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^>>AGE^g|QHT CAMDEN MAN KILLED IN CR088ING CRASH Claude Albert Gregory, S#7. was k 111ed Friday night at 10 a. m., in a grade crowing crash two miles west .of Georgetown. He had boon an employe for two years at Camp N<? 2?. Santee,Cooper project, Funeral aery icon were hold at 11 a. in., Monday, at Kershaw Methodist church, with interment at the Hand Hill baptist church cemetery. The Itov Itryco Herbert and tho Hev. J. It Canton officiated. He Is survived by his widow, Mrs bureau Hryoo Gregory; one daughter, Mildred Gregory of Camden; mother, Mrs. Florence Gregory, Camden; live 'brothers, Otis Gregory and John A. Gregory. Camden; Guary and Amos C. Gregory of Fort Jackson and Curtis F. Gregory, of Lancaster, and one slater, Loreno u.agory, Camden. CAMDEN GARDEN CLUB MIT WITH MI98 FANNIE FLETCHER Miss Fannie Fletcher and Mrs. Camtpbell Stewart wfere Joint liostetfsos to the Cuiiuleti Karden club on Memluy afternoon, December 9, at "Little Hodges," the lovely hotue of Miss Fletcher. The dub wus called to order by Mrs. It. It. Pitts, tho president, who presided with her usual efficiency. Following the business session Miss Fletcher gave a most Interesting and Informative talk on tho use of holly for homo and church decorations. Much care and thought had been given to the preparation of this lecture and It received enthusiastic applause from the entire membership. Tho Chronirlo hopes at some future !date to be able to publish the paper in Its entirety, ft ho also spoke of "Christmas Customs" in many lands. During the social hour delicious sandwiches wore served from a beautifully appointed table. Miss ladla REPRESENTATIVE RICHARDS ILL IN HI8 LANCASTER HOME ' I Washington, l>ec. 17.?Representa11 vet James I*. Richards of the Fifth South Carolina district who ha* one of the best record* of any Houae memher for constant attendance upon sessions. has notified Democratic Ilouse leaders that he may not be able to attend the suasion of the Houae Wednesday, when a,,vote 1* expected on the probable voto >6f the Walter* 14>guu bill that is scheduled to be sent to the Congress by the President: Mr. Richards has advised acting! I Majority f-eader Jere Cooper 'of! ! Tennesaee, that he is suffering from1 an attack of bronchitis and It may not he advisable for him to come to Washlag ton thin time, especially, owing to the decided changeable weather conditions in the national capital. Mr. Richards is now at his home in J tineas ter. Shannon and Mrs. Campblell Stewart poured coffeo and tea. ' OR. CLARKB SPOKE TO CHILDREN ON HOLLY 8AVINQ Dr Maurice Clarke was a speaker before the children of the grammar school Monday morning taking as his subject the preservation of holly. He also exhibited several species of holly and his address was well received by the children, lie will speak again this morning at i>:40 in the high school auditorium to the pupils of the high school. ' Posters have neon placed in vurlous places of the business district making a plea for holly preservation. They were {minted by members of the Camden garden club and Xrieuds of the members. The Camden gurdeu club desires to thank the citizens of Cuuidon and Kershaw county for the ' splendid cooperation they have given hi an effort to preserve this beautiful berry t ree. OR. RICHARD* TO PRKACH AT LIBERTY HILL CHURCH SUNDAY Liberty Hill, Dec. 18?Dr. C. M. Richards well kuown end popular mlnlater of North Carolina, a brother of Governor John G. Richards and N. 8. Richards, of our village, Is expected to preach here on Sunday uext. Dr. ltk'hurda Is an able .and Interesting epeaker and Is always hoard with pleasure by the people of his boyhood homo on his occasional visits here. Communion services will be held following the sermon. ; Messrs. K. J. and S/jH. Cunningham visited friends In Camden on Sunday eYeuUuf past. Miss Willie Lee Hlggins, Winthrop College student spent the weekend at home and had as her guest one of her college mates. L. P. Thompson, of thp San teeCooper project, spent Sunday at home. m News Events In and Around Bethune were married December 2 i., ?J* home of Hey. J. T. LMIeJoh'n .Ll* of the first Baptist church of lJuh vllle. In the presence of a few * ^ friends Mre. Jones la the of Mrs. Bean lee BMIott Hilton JSj iff late J. H. Hilton of Bethune 'tJ! bride was attractively dressivi V soldier blue with wine aocS^rJ" Her corsage waa of white caruatioff She carried a linen handkei^hiS which waa given to her aa ft child kJ her great-great grandmother Mary Katridge. Mrs. JoneB graduated from Beth line high school and at ten? ?d Wlnthrop Collog, tb? CtaSt ton College of Beauty Culture. sh-l iJ now employed by the Patricia BeamV Salon of BlshopviUe. Mr. Jones Ti I graduate of Central high school anj ? BlshopviUe Home Market. The . hrlde and ^*>?m win make their home on CowsWnBtroet S I Blshopvllle. Hosts of (friends and relative, attended the funeral of Dr. 1J L No? wood at his homo In McBee Mondav morning. Dr. Norwood was 74 veiS of age and mado hla home lu Bethune for a number of years before moving I to McBee. r Mr. ami Mrs, R. E. Slme of R0ck I Hill, <Netl E. True^ell and little daughter, Althea, of ^Atlanta arrive? Sunday to he present at the fuueraf of their uncle. Dr. B. L. Norwood Mr and Mrs. Simon, Mr. Trueadcll and"ii little duaghter returned to their hornon I Tuesday morning. j Mrs. Mark King of Neeeea and son Robert of Florence arrived Sundav;> Jfor the funeral of Dr. Norwood. Mrs. June Trueadell spent several I days in Bennettsvllle last week While there she was given a surprise I miscellaneous shower. Misses Martha Harrison and Rose Lee entertained the teachers of the Beth:ine public school with a theatre party Monday evening in Camden. I Miss Helen Snell spent the week-" end In Columbia with relatives Miss Virginia Holloway was the week end guest of relatives In Chesjter. - ??: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Crawford afcd little daughter, Martha, are spending this week at the home of their parI ents In Honea_ Path. Mr. Crawfoid I is serving on the Jury at that place The Auxiliary of the Presbyterian churh was held Tuesday afternoon in the church. Mrs. F. R. Morse had charge of the devotional. Mrs. D. D Clyburn presented a most Impressive pageant "Through The Christmas | Window." At the coaoloakm of the I program the Joy gift offering wag takon which will be used for retired j ministers. j Circles number one, two and three of the Methodist church met Tuesday I afternoon at the following homes: Miss Mittie Davis, Mrs. J. M. Clyburn I and Mrs. J. A. Young; ? During the social hour of circle number two, gifts tied with ribbons I for each one present were placed in I a tub. Over this and through which J the ribbons were drawn, brown paper I was arranged In semblance of a huge I Christmas pie. ?. r ?.-wr 1 Miss Delia Hodge, public school I music teacher, will present a Christmas program in the auditorium Wednesday evening. Pupils from all the grades will have part on the program. Miss Celia King spent the week end in Charleston with her brother end family Mr. and Mrs. SedleyKing.?, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Parker .and * family were Sunday guests of relatives in Camden. ?* ? Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards and little daughter Kay were Sunday guests of the M. G. Kings. COUNTY OFFICER8 WILL TAKE TWO DAY8 HOLIDAY Clerk of Court, James H. Clyburn, announces that the court house, together with all the offices will be closed for two days next week?Wednesday and Thursday, December 25 and 26. 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