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/ } % Y • A . 1 - V' ; . J ‘ \ Thursday, August 4, 1949 t , 11 1HE CLINTON CHRONICLE V Pag# Th rm* s. The WOA^N’S PAGE SOCIETY EVENTS, CLUB AND CHURCH NEWS OF INTEREST... ... . TELEPHONE 74 or 495 1 memberinK Mrs. J. M.^ick of Ral-1 jeiirh, N. C., with a sruest prize, j Roses, gladioli and zinnia< predom inated in the floral arransrements to make a pretty setting for the occa- CLINTON GIRL IS BEAUTY QUEEN sions. Simmons-King Rehearsal Party Following the rehearsal on Wed nesday evening for the Simmons-King wedding, Miss Martha Galloway en tertained at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Galloway. Guests included members of the wedding party and out-of-town guests here for the rites. Summer flowers were prettily combined to decorate the living rooms. During the evening refreshments of assorted dainties were served. Wadsworth Club Host for Meeting The East district of Home Demon- U. D. C. Members Visit Rose Hill Farm For the July meeting of the St?-! phen D. Lee Chapter, United Daugh-1 iters of the Confederacy the group en-1 i joyed a trip to Rose Hill Farm, the j t home of Governor Gist. Barrie Jean Wingard Named "Miss^outh Carolina" test. Gets Big Home Welcome. Press iron heavily on each pile The* ~ The sole plate of an *'e *ri iron should belruobf'l price a mo'.'n or so with par*f.n or bee%vur-: the HOME Use a soft cloth or sponge for re- iron so :pe the iron off on paper or cloth. Remove pacld.ng on iron and ironers occasionally to flufT or reverse their position. Repla e when g boards fluff , necessary. Wash or change the mus- Ifl Stole Con mov * n £ soap,curd and lint tha* has j n c0 \er frequent,y enough V) keep Jiaic ^ rema i n ed in your washing machine tne ironed materials immaculate | tub, agitator or suction cups. These are difficult to remove when dry, but ^ wipe off easily while stifll wet. Miss Barrie Jean Wingard. of this i To cut down on washing, use tis- for removing lipstick. Keep blankets clean longer by using a wide turn over no the top sheet, or whth a blan- Mrs. J. J. Cornwell Hostess At Bridge city, crowned "Miss South Carolina” sue in place of towels when wiping , Clyde Franks of Laurens directed by Governor J. Strom Thurmond in hands a ^ er rincin « them. Use tissue stration clubs melon July 20 with the t ), e group through the house, point- Columbia last Friday night, was met Wadsworth club at Hopewell church, ing out interesting pictures and fur- by a motorcade Saturday afternoon Mrs. J. K. Haselden, East district niture and read an article from “C ar- when she returned to her home. She ket cover. director called the meeting to order olina Gardens” about the home before was greeted by Mayor L. E. Bishop, | Aftcr . usin * lhe iron ’ c 001 ^ and . . its restoration. Mr. Franks also spoke members of the Exchange club and wipe with a damp cloth. When neces- and the following program was given: !. nforinal]y ^ ^ about Gf)Ver _ i ot her friends in three convertibles sary, use a mild abrasive and wipe Song, “He Leadeth Me” ! nor Gigt who wag governor of South with P olice and h ‘ghway patrol es- off with a clean cloth _ . * * . corts. j Save wear and tear on iron by not Carolina when the act of secession | Miss ^ ingard was unanimously running it over zippers, buttons, was passed. i c hosen “Miss South Carolina” by six hooks or other haref articles. At noon a picnic dinner was enjoy-1 judges in a statewide Exchange club Time can be saved ironing hand ed by the thirteen members attending sponsored beauty contest. By virtue kerchiefs, napkins and small flat ar- with Mr. Franks as their guest. °* her selection over 10 other con-; tides by ironing them out flat and Fnllnwintr ie » li.t n* testants she will represent South piling together. Then fold each one i ff m* u y Carolina in the “Miss America” pa- quickly and set them in piles of five „ ^ „ . elected officers of the organization: geant at Atlantic City, N. J., next, Mrs. J. J. Cornwell entertained and Mrs - Down8 Monroe accompanied ! President, Mrs. D. A. Yarborough month. " members of the Tuesday bridee club ^ is8 Carrie Bell Workman Vice-President, Mrs. W. W. Harris Runners-up to Miss Wingard were nwmwr, 01 tne luesday onage MOD, ^ ^ c00riej Mrs.! Recording Secretary, Mis, Mary Miss Shirley Prescott. ".wL Harts Wasson Johnson Reports by Mrs. Theodore Sum- Corresponding Secretary, Mrs Uie afternoon with score prizes going mera ^ Miss Blanche Cox and Mrs. jW. Copeland Treasurer, Mrs. Joe W. Leake Historian, Mrs. C. Bynum Betts Registrar, Mrs. J. Hamp Stone