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X \ Thursdoy, Februoiy 20,1941 THE CLINTON CHRONt^, CLINTON, S. C. Poge Three TheWOAAAN’S PAGE SOCiTY Evens, CUIB AND CHURCH NEWS OFMIBIESI ... TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 Smith-Geer > Engogement i Ur. and Mn. B. L. Smith an nounce ttie enfafemoit of their daughter, Rutti, to Horace M. Geer of this city fnd C3iai>pell8. The wed ding will take place at an early da^. t ^ Pugh-Loyton Engagement Mr. and Mrs. ] and Mrs. Richard Pugh, Sr., announce the engagement of their daughter, Velma Gertrude, to John Oliver Layton of Roebuck. The wed ding will take place in March. r \ A. R. P. Church Group Enjoys Outing On Friday evening a nun lay evening a number of members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church gathered at the John Yoimg spring for a steak sup per sponsored by the JYoung Peo ple’s Christian Union. ^A. B. Blakely, Jr., as chairman of the social cc^mmittee, made arrange ments for the pleasant outing. A steak supper was served in the club house to a group, of thirty. Visitors Honored With Dinner Party Mrs. W. H. Simpson entertained on Saturday evening at 6 o’clock with an enjoyable dinner party for her daughter. Miss Frances Simpson and her house guests. Bowls of daffodils and spirea were used at vantage points in the home forming an attractive setting for the affair. Couples were seated at daintily appointed tables with place cards and formal arrangements sug gestive of the Valentine season. A delightful four course dinner was served. After dinner the party attended the Stetson-P. C. basketball gaifie in the college gymnasium. Miss Simpson Entertains For House Guests Complimenting her house guests, several young ladies‘who are stu dents at the University of South Carolina, Miss Frances Simpson gavd a deli^tful Valoitine social in the Kappa Alpha fraternity rooms on the college campus on Saturday evening, A committee appointed by the Kai^ Ali^ president had daoocat- ed the rooms effectively in the Val- STERLING SILVER BEAUTIFUL AND EXCLU SIVE PA’iTERNS IN SILVERWARE. entine motif cleverly combining the fraternity colors. Dancing was en joyed and pun<^ served throughout the evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Simpson were diaperones for the occasion. Mrs. Brown Hostess To Century Club Continuing a series of programs on America, the Century club met on Tuesday afternoon with jMrr. spoke interestingly on “Christian Giving.*’ ! At the conclusion of the program the nominating committee submitted names for officers of the auxiliary for the roming year, the new leaders to be installed ft the March meeting. Marshall W. Brown.. Mrs. H. Earle Spencer and Mrs. Bothwell Graham gave an interest ing program on the topic, “Social Aspe^ of America.” Mrs. Spencer discussed the labor problem, while Mrs. Graham’s subject was the Ne gro race and the migratory problem. Miss Henry Hostess At Dinner Party Miss Evelyn Henry was hostess on Thursday evening at a dinner party at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Henry. A Valentine theme was chosen for the party, on which occasion fourteen members of the college set enjoyed Miss Henry’s hospitality. A central bouquet of red and white carnations adorned the table with Valentine place cards and white lighted can dles prettily completing the appoint ments. Dinner was served in three courses. Mrs. Crooks Honored With Party In Newberry Mrs. Robert M. Crooks of this city, who was recently married, was hon ored on last Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. W. O. Miller and Mrs. William Tedford with a party at the home M the latter in Newberry. The rooms were attractive with bowls of early spring flowers and nandena berries. Marking the place of the honor guest was a miniature bride and groom. After several progressions of bridge Mrs. L. F. Fischer won top score award and bingo fell to Mrs. Wade Smith of Kinard. The hostesses pre- ering quince, gladoli and candles adorning the Uving room. Centering the exquisitely appointed tea table in the dining room was a prettily iced birthday cake adorned with twelve tiny candles placed in red rose hold ers. Outlining the table were gar lands of red and white crepe paper. Myriads of hearts were suspended from the