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I SOCIETY NEWS 1 I My Mrs. Frances M, B. Wooten I Telephone No, IS3-W Camden Girl Honored Mia* Elizabeth Zemp, of Camden, I ha> been honored by the student body I 0f Converse College, Spartanburg, I wheru\*he is a popular and outstandI inn member of the sophomore class. I She haV been electe<l head of one of I |)H. major sports, that of hockey, for I u)32-33. Miss Zemp has been outI $tamling in athletics during her two I years at Converse. Auxiliary To Meet On Friday, May 6th, the American I Ugion Auxiliary will hold their B monthly meeting at legion Hall, on I OcKalb street at 4 p. m. The hostI esses for the meeting will be Mrs. I Henry Heard and Mrs. llughey TinB da'- Al1 >nembers <are ul'Sed to atI tend this meeting. Pupils Name Omitted The name of Katherine Kennedy I was unintentionally omitted from the I honor roll as published in The ChronI jcle last wdek. She had an extepI tionally high average in her work. Visited Power Plant The tenth grade chemistry class I visited the power plant Tuesday, I May 3. The class enjoyed the trip I verv much. Mr .A. A. Reasonover I explained the workings of the plant B to the class. Hook Club Entertained lively among the affairs given B?1a>t week was an "open-air" lunchI eon given by Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, Jr., I to the members of The Book Club, I Thursday, at her cabin at Colonial I lake. The meeting was presided I over by Mrs. Kennedy, the president. After business the hostess served a I delicious fried chicken lunch with Notice U. D.C. Members I Ml members of the John D. KenI nedy Chapter U. D. C. who have I names of Confederate dead to make I wreaths for graves on May 10th, I Memorial Day, will please be sure to I make them and place on graves on I Monday afternoon. Those who have I not been given names will please I make three wreaths each and give to I Miss Bessie Young, at the cemetery I on Monday afternoon and she will I place them on the unknown Q#ffeder ate graves. Members are requested not to fail in this important task by I the president of the chapter. Wreaths To Be Made May 30th On account of the illness of the chairman on the committee to make wreaths for the graves of World war I dead for Memorial Day, the wreaths I will not be made for May 10th but I for May 30th, National Memorial I Day. Those wishing to place I wreaths on graves of deceased World war veterans on May 10th are re| ^'jested to make same' themselves. Shriners Go To Sumter On Friday, May 13th, the Shrine I club of Camden is to be the guest of the Sumter club at a meeting to I be held at Sunset Club, Sumter, at 7:30 o'clock. All members of the local shrine club have a cordial inviI tation to attend. Mrs. McCann Entertains Mrs. Matilda McCann delightfully entertained with three tables of bridge Wednesday afternoon at her I home on Hampton avenue. The livI ing room and dining room were attractively decorated with bowls of lowly mixed garden flowers. Mrs. I James Gandy held high score, Miss Grace Vesty, of Fairmont, N. C., held I ;r. a m ore. The consolation was cut bv Miss Charlotte Boykin. After a-.!-j the hostess, assisted by her ! water. Miss Marjorie McCann, and M Mary .lane Mackey, served a oua sweet course. I ] ITT No Change in Officers the exception of one transfer re police and subordinate city were re-elected at the meet-; ty council held Monday even-: l'uhwmHn L. K;-Barnes was' ried to the city water and; power plant in the place of Moseley, who is now With the ration department of the city - and light department. Leonard Mayer takes the position of Mr. Barnes on the police force. Met With Mrs. Bandar* The Sophie Zemp Circle met Tuesday afternoon at the home pf Mrs. G. Sanders on Fair street. The theme of the devotional period "Loyalty" and Mrs. W. R. DeLonche gave a helpful discuasion basest her remarks on the twelfth chap ter of Matthew. v Mrs. E. b. Bnddin had the leaflet(i* the afternoon and grave from it fact* concerning prohibition and conuc'-ed an open discussion. After the business session the hostserved delicious refreahments ! Young Camden Lady Died Here On Fridav ? " x- ; I The announcement of the death of i Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson Savage, which occurred at 6 o'clock at the Camden hospital last Friday afternoon brought genuine sorrow to a wide circle of friends not only in Camden, but also throughout the | state, whore she was widely known. She had been ill only a short while, and her death came as a great shock to relatives and friends. Mrs. Savage was exceptionally talented and being gifted with the happy faculty >of making friends readily she had endeared herself to Camden people, where she came as a bride about three yoars ago. Possessed of a charming personality, in her college days at Converse she was honored in many ways. She was popular in society, going out in .many places in the state and through her charm ami swcotness had endeared herself to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born and reared in Summerton, she lived there all hei4 life until she married Mr. Savage and moved here, where she immediately became a fav' orite, dispensing, with her husband, I a generous and gracious hospitality from a charming new home. | Mrs. Savage is survived by her husband, attorney, business man, alderman and civic leader in Camden; an infant son, William Henry Savage, who is two weeks old; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, j of Summerton; one brother, H. T. ! Anderson, of Thomasville, Ga.; four aunts: Mrs. H. T. Kershaw, of Hendersonville; Miss Sallie Anderson, of Columbia; Mrs. J. M. Plowden, of Gable; Mrs. 1). O. Rhame, of Clinton; two uncles, J. F. Anderson, of Jackson, Miss.; R. F. Anderson, of Gable. Simple funeral services for this popular young matron were held from Grace Episcopal church Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. G. Richardson and Rev. Mr. Tibbits, of Camden; Rev. Galbraith, of the Episcopal church of Summerton and Rev. Rankin, of the Presby, terian church of Summerton. Pallbearers serving were: Nettles Lind! say, C. C. Whitaker, Jr., John K. de I Loach, Andrew Burnet, Chapman H. i Barrett and B. D. Boykin. i The burial was in. the Camdea'cemIctery, the grave being covered with j beautiful flowers in all their lovely 1 colors, testifying the love and esteem j this young mother was held in by a host of friends. Mrs. WillifordT Hostess Mrs. J. L. Williford was hostess to the Wednesday afternoon contract 1 bridge club at her home on Chesnut I street. Among a setting of lovely I garden flowers four tables were laid i for cards. ,Adding one extra table the guests were: Mrs. J. H. Guthrie, Mrs. Garwood Jaynes, Mrs. Carroll I DesChamps, Mrs. C. Harrington . Yates, Mrs. Kirby Tupper, Mrs. John ; T. Mackey, Jr., and Mrs. F. C. Brad' i ham, of Manning. Mrs. Dan Jones, ' made high score for the club and Mrs. Kirby Tupper won for the guests. The consolation was cut by Mrs. ! Guthrie. The out-of-tov/n guest, Mrs. < Bradham, was also remembered. The hostess served delightful sherbet with cream and strawberries and sandwiches. Club Met Monday Night Mr. and Mrs. S. W. VanLandingham entertained their club Mondaynight at their home on Laurens street. An extra ta*>le wns had for Mr. and Mrs. Hughey Tindal, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Williams. In the ! room where cards were played lovely snapdragons and verbina were used. Mrs. Floyd Beaver won high score for ladies and Mr. Hughey Tindal for the gentlemen. Mrs. F. F. Williams cut the consolation. A delicious sweet course was served by the hostess after the game. ?? I To Give Recital ' The many friends of Misses Dotty Zemp and Molly Blackwell will be, interested to know of their graduat- j irvg recital in p;ano at Winthrop col-j lege* Tuesday evening. May 10th. The program will be given in the music hal! of the auditorium of the j school at 7:30 o'clock and no doubt j quite a number of their friends will go up for the evening. Magistrate' Returns from Hospital Friends of Magistrate B. M. Smith are glad to see him back home after undergoing treatment in a Columbia hospital. Mr. McClain 111. The many friends of Mr. T. B. McClain, who has been the assistant in the county treasurer'# office will regret to know that he is quite ill at his home on north Broad street. Martin DaPew, arrested at Johannesburg, Booth Africa, for Kansas