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1 Ihmiay, M*y 10, 1002 THE CUNTON CHRONICLE Social Events and Chib News of Interest xekphon, bm omi B6tPW Members Hold May Meeting The Qinton Business <«tnd Pro fessional ^omen’s Club met Tuesday evening at the Mary Musgrove Hotel, with president, Mrs. R. W. Johnson, presiding. Mrs. Annie Bell Brown was welcomed as a new member. An nouncement was made of the state convention to be held in Columbia this week-end. Mrs Entertains Friends' At Informal Gathering Mrs. A R. Hamilton was host ess at*her home on Calvert Ave nue to a group of friends on Thursday morning when she en tertained at coffee. Pouring coffee were Mrs. Rob ert Wassung and Mrs. Marcel Widmer. For the informal gath ering floral arrangements were Sara Glenn Circle To Meet On 14th The Sara Gtaoi Orels of Broad Street Methodist Church will meet Monday evening. May 14, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. B. Arnold, with Mrs. W. Grace Connor of the local dub, dutifully blended with the color . * ^ . 4-8%a Is win m Tv* chairman of International Rela tions, will have charge of the Friday dinner meeting there. A number of members pdan to at tend. Mrs. L. S. Lockett gave the treasurer’s report for the year. The group heard Dr. John Fur- bay’s recording, “Four Dreams of Man”—peace, food, freedom and human dignity. Proceeds from the sale of this record are dedicated to the International Scholarship fund. Piano Pupils In Recital Friday Twenty-five piano students of the Thornwell Music Department will be presented in recital Fri day evening, May 11, at 8 o’colck in the school auditorium. Miss Luva McDonald Is Instructor. All interested friends are invit ed to attend. McLendon-Adoms Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. William E. Mc Lendon announce the engage ment of their daughter, Susan Diane, to Mr. Furman Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ad ams of the Spartanburg high way. The wedding will take place May 28th. decor of the hostess’ home. In the living room were farts and bowls of pansies. Yellow and snapdragons were arranged as a centerpiece for the refresh ment table in the dining room. Club Members Enjoy Roaring Twenties Party A “roaring twenties’’ party for members was given at Lakeside Country Club on Saturday eve ning. Guests came in costume and the rooms were transformed into a typical club setting of that era. Following a smorgasbord supper a combo palyed for danc ing Prizes for best costumes went to Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Glenn of Laurens, Mrs. George Blalock of this city, James Gray Dunklin, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. McAlister of Laurens. Legion Auxiliary With Mrs. Moore Mrs. Perry M. Moore wOl be hostess to members of the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary for the May meeting on Tuesday eve ning, May 15, at 8 o’clock. Mrs. G. W. Copeland, chairman of the Memorial Committee, will have charge of the program. because •he likes nice tilings Mother WILL LOVE HER GIFTS FROM Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear ' Shoppe ... and because Urn is bo one like her you will want to five Mother the very beat . . . and uw make it very easy with our meat complete tkm of women's aooarel and Of course we Gift Wrap. m l I rv. f tv* * *< t i S. Home and Mr*. R. G. Wrenn Diptry of Dixie 'Is- Lagutin* * SPECIAL FOR MOTHER’S DAY EARLY SPRING HATS % OFF SPRING COATS, SUITS REDUCED Reviewed at Meet A review of he book, “Diary of Dixie,” was given by Miss Mary Johnson for the May meet ing of the Stephen D. Lee Chap ter, United Daughters of the Con federacy. The meeting was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Henry M. Young, who was assisted by Mrs Miller, Mrs. W. C. Baldwin and Mrs. T. C. Johnson. The authentic diary by Mary Chestnut, tells experiences dur ing the War Between he States, with many of the events taking place at Mulberry plantation in Kershaw County. Mrs. P. M. Pitts presided in the absence of the president During the business session plans made for a covered dish supper to be held at the First Baptist Church for the June meeting on the 7th Later the hostesses served sand wiches, cakes and punch. Lilies, iris and roses added to the at tractiveness of the meeting rooms. West Circle Holds May Meetnig Mrs. Rente Setter and Mrs. Pearl Blackmon were hostesses for the May meeting of the West Circle of the First Baptist Church at the staff house on the Whitten Village campus on Tuesday eve ning of he past week. After supper Mrs. Loftis pre sented a program on ‘The In dians East of the Mississippi River,” which included an ac count of the work of the mis sions among the tribes; a song by Mrs. Setxer; a devotional ,by Mrs. Alma Edgeworth. All mem bers contributed to the observ ance of the