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m * r THURSDAY, JANUARY I, 1925 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. SOCIETY EVENTS OF INTEREST TO WOAEN Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 Mteeii i n 1111*** A NEW YEAR WISH The joy bells ring, and East and West The New Year wishes make their / way; A happy year, a merry year, A carefree year, and gay. Companion of the years gone by, What wish for thee today. The snows lie white, and North and South The New Year’s wishes speed; A year of wealth, a year of health, A year that knows no need. Since great my love, 0, long-away, Most for thy good I plead. 'Owens, Mary Guy, Collette Griffin, Alliene Hipp, Maude Ellis, Mesdames B. O. Whitten, Tom Robertson, George Davis, Jack Davis, Jack Young, W. J. Bailey, J. W. Dillard, Edgar Stan ton, Payne of Newport News, Va., F. C. Pinson, Spurgeon Sumerel, Zee McLees, Jim WHght, John Davis, E. J. Adair, L. B. Dillard, M. J. Mc- Fadden, Reece Young, William Jacobs, Ferdinand Jacobs, and W. D. Cope land. The hearth fire burns, thy chair is set And this my wish shall be: Safe journeyings. and safe, return, And home a haven for thee. And every hour, upon thy way, - , God*r"btessings futt^and “freer "*" CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Will Duncan had quite a delightful dinner party. All favors and decora tions were of the Christmas nature. Friends enjoying this kindness were: Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pitts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Workman, Mr. and Mrs. Ellisor Adams. Mrs. Bethune is a woman of attractive personality, and her many friends re gret that her marriage takes her elsewhere to live. She is a~ graduate of the Woman’s College of Due West, where she specialized in vocal and in strumental music. Mr. Bethune is a graduate of Auburn University and is a successful young business man of Bethune. Only the nearest relatives of both parties, were' present. Immediately after the ceremony an informal re ception was held, during which the bride and groom left by motor for a short wedding trip. Among the out- of-town guests were: Mrs. King, sis ter of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Lo- raine Davis, Miss McCaskill and Miss Stella Bethune of Bethune, Mr. and Mrs. 0. R. Bell of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Blakely of Charleston, and Mr. David Blakely of Clio. PACE THESE PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. L S. McGregor and children, of Ruby/- have been spending the holidays with the former’s mother, Mrs. T. G. Sumerel. j After a pleasant stay with relatives, I Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burdette have returned to their home in Savannah. After spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. CALHOUN HIGHWAY DIVISION MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY On the afternoon of December 26, Miss Nan Copeland entertained a number of friends in honor of her visitors, Miss Anna Sloan of Ninety- Six, and Miss Agnes Blake of . An derson. The library and living room were still adorned with Christmas de- co^ttera^M^miaHctoe, and~reut U. D. C. WILL MEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON On Friday afternoon at 3:30 the U. D. C.’s will meet in the woman’s club room. This is a special business meet ing and a good attendance is urged. Hostesses for the occasion are Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., Mrs. J. W. Dillard, Misses Arva Henry and Clara Duck ett. MRS, JACOBS HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB On Tuesday Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., was a gracious hostess to the Bridge Club when she entertained with a high noon luncheon. Each table was poinsettas, while yule logs added to the warth and merriment. After sev eral games of rook, grapefruit and a delicious salad course followed' by strawberries and cake, were served. At this moment the hostess announced that a prize would be awarded to the one holding the highest score. Miss Washington opened the prize and read: “B. is planning to go to Florida on some early train, not as B. Cope land but as Mrs. H. D. Payne. Febru ary 25, 1925 is the day—may you wish her happiness all along the way.” The guests of the occasiof) were: Misses Elizabeth Young, Marie Cosby, Frances Witherspoon, Emmie Pitts, Nannell Blalock, Mary Henry, Mary Copeland, Maude Ellis, Corinne Bailey, Mercer Vance, Sybil Burdette, Collette Griffin, Melenee Thornley, Annie B. Adair, Agnes Blake, Anna Sloan, Emmie Lou Washington, Em mie Sullivan, Rosalie Sullivan, Jeanne Wright, Mesdames Ansel Godfrey and Nelson Dow. ROBERTSON-BALLENGER WEDDING