The Gaffney Ledger from Gaffney, South Carolina • Page 1

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16S4 VOL. 74 NO. 12 Gaffney, South Carolina, Wednesday, March 13, 1968 STREET SALES 10 CENTS Five Directors Named fg One Hurdle Cleared For Blacksburg Sewer Lagoon; Another Looms Watershed For Camp Five directors were elected yesterday for the newly-established Will Camp Watershed in Cherokee County. The five of the 10 candidates named were: J. C.

Barnhill, C. Jack Guthrie, W. J. Jolly, Quinton Sarratt, and T. Elzie Stroup, Total number of votes cast was 373.

The law states that high men L-cC lo Wilkinsville Draytonville Grassy Pond Total Barnhill 43 162 90 297 Guthrie 29 104 84 217 Hamrick 4 30 67 101 C. Humphries 3 30 57 90 R. W. Humphries, Sr. 47 76 40 163 Jolly 37 111 87 235 LeMaster 20 67 66 153 Sarratt 8 76 111 195 Scruggs 4 72 111 187 Stroup 44 114 44 202 One Store for Every 110 in Cherokee Co.

plans for the proposed sewer system. A letter from the Appalachia Authority earlier this week confirmed that some $73,000 in funds are now available for the system. The written notification verified earlier verbal announcements from the of-, fires of Senator Ernest F. Hol-lings and Congressman Tom Gettys. Charles Davis and Giles Fouchee, representatives of the engineers, discussed with council a geological problem of rock formation that may require additional planning, work and possibly added plant equipment.

"We ran into something on Doolittle Creek that scares me from a money standpoint," Mr. Davis said. "There might be a bad situation on rock. We would like to have some rock borings made to see what the situation is." He explained that the lagoon pond must be deep and rock formations in the creek area make digging difficult. Large amounts of rock may require extra work and planning.

Mr. Davis then explained that it might be necessary to go in and reline the lagoon area. "If worst comes to worst, we'll put a little pump in there. It will possibly require an additional $4,000, or $6,000," he explained. Mr.

Fouchee then told council that "Appalachia said they are not too sure about financing, not too sure about and they are not happy about the Doolittle location." The engineers' representative then proposed that council obtain additional money. "You will need at least $40,000 to get started," he said, explaining that construction must be under way to qualify for the federal grants. Council wa sad-vised to get the additional on a short term, 30 or 40-day loan until the federal money could be used. Mr. Davis suggested that some rock borings be made to determine depth and explained that the lagoon area could be relined if necessary.

He further explained that he felt the engineering problems could be overcome but that extra work will have four-year terms, the next two, three-year terms and the fifth man a two-year term. On that basis Barnhill and Jolly will have four years, Guthrie and Stroup, three years, and Sarratt, tyo years. Other candidates were: Woodrow Hamrick, Charles Humphries, I. W. Humphries, Boyce LeMaster and Robert G.

Scruggs. ago. The total has dropped from 1,896,000 to 1,737,000. Notwithstanding the cpmpe-'tition from the big stores, however, some 700,000 Mom and Pop stores still flourish in the United States. Among the retail outlets in Cherokee County that have sales help, the Commerce Department lists a total of 31 food stores, 26 eating and drinking places and 56 automotive dealers and service stations.

No such figures are available for the family-run stores. Irrespective of the changes in the store population, retail business in the local area has been on the increase. During the past year, retail sales in the county reached an estimated $37,449,000, about 3.2 per cent better than in 1966, based on preliminary reports. Despite the risks involved in starting a new business, many people take the plunge each year. For a large proportion of them, the chances of success are not good.

Less than 50 per cent survive the first full year, the records indicate, and only one in five lasts five years or more. HONORED A. H. McCraw of Chrysler-Plymouth, Gaffney, was named one of the 100 outstanding Chrysler-Plymouth automobile salesmen in the United States and awarded a trip to Bermuda, March 20-24. PRESENTS CHECK Olin Phillips, left, chairman of the Four Family Benevolence Fund is shown presenting a check to Mrs.

Julia Rhinehart. Mrs. Rhinehart is the mother of Nancy Christine Rhinehart, one of the victims of the recent murders. The fund was started to help defray funeral expenses for the three families involved and to assist the family of Lee Roy Martin who is charged with the murders. William Hatcher of Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home is shown with Mrs.

Rhinehart and Mr. Phillips. Each of the four checks amounted to $31 1 .14. (Photo by Smith Studio). Taylor Sponsors, Jolly Opposes Home Rule Bill (Special to The Ledger) New York Competing for the consumer dollar in Cherokee County at the present time are no fewer than 331 retail establishments.

In terms of the local population, it means that there is a store for every 110 residents, which is more than in many sections of the country. The average in the United States is one store for every 114 persons and, in the South Atlantic States, one for every 125. The facts and the figures were derived principally from a national survey of retail businesses, conducted by the partment of Commerce. The survey lists a total of 201 retail stores in the county that employ one or more persons. There are also large number of smaller stores, family owned and operated, with no employees.

