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Thursdoy, October 3K 1940 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE; CLINTON, S. C. Foge Three TheWO/^N’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS, CLUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTBiEST...... . TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 Announcements The Music club will meet Wednes day November 6, at 4 o’clock, with Mrs. D. J. Brimm. The U. D. C. win meet Friday af ternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. B. F. Wingard. This is the first meeting of the newtyesr and officers invite all members to attend. The Century club will meet Tues day, Nov. 5, at 4 o’clock at the home Of Mrs. A. E. Spencer. Mrs. F. D. Jones will be in charge of the pro gram, the subject being, “America, The Farm.” esting discussion on' world affairs and the national guard. Guests in addition to the national guardsmen included Mayor Bailey and city council; kx:al citizens who was given. The historical facts of the life of Mrs. Crawford, who, in the year 1809, submitted herself to the first ovariotomy, were discussed and reviewed. A radio script, “Jane Todd are members of other guard units; j Crawford,” was given as a reading the president of the Lions club* Hugh'by Mrs. John Garrett Hart, of Lau- L. Eichelberger; president of the Ki- rens. The reading painted for the wanis club, F. C. Pinson; Colonel [ members a dramatic picture of the Claude C. Smith, Columbia; Lieu-j events leading up to, and through, tenant-Colonel John, F. Moore, Co- the operation of Mrs. Crawford, lumbia; Lt.-Col. John C. Henagan, At the close of the program a de- Dillon; Lt.-Col. David W. Bethea, Jr.,• lightful social hour was^enjoyed by Dillon; Lt.-Col. Summer A. Porter,'the thirteen meonbers present. Mrs. Greenwood; Major Ernest R. Rosen-1 Blalock, assisted by Mrs. W. T. Mar AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered On Our Rounds. UURENS NEGRO IS HELD IN ACCIDENT Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr., for an old- fashioned “sewinA bee.” Bowls of roses and arrangements i berg, Grecnwo^; Lt. Earl Hipp,|tin of Goldvillc, served refreshments. of vari-colored autumn leaves placed at vantage points added attractive ness to the rooms. During the morning the guests sewed on articles for the local Red Cross chapter to send to British war victims. At noon a delightful lunch eon was served. After lunch, bingo was played, with the prize present^ to Mrs. Edward Henry. Playmate Club Has Hallowe'en Forty The Playmate club entertained with a delightful party on Saturday evening at the home of Joy Godfrey. Attractive Hallowe’en decorations of cojmstalks, pumpkins and balloons in black and gold colors wei« used. Various gan^es were enjoyed and late in the evening delicious cocoa, crackers and candy were served. Mr. ond Mrs. Wilson Entertain Bridge Club Newberry; Lt.-Col. H. S. Johnson,! The next meeting of the auxiliary Columbia; Sergt. E. G. Thomas, Co-• will be held at the home of Mrs. lumbia; and Representative Robert | Perkins, in Laurens, November 25. C. Wasson, Laurens. j Laurens, Oct. 27.rT-Jsrnes Abrams, (Negro, was held Sunday by a coro- jner’s Jury on a reckles.s homicide [Charge in connection with the auto- - — mobile death of his uncle, Sam Ab- rams, near Owings Station Sunday The city policemen are proudly [morning when the car driven by displaying new uniforms of dark blue James left the road, overturned and serge with gold braid. Elach police-; landed in a ditch, crushing Sam be- man has a star for every five years neath. Coroner Robert I. Burgess is- of service and a bar for one year.i sued a warrant and James was com- HENRY M. YOUNG, oldest member mitted to the county jail. I of the force in point of service, has i three stars. CHIEF LEWIS H. BAG- WELL has two stars and four bars, as does JODIE C. McMILLAN. C. D. PITTS has emblems for seven years' ot seirvice displayed on the sleeve of Wifk VirMiniM ^iimAr«l ”uniform, and ED KING is next _^**^^9*"*® aumcrei | Miss Margaret Edna Young became [with six years to his credit. B. B. C J Cl. 