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HBBSSSSSMSHjBSSttSSWSSH? SOCIETY NEWS .Will'" >*? ' CUNrtlNOHAM?RICHARD* ? , -, Of outstanding interest in the Caro Unas ! the marriage pf Miss Cath erlne Cunningham, of Decatur. Oa. and John Mdward Richards. oLUherty Hill and Waynesboro, Oa. ib? wgh ding took place at the First I'res y torian church In Decatur on Tuesday. tne twenty-first pf December, at MO, o'clock. Dr. D. P. McOeachy bfficlatlnK. The ohurch ?u beautifully decorated with fern, evergreen and basket# of lilies. Candelabra Oiled with burning white tapers added to the charming setting. The bride entered with her father, It. B. Cunningham. She wadlovely in a wedding gown of white rilk moire with a alight train and appllcated with email velvet flowers. Small velvet buttons graced the back and^ a j slight fullness accentuated the shoulders The bridal veil was finger tip length and held lu place by orange blossoms. The bride tsarrted a simple nosegay of bride's roses apd lily of the valley. '/ The bride's only attendant was Misa Copte McCrary. of Clinton. She wee attired in a gown of ruat moire and tarried a bouquet in tones of gold. Honorable J. P. Richards, of Lancaster, attended his brother as best man. Ushers were ministerial friends of the couple. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs Cunningham parents of the bride " were hosts at a buffet supper in honor of the bridal party and out-of-town guests, They were assisted In enter-tainlng by Mrs. J. P. Crawford, maternal aunt of the bride, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Edred Casey, of Columbia Tenn.; and Mrs. Clifford Anderson. Of Atlanta, sisters of the bride. The bride has lived most of her life in Decatur, Oa., her parents, having gone there from Rock Hill, 8. C., where her father became business mauager of Agnes Scott, a position which he now holds. She is a descendant of the Cunningham family of Kershaw county on her paternal side. On her maternal side she is a descendant of the Russell and Nelson families of York county, among the first "settlers of Rock Hill. 8he attended Wlnthrop college and was graduated from Agnes Scott. Mr. Richards is a descendant of the Richards family of this state vjhlCh has bee" ^inaely connected with the business, social and political welfare of the state. He is * graduate of Co* lumbta Theological Seminary in Decatur and Is now pastor of the ?esbytprlan church in Wanesborp, tCle., where he and his bride, will make their home. ' ,;Uu. . ^ .' J: Among the out-of-town guests were the groom's mother and sisters from Liberty Hill; Mr. and Mrs. R- B. Cuaningham and'-three children of Columbia;. Honorable J. P. Richards and son of this city. Mrs. Richards is a cousin of Mrs. Tom L. Wilson, of this -cky, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson when enrdute home from a vacation trip to Louisiana were guests" of Mr#. R. B. Cunningham, parents of Mrs. Richarda^Lancaster News. . _ - ' MAR8HALL?8MITH ' A marriage of Interest to a wide circle of friends and relatives was that of Miss Ruby Jean Marshall, of Camden, and William Jacob Smith, of Bethune and Camden, which was solemnised at the Cotumbia Baptist parsonage Friday night, December 24, at 9 o'clock, with Rev. KInady officiating^ k?ing the ring ceremony. iBHfeamith is the daughter of Mrs. ymgm Marshall and the late Joe JjSarahalJ. She is- a graduate of the 4* Bethune high school. Mrs. Smith was lovely in a navy bthe enehmble with black Mbetpoj'iea Mr. Smith Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Smith, of Bethnne. Mr, and Mifc Rmlth left lmmbdlately aftdr the ceremony tot a short wedding trip to points of Georgia and florida. They'WtU make thetr home lh Carhden^ ^here Mr. Smith Is employed by the Langston Motor oompaay. To Meet Wtth Mra. Bstk j The -American JLiegton Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. J. RBeik on Friday afternoon, January 14, at 4:30 o'clock. ll i n wwearaa 1 . Lugoff, 8. C., Jan. Mr. and Mra. K H. Watta announce the marriage of their daughter, Eva JameU, to