The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, August 08, 1940, Image 3

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" -■ •' :;7|‘ THURSDAY, AUGUSTA IMO THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, 8. C. 7 PAGE THREE V The WQi|ian^s Page SOCIECT EVENTS, CLUB and CEUBCB mews OF INTEREST^ 71 tr 258 PBBSBrmiAN AUZILIABT TO MEIT MONDAY All circlM of the First Presbyte rian church will meet Monday eve- nine, August 12, at 7:45 a^i- th-e cfaurdk. An auxiliary meeting will be held at 8 o’clock with the Busi ness Woman’s circle in dtfirte of the program. OVTDOOB SVFPEB BOB GBEiNwooD vnnoE Miss Mary Nettie Henry, of Gresn- wood, was complimented on Wednes day evening with a picnic by her aunt, Mrs. Olin Sheel^, Jr.,, whom she was visiting. An open fire was built in the yard of Mrs. Sheely’s home, and wieners were roasted and served with a pic nic suppei’ to ^e assembled friends WATBBMELON PASTY POS SUNDAY SCHOOL GSOUP Members of the beginners and pri mary departments, of^ Broad Btreet Mettkodist dmreh Sunday schoj>l were guests at a watermelcm slicing Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Hasel- Several games and stvmts were en joyed. A number of the Sunday school teachers were present, am'<mg them Miss Kate Milam, Mrs. P. M. Pitts, Miss Martha Davidson and Dr. and Mrs. John O. Banden. NEW. HAMPSHIBB T18ITOB HONOBED BY HOSTESS Mias Helen Houlder of Wilton, N. H., was honored on Thursday af- temom when her hostess, Mrs. J.L. Dameron, entertained informally at her home on Musgrove street. Twelve friends and neighbors en joyed progmsive conversation and several amusing contests furnished entertainment. Mrs. B. M. Dutton, Jr., was awarded the prize. During the afternoon ice cream and cake was served. The hostess remembered her visitor with a gift of cut glass. Colorful arrangements of gladioli and iinnias formed a pretty setting for the party. MBS. PAYNE HONOBS GUESTS AT CLUB Mrs. Horace D. Payne was hostess at a pretty party on Monday morning at. Lakeside country club honoring T guesu, Mrs. D. O. Payne of LSItaUqdi Fla., ai^ Mrs. W. T. Mcll- tgSin or f ^ she is still honored and cherished as a prominent Greenwoodian. CLUB TO HAVE PICNIC FBIDAT The Musgrove Home Demonstra- tlMi chih will have a picnic Friday, August IT, at Bethany church at 10 o’clock. The public is cordially in vited to attend and bring baskets, the committee in charge stated. Mrs. Landrum Sellars, president of the State Farm council, wiU tell of her trop to England last year. Also on the program is a historic sketch of the community to be given by A. Eugene Cleveland, and a nuumber of musical selections by a group of girls under the direction of Mrs. lone WaBace.% PEGGY prm HOSTESS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Miss Peggy Pitu was hostess to members of the Jean Barden Sunday, ford, Grace Davis, Mrs. William Senn and Mrs. Ben Workman. M'sses Dorothy Smith and Louise Senn paresided over the bride’s book. Floyd Adams, Baltimore; James T. jjeption Jgxirets ' and was brilliantly Adams,, Thomas T. I Adams,. and Kirkwood Adams, The Plains; George M. Brooke, Jr., Elizabeth N. C., and Receiving in the gift room where George H. Comelson, Spartanburg, the popularity of the couple was at-i Samuel T. Adams, The Plains, was tested by an .elaborate display of (best man. handsome gifts, were Mrs. John Earlj Escorted to the altar by her grand- i«ter in the evening on their lifted with a festive arrangement of Japanese lanterns. The Misses Etetty and Ann Flem ing, young cousins of the bride, kept the'guest register. When Mr. Adams and his bride Smith and Mrs. Nene D. Workman. Mrs. J<^ Spillers and Mrs. Clif ford Smith pi^ded over the pundi father, William J. Bailey, of Clinton, wedding trip, the destination of South' CaroUna, the beautiful bride!which they did not reveal, Mrs. , presented a pictive of patrician love- j Adams had changed to a smart en- bowl, and those serving were Miriam i Uness. Her gown was a creation of i*«f”bl« of navy white-dotted chiffon Gary, Evelyn and Martha Ramagc, i yards and yards of delicate net with with white and navy accessories. Her Mrs. Posey Watts Copeland and Mias | small clusters of orange blossoms Agnes Davis. Mints were passed by,being sprayed at points about the Barbara Workman and Mary