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THURSDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1936 BARNWELL PEOPLE-SENTINEL. BARNWELL. SOOTH CAROLINA • HERB AND HfcRBABOUTB. • • • Mr. and Mrs. E H Girardeau spent Saturday in Augusta % R. A. Ellis, Esq., spent a couple of days in Columbia this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Boylston spent Thursday in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Phillips and children spent Saturday in Augusta. Miss Elizabeth Hagood, a member of the Columbia school system, is spending the holidays here with her mother, Mrs. M. B. Hagood. Mrs. Lena Davies, of Decatur, Ga., arrived in Barnwell on Sunday after noon to spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Davies, Sr. Old Darling ! Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Boulware spent Wednesday afternoon in Colum bia. Mr. and Mrs. Perry B. Bush ahd daughter, Ellen, spent Thursday in Augusta. - Miss Anne Scott McNab, of Clover, arrived in Barnwell Friday night to spend the Christmas holidays) with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mc Nab. Miss Elizabeth McNab and Mrs. B. P. Davies, Jr., spent Thursday in Columbia. The Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Estes spent several days last week with relatives in Rochelle, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Deason, Jr., of Allendale, spent the week-end in Barnwell with relatives. Miss Mary Gay O’Bannon, a student at Coker College, is spending the Christmas holidays here with here parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. O’Ban non. >L Jtb anew ToidM! Cadets Billy Davies and Denton Rountree, of The Citadel, arrived in Barnwell Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with their par ents. -/a Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Brown left yes terday (Wednesday) to spend the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Brown’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, at Lugoff. 'U B. D. Ellis spent Friday in Augusta with his father, Dr. E. W. Ellis, who is a patient at an Augusta hospital. Miss Blanche Bennett, of McBee, is spending the holidays here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ben nett. Miss Kathryn Holland, of Spartan burg, ia spending the holidays here with her patents, Mr. and Mr*. T. A. Holland. Lieut, and Mrs. W. W. Rogers left Sunday for Mississippi, where they will spend the Christmas holidays with relatives. v FOR SALE.—Five-room bungalow with bath and large lot on Academy Street; two garages, small barn and cow-stall. Desirably located. For further information apply to H. Jud- son Black, Barnwell, S. C. 12-17-3tp WE ARE IN THE MARKET for Hardwood logs. Advise what you can furnish. P. 0. Box 682, Charleston, S. C. . L2-17-4tp. WE ARE IN THE MARKET for Pine and Hairdwood timber. Give acreage and full information. P. O. Box 682, Charleston, S. C. 12-17-4tp Miss Martha Frances Grubbs, of Limestone College, is spending the Christmas holidays in Barnwell with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Grubbs. h ' \ Hummel Harley, Tommy Hagood and David Cooper, students at the University of South Carolina, are spending the holidays here at their respective homes. VS/ ^4 P'** Misses Elease Ray, Louise McCul lough, Margaret Ellis and Mary China Stevenson spent Saturday in Au gusta. Miss Vera T. Boulware, a student )at Queens-Chicora College, arrived in Barnwell Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. M. Boulware. Claude A. Pate, who has been spend ing some time with Mr. and Mrs. G. M Greene, left for Lake Worth, Fla., for a visit of several weeks before returning to his home in Washing ton. D. C. Mias Willie Bush Deason. of Green wood. arrived in Barnwell Friday to •pend the holidays with her father. Dr R. A. Cadets Rodman Lemon, Edward Richardson, Brown Easterling, Mr- Tyre Calhoun and Billy Manning, of Clemson College are spending the Christmas holidays in Barnwell with their parents. P UT yourself in this thrilling picture on Christmas morning! Can yon think of a gift that will bring so much pleasure to your family (to say nothing of yourself) as a smart new 1937 Ford V-8? And think of the joy this beautiful car will bring to all of you long after Christmas b only a happy memory ! For today's Ford V-8 b far and away the finest Ford ear you have ever seen or driven. In addition to fresh new beauty, new performance, new comfort and safety, it gives you the choice of tiro V-8 engines! An im proved 85 H.P. engine for brilliant performance, plus inerraa+d gasoline economy. And a new 60 H.P. engine for even greater gasoline economy • • • at a new low price. See and drive these beautiful cars now —and let us show you how very easy it b to have one for Christmas under our special holiday purchase plan. AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS Features you’ll find in every 1937 Ford V-8! Smootklmr, Quieter