Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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wjjpV 4 PAGELANI) NEWS'. Br Mi's. Lula M>Her who lias been S residing in Newark, N.J., is at K home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Brewer had B as their dinner guests Sunday. E Mrs. Lula Miller and Mr. and Mrs. V Lawrence Smith. Mrs: Connielo Taylor and little son of Durham, N.C., Jbave bsen "1 spending some time with her pai L enbs Mr. and Mrs. Wm, I.owery. jr" The Mock Conference sponsored by Rev. Iliddleston. at Salem ME t church last Monday night was a f success. A party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James F under-. e burke Wednesday night. Miss Catherine Blakeney had a; | her guest Monday afternoon Mr. I Wesley Ingram of Cberaw. P ? Mr. Earlie Blakeney>, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blakeney and Mrs. 1 Wilnia Rial;cnW-jnoliiiXiL iu_SiiU_ ki ?.ford, N.C. Sunday. MVS. \V. hi7-littthltl'rs runluil'd to Columbia Thursday. toget Mrs. Vermelle Gathings, who spent a days with her husband Mr. S. M. Gathings. D)\ John Gathjngs of Rock 11 i 1 L-. spent a few days.-with his .uncle ? Mr. T. F. Brewer last week. Among those on the si.k list f Misses- Goldio Mc'Conib, Mary L. Lockhart, Mrs. I'earl Blakeney J- Messrs. S. M. Gaihiiigs and .Mainerd Blakeney; Miss Diora .Brewer lias returned t, from Florence where she .spent a few days with her sister. Mr. D, Burch, Mrs. R. A.. Rivers and daughter" Lulu and I.ono.v spent last Sunday in I'ee Dee, N. C. Messrs. Ben Blakeney and Herman Massey spent Sunday in Monroe, N. C. Rev. J. H, Toatley of Chesterfield, Messrs. T. F." Brewer, E. L. Williams and SSnnmel Cnthirwr motored to Rock Ilill to take Mi.-.* V. E. BreWer to summer school, Miss Dorotry Brewer is convalescing in tky ho.-pita! at Klor-itc> UETFIEI. A. M. li. ( II t Ki ll Rev. J. M. .lack>on, Raster Darlington- iv'. v. W.I.. Wilson, j.,'. pastor ol' the 1'nion Methodist church, -Ml. Clair.'N. !. proa.hed at Bethel ?unday morning. His subject was the Power of tlod. His sermon was very good and our hearts burned a.- he gave us the word of tfod.-Rev. W iUuh?isone of Darlingfoit's sons. 'The Brotherhood Society <> f Darlington rendeied a progii.m at our church Sunday night. Solos were retideied hy.Mb.s lingers and Mrs. J'lpps. 'J'alks by Air. Di-dier and Mr. M. I.. I.ee. Papc,?s by Mr E. li. Helton and AIr. S. .1. Toney. Miss I.. M; Rogeis left l'flr Meinfe> phis, T( nn., where she will at5^' . tend the Sesqui-cert nirial of the A At V 1- ' vim :i, *111<i w in a iso Uracil in the Loaclovship T's-aininj^-co'/i'^e .Sumnu'r school for teachers opened Monday thornine June 21? Quite a nuinbi r of teachers are in our little town. We are glad to have Mrs. 0;:olia Manning in our town aga^i. * She is a graduate of Mayo and - is now ntteWHvnpnner?-ellooV fc-^?-- Rev. "Tind ~~Mi s. .1 aekson .were the dinner" guests ^T^\irV \mvi I-in MrtTfft Sunday. > . The-Community i luh met at the home of Mrs. Storks Friday after noon. 10 members wn^ present. Mrs. Jackson and daughter were guests. A program was lendered. A tasty menu \yas served. The* good will package was won by Helen Sparks. (H Kit AW NEWS The Women's Missfonnrv . of the Poo Deo Baptist church was entertained Friday, June 11 by Mrs. Mattie Harris at the ^ home of Mrs. A11ic Smith. Children s Day was observed at th0 Poft l>eL. Baptist church, Kmy day, Junu 13. A VCy good program was rendered. Mcsdameis 'Margaret McCall Watson and Milof the program. Mr. Harry Hooks, senior deacon of the, PpjJ^Doo Baptist church departed this life June 10. He was funeralize f Friday, June 18. ,Surviving him are 12 children; 45 grandchild! eji and 15 great-grands' he was TFjToars old. Mrs. A. V. Wilson and Mrs, Sophronia Deas are attending sum ' mer schcol at Bcncdct college. " V Mrs. G. E. ftoderidge of Hamlet N. C., spent the week-end with Mrs. Lemmie EV'erbe. Biblo vacational school is beirfg P hek.i at the community building supervised by Mrs. Julia Streator. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH n Rev. C. A. Williams, I'usinr 0 McClellanville, S. C.?Our Sun- :l day school began at usual hour 11 with the Supt., James White and ' iiis very good workers. The leason was beautifully discussed by pupils of the ditferenr\Tasses. 