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Thundoy. July 2/1942 = y THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Poge Three SOCIETY EVEHTC, aUB MD CHUKH NEWS OF inEREST . TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 THIS II Rolling hills and grassy plains Winding rivers, country lanes. Mountains tall and stately stand Gazing on the fertile land. Crowded cities, dusty air Farms and ranches, fresh and fair, Atmosphere of peace and love Faithfulness to Him Above. Happy people, proud to be Living in a land so free. —Eleanor Downing. traying the bridal theme. A feature of the entertainment was a contest in the form of a love story with names Parties Given For Myra Adair's Guests Myra Adair entertained with an enjoyable prom party on Thursday evening at her home in College View honoring her guests, Marjorie Smith of Kinards, and Imogene Smith of Abbeville. The guests included a large number of the younger set. During the evening proms were enjoyed. Delicious refreshments were served. During the week a number of in formal parties were given honoring Myra’s guests. Wednesday Cornelia AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered On Our Rounds. 'Share Your Car' Clubs To Be Formed X State civilian defense officials have undertaken the job of forming ’Share Your Car” clubs for the pur pose of conserving gasoline and have of flpwers as answers. The prize twoj H|irrIi entertained with a spend-the- terian college in June, identical gifts, won by Miss Jo Cope-1 ^ Thursday afternoon Grace land, was m turn presented to the young invited some girls in for cards notified members of the local civilian Friends of MISS ELIZABETH committee that details of the plan BARNES will be interested to know;are being sent here, she left this week for Sumter where: ^ local co^uee will be charg- she has accented a secretarial posi- promoting the formation of, — ^ „ M *f s such clubs, membership in which is, indicated the state was. within $900,- daughter of Mr. required of those seeking supplemen- 000 ot reaching the June goal. How- Barnes, was graduated from Presby- ^ rations under the permanent gas ever * he “id. 36 counties had turned applications if the applicant hae simply neglected to take advantage of share-ride possibilities^ : • JULY BOND QUOTA $4.32#,— Columbia, June 29. —William P. Bowers, state war bond administra tor, said today South Carolina’s quota for July purchases of bonds has been set at $4,320,000 1 — approximately $1,000,000 more than the June quota. Bowers said preliminary reports Mrs. Milam Hostess To Friends At Bridge In a pretty setting of roses and gladioli, Mrs. M. D. Milam, Jr., was hostess at bridge on Friday after noon at her home on North Broad street. Three tables were in play during the afternoon, with high score prize going to Miss Ella Little McCrary, and consolation prize to Mrs. Ray Pitts. After cards a chicken salad course was served with punch. Miss Bailey Entertains 'Friendly Dozen' Club Miss Connie Bailey delightfully entertained members of the Friendly Dozen club and a few additional guests at her home on Thursday af ternoon. Guests assembled for an informal hour amid a setting of/cgladioli and roses. For refreshments, the dining table was handsomely appointed in crystal with a central arrangement featuring carnations and at each brides. Later in the evening party dainties, including sandwiches, a sweet course and London fog were enjoyed. B.Y.P.U. Group Enjoys Picnic On Tuesday everting about twenty members of the Baptist Young Peo ple’s union gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Sumerel. A boun tiful picnic supper, served on the attractive lawn, was enjoyed and later'the group gathered around a large open fire for an hour of fun. Party Given For Dancing Class Pupils Saturday evening Misses Marcia Galloway and Ame Jacobs enter tained the pupils of their dancing class and a number of additional guests at the former’s home in Col lege View. Dancing was enjoyed and delicious refreshments served. Washington Visitor Honored With Party Honoring her cousin, Jimmy Kelly, of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Suber; Miss Doris Suber entertained on Thursday evening. Guests, members of the younger place was a small corsage. Salad and, were to meet Mr, sweet courses were served. " and later supper was enjoyed day morning Lillian Dillard talned with a card party cious refreshments were Friday afternoon Mrs. R. and Mrs. I. M. Smith with a swimming party at berry swimming pool. La cious picnic lunch was Bobby Cummings invii friends for a party on ning. ' J Anne Owens invited a number of girls in for a watermelon cutting on Saturday afternoon. Delicious waters melon was served. " Mrs. J. F. Workman Dies At Holly Hill Death Comes To Beloved Woman of Community While On Visit To Her Daughter. Mrs. Mary Bonds Workman, 60, of the Hopewell section, widow of John Floyd Workman, died early last Thursdky morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Poole, at Holly Hill where she was visiting. