The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, November 26, 1959, Image 1
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we celebrate
Monday in Laurens Christmas Parade
Three Murder Cases On On Thursday, Dec. 3
Docket of Special Term
Three murder cases are on the
docket for the special week’s term
of criminal court to begin in Lau
rens Monday. November 30.
One of them, at least, will come
up for irial during the week, accord
ing to Solicitor William T. Jones of
Greenwood. ,
Harold Eugene Mason, charged
with the April 11 slaying of Johnny
Milton O Shields, 23, of Clinton, is
scheduled to appear for trial.
Mason is charged with shooting
O'Shields to death at the B. C. Arm
strong place on the Greenville high
way above Laurens after Mason in
tervened in a fight between
O'Shields and Andrew Craine. Ma
son has been free under bond since
the shooting.
Two other myrder cases are dn
the docket. Bobby Stroud, Negro,
is charged with the slaying of John
Allen Burnside last August 2. The
other murder case is that against
Clinton To Close
For Thanksgiving
Clinton, along with the rest of
the country, will observe Thanks
giving as a holiday.'
Business houses generally will!
be closed for the day, including,
banks and the post office No mail I
deliveries will be maJe it was stat
ed
A union Thanksgiving service will
be held at 10 a. m. at Broad Street
Methodist Church, sponsored by the
Clinton-Joanna Ministerial Associa
tion.
The annual Thanksgiving Day
football game between Presbyterian
College and Newberry College will
take place on Setzler Field in New
berry. beginning at 2:30 p. m.
Cotton mills of the area have an
nounced no closing period for the
Thanksgiving season, but other
manufacturing plants are expect
ed to take off for the day.
Schools of the area will end their
sessions for the week at 2:30 Wed-
to resume schedules on Monday.
Margaret. Boyter who is charged
with slaying her two-year-old adopt-j
ed daughter as she lept in her crib
the morning of October 23. Mrs.
Boyter has been under observation
at the State Hospital
In announcing the special court
term, Solicitor Jones said, “Many
defendants in cases now pending be
fore the court have requested jury
trials and I feel that it is in thei
public’s interest to hold this special
term in the hope of offering jury
trials in the cases now pending.
Solicitor Jones said that he has
requested a second week for the
special term, which would follow
immediately after the first.
Judge George T. Gregory, Jr., of
Chester, will preside during the
first week of the special term.
Judge Gregory during the fall has
held two one-week terms criminal
court and a two week civil session
in Laurens.
Jurors to serve next wpek are an
nounced elsewhere in The Chronicle
today.
Clinton’s Christmas parade is
scheduled for Thursday afternoon,
December 3.
Preparations for the event have
been underway for several weeks,
which will feature floats from
churches, institutions, schools and
business houses.
Installation of decorations in
the business area of the city be
gan last week and is continuing
this week to give a festive air as
the community moves into the
Christmas season.
Float entries should be made
by December 2 at 10:00 a. m. by
contacting J. II. Von Hoilen,
states J. J. Cornwall, parade
chairman. Prizes will be awarded
as follows: S.iO, $33, $23 and two
$12.50 prizes.
NAMED AT WINT1IKOP
Margaret Ann Bolick, Clinton
senior, is one of 24 members of the
forthcoming graduating class
named to represent Winthrop Col
lege, Rock Hill, in the 1960 edition
of “Who’s Who Among Students in
American Colleges and Universi
ties.”
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Volume 60 — No. 48
Clinton, S. C , Thursday, November 26, 1959
Johnston Speaks
District Postmasters
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In Meeting at Joanna
U. S. Senator Olin D Johnston bill for increased pay, an amended
Open Until 7:00
Stores will remain open Friday
till 7:00 p. m. for the coaveninece
of shoppers, it has been announc
ed by I. M. Adair, chairman of
the Merchants Division of the
Chamber of Commerre. Thursday
following the Christmas parade
the stores will remain open till
0:30.
New Subscribers
j
PIGGLY WIGGLY CAROLINA
Co.,
Columbia
MRS MORRIS SEYMOUR,
Clinton
FOYD WALKER, EM,
CAR WILSON, DM.
New York
told of contemplated improvements
in the Post Office Department in an
address at Joanna Wednesday night
before postmasters and personnel of
Districts 3-A and 4.
Johnston, chairman of the Senate
Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service, presented art eight-point
program, some features of which
already are underway, he stated.
