Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Mr*. May field ^ J?) Afternoon Bridge William Mayfield Vj jtreet last week, Bemembers Mrs. May^.ja| table honoring Mrs. and Mrs. Buist KerriMrb* M A- Kirk* sboro, and Mrs. D. O. C.^^H tfwr the game refreshlb fterve(i by the hostess. [~ftf Match* ,iext' week with Miss fltS!S? Townea Entertgins ;/> [,^v. April 27, Mrs. Wilf S K?s. lltta *>een a vl)#iU>r ^SBome of Mrs. F. I. Proctor, en'li? 4t bridge at the Cresceut Hub. There were six tables arHfor the older women *nd two ' Bwere placed for eight high!' MjVls. Mrs.'Guthrie wop top i ; !K beautiful scarf while Mrs. L'Mhitaker cut the consolation, ''Her box. Miss Caroline Rich! , Married off top score, a scarf, I juniors. A salad course fol; H>y ice cream and cake ended a [ Manning affair. ( ntertaincd For Guests -f Martha Workman and * Miss ' MePass of Winthrop college Mgt week-end in Camden with ; M8' having as their house the Misses Katherine Morgan Mn, Julia Roza of Georgetown, MamCs of Greenville and Leiz ,Mrom Florida. On Saturday M Miss Workman apd Miss DeMcompUmeiited these young Mrith a bridge and dinner dance ' /' M Crescent Lake Club. Five M were arranged for the game. vMtotty JfaiJe was winner of the More. Refreshments were*served M the evening. M dive Operetta This Evening Mig? in the Sawdust," an opeyMvili be given at the school audiM on Friday evening by the school glee club. About fifty ^^pkc part. It promises to be a Htful entertainment and is direct Mi ss Isabel Bunkley, teacher Msic, and Miss Betty Haile who <> successful in directing Tark n's "Seventeen" some time ago. M* - * * I Asked To Clean Plot? -i-,. m Tuesday, May 3, and continthrough Saturday, May 7, the en Cemetery association is ask11 owners of plots at the cemeto have the same cleaned. Durris time the city authorities will kll trash removed. The associaL very anxious to have all the lery looking pretty and clean for rial Day. PERSONAL NEWS NOTES Mr. M. L. Smith, Jr., in enjoying ? visit to New York City. Dr. T. (J. Kershaw and Mr. Bailey of Augusta were visitors in town last Sunday. Misses Arabel and Elisabeth Kennedy visited friends lust week-end at Barnwell. Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Soweil and children have returned home from a visit to Carlisle. Mr. and Mrs. George Khume and Mrs. Boykin Khume were visitors in Charlotte Tuesday. Dr. John W. Corbett has returned from a visit to Baltimore and other points at the North. Miss Myrtle DesChamps has returned to Sumter after a visit to her aunt, Mrs. C. W.' Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Barnes who have been residing in Georgetown have returned to Camden. Mrs. N. J. Coan of Spartanburg was a week-end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mra. B. P. DeLoache. Mr. Charlie Little, one of Camden's most noted polo players, is now in Rye, N. Y., where he will spend some time. Mrs. S. W. Van Landingham and Mrs. B. C. Brasington have returned home from a visit to Washington, D. C. Mrs. t). M. Coleman and Miss Zuleme Rhame were visitors in Orangeburg during the past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brunson of Chicago are visiting Mrs. Brunsoh's mother, Mra. WiHUm M. Shannon. Mrs. T. A. Spivey of St. Petersburg, f'la., has been visiting her grand-daughter, Mrs. Charles T. Green. Mrs. Edwin Kerrison and Mrs. Buist Kerrison of Charleston are house guests of the former's sister, Mrs. Blakeney Zemp. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smith and children of Columbus, Ga., and Mr. L. R. Whitaker of Raleigh were recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Bruce. Mrs. Julia Long Knapp has closed her home, Deare Place, for the season. Mrs. Knapp left on Tuesday, motoring with friends to New York. - Mr. Howard T^rowecr -ia back on the job at the Kedfearn Motor company after a pleasant visit to his old home in Richmond, Va., and other points North. Mr. and Mrs. Sherbourne Yardley and son of Greensboro, N. C., are spending some time -with Mrs. Yardley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kfeland. L^ast Friday night Misses Betty Haile, Agnes DePass, Mrs. Julia Long Knapp, Messrs. B. B. Clarke, Jr., and James DeLoache motored to Darlington to a dance. Friends of Mrs. G. A. Partin will be pleased to know that she is rapidly recuperating from an operation for appendioBis at th??.