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:i ;-"f-7*F vr^’ ■^fr —7t-7,:^7 ♦. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 20, 1932 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLINTON.' S. C. (I / The Woman’s Page WHAT THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE IS SOCIETY EVENTS AND CLUB NEWS OF INTEREST Telephone 74 4 Nobody Goes To Scho6l At Electoral But Its “Graduafes^ Become Presidents and^ Vice-Presidents of the United Stales r.VSTERX STARS TO MEET FRroAY The lotal Eastern Star chapter will meet Friday night at 6:45 in the Ma- sonio Temple building. MRS. W YSOR IS C i.rB HOSTESS Xlr.s. R. E. VVysor was hostess to the Wednesday Study club at her h me in College View. Interesting sketches of Street,” an autobiography talented Russian ballet dancer, Kar- saxnna. were given by Mrs. C. B. Betts. Mrs.-J<>hn Johnson-WAS a guest. the door. The receiving line was com- i posed of Mrs. W. P. Jacobs, the club vice-president, president, and the teachers. The stage, which was beautifully decorated with ferns, vases of mixed cosmos and dahlias in shades of lav ender and wine-red, formed a back ground for the occasion. Mrs. Jacobs cordially welcomed the guests. A lovely program" of musk j vras rendered by Mrs. D. J. Brimm, Theater John MeSween, Mrs. Harry of the : Wilkes, Mrs-. B. O. Whitten, Mrs. R. The presidential campaign has re vived the nation’s quadrennial interest in the electoral college that is selected by the voters every four years to the next chief executive”ahtf over jointly by the vice-president and speaker, meet on the .second Wednes day in F'ebrunry to v.ounc,. the electoral votes. While the successful electors in the j Information about the institution is j various states constitute the electoral being sought by national and state i college, only state groups meet. The political leaders and officials, along j name “college” was given the instjtu- with the eurious votera. Question. , ^oss in 18J0 and about Its purpose and functions are!, . a.,. • , . pouring into the offices of the house; clerk and the senate secretary. Alhough it has evolved into a col lege, .^deemed by many statesmen as suitable to the modern^trend in fed eral and state government, its general W. Wade, Miss pollette Griffin and j baric, features as developed by the na- Mrs. Henderson Pitts, with Mrs. S. P. jtion’s forefathers are followed. Bowles at the piano. j Kach state has as many ele‘Coral sandwiches were the ih.stitution as it has seats served", r ArXILIARY HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING The Woman’s Auxiliary of the F’irst Presbyterian church met Monday af ternoon in the .\uxiliary rooms. "Unchurched Areas in Our Presby tery I MRS. BEAN HOSTESS TO CLUB A im*eting of the Century club was held Tuesday afternoon at the homo I in the house and^^sbhht'e^ TerrTTorteS^ I and possessions art' without represen tation. With 4:15 seats in the house land Ut) in the senate, the total is .531. {week to be ready for this gam.' Thomwell Plays Duncan Friday The Thornwell Hi football team meets |the s'trong Duncan Hi eleven at Duncan tomorrow afternoon. Inspired by- -thetr 46-<U defeat +4= Newberrj’ last Friday, the Thornwell boys have been working hF..\l this Dun- Etchispn’s Select Quality .' L. B. Dillard’s Special... . \ $2.95 i: L. B. Dillard “One Price To Air i > of Ml.-. W.-S’’. Bean. Four leading was the subject of an informa-^’stesmen of the world were discusscnl live lecture which Dr. D. J. Woods interesting papers in the following Mrs. M. J. McFadden read the gave. Scripture. A vocal solo, “Others,” by Mrs. W. P. Jacob.s. concluded the <le- votional. Mrs. R. E. Wysor presided at the business session which followed. the (terman,” -MKTIIODIST-LADIES ENJOY PROtOtAM .Mondav afternoon the "Stalin — the Russian,” Mrs. Mar .'rail Brown, "Vf.n Hindenburg — Mrs. C. M. Bailey. ".Macdonuhl — the Mrs. Lonnie MeMillian. “Gandhi— the Indian,” In order to be elected prt'sident and vice-pres:(ient. party candidates have, to obtain a majority, or 266, elecS)ral votes.. For the prcsuiciuial ticket to ac quire the elccL. ial vote of any state the slate of electors of its par^y mu-'t be chosen by a majority of the popu lar vote. .. T , ,, I At it.s inception, the .American sys- : tern of ek'ctmg a presidential ticket can was seen in action last Thurs.lay against Clinton, ami they seem to