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I Page Six THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C Thursdoy, December 4,1941 SOCIETY (Contmued from page three) J. Dermid and Mrs. Eddie Bellune, all of Greenville. An interesting program was pre- aented by Mrs. Bellune, program ^airman, from the “Men of Vision’-’ aeries. Each biography was followed by a true aftd false qui2, prepared by Mrs. Bellune, to which the mem bers gave ready answers. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Smith served a delightful re- ■past. ' Mrs. Duncan Felder of this city, attended the meeting. wedding breakfast at the Dempsey hotel. Miss Davis attended Winthrop col lege in Rock Hill. She has recently made her home in Williamsburg where she was connected with the College df William and Mary. Mr.“Henley is the son of Mrs. Nor- vell Lightfoot Henley and the late Mr. Henley of Williamsburg. He at tended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia, and is now a member of the legal staff of the Life Insurance Company of Virginia in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Henley left immedi ately-afterwards for a trip to Florida and Nassau. Upon their return they make their home at the Westchester Apartments in Richmond. sented by the following members of the organizations representing vari ous churches: Miss Louise Singley, Miss Margaret Blakely, Miss Hazel Howard and All«i Jacobs. Miss Horton Bride Of Robert S. Oxley McLEES AT HOME. • The many ffiends of^ Robert Mc- Lees, son Mrs. Zee Wri^t McLees, will be ^d to khow he returned to his home here yesteriay after bjeing a patient at State iWk, CohimMaJ^nMirsday evening ^ talk by O. B. for the past 14 months. Dovis-Henley Rites In Macon, Go. Miss Alma Robertson Davis of Wil liamsburg, Va., daughter of Mrs.: George McDowell Davis and the late Mr. Davis of this city, and John Tur ner Henley of Richmond, Va., were married in Macon, Ga., on Saturday, November 29. The ceremony took place at eleven o’clock in Christ’s, Episcopal church in the presence of; the immediate families with the Rev-1 ■erend Raymond E. Fuessle officiating. ■ The bride was given in marriagej by her uncle. Dr. James Willi^ Da vis of this city. She wore a costiuhi suit of defense blue with matching hat and tauF>e accessories. Her flow ers were a corsage of brown orchids. Miss Mary Collette Davis, sister of the bride, was her enly attendant. She wore a crepe dress of Eleanor blue with matching hat and black accessories. Her flowers were a cor- sa^ of Talisman roses. Richardson L. Henley of Valdosta, Ga., was best man for his brother. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Jones, of Macon, sister and brother of the bride, entertained the wedding party and guests with a Miss Macie Davis Honored In Newberry HOT WORDS WON'T RCPiACC COLD CASH if your car Injures some one or damages property. An AUTOMOBILE IN SURANCE policy issued The .dBtna Casualty Ond Surety Company Hartford, Conn. •Will make it easier on your mind and pocket book if !you are faced •with a claim for damages. S. W. SUMEREL Aeina*izer Phone 80 CLINTON, S. C. Miss Macie Davis, bride-eect of this month, was delightfully enter tained by Miss Jane Goodman with a dinner party on last Saturday eve ning at her home in Nwberry. A large yellow chrysanthemum tied with satin ribbon and a cluster of weddng bells indicated the place of the honor guest at the artistically arranged table, at which were seated ten guests. The table was centered with an arrangement of yellow chrysanthemums with green candles iircrystal holders. Coming as a sur prise to Miss ^ Da vis was the shower of beautiful linen, gifts from the friends present. Following the din ner, which was served in three courses, the guests repaired to the living room where heart dtce was en- joyd, with Miss Carrie Whitener making high score and Mrs. William Beard second high, with an attrac tive gift for the honor guest from the hostess. Dinner Party Honors Popular Bride-Elect Miss Macie Davis, whose marriage to Lt. W.'T. King of Riceboro, Ga., and