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"society news Tfllephone 100 Garden Club Notes n (i Marvin whs hostess to # Camd'-n Gurden club on Monday Ncrnooii. Muy 13th. A very IntertlPK ???' instructive demonstration Artiftiii Arrangement of Flowers" M given ?> Mrs. Clarence F. Owena, f Columbia Viaitora present wore: jrt Frank Marvin and I>r, Nancy osaJioo. of Columbia. Miss Zemp Waa Hostess Miss Kli/.aboth Zemp entertained embers of l??r contract club Wedr&day afternoon at her home on Fair -Mrs. Ansel Bateman. of Sun ntonlo. Texas, Mrs. Charlea Shan)U 41I1, and Mlaa Thomaaia Guthrie ere additional gueets. Prize for top lore was won by Miaa Thomaaia utbrie Mlaa Caroline Houser called cards Later In the afternoon, hostess served a tea course. Spinster's Club Meeting On Monday evening ut her home on aliens ft reet, MIbh Mary Goodule itertaiied members of tiie Spinsters ul) -MifS Barbara Hickox and Miss jKinin Halle were additional guests. | tit.- rootns were lovely cut flowers, and deiphinum .predominating, jze tor top score wua won by Miss sncy Dempster. An Ice course was irved l?y the hostess late in the evilng t Had Enjoyable Theatre Party ' Miss Martha Williams, daughter of r. ami Mrs. David It. Williams, enrtained on Saturday at her plantain home, "Mulberry." A group of iildr?-n were Invited for lunch and ovies at 'I'he Haiglar Theatre afrwards. Those invited to the party pre Misses Anne Whitaker, Chrisp Lowell. Florence Savage, Ketta akeney and Betty Boineuu; Leonard ahatn. Jolly lMtts, Massenburg Trotr. Jack Richards find BiUy Pitts. Entertains At Bridge Mr- M M Keasonover gave a very ' my on Saturday afternoon, .it-naming se\en tables of contract le t lmine on Lyttleton street. Ar- ( lu.'im-nts iif lovely mixed garden j brightened the rooms in which 1 t* gw-ts were received. First and ion ; huh >? ore prizes were awardM-.ff Sara Wolfe and Mrs. J. M. unly low prize went to Mrs. Gay fiin. and Mrs. K. B. Mobley held the fiin.g pii/.t. Mrs. A. A. Iteasonover Bi>i"d tlie hostess in serving a tle[l'i';a 1 -alad course. Mrs. Evans Hostess Mr- Sam I N ans entertained on Friy anernoon. her guests being memr of the Bolter Halves club and Is. Henry Brothers, of Richmond, L who, with .Mr. Brothers and their Was son. has recently moved to biiirti to make their home. Players Ire invited for two. tables and rty was given at the home of Mrs. 3a T. Nettles on Laurens street, st ami second high score prizes r<> won by Mrs. Lee Mays and Mrs. ph Little. After the bridge games ea course was served by the host Dinner Dance Given Friday I'vening, May i??h the of flcera of Co. M? Capialn Mrcvurd Bovkin. and Lt. Harrington Yates entertamed the officers of the IlKti, ift. fautry of South Carolina National til Wtth u Ulmu>r <*ance at ' The ' . Th* tables were decorated with pink and blue larkspur and burning tapera and attractive favors. Each gueat wan presented with half a playing card and dinner partners were found by matching cards. The piuce cards were marked with the names of the cards rather thun the names of thy guests. Several contests were enjoyed during the evenMrs. Harrington Yates, Mrs Hre. vard noykln and Mrs. Alfred McLeod received the guests. Music was furnished by the Four Aces. A chicken dinner was served. 1 hose present were: General and Mrs. James C. Dozicr of Columbia, U. and Mrs. Paul Klklns, Captain Homer Hoover and daughter, itartsvillo, Major and Mrs. L. Don Matthews, Captain and Mrs. William Cork, U. and Mrs. Carl Hovls. Lt. and Mrs. KM win Hurron, Captain and Mrs. Jasper Groves, Lt. and Mrs. Jones Major and Mrs. William Wilson Lt Katteree, Lt. Hillie Barron, Misses leny and Whitesides, Ids. Chapman, Needy and Gordon of itock Hill, Lt. and Mrs. Tom Barrett, Lt. Donald Orr of Chester, Captain and Mrs. Brevard Boykln, Id. and Mrs. Harrington Yates, Mrs. Alfred McI>eod, Mr. and Mrs. William Clyburn, Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman, Dr. George Khame, G. r. Baldwin and \V, It. Denton, Camden. Entertains For Guest When Mrs. Thomas Antrum entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon, site invited a number of additional guests to meet Mr. Ant-rum's sister, Mrs. John D. Miller, of California. There were three tables of contract and those playing with the club members and honor guest were: Miss Leila Shannon. Mrs. J. T. Hay. Mrs. .Withers Trotter, Miss Molly Anderson and Miss Charlotte Shannon'. J op scores for the afternoon were made by- Mrs. E. N. McDowell and Miss Anderson. After cards the hostess served sandwiches, tea and cakes. Were Hosts Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cummings