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SOCIETY NEWS Telephone 100 T > ?mj GRAY80N?LANQ Centering wide social interest was tft<> lovely wedding of Mies Margaret Taylor Grayson and Daniel DeSaus BUIt> l>ang .which took place at 6 o'clock last evening In Washington ytreet Methodist church. The Kev. Paul 9. Anderson, of Groat Falls, un cle of the bride, officiated In the pros ence of a large gathering of relatives! and friends. Palms, Southern smllax, white gar-i den flowers and many white lighted - candles In candelabra decorated the pu 1 pit. furnishing un effective background for the wedding party. White tulle bows marked the family powa. D. A. Pressley, organist und V. E. s Fillinglm, baritone, rendered the nup*' tisl music. Serving us ushers were: Thad'W. 1 Coleman, of Sitmmerville; Jack Halle, I of Camden; I^awrence Manning, Jr.,! of Atlanta, Oa.; and S. D. doLoacli,! of Columbia. Miss Helen JLols Grayson, sister of the bride and maid of honor, wore a| dress of poudre blue net, having a' fitted bodice with dainty puffed glouvos and a sweetheart neck. The full skirt was of double net, the un-j - derskirl being trimmed with lavender j and pink wild roses. Her bandeau of i draped blue net and pearl sequins j was caught to the side of the head; with a net butterfly covered with so-[ .quins She carried a loose arm bou-1 quet of pink rosea. The bride entered with her uncle. Cecil Anderson, of Columbia, by whom she was given in marriage. The charm of a by gone era was employed to create her beautiful redingote wedding gown of white rose satin, which feat-, ured a modest round collar and yoke! of charm spun lace, leg-o'-mutton sleeves and a long graceful train. Her; full length veil of bridal Illusion was * attached to a coronet trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a satin covered prayer book showered with lilies of the valley. The brlde'B only j ornament was a diamond filigree neck-; lace of old gold belonging to her mother. ! A C. McKain, of Camden, uncle ' of the bridegroom, was the best man. 1 Mrs. Grayson, mother of the bride, wore a China blue chiffon dross with i slight train and a corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Lang, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue marquisette dress trimmed with pink braid and a corsage of pink roses. After the ceremony the bride and ! bridegroom left for their wedding trip and when they return to Columbia ji will make their home at 2301 Lee i street. For traveling the bride wore.1 a navy blue peasant silk-wool crepe I dress piped In white and navy acces- 1 aorles. !1 Mrs Lang, a lovely and charming j y girl, is the daughter of Mrs. Ander-(l son Grayson, the former Miss Anne ' Baker Anderson, daughter of Mrs. 1 David Thomas Anderson and the late ' -Mr. Anderson, of Charleston and Co- ' lumbia. The bride Is connected with|i the Federal Intermediate Credit bank 1 hero She has a host of admiring [ friends in this city who are delighted." that her marlrage does not take herp away. I Mr. Lang is the son of Mr. and Mrs.j Hunt-r Hives Lang, of Columbia. His < moth.-r before marriage was Miss ! Zaida l>eSaus8ure Parrlsh, daughter,' of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Parr is h of Camden. The bridegroom 1 hold - a position with W. A. Craryj' and Son, of Columbia. Among the out-of-town guests at the welding were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles L Homier and daughter, Grace, Miss Fthel Evans, A. Hayden Anderson, all ' of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. P. 9. Ander- 1 son. Great Falls; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Smith, Mrs. Frances Wooten, Charlesion; Mrs. Clifton McKain, Miss < Faith deLoach, Mr. and Mrs. John 1 Davidson. Mr. and Mrs.. Alexander Clarkson, all of Camden; Shannon 1 Blaekwell, Chicago, 111.; Mrs. Lawrence Manning, Jr., Atlanta, Ga.J MrB. W. A. Beaty, Florence, and Mrs. Thad ^ Coleman, Summerville. Saturday's State. James Roosevelt, eldest son of the ^resident, underwent an operation at the Mayo clinic, Rochester, Minn., on Sunday, and Is reported to have stood the operation well. His condition is reported as satisfactory. i ...i. iux i.. Harden Club Held Meeting I be firm meeting of the Camden jOardeu Club after the summer vacaitlon wa? called Monday afternoon. , September 1S?. The uffeetlug waa held j'? the parlors of tho Court Inn. Be cause of the unuaually amall attend Hi?ce there waa no definite business transacted j Miss Jennie Whltakyr received first distinction for an outstanding Hpeclineui of allhea Mrs' \ r ArI net l rcce ved second place for a bowl j1 dwa: 1 dahlia;. Mrs. Mullen Now President of Loayu?