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. # ‘•“I ..i\ A ' . ■ 'vC ’■■' ••; ^ w .,- f!. I,**' If t # THOBSDAY, AUGUST 1, H40 '-~r" THE Cimtcm CHRONICLE, CLINTON. 8. C. 1*AGE THREE The Woman’s Page SOOETY EVENTS, CLUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST 74«r 258 V Williams, Donald Craven, Bobby Boggs, Elizabeth Townsend, Tommy Owens, Earl Pitts, Billy .Henry, Her bert Hunter, Mary Cattierine Ander son, Joe Ferguson, Barbara Work man and Sally Pitts. 'li MM. MID aomss TO meittft* CLUB Mrs. Hamp Boyd entertained her t)rM0e club with a pretty party on Thursday afternoon. Vases of gladioli and roseis added attractiveness to the living room of the hostess’ home. At jdte ccmclusion of a number of inteiesting games, Mrs. Walter Jc^maon was# awarded high score prize. During the after noon the guests enjoy^ a salad plate and ic^ drink. A. E. P. SUNDAY SCHOOL OBOUP ENJOYS PICNIC On Tuesday afternoon the Sunday school department of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church held its annual picnic at the mimicipal park in Newberry. About fifty, members of the con- gregatkm and a number of visitors were present' !for the pleasant out ing. Swimmizig was enjoyed and lat er a bountiful picnic supper served. Jacobs and Mrs. Pringle Copeland. Punch and cookies were served throughout the evening. On Saturday afternoon Miss Katherine Br]^n entertained a number of friends with a theatre party honoring Misses Fishbume and Yates. Mr. Little. She received her educa tion at Clinton high school and the Woman’s college of Furman univer sity, where she was an outstanding student in dramatics and expression. HowToRqg;i$t«r Books for registration for voting UTTLE-CARSON PARTY QIVBN LUNCHEON Lovely in every detail was the af« ter rehearsal lundieon given on Thursday at one o’clock for the ^ Little-Carson wedding party at Hotel r^ret that her marriage re- She was a member of Eta Upsilonjin the general election are open the Monday in ea«h month at the courthouse in Laurens. ation she has taught in the public schools at Goldville, Fountain Inn and Bennettsville. By her charming personality she has endeared herself to a host of fri«kls and relatives Clinton Coffee Shop by Misses Hazel Boland of Greenville, and Jamie Little, of this city. moves her from Clinton. The bridegrotmi is the son of Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Carson, of Moreland, ^ • ,Ga., and received his education at After the rehera on Erskine college. After their return I MRS. D. J. WOODS HONORED BY EASTERN STARS Mrs. D. J. Woods, the former Miss Julia Ferguson, vriio was recently married, was complimented by the Eastern Stars on Tuesday evening with a surprise party in the Masonic hall. Bowls of zinnias were used to dec orate the rooms for the occasion. About twenty friends pres ent to offer congratulationsr and the 'honor guest was presented a gift of silver as a token of esteem of the members of the chapter. Several amusing games were enjoyed and later in the evening punch and cook ies served. MRS. PLAXICO HOSTESS TO BIBLE CLASS Mrs. R. L. Plaxico was hostess on Monday evening to members of the Ladies’ Bible class of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. The living room of the home was attractive with vases of zinnias and roses. Mrs. E. B. Sloan taught the Bible lesaon on the subject, “Paul.” At the conclusion of the discussion sand wiches, punch and cookies were served. CHILDREN ENJOY DANCE AT CLUB As a climax to their dancing school for children. Misses Mary Bailey Owens and Eula Gray Blakely en tertained their pupils and a number of additional guests at a deliid^tful dance on Monday evening ^t Lake side Country club. Dancing was enjoyed throughout the evening by the children. Special features were a Hawaiian dance giv en by Barbara Workman, dressed in costume; the dancing of the “little apple” by Anne Owens and Murphey Timmerman, and a square dance. Punch was served on the spacious porch. MISS WORKMAN. BRIDE-ELECT, FETED IN CHAPPELLS Continuing a senes of parties for Miss Mary EU^ Workman, popular bride-elect of tlw mcmth, Miss Daisy Gibson, of Edgefield, and Mrs. Barrie McAdams entertained <m last Tues day afternoon at the home of the latter in Chappells. As the guests arrived they regis tered on a rolling pin which was later given the honoree as’’a souv^ nir. In the reception room, punch was served from a crystal bowl cen tering a lace-cove'red table. Throu^- out the home artistic arrangements of gladioli