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I rw M * * j Adams-Perrow Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan Adams of “Fairfield’’, The Plains, Va. announce the en gagement of their daughter, Florence Bailey, to Mr. Edgar James Turner Perrow. Miss Adams is the grand daughter of Mrs. W. Cyrus Bailey and the late Mr. Bai ley of Clinton, and Augusta, Ga.; also of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Floyd Adams of “Whitehall Farm", The Plains Va. Miss Adams graduated from Stuart Hall in Staunton, Va. and Sunbonnet Club Has Final Meet On Monday afternoon, May 25, the Sunbonnet Garden Club held its final meeting of the year. Assembled at the home of Mrs. Harry Ayers, the members of the group were called to order by the outgoing president, Mrs. Kenneth Fryfogle. During the business session, next year’s oflicers were announced. They are president, Mrs. Furman Thomason; vice-president, Mrs. A. A. Ramage; secre tary-treasurer, Mrs. Marc Weersing. Mrs. John Earl Smith was in troduced as guest speaker for the occasion. In an informal lec ture that was both charming and practical, she described many popular shrubs, vines and bulbs that do best in shaded areas. At the end of the program, the hostesses served a delight ful picnic buffet. Assisting Mrs. Ayers in entertaining were Mrs. Taylor Martin and Mrs. Philip Rogers. attended Stratford College in Danville, Va. Mr. Perrow attended Har grave Military Academy at Chatham, Va. and is a grad uate of Virginia Military In stitute in Lexington, Va. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Kirk Perrow Jr. of “Locust Hill Farm”, Hurt, Va. and grandson of Mrs. F. Kirk Per row, Sr. and the late Mr. Per row, also of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Turner of “Home- House”, Galt’s Mills, Va. A fall wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Lexington, Va. where Mr. Perrow, a mem ber of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, will continue his studies at the Washington and Lee School of Law. Cooper Family Entertained Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cooper entertained with a family “coun try style” dinner party at their home on Florida St. Mrs. Cooper used roses ef fectively in the decoration of the home, with an arrangement of pink rose buds on the dining table and another arrangement of pink roses on the buffet. Guests for the delightful “get-together” were Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ashmore of Char lotte, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cas- ky of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Cooper Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper of Clinton. Miss Eargle Entertained Last Saturday, at noon, Mrs. Charles Workman, Mrs. Sloan Todd, and Mrs. Walter Todd of Columbia, entertained Miss Lu cy Eargle of Florence, bride- elect of July 18, with a luncheon. Guests gathered in the private dining room of Greenville HaU on the Presbyterian College campus. Thfr-room was beauti fully decorated with a center- piece of roses shading from pink to red, with arrangements of gardenias on the ends of the table. Miss Eargle was presented a corsage of white carnations. A delectable menu consisting of chicken breasts stuffed with wild rice and other colorful hot food was enjoyed by the 24 guests present. A place setting of her chosen china was presented to Miss Eargle by the hostesses. Those attending from out-of- town were Mrs. Hugh Eargle, mother of the bride from Flor ence, Mrs. Arthur F. Squier, the bride’s aunt from Green ville, Miss Nancy Henderson of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Pressly Hall of Greenville, formerly of Florence, Mrs. Bobby Jones of Greenville, and Mrs. Hayne Workman Jr. of Cross Hill. Bridal Couple Entertained With Supper On Saturday, May 30, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Johnson and little Mitch entertained the family and friends of Miss Vir ginia Byars and Rut Jacks whose wedding will be June 7 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton. The buffet supper was at the Johnson home near Kinards. Their dining room was beauti fully decorated with arrange ments of flowers and candles in yellow and white. The guests enjoyed a deli cious meal of ham, turkey, hot biscuits, French-style green beans, brown rice, con gealed salad, dainty sand wiches, cheese biscuits and cake squares. After supper the bride and groom-elect were given two tablespoons in the bride’s cho sen pattern. