Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 Planting time is here again HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF EVERGREENS AND FLOWERING PLANTS. PRICED REASONABLY evergreen nurseries J J. W. TROTTER, Proprietor ? ,fci " i " ' - 'society news Telephone 100 Mr#. Charles DeLoache Hostess ^r? Charles DeDoacho had hh her Pjiiests Wednesday tho members of ^ li?r afternoon club and Mrs. Clarence Brabham, of Bamberg, and Mrs. Dan yatkry Mrs. Joe McKaln had the jfternoon's high score. i ... . i.ji # Mrs. McKaln Entertains jjrs A C. McKaln also entertained I to the afternoon Wodnesday. Playing her party were members of the NelKl?h<" hood Club. Miss Laura May grown, Mrs. F. 11. Spencer and Mrs. Hugh Billupa Joined the gnests for ^Biea. Prizes were won by Mrs. F. D. fCOOdHlt', ytrtttf Brotrri and Mrs. J. L. I Willlford. Club Resumes Play I Members of tho Plaze-u-Pleze club, ifter disbanding for the summer, re lumed their meetings Monday evou-: ^ ing with Miss Cornelia Oliver as hos tess ai her apartment. Three tables Hot club members were present, Mrs. C. T. Baldwin being elected a new ^ mcinher at this meeting. MIhs Ada Montgomery won the high score prize Hind the low prize went to Mrs. 13111 Moore Mr. and Mrs. Goodale Entertain I At s o'clock Thursday evening, Mr. B|0(i .>i i s. f, I). GoOufile GutCualncu Hit a delightful bridge party for tho sembi-rs of their card club. A Hallo ?e'en motif was used for the decoraot tho party and garden flowers By gold and rust tones were placed tbout the rooms. Players for three Miles were invited, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hfoiv-h substituting for absent memHkrs of the club. Mrs. Karesh and Hubert Wilson were winners of tho *ip~s?bre~ prizes ancT the low prices" vrii; to Mrs. S. W. VanLandingham Bud M. M. Keasonover. Entertains For Senator anjj Wife Mr. uud Mrs. II. P. Kendall entertained, at u luncheon Monday at their home, The <0ycftmorea, In honor of Senator James F. Byrnes^ of Washington and Spartanburg. Entertains Card Club Wedneaday afternoon Mra. Ancrum Hoy kin. Jr., entertained ut her home at Chancefleld Plantation for the members of Uer card club and Mra. Frunk Wooten, Jr., Mra. H. M. Kennedy, 3rd, Mrs. John del-each, Mrs. Thomas Ancrum and Mra. Ralph Shannon. High score prizes were won by Mra. Wooten, Mrs. Lambert DePasti and Mra. Donald Morrison. Hallowe'en Carnival The Business Woman's Circle of Bothosda Presbyterian church gave a large Hallowe'en carnival at 'be Armory Hall on Thursday evening. Fortune telling, games and stunts were enjoyed. Assisting Miss Margaret Fewell in carrying out the entertainment of the guests were Miss Celeste Mumford, Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr., Mrs. A. D. McArn, Mrs. Bill Moore and others. Party at Wirrrberly Hall Delightful among the week's entertainments was the Hallowe'en party given Saturday evening at Wimberly Hall for the members of the Junior department of the church school of the Methodist church. Spooky witches, cats, and pumpkin faces greeted the guests and games and contests featured the evening's enter-, tain meat. Assisting Mrs. Bryce Herbert, superintendent of the department, were the follpwing teachers: Mrs. C. W. Birchmore, Miss Christie Hey. Mrs. Arthur Clarke, Bill Nettles and H. B. Graham. Hallowe'en Dance at St. Mary's An interesting event of the week was the Hallowe'en dance given at SL Mary's Hall Friday evening and sponsored by the members of the Junior Welfare League. Many members of the younger society set of Camden and their out-of-town guests attended. An attractive Hallowe'en setting was used in the ball room, featuring cats, witches, owls, pumpkins and other weird designs. Music was furnished by the Palmetto Swingsters. Officials of the Junior League were the chaperones and members of the committee were Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, 3rd, Miss Faith deLoach, Mrs. Beulah Hicks, Miss Sarah Steadman and Mrs. Bill Cox. :? ?? .v> Needlework Club Mrs. G S King entertained members of the Needlework Club Thursday afternodn at her apartment. Hallowe'en decorations featured