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0 W **yi> »-U- JtC(» Thursdoy, November 27^ 1941 / THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Poge Three •y f y rite TheWOAAAN’S PAGE klEIY Evom, CUIB AND CHUKH WWS OF NIIBIESI . TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 Tucker-SmiHi Announcement ^ Mr. aikrMn. C. B. Wr«m of Rode Hill, announce the engagement of their sistM*, Min Elizabeth Tucker of city, to Ansel Smith of Clinton and Camp Stcfwart, Ga. The marriage win take place at an early date. bride, the former Min Jean Bruner of Sumter, and Min Elizabeth Tude- er, whose engagemmt to Ansel Smith of Clinton and Camp Stewart, Ga., was announced at the party. Features of the evening were games and contests carrying out a wedding motif including an im« Sprott-Gloyer Rites In Ottowo, Canada The following announcements have been received here by friends and relatives: “Mr. and Mrs. Jdm Spratt an nounce the marriage of th^ daugh ter Frances Killian, to Mr. John' So- bey Glover on Saturday, the twenty- second of November, nineteen hun dred and forty-one, Ottawa, Canada." The enclosure cards read: “At hmne after the first of Decem ber, 4555 Sherbrooke Street, West, Montreal, CaiuMla." The ceremony uniting Miss Spratt and Mr. Glover was performed at three o'clock Saturday afternoon at All Saints church. The bride, second daughter of Mr. promptu wedding and delicious re- . freshments with the plates bearing I J. H. Pitts, Sr., Celebrates 83rd Birthday On Tuesday, the occasion of his thirty young people 88rd birthday, J. H. Pitts, Sr., wasj party was sponsored by Miss honored with a surprise birthday ^Leta McIntyre and Miss Agnes Hope diimer at his home near here. j Gwaltney advisors of the council, A bountiful turkey, dinner Alien Jacobs, president, served to the following guests: D. E. novel favors and cards reading “Tuckl^JS^r yw and Ansel — Soon!" The honorees, ^^*?**,mverri were presented gilts with appropri-»^ ate wishes from the, group of about* thirty voune neonle. BrazU. By her sweet per sonality she has endeared herself to Tribble, Harrison Copeland, T. R. Owens, George M. Nabors, W. M. Pitts, W. M. McMillan, Fred Johnson and R. F. Adair. ^ a Long Speaks At . W.C.T.U. Meeting The Woman's Christian Temper ance union met on Mcmday afternoon Joint Hostesses Compliment Miss Horton Mrs. Irby Ferguson and Miss Mar garet Hollis were Joint hostesses on Tuesday evening at the Ferguson home honoring Miss Frances Horton, bride-elect, with-a party and miscel laneous shower. ^ „ •( Guests were invited into the living at me home of Mrs. Atex Henry, which was prettily decorated 28 members in attendai^. with bouquets of roses. A feature of The devotional wasjdi^^ 1^.the entertainment was a contest, h ^ Kitchen," the prize for adiich was in turn presented to die bride-elect, as were numerous other attractive packages. The gifts were opened and passed among the guests. During tiic evening a salad and sweet course was served with Russian tea. Mrs. H. Grady Chandler assisted the hostesses in serving. N. Long spoke on the topic, “Vessels of Honor." Louise Singley gave an interesting reading and the program concluded with die singing of “America." Mrs. Henry and the assistant host esses, Mrs. Lynn and Mnft L. S. Hen derson, served tM apd cookies. ' - ■ Davis-King Engagement Bft. and Mrs. W. r. H. Davis of New berry, announce the engagenoent of their daughter, Macie Hyatt, and lieut W. T. King of Riceboro, Ga., and Claiborne, La. The wedding will take place late in December. Mias Davis is a member of the Providence school faculty of this dty. ^ Miss Alma Davis Honored With Party Friday afternoon Mrs. Harry Wilkes entertained delightfully at Inidge honoring Miss Ahna Davis, popular bride-elect. Adorning the spacious living room and den were lovely pink roses, har monizing diryiantticmums and vari colored autumn leaves. Three tables of bridge, were in play and later delicious refreshments were served on the card tables. The honor guest was presented with a lovely dO* Mrs. Helde Trask of-Wilmington, N. Cn house-guest of Mrs. Wilk^ was given a guest prize. Mrs. Bill Adair was winner of top score prize. Party Honors Bride-Elect, Bride ond Groom The council nf the Thomwell se nior Christian Endeavor society en tertained- at a delightful party last Wednesday evoiing at the McCall school building, honoring their vice- president, Conley Alexander, and his PENNEY^S CLINTON. S. C. Miss Blokely, Bride-Elect, Feted With Shower On Tuesday preceding her mar riage November 20 to Walter Evans, Jr., of Charlotte, N. C., Miss Martha Liou Blakely was complimented with a lovely party by Mrs. L. M. Wilson. The home was decorated through- oltit with chrysanUiemums in pastel shades. The place of the honor guest was nuurked with a beautiful corsage of pompon chrysanthemums. Guests were entertained with games and contests following the bri^ theme, after which the gifts were presented Miss Blakely. A chicken salad plate and fruit cake with Russian tea