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fi!L? ' (society news Ttkp^?? 100 " Kngagement Announced Cord* hflve* -been received in Cam* <len announcing the marriage on the 5th of dune of Miss Mary Katheryne Beneon to Melvin Amos Pittman, the wedding to t?ke place at Grace Meth>,iist Kpiscopul church, in Roland 1'aik, Baltimore, Maryland. M,' Pittman will oe remembered in Canulcn as having taught in the Cam<len high school and is now a teacher of science in the University of Maryland. He is a iwtive of -Richbourg, in Chester county. To Tour Pacific Coast Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Graham i will leave on June 6th for New York, I from which port they will take passage to San Francisco by way of the Panama Canal, where they will spend the summer before returning to Camden in the fall. They will place their car aboard the vessel and upon reaching San Francisco will tour the Pacific coast and the Canadian Northwest country. Their Camden friends will wish them a most delightful trip. Mrs. Richards Hostess Mrs. C G. Richards, Jr., was hostess at .^hlge Thursday afternoon, her guests including members of her contract club and Miss Alberta Team. High score was won by Mrs. A. C. McKain. The hostess served a sweet course after cards. *< Met With Mid* Blakeney Members of the Thursday afternoon contract club were guest* of 1 Miss Lai Blakeney this week at the i home of Mrs. E, N. McDowell. Sub- < slituUag fee elub members were: t Mrs. B. p. Boykin ami Miss Molly t Anderson. The afternoon's high scores ? were made by Mrs. Thomas Ancrum 1 and Mrs. E. N. MoDowfU. j Entertained Place* U-IMeze Monday evening at the home of Mrs. W. J. Dunn on DeKalb street Miss Cornelia Oliver and Miss Lois . Latham gave a lovely party for the members of the I'laze u-pleze club ! and an extra table of guests. High : score price for the guests went to Miss Sara VVokfi? ana for the club ) members to Mrs. G. E. Taylor. Miss Lucille Allen and Mrs. K. B. Mobley 4 received the low prizes, while the ' Moating prize went to Miss Margaret -Blanding. Assisted by Mrs. Dunn the hostess- 4 es served a delightful ice course. Better Halves Club Met Mrs. .Sam Evans entertained the ( members of tho Better Halves contract club Friday afternoon at the. Hotel Camden. Miss Nancy Demp- 1 ster was a guest of the club. Prize , for high score was won by Mrs. Basil . Bruce. Following cards the hostess served a delightful salad course. 1 Had Enjoyable Fish Fry Complimenting Miss Lenora Rhame and Hernias Granade, whose wedding will be an interesting event of Juno 20, Mr. and Mrs. WyTie Hoguo enter taiped Friday evening at Eagle's Nest. A delightful fish fry was enjoyed by about forty guests, after which tho honorees were showered with many useful and pretty gifts. Met With Mrn. VanLandingham Wednesday afternoon Mrs. S. W. ^'ai>l.andingnam was bridge hostess vhen she entertained the members >f the Neighborhood Bridge club and be following additional TTtuntTSr Mrs. joorge Nicholson, Mrs. W'ylie Sheorn md Mrs. Edna Clyburn. Both the ligh score and floating prises were von by Mrs. llughey Tindal. The ow prize went to Mrs. Nicholson. A tweet course followed the card games. Young Couple Honored Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sohlosburg and Elihu Schloaburg entertained Wcdnc.slay evening ut u bridge dinner at he former's home in compliment lo Mr. and Mrs. W'. F. Nettles, Jr., vhose wedding occurred in St. George ast month. Roses and other early >uminer flowers were used in the card ooins. ; Pretty bridal place-cards narked the -w4at'0!i the guests at .he card twles, where dinner was icrved before the* bridge Raines. In the card games Miss Sara Wolfe ind Ilarry Porter scored high and jaeh received appropriate gifts. Officers* Meeting at Methodist Church On Friday night at 7:45 there will be an important Workers' Council j meeting in the Ladies' Bible Class room. The meeting will not require ti long session, but some