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' FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1938 — — THE SUN PAGE FIVE OCIETY NE WS ■ Epting-Davis Marriage Sunday Miss Ruby Epting became the bride of John Allen Davis at the Holy Tri nity Lutheran church at Little Moun tain at 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon Amid a setting of ferns, smilax, Queen Anne’s lace, and myriads of burning white tapers, the ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Z. Pence in the presence of a small gath ering of relatives and intimate friends of the couple. The music consisted of a group of familiar wedding songs for piano and the usual wedding marches. Wof ford Davis, brother of the bridegroom, lighted the candles before the cere mony.'' Th e bride and groom entered the church together. The bride was most lovely in her dress of navy blue sheer chiffon with white accessories. She wor e a shoulder corsage of sweet heart roses and lilies of the valley. Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left for a wedding trip, after which they will make their home in Columbia. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Epting of Little Mountain. She is a graduate of the Little Mountain High school. Mr. Davis is the son of J. A. Davis and the late Mrs. Davis of this city. He attended the schools in the city. He now holds a position in Columbia. Among the guests from out of the county attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs C. J. Sperry and sons of Spartanburg; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Davis, Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Nelson, Greenwood. Miss Wise and Mr. La than Wed Mr. and Mrs. G. Lem Wise of New berry announce the marriage of their daughter, Myra Julia, to James R. Lathan of Monroe and Burlington, N. C. The wedding took place Sunday, May 22, in Rock Hill. Mrs. Lathan was graduated from Winthrop college in June, 1935, and since that time has been teaching in the Beton Heights school at Monroe, N. C. Mr. Lathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Lathan of Monroe. He is a graduate of the Textile school in North Carolina State College and is now connected with the Burlington Mills Corportion at Burlington. GrahanvGlymph Ceremony Thursday Miss Mary Ella Graham and Rob ert W. Glymph, Jr., were married last Thursday by the Rev. W. F. Johnson, pastor of Mount Pleasant Methodist church. Mrs. Glymph is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olin B. Graham of the Mount Pleasant section of the county. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton Glymph of the city. Miss Nesley Is Honored at Bridge Beginning the series of pre-nup tial events to honor Miss Margaret Nesley, June bride-elect, was the par ty given Friday afternoon by Mrs. W. A. Mason on College street. Twelve guests were invited for the occasion and an afternoon of bridge playing wlas enjoye^. , The bridge tallies were of bridal designs. Win ning prizes were Mrs. Aubrey Harley and Mrs. Kenneth Campbell. After cards, the bride-elect was honored with a kitchen shower. Late in the afternoon, a salad course was served. Miss Nesley’s mother, Mrs. S. O. Nesley, and sister, Mrs. White Bullock, called after cards. WANT ADS FOR SALE—One registered Jersey calf. See Dr. E. E. Stuck. 2t. FOR RENT—Desirable apartments for rent on 821 Pope and Brown streets. Front and rear private en trances. Private bath. Apply at Sun office or Mrs. Arthur Kibler. At ap artments after 6 P. M. 3t GRAIN CRADLES—We are sole agents for the well known Counts Grain Cradle. Manufactured with in ten miles of Newberry. The leading Cradle for more than fifty Years. R. M. L^minack Hardware Recent Bride Is Given Shower Miss Elizabeth Bouknight enter tained at a kitchen shower-Friday af ternoon in honor orf Mrs. Frank Han nah of Cross Hill, a recent bride. Twenty guests were invited for the occasion. Vases of mixed summer flowers decorated the room where tables were arranged for bridal games. Winners at the various games presented their awards to the honoree. Little Hubert Williamson arrived later in the afternoon with a telegram telling the bride to draw the bucket out of the miniature well that stood near by and “she would get material benefits.” The gifts from the well were many lovely and useful ones from those present. After the shower, the hostess serv ed a delicious chicken salad course and iced tea. Mrs. Hannah is the former Miss Margaret Sease of the county. Chit-Chat By CONSTANCE ARMFIELD Miss Sudie Dennis Is Bridge Hostess Miss Sudie Dennis was hostess to members of her bridge club and sev eral extra guests Saturday afternoon. Tables were arranged for 12 players. The guest high score prize fell to Mrs. C. I .Youmans while Mrs. R. W. Kirkland captured the club members' prize. Miss Margaret Bums won at bingo and was presented an award. A sweet course was served after the game. Mothers Club Meets Friday Afternoon The school group of the Mothers Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Gilbert with Mrs. George K. Dominick, co-hostess. Vases