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Jung 25.1942 ' t- A . ? * %4 % - vV p ... - . THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Page Three *S PAGE 1 JUD CHURCH NEWS ? OFMIRESI...... . fELEPHONE 74 OR 258 Joon Anderson Has OnW« the occasion ay afternoon, June 17, of her birthday, Joan > / Anderson entertained a group friends with a theater party. After the ten guests invited fob the had assembled at the home refreshments urtere served. A prettily decorated birthday eake wag cut and served with ice cream and punch. Later in the afternoon the group attended a local movie. Myra Adair Honors Visitors With Sapper Honoring her house guests, Mar jorie Smith of Kinards, and Imogens of Smith of Abbeville, Myra Adair en tertained wth a spaghetti supper on Monday evening. Guests included a number of the younger aet A delicious supper was served and later a number of games enjoyed. lor, and William B. Sanford. The bridesmaids followed wearing dresses of turquoise marquisette over taffeta with turquoise velvet ribbons in their hair. They carried bouquets of pink and fuchsia waterlilies tied with fuchsia satin ribbon. — she has been a member of the Green wood high school faculty, Lt. Pressly is a graduate of Erskine college. He has studied theology in Princeton Theological seminary and in the University dt Edinburgh. He is an outstanding young minister, the Informal Party For Mrs. Spencer Hindman r On Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. E. Spencer invited twelve friends for in informal visit with her daughter, Mrs. Elise Spencer Hindman, *ho returned to Washington, p. C., Sat urday after spending several weeks here with her parents. Colorful garden flowers were ar tistically arranged in the living room where guests enjoyed conversation. During the v afternoon punch and sandwiches were served. I 7 ; ' J Miss Bailey Hostess To 'Idle Moments' Club Members of the “Idle Moments” club were entertained on last Wed* nesday afternoon by Miss Ruth Bai ley at her home on North Broad street The living room was beautifully decorated with bouquets of white daisies and red roses. A salad course, punch and cookies, was served to the following guests who enjoyed Miss Bailey's hospitality: Mrs. W. A. Moorhead, Mrs. S. G. Dillard, Mrs. J. Will Dillard, Mrs. S'. W. Sumerel, Mrs. John Holland Hunter, . Mrs. F. C. Pinson, Mrs. W. H. Simpson and Mrs. L. D. McCrary. Love Mrs Mrs. ely Party Honors . F. M. B< loland, Jr. F. M. Boland,, Jr., a recent bride, was charmingly entertained oh Friday evening by Miss Elizabeth Barnes, Miss Jo Copeland and Miss Mae Dicys with a party and miscel laneous shower at the Barnes home. Blakely* Rites Solemnized A quiet wedding of interest to friends here and elsewhere, was that of Mrs Myrtle Simmons Blakely and James Boyd Speeke which was sol emnized Saturday at Dublin, Ga. Mrs. Blakely, who has many friends here, is e native of Montrose, Ge. For the past several years die has been a member of the city schools faculty. Mr. Speake is a well known farm er of the Kinards section. Mr. and Mr* Speeke have returned from their wedding trip and are now making their home in the Kinards commu nity. Recant Bride Feted With Bridge Party A lovely party was given on Tues day evening by Miss Essie Davidson at the Davidson home on Muagrove street complimenting Mrs. F. M. Bo land Jr., the former Miss Willie Earle Davidson, whose marriage was re cently announced. Quantities of rosgg shading from pink to red made an effective floral setting for four tables. After a num ber of Interesting progressions. Miss Dorothy Taylor was awarded high score prize. The honor guest was also presented e gift as a remem brance of the occasion, with a fea ture of the party being a surprise shower of kitchen articles. During the evening a tempting salad course was served with punch. Joinf Hostesses ^ Entertain Bible Class Mrs. Eugene Hitt, Mrs. Jodie Mc- Thcy were Miss Sara Sancken, Putor of the Associate Reformed _lse Louise Battey, Ro—unary I Presbyterian church in Anderson, Brooke, and Hildeaarde Lewis, ifran which church he is on leave Mrs.