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% Pape SI* THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, September 21, 1950 SOCIETY (Continued from page three) September 27 at 6:30. Picnic supper. Mrs. Hubert Boyd, president,hrrg- cd officers and members to a/ttend group conference at Joanna, Sep tember 28 beginning at 10 o’cloick. Mrs. D 'oree was silver in, her chosen pat tern and was also presented a cor sage to wear for the occasion/ ■ i — Mother of R. P. Wilder Passes At Woodruff Wounded In Korea Mrs. Ella M. Wilder of Woodruff, widow of George W. Wilder, died S. Cook had change of Tuesday afternoon at the home of the program entitled “Recceation her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Gwinn af- For Young People.” She was assist- ter a brief illness, ed in the discussion bv Mrs. W. R.' The funeral services were held Anderson and Mrs. James Gray. yesterday afternoon at the Baptist Mrs. John Glover led the worship' ch urch there, conducted by the. Rev. service which closed with the Mis-;^-- k- Boyter, Rev. W. J. Bradley and pah benediction. i Lawrence Pruitt. Surviving are two sons, Robert P. • • A *1' | Wilder of this city, and Wilburn Wil- LCQIOn Auxiliary der of Spartanburg; five daughters, Holds Fall Meeting Mrs. Clyde Skinner, Mrs. Nelson rpv t it ,, *• # .u a Gwinn and Mrs. Alton Meadows of The first fall meeting of the Am- Woodruff Mrs E B Reynolds of encan Legion auxiliary was held on Manila p j and Mrs Wal { er c ter Tuesday afternoon at the home of of Spartanburg; her mother, Mrs. T. ^ E ' che]be l^ Wlth mem - M. Massingale of Greer; three bro- bers of Mrs. Harry Baldwin commit- therS( John M > Wade and 0scar tee as hostesses. , , . Massingale of Greer; five sisters, After the ritual and business ses- Mrs. J. L. Wilder of Spartanburg sion Mrs. WUmot Shealy, the retir- M rs. M. W. Perry and Mrs. T. M. Roddy of Greer, Mrs. Dewitte Tur ner of Greenwood and Mrs. Clifton Hall of Leesville. Deficit of State Hits $4 Million ing president gave a report of the past year's work and turned the meeting over tp the newly elected president, Mrs. Tom Baldwin, Mrs. Earl Workman introduced two girls, Misses Peggy Sepse and Myrtice Rhodes, who gave accounts of Girls State which they attended! this summer. I Later Mrs. Nene Workman who had charge of the program, introduc ed Miss Martha Washington, a new member, and they lead a number of patriotic songs. During the social hour the hostess group served a sweet course. 1 Greene-Copeland Mr and Mrs. H. B. Greene of San- tuck. announce the marriage of their daughter, LilUe, to Leroy Brooks Copeland of this city. The ceremony was performed July 10, 1950 at the home of the Rev. J. B. Connelly in Spa tun burg. Mrs Copeland received her educa tion at Union high school and holds a position with the Lydia Cotton M‘ lls reported total 1949-50 state revenue. Mr Copeland graduated from the i exclusive of gasoline tax receipts local high school and served two, earmarked for highway purposes, at years in the U. S. Marine Corps. He' ggyoO 1,452. is now a student at Presbyterian | college where he is a member of the senior class He is a son of Mrs. R. J. ’ Cope-land, and the late Mr. Cope land. There Is No* Substitute For 4* Pfc. Ralph E. Blackwell who was wounded August 7, while serving with the 24th Infantry in Korea. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Blackwell, received word Sunday from the War Department stating that he has been returned to his out fit following several weeks hospitali zation. Columbia, Sept. 19—The State Budget and Control Board reported today that the state government end ed the 1949-50 fiscal year with a $4,240,113 deficit. This was no surprise. Everybody knew the state was going to show a deficit but what the exact amount would be was a question. The deficit was anticipated last Spring and the General Assembly levied additional 1951-52 taxes to make up the loss. An extra cent Was added to the old six cents a gallon tax on gaso line and earmarked in 1951-52 to retire the deficit: for the two years thereafter, the