The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, September 24, 1948, Image 7

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iOLOUL FRIDAY. tMBPTEMBE^ U 1H» »AQE tCVSK 1^ Item For the Social Page . .. Phone 430-W , c (jillis spent lest w«kend L ' " "|j|||j ^JSng was in Brewton, tW ^2c on business. Q Lindsay spent last * ailsl with relatives. *T.n«v returned on Mon- JJ^usiness trip to New here with her brother, Charlie DeLoache and family. Mrs. Elizabeth Bolte returned to Washmgton D. Q, on Satur- day after spending a week here with her son, Sterne Bolte, and her mother, Mrs J. A. Sterne at thet. Greenleaf Villa. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nelson, Jr Johnston-McMohon Wedding Of Interest St George '— Of cordial and wide-spread interest throughout the two Carolinas was the wed ding of Miss Jennie Johnston of St. George and Edgar Oliver Mc Mahan of Laurinburg, N. C., solemnized at the home of toe bride's parents at 8 p. m., Septem ber 10. The Rev. W. D. Gleaton, of Orangeburg, who officiated at toe marriage of the bride's parents, performed the ceremony Little has returned to ity to resume his , Kirk of Charleston 0 f her daughter, Mrs. *a'Baum left Tu«da sometime in New Yor T^Srs. Jerome Hotter, ►.recently returned from 'jf to Chicago and pomts m f Verle Griffin of Wingate, Ii; left Sunday for Belmont, N. C, JhfSrln enroll at Belmont { z Myrl Hast and Mrs. jiiin Reasonover left on v for Lumberton, N. O, ,he has accepted a position [rtftiying manager of the wtoo Voice. f/3*n Gaud (Ruthie De- el of Portland, Maine, has ed home after a short visit and little daughter, Cheryl Ann oft of wh |te gladioli^ mag- Buffalo. N. Y.. retumivt home Sat-' nolia leaves T palms: fern, a lat- sonS time tieed white arch and candles in THE mien Kinder garten tod si 1704 Fair Street HI Open Sept. 27 I At MO A. M. (urther information, call Douglas McArn, phone or Mrs. Dan Mackar. 1504-W. urday after spendin with her mother, Mrs. Bessie Munn on Hampton street Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Laney and daughters, Claudia and Diane of Charleston, spent Sunday here. They were accompanied by Mrs. Florence Laney who spent last week in Charleston as their guest. Miss Joan Schlosburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Schlosburg left by plane on last Thursday for Dayton, Ohio, where she will be affiliated with Dr. Arnold Allen. She will make her home with Dr. and Mrs. Allen (Phyllis Karesh). Mrs. Kent Miller and children, Steve, Pheobe, Kent, Jr., and Miami, arrived on Sunday after spending the summer at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., and are at their home. Cool Springs. Mr. Miller will join his family here later in the season. Mrs. S. R. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barnes and children, George and Martha, have return ed after a week’s visit with Mrs. Hall’s brother, D. E. Watkins, in New Orleans, La. On their trip they visited many points of in terest in Alabama, Mississippi and GullofMexico. . - • • • Neighborhood Party Given By Mrs. Hugh Billups Mrs. Hugh Bilhipc gave a neighborhood pafty on last Fri day afternoon at her home, 605 Jordan street _ Coca-Colas, sandwiches, iced cakes, mints and nuts were served by the hostess to the following guests: Mesdames DeLoache Sheorn. Alexander Clarkson, Jr., R. E. McCarty, Brevard Boykin, F. N. Wimberley, C. P. Vincent, Robert Bruce, Douglas Montgom ery* and Horace Campbell. r- THE SMART SHOP \ERICA'S : AM0US cathedral candelabra decbrated the ceremony room. Mrs. Kenneth Cribb (Dicksie Brown) of Spartanburg, vocal soloist and Miss AnnabeSw Cribb of Spartanburg) pianist presented a program of wedding music. The candles were lighted by Terry Brown of St George, cousin of the bride, and A1 KilTebrew of Anniston, Ala., both of whom were groomsmen. Miss Lalla Bright Brown of St. George, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore an off- the-shoulder gown in ' riseda green, and carried an old-fashion ed nosegay of yellow chrysanthe mums. The. bridesmaids, Miss Dicksie Mims, cousin of the bride, was gowned in ice-blue satin, and the junior bridesmaid, Primrose Net tles, of Camden, niece of the bride, wore blush pink. They both car ried nosegays of yellow chru- santhemums. Given in marriage by her fath er, Dr. McRae Johnston, the bride was lovely in her wedding gown of ivory satin, fashioned with a rosepoint yoke. Her heirloom veil, first worn by her paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Alef Cooper Smith, was of rosepoint lace, caught by orangeblossoms to a cap-shaped headdress of lace. She carried a bouquet of tube roses centered with a lavender throated orchid. John David Johnston, brother of the bride, was best man. Mrs. McRae Johnston, mother of the bride, was gowned in mauve crepe with a sequin-pat terned bodice. Her