'i/*i W Miss Morgoret Young ? **** i Weds George A. Block Miss Virginia Sumerel was hostess the bride of George Arthur Black in [rat T.APn has four bars, and BILL' on Monday evening to the Radiant | a lovely ceremony Wednesday after- i BLAKELY one. There are seven reg- class of the First Baptist church j noon, October 23, in the chapel of | ular members and one for extra and' Sunday school, j the First Presbjrterian church of, week-end duty, MARVIN STEW- The meeting was opened with a j Greegville, with Dr. Charles HaddonjART. short poem by the teacher, Mrs.;Nabers as officiating minister. I -r- Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wilson werejOlin Shealy, Jr., and all joined in. The chapel was decorated withj MISS VIRGINIA SADLER, daugh- — - — — W - - m I m, ww ^ vs »» • W* » j IWA A OO V Ag WJV A 1 S Aa» WAA A..'A.4 A^A A Vy V«CIUl|^*A host and hostess to members of their repeating the 23rd Psalm. The fol-1 palms, ferns and ivy and white j ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sadler, V Informal Tea By Joint Hostesses Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Hen derson' Pitts and Mrs. Roy Gaaque were joint hostesses at the lafTmer’s home with an informal tea. Chrysanthemums in shades of pink and yellow were prettily arranged in the living room. Delicious tea, sandwiches and cookies were served late in the af ternoon. bridge club on Thursday evening. Salvia, zinnias and other seasonal flowers formed a colorful back ground for the three tables. Progres sive bridge was enjoyed throughout the evening, with high score prizes being awarded to Mrs. L. W. Rawl and R. P. Chapman. A floating prize was won by Arnold Cannon. After cards, a salad and swee^ course was served with coffee. who is a sophomore at Coker college, Hartsville, has recently been ap- lowing officers were elected during i chrysanthemums and candelabra, a business session; Prior to the ceremony a program President—Virginia Sunrerel. of pre-nuptial music was given by. pointed managing editor of The Perl- Vice-President—Carolyn Henry. (Miss Helen Ligon, soloist, and Miss'scope, the Coker student newspaper. Secretary—Katherine Dicus. j Mary Etta Henry, pianist. Miss Ligon Miss Sadler has also been elected to Chaiilnan of Activities — Lillian (sang “Because,” “I Love You Truly” * membership in Beta Pi Theta, na- Mrs. Hart Entertains Wednesday Study Club Mrs. J. B. Hart was hostess to Endeavor Group Has Hayride Forty The Junior Christian Ifoc the deavor so ciety of the First Presbyterian church enjoyed a hayride to Horseshoe falls on Monday evening. The children were chaperoned by their teacher, Mrs. Gary Martin, assisted by Rob ert Vance. Upon arriving at the falls a fire was made and weiners and marsh mallows toasted. The outing was en joyed by thirty children of this de partment. Speake. Chairman of Stewardship and Mis sions—Margaret Simpson. 'The November meeting will be:by Liszt, were used, held with Marcia Galloway. During the evening the hostess was assisted by Betty Jean Sumerel in serving punch and cookies. and Miss Henry rendered “To A Wild tional honorary French society Rose” during the ceremony, Shu bert s “Serenade and “Liebestraum j annual Greenwood county i .wt. V -J .. J horse show last Wednesday three The bride had as her matron of were awarded a number honor, her sister, Mrs. Fred Graham,!of places. R. A. STEER won a first ^d bridesmaii^ were Miss Jeanipig^e in the plantation walking horse Nickles, Ware Shoals, niece of the j piass and placed in two open walk- Unique Birthdoy^-FoFty^ For Frank Falls Hicks In celebration of his ninth birth day Frank Falls Hicks entertained with a Hallowe’en party on Saturday afternoon. bride, and Miss Sarah Sanders. Mrs, mg horse events with “Major’s Stan: Graham, wore majenta moire andlhe bridesmaids wore dusty rose moire Allen.” “Lady Jane,” with MISS HENRY ETTA YOUNG up. was Wednesday Study club at her home in Goldvllle. Bowls of chrysanthemums, ager- atum and dahlias were prettily ar ranged in the living rooms. An interesting program on United States presidents, James Monroe and John Adams, yias given and their careers studi^kt. , .