Cecil Wade ou Friday, December 24. Mm. Wade la the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mra. K. H .Watta, and a graduate of the .Camden high school, Mr. Wade received his education In the Great Falls 'high school. He is Connected with the Duke Power Company at Oreat Falls, where the young couple will f make their home. CUNN<NGHAM~-QODWIN 7"A weding of interest to their many rtenda was solemnised December 24, at 9 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. U Cunningham, when their daughter, v Lila, became. the bride of Jiames Troy Godwin. The heme was attractively decorated in beautiful Christmas pageantry, .nd a stately tree, brilliantly lighted served aa a background to the altar where the nuptial vows were spoken. The bride and bridegroom entered the room together and were united with the impressive ring ceremouy. The marriage vowa were apokeu by, the bridegroom's pastor, the Rev. J. E. Willis, of the Brandon Baptist church. The bride wore a going away dress of royal blue crepe with dark blue accessories.-^ ~ Mrs. Godwin fa a graduste of Taylors high school and has endeared herself to a host of frienda all over the atpte, 8he is nationally known as a 4-H club member and leader, having represented South Carolina In the National 4-H club congress at Chicago in 19'36. Mr. Godwin is a Camden high school graduate. He Is continuing his studies at 'Furman university r where he is a ministerial student, and served as assistant pastor of Brandon Baptist church during the past year. Only the immediate families and a few friends were present. After January 1,' Mr. and Mrs. Godwin will be at home to their many friends in Taylors.?Greenville News. U. D. C. Held Meeting The U. D. C. Chapter held its January meeting at the home of Mrs. A. A. Reasonover. The vice president, Mrs. E. C. VonTresckow, presided. After all business was dispatched the program for the afternoon was as follows; A sketch of the life of Paul Haynes, South Carolina poet, by Mrs. 8. C. Zemp; "Carolina," by Mrs. N. C. Arnett, and a sketch of the lives of General's J. B. Kershaw and John D. Kennedy, whose birthdays occur in January, and also several interesttag readings?live Incidents of tne War Between the States, from Mrs. Jamep CbCanut's book, "Diary of Dixie/ by Mrs. VonTresckow.?Mrs. John Cantey, secretary. Lugoff Bride Ftfted With Shower A pretty courtesy for Mrs. JameU Watts Wade, recent bride of December 24, was the miscellaneous shower given by her aunt, Mrs. J. W. A. Sanders, assisted by the bride's Sitter, Mrs. J. A. Rosborough. Mrs. Hv Y. Hinnant assisted in receiving the guests and entertaining. Contests were enjoyed, also muiic* and vocal solos by Mri. Hinnant and Misa Ida Gettys. Christmas decorations of berries and evergreens were affectively used thruout the dfning and living room which was lighted with red and green. The bride's chair was white, with huge hows. The "wash-woman" presented the bride with "washing," which proved to be many beautiful and useful gifts from, the guests. A sweet course was served with Russian tea. Favors were miniature sprayB of holly, in carrying out the Christmas decorations. Had Buffet 8upper New Year's Eve was the inspiration for many gay dances and parties among the young people. Mra. Mary Elisabeth Wooten Invited thirty frieqds to a buffet supper Friday ; evonlng at her home. Aaaiatlng the hostess in entertaining were her mother, Mrs. F. M. Wooten, Mrs. K, B. Lindsay and Mrs. L. B. Kirkland. Among the out-of-town guests at the baity vprbjre: Mies Billy Locke ONrwford and Edward Wooten, of Lancaster; Miss Jteay JAhS. of-Columbia; Miss Mary < Lee* Blakeney, of/Washington; Bob Bredf And Philip Knapp, of New York City; Iawrence Kirkland, of Old Lynfo, Conn,; and Dan Co son, or XAA*ifoII*L " ' Honors Mrs. Blakeney JSSj Mrs. Palmer DuBose gave u Informal party FViday evening. lng Mrs. B. D. Blakeney, who, after' spending the holidays In Camden, left on Saturday for her home in Washington. A Christmas motif was used in the decorations and 4^!*btful, f?