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i ("society news Telephone 247?J Entertained at Bridge xi, and Mrs. l**u? Boykin wore *' io the membsrs of their bridge I Tuesday evening at their home c ik)Ykln?. Pinner was served at I * W ami tbo **?"> followed iater in h ,lVunii?K. Mre. Ralph Shannon and I gjg. Qoykln made the highest ecores. Entertains for Judge 4 ii,. > H. Murohison gave a supper ,Jy for judge M. H. Henderson, of I Knberff. Thursday evening at the I fltarciitaori home near Caaulen. Memi . h of the Camden bar were among ft . h luvited -to the aupper and ft u,- Murchieon was assisted in enterI Mining hv Mrs. EMU Murchison and I Mis Mortimer Boykin. Was Club Hostess I MJ f i). Goodale gave a bridge I Wednesday afternoon for the i Slaves In Ahe oiub of which she is a I Lamber Swo invitod to play were i 3s ia'on Tobin and Mrs. Hubert I m?on The tables were arranged in a sotting of fall flowers and before the ! Lino a sweot course was served from I I prettily appointed table in the I dining room. The afternoons highi ,.st mores were made by Mrs. Brevard I Bo.vhi". ?nd Mra H"bert Wilson. I Mrs. Klrktand Was Hostess I Ni,.s t. J. Kirkland. Sr.. was hostess ,, i lovely -luncheon, Wednesday I morning at her home on Lyttieton !L(.et Mrs. KIrkland's guests were ! the members of her club and she was ! assisted at the party by her daughi l Mrs. Jack Whltaker, Jr. Yellow I ami white chrysanthemums, arranged I .? vases about the rooms made a pretty ' setting for the Card tables and when I tho guests were seated in the dining I room, where the same flowers were I usd iii the centerpieces. Attend Party at Wlnnsboro Mr and Mrs. G. F. Patton. of Wlnnsboro entertained with a dinner party nt their borne Tuesday evening, for a group of their Camden friends. In the partv driving to Wlnnsboro for this delightful affair were: Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Boykin, Mrs. J* 68 Burns, Major Moultrie Braileford, Mr. and Mrs Willis Cantey and Mr. and Mrs. William M. Shannon. Celebrated Sixth Birthday Mrs Jack Moore entertained with a'lovely party Friday afternoon for her daughter Jean Moore and fourteen of her friends. The party was given in celebration of Jean's sixth birthday. Games and contests were played on the lawn and 'later In the afternoon the guests were invited into the din. ing room for refreshments. In the center of the table was a bowl of pink flowers and at one end, the decorated cake with five capdlee. The favors and party caps also carried out the pink and white color scheme. Bridge Tournament Held The largest and most outstanding social event of the week was the bridge tournament sponsored by the Camden Hospital Auxiliary, and given | Thursday evening at the lovely home, of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Pitts, Sr. ^ Tables were, arranged for bridge In J the room of the lower floor which were beautifully decorated with varicolored chrysanthemums and on the third floor eighteen of the guests played bingo. Prize winners for highest scores in the bridge game were Mrs. Willis Cantey and Jack Whltaker, Jr., and the consolation and door prizes were won by Mrs. J. L. WiHiford and Mrs. T l'-ee Little,, respectively. Refreshments were served after the game. Mrs. Thomas Ancruin is president of the Auxiliary and she assisted with tie- entertainment by Mrs. Pitts, Mrs Warren Htfrrls, Miss Kitty Keilar Mrs. Joseph Guthrie, Mrs. Jack Whi'aker. Jr., Mrs. H. G. Carrison, Mis x-ttles Lindsay and o-thers. Victor Razook leaves today for New York where ho will buy stock for his sh ip ,<>:i North Broad Street. i Had Birthday Pirty Mr*,' JUrilnjfton Yatoit gave a pretty children'# party Thursday afternoon for her daughter Sloano Yates, who wan celebrating her fifth birthday anniversary. An they arrived, each child received a UiIUhhi and a party cap, the balloons being hung In a| large bunch 'to the light in the reception hall; and lajter when refreshments were served in the dining room, they received a yellow basket of candy. The birthday cake was trimmed with yellow and lighted with >'eilow candles, and the centerpiece was of yellow flowers. The young hostess and her mother were assisted by Miss Lillian Yatoa. Among tho guests was Betsy McKennon. the daughter of Lt. and Mrs. John McKennon, of Fort Jackson. Legion Auxiliary Held Meeting Mrs. Hubert Wilson and Mrs. F. I). Gooduln wuao Joint hostesses at the November meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. Tho meeting watf held Friday afternoon at tho home of Mrs. Wilson and 2u members were present. