Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I f SOCIETY NEWS Telephone 29 I Mr*. Belk Hostess I At (he opening of the Thomas' TaI vera Inst Saturday evening Mrs. J. I ]{ Hoik was hostess at dinner for a f(tw #i lends?Oolouel. and Mrs. B. C. I vonTresckow, Colonel and Mrs. John I k Wall, Major A. Moultrie Urailsford, Mis. James H. Hums and Mrs. George creed. HAYNESWORTH?CARRI80N The Wedding of Miss Mary Alden Kiiorho Haynesworth and Ldeutenant fl lionry G. Garrison, Jr., v took place I hi Mlllvale hear flagood Thursday | afternoon at 6 o'clock with Bishop fl Thomas of the Episcopal diocese of fl South Carolina officiating. < Following the marriage ceremony a reception Waa held. B The bride Is a daughter of Mrs. Kirk Haynesworth, of Hagood, and I I James Arthur Haynesworth, of Au-' I gusta. She is a graduate of Coker I college at Hartsvifie. The gryom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. I Henry G. Currison, Sr., of Cherokee B Hill. Camden, and is in the United I States Navul Reserve. He recently m turned from the South Pacific war B i heat re where he was an officer on I hoard the Destroyer Meredith, sunk fl in'a Jap attack. I BARFIELD?MAJOR B of interest to friends in Camden I will be the announcement of the fl marriage of William Gamewell MaB jot. Jr., to Colleen Elizabeth Rurtipld 1 in Mishopyllle January '9. I Mrs. Major is the daughter of Mr. fl hml Mrs. John Barfleld of I.oe county. B' Mr. Major is the son of Mr. and Mis W. G. Major of this city. The young couple will nmko their fl home in Camden until Mr. Major is I called for service in the Air Corps, he having recently enlisted. I SERGEANT ANDREW WHITAKER WEDS A CALIFORNIA GIRL fl A newspaper clipping from Salinas. California, announces the marriage [ in that city on December 6, of Serjeant Andrew Whitaker to Miss Ger- I B aldlne Taveyietti, in the Church of I I the Sacred Heart. Sergeant Whitaker Is the son of' ih?> late Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Whita-1 B kt*r. of Cumden S. C., where he reI chived his schooling and also at ClinI ton. S C. He has been stationed at tie- Snllna'a Observation airdrome for I some time. The young couple have established a home in Salinas for the present. Banks Close Tuesday The two banks of the city will bo closed Tuesday. January 19, In obB servance of J^ee's birthday. Miss Perkins To Wed Captain Batsone Mr. und Mrs. David (J. Perkins. of 818 Hay Ksplnuade. art) today announcing Hui engagement of their daughter, Saruh Athorton. to Captain John Keuneth Hatstone. son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Batstoiie of Scarstlayo. Now York. Miss Perkins completed her high school education at Clearwater high school. She attended Florida State College for Women In Tallahassee and the University of South Carolina where she was a member of the Alpha Delta PI sorority. She Is a member of the Junior Hoard of the Young Women's Christian Association, of the Skippered" Club and of the board of directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Capt. Hatstone is with the aircraft warning service of the Third Fighter Command and is at present stationed at Drew Field in Tampa. He was a member of the Se^nth Regiment of New York prior to coming to Drow Field. Before entering the service two years ago Cupt. Hatstone was a member of the Hatstone, Construction Company of New York.?Clearwater (Fla.) Sun. The bride-to-be Is. tho daughter of the former Miss Vivian Yules and a granddadghter of Cornelius H, Yates, of Camden. Misses Fthel and Lillian Yates will go to Clearwater for tho marriage. Cassatt Girl Is Bride of Soldier | Mr. and Mrs. Artha A. Hyatt, of Cassatt, S. C.. have announced the marriage of their daughter, Lillle I Mae. to Sergeant Joseph A. Offield, of Bristol, Tenn. The marriage was [performed by Probate Judge N. C. Arnett, of Camden, on .December 3. | 1943. Mrs. Offield. who has been on , a visit with her parents here, has returned to Virginia, where she and Sergeant Offield are at present making their home. This wedding announcement is of much interest to the many friends of this couple both here and in Bristol, Tenn. Blaney Minister Marries Miss Ruth Richardson, daughter of S. B. Richardson of Southern Pines. N. C.. was united In marriage to the Rev. Raymond Cordon Johnson, of Blaney on December 27 in the First Baptist church of Southern Pines. The Rev. J. Fred Stimson officiated. u^ing the impressive double ring ceremony. The Rev. and Mrs. Johnson are making their home in Blaney. where the former is pastor of Blaney and Union Baptist churches. Personal Mention Mrs. Car Hon Vaughan, of Augusta, Oh., is ou a vIh11 to her husband. Captain H, A. Small of Atlanta, spent,. several day*} in Camden this paat week. Lieutenant- Colonel Wimberly, of Fort Banning, visited relatives here tills woAk. Lieutenant D. L. Edwards, Jr., U. S, N., is here for a visit to his mother, Mrs. J. Leonard Craham. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Frlotag, of Dublin, were the week end guests of Mr, and Mrs. K. K. Frletag. Mrs. Horace Campbell and son, of Columbia, were the guests this week of her mother, Mrs. Oertrude Zemp. Sergeant Technician Bill Sheorn. of Camp Gordon, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sheorn. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sheorn and children, of Asheville, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sheorn. Mrs. William Tnompson has .returned to her homo at Hickory, N. C., after a visit to her husband. Cadet Thompson. Everette Ooodale, who is with the Port of Embarkation at Charleston, and Mrs. Ooodale, are on a visit to Mr. Ooodale's mother. Mrs. Stanley Morse and baby returned Friday to their home in Charleston. after a visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Pitts. Mrs. John W. Richardson, of Newburgh. N. Y.. is here for a visit to her mother. Mrs. Alice Maryo, and grandfather. Dr. John W. Corbett. Miss Martha Singleton left yesterday for Smith College, Northhampton, Mass., where she enters the Officer's Training School for WAVES. Mrs. R, C Kaulback, of Pittsburgh, came down to visit her husband. Cadet Kaulback, and while here is tho house guest of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ooodale. Mi ss Dorothy Crooks and Miss Lillian Lefevers. of Lincolnton. N. were the woek end guests of (he latter's brother, W. L. Lefevers, at Hotel Camden. _____ _____ # CAMD?N GIRL AMONG FIVE TO JOIN WAAC'S FROM STATE .... Fori Jackson, S. C., Jan. 10?Lieutenant Dorothy E. Cooper. WAAC recruiting officer at Fort Jackson, announced that five Palmetto State women had enrolled in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps as of January 7, and had been transferred to tho WAAC Reserve. They are Julia I. Garrison, of Lando; Doris B. Collins, of Florence; Myrtle M. Childers of Heath Springs; May T. Stuck, of Newberry and Everlynne P. Kyzer, of Camden. The five auxiliaries will remain at their homes until ordered to report for active duty. At that time they will be sent to either of the two WAAC training centers, Fort Des Moines, Iowa, or Daytona Beach, Florida, it was stated. Thomas' Tavern Has Big Opening (Continued from first page) stairway with treads and rails in the antique finish, leads to the mezzanine. The Tavern is heated with gas and of the cooking equipment is operat ed "by gas. As a result there Is no odor of kerosene or coal smoke In the place. The kitchen and service room is a model of modernity in equipment while -at the rear of the main floor service area Is a swanky bar at which beer and soft drinks are dispensed. Mrs. Thomas is featuring chicken and steak dinners daily and Sundays. Their is also a la carte service available. The Tavern will feature service to clubs, bridge parties and other groups. COMING ATTRACTIONS ?AT? Camden Theatre )b000d?)???>0000??000db0< FRIDAY, JAN. 15 Seas Ablaze with Adventure and Romance Tyrone Power?Maureen O'Hara "THE BLACK SWAN" Filmed in Technicolor IOO6<OO?OPOO?ooooopo??O? SATURDAY, JAN. IS A thrlll-a-second as Hopalong Casfeidy Hits the Action Trail! "THE LOST CONYON" William Boyd?Lola Lane Andy Clyde Added: Overland Mall and Comedies i >OOO^OOOOOO0OOO?OOO0OOOO< I SUNDAY, JAN. 17 Fred Waring with His Pennsylvanlans with Dick Powell, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary I .ana "VARSITY SHOW" ?00000000000000?000??B sot MONDAY and TUESDAY JANUARY IS?19 Cary Grant?Ginger Rogers "ONCE UPON A -'HONEYMOON" Added; Latest World News ?O?OOOO6CPEOO0OC>O0OO6OO0t WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 Lloyd Nolans-Heather Angel "TIME TO KILL" OPOOPPPOOOO0OOOO0OOOOOO4 THURSDAY and FRIDAY JANUARY 21?22 Gene Tlerney?John Button "THUNDER ?BIRDS" 2M J j Liitnfirasiafl ' 1 City Growth Is Shown in Report Despite the fact that the fall of 1941 with thousands of soldiers using the malls which permitted Camden to establish postal revenue record for any town of its size in the country, the postal receipts for the year 1942 exceed the total of 1941 by a big margin. Postmaster C. P. PuHose. Sr.. announcing the 1948 postal receipt fig-' urea stated the amount to be $36,297.b6. The total receipts for the year 1941, as shown by the post office records, were $34,661.76. For the quarterly period ending on March 30, the 1942 figures show receipts to have bpen $9,084.40 as uguinst $6,146.31 for the same period 111. 