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Vol. 63 —No, 37 i S. C. t Thursdoy, September 27,19(2 County Democratic Rally Set for Oct. 15 CALVIN COOPER m RALPH TEDAR1 Industrial Division EDWARD CAMPBELL lastitatftDaal Division Con—iM Chest Drive TsBegin The Community Chest of Great er Clinton will hold its general kickoff meeting on Tuesday, Oc tober 2, as the annual event swings into high gear. The coffee at the Mary Mus- grove Hotel at 10:00 a. m. will be attended by solicitors and other workers in the Clinton campaign which runs through October 16. James Von Hollen, campaign chairman, will preside at the in structional meeting. Materials will be distributed to workers at that time and divisional chair men will consul with their work ers. A record $20,791.00 budget has been adopted as the goal for the current drive. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES The Clinton Community Chest directs its funds to assist 21 ser vices In ten major agencies. The funds raised this year will be used as follows: Blue Ridge Council of Scouts —43,060; Cancer Society-43,290; Clinton Council of Camp Fire Girls—$4,061.29; Cerebral Palsy -4100; Crippled Children and Ad ult Society of South Carolina— $1,290; American Red Cross— $3,066.66; Salvation Army—$75; Local Emergency Relief and Ad ministration — $3,600; United Health and Medical Research— $200; and the Carolina United Community Services—$1,796. Thoee services included for as sistance under the Carolina Unit ed Community Services are: Fairview Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, USO, South Carolina As sociation for Mental Health, Fior ence Crittenden Home, Americax Hearing Society, American Social Health Association, and National Recreation Association. -Others include: National Trav elers Aid Association, National Council on Crime and Delin quency, and the National Social Welfare Assembly. DIVISION CHAIRMEN Named this week as co-chair men of the Industrial Division were Calvin Cooper and Ralph Tedards. , Serving with them in that di vision will be: Mrs. Charles Yar borough, Mrs. B. W. Dominick, Mrs. Len Ledford, Mrs. Tom Cooper, Gary Lehn and Sam Chapman. Ed Perry has been named to head the Commercial Division of the drive. Workers in that section will be J. W. Abrams, Cart Gore, Bob •Cox, Charles Buice, Kenneth Mc Crary, Roecoe Bryan, Milford Smith, Earl Pitts, B. W. Domi nick, and Bill Meyers. Also John Borrini, Pitts, L. S. Reddeck, Brooks Ow ens, W. D. Adair, Mrs. Perry Moore, M. E. Milam, W. L. Hub bard, and Joe Holland. INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION Edward Campbell is chairman of the Institutional Division Asisting him will be Dr. T. Lay* ton Fcaser, R. E. Martin, John Dowdle, and Phil Rogers. The advance special gifts divis ion will make its first report to morrow at 10:00 a. m. at the Mary Musgrove. That section of the drive, under the direction of Col. L. D. Lott, began work on Monday. The second report meeting of advance special gifts will be at the coffee on Tuesday, October 2. Mrs. H. F. Blalock, assisted by over 100 solicitors, will manage the residential unit of the Com munity Chest. WINDOW DISPLAYS Looking toward the campaign, the Blue Bird girls have decorat ed a window on North Broad Street under the supervision of Mrs. Robert W. Anderson Bill Brackett, local Boy Scout execu tive, directed the Boy Scouts in the preparation of a window on the square. President of the Community Chest of Greater Clinton is Thom as M. Youngblood. Calvin A. Cooper serves as first vice-presi dent; R. S. Truluck is second vice-president. Ben Hay Hammet is publicity chairman, and Claude Crocker is budget chair man. EDWARD PERRY Commercial Division M-*- The Laurens County Democratic Party will sponsor rtrally on Mondajr night, October 15, ac cording to an announcement by R. L. Plaxico, County Democratic chairman. The rally will be held in the Laurens High football stadium, beginning at 7:30. In case of bad weather, the crowd will move into the school auditorium. Featured speaker will be U. S. Senator Olin D. Johnston, winner in a primary earlier this year and candidate in the November general election. All state and county Democratic nominees will be invited to participate in the program, Plaxico stated. E. P. (Ted) Riley, of Greenville, chairman of the state party organization, will be present, as will Joseph N. Sapp, state Democratic campaign chairman, of Columbia. Democrats of adjoining counties will be invited to join Laurens County in the rally, Plaxico said. Dedication Held Sunday i — I, emorial Hospital Patients Monday Bolick Elected