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Wylle Hague, the vice president, Mrs. John Mullen, presided, and after all business had boon concluded she introduced Miss Wallace ono of the teachers at the Drowning Home, who sang several lovely solos. She was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. James Gaudy. Aftor 'the meeting refreshments were served in the (lining room by the hostesses. The table had a centerpiece of yellow chrysanthemums, arranged in a low bowl and yellow candles In four sllvor holders. * *\ " 1 * 1 Lions Club Held Meeting The regular weekly meeting of the Lions Club was held at Hotel Camden Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Lions Bill Campbell and Q. E, MqGrew had charge of the program and made interesting talks on tho constitution and by-laws of the club and attendance. Afterwards there was Interesting and constructive discussion of Important matters pertaining to the welfare of the club. Lions Neese, Moore and Ward wore missed by all. Met With Mrs. Burns Mrs. James H, Burns was hostess to the John D. Kennedy chapter U. D. C. on November 4. Quite a large number of members were present and the guests of honor were Mrs. J. W. Cantey. Mrs. Calhourv Ancrum. Mrs. J. F. Wall, Mrs. Thomas Ancrum and Mrs. R. B. Clarkson. Tho president presided. The U. D. C. ritual was read by Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, followed by the song, "America." The roll call was answered by subject: Historical facts of "City of Baltimore" of "South Carolina Blockade During War Between the States." A very interesting incident was the display by the Misses McDowall of a beautiful fan that had "Run the Blockade" at Charleston, and presented to -thedr mother. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. R. Zemp, reported the erection of markers at graves of Confederate Veterans. Registrars report shows ten new members on roll call and papers out for twelve. Certificates presented to Mrs. U. N. Myers and Miss Sarah K. Myers. The director of Ridge District Sent a card congratulating the chapter on work accomplished thru the registrar, Mrs. G. H. Baum. The badges have arrived and will he sold through the Misses McDowall. All mepibers to wear them at their meetings. The chapter will take part In the Christmas parade. It is expected that a large delegation from here will attend the state convention U. D. C. at Coulmbia, November 4 to 7.. Miss Marie Kirkland will be sent a letter of thanks for donation of book of "Reminiscence of Different Wars.' Program consisted of poem America For Me," read, by Mrs. A. W. Humphries; "The FlfMj is Passing By* by Boy Scout John K. deLoach and a quiz on United States Flag and also "Salute to Flag" by Miss Elizabeth Kennedy. Mrs. Calhoun Ancrum told ill few interesting remarks of having always lived under the Flag. Subject for December: "Constitutional and Legal Rights of Secession."?Mrs. i John Cantey, secretary. Personal Mention " Mr. and Mr*. Richard K. Jenkins, of Winston ?alotu visited relatives in Camden last week. Miss Kate Shannon, of Charlotte, was the ihicst of Mies Sarah Steedman during the week end. Jerome 11 offer, of Georgia Tech. *peut the week end with his parents, Mr. und Mr*. Jerome Hoffer. Mrs. T. O. Roland returned Sunday I to her home in Blackville, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. DuCosta Brown, Miss Nancy Nelson, of Moncks (orner, spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Joseph Nelson. Mrs. Prtoleau itavenol and her daughter Shannon are visiting