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THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., February 27, 1969—3-A City Electrical Project Holland Bags Proceeding On Schedule Preliminary work on updating Clinton’s electrical system is proceeding on schedule and should be completed early next summer, according to Mayor Harry Layton. The city is planning to con struct new substations and in crease the line capacity to give the city a more uniform electri cal service. Mayor Layton said that engi neers have ordered the trans- Greenville Hosts District Legion Auxiliary The annual meeting of District 7, S. C. Department American Legion Auxiliary was held on Feb. 22 at the YWCA, Greenville. Unit 3 of Greenville was host for the luncheon meeting beginning at 12:30. Mrs. J. C. Wooten, President of Unit 3 presided. The meet ing opened with the pledge to the flag after which the group sang Star Spangled Banner. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Nella Hollingsworth, Department Chaplain, of Varnville. formers and delivery is expect ed in late March or early April. He said the contract for con struction of the substations and changing power lines probably will be late this spring. Layton said, “We should be ready when the peak electrical loads hit in July and August." Because of the growth of the town and the addition of air- conditioners in businesses and residences, the city’s electrical system was under severe strain last summer, particularly in a late summer heat wave. The mayor said the revamping of the electrical system will be handled on a contract basis be cause, “Our Utility Department is primarily a maintenance staff. They do some line construction work but usually they’re tied up on line maintenance.* WATER SYSTEM Layton, City Clerk Brooks Owens and a representative of the city’s engineering firm, Har wood-Debee of Spartanburg, went to Atlanta, Ga., recently to dis cuss the availability of federal funds in relation to municipal water system improvements. Two Deer At One Time Joe Holland of Clinton is no hunter but he bagged two deer at one time Monday afternoon. Holland, owner of the local Piggly Wiggly store, was driv ing from Charleston to Clinton when he struck a buck and a doe, killing both and doing an esti mated $900 damage to his car. Holland was driving near the St. Matthews exit on 1-26 about 2 p.m. Monday when the acci dent occured. He said the doe ran into the left side of his car and the buck hit the right front fender, almost simultaneously. Holland said the investigating patrolman told him that if the deer had not hit the car at al most the exact same time, the car probably would have turned over. He said the patrolman said he’d have the deer removed --- “pro bably to his freezer.’ Supply Bill May Hit $1 Million For the first time in history, the Laurens County supply bill may exceed $1 million for 1969- 70, according to Rep. David Tay lor. Mrs. S. S. Newell of the Green ville Unit welcomed the group and Mrs. Bruice Williams, past Dis trict President of Easley, gave the response. Mrs. James Daniels, Green ville, introduced National Com mitteeman, E. Roy Stone of Greenville who brought greetings from the American Legion. Mrs. G. G. Christopher, Pickens, in troduced District 7 President, Mrs. R. A. Cole of Pickens. Short reports were given by chap ter presidents from Clinton, Eas ley, Fountain Inn, Greenville, Greer, Liberty and Pickens. All Units in District 7 have reached their membership goals. Department President, Mrs. Sidney S. Stokes of Orangeburg gave an inspiring talk. Also pre sent was Mrs. A. B. Crowder, S. C. Department Secretary Treasurer of Columbia. Attending from Clinton were Mrs. H. M. Young, president of the local unit, Mrs. H. J. Pitts, and Mrs. P. M. Pitts. BY MRS. N. A. SHOUSE Shady Grove 4-H met Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. in the recreational building of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church. Meeting was called to order by the president Joanne Summers. Kathy Berry led the group in song. Duringbusiness session the County Agent, Miss Helen Camp, announced that the Laurens Coun ty Electric Club for 4-H members would have its first meeting March 6 at 7 o’clock at the agri cultural building. Any 4-H mem ber in the county may join. The County Electric Club which will have five meetings. Miss Camp gave an informative demonstration on how to make and arrange accessories for the home. Joseph Celie the agent for the boys, talked about wildlife in this area. Following the meet ing, Miss Wanda Rock and Mrs. N. A. Shouse served refresh ments. Miss Claudia Johnson, Mrs. Layton said the city can get a federal grant amounting to a- bout 50 percent of the project which is planned for 1970. The project is expected to cost about $300,000 and would include construction of a sewer lagoon in the northeastern section of the town plus increasing filtering capacity and purchasing new pumps. The city already has three sewer lagoons and the addition of the