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6-B—THE CHRONICLE!, Clinton, S. C., March 12, 1970 w^^sw:«:ws»:WK-:-K-ss>ssK«h:4»Stfcw:-S5:«fti5; INTERESTING FACTS By Tom PUxico Contrary to popular opinion, George Wash ington was NOT the first commander of American forces in the Revolutionary War. The first com mander was Gen. Artemas Ward who was com mander from the Battle of Lexington in April, 1776 until June 15, 1775 when Washington was name to succeed him. V V Oddly enough, Washin^on, D. C.,’s famous Smithsonian Institution is named after an Eng lishman, James Smithson, who never visited America in his life and had absolutely no ties with America! He gave all his money to the U. S. for the Smithsonian institution because he was un- happy with England. Did you know that the average income tax in the U. S. in 1885 was just $1.98 per person per year! S § 1 V S* Sis And here’s another interesting fact . . . And speaking of taxes—the automobile is the most heavily taxed of all properties in the U. S. today. For instance, if we sold you a 1970 Impala car, straight sale, for $3600.00, you would be pay ing $217.70 Federal Excise Taxes, $144.00 S. C. Sales Tax. Then you would pay city, county and state property taxes each year and gasoline tax, tire tax, etc., all the time you owned the car. If our forefathers, who fought England because of “taxation without representation” could see the taxes we pay “with representation”, they might long for the good old days. Plaxico Chevrolet, Inc. 400 West Main Street Lydia Mill News MRS. CLYDE TRAMMELL, Correspondent and Representative Phone 833-2006 Mrs. Viumcie Roof and Mrs. Gaynell Trantham of Union spent the weekend with their sister, Mrs. Wade Pennington. Mrs. Verner Dees was the Sun day dinner guest of her sister, Mrs. Celeste Prather near Sa lem. Mr. and Mrs. Rabon Wyatt, Mrs. Paul Patterson and Binky, Wanda Wyatt and Debra Wyatt were in Piedmont, Ala., last week due to the death of the former’s uncle, Mr. Charlie Beal. Friends will be interested to know that T/Sgt. Jessie Harvey has returned from Turkey and is now stationed in Washington, D. C. Mr. Guy Parrish and Mr. Claude Parrish visited their sister, Mrs. Grace Adams in Laurens, last Friday. FSC Joel McElhannon is sta tioned in Texas for three months after being here with Mrs. Mc Elhannon and children and his mother, Mrs. Bernice McEl hannon. He will be going to Viet nam following his Texas tour of duty. Misses Luanne and Tami Tem pleton spent the weekend in Union with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cody and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey and children of Anderson were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mc Lendon. Mrs. Hazel Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Williams andMiss Mary Jo Williams were recent weekend visitors in Charleston. Sgt. Robert Cook of Ft. Bragg, N. C. spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Cook. JOINS MARINES Perry Pennington, son of Mrs. Wade Pennington and the late Mr. Pennington left Sunday to go to Ft. Jackson then on to Parris Is land for his basic training in the Marines. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bagwell and others of the family were in Greenwood during the past sev eral weeks due to the critical illness and then the death of Mrs. Bagwell’s mother, Mrs. Brad shaw White of Ware Shoals but was in the Self Memorial Hos pital. Attending the funeral Sat urday in Ware Shoals and inter ment in GreenviUe were Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell, Mr. and Mrs. Broadus Bagwell, Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw Bagwell and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Richie. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Parrish Jr. and grandson, Dougie Cooper of Aiken were guests of their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Parrish Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Williams during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Wil liams visited their son and daugh ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams in Newberry Saturday. Mrs. Tommy Moore, Mrs. Yancy Eubanks and Mr. and Mrs. Duvall Cunningham visited the former’s sister, Mrs. Aileene Gossett in the Columbia Hospi tal Sunday. Miss Teresa Seay and Maxie Seay of Clinton were Friday over night and Saturday guests of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Trammell. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Trammell and children and Mr. and Mrs. William Stone and family of Anderson visited their parents on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Trammell were hosts to their son-in-law, Mrs. Kenneth Trammell and Mr. Trammell and Mr. Trammell at Pacolet River Fish Camp in Try- on, N. C. with a seafood supper in celebration of their birthdays. Mrs. Pat Lee and children of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Webb of Joanna were Sun day dinner guests of Mrs. J. W. Fuller and Mrs. Lois Pos. Mrs. Wylie Harper and Miss Betty Harper of Greenwood spent Tuesday of last week with Mrs. Harper’s father, S. J. Todd and sister, Mrs. Homer Fuller and Mr. Fuller. Mrs. Fuller spent a few days recently with her son, Highway Patrolman and Mrs. Terry Fuller in Columbia. Friends of Danny South will be happy to learn that he has a- gain attained the High Honor Roll at Piedmont Tech in Greenwood. Danny, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim my South also is employed by Clinton Mills Inc. part of each week. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton White were in Travelers Rest on Sat urday for the funeral service of Mrs. Vance McCarroll Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar McCarroll of Tallahassee, Fla., visited her mother, Mrs. White and Mr. White on Sunday after attending his grandmother’s funeral and visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vance McCarroll. CLUB MEETS FOR HAT SALE PREPARATION Members of the Lydia Woman’s Club will meet with Mrs. Clyde Trammell tonight at 7 p.m. at her home and then at the Community Building to prepare for the Spring Hat Sale being held on Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat urday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lydia Community Building. COUNTY HOME VISIT TUESDAY The Brotherhood of the Lydia Baptist Church will go to the Laurens County Home on Tues day evening at 6:30 p.m. for a worship service. All men of the church are in vited to join the Brotherhood. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN TO MEET The Lydia Presbyterian Wo men of the church will meet tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Tony Black on Elm Street. All the church women are in vited. MRS. SANDERS SURPRISED WITH SHOWER Saturday evening the Lydia Community Building was the scene of a lovely surprise Pink and Blue Shower honoring Mrs. Jimmy Sanders. A large number of guests gath ered for the happy occasion. Mrs. Reubin Blackwell direct ed several amusing and appro priate games before the delicious party refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Hugh Bal lard, Mrs. Sidney Oakley, Mrs. Ray Riley, Mrs. Benny Tucker and Mrs. Blackwell. Easter Basket Coffee Cake Easter is the traditional time to serve coffee cakes that are special. People drop by after church and children are famished, despite chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. For a coffee cake that’s delicious and quick to make, try this one combining bis cuit mix and cranberry-oranpe relish. ('RANHERRV H \SKKT WEAVE COFFEE CAKE (Makes 1 9-inch round coffee cake) 1 cups biscuit mix 1 < cup chopped pitted prunes 2 tablespoons granulated >ugar i, cup (inely chopped nuts 2 eggs 1 cup Ocean Spray cranberry- S cup light cream orange relish from a 14- ounce jar Combine biscuit mix and sugar. Heat eggs and remove 2 table spoons for glazing top. Blend remaining egg into cream and add to dry ingredients. Knead on well-floured board until smooth. Press -3 of dough into greased 9-inch cake pan and up sides about 1 inch. Combine prunes, nuts, and cranberry-orange rel ish. Spread over the top of the dough. Roll out remaining dough into 1 2 stiips and arrange over filling. Cse a long strip around the outer edge of the cake. Biush with reseived beaten egg. Bake at 4'2')' F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until lichly browned. The honoree was presented a novelty corsage on arriving and later was presented a host of gifts. CARD OF THANKS We want to say many thanks to all our friends for the kind nesses shown us during the long illness and at the death of our loved one, Mrs. Bradshaw White. May God bless you. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bagwell and Family WITH THE SICK Miss Susie Meeks, Miss Dell CampbeU, Mrs. Furman Bagwell, Mike CttybeH have all been ill at their homes. Mrs. Hugh Ballard is ill. NOTICE The TGIF (Thank Goodness Its Friday) group of Young People will not be meeting this Friday due to the Spring break at Pres byterian College. This group is sponsored by tlie Lydia Presbyterian Church and directed by PC students. BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES Eddie Bradley celebrated his birthday March 5. W'anda Lynn Childress will have a birthday March 20 and Linda Carol Childress on March 22. Bryan Pace and Larry Hazel will observe birthdays March 20. Connie Bagwell’s birthday will be March 15. Keith and Kevin Huskey will celebrate their birthday March 26. Happy birthday on March 24 to Mrs. Hugh Ballard, Mrs. Ver ner Dees and Miss Rhonda Phipps. Willard Davis, Bill Bowling, Johnny Emery and Mrs. Perry P. Dunnaway will observe their birthdays March 25. Delmar Lawson will celebrate his birthday, March 21 and his mother, Mrs. Marion Lawson, hers on March 25. March 23 birthdays will include Wayne Abercrombie, G. C. Par rish Jr. and Mrs. Eula Quinton. Try ELECTRIC HEAT lor a Real WINter! You’re certain to have a winner when you pick Electric Heat! It’s the modern way to heat your home. Cozy, comfortable warm from floor-to- ceiling. And it’s the trouble-free, main tenance-free system. Yet Electric Heat costs less than most old-fashion systems. Your rural electric system will be glad to give you free information about Electric Heat. Whether you build or re model, be cer tain your family has a winner every win ter with low-cost Electric Heat. Laurens Electric Cooperative Inc.