were us^ at vantage points. In the living lywa four tables were (Aaced for Abridge and hearb dice. Designating the place of the bride-elect was a miniature bride. The green and white color scheme was also carried out in refreshments. White- block cream, with a green wedding bell molded in the center, and cake was served after the games. A lovely gift of crystal was pre- smted Miss Workman by the host- the guests assembled in the lobby of the hotel and were summoned to lunch by the strains of a wedding match played by Mrs. A. D. C(m- nor, Jr., of Barnwell. The beau^ti- fully appointed table presented* a striking picture with a bridal mdtif from a wedding trip, they are mak ing their home in Florence, where Mr. Carson holds a positkm with the Palmetto Insvurancc company. Out-of-town guests included Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Carscm, Miss Mary John Carson, Moreland. Ga.; Brice All persons who were not regis tered in 1938 or since then must reg- trip by Mrs. Mayer and their small daughter, Brenda. At the ctmclusion of the summer school they will visit friends in Virginia and Pennsylvania for a few days, returning to Clinton' about August 4. i ister to be able to vote in the gen eral election. Men between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years must present poll tax receipts to obtain certificates. Women and men over sixty years old need not present such certificates, as they are not liable to payment of poll tax. The board of registration is com posed of P. B. Bailey of this city, W. T. Crews of Laurens, and Mrs. Gladys Ray Cook of Owings. WB DO ALL KINDS OF PRINTING —BXCBPT BAD CHRONICLE PUBU8H1NG CO. cleverly caiTi^ I out to gr^ Canon, Kershaw; James Carson, NashvUle, Tenn.; Rev. and Mrs. John m^ed the pl^ of the hono^ carson, Newberry; Mr. and Mrs. while place cards suggestive of a Thackston and children, Carol Jading were used elsew^re. Rush, Jr.. Mrs, C. J. Killen, and Coring the Uble wm a two- mu. Hazel Boland, Greenville; Mrs. ti^ wedd^ cake topped with a j ^ ^rs. F. Morgan miniature bride and g^m, on either.Todd, Simpsonville; Mr. sMd Mrs. -ere white candles Smith and Miss Evelyn Taylor, MR. AND MRS. EL L. BALDWIN HONORED AT DINNERS On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Baldwin were host and hostess at a delightful dinner party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Hal L. Baldwin, who were recently married. Covers were laid for ten at a pret tily appointed table which was deco rated with lovely summer flowers. The hostess was assisted in serving a four-course dinner by Betty Ann Boland and Edna Baldwin. On this occasion Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin’s guests included, in addition to the honorees, Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Anderson, Hal ^Idwin, Jr., Mr. Vmd Mrs. J. W. Younginer, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Boland, and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Dunlap. Mr. and Mrs. Hal L. Baldwin were honor guests on Tuesday evening when Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Dunlap en tertained at dinner. The living room of the home was prettily adorned with gladioli and zinnias. Guests included members of the family and close friends. A foui^ course dinner was served at the din ing table handsomely appointed in crystal and silver and centered with a striking bouquet of red and white verbena. VISITORS ENTERTAINED WITH DANCE. THEATRE PARTY Misaei^ Mabel Fishbume of Walter- " boro and Buba Yates of Winnsboro, who were week-end gziests of Miss LoMise Jacobs, were honoiM on TtanwHiT eventaf by their horte»f»W_ nup^ jnjmmct , ^ ^ flowers used in interesting arrange- with a dance. The scene of the affair was Lake side country club which was hand somely decM-ated for the occasion with a profusion of bright summer flowers. Chaperones were the host ess’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. tMfNOWdUl The United States now con trols two-thirds of all the gold on earth. No gift is more useful—more practical—than a teautiful gold watch. For accurate, depoid- able timekeepers — moderaly ktjrhHl —you can safely make yoiir selection here. Oof repu tation stands back of every thing we sell. Drop jn and look over our sUx^ J. R raONTIS Jewelry and Qtfla 4t HANDKERCHIEP SHOWER BY JOINT HOSTESSES FOR MISS IRENE DILLARD Charming among social events of the week was the party at which Mrs. W. H. Simpson and her daugh ter,- Miss Frances Simpson, were Joint hostesses