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17f7 South Carolina's Oldest Newspaper 1954

HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT FUND (E^ar^eiatnti lttl£0 Total $2130.00 Subscription Price $2.50 Year The Georgetown Times, Thursday, July 29, 1954 Vol. 158 — No. 18 City Awards Kahn And Jackson County School Budget Sewerage Contract The City Council ot Georgetown has awarded a sewerage contract to Kahn and Jackson of Colum­ bia at the low figure of $17,878.- Approved At $572,470 60. Five sealed bids were opened The overall budget for the itor, John G. Leland the tax le­ at a special session Monday, July schools in Georgetown County vy, it is believed will remain the 26 ad the figure submitted ran has been approved by the County same. In addition to the 48 mills os high at $35,681.87, given by Board of Education and has been for school purposes the levy wfll Sam A Sloan of Columbia. Oth­ Are You Interested In Restoration Of sent to tha County Auditor for as usual, include 10 mills ttM, ers were: C. M. Hefelfinger of placing of the tax levy. county operation totaling 88 mills. Wilmington at $18,006.30; Charles­ ! The Amount, exclusive of all In order that it would not be ton Contractors at $25,837.84; and Georgetown's Historic "Gems state and federal aid, is $572,470.- necessary to increase the tax levy R. L. Morrison and Sons at $33,- which Is some $40,000 above the for school purposes to mee the in­ 202.40. In the past ten years much has been done total budget of last year ($531,- creased budget the county delega­ The main part of the contract along the Eastern coast to re-instate the many places 396). tion has authorized the expendi­ covers the laying of 12 inch pipe of historic interest. Persons travel many hundreds Of this amount, $259,549 is the ture from the surplus allocation to the city limits at the expense of miles to see the birth-place of famous men and wo­ total budget for the dty Schools, to the county from the sales tax of the City and an 8-inch pipe men, the early churches, old plantation homes, old which shows an overall increase to balance the difference between from this point to the new Color­ cemeteries and the places where such communities of more than $20,000 over last the amount turned in from the ed Elementary School at tho ex­ have capitalized upon this tourist trade which stems year's budget of $236,014. levy and the budget. pense of the County Board of The City School budget includes Education. The sewerage line will from a genuine interest of the public ia tbe things of the past. $157,925 for administrator sal-' be approximately 4,200 feet ia all •ries and teacher's salaries in ax-' Local School and is a cooperative project be­ Georgetown where the British had head­ cess of state aid; Administration tween the City tt Georgetown and quarters during tbe Revolutionary War and were (operational) cost, $12,472; In­ the County/ Board ot Education. structional Costs and Instructional Building Program Tba City reserves the right to routed oot by the great Swamp Fox, Francis Marion, where the first Continental Bank- in America was Supplies, $19,188; Libraries (sep­ cut In on the line within the city Mayor Sylvan L. Rosen receives a framed safety award cer­ arate item to meet state high limits to serve others in this built, where Lafayette landed on Ids first visit to school standards, $3,850; Opera­ Remains Same tificate from Ray Watkins, representative of S. C. State Automobile America and where many other historic events occur- area. Association and the National Association. The award recognizes the tion Costs; Wages (Janitors aad The School building program, The contract, also includes the city's record, of no fatalities from traffic accidents in 1958. In the ed still remains complacent and makes no major at­ cleaning women), $19,800, Wise. in Georgetown County remains the laying of about 600 teat of pipe brief ceremony, last week, Chief Fred A. Nobles was highly praised tempt to advertise these points of interest or to pre­ Light, Water and Janitor Sup­ same as it did before the meet- from Meeting Street to River St. for the large part which he and his men played in making this record serve them, to that they will attract interest. plies, $20,900; Maintenance and teg of the State Finance Com­ possible. ' —Photo by Burney where a new home is being con­ Repairs, $18,224; New Equipment, mission last week. According to structed by Richard Kaminski From a number of inquiries to other com­ 17,121. Albert Green, superintendent of ad the laying of approximately munities that have successfully accomplished restor­ strict enforcement of the traffic The new budget provides for the Georgetown County Schools 182 feet on Congdon Street near City Goins ation of historic structures it seems advisable to the prospects released by the com­ the railroad to serve three homes. regulations and fast driving, in form a Historical Society ia Georgetown to accom­ five new teachers in the Winyah Safety Award particular. School system, three in high mission at this time are only