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X 4 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, June 15,1961 To Dedicate Two More ThornweU Homes Friends of ThornweU Orphanage every where are interested in the continued growth of the institution and the expansion from year to year of its capacity to care for chil dren. Every home that is built on the campus will enable it to train and educate from six teen to twenty children who need what ThornweU has to offer. A beautiful and substantial new home for little girls was dedicated just recently. Now, two more homes are to be dedicated next Sunday afternobn. One,of them, to house boj’s, is just across the street from the girls home. The other, for college girls and staff members, is nearby. We hope a large gathering of friends from' Clinton, Laurens County and other sections will be present for the dedication services Sunday afternoon. Still another new home, the gift of Clin ton’s own R. E. Ferguson family, is nearing completion. Like other homes on the cam pus, it will be a handsome and commodious structure and will house a group of boys. And, we hear, plans are in the making for one or two more buildings in the near future. So, as ThornweU progresses, its friends are delighted. And they are impressed by the leadership shown by the institution’s versa tile and dynamic president. Dr. M. A. Mac donald. While ThornweU is owned and controlled by Presbyterian Synods of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Clinton friends of every denomination look upon its ever widen ing influence with a great degree of satis faction. Classroom Shell-Game Demands of the educationists for passage of the Federal aid to education bill are grow ing more shrill as accumulating evidence shows the falseness of their cries of need, and population studies prove that the in crease in enrollments that once gave cojor to their arguments is already declining! By 1970, say the experts, the increase (one mil lion in the present school year) will have dropped 50 per cent. And if state and local ly-financed classrooms are added at the present rate, there will be a surplus by that time. When pleaders for Federal control of the schools declare that we must proride new classrooms at the rate of 60,000 a year through the next decade, they are hoping people haven’t heard about the tapering off of the “baby boom” enrolments of the past, and have forgotten that an average of 66,- 000 classrooms a year have been added dur ing the past administration. According to figures recently released by Tax Foundation, Inc., more than a quarter of the $31 billion spent by the states in 1959 went for education—the equivalent of $147 per family, compared with $35 in 1946. Ralph de Toledano, writing in National Re view on “The Federal Aid-to-Education Fraud,” notes that while the.“education lob by” continues to talk of “worsening” school conditions, public school students per class room have dropped from 30.6 to 27.8 since 1964 and that there were 30 students per teacher in 1900, 29 in 1930 and 27.8 in 1960. But the battle is not over, and voters should take to heart what could lie ahead: “If federal aid-to-education becomes a a fact,” writes de Toledano, “the U. S. Office of Education will become the nation’s big gest and most powerful school board. It has, in anticipation of the great day, quadrupled its staff over the past six years. It has al ready announced its plans to develop a na tional policy in education by standardizing the curricula and the organization of the public schools. For the educationists, the day of the Big Red Schoolhouse is at hand. That the U. S. has the best educational plant in the world is not enough for them. Until it is as fully regimented as the Soviet Union’s, they will still consider it deficient.” Tonasket, Wash., Tribune: “It is not yet too late to save the Republic if citizens heed the clear signs of disaster ahead and re verse their stampede into socialism and the welfare state. This means a return to self dependence and a realization of the truth that ‘God helps those who help themselves.’ “Government aid is a delusion and a snare.” Moonshiners Go Modern . A great Southern industry, moonshining, long a target of law enforcement officers, is making strenuous efforts to keep up with the times. But in spite of that, operators of stills are finding it tough to keep ahead of the law. They are still being caught The latest new wrinkle came to light last week in Orangeburg County, when federal agents caught up with illegal whisky mak ers respite their two-way short wave radio warning system. One moonshiner secreted himself in the bushes of a swamp a considerable distance from the still with the radio and shotgun by his side. The other radio was hung from a tree, the volume turned up, at the still site. But the agents slipped up on the lookout and nabbed him. He did not have time to fire the shotgun as a warning to two other men at the still. Sheriff R. Eugene Johnson and his Laur ens County deputies raided a still last week that was well equipped with modern pro duction methods, using electricity, fuel oil, electric pump and pressure tank. So, in spite of progress in ways of operat ing illegal liquor making outfits, officers continue to break them up. Babson Discusses Farm Prices Babson Park, Mass., June 15—First let me say that farm prices affect everyone, not simply the fanner. They affect every consumer who reads this column. We all have to eat; and indi rectly we pay what the farmer gets for his crops. PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S REPORT TO THE NATION As 1 have time to reflect upon President Ken nedy's recent radio-TV report on his meeting with Mr. Kruschev, it boils