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the residence of a son, Hugh Bonds Kelly, were entertained informally Workman, with the Rev. C. F. Allen and during the evening ice cream and Rev. S. B. White of Goldville as Announcement^ Of Interest Here An announcement of interest here to friends and relatives is that of the engagement of Miss Mary Marchant, daughter of Mrs. Martin Luther Mar- chant of Greenville,' and the late Mr. Marchant, ta Lieut. Edward Kenneth Burdette, Jr., U. S. army, Fort Ban ning, Ga. The wedding will take place later this summer. Li&it Burdette is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kenneth Burdette of Charleston, former Clinton resi dents, and has a number of relatives here. Joint Hostesses Honor Mrs. Speoke ... I cookies were served. Lovely bowls of roses adorned the living room where the young people gathered for the evening. Joint Hostesses Honor Bride-Elect At Party Mrs. I. B. Copeland and Miss Dor othy Taylor were joint hostesses on Monday evening at the home of the former, complimenting Miss Mae Wier, bride-elect, with a lingerie shower. Varied arrangements of summer flowers, gladioli, roses and zinnias predominating, were used throughout the the rooms of the- home. Salad and sweet courses were served to about twenty-five friends of the hon- oree invited for the occasion. During A ,„oo i the evening the hostess’ daughter, thp Joe Copeland, presented the shower the informal seated tea £iven by a£iss j # crif+c iuiieo w^ ^ « Irene Workman, Mias Ella Little Mc- °' “T. ^ Crary and Miss Elisabeth Boland at 0pen * d and passed amon * the gueste ' the Workman home on Saturday af Wier-Katzberg Engagement Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wier, of this temoon at five o’clock honoring Mrs. J. B. Speake, who was recently mar ried. Close friends of the honoree were invited to call and during the tea city, announce the engagement of hour dainty sandwiches, punch and J their daughter, Mae, to Dr. Arthur cookies were served. Gladiolf with J. Katzberg of New York and Balti- bowls of roses used at vantage points i more. The wedding will take place at beautifully decorated the receiving,an early date. rooms of the home for the afternoon 1 The bride-elect has recently corn- party. Mrs. Speake was presented a lovely gift as a remembrance of the occasion. By Recent Brides Honored Miss Edwards Complimenting Mrs. F. M. Boland, j Georgetown Medical school in Wash- pleted her training at South Balti more General hospital, Baltimore. The groom-elect is a native of New York and has been practicing in Bal timore while taking, post graduate surgical work at the South Balti more hospital since graduation from Jr., and Mrs. Dillard Boland, recent' ington, D. C. He has been called for brides, Miss More thy Edwards en-; active army service. »rtained on last Wednesday eve-j Miss Wier left Tuesday night for .ling, inviting twelve friends of the Baltimore and they plan to be mar the officiating ministers. The com mitment service was not held until yesterday morning at 11 o’clock at Hopewell church cemetery, the delay being made awaiting the arrival of a son, W. M. Workman, from San Bemadino, California. The service was attended by a large gathering of friends and the many beautiful floral offerings placed upon the mound were indicative of the love and es teem in which she was held. Pallbearers were Thad McCrackin, George Young, Otis Suber, G. W. Hollingsworth, C. R. Workman and Joe H. Bonds. Mrs. Workman was a devoted member of Shady Grove Presbyte rian chuirh. ^a Christian woman pos sessing many admirable traits of character. She was loved and ad mired by all who knew her for her sweet personality, kind disposition, and unselfish spirit. The news of her death brings genuine regret to many who join with the family in mourn ing her passing. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Richard Buford of Clinton, Mrs. E. H. Poole and Mrs. F. H. Shuler of Holly Hill; four sons, Joe T. Workman of Waco, Texas, W. M. Workman, United States army, A happy ’’get-together” was hold on Tuesday when MRS. X ,J> BLA LOCK Was hostess at dinner to a number of former neighbors. A spec ial guest for the “spend-the-day” party was Mrs. N. P. Dow of Knox ville, Tenn., the former Miss Flor ence Rantln, of this city. • Other guests included Mrs. George Bailey, Mrs. Arthur Little, Mrs. B. Bailey, Mrs. Jack Anderson, and Miss Agnes Milling. jp-- ! rationing program starting July 22. The state OPA office explained the relationship of the car-pool plan to the rationing program as follows: In general, motorists who apply only for basic or “A” ration books at school sites on July 9, 10 and 11 will not be asked for information about their car pooling efforts. Only those who apply later, at war price and rationing boards, for sup plementary allotments will be re in only partial reports. quired to giye information on what they have or have not done to share Friends of MISS HELEN WHAM thri^car with other persons in the will be interested to learn she has re- locallty ^ gettlng 40 and from signed as teacher in the Florida wor ** Street school and accepted a position If the appUcant for supplementary in the Parker School district. Miss coupon books is a member of a car “pool” or share-ride club, and if, as Birth Announcements YOUNG Sergeant and Mrs. Sterlin Young announce the birth of a son Satur day, June 27, at Hays hospital. KAY t . Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ray announce the birth of a daughter, Sara Clax- top, June 30, at Hays,hospital. Mrs. Ray before marriage was Miss Fran ces Crosby of Union. Wham and her mother, Mrs. Will J. Wham, will move this week to Greenville. DR. D. O. RHAME, JR., on Mon day had the experience of making his firsV* solo flight Dr. - Rhame, along with a number of other citi zens, is enrolled for pilot traininig ‘at Giles flying service. fcAVIS WORKMAN, son of Mrs. Nene D. Workman, has entered the Nashville Aircraft school, Nashville, Tenn., as a skilled trainee, for a three months training period, after which he will probably be employed by the Vultee Aircraft corporation of that city. Prior to entering the aircraft school Mr. ' Workman was employed in the machihe shop of Joanna Textile Mills. His friends here will be interested to learn of his entering a field of work in which he ha^ shown remarkable aptitude. 7 items of news from Clinton men in iefrvice: LT.-COL. WALTER A. JOHNSON,! after spending a few days leave at his home here, left Tuesday for anti-aircraft duty at Camp Tyson, Tenn. He was accompanied home by; Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Miss: Peggy Johnson, who had been with' him at Camp Crowder, Missouri, and Fort Eustis, Va., before his transfer | to Camp Tyson. Among four men accepted at the 1 Navy recruiting station open in New-1 berry postoffice each Thursday is' CHARLES E. BURNETT, son of| Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burnett, of this, city. Final physical examination will be given in Columbia and if qualified he will be enlisted and sent to the Naval Training Station in Nor folk, Va., for preliminary training. POWELL M. FREEMAN has re cently been promoted to the rank of major. Major Freenman, the son of M. M. Freeman of this city, is di rector of training at the advanced; pursuit fighter pilot school at Spence Field, Moultrie, Ga. SERGEANT HOMER OWENS, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Owens, has been transferred from the Marine prqvided under the regulations, he shows evidence of needing more gas oline for more occupational driving than the basic “A” book provides, he may be judged eligible by the local board for a supplementary allotment. Under the war price and rationing regulations, local war and rationing boards have the power to deny such AID TO VICTORY PLEASE RETURN METAL HANGERS FOR RE-USE. We Ask Your Cooperatlon- Pleaae Don’t Forget. BUCHANAN'S n honortes. In the living room quantities of roses were attractively arranged por- ried within the Alexandria, Va. next few days in A CHILD'S PLAY MAY MEAN YOU'LL PAY If your should Red* dentally injure w*—»eone uad cIrIib is outdo RgRsnst -you. Ask.us Rbout PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, complete protection for yourself end femily. Issued by The JSXaM. Cesuelty end f^. ty c^ P “ r o£ H,rt ' zoro, L/Opni S. W, SUMEREL, Agent CLINTON, 8. C. Miss Mildred Hipp Weds Lt. Oscar L Johnson In Home Ceremony In a quiet wedding characterized by simple beauty, Miss Mildred Hipp became the bride of Lt. Oscar Laval Johnson in a ceremony taking place at the home of the bride on Thurs day evening at 9 o’clock. Rev. C. J. Matthews of Newberry, officiated, using the ring ceremony in the pres ence of members of the immediate families. Handsome urns 6f pink and laven der gladioli banked the mantel and fireplace) forming a lovely setting for the nuptial vows. Elsewhere in the home were artistic arrangements of pastel-tinted summer flowers. The bride was becomingly attired itt a navy dress with matching ac cessories. Her flowers were a cor sage of white gladioli. Immediately after the ceremony punch and sandwiches were served the wedding guests. . The bride is the daughter of Mae