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Buy Christmas Seals And Help Eradicate Tuberculosis Seventy-Seventh Year AROUND THE OTY AND COUNTY CHIEF CAUTIONS CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS Chief of Police J. M. Sprawls has issued a notice urging everyone to be' cautious about locking automobile doors if packages are left in the car. Chief Sprawls also asks that women be careful not to leave their pocketbooks on the counters of-stores while shopping. It is wise to leave lights burning in the house whlie not at home, he also euggeBta.

CONCRESSSMAN RILEY HERE John J. RUey, member of Congress for the second district, will at ,11 o'clock 18. Mr. Biley will speak following the AAA county convention for the election of the county committee: County Agent F. W.

Corley has urged 1 all interested in the welfare of the to be present to hear the congressman. BIBLE STUDY GROWS Rev. A. D. Howard, pastor of 'the First Baptist church has announced the continued growth of the group studying the Bible every Wednesday at the church.

The Hour of Power meets in the church auditorium at 7:30 p. m. and everyone interested in a study of the Bible is cordially invited to attend. VAUCLUSE SERVICES Rev. Ernest Sain, pastor of the Vaneluse Baptist church, haa announced that worship aerriee will lie hcM in the church oa the first and third Sundays at 11 a.

m. Sermee en the leeeed and fourth Sundays win be in- tkfe evening at o'clock. Sunday School is held every Sunday moraine at 10 o'clock. NAVY RECftUITEK A Recruiter from the U. S.

Nary Recruiting Station, Augusta, will be at the Federal Court Home in Aiken Thursday 1 P. M. to 4 P. M. The Navy is very much in need of young men between the ages of 17 to 31.

Join the U. S. Navy today and travel with the greatest peacetime Navy the world has ever known. Travel with America's finest young men to all parts of the world. Be a 1946 and 1947 tourist.

The G. I. Bill of Rights and generous family allowance for men with dependants is still in effect. DR. BEGINS PRACTICE OF MEWCINE Dr.

J. Edenfield, a native of North Augusta, has begun the practice of medicine and will be associated with Dr. P. A. Kennedy with offices in Langley nnd Augusta.

Dr. Edenfield is the son of and Mrs. J. Sr. an honor graduate of the Med- cal College of South Carolina at Charleston where he also -served his internship at the Roper Hospital.

After completing his hospi- al work, he served three years in the Navy. Since his discharge the has been tak- more.surgical training at the United States Veterans Hospital in Dr. Edenfield and Dr. Kennedy will have office hours twice daily in both Lu'nglcy' and. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TURNED ON IN OF ABKEN" Aiken is getting all lighted up for Christmas.

Rows of vari-col ored lights have been strung back and forth acrose the business sec tion and a tree is to be erected at the fountain near the post- office and will he lighted. City Council Uat week authorized Christmas lights in the main business section. Merchant! report brisk Christmas trading: and the postoffice the usual pre-Christmas rush with Many people observing the "Mail Early" sign of the depart- Lvhtinf strikes oak trees six mere frequently than heifcei trees, such as the beech, Battle of Heavy- Weights to Top Ring Show Thursday Night Presenting his last ring show" of the year, Promoter Cyclone Copley has lined up "a 34-rpund fight card for the Aiken Municipal Auditorium Thursday night with a pair of heavyweights billed for the main event The feature is a return match of a bout presented early this year in Augusta when 198-pound: Guard Wyatt of Spartanburg. S. C.

waa forced to yield a technical tmyo Tavor of Or'Garvin, the Wacener aerapper. Wyatt was taking the fight away from Garvin in their April encounter when the Spartanbnrg boxer suffered a eat over an eye and the battle was baited in the sixth round. Wyatt has been seeking a return bout ever since, and Copley figured this was as Rood a time as any to give him. the chance. The main event is scheduled for 10 rounds, with an eight-heat semi-final on the card matching Pat Linton, 127-pound Aiken fighter-jockey, against Ep Arwood of Greenville, S.

C. Linton will be seeking his third straight win for two weeks after his return here for the winter racing season. Two weeks ago he scored a third round technical kayo in the local ring and five nights won a decision in Augusta. Pour four-rounders are being booked to complete the card. ft anfc DECEMBER 18, 1946 IN FLAMES' enveloped by flames'driven by a high wind, this home In Scranton, obviously ii doomed.

