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I SOCIETY NEWS I * Telephone 100 Spinster's Club Met On Monday evening at her home on Lyttletou street Miss Faith dtLoach Hiitertained members of the Bpiuster's club at their regular weekly meeting. Mias Barbara Hickox waa a guest of the club and Miss Willie Halle won the prise for fop score. Garden Club jMsftlng I At 4 o'cIocV oh Monday afternoon, February 10. Mrs. G. H. Cook will be I hostess to tfefe Camden Garden Club meetlhg at her home on Green street. I There will be a talk by Mrs. AuI brey Barnes on "Proper Classification I of Flower Exhibit." At the conclusion au open discussion and much inI lormatlou will be rendered. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morrison en i, i Mined Thursday evening, Inviting I eight guests to a bridge supper at ihelr home at Brevard Place. A bowl I of pink carnations with lighted pink I tapers centered the dining table. A buffet supper wub served followed by I bridge. Prices were awarded Mrs. I Jack Whltaker, Jr., and llalph Bhan non. Met With Mr. and Mrs. VHIeplgue Mr. and Mrs. John M. Vlllepigue I entertained at bridge Tuesday evenI ing, their guests being members of I their evening contract club. Lovely I calendula in varying, shades of yel low and pale green candles burning I in silver holders gave a hint of spring I to the table decorations. In the conI tract games which followed dinner I Mrs. Vlllepigue and Jack Whitaker, I Jr., won the evening's top scores. ' Met At Green Leaf Villa I The cheery brightness of open fires I furnished a striking contrast to the bleak out of doors when Mrs. J. B. I Zemp entertained her card club Thurs day afternoon at the Green Leaf Villa. I Mrs. D. A. Boyklu, Mrs. A. D. McArn I and Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr., were adI <litional guests at the bridge tables land Miss Haymonde Neel, of Millbum, I X. J., was a tea guest. High scores I were won by Mrs. John M. Vlllepigud land Mrs. Frank Zemp. Mrs. May8 Hostess Mrs. Lee Mays entertained her conI t rart club Wednesday afternoon of I last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. R. Zemp, with a full atteudlauce of club members present. Mrs. I Henry Brothers was winner of the I prizes for high score. This week's meeting was held at the I home of Mrs. Joe McKain on Greene .street. All club members were pres <-nt and Mrs. Brothers was again win Jier of the high score prize. Mrs. McI Rain served a salad course after <ards. : t I New Bridge Club I The most recently organized conIt ract club for Camden is that of the I < utilises," which has a personnel as I follows: Miss Willie Haile, Mrs. DeII .oache Sheorn, Miss Barbara Hickox, Miss Virginia Haile, Mrs. W. S. McI Farley, Miss Gertrude Zemp and Miss I Nancy Dempster. This club meets "very Saturday afternoon and this I week's meeting was held at the home of Miss Barbara Hickox on Lyttletou street, with Mrs. Henry Brothers and l .\lra. Norfleet Smith, of Suffolk, Va., I pi.iving for absent members. Prize I tor high score went to Miss Virginia I Haile. Met With Mrs. Denton The Malvern Hill Home DemonBtraII ion club held its January meeting I with Mrs. W. J. Denton as hostess, Ion Friday, January 24. Mrs. J. H. I Sinclair had charge of the devotional. I The minutes were read and roll call answered by each member repeating la New Year's resolution. The proIject song, "Old Black Joe" was sung. I The chairman for the various comI mittees were appointed by the presiI dent. The subject of. Miss Fewell's I discussion was "Outlook," and with I charts and figures explained by her, I it was learned that all the major wars It aused a great Increase in the prices I of everything, and the peaceful years a decrease. It was also shown that j over-production causes the greater de 'Tease in prices of products and com modities. The business over a de-; llightful social hour waa enjoyed. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. J. Hasty, I Mrs. Troy Denton and Miss Lena SinI flair served very appetizing refresh ments. I YOUR FUTURE ? -} I FINANCIAL WELFARE? i I \ Do you think About them? m ) * _ (i I \ Your best chance is through |i Federal Savings and l| Loan Shares I Benefit Bridge Party Held i A benefit bridge party way given on Friday of last week at the home of M re. Q. R, Cook on Ureene street. This party wuh sponsored by the Camden hospital as a ineaus of raising funda for the purchase of a muchneeded sterilizer for the hospital. 1 wenty tables were in play and flrat and second high score prizes were awarded to Mrs. J!ack Whltaker, Jr., and Miss Bara Wolfe. Delightful refreshments were served during the afternoon,. , * P*rMivgnd Mra*Clarfca A lovely springlike setting was used for th? large hut delightful Informal recsptlog given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whltaker, Jr., Wednesday evening iu honor of Dr. Maurice Clarke, who arrived In Camden last week to assume his duties as Hector of Grace Episcopal church, and Mrs. Clarke. Miss Ethel Yates greeted the guests at the door and received with Dr. and Mrs. Clarke were D. A. Boykin, Senior Warden, aud Mrs, lioykin. In the dining rbom the table was overlaid with a lace cover und held a silver bowl of yellow daffodils flanked by burning yellbw tapers. - The punch bowl at one end of the table was presided over by Mrs. Kenuedy Illakeney and Mrs. Kijrby Tupper. In the den MIbb Lillian Yates and Miss Jessie Campbell presided at the lovely ice punch bowl with sweet peas frozen in it. A number of young girls assisted in serving, among them being Misses Ann Whitaker, Retta Illakeney, Betty Whltaker, Martha Williams, Joan Hill,- Betty Bolneau, Jane Clarkson, Florence Savage and Anne Clarkson. Fish 8upper Held At 4-H Club House In spite of the very inclement weather and the bad condition of the roads generally throughout the county, quite a large crowd assembled at the 4-H club house Friday night to attend the flsh supper given by County Hanger W. C. P?rry and Wardens W. E. Cunningham, C. L. McKinnon and D. G. McLeod. W. C. Hammerle, assistant state forester, of Columbia, iu charge of flre protection In the state, made a very interesting and instructive talk on the conservation of forests. N. T. Barron, assistant state forester, of Columbia, In charge of extension work made a clear and concise- talk on his phase of work. District Forester R. W. Reiger, Introduced the speakers. District ForeBter Eitel Bauer, of Spartanburg, and L. M. Staley, In charge of the government nursery near' Camden, also made Interesting remarks. It is to be regretted that every citizen of the county could not be present f6 hear these talks and get first hand information about the Forestry work, and what is being accomplished along this line in the state and county. Attended Funeral Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sinclair,."Vernon and Carl Sinclair and Mrs. W. J. Denton attended the funeral of John A. Young at Macon, Ga., Monday. Mr. Young was a brother of Mrs. J. H. Sinclair." Personal Mention Miss Mary Klmbrell left Wednesday for Savannah to attend the wedding of her brother. Mrs. H. G. Brown, of <Savannah, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.'" Raymond Moore on Laurens street. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Little and son have returned from Mississippi, where they have been spending sometime with relatives. Mrs. A. A. Reasonover, who has been on a visit to her sister, Mrs. John Carter in Orlando, Fla., has returned home. 