of lilies and roses decorated the reception room where the mem bers gathered. Mrs. Wilton Todd, as sisted by Mrs. J. D. French, conduct ed an interesting program. Mrs. J. N. Beard presided over the meeting. During a brief social per iod, the hostesses served doughnuts and punch. Dance Given Miss Neilie Hicks Complimenting Miss Neilie Hicks of Greenville, Miss Mary Birge Kohn entertained about 50 guests at a dance at the Country Club of New berry Saturday evening. A card dance was held with a local orchestra furnishing the music. Throughout the evening punch and cookies were served in the club din ing room. The serving tables were attractively decorated with fern gar lands and mixed flowers. Tall bask ets of mixed flowers decorated the rooms of the club. Chaperoning were Mr. and Mrs. Hal Kohn, Mr. and Mrs. T. Roy Summer, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Brown, and Mrs. A. H. Kohn, Columbia. Miss Hicks was the weekend guest of Miss Kohn on Johnstone street. Recovery Bridge Club Meets Friday Entertaining members of the Re covery Bridge Club Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Welling. Mr. and Mrs. John Clarkson and Mrs. Theo Albrecht were invited to play with the members. Three tables were arranged for contract. Mrs. J. P. Moon and T. L. Hicks won the high score awards. Winning the bingo prizes were Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Welling. A sweet course was served after cards. F O U N D—One lock chain on high way No. 76 between Prosperity and Newberry. Owner may get it by identifying the size and length and paying for add. 3tp Joe W. Kinard Prosperity, S. C. FOR SALE—Pure farm .relief .cot ton seed, 75c'bushel. Mrs. John H. Wicker—808 Boundary St. 3tp NOTICE—I have Mr. Frank Sloan’s Fertilizer accounts. Come to ware house next door to Thomas and How- ward. See me for prices on Mer chant’s fertilizer in the Cotton bags. 8t C. G. Gilliam. SEE US FOR BARGAINS IN USED ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOS AND RADIOS. EASY TERMS J. J. LANGFORD & SON FOR RENT—One office, 400 square feet floor space, well lighted, heated and screened, facing public* square in the Insurance building. Apply to A. J. BOWERS, JR. India Missionaries Honored at Tea Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peery, Lutheran missionaries to India, who are i n America on furlough and who are visiting the former’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Peery on Nance street, wer e honored at a lovely tea given last Thursday afternoon at the Luth- ern parsonage, Boundary street, by the Missionary Society and Aid So ciety of the Lutheran church of the Redeemer. Approximately 150 guests called between the hours of 5:30 and 7:30. Receiving at the front door were Mrs. W. G. Houseal and Mrs. Homer W. Schumpert., The receiving line was composed of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Keisler, Mr. and Mrs. Peery, Dr. and Mrs. Peery, and Mrs. R. A. Goodman. Mrs. Peery was dressed in a costume as worn by women of India. The guests were invited into the dining room for refreshments. The lace covered table was centered with a silver vase of white lilies. Punch was p-ured by Mrs. J. P. Shealy and Mrs. George Hipp and served with cookies by a bevy of young girls. The entire parsonage was lovely on the occasion in its floral decora tions of mixed summer flowers. Mrs. Peery is the former Miss Bessie Crapns of Columbia. She and Mr. Peerv had been in India six vears. They will spend their furlough in Newberry and Columbia. Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Kerr of Decatur, Ga., are in the city with the Frank Wilsons on Main street for the sum mer' months. It’s June! Here come the brides.... an unusually heavy crop in Newberry and throughout the state. You’ll probably be attending a wedding.... at least one sometime during the month. As a friend or member of the family, you’ll present gifts to the bride. You may be a best man or a bridesmaid. You’ll help eat the wed ding cake. And finally, you’ll throw rice and old shoes at the happy couple leaving on their honeymoon. Why? Did you ever stop to wonder about the reason behind bridal gifts, the cake, the rice and old shoes and the honeymoon? Well, here’s the answer in a nutshell: Our present-day wedding customs are relics of the past, handed down through the ages from remote an tiquity. They’re links with stange customs still practiced in all parts of the world. First, take this “Best Man” cus tom. The reason for a best man dates back to the days of “Marriage by Capture” when the best man was really a friend-in-need when he help ed the groom with the abduction.... the comrade who kept the bride’s fam ily at bay while the groom carried off the lady of his choice. Like the “Best Man” custom, hon eymoons also are survivals of “Mar riage by Capture.” At first, the hur ried flights of the bride and groom wasn’t just a pleasure trip to Niagra, the mountains, or the sunny beach. They originted as necesary expedi ents to escape outraged parents. In the long ago, the groom had to keep his