Claiborne, La., will be an event of late December, was complimented on Thursday evening when the teachers of the Providence school faculty, of which she is a member, ^tertained with a dinner party at the Clinton Tea Room. Yellow chrysanthemyims combined with autumn leaves added a^ pretty floral touch to the dining room. A corsage of roses and small chrysan themums marked the place ~bf Miss Davis, while clever place cards bear ing rh3rmes significant of the guests were used. Later the rhymes were read aloud. The long table was beau tifully decorated along the center with trailing ivy interspersed with bouquets of chrysanthemums and j'ellow candles. Games were enjoyed after dinner and the bride-elect was presented a gift of crystal as a re membrance of the occasion. I Young People Hold Meeting The Young People’s Alliance, an organization composed of all Young People’s societies in the churches of the city, held its fall meeting on Sunday evning ^ Broad Street Methodist church. . . Raymond Johnson, president of the Alliance, presided over the meeting. Other officers are: R. G. Schwane- beck, Presbyterian college student, vice-president; Miss Betty Hunter, secretary; Miss Betty Tribble, treas urer. _ The devotional was given by Fred Hart after which a program on “World’ Missions Today” was pre- MAXWELL BROS. & KINARD «0enyHflhts$ $167.50 mcoMM 1S MmMIm iNnf Come in ... see the Philco radio • pboDOgnphs, consoles and table modeb now on dis play for Christmas deliveiy. This thrilling Phiko Radio- Fbonogtaph brings you Music on a Be^ of Li^ Auto matic Recofd Changer;/Stro boscope Control, Tilt-Front Csbaoet, stxl other features in n beautiful Wakuit cabinet. PttCO B«ih-ln inpex Aenal jric posh-Botton OpeiariM*- imatAi AuawjfMM rat rout oco radio MAXWELL BROS. & KINARD CLINTON —TWO STORRS-s^LAURBNS \ In a church ceremony beautiful in its simplicity. Miss Eva Frances Hor ton became the bride of Robert Stephen Oxley at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Little River-Doml- nick Presbyterian church near here. The Rev. C. J. Matthews, pastor of the bride, officiated at the rites in the presence of the families and close frien(^. Against a background of evergreens the altar, before which thfe vows were spoken, was formed by tall baskets of white chrysanthemums and a seven-branched candelabra in' the center flanked on either side by graduated stands also bearing white tapers. Ivy formed a delicate tracery along the choir rail and marked the family pews. Jack Matthews, pianist, rendered “I Love You Truly,” and “Oh’ Prom ise Me” was played while the ush ers, James R. Horton of New York, brother of the bride, and Fred W. Oxley, brother of the groom, lighted the candles. The Bridal Chorus from “Lohen grin” (Wagner) was used as a pro cessional and recessional, and “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life” was softly played during the ceremony. Miss Mae Dicus, the bride’s only attendant, and Henry M. Young, Jr., best man, preceded the bride Und groom to the altar. Miss Dicus wore a street-length dress of li|^t blue with black accessories and a corsage of sweetheart roses. The bride, a lovely bnmette, was becomingly at tired in a gold dress, with brown ac cessories. Her flowers were a cor sage of white gardenias. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom left for a wed ding trip to Florida. Mrs. Oxley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Horton, is a grad uate of Clinton high school and pur sued a business course at Presbyte rian college. She holds a position in the county agents office in Laurens. Mr. Oxley is the son of Mrs. W. C. Oxley and the late Mr. Oxley, and is connected with Oxley’s Whole sale company of this city. KIWANIS CLUB HEARS SCOUT TALK Hie Kiwania club at Iti meeting heerd an interest- Qorman of Green ville, director of the Blue Ridge cotmcil. Boy Scouts. Shirley Tim mons, vdio has been directing one of W. D. ADAIR IN HOSPITAL Friend, of W. D. Adair win rajret to know be haa been a paUert at Hays hospital for the past few days. but will be glad to