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^ I I SOCIETY NEWS Telephon* 100 -i? Mrs. Nettles Was Hostess Thursday afternoon Mrs. Jack Netties gave a pretty bridge party at the home of Mrs. John Nettles. Sr. 'Hie Kuests were members.of the hostess tlub Mrs. Ruben Pitts. Mis. Henry uolto. of Virginia. Mrs. Paul DutTer, MrB l>un Maokey and Mrs. |ul jlryant. Mrs. Duffer, Mrs. Mackey Wr VIlB Andrew WRaker wore the prise winners aud gifts were also presented ,o Mrs. Bolte and Mrs. Basil Bruce, both of whom are leaving Carodeh to make their homes elsewhere, Mxa. Settles. Sr., assisted In serving refreshments. Mrs. Russell Bridge Hosteee Members of the Wednesday morning bridge flub were guests of Mrs. SamI uuj Russell Wednesday noon Besides the club mombers7l|B$D. C. Ilouser and Mrs.- C. P. PuDose were invited to play. Tea whs served in the dining room after the game. The players wore joined by Mrs. L. B. Kirk land, of Old Lyme, Conn.; Mrs. y js; McDowell, Mrs. George Cook and her mother Mrs. Hutchinson. Miss Kiitv Kollar presided at the tea serv. ice. .fMet With Mrs. Stevenson Mrs. R. E. Stevenson entertained her bridge club at her home on Fair street Wednesday afternoon, Among those substituting were: Mrs. Ben Team, Mrs. Reed Sarratt and Mrs. John Raueta. High score prizes went to Mrs. Dess Goodale and Mrs. Hughey Tindal. Refreshments were served at the end of the game. Was Bridge Hostess Mrs. J. W. Boykin-had as her guests for cards Wednesday afternoon at her plantation home near Boykin Mrs. Jack Whitaker. Jr., Mrs. Stanley Morse, of New York City, and the members of her club. The afternoon's high score was made by Mrs. Moylan DuVal. Entertained at Bridge Mrs. Mortimer G. Muller entertained at bridge on January 25. Mrs. L. T. Mills was the high scorer. A salad course and oofTee were Berved after the game when the players were Joined by Mrs. E. C. Von Tresvkow and Mrs. L I. Guion. Jr. Mrs. John S. Lindsay mother of the hostess assisted. Entertained ridge Club Thursday of last week, Mrs. Robert . - Marye -entertained for the afternoon bridge club of which'Bhe 1b a member and invited to play with them, Miss Marguerite Qchoonmaker, Mrs. W. L. Goodale, Mrs. W. L. DePasB, Sr., and Mrs. John deLoach. Late in the afternoon refreshments were served in the dining room where Mrs. DePass and Miss Lai Blakeney poured tea and coffee. " To Meet With Hermitage The Kershaw county singing convention meets with the Hermitage Baptist church of Camden Sunday, February 4, at 2 o'clock. Everybody Invited, especially singers. Mr. Moore and his Lee county singers, and ail others that can and will come.?W.I T. Holley. I -Dobbs ' | // FELT V / STRAW *75q Ij I PANAMA / / A new high in DOBBS fa- J J mou? fashions. Young ... J vearable ... smart from the J / eak of its crovrn to the snap J its brim. White, gay pas- J j i and, of course, black, / / urn and nary. DOBBS /./ rate headsiscs. fj BRIDGE TOURNAMENT AT DEARE PLACE Another large outortainnumt of tho week was the bridge tournament hold at Doare Place, tho lovely home of. Miss Marguerite Schooumukor, under, the aitaiticee of the auxiliary of Grace' lOplHcofl^fjfChurch. Sixty guests werel present And the various prizes were won by the following: Mrs. John Mullen and Jack Whltaker. the highest score winners; Mrs. J. U. Richards, Jr., Mrs, Horner, Mrs. Joseph Guthrie, Mrs. Dan Murchison, Mrs. Clifton McKain, Henry Beard and Nettles Lindsay. Rev. Douglas MeArn won in the ping-pong contest. Aftor curds a spaghetti supper was served in the dining room. The tuble was lighted with yellow candles and hu,d a centerpiece of daffodllB. Mrs. Maurice Clurke and Miss Leila Shannon poured coffee, and assisting Miss Sthoonmakor and Mrs. Barnwell Clarkson In serving were Miss Fran-i ces West, Miss Patsy Tranthunt Miss Jane Campbell, Miss Jane Tra&lham. MANY PARTIE8 GIVEN BEFORE PRESIDENT'S BALL leading tho^eocial events of the woek in Camden was the President's Ball which was danced at the Hobkirk inn Tuesday evening. The dining room was given a festive air by the use of bunting and draperies, and behind the orchestra was a large American flag. Tables were arranged about the floor for numerous purtles. Dinner parties were given before the dance by Mrs. H. G. Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Cilfton McKain and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Schlosburg. Mrs. I^eonard Schenk entertained during intermission at her home. Mrs. James Porter and Ralph Chase, members of the hall committee auctioned tho gifts and other members of the committee who assisted were J<^hn K. deLoach. H. G. Carrison, Commander Shannon Heath. John Porter, Mrs. Clifton McKain and Clarkson Rhame. CAMDEN BOY NOW WITH MARINES AT PARRIS ISLAND Marine Barracks. Parris Island, S. C., Jan. 25.? Willard Leslie Kelly who resided at 732 Broad street was enlisted In the United States Marine corps for a period of four years. Private Kelly $.will begin an intensive period of recruit training which will require approximately 24 days for completion. During this time he will be instructed in the use of the various weapons, duties and training necessary to all Marines. Expert Instructors In rifle marksmanship, grenades, machine guns, and bayonet will familiarize him with every phase of their use.' Upon completion of recruit training, private Kelly will be assigned to one of the many Marine corps posts stationed . all over the world. BAPTI8T CHURCH 8ERV1CE8 The following services are announced for the week beginning February 4, at Camden Baptist Church: Sunday school at 10:00 o'clock with C. O. Stogner superintendent In charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. CaBton, at 11:15 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject, "The Wages of Sin." Evening subject, "Highway Wrecks." Prayermeeting Wednesday evening, at 7:30. Training union Sunday evening at 6:30, with Bible picture directed by Christopher Vaughan. The public is 'cordially Invited to attend all services of this church. Kiwanis Club Notes J. A. -Ecker, area supervisor of the underprivileged youth association, and Mr. Harmon, district supervisor, were the speakers at Tuesday's meeting of the Klwanls club. _ Both gentlemen told In an -interestlag way of the good work and aid! eiven tn both hrtvn and girlo of Ker-' shaw county, from 18 to 24 years ofl age. The youth are taught how to become better citizens and also given somo chosen trade to* better fit them for obtaining jobs Cyril Busbee. superintendent of the DeKalb schools was In charge of the program and Introduced^ the speakers. Class Held Meeting The monthly meeting of the Fidells claks of the Ba^Mst thurch was held at the home of Mrs. M. G. Major on Monday, January 22, at 7:30 o'clock. Nineteen were present and the devotions were led by the president, Mrs. ID. J. Creed. Mrs Charlies Stogner, president was in charge of the business meeting. A social hour followed in which Mrs. V. J Rector won an In1 teresting contest. Cakes, sandwiches land ctrtfee were served. TO MEET WITH HERMITAGE . The Kershaw County Singing Convention, will meet Sqnday Feburay 4, 1:30 p.m. In the Hermitage Baptist church. All choirs and quarteta are Invited to attend.. Com. k Wo hi* .expecting a good convention. SJverybody welcome. * Bl B. HUNTBR. < ' v n All ellver taxes are black, but not all Mack foxaa art aflveeed. . - ... - Personal Mention Dr. Maurice Clarke, rector of Grace Episcopal church, wus la Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday attending a muotiuK Of the provincial department of Christian education. Miss Lillian West, student at Lander college, spent last week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud West at Shepard. Mrs. T. J. Klrkland and Mrs. L B. Klrkland of Old Lyme, Conn., drove to Florence Thursday to see Mrs. James Sanders, the former's daughter. Mrs. Dick Relger Is a guest at the home of Mrs. T. J. Kir Maud, Sr., and her mother, Mrs. D. O. llousor, is visiting Mrs. Finest Wooten. Mr. and Mrs. David Blackwoll, of Charlotte, were visitors in Camden on Sunday. Miss Faith del^oach spent the week end in Columbia with Miss Louis I^ang. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Qoodalo left Monday for a ten days trip through Florida. Mrs. Jarnett Kithell Is visiting her family in Orangeburg Mr. and Mrs. John Richurdson, of Itryn Mawyr, Pa., Were guests for several days last week of Mr. Richardson's mother. Mrs. Robert Marye, uml Dr. John W. Corbett. Mrs, J. S. Black well is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Serre del?ach. in Columbia. The many friends of Mrs. Ralph N. Shannon are glad to know that she has returned from Columbia where she recently underwent an operation. Mrs. Robert Taft, of Charleston, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. S. Steedman. Mrs. W. H. Harris is spending sometime in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Wooten announce the birth of a daughter at the Camden hospital January 26. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Denton. Jr., announce the birth of a son at the Caipden hospital January 29. The young fellow has been named W. R. Denton, 3rd. Ml8s Sarah Crawford has returned from..a.,visit to her parents in Chester. /Charles E. Griffith, music editor for Silver Burdette, New York, was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn. Mrs. D. M. McCaskill visited relatives in Bamberg last week end. Miss Clara Bowles has returned to her home In Richmond, Va., after a visit to her niece, Mrs. A. Stanley Llewellyn. .The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. 6asll Bruce and children will regret to learn that they left Monday to make their home in Hamlet, N. C., where Mr. Bruce has a position. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McKaln have as their guests the latter's sister, Mrs. P. J. Reynolds and son, P. J. Reynolds, Jr. Rotary Club Notes At Thursday's meeting of the Camden Rotary Club R. B. Pitts was In charge of the program. He gave an interesting talk on "The Financial Handicap of the Textile Industry in the United 8tates and Particularly In South Carolina." He stated in his opinion these handicaps could be ov-| ercome by less governmental interference in business, by an equitable adjustment of the tax load, and a decrease In taxation. NO FREE ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAIN ER8 Different organizations In the county for some time in the past have been sending this paper advertisements for professional entertainers who appear for schools, churches and the like, asking that these notices be published free. This paper is always glad to publish free notices of entertainments for schools, churches or lodges, even when an admission is charged,*-pro-1 vlded all the proceeds go to the lodge, j church or school; but when professionals put on the entertainments and get the lion's share of the receipts, this paper will make full charge for advertisements relating to them. It is hoped that readers of this paper will bear this in mind and not expect the paper to make donations to; jhese professional groups. We have advertising space to sell and not to give away. MR8. J. T. HORTON DIES IN CAMDEN H08PITAL Mrs. J. T. Horton of Westville, died In the Camden hospital Thursday night. She was the daughter of the late James T. Truesdale. ' Funeral services were conducted at 11 a. m. Saturday from Bethany Bat>tlst church at Westville by her pastor, the Rev. B. A. Davis. Surviving are one daughter and three sons, Mrs. Grawford Owens, of Westville; B. J. Horton, of Ricetown, N. J.; L. B. Horton, of Rock Hill, and T. J. Horton. Some of the kids hereabouta staged bike races on tks ice, others wore on rloler skates, others Just skated on the soles of their shoes and some were sliding on their?well, ndreg mind. * ' ' -- ; v- - r DOCTOR CORBETT WRITE8 OF COLD SPELL OF LONG AGO 4 Editor Cumdeiv Chronicle: In 1S90 1 whs living In the house no\> occupied by W. Robin Zonip. At that time It was a one story house. The north room was the dining