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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, June S, 1941 SbiAcnah Mr. Charles Henry Williams has returned to his work in Columbia, after spending a week here with his mother, Mrs. F. E. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. El win Titus and Richard Corley Titus of Knoxville, Term., spent the past week here with Mrs. Tituses parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Corley. son. Midshipman Audley H. McCain of the U. Naval Academy, An napolis, McL/ is spending . seyeral weeks here with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Kate McCain. Mr. and Mrs. Homer M. Gilbert and son, Mr. Henry Gilbert, of Portsmouth, Va., returned home Wednesday after several days’ visit here with Mrs. C. A. GUbert and daughter, Miss Henrietta Gilbert. Mrs. E. N. Christian of Mont gomery, Ala., is here for a few days’ visit to her sister in law, Mrs. John R. Crawford, and Mr. Crawford. . j ■■ • ‘ seriously ill the past several days, is reported to be somewhat better this? morning. : - i X ; Mrs. Wm. Patterson Entertains For Mrs. Schuler, Miss Arant Mr. Frank W. Corley of Aiken spent the past week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Corley. ; Mr. .and Mrs. R. S. Truluck and • children from Clinton spent sev- eral days here the past week with Mrs. Truluck’s parents, Capt. and i Mrs. Jack Scruggs. Mr. E. F. Bussey of Modoc was among the visitors here Saturday morning. Miss Eleanor Home of Bennetts- ville is spending some time here with Misses Lilia Belle Rogers and Carolyn Hitt. Miss Mary F. Sturkey, who teaches at Chesnee, is spending some time here with her sister, Mrs. Wessie Hitt. Miss Carolyn Moragne of Augus ta, Ga., is spending this week with her cousin. Miss Miriam Edmunds, of the Buffalo community. Sergeant Harold Browne of the : National Guard, Fort Moultrie, is spending several days here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Heiss of Seneca spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. J. Arch Talbert. Mr. James Arrington of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, spent the week end "here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ar rington. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Britt of Lit tle Falls, N. J., visited relatives and friends in and near town sev eral days the past week. Mr. Thomas L. Patterson of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Patter Mr. and Mrs. John R. Crawford attended the wedding of their son, Mr. Robert Wesley Crawford, and Miss Ann Bellamy at Loris on Sunday, June 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Hogal, Miss Maryleen McKinney of Columbia spent the week end with relatives near town. The many friends of Mr. James G. McKinney will be glad to know he is convalescing at the home of Mr. R. T. McKinney after return ing from the Abbeville Hospital. Mr. R. M. Rush of Troy, who underwent an operation for ap pendicitis at the Greenwood Hos pital two weeks ago and has been Mrs. William Patterson was hostess at a beautiful tea here Monday afternoon complimenting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Pat Schuler, a recent bride, and Miss Vivian Arant, of Chappells, former college roommate of Mrs. Patterson, bride- elect of the summer. The large receiving room was transformed with numerous ever greens, potted plants and summer flowers into a veritable garden. A vine covered trellis cut off a dining room where ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. J. T. McGrath, Jr., Mrs. T. J. Sibert, Jr., Misses Vir - ginia Freeland and Emma Rankin. Mrs. Rupert Talbert, Mrs. J. O. Patterson, Mrs. N. G. Rankin and Mrs. A. J. Hendrix. Miss Anne Johnson of Edgefield* and Miss Blonde Schuler of Elloree served dainty mints from tiny arm baskets. Delicious punch was served by Miss Mary Remsen and Miss Mary Holland of Ninety Six. Guests were met by Mrs. C. K. Epting and Mrs. Paul R. Brown. Mrs. Leon Traylor and Mrs. W. H. Wyse of Yamessee presented them to the receiving line, composed of the hostess, the honorees, Mrs. G. C. Patterson, the bride’s mother, and Mrs. W. E. Schuler of Elloree, mother of the groom, Miss Lucy Arant of Chappells and Mrs. Lyn wood M. Johnson of Edgefield. Miss Vivian Adair and Miss Fan nie Miller of Orangeburg presided at the registers and dainty favors were pinned on by Misses Mary Fuller and Mary Frances Slade. Music was furnished by Misses Ruth McKee, Anne Bussey and Mary Louise Seigler and Margaret Holland