5 At 11 o'clock morning service- ' began. (Subject of the pastor's message was from, St. John Let * not your heart be troubled. It was a?soliT stirring message that was preached by the Rev. Woodberry. We had with us Rev. Boens from 1 Conway. At 5. o'clock our- League service was called to .order by the vice-prseidont. We had songs by the choir and a selection from the Senior quartet. We had a card game which was directed by the iiev. P. Woodberry the district superintendent of Leagues of the Alt, Pleasant district. The first . -i')?u was ium?kyt-JUx.?Jittnuan... SheplicAl; second by the vice-pres" .dent, John 11. Jenkins and tlurd " oy Mr. James Williams. We Had i lew discussion by the following pupils: Mr. Paul ;Shepherd, Miss Geneva German, Miss Isabel Washington, Miss Caroline White, Mr. tames Shepherd and Miss 'Anna rl Glov-of alid a few quotations .vety read by the following porous: Miss Minnie Wj liain-,. Mr. John 11. Jenkins.""A glorious tithe was spent. At 8 o'clock. We witnessed ahothr soul stirring service. This was .in inspiring song service. Quite i few white friends Were present. Yftci- these songs-were sung they were devi loped intc; records and be taken to New York univrsity. ULACK ROY ALS TO MEET THE STRONG 111 FFAI.O SLl'GGMRS SATLRDAY IN I'XfON Wfnnsboro?"Tim" Johnso,, will : ke bis fa'st Black Royals in tinold city of .hospitality Saturday mo t one of the fastest teams ;n the State. If you live arjyir ie near Utiitm be on hand to < e ibis big game. The public will Jimmie Bookman that- boy ''torn Tuskegee' Institute, kick first for the Royals. It's going ?<bo a real game; Just be in. the city of hospitality' .Saturday afternoon. r ums OF TII \nks. .-'nornf Thompson^ a graduate . f?V. \ Camming. Street Hi ? hoof of the year wishes to tl\ink the many .friends and relatives fur the many beautiful gifts uiv.ir iter for gi initiation. Thanks. Naomi Thompson. The graduates' of the Senior, ('lass of the Cumniing Street !li school wish to .thank their many relatives and friends for the gifts given them. John \V. (,'olenion. Pres., Iv^i ft. Dickei t, "Se'.'/' ** , ST. PINUP A. M. K. (m U( II Itev. I.. I). (Jamhie. Pastor Sunday school at the- Itsii-al hour Set vices tit 11 :,'50; had a goodcrowd. Visitors from the \Virious . churches. Iiev. C.R. Fiazier died suddcn!y at his home June hpumh heart/' rouble. lie left eight eluTcTrrrr many, relatives and fi\jcihU t o tllourn his loss. Me Wn\ :i hiem Iht of St. John AMK chui^vh an(I "also ilu' secretary for m;ii{y y.ars 11" was 1'uiioialized by Ki'V. L.D. Gamble. C'H KSTliKFIKI.I) MiWS. The Rev. Thompson, "Daddy Thompson," as he. is widely known' fioni Society llii), was guest speaker at Grand View Presbyterian ..church Sunday morning. He is ripe jn ape and experience and brought a powerful message to tlie waiting congregation. May he live Jong to preach the Gospel and teach the people. 'Miss I.ofaine Moore, is home from the Girls camp at Orangeburg, where she spent several months. Row and .Mrs. G. W. Long of Cheraw, wore the pleasant Sunday afternoon guests of Rev. and Mrs. Toot ley. A few n'iohts 'meeting wrH?he" conducted at Mt. Tabor M. E. church this week, by the Rev. Rouse of Little Rock for the hen efit of the parsonage which was 1 recently destroyed by file. You arc welcome to conie and worship. CONWAY NEWS. Bethel A. M. K. Church Rev. W. I. Core, Pastor ] Moi'^'nn1 ViAwoti the ] usual hour. The pastor preached < a Doctrinal sermon, Text Act 4p: I 5,. subject "Christian Baptism." ] We had our children's day program Sunday afternoon {*nd niter i The little children had a very ( good program during the after- J f oon. A large fcrowd he night program which consistd ot a play, "The Children's Way i pantomine and recitations. The iiu-ic for the night program w)as urnished by a recently organiz d junior choir. Some of the mem>ors are Mosdames . Annie Belle eVilson. Jeanette Hemingway, Wil ie Mae Hong, Cecil Moore, Chares Hewitt, Mattie Moore, Cecil Jrawford, Winston Hemingway, iVilford Starks, Edna Levister md Lucile Woodbury. Mrs. Frances Gore was mistress >f ceremony for both programs. Mr. Ernest Moore, organist. Mrs. Delia Rhodes and Sarah Mcmingx.uy formerly oi tonway, l>ut row of New York City, left Thursday after spending a few lays with real-lives and friends. Mesdamcs Pearl Hemingway 1 nd Cola King and "Sir. ""William IM nytor are much improved. The Missionary society met at the cm.