Gas tonia. N. C., after a visit with her parents. Mr and Mrs A B Blake ly ENTERS HOSPITAL Mrs. Frank Canley leaves this weekend for the Natieaal Institnte •f Health, Bethesda. Md„ far a .pigdii ai check up. Mr and Mrs. H. R. Phillips of Spartanburg, were guests on Sun day of the latter’s brother, W G. King, and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherrill, Jr., of Davidson, N. C., spent the week end with their son, Frank Sherrill, 3rd .and family. Friends of Mrs. William B. Blake ly will be interested to know she re turned to her home Tuesday from the General Hospital in Greenville whore she has been a patient the past week. Mrs. T. R. Hagler and children, Jane and Patsy, of Columbia, spent several days last week with her sister, (Mrs. M. D. Milam, Jr., and Mr. Milam . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncan of De catur. Ala., spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. W. J. Dun can, and sister, Mrs. Nene D. Work man . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wylie visit ed Mrs. E. L. Chandler and Mrs. J. C. Copeland enroute to their home in Oil City, Pa., after spend ing the holidays in Florida. McSWEENS IN FLORIDA Dr. and Mrs. John McSween left last week for Lutz, Fla., where they will spend the next four months. Mr. and Mrs. G. Orin Boone and children, Marylin and Andy, were Sunday guesU of Mrs. E. L. Chand ler and Mrs. J. C. Copeland. Friends will be interested to know the Boones are moving from Chi- catgo, III., to Florence to make their home. Friends W Mrs. W. J. Duncan, who has been a patient at Blalock Clinic for a number of weeks, will be interested to know she has gone to Rest Haven Nursing Home, 305 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg. Mr and Mrs. John C. Cerny of Atlanta, Ga., visited Mrs. Cerny’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Trib ble, during the holidays. Thornwell Girls Model Own Dresses The Thornwell Home Economics Department presented a “Fashion Show" during the dinner hour on Wednesday evening, December 17, in the dining room Thirteen girls modeled garments which they had made in homemak ing classes. The ninth t grade girls, Janice Johnson, Janet Thompson, Jane Hartley, Bonny Williams. Carolyn Potts, Sharon Brazier, and Geral dine Potts, wore a pretty array of blouses and skirts. The senior girls modeled dresses of wool and synthetic fibers. These girls were: Ruby Walker. Mary Ann Woodfin, Shirley Harrison, Becky Hatched, Martha Beck, and Jenny McClellan. Mrs. J. H. Camp, home econom ics teacher, was narrator Betty McMurray furnished the music. Special guests included Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs. B. S. Pinson. Dist. Gov. Truluck To Visit Lions Club At Joanna Tonight With the Sick R. S. TRULUCK Rembert S. Truluck, of Clinton, governor of Lions District 32-A, will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Joanna Lions Club tonight (Thursday) at 7 30 at the Joanna clubhouse. Dist. Gov. Truluck will be mak ing an official visit to the club an^ a full attendance is expected. The district governor is a mem ber of the Clinton Lions Club and re ceived the International Merit Award for his work in organizing the Joanna club in 1956 while serv ing as zone chairman for Laurens County. This will be his first visit to the Joanna club since he was elected district governor in June Patients at Blalock Clintc include Mrs. W A. Dicus. Miss Lena Gil liam. Danny Thomas Lipford, Wade Smith of Kinards Mrs. J. B Vanderfortl underwent an operation at Hays Hospital on Tuesday. Friends of Harvey Shealy will be interested to know he is a medical patient at Hays Hospital. Danny Black, son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Black. Jr., has re’urned home from Blalock Clinic where he was a patient several days during the week. Friends of Mrs V’. E Simmons will be interested to know she is convalescing at home after surgery at Hays Hospital. Posey Davis, who underwent a knee operation at Hays Hospital for an accident injury, has returned home Mrs. Jack Manor is improving at Blalock Clinic following surgery. Mrs. Robert Webb has returned home from Blalock Clinic where she was a patient. Mrs. Arthur Barker has returned home from Hays Hospital following an operation illness Friends of Mrs Robert Spencer will be glad to know she is improv ing after undergoing surgery at Bla lock Clinic. Mrs. J. V SUUvell is a patient af 1 Blalock Clinic suffering injurUs re ceived in a fall Medical patients at Hays Hos- pital include Mrs. Donald Davis, j Will Craine, Lynn Bordner. small daughter of Mrs. Kathleen Bordner James E. Baker, Mrs. J W. Camp bell. Friends of William Simpson will be glad to know he is improving at Blalock Clinic where he has been a patient for some time Mrs Billy I,ee McCrary was a patient at Hays Hospital several days last week Levi Tucker returned to h.s home Tuesday from Hays Hospital where he was a patient to .receive treat ment for a hand injurs Hiss Bessie Byrd r lined . her home in Ora at er icceiving medical treatment at Hays Hospital. Mrs. W C. Wallenzine underwent an operation yesterday at Hays Hos pital L. C. Heaton, Jr. is improving at Hays Hospital following surgery last ! week. J. R. Crawrford SURVEYING CLINTON. 