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Clemson President Speaksfllj President Robert C. Edwards of Clemson here ad dresses the annual Laurens County Civic Club meet ing and barbecue l\st Tltmsday night at the county fair grounds. Dr. Edwards told of the high percentage of drop-outs of students in high schools of the state and the poor preparation and consequent failures of college students. The affair was attended by civic and service club members from all sections of the county. —Photo by “The Studio,” Laurens. Johnston At Deimf Rally; In Favor of Federal Aid Sen. Olin D. Johnston formally opened his campaign for election to a fourth term before a cheer ing partisan crowd of 400-500 peo ple at the Laurens High School stadium Monday night. Johnston asserted he was for struggling humanity, federal aid and a workable farm program. He said he was not worried about the coming election. “I am not worried about how the race will come out, not a bit, but I don’t want them to get any votes at all,” he said of his Republi can opposition. He attacked a two-party system in South Carolina, saying it would put the poor man out of the race. “I believe that our government should be represented by ml class es of people,” he said, adding that a two-party system would greatly campaign costs, thus the chances of some He also warned that a two- party system would enable the “organised minority” to take over the government. And when this happens, he said, “you can remember that Olin Johnston told you so.” Johnston praised the record of the Democratic Party in such things as federal aid to hospitals and to schools, stressing Clenv- son’s |S million a year. He called on his opponent, W. D. Workman, Jr., to “quit trying to hide the Republican elephant he is supposed to be riding” and “give South Carolina just one good reason why he should be elected to the Senate.” “Workman,” the veteran sena tor said, “is trying to hide the fact that he’s running as n hand- picked Republican.’’ A host of high-ranking Demo crats were present for the county wide rally. Gov.-Nominate Don ald & Russell, E. P. (Ted) Riley, State Democratic Party chair man, Congressman Robert W Hemphill, Laurens Mayor W. Paul Culbertson, former U. S. Senator Thomas A. Wofford, and R. L. Plaxico, county Demo cratic chairman. All predicted one-sided victo- rlas for Johnston in the coming election. Wofford, who introduced John ston. said that Johnston, by iority and ability, had attained great influence in the Senate. Congressman Hemphill describ ed Sen. Johnston as “a man of tremendous influence” in Wash ington and said it would be “cat astrophic if a Republican were successful in upsetting Sen. John ston’s high seniority in Washing ton.” Chairman Riley said he had talked with every county Demo cratic chairman in the state in the past week and they are all convinced Sen. Johnston faces “certain victory.” Gov .-nominate Russell spoke briefly, urging Democrats to “get (Hit and vote.” The election will be won. he said, “by the ballots in the box on Nov. 6.” Rep. Robert T. Ashmore of Greenville telegraphed his regrets that he was unable to leave Wash ington in time to attend the rally. Most of Laurens County’s pub lic officials sat on the speaker’s platform and were Introduced by Mr. Plaxico. Also on the platform were Comptroller General K. C. knodes, unopposed tor reeiecnon, Miss Elisabeth Johnston ator’s daughter; and Johnston, the senator’s brother and campaign manager. Mayor Culbertson of Laurens, mad ethe welcome address and Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, pas tor of Atonement Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. Some aw members of Laurens County civic clubs mat at their •t the Laurens County fair grounds Thursday evening to hear Dr. Robert C. Edwards, president of Clemson College. Introduced by Laurens Mayor W. Paul Culbertson, Dr. Edwards “wasted youth high number of drop-outs from high school and the number of students