down to this—Mr. Krus- chev does not want war and is willing to coope rate on negotiations for disarmament, but he feels that Communism will gradually sweep over the world and will win without war Of course, President Ken nedy in a manful manner said, “We will not allow this.” There it ended in a peaceful tie. After he talked with Macmillan in London, they concluded that the only way to stop this Com munist “glacier” would be by providing the backward nations with something better than Krus- »>««* W. chev could offer. Furthermore, to be effective, we must not only do it as free nations, bat de it first, with the United States carrying the burden of the load. WHAT THE BACKWARD NATIONS NEED President Kennedy refers to the need for edu cation, new industries, more healthful living con ditions. and food ; but this is looking ahead ten or more years. The people in these poor countries which Communism plans to take over, one by one, cannot wait for food. Therefore, the fight between Communism and freedom will depend largely up on which side will first supply these poor people with food and the ability to immediately raise more crops. In short, it seems that this cold war will be fought by farm products rather than by missiles, submarines, or men. It further seems that Con gress will heartily back this new program. Most Congressmen are glad to help the fanners, and all Congressmen know that American mothers would rather be taxed more than send their sons to fight in guerrilla warfare. FARM PRICES AND PROSPERITY A study of economic history shows that gen eral prosperity (including stock prices) is basi cally determined by the condition of the farmers. The farmers’ prosperity is usually determined by the price which they receive for their crops—pro vided the weather is normal. This means that a greater demand for farm products should mean higher prices and greater prosperity for all. Farm properity benefits the railroads, the har vester companies, and a host of other industries. FARM PROBLEM TAKES A NEW TURN Up to the present time, the discussions in Con gress as to how best to aid the farmer have been very controversial. The Congressmen from the Central West have fought for greater appropria tions for the farmer; while the Congressmen from the East, the section which pays most of the tax es, have fought for some more realistic plan than Prseident Kennedy has heretofore proposed. Now, if the President carries out his program to help these poor nations, the farm problem will become a national affair and be classified under Defense. Therefore, let me summarize; (1) President Kennedy has been told by Kruschev that Commun ism will win by helping the poor nations and by using guerrallia warfare when necessary. (2) The immediate help which the poor nations need is food and the ability to grow crops on their own soil. (3) This means that the side which is to be the most successful will be the one which acts first. Mr. Kruschev as a dictator can act quick ly, while President Kennedy will be handicapped by committees, politics, and Congressmen. This thought is not so optimistic. (4) When President Kennedy left on his trip, he was being advised to “freeze prices and wage*”; but since his return, he asks only to be dictator to the extent of car rying out the above proposals as a part of the Defense Program. CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 15, INI 0% (Clinton (Chrnnirlr EstaMtoed MM Jaty 4, MM — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS - Jooe M. HU PI)BUSHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscriptioa Rate (Payable ia Advance) _ — Ooe Year OM. Six Msoths |2.00 Out-of-County One Year $4.00 Second Class Postags Paid at Clio ton. S. C. lbs Chrooids seek* tbs coopsratioa si Ra subawMws and rsadsrs - tbs pu«Mw wM at Ml toss appreciate wise saggestisM and Maty advice. The Chronicle wffl pubUrt letters of gnenl later net wfaea they are net of a defamatory nature. Aaonymous communication* will not be noticed. This paper Is not raaponsMte for tbs views or opWeas of its eorrespandeaU. DR. HENRY B. BURTON A graduate of the Medical College of South Carolina, Charleston, this year, Dr. Hen ry Blakely Burton will begin in ternship on inly 1 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. and Mrs. Barton and lit tle daughter, Ann, are spending a month here with his mother, Mrs. G. A. Burton, before go ing to Memphis. Dr. Burton’s wife is the for mer Martha Ann Nealy of Pick ens. Following graduation from Ciemson in February 1953 with a degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering, he spent two years in the Army Corps of Engi neers and is a captain in the Army Reserves. He worked as an engineer with the J. E. Sir- rine Company in Greenville be fore entering medical school. Templeton Reelected To Board Of Directors Little Boys Baseball D. S. Templeton, of Clinton, was recently reelected as a mem ber of tho board of directors of Little Boys Baseball for South Carolina. He is entering his fourth year of service on the board. Templeton directs activities of the City Recreation Commission, which includes the widespread programs of several boys base ball leagues. Hurricane News Of The Week Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craven and David spent the week-end at Myrtle Beach. Misaes Sallie and Mary Fran ces Nabors visited Mrs. Mace Young on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Young and daughters visited Mrs. Young's parents, Mr. and Mr*. Ben Summer near Kinards Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Green, of Zublon, Ga., spent a few days with Mrs. Green’s brother, W. P. Gastley and Mrs. Gastley. On Wednesday evening other rela tives were supper guests. They Included Mr. and Mrs. Preston Moseley, Linda, Terry, James and Joe Moseley, John Green, C. W. Nichols of GreenviUe, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craven and David. Mrs. Houston Ellis, Mrs. Den nis Fallaw, Mrs. Harold Cope land and Tim visited Mrs. Dew ey Brazill and new daughter in Greenville Saturday evening. Andy Ellis and Teresa Gall- man spent Sunday afternoon with Wayne, Terry and Jimmy Cope land. Mrs. Harold Simmons • and Steve spent several days last week with her parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Simpson. On Friday Mr. Simmons joined them here for the week-end. Mrs. Harold Lewis and chil dren, of Rock Hill, visited Mrs. Bobby Neighbors Wednesday. Mrs. Shuford Lewis and Ricky Bedenbaugh, of Joanna, visited Mrs. Neighbors on Wednesday also. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young, Mr. and Mrs. Odus Young and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Young at tended the bingo party in Green wood Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young, of Newberry, visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Young Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Caldwell and daughters spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nantz in Morganton, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wallace and children, of Laurens, visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Mace Young Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Young and children spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Wilson in Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. Willie Young is spending some time with the Charlie Nantz family in Morganton, N. C. BAPTISMAL SERVICE Hurricane Baptist Church will observe a Baptismal service on Saturday, June 17, at S p. m. COMMENCEMENT EXER CISES The Daily Vacation Bible School of Hurricane Baptist Church will hold its commence ment on Sunday, June 18, at 9:30 a. m. BROTHERHOOD MEETS The Hurricane Baptist Broth erhood met last Thursday eve ning at the church with eight members' preient. Charles Young presented the program on ‘Chris tian witnessing, assisted by Rev. Clinton-Lydia Girls Attending Camp The Clinton-Lydia Camp Fire and Blue Bird girls will spend the next two weeks at Camp Buckhorn on Paris Mountain. The Clinton group will leave Monday morning, June 12; and the Lydia group will leave Mon day morning, June 19. The camp directors are Mrs. Eva Land of Clinton Mill, and Miss Nellie Os borne of Lydia. Their schedule will include swimming twice dally, under the direction of certified life guards, Ken Trammell and Wade Smith. Folk dancing will be taught by Miss Beth Trammell, who will be assisted by Brenda Fallaw. Miss Trammell studied folk dancing at Winthrop College the past year. The music and singing will be under the direction of Miss Mary Cunningham, assisted by Judy Laney. Miss Cunningham is ma joring in music at Furman Uni versity. Crafts will be taught by Mrs. D. O. Freeman, assisted by Mrs. Noleeka Foster and Mrs. Joe Terry. Class discussions will be given under the following top ics: “A Miss and Her Money”; "Growing Up and Liking It”; and “History of the American Flag.” These discussions and the ceremonials will be under the direction of Franceen Smith and Harriet Wilson. Mrs. Claude Bar den of the South Carolina Com mission of Forestry, will be with us one day for nature studies. Transportation will be suppUed by Glenn Downs and Truman Owens. MISS FLORENCE WINN Miss Florence Winn was graduated with an A. B. degree from Agnes Scott College, De catur, Ga., on Monday, June 5. She majored in French. Active in campus affairs, she was a member of the tennis team, the C. A. Council, organization edi tor of the annual, and editor of the College directory. She is the daughter o> Mr. and Mrs. Carlton F. Winn of this city. Kirby Infant Waterloo—Patricia Ann Kirby, day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ray Kirby, of Rt. 1, Waterloo, died at 1 p. m. Satur day in a Laurens hospital. Surviving besides the parents are four brothers, Robert R. Kir by, Jr., Kenneth Kirby, Tommy Hopkins and Jimmy Hopkins, all of the home. Graveside rites were held Sun day morning at Forest Lawn Cemetery. COM THE ENTIRE HOUSE AT A HUGE SAVING! J. C Thomas, Jeweler “It’s Tine That Counts” CLINTON JOANNA Dixon On Committee To Investigate Work To Be Done On Capitol Laurens County Senator King Dixon is a member of a com mittee to investigate the feasi- b'Lty of completing the State House (Capitol Building )in Co lumbia. The committee is one of 30-odd interim committees from the General Assembly to work be tween sessions. While the nature of the work planned to be done on the building was not stated, is is generally ’mown that the Capitol was never completed according to plans and specifications. Among features mentioned for revision in recent years is the new dome. The committee is expected to make a report at the session of the General Assembly convening lext January. Ferguson Named R. Edward Ferguson, Clinton business man, has been named a member of the executive commit tee of the National Alumni Coun cil of Duke University. Mr. Ferguson is a partner and general manager of the Industrial Supply Co., Clinton textile supply Arm. GEORGE R. BLALOCK, JR. George Robert, Blalock, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. George R. Blalock, was graduated from Davidson College the past week. A pre-med student, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, Scabbard and Blade and was a distinguished mili tary student. He was commis sioned a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve. For the past year he has served as adju tant. 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