| 'Hie first annual fall meeting or the I Junior Welfare League waa held ut| the home of the new president, Mrs John Mullen This was the first meet under tho now officers, which in elude the following: President. Mrs." John Mullen; vice president. Mrs Prank Woolen; secretary. Mary tioodale; corresponding set rotary, Mrs. Dan Maekey. Elizabeth Clarko was re-elected treasurer and Sara Steadinun member at large. Plans for the following year were discussed and Mrs. John Davtdsiii was named chairman of the Bingo booth at the county fair to be held In Camden in October. The Welfare League looks forward to a very successful year under Die leadership of tho new officers and are planning to extend their activity In tho Dental Clinic which was so successfully Inaugurated last year with 150 children given free dental work. This project will not replace the tonsil clinic but will be added to the splendid work accomplished by the Welfare League. Left For College Miss Minnie Sue Bruce, after attending class reunion at College Dale, where she graduated in May with high honors, and visiting fflends in Arkansas, has gone to Sonia Lmda. California where she will he a student In the College of Medical Evangelists. Compliment Bride A lovely miscellaneous shower was given Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. M. Smith honoring h er ^ daughter, Mrs. Stanford Caskey. a recent bride. Joint hostesses were Mrs. J. M. Smith. Mrs. Clifford McLeod and Misses Mary and Sarah McLeod. The guests were greeted at the door| by Mrs. J. M. Smith and received miniature umbrellas as favors, which were pinned on by Miss Sarah McLeod. The dining room was a place of beauty amid an abundance of brignt summer cut flowers. The. bride's place was marked by a bow of white tulle and she was presented a lovely corsage of pink rosebuds. During the afternoon guests were entertained with ?aines, featuring Bingo and a contest taking them with the bride on "a honeymoon trip to Candy Island." Prizes were won by Misses Lillian and Marble Shiver. The bride received many lovely and useful gifts which were presented to her on an attractively decorated umbrella. After the gifts were admired the guests were invited Into the dining room which was beautifully decorated with flowers carrying out the color scheme of pink, white and green. The table was the center of attraction, being covered with a lovely lace cloth and centered with a bowl of pink rosebuds and candles. Delicious refreshments were served which effectively carried out Lhe color scheme. Mrs. Caskey was again complimented Friday evening when her Sunday school teacher, Mrs. W. C. Pitts, gave i miscellaneous shower In her honor. The guests including members of the Sunday school of which the bride was a member. The honor guest was presented a gift from the hostess and a| shower of gifts from Lhe others. Refreshments were served. Mrs. E. C. Pearce and sister, Miss Mattie Lee Cullen, gave a linen shower Wednesday evening for Mrs. Stanford Caskey. The living room was decorated with pink roses. The bride's place being designated by a white tulle bow. In a group of contest gifts were awarded. Many beautiful gifts were presented the honor guest. Refreshments were served in the dining room on a lace covered table, centered with a forest of small pine trees with the miniature bride and bridegroom marking the place of the bride. Miniature dolls dressea as brides were given as favors. A salad course with iced tea was served. MARSH-THAPP Mitts Maenell Marsh, daughter ol Mr. hiiU Mrs, Q. K. Marsh, of llishopville, snti Huyd Trapp, son of Mr. and Mrs. C, T Trapp, of Camden, were ntHrried Saturday eveuing, September 3, at the home of 1'robate Judge N. C. Arnett. Mrs. Trapp is a vory attractive young girl and for the past two years has been engaged in work in litshop vllie. I Mr. Trapp holds a position in Camden. where the young couple will make their home. Miss Hlckox and Mr. Sheorn To M|i^ry IL.y Sheorn left today for Arlington, \ onnont. where he will be marrleJ to Miss Burbnfa Hiafcox at 4 o'clock Salurday. The young couple will make their home in Charlotte, N. C. Miss Hlckox Is tl?e attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward t^adley, who have been coining to Camden for tlie past five years to spend the winter months Those front Camden who will attend the Hickox-Sheorn wedding are: Miss Francos Alela;od, Elliytt Sheorn, Jack Hullo and Sam Boykln. Camden Library Notes The following books are the most popular on the shelves of the Camden Public 1 .library and are available for everyone: "The Yearling," Rawllngs; ' " 1 he Mortal Storm," i^ottome; "The! Citadel," Cronln; "Towers in the Mist." Goudge; "The Rains Came," Dromtlold; "Hasty Wedding," Eberhart; "Turning Wheels," Cloete; "Northwest Passage," Roberts; "Pro*! menade," l>ancaster; "Parts Unknown." Keyes, "Importance