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( 10 rHE CLINTON CHRONICLE TkamUy. June It, 19t0 Strom, jjrmond Miss Thomas Returns To Joanna Church for Summer RLE THE INVISIBLE TAX Inflation is a term we hear much about. but one that doesn’t seem to concern our people nearly as much as it should It means simply that we pay more for items we buy—in other words, our dollar buys less and Mss as the cost of living rises. Hie cost of living has been moving upward almost steadily in recent years, so much so that the good old 1939 dollar ts today worth t>nly 47 1 cents Generally, mllation creeps up on the public and gradually erodes purchasing power over a period of time It is felt at the cash register when we pay one cent more for a commodity, but only negligibly so * at each price rise unless, of course, prices jump radically as they did from 1941 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1947. when the consumer price in dex increased only 10 8 per cent and 14 5 per cent, respectively. In fxKh periods, the purchasing power of the dollar dropped more than nine cents. The effects of inflation are mani fold It serves as an invisible tax which affects everyone, particularly those who are less able to bear the extra costs involved. The inflation-1 ary tax does not work on the prin ciple of the graduated income tax. It hits everyone equally, having an especially hard impact' on fixed in come groups who have only a cer tain amount to spend pn the essen tials of lifei , s In addition to robbing fixed in come group,, inflation has its ad verse effects on retirees and hold ers of savings deposits, bonds, and insurance policies. Then there are our farmers, who have probably felt the effects of inflation more than any other grqup, since they have been forced to'receive less for their products yet pay more for the implements and commodities they must buy. Inflation also deters in dustrial expansion, causes increas ed government spending, higher personal and public debts, and more taxes. If carried far enough, infla tion can result in the collapse of our national financial structure History has shown us the ruinous course of inflatiort within the mem ory of the present generation—such as the German, Austrian and. French inflationary spirals of the early twenties and the price spirals in South America and elsewhere which are taking their toll today before our eyes. In fact, inflation in Germany made it possible for Hitler to take over, just as inflation in Hungary paved the way for Com munist domination of that country of freedom fighters. The First Baptist Church of Joan na has secured Miss Betty Ann Thomas, student at Southwestern Seminary. Fort Worth Texas, as di rector of youth activities during the summer months Miss Thomas for merly served the church for five years as promotional secretary be- for centering the seminary. During the month of June, on Inflation can be caused by a num ber of factors. One is excessive wage demands that are not justified by increases in productivity. This must be controlled by the good judgment of both labor and man agement. Another primary cause of inflation is deficit financing by gov ernment—that is, spending more money than the Treasury takes in. Government spending is one infla tionary cause which we in the Con gress can do something about. I have been doing my best to bring a halt to wild spending for non-es sential programs, and there have been others who have also fought hard to arrest this federal “spend- itis” disease We have been out numbered, however, and we need the support of the people to reverse the trend toward deficit financing, unbalancing budgets, and an ever- rising national debt of $290 billion, together with future obligations, and COD's amount to 750 billion- dollar mortgage on our posterity. Inflation, and its companion, the huge national debt, are major na tional problems w’hich affect every one’s pocketbook and posterity. To