entertained at bridge Tuesday evening at their apartment on Fair street. Players for three tables were invited to meet Mrs. Harry Cummings, of Greenville, who is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cummings. Delightful refreshments, consisting of pie a la mode with coffee, were served when the guests arrived. After the bridge games the honor guest was presented a lovely gift and high score prize for the ladies was won by Mrs. James Gandy and for the men by Dr. R. E. Stevenson, while Wylie Sheorn was awarded the low prize. Party Enjoyed Fish Fry A very delightful fish fry was given Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. William Moore. Ten couples motored out to Walter Rhame's cabin at the old pond for an evening's entertainment. A fish supper was served at eight o'clock and music and stunts were enjoyed afterwards. ^ifts f?r Qraduation A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR HER Elgin Wrist Watch Sheaffer Pen and Pencil Set Bracelet Brooch Necklace Diamond Ring Dinner Ring Vanity Birth Stone Ring Toilet Set W'eek End Bag FOR HIM Wrist Watch Bill Fold Belt and Buckle Set Tie Chain Collar Pin Pen and Pencil Set Brush and Comb Set I Rings i i Cigarette Lighter Cigarette Cases Stick Pin And many other gifts, ranging in prices from j 50 cents and up. ! The goffer ?omparu} Jewelers and Optometrists : ? - 1 Personal Mention Mrs. J, J, Carney in on a s Imit to 'friends In Florence and Mullins. j Mr. and Mb. Frank \V. Spencer left ' Monday for their summer home in Massachusetts , Mr and Mrs. II (J Marvin left this | past week for New London, N H. for the Bitininer month?. Mr. ami Mm. 'I. McKee Gruhsm have Bone to Sewickley, l'a , whore they have a summer home. Frank K. Courseu left lust Saturday for Kaston. Fa., to spend the buminer months. Miss Carrie Rogers. of High Fotnt, N- c ? waa tho Kueat of Mra. H K. Chewning last week end. Mrs. E. C. DuBose hud ua her Kuekts last week. Mr. and Mra. Allison DuBose and chlldreu, of Greenville. Mrs. Thomas T. Truesdale and duuKhior Catherine, of Marlon. N. (V, are In Camden visiting relutives. W. H. Harris, has relumed from Charlotte, where he received treat' ment at the Charlotte Sanatorium. Mrs. J. D. Arthur has returned to her home in Union after u visit of several days to her daughter. Mrs Hubert Wilson. Miss (Irate Kellar,, who has been spending the winter in Camden has gone to her former home in l'< nnsylI vania, for a yisit. j Mrs. F. if. Harding, who lias been here visiting her sister, Mrs, F. M. Zetnp has returned to her home in Mi Hedge ville, Ga. Mrs. Lawrence Norton and daughter, of Wulhulht are ;guests of the former's mother, Mrs. L. T. Mills. Mrs. Norton before her marriage was .Miss Sara Mills. Mrs. W. G. Wilson left Tuesday for Richmond, Va., to visit friends and from there she will go to Philadelphia to visit her son, Dr. Clarence Wilson. k riends of William Thompson, student at Presbyterian College w.ill ho glad to learn that he has been promoted to First Sergeant at the final promotions day of the school. Miss Rosa McLeod. of Leroy, N. Y., arrived 'ttjesday for a visit to her sister, Mrs. W. U. Rhoden. She was joined in Washington by Miss Floise Rhoden, who accompanied her here. Mrs. M. F. Charlton and daughter. Miss Mary Elizabeth Charlton, Miss Fannie Fletcher and mother. Mrs. A. M. Fletcher left last week for their borne in Proctorsville, N't., to sp* nd the summer months. Mrs. Nellie Holland, Miss Clara Holland. Mrs. L. M. Davis, Mrs. Kmj ma Shiver and (\ T. Shiver went to Wilmington, May 13th, where they at| tended the graduating exercises of tin* j James Walker Memorial hospital. Miss Connie Mae Shiver was a member of the graduating class. Cadet Henry Beard, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Beard of this city, was graduated Tuesday, May 21st, from Bailey Military Academy. Since going to the Academy in the fall of 1932 Cadet Beard lias made a good record for himself, particularly In the military line. His second year at Bailey he was appointed to the rank of corporal, and in his senior year he was appointed to the cadet battalion staff as First Lieutenant and Color Officer. Twenty-One Men On Constabulary Columbia, May 22.?Governor Olin D. Johnston announced today that he had selected twenty-one men for appointment as state constables to begin enforcement of the new South Carolina liquor law June 1. The governor said the 21 would be commissioned for a "trial period of 30 days and that the rank and file of the organization would start at pay of $100 a month, with automobiles and traveling expenses furnished by the state. Organization