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Thursday, July 31, 1952 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Page Thrw V The WOMAN’S PAGE Society Events, Club and Church News of Interest telephone 74 or 495 >1 Picnic Supper Honors Visitors Friday evening at “Happy Acres” Misses Lanna Copeland and Mar garet Dick entertained informally with a picnic supper honoring Miss Carolyn White of Winston-Salem, N. C., who is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O’Daniel. Supper was served in picnic style to about thirty-five of the younger set enjoying the occasion. Entertains Club And Other Guests Mrs. W. G. King, Jr., entertained members of her club and additiinal guests, assembling players for three tables of bridge on Thursday afternoon. A colorful background for cards was, furnished by seasonal bou quets featuring zinnias and roses. Score awards were presented Mrs. Ben Hay Hammett and Mrs. Tommy Hollis, with Mrs. Robert Wysor, III, keeping floating prize. Following the games the hostess served salad and dessert courses. the receiving rooms. Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. C. A. Hollis, Jr., assisted the hostesses in the courtesies of entertaining. Miss Noreen Tuern and James! f ^..iL J Cothran of Charlotte, N C., Mrs.! jOUlfl I/lYlUCU E. F. Hicks gave a drop-in from 7 until 8 o’clock Saturday evening. Gpests included about twenty neighborhood friends. Rerfreshments were served buf fet in the dining room from the table overlaid with a Chinese linen and lace cover and centered with Over Result' Demo Convention Sam Lumpkin, of Tupelo, said Ike’s vises that farmers (1) keep up the name would be suggested to the ( son extension cotton commitee ad- Democras as a candidate at the insect fight where necessary; (2) August 28 meeting of the state con-: be prepared to defoliate if neces- vention. • | sary and (3) make every effort to This convention was adjourned keep fields free of grass where the until after the National Convention! crop is to be harvested mechani- I as in Virginia. South Carolina and eally. Louisiana. Atlanta, July 29.—The usually, ... „ , , tner flowers were used in decora- The bnde-elect was presented a [ t j on corsage and her gift from the host esses was silver candle sticks. Out of town guests for the oc casion included the groom-elect’s mother, Mrs. Earle P. Barron of Greenwood, his sister. Mrs. Curtis Ray Wilson of Abbeville; Mrs. Bonner Harvley of Greenwood; Miss Betty Blakely of Ora; Miss Freddie Mae Copeland of Laurens, and Mrs. Allen Draughon of War saw, N. C., who is visiting here. an arrangement of rosebuds and, Democratic South still was rumb- r n *i. ftn CfnnnpH gladioli with asparagus fern. Else- 1 line todav with post-convention Jivppcu Growing In Most rumblings would Arpnc nf SfntP erupt through the traditional crust) m jiuic as in 1948 appeared likely to de-i ^ ^ , pend on public opinion and the Clemson, Reports from through- gladioli with asparagus fern, fcise-; ii ng today sewhere in the home colorful sum- j discontent. Whether the Rites Saturday Unite Couple; To Live In Ohio possibility of political re-allianees. out South Carolina show that in CARD OF THANKS David Adams and family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the neighbors and friends for the numerous gifts, cards, visits and flowers during David’s recent illness. ARP Bible Class. Closing Program ARP Bible School Sunday evening at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church cer tificates were awarded to 43 chil dren who attended the vacation Bi ble school in progress during the week. A program was given by the young people, and Miss Mar garet Blakely, director, presented the certificates. Teachers and helpers in tne four departments, beginners, primary, juniors and intermediates, were Miss Blakely, Miss Jane Todd, Miss Louise—Trtbble, Miss Martha Wil son, Mrs. George Watts Copeland, Mrs. Earf Rice, Mrsr C. B ^ Betts, and Mrs. Gus Blakely. Refresh ments were served each afternoon ! by members of the two church circles. Saturday evening members of the congregation enjoyed a picnic and outing at the “Mary Lou” Ranch. Mrs. James P. Sloan taught the _ - _ _ 7 . "T lesson the Fifth Commandment. Judy Neighbors Later during a social hour sev- jW P; r +V./-l/-rTr eral games, following the bridal'bias .DliinQQy theme, were played. Miss Blake-1 Judy Neighbors, daughter of Mr. ]y was presented by the hostesses j and Mrs. Marion Neighbors, was Fetes Miss Blakely Combining the regular meeting with a social honoring Miss Mona Blakely, August bride-elect,, the Ladies