^The hostess served a salad course following the program. Dr. and Mrs. Kellers Honor High School Foculty Dr. and Mrs. Frank K^ers enter ^ined members of the high school Wadsworth Club Meets With Mrs. Dickert The October meeting of the Wads worth Home Demonstration club was held at the home -of Mrs. J. L. Dick ert, with Mrs. Eugene Bolick at joint hostess, ■ The meeting was presided -over by the president* Mrs. L. L. Young. Af ter a number of patriotic songs Mrs. Downs Monroe led die flag salute and conducted the devotional. The topic of the month, “Better •Farm Family Living” was discussed by Mrs. George T. Brown. At the conclusion of the program the hostesses served sandwiches, cake The following invitation was issued with Sweetheart necklines. Their hats j ^ second place in children’s were m corresponding shades. TheU^Qrggjj^gyjg^ip^ and a fourth in the bridesmaids carried bouquets of or- -p^n ladies’ five-gaited clas.s. MISS cbjd chiysanthemums aqd Mrs. Gra-'RQBBIE KING, on “Black Magic,” ham carried yellow chrysanthemums.. ^as judged first in two children’s 'acuity and their wives and friends coflfee. Younger Set Enjoys Ja< ^n Wednesday evening at a weiner roast. For die pleasant outing the group motored to the recreational grounds just off the Whitmire road. Weiners were cooked over an open fire and served with hot rolls, cookies and cold drinks. Later in the evening marshmallows were toasted, Fostol Empires Guests Of Flaxicos At Supper On Saturday evening jmployes of the local post office were guests of ,Postmaster It L. Plaxico and Mrs. Plaxico at an outdoor supper. An open fire was made in the yard of the home and a picnic table Hallowe'en Forty Oi last Saturday evening Mrs. J. B. Dailey and Mrs. R. L. Plaxico en tertained for their sons, Bobby Dean Dailey and Bobby Plaxico with a Hallowe’en party, assembling abcnit twenty-five of their classmates for the enjoyable event. The yard had been transformed into a Hallowe’en scene with witch- to a number of friends: ^ On Saturday afternoon at half >fter three, At Frank Fails’ play yard he wants you to be. It’s a Hallowe’en party and birthday, too; But don’t send him a present for they won’t do. This time for Britain we’re giving a wee bit, Old clothes new sox—for anything will fit. - Each guest brought bundles for the British war victims. .In the play yard a Hallowe’en setting was creat ed with jack-o-lantems, com stalks, autumn leaves and apples strung among the trees. Mrs. B. B. Ballard and MrT^James Anderson entertain ed the young folk wiith games, con tests, and they enjoyed bobbiiig for apples. Attractive favors of HaUo-' we’en hats, masks and horns were given. Punch sod cocdcies were serv ed and the attractively decorated birthday cake cut during the after noon. Miss Ligon sang the benediction, I exhibits. iTo ** i T. Seal Us, Oh Holy Spirit.” | pauL LEAGUE son of Mr. and Groom^en were Butler Black,' r m. League. a senior at the Atlanta, Ga., brother of the bride- university of South Carolina, has Kay Morgan. been elected president of a new club The bride entered with her uncle, thirty members recently formed a J. C, Mundy, who gave her in mar- jjy journalistic class. Paul is also riage, and Mr. Black entered with j editor of the student newspaper, his father, G. A. Black, of Clinton,: “Xhe Gamecock.” who served as best man. j ^ The bride wore a wmter coetume ^ ^ g. HORNE wer of blue