Eliz- beth Spillers. Favors were pinned on by Misses Eulalie Buford and Dorothy Worieman. ..jQlkers assisting I fold collar,. accented the voluminous in entertaining were Mrs. Wade j fullness of I the beautiful skirt. Her second skirt of net. The tiny fitted waistle and sweetheart neckline, which was bordered with a narrow &nith, Mrs Ace Workman, Mrs. I.M. Smith, Mrs. Charles Workman, and Mrs. W. M. Buford. Mrs. Lawson is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Hayne B. Work- school class of Broad Street Metho- man and the late Mr. Workman, of dist church for the regular m<xithly near Clinton. Since her graduatiem Fort Pierce, Fla. profusion of summer flowers in Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at combmatlons derorated the meeting on Monday evening Miss Elizabeth Jackstm had charge of a program on “I Will Be With Him In Trouble” and gave as a scripture reading the Igth Psalm. at Presbyterian college she has suc cessfully taught in the schools of Laurens and Newberry county. Her sleeves were short and puBed. From a coronet of orange blosKnns the triple veil fell to the tips of the fin gers. Gardenias showered with lilies of the valley form^ the bride’s lovely bouquet. The mother of the bride was clad in a gown of dusty rose lace with deep V decolletage and short sleeves and having a powder blue velvet sweet disposition has endeared her' trim. Her flowers were orchids, worn to many friends who regret that her Miss Frances Ruth Edwards andP"^‘»«« removes her. elsewhere. Miss Pitts also contributed to the Mr. Lawson is the son of Mrs. L. program. Music was furnished by T. Lawson and the late Mr. Lawson, Miss .Edwards, Miss Frances Lee of near Clinton. He also is a gradu- Pitts, and Miss Kitty Kay of Byrbn.'a'te of Presbyterian college and has Ga., who is visiting here. taught in the schools of Greenville At the conclusion of the program punch, sandwic^ies and cookies were enjoyed. SURPRISE SUPPER FOB MBS. MILAM ON BIBTHDAT Mrs. J. W. MRam was pleasantly surprised on Monday evening, the occasion of her birthday, by her daughter Mrs. B. B. Ballard, and Mr. Ballard with a supper party. Vases of gladioli were arranged in the living room. The dining table was attractive with a pink, white and blue birthday cake as ita cen terpiece and bud vases of snapdrag ons at each end. Mrs. Milam received a number Qf gifts. Out-of-town guests were' Mr. and Mrs. Sam Young, Mrs. S. A. Lindsay, and Mrs. David Dimcan of Writmire. JOINT HOSTESSES GIVE PARTY FOB VISROB Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Richard Cresswell and Mrs. Frank Wilson were joint hostesses at the h(»ne of the former at a lovely party oompli- roenting Miss Helen Hould«r, of Wil ton, N. H., who is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Dameron. Vases of roses and gladibli were attractively arranged about the club rooms. Bridge was tmoNxMunng ^ taernhig with' Mvk' J. J. C^wall high score winner. At noon a course luncheon was served. iltes Irene Dillard whose mar riage to Allen MeSween of Chester, will be an event of August 2^,' and Mrs. B. F. Hutto of Columbia, who is the guest of Mrs. Clyde S. Lankford, were remembered with guest prizes. D^eron, and Mrs. W. M. McCrary. The hostesses alao presented the honor guest with a gift. During the afternoon a salad FDBMEB CLINTONIAN TO WED IN ALABAMA The following invitations, received here, will be of interest to friends of the groom-elect, who formerly made his home in Clinton. “Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart Traylor request the honor of your presence at the marriage of toeir dauid^ter. Marguerite, to Rev. Fur man Ezekiel Jordan, on Wednesday, the twenty-first of August, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, i^iloh Bap tist church, Sardis, Alltbama.” Mr. Jordan is a former Thomwell orphanage student, a graduate of Prosbyterian college and Columbia Theolc^cal seminary, Decatur, Ga. He now holds the PrMbyterian pas torate at Jonesboro, Ga. BRIDGE-LUNCHEON FOB VI8ITOB8, BBIDE-ELBCT Hemoring a number of visitors and a bride-elect of the month, Mrs. Clyde S. Lankford rotertained on Twaday with a bridge-luncheon. The delightful mid-day affair as- wobbman-lawson wedding LOV^Y iJiSY NIGMT'AT BU8H BIVEB BAPTIST CHURCH Of interest to friends throughout