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' I SOCIETY NEWS I A TeUpbon* 100 Auxiliary To Meet The American legion Auxiliary is to hold the first meeting of the New Year this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Legion Hall.s Mrs. W. M. Alexandor and Miss Emmie Alexander will bo hostesses. All members urged to bo present. v. ' Visitor Honored Miss Clara Guthrie, who was a holiday visitor at the home of her brother anji sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. 11.' .< Guthrie, was honor guest at a 'bridge1 party given Friday afternoon by Miss, Alberta Team at hor home on Broad street. Her guests were members of the Friday contract club and Mrs. Leila B. Kirkland, of Old Lyme, Conn. Mrs. Crarjes Salmond called after cards. The honor guest was presented an attractive gift by the hostess. A delightful sweet course followed the contract games. Garden Club To Meet The Camden Garden Club will meet Monday, January 8, at "Little Hedges," the lovely homer of Mrs.' Mary Fletcher Charlton and Miss Fanny Fletcher. All members are urged to attend this first meeting of the New Year. Holiday Parties Many delightful affairs centered the interest of the young people during the week preceding the New Year. j An interesting party was that giv-i en by Mrs. G. R| Cook Friday even-^ ing, when she entertained at a dance in honor of?her niece,()*'Miss Betty Hutchinson, of Trenton, N. J. Frank, Guard and his orchestra from Sumter furnished the music. Tempting refreshments, consisting of punch, ice cream,'cakes and candies were served during the evening. About fifty I guests enjoyed this dolightful affair. On Saturday evening a treasure hunt was given by Mr. and Mrs. David Stone. Clever clues were given out Bloomsbury and after an exciting j chase Miss Nancy Knapp and Ben1 Belcher were successful in finding1 the treasure. . t,*. Douglas Mabee was host New Year's Eve at a delightful buffet supper for about twenty guests. The party was given pt the Mabee home on Fair street. c"'At 12:01 this pprty j ,) joined others at a dance given at Sarsfield Club House. New Year's afternoon Mrs. Julia j Knapp and her daughter, Miss Ellen | Knapp, received a number of guests ' at a delightfully informal tea.4 About ( twenty-five guests called durirfg the j afternoon. Barron?Sanders A marriage of interest throughout the state during the Christmas holi! days was that of Miss Grey l'roasley Barron, teacher in the BatesburgIieosville school system, to Isaac Lenoir Sanders of Hagood. The ceremony was performed at 4:30 Saturday afternoon, December 30, at Grace Episcopal church in Camden, the Rev. Mr. Craighill officiating. Only members of the immediate families and several intimate friends were present. The church was simply but beautifully decorated with holly, bamboo and poinsettias. After the services, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Weeks entertained with an informal reception at their spacious colonial homj in Camden in honor of the bride and bridegroom. Immediately after the reception the couple left for a brief wedding trip. Mrs. Sanders is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Barron of Fort Lawn. She is an alumna of Due West Woman's college and has done graduate work at the University of South Carolina. As a teacher in the Leesville grammar school for the last six years, she has made numerous friends who regret that her marriage will take her elsewhere to live. Mr. Sanders attended Olemson college and Is a farmer of Hagood, in Sumter county, where ho and Mrs. Sanders will make their home. Kirkwood Book Club Met Thursday being the birthday of Woodrow Wilson, the Kirkwood Book Club paid him tribute on that day by holding a program in his memory. Each member of the club gave a quotation from his works and, under the direction of Mrs. W. R. DeLoache, facts and incidents of his life were told by^Various members. This interesting meeting was held at the home of Mrs. E. C. DuBose; Visiting guests were: Mrs. J. C. Rowan, of Concord, N. C., and Mrs. Mattie Spann, of Sumter. After the exchange of books a social hour was enjoyed in which delightful refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. E. Miller Boykin, of Kingstree. ' . . I Honored On Birthday Honoring Mrs. Henry Niles on the anniversary of^her birth, Mrs. Edna Clyburn gave a surprise party Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Louise Cantey. Twelve guests were invited and each brought a gift for the honor guest. In the contract games Mrs. Niles won the top score, Mrs. E.' B. Mobley the low score and Mrs. It. E. Stevenson last held the tloating prize. Mrs. B. C. Brasington of Taw Creek shared honors with Mrs. Niles and was presented a guest prize. A delightful sweet course followed the card games. mm ? ???