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WISHING EACH AND EVERY ONE) A MERRY CHRISTMAS! >- The Camden Chronicle CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUWA, PRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1934 NUMBER 39 | Camden Presents Festive Appearance f. {By Sally BregielJ) Cam<k'n presents a most festive app*m?co for the botidfty season, with I its sutin streets gay with a myriad | ol colored lights, Christmas trees, pirn branches and holly. * Young people home from achoolk and college* and visitors here for OhHstmas and lie* Year's art arriving on every train. The railroad station, by the way, i? ? POfvHr spot these days with numerous groups of cottagers, visitors and residents exchanging greetings. Speaking of Christmas decorations, perhaps the most beautiful is the pcihsettift bush, in the City Laundry behind th?: snow scene in the window. The bush, which Is the property of flr. and Mrs. C. P. Wimberiy, -who lent it for the holiday season, is over six feet tali and Wooed with the large crimson, yellow-oeeterod flowers. A holiday celebration which is most deserving of the rapport of cottagers and residents alike, is the Christmas party for urtder-piivikged "children, to be held Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock in the old Court House under the sponsorship of the Rev. .and Mrs. Francis H. Craighill, Jr. There will be a Christmas tree, games, entertainment, toys and candy for each little guest. A committee of young people are wsoiflaag&sr ;tbe success of the affair, including Maxy Elizabeth Charlton, Caroline .Richardson, Emily Pitts, Tommy Guthrie, Susan Kennedy, Barbara Hidkox, Francos Work and Phebe Knight. Donations of candy, cakes, fruit, toys, or money for ice cream .will bring. pleasure to many little ones, who will have no other celebration' Cottagers and residents are invited to attend the idanoe to be given by the Camden Dance Club Christmas "Night in the Armory, dancing from 9:30 to 1:30 o'clock. The Ajax deLuxe Oichestra, an 11-piece negro aggregation, will supply the'music. A special Christmas Eve Service is being arranged by..the Rev. F. H. Craighill, Jr., at Grace Episcopal church at 11 o'clock. Kenneth Baldwin. organist of Trinity church, Columbia, is training a group of voices m a program of Christmas Carols. Everyone interested is invited to attend. An interesting social affair being planned for Wednesday evening, January 30 in the Armory is the President's Birthday Ball for 'Warm Springs Foundation. Dan Maakey is General Chairman and is enlisting the assistance of residents anjd cottagers to make it both a financial and social *Kvw&. Last year over $3U0 was (raised with Robert,*!. Kennedy, 3rd, \u chairman, and Mr. Mackey hopes were will -be enough .co-operation and enthusiasm this year to surpass that Miss Olive Whitfcredge has rented ?nr am den cottages to new-come vs during the past two we*ka. Mr. and w. Raymond Streit, of*Iew Canaan, umn., have taken the C. A. Paintor win W<1 Jtrs* BaldJin, of Yorkto.ua Heights, (N. Y., are h>a m McCague house. Mr. hiL ?' ?rain??p "Giutber, cof WeitCC..ha.ie taktn. MnA*k~""C -ua-r. and Mrs. i ur E- Whitney, of -Garden City, y in Dr- Lindsay's cottage. the M 7^' fuBo?e? J*\, has rented fw house to Mr. and Mrs. JJu"? Klrt>y and daughter, Mies ?om?n V'1 is harmWithhe, "S r<"J?ht 3erera> Wright gave a tea Sunon <??" 81 W ??TO?tlv? home H uStreet f#p her mother, fe if mit* of fiynrna..; Itirk Inn u 8 see???l ?t HobW "? *?ca Ball of f<>rmtr Mi" Orchard r , Inn *** Pine gjjj . Conn.) presided at the teaBftin it J*"' ,md Mr?' rnnele OevtaaVSam". Eiti, a., ' Mrs. Mendel P lira. Mr' I* ais/m Ch*?? Mis. Rtsnju' Krumbholz, EC . ^ O- &il*Bt. Mrs. * William. ^P' ??d Mrs. David Former Camden Man Dies In Washington Mr.. Edn. iWm clyburn, <rf thw ^ Washington, D. C.( onday wWe she attended the funeral of her brother, Albert ,S. Team which occurred at East Falls Church, il' on .S*tur^y? December 14, after ? 