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V ’ T J,}/*: ■ t *"— * INTEREST _ * Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 A NEW YEAR'S WISH I t JV: , Wf'.;- ■ I" '■ -K ♦ Thii wish for you: That past rough roads unheeded You march ahead, . Undaunted with the hope of trust be gotten To win Kfe’s bread; To wear a smile e’en when tears be your portion, With sighs unsaid. <r - To'find fair blooms from last yaars brown leaves springing Upon your way; To reap the worth of deeds gone y that left you A bit more gray, A bit more strong to live and love with others r~ From day to day. v In fruitful fields may Time think wise to give you A gentle part; , . , , , With love of home and friends to twine you May this year start— Blue skies to cheer and peace of God to guide you, x ^ 0 faithful heart! with a dinner party in honor of three couples: Mr. and Mrs. Horace Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Godfrey, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Flanagan. In addi tion to the honor guests the following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Goyne Simpson, Misses Marie Cozby, Fran ces Witherspoon and Mary Henry. Lovely holiday decorations were usea and an elegant course dinner served. After di/iner bridge and rook were enjoyed. 1 ' % 4' . ■-> 7 '\ ./ •J -w (A V.t DR. AND MR^. BAILEY ENTERTAIN Dr. and Mrs. T. L. W. Bailey enter tained with a lovely course dinner on Monday evening. Covers were laid for the following: Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bailey, Dr. and Mrs. Vin cent, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Laurens. U. D. C. MEETS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THREE The U. D. C. will meet Friday after noon at three o’clock. A full attend ance is urged as the meeting will be an inspiration to all who hefir the report of the State Convention. The hostesses for this meeting are Mes- dames-W. J .Bailey, J. F. Jacobs, Sr., and Miss Clara Duckett. o MISS LEILA NORMAN ENTERTAINS CLASS On Thursday afternoon Miss Leila Norman entertained in honor of her sight singing class. Each member was allowed to invite a friend. A marshmallow roast was thoroughly enjoyed and the members present were: Margaret Moorhead, Agnes and Elizabeth Milling, Ernestine, Chaney and Jamie Little. LOVELY COURSE DINNER On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Pringle Copeland entertained with a lovely course dinner. The guests in cluded: Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Horace Payne, Misses Ethel and Ellen Copeland, and J. H. Corn- well and Mac Adair. TODD FAMILY REUNION One of the enjoyable occasions of the holidays was the family reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Todd, when all their -children were present for the -first time in sev eral years. Thos>i present Were: Messrs. S. Grier Todd of Darlington, Ryland, Joe M. and William Todd and Miss Alice Todd of this city. o ENTERTAINS WITH COURSE DINNER On Saturday evening Miss Nan- nell Blalock charmingly entertained with a lovely course dinner. All deco rations were suggestive of the Yule- tide season and the guests honored were: Misses Mary Cartledge of Blacksburg, Doris and Grace Young of Laurens, Annie B. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McKeown, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Dow, Duckett Young, Paul Bur roughs, Jesse Aiken, William and George Blalock. o ENTERTAIN WITH CHRISTMAS FEAST On Christmas evening Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rantin entertained members of their family with a sumptuous Christ mas feast. Adorning the center of the table was a miniature Christmas tree. The guests of the ©ccasiott were: Mr» and Mrs. T. J. Blalock, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adair, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Young, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dow, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McKeown, Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Young, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McCrary, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Hipp. 0. MR. AND MRS. DUNCAN ENTERTAIN AT DINNER One of the lovely holiday dinners of the past week was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Duncan. Four elegant courses were served and those enjoying this Christmas feast were: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scott of Whitmire, Mr. and Mrs. William Scott of Whit mire, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pitts, Misses Louise and Emmie Pitts, Mr., James Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncan of Yazoo City, Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Ellisor Adams of Newberry. ' o