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] a THURSDAY, MAY THfe BARNWELL PEOPLE-SENTINEL, BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA » HBRB AND HBRBABOUT8. • Hugh Bowers spent the week-end at his home in Vamville. C. F. Calhoun, of Walterboro, was the week-end guest of Barnwell rela tives. Mrs. A. A. Lemon, of St. Matthews, spent the week-end at her home in Barnwell. Mrs. J. J. Bell is spending this week in Atlanta with her sister, Mrs. Altman. Mr. and 1 Mrs. Perry B. Bush and daughter, Ellen, spent Thursday in -Columbia. Mrs. R. S. Dicks, of Chapel Hill, N. C., spent several days in Barnwell last week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hair, of the Long Branch section, were thfc guest s of Mrs. Ira Hair Sunday. Don Wright, of Ooola, Fla., is spending some time in Barnwell with Mr. and Mrs. C: G. Fuller. Miss Annie Margaret Zeigler spent the week-end in Denmark, with her mother, Mrs. R. L. Zeigler. Mrs. Robert A. Patterson, Mrs. H. J. Phillips and Mrs. B. P. Davies spent Saturdcy in Augusta shopping. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Herndon and son, of Furman, spent the week-end in Barnwell with Mrs. R. C. Holman. MRS. HOLLAND ENTERTAINS D. A. R. CHAPTER. The members of the Barnwell Chap ter, D. A. R., were delightfully enter tained on Fridby afternoon by Mrs. T f A. Holland. In the absence of the regent, the meeting was conducted by Mrs. B. L. Easterling, vice-regent. After reports from all committees, Mrs. Jones read excerpts from the speech of J. Edgar Hoover to the D. A. R. Convention in Washington re cently. The members entered into a spiiited contest, Miss Anna Walker being the winner. Mrs. P. J. Drew wa s presented with the guest prize. All. officers were re-elected for the ensuing year. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Pearl H. Harvard and Mrs. G. M. Greene, served a delicious salad course, with iced tea. FORMER BARNWELL MAN INJURED IN AUTO WRECK Wilbur Mahaffey, of Blackville, spent the week-end in Barnwell with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ma haffey. . j- Mr. and Mrs. Douglas T. Calk, of Augusta, spent the week-end in Barn well with the latter’s mother, Mrs. E. W. Holman. C. F. (“Buddy”) Calhoun, of Wal terboro, a. former resident of Barn well, escaped possible serious injury Monday afternoon when the Chevro let coach in which he was riding swerved into a ditch about 4 miles from Barnwell on the Barnwell-Wil- fiston highway. Mr. Calhoun was coming from Wil- liston to Barnwell when a hog ran out. from the sidle of the road, and in an effort to avoid hitting the animal, the car was swerved out. However, the hog was struck a glancing blow and thrown into the ditch. Mr. Calhoun, the only occupant of the car, was cut on the left wrist by glass from the window of the car and ^sustained possible fracture of a cou- plKcf ribs. The automobile was badly dama&gid' on the left, side and was pulled int«L a local garage shortly af ter the accident. A passing motorist picked the injured man up and brought him to Barnwell where he received medical treatment. \ Jim Bush, of Hemp, N. C., spent the week-end In Barnwell with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown, Sr. Dr. Elizbeth G. Thomas, of Daven port, Iowa, has returned to her home after a week’s visit to Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Greene. Baynard Ellis, HarryAnderson, Michael Ussery and Buster Peacock spent the week-end in the lower part of the State on a fishing trip. J. P. Scoville spent the week-end' in Abbeville with reltives. He was accompanied home by his wife and little son, who spent last week there. Lieut. W. I. Knox, of Chester, who was stationed here for several months with the local CCC camp, is spending several dbys here with