8. C Phone 3493 Joanna REPORT OF CONDITION OF Bank Of Clinton Of Clinton in the State of South Carolina at the close of business on December 31, 1958. ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection $ 607.000 30 United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed 863.679 56 Obligations of States and political subdivisions Loans and discounts Bank premises owned $46,196.18. furniture and fixtures $9.428 87 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations ... Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) Deposits of States and political subdivisions Other deposits (certified and officers' checks etc TOTAL* DEPOSITS $2.46. < >.919 83 361,109 97 790,504.95 55,625.05 $2,677.919 83 $1,810,299 20 442.492.56 22.S84 78 182.979 47 7.'-*63 82 TOTAL LIABILITIES CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital* Surplus ... * ' Undivided profits Reserves (and retirement account for preferred capital; TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $2,465,919 83 S lOO.OOi) 00 90.000 00 12.000 00 10.000 00 :— $ 212.000 00 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $2 677.919 83 Hus bank s capital consists of: Common stock with total par value of $100,000 00. memoranda Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes $ 415 ooo oo 1. Harry Y. McSween. Cashier, of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and that it fully and correctly represents the true state of the several matters herein contained and set 1 forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. HARRY Y. McSWEEN Correct—Attest T E Addison. R P Hamer. J Leland Young. J C < Thomas. Directors I state of South Carolina. County of Laurens, ss. Sworn to and subscribed before me this &h day of January. 1959 and* I I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank S MARGARET HOLLAND Notary Public My cotninb.Mon expires At Will of Governor. r IT YOU DOMT READ YOU DOTY GET THE HEWS 96 LAURENS COUNTY Auditor's Itinerary FOR 1959 The County Auditor's office at Laurens, S. C., will be open from the first day of January to the first day of March. 1959, for the pur pose of taking tax returns for the ensuing year; aad for (be trans artion of all busiaess pertaining to the office. For the cenveuiencr of taxpayers, returns ran be made at the following appointments throughout the county on dates named below for the purpose of takiuf tax returns for the year 1959: Owing*. Thursday. Jan. 8, 10 A. M. to 12 Noon Gray Court. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2 P. M to 5 P. M. M Hintviile, Friday. Jan. 9, 10 A. M. to 12 Noon Cross Hill. Friday, Jan. 9, 2 P. M. to 5 P. M. Clinlon Mill. Monday. Jan. 12,9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Lydia Mill. Tuesday. Jan 13, 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Joanna. Wednesday. Jan. 14, 9 A. M. to 2 P. M. , Joanna, Thursday. Jan. 15, 1 P. M. to 5 P. M. Joanna Mill Store. Friday, Jaa. 16, 1 P. M. to 5 P. M. Lowell Watkins Store, Monday, Jan. 19, 9 A. M. to 10:30 A. M. Princeton, Monday, Jan. 19, 11 A. M. to 12 Noon L. C. Taylor and Johnnie Baientiae. Monday, Jan. 19. 2 P. M. to 3:30 P. M. Hills Truck Stop. Monday, Jan. 19, 4 P. M. to 5 P. M. J. K. Coker’s Store. Tuesday, Jan. 29, I P. M. to 2 P. M. Mt. Olive (Cooper’s Store), Tuesday, Jan. 20. 2:39 P. M. to 3:30 P. M Martin’s S ore, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 3:30 P. M. to 5 P. M. Waterloo, Wednesday, Jaa. 21.1:30 A. M. to 11 A. M. Lanford, Wednesday. Jan. 21, 1:30 P. M. to 3:30 P. M. Ora, Wednesday, Jaa. 21, 4 P. M. to 5 P. M. David Glenn’s Store, Thursday. Jaa. 22. 1:30 P. M. to 2:30 P. M. Whitten Village. Thursday. Jaa. 22, 3 P. M. to 5 P. M. Clinton Oily. Friday, Jaa. 23. 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. % a** It is absolutely necessary that all taxpayers make returns this year on persoual property aad aew buildings. This includes nil those who own automobiles aad who are subject to poll tax—all male citlzaas between the ages of 21 aad 00 yean are subject to poll tax. The only personal property exempt from taxes is the house- bald furniture used to yaw aura bama. If aat convenient to ceme to the Chanty Auditor’s office to the Ceurt House pleaae meet me at eae of the above places. JENNIE V. CULBERTSON, Couaty Auditor Dr. David T. Mixon —OpUtmeirist — 201 N. 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