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Thursdoy, December 16, 1943 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON/S. C * Page Three The WOMAN'S PAGE SOCIETY EVENK, OUlitt CHURCH NEWS OF INIBIEST....... TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 IROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered On. Our Rounds. • America and told me about Italy.” Mrs. Godfrey was visited on Monday by Captain Marvin Brown of Sum ter, who has just returned from Italy and was enroute home, and had seen Col. Godfrey directly before leaving Italy. Wh isona n t- Lawson Engagement Announced Mr. Boyce Whisonant of Charlotte, N. C., announces the engagement of his daughter, Alma, to Ryan Francii Lawson, son of Mrs. Mary Lawsoi afra the late Lonnie T; Lawson< eft near Cinton. The wedding date \^^1 be announced later. ^ \ Miss Whisonant has been a mi ber of the Joanna schools faculty for several years. Mrs. Gasque, Mrs. Boland Entertain Club Members The “Odds and Ends” club was delightfully entertained with a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Roy Gasque on Thursday evening. Mrs. Frank Boland < was co-hostess for the occasion. • . Nandina berries, red tapers, ever greens and pine burrs effectively carried out the Christmas motif. Saad and sweet courses were served. Clinton relatives and friends will action in May, 1942, he asked Lt. Crawford if anything happened to him to return the dog to his mother, and was given an official prder granting his request. They came by plane from Italy to Casablanca and Presbyterian Young People Have Outing About thirty members of the high school group of the Young People’s association of tthe First Presbyterian church enjoyed a hay ride on Thurs day evening. After the hay ride which was chaperoned by Mrs. Ayliffe Jacobs and Miss Thelma Hicklin, they en joyed singing carols in the recreation rooms of the church. Christinas deco rations were attractively used for the occasion. During the evening hot Salad and sweet courses were served. Mrs. Wysor Hostess Wednesday Study Club Wednesday afternoon Mrs. R. E. Wysor entertained the Wednesday Study club for the December meet ing. ' Sprays of bright berries were at tractively used for decoration in the living room. Mrs. Wm. P. Jacobs, leader of the afternoon’s program, gave an inter esting review of the book, “Here Is Your War,” by the columnist, Ernie Pyle. Later a delicious salad course, tea and cookies were served. Methodist Women In December Meeting The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist church held the December meeting on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ralph Blakely conducted the devotional, using as a Scripture read ing the Christmas story from the sec ond chapter of Luke. Special features of the prorain were a solo, “Silent Night,” by Mrs. Julian W. Coleman, and “Christmas Story,” by Mrs. J. H. Kohler. During a business session the Rev. Mr. Kohler installed new officers for the coming year. In conclusion, Mrs. Sidney Rumph offered prayer. Presbyterian Auxiliary Has Christmas Program On Monday afternoon members of the First Presbyterian church Auxil iary enjoyed a Christmas program under the direction of Mrs. W. M. Walker, secretary of Christian Edu cation and Ministerial Relief. Mrs. E. H: Hall, pianist, rendered a number of Christmas selections and the accompaniment for the vocalists. Miss Elise Merriam and Robert Johnson, students at Presbyterian college, sang solos. The devotional was given by Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr., and Mrs. George W. Taylor. A play was presented by five members of the young people’s department,, Bar rie Jean Wingard, Ann Owens, Bar- A eau up the doml throat i mouth breathing, tickle and night coughing, use this ume-tested Vicks treatment that goes to walk lastaatly... 1 Mga aft easel At bedtime rub good old Vicks VapoRub on throat, cheat and baSTTben watch tte mnMTMB- II—UT— action bring relief from dletreas. It —MB Ing passages medicinal vapors. It chest and back surfaces Uka a warming, oomforttng poultloe... and It keeps on working for hours, •vea while yea sleep—to ease coughing spasms, relieve muecu- to upper fareath- wlth eoothi bara Anderson, Myra Adair and Al berta Baldwin. Solo parts in tee play were given by Mrs. Henderson Pitts.