^ freshments served ^during the evening. Enjoying tbd party with the hpsteaa and* Aener 'fiest Were?. tHofe Jv S. Lindsay, Mrs. W. R. DeLoacbe, ^ ^ -I There was not enough snow last J - -U *i V Vw- - . J nw n >.. i ifL.1#* ^ v,fl rrivate i uition EnglUh, Latin, F?mch, ' , $ ,.J$ TELEPHONE ill r . . IxJjfS" ^ 5LSI - - */ _ Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs. H. ?. Beard vlatted raUtives In Rock HUI Tuesday. Ted Huggloe, of Columbia, was the gueat of Ned Heard last* week. Mrs. G. K. Taylor vl?ited Mr. and Mrs. 8. l?. Clyburn In HertavlUe SunMrs. J.. C. Graham "and children apent laat week end with Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Clyburn In Hartavllle, Mlaae* lla Titman and Claire Titman, of Charlotte, were ^visitors in Camden laat week end. Miaa ljoulae Daniel, of Greeaaboro. N, C., visited Mrs. J. Sumter Kbame this past week. DuPont Smith, of Lakeland, Fla., apent the Christmas holidays with Jerome Hotter, to* ?-Mrs. Benjamin Aldred left Tuesday to spend the remainder of the winter with her daughters lu Charleston. Miss Cora Richey returned Tuesday to her home in Clinton after a visit to her sister-in-law, Mrs. H. L. Richey. Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Lewis left Tuesday night to spend the winter In j Flbrlda. L Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hunt and son, DOtfftld Hunt, of Washington, D. C.? are guests at the home of Mrs. Hunt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John 8. Lindsay an Mr. and Mrsr Mortimer Muller apent Tuesday with Billy Lindsay in Greenville. . , Miss , Ethelyn Moseley. student nurse at Columbia hospital, visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. U Moseley last week. ' . Mr.and Mrs. Donald S. Dutcher, or Poughkeepsle, New York, are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Moseley, Sr. , Miss Sybil Rhoden has returned to her home In Atlanta, after a visit to |her parents, Mr. and Mrs..W. B- Bboden. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hoffer had as their guests for a few days this week Mr. Hoffer's brother aud sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffer, of Landsdale, Pa. | Mr." and Mrs. Karl T. Rosborough, [Mr. and Mrs. James Rosborough and their two children, Mildred and Dotty, spent the past week end in Charleston at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. I IiG6. Friends of Jack Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Marshall, will be glad to learn that he is recuperating nicely after an appendix operation. I He is a patient at the Camden hospital. * Miss Maude Williams, of Green-villo, who is a student at Winthrop college, has been spending the holidays with Miss Dorothy West, At Shepard, who is also a student at Winthrop. They both returned Monday to resume their studies. Friends will regret to know that Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Truesdale and family of the Boykln section, hare moved to Starke, 'Florida, where they will reside. They are life-long realdents of this county and their friends regret to see them leave here. Mr. Truesdale will be connected with the American Oil Company at that place. ?? Were Hosts At Bridge Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. VanLandipgham's lovely New Year's Eve pajty was given at their home for the members of their evening bridge club and a few additional guests. The home was arranged with elaborate decorations in keeping with the holiday season. Bridge was played at four tables in the early part of the evening, and later the floors were cleared for dancing. Prizes in the contract games were awarded Mrs. Hughey Tlndal and M. M. Reasonover. Entertains For Guest Miss Jean Little, of Charlotte, the house guest of Miss Susan Team for the holidays, was'honored by her hostess on Friday evening when Mies Team gave a dance at her home. The Team home was beautifully decora tAd, jn greens and seasonal 'flowers. Ptlnch was served during the evening. '0i| Club Met Wednesday" The Neighborhood bridge club held Its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Hughey Tlndal as hostess at her home. Mrs. Wylie Sheorn played for the hostess. Prises were awarded: Miss Drue Baxiey, Mr*. J. L. WUUford and Mrs. B. W. VanLandingham. S-JL - J&V Confesses Slaying plt^attride, Tenn., Dec. 31.?Elkin j* Is, chief of detectives, reported ay recei^ .of.Jk- confaMlon-- f^wu a South Carolina convict to the slaying of Carl Pattorson, Nashville taxi driver, on Maroh 7, 1934. He said William B. Woods. 