Head Community Chorus Duncan Creek Revival And Homecoming A revival beginning Wednes day, October 10, will be held at Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church. Services will begin night ly at 7:30 and will continue through Saturday. Rev. Carl Kessell of Chattanoo ga. Tenn., formerly of Joanna, will be the guest minister. W. H. MarcengiU of Presbyterian Col lege. Is student supply pastor. The series of services will con clude with a homecoming event and morning worship at 11 a. m., Sunday, the 14th. Court Term Is Continuing Laurens County Court of Gen eral Sessions convened Monday, with Judge W. L. Rhodes, Jr., of Hampton presiding. William T. Jones is solicitor. In Monday’s session, the court heard 27 guilty pleas. Also en that day was the trial of Benny Max Anderson. He was found guilty of murder, with a recommendation of mercy, re ceiving a life sentence. The grand Jury also returned two no Mils. On Tuesday, the trial in the case of Maxie C. Garrett and Lo ren D. Wlscher, indicted for fraud, was slated to begin. Marshall Abercrombie, one of the attorneys for tbs defense, ask ed for continuance on the grounds that another defense atorney, Tom Wofford, of GreeviUe, suf fered a broken leg and could not be present for the trial. The attorney general’s office did not oppose the motion for term of court. In other action on Tuesday, Judge Rhodes heard guilty pleas from five people indicted on con spiracy to obtain narcotic drugs. They were: Guinita Simmons, two years on each of three charg es, to run concumntly with any other sentence; Z. W. Rushton, two years, suspended, six months service, deferred for 30 days for medical care; John H. Balkw, one year, suspended, three years’ probation; D. C. Melton, two years, suspended, five years’ pro bation; and H. R. Culbertson, one year, suspended, (me year proba tion. MONDAY’S SESSION Guilty pleas heard were: John Coleman Rice, manufac turer of illegal whiskey; one year or $1,500, suspended upon ser vice of four months and $400 fine, probation for three years. William O. Godfrey, burning auto to defraud; two years, sus pended. three years’ probation, -tion for the on tfbndltlon from date $30613 be paid to the person sustaining loss. James D. Werts, drunken driv ing, third offense; three years or payment of $2,000, suspended up on service of five months or pay ment of $300 and probation of one year. Lin burg Johnson, violation of probation; sixty days, partial re vocation John William Bagwell, drunk en driving. Second offense; year or fine of $!JN)0, suspended on service of four months or pay ment of $250 and one year pro bation. Whit Campbell, non-support; one year and $1,500 or probation for five years and payment of $15 pw week for support of minor children. John W. Wrenn, violation of liquor law; six months of pay ment of $600, suspended upon service of three months and $300; one year probation Billy Douglas Jackson, burning to defraud insured; two years, suspended, probation three years, condition that within six months he shall pay $428 to the mort gagee. Mason Bendy, violation liquor law; six months or $600, suspend ed upon service of three months and $300, one year probation. Larry Carter, housebreaking, larceny and receiving stolen goods; Industrial School in Co lumbia until he reaches the age of 21 or until released by proper authority. Ernest Hope, housebreaking, larceny and receiving stolen goods; one year; suspended, six months service, five years’ pro bation. MacArthur Cheeks, housebreak ing, larceny, and receiving stolen goods, three counts; three years Jess J. Calvert, assault and battery with intent to kill and carrying a concealed Blue Hose Travel To Charleston For Clash With Citadel Taking on another Southern Conference foe while still search ing for their first win of the year, the Presbyterian College Blue Hose will Invade Charleston to battle the Citadel this Saturday night at f:00 p. m. Victory Just barely slipped from Coach Clyde Ehrhardt's fingers last wart-sad when the Hosemen dropped a close 14-18 decision to Lenoir Rhyne Power ratings and prognostica tors, taking their shots on the up coming games, have instilled the Citadel as heavy favorites to win by 16 to 34 points. The Bulldogs, losers to Florida Stats by a 0 to 46 count In their opener, bounced back to trounce Davidson, 164 lost week-end. Presbyterian defenses have been priming all wart In prepara he unbalance#-? attack expected this Saturday tfbm Citadel’s three-unit offense lad by Halfbacks Leroy Brinson and Dwight Street and Quarterback Wade St. John. The Blue Hoee emerged from the bruising game