Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

TMt CAMDCM CHWONICLK. CAMDEN. fOUTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY^ 11. 1M4 FAOC FtV« 5 b'; . 1 >7 personals and Socielij Mrs. Maxine Nettles, Society Editor Plnme 181 luowig-eb'ersole Miss Betty Ludwig of Hummcls- town. Penn, and Aviation Cadet John Ebersole of the 64th AAFFTp. and HumnMlstown, Penn., were married on Saturday' evening, Peh. 5, at the Bafitist Darsona^e" with the Rev. J. B. Caston officiating. The bride, a lovely blond, was gowned In a two piece crepe suit of poudre blue with blue gloves a'nd shoes. Her flowers were a shoulder, corsage of Radience rose buds and freesia. Mrs. Ebersole, the daughter of M^. Ruth Ludwig, is a graduate of the public, schools ot Hummelstown and of Central Penn. Business College. She is employed by the army air forces at Middletown, Pa. Cadet Eber sole is a graduate of Hummelstown High school and attended Elisabeth- before entering the service in Peh. 194a. He is a member of olass 4i-G, having had previous txalnlng at Kees- ler Field, Miss., Syracuse University, Maxwell Field, Ala, Mrs. Ebersole is stopping at the Hotel Camden for two weelu. Col. Steve McCrea, who is stationed At bas Vegas, Nevada, is visiting rela- Vives in Uberty HUl and Camden. Mrs Sam MoCask'iU had as a we«»k- end guest, her cousin, Mrs. J. P. Eu- hanks, of Upion. .Mrs C. E. Watts, Jr., and children of Cheraw, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. f Watts on Highland Ave. , "Mrs. H. M. Rodgers had as her guest Sunday, her son. Manning, and family, of Kershaw. Mrs. S. W. West had as her guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hahula (,\nnie Mae). Mrs. Hyman of Charleston, was a veek-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. KobiiVBon Miss Lois Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Moody (Louise McL^) lell Tuesday for Rendall, Ala., for a vlllt with relatives. Pfc. “Sonny” Sowell, son of Dr. and Mrs Luther Sowell, Mill St., is spend- ing a IB day furlough here. He is stationed at Biggs Field, Texas. 4^. Alva—“Bahha” Rush ot King- man >AAB. Arizona, is spending a fur lough here with his parents, Chief of Police and Mrs. Alva Rush. Pvt. “Buster” Hough of Miranda Field. Arizona, arrived here on Tues- dpy for a furlough with his mother, MrV. C. M. Hough, Chestnut street. Mrs. Willie Hinson and daughter, Virginia Lee, of Cassatt, spent last week in Sumter with her aunt, Mrs. T, M. Thigpen. .Miss Etta Robbins of Seneca, at tended the funeral of Mrs. Docla Mc- Caskill on Wednesday. She arrived lu Camden on Tuesday. Mrs. George E. Stuart, Sr., Lyttle- ton street, has returned from Spartan- iburg, where she was the guest of her son. James W. Stuart, and family. Mrs. J. R- Bateman. Cbesnut street, was called to New York this week on account of the illness of her daugh ter, Miss Ernestine Bateman. Pvt; William D. Scott has returned to Camp Bowie, Texas, after spending his-V furlough here with his mother, Mrs. Ida Scott, Fair street. Major and Mrs. W. R. Fahs of New port. Ark., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ike F. Jones. Major Pahs was formerly attached to the Southern Aviation school. , U. Ernest ^J[etag^ Jr., son of Mr8_ Alma FrTetag aW the late ErnMt Frletag, who is stationed at Fort ilragg, N. C.. spent last week-end here with his mother. Mrs. William W. Patrick of Park Ridge. 