bride in hiding for a month while the “papa” cooled off. As for “showers” and gifts for th e bride and groom—presents for the bride were originally a form of toll extracted from the groom and his friends in exchange for the bride. Gifts to the groom were dowries and in many countries, including our own, the dowry still plays an import ant part in some weddings. Throwing rice at weddings is a cus tom that dates back from time im memorial, and heaving shoes at the “honeymoon-headed couple” is about as old. The people of old showered their honeymooners with rice, wheat, and other seeds as a symbol of fer tility.... an expression of hope that their home would be blessed with children. The “papas” of way back yonder tossed their old shoes at the groom, signifying that they had giv en up all authority over their wedded daughters. As for the wedding cake—it’s just another hold-over from ancient times when the taking of food or drink together by the bride and groom sometimes was the principal, if not th e only, ceremony necessary to complete a wedding. The “eating together” ritual still exists as part of the wedding ceremonies in some countries. While the ancients originated our present wedding customs, no on e peo ple or civilization used more than one or two of the above rituals on the same young people. But we of today are a little more thorough. We use them one and all... .we have the best man, go on honeymoons, pre sent gifts, give showers, eat cake, and throw things. just to make sure our present day brides and grooms get everything that’s coming to them. Center of Stage Newberry College co-eds and men students take the center of the stage this weekend and the first of next week. More than 40 seniors will claim sheepskins next Tuesday morning at the commencement exer cises in the Newberry College gym. The closing exercises begin with the annual reception given the seniors by President and Mrs. J. C. Kinard at their beautiful new home on College street this Friday evening. Of Interest Here The announcement of the engage ment of Miss Mary Aleene Beach of Savannah, Ga., to Horace Williams of this city is interesting to a wide circle of friends here. Horace is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Williams of Mayer Avenue. He finished New berry High school and attended Clem- son College. He now works in Sav annah. Still on the Subject Still on the subject of engage ments, weddings, and such, (it’s prac tically impossible to get away from th e topic) there are many in the city and county interested in the marriage of Miss Juliet Mayfield of Shreveport, La., to Rev. David Booz er of Newberry and Goldville, which took place in Shreveport last Friday. Mrs. Boozer is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mayfield and she made her home with her uncle and aunt, the Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Mayfield. David is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Boozer of the Smyrna section of the county. He graduated from the Columbia Theo logical Seminary in Decatur, Ga., af ter which he was installed as a Pres byterian minister in the churches at Goldville, Shady Grove and Ora, Since his short time in the ministry, David has made notable progress in these churches. Bride Honored Mrs. Frank Hannah, the former Mias Margaret Sease, has been hon ored at many social functions since her man-iage May 12 at her home in the Mount Bethel-Garmany section of th e county. Her sister. Miss Evelyn Sease, gave a shower for her on Fri day. May 20th, which was attend- Mrs. Meek Gives Party For Visitor Mrs. Seth Meek was hostess at a pretty party Tuesday afternoon when she complimented Mrs. James L. Davis of Auburndale, Florida, who has been visiting Miss Evelyn Burns for the past two weeks. Quantities of mixed summer fldwers, with gladiolus predominat ing, decorated th e reception room of the hostess* home at 2000 Main street for the party and tables were arranged for 12 contract players. When scores were counted, awards were presented Miss Margaret Mc- Caughrin, high, and Mrs. Griffin Coleman, second high. At bingo, Miss Laura Nance McCaughrin was winner of the prize. Mrs. Meek presented the honoree with a gift. She also remembered Miss Margaret Nesley, bride-elect of this month, with a lovely gift. Calling after cards were Miss Nes ley, Miss Evelyn Burns, and Miss Marguerite Bums. A delicious frozen salad course was served late in the afternoon. Mrs. Everette Denver Evans is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sprous e in Anderson. Dr. George Epps of Atlanta, Ga., was a Visitor of her sister, Mrs. E. M. Lipscomb, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. He went from the city to Columbia to visit his parents. Don Rook has returned to his home on Main street after a brief stay at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mrs. O. M Cobb and John Wicker visited in Atlanta, Ga., last Friday. Mrs. R. M. Pettigrew visited her sister, Mrs. Walt Davis on Hunt street and other relatives in the city over the week end. She returned to her home in