Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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rGIFT HEADQUARTERS ] f . ^VA^T''V'VfeV'- ^ V J *.<; . _ Si ,k .^tey^rii'' 'V'1 Mnk? this little shop yours. yS^*^ui B?lo?t gifts for tho family _J?A 7 l'nCl *" y?ur friends whlls sitting ooxlly ?t our fireside. Catherine Coodale's Shop IL. , =tt \ 1 sTin SOCIETY NEWS | Telephone 100 . Engagement Announced Mr. , Mid Mrs. Kdwar<l qantoy - Pearce Sr.,' announce the engagement pf their daughter, Thelma Green, to 3TH. KUiott Webb, of Columbia. The wedding will t*ke place February 6. !j > i v rVj Olwb Gave Dance [ An outstanding event of Thanksgiving holidays was the dance which ^ the Trl-Oaxnma Club gave Friday eve-1 ning at. the Court Inn. A large num-j ber of the younger society set of Cam-' I den, including the girls and boys at' ; home fan*, college and their out Of p town guests, attended this interest- ( s. ing affair. Music was furnished by [ the Palmetto Swlogsters. Invited to tchaperon wgre Mrs. James Burns, Mil\ and Mrs. Bai^well Clarkson, Mrs.! f Alex Clarkson, Mrs. Dan Jones, Mr. J and Mrs. Charlie DeLoache, Mr. and. Mrs. Boykin ithamo and Mr. and Mrs!, < Jack Nettles.) Among the out of town guests were Mlie Greenle Johnson, of Charleston; ' MIbs* Helen Stone, of Clearwater, Fla.; JMlss Ann Mitchell Clarkson, of York; all guests of Miss - Jane Clarkson, who was at home from ti pen verge. ^.,, j !. k .. >. j J_ . Celebrated Birthday I John Lindsay celebrated his , seventh birthday a lovely .-party ' given Mqnday afternoon by his mother, Mrs. Nettles Lindsay, at her home. ..For an hour the. little guests enjoyed many of their favorite gam?s. Rocky Bonsai and Johnnie Zemp won the [ prizes in the donkey contest.. Later the, children were Invited into the { dining room, where ice cream and , cake weTe served. The birthday cake . 7-iced In white and topped with seven yellow candles, formed the oenteis piece, and the party favors of < dainty 1 jfcftow- baskets of mints added to the loveliness of the party table. Mre. Pltte Entertains All club members were present at [the bridge party which Mrs. R. B. Pitts gave Wednesday afternoon at I her home. Mrs. A S. Davidson and Mrs. Henry parriaon made the after noon's top * scores. Tea, sandwiches, 'cakes and mints were served in the ; dining room after cards and presiding at the prettily appointed table | Were, Mrs. T. J. Ktrkland, president |ef the chib. and Mrs. H. Q. Carrison. ; Assisting the hostess In serving were Miss Peggy Pitts, Miss Charlotte Dtf [ Bose and Miss Jean Harris. - U. D. C. To Meet | Members of the John D. Kennedy chapter U. D. C. are urged to~ attend ' this month's meeting to be held Monday, December 6, at the home of Mrs; 18. c. Zemp, Chesnut street, at four PO'clock. ll'.Ji. Soft woods are obtained -from f trees of the conifer class, such as V the pine. -,-v. Interesting Event Coming On Tuesday evening, December 14, Dr. Frederick H. Koch will be in Capiden to give his -reading of "A Christmas Carol,"*, by Charles Dickens. Dr. Koch Is the director of the Carolina Play maker's; at the University qf North Carolina at Chapel Hill, being in charge ot> the department of dramatic art at that university. Dr. Koch during the past several years has visited the larger cltieB of the Carollhas and Virginia at the Christmas season, giving this reading in which he has gained quit^e a reputation for hlmBelf. Wherever he has appeared he has won from the public and from the press highest praise for his splendid presentation of this story which so beautifully portrays the meaning and message, of Christmas. The program will be under the auspices of the Business Woman's Circle of the Presbyterian church, fhe admission will be 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for. children. Had Birthday Party Mrs. Anqrum Boykin, Jr., entertained at a pretty party Wednesday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Frank Wooten, celebrating the seventh birthday of her daughter, Lyn. Pink aftd white was the color motif used fpr the party and the lace-covered table was centered with a