“Postmasters stand in the front
rank of government workers,” he
said “Your efforts are appreciated,
and I shall continue to do my ut
most to show my appreciation.
The program that he would like to
see carried out, Johnston said, in
cludes streamling and simplifying
regulations, a training program in
postal .technology for all grades of
personnel, developing a forceful re
cruitment program, and having
Congress review the pay scale of
postal employees. He stated that
two raises have been put into ef
fect since 1955 and he promised
more pay boosts in the future.
Johnston pointed out that his com
mittee is working on improved
working conditions, developing and
standardizing methods and ma
chines for better and faster handling
of mail. He stated that a $2,000,000
modernization program is now un
derway.
The Senator named several bills
that have been acted on and put into
force and some that will become ef
fective in 1960. Among these are a
Thornwell, Furman High
To Meet Wednesday Night
At Lexington for 'C Title
Thornwell High will meet Furman
High School of Orangeburg County
in Lexingtorf Wednesday night at 8
o’clock for the state class “C” foot
ball championship.
Thornwell, upper state cham
pions, defeated Greenbrier 26-0 to
earn the right to meet the lower
state title winner. Furman defeated
Elloree last week for the lower state
crown.
Thornwell has a record of nine
wins,"one loss, and one tie. Furman
has won eight and lost one.
Furman’s team, it was stated,
will average about 25 pounds to the
man heavier than Thornwell’s. But
if’s nothing new for the Clinton boys
to be playing a team heavier than
they are. In the eleven games play
ed by Thornwell this year,* only two
teams did not outweigh them.
The game will feature a high-
scoring player on each team. Fur
man has a fullback, Bill Foiling,
who has scored more than 100
points this season, while the team
scored more than 200.
Thomwell’s fullback, Gordon
Timmons, scored 110 points of the
245 racked up by Thornwell.
Thornwell’s opponents scored only
89 points, 26 of them being by Cow-
pens, the only team that defeated
the local boys.
The probable starting line-up for
Thornwell wll Ibe: left end, Jerry
Neal or Clyde George; left tackle,
Captain Marvin Glasure; left
guard, Roy Rawlins; center, Gus
Folk: right guard, Bobby Wickham;
right tackle, Johnny Gray; right
end, Harry McAlister; quarterback,
Johnny Cook son; rgiht half, Autry
Brown; left half, Howard Higgin
botham; fullback, Gordon Tim
mons.
bill for uniforms worn by employ
ees, a better life and health insur
ance bill to cover employees and
their families, career employment
to those denied it in the past, and
purchasing of security bonds by the
government instead of the individ
ual.
Blasting the missile program of
the United States, Johnston said, “I
had thought of sending mail by mis
sile, but after seeing the progress
of our missile program. I think it
might be better to send missiles by
mail.”
The Senator announced that he
has no intention of sdbking the gov
ernorship of South Carolina. He de
sires nothing better, he said, than to
be a Senator from South Carolina.
The occasion, in addition to be
ing held on the birhtday of John
ston, was also the birth date of his
two daughters, Mrs. Sallie Scott and
Miss Elizabeth Johnston, who were
present, as was Mrs. Johnston, who
spoke a few words to the assembly.
Taking note of birthdays, the
meeting opened with those present
singing “Happy Birthday.” A tel
egram and flowers from the Sen
ator’s staff in Washington were pre
sented. He also received a silver
gift from the personnel of the at
tending districts.
Mrs. Dolly M. Carr, postmaster
at Joanna, was hostess for the ses
sion. She was assisted by David
Peden, of Gray Court, chairman of
District 4, and Harry E. Moose, of
Newberry, chairman of District 3-A.
Postmaster Edmund P. Grice, of
Charleston, was master of cer
emonies.
The - invocation was by the Rev.
James B. Mitchell, pastor of the
Joanna Baptist Shurch.
Mrs. Carr welcomed the group
and the response was by R. T. Hal-
lum of Pickens. J. B. Hart brought
greetings to the visitors in behalf
of Joanna Mills and the local res
idents.
The Joanna club house was the
scene of the gathering.
Bicycle Clinic Set
For December 2
The Health and Safety Committee
of the Clinton Business and Profes
sional Women’s Club is holding a
bicycle clinic December 2 on the
CommunRy Cash Grocery parking
lot. School age boys and girls with
bicycles are asked to participate.
They will receive a certificate if
their bicycles check out with min
imum requirements—plus a sticker
making them a member of the Bi
cycle Institute qf America.
