The Barnwell people-sentinel. (Barnwell, S.C.) 1925-current, September 07, 1933, Image 3

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Josh Baxley, of Charleston, spent the week-end in Barnwell with his family. Col. Edgar A. Brown was called to Atlanta on professional business last week. .Mrs. J. Julien Bush and Misses Mary and Emily Brown were visitors in Augusta Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Grubbs has returned home from Bluffton, where she at tended a house party. Miss Avis Bloome, of Elko, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Carl Hair, several day s last week. Miss Maude Halford returned home Saturday after a plfcasan^ visit to friends in Charleston. Mrs. Mordecai Mazursky.and two daughters, Paula and Eleanor, have returned home after spending several weeks at Folly Beach. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Widman and little son, of Asheville, N. C., arrived here Friday for a visit to Mrs. Wid- man’s mother, Mrs. J. A. Porte^. Mr. and Mrs. P. 0. Beck, W. M. Brodie and Emmett E. Goodson were the guest s of relatives and friends at Lake Murray, near Columbia Sunday. Mrs. Lena Davies has returned to her duties at Agnes Scott College^ Decatur, Ga., after spending the summer vacation with her son, B. P. Davies, and Mrs. Davies. Mrs. Ida Duncan, of Columbia, spent the week-end in Barnwell with relatives and friends. Mr. and M rs - J- G. Moody, Jr., and son, of Columbia, spent the week-end with Barnwell relatives. Prof, and Mrs. D. H. Eargle and baby, of Lancaster, are the guests of Barnwell friends this week. Mrs. Ralph Smith and little daugh ter returned to their home in Mont gomery, Ala., Monday after a visit to Barnwell relatives. They were ac companied by Mrs. E. H. Girardeau, who will •spend some time with them. Misses Roberta Hudson and Win nie Davis spent Thursday of'last week with Mrs. S. J. Halford. Mrs. H. L. O’Bannon and children are visiting relatives friends in Richmond, Virginia. two and Miss Willie Bush Deason, who has been spending the summer vacation in Barnwell, returned to Ridgeland yesterday (Wednesday) to resume her duties a s a member of the high school faculty. Among those who attended the Sawyer-Stembridge wedding at John ston Tuesday evening were Mrs. Les- sie B. Easterling, Brown Easterling, ' Mrs. Josh Baxley, Mrs. E. B. San ders, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. M. Boul- ware, Mrs. Perry B. Bush, Mr. am Mrs. R. R. Moore, and Miss Claire Dicks. > Mr. and Mr*. Pat Jones of Atlanta, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown. Sr., on Sunday. '1 • Edith and Marjorie Good*< spend Sunday in Columbia the rues of their cousin. Miss Sarah t'rout. J. H. PUELICHER Miss D< rothy RkharJson left this week to enter upon a chaise of study at the Washington Secretarial School. Brn Davies, •>n in i hr ant to Po Jr Bar has i 1 P< ster R. r *« •pte-J a office a, Deason. J1MOK-SM \RT SET BRIDGE CLl'B. Mia. Solomon Blatt was hostess on I Friday morning to the members of the Junior-Smart Set Br*dg«- (Ihb. The high score pnae for club mem- . bers, a box of stationed was won by I 1 Mrs. Charlie Brown, Jr., and the con-j I solatton, a jar of bath salts, wa t cut > by Mrs. Eugene Easterling. The i , ho*'.ess served a salad course with ! iced tea. child At trn this !. and Mrs. ren, llumm ding the W week. J. E. Harley and twj el an i Jaudon. arej orIJ's Fair n Chicago i LITTLE HOY C ELERKATKM SEVENTH BIRTHDAY. >f tli l !n« ■ M Mrs. T n, N. C _ end a few rs. B. P. D D. F gleman, of Burling- arrived here Tuesday to with her sister. st enjoyable of the ities for children was Lungdon A. Cave at 4 ayi Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Black, of C given by Mr her home Friday afternoon, when she entertained about forty little boys and girls celebrating the seventh birthday * m ‘' of her litt.e sop, Tarleton. row Co*tegr, were the week-end ryst« | i f the former's parents, Mr. and i Mr*. J. S. Black. After playing several games the guests were next entertained with a peanut hunt, the prizes being won by Sarah Grubbs and Wingard Carter. Later in the afternoon the little guc*t<i gathered around the table on the lawn t»n which sto <j the beautiful birth day cake, with seven lighted candles. After opening the many gifts of this popular little boy, ice cream sand- | wiches ^re served, all day suckers j being ustnJ as souvenirs. Mrs. T. T. K uik, Mra. Birdie Sin gletary and little daughter, Velerta, Jack Pendarviji and Thomas Miller, all cf Charleston, spent Satuiday with Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Halford. B usinesq riLDERO STRAYED—from G. M. Hogg's place near Ulmer on the night cf August 29th, one small gray mare mule, about 12 years old, weight 700 pounds. A brand on left hind leg. Any information of the whereabouts of thi s rmite writiie appreciated. No- tify J. B. Morris, sheriff, and receive cost of trouble. WANTED: —POPLAR and GUM LOGS. First giade yellow poplar and sweet gum, 16 inches and up. State