beautifully embossed birthday cake bearing seven pink lighted -candles. Ice cream and cake were served and pink cups of candles were given as favors. Many old-fashioned games were played during the afternoon, with Nancy DePass and John Stevenson receiving the prizes in the contests. Church Board Entertained The official board of the Lyttleton 1 Street M. E. Church was entertained st a dinner party Monday evening at their annual meeting. Rev. R. Bryce parsonage. Co^rt^'wcre laid for twenty gufcstsjkt, tables whlchjvere tfgafcSir wmrvmr a*a^l^?Sbry. snnthemums. Assisting Mrsr Herbert Ui entertaining were her mother, Mrs. Anderson, of Ninety-Six, Mrs. It- M. Reasonover and Mrs. Marion -Williams. Entertains For Visitor At 1 o'clock Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. J L. WilUford entertained at a lovely dinner party at their home for Dr. WlUlford'8 mother, Mrs. J. A. Williford, of Winnaboro. A yellow pumpkin filled with seasonal fruits and orks^ps' <?uhdlei| burning In silver holders centered* -the dining table, /Seated at the tahle were the hosts, the honafree, and Mr. and Mrs. S. R. McMaater.and two children, of Winqsboro, Mr. and Mrs; Mortimer Muller^ Mr. and Mrs. trF. Tobin. Miss McLeod Was Hogtese^ Friday afternoon Miss Frances Leod. a student at Carolina, who was at home for the Thanksgiving holidays. gave a pretty party at her mother's home. A dozen friends were Invited for bridge, among them Miss Sara Perkins, of''Clearwater, Fla.; Mifls Hazel Hopkins, of Hopkins. Winner of the top score prize was Miss Sara Perkins and Mrs. Stephen Team cut the consolation. Mrs. Leslie McLeod. assisted *her daughter in'serving a delightful salad course. ., ?. wMrs. Motley Waa Hostess Mrs. E. B. Mobley gave a pretty party Monday evening at her home. A-doapn guest# W?re invited, ^embers of the Plaze-u-Pleze club r^ing up two tables and Mi l Wylie Mrs. A. C. Bradham, Mit>s DruaLflaxley> and Miss Laurie May, %0wn playing at the third table. .Af;delightful turkey, supper waa ser*ed on the card ' before the eard games. Prises weWu-Won by. MJs* Cornelia OHver fhd M?s? Henrietta Zemp. j -, **' ?- ,' **: Attend Family Dinner Mr. ciad Mrs. Wylie Sheorn and son, Wylle, Junior, spent Thanksgiving In Lancaster where thoy attended a Thanksgiving dinner 'given in honor of Mrs. Sheorn's grandfather, L. H. Row ell. Mr. -RowpH is ninety-two years old and the dinner, which is an annual affair, was Attended this year by eighty-five relatives. Mrs. Ethel Merrftt and fiafighter. Miss Betty Merrttt, of Columbia*-were also present <k- , - i JJsfess ^ Met With Mrs. Boykin Mrs. -Mortimer Boykin entertained her eafd club Friday afternoon at the hoitfof Mrs. Hehry HNtfd. Mrs. Br# Vard Boykin, wt?d was a iguo^ToC the club, won the high score prise. A sweat course wan served. I, /' ' " "" 1 % I Camden Thea^e ! FRIDAY, DEC. 3* t Final Snowing of : "EBB TIDE" |j Stevenson's Greatest South Seaa fa Story comes In TechM color. Star* Bring Oscar Homolka, Frances Farmar and Ray Mil land < ^OOiOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO^0OOO< i ^SATURDAY, DEC. 4. J The Three Mrthtteift WtSt1 "CHEROKEE SWUP* ' -IWtth Dick For^Jfc.:. ;'?? I Also Comedies and "THE PAINTED %ry STALLION" Saturday, Dec. 4? H 10:30 Show PI George Bancroft and Evelyn || Venable In |j'<RACKir^RS IN EXILE" I monday^STTUMDA^ DECEMBER 6-7. B Edward O; El Stewart and Roee Strander in ?| "THE LAST GANGSTER" I WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 H Brian Abeam, Olivia deHavlland Edward B. Hoito* to ? ?J"THE GREAT GARRICK" IpHBsasrssvscg: Rotary Notes SR. ?.*--.-?> .. ., T;Wi?. ' . ' v ' " """ At the regular Thursday meeting of the Camden Rotary Club, Rotarlan A. 8. Llewellyn gave a moat Interesting and ttmely talk on some of tho problems facing industry lu South Carolina, Among the factors retarding industrial expansion in this state he mentioned discriminative taxation, high freight rates, high power costs and radical legislation. He warned that If these factors continue their trend wo may before long find our state in the same unhappy position as Massachusetts when similar factors there drove out a large portion of her industries?leaving a burden of poverty and distress behind. Visiting Uotarlans were Norman Armstrong, White Plains. N. Y.;" George Griswold, Old Lyme, Coiin., and Joe Tiniberlake, of Columbia. Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dufford an- , nounce the birth of a son at the Camden Hospital, Thursday, November 8. 1 Mrs. J. Leonard Graham and Jamea L. Graham, of Camden and Pittsburgh, Pa., are at the St. Regis hotel, New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clyburn and daughter, who have made their home 1 In Lakeville, Conn., for the past six months have returned to Camden. Mrs. W. L. Wright this week opened her home on Chesnut street and J will remain in Camden for several months. Mr. and Mrs. $rnest L. Woodward, of Leroy, New York, are expected to arrive In Camden this week to spend the winter season at their beautiful estate, "Holly Hedge." Ben Heath, senior at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., with Mrs. Willard A. Boldt and daughter, Barbara, of Milwaukee, arrived in Camden Sunday evening to spend December with tb^lr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Heath, Laurens Court. Entertains t Bridge Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Eldon Jones gave a delightful three-table bridge party at her apartment on Lyttleton street. Arrangements of yellow chysanthemums ahd potted plants were used in the party rooms and Bcores were kept on attractive Thanksgiving tallies. Miss Sara Wolfe won the high score price, Miss Rosa Lee Block the low prize, and the slam prize went to Mrs. Martin Weil, of New York. Met With Mrs. Nettlss. Mrs. William Nettles was hostess at bridge Wednesday afternoon at her^ home for members of her card club. Mrs. Dan Mackey played for the hostess. Top score was won by Mrs. Joe McKain. Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their December meeting at the home of Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr., on Friday, December 12, at 3:80 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Red Fez Club Elect ^ vOfficers For Year The annual meeting of the Camden l Red Fez Club'Was held at "The] Pines" oiy Tuesday evening of this week and the members enjoyed a bounteous turkey dinner, served in' Mrs. Truesdale's inimitable style. . The retiring president of the Club,. J. H. McLeod, gave a resume of the work done during the past yearTwhile reports were made by treasurer W. F, Nettles, secretary L. L. Wallnau and D. J. Creed, general chairman of the county fair. The Nobles were glad to note that thp club is in good; condition financially and that much work has been done during the year, i especially in the promotion of the' Four-H club work over the county; j aid to crippled , children end underprivllodged young people generally, Boy Scout work, as well as'a number of . other, enterprises of A public and charitable nature. The Club la interested in these lines of work all oYer the county, and in neighboring towns and communities, whether they hare retained their memberships in their Temple or not, are cordially invited to join the Camden Red Fes Club. The Club meets each month in its dub rooms at the Masonic Temple and the social program ta ^always enjoyable. The following ij^~e~ elected as offfc cers of the Club to serve daring the year 1938: President, Murdoch . M. Johnson; vice president, D. J. Creed; treasurer, W. F. Nettles; and secretary L. L. Wallnau. W. T. Redfearn and F. D. Goodale were elected to serve on the governing board, along with the officers and the peat presidents. The past presidents, in addition to the retiring president, J. H. McLeod, ere Df. John W. Corbett, k 8. Llewellyn, A. 8. Kareeh, T/ V. Walsh, Jr+ and W. F. Nettles. v '32 > Sv . * NEW ADVERTISING FOLDER j FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The new Camden booklet*, design ed by the Chamber of Commerce and printed by the Lasslter Press of Char, lotte, are now available at the Chamber of Commerce office. .In the past several weeks requests for booklets have reached the Chamber office from many