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! ^ V Y \ \ V Thursdoy, Mirrch 25 # 1948 THE CLHNTON CHRONICLE Page Thre# The WOMAN’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS, QUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST. flowers gave a pretty springlike set- refreshments before the games and ting for the party which assembled the hostess served a dessert course with coffee. Mrs high score winne a q « ■ e r- close friends of the honoree. Games and^^ciwtests ^following the bridal theme were enjoyed and later went to Mrs t JThor salad and sweet courses served with iced drinks. H. M. Wise was nd floating prise ell Dunlap. Colorful ,mixed boutjuets formed a pretty background for the afternoon r-Qnd orpwe oouo A feature of the evening was the gathering. f£LEPHQN£ 74 or 156-W presentation of a miscellaneous show- j Dianne Roddy Observes Birthday Yesterday morning in observance of her sixth birthday which is today, Dianne Roddy, and her little friends at Playschool enjoyed a party. ' Each child was given an Easter basket as a favor and colorful bal loons added to the merriment. After games refreshments of ice cream, birthday cake, and chocolate milk * were served. The decorated cake, glowing with six candles adorned the refreshment table. Popular Brides-elect Feted With Bridge Party Complimenting two brides-elect, Miss Jean Layton and Miss Jane Lit tle, Mrs. George R. Blalock and Mrs. E. H. Wilkes entertained with a bridge party Tuesday afternoon at the Blalock home. Arrangements of camellias, Japa nese Magnolia, judas and flowering peach formed a lovely decoration for the card rooms where six tables were placed for the games. High score prize was awarded Mrs. Eugene Av ery, and the guests of honor were presented by the hostesses with gifts. Late in the afternoon a chicken salad pnd dessert course were enjoyed. 1 . ^ them ( Tuesday Club Meets silver and crystal in her chosen pat- - tern. Mrs. Adair Hostess To Ex Libris Club Tuesday afternoon the meeting of the Ex libris book club was held at the home of Mrs. I. M. Adair. Tu lips with other colorful spring blos soms made « pretty setting for the meeting. Current literary events were dis cussed as were selections of new books to be purchased. Refreshments of sandwiches and iced drinks were served during the afternoon. April refreshments served. Later the group heard a program at Florida Street, school on bulbs and annuals by Geo. B. Park of Greenwood. Members of the Gardenia group met, with Mrs. W. Ray Pitts. Mrs. H. D. Payne, Mrs. T. P. Owens, and R * ,;ve<1 Mrs. R. S. Owens were co-hostesses^ i—Mrs. Frank Miller was hostess to Early spring flowers added attrac- 1 (Continued on page severr) tiveness to the receiving robms where* members enjoyed a social hour be fore hearing the program at Florida Street school. Mjr. and Mrsi. Park were guests of tnis gfoup. Sand wiches, cup cakes and punch were With Mrs. Cornwall The Tuesday bridge club met the past week with Mrs. J. J. Cornwell. 1 When the guests assembled cake, coffee and nuts were served before cards. Two tables were in play dur- ; Party Shower Honors Recent Bride Honoring Mrs. Edgar Lee Benja min, a recent bride,_Mrs. Marvin C. Stewart of this city and Mrs. Fur man Ott of Laurens entertained Thursday evening. The party was given here at the home of Mrs. Lila C. Stewart. r Attractive arrangements of mixed • • An Invitation We wish to invite our friends in Clinton and vicinity to inspect our new and modern department store. SIMPSON’S Joe H. Simpson, Sr. Joe H. Simpson, Jr. WHITMIRE, S. C. Bridge Party For April Bride-elect Honoring Miss Jane Little, bride-elect, Miss Margie Miller and ! tbe afternoon and when scores Miss Virginia Sumerel entertained wer 3 counted Mrs. Goyne Simpson with‘a bridge party Saturday even-|Y as ^ oun< ^ w ' nn « r - Floating ing at the home of the former. | prize was won by Mrs. Heath Cope- Four tables were arranged for the ; land. Vases of daffodils, hyacinths, games with a lovely corsage marking ! an( l narcissus were placed at vantage the place of the honoree. Highipnln^ 3 in the card rooms, score prize was presented Miss Jean | Layton. The guest of honor was giv en a gift of silver. ' Later a tempting salad plate was served. For the occasion, the receiving, rooms of the Miller home were beau tifully decorated with daffodils, for- s^thia and jonquils. Misa Ann Halloway, Miss Kathryn ( Willingham, Greenville; Mrs. R. P. Ja P an as the wa s * ive n b y Mrs - Kapp, Columbia; Mrs. Eugene Avery, {^ al P b Blakely and Mrs. Henry Sim Rock Hill; and Miss Juanita Rarie, Methodist Society Holds Meeting The Woman’s Society of ..Christian Service met Monday afternoon at Broad Street Methodist church with * the president Mrs. J. V. Edwards pre siding. The devotional and program, with Rockingham, the party. N. C. were guests for CASINO THEATRE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, March 25 and 26 On to low and glory! V/tr fflh rtcrwu I LARRY PARKS Swtim -ELLEN DREW Feature: 2:36, 4:33, 7:36, 9:33. CARTOON. 