of Loving," Lin Yutang; "The Horse and Buggy Doctor," Hertsler; nFanny Kemble," Armstrong; "Madame Curio," Eve Curie; "Assignment in Utopia." Lyons; "Red Star Over China," Snow; "R. F. P.," Smart; and "My America," Adamic. An interesting and valuable book added to the collection of Carolina is I "Prince William's Parish," by John I R Todd, given with many other books) by Mrs. George R. Cook, of Trenton, vN. J., and Camden. Celebrated Birthday Mrs. Brevard Boy kin entertained at a delightful party Saturday afternoon tit her home, celebruling the fourth birthday of her daughter. Aldret. For an hoilr or more, assisted by'Mrs. Harrington Yates. Mrs. Alfred McLeod and- the honor guest's grandmother. Mrs. S. B. Aldret, the children played outdoor games. Later the little tots marched into the dining room singing "Happy Birthday to Aldret." The birthday cake topped with tiny yellow candles made the centerpiece for the party table where Ice cream and cake was served. Each little guest was given a balloon and a sucker as a favor. Mrs. DePass Was Hostess Mrs. W. L. DePass gave a bridge luncheon at her home Wednesday morning. Her guests included members of her club and Mrs. Joe Guthrie, Mrs. Bright Anderson,'of Richmond; and Mrs. Edmund Stout. The morning's high scores were held by Mrs. Robert Marye and Miss Leila Shannon. After cards a buffet ^luncheon was served. Mrs. Lambert DePass assisted the hostess in entertaining. Mrs. Mullen Bridge Hostess Mrs. John Mullen was hostess at bridge Wednesday afternoon, inviting members of her contract club and an extra table added for Mrs. John Vlllepigue. Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr., Mrs. Harrington Yates and Mrs. Thomas Ancrum. Delightful refreshments were served after the bridge games and prizes were awarded Mrs. William Coxe, Mrs. Donald Morrison and Mrs. W. W. Bates. Met With Mrs. Boykln All club members were present at the meeting of the Neighborhood bridge club which Was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Brevard Boykln as hostess. A salad course was served before the games began. Prizes were awarded Miss Minette Boykln and Mrs. J. L. Williford. * Cheer Lenders Named ' At a meeting of the football sQuad held In the high school building Monday, the following students were elected as cheer leaders for the coming season: Miss Rhetta Blakeney, chief; Miss Ann Whitaker, Miss Mary Zemp, Miss Phyllis Karesh, Miss Doris McLeod and Miss Sara Sheorn. Enters Brevard College Horace O. Baucom, Kershaw county, was among the four hundred students to register at Brevard college, Brevard, North Carolina, starting its fifth and most promising year of operation as a co-educational junior college under tho auspices of the Methodist Episcopal church, South. Mr. Baucora Is the son of H. C. Baucom, Lugoff, S. C. Explores Famous Endless Cgverns Harrisonburg, Va., SopL 12.?Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Barnes, of Camden, explored the famous Endless Caverns at New Market, Va,, while on a motor trip through the Shenandoah Valley ol . . . A "V T" # v" ^ s bowl ? ::r- bowl all boys school age attending school regular may bown between 9 a. m. and 6 p- m. at 10 cents each, except saturday and holidays.. \ ladies same price. camden bowling alley [ MR. and MRS. JOHN R. wade, Manager* ~+'~-7 . - : Hotel Man Sees Big Tourist Business W. P. Canter, Manager Court Inn. sees big tourist business for Camden j am! the South In lute fall and early I part of the winter. We ure KoluK to j have the biggest season and enjoy I three of the most prosperous years I the South has had In many yours, suid I Mr. Canter I l-ast year at about this time the lAiuerlean people beeame interrupted ! by stock's and bonds tumbling daily. 1 basilicas went to pieces, for a year j we have all been busy trying to overi coine our recent recession which we I have und are making rapid progress i toward* recovery from this past sit j nation None of us have felt that we ! could leave our business and take a j vac at ion fun. the past twelve mouths, i Hut, now that conditions iiave improved the tourist und those of us that can take a vacation are golug to. The American people are the most traveled In the world, none can apply themselves to business any longer than possible without some means of diversion. The beaches from Florldu to Maine ; have had less business the past Keelson than they have had in any season the past five years, and for that reason we know that people have not traveled this summer. The war situation in Kurope.au countries is going to keep the American people from going abroad. There has been more retirements of railway and 'government officials the past, year than wo have ever had in our history. These people are going to travel, and they