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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1928. •- Thone Us the Names of 'lour Visitors, or Other Items of Local O ^ , /■ 4 . • *. Interest for This Column. Misses BeBee and Mary Patterson are visiting relatives in Columbia this M’eek. - . ' *' ^ ", r>* * . - ’ ! Dr. and Mrs. “Max” Bronson and Mrs. R. L. Bronson spent Friday in Augusta shippping. Mrs. Charlie Brown, Jr., lone, returned gust a hospital Tuesday. . 4 and baby, Lillian lone, returned from an Au- . J. J. Huggins, of Barnwcil route 1, subscribed to The. People-Sentinel whil in the city Monday. CELEBRATES SIXTH BIRTHDAY. * IVfiss Gene Peeples, the attractive little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.^George Peeples, entertained about thirty of her little friends Tuesday afternoon with a Valentine birthday party, the occasion being heir sixth birthday. A number of games were played and several contests enjoyejd, the winners being Mildred Compton, Sonny Patter son and Marjorie Brown. During the afternoon the hostess served punch and cake.; / Mr. aryl Mrs. Clark McCaslan, of St. Mattnews, were the guests of Barnwell relatives Sunday. Postmaster W. M. Harris, of Barn well, attended the Republican State Convention in Columbia Thursday. W. T. Towne, of the Elko sectrbn, callejd at The People-Sentinel office Tuesday to renew his subscription. Floyd Creech and little son, of Barnwell route 1, were visitors at The People-Sentinel office Tuesday. J. Julien Bush and Solomon Blaitt are attending the; meeting oy the State Bar A dav. MRS. BRONSON ENTERTAINS FOR 1EACHERS. Mrs. Robt. L. Bronson entertained Saturday afternoon with two tables oC Bridge in honor of tfle teachers of the Barnwell .High School. The Valen tine Lpirit was reflected in the decora tions, prizes and favors. The rooms, were lovoly in red carnations and ferns. The high score prize, a heart- shaped/box of candy, was won by M’ss Anny Mood, and the consolation, also teart-shaped box of candy, was cut Miss Frankie Harley., After the games, the hostess served ,dc4ightful refreshments, consisting of block cream and angel food cake. enoymg Mrs. Connor’s hospitality were Mrs; Johnson Hagood, Miss Blanche Porter, Miss Pauline Holman, Miss £11^ Louise Modair, Miss Mary Patterson, Mr*.- L. B. Witherspoon, Mrs R. G. Herndon and Mrs. LeRoy Molair. 7 VALENTINE SPIRIT AT BRIDGE CLUBS. , Mrs. Perry A. Price charmingly en tertained the members of the Wednes day Afternoon Bridge Club ieist week, the decorations and favors beting in keeping with the Valentine season. After the usual number of rounds had been played, it was found that the high score prize, a deck of bridge cards in unusual design, had been won by Mrs. J. Norman Anderson, a nd the consolation,-sepre pads, wts cut hy Mrs. George Batten, Jr. of Montclair, N. J. During the afternoon the hos tess served a salad'course with cof fee. Another social event of last week in which the spirit of Valentine pre dominated was thc» meeting of the Smart Set Bridge Club with Mrs. LeRoy Molair. Mrs.-D. B. Wither spoon won the, high score prize and was presented with a heart-shaned boudoir pillow, while the-consolation, a red .silk heart-shaped box of candy, was cut by Miss Ella Louise Molair. Grapefruit salad with coffee j-Ipas served. . C. K. Chreitzberg, Educational Dir ector, Grand boydge of South Carolina, A. F. M., will visit several towns in Barnwell County next week for the purposo of delivering lecture^ on Masonry. The meeting at Dunbarton, which will be held in the aefilDol audi torium, is open to the public and a cordial invitation is extended every body to attend. Mr. Chreitzberg’s itinerary is as follows: Olar, Monday, Feb. 20th. Dunbarton, Tuesday, Feb. 21st. Blackvitle, Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Barnwell, Thursday, Feb. 23rd. Williston, Friday, Feb. 24th. ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel. ?*^»< , rt* # !* , 0 M 0K**I* , ***I***' M fr*;**?*»**I**^*C***' M fi M C**»***'* # »**»* / - v Mrs. Angus Patterson’s Ira by, o! in Barn- to her Cornell. inson Hagood has accepted position as chemist with a . large con cern in Elizabethtown, N. J., and —«.i T x . will lye joined in the near future ’ey his family. Perry Price MUSIC STUDY CLUB • - r ~* r " ’ 4 . MET MONDAY. The Barnwell Music Study Club met Monday afternoon wit|i Miss Ella Louisu Molair. “The Bohemian . . * -2 ..... — Girl” was the oper a under discussion, and the following delightful program was enjoyed: The Story—Miss Rosalie Spann. Vocal Solo, “I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls”—Mrs. S. B. Mo'seley. j^iano Solo, “Selections from thb Bohenvrr Girl”—Mrs. J. M. Brodie. Vocal Solo, “Then You’ll Remember Me”—Mrs. Perry A. Price. -The March meeCng will be held with the Beethoven Music Club, which wi 1 ! present the m oerrapi. ? Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y v d Colds Relieved with Vapors Snuff Vicks up nose or melt in hot water and inhale vapors _«?