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The Greenville News from Greenville, South Carolina • Page 10

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THE GREENVILLE NEWS, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE TEN Easter Season Busy TTlnlmln finnan offkiim Qpntinn GIRGUSTO Riminii inn SCOUT MMM LI One For Students SIMPSONVILLE, Apr. 3 -The 0E1I.HI3 Gresham of Limestone college. Misses Lois Baldwin, Martha Ver din, Margurite Chiles, Bob West, Orrin Richardson, Leon Brooks, Manning and Jack Sanders, D. Bramlett, John League of G. W.

C. and Furman university. Jasper Moore of Carolina. Fred Burdett of The Citadel. Bob Henry, Robert Bolt of Clem-son.

Frances Pollard, Jean Stewart and Lena Graves of Lander college. I 14 following college students are enjoying spring holidays this week, Misses Zuljeme Moore, Sara Tidwell, Gladys and Roberta Harling, Grace Stewart; and Exa Graves of Winthrop college. Troops Assigned, To jous. CLOTHING MEET Head Of Local Store Is Guest Of Hart, Schaffner Marx Misses bright and Helen Hunter WWW if m.1 fTTil r.r,-.,-,- Events 1 WyKJual Events BejSlagld Twelve individual events will feature the biennial-Gieenville District Boy Scout circus Jo be held on Manly field 'the night of May 13, It was announced yesterdays by J. L.

Whatley, general phairman. Approximately 500 scouts and leaders will participate; in the show, 1 The, program was drawn up by a committee composed of Mr. Whatley, Mont Calhoun, Rby Stone, Powell Thomas, and O. B. Gorman and was approved at the last meeting of the Greenville Scoutmasters club.

tl If a ti Is it I Above appears Main street of Georgetown a It appears today. At right Is historic Dpiwopal church of the town. During the Revolution the British used the building a a stable for cavalry horses. 1 Mm jl I New Books At The Library own One Of Most Troops and the various events In which they will take part as announced by Mr. Whatley through O.

B. Gorman-, scout exeoutive of the Georget Historic Points In S. C. Blue Ridge council; are as follows: Troop 2 and 4 Bridges of friendship, Troop 5, 17 and 18 Human pyramids and rustic shacks. Troop 9 Oath and law pyramid.

Troop 10 Fires and bridges. Troop 11 Induction ceremony for Memories Of Indigo Days In Town's Present Day Features new scouts. Troop 13 U. S. flags.

Troop 15 Tumbling. Troop 16 Camping and cooking Troop 19 Clowns. Troop 20 Animals. Troop 24 Rope spinning. Troop 37 Kustlc towers.

Assignments will be made to other Blue Ribbon Cafe '(Incorporated)' Greenville's Newest and Most Modern Restaurant Is EXTREMELY GRATEFUL To the throngs that have visited us since our opening last Wednesday. We trust you liked our new home and food and that you'll come back again. We'll do our best to please For Better Food For Better Steaks For Better Environment For Better Atmosphere COME TO THE Blue Ribbon Cafe (Incorporated) 13 West Washington St. Good Place to Eat" LOUIS PUILLOS, Manager troops at a later date. Students Of Pelzer Major Q.

Hevward Mahon. of Heyward Mahon will go to Chicago to be a guest of Hart Schaffner Marx at a two-day program today and tomorrow at tiie opening event of the fiftieth ann-versary year of the clothing firm's founding. Leading figures in the clothing industry and merchandising field will take part in the program. There will be talks on current problems of merchandising, luncheons and dinners, a style show of the iiftieth anniversary line of clothing, and a theater party. Bruce Barton, widely known author and chairman of the Batten, Barton, Durstine fc Osborn advertising agency, will head the list of speakers at the dinner on the first clay.

Mary Cresap, chairman of the board and president of Hart Schaffner Mark, will preside. Abraham Hart, vice president and secretary, will review the half century of history of the firm which includes such outstanding achievements as being the first company in the apparel Industry to advertise nationally, the first large clothing firm to introduce collective bargaining with its employes, the first large clothing firm to abolish work in the home, the first to adopt the "all wool'' policy, and the first to manufacture clothing to fit the individual form. K. R. Richer, the company's advertising director, and Arnold Gingrich, editor of Esquire, will discuss topics of present day Interest in their fields.

