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J -J- wm / Thursdoyf Februqry 13,1941 THE CUNTdN CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C Poge Three X' *•' r ■V, w TheWOA^AN’S PAGE SOCEIY EVWIS, aU8 AND CHUKCN NEWS OF miERESIl . TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 N Announcements The Woman'f Christian 'Temper ance union will meet Friday, Feb ruary 14, at S:80„ with Mrs. T. J. Leake. The local Eastern Star chaptw will meet Friday eveninf at 8 o’clock in the Masonic tempk. Miss Webb Hostess To Bi^k Club Miss Margaret Webb was hostem to members of the “Ex Libris” book club on Tuesday afternoon. Colorful spring flowers were used about the living room. Books were exchi^ed and members enjoyed a general discussion of current events. Later in the afternoon Coia-Cola, sandwiches and cookies were served by the hostess. Legion Auxiliory To Meet February 19 The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday afternoon, Feb ruary 19, at 4 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Clyde* S. Lankford. Members are asked to note the change in date of meeting fbr this month. Greene-Bowers Rites At Newberry Miss Hulda Mae Bowers of Whit mire, and Robert Grease of Khiard, were married Saturday afternoon in Newberry. Mrs. Greene is the daugh ter of Mrs. Emma Johnson of Whit mire, formerly of Kinard. Mr. Greene is employed in Goldville. The young couple have taken an apartment in the J. T. Pack residence on West Main street. Mrs. Pitts Hostess To Actoeon Club Mrs. Guy C. Pitts entertained members of the Actaean Book club at her home on Friday afternoon. White vases of ivy used on the mantel and bright potted plants made an attractive setting for the two tables where a number of games of rook were played. Place cards were in the Valentine motif and af ter the games covers carrying out . 'Tor The Bride" Outstanding among the beauti ful GIFTS, will be her gifts from ... FRONTIS JEWELRY STORE Biid GIFT SHOPPE Our Work and Service the Best CLEAN COAL * For coal that bums and leaves no slate or clinkers, caU 62. We have all sizes: Lump, Egg, “Ostrich Egg" and Stoker. C-W-S GUANO CO. Inc. Phone 62 the dwsen theme, were laid. Mrs. William Pitts assisted the hostess in serving a salad course and Russian tea. _ Mrs. Young Hostess To Baptist Circle The Business Woman’s circle of the First Baptist church met on Monday evening with Mrs. A. M. Young. Using as a topic, “Urgent Gospel, Free or Bound,’’ Mrs. James Mc Combs had arranged an interesting prograni with MUs Agnes Davis, Mrs. Ryland F. ^umierel and Mrs. A. L. Shepard contributing articles. At the conclusion of the program a short business session was held. Later in the evening Mrs. Young and the assistant hostesses, Mrs. Har ry League and Miss Maud Wells served Russian tea, sandwiches and cookies. Jasmine and potted plants with other spring flowers were pret tily arranged in the living room. Joanne Copeland Celebrates BirHidoy On January 31 the occasion of her birthday, Joanne Copeland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Copeland, invited twenty friends to a party in celebration of her sixth birthday. The little folk were 'entertained by Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. H. G. Chand ler and Mrs. Bennie Blakely with amusing games. A pink and white color note was effectively carried out for the party. Each guest was remembered with a cellophane lun- brella filled with mints. After the games pink ’ ice cream was served with pound cake. Wadsworth Club Meets With Mrs. Sheoly Mrs. V. E. Shealy was hostess to members of the Wadswo^ Home Demonstration club on Fnday eve ning. , Devotional was led by Mrs. J. A. Davis, fdUpwed by the roll call which members attending answered with Uie name of their favorite song. The theme for the evening was, “The Outlook for 1941.’’ Work for the com ing year was planned and Mrs. Downs Monroe read an appropriate poem. During a social hour a patri otic contest was enjoyed and the hostess served a salad course. Mrs. Simpson Entertains 'Idle Moments' Club Members of the “Idle Moments’’ club were entertained by Mrs. W. H. SimpsFMi on Thursday with a pretty afternoon party at her home on Cleveland street. A profusion of lovely daffodils and primrose added attractiveness to the living room for the occasion. Conver sation, in a delightfully informal manner, was enjoyed. Later, guests were invited into the dining room where refreshments were served buf fet style from a daintily appointed table. Dt^odils were used to deco rate the table and elsewhere in th4 rooms. Sandwiches, coffee, charlotte russe, fruit cake and salted nuts were served. D. E. Tribble Co. ' FUNERAL directors ..jumIm. EMBALMERS LkaNised Embaliaera, Complete Modem Eqdpmeat Day Phone 94 Night Phonea 84. 