the state is the marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Workman and Claude Morris Lawson which was solemn ized last night at eight o’clock in the Bush River Baptist church, with the Rev. C. C. Vaughn officiating. The altar decorations 'were strik ingly pretty. Bamboo, Southern smilax and asparagus fern banked the walls of the front of the church. White floor baskets of white gladi oli and white dahlias were inter spersed with seven-branched candel abra holding lighted tapers, which with the glow of Cathedral candles across the front of the church cast a soft light over the scene. A large white wedding bell flowered with lilies of the valley was suspended di rectly over the altar. Southern smilax and White roses were fes tooned over the windows. Prior to the ceremony a program of pre-nuptial music was rendered by Mrs. C. M. Smith, pianist. Miss Gertrude Smith, violinist, C. M. Smith, Jr., all of Kinard. While the guests were assembling Mrs. Smith played “Aspirations,” by Nevin and Miss Smith, accompanied by Mrs. Smith, played “Traumerei” by Schu mann, and “Venetian Love Song,” by Nevin, and “O, Promise Me,” by deKoven. “The Sweetest Story Ever ebunty the past few years. During the evening the couple left for a short wedding trip, after which they will be at home at New Pros pect where they_ will teach in the TVewTl’r^^ci schooTTnear Si^riiah- burg. For traveling the bride wore a navy blue sheer with white acces sories. flowers were gardenias. Mrs. Adams was educated at Sweetbriar college in Virginia, and at Edgewood Park, Briarcliff Manor, New Jersey. She is a member of the Junior League of Augusta. Mr. Adams, a graduate of the Vir ginia Military institute, is chemical advisor for the firm of Proctor and Gamble in Atlanta. After August 21, Mr. and Mrs. Adams will make their home in At lanta at 1355 Peachtree, Apartment A-7. W0BKMAN-LAW80N PARTY BNltaTADfED AT NEWBEBBT Mr. and Mrs. J. William Smith of Newberry, entertained the members of the Workman-Lawson wedding party at a dinner party preceding the rehearsal on Tuesday evening. Five tables were placed in the liv-, Ing room, which was decorated with a profusion of summer flowers. The bride’s place was marked with a at the shoulder. Mrs. Frank Fleming, grandmother of the bride, was seen in a gown of black chiffon and lace with pink un derbodice. Her flowers were a clus ter of pink Briarcliffe roses. Mrs. Harold Cummings sister of the groom, of Washington, D. C., ^ \ graceful tulle bow showered with white jer^ and white mous-^^-ij^^^^^^^ the valley and wedding beffif seline skirt adorned with a gold ^ I ^^^ds were in a bridal de rooms. Several games were enjoyed a,™ wfffi prtser Mtiiff'pi««ente(l to Mwr YPftP waOjlayHT "lani^ WHUT^. « J «« wnicn were arranged against a strik- » i •r t ing backgroohd of roses and dah lias. Whro srores were counted Mrs. J. F. Jacobs was winner of high score award. After cards the hosteess coum was served to the twelve g^^ved’ a salad plate and sherbet.* guests invited for the occasion. CHILDREN’S DAT AT METHODIST CHURCH Children’s day was observed at Broad Street Methodist church Sun day at the morning worship hour. Following the opening service of wondiip conducted by the pastor. Rev: L. P. McGee, the program was presented by the beginners, primary, jimior and intermediate departments of the Sunday school. Every child inr^the week was the bridge-hincheon Miss Bebe Dillard, bride-elect, was presented a gift of pottery while each of the honored guests, Mrs. B. F. Hutto, of Columbia; Mrs. D. H. Rey nolds of Anniston, Ala.; Mrs. D. O. Payne of Lakeland, Fla.; and Mrs. W. T. Mcllwain of Fort Pierce, Fla., were remembered with a linen gift. ENTERTAIN FRIENDS AT BRIDGE-LUNCHEON Enjoyable among social affairs of BOSS FLORENCE BAILEY WEDS JOHN B. ADAMS IN CEREMONY AT AUGUSTA Beautiful St. Paul’s Episcopal church in Augusta was the scene Saturday evening of the ceremony in which Miss Florence Jacobs Bailey, lovely daughter of Mrs. William Cy rus Bailey and the late Mr. Bailey, and John Buchanan Adams, now of Atlanta, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Adams of The Plains, Va., were married. TTie Rev. John E. Hines, rector^ of the church, read the service as the couple took their vows. Bernard Carpenter, church organ ist, played