the former's aiatetf. Miss Sarah ?teedman. Miss Sybil Rhodon. of Atlanta, Oa., was the week end guest of her rather W. H. Rhoden and Mrs. Hhoden. At thur (IrlfTln, of Columbia was a guest Sunday at the home of bis o we Mrs. Nettles Lindsay and Mr. Lindsay. Mrs. U>ma Bedford and Miss EUla kHallo have reutrnod front a visit to the former's daughter, MJrs. HollM Cobb, in Charlotte. ^Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sheorn and baby, of AshevJMo, were the week end guests of the former's parents Mr and Mrs. Willis Sheorn. Mrs. J. H. Strak. Mrs. Uszie Brasington, Misses I/oulso Strak. Ellen Strak. Edna Strak and Wllhetmftia Strak, spent the week end in Charleston. Miss Katharine Kennedy who Is "pending the winter in Columbia spent the week end in Camden with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. I*eRoy Sheorn and their baby daughter, of AsheviMe spent several days during the week end with Mr. Sheorn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sheorn. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Savage, jr., receiving congratulations upon the arrvlal of a son, Saturday, November 9 at the Providence Hosptial in Columbia. The baby's name is Philip Savage. Mrs. Malcolm Bryant, of Cherryville. N. C. is vistlng her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin P. I>elx>ache and will remain for the wedding Friday afternoon of her sister. Miss Margie Delvoache. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Reasonover and Mr. and Mrs. Perry l^angston drove to Cheater Monday night to attend the Armistice Day Banquet. Mr. Ijangston is Commander of the Camden American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karesh. Mrs. H. L. Sclilo8burg, Mrs. Leon Schlosburg, Mrs. Stanley Babin. Miss Doris Babin, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Schlesinger, of Baltimore, attended the HelinanGross wedding in Chester Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Brunson drove to Charleston Saturday to spend the week end with their son, George Brunson, Jr.. who is a student at the Medical College of Charleston. They were accompanied by Mrs. Klrby Tupper. Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., were guests for several days during the week end of Mr. . Richardson's mother, Mrs. Robert Marye. Mrs. Richardson will remain I in Camden for a 'two week's visit to Mrs. Marye and her father, Dr. John W. Corbeft. Faulkenberry?Dill Ion Heath Springs, Nov. 12.?Miss Minnie Lee Faulkenberry and William Dlllion were joined in the bonds of matrimony before magistrate L. D. Vincent on Sunday November 10, in the presence of a few close friends. Mrs. Dillion is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Faulkenberry, of near Kershaw. Mr. Dillion is the son of Mr. Arthur DiHion and the late Mrs. Dillion of Winnsboro. The <rouple left Sunday night for Winnsboro to make their home where Hie groom Is engaged in textile work. Baptist Circles Fntertain One of the prettiest entertainments of the week, was the supper -party given Monday evening by the mem| hers of the Baptist Business Wolnan's | Club, in honor of the Business Worn j an's Circle of the Presbyterian Church. | The hull lu which the supper waa given was beautifully^ decorated with autumn leaves and yellow chrysanthemums, yellow chrysanthemums formed the centerpieces for the tables, and the individual nosegays which marked! the place of each guest. Yellow candles on silver candlesticks lighted the table in the center of the hall at which were seated, Mrs. Jess Barnett, chairman of the Baptist Business Women's Club; Mrs. J. C. Graham, Chairman of the Presbyterian Club; the Rev. Douglas McArn, pastor of tho Presbyterian Church, and officers of both clubs. After supper a contest was enjoyed and the final winners Miss Dorothy VanLandingham and Mrs. Loyd Smyrl. Birthday Party One of the meet delightful events of the season wus a surprise birthday party given at the home of Mr. and Mre. Lewis 1 trad ley in the Malvern Hill section of Kershaw County, Sum day. The occasion