1 ngeniMr UlnoN. His burial was in I Ar mg-ton National cemetery with full military ho**,. Mr. Team was dis-1 charged fr^om the naval service in m9 en account of illness. ?!, connected with the Vanderbiit Hdfrf at Aebeville; later ho was a patient at Otoen hospital and after being discharged went to Washington as manager, of the Du 1 ont Circlo Hotel, Mr. Team was born in Camden tnlrty-one years ago, the eon of Robert K Team and the late Edna Zemp Team. He ls survived by his father and two brothers, Benjamin Team, of Columbia; Donald Team, of the Umted otttteH Air Corps, stationed at Fort Bragg; also one sister, Mrs. Edna Clyburn, of Camden. Famous Organist Here Christmas Eve Mr. Kenneth i'Baldwin, organist and Choir Master at Trinity church, Columbia will be here to play and direct the choir at Grace Episcopal church on Christmas Eve, for the Midnight service. The service will begin at 11:00, but will be preceded by a thirty minute organ recital by Mr. Baldwin. The program for this thirty-minute prelude will be as follows: Festival Toccaco, DuBois; Gradle Song, Pease; Andamtino in D.'Flat, L#e Mare; Berceuse, Kinder; Prelude and Fugue in .B Flat, Bach. He has made o number of trips here to direct the choir. This prelude and service will be an outstanding opportunity for music lovers. Everyone is em-dially invited. Prcsbyterion Church Services Sunday, December 23, announces A. Douglas McAm, pastor: Church school at 10 a. m. with Christmas program by the children. Morning worship with Christmas anthem and serjmon at 11:15. At seven o'clock Sun day evening a special Christmas pro gram consisting of music and Van I Dyke's story, "The X)ther Wise Man," j told with beautiful slides will be giv( en. On this day .a special free will I offering is requested from every member of the church for the aid of Christian Education and Ministerial Relief. The public is cordially invited to the services in. this G&urch. "A Message of the JHour" The above will be the .subject 0f the address of Dr. C. iF. Wimberly before the Men's Bible dJass next Sunday morning. Let us roll up a big attendance and hear this unique discussion. It will he wotfh while. Remember at 10:00 a. m?Jack Moore, (Secretary. .John Richardson is expected Saturday from Newburgh, N. Y.V to spend Christmas with his mother, Afcce Marye. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mege&r, of hftbjrtrtH; ly. T.. s.re sTkendiTy?' days with Mr. and Mrs. ?John L. Week*. Mrs. David Stone and young daughter of Brookline, Mass., are expected tomorrow to spend Christmas with her -parents. Mr. Weeks has bagged numerous quail during the past week which will be a very special treat for Northern guests. Mrs. A. S. Hunter, of Utica, N. Y., has arrived at Court Inn for the season. Russell L. Engs and Samuel G. Engs, 2nd of Darien, Conn., are at Court Inn for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Hopkins and children of New Haven, Conn., arrive Friday to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. A. Rea Ball at Court Inn. Mrs. W. 'IL, Wright gave a dinner Thursday evening "for ladies only." Her guests were: _ Mrs. John L. Weeks, Mrs. Gay lord Tucker, Mrs. Rodney Jarvis, Miss (Jaae Swords. Mt*s, D. Walter Mabee, Mrs. Woods Robinson and Mrs. Charles G. Kniglu, Mr. Wright and son and daughterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Craig L. Wright, of PeiUieck, N. J? will arrive Saturday for the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Woolfe have returned from their wedding trip to Florida and are at Hobldrk Inn for the season. _ .... .'1.J Carroll K. iBassettt has been spending several days at fibbkirk while arranging lor the Jfitival of Mrs. Thomas H. Somm&vWs horses. Mr. and Mrt.-Raasettr will arrive early, tr January fdr M season as will Mr. and Mm. OuvbU P. Basse tt. - - ' Historic Property Changes Hands i The 'large three story structure Just North of the Baptist Church on Broad street was sold this week by the Sinking Fund Commission of Kershaw . County to Alvin R. Moaeley, formerly of Camden, n,?w of Walter-j boro. This apacioua home is one of Camden's historic spots. The beloved Dr. Baruch owned it and Ids son, Bernard M. Baruch spent hi3 boyhood days there. For many years it was owned and occupied by the late Dr. T. T. Moore, who was one of Camden's old time and much loved physicians. Later it went into the hnnds of the late Mrs. K. G. Whlvtlar, who for a numlKjr of years op-sated it as an exclusive tourist home. About ten voirs ago it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. L^Stie who disposed of it to Kershaw County about two years ago. t: Mr. Moseley is purchashlng the property as a home for his mother, Mrs. J. L. Moseley. It is understood that he will renovate tho house and make extensive improvements about the grounds, restoring it to it's old time 'splendor us one of the beauty s. cts of Camden. East Side Downs Baron DeKalb Team Wednesday, December 19, the Bast Side Guards defeated the Baron DeKalb boys by a score of 18 to 11, is a basket ball game. Both teams fought a hard, clean game. The Guards made the first score and kept a lead over the visitors during the game. Outstanding players for the Guards were: Rush and Hnckabee. For Baron DeKalb, Hoard and Thomas. Nc substitutions were made. Following is the