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PAGE EIGHT THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1956 Prosperity Couple Vows Said At Grace Church Grace Lutheran Church was the scene of a lovely wedding of wide social interest at 4 p. m. on Sunday, June 10, when Miss Edith Anne Hendrix became the bride of James Howard Barnes. The Rev. Ben M. Clark, pastor of the bride, officiated at the double ring ceremony. Floor baskets of white gladioli and shasta daisies and candles in floor candelabra were used in the decorations. The same kind of fldwers were used in the altar vases. A program of wedding music Was rendered by Mrs. Joe Beden- baugh of Lexington, organist, cousin of the groom, and Miss Nora Katherine Kinard of Po- maria, soloist. The usher-groomsmen were William Brooks Hendrix, brother of the bride, Robert Barnes, bro ther of the groom, Walter Hamm, all of Prosperity, and Tbomas Ry- kard, cousin of the bride, of Co lumbia. Robert Earnest and Wil liam Hendrix lighted the candles. Miss Clara Pugh, maid of hon or, wore a floor length, full skirted dress of orchid tulle over satin with mits and headdress of tulle. She carried a nosegay of yellow glad florets and tulle with satin streamers. The bridesmaids were Mrs. James Wicker, sister of the gproom, and Mrs. Johnny Sykes, both of Prosperity, Mrs. Sally •Bedenbaugh of Prosperity was junior bridesmaid. Their dresses of pink tulle over satin were fashioned identical to that of the honor attendant. They also car ried nosegays like that of the maid of honor. Becky Me Swain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy McSwain of Newberry, was flower girl. She wore a floor length dress of pink tulle over satin with a pink flower headdress. She carried a basket, covered with pink tulle, filled with rose petals. The bride, who was give in marriage by her father, Harold Bachman Hendrix, was lovely in a wedding gown of alencon lace over antique ivory satin, designed with a basque bodice, rounded yoke of bridal illusion, and long sleeves ending in calla lily points at the wrist. The bouffant skirt of satin extended into a cathed ral train. Her veil of bridal illu sion fell from a Queen Anne crown of seed pearls and rhine stones. The bride carried a white Bible topped with an orchid, showered with satin streamers. The bridegroom’s father, Pierce H. Barnes, served as best man. The bride's mother was attired In a navy blue mesh dress with blue and white accessories. She wore a white carnation corsage. The bridegroom’s mother wore a rose lace dress with white ac cessories and a pink c arnation corsage. Following the ceremony a re ception, given by Mrs. Ray P. Hook, Mrs. Joe Spotts, and Mrs. Robert W. Pugh, was held in the recreation room in the Parish building. White flowers were us ed in the decorations. Greeting guests at the door were Mr. and Mrs. James D. Lu ther, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt of Spartanburg, Mrs. Joe Spotts and Mrs. Ray Hook. Assisting the bridal couple in receiving were their mothers and members of the wedding party. Directing the guests to the punch bowl were Mrs. George W. Harmon, and Mrs. W. M. Camp bell of Columbia. \ The punch table and the serv ing table were covered with cut work cloths. White flowers and greenery were used at the base of the punch bowl. On the center of the serving table was a large arrangement of white flowers. Pouring punch were Mrs. Cole Wessinger, Mrs. J. A. Singley, and Mrs. Wilbur Wessfnger. As sisting in serving individual cakes iced in a bridal design, mints and nuts were Misses Elaine Brooks of Greenville, Myrtle Rikard of Columbia, Evelyn Wessinger, Gay Bowers, Dorothy Leaphart and Faye Shealy and Mrs. Rob ert Barnes, all of Prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamm kept the register. Saying goodbyes were Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hamm, Jr. For her going away outfit, Mrs. Barnes chose a navy and white polka dot taffeta dress with fit ted jacket, with navy and white accessories. The orchid from her bridal bouquet completed her outfit. The couple spent their honey moon at the beach and are now living in North Augusta. Mrs. Barnes is 'the only daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Hendrix. She is a graduate of the Prosperity High school and Newberry College in the class of ’56. Mr. Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce H. Barnes, graduated from Prosperity school and New berry College, class of ’53. After graduation he served for two years in the U. S. Army, nine teen months of which was spent in Germany. Since the first of the year he has been a member of the high school* faculty of Langley-Bath - Clearwater school in Aiken County. Out-of-town guests were from Hartsville, Hyattsville, Md., Co lumbia, Statesville, N. C., Char lotte, N. C., Greenville, River Edge, N. J., Lexington, Newber ry, Pomaria, Little Mountain, and Spartanburg. One out-of-town guest who witnessed his first American wedding was Mr. A. S. Seymour of India. He is the fi nancial adviser, Ministry of La bor, of the Indian government, New Delhi, and was attending the Youth Fellowship Assembly at Columbia College. He came to Prosperity to speak at the Metho dist churches of Rev. Hook -m On Display At Turners You have always wanted a 1 CARAT Diamond Ring. Make it a point to see this exquisite set now on display in our window. Engagement and Wedding ring to match $1075.°° TURNER Jewelers Caldwell street Newberry RODNEY JORDAN GARY WOODS Shown above are two Whitmire boys who enlisted under the Buddy Plan for three years service with the U. S^Army on June 13, according to M-Sgt. Thomas N. Moore, Whitmire recruiter. They are Rodney D. Jordan, Tidmarsh Drive, arnd Gary Ray Woods, 1409 Coleman avenue. Both are graduates of Whitmire High School in the class of 19^5 and both played football, basketball and baseball during high school. Rodney attended Furman University for one year while Gary attended Newberry College for one year. Sgt. Moore stated that both young Jordan and Woods selected the Signal Corps as their branch of service and that there are still openings in this branch for men interested in communications, electronics, radar, etc. The recruiter visits Whitmire every Tuesday from 9:30 until 2:30 to interview applicants for enlistment in the various branches of the Regular Army. NORFOLK, Ya.—Merle A. Swindler (left) is congratulated by his commanding officer. Rear Admiral J. L. Herlihy, Supply Corps, USN, upon being prmoted to chief machinery repairman, USN. He received the promotion May 16 at the Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, Va. Swindler is the son of Oscar H. Swindler of 406 Stephens street. Greenwood, and ‘Mrs. Velma Swindler of 621 Drayton street, Newberry, and husband of the former Miss Loleta May Beard of LeMesa, Calif. He serves with the center’s Special Weapons Supply Depot. Before entering the Navy in April 1945, he attended Boys’ Catholic High School, Augusta, Ga. ' . CLOVER LEAF DRIVE-IN Theatre THURSDAY & FRIDAY On The Waterfront Marlon Bra-ndo, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb Added Color Cartoon—Pant Post Symphony SATURDAY Jail Busters Bowery Boys, Barton MacLane Added Color Cartoon—Weasel Cromer Services Held Saturday > Funeral services for James W. Cromer, 76, a farmer, who died early Friday morning at his home on Route 4 after an illness of two years, were held Saturday after noon at his home in the Hartford section by the Rev. C. B. Word, the Rev. D. M. Shull and the Rev. J. B. McFerrin Burial was in the Ebenezer Methodist Church Cem etery. Mr. Cromer was born and rear ed in the Hartford • section of Newberry County, a son of the late John F. and Drucilla Ruth erford Cromer. He had spent all of his life in the Hartford sec tion where he operated one of the largest farms in Newberry County. He was a member of Ebe nezer Methodist Church. He was married to the former Miss Rosa Eugenia Schumpert, who died seven years ago. SUNDAY & MONDAY The Beachcomber (In Technicolor) Robert Newton, Glynis Johns, Donald Sinden Added Color Cartoon—The Cat That Hated People WELLS Theatre WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY When a guy takes the high road . . . there’s trouble and romance a-brewin’! Trouble In The Glen Starring Margaret LockwoofI, Or son Welles, and Forrest Tucker Also CARTOON FRIDAY & SATURDAY DANIEL BOONE with GEORGE O’BRIEN Also a Technicolor Cartoon and Perils of the Wilderness Late Show Sat. Nite 10:30 Also MONDAY & TUESDAY It’s the Whole Story of Rock and Roll! Rock Around The Clock with Bill Haley and His Comets RITZ Theatre THURSDAY & FRIDAY James Stewart, Doris Day, Hillary Brooks The Man Who Knew Too Much (In Technicolor) Also Cartoon—Will Do Mouse Work SATURDAY —DOUBLE FEATURE— Kirk Douglas, Bella Darvi, Gilbert Roland THE RACERS —ALSO— Robert Wagner, John Lund, Debra Padget, Jeffrey Hunter White Feather (Both Pictures in CinemaScrope & Color) Also