Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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'•'-Zl THE NEWBERRY SUN gladden It’s no trouble selecting a Christ- nvas gift for HIM at Clary’s. This is the store at which he’d select it himself if he ha the chance. So come in and let us assist you in giving him a practical, useful gift from HIS OWN STORE. —SOCKS —SCARVES —BELT SETS —HANDKERCHIEFS —TIES —BILLFOLDS —HATS —SHOES —SHIRTS —SWEATERS —JACKETS —SUSPENDERS For the young boy or the older man,' come in and let us help you se lect his gift. CLARY CLOTHING CO. FRUIT CAKES Pecans and Mixed Nuts English Walnuts Apples, Grapes, Tangerines Cranberries,^Lemons Grapefruit Vegetables, and Most Complete stocks of![both heavy and fancy groceries Turkeys, fryers and hens dressed and drawn im STORE Robert F. Hill, Mgr. A DRIZZLING rain seeped through Mike Duncan’s thread bare coat and soaked him to the nirin Snow had preceded the rain that afternoon and the going was pretty tough. F.; wearily trudged along, endeavoring to keep out of the way of reckless herds of last- minute Christmas shoppers who thought of him only as a bar to their progress. Ordinarily Duncan would not have thought of his wet skin, his tattered clothes, or even of his empty stom ach. They were all part of life on the road—but this night was differ ent. It was Christmas Eve. It must have been the holiday sea son—why else would someone thrust a fifty-cent piece into his hand and VETERAN JOBLESS CHECKS INCREASE Allowance. By Unemployment Com mission In S. C. Are Doubled Columbia, Dec. 10—Servicemen’s readjustment allowances paid out in South Carolina to war veterans last month more than doubled those paid in October, the State Unemployment compensation commission said today. Veterans’ allowances were at $274,- 23G for November, compared with $180,522 for the previous month. At the same time the commission said benefits paid under the state job insurance law increased 31 per cent, for a total of $60,113. Job bene fits in October were $46,022. Closing down of the Charlotte, N. C., munition plant after V-J day was given as one of the major fac tors in causing unemployment * in the state as many of the workers employed there from this state gtill have not found new jobs. At the same time the employment picture in South Carolina appeared somewhat brighter for the future with the announcement last week that a new Celanese corporation plant would be built at Rock Hill where more than 2,500 would be employed. This was South Carolina's second big scale post-war Industrial devel opment, as the Qair-Santee corpor ation previously announced plans for construction of a paper board and box factory at Orangeburg j which will employ some 800 persons. I CITY SCHOOLS CLOSES TODAYi FOR HOUDAYS "Are yon sore that’s all you want?” then vanish into the shadows? He could only murmur a grateful “Thank you, sir, and a merry Christ mas to you” before the donor dis appeared into the swirling crowd. Duncan reached into his left pock et, pulled out two dimes and five pennies, laid them with the half- dollar in the palm of his other hand and stared at his entire for tune of .eventy-five cents. He smiled sardonically when it oc curred to him presently that the building in front of which he stood was the United States Mint. He turned and, with a laugh that had a hysterical ring to it, jingled his hand ful of coins. His mirth attracted the cop who had been standing on the corner watching him. The of ficer said to him in a brogue so thick that it could have been cut with a knife, "Move on, blasht ye!” Mike wandered off down a deserted side street, clinking his money. After about an hour of aimless roaming through endless alleys, he found himself directly opposite a brightly decorated restaurant. He crossed over and from sheer curios ity looked in the window. There were only two patrons in side—an elderly man and woman seated at a front table who were avidly devouring with much relish a whole roast turkey with all the aide dishes. Duncan’s mouth began to water— his stomach seemed hollow—he felt his legs go weak, and his ever-pres ent hunger was getting the best of him. Suddenly he remembered the seventy - five cents. He thought quickly. A bed for the night at a flophouse would cost fifteen cents— that would leave him sixty. He de cided to go in and order a roast turkey sandwich. He gave his hat a few deft pats and opened the door. He hung his battered hat and coat where he could grab them in case of an emergency, and made himself comfortable at a table in a corner. Duncan knew that his appearance was none to prepossessing and that a waiter would not dash up to some one from whom he could not get a tip. After a while a vinegar-faced man deigned to oome to him. “What’ll you have?” he asked, sti fling a yawn. "A hot roast turkey sandwich,” re plied Duncan. “On toast or rye bread?” “Rye.” "Anything else?” Duncan shook his head. "No, noth ing else.” i “Are you sure that’s all you want?” “Yes, that’s all. Just a roast tur key sandwich.” The waiter returned with the or der, placed it berfdre him, shook his head wonderingjy and withdrew. Duncan virtually devoured the sand wich in three bites. He delicately wiped his mouth with a napkin, then beckoned the waiter. “Check, please,” he said. "Check?” f: ; “Yes, the check.” Duncan raised his eyebrows. “But there is no check.” “No check? What do you mean no check?” “There are none tonight. This is Christmas Eve. Didn’t you see the sign in the window? Customers can order anything they want. It’s on the house. You're the only guy who didn’t order the whole’darned menu. Well, merry Christmas,” he added Duncan’s jaw dropped. His gaze fell on the haK-dollar, two dimes and five pennies still clutched in his hand. Slumped in his chair, his eyes followed the back of the re treating waiter. . <11 *- • • Tobaccos CIGARETTES ALL POPULAR BRANDS 2 for 3 f c CRTN 1.55 ONE POUND PRINCE ALBERT 99c ONE POUND SIR WALTER RALEIGH 99c ONE POUND EDGEWORTH 1.39 TOBACCO PIPES LARGE ASSORTMENT 1.00 TO 5.00 * GIFT SETS LUXOR 1.50 5.00 ROSE BUD GIFT SOAP 1.00 Give her gifts of beauty . . , gifts that flatter her feminini ty .. . gay and glamorous gifts after her own heart. Give her thrilling toiletries . . . scentimental colognes. . . roman tic Perfumes. Give her loveliness from our glittering ga laxy of beautiful gifts. CLEAR PLASTIC DRESSER SETS FOR HER 11.49™ 49.95 Christmas Cards BATH SALTS TARDLEY 2.50 GIFT SETS CUTEX 1.00 TO 3.75 YARDLEY PERFUME BOND STREET 2.50 UP BATH POWDER WRISTLET 1.00 SPECIAL DRY-SKIN LOTION REG. $2 VALUE / l pllU MX LIMITED TIME! 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