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Thursday, December 4, 1958 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE f 5 ^MiiiiiiMimwwuMUMNwuuuuummMuuMMuiiuuuuMMUuuwuiiuuiMiiiinnHuiiumig THE WOMAN’S PAGE Social Events and Chib News of Interest T.i«pk« M n * «n Mrs. Pott© Gives Program On Guam A meeting of the Century Club * was heW Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr*. A. J. Thackston, Jr. For the afternoon program Mrs. Edouard Patte gave a history of Guam since 1306 when it came un der the administration of the United States. She pointed out the stra tegic location of the island, espec ially as a naval base. She spoke in terestingly of the customs, tradi tions and loyalty of the people. Mrs. E. H. Sherman of Columbia, and Mrs. George Everette of Rome, Oa., were guests for the meeting. Drop-In Friday For College Friends Miss Dolly Crouch entertained on Friday afternoon from 4 until 6 with a drop-in at the home of her aunt, Miss Dorothy Taylor, on Florida St. Sixteen friends, including college students at home for the Thanks giving holidays, were invited for the informal occasion. Refreshments of sandwiches, cookies and cranberry punch were served in buffet style. Berries and greenery were arranged on a re flector to center the refreshment ta ble. Elsewhere dried arrangements, berries and greens were decorative. Christmas Party of College Dam The College Dames will hold their annual Christmas party this eVe- ning (Thursday) at 8 o’clock in the home of Mrs. Layton Fraser. Pupils Have Program, Are Entertained The grammar school piano pupils of Mrs. James Pitts met recently at her home to present a musical pro gram. Each child played selections and later the group gathered around an open fire in the yard to roast weiners which were nerved with other picnic foods. 1 Kt \ -—■'•'‘-‘C- ’ >*■ - ** jr* • • --± v THE WU10US BERK-LINER R E ( 11 N E R Foam Rubber Topper Over SpringK. Combination Nylon VisroHe Plastic Covering. Locks Adjust at Any Position. We Stock the Famous Barca Lounger Shop Maxwell Brothers for Your Christmas Gifts and Needs At J. C THOMAS, Jewelers... 0^1* Chantilly Ofovy lodl« • 1375 N.. StA (TO SI * "Mo«ncy ploc* Mttinf •2Q0O fcmtof KnNa •12J3 Reflected In the shimmering light of the Christmas candles ... her very own The rich gleam of a Gorham Sterling Silver gift will bring stars to her eyes and establish you as a talented gift-giver. Whether you are adding to the treasured col lection of a lifetime, or starting her off on the great adventurs of owning Gorham Sterling, your gift will be out of the ordinary ... and cherished for years to come. AU pricM Mv* E*df»l T«a. tuning Is Hr ChHetmaS.. • J. C. THOMAS —Jeweler— ’ ‘•It s Time That Cewala” Miss Smith To Wed In Chicago Dec. 19 MTs. Clara Smith of 110 Academy Street announces the engagement of her granddaughter. Roxanne Smith, of Chicago, III., to Angela Devoia. also of Chicago. The wedding will take place December 19 in Chicago. Miss Smith is a former Clinton res ident Entertains Friends At Luncheon Last Tuesday Mrs. R. E. Sad ler entertained beautifully at lunch eon, inviting ten guests. A fruit arrangement centered the dining room table overlaid with an appliqued organdy cloth. For dec oration in the living room a large fan shaped arrangement of pink gladioli was effective. ARP Bible Class Studies Stewardship The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Bible class was held Monday evening of the past week at the Associate Reformed Presbyte rian Church. Mrs. Ndon Carter completed the study on Stewardship. Later during a social hour the hostesses, Misses Margaret and Katherine Blakely, served fruit cake, nuts and coffee. Mrs. Ellison Is Luncheon Hostess Mrs. Lillian Ellison entertained with a luncheon at her home on Shands Street Monday with 16 guests from Med B, second shift, Whitten Village enjoying the occa sion. Christmas decorations were used throughout the home. The buffet luncheon table was covered with a green cloth overlaid with lace and centered with holly and candles, r Names Officers For Medical Students Auxiliary Mrs. Louis Moore Stephenson, tho former Miss Lillian Dillard of this ,city, has been elected president of the Medical Students’ Auxiliary of the Medical College of South Car olina, Charleston. Mrs. Guy Blakely, the former Miss Jerry Galloway, of Clinton, has been named as freshman class rep resentative. Clubs Observe Arbor Day Friday In observance of Arbor Day, Gar den Clubs of the city will hold a general meeting Friday, December 5, at the First Baptist Church at 4 o’clock This is the first year that clubs here have joined in the state cele bration and an appropriate program will be presented at this meeting Members are asked to bring tray favors for Chrutmas trays at the Veterans Hospital. Columbia Episcopal Auxiliary Elects New Officers At a business meeting of the I Woman’s Auxiliary of All Saints | Episcopal Church Monday afternoon iia the parish house the following of- jficers were elected: President—Mrs E N Sullivan Secretary—Mrs. Newton Jones Treasurer—Mrs R B Hellams Chairmen of departments: Christian Education—Mrs A B Stump Christian Social Relations and |Bena Dial Scholarship—Mrs James Macdonald. Promotion—Mrs R M. Turner. Spiritual Life and Church Perid- jicals—Mrs. Bailey Dixon Church Home For Ladies and | Children—Mrs. Bee Frith. Personnel and College Work — * Mrs. Giles Lewis. United Thank Offering—Mrs Hal ! Bennett Altar Work and Service of Ex-1 change—Mrs J. B Hart. Plans were discussed for World Day of Prayer in February which will be arranged by AU Saints with Mrs Turner in charge Dinner Dance Is Given Saturday In Hotel Ballroom Dr. and Mrs. E. N. SuUivan, Mr. and Mrs. R. M Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Sadler. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Dixon entertained a number of friends with a dinner dance on Saturday evening in the ballroom of Hotel Mary Musgrove. Pine sprays were arranged with colorful fruits and vegetables to dec orate the buffet dinner table which was overlaid with a yellow cover. Places were laid for groups of eight at tables appointed with yeUow tap ers. magnolia leaves, fruits and nuts. A scare crow in formal attire and colored light reflectors added to the decorative theme. Dance cards were presented at the door and Joe Langley and his orchestra of Greenville played for dancing. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Switzer, of Union, Mr. and Mrs. John William King, of Summerville, Ga, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cutchins. of Isle of Palms UDC TO MEET TONIGHJ The December meeting of the Stephen D Lee Chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, will be held this evening. Thursday, at |7 M at the hoaar of Mrs George H Elba Members win bring gifts to I exchange and gifts for the December Meetings of Church Circles Circles of the First Presbyterian Church will hold the December meetings as follows: Monday, the 8th, at 10:00 a m — No. 1—Mrs L. B. Dillard, chair man; Mrs R. B Purdum, hostess No. 2—Mrs Hugh Jacobs, chair man; Mrs. . W. Copeland, hostess. No. 3 — Mrs John T. Young, chairman and hostess Monday at 4:00 p. m.— No. S—Mrs. Leland Young, chair man and hostess No. 6—Mrs. A. C. Young, chair man; Mrs. R. G Murphy, hostess. No. 7 — Mrs. Addison Neighbors, chairman; Mrs Frank Jones, hos tess. Monday at 8:00 p. m — No. 8—Mrs. H. M. Young, Jr, chairman No. 6—Miss Ella Little McCrary, chairman, will meet at the church with Mrs. Harold Coleman, Mrs Tench P. Owens. Mrs. Jack Red. Mks. C. C. Uldrick and Miss Carolyn Murphy as hostesses Tuesday, the 9th, 10:00 a. m — No. 4—Mrs. W. P. Jacobs chair man; Mrs. R P Hamer, hostess. PTA Past President Given Recognition : Program of Music A musical program was present ed for the December meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association on Tues day- evening at Hampton Avenue School Under the direction of Mrs Rob ert Strock, public school music i teacher, pupils from the fifth and sixth grades gave the pageant. “Story of the Tree ” A C. Young, vice president, pre sided Dr. W R Turner gave the invocation. During the business meeting an nouncement was made that the or ganization cleared 1700 on the Hal loween Carnival. Mrs. Edward Ferguson, president of the PTA for the 1957 58 year, was presented a pin and life membership in the Helen Stokes foundation Plans , are to present annually to the retir- j ing president membership in the foundation which assists financially worthy students in college Those receiving aid from the organization must agree to teach at least two years in South Carolina after com pleting college training A social hour was held and re freshments served in the cafeteria Miss Hitt Honored On 16th Birthday Miss Gwen Hitt was entertained with a surprise birthday party by her parents, Mr and Mrs Ernest P Hitt on Saturday evening, November IS, at the home of Mr. and Mrs R. G. Murphy. Eight friends gathered to sunwise Gwen by ringing “Happy Birttoday” when she arrived and to present her with gifts Attending were Misses Joanne Todd, Nancy Neighbors. Louise Speake. Mimi Martin. Kay Roberts, Dorothy Staton. Trecie Davis and Elizabeth Glover An appetizer course was served in the living room which was beauti fully decorated with Large white and lavender chrysanthemums and ros es Later guests were invited into the dining room for a turkey dinner TV table was appointed with silver candlesticks and pink tapers and a low arrangement of pink daisy chrysanthemums Each place set ting was marked w;th a pink rarna tiob corsage used as mementos of the occasion The cake, decorated with pink and white icing ad hold ing sixteen birthday candles, was cut and served with ice cream Mr Hitt made pictures of Gwen ! cutting the cake and others with I her guests Hordmon Serving In For East Area Paul H Hardman, airman, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Fern T Hard man of 300 Elizabeth St., Clinton, is serving aboard the attack aircraft earner USB BeorawCon with the U, S Seventh Fleet in the Far East OFFICE BUPFUKS At CHRONICLE PUB. CO. 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