Chief of Police B. B. Ballard is
cooperating with this effort along
with all patrol units in the schools.
They will be set up for both white
and colored children.
Mountville Grange
Meeting Held
The Mountville Grange held its
monthly meeting on the evening of|
November 19, with Roscoe O Bun-
drick, Master, presiding. The meet
ing was given over to the showing
of a film. The Veterinarian,”!
which delineated the capabilities of
that profession to help in the raising'
of livestock, to assist in the care of
pets, and in general to render aid
to the husbandman. The film was
under the sponsorship of Texaco,
Inc., and its local agent, H. D.
Payne and Co.
At the conclusion of the film a
social hour was held at which time
refreshments were served
Capacity Audience
Greets Friedman To
Start Concert Slate
The 1959-60 season of Clinton
Community Concerts had a fine be
ginning with the performance of
Eric Friedman, violinist, on Fri
day evening at Thornwell Auditor
ium. The capacity audience, which
included many young people, was j
delighted also, by Friedman’s gift
ed accompanist. Jack Maxin.
Not only did Friedman thrill his
audience with a genius’ touch on
the violin, but he proved to be en
tirely winning as a stage perform
er. He announced changes in his
program both informally and infor
matively, pleasing listeners. In
stead of Mozart and Glazounov
compositions scheduled for the first
hour of the program, he played
compositions by two composers for
whom, he stated, he feels much
favoritism. The pieces were Sonata
in G Minor,” by Bach, and “Sonata
for Violin and Piano.” by Faure.
His execution of “Variations^n
a Corelli Theme,” by Tartini-Fran-
escatti. was quite exceptional; and
the resplendent lyrical ascendancy
of the Faure sonata was indeed
lovely to hear. “Poeme,” by
Chausson, as well as “Tzigane,”
by Ravel, were among the favor
ites of the eight numbers on the
At Postmasters' Meeting in Joanna
Principals at a joint meeting: of District 3-A and Dis
trict 4 postmasters at Joanna Wednesday night includ
ed (left to right): A. J. Garner, III, Asheville, N.
president Carolinas Branch, National Association of Su
pervisors; Mrs. J. B. Hart, of Joanna; E. P. Grice, Jr..
Postmaster. Charleston, master of ceremonies for the
occasion; U. S. Senator Olin D. Johnston; Mrs. Dullie M.
Carr, postmaster, Joanna, host postmaster; J. B. Hart,
assistant treasurer, Joanna Western Mills Co., w;ho wel
comed the group; Mrs. Olin D. Johnston; and J. N. Bur
ton, president, S. C. Chapter, National Association of
Postmasters.
Christmas Seals
Mailed To 11,954
County Residents
Laurens—A total of 11.954 let
ters containing Christmas Seals
were mailed to persons in Laurens
County last week, it was announced
by J. Allen Thompson Jr., presi
dent of the Laurens County Tuber
culosis Association
The letter in the enveopes was
signed by Feltz Reese, honorary
chairman, who at the present time
is a patient at the S. C. Tubercu
losis Hospital at State Park
Oh the back of the letter is a map
of the county showing the number
of cases of tuberculosis that are
now under the supervision of the
Laurens County Health Depart
ment
The map was completed by Mor
ris Clayton, postmaster, and shows
On Newberry Field
PC, Newberry to Clash
Thursday in Derby Game
program. The three encore selec- a 0 f 108 cases under supervi-1
tions were, “Perpetual Motion,” by S j on pinpointing the location of 1
Ries, "Flight of the Bumblebee, each case in the various areas over
and a number from Gardner s | (he county. Figures for the map
“Canebreak. were compiled by Dr. A A Knight,
TTie magnificence of the artist. director of the Laurens County Tu-
and his accompanist, the variety of berculosis Association, with the as-
the musical compositions, and the
response of the audience, added to
gether, brought about one of the
most successful concerts Clinton
has known.
sistance of Mrs. K. B. Workman of
the County Health Department
The president reported that 130
volunteer workers assisted in get
ting the letters in the mail.
Union Service At
Broad St. Methodist
‘ . Day
The annual Thanksgiving Day
Union Service will be held at
Broad Street Methodist Church
Thursday at 10:00 a. m. Dr. C.
Bynum Betts, pastor of the Clin
ton Associate Reformed Presby
terian Church, will deliver the
message. Other ministers from
Clinton, Joanna, and Lydia will
assist in the service.