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Boyce and Amy of Greensboro, N. C., Mr\and Mrs. Tommy Lewis, Chuck and Nicole, Miss Mary Elizabeth Fowler and Miss Eleanqr Blumberg of Newberry. AUCTION ANTIQUES - ESTATE At W. I. HENRY HOME Hwy. 56 — 4 Miles North of CLINTON, S. C. AUCTION SAT.. JUNE 6 AT 11AJ4. Over 300 pieces of fine antique furniture, signed cut glass, fine china, marble top tables and chests, Cain chairs, walnut secretary, R. S. Prussie China, Limoges French China, Haviland China, Satin glass, gold frame pictures and mirrors. Royal Worcester vases and pictures, Tif fany vase, Wedgwood plates, corner chair, schoolmaster’s desk, hand carved desk, tilt- top table, wash stands. 30 year collection, all choice pieces. Don’t miss this sale! Open Friday, 1 to 5 P. M. Piece by piece for cash. Bring trunks, move sale day. BEN HOFFMEYER AUCTION CO. 11S1 Oakfanm Ave. * Phone 375-4581 Charlotte, N. C. 28206 Miss Connie King Marries John Kenneth U Id rick Miss Connie King and John Kenneth Uldrick said marriage vows Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. A re ception followed in the church social hall. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Ron ald W. King, wore a formal gown of silk organza fashioned with a scooped neckline of re embroidered Alencon lace and a train which fell from the shoul ders. Her veil of silk illusion was attached to a cluster of silk organza rosebuds. She car ried a bouquet of white rose buds centered with an orchid. Mrs. Uldrick is the daughter of Mrs. Lucius Lamar King of Columbia Highway and the late Mr. King. She is employed by Sears, having attended Draug- hon’s Business College. The groom works for Jacobs Press, Inc. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cochran Ul drick of 410 N. Marion St. in Joanna, he attended Presbyter ian College. Miss Judith King of Green ville, the bride’s sister, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Vickie Lynn Oliver of Charleston, niece of the groom; Mrs. L. Lamar King of Wagener; Miss Sandra Mansfield of Greenville and Mrs. Samuel C. Foster. William David Glenn was best man. Ushers were Truman Lawrence Leopard of Spartan burg; Thomas Andrew Uldrick of J oanna, brother of the groom; John David Johnson of Joanna, nephew of the groom, and Fred die Gene Whitman. Officiating was the Rev. L. Lamar King of Wagener, bro ther of the bride, Music was presented by Mrs. Brent Hol combe of Greenville, organist, and Miss Carol Perry, soloist. The couple will live at 212 Shands St. after a wedding trip to Florida. Rhinehart-WHson Mss Edwins Honored Miss Connie Edwins, bride- elect of Keith Smith were hon ored on Tuesday evening, May 19, by the Junior Department No. 2 and the Young People’s Department of the First Bap tist Church, at the pastorial. Miss Edwins was presented a corsage and a silver tray from these departments. She also re ceived many other lovely and useful gifts. Following the entertainment and games, refreshments were served buffet style in the dining room. Candlelight and arrange ments of pink roses were used in the effective decorations. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carlisle Rinehart, 2715 DeLoache Ave., Newberry announce the engage ment and forth coming marriage of their daughter, Freddie Kaye to Mr. Ray Woodrow WilsonJr. of Columbia. The wedding is planned for August 1 at Cen tral Methodist Church in New berry. Mr. Wilson is the son of Mrs. Mildred Wilson of Clin- Corolina Wrens Enjoy Picnic Members of the Carolina Wren Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Lewis C. Pitts on E. Carolina Ave. for a pic nic lunch Monday afternoon, May 25th. This was the last meeting of the' club until Sep tember. In the absence of the pre sident Mrs. J. E. Ellison, the vice president, Mrs. J. E. Wellmaker presided over a brief business session. Several new programs for the coming year were discussed and a Christmas luncheon was planned for De cember. Each member brought food for a picnic lunch, which was served in the dining-room due to the inclement weather. A de licious punch was served by the hostess and co-hostess, Mrs. Rhett