111., Will arrive in Camden next Wednesday to spend a week to ten days visiting her parents, Mr. and r n st? « - Mrs: FrahirTTr Hekth, Hafi^lfliltve.' lo following: Ws. Riley, Mrs. LEGION AUXILIARY TO MEET THIS AFTERNOON The American Legion Auxiliary will have its regular meeting ETiday attain noon at 4 p. m. at- the home of Mrs. Leon Schloeborg with Mrs. Bess Qdod- ale and Mrs. Hubert Wilson as Asst, hostesses. of BRIDGE PARTY 'AND TEA AT 8AR8FIELD CLUB Highlighting the Winter social sea son was the bridge party and tea given on Wednesday afternoon at Sarsfield club by Mrs. F. D. Goodale, Mrs. Hubert W'llson and Mrs. Leon Scbloeburg. Ninety guests were In vited and bridge was played at 18 tables in the Aviation room. Valen tine tallies, table markers and nap kins were used and the club was dec orated in early spring flowers and shrubs. At the conclusion of the bridge game the hostess served de licious sandwiches, fruit cake and coffee. Many guests called at the tea hour. Prizes were awarded Miss Sara Wolfe for the highest score, Mrs. this Julian Sanders, Sr., of' Hdgood, for TO BE MARRIED •.'••.Qnorn Hiss DoTOthy Thompsou ... town college He was connected with is to be married this month second highest score, Mrs. E R .h. ^ W. R.ch.n>. o, AU»n.„w„, P., S-m Jor “J were Mrs. J. W. Williford, Mrs. A. W. Mrs. C. W. Birehmore Succumbs; Burial In Quaker Cemetery 0 __ Widow of Late Publiaher of Messenger Dies In Columbia. Mrs. C. W, Birchmore, widow of the late Charles W’hltaker Birchmore, edl. Messenger of this city for many years, died Tuesday morning at a Columbia hospital Fine Character Is Summoned; People Honors Her Passing Mrs. Docia Connell McCaskill Succumbs To a Lingering Illness. Mrs. Docia Connell McCaakill, fpr the past 20 years a nurse at the Ken- tor and publisher of The .Walereetdall-miil-Jierer-died-Tuesday at the age of 68 years, following an extended illness. Daughter of Robert J. Connell and Mrs. Birchmore was the- daughter Matilda Bowers, she was born in Lan- of Capt. T. W. Sllgh of Fairfield coun-! caster county, Feb. 14, 1886. She has ty. During almost a life long resi-1 been a resident, of Camden for the dence in Camden, she wSs an out- {past 40 years. Her husband was the standing member of Lyttleton Street!late Dr. S. M. McCaskill, whose death Methodist church. |occured a few years ago. She is survived by a son. Charles I The deceased received her nurse’s Winis Birchmore of Columbia; three ^ at the State hospital in Co daughters, Mrs. E. G. Klrven of Dar-ilumbla, and at Roper hospital in llngton, Mrs. Norman Head of Augus-j Charleston. She nursed at Chlcora ta.* Ga., and Miss BtheF Birchmore. of hospital and did private duty in Co- Jacksonville, Fla.; Also surviving are lumb^a before entering the Camden U. D. C. MET MONDAY Habeeb and Mra. John Tavlor. Mrs". "N. R. Zemp wiw'hosfess Tb'thf • 'Chapter on Monday afternoon. The'BENEFIT BRIDGE PARTY five grandchildren, two great-grand- — cbildrea4WO sfeters. Mrs. George Carley of Gulfport, Miss., and Mrs. N. Y., and at NMhvllle, Tenn., .md president, Mrs. E. C. von Tresekow, WAS GIVEN WEDNESDAY WE8T-HAHULA Mr. and Mrs. S. W. West of Cassatt, announce the wedding of their daugh ter, Annie Mae, to Pfc. Chester Hahula of Chicago, 111., and Fprt Jackson. The wedding took place Feb. 5, at the home of Probate Judge N. C. Arnett in the presence of friends and rela tives. Mrs. Hahula will make hef home in Camden for the present. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr. 8nd*Mr8. W. M, Price announce ths engagement of their daughter, Ann, of Camden^ and Columbia, to i Mrs. G. H. Baum Frederick M. Kornrumpf, of the army,* formerly of Chicago, 111., now station ed at Fort Jackson. The date of the wedding is to be announced later. called the meeting to order and after (larlands of Southern smilax inter- opening prayers and all business re^persed with huge red. haaila and-A ports Tecetved, shf called for a secretTgorgeous white basket of blood-fed vote regarding the removal of the gladioli formed 'the background for monument to the Soldiers of the Conr,,the benefit bridge party given Wed- federacy, which resulted unanimously nesday evening by the Business Qirlk that the monument remain at its circle of Grace Episcopal church