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• ^ ■ -y THE CLINTON CHRONICLE / Clinton, S. C„ Thursday, Ssptmbsr 5, IMS 50 Gridiron Candidates On Two-a-Day Slate at PC Thirty-four veterans from last year and 16 new men make up the 50 football candidates now hitting their pre-season practice paces at Presbyterian College. They are on a rugged sched ule of two workouts daily, at 8:30 a. m. and 4:00 p. m., and will continue at this rate until the start of classwerk on September 14. The season opener is set for September 21, when the Blue Hose journey to Portsmouth, Va., ot meet Frederick College, The returning players—includ ing 6 seniors, 16 Juniors and 12 sophomores — reporting for the coming season are: Ends—Louis Ridinger of Char lotte, N. C.; Garnet Welch of Logans port, Ind.; Gary Smith of Camp LeJeune, N. C.; Jimmy Bankhead of Chester; Joe Law- son of Union; Alex Szecsey of CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors for their many cards, flowers, prayers, and many courtesies shown me dur ing my extended illness. Mrs. Kenneth Haselden Atlanta, Ga.; and David Welbom of Easley. Tackles—Frank King of Val dosta, Ga.; John Harvey Ed wards of Washington, Ga.; C. W. Snyder of Manning; and Sam Lyons of Atlanta, Ga. Guards—Randy Fitzpatrick of Atlanta, Ga.; Pat Sudduth of Greer; Mike Lowrance of Macon, Ga.; Bernard West of Moultrie, Ga. ;and Jimmy Cape of Easley. Centers — Keith Richardson of Chester; George Lokey of Thom son, Ga.; and Billy Love og Gaff- ney. , ^ Quarterbacks — BUI Tyson and Jackie Nix of Bainbirdge, Ga.; Leighton Grantham of Easley; Olin Grant of Chester; and Mike Smith of North Augusta. Halfbacks—BUI Riner of Dub, lin, Ga.; Sandy Hagood and Rut Galloway of Easley; Jimmy El liott of Savannah, Ga.; Don Mc- NeiU of Thomson, Ga.; Wade Stewart of Picayune, Miss.; Sam WiWUiams of MonroevUle, Ala FuUbacks — Ronnie Morris of Smyrna, Ga.; Randy McCranie of Eastman, Ga.; and Wayne Boiter of Hickory Tavern. Mn. Sadie Quinton at Hospital Mrs( Sadie Wells Quinton, 77, widow Nof WUliam B. Quinton, died Tvipday night at BaUey Memorial Hospital after several months of Ulness. She was a native of Franklin County, Ga., but had made her home in Clinton most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Preston and Martha Lunsford Wells. She is survived by one daugh ter, Mrs. Allen (Sadie) Powers; iJiree sons, Paul J. Quinton, CUn- ton; Thurman C. Quinton, Fort Smith, Ark.; and Willie B. Quin ton, U. S. Army, stationed in Germany; four sisters, Mrs Roxie Moore, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Maude Davis, Laurens; Mrs. Nina Moore, Chester; Mrs. Pearl Lewis, Whitmire; and four grandchildren. 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From The Chronicle FHes Looking Backward Wade H. Jenkins Passes In Cofumbia Joanna—Wade H. Jenkins, 79, died Tuesday afternoon at a Co lumbia hospital after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Jenkins, a native and life long resident of South Carolina, was a son of the late Pascal and Emma Davenport Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a member of the First Baptist Church of Joanna. His wife, Mrs. Alpha Ayers Jenkins, died in 1968. Mr. Jenkins is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Sybil WhitUe, Mrs. Virginia Garner, Mrs. Lillian Estes, Mrs. Mary Godfrey and Mrs. Ruth Seawright, all of Joanna; four sons, Herman, Lawrence, and Johnny Jenkins, of Joanna; and Grover Jenkins of Aiken; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Shealey of Columbia, and Mrs. Tab Daniel of Honea Path; one brother, Clint Jenkins of Honea Path; and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 5:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Joanna, conducted by the Rev. James B. Mitchell, Rev. Herbert Thomas and Rev. Ben Jones. Burial will be in Rosemont ceme ter yin Clinton. Pallbearers will beCharles Murphy, Lester Hair, Otis Mur phy, Louis Thompson, Guy Pra ter, George Metts, James Ful mer, and Earl Sineath. The hon orary pallbearers will be mem bers of the Men’s Bible class of the First Baptist Church. The body is at Gray Funeral Home in Clinton, and will be placed in the church at 4:00 p. m., today. The family is at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Sea wright, 59 Marion Street, Joanna. William P. Putman Passes In Laurens Laurens—William P. Putman, 73. of 617 Sullivan St., died about 3 p.m. Tuesday of an apparent heart attack, while waiting for his wife outside Central Element ary School here, where she is a teacher. A native of Fountain Inn, he was a son of the late P. J. and Etta Pearson Putman. He was in the mercantile business many years, having worked at Belk’s department stores in several S. C. cities. Before his retirement he was active in Boy Scout work in Laurens, where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. He also was a member of Fountain Inn Masonic Lodge and was a veteran of World War 1, having served in the Army. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane Foster Putman; a son, Capt. W. P. Putman Jr., of the Army; and a sister, Mrs. Theron Jones of Fountain Inn. Funeral arrangements were in complete yesterday. Deer Hunts Slated For Oct. 25-Nov. 9 All or parts of nine up-state counties will be opened to man aged deer hunts October 25-No vember 9, it was announced by Director James W. Webb of the Wildlife Resources Department and Supervisor Paul Russell of the U. 8. Forest Service. All of Edgefield, McCormick. Newberry, Laurens and Union and parts of Abbeville, Green wood, Chester and Fairfield will be opened, as will the 17,000-acre refuge of the Frances Marion Na tional Forest in Berkeley county One buck deer will be allowed per hunter, and on the Francis Mari on hogs may also be shot and one doe deer November 9. No dogs will be allowed except on leash for tracking wounded deer. All hunters must check in and out at check stations. Rim- fire rifles and the use of military or hard-jacketed bullets are pro- MbitecU, ..gAty legal bucks must h^ye a minimum three-inch ant lers. Take a glimpse into the past! through the files of The CUnton Chronicle. FORTY YEARS AGO Miss NeU Hunter was quite an attractive hostess at a course din ner when she entertained in honor of Miss Robinson of Easley on Friday. Mrs. Ed Little was a delight ful hostess to the Musgrove Club on Tuesday. The hostess was as- ssited by her mother, Mrs. Da vidson, and Miss Ethel Davidson, in serving tempting refresh ments. TWENTY YEARS AGO Ifev. J. K. Roberts preached his last sermon Sunday morning before a large congregation at the First Presbyterian Church Dr. Roberts will go to Harvard for training at the Chaplain School, after which he will begin an asignment with the armed forces. Joanne and George Copeland, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Copeland, entertain ed with a watermelon sUcing at their home last Wednesday after noon for the children of FairchUd cottaeg at the orphanage. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The city schools have delayed their opening until September 16 as a precaution against the spread of polio. There have been several cases in. the county late ly. A seated tea was given on Mon day afternoon by Mrs. Raymond Pitts in compliment to her house quests and two other visitors. Honorees were Miss Katherine McSwain of Gaffney, Miss Mar gie Caldwell of Dillon, Mrs. Earl Bethea of McColl, and Mrs. Mon roe Rogers of DUlon, the latter two being house guests of Mrs. C W. Stone. TEN YEARS AGO A big city championship soft ball game between the Lions and the Kiwanians is set for Friday at the Clinton Mills baU park. Friends of Major and Mrs. W. S. Horne and son, Billy, will be interested to know they returned here last week from Fort Bragg, N. C., after a year’s stay. Major Horne will report to Camp Stone- man, Calif., soon. FIVE YEARS AGO At a recent meeting of 800 resi dents there was a complete vote in favor of a new hospital for this area of the county. The Rev. Joel E. Cannon has been assigned as minister at Broad Street Methodist Chucrh. Dr. Sullivan loses Motfier Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson Frierson Sullivan 77, died Tuesday morn ing infGreer. Funeral services were conduct ed at 4 p.m. Wednesday from the Church of the Holy Cross in Statesburg by the rector, the Rev. WUUam S. Stoney, and the Rev. John M. Barr. Interment fol lowed in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Edgar M. Sullivan of Clinton, and Mark D. Sullivan of Ker shaw / Football Rules Discussion Slated For Tonight ot 7 A discussion on football rules will be held in the Clinton High School auditorium tonight (Thursday) at 7 o’clock. All players and coaches in and around the Laurens County area area are urged to attend, and the general public is invited. The seminar is held to acquaint coaches and players with new rules and changes and to review old regulations, and to enable fans to more thoroughly under stand and enjoy the game. Sam Owens, of Clinton, who has been officiating at high school games for the past several years, will lead the discussion and answer questions pertaining to rules. A similar discussion was held last week in Spartanburg with more than 250 coaches and play ers attending. W. C. Abercrombie Laurens — William Claude Abercrombie, 62, native of Lau rens County, died at a Columbia hospital at 1:30 p.m. Monday fol lowing several years of declining health. He was the son of the late W. L. and Lula Mahon Abercrombie. He was a Baptist. Surviving are one lister, Mrs A. R. Kellett of Laurens, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Cannon Funeral home, Fountain Inn, by Rev. Ray Craine. Burial was in Dials Church cemetery near Gray Court. Brewer On Cruise Bennie B. Brewer, boatswain’s mate, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Brewer of Clinton, is serving aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Little Rock, flagship of Commander Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, which recently visited the Span ish port of Barcelona. Departing Barcelona early this month the Little Rock headed for another Mediterranean port of call, Genoa, Italy. An Atlantic Fleet unit normal ly operating out of Norfolk, Va., the cruiser is completing a regu lar tour of duty with the Sixth Fleet. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express thanks to my many friends of Laurens County for their numerous expressions and gifts and other means oi showing friendship during my re cent loss and shock of the burn ing of my home and all belong logs. May God bless each am every one and my prayer is Hint I may show my appreciation in service, to others in the name of my heavenly Fathsr. Sara Dixon DeLoache EMPLOYEES’ SUPER VALUES! 1 Wow! Check Every Item..Terrific Savings! Reg. 6.99 New Fall Automatic Ladies’ Cotton Electric Car Coats Dresses C AA Blankets T TC - ' 4.77 NEW TRANSITION IN AUTUMN COLORS * 7.7 5 • 1 DOUBLE BED SIZE LINED, ALL-WHITE — SIZES 10-18 JUNIOR MISSES AND HALF SIZES SINGLE CONTROL, ASSORTED COLORS Special! 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