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2—THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C„ December 24, 1968 Women's World American Legion Auxiliary at Work One week in December, the A- merican Legion Auxiliary Units in the state wrap Christmas pack ages for ur sick veterans in the Veterans F 'Spital ;n C ium- bia and Chariest n. Wednesday, Dec. 11, the>e la dies . f C pelan-Davids n Unit 56 American Legion Auxiliary spent the day in Columbia. They are left to right: Mrs. Perry M re, Miss Essie Davidson, Mrs. Wil liam King, Mrs. Ralph Patter s' n and Mrs. S. C. Ri we. Each family receives a pack age, also the patient. The wards are visited and information a- bout the needs and sizes f the family. FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE Merry Christmas! ‘ DAYF CAROLYN CHICK. ELAINE i OftealnA * * * * * * * ***** * On Christmas morning a tray favor is place on each patients tray. This custom was started 1? years ago by the Clinton Unit 56. They are made by Clinton Garden Club memlvers. Since that time other units have followed this custom. Mrs. King, chairman of the Gift-shop Committee, stated that more gifts than needed had been given or paid for, by members of the Auxiliary. Other members wrapping gifts but not present fur the picture were Mrs. S. C. Hays, Mrs. Carol D. Nance and Mrs. Ar nold Cannon. CARD OF THANKS We want to express our m >st heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors and to the doctors atBlalockClinic for their kindnesses shown us during the illness and at the death of our dear mother. The floral offer ings, food, visits and cards were all so greatly appreciated. May God bless you. The Family of Mrs. J. J. Smith Entertain Friends With Drop-In On Tuesday and Wednesday af- ternoons, December 17 and 18 a Drop-In was tield at the home of Mrs. Lykes Henderson in Pitts Meadow. Hostesses for each occasion were Mrs. Francis Bla lock, Mrs. C. W. Copeland, and Mrs. Lykes Henderson. Guests were invited to call be tween the hours of 4 to 6 p.m, each afternoon. Traditional Christmas decora tions were used throughout the house with colors of red and green used predominately in the hall and den and gold in the living room and dining room. Assorted party foods, egg nog and coffee were served buffet style from the dining room table. The table was covered with an off-white imported cut-work cloth and in the center an ar rangement of gold fruit and can dles was used. An out of town guest for the oc casion was Mrs. William Hender son of Newberry, who is an aunt of Mrs. Lykes Henderson. Assisting the hostesses in the courtesies of entertaining on Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. E. B. Pinson, Mrs. J. B. Hart, Mrs. C. E. King, Mrs. Heath Copeland, Mrs. Eugene Johnson, Mrs. Redd Turner, Mrs. George Blalock, Mrs. Dillard Milam. As sisting on Wednesday afternoon were Mrs. Ansel Godfrey, Mrs. Carlisle Neely, Mrs. J. B. Ar nold, Mrs. James Addison, Mrs. Jim Von Rollen, and Mrs. Ar thur Katzberg. B&PW Enjoys Carol Sing On December 16 the Business and Professional Womens' Club of Clinton met in the home of Mrs. M. C. Poole. Mrs. Grace Connor, program leader, gave a demonstration of the Resonator Bells, and accom panied the group in singing Christmas Carols. After a short business ses sion Christmasy party refresh ments were served. The home was decorated in the Christmas motif with candles, greenery and a small table tree. Playing Today For Last Time THE SHUTTERED ROOM Gig Young ********* and Carol Lvnlev ******* ******** * Starts Wednesday (Christmas Day) * * * * * *1 * * * 4 4 m For One Week The Undergraduates vs.The Over-Thirties! My father is impossible! He's sore at me because I've been arrested for causing a disturbance on the campus. How did I know what that sign said on the other side? My daughter is impossible! Linda is failing gym class. How can a perfectly healthy young girl fail gym 7 All she has to do is show up and take a shower. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ♦ * * * * * * * * » * * * ♦ * * * * * ♦ * * * * ♦ 60TH ANNIVERSARY—Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fennell of Rt. 1, Clinton, whose 6th anniversary was Dec. 17, were honored with a “family get-together” on Sunday. Their children attending were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fennell and family of Greenwood; Helen and Harry Parr and family of Spartan burg; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fennell and Steve of Clin ton. Other children, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fennell of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Ruth and James Lee of North Palm Reach, Fla., were unable to attend. Have you tried using a lipstick brush yet? These little gadg ets are worth their weight in gold as you can get the very last smidgen of Lipstick out of your tube Also, once you learn to apply your lispstick with a brush your Ups wiU always season of Christmas now up- look lovelier, all it takes is a on us, I would like to convey steady hand and practice, all the very best greetings Another thing you can get to our friends and cusctom- ward tilt. Try it, you'll Uke ers. by filling in the corners of We aU sincerely hope that your mouth with a sUght up- you find the joy and happi- to our friends and custom- ness the season inspires . . . the results. A very Merry Christmas This week with