of Ninety Six, and Mrs. Bill Bracknell of Plum Branch. Summer Hats BIG and BREEZY In Ribbon Trimmed Straws And Every Color Of The Rainbow! TO S2.98 98 c Frame your face in the flattery of one of these parasol-size brims! Smooth, Coconut, sheer and braid straws to select from in heart, bonnet, and flange silhouettes ... in white, natural, and clear pastels. USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN - * t m COOL, WASHABLE SHEERS PERFECT THRU SUMMER! Wear them right around the clock . . . cool wash able sheers in pretty, pretty prints! Florals, multi color and paisley-type prints. They’re fresh and new ... so wearable, so flattering, you’ll want several. We have hundreds for you to select from! GROUPED IN TWO PRICES $1.00 - $1.95 SPECIAL THIS WEEKEND One table overflowing with beautiful cool summer dresses. These dresses were made to sell for $3.95. Others assisting with the enter-) tainment were Mrs. F. A. Dean of Columbia and Mrs. Wilton Britt. Out of town guests other than those above meritioned were Mrs. George Holland, Ninety Six, Miss Mattie L. Johnson, Edgefield, Miss Margaret Houck, Cameron, Mrs. Ralph Scurry, Greenwood, Mrs. J. J. Cox of Chappells and Atlanta. Mrs. Marion Hamilton and Mrs. A. L. Slade of Edgefield. X Mrs. Buzhardt, Mrs. Bell Entertain For Miss Virginia Freeland On Thursday afternoon, May 22, Mrs. J. Fred Buzhardt and Mrs. J. E. Bell entertained with a beauti ful tea in honor of Miss Virginia Freeland, popular bride-elect. The Buzhardt home was a scene of beauty with a profusion of sweet peas, snap dragons and sweet williams. Only green and white were used in the dining room where block cream and cakes were served. Guests were greeted at the front by Mrs. C. K. Epting and Mrs. J. F. Mattison and presented to the receiving line by Mrs. J. W. Fur- queron. Receiving with the host esses and honoree were Mrs. W. M. Freeland, Mrs. Strom Culbreath, Mrs. W. P. Culbreath and Mrs. L K. Simpson. They were shown into the din 1 - ing room by Mrs. C. H. Workman and Mrs. C. H. Huguley. Serving were Mrs. H. N. Coleman, Mrs; F. A. Cosey, Mrs. A. J. Hendrix, Mrs. J. O. Patterson, Mrs. N. G. Rankin, Mrs. Jno. Phillips, Mrs. John N. Talbert, Misses Inez Cosey, Mary Sue Furqueron and Nylena Strom. Mints w r ere passed by little Misses Mary Ann Cosey and Sara Will Talbert. Presiding at the bride’s register was Miss Mary Fuller. Punch was served in the library by Mrs. C. C. Morgan and Mrs. C. R. Strom. Others assisting were j Mrs. H. G. Sanders, Mrs. M. C. White, Mrs. D. C. Talbert, Mrs. Edgar Price and Miss Emma Rankin. BELK’S ANNIVERSARY SALE Starts Friday, June 6th in Augusta Don’t Miss This Great Bargain Event. Thousands •* Here is an example of the extra- of items ordinary values offered. at special reduced prices DISHES in every 20,090 Pieces department Values up to 50 cts. — Choice They are Each 5 Cts. worth coming Plates, Platters, cups and saucers. miles to get sugar bowls, berry, cereal and — vegetable dishes. The South’s Most Reliable Merchandise. BELK-WHIIE-LUKE CO. “You Always Save Money At Belk’s. 845 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. S2.00 USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN G ALLANT-BELK COMPANY GREENWOOD, S. C. Miss Jane Bracknell Outstanding Student At Coker College Hartsville, May 31.—Graduating as a major in English, Miss Jane Bracknell of Plum Branch was one of the forty seniors at Coker col lege who received their degrees last week. Miss Bracknell was prominent in student dramatic productions and student publications. She was a member of the Coker Drama club and of Alpha Psi Omega, national dramatics fraternity. Ever since her sophomore year she has been a staff member of the Periscope, the Coker student news paper. This past year she was business manager of the Periscope, and the year before, advertising manager. Active in intra-mural athletics, Miss Bracknell served this year on the Coker Athletic Association council. She was elected senior class historian by her classmates. She was also this year awarded the Greek Palm for distinguished work in English. Miss Bracknell was a member of Sigma Tau Delta, national English fraternity, and the Coker Glee club. Her name also appears on the Dean’s Honor roll of 1941 which was announced at the com mencement convocation. . This honor roll includes the names of all Coker students who have main tained an average of B or more during the past year on all their academic work. x L. L. Hester, Jr., Gets HijjJi Award At The Citadel Charleston, May 29.