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t Tfeiinfejr, April 21, IMS THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Psge Tkree THE WOMAN’S PAGE Social Events and Club News of Interest TaltpkoM 74 mr 495 ? ORCHIDS TO ... Miss Lois Ella Blakely P0BTEA1T BT WILLIAM For our April “Orchid” we have selected a lady who holds one of the moot responsible positions In Laurens County—Lois Ella Blakely, Treasurer of Whitten Village near Clinton. Miss Blakely Is a native Clintonian, a daughter of the late John T. and Ella Bennett Blakely, thus a member of a promi nent pioneer family of thiooectlon of Sooth Carolina. She rrad- uated from Clinton Hlfh School and later took special courses at Presbyterian College and Duke University. Her first employ ment was as Secretary to Mr. B. W. Wade, then an outstanding lawyer of-this city. Next she received wonderful business train ing when she worked in the Commercial Bank under Mr. Hom er D. Henry. From that position, she became Secretary to the Superintendent and Bookkeeper of the State Training School. Later she became Asst. Treasurer but also continued as Secre tary to the Superintendent On July 1, 1954, she was named Treasurer ef this large Institution which is now Whitten Vil lage, this title formerly having been vested in the Superinten dent In her position at Whitten Village Mias Blakely has dis bursed millions of dollars in maintenance and permanent im provement funds, and year after year the annual chock by the State Auditor has revealed a perfect accounting. Mbs Blakely is a sincerely dedicated public servant; by her dual function as Treasurer and Secretary >ts the Superintendent she knows every detail of the operation of that highly efficient institution. During Hie recent illness of the Superintendent she was able to handle many of the duties of the Superintendent even ap pearing before a legislative committee in behalf of the annual budget She can turn out a prodigious amount of work without error; she has no Interest whatsoever in the office clock and goto her Job done on time even If it takes nights, Sundays and Christmas Day toe; she is intensely loyal to the Institution and faithful to every trust So, Lois, we think you are doing a magnificent Job—It would take at bust throe MEN to replace you. If we thought every government employee mrnod hb salary as you do, we’d never again bother to sharpen our pencil for a tux report Plaxico Motors, Inc. CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH Clinton, S. C. i JJI jrrfrrrrri Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Cannon llMiiudar Mrs. Arnold Cannon entertained merriberu of her club for a number of afternoon games. Arrangements of snapdragons, UlUas, narcissus and tulips mads u pretty ssfting for the two tables. During the afternoon the hostess served * refreshment plate, fudge and puneh. Otib award for top score went to Mrs. J. A. Gniloway. Flower Show Sponsored By Garden Clubs The Garden Clubs Council is pnsorlng s flower arrangement show this afternoon and Friday morning in the gift department at BeBc’s. The arrangements will be judged end ribbons awarded for out standing entries. Mrs. Sadler Has Dessert Bridge A dessert bridge was given on Thursday afternoon of the past week by Mrs. Ed Sadler for mem bers of her club. A sweet course and coffee were enjoyed prior to the games. Mrs. William P. Jacobs, 3rd, and Mrs. Rufus Sadler were winners of high and second score awards. 'Hydrangea, greenery and other seasonal arrangements made a pretty setting for the three tables. Susan Jacobs Has Birthday Saturday afternoon in observ ance of her third birthday, Susan Jacobs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Jacobs, 3rd, invited about thirty-five little friends for a party. The refreshment table carrying out a pink and white note was ap pointed on the lawn where a num ber of games were enjoyed. Party favors, hats and balloons were given the little folk. Dessert Bridge Given Thursday Mrs. Ren Hammet entertained her card club on Thursday with a dessert bridge. Three tables, appointed for re freshments, were adorned with tiny bouquets of narcissus. Else where in the card rooms narcissus .and iris were decorative. At the conclusion of the pro gressions Mrs. W. G. Kang, Jr., was presented score prize. Dhaney-Childress Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carl Chaney of this city announce the engagement of their daughter, Ida Eugenia, to Thomas Clyde Childress of Laurens and Clem- son College, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Childress of Laurens. The wedding will take place in the summer. Co-Hostesses For "Odds-Ends" Club [Mrs. Frank M. Boland and Mrs. Eugene Johnson jointly entertain ed members of the “Odds and Ends” ckib Saturday afternoon at the Boland home. African violets and bsgondas with arrangements of narcissus, irvy and