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V Thunjdky^Dectmbe^8^955 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE v JPaf* THE WOMAN’S PAGE Social Events and Chib News of Interest TtlephMM 74 er 4M Mrs. Bailey Hostess To Century Qub The December meeting of the Ceptury chib was held TViesdey afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. M. Bailey. ^ Mrs. MarstiaH W. Brown, who was in chaise at the progrsifn for the afternoon, fawe an mterestlnj paper on ‘'Women In the Theater, Music and Apt.” Actaeon Qub Is Entertained Mrs. Morgan Todd was hostess on Friday afternoon to members of the Actaean club at her home on Woodrow street. Three tables were arranged for cards and a number at games of rook were enjoyed. Later the hos tess served salad and sweet cours es. Pastel tinted gladioli with green ery and other seasonal arrange ments made a pretty background for the party. Golf Association Luncheon Meet The luncheon meeting of the Lakeside Women's Golf association was held on Tuesday with twenty members attending. Mrs. iHifcert Boyd and Mrs. A. D. Salter were hostesses for the occasion. Prizes for the play went to Mrs. I. M. Adair and Mrs. Dave Roberts. The next meeting will be held on January 17. Mrs. Stevenson Feted With Informal Tea Friday afternoon Mrs. John W. Stevenson invited a few neighbors for an informal tea to meet Mrs. W 0. Stevenson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who is spending several weeks with her son and daughter-in-law at their home on West Walnut street. White chrysanthemums with greenery were arranged for the living room and the refreshment table in the dining room held white lighted tapers in silver holders flanked by greenery. Mrs. Newton Jones assisted the hostess in serving tea, assorted sandwich es and sweets. Stroup-Lake Invitations Out The following invitations are be ing received here with cordial in terest: Mrs. Charley Alexander Stroup requests the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of her daugh ter, 'Bernice Ethel, to Mr. John Eagan Lake on Thursday, the twenty-second of December, at eight o'clock in the evening, Cove nant Presbyterian church, Char lotte, N. C., and afterwards at the reception, Fellowship hall. Miss Stroup was formerly direc tor of religious education at the First Presbyterian church here. Methodist Circles December Meetings The afternoon and morning (Pauline Coleman) circles and Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Metho dist church will meet jointly Monday, December 12, at 3:30. It is requested that all. the la dies bring canned goods,' clothes, toys and money to be used to get fresh fruits and groceries to be distributed to needy families at Christmas time. The Sara Glenn circle . will hold the annual Christrasa party at the home of Mrs. Howard Watkins on Monday evening at 7:30. Co-hostesses will be Mrs Tan Ray, Mrs. Lewis Wallace and Mrs. Jim Buzhardt. The Louise Best circle of Whit ten Village, Mrs. Irene Pitts, chairman, will meet Friday, De cember 16, at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Lewis Pitts for a Christmas party. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Observe Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Ellis ob served their golden wedding anni- vtrsary Sunday afternoon with a drop-in at their home on East Wal nut street. Mrs. J. A. Orr, Jr., their daugh ter, and Mr. Orr greeted the guests at the door and Mr. and Mrs. EUis received in the living room. Their son, George D. Ellis, Jr., and Mrs. Ellis, with Mrs. Cecil Knight, of Pageland, invited the guests into the dining room. Mrs. Knight is a niece of Mrs. Ellis, Sr. Roy WiUis, another son and Mrs. Ellis, of Columbia, presided at the punch bowl. Cakes, punch and mints were served by three of their grandchildren, Barbara and Jane EUis and Jimmie Orr. A lovely anniversary cake, iced in white and decorated with yellow flowers complimented by white ta pers in triple brass candelabra adorned the table. The living room was decorated with arrangements of yellow chrysanthemums, snap dragons and carnations. Dr. Fred Ellis, a son, and Mrs. Ellis, of Chapel Hill, told the guests good bye. continue through December with services each evening 7:30. Prayer services will 16,1 held at 7:13 each evening. • at | Messages will be by the pastor, be 1 Rev. Rembert Truluck, Jr., and music will be led by Roy Avant. The purpose of the five-day re vival the pastor