Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Mechanically, the Pontiac straight eight with 7.7:1 compres sion ratio and Hydra-Matic has been stepped up to 127 horse power, equipped with a new carbu retor and intake manifold, a new current and voltage regulator and a new spark plug and ignition coil mounting. The new regulator, a new distributor and, valves with improved durability have been added to the six cylinder engine. An expanded line of optional accessories is offered this year, including power brakes, Comfort Control front seat with a tilt-or- raise feature, automatic electric window lifts for front doors, in strument panel safety cushion, air conditioning for eight - cylinder models and improved power steer ing, as well as Pontiac’s famous Dual-Range Hydra-Matic trans mission. Star Chief Series To meet buyer demand for maxi mum dollar value in an increas ingly competitive market, Pontiac for 1954 has introduced the Star Chief Series. Eleven inches longer than the Chieftain series, with a 124-inch w’heelbase, the 213.7-inch Star Chief approximates in size America’s biggest standard motor cars. Four models are offered—the Custom Catalina and Custom Four- Door Sedan, Deluxe Convertible and DeLuxe Four-Door Sedan— each immediately identifiable by three chrome stars on the rear fender fin, a chrome moulding which blends with new and larger tail lamps and a special trunk lid moulding. The Custom Four-Door Sedan model also features an identify ing decorative chrome plaque be hind the rear venti-panes and chrome mouldings over the side windows. Custom models are avail able in Biloxi Beige, Coral Red or Maize Yellow as complete body colors or in combination with Winter White, when the white is used as an upper color only. Harmonizing color schemes are used in the Custom model inter iors which combine a star pat tern nylon upholstery material with top-grain ivory - colored leather or, in the case of the Cata lina, all-leather upholstery may be obtained also. Door trim is aug mented by chrome mouldings; headlining is of light-colored coat ed fabric on the Catalina and of harmonizing colored cloth in the Custom Four-Door Sedan. The deep-pile carpeting is of a compli menting shade of color. The DeLuxe Convertible, only for the whole family FOR MOTHER Electric Mixers Electric Irons Electric Percolators Pyrex Glass Ware WAGONS AIR RIFLES TRACTORS FOR DAD Shotguns Rifles Rods Reels Hunting Clothes BASKETBALLS POCKET KNIVES ELECTRIC STOVES 1 - ELECTRIC TRAINS VELOCIPEDES HOLSTER SETS FOOTBALLS CAP PISTOLS Chapman - Hawkins V Hardware 1319 Main St Phone 35-J Andrew Jackson Was Born A Few Miles From Lancaster LANCASTER — The State of North Carolina attempts to dispute the fact, but in the words of Andrew Jackson, him self, the President and general was born in South Carolina, a few miles north of here. In Jackson’s own words, written in a letter to James H. Witherspoon of" Lancaster, August 11, 1824, the world is told: “I was born in South Carolina, as I have been told, at the plantation whereon James Crawford lived about one mile from the Carolina road crossing of the Waxhaw Creek.” A year earlier Jackson had made a similar written state ment in commenting on a South Carolina atlas with a map of the Lancaster District. A star on the map marked the Crawford home and identified it as “General A. Jackson’s birthplace.” Jackson was born March 15, 1767, shortly after the death of his father. The family lived in North Carolina, but be longed to the old Waxhaw Church in South Carolina. Here, it was, that Jackson’s father was buried. Tradition has it that Mrs. Jackson was forced to interrupt her journey home after the funeral to give fyirth to her son at the Crawford Plantation. Later the widow and her three chil dren took up residence there and it was at the Crawford plantation that Andrew Jackson was reared. There was considerable controversy at that time over the location of the state line. James Crawford held title to the plantation from North Carolina, but when he conveyed the land to his son, Thomas Crawford, the deed was re corded in South Carolina. In 1952, about 300 acres,-including the Crawford Plan tation, were bought by Lancaster County for $11,500, and the county presented the land to the State for development as Andrew Jackson State Park. Planned development includes a museum building to house Jackson archives and other historical material. Recreation al facilities will include picnic areas, outdoor fireplaces, shelters and playgrounds. v Prosperity Items The Prosperity Garden Club will meet Monday, December 21, at 3:30 with Mrs. Ray P. Hook. All the circles of the Women of the church of Grace Church will meet Friday night, December 18, at 7:30 in the Parish Building. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Bowers announce the birth of a daughter, Betsy Ola, on December 6, at the Mills Clinic. The Bow6rs have three other children, all boys. The Christmas meeting of the Dogwood Garden Club was held last Monday afternoon at the convertible available in the Ponti ac line for 1954, is offered in full range of regular Pontiac exterior colors with an option of green, blue, red and black in combination with ivory as an interior trim. Seat cushions and seat back up holstery are of Morrokide, a dur able, pliable coated fabric with elastic properties. The DeLuxe Four-Door Sedan is also available in the full exterior color line, with grey, bue or green interiors of nylon fabric combined with harmonizing novelty weave cloth. The Chieftain Eights and Sixes In addition to the four models offered in the Star Chief Series, Pontiac for ’54 offers nine other models in the Custom, DeLuxe and Special series, with eight or six- cylinder engines. These include the Custom and DeLuxe Catalina, two-door and