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Volume LVH Clinton. S. C, Thursday, May 31.1956 Number 22
County's Political Campaign Gets Oil With Charges Against SenatorDixon LambastsWilson Leadership
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With charges of‘ inadequacy and ineffective leadeship on the part of the present state senator being the cause of the absence of industrialization of the county; a statement that that the county paid $50,000 for paving roads in the senator’s ForesJ Hills subdivision at Laurens; and ^he assertion that the senator talks out of both sides of his mouth—one side for segregation and the other for integration, King Dixon, candidate for the state senat? from Laurens county, got off to an immediate start in attpckng Senator Ralph T. Wilson in the opening meeting of the Laurens county political campaign at Gray Court-Owings school Monday night.
Senator Wilson, seeking re- election, did not reply to the attack made on him, confining himself to a recital of accomplishments of his administration.
The senate race conforming to expectations of many observers, took the spotlight at the first of ten speaking dates scheduled for the county.
Two other candidates for the senate, Justin A. Bridges and Robert C. Wasson, also referred to the failure of industrial plants to locate in the county, as did two or three of the candidates for the house of representatives.
However, the subject mentioned most during the Gray Court- Owings engagement was segre gaton, practically all candidates for the house and senate declaring strongly for a contipuance of separate bu| equal school faciii ties for whites and Negroes. Sev eral hit at outside agitators and organizations that stir up animos ity and seek to disrupt relations built up over the years between the races.
School questions were mention ed by several house and senate
College Finals Speakers
High School Ends Its Academic Year
DR. DENDY DR. STRONGDr. Robert Strong, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of
Augusts, Ga.. will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church to) the Presbyterian college graduating class. Dr. Marshall C. Dfndy, of Richmond, Vs., will bring the commencement day address on Monday at graduating exercises beginning at 10:30 a. m.. in the college outdoor chapel.
College CommencementBegins Sunday MorningGraduation Exercises Be Held Monday
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Presbyterian college will con-( included churches in Pulaski, Va.,
CANDIDATES' SCHEDULETonight (Thursday) — Poplar
Springs Baptist church yard.Friday, June 2 — Wham's
Store. Waodyille.Monday, June 4—Cross Hill
school.Tuesday, June S — Center
Point.Wednesday, June 6—Youngs
community.Thursday, June 7—Clinton.Friday. June t — Hickory
Tavern school.Monday. June 11 — Watts-
▼ille ball park.
canddates, principally in regard to the schools being top-heavy with supervision (only District 55—Laurens — was specifically named by Justin A. Bridges, senate candidate). Dixon said the present 25 mills (referring to the Laurens schools) is sufficient to operate the schools. Wasson, Wilson, and Bridges all said they will support the schools to the fullest extent.
One candidate for the house of representatives, Dr. C. J. Hart, Laurens chiropractor, also joined in leveling charges of inadequate leadership at Senator Wilson in regard to the lack of securing industrial plants for the county. “In adequate leadership,” Hart said, “has cost the county 15 million dollars in industrial .progress."
About 400 voters were in the Gray Court-Owings school auditorium when County Chairman R. L. Plaxico called the meeting to order.
Plaxico welcomed the crowd and stated their presence indicated interest of the people In questions of political importance in the county. In the light of 20,- 000 voters being registered in thecounty, he said there could be12,000 to exercise their right to vote in the June 12 primary.
Plaxico called on the caiidi- (continued on page 4)
fer 102 baccalaureate degrees and five honorary degrees and hear addresses by two prominent Presbyterian leaders as the highlights of its 75th commencement exercises Sunday and Monday.
Dr Robert Strong, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Augusta, Ga., will preach the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday morning. Services are to be held in the Clinton First Presbyterian church at 21 a. m.
The commencement address on Monday will be delivered by Dr. Marshall C. Dendy, of Richmond. PC alumnus, who serves as head of the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian church US. Final exercises are set for the outdoor chapel at 10:30 a. m.
Two special features scheduled for Sunday afternoon are the dedication of Bailey hall, the recently completed dormitory which houses 96 students at 3:00 p. m., and the reception at the home of President and Mrs. Marshall W. Brown at 4:00 p. m.