other spring flowers added attractiveness to the home for the occasion. Books were exchanged and dur ing the social hour several games enjoyed. Salad and sweet courses were served late in the afternoon. A. R. P. Women Attend Presbyterial Nine members of the local Providence Associate Reformed Presbyterian church were in Spar tanburg on Wedneadsy or Thurs day to attend the Prekbyteritl meeting. Attending were Miss Margaret Blakely who is Junior and Inter mediate leader for the Presbyte rial, Mrs. Marvin Turner, an assist ant district leader, Mrs. C. Bynum Betts, Mrs. George W. Copeland, Mrs. R. L. Plaxico, Jr., Mrs. Mar ion Nabors, Mrs. Hubert Todd, Mrs. E. B. Sloan and Mrs. Irene Todd. Mr. and Mrs. Loftis Note Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Loftis cele brated their 36th wedding anni versary by giving a dinner on Blas ter Sunday for their children and grandchildren. Their children are Mrs. Victor Bowman (Nelle Loftis) of Alto, Ga., Mrs. Bill MdMurray (Mary Loftis) of Swarmanoa, N. C., Frank Loftis of Marietta, Ga., and Miss Nannette Loftis of the home. They also have nine grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Loftis were pre sented by the children with an electrical appliance for the home. During the event color picture films were made by Mrs. McMur- ray who is studying photography. Lovely Luncheon At Legion Home Saturday at noon at the Amer ican Legion Home a ovey lunch- ean was given by Mrs. D. B. Smith, Mrs. Roy Gasque, Mrs. Wilmot Shealy and Mrs. James P. Sloan. As the guests arrived lunch was served by Mrs. J. B. Speake and Mrs. James C. Marshall. Mrs. Henderson Pitts also assist ed the hostesses in the courtes ies of entertaining. Luncheon was served buffet from the table beautifully ap pointed in pastel shades. A cen tral arangement of gladioli was fanked by tall tapers. Pansies adorned the small tables where covers were laid for the guests. Mrs. R. C. Hamer of Charles ton, who is visiting here, was a guest for the party. Methodist Women Hear of United Work The April meeting of the Wom an’s Society of Christian Service of Broad St. Methodist church was held Monday at the church with Mrs. Lewis Pitts presiding- Mrs. Roy Gaafue gave devotional and with Mrs. Mac Finney gave the first part of the program telling about the united work of church women and especially about the World Federation of Methodist women. Mrs. Lewis Pitts then told about Mrs. Billy Pitts ended the service by reading a poem, “Talents.” The attendance pin was won by the ACayme Johnson circle, Mrs. T. J. Leake, chairman. Mrs. J. J. Cornwall Is Bridge Hostess On Tuesday Mrs. J. J. Cornwall entertained at bridge. A number of friends were invited for morn ing games and at noon a buffet luncheon was served. Mrs. Hugh Jacobs and Mrs. Pringle Copeland were winners of score awards. Mrs. William Bailey Owens and Mrs. J. B. Templeton were win ners of the afternoon games. The guests were invited into the din ing room where refreshments were served buffet. A silver epergne holding carnations, snap dragons and lilies, fashioned the centerpiece for the table. Dog wood, iris and snapdragons were featured in arrangements (or the porch, hall and living rooms. Chof in-Fennell Rites April 10 Mrs. Evelyn S. Chaim and Rich ard Fennell, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fennell, both of this city, were married April 10 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Scogin. The Rev. C. B. Word officiated in the presence of the immediate families and a few close friends. Mrs. Ernest Franklin, of Whit mire, served as her sister’s ma tron of honor and Billy Fennell was best man for his brother. The bride wore a blue and white ensemble with blue accessories and carried an orchid on a white Bible. Immediately following the cere mony an informal reception was held for the wedding guests. White carnations and gladioli with greenery were used in decoration for the rites and reception. After a short wedding trip to Florida the bride and groom will make their home with the bride’i parents on the Hurricane road un til Mr. Fennell completes has edu cation at Presbyterian college in January. UDC Plans For District Meet Here The April meeting of the Steph en D. Lee chapter, United Daugh ters of the Confederacy, was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. P. M. Pitts with Miss Mar garet Holland, Mrs. T. J. Leake, Mrs. Jasper Rowland and Mrs. Ralph Copeland as hostesses. Narcissus and tulips were used in varied arrangements with other spring flowers in decoration for the home. Following the opening ritual plans were discussed for the dis trict meeting here on April 23 at the Hotel Mary Musgrove. The fol- lowir^ were appointed as a nomi nating committee: Miss Agnes Belmont Dennis, president gener al of the U. D. C, will be the speak er for this occasion. Mrs. Nene D. Workman was asked to