Adair. Twelve members were present. ton and Mr. Ray Woodrow Wil son of Roxwell, N. M. The bride-elect will graduate from Columbia College with a BA in Elementary Education in July. The groom will graduate from the University of South Caro lina on June 6 with a BS in Marketing. B&PW Holds Annual Meeting In Charleston Highlighting the South Caro lina B&PW annual meeting May 29-31 in Charleston was the at tendance of Mrs. Jean C. Squires of Ohio, National se cond vice-president, who spoke at the Saturday’s luncheon in which she said that “as B&PW members we need to become in volved in protecting the free dom of our country - do not say ‘it can’t be done’, instead say it wiU be done.” Senator Strom Thurmond and Mrs. Thurmond appeared brief ly at the luncheon with the Senator commending President Nixon for his war effort. On the program was a ban quet Saturday evening where a skit featuring past state presi dent’s tenure of office was in teresting. The banquet honored these presidents and also 1970 71 clubpresidentsofS. C. Clubs. Workshops and business meet ings were enlightningduringthe weekend meeting. Attending from the Clinton Club were Mrs. W. J. Crews, president of the club, Mrs. Mary Bealle, a member of the re gistration committee for the meeting and Mrs. W. W. Har ris, a member of the scrap book committee. The local club won a cita tion for “equalization". Over 250 members from throughout South Carolina were present for this meeting. Newcomers Club Hear Two Speakers The Clinton Newcomers Club held their regular monthly meeting on May 19 at the All Saints’ Episcopal Parish House. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. Curtis Wallace. Mrs. Vinton Smith Jr. introduced Rev. Bob Gilliam, who is trying to establish head quarters to be used in time of crisis or need within the com munity. The club presented him many usable items such as house goods, baby needs, shoes, dresses and pocketbooks. Mrs. Kenneth Ward intro duced Mr. Bill Jacobs, Chairman of a committee for the Tri- Centennial of Laurens County. He spoke of the history and many historical sites of the county. Mr. Jacobs gave high lights for the Tri-Centennial celebration during the week of Nov. 8 - 14. Refreshments of several types of cookies and coke were served by this months’ hostess, Mrs. Vivian Cockman and Mrs. Gail Hodgon. Seventeen mem bers were present at the meet ing. LOOK! OFF ALL SUN GLASSES Young's Pharmacy 833-1220 GRADUATION PARTY Misses Cindy Ivey, Nancy Davis, Eloise Frazer, and Ste phanie Dubose entertained some of their classmates at a drop- in after graduation exercises Sunday night It was held in the back yard of the Ivey’s home which was cool and delightful following an afternoon shower. It’s a fact that teenagers can put away a ton of food and the girls provided a delectable spread of sandwiches, punch and cake, served on the patio. Clinton High’s colors, red and white were effectively used in flowers and refreshments. Cakes with white frosting were inscribed with red CHS. An owl with diploma and mor tar board was flanked by red and white flowers on the re freshment table. * * * Among parties for Miss Amy Lou Black and Jim Ruben, who were married May 26, was a Miss Carol Sanders Weds John Thomas Nichols, Jr. Miss Carol Diane Sanders be came the bride of John Thomas Nichols Jr. at 4 p.m. on Sat urday, May 30. The wedding took place at Hartness - Thornwell Memorial Church. The vows were administered by Rev. James B. Mitchell, administrator of Baptist Hos pital in Columbia. Rev. Edward Pierce of Joanna assisted. Mrs. Edgar Sadler, soprano soloist, presented a selection of wedding music, accompanied by Mr. Brent Holcomb, organist. The bride's sister, MisS Re becca Lynn Sanders, served as maid of honor. Miss Margaret Elizabeth Nichols, sister of the groom, was the honorary bridesmaid. Mr. DavidSanders, the bride s brother, served as acolyte, lighting candles in brass candlabras. Groomsmen included Mr. Marvin Sanders of Norfolk, Va., brother of the bride; Mr. Mi chael Nichols of Union, brother of the groom; Mr. Ernest God- shell, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Wil liam Morris, Augusta; Mr. Her bert Kitson, Union; and Mr. Jer ald Dillishaw, Spartanburg. The church was decorated in white spring flowers and Mag nolia, in addition to the brass