who go to college unpre pared. The college president said that students who drop out of school and who are not properly pre pared for college represent wast ed resources not only for them, selves but for the state and nation as well. Dr. Edwards declared that in order to maintain the prestige of the teachers the state must pay them salaries that are competi tive with the pay offered by Indus try “We get what we pay for—• no more, no less.” the educator said. Sam Powers, president of the Laurens ounty Fair Association, told the group of plans for the fair which will open October 22. Funeral Services Held On Wednesday For Mrs. Porter, 91 Mrs. Effie Walker Porter. 91, of 200 Young Dr., widow of Wil liam S. Porter, died early Mon day morning at a Columbia rest home after a year of declining health and six weeks of illness. She was a native of Darien, Ga., hut had lived in Clinton for the past 32 years. She was the daughter of the late Reuben and Lydia Quaterman Walker. She was a member of Thorn well Presbyterian Church. Surviving are four sons, Rich ard G. Porter of Oklahoma City, Okla , Rev. William S. Porter of Clearwater, Fla., G. Rodman Porter of Hawkins villa, Ga., and Roswell K. Porter of Winston- Salem, tf. C.; four daughters, Mrs. Mary P. Morrison of Sig nal Mountain, Tenn., Mrs. Leila P. Ford of Georgetown, Miss Julia A. Porter and Miss Helen E. Porter, both of Qinton; a brother, Richard W. Walker of Waycross, Ga ; three sisters, Mias JuUa A. Walker of BahsrsvUls, M. C., Miss. Edith 1. Walker « Christine W. Moore, both ef vannoh, Ga.; nine graMNtfM and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral eervicee were conduct ed Wednesday at 11 a. m. at Thomwell Presbyterian Church by Dr. M. A. MacDonald. Burial was in Roeemont tery. State Democrats in Laurens for Rally; Johnston Greets * orners Here are some of the leading South Carolina Democrat* aa they and candidate for re-election; R. L. Plaxico of Clinton, County Demo- ling appeared at the Democratic rally held Monday night in Laurens. Left to right they are former U. S. Senator and Greenville attorney Thomas A. Wofford who introduced Senator Olin D. Johnston; Gov ernor Nominee Donald S. Russell, who spoke briefly; Congressman James C. Hemphill of Chester; Senator Johnston, principal speaker inty E cratic Chairman; and E. P. (Ted) Riley, of Greenville, chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party organiaztion. In the photo at right. Senator Johnston greets workers as they leave the Clinton Cotton Mills plant Monday afternoon. He madie similar appearances at Jonna and l*aun»ns.—Photos bv The Stu dio,” Lauren. Booster Week Opens Way For Latecomers in Drive Clinton High, Winnsboro Meet Here Friday Night Clinton High’* Red Devil* will seek it* third victory of the *ea- son tomorrow (Friday) night when they meet Wimuboro on the local field. It will be homecoming for Clin ton, and a full day of activities are planned in addition to the gridiron clash. The annual high school home coming parade will go through town at 4:80 p. ro., featuring sponsors and candidates for Miss CHS Those nominated to vie for the title of Miss CHS are: Jane Mi lam, Mary Bart Stump, SMrley Ann Timmons, and Janice Ruff. Miss CHS will be crowned dur ing hmifttim ceremonies that eve ning. Sammy Smith will serve as crown bearer. The crown Is a gift of Dillard Boland, Jeweler. Winnsboro will be looking for - its first win of the current sea son when they take oh Clinton. The Clinton-Unkm game last week ended in a 7-7 deadlock, but Clinton won on penetration, un der an Eastern AA conference rul ing. Clinton took the opening kickoff County Fair Opens Gates The annual Laurens County Fair will open on October 22 for a six-day run at the Lauras* County Fair Grounds on the Lau- rens-Clinton highway. The thirteenth annual exhibi tion, managed by John G. Gat lin, is sponsored by the Laurens Exchange Club. Over 94000.00 In premiums win be given away during the week. A