send a resolution in be half of the chapter opposing giv ing the footage of state house grounds for the widening of Ger- vais street. Later during a social hour re freshments were served. Legion Auxiliary, Holds Meeting Copeland-Davidson unit No. 56, American Legion auxiliary, held its monthly meeting Tuesday at the Legion hut. Mrs.' Jasper Row land, program chairman, assisted by Mrs. Essie Workman with the following high school girls, Miss Patricia Norman, Miss Joanne Porter, Miss Janet Sloan, Mias Jane Todd, Miss Leanna Young and Miss Mary Ann Neighbors gave an interesting discussion on Pan-Americanism. Mrs. Robert Powell reported that the first aid course would be gin on April 35, and anyone in terested should contact her. The following were hostesses: Mrs. F. M. Stutts, Mrs. Kathryn Marshall, Mrs. Almon Spencer, Mrs. Essie Workman, Mrs. Frank Cauley, Mrs. Nene Workman, Mrs. G. W. Hollingsworth, Mrs. F. F. Hicks, Mrs. Fred Holcombe, Mrs. Alex Henry, Mrs. T. J. Leake, Miss Lula Young, Mrs. Gby El. Tumbtin and Mrs. Dennis Sowers. Vice-President; Mrs. Nene D. Workmen, of this city. State Chapa in, and e number of others. The meeting will begin at 10:30 and Mrs. Julian White, Greenwood, Director of Ridge District, will preside. Mrs. G. L Graham, Ware Shoals, is Vice- Dioector and Mrs. D. S. Jones, Greenwood, Secretary. Mrs. P. M. Pitts, President of the Stephen D. Lee Chapter, General Chairman of the rangements for the meeting. As sisting her are the following committees: Registration, Mrs. A. A. Ramage, Jr., Mrs. IL M., Young, Miss Atfies Davis, Mrs. C. B Betts, and Miss Lily Yar borough; Flower arrangement: Mrs. W. C. Baldwin, Mrs. J. H. (continued on page 2) “DIE FOR ALL YOU ARE WORTH** Hugh L Eichelberger NEW YORK LIFE MAN 35 Years Experience PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE INFORMATION FURNISHED FREE the United Council of Women and Mrs. Austin Chandler and the growth of the observance of |^ (Irs - J- Will Dillard. HONEST VALUES AND QUALITY COST YOU LESS Foi \m:r nu-' See Special Section for More News About Bettt’s the World Day of Prayer. Mrs. J. W. Finney, Jr., led a liturgy con secrating gifts of money put into the treasure chest. Mrs. L S. Red dish presented the first gift and told where and how the money would be used. All members pres ent then brought their gifts for the treasure chest Mrs. Lewis Page spoke of buried treasures or talents of the women, which could be brought out and used in the church work. Mrs. J. Hafnp Stone, who was in charge of the program, gave high lights from the minutes of the 5£th annual convention held in Green ville and the ground breaking cere mony for the Memorial building in Richmond, Va. Each member was asked for a gift to the building fund m memory of her mother. Announcement was made that the annual meeting and picnic would be held May 28 at the Red Shirt shrine in Ekigefield. Mrs. Mother-Daughter Tea By Camp Fire Group The Tawanka group Camp Fire Girls entertained on Friday after noon at the home of the leader, Mrs. H. L. Eichelberger, with a mother-daughter tea. A program explaining the Camp Fine organization, its aims and the activities of the group for the year was given with each girl taking part. The memory books which the girls have been keeping dur ing the year were on display. A “cake weik” was held with Mrs. John W. Finney, Sr., win ning the cake. Each girl had brought a baby picture of herself and her mother and a contest was held to see who could identify the largest number of pictures. Bar bara Eichelberger won the prize which she presented to Mrs. J. B. Speake, who was a special guest. Later tea, assorted sandwiches and cookies were served in the dining room. White lighted tapers and an arrangement of snapdra gons, lilies, tulips and narcissus decorated the dining room. Hy drangeas and giiadioii were used in the living and sun rooms. Mrs. J. B. Arnold, the assistant leader, assisted the hostess. District U. D. C. Meet Here With Local Chapter Host Mrs. John R. Childress of Greenville, South Carolina Di vision president, will be the guest speaker at the Ridge Dis trict annual conference to be held on Saturday at Hotel Mary Musgrove, with the Stephen D. Lee chapter as host. Other past and present state officers expect ed are: Mrs. T. M. Harvey, Co- umbia. Past State Division Pres ident: Mrs. J. Frost Walker, Un- j ion and Miss Zenna Payne, John-; ston, Honorary Life Presidents;- Mrs. A T. Neely, Newberry, sec ond Vice-President and Mrs.) Fred McGuinn, Union, third my mm of mr? etc TO REGISTER YOUR GORHAM STERLING PATTERN HERE Our Bridal Registry Service keeps a record of your pattern and desired pieces, so we can help your friends and relatives select precisely what you need to fill-in your service. Our Bridal Registry Service also can include your CHINA and CRYSTAL. 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