Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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y •r 5 Wm "*1 tA ■■'. ... \-- PAM POUR THI CAMDEN CHRONiCtE, CAMDEN, tOUTM CAWOttNA, PmDAVi«. JANUARY II, ■f H- ••- y i. * ' : t % ) - r jj' I I JAKE HAYNES IS VOTED THE BEAUTY CONTEST WINNER AT ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT PARTY lions Club Sponsors an Even* ing of Fun and Laughter At Tavern Members of the Lions club, tbeir ladies and a number of inrited guests took over the Thomas Tav* em last Thursday evening and for aeveul hours the fun was fast and farhws. - - 'The group, numbering over 70, gathered for a sumptions chicken dinner, prepared by Mile. Elizabeth Thomas, who has never failed to give the club members a feast ala royale. This was no exception for . everything was smacklngly de- llclons. The Lions expressed their ap preciation to Lion G. B. Clancy, . who was responsible for the fine float that the club sponsored in the Christmas parade. Mr. Clancy was presented with a suitable gift by Praeldent John Stover. Pour Lionesses, listed on the se lect^ list, were presented with gifts by President Stover. The 'ladies were Mrs. J. T. Haynes, Mrs. J. M. McDowell, Mrs. John Stover and Mrs. Henry Norris. President Stover introduced Rev J. B. Caston, who responded to a request for a few words, with re marks in his usual Jocular yet serious vein. Pollowing the banquet the fun started, first on the aggenda of amusement being a Coca-Cola drinking contest in which three ladies sought to take title honors through imbibing Coca-Cola from bottles equipped with rubber nip ples. Mrs. Floyd Boykin distanced her competitors, Mrs. Dallas Ma honey and Mrs. Christy Rogers in this classic. In the roasted peanut contest, Laurie Melllchamp group consisting of Lion Clancy, Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. K. Brown, Mrs. Mills Allen, IJOB Allen Morris and Mrs. Hammond were returned winners. This event was conducted by Lion Joe Kelly and his committee mem bers. Perhaps the high light of the evening program was the beauty contest In which men—not women —were contestants. The, Judges, Mrs. Adams. Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Hoffman. Mrs. Tdttlejohn, Mrs. El liott and Mrs. Ren Brown had a difficult time to select the hand somest man in the room but finally decided on Jacob Barrymore Haynes, surveyor of tasty and lucious hamburgers at the Colonial lunch. Jake’s fine profile won the hearts of the Judges and he was presented with a most interesting white cake, the presentation being made by Mayor F. N, McCorkle. Mr. Haynes’ efforts to cut this cake provided the crowd with plenty -of laughs. ’The final event of the evening was the cake walk In which—all present with the exception of the members of the entertainment com mittee took part. This event was won by Mrs. Ken Brown, her intri cate and Astaire like stepping win ning the plaudits and decision of the Judges, Ed Hoffman, Fred West and Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas. Guests at the banquet and fun festival were Mayor and Mrs. F. N McCorkle, Mr. and Mrs. FVank Montgomery, Rev. J. B. Caston. Rev. and Mrs. George K. Way. Mrs. Dozier Davis, Mrs. Lesta Clark and Luther B. Fields. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES IN 194« In 1946 the Camden employment ofice, which services Kershaw and Lee counties, harndled applications for work for 1,260 unemployed per sons. Of this number 599 were placed In employment, according to a statement from Mrs. Elizabeth T, Cox, manager. Personnel trained to counsel applicant! who have soine employment problem, such as being undecided in a Vocational choice or making a change In their field of work, rendered this particular ser vice to 193 applicants. During the past year the njum- ber of persons contacting the of fice In these two counties was 27,- 868. This figure Included 366 vet erans who are self-employed and filed claims on a monthly basis for the Servicemen’s Readjustment Al lowance to assist .them in becoming established in their new enter prises. ? -- — -- --.r Sells Interest. In Lumber Co. Mrs. J. R. Belk has sold her in- terept in the Camden Lumber com pany. She wishes to thank the many customers who have made the com pany a sohcess since it was organ ized 2.5 years ago by her late hus band, J. R. Belk. Yes... We’rei^aving Fun Waltz Me Around Again, Willie ^ Amfrico*! lowRst pric«d flnt wcrtchl CMUfTON 21.75 - ^ .YMSIA *22,50 ices Include Federal Tax 100.00 The Hoffer Company JEWELERS and OPTOMETRISTS HOME DEMONBTRATION CLUB OF DeKALB MEETS The DeKalb Home . Demonstra tion club held Its January meeting at the home of Mrs. John Napper, with Mrs, C. H. Hayes, assistant hostess, on Monday, January 13, at 3 o’clock. • Despite the inclement weather 13 club women and three visitors were present. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. F. A. Watts. “America" was sung. Devotional was conducted by Mrs. Hayes. Minutes of the November and De cember meetings were read and approved.. Annual dues were col lected. The secretary was asked to make a new roll and send to the county agent. One new mem ber was enrolled, and Miss Lane, new assistant agent, was present. Our club Is proud of the facL that ope of its members. Mrs. O. J. Smyrl, is president of the State Council of. Farm Women, and at this time she gave a very interest ing report of her trip to tl^e Na tional Council of Farm Women which met In Omaha, Neb., In De^' cember. Mfs. H. J. Smith, chairman of exterior beautification, had charge of the program for the afternoon, and bad as guest speaker. Mrs. L. I. Gulon of Lugoff, who Is a leader in state garden club work, and a recent president of state clubs. She had as her subject. “Beautification of Home Grounds." Miss Fewell distributed circulars on "South Carolina Vegetables for Health.’’ The hostesses served a salad course, sandwiches, cake and coffee. Liberty Hill News Mrs. A. M. MacLauchlin and daughters of Chester attended a lecture at the church on FYiday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Curry, a .missionary to China. They were ac companied by Mrs. Stevenson. John R. McCrae of New York at tended church service here on Sun day and sang a solo while offering was taken. Mrs. R. J. Wardlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pressley, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wardlaw, Jr., and sons, visited their aunt, Mrs. L. J. Perry of Spartanburg on Sunday. _ David Higgins of the navy, sta tioned near Washington, spent aev- eral days here last week with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Hig gins, Misses Clara and Louise Johnston were in Great Falls Sunday to see their aunt, Mrs. Jobpiston. Students Pat and John Thompson and John Belton Cureton are he*’* for a few days between semesters. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cunningham visited their relatives, the McDow ells, and report them as recovering nicely from flu. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clements visit ed their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Freeman of Columbia on Saturday evening. The election on Tuesday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Redfeam was very quiet. Hon. R. M. Kennedy, Jr., running without opposition received the entire light vote, only 18. Mrs. Cope Bridges and Miss Rosa Bennett of Heath Springs was here on Friday to attend an address cn China by Rev, Curry, a missionary. O. R. Clements spent the week- Now Is The Tiine To. ■. MODERNIZE We h«Te materiaU on hand to take care all ord«r» placed with un. Not only do we have materials, hut we offer expert workmanship. Let us modernize your kitchen with cabinets-'from floor to ceil ing, saving you time, space and work. 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Major A1 jd speed flyer, Pullt- iner and head of the .'tment of the Golf 1 disclosed this week, nencoorage cross-conn- h unusual air tour Is olt of s plane of 185 Several thou- ’hots from all over expected to take gA. Pilots will use - especially work- ,iy to Florida, all ze at Orlando, fp city to both Florida’s east and wesf^j^ coasts. Tattoo, the military b^i^gie call, was originall the signal to .end the evenings beer drinking. ADVANCE r A . 7 11 KJLL$tl, 48 INJURED In 89 Traffic AccidenU in Souffi Carolina LAST WEEK. When Accidunts overtak« you And you know not what to do— A policy with ua, wo promiae. Is the meana to aee you through. Our cowage includea practically every dent poaai^^®- ** LOW. The TIME to ocl is NOW—Ask ua about tha /'MASTER” poli^/ Truly, “In all the World no Finer Accident Can, tract” DAVID ft BADM, AGEN( ‘3’ Vivid Printif! Lingerie Blanks! 8.95 to 2450 Fashion - fresh dresses to ^ catch all eyes now thru , Spring! 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