corsage was of white orchids. Mrs. E. O. McMahan, mother of the bridegroom, wore blue crepe and an orchid corsage. Following the ceremony a re ception was held. During the evening the couple left for their wedding trip; the bride changing to a black costume suit with white satin blouse and black acces sories. Her corsage was -the or chid from her wedding bouquet Camden Garden Club : Has First Fall Meeting The.first fell meeting of toe Camden Garden Club was held at the Presbyterian Sunday school building on Monday, Sept 18 at 4 o’clock. Mrs. A. P. DuBose, vice president, presided as Mrs. Sam uel Russell was still away. After a few brief reports from officers and committee chairmen, Mrs. Lai Blakeney took charge of the pro gram. She presented Mrs. John M. Villepigue, who talked most en tertainingly about the flowers she had seen on her recent trip through toe West—both in culti vation and growing wild. She observed that seldom did one see a waste place given over to weeds, that everything there were lovely wild flowers and but fields of lovely grass) The next feature of the pro gram was a moving picture, show ing toe Wanton waste of wild life and other natural resources, which have accompanied the de velopment of our country, and which can be remedied in parti anq in-1 Miss Marlene Taylor, Day Id Clarence Dixon, Jr.* Marriage Of Interest Lovely in its simplicity was the wedding of Miss Marlene Taylor and David Clarence (Bill) Dixon, Jr., which took place at the home of the bride’s Barents September 12. The Rev. George R. Partridge of Blaney. pastor of the bride groom, officiated in the present of the immediate families and close friends. The vows were spoken under an arch of ivy. Tall baskets of white gladioli, palms and seven branched candelabra com pleted the decoration. The candles were lighted by Richard Taylor, brother of the bride. Mrs. Jack Ross, aunt of toe bridegroom, pianist, and Miss Bernice Branham, vocalist, pre sented a program of nuptial music. Mrs. Carol Munn was ho* sis ter’s matron of honor. She wore an aqua dress and had a corsage !of white roses. now by carefully planned and in-1 tensive conservation. ' °*j ^ onor ' wearing a grey dress and white r The club expressed its apprecia tion to Mr. McAm for the use of the projector, and also for his kindly assistance in showing the picture. After'adjournment, punch and cookies were served by the host esses: Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, II, Mrs. James W. Burns and Mrs. Henry Garrison, Sr. * * f # t Mrs. Jack Taljent Honored At Party Mrs. Ernest Nutting -invited 12 young ladies in for Coca-Colas on last Wednesday afternoon to meet Mrs. Jack Tallent, who hat just recently moved to Camden. Those enjoying this delightfully informal drop-in were: Mrs. Horace Campbell, Mrs. J. A. Laird, Mrs. Locke Craig, Mrs. Gene Russell Mrs. DaCosta Brown, Mrs. E. B. Beard, Mrs. Joseph Brunson, Mrs. Chas. P. Vincent, Mrs. Hugh Billups, Mrs. John Laney and Miss Laura Brown. - « . • • • • • Bridge Club Entertained By Mrs. David Harter The members of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club were en tertained last week by Mrs. David Harter who frequently substi tutes for absent members. All members of toe club were sage ol The a cor- e of white roses. bride who was given in marriage by her father was be coming attired in a grey crepe dress with black accessories. She carried a white satin covered prayer book showered with streamers and topped with lilly of the Valley and white roses. Best man was Carol Munn, brother-in-law of the} bride. Mrs. Taylor, mother of the bride, wore a two-piece black dress with a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Dixon, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black dress •nd a corsage of white roses. Im mediately following the cere mony, an informal reception was held. The table was very attrac tive with lace tablecloth centered with the weddftg cake and candles at each end. Punch, cake squares,, nuts and mints were served. During the evening the young couple left for a short wedding trip. Sirs. Dixon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Taylor of Camden. Mr. Dixon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Dixon of Lugoff. He is connected in business with his father in Camden. a***.