states is to bring ■■ into the Christmas season a trua spirit of Christ. The public ia invited to attend the services. Miss Georgia Jacqueline Truluck is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rambert Scarborough Truluck, who announce bar engage ment to Jamas Montague Cook, son of The Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Cunningham Cook of Laurens. The wadding will taka place in the spring Miss Truluck is a student at Furman University and Mr. Cook attends Presbyterian Collage. A. R. P. Circles December Meetings The December meetings of the circles of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church were held on Monday. The afternoon group met at the home of Miss Nannie Young Trib ble. Mrs. W. B. Tribble, White Cross secretary, presented the program on that topic, with several mem bers discussing articles from the @ynodica>l Journal. 'Later during the social hour the hostess served a sweet course. Mrs. Nolon Carter was hostess to the evening group at her home. Mrs. L. M. Wilson assisted by Mrs. C. B. Betts, Mrs. Ernest Hitt and Mrs. Marion Nabors, gave the pro gram. A sweet course and coffee were enjoyed following the program. UDC Chapter Has ^ Christmas Party The Stephen D. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confed eracy, held its December meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Miller with Mrs. Henry Young and Mrs. T. C. Johnson assistant hostesses. The receiving rooms were beau tifully decorated for the Christinas season. Each guest placed a gift under the Christmas tree to be distributed to members during the social hour. Each also brought a gift for the adopted U. D. C. daughter, Miss Hearse. Mrs. Nene D. Workman volunteered to take the gifts to Miss Hearse. A tfiort business session was held. Mrs. C. B. Betts gave a story “Happy Christmas,” by Daphne Du Maurier. The gifts were pre sented and later the guests were invited into the dining room where refreshments were served. bridge club and additional guests. Tables held green covers and in the center red satin bows were tied to give the appearance of a gift package. Bingo was played first and winners at each of the five tables were presented jeweled can openers which served as part of the decorations. The tallies featured Christmas angels. A Santa adorned the door and white Christmas trees were in the den and dining room. A large rein deer was displayed on the brick living room wall. During the aft ernoon cold drinks, sandwiches, assorted dainties and fudge were served. , Score prizes were awarded Mrs. 'James L. Walker and Mrs. Bailey Dixon who also kept floating prize. Party Features Holiday Theme Enjoyable among parties of the pre-holiday season was the one given on Wednesday afternoon of the past week by Mrs. William M. Shields for members of her QOeteon from 4Ae ^HiUnete «> Tire stout is told that the Chinese pay the doctor to keep them well, and if they contract illness, the doctor pays * m them instead. Whether or not this story is true, the general idea is sound. Serious illnees often can be prevented by regular health examinations. Form a habit of visiting your doctor often—at least twice a year. If yon do not have a family physician, we will be glad to recommend several from whom you can make your selection. College Dames Enjoy Annual Party Mrs. Marshall W. Brawn, Mrs. R. B. Hellams, Mrs. E. H. Hall sod Mrs. Richard Craig entertained the College Dames of Presbyterian college for the annual Christmas party on Thursday evening of the past week at the Brown home. A novel arrangement adorned the door and inside the receiving rooms were attractive white tra ditional holiday decorations. Gifts were placed under the tree in the sun room and later distributed to the guests. Miss Dorothy Craw ford, bride-elect, was remembered by the group with a gift of silver. Refreshments were served buf fet style in the dining room. The table overlaid a green cover fea tured an arrangement of tall red tapers banked with magnolia leaves. . Birth Announcements LEE Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lee an nounce the birth of a son, James Michael, on November 30 at Hays hospital. Mrs. Lee is the former Miss Doris Johnson, of Whitmire. MEDLOCK Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E Med- lock announce the birth of a daughter, Annie Ruth, oh Novem ber 27 at Blalock clinic. Mrs. Med- lock is the former Miss Edda Lou