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Women's World I Simmons Speaker For Legion Aux. Miss Young, Mr. Price Married in Atlanta On April 25, MissLindaEve- lyn Young and Ralph Leonard Price were united in marriage at the First Associated Reform ed Presbyterian Church, At lanta, Ga. Rev. Patrick Sand ers of Mobile, Ala. heard the vows at a 7:30 ceremony. A reception was given in the Church Fellowship Hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Young, Jr. of Decatur, Ga. She is a graduate of Erskine College, Due West, and a former em ployee of Davison’s in Atlanta. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of ivory silk organza over peau desoie. The Empire bodice featured a bateau neckline and long sleeves. The A-line skirt was bordered with peau d’ange Attend Meeting In New Orleans Mrs. Ferd Jacobs, Leaders representative, Mrs. Eva B. Land, voting delegate and two local Horizon Club delegates, Jettie Young and Mary Ann Fer guson attended the South-South western Camp Fire Conference. The conference was heldinNew Orleans April 24 through April 26, where leaders had the op portunity to attend workshop sessions. Jettie Young was selected to present a gift to the incoming region president. * * * Iris Garden Club Exchange Plants Mrs. Shirley Davis was hos tess for the Iris Garden Club on Monday when they met at her home for the regular month ly meeting. Mrs. Louise Cox was co-hostess. The program was on "horti culture,” and each member brought a plant or shrub to ex change with another member. Methods of caring for the plants were given by Mrs. Louise Cox. Fourteen members and one visitors were present. lace, and the same lace trimmed the bodice sleeve and train. The full blown, tubular, chapel leng th train flowed gracefully from the low back. The cathedral length veil of silk illusion feU from a spray of beaded, re embroidered Alencon lace flowers. Bride carried a mother of pearl prayer book from the Holy Lands. It was topped with a cascade of gardenias accented with assorted spring flowers in pastel shades. Matron of honor was Mrs. Gary Shamlin of Greenville. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Milton Moore of Clinton, Miss Pam Gardner of Atlanta, Mrs. Sam- mie Strickland, sister of the groom, of Laurens, Mrs. Tom Taylor of Florence, and Mrs. A1 Cadenhead of LouisviUe, Ky. The matron of honor and bridesmaids each wore one of a rainbow of colors of crepe made into apantsdress. Designed with an Empire bodice of ivory crepe, they featured an ascot tie, long sleeves, and a bolero. The full pantsskirt fell from soft pleats at the waist. Each carried a nosegay of assorted spring flowers. The groom is the son of Mrs. Sanford Roebuck of Joanna. He attended Erskine College, and is now employed as Special Repre sentative with Jefferson Stan dard Life Insurance, Green ville. Best man for Mr. Price was his uncle, Harold Hack Prater of Joanna. Ushers were Mr. Randy Young, brother of the bride of Decatur, Ga., Mr. Gary Shamlin of GreenviUe, Mr. Mil- ton Moore of Clin ton, Mr. James Hewlette Wasson, Jr. of Ware Shoals, Mr. Tom GambreU and Mr. Barry McCall of Green ville. Nuptial music was provided by Mrs. George Pindar, or ganist and Mrs. Robert Bell, soloist, both of Atlanta. After a wedding trip, the ccnjde will make their home in Greenville. The American Legion Auxi liary met at the home of Mrs. Henry Cronic on Tuesday even ing. The program topic for April was “Community Focus on Children.” Capt. A Hen Sim mons, Clinton Police Depart ment spoke on "drug abuse”and Mrs. Jerry Tibbitts, Chair man of the Foreign Relations Committee gave information on the "school building in Nicara gua”. Capt. Simmons said that drug use in the community was on the increase and gave informa tion on some of the problems faced by the police department and the families involved. He stated that in most cases prob lem youth come from “non church going families” and or where both parents work and the youth do not have the gui dance and supervision they should have and need. He gave information on facilities that will be