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i HE - THE CLINTON CHRONICLE CUatoa, & Cn Thui^Uy, J«ly 2S, 1*64 Hospital Expansion b Welcome News The announcement several weeks ago that plans are underway for the enlarge- Choke Wii|t the overwhelming victory of Sena tor Barry Goldwater in winning the Re publican nomination for President at the San Francisco convention last week, the meni of Bailey Memorial Hospital was re- voters of the nation will he presented the ceived with a large degree of satisfaction • #. by residents of this area of the county. It is good to know that members of the Board of Directors of the hospital are well aware of the need for expanded facilities and are taking steps to see that the area has all that it needs in the way of hospital service and facilities. The proposed hospital expansion, com- ing within less than two years of the open ing of the facility in October of 1962, indi cates that the directors are alert to the needs of this section end are determined to discharge their duties to the public in a forthright manner. The f450,000 program, which includes the extension of the west wing and con struction of a new south wing, calls for a 1800,000 grant in Hill-Burton funds from the federal Department of Health, Educa tion and Welfare and the raising of $150,- 000 in local funds. Architects are now at work on the plans and specifications. Bids for the work will have to be received in order to know the exact amount needed to finance the job. While the entire amount in local funds has not yet been raised, it is likely that final efforts in that direction will await contrac tors’ bids. There is little doubt that when the thne comes the full amount will be in hand. One of the best features of the whole project is that the additions will require no tearing out of present construction or re arranging of current facilities. Profes sional and service areas to support a 100- bed hospital were built in when the plant was constructed. All that is now required will be simply to add onto what is already there. It points up the wise planning that went into the original structure. Lexington Industry Dealt Lethal Blow There’s no telling what one can learn just by reading the newspapers. Every* once in a while something turns up that reveals amazing information. Take for instance, the news that came out of Lexington County last week. No one in these parts suspected that the coun ty had such a thriving industry—surely, it must have been the most extensive in the state. We put it in the past tense—for it is no more. At least a great part of it. We are speaking of the bootleg liquor industry. Last week, reports in newspapers stat ed that federal agents, state officers and sheriffs men swooped down on the county and destroyed 23 illicit liquor stills—not two, or three, or even five of them—but 23. We would call that a pretty sizable in dustry. Officers estimated that altogeth er the stills could produce 2,000 gallons of liquor in one ’’run." At the going tax rate of about |10 a gallon, that would de prive the tax agencies of 420,000. Officers in airplanes, according to the story, directed other officers on the ground in reaching the sites of the stills. Continuing in the same vein, a story out of New York tells of a tractor-trailer loaded with 2,419 gallons seized in that state, which led to the arrest of a Georgia moonshiner. Samples of soil scraped from beneath the tractor-trailer were subjected to atomic tests which revealed that the liquor had been transported from a certain section of Georgia. Soil samples from the site of a Georgia still matched those from the trac tor-trailer. Modern sleuthing methods are making moonshining a hazardous occupation. The Lexington County Development Board certainly has its work cut out for it. They’ll have to intensify their efforts and find a new industry to replace the one so rudely put out of business last week. opportunity of making a clear choice in the general election in November. The choice will be between two largely opposite philosophies of government. The withdrawal of Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama as a candidate clarifies the situation greatly, especially in the Southern states. While Governor Wallace never expected to be a serious candidate in winning the Presidency, he would have re ceived some votes, mainly in some South ern states, few elsewhere. Had he appeared on the ballots, he could have received enough votes to split the op position and caused some states to give a majority to President Johnson, the Demo cratic candidate. Now, with only the names of Republi can and Democratic electors on the tickets in Southern states, it adds consideraWy to Goldwater’s chances of carrying several Southern states. And we can expect an all-out drive in South Carolina and other Southern states by the Republicans and it could easily end in victory. John F. Kennedy carried South Carolina by only 10,000 votes in 1960. “Beware Lest You Lose the Substance by Grasping at the Shadow.”