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County Farmers Visit Coker’s Seed Farm A group of Laurens County farmers motored to Hartsville Friday, September 4, to look over the plant breeding work at Coker’s Seed Farm. The group was shown the latest cotton, corn, and soybean varieties developed at Coker’s. After visiting the various crops the group enjoyed lunch and a talk by Dr. Robert Cok er, president of Coker Seed Co. Shown front row, left to right are: Charles Powell, County Agent M. L. Outz, L. F. Davis, Hayne Work man, Pat Dickson, Jimmy Verdin, Wilson Foster. Back row: Milton Thomason, Robert Thompson, Grady Jones, John Earl Smith, E B. Copeland, Hugh Buford, C. R. Workman, Dr. Davis, Walter Smith, Billy De- Shields, J. P. Kellett, Jr., and Bill Durham. Mitchells oi Joanna To Be Honored Sunday Afternoon A general invitation is being extended to friends of the Jo- . »nna pint Baptist Church and : their retiring pastor and wife, the Reverend James B. Mitch- t eU and Mrs. Mitchell, to at- r. tend an informal reception at the Joanna club house on Sun day afternoon, September 20, from 2:00 to 9:00 o’clock. This will be the last day that Mr. Micthell will fill the pupit of r: lt >l t TV AjLImmc the local church where he has ™ nC " *° AO<H*** served as pastor for 18 years, Wesley BroHierhood rceeption wiU afford w ^ rinch , * friends of the couple a chance ^ ^ traln- to honor them and a tthe same ^ {or Texi** Chemicals, Green time say farewell. The Mitch- vilIe> ^ Slteak at the annual ells will leave on Thursday, ladies night meeting of the Wes- September 24, for their new ley Brotherhood at 7:30 o’clock home near Buffalo, New York, tonight (Thursday) in Hodges The Reverend Mr. Mitchell Hall of Broad Street Methodist aid his wife have considered Church. for some time work in the mis- Mr. Finch, a widely known lee- sion fields, with their first pref- turer, public speaker and au- erence being Germany in the thor in the field oi sales motiva- area where Chaplain Mitchell tion and selling, is a member of work with displaced persons the Fountain Inn Methodist during his service with the Church and also a lay speaker Armed Forces throughout f° r the Methodist Church. World War II. In the mean- He has taught courses in pub time, the couple received a call llc speaking and is widely sought from the Home Mission Board as a ^ bVlc »P«®*er and "lake* and accepted a charge with the l T ' any appeara nces each year be- Orchard Park Baptist Mission fore iTBA * Professional near Buffalo Orchard Park group# - coUe * e university - ■ * nd persons, is the only Baptist Church in a population of 90,- 000, and is a part of the Fron tier Association of Western New York and the Northwest ern part of New Jersey. TW Joanna church was or- M R (M .ck) Burgee of 719 ganized in 1812 and Mr. Mitch- Shands st di<d early Monday eU is one of the four regular morning at a Columbia hospital full-time pastors to serve the after several months of declining church since that date. Mr. health. Mitchell was called in 1041 and A native of Laurens County, sreved until 1044 at which time he lived in Greenwood many he entered the United States years before he moved back to Army as a chaplain. He won this county 20 years ago. He lived two battle stars during his two in Clinton the past seven years, and one-half years of service. His parents were the late Robert In 1040, Mr. Mitchell was re- I- (Bob) and Alice Montjoy Bur- called to the Joanna church, ? ess He was employed at Whit- then Goldville Baptist Church, * en Village and was a member and the organization has shown °* Davidson Street Baptist a marked growth since that Church. He had won many med- tmie. The present membership als for dahlias be entered in Is 721, with 968 of this number hower 8hows 1,1 ^ *ate. coming through baptism. The Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sunday school has 48 depart- Maltee Wilson Burgess; two sons, menu and classes with an en- Robert w Burgess of Columbia rollment of 641. The WMU has and James N - Burgess of Clin- 12 functioning organizatkms ton; two brother. James I. tmd with 172 enlUted. The Training f Iarold of LaureM; *** Union consisU of 16 depart- tw £ ^ ran d chl ldren uepwir p unera j services were conduct- ments and unions with an en- „, . .p. . ed Tuesday at 4 p. m. at David- rollment of 139. The service street Baptist Church by \ furnished by five Rev Floyd H ell.ms and Rev. trained choir groups with 66 John Atkin8on Burial was in voices. The physical facilities Edgewood Cemetery at Green- have grown in proportion to wood. the membership increase under Pallbearers were Furman La the leadership of the Michells, Groon, James Stogner, Lester with a present church budget Longshore, Davis Pitts, O. L. of $49,000. Turner, Wallace Patterson and Mr. Mitchell’s family lives Ben Martin, in Anderson, and Mrs. Mitch ell’s family in Newberry. HOSPITAL NEWS Patients currently at Bailey Memorial Hospital include: Enoree—Miss Carol M. Ivey. Kinards—Mrs. Gertrude Ful- mon. ■ • , , ’ . Mountville — Mrs. Marie B. Bannister. Laurens—Mrs. Annie Garrett, Mrs. Yvonne Walker and baby boy. Nelson baby boy, and Shelton Rimer, Jr. Joanna—Mrs. Gertie A Shav. er and baby boy, Mrs. Sofia L. Jaskin, Mrs. Faye R. Davis and Alvin W. Bedenbaugh. Clinton—Mrs. Lee D. Cope land and baby girl, Mrs. Nancy G. Phillips and baby boy, Mrs. Doris B. Cannady and baby girl, Mrs. Rom M. Shockley and baby boy, Mrs. Betty K. Walker and baby boy, William T. Evans, Clifton Adair, Cart- ton King, Homer R. Jones, Harry E. Baldwin, James A. Heaton, Bertha B. Rogers, Mrs. Frances McCrary, Mrs. Datie T. Estes, Mrs. Annie R. Ginn, Mrs .Leona B. Shaver, Mrs. Ola C. Mauldin, Nina O’Cain, Mrs. Grace Young, Mrs. Nor ma J. Hamilton, Mrs. Ger trude H. Samples and Mrs. Ethel Baker. Colored patiente include: Mountville—Lillie Mae Boyd. Cross Hiil—Miss May EUa Miller and Elick Moses. Clinton—Gus Coleman, Geo. E. Young, Mrs. Margaret Ab ney, Arvin Wilson, Mrs. Ro berta C. Dendy, Mrs. Stella BaUey, John H. Williams, Le roy Davis and Miss Mary Alice Bell. Discharged patiente include: Atlanta, Ga.—Frank M. Swift, m. Clemson—William C. Wilson. Kinards — Mrs. Mary Mer chant and baby boy, and Lionel A. Dickson. Laurens—Bliss Ruth Rhodes, Mrs. A. J. Penland and baby boy, Bliss E. Jacqueline, Mrs. Ruth F. Nelson and baby boy, Mrs. Charles Reece and baby boy, Mrs. James Whetstone Bolt, and Miss Nancy Lyons. Joanna—Miss Norma Colletta son, Robert P. Hamer, Mrs. Jesse R. Daniel, Charles Cok er, Mrs. Maggie Cheek .and baby girlT Mrs. James L. Bur den and baby girl, Mrs. Corrie Compton, James Arthur Hea ton, Blrs. Inez Pruitt, John H. Dowdle, Wiliam T. Evans, Mrs. Leona B. Shaver, Mrs.. William Snow, Mrs. Neely Hamilton, James A. Heaton, Carlton King, Mrs. Frances McCrary, Kenneth A. King, Blrs. J. W. Mills, Mrs. James L. Moates, Mrs. Richard Moore, Boyce W. Martin, Mrs. Mar garet Oswalt, Gholdie W. Sim mons, Obe L. Thornton, Miss Freida Ann Crowe, William P. Thrift, Robert L. Haskins, Mrs. Wesley Ivester and Mrs. Ella N. Denson. Colored discharges include: Mountville — Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller. Cross HUl—Mrs. Sallie Wash ington. Cinton—Mrs. Lela Mae B. Butler and Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Price? First Baptist Church To Hold Picnic Wednesday evening, Septem ber 23, at 7:30 o’clock a pic nic will be held on the grounds of the First Baptist Church. The picnic this year will take the place of the loyalty dinner and is a part of the Forward Program of Christian Steward ship. Members of the church are asked to bring a picnic lunch. GuiUermin Guest Speaker At LeesyfHe Pierre GuiUermin, dean of the Southern Methodist College, Orangeburg, will be the guest speaker at the evening service at the Leesville Southern Meth odist Church on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7:30. A film strip giving the his tory of the Southern Methodist College will also be shown dur ing the service. a sister, Mrs. Mary B. Jones of Side Baptist Church by l&v. flt Laurens. McDonald and Rev. Alvi* Boone. Funeral services were conduct- Burial was in Forest Lawn Corn ed Tuesday at 3 p. m. at North ctery. “ Miss Irene Bunion Laurens — Miss Irene Bunton, 61, died early Monday morning at a Columbia hospital after sev eral years of declining health. A native of Anderson County, she lived in Laurens County many years. Her parents were the late A. A. and Sallie Vaughn Bunton. She attended North Side Baptist Church near her. Surviving are a brother, L. V. Bunton of Rt. 2, Laurens, and CREDITOR’S NOTICE All persons having claims against the state of Edith P. Ful mer, deceased, are hereby noti fied to file the same duly veri fied, with the undersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make payment likewise. John H. Fulmer, Executor Sept. 19, 1964. From menus to mailings We print everything right Cards to catalogs, bilb to broadsides ... what ever youi printing needs, yon can count on us for quality workmanship, dependable service, reasonable cost. Free estimates. 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Cason, asstet- Arrested at the still which ant superintendent of the Up- was burrowed underground in per South Carolina Conference, the wooded area were two men win be the speaker. Identified by officers as Lester Dinner will be served in the Evans Furman C. Cantrell, church dining room following Participating in the raid were morning services. Laurens County Sheriff R. Eu- The afternoon service will gene Johnson and Deputy C. D. feature singing by the “Re- Benjamin, Federal Agents Ben gents Quartet” of Laurens, Bishop, T. D. Dubose, R. H. “Jennings Trio” of Augusta, Jernigan and Phil Bohr, and Ga., and other groups. The SLED Agent J. V. Morris. public is invited to attend. G0SSARD smooths yoor figoro SaoAa Iguif11naajp Hire iwvuiy Hires M ANSWER” HA ADJUSTS TO FIGURE CHANGES 2.50 Princess-shaped inserts of Lycra* spandex adjust to each tide’s day-to-day changes. While cotton. 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