Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 DROP IN... ~~i | Srour newitand for the New York Dailies . . Charlotte Observer- . . Columbia State . . . Columbia Record . . . Atlanta Journal . . . and all Popular Magazines. J DePASS' DRUG STORE j |j ? . Phone 10 ?? We Deliver ^ The R*xall Store A Opposite J. C. Penney'e n ? smrnur xmm? Ja SmEfr'- WH^KK ps/wgiMlv^ tomm * r , SOCIETY NEWS TtltphoM 100 Li 9pin?ter'? Have Party Monday evening at her home on Fair street, Mrs. Alice DePass Ferguson gave a party for the mepabbrfa of the Spinstier> club. MIbb ' Virgiuia Haile won the prize for high score. Mr?. Evans Entertains Mrs. Bam Evans entertained Monday afternoon for the members of her card club. The party was given at the home of Mrs. Henry Brothers. Miss Nancy Burgwyn, who was an honor guest at the meeting, was given a guest prise, and Mrs. Jack Netties won the score prize. Mrs. Brothers assisted Mrs. Evans in serving a salad course. Miss Zemp Entertains Miss Margaret Fewell was a special guest at the party which Miss Henrietta Zemp gave Saturday afternoon at her home on Fair street. Adozen friends were Invited to play contract and Miss Lai Blakeney, Mrs. P. C. DuBose, Mrs. W. R. DeLoache and Mrs. E. C. Zemp joined the guests after cards. Miss Fewell was presented a guest prize and she also won the top acore prize in the contract games. Mrs. A. D. McArn cut the consolation. The hostess served a delightful salad course with coffee and lruit and pound cake. Hospital Auxllary To Meet Members of the Camden Hospital Auxiliary are ?equested to meet Monday. .January 25, at 4 o'clock at the hospital. A full attendance is urged. < Mrs. Lindsay Hostess Mrs. Nettles Lindsay wuh hostess to the membersi pf her contract club Wednesday afternoon. Mra. John deI<oacb was the only, substitute. Top score prizes were won by Mrs. G. T. little, Mrs. W. W. Hates and Mrs. Lambert DoPass. Neighborhood, Bridge Club Mrs. F. D. Goodale entertained members of the Neighborhood bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home. Mrs. R. K. Stevenson won the prize for high score and Mrs. liugliey Tindal cut the consolation. Mrs. Hubert Wilson assisted the hostess in serving a tea course. Guests Of Mrs. Zemp Miss Maude McKechnie, of Glasgow, Scotland; Mrs. Alexander Wardlaw, of Skelmore, Scotland; Miss Molly Anderson, of Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Douglas Boykin, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. W. H. j Harris were among the guests at the I party which Mrs. Frank Zemp gave Thursday afternoon at her home on Fair street. Other guests were members of Mrs. Zemp's card club. Miss Lillian Yates and Mrs. Thomas Ancram made the top scores for the afternoon. Mrs. Watts Complimented Mrs Herman Watts, who before her marriage on January 16, was Miss Minerva Inablnet, was complimented Thursday evening when the graduate nurses of the Camden hospital gave a party for her. The hostesses entertained at the new Elizabeth Bafruch nurses' home. The rooms were dec| orated in yellow garden flowers and a miniature bride and groom concealed in a corsage of spring flowers marked the place of the bonaf' guest. Miss Bonneau Hall won the score prize in the bingo game and the honor guest received a shower of gifts. The , hostesses served a tea course to the J guests who included thirty friends of the bri^P? Meeting Of The Garden Club The January meeting of thfe Camden Garden club was held at the homo of Miss Leila Shannon Monday afternoon, with thirty-eight members present. Mrs. A. C. McKain told of the planting done at the Curses' Home by the Town Beautiflcation committee, with Miss Fannie Fletcher as chairman. Plans were made for this committee to plant the new school grounds, too. Monthly hints were given by Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr. Mrs. W. S. Rainsford, chairman of the program committee, asked