(ijCamden hospital last week. Her sister, Mrs. Luther Cook, of Harlem, Ga., is on a visit to her during her illness. After a very pleasant visit in Winnsboro at the home of her brother, Mr. Adickes Kirkland, Mrs. Jack Whitaker and daughter, Anne, returned to Camden last Tuesday, bringing with them Mrs. Kirkland and little daughter for a visit to relatives here. Mr. Kirkland motored over last Sunday for the day and night, returning to Winnsboro on Monday with his family. Next Sunday is Mother's Day Don't fol&B&o wear a flower next ' Sunday in memory of your mother? whether she be living or dead. A white flower for the dekd and a red flower for the living. - -i v ? Moves To East Walnut Street Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Evans have reeved from their former home on Vair street to a newly erected cottage on East Walnut street. Their telephone number is 283. I ____________^mm ii iiBmsaMBra YOUTH GBTS CAKNKGIK AWARD Attempt?<1 To Have Life of Dr. II. |{. , Kerrivon of Charleuton ! Greenwood, May H.?Curt?* L. 1 Bradley, 1ft, son Mr. and Mrs. * A. W. Hrudk-y, of Troy, this county, ' has been awarded $1,600 and a bronze 1 medal by the Carnegie Hero bund * Commission for his attempt to save 1 the life of Dr. H. Ji. Kerrison, 42, ' of Charleaton, who wua drowned in Cooke'a pond near Troy on June 20, 1024. News of the awarding of the medal wax received on Saturday and , today official information was re- I, ceived that he alat^ would be given ] $1,600 for educational purposes, to be 1 used as directed by the commission. ^ Curtis was only twelve years old at 1 the time of his heroic act. Dr. Kerrison, who had formerly lived at Troy where he was pharmacist in the drug store.of the youth's father, and who was on a visit to friends, had gone to the pond with a party to go in bathing. He could not swim and, while wading, stepped into water over his head. Curtis swam thirty feet to KeVridon, grasped his, hiuul jand attempted to pull him out, but the hold slipped. Kerrison then grabbed the boy, but was unable to secure u grip and the two became separated. Curtis let himself go under water and rose six feet from Kerrison, who sank and was drowned. M. L. Smith Named Highway Prober Columfbia, May 4.?Completion of a committee to make a thorough investigation of the state highway department, called for by the legislature was announced today at the office of Governor Richards. Three committemen were appointed by the governor, as provided for the by the resolutions. They are: Mendel t,. Smith, Camden, former circuit judge; J. A. Spruill, Chesterfield, former state senator, and K. Mitchell Seabrook, Charleston, a former imember of the legislature. The two other members of the committee are iSenator Richard M. Jefferies, Walterboro, appointed by Lieut. Gov. T. Bothwell Butler, and Representative W. W. Tripp of Anderson county, appointed by Speaker John K. Hamblin. It is expected the committee will meet and organize week after next. It is authorized to investigate all phases of the highway department's activities since its formation ten years ago. Mrs. DePass Hostess A delightful bridge affair of the week was gTVcn 'oft Tuesday-afternoon by Mrs. W. Lambert DePass at her home on North Fair street. Thefe were six tables of players. The top score, a handsome hand-painted card table cover, was won by Mrs. Clarence Dunn, while the consolation prize was carried off by Mrs. W. L. Goodale. The consolation prize was a hand-painted luncheon set. The rooms were filled with fragrant roses and were thrown ensuite. The hostess served a salad course. Southern Publishes Capitol Scenes The Southern Railway system has published in a handsome booklet, entitled ^Washington, the Nation's Capital," sonic twenty-seven of the exquisite drawings of Washington scenes by E. H. Suydam, with introduction and descriptive text by Charles Moore, chairman of the national commission of fine arts. B. H. Todd, district passenger agentv ban a few spare copies which he will gladly furnish free while his supply lasts to persons interested who will inquire in person or by mail at'his office, 1307 Main street, Columbia. Captured Car and Booze City and county police