In present site—the intersection of Broad their Parish house. A Valentine mo- and Laurens streets. | tif was used in the other appoint- A motion was made and carried that ments ' and the homemade cocoanut Mrs. Sarah Kennedy Wrinkles, daugh- cake which was sold by chancee vas ter of General John D Kennedy, be decorated with a corsage of red flow- made an honorary member of this trs and streamers of red ribbon sbow- Chapter. jered with tiny red hearts. This “piece The program consisted of a read- de resistance” was won by Mrs; John ing from the lives of Generals R. E. Villepigue. Score prize for the men Lee and Stonewall Jackson. i jwas won by R. B. Clarkson which Program for March, subject, “Presl- caused much merriment aa he was the dent Woodrow Wilson as an Upholder!only man playing bridge-. Otherpfliea of Democratic Principles.” Hostess, were won by Mrs. Edna C. Williams I for high score lucky number drawn — ; from a hat, and low score drawn was KEITH—HERRIN | won by Mrs. Dennison Ches^^bro of hospital where she was supervisor of UTTOs for several years. She also did private duty in nursing in Camden Charles Team of Fort Worth. Texas,'f«r several years and was nurse at the and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from tho Lyttleton Street MethodtsT i-hurch at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. In terment was In Quaker cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev Kendall mill for the past 20 years. She was married to Dr. McCAskill In 1923. Surviving her are Ibur step-chil dren: Mrs. Olln Waters, Charleston; Mrs. Kimble Wilson. Camden; Mrs. James Sheorn, and Miss Margaret Mc- J. B. Caston and the Rev. A. D. Me- CaskUl. Camden; an adopted son, Wll- Arn. Active pallbearers were S. W. Van- Landlngbam, John T. Edwards. Mar lon Williams, N. C. Arnett, Henry G. Garrison and Lambert DePass. Honorary pallbearers were W. J. Mayfield, C. J. Shannon, Jr., R. M. Kennedy, Jr., Ciol. E. C. vonTresekow, Dr. John W- Corbett and Dr. A. W. Humphries. PARTY AT OFFICER’8 CLUB LA8T TUESDAY The Officer’s club at the Court Inn was* the scene of a party on 'Tuesday Ji^a B. Arrants Wins D.A.R Honors A marriage of much interest in Cam- Pleasantville, N. Y.. bingo prize was aJ^d ^to^the cirl in each state who den was that of Miss Mildred Keith awarded Mrs. M. 0. Muller. At ten -- — - and Pvt. William Clyde Herrin, on o’clock delicious refreshments were. J,/** of Jan. 22, which was solemnized by served by ths members of the Circle bur Connell. Camden; one sister, Mrs. W. M. I.Awrence, Angler, N. C.; three brothers. B. R,. L. W. and C. li. Con nell, all of Camden; an adopted broth er, Ralph Connell, with the U. S. Army overseas, and several nelcee and nephews. Funeral services were held Wed nesday at 5 p. m. at the Wateree Bap tist church. Rev. John Dabney, assist ed by Rev. Henry Collins of the Metho dist church, officiating, with burial in Quaker cemetery. Bearers were Mar vin M. Reasonover. J. C. Ewing, W. L. Sanders, Wiley Sheorn. Netties Lind say and W. B. Veresn. Docia McCaskill wag beloved by All who knew her. She was untiring in all work of a charitable or civic na- afternoon when the wives of the offl- ter of Mr. and Mrs. T-^ M- Keith of !success ^ delightful affair. cerg oT'llre ‘BflB AAFFTD, entertain- ed at a Stork Shower, honoring Mrs. Joseph Riley, wife of Capt. Joseph R. Riley. Twelve of the honoree’s most intimate friends were invited and the many lovely gifts brought by them were presented her. Tempting re freshments were served at 5 o’clock Probate Judge N. C. Arnett in the to the 16 individual tables. Mrs. D B. presence of a few close -friends. j Kirkland was in charge and with her Mrs. Herrin is the youngest daugh-‘committee was responsible for the Reyolu^n.' ItAch school selects one long tenure of office with the Mrs. Buelah