Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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f^pbrsonats and Society I ' Mr?. Nettlfo, Society Editor Phono 181 i .> Toblu. Hamptou street, l? *dii? thin week with her mother ' ?ree/'v. il Harrison and son and KI|K Kfity Lowndes, are at the ^ Vorest 'hotel. Myrtle Beaeh. k**0 nauk H. McLeod and son, MrB?lainl?ton street, are spending *?l wuu relatives In Floronee. Alexander Hoyward and chll*r v?ir street, returned this week '?" ! lou ?P??t Pttwloy. rot? 11 lU.?d' wav Ivomansky Is spending her J Camp Joeassee. She wll furn Caiuden the latt6r P ff!1'Henry Joe Hrltt and Infant f sa loll Ave., have returned m r?wo weeks' visit to relatives iu CViKH?ph Brown of Hamwoll. and husband. Capt. Brown, were the er of Mrs. W. D. Whltaker over U68tS t)I ? MfTwilHam Hough (Kmlly Zenip) , rheraw. is the guest of her par(UCnMr. and Mrs. W. Hobln SSemp. u!rte?nSKmol.vn Cook spent the woek,with relatives and friends in moter Miss Cook is connected with Liberty Life Insurance company vL William Byrnes. Laurens St., impanled by her houseguests. MIbjM'rv Kent and Llbby Stevens and L' Bettv Jones of Radford. Va., left ondav for Charlottesville, Va. SKt. and Mrs. W. R. Reece had as ?ir weekend guests at the Ivy hotel. Misses Drue, Helen and ortnanleo Williams, Lorenn Holt and rilyn Holt, all of Allendale. Mr and Mrs. R. W. LaRoche of Combia are here this week with Mrs. ,Roche's parents, Mr. and Mrs. enry Savage, Union street. She Is e former Miss Florence Savage. Mrs v N. McCorkle, wife of the i?or of Camden, is at Rldgecrest, C this week attending a conferice of the Baptist Training Union. ,e expects to be away two weeks. John Mullin, member of City Coun1 and a prominent citizen has reimed from Myrtle Beach, where he is been working with the Boyle Conruction Co., of Sumter, on the Bombi Ra"Ke- . . . S Wylie Hogue, Jr., who left Clemin college In his junior year, Is takI his basic military training In the edical corps at Camp Barkley, Abine Texas. He is the son of Mr. id Mrs. S. W. Hogue. Walnut St. Miss Ann Johnson of Anderson, is # guest of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Joke" Lawrence, and Mr. Lawrence. he Lawrences have recently moved om East Hampton street to the W. , DePass residence on Fair street. Robert Thompson, son of Mr. and rs./J W. Thompson, Fair street, >ent the week-end here with his imlly. He is a student at Presbyirian college, Clinton, and he had hla tuest, Phil Dorn of Macon, Qa. Mt. and Mrs. George Merrell of the ry Lodge hotel, had as their Sunday Inner guests Miss Jane Ferabee, sisir of Mr*. Merrell's, and Misses Dot oward and Colleen Colletta, all of barlotte, N. C. Mr. Merrell is conected with the Southern Aviation :hoo| here. Miss Marjorie Creed, daughter of lr. and Mrs. D. J. Creed, Hampton reet, has returned from a month's ay in Florida. She was acoompanl-l I home by Miss Eulia Whitlock of igh Springs, Fla. These young dies are room-mates at Winthrop liege. Rock Hill. Mrs. Herbert Miller and son, Warn, of Rome, Ga., have arrived for isit with Mrs. Miller's sister, Mrs. Dbert Ward, and Mr. Ward, Chesnut reet. The Wards also have as their useguest. Mr', and Mrs. Winifred rtsco of Decatur, Ala. Mr. Grisco is formerly with the Southern Avia5ii school here. " ?? "a LOVELY PARTY AT INSTRUCTORS' CLUB The Instructors' club on Orwm St., wuh the scene of a lovely parly Wed. ueaday afteruoon when Mrs. K. Clarkson Rhame entertained tho brlilgo olub to which she belongs and an extra table of guests. Bridge was play A lu (be draw lug room and luter iq the afternoon the guests were served sandwiches and Coca-Colas In the cocktail louuge. Bummer flowers were used throughout the club house. High scores were made by Mrs. Delvoache Sheorn and Mrs. Hhame for the club aud by Mrs. Serre DeLoach for the visitors. Those composing the extra table were Mrs. DeLoache, Mrs. Ted Sawyer. Mrs. Leo Maya end Mrs. Alexander Heyward. MISS BETTY^JOMAS ENTERTAiNED FRIDAY. Miss Hetty Thomas entertained luformally Friday afternoon In honor of Miss Ann "Rangy" Johnson of Anderson, who Is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. J. Lawrence, 3rd. Quests were Invited to Thomas Tavern at 2 o'clock to meet this attractive visitor and after brldgo was Dlayed delicious refreshments were served. Those asked to this delightful affair were the honoree and her sister, Mrs. Lawrence. Mrs. "Bud Hooher, Mrs. liobt. Ward. Mrs. Albert Burrows, Mrs. Harvey Watt, Mrs. W. W. Pollard, Mrs, G. F. Host, Mrs. Louis Murray, Mrs. J. C. Anderson. Mrs. F. H. McLeod, and Mrs. Jack Nettles. MRS. WILLIAM HOUGH HONORED WEDNE8DAY Mrs. William Hough of Cheraw, who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W Robin Zemp, Laurens street, was honored on Wednesday morning