against Lenoir Rhyne with numerous battered players but no serious injuries. It was a tough tots for the team which led 14 to 6 at one point by virtue of touchdowns by Quar terback Bill Tyson and Fullback Randy MaCranie. But the power ful Bear attack, paced by Quar terback Odell While and Fullback Richard Kemp, pushed across scores in the third and fourth quarters and pulled off a two- point conversion that provided the margin of triumph. McCronie, who rolled up yards rushing lost weak, and Halfback Ronnie Hampton, who added 24 more, wtfl team with Tyson in providing the. oCfentiw spark against the Citadel. Lead ing the PC defense will be Guard Alvin Coley and End Ross. MountviHe Grange In Memorial Service The Mountville Subordinate Grange No. 632 recently held the monthly meeting. J. M. Wham presided. A citation was presented to the Grange by the secretary, award ed by the National Grange for participation In the Community Service contest. Mrs. A. J. Finley and B. W. Crouch, Jr., conducted a me morial service for Mrs. S. B. Goodman. Flowers of pink and white car nations with pink roses were given in memory of Mrs. Good man by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Pinson. and Mrs. J. T. Hol lingsworth. Harry Bolick, HI, was elected to serve as president of the Clin ton Community Chorus at an or ganisations! meeting held st the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Selected to serve with him were: Mrs. J. D. McKee, vice- president; Mrs. L. L. Saveikoul, secretary; and W. P. Jacobs, III, treasurer. Mrs. James Von Hollen will serve as accompanist. Robert B. Wassung is conduc tor of the chorus The group chose Thursday eve nings at 8:00 p. m. as their reg ular rehearsal time. They are currently meeting at the Presby terian Church. Services Tuesday For J. Hubert Owens Civitan Club Will Sponsor Benefit Supper A barbecue will be held Friday prior to the North Augusta-Clin ton High football game. Sponsored by the Clinton Ctvi- tan Club, serving will begin at 6:00 p. m. outside the football field. Proceeds from the barbecue will go to the new press box od Wilder Field. The Clinton High School Stu dent Council, the Block C club, class officers, homeroom offi cers, and cheerleaders are cur rently selling advance tickets MISS BAILEY CUTS THE RIBBON Behind her from left are Marshall I. Pickens, speak er; John Simmons and W. Carlisle Neely, members of the Board of Directors; snd the Rev. Gortk n Peary, who made the prayer and gave the benediction.—Photo by Dan Yarborough. .... 4 Funeral services for J. Hubert Owens, 60, who died Sunday, were conducted Tuesday at 3:00 p. m. at Gray Funeral Home by Rev.' X. 8. Harvey- Burial wot in Reeemoot cemetery. A lifelong resident of Clinton, be was a eon of the late Thomas R. Owens and Mrs. Mattie Devid- Owens, and was a member of Street Methodist Church, had been employed by the Fire Department for a number of years. Surviving are a eon, George Richard Owens, of Clinton; two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Vaughan of Gaffney, and Miss Mary Uxxie Owens of Clinton; two brothers, Thomas P. Owens and Roy Ow ens of Clinton. Pallbearers were George Rob- e r t Owens, Owens Vaughan, Tommy Owens. Allen Simmons, BUI Milam. William Brooks Ow- sns. E. L. Benjamin and Ray mond Clary IN HOSPITAL Friends of Mrs. Charles Buice will regret to know she Is U1 and entered Self Memorial Hospital Tuesday for tests and treatment. She is a pMl—In room 406. The Clinton Hospital District's Bailey Memorial Hospital wUI open Monday for the reception of patients, according to a sche dule announced several weeks ego. The opening will follow dedica tion ceremonies which were held last Sunday afternoon when sev eral thousands residents of Clin ton. Laurens County end else where visited the gleaming new and completely equipped institu tion. Fred N. Crawford, Jr n admin istrator, stated that everything wUI be in readiness for the care Of patients when the doors open Monday. All pereoanei wUI be < their poets and full services win be available from the first day. Honorary escort were the may- r T»d city counc city councilman of CUn- tou, members of the Clinton Fire nam, and Louis Thornley, Dr. Deportment, Clinton City Potice- SuUivon, Dr. D. O. Rheme, Jones and Loo Riser Joanna First Baptist Sets Homecoming Homecoming has hasn for Sunday, October 7 Sunday school for ovary age group will begin at 6:46 a. m. Morning worship win begin at 11 o’clock. Music will be under the dirse- tion of Miss Mary Elizabeth Few ler, and the four choirs will par ticipate. Luhei wffi be served at the Jo anna Club House at 