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7 I fUMmtt 8. e„ Thursday, October 20, 1966 4 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Fall And With cold weather approaching, it ia well to remind readers that fires— destroying homes and property — will be occurring more frequently in the next few months. • The loss of life and property from fires in the United States is still a stag gering one, and the average person will be surprised to know that IZ.OOO peo ple lost their lives last year from fires. Property loss in 1965 was nearly $1.75 billion. According to the National Fire Pro tection Association, the main causes of building fires were careless use of smoking materials, defective or over heated heating and cooling equipment, and defective electrical wiring and equipment. Now is a good time to have your furnace and other heating equipment checked before the colder weather ar rives. You may save your home and the lives of your loved ones. Subject: Advertising Once again a carpetbagger from Harvard has ended up in Washington, and once again we are being treated to the sort of stuff that, presumably, passes for thinking in Cambridge. This time the subject is advertising, treated in depth by one Donald F. Tur ner, from Harvard Law School, natural ly. Professor Turner is another of fair Harvard’s gifts to government, now en sconced in the Department of Justice as anti-trust chief, no less. In that ca pacity he recently addressed a group of lawyers at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. In the great Crimson tradition, Pro fessor Turner called for more govern ment controls, this time to keep a tight rein on advertising claims and ex penditures. As proof that Big Brother in Wash ington should keep a close watch on ad vertising, the profsesor stated a shock ing fact: “Industries with high advertising outlays tended to earn profit rates which were about 50 per cent higher than those which did not . . .” Atguing from this he called for gov ernment Controls. Presumably this would open the doors of bureaucratic opportunity for another wave of Har- Vard profs and law graduates, to draft infinite legalistic regulations to protect the public against their own wishes and desires. > When voters elect a cheap man t they get cheap service that is the- most ex pensive luxury the country has. ****** * • * •» Advertising is the art of persuading a buyer that what you have to sell is worth more to him than his money. * * * * There is more to being a good teach er than a knowledge of a subject. Babson’s Point of View On Proposed Grand Canyon Dams By ROGER W. BABSON Babson Park, Mass., October 20—Per haps no federal program has stirred so much notional controversy as the Bureau of Reclamation’s proposal to build two huge dams on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon area, though not within the present limits of the National Park. WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED This plan is of vital economic interest to every man, woman, and child in America be cause it is part of an over-all project design ed to assure water sufficiency in the South west, because it involves the expenditure of many, many millions of dollars of taxpay ers’ money, and because it will change the face of a considerable* portion of the Grand Canyon. The building of the dams would be only one phase of a program which will cost us nearly $2 billion to carry through. Curiously enough, the proposed dams themselves will not bring any new water to Arizona or to any other section of the na tion. Their sole purpose will be to generate auxiliary electric power. It is planned that the proceeds from the sale of such power would be used to help defray the cost of the whole* Central Arizona Project, including the expense of diverting water from the Co lumbia River all the way to the Southwest! EFFECT ON GRAND CANYON Conservationists naturalists, and sports men have rallied in sizable numbers in an effort to have the Grand Canyon from being altered by the erection of these two giant dams. Their concern for the preservation of the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the canyon is shared by millions of Americans who have been thrilled by its wonders. Of course, there are also many other people who take the view that the Grand Canyon— for all its natural splendor—is essentially a vast wilderness. These people feel no alarm at the idea of flooding miles and miles of the area. In fairness to both groups, we must give serious consideration to what we will gain by this proposal and to what we will lose by it before Congress makes a final decision. In time, of course, we shall acquire a new source of public electric power. But in gain ing it we shall reduce the Colorado. River— which has been described as having “no counterpart for unspoiled scenic grandeur in this world”—to two great MServWrs. And we shall have changed forever the contour in THE AMERICAN WAY Highlights From Clinton High By KAYRAN COX Pi n & CHS has really been rockin’ this week! Yes, people, Homecoming is almost here. And there are so many dif ferent parts to Homecoming. First, on. Friday afternoon there’s the big parade which will be led by the Student Council car. Then you will see the great CHS band, fol lowed by this year’s crown- bearer, Rosalyn Martin. Then will come the three finalists for Miss CHS, Julia Sadler, Judy Templeton, and Brenda Watts. After these beauties, the senior football players’ sponsors will appear in all kinds of beautifully-decoratr ed cars. Then more cars, car rying representatives from each of CHS’s many clubs, will be seen. As the parade ends, though the real Homecoming will truly begin. All the sponsors and the candidates for Miss CHS will hurry home to roll their hair and file their nails for the big night. Finally, it will come. All the lovely spon sors will walk out on the field in beautiful suits and hats. Then the three girls seeking the title of