* The annual joy giftfToffering for agfd ministers was received and the program closed with prayer by Miss Thelma Hicklin. Wesley Brotherhood HoldssLotfes Nidht i The Wftsley', Rrqte$rm>od of Broad Street Methodist church observed la dies night on last Wednesday eve ning. The president, Julian W. Cole man, presided. The recreation rooms of tlje church were artistically decorated with Christmas greens and. berries, under the direction of Mrs. Clyde S. Lank ford. Covers were laid for 72 and a delightful three-course dinner served under the supervision of Mrs. H. M. Young. * Rev. J. H. Kohler led the devo tional and the group joined in sink ing Christmas carols, with Dr. and Mrs. John G. Barden, directing the music. Games led by W. H. ^impson, D. C. Heustess, Carl S. Chaney, D. B. Smith and Mf, Kohler afforded en tertainment for the evening. Sara Glenn Circle Has Christmas Party Members of the Sara Glenn circle were delightfully entertained on Monday evening at “Happy Acres” with a Christmas party by tee retir ing chairman, Mrs. Clyde S. Lank ford, Mrs. John G. Barden, Mrs. Clifton Adair and Mrs. W. S. Home. The lodge was festive with tradi tional yuletide decorations. At the attractively appointed tables & clever Santa Claus marked each place and a salad and sweet course was served with coffee. Mrs. Lankford was presented a sunshine package for each monte in the year by the members, and gifts from their circle sisters were present ed the guests from e prettily adorned Christmas tree. A program on “Christmas Every where” was given with the follow ing members taking part: Miss Mar tha Wood Mrs. J. V. Edwards, Mrs. J. H. Kohler, Mrs. John G. Barden, Mrs. D. B. Smite, Mrs.- Juian Cole man, Mrs. W M. Hughes, Mrs. B. B. Ballard, Miss Jeanette Pitts, Miss Madeline Adair and Mrs. J. B. Ar nold. An amusing Christmas quiz was also enjoyed during the evening. LT. ALEX CRAWFORD,* of Gold- ville, brings with him from the . . . . . . „ , .North African, Sicilian and Italian b« interested in the followin* news, campai( , ns _ lh< . , ollowing human ln . of men in service: CPL. JOHNNIE terest story: H. NABORS, JR., has landed safely j His roommate, Captain Kenneth in Australia. He is attached to a sig-, M. Irby, of Corley, Texas, before nal company of the army air corps I leaving the states gained possession and was formerly stationed at Drew i of a small dog as a mascot for his field. . . ./ PVT. JAMES HUGH’ group in Springfield, Mass. The pet, YOUNG and PVT. EDGAR MASON named “Snafu” (in army lingo, “sit- YOUNG, who have been in foreign' uation normal,, all fouled up”) was service two years, are at home for a tendery cared for and flew to Eng- 20-day leave. They are attached to I land, Africa and Sicily, being carried an anti-aircraft unit. The former isJn a flying boot and a sheepskin. He Mrs. Tom Irby, who teaches school thence by boat -to Hampton Roads, in Corley. Lt. Crawford applied to j Va. Lt. Crawford plans to secure a General Beverly .for permission to j plane and personally return the dog return the dog to the States witty him}to Corley. the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Willie 1 Quickly became the darling of the Young and tee latter is the sOn Mr. and Mrs. E. Mace Young. of flying crews and often when he went PEOPLE YOU KNOW ... Isr enreneee **** tightness—and bring grand comfwtl Try tt to- night...Vtcka VapoRub. Friends of Mrs. B. M. Howie will regret to know she has been ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. D. Dawkins, for several weeks. Mrs. Tom Edgeworth of Hartsville, is also with her mother. Miss Marguerite McMillan of Greenwood, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMillan, the past week-end. W. M. Hughes, seaman second class of the navy, has returned to Bain- bridge, Md., after spending a leave with Mrs. Hughes. Friends of W. H. Roberts will re gret to know he has been ill at his home the past few days. Mrs. S. D. Gibson of Greenville, Mrs. Jessie Caylor of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Paul Burton of Simpsonville, were week-end guests of their daughter and niece, Mrs. S. S. Barnett, and Mr. Barnett. Friends of S. D. Dawkins will regret to know he