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to I 1 Women's World !'!->»««w««»»«<^^<pX«w»»x->>»X”X-x::-x-Xv<-x-:-x-XwX-X'SS:-.x-: Supper Planned By Legion Copeland-Davidson Post 56 A- merican Legion and the Auxiliary will meet jointly Tuesday, Feb. 17 with a covered dish supper at the Legion Hut. Supper will be served at 7 o’clock. Members are asked to bring a covered dish. A program on Americanism is planned with Col. Henry Cronic, program chairman for the Legion and Mrs. Pope Chapman, chair man for the Auxiliary. Two color films will be shown, “Gift To The Nation" and “An American Le gend - 50 Years”. The American Legion "Gift to the Nation” stars President Richard M. Nixon, Postmaster General Winton M. Blount and 1968-69 American Legion Com mander William C. Doyle. Fleming Home Features Interesting Furniture BY MBS HELEN C. CAMP EXTENSION HOME ECONOMIST The Courtney Fleming family lives in Mr. Fleming’s deceased parent’s home in Lanford. His parents, Mr.andMrs.J.M. Flem ing, built the home in 1902. Many of the present furnishings are those with which the home was originally furnished. Mrs. Fleming has been using her spare time to refinish some of the family furniture. She star ted about four years ago; so far she has refinished about eight pieces. It takes time and a lot of hard work to refinish furni ture but Mrs. Fleming feels that it is worth the effort. 1970 FORD Torino, Black With Black Vinyl Roof. R. H, A. T., P. S. Less Than 500 Miles. Priced To Sell! 3 Pick-Up Trucks 1 1966 Chevrolet l /o Ton Pick-Up. 66 Ford f Ton Pick-Up With 17,000 Miles. 66 Dodge Ton Pick-Up, 6 Cyl., A. T. 1965 CHEV. Chevrolet Chevelle 4- Door Sedan. R, H, A. T. Small V-8 Engine. WITH TOP VALUE USED CARS... 1966 OLDS Cutlass Supreme 2-Dr. Hardtop. R. H, A. T. Extra Clean Car! 1969 DODGE Polara 4-Door Hardtop Lt. Blue With Match ing Interior. R, H, A. T., P. B., P. S, Factory Air Cond. Another Fac- t o r y Executive Car Low Miles! 1968 DODGE Dart 2-Door Hardtop. R, H, 6 Cyl., Straight Drive For Economy— Gold With Black Vinyl Roof. 23,000 Miles. Lo cal, One Owner Car. 4 New Tires. See These And Many Other Dependable Used Cars On Our Lot. >^^l^ar^8pecially^Price^r^el^^^^^^^^ YOU CANT TRADE WITH COOP! -YOU JUST CANT TRADE! LYNN COOPER, Inc. YOUR VOLUME DEALER 302 E. Main 833-1741 DODGE OLDSMOB1LE Clinton, S. C. First of all she uses a var nish remover to remove all the old varnish. Next she sands the piece of furniture and uses plas tic wood to fill any cracks or deep scratches. Then she uses a finish suitable for the type wood she is working with. For pieces that are not sturdy she disas sembles the piece completely and re-glues it using wood glue and bolt clamps to hold it un til it dries. Several people have asked Mrs. Fleming to refinish furniture for them but she is too busy refinishing her own. She still has dining chairs, a mir ror frame, and a dresser to do yet. In the above picture Mrs. Flem ing shows off a chair and wash- stand that she refinished. The chair is made of solid cherry and upholstered in red velvet. It was originally part of the par lor furniture. She still has three more chairs like this to refin ish. Mrs. Fleming’s children kid her and call it the “queenchair”. The old washstand is made of solid oak. Mrs. Fleming said her mother-in-law painted the real life oil painting above the washstand about 75 years ago. It is still in its original frame. Mr. Fleming is employed with the South Carolina Employment Service in Spartanburg. Mrs. Fleming is a busy homemaker with her refinishing and two chil dren Sandra and 11 year old Courtney, attend Ford School. Mrs. Fleming is also a local leader for the Lanford 4-H Club. The club was only organized last year. She and Mrs. H.M. Patter son, another 4-H Club leader have worked to make it a suc cess. Celebrates Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Ray Riley hon ored their son, Ray Jr., who was 11 years Feb. 6, with a birthday party at their home on 501 Cald well Street. Appropriate games were played and refreshments of ice cream, cake, valentine candies and soft drinks were served. A- round 40 guests attended the de lightful affair. Century Club To Meet The Century Club will meet Feb. 17 at 4 o’clock at the home of Mrs. D. O. Rhame. The nar rator will be Mrs. Callie Gault, who will speak on “ Helen Hayes. ” UDC Hears Their History The Stephen D. Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confed eracy held its February meeting Thursday night in the Tom Hart ness Home on the Thornwell cam pus with Mrs. Henry Criag. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Frank Miller, chaplain. The ritual and salute to the Flags were then given. The chapter was happy to have their president, Miss Louise Kern, back after an illness. Miss Kern expressed happiness at hav ing such a nice crowd, 23 pre sent, and welcomed Miss Kate Milam a guest for the evening. During the business session it was decided that the chapter would give an historical book to Clinton Junior High, Clinton High and Thornwell High Schools. The chapter has done this for the past several years. The program was given by Mrs. C. D. Pitts on the State of Tenn essee, and its role during the Confederacy. This was indeed a most interesting and informative program and she ended it by read ing a poem, “Little Giffin of Tennessee”. For the Red Letter Day, Mrs. Esther Pitts gave a history of the chapter. This chapter was or ganized on Feb. 16, 1907, when 12 interested ladies met at the home of Mrs. R. Z. Wright and elected Mrs. W. M. McCaslan as Its first president. Due to ill health she served for only a few months and then Mrs. R. Z. Wright became president. The chapter was named “Stephen D. Lee" for General Stephen D. Lee, a cousin of Mrs. R. Z. Wright. This chapter has been an active one through the years. A- mong some of the interesting ac complishments it was noticed that in 1907 a dinner was served 100 veterans living in this area at that time and this dinner was given yearly until 1937. The Confederate monument in the downtown area was given the town by the UDC at a cost of $1,600 and was unveiled Jan. 19,1911. After the meeting the guests were invited into the diningroom where sandwiches, cookies and hot tea was served buffet style. The table was beautifully de corated with a red cloth over laid with a white hand crochet ed cloth and centered with a white cupid and red hearts carrying out the Valentine motif. Assistant hostesses were Miss Agnes Davis, Mrs. Nene Work man, Mrs. W. C. Baldwin and Mrs. T. C. Johnson. 2-A—THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., Feb. 12, 1970 About People You Know Miss Joyce Riddle Weds Joseph Frederick Neely Legion Aux. Views Film On Defense “Town of the Times” film was shown by Rev. E. W. Rogers at the meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday even ing at the home of Mrs. Ralph F. Patterson. Mrs. L. S. Reddick, Civil De fense Chairman introducted Rev. Rogers and stated that the film was secured through the courtesy of the Laurens County Civil De fense office. The film very in terestingly explained how a pre sent-day town could meet its needs for Civil Defense. The meeting was opened with prayer by the chaplain. Miss Essie Davidson, after which the group sang “America”, gave the preamble and pledge to the flag. Mrs. H. M. Young, president presided over the business ses sion. Mrs. W. G. King, Rehabili tation Chairman reported on the day, December 10, spent in as sisting in the gift shop at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Others going to Columbia with Mrs. King were Mrs. H. J. Pitts, Mrs. L. O. Hiers and Mrs. Hen ry Cronic. Mrs. Cronic reported on how the tray favors, a pro ject of the Clinton Garden Clubs, were to be used. The group voted to join with the members of the Post 56, American Legion for a covered dish supper on Feb. 17 at the Legion Building. The Auxiliary will sponsor Poppy Days in May and send two representatives to Palmetto Girl’s State in June. Assistant hostess were Mrs. H. J. Pitts, Mrs. Linda Williams and Mrs. John Burney. The chapel of the First Bap tist Church, Rome, Ga., was the setting for the marriage of Miss Joyce Lynn Riddle to Joseph Frederick Neely of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Clinton. It took place Saturday, the seventh of Febru ary at 5:45 in the afternoon with the Reverend L. Leon Riddle, un cle of the bride, performing the ceremony, and the Reverend Floyd F. Roebuck, pastor of the church assisting. Burning white tapers enhanced the beauty of the Chapel. Two tall arched wrought iron candela bra decorated with magnolia leaves, palms, and jade formed the background for the bridal party. Prior to the ceremony JohnW. Howell, a cousin of the bride, gave a program of organ selec tions. The groom entered with his father Woodfin Carlisle Neely who served as best man. Usher groomsmen were Major Donald Wallace Rhame of West Point, New ^fork, Dr. George Robert Blalock Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., G. H. Riddle Jr. of Rome, Ga., bro ther of the bride, James W. Stan dard of Tenafly, N. J. and J. Parker Highsmith of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. George R. Brewton of