Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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^gngfggtmr^ "nrniwrr-r-ss , ?? Just one more week to take advantage of aale prices on DRESSES ' for your vacation. We close June 17. the frock shop > V C? A n .1 * 'MHHHHSB, I 1 f fW 1 > SOCIETY NEWS Ttlephom 100 f entertains WUh Luncheon Mr?. A, 8. Davidson gave a bridge luncheou, at her home Wednesday morning. Her guests Included membars of her club and Mrs. K. E. Stevenson and Mrs. T. Lee Little. A course luncheon was served at one o'clock. .i Miss Karesh Complimented One of the prettiest affairs given last week wus the dinner dance honoring Miss Phyllis Karesh, a member of the graduating class of the Camden school. KUhu Schlosburg was host to about forty-five of the younger set who gathered at St. Mary's Hall. The hall had been attractively deoorated in orange aud blue aud these colors were also carried out la decorations of the small tables upon which the four course dinner was served. loiter in the evening dancing was enjoyed, the Palmetto Swlngsters furnishing the music. An unique feature of the dance was the umbrella game, when a small umbrella was passed from one guest to another and tlie one holding it when the music stopped, was called upon to sing a solo. "The Umbrella Man," which proved quite entertaining. Bride Complimented.;*' On Thursday of last week Miss Sadie Freltage entertained with ^ linen shower complimenting Mrs. L. 15. Whitley, of Charlotte, who before her marriage was Miss Ruth Margaret Mayer of, this cTty. Thirty guests were invited and upon arlrval they registered in the bride's book, each writing some advice to her, which was read alowl later in the evening. In the contests Mrs. DeWitt Harper, Miss Edna Strak and Miss Emily Mayer were winners. Each presented her gift to the honor guest. Other lovely gifts were also presented to Mrs. Whitley from those present. A color scheme of pink and green was carried out. in flowers which adorned the rooms and also in the refreshments. Misses Vera Ives and Margaret Williams assisted the hostess in serving. Met With Mrs. Drakeford The John D. Kennedy Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, on June 5 held their last meeting until work Is resumed iu the fall at the home of Mrs. E. D. Drakeford, with Mrs. L. E. Graham assistant hostess. Celebrating the birthday of President Jefferson Davis, roll call was answered by each member relating some-i Lhing of. historic or personal interest in his life. The report on Memorial Day exercises was gratifying. The only surviving Veteran in the county, G B. King, was unable to attend, much to the dlsappointement of the chapter. Several papers for new members were brought in by Mrs. G. A Baum, registrar. Before the fall meeting it is hoped that others will be filled out by new members and several markers placed on unmarked graves of Confederate soldiers. All officers consented to serve in their respective offices for another year. It is regretted" that the corresponding secretary, Mrs. N. C. Arnett, has had :o resign her office. Mrs. Robin Zemp was unanimously elected corresponding secretary. The first meeting in the fall will be in September: The interest in this organization and *-?arty response by members In every undertaking for past years is warmly tpprecigt^d by our president and wonderful leader, Mrs. E. C. VonTresckow. Hostess for September and the Subject for discussion will be given ater.?Mrs. John Cantey, secretary. ?mm? Trl Gamma Club Dance ' Prominent among the week's social events was the 'spring ball of the Trl Gamma club of Camden high school given Friday evening In the ball room of the Court Inn and attended by two hundred guests. For this delightful occasion, the ball room was transformed Into a spring garden scene. Blue and white garlands were effectively arranged over head and clusters of flowers shaded the chandeliers. A white picket fence entwined with smllax and flowers in the club's colors of blue and white separated the orchestra from the dance floor. Music was furnished by Vincent iseman's orchestra. Five no breaks and three