The honorary degrees, all doctor of divinity, will go to four alumni and one friend of Presbyterian college. Alumni recipients are: the Reverends Isaac M. Bagnal, of Bennettsville, James McDowell Dick, of Raleigh, N. C., BOnneau Dickson, of Atlanta, and William J. Hazelwood, of Decatur, Ga. The fifth honorary degree will be conferred upon the Rev. Ted. Jones, of Columbia.
In addition to their degrees, 27 senior ROTC cadets will receive commissions as second lieutenants in the Officers’ Reserve corps Awards and medals also will be presented to marie special achievement in various fields of college endeavor
The five honorary degree recipients were selected from a large list of candidates by the board of trustees in concurrence with the PC faculty
Bagnal, a native of Manning, has served as pastor of the Bennettsville First church since 1952. Prior ot that he was for nine years pastor of the Easley Presbyterian church and earlier served churches in. Belton and Honea path during the years 1931-43.
Andrews and Kingstree. A native of Sumter county, he received his BA degree from PC in 1922.
Dickson has held the pulpit of Atlanta’s Rock Springs Presbyterian church for the past 13 vears. He went there in 1943 after nine years as chapel minister for the Independent church of Savannah. A native of Pickens, Dickson received his BA degree from PC in 1930.
Hazelwood, stated clerk of Atlanta Presbytery *ince 1943, has been pastor of the Columbia Presbyterian church of Decatur for the past eight years. Prior to this charge he spent from 1937 to 1947 as minister to the Hape- ville (Ga.) church and served the Eastman (Ga.) church for three years after being ordained in 1934. A native of Woodruff, he received his BA degree in 1930.
Jones is director of regional education for the Synod of South Carolina, a position he has held since 1949. He assumed fhis post after serving for six years as pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Ocala, Fla., and before that was minister to the Highland church of Fayettveille, N. C. (1930-43) and Bartow (Fla.) First Church (1930-39). He is a graduate of Davidson college, class of 1924, and is a native'of Eatonton, Ga.
Abrams Named As President Lions Club
J .William Abrams has been named to the presidency of the Clinton Lions club, to head the club for the coming year.
Abrams replaces Dr B O Whitten, recently elected to the post, but was forced to withdraw because of a heavy work load at Whitten Village, state institution here which he heads.
Abrams will be accompanied into office by the following slate of officials:
Vice-Presidents: William P. Jacobs, R. S. Truluck, H. F. Blalock.
Secretary: Bryan Coates
Sixty-nine graduates received diplomas and certificates Monday night as Clinton high school commencement exercises were brought to a close.
Members of the class had places on the program which began with the processional. Robert Nee!^ gave the invocation, I^eanna Young, the salutatory adress, the glee club rendered a number, and Ed Pitts gave the class president’s address.
Principal R. P. Wilder and Superintendent W. Rc Anderson delivered the dipkmias and assistant Superintendent G. N. Foy presented the senior awards. Wilder reviewed other awards for the year.
After a glee club number, Joanne Leach gave the valedictory address, and the program closed with the alma mater and the recessional.
The exercises, held in the high school auditorium, werC attended by a packed house, including relatives and friends of the graduates
The year’s closing program got underway last Tuesday when the senior class gave the class day observance at a chapel exercise.
The class heard the annual ser mon Sunday night, preached by Dr. C. R. Thayer, guidance director at Presbyterian college. Dr. Thayer compared life to a voyage in which many dangers are encountered. He pictured to the young graduates the life of Joseph as an example of preparation, never losing heart, and developing strength in meeting the tests of life. Dr. Thayer urged the young people to strive, to seek, to find— and not to yield.
“Be kings and queens wherever you are,” he concluded, “maintain your integrity through prosperity and adversity. Do modestly and well whatever your hands find to do.”
