Clarence Lawrence Glymph, Sr.

Clarence Lawrence Glymph, Sr.. September 25, 1885-July 11, 1961. Glymph Memorial Garden is named in memory of Clarence Lawrence Glymph who was born in Newberry, SC to George and Minnie Glymph. He was married to the former Dollie Ruff and to their union, seven children were born. In 1920, Mr. Glymph moved his family to Gaffney and opened a market on East Meadow Street. Glymph's Market provided a credit system which benefitted their clients as well as the market., Mr. Glymph was an asset to the community as he promoted college education and supported home ownership. He served as Chair of the Deacon Board of Limestone Baptist Church for many years. He was a Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America, and Chairman of the Negro Division of the Red Cross-Community Chest Campaign. A member of Masonic Lodge #117, he served as Past Master Treasurer, and was on the building committee that planned and but the present Limestone Lodge., An Advocate For Civil Rights , KKK Pressures Negro Out of Election Race , A 60-year-old Negro grocer withdrew from the city council Democratic primaries in Gaffney, S.C. after threats by the Carolina Ku Klux Klan. Store Keeper C.L.C. Glymph notified his supporters he was no longer interested in the council job and made public a typewritten note telling him not be "misled" since "It is not customary for the colored race of South Carolina to hold public office." Glymph's withdrawal left his white opponent, H. Crawley Porter, unopposed in a Negro-dominated ward. , (This article appeared in the Jet Magazine on February 28, 1952), Glymph's Market 1920-1974, Glymph's Market was established in 1920 in a wooden building on Meadow Street., In 1940, this brick building was constructed to house Glymph's Market and other businesses at 310 North Petty Street. As of 2023, the building is the last structure remaining that was erected and owned by a Black businessman in this business area district., Thomas William "T.W." Glymph 1916-1973, Thomas William Glymph was born in Newberry, South Carolina in 1916 and moved with his family in 1920 to Gaffney. As soon as he was old enough, he began working in the market. T.W. as he was called, completed high school in Gaffney and graduated from Tennessee State University. He returned after world war two to Gaffney to manage the market. Under his management, a walk-in cooler and refrigerated showcases were installed. He also built three apartments to generate profits., T.W. was first married to Lucille Pratt, and they had one son. He later married Emma Rhodes, and they had two sons. He gained skills in management and meat processing and was known as an outstanding butcher., (captions) , Clarence Lawrence and Dollie Ruff Glymph , A Day of Leisure and Togetherness , Dollie Ruff Glymph was a housewife who supported her husband as she helped raise their seven children. Mrs. Glymph had a yard full of beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Glymph enjoyed spending time in their yard., Mr. Glymph and Grandchildren