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*■ '-a* THE CLINTON CHRONICLE (L Ci, TkMiMUy. April 2t, IMI.o NORMAN G. MEYERS WARREN WEISZ Meyers Retires as Head Of Clinton Cottons, Inc., Is Succeeded by Weisz Norman G. Meyers will re tire from the presidency of Clinton Cottons, Inc., Clinton Mills’ New York-based sales organization, effective May 21, it was announced here Lanny Wilkie Wins Spelling Contes! Lanny Wilkie of Gray Court- Owings Elementary School won the annual Laurens Coun ty Spelling Bee contest which took place April 16 at Laurens Central Elementary school. This marks the second con secutive victory in the contest for the Gray Court - Owings school. Second place honors went to Gaye Lashley. Central Ele mentary school, and third place was won by Judy Ro per, Laurens High. The annual Spelling Bee, which is sponsored by the An derson Independent and Dafly Mail, Anderson, wds entered by representatives from Clin ton Junior High, Ford, Gar- lington Street, Hickory Ta vern, Sanders Elementary, and Woodson schools. J. Leroy Burns, county su perintendent of education, and Mrs. T. li. Sumerel were in charge of the contest. Mr. Burns made the welcoming remarks and also presented to the three winners' medals given by the Laurens Ccunty Board' of Education. Judges for the contest in cluded Mrs. Davies Thopia- scfl, Miss Edith Hellams, and Mrs. Ethel Griffin. Young Wilkie will represent the county May 7 in the state contest to be held in Ander- son. this week. He will be suc ceeded by Warren Weisz. vice-president. * v Mr. Meyers, a 50 years' veteran in the industry, be gan his career in 1916 as an office boy with B-V-D Co. He rose through various posi tions with that company to become president of Lan- guerre Sales Co., selling agents for the mills owned* by B-V-D. Mr. Meyers joined Clinton Mills in 1948 to form Clinton Cottons, Inc. He has served as president of the selling house since its inception. During the past 16 years he has been closely associated with efforts firmly establish ing Clinton Mills as one of the nation’s major print cloth producers. Mr. Weisz, a native New' Yorker, was reared in Mont gomery, Ala. He majored in textile engineering at ”*Au- butTi University, prior to en tering military' services dur ing World War II. Following an honorable discharge' as Field Artillery Captain, after three and ,one-half years, he joined United Merchants in New York, in yam purchas- ig and later transferred to the cotton gray goods sales departnjent. He joined jthe sales staff of Clinton Cottons as salesman in 1949. Mr. Weisz was elected a member of the board of di rectors of Clinton Cottons. Inc., April 1. He will assume the presidency effective May 21. Other officers of the firm are Clinton residents George H. Cornelson, vice-president, W. Carlisle Neely, secreatry, and Robert M. Vance, treas urer. • ■ / Heavy Schedule Faces-PC Teams Led by the state champion golf team and the undefeated track squad, Presbyterian College spring athletes will compete in 11 events during the coming week. Blue Hose golfers, who nos ed out Wofford in a “sudden death’’ playoff in the South Carolina Intercollegiate Golf Tournament last week, will invade Georgia Tech on Fri day and then Furman next Monday. . .J— Trackmen of PC are sched uled to participate in the Da vidson relays on Saturday, then go to Spartanburg next Wednesday for another bout against the Wofford team they defeated by a narrow margin last week. Four tennis matches will pit the Hosemen against the University of North Carolina this Thursday, The Citadel on Friday and the University of Georgia and East Carolina College on Tuesday and Wed nesday of next week. The last three of these matches will be played on the PC courts and will just about conclude the home schedule. Only one oth- ei match is slated for Clinton. All three of the forthcom ing week’s baseball games will be played here — and against sports rivals of long standing. the other three members of the Little Four. After Wofford on Thursday afternoon. Presbyterian dia mond men will face Newberry next Monday and Erskine next Wednesday. REV. MICHAEL BOLUS I shampoo my rugs for 1* a foot!” wall-to-wall.. .or spots and paths BLL L Lustre RENT \ shampooer J onty $1 I T. E. JONES & SONS 200 W. Main St, FURNITURE S33-0423 DR. SEEL Visiting Speaker At Presbyterian Dr. David J. Seel, Presby terian U. S. medical mis sionary to Korea, will speak at both morning and evening services and also to youth groups of the First Presby terian Chuch Sunday. Home on furlough for the second time after 11 years of service at the Presbyte rian Medical Center in Chon- ju, Dr. Seel is expected to speak on his impressions of the Korean people from 1953 to the present. Dr. Seel, who