bring them both under control will require individual effort and inter est on the part of all Americans. Tuesday evenings at 7 o'clock, the junior department will meet at the church for planned recreation and study; intermediates and young people will meet on Thursday eve nings at 7 o’clock for recreation and study. Intermediate and young peo ple's fellowship will be held each Sunday evening following the wor ship services. A church-wide picnic will be held at Greenwood state park on Satur day, June 18. Supper will be served at 6:00 p m. A church-wide fellow ship will be held following prayer service on Wednesrday, June 22. PUBLIC RECORDS The following public records were filed the past week in the office of the Clerk of Court of Laurens Coun ty- George W. Benson and Mary B. Benson to Fidelity Company, Inc., lot near Joanna for $5.00 and as sumption of mortgage. Boyd H. Parham to J. L. Fennell, Jr., 180.1 acres for $10.00 and oth er considerations. Robert L. Spencer and Edna NO LIMIT AT A&P MARVEL BRAND ICE Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Serve As a Topping on Cherry Pie V2 Gallon Carton James Barry Ellisoa, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Ellisoa of this city, received a BA degree from Enrmaa Ualverslty at graduation exercises oa May 29. He was sa the dean's htt far the past semes ter. He has accepted a positioa aad begun his work this week with the Amertcaa Durouat Company la Greeavtlle. ktteadiag graduation at Furmaa were his parents, Rteky Ellisoa. Mr. ami Mrs. William J. Davis. Mr. aad Mrs. Henry Ingle. Don Rhame received a bache lor of science degree on May 30 from Davidson College. He is a member of Kappa Alpha frater nity and was chosen a distin guished military student. He plans to enter the Medical College of South Carolina in the fall. His parents. Dr. and Mrs. D. O. Rhame, were at Davidson for graduation events. Spencer to Joe H Bonds, lot on North Adair St., Clinton, for $10.00 and other considerations. Joe H. Bonds to Mary W. Pat terson, lot on North Adair St. Ex tension. Clinton, for $10.00 and oth. | er considerations. L. B. Stoddard, Jr., to B. L. Woods and Rachel T. Woods, lot near Fountain Inn for $4,600.00, Dorothy Ann Traylor, Barbara j Jeanne T. Eubanks, James Albert Traylor, and Thomas A. Traylor to Gus Jones Traylor, 41‘a acres for $1,430 00 Sumner G. Whittier to Harold A. Bulman, lot in South Heights, Lau- j * rens, for $5,250.00. Iris Simpson Hanna to J. W. Simpson. 1.2 acres for $10 00 and other good and valuable considera- tkms. J. D. Terry, Sr., and Came M. Terry to J. D. Terry, Jr and Kath erine M Terry, lot on Chestnut St for $5 00, love and affection Hubert J Pitts to Harry F. Low-1 man. Jr., and Hamette Gordon Low-man, lot on York St in Clinton, j for $10 00 and other valuable con. sKferations J. F Cogsdill to James T. Cogs- dill. lot 10 Watts Mill ViUj«e for $5 00 and assumption of mortgage Lana Copeland Dick to B. Cope land Payne, lot on South Woodrow St. Cliffon. for $10 00 and other considerations Gus Jones Traylor to H Murk Gault. 39 48 acres for $3,750 00 George E. Moore to Gladys Jean ! Moore, lot in Laurens for $1 00, love and affection. ' Mrs. Clara Davis to Richard Ow- ings and Lillie Owings, 22.8 acres I for $3,500 00 A. E Holton to Charles M Con, Jr., and Susan Long Cox, lot in Greenacres for $225.00 William King to J. Lloyd Wyatt, lot near Waterloo for $1,500.00. Ervin Henderson to J. C. Mann, 12Vk acres for $5.00 and other con siderations. Ervin Henderson to Carl B. Mann and Hazel D. Mann, 7.1 acres for $5.00 and other considerations. Jess Callahan to Ralph Phillips, 153 acres for $12,750.00. Mrs. J. E. Brockman to Bergess M. Allen and Charles I. Allen, lot on Lake Greenwood for $10.00 and oth. er valuable considerations. Arthur S. Allen to W. E. Teague, lots near Boyd’s Bridge in Laurens; also lots No. 5, 6-A, and 6-B for $600.00. Juliette Watkins to Lowell Wat kins 25 acres for $1,600.00. A. E. Holton