on Saturday morning honoring Miss Irene Dillard, August bride-elect. The party was in the form of a handkerchief shower. Decorations added color to the oc- ment. Bowls of gladioli in pastel shades and mixed garden flowers made a lovely background for the party. Greeting the guests, at the door were the hostesses and Miss Dillard. About thirty guests were invited and progressive conversation enjoyed. Later Mrs. Leila Johnson, soprano, accompanied by Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, delighted the guests with a solo, “Be cause.” Mrs. Jacobs then played the P wedding marph from Lctoengrln, and little Jerry Galloway, dressed in a long white wedding gown, with tulle veil caught into a coronet head dress, carrying many lovely handkerchiefs fashioned into a bridal bouquet, en tered the room and marched to Miss side of which were double crystal csindelabra flanked Greenwood; Miss Louise Cleveland by bowls of gl^ioli. Ivy attrac-iand Mrs. John K. Taylor, Laurens; tirely arranged along the toble com- jjr. and Mrs. Carol D. Nance, Cross pletcd the appointments. After a three-course luncheon the cake was cut and the bride-elect read the verse corresponding to the emblems received by each, guest. ThP bride and groom-el^ were presented by the hostesses with a gift for their future home. Hill; Misses Becky and Lillian Kel- lett. Fountain Inn. » MRS. CLAYTE RAY TO OPEN KINDERGARTEN Mn. Clayte Hay juriP opm a private kinderfarten on Monday, September semd. A Hmited namber of chil dren, between three and six years of SRe, will be enrtdled on Friday afternoon, Aufost seeond, from four until six o'clock, at 48 North Acfii^ Street. ^ Mrs. Ray studied kindergaten at Furman University and formerly tai^lht grade in tlm GoldvtIliiMliboL THE BfAYERS AWAY Rev. J. LeGfirnde" MayeriaU^- day to attend the Lutheran church summer school at Massanetta Springs, Guests included Rev. and Mrs. J.ln«w Harrisonburg, Va. In Mr. May- W. Carson, Miss Mary John Carson, I er’s absence the pulpit of St. John’s of Moreland, Ga.; Brice Carson of | Lutheran church, of which he is pas- Kershaw; James Carson,' Nashville,' tor, wiU be occupied by Rev. Thomas Tenn.; Mrs. Rush Thackston of I *■-Suber, superintendent of the Evan- Greenville; Mrs. Connor; Mr. and Lutheran Synod of South Mrs. Bruce Galloway, Goldville; Miss' Carolina Kate Milam, Miss Collette Griffin, Mrs. B. B. Ballard, J. D. Boland and Dillard Boland of this city. Mr. Mayer was accompanied on the LITTLE-CARSON RITES ^ A LOVELY EVENT AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 'A marriage of cordial interest to friends and relatives here and throughout the state, was that of Miss Emmaline Majrme Little to Ev- erette C. Carson, which took place on Thursday, July 25, at 5 o’clock in the First Baptist church of this city, The ceremony was characterized by simplicity and dignity yet beautiful to every detail. ' Tall bamboo and fern standing in relief against a background of white,! with floor baskets of white gladioli! and seven-branched candelabra| holding burning white tapers, which j shed a soft light overt the scene, formed an altar before which the vows were spoken. The impressive ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. W. Carson, of Moreland, Ga., father of the groom. Prior to the ceremony, Mrs. A. Dl Connor, Jr., of Barnwell, a college room-mate of the bride, played an improvised arrangement of familiar wedding musk including “Liebe- strum,” “I Love You Truly,” “Indian Love Call” and “O Premise Me.” Miss Collette Griffin, cousin of the bride, sang “Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” by Herbert, and “Because” by d’Hardlot. Bnzce Galloway, of Gold ville, tinor, sang “The Rosary” by Nevin, and “The Sweetest Story Ever Told.” During the prelude, the ushers, Dillard Boland, cousin of the bride, and James Carson, brother of the groom, lighted the cwidles. To the strains of the traditional “^dal Chorus” from Ix)hengrin, the two bridesinalds' ehtM-ed^Jftzeyv xrere Miss Hazel Boland, of Greenville, cousin of the bride, and Miss Mary John Carson, of Moreland, Ga., sis ter of the groom. Both wore pink marquiaette dresses with corded puff^ sleeves and full corded skirts. They carried large nosegays of asters and snapdragons showered with rib bon in contrast to their dresses. Next came the dame of honor, Mrs. Rush Thackston, of Greenville, vdio wore a dress of yellow marqui aette fashioned like those of the bridesmaids. Each of the bride’s at tendants wore