lineup: Guards Baron DeKalb F?Huckabee Thoma* i JRp-CfOodale Ettert C?Rush Brasingtor G?Stevenson Hoard G?Shirley Trueedal* * fa... Improvements At Methodist Church Beginning with the new conference y W the congregation at the Methodist church have been enjoying theii new up-to-date furnace, which now heats the entire plant, taking the place of nearly a score of smoky oil heaters. But since conference new concrete walks have 'been laid from the front around to the Sunday school departments. These walks are ir graceful curves, and will mean nc Tftore walking in mud and water. Furthermore, all the space within the walk have been filled in with rich soil, and lawn grass planted which will very soon greatly beautify the premises. In addition to this evergreen and flowering shrubbery has been set out. . Plane are being made to clean, and .make into a lawn all the rear of the church grounds. /v/, Grace Church Services v Grace Episcopal church services fox Sunday, December 23rd announces F. H. Craighill, Jr., rector, will be: Holy Communion, 8:00 a. m.; Church school MB; Marti claee, ' 10:20; Morning Prayer and Sermon, !,1 -15. Sunday school in old Court House, 3:00. Children's Christinas Festival, 6:00. Young People's group in Parish House at 7:30. Christmas Eve.?Midnight Service at 11:00 <P, M. preceded by a thirty minute organ recital ?y Mr. Kenneth Baldwin. .. .. Christmas Day.?(Holy Communion, 9:00 a. m.; Morning Prayer, 11:00 a. ro. The ^ public is cordially invited to all of these services. Baptismal Service For Children ? An opportunity will be given Sunday morning, following the first hymn, for parents, who wish to dedicate their children in baptism. This will be the best time, and the little ones may be taken home if fretful. (Let us celebrate the birthday, of the 2abe of Bethelehem by dedicating oar ibies to Him.?C. F. Wimberly, pastor. ..?? Wast Wateree Negro Dies Duncan Wood, highly respected colored farmer of West (Wateree died in the Camden hospital on Saturday, December 8th, after a lengthy illness. He leaves .hie wife-and thru daughters: Eva Sutton, Nora Kennedy and ^SL futoUy .wishes to take this moans of expreeatog their sincere town rhdTy kindness ?.?:~vrr~ - ^ - .,TI~~ Camden Theatre Gutted By Fire " -v?- +-W Fire of unknown origin discovered at 12:16 Wednesday morning completely destroyed the interior and furnishings of the Camden Theatre, located on East DeKalb street. Owing to the early hour the flames had gathered good headway when it is said it was discovered by policemen making the rounds of the back of tho stores. It Is not known how the fire started. I The fire was held within the walls of the building and no other damage was done to other property?although the roof fell in and the flames went high into the air. The building was erected a little more than fifteen years ago by T. Lee Little and was at that time considered the first word in email town Theatre construction. It was conducted for several years as a silent drataa, known as The Majestic. It was later remodeled and made into a one story structure with a 'balcony. Of late years it has been leased by Anderson 'Brothers, of Gheraw, who operate a chain of Theatres at Cheraw, BemvettsviHe, Hamlet, Dillon and other towns in the Carolinas. It has enjoyed a good patronage and was a prettily appointed place in the heart of a business block on East DeKalb, with a seating capacity of around 600. ~ The property was owned by Margretta G. Little of this city, and partial insurance on building and equipment was carried. i ' Rural Residence Destroyed By Fire a ___________ The nine-room, two-story residence of M rs. Margaret Boykin Hay, widow of the late Dr. J. T. Hay, near Boy( kin, was completely destroyed by fire early Tuesday evening. Tot origin of ( the fire is unknown, but it started in ^ tho second story and when discovered I it had gjune: such headway that only ^ a portion of the dining room and living room furniture was saved and ? this was "badly damaged. > The hoUse was beautifully fumish' od with handsome antique furniture and this hospitable country home had ' been tho scene of many happy gath> erings of town and rural folks. It is t said that ortly a small amount of inr sunance was carried on house and i contents. ' Mrs. :Betsy Kirkland, of New York* 1 who was visiting her sister, along 1 with "Mrs. Hay, losf all of their wear' rng apparel. .. The family had just seated theirj selves for the evening meal when the fire was discovered. ( Mt. Pisgah Church Services : There will be services at the Mt. , Pisgah Baptist church the coming ' Lord's-day as follows: (Bible school at 10 a. m.; Church worship at 11 a. m.; The sermon theme will be: "No Room for Christ." The pastor's message and also the music will he appropriate for the Christmas season. The Baptist Training Union will ' meet at 7:00 P. M. The -public is most rordis.lly invited to worship with us.