It was one of- two homes destroyed' when a fire raced through a neighboring lumberyard. Roar of the flames was louder than the sound of a railroad train. CLEARWATER MEL EMPLOYEES GIVE $224 TO TB SALE The best reports received on the "Christmas Seal Sale to date came Monday from the employees' of the Clearwater. Manufacturing' Company, when W. P.

Tornquist, manager of the Clearwatei- Manufacturing turned over to Mrs. Eleanor H. Smith, prener- al 'chairman of the 40th annual tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale, $224.68, the amount contributed this year for the; granfby this fine group of industrial workers. In addition to the gift from the themselves, Mr. Tornquist presented a substantial check from the Clearwater Manufacturing stating that ho and others associated with the mill are very favorably impressed with the service that is being -rendered in tlie interest -of tuberculosis control.

EMMA COURTNEY S. S. CLASS MEETS The. Young Women's Class of the First Baptist Sunday School met Friday night at the home of Mrs. Leu McGraw.

During the business session it was decided to name the class the Enr.via Courtney class in honor of the late Mrs! Emma Courtney. After the business session, refreshments -carrying out the Christmas motif were served. Mrs. J. A.

Stott is teacher of the class which is a newly organized group of the Young People's Department. U.S. HIGHWAY 1 LEADS INTO THE HORSE COUNTRY United States- II west strip runniiuj MAYOR WEEKS NAMES VARIOUS COMMITTES- Mayor Oilell Weeks nouncoil the of the city council who will se.rve in the appointejj (erni which bepran on DeeemJ'tr 15, 19-JI! and clones December 1047. The following' named: Finance: Charles, H. Marvin, chairman, Dr.

E. Blake, T. G. Carpenter. Police: A.

L. Slade, Chairman Dr. H. E. Blake, G.

D. Key. Street: Charles M. C. G.

Fire: Dr. E. Blake, chairman, t. G'. Carpenter.

A. L. Slade, Jr. Ru'ildinn: T. Sia Churl OS.

M. Health: b. Key, i Uiroujch the heart nf the South Jr The campaisn was on Carolina "borne' country," willl Charles M. C. H.

d.rcetion oJ 'P. B. Cam- under th eio'i, Grace Reese. bl of sports-minded i-State Golf Slated For January Mike Lucas, professional at the Aiken Golf Course has announced that the second annual Tri-SUte Gotf Open Tournament will be played the Aiken Golf course early in'January. Mr.

Lucas said that the tourn- ment had been sanctioned by the Professional Coif Association which means that some 100 professional golf players will be entered in the event Amateurs who wish to enter the tournament must have five score cards turned in at the Aiken Golf club before the tournament so that the players' handicap may be determined. Besides the pros and amateurs ef South Carolina. North.Carolin* and Georgia, a number of pros from other states will be invited. REV. GUNTER IS INSTALLED HEAD OF MASONS The Rev.

M. T. Gunter, worshipful master of Hopewell Masonic lodge was installed at lodge ceremonies in Eltenton Friday night. He succeeds H. H.

Other officers installed at the same time include F. B. Eaves, senior warden; J. junior warden; H. W.

Rishcr, treasur- Approximately $1,000 will be er A Mi cr secretary; L. Smith, senior deacon; P. J. Hiers. junior deacon; J.

P. Steed, senior steward; T. S. Dunbar, junioi Columbia districts this ttr, if the information requests to the State Reseai-ch. Planning and Development Hoard are any indication of travel business.

'Travelers on this highway who respond to a colorful country filled with facilities for golf and came-bird shoots would do well to visit the pine region of South Carolina. given in prises. Mike Lucas, the winner of the pro match last year and Bob Knowles, the amateur winner will be entered again this-year. Mr. Lucas stated that he hoped to get Fred Astaire to play in the tournament again this year.

CLUB ENTERTAINS FOOTBALL TEAM The L. B. C. Lions Club entertained the coaches and football team at the Langley-Bath High School at the regular meetnng held at club house in Bath on Monday evening. Dr.

A. L. Gregg, former chaplain in the army and now pastor of the Graniteville Baptist Church, gave a very inspiring talk on temperance which was enoyed by all present. He also complimented the team on the fine record made during the past year in it lost only one game. Dr.

