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I * X*- x r-'-n». } J % - THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1949 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE uL Pa*e Three County Delegation Votes Against Proposed $300 Bonus Special to The Chronicle. against the measure, while Represeri- I tative C. L. Milam voted with the 1 minority. Representative C. B. Cul-, bertson was not recorded as voting. | Thd bill to pay a bonus to all state veterans was defeated by a 90 to 16 vote, after a number of veterans in .^Columbia, March 15. —The house the house had spokn against it, of representatives last week killed on! charging that it would hurt the roll call votes bills to create a state state’s economy. The bill provided i housing commission and to pay a that the necessary $60,000,000 be TheWOMAN’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS. CLUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST....... telephone 74 or 156-w present worthy grand ma tron. The chapter was placed on the honor roll with all officers present ed corsages by the worthy matron, as favors and the boys were given toy cars.-^ $300 bonus state. to all veterans in the procured from taxes on the “loan; sharks” of the state. Representatives; The bill to create the South Caro- jWasson and Culbertson all QintOn Choral Club lina Housing commission, which vote< * ma l orit y a ® ain ' st '■ u ' would have provided low c o s t ( rneasure - housing at an estimated $50,000,000, 1 • was defeated by a 73 to 17 vote. Rep- TOR OFFICE SUPPUES resentative R. C. WaSson, of Laurens Call 74 county, voted with the majority CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. To Meet Monday There' will be a meeting of the Clinton Choral club at 8 o’clock in the evening Monday March 21 at the High School. Officers state that all who have joined the club are requested to attend, T § li 8 8 8 8 § S 8 8 8 8 • # 8 RENNETS... FINDS I Mrs. Owens Hostess FOR A WELL. ROUNDED WARDROBE I COMPARE r * COTTON CASUALS * BUTCHER RAYON * Cash-And-Carry value! 1 You know they’re buys! Loft, clear cotton pique print . . . right, crisp-textured embroidered ray on. From a collection that goes all the way from casual to dre—y ... stays at one low price! 12-20. you can have 8 8 • f »> H for only 98« A breathtaking price drop on VIRST QUAIv ITY Gayniode Nylons in the favorite sturdy- sheer 45 gauge, 30 denier! Tl 1 ^' "rre sub stantially higher-priced—so get yours now, while you can save plenty! New spring shades to go with any out£t. Sizes 8V& lo 10^4, ^ Mary Sue Dorr Observes Birthday In observance of her birthday which occurred Friday, Mary Sue Darr invited the girls in her neigh borhood for an afternoon of outdoor games Cold drinks, cake and can dies were enjoyed Mrs. Sadler Hostess Mrs. Mary Terry. Immediately fol-ifo Legion Auxiliary lowing the meeting were served refreshments i. * a The March meeting of the Amen- „ . , . ..... can Legion Auxiliary was held on Prior to the meeting officers of _ . ^ . . the chapter entertained w.th a din-1 Tu< ' sda !' af 'f™>c.n at the home of ner party at the R. G. Murphy Mrs. R. E. Sadler with members of home. • ! Mrs. G., W. 1 Hollingsworth^ group Out-of-town guests Were Mrs.; acting as hostesses. Eleanor Evans, Mr$. Rosa Lee Bar- Throughout the receiving rooms nett and Mrs. Kate Crosen of Co-|. c torsythia, jonquils and other spring lumbia, Mrs. Pearl Monroe and Mrs. 1 Janelle Cosby of Laurens. Ann Hart Pinson Has Birthday Party flowers were artistically arranged for decoration. Mrs. Jasper P. Rowland, presi dent. called the meeting to order and the following program was giv- Monday afternoon, March 7, Ann en: Friday evening she was hostess to j Hart Pinson, daughter of Mrs. E. B Pledge and Preamble, a number of her young friends for Pinson, celebrated her sixth birth-i Prayer, Mrs J V Edwards. T n • j / a *| l a weiner roast. Weiners were roast- day by inviting about ten little play- Mrs Thomas Baldwin, child vveL lo Bridge LIUD ed over an outdoor fire and served mates for a party. * fare chairman, gave a repqrt <fa The Tuesday bridge club was en-; with picnic supper. Later the group. Each guest was given a party hat veterans family which the auxili- tertained this week at the home of | enjoyed a scavenger hunt j to wear and festive games were di- ary has been assisting Mrs. William Brooks Owens. Two tables were in play during the afternoon with Mrs. Irby S. Hipp winning high score and float ing prize. Late in the afternoon a salad course and candies were en joyed. i The card rooms were attractive with mixed bouquets of spring flo- j N Norman wers. : reeled by Miss Mary Frances Pin-; Mrs. Witmot Shealy. memb< " hip li M M u son During the afternoon the group chairman reported on the spring ral- tVirS. INOrman nOSlcSS was invited into the din.ng room for jy Columbia and presenti d the To Baotist GrOUD re.reshments. The birthday cake, auxiliary the national memh,< rship p 5 VJTOUp bearing six lighted candles, was, utatK>n won for 1948 Fourteen members of the Busi-; decorated in pink and made a pret- Mr s. None D Workman reported ness Womans circle of the First ty centerpiece for the table. Baskets! , Baptist church met on Monday ev- of candles were presented the girls (Continued on page seven) jening at the home of Mrs. Mary , * * ft Mrs. John Wm. King | Hostess At Bridge Mrs. John William King enter tained her bridge club and a num- i In the absence of the program j chairman, Miss Marion Burts,-Miss ; Irene Workman was in charge of | the program on “Christ The Answer To Racial Tension”. The devotion al was given by Mrs. Lewis Simp- , , . son and the following members ber of additional guests on Thuis- t 00 k p ar f ; Miss Minnie Taylor, Mrs. day afternoon. 3 m. Dutton. Miss Martha Wash- Four tables were arranged for the mgton and Miss Maude Sumerel. games using as a background dafo- j After a business the hos _ dils, and jasmine with other season- tess served C()ld drinks cake and al flowers. Salad and sweet courses nuts Mrs R P Wilderi president were enjoyed before caids. Aftti 0 j ^ be Woman Missionary Union, several interesting progressions Mrs. was a Rucst for thL> meeting giGordan Goodal^ was awarded 8 prize for high score. the Mrs. Spratt Hostess To Century Club Tuesday afternoon members Eastern Star Has Inspection Meeting The James B. Parrott chapter, of Order of Eastern star held the an- the Century club met at the home nual inspection meeting F r i d a v of Mrs. John Spratt for a contin- evening with Mrs. Eleanor Evans uation of their study on “The Un-, past grand matron for tho state ited Nations . _ .. _ ... ... Program leader for the afternoon ac in 8 m the absence of Mrs. Lillian was Mrs. B. L. Wood who gave life [ sketches of the three Russian re- presentatives Vishinsky, Gromyko, and Molotov. S2.50 S2.50 SPECIAL THIS COl'PON IS WORTH $2.50 On the Purchase of One Set Laurel Aluminum Health Cook wear- S36.95 or One 50-Pc. Set of the Famous Rogers Silverware - S37.25 When Presented To BISHOP-WALKER PHARMACY ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1. 