Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I I CQ4 ? ,The r?n That M'k" Wri,i?? Ple??ure _ I I I OvC alt' Will Continue for Three Weeks ^JQ/1 I I I nilS CERTIFICATE IS WORTH $4 41 I Thla certificate and BUc euUtlea the l, SACKUB88 FOUNTAIN l>UN3 Vlalbleiifc tSuLmi*"* G6UUlUu lud^ructlble $6.00 VACUUM FIU.KK I I I each pea. 8tf?e for ladiea, men, boy* *** ** ^ A ,lfot,ule with I " " * **' ???? will not leak, blot or break. <$> THE NEW PLUNGER FILLER?VACUUM ZIP?ONLY ONE PULL AND IT'S FULL I This Pen holds <400 per cent more ink than any ordinary fountain pen on the market! You can Write for Three Monthe on One Filling! No Repair IJMla! No Lover Filler! No Freeeure Bar! Every Pen I 9 HUtl guaranteed by the Factory to bo unbreakable for life. Get youra NOW! THIS P10N GIVEN FHEE if you can buy one in the city for l?ae than FIVE DOLLARS! This certlfloate good only I H while advertising Bale ia on INTRODUCTORY OFFER?This Pen will be |5.00 after Sale. H Also $1.50 Pencils to Match Above Pens, Only 29c aBB I SALE TON CONTINUE FOR THREE WEEKS LIMIT \ I 6o Extra for I HPIIP CTAP1? RELIABLE 3 pens to each I Mall Orders I UVl i\Ok5 I/IiUlX OlUlVJPi PRESCRIPTIONS Certificate ' SPECIALISTS ImmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmJr We Wish All a Happy and Prosperous New Year 11 SOCIETY NEWS I Telephone 100 I Beautiful Wedding I at Baptist Church Miss Lesta Davis and Arnold Har vey Clarke took their marriage vows I Sunday morning at 9 o'clock in the I First Baptist church in the presence I of, a wide following of friends and I arciuaintances. Rev. J. B. Caston, pastor of the church, officiated at the service. MemI bers of the immediate families and I close friends watched the ceremony I lruiu front pews of the edifice. I Curing the period before the cereI niony. Miss Elizabeth Clark, sister of I the groom, presented an organ recital, BOpening with Schubert's "Ave Maria" I' ami Carl Bohm's "Calm as the Night." I As an interlude during the marriage I ritual Miss Clark played "1 Love You Given in marriage by her father, I 1>. M. Davis, of this city, the bride I was charming in a princess gown of white lace. The V neckline was surI mounted by an entrancing Queen Ann I collar. A medium length veil was I caught in a halo of the same lace as I the gown with the head dress in The I shape of a coronet of tiny orange blosI sotus. The base of the head-dress I was worn by the bride as a face veil. I She "canTeda pray6r~h6o"E"with an I exquisite shower arrangement of 111I Its of the valley. Attending the groom as bedt man I was Moultrie B. Burns. Intimate I friends of the young couple acted as I ushers. The bridal chorus from Lohengrin I was played by Miss Clarke as a proI (t ssional and the bridal party left the I church to the strains of Mendelsohn's I Wedding March. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left on a wedI ding trip, their destination being FlorI Ida. Mrs. Clarke wore a golng-away I suit of copper. The young couple will be away for I a week or ten days and upon their I return will take up housekeeping in I the city. Later they expect to occupy I a cottage being erected for them on Hermitage lake. Mrs. Clark is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Davis of this city, being born and reared here, graduating from the Camden high school. Her personality is suoh she has won the affection and esteem of a wide following of friends. The groom is one of the popular young business men of the city mid by his ambition has won the admiration of all business men and friends. k The bride is an attractive brunette. Those who witnessed the wedding Easter morning were as one in declaring her to have been one of Camden's most Beautiful brides. Her bri dal costivme was such as to set off in an exquisite manner her piquancy and charm. Announce Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Henry George Carrison, of this city, announce the engagement of* their daughter, Elizabeth1 Gardiner, and Lemuel Whitaker Boy-1 kin, 2nd, of Boykin. The wedding is 1 to take place June 18, at Grace Episco-1 pal church in Camden. I Grid Player Dies Barbourville, Ky., April 15.?Steve Stamper, 20, star football and basketball player at Union college, died today from injuries suffered Wednesday in spring football practice. He was a Junior. Others Entertaining Miss Drue Baxley entertained at two tables of bridge Wednesday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Alfred McLeod won the top score. - Mrr and- MT8r~Jack Wliltaker, "Tr77~ gave a dinner party for eight guests Tuesday evening. Bridge followed dinner and the score prize went to Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr. Mr8. John Mullen was