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SOCIETY NEWS Telephone 247-?J * : j....'. ......... '.. r Bridge Party Mrs. Iam)u Williams Invited a group of hor friends to play bridge at her home Friday afternoon. For this lovely. Informal affair, the tables were arran^Hl in the Ivilng room aud luirt in the aftornoort, refreshments I;',';,, "Irvoa at the otrd u*to.. A dozen guests were Invited,.. Entertains Bridge Club Mrs. George Hhame gave a party in honor of the mombers of her bridge club, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. W. ^0tHos. Jr., was the only addtlonal player and In the bridge game Mrs. C. I\ Baldwin was the score winner. Refreshments were served after cards, I ruin a prettily appointed tea table in the dining room. Mrs. Bradham Hostess A pretty social affair of the weeK was the bridge party given by Mrs. v c Bradham Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Bradhaun's guests included the members of hor bridge club and a number of addtlonal players, one of whom W her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Stobo Bradham, of Florence. The latler is Vlstlng Mr. and Mrs. Bradham. Mrs. James Gaudy was winner of the high score prize and Mrs. R. E. Stevenson winner of the bingo prize. After i he game a salad plate was served with coffee and fruit cake. Entertained at Boykln Members of the Wednesday morning bridge clftb were guests of Mrs. William Shannon Wednesday morning when she entertained at her home at Boy kin. Rlyaing at an additonal labia with Mrs. Shannon's sister, Mrs. Leila B. Kirkland, of Old Byrne, Conn, and Camden, were Mrs. Ralph Shannon. Mrs. John Villepigue and Mrs. E. C. Von'Preeokow. At 12 :30 a delicious luncheon was served, the hostess bein* assisted by Mrs. Ralph Shannon, ami the game continued until later in i lie afternoon. * Mrs. Gandy Hostess Mrs. James Gandy was hostess FriUav evening to the members of her .-bridge club, and theiMiusbaiids. Also invited were: Mr. and Mrs, Marioni Williams, Mrs. William's mother Mrs. ( a. Drenhan, of Liberty Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. -Wylie Sheorn. The i-ception hall, living room and dining room, were prettily decorated for the invasion and before the card game, a buffet supper was served. Mrs. Wylie Sheorn and F. Dess Goodale were the high score winners and the bingo prize was won by Mrs. S. W. Van Uandingham. Mrs. Drennan assisted Mrs. Gandy. Misses Yates Entertain Miss Ethel Yates and Miss Lillian Yates entertained with a delightful bridge party, Thursday afternoon a4. their home on Broad Street. . .Mlse LUl Ban Yates was entertaining for the members of her club and Miss Ethel Yates in honor of Miss Virginia tip-en. who has recently come to Cam.Mi with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kuloott P. Green, to make her homo. LuestR, in addition to the club members who played included : Mrs. Leila it Kirkland. of Old Lyme. Conn., and ; amdon; Mrs. H. G. Garrison. Mrs iolui Laurens Team. Mrs. Joseph! it unsoti." and Mrs. John deLoach.1 Vishs about the party rooms were "'ltd with narcissus -and flowering and after the game, the ,i<i-t.-sses served a salad plate with . ,tf.-o and sweets. Mrs. Joseph Branson won the score prize. King?Stokes A marriage of much interest to, ;h.-ir many friends and relatives was, that of Miss Margaret King and Rob rt Stokes which took place in Cam-1 .l.-ii Wednesday afternoon, December i HMO. Judge N. C. Arnett officiat-, ing. Mrs. Stokes is the eider daughtor of Mr. and Mrs. John King of iMliuno. Mr. Stokes is the son of Mrs. Viola Stokes and the late Hebron -ti.jkes. The young couple are mak-i in* their honio in the Sandy Grovo community where Mr. Sioko.a la en-, c.iu.-d in farming. Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs. BmII Bruce! of Hamlet. visited friends hero last week Miss Alberta Team, has returned from a visit to friends in Ashevlhe, Mrs. Stobo Brad ham, of Florence is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Brad haiu. Miss KUlo Zonip. returned Saturday from a Yislt tp relatives in Charleston. Mrs. F. A. Drennan, of Liberty Hill is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Marion Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Sheorn and baby, of AsheviUe, on their way to Florida, stopped by on a visit to their parents here. Mr. and Mrs. John Villopiguo recently returned from a visit to their run Jack Villopiguo at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Miss 1-uura Burch has just returned from a visit with her parents Mr. end Mrs. K. H. Burch of Wtidosbuno. North Carolina.' Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clyburn. of Alcolu announce tho birth of a son Murray Alvin Clyburn, Jr., on December 27. Mrs. Clyburn was tho former Sara Gottys, of Camden. Miss Ethel Yates and Miss Lillian Yates motored to Columbia New Year's day to attend tho party given by Col. and Mrs. Sumner Walte for tho officers of the Eighth Division. ^tr. and Mrs. C. H. S tog nor, Mrs. Lloyd Sniyrl and Miss Margaret Cox, returned Saturday, from Memphis. Tenn. where they attended the Seuth-wdtto Baptist Training?Union Convention. Miss Betty Gettys has returned to Winthrop college where she is a member of tho freshman class. During tho hold lays Miss Gettys attended the sub-deb dance given at the country club In Hartsville. She was the guest of Miss Jano Coker. Lt. and Mrs. Oscar Fetters and throe children and Lt. Fetters' sister, Miss Edna Fetters, have recently moved to Camden from Booneville, Misslouri. They have taken an apartment at 1714 Fair street and Lt tetters is stationed at Fort Jackson. Lieutenant and Mrs. M. Mathews and three children, Blllie, Bobby and Skeetie, of Sodalia, Missouri, arrived in Camden this week and are making their homes with Mrs. Boy kin Rhame, 418 Laurens street. Lieutenant Mathews is stationed at Fort Jaokson. CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE CONTINUES TO CLIMB It may be the fact that there have been five deaths from Tuberculosis in Kershaw county since December first, or it may be that the people have been aroused to the injustice of continuing to bequeath to the youth of Kershaw county a heritage laden with the possibility of tuberculosis infection that Is bringing such splendid response to the appeal for funds to be used here In -fighting tuberculosis. But, whatever it is that is bringing this unparaleiled success, it was heartening to Lhe members of the executive committee of tho Tuberculosis Association Tuesday afternoon, to hear the report of Mrs. F. I). Goodale's committee, stating that there Is in the. treasury fourteen hundred dollars. This is approximately three hundred dollars more than was on hand the same day last year. In commenting on tlie work of Mrs. Goodale, Mr. Gettys said, "Mrs. GoodSale is doing a fine job." An additional two hundred and fifty dollars is needed before tho goal of sixteen hundred fifty dollars is reachi ed. I.t is being planned by the Chrlst' mas Seal Sale committee to semi a second reminder to all prospective contributors on the mailing list rtill unheard from by January 15, for it is felt that many have overlooked sending in Uioir contribution because of the many things that happen during the -Christinas holiday season. Wo sorely need to reach tho quota J in order to have a program uninterupI tod by the absence of the nurse from the county for several weeks on ac| count of shortage of funds.. With every one continuing to work together and doing his part financially, this is 1 entirely possible. Lipid lie Bail, Hollywood sLar, and Resi Anaz, Cuban actor-musician, are honeymooning in Havana following their marriage at Greenwich, Conn. HOBKIRK HILL CHAPTER MET AT HOME OF MRS VonTRESCKOW The New Year meeting of the Hobkirk Hill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was helil at the home of Mrs. Kgmont VonTresckow on Greene street, Mrs. Hughey 1 indal, regent, presiding. The special gueBts of the afternoon were Mrs. Annie Davidson. Mrs. Muller, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Edward DuBose Who spoke of the approaching visit to Camden of Mrs. Bird, of Virginia, the well known lecturer and writer, and gave a short, interesting outline of her life and work. After the usual D. A. II. ritual led by the regent and Mrs. W. F. Nettles and the prayer by the chaplain,, Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, 2nd. Mrs. Guy read excerpts from a most appreciative letter written by the successful "GoodCitizenship Pilgrimage" winner of last spring tolling of her visit Lo the D. A. R. congress In Washington, D. C. Each year high school girls in every state are chosen by teachers and pupils as the most outstanding citizens in the school?eleventh grades? and these names are sent In and one name is drawn from the hat by tlio state regent and the successful girl has all expenses paid to the congress held in Washington?a great honor and pleasure. An invitation to Sumter's home chapter's