- :.f .Mrs. N. B. I.fvister. AlilUiYI I.I/K NEWS. Sunday .-ch'ool opened at the us.1; I hour and largely attended by h<> young' folk. - ' ?'Rev. Minis delivered *Hhe .mes age from Hob. 2:3; emphasizing Mr- words, "IIow shall we escape? Total amount for the Stewards rally S?f2.2o A splendid Father's -lay program was rendered at ; Miss M.T. Greene, mistress <>f ceremony, Papers by Mrs. Sr \\. GailingUii, and Miss Greene; Interesting remarks by Mr. C.B. Acker and Prof. S. W. Garlington solo .Miss .Jessie L. JacksKfy spon'-r Mrs. Elsie W. Garlinogton. Miss Essie M. Strother left last week to attend summer school at Henedict-Allen. Af.'j f I or .Inmde T?n>'n*iioAn - Af Greenwood ^spending a few weeks with aunt Mils. Jennie M. Turner. Miss" Julia Marsshall, N. V. . i- here with her brother Mr. Thouin Marshall for two weeks' vaation. Mrs. Kliza Hngan is home a;ain after spending some time ir Now York; ? Mrs. I.uttie R. Hampton, Greenville. is spending her- vacation wiih'her parents Mr. aiul Mrs. At Jmr Turret. Dr. iihd Mrs. K.K. McClaren, Miss Copper and Mrs. Wade all of Gi'eejiville were pleasant visi>rs - in Sunday morning services. Miss I.ythoi'.ja Chalmers,.. Co"11 n't hi a is slumTHng "Tier vacat ion 'iei e wiih'her parents Mr. .and Mrs..' Amos Chalmers. Miss Chalmers is taking nurse training in Columbia. lowins MSWS. Mis. Kva Guy returned -home iioiu Columbia where she attend d the Mid-wives Institute, reporlii g, a very pleasant stay. She wys the guest of her brother Mr. Ild'-rar M< Clellan. They left the .-vjuiie day she left for Chicago,.: -bCY-ad death of Mr. Sam Lew s 4yas a slunk to his friends -on" Sunday at the l'rvor hosnital Pn. nofal services were conducted at vis home, church Wednesday. We xtetid to the family our deepest sympathy. y hiiilreu's day exc rco'.-es Will be - ponsoi ed at the St. Paul Bap tist church Sunday. We let;-ret to hear of the serious trouble Mrs. Lois-Reid i s having with hei? eyes. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Peay went to Mr. Peay's mother's home church Sunday afternoon?Gladden Grove AMEZ church near the Great Falls. They report a fine trip. The friends of Mr. Jprnes Pear son hope he will recver from his serious illness. Rev. Hudson Wiight preached a sxiul stiiilnw sermon at Browns Chapel on Sunday. The children's day exercise will lye at Browns Chapel July 4. The communion ser vices at. Christian Home Baptist hurch last Sunday were enjoyed by all. SIMMER SC HOOL HAS i?rrnnn rvpni mpvt ?- ? Continued from Page 1 members has been secured. The visiting members of the Summer; School faculty are: .John Blanche, Sterling High School, Greenville, 1 rawing; Leonard Davis, Wilson High School, Florence, educational administration; E. H. Fitchctt, f'laflin College, economics; Ralph McGirt, Robert Small High School Penufoit, history; Evelyn Bright, Hooker Washington, Columbit, ^1mentary Education; Trudell Wim >ush, Voorhees Institute, Rural 'Education, .At the first regular chapel exercises on Friday, Dean K. W. Iteen, director o( the Summer session welcomed the students. 'I . I * TUB frAliiKTTO iiAftll Chapel exercises are held regularly each week at which time other 1 featui us are planned. On Friday evening plans were furthered at a meeting of state delegates far a state tournament to be held on the courts recently constructed on. the State College campus. July 13, 14 and 16 are j the dates tentatively planned for ( the event. The tournament will be tho first South Carolina tourna- 1 ment sanctioned by the American Lawn Tennis Association which is the parent body of the recently 1 organized State Association. The 1 open championships are expected to attract participants from South 1 Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. MASONS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC 1 Continued from Page 1 to qall off during the months ol July and August, but since it had < much unfinished hn?inpsg j sact, they would meet^a*fcain the ' first Thursday in July, and then call off until the first Thursday in September. We" have lost by death this yeai three very faithful