call to prayer for the work among Indians elsewhere. Mrs. Setter, leader, conduct ed a business session. A gift from the circle was presented to Mrs. Ruby Redd, who U retiring from active duty at the Village Mrs. Loftis prseented the Com munity Mission work for May which is to aid the G. A. Corona tion service to be held soon at the First Baptist Church. Club Members Hear Report On Federation At Meeting Last Week At the May meeting of the Clinton Music Club held at the Douglas House on the Presby terian College campus Wednes day of last week, members heard a report on the recent South Carolina Federation of Music Clubs. Mrs. Henderson Pitts, who at tended the meeting along with Mrs. Heath Copeland, Mr*. Frank Fowler and Mrs. Wilson Haris, gave the report, Mrs. Grace Connor, president, presided. Mrs. J. A. Orr gave the hymn of the month, “The Du teous Day Now Closeth,” with Mrs. Copeland playing the hymn, Mrs. Julian Coleman, program leader, introduced Harry A. Bauknight, band instructor of the Clinton school, who presented the Girls’ Choral Chib of cuntow High School. They sang “The Sound of Music” jand ‘Gigi.” Rise Ame Lou Black played three piano selections, “Roman- za,” “Rondo Carpiccloso,” and “Nocturne.” Mrs. E. A. Famell gave a financial report on the ‘Mad Haottsrs Tea” Follownig the business session a social hour was enjoyed. The Mrs. fiapritMi, Mrs Farnell, Mrs. Paul Muller and Mrs. James Neal, served punch. Guest Is winner At Thursday Club Thursday afernoon members of her card club were entertained at s dessert bridge at the home of Mrs. J. B. Arnold. Two tables were appointed for a sweet course end cold drinks when the guests arrived. Winner of the afternoon’s progressions was a club visitor, Mrs. C. E Law. With the Sick of Mrs. John Franklin will be interested to know she has returned home from Hays hos pital where she has been a pa- iimiR Pumper your valuable furs by (Muff tbcm a royal We’l pick tbcm up for you at the first Mat ef ,em and store them iiw crisply edd, fire-proof. vacation at our far qpuir them. You’ll fiad Mrs. Wysor Is Club Hostess Mrs. Robert E. Wysor, 3rd. was hostess for three tables of bridge on Thursday when she entertained members of her dub. Bowls of roses made a pretty setting for the afternoon games Between he progresions refresh mens of sandwiches, sold drinks and other dainties were served Mrs. James L. Walker and Mrs Michae ITurner were presented scorep rises when cards were laid aside. Circles of ARP Church Conrbiute To Fund A special program on Dunlap Orphanage and an offering for that institution was given on Monday at the meeting of the circles of the Woman's Society of the Associate Reformed Pres byterian Church. Circle No. 1 met at the church in the afternoon with Mrs. W. B. Tribble leading the program. Giving articles from the May Synodical Journal were Mrs. Clyde Todd, Mrs. George W. Copeland, Mrs. A. B. Blakely, and Mrs. Marvin Turner. Miss Margaret Blakely, presi dent, presided over the business session. • * * Circle No. 2 met at the church in the evening. Assisting the program leader, Mrs. Lowry Wil son, were Mrs. Earl Rice and Mrs. C. B. Betts. "The Second Coming' Topic of Study For Episcopal Women Rev. John Rivers presented a program on “The Second Com ing” according to the teaching of St. Paul for the regular month ly meeting of the Women ef Ihei Church of All Saints Episcopal f Church. The meeting was held on Monday at the Parish House Mrs. Cherry Livingston led the opening prayer and devotional on the Sacrements of the Church as outlined in The Prayer Book. At the business session the group voted to not meet in June, July and August A report on the district meeting held in April in Greenville was given by members who attended: Mrs. James Macdonald, Mrs. J. B. Hart and Mrs. Michael Tur ner. Mrs. E. N. Sullvan, the Epis copal representative to Whitten Village collections committee, listed a number of items wanted. Mrs. Hart who is general chair man, gave an additional report on the work of this committee. Mrs. Rivers reported on the status of the church nursery. Minutes by the secretary, Mrs. Bailey, and a treasurer’s report by Mrs. R. B. Beldams conclud ed the meeting. Presbyterian Circles In Monthly Meets Circles of the First Presbyte rian Church will mast next week as follows: 18:88 A. M., No. — Mrs. Locke Simons, chairman; Mrs. L. B. Dillard, hostess. No. 2—Mrs. John T. Young, chairman; Mrs. Frank Kellers, hostess. No. S—Mrs. Georgs Cornelson, chairman; Mrs. Irby Hipp, host- Pw* No. 4—Mrs. C. W. Copeland, chairman and hostess. No. 5—Mrs. Jack Anderson, chairman; Mrs. Wilson Harris, hostess. 