Their totaJ is estimated at" 130. In general, throughout the nation as a whole, there has been a steady decline in the number of small businesses, the reports show. The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker are getting scarcer and the chain stores and se service -upermarkets more numerous-. The net result is that there are 160,000 fewer stores now than were in existence ten years chain stores and self-service SCOUTER ROUNDTABLE Piedmont District Scouts will hold their monthly meeting and round-table for cub and boy scout leaders Thursday at 8 p.m. at Choen Street School cafeteria in Union.

Rufus Foster District Scout Executive, urged all adult scoutcrs to be present. GIVE FUNDS American Legion Post 201 and the Superiors have raised funds for the family of Opal Dlanne Buckson and the families in the recent the other families In the recent Cherokee County tragedies. The post and Superiors gave $15 to the Buckson Family and $5 to the regular fund, T. W. Glymph, post commander said.

McABEE CHILD IMPROVED Friends and relatives of Rev. and Mrs. Edward McAbee will be interested to know that Lamar, their 13-month old son, is home from the Spartanburg General hospital and is recuperating. Rev. McAbee has been contacted and plans to continue his evangelistic crusade in the Carribean.

He will return home late Saturday night 'as scheduled. GHS Band Concert Set Friday The 80 piece Gaffney High School Band will present its annual spring concert this Fri-. day evening, March 15. The concert will begin at 8 p. m.

in the Gaffney High School Auditorium. Selections such as the Bach Prelude and Fugue in flat, Allerseelen, Kentucky 1800, The Gypsy Paron, Relax Rhum-ba, Charter Oak, Clarinet Escapade, Early English Suite, The Sound of Music, and others, will be performed. Featured on the program will be Mrs. Judy Howard, wife of the band director, who will appear as guest soloist Mrs. Howard will perform "Concertino for Clarinet" by Weber; she will be accompanied by the band.

There will be no charge for admission. Patrons will, however, be given an opportunity at intermission to contribute toward the band's expenses to the De Soto Celebration which will be held next week in Bradenton, Fla. 1 By Louise Neal Blacksburg. A financial hurdle has been cleared and an engineering obstacle, possibly a small one. looms in the path of Blacksburg's sewer lagoon project.

In regular session last night: Mayor G. W. Blanton and full "ouncil met with representatives of the Charles T. Main Engineering Co. to discuss Loyd H.

Lovelace Loyd Lovelace Enters County House Race Loyd H. Lovelace announced his candidacy today to the House of Representatives from Cherokee County. With his announcement, Mr. Lovelace issued the following statement: Loyd H. Lovelace, am offering myself as a candidate to the House of Representatives from Cherokee County.

"As a lifetime citizen of this county, I am most interested in the economic, educational and recreational growth that our county should experience. "Because of its geographical location, our county should be one of the most prosperous counties an )this state. We have Interstate 85 and the main line of the Southern Railroad running through our county. Water resources and power needed by. industry are available.

Even with these assets our county is above the state average in unemployment. The greater part of the available unemployed labor force is women. Many of our people are now commuting to jobs outside the county. I believe a more concerted effort should bp. made to solve our economic problems and, if elected, I intend to make this effort.

"Our educational responsibilities to the students of Cherokee County are increasing each year. I would support any progressive program for the upgrading of our educational system. "I feel that a well-rounded recreational program is needed for the entire county. Progress has been made in this area, and it is my desire to see this program expanded. "Although it is difficult to foresee all the issues that may arise in the next two years, I promise, if elected, to base my decisions on what I firmly believe to be best for the people of Cherokee County and the state of South Carolina." Mr.

Lovelace, the son of the late Furman R. and Goldie J. Lovelace, graduated from Gaffney High School and Clemson University where he received a B. S. degree with a major in economics and government A veteran of the United States Army, he was employed for eleven years with Merchants and Planters National Bank.

Presently, he is a partner in Cudd-Lovelace Agency. Mr. Lovelace is a member of Limestone Presbyterian Church where he serves as a deacon. A member and past president of the Gaffney Civitan Club, he is also Chairman of the Cherokee County Airport Commission, member of the Gaffney Housing Authority Board, treasurer of the Cherokee County Boys' Club, and a member qf the Salvation Army Advisory Board. Married to the former Hazel McLean of Raeford, N.

Mr. Lovelace is the father of two children. A 1 -ft i mm. nnKamJI eminent domain in the manner provided by law for procedure by any county, muncipality, or authority organized under the laws of this State, or by the State Highway Department, or by railroad corporations. 6.

To make appropriations and to levy taxes therefor for corporate purposes and to approve the levy of taxes for school purposes, to build and repair public roads, buildings and bridges, to maintain and support prisoners, pay jurors, county officers and employees, and for litigation, quarantine and court expenses and for other oidinary county purposes, to support paupers, and to pay past indebtedness and to employ auditors for examining GHS Faculty Student Talent Show Saturday The Gaffney High School Faculty and Students will present a "talent" show in the High School Auditorium this Saturday night at 7:30 p. m. Ross Bratton who is in charge of the show said that teachers and students will perform. The proceeds from -this show are to be given to the band to help meet expenses to the De-Soto Celebration in Bradenton, Fla. Student tickets are BOe and adults $1.00.