with a party given her by her mother. Bridge wa?s played at two tables and| high score prize, a coin purse, was won by Mrs. Alexander Heyward, and the hostess presented Mrs. Hough with a guest prize, a piece of lingerie. At noon Mrs. Zemp, assisted by another daughter, Mrs. Lee Mays, served a delicious luncheon to the follow.ng guests: Mrs. Hough, Mrs. Heyward, Mrs Serree DeLoach, Mrs. Dan Mackey, Mrs. Billy Nettles, Mrs. Jack Nettles, Mrs. Sidney Zemp, and Mrs. Mays. MERRITT-MATHIAS Centering much Interest was the lovely wedding of Miss Betty Est?lle Merritt and Dr. Marlon Mathias, which took place at 5.30 on the afternoon of July 13 In Washington Street Methodist church. The Rev. J. O. Smith, pastor, assisted by Dr. C. F. Wlmberly, officiated. Palms, white gladioli and white lighted candles in candelabra effectively decorated the church for the OCCftfllOA Mrs. iohn Randolph, organist, and Mrs. Roy Garrett, vocalist, furnished the wedding nnislc. The ushers were W. P. Harris of Greenville, and Dr. John Holler, Sgt. Cheves Dixon and Richard Murphey, all of Columbia. Mrs. T. R. Scott, eister of the bride and matron of honor, wore a dress of sky-blue lace and chiffon, and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses and delphinium. , . . I Gayle Merritt Soott, niece of the bride and flower girl, wore pink marquisette and tiny rosea and delphinium in her hair. ? | The lovely bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle, Hugh Edgar Taylor, of Durham, N. C., was exquisite in her wedding gown of white slipper' satin with white lace yoke, v-neck, long sleeves, fitted bodice and full skirt extending into a graceful lengthy train. Her full-length veil COMING ATTRACTIONS I ?AT? Camden Theatre friday, july 23 Pat O'Brien, Randolph Sfcott, Ann Shirley and Eddie Albert j "bombardier" *?CO&'0t)OOOOO3UUO00000?f saturday, july 24 Laurel and Hardy With Vivian Blaine In? "JITTERBUGS" Added: ' Wlnslow of Coast Guard" and Cartoons SAT., July 24, 10:30 Show Claire Trevor--Edgar Buchanan good luck ma yates' PQOOOOOO* sunday, july 25 George Raft-Peter Lorre and Brenda Marshall ' background to danger" y*??i>uuo000000?gt0006rt? mon.-tues., july 26-27 David Bruce-Harriet Hllllard "honeymoon lodge" *dded: Latest World Wide Newa wednesday, july 2s Miller. John Hubbard, Leslie Brooks, Rochester, Freddy Martin, and Orchestra "what's buzzin ^ cousin" . _ th'urj'fri"?july "shlso Prano.hot Tone-Ann Baxter Brie Von Strobelm five graves to cairo* ? r ; GET 50 ^ MORE HEAT -WITH LESS COST! Com* ia and m? the laulof new Con* Mrnior circditiox bwtf now on di*plajr. New principle* otdniea make h the world'* frntM and noneconomical healer. EaiUf ia stalled, it beau the whole honael Actaal lonnnew teat* prove that the Conservator prodocee 99% more heat than other maparlne-type heater*. Entbojiasdc oaer* report their fael bill* oh by more than two-third*! Let a* *bow yon the ? dative Conservator 5-way thermostatic control, add do* ens of feacare* that aaake every other ' heater delw from the atandpoint of diclenn and tronble-fro* operation. CONSERVATOR Camden Furniture Co. lost Broad 8tr*nt Phone 184 f "'** t * - ' , , : _ 9 - -1" " * 1 L '- 1 1 11 r_ '.? A Waac Takes the Wheel It used to be that one healthy* trained soldier spent his full time driving this Army tiyck at a post in the United States. Now, he's on his way to combat duty, and the truck is still performing its valuable function because a member of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps has taken over for him. She was carefully trained at a WAAC Motor Transport School* of bridal illusion fell from a coronet of orauge blossoms, and sho carried a showered bouquet of bride rosea and bouvardia centered with an orchid. The bride's only ornament was a strand of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Dr. David Adcock was the best man. Mrs. H. H. Merritt, mother of the bride, wore aqua Jersey and chiffon, and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Jj. W. Mathias, mother of the bridegroom, wore bridal-pink chiffon, and an orchid corsage. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom left for their wedding trip and upon their return to Columbia they will make their home at 2610 Monroe street. For traveling the bride wore navy-blue sheer with white accessories, and an orchid corsage. Both the bride and bridegroom aro prominently connected in South Carolina. ? Mrs. Mathias, who is charming and attractive, is the daughter of Mrs. I Henry Harrison Merritt of Columbia, and the late Rev. Mr. Merritt, who was for many years associated with the Upper South Carolina conference of the Methodist church. Her mother is the former Ethel Taylor, daughter of Mrs. H. W. Taylor and the late Mr. Taylor of Lancaster. The bride attended Lander college and completed a commercial course there. At cpllege she was president of her class and the Commercial club and a member of student council. Since moving to Columbia from Camden with her mother about six years ago, Mrs. Mathias has made many friends here and is president of the Polygon club, business and professional girls' organization. She now holds a position with the South Carolina Electric and Qas company in this city. - Doctor Mathias Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Mathias of Charleston, his mother being, before marriage, May Thomas, of that city. He was graduated from the College of Charleston and the Medical College of the State of South Carolina, Charleston. The bridegroom interned at Methodist hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., and for the past three years he has been practicing In Columbia. Doctor Mathias is a member of thp Columbia Chamber of Commerce.?The State. Among the Camden people attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Sheorn, aunt and uncle of the bride; Wiley Sheorn, Jr., Mrs. James Oandy, Mrs. M. M. Reasonover, Mrs. S. W. Van , Landlngham. I _ . MISS SIBYL DRAKEFORD ENTERTA?Nl8 FOR GUE8T8 , Two attractive visitors from Charlotte, N. C., Misses Jocelyn Hill and Leonora Fulp, were coihplimented by their hostess for this week. Miss Sibyl Drakeford, when she asked a dozen of her close friends to a "dropIn" party Saturday afternoon. After listening to records and "gabbing" these debutants' were Invited into the dining room where refreshments were served from a beautifully appointed table. Miss Drakeford was assisted In entertaining by M188 Sldnety Jones and Miss Khetta Halsall. With the Sick Captain and Mrs. J. Herbert Foregfler announce the birth of a son, born Tuesday, July 20, at the Camden hospital. The baby has been named J. Herbert Foregger, Jr. Mrs. Foregger is the former Susan Team. Lt. and Mrs. George W. O'Neal, Jr., 1 Aro being congratulated upon the arrival of a son, born Saturday, July 17, at Burge Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He has been named George Michael O'Neal. Lt. O'Neal Is with the Southern Aviation school. Harry Stephanick, who has been a patient at the Camden hospital for two weeks, was discharged on Monday. ' He was lnjn$e<} ln a fal1 from a car, returning frolrh his work at the Southern Aviation school. Carville Bvering, civilian Instructor at the Southern Aviation school is recovering from an accident. He is able to receive visitors at the Camden hospital. The Axis Stops at Nothing. raBs Don't stop your War Bond ' fiH Payroll Savings at 10%. Every ^ soldier is a 100 percenter. Fig''JUL ore it out yourself. rfio/ OFF ON OUR ENTIRE S| I/O STOCK OF SPRING AND U V SUMMER HATS ?i Straws, Felts, Fabrics?All Laden With Veiling, Flowers and Lingerie Trimed?Come In Today. Mary Goodale Rhame * , HAT SHOP PoKalb ttowjn Ptiono it - y -- - 1 . ^ *- - yV .. ' TT" 1 1 *x ' ' V - IL !. 1 . 1 . .1 - . I. WAAC Recruting Party Visits HereA WAAC recruiting party. consist1 itK of Lt. Adeline lktland and Aux. Mary F. Robertson, were In Camden Wedneaday distributing information and apyllsaUdiis for the Women'* Army Auxiliary Corps. Several home town Klrla were contacted. If you are between ill and 44 inelusive, with two years high schpot, of good moral character and no dependents you are liable to join the WAAC. Clip the following coupon below and mail to the recruititiK office 111 ii?aaggggwmrnmnmm mikI in for mat loa and ?u application blank will bo aent to you immediately. Commanding Officer, WAAC Recruiting Office, 1703 Mala Street, Columbia, S. C. Name Address City ?... Age.... Occupation .." Mail bin coupon to the WAAC Rocruiting Station, 1703 Main St., Columbia, S. C. YOUR EYES ARE IN THIS FIGHT?TREAT THEM RIGHT Proper eyesight in en essential to ! winning thin war as manpower Itself. For your oyoH have power ? that* of making you see accurately to work well. Have us check yours eyes for possible deficiencies. j The goffer Company JEWELERS and OPTOMETRIST Camden, South Carolina OPPORTUNITY ! \ Executive, 43, with family, moving to Cam* den to make permanent home. Desires lucrative position. Until recently was South Carolina District Manager for large corporation. Well educated, widely experienced, exceptionally capable. Past record of unusual accomplishments. Numerous references. Will come to Camden for in- I terview, no obligation. RAY K. DANIEL j POST OFFICE BOX 691 COLUMBIA, S. C. . . .7 - - CrUp?Smmri?W?h+bUI Practical Aad Comfortobl. Cotton And Rayon Drastas Ym! Over 300 ol them repriced to appeal to budget-wise buyers. An opportunity to buy Penney's high* quality at lower than I normal prices.^ ^ , * - f $2.00 and $3.00 Bmtt,njr-d/rwdut i Casual peasant rtyUsl I J I * * ii->i?