was served. Mrs. L. A. Reeves and Miss Mar garet Hollis assisted Mrs. Wilson in the courtesies of entertaining. ■ ■» Borniift-McGQrt^ Rifes Announced Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Barnett an nounce the marriage of their dau^- ter, Frances Odell, to James Marion McCarter of Yoric and Soutti Amer ica. The marriage took place Sep tember 14, at Winnsboro. Mrs. M(^arter is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnett. She re ceived her B. S. degree frexn Lime- stona college and for tiie past few years has taught in the Pacolet and Irmo high sdiools. Mr. McCarter is the son of T. G. McCarter and'the late Mrs. McCarter of York. He is a graduate of the Uni verslty of South Carolina and is con nected with the Pan-American Air ways in Souhi America. Mr. and Mrs. McCarter will make their home for the coming year in Venezuela, South America. Linliesfone Club Meets With Mrs. Bailey At a meeting of the county Lime stone club held last Tuesday after noon at the home of Mrs. T. L. W. Bailey, a deli^tful Thanksgiving program was given. Mn. J. W. Henderson gave a pa per entitled, “Thanksgiving —1941 land Mrs. T. C. McGee read a poem Ion the Thanksgiving theme. Mrs. ! Miller Brown and Mrs. DeWitt Park er rmdered two vocal duets of In dian music and Mrs. J(^ K. Taylor played a piano number, “Autumn. Miss Evelyn Hendwson, secretary of the club, read a letter from Um college and Mrs. S. B. Morse made a rq;>ort of the year book committee. During the social hour, Mrs. Bai- Lley, assisted by Mrs. W. T. MaiUa.. im Ooldvflae, MBs ABeene Fraato^ and Bfias Made McCarl^, of Leiu- rens, served delicious refreshments. a host of friends who Join in wish ing the young couple much happi ness. Mrs. Rhame Hostess To Medicol Auxiliary The AuxWary to the Laurens County Medical society met with Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr., cm Monday aftemon. Mrs. R. M. Pollitzer of GreenviUe, president of the state auxiliary was the guest speaker. Mrs. Pollitzer brought to the organization a very timely paper on “The Medical Aux iliary in Relation to National De- fmse," with q^ecial emphasis on nu trition. Accompanying Mrs. Pollitzer were Mrs. L. H. McCalla, state correspond ing secretary; Mrs. L. O. Maul^ state diairman for the student loan; and Mrs. Irvin S. Barksdale. Mrs. McCalla gave interesting facts con cerning the cancer c<mtrol program being sponsored by the Greenville County Auxiliary and Mrs. Mauldin made a report on the student loan fund as it stands today. At the close of the business ses sion Mrs. W. T. Martin of Goldville, current president,' announced her resignation from the office and from the Laurens County Auxiliary as she and Dr. Martin are soon to move to Greenville. Mrs. B. O. Whitten, of this dty, vice-president of the Aux iliary, will succeed Mrs. Martin for ffie remaining meetings of the fiscal year, The Auxiliary voted to buy two tuberculosis bonds during the drive this month. One bond will be bought with credit going to the dty of Clin- too and the other for, cre^t to the city of Laurens. t The next meeting of the chapter will be held the fourth Monday in January in Laurens. Miss Doye, Mr. Giles United In Marriage Of wide social interest throughout the Carolinas and Texas is the mar riage of Thurston Giles and Miss Helen- Dove, solemnized at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. Giles’ parents on Adair street. Rev. W. R. Bouknight of Greer, for mer pastor of Broad Street Metho dist church, officiated, using the im pressive ring ceremony. Music for the nuptials was ren dered by Idrs. Williiun Brooks Ow ens, pianist. “Indian Love Call" was played vdiile the candles were being lighted by little Miss Barrie Jean Wingard, daughter of Lt and Mrs. Barringer F. Wingard. As the bridal party descended the stairs Lohen grin's wedding march was played. “Traumerei” was rendered softly during the ceremony, following which Mrs. Owens play^ Mmdels- sohn’s chorus as a recessional. The marriage^ vows wm% sp(dcen before an improvised altar where tall cathedral candles were combined in beauty with ferns and floor bas kets of white Chieftain chrysanthe mums. Preceding the bridal couple to the altar were Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kug- ler of Washington, N. C., sister and brother-in-law of the groom. The bride’s only attendant was her sister, Mrs. Kyle Alexander of Wa co, Texas. She wore a becoming suit of beige with a corsage of Talisman roses. They were met at the altar by the bridegroom and the best man. her wedding, the bride chose a be coming fall model suit of beige with harmonizing accessories. Her cascade corsage was off Sweetheart roses. Mrs. Giles, an attractive brunette, is the dau(^ter of David Dunbar Dove and the late Mrs. Dove of Waco. is a graduate of the Provi dence School of Nursing, Waco. At the time of her marriage she eras serving at the Fitzsimmons General hospital, Denver, Colorado, in the capMity of a second lieutenant in the army nursing corps. Mr. Giles attended Clemson col lege and General Motors Tedmical school Flint, Michigan. He is a ser geant in the Laurens medical de tachment of the 178th Field Artil lery, Fort Bragg, N. C. Prior to en- Presbyterian college, being outstand ing in music. Mr. Evans, the son of Mr. ai^d Mrs. W. L.