available in the jail in the new city hall. Capt. Sim mons showed samples of some of the drugs found in the com munity and told of the cost to the user. Mrs. Jerry Tibbits gave in formation on the American Le gion Auxiliary CARE Program in Nicaragua to “open new worlds” to the primary school age children. She gave informa tion on the history, past and present; economy, people and the need for educational facili ties in Nicaragua. Of the 600,- 000 school age children in the country only about 250,000 are actually enrolled. CARE is try ing to provide the 60 additional classroom needed. Classrooms are designed for 45 or more children and cost about $610. Mrs. H. M. Young, president led the pledge to the flag and presided over the business ses- sion. Mrs. Cronic, Poppy Chairman, gave plans for Poppy Days. Members will be request ed to serve on this project. Mrs. L. O. Thornley, chair man of the nominating com mittee gave the following re port President - Mrs. S. C. Rowe; 1st vice president - Mrs. J. J. Mabry; treasurer - Mrs. Perry M. Moore; Historian - Mrs. R. P. Chapman; Chaplain - Miss Essie Davidson; Ser geant at arms - Mrs. H. J. Pitts; Mrs. H. M. Young will serve as 2nd vice president Assistant hostess were Mrs. R. P. Chapman, Mrs. J. P. Prather, Mrs. J. J. Mabry and Mrs. Charles Buice. PRESCRIPTIONS PROMPT • DEPENDABLE • ECONOMICAL Delivery Service 11:00 AJM. and 5:00 P.M. Young's Pharmacy 833-1220 EGGS Terrell-Taylor Has anyone seen my old red roostei Rohoe? When placed in a pen with L000 young pullets (hens) he chicken ed out on me. But this doesn't mean we don't hare the freshest the brown- biggest eggs in town eren Rohoe ain't around. Rev. and Mrs. JamesM. Ter rell of 56 Smith Street, Ware Shoals, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Evelyn Louise, to Stanley Durand Tay lor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Taylor of Edgewood Drive, Ware Shoals. The bride-elect is a graduate of Ware Shoals High School and is presently a freshman at Presbyterian College. The groom is a graduate of Ware Shoals High School and is a rising senior at Clemson University where he is major ing in Medical Technology. The wedding is planned for June 27 at 4 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Ware Shoals. A reception will follow in the Educational Building. All friends are invited. EHis-Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ellis of 302 Shand St. announce the mar riage of their daughter Joyce Deen to Steven M. Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoySanders of Greenwood Highway. The wedding took place on Saturday April 25 at 1 o’clock at the Church of Christ. The ceremony was performed by Milton Parker, pastor of the bride in the presence of their immediate families. Mrs. Sanders, a 1969 graduate of Clinton High School is em ployed in the Trust Department of M. S. Bailey and son Bank ers. Mr. Sanders, a graduate of Clinton High, attended New berry College and is employed at Ascoe Felts. After a trip to Myrtle Beach the couple are at home at 307A Shand SL Miss Wilhite Honored Here The Wilson home on Ansel Drive was the scene of a love ly luncheon Saturday, April 18, honoring Miss Gayle Wilhite of Mabletoo, Ga., fiancee of Car- roll Duckett Copeland. Hostesses for the delightful affair were Mrs. W. B. Owens, Mrs. James Addison, Mrs. Ju lian Bolick, Mrs. Taylor Mar tin, Mrs. J. J. Cornwall, Mrs. C. W. Copeland and Mrs. Dick Vaughn. Luncheon was served buffet style from the dining table which was centered with an epergne of mixed Spring flowers in shades of pink. The guests were seated at a long table on the patio. Out-of-town guests included Miss Mary Worsham, Anniston, Ala., Miss Katherine Stegall and Mrs. William Prickett of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Duck Adair of Columbia. The hostesses presented Miss Wilhite a book of poems appropriate for the occasion. Kohn Garden b Now Open Flower lovers are invited to visit Hal Kobe’s Iris Garden in Newberry, where no admission is charged and the public is most welcome. Mr. Kohn, the owner and developer at this beauty spot on Highway 76 By- Pass, says that his iris are now in good bloom and will continue daring May. k addi tion to iris and peonies, there is attractive laka,which is stock ed with docks, geese, and swans, and nearby there are 44 peafowls, with many magni ficent senior males, who are nmr to Ml plumage and often strut for visiotrs. Picnic ta- ' :m ttoavisit King-Smith Mr. Chestley Eugene King of Clinton announces the engage ment of his daughter, Yvette Jennene, to Mr. John Albert Smith. She is also the daugh ter of the late Mrs. Frances King. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Smith of Clinton. The bride-elect will graduate from Clinton High School in May. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Clinton High School and is presently attending Presbyter ian College. The wedding is planned for Sunday, July 19 at the Lydia Baptist Church. National Music Week May 3rd begins the 47th annual observance of National Music Week. The theme for 1970 is: Music Brings Under standing. Let’s tune our hearts for GRATITUDE, For the wonder ful sounds of music Let’s tune our ears for LE>- TEKING,Our minds for UNDER STANDING The Universal Language Let’s tune our winds and strings. Our lips and finger tips Let us make a JOYFUL NOBE! Since 1959 The National Fed- eraboc of Music CUbs has been the sole soonsor of National Music Week. Com- m uni ties aU over the nation ce lebrate with special musical e- apaOighitog the talents of local amateur musicians. We hear much about “America’s continuing music explosion.” In the United States nearly one out of every four people plays a mu sical instrument. People of all ages play for their own enjoy ment or in musical groups. It does not take long to de velop the habit of listening and to improve the quality of taste. It does not take long to dis cover the rewards of playing a musical instrument Why not begin making these exciting new discoveries NOW, during Nat ional Music Week, May 3-10, 1970? A total of 21,264 persons were involved in the yarn spin ning operation of textile plants last year in South Carolina, ac cording to the S.C. Labor De partment Mrs. Copeland Hosts Jessamines The Yellow Jessamine Gar den Club met Monday afternoon at the home ofMrs.RalphCope- land on Pine Street with Mrs. T. C. Johnson co-hostess. Mrs. Henry Cronic, pre sident announced the follow ing committee chairmen of the new year: Historian, Mrs. R. M. League; Program, Marian Lawson, Mrs. Henry Cronic, Mrs. Sammy Pringle, Mrs. Nel son Dow, Telephone, Mrs. W. C. Shealy, Mrs. R. L. Carpenter; Yearbook, Mrs. Marion Law- son; Constitution, Mrs. Wilmot Shealy; Birds, Mrs. T. C. John son; Litterbug, Mrs. Ben Crab tree; Conservation, Mrs. Hen derson Pitts; Civic Beautifica tion, Mrs. Judson Brehmer, Mrs. Henry Cronic; Member ship, Mrs. Don Creighton, Mrs. W. G. King Sr., Mrs. James Daniel; Garden Therapy, Mrs. Ralph Copeland. A report on the progress of the downtown planting was given by Mrs. Brehmer. To date 235 cannas and 300 petunias have been planted by the joint ef fort of Camp Fire Girl volun teers and garden club mem bers. Plans to complete the planting of bedded plants with marigolds are scheduled for next week. Mr. M. L. Outz, Laurens County Agent, presented a pro gram on “Landscaping Around Your Home”, illustrated with color slides. He stated the really successful yard follows the rule of three M’s; man, manure and money. Among the many helpful hints concerning planting, he stressed the im portance of spacing and plant ing shrubs in groups rather than regimenting a hedge like effect around houses. Mr. Outz concluded his talk with a varie ty of color slides of roses grown at Thornwell Orphanage, all uniquely beautiful. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses fol lowing the program. Members present concluded their visit with a tour of Mrs. Copeland’s lovely garden. * ♦ * Miss Cox Honored At 11 o’clock on Saturday, Mrs. J. R. Bryan and Miss Jean Bryan honored Miss Kay- ran Cox with a coffee at their home on Fernwood Drive in Columbia. The color scheme of pink and white was carried out with love ly flowers m the party rooms. Party refreshments and cof fee were served in tt»e dining room. Miss Bryan pinned a beau tiful carnation corsage on the bride-elect After the coffee, Mrs. Bryan presented a lovely crystal and silver marmalade jar with sil ver spoon to Miss Cox. * * * Jr. Comp Fires Visit Biltmore The Cantesuta Junior High Camp Fire Girls visited the Biltmore estate is AsheviUe, N. C. April 18. The group, ac companied by their advisers, Mrs. FerdinandJacobs.Jr., and Mrs. John Sutherland, toured the mansion, the gardens and the dairy. The Biltmore dairy is man aged by Caldwell Henderson, a former resident of Clintcxi. While there, the group enjoyed visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Hen derson and their children, Ann and Tommy. Other parents who accom panied the group were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dendy, Mrs. Mi chael Turner, James Von Hol- len, and Mr. Sutherland. * * * Adoption SETZLER The Reverend and Mrs. John L. Setzler, 100 Cleveland Street, are happy to announce the arrival of a son, Leonard Edwin, age one month. The Setzlers have one other adopt ed child, John Bryan, three years old. Reverend Setzler is pastor of St John’s Lutheran Church. * * * Golf Association Meets Tuesday The Ladies Golf Association will meet Tuesday, May 5th, for golf or bridge, with lunch eon served at 12:30. If you haven’t got your name down, be sure to make luncheon reserva tions. * * * Miss Tucker Marries James Lynwood Babb Miss Rita Annette Tucker and James Lynwood Bobb were united in marriage at the Joanna Pentecostal Holiness Church on Saturday, April 18. Rev. Floyd Brewer performed the cere mony. The bride, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Henry Tucker, Jr. of Ellis St., Jo anna. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lee Bobb of 404 Marion St., Joanna. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a day time length wedding gown of white crepe in a sheath design, which was covered with an el bow length capelet of white pleated chiffon, enhanced with a round collar. Her four tier veil of illusion was attached to a white braided pill box. She car ried a cascade of pink carna tions and lavender net and streamers. Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Mrs. Bruce Chalk. The bestman for the groom was Fred William Rowe. * 4 Nuptial music was provided by organist, Mrs. Steve Murphy and vocalist, Mrs. Eldon Tuck er. After a honeymoon at Myrtle Beach, the couple will make their home in Whitmire. Millard-Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mill ard of 4498 Porpoise Drive, S. E., St. Petersburg, Fla., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Terry Lou, to Captain Jackie Kershaw Cr>op- er, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thom as BoboCooper of 201-South Hol land Street, Clinton. His mother is the late Mrs. Virginia Ker shaw Cooper. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lakewood High School and attends St. Petersburg Junior College. The groom-elect is a grad uate of Clinton HighSchool, Er skine College, and the Uni versity of South Carolina Law School. He is a staff judge ad vocate for the Air Force, pre sently servmgat Warner Robins Air Force Base, Ga. A June 13 wedding is plan ned at Lake Maggiore Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, Fla. Black-McKee Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Bell Heaton of Rockingham, N. C. Stump announce the engagement and Mr. Harry Luther Black of of Harriet Ann Black to Mr. Cross Hill. The wedding will Lucien Ellis McKee, son of Mr. take place in the fall at All and Mrs. James Duffle McKee, Saints’ Episcopal Church,Clin- of Clinton. Miss Black is the ton. daughter of Mrs. Thomas Earl * ♦ * WCTU RIDE ON AIR "In the next two decades-- by The WCTU will meet with 1980 - "e wM have to dupli- Mrs. Ruth Owens on Tuesday, cate 111 transportation faci- May 5 at 3:30 p.m. Miss Lizzie ^ ***»"> P* to place since Owens will be co-hostess. ^ founding of our country.' — Secretary John Volpe of the * * * Department of T^ntosportation.