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— THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, June 21, 1M2 ^ First Mobile Home Completed Shown above is the first mobile home completed by the new Barcraft Homes, Inc., located near Laurens on By-Pass 7f> at the former site of Villa Mobile Homes. The 10-foot house trailer came off the assembly Kne last week. Company officials and the mayor of Laurens are shown, left to right: Ernest B. Barnes, vice-president and production manager; Mayor Paul Culbertson; James Holland, vice-president in charge of sales ; and James A. Barnes, president and general manager. Exchange Club To Sponsor Wild West Show, Fri. and Sat. Arrangements have been made by the Clinton Exchange Club to bring the famous Dan Carson Wild West Show and Hippodrome Circus to Clinton for two days, Friday and Saturday, at a site on S. Broad Sreet Extension. According to Col. L. D. Lott, president of the Clinton Ex change Club, all profits from the performances will be diverted to youth activities. Performances are scheduled for both afternoon and evening performances, and will bring some of the top circus and wildwest acts for entertain ment of a wholesome nature. Heading up the Wild West section of the program will be Rex, Ben nie, Wanda and Jimmie Rossie. This quartet has won top honors in such contests as Madison Square Garden, Calgery Stam pede, Homestead and Kissimee, Fla., and mnny others. Also fea tured in this section is Tony White Cloud and a troupe of Indians from the Western Plains in boom erang throwing, amazing arch ery feats and spectacular Indian dances, including the famous Hoop Dance, which was perform ed by the American Indian cen turies before the Hula Hoop fad. The Cristiani bare back riding troupe, which has recently com pleted a tour of South America with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey International Unit, is one of the outstanding features of the Circus side of the outstanding features of the Cir cus side of the program, along with the Renaults in flashing sombersaults from the teeter- boards, Dainty Delilah, feminine exponent of the hightrapeze, Da- viso, Castilian equestrian won der, Oscar and his world famous performing elephants, Mdm. Je anne, the dazzling beauty of the sky swing and many other spec tacular acts. A troupe of hilar ious clowns will add mirth and laughter to the program, which will terminate with a roaring, fascinating Roman Chariot race. The advance sale of tickets is being launched immediately, and tickets will be in the hands of all members of the exchange Club, the sponsoring organization. First Baptist RA Downs Hurricane The First Baptist softball team beat the RA team from Hurri cane Baptist Church, Clinton Rt. 2, by the score of 15 to 6 last Saturday on the Florida Street School field. Robbie Vernon, with a triple and two doubles, and Lucian McKee, with two singles, paced the Clinton team at bat. The Hurricane team played without the services of two of its key players. Clemson Clubs To Offer Awards For High School Boys Frank Howard, athletic direc- to rand head football coach at Clemson College, and Clemson Iptay Clubs over the state have announced a statewide project aimed at stimulating more inter est among high school athletes lastic achievement along With by offering awards based on scho- outstanding athletic ability. While details of the award plan will be worked out this summer, the Iptay board of directors has already adopted the program sug gested by Howard. The general idea, subject to handling of various details, will be for local or county Iptay clubs to offer these awards in their local high schools. Judges will be high school officials, probably coaches and principals, who come in daily contact with the athletes. Howard got the idea after at tending a recent Darlington Coun ty Iptay banquet when such trophies were given. i Court Term (Continued from page 1) year, suspended, and two years probation. George Gary, pointing fire arms; six months to run concur rently with revoked probationary sentence. Charles Nathan Wyatt, assault and battery of high and aggravi ed nature; 8 months, suspended after service of three months, and two years probation. Charlie H .Brooks, leaving scene of accident in which per son was injured; eight months, suspended on service of two years probation. Thomas Rowe, disposing of property under lien; six months, suspended on service of two months or $200, and two years probation. Lloyd E. Johnson, non-support, one year or $1,500, suspended on payment of $10 a week and pro bation until fine is paid. Robert Motte, non-support; one year or $1,500, suspended on payment of $10 a week and pro bation until fine is paid. Tony H. McCall, non-support; one year or $1,500, suspended on payment of $12 a week and pro bation until fine is paid. Willie Johnson, forgery: four months. Abron Choice, non-support; one year or $1,500, suspended on pay ment of $10 per week and proba tion until fine is paid. Adult, Teen-Ager Sewing Classes Sewing classes for adults and teen-agers will start on July 9th in the Home Economics Depart ment of Clinton High Schol. Mrs. Harry A. Bouknight, di rector, has announced that morn ing and afternoon classes will be held. Legionnaires Lose 2 Games Thursday night at Ware Shoals the Clinton Legionnaires were downed by Ware Shoals, 7-4. brings their record to 3-3. Clinton was held to three hits by Davis. Clinton’s only extra base hit came in the 4th inning when Gary Goss doubled to drive in Johnny Alexander. Ricky Corley pitched well against Ware Shoals in his losing effort. King relieved in the 6th 1 with none out. Cox and Jennings led Ware Shoals with two hits each. Clinton 000 000 000—3 3 6 Ware Shoals 020 003 02x—7 8 2 SECOND LOSS Clinton lost their second game in a row Monday night as they were downed by Newberry, 10-6. Clinton put on a late inning surge against Richie Warren, but could not make up the difference. Clinton was led at the plate by Gary Goss, who had three singles in four trips. Phil King had a homerun and a single, and William Graham singled twice. Relief hurler Johnny Alexander absorbed