'Miss Emily Shannon, who Is attending school at Staunton, Va., was the guest of her grandfather, C. H. Shannon, Jr., last week end. Mrs. Henry Savage, Jr., and sons have ? returned from Columbia where they visited Mrs. Savage's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Jones. Friends of John Flowers, Clemsan cadet, will be sorry to team that he is a patient in the Columbia hospital, where he Is receiving treatment for leg Injuries. To Present Play Tonight The Baron DeKalb faculty play entitled "Aunt Samanthy Rubs the Roost," formerly scheduled and advertised for last Friday evening, will be presented In the Baron_ DeKalb auditorium tills Friday evening, February 7, at eight o'clock. Admission, 10 .and 16 cents. To Meet At Antioch The Lee County Singing Convention will meet .with Antioch Baptist church, in its 129th session, on Sunday, February 9, at 2 p. m. The church is situated about nine miles east of Camden on highway No. 34. We extend a special Invitation to all singers and a- warm welcome-to all.?L. A. Moore, President. Thirty-seven persons, including four British, one Italian and thirty-two Indians, were killed by an explosion In a coal ipine in Jharia Bihar province, India. v / * Hough-Bromley The followjng weddiug announcement from the Plattsburg (N. Y.) l>atly Preks of January 31, will be of ' Internet to the many frleude of the bride in Camden and Kerehaw county: Mlae Blanche Hough, of Camdeu, South Carolina, aud Harry Lewie Bromley, of Peru, were married Monday, January 27, at 4 o'clock at the Method let parsonage, Peru. The Kev. Donald R. Lewie, pastor of the church officiated. The impreeaive ring cere rnony being uaed. ? "The bride 4b a native of Camden, s. G\, and la the eldest daughter of former Senator William Rodney Hough and Emma 8. Hough, of that place. She received her education In Camden high achool and Columbia College. The groom la a eon of the late Charlea B. and Mary Brand Bromley, of Peru, aud la a well known and highly respected farmer of this section. "They will reside in Peru." Faulkenberry-Horton A wedding of cordial interest to a wide circle of friends was that of Mlsa Louise Paulkenborry, of Kershaw, and Broddus Horton, of Cassatt, which was solemnised Saturday evening, February 1, at the Baptist parsonage at Westville, Rev. J. D. Oulledge officiating. They have many friends who extendi to them their best wishes. Robert a-Mobley Married, January 25, 1936, Miss Ella Mae Roberts, of K?rshaw, to Walter B. Mobley, also of Kershaw. The ceremony being performed at the Baptist parsonage at Westville, Rev. J. D. Oulledge officiating. Kniflht-Gowen Married at Kershaw, Saturday February l, Misa Minnie Knight to Joe Gowen, of Great Falls. The wedding coming as a surprise to their many friends. Rev. J. D.Gulledge performed the ceremony. Mt. Zlon Club Meets Miss Eva McCoy was hostesa to the Mt. Z|,on Home Demonstration Club 1 hursday afternoon, January 16. The regular form of meeting was carried out. Members filled In part of year book and report cards. Miss Margaret Fewell gave a very interesting talk on governmental problems and'showed chaits that helped the ones present to understand better and see for themselves the need of cooperation. She also talked on "Convenient Kitchens," and enlightened all as to ways of real ranging their own so as to save themselves. Each member is doing what they can tdward improving their kitchens, one remodeling entirely. During the social hour the hostess served hot coffee and cake. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrtf,. J. B. McCoy. Everyone is welcomed at these meetings and they are very helpful. Mt. Piagah Honor Roll Grade 1?Vera Roberts, Charles Ballard, Bennle Broom, Harold Dixon, Hubert Dixon, Frank Welsh, James Williams. Grade 2 Doris Roberts, JohnnLe Mae Roberts, Ruby Dixon, Mary Lou Holley, Mary:y Frances Horton, Edith, Muun, ViVian Ogburn. Grade 3-? Loutee Baker. Dora Lee Phillips, Ralph Catoe, Bobby Lou Sowell, Harold BJrd, Bobby Byrd. Gtrade 4?Louise Roberts, Polly Sowell, Albertlne Catoe. Grade 6?Bob Horton, Perry Baker. Grade 6?Ray Holley. Grade 7?Jasper Baker, John W. Mangum. Grade 8?Marie