Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ggSg!St*-S*!gBj!_ig«jTw_CAWW.iNA. Mihav, piciiiibeb k S O C I t T \ / T«lepkoiM 29 yi» Cfttherine Sheorn, student at wSuTrop CoUege. la at home S^klney Jones of the Universi ty *5 S. C. spent the week-end in ^^erlck W. Mullen of the Univer- N. C. was at home^ during the •^^Charles De Loache is at home hi* after/ serving three wMn overseas. • Caroline Richardson who has "in Sharon, Connectlcutt return- j home on Wednesdajf. and Mrs. Burwell Capehart and In their cottage at rawieys iswau. ifiM Bltsy Coxe of Converse Col- » IS at gyj -- 15 HL the Court Inn with her ^tter for the Christmas holidays. Ur and Mrs. Arden Lowndes of iiaKlinore have moved Into the old vTHeniKue Home on LytUeton Street iwlan B. DuVal and lltUe daugh- I- have returned from Baltimore where they visited the former’s moth- \t‘. and Mrs. J. W. C. Boylin en tertained the members of the Boykin Hunt Club at an Informal breakfast 00 Sunday morning. Mrs J. R B«ih retTinyid last week from a twe weeks visit with her ioofbter. Mrs. James W. Rush and gr Rush, In Miami, Fla. * Capt. C. C. Jackson arrived home this week for., a 30 day convalescent leave after undergoing an operatioh •t Lawson General Hospital in At- laota. After spending two weeks with his Bother, Mrs. L. L. West, Lt. Lewis L West. Jr., has reported to Qreens- horo to await orders for overseas as- jlgnment as a fighter pilot. Jack Boykin, Sl-c, who Is stationed at the Separation Center .in Cleveland, Ohk). has returned there, after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cor bett Boykin at Laurens Court. Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson are Tisitlng Mr. Richardson’s mother, Mrs. Robert Marye after spending ISO days at Sea Island. They will be in Camden until after the Christmas holidays. Colonel Arthur Metts who has been overseas for several years, has return ed home. Mrs. Metts and daughter, Miss Coy Metts motored to New York to meet Colonel Metts on his irrival there. Lieutenant Randolph W. Kirkland, Jr., who has served for eighteen months with the Paratroopers in the Pacific area, is visiting his graiHl; ■other, Mrs. T. J. Kirkland. He is on terminal leave. Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Smith are tcain making their home in Camden. Mr. Smith has returned to his posi tion at Belk’s Department store, after having served for over three years in the European theater of war with the army. Yates Villepigue, who served with the armed forces over a year in the European theatre has received his discharge from the army. He will con tinue his studies at Clemson CoUege, where he was a student before he entered the service. U. W’llljam L. Jacluon arrived in Cumden this week after receiving his honorable discharge from the army at Camp Fimnin, Tekmr Whwe he has been stationed for the .past 2 years Previous to his selvlce at Camp Fan nin, he served 18 months In the South Pacific with the 37th Infantry Divl- slon where he saw service at Quada- canaL Pvt. “Doc” Lantye Williford. Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Williford, will spend the Christmas season en- route to China. He finished his boot training at Paris Island and basic training at Camp Lejeune, N; C. While there he was selected for spec ial training and received a diploma in code. Before entering the Marines young “Doc” finished the sophomore year at The Citadel. Week-end guests at the home of Mrs. L. L. West, on Halle street, were: Miss Katharine Bartram, of Orlando, Fla., Miss Betty West and room-mate, ' Miss Lina Kenney, of Wlnthrop College, and Capt and Mrs. R. B. Thompson (Laurie West). Capt Thompson, upon leaving here, report ed to Boston, where he will receive his discharge from the Marine Corps, after having served for sometime in the Pacific theatej. 'The friends of Mrs. Nina Baker of Wickford, Rhode Island and nf Mrs. Wllllle Gardiner of Boston and New York were distressed to learn of the death of the- former on October 15th and of the latter on Thanksgiving day. For many years they and theli: families wintered In Camden and oft en visited their sister, Mrs. C. Q. Bu^, who lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. ;and Mrs. A. D. Kennedy at ’’Bloomshtirg”. They lov^ ed Camden and entered into the civic and social life of our town. Much sympathy is felt* for the families. LEGION AUXILIARY HAS A MEMBERSHIP TEA The Membership Tea was a very enjoyable affair. Camden’s talented young musician, Edward 'Thompson, gave several well rendered piano se lections, among which was “Romance’’ by Siblens and Clair de Lune by De- Bussy. Mrs. - Crolley also favor^ us with a ^pleasing arrangement titled “Memoirs of the Old South.” ’The hall was attractively decorated with Autumn flowers in ell their love ly shades of yellow and red. Rel^esbments were served during the afternoon by Mrs. Tindal and her assistants from a lovely appointed table. * ’Greeting the guests were Mrs. Geo. Creed and members. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ENROLLING NEW MEMBERS The American Legion Auxiliary is now enrolling Its membership for 1946, with special invitations going out to women of world war II fam ilies. All women of these famUies are eligible to auxiliary membership as soon as the service members ^ the family Join the American Legion. Wo men who themselves have served in the armed forces also are eligible. Mothers, wives, sisters and daugh ters of those who have died in the service are eligible to gold star mem bership. BRANNON^ROWN •AGP •PV«A> Miss Oralie Brannon became the bride of Arthur Herbert Brown a^ a simple but impressive double ring marrifice rite at the Bethesda Presby terian church on the evening of No vember 29 at 7 o’clock. The ceremony wee performed by Rev. A. D. McAm, pastor, assisted by Rev. J. B. Caston, pastor of the First Baptist church. Palms and floor baskets of white gladioli, with white candles on seven- branch candelebras were effectively used in the church decorations. Wedding music was prbvlded by Mrs. A. D. McAm, organisL who play ed “Because”, “Sweet Bvenink Star” and Schubert’s Serenade prior to the ceremony. ’The couple entered the church to the strains of the Lohen- grip wedding march while Mendels sohn’s Wedding March was played for the recessional. Usher-groomsmen were Sgt Ray mond Harris of Lowry Field, Colorado and Camden, Buddy Denton and Char les Russell. Camden, and Thomas Hunnlcut of Columbia, Ehio Brown, brother-ln-liw of the groom, was the best man, ^ Mrs. Bert Tniesdale, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and the only attendant. She wore a gown of pale pink taffeta and net and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. 'The bride, Who was given in mar riage by her father, was lovely in a wedding gown of white satin, featur ing a sweetheart neckline and long- fitted bodice. Her full graceful skirt extended into a train, while a finger tip veH of bridal illusion fell from a coronet of orange blossoms. She car ried an arm bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. Her only ornament was a gold bracelet, a ^ft of the groom and which had been worn by his mother on her wedding day. Mrs. Brannon, mother of the , bride, wore a dress of black crepe and s cor sage of red roses. Mrs. Brown, mother of the groom, wore A floor length dress of lavendar satin and tulle and a corsage of white gladlgdi. Following the ceremony Mr, and Mrs. (Varies Russell entertained at a reception at their hoipe on Laurens Court. The. rooms were decorated with smllax, large chrysanthemums and lighted candles. Adorning the bride’s table, which was covered with a white linen cloth, was a lovely triple-tiered emboss^ wedding cake! topped with a minature bride and groom. An arrangement of white and yellow chrysanthemums and white lighted candles featured the table dec orations. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Marion Brannon of this city. She is a graduate of the Midway high school and for the past year has been employed as a book.« keeper for the Deluxe dry cleaners. The groom is the son of Mrs. Isabel Brown and the late John S. Brown. He is a graduate of the Camden high school and received his disiharge from the U, S. Army air corps recent ly. Out of town guests at the wedding were Mrs. Frank DuBose of Vam- ville; Miss Louise Poteal of Marion, 14. C.; Mrs. Archie Jenkins, Mias Alva legion auxiliary to MEET The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at four P. M. Friday the 14th, with Mrs. R. B. Chewaing. 1411 Lyt Ueton St Assistant h<ytees will be Mrs. Hughey ’Tindal. M46S COXE MEMBER CONVERSE DANCE CLUB Miss Lois Coxe. daughter of Mrs. Lois M. Coxe of Hobkirk court, has recently been chosen to become a member of the Dance Club at Con verse College in Spartanburg. A total of 27 students were selected on the basis' of competitive tryouts. Miss Coxe is s member of the fr»;ahman class at Converse this year. Red Cross Notes Sadie K. von Tresekow BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. R. E. Barnes honored her daughter, Martha, last Friday after noon, December 7th, on hey tenth birthday with a mdviO p^rty, enter taining thirteen guests.- After the movie they were served hot chocolate and cake at Mahoney’s where the table, covered with a lace tablh cloth, was attractively decorated in Christ mas colors and centered with a birth day cake decorated in red and green with ten candles horning. GARDEN^ CLUB HOLDS MEET On Monday afternoon, the Camden Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Savage, Sr. Mr.. Hack, who is connected with the State Forestry gave an interesting talk on '‘Conser vation’’. After the meeting Mrs. Sav age, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Rippon LaRoach served refreshments. Mrs. J.