City police, has confessed that he is the man wanted in connection with the kidnaping of Mrs. Nell Donnelly, wealthy woman of Kansas City, last December. * ? <? / Persona] Mention Mrs. Hunter Munson and children left the past week for their home in Providence, R, I., after spending several months here. Miss Lucile Sharp?, of Caasafct, has i returned to Columbia to resume her studies at Bowen-Connataor Business j College. Mr. and Mrs. I*. B. Smith, of the Beulah community, Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Dunbar, of Dulaell. were guests on last Sunday of Rev. and Mrs. A. V. Smith at Lugoit. Mr. and .Mrs, Joseph M. Nelson and family, of Bennettsville, arrived in Camden the past week to make their home here, with Mr. Nelson's | aunt, Miss Cornelia Mickle. Mr. and .Mrs. Lane L. Bonner and son, Miss Madge VVitherspoon, of ( olumb'ia; Miss Julia Johnstone, of Hatcsburg, were guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kohl. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barnes spent last week end in Paw Creek with friends. Friends of Charlie T. Green were delighted to see him here on Tuesday, after an absence of several months when he was a patient at the government hospital at Lake City, Florida. He returned to Florida on Wednesday for further treatment. Messrs. G. T. Little, Sr. and Charlie Little have returned from a week's visit to Philadelphia on business. Among those going fk) Washington last week end were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Clark, Misses Gertrude and Lula CLllis," Maude Gardner, Messrs. Wirey Sheorn, Alton Hasty, A. M. McLeod, W. L. DePass, Jr., of Camden, and Mrs. F. E. Hubbard, of Marion. Several of the party witnessed the baseball game between New York and Washington while the others spent the time sight-seeing. Dr. J. L. Williford and Dr. D. C. Hinson, of this city, attended* the state dental meeting held in Lake City last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown, of Barnwell, are the guests of Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Kennedy, at Bettyneck plantation. Miss Molly Blackwell spent the week e|id with her mother, Mrs. J. S. Blaclcwell. Mrs. J. F. Bradham returned today to her home in Manning after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Joe Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. HoTTIs F. Cobb and children, of Edgefield, were the week end guests of Mrs. Cobb's mother, Mrs. Loma Ledford. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert O. Wilson had as their guests last week end Mr. and Mr?. E. J. Arthur and baby, of Union, and Mrs. Ella Rodgers, of Chicago. Mrs. W. B. Dempsey returned Sunday to her home in Rock Hill,* after a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. A. Reasonover. Miss Qrace Robinson, of Converse college, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Robinson. Miss Lillian Weilner, physical educational instructor of Winthrop, was the guest last week of Miss Dotty Zemp. Mr. E. E. Mandeville left last week for his summer home at Milford, Conn. Mrs. Mandeville left yesterday for Philadelphia for a visit before going on to Milford. Mrs. W. B. deLoach and daughter, M iss Faith deLoach, 'have returned to Camden and are at their home on Lyttleton street for the summer. Miss Dottie Zemp and Miss Virginia Haile spent the week end with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clawson returned to their home in New York City Saturday. Mrs. Clawson has been srpending the winter at the home of Mrs. T. J. Kirkland on Lyttleton street. Miss Ethel Yates is visiting Mrs. J. T. Wright, in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Wright is well remembered in Camden. having visited here many times. Miss Maxine Sterne, who has been visiting friends in Southern Pines, N. ^ rnhirrtnr] r\ C* o rvs rl o V% o c as her guest. Miss Kloise Adams, of Los Angeles, Cal. Kirby Tupper and Clarkson Rhamo attended a horse show held at Latt on Saturday. Garden Club Notes The next meeting of the Camden Garden Club will be held on Monday. May 9th, at four o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. N. McDowell on upper Mill street. Weather permittirig, the meeting will be held