is ill at his home. Miss Frances \Barnett of North Greenville Junior college, is spending tee holidays with her parents Mr. and, Mrs. S. S. Barnett. Mrs. Charles E. Hood and Rev. and Mrs. Farrel E. Runyan of New Orleans, La., are expected to arrive this week-end for a visit with their par ents. ' Mrs. J. A. Harker of Atkins, Mrs. H. K. Neely of Avondale Estates, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Bonner Harvley and daughter, Martha Byrd, of Green wood, joined other members Of the family here last Thursday for a birthday dinner honoring their fath er, A. B. Blakely, Sr., who was cele brating his 84th birthday. Birth Announcement NABORS Mr. and Mrs. Luther Nabors of Laurens, announce the birth of a daughter, Donna Kay, Saturday, De cember 11, at the Laurens hospital. Mrs. Nabors is the former Miss Ma- dee Minnick of near Newberry. Mr. Nabors is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Nabors. NOTICE Change of sehednle of passenger trains effective 12:01 A.M. Sunday. December 19, 1042, and the time at this station will be: — - Southbound No. 11 12:45 AM (Stops) No. 5 11:51 AM (Stops) No. 0 2:50 AM (Stops) Northbound No. 12 4:07 AM (Stops) No. 0 7:02 PM (Stops) No. 10 1:12 AM (Flogs) SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY ’ O. H. Sheely, Agent SAY. *1 SAW IT nTTHK CHRON ICLE." THANK YOU. AWOL was accused of fightings for the Germans, but he always came MISS MARCIA GALLOWAY andi ba 5* 8afel y- MISS JEAN LAYTON of this city, | More Captain Irby was killed in are among those chosen for the re-! m porters’ staff -of The Johnsonian,! Uj|]j n g GrOCeCV Sold Wmthrop college weekly newspaper, ^ 3 , 1. according to information received! rO MCWDGITy ririTi from the college news service. Both young ladies are sophomore class. members of the Ernie Pyle’s column yesterday in Milling Grocery company of this city, wholesale grocery formerly op erated by the late A. J. Milling, has been sold to Thomas and Howard the daily papers gave Clinton rela- company of Newberry. The t new tives and friends of LT. COL. AN- J5EL GODFREY a big thriU. The fa mous war correspondent tells of vis iting the commander of an artillery regiment and his tentmate and exec- owners plan to operate the business here, it was stated. G. R. Simpson, formerly connected with Milling Grocery company, has accepted a position with the J. C. utive officer, Lt. Col. Godfrey, in { Todd Grocery, wholesalers, and will tali an He said, “They pumped me about their quarters. on tee Italian front.} begin his new work around the first >ut I of the year. f DON’T JUDGE US DY YOUR RIDE TODNY All public transportation is havin’ a tough time to day —‘ thera’a seldom enough seats. This makes it hard Jto realise how much fun it is to travel by but. Under normal conditions thare’s plenty of room and good service . . . you can go practically anywhere, any time . . . you see more, save more and really en joy your tripe over Amer ica’s scenic highways. When the war is won, I’m lookin’ forward to showin* you how happy we can make you with rU*l Greyhound service I Bdl-tU* lui t a rrr ' y= GREYHOUND THIS CHRISTMAS HELP TO RESTORE PEACE ON EARTH — k HIS year our memories of other happier Christ mases are more vivid than ever. Tne stockings, the trees, the carols, the family reunions—memories of all of these make us yearn more strongly than ever for the safe return of our husbands, brothers, sons and daughters who are far from home. So the foremost hope of all of us is that peacetshall nee more return to this ear^h—and soon. / You can help to speed the day of victory and peace by giving War Bonds and Stamps this Christmas. Every War Bond, every Stamp, you buy Und give helps mould more bullets—load more shells—launch more ships—-lift more planes into the skies! Every War Bond, every Stamp, you buy and give will help to dictate the terms of the Armistice—and write a peace that will endure. So give U. S. War Bonds and Stamps to eveiyone on your Christmas list. Give and give generously! Remember—every War Bond and Stamp is more than a present for the one who receives it. It’s a gift of peace and happiness and safety for some soldier or sailor besides I 4. 0: mummaw •• . 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