Dempster Hicks of Kershaw, and Miss Nancy Dawson Dempster of Ashboro, N. C., were the week-end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dempster, Lyttleton street. Sgt. Guy Mayer, who has been serving with the Armed forces over- .seas, is stationed at Fort Bragg, N. ('. His wife and baby are moving to Fayetteville for the length of hii stay. Pvt. Bynum Neese and Mrs. Neese are visiting friends here this week. lYt. Neese is stationed at Aberdeen lYoving Ground, Md., and Mra. Neese ii4 staying at her home In Asheville, N. C. Mrs. McKain Richards of Bennetts- ville, is spending sometime here with Mr. and Mfsr ■^r"07"ihdianlhi,"'Jr. Her husband, (Apt. McKain Richards, is stationed In the South Pacific with the Marines. William Watkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Watkins, Laurens St, left on Wednesday, Feb. 9, for the re- 4eption center at Fort Bragg, N. C. He is the brother of the Misses Kate, Susie and Mary Watl^ns and Mrs. J. Corbett Boykin (Lonlse Watkins). CpI. William DeLoache Nettles of Camp Sibert, Ala., spent three days here this week with his wife ’ (Ellen Little) and daughter, Mary Margarette »nd his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Xeiiles, Laurens street—^- Mrs. Warren Roland (Betty Bol- neau) and daughter* Pamela Wheeler, TilTlved on Tuesday from Miami Beach, Ha., for a visit with Mrs. Roland’s father. Major Charles Boineau, add Mrs. Bofneau. Boykin. (Adet Itoland fa being transferr^ from Miamt Beach to Nashville, Tenn. Lugoff. She graduated from Camden i High school in the class of '43 and jCvlvill QaA now employed at the Westwn Auto jtvjlv 111 XV Store. Pvt. Herrin, a former native Johnston, is now serving in the army and is stationed in San Francisco, California; ' 01A Happy Daddy John Schnell, Mrs. Geo. O’Neal, Mrs.iMRS. JULIAN 8ANDER8, JR. M. A. Clay, Mrs. Chas. Broome,.Mrs. Frank Bean, Mrs. E. D. Mlnietta, Mrs. A. W. Habeeb, - Mrs. W. B. Buford, ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. Julian Sanders, Jr., entertained the members ot her bridge club on Sylvia Kay RwiWr who will be rne vr-CBmSen'lSIgE'school, editor-in-chiof year old on St. Valentine's day, Mon day, Feb. 14, has never seen her daddy, who is Private William D. Russ. Private Russ bas been over seas for the past 18 months but is hoping that before another six months atleroMn « mo h<rao or j.,, ,„p,ed. „u and her houseguest. Mrs. W. R. Pahs, who with Major Fabs, lived in C-am- den last year. HENRY SAVAGE, 8R„ CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Henry Savage, Sr,, hblDVed citizen of Camden, celebrat^ his 80th birth day OB Butiday, Feb. 6, at his home on Union street. A surprise dinner party was given him by his children who arrived on Sunday to celebrate this occasion. 22 of the 26 children, grandchildren and In-Aws attended, among who were Mrs. John EMmunds Mrs. Julian Sanders, Sr., at Hagood. Special guests included Mrs. John Taylor, Mra. C. M. Hunter, Mrs. George Taylor and Mrs. Alton l^own. Table prizes were won by Mrs. .William* D. Nettles and Mrs. Lana Woodcock. Delicious refreshments were served at the cohclusion of the bridge game. Tfieten SBYagS) of Spartanburg, * Mra. Most Wonderful Waftrworka,” Mcm- Langford Warren (Hope Savage) of hers are asked to bring short garden Cohasaet, Maaa., Mra. John Moyie of,poems or verses, original or other- Evanston, 111., Mra. R. W, LaRoche wise. There will be a prise for the (Florence Savage) of Charleston and beat arrangement of evergreens, her. (Amden, and Alexander and Henry rles or "cones may be used, but no Savage, Jr., of (Amden. flowws. granted a furlough and the opportuni ty of returning to the United States and seeing his attractive daughter. The mother of little Sylvia is the former Miss Ruth Blackwell, who with her daughter, are IjivThg wlffi Mr. and Mrs. G. Q. Blackwell at Hermitage llilll village. GARDEN CLUB TD MEET MDNOAY .The Garden club will meet Monday, Feb. 14, at 4 p. m. with Mrs. R. W. Pomeroy at “Cedarknoll.” Mrs, Devine _____ will speak on phu^ ‘^ThB WorlA’JzWiejr tare tw Otter children, twltai qiRTH ANNDUNCEMCNT Mr. and Mra. Glenn Speaks an nounce the birth of a son Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Camden hospital. Mra. Speaks Is a former Virginia Fisher. boys. Robert Cocking, Bingllsh, was the first to die In a parachute accident when he leaped from a balloon In London. 