253ior 3&5 Clinton. S. C. YOU CANT BUY A LIFE . . . but you may have to pay for one if Alow brakes let your car crash and kilL See us for brakes that will stop your car safer longer for less. Offieial Service Sowers Garage ' PlKHie IM U.O.C. Group Holds February Meeting The February meeting of the local chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy was held on Friday af ternoon at the home of Mrs. Zee McLees, with Mrs. W. D. Copeland, Mrs. D. W. Mason and Mrs. H. M. Dunwody as assistant hostesses. " Twenty-one members attended the meeting which was presided over by Miss Agnes Davis, vice-president, in j the absence of the president, Mrs. B. |F. Wingard. Continuing a series of 'patriotic programs, Miss Lily Yar- I borough spoke on famous Americans i bom in February. She gave sketches jof Thomas Edison and Irvin Berlin, who wrote “God Bless America,’’ and mentioned a number of other great men and their contributions to American life. At the cotlclusion of the program the hostesses served sandwiches, cookies and tea. Methodist Young People Hold Meeting Here J ^e Methodist Young People’s on of Laurens coimty met here on Monday evening with three churches represented. First church and C«i- tral of Laurens, and Broad Street church of this city. The group attended the picture, “Ten Nights In a Barroom,’’ shown at j the Thoraweli orphanage chapel. {Later a meeting was held at the lo- toal church with Rev. A. C. HcUer, pastor of the First church, Laurens, presiding in the absence of Miss Ann Wolfe, pf Laurens, president of the organization. ^ Young ladies of the local union served hot chocolate and wafers to the fifty mmibers who attended. MeHiodist Circle Meets With Mrs. Thomley Mn. Louie Thomley, Misses Made- lin Adair ^md Louise McCrary were joint hostesses to members of the Sara Glenn circle of Broad Street Methodist church on Monday eve ning at the home of Mrs. 'nioml^. Twenty membcn were present tor the meeting which was presided over by the chairman. Miss Elizabeth Copeland.. After the devotional and a Bible study the program was turned over to Mrs. J. W. Coleman. Mrs. Coleman, assisted by a number of members, presented an informative program on the* radial problm of today. Later the^ group enjoyed a social hour and the hostesses served a salad plate with hot tea. Valentine napkins were used and the plates attra^ve- ly carried out the motif in the tra ditional red and white color note. Joint Host^ses Honor Visitor WHIi Parties Complimenting Mrs. J. M. Rogers, of Dillon, who is the house guest of .Mrs. C. W. Stone, Mrs. S. C. Hays, Mrs. Ayliife Jacobs and Mrs. Stone entertained with bridge parties ont Thursday and I^day afternoons at the home of Mrs. Hays. Red carnations adorned the home for, both occasions. On Thursday Miss Agatha Jones, ' bride-elect of the spring season, was a special guest. Mrs. Felder l^ith of Laurens, and Mrs. Wade Smith of Kinard, were also invited for the games. Late in the afternoon a salad course was served. ^ On Friday afternoon a number of tea guests called after cards. Music Club Meets With Mrs. Pitts The t'ebruary meeting of the Music club was held on Wednesday after noon at the home of Mrs. Henderson Pitts. Assistant hostesses for the oc casion were Mrs. Raymond Pitts, Mrs. Eugene Timmerman and * Miss Sybil Burdette. A deli^tful program centering around American music was present ed. Miss Rosa Keith read a paper en titled “American Composers and Art Songs.’’ A number of musical num bers were presented as follows; Vocal solos, “Boat Song’’ (Harriet Ware; “Dawn” (Pearl Curran)—Mrs. Leila Johnson. “Love of Yesteryear” ( 01 e y Speaks); “Maytime” (Sigmund Rom berg)—^xtette. Vocal solos, 'A't Dawning” (Charles W. Cadman); “At Partin” (James H. Rogers)—Mrs. Henderson Pitts. Piano solo, “I Have Hung My Tent In Crimson” (Charles Gilbert Spross) —Miss Mildr^ Cummings. At the conclusion of the program the hostesses served refreshments. Senior 'Silver Teo' Enjoyable Affair The “silver tea” given by the se nior class of Clinton high school on last Tuesday aftemoop from four un til six o’clock at the home of Miss Mary Bailey Owens, was an enjoy able affair, assembling mothers of| the class members, friends and fac ulty members of ttie city schoob. ' "The lower floor of the Owens home was prettily adorned with arrange ments of early spring flowers fea turing sidonia, breath of spring, and ivy. Harold Pitts, president of the class, and Miss Betty Hunter greeted the guests, while Mac Finney, vice-presi dent of the class, with Mbs Annette Moorhead, also received at a side entrance. A sextette of seniors ren dered popular musical selection^ throughout the afternoon and other members of the class with Miss Rosa Mahalfey and R. M. Burts, Jr., fac ulty members who are the senior class sponsors, entertained in the various rooms. In the dining room Miss Owens and a number of other young ladies served punch and wa fers. A handhome lace cloth was used on the dining table and bouquets of flowers added attractiveness to the roOTi. Jack Barnes, president of the stu dent body, and Miss Henry Etta Young, clsM secretary and treasurer, receiv^ the gifts of silver for the seniors’ planned trip to Washington in the spring. AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gothered On Our Rolands. ail who read it will see something of the spirit of Clinton high school.” In conclusion, a mimeographed oopy of the floor plan of the school is .at tached. J MISS MABTHA RAMAGE t. the possessor of a unique and attractive belt made by her brother, FRANK, RAMAGE, a student at Clinton high school. The belt b made of walnut shelb and leather strips. The center sections of the hulb were sawed about one-fo\irth inch thick, each piece being the same size and hav ing identical design. Leather ^trlps were then run through the openings and a final coat of shellac hol^ them In place and gives the wood added luster. It b an original piece of hand craft and makes a very pretty orna ment for dresses. ISS PITTS NAMED SCHOOL SECRETARY Mbs Martharene Pitts has been elected by the board of trustees to the position of secretary to W. E. Monts, superintendent of the school , system, and entered upon her duties , Monday. In addition to her secreta- j rial work Miss Pitts will have charge ■ of the rental books for the system , formerly in charge of J. W. Young- liner, recently resigned to accept a jCCC camp position. Mbs Pitb, who is a daughter of Mrs. Irene Pitts of this city, has held an office position in ColurrTbia for the past four months. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE The Favorite Paper hi Ghrtoa Hoasci C C.. ClILES b among those who: haven’t despaired of the honesty of, humanity. During the past week a lady with whom he had traded cars several days ago return to hb office and admitted that in the transaction he had made a four-dollar error in her favor. j MRS. GRADY ADAIR, MRS. TOM * COOPER and MRS. WILLIAM DA VIS decided to surprise their friend, MRS. DRUMMOND BAILEY, of Greenwopd, the former Mbs Rena Abrams, with 9 vbit last Wednes day. ’They journeyed to Greenwood for the day and in turn received a i surprise. February 5 was Mrs. Bai- 1 ley’s birthday, which made the oc- i casion all the more enjoyable. BRIEFS.. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Week-End Trips .. Visitors Mrs. T. H. Copeland and Mrs. T, D. Copeland attended the Jeanette McDonald concert in Columbia Sat urday livening. Friends of Mrs. B. F .Wingard will be glad to know she b convalescing at her home following a week’s ill ness. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ovizts had as their week-end guests Miss Sara Davb and Jim Taylor of Simpson- vilte. 