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Thursdoy, February 11 # 1943 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Page Three •r*r The WOMAN’S PAGE SOCIETY EVEKTS, CLUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST...... TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 “Lasting Peace” and Mrs. John G. Barden gave a report of the annual meeting of the upper South Carolina conference Woman’s Society of Chris tian Service held in Greenwood last Miami Field, Fla. Lt. Henderson has been transferred to Trumbell field, Groton, Conn. - PEOPLE YOU KNOW . Mrs. Sara Lipscombe of Green wood, and Lt. Billy Byrd of Camp plained the Victory Book campaign heavy surf boat, literally bumped and the circle voted to assist in col-1 into each other on the momentous lecting books for libraries for men in'.morning ofTTovember 8, off the coast small Methodist Society To Meet Monday The Woman’s Society of Christian A.R.P. Society Holds February Meeting The February meeting of the Wo- Service of Broad Street Methodist man ’ s Missionary society of the As- church will meet Monday afternoon, soc ^. a ^ e Reformed Presbyterian February 15, at the church at 3:30. Officers have asked that all members attend. Dillord-Forsyth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Larry Byrd Dillard announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Howze, to John Wiley Forsyth, second lieutenant, air corps, army of the United States, of Mc Kinney and Randolph Field, Texas. The wedding will take place in the early spring. Little Boy Celebrates Birthday With Party On Friday afternoon Frank Mize, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mize, who was observing his fourth birth day, invited a number of little friends for a Valentine party. Several games were enjoyed and the little folk given Valentine favors. The birthday cake with four glowing candles was cut and served with ice cream. Two University of South Carolina Wednesday. Miss Louise Johnson ex-1 classmates, each in command of a Gordon, Augusta, Ga., were recent guests of Mrs. Julia Griffin lecUng books for libraries for men in; — MrS- R * M Cr0ok * Mr. and Mr, E. W. Stone. Ensign Robert C. GriBith of Co- and Mrs - L F - Flsch ' r ' ln Newberry. [ » ! tumble, wes cruising' eround in his' Lb end Mrs, Tucker Irvin of Fort CENTl'RY CLI B TO MEET Coleman, Mrs. R. L. Lockett and Mrs. J. W. Coleman visited the former’s sister, Mrs. T. J. Anderson, and Mr. Anderson, who is ill, in Greenwood on Saturday. Mrs. Duncan Felder apd infant daughter Susan Allen, have'returned to ...their home here after spending several weeks in Union with her par- Circle Completes Bible Study boat, dodging snipers and trying tojM ea< * e »'Md., were guests yesterday Last Monday, Tuesday and Wed-his ship unloaded when a " other r fri ^l MrS ' R ’ E ’ Sadler and “FHith DeWese 1 surf boat nearly» ran them down. ! ou *® r menaa - LyniT circhTof the ThomweU Me- They pulled up alongside to hold the Mrs. Julia Griffin, Mrs. Julian morial church studied the book of boat off and it turned out. to be U. D.C. Group Holds * Business Meeting The annual business meeting of the Stephen D. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was held on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Metta Stone. Assistant host esses for the occasion were Mrs. L. V. Pinson, Mrs. J. W. Milan! and Mrs. J. D. Yarborough. Mrs. T. J. Leake, the president, presided over the business session. During a social hour tea and sand wiches were enjoyed. Business Women's Circle Holds Meeting The Business Women’s circle of the First Presbyterian church met on Monday evening at the church, with Mrs. H. D. Rantin, Miss Ella Little McCrary and Mrs. H. Grady Chand ler as hostesses. After a business session Mrs. A. M. Copeland, Bible teacher, conducted ai study on the last chapters of II Sam uel and the first chapter of I Kings. Later in the evening the hostesses served refreshments. church was held on Monday after noon. Mrs. R. L. Plaxico led a program on “Christian Education.” Contribut ing articles were Mrs. E. B. Sloan, Mias Nannie Young Tribble, Mrs. George j Watts Copeland and Mrs. Harry Bolick. Mrs. C. Bynum Betts taught the study booklet on “Stewv ardship.” At the conclusion of the program a business session was held, presided over by the president, Mrs. Hubert Todd. Dan Yarborough^ Jr. Celebrates Birthday - On Thursday, in observance of his tenth birthday, Dan Yarborough, Jr., entertained a group of friends at his home with a delightful party. Bingo and several other games and contests were enjoyed, after which the guests were invited into the din ing room for refreshments. The din ing table, prettily overlaid with a Valentine cover, was centered with the birthday cake and adorned with red and white candles. Decorations featuring myriads of hearts showered from the chandelier and curtains, were in keeping with the Valentine season. Ice cream, cake and candy were served. Mrs. Yarborough was assisted in entertaining and serving by Mrs. C. W. Cooper. Lutheran Women Meet With Mrs. H. C. Suber The regular monthly meeting of the Woman’s Missionary society of St. John’s Lutheran church was