34, accused of fatally stabbing a prison guard captain during an attempted break from the state penitentiary ai Columbia, 8. C? last Dedknber Hi signed the confession. the statement Helee, of Columbia. Three former Japanese soldiers committed suicide In the room of one of them st Stockton, Cel., by using carbon-monoxide gas. i; > j,;. Z/;'C I 1 Rotary Notes The proposed Ludlow amendment to the conatttutiou of the United States was the subject of a most able talk made hy Rev. JJryee Herbert to the Camden Rotary Club at its Thursday luncheon, Mr. Herbert discuss- < ed the dangers Involved In this proposal th*V declaration of war should only be made after a favorable vote on the matter In a natlou-wlde referendum. The dangers he mentloued are the loss of some degree of representative government, to dang&r of high pressure propaganda prior to any referendum on war making the probability of war greater, and the danger of fascism to quiet those vot-u lug In the minority in case of a referendum. Other visitors at the luncheon were Einmett Steager, of Charlotte; Robert Hayes, of Washington; John 8. Britton, of Boston. Visiting Rotarlans were R. B. Turner and Verd Peterson, of Columbia, and Qeorge Griawold, of Old Lyme, Connecticut. ? >>? *, . Wm Host New Year'a Eve McKaln Richards, who attends the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, spent the holidays at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Richards, Jr. On New Year's Eve McKaln was host to a number of his friends at a stag quail supper. Covers were laid for the host and Billy Bates, Jerome Hoffer, Bill Rhame, Ned Beard, Bill DeLoache, Robert Rhame, Otis Jolly Pitts, Dan Carrison, Billy Nettles, Hamilton Osborne, Bobby, Marye and Jack Richards. A out - Miss Yates Club Hostess Miss Lillian Yates invited Mrs. Marion Coles, of CheBtnut Hill, Mass.; Mrs. L. B. Klrkland, of Old Lyme, Conn.; Mrs. John deLoach, Mrs. Donald Morrison and^ Miss Ethel Yates to play with club members when she entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon. Entertain Friday Eveninf Miss Paulette West and George West gave an impromptu party Friday evening in honor of three members of the Sumter football squad?Cain, Sweatte and Haynesworth. About twenty guests enjoyed an evening of atpateur movies taken of various footbftU-games.J Among the guests wore Coach and Mrs. John Villeplgue. To Qo To Moxico Miss Charlotte Boykln left Tuesday for Charleston where she will Join % friend and go to New Orleans. From there they will sail to Vera Cros and make a tour of Mexico. Upon leaving Mexico the young ladles will go to California to spend several months and make the return trip by way of the Canadian Rockies. Junior League Qave Oanoe An unusually lovely Christmas setting was used for the large dance which the Junior Welfare league gave Thursday evening In the ball room of the Hobklrk Inn. Smilax, softly shaded lights and red candtea featured the decorations. About two ' hundred members of the club and 'their guests attended this delightful affair and Buster Spann's Gamecock orchestra furnished the muslo. leading the grand march just before the' Intermission was the president of the league, Miss Virginia Halle with her partner, John Davidson. Among the 'chaperons were: Mrs. H. G. Marvin, Mrs. W. L?. DePass, Mrs. A. C. Marye, | Mrs. L. B. Kirkland and Mrs. J. T. .Hay. Various committees for the ball wbre: Dance, Mrs. Charles Shannon, 4th; orchestra, Miss Gertrude Zemp; decorations, Mrs. W. L. Goodale, Mrs. D. B. Mackey and Miss Charlotte DuBose; tickets, Mrs. Beulah Hicks and Miss Elizabeth Clarke; advertising, Mrs. Frank