meltibers, viz: F. P. Pompey, James Bailey and ; Dr. L. M. Daniels. While the ranks have been broken; several of the delinquent members came up and re-instated themselves. We have several applicants .on hand for our fall meeting. Officers of the Dodge: " J. b. Lewis, W. M. F. P. Paul, Sec'y. MARYLAND TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES Henry'ton," Md., Jun^ 21?The Henryton Training school's commencement exercises were, held Thursday evening, June 17 at 7:30 (/clock. The address was delivered by Dr. Ralph J. Young of Baltimore, Md. The certificates were distributed by Dr. Reubert HoiTman (white), superintendent of the Sanatorium. , . Miss A. B. Ballard was valedictorian of the class. She entered the training school in Febryayy, 1936 and by request was allowed . to take classes with the grou? .ahead of her and the group that entered in September, 1937. She received the required hours for the two year course for Tuberculosis Nurses in one school term and a half. From' now until the " "end "of "Tier two" "years she vvimitr regul ar ward work. Miss Ballard is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ballard of Greenwood, S. C., and was formerly an instructress in the Edgefield county training school, Johnston, S. C. Mrs. M. H. Tydings, superintendent of nurses and the senior class visited the asylum for col- 1 ored people at Crownsville, Md., June 11. The capacity of the in- ' stitution is 1251. , The Henryton Missionary Sun- ] day school hetld its Children's Day exercise June 13th at 7:30 p.m. ! under the direction of Miss Bal- ; lard and Rev. John Perry. The j program was enjoyed by all who' were prese-nt. Approximately i seventy-five of the children pat- 1 participated. 1 CURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER^ j < , Continued from Page 1 The Pofct Office departmeriV" j which has been handling the task , of assigning account numbers, in ; the immediate future will be in a '< pe/sition to assign an account num < ber very promptly after an appli- 1 cation has been filed- It is hoped ' that employees without account} ] numbers and their employers will < take advantage of these facilities now. - - ? _ Employers who do not know the . account numbers of persons who , have left their employ since Jan- ] uary 1 should seek by every pos- i sible means to secure a record of ^ these numbers from their former j workers. An employee who has ( left the service of an employer ] and failed to report his account s number should advise his Former" employer of his number so that it 1 will appear on the report of his j wages which the employer must , file. This will help to insure the I crediting of the employee's wages < to his account. If the emplc/yer cannot obtain r the number of a former employee he is required to fill in a Form SS- ] 5 for the empfoyee giving as much of the required information as he has available. The employer will then be advised of the number assigned to the employee. Until June 30, the employer should file this form wth the local J iH post office ,and after that dlate j with the nearest field office of the ] Social Security Board. I I H. E. PRODUCT COMPANY ?When in imwd of a dopondahla insecticide, cull lor li. E.'s BugKil; always good but much improved, or phony U238. Packed in pints, quarts, gallons. ^ We also carry Floor Oils, the popular Pine Oil Disinfectant, Coat) Tar disinfectant, (Sweeping compound, a flea ond mite powder Tor your fowlB ar.il pets. Supplies for the homes, hotels, hospitals, colleges, churches. Farmers a specialty. Let us hear from you. ' I The H. E. Product company is a deciple of the Booker T. Washington theoTy, who was the originator of the "Health Week". Too many of the colored race are incapacitated by illness that can in many instances be easily prevented. Hap us in our crusade against ill-health, by our advice and using our dependable health business. . _ 11. E. PRODUCT CO. 401-3 ' Hampton Avenue Columbia, S. C. II. E. Lindsay, Mgr. .? m t m ; SOUTH CAROLINA COUPLE celebrate their silver ANNIVERSARY?1912?1937 Continued from Page 1 i' . Pf ' . burg district; Rev. R. F. Tree man pastor of the couple; Rev. J. W. Boykin, pastor Mt. Mori ah Baptist church; Rev. J. W. Cuny, Mayesville, S. C. *. Dr. Rulscoe