/VAPOR UB Over t*Million Jars UseoYtAW BEAUTY SHOPPE EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO BEAUTY. . % Phone 117 P. W. Stevens Optometrist and Optician Office in Jewelry Store Barnwell, South Carolina Barnwell, S. C. $ Twelve years experience as ,1 „ _ . . specialist examining eyes and fitting glasses, plus two years as optical specialist for U. S. Naval Hospital, Parris Island, S. C„ .at yaur service. POLICY j ' ■ i' of U- PROCRESS ; A STATEMENT by GENERAL MOTORS A '■ \ X- I Miss Rosalee SpJlnn spent the w’eek- end with Miss Dolly Lawton in Estill. They were accompanied home by Miss Lawton, who is their house guest this week. —— MRS. ALPHEUS CONNOR ENTERTAINS. Mrs. Solomon Blatt, Mrs. Edgar A. Brown and Mrs. S. B. .Moseley went up ;o Co'nmbia yesterday (Wednes day* to atte-nd the production of the Amelrican opera, “The King’s Hench man.” Mrs. Alpheus Connor entertained j Monday affertioon with - two-tables j bridgti. After enoying a number of j games, it was found that Mrs. R. G.. Hei^fclon had won the high score prize, a boxSpf stationery, while the consola tion, a poem, “The Golden Hour,” was cut by Miss Mary Patterson. The hostess served a salad course*. Thosc^ FOR SALE CUCUMBER, CANTALOUPE AND WATERMELON SEEI* —Buy your Cucumber Seed from the grower’s representatives— Get the Genuine—“THE HENDERSON,” bought direct from Peter Henderson and Co., and “KIRBY,” bought from I. N. Simon and ‘Son, put up in 1 poupd original packages. : — * 1 to 5 pounds at $1.25 per pound. 5 to 25 pounds atr $1.15 per pound. . 25 to 100 pounds at $1.00 per pound. 400 pounds at 05c por pound. " ^ ^ Rice’s Perfect© Cantaloupe Seed at $1.00 per pound. ' ^ ‘Irish Grey, Excel and Watson Watermelon seed 80c per pound. Simon Brown’s Sons BLACKVILLE. SOUTH CAROLINA: v . Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buckingham. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buckingham and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Ash ley and daughter and Mrs. Mitt Dun bar, of Ellenton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Julien Bush Sundav. "i rl— Come, everybody, to . the Barnwell " Baptist church Friday night, February 17th, at 7:30 o’clock. Dress tacky and enjoy lots of fun. An old fashion box party will be the attract! n. Ladies -»nd girls, bring boxos of delicious eata^fes; men andTjoys, fill your pock- nts with change. * The many Barnw-ell friitids of P. H. • Owens- will he glad to learn that he has-improved in health to the extent ' that he will reopen his garage and repair shop next Monday. It will be ^ remembered t^t Mv.Owenswas in ‘ jured Tn an autoTtiofiFfe" a,?cfdeht h?4v town several months ago. X / 1 ' / T A / i ^ For Several Months We Have Been Stocking a Wonderful Assortment of Furniture The Rev. Howard Cady, of Summ : t, N. J., is a visitor in the city this week, coming down to pack and ship his furniture, wh.ic.h.,.Jiaa..he.e,n stored '4iere since his resignation as rector of the Church of the Holy Apostles abort a year ago. He ha^ many ~ frends here who were glad to see him again. *V .T is 4he policy of Gen eral Motors to maintain continuous improvement^ in every one of its car divisions^ with nointerrup- . tion in production. This means that you enjoy the benefits of new engineering developments promptly a8 <>soon as they have been thoroughly tested on the 1245-acre Proving Ground. It-means that you can note order the new Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Oakland, Buiek* LaSalle, Cadillacr,' or CMC Truck, and receive immediate delivery. Behind this policy of continuous improvement is an organization so widespread and resourceful that it can make and sell quality automobiles more economically than any automobile manu facturer in the world. In the north and south it I6gs and mills its own lumber. In the east it makes its own ball bearings and radiator^ In the middle west i produces its own plate glass. Its plants are bus in 33 important American cities. From almost 5,000 suppliers, its materials are obtained—steel by the hundreds of thousands of tons—wire by the tens, of thousands of miles— upholstery by the acre—nuts, holts and washers . fey the millions. Its sales and service take place through 33,000 dealers. More than 275,000 families look directly to General Motors for their liveli hood—almost a million and a half men, women and children in every community in the land. —Meaning so much to somany, General MoTors has felt a supreme obligation to look ahead. • Are there methods by which General Motors cars can be better built to better serve? t Are there new ideas which can increase the utility and pleasure and safety of motoring? 7 Are there new 'materials which can add to owner satisfaction? ; , Such are the questions that all General Motors Y v * •. # WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE CLUB. Mrs. George Batten was hostess to the mombors of the Wednes^lay^ After noon Bridge Club Monday afternoon of this week. The high scorej^rize, a pair of silk hose, was won by Mrs. Perry A. Price, and the consolation, also a paiir of silk hose, was. cut by Mrs. R. S. Dicks.* During thei after noon, delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. GeorgeJr., of Montclair, N. J., was an out-of-town^ guest. Y Y v t Y J . X Y Y Y Y Y £ Y Y Y Y Y Our, Stock is complete in every detail. We are prepared to ■ / e take care of your needs promptly, whether you want a complete LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM or BED ROOM* SUITE, or JUST AN OCCASIONAL pfECE. ( We believe that we have the most remarkable furniture values ' _ ■ % / - ■ ’ .... ever offered in this part of the State. Hundreds of smaller items also at rock-bottom prices. Come and see these BARGAINS. 1 : ? t D. REID Barnwell Varnville Y ♦I# ( engineierft have always asked. The answers have made it possible, year after year, to offer an in creasing measure of beauty in design, modem .performance, riding comfort and distinct style. Thus in every price class, from Cadillac to Chevro let, pu re hasers are-eons tan tly benefiting from the General Motors policy of progress. * t GENERAL ROTORS "A car for every pane and purpoee " CLIP THE COUPON f General Motors (Dept. A) Delroit^Mich. 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