The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, January 16, 1969, Image 3

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THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C^ January 16, 1969—S-A Bingham Praises YMCA Progress; Outlines Goals In his annual report, J ohn B ing- ham, director of the Clinton YMCA, said the local organiza tion carried out “one of the larg est and most comprehensive pro grams ever produced by a YMCA in its first year of operation, to my knowledge.' Bingham also said, “With all of the success we have had and all the good things that can be spoken about the year 1968, we have only reached the first pla teau. Many things are yet to be done. Much program is yet to be developed to meet the many needs that exist in our community.' “A building program to provide the necessary facility to carry on much needeir activities will need all of our attention and energy to accomplish. We can see these needs as we look at our crime rates, especially among the youth of our country, or read our daily newspaper, or even !ook around our own neighborhoods.* “We are convinced that our program and purposes are needed now more than ever before. 4 “With these things accom plished, 1968 will go down in the history of the Clinton Com munity as the year the Young Men’s Christian Association started. So as we enter into a new year, may we grow even more in our determination to be a little more effective and more devoted to our task and responsibilities in moving forward to the day when a complete YMCA facility will be built and dedicated to the youth of this community. . .” Bingham presented his report Friday at a meeting of the board of directors and officers at Mary Musgrove Hotel. His report shows a total aggre gate attendance of 139,965 for the year. Young people participat ed in a total of 212 teams or groups in activities ranging from sports to clubs. A total of 1,509 meetings were sponsored by the YMCA, including games, club meetings, dances and day camps. The YMCA sponsored 32 youth basketball teams for boys and girls; eight men’s basketball teams; 21 youth clubs; two tourna ments; 17 baseball teams; four men’s softball teams; 28 swim ming programs; two day camps; activities at four playgrounds. In addition, the YMCA was the meet ing place for Cub Scouts, par ties, family reunions, adult groups and various committees. GULF GRANT FOR PC—The physics department Monday by district sales manager, J. H. Griffith of of Presbyterian College has received a $1,000 de- Greenville. Shown at left is President Marc C. partmental assistants grant from Gulf Oil Corpora- Weersing. Looking on are Powell A. Fraser, P.C. tion as part of the company’s national aid to educa- Development Director; and Gulf sales representa tion program. Presentation of the check was made tive, Jack Gresham of Clinton. Pvt. Elledge's Parents Receive Bronze Star Clinton High Highlights The nation’s fourth highest combat medal, the Bronze Star (with combat V), and seven other awards were presented posthu mously to Private First Class Wayne C. Elledge during cere- minies aboard the Naval Air Station Jan. 10. Private Elledge, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Elledf of Cross Hill, was killed in Act ion in Vietnam on October 13, 1968. Accepting the medal frop Col onel Leonard M. PedersBn, Pro fessor of Military Science at Texas A&I University, were Pri vate, Professor of Military Science at Texas A&I University, were Private Elledge's parents, Storekeeper First Class and Mrs. Frank C. Elledge. Also present at the ceremonies was Navy Cap tain Patrick F. Cunningham, Na val Air Station Commanding Of ficer. Private Elledge attained the awards for heroism while serv ing as a radio-telephone operat or attached to “B” Company, F irst Battalion, E ighth Infantry of the Fourth Infantry Division, in the Republic of South Vietnam. While on a reconnaisance pa trol near Dak To, Private Elledge's platoon came under V let Cong attack. He was wounded in the first volley, but continued to return fire. During an enemy attempt to regroup, Private Elledge tried to repair the unit’s damaged radio, but before he could complete repairs the enemy launched a second attack during BY LINWOOD COX Many CHS ’ers were very much relieved Monday when Principal Wilmont Shealy announced that report cards would not be issued until January 23. This week’s Lindsey Speaks At PC Tuesday A human motivation engineer will explain why people act as they do when he speaks Tuesday at tbe 10 a.m. assembly in Belk Auditorium at Presbyterian Col lege. Everett C. Lindsey