plish a similar movement. Quite naturally this could those buildings which had been The City of Georgetown has The National Safety Council not bo undertaken with credit unless the people in the school and two faa elementary, to reveived recognition of honor has already recognized the elty meet the anticipated increase in approved before May 17. It is Bridge Operation from the S. C. State Automobile fer tts 1953 record. Ia 1949 they community are sympathetic to the idea. enrollment. It, also provides tor believed that the commission will Association for tha outstanding also preesnted the City of George­ the salaries of the Art Superviser, not approve any new buiding pro­ As the initial step in this direction The jects until the legislature meets. At Brown's Ferry auto accident record during the town wjth a similar award. Georgetown limes is asking persons interested in and two public school music year 1953. Tha S. C. State Automobile As­ teachers at Howard which were In the local county two projects, Bay Watkins of Kingstree, pre­ sociation ia expanding its cam­ such a project to send in their name, provided that formerly paid by state aid against the Boulevard Elemntary School To Be On Notice sented the framed parchment dur­ paign of safe driving began the they are willing to contribute a yearly membership the enrollment. This means that and the Rosemary High School The provisio of Section S of ing brief ceremonies last Thurs­ certificate award plan last year. fee of not more tban one dollar to a society. When three more teachers for Howard were ready for the consideration tha River aad Harbor Aet of day. Ha represnted both the S. Georgetown hopes that in each a sufficient number of names are turned in a meeting will be allowed trom the state of the Finance Commission, but August 18, 1894, governing the C. State A. A. and T. Chalmer succeeding year wa may qualify will be called and ak organization formed to farther funds. had pot been approved. operation of highway bridge Bryan, president of the National for sac han award. the movement and choose a suitable name. Due to the anticipated enroll­ With the freezing of the build­ across the Black River at Browns Automobile Association. with The presentation of the framed ment increase at Winyah two add­ ing program on May 17 all pro­ Ferry, Near Rhems has been the S. C. State A A is affiliated. certificate which says "in recog­ itional cleaning women have been jects that had been approved amended.! tht new regulation C. B. Cribb, company represent­ nition of outstanding service it added which has increased the with contracts lat were allowed reads as follows: ative in the Georgetown area, has rendered to the motoring pub- operational cost under wages. to continue. In this category was the 32 classroom Colored Elemen­ (16) Black River, S. C; South sad Ernest Stssionsf of Colum­ lie" was presented to Mayor Syl­ Summer School Naval Reservists Similarly tte* amount for foal, tary School at the old Airport in Carolina State Highway Depart­ bia, vice president of the Motor van L. Rosen and Chief Fred No­ light, water and janitor supplies Georgetown. This project Is un­ ment bridge near Georgetown. Club, participated in the presenta­ bles on Thursday, July 22. has been increased. Band Resumes Receive Training derway and will be ready for oc­ At least 12 hours' advance notice tion. Mr. Watkins complimented the It is important to remember cupancy by the middle of Febru­ required. South Carolina State The last death recorded from a newspapers' for their forceful way that these figures pertain only to ary, 1955. Highway Department bridge at traffic accident within the city of bringing safety messages to the Practise Monday Aboard Destroyers the amount paid by Georgetown limits was early in 1952. TO obtain public's attention. The Sampit Elementary nine Brown's Ferry near Rhems. At The second session of the Win­ St. John, New Brunswick, is the County for education from Its least 24 hours' advance notice re­ such a record it takes the coop­ City officials in accepting the destination of approximately 18 tax revenue. The total expendi­ class-room for colored was un­ eration of all the 'motorists of certificate made it clear they yah High School Summer School der construction at the time and quired. The agency controlling Band Program will start On Aug­ officer and 140 enlisted Reserv­ ture for education which includes the above bridges shall arrange the community, city officials and would not be content to rest on ists from the Sixth Naval District the state and federal aids and will be ready for the coming ust 2nd. and continue through school year" ia September.' for its representative to be reach­ the police department. their laurels. *We must face the the opening of school. who reported to Charleston, S. school building fund is a great , ed at the same place that the Chief Rod Nobles," who has al­ fact", said Chief Nobles, "that C.,July 18 for their two-week sum­ deal more aad- In 1983-54 amount- The Howard Auditorium and ways been vary concerned with there is a constant