Bible class of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church met on Monday evening at the church. Mrs. Bennie B. Blakely and Mrs. Sloan Todd were co-hostesses for the occasion. In any case the political seismo- 1 parts of the state co<tton has - graph was registering dissatisfac- stoppe ^ growing and is open ,i n ^'\t/- _ ■ a . (Mr* nvwt anH Tpnrpp tion mos t strongly in Louisiana, Prematurely. This has resulted WlHS 111 AmOtGUf Contest South Carolina Ind Virginia. j'™ «» extremely dry hot wrath- • These states refused to sign the ‘ r ,• ^ oath to support the Democratic Weelky reports of county agents 1 party nominees at the Chicago con-1 an( * experiment station workers I vention and nearly lost their right! a £ e to the effect that cotton is to sit in the party at all. shedding leaves squares and young, ....... .. . bolls very rapidly and that the Mississippi, too. was creaking to ^ r- ^ R. Futhey were quietly married Saturday, July 26, at ten o’clock at the home of the bride’s grandmoth er, Mrs. R. E. Jones. The wedding took place in the living room before an improvised altar of white with green fern, pink and white gladioli and cadel- abra. The bride entered with her father, L. S. McMillian, who gave her in marriage. The groom, ac- ompanied by Lonnie McMillian, Jr., who acted as best man, met her ut the altar. Dr. D. the shift of what the politicians called faults in the national party’s platform and in the #mdidates Adlai Stevenson of Illionis and John Sparkman of Alabama. Whether the outcry is enough to distract the voters from the Demo- ^ t f.,., „ cratic path and lead them down , .V, k i' W d „’ P : „5-i the Slates Rights or Republican ofthebride.us.ng tbe^ingle rmg | r o ad is problematical. In any case South Carolina Demrocrats will reconvene their convention August 6 to decide older bolls are beginning to crack and in some fields have already opened. This situation indicates a serious threat from bollrots should extended rains occur during the next few weeks. This makes it im- e that cotton growers of the state be ready to promptly defoli ate their cotton should conditions justify. There are still farms on which cotton has not deteriorated. These farmers should make every effort In the recent amateur talent con were invited into the dining room where refreshments were served. ceremony, performed the rites in the presence of the immediate fam ily of the bride and groom. After the ceremony the guests whether to play along with Steven-i* 0 protect young bolls until they. ^ es ^ held in Laurens in connection son. __ j are a * l eas * 21 days old. 1 w jt,h the Electric Fair, Jackie j The South Carolina convention,) Boll weevils and bollworms are j Franks of thifrerty, •wnT~wtrm%r of- The couple left immediately af- was acTjourneH untif after the Chi-1 stflT on the Increase in several third prize. First prize went to terwards for Salesville, O., where j ca g 0 party session to see w’hat kind ^counties in spite of the hot dry j Phyllis O’Dell, Laurens, and second they ^401 make their home. <-of p^laform was adopted apd who weather. An increase in aphids and! to Jimmy Tempi ton, 'I a.non Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Dritt of Oak Ridge. Tenn., brother-in-law and sister of Mr. Futhey. THE CHATTER BOX the candidates would be. 1 red spiders is reported in several Gov. James F. Byrnes has said; widely separated counties. with a corsage of white snapdrag ons and later the shower of gifts. A salad plate, sweet course and lemonade were served. Luncheon Given For Club Members Mrs. John W. Little recently. &aye twu .children present. a luncheon for members of her honored Saturday with a party celebrating her third birthday. During the afternoon the little folk enjoyed several games, aft* which Judy epened and passed her many presents. Punch, cookies, and the birthday cake were served to the twenty- The hostess was assisted in serv- Thursday bridge club at her home ing by Mrs. Hugh Morgan of Lau- on Maple street During the morning a number of progressions were enjoyed with Mrs. T J. Peake of Columbus, Ga., a visitor here, winning High score prize. Second award went to Mrs. William Bailey Owens. Mrs. Peake and Mrs. J. M. Dick of Raleigh, N. C., were remembered by the host ess with guest prizes. At noon luncheon was served. Gladioli and zinnias in modernistic array were decorative in the card rooms. Lovely Luncheon For Bride-Elect Complimenting Miss Mona Blakely, bride-elect of Earle Part- low Barron, of Greenwood, Mrs. Guy L. Copeland and Mrs. Bob Hays of Brookhaven, Ga., enter tained with a