Terry Named City's Mayor In Primary Held Tuesday
Wins By 919-770 VoteHow They Voted Tuesday.City Clinton Mill
For Mayor: Box Box TotalHugh L. Eichelberger .... 659 1 m j 770Joe P. Terry .................. 236 683 919
FOR ALDERMAN... Ward One:
Frank M. Boland, Jr. 888 772 1660Ward Two:
Herman NaborH ....... 71 63 134Truman Owens 186 529 ' 715S. A. (Chick) Pitts ......... 619 168 787
Ward Three: —■Harry C. Layton ........... 891 789 • 1680
W'ard Four:James P. Sloan 889 790 1 1679
W'ard Five: >•George Wr. Bagwell ......... 580 232 812Woodrow Wilson 302 551 855
Ward Six: | t.lamps C f’minp 647 674 13‘?1J. Robert Hamrick 232 109 343
Jane Todd Chosen Student Of Year
Chosen Clinton high school “Student of the Year" from seven Students of the Month, Jane Todd, outstanding senior and editor of the Sentinel, was selected on the basis of character, leadership and ability.
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hu bert Todd, of Clinton, Jane has
Scout District Court Of Honor Is Held At Joonno Church
The Court of Honor for the Laurens District, Boy Scouts of America, was held Monday evening, May 21, at Epworth Methodist church, Joanna, with troop 75, Julian Hunnicutt, scoutmaster, as host.
Rev .P. W. Turner, church pastor, gave the invocation. The host troop presented a colorful program! for the 270 attending. Dr. George C. Bellingrath, academic dean at Presbyterian college, was the guest speaker. He spoke on the effects of Scout training in the home, church and school and cited several instances where the training had saved- not only the lives of Scouts but adults as well.
The presentation of Eagle Palm, Bronze was made to Leon Patterson by Jim Tetter. The following promotions to star were presented by A. C. Young: Brantley Bishop, Terry Rushton, Douglas Lollis, Stanley Pitts, Dick Noble, J. R. Babb, Gary Hipp, Jr. Explorer Apprentice award to Walter Lanford, Jr., was made by James P. Sloan.
Promotions to first class were made by Robert M. Vance to Brent Hollsonback, Jimmy Young, Milling Blalock, Ricky Rhame, Wallace Boyd, George Beaty, Charles Giles, James Smith, Glifford Mc- Kittriok, Ray Bell and Fulmer Hutchinson.
The following awards to second class were presented by J. H. Hunter to Alvin Boone, Bobby Gregory, Wade Smith, Jerry El- Imore, Aubrey Swoflford, Carol Ripley, Kent Ripley, Ray Chastain, Dick Gasque, Olin Furr, Sammy Moore, John H. Montgomery, Henry Mitchell.
Merit badges were given the following by Church Leatherwood Michey Spires, Flynn Owens, Donald Brown, Jerry Hall, Wayne Couch, Douglas Lollis, Terry Rushton, Brantley Bishop, Leon
Elected
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Joe P. Terry, former mayor, in a come-ba* k Tuesday waa nominated as mayor for a two-year term over Hugh L. Eichel- berger. who was seeking a second term. The vote was: Terry, 919; Flichelherger, 770.
Five councilmen were renominated in the primary Tuesday. The contest in ward two l>etween three candidates for the council post will necessitate a run-over next Tuesday.
S. A. Pitts led the ticket in ward two with 787 votes, Truman Owens had 715, and Herman Nabors 134. The second race will he betwoen Pitts and Owens.
In ward five, YV'oodrow Wilson defeated George W. Bag- well, seeking reelection, 855 to 812.
James C. Craine, for reelection in ward six, won over J. Robert Hamrick, 1,321 to 34:3.
Three candidates for reelectirm to council seats had rto opposition. They were Frank M. Boland, Jr., in w'ard one; Harry C. I^ayton, in w’ard three; and James P. Sloan in ward four.
At a meeting of the eHy Democratic executive committee following the primary, results w^ere declared and the run-over race in ward two ordered for next Tuesday.
Yesterday, Terry expressed his appreciation for the support of the electorate, and sakl he has renewed his pledge to serve the city in an acceptable w*ay as its cliief executive when he takes office September 1, and invites the cooperation of all agencies interested., in the city’s development. He said
1 he will do everything in his power to promote the continued advancement of the city.