1919 BOTH SETS FULLY GUARANTEED FOR LIFE Both of these beautiful sets are displayed in the window, and can be purchased on the easy and convenient budget plan ONLY ONE C OUPON TO A CUSTOMER Blackburn-Loftis Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Blackburn, of Alto, Ga., announce the engage ment of their daughter, Mary Alice, to Pfc. Frank H. Loftis, of this city | now stationed at Keesler Field, Miss. Pfc. Loftis is the son of Mr.! and Mrs. S. B. Loftis. Bridge Club Enjoys Meeting Mrs. Carroll White Copeland ’was hostess to her bridge club for a number of afternoon games on Thursday. Two tables were arranged in a setting of spring flow’ers and be fore cards a dessert course was served. At the conclusion of the 1 progressions Mrs. Tom Addison and Mrs. George Blalock were present-. ed score awards. Jeans-Wallace Rites Take Place March 2 Announcement has been made by Mrs. Lucille W. Jeans of Columbia iof the marriage of her daughter. Peggy Ann. to Jack Henry Wallace of this city and Columbia on Wed nesday March 2, at the home of Rev. L. M. Mobley in Columbia. I Mr. Wallace, the son of Mr. and j Mrs. H. E. Wallace of Columbia, is ' employed at tho local A & P Store, i They are residing in the home of 'Mrs. L. S. Henderson on Woodrow ! street. Junior Music Club Presents Program The March meeting of the Clin ton Music club was held Wednes day the 2nd. at the First Presbyte rian church with Mrs. J. F. Jacobs,' Mrs. Powell A Fraser, Mrs. James P. Sloan and Mrs. Robert F. Black' as hostesses. The program for the afternoon was presented by the Junior Mus ic club of which Mrs.- Black is .counsellor. The six and seven year olds gave, a olaylet “Peter Rabbit” in costume; Five pupils gave sketch- ;es of the lives of musicians with selections from their work; several i older pupils rendered solos and the 'rhythm band olayed two selections. | Al the conclusion of the program the hostesses invited the group in to the parlors for refreshments of ice cream and cake. _4_ L Bridge Party For Mrs. Rogers Honoring Mrs. Montoe Rogers of Dillon who was visiting here Mrs. Raymond Pitts entertained guests for ‘two tables of bridge on Wed nesday afternoon. The tables, prettily centered with small mixed bouquets, were ap- pointod for refreshments and a sweet course was served with cof fee. When scores were counted Mrs. W. A. Johnson and Mrs. Pringlq Copeland were winners. Mrs. Rog ers was presented a guest prize. For the occasion the hostess home was lovely with bowls of daffodils and red bud. Easter Specials! THREE BIG DAYS ONLY! Thursday - Friday - Saturday March 17, 18, 19 15^ Off on All Dresses, in New Spring Styles and Colors. KTy Off on All New Spring Hats. W 0 Off on All Underwear, Slips, Gowns, Pajamas, Bed . Jackets, Panties and Brassieres. W 0 Off on AH Skirts, in New Spring Styles. ^ 10°i Off on All Blouses, New Spring Styles. 20^ Off on All Ladies’ Bags,in Spring Styles and Colors. specials on ALL NEW SPRING COATS AND SUITS DURING THESE THREE DAYS $29.95 $32.95 $36.95 $39.95 $42.95 $44.95 $46.95 Coats Coats Coats Coats Coats Coats i Coats and Suits $23.00 and Suits $27.00 and Suits ... $30.00 and Suits $33.00 and Suits $35.00 and Suits $37.00 and Suits $39.00 $49.95 $52.95 $54.95 $59.95 $64.95 $69.95 $72.95 Coats Coats Coats Coats Coats Coats Coats and Suits and Suits and Suits and Suits and Suits and Suits and Suits $41.00 $45.00 $47.00 $49.00 $53.00 $57.00 $59.00 All Nylon Hose, in new spring shades, in 51-gauge, 15 and 20 denier, and in 54- gauge, 15 denier— S1.50 Pair One lot of Cotton and Crepe Blouses, as sorted styles and sizes, at— S2.00 One lot Brassieres in assorted styles and sizes, white and tearose.. Were from $1.69 to $2.50, now going at— S1.00 One lot of new Spring Dresses, in cotton prints. Special price— S3.98 ALL SALES FINAL NO EXCHANGES NO REFUNDS COATS AND SUITS MAY BE PUT ON LAY AWAY AT THESE SPECIAL PRICES WITH ONE-THIRD DOWN CHANEY’S DRESS SHOPPE CLINTON, S. C. \