new ISOS Bel Air Chevrolet win hi given away on Friday night, 26; a pony and bridle will given away at 5:00 p. m. on October 27. - Ml’s Broadway Shows will furnish the midway attraction! of the fair. . ^ The week’s schedule includes white school at a reduced rote. Midway rides will offer reduced prices also. Sam Power, Jr., is president of the Laurens County Fair; Rich ard Shell is vice-president, and Cary Moore serves as treasurer. The Council of Laurens Garden Clubs will also present a stand ard flower show in. conjunction with the fair. The them eof the show will be “America—A Grow ing Nation.” Exhibits will include: farm oorpe, beef cattle, dotty junior show class, opec Also women's 'j- needlework; also a gills’ division in addition to the flower and marched 83 yards for the first score with Gary Gass, Clin ton quarterback, scoring from the two. Halfback Eddie Madden and fullback Effie Lewis paced the drive with runs of 28 yards. The Yellow Jackets scored in the second period as Tommy Kir by scored from the one to climax a 52-yard drive. The drive was led by fullback Paul Burgess who carried the ball from the 48 to the one-yard line in six consecutive plays. Both extra points good. The game ended with the Rid Devils on the Union three-yard line. A 88-yard punt by Dickie Writs was the deciding factor in the game. Outstanding defensive play was carrlds out by Carl Finean- MfUs. Bert Langley starred in de fense for Onion. Union 0 7 0 0-7 Clinton 1 - 7 0 0 0—0 Union scoring — Touchdown: Tommy Kirby; PAT: Paul Bur gess. Clinton scoring — Touchdown: Gary Goss; PAT: Freddie Whit man. .——;— Belfast Club To The Belfast Community Club, located in the historic Belfast dis trict of Newberry and counties, will give another of those famous BARBECUES next week. The time for good eating Is Wednesday, October 24, from 8:20 until 7:30 p. m. The chicken with pork h supper will be prepared and sold from the faculties of the Little River - Dominick Presbyterian Church, just „12 miles south of Canton on S. C. No. M. Tickets are new on sale 1 you may purchaae yours from a classes and adutt community ex- dub member. See Jos Livingston uLlmikJu!' ti •; l .V -tl* M •' ■?: \ v: '4 •?' : w. . ' eSiw«£L»aJhe - L- • or Mr. SOl.' Jamas W. K Mr. and Mrs. Attractive weekly prixes began to roll to contestants in The Clin ton Chronicle’s big “Everybody Wins” contest this week and, at the same'time, announcement Is made of an exciting and special vote offer, effective only during what is to be known as “Booster Week" starting next Monday and ending Monday, Oct. 28. Booster Week” opens the way for other ambitious people in this area to enter the contest and join the leaders because it offers a bonus of 12,500 votes, in addition to the 28,000 regular votes, for each four-year subscription. Mrs. Hasel Dunbar, of Rt. 2, Lakewood Drive, Clinton, emerg ed Monday as the first of a long list of prises whan she col lected the most NEW subscrip tions for the week, and will re- 50 gallons of Good Gulf gasoline from Young's Gulf Sta tion. 212 N. Broad St.. Clinton. At the same time two prises announced for this week, ending next Monday, Oct. 22, when the contestant with the most NEW subscriptions will receive a dual control electric blanket, with a retail value of 920.50, from T. E. Jones and Sons, 200 West Main St., Clinton, while the contestant who sells the second highest num ber of NEW subscriptions will receive 815.00 worth of groceries, of his or her own selection, from Piggly Wiggly, Clinton. Contest managers emphasised that Jackpot Awards have no bearing on leadership for the Grand Prises to be awarded at the end of the campaign because Jackpot Awards are made for new subscriptions, regardless of length, while the brand new IMS Rambler station wagon and other grand prises will be awarded on the basis of BOTH NEW AND RENEWAL subscriptions. Never before in this county has there been a contest for local peo ple of such magnitude, where the prises