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w w i y . • , • ;/ Thursday, March 22, 1956 ,v THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Pag* THE WOMAN’S PAGE Social Events and Chib News of Interest IXcpkMM 74 ar 4M Teen-Age Dance At Club March 30 There will be a dance at Lake side Country club for teen-age members and their guests on Fri day evening, March 30. The dance is semi-formal and \will last from eight until 11. Mu- * sic will be furnished by Jake Ras- or, Jr. Century Club Hears Book Review Members of the Century club met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Spratt. Mrs. W. R. Anderson, who was program chairman for the after noon, gave a review of the auto- biograjphy, “With a Quiet Heart,” by Eva LaG-allienne. Several new members were welcomed. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at the home of Mrs. Edouard Patte. Luncheon Thursday ^ For, Bridge Club A luncheon was given on Thurs day by Mrs. George R. Blalock for members W her bridge club. Pink camellias were arranged irf artistic design with white coral. Camellias also adorned, the two small tables where covers were laid for the guests. Prizes for the progressions which were played after lunch went to Mrs. Hubert Boyd and Mrs. C. W. Copeland. Fidelis Class Has Party Thursday evening a class party was held for the Fidelis Sunday ’ school class of Broad Street Meth odist church at the home of Mrs. J. B. Arnold with Mrs. James C. Marshall, Jr., as co-hostess. Mrs. J. B. Speake gave an in teresting article from the Reader’s Digest entitled "Unless We Deny Oursplves,” by A. J. Cronin. La ter several games were enjoyed and the hostesses served sand wiches, cookies and coffee. Garden Clubs Meet Monday The Clark Duckett, Sun bonnet and Yellow Jasmine Garden clubs will meet Monday afternoon. March 26, in the Home Economics department of Clinton high school. Arrangements from flower show schedule have been assigned each club to be made at the meeting. Mrs. c. P. Townsend, of Laurens, Ansel B. Godfrey enter- will be present as critic and advis er. Each club member is requested to bring at least one horticultural specimen in a bottle. Council officers will be installed at the close of the meeting. Mrs. W. W. Adams, council president, announced that the spring flower show will be held on April 20. The Carolina Wrenn Garden club will meet Monday afternoon at three o’clock at the Health Cen- texLon*Woodrow street for a work shop. Club, Other Guests Are Entertained Wednesday afternoon,Mrs. Ferd Jacobs entertained merribers of her club and additional guests at the home of Mrs. J. F. Jacobs. Daffodils, fruit' blossoms, and quince attractively decorated the entertaining rooms. of visitor’s high score, and Mrs. Robert Black, the club high. On Friday afternoon Mrs. Ja cobs was hostess to two tables of bridge at her home honoring Miss Nell Fuller, of Greenwich, Conn., who was visiting her parents. Guests included members of Miss Fuller’s former bridge club. The living room was attrac tively decorated with daffodils and vari-colored camellias. ~- Prizes were awarded Mrs. George Saunders and Mrs. Mil ford Smith. A salad plate with sweets and coffee was served by the hostess. Mrs. Godfrey Is Club Hostess * | by Mrs. Roy Pitts and Mrs. C Cooper. Assorted party mints and (decorated cookies in spring colors were also served. About 150 guests | called between the hours of 3:15 and 5:15. Also assisting the hostess in the courtesies of entertaining were Mrs. Clifton Adair, her mother, Mrs. D. M. Vaughn, and grand mother, Mrs. J. A. Dominick. Lovely flower arrangements in each room added to the beauty and charm of the spring setting. tained members of her bridge club on Thursday for a number of aft ernoon games. Two tables were in play with high and second score awards go ing to Mrs. H. L. Ekhelberger and Mrs. Henderson Pitts, a club visi tor. When cards were laid aside a salad course was enjoyed. Camellias with a variety of oth er early spring flowers were at tractively arranged in the hostess’ home for the occasion. Dinner Party Honors Mr.-Mrs. Holland, Jr. Complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Davis R. Holland, Jr., who were recently married. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomas entertained on Tues day evening at the Joanna Inn with a dinner party. White camellias with tapers fashioned in a lovely wedding ring design was used as a centerpiece Afetr several progressions a for the table where covers were salad course, coffee and mints were served by the hostess. Mrs. Newton Jones was winner "Peiled SYilcafo cfl There is A veiled threat in many public announcements pertaining to health. We are led to believe that unless we take certain pills, absorb certain decoctions, eat certain foods, use certain tooth cleansers, drench ourselves with certain antiseptics, we are bound for utter destruction. Don’t worry, too much about your health. Cultivate reg ular habits; observe the principles of hygiene, and practice moderation. If you do become ill, there is but one refuge —your family physician. Consult him on ivery occasion when you do not feel up to normal. If he prescribes, bring your prescriptions to us. laid for fourteen guests. “Hearts” were enjoyed after dinner. The host and hostess’ gift to the bride and groom was a silver bread and butter plate. ... . Joint Hostesses Give Bridge Party MrsrB. F. Wingard and Mrs. A. M. Cannon jointly entertained friends for six tables of bridge on Friday afternoon at the home of the former. Snapdragons with a variety of other early spring flowers com bined in arrangement prettily dec orated the home for the occasion. Later when covers were laid for salad and sweet courses, camellias and violets adorned the small ta bles. . Prizes for the progressions went to Mrs. Henry MoSween, Mrs. Mrs. King Hostess To Club, Guests Last Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Gene King entertained members of her bridge club and additional guests at her home. The entertaining rooms were at tractively decorated with several arrangements of daffodils and spring fruit blossoms. The St. Patrick’s day theme was attractively carried out in the score pads and tallies. Individual tables were centered with camel lias surrounded by shamrocks. A dessert course, coffee, nuts and mints were served during the afternoon. Winner of the club high was Mrs. Jerry Wampflear and visitor, Mrs. ,Ken Porter. x Birth Announcements SMITH Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Smith an nounce the birth of a son on March 16 at Hays hospital. SMITH Mr. and Mrs. Muriel Teague Smith of Mountville, announce the birth of a son, Roger Wayne, on March 18 at Hays hospital Mrs. Smith was before marriage Miss Wilma Hawkins of North Carolina. McAlister Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McAlister Locaf Workers Attend Conference %. ♦ Mrs. Horace Horton, executive director for the Camp Fire Girls, Inc., in the Clinton area, Mrs. Te resa Tharp, of the Lew a district, and Mrs. D. O. Freeman, of~the Petaga district, attended the 1B56 annual meeting and conference held in Jacksonville, Fla., during the week-end 4nd early part of this week. , Mrs. Horton was there during the week-end for conferences and helped to set up the work shops. Mrs. Tharp and Mrs. Freeman re mained until Tuesday to attend the work shops. Mrs. Lou B. Paine, director, de partment of Field Operations for the national organization, partici pated on the program as did Mrs. Elizabeth H. Siddall, regional field director, who has often visit ed the groups here. Ideas were exchanged and general discus sions were held on organization, programs, councils, training lead- ta tttx rjJiTiyr Mrs. Horton stated that the Clinton groups rated above aver age on the camping programs. More council and leaders meetings and training for leaders were sug gested for the local organizations. A coordinated program of activi ties for the Blue Bird groups which has been worked out by Mrs. W. G. King, Jr., co-chairman of the Kodaka district, and sent to lead ers in outline* form each month was approved as an excellent idea and suggested to other groups. • DeN's Beauty Shop Is Open All Week Dell’s Beauty Shop is open all week, it is pointed out. Due to an arrangement of an advertise ment in The Chhonicte last week some confusion may result. Mrs. Amilee Staggs Gaskin is OF FASHIONS ‘ ./ V Everybody gets into the fu&ien picture on Eaater Sunday. We have a complete stock of everything: it takes to complete your Easter ensemble. SUITS $39.95 to $49.95 By Capitol and Michael Stem AH of the Latent Styles and Colors—Dacron and Woof Dacron and Rayon Acetate—Sizes 36 to 46 SHIRTS. ........ . . $3.95to$4.95 By Manhattan Pastels, Check* and Whites—Sizes 14 to 17 HATS *- _a=. S5.00toS7.50 By Renistol You Need a New Hat for Ea*ter with the shop on Thursday, Fri- announce the birth of a daughter i day and Saturday, on March 20 at Hays hospital. , SMITH Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Smith an nounce the birth of a son, Ricky Olin, on March 16 at Blalock clin ic. Mrs .Smith is the former Miss Ruth Bailey. PITTS Mr: afid Mrs. Mark Pitts of Mary Esther, Fla., announce the birth of a son, Pascal Mark, Jr., on March 14. Mrs. Pitts was before marriage Miss Monnie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Miller of Mountville. Mr. Pitts is the son of Mrs. P. M. Pitts and the late Mr. Pitts of this city. TIES $1.00 to $2.50 By Welnbly, C'oplan New Pattern* and Colors to Match the Intent Suits SHOES . ... . . . . . $10.95 to $17.95 • By Crosby Square—Sizes 6 to 12 i SPORT COATS ... $22.50 to $29.95 The Prettiest We’ve Ever Had ■ * Johnson and Pitts Men's Shop . TELEPHONE,807 WITH THE SICK Friends of Mrs. F. L. Webb will be glad to know she is improving Francis Blalock and Mrs. Perry j at home after being a patient at M. Moore. Mrs. F. V. Smith kept. Hays hsopital. PHONE 400» • CLINTON. S. C* PRE-EASTER Meat Values WHITE’S FULLY COOKED 9-11 Lbs. Whole or Half HAMS »-57 c FRESH (2-214 Lbs.) FRYERS «d89 BONELESS ROUND TENDER STEAK » 59, FRESH (No Fat Added) Ground Beef : \ “»• 99c FRESH S. C. (White) LARGE EGGS Dm-AT 4 Buy 1 Pound-Get 1 Pound ftree RED LINK SMOKED »39, Pitts Country Market YOUR MEAT DEALER SINCE X92S Phone 98 imniiiiiMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiininifnimnmmmintiniTinmmitimiTmiur floating prize. Tony Corbett Has 5th Birthday Tommy Corbett, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Corbett, observed his fifth birthday March 13, in cele bration of the occasion he was given a party on Wednesday aft ernoon at his home on Young Drive. Guests included Tommy’s little neighborhood playmates. An Easter motif was carried out for the party and favors were bunnies. Mrs. Grant RoMe and Mrs. James Rutledge assisted Mrs. Corbett in entertaining and serv ing the little folk. Cup cakes ar ranged on a tray spelling out “•Happy Birthday” and each bear ing a tiny lighted candle were served with ice cream. Bridge Party Given On Thursday Mrs. Thomas Baldwin and Mrs. Murphey Timmerman were co hostesses on Thursday afternoon of the past week at the home of Mrs. W. C. Baldwin to a number of friends for bridge. Throughout the receiving rooms iris, jonquils and flowering quince with fruit and foliage arrange ments were decorative. ■ At the conclusion of the progres sions Mrs. Frank Ramage, Mrs. Bryan Coats and Miss Kathryn Dicus were presented score awards.. Later a hot course and sweets were served. Mrs. Allen Knight, of Belton, was an out-of-town guest for the party; Fashion Show, Tea Given Wednesday In honor of spring, The Ladies Ready-to-Wear Shoppe presented an informal tea and style show on Wednesday afternoon, March 14, at the home of Mrs. John T. Adair, 601 North Adair St. Mrs. Adair and Miss Agnes Davis received the guests. Mrs. C. E. Galloway and Mrs. Michael Turner directed guests into the den and living rooms. Entertaining in the various rooms were Mrs. C. W. Copeland and Mrs. H. D. Payne. As the models came down the stairway they were introduced and their outfits described by Mrs. Wil liam J. Henry and Mrs. Adair. Modeling were Misses Betty Jane Hamer, Betty Ann Campbell. Sara Pitts, Kathryn Dicus. Margaret Ann Bolick, Kate Milam, Mes- dames R. P. Hamer, J. L. Walker, John Mimnaugh, Claude Crocker, S. M. Warner, Julian Bolick and Carlisle Neely. Mrs. J. D. Jeanes and Mrs. William G. King assisted the models. . Later guests were invited into the dining room by Mrs. B. F. Wingard. Fruit punch was served Mrs. Howard Stroud is, conva lescing at Hays hospital follow ing an operation on Monday. Patients at Blalock clinic in clude Walter Bass, Mrs. James Murphy, and Mrs. Colie Turner. Friends'of Mrs. F. A. Duncan brill be glad to know she was able to return to her home from Bla lock clinic earlier in the week. The following are patients at Hays hospital: Newell Sanford, of Greenville, who underwent an op eration Tuesday; Mrs. W. H. Jen kins, of Joanna; Mrs. Evelyn Sams, Mary Ann Smith, Mrs. Ben Crooks of Cross Anchor, Mrs. Ira Martin, and Mrs. Leatha Rhodes. Mrs. James Braswell, Sr., Willie Cannady and Arnold Dixon were able to return to their homes ear lier in the week from Blalock clinic where they have been pa tients. Walter and Roy Wilson, who were injured in an automobile ac cident are convalescing at their home in Mountville following a several days stay at Hays hos pital. Miss Lena Gilliam, daughter of Mr. and Mrt. Lenoard Gilliam, underwent an operation yester day at Hays hospital. Little Sherry Armstrong, daughte rof Mr. and Mrs. Earl Armstrong, who has been a pa tient at Hays hospital, hsa return ed to her home. AMDWAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE Clinton — Joanna FRI. & SAT. 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