Tributes to Hart Schaffner Marx will be offered by B. J. Cahn, president of B. Kuppen-helmer fe company, and Sidney Hill-man, president, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, who has played an important role In the remarkable labor policy which has distinguished amicable labor relations between Hart Schaffner Jk Marx and its employes for 25 years, Ebenezer Mission Group Holds Meet RENFREW, Anr. 3.

The March meeting of the Ebenezer Woman's Missionary society was held in the home of Mrs. Henry Burns. The meeting was called to order and presided over by the president, Mlsa Llllle Hodgens. Business of vital importance was disposed of. Following the business sespion, a most Interesting program was Riven by Circle 2, with Mrs.

Thomas New-by in charge. Two musical numbers were given by Gladys and Grace Burns, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bums. Immediately after the adjourning of the meeting refreshments were served by members of Circle 2.

which was hostess to the visiting circles. The April meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Will Class Entertained PELZER, Apr. 3. The tenth family whom it states died of Spanish influenza about 1756.

A tablet on the grave of Thomas Wilson, gives the date of his death in 1782. Amid the roots of a huge moss-draped, live oak a marble stone stands to the memory of "Margaret M. Horry, daughter of General Peter Horry" of South Carolina Revolutionary forces, and a bronze marker, "Margaret Horry, widow of a revolutionary general, erected by the Georgetown Chapter D. A. One slab to "Mary Smith who died March 14, 1794," age 36 years.

And alongside a similar slab "To Mary Smith, who died 15th of December, 1785, aged 18 years. Evidently mother and daughter. RICK ClXTl'RE INTRODUCED One burial plot is marked as that of Lucas, who was one who introduced rice culture into South Carolina and an ancestor of Mrs. A. R.

Mitchell, wife of the Rev. Alex R. Mitchell of Greenville, also the Sparkman lots for the Sparkman family, of whom was Dr. W. Buck Sparkman of Greenville.

The brick of which that historic church, still in good state of preservation, was built, were brought from England, then taken from ship and hauled by canal boat up a creek (that formerly ran along the north grade of the Pelzer high schoolmen joyed a most delightful dance Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Fannie Welborn in West Pel zer. Her daughter, Miss Susie Welborn, Is a member of this grade. Punch was served throughout the evening. Mrs.

T. C. Meares left Wednes day to spend six months with her son. T. in Detroit.

By J. S. PLOWDEN Two months would scarcely suffice to take in all of beauty, interest, and historic value in Georgetown, one of the oldest settlements (1705) in the state. And certainly two days was far too short. All my life I have wished to learn whether or not those horse hoofs were imprinted by Lord Rawclon and Colonel Tarle ton's Cavalry horses in the tile floor in Prince George's Winyah Episcopal church which was used as a stable during the Revolution.

I saw and convinced myself; they are there. On right of the front door of the church I read this inscription on a bronze tablet: "Prince George Winyah Church, Parish founded 1721. Present church erected about 1750, aided by the 'Society For the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, London' Occupied by the British Forces During the Revolution, Episcopal Church 1928 Georgetown, S. C. Many interesting inscriptions on marble stones at graves were read.

Among them: A 12-foot white marble shaft "Erected by the Marion Men of Winyah. In Memory of Elexlus M. Foster; Their Comrade, Surgeon, and Friend." Inserted in south outside wall, white marble tablet, "In Memory of Thomas Hasclle whose remains lie near this place. He departed this life A. D.

1756, age 38 years; also his wife, Alice Huselle, daughter of the Reverend Thomas Merrett, whose dissolution was in 1751, age 27 years. Another tablet near records the names, dates, and ages of an entire Mr. and Mrs. Garv Helms has moved into the Lander apartment that was formerly occupied bv Mrs Belloc Lowndes. A famous horror story is now reprinted at the request of Ernest Hemingway and Alexander Woolcott.

SOME NEW PAMPHLETS "Labor and The New Deal," by Louis Staik, for the Twentieth Century Fund, "The Modern Woman," by E. C. Baity. A planned program for a year of club study. "The Library," by R.

M. Hutcluns, president of the University of Chicago, "Social Security Pamphlets." Some of the titles are: What you should know about unemployment compensation; Federal Old Age Benefits; Aid to dependent children; Public assistance under the social security act. "What Brazil Offers You," from the Brazilian Information bureau. "Series of Church Luncheons, "I Found No Peace," by Webb Miller. An entertaining account of the transformation of a shy farm lad into a star foreign correspondent, who has witnessed the wars, murders and general violence of the world, "The Hundred Years," by Philip Guedalla.