anniversary silver tea to be held in Sumter on the date of George Washington's marriage to Martha Custis, was read. Delegates to Washington were elected?Mrs. Tindal as regent; Mrs.'VonTresckow. as vice regent, as delegates and Mis. Allan (.Ellen Douglas Roykin) and Mrs. Pitts as alt ?mates. The chapter is studying countries to the South of us, and Mr. Von Treschew' gave a s\iort and instructive talk on the Panama Canal?its history. past and present. The Christmas tree was enjoyed for the last time and a life-candle on the tea table was lighted In honor of the chapter and a social half-hour followed. W. P. A. Recreation News Every Wednesday aftomoo nthore will ho supervised skating at the Wateree Mill in the area blocked on Lake Shore Drive. Mrs. Walter Gaskin and Miss Susie Petit will ho in charge. Tuesday afternoon tho N. Y. A. girls enjoyed a hike from 3:00 to 5:00 with Mrs. Alma Wilson as chaperone. Every Friday afternoon from 4-00 to 5T0a a story hour is held for the children at the Children's Home. Mrs. Waluer Gaskin has chaxge of this program. : All children in Camden aro Invited to attend the pre-school at the armory every morning from 9:00 to 12:00. Ago limit 3 to 6 years. Mrs. Harry . Bell and Mrs. Alma Wilson have .charge of this achool. - , Cotton Ginning Report According to O. R. 8- Pool, special; agent, the cesnus report of the gins shows that 14,725 bales of cotton were ginned In Kersha# county from the j crop of 1240 prior to December 13, ( 1340, as compared with 16,278 bales j for the crop of 1939. I "T?<t -- MRS. KENNEDY WAS HOSTESS TO UNITED DAUGHTERS GROUP On Monday afternoon. January (J, Mrs. K. M. Kennedy was hostess to the John D. Kennedy Chapter U. I). C. Owing to important business and a full program, the meeting proved interesting and was w^-JJ attended. After reports from the several officers and committees, new business was taken up. The president, Mrs. K. (\ VonTresckow. stated that on the afternoon of January 20 the memorial trees will bo planted in the U. I). C. lot ut the cemetery and all members are ro(luostod to attend. Roll call was answered by subject: "Hospitalization in Southern Cities During the War 1861-186.r>." The names of Mrs. Dan Maokey and Mrs. David D. Williams were presented and received for membership. A certificate of membership was presented to Mrs. W. C. McCarley. Through the splendid leadership of Mrs. VonTreschow, new names are presented and former members loinstatod at all meetings. The program consisted of a tribute to five heroes whose birthdays occur in January. Tribute to General R. K. I.ee and General Joseph H. Kershaw. Poem, '"Hie Sword of Lee," read by great grandson of General Kershaw?John Kershaw deLoarh. To Stonewall Jackson," read by Mrs. R. E. Chewning and written by Caro yu Cooley. To General John D. Kennedy and Maury, Mrs. Sadie Kennedy VonTrosckow, who is writing the life of General John D. Kennedy, which, -* when published, will be presented to tills Chapter named in his honor. Subject for February meeting, GenJ ? eral I>ee'H horse, "Traveler," and "Tho Old South at the Opening of the Reconstruction Era, and tho Morale of Her Men and Women in Spite of the Problems Confronting Them."? Mrs. John Cantoy, secretary. MR. YATES MAKES ADDRESS AT JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL On December 10, the faculty and student Ixxly of Jackson High School wore singularly honored ",e presence of (Vll. Vales, the chairman of the board of trustees Ills visit* to the chapel exorcises are essential y a part of the annual school program. Ills wholesome lectures and advice are looked forward to with keen interest. This year Mr. Vales remarks conlured a round- a contract between thowords merry and happy. He stated ' Our greetings during t^to Yule season should bo happy Christinas and not merry Christinas." He wanned the student body with his beautiful Illustrations of Christmas and the spirit of giving. At the close of the lecture, Mr. Vales was taken by surprise when he was presented with a thickly coated coeoanul cake made by the girls .of the Homo Kconomics Department. Ai a special patriotic program on December 20. the principal of Jackson High school mado it known to the faculty and students that the schools had boon given a United States flag and a flag pole. This gift comes from J. Rood Sarratt, the manager of tho Camden City foundry, in his words of appreciation, tho principal stated: "Tho flag and the flag pole will bo placed in the high