the joyous from . . . Jinny's Beauty Nook S. Poplar St. — Lydia Mill Clinton, S. C. — 833-1448 MOUNTVILLE - Miss Cora Elizabeth Jones and Lucien Wat son Bobo Jr. of Gray Court were married by the groom s uncle, Dr. I. N. Patterson of Wake For est, N.C., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Mountville Presbyterian Church. The groom, having attended Clemson University, owns and operates an automobile parts and repair shop in Gray Court. Fe is the son of Mrs. Bobo of Gray Court and the late Mr. Bobo. Mrs. Workman Entertained On Sunday and Monday after noons, Mrs. Nene D. Work man entertained a number of friends and relatives with a seated tea. Christmas decurations of can dles, greenery, holly and red poinsettas were used throughout the house. Fruit cake and other Christmas party food were served to the seated guests. Special guests on Sunday was Mrs. Workman's sister, Mrs. Ellisor Adams, who is now re siding in Newberry. The Chronicle Established 1900 DON NY WILDER Editor and Publisher Published every Thursday by the Chronicle Publishing Com pany. Subscription rate (payable in advance)—one year, $4.00; six months, $2.50; out of county--- one year, $6.00. Second class postage paid at Clinton, S. C. Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, S. C. 29325. Member: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association. Jones-Bobo Vows Spoken His bride graduated from Er- skine College. She was given in marriage by her brother, William H. Jones of Charleston. She is the daughter of Mrs. 1'ugh Thompson Jones and the late Mr. Jones. Mrs. Joseph A. Pratt, sister of the bride, of Waynesboro, Va., was matron of honor. James B. Bobo of Charleston was best man. Ushers were Da vid Garrison of Gray Court and Philip Urso of Columbia. Metotjoktoynifeyer Presents DAVID NIVEN • THE IMPOSSIBLE YEARS” The Broadway hit is now a Hollywood howl that bridges the generation gap with laughter! c& staffing LOLA ALBRIGHT-CHAD EVERETT M OZZIE NELSON CRISTINA FERRARE as'The Imoosstte GaT ^ci: Se«f%bffi^<kl»ftuicadl^l«wnaWejiiprtenDindKlb*lfchid Gorton Is S«99«st«d for Aud'«'c« rtSSra** ^^ MGM Shows 3:15, 7:00 and 9:00 P. M. *************************** COMING JANUARY 1. 1969 * * * » * * ♦ ♦ * ♦ * * * * * * * * ♦ * * * » * * * * * * * * GORDONS MENS SHOES Miss Nancy Anne Jones of Clinton, pianist, provided music. The bride chose a wool crepe street-length dress with bell skirt and Empire waistline. The belt and bow at the waist were of velvet. The matron of honor wore a yellow street-length A-line dress with high neckline and long tapered sleeves. After a wedding trip to Nassau the couple will live inGray Court. Drop-In Honors Debs Saturday On Saturday, December 21, a drop-in was given in honor of Miss Nancy Hollis, Miss Nora Oeland, Miss Julia Sadler and Miss Edna Jacobs, debutantes to be presented in debut at the ball Friday, December 27. Hosts and hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Peck Corn- well, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hor ton, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stokes. It was given at the home of Mrs. Cornwell on E. Caro lina Avenue. Guests were invited to drop in between the hours of 8 to 9 and 9 to 10 p.m. The debutantes and their parents received guests who were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Stokes. Refreshments were served buffet style from the diningroom table which was over laid with an imported white cut-work cloth over green. Shades of pink and rose camellias and glads were used with candlelight in decora tion on the table. Coffee and punch were also served. Assisting in serving and enter taining were Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., Mrs. Ed Copeland, and Mrs. H. D. Payne, Jr. * * * V DEXTER HANDSEW* NOW 10 % off ROUSE Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Rouse announce the birth of a daugh ter, Ashly Elizabeth born at Bai ley Memorial Hospital on Dec. 16. The Rouses have another daugh ter, Shawn. TURNER Capt. and Mrs. William R. Turner, Jr., Balboa Heights, Panama, CZ announce the birth of a daughter, Randall Williams on December 12 atGorgas Hospi tal. The paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. William Redd Turner. About You Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rhame and daughter Rita of Gainesville, Fla. are spending the Christmas week with Dr. and Mrs. D. O. Rhame. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weaver and son, Tommy of Tallahassee, Fla. are visiting friends in town and at Thornwell. * * * Steve Turner who is a stu dent at Covenant Theological Se minary, St. Louis, Mo., is spend ing two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Turner. Mr. Turner who has been in Princeton, 111., for sometime is at home for the winter mi nths. * * ♦ Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chaney and daughter, Sara Louise have re turned to their home in Griffin, Ga., after spending several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chaney. * ♦ ♦ Lt. and Mrs. ^harles Growl of Monterey, Calif., arrived Friday to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. R. W. Johnson and brother, Otho Johnson. ♦ * * Mr. and Mrs. John Pitts of Albany, Ga., will spend the holi days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Pitts. * * * Mrs. Mary Bodie is a patient at Bailey Memorial Hospital. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Milam and daughter, Miss Kathy Milam of Charlotte, N.C., are spending Christmas with Mr. Milam’s sis ters, Miss Kate Milam, Mrs. B. B. Ballard and Billy. * * * Cadet Charles Johnson who is a student at Georgia Military Col lege, Milledgeville, isathome for the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Johnson, Jr. * * * Mrs. Heyward Nettles and children of Washington, D.C., are visiting her parents, Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. A. J. Thackston. Ma jor Nettles who is stationed at Walter Reed Army Hospital joined his family Saturday. They will also be guests of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nettles. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Wade Mobley and children, Larry and Julia, of Troy, N.C. are spending the holidays with Mrs. Mobley's father, Dr. J. C. Bellingrath and Mrs. Bellingrath. * * * Robert S. Beckman who re turned last week from eight months stay in Saudi, Arabia, spent a few days with his grand mother, Mrs. R. E. Ferguson enroute to his Chicago office and home for a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Beckman in Lodi, Calif. Drop-In Given In Kinards On Wednesday evening, De cember 18, Mrs. Dick Vaughan, Sr. entertained a number of friends at her home in Kinards. Guests were invited to drop in between the hours of7andl0p.m. An off-white linen and lace cut-work cloth covered the din ing room table where refresh ments were served buffet style. Centering the table was an ar rangement of greenery in a gold container, flanked on either side with gold and green candles. Egg nog and coffee were served in the breakfast area of the kit chen. A traditional Christmas tree was used in decoration in the den and other Christmas decorations were used throughout the house. Assisting Mrs. Vaughan in the courtesies of entertaining were Mrs. Kinard Littleton and Mrs. Joan V. Adair. A number offriends from Clin ton and Newberry called dur ing the appointed hours. ♦ * * People Know Mike Archambault, student at Clemson University is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marius Archam bault. * ♦ ♦ Mr. and Mrs. Leaman Junes and family were in Mountville on Saturday afternoon to attend the Jones-Bobo wedding. Nancy Jones was a member of the wed ding party. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Health Copeland were at Clemson University on Thursday to attend the graduation of their son, Carol, who received his degree in industrial manage ment. * * * Mrs. F. M. Cleckley and daugh ter, Mary, of Walterboro spent the weekend with her mother and grandmother, Mrs. J. O. Crout and aunt, Mrs. E. L. Blakely. Also spending the holidays with Mrs. Crout and Mrs. Blakely will be their brother, W. L. Rear- den of Savannah, Ga., and their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Rearden of Mont- morenci. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Orin F. Beaty had as guests for the weekend, Mrs. Beaty's sister, Mrs. John R. Allen and Johnny Allen of Kingstree and Miss Louise An derson of Lake City. They came especially for the wedding of Miss Kathy Wise and Tommy Beaty. * * * Dr. and Mrs. William Redd Turner have returned from Wins ton-Salem, N.C., where they visited her sister, Mrs. L. G. Gordon and Mr. Gordon for sev eral days. The Turners are spending the Christmas holidays in Macon, Ga., with Dr. Turner's sister, Mrs. William Fleming. * * * Mrs. Nelson Dow Host U.D.C. The Stephen D. Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met Dec. 5 at the home of Mrs. Nelson P. Dow in Merrie Oaks for the annual Christmas season. President, Miss Louise Kern, welcomed guests and members, then the ritual and salute to the flags was given. During the short business ses sion it was decided to send gifts to shut-in members of the group. Mrs. D. A. Yarborough gave an interesting reading on “Se cession Day-Dec. 20, 1860." Mrs. Dow took charge of the program as program chairman at this point, and with the as sistance of Mr. Dow gave a very informative and interesting pro gram on the UDC building in Richmond, Va. including slides of the building. After the program, the hos tesses, Mrs. Dow, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. F. M. Young, Sr. and Mrs. Rembert Truluck in vited the guests into the dining room. Party dainties, cookies, sandwiches and camdies were served with traditional egg nog. The members' exchange Christmas gifts. * * * Luncheon Given Debs On Friday, December 20, Mrs. H. D. Payne entertained for Miss Nancy Hollis and the debutantes at her home on South Adair St. Guests arrived at 1:00 p.m. for lunch and were invited into the small den. Christinas decora tions were used. Hors deouvres arranged in the shape of a Christ mas tree were served from a white tray and cokes were en joyed. An angel motif was carried out in the dining room. Decorated egg shells centered with mina- ture angels hung from the chan delier. Pink carnations in a sil ver epergne centered the table from which a hot lunch wa!s serve buffet style. Star shaped salads and star and new moon shaped biscuits even carried out the theme in food served. A punch bowl containing ice in the shape of a Christmas holly wreath was also used on the table. Mrs. J. D. Boland, Jr. and Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr. assisted the hostess in the courtesies of entertaining.