Threattt. Mt. Plsgah Club Met Kershaw, Jan. 4.?The Mt. Pisgah Home Demonstration Club held its January meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. C. W. Holley. Mrs. Holley gave us a delightful devotional. The roll was called and minutes 1 read by our secretary. Miss Olive j Raley. On account of the bad weather Miss Fewell was unable to meet with us, so Mrs. Roy Sowell, WPA Home Economics teacher, gave some interesting suggestions on repairing bed mattresses and old furniture. The hostess served a delicious sandwich and hot coffee course. Mrs. Ira Ellis and Mrs. Roy Sowell attended local leaders meeting at Camden. They received quite a bit of Information on a more convenient kitchen. Church Returns Thanks The members of Mt. Moriata Baptist church are very groatful to our many friends who contributed to our Seventieth Anniversary service. We are glad to say that through their gen?roun assistance we were able to of - f228.40,. which greatly helps us In meeting Some of our pressing obligations, ^?"anniversary service and especially the address delivered by Mr.- John K. doLoach was very inspiring and we start out from this anniversary with renewed efforts' to prosecute the work of the Lord. With thanks, both for the attendance and contribution, I am, Yours truly, J. W. BOYKIN, Pator. . * T_ < . / 4 :7?vb: r* A v Popular Citizen Died Here Monday Joo 8. Thomas, a resident or Caiudon fof the past six years, died Mowda) afternoon at the Camden hospital, where he was carried a few days previous suffering from pneumonia. While not a native of Camden Mr. Thomas had endeared himself to a Wide circle of friends during his residence here, when he moved from Manning to enter the warehouse business. wag abo a popular traveling aalus ?an for Armour's fertiliser works, with headquarters in Camdeu. He was of a genial disposition, having a plaaalug personality, he won friends readily. Mr. Thomas atteuded the schools of Manning, later graduating in law at Wake Forest College. He took u keen iuterest In sports of ail kinds especially football, being an ardent supporter of the Cumden high school team. He was a member of the Hap tisl church, a Shriner and a legionnalro and an active member of the Came and Fish Association. He was born in Maiming forty-one yeura ago, a son of the late Fulton C. Thomas and Mrs. Bloom Smith Thomas. He was murried to Miss Pamelia Bradham, of Manning. Surviving are Ills widow, mother and the following brothers and sister: Horace M. Thomas, of Colfihibla; Oopgh C. Thomas, of Manning, and Mrs. K. L. Manigault, of Fairmont, Wqst Virginia. The funeral services were held at his late residence, 1714 Fair street Teesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J- B. Caston, of the Camden Baptist church, and Kev. H. C. Brabham, of [ Manning. The funeral party left Immediately afterwards for Manning, where the burial was in the family l plot in the cemetery - there, j, Serving as active pallbearers were: I A. M. McLeod, Dr. Carl A. West, W. F. Nettles, J. Cooley Oillis, W. T. Redfearn, Dr. R. JC. Stevenson, T. V. Walsh, Jr., of Sumter; B. F. Sutherland, of Colombia. The honorary pallbearers ware: Arthur Clark, C. P. DuBose, Alex Clarkaon, A. S. Llewellyn, L. E. Graham, R. M. Kennedy, Jr., M. M. Johnson, Jake Sowell, Dr. J. L. Willlford, of Camden; Dr. W. Scott Harvln and S. L. Davis, of Manning. First Baptist Church Services The following, services are announced. at the First Baptist church for week beginning'February 9: Sunday school at 10 o'clock, with C. T. Baldwin. superintendent. Public worship conducted by the pastor J. B. Caston at 11:15 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Morning subiect: "Love Expressed In Service. Evening subject: "The First Wedding, or The Marriage Of Adam and Eve." B. T. U. Sunday evening at. 6:45. ' Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. On Sunday