[wnwww??c. ???w???i ta? I Best American Cheese, lb 13c Shortening, 4 lb. Carton ; 28c Shortening, 8 lb. Carton 53c Pure Lard, 4 lb. Carton 28c Pure Lard, 8 lb. Carton 53c Snowdrift, 6 lb. Can 63c Wesson Oil, Pint Can 17c Phillips Vegetable Soup, Can 5c Chum Salmon, Tall 10c Swift's Arrow Soap, 10 Cakes for .. 19c Phillips Baked Beans, 3 Cans for . 13c Rogers Best Flour, 12 lb, Bag 53c Rogers Best Flour, 24 lb. Bag .. . $1.03 Circus Flour, 241b Bag/r Sv.. . 89c Circus Flour, 48 lb. Bag $1.75 PRODUCE I Lemons, doz 20c Spinach, 2 lbs. for .... 25c Cauliflower, 2 lbs. for 25c Yaifris, kiln dried, 5 lb. 15c Green Beans, lb 10c Lettuce, large, head ..10c Bleached Celery, stalk 10c Broccoli, lb 15c Bananas, 2 lbs 15c Fancy Tomatoes, lb. >. .15c Personal Mention Miss Kosa McLeod, of LeKoy, N. Y., is here for several, months. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore left this past week for a vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Nettles are visiting relatives in Florida this week. Misses Lena Stevenson and Emily Sheorn have been visiting friends in Fort Mill. Mrs. Joe Maekey and baby have returned to Camden from visiting relatives in Charleston. Friends of 1>. Vernon Dixon will regret to learn that he has been sick for the past few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Steward, of Goshen, N, Y., have returned to Camden for the winter season. Mrs, John Kime and son, of Durham, are the guests of Mrs. Kime's mother, Mrs. Kate Hough. Elmer Watts, who holds a position in tho city schools of Bennettsville, spent the holidays at home. Mrs. W. Curtis Moote, who has been spending some time with her daughter in Charlotte, is back. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Woodward arrived this week and are occupying their lovely estate, "Holly Hedge." Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Queen and baby have returned from a visit to relatives in Sisterville, West Virginia. Mrs. Robert M. Stephenson, of Atlanta,/ is here to spend some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. DePass. j Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, after spendin$?the Christmas holidays in Augusta and Barnwell, has returned to McCormick. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Strohecker and children, of Charleston^ spent the holidays here at the home of' Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wallace. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Nicholson at tho Camden hospital, December 21>th, a son. lie has been named William John Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Huckabee and daughter returned to their home in Batosburg after a visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Huckabee. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brunson leave the first of tire week for Chicago, where they will be stationed for some time. They have been spending some time at their country home near Boykin. George W. Brunson, Jr., who has been spending the holidays with his parents near here, has returned to the Northwestern military and naval academy at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where he is a student. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cureton, of Chester; Miss Josephine Cureton, of Tallahassee, Florida; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown, of Barnwell, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Kennedy, at Betty neck plantation. Entcrta:ned at Bridge For Mrs. DuBose Blakeney, who is making her horfie in Camden now, Mrs. DeLoache Sheorn entertained a dozen guests Saturday afternoon. The party was given at the home of Mrs. Sheorn's mother, Mrs. J. B. Cureton, on Chesnut street. Christmas decorations' made an attractive background for the three tables of contract players. Mrs. Blakeney was presented a guest prize, while Miss Fay Kirkland and Mrs. Joe McKain won the score prizes. After the games a delightful tea course was j served. J Hog Tax Not to Increase Collector Robert M. Coo<per announces that his office is in receipt of a telegram from the Bureau of In- j ternal Revenue, Washington, D. C., stating that the processing lax on | hogs will not be advanced to $1.50 per hundred pounds liveweight during tho month of January as originally contemplated, but will remain at the rate set for the month of December?namely, $1.00 per hundred pounds liveweight says Henry D. Green, County Agent. I)r. Daniel To Speak Dr. D. W. Daniel, of Clemson Col- j lege, South Carolina's noted silvertongued orator, is to be chief speaker! at the big county meeting of farmers which is to be held in the Court House at Camden Monday, January 8, at 2 p. m. for the purpose of acquainting farmers of Kershaw county with tho details of the Cotton Acreage Reduction Campaign and the contract. We are very fortunate in having Dr. Daniel and not only the farmers of Kershaw county but the people of Camden as well