Grady. HOSTETLER Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gene Hos tetler announce the birth of a son, Dennis Ray, on November 27 at Blalock clinic. Mrs. Hostetler is the former Miss Betty Godfrey. SNELGROVE Mr. and Mrs. William Reedy Snekgrove announce the birth of a daughter, Robin Reedy, on De cember 4 at Hays hospital. Mrs Sneigrove is the former Miss Eliz abeth Sullivan. MAULDIN Mr. and Mrs. E A. Msuldin an nounce the birth of a son on De cember 6 at Blalock clink. Mrs. Mauldin is tb« former Miss Eu nice Graves. GRUBE Dr. and Mrs. Robert Grube, of Charleston, announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Simpson, on November 24. Mrs. Grube is the former Miss Fay Pitts, daughter of Mrs. W. Roy Pitts. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN MEET The Women of the Church of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the church. WITH THE SICK Patients discharged from Bla lock clinic include: Mrs. Fate Fuller, Mrs. Glenn Turner, S. W. Bryson, J. P. Oakley, Lawrence Peavey, Mrs. Raymond McCoy, Mrs. W.,C. Baldwin, Colie Camp bell and little Shirley Edmand, daughter of Mrs. Della Edmand. L. L. Johnson, of Joanna, and Grady Tucker are patients at Hays hospital. Mrs. Vernon Williams underwent surgery at Hays hospital on De cember 2. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. White’s son underwent an operation on December 9. Ike Jones, of Lydia, underwent an operation at Hays hospital on December 3. Mrs. Molly Moultries, Mrs. Ralph Wilbanks, of Kinards, and Mrs. F. V. Smith are patients at Blalock clinic. Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. Joe Davidson were discharged earlier in the week from Hays hospital. This year millions of Americans at all faiths will join in daily Bible reeding from Thenkegiving to Chrietmas in the twelfth annual obeervance of Worldwide Bible Reeding, sponsored by the American Bible Society. The program, which began when e U. a. marine on Guadalcanal wrote his mother asking that the family join him in reading the same peeeegee of Scripture each day, has spread in scope to, the peoples of more than forty nations. The readings are without note or comment, and one mav use whatever version of the Bible he prefers. Below are the readings for each day, in the theme of personal faith as selected by numerous people from many denominations. DECEMBER 1 Matthew 7:1-29 2 Matthew 18:1-14 3 Matthew 18:15-35 4 Sunday...... Matthew 22:1-22 5 Matthew 25:1-30 6 Matthew 25:31-46 7 Mark 12:18-44 8 Luke 7:31-50 9 Luke 14:1-14 10 Luke 14:15-35 11 Universal Bible Sunday.. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 12 Luke 10:25-42 13 Luke 15:1-10 14 Luke 15:11-32 15 i John 3:1-17 16 John 14:1-14 17 John 14:15-31 18 Sunday Romans 8:14-39 19 Romans 12:1-21 20 1 John 4:1-21 21 Isaiah 9:2-7 22 Isaiah 11:1-9 23 Isaiah 53:1-12 24 John 1:1-18 25 Chriatmaa.... Matthew 2:1-11 CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Richard Hampton wish to express 'their heartfelt gratitude for all the praiyers, flowers, contributions, meals and other acts of kindnesses shown them during the illness and death of their eon. Pageland Band Wins Many Honors Clinton friends will be interest ed to know” of recent honors won by the Pageland band which is directed by K. F. Mills, formerly of this city. Competing with ten other bands in the Hartaville parade, they were awarded first prize of $100. They were awarded first place in Cheraw for the second straight year and were presented a trophy. They were one of the honor bands participating in the Char lotte Carousel going as water melon farmers. Miss Janet Sloan, baton twirler, marched with the band in Charlotte. Christmas Revival At Bcaverdom Church A Christmas revival will be gin at Beaverdam Baptist church near Laurens December 14 and THURSDAYI FRIDAY! SATURDAY! HURRY! SAVE AT PENNEY'S! SHOP EARLY! SPECIAL! MEN’S CORDUROY SHIRTS SOFT, WARM, WASHABLE! MEN’S ORLON SLIPOVER • PASTEL AND HI-TONE COLORS! • TWO LARGE POCKETS! • SIZES SMALL-MED.-LARGE 2-44 • FINE INTERLOCK KNIT! • W ASHES EASY—DRIES QUICK! • SMALL-MED.-LARGE 5.90 REDUCED! 30 Pr. Men’s Dress Slacks NV 2 ^°^ 4-00 5*®® P* BIG REDUCTIONS OVER 100 SMART LOOKING FAU DRESSES REDUCED TO (LEAR! THREE GROUPS TO GO and Many priced far below cost! Your greatest opportunity to save on dresses! In Junior, Misses and Half-Sizes Come In and Try Them On Tomorrow! 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