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Thursday, April 29,1943 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C Page Three 7 TheWOMAN’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS, CLUB AND CHURCH HEWS OF INTEREST telephone 74 or 25s a solo, “This Is My Father’s World." I struction. The course just completed Mrs. O. C. Woodruff, is two years old During the business session reports i included instruction in mathematics, today, of officers and chairmen were given, j fundamentals of electricity and gen- Mell Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. showing increased interest in mis-jeral naval procedure. MarshaU even- l. M. Wilson, will be four years old sions and local church activities. The tually will be assigned to active duty May 4. society voted to continue circle meet- > at sea or a naval shore station, ings in the homes through the sum mer months and the membership was urged to continue Red Cross work Friends of EUGENE B. PINSON, 0 i d Tuesdav JR., of this city will be glad to know 7 ' Jack Dockstader of Columbia, for merly of this city, was nine years Birth Announcement Presbyterian Auxiliary Has Bible Study Day • On Tuesday members of the Auxil iary of the First Presbyterian church met for a day of Bible study, with Rev. C, J. Matthews, of Newberry, teaching the Book of Acts. At noon luncheon was served in the dining room of the church by the committee on social activities headed by Mrs. G. P. Copeland. ♦ — Mrs. Pitts Entertains Sunday School Group On Thursday afternoon twenty children from the primary Sunday school department of Broad Street Methodist church were entertained with an egg hunt by the teacher, Mrs. C. D. Pitts. The children gathered at “Shady Nook” park near the home of Mrs. P. M. Pitts and enjoyed games andj^ 0 ^ Clinton, hunted eggs. For refreshments, lem-1 Places were laid for twenty-two onade and cookies were served. with bright colored Easter eggs bear ing names of the guests cleverly used as place cards. The place of the honor guest was marked with a lovely cor sage, and centering the table was a beautiful arrangement of spring flow ers in pastel shades, flanked by tall white tapers. A feature of the party was a show ed of attractive gifts for Mrs. Fin- . , . ney. Mrs. L. L. Copeland, a bride of sponsoring a senes of programs for date, was also remembered by study and prayer, for peace. The first ^ hostesses with a gift. • Miss Blakely Entertains Providence Teachers Miss Margaret Blakely was hostess on Tuesday evening to members of the Providence school faculty of which she is principal, for a delight fully informal supper party. Adorning the rooms of the home were gladioli, snapdragons and other mixed garden flowers in artistic ar rangements. A salad and sweet course was served. Miss Alma Whisonant of Goldville, was a special guest for the occasion. Mrs. Finney, Recent Bride, Complimented With Party Plans are being made to entertain the of his advancement to corporal. Cpl cadets in training at Presbyterian Pinson is stationed with the 172nd college on Mother’s day. The meeting Infantry at Camp Roberts, Cal. was closed with prayer by the presi dent, Mrs. J. V. Edwards. Mrs. C. C. Giles Heads Eastern Star Chapter t a meeting of the James B. Par- chapter, Order of the Eastern DR. J. K. ROBERTS has returned from Vass, N. C., where he delivered the commencement sermon on Sun day evening to members of the grad uating class of the consolidated school there. Unusual interest centers in Dr. Roberts’ invitation to address the Stir, in the Masonic building on Fri-' class since his father, Dr. John K. day evening, the following officers,; Roberts of Carthage, N. C., started FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. Julian Freeman, of Atlanta, announce the birth of a daughter, Carol Bruce, April 25. Mr. w . __ _ . .Freeman is a son of M. M. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rumph ob- f thi itv served their 23rd wedding anniver- y m sary yesterday. , K t . MUSIC CLUB TO MEET Mrs. J. K. Hatton celebrated a 7^ Music club will meet Wednes- birthday April 27. Barbara Sanford is nine years old today. day, May 5, at 4 o’clock at the home of Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr. This will be the final meeting of the current year. Mrs. McMillan Finney, a recent ductress. bride, was complimnted when Misses Dorothy Adair, Allene Copeland and Louise McCrary entertained recently with a dinner party in her honor at previously elected and appointed, were installed for the year: Mrs. C. C. Giles, worthy matron. / R. L. Plaxico, worthy patron. Mrs. Selma B. Adair, associate ma tron. L. E. Cason, associate patron. Mrs. R. P. Chapman, secretary. F. M. Boland, treasurer. Mrs. Roy Benjamin, conductress. Mrs. Grady Arnold, associate con- Methodist Society Sponsors Programs The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist church, under the leadership of Mrs. J. W. Coleman, secretary of Mission ary Edtica^on and Bible Study, is meeting will be held Wednesday eve ning, May 5, at 8, o’clock at the church. The public is invited to at tend the services. Emily Bailey Has Birthday Party Emily Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Bailey, celebrated her’ fourth birthday with a pretty Easter party on Friday afternoon. About thirty little friends were in- lovely Party Honors Spring Bride-Elect Among lovely parties of the past week was the one given by Mrs. John W. Little honoring Miss