'Ilie many friends of Dr. A. E. Spencer will regret to know he i» confined to hb home on account of illness. Mrs. C. L. Rounds has returned from a vbit to her son, Len Rounds, and Mrs. Rounds, in Tampa and oth er friends and irelatives in Florida. Friend! of Mrs. W. M. McCrary will be glad to know she b improv ing satisfactorily at Hays’ hospital \Ndiere she has been a patient for the past three weeks. —• Friends of Mrs. W. G. Coker will regret to know she b a patient in a Spartanburg hoapitaL Friends of D<m Boyd will be sorry to know he b suffering an attack of influenza. ->> MYRA‘ADAIR, JOY GODFREY, JOHN H. PITTS m, BOB DAILEY, WYMAN SHEALY, JR., and BOBBY PLAXICO were guests of Johnnie Tessier, of Laurens, at a birthday! party given by her parents at Lake- | side country club on Friday evening. \ MR. and MRS. J. B. DAILEY and ; son, DARRELL, assbted the host and t hostess in entertaining and serving the young folk. Members of the police force held their regular target practice Tuesday afternoon with the following vbitors present: Patrolman J. C. Pace, Depu ties H. R. ^ones and Owens, Game Warden M. A. Cannon, and Constable B. M. Dutton, Jr. After the practice they gathered at the police depart ment headquarters where, with Chief Lewis H. Bagwell acting as host, they enjoyed sandwiches and coffee. THE SIGN POST, publbhed this week by the student council of Clin-! ton high School, is an interesting handbook for students, faculty mem bers and patrons of the school. This, the first handbook to be published at the school, was edited by Jack | Barnes, president of the student' council; Mbs Betty Hunter, secre tary, and also editor of The ^ntinel, | with Miss Elobe Miller of the facul ty, as advisor. The booklet gives a bird’s eye view of the school, its or-' ganbation, curriculum, student ac tivities, and •general atmosphere; The preface states, “The student council has written this book in hope that KEEPWELL • Yes, it costs soixicthing to guard four health. Bat it costa a great deal more mt to taka care of jroarselL Don’t neglect those little ills and aarlf artaip* toms. Get competaot medical atteodon—and do aa the Doctor directs. It may be inconvenieot to pay out a few dollars tkrm for doctor btUs and medicine, bat isn’t that a great deal better than to risk needless soicriog and expense of e serious illness? And, when yon bare a pre scription to be compounded, we’ll appetdaM your patronage. SADLER-OWENS PHARMACY Telephraie 4N - REliABLEe PRESCRIPTIOtS n Two Beautiful Patterns In Sterling! I EXCELLENT IN DESIGN AND WORK MANSHIP. We want you to see these exquisitely beautiful designs in fine silver. kUMfORD RiDDliS ' ■liVIlUl I ■■■ igi > Why does KHty Kmii use on umbrella with hf cokef •ICAUSI iMufMe tektaa IWSw Mp« Hw mNfl wahNw tkal hMW frMh ImI» m4 HMiwm I—B«r. FREE. S«mI Ht NEW CMMinlaf •! brtaht M«m (• iaiitivv*ymf baUfit. ASdratM Ivmfard Mriat Eawdar laa X l«Rfof4 Ifcoda Woiid. lohn Aides Colonial Fiddle JOHN ALDEN -1 Seldom have the craftsmen at Watson Park made choice of one of their patterns above another. Each has its own claims to distinction, each some special reason fof being different. But in John Al- den they have made a pattern that has found its way into many of America’s finest homes, has graced many dbtingubhed dinner parties, has begun life with many charming brides. COLONIAL FIDDLE—In the selec tion of Solid Sterling Silver the con stant thought s^ms to be that re gardless of the change '^in styles of furniture, of new modes in decor, one's silver should go on and on and be always perfectly proper. Many, many patterns made by Watson will surely do this, but none better than this classic design adopted from the work of the early American Silver smiths. See these lovely pattenis. You can start with a teaspoon or a knife and fork and add other {Meces later. A "Ploce Service": Colonial Fiddle $1.6.60 John Alden $17.25 Each set consbts of 1 knife, fork, teaspoon, aoup spoon, salad fork and butter spreader. ^ CONVENIENT TERMS TO SUIT CUSTOMER Ha milton’ “A Credit To All South Carolina” CLINTON, S. C. S -2— Sensational New Low Price! #BCIAL ^ AMricM Magaahie, Colliers and Womma’a Homo Cowpnnten, all three 14 UMNitlM fer $4.9#. This offer go^ natil Febraary 14. See or eall 879 for other tpeelal magaalwe bargaiaa. IAME8 W. CALDWELL COLDVIliU. for 1941 Only G .00 rur Month I Thh amaring fMf I, eratorolfertanewp^Pj^ ^ of food, I esUy comet ttorsce ^Cold-Wslb Imt yesr- Si 100.000 fwniUe. bought CdO • Ntw •mcf-Powtrcd Metcr-lDser • ftqKr'lfoist. Otem-Topped Hydrator • New Dc Luxe Ifeat Tender • New, Larger Frosen Storage Compartment • Doobla-Bmy Quicltube Ice Trays • Naw Facta Label—(You know wh get before you buy). what you Lewttt Price Ever for • $ Fricidaira 6 withQuickuh* T ray*. IML Standard MiAlel K>6 only 119.75 Over 6 mlflTon Frigfdains hav been huiH and ^oid! W, C. Baldwin Motor Company West Main Street Clinton, S. C. A . \ ..A 1. \ \