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GIBSON'S ij Valentine ^ Cards 1 GREAT VARIETY NEW IDEAS W. Robin Zemp's Drug Store Prescription Drug gists Phone 30 Delivery in City r '?>?> jr ? 1 . - J. A Joint Birthday IHnner. i . 1 Lust Sunday was indeed a "Home (Soaring Hay," at the home of Mr. a*d Mrs. R. M. Drakeford, when their children and grandchildren gathered at the old home for u surprise birthday dinner. Mr. and Mr*. Drakeford did not understand just what it was all ubout until they were invited into the yard where a gracious feast had been prepared and was being served in picnic style. Mr. and Mr*. Drakeford received many useful and pretty presents which were expressions of love and esteem. Those present were: Mr. Sam Itrakeford; Mr. and Mrs. John Drakeford and little lx>uise of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Drakeford and daughter, Margaret Drakeford, of C*md?n; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence llornsby and family; Mr. and Mrs. Lako Holland and family; Mr. and Mr*. McKiuley Hornsby and Mr. Bill Drakeford, Misses Isabel I^athan and Vashti Joye. "I" . - J All the children and grandchildren were present except Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keith I)rakcford, who were absent due to illness.?Contributed. Man Jumps From Plane Mucon, <Iu., Jan. 23.?With scores of persons watching the maneuvers of u plane piloted by Jack Ashcraft, rvear here late today, S. (Irantland Irwin, 30, of Birmingham, Ala., either jumped or fell 1,200 feet to his death. The body struck the Central of Ceorgia Kuilway tracks and terra cotta station, near here, and when witnesses reached the spot he was dead. Ashcraft, a veteran pilot, tonight in giving his version of the accident, said that Irwin had made two attempts to jump from the plane, before his body finally plunged to the earth, but that he had dissuaded him. The third time Irwin climbed out of the cockpit he crawled out on a wing, Ashcraft said, then shouting "It's all over now," dropped toward the earth. Frank P. Holland, owner of Hollands Magazine, died at Dallas, Texai, Wednesday. y REGARDING YOUR DIET To enjoy good health, maintain a .sufficient and uniform weight and always feel fit, it is necessary to make a study of diet. Since good bread is essential and first to be considered you I (can safely decide now to eat our brand of bread to the exclusion of all other kinds. You get it fresh every day and we assure you that it is the best. Ask Your Grocer For Kreain Krust Bread Electrik Maid Bake Shop UK I'll INK NKWS Siftm bUrwt M T?M By Our Rtfihr OwT?y??4?t Bethune, Jan, Zi.?The Teacher's Hewing Club mat with MiMary Arthur on Tuesday evening Of la#t week. At the conclusion of the work period, the hostess served divinity salad and crackers. Miss Lois Watts was guest of bonor at this meeting. On last Friday afternoon Mrs. Mayo Davis entertained for her Sunday school cla^s with u delightful party. A doaeh or more Misses, were included in the guest list and, after playing a number of interesting games, they were served by Mrs. Davis, with hot chocolate, sandwiches and candies. Mrs. J. 1). Lafltte was hostess to the Study Circle of the Methodist women on Thursday afternoon of last week. After an hour spent in study, Charlotte russe, angel cake and crystalized russe, angel cake by the hostess. , The January meeting of the Bethune chapter of the U. D. C- was held at the home of Mrs. M. 0. Ward on last Wednesday afternoon. At this meeting it was decided that the chapter would offer a priae to the students of the Bethune high school for the best essay on some phase of the Confederate war, this, with other details, is to be decided 'by the Historical committee. When all business had been disposed of, the meeting was turned over to Miss Stella Bethune, historian, and, this being so near the date of the anniversary of Lee's birthday, the following appropriate program was given: Poem, "Soldiers Led by Lee," Mrs. R. R. Tompkins; Letters of Lee, Mrs. A. B. McLaurin; Solo, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," Miss Stella Bethune accompanied on piano by Mrs. J. C. Foster; Reading, "The Sword of Lee," M iss Beulah Pennington; Paper, | "Three Confederates and What We Owe to Them," Miss Callie Yarborough. At the conclusion of the program, ambrosia with whipped cream and fruit cake were served. I^ast week was u busy time with both teachers and pupils in the schools of this town, this being the mid-term examination period. As the reports come in there is much joy, and some regret as usual, among the pupils. Mr. Bascomb Best and family left Monday for Harlsville where they will make their home in the future. They will he greatly missed in Bethune, where they