h.ive a strong, smooth working machine. The game toniorn^ will prvibalily decide the distriet championsh'j), a.s neither team haX^cen defeated, sc 'ar. From dope^^grnthcred from thy "cw.r- paperc, ^ appears that Duncan is really Put to “wreik Thornwell,” but it is going to Ik* a real footba'l tea.n. Garland, Thornwell’s brilliant little Mrs. Ik provuled for distinctlv an indireet; q^'^rterback. ran all over Newberry,, years in the nation’s, and hH?cm f;ttr He runsrt vouth. state legislatures named the > Pas^■^ps. and punts, and dm-s alwiut eleetors. The clamor for a more direct! everything one can expect of a foot- altered thi.s. Electors arc now' hall player. Williams, (’onrad, and vote .Mc.''ween. Woman’s Auxiliary of the Broad !:street Me’ho- l.DVH.Y PARTY li'st chun h met in the social rooms. FOR MRS. CH.AN('E I named either by state party conven- -Jacobs are thrt'<>. other backficld men Mrs. G.W. Hollingsworth wws^ On Tuesday afternoon, the home ‘>f i tions or comiuiltees. 'who can be depended on for a gain leader of the program which used as Mis. G. A. Burton was the seene of a recent vears several states, K'd 'vheu it is needed. The whole lipe i‘s theme. “Finding God Where Jesus lovely party, when Misses Georgia ! loviut, have made a further depart-i staiuL out from flank to flank, but; ; Sea Food Shop Open for Business f formerly e in some states, the,'B‘*’'Jan seems to snag passe.s from any F'und Him.” The scripture was, read Brooker and Lois Blakely eatertained,, by Mrs. R. H. Hatton. .Mrs. Russell 1 honoring Mr.s. K. S. Chance, who re- td^.^tor.' only appeared on <h‘fen.so. Beeman t'. oper discussed the “Woman’s Medi- kently moved to Clinton, Dr, Chance j ballot, now those of the presiden-! « >rood end, and can catch them eai College in Shangau, while Mrs.; having been added to the staff at the' and vice-presidenlial candidates! with regularity. i^tate Training school. Eight , appear alone. .\ vote for a ticket} week, on Friday, Thornwell were arranged for bridge and a num-1 ^ ballot for the entire party' and Clinton Hi renew their annual ber of guests called after cards. i slate of electors. ! football rivalry when they clash on the The charm of Mrs. Burton's home; other state.s both the national i v‘>Bege field. Thornwell ha- never al- was enhanced by the use of dahlias | ^,^^y j.ii.ftors of both parties' lowed a Clinton t^am to cross her goal and other autumn garden flowers. , apimar. The voter h'ls the opportunity} Hoe. and has emerged victorious in ev- The follow^ assisted in entertain-niai king his “X:’ either behind a {cry game except one, in which they ing and .se^ed a delicious salad course^ presidential tick«*t, or behind the elec-i batted to a scoreless tie. Hut Clinton with spiced tea: .Misses Martha David-, choice.’ Hut in most states <ieorge W. CoiH'land gave an appro pr.ate reading. I A business session was held after the devotional, with .Mrs, John W: Finnty presiding. MISSION AItY SOC'lEl Y HOLDS MEEITNG The Woman’s Missionary society of the First Baptist church met in gen-' son,^iCollette Griffin, Ivouise Cox, Doris | ^^yy appear, eral session Monday afternoon. cphf»mpson, Elizabeth and Katherine | yy^^ yf uniformity of state laws .Minute.s, circle, pcrs^onal service and rBlakely, .Mrs. W. C. Shealy, Mrs. Gil- '^j^j^ regard to the selection of elec- f'nancial i-eports were made. bert Blakely, and Mrs. Ralph K. i^ors is blamed by authorities on the The Lottie Moore circle brought the Blakely. j re<iuirements of the constitu- ' tion as amended. lE.MI’EKANCE UNION j- Under it, each state was left its HOLDS MEETING is out for revenge this year, and they have a .scrappy aggregation, develop ed under the guidance of Coach A. 11. McQueen. mi.s.sionary program, with Miss Ruth Bailey in charge. The subject of the program was, “Enemies of the Cross of Christ.’ own way of appointing electors, ex- The Woman’.s Christian Temperance I'cejit that an elector could not hold The following topics were discussed: ‘ xinion held its regular monthly meet- taj,y government position. Congress, “The Enemy With the Sword,” “The j afternoon at the home vva-'* given authority Sea Food Shop Opens In City The Sea b’ooil Shop, Clinton’s new- to de-'est ^ea food market, is now open for CarryinK a (’omplete Line of Sea Foods Every Day In the Week — Fresh Sea Foods Direct From the»Coast. FRESH DAILY Sheep Head Pan Trout Speckle Trout Red Bass Spots Croakers Mullet '*!y< FRESH DAILY Flounders Clams Scallops Shrimp Deviled Crabs Crab Meat i.iobsters. Oysters Spanish Mackerel Fresh Water Trout — King Mackerel We Are Ixicated In Front of Home Ice Co. Visit Our Shop. Eat More Sea Food — It Is Healthful—Nutritious. Phone 170 SEA FOOD SHOP We Deliver. Clinton, S. C. ! t r’ith the Bottle,”“What the|{,f Koss Lynn, with the viee-' Ermine ’ the time of choosing them.' business on South Broad street in the .Adv'pVale Say.” "Weapons for Use '^tro\ ing Thes4* Enemies." of the-Li(iuor Traffic Have i Mrs. R. J. Flllison, presid- in De- During the business meeting a ktter was read from the president, j.Mrs. George .M. Dayi.s, tendering her FNTKKT.VINS resignation because of ill health., The IHiUHiE CLUB * union aci-epted the resignation with Ihur-d.-iy nvermiig Mrs. Thiunas t rt grots, and her successor will be -the Thus, it fixed as national election day, I front end of the building occupied by the first Tuesday following the fir.stjthe Home l.e company. .Monday in NovemU'r each four years. i The new shop will feature a eom- In addition it also fixed a day forjplete line of ocean-fresh sea foods in the meeting of the ek*ctor:ll college, season, offering prompt and efficient which is the second Wednesday in' service. .Looks delightfully t*ntertainei4-. January foljoi^ng the .NovemiH'r dec- { The new conci'rn is headed by W. elected at the next meeting. | tions. The successful"*eTe<'tors in eacTf^G. King as proprietor, with ~+*.—Ik- Tb jrstlay Bridge club. 1 .Mrs. T. 1*. Owens was elected as a state are requin'd to meet at a place ' ('opelami a- manager. The ipiarters L'vdy dahlias were u.-^ed to decor-! (Jy]t.jrate to the LI. D. ( . convention i jygijrnaled by the legi.-lature to cast, occupied have been freshly paint<‘<l «;e her home. meeting at Hartsville on Oet. 21, their votes, certify them and transmitjand now pre.senl a very inviting ap- Two tables were arrange<l for con-,an(j 23. j to the federal eaiiital. , pearanee. tract in the living room; and afU'r the j After a brief devotional the follow’-} games the hostess served a delicious conchuled the program: Ralad course followed hy a swi'et, "The Wet Press,” Mrs. W. R. An- c; urse. (letron. The players were; Mrs, J. A. ’ "Temperaiue Training,” .Mrs. 4 handler, .Mrs. Wm. Bailey Owens, Cooper. Mr#. J. F. Jacobs, Jr., Mrs. S. U., Hays. Mrs. T. J. Peake. Mrs. Horace joiNT ULASSE.S ENJOY Both the senate an<l house, presided Rus- Payhe, Mrs. R. C. Adair and Mrs. W. "BIKTHDAY PARTY A. Johnsim. - - - - j The members pf Mr-s. A.^ V’, .Mar- — ' tin’s and Dr. I). J. Brimm’s Sunday B. %I*TIST SUNDAY SCHOOL 'school classes entertained on Thurs- HOLDS KAI.LY DAY Iday afternoon with a "Birthday The First Baptist Sunday school ob- ^ Party” at the home of Mrs. John Mc- served its annual rally day on Oct. 9.' Sween. The general theme of the program Mn. .Martin, Mrs. ^aF^’The T?ufe Foursdatitm;” -Mtst. John - W. Little- .MeSween and Jl^rr^S tn Dciu ions l ea (.akes other and the old cook wen* getting ready for u tea and little Lucille was ul- iow-ed to look ou while MIh8 Martha buitied henielf pre paring some delica- elHi. Miss Martha had the background and training of the old Southern kl' I’ Voluntary music opened the service,! door and invited the guests into the followed by responsive Scripture read- • living room w'here handsome dahlias were effectively arranged in vases. Song, “How Firm a Foundation.” j The program was artistically pre- * sented by a group of children from Hope of Rally Day.” | the Florida Street school, under the Characters: J^perintendent, Discour-; direction of Miss Nancy Owens. It agement. Hope, Service and Rally portrayed five periods of American . history in appropriate costume and “What Rally Day Means,” five boys Rongs as follows: and five girls. j 1776 — “Old Fashioned Garden,” “Whv Rally?” Superintendent and Martha Lou Blakely and W. P. Bald- r, "How Firm cation. 4 , “TheJ Hop< ■ters: ^perii Invocation Play six'children. "Why We Are Important,' ies. win. Mother Goose Children Rally. Cradk Roll Rally. Clo.sing song, led by children. LOVELY RECEPTION GIVEN TEACHERS The Woman’s club entertained on; win. Friday afternoon with a lovely recep tion for the teachers of Clinton and tfe" l,Tit1i urn. this being •" annual event. William Henry, chairman oi Primar- igoij—•'Sererng Nellie Home,” Mar garet Shealy and Eugene Pinson. 