- John Buchanan Adams, of serving as chaplain at Fort Gruber, Oklahoma. Following the wedding on Tuesday evening a reception was held in the parlors of Robinson hall on the Er skine campus. After the reception Lt and Mrs. Pressly left for a short wedding trip. Atlanta, and only sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She entered wearing a dress of pale pink marqui sette over taffeta with a matching velvet bow across the back of her hair. Her bouquet was of pink and fuchsia waterlilies tied with pink satin ribbon. • The bride mitered on the ami of hef onndfather, William James Bai ley, or Clinton, S. C., who gave her in marriage. « She was never lovelier than in her handsome wedding gown of white duchess lace .over satin which en hanced her petrician beauty. Her veil was caught to her hair, with or ange blosaoms. Her only ornaments were a beautiful cameo set in pearls which was a gift of the groom and a handsome gold bracelet set with pearls and amethysts which belonged to her paternal grandmother, the late Mrs. William James Bailey. She carried a bridal bouquet of gardenias' and bovardia. The bride was met it the altar by, the groom and his best man, John Buchanan Adams of Atlanta. Mrs. William Cyrus Bailey, mother of the bride, was stunning in a chif fon dress df flowered print with a draped sweetheart neckline and flowing skirt Her flowers were yel low callas. * Mrs. George M. Brooke, of Lex ington, Vs., mother of the groom, was handsome in a gown of blue lace with which she wore a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Frank Fleming, Sr., grand mother of the bride, was handsome in black marquisette with a shoulder corsage of gardenias. ' Immediately following the cere mony Mrs. William Cyrus Bailey en tertained kt her home on Monte Sano avenue with a brilliant recep tion. > ’ The house was attractively deco rated with bowls of white lilies, pink and blue hydrangeas, ■ and white gladioli. ' » r Forming the receiving line were Mrs. Bailey,. Mr. Bailey, the bridal couple, and bridesmaids. Refreshments were served in the garden which was charmingly deco rated wth many vari-colored lan terns for the occasion. The bride’s table was centered with a wedding cake decorated with gardenias and lilies. This was flanked on either salad and sweet courses were served ”- "^ “«• to t wen tv friends nf the hnnnree entertained the Susanna Wesley Misses Elizabeth and Ann Fleming, Bowls of roses and sweet neas and' Bible class Broad Street Methodist; cousins of the bride, kept the bride’s “y ananeXJS d££ated the church •» home ot the former onibook. — ivy arrangements oecoratea tne evening Later.in the evening Mr. and Mrs. rooms for the occasion. Mrs. Boland ... ■ „ ~ and Mrs. Dillard Boland, also a re-L The lmn * •»<* dmin * room* ot the Brooke left for a wedding tnp to cent bride, who was a special guest, * ome were and arrangements Cape May; N. J. For travel Mrs. |Of roses, gladioli, and hydrangeas both the day and night classes at a! ATTENTION, LADIES! 100 Calling farewell picnic in the beautiful back " ‘ yard of her home. After serving an enjoyable picnic lunch, tennis enjoyed. SAT. *T SAW IT Df THE CHRON ICLE.* THANK YOU. Cards, 50 Informals and 50 Envel- on platinum parchment paper with engraved plate. Modern design. All for $3.50. Chronicle Publishing Co., Phone 74. « SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE — At small prettily appointed tables; _ M ”’ John D - Yarborough, lari ovtrl varawa ' AlFS. Xi «l • X V were remembered by the hostesses with gifts of linen. During the eve ning an array of attractive packages were presented the honor guest. were used at vantage points. Little Jackie Franks entertained the guests with an acrobatic dance and later a number of games and contests were enjoyed. Mrs.' Floyd Hitt and Miss Pearl { Hitt assisted the hostesses in serving Annual 'Rat' Reception ^ The ^ anmJd V ^-e<eption honoring' ^ ^ . . . , .. .. .. and cookies to the thirty members attending. t > freshmen at Presbyterian college was given on Friday evening by the Presbyterian College Christian asso ciation, assisted by the College Dames. A profusion of summer flowers featuring roses and gladioli were used throughout the spacious rooms of the association building. Mrs. Kenneth Baker, president of the College Dames, and Prof. Baker introduced to the receiving line com