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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1949 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE :: :: « i.t J.: 8 :: I % :: 8 :.t i.t I i.t i.t li % |f • • I :: a 8 8 8 8 8 a 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 $5.25 Absolutely Free! WITH EACH WASH, GREASE AND OIL CHANGE We are giving away absolutely free a $5.25 burglar- proof auto alarm. This is offered MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS ONLY Limtied Supply Call us before they are all gone. Joe’s Esso Service Station Phone 128 A Welcome To .... Citizens New investors are always welcomed by Citizens Fed eral Savings and Loan Association of Clinton—welcomed into a large “family” hundreds of persons who are en joying the safety, profit and convenience of saving the Citizens Federal way. Opportunities for all types of investors are offered here. You may save any amount at any time. You may elect to save at regular intervals but you have the right to change those intervals or to invest whatever amount is convenient. There are no fixed, pre-determined obliga tions. Here you may open an account for $1 or for much larger sums. Yes, Citizens is the place to invest for the wage earner or for the person who has large sums to invest at regular intervals. SAFETY — PROFIT — CONVENIENCE AVINGS jAND LOAN ASSOCIATION Telephone No. 6 A Clinton Institution Serving Clinton People Since 1909 SALE! Baginning Friday, February 4 Continuing Next Week Through the 12th at Burts Ready-to-Wear Clinton, S. C. ALL FALL AND WINTER DRESSES - V2-Price No short dresses, no carried over dresses at this price. All short dresses, shop-worn dresses, carried over dress es on sale for much less than half price—$1.00 and up. OUR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN All Ladies’ Hats on Sale, 50c to $1.00 All Skirts Reduced, Some Va-Price, Others Less. A Few Carried Over Ladies’ Wool Suits — Much Less Than Half Price The coat is w’orth more than w r e ask for the whole suit. Only A Few of This Season’s Fall and Winter Coats and Suits One-Third Off ALL BLOUSES T $1.00 Off ALL SWEATERS $1.00 Off ALL LADIES’ BAGS $1.00 Off MEN’S SUITS 1-5 Off MEN’S PANTS 1-4 Off MEN’S HATS ,, 1-4 Off MEN’S SHIRTS $1.00 Off MEN’S $1.50 RESISTO TIES , v $1.00 J- F*age Three The WOMAN’S PAGE socieiy evhts, club m church hews OF INTEREST .. TELEPHONE 74 or 156-W Bridge Club Enjoys Meeting Mrs. Tom Addison entertained members of her card club for a dessert bridge the past week. Two tables were appointed for a sweet course after which several games were enjoyed. Mrs. Hubert Boyd and Mrs. Heath Copeland were score prize winners. Lovely bowls of camellias wqre used as a setting for the gathering. tesies of entertaining were Mrs. W. R. Anderson, Mrs. Jack Anderson, Mrs. Arthur Little and Mrs. B. W. Pressley, Jr. Guests included the bride’s moth- !er, Mrs. Loraine Leonard, Miss Fran- j ces Leonard ancLMiss Lenora Leon ard of Reidville, Miss Iris Leonard and Mrs. George Park of Green wood. church is meeting each morning this week at 9 o’clock in the dining room of the. Lesh Infirmary with Mrs. A. S. Maxwell as hostess. The foreign mission study book “Twilight or Dawn” on China is being discussed by various mem bers. On Tuesday morning the regular monthly meeting was held jointly with the mission study course with fourteen members in attendance. Mrs. Maxwell gave the devotional from James and Mrs. G. A. Black j taught the lesson. The meeting was .closed with chain prayers for the [missionaries in China. ASTHMA Don't l*t eouchlnf. *hw.lnf. returrlnf »t- Ueks of Bronchial Asthma ruin sleep and enercy without trying MENDACO. which works thru the blood to reach bronchial I tube* and lungs. Usually helps nature quickly remove thick, sticky mucus. Thus alleviates coughing and aids freer breathing and better sleep. Oet IIENDACO from druggist Satis faction or money back guaranteed CALL 74 FOR OFFIC E SCPPLIES Mrs. Wysor Hostess To Actoeon Club Mrs. Robert. E. Wysor entertained members of the Actaean club at her home recently with a delightful afternoon gathering. Japanese quince and camellias at tractively adorned the home for the occasion. After an informal hour salad and sweet courses were served. Mrs. Wysor's sister, Mrs. John B. Ricketts of Greenville was a guest for the party. Mrs. Baker Gives Club Program The Century club held its regu lar meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marshall W. Brown. Continuing a series on studies of the prominent people of the Unit ed Nations Mrs. Kenneth Baker gave life sketches of the five American Representatives to the organization. Twenty members attended the meet ing. P.