With matohing aecessoriee. g.,^, ^ Her corsage was of orchids. Following the rites, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. F. Bible Oosses Entertained By Mrs* Young es, ghosts, a fortune teller and other . _ . church, on Monday evening. „ „„„ decorations to carry out the chM^^ The group ia studying the life of [canvass the community for member theme. Weiners, were roasted over a —-* ‘ fire and served wiffi a picnic sup per. Later, marshmallows jvere toast ed, and much amusement furnished by a number of contests. The guests ^ Hallowe en enjoyed having their fortunes motif was appointed for suf^ier. Fa vors carrying out the seasmial motif of the evmt marked each place. , TMs> hostess was assisted In serv ing and entertaining by Miss Nan nie Young Tribble and Mrs. W. B. Tribble. Mrs. D. 0. Rhoma Is Hostess At "Sewing Bee It On Friday morning a number of friends were invited to the home of told. We’ve already had a visit from Santa Claus — Our show cases are more radiant than ever with the sparkle of Gifts for Christmas. Jewelry, Silver ware, Watches, Diamonds, etc. FRONTIS JEWELRY STORE and GIFT SHOPPE Young Feople^ CouncH Meets At urphanoge The Young People’s Alliance coun cil of Clinton met Thursday evming at the Thomwell orphanage infirm ary. The devotion was led by Powell Fraser, president of the alliance, and was followed by sen^nce prayers. During the business session the constitution of the alliance was read and discussed. Plans were made for the next meeting of the group to be held on Sunday, Novem^r 10, at Thomwell Memorial church, with all young people In Clinton invited. Combining the regular numthly meeting with an enjoyable social Mrs. John T. Young entertained the three ladies’ Bible classes of the As sociate Reformed Presbyterian MR. and MRS. W. S. HORNE_were in Ware Shoals Sunday for ihe christening of their infant son. Di u . • J BILLY, at the First Methodist church Black left tor o wed*ng trip and on .gy'-J ; „ Hedspeth. Billj’s god th«r return wiU reside in Greenville. MR. and MRS. CLYDE S. r ulIiT M •j*'’-; LANKFORD, and grandparents, MR. ^hn Arthur Medlock and the late j jjgg p g. ADAIR, also attend- Mr. Young. She was educated m the)^ local schools and at the Woman’s i College of Funnan university, vrhere ■ jyjjgg rvELYN HENRY, daughter Je was a member of Zeta Mu Epsi-^^f Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Henry, who is .. , _- . -_ ia student at the University of South Mr. B^c^ the son of Mr. and Mrs. jg indeed a lucky girl. On ° I Friday evening she attended a bank tended Presbyterwn college *”<1 [night* at a Columbia theatre and af- ’vas active ^ name of Evelyn ha<^ ^ in Y.M.CA. activitlM. He gradu^ed called once she remarked to her com at Clei^n in mechanical e^ineer- j pgnion that she didn’t see why, since and IS now connected with Duke ^gj-e calling other Evelyns, they Power company in Greenville. didn't call her. While she was speak- iing her ticket was drawn. She was so excited she stopped half way down I the aisle, then finaHy drew her courage up to go to the stage. She rot At iimi AS iB Yea’v* always wanted a Gntaa — and new yaa ean own ona twowgli oar convanianf cradh plan. Choeta tka Gruan you want, waar it teniqkt, and pay for it latarl Tksra is no aitra cH^qo for crs.dHI laurel ISiWrtIt. YOtw >14 Yilli ®ia YilU4 k*«L *14” CHIEF i« r«iw> ••W ••••, JANET »iU«HWW •«M w Paul and Mrs. Hubert Todd discussed ships, the committees in charge to be the topic irf.the evening, “The Con- announced sodR. It Is hoped that the TO MAKE ANNUAL RED CROSS DRIVE The annual Red Cross roll call was presented one hundred and fifty drive in Clinton is being sponsored > dollars in cash and a credit of one, this year by the Lions club. The com- [ hundred and fifty on a new ForcUf munity is now being organized to'Miss Henry says she was forced to pass up the car, but has the cash in a