9c and 35c SATURDAY, MARCH 27 ONE DAY ONLY Rose of the Rio THE BROADWAY Grande FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, March 26 and 27 Phantom Valley (A new Starrett Western) With CHARLES STARRETT and, VIRGINIA HUNTER. Starts: Friday: 2:27, 4:58, 7:34, 10:10. Saturday: 1:30, 4:01, 6:32, 9:08. ...plus... Invisible Man RAINS, VIR- With CLAUDE GINIA STUART. Adventure story of Mexico. With JOHN CARROLL and MOVITA. ’ Starts: 2:32, 4:17, 6:02. 7:47, and 9:32. COMEDY. 9c and 35c MONDAY AND TUESDAY, March 29 and 30 Starts: V Friday: 3:20, 5:56, 8:32. Saturday: 2:23, 4:45, 7:30, 10:06. Dangers of Canadian Mounted, Chap. 2 9:30 A. M. Shaw SATURDAY. 9c and 30c SPENCER TRACY TURNER t *CHA.r C£0TT Feature: 2:00, 4:22, 7:00, 9:22. NEWS. 9c and 35c 10 A. M. Show MONDAY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 .. ONE DAY ONLY Glamour Girl Featuring the swing, music of Gene Krupa and songs by Susan Reed. With VIRGINIA GREY, GENE KRUPA and his band, SU SAN REED and PIERRE WAT KINS. Feature: 2:34, 4:16, 5:58, 7:40, and 9:22. GOOD SHORTS. 9c and 35c 10 A. M. Show. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, March 29 and 30 The Spoilers j Action. With JOHN WAYNE, MAR LENE DIETRICH, and R A N - DOLPH SCOTT. Feature: 2:25, 4:17, 7t25, 9:17, NEWS and CARTOON. 9c and 30c 1 a.. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, March 31—April 1 Lone Star Trail » (Johnny Mack Brown Western) Starts: 2:27, 4:58, 7:29, 10:00. --- ( ...plUSu. Mr. Reckless Action. Story of the oilfields, with WM. EYTHE and BARBARA BRITTON. P. Stars: ^:25, 5:56, 8:27. • ,y> v £ Sea Hoqnd, (LastCliap.) 9c and 30c Drop-In Party For Popular Bride-elect Miss Jane Little who is being wide ly entertained prior to her April wed ding was paid a charming compli ment Monday evening when Miss Irene Workman and Mrs. Harry Net tles were hostesses for a drop-in. The Workman home was lovely with a variety of spring flowers. In the dining room where yellow set the color note refreshments were served buffet style. On the table a central arrangement of jonquils was flanked by lighted candles. Assorted sandwiches, cookies, and other par ty daihtigs w^te' served 'With tea." Miss Little was presented by the hostesses with a gift of china. Sixteen friends of the honoree were invited for the occasion. mons. After a short business meeting the society was dismissed with a prayer. Garden Club Has Program On 'Annuals' The Gardenia unit of the Garden club met at the home of Mrs. B. C. Preslar Monday afternoon with Mrs. Wl R. Turner and Mrs. F. F. Hicks as assistant hostess. Arrangements of spring flowers were used at vantage points in the home. A social hour was enjoyed and Do This For COUCHING, MUSCULAR TIGHTNESS OP ChildS Cold Long Branch Club Holds Meeting The Long Branch Home Demon stration club met at the school house March 15. The project song “Th©- Old Refrain” was sung. Mrs. Sam Compton had charge of the devotion al, giving comments on ‘‘The Collect of Club Women of America.” The club members read together the “Col lect” ajs a prayer. Each member was asked to answer the roll call with ways of preventing accidents in the home 4 - Miss-Crowder and Mr. Knight from Duke ^ower Company in Spartan burg gave interesting demonstrations on electric appliances in the home and proper wiring. During the soc ial hour games were played and the hostesses, Mrs. C. D. 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THOMAS, Jeweler “It's Time That Counts” a s Club Enjoys Dessert Bridge Mrs. Carlisle Neely entertained with a desert bridge Thursday after noon for members of her club. Two tables were arranged for the games in a setting of jonquils and flowering quince. After a sweet course several progressions were en joyed. Score prizes were presented to Mrs. I. M. Adair and Mrs. James Addison. Floating prize went to Mrs. R. P. Hamer. Wednesday Club Meets With Mrs. Jacobs Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Hugh Jacobs was hostess to members of her bridge club assembling players for two tables. » v „ Before the games, a sweet course was served. Mrs. A. B. Stump a club visitor won high score award. Bouquets of' mixed spring flowers were attractive in the card rooms. hei Mrs. Fred Oxley Hostess At Bridge Mrs. Fred Oxley entertained bridge club Thursday afternoon. -Arrangefents of Jonquils, flower ing quince and sipi-rea made a pretty setting for the games. 1 Score award was presented Mrs. J. B. Arnold. 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