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/ The Chronicle Strives To Be A Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable Clinton Cljrotttrip If You Don’t Read The Chronicle You Don’t Get the New«» Volume LIV Clinton, S. C, Thursday, December 10, 1953 Number 50 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS OF JOANNA ICES CECIL O'DELL, Correspondent and Representative Miss Betty Ann Lowman and J. F. Lowman were week-end guests of Mrs. Lowman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lowman, at White Rock. On Sunday the group were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lowman in Aiken. hostesses were Miss Elaine Franzen, Miss Hilda OxnCr and Mrs. Frances Goodlin Amid a setting of late summer blooming flowers the 40-odd guests dents may select their own studies! enjoyed games and stunts. An un according to their needs. I usual P ar t of the entertainment was lingerie for her trousseau as a gift from the hostesses. Special consideration will be giv en to anyone who desires enough instruction in reading to enable them to read the Bible. No fees will be charged for this Mrs. I. V. Whittle, Mrs. Johnny J school, the only cost for attending Stroud and Toni, Mrs. Lillian Estes and Donnie were Saturday visitors in Columbia. * Jeff O’Dell celebrated his 75th birthday December 9. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Craven and daughter, Gaye, and Mrs. A. S. Holt visited Mrs. Rssell Gilliam, who is a patient at the Whitmire clinic, on Sunday, Miss Marlene Lowman, Miss Lot tie Mae Burnette, and Frank Gil liam of Clinton, spent Sunday at Camp Gordon, Ga., with Pvt. Doug las Sexton. Mrs. Vernon Garner and Larry, Mrs. Jim Byars and Kim, Mrs. Guy Clark, Mrs. Ralph Prater and Sandy Templeton attended the Santa Claus parade in Greenville last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Smith visited the former’s mother, Mrs. T. C. Smith, in Laurens recently. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and Mrs. Emory Moore viited Mrs. A. F. Campbell in Clinton Sunday. Miss Kittie Mae Moseley was a Saturday visitor in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. John Longshore and Bennie of Fort Mill, and J. C. Long shore of Newberry, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Les ter Longshore. Miss Toni Stroud celebrated her birthday on Saturday. being a small amount necesary for the purchase of books and material. •‘-“W Christmas Play At Epworth The play, “The Other Shepherd”, by Dorothy Clarke Wilson will be presented at Epworth Methodist church Sunday night at 7 o’clock. The characters are as follows: Ethan, the other Shepherd— Glenn Brock Reeves. Rachel, his mother—Lillie Mae Gwinn. The Shepherds: Jared—James Fulmer. Abel—John Cobb. Jeri—Buck Murrah. Rebecca—Bonnie Pitts. Women of Bethlehem: Deborrah—Sybil Motes. Amrah, sister of Ethan—Carrie Jacks. Revel, her son—Larry Gamer. Joseph—Martin Gwinn. Mary—Patsy Whitmire. Little Angel—Jackie Hunnicutt. The Angel—Ruth Byars. Costumes—Nancy Longshore. Properties—Naomi Weir. Music—Jimmie Murrah. Publicity—Lula Mae O’Dell. Scenery—Algie Abrams. Lights—Bill Byars. Stage hands: Shike Simpson, Ver : an original pantomine read by Miss Franzen and enacted by close friends of the bride-to-be, “This is My Life,” giving phases of Miss Bozard’s life. Plases were laid for the guests j four to the table which was cen tered with miniature containers of white rosebuds. Refreshments of a chicken salad plate with party dain ties were served. The hostesses presented the hon- oree with a corsage formed from a miniature doll with the satin bridal gown forming the back ground for an old fashioned nosegay. Miss Boz- ard also received a lovely piece of pital several days. Sorry to report Mrs. Bill Byars is a patient at Joanna Memorial hos pital. Training Union sponsored a chick en stew on Saturday evening The invocation was given by Rev. James B. Mitchell. Following dinner With The Sick Friends of Uncle Jeff O’Dell will Mrs. Anna Bedenbaugh of Kin- games were played and a film an regret to learn he was confined to ards was a patient for treatment at historic Virginia was shown. Hor- his home with flu last week. Joanna Memorial on December 6, 7 ace Hamm and Claude Fanner pm- On December 2, Mrs. Louise Dove and 8. ' pared the chicken stew. The table* was admitted to Joanna Memorial ; R ev g. B. White, Mrs. George were decorated in Christmas themes hospital for treatment. Frady and Mrs. Lila Phillips con- under the direction of Mrs. Alvin Harry Kelley was dismissed from t j nue ' ni a t Joanna Memorial hospi- WheleheL the local hospital December 5 fol-'tal. I lowing treatment for several days.' Little Gayle Craven, daughter of Youth Fellowship of the church Mrs. Annie Lyda of Kinards was! Mr. and Mrs. Gene Craven is ill at: met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. a patient at Joanna Memorial hos pital several days last week Friends of Terrell King are glad to see him out after being hospital ized at the local hopital. Mrs. Mildred Young of Clinton her home on Workman Drive. | William Thomas Sunday evening. Little Rickey Willingham, son of December 6th. A large nmber en- Lt. and Mrs. Richard Willingham is i joyed stunts, duifct games, and ung- confined to his home on Laurens. ing. Refreshments were served by Road with chicken pox. , the hostess. Mrs. Rolfe Clark was confined to was admitted to Joanna Memorial her home over the week-end ill. hospital on December 3. I ♦ J. E. Haynes of Clinton was a pa- j Baptist Church Activities ! ary tient for treatment at the local has-' The adult department of the On Thursday evening, December 10th at 7:00, the Woman’s Mission- Society general meeting and (continued on page 3) * Friends of James Robert Bishop 1 r 1 ? 