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f Thuriday, August 12,1954 lA ooe of th« atrangeit moves ever undertaken In American business history, discount houses, through an organization they have set up, are asking the Fed eral Trade Commission to force legitimate wholesalers and man ufacturers to sell to them. FTC is now investigating. e e e only junk merchandise. There must be some bait ' •* e e e Discount houses fight far brand merchandise to use as bait « * * * But even so called cut price ad vertising by these discount hous es is wide open to question. A common advertising arao> tice is the “was and la*' —Mhtd A fictitiously high price to Hated as the original selling price of the article to compare with the discount house price. 0 0 0 And often so-called out prices are on old, obsolete models, in ferred to be current models, e e e »• still a further pubUe the A series ot such actions is «n> derstood planned by house operators. This Is p— the most blatant dlsplav of Imm aver released to fool B eminent bureaus and public. • e e Nation's Better reaaa scores heavily af ae called discount e e * Ethics and honesty, not for self-protection, but for protec tion of the public is s traditional principle of American business, see That la why many independent ly made and sold products on the market today are bought with pnbllo confidence in product In tegrity, and belief tat event of any defects adjustments will be made. But that system depends sn strong links; a manufacturer of integrity, wholesalers of in tegrity, retailers of integrity, see However, this traditional American system, largely un known elsewhere, is being threat ened by so called discount houses which unload a lot of Junk on ths public. But people do not willing ly walk into a store handling enOod II rahbtt he question • e e Tel discount houses constantly refer to their stocks of nationally advertised merchandise, when In feet the preponderant part at thalr stock Is unknown. But by larding the stock with a few brand name items they throw fee cloak of respectability over entire stock. e e e Thus the public, attracted by the halt of wen known namee, la •educed to buy ether mi *i»e, paying an high price for It. e e e This situation cannot continua. Despite efforts of some indepen dent manufacturers, too many, often combine subsidiaries, shut their eyes to the situation, e e e However, ers, turerm, by fed publicity big, solve the pi appears high time to publicise to carry water on both ed “houeekeeping’i in various countries: India, Miss Louis Blakely; Japan, Mrs. Rhett P. Adair; Liberia, Mrs. Robert Pow ell; Argentina, Mrs. O. C. Wood ruff. Later during a social hour the hostess served a sweet course. Miss Constance Burts Honored On Birthday Miss Constance Burts, da ugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Burts, who is training at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, N. C-, and is spending three months in Rock ville, \ Md., takinf psychiatric training, observed a birthday August 2. In celebration of the occasion she' was given a surprise birth day party by a group of friends there. About twenty-two young people invited for the informal evening, enjoyed dancing and re- freshments erf sandwiches, cake Society... (continued from page 3) Wes and piano. After the bride and groom cut the first slice of cake, Mrs. J. P. Prather served cake and Mrs. J. D. Jeanes the punch, with nuts and mints. Also assisting in entertaining and serving was Mrs. W. Roy Pitts. Mrs. Miller Hostess "Idle Moments" Club On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Frank Miller entertained members of the Idle Moments club. In a setting of roses, zinnias and other summer flowers, tables were arranged for rook. Fol lowing the games a salad (date and dessert course were enjoyed. Mrs. Hchelberger Is Club Hostess Thursday Mrs. H. L. Eiehelber- ger entertained her club for a number of afternoon games. Two tables were in play with Mrs. Irby Hipp, a* club visitor, making top honors. When cards were laid aside the hostess serv ed a salad course. Roses and zinnias added at tractiveness to the card rooms for the occasion. Mrs. Wallace Hostess Sara Glenn Circle Mrs. Lewis Wallace and Mrs. C. H. McCrary, Jr., were hostess es on Monday evening at the home of the former to members of the Sara Glenn circle of Broad Street Methodist church. Miss Kate Milam presented the program on the “United 'Na tions,” with Mrs. J. M. Hatton, Jr., giving the devotional. In the absence of tjie chairman. Miss Rose Lee presided over the business session. A social hour was enjoyed dur ing the evening and the host esses served a salad and sweet course. Mrs. Hart Is