held on Monday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. Henry C. Suber. Mrs. R. N. Blackwelder had ar ranged an interesting program on “The Power of the Word In Latin America.” Mrs. -R. W. Boland gave an article on “Present Status of Re ligion in Latin America.” Mrs. J. L. Mayer and Mrs. L. W. Rawl dis-. cussed “The Future Status of Re ligion in Latin America.” Mrs. J. T. Martin, of Laurens, president of the society, conducted a business session. Lttke Misses Julia and Helen Porter, “Scoop” League (ENSIGN PAUL LEAGUE of this city), Griffith’s The Century club will meet Tues day afternoon, February 16, at 4 o’clock at the Home of Peace on the orphanage campus. Miss Eleanor Powell, and Miss Clyde classmate at the University. Both Smith taught chapters on Monday and Tuesday evenings and at prayer meeting on Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Lynn concluded the study. Legion Auxiliary To Meet At Red Cross Room Mrs. B. O. Whitten, president, has announced that the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, Febru ary 16, at one o’clock at the Red Cross sewing room. This is the regu lar meeting and members will have charge of the sewing room from one League and Griffith were journalism students at Carolina and the former was editor-in-chief of The Game-! cock in his senior year. - Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Smith Hostesses To Circle Tuesday evening Mrs. Hugh Shan non and Mrs. Ansel Smith were hostesses to members of the “Edith DeWese Lynn” circle of the Thom- well Memorial church at their home on the orphanage campus. A profusion of daffodils, hyacinths] and spirea prettily adorned the liv ing room. A program on “Picturesque Per sonalities” including the great world Christians, Dr. John R. Mott, Gener alissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, Kagawa, and William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, was presented, with the following taking part on the pro- gram: Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Robert D. Frances Leonard, Mrs. and Mrs. Wilson Lynn, Miss D. E. Matthews Harris. Mrs. Robert Lynn, circle chairman, presided over the business session. Miss Helen Porter presented the de votional. . Later a social hour was enjoyed and a delicious salad course served. A. R. P. Sunday School Enjoys Social Members of the Associate Reform ^ *^ res b y ^ er * an church S u n d a y ^ ve ^ short business s c h o o 1 have completed a three sess { on w iu b e held, after which the months contest in attendance and the en tj re afternoon will be devoted to losing side entertained the winners Red Cross work The president has on last Wednesday evening with a asked that all members attend, social. , # Miss Margaret Blakely was in k i. v L L charge of the entertainment and MlSS YcrbOrOUQil, ^ Bride-Elect, Honored sandwiches cookies and punch were 1 served. AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered On Our Rounds. Friends of IRBY S. HIPP, JR., of this city, will note with interest his recent promotion to the rank of cor poral, in the marine corps. Cpl. Hipp, who has been in service since Aug ust, is now receiving technical train ing with the fleet marine force, New River, N. C. ♦ CHANEY’S DRESS SHOPPE has been awarded the trophy for the best window displays for the month of January. The trophy, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, is donated by Hamilton’s, and In April will be given to the store having the best window displays for the past year. Honorable mention for the month was given Adair’s Men’s shop and J. C. Penney company.- Letters from boys in service com mending the work of the Red Cross; have been an inspiration to many of the ladies in Clinton to assist locally with the sewing, knitting, contribu tions and work in general. PVT. | HENRY M. YOUNG, JR., in service] in Africa, writes home about receiv-; ing a Red Cross sweater and barracks bag and “just think,” he says, “when these are gone I can have another just for the asking.” LT. HUGH JA COBS tells of receiving a greatly ap preciated sweater from the organiza tion while in Ireland. LT. WILLIAM P. JACOBS also commented on what it means to the boys who are his- pital patients to receive the attention and Entertainment which the Red Cross gives. Birth Announcement COKER Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Coker, of Hickory, N. C., announce the birth of a daughter, Jo Ann, on Wednesday, February 3, at Hickory Memorial hospital. Mrs. Coker is the former Miss Lois McDaniel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. McDaniel of this city. Hearts/Xre Tru m p’s ... and the ardent suitor will make his bid with FLOWERS That Are Certain To Win Her Affection , *- 't We Suggest: ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS AND ROSES. VALENTINE CARDS NOVELTIES HEART CORSAGES Clinton Flower Shop Mrs. B. F. WinWord, Prop. Phone 33 Miss Perry Yarborough, popular A timely and clever advertisement j has been placed in the local ration board office by a Whitmire icp and! coal company. Printed on a cloth' about the size of a face towel in bold letters are the following words: “Crying towel. The first bozo