Eichelberger also expressed thanks for support in the election and pledged his interest and cooperation to the newly- elected administration.
JOE P. TERRY
ThornweU Class Program For Year
ThornweU Orphanage ended its 1955-56 year Monday night when 17 graduates received state high school diplomas and Dr U. S. Gordon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Gainesville, Fla., delivered the address to the class and assembled relatives and friends.
Honors for the year were announced and medals awarded to proficient students at the institution for meritorious work during the term.
The closing program began Sunday with the baccalaureate sermon at 11 a. m. in ThornweU Memorial church by Dr. Ryan L. Wood, pastor of Memorial Presbyterian church, West Palm Beach, Fla.
He-received his HA degree from}. Treasurer J. A. OrrPC in 1927
Dick is pastor of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh, a position he has held since 1935. Hi? earlier pastorates
Lion Tamer: Tom Plaxico.Tail Twisters: Calvin Cooper,
Len Ledford.Two new directors: George M.
Huguley and Eugene Johnson.
participated in many varied activities while at Clinton high. Besides being editor of the Sentinel, Jane was Miss Hi Miss, president of the Journalism club, treasurer of 12B, and an honor Student this year. In previous years her record was equally outstanding.
In addhion to participating in many school activities. Jane was a leader in the work of her church, the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church of Clinton. She now serves as pysident of the Y. P. C. U., leader for the Junior society, and Sunday school pianist, having; had musical training for ten years.
-Jane plans to enter Erskine col-
Dr. Wood spoke on “Seek yePatterson, Aubrey Swofford, Dick' nrst the Kin,Sdom of God and His Noble, SUnley Pitts, William I righteousness and aU these thingsWhite presented merit badges to|Sha11 1)6 unt° yOU-’Michael Lyon, Randy Ott, Mike
He toldthe young graduates to “find out what God wants you to do. SeekKetchum, Johnny Martin, Bill _ . _ . . t .
Barksdale, Ronnie Moore. Milton God * strength m order to do whatII U/onkfi ’ LJr««*A n —.MS'.
Moore, Billy Norris, Jerry Wilkie
lege this fall.
Future Citizens of Clinton
MIKE—TOMMY—BARRY KAY AND KATHY ANN AND WALTTh« twelfth in Th* ChronkU't sariM of photos of Clinton children appoore tftey.Loft to right are: Mika. I, Tommy. 4, and Baity. 2. sons of Mr. and Mis. D. D. Ficklim Kay, I, and
Kathy. «. daughters of Mi. and Mis. J. M. Hatton: Ann. 2. and Walt I. children of Di. and Mis. W.W.
Copt. Winn On Leave Will Go To Japan
Captain Charles C. Winn arrived ’ yesterday to spend a mouth’s leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Winn. He has been stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. At the end of his leave he will report to Seattle, Washington, to sail for duty in Japan.
He was accompanied here by Major Dan Anwar, an Indonesian officer in training at Benning, who will be the guest of the Winns for a few days.
Campbell Speaks At Kershaw Finals
G. Edward Campbell, business manager of Presbyterian1' college, delivered the commencement address at Kershaw high school last Monday.
He spoke to a graduating class of 45 seniors on the subject * of facing up to their responsibilities as young citizens. . _
Rev. P. L. Turner also presented the following merit badges: R. B. Smith, Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Hanell, Jim Godfrey, George Beaty, Billy Harris, Kenneth Nabors, Jack Penland, Alva Goodwin, Clifford McKittrick, Fulmer Hutchinson, Jerry Owings, and Enice Bradshaw, Jr.
Dr. Hugh Holman 'Receives Professorship
■ ♦Friends here of Dr. Hugh Hol
man will be interested to know he has received a full professorship in the English department at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hfil
Dr. Holman is a graduate of Presbyterian college and was connected with the college for some time before completing work for his doctors degree at the University of North Carolina.
First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible school will be held at the First Baptist church from June 4 to June 13 each morning from 9 until 11:30. Registration day is Friday, June 4, from 4 until 5 b’cloek in the new educational building.
