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Thursdoy, December 17,1942 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Page Three r -\ TheWOMAN’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS, OUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST...... . TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 BELOVED CLINTON COUPLE WED 50 YEARS Beeman Entertains Thomwell Boys Walter Beeman, manage/* of the orphanage poultry farm, entertained Philippian^ 2:15. The music was given by Mrs. Heath Copeland and ! the auxiliary choir. Prophets were Mrs. R. S. Owens and Mrs. Frank j Kellers, and characters were boys! the boys employed on the farm on and 8' rls from the young people’s 1 Saturday with a turkey dinner at' organization. Lesh infirmary. , At the close of the program the Small tables were prettily ap-Uoy Gift offering was taken for pointed and adorned with poinset-1 ministerial relief. The meeting was tias. A three course dinner was closed with the benediction by the served to sixteen guests. Assisting' pastor, Rev. J. K. Roberts. Mr. Beeman in entertaining andi • serving were Miss Nell Carmichael, iTknrnwp11 Punik Miss Frances Leonard and Miss Eve- | * n °rnweil TlipilS lyn Robertson. Present Program * ^~, r i Misses Clyde Smith and Luva Mc- A.R.P. Children Present Donald presented their music stu- , . . D r dents in recital at the Thofnwell V~nnsrmas rageont I auditorium on Saturday evening. Children of the.Associate Reform- Robert Mann was announcer for ed Presbyterian church presented a Miss Smith’s program and Warren Christmas pageant at the church on Gam bell for Miss McDonald. An en- last evening. jjoyable musical program was rend- Following the exercises gifts were; ered after which Richard Allen en- presented the children by Santa' tertained guests with a marionette Claus from a beautifully decorated show, tree. During the entertainment Christmas carols were played by , Mrs. A. B. Blakely, Jr. The pro- #| B gram committee was composed ofj Joy Oil I r rogrOITl Mrs. Harry Bolick, chairman, Mrs. j The Auxiliary of Thomwell Mem- —L. M. Wilson' and Mrs. Irene Todd.; orlal church Christmas program, “To Guide Our Thomwell Auxiliary Has concomitants. Good King Wenceslas, Bruce Galloway, of Goldville, and his pages, six tiny boys from Gold less with desire to express other than his voracious appetite, the boar’s head Was already before him, and ville, evidenced not only vocal but made a proposal to the Queen that histrionic ability. After Father Christmas, John Hollatid Hunter, found that he was expected and more than welcome, according to the shotfts from the musicians, State they, too, sing. The Queen ac quiesced after a feeble attempt to point-, out the absurdity of such a suggestion. The King’s enthusiasm mounted; he all but joined the Lords Training School girls, he gave full and Ladies of the Co\irt after asking expression to his hearty, jovial spir- 1 that all dance. The Yule Log was it and . all but joined the Country brought in and ladies of the Court People, State Training School em- ! ployes, in their dance. The Wassail- were m a flutter as they raced to sit just ore time to bring good luck. The ers* small children from Goldville, herald (Miss Lois Blakely) and I wandered about the hall, giving greetings and begging alms in true : characteristic manner. The Morris | Dancers, six girls from Clinton high |schOhl, were admitted to add their offering to. the King and Queen. I Father Christmas asked that the Scullery Maids, Training School girls, be brought in. The King grew rest- housekeeper (Misfr Norma Hallett) were ever-mindful of their duties as loyal servants of the King and Queen. ) j ' The twentieth century was reestab lished By strains of “The Star Span gled BahrYer’’ as the Boy Scouts en tered with the United States Hag and '(Continued on page six) MR. AND MRS. R. F. ADAIR, above, of this city, observed the 50th anniversary of their wedding on Monday evening. December 14, With a lovely reception at their home bn East Carolina avenue. The^are the parents Of eight children, twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. high school faculty in the home eco- : age, Alaska. The latter three, because ^ nomics department several years. jof the distance, were unable to be Following' a wedding trip, the here for the