was that of ,Mrs. Bradley# fifty-sixth birtihday. While Mrs. lh ad ley waa at church Mr. Bradley, hi# daughter, Mrs. Ives and their other children prepared a bountiful table of good things to cat, under the oak tree# in the yard, In the center of which was a large birGiday with Aftystlx candles. Their children, relatives und friends to the number of at least fifty had gathered when Mrs. Bradley returned, which was a complete surprise to her. She was the recipient of many lovely gifts from those who attended the happy birthday party. All present wore unanimous in expressing their love and friendship for Mr. and Mrs. ltradley and wishing them many, many more years of happiness. Young?Hasty Miss ltnby Young, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3. M. Young of Woatvllle, and Carl Hasty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonso Hasty of the 3 C'e community were quietly married on Saturday night, October 26, in Cam den at the home of the officiating mintstor, the llev. Lockee. The groom is employed at the local Springs Mill and for the present, he and his bride are making their homo with his parents. ~Y :? Union Thanksgiving Service The annual union Thanksgiving service of the Christian churches of Camden will be held on Thanksgiving I morning at half past seven o'clock at the First Baptist ehuroh. The public is cordially Invited to attend this servico. Thanksgiving Service There will be a special Thanksgiving day service in Grace Episcopal church on Thursday morning, November 21, at 10:30. The public is cordially invited to Join with us in Thanksgiving prayer and praise. Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, November 17, with a Douglas McArn as pastor, 'the services at Bethesda will be: Church school with a Bible class for every age from thres years up at 10 a. m. Morning worship with prayer and sermon at 11:15. At this service the members of this' church will have an opportunity to make a special Thanksgiving offering for the support of Thornwell orphanage. The public Is cordially Invited -to attend these services. Grace Eplsco&ll Church Tho services for Sunday, November 17, will be as follows: Early communion at 8 a. m.; church school at 9:45 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon at 11:i5. Tho presiding Bishop of the church has designated this Sunday as "Ixiyalty Sunday" and urges that every member of the church be present at the 11:15 a. m. service. Visitors will be warmly welcomed. Baptist Church Service* Services at Baptist church Sunday, November 17 will be as follows: Sunday school at 10. Morning service at 11:15; subject "Making Successful Human Contacts." Evening subject, at 7:30; "Forming Habits". Training Union at 6:15 Midweek service, prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. Union Thanksgiving -services will be field Thursday evening at 7:30. The public cordially Invited. Note of Thanks The family of James T. DeBruhl wish to express -their most heart-felt appreciation to the friends and neighbors, especially in and around the vicinity of Bethune. for their sei-vice and deep sympathy during the illness and death of their father and grandfather. Camden Men Named Dr. George S. Ithame of Camden has been named examining physician on j Kershaw County's Local Board No. 46, while Allen B. Murchlson has been appointed government appeal agent op the county's Local Board No. 47, It was announced today at State Headquarters for Selective Service in Columbia. CAMDEN BOY'S ELEPHANT CAN'T JOIN US ARMY Atlanta, Nov. IS Among othor things, the transfer of Matthew Ferguson from Farming; to soldiering left him with a problem of what to do with Alice. Alice has a gentle disposition, but the army frowns on pete. So whon Ferguson goes to soldiering with the 170th Field Artillery lTT-^roiuary, Alice will Join Atlanta's Grant Park Zoo. SoUlier Ferguson hopes he'll get Alice beak when he becomes Farmer Ferguson again boeuuae Alice has made him a valuable farmhand In pulling^ plows and doing heavy work? even ..if she does