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' \ THE CLINTON CHRONICLE ■' / CUsUm, & Cn ThurwUy, May 23, 1963 Let For W. E. Baker and Son Con- stniction Co. has been awarded the contract for construction of a 12-lane bowling center in Clin ton by Palmetto Recreation, Inc. Property for the bowling cen ter was purchased from Edgar Copeland. The center will be constructed immediately west of the city limits on the Lydia Mills road, a short distance south of the Laurens road. It is planned for the center to open around the first of. Sep tember. Industrial bowling teams are currently being or- gainixed by John Vassey. $RADS OF *63 May the road ahead ha amooth. To all wo aaj ‘well doM'J Ruby’s Beauty %op the best everything Honored On 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ballard are shown as they cut the cake at the 50th anniversary celebration of their marriage, on Monday at the Lydia Community Build ing. About seventy guests called during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard were married on May 20, 1913. She is the former Miss Corrie Douglas of the Owing* community. •" A story of the anniversary event will be .found in the Lvdia community news in the second section of The Chronicle today.—Photo by Dan Yarborough. /£>&? We are happy to extend to all sincere best wishes. Smith’s Gulf Station 301 Musgrove St Clinton, 8. C. Civil Court Term In Second Week Laurens—The first week of a two-week term of Co m mow pleas (Civil) Court was ad- j o u r n e d Thursday afternoon about four o’clock upon com- letion of one of three cases tried during the term. Other cases on the week’s calendar had been either settled without trial or continued for cause. On Monday, George H. Young won a verdict of $300 from the South Carolina Highway De partment in a suit involving a highway right-of-way. On Tuesday and Wednesday the court was engaged in an appeal from the judge of pro bate’s court involving the will of the late J. H. Bell of the Renno section of the county. The court upheld the ruling of the probate judge sustaining the legitimacy of the will, holding signatures tbMPSon _ | were genuine. Listed as attack ing the will was Ola B. Hagan, whose principal witness was a man from California who tes tified as an expert on handwrit ing. The last case of the week, presided over by Judge Steve C. Griffith of Newberry, was entitled Ella B. Donnan vs W. H. Phillips, et al., involving a piece of real estate and the right of adverse possession. The jury returned a verdict for the plan tiff who is a resident of the Lanford area and widow of the late Fitzhugh Donnan. The second week of the term began Monday morning with the same judge presiding. The first case tried was that of Willie E. Byrd vs Miss Thelma Donnan involving an automo bile collision near Gray Court. The defendant filed a counter claim but the jury found for neither party. Tuesday afternoon the court took up the case of Robert Hodges versus Jack Cogsdill in volving an automobile collis ion at the corner of Caroline Street and Hampton Avenue in Laurens. Mrs Ulrick Heads Whitten Village Volunteer Mrs. Richard Ulrich was elect ed president of the Whitten Vil lage Volunteers at a meeting of that group Tuesday in the new school auditorium. Others serving with her will be Mrs. Francis Blalock, first vice- president and program chair man; Mrs. James Oeland, sec ond vice-president and project chairman; Mrs. Charles Wal dron, secretary-treasurer; and Mrs. Kelly Waites, public rela tions chairman. Nominations came from x committee headed by Mrs. J. B. Hart. The new officers begin serving on July 1. Mrs. William Marshall was named chairman of the nominat ing committee for 1964, with Mrs Redd Turner and Mrs. Edward Lehman serving on that group formed, the Hospital Ward and Hospital Information commit tees. Chairmen for these and oth er committees will be named later. Dr. B. O. Whitten concluded the meeting with a short talk. The Puppeteers of the Junior League of Greenville, Inc., gave three shows on May 15 for the children at Whitten Village, un der the sponsorship of the Volun teer Service. Lehman of Joanna ^ Is Now Eagle Scout; Honor Court Is Hold Steve Lehman of Troop 75, Jo