Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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BIRTHS Ayer Installation Is Rescheduled Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the installation service of the Rev. Sidney Ayer, Jr. as pastor-director of Lydia Pres byterian Church, was postponed until Sunday, Feb. 23. The service will be held at Lydia Presbyterian Church starting at 7:30 p.m. * * * News And Views BY WALLACE E. CRUMLIN The Boy Scouts of Clinton have urgent need of interestedpersons who are willing to give of their time and resources to this char acter building organization. Mr. Fletcher Pruitt Sr. re cently appealed to a religious body to lend its support in the direction of recruiting adults who are willing to give of their time and resources in helping with the Boy Scout program in this area. If you lack experience, you will be given training in what duties you will be expected to perform. Mr. Pruitt will gladly talk with any adults who would like to work with the scout program. College students interested in helping de velop the youth ofour Clinton area are likewise urged to help in this effort. N.A.A.C.P. WORKSHOP The South CarolinaN.A.A.C.P. is sponsoring a workshop on housing Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Greenwood. A number of persons from the Clin ton area plan to attend. The Rev. I. D. Newman is Executive Sec retary of South Carolina N.A.A.C.P. chapters of the N.A. A.C.P. CITIZENS IMPROVEMENT Willie Beasley, president of the Laurens County Citizens Im provement Organization, pre sided over the monthly meeting last Tuesday night at the Church of God in Christ in Laurens. The organization had not met for two months; however, many echoes sounded indicated the fact that the organization is not dead and many plans are being made for the im provement of organization and Laurens County. EXECUTIVE MEETING Dr. J. T. W. Mims, president of the Laurens County N.A.A.C.P. announces the meeting of the executive board of the organiza tion tonight, 8:00 p.m. at Beas ley Funeral Home in Laurens. All members of the executive board are urged to be present and on time. MRS. RICE VISITS NEW YORK Mrs. Mary B. Rice has re turned home from a two weeks visit with relatives in New York. She spent one week with a son, a daughter, sisters, and other relatives in Bronx. She also spent one week with a grand-daughter and her family in Syracuse. * * * 1 he 0(d icm&t “The most comforting thing about the ten top hits, is that next week they won’t he.” ♦ * ♦ Bell St. Highlights * * * * * * BY MICHAEL K. DARBINS In observance of "NationalNe gro Histocy Week” the social studies department of BellStreet presented a very interesting and informative program. The program was started with the audience and school choir singing one stanza of “LiftEvery Voice and Sing.” The scripture and prayer was read by Phyllis R. Knighton. Barbara Young briefly traced the history and growth of Ancient African King doms. Carolyn Anderson was very impressive in her recital of “Tennessee Tears,” a poem in rememberance of Dr. Martin Lu ther King, Jr. Janice Pitts presented news of the Negro’s contribution to the world of television. The choir sang two very appropriate select ions, “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” and “Ain’t That Good News.” Soloist, Myra Pitts, was very radiant in her singing of “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen.” Lloyd Generette brought us a very interesting reading by Coun- tee Cullen. Henry Motes present ed to us the Negro’s role in music traced from early times up to the present. The highlight of the program came at the end when Berna dette Crumlin made a unique and lasting impression on the audience with her recital of “I Have a Dream,” by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This program is presented "How much insurance did he hare?" ‘Too bad about Brow**” we aajr. Our first quest km is “Did he leave his family with sufficient Life insur ance?” No doubt you are taking your own proper precautions—and will went to got all the details about the Metropolitan’s Family Income Plan. JAMES E. FURR Bo* 223* Clinton* 8. C. 833-2089 Metropolitan life INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK* N. Y. yearly under the sponsorship of Rev. Wallace Crumlin. This Sunday members of the French Club, along with their supervisor, Mrs. P. V. Jones, will travel to Columbia to wit ness a Freeh play presented by the “Treteau De Paris.” The play is entitled “Antigone" by Jean Anouilh. The play will be held at the Dreher High School Audi torium at 3:00 p.m. This play is under the sponsorship of the Al liance Francaise of Columbia, and Dreher High School. Mrs. Jones said, “It is an edu cational play with the purpose of giving the students a deeper in sight of French culture and to see native Frenchmen in their roles in drama. Assembly will be in the parking area of the Bowl ing