Abbeville Sunday, ac companied by her father, H. M. Sligh, who will visit with her about two weeks. ed by about 40 guests. On the even ing of the 20th, she was again honor ed by a party given by her sisters-in law, Mrs. Myrtle Sease and Mrs. El- hrbe Sease. In Cross Hill, where Margaret is now making her home, a beautiful reception was given last Wednesday afternoon in her honor by Mrs. Marjorie Pinson and Mrs. Alma Pinson. About 75 guests called be tween the hours of four o’clock and six o’clock in the afternsn. A yellow and white color note was used for the affair. Delicious ice cream and cakes were served from a prettily ap pointed dining room table and favors were fern and miniature wedding bells. On last Friday afternoon, this bride of early May was again the honoree at a party and shower. It was given by Miss Elizabeth Bouk night at her home near the city. Sev eral more affairs have been planned by friends in Cross Hill for Mrs. Hannah. Popular Visitor Mrs. James L. Davis, who leaves the city today after two weeks visit with Miss Evelyn Bums on "Boundary street has been widely feted during her stay here. Her mornings, after noons, and evenings have been filled with delightful parties and social gatherings given in her honor. Mrs. Davis' home is in Aulbumdale, Flori da, but sh e will go from Newberry to Great Falls to visit friends before returning to her home. Last Wed nesday evening Mrs. Theo Albrecht and Mrs. Robert Driscol entertained for Mrs. Davis at the former’s home on Johnstone street. Thursday after noon at the Country Club she was again honored at bridge given by Mrs. Randolph Patterson and Mrs. Earl Summer. Mrs. William Ashbaugh was also honored at this gathering. At Mrs. P. J. Stokes’ home on Har rington street Mrs. Davis was honor ed Monday evening at bridge given by Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Griffin Cole man. Tuesday afternoon three tables were arranged for bridge players when Mrs. Seth Meek honored Mrs. Davis at cards. At this time, Mrs. Meek presented gifts to Miss Margar et Nesley, June bride-elect, and Mrs Everette Deaver Evans and Mrs. Duncan Johnson, Jr., both recent brides, in addition to a lovely gift to Mrs. Davis. And concluding the round of festivities in honor of the Florida visitor, Miss Laura Nance McCaughrin entertained in her honor this (Thursday) morning at her Cal houn street home. . ' Here for Parties Continuing the series of social af fairs that have been planned to hon or Margaret Nesley, an outstanding June bride-elect, Mrs. William Pat- ridge will entertain at a perty this (Thursday) afternoon at her home on Boundry street for Margaret. Sat urday afternoon, Miss Margaret Mc Caughrin will honor this bride-to-be of the 14th with a party. Parties of next week include those of Tuesday evening to be given by Mrs. Aubrey Harley and Friday evening by Miss Jane Goodman, not to mention all those in between times. Out-of-town guests for these lovely affairs will include Mrs. Elmer Wood, Columbia, sister of the honoree and Miss Gene vieve Skardon, Walterboro, sister of the groom-elect. Hooper Skardon. Both Mrs. Wood and Miss Skardon will be in the city until after the wedding. Is Improving Good news of the week includes the report that Mrs. Mary P. Fant is rapidly improving at her home at 2000 Main street after a long; and serious illness. Mrs. Pant’s welfare in the past few weeks has been of vital interest to her host of friends here. She is now able to be in a roll ing chair and to sit on the front porch and watch passers-by, not to mention the great joy she gets by being able to see her many lovely flowers in her front yard. We’re hoping that she will continue to im prove just as fast and soon be able to be out and walking. Beach-Williams Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Beach of Savan nah, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Aleene, to Horace B. Williams of Newberry. Mr. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Williams of Mayer avenue. The wedding will take place this month. June Bride-Elect Is Given Party Among the lovely pre-nuptial courtesies being shown Miss Margar et Nesley, whose marriage to Hooper Skardon takes place on June 14th, was the bridge party given in her honor Monday afternoon by Mrs. Everette Deaver Evans at the Fiesta Tea Room. Low bowls of varicolored summer flowers decorated the room where three tables were arranged for con tract. The honoree’s place was mark ed with a corsage of pink rosebuds. Each guest was presented a minia ture corsage of rosebuds and sweet peas upon arrival. Several progressions of bridge were enjoyed and when scores were count ed, Mrs. Chas. Harmon held high and Mrs. J. E. Summer, second high. Both were presented awards. Mi's. Eve rette Evans won the bingo prize. The hostess presented Miss Nesley with a lovely trousseau gift. Mrs. | Gumie Summer, manager of the Fiesta, also gave the popular bride-j elect a gift. Calling after cards were Mrs. S. I O. Nesley, Mrs. White Bullock, Miss Evelyn Burns and Miss Andrina Thomasson. A salad course and iced tea was served