the loss for Clinton. Tommy Grant led Newberry at the plate as he doubled and singl ed. Newberry 000 514 000—10 10 4 Clinton 000 021 012— 6 11 6 LEADING HITTERS Through the Newberry game Monday night, the leading hitter for the Clinton Legionnaires is Phil King, batting .458. King also 'eads in homeruns with four. Others hitting over .300 are: Wil liam Graham, .444; Johnny Alex ander, .333; Gary Goss, .320; and Leonard Price, .310. Price is sec ond in homeruns with two. Son of Clinton Native Dies After Accident Funeral services were held Sat urday morning in Macon, Ga., for Ralph P. Adair, Jr., 37. Mr. Adair died in an Atlanta hospital Thursday as a result of electrical burns he received while working in McDonough, Ga., on Tuesday. He was the son of Ralph P. Adair, a native of Clinton, and Marjorie Bush Adair, and has many relatives here. Other sur vivors include his widow the former Magnolia Garrett Sny der and one daughter, Nancy Lynn Adair; one sister, Mrs. George Bissonette, Macon. He was employed by the Geor gia Power Company in the sub station maintenance department, and was a member of the Lun- more Methodist Church where he was a member of the board of stewards. He was active in church and Boy Scout work. During World War II he served in the Marines. Anderson Releases Mon From Laurens Maxie Lee Garrett, 33, of Lau rens, was released from the An derson County jail Thursday af ternoon on bond of $5,000 follow ing his arrest on a charge of obtaining money by false pre tense. The warrant was signed by Herbert A. Lollis and issued by Magistrate Bruce Davis. Also charged in the case was Loran David Wichser, 38, of Greenville, who is still being held in jail. Anderson county officers said they have a “hold” on Wichser from Laurens County and also from Augusta, Ga. The charge involved the sale of stock, officers said. Sgt. Quinton Reenlists Sgt. Willie B. Quinton, 44, son of Mrs. Sadie Quinton, Clinton, recently re-enlisted in the regu lar army while serving with the U. S. Army General Depot in Nancy, France. Sergeant Quinton, a military police supervisor at the depot’s Headquarters Company, entered the Army in 1943 and arrived overseas on this tour of duty in February, 1961. His wife, Ruth, is with him in JOHNNY WALKER At Boys State Johnny Walker, son of Mr and Mrs. Frank Walker, at tended the week’s session of Boys State in Columbia last week. He was sponsored by the Lydia Cotton Mills. Johnny was not present when the recent group pic ture was made of the local boys attending Boys State. Services Today For A. B. Milam, Farmer Andrew Blum Milam, 84, a prominent farmer of Lisbon Com munity died at an early hour Wednesday morning at the Lau rens County Hospital, following an illness of several weeks. Mr. Milam was a native of Laurens County, where he had spent most of his life. He was the son of the late Llewellyn Wade and Mary Paslasy Milam. He was a mem ber of Lisbon Presbyterian Church, where he had served as a Deacon and Elder for 59 years, 50 of which he was Superinten dent of Sunday School. He is survived by his wife Alma Garrett Milam; one daughter, Marion Milam; five brothers, E. P., C. L. and W. H. of Mount- ville, R. E. of Greenville, and R. S. Milam of Durham, N. C. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 4 p. m. at the Lisbon Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. H. B. Fraser, Dr. W. B. Garrett and Frank Neil. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and the Honorary escort will be composed of the Deacons and Elders of the Church, Dr. M. B. Nickles, Dr. J. F. Dusenberry, A. B. Jacks, C. D. Jacks, Archie Young, Sam Blackmon and J. C. Graham. The body will remain at Funeral Home and the fanufr will be at home in the Lisbon Community. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thorn well Orphanage. DOWNSTAIRS STORE VALUES! VISIT OUR NEW DOMESTIC AND PIECE GOODS DEPT. New Shipments Arriving Daily. Special Outstanding Val- France. L REMODEL YOUR HOME WITH ALUMINUM SIDING REV. J. ROGER MARROW I Pastor Installed J. Roger Marrow has been in stalled and ordained as pastor of the Wayside and Rock Bridge Presbyterian Churches near Lau rens and Clinton. A commission of the South Carolina Presbytery met Sunday evening at the Way- side Church to ordain and install the Rev. Mr. Marrow. Clinton Braves Down Richards School Giants ANY 5-ROOM HOUSE UP TO 1,000 SQ. FT. SAVE $148 $ 399 MADE FROM REYNOLDS ALUMINUM NO MONEY DOWN! THIS OFFER GOOD Aluminum Exteriors Co. P.O. Box 6436, Columbia, S.C. Up to 3 Years to Pay ANYWHERE IN S. C. The aluminum siding sounds If Financed like a sensation. Please have Write for Free HOME OWNERS • - . ONLY representative call at my home at no Obligation. Estimate Name — Today! 5-Day Sale Address City citato Beet time to cal The Clinton Braves Pony Lea gue baseball team edged the John G. Richards Giants, 6-5, Saturday afternoon on the Rich ards athletic field. During the first inning, the Giants came up with a five-run rally. Holding this lead for three innings, Shurman, the Clinton pitcher, gave up five walks and three hits. During the top half of the 4th inning, the Braves mustered three more runs on two doubles by Conway and Golden, and a single* by Shurman., The John G. Richards Giants will meet the Braves Saturday afternoon at Clinton at 2:30. The Giants are from the John G. Richards Industrial School near Columbia. Pace Returns From Hawaii Airman 2C Jack Pace has re turned to the states after a three- year tour of duty with the U. S. Air Force in Hawaii. He is spending a thirty-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pace of Route 1. Later he will report to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. for duty. ues! — Shop Every Day for Better Buys! "STATE PRIDE SUMMER —I BEDSPREAD $ 4.88 TWIN OR FULL BED SIZE Beaqoets of dainty posies scattered over spanking white background. Perky accent ruffle, matching cord piping in choice of today's top decorator colors: rose, Ulac, gold, cool aqua. Machine washable waffle-embossed cotton shuns wrin kles, soil. So fasy—you can skip ironing! FAMOUS MAKER! 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