very import,- j ant matters are to be taken care of; so let every ono keep this in mind and bo there.?A. W. Humphries,! Superintendent; C. F. Wimberly, Pastor. At Temple Beth El. Services at Temple Beth-El will be held this Sunday morning, May 27, at 11 o'clock, instead of at 4 o'clock. Rabbi Samuel R. Schillman, of Sumter, will officiate. The public is cordially invited to attend. The employees of the Wateree Mills presented to Mrs. Arthur Clark this week six handsome silver goblets as a token of their appreciation for her kindness and thoughtfulnesa to them during her association with them in the years she has been connected with Wateree Mills. Mrs. Clark is leaving the employ of the mill on Saturday, May 26th. Miss Margaret Che wiling of Camden will succeed Mrs. Clark. Bride-Elect Honored A delightful affair given for Miss Josephine Cureton, bride-elect of next month, was the bridge party at which Mrs. John deLoach entertained Friday afternoon at her home on Laurens Court. Lovely arrangements of silver moon roses and larkspur brightened the room in which the guests were received. Pretty high score and consolation prizes were awarded Mrs. Carroll DesChamps and Mrs. A. D. McArn and the bride-elect was presented an attractive gift. Visited Water Plant. The chemistry class of Camden Hi, under supervision of Miss Gertrude Strother, spent a most enjoyable and interesting hour at the Camden light plaivt last Tuesday morning. The The class wishes to extend their thanks to Mr. A. A. Roasonover for making this excursion such a success. Demonstration Club Met. The Midway Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. H. C. McCoy on last Friday afternoon. Miss Mary Hayes, the assistant agent to Miss Sadie Craig, gave a helpful demonstration on making toilej soap and laundry soap. After the business session the club was served a sweet course by the hostess. She was assisted by her daughter, Emily McCoy, and her niece, Demmie Young. Personal Mention Mrs. M. F. Charlton has gone to aummae hum* in PeeeWesvilU*, Vermont. Mrs. W. C. Pafham and Mrs. W. II. Pea roe spent several days in Latin Inst week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Shannon, i of Knoxville, are visiting the former's father here. Mrs. \V. N. Kerr left Monday for Blue Hill, Maine, whore she has a ! summer home. j Frank K. Couraen left this past week for Lakevillo, Conn., to spend Rev oral months. Harold O'Neal left recently for his home in Genoseo, N. Y? to speiwh-the summer months. " Miss Betty Rhett, of Charleston, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, Jr. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Truesdale at the Camden Hospital, Friday, May 18th, a son. Mrs. Frederick Robinson left this' past week for Auburn, N. Y., where she will spend the summer. .Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Pomeroy, Jr., and da tighter have returned North for the summer months, j Mrs. William J. Causey returned to her homo in Columbia Thursday after a visit to Mrs. J. H. Osborne. A. Sam Karesh returned Thursday from the Northern markets, where ho has been to purchase stock for The Fashion Shop. | Mrs. W. ft. JacKson has as her j guests her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Moody, and littlo grandson. Bobby Jack, from Canton, N. C. j Mrs. F. N. McCorkle, of Athens, a.; Miss Anna McCorkle, of Alberniarle; Mrs. Tom Warlick, of Newton, N. ('., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. McCorkle this past. week. Miss Lila Ross was at home last week end; shV* had two classmates Jfrom Coker college as her guests: I M iss Sara Pearl Craby of Georgetown and Miss Jacqueline Heyman, of J'a mplico. Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Baker, accompanied by Mrs. Francelia Allan, of Peru, N. Y.; Mrs. H. A. Rich, of Messina, N. V., and Miss Blanche Hough, of this city, left Tuesday for Plattsburg, N. Yt, for the summer months. Many Attended Dance Among the interesting and delightful affairs of the week was the dance which the Camden I>ance Club gave at the Armory Hall Wednesday evening. This was their initial dance for the summer season and Vincent Eiserman and his orchestra furnished the music. , Vesper Service on Lawn. Sunday evening at eight o'clock a wesper service will be held on the lawn of the Presbyterian church. Stereopticon pictures' of the Bible will be shown. The public is cordially invited to this service. Wednesday Club Met Last week the members of the Wednesday afternoon contract club motored to Chancefield Plantation to be the guests of Mrs. Ancrum Boykin, Jr. Besides club members others invited were: Miss Susan Kennedy, Mrs. Rhetta McDowell, Mrs. M. L. i Smith, Jr.n Mrs. Kirby Tupper and Mrs. Donald Morrison. This week Mrs. W. P. Heath was hostess to the same club. Her guests included: Mrs. Sam Evans, Mrs. W. W. Bates, Mrs. Donald Morrison and Mrs. M. L. Smith, Jr. At both parties Mrs. Bonnie Smith won the top-score prize. Bride-Elect Honor Guest Wednesday afternoon Miss Helen Addison entertained at a shower in the salon of the Phoenix Furniture company in honor of Miss Nora Rhamc, of Camden, a senior at Columbia College, whose marriage to Hernias Granade will take place June 20. Sharing honors with Miss Rhamo was Mrs. Clarence Meeks. a recent bride. i Miss Elizabeth Hagood presided ait the guest register. A miniature bride and bridegroom marked the place of{, the bride-elect. Prizes wero given, j with the compliments of the salon, to Miss Eva Blanche Davis and Miss j Gladys Hydrick, who presented them to the honor guest. The hostess/p^esented Miss Rhame a crocheted lonch^ eon set and Mrs. Meeks a pioce of lingerie. Miss Rhame also received many lovely gifts from the guests. During the afternoon punch and strawberry shortcake were served. Assisting Miss Addison in entertaining wero Miss Martha Kirkland, Miss Elizalbeth Hagood and the salon hostess, Mrs. R. D. Nance.?Columbia State. Home-Coming Day for Due Books On Monday, May 28th, the Camden Public Library will have a home-coming day for all overdue books. A ! box will be placed a>t the entrance of both the Laurens street and high ' school buildings. Wo want to see i how many books can bo collected.] Every one look on your book shelves and see if by chance a library book is there. In one city a book that had been out for forty years was returned j in this way. There will bo no charge j for any book returned. Books have been donated recently by the following: Miss Ruth Richards, Mrs. McKee Graham, Mrs. H. D. Kirkover and Rev. A. D. McArn. Several new books for children have been purchased. San Souci Club Met Mr. and Mrs. Hughey Tindal were hosts at a delightful bridge party Friday evening, entertaining at their home on Fair street in honor of the members of the San Souci bridge club and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karesh and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Schloaburg. Prizes for top scores were awarded 'Mrs. Sam Karesh and J. 13. Queen, j while S. W. VanLandingham cut the consolation. , Kn ga g o mo n t Announced The following announcement from the Columbia Record of Monday will he read with interest here: "Mrs. Kurle Sloan, of li Lamholl street, Charleston, has announced the engagement of her daughter, Mifca Charlotte Seaborn Sloan, and Dr. Cecil Ixigriel VVittson, of Camden, and Long Island, N. Y. The date of the wedding will be announced later. "Miss iSloaiv attended Ashley Hall and the National Cathedral school, in Washington. She made her debut here and is an active member of the Junior League, of Charleston. "I>r. Wittson is a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wittkowsky, of Camden, He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and was graduated later from the Medical College of the state of South Carolina, after which . ho?served an intemoahip at Roper hospital. "He is now psychiairist at the New York State hospital, Central Islip, Long Island." Sherard Kennedy, of Atlanta, spent Tuesday with friends in Gamden. Notice?Office Moved Our office and showrooms have been moved to our Number Two green- t^f] house plant on West Laurens street for the summer months. The Camden floral Company, William L. Goodale, President - <*' \ j T3 " " " Sl'NBftlTE CLEANSER, 2 Cans 9c broken sliced i PINEAPPLE, No. 2V2 Can 17c folk-string BROOMS, Each /.. 