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? if " :? - , I I' ,, | I iMUlfl M||IM'. I 1SOCIETY NEWS Ttlephone 100 ' % PooMr?Stutts Of interest to a wide circle ol friends lu North and South Carolina in the announcement of the engage meat aud approaching marriage of Ml.su Helen Houger Pooaer, daughter of Mr. and Mra. Herman Houaer Poo Bt,r of Camden, ^jfiPDlyde Livingston j Stutts, of Gibson, N. C., anq laurel Hill, N. C. The ceremony will take place lu the late eummer. Junior-Senior Banquet PYlday night at the Junior-Senior banquet the gymnasium of the high .school was transformed Into a lovely japaueae garden. The- hall was softly lighted with vari colored lights and i he banquet tables were centered wlti\ .snapilrttgAni and sweet peas. Place cards wore Attractive miniature Japanese lanterns in the class colors of pink and blue. Dressed in Japanese costumes, Miss Mary Pitts, Miss Patsy Trantham, Miss Margaret Salmond, Miss Peggy MeGulrt, Miss Dot Sowell, Miss Nell Hail. Miss Vermelle Rush, Miss Doris Rabin, Miss Beverly Hondrix, Miss Frances Hammond, Miss Sara Gregory, Miss Neta Godwin, Miss Virginia Jonnings, and MIsb Gwendolyn Shirley served the following menu: Congealed chicken, cheese straws, peach salad with lettuce, potato chips, rolls, pickles, iced tea, ico cream and cakq. Soon after their arrival the guests were entertained with a delightful program. Billy Pitts, president of the senior class, crowned Wilbert Williams and Miss Mary Blakeney Zerap, king and queen of the high school and the following served as attendants: Charlie Boiuoau, Billy Mullen, Jimmie Sheorn and Calvin Sheorn, Miss Carolyn Cooley, Miss Betty Blakeiiey, Miss Khetta McDowell and Miss Caroline Boykiu. Pupils of the Margaret Land dance school gave a group of dance numbers before the royal throne._ _ With Charlie McCasklll, president of the junior class, acting as toastmaster. the following program was enjoyed : Welcome, Charlie McCaskill; toast to athletic victors of 1933, Yates Villepigue; response, Herbert Moore: to the winners in the South Carolina tests, Frances Rhame; to I the unsuccessful contestants, ltufus Redfearn; appreciation qf the banI quel. Billy Pitts. In behalf of the Junior class Charlie | JfcCaskili, president, a set of silver f was presented to the school for use j at futuVS KTrnJueis/^ The *6et consisted of two hundred each4 of knives* .. forks jynd spoond. J. G. Richards, Jr., r superintendent, accepted the gift with thanks and appreciation. Mrs. McNInch Honored Saturday afternoon Mrs. Leland Brannon And Mrs. Robert Isadore Phillips entertained at a lovely party and miscellaneous shower at the home of the former, 3414 Wilmot avenue, honoring Mrs. Harold Joseph McNinch, of Camden, who was married April 16, at Rock Hill. Bowls of pink and white larkspur and roses were attractively arranged in the living room. In the dining room the table was centered with a. lovely arrangement of sweet peas. The bride's chair was marked with a corsage of sweetheart roses. During the afternoon, several appropriate contests were enjtfyed and a bridal book of wishes from the guests I was given Mrs. McNinch. Miss Doris. Workman and Mrs. McNInch were prize winners in the contests. I l^ate in the afternoon the hostesses I give the honor guest a white satin parasol, Bhowered with white hearts hM'1 satin ribbon. These hearts were numbered and sent Mrs. McNinch on I a ' treasure hunt." After a long search I sba found many lovely gifts. The- hostesses served pink and I w^te ice cream and white individual I lakes decorated with pink rosebuds. I On t*ach plate was a silver horse shoe I tied with satin ribbon and lilies of I the valley. And ton the bride's plate was a miniature' bride.-^-<5olumbia State. , ? Electlfin To An Organization Nashville, Tenn., May 10.?'Bill De Loache, of Camden, S. C., has Just been elected to the 8ophomore 8. C. I A Cabinet, at Vanderbilt university, * here he is a member of the sophoI niore class. Mr. DeLoache is the son of Mrs. W r. DeLoache, of Camden and at tended Fur man university before comB ing to VanderbilL ?. ?