chandelier. A salad course, cake and punch were served. Assisting the hostess in entertaining were her mother, Mrs. R. C. Adair, Mrs. I. M. Smith of Kinard, Mrs. Mac Adair, Miss Agnes ,|X>aviis, Miss Lily Yarborough and Miss Nancy Owras. A prize was presented Cornelia Harris for her marked resemblance to a “grown-up” lady.” Long Branch Club Holds' Meeting The Long Branch Home Demon stration club held its monthly meet- sented Mrs. Crooks a lovely gift, and' hig at the school' house Monday af- also remonbered with dainty sou-jtemoon with 17 members present venirs were Mrs. William Buford, aj After the devotional which recent bride, and Mrs. George Hamby of W«rtover, Md. After cards were laid aside a salad course was served with coffee. Mrs. John W. Finney and Mrs. John W. Finney, Jr., of this city, were guests on this pccasion. was Hi-Y Club Entertains With Dance At Club Musgrove Club Meets With Mrs. Anderson Members of the Musgrove Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. W. R. Anderson at her home Thiu^- day afternoon for the February meeting. The devotional was given by Mrs. Anderson from the fifth chapter of Romans, followed by a prayer. The salute to the flag was given and “God Bless America” simg by the group. Roll call was answered with birthdays of patriotic men. Mrs. J. K. Haselden gave a read ing, “Does the World Need Us?” An interesting talk and illustra tion on “Poultry” was given by Miss Mrs. Ella Dtmcan, Misses Mattie and Sara Duncan of Whitmire, visited Mrs. Duncan yesterday. Friends of Miss Irene Hipp will be pleased to know she is convalescing after a week’s illness. Friends of Lieutenant C. W. Cope land, s<m of Mr. and Bfrs. T. D. Copeland, will be interested to know he has been transferred from Fort Jackson, Colinnbia, to Camp Croft, Spartanburg. Sirs. Copeland, who spent a few days here the past week, has joined Lt. Copeland in Spartan burg. NIXON CALLED TO NAVY DUTY Jack U. Nixon, assistant football coach at Presbyterian college, left Tuesday for Charleston where he is now stationed at the navy yard. Mr. Nixon holds an ensign’s commisstoo in the navy. RUBBER flTAMro An Sisss » Q^ck Service CHRONICLE PUBUSHING CO. conducted by Mrs. Sam Compton, the roll was answered with some histori cal events which hapnened in Febru ary. Miss Jennie Coleman, county home demonstration agent, gave an instructive lecture on “Poultry and Dressed Poultry, and its value to Farm Women.” Diiring the business meeting Mrs. Joe Poole was elected as president to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Charlton Benjamin. Later a salad course was served by the hostestes, Mrs. Charlton Ben jamin and Mrs. Joe Poole. In appreciation of Mrs. Benjamin’s splendid work and cooperation, the club presented her a lovely piece of lingeHe. Mrs. Benjamin will leave i Sunday to join her husband in Wil mington, N. C., for several months. Lakeside Country c^ub was the j Jennie Coleman, county home dem-i scene on Friday evening of a delight- onstration agent, ful Valentine dance given by thej After a brief business session, the Hi-Y club of Clinton high school and 1 hostess and assistant hostess, Mrs. sponsojiied by Rufus Sadler, Jr. In- | Edrl Workman, served a sweet course vited guests included members of j with coffee. the Frendi club. Cha^nmes for the affair, which assembled a number of members of the younger set, were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sadler, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gentry, Miss Alice Gaines and James B. Sloan.' Dancing was enjoyed and punch and cakes served during the evening. These values must be seen to be appreciated. FRONTIS JEWELRY STORE and GIFT SHOPPE Mrs. Sturgeon Hostess To Club Wednesday afternoon Mrs. H. E. Sturgeon was hostess to the Study club. Houquets of daffodils and white spirea were effective iif the living room. Three Uni^ States presidents were studied for the afternoon’s pro gram, including Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Artiiur, Mrs. Wilson Harris gave sketches of their lives and terms as president. During the afternoon the hostess served tea, sandwiches and cookies. aiMiEMiaiMwi RUMFOSO klDOliS ^ Why doM Lottie Loring hck the cupboardt IKAUSi a MMloiM bar RUMFORD laUitf F*wd«r —Hik d»ubl«-<Kt. !