co-operating Wednesday morning captured an Oldsmobile coupe, together with two ' quarts of Scotch liquor. The driver, giving his name as J. T. Small, and claiming Savannah as his home wai plaeed under arrest. The arrest? was made on Green street between Broad and Lyttleton. Small put up a ca?li bond of $300 for the dounty and $10C for the city. The car was mortgaged 1 property and he also put up $10C bond for the car and was allowed to go. Engagement Announced The engagement of Miss Frances Wanna maker of St. Matthews to llertH-rt Smith of Clover was announced ?t the junior-senior banquet of Chl:ora college held at the Jefferson tote I ballroom, Columbia, Friday eveling. The wedding will tal^e place lune Miss Wannamakcr has many friends in Camden where she las often visited at the home of her nster, hfra. W. L. Dei'ass, Jr. A MEMORIAL The Woman's Auxiliary of liethesdu Presbyterian church, Camden, S. C., h rough its committee composed of Mrs. Henrietta M. Sill, Mrs. Emily A. Kemp, Mrs. Margretta G. Little, wish Lo inscribe the following tribute to Lhc memory of Miss Sallie W'hltaker McDowall: At the dawn of a new day, April m 20, 1027, the sweet, gentle spirit of our friend, and co-worker took its flight to that Celestial City whose js builder and maker is God. We feel (. sure that for her there was no dark valley of shadows, only a glorious awakening in the dawn of eternal day. Quiet, modest, unassuming, she found her way iuto the hearts of all with whom she came in contact. None knew her but to love her. " ,Be it resolved, first, That we have a lost one of our most useful members, n one who with her sweet disposition, a and untiring efforts was always ready to lend a helping hand. Second, That her life of loving it service which has been so suddenly n cut off is an irreparable loss to the t| church, the Sunday school and Auxiliary. Third, That we extend our deepest u sympathy to her sorrowing loved tl ones and pray that the Peace of God d which passeth all understanding may be theirs. Fourth, That this memorial be placed on our minutes and a copy be _ sent to her family. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Superintendent J. G. Richards, Jr., and his associates of the Camden High school, Mrs. F. W. Chapman, Missfe* "-M. Alberta Team, Brooke Jor>e*, Ethel Mace MurchUon, Margaret F. Worcester, Ella Dunn, Etta^D. Zenip, Agnes D. Coi4>ett, Louise Johnson, Isabel Bunkley and L. W. McFadden have drafted the following resolutions on the death of Cecelia Wlllingham, one of the pupils of their school: "Whereas God in His Wisdom and Love has removed from our high school A>Celia W illingham, be it resolved: "That we, the faculty and superintendent of the High school, truly appreciate the pleasing and attractive personality of this beautiful young life. "That her gentleness, courtesy and sincerity will be an inspiration to our school. "That we are grateful for her exof . loving thoughtfulnaas and readiness to work for the good of others. "That we extend our. sympathy to the bereaved family and that a copy of these resolutions be sent them." | Mrs. drover C. Nabors of Clinton visiting tit the home of Mrs. (I. F. ooley. I . 1). C. Met With Mrs. '/.nop The John 1>. Kennedy chapter, 'nited Daughters of the Confederacy, eld its regular meeting on Monday fternoon at the home of Mrs. W. Lobin Zemp with Mrs. John Nettles nd Mrs. Willis Sheorn as ussistant osteasea. This being the last meetig before Memorial Day the afteroon was given to arrangements for he Veterans' dinner on the tenth of lis month and the program for the sual exercises at the cemetery where he speeches are made and the graves ecorated. Thia year Dr. D. M. Douglas, pres idcnt of the University of South Carolina, will deliver the address. The U. I). C. Medal given for the Ibeat essay on Jefferson Davis, written by high school students will be j>resented by Mrs. N. C. Arnett. Miss liaise Jennings will recite the class poem. There was no historical program tat Mrs. John Smith delighted the ctuqster with several piano selections among these being "The Song of Stone Mountain." Delicious ices and cakes were served by Miss Rebecca Zemp, daughter of the hostess, Miss Virginia Nettles and Miss Virginia Haile. The next moot* ing will be on the first Monday laJune