all the details of the party and the yellow color uote was repeated in the salad course served. Mrs. John Mullen, the county chairman of the Red Cross roll was a guest at the meeting and instructed the members In making the Red Cross flags to be used during the approaching roll call. Other guests were Mrs. Hermas Granade, of Greer, and Mrs. C. T. Baldwin. Mrs. King, who left on Monday to make her home in Branchvllle, was the recipient of many lovely gifts h-om the guests present. Mrs. Clara 'Abbott, mother of the hostess, assisted In entertaining. Mr?. Bruce Give* Party At the party which Mrs. XImhII Bruce gave Thursday evening at the home of Mra. Henry Brother*, Mrs. Zander t'luckwiii ami Mra. Clai'ttime Hrahhaiu of Bamberg, played for absent 1110111her* of the club ?nd the high a core prize* were won by Mra. Bculah j Hicks and MIbh Mary Goodulo. Garden Club To Meet The Camden Garden Club will meet with Mlaa Olive Whlttrldge Monday afternoon, November 8, at 4 o'clock. Mia. figment vonTresekow will apeak Informally on Tulip Time In Holland. Attending the Garden School In Columbia laat week were Mra. M. II. Mobley. Mra. W. J. Dunn, Mlaa F. B. Fletcher, Mra. R. li. I'ltts, Mra. H. G. Marvin, the Mlaaea Shaunon, Mra. Curl VVeat, Mra. Willla Cantey and Mra. L. 1. Gulon. A abort report of the school will be given at the club meeting Mr*. McDowell Give* Party Mra. Retta Heath McDowell entertained at a lovely Hallowe'en party Saturday afternoon at her home, celebrating the sixth birthday of her daughter, Ida. A Hallowe'en cover spread the table and the birthday cake with Its burning candles made the centerpiece. The table service, the horns and the party favors, and the flower* were all in colorful Hallowe'en designs. Johnnie Zemp was succoHsful In the Mickey Mouse content ?fwi w?h awarded, the. pida-e- The hostess was assisted at the party by her mother, Mrs. Ida Heath, Halloween Party Thursday night, October 28, from 7:30 to 10 o'clock a lovely Halloween party was given at the Wateree club house by Mrs. W. 8. Gaskln. recreation supervisor of Camden. The spacious hall was beautifully decorated In orange and black. Carrying out the color scheme orange punch and black and orange candy were served. The guests wore greeted at the door by six robed spooks, who ushered them into the reception hall where apple bobbing, fortune telling and amateur contests were held. Later In the evening the younger set enjoyed the "Ilig Apple" dance. Klghty-flve participated in the happy occasion. Miss Frances West Hostess One of -the pretty Hallowe'en parties or the week was that given by Francos West, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl A. West. The rooms of the West home were attractively decorated in the Hallowe'en symbols of -CJUa...witches. and pumpkins, and in _ this setting all kinds of games and stunts were enjoyed. In the donkey contest Sybil Draksford won first prize and Lantye Williford second. In the dining room Klondike cosmos and other seasonal garden flowers made an attractive centerpiece for the table where delightful refreshments were served. Hallowe'en baskets of candy and noisemakers were the party favors. Miss Paulette West, sister of , the honor guest, and a studqgt at Converse college, assisted with the games. Mr. and Mr*. Pearce Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Irving Pearce entertained at a delightful dinnor party Friday evening at their home, complimenting Mr. Pearce's brother, Clifton G. Pearce, of Durham, N. C., and ! , Columbia: Marigolds and othor fall j (flowers In blending shades of orange! (were used as decorations for the party. Overhead the chandeliers were t concealed in shades of wftches and black cats. An attractive Hallowe'en i scene on a mirror reflector centered j the table. Covers were laid for Mrs.: W. M. Atkinson, Jr., and son, Buddy, of Chester; Miss Josephine Timber-! lake, Miss Peggy Berry, Wilbur Clark and Charltbn Houne, all of Columbia; and Banks Gladdeij of Sumter.. Dressed in amusing and appropriate costumes, Betty Pearce and Buddy Atkinson entertained the party with Hallowe'en pranks and after dinner