that following the monthly hints at each meetc: ing, a few minutes be given to asking questions and discussing same. Miss Leila Shannon, Mrs. W. S. Rainsford and Mrs. John M. Villeplgue were appointed a committee to select the subject for the wild flower painting. New members elected at this meeting to fill vacancies were: Mrs. N.? C. Arnett, Mrs. Leonard Schenk and Mrs. J. T. Hay. The afternoon's judges gave Mrs. Rainsford first place for her Camelia japonica. The special feature of the meeting was the talk made by Mrs. Roy Z. Thomas, of Rock Hill, who gave the -eiub a very interesting and practical talk on "Housekeeping in the Garden." Mrs. Hunter, president of the Rock Hill garden club, accompanied Mrs. Thomas to Camden. Mrs. Francis H. Cralghlll, of New York, visited friends In Camden last week. Personal Mention j Mrs. |* M. Kelluy, who is spending the whiter months at the Camden hotel haa hh her guest for several weeks her sister, Mrs. J. u. Beaver J of Ban Francisco. Mra. Burnett Lewis, of Philadelphia, la the guest of her mother, Mra F M Wooten. v The many frleudu of Donald Beall will regret to learn that he haa gone to Columbia to reside, where he will be with the Standard Brand Company. Mra. B. D. Blakeney la lu Washington, D. C., thia Veek, visiting her daughter, Miau Mary 1^ Blakeney. WHeVll<lny frl0UdH ?f Mr?Whltaker, Jr., will regret to learn that Hhe la sick in Charlotte, and wish for her a speedy recovery. Mra. Wylie Sheorn and son visited the former's mother, in Lancaster, last week end. Misn Kdna Braiall, of Atlanta, wus U.?i Kuc-Bt of Mr. ami Mra. larwrenco E, Urahuin last week. Mrs. W. C. Boyd and daughter, Ann Johnson Boyd have returned to their home in Columbia after a visit to relatives In Camden. Mrs. Boyd will he pleasantly remembered here as Miss Frances Boy kin. Mr and Mrs. Hubert Brown, of Washington, I). C., were week end guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs T. P. Brown, this past week. Mrs. E. N. McDowell, Mrs. H G Marvin Mrs. j. M, Villepiguo, Mrs.' A. C. MoKaln, Mrs. M. B. Hay, Mrs Joe Brunson and Miss Celeste MumnVn a ^rnded the annua? convention Imp 8 Auxiliary to the Nationa Council of the Episcopal church held in Columbia last week. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jackson have returned to their homd in Hendersonv lie after a visit here at the home of Mrs, J. L, Gillie. Mrs. W. J. MayfleJd left Thursday foi San Francisco, where she will v feit her son, Daniel Byrd Miller. Mrs. A. M. Simons and sons, of Asury Park, N. J., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Baum Mrs. Hubert Wilson and children returned Tuesday from a visit to her parents in Union. Mrs. C. J. Shannon, III, and Miss Katie Shannon, of 3avannah, Ga., visited friends and relatives here ' this week. Miss Katie Shannon remained over for a longer visit. Patronage Solicited The Home Demonstration Club market which opens each Saturday morning at 8:25 is supported by the farm women in Kershaw county. Fresh vegetables, dairy and pppltry products, pork and other farm grown commodities are offered for sale at t is time. The patronage of the housewives of Camden is greatly appreciated. . CARD OF THANK8 fri * W!sh to ^niTkll Of our good ne?fl duri?nr^?r ma,n/ act8 of badness during the accident and subsequent death of our baby boy Ken nard OIlHa Davis, also for tho'lovely floral offerings, sent to the funeral Very gratefully yours, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davis. Baby Died From Injuries -Kennard Gillis Davis, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davis, of near DuBose Park, who was reported so seriously injured when crushed by a tru<ik last Thursday, died from his injuries Friday afternoon. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from Hermitage Baptist church with Rev. A. S. Lockee'being I assisted by Rev. B. S. Broom and the burial was in the Camden cemetery Henry Clary, middle aged negro man, who was driver of the truck was released from Jail when a coroner's Jury held an Inquest Wednesday night and brought in a verdict that the . child died by mischance. Percy Mays was foreman of the Jury with Coroner Robert T. Goodale holding the Inquest. n,aPn?De ?lu8 XI? da?PRe, his phygkcians orders, left his bed Wednesday and received visitors as he sat in a speciality built wheel chair. HAILE-CLARKbON \ Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton Halle announce the engagement of their daughter, Willie Haiullton, to Alex&pdor Garden Clarkson, Jr. The wedding will take place In Camden, April 17. The interesting announcement wus made at a lovely tea which Miss Virginia Halle, sister of the bride-elect, gave Saturday afternoon at her home. Miss Halle chose the traditional bridal motif of green and white for the party and the houae was decorulcd with a lovely profualon of while sprinfc flowera and white lightod candles. On the table in the living room was a large bowl of lilies of the valley and a complete bridal party in miniature. Miss Marie Halle, sister of the brde-ehmt, when she greeted the guests at the door, presented each with a lily of the valley of which was a card bearing this announcement: "Willie and Zander, April 17." In the receiving line with the hostess was the honor guest, who wore a long ufternoon dress of dark blue chiffon trimmed with fuchsia and. a large fuchsia flower at the back, Mrs. W. H. Halle, mother of the bride-elect, und Mrs. A. C. Clarkson, mother of the bridegroom-elect. In the dining room tall ^rtiite burning tapers lighted the table vfelch was covered with a lace cloth and centered with a silver bowl of white snapdragons and narcissi. Miss Faith deLoach and Ml0s Dolly Singleton poured tea and coffee from silver services at each end of the table. Serv; ing in the dining room were: Miss Ann Clarkson, sister of the bridegroom-elect, Miss Gertrude Zemp and Mrs. Alice DePass Ferguson. In Honor Of Her Guest Mrs. Henry Brothers gave a lovely luncheon Wednesday at her home on Lyttleton street, honoring her house guest, Miss Nancy Burgwyn, of Richmond, and also honoring Mrs. Norfleet Smith, who with Mr. Smith will soon leave Camden to make her homo in Virginia. Mrs. Joe McKain won the prize for high score in the contract games and Miss Barbara Hickox the one for low score. Miss Burgwyn received an attractive gift from the hostess and Mrs. Smith was given a,shower of gifts from the guests present. Besides the hostess and the prize winners, those at the luncheon table were: Mrs. Sam Evans, Mrs. Jack Nettles, Mrs. DeLoache Sheorn, Mrs. R. E. McCarty, Mrs. Basil Bruce, Mrs. Ralph Little and Mrs. Richard Reiger. Mrs. Reasonover Entertains A dozen members of the Sans Soucl club were present Tuesday evening when Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Reasonover entertained at their home on Lyttleton street. Mrs. Louise Cantey played for the hostess. Yellow spring flowers and Ivy decorated the party rooms of the Reasonover home. Winners of the high and low scores were Mrs. James Qandy, F*. D. Qoodale, Mrs. S. W. Vanl^andingham and L. P. Tobln. Mrs. Vllleplgue give? Luncheon Members of the Wednesday morning bridge club wert honored Wednesday of this week when Mrs. J. M. Vllleplgue gave a bridge lunoheoq flog them, at hoc home. Covers were laid for Mrs. R. B. Pitts, Mrs. Henry Savage, Mrs. Samuel Russell, Mrs. C. P. DuBose, Mrs. Willis Cantey, Mrs. Anpie Davidson, Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn, Miss Charlotte Shannon, Mra. W. L. DePass, Mrs. Henry Carrlson, Mrs. J. T. Hay and Miss Leila Shannon. 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After a while you will And the toxic poisons eliminated, the process of nutrition stimulated, the blood enriched, and a hap- I py, healthy at$te of mind follows. I I Accurate, Reliable I Prescription Work ... at moderate prices, by Registered Pharmacists. ? . .,r.