are so valuable and high ly desirable, and the winning re quirements so liberal and invit ing, without any obligation - to contestant who simply get sub scriptions during the time they set themselves. On a wager a man stood near the entrance te San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and offered passersby their choice of several crisp 920 bills for 810. He stood there nearly all day before find ing takers. “It’s too good to be true”, or "There must be a catch in It,” or “They’re counterfeit,” were the usual comment*. To an even greater extent, how- R. W. Copeland, 62 Passes; Services - Held Wednesday Funeral services were conduct ed Wednesday afternoon at 9:10 at Gray Funeral Home for Ralph W. Copeland, 62, who died Mon day night at a local hospital after several weeks of Illness. Services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Darr and Dr. W. Redd Turner. Burial was in Roeemont Cemetery. Mr. Copeland was a native of Laurens County where he had spent his entire life. He was a son of the late Guy L. and Mary Bowen Copeland and was a mem ber of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucille Riddle Copeland; two daughters. Mrs. Henry Williams of Elmira. N. Y., and Mrs. Community Chest Gifts Show Total of $18,389 ever, this llvewlre men and women (mar ried or single) and young people In the Clinton trade area, a more liberal proposition In the “Every body Wins” prise subscription contest just getting under way. But, like the offer at the Golden Gate Bridge, too many local people seem to think it’s too good to be true, and unless they make up their minds quickly and seise this opportunity, ft will have pass ed out of their reach completely. Yes, The Clinton Chronicle is offering thousands of dollars in prizes, topped by that 1983 Ramb ler 4-door 6-cylinder station wag on, worth 92,718.10 from Lynn Cooper, Inc., followed by a sec ond grand prise of 8780.00 cash, and other prises galore — to the people of Clinton and surrounding area. The contest is very short, ter minating the day after Thanks giving. is ailing, Charlie Halite, Jr., of First Rating Given For 'Everybody Wint’ Contest First Rating Even for - Participants in The Clinton Chronicle’s big “Everybody Wins” contest are listed by groups in ALPHABETICAL order, at the close of business Monday, Oct. 15: The following contestants are listed as being in Group “A”, which means they are potential major prize winners: Mrs. Hazel Dunbar, Clinton Ph. 83S-1859 Mrs. W. E. Ellis, Clinton, Rt. 2 Ph. 888-1269 Mrs. Leeana Holland, Clinton — Ph. 883-1826 Mrs. W .0. Holland, Clinton Ph. 883-1169 Miss Betty McDonald, Clinton, Rt- 1 Ph. 888-2477 J. M. Penland, Clinton, Rt. 1 Ph. 833-2681 Mrs. D. K. Snelgrove, Clinton — Ph. 838-1867 Mrs. Clyde Trammell, Clinton — Ph. 833-2006 The following contestants are listed as being in Group “B’\ who have shown great potential and with a few more subscriptions could easily gain a place among the leaders: G. W. Dailey, Clinton. Rt 1 833-0393 Maurice Davenport, Joanna Ph. Mrs. L. L. King, Kinard, Rt. 1 Ph. 276-2799 Mrs. John Uvtngston, Cross Hill, Rt. 1 — Ph. HI 1-2608 The following contestants are listed as being in Group Mrs * Robert Lee franklin, Kinard, Rt 2 — Ph. 697-4915 Mrs. Sara Longshore, Clinton Ph. 833-1824 Gwyn McCutcnen, Box 844, Presby. College Ph. 838-9888 Clinton's Community C h • s I drive hit 818.329.00 at a Tuesday morning report meeting held at the Mary Musgrove Hotel. This leaves 92,400.00 to be rais ed in the remaining days of the drive which officially cloaee on October 90. Wfniam Gay Madison, N. C.; three brothers, Charles G. Copeland and Edgar B. Copeland, both of Clin ton, and Thomas J. Copeland of Laurens; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. Qus Blakely, both of Clinton; Mrs. Carl Floyd of Ohm- ta, and Mrs. Robert Hays of Ma rietta, Ga.; his step-mother, Mrs. Guy L. Copeland of Clinton; a step-iteter, Mrs. Bam Crouch of 4egraefrom P«*b> terian Collage Cbeetnut