evening the pastor will give the first of a series of short talks on "Courtship," "Failing In. Love," "Getting Married," Building A Home," and similar subjects. The publLc is cordially iavited to attend all the services of this church. Mt-. Plsgah Baptist Church There will be services at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church this coming Lord's day as follows: Bible school at 10 a. m.; Church worship at 11 a. in. The sermon theme will be: "The Hell of the Bible." The B. T. U. will meet at 7 p. m. The public Is cordially Invited to worship with us. We are always delighted to have visitors.?Luther Knight, Pastor. Grace Church Service* Grace church services for next Sunday will be as follows: Holy communion at 8 a. m.; Church Sunday school at 10 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon at 11:15; Union. Sunday school at 3 p. m. Dr. Maurice Clark in charge of the services. - Bethany Baptiet Church There will be services at Bethany, Westville, next Lord's day as follows: Sunday school at 10-ffc-m., Superintendent H* B. G&skln, In charge. Preaching service at 11 a. m., the pastor in charge. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., T. C; Fletcher, director. Come, leU worship the Lord together. kead Hebrew 10:25.?Rev. J. D. Gulledge, pastor. Honor Roll Baron DeKalb Grade 1?Suzann Bowers, Margaret Catoe, Marjorle A. Clyburn, Camilla Owens, Curtis Ogburn, William Horton, Sara Ray. Grade 2?Margaret Barrett, Norma Lee Horton, Martha Ellen Peach, Jackie Jones, Douglas Barfleld, Mendel Clybum., Grade 3?Barbara Ann Ogburn, Mar"gtrerita Hilton. Grade 4?Johnny Sowell. Grgde 7?Nina Young. Grade 8?Ruby Young, Dorothy Workman. Grade 9?Ruth McDonald. Grade 10?Willie Bell McDonald. -- Cully A. Cobb, farm administration cottop < chief, declares "the need of r haste cannot be overemphasized" In the enactment of a new farm program. d \ rp t rv? Announcemnts For Mayor I hereby ttuoounce myself a sandi* date for re-elction us mayor of the city of Camden, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. l'ledgiax my heat uffortH to the welfare of the city If honored with thin position. J, H. OSBORNE. For Alderman Ward One Having aerved one term as Alderman from Ward One of the City of Camden, 1 am hereby aunouncinx my Qtndldacy for re election to thla office ted will moftt ha^rttiv appreciate your support In the March primary. Very respectfully youru, FltANJ^ M. MAYKU For Aldorman Weed. One 1 hereby announce myself aa a cam didate for the ofTlce of Aldermen to represent Ward One of the city of Camden and will appreciate the support or the voters. Very respectfully, C. V. MA88EBKAU. For Alderman Ward Two 1 am offering myself as a candidate for re-election ^to the office of Alderman from Ward Two and will appreciate the aupport of the voters in my ward. GEORGE A. CREED. For Aldorman Ward Throe ~ 1 wish to announce my name as a candidate to succeed myself us Alderman for the City of Camden from Ward Three and will appreciate your vote in the Murch primary. Very truly yours, F. N. McCORKLE For Alderman Ward Four I hereby announce myself as u candidate for reelection to the office of Alderman from Ward Four of the City of Camden and will greatly appreciate your votes In the coming Municipal prlmury. Very reapectfuUy, C. C. WHITAKKB, SR. For Alderman Ward Five Having been recontjy elected to fill out the unexpired term of T. V. Walsh In Ward Five of the City of Camden, I am ugain aaking my friends to reelect me in the regular Municipal primary. i Gratefully yours, D. O. HOUSER. For Alderman Ward 8lx 1 hereby announce myself ad a candidate for Alderman from Ward Six, j subject to the ruleH of the Democratic primary and would appreciate the sup- ' port of the voters. Very truly yours," J. E. ROSS. For Alderman Ward Six L hereby announce myself us a candidate for Alderman for the cltv of Camden from Wurd