happy family occasion. at Moody-Mrv and-Mrs^ Adair also have 12 Field. Feet Into The Way of Peace.” . _ _ a • • Mrs. L. Ross Lynn had charge of MlVOIKl MfS. R. F. Adair Baptist Glass Enjoys Christmas Party On Tuesday evening the HelWT 1 members who gave articles on the Anderson Sunday school class of the! 1 ^- Miss Julia Porter discussed Wp/J/Jipn Anniversary the progran. and was assisted ^Celebrate Golden A beautiful reception was given on Woman’s Society of Christian Ser- Monday evening when Mr. and Mrs. 1 vice of Broad Street Methodist Robert Franklin Adair belebrated church on Monday afternoon, offi- their golden wedding anniversary at cers were elected for the coming First Baptist church held their an-!“ What Happens To Our Joy Gift.’ nual Christmas party at the church, j Short talks on Ministerial Relief were Appropriate Christmas decorations 8 iven b y Miss Helen Porter, Mrs. were used, and Mrs. Frank Fowler! James Bra dley and Mrs. Hugh Shan- and Mrs. Tom Cooper were in charce non - Tbe president of the auxiliary! . . . c- . ,• of the entertatomS. Sizes were Mid the chairman of each of the thc.r home on East Carohna avenue, year circles lighted candles while the joy gift offering was being received. Mrs. Bessie E. Godfrey closed the program with prayer. grandchildren and one great-grand child. Methodist Society _ Elects New Officers At the regular meeting of the won by Mrs. Wallace Franks, Mrs. Rembert Truluck, and Mrs. Clayte Ray. Later in the evening a salad and sweet course with coffee Was served. . ' Baptist Business Circle Meets With Mrs. Leake The. Business Woman’s circle of the First Baptist church met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Joe Leake, with Miss Margaret Hollis and Miss Agnes Davis as assistant hostesses. Mrs. Clayte Ray was elected chairman and Miss Agnes Davis secretary-treasurer. Miss Irene Workman read an interesting Christ mas story, at the conclusion of which the hostesses' served Russian tea, sandwiches, fruit cake and nuts. Mrs. Edwards Gives Tea For Society Members Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist church were invited on Monday afternoon immediately fol lowing the meeting to an informal tea at the home of Mrs. J. V. Ed wards. The home was beautifully decorat ed in the holiday motif with ever greens, candles and reindeer. An in teresting “Quaker” contest was con- During the evening 150 friends and relatives called to extend their con gratulations and good wishes and to mingle with friends of long standing. The informal affair was marked with a spirit of cordiality and friendship. The Adair home was elaborately The devotional was in o charge of Mrs. C. D. Pitts with several mem bers taking part. Dr. John G. Bard en rendered several musical selec tions. After the reports of officers, the society presented Mrs. J. V. Ed wards, president for the past year, adorned with a profusion of lovely | with a handsome vase as a, token of I flowers—giant yellow chrysanthe- appreciation of her services, jnums, Talisman roses, yellow snap- following officers elected will dragons and carnations sent by ^ installed at the January meeting: friends and relatives for the special n , . .. . occasion. Sprays of pine banked the ^President - Mrs. Edwards, reelect- Vice-President—Mrs. W. H. Simp son. . • • v . Recording Secretary—Mrs. S. C. ducted with the prize being awarded was lovely in a floor-length Mrs. Walter Guy. Hot chocolate, fruit cake, cookies and Christmas candies were served. The hostess was assisted in entertaining^ and serv ing by Mrs. C. H. McCrary, Mrs. Roy B. Adair. Study Club Meets With Mrs. Adair Mrs. R. C. Adair entertained the'Pitts and Mrs. P Study club on Wednesday afternoon for the December meeting. Miss Margaret Webb An interesting and appropriate: D . , £ d * Ci. * I* program on the celebration of Christ- Bride Ot rVt. MripUng mas in various lands was given by Mrs. C. B. Betts, including the origin and significance of the American Christmas. Several appropria t e poems were read. Later in the afternoon Mrs. Adair served Charlotte russe, coffee and fruit cake. • Of interest to friends here of the bride is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Margaret Webb of Dawson, Ga., to Pvt. Curtis Salter Stripling of Moody Field, Valdosta, and Camilla, Ga. The marriage took place at