Wilson, Florence*, S. C.; Messrs I. B. Enfflish, Sr.;R. B. Davjs and Mrs. Emma Andrews of Sumter, South Carolina. Mesdames Mabel Stover and Ada Bell Jones wei'e in charge of the gifts which were numerous and beautifu, expressions. of the friend, ship from the friends.. The bride \Vas beautifully attired iii ruffled white net gown with silver accessories to match. On her head was Free Advice All Your Life Affairs-1937 By the Indian Chief Not only tells you about your troubles, but points the way out of them. The Indian Cheif is not only a reader of yo>. v life but a builder of your future. Thousands of skeptical persons have been astounded at the many things that he told them about themselves? things they thought no living person could reveal. He calls you by your name, lhe principles of his work are entirely scientific and logical, not a mysterious fortune telling scheme. His complete Astrological [Reading gives predictions month by month, day by day based on your sign of the Zodiac. Tells- your mm-.- (lay number and ascribes;.the meaning >T alb dreams, good- -sigrw, ami warnings. What do you want from Life, Happiness, Love, Power, 3ueeess, Money, Peace ? Everyperson 's born with natural tal?nt along certain lines and Astrology teaches just what you are naturally fitted for. Get what you want from life! Consult the Indian Chief before making a n y change in home or business affairs, signing papers, love, marriage, seeking employment, speculations, travel, friends or enemies health and accidents. Send your dav and month of birth. (FREE READING WITH EACH PURCHASE) Indian Herb Compound?for Kidneys, Liver, Indigestion, Constipation and Stomach Trouble. Pop-n-Man Tablets?for weakness in mrfn and women and lowered vitality of the system. Quirk Healing Salve- ? good for cuts, burns, eczema. chappcd sk>'.n and sores. Indian Liniment?for pain, headachle, toothache, neuralgia, sores "or bruises, tired or aching muscle^ eoH feet nW folks and pain-killer. Special Vegetable com pound?for women, recommended 'or treatment of non-surgical cas?s of weakness and disorders of :he female generative organs. Spe ial treatment for Rheumatism, rnfiammatory, acuto and dhroniO. Indian remedies, for relieving nany other complai nts. PRICE $1.00 and Up Indian Chief C. White By mail or personal For further information, send stamped envelope Hours: 9:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. All Day Sunday Room for White and Colored Permanent Address: Green Hill rouriat Camp, Highway Number 1, ^ew Brookland, S. C. (take New Srookland bus, get off at Green Ull Camp), Look for Indian Head Nf*. ; * : J an orange blossom wreath. T)ut-of-lbtVn guests were: Prof. H. D. H&trl3, Indlmiapi'lls, Ind.; Miss Lottie Bell Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. Julie Reese,' Pel tersburg, Va.; Miss E. V. Gittens, Baltimore, Md.; Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Neal, Kershaw, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Denton, Chester, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Russell, Winnsboro, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Mars, Florida; Mr. Lee, Florida; Dr. and Mrs.-Roscoe Wilson, Florence, *S. C.; Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson, llartsville, S C.; Mr. and 'Mrs Julia Tan'eton, Mr. Frank Broom, Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Rich: ardson, Rev. uryl Mrs. A. R. Howard, Mrs Maggie Stokes and Mrs. Emma Andrews', Sumter S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Boyd, Yonkers, N. Y.; Rev. and Mis. J. W Curry. Mayesvillo, S. C.; Rev, D. E. Thomas, Spartanburg, S.. C.; Mr. James Smith amf^oTTs,"rBonnettsville, S. C.; Dr. and Mrs. O. J. ~t^rgTrrptgnrT>r:'-rrnTt--Mrs'. R. Ar-Kv-~ erett, Dr. and Mrs. J. G Stuart, Dr. and Mrs. D. K, Jenkins, Dr. an J Mrs. Win. Chappelle, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Mance, Dr. and' Mrs. II. P. Pride, Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson, Dr. II. G. Thompson, Mrs Sara Henderson, Miss Griggsby and Mrs. N'. A. Jenkins, Columbia, S. C.; Miss S. P. Walton, Augusta, Ga. ' . Let's Go to Texas NeSv Farmers President William Stokes I'rges Every Chapter To Answer Roll Call. The Smith Cnrol inn ( lomtor of the New Farmers of South Carolina is calling on every new farmer to rally in our $150.00 drive. Provision has been made by the Executive Committee <>f the NF SC to carry another boy to Tex us. ^ Hoys of South Carolina win fheir way to the National New Farmers . Convention, on a competitive basis. The Executive Committee has -another contest to utfer. The chapter raising the highest.