luncheon on Satur day at the home of the former. The luncheon table, overlaid with a linen cutwork cloth, was centered with a silver bowl con taining tuberoses, rb^s, gypso- phalia, ageratum and blue forget- me-nots. A similar larger arrange ment adorned the buffet. Bridal place cards marked the places of the sixteen guests. Gladioli and zinnias were combined with other summer flowers in decoration in rens, Mrs. J. D. Henry of Mont gomery, Ala., and her mother, Mrs. H. A. Copeland of this city. Out of town guests were Lynn Coleman, Hugh Morgan, Jr, Billy Trakas, Yancey Poole, Jr., of Laurens, Ronald Kellett of Gray Court, and Miriam Henry of Mont gomery, Ala. Guy L. Copeland Celebrates Birthday Guy L. Copeland, who observed his 85h birthday Sunday, July 27, was honored with, a family gather ing at his home. His sons and daughters, with their wives and husbands, his grandchildren, great grand-chil dren and a sister enjoyed a picnic dinner. The birthday cake in pink and white, decorated the table. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Floyd of Olanta: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Copeland, Laurens; Mrs. Bob Hayes, Brookhaven, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Blakely, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Copeland and Mrs R. E. Copeland. he would haye voted against the platform had he had a chance, j South Carolina was not seated ini the national convention until after the platform was adopted. —— Byrnes has not expressed an By EMMA LEE FELKEL. In And- | opinion of the candidates but ^aid j derson Daily Mail 1 he would make his views known | TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY at , r the Au 2 u st 6 meeting of one of our favorite Anderson-: Virginias Gov. John Battle wont; ians—Mri. R. S. Tlnompson—wn.i <m the platform or candi-' makes her home with her daugh-1 dates until after the State Central ter, Mrs. W. E. Watson, on North ^ ommittee meets avenue. Mrs. Thompion’s youthful To meet this situation the Clem- IWiss Franks, a - talented aci'bbii' - ic and tap dancer, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wallace Franks. f" s : appearance and spirit belie her some eighty years of age, and she maintains a vital interest in the af fairs of her church and community. A patriotic American, Mrs. Thompson’s family boasts an im pressive war record. Her father, * the late Dr. Job J. Boozer of Clin ton, served as surgeon in the Con federate Army. Her mother was Georgia Griffin Boozer. Her hus band, the late R. S. Thmopson, was a captain in the signal corps in the Spanish-American War. Her two elder sons, William and Frank Thompson, are veterans of World War I, and a grandson, Randolph Little of Columbia, both gave their lives for their country in World War II. Only last week she was paid a visit by another grandson, Robert Thompson, of Pittsburgh, who has recently been separated from the army. Mrs. Thompson finds time for a number of outside interests, other than her church and Sunday school work. She serves as corresponding secretary of the Robert E. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and carries on a reg ular correspondence with eight or more people. When She resided in Walhalla, she was a member of the Paul Hayne circle, one of the oldest lit erary clubs in South Carolina. Mrs. Thompson is one of the first gradu ates of Presbyterian college, Clm-1 ton Like South Carolina, Virginia adjourned its state party conven tion until after the Chicago fracas. It can be reconvened if the party leaders think it wise. William L. Tuck, Virginia Dem- acratic party chairman, Mid he; believed the party oath ousiness in Chicago released the state from j any obligation to support either! the candidates or the platform. Louisiana’s Gov. Robert Kennon, I said the State Central Committee, I which has the power to name can didates for Louisiana Democrats, would determine whether to sup port the national ticket. Kennon declined to comment on the possibility that the name of Dwight Eisenhower, the Republi can candidate, would be placed be fore the committee. In Mississippi former Lt. Gov. S m |3| I M ■ in a 'If I were you, I’d take that prescription to McGee's Drug Store Phone No. 1 Drop-In Party For Visitors Honoring her week-end visitors WEDDING INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS CALLING CARDS — INFORMALS High quality engraving on the loveliest papers . . . styles to suit the most dis* criminating. It would be a pleasure for us to look after your requirements. 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