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I Clinton, S. C., October 13, 1966 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Joanna — A Thriving ^ Community Since 1814 titioner, and has been at her that of the welfare of our tide, appearing in The Char- mcnt ‘God Is Dead’ is pitiful iour of the world today.” task of spreading love and fellowman. Intte News, which 1 have en- to read. It can only indicate This letter is so wonderful good will in this community “After reading the article joyed for many years. complete ignorance of the that I want to share it witfti any, many years. j-j r {j cor ge Crane is oc- “Most Christians are aware omni-presence, omnipotence, you. Mrs. Richardson is ab- She opens her letter: Dear curre( j to me that y 0U m ight that‘Man’s extremity is God’s the availability of the One solutely right, as is also Dr, nen s of . utual nterest g et sorne helpful points for opportunity,’ and this publlc^dPnd Only God for all man- Crane. God is available to your Everyday Counselor ar- ity given to the absurd state- kind, the much needed Sav- all of us through Jesus Christa EVERYDAY COUNSELOR C ARD OF THANKS We wish to express our gratetul appreciation to our friends and relatives for cards, flowers and meals which were prepared at the OFFICE SUPPLIES CHRONICLE PUB. CO. Joanna is a most progres- in 1955, succeeding his late sive and growing community father. Under his guidance, in the lower part of Laurens other new plants were built County, just six miles south- in rapid succession. This pro cast of Clinton on S. C. High- gressive forward look is ex- By DR HERBERT SPAUGH time of the death of" our fa- way 76. pected to continue. — ther and husband. The files of the Post Off- Around Joanna is a fertile “Religion promotes better The family of Bennie Brewer ice Department record the es- farming section and is noted health. And active partner- tablishment of a post office for its cattle and dairies. Jo- gh j p w jth'the Almighty is in- in the aTea about 1814, since anna has more than 35 busi- surance f 0 r longer life,” ae- a postmaster was appointed ness firms including a bank corc |j n g to Dr. George W. at that time. During its long and REA Office. 1 Crane, writing some weeks and interesting history it has a new look is noted .in Jo- a go in the Christian Science had three names. First called a nna with the adding of a new Sentinel. Martin’s Depot then in 1883 shopping area with ample widely read co i umnist it became Goldville, which parking. In the area is the ig not only a doctor of mcdi . name it carried until August new post offite with modern cjne but ' also a doctor of 1948 when it was changed to conveniences. For the first philosophy. Furthermore he Joanna - 7 time in the history of the post is a llving cxamp i c of t h( . To the question as “why the office, delivery service was es- truth o{ t!lis statement. He is community was called Gold- tablished with the Inaugura- active in his church and for ville”, this is the way the tion of city delivery last year. over 25 years has taught a story is told. During and fol- Serving the people of the Sunday School class in a lowing the War between the community is one physician large Chicago church. He States, Jim Blalock served as and located here is a modern practices what he preaches, overseer for large farms in dinic. However hospital pa- j th ti ! t whi h Chester County. Mr. Blalock tients are referred to Bailey cr e nce is made Tbove he was able to run the blockade Memorial Hospital located in wr it es - “At present 20 000 000 and get some of his cotton Clinton. patients descend on us mcd i C s shipped out during the war, The pcop i e 0 f the commun- every week. Yet, 10,000.000 which was paid lor in E ng- jty are spiritually alert, and (50%) have no diagnosable hsh gold. He came with his ^ active in the local physical ailments at all! And wealth to Martin s Depot the churches representing deno- a high percentage of- those present site of Joanna. Mr. m jnations including Baptist, neurotic patients are the non- Blalock invested his gold in Methodist, Catholic, Presby- church folks. They enshrine lands and so much gold was terian, Church of God, and us physicians as if we were so dazzling and unseen before Holiness. little gods and tend to wor- y e pcope o is sic ion, jo an na is a part of School ship us in lieu of the Almighty. District No. 56 and the high “But the people who are school students attend school active in their local church in Clinton. The two elemcn- and who thus widen their tary schools located here have mental outlook, are not as an approximate enrollment of neurotic.” He points to the 400 children. value of active and regular Among the civic organiza- participation in the various tions are a Lions Club, a Moos activities of the church, in- tions are a Lions Club, a eluding “missionary proj- Moose Lodge and Woman’s ects.” ’67 Chevrolet Everything new dial could happen in styling... happened! 