He reviews the history of the last hundred years of Western civilization in brilliant episodic sketches of life and events in St. Petersburg, London, Washington, Rome, Paris and elsewhere. It has been described as a book of sheer delight for the intelligent reader. "The Nile, The Life Story of a River," by E'mil Ludwlg. The struggle of the Nile with man and nature, as it carves its way to the sea, the civilization on its banlv, the type of country through which it flows, and its legends and history, and the vast intluence it has had T.

C. Meares and her son Jack. Miss Doris Terry who is a student at Winthrop college came home Fri day to spend the spring holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F.

Terry at the Antrim hotel. The younger set of Pelzer honored Miss Dorts Terry Saturday evening with a dance at the Antrim hotel, A large crowd was present and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Punch was served throughout the evening. Tommy Lewis and Grae Martin of Goldville were week-end guests of Edwin McLane and Margaret featuring seven Diircrcnt Coun 3 upon the world "Ballet Profile." by Irving Deak-1 'rjf'by the Woman's Home Com panion in. Personal accounts of the num.

"Annual Report of the Children's nureau or South Carolina, PJ36. Biackmon, border of the churchyard, now filled up) by negro slaves, For the protection of church and graveyard, a 10-foot brick wall in the top of which on the outer edge were set in masonry, broken jagged edged bottles, was built around the entire property, much of it has been dismantled. Many large and majestic, moss-draped live oaks all over the grounds lend charm and beauty to the historic old church. Near the old church is the ancient and quaint, three-storied county bastlle. On the first floor is the sheriff's living quarters while above are the iron grated windows of the prisoners' cells.

The impressive Georgetown county court house is of solid and substantial construction. The second fireproof building constructed in America. The cornerstone was laid with Masonic honors in 1824. Its external architecture and Interior design are of unusual interest. The picture of a section of Front street shows a pretty and attractive setting on that broad thor-oughlare.

The U. S. Postoffice building creditable; and centrally located for NO OTHER ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER GAVE erous artists who have helped to create the modern ballet American, English, and Russian, with particular emphasis on the ballet-rousse. An interesting account of the latest period of the ballet. "So You're Going to a Psychia-l trist," by E.

L. Adamson, M. D. A popularized version of jxsychiatry, offering many case studies of neurotics, with the necessary treatment for readjustment. "Consumers' Cooperatives," compiled by J.

E. Johnson. An interest in the rights of consumers, has awakened, and cooperation as the solution has many advocates, botli to insure advantageous prices and higher quality of goods. This book MUCInl nm I discusses the subject from all angles. "Municipal Accountng Statements," by the National Committee 0 EXTRA CLOSET SPACE WMW Closet convenience on Front, the principal business street.

One of Georgetown's must interesting, historic, and well built public structures is the Winyah Indigo Society hall, erected in 1741. The society organized in 1740, by indigo planters, was given a royal charter by King George II In 1755. Members paid dues in indigo, which was sold for funds to educate children of the Georgetown district. Another is a building, now the Masonic temple, but originally built in 1735, the only colonial banking house in America at the time, and was under Hritish control. Georgetown has.

located In the western end of the city a beautiful, substantial and commodious, two- Holt Hip Door I With Your Finger! In An Automobile It's MILES Per Dollar In A Refrigerator Its COLD Per Dollar GE1 $249 It v. a it fit ci It it 1 Si It I I 6 6 8 t1 1 c. i 4 fi! 1). ri lii t( re I i in c-1 ti It i f) 1 1 i storv brick high school building, 40r ath 50c Week O- 'y-f-l on Municipal Accounting. Financial statements and statistical tables are discussed and illustrated in detail as a guide lor the preparation of financial reports by all municipalities, "Plant Propagation for the Garden," by D.

C. Falrburn. There is no pleasure for the gardener greater than "raising your own," and this book Is a complete guide for cutting, grafting, budding, layering, for trees shrubs, annuals, and house plants. "Hanking Theory and Practice," by Harr and Harris. This is the new edition, a very complete study of banks and banking practice, thoroughly revised and rewritten in accordance to new changes.

"Mount Vernon," by Paul Wll-stach. Gives a pleasant picture of Washington's home life, the history of the estate, and its restoration. Contains much of interest about the Washington family. "Being Born," by F. B.

Strain. A book of instruction for pre-adoles-cent children, treated In a direct and unsentimental manner. "Youth Serves the Community," by P. H. Hanna.