BRILLIANT AFFAIR Last night at the First Baptist church a wonderfully beautiful wed ding was solemnized when Miss Em mie Dunlap Robertson became the bride of Mr. John Theodore Ballan ger of Seneca. ; . - , .. __ - Boston ferfis; Southern smQax, trail ing ivy, cathedral candles, and effect- Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Todd spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Trader in Hickory, N. C. Mr. Claude Glenn has returned to Vicksburg, Miss., after spending sev eral days recently with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Glenn. Miss Mildred Reid spent the past week-end in Newberry with relatives. Mrs. Nonnie Young and daughter, Miss Martha Young, are spending several days in Newberry with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Summer. _ . Messrs. Roy and Morris Page, of Tue8day Laurens, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Glenn. Mrs. Eugene Ashiqore and little daughter of Charlotte, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Cooper. Miss Maude Ellis of Columbia, is spending the holidays with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ellis. Mrs. W. P. Quatlebaum and chil dren, of Columbia, spent the Christ mas holidays with Mrs. Jim Young. Miss Lila Rivers spent Thursday and Friday^with her-mother, Mrsr-T; Blakely, Miss Market Blakely leaves Friday for Winston-Salem, N. C., and Miss Beth Blakely for Rock Hill, and Miss Katherine Blakely for Winthrop College. Mrs. W. J. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Byrd, Miss Margaret Byrd, and Fleming Blakely, of Ora, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Blakely and family on DA VIS-SPEARMAN Miss Florence Davis and R. Pierce Spearman, both of Cross Hill, were married here at the Baptist parson age early Christmas morning, Rev. Edward Long officiating. Sund.* . — U." members of the association will Anderson Yfhcrcr’tre^WUf T><rconnected RECEPTION FOR WEDDING PARTY The home of Dr. and Mrs. B. 0. Whitten was the scene of a brilliant reception on Tuesday evening when brightened with tall gbwing red^tap^ entertained in honor of the Rob ers and all decorations were in with the holiday season. Those en joying Mrs. Jacobs’ kindness were: Mesdamos W. J. Bailey, Marion F. Bailey, Reece Young, Jodie Chandler, Pringle Copeland, Zee McLees, Wil liam Jacobs, William Bailey Owens, Misses Helen Clayton, Sallie Wright, Lila Dillard and Clara Duckett. IN HONOR OF BRIDE-ELECT Miss Dorcas Ma^on was a charm ing hostess on Friday when she en tertained with an ^attractive four- course luncheon in honor of Miss Emmie Robertson. After the repast had been enjoyed, an express package was announced for the honor guest, and upon opening it was found to contain many exquisite gifts from friends. The guests of the occasion w-ere: Misses Emmie Robertson, Em ma Hipp, Ruth Bailey, Maude Sumer el, Collette Griffin, Nandy Owens, Mesdames B. 0. Whitten, E. J. Adair, J. F. Jacobs, Jr., R. W. Wade, George Davis, William Bailey Owens, and i Jodie Chandler. K ertson-Ballenger wedding party. All rooms save the one for the bridal party were in decorations of green and red, significant of the festive season. Holly, mistletoe, tall, light ed red tapers, brilliantly lighted Christmas trees and arches of red lights added a note. The bridal table was in every detail significant of the approaching nuptial. Streamers of green and white -from the four cor ners were caught in the center by a lovely white bell. The bride’s cake, elaborately decorated, adorned the center and attractive place cards marked places for Dr. and Mrs. B. 0. Whitten, Miss Emmie Robertson, Miss Collette Griffin, Mr. John Bal- lenger and Mr. Homer Ballenger. Other places were arranged for Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. William Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Adair, Rev. and Mrs. Edward Long, Miss Mary Guy, Miss Maude Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wade, Mr. Irvin Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Barnie Par rott, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Coe, Mr. i and Mrs. A. W. Brice, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robertson, Mrs. Zee McLees, Misses Emily Davis, Emma Hipp, Dorcas Mason, Messrs. A. C. McMa han, J. L. Byrd, L. W. Perrin and MISS IVA ADAIR WEDS CLAUDE S. ABERNETHY A wedding which came as a sur-1 Homer Ballenger, and little Misses prise to their many friends was that Mildred a nd Martha Wbitten and of Miss Iva Louise Adair to Claude Margaret Brice. S. Abemethy of Hickory, N. C., which was sofemnized on Friday afternoon at the home of the bride’s father, John E. Adair, of Clinton. Dr, D. J. Woods, pastor