55M| who had been reduced to near starvation during the hard ships of war, they decided to call the little settlement Gold- villc. Milton Road, a princi pal thoroughfare through Jo anna, derived its name from the fact that it was one of the roads leading into Milton, now only a crossroads six With bright bold grille styling so proud it extends all around the front fenders. A graceful, sweeping new roof line, gently sloping rear window and an interior you'll just have to seel miles south of Joanna, but at . . . . one time center of trade be- , ge P Umbe ( r ° f thl ! Then he adds this corollary: fore the coming of the- rail- yauth are " ien ^ b c rs of the girl .. 0 ne reason why we find so roads. an A d . Boy Scout Tro °P s - . many addicts of taverns and Joanna is a growing com- ^a 00 rCS1 " tran q uilizer dru g s is the fact munity with the economy bal- .. . S ’ . ™. U " ^ leaders P re - those victims have not learned anced between industry and L n U Ure or oan ' the healthful benefits of chan- agriculture. Textile and wood- neling their surplus energy work are the main manufac- into constructive teamwork turing concerns. A large with God. concerns, source of income is provided through the payroll of Green wood Mills Joanna plant, for merly known as Joanna Cot ton Mills. Joanna Cotton Mills began operation in 1900 as a small manufacturing plant, later being purchased by the Regnery interests of Chicago, which controlcd the Joanna Western Mills Company. On July 12, 1965, Greqnwood Mills acquired the Joanna plant. Today some 1300 peo ple are employed and a vast renovation is underway. The Greenwood Mill family is comprised of 14 plants which rae part of a heritage which dates back to 1889. That was the year William Lownes Durst founded the Greenwood Cotton Company. The late J.| C. Self was elected president of the Company in 1908. Under his leadership the firm con tinued its growth into the for ties. J. C. Self, Jr., became the president of Greenwood Mills ONE GIFT -J-v WORKS MANY WONDERS The above was sent to me by one of Charlotte’s most saintly and oeloved women, a friend of long standing, Mrs. Margaret C. Richardson. She is a Christian Science prac- Thanks... ... to ,lhe pcopie of South Carolina for llie big vole of confidence in the Stale Treasurer’s race October 4. I shall strive to be worthy of your trust. (irady L. PATTERSON Paliticol Ad Potd for by Grady l PatUrton More comfort, new safety too • Improved steering makes cornering even easier. • New-type body mounts give you a smoother, quieter ride. • There's an 8-track stereo system you can order! 80-minute tape, free! • Add our fully automatic Comfortron heating and air conditioning. • Enjoy new driving ease with a completely restyled instrument panel. • Luxurious interiors! You wonder where your living room leaves off and your Impala begins. • New GM-developcd energy-absorbing steering column. • Seat belts, front and rear, with pushbutton buckles. Now... at your Chevrolet dealer's PLAXIC0 CHEVROLET, (NC 39-17-97 w. MAIN ST. CLINTON, S. (. TELEPHONE 833-0040 APRIL SHOWER PEAS NO. 303 CAN A-(i OROUNI) COFFEE 1 LB. BAG Views . . . And Previews Andrei A. .Gromyko, Soviet Foreign Minister: “'Die aggressor has come to Vietnam, the aggressor should leave.” Hubert H. Humphrey, Vice- President: “The first qual ity of a good education is good manners. Some people flunk the course.” Ludwig Erhard, Chancellor of West German: “My relations with the United States arc most friend ly even if we disagree once in a while.” Arthur J. Goldberg, U. S. Ambassador to the U. N.: “There is no magic in the United Nations save what we its members bring to it . . . our irreducible awareness of our common humanity and our consequent will to peace.” Richard Nixon, former Vice- President: “Any nation that trades with an enemy of the United States should receive no for eign aid.” Harley O. Staggers, member of the House (D., W. Va.): “I am convinced that every housewife in America wants the (truth-in-packing) bill.” Richard H. Overholt, M. D., director of the Ovehholt Thoracic Clinic in Boston: “In Massachusetts,- one out of 10 smokers who die, die of lung cancer, and the picture is the same across the coun try.” A-G ALL FLAVORS i/ 2 GALLON - GROCERIES - Hunt's—Pizza or Hickory Flavored * > 11 (>/.. Bottle CATSUP 15c Van (’amp’s K> Oz. Cans PORK and BEANS 2 for 29c Borden’s Silver Cow Limit: (i With $5.00 Order Tall Cans EVAPORATED MILK 6 for 89c Poss Southern HASH, 16 oz. can 39c Strict matin’s L5 Oz. Pkj;. Penguin Fudge COOKIES 45c FROZEN FOODS Chef’s Clmi.e French Fried 2 Lb. Bag POTATOES 25c Mo ton’s Beef - Turkey - Chicken 8 Oz. POT PIES 3 for 55c Duke's Mayonnaise Quart Jar Limit: 1 With $5.00 or More Grocery Order, Please! iii i.y. tr POSS SOUTHERN Hi OZ. CAN ICE MILK .. 39c “ARKfT SPECIALS ^ HASH....39c Fresh BEEF LIVER, lb 39c Southern Roll Vi Lb. Patties OLEO 2 for 19c EGGS .. * k>dium . 2 dozen 99c FRESH PRODUCE Sweet POTATOES, lb 5c Golden Ripe BANANAS ... 2 lbs. 19c Tender CARROTS, cello pkg 10c Irish POTATOES, 10 lb. bag 49c FREE! FREE! Come in and register for a Zenith Portable Phonograph to he ariven away FREE! Nothing to buy. Drawing to be held Sat., Oct. 29, at 5:30 p. m. You do not have to be present to win. Prices Effective October 13-14-15 AUTO INSURANCE W. S. Hatton Insurance Agency Clinton Mills Store — Lydia Mills Store 833-0710 FREE DEUVERY SERVICE Phone 833-0631 ■ -4i,