Cartoon—Cellbound. MONDAY, TUESDAY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine Guys and Dolls (In CinemaScope & Technicoluor) Also Cartoon—Fair and Warmer Admission: All Children 10c Adults 50c Morning Show Monday 10:00 O’Clock. UTILE ITEMS OF INTEREST CONCERNING FOLKS YOU KNOW Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Campbell and family of Sparanburg and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mims and family of Sumter were Father’s Day visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Campbell on Nance • street. Miss Anne Campbell, who has been on a threp week’s vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Campbell, on Nance street, returned to the Columbia Hospital Sunday where she is a student nurse. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shealy and son, Eddie of Union and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hayes and daughter, Ann, of • Anderson spent Friday and Saturday of last week in the home of their par ents, Mr. and Mjrs. D. E. Halfacre in the St. Phillips community. Mrs. M. L. Duckett and Mrs. L. W Bedenbaugh spen^t several days this week in Savannah, Ga., in the home of Mrs. Duckett’s daughter, Mrs. W. J. Metzger and family. Mrs. Eugenia Wise, Mi^s Grace Summer and Laura Summer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Summer left Tuesday for a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Os car Summer, Jr., in Hartwell, Ga. Mrs. Roland Hawkins, Mrs. Maude Waters and Billy Beard spent Tuesday in Charlotte, N. C., where they bought merchandise for Belk-Beard store here. Mrs. Walter Cromer and chil dren of Ohio, are visiting Mrs. Cromer’s sister-in-law, Mrs. T. C. Chalmers and Mr. Chalmers on Caldwell street. They will also visit Mrs. Clyde McCarley, an other sister-in-law, and Mr. Mc Carley in Kinards while here. Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Sligh, the former Helen Smith, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Van Smith of Bir mingham, Ala., visited Mrs. Floyd Bradley and Mrs. R. C. Neel of Silverstreet last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Aull of Columbia, Mrs. Bertha Boylston, and Miss Blanche Davidson at tended the funeral services of their cousin, James W. Hender son in McCormick Sunday after noon, June 10. Mrs. Bertha D. Boylston and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Boyl ston, arrived in Newberry recent ly for a visit with Miss Blanche Davidson. Miss Boylston was a member of the Salisbury, Md. high school faculty last year. Mary Jane Cassell of Rural Re treat, Va., is spending a several weeks vacation with her grand parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Good man on the College Campus. Hospital Patients Vifeiting hours at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital are from 10 a.m. to 11 a. m., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Children under 13 are not permitted to visit. Mrs. Pearl Barnes, Prosperity. Mrs. Jessie Mae Bedenbaugh, Route three. Mrs. Lois Bradham and baby girl, 1331 Milligan street. Mrs. Betty Ann Byrd, 1105 Fair street. Mrs. Vinnie Byrd, 1519 Boun dary street. Mrs. Sadie Counts, Prosperity. Mrs. Julia Crapps, 1500 Dray ton street. Mrs. Geneva Coker, route 2, Ninety-Six. Mrs. Myra Cannon, 1407 Boun dary street. Mrs. Sarah Epting, Prosperity. Mr. Carl Epting, route 2, Pros perity, S. G. Mrs. Lucy Elmore, 1602 Cal houn street. Mrs. Virginia Hattaway, 2046 Mower street. Mrs. Linda Harmon, Prosperity. Mr. James Hamilton, 808 O’neal street. Mr. Harry Hughes, route 4. Mr. Quincy Kunkle, route 4. Mrs. Ella Leavell, 1601 Martin street. Mrs. Dorothy Metts and baby boy, route 4, Saluda. Mrs. Lillian Martin, 1404 Silas 3t«I*6G'£« Mr. Rupert Maxwell, 719 Cald well,. street. Mrs. Ara Metts, Little Moun tain, S. C. Mrs. Estelle Marlowe, 1519 Harrington street. Mrs. Euna Mize, route 1. Mrs. Mary Montilla, 2905 Down ing street, Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Fannie Mack, 500 Crosson street. Mrs. Laura Rizer, 989 Bess st. Mrs. Florence Stokes, 401 Wright street. Mirs. Reginia Sanders, route 1. Mr. James Vaughn, 1209 Lang ford street. Mr. James Williams, Prosperity. Mr. J. H. Westmoreland, 2101 Ola street. Mrs. Ella Wicker, Prosperity. Mrs. Dorothy Wiegard and baby boy, 1609 Boundary street. He is survived by five sons, J. Fred, Horace R., George H., Charles E., and Gilder W. Crom er, all of Newberry; two daugh ters, Mrs. H. L. Shull of Lexing ton and Miss Thelma Cromer of Newberry; one