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WEATHER (Week of May 6-13) High: 86 Law: 46 (May 9, 12) (May 12) Rainfall: 0 Soil Temp Range: 72-76 Clinton Chronicle Vol. 71 — No. 20 Clinton. S. C.. May 14. 1970 INDEX Three Sections, 20 Pages Ctaasified 6-A Deaths 8-A Editorials ZC Hospital News 8-A Sodety 2-A, 8-A Sports 7-A 135 Degrees To Be Awarded FOR CLINTON YMCA — Members of the ( linton Rotary Club Tuesday presented a check of over $1,400 for the buildinir Fund of the Greater Clinton YMCA. The contribution is a result of the Rotary Club’s ‘Rotary Radio Rodeo’ which was held recent ly. Shown above, left to riyht, are: Cord .Jacol s. chairman of Rotary Ra dio Rodeo’: Don Creighton, president ot the ! oard of directors of the ('lin ton YMCA: and William Shields, i resident of the Rotary Club. Creigh ton told the Kotarians that YMCA officials are now making plans for a building fund drive to finance con struction of a new YMCA building.— (Yarborough Photo) 'Stump Slate’ Is Announced By Democrats Five stump speaking engage ments have been lined up Cr candidates in the June 9 Lau rens C unty Democratic Pri mary, according to county part chairman Hubert Graydon. The stump speaking sche dule will open on Friday night, May 29, at Hickory Tavern School Ball Park and will close on Monday, June 8, at Ford High School Ball Park in Wattsville. The candidates will speak n M -nday, June 1, at the J-anna School and on Thursday, June4, at Gray Court HighSchool. They will appear Friday, June 5, at the Clinton Ball Park. In the event of rain at the Clinton speaking engagement, the meeting will be moved to Bailey Elementary School ograms will be- Candidates for the Democrat ic nomination for the S. C. House of Representatives will be given five minutes each and County Council candidates will be given three minutes each in which to make their campaign speeches. Unopposed candidates will be given the opportunity to make brief remarks prior to speeches by candidates in contested races. At the end of each pro gram, any state-wide candi dates who wish to give brief remarks will be given the opportunity to do so, according to Graydifl. — Firemen Answer Four Fire Calls The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department answered four fire calls during the past week. On Saturday night, firemen extinguished a car fireonNorth Broad Street. The wires to the carbuerator burned in the 11:50 p.m. fire. On Monday at 4: JOa.m., fire men answered a false alarm and at 3:45 p.m. Monday extinguish ed an electrical wire fire on Bluford Street. Also on Monday, a motorcy cle burned at 7:15 p.m. at 304 Florence St. The motorcycle was described as a complete loss. MDiiiM A Very Special Night Graduation night at Clinton High School will be a very special night for the Hall King family. Their son, Matthew, will receive his diploma and he will be the seventh member of the Kings’ immediate family to graduate from CHS. Hall King, the father, is one of CHS’ most legendary athletes in football and baseball. He attended Clemson cm a football scholarship. Mrs. King made an impressive scholastic record at CHS. Now Matthew, the youngest of their five children, is ready to graduate. He plans to at tend the University of South Carolina next year. The other four are: Phillip King, who coaches and teaches at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Fla., and lives in Apopka, Fla.; Mrs. Robert (Sylvia) Ballew, who teaches at M. S. Bailey Elementary School; Mark King, who is now in Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill, Okla.; Mrs. Charles (Martha) Campbell, who is at Plattsburg, N. Y., AFB with her husband. Talented Fisherwoman Few fisherMEN can match the fish-catching abilities of a Clinton fisherWOMAN. Mrs. Ruth Horton is an avid fisherwoman and misses few opportunities to take a fishing trip. “It’s my tranquilizer,’’ she said. “Whether I catch anything or not, it’s a wonderful relaxer for me.” But she rarely comes back empty-handed. During March and April, she caught a total of 331 crappies. And last weekend she hauled in the biggest catfish she’s ever caught. Fishing from a pier, she was casting a doll fly, with a bob, when she landed a 7 V2-pound catfish. D. C. WHITMAN PCs 90th Commencement Set Sunday Whitman Resigns City Post D. C. Whitman resigned last week as Clintnn UtilitiesSuper- intendent, a position he had held fur the past year. Mr. Whitman has rejoined Clinton Mills where lie had worked for 24 years prior to ac cepting the city post. He served as an electrician and refrigera tion specialist at.Clinton Mills. Mr. Whitman was appointed to the city post on May 5, 1969, and resigned from that position on May 6, 1970. He had suc ceeded Ralph Holt who resigned in January, 1969 to accept a similar position in Bennetts- ville. Clinton Mayor Noland Sud- deth, commented, “We were sorry to see Mr. Whitman leave. He served the city