anna, was awarded Scoutting’s highest rank at g Laurens Dis trict Boy Scout of America court of honor at the Laurens First Methodist Church Monday night. Steve was presented the Eagle rank by Ralph Tedards, ad vancement chairman for the districts A 10-year veteran pin was presented to H. G. Murrah, Jr., for 10 years of registered ser vice in scouting by Rill H. Brackett, District Scout Execu tive. ' x <: Others receiving awards at the court of honor include: ‘ Promotion to Second Class— Madison Brock and Jeff Brock of Troop'75, Joanna; George Copeland and Chris Dunbar of Troop 111, Clinton; and Danny Ryenolds and Calvin Samples of Troop 138, Clinton. the new pioneering camp—it was announced. - A new supplement to the Boy Scout Handbook on recent changes was discussed. Two Flags Given Junior High Sthool CUqton Junior High students dedicated a hew flagpole, gift of the student council, in special ceremonies Friday afternoon. Taking part in the dedication were J. H. Fulmer, principal; R. F. Saiders and Billy Rhodes, National Guard and faculty members; and the Presbyterian College drum and bugle corps and color guard Before the outdoor services, the school received two new flags at an assembly program in the aud^orium, a United States flag donated by the Woodmen of the World and a state flag presented by W. R. Anderson, superintendent of School District 56. Also participating were Mrs. Vocation School To Bogin Friday At Joanna Baptist Vacation Bible School, First Baptist Church, Joanna, will be gin Friday, May 24, at 2:30 p. m. Regular schedule will start Mon day, May 27-May 31 at 3:30 p. m. Registration, a parade and jpic- nic will be held on Friday, May 24. Workers and children are urged to bring a picnic lunch. Vacation Bible School is for children in 3-year department through 15 years of age. 1^- Why Not... give that young mai a or lady graduate a gilt they wtl enjoy from now on. Wo have Viocount-lhohlba transistor radios from B to 16 transistors, np to • hi urns, a s • inexpensive flashlight batteries. Guaranteed. The world’s finest. McIntosh Shoe Shop Musgrove Street LOW PRICES! FOR SPECIAL VALUE DAYS _ Nettie Young, student council ^ Andy Young, BUly -Sullivani S p 0 || 80P> and Mrs. Betty Cope- ™ . and Don wortey, all of Troop land, seventh grade teacher. Ill, received their promotion to Certificates were awarded to First Class. I a number of pupils who did Wayne Boland of Troop 75, “outstanding work during the and Chuck Glenn of Troop 78, 1 year” by Principal Fulmer, were promoted to Star Scouts. Among them were Betty Satter- Merit badges went to the fol- white, eight grader, who was lowing Scouts: a member of the winning Clin- Randy Ruston, BUI Bishop, ton High School Road-E-0 team Vernon Fulmer, Johnny Willing- in competition. wow ■ wwWW7 Presbyterian Kindergarten To Close Friday The weekday kindergarten of the First Presbyterian Church will close on Friday, May 24, ac cording to Mrs. Jasper Rowland, director and teacher. Children will be taken on their annual bus and train ride on that day. PupUs wUl gather at the- church at 10 a.m. Friday for re freshments and then will be taken to Whitmire on a bus furnished through the courtesy of W. C. Baldwin. ' Thy will return to Clinton by train. Parents are to meet their children at the Clinton station at 11:50 a.m. There have been 38 children en rolled in the kindergarten, with twenty going on to public school next fall. Recent activities included tripe to Edgar Copeland’s farm, to the fire station and to the public schools. Mrs. Rowland, along with Mrs. Frank Cauley, teacher, expressed appreciation this week to parents and friends for cooperation and assistance given the school dur ing the year. Vafuofcle Scrapbook Coflectton at library A valuable collection of scrap books and war records of Clinton men have been stored at the Presbyterian College and Com munity Library. These works have been placed in the rare book room. This collection will be of par ticular interest to UDC members. Anyone wishing to consult these collections should see Miss Ma rian Burts or Mrs. James Gray. Hampton School First Graders To Register On Friday Hampton Ave. School has slat ed its pre-school registration for Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m. A parent should accompany each child who will be entering first grade at Hampton Ave. School this fall. Birth certificates are required, according to school officials. Nine Dixie Youth i Games Scheduled Nine games have been an nounced in the Dixie Youth ;ague for next week. They in clude:. May 23—Klwanis vs Moose, 3:30 p. m.; May 24—Exchange vs Whitmire, 6:00 p. m.; May 24—Lions vs Joanna, 7:45 p. m.; May 28—Joanna vs Ex change, 6:00 p. m.; May 28— Moose vs Lions, 7:45 p. m. - Also May 29—Whitmire 1 vs Kiwanis, 3:30 p. m.; May 30— Whitmire vs Joanna, 5:30 p. m.; May 31—Moose vs Ex change, 6:00 p. m.; and Mayj 31, Kiwanis vs Lions, 7:45 p. m. 6MD h, ‘ k m ; W © We wish great happiness and every success for this das. Nabors Shell Station ham, Jeff Brock and Keith Ow ens of Explorer Post 75; Alfred Harrelson of Troop 75; Harry Shumate, Marion Waters, and Francis Cooper of Troop 90, Clinton. Also to Gary Campbell* Harry Sullivan, Mac Hiers, Ray Wil son, Billy Byars, and Ronnie Davenport of Troop 111; John Thibadeau of Troop 138; and Bill Williams and George Cope land of Troop 174, Clinton. Camporee awards were pre sented to the following troops: Blue to Troop 11, Clinton, R. M. Turner, Scoutmaster; Red to Troop 75, Joanna, J. A: Hunni- cutt, Scoutmaster; Red to Troop 174, Clinton, G. M. Grant, Sr., Scoutmaster; and Red to Troop 177, Whitten Village, A. B. Mc- Croskey, Scoutmaster. Also Red to Troop 74, Watts- ville, Bob Dominick, Scoutmas ter; Yellow to Troop 138, Clin ton, Truman Owens, Scoutmas ter; and Yellow to Troop 90, Clinton, Jimmy Braswell, Scoutmaster. Over 1600 boys have already registered for Camp Old In dian and Camp White Pines— June Bride? Joel Cox Appointed Captain at llie Citadel Joel R. Cox, Clinton High School graduate at The Citadel, Charleston, has been named a cadet captain in the corps of cadets at the South Carolina mil itary college for the next school year. Cox, rising senior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cox of this city. Be ready for that important day with a new penu Call 697-6516 Morrito's Beauty Salon Joanna Blalock Dr. NOTICE! We Now Have a New Engine '■two. and Chassis STEAM CLEANER Stop by and let us show you proof See Mace and George at Ghton Service Station Phone 833-2317 E. Caroina Ave. KEEP UP THE 1963 GRADS VFt extend ear re- garde end eafafe tmek •/ gen Far fH ¥ . j MAY VALUE DAYS 'h PRICE SALE! We’ve Slashed Beautiful Merchandise Right In Half For Special May Day Values —Cent In And Save!! -COSTUME JEWELRY -SHAEFFER BALL POINT PENS —1 LOT TIE HOLDERS, TACKS, CUFF LINKS and TIE BAR SETS ■ ■■ LOT BILLFOLDS -1 LOT WATCH BANDS -4 LOT BEAUTIFUL CHARMS 1 /imp «/vr CRANBERRY 1 UAL GOODLUCK by l . i ONE LOT STERLING SILVER BUD VASES SALAD BOWL WITH STERLING BASE , li 1963 ■BOLAND, Jeweler YARBOROUGH STUDIO AND CAMERA SHOP YARBOROUGH OIL CO. SOFA BEDS $69.95 Spedai Purchase — Reliable Manufacturer Choice of Colors: Red, Blue or Green Student council officers are: Lucille McSween, president; Earl Turner, vice-president; Judy Bagwell, secretary; and Ben Hammet, treasurer. Miss Speake On College Dean's List Louise Speake, junior at Co- lumbia College, is listed as a member of the dean's list for the middle semester at the South Carolina Methodist college in Co lumbia. She is the daughter of Mrs. J. B. Speake of Clinton. < UPHOLSTERED ROCKERS and CHAIRS YOURS FOR ONLY $14.95 j Tapestry or Plyhide — Variety of Colors i ' ■ ^ ^ • » , . ; v ! ' , ‘ j ' - Service and Quality Merchandise NO DOWN PAYMENT — ON PROVEN CREDIT BURRISS-HARRISON COMPANY 202 N. Broad St. Clinton, S. C. “Your Friendly Furniture Store” f\ T a I ^OSES \ VALUE VARIETY I Brings You May Value Days SPECIALS! LADIES’ JAMAICA SETS • • a • 2 for $3.00 MEN’S WASH ’N’ WEAR SPORT SHIRTS 2 for $3.00 MEN’S Twill Pants .. 2 pr. $5.00 MEN’S Stretch Anklets 4 pr. $1.00 DOUBLE BED SPREAD .. $2.99 ALL SIZES LADIES’ _ PANTIES ... 5 pr. $1.00 Freezer Containers . 12 for only 88c Children's CANVAS SHOES 99c Family She ICE CHESTS $1.88 FREE! 3-Piece Chaise Lounge Set TO BE GIVEN AWAY ON SATURDAY, MAY 26 Come hi and Register — I Remember Rose’s For Value During May Value Days!! -> ' / ' -