high noon Friday in a lovely ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Webb. The bride mantels and bright open Ares added attractiveness to the scene. Welcoming the guests as they ar rived were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Pitts. Receiving in the living room Dunlap, were Mr. and Mrs. Adair, the bride! Corresponding Secretary and bridegroom of 50 years. Mrs. !R oy Casque. Treasurer—Mrs Mrs. gown of blaek crepe with sequin !p. tts trimming at the neckline and sleeves. Lo ^ Her flowers were a corsage of Joanna pi Hill roses.. Also receiving were mem-; bers of the immediate family,: Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Henderson, Mrs. Mar ion Brown, B. Henderson, Watland Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Adair, Say Merry Christmas With Flowers There Is No Brighter or Cheerier Gift Than Flowers Let us keep faith and courage shining by making this Christmas happier, “brighter and more memorable for those we know and love. Visit Our Greenhouse Now Presbyterian Auxiliary . Presents Pageant The Auxiliary Christmas program of the First Presbyterian church was presented Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the church. Mrs. L. S. McMillian, secretary of Christian | ceremony a wedding luncheon Education was in charge of the pro- served the guests, gram and presented a pageant, “Like Stars In A Dark World,” taken from Local Treasurer — Mrs. Hubert - , I Study—Mrs. J.‘W. Cole-! man. > | Secretary of Student Work—Mrs. G. W. Hollingsworth. . , , _ * _. • », «i. Secretary of Supplies—Mrs. J. B. Chris Adair, Jr., Myra Adair, Mr. and Dail , J? rS ^. Ut L e ? ge I !! r M and T M M 1 Secretary or Social Relations- Duckett Adair, Mr. and Mrs. I. M Adair, and Herbert Adair. In the dining room Mrs. J. wil1 ' m ^nd* Pitts. Dillard and Mrs. T. J. Blalock pre-1 Secretary of Publicity—Mrs. A. S. sided at either end of the beautifully RumDh _ . _ _* A _ J 1 la*. a* ** aJ a* < A 4 If* M 4 • Mrs. J. H. Kohler. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Ray- appointed table and cut cake and poured coffee. Centering the lace- covered table was a low silver bowl of yellow roses and fern flanked by four tall burning tabers in silver can- chose for the occasion an ensemble ^ dlesticks. Silver bon-bon dishes of mints and nuts were placed at inter vals. Elsewhere in the room, which lighted, with soft candlelight, of blue victory crepe, worn with a black and yellow hat and black ac cessories. Her flowers were talisman roses arranged in a corsage tied with age tied with carnations, chrysanthemums and fern blue ribbon. Immediate!^ after the, were effectively used for decorations. was was' Secretary of Children’s Division— Mrs. John G. Barden. Secretary of Baby Division—Mrs. S. D. Dawkins. Secretary of Spiritual Life—Mrs. W. G. Coker; ,v Committee for Suppers—Mrs. B. H. Henry, Mrs. Roy Pitts, Mrs. C. H. McCrary and Mrs. S. A. Pitts. Chairmen of Circles—No. 1, Mrs. Ralph 'Blakely; No. 2, Mrs. Eugene Mrs. Stripling, as Miss Webb, was a popular member of the Clinton Give Stationery The Appreciated, Useful Gift We have a full assortment attractively boxed, in love ly shades and weaves of highest quality, and reasonably priced. Buy now for Christmas since H is ahnost impos sible to replenish stocks. MILITARY STATIONERY Just what the young man in service will delight to receive. Beautifully engraved in gold with United States Army, Navy, Marine and Air Corps insignia. > CHRISTMAS CARDS ' Place your order now to avoid disappointment. ’ * i ’ . - • - • b Chronicle Pub. Company Serving were: Misses Virginia Dill-| Hiu . No 3, Mrs. Walter Guy. ard, Nancy Young, Anne Pitts, Grace Young and Nancy McKeown of Corn- well. Carolyn Pitts and Lillian Dill ard pinned on favors. Assisting in entertaining in the hall were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Young, Mr. and Mrs. S. Gary Dillard, Mrs. Jim Moore of York, Mr. and| Dancing Pupils To Present Program Miss Kathryn and LaBruce Sher- rell of the Sherrell School of Danc ing of Greenville, and their Clinton Mrs. T. O. McKeown of Cornwell, pupils will entertain Monday after- Mr. and Mrs. John W. Finney, Mr. and Mrs. Bussell Cooper, Mrs. George noon with a recital and Christmas party at the Clinton Hotel from 3 R. Blalock, Mr. and Mrs. George H.