the guest attended the Camden-Chester football game. Mrs. 8tephen*on Guest of Honor Thursday afternoon Mrs. Robert Stephenson, of Atlanta, who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. DePass, was the guest of honor at a bridge tea given by Mrs. Alice Marye at her home. Mrs. Barnwell Clarkson won the high score prize In the contract games and the hostess presented a gift to the honor guest. Tn the dining room Mrs. H. G. Marvin and Mrs. K. N. McDowell ilbured tea and coffee at a silver appointed table, lighted with Ivory candles and having for -Its centerpiece a silver bowl of red daisy ^chrysanthemums. 8andwiches, pake* and mints were served with tlfcj^tea. Players vfere members of - t h e Thursday afternoon contract club and Mrs. Donald Morrison, Mrs. Lambert DePass, Mr*. Mortimer Muller. Mr*. Charlie Zemp, Mr*. Will Goodale. Mr*. Barnwell Clark*on, Mr*. R. B. put*, and Mr*, dohn deLoach. Calling after card* were lira. L. I. Oulon, Mra. Helta McDowell, MIm Kitty Keller end Mra. H. p. Kendall. Charming Affair For Mri, Tlndal M r? llughey Tlndal. who was lustalled in Columbia on Wednesday an departuient president of the American lAttfion Auxiliary of South Carolina, was guest of honor at a large and lovely tea on Friday afternoon given by her Camden I'nlt at the Legion Mall, Deep yellow marigolds, dahlias and tlMlsy chrysanthemums predominated In the decorations of the hall. Mrs. Tlndal, who wore a floorlength gown In Wiudsor blue satin and a corsage of deep pink rosebuds, stood at the head of the receiving line. With her wore Mrs. F. 1). Cloodale, president of the Camden Auxiliary, Mrs. J. L, Wtlllford, fifth district commit tee woman; Mrs. A. A. Madden, mother of the honor guest aud Mrs. K. O. vonTresckow, a charter mornber of the unit, who with Major vonTresckow hus recently returned to Camden to make their homo. The tea table, covered with u handsome Imported cloth, was centered with a silver bowl of Johanna Mill aud Tullismau roses and ferns and flunked by silver candelabra lu which yellow candles burnod. Mrs. Km ma C. Villepiguo and Miss Marie Kirk* I land presided over the tea aud coffee | services. Serving sandwlchos, Iced j cakes, brownies and mints wore the' Misses Aileen Hoik, lJetty Uoineau and Nettle Loo Ogburn, members of the Junior Legion Auxiliary. Others assisting were Miss Jenny Whitakor, Mrs. M. M. Reasonover, Mrs. D. C. Hlnson, Miss Oertrudo Oillls, Mrs. Hubert Wilson, Mrs. Wylie Sheorn and Mrs. James Qaudy. Out-of-town guests prominent in Legoln Auxiliary work present at the tea wero Mrs. Hoy Hammond, president of the Columbia unit; Mrs. Morris Lumpkin, a member of the National Membership committee; Mrs. Henry Cappelnuiu, past department president; and Mrs. John Reynolds, secretary and treasurer of the South Carolina Auxiliary, all of Columbia; Mrs. C. W. Harris, National executive commilteewoman; Mrs. T. 10. McCutcheon and Mrs. Lynn Smith, of Hishopville; Miss Etta Skipper, of Lancaster, past department president and ehild welfare chairman; and Mrs. Hreet. of Lima, I'oru, house guest of Mrs. 10. C. vonTresckow. Toy manufacturers, exhibiting their wayes in a New York show, estimate! that sales this year for the Christinas trade will approximate $230,000,000, 10 per cent greater than last year. Methodist Church 8ervlces Tho following services will bo hold ^ at the Lyttleton Street Methodist church on Sunday, November 7: Sunday school at 10 a. m.; morning worship, 11:15; evening worship at 7:30. At the evening hour Hev. Herbert will present the proposed plan of unification of tho three grout bodies of Methodism In America. The public is invited. Attention is eallod to tho week of Prayer Services to be observed by the women of the Woman's Missionary Society on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday afternoons at 3:30. Woodward is Pleased ' I The Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of a letter from Ernest L. Woodward, donor of tho airport, who from his home at l^oltoy, New York, states that the Information regarding tho activities at the airport are most inspiring. j nniBnBBBBMHunBin j 73 ?"