A collection of co-operative projects for the iinpiove-ment of the community to be carried out by the school children. Suggested as treatment in prevention of Juvenile delinquency. "Plants of Yellowstone National Park," by W. B. McDougall.

The great variety of wild flowers in this park is one of its chief charms, this is an illustrated account of them. "Sperlal I xhihlliim of Glass Irom The Museum Collections." Metro-politian museum with many illustrations. The riches of the glass and the history of the craft of glass making is revealed. "Cotton and Cotton Oil." bv D. A.

Tompkins. A very interesting old book which has been given the library, containing much historical interest. "None Shall ook Bark," by Caroline Gordon. From Fort Donelson on to Chicamauga we follow the fortunes of this aid to General Forrest, told by a novelist I knew needed watching since her writing of that other book "Aleck Maury, Sportsman." "Lords and Masters," bv A. O.

Matdoncll. A witty story of English life, public and private, "Washington lcaliin Murders," by Van VVycH Mason. Diplomatic Intrigue and a skeleton. hink In the Armour," by Mrs. "How can Seari do hundreds of folks ask us every weekpeople who have shopped all the leading makes of electric refrigerators.

The answer is that Sears make Coldspot and Sears sell it. You-pay no -big distribution cost. No national advertising charges. Every cent you pay for this Coldspot brings you extra value. Let us show you Coldspot for 1937 todaypoint out how much more you get for what you pay.

Then judge for yourself what refrigerator gives you the most value. Hold ten lo twenty gar tnenU Operate like a roll-top Patented Fragrant "Odora Re. tainer fiveft.liiftlj; two ft. vide El I II JJ! l.f(ur-N of part of th palentrd Odnra rrlaintr faniurn, tmitt 9 penetrating odor. Taken up very llllle room, but Klve you plenty of which selves well Georgetown's future citizens.

One so minded, can see Just one block away from Front, Georgetown's principal business street. Ships anchored safely in Georgetown's rxrellent harbor, four masted schooners and steamers are usual sights on the city's water front. The new Ifayette bridge which spans the Black and Waccamaw rivers on the Ocean highway north of the city, and leading toward Paw-Iry's island, Myrtle Beach, Conway, and all points north, is a very great convenience to tnurlsta and motorists and is greatly promoting Georgetown's progress. AN AM'IKNT STORY Like leaves out of Georgetown's ancient hlstorv is the aged, but sol-Id Market building. City Hall, and Fire Station, there Is the ancient lell In the belfry and an open covered rourt.

where slave auctions were formerly held. The other is the Pyatt house where George Washington was entertained when on his famous historic triumphant visit South. In 177S, the Marquis de Lafayette first set foot on American soil at North Istand near Georgetown, where he came to aid the colonists. Those with time and Inclination to enjoy real entertaining and instructive feasts for their eyes, ran find it in the magnificent Brook-green gardens, half a mile off the Ocean highway, 22 miles north of Georgetown and In the season, beautiful Belle Isle flower gardens, 17 miles south on the same highway, offer the beauties of lovely flowers to seekers after such. Georgetown is hunters' heaven for t'), deer, duck, and other Rame hunting.

A young kinsman told of camping with comrades on one of Georgetown's chain of sea Islands and finding the deer so tame that they had to drive them awa? from their ramp, and as for fish. lne the discovery of Wlnvah bar shad, rork fish, brim, trout, and all kinds nt fish, native to Waters of Rotith Carolina have been so abundant that Tarleton wrote to the British board of strategy, that Williamsburg rounty was worth subjugating for the fish in Blork river alone. Just now Georgetown is experiencing a great, building and commercial exrwnstnn, the hucest building of steel and concrete in this state, Is being creeled tn house machinery for the eighl million dollaj extra rlonet npnce for Mor Intf fall and winter rlollie for year 'round nue In mull home, apartment, ftummer home, offices. LOOK AT THE OTHER FEATURES YOU GET Speedex Easy-out Ice Cube Tray Finger-tip Tray Release Touch-a-bar Door Opener Famous Foodex Gleaming Dulux Finish Automatic Interior Light Servex Glass Hostess Set Adjustable Shelves lO-Point' Cotd Control Semi-Automatic Defrosting paper mill of the Soul hern Kraft and that brings to Georgetown another enterprise, the DuPont Cellophane company, to use the residue from the huge paper plant. Only A Limited Number Of These To Be Sold-MONDAY AND TUESDAY As Long As They Last OPEN AN ACCOUNT 1 11 ii.

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