special no-breaka for the Trl Gammas and their oscorta were enjoyed during the evening. Leading the grand march was Misa Betty Sowell, presldont of the club, with Charlie McCaskill, assisted h>' the other officers of the Trl Gammas; Miss Ix)is Hhame, vice president, with Ralph Stevenson; Miss Mary Zeinp, secretary, with Johnnie Mullen; and Miss Betty Bolneau. treasurer, with Steve McRae. Immediately before the grand march next year's officer? were announced as follows: Miss Dorla McLeod, president; Miss Frances It ha m e, vice president; Miss Lettie l^ees Ogburn, secretary; and Misa Rhetta McDowell, treasurer. These were presented nosegays of pink carnations by the retiring officers, who carried nosegays of white carnations and blue delphinium. f Mothers of the club members were invited to chap eron. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Betty Wannamaker, Miss Frances Temple Fairey, Miss Jauet Dukes and Miss Rosa Louise Rich, all of Orangeburg; and Miss Betty Jano j Norman, of Bishopville. Given Birthday Surprise J. Nettles Lindsay, popular office manager of Kendall Mills, Canulen, for twenty years was given a surprise birthday party Saturday night when one hundred employees of the mill en tertained in ills honor at the eldh house. J. C. Ewing and A. 8. Llewellyn made a few appropriate remarks, after which Mr. Lindsay was sent on a treasure hunt where he found many useful gifts for the garden of his lovely new home?among them a lawn mower and several pieces of garden furniture. * A large birthday cake was also presented the honor guest. The "Wateree Boys," a group of colored employees of the mill, sang several spirituals and other songs. Delightful refreshments were served. Awards To Be Made The Camden Garden Club has re cently joined with other clubs thru out the nation .in sponsoring an im ^provement contest among service sta tions. The stations will be Judged on palntiug and general neatness, plant lng of shrubs and flowers, lack of all but necessary signs. The Camden club has set Decern ber first as the time for the Judging. It is not too late to enter this contest. The award is a marker furnished by the national council of garden clubs and is recognized all over the United States. Club Met Thursday Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn's party at her home Thursday afternoon was given for the members of her club. Invited to substitute were Mrs. -R. B. Clarkson, Mrs. W. L. DePass, Mrs., John detach and Mrs. W. L. Goodale. The afternoon's high scores were made by Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr., and Mrs. Frank Zemp. Graduates From Furman Misa' Ja#p Caston, daughter of Rev and Mrs. J.' B. Caston, of Camden, wa among the graduates from Furman University Monday, obtaining a bach elor of arts degree. * 7 * -*the lowdsl far# In hliStory! Spend leu en route?at Oreyhound'e all-time-low fare? than wend what you aaee on barin? rt?-f ff ftp . toy. to! yd mo,, to ? to $15.25 GRETO$UND TERMINAL Ri W*9 Eut DeKalb St. . Phon. 249 I Personal Mention George F. Jmikihs spent Uai week end lit Atlanta. Mra. H. G. Sanders returned Saturday from a visit to Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McUautel spent the week end with relatives In Hock Hill. Mrs. H. J. Lewis is lu Charlotte, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cecil /Braslog ton. J Mrs. 1. A. Thompson, of Aberdeen, N. C., Is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. M. M. Johuson. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley liabiu left on Wednesday for WaBhiugtou, 1). 0., for | a visit. Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Hauch have re' turued from a visit to relatives In 1 Hock Hill. 1 Mrs. M. M. Keaaonover and son, William Reaaonover, spent last week | end in Charlotte. I Mrs. T. J. Counell, of Westvllle, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I). L. Melton. Miss Annie Mae Cureton, of Bish1 opville, was the week end guest of 1 Miss Naucy Nelson. Mrs. Warren Harris has returned ' from a visit to Mrs. Robert Halter in Sea Island, Ga. Mrs. E. M. Hoykin left Sunday to 1 spend the summer with Mr. Boykin at Monek's Corner. John and Lewie lteaines, of Sumter, 1 are on a visit to their grandmother, ' Mrs. J. 1j Gillis. Mrs. Gus Hirsch has gone to Washington, D. C., to visit Miss Carolyn Kohn and August Kohn. J. C. Gillis has returned from Myrtle Beach, where ho attended a meet1 lng of the Shell gasoline agents. Miss Marie Kirkland leaves Sunday for Hendersoixyille, N. C., where she 1 will spend the summer months. ' Irving Kemp, Jr., of Pittsburgh, Pa., was a visitor in Camden on Monday, on his way to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Miss Edna Aldret, of Charleston, arrived Saturday for a visit to her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McLeod. ' George West left last week for New York City to visit his uncle and while there he will attend the World's Fair. 1 Mrs. F. E. Aldret, after an extended ' visit to relatives in Charleston, is ' here with her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Mcl^eod. * Major A. M. Brailsford leaves this week for New York to attend the World's Fair and from there will go to Canada for a visit. Miss Mary Hayes has returned from the 'University of South Carolina, where she took a special course this year. Miss Sarah Lynn Richey, who taught the past year in Atlanta, arrived Saturday to visit her mother, Mrs. H. L. Richey. .Mrs. James Gandy has returned --froSU^Atlanta where she visited her husband, James Gandy, who has a position there. ^ Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Samlers, of Henderson, N. C., are guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Chewning. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Jenkins left Sunday for Atlanta where they will visit their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Soria Burke. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. HoJlis McDowell will regret to learn .they havesmoved to Columbia where Mr. McDowell has a position. Mr. and Mra. Fred Redd, and two) daughters, Annabel and Teressa, were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs.. C. H. Fouts Tuesday, en route to WashlngJ^p. D. C. Misses' Mareida Rector and Lottie Smyrl left Wednesday for Ridgecros., ( N. C., where they will attend the ten-1 day encampment of the Southwide Baptist Student Union. j Mrs. A. W. Humphries had as her^ guests last week her two sisters, Mrs., W. H. Frlerson and son. of Birming-i ham, and Mrs. M. B. Brown, of Mt. Carmel, S. C. W. J. Carmack, well known former newspaper correspondent, but now with the Santee-Cooper authority as publicity man, was a visitor in Camden Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Machodo left Tuesday morning for Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they will spend the summer. They will Btop In New York to visit the World's Fair. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hoffer attended the commencement exercises at Georgia-Tech. Their son, Jerome Hoffer, Jr., was a member of the graduating class. Mrs. W. G. Wilson has returned from a visit to her eon, Dr. Clarence Wilson In Philadelphia. She also attended -the World's Fair while she was away.- Sfeff " Mrs. H. Cl. Brown has returned to her home In Savannah after a visit to friends here. She was accompanied home by Miss Maggie Brown and Miss Margaret Rebecca Cunningham. Miss Aileen Belk return?! Friday from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she has-been attending school. She has aa her guest for the week end her room-mate, Mlsi Mary'Eppea, of Aiy^apolia, Md. Prof, and Mra. J. G. itlchards, Jr., and ton. Jack Hicharda, left Tuesday for Boone, N. C., where they will ab tend summer school St die Appalacb\ V { 'X- ' - X ? - Jan State Teachers College. They will be absent from Camden for six weeks. Mrs. Patrick O'Rourke and attractive little daughter, Susie, of Selma Alabama, are In Camden on a visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs T. E. Goodale, before going to Memphis, Tenn., where Mr. O'Rourke has a position. Ben W. Heath, who has been acting as assistant secretary of the chamber of commerce and publicity writer for the equestrian program in Camden, left Thursday for