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PERFORM HERE — The Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band will perform to night. Sept. 24, at 8:15 in Belk Audi torium on the Presbyterian College campus. This is one of the evening highlights of the P.C. Fine Arts Se ries this year. The Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band’s repertoire ranges from classical to rock music, all performed on oil drums. /Mrs. Finley pleads Grange Mrs. Jerome Finley was elected mastnr of the Mount- ville Grange Thursday, Septem- ter 17, at a meeting at the Grange Hall. f >ther officers elected are: Roscoe Bundrick, overseer; Mrs. Alex Simps'tn, Lecturer; Talmadre Gann, Steward; J.H. Thomason Jr., Assistant Ste ward; Brooks Goodman, Chap lain; Douglas Wolf, Treasurer; Alfred R. Gilmore, Secretary; Alex Simpson, Gate Keeper; Mrs. P. H. Miller, Owes; Mrs. T.T. Cann, Pomona; Mrs. W.H. Bishop, Flora; Mrs. J. H. Thomason Jr., Lady Assistant Steward; Alex Simpson, Execu- THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., Sept. 24, 1970—1-C Erskine Alumni Plan Fund Drive Older Americans To Meet Tuesday Middle-aged and older ci tizens will have the opportunity to speak >ut n their Basic needs at an < dder Americans Communitv White House Forum t t>e held at Laurens County Health Depirtment Building on Septeml»er JO fr'in 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 j>.m. “Nearlv ne in f ur Jder Americans liv*- tielow the po verty line. That is about 5,000, 00o pa*'.pie*, saidRatchfordBo land, Chairman of The Com mittee which r gam zed the meeting. "In addition to tlie squeeze caused by fixed incomes, many are also strug gling, often alone, against prob lems in health, housing, em ployment, and transportation.* Harry R. Bryan of Columbia, Executive Director oftheS.C. Interagency Council on Aging, has said that, “The ideas ex pressed at these forums will have a great deal of influence in state planning for the aging and in the recommendations that South Carolina will take to the White House Conference on A- ging in 1071.* Representatives of public a- gencies, political offices, churches, and other groups will tie on hand to hear the ideas expressed by older people who attend. This meeting will be open to any middle-aged and older people who can attend. If transportation is needed, contact R.W. Boland, 833-2119 by Sept. 28th. _ _ tive Committee. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wham were host and hostess for the meeting which was followed by a covered dish supper. The lecturers program was given by Miss Janie Thomason and concerned the much discuss ed generation gap. Miss Amelia Finley and Miss Mary Simmons read a letter to a college student from her fa ther, telling of the older genera tion’s accomplishments. Miss Janie Thomason gave a very interesting report on the new policy at Clinton High School. The Worthy Master, Mrs. Jerome Finley reported on the recent State Grange meeting held at the Wade Hampton Hotel in Columbia. At the annual banquet Mrs. S. G. LeNoir of Horatio Grange was named as the Gran ger of the Year. Alfred R. Gil more, State Deputy was given the “Award of Merit" for profici ency in Code Reading and de monstrating the secret work of the Grange. The Clinton- Laurens Chap ter of the Erskine College A- lumnl Association will open so licitation for the 1970-71 Ers kine Living Endowment Cam paign Thursday, September 24, with a dinner meeting at 7 p. m. in the Bel Air Steak House in Laurens. Dr. R.T. Ruble of Due West, campaign chairman for West ern South Carolina Division I, will be guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bla kely, 207 Forest Dr., Laurens, are Clinton-Laurens Chapter Chairmen for the Living Endow ment. Mrs. Georgia Y. Young, 105 E. Calhoun St., Clinton, is presi dent of the chapter. Town chairmen in the Clin ton-Laurens Chapter are James P. Sloan of Clinton Clinton-Joanna; Rev. W.F. Mit chell of Cross Hill, Cross Hill- Mountville; Mrs. Fred A. Boi- ter of Laurens, Hickory Tavern; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Blakely, Laurens; Sam Byrd, Ora; and