* The Student Christian association I is the organisation on Vanderbllt's campus which sponsors religions acI tivities. Election oft permanent ofB era of the cabinet will take place B May 13." * * "* Marriage Annsunosd - " Mrs. W. E. Nldfcola,^ mMkrrl, B Announces the ter, Miss Daisy Lee NJchpls, to Wll I Ham James 8hlrer, of 6oraabIn and I Rembert, April St. Mr. Shiver is the mm of Mr. and J ^ _ ? Gate Literary Recognition New York, May 10?Natioual literary recognition has been accorded to Miss Katharine Kennedy, of 1718 Fair atreet, Camden, South Carolina, whose poem, "Revelation," has been accepted fqu* Inclusion In the VVorld'a Fair Anthology of 1839, to be published by the Bx position Press, New York City. The author, who competed In a flOQ poetry entry prize contest still open to all poets, had to withstand trenieudous meritorious competition lu order to become-^ne. of the comparatively seleot few chosen for representation lu the World's Fair Anthology. The author has already achieved publication in the following: The Concept, Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. A biographic snapshot of the author reveals: "I was born January 31, 1916, in Catndeu, South Carolina. After attending private school, grammar school and high school in Camden, I attended Converse College for four years, being graduated in 1937. 1 now spend my tUne stuffing adjectives and adverbs down the throats of innocent eighth and ninth graders in the Edgefield high school, Edgefield, S. C." I Bride Complimented Mrs. ClarkBon Hhame, the former Miss Mary Qoodale, is being complimented with a number of delightful parties siuce her marriage in April. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Dan Mackey and Mrs. W. F. Nettles, Jr., entertained for Mrs. Rhame with a six-table bridge party at the home of Mrs. Mackey. Daisies and other garden flowers were used .throughout the rooms and the bride's place was marked with a corsage of varl-colored handkerchiefs tied with a tulle bow. Scores were kept on bridal tallies and the first prize was won by the honoree, who also received a guest prize. Mrs. Charlie Salmond received the floating prize and gifts were presented Mrs. Clarence Brabham, of Bamberg, and Mrs. Winbourne Nettles, of Louisville, Ky.. who are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nettles. Invited to call after cards when a delightful buffet supper was served were Mrs. N. R. Goodale, mother of the bride, Mrs. John Rhame, mother of the bridegroom, Mrs. John Davidson, Mrs. Zander Clarkson, Miss Gertrude Zemp, and Mrs. Boykin Rhame. Among those from out of town who attended the party were Mrs. G. E. Stupalsky, Jr., of Montclair, N. J.; Mrs. Paul Duffer, of New Market, Va., Mi*8. Jack Eaton, of Pittsburgh. Entertain For Visitors Mr. and Mrs. John Eaton, of Pittsburgh, who are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Qoodale, were given a lovely party by their host and hostess Friday evening. The affair was held at the Goodale home which was most attractively decorated with snapdragons, roses and gladioli in tones of pink and white. Punch was served throughout the evening and a delightful salad course followed the bridge games. Mr. and Mrs. Eaten were presented gifts and prizes were won by Mrs. John Mullen, Jack Eaton and Don Morrison. Among those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. William Cox, Mr. and Mrs. John deLoach, Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Muller, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ancrum, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. John Mullen. Flower 8hovy at Lugoff The Lugoff Junior Garden Club held Its regular meeting Tuesday, May 9. A short program of songs, poems and reports was given. The members of the club entered various kinds of flowers in a flower show. These were arranged and the Judge, after careful consideration, gave the following decisions: Garden flowers, Mildred Roseborough, first place; Dolly Roseborough, second and Albert Rabon, third. Eva Spradley won first place in the wild flowers and Lois Jordan won second. All of the flowers were beautiful which shows that the members are working with their flowers and trying to improve their gardens. I Idle Hour Club Met Miss Barbara Zemp and Mrs. Alvin Moseley were additional guests at the party Which Miss Louise McLeod gave Thursday evening for the members of the Idle Hotfr Bridge Club. Score prizes, were awarded Miss Mary Rlchey and Mrs. MoaeleyClub Met Thursday The Needlework club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Roland Goodale as hostess. , Additional guests were Mrs. G. C. Pearce,_of Columbia, the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Irving Pearoe, and Strel^inlSorne Nettles, of Louisville, Ky., the guest of Mrs. W. F^ Nettleg ? * ^ Majors Bralltford Host. Major Moultrie Brailsford entertained the Kershaw County Medical Association at the Hotel Camden on WfB^esday evening. MX**- datertates Mm. Brejrerd Boykin entertained at * party Wednesday afternoon af her were members of tho Neighborhood ^ is** ,. ' iVT XJL* . r ' ' ? Personal Mention Jeff W. Ik>yd7~of Jacksonville, visited relatives here recently. Mrs. W. H. Juiues visited her pareuts In Oswego, Wednesday. Miss Margaret Kewell visited relatives lu Rock Hill last week. * Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Shannon have returned from h. trip to Washington, I). C. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karesh and children visited relatives lu Augusta last week. Mrs. C. II. McF&rlaud and children, of Charleston, are on a visit to relatives here. Mrs. R. E. Stevenson and Mrs. T. bee Little spent Tuesday In Cheraw with friends. Mr, and Mrs. J. I. Pearce had as their guests last week Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Pearce. Miss Mary Hayes, of Columbia, was tho week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sheheen returned Wednesday from their wedding trip to Florida. > Miss Mellta Team, of Charlotte, visited her mother, Mrs. M. C. Team, at Lugoff last Sunday. E. T. Start left this week for Rochester, N. Y., where he will visit his son and his family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson lthame spent the week end lu the mountains of western North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, of Pageland, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Byrd Sunday. Dr. D. C. Hlnson attended the South Carolina dental association In Columbia Monday and Tuesday. Miss Mary Rlchey and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pooser visited friends in I>aurinburg, N. C., last week end. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. DeTrevllle have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Derrick and baby, of Cheraw. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Tobln and Joe Toblu are spending the week end with Mrs. Tobin's parents In Greer. Misses Mary and Louise Mickle, of Atlanta, spent the week end with their mother, Mrs. J. L. Mickle. Mrs. Percy Mayes and baby, of Charleston, are on a visit to Mrs. Mayes mother, Mrs. J. S. Hough. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McDanlel and Mrs. Kathleen B. Watts attended a meeting and flsh fry In Orangeburg on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Goodale and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. John Laton, of Pittsburgh, spent Monday at Myrtle Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wilson had as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. H. L.( Hansen, of Union. Mrs. Herman Baum and young daughter, Mary Ann Baum, of Braintree, Mass., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Baum. Mrs. F. E. Faircloth, after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Crawford, left Saturday on a visit to another daughter in Winnsboro. Mrs. Kate B. Gettys, Misses Martha Gettys, Frances Rhame and Mrs. Loree Zemj> attended parent's day at Clemson college Sunday. Mrs. P. A. Pearsfln, of Weymotith, Mass., and Miss Louise Fltts, of Bralntree, Mass., were guests of Mr. -and Mrs. B. H. Baum last week. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Wllliford, of Kershsrtv, and Mrs. J. A. Wllliford, of Winnsboro, were guestB of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. WiRlford last week end. Mr. and Mrs. Olia Long and young daughter, Leola Long, of Gibson, N. C., visited in the home of Mr. and: Mrs. L. W. McFadden last week end. Mr, and Mrs,- Pierce Cantey ---were called to Griffin, Ga., last week end on account of the death of the latter s grandfather, Judge William E. Searcy. Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson, of( Bryn Mawr, Pa., will arrive today to( spend the week end with Mr. Rich-, ard8on's mother, Mrs. Robert Marye. Mrs. J. L. Glllls, Miss Gertrude Oil lis and Mrs. D. C. Hlnson visited relatives in Greer last week end. Mrs. J. B. Mendenhall accompanied them home for a week's visit. Mrs. R. E. Stevenson had as her dinner guests on Wednesday Mlas Maria Spyker and Mrs. M. Lee Thornton, of Lewlsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Arch Ow| Two sons, Arch and Henry Owing, of Cheraw. The following young people from Bethesda Presbyterian church attended the spring rally at Aiken last Friday: Betty Muller, Betty Jane Sarratt, Emily Zemp, Ethel Ann