are invited to hear this noted lecturer. Colonel Lindbergh and his wife, recently landing in Brazil from Africa, will return to the United States to be at home with their young son. Samuel Jobe, 92, pony express rider, stage coach driver and Indian fighter ; died Saturday at Bakersfield, Cal. Five persons were burned to death ( and four others seriously injured by | the burning of the home of William j Brantley, near Friendship, Wis. Orchestra and (Jlee Club Concert ? { The Presbyterian College Orchestra and Glee Club will Ik* heard in concert at the Camden high school audi- , torium Thursday evening January 11,! at 7M10 o'clock. Under the direction of Dr. S. M. Huntley this organiration of forty young men has been most favorably received by audiences in various of the leading towns and cities of South Carolina. The concert is being sponsored by the Young Peoplo's Society of the BcThesda Presbyterian church and the proceeds will be. applied to the building fund of the Sunday school. All school children will be admitted for ten cents and all adults 'twenty cents each. Epiphany Service at Hagood Sunday Sunday night, January 7, at 7:30 o'clock, there will bo a "Feast of Lights" Epiphany servico .at the Church of the Ascension, Hagood. Rev. Francis Craighill of Grace Episcopal church, Camden, will preach.. The service commemorates the coming of the Wise Men to Bethlehem. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. BS Rotary Club Notes This, week's Rotary meeting was in charge of R. B. Pitts, who had as his guest speaker Hon. E. T.' Bowen, member of the Kershaw County Legislative Delegation. Mr. Bowen spoke of county affairs, especially matters involving taxation, bonded indebtedness, etc. Ho also touched on statewide legislation and efforts to balance the budget. Next week's meeting will be a | round table discussion of Rotary! among the members. Each member j will be called upon to suggest im-' provements of meetings or criticisms, 1 if they have any, all with a view of I making Rotary strongev and more attractive. . Tim following week's program will be in charge of T. V. Walsh. R. M. Kennedy, 3rd, of Camden, and Kotarian John Wilson, of Sumter. were the only visitors Thursday. The club enjoyed cigars and cigar- ; cttes, which were a gift of Col. John i Sweeney, who spends the winter each ; year at the Hobkirk Inn. The club welcomed R. M. Kennedy, ! Jr., back after being laid up some, time, the result of an automobile ad-{ cident. I. Santa Claus was arrested at Burlington, NT. C., when caught distribut- ' ing circulars there in violation of at city ordinance without a license. : I - ~ ^ v ' Mrs. Murchison Hostess The members of the Thursday Contract Club were guests of Mrs. Dan Murchison this week. Other guchts <S t ' . wore Mrs. Brevard Boykin and Mrs. Carroll DesChamps. After cards the hostess served a frozen Christmas pudding and pound cake. Mrs. Brevard Boykin won the afternoon's high score. library Notes One hundred and sixty-six books have been added to the public library since November 21. Of these Mrs. Harry D. Kirkover presented 127. Her gift included books of travel; children's classics; complete sets of the works of Washington Irvir.g, James F. Cooper, Ralph ''Waldo Km-j ersdn and George Kliot; religious j books; poetry; history and essays. Mrs. William Roscoo Bonsai, Jr., presented several recent novels ^ind books of travel and the "Photogr^hic History of the World War," edited by Laurence Stalling* in August, 1933. Mrs. Samuel Russell gave the following 1933 books: Journal of Arnold Bennett; Autobiography of Lincoln I StctTens; "What I Like," by William L. Phelps; "Deep Country," by Amory Hare; "Pull Devil?'Pull Baker," by Stella Benson; and the much-discussed novel, "Anthony Adverse," by Hervey Allen. ! The most important book purchased is "America Goes Socialistic," by Henry Savage, Jr. We are delighted I to have on the shelves a book by a Camden author and especially one that is being so favorably received by the public and press. During the year 1933 the total number of books borrowed is as follows: Fiction, 4,910; juvenile, 2,166; biography, 120; and non-fiction, 258. j On account of a broken furnace the library is temporarily closed. Mrs. Team Honor Guest To honor Mrs. S. C. Team, a recent bride, Mrs. G. E. Taylor gave a lovely party Friday afternoon. A dozen members of the high school set enjoyed an nfternoon of contract. For the party attractive Christmas ] decorations were used and a delightful salad course was served after the games. Score prizes were won by Miss Ellen Salmond and Miss Ruth Delxiache. The hostess presented a dainty gift to the guest of honor. S o ' T? lnabinet?Outlaw Nuptial* A recent wedding of interest to friends of the yotmg couple is that of Miss Leona lnabinet to Joe Outlaw, which was performed by Dr. C.. F. Winvberly