the nuptial program. The only sister of the bride. Miss Frances Fleming Bailey, was maid ofi honor and wore 'turquoise marqui sette over taffeta. S^e carried yellow roses and daisies. Miss Louise Beane, Wilmington, N. C., Miss Hildegarde Lewis, Miss Mary Alice Berkmans and Miss Mar- gu^te Mustin, all of Atlanta, were bridesmaids, wearing duckling yel low marquisette with diiffon daisies. Usher-groomsmen were Dr. N. silver embroidery motif. ' Another aistoa^of the groom, Mw^-Jtv'Rawles Woodward, of Suffolk, Virginia, was attired in white 'net. Mrs. Floyd Adams, also a sister of the bride groom, was wearing a handsome evening gown of chiffon. After the ceremony the wedding rcceptkm was held at the home of the bride’s mother at 1324 Monte Sano avenue. Only members of the families ^nd the out-of-town guests were present for the social affair.’ Throughout the reception rooms the decorations were in white and green, gladioli being used in large numbers in silver vases. The garden of the home was open^ to the re sign. A three-course dinner .was sefvedT”"' ' ' The guests were invited into the dining room where the lace-covered table was centered with a beautiful wedding cake, which was served with ice cream molded in the shape of wedding slippers. Assisting in entertaining were Misses Carrie Belle Workman. Eula lie Buford, Bess Caldwell, Louise Rfhn, and Mrs. L. F. Fisher. According to records, more than 10 per cent of all fire alarms in the United States are for automobile fires. Watch F<Mr Opoiing! Dell’s Beauty Salon MRS. W. J. CREWS, Pr*p. This New, Modern Beauty Salon Wffl Open Soon In the Former Location oi GaHoway’a. Telei^KMie 20 attendance had a part on the pro gram which< consisted of* a playlet, songs, recitations, Bible drills and prayers. Mrs. Nene D. Workman qres in diarge of the~prognim."Prof.~ JxOat G. Barden, superintendent of the Sunday school, spoke briefly on the development of the spiritual life of the child. # ' MM— ‘MI8S DILLARD. BRIDE-BLECT. HONORED WITH PARTY Miss Irene Dillard, popular bride- elect of thig month, was charmingly entertained on Friday when Misses Emily Ferguson, Lakitia Jon4i« Katherine Graham and Agatha Jones were hostesses at an aftenuxm party. The home of Miss Ferguson’s par ents. Mr.< and Mrs. R. E." Ferguson, formed a lovely setting for the affair Dahlias, gladioli and other colorfql summer flowers furnished a beaa^ ful decoration for the card As the guests arrived, punch was served on the sun porch. Designat ing the place of the bride-elect was given by Mrs. William Brooks Ow ens and Mrs. T. Heath Copeland on Thursday at the home of the former. Mixed flowers, including zinnias, roses and gladioli; hr pretty arrange^- ments were used throughout the home. A number of interesting games were enjoyed, with Mrs. Ray mond Pitts winning high score award. At noon the hostesses served a course luncheon. For the occasion a number of out-of-town frirods were present, tocluding Mrs. Jimmy Hutto of Co lumbia, Mrs. Bynum Poe of Rock Hill, Mrs. J. A. Neighbors of Chico pee. Ga., and Miss Lilly Mae Wertz of Sllverstreet. MRS. 8PROLB8 HONORED IN GREENWOOD ON ^ EIGHTIETH 'BIRTHDAT (From The Initox-Journal, Green wood). A widely belovbd and esteemed formerYtoident of«this city was hon- Monday on the occasion of her a corsage of sweetheart roses eighttHh birthday when Mrs. Ruth forget-me-nots. Bridge was played at four tables uid Miss Mary Howze Dillard was presented hiah soore prize. A numbw of additional guc^ had been invited for refreshments aftler cards. A salad plate, an iced course and mints, attractively carry-' ing out a green and white color note, were served. A a remembrance of the occasion. Miss Dillard was presented a linen gift. The population of Ixmdon has decreased 185,000 during the past ten years. The population of cities may change — but precious Mones have always stood for value. In planning gifts—eelect tlHioe of lasting worth. Diamonds — for 4»amp^—represent cadi a4 any time a hedge against loss over the years. Your inspection invited. " J. & FRONDS Jewelry aai CUro Rmne 40 Sproles Carroll and J. W. Sproles entertained at noon for Mrs. A. J. Sproles of Clintop. , Twelve of Mrs. proles’ local friends called tor lunche<»i. at the Sproles home oa Grace street to pay tribute to the birthday