out-of-doors in Mrs. McDowell's most attractive garden. The members are looking forward to a talk by Mrs. Robert W. Pomeroy. Gladden Store In New Quarters I Mr. T. C. Gladden, of the Gladden Fancy Grocery, has moved bis stock j of goods to the building formerly ] used as a t*>wling alley. His former location was a bit crowded, but the new quarters gives him ample room for his stock. The store has been thoroughly renovated and with a new stock of fancy and heavy groceries, fresh fruits and veget&blea presents a most inviting appearance. . k 4...7 VT David L. Holley David L. Holley, aged 'M, wellknown and beloved citizen of Mt. Pisgah section of Kevshaw county, died early Wednesday morning at the Camden hospital from a brief illness of pneumonia* For many years he was a devoted member of Mt. Pisg^b Baptist church. He lived a beautiful Christian life and was lovedyhy all who knew him. He was one of the noblest of our World war veterans and saw overseas service for nine months, having been in the battles of the Argonnc Forest and St. Mihiel. He was a member o?f the American Legion at Jefferson* a loyal member of the Jr. 0. U. A. M. and financial secretary of thae D. of A. Besides his widow,-who was Mjss Eva 'Severance, Mr. Holley is survived by three sisters, five brother? , and two half brothers: Mrs. Emma Middleton, Angelus; Mrs. Eliza Graves, Mt. Croghan; Mrs. Hulda Outlaw, Bethune; W. T. Holley, James G. Holley, of Jefferson; B. N. Holley, of Kershaw; J. Edward Holley, of Charleston; R. B. Holley, of McBee; Bruce Holley, Jefferson; Paul Holley, Mt. Croghan. Funeral services were held at ML Pisgah ohurCh Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. J. B. Caston, assisted by the pastors of Kershaw Association, officiating. Mr. Holley was clerk of the association. He was laid to rest in the Mt. Pisgah c^mSTary amid many beautiful llowers. The pall bearers were: H. D. Douglas, Willie Jowers, Frank Hilton, Bruce Seegers, Levi Kirkley and Clayton Nicholson, all World war veterans and friends of the deceased. The flower girls were: Sarah Lee Holley, Myrtis Catoe, Louise Hdrton, Margaret Holley, Olive Raley, Viola Catoe, Mrs. W. F. Byrd and Miss Eva Catoe. ....... The entire community extends its sympathy to the grief-stricken wife. ?Contributed. Club Met With Mrs. Hotweiv' . The Wednesday morning bridge club met last week at the home of Mrs. D. 0. Houser. Tables were arranged for contract bridge. Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn was made a member of the club at this meeting. Those invited besides members were: Mrs. . Dan Jones, Mrs. Hughey Tindal, Mrs. | R. E. Stevenson and Mrs. W. If. Harj ris. The hostess served a salad i course. Trinity Choir at Stateburg Sunday Sunday afternoon, May Sth, at 4 o'clock, the choir of Trinity Church, Columbia, together with the organist and Rev, H. I). Phillips, rector, and members of the congregation will I mako a pilgrimage to the Church of the Holy Cross, Stateburg. Dr. Phillips will preach and the choir will render a special musical service. The pilgrimage is an observance of "Rural Life Sunday" which aims at a better cooperation between city and country churches. Everyone is cordially invited to be present. Rev. I Geo. H. Harris, Rector, and Mrs. John Frierson, organist, together vrith the Stateburg choir will assist in the service. Club Met With Mr?. Pitt# MrS. It. B. Pitts was hostess to tbo Wednesday morning bridge club this week. Mrs. H. G. Marvin and Mia# [ Elizabeth Farrelley were substitutes. I After card# the ho#teee served a delicious luncheon. ' ~ ?r- M Lovely Dinner , Party Monday Mr. and Mrs. (Clark Williams entertained Monday night at a dinner party at their home, "The Cedabs and The Tines," the occasion being Mr. Williams' birthday. The lovely dining room table was beautifully decorated with white flowers gathered from the woods, roses and snapdragons. Those attending were: General and Mrs. Oharles P. Summerall, of Charleston; Mr. und Mrs. Robert W. Pomeroy, Mr. ami Mrs. Playter, Miss Lois Playter, of New York; Mrs. Richardson,. Miss Porterfield and Mrs. Weyman, of Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Robert ML Kenneidy, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. John