1941, the quarter ending June 1, 194#, showed total receipts to have been $8,079.22 as against $7,501.41 in 1941. The quarter ending September 1, 1942, showed receipts to have been $7,709.88 while in 1941 the receipts for that quarter amounted to $6,887.94. The maneuvers during October. November and December of 1941 brought many thousands of soldiers to Camden and boosted the receipts for the final quarter of that year to $12,132.10. The receipts for the same period for 1942 totaled $11,424.00 which figure, according to Postmaster DuHose. is most interesting in view of the fact that it represents a remarkable increase In the routine in the normal sales for the fall season. He pointed out that there was no extensive maneuvers lu 1942 to bring thousands of soldiers into Canulen. Weekly News Letter From Liberty Hill Liberty Hill, Jan. 12?The Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian church was conducted by Elder N. S. Richards. For some weeks Mr. Richards 1ms been somewhat indisposed and liis friends are glad to see him able to resume his usual place in church work. W. C. Wardlaw, recently elected deacon, waited on the congregation for the usual collection. Sunday school at the regular hour in charge of Superintendent W. E. Cunningham. J. B. Bankhead. who is in the armed service spent last Sunday here with his family, who are sp|Vltuling some time in the home of Mrs\,J. O. Richards, mother of Mrs. Baitkftead. Change of United States postoffice officials became effective witli the beginning of 1943 when C. D. Cunningham who had been the faithful and efficient postmaster at Liberty Hill for nearly 25 years retired from that duty by resignation. Congressman J. P. Richards had approved the application of Miss Louise Johnston for the place and she was checked in on January 1 by an inspector. Miss Johnston is well qualified for the duties of the office, having taught in the public schools of South Carolina for several years and served as librarian and In other capacities requiring skill and experience. We predict that she will prove a very popular and efficient custodian of the postal affairs coming under her care. Coming through the Capital City on Tuesday we attended a part of the ceremonies Incident to the organization t)f the South Carolina house of representatives. The proceedings were very interesting but the election of officers seemed to have been prearranged?cut and dried and all settled before hand. At least it looked so to an outside visitor. Health Report Shows Activity I)r. A. \V. Humphries, director of, the Kershaw County Health Department. and also head of the local health unit, has submitted his December report to the city hoard of health. The report Is in detail and embraces till activities of the department of health. During the month inspections were made at 112 private premises and 120 business premises. Food handling establishments registered for supervision totaled 26. while 39 visits were made to these places during tho month. Ten dairies are under supervision of the department and during the month fifteen inspections were made at these places. Food handlers permits were issued to 25 persons during the period. Under tho heading of malaria control the report clteB that 300 lineal feet of minor drainage was Installed and four anoph breeding places controlled. Fifteen diptheria immunizations, 8 small pox and 3 typhotd tmmunizU- ^ tions were recorded. Also nine cases of tuberculosis are listed. Ninety persons were treated for syphillis, 85 blood specimens were taken, 39 prospective mothers were given medical and. nursing care and fifteen infant and preschool children! received medical and nursing care. Under the heading of rat control the report cites 8 premises controlled by other methods than rat-proof ing buildings, 8 complaints were investigated