|t° ^O. . - Those taking part will be Misses Receiving in the den were a num-' Marjorie Anne Miller, Jinny Payne, ber of honorary guests: Mr. anc^Mrs. Rose Moore Nettles, Leanna Young, W M McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. Ross J aokie Franks, Lillian Hart, Glorea D Young of Laurens, Mrs. Cora Me- Watson, Margaret Anne Bolick,, To- Quiston, Mrs. J. M. Pitts, Mrs. Mary njta Ray, Emily Bailey, -Patsy Der- Henry Arthur, Mrs. John H. Pitts,'™* Jane Seymour, Jerry Galloway, Sr., Mrs. Minnie Adair. 1 Katherine Anderson, Barrie 'Jean Mrs. Adair before marriage was Wingard, Hazel Wnght, Roberta Miss Donna Young, daughter of the Bonds, Katherine Eichelberger, 1 late Mr. and Mrs. George Christopher Maudie Young, Master Jack .Davis (Kit) Young (Nancy Elizabeth Blake ly). Mr. Adair is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Adair (Anne Hol- an,d Jimmy Dutton. Out of town guests will be Miss es Phyllis O’Dell, Patricia Williams, lingsworth). Their wedding took Jackie Waldrep, Elise Rutledgef and place at one o’clock on December 12, Henrietta Mason of Laurens, and 1892, at the hoYne of the bride’s par- M»ss Anne Osborne of Shelby, N. C. ents on Musgrove street. The officiat- ' Pianists are Mrs. O'Dell of Laurens ing minister was the late Dr. William and Mrs. James Pitts of this city. P. Jacobs, with a large number of! Attractively costumed students will friends and relatives present. The;present all types of dancing. ^ Young and Adair famiUes werc !. Anyone interested in dancing is among the pioneer settlers of this invited to attend, conununity, both families bein*l # 1 *■ , widely connected and held in high. Enjoyable MuStC Program In the wedding of 50 years ago,j.At Training School Mrs. John H-. Pitts, Sr v was a brides-j On last Wednesday afternoon at maid. Mrs. Pitts and Mr. and Mrs. the State Training School auditorium W. M. McMillan, who were present members of the Music club and oth- for the ceremony, were among the!ers including a large group from honored guests for the anniversary Goldville, and boys and girls Of the celebration Mopday evening., State Training School, participated Mr. and Mrs. Adair have eight in “Ye Olde Christmas Masque.” children: R. C. anc^ I. M. Adair and Gliests were seated on the stage Mrs. L. S. Henderson (Blanche and the floor of the auditorium simu- Adair) of thi§ city, Rutledge Adair of lated a banquet hall of this period. Rock Hill, Duckett Adair of Colum- The King. Dr. J; G. Barden, and .the bia, James Adair of Brooklyn, N. Y., Queen, Mrs. James Anderson, were in Mrs. Paul Burroughs (Annie B. Adair) a - jovial, affable mood, betraying their desire to experience, even if vicariously, a Christmas with all' its of Pembroke, N. H., and Mrs, Chand ler Griggs (Emmie Adair) of Anchor- We have Aany lovely fresh growing: flowers, Poinset- tias and other potted plants. Place your order now to be delivered when wanted. Memorial Wreaths r Place one on your loved one’s grave — a beautiful tribute to a sacred mem ory. . Flowers By Wire Cross the country in a flash! The perfect Christmas gift that always arrives. Eastside Greenhouse Phone 2105 * 4* practical ills CIVI GKNIXOUSLY •UT NOT LAVISHLY 0* oil yo« con to brigHton OtrittaMM lor pooolo wHom ttolidoyi will bo ovorthodowod by tfco woe. Moko it o good Chrithnoi lor m Many ot you con. by giving gunoroutly. but not (avidity. tt Penney itoru it roady to kolp you . .. with good, lowutt pouiblo pricotl chondite. In Smart Fall Colors! MISSES' DRESSES —Rayon Crepe —Rayon Alpaca 2.98 and 4.98 Two-piece styles that double for suits — other types in long-torso and shirt waisted models. Suited for sport, casual or dressy- wear! Styled With Imagination For Fall! Women's DRESSES 2.98 and 4.98 Midriff and long torso types. Pert two-piecers that double for suits! Swank tailored types! Sizes 12 to 20. To Give or Keep! SLIPS 1.29 Superbly tailor-r ed in rayon satin or crepe. Lace- trimmed. Rayon Satin! GOWNS 1.98 Precisely cut for proper fit! At tractive t r i m - ming.. 34-40. Ladies GIFT BAGS 1.59 Sheer Fall Fashioned RAYON HOSE . . 79c . Relax PrettUy! Women's ROBES 4.98 Wrap- around styles. Nipped-in waists. Part Wool BLANKET 4.98 Beautiful blend of wool, rayon and cotton. Trim binding. Pretty and Practical! LACE CLOTHS . . 2.98 Pretty design bordered by grace ful scalloped edges! Launders easily.