of the First Presby terian church, performed the cere^ mony. o MISS WRIGHT HOSTESS TO ACTAEAN CLUB Miss Sallie Wright was a gracious hostess to the Actaean Club on Satur day afternoon. The Christmas season was quite evident in decorations, place cards and favors. Misses Kate Todd and Mamie Lee Wright assist ed the hostess in serving frjro tempt ing courses. The guests were: Mes dames C. M. Bailey, Davenport of Norfolk, Va., E. L. Glasgow, T. D. Copeland, R. E. Jones, J. D. Jeans, j. W. Crawford, Bothwell Graham, Homer Todd, Sparks, L. H. Rounds, Charlie Rounds, Misses Clara Duck ett, Lila Dillard and Mary Dillard. ‘ o MRS. KELLERS GIVES CHRISTMAS PARTY Miss Emmie Robertson was an at tractive honor guest on Saturday afternoon when Mrs. Frank Kellers entertained with a Christmas party. Holly, mistletoe, poinsettas, lighted red tapers, and place cards were all suggestive of the holiday season. For an hour rook was enjoyed and at the conclusion Miss Collette Griffin was found to have highest score and was presented with a box of Whitman’s Sampler. The honor guest was also presented with a dainty apft. Misses Frances O'Daniel and Mdrgaret Rob- retson assisted the hostess in keeping score, and Mesdames J. A. Chandler, Edward Long, T. L. W. Bailey and Geo. H. Ellis assisted in entertaining. The guests present were: Misses Em mie Robertson, \Ruth Bailey, Nancy Musical numbers by Mrs. William Jacobs, Miss Collette Griffin, Mrs. Ferdinand Jacobs and Barnie Parrott added much to' the enjoyment of the evening. The cutting of the bride’s cake, with ger, as best man. all the hidden destinies, caused much | hands, afforded a beautiful bridal set ting. Filmy tulle lent an airy touch and turtle dcvcs brought their mes sage of peace and purity. Half hour prior to the ceremony, a delightful musical program was ren dered with M!.3 Maude Sumerel at the organ. All voices were rich and mellow in tone and those pleasing their hearers were, Mr. Homer Ballan ger, “Thank God for a Gardefi”; Miss Maude Ellis, “At Dawning”; Mr. Ir vin Coleman, “Because” and Mrs. R. W. Wade, ‘Soul of My Soul.’ First to enter was little Martha Whitten, in a dainty dress of green flat crepe with pearl trimmings, and Margaret Robertson, in a dainty dress of pink crepe de chine with georgette trimmings, who untied the ribbons. The ushers, Barnie Parrott, A. W. Brice, Roger Coe and Ferdinand Jacobs, entered and lighted the can dles. First bridesmaids to enter were Miss Dorcas Mason, wearing a gown of cerise georgette with gold slippers and Mrs. Zee McLees, wearing a gown of yellow georgette with silver slippers. Lewis Perrin and A. C. Mc Mahan followed as groomsmen. Next to enter were Miss Emma Hipp, wear ing rose georgette with silver trim mings and silver slippers, and Miss Emily Davis, wearing blue georgette with ostrich trimmings and silver slippers, followed by W. A. Johnson and J. L. Byrd. All attendants carried armful bouquets of pink Killarney roses. Next to enter were the dames of honor, Mrs. B. 0. Whitten, sister of the groom, handsomely gowned in orange georgette, heavily beaded in gold beads with gold slippers, and Mrs. Tom Robertson, sister of the bride, handsomely gowned in orange brocaded chiffon, with draperies held in placfe with rhinestone ornaments, with gold slippers. Miss Collette Griffin, in an exqui site creation of green chiffon velvet with silver trimmings, a cousin of the bride, was the attractive maid of hon or. The dainty Httle flower girls, Mil dred Whitten and Beverly Davis, in accordian plaited peach and green flat crepe dresses, scattered rose pet als for the bride. The bride was given in marriage by her only brother, Mr, Tom Robertson, and wore a handsome wedding gown of brocaded chiffon with court train, aaught from the shoulders with pearl ornaments. Her veil was worn in a becoming'coronet fashion. A bridal bouqyet of roses and valley lilies was gracefully carried. Little Margaret Brice, in a white chiffon over baronet satin, carried the ring in the heart of a rose. _ The groom was attended by his younger brother, Mr. Homer Ballen- suspense and merriment. Sprays of orange blossoms were presented each guest as attractive souvenirs of this happy occasion. Misses Zeline Davis, Ada Holmes Davis, Ruth Bailey and Helen Bailey assisted in entertaining and serving. Rev. Edward Long, for many years BLAKELY-BETHUNE WEDDING CHRISTMAS DAY A marriage beautiful in its simpli city and of interest to a wide circle of friends was that of Miss Inez Blakely, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Blakely, to Mr. Thomas Reese Bethune of Bethuke, S. C. This marriage was solemnized at the home of the birde’s parents Thursday even ing, December 