quantity and name shipping point and we will quote prices. — Southern Veneer Co., Augusta, Ga. 9-7-2tc PRIVATE KIN DERG ARTEN:- Miss Vivia Wiggins announces the opening of"a Private Kindergarten at the Barnwell Methodist Parsonage, beginning Monday, September 11th. Hours: 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 M. $3.00 per month. For further information apply to Miss Vivia biggins, Barn well, S. C. 8-31-2tc LOST:—About three weeks ago, one tan hound dog near Williston. Reward for return to J. W. Patterson, Barnwell, S. C. J , 8-31-2tp. CASH PAID for OLD JEWELRY, whole rr broken gold teeth, gold watches, gold chains, eye glasses, plated an d sterling silver, at Frier- soa Drug" Store, 261 King Street, Qia Heston, S. C. Drop us a card for full information. &-31-C ADVERTISE IN The People- Sentinel. Special Low Prices on all Waves and Beauty Treatments We are offering out work at the following ATTRACTIVE prices for the next two weeks: £10.00 Oil of Tulipwod Wave for $6.50 £7.00 (Genuine) Frederic Vita Lonie Waves for $5.00 150 French Method Waves $2.50 Manicure .50 Facial r .75 Tweeze .23 Eyelash and Eyebrow Dye, each .25 Violet Ray Scalp Treat- ^ ment, each $1.00 Or Six for $5.00 All work done by experienced operators. The Barnwell Beauty Shop Maia Street, Barnwell, S. C By JOHN H. PUELICHBR American Bankers Association B ANKING in its long career has been compelled to withstand many seri ous shocks, but it ran into the most perplexing en tanglement of Ha whole history since the general break down of values In 1929. The commer- clal structure of the entire world seemed to have been shaken from its foundations and the marvel is that the b a n k e r, with everything break- 1 n g d o wn all around him, was able to come through as he has. General business failures, agrlcul tural stagnation, income losses, capi tal losses, inabilities to meet debts and therefore Inabilities of bankers to pay back depositors when loans were not paid, were the reasons, in most instances, for the bank failures. No profession, no department of life is without its weaker elements, but had proper consideration been given to the relatively tew instances in bank ing, had exaggerated and startling headlines been kept in true proportion, had banking not been used as a target for political self-seeking and with vote seeking motives, had unfounded nr mors not been spread the people’s con fidence might have been retained and far less serious would have been their financial losses, for many bank failures were caused that need not have hap pened. There were factors In our banking experience which every earnest banker deplores—factors which many h*< worked years to eliminate, which It was fearfully recognized would sg gravate any difflcult day* which might arise. One of the worst of these was due to political regulation which char tered many banks that should never hare been chartered. That there have been Incompetence and dishonesty in banking is admitted. That the instances that did occur wers used grossly to increase fear in the public mind, we afflrm. We shall con- Unne to strive for higher attainments in our profession and strive for laws that require competence and ability In management. That we cannot leg islate honesty and unselfishness Into either s banker or a borrower must be conceded, but diabooeety. wherever found, should be punished. It U as true la banking as elsewhere that no matter how good the law. disboneet and incompetent men can make It In- effective. Good laws are essential. We must etrive for ever better ones, but their enforcement will come only as the publk recognizee that it to a mat ter not of laws or codes alone but of the meo who administer them. The Public's Part Our people must be brought to real ise that the welfare of our country de pends upon Us banking system, that the strength of the banking system de pends upon the public's faith sod understanding and the vast majority of banks, because of faithful service ren dered. even through the whole of this general breakdown, bad the right to ezpect the trust and confidence of the people. In every great catastrophe, no mat ter wbat Us nature, no matter what Us cause, someonff must be crucified. The banker was ibis time selected. In the late 90's, political agitation started a tirade against the railroads. Some rail roads may have don^ reprehensible things, but the agitation became so general and so violent as almost to destroy one of the fundamental factors In the progress of s country. Today the same thing has been done to the banker. In spite of all that has hap pened. the fact remains that even most of the banks which failed are paying out infinitely better than are Invest ments in almost anything else. Bankers Aiding Agriculture ' State associations of bankers In many agricultural states are giving time and financial support to encour age practices among their farmers that will bring about better farm results. The major activities reported from one state to the Agricultural Commis sion of the American Bankers Asso ciation which is nationally active in promoting this line of cooperation are as follows: 1. Drought relief work: Local banks have played a vital part In this work, being represented on the county com mittees for passing on all seed loans. These committees met practically every day during the spring to pass on the loans in order to get as quick action as possible. A total of 914 ap plications were received and handled by one committee, 833 being granted. 