Center, and expected time of departure will be about 12:00 p.m. This Saturday six members of the Bell Street High School band will travel to Anderson to be au ditioned for the South Carolina Bandmasters All-State Band. The six members are Elizabeth Bell, Bernadette Crumlin, Rene Knigh ton, Michael Darbins, Henry Motes, and Thomas Vance. Mr. R. Thompkins, school bandmaster, will attend the audi tion, also. The All-State Band is sponsored by The South Caro lina Association of High School Bandmasters. Clinton Junior High News BY VIVIAN DAVIS On Wednesday there was a meeting of the Student Libra rians. Molly Glover, president, called the meeting to order and Fran Hogan, secretary, read the minutes of the preceding meet ing. Molly then turned the program over to Daria Cronic who was chairman of the panel discussion on the new look “Tuned Out” by Maia Wojciechowska. Mem bers of the panel were Steve Harbin, Molly Gover, NancySad- ler, Maxine Duncan, Mary Edith Fulmer, Steve McCoig and Tony Simmons. Besides being the last school day, Friday was also the short est school day. Fifth and sixth periods were shortened by cha pel. Dixie Simmons and Peter Huff were in charge of devotions. Cathy Campbell introduced our guest speaker, Mrs. Rebecca S. Turner. Mrs. Turner teaches math and algebra at school, but before that she and her husband and son were stationed in Cam- bodia. Mrs. Turner taught school there on the base. Friday she showed us some slides and articles of interest about this fascinating country. We saw sidewalk dentists, Cam bodian taxis, and the cremation of a Cambodian woman. Mrs. Turner showed us some python skins, one of which reached al most across the stage. Everyone enjoyed this program and, in be half of the school, I would like to thank Mrs. Turner for show ing the slides and other items and telling us about them. Synod Plans Evangelism Conference Dr. A1 L. Bixler of Clinton chairman of the Presbyterian Synod’s Committee on Evange lism which will sponsor a two- way mission in evangelism Feb. 28-March 5. Entitled “Mission Possible” the program will feature an e- vangelism team of overseas min isters, Dr. Kyung Chick Han of Seoul, Korea; Dr. Daulis Mputu of the Congo; and Dr. Humber to Capo of Madrid, Spain. A welcome banquet will he held at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia on Friday night, Feb. 28. The Synodwide Seminar on Missions in the Se venties will be held on Satur day, March 1. Dr. Bixler will be among those participating in this program. On Sunday, March 2, a Synodwide Convocation on Worldwide Witness will be held in Columbia. The following Monday through Wednesday, the visiting minis ters will tour separately through the state. CONGRATULATIONS! MAY WE SUGGEST JOINT SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS As you start life togeth er, Newlyweds, we offer all best wishes for your happiness. We offer, too, a whole family of finan cial services. Come in and get acquainted. Let togetherness start with joint Savings and Check ing Accounts, here. ■i BANK OF CLINTON Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 3% Interest PaM On Savings Accounts Semi-Annually West Clinton MRS. CLIFTON HEATON Correspondent - Representative Dial 833-1806 Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pearson and son, Brad, of Columbia spent the weekend with Mrs. Mary Mar tin. Mr. and Mrs. George McGinnis and Georgette and Debbie Dosten of Chester visited Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McGinnis and family and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smith Jr. and family, Sunday. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hudson of Greer visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bearden. Weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Stroud was their grand daughter, Pam Stroud, ofColum- bia. Rev. andMrs. JamesT. Hughes of Gray Court were Friday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hughes. Tony and Ricky Farmer visit ed Stf-S and Mrs. Walter 01- brish in Fayetteville, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Brown of Whitmire visited Mrs. Louise Couch, Saturday. Miss Sybil Windsor spent the weekend with Mr.andMrs.Edgar Brazill in Columbia. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitsel were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Garner Jr. of Chester and Mr. and Mrs. “Bud” Carr and children and Miss Fran ces Busbee of Aiken. Mrs. Wendell Robertson of Greenville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Heaton. Mr. Robertson, who had attended Reserve Meeting in Co lumbia, joined Mrs. Robertson on Sunday. Sgt. Charles Campbell of the United States Air Force left Wed nesday, February 12, for a tour of duty in Vietnam. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Camp bell. Sp-6 and Mrs. A. K. Merideth and family of Ft. Riley, Kansas arrived here last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McGinnis, where they will make their home. Sp-6 A. K. Merideth is on leave liefore going to Vietnam for a tour of duty. WITH THE SICK Mrs. Ella Harvey is a patient at Bailey Memorial Hospital. Clifton Heaton Sr. has returned home after being a patient for several days last week at Bai ley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Viola Campbell has re turned home from Bailey Memor ial Hospital. Mrs. Inez Dunaway is a pa tient at Bailey Memorial Hos pital. VALENTINE PARTY On February 14th, Mrs. Tal- madge Sanders gave a Valentine Party in honor of her daughter, Elizabeth Sanders. Mrs. Everett third grade class enjoyed the oc casion. There were 32 boys and girls present. Cupcakes, ice cream, and cokes were served. Each child received party favors. VALENTINE PARTY On February 13th at 6:30 p.m., Mrs. Talmadge Sanders gave a Valentine Party for her sons, Terry and Keith, at their home on Gordon Street. There were 20 boys and girls present. Cupcakes, ice cream, and cokes were served. The children enjoyed dancing and playing games. REVIVAL Revival services will begin February 19 through 23 with Rev. Willard Patterson of Woodruff as the evangelist at the Church of God on Elizabeth Street. Rev. F.D. Moore, pastor of the church, gives the public an invitation to attend the services. DINNERS The Church of God of Prophecy on Sloan Street will sell dinners on Friday and hot dogs on Sat urday in the church cafeteria. Orders will be delivered if called in. SERVICES TO BE HELD The sermon so many residents of Clinton had looked forward to hearing at the Seventh Advence Church has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. “What is the Seal of God” 9 What is the Mark of the Beast”? “Who is the Anti-Christ”? “Is He here now - or is he yet to come”? These questions will be ob served by paster, Archer Liven- good, on Thursday night, Feb. 20. When his subject will be, “When no man can buy or sell in A- merica.” This is one sermon you can’t afford to miss. Service is at 7:30 p.m. The conclusion of the film “How Our Bible Came to Us’ will also be shown. CHURCH SUNDAY The Church of God on Eliza beth Street will tiave Church Sun day at the worship service on Sunday, February 23. Small churches were given out for peo ple to put what they wish in it to ward the building fund for the church. The ones who has those churches may bring them. to Tfo* When you need very specie worry Send it fo One Hour Cleaning On Request Sunshine Cleaners 102 West Florida St. 833-1402 ADAMS Mr. and Mrs. Furman Adams announced the birth of a son, William Richard, on February 15 at Self Memorial Hospital, Greenwood. Mrs. Adams is the former Miss Sue McLendon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McLendon. McNINCH Mr. and Mrs. David Blakley McNinch of Laurens announced the birth of a son, David Blakley Jr., on February 4 at Bailey Me morial Hospital. They have a daughter, Valerie, age 4. Mrs. McNinch is the former Miss Judy Chaney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pressly Chaney of this city. BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Laney ob served their wedding anniversary Feb. 2. Fred Shelton celebrated his birthday February 12. Mrs. A. K. Merideth will ob serve her birthday Feb. 26. On Feb. 18 Barbara Brazill, Janie Jackson, and Richard Campbell celebrated their birth day. Kenneth Stroud had a birthday February 20. Ricky Jackson celebrates his 4th birthday on February 21 and Tracy Caughman and J. C. Law- son also has a birthday. Happy birthday to George Price, Ben Williams Sr., De- lores Dunaway, and Miriam Barnes on February 22. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Boyce and Mr. and Mrs. Roby Chand ler observes their wedding anni versary Feb. 22. Joey Spillers observes hisMth birthday Feb. 23. February 24, Mrs. Marshall Samples, Barry Ficklin, and Billy Watkins observes their birthday. Mrs. Clyde Brazill and Mrs. Florence Splawn will observe their birthday February 23. 1 SCHOOL I,} ( I LUNCH MENllii j School District 56 Monday -- Milk, hot dog with chili, mustard, onions, lettuce and tomato salad, french fried potatoes, hot dog bun, butter, peach pie. Tuesday -- Milk, barbeque pork on bun, pepper rings, fresh blackeye peas, hamburger bun, butter, chilled applesauce. Wednesday -- Milk, southern fried chicken, fruit salad(banan- as, pineapple, marshmellows, apple); rice with gravy, English peas, hot buscuit, butter. Thursday -- Milk, vegetable soup with beef, peanut butter sand wiches, hot cornbread, butter, prune cake. Friday - Milk, hamburger with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, whole kernel corn, hamlxirger bun, but ter, glazed donuts. Buy U.S. Saving* Bond* & Freedom Share* HOMEOWNERS BORROW UP TO SSOOO.oo 60 MONTHS TO REPAY COMPARE OUR LOW RATES A AMERICAN CREDIT COMPANY 375 W. Mam Street Telephone 585-8331 SPARTANBURG. S. C. John L. 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