daily battle During the 2nd session the High Gymnasium was completed soon representative for tha Lafayette School Band will meet every mer training cruise. Half the men ed to $2,030,285 according to Al­ Bridge (Great Pee Dee River) maintaining safety on the George- between people and machines. We are aboard the USS McClelland bert Green, superintendent of the • after ' the building shut-down. Monday and Thursday night from This project cost $212,6835 and may be reached in order that one nown streets, has stressed tn must be alert. We hope that our 7:00 p. m. until 10:00 p. m.. The and half on the USS Tills. County Board of Education. notice may suffice to secure tha training of his men the need of record can be extended for years." While on ship each Naval Re­ Other interesting facts in Mr. is completed with the exception Majorette Class will meet every of some minor landscaping. prompt opening of any or all of Tuesday morning from 10:00 un­ servist will be assigned to a mem­ Green's annual report for the these bridges. til 11:00. The Bynum Band wfll ber of the regular ship's crew 1953-54 school year listed the ov- _ also meet on Tuesday morning who wil lact a shis buddy. The oral enrollment as 9,341 which is Little Leaguers Play from 11:00 until IS noon. On two men will perform their du­ the largest year ever to be regis­ Five Receive Youth Activity Thursday tha Instrumental Class ties together so that the man will tered in the schools of Georgetown will meet from 10.00 a. m. until receive personal supervision dur­ County; 3,917 (white) aad 5,424 11:00 a. m. The Beginners Class ing his training. In addition, the (colored). The average daily at­ Masonic Degree Week Begins will also meet Thursday morn­ trainees will take part ia various tendance was 90.5 for white and The Master degree of the Or­ Semi-Finals Today ing from 11:00 a. m. until 12 types of drills incuding man-ov­ 88.7 for colored. The total num­ der of Masonry was awarded five noon. erboard, collision, and fire. They ber of principals, teachers and candidates at the Winyah No. 40" Monday. August 2 Georgetown Little Leaguers de­ will also participate in the.firing supervisers was 336. Chapter Tuesday night. The cere­ Youth Activity Week far tha feated Myrtle Beach IS to 1 in a Mrs, Layton Wins Special meetings will be held on of the ship's guns and ia anti­ The assessed evaluation of the mony was accompanied by a Methodist Youth of Duncan Mem­ district 8 playoff game at Conway, Monday, August 2nd as follows: submarine warfare training. County Board of Education prop- shrimp supper served In the Mas­ July 26, they now move to tho 2:00 p. m.—Band officers meet­ orial Methodist Church will be­ The McClelland and the Tills arty is $12,633,408 and the in­ onic Temple. gin Monday, August 2 and con­ semi-finals Thursday, July 29th. Second Prize In ing. debtedness has been reduced to They play tht winner of the St. 3:00 p. m.—Uniforms will be have served as reserve training Those qualifying for the degree tinue through Friday, August 4. ships out of Charleston since $288,000. The levy last year lor were), Leroy Cl^Cooper, Hamp The theme for tho week will Andrews-Kingstree game. Lets get handed out. school purposes was 37 mills for up to Conway to cheer th eLittle National Contest 6:00 p. m.—Entire Drum sec­ 1950. Both ships were commis­ W. Cordray, Abe I. Fogel, James be "The WIU of Ood far Oor sioned at San Diego, Calif., to current school operation and 6 W. Nobles and Rupert P. Shaw. Lives". It will be considered spec­ Leaguers on. Mrs. J. M. Layton of Georgetown tion. mills for retirement of school has been notified by the Ameri­ 1944 and were ordered to Pearl Worshipful Master is Robert W. ifically in relation to the church, Ia Mondays game Al .freeman 7:00 p. m.—Entire H. S. Band Harbor. The Tills became a mem- bonds. According to County Aud­ Tanner. to the home and in war. was leading hitter with 4 for 4 can Camellia Society that her The following students have entry in the arrangement contest bar of a hunter-killer group op­ The program, under tho direc­ including a home run and two been chosen by Director W. W. erating between Hawaii aad the tion of the student pastor, Mason doubles, *Maning Sellers had a has won second prize. Mrs. Lay- Jacobus as officers of the band ton's winner was entered, in the U. S. and later in the Marshall Stapleton, will begin each even- home run and single. Wayne Cos- for the coming school year: , Islands, The ''Mac" first saw act­ ins at 1 and conclude about 10 p. pe rand Dennis Rowe each had 1954 Camellia Shew of the Judy Cox, Gerald Carter, Mil­ Georgetown Garden j Club and ion off Iwo Jima in early 1945 as m. A social hour with light re­ three hits. Don Morris pitched ton Butler, Roger Kennedy, aad part .of the invasion force. freshments will follow the planned three hit balls and struck out 12. wo na blue ribbon there. A pho­ Pat Campbell. tograph of the arrangement and Assigned to different task un­ schedule whieh includes buzz Georgetown, 18 runs, 18 hits. The High School Band will its, the two