Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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iOCIETY NEWS aTllr*. FrfMM M. B. Wooten I ^ Trlfphone No, 1JS-W L^Anderiioii^KnfOfOittflit" ^ jounce men t of widwpr^ad in the .South i< made by Mrs. Edward Saunders lh0( Greenville, formerly of AtfflgM the engagement of their fEter, Sophie Whitford, io HalmS Tindal Anderson of SummerW?the marriage to take place in ill Street is the only daughter )ir ahd Mr8, ,stre?t and was an llir,pledged -beHJp in Atlanta so[rT^uring her residence in that tl* jir. Anderson is the oply son of . ^ Mrs. William Halstqad Anrson of'Summerton, and his only, rttri* Mr*- Hehry 'Savage, Jr., of mien, formerly Miss Elizabeth Anirtoo 1". . g^Tand Mrs. Wilson Hosts v-r ? ; ^ Wednesday evening of last ttk Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wilson envied with three tables of bridge , jkeir home on Lyttleton street. ^ fall flowere were arranged in t living room where the guesU ere delightfully entertained. Mrs. Basil Bruce won the top ?r? prise and Mrs. Dess Goodale ,t the consolation. After cards, detious refreshments were served. get at Home of Mrs. Lindsay The Junior Welfare Workers held Kir first fall meeting on Friday (ternoon at the residence of Mrs. jttles Lindsay. It was decided at it meeting that the members would Ae one dozen baby gowns and one da kimonas and give to the Carpuhospital to meet the needs there, flu all business was discussed the ltd* of officers for the coming gras in order. Mrs. Henry SavJr., was elected president; Mrs. K. de Loach, vice president; j.B. M. Smith, secretary and Mrs. . L Goodale, treasurer. Ma Llewellyn Hostess to Club Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn was. hostess ut Thursday afternoon at her bridge lab. An artistic arrangement of innias, red lilies and Michaelmas lilies attractively decorated the uge living room in which the guests isemMed. After cards, were .laid Mt a delicious chicken salad and wed course was served. Attractive dace cards bearing, the name of the wst were placed on each plate. Hher guests besides the club memeri were: Mrs,. W. L. Goodale, Mrs. 'rank M. Wooten, Mrs. R. B. Pitts nd Mrs. D. 0. Houser. Irs. Trotter Entertains For Guest Mrs. Withers Trotter was the. arming hostess on last Thursday irning when -?he eutertained at two bles of bridge for her attractive use guest, Miss Ellen Jervey, of larleston. Pretty, fall flowers were ranged in the large living room and n porch where the> games were ayed. A delicious luncheon was *ed the guests, who included : isses Margaret Mills, Mrs. B. M. nith, Mrs. :Ch)^l?rMTS,:'Sr' ed McLeod, Mrs. Charlie Green, r*. W. L. DePass, Jr., and Mrs. ortimer Muller. Miss Mills won! e top score prize and Miss Jervey presented with a lovely gift. Be Sure and Visit the Market The ladies of the Community Mar-. et are offering a very fine outlay * vegetables from their fall gareach Saturday at the market, rhich opens at 9 o'clock. This week % expect to have for your selecton fresh tomatoes, carrots, New aland spinach, string beans, but*r heans. sweet potatoes and in the 5CU!tr)' line fryers, dressed hens," Gu: flowers can be purchased or -.v.jers given for future de;e ' . T , best in layer cakes also l&rei ; ^n,<?riained at Bridge for Guest i^n ;as' Friday afternoon Sfifs. -W. ^ Lexander entertained at bridge V101- guest, Mrs. Pressley Millen, ^ar'?tte. Four tables *were arin an autumn setting of flow^ blden rod predominating^ Mrs. " * Mcleod won highest score jjf* Lillian Hannah, of Naahr cut low. The guest of "honor I remembered with a souvenir occasion.- A delicious salad Qr*c was served b? the hostess at conclusion of the games. ?. ~? < > l? ' , Affairs For Bride-Belect lal interest centers this week I, next week in the wedding of ^ iarriet* Harrington Lipscomb fg Harold Green Dotteror, of Chark# , C'' *^ch-will take place htr iS** SatfU*"day evening, Octh, at Grace Episcopal church. J* partiee giren for Miss LipTt ** Mr. Drttw l?d tb. ceil01 the week's calendar. ? personal Mention >N Mr?' C. P. DuBo*e returned home WWp'New York- Tuesday morning Xterv a yisit to her daughter, Mies y singleton, who is spending several months there. Miss I,ois Latham, of Kasley, ?rrived in Camden this week and will have charge of the first grade B. section in the public school. Miss Latham has been ill for the past few weeks and her friends here are happy to have her back again. She is with Mrs. J. B. Wallace on Broad street for the winter. Mrs. W. H. Harris will arrive in Camden the latter part of this week. She has been spending the summer at Atlantic iCity. Miss fAtfnes DePass has .returned home from Churlotte, where she has been visiting friends. Mr. and. Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn will leave on (Saturday -for Boston, Masswhere Mr. Llewellyn will attend the American Legion National Convention. He, has the honor of being State Commander of the American Legion. Mrs. A. S. Davidson spent Wednesday in Gastonia yith her son, Mr. John Stevens Davidson, who is in buftiness there, ? Miss Charlotte 'Boykin, who has been spending the summer here with her sister, Mrs. Henry Beard, left this week for Charleston. She will enter the Roper hospital training school for nurses this month. Col. and Mrs. Clark Willikms, of Greenwich, Conn., are spending this* week here at their home, "The Cedahj and the Pines." They have as their guests, Major and Mrs. Harvey Simson, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Biaekall, of New York; and Mrs. Willcocks, of Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Williain Ancrum and daughter, Miss Margaret Ancrum, left"on Wednesday for Charleston, where they will join Captain Ancrum, who is Commander of the U. S. S. "Whitney", and will be stationed in Charleston for the next four months. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Russell will . %' . 1 arrive in Camden this week and will be in their attractive home "Millbank", for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Boykin and sons arrive cl 'here this week after a delightful three months spent abroad. Mrs. J. B. Kelly, of Bishopville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Carrie M. Davis on Monday. . Miss .Evelyn Mpseiey is attending business college lit Charleston;. Mr. and Mrs. Pressley Millen, of Charlotte, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Alexander last week. 'Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Zemp visited in Spartanburg last week end with their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Zemp, who is attending Converse college, i Miss Lillian Hannah, of Nashville, is the guest of Mrs. W. E. Jackson on Hampton avenue. Mr. John R. Todd -jvas a visitor here at his home last week. Friends of little 'Miss Betty Barnett will be glad to learn she is recovering nicely from an appendix operation at the Camden hospital. Mr. M. H. Heyman has gone to New York for a two weeks visit. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hough on September 21st, a daughter. She has been ifamed Elizabeth Beatrice Hough. Mr. and -Mrs. D. J. Salley, Jr., Misses Willie Witherspoon and Ivalee Fairey were week end guests in Camden of Mr. and Mrs. Witherspoon.? Orangeburg Times-Democrat. Mrs. W. L. Goodale and Miss Jean Harris have gone to Washington, D. C., where Miss Jean Harris will enter Mt. Vernon Seminary for this term. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Moore and son, of Conway, were guests here last week at the home of Mrs. Moore's father, Mr. H. C. Hardy, on North Main street. Mrs. David Williams left this week 'for ."Baltimore whore^she will; undergo treatment lit Johiift; Rofllkrris hos*: pital. Mr. and Mrs. A, A. Sanders, of Sumter, were quests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jenkins. Library Hours to Change The librarian of the Camden Public Library announces that on Monday, October 6th, the hours during which the library will be open are as follows: Morning 10 o'clock to noon; nfternoon 3 o'clock to 5 o'clock. All patrons of the library are asked to bear these changes in mind. Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Friday afternoon, October 3rd, at 4 o'clock at Legion Hall on DeKalb street. All members are urged to be pres<^tTa^ww*<\h business is to be discussed. ^ Hagood?Ifuckabee Aynor, Sept. 27??->Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hagood, of Aynor, announce the engagement of their daughter, Misa Helen Hagood, and Norman M. Hucka bee of Camden. Holiness Minister / Crosses The Bar Itev. H. K. Frith, aged 37 years who several years ago, established s church between the two cottoi mills, known as the Free Will Bap tist Holiness church or Iioly Hollers died ut home near the Hermitage mill village on Tuesday of last week and was buried in the Camden eeme tery on Wednesday, services beint conducted by Rev. L. Johnson. Hev. Frith was a giant in physique born in Abbeville county 37 year* ago. His activities created quite a sensation on the mill hill where hr erected a tent of sacks and curiout crowds -from