later in the afternoon. On the refreshment plates were dainty white and green iced individual cakes and white and green cups of salted nuts. Miss Nesley looked charming on the occasion in a tan sport dress. She wore a smart off-the-face green hat and accessories were of luggage tan. Mrs. James Davis Honored at Bridge Mrs. James L. Davis, of Auburn- dale, Florida, who is visiting friends in the city, was the honor guest at a delightful party given Monday even ing by Mrs. P. J. Stokes and Mrs. Griffin Coleman at the former’s home on Harrington street. The honoree was the winner of the first score prize at bridge. Mrs. Jesse Dickert won the floating prize. Refreshments served at the end of the party consisted of sandwiches, potato chips, iced tea, and dainty candies. Th e hostesses presented a lovely gift to Mrs. Davis. Twelve of the honoree’s most intimate friends attended the party. Party at Club for Popular Visitor In honor of two recent popular visitors in the city, Mrs. William H. Ashbaugh of Poland, Ohio, and Mrs. James L. Davis of Auburndale, | Florida, a bridge party was given at the Country Club of Newberry last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Randolph Patterson and Mrs. Earl Summer. Several progressions of contract were enjoyed during the afternoon and when scores were counted, Mrs. P. J. Stokes held high. She was awarded a prize and Mrs. William Tedford who won at the bingo game, was'also given a prize. Mrs. Ashbaugh and Mrs. Davis were presented lovely gifts by the hostesses. Ice cream, cakes, and nuts were served after cards had been laid a- side. Vases and baskets of bright summer flowers decorated the Coun try Club. Florida Visitor Is Entertained Last Wednesday evening, Mrs. Theo Albrecht and Mrs. Robert Driscol were joint hostesses at • bridge party given in honor of Mrs. James L. Davis, a Florida visitor in the city who has been feted widely since her stay here with Miss Evelyn Burns on Boundary street. Pretty summer mixed flowers de corated the living room of Mrs. Al brecht’s home and three tables were arranged for bridge players. Later in the evening, light re freshments were served. JUNE FARM CALENDAR PLENTY OF RAIN Rain fell generally over the county last week-end and again Sunday in many sections. Heavy rains were re ported Sunday by travellers between Newberry and Strother and New berry and Whitmire. Much grain re mains in the fields, although the greater part of it has been harvested. SPEAKERS HERE IN AUGUST The Senatorial campaign party is scheduled to be at Newberry August 24th, and the State party on August 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. John Clarkson left the city Wednesday for visits to Charles ton and Myrtle Beach. They will re turn Monday. GAMES FOR SATURDAY Games scheduled for Saturday in the Saluda Valley league are as fol lows: Matthews at Mollohon, New berry at Camp Bradley, Saluda at Jolly Street. Visiting the R. Derrill Smiths on Main street the first of this week were the following: Mrs. H. R. Peeck- son, Sr., Mrs. Hal Fewell and little daughter, Patricia, Miss Marie Peeck- s6n, Bill Peeckson, and Bradley Peeck- son, all of Charleston. Visiting Miss Mae Dold on Bound ary street Saturday and Sunday was her nephew, Wilson Dold of Detroit, Mich. Brief reminders by County Agent P. B. Ezell for busy farmers show much important work for early sum mer. Agronomy 1. As soon as moisture conditions permit, plant cowpeas, soybeans, vel vet beans, or crotalaria in all com middles and stubble land. Such acreage of legumes will aid in meet ing the conditions of the new farm program, will produce food and feed, and will conserve and build up the soil. Horticulture 1. Apply quickly available nitro gen to garden crops if not growing well. 2. Cultivate crops shallow but frequently to save moisture. 3. Mulch tomato plants heavily with straw or leaves to hold moisture and prolong fruiting season. 4. Pack vegetables and fruits in the right kind of attractive package and get better prices. 6. Plant a few toma to seed for a late crop. Insects and Diseases 1. Get the boll weevil early with pre-square poison. 2. Examine band ed apple trees every 10 days and kill codling moth larvae. 3. Stop the spread of red spiders by burning weed sand badly infested plants and applying superfine dusting sulfer. 4. Spray u r dust beans with derris to control Mexican bean beetles. 5. Refrain from planting main crop of com late to avoid “shatter worm” da mage. 6. Spray or dust peaches to control brown rot and curculio. 7. Transfer and requeen bees. GALLMAN GETS SCHOLARSHIP Ulysses S. Gallman, supervisor of Negro schools in the county, has re- / ceived a six week’s fellowship to Hampton Institute in Hampton, Vir ginia. Gallman was one of the four in the state to receive this fellowship which was awarded for outstanding work during the school year of 1987- 38. He will leave here June 13th for Hampton, the school where Booker T. Washington graduated. % zSlzr-Conditioned Coolerator Keeps Foods Fresher..costs $100 Less! 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