31c GRAPE JUICE, 2 Pints V 29c armour's very best BRAINS, No. 1 Can 10c ; LIBBY'S I CORNED BEEF, No. 1 Can ........ 15c I OCTAGON I SOAP or POWDER, Giant Size, 3 for 13c red ARROW I MALT, Can 48c ERA X CO- A M ERI OAiN ' I SPAGHETTI, 3 Cans 25c I BRILLO, 2 Packages 15c | SPRING BROOK i I PRINT BUTTER, lb 25c 1 RiR?okfield or cloverbloom I BUTTER, lb 27c I SHORTENING, 8-lb. Carton .60c I SUGAR, 10-lb. Bag ' 50c I DOG FOOD, 2 Cans 15c I CORN FLAKES, 2 Packages 13c I J STOK ELY'S I CORN or TOMATOES, 2 No. 2 Cans 23c I WALDORF I TOILET TISSUE, 6 for 25c CURS' BEST I FLOUR, 24-lb. Bag 99c I J" 0UR, 24-lb. Rag 85c I PRODUCE j S. C. String Beans, lb. 5c I resh Beets, bunch .. 10c Iceberg Lettuce, head 10c New Potatoes, 10 lbs. 25c Old Potatoes, 10 lbs. 24c ?^?~ Calif. Cantaloupes 15c Tomatoes, lb 10c I Cucumbers, 3 lbs 25c Seedless Grapefruit, 2 15c j Silver Stem Onions, lb. 5c || SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY I Pork Chops, lb 19c Pork Liver, 2 lbs 25c Pork Tails, 2 lbs 25c Pork Ribs, 2 lbs 25c Neck Bones, 2 lbs 15c Picnics, lb 15c Weiners, lb 15c Smoked Sausage, lb. 15c Sliced Bwcoti, lb 23c Dressed Chickens, lb. 23c Fresh Fish, 2 lbs 15c Pot Roast, lb 17c I ROGERS' MARKET Financial Condition of Kershaw County Below is presented a Balance Sheet showing the financial condition of Kershaw County as of the closing date of audit, June 30, 1933. This statement consists of all assets (other than county and school buildings, equipment, furniture and fixtures) and all known liabilities of Kershaw County as shown by an audit made by George M. Thayer, Certified Public Accountant, covering a period from July 1, 1932, to June 30, 1933: BALANCE SHEET ? JUNE 30, 1933 Assets Cash $ 92,218.87 Tax Executions?Treasurer?1932 94,317.23 Tax Executions?Treasurer?1930-31 130,625.98 Tax Executions?vSheriff?1929-1932 34,374.42 Magistrates' Fines 355.00 Judge of Probate ? Marriage Licenses 96.00 Toll Bridge Collections 1.471.02 Highway Reimbursements?Principal 1.178.727,30 Sinking Fund Securities 214.788.29 Excess Liabilities Over Assets ! 15.590.02 TOTAL . .: $2,192,50 1.13 Liabilities Bonds?County Bridge $ 1 10.0OO.0o Bonds?County. Refunding 60,000.00 Bonds?DeKalb Township : 32,000.00 Bonds?Highway Reimbursement?Principal .. 1,470,000.00 Bonds?Highway Reimbursement?Camden .. 8,727.30 Bonds?School . 408.000.00 Notes?County 26.583.35 Notes?School 22,500.00 Unpaid County Claims 27.25 State Taxes?Balance Due 987.09 Unpaid Teachers' Salaries (Paid July) 1 1,758.40 Unpaid County Bills 5.103.15 Accrued Interest 6,677.59 j? TOTAL $2,192,364.13 As information, the Highway Reimbursements, $1,478,727.30, shown as an asset above is offset by Bonds?Highway Reimbursemenst, $1,470,000.00. and Bonds?Highway Reimbursements?Camden, $8,727.30, shown as a liability above. \ ' \ I Select ! Your I JEUJEUWI We carry a Complete 1 .ine of Gifts suitable for Graduation and Wedding Presents. THE HOFFER COMPANY Jewelers and Optometrists a ,The i Uttle Things" ~ ?1 .... We will look out I - for the little things ji in your insurance which takes care of the big things in time of loss. j We like to be of service to you Davidson Insurance || Agency I 522 East DeKalb St Opposite Hotel Camden j MOTH SEAL 1 BAGS 1 With All Heavy j ~| Garments Dry Cleaned & Demothed '"jg Each on? returned to you freeh end epotlew in e Moth Seel Be??SAFE from mothi, dutt end moitture. Heavy Coat*?Suitiond Drenei Cleaned Demothed, Fretted & Finished lew anIOt Ill Phone 17 ? City Laundry and Camden Dry Cleanery OLDEST LARGEST BEST i ' ^Jlt * % urn Vmi