-^Luther Knight, ' pastor. Banks To Observe Holiday The two hanks of the city, The Commercial Bank of Gamden and The First National Bank will observe Christmas day, (December 26 and the following day, December 20 as holidays. All patrons of the two institutions are asked to do all their business with them sometime Christmas Eve, so that they will not be inconvenienced On account of the holidays. Baptist Church Services The following services are an-, nounoed at the First Baptist church: Sunday school at 10 o'clock with C. O. 'Stogner, superintendent in charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston at 11:16 A. M. and 8 P. M. (Morning suject: "Going Deeper." Evening subject:. "A Visit to (Bethlehem,'' The public is cordially^ invited to attend- all the services <jf this church. Announce Births Mr. and Mrs. W. L. DePase announce the birth of a grand son and a granddaughter: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew H. Tr Ferguson at the Camden hospital on Wednesday, December 12th a son. He has been named John Witherspoon Fergnson. - Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Stfhhnscm -4*- Atlanta en Monday, Moriah Baptists To Hold Anniversary I Ujv. J. W. Boy kin and his congregation of Ml. Moriah Baptist church, have announced that their sixty-ninth Anniveisai-y serviced will be held on Sunday, January 27. This church was established by Rev. Monroe Boykia, father of the present pastor, and during all these years has held the unique (distinction of having only two pastors. This will also mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the present pastor's service. iLike his father, Jeff >Boykin, he has been a power for good in his community, among both races. The program for the day will consist of the usual Jubilee and Spiritual songs bungled down from early days, and Rev. Boykin is delighted to announce that a high light of the day will be the main address by Rev, A. T. Jamison, for the past thirty-four years superintendent of Oonnia Maxwell Orphanage. Rev. Jamison will be remembered by the older people of Camden as having served here as paator of the First Baptist church. In reply to his invitation Rev. Jamison sent Rev. Boykin the following letter: "It is a pleasure to mo to hear from you. Through the years I have thought of you a great many times and always, I assure you, with high regard. "The honor that you confer upon me in requesting an address from me on the afternoon the fourth Sunday in January, 19)35/ is appreciated ami it gives me genuine pleasure to accept. Shall be glad to perform the service requested and you may count upon my presence." Rev. Boykin is ably assisted in the conduct of his church by the following officers and deacons: T. M. McLestor, clerk; Ben Jenkins, treasurer; i deacons?Ben Jenkins, T. M. McLestor, Isaac Doby, William Brooks, James Curtain, Damon Lawrence and , William Boykin. New Officers Elected Kershaw Lodge Following, is a list of the new offi> eers elected to serve the coming year ! in Kershaw Lodge No. 29: J. E. Joss, W. M.; J. H. Osborne, i S. W.; G. A. Creed, J. W.; J. H. Clybum, Treasurer; J. W. Wilson, Secretary. Appointed are: D. J. Creed, S. D.; J. H. McLeod, J. D.; L. H. , Jones, S. S.; W. F. Nettles, Jr., J. S.; J. C. Hoffman, Tiler. Wins 4-H Trophy The Richard Blackwell Boykin 4-H trophy which has been competed for by 4-H club boys of Kersh4rto County for the past 5 years was won this year as permanent property by D. Carl Scarborough who met the re, quirements of permanent ownership by winning the cup 3 yeans in succession. To win the cup eaoh year a club boy of Kershaw County wae required to win the highest score on corn and hogs at the local County | Fair, which was accomplished by this outstanding club boy for the past 9 years. Carl Scarborough has maintained his interest and effort in the development of club work for the past o years anjd has done outstand' ing work throughout this period and It is with congratulations that we present him this year with this coveted trophy and with gratitude to its donor, Mr. Richard Blackwell Boykin, who has manifested such. interest in promoting 4-H club work in Kershaw County says 'Henry D. Green, County Agent. "What Think Ye Of Christ" This is the" sermon theme for next Sunday morning at 11:15, at the Lyttleton Street Methodist church. This will be the Christmas