2. Four-H Club work: Bankers helped stimulate 4-H Club work, financ ing many members who otherwise could not have enrolled. They also helped finance fifteen 4-H Club dele gates to the state club convention. 3. Livestock feeding: The banks co operated with the Extension Service in the state and the railroads In in creasing the amount of livestock feed ing. Assistance was given the feeders ic seririi-j finances for their feeding operations. i 4. Crop Improvement: The bankers took part in the crop standardization program of the Extension Service and encouraged the farmers to use pure seed, and in many cases made loaaa tor this purpose. THE BANK OF BARNWELL, Barnwell, S. C. A \ Statement of Condition Aug. 31, 1933 RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts, made up of 52 different notes with short maturities .. $19,668.77 V Distribution of above loans: Notes from $ 1.00 to $ 100.00 —23— Notes from 101.00 to 200.00 — 9— Notes from 201.00 to 400.00 — 9— Notes from 401.00 to 800.00 — 4— Noteg from 801.00 to 3000.00 — 7—i (- $ 1170.00 1481.27 2741.50 1956.00 12320.00 $19668.77 Security to above loans: Notes secure^ by Bonds and Stocks readily marketable—$8099.00 Notes secured by Warehoused Cotton not exceeding 6c per pound 2449.00 Notes secured by Other Collaterals 3993.27 Notes secured by Two or More Signers 1327.50 ( Notes secured by City Obligations 3800.00 $19668.77 United States Government, State of South Carolina and County Bond g 57,796.32 Cash on Hand and Due from Banks 118,074.61 Bank Building, Fixtures and Equipment 5,000.00 gt dk ■■■■ $200,538.70 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid in ..... .... 9 25,000.00 Surplus Paid in ...... ........... ...—.... 2,600.00 Undivided Profits 4.899.19 Reserve Fund 1,778.82 Deposits Subject to Check ........... .... 139,920.99 Saving, Deposits ... - 25,996.00 Certified Checks * 300 00 Cashier’s Check* ............ ............ ........................ ......... 143.70 $200,538.70 IF TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARDS COULD TALK Hy \f. Q. Benmrker. MANAi.ER BROWN & BUSH A ttoraey a-a (• La v J* BROWN-BUSH BUILDING BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA Southern Bell Telephon* and Talefraph Co. w ••aooaaaoaaa • • PRACTICE IN STATE AND FEDERAL OOURTS How loterssting U would bo if a telephon* switchboard could talk. Wa would get a picture of the Inti mate dally life of our community. A signal appears on th* switch board. "Number please” says the operator, and comes an excited voice. “Operator, please, quick I want 476 — Dr. Brown.“ There’s a flash of quick moving hands and “central'' has Dr. Brown on the wire. Another signal, and it’s Johnny Green calling Mary Doe, and it’s likely those lines will be busy for some time. “Number pi east,” and this time a stock buyer, to calling a distant city about a earload of hogs. Then It's Farmer Brown calling in a hurry for the town veterinary. His prize jersey cow to sick. Then come a string of signals in quick order. Several women are calling friends to organize a church social. In the midst of this flurry a long distance call comes for Mrs. Jackson. Her married . son, a hundred miles away, Is calling to give the news that “It’s a boy.’* So on and on in never ending succession the signals come in while "central” sits at her post and with deft hands and sympathetic understanding weaves them togeth er to foibn the fabric of the social and business life of the community. As some one so well expressed it, “Central and her switchboard are the nerve center of our community’a ‘life.’ ’* The telephone plays a leading part in ev ery phase, station and activity of life. We turn to it in emer gencies. It is a means of banishing loneliness, a comfort and protec tion at all times. Probably that's why people say the value of tele phone service outweighs the small cost. Ask for our free 64-page Illus trated book. Magic of Communlc*- tioa. It tells how tbs telephone, radio and television work, and other interesting things. A Number of— Good Farms in Barnwell County for Sale—Cash or Terms. Phone or write W. P. WILLIAMS, Wagener, S. C. NOW is the Time— ... 1 To have your Rugs Cleaned. We are equipped to clean any size Rug up to 9x 12. r r IN KEEPING WITH PRICES OF OTHER COMMODI TIES, WE ARE FORCED TO RAISE OUR PRICES ON SUITS AND DRESSES TO 50 CENTS BEGINNING THURS DAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. , . ' • • Mt Plexico’s Dry Cleaners Barnwell, S. C. Send Us Your Job Printing On