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r r 7 « THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Little Boys Baseball ... Proper Perspective Now that Little Leafue (or Little Boys aa it is termed in our section) baseball is once again underway in all areas of the country, some features of the game need to be brought to the attention of coaches, parents, and the general public. Clinton, along with hundreds of other towns and cities, has a well-organized pro gram that enjoys wide interest. There is one area of Little Boys play, as pointed out by Donald R. McNeil, a coach, in the June Reader’s Digest, in which there is serious need of reform- This lies not with the eager young players or the hundreds of pub lic-spirited fathers who donate 10 to 15 hours a week as umpires, coaches and managers, but with all too many Little Boys League parents. The oldsters, Mr. McNeil charges, are losing sight of the fact—in their demands for professional expertness — that this is a sport designed for children eight to twelve years old. All too many parents, he says, are applying the pressure to win—through their behavior in the stands in harping on errors and failures after the game—so as to obscure the basic facts of sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play. Mr. McNeil is scathing in his criticism of fathers and mothers who abuse their sons before their teammates, officials and other parents for not playing like pro fessionals. “My blood still boils,” he writes, “as I re call the mother screaming epithets at her eager little boy of ten who unluckily got caught off base for the third out. And the foghorn-voiced father who dictated from the stands, by shouts and hand signals, what pitches his boy should make when in trouble out on the mound. And the fathers who pay money for hits: extra money for extra base hits—ten dollars for a home run in one fam ily I know. At this point, Little League baseball loses its purpose.” And some coaches, too, lose their perspec tive. It is recalled that two teams from towns near here were in a play-off tourna ment in CKnton a couple of years ago, when a newspaper photographer attempted to take some pictures of one of the teams at bat and of play on the bases. One of the coaches, who took himself too seriously, strenuously ob jected, and the photographer had to cease his activity. The coach, meanwhile, kept up a running chatter directed at his young play ers, abusing them for not hitting and making errors in the field. The little boys were so mentally upset and confused that all desire or incentive to play well was dissipated. The photographer went over to the other side of the field and the other coach told him he was welcome to take all the photographs he wished. Coaches, parents and the spectators should realize that young boys cannot play baseball very well at best—they are just learning to play the game. They will strike out, they will miss catches, and muff easy grounders. Others, beside the players themselves, need to learn fundamentals of the game. And not the least on the list is sportsmanship. The McNeil article, “Little Leagues Aren’t Big Leagues” is must reading for all Little League parents — and uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, too. Story Of Small Business New anti-trust business legislation is now proposed in Congress. Its proponents say that it is needed to protect the nation’s smaller businesses, the implication being that as matters stand now they are being gobbled up by big operations. But that belief is refuted by President elect Wagner of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. In terms of employ ment, often used as a yardstick by the Fed eral Trade Commission, the percentage of the work force employed by large firms has dropped since the end of World War II. The story: In 1946 business firms averaged more than 16 employees; by 1966, the last year for which these figures are available, the average had declined to an all time low of less than 14 employees per firm; in 1946, 89.9 per cent of business firms had less than 100 employees; by 1956 this was true of 99.1 per cent of businesses. It certainly .doesn’t look as if big business was destroying the small. The evidence lends support to Mr. Wagner’s view — that the present anti-trust laws are sufficient to pre serve competition, and that what is needed is appropriate enforcement. Edison In The Hall Of Fame The Hall of Fame for Great Americans, which is located on the Bronx campus of New York University, is a unique institu tion. Elections are held every five years, and only United States citizens of the utmost dis tinction who have been deceased for at least 25 years are eligible. Thus far 89 citizens have been elected for enshrinement A bronze bust of one of the greatest of these will be unveiled at a cere mony on June 4. He is Thomas Alva