posed of Dr. William P. Jacobs, pres ident of the college, Mrs. Jacobs^ Col. Paul D r Strong, Major Walter C. Guy, Col. and Mrs. Alexander H. Cummings, Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Spen cer, Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Roberts, Bobby Schwanebeck, president of the association. Miss Betty Hunter, Billy Culp, president of the student body, and Miss Elliott Jacobs. < Ice cream and cookies were served to about one hundred and fifty fac ulty members, freshmen, and young ladies invited for the occasion. fKTORy? Everyone likes Jo gee tke V flfgn for victory, but it’s nursec’ bills. s. w. Wells-Johnson Rites Solemnized Saturday At four o’clock Saturday afternoon Miss Helen Clarice Wells became the bride of Robert Edgar Johnson in a quiet ceremony takipg place, at the Baptist parsonage. Rev. W. N. Long officiated at the rites in the presence of the immediate {pnilies. The bride was becomingly attired in a navy sheer dress with ndvytand white accessories. With this she wore a corsage of sweetheart roses. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left for a trip to the mountains of North Carolina, after which they will be at home with the groom’s mother on South Broad -■*- A. » street., Thgi bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Wells of Mount Holly, N. C. She graduated from Presbyterian college in 1941 and for the past year taught in the Cross Hill school. At present she holds a position with the local draft board. She is an attractive young woman of pleasing personality and since coming to Clinton has made many friends. The groom is the son of Mrs. J. B. Johnson and the late Mr T Johnson of this city, and is engaged in business here. Boiley-Brooke Wedding Of 'Interest Here Augusta, Ga., June 15.—One of the most brilliant events of the early summer season was the marriage of miss jTances Fleming zuuiejr ina George Mercer Brooke, Jr M of Lex ington, Va., which occurred last Sat urday night at nine o’clock at St Paul's Episcopal church. „ The Rev. Hamilton West rector, performed the ceremony in the enee of an outstanding of friends and relativee. The churck was beautifully < rated with white gladioli, white nies and hundreds, of lighted candles. Prior to the ceremony st rendered a pro of nuptial music consisting of of CavgUMrfa Rusticana, In My Garden, by In BeQ Firestone, Ave Maria, by Gounod, Because, by Massenet and Romance, by Ruben- The traditional wedding Brooke chose a stunning costume of gold and black print with a gold bolero Jacket with cuffs and lapels of matching print Her turban was of matching material and her acces sories were of black. Mrs. Brooke attended Tubman high school and later graduated from Sweet Briar college, Sweet Briar, Va. The groom is a graduate of Vir ginia Military Institute and received his master’s degree from Washington and Lee jonivesity in Lexington, Va. rices Today For Mrs. J. L. Simpson . Lost Rites for Beloved Woman At Hurricane * Cemetery This After noon. Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie A. Simpson, 79, who died at the local hospital early yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon (Thurs day) at 4 o’clock from the graveside in Hurricane cemetery near here. The services will be conducted by her pastor, the Rev. J. H. Kohler, of North Broad Street Methodist church. Active pallbearers will be: S. Gflry Dillard, A. L. Neighbors, Andy Bi Young, Sr., C. H. McCrary, George Watts Copeland and Edgar C. Taylor. ' The body will remain at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. Roy Pitts, until the hour of service. Mrs. Simpson became quite* 1U tyfonday and was removed from her home here to the hospital where she soon passed away. The unexpected announcement of her death brought genuine regret to her many friends who will join with her family in mourning her death. Mrs. Simpson was bom in New berry county on Sept 12, 1862, but had been a resident of Laurens coun- ty for the past 45 years. In 1917 she moved to the city from the Hur ricane section and had resided here since then. Her husband, the late James L. Simpson, preceded her to the grave in 1928. Mrs. Simpson was twice married, her first husband being Pinkney M. Denson. Fom this Union one son survives, W. S. Denson, of this city. From her second marriage to Mr. Simpson two children survive, Mrs. W. Roy Pitts and Goyne L Simpson, both of this city. Also surviving are three step-sons, W. H. Simpson and G. Robert Simpson of this city, and M J.. Simpson of Laurens. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Mrs. Simpson was a noble gentle woman'of beautiful Christian charac ter.' She lived a quiet life character ized by gentleness and modesty, loy alty and love for her family and friends. Possessing many fine traits of character, she was admired for her gentle disposition and kindness. Her passing brings sorrow to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Boy Scouts To Attend Camp Parkinsoiv-Pressly Vows At Due West Of Interest Here Id a beautiful ceremony performed in the Due West Associate Reformed Presbyterian church Tuesday eve ning, June 9, Lt Henry Pressly, chaplain in the United States army, was married to Mist Sara Parkinson of Due West The officiating minis ters were the father of the groom. Dr. J. H. Pressly, of Statesville, N. C., and Dr. R. C. Grier of Due West. The j ring ceremony was used. The stately church was a scene of beauty with its decorations of baiqboo fronds, ferns, gladioli, and its chaste cande- labras. The pre-nuptial piano music was by Mrs. Avery Hunt of Anderson, who played “Traumerei” apd 'The Evening Star” from Tannhauser. Mrs. Anna C. Tate of Erskine college, sang “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” and "Because.” The usher-groomsmen were Fred Beard of.Shelby, N. C., Roland Haw thorne df Anderson, Edwin Brown 1 Parkinson and Dr. Gordon Parkinson of Due West. . j The bridesmaids were Misses Ya« rins Garrison of Easley, Elizabeth gnd Julia* Pressly of Statesville, N. C., Sallie Wright of Louisville, Ga. [words a minute on the typewriter. the usher- un- They wore dresses of pink marqui sette and carried bouquets. The matron of honor was Mrs. Harold McCown of Conway, who word a dress of blue marquisette and carried i bouquet of carnations and iuinE. * The bride was handsomely gowned hi Duchess satin, trimmed with seed pearls around a sweetheart neckline. Her veil was illusion with okange blossoms and a Juliet cap. Her bou quet was of white rosea and ferns. The flower girl was lovely Mary Parkinson of Due West, who wore a pink net trimmed with blue. The bride was given away by her father, Dr. Gilbert Gordon Parkinson. The Rev. W. L. Pressly v of Greenwood, eras the best man. , .' The bride, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Parkinson of Due West, is an unusually, yttractiye .and talented young woman. She is a graduate of Erskine college and for four yean successfully taught in the Thorn Well orphanage schools of this city, a po sition she rasigned to go to Cairo, Egypt, whore ska taught three yean, afoe* returning home two yean ago The following promotions were presented at the troop court of honor Monday: First class Scouts, Lonnie McMillian and Ferdie Jacobs; merit badges, Lonnie McMUian for me chanical drawing; Ferdie Jacobs for music; Murphey Timmerman for mechanical drawing and handicraft The following boys will leave Sun day for Camp Old Indian for a week’s stay: James Chandler, Karl Johnson, John Hunter, Ferdie Jacobs, Lonnie McMilliap, Bobby Owens, John Pitts, David Tribble, John Co ker, and Murphey Timmerman. Business School Session Closes The Perry Business school of Brunswick, Ga., opened a school here in the Jacobs building on January 27, and closed last week at the com pletion of 100 school days. Twenty pupils started and only three dropped out during the course. The teacher, Miss Myra Gerrard of Yazoo, Miss., said it was one.of the largest and best classes the school had ever con ducted. f. A large number of the pupils only took broken courses so they received certificates, to receive a diploma, one must take, a complete course, pass on all subjects, average 42 and be able to take shorthand dicta tion at the rate of 100 words a min ute, officials state. ( Those completing their courses in ful) and receiving diploma* were: Mias ' Elizabeth Hlcklin of Chester, Min Doris Bozard of Goldville, C. 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