Six and will appreciate the support of the voters. CHARLES 11. VILLEPIOUE. For Alderman Ward Six Being still a resident of Ward Six of the city of Camden, 1 am again offering myself as a candidate for re-election on the Alderman's Board from that ward, and will appreciate the support of my friends. MENDEL L. SMITH. NOTICE TO CITY DEMOCRATIC CMJB8 Notice la hereby given that the City Democratic Clubs will meet in the City Council Chamber Tuesday, February 11, 1936, at 7:30 p. m., to reorganize the City Clubs for the City Democratic Primary Election. L. A. W1TTKOWSKY, Chairman. J. E. ROSS, Secretary: NOTICE OF MEETING The regular annual" meeting of thei stockholders of the Hermitage Cotton Mill will be held at the office of theCompany Wednesday, February 19 at ,12 noon. C. H. ZEMP, Secretary. 46 sb. PROFE88IONAL NOTICE Mrs. Shellle Jackson Orr, Registered Nurse, 1205 Broad street, Tela, phone 329, offers her professional services to the puhlio,. - >r|VK j Bandit Held For Criminal Court Hoy Lee Turner, charged with tak* Ihk pari in tho hold up' of the Clare* mont hotel on November 26, 1934, wuh held for general sessions court by Magistrate William Reynold* Hutur, day afternoon, followliiK u preliminary hearing in hit* court. Turner was represented by George D. Levy and the statv by' HolioUor F. A. MoLeod and City Attorney H. K. - Nash. ???? , I The state put up only one wtutcaa, 'City OfTicer W. C. Kirven, who killed Ralph Weger, one of the hold-up men, tn tho Clarcmont lobby, teattryiug that Turner waa the other member of the hold up pair. Kirven said be Identified Turner by his voice and slse. Ua, der cross-examination by Mr, Levy he maintained Hteadfaatly that he waa positive Turner waa the man who escaped from the Clureinont following a brief gun battle. lie teatllied that one of Turner's ahota pierced his leather cout and thut he hit Turner with one or more bullets from Ills own. gun. j Turner will be placed on trial at the next term of general hohhIomh court, which convenes here next Monday. , The charges against him are assault and hattery with Intent to kill and burglary.r- Monday's Sumter Item. ! . Gluttla H. Blierwood, 44, tho first World war veteran to apply for the bonus In Lincoln county, Tcun., was dead within an hour after the application had beeu signed. His beneiiciaries will receive the bonus. Production Loan Office Open s? We now have an office of the KerHhaw Productlou Credit Association on the second floor of the Fashion Shop nulVllng, Camden, S. C.. to which you are cordially Invited to come and discuss with us .your problem of financing your 1936 crop operations. W. T. REDFEARN, President. ' . \ Haiglar Theatre Corner Broad and Rutlcdge Sts. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ? ' WHEELER and WOOL8EY The gloom-chasing clowns in "THE. RAINMAKERS" With selected shorts added. SATURDAY," FEBRUARY' 8 Bob Steele in a story that will have you reeling with excitement? "KID- COURAGEOUS" EXTRA: Popeye the Sailor in ! "SPINACH OVERTURE" Buck Jones Serial and Comedy. LATE 10:30 SHOW "HIS NIGHT OUT" 1 MQJN D AY^^^TUESDAY,, FEBRUARY 10 and 11 Destined to be the best picture of 1936? "A TALE OF TWO CITIES'" Charles Dickens* Qlorious Drama!. ! Better than David Copperfleld. :With RONALD COLEMAN, Bltzav beth Allan, and a cast of 8,000.. ] I^^NESDAfTVEBrTiT ; Anna Sten with Fredric March Ini "WE LIVE AGAIN" Extra: With Byrd at the South Pule | "LITTLE AMERICA" j EXTRA: Chic Sale In ! "THE PERFECT TRIBUTE? j THURSDAY, FEB.. 13 . lames Cagney with Pat O'Bvlen. la I' "CEILING ZERQ." Week on'January 19 playad New York Strand to the blggoat bualness since theatre was built. This In spite of fact that annw.,. Bafca and storm tied up city. i I We affe continuing our sale on^> LADIES' SHOES I We have just reduced about a hundred more pairs to I Values to ? I' ?voc J SHEORN'S QUALITY MEN'S WEAR I Camden, s. c. i i -