consume* 100 pounds of hay dally. Alice is an 18-year-old elephant Ferguson bought last spring and made into a work animal on his farm near Camden, 8. C. John D. Jordan Dead John D. Jordan, 50, Word War veteran," died suddenly at his residence In West Watpree Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at Joixlan burial grounds near DeKalb on Wednosday aiternoon at four o'clock. Surviving are two sons, John H. Joixlan, and Willie D. Jordan and three daughters, Mary Jordan, I.oulse Jordan and Blanche Jordan, of West Wateroe; four brothers, Frank Jordan and Joel Jodan, of DeKalb; Murphy Joixlan of Patrick and Luther Jordan of McBee. Visiting in Now York Mr. and Mrs. George G. McMurtry, of Camden, are in New York and are staying at The Vanderbilt Hotel. If long exposed to -the sun, white potatoes become poisonous. Hot Sulphur Spring Creek, in Banff, Alberta, Canada, never has been frozen since its discovery in 1883, although it is a mile above sea level and nearby lakes freeze solidly. Although scientists have only tabulated 7,000 of such colors and shades, the human eye is capable of noting differences among 2,000.000 different colors and shades. Four doctors are engaged in aerial medical work in the Interior of Australia. When called by telephone o rtelegram, they fly to homesteads hundreds of miles away. 'J ' I _ James Page Killed By Auto James Page, negro man, wua struck j and killed by an automobile driven by j Brooks Whittle Saturday morning at a point six miles northwest of Dothuna ? on the Bethune-Kershaw highway. It Is said the man was lying in the road when hit. Sheriff J. H. McLeod investigated and said that an inquest had been set for Sunday morning. COMING ATTRACTIONS AfThe Camden Theatre FRIDAY, NOV. 15. Ronald Coleman?Ginger Rogers "LUCKY PARTNERS" Extra: News and Pete Smith SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Grace McDonald?Robert Paige Virginia Dale?William Frawley DANCING ON A DIME" Added: Junior G-Mon and Popeye SATURDAY, NOV. 16 | 10:30 Show Lupo Valoz?Loon Errol Donald Woods Elizabeth Rlsdou "MEXICAN SPITFIRE OUT WEST" MONDAY and TUESDAY NOVEMBER IS?19 Dick Powell'?Elilen Drew * "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 i Frank Morgan?Blllle Burke "HULLABALOO"" THURSDAY ??Ind ?FRIDAY j NOVEMBER 21?22 j Yours for Thanksgiving! Olaudette Colbert?Ray Mllland 4ft?their emwrtt 4-eta.r hit? "ARISE, MY LOVE" Added: March of Time k ? < > ? : > ;<* w . I s $ i the i -! Camden Floral Co. i ? i r" 211 Laurens Street \ ~ <' l. $ Is offering1 a week end special on potted o - \ plants: J ! * i. Azalea Mums Plants * $ in white, pink, yellow and bronze i i . i L| To the first ten customers entering g [ 4 our show rooms will be given one of these I # * - _ ' # jf f | plants absolutely free. Those buying one | '4 or more may get an extra plant by paying | If 5 cents. - 2. . . ?. I EL. v ....... ... ^ ^ ; \JP Visit our show rooms and see the 1^1 beautiful M Razoolks MQp IMPORTERS, Inc. Presents... A New FALL Collection of: McMullen Classics Dresses and Blojuses Negligees and Lingerie Dinner and Evening Gowns Jackets . . v Sweaters . . . Skirts PLEASE NOTE: We are now located at our residence, 1936 North Broad Street. Catherine Goodale's Shop y * * '' Invites You to Another "OPEN HOUSE" Week-End T V I I 9 (ATNtllMt MaVh J C## A 11 MH f a ? ? ' t t l t * ' (AM M 1, y#VTK (U/LI AA. IFriday - Saturday Nov. 15-16 Special Sale Prices On ah HANfi BAGS Winter Colors 11 o Also Upholstered Chairs i Attention Christmas Club Depositors * r |! On Monday morning, December 2nd, you will receive chedkt for 1940 balances / which by your savings and thrift you will ! have accumulated in our Christmas Club De- / i partment. i Please accept our congratulations and , jj thanks for your patronage along with an in- ||| vitation that you join our 1941 Christinas j Club which will be open for members on Mon- , j day morning, December 2nd. ? . .V" ~1L_ fHE COMMERCIAL gANK OF gAMDEN MEMBER FEDERAL RE8ERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION I ' .. i ^ ^ _ ,v 1 , ^^