candleabra. The bride's gown was of can dlelight silk organza and Peau d'Ange lace. The empire bodice and puffed long sleeves were appliqued with lace and seed pearls, as was the high lace collar. The same accents rim med the chapel train and the bride's veil. She carried a cas cade of gardenias. The honor attendant wore a long sleeved gown of yellow crepe chiffon. The empire bo dice, high collar, and cuffs of the full-skirted dress were trimmed with orange and moss. She carried yellow daisies. The bridesmaid wore a similar g' >wn of blue, with blue and moss trim. She carried blue daisies. RECEPTION Following the ceremony, a reception was held >n the porch of Belk Auditorium, Presbyter ian College. Mrs. Marvin San ders greeted guests at the guest register. The receiving line in the vestibule consisted f Mr. and Mrs. Bobby L Sanders, parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nichols Sr., par ents of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nichols Jr. Guests were served >n the porch from the table decorated with daisies and other spring flowers, arranged m a crystal fan vase which has been a trea sure^ possesion of the bride^s grandfather. ’ The wedding cake, made and decorated by the mother of the bride, was topped with fresh white roses. For traveling, the bride chose a costume of red, white and blue with accessories of the same color. After the wedding trip the couple will be at home at 91 1/2 Smith Street, Charles ton. Craven-Mayer family cookout that week at Mr. and Mrs. Horace Payne’s sum mer cottage on Lake Green wood. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hollis gave the party with the Paynes. Springy fresh daisies and yel low candles added to the infor mal atmosphere of the lake front home. Other spring flowers combin ed perfectly with wicker serv ing rays and straw baskets. Charcoal broiled steaks do minated the delicious menu for the enjoyable outing. U.D.C. The Stephen D. Lee Chapter of the U.D.C. will hold its June meeting at the parents club house at Whitten V illage Thurs day, June 4th, at 6:30 p.m. This will be the annual pic nic. Mrs. Catherine Finney Craven of 407 Magnolia Street in Joanna announces the forth coming marriage of her daugh ter, Martha Jane Craven, to Mr. Julian Douglas Mayer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Enock Mayer of Route 2, Little Moun tain. Miss Craven is also the daughter of Mr. Isaac Cleveland Craven of Anderson. No formal invitations are be ing issued but friends and re latives are invited to attend the wedding on Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the United Ep- worth Methodist Church in Jo anna. Mrs. Copeland Hosts Auxiliary Mrs. George W. Copeland presented the Memorial pro gram at the American Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday evening. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Gerald V. Tibbitts. Mrs. Copeland gave informa tion onArmedForces Day which came into being in 1949. Follow ing the unification of the sep arate military departments into one defense department The Third Saturday in May, the date of Armed Forces Day, the day special tribute should be paid to the men and women in uni form all around the world. In memory of the ones that have lost their lives in all wars Mrs. Copeland read the poem “In Flanders Field* by the young Canadian Medical Of ficer, Col. John McCrae which immortalized the wild poppies which lined! the battlefields of France and Flanders’ Field. Mrs. Nene D. Workan, our Gold Star Mother, was recog nized and Mrs. Copeland read the poem "Faith of a Soldier." The meeting was opened with prayer by the chaplain Miss Es sie Davidson. Mrs. H. M. Young, president, led the pledge to the flag and the preamble. The meeting was closed with the singing of the "Song of Peace." During the business session plans were completed for Poppy Days May 29 and 30. Mrs. Henry Cronic is serving as chair man of this project. Assistant hostess: Mrs. L. O. Thornley, Mrs. C. D. Nance and Mrs. S. C. Hays. OF JOANNA, S. C. ■u v- MERCHANDISE THE PLAZA FURNITURE HART OF JOANNA, 8. C. COMPARE OUR PRICES BEFORE YOU BUY IT COSTS LESS HERE — COME SEE STORE HOURS Meaiay I:S» to l:M Tluu-sday 1:31 to «:M Taetotoy ...:.. 1:31 to S:3I Friday 1:31 to «:M t:3» to 1:31 Satarday 1:31 to S:3D DISCOUNT BankAmericard I*