— Aesop. Babton Discusses Barry Goldwater’s Great Day By BOGEB Babson Park, Mass., July 23—This is Barry Goldwater’s great hour. He has received the nomination of the Republican Convention and it may mean his election in November to the Presidency of the United States. I doubt wheth er he expects it. If President Johnson retains his health and selects a satisfactory man for Vice-Prseident, the concensus is that President Johnson will be re-elected In November. How ever, many events will occur in the meantime and even President Johnson could be defeated. Similar political surprises have happened in the past. ENTIRE WORLD NEEDS READJUSTING The defeat of Barry Goldwater by President Johnson may result in making Goldwater -the greatest individual in t h e English speaking world. Indeed, the English speaking countries are in need of a courageous leader. They are already beginning to talk in their press about Barry Goldwater as the one and only man who has the necessary foresight and courage. Great Britain and, in fact, the entire British Commonwealth including Canada would nat urally be the first to appeal to Goldwater to help them out. Great Britain is now on the verge of an election between the Conservatives and Labor. The English press is strongly divided between the financial interests of London and the working people of Liverpool. Some of the editorials are already saying "we need a man like Senator Barry Goldwater to lead us out of our present conflicts—a courageous man, abso lutely unselfish, and not a politician." This does not mean any permanent change of gov- erment, but simply a temporary agreement for the good of all parties. But let us look at other English speaking countries. The next great one without a strong leader is India. WHAT ABOUT INDIA? This is a vast sub-continent and s long civO- ized country, second only to China in population, with over half a billion people. Including Pakis tan. It had been held together by Prime Min ister Nehru who recently died suddenly leaving these millions of people as a prey to Russia, Chino, or to a purely revolutionary group. This is one of the world’s greatest political problems today. It is vitally tied up with South Vietnam which is now holding back the Chinese. Furthermore, it looks as if the South Vietnam war can only be contained by more active United States participation. This President Johnson is in np good mood to do now, especially before the election in November. With this, Laos and Cam bodia are also involved. Many national leaders believe that Barry Goldwater is the only one who, st present, could hold the Chinese back and be unselfish enough to retire after he has performed this important function, rui tlw more, even though he should not get the Presi dency of the United States, Barry Goldwater may one day be widely viewed as a "prophet” of the English speaking world. POSSIBILITIES OF FAILURE Berry Goldwater is human and may forget his unselfish independence when he comes to the test, but as yet he has not He will undoubted ly stick to his present hope of beating President Johnson in the November elections. Should Barry Goldwater win, he will go down in history as a great figure such as George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. But the temptations before him win be very great from now mi. The purpose of this week’s column is to warn readers of the terrific importance of the events we art now facing. This is not an appeal for Barry Goldwater. He may stumble as have many before him having the same opportunity. No one, of course, can tell what the future holds. Stories Behind Words * Wlffiaai a. PenfMd Achilles Heel Achilles was a Greek mythological character. His mother was the goddess Thetis and his father was Peleus, king of Thessaly. The Fates had predicted that Achilles would be killed in his prime, so when he was an infant his moth er dipped him in the River Styx to make him invulner able to injuries. All of Achilles’ body was immersed except the heel by which his mother held him. Thus, according to the myth, the heel was the only part of his body that could be wounded. During the Trojan War, Achilles was shot in the heel with a poisoned arrow and killed. This myth is the basis for the expression “Achilles heel”—a vulnerable spot or point. FARMS AND FOLKS By L. C. HAMILTON Clemsoa College Extension Information Specialist weights are recorded weekly and Inefficient cows are culled. Arti ficial breeding also has improv ed the herd. - AH this is a big job for a young man—and perhaps it’s not tor those who don’t like it—but Har- shaw does, also Peggy. Peggy, the former Peggy Carroll of the Betheada community, is the daughter of a farmer, and like John, was an outstanding 4-H Club member for several years. This young couple proved that there are still opportunities on the farm. What is needed are capable people. Mrs. John W. Lewis Joanna — Mrs. Carrie Ann Rikard Lewis, 80, widow of John Wesley Lewis, died Sat urday night at a Lexington rest home. She was a native of Lexing ton County, hut lived in Joan na since 1820. She was a daugh ter of the Albert and Lucy Sharpe Rikard and was a member of the Epworth Meth odist Church, Joanna. Surviving are five sons, G. S., R. H., O. J. and John R. Lewis of Joanna and James H. Lewis of Clinton; two daugh ters, Mrs. R. M. Smith of Forest Part, Ga., and Mrs. W. C. Nabors of Rt. 2, Clinton; one brother, L. L. Rikard of Gilbert two sisters, Mrs. E. A. Bouknight of Gilbert and Mrs. Ida R. Crout Of West Columbia; • 18 • grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted Monday at 2.80 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church by Rev. Ross Pickett and the Rev. James B. Mitchell. Burial was in Pond Branch Methodist Church cemetery near Gilbert. Grandsons were pallbearers. Public Records PROPERTY TRANSFERS Cassie H. Joye and Viaharoe P. Joye ot Ida P. Covington, Lot in West Clinton Subdivision, 8800 and other considerations. Lucille M. Edmonds to Caro lyn S. Edmonds, Lot in West Clinton Subdivision, $1 and other considerations. Bobby Byars to Bobby Mahaf- fey, Lot in Greenacres, Waterloo Township, 8235. Lee Simpson