a strand of pearls, a gift of the bride. The hjride, a striking bnmette, en tered with her maid of honor. Miss Jamie Little, her only sister. The bride was never more lovely in her Dillard to present her with the gifts. Delicious sandwkhes, punch white slipper satin cakes were served for refreshments. I with square neckline, short puffed The bride-elect was lovely to a‘*^ves, fitted bodke, and an over pink sheer dress trimmed with wide bands of cream lace. • NEW YORK ■ WORLD’S FAIR 4,SMSiMnrsi S28i0 ^cSqfiON DAVIS YOUNG CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY Davis Young celebrated his ei^th birthday Wednesday, July 24, with a party on the larwn at his home. 'Hie dzildren enjoyed me^ games, riding the merry-go-round .and swinging. Mrs. Remimt Truhick va- tartamed i irs juaucii iiPilsi the gr(H4> with storlat. Iced Iknonade was served during Rie af ternoon by Myra Adair and Joy Godfrey. Grace Young brought out tize large birthday cahs wittx lighted candles and the guests sang “Hagipy Birthday” to Davis. The cake was cut and served with ice cream by Lillian Dillard, Onmalia Harris, Aim Owans and Brnhera Andarton. PrlzCi were awarded to Walter Long, Patsy Williams, and Barbara A^erson. Davis’s grandmother, Mrs. M. J. Fcr- queron, who is 82 years old, was an h<mor guest. Davis received many gifts, and an parting each guast was remembered with a basket of candy as a favor. Those jM-esent were Margaret and Lana Copeland Dick, Fri^ Falls Hicks, Walter Long. Joan Andarson, Buddy and Jackie Truluck, Patsy Fowler, Milton aiMl Lawrence Bar den, Betty Jean Sumerel, Kathryn and Bu(^ Eicbciberger, Mildred and Thomwell Dunlap, Thomas Pitts, G«ie Wilkes, Pat^ and I^te skirt of net edged with real lace. Her veil of misty illusion with lace edge was worn Dutch cap style, finger tip length, and was held in place with clusters of orange blossoms, only ornament was a cameo locket, a gift of the groom. She carried a shower bouquet of white bride’s roses interspersed with gypsophllia. The maid ol honor was gowned to Alice blue net and lace with fitted bodke and bouffant skirt.* She car ried a nosegay of asters and snap dragons showered with pink sa^ ribbons. The bridegroom cboae for his best man his torothar, Brice Carson, of K«rri>aw. The groom’s attendmits wore white. Uaso suits with bouton nieres of yriiBt asters. Mrs. JdkB T. Little, mother of the bride, wag bemminglr attired to a dress at i^ltc brocaded chiffon. Her cwrsegc was of ordiM astars. Mrs. Carsao, mother at JRa groom, wore a black net dress wik a corsage of pink asters. After the ceremony the bride and groom retired to the vestibule of the church where they paused to greet their relatives and friends to attend ance.'The couple left tor a trip of unannounced destination. For trav eling the bride wore a black dress of pamorama net with white accas- soiiiB and a corsage of white rosea. Mrs. Canon is the alder daughter ji BOYD’S IFTER SALE! All Summer Ready-to-Wemr must be sold to make room for oar fall merchandise com ing in. This will be your last time to get summer merchandise at such low prices. Below you will find only a few of the many bargains we have to offer you. Every summer article is included in this sale. SALE STARTS FRIDAY , 9:00 LASTS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY LADIES’ SUMMER DRESSES Every dress in the stmre, all f<Nr one price. These dresses sold from $1.95 to $9.95. Your choice, while they last, only— $1.00 Good styles, all sixes. Limited one to a custom^. DRESSES Ladies* Cotton Summer Dresses, good styles, good Cohn’S, all sixes. While they last-F-. 49c Summo* HATS All Ladies Summer Hats, to close out for— Good styles and colors. Come early. 25c and 50c LADIES* Summar SHO^ All Ladies* Summer Shoes and Oxfords, to close out for only— $1.00 Good styles and sizes. Come early. One pair to a tenner. cus- STRAW HATS All Men*a Straw^ Hats, to dose out for $1.00. Good styles and cedors. AH sixes. These hats sold from $1.95 to $3.95-~ $1.00 Summo* PANTS Men's Summer Pants, re duced to— HalfPrice Come Early! MEN'S SUMMER SUITS AH Men's Summer Suits, re duced to— Half Price MEN'S COOL SUMMER SHIRTS Good colors and aU sixes. $1.50 value, to daae oot for only— We BOW have a good assortment of Ladies’ Fall (Ms on dls- pl». Boy yomr Coat in Aagnst and save money. A mnall deposit win hold say Coat far yon. The first fifty Coats asM we w^t ghre yon— $5.00 OFF r \i REMEMBER THE PLACE AND DATE BOYD’S CLINTON, S.C of Mrs. John T. Litde and the late'