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*—- The Chronicle Btriyes To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable • , / • . .. ®hp (Ulmtan ©Ifrontrlr If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the News Volume LIV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, January 29, 1953 Number 5 WEST CLINTON SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS MBS. GRADY SMITH. Correspondent and Representative—Telephone 422R Mr. and Mrs. Brice Bridges of Startex, and Mrs. F. E. Wright and fiamrly of Gaffney, were week-end guests of Mrs. Pearl Hammett. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Campbell, Mrs. J. L. Arnold and Mrs. Murray Adams visited in Atlanta, Ga., Fri day. Miss Betty Ann Campbell of Co lumbia was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Camp bell. Mrs. C. M. Robinson of Charlotte, N. C., was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Meadors. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Humphries and son of Laurens visited the for mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Humphries Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Gassett and Mrs. Hat tie Ballard spent several days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Paul White in Buffalo. Pvt. Junior Lee of Fort Jackson was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee. Colie Gregory of Spartanburg, Mrs M. G. Overstreet of Lydia visited Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gregory Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barbery and daughters of Greenville spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barbery. Sgt. and Mrs. Jack Oaughman and family and Cpl. Rudolph Johnston and Cpl. Kenneth Nicely of Orlando, Fla., were week-end guests of Cpl. Caughman’s mother, Mrs. Annie Mae Caughman and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Samples, Jr., of Ware Shoals spent several days with the former’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Samples. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Caughman were visitors in Columbia Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Holtzclaw and Sammy visited Mr. and Mrs. Pinc- ney Holtzclaw in Whitmire Sunday. Mrs. Sydney Stell and children of Biloxi, Miss., spent the week-end with her brotherrin-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore. Mrs. Alvin Trammell spent the week-end in Gaffney with her qioth- ~«y Mrs, Sadie-Mabry. , Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Amick visited Mrs. Amick’s mother, Mrs. H. W. Long, who is ill, in Prosperity Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Braswell and Gary visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde James in Whitmire Sunday. Mrs. Emma Lawson and Miss Pearl Lawson of Buffalo visited Mrs. Ma mie Easters Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Oxner, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Braswell and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wooten visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wooten in Startex Sunday. Russell and Jack Lawson of Buff alo spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mr$. Henry Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Whitman and son attended the funeral of Mr. Whitman’s sister, Mrs. Dorothy MIDWAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE Thursday January 29 BLUEBLOOD (Cinecolor) Bill W illiams, Jane Nigh SHORT — TWO CARTOONS Friday-Saturday Jan. 30-31 THE FIGHTER Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown Lee J. .Cobb COMEDY—TWO CARTOONS Sunday-Monday Feb. 1-2 BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE (Technicolor) Mario Lanza, Doretta Morrow Tuesday-Wednesday Feb. 3-4 THE RACKET Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott Robert Ryan . SHORT —CARTOON Stewart in Greenville Wednesday. Hubert Leopard spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Leopard near Saluda. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Webb attended the all night gospel singing in Green ville Friday rvight. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Carr of Aiken were week-end guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs. John Hedgespeth and other relatives. Mrs. Doris Moore is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Sydney Stell and Mrs. .Stell in Biloxi, Miss. With The Sick Mrs. Clyde Cannon and children, Linda, Shealy, and Patricia have been ill at their home. Sorry to report Gail, Fredda, Jer ald and Tony Foster have all been ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Hedgespeth are (11 at their hon)e. Glad to report Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jacks are both improving after be ing ill at home. Miss Dorothy Wilkie is able to be up since being ill the past week. R. D. Brewer, Naomi, Anne and Sydney Brewer have all been ill at home. Friends of Mrs. Sid Eisenhower will learn with regret that she is ill. Glad to report LeRoy Gregory is up after having pneumonia. Mrs. Gregory has been ill also. Mrs. J. J. Owens is able to be up after being ill. Little Kathy Woodward under went a tonsillectomy at Hays hospi tal Monday. Friends of Joe Strickland will learn with regret that he is a patient at the Columbia hospital. Gene Samples has returned home after undergoing surgery at Hays hospital last week. Ralph Childs is confined to his home with flu. The following have been confined to their home. Mrs. Mamie Easters, Leonard and Jack Lawson, Mrs v W. M. Rochester, Mrs. Ruby* March- wgnm ana sort," Toai, Mrs. Helen Nance and children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams and children and Miss Alice Faye Whetsel. Miss Nell Smith is confined to her home with illness. old Atkins is bringing the messages each evening at 7 o’clock. The pas tor, Rev. J. A. Williams extends a cordial invitation to the public. Honored On Birthday On Sunday Jan. 18 Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Terry honored their son, Wil liam D. Terry with a birthday din ner at their home, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Terry, Sr., and Susan of Aiken, were home for the occasion. Marriage Announcement Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Humphries an nounce the marriage of their daughter, Ida, to Lloyd Johnson of Lydia. The rites were performed Saturday evening by Probate Judge Hewlette Wasson in Laurens. Promoted To Sergeant Friends of Cpl. Lawrence Barbery, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barbery