hostess at bridge Wednesday afternoon, entertaining two tables of players at her home. Mrs. George Little and Mrs. W. W. Bates were winners of the high score prizes. Met With Mrs. Marvin Mrs. H. G. Marvin's pretty party on Tuesday afternoon honored members j of the Wednesday. bridge club with whom Mrs, M'afVm has played during the winter, and a few additioanl friends. The party was given at the Hobkirk Inn which was lovely with Its bowls of spring flowers. Mrs. J. H. Guthrie received the high score prize and Mrs. Alice Marye the second high. The two low prizes went to Mrs. Henry Savage. Sr., and Mrs. J. T. Hay. Otft-of-t<*wn guests included Miss Molly Anderson, of Richmond; Mrs. J. J. Goodman, of Clinton. Mass., who are visiting Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn. Entertain Bridge Club Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Reasonover entertained on Thursday evening for their bridge club. Pink roses, verbena and blue lupin decorated the rooms in which guests played. Before the card games, a buffet supper was served in the dining room. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karesh were invited to play with club merobert*. Mrs. J. M Gandy and S. W. VanLandingham were awarded the high score prizes and the low prize went to Mrs. Hubert Wilscfn. Compliment Young Couple Monday evening from six to eight George Brunson was host at a lovely party honoring Miss Emily Shannon and Pierce Cantey whose engagement has recently been announced. The occasion was a very delightful one and was the means of many/rff the college set meeting together during the spring holidays. Mr. and Mrs. George Brurisotr and Mr. and Mrs. Nettles Lindsay ..assisted the host in entertaining. ''c' ?. | To Dedloate Flag Jackson school will dedicate a handsome now flag, presented to the school by James Gamble, a patron, at suitable exercises to be held Friday morning at XI o'clock in the school yard where a new tall pole has been erceted. The dedication will feature (the singing of patriotic songs, several .'addresses and the ceremony of flagraising. _ . \ To Give Recital The Bralnerd Institute Glee Club of Chester,-8. appear In recital at the Second Presbyterian : church on Market 'street on Sunday, evening, April 24, at o'clock. The public la cordially Invited. An offering will be taken. Special seats for white friends. / Host To Members of Chorus Dr. Maurice Clarke, director of the chorus which wave Staiuer's "Cruelllxiou" at Grace Episcopal church on Friday evening, was host at a delightful party Monday evening at the Parish House in honor of the members of the chorus. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. J. H. Guthrie assisted in entertaining the guests, and an Interesting visitor at the party was Mrs. Clarke's mat, Mrs. Tresise, of London, Engand. To Present Operetta Mrs. Alice M. Taylor, musical direcor of voice and piano at Drowning lome and Mather Academy, is happy o announce that the beautiful "Sun lonnet Sue" will be presented at S >'clock, Wednesday, April 27. The peretta is in two acts and comprises orty voices In solos, duets and qunrets and choruses. A rare treat is in tore for all lovers of music, so be lire to keep the evening in mind for hat occasion. Bethuno Methodist Church The following services are announc-j (1 for the week beginning April 24: lunday school at 10 a. m., with J. L. ting in charge. Preaching services t 11 a. m., with Rev. C. S. Floyd In barge. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, he church school will be observed vith a pageant, "The Warm Heart." 'rayer meeting Thursday evening at o'clock. Everyone is invited to atend. District Garden Clubs To Meet Here The garden clubs of the Sand Hills district will meet in Camden Friday, April 22, at the Episcopal Parish house at 2:30 p. in. All neighboring clubs are invited. An interesting program has been prepared. "Early Gardens of Camden and Early Botanists of South Carlolna." Pilgrimages will be made to various gardens in Camden where tea will be served. Garden Club Met On Monday afternooi\, April 11, the Camden Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. R. W. Pomeroy. Miss Olive Whittredge, chairman of the street beautiflcation program, stated that as one of the Garden Club projects, it is, caring for two hundred and eighty throe trees in the city. including dogwood, Judas and oak The city has given $f>0 towards this cause. Miss Claudia Phelps, of Aiken, the president of the South Carolina Garden Club, was the Ruest speaker for the afternoon. Her talk was based on "Garden club organizations and the improvement of the horticultural status of garden clubs." At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Pomeroy invited guests and club members into the dining room where delightful refreshments were served. The prize for the afternoon was awarded to Mrs. A. C. McKain for an arrangement of iris in a copper vase. Mrs. A. W. Humphries was given second place for a mixed arrangement of iris and snapdragons. Mrs. Mays Was Hosts?