The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, June 01, 1944, Image 3

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k ) ^ 7"' j ■ vV Thursday, June 1/1944 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. 7 Page Three WOMAN’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS, CLUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST..... .. TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 PRAYER FOR WISDOM God grant us wisdom in these com ing days And eyes unsealed,* that we clear visions see Mrs. Charles C. Giles “of this city. The Rev. John E. Osman officiated, using the ring ceremony in the pres ence of relatives and close friends. The vows were spoken before an I FIRST HONOR GRADS Of that new world that He would; improvised altar of white gladioli ‘ have us build I and fern with tall candles burning To life’s ennoblement and His min- in candelabra. istry. , | Perry M. Moore rendered the wed- ' j ding music. Not since Christ died upon His lone-! The bride, given in marriage by ly Cross .. . , ! her father,- was lovely in a pink en- Has time such prospect held of life’s, semble and wore a corsage of white new birth; Not since the world of chaos first was bom Has man so clearly visaged hopfe of a new earth. Baptists To Hear Miss Martha Franks The Woman’s Missionary union of the First Baptist church will observe their annual “young people’s night’’ on Monday evening, the 5th, at 8 o’clock. Miss Martha Franks of Lau rens, returned missionary from China, will be the guest speaker. All mem bers of the church are invited t6 be present. Jf Young People Enjoy Party At Club Last Wednesday evening Barrie Jean Wingard and Joy Godfrey en tertained with a party at Lakeside Country club. Floor baskets of gladi- ‘oli and fern made an attractive set ting for the occasion. Dancing was enjoyed during the evening. Later punch and cookies were served by the hostesses’ mothers, Mrs. Ansel Godfrey and <Mrs. B. F. Wingard. Honor Boys Who Leave For the Navy Honoring Lewis Bagwell, Jr., Fred Pitts and Hartwell West, who leave soon to join the navy, Miss Rudie Crane and Alvin Bagwell gave a dance on Tuesday evening at Lake side Country club. Adorning the mantel in the spa cious living room were sprays of evergreens. Punch was served throughout the evening. Chaperones were Miss Rosa Ma- haffey and Miss Irene Hipp. Timmerman-Crump Rites Solemnized A lovely wedding took place on Saturday evening, May 27, when Miss Mae Timmerman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Timmerman of Laurens, became the bride of Morris J. Crump at the home of Mr. and sweetpeas Mr. Giles served as best man. Mrs. Crump was a member of the graduating class last week of the I Laurens high school. Mr. Crump, of ! Carnesville, Ga., is an instructor with ' the Giles Flying service. After a short wedding trip the young couple will make their home at the residence of Mrs. George R. Blalock in this city. AROUND THE TOWN Incidents, Unusual and Ordinary, Gathered On > Our Rounds. MISS CAROLINE MeSWEEN of Greeneville, Tenn.," ahd MISS, | GRACE MARTIN of Greenville, • were members of the graduating class i 1 at Cor\verse college on Monday. Both 1 of the young seniors have taken an active part in the campus and schol-, 1 astic activities of the institution and i have many friends here and else- j where who will be interested in their graduation. Miss McSween is the daughter of Dr. ^nd Mrs. John McSween, former residents of this city. Miss Martin is| the daughter of Cfr. and Mrs. W. T. Martin of Greenville, former Gold- ville residents. MONEY TO LOAN! Refinancing - Auto Loans - Insurance *> Monthly Installments — Easy Payments See Us Before You Finance TIMMERMAN MOTOR CO. Carolina Service Station Phone 27 • . , Clinton. S. C. DON’T "CALL A DOCTOR"— Call ON Him... i , • . Y OUR Doctor is carrying a DOUBLE burden these days. He’s not only taking care of his own patienu, but those of associates who are now serving in the armed forces. His time is precious—help him conserve it. Instead of asking a physician to visit your home, call on him at his office, during regular office bouts. Above all, be consid erate in the matter of night calls. And, of course, bring his pre scriptions to this pharmacy for prompt,accurate compounding. Smith's Pharmacy The Rexall Store ■’BESCSIPTiON' WEDDING RINGS The traditional wedding bands are here both for Her and Him. If you desire this type Wedding' Ring you can best buy it here. J.C.THOMAS • j e w e L£ r • WATCHMAKER Baptist Group To Meet Tonight . Teachers and officers of the First Baptist Sunday school will hold their regular Workers’ Council meeting tonight (Thursday) at 8 o’clock at I the church. Members of the Lyde Little class will serve a plate lunch supper. Dr. John G. Barden of the Pres byterian college faculty will be the guest speaker, using the topic, “The Use of the Bible in the Sunday School Class.” Entertainment for the occasion will be under the direction of Bruce Gal loway of Goldville. The board of deacons will be guests of the council on this occasion. Mrs. C. M. Bailey Entertains Thornwell Baby Cottage Group On last Thursday afternoon the twenty babies of the Louise Mayes cottage at the orphanage were given an