Martinez, Georgia was her sis ter’s matron of honor. Other at tendants were Mrs. Cheney C. Joseph Jr., of Baton Rouge, La., Miss Florence Fouche Norton and Miss Ann McLarty Roberts of At lanta, Georgia, and Mrs. William M. Matthews of Atlanta, Ga. They were gowned alike in long pants dresses of salmon pink bridal satin made with sleeveless man darin collared empire bodices. Narrow sashes of the material outlined the waists. Each bouquet consisted of single long stemmed salmon colored roses sheathed in green foliage. The flower girl, Suzanne Riddle, niece of the bride, wore a long dress made on simple lines with long full sleeves and of the same material as the other attendants. She carried a small basket of salmon colored rose petals. The bride given in marriage by her father, G. Hobson Riddle, was radiant in her wedding dress of candlelight antique satin. The empire waistline with elbow sleeves was outlined with a nar row braid of seed pearls. Double rows of the pearl braid encircled the slender skirt outlining the appliqued lace panel of the skirt The train, which also had a lace panel outline by two rows of seed pearls, was attached below the waist in the back. Tiny buttons extended from the neckline down the back of the dress. A hand some lace mantilla was worn over the brides dark hair. Near completion of the mar riage service, as the cot^le knelt for the benediction, Miss Lucy Harbin sang “The Lord's Prayer" by Malotte. After the wedding the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hobson Riddle hosted a recep tion in the church parlor. Mrs. Riddle’s dress was in a lovely shade of spring green with a soft rolled collar, long sleeves, and an A-line skirt. Her slippers were silk in the same shade. Mrs. Neely, the groom’s mother wore a long sleeved, long waisted blue satin dress with flared skirt and mandarin collar, with matching shoes. She also wore a flowered hat. Mrs. Howell maternal grand mother of the bride, wore a dress of soft blue crepe, featuring long sleeves and of simple design. Rehearsal Party Following the rehearsal for the wedding of Miss Joyce Lynn Riddle to Joseph Frederick Neely, on the morning of Feb. 7 the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodfin Carlisle Neely were hosts to a lovely cham pagne brunch at the General For- rest Hotel, Rome, honoring their son and his bride. The buffet table held a beauti ful silver bowl of lacy wedding fern, status, deep green carna tions, white pom poms and long stem pink roses. Two smaller arrangements of the same flowers were in silver candle holders. Palms were also used m decorating the room. Mrs. Neely’s dress was a navy blue ensemble featuring a long waist with pleated skirt, set off by white trim at the collar and cuffs, and navy accessories. The bride wore a becoming dress of off-white wool with bold splashes of putty-color and black accessories. The bride’s mother chose a two piece costume suit of aqua wool knit. The full length coat was accented with buttons of antique gold. Her accessories were taupe reptile. The guest list included the bri dal party and out-of-town guest. Beverly Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Poole was a member of the graduating class at the University of Souty Caro lina January 31, receiving a BA degree in elementary education. She is teaching in Irmo. Mrs. Jerri Tibbetts, Misses Josephine and Lou Belle Neigh bors visited Mrs. Grace Tib betts in Hendersonville, N. C. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Brad ford and Dean visited friends and relatives here Sunday. Mrs. N. W. McDaniel has re turned to her home on Young Drive after spending several months in Canton, N. C. with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Coker. Visiting her are her son, Otis McDaniel and Mrs. McDaniel of Fayetteville, N. C. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gettys visited their daughter, MissJean Gettys in Nashville, Tenn., dur ing the weekend. Dr. Gettys went on to San Antonio, Texas for a speaking engagement. Mrs. Robert Cox and children accompanied by her mother, Mrs. W. L. Leary of Greenwood, spent Saturday in Atlanta, Ga. Miss Linwood Cox, Clemson Uni versity student remained for the weekend. Rev. and Mrs. Oliver W. Cha pin of Hanover, N. J. were guests Tuesday and Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Jerri Tibbetts. Mrs. Chapin is the former Miss Jeanette Crawford of Clinton. Sgt. Charles Campbell is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Campbell, after a tour of duty in-Vietnam. Following the leave he will report to New York for duty with the U. S. Army. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gettys spent a recent weekend with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr.and Mrs. Joe Gettys in Atlanta, Ga. * * * C. E. Nichols has returned to Self Memorial Hospital, Green wood where he is undergoing treatment. Jesse L. Brawley, Jr., CSSN, of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Guantanamo, Cuba, is spending a 15 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Adair and sister, Mrs. George Stock- man in Joanna. Also joining the Adairs for the weekend was Miss Carol Kelly of Greenville, for merly of Clinton. BRIDGE PARTY It’s the month of hearts and flowers and with Valentine’s Day approaching, Mrs. Robert Vance was provided a perfect theme for a lovely bridge party last Thurs day. Six tables were set up in the spacious den of the Vance home. After playing a few progressions, guests went into the dining room where they were served a de licious and pretty salad course with a heart-shape cake to top it off. Contributing effectively to the Valentine theme was a graceful arrangement of red carnations on the table. Lighted red candles added elegance. High score prize, received by Mrs. George Cornelsoo, was a red alabaster heart. Other win ners were Mrs. Reece Young Jr. and Mrs. James Walker. Mrs. O. F. Ezelle of Spar tanburg spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Reynolds and family. Guests attending the Riddle Neely wedding from Clinton were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Goyne Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed King, Mr. and Mrs. George Cornelson, Mr. and Mrs. George Blalock, Dr. and Mrs. Delmar Phame. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. William King of Summerville, Ga. Den 1 of Pack 21 held a “clean-up” campaign last week, by cleaning along the road side. Members of the pack are Rock Benson, David Madden, Tim Copeland, Robbie Watson, Tom my Watson and Robert Eddings. Den chief and assistant are Jim my and Randy Eddings. Mrs. Betty Watson is den-mother. Next Saturday the den is planning a picnic. SURPRISE SHOWER Dr. and Mrs.CarlWesslnger’s baby (arriving soon!) will pro bably be the best outfitted little one in town! Barbara’s neighbors in Merrle Oaks surprised her Wednesday morning with a shower of tiny things. Mrs. Kenneth Fryfogle and Mrs. Don Creighton were hostesses at the happy event which was at the Creighton’s home. Miss Sue Wells and Mrs. Mary Bell have returned after spend ing a week with friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cronin. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis D. Simp son, Debbie and Mrs. Mace Young were called to Newberry last Tuesday, due to the sudden death of their nephew, Mr. David Allen Reighley. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perry and Linda attended a concert present ed by the 1970 South Carolina Allstate Band at Furman Univer sity recently. Their daughter, Carole, a senior at Clinton High School is a member of the band and played in the concert. Robert Neely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Neely is in Lux emburg, Germany for his company, Price Waterhouse of Atlanta. Miss Jane Timmerman, Co lumbia College student, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murphey Timmerman. • • * Mrs. Hugh Jacobs is a patient at Roper Hospital, Charleston. ON DEAN’S LET Codie Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Simmons, Mountville, has been named to the Dean’s List at Coker College for the fall semester 1969-70. Codie, a graduate ofClintonHighSchool, is a senior at Coker. Miss Eloise Fraser has re turned to her home on Chest nut St. after a visit with her parents, Col. and Mrs. Powell Fraser in Bristol. Mrs. Fraser brought her and spent Wednes day night, Eloise is remaining in Clinton to complete her senior year at Clinton High School. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Mi- nlck and sons, Michael and Bryan of Aiken were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Foster on Carolyn Drive. Mrs. Minick is the daughter of Mrs. Foster. Also dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Foster were Mrs. Foster's daughter, Mrs. Rich ard Horne and children Richard Jr. and Sandra of Columbia. Mrs. Ruth Bailey is leaving to spend sometime with Mrs. A. O. Brag in Griffin, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Rodman Porter Hogansville, Ga., visited his sis ters, Misses Helen and Julia Por ter several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Waverly O. Barnes, Rt 1, Clinton were recent visitors to Silver Springs, Fla.