sister, Mrs. J. H. Cousins of Newberry; seven grandchildren, five great-grand children and a number of nieces an nephews. Teachers Car Stolen Sunday A 1956 Chevrolet, the property of Miss Leila Norris of 1529 Boundary street was stolen some time during Sunday night. It was parked on Higgins street. Miss Norris had just come to Newber ry from Columbia, where she teaches and had clothing valued at $700 in the car. Chief Police Colie Dowd states that they found no trace of the car or the thief, who also evidently broke into the car of Miss Sue Halfacre but did not steal anything from it. Mrs. J. L. Bedenbaugh, who un derwent hip surgery at the Col umbia Hospital two weeks ago, returned to Newberry Sunday and is now recuperating at the County Memorial I^ospital, where her condition is listed as fair. Mrs. Bedenbaugh, who recently celebrated her 83rd birthday, fell as she was getting into a car in front of the First Baptist Church where she had attended services on Sunday night, June 3rd. Rites On Sunday For Mrs. Kempson Mrs. Anna Katherine Bouknight Kempson, 81, died suddenly Fri day afternoon at her home in Sa luda County. , Mrs. Kempson was born and reared in Saluda County and was the daughter of the late Dan iel Pinkney and Sue Schumpert Bouknight. For a number of years she made her home in Newberry. She was a member of Corinth Lutheran church. Mrs. Kempson is survived by two sons, C. P. Kempson, Saluda and Fred H. Kempson, Columbia; two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Mar tin, Newberry, and Mrs. T. D. Stillwell, Inman. Also three sis ters, Mrs. J. L. Mayer, Bennetts- ville; Mrs. M. B. Caldwell and Mrs. George Clark, both of Co lumbia; two brothers, Pink Bouk night and Ernest Bouknight, both of Saluda; and four grand children survive. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from Corinth Lutheran Church in Saluda County, with the Rev. H. S. Petrea conducting the service. Interment followed in the church cemetery. - — i.. Mrs. Felker Passes At Local Hospital Final rites for Mrs. Belle Brock Felker, widow of Hillary L. Felker, who died Friday morn ing at the Newberry County Me morial hospital, were conducted Saturday at McSwain funeral home by the Rev. Phillip Duckett and the Rev. J. Ifc. McKittrick. Burial was in Baxter Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Felker was born and reared in the Strother section of Newberry County, the daughter of the late Henry Thomas and Nannie Oxner Brock. For a num ber of years she had made her home in the Long Lane section of the county. She was a member of Enoree Baptist Church and a member of the Ladies’ Missionary Society. Survivors include two sons, CLASSIFIED!, ADS ^ NOAH’S ARK YEARLY SALE— OUR JUNK SALE— *Entire stock antique chairs, chests, china, glass, desks, sideboards old frames, beds, sofas, lamp bases. All merchandise plainly marked. All sales cash. No lay away these 2 days. Bring truck if possible. 50 odd English Vic torian chairs $8.75 each. Friday and Saturday, June 29, 30. NOAH’S ARK, Abbeville, S. C. ♦Plumbing and books not in cluded in this sale. 8-2tc PICNIC SUPPLIES — PAPER Plates, Spoons, and Forks, Drink ing Cups, Hot Cups with handles, Napkins, Paper Towels, Ice Cream Cones, also Deep Freeze supplies. R. DERRiLL SMITH & SONJnc. Wholesale Grocers, Newberry. 7-8tc FOR SALE—2 new houses, equip ped with oil floor furnace and electric water heater. Apply t o CLARENCE T. SUMMER, Inc. 4-4TC ELECTRIC MOTORS New-Used-Rebullt Bought-Sold-Exchanged We repair all types Satisfaction Guaranteed Mann Electric Repair Co. 2329 Main St., Columbia. S. C. Miss Clark Becomes Bride In Saturday Evening Rites* By MRS. A. H. COUNTS The wedding of Miss Cynthia Ann Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Howard Clark of 823 Glenn street and John Reigel Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter of 21 Vermont Court, Youngstown, Ohio, took place Sat urday eyening June 16 at 7:30 in the First ‘Baptist Church of New berry. The Rev. C. O. Lamoreux, pastor of the bride, officiated, using the double ring ceremony. The vows were spoken before a background of palms, white glad ioli, carnations and candelabra holding white lighted tapers. The family pews were marked toith white satin ribbon and carnations. Miss Vivian Ellis of Saluda, organist, and William Jordan of Sumter and New York City, vo calist, presented the wedding mu sic. The ushers were Emory Bed enbaugh, Charles Dukes and Thomas McDonald, all of New- berrj'; Bobby Charpia and Charles