B. Hipp of this city, and. the late Mary'Hunter Little Hipp, both mem bers of widely connected families of this community. She is a graduate of Newberry college and for several years past has been a member of the facuhjy of Washington Consolidated school at Parksvilie. The groom, a native of Newberry county, is a graduate of Clemson col lege. He has been called into service in the army and holdsithe rank of second lieutenant He has Just com pleted technical study at the Har vard university laboratory and is at tached to the signal corps. Lieut and Mrs. Johnson will make their home in Arlington Heights, Msss.j for the present San Bernadino, CaL, Hugh Bonds and j base at New River( N c t to San A. C. Workman of the home place; two sisters, Mrs. S. P. McCrackin and Miss Ruth Bonds; one brother, Ed W. Bonds, of the Shady Grove com munity. ^ x « ' Templeton Resigns x School Post Here David S. Templeton, principal of Academy Street school for the past year, has resigned to accept the po sition of assistant principal of the Behnettsville high school and direc tor of student activities. He is a na tive of Owings in this county, and came here last year from Ninety Six where he successfully taught several years. Mr. and Mrs. Templeton have been identified with the educational, civic and church life of the community during their residence here and have made many friends who* will regret to learn they are to leave the city at an early date. Mr. Templeton is a member of the Kiwanis club and made an excellent record for the year as coach of the high school baseball team. He and Mrs. Temple- Francisco, Calif. CAPTAIN B. F. WINGARD, for merly at Fort Eustis, Va., is now lo cated at Camp Davis, N. C. WATTS DAVIS spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Davis, Sr., enroute from Camp Stewart, Ga., to officers’ train ing school at Camp Davis, near Wil mington, N. C. GEORGE R. BLALOCK, medical corps, 178th Field Artillery, Camp Blanding, Fla., has been promoted toi the rank of major. Major Blalock entered service at "Fort Bragg, N. C., with the Laurens national guard unit in January, 1941. HENRY M. YOUNG, JR., of this city, has completed a four-months training period at Keesler Field, Miss. He will be awarded his di ploma Friday and transferred to a post. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Young, Miss Nancy, Grace and Davis .Young left Tuesday to spend several days with their son and brother. EDWIN W. STEWART, son of Mrs. Lila C. Stewart, of this city, has been promoted at Fort Hancock, N. J., from private, first class to cor poral. Several welcomed letters, the first tnV) UVY^ oN Servt ce «»ke clothes < There u a pleesure in buying and wearing ndw clochca. But there'j • necority far more important jun now. Your Govenunanc baa aaked you to-prolong the life of the clothes yon have by keeping them clean and having them cleaned when needed. Ineiat upon quality cleaning, it is • more thorough and gentler. If yon need new clothes, buy enduring - quality, and take cue of with quality cleaning. • • - — # Priam m Talar flagaka Upaa 9appMt \ Meai’s Sait Quality Cleaned M« Plain Dress Quality Cleaned 66c Member National Association Dyers and Cleaners ton’s successor has been the board of trustees. made BRIEFS.. ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Week-End Trips .; Visitors ton are members of the First Pres- byterian church, while Mrs. Temple- j in thirteen weeks, were received last ton holds the office'of recording sec- ; week by Mr and Mrs j T Pack retaiy of the Womans Auxiliary of from ^ JOHN WILLIAM Sduth Carolina presbytery. ‘ PACK, , of the U. S. navy. Mr. Pack, No announcement of Mr. Tempi*?-1 wbo ^ on th e battleship Washington, by i writes: “I’m well and happy as can be, somewhere in the far East. I don’t guess I will be at home until we settle the score with the AXES.” He will be remembered here as the bass singer with the pack quartet. ^ j ROBERT McLEES has been trans-1 (fired from Keesler Field, Miss., to Langley Field, Va. WALTER B. TODD, of Camp Gor- 1 don, Ga., son d>f Mr. and Mrs. J. Reed Todd, was promoted last week to; captain. This is a singular honor, as' Captain Todd is only 24 years of age.' He is now commanding officer of Company L, 8th Infantry, Motorized Division, Camp Gordon. Also of in- Mrs. Wilson Tison and son, of Es- till, are visiting her mother, Mrs. A. P. Little. Friends of Mrs.' William Bailey Owens will* be interested to know | terest is the fact that Captain Todd she has accepted a position in the office of William P. Jacobs. Mrs. M. E. Cur lee of Winnsboro, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John W. Little. * ^ of the * EASTERN STAR TO MEET The local chapter. 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