town a ltd county linec the National highway at his nightlj meetings. Later a church was built and his followers worship there still The end came to the minister or Tuesday night, September 23rd. after a short illness caused by numerous carbuncles. Of late he had been conducting a store ou south York street It is said that it was the last wist of the minister that he not be car-' ried to an undertaking establishment Accordingly the Evans Funeral Hom< embalme^ the body at his late residence. It was also the wish of FritV that he be laid away in a home-mad< casket. Tuesday morning a casket measuring seven feet in length waf built at the Guy Planing Mill anc Lumber company and the late reverend now sleeps in a casket made o pine in the old Quaker cemeter.y. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Betty Horn Frith, and the following sons and daughters, Horace, age 12; Louise, 9; Bessie 7; Maggie 5; Lero) 2; and Robert Brooks, age 2 months. He is also survived by one brother, G M. Frith, of Camden, and two sisters Mrs. L. M. MeNair, of Williston, S C., and Miss Bernice Frith, of Augus ta, Ga. It is said that he passed out witl the love of God flaming in his hearl as he "journeyed to the other side.' " - 1 Bride-Elect Horibr Guest One of the loveliest tea's of th< season was that given by Miss Kit DeLoache at her home on Fair street on Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock in honor of Miss Harriet Lipscomb, whose marriage on October 18th is one of social interest here. The home was decorated with a profusion of garden flowers. Miss Jumelle Hails, Miss Mary' Goodale and Miss Lipscomb welcomed the guests at the door. Miss Kit DeLoache and Mrs. R. B. Thurman received in the din!The table was covered cloth and in the center of pink roses, silver canaolding pink tapers and ates -with colored confecvely carried out the color yellow and pink. Mrs. jscomb, mother of the led at the coffee urn and -elect was lovely in a n with hat to match and ache wore a chiffon in de. Around fifty guests g- the afternoon. gement Announced. mas Jefferson Lipscomb invitations to the marr daughter, Harriet HfarMr. Harold Green Dotter leston, S. C.r Saturday, b, at eight thirty o'clock, piscopal church, Camden. >n Elected New Officers t meeting of the "Citynization" was held on Frig, September 26, at the tist church. Only three ere represented, the Methteree Baptist and First Camden, but it is hoped oung people of the differnations of the vicinity will ! future meetings. The ^ to form ; an organization e of interest to the young n all churches, were elected' as follows: Mr. L. N. Harwelljsecond ent, Miss Mary Sparrow; Miss Willie Moore; treasMargaret "Billings; pianist, < Riggins; reporter, Miss Gardner. ? -ill be a chorist and a first lent elected later. There two committees appointed esident. First, one for se v members and the interest ablic, which included Miss rrow, chairman; Miss Mar ings and Mr. Lexie McCasie second committee is U the by-laws of the Uniot\ es Rev. John Littlejohn Mrs. Lexie McfCatfkill, Miss Stogner. and Miss Atli< dd. xt meeting will be held or rening,. October 17, at 8 o' be Wateree Baptist church is cordially invited, to at - . .. ? ? ?.. n ? .r-? -- - - ~ ' I Bethune Mews Notes Told by Correspondent Bethune, S. C., Oct. 1.?The BeJ thune Chapter IJ. D. C. held the first meeting of the season at the home of j M r?, M. G. King on last Wednesday . afternoon, Mrs. King and Mrs. T, R.! Bethune being joint hostesses. The program was composed of the follow-'x ing numbers: A reading, "What Fort Fisher Meant to the Confederacv," by Mrs. J. D. Laflfitte; vocal' solo, "The Old Oaken Bucket," by 1 Mrs. T. R. Bethune; reading, "The' Battle of Richmond," by Mrs. E. Z. I Truesdell. At the conclusion of the program a sweet course was served by the hostesses. Mrs. Rr K. Tompkins, district organizer for tho C. C. met with a group of children at the home of Mrs I 1). M. Mays last Friday afternoon | for the purpose of organizing a local chapter, The following officers were elected: Margaret Truesdell, president; Harriett Mays, vice president; j Marguerite Foster, secretary; France* Bethune, treasurer. Mrs. T. R. Bethune was made leader and it was decided to call the organization the Gilliam Benjamin King Chapter. The parent-teacher association was organized last Wednesday afternoon. A short program was given. A group of songs by the school girls; reading by Edith Clyburn; vocal solo by Miss Stella Bethune. The following officers were reelected: President, Mrs. D. M. Mays; vice