Shealy, both of Batesburg and Ray Shwab of Youngstown, Ohio. Bill Ross of Sumter, rommate of ,the bridegroom at Newberry College, was best man. ■ The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Miss Constance El aine Clark of Newberry and the bridesmaids were . Misses Janet Green of Miami, Florida, room mate of the bride at Stetson Uni versity; Harriette Butler of At lanta, Ga., and DeLand, Florida; Nancy Stone of Winthrop College and Newberry; and Kay Domin ick of Furman University and Newberry. All the bride’s attendants wore pink net dresses with lace-trim med fitted bodices and bouffant tiered floor-length skirts over taffeta. They carried cascade bou quets of blue carnations ,except the maid of honor whose bouquet was of deep rolf carnations. They wore close fitting pink hats. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length bridal gown created of nylon tulle over satin enhanced with appli- qued medallions of Rose-point lace. The tightly fitted bodice featured a sweetheart scalloped neckline and short lace sleeves. It was closed in the back with tiny lace buttons. The bouffant skirt of tulle carried the lace motif in scattered applique and from it a dust ruffle of nylon crystal pleats fell to the floor. The skirt formed a chapel train. She wore lace gauntlets to match her dress and her finger tip veil of silk illusion fell from a cap of lace fashioned in bow effect and outlined with tiny seed pearls. She carried a fan-shaped bouquet of lilies of the valley and carnations. Her only ornament was a string of pearls, gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s mother wore a floor- length dress of blue chiffon trim med with rhinestones and match ing long blue gloves. Her corsage was of cymbidium orchids. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floor-length dress of pink lace- and a corsage of carnations. A reception - was held immed iately after the ceremony at the Newberry Country club. The bride’s table was covered with an imported linen cloth of embroidery and lace. It held a three-tiered wedding cake topped with lacelon, valley lilies and sweetheart roses. The club was decorated with magnolia and. % daisies. 'tip* T - '--k; i , "■ For a wedding trip the bride chose a light blue linen sheath costume with white accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Hunter is a graduate of Newberry high school and was a student the past' two years at Stetson University, DeLand, Flor ida, where she was a member of. Pi Beta Phi sorority of the Flor ida Chapter. She will continue her education this fall at Newberry College where she will major in science. She was president of the Student Council and a girl stater while in her senior year at high school. Mr. Hunter is a graduate of South High school, Youngstown, Ohio', and is now a junior at New— berry College where he is study ing to be a football coach. John W. Felker and James H. Felker, both of Newberry; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Counts of Newberry, Mrs. Mary Montilla of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Lucy Rubinowitz of Columbia, and . Mrs. Helen Duck of Abilene, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Paul Haile of Beaufort; one brother, Bennie Brock, of Rock Hill; 11 grand children and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tom Graham, Mrs. J. C. Sprawls and son, Roger spent Sunday in Cameron with Mrs. Graham’s son-in-law and daugh ter, Rev. and Mrs. Harry Weber. HENTZ REUNION The descendents of the late William A. and ( Lena Abrams Hentz will hold their annual fam ily reunion on Sunday, June 24 at the old homestead near Pomar ia, now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Hentz. All members are urged to come and bring picnic baskets. Bloodmobile Gets 65 Pints In June The June 12th visit ofthe Blood- mobile to Newberry collected 65- pints of blood. Forty-one addi-. tional persons were rejected.. This was an all-Negro operation which took place at the Vincent Street Recreational Center. Rev. J. R. Ezell served as chairman and was assisted by Dr.. J. E Grant, Ralph Williams, mem bers of the Newberry Ministerial Alliance, Mrs. J. E. Grant, and a. host of volunteer workers who- gave their time. Claude L. Weeks,. Newberry County Blood Program Chairman, wishes to take this opportunity to express apprecia tion to all workers and donors for their support in this import ant work. The next visit of the Bloodmo bile to Newberry is scheduled for July third.