-T.A Association Reports Progress The February meeting of the Flo rida Street School P. T. A. was held on Tuesday evening with Mrs. John T. Young, president, presiding. Rev. James Gray opened the meet ing with prayer. Mrs. Young gave a resume of founders day of the Parent Teachers Association which is celebrated in February, stating that the organization is now in its fifth year and has grown from a membership of 69 to 249. Mrs. A. M. Copeland, supervisor of the orphanage ■staff, addressed the group on the importance of par ents and teachers building Christian character in children. Mrs. L. O. Hiers 5th grade section wop the prize for having the most parents present. Later a social hour was enjoyed in the school dining room and the hos tess committee served refreshments. Wednesday Club Has Meeting Mrs. Hugh Jacobs entertained the Wednesday bridge club and several additional guests the past week assembling players for three tables. A dessert course was served be fore cards. At the conclusion of the games, Mrs. A. B. Stump, a club visitor, was high score winner. Jonquils and flowering quince made a colorful spring setting for the dessert bridge. Joint Hostesses Entertain At Bridge Mrs. Posey W. Copeland and Mrs. Davis R. Holland were hostesses on Thursday afternoon for a dessert bridge assembling players for four tables at the home of the former. The card rooms were attractive with flowering quince and other early spring flowers. After several interesting rounds score awards were presented Mrs. Billy McMillan, and Mrs. Ben Moye, while floating prize went to Mrs. A1 Thayer. Mrs. Hugh Buford and Mrs. Moye, brides of recent date were presented guest prizes. Miss Copeland Observes Birthday On Friday evening January 28, Miss Joan Copeland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Copeland, ob served her 14th birthday with a party at her home. About thirty friends were invited for the occasion and enjoyed proms, dancing and a number of games during the evening. The prettily decorated birthday cake adorned the refreshment table from which sandwiches, cheese biscuit, drinks and other party dainties were served. The chosen color note of pink and white was effectively car ried out in the decorations. The hostess mother was assisted in serving and entertaining by Mrs. L. P. Dailey. Thornwell Circle Has 'Week of Prayer' In observance of the week-of- prayer and self denial the Ella Rid dell circle of Thornwell Memorial FOR EXPERT WELDING ...and... FARM MACHINERY REPAIRS See or Call 418 CLINTON WELDING & REPAIR SERVICE Enterprise Street A. R. P. Class Meets . With Mrs. Copeland Mrs. George Watts Copeland and Miss Martha Owings were joint hostesses on Monday evenirig to members of the Ladies Bible Class of the Associate Reformed Presby- ; terian church for the January meet- | ing at the home of the former. Mrs. Hubert Todd taught as the lesson a chapter from the study ! book “The Life and Teachings Of j Jesus Christ.” Later during a social hour, pound | cake, hot chocolate, nuts and mints j were enjoyed. All Sales Cash — No Exchanges —- No Alterations BURTS - CUnton, S. C. The Only Ready-to-Wear Store Across the Railroad Tracks, In the Hotel Block. Phone 410. Mrs. Hugh Buford, Recent Bride, Feted Complimenting Mrs. Hugh Bu ford, the former Miss Catherine Le onard, Mrs. George W. Bailey and Miss Rose Lee entertained at the home bf the former with a lovely seated tea. The delightful afternoon affair as sembled about thirty friends of the bride. Throughout the receiving rooms flowering quince was ar ranged with other spring flowers and in the dining room the bridal motif was effective. The center- piece for the tea table was fashioned of white gladioli with greenery and flanked by tall white tapers in sil ver holders. Assisting the hostesses in the cour- Do This for Head-Cold Stuffiness! Instantly—the moment you put a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol in , each nostril—you’ll feel your cold-stuffed nose . . . - start to open up and give you wonder ful relief from sniffly head-cold distress. Va-tro-nol acts so fast because it works right where trouble is. It relieves stuffy congestion, and makes breathing easier. If used in time, Va-tro-nol helps pre vent many colds from developing! Try it I Vicks Va-tro-nol Nose Drops. ^//te 'll/lte&l... Keeps your pocket jingling And your fingers tingling With the money you savve. The C. N. & L. railroad had 10 slop jars they couldn’t deliver and didn't know what, to do with them. We do' W e ‘ r e selling ’em (the best pots we’ve had, too) at 89c each 1936 Dodge panel pickup truck. Motor completely overhauled by Giles Chevrolet folks and parked in front of the Wheel. Motor not broke-m yet. First guy crazy enough to offer $275.00 better have the cash. He’s bought a truck. Ladies’ bloomers, step-ins, pan ties, snuggles, drawers—tea- rose and white, sizes tiny, large and enormous. Price, anything you’ll give. No fool ing! Another Singer sewing machine arrived this week. In fair ness to all, first come, first served. Free toys! A toy absolutely free to each child under 12. ac companied by his or her .ma or pa, as long as toys last. One lot oil dishes, cheap enough for the tightest skintlint in town.' Each dish . 15c 1 ' 'Wheel Just Around the Corner from Rear of A. Si P. CUnton Penney’s famous COTTONS Brentwoods*! Same low Penney Price! Better than ever cottons .new for spring 1949 — at the same low 2.79! 80 sq. percale,' poplin, pique or chambray frocks — as washable as they’re wonderful. In new prints — florals, geometries, stripes (wide or narrow) or checks! Sizes 12-42 . . . and others up to 52. Come in today . . . get choice! “Little Sweetheart” COTTONS She’ll look like a real-live Valentine in one of these darling ’’Little Sweetheart” dresses! One m crisp ' hi'e pique trimmed with bright red says "I Love x . u” in embroidery. Others in broadcloth and per- < :i>* are ruflled, l>owed and colorful as a Valentine Mr . Ml are really -adorable and buys at this c <; to./price! 3-6x