12:48 p. m. Rev. James B. Mitchell, pas sed Village Tuesday In the tor, invitation the . W t " -*«*■•* ; * «*■ * 1* * • - -wjf-h-v’ f A J aTaI. . . VE J IU. Jktfc*-\w A* Sr three years’ probation. Bill Calvert, assault and bat tery of a high and aggravated nature; three years’ probation. R. H. Hill, violation of liquor law and carrying a concealed weapon; six months or payment of $600 on Uqnor charge, suspend ed on service of three ■ and $300, one year pruhotlotti six months or $80lt,4|^r«Af:on charge, suspended on Service of three of on Hie year the ' “ ~ fl er To Speak ofCoNoge The Rev. Hugh L. Ekhelberger, Jr., pastor of the Rode Presbyte rian Church of Greenwood, wUI be the principal speaker at Pm- byterion College chapel exercis es next Wednesday morning, Oc tober $. The public is to join the student ing this Clinton a graduate It is KlBHk Concert Assn. Campaign Signs Members This Week Workers in the membership tickets. drive for the Clinton Community Concert Association win be mak ing final calls this week, aiming at the climax of the campaign which wUI end at noon Saturday. —Kick-off for the current drive wes Monday evening at a dinner held at the Mary Musgrove Hotel. The local Concert Association will feature a season of threo— and possibly four—outstanding concert attractions. Announced this week was the signing of William Clausstn, folk singer and guitarist as s third feature of the season. “Mr. Claussen should present a delightful evening of music. His apperance will compliment the other two events already scheduled,’’ Dr. R. H. Dawson, president of the local association, said this week. The Atlanta Symphony, which appeared in Clinton with out standing success last season, will return. The Columbus Boy Choir of Princeton, N. J., one ^pf the nation’s outstanding choral of youthful will also appear l Belk mis pi part of the ties fc+edi is the v a wars was decided James Von Hollen, cam- paten chairman, said this week tkigl Clinton members may attend cofeerts in Anderson, Greenwood, amt Auguc a by using their local Presiding at the Monday eve ning kick-off was president R. H. Dawson. Speaking woe E. A. Par nell, former president, end now a resident of Sumter, who return ed to work With the local group during this week's drive. Also appearing before the group was Robert Zarem, New York ropre- sentative of Community Con certs. Officers of the asoclotion in clude: Alexander Hamilton, first vice-president. James Von Hol las, second vice-president; Mrs. Welker, third vlce-presi- Mrs. Lewis Hay, seersitary; Mrs. Larry Saveikoul, tary; Mies Rebecca Col. A. J. Thackston, chairman; and Mrs. James Neal, dinner chairman Hays Hospital and Blalock Clinic, which have served the ity for ■ number of yoars, i close. Joanna Hospital dosed i trai months ago. The dedication exerciaee 8 day were featured by a short dress by Marshall I. secretory of the Duke Fc tion. of Charlotte, N. C., congratulated the community on having such a facility at Its dts- moI and praised the work of thoee res poo si bis for building the hospital. Presiding over the serviqe was W. Carlisle Neely, chairman of the Board of Directors, whs wel comed the eseemhl: duced a number of have served in getting plant constructed and randy operation. special ee on and near the A ribbon-cutting the dedication in wMeli the late P. S. Bailey the hospital is named the ribbon and officially the doors of ths net An estimated two to persons toured the bed $1400.006 facility PC-Citadel Game Tickets On Salt Ttckrts for for • p. m In Charleston, are ayattahie local fane. The tickets will be sold only at the College Athletic Office from 6:16-12:30 on Thnrsday and Friday mornings, geptamher IT and 26 m Watershed Bill Approved The Duncan Creek Watenhed bill has Senate and has bean approvod by the AgrkuHund Committee of the House, Representative Robert T. Ashmore told The Chronicle late Wednesday, With the committee approval, passage is certain in the current session of Congress, Ashmore said. The Duncan Creek Watershed encotnpaai 52,858 acres, mostly in Laurens County. This. .conservation program will cost approximately 120.00. ff * continue to serve until June rs. James Otland, president, an invitation to interested in the area to Join the serving with Mrs. Ge ar*: Mrs. Richard W. Ul- Rla- of projects; Mrs. H. F. lock,.secretary; Mrs. Ed Fergu- membership chairman; Mrs. Rice and Mrs. James Mac- public relations co-chair- Those in charge of the various giass-i mm Mr,. Mr* -- t !■ ■ i. i pliBip&sL, r.v larceny; aaryiceef atei Alumni of ] CHn- > ' With ron « page 4) was * 1 * "K fc* ■WS-:, IHkE - ••• VAJ.