Gregg waa presented to the club by Lion A. J. Rutland, Entertainment Chairman for the meeting. Co-captain Charles Asbill introduced the team to the dob. A report on the Bingo party held recently was made by Lion R.

in which he announced that $140.00 waa realiced for use for Christmas charity. In line with ami charity work the donated $10.00 to the current tuberculosis drive, and club members donated to the KDenton, Sooth CareiiBa Lions Ctah toward the peithiai of an 1VMI Imf A0CMI annual ChrM- Mat twtr if en tW of Piiimlir at the KINDERGARTEN TO GIVE CHRISTMAS PLAY FRIDAY "The Almost Wasn't Christmas," a play, will be presented by the pupils of the kindergarten of the First Baptist Church at eleven o'clock 'Friday morning in the Church. The cast of characters includes: Santa EHie. Santa's Helpers David Lybrand, Charles Copley. Michael McMillan, Lewis Whittle.

Duck Carswell and Jimmy Dyches. Kneece, Billy Cooper, Annie Lynne Ho well. Margie Lou Gaver, Beth Wise, Martha Jean Heath, George Sprue! 1, Larry Chandler. Jnlianne McGraw, Sarah Dyches. Tony Osbon, Thomas Arthur, Thomas Weeks, Grover Woodward, Carolyn Osbon, Joey.

Prothro, Russelline Faulkner, Teresa Stokes, Billy Glenn, Joan Lucas, Butler McDonald, Barbara Wright, and Arnold Jones. Recitation and Songs: Why Do Bells On Christmas Lucas. Silent Away In A In MacDonald. 'twas The Night Before Wise. Santa Claus Is Coming To Up On The Rhythm Band.

Baaing on the theory of cycles, long range weaiher expect a period of eerere drought, possibly of worldwide proportions, about 20 years hence. the nby-tkroeted hummlmirhird make aboot beeta ascend In forward flight' and about 0p.in bowrfnf. John Henry Turner Of Vaucluse Dies John Henry Turner. 76. of Vaucluse, an employe of the Graniteville company, died at an Augusta infirmary Friday.

Mr; Turner was born in Johnston, and had lived in Vaucluse for the past 45 years. Funeral were held at the Vaucluse Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Ernest Sain officiated. Burial was in the Vaucluse cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma M. Satcher Turner; four sons, George, Hudson. Ira and J. H.

Turner, alt of Vauculsc; a daughter, Mrs. Allen Holley, West Columbia; two brothers, Jake Turner and Tohmas Turner, both Ella Turner. Graniteville; 10 grandchildren, "several niccos and nephews. steward and J. L.

All, tyler. Audley II. Ward of Aiken, slate commander of the American Legion and a prominent Mason, wa? principal speaker at the I banquet held Friday. Honor guests included A. J.

M. of OranRebui'Sr. most Historical Situ Entering the state from the north Route 1, called the Jefferson Davis Highway, leads first to Cheraw, a pleasant town settled by the Welsh in 1752. Through the Sand Hill Development Project, a game, fish and forest preserve of nearly 100,000 acre's, the route goes on to Camdcn with'its old homes and historical sites. During the fall and winter season there are hunter trails, horse shows and other riding events, and in December there is the popular series of fox and drag, hunts takes place from January and there are the Washington Rirthday races, the steeplechases flat races in February.

In tin- the famed worshipful master of South Car-1 Carolina Cup. a nationally known olina O. Frank Hart of Columbia. Grand secretary of the grand'lodge S. F.

Risher of Rambcrg, deputy grand master; Mr. Wcrtz and Mr. Richardson of W. M. Tpwne, district deputy grand master and J.

Martin Thomas, past district deputy of Allendale. Swine Influenza i Attacks Pig Crop A new wave of swine influenza and pneumonia this month may pose a threat to next spring's pig crop goals of the American Foundation for Animal Health reported here. "Farmers should keep bogs away from old straw stacks, manure piles, and contaminated where they may pick up the virus of in- fluenxa," the Foundation suggested. "If brood sows contract this dixeaae. it frequently results in their pigs being born dead, or results in weak titters which have a poor chance to survive." Other precautions snggmted against influence include clean, draft-free quarters, ample bed, plenty, of water, and balanced rations.