Mrs . Jesse Medlock of Gray Court, Owings-Gray Court. Clinton workers include R.L. Plaxico, Jr., 202 Calvert Ave., Earl Rice, 202 N. Holland St.; Mrs. Georgia Y. Young, 105 E. Calhoun St.;Mrs. Jane T. Jones, Rt. 2, Clinton; and Hack Pra ter, 304 Sims St., Joanna. Laurens wofkers include A. Y. Bryson, 315 E. Main; Dr. Paul L. Grier, 105 Wedgewood Dr.; H.B. Monroe, 525 E. Main St. and Joe Ben Hunter III, 306 Academy St. In keeping with the spirit of the South Carolina Tricen tennial observance during 1970, the theme of the 1970-71 cam paign will be “The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the fu ture.* Erskine’s alumni support of the Living Endowment has earn ed the college seven awards ui the past ten years. During the meeting a- lumni will learn of the $10,000 challenge gift being made to the Living Endowment by 16 alumni and friends of the col lege. The challenge is based upon chapter and town partici pation and an increased level of giving by individual alumni. The challenge is aimed at producing a new record in Ers kine alumni giving for the third straight year. Last year’s cam paign received $184,296 in con- tirbutions, with 66 per cent of all Erskine alumni — more than triple the national average participating. This dinner meeting will be among 40 campaign kickoff gat herings being held in six states and the District of Columbia du ring September and October. The term “polka dot" was derived from the popular dance of the 19th century, the polka, whose name became attached to many consumer articles of the time. PLAN FOR CONCERT—A city-wide committee composed of Clinton teen agers is sponsoring the appearance of the New World Singers at the Clinton High School Auditorium on October 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Shown above are the different committee chairmen. From left to right are: Steve Brown, Finance Committee; Nancy Sadler, Tickets Committee; Molly Glover, Prayer Committee; Rena Ramage, Publicity Committee; Bill Odom. Arrangements Committee. Local Youths Plan 'New World’ Concert A city-wide committee com posed of Clinton teenagers is sponsoring the appearance of the well-known New WorldSing- ers at the Clinton High School Auditorium on October 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. The New World Singers have made over 600 appearances in Europe, Asia, and the United States. These three college stu dents have a contemporary sound in music which utilizes the lat est electronic equipment. The city-wide committee sponsoring the group’s appear ance here in Clinton is composed of local teenagers who have adults helping them in the capacity of advisors. This is a non-profit project which has the support of the local churches and ministers. The New World Singers have a program designed especially for the youth set. The committee is striving toward getting every Clinton teenager to see this ex traordinary group of singers. Tickets are on sale for $L00 at most of the local churches. One ticket entitles the holder to attend either or both of the performances. * * * United States textile manu facturers increased their pol lution-control allocations al most 400 per cent in 1969 from the previous year, according to a survey by the National Con ference Board. ANNOUNCING NEW STORE HOURS 9 AM • 9 PM MON. - SAT. FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE UNIIED FIVE AND TIN Clinton Plaza Clinton, S. C. Phone 833-1121 LEONARD-MARLER INSURANCE AGENCY 200 N. Broad St. CONSULT US FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS • Life • Accident • Health • Hospital Homeowner Auto Business Bonds THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Let those who lead do so with humility; and those who follow, with thanksgiving. DIXIE CRYSTALS OR DOMINO SUGAR Braswell's Breakfast Orange Drink Qt. Bottle 27c 5-LB. BAG Limit: 1 With J&OO or More Grocery Order, Please! Cross Road Friskie’s Dog Food 151/, Oz. 2 for PEACHES No. 2 Vi Can 4 For Claussen or Sunbeam Hamburger BUNS PKG. OF 8 French's Mustard 6-Oz. Jar 2 for 25c A-G Cooking OIL 24-Oz. 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