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■U TttK CLINTON CHRONICLE Thara^ay, December 2&, 1W1 Near the upper ridges of the sandhills and not too far from the northeast corner of South Carolina lies the roiling agricul tural county of Chesterfield. The seat of this couni' given its same name, for many years was a community likened to an unsheathed sword. But now. it is revealing gradually the blade of prosperous growth The advent to Chesterfield and area of a fast growing poultry industry during the past few years has turned a spotlight on other potentials In any commun ity. where the soil is fertile, trans portation excellent, water abund ant. electric rates low. trained la bor plentiful. and the people ener getic and progressive, there’s an opening for growth The beauty of the area is en hanced by its hills, brooks, un tampered forests and luxurious homes. Modern farm houses dot the area outside the town of Ches terfield More and more people are di verting their paths across the state to take in that area lying along State Highway t. This Uak between the mountains and sea shore along the northernmost section of South Carolina has gradually grown into a main thoroughfare for travelers You perhaps will soon want to take this route also and if you do, stop along the way to enjoy the panoramic landscapes, the friendly people and the natural attractions The town of Chesterfield is lo cated on the south side of Thomp son Creek, a branch of the Great Pee Dee River It is situated al most in the center of Chesterfield County, a part of the original, but much larger, district named for Phillip Dormer Stanhope fourth Karl of Chesterfield It was settled in the latter half of the 18th centurv by the Welsh. Scotch. English and Irish people from Virginia and Delaware prin cipally Rich in tradition and legend of Colonial, Revolutionary and Con federate days, the village was first organized in 1798 The old court house had been burned by General Sherman on one of his last raids, and at this time a new buildng was begun by John Craig, one of the founders of the town By 1826. there were about 100 inhabitants. 12 houses, and two i stores in the community. It grew slowly at first and when it was incorporated in February of 1872, there was a population of ap proximately 200 fiaMdoiia.ityn dtMfi...Mta(laaond •f nqutoti cut and •xcatat Quaiity can |liam] fonw.tfyou wanttogiva fear such a -a .• ■' 71 CONVENIENT TERMS J. C Thomas, Jeweler “It’s Time That Coonts" CLINTON JOV.V\i% Until 1900, it was connected with Cheraw, which was then head of navigation of the Pee Dee, only by a post road. Just past the turn of the century, how ever. a railroad was built through Chesterfield, thus connecting It with the outer world and opening it to a better means of trade. From this point, growth and progress were more vividly marked, and today it is a thriv ing. modem and prosperous town of about 1.700 Flowers and shrubs of many kinds and varieties grow in Ches terfield These range from the wild Mountain Laurel to the love ly Blue Lupine seen along the roadside in the sandy areas dur ing the spring The county has 3.750 farms with a total population of 36,236 i Cotton and tobacco are the main crops, with a definite trend to ward livestock and poultry farm ing There are more than 200.000 turkeys grown each year in the| county A supply of eggs is ship- lied to the northern and local markets almost daily Many colorful lakes and ponds spot the area There are approxi mately 418 of these which have been seeded for lish These lakes serve as a source of recreation and irrigation l/ocated nearby is the Sandhills Development Project, begun a few years ago by the Federal Government So, when you pack your bag for another trip through the state, don't forget to put in a reminder to visit Chesterfield County. Mrs. Will O. Smith Gray Court—Mrs Allie How ard Smith. 