four-door sedans and station wagons. The Silver Streak on the trunk compartment in these lines is nar rower and composed of four thin chrome strips instead of five as on the Star Chief Series; there is a new rear deck handle, a new me dallion on the deck lid and on the rear fenders. Interiors feature patterned nylon combined with gabardine for the Deluxe Sedan models, while the Deluxe Catalina uses a patterned nylon cloth com bined with Morrokide, a coated fabric having elastic qualities. The Special Sedan models combine a durable novelty-weave cloth and a coated fabric with elastic qualities. Station Wagons are offered in the two-seat Deluxe model, with the second seat folding flat for maximum carrying capacity, while the Special is offered in two (folding second seat) and three- seat models. Interiors have new styling using red or green combin ed with ivory Morrokide on the De luxe Station Wagon while green and beige coated fabric is used on the Special Station Wagon. Mr. Kirkgard has extended an invitation to the public to come in tomorrow or Saturday and see the new Pontiac models. home of Mrs. W. L. Mills, Sr. Mrs. Cornell Bedenbaugh, president, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Frances Spotts read an in teresting and timely article on Christmas trees. The origin of the poinsettia was given by the glean er, Mrs. D. H. Hamm, Jr. Mrs. Spotts substituting for Mrs. Jacob Bowers conducted a Christmas word contest with Mrs. Cornell Bedenbaugh winning the prize. Following the program the mem bers enjoyed the exchange of gifts. The house decorations and the lovely tree made a festive setting for the meeting. A delectable salad plate with coffee was served. Mrs. J. Walter Hamm was host ess to the Literary Sorosis Satur day afternoon. Fourteen members and four visitors were present. The visitors were Mrs. D. H. Hamm, Sr., Mrs. Ray P. Hook, Mrs. W. H. Leaphart, Jr., and Mrs. Leslie Mills. Mrs H. B. Hendrix gave an in formative discussion of the Com munist Theory of Education. During the social period the hostess served a delectable salad plate and spiced tea. The Christmas motif was car ried out in the refreshments. Small Christmas Jbells were given as favors. Mrs. John Taylor was hostess to the December meeting of the Crepe Myrtle Garden Club, Tues day afternoon. Mrs. J. Ray Dawkins, program chairman discussed the care of poinsettias. The gleaner, Miss Myrtle Ruff read “Christmas Medi tations.” For recreation Mrs. Oscar Wes- singer conducted a Christmas Tree word contest with Mrs. W. A. Bal- lentine the prize winner. The exchange of gifts was an enjoyable part of the meeting. The lovely tree made a suitable setting for the gift exchange. The hostess served sandwiches, a sweet course and coffee. The annual Ladies Night of Prosperity Lodge was held Friday evening in the Masonic banquet hall. The members of the Eastern Star served a delicious menu— a turkey dinner and dessert. Mr. Joe N. Wilson, W. M. of Prosperity Lodge, was toast mast er and introducted the guests of the Lodge. He then had the Lodge members introduce their guests. Mr. C. E. Hendrix introduced the speaker, John I. Smith, Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of S. C. of Greenville, who gave a forceful address, using as his sub ject, “A Tear in the Eye.” Weekend guests of Mrs. J. E. BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Due to the Christmas holidays the Bookmobile schedule has been changed, and the following stops will be made on Monday, De cember 21st. Oakland Mill (Mrs. J. I. Ringer) Oakland Mill (Mrs. Reeder Brooks) Box Factory (Cause’s Store) Gary Community (A. P. Ram- age) Bush River Community (Mrs. Willie Singley) Bush River Community (Mrs. Lamar King) Bush River Community (Eugene Horton) Tran wood Community (Mrs. Rosa Johnson) Long Lane Community (Ben Caldwell) Whitmire Library. Ross were Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Margaret Hudnell Willys of Hamlet, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Riley and their son Gene of Union were Sun day guests of Mrs. A. B. Hunt and Mrs. Frances Spotts. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Newman attended a banquet in Greenwood, Saturday night, given by the Vir ginia Paper and Pulp Co. Mr. Newman is an employee of the Paper Co. Mrs. J. D. Luther has returned from a three week’s visit with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Kislervitz and family in New York City. The Kislervitzes have a two week’s old son, Adam Luther. They have two other children, a boy and a girl. There are a lot of people look ing for a top-level. Big Four meet ing to sift the world's many feuds. As if relations aren’t strained enough already! For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio and Televlalon GEO. N. MARTIN Radio and Television BALES and SERVICE 1309 MAIN STREET 24 HOUR SERVICE Telephone S11 An Ideal Gift for Christmas be-Iaced and bewitching expertly cut to avoid riding or twisting Yes, a charm in fit—and ft slip that’s daintily designed with generous helpings of beautiful Val lace: Note the bra covering straps, too! Rayon and Nylon Size 32-42 Price 3.98 to 10.95 Carpenter’s There’s one sure way to put a great big grin on his face Christmas morning! And that’s to let him discover one ... or two . . . or more of these swell-elgant gifts for men under his tree. Best part of it all is that you can do ALL his holiday shopping here. And that goes whether he is hard or easy to please! Arrow Shirts $ 3.95 Interwoven Socks 1.09 Dobbs Hats 10.00 Brentwood Sweaters 11.95 Sleeveless Sweaters 3.95 Initial Handkerchiefs 3 for 1.00 Can you think of anything which would be more ap preciated than a pair of nice PAJAMAS. If he has winter pajamas, you can buy him a pair for next summer. We have a lot of pretty ones.