also serves as an elder in the Zion Pres byterian Church in Chonju and in other capacities with which the church there is connected, is a graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn., and received his M.D. from Tulane School of Medi cine, did residencies in New Orleans and New York, and served in the U. S. Navy Medipal Corps. Revival Services To Begin Sunday At Lydia Church A series of revival services will begin Sunday evening at the Lydia Presbyterian Church, to include also the membership of Rock Bridge Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Gaynor Phillips is minister for both churches and he invites the public to attend the ser vices. Services will be held each evening at 7:30. Sunday through Friday. The visiting minister will be the Rev. Michael Bolus, pastor of Mar’s Hill Presby terian Church of Acworth, Ga. Mr, Bolus, a native of Johnson City, Tenn., is a gra duate of East Tennessee State and Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Ga. ., In connection with the re vival services, a special Bi ble study and prayer meeting will be held each morniilg, Monday through Friday, at 7 a.m., to last for approxi mately 40 minutes. The study will follow the serving of cof fee and doughnuts. The topic is “The Realization of the Holy Spirit in the Christian Life.” Attendants at the - >early morning services are request ed to "come as you are—in your working clothes.” Sermon titles for the even ing services are: Sunday—“God and Grave yards.” Monday—“The Stranger.” Tuesday—“Consider Your Ways.” Wednesday—“Wash Behind the Ears.” Thursday—“Is God a Fool?” Friday—“The Promise of Life.” Dr. Keisler Named Chaplain of Synod Dr. E. B. Keisler, interim pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, has been appoiote|d chaplain for the annual con vention of the South Carolina Synod of the Lutheran Church in America which will meet Monday through Wednesday of next week at White Rock in Bethel Lutheran Church.. The local congregation of St. John’s will be officially re presented by Robert I. Bo land, lay delegate, and Dr. Keisler. Sessions at the Synod will begin with a Monday evening service of Holy Communion at 7:30, the Rev. Karl W. Kin- ard, D. D., president of the Synod, as preacher. Dr. Keisler Sunday sermon topic will be “Our Shepherd ing God.” Fred L. Wilson Fred L. Wilson, 78, of 108 Hampton Ave., died at his diome Tuesday, April 12, at %:80 p. m. after two years of declining health. Native of Asheville, N. C., son of the late Leonard ahd Addle Wilson, he was a tex tile worker and operated a fishing camp near Waterloo. Surviving are his wifa, Mrs. Bertha Recton—Wilson; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Shir ley) Eckerson of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Helen Sinclair of Clinton; two sons, Fred Wilson Jr., of Clinton and Buck Wilson of Conway, Ark.; a brother, Carroll Wil son of Asheville, N. C.; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted Friday at 11 a- m. at Gray Funeral Home by Rev. M. J. Sanders. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Sher- field, J. p. Rushtoh, Henry Lawson and Bud MUlwood. Political Ahitouncements . FOR MAYOR I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Mayor of Clinton, and pledge to abide by the rides and regulations of the Democratic primary. J. j. CORNWALL ' r * ; V / - I b er «by announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Clinton, and'; pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the. Democratic primary. CARLES h. J0HNSON FOR ALDERMAN WARD ONE I hereby announce myself it candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward One, subject to the hiles and regu lations of the Democratic pri mary. , . i BOYD HOLTZCLAW I hereby announce myself a candidate ’ for Alderman from Ward One, subject to the rules ahd regulations of the Democratic pHniary, TOMMY WINDSOR WARD TWO I hereby announce myself a candidate for reflection as Alderman from. Ward Twd, subject to the hiles and regu lations -of the Democratic pri mary. S. A. (CHICK) •PITTS ♦ ^ * - t hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Two, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. TRUMAN OWENS I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward .Two, subject to the rules and regulations of the Deihotcatic pxiniary. W. ALVIN HUliBLE 2nd Lt. Johnson Completes Course x Second Lt. Mason C John son,'son of Mr. nnd Mm An sel R. Johnson, 117 N. Mm ion St., Joanna, completed n transportation officer course at the Army Transiiortation School, Fort Eustis, Vu , April 8. During the 9-week course, Lt. Johnson was trained in the procedures of transport ing military personnel and equipment. \ t*ll armluale of Clinton