W7 Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. De>Pfc?ss* Mr. and Mra. H. G. Carrison, Jr^ Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Yates,. Mr. ami Mrs. A. Stanley Llewellyn. Mrs. Qneen Entertains Mrs. J. B. Queen was hostess to the Weekly Contract Bridge club Thursday afternoon. Two extra tables were placed for guests. Mrs. Hubert Wilson won the high score for the club, Mrs. J. L. Williford received high score for the guests and lyir?. S. W. Van Ijandingham low. The guests of the club included: Mrs. F. F. Williams, M rs. Matilda McCapn, Mrs. Howard Hickmott, Mrs. Smyrl Halsail, Mrs. James Gandy and her guest, Miss Grace Vesty, Mrs. Henry D. Niles, Mrs. Sam Evans, Mrs. Hugheyi Tindal and Mrs. L. P. Tobin. The) hostess served a delightful salad course after cards. Spinsters' Club Met Miss -Margaret DeLoache delightfully entertained the Sprinter's Bridge Club Monday night. Miss Eloise Adams, who is visiting Miss Maxine Sterne, was the only substitute. Miss Thomasin Guthrie won the high score. The hostess served ice cream and cake after the game. Had Entertaining Program The Music Club met this week at the home of Miss Alberta Team on ! Broad street. A miscellaneous program was enjoyed, the following taking part: Mrs. Charles Salmond and Miss Hallie Carson rendered a lovely piano duet; Mrs. John M. Villepigue, Mrs. Blakeney Zefnp and Mrs. J. Gardner Richards, Jr., sang, "A Brown Bird Singing"; Miss Charlotte Saimunu entertained with a solo, j Miss Team served delicious orange-1 ado find cookies later in the evening. | Miss Dempster Hostess The home of Miss Nancy Dempster was the scene of a delightful affair Thursday evening, when she entertained at a buffet supper and bridge party complimenting Miss Eloiso Adams, of Los Angeles, who is visiting Miss Maxine Sterne, and Mrs. Ann Hickman, Miss Dempter's guest. For the occasion, the rooms were thrown en suites and a profusion of spring flowers were artistically arranged throughout. The table was graced with a lovely lace cloth, two large silver candlesticks adorning each end of the table. After supper ? four tables were placed for bridge. Miss Maxine Sterne won hifg& score, Miss Adams and Mrs. Hickman were ,y both presented with lovely gifts. Miss Bee McCarrell, a bride-elect, also received a gift. $ Friday Bridge Club Met The Friday afternoon bridge club met last week with Mra. John T. Mackey, Jr. Three extra tables were had for Mrs. Mackey's guests, Mrs. S. C. Kennett, of Great Falls, and Mrs. Mackey's sister, Miss Wilma Bowen, of Columbia. Roses and lovely garden flowers were used in the rooms where cards were played. Mrsr Mendel L. Smith, Jr., won high score, Mrs. L. P. Tobin the consolation and Mrs. S. W. Van Landingham the low score. After the game the hostess served a most delicious chicken salad course, followed by sweets. Mrs. Zemp Hostess The Thursday afternoon bridge. ?lub was entertained last week by Mrs. Frank M. Zemp. The living room was lovely with spring flowers. Substitutes were": Misa Ethel Yates, Mrs. Alfred M. McLeod, Mrs. Tom Ancrum and Mrs. J. J. Mowry. Coffee, sandwiches ajid cookies were served by the hostess after cards. Met With Mr. and Mrs. Villepigue Mr. and Mrs. John Villepigue delightfully entertained the Tuesday Night Bridge Club at their home thre week. The dining room and living room were thrown en suite and lovely snapdragons, California poppies and other spring flowers were used in profusion. The hostess served a delicious dinner, after which the guests enjoyed bridge. Mrs. J. L. Willi ford and son have returned from a week's visit to the former's parents, in Woodruff. Order Them Now ! FLOWERS FOR MOTHER You've often seen her fondle a lone rosebud or tiny plant. It must remind you that the most thoughtful way of bestowing your love on heron Mother's Day is beautiful FLOWERS! | Phone 193 THE CAMDEN FLORAL CO. W. Laurens St. COLONIAL FOOD SHOP Week End Specials PURE LARD, 2 lbs. for 15c SLICED BACON, lb 19c ' CHEESE, lb. 17c CHOICE RICE, 6 lbs. for ... 25c OCTAGON SOAPJLO for 25c SOAP POWDERSTiO for 7. 25c l LETTUCE, per head ...... 5c " FANCY CELERY, per stalk 10c 7" WE DELIVER .t! 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