Baptist Minister's Widow Dies Mrs. Fannie Roone McCrackcn, 05, of Beech Island died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George Webb, p. m. December 12.

Pending the hour of' the funeral the body was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sailor Hoard, Lanjfley. Funeral services" were held at 3:00 p. m. Saturday afternoon.

1)gc. 14, at the. Langloy with Rev. J. P.

McGraw officiating. Interment took place in Bethany Cemetery. Aiken. Mrs. McCracken was the widow of the late Reverend 'W.

A. McCracken. who wa.s a well known Baptist Minister in Aiken County. Among his pastorates was the Langley Baptist Church which he served for a number of years. Since Mr.

McCrackan's McCrackan has made her home with her daughter, Webb, and Judge Webb in Beech Island. She had been bed-ridden for the past six years. are three daughters; Mm. George 'R. Webb, Beech Island, 'Mrs.

P. E. MOM, Langley, and Mrs. Sailor.Beard, Lengley; two R. F.

McCrackan, and M. Augusta. one sister, W. A. Turner, Columbia; one brother, JT.

F. Edgeffeld; 29 grandchildren, and 24 (reat grandchildren. will be sutned. after buinsr discontinued during the yoars." From Camdcn the road throujrh Scsqui-Ccntcnnial P.tale its pine-surrounded lake, to Columbia. another center for sports lovers.

The chief hearty of the place is its atmos phcro of spaciousness; fine old trees shade 1 avenues. Five g-cdf clubs support Columbia'. 1 claim to having golf- in (j days a year. Hone-Training Arie Around Columbia hundreds of the nation's finest racehorsos train annually. other winners.

Sun Beau. Seabiscuit, Cavalcade. Bold Venture and Stapc hand received their early training in the Carolina pine country. Between Columbia and the Savannah River the road skirts the upper edpc of the Hills and passes through the forests and farm country of Lexington County to Aiken. Known locally as, the Capital of the Aiken is a peaceful place of large estates and small cottapi-s set nt- tfactively in well landscaped lawns.

Since the early Aiken has been a leading sports icnter and. at one time or another riaring the winter and spring season, has been host to all of the important American polo players, and. a good number of the European and South American ones. The United States international polo team trains here annually for Aiken is by intertwining bridle paths and pleasant places to ride, and always has a strong appeal to any one who likes to take time off to enjoy living in the old cavalier manner. AffiEN COMMUNITY DRIVE PROMOTES EMBLEM CONTEST The newly organized Aiken Community Drive announces a contest for an emblem to be used permanently in connection with its drives, publicity and to distinctively' designate it as the charitable campaign of the city and county.

The contest begins today, De-f cenrber 18th and will continue until Saturday, January '4. Entrk-4 should be mailed or handed to Julian Salley, Jr. on before hat date. Contestants may nor submit more, than entries each. Entries should be presented full color and should be simple enough to be easily duplicated.

The emblem selected will- bo used permenently in the work of the Drive. A prize of a S25 S. Saving Bond is offered by interested persons to the contestant, submitting the winning emblem. Drive will act as judpes ar.d their decision will be final. The Executive o'f Unit is stressed that the prize does not' come from, the funds 01" tbo Drive, but is given by tho.w interested in it.

CHRISTMAS PLAY TO BE PRESENTED FRIDAY EVENING The Primary Department of tho First Baptist Church Sunday- School will present a play entitled "The Path "Of The Star" in the church auditorium, nl. 7:30 Friday oveninjr. 20. Those part in play, will be Mickey SummcraU, Walter Rogers, Faye Rackley, Harold Price. Jane Howard, Jennie Emery Williams, Erf-ward Larry Courtney.

nnd Mary Willis. The play will prose under the direction of Mrs. M. J. t.ucas, Robert Harris.

Mir. James Smith, and Mrs. Thomfts Turner. is invited. More than 100 inches of rainfall are recorded annually on the xenwar'd of Washinffton'o coastal mountain rangea.

CHIEF OF POLICE TO OUTLINE WORKING PLANS Chief of Police J. M. Sprawls will outline the needs of polio department and the plan for policing the city at a special meeting of council Friday evening at It is probable that the matter of salaries for the personnel will also be discussed at the meeting: Temperature at the cere of sun has been estimated at 20 degrees Cental ait. Water boib at 100 degrees en this scale..