northern points and because of none being available, these requests were tiled. Now they are being compiled with ami the math tng list fur immediate consideration and supply will total over 4,000. in addition ipi equal number of booklets will be mailed to touring bureaus, Ask Mr. Poster bureaus, routing agencies,- travel bureaus - and newspaper resort bureaus. The now booklet 1b one of the most attractive printed by the Lasslter Press' ttml Is finished in buff and black. The cover design la very attractive ami features the steeplechase t^ene used in the old green booklet. Scenes of activity> on the polo held, the hunt, the horse show, golf course, streets and homes feature the plctorial end. The text cbvera every feature of Camden home and sport,, life and should carry a strong appeal for those seeking a pleasant community In which to spend the winter months or to make a permanent home. ' In planning the booklet the Chamber of Commerce had as an objective the securing of a pictorial and text folder that would be far-reaching In its scope for eye and mind, but would also be of sufficient lightness to permit of it being mailed with a letter, historic folder for three cent postal fee. The old booklet required six cents if sent sealed with a letter and three cents if unsealed without a letter. The new booklet can be mailed with a historical folder and road strip for a cent and a half. I Death of Mr. Hilton Westville, Dec. 1.?The passing of J. C. Hilton, Sr., on last Sunday has cast a pall of sorrow over this entire section. Mr. Hilton had been In declining health for the past several years, but no concern was felt until he contracted pneumonia Friday. The end came swiftly on Sunday morning at two o'clock. A prominent farmer and pioneer settler of the county, Mr. Hilton was in his 83rd year, having spent most of his life a resident of Westville. He was the father of the late Richmond Hobson Hilton, world war hero, and state commander of the~Amerlcan Legion. He was senior member of the board of trustees of Baron DeKalb school, member of the Masonic order, also a member of Bethany Baptist church. ' a In 1878 he was married to Miss Amanda Owens and she with the following children survive him:- Mrs. J. E. Rutledge and Mrs. I. P. Owens, of Westville; Miss Lola Halle Hilton, of Camden; Miss . Ella Daine Hilton, of Summer; Foster W. Hilton, of Orangeburg; G P. Hilton and J.O. Hilton, .Jr., of Westville; a sister, Mrs. Henry Clyburn, of Bnllard, Texas, and the following half-brothers and sisters: L. D. Hilton, of Kershaw; I. L Hilton, of Greenville; Mrs. Llde Jordan, of Hartsvllle; and Mrs. Frank Tbreatt, of Greenville, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral was ( conducted from the Residence Monday at 11 o'clock, by his pastor, Rev. B. J. Mclver, assisted by Rev. J. B. Caston, pastor of the First Baptist church of Camden; Rev. D. M. Rivers, pastor of the First Baptist church of Lancaster, and Rev. J. D. Gulledge, of Lake View, a former pastor. Interment was In Bethany cemetery. The funeral was attended by an unusually large number, attesting to the high esteem In whlcti l he was held by his fellow men, - Serving as honorary pallbearers 'were K. C. Etters., S. C. Truesdale, P. A< McDowell, Fred Gay and Cyril B. Busbee, representing Baron DeKalb school; Hon. L. C. Clyburn, West Tills; It. B. Clyburn. Robert 8. Floyd and Jr IT. Copeland, of Kershaw; J. NH. Clyjburn, J. C. Outlaw, J. H. McLeod, ijL C. Arnett and L. B. Ogburn, of Caiir den, Frank .McDowell, of Westville. j Active pallbearers wsre F. L. Thomas, H. B. Gaskins, W. H. Carter, Soulee Cook, George TYuesdale and R. IH- Younf- -T% y - y ^ / ; " To Hold Meeting at Mather | The South Carolina colored athletic conference among secondary schools will meet Saturday, December 4, at 9:30 a m., at Mather Academy In this city. | The conference ia Toundtng out Its fourth year of promoting wholesome athletics In the.high schools of this 'section. Plans for the annual basketball tournament, basketball clinic, the track and Held meet, football and basketball schedules, certification of of< flctals