AIhhU. IJ Johnson en- *rrt *1 4«h Army last Febru ary alter n reiving a cpm- mis* o*^ Ihnnigh the Kcservo. Officer Training Corps 'prof gram . at Presbyterian Col* lege, where he received g H S degree In ltt<15. IF YOU DONT READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE 833-0541 1 Binky Wingord • Named Counselor Barringer F. Wingard, Jr., sbn of Col. and Mrs. B. F. Wingard of W. Walnut St., has been chosen to serve as a junior counselor for the 1966 Palmetto Boys State, which has been heia in re cent years at The Citadel in Charleston. This is the third time Wingard has been so honored. A member of the freshman class at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, “Binky” was selected from a group of 14 young men named to participate in the annual event, which is spon sored by the American Le gion. j Political Notice Reorganizationai meetings of the Republican precinct clubs- in the City of Clinton Laurens County, will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 28. These clubs ‘ Will meet at their us ual meeting places. Delegates elected at the above meetings will convene for a city convention in the Clinton Mill Community House at 8 p.m. the same evening. (Sighed) * • W. P. DIXON, County Chairman. Easy Reach! PAY HY MAIL — PAY HY CHECK You have to have plenty of s-l-r-e-t-e-h to reach everyone when paying those bills. Let the postman help you. It’s fast and safe to pay by check. BANK of CLINTON Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 3% Interest Paid on Savings Accounts Semi-Annually ^ . WARD TttttEE I hereby announce myself ¥ ltd i ’tahdifiite jor rfee Idermhn froth Ward three bject td the rules and fegu- Hons of Die Democratic pri- ihary. . ■ V ' < HARRY C. LAYTON ‘ U, h. L, - 1 v r*jr/>■ .' ward Four I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Four, subject to the rules and regu lations of the Democratic pri mary. LYNN W. COOPER, SR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Four, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. GENE S. LUCAS I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Four, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. . MARTIN MILLS. A NEW VALUE BREAKTHROUGH IN CARPET LUXURY BY MOHAWK Why buy a low-priced car when you can get a high-priced car with all this for the same money? Especially when those luxurious interiors, the Wide-Track ride and handling and a 121-inch wheelbase come behind that bold split grille and under the Pontiac nam> With at least 50 more standard horsepower from its 38sPeu. in. V-8 and a resale value the record books show year after year as one ot tne best. (And, 6t course, a standard seven-item safety package with things like backup lights.) What's more, we’re not just talking about a single "special" Catalina, either. All seven of them are priced down in the low-priced range. Come in and test-drive a Catalina todayl Wide-Track Pontiac Catalina (A .big, powerful Pontiac for less than $3000*.) Pontiac Motor Divl|loa 1] •Manutactwror-* tuOOMtod rrtalt oric*, lor Catalina *• and 4-door s-dans and J- and 4-door hardtoe* art all iMt ttiar. >3000. Th-s* prtcM Include awlaa tat and »uag«Wd doaltr dalirory and handling charge>. Transportation charge,, stele end locel Uses, acceaaorlei and optional aguipmant additional. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PONTIAC DEALER , WARD FIVE I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Five, subject Id the rules and regu lations of the Democratic pri mary. GEORGE W. BAGWELL WAU> SIX I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Six, subject to the rules and regu lations of the Democratic pri mary. TALMADGE SANDERS I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman Oram Ward Six, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. G. FRANK LYDA I hereby announce myself « candidate for Alderman from Ward She, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. ” - JAMES C; CRAINE. Popularity ...made ofAcrilan* in the super-wear patented Trendtex weave Never have you walked over such a luxuriously springy surface, looked at such a rich-looking car pet that wore such a low price tag. Here is a carpet value event you can’t afford to miss! Its lush pile is made of famous, use-tested Acrilan acrylic and modacrylic to look better longer. The many soft, sparkling colors of Popularity which make decorat- s ing so easy, its resistance to soiling and heaviest traffic, add up to a fine carpet with the kind of last ing beauty and strength for which you would expect to pay dollars more! We don’t ask you to believe us. Come in, see Popu larity for your own amazement. Q ONLY $ 8 95 sq. yd. - Installed By Factory Trained Mechanics LAWSON Y.W - J- - ' _ f + rj 1AAAA1+J ** ■JL-j-Lil.