Mauldln, Margaret Rebecca Cunningham, Marietta Little. Betty Stevenson. Mable Todd Campbell. Donald Clyburn, Joe Nelson. Jr., Dargan Jennings. Hughey Tlndal, Billy VafiLandlngham, Mrs. J. J. Rauch, Rev. mm!McArn. uave Lovely Luncheon Mrs. Robert Marye gave a bridge luncheon ' Wednesday at her hoipe. Among the dosen guests Invited were Mrs. Samuel Russell and Mrsj John Br&dshaw, of Orlando, Fla., who? is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Kirkland. High scores were made by Mrs. R. B. Pitts and Mrs. Bradshaw General John J. Pershing, now 78, ii yknntng a visit to France. A yeai age he made *A remarkable rocoverj Knuckley-Sheheon Wedding A lovely and Interesting wedding was that of Miss Mario Knuckloy and Ernest P. Shebeen of Camden, which took place at 6 o'clock Sunday evening, April 30, In St. Francis do Sales Catholic church, Suauuutt. Tne Rev. Thomas J. Mackin, rector, officiated in the presence? of many relatives anil friends of the couple. For the ocoaslon, the church was beautifully decorated with Madonna lilies and white lighted candles. White maline bows marked the family pews. T he nuptial music was rendered by Mrs. A. F. Behles, organist; Peter Kerhulas, violinist; Miss Mary Adams and J. A. Shea, vocalists. L. A. Marsha. Jr., spread the white aisle cloth and the groomsmen were George and Frank Shoheen, brothers of the bridegroom, and Robert and Stephen Knuckley, brothers of the bride. The bridesmaids, Miss Joan Petchios of Gastonia, N. C., Miss Doris Marsha, Mrs. Mitchell Moses of Valdosta, Ga., and Miss Louise Reed, of Camden, wore cameo-pink double net dresses over taffeta, having shirred bodices, square necks, short pufTed sleeves and silhouette waistlines. The full flowing skirts were sprayed with pink sutin sweetheart bowknots. Their pink shoulder veils fell from small clusters of pink flowers on top of their hair, and they carried pink baskets of pastel-colored flowers. Mrs. Albert J. Knuckley, matron of honor, and Miss Thelma Knuckley, sister of the bride and maid of honor, wore net dresses and veils fashioned like those of the bridesmaids. Mrs.' Knuckley was In orchid and she car-) ried an arm bouquet of pink roses,) and Miss Knuckley was in chartreuse i and her arm bouquet was of Talisman roses. Betty Marsha, flower girl, wore a pink net dress made like those of the bride's other attendants, and a pink bandeau In her hair. She carried a basket, from which she scattered rose petals in the phth of the bride. ^ The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Albert J. Knuckley, was exquisite in her wedding gown of ivory duchess satin fashioned princess style, falling in a long graceful sweeping train from stitched pleating at the waistline. The bodice featured a sweetheart neckline and long leg o'mutton sleeves. Her vetl of Imported Brussels lace was attached to a tiara of orange blossoms and rhiuestones. She carried a white satin mufT adorned with a white orchid and showered with valley lilies. The bridegroom's best man was his brother, Austin Sheheen of Camden. Mrs. Knuckley, mother of the bride, wore a rose flowered sbadow-laco dress, and a corsage of red roses and valley lilies. Mrs. Sheheen, mother of the bridegroom, wore a poudre-blue figured i ) shadow-lace dress, and a corsage of' pink roses. Immediately after the ceremony the bride's mother entertained at a reception at the Elks' home on Hamptoh street. Adorning the bride's table. on which, w&a an Irish lace clo'h, were the beautifully embossed wedding cake, white flowers and green tapers In white holders. Punch, sandwiches, ice cream and the weddiog cake were served. During the evening, the bride and bridegroom left for their wedding trip to~Miami, Fla., and when they return will make their home with the bridegroom's parents in Camden. For traveling the bride wore an ensemble of beige diaphanous crepe with repousse trim; japonlca accessories and a corsage Of orchldB and valley lilies. Mrs. Shebeen, & charming girl, is the elder daughter of Mrs. Joseph Knuckley of Columbia. She is a graduate of Columbia high school. Mr. Sheheen is the eledest son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Sheheen of Cain den. He Is a graduate of Clemson college, and Is now associated in -fcoiftMM with his father at Camden i ?Sunday's Columbia State. . , ' Mother's Tea ? ( 7-Tto? mothers of the Junior Welfare League members will be honor guetti i at a tea to be given Monday, May IS ' U 5.o'clock at the bpme of