Miss CHS will ner vously appear on the field, and watch, along with tjhe other 13, the first half of the football game. Now, the time has come. The entire football field will become quiet, and the only sound will be “And Miss CHS for 1966 is . . .” The only question is—With three such lovely, spirited, deserv ing girls, who can say which one is best? $10.00 and other consid tions. Luther C. Nabors thy H. Minick, lot on Ave., Laurens, for $10.00 and other considerations. * MARRIAGE LICENSES Monroe Leake and LuciUft Hattie Suber of Clinton. Roy Kent Cannady and Irene Elizabeth Craine dC Fountain Inn. Joe Williams and Ityinnie Lee Heath of Greenville. * Lonnie Harold Osborne and Priscilla Nan Williamson <jf Clinton. Junior Wilburn May of Mendenhall, Miss., and Caro lyn Virginia Hairston of Clin- ton . , Frank O’Neal Fortner and Betty Jean Holcombe of Woodruff. Lumas Luster Rice and Catherine Pulley of Gray Court. How's That Again? Stories Behind Words By William S. Penfield Three Sheets in the Wind * The chain or rope at the bottom of a sail is called a sheet. It is used to shorten or extend the sail. If the sheet is ijet free there is no restraint on the sail and it flaps in the wind useless. A sheet Ifct free is said to be “in the wind.” If the sheets on all three of a shin’s sails are in the wind, the vessel reels without direction. The staggering of a drunken person was lik ened to the reeling of a ship in this condition. Such a person was said to be, like the ship, “three sheets in the wind.” Youth Wants to Know By RANDY GRIFFITH SALUTING TtlE JOAN NA & KINARD AREA. SAVE WITH WONDER ONE-CENT IN THE BIG 10-DAV ORIGINAL What is the number one problem facing teen-agers? Without a doubt it is the personal problem of being accepted by their age mates. In the childhood years, two or three friends often chum together, but when one reach es the teens, to be a member of a special set becomes quite important. This is particular ly true among girls. Young ladies are more concerned about the finer details of so cial life than boys. Clothes tastes and different activi ties are governed by the things “others” do. To be included in the band or even to be on the football team, for example, is often less rewarding than to be sin gled out as being socially ac ceptable by a certain clique or “gang.” After all, there are cliques within a football team or band. If one is not accepted by a particular group, he may feel that he is branded as “unde sirable.” This may have last ing effects on the person’s personality. Because the im age we have of ourselves is largely determined by the way other people people act toward us. Of course, we help others to create a good image of ourselves. The group helps us to grow as individuals. But, remem ber, individuals make up the group. And in the last analy sis the individual is most im portant. Public Records W. E. Dunlap, Clerk of Court, to M. H. Hunter, Jr., lot in Ralph Waldrep subdi vision, Laurens Township, for $3700.00. Daisy E. Eichelberger and Harriet E. Roland to M. H. Hunter, Jr., lots on Hampton St., Laurens, for $10.00. Robert M. Vance to Ben A. Bridgeman .72 of an acre in the City of Clinton for $10.00 and other considerations. Columbus Roosevelt Ste phens to North American Acceptance Corporation, lot in the City of Laurens for STARTS THURSDAY OCTOBER 13 AMERICA'S GREATEST DRUGSTORE EVENT! HUNDREDS OF ITEMS AT 2 for;: THfcJ ’RICE OF t? PLUS* A PENNY! ’ NATIONALLY ADVERTISE!) on Television and Radio and in Sunday newspapers Howard's Pharmacy' “Your Rexall Store” ; Dial 833-1640 ' toe Cans On Dependability Dependability is a trait in human t>eings which is often underrated and which should be cultivated by every young man and woman—and others, too, for th*t matter. Today’s young men and women can take a job and leave it, and be fired, front one job and find another, and can usually find a way to obtain enough motley to, get s by qn, one way or the other. AH of this is good, except for tlie fapt that, aji ,et^y life does not neces- sarily build character. « Perhaps it is better to have the easy times: and the advantages that go with them rather than tight times. It is nevertheless desirable to see the pres ent generation develop the qualities of Teliability and dependability which were the hall-mark of the success of many great 4mericans. It will be noted that many of the top executives in the business world are far more eager to perform a personal service for a small profit than many of today’s youngsters, who seem to lack-tho fire and the will, to. please that are so necessary if one is to attain real success and content ment. and character of the Grand Canyon, de stroying in the process many urttque records of nature’s changes through the ages. ECONOMIC FEASABILITY Monthly, almost daily, the need for water in the Southwest becomes more acute. Cali fornia is vying with neighboring states for a bigger share of this vital element, and there just isn’t enough to go a round. The Central Arizona Project, which includes bringing water all the way from the Columbia River, may or may not be the best solution to this grave problem. If the Colorado River itself can provide some of the additional water needed, why must that diversion include these costly dams with their despoiling of the Grand Can yon and even of the integrity of the river itself? It should be noted also that federally built and operated dams have a poor record when it comes to paying their way. Even the great Hoover Dam has paid back only 20 per cent of its cost so far. Also there should be some question as to the economic feasability of adding to public electric power to compete with private power companies. EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES Surely, there must be some other, and perhaps more practical, ways to finance the Central Arizona Project. At any rgte, be fore our Senators and Congressmen vote to despoil the Grand Canyon, they might wel! ponder those words of President Theodore Roosevelt: “I want to ask you to do one thing in your own interest and in The inter est of the country—to keep this great wonder of nature (the Grand Canyon) as it now is. Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.” CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1966 ®Inf (Glintim (Cljrnntrlp Established 1900 July 4, 1889 — WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — June 13. 1955 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Out-of-County One Year, $4.00; Six Months, $2.50 One Year,/$5.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. POSTMASTER: Send Form 3579 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anony mous communicaions will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of Its correspondents. No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for omission or error occurring in advertisements or news matter, but correction will be made in the next issue when no. event will liability be assumed when merchandise is price. ftteatk)^ is directad to it In no. event wil liability fimi (p Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association '■ :■"? »■■■■-—'■» - ■ 1 11 —” ~ ‘ —. National Advertising Representative: AimUQIlf PRESS ASSOCIATION New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia TT Mountville Was Moved Three Miles Mountville is named Mount ville for at the time the com munity was established it was situated on. the highest mount in Laurens County. The community is located oh "the Greenwood Highway, eight miles south of Clinton on State Highway 72. When it first became known as Mount ville it was situated some three miles north of its pres- etot location. After the build ing of the Seaboard Railway, t h e community gradually mo^ed and centered around the railroad. Th|e economy of Mountville is chiefly agricultural prod- ucts/ It is known for its farnlj, dairies, and timber. Loci ^d there is one of the largwrt gins and seed cleaners in the county. Mountvilje is blessed with fine churches. Also they have good community participa tion in club activities. Two large churches are centered in the community, Baptist and Presbyterian. Social activities include the Mountville Grange, Home Demonstra tion Club, and Garden Club. Mountville was the first school in the state of South Carolina to consolidate. Once having an accredited high school, it now has only ele mentary grades with junior high and high school students commuting to Clinton. hett speaking of Mountville, everyone in the community and' neighboring towns think of barbecue. Walter Lnch, an elderly citizen, is noted for his preparation of fine barbe cue. At most large gather ings in the county, when food is mentioned, Mr. Lynch’s barbecue is served. The citizens of Mountville are proud of their commun ity and heritage. "It’s not the biggest in size that counts,” the citizens say, “but the big- . gest in heart.” - . 1 * V * • Church Sponsors Stew Saturday - The Church of God of Prophecy is sponsoring a chicken stew this coming Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning at 11 a.m. Proceeds from the project will be used for mis sion funds. A MESSAGE OF IMPORTANCE CONCERNING YOUR SCHOOLS * * * . J . . . . . . • _ Dear Citizens of Laurens County School District 56: Faced with the necessity of providing and equipping school buildings within the next few years at a cost beyond the available money from the state and bonding potential of the District, the Board of Trustees requested the Laurens County Delegation to introduce legislation in the 1966 session of the General Assembly which would permit a vote in the general election of November, 15)66, on the question of increasing the limination on the bonded indebtedness from the present 8% to 16% of the assessed valuation of taxable property in the District. The present 8% was adopted in 1895. Since that time the cost of building and furnishings have increased many times. This is an attempt to bring the bonded limitatioq up to date. Af this time Laurens County School District 56 is in dire need of a new elementary school. A larger Junior High Sch«K»l will soon he needed and the rapid population growth which our Dis trict is experiencing indicates that our present high school buildings will soon be filled to capa city. These needs can be met only by increasing the funds available for the building and furnish ing of school. How can funds be made available? The first step will be a favorable vote for the constitutional amendment in the November general election. There will he ballots provided at the various vot- ing precincts with the following words printed thereon: Shall Section 5 of Article X of the Con stitution of this State be amended so as to permit School District No. 56 of Laurens County to increase its bonded indebtedness up to 16% of the assessed value of the taxable property thertiC In favor of the amendment ( ) Opposed to the amendment ( ) i ’ Those voting in favor of the amendment shall deposit a ballot with a check mark or cross in the square after the words in favor of the amendment, and those voting against the amendment shall mark the ballot with a cross or check mark in the square following the words opposed to the amendment. The Board of Trustees of School District 56 believes that the citizens should be encouraged to take part in all of the steps associated with the promotion of school building programs and the approval of funds necessary to carry out such programs. Participation by the citizens is a right and a privilege which should be constantly exercised. The citizens pay for buildings, therefore, they should be given every opportunity to express their ideas and judgement. The Board shall strive to keep you, the citizens, informed concerning all matters of school af fairs. 1 1 Your support is appreciated. Board of Trustees, Laurens County School Dist 56 James Von Hollen, Chairman R. P. Wilder, Superintendent »