1887, his parachute having closed in mid air. girl. This year Camden high school selected Julia B. Arrants. _AJth.ough. .onlg-ilfteen years-of age, Julia B. is the leading student in Cam den high school. From the time she entered school she has won honors for scholarship. She attended Charlotte- Thompson prior to coming to Camden to enter the seventh grade. Julia B. There are few remaining Mo-slema lL5r!^ni»L^»-NAtton£aiia»-C»^%-BeTgra"dFiHd a delapWated mosque. * Kendall mill brought her into the family life of the., mill village where she was held in deep affection and admiration. Of pleasing and comfort ing personality . she . numbered her friends and > admirers by the hun dreds. ot the school annual, and was presi dent of the Junior class. Julia B. is about 6 feet, 3 inches tall, has dark 'brown hair, and eyes that attract everyone, as one is green and the other Is brown. She has a good personality and is very coopera tive in every respect We, of (Amden high school, are very proud of Julia B., and know that she is best suited for the honor of be ing chosen_tO represent our sehool la the D.A.R. roster of outstanding stu dents In the schools of South Carolina. The gUnt^bees of India are as large as field crickets. Private Duty Nurses Pay Raised Rates for Private Duty Nureee In Kerehaw County will bo Increased S1J)0 for oaoh olght-hour day, begin ning February 15th. The general scale adopted was: General Nuralhg, $5LB0 for eight bourir Dbatetrical, Insane, Tubercular Con tagious and Aleohollo Caaee, 17.50 per eight‘hour day, ineludlBf nursea meals,* Colenie Irrigetlona, 88JX>; Hourly Nursing, flJO for firat hour and 80 cents for each additional hour. • # #••• - J B«]r War Bonda and Stamps COMING ATTRACTIONS —^AT— Camden Theatre FRIDAY^AT., FEB. 11-12 Rosalind Russell and Brian Aheme “WHAT A WOMAN” Added: Comedies SAT., FEB. 12, 10t30 Show Allan Joner, June VincenL Kean, The Kings Men and iSsur Society Girls In— “SING A JINGLE” iPOPOoaoaoooDOoooooDOOOOC SUNDAY, FEB. 13 Bob Haynes, Joyce (Ampton, Tim Ryan and Lynn Merrick “SWING OUT THE BLUES” MON..TUES., FEB. 14-15 Samuel Goldwyn’s ‘THE NORTH STAR” Ann* Baxter. Dana Andrews, Wal ler Husigm sad Ann Harding WED.-THURS., FEB. 16-17 The first smashing drama of Jnva- alle delinqnwicy to reach the tcreen. The truth about kida left OB their own. “WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN” , Qalq Storm and Jac^ Csejiw 'V ^ And there’s nothmf she cotild^ appreciate more than a loweif SL VsJentme’s Da^ floral remaniii^ace! A heautilal gift of .flowers expresses 7o«r-sentimesiU far more eloqnently thsm mere words. We have a wariety of tho chosoei blossoms ciF this seasoei. . . bonquets and corsayes . . . rsady to fill yoer holiday gift order. We can dethrst* by messeager if yon place year order eerly. COMPORTAiLC AND PRACTICAL To K0*p You Flower Pmh v Now tmd Through Summer Your isvorile Brentwooda* ... always ready to take vou eomloitably and preftUy through your Mtsy days. Youll love the new candy seriped aeersacksrs, the printed ginghams, duonlmys sed bfjedrioths the csar-pwHr- bf shH^aist and hutton-front modMs. AB are attnagtively trianacd and washable, of coarse. Aad pek^ •o.yon can have several! 9-4i. 211 East LaaQma Street 193 •isf.u.s.PsLoe. \.