room and on the west of this room was a door into porch, with glass transom all around the door. In the recess caused by the transom sash, on the outside hung a Hicks (i4>ndon, England) seU-registering thermometer? the calculation of which I am satis* tied was correct. My wife, Just back from Johns Hopkins hospital, occupied the west front room. One morning. I can't tell the exact date, I got up at 5 a. m., to make a wood tire, and afterward, not fooling the cold' much In dressing gown and slippers, I went to the above mentioned transomed door, and looking through the glass by aid of a light, I saw the thermometer was .10 Farenheidt, which was subsequently verliled by the register, when I saw it again by a small magnet. The next morning it registered 8 degrees. It happened that Mrs. F. !>eslle Zemp was sick the first night mentioned above, and Mr. Zemp showed mo later, when discussing the cold, a memorandum he had made of every hour during that night, the lowest of which was 12. Mr. W. Robin Zemp may be able to verify this and give exact date. In connection with the matter of cold weather in Camden, I recollect! well the fact that the "Old Factory' Pond," now Wateree Mill pond, has been frozen over during my fifty-five years in Camden, twice to such an' extent to hold up many people and j Bpme on horseback. My intimate friend, Wm. (Brooks) Alexander, a| photographer, took pictures of scenes on this frozen pond, and in recent! years I have seen somewhere one of these pictures, showing a hundred or more people on the ice, and one gentleman on a white horse near the middle of the pond. I have never verified it* but am under the impres-| slon the rider of this w-hite horse was W. IX Gop^ale, 1 Sorry I can't give exafct dates, but could if I could get to old letters and records now stored away where it is too cold to Investigate. John W. CorbetL January 30, 1940 Wounds Fatal ,i To Reece Ellis Reese Ellis, 49, died in the Camdea hospital Monday morning as a result of accidental shotgun wounds by his nephew, January 4. while out rabbit hunting on Mrs. Anna Draffin's farm where he lived. Funeral services were conducted from Hanging Rock Methodist church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. B G. Murnhey. of Heath 9prir.gr,, assisted by the Rev. Bryce Herbert, of Camden, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosa Cauthen Ellis; two sons and three daughters, Sidney J. Ellis, of Lancaster; Ben Ellis of Kershaw, and his mother, Mrs. Sallie Ellis, of Kershaw; and five sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Lennle Kelly and Mrs. Lillie Edwards, of Columbia; Mrs. Sam Klrkland. of Lugoff; Mrs. Charlie Catoe, and Mrs. Oscar Sullivan, of Kershaw; Ernest and Willie Ellis, of Korshaw, Kino Haiglar Club Meeting The* King Haiglar Junior American Citizens Clilb of grade 7D-1 held It* semi-monthly meeting on Junuary 22. 1 The president, Ernest Parker, called 1 the meeting to order. Aftor the^oll call the flag was brought forwart^my 1 Color Bearer N. 1. Shealoy. The walute and pledge of allegiance to the ' .flag was glvou and the members Join- 1 ad In singing "The Star-Spangled Banner." The president Asked for reports of 1 the standing committees. Laura'' Lurch, chairman of the committee on | health, reported that her committee! was "doing Its bit" In helping to lea- ( sen the 'flu epidemic by using its Influence to persuade others to co\*or 1 their mouths when coughing or sneezing. Alberta Branham, chairman of the: committee on courtesy, talked interestingly on "Good Table Manners." I 1 The meeting was then turned ovcr| to the program conrtnjltee of which Dan Brunson Is chairman. . An interesting program on places of historic Interest In Camden was given as "follows: King Haiglar?Dun Brunson. DeKalb mounmcnt?Margaret Me Lain. Quaker cemetery?Madeline Wa-j1 ters. Battle of Camden?Laura Burch. The old court house?Roland Brun- j son. The Cleveland school lire?Donald Hall. 1 The meeting was adjourned until > February 2.?Dorothy