Ridge Baptist Church m r, Jr., son of W. Miller of day, * On Wednesday win bo KgMi| Pallbearers were Earl Pitts, John Addison, Howard Watkins, Vernon A. Trammell, Alfred W. Johnson, Harry League and I. Mac Adair. X-Ray Unit Has Successful Visit The Laurens County Chest X- Ray Survey had what is termed as “A very successful” visit to Clinton this week. The Mobile X-Ray unit, spon sored by Alpha Sigma Phi social fraternity at Presbyterian Col lege, in its Clinton visit, was lo cated in the downtown ana for three days. Ill* survey was also conducted at local Industries. Ths Mobil* unit will visit Bonds Cross Roads on Octobsr 19. It will bs at tho community center there, 11:00- 9:00. i. it J. Laurens Man Appeals On Falsa ~ PC Given $10,000 Scholarship Grant I One of the largest individual alumni gifts mad* to Presbyter ian College has been presented by J. Melvin Tbompeon, Okanta bus- *hTs»mo» through PC's program, is designated for an- dowment purpones The income will be used to provide scholar ship aid for quaiiflsd, needy eta- dents attending Preebytertan Tbompeon, an active student leader and star athlete during hie college days, received his BS M The drive is going quite well," James Von Holloa, campnigs chairman, said this week, “fra sure that we*tt No report meeting Is for next woek set for October IK wtl nil* various workers Ucipated in the Clinton drive The Clinton directs Its funds to vices in ten major goal this yea time high for the raising organtution President of the | Chest of Greater Clinton Is as M. Youngblood. Catvfta A Cooper eorvea as first Clinton; and nine grandchUdren. 10U and later sent hte aba. Robert here. He te president of the Citizens Bank of Olanta and owns the Thompson Mercantile Company and the Tbompeon Oil Company in addition to having farming intersects Melvin Thompson, a strong churchman through the yean, currently serves as moderator of Harmony Presbytery. His wife, the former Winnie Davte, te the Immediate past president of the women of the Synod of South Car otins. A 40-year-old Negro from Laurens told the State Supreme Court last week that he was the victim of false testimony” when he stood trial for shooting a man. John Henry Gray appeared be fore the high court to argue h appeal himself. Gary claimed two Negroes tes tified falsely against him because “quinine water and aspirin” a man's drink of liquor. In hte appeal, Gary sought Writ of Habeas would allow him to air Mi before a lower court judgs. Assistant Clarence Goolsby opposed Gary** appeal. Gary was convicted to intent to kill and carrying a con cealed weapon. He was to three years in prison. Laymen'* At Epwortft Church On Sunday, Octobsr 21, Lay men’s Day will be Revival Planned At Bethany Church Bethany Presbyterian Church has scheduled revival services for October 24-29, according to stu dent ministers, John Boyer. Services wUl be held each eve ning at 7:10 p. m. The Rev. Lawton Daugherty, pastor of the little Rlver-Donti- nick Presbyterian Church, will be the guest minister. Laurens Assoc. WMU Meet Oct. 24; Observe 75H» Anniversary Ths annual meeting of ths Woman’s Missionary Union sr (ha Laurens Association will ha MM on Wednesday, October 21, at (ha the Trinity Ridge »evtioa. meeting convenes at 19:99 a. an This te ths 78th anniversary of ths Woman’s Union of Baptist Convention will recognise all of the association Mid aO ben 78 years of ags or The theme of the meeting Is “Priestess Heritagle.” Mrs. K. J. Tharps of Waibaila. n m'sslonery on leave from Kong, will be the sharing her experteaooo as a 1 tionary with the group Also included on the w *t be th* following '•A Loj'4 at the Own.” Mrs. McCuso Laurens. ’’Yesterday's Woman/ “A Ruth jecrctary. of Columbia. Those ettemfiag will picnic loach and the hast will serve a tog will adjourn at 2:18. > MplWfl Gak Smith, toft, and tickets tomorrow night nt ball game. The tickets will bq for the P.T.A Barbecuq, Chicken supper net Pra eed* for Mm supper will go to the