-B. Zemp, newly elected presi dent of the club presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. T. J. Kirklaqd poured tea. BUCKLEY BALL DEC. 29 Camden society is agdg-these days with everyone watching the mall man in the hope' of receiving a dainty missive which will be the open sea- same to the annual ball to be given at lovely Kamachalka plantation by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Buckley. Invitations to this peak social event of the (Tamden social season were placed in the mail this week. The affair this year will be in the nature of a double anniversary celebration, as it will mark the wedding annivers ary of Mr. and Mrs. Buckley and also the third anniversary of the wedding of their charming daughter, Mary Aloise to Major Benjamin W. Heath. The invitations read "9:30-Danc- ing" and music is to be provided by a string orchestra from Shaw field. CAROF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and grateful appreciation to our many relatives and friends for their kindness to us during our recent bereavement and to them for-v their beautiful floral offering. -> Mrs. Henry Arrants and family Lee and Miss Bnixabeth Smith of Co lombia. Nell Yarborough of Charles ton and Mrs. J, R. Dunn of Sumter. The couple left on a wedding trip to Florida. VISIT mammmr TOYLAND! A Bright Christmas Gift! HAMMER-PEG BENCH 98c * The small fry will have the time of their Uvea hammer ing the bright red and. green pegs into the sturdy , maple bench! For Oimiiiiitiw Cooks! Glass Baking Sets 98c Fuat for the Adulfi! Picture Puzzles 24c 1 Thia is juat wkat she ^ntB for Christmas! An oven-^lasB baldiMr wt Uke motheri^ iriS 4 custard cup^ a cereal Powl and a cohered «erole. After Christmas dinner, Grmndma, Cramps and all the family will have. fun trying to lit the pieces together! The Executive Board meeting of the Kershaw county chapter of the Amer ican ed Cross -was held Wednesday, Dec. t2, at headquarters, at ll o'clock. Mrs. George Stuart, secretary, report ing, The officers reported and the chairmen told ot their work of read justment ,of services now that the war is seejninRly over. Mrs. John Wall, chairm.an of volun teer special services announced that knljlting and sewing would continue, the latter for foreign relief and hos pitals. Mrs. John Villepigue, produc tion corps chairman, cut and assem bled 100 outing flannel nighties for infants and these are ready for dls- tr^ution at (headquarters. Come and sew, please. Mrs. Marvin is chairman of knitting. The home economics de- partident of the high school, pupils under the superintendence of Mrs. Baldwin have undertaken, ^to make all the bed slippers for hospitalized veterans. Home Nursing classes in the city schools and throughout the county are planned according to the compe tent chairman, Mrs. Grainger Gaither. Mrs. Kathleen Muse frotn southeast ern area hapdquarters conferred with Mrs. Gaither on Tuesday. Col. von ’Tresekow reported the hearty response of Camden organiza tions to the plea for “Christmas Stockings” for the hospitalized vet erans at Ft. Jackson and the Vet erans Hospital in Columbia. Com mander Shannon Heath, chairman of the Fond campaign of the Red Cross for 1946, made a full and most inter esting report on his prelimiiuuT work and program from Janusi7'‘*throilgk March. Major General O. H. FrankW^thaa kindly accepted the appointment as co-ehairtnan and committees are be ing formulated and will be announced next week. Mr. Frank Heath will handle this special publicity. MASONS HAVE ENJOYABLE LADIES NIGHT MEETING On Thursday night, the Masons of Camden, celebrated Ladles’ night with a turkey dinner at the Court inn. W Robin Zemp wa» Toastmaster and the Rev. J. B. Caston was principal speak er of* the evening. Clifton McKain sang several solos and also led the group singing. Donald Morrison was chairman4^ the entertainment com mittee, assisted by Dewey Creed and Clifton McKsln. >««S| Arool AA/D///s/l/iOA'£y AfiS t/S(/A/1 y M'y/r£D PL A C£S / > f.’J '"ft Failure to own adequate insurance may separate a lot of money from that bank account. Camden Loan & Realty Co. All Forms of Insbrance FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLOa Camden, S. C. Phone 62 i 1 J 1 tiff. ■ >1, fk. r// Say It With Flowers 9% Call and'see our display of Gut Flowers and Potted Plants. Flowers For All Occasions The Camden Floral Co. 211 PHONES m Mid iM — Hi Ci. I r (>. .*<•• B l ' T f B f 0 1 / O 4k C? Iz Ck 7e^// ecDsaKe DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING //* C. . ♦ ' r-Vx’’- ^4^A(rl 11^ Sft 9V ! ft». M* k ''j / ^ iO ncoo q 1). 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FOR HIM •Wrist Watch •BUIfold •Balt : 1 •Ha Cham Sat •Wat^z Chain •Taorist Sal \ •Gfarat Lightar - •CocJktafl Shalcar FOR HER •Wrist Watch •Dinnar Ring •Diamood Rhig •Com Porsa ^•Silvarware •ToUatSat •Paarb •Jawaby Casas The Nbffer CbnqMmy JEWELERS and OPTOMETRISTS A..' -•, i' / ^ ? t- •rV . ^ . Jt . ?•:. e .