know he is proving. im- LYDIA MILLS NEWS FOR THE WEEK 0^ Virginia Blackwell, Correspondent W.J. BENJAMIN DIES IN HOSPITAL Last Rites To Be Held * This Morning From First Presbyterian Church. William James Benjamin, 67, died yesterday morning shortly before 11 o’clock in a Greenvile hospital where he had been a patient for the past three weeks during which time he underwent two operations. His con dition made a change for the worse Sunday morning and he gradually grew weaker thereafter imtil the ex pected end came. Funeral services will be held this morning (Thursday) at 11 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church of which he was a member. The ser vices wll be in charge of his pastor. Rev. J. K. Roberts, assisted by Dr. L. R. Lynn. Interment will follow in the Rocky Springs church ceme- tery. „ . Mr. Benjamin was a native of this section of the county, a son of the late Ludie T. and Frances Duval Benjamin. Hi^ first marriage was-to. Miss Alice Blakely of his community, who died in 1911. His second mar riage was to Mrs. Eunice Wofford Posey who preceded him to the grave several years ago. Fot’ a number of years Mr. Benja min ijvas a traveling salesman, mak ing l)|s home in Grensboro, N. C. Seven years ago he retired from the road and moved here. Soon there after he took over the manaig«nent of a filing station at the* comer of Broad and Centennial streets which was operated under his name until his death. Mr. Benjamin was a person of sociable nature, of pleasing person ality, and upright character. He was always kind, courteous and thought ful of others. With the orphanage childrm and many families near his place of business, he was held in high esteem. His passing brings genuine regret to all who knew him. The deceased' is survived by two sons, J. T. Benjamin of Greensboro, N. C., W. B. Benjamin of Alexan dria, Va., two daughters, Mrs. John H. Cook of Fayettevile, K. C., Mrs. Wilburd L. Jones of this city; by ffiree grandchildren, and the following brothers: John Benjamin, HartsvUle, L. G. Benjamin, Darlington, and C. D. Benjamin of Clintoo. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Rowe and fam ily of Anderson, visited Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hunter Sunday. Freddie Bozard of Silverstreet was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sharpton, Sr. Mrs. John McMinn and Mrs. King Stroud of Spartanburg, spent Sunday with Mrs. Pauline Lawson. R. C. Cobb of Gaffney,* is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Rus sell Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snyder and son, Harold, visited Mr. and Mrs.^J. S. Snyder in Spartanburg Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Crawford has returned to Charleston after spending some time with her mother, Mrs. H. W. Alford. Misses Annette and Amber Eskew, Sarah Huckabee and Mrs. Nell Kuy kendall visited friends in Georgia Sunday. Herbert Davis of Laurens is, spending a few days with his broth er, Matt Davis. Mr. and Mrs. jt L. Bridwell of Woodruff, visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ervin Sii^ay. George Blackwell of Newberry, was the Sunday guest of Mrs. W. N. Blackwell. Miss Daisy Grant is now making her home in Greer with her brother, Dewey Grant. Sam Cauble of Greenville, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Betty Cauble. Mrs. Furman Bolt and children of Laurens, and Mrs. Alice Blakely of Greenville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Clee Satterfield Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Bridwell spent Sunday in Ware Shoals with Mrs. B. E. Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Milton King of Greenville, were week-end guests of Mrs. King’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Jackson. Dewey Floyd of Newberry, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reeder and Mrs. Ellie Reeder on Sunday. Mrs. Posey Davis spent Monday afternoon in Woodruff with Mr. and Mrs. Eddilee Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Motte spmt Sunday in Laurens with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harris. Mr. and Mrs. '^omas McCarson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCarson near Clinton. Mrs. Cecil Gtenn of Laurens, is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Hallie CampbelL Mr .and Mrs. Posey Davis and Mozelle Bryant visited Mrs. Virginia Madison in Pelzer Sunday. Hoyt Dalton has returned to his home after a visit in Georgia •with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Vaughan and Mrs. R. L. Baker and children spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Alford. Ithiel Harvey recently inducted into the army, is now stationed at Fort Jackson. Mrs. Eva Mae Black of Goldville, is visiting Mr. nnd Mrs, H, -W, Al ford. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Lockey and children and G. Lockey of Colum bia visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Black, Sr., on Sunday. Johnny Brandt who is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Metts^ is returning to New York for the Christmas holi days. a guest of the (Club and spoke of the need and possibilities of scout woric in the c<xnmunity. Plans were completed for the an nual ladies night party to be glv^ in the C<»nmunity house at GoldvlUe n^xt Thursday evening, Dec. 11. ^A report was given by J. H. Pitts, Jr., general chairman of the Red Cross roll call in which he spoke in the highest terms of the excellent co<9erarion given by the local work- ers In attaining the chaptor’s quota. An appeal was made for the Christmas Seals campaign now <m, '' the club voting to buy a bond. Two new members •were received and welcomed into the club, W. A. Buchanan, prcq;Nrietor of Buchanan’s, and Walter Regnery of Goldville. Mr. Re(piery recently moved to (Sold- ville from Canada where he has been engaged in the mining business several years. He is now connected with the Joanna Textile Mills. His fathor, W. H. Regnery of Chicago, is president of the mills. 141 8UBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLB Birthdays Evelyn Stroud had a birthday No vember 26. Nellie Ruth Campbell observed her birthday Thursday November 27. Miss Sallie Ann Duckett celebrat ed her birthday Monday. Bim Willard observed a birthday December 1st. Trophy Banquet Tickets On Sole Tickets for the Jacobs football troiby banquet to be given in the college dining hall next Tuesday evening at .7:30, are now on sale at the office of the Chamber of C<Hn merce in the hotel lobby where they may be obtained by all who plan to attend the event Tom Ervin is HI at his home on Main street Little Tony Abercromhbie has been ill for the past few days. Mrs. Ina McCarson is ill at her home.‘ Attend Rally Rev. Algie Lawson, Mr. an^ Mrs. S. L. OaUey, Mr. and Mrs. Panl McCauley and Miss Nellie Ja^lcsmi attended a B. T. A. rally at Warrior Creek Baptist diurdi Sunday. Jelly GIrM Ctnb Meets The Jolly Girls club held its regu lar meeting on December first at the Scout house. Guest speaker for the meeting was Miss Thelma Hicldin, of Clinton. The subject of her in- eresting talk was ”Girlhood Loveli' ness Through Spiritual Develop ment" Ginnon Home Damaged By Fire Fire shortly before poon Monday badly damaged the residence of Wil liam Cannon on Jackson street The upper story of the house was des- trcqred and all furniture on that floor tost in ttie fire. Nat, *1 SAW IT Hf THB CHRON- icuL’* vuam too. WOMEN k S«» OiMcHant «* UM nspetar 61 ysoft V HOUND WMVMITIK I Til M W ( All XUW? f HERE ARE SOME GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD; ■ r V 1 WI'U OWI ssharealookttk. — 2 sfiioBuea YOU Si tsthe&wnt •SIS™ wrui 3 xHv i!i(' lirnsox PITTS MOTOR COa NORTH BROAD STREET CUNTON, S. C. HOME STORE Ad A RKET* EXTRA SPECIALS This Week-End FRESH, LEAN PORK CHOPS 28c Lb. FRESH OYSTERS 38c Pt 75c Qt NATIVE ROUND STEAK 30c Lb. FIRST GRADE . Sliced BACON 30c Lb. ' Fresh Pork Shoulder ROAST 27c Lb. FRISfln Skinned HAMS EUfor Wbotew 27c Lb. BRANDED BEEF T-BONE fflKLOIN SOUND STEAK STEAK STEAK 50c 40c 35c Kintuea Bdfariric CcRtflr Cot CURED HAM 40c Ub. 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