Club Hostess Friday evening Mrs. L. S. Hart was hostess to members of her bridge club at her home on ThornWell street assembling players for three tables. Bowls of roses with bouquets of other summer flowers made a pretty setting for the games. Salad and sweet courses were served during the evening. Mrs. Ed Walters of Raleigh, N. C., was a club guest for the meeting. Lutheran Women August Meeting Mrs. Richard Brown was host ess on Monday evening to mem bers of the Woman’s Missionary Society of St. John’s Lutheran church for the August meeting. “Housekeeping Is So Differ ent” eras the title of the program arranged by Mrs. T. M. Sease. The following members discuss- and other party dainties. Informal Party For Visitors On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. R. P. Hamer was hostess to mem bers of her book club and a few friends ot her sister, Mrs. James F. King, of Arlington, Va., who is visiting here. An informal hour was enjoyed during which the guests were in vited into the dining room for re freshments which were served buffet from the table cratered with a low bowl of pink roses. Elsewhere in the receiving rooms hydrangeas, zinnias and roses were arranged. Mrs. Wilmot Shealy assisted the hostess in the courtesies of entertaining. Bridal Luncheon For Miss Vaughan A lovely bridal luncheon was given for Miss Joan Vaughan on Saturday at the Julian Bolick home here by Mrs. Bolick, Mrs. W. A. Moorhead and Mrs. Cald well Henderson. Throughout the home a va riety of summer flowers were prettily combined in arrange ment. The dining room where the buffet luncheon was served was appointed in a green and white motif. The centerpiece for the table was fashioned of gladioli and crystal candelabra on the buffet held white tapers. Mrs. A. K. Dill assisted the host esses in serving. At this time the bride preaent- ed her gifts to the attendants. The hostesses’ gift to the honoree was silver in her choeen pattern. Summer Coal BUY NOW AND SAVE! Our Coal Prices Will GO UP SEPT. 1ST Remember to specify “Red Clover” or “Great Heart,” than which no better coals are mined. C-W-S GUANO CO. Phone 62 Invitations-Announcements Reception-Visiting Cards HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING Samples Gladly Shawn CHRONICLE PUB. CO. Stationery Department Sharon Plcodco Birthday Party Sharon Plaxico was given a party on Thursday afternoon, August 5, the occasion of her fourth birthday. Party hats and horns were giv en the little folks who enjoyed outdoor play. Pictures were made of the group during the af ternoon. The U-shaped refreshment ta ble was appointed in a musical birthday theme with musical notes and candles adorning the cake. Decorated cup cakes, punch, ice cream, gum and can dies were served. Assisting Sharon's parent! were her grandmother, Mrs. Wy lie Monk of Atlanta, Mrs. John Mimnaugh, Mrs. George D. Ellis, Jr., and Mrs. Chris Adair, Jr. Supper Party Honors Couple Complimenting Mias Miller and Lt. Marie Pitts, who will be married August 27, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pitts’ entertained with a supper party on Tuesday evening at the home of the former. Place cards following the wed ding theme marked the guests’ places at small tables adorned with roses. A three-course sup per was served. Colorful mixed bouquets adorned the dining room and den and in the liv ing room roses were prettily ar ranged. Twenty-three guests, members of the immediate families and the wedding party enjoyed the occasion. Miss Miller was pre sented a corsage and the couple was remembered with a gift. Two BSTYTOuEs Hold Joint Meet members and their escorts to be her guests at the annual water melon curing to be held at the DeLoach home in Laurens Tues day, August 17, at 8:00 p. m. The next meeting of the club will be held Tuesday, Septem ber 14, at 7:30, at Hotel Mary Muagrove with the Public Af fairs committee in charge of the program. Mrs. Barron Fetes Miss Joan Vaughan Among courtesies extended Miss Joan Vaughan prior to her marriage was the luncheon given on Friday by Mrs. Allen Barron at her home in Joanna. 