that comes in belly-aching about the draft, rationing, war, or his income tax, hand him this and keep busy.” BARBARA ANDERSON, ALBER- bride-elect, was the guest of honor ! TA BALDWIN, CORNELIA HARRIS at a lovely afternoon party given 'during the past- week by members [of the Florida Street school faculty at the home of Miss Irene Workman. Bouquets of jonquils and flowering quince used at vantage points formed and JOY GODFREY made the Pres byterian Sunday school honor roll for the month of January. GRADY McELHANNON, of the navy, has returned to his post in Norfolk, Va., after spending Magdalene Stockman Celebrates Birthday Magdalene Stockman, daughter of Mr ‘K > UK!i OCkn iiA n, J >b " la pretty setting for"the party The Norfolk, Va., after spending a five-] served her fourth birthday Monday. . r, ( “ e y Mr . bride-elect was presented a host of iday furlough with his parents, Mr. “«r= ^ ^ Mre c ^ Mf — »„ of games ' and P assec * an * on g the guests. Later i South Broad street. He has just re- Cookies, grape juice and cake were served, and pictures made of the group. Those enjoying the party were # Patsy Derrick, Jerry Galloway, Joan Music Clllb Moots Johnson, Grace Allen Mabry, Brenda i a r* i Mayer and Dell Wilder. Mrs. R. ?.!▼▼«» MrS. V«Oieman Wilder, Mrs. R. E. Mabry and*Mrs.} The Music club metcast Wednes- W. O. Derrick assisted Mrs. Stock-1 day afternoon at the home of Mrs. in the afternoon the hostesses served dainty refreshments. man in entertaining and serving. MANY THINGS CAN HAPPEN to boys and girls of school age. An Aitna Student’s Accident Policy will in sure them if they should be accidentally injured at any time. Ask about this rtection. It costs very Julian Coleman. Mrs. Leila Johnson led a program on “Music of Russia.” Mrs. Johnson discussed the various Russian composers as she introduced their compositions. The following program was given: Russian National Anthem—record. “The Paddler,” folk song — Mrs. Julian Coleman, accompanied by Miss Sybil Burdette. “Song of the Volga Boatman”—rec- ,ord by Don Cossack chorus. “Romance,” Rubenstein; Theme ffrom “Concerto in B Flat Minor,” Tschaikowski — piano solos by Miss Burdette. I “Waltzer,” Tschaikowski — piano solo, Mrs. Heath Copeland. “Prelude in C Sharp Minor,” Rach maninoff—record. Flowering quince, daffodils and other early spring Bowers added at tractiveness to the receiving rooms. The hostesses and assistant host- esses, Mrs. Haynie Prince, Mrs. Rem- | bert Truluck, Miss Burdette and Mrs. [Henderson Pitts, served sandwiches, cookies and tea. prote little. S. W. SUMEREL, Agent Jacobs Building—Phone 80 CLINTON, 8. C. turned from a secret trip along with other members of his crew. Mrs. Carl Kinsey and daughter, of Co lumbia, were here for a brief visit with her brother during his leave. On Tuesday his parents invited a number of friends and relatives to dinner in his honor. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McElhannon •and son, Mr. and Mrs. Grady McEl hannon and . sons, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Edwins and daughter, Miss Ruby McElhannon, Eugene Edwins, Buddy, Earl, Guy and Susie McElhannon. The local £J. D/O. chapter, like; many other organizations, is spon-; soring work for the Red Cross sew- j ing room. Mrs. T. J. Leake president; of the U. D. C., stated yesterday that 1 one of their faithful and cherished! members, MRS. JESSIE SPARKS, has already knitted ninety sweaters. Mrs.! iSparks’ health does not permit her, to be active in many things, but sel-1 dom are her hands idle, and along with other handwork she has com pleted this large number of sweaters for boys in the service in the past two years. Have you noticed the attractive Boy Scout display on the vacant lot next to the Associate Reformed Pres byterian church? It was made by scouts of troop 111 under the direc- [tion of Scoutmaster Hugh Eargle in ; observance of National Boy Scout week. The bridge, minus nails, was built by the boys of small logs with only the use of an axe and rope. Mrs. Clyde S. Lankford, Mrs. John A. Davis and Miss Hazel Sims were! FriWids of LEWIS NOLAND HEN- hostesses to members of the Sara, DERSON, son of L. S. Henderson of Mrs. Lankford Hostess To Sara Glenn Circle Glenn circle of Broad Street Metho dist church on Monday evening. Arrangements of flowering quince were attractively used in the living room. The hostesses served a salad!SALES BOOKS — In duplicate with this city, will be interested to know he received his commission as second lieutenant in the army air corps at and sweet course with tea. Following a business session, Mrs. Lankford, the chairman, discussed carbon. Just what you need for a permanent charging record. Phone 1 74. Chronicle Publishing Co. Buy The Things You Need NOW...But BOY WISELY! QUALITY FURNITURE Here is furniture of such obvious quality that you’ll mar vel at the prices! A luxurious 18th Century Sofa, with two lovely chairs that harmonize perfectly. In addition, we have lamps, tables and other fine pieces to match. St fas begin in prices at 5-Piece Maple Dinette $29.50 Buy War Bonds and Stamps KEEP UP-THE HOMES WE ARE FIGHTING FOR Maxwell Bros. & Kinard CLINTON — TOO STORES — LAURENS