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News Of Interest In] And Near Bethunej Fiethune, iM'f 16 ?The Woman s Auxiliary of the Presbyterlan Church met with M r* Charlie McKinoon Friday afterii</on At the conclusion of the business program a *o< ial hour spent Miss Minnie Kddinu McKlnnon, bnde-eK-ct who Is a memher of the auxiliary. was luvltcd into the din ins room where a lovely Christmas tree had been arranged wUh a variety of gifts on It In com plffhent to Miss McKlnnon Ambrosia ar.d cake were served the guests Mrs J T. N Keels was hostess at a dinner party Friday evening honoring Miss la^uise Tiller, Miss Sara, (jetty* and Miss Minnie Kddlns MeKiiinon Covers were laid for sjxteen After dinner, the guests In groups, made interesting life book*. 'or the prospective brides. Kach was presented a dainty gift by the hostess i On Haturday afternoon the lady teachers of the liethune school entertained at the King Davis hotel In a delightful manner Amid Christmas decorations a cozy lire plaee had been* arranged where Hauta Claus, after peeping over the chimney, earne tumb- ' ling through hearing beautiful gifts ' r Miss (Jettys The kind old Kanla j also presented Miss I^oulsc- Tiller and Miss Minnie Kddlns McKlnnon with! a gift (lames and contests were en-' joyed and later a sweet course was served Mr and Mrs Norwood Thomas, of! Winnsboro, spent Tuesday with the foliner's mother, Mrs J, D Robert-. KOfl Miss lx>ulse Outman has been > rp?-ndlng several days at her home in , A iideruo n .Sirs I, M Rest, of RennettHvillc, i and sister. .Miss l.l/./.le Kate Davis, of M'Cf,|| were Sunday guests of .Mrs , Clara Davis I'ireles one and two of the Raptist j W M 8 met jointly with Mjs O 8! Cutoe Monday afternoon Miss Kloisej Miller taught the study course? (rrlt-nta) Tapestries?a book on foreign missions The W. M 8 ot the Raid 1st church met with Mrs M. (I. Ward Wednesday afternoon. The Lottie Moon Christmas offering was discussed by the president, Mrs David Molley, and ati offering was taken for foreign missions Cithers taking part on the program were Mrs (] 8. Catoe, Mrs \V II. Rozler und Miss Margaret Fields Mrs Nettle Morton visited her daughter, Rula, and son, Frank, at Sta?e I'ark hospital, Columbia, Thurs* I <\ V Lowry Services At Kershaw Saturday Columbia. i>ec 12?Funeral aer-. vice? tor Mr* Maude Miller lyowry of 131 South Plckena street, who died at the Columbia hoapital at 10 o'clock Krloay morning were conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Ker?|jaw Presbyterian church Mrs I?wry was the widow of John M lxjwry and tuade her home In Ker haw until eighteen months ago. wb'.-n aha moved to Columbia to make tn-r home with her daughter and soninlaw Mr and Mrs (J W Goolaby. ; Mr Goolaby is connected with the Federal hand Hank She la burvlved by ber daughter,! Mrs Coolaby; a son. William S. Inwry of Charleston; a grandson, G W. Goolaby, Jr, of Columbia; and three slaters. Mrs Caswell Kills of Green ville, Mrs J. Ij Nicholson of Jefferson, arid Mrs. W. B. Gay of Hartsvllle. Active pallbearers were I>r John M. Brewer, Joe H. Sanders, fOmmett (Jayle, William Hayes, Jack Meetze and Carroll Spencer Honorary pallbearers were Br Iv C Hrasinglou, Fred K Culvern. 'I B Clyburn, I) P. Bye. K M Perry, John T, Stevens. Fred f\ Severs. L. K. Blackmon, C. O Floyd and l>r, W. C. McDowell. A host of friends throughout the Carolina* will be grieved to learn of the passing of this good woman. Met With Mrs. DePats Mrs Lambert ItePass entertained lor card club Wednesday afternoon with two tables of club members present and an extra table added for Miss Kutherine Little. Playing at the guest table with Miss Little were: Miss Marie Haile, Mrs Ralph Little rind Miss Jean Harris. Mrs. Roberta SrnPh substituted for an absent club member Mrs Bon Morrison was wlnn?*r of the high st ore prize and there was an attractive gift for the- honor guest Holidays Begirt Today The Camden city schools closed today for the Christmas holidays and expect to resume work on Monday, January 4. Many of the teachers will leave today for their homes throughout the state. Others expect to spend the holidays with friends. To one and all we extend a Merry Christmas and Happy New Y?