'Covers were laid for twelve and a two-course luncheon serv ed. Place cards were in a bridal motif and the beautifully ar ranged bride’s table held a cen ter bouquet ,of yellow roses and tube-roses eomplimented by yel- Tow*tapers. Completing the dec orations with other floral ar rangements were a bride and groom on the mantel. Miss Vaughan was given a corsage of yellow roses. Miss Linda Barron assisted her mother in the courtesies of en tertaining. Out of town guests included Miss Evelyn Wyche of Spartan burg, Miss Joyce Lane of Latta, and Miss Nell DuBose of Man ning. Lovely Tea Given For Bride-Elect Honoring Miss Joan Vaughan on Wednesday afternoon prior to her marriage, Mrs. I. M. Smith of Kinards, Mrs. Lamar Lightsey of Rock Hill, Mrs. John Earl Smith and Mrs. Clifford Smith of Kin ards, entertained with a tea at the i. M. Smith home- Wedding boll favors were pin ned on by Miss Sylvia Smith of Kinards, and Miss Phyllis O’Dell of Laurens, as the guests arrived. Mrs. D. M. Vaughan, mother of the bride, received with the host esses and honoree. Others from Clinton assisting were Miss Ag nes Davis, Mrs. Chris Adair, Jr., and Mrs. Claude Crocker. Miss Vaughan was presented a cor sage. Lime punch, sandwiches, and fancy cakes were served in the dining room. The tea table was beautifully appointed with a linen cutwork cloth and white gladioli and greenery. White candles in silver holders were used on the buffet. Throughout the reception hall, living room and sun room a variety of sum mer flowers in pastel tints were artistically arrayed. The bride’s mother was attired in a navy dress with pink and navy accessories and a pink car nation bouquet. x The groom’s mother wore an ice blue lace dress with white and pink accessories. Her cor sage was also of pink carnations. For traveling the bride wore a two-piece charcoal suit with white accessories and the white orchid from her Bible. After a wedding trip through the Great Smoky mountains the couple will reside with the groom’s mother near Clinton. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. C. M. Broome and the late William A. McDonald. She was graduated in the spring from Clinton high school and is em ployed by M. S. Bailey A Son, Bankers. The groom, the younger son of Mrs. James Paul .McCauley, and the late Mr. McCauley, was graduated in 1951 from Clinton high school. He hofeJs a position with Lydia Mills Store having resumed his work there follow ing several years service with the armed forces. The Clinton and Laurens Business and Professional Wom en’s clubs held a joint meeting Tuesday evening at Blazer’s on La\e Greenwood. The meeting came to order with the reading of the club col lect, and was presided over by the Clinton club president, Mrs. D. A. Yarborough. Group sing ing was led by Miss Ruth Hair, after which reports on the St. Louis convention were given by the following Clinton members who attended: Mrs. Leila N. Johnson, Miss Dorothy Craw ford, Mrs. R. M. Dutton and Mrs. Yarborough. Mrs. Eula Bolt of the Laurens club, who is state emblem chair man, spoke urging both dubs to become 100 per cent pinned with the B&PW emblem. Mrs. Sara Martin, Laurens club president, spoke in behalf of the Laurens dub, expressing appreciation for the joint meet inf. Mrs. Sara DeLoach extended a cordial invitation to all club Church Rites Unite Miss Doris McDonald William McCauley Miss Doris McDonald became the bride of William Howard McCauley in rites taking place Sunday afternoon, August 8, at 5 o’clock at the Lydia Baptist churdy The pastor, Rev. F. Stanley Hardee, conducted the double ring ceremony. Pahns and seven-branched candelabra holding pink tapers were on either side of the altar. Two candelabra with a floor bas ket of white gladioli and pink asters were placed in the center and in the background were similar pedestal floral arrange ments on either side. Ivy was entwined on the altar rail and magnolia used in the background to complete the wedding setting. Hoyt R. Hanvey and _ Burt MonniehSumerel lighted the candles. Other usher - groomsmen were James L. McCauley, brother of the groom, David T. McDonald, nephew of the bride. Mrs. S. James Von Hollen, or ganist, presented a number of wedding selections prior to the ceremony. The traditional wed ding marches were used as pro cessional and a recessional and during the ceremony “O Perfect Love” was softly played- Mias Angela Watts of Mountville, vo calist, sang “Because”, and Mrs. Ronnie Bousley of Mountville, vocalist, sang “I Love You Truly” and following the cere mony “The Wedding Prayer.” James Barre served as best man for the groom. Miss Betty McDonald, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a ballerina length dress of pink net over taffeta and car- ried a bouquet of lavender as ters. The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law, William Carson Neal, wore a chapel- length wedding gown of import ed chantilly lace over satin. It was fashioned with a ful skirt, fitted bodice coming to a point in the front and back, a Queen Anne’s collar and long pointed sleeves. Her veil of illusion was edged with chantilly lace and seed pearls. She carried a whiff Bible topped with a white or chid showered with tube-roses. 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