Edison —inventor of the first practical electric light, the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and almost innumerable other innovations, among them 39 devices to improve the battle strength of our Navy. His “Edison Effect” lamps, in 1880, revealed the fundamental principle on which the modem art of elec tronics rests. A member of the committee of 27 eminent educators, scientists and industrialists who nominated Edison for this honor said, ‘There is probably no area of the life we live today that was not in some way shaped by the re markable creativity of Thomas Alva Edison. Like most Americans of my generation, I grew up admiring this man as just about the greatest inventor of all time. Today I am even more amazed when I consider just how much he did accomplish.” Take, for instance, his invention of the in candescent light, coupled as it was with a comprehensive system for generating and distributing power. The end result of this is a great industry which serves virtually every individual and organization and enterprise in the nation—and has contributed immeasur ably to our living and working standards, to the reduction of human labor in the home, on the farm and in industry, and to the de velopment of constructive leisure. Edison was an individualist. He worked in a nation dedicated to the ideal of individual freedom and opportunity. Every American can feel pride as he joins great compatriots in the Hall of Fame. Babson Discusses Purchasing Land In Europe Babson Park, Mass., May 25.—Properly locat ed acreage should be the best hedge against in nation, owing to its limited amount and the growth in population. I spent two months last fall studying land in Europe (I am making no re port now on the Latin and South American coun- tris or Canada.) As there was little interest in tourist travel in Europe during the winter, I have held these notes until now. IRELAND—THE EMERALD ISLE Owing to Great Britain’s desire to break up all unproductive estates of available acreage, I know of no bargains in acreage in England—although raw acreage can be purchased in Scotland and Wales. However, I have traveled a S00 miles by automobile in Ire land. There are few industries in Ireland due to the lack of natural resources. The people are healthy, happy, and willing to work. The youth of Ireland—outside of the few large cities—are happy living on farms which they expect to inherit from their parents. As a result, very little of the good B«f«r w. rriTt- farming land is for sale in Ire land, even at high prices. Land which sells in Kansas for $100 per acre cannot be bought in Ireland for less than $400 per acre. The mountain land in the western portion, which is good only for grazing sheep, can be bought for $10.00 or so per acre, depending upon its accessibility. Lakes and rivers abound in Ire land, which makes it good for pasturing. In fact, the acreage in Ireland may be divided into three groups: (1) Good farm land in the “Golden Mid lands”; (2) pasture land with good green grass, but with not much depth of soil, which sells for about $150 per acre; and (3) rocky mountain land good only for sure-footed sheep and cattle, but preferably in the southern part near the ocean. FRANCE, ITALY, AND OTHER COUNTRIES The above comments as to prices regarding Ireland apply also to France, Switzerland, and Italy. No good acreage is available in Belgium, Holland, or West Germany. Not only is the fer tile land there in production, but the farmers con trol the politics, tariffs, and even prices. Italy, however, is fast becoming an industrial nation with water power and other natural resources. U. S. maunfacturers should watch Italy and Switzerland (and also Japan), although these countries now have much unemployment. Europe has natural resources, including navi gable rivers, iron, coal, chemicals, and water power. It also has a climate which encourages people to work. Wages are fairly low and there is no scarcity of labor in most localities. This explains why American manufacturers are buy ing or building plants in Europe. Labor unions exist, but with the exception of those in France, are not now much of a handicap. WHAT ABOUT SPAIN? My comments regarding the three classes of land in Ireland also apply to Spain. Spain has water power, both developed and undeveloped. It has coal, oil, and chemicals. Wages are low and the cost of living is reasonable. Industries CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1961 iUljp Clinton (Etyrnniclp EstaMtted 19M are springing up in Spain and the climate la fair, for both worker* and tourists. Perfcapt as a for eign hedge against inflation, I would now advise the purchase of well-located land in Spain, espec ially in the suburbs of Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, and Valencia. The big real estate profits in Spain will take place in “Suburbia”—which