destroyer escorts pa­ sessions following the Myrtle Beach, 1 run, 3 hits. a description with classification make their first local appearance and theme was sent to the nat­ trolled against Japanese air and session or small discussion groups, in the Timber Festival. Plans to submarine attacks during the bat­ Box Score: ional contest where it won sec­ participate la the Mullins Tobac­ following the main feature of each Myrtle Beach tle of Okinawa. After a brief re­ evening, singing and recreation ond place. Mrs. Layton's award co Festival last week were can­ Name AB R is a free membership ia the Amer­ turn to Eniwetok in the Mar- period, directed by David Clyborn celled when the parade was mov­ shalls, the Tills proceeded to Gu­ Ramsey, 8b 3 0 ican Camellia Society. ed up two weeks earlier than the student pastor of Pawley's Island Hill, 2 b 3 1 am, Saipan ,and eventually Nag­ Chapel. Mrs. Layton is a member of original date. This was the third Taylor ,c 2 0 Winyah Garden Club, George­ asaki. The McClelland proceeded AH youth of Georgetown aad parade invitation received by the to i Tokyo Bay to assist in the fte- Osdell, ss 3 0 town, and Is a qualified judge Winyah Band this summer. Due the surrounding area, regardless Thebeodeau, ef 3 0 al occupation of Japan. of church affiliation fere cordially for flower shows by the Nation­ to the vacation and the process of Blount, rf. 1 0 al Council of Garden Clubs, the The two ships were decommis­ invited to attend. The program is enlarging the band the local sioned ia 1946 and were retired Session, If 2 0 is also a member of the Ameri­ boys and girls were unable to planned for the interest of youth Anthony, lb 2 0 (Continued On Back Page) from If years of age through 28. can Camellia Society and the participate ia any of these pro­ Aitchison, p 2 0 South Carolina Camellia Society. grams. .The new 82 piece band Lynn Cox, Linda Cribb, Sara Din 21 1 Bar arrangements have woo many will continue their work ia pre­ gle, Buster Finklea, Priscilla Fos . Spraying of the City with insecticide to cut down the number Georgetown ribbons in tbe past as have her paring the first West Point Drill ter, Richard Gustafson, Barbara specimen blooms. of mosquitoes arid flies' during the summer months is a bi-weekly Schedule For Name AB R H during August and will present Hazard, Sylvia Hearl, Sonja Hig­ undertaking. The program, which was begun five years ago, starts Rowe, ss 5 2 3 their show called "Moonlight and gins, Nancy Hills, Johnny Home, each year in May and continues through September. Many factors Georgetown's "A"s Morris ,p 4 1 1 Roses" at the first home football Bill Jenerette, Jackie Jernigan, enter into the success of the program. The velocity and direction of Morrijl, ,'p 4 1 1 News-Briefs game on September' 3rd. Roger Kennedy, Geraldine Main, the prevailing winds naturally- affect the fogging process. These Thursday, July 29 — Lake Freman, lb • 4 4 4 FOOTBALL PLAYERS—Pros­ The following Band Students Nina Mills, Leon Missroon, Mick­ have been counteracted with some degree of success in various ways. City — there Cosper, rf 4 2 3 pective football players and man­ ore to repast to, the Band Room ey Missroon, Patsy Missroon, I There is another factor which hampers the program and is even more Sellers, If 4. 3 2 agers are requested by Coach C between 3:00 and 5:00 p. m. on Elizabeth Mitchell, Ann Oliver, difficult to combat—the cooperation of property owners te destroying Friday, July 80 — Sumter Johnson, 8b 4 2 2 E. Gainer to meet at the Winyah Monday, August 2nd to receive Mike Ollif, Mary Phillips, Rhetta the breeding places for these insects in the back and front yards of —.there Prevatte, 2b 3 1 2 Gymnasium tonight at 7 p. m. their uniforms. Rhem, June Ridenhour, Bill Rob­ many, many residences as well as the vacant lots. If the rubbish and Monday, August 2—Sumter Lea, c 4 1 2 Jerry Alexander, Anne Butler, inson, Billy Rogerson, Juanita high grasses were cleared oat the insecticide fogging would readily WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD and efficiently reach the insects. — here Cribb, 2b 0 0 0 of Duncan Memorial Methodist Milton Butler, Anita Cameron, Sanders, Larry Sawyer, Manning Before each home ball-game the ball park is fogged, aa pic­ Tuesday, August 8 — Lake Clare, cf 2 0 0 Church will have a joint meet­ Richard Camlin, Pat Campbell, Sellers, Marilyn Tompkins, Ann Honea, cf 1 tured above. The regular schedule te Monday aad Thursday nights City — here 'l't 0 ing Monday, August 2 at 8 p. m. Gerald Carter, Joe Clapp, William Thompson, Martha Eaddy, Don- beginning at 11 p. tn. To cover tbe entire elty it takes from six to 84 16 20 in the chapel. Clapp, Mike Corbett , Judy Cea, nie Swett, Neil Altman. eight hours according to the wind variances. —Photo by Burney cB-^H-Cif THE GEORGETOWN TIMES, THURSDAY, JULY 29TEL, 1954 ANNOUNCING I* THE NEW LOCATION OF I PUP He fetches his leash where his 9 mistress is sitting; She's knitting. HILLS MACHINE SHOP Then goes to the master with eyes full of pleading; He's reading. 62? Front Street His tail thumps t