Chaplain, Mrs. A. M. Copeland Scrap Book, Mrs. Betts Recorder of Crosses, Mrs. Nene D Workman. THE CHRONICLE Completely Covers Clinton’s Trade Area for Advertisers There Is No Substitokte for News paper Advertising If Ton Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE You Don't Get the News Creed, in unison Devotional, Mrs. George Brown Welcome, Mrs. Roy Crawford Response, Mrs. Joe Poole Greetings, new council president, Mrs. Robert Wasson Special Music, Mrs. Ben Workman and several additional guests bridge this week. Three tables were in play during —ie afternoon with score prizes going to Mrs. Tom Addison and Mrs. Car- : ^ ow B^ den baugh roll White Copeland. Mrs. Copeland Review of 8Cra P ^ made by ^ also won floating prize. Later a salad Bonds and Miss Susan Hall, jville,” and Miss Betty Jenlynson, ^ “Miss Greertville,” who placed second course was enjoyed. Roses and zinnias used at vantage points in the card rooms made a pret ty setting for the games. county agent “Rose Hill Farm” Mrs. Jack Long Talk, Miss Louise Fleming, retired conuty demonstration agent. During a business session Oak Qrove was added to the East district and announcement made that Long Methodist Circles, Society To Meet * The circles and^Woman’s Society Of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist church will meet jointly Monday afternoon, August 8, at 4 o’clock at the church. ; » Thg Sara Glenn 'eirda will meet Mfs 5| 00n | s Monday evening at 8 o cluck at the home of Mrs. J. K. Haselden with Mrs. Robert Wrenn and Miss Sara Stone, assistant hostesses. Miss Marian Simmons Branch will entertain the district next Weds Byron L. King year. At the conclusion of the program a delightful picnic supper was enjoy ed. Methodist Youth Enjoy Picnic The Young People of Broad Street Methodist church party and picnic at the Margaret Hunter park in New- B ridge Hostess Thursday afternoon Mrs. James P. Sloan entertained at bridge assembl ing players for three tables. Several progressive games were en joyed with Mrs. S. N. Connally and Mrs. J. B. Arnold score card award winners. When cards were laid aside gave a swimming i a tempting salad course, iced cake yesterday evening squares and punch were served. Mrs. W. D. Adair assisted the hostess in berry. • j the courtesies of entertaining. About twenty-five young people Beautiful bowls containing flowers chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. L. S. of the season were placed at vantage Reddick, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith, points in the card rooms making a Rev. and Mrs. P. L. Banknight, and colorful background. and third, respectively. Each of the 11 contestants paraded across the mammoth Township audi torium stage, first in evening dress es, then in talent review, and finally in bathing suits. In the talent review. Miss Wingard gave a masterful interpretation of a i young girl trying Tor a part in a j broadcast show. The skit was large enough in scope for her to suceess- ' jully demonstrate her marked talent in music, tap dancing, emotional in terpretation and ballet. She executed ... . the skit, of her own creation, with -liss Rose Marion Simmons of this.,smoothness of an experienced city became the bride of Byron Lee thespian. King of BennettsviRe in a clremnny | Miss Wingard, as "Miss South Car- beautiful in its simplicity, taking 1 olina " was presented with a four- place at six o’clock Thursday after- < niece set after ( her corona- T i oc ... ~ n .. . tion. Miss Prescott received a com- , . e a ary p bination radio and phonograph se:, church. an( j \jj ss Jenkinson was awarded a The ceremony was conducted by the portable radio by. the sponsoring Ex pastor, Rev. J. H. Spillers in the pres- change clubs of South Carolina. ence of a large number of friends and Governor Thurmond, in placing the r crown on the lovely queen s head, said ^ ,ves ' he wished to “thank the Exchange Two seven-branched candelabra and clubs for sponsoring the contest.” He floor baskets of white gladioli and •'■aid he knew the state would be wed fern against a white background with 1 rf> P r # s # n ted by Miss \\ ingard in the 5,^. i •» . ! "Miss America” beauty pageant, a tracery of ivy gnade a lovely set- . j , J Miss Wingard was recently selected ting for the vows. in ^ pageant show g.xrn here in Ushers were Gordon Quick, Jimmy the high school auditorium to repre- Crosland, of Bennettsville, Duncan sent the Exchange club, sponsoring McLaurin of"’Dillon and James Sim- organization, in the state contest. She mons, brother of the bride, of this| is ^ ulent ed daughter of Mr. and ’ 'Mrs. B. F. Wingard and will be a Smells good! Sadler-Owens Pharmacy Teleptwa* 400 — We Deliver COMPLETE LINE MODEL AIRPLANES OHLLSON AND RICE ENGINES FLYING AND SOLID KITS Gas and Rubber CLINTON MUSIC SUPPLY CO. 103 N. Broad Street LATEST RECORD HITS Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pitta, enjoyed the occasion. *«• n t» rw . junior this fall at Wiothrop college,! Miss Polly Davenport, organist ami j where she is majoring ia dramatics. Miss Martha Galloway, soloist rend Miss South Carolina Ball Sponsored by Clinton Exchange Club In Honor of Miss Barrie Jean Wingard Saturday, August 13 — 9 to 12' THE PUBLIC IS-INVITED AND REQUESTED ' TO ATTEND 4 Admission SI.00 Lovely Party For August Bride-Elect Miss Elsie Neighbors, a popular 1 ride-elect of August was feted Sat urday afternoon when Miss Martha- Mra. Alice Barrow of Kingstree and ^ rP( j a program of wedding' music. Mrs. Connally of Miami. Ha., who are; p rior to the c «, r emony Miss Daven- visiting here were guests for the port played a medley of old love songs P ar * y - and the traditional wedding marches were used as a processional ami re- i cessional. Miss Galloway sang “Be cause” and at the close of the cere mony “The Lord’s Prayer.” Mrs. Heath Copeland Entertains At Bridge Mrs. Heath Copeland was hostess Miss Mary Simmons of Abbeville. reen Pitts enterUined in her honor for bridge on Thursday and Friday CO usin of the bride, was maid of honor and wore aqua organdy. The ‘brides maids were Miss Betty Ann Camp- at her home on North Adair street. afternoons. Four tables were arranged for , On the former occasion guests were bridge with the card rooms beauti- members of her club. Two tables were and Miss G „ ry Trammell who fully decorated with gladioli, mari- arranged for the games and at the were KOWned in ]avender organdy, golds and zinnias. After a number of conclusion of the progressions a salad B]llie Arnold and Mrs Jamw interesting progressions scor^ prifes course was served. Mrs. Tom Addison Simmons who wore pink. The attend- were won by Miss Dot’ Taylor and and Mrs. William Brooks Owens were Mrs. John W. Finney, Jr. The hostess score winners. also presented the honoree with a I Friday guests were invited for two gift. tables with a refreshment course be- When cards were laid aside Mrs. O. ing enjoyed when cards were laid T. Lawing and Mrs. L. S. Reddick as- aside. Score awards were presented sisted in serving a salad course with to Mrs. R. C. Adair and Mrs. Ray- punch. ants were fashioned alike wi^h street length full skirt and tight bodice with a ruffle at the neck forming the sleeve. They wore matching bandeaus in their hair and mitts and carried a nosegay of mixed summer flowers. The bride, given in marriage by her imond Pitts with the hostess also re- 1 brotheri Talmadge gimmons, chose for | her wedding a white organdy dress of street length with ^[hite picture hat. She carried a white Bible topped with an orchid. The groom had as his best man Cary Moore of Bennettsville. Mrs. Simmons, mother of the bride, wore blue with black accessories and white carnation corsage. Mrs. King, mother of the groom, wore blue with white accessories and a corsage of white roses. Immediately following the cerem ony an informal reception was given at the home of the bride on North Broad street. Throughout the receiving rooms ar tistic floral arrangements in green « / and white were used and centering the dining table was a beautifully em- j bossed two-tiered wedding cake. The ! cake was cut ami served with punch and mints. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Talmadge Simmons, Mrs. Allan Simmons and Mrs. Arthur Davis. During the evening the bride »nd groom left for a wedding trip. For traveling the bride wore aqua with lavender hat and other accesso ries in white and an orchid corsage. Mrs. King is the attractive daugh ter of Mrs. H. W. Simmons and the late Mr. Simmons. She is a graduate of Clihton High school where she was active in student activities. Mr. King, the son of Mr. and Mrs,, W. J. King of Bennettsville, is a mem ber of the rising junior class at Pres byterian college. He was in Naval service during World War II. Upon their return from a wedding trip they will make their home in an apartment on North Broad street. ONCE A YEAR SPECIAL! INCOMPARABLE CARA NOME \ * $2.00 Size Cleansing Cream For $1.00 $2.00 Size Cold Cream For $1.00 Phis Federal Tax THIS OFFER NOT GOOD AFTER AUGUST 15TH BISHOP-WALKER PHARMACY Telephone 101 . i Fashion Release on Sportleigh Coats... 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