well during a difficult period of time when our electrical system was be ing revamped.” Suddeth said that he and City Council currently are seeking a successor for Mr. Whitman. A total of 135 baccalaureate degrees and four honorary de grees will be awarded Sunday at Presbyterian College’s 90th Commencement at which Clem son University President Ro bert C. Edwards will deliver the main address. He will speak at the final exercises at 4 p.m. after the morning baccalaureate ser mon by the Rev. Robert A. Dob bins, Jr., minister of Ches ter’s Purity Presbyterian Church. Both programs will be held in Belk Auditorium. Dobbins is one of two church leaders named by the trustees to receive honorary doctor of divinity degrees. The other is the Rev. James V. Johnson, Jr., minister of Atlanta’s Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. A- lumnus Powell A. Fraser, pre sident of King College, will be awarded a doctor of humani ties at this time; and Bluford B. Hestir, executive-secretary of TRAV (Television, Radio 4 Audio-Visuals) for the Presby terian Church US, a doctor of literature. Commencement activity be gins with the 11 a.m. baccal aureate sermon. Member'S of the Clinton First Presbyterian Church have suspended their regular worship service to be able to participate in the col lege program. The mid-day luncheon for seniors and their guests in Greenville Dining Hall will be followed by the president’s re ception at 2:30 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. pre-commissioning cere monies for ROTC cadets in Belk Auditorium will receive a charge from Major General An sel B. Godfrey of Clinton. President Marc C. Weersing will preside over the final exer cises starting at 4:15 p.m. De grees, student honors and army commissions will be awarded at this time, with Trustee Chair man Eugene T. Wilson, pastor emeritus of Atlanta’s Peachtree Presbyterian Church, making the degree presentations. Dr. Edwards, the main speak er, has been president of Clem son since 1958. He moved up after two years as development vice-president and an earlier career in the textile industry. His last two positions before going to Clemson were as plant manager of Abbeville Mills Corp. of the Deering Milliken organization and then as trea surer and general manager of the Abbeville Group, 1948-56. Y&Qpgin To Address JA Banquet The Second Annual Junior A- chievement Banquet, “Future Unlimited,” will be held May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Presby terian College Dining Hall. Robert Yeargin, president of Yeargin Construction Co., Inc., will be the guest speaker. Julia Young of Torrco will serve as mistress of ceremon ies. Junior Achievement Company of the Year, Top Executive, Salesman, Achiever, and An nual Report Awards, plus cer tificates for successful com pletion of Junior Achievement work will be presented. He is a Fountain Inn, S. C., na tive and a Clemson graduate. Dobbins has been pastor of the Chester church since 1961 after pastorates in Thomson, Ga. (1953-57) and Elberton, Ga. (1957-61). A native ofMontgom- ery, Ala., he earned his BS degree from Auburn University and his BD from Columbia Theological Seminary. Johnson, pastor of the Druid Hills Church since 1966, is chairman of the Committee on Homes and Institutions of the Georgia Synod. He previously served two Mississippi church es, the First Church of Nat chez (1955-58) and Laurel (1962-66), during which time he was stated clerk of the synod and a trustee of Southwestern at Memphis, A Memphis native holding the BA degree from Princeton University and the BD from Princeton TheologicalSe- minary, he also has served as secretary of stewardship with the Presbyterian General Coun cil (1958-62). Fraser, a 1941 PC graduate, became president of King Col lege last June. He went to this position after five years as di rector of development at PC. Previously, he had served a full career in the US Army, retir ing as a highly decorated col onel in 1964 to join the PC staff. DR. EDWARDS Fraser is a native of Bruns wick, Ga., who also holds an MA from George Washington University. Hestir’s affiliation as execu tive-secretary of TRAV dates from 1961, when he moved from information director of the Gen eral Council, Presbyterian Church US. He was a news paperman and then director of journalism for the University of Texas’ extension division prior to joining the General Council in 1953. A Grayson, Ky., native, he holds BA, BJ and MA de grees from the University of Texas. B. B. HESTIR POWELL FRASER IN CLINTON PAGEANT —Mtee South Carolina of 1970, Miss Brantley Price of Newberry, will be in attendance at the Miss Clinton Pageant to be held Saturday, May 23, at Belk Auditorium. Miss Price will perform between the acts. A former Miss South Carolina, Mrs. Peggy White Nickson formerly of Laurens, will act as Emcee of the pag eant. Tickets are now on sale and may be pur chased from any of the local Jaycees or at either Belk’s or The Jewel Box in Clinton. 