Lominac, secretary. ' _ i W. D. STARLING, DIE8 IN COLUMBIA HOME \ Will D, Starling, 60, died at his resl-| I donee, 1226 Pendleton street, at 0:30 last night after an illness of several ' years. For many years Mr. Starling was a theatrical operator and he was elected to honorary membership -In the organization with which he was affillat- 1 ' ed. He was a member of the First [ Presbyterian chunch and a graduate of Clemson college. J He was the son of Wesley David Starling and Cornelia Starling. Sur- 1 vivlng are one daughj^r, Mrs. W. H. Williams of Charleston: one brother, Jlhn Tyler ptarllng, Columbia; one granddaughter, Angela Williams, and other relatives. other relatives.?Monday's State. "Bill" Starling resided in Camden for a number of years where by his I genial manner made many watm friends who regret his passing. Japan may soon have to adopt an old German custom and Issue ration cards, according to a Nipponese state official. Just what foods are planned ' to be rationed was not given I ANTIOCH NEW8 A very interesting program was presented lu chapel last week by tho seventh grade. A stuent "I>r, Quack" was present- -? ? ml with Eugene Lea as "Doctor". Doris Thomas as tho nurse aucl Virginia ShlVar and Mae Noll Bran ham its "patients." The Home economic cluss gave Mrs. Hen Galloway, tho former Miss Ruth Shirley, as shower lust Thursday January 11. She received many useful gifts. The Anlloch Home Demonstration .0 ;Z? club met for Its January moating with Mrs. F. A Atkinson on Monday Jan- !'_ nary 15. The meeting was called to order by tho president. Tho dovotional and prayer was given by Miss Fowili. The members sang; "Carry Me Hack To Did Virginia", which was the song of the month. Tho meeting was then turned over to Miss Powell. Miss Fewell gave an interesting und beneflcal talk on How to Make a HotHed and on Insects which Damage our Hardens. She particularly stressed the census that was to be taken this iV?r*a . iVfl'n*** year. During the social hour we played many games and all had a delightful time The games were followed with delicious refreshments; served by the . hostesses and assisted by Mrs. Ezell Kelly. ... t> Miss Kelly wub a welcomed guest of , Camden. We were pleased to have her and hope she will return SQon. We're pleased to know that Mrs. Craig Gladden, is at her home g/fAr a serious operation and Is recovering satisfactorily. Alfred-Marsh has returned from "I a trip to Petersburg, Va. Furmnn Rogers Is visiting relatives ' ; in Atlanta, Ga. *2 "Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kluard and children visited relatives at Ruffin the past week. His mother returned home with them for a visit. "" .. ,? Mr. and Mrs. Benson Corbett from Greenville, have returned home from a J. visit with her mother, Mrs. AUie Ar- ( rants._ .... . >' -- Irving Shivar and Marlon Sinclair were home the past week-end from rr': Sumter, where they are employed. i Gov. C. A. Bottofsen tyst week appointed former U. S. Senator John W: Thomas to the senate seat left vacant ""'vM by the death of William E. Borah. Bristol county, Rhode Island, is the smallest county in the United States, having an area of only 24 square '*|f miles. <3 Experiments have shown that Byrup prepared from sweet potato starch la comparable dh appearance and flavor to cornstarch syrup prepared under similar conditions. Germans consume 156.9 pounds of :PM, meat and 216 pints of beer per capita every year. 1 m mKmmKmKgBSS^^^SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSmmmmmBxm ' .... 4- rr .yrt IPANA TOOTHPASTE, SOc size 39c KALOX Toothpowder, with Dr. West Toothbrush I | | (both for) 39c ^B.^p TEK Toothbrushes, (two for) 43c fl i HUGHE'S HAIR BRUSH, $1.00, now for 60c I ! Heavy MINERAL OIL, pt. 39c; quart .... 59c I j .A new shipment of Salted Nuts and Norris Candies J | Expert Prescription Work by Two Experienced Pharmacists. Reasonable Prices B" 7 DePASS' DRUG STORE | I P*hone 10 i: Deliver 1.? ~T. 1 J ? 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