Milwaukee, where he plans on spending the summer months. Ensign Daniel J. Carrison who graduatedlaeLweek from Annapolis Natil academy hajs been assigned to the U. S. Trenton and left this week for * cruise to the Mediterranean. They will make stops at London, LaHarve and other places. - I~ J. ?WffWWWI 1 ! '.J. ^ Second Week Jurors Jurors were drawn this wwk to reiu>ri for the second week of civil court to convene Tuesday, June 27, w 11It Judge G Duncan Bellinger presiding The list follows; J 11 linker. George Mlckle, George Otis Creed, Dan W Moseley, J. D. Sheorn. Henry lajo Clyburu, J T. Robinson, l>. K. Stokes, B. u. Dabney, H. W, Bullock, of Camden; M. H. Home* by, J. L. Paschal, M. A. Brauhaiu, W. U Miles, of Hlaney; J. K. Davis, Jessie Seekers, Walter Galuey, Glenn Taylor, J. N. Taylor. George 1'. Mackey, J. M. Croxtou, G. W. Huberts, A. B. Kills, P. E. Jones, S. L. Hush, of Kershaw; D. Heyholds, Luther Jones, Mitchell B. Kabon. of Lugoff; A. E. Watkins, J. H. Watklns, G. A.. West, of Cauaatt; W. J. Manguui, H. C. Catledge, of Jeffersou; 8. L. Manguui, llaron L, McCasklU, N, B, Welsh, of Bethune. Winged Blks Salt l^ake City.?Joseph Sehaelllug, lti year-old bicyclist, zoomed Into the rear of a parked automobile, did a loop through the air and landed ou , the car's top, still astride hts bike. Ills only Injury was a strained knee ligament. Garden Club To Meet The Camden Qaiwn Club will meet on Monday, Juno 12, ut -4;30 o'clock, with Misses Leila and Charlotte Shannon as hostesses. The topic for discussion will be "Gladioli, their origin growth and variety." A showing of gladioli will ho hold for which special ribbons will be given. First, for finest specimen; second, for finest collection; third, for best arrangement. Members are urged to contribute to this exhibition, The usual ribbons for interesting flowers and collections ill also be awarded. i tr ~ . Honor Bride Elect. 't~4 Mrs. Christopher C. Vaughan was hostess on Friday complimenting her sister, Miss Virginia Fisher, whose marriage this month to Glenn Speaks has been announced. Tables for Chinese checkers were arranged in a setting of vari-colored garden flowers. The honor guest and also Miss I>ols Stogner, another bride- elect were presented lovely trousseau gifts. High score was made by Miss Lois Stogner and low went to Mrs. B. P. DeLoache. A sweet course was served. Honored With Stag Dinner Reuben Pitts, whoso marriage to Miss Margaret Land of Chester, is a prominent society event of Saturday, June 10,. was honor guest at a stag dinner given by a group of his friends s Monday evening at "The Pines." A course dinner was served. Among those from out of town at the party were Hamilton Osborne and Russell Rooney, of Columbia, and J. B. Cantey of Florence. Mrs. Van Landingham Hostess Mrs. S. W. VanLandIngham gave a -.bridge party at her home Wednesday a/ternoon, inviting members of the Neighborhood bridge club and Mrs. J. M. Gandy, Mrs. Wylle Sheorn. Mrs. M: M. Reasonover, Mrs, E. J. McLeod and Mrs. Hubert Wilson. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Gandy, Mrs. Sheorn and , Mrs. Brevard Boykin. Graduates From Wlnthrop Two hundred and forty-seven young ladies were represented In the graduating class at Wlnthrop's fifty-fourth annual commencement. Among the graduates from this county were Connie Catoe, of Kershaw, and Helen Marie Tlndal, of Camden?both graduates having bachelor of arts degree. Awarded History Medal Greenville, S. C., June 7.?Len Boy| kin, of Camden, graduating senior at i Furman university, was awarded the Furman history medal at the Furman commencement exercises recently. The History award is presented annually to the senior adjudged as outstanding in the department of history. Mrs. McKaln Hostess Mrs. Joe McKaln entertained members of her bridge club at her home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Paul Duffer, of New Market, Va., was among the gueuu: Prizeg?were won by Mrs. Ir| vlng Pearce and Mrs. Lee Mays DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING i ? The best Coca-Coins in the United States are served over our counter. Delicious