are already making their plans to come South, looking for recreation, comfort, cliinute und sports. The hotels, clubs and travel bureaus have already received thirty per cent more inquiry's than they have ut any time this early before. Had Birthday Party j Austin Sheheen, Jr., son of Mr. and [Mrs. Austin Sheheen, celebrated his 'fourth birthday at a pretty party given Monday afternoon by his | mother. Nineteen little friends wore invited to call at four o'clock and outdoor games were enjoyed. In the pea- [ nut hunt. Mickey Lang.ston and Hilly1 Nettles, III, won the prizes. Tlu* dining room where the refresh-1 rnents were served, was prettily dec-, orated in pink, green and white and ; these colors were repeated in the birthday cake which centered the table. Mrs. Sheheen, assisted by Mrs. Joe MJckle and Mrs. Lawrence Stanley, served ice cream, cake and candy.' Celebrates Birthday | Billie Lee Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvin Smith, celebrated her eighth birthday at a party given Saturday afternoon by her mother. [Friends called at 6 o'clock. They enJoyed games. A color scheme of pink and white was carried out in the refreshments. Decorated Auto Contest Any individual or organization interested in entering the decorated automobile contest of the Cotton Festival, please phone Mrs. John Mullen, as Robert Smith from Charlotte, will be in town Saturday with materials and ideas which may be of interest to contestants. The prizes which are $15.00 first; $10.00 second; and $5.00 third, will be an added incentive to compete as well as the desire for the various organizations to cooperate with the plans to make the first Cotton Festival a success. Edward M. Baker Dies Bishopville, Sept. 10.?Kdward M. Baker, 60, of the Rock Hill section of the county, died about 8:30 Friday night after a short Illness. He Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Baker; three daughters, Mrs. Elease Davis, I^ee county; Mrs. Kato Davis and Mrs. Molly Huckabee. Sumter; three sons, Clyde, James and Ernest ^paker, all of Camden. 'Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at Mlzpah BfPtlat church. Death of Mr. Wltherapoon Friends In Camden will regret to learn of the death of John Knox Wltherapoon in Sanford, Florida, Thursday, September 15. He will be buried at Sanford today. Surviving relatives are his wife, and one sifter, Miss Madge Wltherapoon, of Columbia. Mr. Wit'nerspoon was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Wltherspoon, and was born and reared In Camden. Names Omitted Id last week's Chronicle was published a list of the teachers for Camden City Schools. Unfortunately the following names were unintentionally 'omitted: Mrs. C. V. Salmond, teacher of ^ music; Mrs. G. T. Little, teacher of art and Lynwood Smith, principal of Pine Tree Hill school. To Hold Meeting / A meeting of the City Board of 1 Health will be held at the office of the -'City Clerk on Monday, September 19. at 8 o'clock, according to L [H. Juuui, secretary of the board. 4T - Personal Mention Mrs. Hubert Wilson and cliUdrAtllli have returned from a visit to Union Jeff \V Hoyd, of Jacksonville, Fla. was a visitor here this week. Mrs. W. J. Dunn has gone to New York to visit her son, Dr. Clarence Dunn and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Graham and children visited relatives in Hartsville last week end. Mrs. J. P. Graham returned Salur day to her home In Hartsville after u visit to relatives here. Miss Minnie Grace Watson returned this week to Winthrop College to enter the Junior class. Miss Harriet Nelson has gone to Hartsville to spend the week with relatives. j Mrs. F. M. Wooten left Monday for u visit to her daughter in Spartanburg. , Mrs. M. M. Johnson and young son returned Monday from a visit to relatives in Aberdeen. N. C. j Mrs. A. D. Kennedy and Mlse Susan , Kennedy returned Thursday from a I : visit to relatives In Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Jr . of Nantuckett Island, Mass., arrived Tuesday for a visit to relatives here, j Miss Marekla Rector left Monday < I for Winthrop College where she en- j Itored the Freshman class. < ' Miss Cornelia Nelson, of Washing- i ton, D. C., Is the guest of her aunt, 1 .Miss Cornelia Mlckle. | I Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wooten left Sat- ( urday for Greenville, where Mr. Woo-|| , ten will he connected with the South- 1 I eastern Compress warehouse. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Cooley and Miss } | Carolyn Cooley spent last week end I In Clinton and Greenville with rel- ) atlves. 