Mrs. Johi r Mullen. It la hoped all mothers o members will be able to attend. NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY ? I BEING OBSERVED TODAY Friday afternoon from two to five o'clock the Camden Hospital Is opening lta doors to the public and the staff and board of directors, headed by our beloved Dr. John VV. Corbott, are inviting everyone to come and 1 see what the hospital is doing, the i improvements that have been made, and the service it has to offer. The ladies of the hospital auxiliary are ] serving refreshments from 3:30 to 5:00 and ask all visitors to enjoy them. Camden and Kershaw county are justly proud of their uptodate and efficient hospital and it is hoped many will show their interest by coming out this afternoon. Death of Mrs. Barfiejd We8tville, May 11?Mrs. John Hilllard Barfleld, young matron of Chesterfield, died Thursday, May 4, after an extended illness in the Anson sanItorlum, Wadesboro, N. C. The former Agnes WUllams, of Kershaw, she was the daughter of the late James El. and Elizabeth Williams of that place. Funeral services wore conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Bethany, Westville, Baptist church, by her pastor. Rev. Mr. Long, pastor, of the first Baptist church of Chester-, field, assisted by Rev. J. A. Sanders, | firBt Baptist church, Kershaw, and 1 Rev. B. A. Davis, of Bethany, Westville. Interment was in the Bethany1 cemetery. Pallbearers were six members of the American l^egion post in Chesterfield, and flower bearers were members of her Sunday school class. She left surviving her husband? two sons, J. H. Jr., and Irby, a little daughter, Delores. Three sisters and brothers?Mrs. Curtis Ogburn, Westville; Mrs. J. S. Connell, Kershaw; Mrs. William P. Sykes, Badin, N. C.; Rufus Williams and J. L. Williams, of Kershaw, and Fulton Williams', of Camden. Met With Mrs. Morrison Wednesday afternoon at her home Mrs. Donald Morrison gave a bridge party for the members of her card olub. Mrs. Jack Whltaker, Jr., was the only substitute. Prises were won t by Mrs. William Cox and Mrs. Morti* . mer Muller. Fireflies are used to illuminate gardens for parties in Japan. FARM RECORDS NEEDED FOR 1940 FARM CENSUS The next census will bo takou In 1940, and if farmers are to co-oporato to the fullest In this Important national undertaking thoy wiii need a good set of farm rocorda this year, County Agent W. C. MoCarley points out. The census will cover 1939 crop acreage and production, classes of livestock and livestock products, uses of land, Items of farm finance, oxpondltures and facilities, according to Information County Agent McCarley has received from the bureau of the census. it Is vital to tho Interest of every farmer and farm woman and everybody else that up-to-date, accurate figures along theso lines bo obtained on a county, state and national basis, such as is dono In tho census, Mr. McCarley said. Farm rocords will bo helpful to farmers In many other ways, and Mr. McCarley says that ho would be glad to help any farmer start a good sot of records. A blttor taste Is given to salt oy the presence of magnesium sulphato. r i Camden Theatre THURSDAY and FRIDAY, MAY 11 and 12 j Shirley Temple, Hichard Green and Anita Louise In "THE LITTLE PRINCESS" A great classic comes to life in glorious Technicolor. SATURDAY, MAY 13 J. .Edgar Hoover's ! "PERSONS IN HIDING" with Lynne Overman and PrhiclUa Morrison >00000000000000000000000< MONDAY and TUESDAY, Irene Dunn and Charles Boyer in "LOVE AFFAIR" Added: Maroh* of Time. >OOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO< WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Dennis O'Keefe, Florence Rice and Buddy Ebsen in "THE KID FROM TEXAS" " >0000000000000000000000 0< THUSRDAY and FRIDAY, MAY 16 and IS Warner Baxter, Lynn Bari, Henry Hull and Caesar Romero in ! "RETURN OF THE CISCO KID" r Q I ??> jima? || jj "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" FOR J MOTHERS DAY Sunday, May 14th THE CAMDEN FLORAL COMPANY 211 LAURENS ST. PHONE 193 | a!?? g1 1 'B 1 " a . b 1 -o i a| ??MB? Remember Mother ?ON- t MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY, MAY 14 S * Make your mother- happy by giving a gift fro** ,.V ;> _ i Barringer Hardware Company. A few suggestion* are listed below: ROSEVILLE POTTERY ? NOR1TAKE CHINA IMPERIAL HANDMADE GLASSWARE ' PYREX WARE Namely?Double Boilers, Saucepans, Perculators, Test ; O - . . - - - ?. 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