plans have not been completed, he added, but it Is possible, that an executive will be named to take charge of the liquor enforcement agents. The state tax commission, administering liquor licensing and levies, meanwhile received fifteen additional applications for retail licenses and announced through Chairman W. G. Query that it was not setting up a special alcohol tax division Immediately. Governor Johnston said his constables were "all chosen and their names will be announced in a few days. Most of them will go to work June 1." With an initial appropriation of $70,000 for 13 months, he pointed out funds were sufficient only to provide one constable for every two, or more counties. "We had more than 3.000 applications," he said, "and only 21 places to fill. I want the others please to forgive me if all 3,000 didn't get appointed." The present constabulary of three, financed through a $12,000 appropriation for criminal investigation, will continue as a separate law enforcement unit for special investigation, ! the governor said. With the demand for authorization to open liquor stores unabated, the tax commission planned a statement setting forth requirements for the issuance of licenses more fully but made no Increase In Its staff in connection with liquor administration. Two hundred colonists from the drouth-stricken sections of Minnesota, many of whom have been on relief rolls, have landed In AlaAka to make a try at farming the rich soil of the Matanuska valley. New York Stylist Brings Show Here Mis* KtlUli Mott. of Now Yol k, ^ Fabric Stylist for the .1 (' IVnney < 'on 11?:?ti >. will visit Camden on Mon ! duy and Tuesday, of next week to hold several fashion showings, arrung 0 by A C. McKain, manager of the local store, to assist women and girls in this vicinity with their problems of dress. Mr. McKain has Issued u cordial invitation to. everyone interested in hearing Miss Mott, ami in seeing Hinnrt new SpriiiK ami Summer styles within n ach of the woman who sews, to attend the showing at H o'clot k in t lie evening at Penney s store. Loeul girls will model a budget wardrobe to meet the needs of every occasion, including Htreet and sport costumes, afternoon and evening gowns. In the past four years, through the courtesy of the J. C. Penney Company. Miss Mott has held simllur fashion showings before leading universities and women's organizations throughout * the country. Prior to her connection with the Penney organization. Miss Mott was state clothing specialist of Montana. ltanking fabrics and colors for spring and summer, correct skirt lengths, accessory gadgets and details. modern finishing methods, and many other fashion points are discussed by Miss Mott For the benefit of those who can-J not attend the night show, there will! be a showing at the Kpiscopal Parisli house on Monday afternoon at 1:1'? and again on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Kveryone Is cordially invited. Sister Was Honored Mrs. William Rogers, of Virginia, delightfully entertained at four tables of bridge Tuesday evening. The party was given at the home of her sister, Mrs. K. J. McLeod. whom Mrs. Rogers has been visiting the past several weeks. High and low score prizes were awarded Mrs. Henry N'iles and Mrs. S. W. VanLandingham. Late in the evening the hostess served sandwiches. cakes and tea. Tuesday Evening Club Met The Tuesday evening card club had a very delightful meeting with Mr. aud Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr., this week. A low silver bowl filled with yellow and blue gardeu flowers centered the candle lit dinner table. Top scores In the bridge games which followed dinner were made by Mrs. Jack Wltaker, Jr., and J. B. Zemp. Dun & Bradstreet In their weekly review of business last week, noted a general improvement all over the country, with retail sales averaging 5 to 10 per cent Increase as compared with the same week of 1934. Miss Hedfcarn Crowned May Queen [ l)li. of |||,i |ov?dleM I ?*?.' * 111 t'Ni'lllh! was Ilu- Miiy Festival held on the' front portico of ih,. historic old Crosby (' I'ian church ?,r Camden Friday afternoon. May 17tl* at .1:30 when Mian 1 Male Clair Kcdfeuiu. lovely young' dauKhter of Mi and Mrs W. T Red j Hum. was- crowned Queen of May I by her Maid of Honor Miss Paillette ' Meat. Mlaa iledfearii wuh chosen Queen by popular vote. Mian West coin I UK second Her ten Maids, also contestants In the race for Queen, were: Misses Helen Tlndal. Lena! Stevenson, Susan Teum, Mary Richoy, ) Margaret Osborne, Frances Baruch! I l'-llen Little, llarbura Zeiup, Edith 1 Copeland and Ann Olarkson, Miss Itedfcarn was beautifully gowned In white silk and net with a 1 white satin train Her crown wuh of white ?ittlit decorated in rhluestoues. i medallions and stars. Her truiubenr-1 errt Were two lovely lit11?