will learn with interest of his pro motion to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Barbery is now serving with the armed forces in Korea. Household Shower Given On Saturday evening Mrs. Margie Woodward, honored Mrs. Faye Brad ford, a recent bride with a household shower at her home. Bingo and other games were enjoyed throughout the evening the hostess served refresh ments after which Mrs. Bradford was presented with a host of lovely gifts. Out of town guests were Mrs. James Evans, Mrs. Mildred Cause, Mrs. Alvin Evans and Mrs. Frances Oswalt of Joanna. I John H. Lewis Rites Our community was saddened Friday afternoon at the passing of John H. Lewis, 92, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Annie Burton on Bluford street after several years of declining health. He was a native of Abbeville county but had made his home in this city for 21 years. He was a member of the Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. George Anna Lewis, two dauhters, Mrs. .Burton and Mrs. Iva Darby of Spartanburg, four sons J. C. and Ira of Calhoun Falls. John of Greenwood and Willie Lewis of Baxley, Ga. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Burton, conducted by the Rev. Fred Rowe and the Rev. Burton McClain. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery. Those here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Aaron McCurry of Ab beville, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Buford, Mrs. Stewart Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lee Lewis and daughter, Mr. and Mr$. Adkas Campbell, Mr. Eugene ^ewis, Mr. David Lewis, of Abbeville, Mr. and Mrs. Ifa Lewis of Calhoun Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Dudley of Abbeville, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hancock of Ninety Six, Mrs. Edna Smith of Williamston, Mr. and Mrs. Will Davis of Laurens, Mrs. Ada Simpson and daughter of Antre- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Colie Starnes of Greenwood, Mr. Julian Palmer of Ware Shoals, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis of Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Southerlin of Calhoun Falls, Charles Dalton of Calhoun Falls, Mrs. Jessie Lewis of Calhoun Falls, Carl Lewis, of Calhoun Falls. Holds Meet Tuesday evening at the Commun ity building the Woman’s club held its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Sarah Powers presiding in the absence of the president. After the invocation the meeting was turned over to the Clinton Music club, i which presented an enjoyable mus- j ical program. j The first group of number^ con sisted of “Caprice Vennoise’’ by Kriesler, Schubert’s “Ava Maria” and the well known folk song “Dark Eyes” played by Mrs. R. E. Wysor on the marimba and Mrs. Harry Mc- Sween at the piano. Vocal selections, “Only a Rose”, by Rudolf Friml and By The Bend of the River,” by Clara Edwards were sung by Mrs. William P. Thompson, accompanied by Mrs. Harry McSween. The clos ing piano numbers presented by Miss Nancy Griffin included "Schero,” jy Mendlessohn and Debussy's ever popular "Claire de Lune.” After a brief business session and a devotional led by Mrs. Eunice Ar nold, a salad plate was served. The hostesses of the evening were Mrs. Mildred Kinard, Mrs. Alice Lowe, Mrs. Eunice Arnold, and Mrs. Ap- phia Terry. Bluebirds Meet Weekly The Bluebirds, ages 7, 8, 9, meet each Wednesday at 3:30 at the Com munity building under the leader ship' of Mrs. A. C. Young, and Mrs. L. C. Ficklin. One week the girls made cookies and yesterday they learned how to make silhouettes. K Special Notice This week special letters vof infor mation and invitation are being sent out to the homes of the village. These letters containing news, and aims are from the various organiza tions of the community which are working for its betterment, especial ly for the help of the youth. These groups include the Woman’s club. Hobby club. Bluebirds, Camp Fire Girls, and Horizon club. Birthdays And Anniversaries Little Sydney Brewer was two years old Jan. 20. Richard Chilton will be eight years old Saturday. Miss Sybil Winsdor was ten years old yesterday. Little Gail Fuller was six years old Jan. 26. Miss Ruby Nell Strickland observ ed a birthday Tuesday. Mrs. Lee Thornton celebrated her birthday Jan. 20. Little Carroll Thornton will be two yeras old tomorrow. Missionary Meeting The Woman’s Missionary Society of Bailey Memorial Southern Meth odist church will meet Monday eve ning at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. R. M. Sullivan, 303 Gordon street. Hobby Club At Work The Hobby club which meets to night and every Thursday evening at 7 oc’lock at the Community build ing is now taking up the art of Tex tile Painting. Everyone interested in learning this new craft is invited to be present. Hike Enjoyed Seven Boy Scouts under the lead ership of R. C. Wilkie went hiking Saturday and had a very good tame. Those enjoying the occasion were R. C. Wilkie, patrol leader, Ronnie Hedspeth, assistant, Mike Can non, Terry Campbell, Pat Harris, Pete Cranford and Billiy Norris. R. C. and Ronnie passed the boys on their hiking and tracking for their second class badges. The boys show ed their skill when they built a hut to keep out of the, rain. The boys are working hard to become better scouts. The troop meets every Thursday night at 7 o’clock. Any boy who would like to become a scout may join by coming to Bailey Memorial church Thursday (tonight) at 7 p. m. Revival Services Continue Revival services are still in pro gress at the Pentecostal Holiness church on Jackson str^eet. Rev. Har TAX RETURNS PREPARED Both state and federal returns accurately prepared NEW ADDRESS- 501 ELIZABETH ST. Telephone 843 JOE P. TERRY AS SEEN IN FEBRUARY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ILLUSION HALF-SIZE DRESSES Early ercpcn, £re«h fashion new« lnt thi»- iiiinialr wrrar.. .a group of uliniuiiag, narrow hanging nilhnnettrs designed for the half- aixe figure in finest 100-denier rayon crepe. See them mwmi! The gentle afternoon dress, gently alim- uing. definitely po-etty. Black, nary, Wown or green with whttr in sizes I4'2 to 22’x l>. Supple fabric superbly fashioned for Mattery. Black, kiuc, garnet or pine in sizes 16'z to 24'i. e. The slim, soft rtasssr, button-detailed. Black, navy, grey or green with white in size* 14' i to 22' a. d. The middy look in a midriff-slimming dr-ign. 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