of Cincin nati, Ohio, will get help from his audience to prove that most peo ple use only 15 percent of their abilities. Motivating people to use the other 85 percent is the theme of his program. Lindsey is personnel advisor to Gulf Oil Corporation of Houston, Tex. He holds bache lor’s and master’s degrees in trade and industrial education from Oklahoma State University. A lay minister of the Metho dist Church, Lindsey is a member of the International Platform Assn. Dendy Named To 2nd Term David E. Dendy of Clinton has accepted reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Upper Savannah Development District He previously served a one- year term on the first board of directors for the district and now has been reappointed for a three- year term. Claude Crocker of Clinton also is a member of the board. The district includes Abbe ville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick and Saluda counties. The Chronicle DONNY WILDER Editor and Publisher Established 1900 Published every Thursday by the Chronicle Publishing Com pany. Subscription rate (payable in advance)—one year, $4.00; six months, $2.50; out of county- one year, $6.00. Second class postage paid at Clinton, S. C. Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, S, C. 29325. Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association. National Advertising Repre sentative: American Press Asso ciation, New York, Chicago, De troit, Philadelphia. postponement was the result of the flu epidemic at CHS. / Each day of the past week was marked by the absence of over 100 students and 7 teachers. Be cause so many students were ab sent from classes, the make-up exams are being held this week during regular class periods. Although many students were pleased with the postponement of reports, the Seniors were very much disappointed. Because of this delay, the Seniors will have to wait a few more weeks be fore their rings will be distribut ed. As graduation draws near, the Seniors are paying for diploma covers. Soon they will be buying their rings, and later they will be renting caps and gowns. ing Basic training at Fort Polk. Louisiana. year-old soldier were held at McFall Chapel, Naval AirStation Kingsville, on October 25. The body was flown that same day to Cross Hill for funeral services. The Frank EHedges presently live in Kingsville where Mr. Elledge is stationed on military duty. They have four other child ren, Gary, 16; Keith, 15; Dora, 9; and Patrick, 4. Memorial Services for the 18- lOpen Tues. & Thurs., 9 p.m. Weekdays 9-6, Sat. 9-5. Phone 984-5215 Suker Resigns Commission Post WAYNE ELLEDGE which he was mortally wounded by sniper fire. The Bronze Star citation com mended Private Elledge for his “. . .personal bravery, outstand ing performance and devotion to duty in the highest military tra dition.” In addition to the Bronze Star, Mr. and Mrs. Elledge accepted the Purple Heart, Good Conduct, Vietnam Combat, National De fense and Vietnam Service Me dals along with the Combat In fantry Badge with two Marks manship medals. Private Elledge attended South Side Junior HighSchool inGreen- wood and worked in the Spinning Department of Matthews Mill be fore enlisting in the Army on February 11, 1968. lie volunteered for Vietnam duty after complet- INCOME TAX Let BLOCK take you off the hook. We'll find your deduc tion!, and make lure they're the maximum allowable. You'll lave time, trouble—and maybe more than enough money to pay for our low cost service. OUARANTIE We guarantee accurate preparation of every tax return. If we make any errors that cost you any penalty or interest, we will pay the penalty or interest. H R America'* Largest Tax Service with Over 3000 Office* 350 CHURCH ST. AT LAURENS Across From Laurens Glass Works iNo Appointments Necessaryt Dr. Roy B. Suber, director of Whitten Village, has resigned the post of state commissioner of mental retardation, effective June 30. Dr. Suber said in a prepared statement Friday that he will re main as head of Whitten Village. Dr. Suber’s announcement was released by Dr. James B. Berry Jr., commission chairman. The State Commission of Men tal Retardation office is to be moved from Clinton to Columbia. Dr. Suber said he thought the move to Columbia was impracti cal and an unnecessary expense. He also said that with only the commissioner's pay, he could not afford to move his family from Clinton. He said further that he wants to finish an im provement program at Whitten Village. • • •«* • Jefferson Standard Life Ins. Co. Congratulates .v MILTON P. 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