MISS ELIZABETH YOUNG ' HONORS SEVERAL FRIENDS On Tuesday evening Mias Elisabeth Young proved a most cordial and gracious hostess when she entertained . . *-* -V ** ' 4 ■ ' ■ ' ** yj- - g£ IN HONOR OF RUPERT AND GLENN FULLER ' Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Fuller dispensed gracious hospitality on Christmas eve when they entertained in honor of their sorts, Messrs. Glpnn and Rupert Fuller. Many bright decorations were in keeping with the festive season and those invited to enjoy the elegant course dinner were: Messrs. Glenn and Rupert Fuller, Rogers Harrell, Hubert and Hansel Boyd, James Pitts, Elliott Hall, Jack Davis, William Gray, Joe Mason, Silas Bailey, Dudley Jones and P. H. Bomar. WEATHERS-STEVENS . WEDDING A marriage of interest, as well as surprise, was solemnized last Thurs day when Miss Margie Weathers, principal of the Copeland school in this county, and Mr. Edward Stevens of this city, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Edward Long, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, and was attended by only a few intimate friends. The groom is well known here HAPPY HOLIDAY REUNION . A happy holiday reunion was that of the family of Mrs. S. A. Philson and Mrs. Agnes Kern. 'All eight of <4 Granny” Philson’s children were present, and of the thirty grand children fifteen were present, and of nine great grand children two were present. All five of Mrs. Kern’s children celebrated the lovely occa sion. The gathering was held on Satur day and those to give first-hand in formation for years to come regard ing the home-coming of this happy family are: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Phil- son of Gaffney; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Philson and daughters, Adelaide and Josephine of Abbeville; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Langston of Darlington; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Anderson of Laurens; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Anderson and children, Emily, Leland, Walter, John and Sara, of Reidville; Mrs. B. M. Anderson and children, Henrietta, Ben and Mary, of Reidville; Mr. J. B. Phil son and Mrs. Agnes Kern of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. P. S. McElhinney of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kern of Reidville; Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Kern • J —r*-- • —— he has lived a number of yeats, and children, Margftret and Agnes, of and is engaged at present as prinei- Clinion; and Mr. Robert Kern of Dar lington. during which time be has mada a boat of friends who unite in extending beet wishes for a life of happiness and success. He is connected with the State Training School oj^ this city. o * STONE-ADAID WEDDING A marriage of interest to many friends here was that of Miss Ethel I infonnal talk oif Miss Grace Chay Stone of Parkville, to Mr. Duckett Adair of- Columbia, on Dec. 28. The ceremony waa performed at the Pres byterian manse by the Rev. R. A. Lapsley, and attended by only a few intimate friends. The young couple left immediately for a short wedding trip t^o Atlanta, after which they will make their home in Columbia. The groom is a son. of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Adair of this city and has a wide circle of friends and relatives here who unite in extending best wish es and congratulations. - o — ENTERTAINS MEMBERS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS On Monday afternoon Mrs. A. V. Martin, graciously entertained mem bers of her Sunday School class. An attractive feature of the occasion was the Jnforn of Korea, telling of the ^manner and customs of her far-away home. Miss Chay is a pupil at Agnes Scott and a house guest of Miss Elisabeth Lynn. After enjoying Miss Chay the guests were invited to the dining room where many treats awaited them. Coffee and tea were poured by Misses Fran ces Witherspoon ahd Frances Glas gow. Those present were: Misses Elizabeth Douglas, Lois and Loree Adair, Mary Copeland, Mary Wylie, Nannell Blalock, Mary Cartledge, Si- pal of tbe Green Sea high school at Tabor, N. C., where they will make their home after the holidays. MAHAFFEY-TRIPLETT WEDDING XSraj , y Coort. Dw. 27.—-Thursday af ternoon at the Methodist parsonage, Laurens, Miss Jennie Iva Mahaffey, the second daughter of the Rev. J. E. Mahaffey and Mrs. Mahaffey of Chay Court, was married to F. A. ’ Triplett of Chester. ‘ ■ The ceremony was performed by the Rev. JL P. Mc Gee, in the presence of only a few friends, who had been apprised of the happy occasion. The bride was one of Gray Court’s most, popular young girls, who will be missed on account of her person ality, as well as the rich mellow voice which she possessed. She is known far and negr as a singer and will be Frances Witherspoon, Ethel Hunter, g*e*tly missed in the Methodist Annie B. Adair, Frances and Margaret | church, where she waa a teacher in Glasgow, Grace Chay, Elizabeth and the Sunday school, president of the Janie Lois Lynn, Mesdames Nelson Young Peoplefs Missionary society Dow, Horace Payne and Ansel God- soloist for the choir. frey. ROPP-JOHNSON WEDDING Gray Court, Dec. 27.