friends. HILDA SENIOR CLASS \ PRESENTS 3-ACT PLAY Mr. and Mrs. Thos. D. Partridge, of Port Huron, Mich., left for their home on Monday after -a delightful visit to Barnwell Ccunty relatives and friends. Mrs. Partridge is the daughter of Capt. J. J. Bell, of Barnwell. Mrs. F. S. Brown. Mrs. P. W. Price, Mrs. Jim Dicks and Miss Anna Walk er attended thj meeting of the Edisto Distr iet Conference on Saturday, held at Rivers’ Bridge. The chapters of Olar end Ehrhardt acted a s hostesses and 1 from all reports the visitors were royally entertained. Dr. L. A. Hart- zog gave a history of the battle at Rivers’ Bridge and other interesting data about the spot. Mrs. L. A. Hartzog was elected director of the Edisto District. e •j f,.r $ WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CONTRACT CLUB. Mrs. Solomon Blatt was hostess to the members of the Wednesday After noon Contract Club at her home on Marlboro Street last w’eek. The high score prize for club members, a handkerchief, was won by Mrs. J. W. Ruff, and the consolation prize, also a handkerchief, was cut by Mrs. Perry A. Price. The high score prize for guest s was won by Mrs. W. J. Bax ley, and she was presented with a deck of cards. Mrs. Calhoun Lemon, a re cent bride, was also remembered by the hostess with a handkerchief. After cards had been laid' aside for the af ternoon the hostess serve^ a delight ful sweet course. Those playing other than club members included Mrs. B. M. Jenkins, Mrs. W. J. Baxley,. Mrs. B. D. Ellis, Mrs Angus Patterson and Mrs. Calhoun Lemon. The closing exercises of the Hilda High School were officially begun on Thursday evening, May 14, when the member s of the senior class present ed! “The Red-Headed Stepchild,” a comedy drama in three acts. A small admission was charged and the re ceipts used to defray the expenses of the class in the preparation of the play. Misses Carolyn Stephens and Frances McCraw, teachers of the school, were in charge of the play. The grammar school will present an operetta, “Down Among the Fairies,” on Friday evening, May 22ndt The operetta is under the direction of Misses Alice DeShields, Mary Lou White and Evelyn Fox, teacher s of th? grammar school. On Sunday evening, May 24th, a sermon to the graduating class will be delivered by Dr. Frank K. Pool, professor of Religious Education at Furman University. The graduation exercises will be closed with the presentation of diplo- n:p. s on Monday evening, May 25th. Silver Tea Enjoyed. The Silver Tea given on Thursday afternoon of last week, at the home of Mrs. L. M. Cave under the auspi ces of the Barnwell Chapter, D. A. R., wa? attended by a large number and 1 the program of music, readings and dancing by the children was thorough ly enjoyed. After the completion of the program in doors the guests re paired to the lovely garden of the hostess in the rear of the home and after watching stunts on the lawn by the children, the guests were served delicious punqh and sweet crackers. * A substantial offering was had at the door which will be used for objectives sponsored by the chap- _____ •i.x.i Lcctg Branch School Closes. The school picnic given on Thurs day of last week by the patrons of the Long Branch School was enjoyed by a large crowd who attendedi, and one of the most sumptous dinners was spread under the large oaks on the school grounds. The popular teach ers of this progressive school, Misses Pearl Owens and Lucile Keel, together with the trustees, Ed Birt, Robert Keel and Luther Black, saw to it that no one went away hungry. After everyone present, had consumed all that they could enough food was left to have fed an equal number. ♦ ♦ Miss Brown to Give Exhibit. Miss Marjorie Brown will" give an exhibit of her paintings at the school house thi a (Thursday) afternoon from four to seven. The public is cordial ly invited to attend. Mrs. Geo. R. Evans, Instructor. ADVERTISE hi The People-Sentinel. A wer dad in bill evening bad handicap. »*** !