LOSES BROTHER Friends here of Mrs George T.
Brown will sympathize with her in the death of her brother, R. Eugene Stewart, which occurred in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 21. Burial was held in Greenville onSufulay. _ x---1- ------- - —------- -
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He wants you to do.” Have a program of self-improvement, he urged, and learn to love God’s people. Seek the Kingdom of God —and Jet’s get on with the job, he admonished.
At the morning service, children of the home who had memorized
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Joanna Takes Lead In Carolina League
Joanna broke a three-way tie (or the top spot in the Carolina league when they exploded in a hitting speer to smother Greenwood, 25-2, Saturday night.
Whitmire beat Ninety Six, 6-5, and Mathews turned back Calhoun Falls, 12-6, In the other two games in the six-team textile league.
Joanna crossed home plate 25 times in the first five innings here Saturday night against Greenwood and the Carolina textile league game was called after seven innings with the score 25-2.
Greenwood's, second run was a pinch-hit homer by Mott in the top of the seventh.
Jimmy Kirby and Jimmy Clark, drove in five runs each for Jo anna, and Ray Peeler had a per feet four for four
The standings:Team W 1Joanna ............. 1........ 7Greehwood .........................6Ninety Six ........................ 6Whitmire 5Calhoun Falls 3Mathews . „ 3
This Week's Schedule Friday:Ninety Six at Mathews Greenwood at Calhoun Falls Joanna at Whitmire Saturday.Mathews at Ninety Six Calhoun Falls at Greenwood Whitmire at Joanna
REGISTRATION DAYIt ‘is announced that registra
tion for the Lydia Presbyterian church Bible school will be held on Saturday at 10::0 a. m. at the church.
Twenty-Six Seniors To Get Commissions In Army Reserve
Twenty-seven senior cadets of Presbyterian college’s Reserve Officers’ Training corps will receive army commissions at commencement exercises on June 4.
Lt. Col. Francis V. Smith, professor of military science'and tactic* who made the announcement today, said 26 of the men will receive commissions as second lieutenants Officers' Reserve corps. ' Chris Patte of Clinton, will accept a regular army commission.
Reserve commissions will be presented to these cadets: Mack N. Ballard, Nelson J. Charles. Michael Edwards, Arthur Pue, and Charles Pue, all of Charlotte;
J Edgar M Matheson and John T. 4 McNeely, both of Mooresvlile, N.
C.; Sam McGregor and Theodore V Howie, both of Greenville, Lynwood H Gaskin, of Orangeburg; William P. Herlong, erf Pax- ville; William O. Johnson, of Whitmire: Robert C. Liles, of Columbia; James Ray Lord, of Dub- In, Ga.; John Allen Morris, of Atlanta; Fewell H. Mendenhall, of Athens, Ga.; Thomas E. Turner of Macon. Ga.; Kenneth N. Baker, Charles W Sloan and Frank C. Young, all of Clinton; Edward L. Hay. of Wadmalaw Island; Richard H. tyacatee, 0f pj.ont Royal,Va.; John McLean, of Anderson; Richard A. Oliver, of College Park, Ga; James Arnold Stone, of Maxton, N. C; and Samuel N. Workman, of Laurens.
Upper-State Baseball Champions
The Clinton high school baseball team emerged in district playoffs as winner of the upper-stale baseball championship by defeating the Langley Bath - Clearwater teem.
In playing for the state championship last week, however, they loet the first and third in a. three- game series.
1st row. left to right: Freddie Samples, right Red; BiR Sease. left field, pitcher; James Smith, shortstop; Ray Fuller, third bate; Billy Pace, center field; Wallace Patterson, pitcher: Billy Cranford, or: Bill Dobbins, pitcher. 2nd rodr. left to right: Ronald Corley, aecoad bare; Charles Malpaea. pitcher. utility man; Mike Cooley, fixst base: Leon Faulk.^hortatop; Bill Smith, pitcher; Glenn base; Trey Whitfield, second base; Charles Huey, retfwr: Coach Bull Allen.boy. ” . / ~ \
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