is now just starting. Of course, no one should invest In any foreign country without spending a month therein and seeing the land personally. Spain has several dif ferent kinds of terrain and climate—dry and wet, mountainous and fertile, cold and warm. Most of what I say about Spain also applies to Portu gal. I advise the southern coastal portion of Spain. The west coastal country is warm in win ter and may be compared to our Florida. South west of Barcelona toward Gibraltar there are sev eral very attractive places. Given th* same alti tude, the tempreature should grow wanner as one travels southwest from Barcelona or Madrid. Malaga is supposed to have the best aU-round cli mate of any city in Spain. Let me describe in some detail the area from Barcelona eastward to the French border where one approaches the French Riviera. One can reach Barcelona by steamship, or plane, or rail road train. From Barcelona to the French bor der is about 75 miles. One can make the trip in 3 hours by automobile or in one hour by electric train. The first town which interested me was San Pedro. This is about 20 miles east of Barce lona and has a good beach with medium-priced hotels. The next was Plana on the Sea, which is rapidly developing like our New York Coney Is land. The next point of interest is Lloret de Mar. These places are old towns with very narrow streets, while the sandy beaches for sunning and bathing are superb. All these places have numer ous hotels at all prices. A fourth place of interest is Tossa by the Sea. This place Is more expensive than tbs others and now appeals to gay young people who want to bathe or lie in the sun all day and dance all night 1 Furthermore, the highway between Lloret and Tossa is very winding, with over 20 dangerous hairpin turns. Those going from Barcelona to Tossa or beyond should take the electric railway and avoid these hairpin curves with great high cliffs on one side and 1000-foot drops on the other. WHAT LAND TO BUY Now for the final and most important reason why I think good money could be mads east of Barcelona by those who are willing to go there and live for a month and look carefully about. Here are three simple rules to follow: (1) Buy well-drained farm land between the highway and the ocean even if it is bisected by the electric rail way. Insist that your land go down to the ocean. (2) Buy land now cultivated so that the rent which some reliable farmer will pay you will take care of the taxes. (3) Be sure your title is good, which means buy it through some reliable local banker or real estate agent. These rules apply to buying land for speculation in all of the above countries. You will soon realize that situations exist for profit which I have not found in the suburbs of any large city in the world. From the time you leave San Pedro you will find small farms lo cated all along the line adjoining good residences. I cannot give you prices per acre because equally good producing soil appears to sell at entirely dif ferent prices. You must check up on a large num ber of such farm plots and then buy the cheapest; but insist on the above three conditions and, of course, get your land in a good neighborhood with good neighbors. This you can do only by living for one month between San Pedro and Lloret by the Sea. Hurricane Newt Of The Week Carol Ann and Lynn Young spent Saturday night with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Summer in Kinards. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Neigh bors, Miss Alice Neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craven, Mrs. J. W. Caldwell, Kay and Vicki. Mrs. Wilie Young, Mr .and Mrs W. D. Bishop, Billy, Steve, Tony and Norma attended the Stod dard-Young wedding at the Ow- ings Presbyterian Church on Sun day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bartley visited Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Tol bert near McCormick on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lawson and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Lawson’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. George King, Sr, in Cross Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craven and David visited Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Simmons and family Sun day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Scogin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Gastley Charleen Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young, celebrated her birthday May 2$. Henry Clark spent the week end in Cheraw with his mother. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young motored to Cheraw to get Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bowden and children, of Greenville, were Sun day visitors of Mrs. Lila Neigh bors. Miss Alice Neighbors, of Greenville, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Lila Neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson visited relatives in Lyman and Duncan on Sunday. Mrs. J. O. Haupfear and Lau rie, Dr. and Mrs. Mac Goings visited Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Law rence and Steve in Greenville Sun day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wallace and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Young and family, Mrs. Nene Workman, Mr. and Mr*. Dillard Young and family enjoyed supper at the home of Mrs. Mace Young Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Simmons spent the week-end in Columbia and attended the Jaycees Conven tion. Mrs. Pearl O’Dell, Mr. and Mrs. Meggs O’Dell, of Travelers Rest, visited Mrs. Nannie Hitt Sunday afternoon. YOUNG ADULT CLASS MEETS The Young Adult Class met for their regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scogin on May 25. Eleven mem bers were present. Activities for fellowship were planned. After the meeting a dessert course was served. IF YOU DON’T READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS Vacation Bible School At Lutheran Church St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold its annual vacation church school at the Hampton Avenue School beginning next Monday, June 5. “Heroes of the Old Testament’’ is the theme of the school, which will center its studies around the lives of Abraham, Moses, David, and Jeremiah. Classes will be held for all age groups—nursery through adults. The entire family is invited to at tend this inspiring and education al program of Christian fellow ship. The classes will be held each evening, Monday through Friday, for two weeks. The school will open at 7:00 and dose at 8:30 p. m. The total program will include devotions, a study period, re freshments, film strips, games, songs, and handwork. Mrs. J. Gordon Peery is vacation church school director. Classes will be taught by the following: Nursery, Mrs. J. V. S til well, Jr.; Kinder garten, Mrs. George N. King, Jr.; Primary, Mrs. Herman L. Shealy, Sr.; Junior, Mrs. S. P. B o.w e r s ; Junior-Senior High, Mrs. J. R. Reynolds; Young Peo ple .Adult, the Rev. J. Gordon Peery. The closing program on June 16 will include a covered dish sup per, at which time a program will be presented by the classes, handwork will be displayed, and recognition will be made of those having good attendance. Marine Recruiter Here 1st, 3rd Wednesdays “A 100% volunteer organiza tion, the U. S. Marine Corps has proven to be the world’s outstand ing force-ln-readiness,'' said Ma rine Recruiter Sergeant Johnson when he arrived here yesterday to interview prospective Marines. “Only the highest type, physi cally qualified young man is ac cepted for enlistment,” continued Sgt. Johnson, “and our training is designed to build men and specialists that can fit into the Marine Corps modern mobile force.” Sgt. Johnson is located at the city hall and will be available every first and third Wednesdays from 0:30 to 4:30 to Interview young men who are interested in becoming a part of the Marine Corps Air Ground Team. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a meeting of the stockholders of C B METALS, INC., at the office of Tench P. Owens, Attorney, 203 West Pitts Street, Clinton, South Carolina, on Monday, June 26, 1261, at 10:00 o’clock A. M., for the purpose of considering a reduction of the capital stock to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and for the pur pose of transacting such other business as may property come before the meeting. Clinton, South Carolina, May 20. 1861 ROBERT B. WASSUNG, President, C B METALS, INC. 4c-J-22 A DISH RAG 1 Most everyone hes a tale to tell cures. One goes like this—eteal s daring, fcny it... uhsn the wg rots, the wart wffl fall off. Absurd, course. But there are reliable treatments for wartt, gunks to modiral irionof. 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Ard Is completing his four years ht Presbyterian College with a host of honors. Thuraday, Jane 1,1961 . -j,.,.- Mr*. F. V. Dambeck Laurens — Mrs. Edna Walker Dambeck, 40, of 108 Davis 8t, died at 8:00 p. m., Thuraday, *o- route to a Charles tin hospital af ter a critical Illness of two days. A native of Laurens Copnty, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford M. Walker of Lau rens. She was employed in the office of Laurens Mills and was a member of Central Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Frank V. Dambeck; a daughter, Sheryl Dambeck of the home; a son, Michael Dambeck of the home; and two brothers, Marion W. and Ray Walker, both of Laurens. Funeral services were conduct ed Saturday at 11:00 a. m. at Central Methodist Church by Rev. Tommy G. Gibbons. Burial was In Forest Lawn cemetery. OFFICE SUPPLIES CHRONICLE PUB. CO. PHONE 833-8641 Make your dream vacation come true! 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