TV Thanksgiving Day Union
Service is sponsored by the Clin
ton-Joanna Ministerial Associat
ion. The service is for all the
churches in the Clinton. Joanna
and Lydia are is.
' It is customary at the Thanks
giving Day Service for an offer
ing to be taken for the work at
Thodnwell Orphanage.
Third Polio Clinic
Scheduled Dec. 4
The third Lions Club polio pre
vention clinic for the Clinton area
will be held on Friday, December
4. it is stated by dub officials who among their best in history
Presbyterian College and Newber
ry will clash for the Little "niree
championship at Newberry Thurs
day afternoon before a sell-out
crowd of enthusiastic football fans.
It’s the annual Thanksgiving en
gagement for the Bronze Derby,
and both schools enter the game
with high-scoring teams ranked
Kickoff
are sponsors of the clinic.
Activities will be carried on in a
mobile home set up on the public
square. The shots of Salk vaccine
will be administered by Dr. V. A.
Long of the Laurens County Health
Department and his nurses.
time is 2:00 p m for this 45th re
newal of the old gridiron feud.
The Blue Hose sweep toward
their Tangerine Bowl date on New
Year's Day with a record of eight
wins and a single loss. Newrberry
has won seven while dropping two
Cost of the shots will be $1.00, it games
was stated, but they will be made
available free of charge to those
unable to pay. This small cost has
been made possible, the sponsors
said, by the cooperation of local
drug stores and the county health
department.
Reser vetickets for the game were
sold out more than a week in ad
vance as fan interest soared m an
ticipation of a wide-open contest
Both teams have well balanced at
tacks that score readily In the nine
previous games, Presbyterian has
The clinic on Dec. 4 will be the averaged 24 points per engagement
while the Indians have averaged 27.
Two individual battles also are in
prospect On the ground PC half
back Bobby Pate, with 633 yards
rushed and 66 points scored, will
pit his prowess against Newberry
fullback Richard Seastrunk, who
has accumulated 727 yards and 114
points this season Then, aerially, it
will be a quarterback contest as
Bob Waters of the Blue Hose 4oes
against Wyman Taylor Waters has
completed 40 of 75 passes for 620
yrads and 5 touchdowns, and Tay-
An institute sponsored by the Luu l° r 011 26 of 48 attempts for
tens Countv Mental Health Associa- ^ yards ami 1 score
final one in the senes of four until
some time next spring, when
“booster" shots will be given.
More than 2.600 children and
adults received the shots at the first
two clinics conducted by the Clin
ton club early in October and No
vember dub officials said
Mental Health Meet
Slated This Evening
At Whitten Village
tion. is scheduled for tonight
(Thursday i at Whitten Village
Preceding the institute will be a
dinner at 6 p m (l.OOt
The purpose of the institute is to
acquaint members of the Associa
The game rates as a toss up.
Presbyterian amj Newberry have
played similar schedules, including
five mutual oppouients. ami each
has lost to The Citadel Newber
ry s only other defeat came against
Local Women Greet Concert Artists
Eric Friedman, violinist (center) was
the opening attraction Friday night in Clin
ton’s current concert season. With him (at
left) are Mrs. Harry McSween and Jack
Maxin, Friedman’s accompanist. At right
are Mrs. Andrew Howard and Mrs. James
E. Wolfe.—Photo by Dan Yarborough.
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tion and other interested persons Lenoir Rhyne, which is headed for
with the organization and its aims a a; > the NAIA * top ranked
and with the potential projects snia li college team
which can be engaged in by the Impressive wins by both teams in
Association and by interested mem- their latest engagements also have
bers of the public in assisting the added to the build-up for this game
mentally handicapped and the pub- ^ ^C trounced Appalacluan by a 34
lie and families of those who have to 0 count, while Newberry routed
problems qf mental health. 'V afford 35 to 0
Taking part in the institute will 1° the long history of tins series,
be Dr Carl A. Bramlett, Jr . co- dating back to 1913. the Blue Hose
ordinator of Mental Health Eduea have won 27, lost 14 and tied 3.
tion for the South Carolina Mental Presbyterian shut out the Indian
Health Commission. Harry R Bry- c * ub ljst - vear * ll h a v wU)ry
an, executive director of the Mental
Health Association; Miss Norma E rector of volunteer services. South
Hallett, psychological consultant Carolina State Hospital; and Mass
and director of training at Whitten Lila Mae Brabham, field director
Village: Mrs Edith L Hudson, di of the Mental Health Association.
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