4:88 F. M., No. 7—Mrs. Henderson Pitts, chairman; Mrs. Tommy Stall- worth hostess, and Mrs. Zee Mc- Lees, co-hostess. No. • 8—Mrs. Frank Jones, Mrs. R. G. Murphy, 8:00 P. M., Monday No. 0—Mrs. W. 8. chairman; Mrs. X. J. Shirley, oetess. No. 10—Mrs. tudrman; Miss M, hostess, and Mrs. co-hostess. No. 11—Miss XUa Little Mc- Mrs. William nd Mrs. H. Young, Jr., i No. 6—Mrs. Don Orr, cheir- laa, Mrs. William Jacobs, in. JBnice Franklin, daughter of Mr. toid Mrs. Willie Franklin un- dlrwvnt m appendectomy at Bla- k*k Clinic Sal la contotfee- cing at home. Patient* discharged from Hays hospital include Pete Evans, of Laurens; Nellie Burgess, Mrs. Tom Davis, E. L. Stewart, of Mountville; Lloyd Taylor, James Huey, and Mrs. Estelle Harrison. Mrs. Ansel Johnson of Joanna, is a surgical patient at Hays hospital. Friends of Mrs. O. B. King will be interested to know she is a pa tient at Blalock Clinic. Debbie, Randy and Sandra Ginn, children of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ginn, underwent torullec- tomies at Blalock Clinic last at Hays hospital suffering injur ies received in a car accktoat. Friends of Grover MclnvaiBe will be interested to know he is a patient at Hays hospital. Dismissed from Hays hospital following operational illnesses were Mrs. Dora Vaughn, H. M. Kilpatrick, Guy Tumblin, Jr., E. W. Mitchell Mae Motes is a patient at Hays hospital Friends will be interested^to ktibw she Is a patient at Blalock Clinic. Surgical patients at Hays hos pital include Marc Sullivan, Frank Birchmore, Mrs. Charles Norwood, of Joanna; and Mrs. Elisabeth Price. C. W. Bridges has been dis missed from Blalock Clinic where he has been a patient. Kenneth Stone has returned to his home In Laurens from Hays hospital where he was a patient suffering injuries received In an auto accident. Friends of D. H. Roberts will be interested to know he is a pa tient at Blalock Clinic. Mrs. Effie Robinson and Mrs Herman Johnson have returned to their homes from Blalock Clinic. Mrs. Silas Smith has been transferred from Hays hospital to Greenville General hospttid. Wallace Bagwell is a patient torfE hSTi of llfi}. R. d* crested to krtbw Belle Birtk BOLLINGER Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Bol linger announce the birth of A son, Donald Reed, at the Latrobe, Pa., hospital May 4. Mrs. Bol linger is the former Miss Nan- nette Loftis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Loftis of near Clinton. For several years Mr. Bollinger was stationed at Donaldson Air Force Base, Greenville. They are now residing in their new home on Legionnaire Street in Derry, Pa. PRESSLEY Mr. and Mrs. Richard Press- ley announce the birth of a son. Barry Richard, May 1 at Hays hospital. Before marriage Mrs. Pressley was Miss Carol Prather. STARNES Mr. and Mrs. William M. Starnes announce the birth of a son, Randall Martin, on May 6 at Blalock Clinic. Mrs. Starnes is the former Miss Georgia Peeka- pos. HENDERSON Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson announce the birth of a son, John Clark, on May 1 at the Allen Bennett Memorial hospital in Greer. Mrs. Henderson is the for mer Miss Peggy Brady. Mr. Hen derson is the son of Mrs HmSersaa ef this cRy PUTS Mr. and Mrs. William Marvin fftts. Jr., of Pendleton, an nounce the birth of a daughter. Virginia Anne, on May 2 at the Anderson Memorial hospital Be fore marriage Mrs. Pitts was Miss Martha Joan Reeder, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reed er of this city. t .*pr v ,f Psofspn Attends A. I. A. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Fniz Pearson of Chestnut Street, have as guests their daughter - in - law, Mrs. David Pearson, and grand sons. Brian and Chris, of Cham- blee, Ga. They came down from Greenville where they have been visiting the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs. C. H. Eskew. Mr. is attending the Ameri- of Architects seating Georgia Tech, son is a senior and president of the student chapter of the A1A. RETURNS TO CUNTON Friends of Mrs. Waiter A. JohnsonjpfUl be interested to know she has returned to Clin- otn to make her home She has been with her daughter. Mrs. L. J. ttoCarthy and Major McCar thy, who Is stationed in Costa Rica. At present she Is with Mr. and Mrs. J. F .Jacobs and other friends until she establishes a residence. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jacobs spent a few days last week to Somerville, Ga.. with their dau ghter. Mrs. John William King. Mr. King and family. T^OSES VALUE-VARIETY Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions Ladies’ Shirtwaist Sleeveieaa Drom es. Siam 10 to 18. Pastels sad Prints. Only $1.94 Skirts—All Sisaa, Colors and Stylos Only $1.77 Peignoir Sots — Walts Gown and Cost. Pastel Colors. Only $3.98 Blouses—Pastels and White Only 99c Panties—White and 3 for $1.00 Look over oar spocial senator ef enrol ally selected iteme for Mother. Have You Thought About MOTHER'S DAY MAY 14 ARVELOU8 [hanky to a 881 wrapped free. 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