school auditorium where every student will have an opportunity to pay it. respect." As in previous years Jackson School portrayed keen interest in the Christinas Seal Sale drive. This year she made a partial report of $25.51. Before the drive is over, she expects to go far above any past record. ^ Grace Episcopal Church The services for Sunday will be as follows: Holy communion at 8:00 a. m.; churcn school at 0:45 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon by tho rector at 11:15. Visitors invited and cordially welcomed. Baptist Church Services Tho following services afe announced for week beginning January 12, at Camden Baptist Church. Sunday school at, .10 o'clock with C. O. Slogner superintendent in charge. Public worship conducted by .the pastor, J. B. Caston, at 11:15 a. in and 7:3u p. m. Morning subject: "The Cure of Trouble." Hvening subject: "Grow In Nineteen Forty-One." Training I"nion at 015. with C. H. Stogt.or. director in charge. Midweek prayer and praise worship Wednesday evening at 7:30. Tho public is cordially invited to attend all services of this church. < " 11 11 1 I 11 1 ^ SPOTLIGHTING WINTER /ICTIVITIES M Mrs. Ward (\ was hostess at her homo, Horse Branch Hull, last week at dinner and three tables of bridge, for Mrs. Frit* Ryan, of New York, who la house guest of Mrs. John I?. Weeks. Other guests were Mrs. T. M. Girdler, Mrs. I>. Walter Mabeo, Mrs. John L. Weeks, Mrs. F. M. Rhodes, Mrs Rodney S. Jarvls, Mrs. H, Granger Galther, Mrs. Aubory T. Ramos. Mrs. Charles Knight, Miss Jane Swords and Mrs. H. 1). Foreythe. Mr. and Mrs. Belcher have gone to Now York for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney S. Jar vis entertained at The Klrkwood Mr. and Mrs. John L. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. David R. Williams, Mrs. W. L. Wright and Captain and Mrs, Dwlght Partridge, at dinner lust week, lutor attending the opening night of "Bingo" in The Klrkwood Grill. Mrs. James N, Worcester was hostess at dinner preceding the bingo party. Mrs. H. Granger Galthor entertained at a surprise birthday dinner party for Mr. Galthor, In their home last wook. The guests wore Mr, and Mrs, Ward C. Belcher, Mrs. N. B. Forsythe, Mr. Harry I). Kirkover, Mr. and Mrs. H. Walter Maboo, Mr. and Mrs. T. McKee Graham, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Weeks, Captain alul Mrs. Dwight Partridge. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Baird gave a dinner followed by "The Movies". MrsTWirblir R. ituthrautt or Red Bank, N. J., was guest of Mrs. I). Walter Ma be# for two days. Major and Mrs. Ranuls Oompton, of New Haven, Conneetcut, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ma bee. Mr. and Mrs. "WBllam F. Buckley and family, of Sha>on, Connecticut, are expected within a few days to take residence In their remodeled estate "Kamchatka." Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cocks, of Hot Springs. Virginia, arrtvod last Tuesday u> remain for tho season. Mr ami Mrs. II V. Coll, of Oenaeo, N[. Yv, i will arrive shortly to occupy tho Urtrk House. Stephen Robinson la spending two weeks with his mother, Mrs. Woods Robinson, before returning to Hradenton, Florida. Mrs. ICinlly F. Froment, of Warrenton, Virginia, and Mrs. E. DeRoy Stewart, of Scaradale, N. Y., are expected to return for tho season thia wwk. Haml'ton Wright, of Now York City, la vlaltlng hla parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. U Wright. Colonel and Mrs. Calhoun Annum, who have boon staying at tho Court inu for several weeks, will leave shortly. Colonel Ancrum has boon recalled to active service. Mr. and Mrs. K. C. . Hartley and sou. Arthur Hartley, of Fall River, are down for quail shooting. Mr. and Mrs. Roderick T. Hagenbuckle, of Weal Newton. Massachusetts. were guests at The Kirk wood thia week Mr. Hagonbuckle visited with three of his former students at Pheasanton School, West Newton, Mass. Newton and McKee Hoykln, of Camden and Prouts Nock. Maine, and Stephen Robinson, of Saratoga and Camden. Recent arrivals at The Kirk wood are Dr. and Mrs. Hunter Sweaney, of Durham. North Carolina; Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Potter, of Warwick Nock. Rhode Island; Mrs. T. F.* Webb and daughter, of Washington, I). C.; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Muustetter; Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Symines, of New York City; Mr. and Mrs. (J. H. Koven. of Green Village, New Jersey; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hull, of Bernardsvillo, New Jersey; and Mr. and Mrs. George Forbes, of North Egromont, Massachusetts. Mrs. Mothershed Dies at Kershaw Kershaw,. Jan. 7 Mrs. \V F. Moth* orshod. 