\ *?>.* '* ' '( Your prescriptions sent here or your phone order for medicines, sick-room necessities or other require-" J I ments will receive prompt, careful attention and will he delivered promptly. Our stock is very complete I wid properly kept. Biological* are properly refrigerated and sure delivered to you or your physician in I proper condition* I We operate two itoros the^fee on Broad street is open until 8 o'clock and the DeKsdb street store if L I ""?! Your business is appreciated and wo make sfpy effort to satisfy you. Let ui lmorif ws kyjpuUiw W. ROBIN ZEMP'S DRUG STORE Broad Straat Phone 30 CITY DRUG COMPANY M IVK.lb Str~n.t Phon? 130 NOTlCfe of Petition For .Setting off Homestead \ ' State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw. Ex Parte B. W. Sasportas Petitioner. In Re: Application for assignment of homestead. Notice is hereby given to M. BL Heyman, a judgment creditor and to any and all other creditors if, any, of B. W. Sasportas, and to all others whom It may concern 'that said B. W. Sasportas has doly filed his petition with the undersigned Master for Kershaw county to have a homestead set off "tALJllfiu m BfiiT s n <T-Pereo sal property which said real and personal property are situate and located in the county of Kershaw and in pursuaaoe to said petition I will at 10 o'clock a. m. on the 15th day of February, 1937, or as s60n thereafter as convenient, at my office in Camden, S. C., proceed . to appoint appraisers to set off said homestead as provided by law. All persons Interested are notified to be present at said time and place. V W. U DePASS, Jr. Mister for Kershae County. * . . 'N --r >v%5v ? > ' . , ' kGS j-ifcT; ~ For the Dance! I A CORSAGE OF GARDENIAS I or ROSES I Priced: $1?50 to $5.00 M A Complete Supply of Cut J Flowers and Plants j at All Times. I j Visit Our Greenhouse til and See Our Display &l | CAMDEN FLORAL COMPANY I 211 E. Laurens St. Camden, S. C. H Sarsfield Club . . . j Open Every Night FULL COURSE DINNER Saturday Night j $1.25 per person ; orchestra !; BBBBBDUHDM I | ' 1 8 u * 1 ' ? - STATEMENT OF The First National Bank I OF CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUNA "* V /. *, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS DECEMBER 31, 1936 Condensed From-Report to the Comptroller of the Currency I _ [: | RESOURCES I , jLoans and Discounts $ .79,882.21 Overdrafts NONE Banking House and Furni! ,, i/ture and Fixtures 81,995.67 j Real Estate Other -Than ' Banking House 16,438.59 Bonds I _ 427,255.37 | Cash in Vault and Due by Blanks ...... 460,250.72 Other Assets . 383.09 ; j TOTAL ..$1,016,205.65 LIABILITIES j Capital Stock Paid in5 $ 60,000.00 Preferred Stock 15,000.00 Surplus and 'Undivided Profits 24,905.34 j Deposits 915,025.31 -- : ~ r Bills Payable NONE Rediscounts NONE Reearve 275,00 Preferred Stock Retire ment Fund ~ - 1,000.00 "* ' b TOTAL |1,016,205.65 4 IN EXTENDING NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO OUR FRIENDS, MAY WE CALL 1 THEIR ATTENTION TO ABOVE STATEMENT SHOWING THAT THE FIRST ? j i NATIONAL BANK OF CAMDEN ENTERS 1937 WITH ASSETS OF OVER A MIL| LION DOLLARS. WE FEEL THAT WE ARE IN A BETTER POSITION TO BE OF i SERVICE TO THIS COMMUNITY THAN EVER BEFORE, AND WILL USE OUR ! BEST EFFORTS TO. THIS END. ~ WE WELCOME NEW ACCOUNTS, AND ABE | PREPARED TO MAKE LOANS FREELY WHEN GOOD SECURITY IS OFFERED. * , : f A ? ; j ' ^! ; : i - S' ?' .M D The First National Bank member of federal deposit insurance corporation. --- t:: wmftoo maximum insurance for each depositor. DIRECTORS C. J. Shannon, Jr. 8. W. VanLandfaffham R. N. Shannon Warren H. Harris ? ? M. H. Heyman C. J. Shannon, 4th. . W. A. Boyldn THE ONLY NATIONAL RANK IN KERSHAW COUHTV in TTll . , ^ mmmmmr-',"" -* * yMHIBTIIH^ iiiTTfMHHi^Bi