«• baklnfl powdT tkmt (•nlolni m alum... navar laava* a Mnar totf. RHS. Saad foi NEW boak- laR, caiitalalaa doaam of bright Mao. «a impreva yaar bokiao. Addrani Rumfafd IOkii*t fewdar laa K, Raarfaid Rbeda Ukind. raaaaaaiaaaaaaaaai'aaaaaaaa'aaaaaaaaro Mrs. Leake Hostess To W.C.T.U. Group Mrs. T. J. Leake was hostess on Friday afternoon to members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance un ion at her home on Florida street. The. devotional was led by Mrs. R. F. Adair, and Mrs. 'C. Bynum Betts had charge of the program. Mrs. Betts gave an interesting discussion on “Public Morals and Health.” Mrs. R. W. Johnson also read a paper on the topic for the afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Alex Henry, Mrs. L. S. Hender son, the vice-president, presided. During a business session a new member was received. Mrs. Dillard Speaks To Thornwell Auxiliary The February meeting of ffie Thornwell Memorial chu^ Auxil iary was held on Smiday afternoon at the Nellie Scott library. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. F. M. Stutts, followed with a devotional led by Miss Julia Porter. Mrs. Jennie Newkirk, program lead- ’, presented Mrs. L. B. Dillard, who er The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. K. Haselden on March 6. BRJEFS.. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Week-End Trips .. Visitors Miss Sumerel Presents Pupils In Ifecital Miss Maude Sumerel presented a group of her piano pupils in recital on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Holland Hunter. Parents and a number of frimds of the stu dents were invited for the concert. At the conclusion of an interesting program punch and cookies were served by the hostess. The followii^ program was rend ered: Duet, Procession March, Rathbun —Alan Suddeth and Miss Sumerel. At the Party, Eemerson—Mona Bowen Blakely. Through Field and Forest, Vogel— Lucy Ann Thomas. Rock-a-by, Ketterer — Patricia Fowler. America, Carey—Betty Jean Sum erel. Long, Long Ago—Alberta Bald win. Duet, Caihel Train, Baines—Caro lyn Young and Miss Sumerel. Bicycle Waltz, Giebel—Doris Full er. After the Opera, Lindsey — Karl Johnson. Marigolds, Grey — Aurelia Cope land. Dream Dance, Johnson — Lucy Thomas. In Our Cherry Tree, Chauncey— Betty Jean Sumerel. Happy and Gay, Rolfe — Mona Bowen Blakely. ' Snow Bells, Behr—Alberta Bald win. I Duet, Diana, Holst—Betty Hunter and Miss Sumerel. The Gondoliers, Boeder—Carolyn Young. Shadows of the Night, Ppdeska— Betty Ann Boland. Waving Palms, Nearing — Aurelia Copeland. At Evening, Enckhansen—Patric ia Fowler. Miss Mary Bailey Owens attended The Citadel mid-winter dances the past week-end in Charleston. Miss Mae Dicus attended the mid winter dances at The Citadel in Charleston the past week-end. Mrs. R. S. Owens visited her moth er, Mrs. T. C. Pool, in Newberry yes terday. Friends here will regret to know Mrs. Pool is ill. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert J. Pitts will be glad to know they are recuperating from attacks of influ enza. Mrs. R. E. Sadler, Ed Sadler, Mrs. S. G. Dillard and Mrs. George W. Taylor werfe visitors in Greenville Tuesday. Friends of Mis. W. J. Duncan will regret to know she is ill at her home. 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Friday, 14, at half-past three I’m going to have a birthday tea “Grown-up ladies” I’d like to play Be sure to come dressed up (hat way. Do come early and please stay late And help yourself to birthday cake. When the girls arrived at Myra’s with their hab done up and wear ing long dresses, hats and gloves, and carrying purses, they )uk1 the appear ance of young ladiM. For amuse ment a numbtf of games of bingo were played and prizes prettily wrapped in red paper presented the winners. Comic Valentines appro priate to each one were given the young guests and read aldud amid much merriment. The Valentine motif of red and white was beautifully used in the decoratkMU of the hooae, with flow- South Carolina’s Most Modern DRY CLEANING PLANT . ... Three years ago we promised the people oLCIinton and surrounding area a dry cleaning plant second to none in the state. .... Recently we have invited the leading allied trodesmen covering South Carolina to inspect our plant. 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