enjoyable party by Mrs. C. M. Bailey at her home near the city. At four o’clock Mn». Bailey and several friends came with cars- for the little folks and their matron, Mrs. McFaddin. Upon arriving at Mrs. Bailey's, her lovely grounds were thrown open to the children, ages ranging from eight months to six years; and after playing games and having a wonderful time they were provided seats to rest. Punch was served during the afternoon and just before time to say good-bye, ice cream and cakes made their little eyes sparkle, with chewing gum also given to everyone. The kind and thoughtful act on the part of Mrs. Bailey has given the little boys and girls something to talk about and be excited over for weeks. Legion Auxiliary Names New Officers The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual memorial service Tuesday afternoon at the • home of Mrs. Gary Dillajd. After singing “America” and the reading of the Preamble, the presi dent, Mrs. George W. Copeland, led in prayer. During a short business session plans were made for Poppy day, which was held on Saturday, May 27. Officers for the new year were named as follows: President, Mrs. Hugh Simpson. First Vice-President — Mrs. John W. Little. Second Vice-President — Mrs. Jack Anderson. Secretary-Treasurer — Mrs. Ray mond Pitts. Recording Secretary Mrs. F. M. Stutts. Historian—Mrs. John W. Little. Chaplain—Mrs. Frank Miller. Mrs. Miller, assisted by Miss Vir ginia Sumerel, had charge of the memorial service which was held for members of the Auxiliary and also Veterans who have passed away dur ing the year. « n DeCoster-Fata ky The marriage of Miss Geraldine DeCoster of Linden, N. J., and Avi ation Student Leonard F. Pataky of the 2199th AAF Base unit at Pres byterian college, took place at the First Presbyterian church on Satur day afternoon, May 20, with the Rev. John E. Osman officiating in the presence of relatives and a number of cadet families. Madohha lilies were arranged on the altar against a background of magnolia and Southern smilax. Light ed tapers were in candelabra. Miss Roberta DeCoster, sister of the bride and maid of honor, wore pink net fashioned with a heart- shaped neckline, short sleeves and a full skirt. She carried an arm bou quet of pink carnations, gypsophilia and forget-me-nots, and wore match ing flowers in her hair attached to a short veil. The bride was lovely in a white satin gown, having a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves ending in points over the wrists, and a full tulte skirt. Her flnger-tip veil of il lusion fell from a Juliet cap adorned with mother-of-pearl. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. Aviation Student Joseph Peterson was best man. Mrs. G. L. DeCoster, mother of the • / *V Pictured above are the two first honor graduates of Clinton high school of the class of *44. LEAMAN JONES was the valedictorian and ANNE McMILLIAN salutatorlan. bride, wore a purple summer wool suit with a black and white hat and a corsage, of Archids. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. DeCoster of Rahway, N. J. She is a graduate of Rahway high school and before her marriage held a position with the General Mo tors Eastern Aircraft in Linden. The bridegroom, fon of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pataky of Long Island, N. Y., is a graduate of Brooklyn Technical' school, Brooklyn, N. Y. He was associated with General Motors Eastern Aircraft corporation in Lin den before entering the army. Lovely Wedding At First Baptist Church Marked with charm and beauty, the wedding of Miss Florede Lips- combe and Grover C. Meetze,’ Jr., took place Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist church of this city, with the Rev. W. N. Long officiating. For the occasion, palms, ferns, floor baskets of daisies t and tall can dles in candelabra effectively deco rated the altar. Prior to the ceremony Miss Maude Sumerel, organist, and Miss Wilson Hammond, soprano, rendered a pro gram of wedding music. Miss Sum erel played “Serenade” (Schubert) and “Traumerei.” MisS Hammond sang “At Dawning” and "Because.” The bridal chorus from “Lohen grin” was used as a processional and Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” for a recessional. During the ceremony “To A Wild Rose softly played. Serving as usher^ were E. Boykin Beard of Camden, and John Hubbard of Boston. Maxwell Ferguson was best man. Miss Willie Mae Meetze, sister of the bridegroom, and maid of honor, was gowned in pink net fashioned with a close-fitting bodice, a heart- shaped neckline, short sleeves and a full skirt. Her flowers were pink roses and blue delphinium. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Lt. C. Z. Lipscombe, of the Columbia Army Air base,, was beautifill in a gown of embroidered lace over satin having a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves ending in points over the wrists, and a very full skirt. Her flinger-tip veil of bridal illusion was caught to her hair with a coronet of orange blossoms. She roses MISS ANNETTE MOORHEAD, of Goldville, is one of the 83 students on the 1943-44 dean’s honor roll at Coker college. The honor roll, announced annual-j ly at the close of the regular session, lists all students with an average of! at least B on their academic work for the preceding year. The 1944 issue of The Clintonian, published by the senior class of Clin- ; ton high school, came from tjie press last week for distribution. Editor of the publication was John Coker; assistant editor, Betty Ann Boland; -business manager, Mary Padgett; assistant business manager, Marian Pitts. A number of additional students served on the '• artist and j advertisement staff, x ^nd as typists. The Clintonian was dedicated to Miss Rosa Mahaffey, ii member of 1 ! the faculty for several years in the advanced English department. The I tribute to her reads: j “We, the members of the class of j i 44 do hereby dedicate this book to: ! Miss Rosa Mahaffey. our teacher and 1 j friend, who through the years has been our guidance and inspiration, and has led us to look for the higher things of life.” MR. and MS. DAVIS R. HOLLAND hav adbpted a two-months-old baby daughter and have named her Helen Ruth, after her sister, Mrs. virgil Abrams, and Mr. * Holland's sister^ Miss Ruth Holland. MRS. R. E. JONES will have' charge of the Red Cross surgical: dressing during the summer months and states she will need a large number of volunteers to help her, | as the Red Cross is in need of dress- j ings. carried a bouquet of bride’s centered with an orchid. During the afternoon the young couple left for h wedding trip and on their return will reside in the Rounds apartments. For traveling Mrs. Meetze wore a French blue suit with white acces sories and a corsage of btchlds. ' The bride, a native of Gaffney, held the position of commercial teacher in the local high- school the past year. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude V. Lipscombe and a sister of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clary of Gaffney. The groom, a native of Gaffney, is BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES NOTED The Chronicle Extends Greetings To Those Whose Birthdays and Anniversaries Occur This Week. Lt. and Mrs. W. R. Pitts, Jr., of this city and Fresno, Calif., observed their first wedding anniversary Mon day. Mrs. Pitts has a birthday today.! Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cooper have a wedding anniversary on June 6. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Woodruff will | observe their 4th wedding anniver- j sary June 6. Sara Bennett Chandler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chandler, has a birthday tomorrow. Arthur Benjamin of this city and Baltimore, Md., has a birthday on (McDowell) was I June 2. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Adair are ob- serving their wedding anniversary today. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Ray will ob serve their wedding anniversary to morrow. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Owens will ob serve their 49th wedding anniversary tomorrow, June 2. Mrs. R. P. Chapman has a birthday June 5 and Mr. and Mrs. Chapman will observe their wedding anniver sary the 6th. T. J. Chandler observed his 81«t birthday on May 22. Mrs. Chandled will be 77 years old June 7. ' Mrs. D. C. Heustess had a birthday May 29. Mrs. Kenneth Haselden will ob serve a birthday Friday, June 2. Mr. Haselden will celebrate his on June 5th, and their son, Kenneth, Jr., will have his June 7th. Birth Announcements HASELDEN Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Haselden anounce the birth of a daughter, Lois Marie, on Wednesday, May 31, at Hays hospital. Mrs. Haselden is the former Miss Lorraine Anderson, ’ FINAL SETTLEMENT and CREDITORS NOTICE All persons holding claims against the estate of Clyde Saxon Lanford, an instructor for Giles Flying ser- deceased, will present them to the vice. undersigned, duly proven on or be- — fore the 18th day of April, A. D. f CIRCLE TO MEET 1945, or be forever barred. The Business Women’s circle of the On the 18th day of May, 1945, I First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Aus-' will make a Anal accounting to the tin Chandler, chairman, will meet J Court of Probate for Laurens County, Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the S. C., at 10 o’clock a.m., as Executrix church, ^ith Mrs. Marion Brown, and on the same day will apply for Mrs. Bob Oxley and Mrs. J. C. Pace a discharge. All persons indebted to as hostesses. * this estate are hereby notified to make payment on or before said date. LOIS JOHNSON LANKFORD, Executrix., Dated May 16 ,1944.—8-4c U. D. C. TO MEET FRIDAY Stephen D. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Friday evening, June 2, at 8:30, with Mrs. C. M. Bailey. SAY, **1 SAW IT IN THE CHRON ICLE.” THANK YOU. STATIONERY — Thin Sheerlite Air Laid. Beautiful assortment for men, women and misses. Chronicle Pub lishing Co. Stationery Dept. • V THE PERFUME OF TOMORROW f^uffluaite • /ncUvitiunt ?ftl€Ss' fjfrriiperlume SMOOTH THIS LASTING FRAGRANCE INTO YOUR SHIN * Two Deliqhtfuly Exciting Fragrances ALLURE-CREATION \NOT A SACHET GRAM \L BOTTLE Ml/S FtotRAL TAX Smith’ s Pharmacy The Rexall Store WANTED! SNAPSHOTS or PROTOGRAPHS OF SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN TO BE LOANED FOR DISPLAY IN WINDOW .at. 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