| Compliments Mr. and Mrs. King On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Hector entertained at dinner lu ! compliment to Mr. and Mrs. G. Seli > wyn King, who left the city Monday 1 to make their home In HranchvlUe. I An attractive Hallowe'en motif was carried out In the table arrangements and menu and a four course dinner was served. Besides the host and hostess, covers were laid for the following: Mr. and Mrs. King, Miss Carl Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Voght, of Greenville.' , . ,s>j A Occupying Blakeney Cottage Mrs. Charles L. Balms and throe grandsons. .Charles, Freddie and Phillip Cargraln, of Grosse Polnte, Mich., arrived on Monday and are occupying the Illakoney cottage on $ Chosnut street. Mrs. Balms had as her guests this week her sister, Mrs. William MalTltr-of St. Bonis, Mo., and- "qj her daughter, Mrs. Kdward H. Murphy, of Los Gutos, Cal. "CHE told mo that for years sho O has used only Octagon Toilet Soap to keep her comploxion smooth and young. And sho is to lovelyl "Now I use this soothing soap always . . . both for face and bath. I Its creamy lather has done wonders for me. My skin has become really oft and truly beautiful." Why don't you start using Octagon Toilet Soup today . . . and enjoy a lovelier complexion? ONLY B0 A CAKE 1 I Announcing the Opening of the CUT RATE SODA SHOP (Formerly the Town Tavern) Featuring Homemade , SANDWICHES AND HOT DRINKS SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY and SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 and 6,1937 All 6c Fountain Drinks'.J,' - 5c Large Milk Shall**, all flavor* 10c The Best Variety of 5c Candies, 3 for 10c Hot Chocolate, Tea or Coffee 5c Toasted Sandwiches . r- 10c Popular Brands of Cigarettes r.^.,.v.v. 15c Most Popular Beers ?........ A 15c or 2 for 2flc T ^^^3^^SSAI9hNBtt^i^S3SESS5585B9i^HHi^BSSS55B^B CUT RATE SODA SHOP (Next to the Camden Theatre on OeKalb Street) ?7_- - - -7 ~r --- - . ... . _ *Ji j ?I | PROMOTION SALE J Beginning Friday, November 5 I DRESSES T^AT BIOS PEAK QUALITY AT PRICES THAT TALK VALUE! I $5.95 $7,95 $9.95 $11.95 J Formerly $7.9ft Formerly $10.75 Formerly $14.95 Formerly flti.95 I All Coats and Hats Reduced - ^ | Every woman will welcome this event, which present# for her selection the very finest modes of the moment at prices truly astounding. New Stock?-Varied in Materials, Colors and Design ?7! ^ ! (This sale does not apply to our whole stock) I THE SMART SHOP . j Broad Street Camden, S. C. ALL 3ALES CASH ????a?J IAI/^TT1?T 9C rhll iM r I i o FIRST ANNUAL SATURDAY, MONDAY I TUESDAY AND ONLY | T ^ j "Here are a few Specials. Hundreds of others at our 3tore ? a i 1 m 1 Turkish Towels | I* 18x36 for Limit 12 to Customer Save $1.00 on Linoleum Rugs $4.95 9x12 Rug $3.95 $3.95 7x10 1-2 Rug $2.95 $2.95 6x9 Rug $19.8 Some Are Misprint* - Save $1.00 on Dress Silks Regular 98c value 8olid or Fancy 8llk ' Crepe 2 yards for $1.00 12 Yards 4 j Father George ^11 36 Inch Unbleached j SHEETING for 10% OFF OF REGULAR PRICE on all Women'* and Misses Coats, Suits and 8illc Dresses?Save the difference. PART WOOL BLANKETS Big Value 4 QA Special these days onlyj | tylj One dollar can $1 do a lot of things ?Buy a lot of pleasure and comfort. See how much $1.00 will get for you here. FREE $1.00 SHIRT with each Suit of Men's Clothing. Priced specially low at ) $14.95, $16.75 and $19.75 MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL Regular $11.95 value Q Qrt Sport back, all sizes vsvU ' Bleached Jap "^k , Longcloth (J 30 Inches wide tj) I Beat Quality 10 yards for ,A Men'* $1.50 Hanover J Fancy Dreae /1 Shirts *7 I 3 for Bleached or Unbleached 81 Inch C Sheeting S yds. far M Electric Lamps 4 j $1.49 and $1.69^1 value*. Special each Man/ other Qifta on I I ' .. .. third floor I I | DOUBLE TRADING STAMPS DOLLAR DAYS I 8 Yards Heavy Quality C I Bleached ?P MUSLIN for JL Men's Fancy g Dress Shirts / C Extra 8pecial value? I B Each 1/ Belt or Shirt FREE with each Boy's 8ult now Priced Especially Low Fast Color | A Dress Prints I I IC I Now Patterns j ydl Eichel's Department Store I I Camden, South Carolina I * c.'V'..-", . ' . '*