president, Mr. It. It. Burns; secretary, Mrs. Ralph McCaskill; treasurer, Mrs. J. L. King. In the future the uieftings will be held on the second .Monday evening in each month, j The members of the Kpworth I League enjoyed a delightful party at I the home of Miss'-E^ith Clyburn last Friday evening. A number of interesting contests featured the evenI ing's entertainment. Among those I winning prizes were Miss Eloiso I Miller and Mr. G. H. McDaniel. Miss Edith Clyburn and Mr. Gregg King. Sandwiches and ice tea were served the guests during the evening. Mr. D. M. Mays left on Monday evening for a trip to Washington, D. C. [ Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Barnes and I children of Georgetown were weekI end guests in the home of Mr. and I Mrs. G. H. Haney. Miss Myrtle Salters of Johnston visited Miss Frances Savernnce last week. Mrs. Leonard Yarbrough of Hartsville wag the week end guest of her sister, Mrs. A. B. Bethune. j Mr. and Mrs. J.,D. Laffltte spent I last week-end visiting relatives at Cope, S. C. Neil Trusdell has returned to the I Presbyterian College after spending 1 several days at home on a sick fur } lough. I iMr. and Mrs. L. S. King of HartsLville spent the week-end with Mr. I King's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Kin*. J Mrs. J. E. Severance spent several I days recently with relatives in Bishopville. T ! Mr. and Mrs. George Haney and children, of Hartsville, were Sunday guests of Mr. G. H. Haney and family. June Truesdell, n student at Presbyterian college, spent the week end I at home. He had^ as his truest Mr. Perry, of Kershaw, who is a fellow , student at that institution. | Mrs. J. D. .Gaffrbte and Miss Mary Arthur spent last Thursday in Columbia. Box Supper There will be a box supper held at the home of Mr. Cleve Godwin, near the airport, on Friday night, October 3rd. Proceeds- go for the benefit of Malvern Hill Church. Whitewash Government formula: Slake onehalf bushel of quicklime or lump lime with boiling water, keeping it j covered during the process; strain, | and add 1 peck of salt dissolved in warm water. Boil 3 pbunds of ground rice in water to a thin paste; dissolve in wnqp water one-half pound of Spanish whiting and one pound of clear glue; mix these stall together and let the mixture stand for several days. Keep the wash thus prepared In a kettle or port-' able furnace and when used put it on as hot aa possible with a brush, says Henry D. Green, county agent. , ' ^ L. U I I ? I i i mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? ? Blue Suits V I I . *' for Men and I Young Men % ?. ft n.<? ' / ' y .g,?? $111.75 Extra Panto, $4.98 . The ever appropriate, ever pleasing "Blue** ,6. . nd sever mo pleasing as in the smart models we are now shewing. The fabrics are distinctive. . workmanship is of as unusually high quality. I ^ For, those whose fancy runs to other shades, choice is ample in tans, browns and greys, equally smart aai ?nana! in value. J.C. Penney Company, Inc. 1014 Broad Street Camden, S. C. t """" ? ' 1 m 11 ' " " STATEMENT T ~ Of the Condition of-The II BANK OF CAMDENl I Located at Camden, S. C., at the Close of I I Business September 24, 1930 II 1 ,\ RESOURCES I j Loan3 and Discounts $878,610.16 ! J I :-Overdrafte~ 1, ?59.00 | I Bonds and .Stocks Owned by Bank 119,976.75 I j Furniture and Fixtures * w 15,692.21 11 ' Banking Housed..." !...; 54,000.00 j Other Real Estate Owned ? . 33,360.05 j j I Cash on hand and due from Banks 97,284.61 || j Checks and Cash Items 10,618.27 j J r- TOTAL ... $1,210,695.05 11 I LIABILITIES I I t Capital Stock Paid In r $100,000.00 \ j j I Surplus Fund r?. 100,000.00 j J | M Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses <111(1 Taxes Paid 24,691.01 j j I j | Dividends Unpaid - 92.00 IB j \- Individual Deposits Subject to Check .; 336,692.60 || Time Deposits 619,219.44 ? j I j Total Deposits 955,912.04 j I Bills Payable, including Certificates for Money Borrowed... 30,000.00 j j I TOTAL $1,210,695.05 - I STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA j I ? I COUNTY OF KERSHAW I I Before me came H. G. Cafrison, Jr., Cashier of the above named bank, who, being I I fl duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said j i ; : I bank, as shown by the books of said bank. | i I H. G. GARRISON, JR., | I Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of October, 1930. i I / C. H. YATES, > I Notary Public for South Carolina . I Correct Attest: I . I H. G. CARRISON * j | ) I. . _ R. B. PITTS Directors ! | W. G. WIIiSON II I II I >