V-8 Engine* . . . Redesigaed far greater eeoaoasy, greater quietne., and ranniag. Ike ■ ia the law-price fic .li«a -65 H.P. aad 60 HP. Naw Emrr- 4etiem Brmkm . . . Self- isiag operatioa—fowad aa aa car at the price, givas greater war, with easier, softer i . * . Big 12-hich rih- eacted drams, with extra-large brak ing sarfare per pound of car weight. Taw iU-Steef Smfnty Bodies ... Steel tap, steel sides, steel • treagth ... ad fatly Still Finmr Biding QnnUtr . terpoise ride foe rear axle . . . Comfort foaadia a low-price eat AUo! New, largo meats with largo steering with BOW-typa a keels .. . improved eagiae . .. adjastable driver’s seats passenger cushions ia nil I battery nader eagi trim. far Miss Clairs Dicks, of Westminster, is spending the Christmas holidays in Barnwell with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Norman Dicks. Miss Nell Dunbar left Saturday for Millhaven Ga., whore she will spend •oversi days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Dunbar. Mtaa Margaret Lemon, of McCor mtek, is ^tending the Christmas holi days in Barnwell with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lemon. Misses Beth and Frances Manning, •tudents at the Georgia State Normal College in Milledgeville, Ga., are at home with their parents. Auditor and Mrs. W. H. Manning, for the holidays. B USINESi UILDERi WANTED.—Angus Hutto, of Black- ville, wants a two-horse farm—some place at once. MULE FOR SALE.—This is a fine work animal. See this mule before ' you buy.—Dr. A. B. Patterson, Barn well, S. C. * Misses Polly Fates, Christine Smith, Jean Smith, Catherine Black, Maria Caclin and Daisy Anderson, students at Columbia College, are spending the Christmas holiday in Barnwell with their parents. Dr. Kent Best, of Fall River, Mass., was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. M Greene on Friday. He left for Miami, Fla., the same day and will visit places of inteifest throughout that State before his return. He was accompanied by Wilbur Mahaffey. 'fkaMau, Ford V-8’s ^1937 Particular attention ais cfclicd to the trespass notice of G. H. Walker, appearing in this issue of The Peo- pL-Sentinel. Several new tracts of land have been added by Mr. Walker and his manager, Angus Patterson, says that all trespassers will be prose cuted to the full extent of the law. FOR SALE—The famous Mahan Pecan trees. The world’s largest and most prolific paper shell pecan, and Starks Bros. Fruit trees.—W. P. Walker, Blackville, S. C. i/oc/ety\ ENTERTAIN WITH * BRIDGE PARTY. Mrs. T. R. Brown and Mrs. Charlie Brow’n, Jr., entertained at three tables of bridge Friday evening. At the con clusion of the games, each player was presented with a favor symbolic of the Yuletide season. The hostess served eggnog and fruit cake. DUNBAR-MEYERS ENGAGEMENT. Mr. and Mr*. James Vince Dunbar, of Millhaven, Ga., announce the en gagement of the^r daughter, Nel£ and Marion Meyers, of Sumter. The wvddmg will take place the asrly part of February. Miss Dunbar has been a resident of Barnwell for the last severs! years, holding a position in the office of C. G. Fuller, road con tractor. LOST or STRAYED—One sandy colored sow with small black spots, weight about 275 pounds. Last seen at Elias Morris’ place December 12th. Finder please take up and notify C. F. Creech, Barnwell, S. C., RFD 1. WE ARE IN THE MARKET for Pine and Hardwood lumber. Write us what you can furnish. Prompt set tlement. P. 0. Box 682, Charleston, S. C. ~~ 12-17-4tp STANDARD OIL DEALERS ENTERTAIN WITH DANCE. H. J. Phillips, local distributor for the Standard Oil Co., and the Stand ard Oil dealers of this sectiou, gave a dance for their friends and patrons at the Sweetwater Country Club on Thuisday night. One of the largest crowds to attend an affair since the opening of the club was on hand and the evenings’ festivities were thor oughly enjoyed by those present. JUNIOR-SMART SET BRIDGE CLUB. Mrs. T. R. Brown was hostess to the members of the Junior-Smart Set Bridge Club at her home on Upper Main Street on Friday afternoon. The high score prize for club members, a box of dusting powder, was awarded Mrs. Calhoun Lemon, while the con solation prize for club members, also a box of dusting powder, was cut by Mrs. H. J. Phillips. After the com pletion of the afternoon’s play at cards, Mrs. Brown served a delightful sweet course. Red paper bells, in keeping with the Christmas season, were given as favors. The hostess served eggnog and fruit cake during the afternoon. HOME ECONOMIC DEPT. GIVES TURKEY DINNER. The Home Economics Department of the local high school, under the direction of Miss Hazel Smith, teacher, gave a delightful turkey dinner at the schqol house Friday night. Those honored included the trustees and their wives, the county superintendent of education and his wife, the county representatives and senator and their wives, the local county farm agent and his wife and the county home demon stration agent. A delightful full course turkey dinner was served, with M a)l the trimmings.” CARTER-PETTY MARRIAGE. Vamville, Dec. 19.