'Oklahoma!' Opens Tonight The senior class and music department of Clinton High School will present the musi cal comedy “Oklahoma! ” on May 14, 15, 16 at 8 p.m. in Clinton High auditorium. “Oklahoma!”, based on Lynn Riggs’ play, “Green Grow the Lilacs,” tells in dialogue,song, and dance, of the feuds between the cattlemen and the farmers during the settling of the In dian territory now known as Oklahoma. Woven into the plot are the love stories of Laurey Williams, a farm girl, and Curley McClain, a cowboy; and of Will Parker, best rope spin ner in the territory, and his faithful (in her own way) Annie Carnes, a girl who “Can’t Say No.” This is the third musical sponsored by Clinton High sen iors. Last year’s hit, “My Fair Lady,” followed a successful presentation of “Brigadoon.” The staff and cast believe "Ok lahoma!” will be every bit as popular as its predecessors. Miss Claire Duncan, who did such an excellent job as Fiona in “Brigadoon,” and Eliza in “My Fair Lady,” will carry the role of Laurey. Ed Acree, a newcomer to CHS, adds a great baritone voice and fine acting ability to the part of Curley. Ace Workman, a big hit as Doo little in “My Fair Lady,” plays the comedy role of Will Park er. Miss Terri Lane plays Ado Annie, the girl who “Can’t Say No.” Miss Cindy Crisp plays the part of the indomitable Aunt Eller. In addition, some 30 tal ented students add their voices to the great musical numbers and take part in the colorful REV.JOHNSON REV. DOBBINS Governor Commends Garden Club Council -The --CHelwr Garden Club Council recently received a let ter of commendation from Gov ernor Robert McNair. The governor commended the council members on their beau tification project between the railroad tracks in downtown Clinton. Addressed to Mrs. Judson Brehmer, the governor’s letter said: “Representative David S. Taylor of Laurens County has called to my attention the beau tification project sponsored by the Clinton Garden Club Council between the railroad tracks in the center of Clinton. “May I add my congratula- TV, Sewing Machine Stolen From Local Home Clinton police are investigat ing the theft of a television set and a sewing machine from a home at 210 Musgrove St On Sunday, Mrs. Joe W. Leake reported that a window was knocked out at the rear of her house during the past week while she was away. She reported a 17-inch television set and a portable Singer sewing machine were taken. d+ttmim much to bans to this project will mean our Tricentennial celebration and to Laurens County Week to be in November.” CC Board To Discuss T our ism J. W. Lawrence, director of the Travel and Tourism Di vision of the S. C. Dept of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, will address the Clin ton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Tuesday morning at their regular month ly meeting. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. at Mary Musgrove Hotel. Felix C. Walker, assistant di rector of the Travel and Tour ism Division, is to accompany Mr. Lawrence. They will present some suggestions on developing tourism in Clin ton and the Laurens County area. The program was arranged by George Cornel son, chairman of the Tourist Committee of the local Chamber of Commerce. dances created by Mr. Steve Stewart of Laurens. The sets were designed, constructed, and painted by CHS seniors. Mrs. Diane Clements, chorus director, and Mr. Robert Smith, CHS band director, are in charge of the music. Mrs. Cle- ** ments has been assisted by Ed Acree. Mrs. James Pitts, Clin ton, is pianist Mr. John Frank lin, Clinton, on bass, and Mrs. Lowell McCrary, cellist of Greenville, add their talents to the orchestra. Other musicians are members ofCHS band. Mrs. Cathy Jacobs is business mana ger and Mrs. a K. Johnson is producer and director. Other Memoirs BY JOE H. SIMPSON Progress, of course, means many changes in our types of business and methods. For instance, there are few in Clinton who know that at one time, we had a genuine Chinese Laundry. I do not know his name, but he ope rated here for several years. His main work was laundering men’s collars, cuffs and shirts. He could speak very little Ekigiish, so when a peek- age was left with him to be cleaned, he would give you a ticket with a Chinese number on it, and you returned this ticket to get your cleaned items. Another business that was a joy to all 0# Clin ton’s citizens was the Candy Kitchen. This was s large business, and many pounds at fine peanut brittle, coconut slabs, taffy, fudge, and types of candy wore made. It was made in iron pots, and, when dona, was pound out thick marble aUbe to cool, after which it into , that I betteve has folded with the yean, is the grist mill thst fine corn meal and grits, we can of < all the meal that we want, but I oorhbroad is not from local CLAIRE DUNCAN fresh grown buttermilk.