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. i TO BE HONORED—Rev. and Mrs. Marion Du- Rant will be honored on ‘DuRant Appreciation Day’ in Marianna, Fla., on Dec. 28. He is a gradu ate of Presbyterian College and she is the former Maude Ellis of Clinton. DuRants To Be Honored In Mr. and Mrs. Mar ioo A. DuRant first crossed the rickety, swing ing bridge at Donaldsonville, Ga^ 28 years ago on their way to Marianna, Fla. Since that day in 1941, Mr. DuRant has been pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna. Arriving at the manse in Mari anna, the DuRants found shades and curtains hung and boxes al ready unpacked. The house was ready for the newcomers, with even a fire in the fireplace. “It’s rained or snowed every time we’ve moved, “Mrs. DuRant said, “and this was such a warm wel come to Marianna." In his recollections of these past 28 years, Mr. DuRant re members the first of 178 babies he baptised in Marianna. That young lady is now expecting her first child. And he has married nearly 250 couples. For his first ceremony in Marianna, the Preacher had to borrow a marriage certificate from the Baptist minister. Most of a minister’s week is spent in preparation for his ser mon and in other civic and pro fessional activities. Mr. Du- Rant’s rule for 28 years has been to finish up his sermon by noon on Saturday, so he could rest for Sunday. Mrs. DuRant has also become involved in cburch activities on the local and state level. She has served as president of the Women of the Church and of Presbyterial. After serving as Director of the Synodical Training School, Director of the Week-End Con ference, and Director of the Sy nod Choir, Mrs. DuRant was a- warded a life membership by Lo cal Women of the Church and the Women of the Synodical. Mr. DuRant bestowed his own award at this point: “She’s one of the best cooks in the world-- a great experimenter." Listed in ‘Personalities of the South (1969), Mr. DuRant has an outstanding list of community activities. He has served as Chaplain of the American Legion, president of the Rotary Club, president of the Lions Club, and chairman of the Red Cross. For 37 years he has been acti vely involved in Boy Scout work, and has been awarded the Sil ver Beaver. The Preacher has also served as an advisor to the State Fish and Game Department and as a member of the TB Association and the Cancer Organization. He is now serving on the Board for the nursing home that is under construction. Because of Mr. DuRant’s work with the District Welfare Board, the County Welfare District Of fice Building was named in his honor. Beginning with the first broad casts of the Marianna radio sta tion, the preacher has been giv ing morning devotional for over 20 years. His church activities have been as outstanding and numerous as his civic activities. One of the more noteable of these is serv ing twice as Moderator of Flori da Presbytery and moderator of the Synod of Florida. He has also served as Mod erator of two other Presbyteries and, for 24 years, has served as a member of the Board of Trus tees of Thornwell Orphan- ane Childrens’ Home. Along with these activities, he was a char ter member of the Florida Sy nod Senior Citizens’ Home. While in college at Presbyter ian College and Columbia Semi nary, Mr. DuRant served as cap tain of his football team, presi dent of the student body, presi dent of the sophomore and senior classes, and president of the YNCA. Florida If he had it to do over again Mr. DuRant said he wasn’t sure be would play football--baseball was his first love. “I could count my touchdowns in high school and college on one hand," he said. “I would ra ther block. Anything but carry the ball--I fumbled a lot." The DuRants were married in 1925. Mrs. DuRant was tl» former Maude Ellis ofClinton. They have one daughter, Mrs. Florence An drews, who lives in Savannah, Ga. with her husband and three sons - Andy 20, Durie 15, and George 10. THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C. t Dec. 26, 1969-1-8 WBBM CHRISTMAS WISHES Vfy. Warm wishes gJjWr*. r* are sent your P5 way. and ' so are heartiest thanks. PITTS MEN'S SHOP On Dec. 28, the First Pres byterian Church is holding “Du- Rant’s Appreciation Day" in honor of their 28 years of ser vice to the church and the com munity. There will be a community wide reception at the Woman’s Club from 3 to 5 p.m. for anyone who would like to come and ex press his appreciation to the DuRants. * * * Wise men put trust in ideas and not in circumstances. Ralph Waldo Emerson The Golden Rule does not need praise; it needs practice. Jules Jusserand UERRr May a peaceful and cheery ^ ule he yours. Your loyalty is greatly appreciated. WPCC Greenwood Highway 833-1662 PLAZA FURNITURE MART / * / / / / y /////// oi Joanna, S. C. BIG SAVINGS! BIG VALUES! BIG STOCK! SALE STARTS DEC. 27. 1969 CLOSED DECEMBER 26. 1969 MARKING DOWN FOR SALE Thru January 31, 70 BUY NOW! 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