25, at seven o’clock. The home was beautifully decora ted with holly and ivy, suggestive of the Christmas season. In the living room was an improvised altar, which was artistically arranged with ferns and white roses. On either side were white pillars, twined with ivy, capped with silver candelabra holding light ed candles. Just before the ceremony Mrs. Lo- raine Davis sang “0, Promise Me,” and “The Sweetest Story Ever Told.” She was accompanied on the piano by Miss Stella Bethune, a cousin of the groom. Miss Bethune also played the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Forbis, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Bethune. The bride wore a traveling gown of brown crepe with saifti trimmings, her hat and accessories harmonizing. pastor of the bride, with an impres sive ring ceremony, pronounced them man and wife. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Ballenger left for an ex tended wedding trip. Mrs. Ballenger donned a handsome ensemble travel ing suit of blue poiret twill, with gray and cerise trimmings. The bride is the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Robertson, and Clinton has always Jbeen her home. The interest of scores of friends has centered in this mar riage and every happiness is wish ed for them. Mrs. Ballenger is a young woman of pleasing personality, of many accomplishments, having re ceived her education from Converse College of Spartanburg, and Cox Col lege of Atlanta. Mr. Ballenger is no stranger in Clinton, for he is a grad uate of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina, and numbers scores of Clintonians as his friends. The out-of-to^n guests were: Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ballenger, Misses Pearl and Lola Ballenger, Mr,-, and Mrs. Grady Ballenger, Mr. and Mrs. Char les Ballenger, Mr. Homer Ballenger, of JSeneca; Lewis Perrin, Union; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robertson and little Margaret of Charlotte;; Dr. E. B. Hale, Mrs. C. K. Hale and Mr. W. S. Gle. r of Spartanburg; Robert and' George Davis, and George Mason of Charlotte. with Harper Motor Company. Mr. Leon Norman, of Asheville, spent the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. A. T. Norman. Mrs. J. R. Glenn, of Asheville, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Glenn. • ' Miss Mary Guy, of Columbia, sp°nt the Christmas holidays with Rev. and Mrs. Edward Long. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Rounds, of Charlotte, spent several days re cently in the city with relativee. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Stutt.i and lit tle daughter, Dorothy, returned home Monday after spending the Christ mas holidays with Mrs. Stutts' sister, Mrs. James M. Lea, in Charleston Mr. Chapman Milling has returned to the Medical College at Charleston after visiting friends in the city. The friends of Mr. J. Emmitt Lit tle will regret to learn that he is ill at Dr. Hays Hospital, having suffer ed a stroke of paralysis a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bramlett, of Laurens, were guests at the Robert- son-Ballenger wedding Wednesday evening. Mrs. Claude Workman, of Marion, N. C., is in the city and was a guest at the Robertson-Ballenger wedding Wednesday evening. Mr. Lewis Perrin, of Union, was in the city Wednesday for the Robert son-Ballenger wedding. The oldest married couple in Eng land have both celebrated, this year, their hundredth birthday. They were married-aixtY-tilree years'agol Wars in which the United States rT<f'Waf, have cost the nation more than $6,836,000,000 in pensions. Fort Apache, Arizona, famous In dian military outpost of frontier days, has been converted into an Indian school. Will Be Held Here On Jannary Fifth For a Review of Varfoos Pro jects New Under Way. A meeting of the Savannah-Broad- Catawba Division of the Calhoun Highway Association will be held here on next Monday, January 5th f at the call of the vice-president, J. F. Jacobs, Sr., of this division. The meeting will be held at 2:30 p. in. for the purpose of going over the progress of the highway, studying problems connected with each project and take such steps in regard to bridge projects yet unprovided for and road projects which seem to be slow in development as may be de cided upon. In a letter to the officers knd di rectors of the division, Mr. Jacobs states that “it looks now as if the Calhoun highway may be open from end to end within the next year,” with only three bridges remaining to be built, at. Savannah, —Tiger, and Broad rivers. It is hoped that the State Highway Department will bd~ * m will be welcomed. 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