to James L. Bar ron and Eva L. Barron, Lot on Lake Greenwood, $10 and other considerations. C. P. Ashley to Wayne A Ra chel C. Pitts, Lot in C. P. Ashley Subdivision, $1,800. Joe H. Bonds to Richard O. Adams and Nell T. Adams, Lot in Lakewood Developments, Clinton, $10 and other considera tion. Richard O. Adams and Nell T. Adams to Joe H. Bonds, Lot on S. Adair St., Clinton, $10 and oth er considerations. Charles G. Copeland to Tim Ike Williams and Mable Wil liams, Lot in Chas. G. Copeland Subdivision, Clinton, $10 and oth er considerations. Joe H. Bonds to Ottie Miles and Geneva M. Miles, Lots in Bon Aire Acres, Clinton $10 and other considerations. Robert Holland and Mary Valez Holland to Tyrone Snipes, Lot on Chestnut St., Laurens, $800 and other considerations. Norman A. Miller to F. E. Mc- Casland, 30 acres in Sullivan Township, $1,800. Levenia McIntyre to Huge B. Jones, lot in City of Laursns, $10 and other considerations,, Henry M. Faris and John A. Thompson Jr., to Archie and Carolyn E. Kennemore, Lot an Sherwood Forest Drive, Laurens, $10 and other considerations. Mrs. Sara W. Pitts to George R. Blalock, 180.8 acres, Jacks Township, $10 and other consid erations. Sammie M. Pinson and Frances B. Pinson to Herman X. Jackson and Doris R. Jl Lot on Elm St., Clinton, other considerations. J. N. Haulbrook and Msriam Haulbrook to Fred L. Pruitt and Mildred S. Pruitt, Lot in Water loo Township, $1,000 and other considerations. i J. D. Henderson to Nod Proc tor and Naomi Proctor, 1 Cross Hill Township, $480. W. Roy Manley to H. P. gardner, Lot on Lake Green wood, $700. From menus to We print everything right Cards to catalogs, bills to broadsides .. . what ever your printing needs, you can count on ns for quality workmanship, dependable service, reasonable cost. Free estimates. / Chronicle Publishing Co. 109-111 Gary Street Phone 833-0541 There are still opportunities for young people on the farm— especially aggressive youths who have good intelligence and a dis position to become good man agers. * I visited a young farmer at McConnells ville in York County this week who was in the Navy as late as 1807 but who today manages a farm business worth well over $100,000. John Harshaw, age 28, and his wife, Peggy, age 24, live in a his own name 161 acres of land and the 8,000 hens, he started put managing enterprises owned qp- tirely by his uncle and father. "The total farm consists of 630 acres and 220 acres of rented land. The 630 acres is still owned by Mrs. H. J. Harshaw and John’s father. But It will, by agreement, go to the younger Harshaw later,” Williams said. New storage bins, an automat ic feed mill, and mechanical loading and unloading equlp- new ranch-type home which ment have recently appeared cm would be a credit to any urban the farm. Also )ust completed is community. They are building for themselves a way of life which might be easily envied by others but which—because of their devotion, skill, hard work, and planning—they rightfully de serve. When John returned from the Navy, he started a joint farming operation with his father, H. J. Harshaw, and his uncle, Lester Harshaw. A complete study of a new egg grading and packing room, fully equipped and includ ing a cooler to hold eggs until delivered. A total of 135 dairy animals are kept which is about par for a milking herd of 75. The other animals are calf replacements, “dry’ cows, and the like. By careful herd management, By careful herd management, Harshaw has been able to in- YOUR Last Day Today CLINTON, 8. C., THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1884 £Eljp (ftLinton (ftlirnnirlr Established 1888 July 4, 1888 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — IS. 1885 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year $4.00. 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How the young cou ple have met foals exceeded them is a story of joint effort, mutual ambition, and plain hard work. “My working day is usually 12-14 hours,” John told me as we viewed his laying flock which has now grown to 8,000 hens. "But sometimes I get to sleep unto 7:00 a.m. which is quite a treat.” Peggy told me that her day begins at "about” 5.00 a. m. But this early rising is due mainly, she indicated, to'the Harshaw’s very young daughters, Melinda and Deborah, who like most ba bies, like to get up with the chick- In addition to her housekeep ing duties, Peggy is the farm’s bookkeeper. She also aids In re ducing the household food bill by caning and freezing large quanti ties of fruits and vegetables which are grown on the farm. Peggy’s knowledge of expendi tures and receipts from the farm business make bar an equal partner in major derisions. These are also discussed with County Agent J. D. Miller, and Area Farm Management Agent J. D. Williams. Williams, a dose advisor, says acquiring ownership of land is often the highest hurdle for be- ARhough the FINAL CLEARANCE! CITATIONS Values to 14.99 NOW— >500 RED CROSS Values to 14.99 NOW— ‘500 SANDALS $2.88 FLATS $3.00 ORDON’S tv 107 E. Main St. Phene 8SS-4M7 i z/yv/n i i\\i\\ PROGRAM “SUMMERTIME IS MOVIE TIME” July 23 >]«? Gntfe‘Cbri^ ftrfnn ’lOOd andTOondeifir/ <t> CQtON ^ ^■MondearCognK ’TooTsioo! 7:00 ud »:«0 Friday (All Day) - Sat Afternoon 21 TNE HMNALEO HEM tf THRALL \m-m BWU-im raM-Sitf FtMijr: 3:04. 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 Saturiaj: 1:99, 3:00 ani 5:00 (My Starts Saturday Night 7:00 P. M. July 25 Also Monday-Tuesday, July 27 -28 "■KSKEa- ■EtXPiiJB&H!/, s ^aZ?!Z~ Kn * axxx oovr SSNBH ■war GAM 90 Shows Saturday 7:00 and 0:00 :00, 5:00, 7:04, 9:09 i ^