74, wife of Will O Smith, died at the I-aurens Coun ty hospital Monday morning fol lowing three months serious ill ness. She was a native of Laurens County, a daughter of the late B H. and Mary Carlton Howard, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church She had lived in Gray Court all of her life In addition to her husband she is survived by four daughters. Mrs Berry (Kthel) Hill, and Mrs. Carl Hagan, both of Laurens; Mrs. S O Jennings of Greenville, and Mrs James Tuinblin of Rome Ga . one half-brother, D. H. Ifoward of Greenville; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services were conduct ed Tuesday at 2:30 p m. from the Cannon Funeral Home by Rev. Ben Williams and Rev.. F. M Julian. Burial was in Har mony church cemetery. Radiological School Is Correct Name The Civil Defense Radiological Monitoring School is the correct name for the classes recently held In Laurens by the Civil De fense Agency, and not Radio Monitoring School as recently stated in text with photos ap pearing in The Chronicle. IF YOU DON’T BEAD THE CHBONIpLB YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE 833-0541 I A HAPPY HEW YEAR DIVIDERD TO 0UH SAYERSI Soon your mailman will help ub deliver the good news at div idends for our savers ... generous earnings on the savings accounts at our Association. You can share in f yture earnings. Start tka Nme Year right by opening a savings account with us. Citizens Federal SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION M0 WEST MAIN STREET CLINTON. 6. C. TELEPHONE 8U-0040 TREMENDOUS SAVINGS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY- CLEARANCE! Ladies’ Winter COATS $24 *34*44 Values From S.’W.fW to $59.95 Sizes 8 to 18 — .’18-12 OTHERS $15.00 ONE GROUP LADIES BLOUSES S4.00 Were $5.99-$4.99—Broken Assortment! SPECIAL PURCHASE! LADIES SUM JIMS S5.00 Values to $8.99-$«.99—Sizes 8-20! i-F ~ CLEARANCE! LADIES SKIRTS S4.33 Were $5.99-$6.99—Broken Sizes! REDUCED! LADIES’ ROBES Reg. $14.99 Now $12.00 Reg. $12.99 Now $10.00 Reg. $10.99 Now $ 8.00 OUT THEY GO! Boys’ Sport Coats Reg. $16.99 Now $14.(H? Reg. $14.99 Now $12.00 Reg. $12.99 Now $10.00 Reg. 510.99 "... Now $ 8.00 Sizes 8-16! REDUCED! BOYS’ DRESS PANTS *4.00 Were $5.99—Broken Sizes! CLEARANCE! LADIES’ CAR COATS *5.00 Broken Sixes! ONE GROUP LADIES’ BLOUSES *1.00 Broken Assortment! ONE TABLE LADIES’ SKIRTS *2.00 Broken Sizes! REDUCED! CHILD’S KNIT PAJAMAS *1.00 Regular $1.59—Sizes 4-16! SPECIAL PURCHASE! Ladies’ Dress Flab Black and Colors—Sizes 5 to 10! *1.66 ONE GROUP LADIES’ ^ C Fall ’N’ Winter Dresses ZZ Values to $24.99! Jr. Misses. 1-2 Sizes! ■ CLEARANCE LADIES FALL SUITS Broken Assortment 25% OFF Reduced! Bobbie Brooks, Jantzen Ladies’ SPORTSWEAR 25% Sweaters, Skirts, Slim Jims! Values to $15.99-$12.99-$10.99-$8.99 OFF CLEARANCE OF SROES The Values Are Here! FASHIONABLE SHOES At Great Savings! LADIES’ DRESS SHOES Were $14.99 Now $10.88 Were $12.99 Now $ 9.88 Were $ 9.99 Now $ 7.88 Connie, Jacqueline, Natural Bridge, Andiamo! Broken Assiroment ’N’ Sizes 4-11 — AAA to B! REDUCED! Ladies’ Flats ’N’ Casuals $6.99-85.99 Now $4.88 $4.99-83.99 Now $3.77 Briken Sizes 4-10—AA-B! (Basement) Ladies’ Suede Dress Shoes . S3.00 Broken Sizes—Values to $6.99! Men’s Dress Oxfords $4.00 Broken Sizes, Styles—Were $14.99-112.99! FABRIC BARGAINS One Table FALL FABRICS 66c Regular 99c to $1.29 Yard—Shagbark. Novelty Weaves. Arnel Checks! 500 YARDS FALL FABRICS ... 2 yards $1.00 Was 79c Yard—Prints, Solids, Gingham, Polished Cotton, etc.! ONE TABLE PAMPERED COTTONS 77c Diin River Designer Prints! Two Tables FALL WOOLENS ... Jl.97-S2.97 Was $2.99-$3.99 Yard! Fancy Patterns. Solids! (Basement) 1,500 Yards FALL COTTONS .. 4 yards $1.00 Prints, Checks, Florals! ONE TABLE PRINTED CORD ANA 44c Wash N Wear—42-45 Inch Widths! - Reduced! DRAPERY FABRIC 50c Values to $1.29 Yard—Florals! * Clearance! FALL WOOLENS $1.50 Was $2.99—Solids, Plaids, Checks! . . \ - Regular $2.49 Value! REDUCED! Men’s FALL SUITS *25.00 Regular $39.95 Value! Smartest Styles, Fine Fabrics. Broken Color ’N” Size Assortment! CLEARANCE! MEN’S SPORT COATS $15 Regular $19.99 Value—Broken Sizes! ONE TABLE MEN’S FLANNEL SHIRTS 2.66 Assorted Colors—S, M, L, XL! REDUCED! MEN’S DRESS SLACKS $14.99-$12.99 ... Now $10.88 5 9.99-$ 8.99 ... Now S 7.88 Sizm 2H-42! ONE TAIII.E MEN'S SPORT SHIRTS 3.44 Smart Styles—S. M, L. XL! OUT THEY GO! Girl*’ Winter Coab Reg. S19.99 Now $16.00 Reg. $16.99 Now $14.00 Reg. $14.99 ... Now $12.00 Reg. SI2.99 Now $10.00 Wool ’N’ Wool Blends! REDUCED 1 GIRLS’ FALL DRESSES 25% OFF Values to $8.99! CLEARANCE! GIRLS’ BULKY SWEATERS Reg. S5.99-$4.99 . Now $4.44 Reg. $3.99 Now $3.44 REDUCED! BOYS’ CORDUROY PANTS *3.44 Assorted Colors—Sizes 10-20! REDUCED! MEN’S SCEDE JACKETS *10.00 Regular $13.00 Value! ONE TABLE MEN’S DRESS SHOES *6.88 Some Were $15.95! SPECIAL! Extra Large Wool Rugs *33.00 Regular $69.95 Value! Good Designs—Wool ’N’ Wool Blonds! t-f mm