and election of officers will re ceive paramount attention. Awardi will be made to the championsblf * t&am in football. Any four year high sefiool in tfcll section wlshttig-tp affiliate itself wttl " this group I* cordially* Invited to at I tend thla meeting. WHAT HAVE YOU TO RENTT Have you a room, a suite or rooms, cottage or a house you want to rent? If so, list It with the "tourist accomodation bureau" of the Chamber of Commerce at once. There Is no charge for this listing and the Chamber may bo able to place a tenant for you. The Chamjber of Commerce program of advertising Camden, handled through the New York agency of W. H. H. Hull and Company, Inc., has already usod advertisements of Camden In the New York, Boston and Philadelphia press. That the advertisements are being noted by the public Is indicated by the letters of Inquiry coming dally to the Chamber office. A majority of the requests are for heated accommodations, such aa cottages and houseB with steam* hot water or hot air equipment so the Chamber is anxious to get a full listing of. all places witb these heating features*] Rooms with hot air outlets, steam qyl hot water radiatonr are also In demand and should be listed. Requests received by the Chamber of Commerce accommodation bureau are replied to with personal letters* while all of the real estate, agencies and hotels are notified of the requests. These units also write to the person-* making inquiry, so the ground is well covered In making the proper contact. With inquiries coming In so soon after the advertising made its appearance In the press, the Chamber looks for a marked Increase in housing demands later when the southward movement starts from northern communities. For that reason the Chamber Is anxious to secure as many listings as possible in order that all requests may be" taken care of. Tourist homes, owners of rooms and the like who have not lifted their Aged Camden Lady Died Wednesday Mrs. Sarah Emma Russell, one of Camden's oldest cltlsens, died sudden* ly at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S. B. Klrkland, late Wednesdayafternoon. Mrs. Russoll was the widow of the late Judge W. P. Russoll, a Confederate votera^i and for years auditor and coroner of Kershaw county. She was born in the Westviile community , August 25, 1852, and with her family came to Camdefi, many years ago,? where she shared her husband's pop* ularlty. ............ . .. There were three children ?two sons and one daughter?one son dying around the age of twenty-one. The surviving children are Wardlaw F. Russell and Mrs. S. B. Klrkland, both of Camden. Funeral services were conducted lftnd the Kornegay Funeral Home ton fHRwlday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being In charge of her pastor, Rev. J. B. Gaston, of the First Baptist church. s. - ? ? Active pallbearers were T. -Beaton Bruce, N. C. Arnett, J. McLeod, G. ?1 F. Cooley, M. M. Johnson and T. J. McNlnch. To Mold Meeting All women who have attended the fi University of Bouth Carolina are re- quested to mept at the Woman's Exchange, Wednesday, December 8, at .... 8 o'clock: ' Mils Lodema Gaines, as* sistant to the Dean of Women at the ~ University^ wilt be in Camden and she wishes to organize a club. Cards are being mailed and this nptice Is to remind all of the meeting. X--; names with the . Chamber of mercd, are urged to do .so at onofe' ' 1 1 l-\ I *TT*TT" " ' -BJL'MMMM Before selecting your ^nMnnnfll\ Como In an<( too our line of attractive merchandise at reaaonabla price*. DeKALB PHARMACY V . ,1 1 ii. i i . I I ' ' I I II I i i I CITMTPD I ^THEATRE ThurS? ^EC. 9th | i I WrYT A MOTION PI IX A BIG N. Y. ( I 1 PICTURE DU 1 ROAD SHOW* | I SAM H.HARRIS presents... I I J^rou CAN'T I IfejTAKE IT I I l&WITH YOU" I ^^rilarious Comedy by ' I ! I MOSS HART"GE0.S. KAUFMAN I MAIL KIAWf PRICES: Orch. $3.00; $2.40 Ij ORDERS " Bal. $2.40, $1.80, $1.20, tax inc. I Orders filled as received. 8end ohsok or Money Order and Return H 8elf?Addresaed Stamped Envelops. (AH Seats Reserved) % | | NEW YORK ROAD SHOW AT SUMTER, S. C ^ ffi??S C&2F8S~ ~ ? rece,T*u \m?U r*^4- |p.y~