-Eyans, graduated from Sum ter high school and attended Castle Heights Military academy, Lebanon, Tenn., and Presbyterian college. He is a member of Pi Kappa Phi frater nity. After December first the young couple will make their home in Charlotte. Lovely Tec Honors Mrs. Giles, Bride A lovely affair was the tea given yesterday from 4 to 8 o’clock by Mrs. C. C. Giles at her home in honor of her dau^ter-in-law, Mrs. Thurston tering army service in January, he Giles, a recent bride. was assekriated with his father in business here. Immediately following the cere mony the young couple lefl for a short honeymoon trip for an tm- announced destination. They will re side at Fort Bragg, where Sgt. Giles is stationed, when the army maneu vers currently underway in the. Gar- olinas are completed about Decem ber 1. Miss Blakely Weds W. L. Evans, Jr. Receiving at the front door was Mrs. George R. Blalock and Mrs. Carroll M. Spencer. In the receiving line were the hostess, the honoree, Mrs. Kyle Alexander of Waco, Tex as, sister of the bride, Mrs. C. B. Kugler of Washington, N. C., Miss Christina Sowers and Miss Frances Horton, both of Clinton, whose mar riages wilt'take place at an early date. Entertaining in the living room were Mrs. T J. Peake and Mrs. John W. Little. Mrs. H. D. Pajme and Mrs. D. C. Heustess invited the Beautiful in its simplicity was the {guests into the dining room. Dainty marriage ’Thanksgiving rooming of | refreshments were served by Mrs. Miss Martha Lue Blakely of this city, and Walter Louis Evans, Jr., of Charlotte, N. C., which took place at 11 o’clock in the First Presbyte rian church. Rev. J. K. Roberts, pas tor of the bride, officiated, using the ring ceremony. The church study was beautifully decorated with fall flowers. The cou ple entered together and only the immediate families and close friends were present at the rites. For her wedding the bride wore a fur-trknmed traveling suit of sea blue with black accessories. Her only ornament was a brooch which belonged to her great-grandmother. Her flowers were a corsage of sweet heart roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Evans is the elder daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hilery Ma son Blakely. She was graduated from C. C. Giles, father of the groom. For I Clinton high school and attended Leon Crump, Mrs. K. F. Mills; Miss es Ruth and Frances Farrell. Miss Martha Whitten presided over the bride’s register. Little Misses Barrie Jean Wingard and Anne Owens passed mints. Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr., and Mrs. William Brooks Owens served punch and bade the guests good-bye. Beautiful white Chieftain chrysan themums were used throughout the home. The prettily appointed table was covered with a handsome lace cloth and the centerpiece was a low silver bowl of white carnations and fern. About 250 guests called during the appointed hours. CENTURY CLUB TO MEET The Century club will meet Tues day afternoon December 2, at four o’clock with Mrs. William P. Jacobs. 'Legioii Auxiliary Meets With Mrs. Little The home of Mn. Jdhn W. Little was the scene on last Tuesday eve ning of the November meeting of the American Legkm Auxiliary. Assist ing Mrs. Little as hostesses were.Mn. Frank C. Young, Mias Lula Young, Mrs. Earl Workman, Mrs. George W. Copeland and Mrs. Alex Henry. After the regular ritual a busineas seaa^oii was ham, read reports of the chairmen hagrd. Mem- Dsn Tiffed to sand a oontrlbutkm to the Veterans’ hospital in Columbia for the Christmas fund and to buy a $10 tebercukisis bond. Mn. ^Ved Medlodt of Laurens, was a special guest and moke on “The Life of Woodrow WUaon." Other guests in cluded Mrs. Harold Laws and Mn. PHts Brdwn bf Laurens. The fall conference held in Columbia the 26th and 80th, erlth Ben Robinsem of demaon, is speaker, eras discuaaad. ' Later in the afternoon the hosteaa- es served refradunants. •AT. “I SAW IT IN TflB OBBON- |fCLE.“ niANX YOU. Lovely Silk and Wool Dresses, going for half price. Sizes from 9 to 48. All Coots ond Suits, both tailored and fur-trimmed, holf price. Also 0 beautiful assortment of early spring Dresses in pretty, light shades at o special sole price. A smart line of Evening Dresses at half price. Sizes 9 to 16. SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL One Lot of > One Lot of Beautiful One Lot of BLOUSES SILK HOSE $2.95 SUPS 79r li»f9.S ALL LINENS . .. wiU be reduced to an at- traetlTe iidce for peraonal and Ckriatmaa Gifta or Daeaaiber Srd. ' FLASH!... No approrals, no exefaaot- ea, BO charg^ Pleaae do not aak OB. SPECIAL One Lot of SWEATERS 95c SPECIAL One Lot of HATS 11.95 Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Shoppe Elio Adair CLINTON, S. C. Ptioira 129 \