£ „ |i «&Md motOT h tf r ic. |j bamparcd-Thcy^.^ When the boxer sheds some of his dothes he’s llk V"°* afford to go beyond this stage. The boxer stripped for action is like Multi-sol refined GULF- LUBE MOTOR OIL. It’s strip- ped of all excess waste—ready to do the finest friction-fighting job of any 25c oil made! The only 2 5c oil matching premium- priced oils! Try Gulflube-a« the Sian of the Orange Disc. -X THE PREMIUM-QUALITY MOTOR OIL FOR 25c IN REFINERY-SEALED CANS... OR IN BULK LUBMCATE-FOR-SAFFTY WEEK MAY 23-30 A well-lubricated car is a safer car. Bring your car to Gulf for an expert lubrica tion job. Don’t take chances. CHAMPIONS who have .« * ■ NEVER KNOWN DEFEAT $400 Reward $400 I am satisfied that the new home of E. D. Risher was burned on or about April 7th by someone, and I am not satisfied for any such crime to be committed in Barnwell County and the ciiminal g l J at large. In an effort to bring the guilty party or parties to justice, I am here by offering a reward of $400 for information leading to arrest and cpmdction. \ J. B. MORRIS, Sheriff, Barnwell Co. Rock ami Tom, owned by the Statler Farm* Co., Pit/tta, Ohio. Dticer, Russell Sando. Their present record—)900 lbs. tractive poll, uhich is equivalent to pulling 9 plows cutting furrows 14 inches wide and 6 inched deep. ' f t i ‘ 1 W HAT A RECORD! NeVer have these mighty champions been beaten. They’ve out-pulled every team they’ve ever met. These magnificent Belgians are Nature at her best. They arc » animals to which Nature has given the vital spark—that necessary, natural balance of all the elements of which champions are made. Natural balance is everything! It’s the difference between this team of powerful champions and common, ordinary plugs. It’s the difference between the best and the rest in almost everything. And here’s another example of Mature at her best—Natural Chilean Nitrate. This nitrogen fertilizer is favored by Nature with the champion’s vital spark—the natural balance of the elements that make a champion. Into Chilean Nitrate Nature blended the vital impurities—the combination of many major and minor ele ments over and beyond nitrogen. Through countless centuries, Nature has aged and matured this nitrogen fertilizer in the ground, that you may return it to your ground as the safe, sure, balanced food for your crops. Natural Chilean contains almost two score of major and minor elements such as boron, magnesium, man ganese, iodine, calcium, potassium, etc—each a vital element in grouth and healthy development of plants. Drink Plenty of SWEET MILK IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR CO*M- PLEXION. THE BEST HEALTH FOOD DRINK. ASK YOUR DOCTOR. SEE US TODAY OR DROP US A CARD. FOWKE’S DAIRY BARNWELL, S. C. THE RITZ THEATRE BARNWELL, S. C. ; Monday and Tu«sday, May 25-26 Lionel Barrymore —IN— TheYoice of Bugle Ann Also SHORT SUBJECTS MATINEE TUESDAY—4:00 P. M. a/aial SAN NITRATE or SODA WITH VITAL IMPURITIES IN NATUBTS OWN BALANCE AND BLEND WE ARE ANNOUNCING SPECIAL REDUCTIONS ON ALL BEAUTY WORK, COM MENCING THIS WEEK,—ES- PECIALLY ON ALL TYPES OF PERMANENT WAVES. FOR APPOINTMENTS PHONE NO. 43. The Barnwell Beauty Shop Wednesday-Thursday, May 27-28 Walter Ahel of “The Three Musketeer• ,, IN— “Two in the Dark” - —WITH—N. MARGOT GRAHAME MATINEE THURSDAY—4:00 PMff. Friday-Satiuday, May 29-30 MYRNA LOY, CLARK GABLE and JEAN HARLOW in ‘Wife va. Secretary’ Also COMEDY. MATINEE SATURDAY Coming Next Week “The Music Goes Round” INSURANCE FIRE WINDSTORM ; PUBLIC LIABILITY ACCIDENT - HEALTH SURETY BONDS AUTOMOBILE THEFT Calhoun and Co. P. A. PRICE, Manager. ADVERTISE IN The People- Sentinel.