to Toy Sullivan, Jr., lots in Waterloo for 1$88 00 Toy Sullivan, Jr, to Ernest E. Floyd and Maybeile D. Floyd, lot in Waterloo for $125 00 Pansy S. Blakely to Carrie Belle Booker, lot near Jacks Township for $4,280 00 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Luther Cleveland Starnes, Clin ton. Susie Lou Brown, Clinton Fftchara Larry Martin, Clinton, and Connie Joan Wigiey. Clinton Franklin Delano Lewis. Cowpeua. and Kittle Mae Melton. Clinton. John Wayne Samples, j Clinton, and Betty Deloris McLendon, Clin ton f, F John Edward Dodgeo. Green wood. and Jarmell Blackwell. Ware Shoals. Robert l. McPherson estate NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash June 22, 1960, at 3 p ,m. all farm implements, including tractors, trucks, etc., and all cattle belonging to the estate of the late Robert L. McPherson. The sale to be held at the home- place of said Robert L. McPherson, Waterloo Township, Laurens County, near Coker’s Store. LOUELLA L. McPHERSON, Executrix 605 Hickory Street Clinton, S. C. 2c-J16 CW - / * ^ fl* 0, PET PEACHES 'N CREAM ICE CREAM And what a flavor! It’s the fresh, whole milk and fresh sweet cream in Pet Peaches ’n Cream Ice Cream that make the big, big difference in flavor and smoothness-The tender, juicy pieces of tree-ripened peaches make for the most flavorful Peach Ice Cream you’ve ever tasted. PET PEACHES ’N CREAM ICE CREAM is at your favorite store now. Get some today! COMPARE PET WITH ANY OTHER lc E CREA* 1 Jane Parker Large 8-Inch CHERRY PIE EACH PIE 39c Allgood Brand Smoke-Flavored Sliced JANK I’ARKEft Cracked Wheat BREAD 2 l-LB. LOAVES CALIFORNIA LARGE LEMONS Id's 90 to Church Sunday This Series Of Messages Is Published Each Week By the Following Clinton Firms In the Interest Of Increasing Church Attendance Prices in This Ad Are Effective Through Saturday, June 18 Johnson Bros. Super Market South Broad St. DEES OIL CO. Greenwood Hwy. and West Main Street GASTLEY’S GIFT SHOP Columbia Hw<y. GULF OIL CORP. J. A. Addison, Distributor COOPER MOTOR CO. E. Carolina Ave. NEWBERRY COUNTY BANK Joanna YARBOROUGH OIL CO. 415 W. Main St IRBY’S MARKET 207 Moototc St JOANNA STORES Joanna, S. C. JOANNA STORES Joanna «■, k_.-i -ts 11 . u V Al / ' ;l 5-1 <>: K' * er TMC CHURCH FOR ALL . . , ALL FOR THE CHURCH TH« Oi.rch n A* fxlar o« rtiA lot tk» Luilding .1 ckar.ctrr aad good oiitraUiip. It >• a •lorahovta af spiritual aalara. Witkout a atroiaf Oiarch. aaithrr drmrxrarjr aoi civiKialioa can aunriva. Tk»t« art faar aoand reaaoai why catry paraoa ahould attcad aervicra refularly aad aupport Ac Church. They arc: (I) Far hia owa aalir. (2) Far kia childrra'a aakr. (3) Far Ar aak* of hia roaamuaity aad Mlioa. (4/ Far Ac aakr •f Ac Church itaclf, which accda kia aaoral aad mar,rial aupport. Plaa A fo to church regularly aad read yaar Bible daily. Dv Book • I 11* 4441 t IU0 I ll-M » M U IM1 U 1-7 - ' ^ Our future presidents and prime ministers — from what spiritual heritage shall they arise? The ultimate giants of science and industry — what faith will they profess? The fathers and mothers of our grandchildren and great-grandchildren — what convictions will be taught in their homes? All this we are deciding today ... in our churches ... in our families. For one generation can bequeath only to the next that which it, itself, possesses. Oar own reBgioas life, our own determination to provide oar children with thorough spiritual training, oar own faithfulness in filling our churches with families — these positive purposes, expressed Sunday after Sunday, will mold TO MORROW’S LEADERS. Coff’ijkt Iff. Kouttf Ado. Imwc. b’afca,. Va. BEACON . DRIVE-IN Whitmire Hwy. McGEE’S DRUG STORE 1M W. Mala St. CITIZENS FED. SAV. & LOAN 220 W. Mala SL COMMUNITY CASH E. Florida St. Clinton Realty & Insurance Co. Mrs. B. Hubert Boyd, AgL 104 W. Pitts St. T. E. JONES & Sons Furniture 200 W. Main St. wm H W. C DOBBINS General Ins. Agency 101 Sooth Broad St CHRONICLE PUB. CO. 109 Gary St