revenue will go for farm-to-market road construction. In a simple “gain and loss state ment,” the budget and control board Red Cross Chapter To Hold Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Laurens county Red Cross chapter will be held October 2nd at 5 p. m. in the chapter office over Scott’s 5 and 10c store in Laurens. All members and board members are invited to be present as a new chairman will be elected at this meeting. Fryers For Sale Will deliver any Time — Any Place in Town. Phone 341-R * Joe McDaniel Little Girl Has Birthday Party Mrs Lewis D Simpson entertain- «d with a party Thursday in honor < f her little granddaughter. Dcbby | Ko»e. who was celebrating her fourth birthday. Forty little girls ; r.d boys enjoyed the delightful oc casion. Following an afternoon of games tne children gathered around the em- birthday cake which held lour tiny lighted candles, and sang j ‘Happy Birthday” to Dcbby. Ice cream, cookies and candy were serv- «d and each little guest received a I gay colored cap as a favor. Debby | received many gifts from her little friends Mrs Simpson was assisted by Mrs C. R Koon, Mrs Russell Cox and Mrs Luke Fuller. Any typn of Hand and Powar LAWN MOWER Sharpanad tha factory way COX SEED CLEANERS Phone 293 — Florida St. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING The man who whispers in a well about the things he has to sell, will never make as many dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers. ADVERTISING PAYS! .. in 1 ~ THE CHRONICLE The Paper Everybody Reads it • « S( BM KIBE TO THi: ( HBOMC LL “The Paper Everybody leads" 1 Automatic Wax Dispensers DI ST MOI>S W ET More Call for free demonstra tion. J. K. Haselden 207 N. Adair Street Phone 454-W This coupon is worth 50c on an order of $5.00 or more for any of our prod ucts or payment on ac count. REMEMBER... The newspaper is the one great advertising medium that awaits the convenience of the reader. The weekly home newspaper lives for days. It is not received in a fleeting moment. It does not have to register within a brief time or be lost forever. It enters the home and is available to every member of the family at a time of his or her leisure and own chosing. More People Are Now Reading THE CHRONICLE Than Ever Before. Porent-Teacher Group Plans Year's Work The executive board of Florida Street school Parent-Teacher asso ciation met Monday evening at the home of the president, Mrs. James S Gray, to make plans for the new year s work. Officers of the association for the new year are: President, Mrs. Gray. Vice-President—Mis. John Glov er. Secretary—Mrs. A. D. Salter. Treasurer—Mrs. Perry Moore. Chairman of Finance committee— Mrs. Thomas Davenport and Mrs. George Blalock. Chairman Membership committee —Mrs. Julian Bolick. Chairman Health Committee — Mrs. W. Q. Chisholm. Chairman Program Committee — Mrs. John Glover. Chairman of Publicity—Mrs. W. S. Horne. Chairman of Hospitality Commit tee—Mrs. Frank Fowler. Chairman Legislation—Mrs. John T. Young. Chairman of Publications — Mrs. W. D. Wilder. Chairman of Grade Mothers—^rs. J C. Thomas. , Chairman of Library committeie— Mrs. H. L. Eichelberger. FIRST. MtSTFAMUS ■MMPBMMMMRMMMMM ... and still the Dessert Bridge For Miss Myra Adair Among social courtesies extend ed Miss Myra Adair, fiancee o: Cloude A. Crocker, was the dessert bridge given Friday afternoon by Mrs. Francis Blalock and Mrs. W. D. Crocker at the home of the for mer. Four tables were appointed for re freshments and iced cake squares, wedding-bell ice cream molds, punch and salted mils were served. Pink and yellow roses with dah lias in pastel tints were artistically arranged in the living and dining rooms while zinnias and marigolds adorned the porch. At the conclusion of the progres sions prizes were awarded Mrs. J. B. Arnold and Mrs. Thomas Bald win. The hostesses gift to the hon- •OUsmcUU Hydra-Matit Drivt aptianal at axU* a»l an mil modal*. A GMRAl MOfbJtt VALUI BIOSMBRUE HYDRA-MATH! — SI I YOUR NIARIST OLDSMOBIil DIALIR TIMMERMAN MOTOR COMPANY Phone 119, or Tiiit 109 Gary Street fl