Wooten, Jr., and Mrs. JosIeph Brunson. Miss Graham Entertains Miss Beulah Graham entertained at an informal drop-In party Friday afternoon and night at her home. Miss Graham received her guests In the living room which was decorated with poinsettias and evergreens. A number of the younger guests called In the afternoon from Ave to six o'clock, and In tho evening?another group called from eight to twelve. Gave Lovely Dinner Party George A. Rhame was host at a dinner party Friday evening given by big mother, Mrs. G. A. Rhame. The dining table, where covers were laid for( eight, was most attractive with a oenterpiece of Poinsettias and red candles. Later in the evening the guest* attended the midnight movie at the theatre. | MIm Bolk Wsa Hostess V" Miss Atlene Belk gave a ueuguciwi ; New Year's Eve party at her home ' on Monument Square Friday night. Sprays of Christmas greens intermingled with polnsettla blooms and candles made a charming Christmas decoration for the party. During the evening dancing was edjoyed. Miss Frances Davis, of Columbia, presided at the punch bowl and assisting the . ? hostess elsewhere in entertaijittng were her mother, Mrs. ' J. R. Belk, Mrs. Kathleen Watts and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams, of Columbia. I Included among the guests were: Do?? --j aid Davis, of Columbia; Charles Coles, of Chestnut Hill, Mass.;' Miss Harriet Fink, of Fort Smith, Ark.; Miss. Mary Alice Jones, of Lancasterr* C. ~? Langdon Harris, of Charleston; Miss? * Jo Lynn Williams, of Columbia; Miss Amullfc Hildebr&nd, Of Hagooa; and Stephen McRae, of Liberty Hill. ^ I.-, *- U-.r . y*" 1 Garden Club To Meo$ ^ , The regtuar monthly meeting of | the Camden Garden Club will be Md ' Monday afternoon, January 10, at "Little Hedges," the home of Miss Fannie Fletcher. . The hoar Is four o'clock. All members are urged to be present and to hiring winter bouquets for okhtottion. i ' 1938 RESOLUTIONS Resolved to th?nk our friend* and the public for their kind patronage for the year just closed, for which we are vary grateful,, and we ask a continuance of the same. ... We will make every effort to servo you promptly and efficiently. We solicit the opening of an account | with us and promise you prompt delivery. Our prescription department is well equipped and we take pride in the execution of our work in giving you only what your physician orders. Wo carry every requisite for the sick room. In emergency we will answer your calls at midnight cheerfully. We reasonably meet any competition here or elsewhere consist- . jj ent with sound business. TWO COMPETENT PHAMACISTS ON DUTY AT _ _J2 ALL TIMES DePASS' DRUG STORE S3 The Re?ll Store ' ; t ' ^ Opposite J. C. Penney ,Phone 10 " ' ' ? ""' " r \ : " -sluW? i.ii. i . -.V ? * ' **' ' ^ Sfc ' ' r1*%& Have Your PRESCRIPTIONS ==j filled M y" r: J;' v^ DeKalb Pharmacy Phona 95 W* Dallver f , BB5E5S?S5BSS55E55gB5gBB5B^^ ' ? STATEMENT OF -. jal| j S The Commercial Bank of Camden DECEMBER 31,1937 j ll BELOW WE TAKE' PLEjVSURE IN PUBLISHING THE CONDITION OF THIS BANK AS OF DECEMBER 31ST, 1937, AND WOULD / THANK OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR THAT SHARE OF ; THEIR PATRbNAGE WHICH THEY HAVE SEEN FIT TO FAVOR US WITH: RESOURCES- j ||i t ? Loans and Discounts ..: ....1 $112,082.64 ; ' Bonds owned by the Bank: ? . ! ?|1 U. S. Government Securities $102,971.88 j fcfsl (Direct and Fully Guaranteed) ' Other Bonds (AH within S: C.) ... ,. 98,148.60 201,116.48 WiM Cotton Producer's Notes 10,709.77 I Stock in Federal Savings & Loan Associations 10,000.00 , I Total Investments ..:............:.........$888,907,7i Documentary Stamps 203.76 I Fumitut? and Fixtures ,2,414.4&^ ; BlL j Cash and on deposits with bdttks 3(^064.87 I LIABILITIES I ^ Capital 30,0<>0,00? --; Surplus '. 26,000.0^ Undivided Profits .. ? . 36,068u?8^""f Bills Payable . NOHg ;; Capital Debentures NONE Deposits 479,422.43 I The Commercial Bank of Camden I CAMDEN, E C. I ;; W. Robin Zemp, John Wrftakerf^r^emr Savage, Jr., J. Cooley Gillla, | H. G. Carriaon, Jr., F. M. Wooten I