and 8 nuisances corroetod. Tho health department ia now InveallgatlnK means" whereby the dog nuisance which has aaaumud great proportiona in Camden, can bo remedied. Young Scarborough Get# Promotion David CAr^ Scarborough, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Scarborough, formerly of Camden but now of Columbia, who 1h stationed at Fort Custer, Michigan, has recently been promoted from corporal to staff serI geant. Sergeant Scarborough la a nephew of Mrs. W. E. Hendrlx of this city and was Inducted Into the army last April 1. Redfearn Named on Committee# The nowly elocted Senator W. T. Redfearn has boon assigned to tho following senate committees. Committee on agriculture; committee on commerce and manufacturers; committee on printing; committee on privileges and elections. Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxilllary will meet with Mrs. F. D. Qoodale, ' North Broad street this Friday afternoon, January 15, at 4 p. m. Tho members have been told that they can come to the meeting In their cars. Governor Will Speak W. C. McCarley, Kershaw county farm agent, announces that on Monday, January 18, Governor R. M. Jefferies will speak on the subject of better farm living over radio station WIS at 12 noon, The broadcast will continue for 15 minutes. AT FIRST ^ ^ Oof 666 m ymmksmt.nne d#m II ftwueyjr Fas hio?i s ForYour Home Fife YOUR HOUSE AND THE WAR: SALVAGE We have lived so long in the midst of plenty that we have lost the art of utilising everything of value. Now we have to learn to salvage, re-claim, re-use . . . every little item we live with But remember this? in order j to get long use out of the things you buy, you must buy them carefully in the first place. . The rigid testing of Penney merchandise assures .* you j good value ... an assurance you MUST have in everything you buy today. SPECIAL THIS WEEK-END Ladies DRESSER 1.44 2.00 3.00 4.00 To get ready for our New Spring Styles we have greatly reduced our present stock of Winter Dresses . . . Now is the time to buy two or three of these lovely Dresses . . . See them in our window . . . Buy two for the price of one. Men's Sport SLACKS 2.98 Herringbones and diagonals In rough weaves for smart sports! Thrift Value* In Slack*..5.90 jj Cotton For Crisp Comfort! j HOUSECOATS New wrapped styles A A A with sweetheart neck- | UU line, and set-In midriff I lli . . , sizes 12 to 44. m Women's Trim Black Kid OXFORDS The steel arch support A j|A and roomy last bring M flwJ ease to busy feet | TOWELS FOR ALL AMERICA! I - Deep, Rich Colors With 8NOW . i p. || ^HITE BORDERS. Soft fluffy terry \ /{% In ft handy also? IS" x 38". A | ^ 8TRIKING Pl!AlO DE8IQH8 ON *\r\ ABSORBENT TERRY. Gay. striped . 7U/? borders. 20" x 40". SOLID COLOR TERRY In firm tax- 0 ^ lure weave! Serviceable, handsome! - K I * 21" x 42". VlV " ~"j # . / ; .r Practical, Pretty Laca Table Clothe 2JS ' A Pair Of Soft, Warm PtaU Blankets 1Jt ~v : . _ il ^ i ... , i , Tliomas I aver in I ; Sunday January, 17 j Special Menu i Cream of Tomato Soup j Turkey with Rice and Brown Gravy I Cranberry Sauce Dressing I Candied Yams Green Peas j Hearts of Lettuce Sa|ad i Hot Home-made Rolls Butter Dessert " ' Drink $1.00 Dine at the Tavern Sunday with j your family, ? FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION CAMDEN, S. C. Statement of Condition as of December 31, 1942 ASSETS First Mortgage Loans $254,672.59 ! Loans on Passbooks and Certificates 544.90 Oth^r Loans None Properties Sold On Contract None Real Estate Owned and In Judgment None Investments and Securities 2,800.00 Cash On Hand and In Banks 19,237.72 Office Building and Equipment, less depreciation.. 40.35 Deferred Charges, and Otlher Assets r None $277,295.56 W. ROBIN ZEMP^ President > LIABILITIES Members' Share Accounts....$264,258.32 Shares Pledged On Mortgage Accounts None Advances From Federal r ^ j Home Loan Bank N^None Borrowed Money . None Loans In Process None , Other Liabilities ... 903.03 1 Specific Reserves 273.91 j General Reserves 4,743.76 Undivided Profits c 7,116 54 w ** * j 1277,296.66 D. A. B0YK1N, Secljr.-Tre??. 7 ^ | State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw, s*: ^ c v I, O. A. Boy kin, Secretary and Treasurer of the above named Association, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the beat of my knowledge and belief. \ , D. A. BOYKIN, Secty.-Treas. ^^^^^^^^^subeeHbed before me thla^ll^