have lived so long, and the best wishes of the people go with them to their new home. Mr. T. R. Bethune and family will occupy thg Best residence, and Mr. Harley King and family will move into the houses vacated by Mr. Bethune. Mr. Lester King and Miss Allie Hyatt of Columbia spent Sunday with relatives here. I Mr. J. M. Clyburn made a business; trip to Monroe, N. C\, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Outlaw and I Mrs. Henry Wett attended the funeral of their niece, Mine Jferie Lacoete, of Virginia, who wee buried in Harteville on Monday afternoon. Mr. lianey, a citizen of thie town, has been quite eick for some daye with measles and influenza. There seem* to be quite an epidemic of measles in the surrounding comJbunity The Rev. M. H. Gunter spent several days last week in Greeuville attending the Southern Baptist Sunday school conference which was held in that city. Mrs. Ix)ve Hearon spent a part of last week in Bishopville, the guest of her father, Mr. Kd Davis. Mrs. H. R. Randolph and little daughter of Umur are the guests of Mrs. Randolph's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Severance. TEACHERS TO MEET County Association to Hold Sessions Here Saturday, February 4 The next meeting of the Kiershaw County Teachers' association will convene in the Camden school Auditorium at 12 o'clock noon, on Saturday, February 4. After the preliminary meeting, at which delegates to represent Kershaw County at the state teachers' association will be elected, the teachers will assemble by groups for a general discussion of the topics listed below: High school discussion, L. W. McFadden, leader. Topics for discussion: The Unruly Pupil in High School and a Remedy; Teaching of Mathematics in High School; Professional Training; English and Language in High School; Causes of Failure in High School; Promotion to High School from the Seventh Grade. Grammar Grade Division, Mrs. i Irene B. Truesdale, leader. Topics for discussion: What Seems to be Our Chief Trouble in Discipline? How can we Improve our Mathematics in the Grammar School? How can a teacher with several grades arrange her teaching time so as to g<& best results In her Mathematics Classes ? Some Suggestions About Music and Drawing in Rural Schools. Can Anyone make any Suggestions that will Improve the Teaching of Geography and Make it More Interesting? Penmanship in the Grammar Grades. How can we Grammar Grade Teachers Make Our Work Somewhat Uniform Throughout the County ? Silent Reading?Why do We Get Such Poor Results From Reading ? Primary Department, Miss May Boykin, Leader. Topic for discussion ?How Can Phonics be Continued in the Second and Third Grades? Silent Reading. Children's Play Time. Projects in the Primary Grades. Problems of Teachers with Three Grades. Incentives to Regular Attendance. How to Obtain Expression From Shy Children. The Quick Child ?the Slow Child. Writing. Singing, Rythm. Drawing, Construction. > ' ! Number Work. It is hoped that every teacher in the County can be present at this meeting, and that each will think over the topics outlined and be pre* pared to give to their fellow workers the benefit of their experience in the ] solution of the problems aHslng in their peculiar line of work. Entire Family Killed. Norwich, Conn., Jan. 23;?Seven persons were killed here tonight when their automobile plunged over Preston bridge into the Shetttcket river. The dead were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Whitaker of Norwich, and their five children, ranging in age from ten year to six months. Whitaker was driving the car which collided with the motorcycle of Harrison Preston, 19v of this city. Whitaker's car veered to< one side, going through a railing and fell into the river, 30 feet below. W ?I gg - J^JJLLL Pastor Return# Tb! The sixty-second annivt! .vice of the Mt. Moriah Bap! which was observed Sundi! 22, was all that we coi! The singing by both til choir and the Community! was very good. The i! Jud?e Smith was full t! thought and eloquently ! The crowd was large and! lection very good. The Mt. Moriah Baptist! through its pastor, desire*! thanks to the kind friend! their presence, contribution! vices rendered, helped hi ! this a great day in our 4$jj! J. \V. BOY KIN,! The Southern railway if! placed order for 5b Mikafr*! motives with the BaldwhW LAMOY'S 1 Filling Statiol Telephone 349-w |b Located on Columbia Road Wham The Detour Starts Standard Gas and OU Auto 4ccciiiH Fresh Country Eggs, perdozen~~~"T^H Fresh Creamery Butter, per pound .[ ;f Potatoes, 15 lbs, per peck M Purity Oatmeal, 1 package, 10c 3 fori Corn Flakes, 3 for I Del Monte Corn, tiny kernel, I i Peas, extra small, No. 2 can, I . 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