guest of or. Delightful conversation and a course luncheon featured the inter esting noon event TThoae present for lunch included: Mrs. C. A. Deadwyler, Mrs. J. G< Mattison, Mra. George Bidiop, Mrs. ^ K. Sneadi Mrs. J. S. EUoiberg, Mrs. J. R. Lsavall, Mrs. W. T. Ver- elM-Mrs. E. D. Andrews, and Mrs. 1. C. Burns. Mrs. WiU Sproles as- dstod in mitertaining. Mrs. S^ffoles has been, S^gy from Greenwood for a numbw of years, but die is'stm rewid tdeaUj by numbers Qfffrisnds who continue to feel her Id^uence in the city. As a resident of Greenwood for a long span of yemrs, she was associated vrith civic and humanitarian projects in the eommunity, having aasistsd wKh the loos] hospital and cemet^ associations. The beloved elderly lady now makes her home with her son-ln-lsw, FraiUi: M. Boland, and her grand- diildren in Clinton; but her aasoci- atksis here continue very warm and P. Dixon and L. T. Lawsmi lighted the candles. Mr. Smith sang “I Love You Truly,” by Carrie Jacobs-Bond, and “Ah, Sweet Myst^ of Life,” by Victor Herbert. During the cere mony “To A Wild Roee,” by McDow- eU, was played. As a processional the traditional wedding maith from “Lohengrin” was played while Men delssohn’s Wedding March was used as the recessional. Mr. Smith sang Lutkin’s “Benediction.” The bridesmaids were Mi&s Mary I^wson, Miss Ruth Senn, of New- bflFry, Misses Frances Webb and Lillie Mae Workman of Chappells. They wore dresses Of yelUow net fashioned with sweetheart neckline and tripto skirts of net. Mrs. J. Wil liam Smith, aunt of the bride, gown ed in a drem of pink lace, was dame of honor. Miss Mildred Workman, eister of the bride, was maid ql hon or, and Mary Elizsdieth SpiUers, cou sin of the groom, was junior brides maid. They wore dresses of aqua fashioned like those of the brides maids. All attiendants carried arm bouquets of asters tied with satin ribb^ to match their dresses. The flower girls, Peggy Senn and Sylvia Smith wore daiity frocks of yellow net and carried baskets of rose petals. Ushers were W. P. Dixon, L. T. Lawson, and W. C. Dobbins, Jr., all of Clinton, and Ray Nichols of Saluda. *1116 bride was given in marriage by her uncle, J. William Smith, of Newberry. A striking brunette, she was lovely in her wedding dress of white net, which was fashioned with a tight-fitting bodice and sweetheart neckline and train. Her veil was of misty illusiim edged with lace and finished with a Juliet cap trimmed in a coronet of seed pearls held in place with clusters of orange blos soms. ^e carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses interspersed with UUcs of the valley. The bridegroom’s best man was his brother, Ryan Lawson of Clinton. Mrs. Hiqme B. Workman, mother of the bride, was attired in a dress of beetroot lace and her corsage was of Talisman rosea. Mrs. L. T. Lsw- son, mother of the groexn, wore s drem of pink net with s corsage of pink roses and blue delphiniv^. Immediately after the cemnemy, Mrs. Workman entertained at a re- eeption. The liome was attractively deojratod with ivy, white gladioli and sntpdragons, and white wedding bells. Tito guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. M. R. Himter sad Miss Gertrude Smith. Mrs. C. M. Smith and Mra. W. J. Swittenberg present ed the guests to the receiving line which was formed in the living- ro<Hn. Mrs. J. E. Senn bade the guests farewell. Presiding in the dining room were Mrs. J. B. Scurry of Cltoppells, and Mrs. C. R. Workman of Goidvilte. Block cream and cake in green and white were served by MIsm Mattie Senn, Florence Hunter, Louise Bu- FRANK B. WALDREP CANDIDATE FOR TREASURER ...YOUNG ...AMBITIOUS ...TRAINED ...EXPERIENCED ...DILIGENT ...CAPABLE ...SUCCESSFUL Asking For Your Sup port On the Pledge That the Welfare of Laurens County’s Taxpayers Will Be My Chief Con cern. SON OF C. U WALDREP OF LANFORD. GRADUATE OF LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL AND'PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE. . TWO YEARS AS COACH AT PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE. TWO YEARS AS MANAGER POOLE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE. AT PRESENT ERfPLOYED AS TEACHER AND ATHLETIC COACH AT LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL. VOTE FOR A MAN WHO WANTS TO GET AHEAD FRANK B. WALDREP \ . ■ /,