Mary jHowze Dillard, spring bride-elect. Four tables were arranged for bridge in an attractive setting of pas tel colored snapdragons and tulips. Miss Dillard’s place was marked with . . - . , , , a corsage of sweet peas. After several VEted for the occasion and enjoyed a ;interestlng progressions, score prizes number of games, after which de-j were presented Mrs. J. J. Cornwall lightful refreshments were served. A MrS; G p Copeland. The honor color note of pink and green was at-, guest was also remembered with a tractively carried out in decorations, beautiful gif t. A salad and sweet Mrs. George R. Holland, marshall. Mrs. Wallace Franks, chaplain. Mrs. L. E. Cason, organist. Mrs. John D. Davis, Adah. Miss Elizabeth Copeland, Ruth. Mrs. Dennis Sowers, Esther. . Mrs. J. P. Terry, Martha. « Mrs. J. Will Leake, Electa. Mrs. R. A. Steer, warder. Mrs. Clifton Adair, sentinel. Mrs. Selma B. Adair was appointed to head the kitchen committee. The installing officer was Mrs. J. H. Powell, of Waterloo, associate grand matron of South Carolina. Mrs. N. Richardson acted as grand mar shall and Mrs. Cecil Blakely of Gold- ville, served as grand chaplain. Act ing as grand organist was Mrs. E. G. Kay of Goldville. Following the installation services, refreshments were served. the first -outpost Sunday school at Vass which later grew into a church. Mr. Roberts and sons accompanied him on the trip and they visited Dr. Roberts’ mother in Carthage several days. / / A former Clintonian, now a resi-! dent of Orlando, Fla., who saw the appeal of the local Red Cross sewing room for knitters in The Chronicle, has written Mrs. J. B. Townsend that since the Orlando chapter is ahead of its quota, she will be glad to help the Clinton branch and has offered to knit several sweaters. Wool is being mailed her this week. AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered On Our Rounds. Easter baskets were given the little guests as favors. Methodist Children Have Egg Hunt The beginners department of the Methodist Sunday school was enter tained on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. P. M. Pitts, counsellor. Games were played and the little folk enjoyed hunting eggs. Later they were invited into the dining room where ice cream and cookies were served. The table was prettily decorated in the Easter motif with rabbits and eggs. Mrs. Pitts was as sisted ih entertaining by Mrs. Davis R. Holland and Mrs. Frank Wilson. As a favor, each child was given an Easter egg bearing his or her name. Eugene C. King Honored Before Entering Service Eugene C. King, who left Tuesday to be inducted into the army at Fort Jackson, was honored on Thursday evening when his mother, Mrs. W. G. King, entertained a number of his friends at a spaghetti supper. After supper the guests * attended a local movie. On Friday evening Miss Dorothy Hudgens invited several members of the younger set for supper, with Mr. King as guest of honor. course was served with iced tea. Miss Nancy Owens, Miss Ella Little McCrary and Miss Lily Yarborough assisted the hostess in the courtesies of entertaining. Annual Banquet Given For Thornwell Seniors The seniors of Thornwell high school were honored with their an nual banquet at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. Ross Lynn on last Friday evening. ’If The Dutch theme was carried out and the banquet tables were beauti fully decorated with lighted candles and wooden shoes filled with bright- colored tulips. The banquet was served by members of the junior class who were attractively dressed in gay Dutch costumes. Before the dinner the entire group sang “America.” Dr. Lynn acted as toastmaster and B. S. Pinson, princi pal of the school; gave a toast to the class on their motto, “To live well, love much, and laugh often.” Throughout the meal toasts were giv en by Clyde Brady, Florence Ginn and Joe Frank Price. Dr. J. W. Frey, the guest speaker for the occasion, gave an interesting talk on the Dutch and played the piano selection, “In A Little Dutch Garden.” The class song was rendered by members of the class and in clos FRANK E. MILLER, of this city, whose ^irthday falls on April 20, the' same as Adolf Hitler, says that the first thing he heard on last Tuesday morning was not a very pleasant birthday greeting. As he turned the radio on, the announcer said, “This is the birthday of the most notorious liar in the world.” FRANK KELLERS, son of Frank Kellers, Sr., of this city, has been promoted to the rank of captain at Camp Crowder, Mo. Captain Kellers entered service more than a year ago as a second lieutenant. He is a grad uate 6f Clemson, being one of the few graduates who finished with degrees in both mechanical and electrical en gineering. Captain Kellers has many friends here who will be glad to hear of his promotion. As a special Easter feature, The Spartanburg Herald-Journal in its Sunday edition carried a picture of thirty little boys and girls. Included in the group was attractive little JINNIE WALKER, one and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Walker, of this city. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES NOTED The Chronicle Extends Greetings To Those Whose Birthdays and Anniversaries Occur. This Week. Delle Wilder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Wilder, was one year old yesterday. Pvt. and Mrs. I. D. Stone have a' wedding anniversary today. D. C. Heustess observes a birthday May 3. Captain B. F. Wingard of this city and Camp Davis, N. C., has a birth day Sunday, May 27” Mrs. F. M. Stutts will have a birth day Sunday. Lt. and Mrs. George Cody have a wedding anniversary May 5.. Gerald Woodruff, son of Mr. and Fur Coat Storage Protect your coat and other furs from moths during the summer months. We are again collecting furs for storage with ARCTIC FUR CO., of Columbia. Your coat will be insured against fire and theft. BRING IT TO Chaney’s Dress Shoppe ENGRAVED Calling Cards for army and navy officers. An ideal, useful gift for father, husband, brother or friend. Ask to see samples. Chronicle Publishing Co. Phone 74. INSURANCE Fire • Tornado - Automo bile • Surety Bonds • All Forms of Property Insurance. . SOUND PROTECTION AT LOWEST COST. REAL ESTATE B. H. BOYD Clinton, S. C. The Perfect Dessert or Food.. I XI M AI ICE CREAM (Trade Mark Registered) Clinton residents are loyal, hard-working Americans they all have sweet tooths. DtximalD lee Cream Is the local answer to the problem of providing tasty nourishing desserts that at the same time are wonderful time and money savers. It’s a saving in every way— Just open and place directly In the serving dishes. Children, grown-ups, the entire family will be pleased to have DlxlmalD lee Cream for deosert or between meals V* Call For DiximaiD Ice Cream ' from your favorite dealer in Clinton and Goldville GREENWOOD CREAMERY CO. Miss Juanita Franks was hostess at ® rou P her home near Clinton on Monday evening for a delightful dinner par- Soldier Boys.” Guests of the class were: Dr, vice. ty jointly honoring Mr. King and ^ rs - J- K. Roberts, Dr. and Mrs. J. her brother, Charles Franks, who ^’ re y* Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Pinson, also left Tuesday for military ser- s ^ ev anc ^ Mrs. C. E. Piephoff, Mr. and 1 Mrs. W. W. Harris, Mrs. Phil Price, Mrs. A. M. Copeland, Mrs. Ansel Smith and Mrs. Varenna Betsill. Methodist Society Pays Tribute To Young People The regular monthly business meeting of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist church was held on Mon day afternoon at the church. Mrs. W. H- Simpson, leader of the Friends of THOMAS BALDWIN, of the army air corps, will be inter ested to know that upon completing a course at the gunnery school, Wen- j dover Field, Utah, he has been pro moted to the rank of sergeant and received his gunner’s wings. Sgt. Baldwin has been sent to Ephrata, Wash., for further training. When this is completed he will be a turret God Bless Our j funner on a flying fortress. Thomas, ' the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bald- and w * n > wr it es home, “It will be a hap py day in my life when I go into ac tion.” Musgrove Club Meets With Mrs. Anderson ‘ j The Musgrove Home Demonstra tion club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. F. Anderson, with the president, Sirs. T. J. Price, presiding. An interesting and instructive pro gram on “the grading of butter” was . given. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Anderson, assisted by Mrs. Kenneth Haselden and Mrs. Price, served delicious refreshments. Friends of MISS ETHEL WRIGHT, formerly of this city, daughter of Mrs. W. B. Wright, of Lanford, will be In terested to know she has enlisted in the Woman’s Army Auxiliary corps and left this week for Fort Ogle thorpe, Ga. Miss Wright is a sister of Mrs. W. O. Holland and Mrs. P. D. Chaney of this city. Friends here of SGT. J. D. OWENS will be interested to know he will leave Camp Stewart, Hinesvlile, Ga., Friday for Starkville, Miss., where he afternoon s program, paid a beautiful w in enter officer’s candidate school tribute to the young people of the church who, under the leadership of Mrs! Raymond Pitts, are doing a The following members attended the splendid work. She especially corn- spring council meeting held at Gray mended them for the impressive holy Court-Owings school: Mrs. Price, week service. Mrs. Dave W. Cope- 1 Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Haselden, Mrs. | land, in leading the devotional, gave Roy Russ and Mrs. Jesse Reese. The a scripture reading and an appropri- members had the honor of bringing i ate and timely tribute ^to the youth home with them the gavel, which of the nation, reading a number of at Mississippi State college. Upon successful completion of the course in traffic and transportation manage ment, he will be commissioned and assigned to this work for the army. Sgt. and Mrs. Owens were guests several days last week of the former’s sister, Mrs. Olin Sheely, Jr., and Mr. Sheely. each year is presented to the club having the largest number of mem bers attending from the greatest dis tance. PAINTING and REPAIRING BICYCLES SALES and SERVICE L 49 N. Adair St. La* COOPER Phone 210-M incidents from cUppings showing that Several generoi* cadets in training youth, particularly those in uniform,' at Presbyterian coUege gave money are deeply interested in spiritual for eggs for an Easter egg hunt for things. Mrs. Julian Coleman rendered ch ii dr e n at the outpost Sunday ! schools of the First Presbyterian church. One of the cadets became in terested in the event and he and his room-mates offered the contribution to buy the supplies for an Easter party. The Junior Christian Endeavor group entertained the chAdren at the “baby” cottage of Thornwell orphan age with an egg hunt Saturday. MARSHALL T. PACK, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. 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