—Lawrence L. Hester, Jr., of Mt. Carmel was presented the W. C. White medal for commanding the best drilled company at The Citadel today. Hester commanded company H. Other awards announced were: Algernon Sidney Sullivan awards. Cadet R. K. Nelson, Boston, and Major Lewis Simmons, Charleston; Franci# Marion cup for highest standing in American history and the Charles Cotesworth Pinckney award for public speaking, both to Cadet Ralph M. Lee, Brunswick, Ga., and the Colonial Dames medal for the best patriotic essay, Melvin G. Williams, Nashville, Tenn. College Students Returning Home Among the college students re turning to their homes here and in the county for the vacation are: Winthrop College, Rock Hill— Miss Sara Patterson, Miss Geneva Miles, Miss Mary McIntosh, Miss Annie Humphries, Miss Carolyn Freeland, graduate, Miss Frances Schumpert, Miss Imogene Sanders, Miss Virginia Watson, Miss Emma Bell King, Miss Aurelia Caudle, Miss Ella Bradley Faulkner, Miss Elizabeth Fooshe. Limfestone College, Gaffney— Miss Virginia Wilkins. Coker College, Hartsville— Miss Jane Bracknell, graduate, Lander College, Greenwood— Miss Vivian Jaynos, graduate, Miss Bettye Fuller, Miss Frances Cheatham, graduate Miss Ethleen Gable. Anderson College, Anderson— Miss Lura Gilchrist, graduate. Clemson College, Clemson— Mr. Raymond Morgan, Mr. Charles Morgan, Mr. Carl Faulkner, Mr. Herbert Sturkey, Mr. Morris Furqueron, Mr. Harvey Furgerson, Mr. James Hemminger, Mr. Thomas McComb, Mr. Billy Hanvey, Mr. Henry Hester, Mr. Jim Neal Workman, Mr. Clarence Hollingsworth, Mr. Lawrence Strom, Mr. David Edmunds. University Of South Carolina, Columbia— Miss Margaret Welsh, Mr. Pat Hester, Mr. James Bell. Asheville Teachers College, Ashe ville, N. C.— Miss Louise Rich. The Citadel, Charleston— Mr. Lawrence Hester, Jr., grad uate, Mr. Billy Dukes, Mr. Wistar Harmon, Mr. Douglass Bradley. Tulane University, New Orleans, La.— Mr. Claude Workman. Newberry College, Newberry— Miss Catherine Wells, Miss Lois Freeland, graduate, Miss Mabel Winn. REBUILT POWER UNITS For saw mills and grist mills. At money saving prices —installed for you —ready to operate. Georgia Truck & Eqp. Co. 9th and Reynolds Street, Augusta, Georgia. Roofing And Paint Galvanized Roofing Of AH Types And Various Kinds Of Paints At Factory Prices. JAMES W. CORLEY McCormick, S. C. INSURANCE Fire Insurance And Alt Other Kinds of Insurance In*, eluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN, McCORMICK. S. C Modoc News Teachers Return To Their Homes Among the teachers returning to their homes here and in the county for the summer vacation are: Mr. Luther Andrews, Parker District Schools. Greenville, Miss Sallie Quarles, Matthews, N. C., Miss Birdie Walker, High Point, N. C. f Miss Josie Talbert, Abbeville, Miss Helen Brown, Dillon, MisJfearah Louise Strom, Lan- caste^Jj^ Miss *Aicy Brown. Plum Branch. Miss Mary Remsen, Washington Consolidated High School, Miss Margaret McKinney, Wash ington Consolidated High School, Miss Ruby Abercrombie, Lees- ville. Miss Marion Sturkey, Lockhart, Miss Kathleen McKinney, Wide- Well, most farmers are about thru cutting wheat and oats and got it housed while the sun shined. Messrs. Kirk White and F. M. Bussey from Parris Island were week end visitors here to home- folks. Mr. William E. Bussey from Augusta and Henry J. Bussey from Frogmore spent the week here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mrs. T. J. Stone and Mrs. B. M Bussey were callers here Sunday nrgh£ to see Mrs. E. F. Bussey. and Mrs. G. E. Dukes spent Saturday and Sunday in Charles ton with their daughter, ML? Hazel Dukes. Mr. Ben F. Bussey has returned to Fort Knox, Ky., after spending the past week here with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mr. B. M. Bussey from Charles ton spent the past week end here with homefolks. Mr. Clarence Howie from Macon. Ga., made a short visit here Sun day evening to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie. man School, Mr. Gray Abercrombie, Ridgo- land. Miss Carrie Mayson, Bennetts- ville, Mr. Roy Callison, Marietta High School, Miss Nell Dowtin, Mullins, Miss Eloise Corley Warrenvi'le. Mr. J. P. Sullivan, Walhalla, Miss Marian Harmon, Lyons High School, Lyons, Ga., Miss Martha Bell,' LowndesviT?, Miss Willie McComb, Andrews. Miss Clara Lee McComb, Laurens, Miss Mary McComb, Tuberville, Miss Lura Jean Watson, De la Howe State School, Miss Ella Lee Burnett, Waco, N. C.. Miss Sara Frances Duncan, Fair fax, Miss Nell Fooshe, Honea Path.