at the home of Misses Leila and Charlotte Shannon with Mrs. llwctay Tindal as assistant hostess. ijlrtal anil JJpruimal Npuih ^ by MU3. W. BitA'lTOM fo LOACH ,u;h page ehould be telephone to No. 261-J between houra of *Q ?t>d I'd In the morning. Iiestic Theatre Friday, May <>. | MkBARET" ? Starring Gilda *ho is the greatest single of the screen today, in latest and best picture of gay ' in a ubaret. Gilda will thrill ^^ in this wonderful little picture. was good in "Aloma" but you like her much better in "CabAlso comedy, "Pass The ?pling8." Saturday, May 7. SOMEWHERE IN 80N0RA" ^Kere's the greatest "Western pic that Ken Maynard has yet ap i^d in. Ken Maynard is classed l>'majority of critics as being greatest cowboy on the screen he proves, it in Somewhere in lora," his latest Western thrill Don't miss it. Also comedy, *rley Chase in "Forgotten Swee* Monday, May 9. i SEN S ATION SEEK ERS"? h an all star cast. This is a ^dy drama that is a knockout ? picture that you have been '"ng to see. YouH like this en "'nlng picture of Sensation ^s- Also Pathe News. * Tuesday, May 10. ? >HE NIGHT BRIDE"?Starr Marie Prevoat in a aippy meloHj^tic romance that skips thru a " * of exciting events that even "y lands the hero and the girl in a deserted castle at mid *1 A story packed with thrills ^^apense and fast action. Also Wednesday, May 11. FRISCO SALLEY LEVY"? *o Baby Contest Nighty Have Camera Man to visit your liM? anc^ ta^e B P'cture your at our expense. This picture Jour child will be shown on the al this theatre Wednesday B,^e prettiest child will,be ' $2.60 in gold. The cam* 18 now in^Caimden and will I vJn until next Wednesday. VU Want your child photographBr r?VeSonr ?<Wre?? at the Box E,n ^55? we will send the camera ?dasiot|Ur No increase in Special Prices Beginning May 4th and continuing through May 21st special prices on Permanent Waves will be as follows: Bobbed Hair . $12.00 Long Hair . , $10.00 Camden Beanty Parlor Phone 149 ? ' ' * JhJSk Mothers Treat Colds The New "Direct" Way No Longer Necessary to "Don" Children With Internal Medicines to Break Colds. Children's digestions are easily upset by too much "dosing." Vicks VapoRub being externally applied, does not upset little 6tomaehs. At the first sign oi UUU|>, WUIC Li II Udl, or any other cold trouble, fcpply Vicka freely. There is nothing to swallow? you just "rub it on." V9CKS VapoRub Qn? HM.mam Jits ?wo YkAaar - J v , V r* i ? - c BASE BALL Saturday, May 7,3:30 P. M. * Wateree Base Ball Park Charlotte, N. C. (&?) Vs.Wateree Mills Band to Furnish Music ADMISSION TO ALL 25c Why Tlrestowe Dealer* $ Sew? You Better and Save You Mhney ' :t| WE kno^V tires?how to select the best?how to help ypu take care of them, ^ ~^f! and get the most out of them. We; sell Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires _ 4jl and Tubes?also Oldfield Tires and Tubes. , Both Firestone and Oldfield Tires are scientifically designed and maou- . * factured by The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Mr. Harvey S. Firestone is President and active head of the Company and under his management many ' la* . . ? -? outstanding developments and improvements tor economy# safety and comfort In tires have bean made. He is the acknowledged leader In lowering tire costs and fought almost a lone battle to secure tower crude rubber prices from a foreign monopoly. He has saved, and is saving, millions of * r|8 dollars every year for car owners. Through the Firestone policy of selling and distributing direct to dealers through 149 Factory Branches and Warehouses# we receive fresh# clean stocks of tires of the highest quality at prices which are the lowest in the history of the industry* and . we pass these advantages in quality and low price ' r&M on to our customers. BUY NOW! ? T-' -V Gum-Dipped Tire Prices Lowest in History "^8 City Filling Station i Cor. DeKalb and Lyttleton Camden, S. C. [ ; T . | Note Low Pries* on OldSield Tires They Cost You No More I Than Ordinary Tires 30x3 Fabric $ 5.85 30x3 1-2 Fabric ? ?4.85 30x3 1-2 Regular Cord 7.35 32x4 Cord 13.40 4.40|21 Balloon 8.45 5.25j21 Balloon $15.35 6.00|21 Balloon 18.35 Oldfleld Tubes are also priced very low Mads la the great economical Vlrrctom Factories at Akron cod carry tire Standard Tire Warranty - ' ' ... ^