> girls, Ann! Zomp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. T. Zeiup, ami Beverly llruce. daughter of! Mr. and Mrs. Ihcsil llruee. The crown ' hearer was John Lludsuy, Jr. The! heralds were Hetty Sowell and Phyllis! Karesli. The maids wore organdy' evening dresses and carried arm hou- i Muets of pi,,k and blue delphinium tied with large tulle hows. For the entertainment of the Queen there, were many dances given. The dance j of tlie Seasons was given by four lit-! lb- girls dressed in pink. blue, yellow || ami green voile representing the four seasons. The children were trained b> Miss Gertrude Zemp They were Laura Mackay, Fay Ismmnski, Hettle Rhutne and Hebe lllakeney. The dance was very graceful. A solo dance wuh given by Alice Dunn. 4-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Dunn, of Sumter, S. C. I he May Hole IMnco was perfectly and beautifully rendered by fourteen pretty girla of the Camden Grammar school under the direction of Mrs. George Taylor. Especially' attractive features of the program were the two sylvan scenes given by children of the Pine Tree Hill school under the direction of Mrs. j. <}. Richards and Miss Virginia Halle. Miss Gertrude Zomp assisted hy Mrs. George Taylor directed the May i arty which was quite a success. The entertainment was given by Circle No. 1 of the Presbyterian church. The Circle wishes to thank all those who took part as well as those who help d in making it a success Miss Virginia Mail.' was musician for the oe-j ens Ion. The Presbyterian Auxiliary ] exports to make this an annual atTair in Camden. Satisfied With N R A Washington. May 22?Approximately l.r.OO business men. from New \ork and New England, today urged their senators, and representatives to continue NRA for two years. He fore motoring to Capitol Hill in a long string of taxlcabs. they assembled in Constitution Hall and heard Ward Cheney. Connecticut slik manufacturer, assert: (live us NRA in accordance with the house program and we believe America will, long before the elapse of two years, be out of the woods and on the high road to prosperity." He added that the meeting was a 'remarkable spontaneous effort" and wuh' "not a march and not a raid" on congress. Jake Was Not All Bad Silas?I)i<l Jake Boggs tell you that that bargain mule he sold you was a terrible kicker? Cyrus 'No, he didn't exactly say .that. But he threw in a couple of bottles. of liniment. I think Jake means to be fair. Gmc^nJlcmw wnuukto I f) irfnd PH fioujefV "the. PC3/ H.ept/ \2\\ LAURENS ST.- PHONE 193 [ News of Interest In And Near Bethune Bcthuno, May 22.?On Friday evening the children from tho Kramnmr school presented a delightful three act oporottn entitled "Boy Blue." The children acquitted themselves well and the operetta was much enjoyed by a largo audience., J. O. Foster and W. H. Fox spent part of the week end in Spartanburg. Mrs. Maud Watts has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. O. titers, in Bamberg recently, Miss Louise Tiller, Miss Sara Get* tys. Frank Leo and Alvin Clyburn visited Tryon. N. C., Sunday. MIsh Katherine Byrd who has been teaching in the Gastonls high school has come to spend the vacation with her parents, the J. L. Byrds. The girls and boys of the high school who have participated in any feature of athletics during the year were complimented with a fish supper Monday evening by Superintendent J. C. Foster, \V S. Fox and Miss Isabelle Burnley. Miss Mary Louise McLaurin was the guest of friends in Calhoun Falls last week. Chester C. Davis, AAA administrator, wrote a blanket denial to charges that the farmers who visited the capital last week, had their expenses paid. In a letter to Senator ltoblnson, Davis declared: "I wish to reiterate the farmers have as much right to oxpress themselves, and if they want to, to come to their capital to do it, as Other people." HALSALL?In sail but loving memory of my dear husband and father, Thomas Gilbert HalnaH, who passed away one year ano today, May 20th, 1934. "Had and sudden was its call, Ho dearly loved by one and all, His memory Is as sweet today, As in the hour tie passed away." Wife and Children. <. (Advert Dement) HALSALL?In loving memory of my son, T. (5. Halsall, who passed away May 20th. 1934. "A precious one from us lias gone, A voice wo loved is still; A place Is vacant In our home, Which never can be filled. 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