* Engagement Announced Mr. and iMrs. Frank L. Colvin an nounce the engagemaiit of their daughter, Mary Elisabeth and Carl William Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Montgomery, Mrs, Fred E. West Hostess At Bridge Party jfrrs. Fred E. West was hostess to her bridge club onglast Thurs- ftemoon at hetf home. > eight club members were present and prizes were awarded Mrs. John A. Hagins for high score and Mrs. J. C. Walton for second high score. A salad course with coffee was served at the conclusion of the bridge game. * • • • • Katherine Bigham Circle Held Monday, Sept. 20 The semi-monthly meeting of the Katherine Bigham Circle of the First Baptist church was held at the home of Mrs. O. F. Mont gomery Monday, September 20. The devotional on the subject of “Faith’’ was given by Miss Mar garet Cox. The members were invited into the dining room where a delicious “covered dish” supper was served. After supper aprons and doll clothes were made for the new kindergarten, which is to be sponsored by the First Baptist church of Camden. • • * • *-— son. Richard Kirk Gail lard, Jr., born Saturday. Sept. 11th at the Moncks Corner hospital and weigh ing 8 pounds. Mrs. Gaillard is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. H. Clarkson, Fair Street. The Gall- fard’s have one other son. Little Theatre CAMDEN. S. C. FrL-Sai.. Sept. 24-25 The Creepers Are After Bud and Lou! "ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN" ** with Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi Glenn Strange Selected Short Subjects Births Mr. and Mrs. Olin Watkins of Cassatt are receiving congratula tions upon the birth of a daugh ter, Theresa Marie, born Thurs day, September 9th at the Tuomey hospital, Sumter. • * • Mr. and Mrs. Paul White an nounce the birth of a daughter, Mary Susan, on August Slat In St Frances Hospital, Honolulu, Hap wall Mrs. White, the former Mary Richey, and Mr. White have been living In Honolulu tor aeveral years where Mr. White la connect ed with the Hawaiian Airlinea. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kirk Gall- lard (Halite Clarkson) of Butaw- vllle are the proud parents of a) Sal.. Sept. 25. 10:30 P. M. "BLONDIE'S REWARD" Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake Larry Simms Mon.-Tues., Sapt. 27-28 "KEY LARGO" Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Edward G. Robinson Movietone News Wad.-Thurs^ Sapi. 28-30 M-G-M’s Gayest Musical "LUXURY LINER" Color by Technicolor George Brent, Jane Powell Xavier Cugat and Orchestra Enjoy the Beat Entertainment In This COOL Theater Air Conditioned 1 # •« 1 A slim, elagcmt suit-dress of soft wool and rayon In groan, brown, wine, royal and olophant grey. Sizes 12 to 70. $17.95 .til I QUALITY lUron-UMd wteh EAIL'GUJ. fc VIRGIN WOOL GOAT with HOOD. I ■ " > * ^ Qnd Camel tan .^$39.95 w degree-from the" University of I®. Moody. South Carolina where she major- Delicious refreshments were ed in social work. While at the | served before toe cord game, university she was president of Chi Omega, national sorority, and I active in student affairs. For the| past two years she has been con nected with the Dorchester Coun ty Department of Public Welfare! The bridegroom is toe son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. McMahan of| Laurinburg, N. C. He was grad uated with a B.S. degree from! Clemson College, and later did| graduate work at Cornell Uni versity where he was a member! of Gamma Alpha graduate fra ternity. At Clemsoh, Mr. Me-1 Mahan was a member of Alpha) Chi Sigma honorary and sional fraternity, and Phi Phi, honorary society. He served for three and a half years in toe army, 18 months of which were spent in Italy with toe parachuite infantry. He was discharged with the rank of captain. Mr. is now owner of Carson-Mahan Builders SJupply at St George. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. McMahan, Misses Beth Langford, Ann Lang ford, Jane Durham, LeClair An derson, Emily Kirkland, Con stance Johnson and McRae B. I Johnston, Jr., all of Columbia; Mrs. W. D. Gleaton and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. .Fanning, both of Orangeburg; Mr. and Mrs. R.' A. I Jackson of Kingstrce; Mrs. W. F. Nettles, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nettles, Jr., Billy Nettles, all of] Camden. .. ——* • • * » Master Thad Vincent Has Fifth Birthday Master Thad Vincent, son of I Dr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Vincent,! was honored on last Wadneaday with a party in celebration of bis fifth birthday. As the 25 guests arrived and| presented the honor guest with I gifts, the hostess gave eech a party favor. Outdoor games and! contests were enjoyed, and later | the young people were served de licious refreshments from a beau-1 tifully appointed table in toe <T inf room. .Mrs. Vincent was assisted in| serving by Mrs. Steve Duda, Mrs. ] A. G. Clarkson, Jr., Mrs. Woodcock and! belL • • • « • I of Columbia. . The Island of Jamaica is toe largest of the British West Indies. Our Special Value Blended'Gabardine Coat Camp-] Subscrityi to Tho Chronicle! March School (Hx-Dance RE-OPENS - 0. \ Friday, October 1st Wk op, Bal let, and Bal I room Danc- -Iasses in children, teen age dult classes. - . : « .. -• - V- *. • ond|(p Ji- T f-dk ! . With new Fall fashion detail and coloring. Black, Brown, Forest Green, Grey and Wine. Sizes 10* 18. /TkMM \ ■ Wi Vt.