51, \vifo of tho chief of police, died suddenly of n heart attack at (heir homo here laio Tuesday aftornoon. Sho had been nurturing fiom heart trouhlo for about ten days hut her death was uuexpi-ctcd and canto as a shook to the community. In addition to her husband she Is survived by two?sons, teDtott imrt.lamos, both of Kershaw; also otto brother and one sister. \V. M. Motrin 1 v and Mrs. Lewis Koberts. both of l-aneasier, and otto grandchild. Funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist church a? It o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the Kev. 1). M. Sanders, assisted by tho Rev. \V. S. Porter and the Itov. C. O. Shuler. pastors of tho local churches, and a former pastor, the Rov. W. .J. Brantley of Albermarlo, N. C., with interment in tlte Kershaw cemetery. Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, .January 12, A. Douglas McArn, pastor. Church school with a Bible class for every ago from two years old up. Morning worship at 11:15. Tho public Is cordially Invited to these services. .... . Lyttleton Street Methodist Church Tho public is cordially invited to attend the following services at Lyttleton Street Methodist Church: Church school 10:00 a. in., morning worship, sermon by tho pastor 11:15. Young People's lOp worth lxmguo t>:45 in Winiborly Hall. Evening worship 7:30. NOTICE OF MEETING The annual meeting of the Kershaw County chapter of tho American Real Cross will bo held In tho American Legion hall Monday, January 20, at 8:00 P. M. New officers for the year will be elected. Complete reports of the past year's work will be made and our program tills year planned. 'All members of the Rod Cross are Invited and urged to attend. Let us make this a worth while meeting by a largo attendance.?Cert rude B. Harris, Chairman. Attorney DePasa Is Named As Chairman ' ('c)iitl--.dd from first page) cor Hayne and others. During, the last year, South Carolina was confronted with one of the worst pollmyelitis epidemics in its history, 467 persons being strickened with this dread disease during the summer of 1939. There aro more than 700 known victims of polimyelitis in the State of South Carolina. Dr. Owens expresses his pleasure in securing the services of Mr. DePass for Kershaw county and officials are looking forward to this county having one of the best celebrations of tho President's Birthday' in its history. < > <?< ? >?c ^ ymc xsmt <?c : > hok >? : >? | NOW OPEN 0 J OLD MILL TEA CABIN | ' ? at Boykin Mill I 1 p Aff//W South of CdmJtH oh Htghway^^f 3 I Tea Every Day 4 to 6 p, m, * Jt 'Luncheon and Dinners by Appointment GdOD FOOD BY OLD FAMILY RECIPES I ~ ????7 - ' MISS MAY BOYKIN? I a Telephone*} f ' Boy kin, S. C. | READY FOR YOUR INSPECTION! our new SPRING collection ot Gowns - Wraps - Frocks Sports Costumes, Millinery and Accessories WK AWAIT TUK Pl.KASURK OT YOUR VISIT CpAZOOKS * IMPORTERS. Inc. THE KIRKWOOD (Lower Lobby) CAMDEN, S. C. ROXY CAFE Special Dinner Roast Young Turkey .... 65c ; Dressing and Cranberry Sauce with Oysters or Shrimp Cocktail SOUP: Clam Chowder, Vegetable or Tomato Juice Regular Dinner for Today .... 50c SOUP: Home Made Vegetable or Tomato Juice CHOICE OF ONE MEAT ' Soft Shell Crab with Tartar Sauce Roast Sirloin of Beef with Gravy Broiled Special Steak Pried 8pHng Chicken J Breaded Veal Cutleta with Tomato Sauce Deviled Crab with Tartar Sauce Baked Cured Ham with Potato Salad . ' * "* " "" " " ' - * . '7?" VEGETABLES: Creamed Mashed Potatoes T-.~ Candled Yams ? Steamed Bruqsel Sprouts ^ .... Combination 8alad._. . _ L '? .. .. DESSERT: Banana Pudding DRINKS: Coffey Tea or 8weeft Milk EXPERIENCED WAITRESSES COMING ATTRACTIONS | At The ! Camden Theatre FRIDAY, JAN. 10 Tyronne Power?Linda Darnel! Baail Rath bono "THE MARK OF ZORRO" SATURDAY, JAN 11 Sidney Toler?Marjorie Weaver "MURDER OVER ! NEW YORK" The finest of t.ho Charlie Chan Pictures. Added: "Green Hornet" and Coined tea LATE SHOW 10:30 Romance in Springtime "WHERE DID YOU ; GET THAT GIRL" I With Charles I>ang?I^eon lOrrol | ffelen Parrlah?Eddie Qutllen January 13?14 i 1 Henry Fonda--Linda Darnell "CHAD HANNA" Beautifully filmed in Technicolor Edward G. Robinson In 'tA DISPATCH FROM REUTERS" THURSDAY AND FRIDAY January 16?17 Brian A heme?Rosalind Russell "HIRED WIFE" V?? l J - "21*. * .'. ^ ^