- amount of money over $4.50 will be considered the most popular chapter and a boy from that chap tor accompanied by his advi-ei will be given a trip to Texas. The .National New Fanners of America will meet at.Piairie View ( State College, Prairie Yew, Texas August 20 thiu September 2. '27. 1 Our- boyo wi-t-k? of fifteen States in. judging and speaking contests. This is an im portant factor in developing the ! farm boy to appreciate higher ' farm idealism. This contact caus 1 es boys to venture out from small 1 communities 'into national agriculture. Vocational Agriculture oil'eiti ' unlimited opportunities- to boys, therefore, boys take advantage of this o])portui:ity and "Let's go to Texas" by making your chapter the most popular in our $-150.00 drive. I,OAl)O.M KTKK AND KKV COINT STATION'S. Theie are men sitting beside the road marking .a straight line when a ear paa.u >. Theie inn nimi.Z that weigh two wheels bn_ every _ truck that goes hy. :? And though it may seem very foolish, it's one of the sensible build a sound program of future ' highway construction, improveand scientific ways the State-wide Highway Planning Survey is gath ering information on which t o SUB REALTY CO. IF YOU HAVE ROOMS FOR RENT or WANT A ROOM Call North 544 5 J. O. HART, Agent 1413 T Street, N.W., Apt. 10 Washington, D.-C. i PINCKNEY'S Fl UNDERTAKER AND UC SOUTH CAROLINA F 1*M VifmHH wt. vr ' ' " \ Saturday, June 26, 1937 rnent and maintenance. 'ihe only possible way to discover just liou valuable a xoari irt to the public is to record the actual number of vehicles traveling it. How many trucks and buses use it to convey all kinds of loads to their destinations? How many outomobiles travel it? ... One hundred and eight stations, located at important intersections oh the State Highway system.--, have been selected at which to make this "key count" of traffic, A schedule has been so arranged that, during the one-year |>eriod which the "key count" covers, traffic at each of the stations Will be counted twice for every weekday ami Sunday and once for every week-night and Sunday night. Besides recording every vehicle ? that passed, the counter notes whether it is a car or bus o r truck; and if it is a truck, what kind, approximate load., trailer and trailer load. At 51 of these >tati<ms all trucks are being weighed by means of a "Loadoraeter" scale. This is a portable scale on which nil th? wheels on one side of the truck are weighed ak?1 from the results the proas load of the vehicle is computed. Inquiries are nntde as tc. the origin and dt*-^nation of the truck, whether it is owned by an individual or company, the manufacturer's lated capacity and general nature of the load. All this information can be used to ascertain how much and what kind "of traffic uses our highwajte. Along with results of other studies, a definite ^iroinaift "of "" way planning cor. .be constructed from them. , IN" MEMORIAM. " . J Two years ago you left us, The memory is fresh, our hearts still sore, But we are determined to meet you Where parting shall be no more. Mrs. Martha K. Green, wife, Mrs. Sara E. Maloney, mother. HELENA NEWS. The Goodwill and Saving club Df Helena met at the home o f Mis. Robh Friday afternoon. It Was just a small meeting, Presiiuui-.M;*.. .accier .. tary, Mrs. Ola Wade. .Mrs. Mary Wndsworth and her sister Mi*s Carrie . Bell Renwick went to Winston-Salem to visit their sister Miss Elizabeth Renwiek. They had a high day there. Miss Lillie Watson of Columbia is taking a two weel4s vacation in Ileleira with her friend Mrs. Mary Alice Spence. d;o?:oowoo Dial 789 John F. Hunter Funeral Director and Embalmer Mrs. MARY H- MADDEN, Assistant 120 N. Harper Street Laurens, S. C. T1TTWV-* * 1 jrNLKAL MUiYlHi ENSED EMBALMER OF \ AND GEORGIA uneral Cars and Funeral Equipment VS GOOD AS THE BEST tnd Better than the Rest And Prices Leee Office Phone 2-3357 ' Residence Phone 77i? COURTESY AND flounauTs ?.