1900 — ".Sidewalks of New York," Carolyn MeSween and Billy Lightfoot. 1918—"Long, Long Trail,” Virginia Sadler and Robert Wysor. j 1932—"Snuggle On My- Shoulder,” I Martha Lou Blakely and W. P.’Bald- After the program tea, .sandwiches and cheese biscuit were served, and arrinfOTnial social hour was enjoyed.; an^^M^rof^^'hot^WrWTnidd'The -gmika hut alm-tlie--lediDkJtl_traiD- ing of a graduate of.^uu up-to-date 8< hool of Home F>onomic8. "Honey,v” she said to the little girl, "did you know that your bones and teeth are made out of minerals and that you had to eat things with those minerals or your bones and teeth wouldn't be strong und white? I don’t want you to have troutile with your teeth ho that is why 1 give you so much milk to drink,'"and so many fruits and etabies,; and why I use aelf-iising flour. It has the very minerals you need for your bones to grow straight and strung and your teeth sound and white.” Miss Martha w’as working all the time she talked and she and Mam my Sue had made some delicious littls ctkes to serve that afternoon. Chocolats Fudos Squares. H cup butter cup .self-ria> S aquaree (S os.) flour chocolate S esse Ilk cupa sugar 1 tap. vanilla % cup nut meats Add the butter to the chocolate Special This Week Limited Number CARD TABLES Reinfurced Tops and Braced Sides — $1.2^ Get Yours While They Last. THE BOOK STORE It’s Time To Spruce Up Your FALL CLOTHES Mrs. the club’s school committee.’and Mrs. Fayette Henry', greeted the guests at W. D. BYRD IMPROyED The mary^ friends of W. D. Byrd, of the Tylersville section, who was pain fully injured several months ago PEOPLE ARE FEELING BETTER cranking his automobile, were about business And Now It Is LAY-AWAY TIME Without being extravagant ynu can buy the finest gifts in Diamonds, Watches. Clocks, Silverware, Ua^her Goods. Novelties. glad to see him in Laurens Monday .Although not able to walk to any ex- j tent, he stat^ that he was making' considerable progress. CARD OF THANKS . . We wish to thank our neighbors Make your selection, lay it away j j friends for the many kindnesses and a small deposit will keep it fori^j^^ expressions of sympathy shown you until wanted. j d'uring the illness and death of our jd^ar husband and father. We pray • IW^l w A Ai^ God’s richest blessings upon each one Mrs. W. M. Ferguson and Children. sugar and unbeaten eggs; beat un til well blended; add the other In gredients. and pour Into a greased and floured cake pan to the depth of H -inch. Bake in a slow oven (325*F.) until firm but not brown. Cut into squares while still vrarm. Coconut Sllcts. t eggs \ **up Helf-rls- 1 cup brown ing flour sugar 1 cup dates 1 cup grated co- (stoned) conut or nut 1 tap. vanilla maats Beat the egg# until Hglit, * add sugar and l»eul well. Fold In flour and add other Ingredients. Pour Into a greast'd and floured cuke pan and hake in a slow oven (32S*F.) until firm. Remove from the fire; xaud slightly, cut^o flnrer length Now that fairs here, you want to s:et your last year's clothes jo bright and ready for a new Hea- ison of good looks. .Our-expert cunfectlouers’ sugar. cleaning is guaranteed. You'll be surprised at the money you can save this year— instead of buying a great many new clothes, have last year's made to look new! ' Buchaiian’sli Dry Cleaners Laundry 'The Most Important Planks In Our Platform Are Service and Quality We Offer Both At Low Prices 15c 1744^ 17»/2C 20c J5c Whole Hams, lb. Fork C4»ops, 4b, Fork Roa.st, lb. Our Own Sliced Bacon, lb. Liver Pudding, lb. Fancy Select Oysters, qt. Dre.H8ed Fish, Ib 20c Dressed Hens, lb. 25c Live Hens, lb 17*/2^ Snowdrift Lard, 6 lbs. 57c 05e 63c Flakewhite Lard, ._«jL_bkL Snew While Flour, 24 lbs 60c (’orn Meal, peck 20c No. 2 Tomatoes, 3 cans 25c Pink Salmon, tall can, 3 for Milk. ta^If cans, 4 for Milk, .small cans, 5 for 25c 25c 25c W E ASSURE YOU WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO PLEASE YOU. This Week’s Prizes Will Be: First l*rize—“The Wonder Box’ Second Prize—K lb. Star Ham Fourth Prize—^ lbs. Steak. Fifth Prize—4 Ib. Beef Roast. With each 50c paid on account or for cash pur> chases, you wiU be given a ticket entitling you to a chance at one of our regular Free Prizes given away each Saturday evening at 7 ;S0 o’clock. You must be present to win. BALDWIN’S GROCERY 1 **6004 ’nonn T» Bat’ Phooca M and IM ■ ^ t.. ,