Let's Help Send the Band to Florida by attending this show. Tickets may be purchased through Band Members at the door. the several departments of the county government. 6. To provide for the receipt, custody, allocation and disbursement of funds accruing to the county from whatever source derived.

7. To provide within the county special services such as water, refuse or garbage collection and disposal facilities, and to collect service charges from the persons benefited which are at least sufficient to cover the expenses of providing such services. 8. To incur indebtedness in anticipation of the collection of tuxes which have been levied. 9.

To issue bonds, pledging the faith and credit of the county for purposes authorized by and within the limits prescribed by the Constitution of this State. Bonds issued pursuant to this section shall mature serially in such manner as the council may provide. They may contain provisions permitting their redemption prior to their stated maturity at premium figures. The council shall determine the rates of interest such bonds may bear, the method of their execution and sale and all other matters incident to the proper issuance and delivery of such bonds, and order the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes, if necessary, upon all taxable property in the county' without limitation ar to rate or amount sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal and interest on such bonds. The council shall, prior to the final tidoption of any ordinance providing for the issuance of bonds pledging in any manner the taxing power of the county, submit the (Continued on page 2) The land surrounding the cemetery is owned by the de-cendants of the late Nicholas Corry.

It waa handed down to the present owners, Fred and Francis Jefferies. A part of this land was an original grant from the King of England to the Corry family when the nation was being settled. Today the family, through a special fund, keeps the cemetery cleaned twice each year. This is done under the supervision of Joe Corry of Oakman, Alabama, Herman S. Corry of Huntersville, N.

and Miss Louise Ccrry of Gaffney. This is just one of the many historic old cemeteries around the county which in themselves have recorded a great deal of Cherokee County's rich history. Representative Newton C. Taylor is one of more than 50 sponsors of House Bill 2157 which would provide a Council form of Government for all counties which do not have one. Rep.

Henry L. Jolly said he is opposed to the bill which, is expected to come up soon in the house. The bill would create a council, which would be the governing body of the county and which would consist of six members plus a council chairman. Three would have four year terms, with half the council elected each two years, with the first election coming the general election of 1968. They would take office on the Monday following their election.

The council would appoint a clerk and meetings could be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m. The council's duties would be wide-ranging and they would take over many of the responsibilities now held by the delegation members or others in the county. The following powers would be given to the council: 1. To adopt, use and alter a' corporate seal.

2. (a) To acquire by purchase or gift real property in the name of the county. (b) To acquire tangible personal property and supplies. (c) To lease, sell or otherwise dispose of real and personal property in the name of the county, including all such property now owned by the county; provided, always, that no lease or sale shall be effected except upon sealed proposals after notice thereof be given by published advertisement at least once not less than seven days prior to the occasion fixed for the opening of bids. 3.

To make contracts and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the functions committed to it. 4. To exercise the powers of Recent Rains Relieve Fire Danger Here Recent rains have eased the brush and woods fire threat in Cherokee County. Prior to the rain the conditions were "quite critical" officials said. Gaffney firemen and the County Forest Fire Warden had answered numerous calls in the past few weeks, some burning several acres of woodlands.

Grass fire calls by the city and county fire departments kept firemen busy almost every day. tar-- mm and planning would be necessary. Council was advised to have city attorney Stuart Hall proceed with plans for obtaining land and making further preparations for bringing the available money to council for use. This week's grant approval makes a total of $146,000 available in federal funds. An earlier grant under Public Law 660 of the U.

S. Health Service provided the other $73,000. Application for the Public Law 660 grant was filed some five years ago during the final months of former Mayor Clyde Borders' administration. The grant was approved two years ago during the administration of former Mayor Heyward Porter. The Appalachia application was made in November 1966 and has just received final approval this week.

Mr. Fouchee explained that project costs could reach as much as $160,000 but he stated he felt that federal funds, 80 per cent of costs, could be increased to meet added expense. Councilman Earl McGill asked about amounts of revenue bonds to be issued and was told by Mr. Fouchee that $30,000 to $40,000 would possibly be needed. In other business council discussed, payments on the remaining $9,000 now owing County Treasurer on the water system loan.

Council also voted to take legal action to collect back taxes, whenever necessary, now that the town has an attorney. A retainer fee of $25 monthly for the city attorney has been approved. In other action councilmen voted to pay monthly bills, and to meet in special session Monday night at 7:30 to discuss further business, including provision of additional gas facilities to Dodgeville Finishing Plant An early summer construction date is to be set for the sewer project the engineer representatives said and some 150 days are allowed for actual completion of construction. Old Family Cemetery Records Past History Of Early County Life By J. W.

Wright Hidden away 11 miles southeast of Gaffney, about one mile south of Sardis Methodist Church is the more than 150 year-old Corry cemetery. Around the old family plot is a brick wall, protecting the old graves and gravestones from straying cattle and the like. About five years ago the wall was capped with cement to prolpng the life of the fence and all of the taller tombstones were laid on the ground to protect the fragile markers. On the west side of the cer etery, just outside the wall, is another graveyard. In this one is said to be buried several slaves who lived on the Corry farm and worked for the OLD CORRY FAMILY.

CEMETERY Record of History.