—Saturday morning at nine o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Miss Marjorie Ropp became the bride of S. Eugene Johnson. Only the contracting par ties’ families were present to witness this marriage, which waa performed by the pastor of both parties, the Rev. J. E. Mahaffey^ . Miss Rosa Mahaffey rendered some Mr. Triplett is a business man of Chester, being a member of the firm of Small and Triplett Construction company. Mr. and Mrs. Triplett Fill make their home ha Chester after returning from their honeyftaoon. BATES-FULLER WEDDING AT GREENVILLE Greenville, Dec. 27.—The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Bates of this city and Dr. Ellis Adam Fuller of At lanta at the First Baptist church was songs prior to the ceremony, Mrs. J. * beautiful and prominent social E. Mahaffey accompanying her at event. Dr. George W. Quick and Dr. the piano and playing the wedding David M. Ramsay were the officiat- march. The couple left immediately after the ceremony for a honeymoon to places unknown to any one but them selves. The bride is the second daughter of Mrs. Sallie Owings - Ropp and is popular in her home town and county. Mr. Johnson is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Johnson of this place, a graduate of Wofford college, ing clergymen. The altar was de corated with palms, smilax and tall baskets of yellow chrysanthemums. The wedding music was rendered by Prof. George Schafer at the organ, Miss Lenpie Lusby, violinist and Miss Grace Robinson, soprano. Just before the wedding party ar rived, Misses Frances Earle and Annie Bristow entered lighting the candles on the altar, their costumes crystals. The uahers'whr also actad V Harold Fuller of of Laurens, Jake Rasor of Crou Hill and William Griffin of this city. The brideentaida were: Misses Dorothy ffeer, MargHh> £ Mahon, Reba Smi# and #2$ West, all of this city. They gowned in pale green taffeta bouffant style, and earned ,iei yellow roses, with a shower limes. The brides young Catherine Bates was junior maid of honor and was dressed like the brides- * maids. Miss Elizabeth’Graham waa maid of Konor and wore green chiffon and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Mrs. Douglas Potent was matron of honor gowned in pale green chiffon beaded with crystals, and carried an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthe mums. The bride was given in mar riage by her father, William A. Bates, while the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Fred A. Fuller as best man. The bride was handsome in her wedding gown of white satin crepe, made sleeveless and with round neck. Pearl and crystal beads adorned the border and circular flounce at the bot tom of the skirt. A court train of Spanish lace, outlined in satin was mistily covered by the veil of tulle, which was held to the hair with or ange bloesoms. Her flowers were bride roses and valley liliee in shower effect. Immediately after the cere- * mony the bridal .party mid members of the two families attended a recep tion at the Bates home after which Dr. Fuller and his brido left ies a wedding trip. Mrs. Fuller's travel ing dress was of midnight blue poirret twill made with high neck and trim med with touches of red and black velvet ribbon. With this she wore a biege coat with brown fur, and a close fitting hat of brown with a touch of gold. gi ■ --'I '.isi •s t Absent Minded Slim Stollard fell offn’ a scaffold yesterday and they took him to the hospital. Feared he had concussion. The Doc X-rayed his head, but couldn’t find nuthin’.’’ When Dodge Brothers startling new prices are made known on January 7th, the full amount of the reductions will be refunded immediately to all purchasers since midnight, December 15th. This means that you can buy your Dodge Brothers Motor Car today, enjoy its immediate use, and still benefit fully by the savings yet to be announced. Dodge Brothers product today is better than ever before. / 't- Price reductions are made possible by the com pletion of a-$10,000,000 expansion program that will practically double production. The savings effected through this enormous in- j . .. * ' • - crease in output are being passed directly on to the buyer—in conformity with Dodge Brothers traditional policy. — EASTERBY MOTOR COMPANY Laurens, South Carolina t • f H