fourth would complete the system. ♦ * * lunior Class Play Scheduled The Clinton High School Junior Class play is scheduled March 6-7 in the high school auditorium. Entitled “Don’t Take My Pen ny’, the play will feature Eloise Fraser and Mike Crawford in lead roles. The play is to start at 8 p.m. each night. Advance tickets are now on sale at 75 cents for stu dents and $1 for adults.. Texie Johnson and Miss Maxine Spivey had lunch with Mrs. N. A. Shouse Saturday. Miss Clau dia Johnson was spending the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Texie Johnson. Miss Sallie Pitts of Atlanta spent the weekend with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Pitts Sr. Shady Grove Home Extension Homemakers Club will meet Tuesday March 4 at 5 p.m. at Shady Grove Club House. All members are urged to be pre sent. Gaith Spivey of Camp Gordon spent the weekend with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Spi vey. Mrs. Hub Spivey, Randal, Maxine and Wanda Spivey visit ed Mrs. Spivey’s mother in Gray Court Sunday. Mrs. Sara Sheely, a former re sident of the community, is a pa tient in Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Taylor, secretary of the Lau rens County Legislative Delega tion, said the county appropria tion bill is to be introduced in the House of Representatives in April. Taylor said he doesn’t anti cipate that a tax increase will be necessary to cover operat ing expenses. He said, “We believe we can take care of the necessary ex penditure increases through in creased revenue which has come through the growth of the county. * The current supply bill totals about $900,000. Taylor said, “The new aipply bill may not hit $1 mil^on but it’s going to be close and if we don’t reach $1 million next year, it’ll come the following year.* He siad the major items which are under consideration and which might increase the supply bill are a merit system for coun ty employes; a request for two more field men in the county’s tax re-evaluation program and a request for two more deputies for the sheriff’s department plus other increases which come with growth. * * * THE CHRONICLE DONNY WILDER Editor and Publisher Established 1900 Published every Thursday by the Cronicle Publishing Com pany. Subscription rate (payable in advance)---one year, $4.50; six months, $3.00; 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. 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I will do all that I can to assist in finding a solution.’ R. L. Plaxico of Clinton made a motion that the delegation be commended for appealing the court order and be encouraged to study the matter so that they may continue serving the people in the manner of the past. The mo tion was approved by voice vote without a dissenting vote. County Supervisor Furman Thomasson said, “I am proud of the way we have operated in the past. Assisting local churches and schools, and industrial de velopments with county crews has been a custom in this county for as long as 1 can remember. If the county is going to progress, we will have to do some of these things. I have asked for legis lation to give us some lee-way. We can do only those things for which funds have been ear marked. The delegation is draw ing up legislation to help remedy this situation in which we can’t do any work on driveways, sub divisions, cemeteries, industrial developments or work of a civic nature." Also at the meeting, John Brantley of the Federal Aviation Administration explained why the new Laurens County Airport is not open to the public and said there is a possibility it will be opened in May or June. He said the contractor, under terms of the contract, had to sterilize the soil beneath the run way so that grass would not grow up through the runway. Some of the sterilizing chemical was washed by rain onto the shoulder of the runway. Therefore, grass would not grow on the shoulder of the runway and some of it has eroded. The company which manufacturer the sterilization chemical has conducted tests and estimates that the effects should have worn off by October or No vember so grass can now be planted on the shoulders. The county agreed to wait until spring to plant the grass and it is ex pected to be done around the mid dle of March. As soon as the grass has been established and the washes repaired, the FA A and the county can accept the project and open it for the public, he said. He estimated it will take about 45 days for tlie sod to be es tablished. * * * Shriners Hove Candy Sale The Laurens County Shrine Club will conduct a candy sale this week. Proceeds will go thetheShrine Hospital. JOBS AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS REGULAR WORK — BEST RATES IN TOWN Curious? Come by and have a chat with Judy Snipes, Personnel Manager. She will tell it like it is. UNITED MILLS—HALLMARK PLANT Davidson Street :—: Clinton, S. C. mOAMKi Oft&oDte L ***»#***#***#*4»*** + * + **** + #. + + Rabbi Addresses PC Students Today Dr. Israel J. 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