-ar TAX RETURNS Notice is hereby given that the Auditor's Office will be open for receiving Tax Returns from January 1st, I'tJT. to March 1st, 1937. All persons owning real estate or personal property must make returns of the same wjthin said period, as required by law. or be subject to a penalty of 10 | >' I i e | j t The auditor will be at the places and on the dates mentioned below in person tor tie- purpose of taking tax retu rns Haley's Mill -January 12th Rethuno January l.'Mh and 14th Kershaw?January 19th and 20th. Libert > Hill January 21 West \ ill*-* January 2C. Hlaney January 2Hth. All persons between the ages of 21 and t<" years. Inclusive, are required to pay a poll tax, and all persons between the ages of 21 and aO years, inclusive, are required to pay a Road tax, unless excuse'd by law. All Trustees, Guardians, Executives, Administrators Agents holding property In change must return same. Parties sending tax returns by mail must make oath to same before some officer and fill out the same in proper manner or they will be rejected. R E. SPARROW, Auditor Kershaw County. 39 sb. PP?? ^Sinw?i?^ " i_ (anftcld Ctut> To Opto A a announcement of eopoctnl inter eat to Camden people will be the op enmg of the Barsfleld Countr? Club on Christmas night. This club will be under the management of Jack Settles and KJlhu fckhloeburg this eeaon The opening night will be a gala one and large or small parties <aa be accommodated Camden has long felt (he need of a place of this kind, where dining and dancing can be enjoyed by groups or couples. In an atmosphere of refinement. The management invites you to come and bring your friends aud house guests during the holiday sea 99U aud enjoy yourself One of the best chefs in the south has been engaged aud the food will be of the finest. j Christmas Lights Turned On The varl-colored Christmas lights in Camden's business center were turned on for the first time last Saturday night. They present a most beautiful spectacle and do credit to Camden's progressiveness. Much favorable comment is beard on the festive appearance it gives upon entering the business district. This year the lights were extended on both east and west DeKalb street and also both east and west ftutledge street, taking in the entire business section. The streamers of lights run! ning from the city hall steeple to the I street below make an especially pretr j ty effect, when seen from a dlstanrte. j Camden's wide streets lend them- ; selves well for the artistic work done by the City Water and Light Department. Junior Welfare Dance A holiday dance is being sponsored by the Junior Welfare organlzation i of tiiis city on December 29, at Hob- \ kirk Inn. A charge of $2.00 per cou- j pie will be made and tickets are on i sale at the Corner Book Store. Mrs. F M. Wooten, Jr., as chairman of the committee, with her assistants, Mrs. Nettles Lindsay and Miss Caroline Richardson, state much interest is being taken in this entertainment and It Is hoped to realize a large sdm, to be used in charity work throughout Kershaw county. Buster Spann's orchestra will furnlHh the music and dancing will begin at 9:30 o'clock Lancaster Fire Damage $100,000 Lancaster, Dec 16.-* Duma** by ?n j early morning Ore which swept the | Royal hotel and adjoining structure here today, forcing rescue of several | persons by ropes and ladders, was estimated tonight at approximately $100,000 KM lot t White Springs, owner of the hotel, said his lose was partially covered by insurance but that he bad not determined whether to rebuild. A store house owned by a five and ten cent store also was destroyed Mrs, Settle Hose, who operated the hotel, suffered a leg iDjury when flames ate through a rope by which she was clambering to safety and dropped her 17 feel to the ground. She was taken to Charlotte, N C., by her brotheriin-law, Caldwell Vorrlaon, for treatment. Other rescued guests were Harry Kent of Columbia; K. If Helms of Marshvllle, N. C.; Richard drier of Charlotte, N. C.; G. J?. Marett and his wife, of Columbia; Tucker McCra/y of Spartanburg; and J. D. Cars well of Florence. * A Charlotte fire company came here to assist In subduing the flames, I but the structures still smouldered j tonight A fresh outbreak of Are In tHo hotel ruins about noon was extinguished quickly. Named Director At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Commercial Hank of Camden*, December 16, John Whitaker, Jr., was elected a director of that institution. Mr. Whitaker, of the firm