message. A comfortable church will greet you regardless of weather/ Preaching service at night wflllbe at 7:30, instead of 7:45. Pleas^bear this in mind. We hope you wil^ help us boost the night service says C. F. Wimtoerly, pastor. Teachers Home For Christmas Among the teachers of the city schools goirg to their homes for the Christmas holidays arei C. T; Baldwin, to Orangeburg; Miss Cornelia Oliver to her home in Greeleyville; Miss ILocile Allen goes to Catawba; Misses Margaret Blanding Lenora Knight leave for Sumter; Miss Grace Oakes goes - to Dnttngtmix Miss Lois Latham to Easley. "The Other Wise Man** jffi Van Oyke's lovely story will be **) a* the Christmas eerviertund^fjfe enhig at the Pre^ytwlm khunch at seven o'clock. The public is cordially imritodf y .IT/.,- Is-'i '-I?M I II iMil I fc I ' ^-1,1^??-^i>C3ajr; Women Met Friday County Farm Council The Kershaw County Council of Farm Women held its semi-annual mooting Friday night, December 7th ut the High school auditorium. Mrs. Kate B. Guttys, president of tha ( ouncil, culled the meeting to order with the singing of "America tho 1 Beautiful",by the assembly. The devotional was conducted by Rev. A. 1). MoArn, Pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mayor J. H. Osborne, in *, few gracious words, welcomed th? harm Women and their husbands in behalf of the City of Camden. JRe?r ponse to this was made by Mrs. Shelby Truesdale., vice president of the Council of Farm Women, and a member of the DeKalb Home Demonstration club. Greetings were extended from the American Legion Auxiliary by Mrs. A. M. MclLeod; from tho United Daughters of the Confederacy oy Mrs. S. C. Zemp; from tho Camden Garden club by Mtya Dannie Fletcher; from tho Camden *>hrlne club by Mr. W. F. Nettles; from ...the County Health Unit by Dr. A. W. Humphries. Mrs. Kathleen *B. Watts, ISuperintendent of Education, spoke, of the work of the Farm women in cooperation with the education department of Kertjhaw County. Mrs. Thoo D. Plow- ? den, - District Home Demonstration :i; Agent at this time rendered two enjoyable solos, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. S. C. Zemp. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the roll called by the Secretary of the Council, Mrs. J. A. Bell of LugofT. The clubs responded to the roll by standing. The speaker of. the evening, Hon. D. W. Watkins, Director of Extension v Work of Clemson College, was introduced by Henry D. Green) County Farm Agent/ Mr. Watkins reviewed the work of tho Extension Department in the state and told -of his plans for the continuation of this work. Miss Juanita Neely, State Poultry [ Agent, brought greetings from the ^ State Department. Mrs. Theo" D. - Plowden commended the work of tho women of this county and told of tho honors won by> the Council members and 4-H Club girls, Miss Margaret B. Fewell, Home Demonstration Agent, awarded diplo- '* mas to tho clubs completing four years of project work, as follows: DeKalb, Sand Hill and Gates Fori ' | A gold seal representing an additional four years of project work was - awarded the LugofT Club. "Mrs. Ella Pearce, a member of the Charlotte Thompson Home Demonstration club, , received an individual diploma for completing four years of prescribed , work in her club. Mrs. Pearce is the first club woman in Kershaw County to ^ave the distinction of receiving , such an honor. meeting was adjourned after . the singing of the project song, "Joy i to the World." ; Kershaw County ' Boy la Marines I George fi..C?toe;'3ft W the U. S. . Mar,ne Corps . hl?yUrecenUv he transferred to the Fleet fairine Force Ben Diego, California, according to 1 lT!.on received from Major Douis E. Fagan, Officer in Cargo 0f Marine Recruiting aWyities for Georgia, with offices in the Poet Office Building, Savapflji^Ga^ Mr. Catoe is the son bf Mr. George Beihtf6' an<l entered the Marine Corps through the Savannah office ill December, 1983. He If." ***?<**> o* the j^thune High " School Chug ?f ?88- , * The trip bo bis new gtotian wan made .board tho U. S.'Naval^rX port Nitro and Mr. Catoo wag to view tho many airMs available dxtei " ing. his poaaago through the Panama Canal. Vaoancie. fo. the Marine Corp. are now being filled at thai Savannah ofwee. Applications - will be mailed ~ : '&m .pen ?. quest. A Correction Jh last week'? issue ^Ottried the list of scholarship honor will pupUa.. : ot tbe Camden City school. But itf * some way the name of Fnancm Rbame of Grade was left off, jo w* are making this correction in justice to her. Ctttf Fellows Chh 7 iotning the Good Fellows ??? *?*? fi-g- f** a f: NUea totorrin and H. D. byAny^T v^ng^^to^y ^ ^