Saturday, December < c\ MOth, at the Lytlleton Street Methodist parsonage. Only a few close friends witnessed' the ceremony. Mrs. Outlaw is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. It. E, lnabinet, of Swansea. ~>a. v She came to Camden several years ago to enter training at the Camden hospitals .from' which institution sho *V* ha* been graduated. Mr. Outlaw is a son of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Outlaw, of this county. He has made his home here for many years, where he has been associated with the mercantile interests of Camden. They will be at home to their friends at 1410 Lyttleton street. Had Marshmallow Roast Miss Kathryn Myers entertained for her house guest, Miss Susan Team on last Saturday .evening. Around twenty school chums gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. U. N. Myers and motored down to "Pine Grove Farm" for a marshmallow roast. During the evening they were also bountifully served with fruits and nuts! To Exhibit Paintings An interesting piece of news to lovers of art in Camden is the announcement that Miss Caroline Guig- i nard's paintings, typical of this state, will be exhibited at the opening of the Tea Room of the Woman's Exchange on Wednesday, January 10, at 4 o'clock. Party For Sister., ^ Mrs. Lawrence Betsill, of Union, who spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wilson, was > honor guest at a lovely party Saturday afternoon given by her sister, Mrs. Rhetta Halsall. The party was given at the home of Mrs. W. G. Wilson. Winners of the first and second high score prizes were Mrs. Hubert Wilson and Mrs. Hughey Tindal. Consolation prize went to Mrs. F. D. Goodale. A Christmas motif was used in the decorations and the delightful salad course which followed the bridge games. > CAMDEN THEATRE Week Beginning January 5 FRIDAY ~ Joan Crawford, Clark Gable in "DANCING LADY" Also Comedy and News SATURDAY John Wayne in "RIDERS OF DESTINY". Also Comedy and Serial MONDAY AND TUESDAY j Mae West in . r "I'M NO ANGEL" Also Comedy and News ; WEDNESDAY | Charles Farrell, Charlie Ruggles, Marguerite Churchill in I "GIRL WITHOUT A ROOM" ! Also Selected iShorta i THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Lillian Harvey in "MY LIPS BETRAY" | Also "Three Little Pigs" \ J THE CHRONICLE OF THE WEEK Contributions' to this "Column" are most welcome, Names of contributora will novor be printed-?unless desi red. Just sign "pen name" together with your own name and address, t he latter for our information only. "Happy Now Year!" All over our country all over the world -^this cheerful greeting has been ringing out?rebounding from bells amh-ehimes at the incoming or the New Year -brought to our homes through the air by that modern marvel, the radio? smiling cheerfully at us on the front*page of our favorite newspaper, that production of many i men which is new every day in tho year. s And, best of all, this good wtshV "Ilnppy?*New Year!"?has come to us, with ail that these words convey, from those to whom our welfare i.s astheir own. ? We have much to encourage us as we enter on the New Year. True, there is much still to be done before our country will be generally sharing in the fruits of a well-regulaled business and social life. But much has been already accomplished. This much can be accurately stated: The preponderance of opinion on the part of the country's business leaders is that the worst is past and we are on the road to recovery and better times. If we loyally follow the leadership of the President, these "better times" should prove so for us till, Do you know Stevenson? If so, you remember this true saying of his: "To be honest/to bo kind to earn I a little and to spend a little less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence, to renounce when that shall be necessary and not be embittered, to keep a few friends but those without capitulation above all, on the same grim condition, to v^eep friends with himself here is a task for all that a man has of fortitude and delicacy." 4> Mr. Marvin, the gonial host' who <, prosides over the destinies of llobkirk** Inn, gives us tho encouraging news that he .entertained the largest number of guests over the Christmas Holidays in the history of the Inn, 52 in all . . . It is reliably reported that when the Kirkwopd Hotel opens, on the 6th of this month it vyill have more guests, than it had on January 10th last year . . . And from Florida comes tho cheerful news that somo hotels there are doing twice the business they did lust year, .* "Ilappy days uro here again!" The Chronicler. Q *-? J1J.H OLD MILL TEA HOUSE Nine milea South of Camden on Camden-Sumter Highway NOW OPEN TEA . 4 to 6 P. M. Daily Luncheons and Dinners By Appointment Telephone Boy kin Post Office between 9 A. M. and 4 P. M. or otherwise communicate with Miss May Boykin, at Boykin, S. C.