1 I Mr. and Mrs. Wllburn Robinson j have returned home from a two weeks | vacation in Canada and points of In- ] terest in the New England States. j Dan Carrlson, of Annapolis, home ' for a visit to hla parents, Mr. and ( | Mrs. H. G. Carrlson. has as his guest , ' Jim Coleman, of Columbia, who Is j also from Annapolis. < Miss Eoulse Mlckle, of Young Paris J college, Young Paris, Ga., who Is on ^ a visit to her mother, Mrs. J. D. Mlckle, spent the week end with Miss Sus- t an Team in Charlotte. ( Mrs. Carrie M. Davis and Mrs. T. j P. Brown returned Tuesday from j Tampa, Fla., where they were cal'ed t Ion account of the death of their broth 1 < er-ln-law. Miss Charlotte DuBose has been j elected secretary for the Yard Schools, ] Inc., New York City, and leaves thi? j . week to assume her duties there. She 1 Is a graduate of the Camden high school and attended Converse college., Miss Margaret I^and, who has been In Atlantic City where she attended tho contest for the choosing of "Miss America", has returned home. She ex-, pects to open her dancing school at an early date In the same location. , Kiwanis Club Notes I The regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club was held at Hotel Camden Tues-: day, President J. H. McLeod pre8id-| ing. Visitors for the day were: Frank Mackey and Bill Gettys. The program1 was in charge of Dan Mackey. who hpd for his speaker Eugene McGrew, Vocational Teacher at the City High School. Mr, MoGrew gave a very Interesting talk op. "Diversified Occupations", in connection with the Camden High School students. Ylce President, C. J. Shannon, 4th, requests all committee chairmen to meet with their committees and formulate programs of activities by the , next meeting of the club. The club approved the recommendation from the board of Directors to aid the nursery school each month In buying medfS8T"need8. A movement has been started in j Berlin ta stop the practice of tipping for waiters by tbfj| end of the year, as it brings dishonor on work and falls to gu&rsntee waiters a living wmg** & Can You ImacincJ A 3 CAN YOU IMAGINE the gratitude of the underweight man in Bridgeport,Ohio whc followed the advice of a friend and tried BISMA-REX for his acid tiomocl, trouble. Ma secured instant relief and continued tokinq BISMA-REX with the result that he qained 40 pounds in four months. y DeKalb Pharmacy ~ THE REXALL STORE Phone 95 We Deliver NOTICE OF SALE Notice Is hereby given that In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Kershaw county, In the ease of First Federal Savings ind I^oan Association of Camden, Plaintiff, versus Juaxiltu R. Arant, the Kershaw Oil Mill, W. A. Edwards and J. C. Whltaker, defendants, I will sell ;o the highest bidder, for cash, before tho Court House doors at Camden, S. C., during tho legal hours of sale 3ii tho first Monday In October, next, being the third day thereof, the folowing described property: "All that piece, parcel or tract of and lying and being In the County of Kershaw, State of South Carolina, ibout six and one-half (6 1-2) miles lorth of the City of Camden, containing six and four-tenths (6.4) acres, more or Icsh, and bounded north by premises of VV. A. Edwards, east by lT. S. Highway No. 521, south by prem ses of Clyburn, and west by premises 3f Clyburn and premises of W. A. Edwards, and being more particularly doicrlbod and having such shape, metes, courses and distances as will appeaf jy plat of tho same by J. Team Goth's, Jr., surveyor," dated September 1, L934." Terms of Sale: For caah, the Master to require of the successful bldier, other than the plaintiff herein, i deposit of five (5) per cent of his )fd, same to be forfeited in case of ion-compliance; the bidding will renaln open after the sale for a period >f thirty(30) days. W. L. DePASS, Jr., Master for Kershaw County. Henry 8avage, Jr., Plaintiff's Attorney. J "mmmm r r ? Camden Theatre FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Final Showing of "TROPIC HOLIDAY" with Bob Burns, Martha Ray, Dorothy Lamour and Ray Milland SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 Bfob Baker In ? "OUTLAW EXPRESS" Also Flaming Frontiers and Our Gang Comedy " MONDAY and TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 and 20 Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Lewis Stone and Cecelia Parker in "LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY' Added: March of Time >OOO06OO0OOO4^OO6OOQOOO6< WEDNESDAY, S^ff^F ? George Raft and Sylvia Sidney "YOU AND ME" r^^tiftTfrmrtfintoooooogo+g , THURSDAY and FRIDAY, " ~~ SEPTEMBER 22 and 23 Janet Oaynor^. Robert Montgomery and Franchot Tone in ' "THREE LOVES HAS NANCYS ^ ** 0 | V$$i DROP IN I m , t rr% And see the shipment of good looking Suits we have just received at| The Frock Shop it i .. i I ' i i sssy ? say it with flowers " .r; F LOWE RJ i fou all occasions birthdays anniversary-t- parties The Camden Floral Company 211 East Laurent St. . Phone 193 --i.tt* ?jl.