—The marriage of Miss Sue Carter and Henry Grady Petty took place Thursday morning, December 17, at the home of the I bride’s toother. The officiating min- ! ister was Dr. F. 0. Mixon, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Tifton, i Ga., and a friend of both families. n •— Witnessing .the vows were a few clpse relatives. The bride was becomingly attired in a green traveling suit with brown accessories. She wore a shoulder cor sage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Petty is the daughter of Mrs. Julia Carter and the late B. W. Car ter, of Varnville. Since her gradua tion from Winthrop College, she has been a member of the Barnwell school faculty. Mr. Petty is a native of Georgia. For the past six years he has been engaged in business in Tifton, where they will make their home. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Petty left for a wedding trip through Georgia and Florida. JOINT MEETING OF LOCAL CHAPTERS. Among the delightful occaaiona preceding the Christmas holidays was the point meeting of the Johnson Hagood Chapter, U. D. C. f and the Barnwell Chapter, D. A. R., when Mrs. J. J. Bell entertained at her home on Washington Street, the occasion being the regular December meeting of the U. D. C. Chapter. The home was made attractive by the use of late fall flowers. After a short business session of the chapter, the hostess served a delicious plate lunch eon. She was assisted in serving by Mrs. Furman Davis and Mrs. P. W. Price. Anagrams was played and a merry time was had. Prizes were won by Mrs. W. M. Jones and Mrs. C. N. Burckhalter. 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. The high score prize for club members, an ashtray, was awarded Mrs. B. P. Davies, Sr., while the consolation prize for club mem bers, a bud vase, was cut by Mrs. Solomon V. Brown. The high score prize for guests, an ashtray, was won by Mrs. W. J. Baxley and the conso lation prize for guests, a bud vase, was cut by Miss Margaret Free. At the conclusion of the afternoon’s play at cards, the hostess sereved a de- Icious salad course with coffee. Those enjoying Mrs. Blatt’s hospitality, other than club members, included Mrs. W. J. Baxley, Miss Margaret Free, Mrs. Angus Patterson, Mrs. B. M. Jenkins, Mrs. Estelle Patterson and Mrs. Ira Fales. MRS. GREENE ENTERTAINS BARNWELL CHAPTER. Mrs. G. M. Greene was hostess to the members of the Barnwell Chapter, D. A. R., on Friday afternoon at her home on Academy Street. The meet ing was presided over by the regent, Mrs. L. M. Cave. After all business was laid aside, Mrs. W. H. Manning read a very interesting paper. The hostess presented each with* a puzzle containing five pieces and they were asked to complete their adv. When LOW HOLIDAY FASESI Spend Christmas and New Years at Hi ONE WAY AND ROUND TRIP COACH TICKETS . . . For Each MiU TravoUd fSR MILS Per Mile cember 25, Parlor Cars occupied. ROUND TRIP TICKETS for each mile traveled Christmas Holiday Tickets on sale daily to aH poiate in the South, with return limit January ML 1937 . . . Tickets on Sale after Da- return limit 15 days. Good in Sleeping: and on payment of proper charge for ROUND TRIP TICKETS for each mile traveled return limit 6 months. Good in Sleeping and Parlor Cars on payment of proper charges for Per Mile space occupied. One Way Tickets Good in Sleeping a nd Parlor Cara an payment of proper charges for space oe- Per Mile cupied. For Holiday Fares to destinations in other territories con sult Passenger Traffic Representatives and Ticket Agents TRAVEL BY TRAIN Safe—Comfortable—Economical W. E. McGEE, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Columbia, S* C. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM this was done the product advertised, tied iff holiday ribbons and paper, was presented to each guest who com pleted her adv. To the one complet ing her adv. first was given a special prize. This prize was won by Mrs. Manning. The living and dining rooms Were made attractive by the use of lovely Christmas gteens. Adding to the attractiveness of the dining room was a pretty Christmas tree. The dining table had for its centerpiece lovely poinsettas grown by the hostess. A delightful turkey dinner was served at six o’clock. The hostess was assisted rti serving by Mrs. J. E. Ma haffey, Mrs. Shellie Black and Mrs. W. J. Sexton. Mrs. J. Aubrey Estes, Mrs. J. J Bell and Mrs Ira Fales a enjoyed this occasion along with members of the Chapter. Bellinger Maher Ilf. The numerous friends of M. B. Maher will regret to leant he is quite ill at his home fn ington, D. C. He suffered a stroke last week and while hi somewhat recovered from thi* he is yet very ill. His 4406 14th Street, N. W., Wa D. C., and a card or letter friends back home will be i come. He has never well and always “home."