Lemonades, Orangeades, Ice Cream Sodas and the famous Buttercup Ice Cream. Fresh Buttermilk daily. "COMFY" CHAIRS and ELECTRIC FANS DePASS' DRUG STORE Phone 10 We Deliver Mrs. Russell Buys Whitaker Home Mrs. Samuel Russell recently sold her home, "MUlbank," one of the Bhow places of the Catndon winter colony, to Warren W. Smith, wealthy resident of Venezuela. She has purchased the homo of the late Andrew (J. Whitaker on north Mill street and Is making preparations to remodel1 and renovate this property. it Is Mrs. Kussoll's idea to make the Whitaker property one of the attractive places of Camden and in addition to modernizing the dwelling, will also have the grounds landscaped in a most attractive manner. Mrs. Kuseell has also purchased tho W. C. Sulmond home on Union street and this will also bo renovated. The home that has passed into the hands of Warren W. Smith was built by K. M. Boy kin in 1853, and in l85t> some changes were made thereto. In 192t> It came into the possession of the late Samuel Russell, who made extensive alterations and remodeled it considerably. The east and west wings of Millbank came from Cool Springs which was then owned by John Boykin, the father of 10. M. Boykin. These wings are sa_id to have been constructed in tlio lato 1700's. The sale of the MUlbank property was made by Miss Olive Whlttredge. Library Hours For Summer Mrs. Donald Morrison, librarian o? the Camden Public 1 ILwmt servo the following hours for the summer months: 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. each day except Tuesday, when the library will be open from 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. The hours Tuesday will enable those who work to get books from our city library. All are invited to enjoy the beneiits und pleasure from good reading. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes is confined to his bed suffering from a duodenal ulcer, and speculation, entirely unofficial, Immediately arose as to the possibility of his early retirement from the supreme court. This is the chief justice's second Illness within the past three months. Monrovia, Africa, was named for United States President James Monroe. ~ " "" * Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Campbell and bat>y have returned from a visit to relatives In Dillon. Mlaa Sybil Rhoden, of Atlanta, was the guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rhodeu. Miss Sarah Lynn ltlchey and Herbert Rlchey loft Tuesday by automobile for the World's Fair. Mrs. Howard F. Speaks has gone 'to Manchester, N. H., to visit her pa| rents. I Dr. .loon n. uorneit and daughter, Mrs. Robert Marye, have gone for a visit to John Richardson at Bryn j Mawr, Pennsylvania. They expect to be awav for four weeks. Police Director Witfiurn M. Boyle of I Kansas City, means business in the safety campaign. Friday ho ordered a ! itollce safety car tagged for illegal | parking and told the car's occupants, j Cecil Gardner and Chas. Shaw, to pay the $3..10 penalty hy Saturday, or "don't show up for work." ! r? i Camden Theatre FRIDAY, JUNE 9 I "THE STORY OF VERNON AND IRENE CASTLE' With Fred As t a Ire ' Ginger Rogers SATURDAY, JUNE 10. Douglas (Wrong Way) Corrlgan "THE FLYING IRISHMAN" Serial "Duck Rogers" & Comedies SATURDAY, 10:30 I Prevue Show I Preston Foster?Irene Hervey 1 "SOCIETY SMUGGLERS" , MONDAY and TUESDAY l JUNE 12?13 The picture that calls a Swastika a SWASTIKA: "CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY" American producers _were warned not to make this picturo ! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Martha Raye?Bob Hope j "NEVER SAY DIE" . With Andy Devine?Alan Mowbray THURSDAY and FRIDAY JUNE 15?16 "DODGE CITY" jt * MotHwoTTa??ag?rtT??tUi?aBtr*?l*<X S*o? of bUnW, but do Ml toaob ,llU8TOCibl-tN?l?d plto*. YOUR BLANKETS fresh, clean, fleecy-soft and MOTH-PROOFED . CV * " Before putting your fcjankets away for the sum* mer let us clean them by our ERUSTOCIDE process. We'll return them to you delightfully soft, sweet-clean and germ-free. The MOTHS won't like them, but YOU'LL low# them. Palmetto Dry Cleanery Phone 6 403 DeKALB STREET Pho* 6 . ~r: ~ - -.: -