* Mrs. Lee Mays entertained the members of her contract club Wednesday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. K. Zemp. Prizes for high Hcores wore u warded Mrs. El- . v Uott Sheorn and Mrs. Joe McKaln. Miss Emily Zemp, of Cheraw, was a Kuest of the club. Library Association Bridge Tea The Camden Library Association will hold a bridge tea on Wednesday afternoon, April 27, at the Court Inn. Reservations should bo made by Monday, April 25, with Mrs. John Mullen, chairman of tlckots. There will bo throe prizes?first and second score, und an entrance prize. The charges will be 50 cents each. f \ E. W. M O I S E, JR. ARCHITECT F. H. A. PLANS No. 1 Law Range 8umter, 8. C. MMMI111111^1111 HECAt'SE she was so radiantly lovely, I asked for her beauty parrot. She told me It was Octagon Toilet SoapT She always used it to assure her skin propo-r care. I tried it! Now I uso it all the time. It's really wonderful, so soothing. so mild. It has made my skin al much softer and younger." Why don't you try gentle Octagon Toilet Soap to guard your beauty? ONLY 80 A CAKE - i... wXX ? . -i - I SERIES NUMBER ELEVEN BEING RETIRED 1 , * U \ Shareholders in Series Number Eleven are requested to -ji present Stock Certificates and receive settlement in CASH I t Get the SAVINGS HABIT by subscribing for INSTALLMENT SHARES in our new Series -2 N O W O P E N PROVEN SAFETY PLUS LIBERAL EARNINGS 1 : I II I 1 1 II * I' ' 11 "" * I" ! ' " ??? ^ .Hi The Wateree Building and Loan Association "34 Years of Community Service" j DAVID WOLFE, LEWIS L. CLYBURN President Secretary-Treasurer FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CAMDEN, S. C. TELEPHONE 62 i ' i i ii. The Spring of '34 and the Spring of '38 FOUR INTERVENING YEARS, DURING WHICH TIME OUR INSTITUTION HAS EXTENDED IT'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND SERVICE IN AND AROUND THE TOWN AND COUNTY AS MAY BE WELL SEEN BY TJHE COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS PUBLISHED BELOW. SINCE OUR ORGANIZATION THIS INSTITUTION HAS MADE 2,470 LOANS ALL OF WHICH WERE MADE WITH CARE AND CONSERVATISM AND HAVE BEEN SO REGARDED BY BANK EXAMINERS. OUR BONDS ARE OF THE GRADE "A" VARIETY AND WE BELIEVE HAVE BEEN INTELLIGENTLY PLACED. OUR DIRECTORS ARE IN CLOSE TOUCH, RECORDS SHOWING TWENTY-NINE REGULAR - "MEETINGS OVER THE PAST YEAR, (THESE IN ADDITION TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS) AND WE FEEL THAT THE PROGRESS OF OUR INSTITUTION HAS BEEN MOST SATISFACTORY. 1 WE SOLICIT A SHARE OF YOUR BANKING PATRONAGE AND WILL BE GLAD TO CONSIDER ANY SOUND BANKING PROPOSITION FROM INDIVIDUALS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS, OR MUNICIPALITIES. STATEMENT OF CONDITION The Commercial Bank of Camden APRIL 20, 1934 RESOURCES Loans $ 29,610.26 Overdrafts NONE Bond owned by Bank U. S. Government Securities $ 20,025.00 (Direct and Fully Guaranteed) Other well Selected Bonds .. 101,309.81 121,334.81 Furniture and Fixtures 483.00 Real Estate NONE Federal Deposit insurance Prerpiums 159.82 Cash and on Deposit \?ith Banks : 104,779.37 $256,367.26 LIABILITIES / Capital $ 30,000.00/ Capital Debentures 1 20,000^0 (Funds borrowed from Reconstruction Finance Corp.) Surplus 7,500.00 (Paid In at Organization) Undivided Profits 1,962.71 Deposits Checking: Accounts $193,093.02 Savings Accounts 3,811.53 196,904.55 5 $256,367.26 STATEMENT OF CONDITION The Commercial Bank of Camden APRIL 20, 1938 RESOURCES Loans $153,855.36 Overdrafts NONE Bonds Owned by Bank TJ. S. Government Securities $127,943.76 (Direct and Fully Guaranteed) Other Bonds 113,143.60 (All within South Carolina) 241,087.36 Stock in Federal Savings & Loan Ass'ns. .. 10,000.00 Documentary Stamps 142.58 Furniture and Fixtures 2,439.43 Real Estate NONE Cash and on Deposit with Banks 200,229.08 $607,753.81 LIABILITIES Capital $ 30,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 32,271.20 Bills Payable NONE Capital Debentures ...... ' NONE Deposits ; ? Checking Accounts $404,259*.8CT Savings Accounts 141,222.78 545,482.61 $ .. $607,753.81 THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF CAMDEN MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 5,000.00 MAXIMUM IN8URANCE FOR EACH DEPOSITOR DIRECTORS W. ROBIN 2EMP HENRY 8AVAGE, Jp. JOHN WHITAKER, Jr. J. COOLEY QILLIS F. M. WOOTEN H. Q. CARRf&ON, Jr. TITJt'vS SAFETY . SERVICE ^T --4$ SgLENCE k ^ ????????