11 Garner, James Brown, George will be interested to know he leftl^?^ 8, P°Pe Motes. | t.t recently for Fort Jackson where he _ director of the play is Mrs. § is stationed in the armed forces. 1 Cooley The community is Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Templeton I mvi ^ t0 attend. and Gail of Calhoun Falls, Pvt. , . ~ Jimmy Templeton of Fort Benning,' Christmas Party Ga., spent several days recently Primary department of Ep-, with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. O’Dell. worth Methodist church is invited Among the visitors in Greenville' the church Friday afternoon at Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. James 4 o’clork for the annual Christmas Brown and Terry, Mrs. W. K j party. Workers in this department Waits, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Na- ar c Mrs. V. L. Wilburn, Mrs. Gene bors, Mrs. Walt Byars and daugh- Alexander and Mrs. Rhett Abrams, ter, Ginger, Mr. and Mrs. White WfS. C. S. and Ladie* Class Will Have Party The Woman’s Society of Christian Tucker and children, Mrs. Bill O’Shields, Jerry O’Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil O’Dell and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davenport, Jr., and | Service and the Ladies Ever Ready son. Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. j class will have a combined Christ mas party Tuesday evening at 7 Davenport, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Mau rice Davenport and daughter, Mrs Swann ie Wicker, Mrs. Frances o'clock at the churoh. The ladies are asked to bring a Goodlin and daughter, Cherry, Mrs., gift for the name drawn for the Addie Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Jack decorated tree Morgan, Mr. Guy Prater, Mrs. Fred Bragg, Jr., Mrs. P. B. Mitchell, Mrs. Ollie Wrenn, Mrs. Marion Boyce and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Farm er and children, Mr., and Mrs. Otis C. B. Col* Horn* For 15 Days A-B C. B. Cole, Jr., left Saturday for Sioux City, Iowa, after spend ing a 15-day furlough with his par- Murphy and family, James Thomas, i C nts, Mr and Mrs. C. B. Cole. A-B Mr. and Mrs. Gene Craven and Cole is expecting overseas duty Gaye, Mrs. A. S. Holt, Mrs. Pat Wise, Mrs. Dempsey Morris, Mrs. C. J. Black. Mrs. Otis Hueble, Mrs upon his return to camp. Prior to his return to camp, his family entertained with a pre- J. C. Gruber, Mr. and Mrs. Nudie | Christmas party dinner for him. Brannon and daughter, Mr. and | Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hair, Mrs. J* L. Braw- j Mrs. Millard Murphy and children, ley and Barbara Ann, Mrs. Louis Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gamer and Ginger, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lee Swygert, Mrs. Perry Swygert, Mrs. Frank Turner. Mar. and Mrs. Claude Fanner and son, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Putnam and son, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Ballard, all of Joanna. Mrs. Vinie Motes of Kinards, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mills „ . _ , j of Whitmire, and Miss Velda Far- Sanla Claus Arrives mer Columbia. Just a reminder that the Founda- ^ lion Christmas party will be at Jo-' Teague To Head Masons al Joanna anna Club House December 18th. [ John Q Teague has been elected Santa Claus will arrive at 3 o’clock | Worshipful Master of Magnolia with a stocking for each child of Lodge No. 355 Ancient Free Masons, Joanna employees under 12 years of age. Following this program, for the next Mason year. Other offi cers elected are H. G. Murrah, Jr., Santa will journey immediately to Senior Warden; Wendal Hair, Jun Zion school for their party. j ior Warden; Roy Boyce, Treasurer; • j Ervin Stroud, Secretary. Officers Adult School I appointed are J. O. Huckle, Senior The Adult School recently organ- 1 Deacon; Lee Thomas, Junior Dea- ized will meet in the Joanna chool | con; Lester Hair, Steward; W. W. building each Thursday and Fri day evening at 7 o’clock. The stu- Let THE CHRONICLE advertisements help you each week. They are filled with interesting, helpful suggestions and “store news” that will save you time and money while stocks are fresh, full, and thrilling for Santa. BE WISE— READ THE. AD VS. Niver, Jr., Steward; James Fulmer, chaplain; and Frank Phillips, Tiler. Potioffic* M&ling Suggestions The following announcement has been made by Mrs. Dollie M. Carr, postmaster. A—Buy stamps in advance. Do not drop coins for stamps in boxes. The rate for unsealed Christmas cards is 2 cents (with NO written message). B—Sealed Christmas cards out of town are 3 cents and of course may be forwarded to another ad dress if the one for whom intended has moved, etc. C—All Christmas cards going to those in the armed forces overseas should bear Air Mail stamps at this date. An easy way to remember rates cn cards for Joanna and out of town mail, just remember: Any card mailed in Joanna for Joanna deliv ery is 2 cents, sealed or unsealed. | (These rates apply to the office be- case we do not have carrier service.) Cards out of town: Unsealed 2 cents, sealed 3 cents. Postmaster Carr is anxious to see that patrons get the best possible holiday service. Miss Mildred Bozard January bride-elect, was delightfully hon ored last Mopday evening with a party at Jo«*ina club house. The Short Cuts to a Man’s Heart at Christmas Make this his merriest Christmas ever! Select from our wide display of Men's Clothing and Furnishings. When you buy Christmas gifts here, regardless of how little each costs, you are buying the finest! % SAMSONITE LUGGAGE S17.50 to S27.50 HICKOK WALLETS S 3.50 to S15.00 Robes - S7.95 to S17.50 SPORT COATS How warmly he’ll appreciate the wisdom of your choice! 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