bank. She doesn’t have any special TEXAN version of Paul. At the' ccmclusion of the program a delightful social hour was enjoy ed. The hostess invited her thirty guests into the dining room where refreshments were served buffet •style. - The lace CddeiSicr dining table was lovely with a central arrangement of pastel tinted chry santhemums. Chrysanthemums and other fall flowers were used else where in the rooms. Mrs. Ansel Godfrey poured coffee and tea. Al so assisting the hostess in serving were Mrs. A. B. Blakely, Sr., Mrs. A. B. Blakely, Jr., Mias Henry Etta Young, and Mona Bowen Blakely. community ^ill raise its quota for this worthy cause. plans at present for using the money but doubts that she’ll have any trou- j ble spending it. j 'National Guard Unit Gives Bonquet At Armory Members of the local unit, Bat- Fronk Young, Jr., Celebrates Birthdoy On Friday afternoon a number of friends were invited to the home of Frank Coleman Young Jr., in cele bration of his sixth birthday. Merry games were played on the ’ lawn after which the guests were in vited into th^ home where .Frank’s, many attractive presents were open 'tery G, 263rd Coast Artillery en-!e<l and displayed. In the dining) joyed a banquet on Monday evening [ the hjost’s mother, Mrs. Frank at the armory. ~ ' [Young, Mrs. Lloyd Adair and Miss Adjutant General James C. Dozier Lula Young^erved cdORTm and ice of Columbia was the principal snak ier for the occasion and gave an inter- » w ^ Christmas Cards WITH YOUR^NAME IMPRINTED ON EACH ONE. ALL ONE DESIGN OR AN ASSORTMENT. Cards Aelp maks Christnaa all the merrier. We hAFe the most colorful Une we have ever offered, with beaatf* ful sentiment, and priced at a iweord-loiw price for quality workmanship. Ail folders eairy envelopes ts mat^ Now is the time to place your order. Drsp\in tsdqy and look over our sampIsB and make your astoction for later delivery. Chronicle Pul^sbmg Co. STAnONBRY DS^ARTMENT cream. Each child was remembered with a Hallowe’en cap and balloon. Enjoying the occasion were Bobby Cason, James Holland, Claire Pitts, Lynn* Cooper, Jr., Rembert Truluck, Nan Long, Lee Frances Mont joy, Enuna Jane Franks, Mary Catherine Anderson, Maudie Young, Joanne Copeland, George Copeland, Dillard J ’oung, James Young, Allen Young, Imray Bass, Henry Chandler, Mar garet Adair, Frances Adair, John Adair, Mrs. Joe Burgess, Mrs. Jim Bass, Mrs. Carrie Young, Mrs. Lynn Cooper, Mrs. Edgar Copeland, and Miss Lily Yarborough, Medkol Auxiliary Meets With Mrs. G§o. Blalock Hie Oct<d>er meeting of the Auxil iary to the Laurens Coun^ Medical society was held Monday iffternoon at 3:80 at the home of Mrs. George Blalock. Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr., pres ident, presided, and the minutes were read by the secretaiT, Mrs. H. |l. Perkins. During the iiscussion of re ports the progress of the sale of rose bushes for student loan fund was reported. Aft«r the businees aesaioo .the pro gram topic, “Jane Todd Crawford,** neida Ltd. silversmiths SISS; ITm^oqm • KbItm Iftihi •Oval Seua Spswe ) Sofflug SpooMff laoMMrbSs 1 Halt hi A ktiaiM Mrvk« im mh tW.9SI Ami At UAmm Mti-unaA cteti it FKCEl Nt MtJ It "gti tlttg** i*hli wkttyMCtttitaAittet*. eM Mwkt tf 1M1 M ROGUS ® m Aa be a*ict. Cttw a mi Atttt yttr Jttign NOW«*ft)f lARR te t«i ttty btdftt atwl HAMILTON’S Broad Street Clinton, S. C. 11. ttM, Ottiaiit vm-nufT ll|MA.r«lta •THwr Vill. tOOlUMf IT-it»tl fteta Itik Ttlaa otM WrrfTttT.Vir-* itbMk j ITS NiW STYLS See the eieay riegt we MV tecevfe I’rlceU fruiii aiZ..'>u> m% FMM YOOl JEWELEI A?.: Gins AT mm best i ^ New Hostess BREAKFAST ENSEMBLE Bigger value than ever! Gener ous, large size crystal s u g.a r , creamer and matching salt and pepper shakers with red plastic tops. Complete on newly designed 8^x4^4” oblong plated tray which may also be used for other service. Special — 23c HAMILTON’S BBOAD STBEBT CLINTON. 8. C.