of Whitaker & Company, is well known -in both town and county and Is regarded as being conservative and very successful in his business ventures. Turkey Dinner Saturday The ladies of Circle number Four of Bethesda Presyterian church are to serve a turkey dinner on Saturday, December 19, at the Club Market, on Hroad street. The public is Invited to come. Dinner will be served from 6 o'clock until 8. Proceeds from this dinner will go towards a church fund. Legion Auxiliary Met Mrs J L. Williford and Mrs. Carl A. West were Joint hostesses to members of the American Legion Auxiliary at the December meeting held at the home of Mra. Williford on December 11. There were fourteen members present and one visitor. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag, prayer by the chaplain and the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. The secretary reported that the auxiliary hud u bank balance of |98.96. It was voted to Bend a sum. to the Woodrow Wilson Home in Columbia, for the purchase of curtain material. The home was acquired by the South Carolina Department, American legion Auxiliary aeveral years ago. All members were urged to visit the home if they have never done so. The president requested the chairman of each committee to bring their bulletins to each meeting and read Items of Interest therefrom in mak* Ing their reports. The poppy chairman was aKked to order poppies early, for the annual poppy sale.' It was reported that a health bond haul been purchased by the auxiliary. The district meeting was held in Winnsboro and several members attending reported a most interesting meeting. The Southern Area meeting is to be held in Charlotte at un early date and all members were a?ked to go If possible. A motion was made and carried unanimously that Mrs.^Hughey Tindal's name for Department President for 1937-1938 be endorsed. A letter was drafted and read in open meet-i ing to be sent to all units in the department, asking their support for Mrs. Tindal. At the conclusion of the meeting a Boclal hour was enjoyed during which the hostesses served delightful refreshments. America's Finest Bus Ssrvlcs I Matchless convenience ? superb | v comfort ? conusitnl dependability ^ for local or nationwide trips I T Sttictly first (lass service st one turd the cost of driving a car. 2S to SO", less than other transportation. 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Here's a LaJ flift that any man will be glad SS to receive ........ 98c to $2.95 == INFANTS' J KNITWEAR ? I>ure worsted Sacques? EE Pure worsted Sweaters? S] Pure wool Shawls? SB Pure wool Blankets? SgS Wool and Zephyr Bootle Sets. I Open Evenings TIL CHRISTMAS LADIES' Winter Coats The largest selection we have ever shown. New modes and reasonably priced. Fur trimmed, 40 per cent off. Plain collars, 25 per cent off. FUR TRIMMED 40 Per Cent Off PLAIN COLLAR 25 Per Cent Off GIVE BLANKETS Not only timely with the winter months ahead, but a gift every housewife deems useful? $1.98 to $4.95 Boys' Stormproof Zipper Jackets $1.98 to $2.95 Gift Suggestions Shirts, in Christmas boxes $1.<X Men's Ties, boxed . 25c and 49c Men's 8ox . 15c and 25c Handkerchiefs, Initial Sets 25c and 49c Bedroom Slippers . 98c to $1.98 Wool Scarfs 49c and 98c fowet Sets 49c to 98c Table Lamps .... 98c and $1.49 Belt and Suspender 8ets 49c and98c TOYS G-Man Outfits 98c TexaB Ranger 98c Ball-bearing Skates, 98c, $1.98 Tea Sets 25c to 88c Push Carts 98c Doll Carriages $1.98 up Dolls 98c to $2.98 Blackboards 98c Steel Wagons 98c to $6.96 Monopoly Game $1.98 Bingo Game 48c Water Colors 25c and 49c Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Santa Claus mechanical toys?together with track for 98c Popeye Express ...; 49c Doll Sewing Sets 98c ii LADIES' LINGERIE 1 A gift she will enjoy, now and 3 for a long time. Vests, Bloom- 3 < era, Panties and Step-ins. r LADIES and MISSES I DRESES I Buy now for your own needs as 3 well as for gift possibilities. Si Stylish treatment of ndcHlnep, J#J . sleeves and belt?and yet, they are warm? 25 Per Cent Off 8.^ Two-Thread Sheer j Chiffon Hose g EXQUI8ITE QIFT8! All Silk ringless, with Bilk plcot |S| tops?ful fashioned?the latest Jg? BhadeB ........ 40o.rto 98o := Men's Suits 1 Both single and double-breasted { ] ?In all the; new weatea and latest patterns? ^ $12.50 to $16j95 I Open Evwmpt | ? * \ n' ~~ ? BEL K'S ,