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K&Sii mm: ? IDNESDAT, JANUARY ' ---?- ' -;v" wsmmi "jWSt, Hold Annual in Columbia :',iS The Fanner* and Taxpayer* League will hold it a annual State Convention in the f Hotel Columbia, Monday, January 7tft beginning at eleven o'clock. Reports from haany county presidents promise a large at tendance, it was stated at League Tho Legislative Committee of the League prepared the agenda for dis cussion and subcnitted it to the reg ional . conference in Charleston, Orangeburg, Uennettsville, Newber ry and Sipiartenburg. Hhfe agenda was approved in. the form now to be submitted to the convention. The agenda follow*: . Tentative ^ Agenda _ 1. Remove the 5 mill State gener- 1 al property tax. : (If additional yield or better col lections will permit; or a repeal con-| tingent on such a condition) 2. Reorganize the State Govern* j ? raen^-, ? , j (a) Concentrating all agricultural | activities either under Clemson Col lege or the estate Department of | Agriculture. ? , (b) Bring into one office all 11 censo collections, especially ap now attended to by Highway Department, Departfrkent of Agriculture, Tax Commission, Come Warden's office, | Board of Fisheries. (c, Concentrate all field enforce ment service into a State Police Sys tem* particularly State Constabulary, Traffic Police (both of which now serve in various police function?) in spectors of weights, measures, oil gasoline, hotels, seeds, feeds, etc. Since all this is non-tectaical , one or two technical men might be in cluded. this concentration should ' result in economies through the elim inatkm ^ of ^ pie and non-technical services. The growing audacity and re sourcefulness of robbers makes it necessary to have a mobile force that can quickly go in pursuit, without hindrance of county llnesi The pre pent Highway police force can be quickly mobilized in an emergency. Furthermore, the simple duties of in spection can quickly be learned by men who are also capable of pro tecting life and property. (d) Eliminate the Board of Bank] Control. It has served its purpose, (e) Eliminate State Auditor and give Budget Commissioner's office this duties. (f) Reduco Bank Examiners force I and require all State Banks to take| out Federal Deposit Insurance. (g) Aibolish State Cotton Ware-] house System. ;/? (h) Consolidate all State official 1 testing laboratories ? ? Clemson College, toxicology Clemson College, fertilizer Department of Health Department of Agriculture. Highway Department. And require that all drinking wa-l ter shall be analyzed by the Chief] Stato Chemist. DOVE HUNT A picnic and dove -shoot was given last Week by Mr. Dodge Peters of Gfeat Harrington Massachusetts at the farm of Mr. Put* a few miles east of the town. Among those who enjoyed the oc casion were Mr. and Mrs. LaMont Dominick, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Par tridge, Mr.anri Mrs. W. L. Wright, Mr. and Mr*. Craig Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Jarvis, tfo KnoKons,Mr. Chase, and Mils Jane Chase, Stewart Hoykin, and Sana Engs. |.k Death of Colored Minister .* '-iff'-: '? ***$?&& *5. H Rev. Hire*n Hurst, retired A.nM?"E preacher of, Newberry, S. C., dledj Tuesday, Decemiber 26, Christmas nlfcht. He was the husband of Flor in? E. Moses of Camden, S. C. Fun eral services were held for him Sunday at 8:80 p. m. from Miller's Chapel, Newberry. Leaves hie jvWbw ?nd four ch|Mren^-Contribute<t * Liberty nil News Liberty Hill, December 81. ? The last day of the last month of 1984, gone! And gtotae forever 1 Sad words. Did wfi enter 1984 with bright hopes and joyful anticipations of what v>e wished and expected to accomplish? Did we reach our goal? No doubt some did, but alas! many did not, such is always the case, and M ?doubt always will be, but we should not be discouraged, let us profit by the failures and mistakes we have made in 1984, and enter 1985 with renewed hope and energy and a cour? ageoue determination to act our part individually and collectively in such a manner tflfet our Nation, our State and our "home life" may be better than in the years that have passed, and with abiding faith in a kind and over ruling Providence we wish for each of "our" readers a happy and (prosperous 1935!. Superintendent L. P. Thompson announced on Sunday morning that the Presbyterian Sunday School had ?again been awarded jthe banner for 1985 given b$ Bellhtel Presbytery foi the greatest per member contribution for Sunday extension? our Sunday School- has held that distinction foi several years. Quite a goodly audience including a number of visitors, attended the morning sermon at the Presbyterian ?Church toy the pastor. Rev. F. A. Drennan, at the conclusion of which communion services were held. Misses Bettie Richards of Laur-| ens and Margaret Richards of Colum bia Collage Music Faculty tare at ttfe thome of their parents, Gov. and Mrs. John G. Richards, who also have as guests if or n the holidays their son-in law and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Frances of Roanoke, Va. l)r, and Mrs. T. G. Hall and child ren Bobble and Louise Westminis P2r Mr', ^nd' Mrs. | R. C. Jones, Jr. of Lancaster. Misses Mary and Sana bright Mid attractive twin .daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cunningham are at hr*me from Winthrop College for the vacat ion. Mies Callie Jones who has been spending her vacation at the homo of her parents w|)l leave on Tuesday to resume her duties as a member of the Columbia City School faculty. Mr. Alex Graham of Camden is a ttoliday guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs, L. P. Thompson. Prof. A. J. Richards, Superintend ent of the Denmark schools, with Mrs Richards and A. J. Jr. are guests in the home of Mr. C< E. Richards. Mrs. W. T. Boyd of Rock Hill and Mrs. Ira B. Small and son of Heath Springs were here with relatives for a short while Christmao day. Mr. an<T Mrs. W. L. Johnson and] son Jack of Pleasant Hill were visit- 1 ing relatives (here last week. We acknowledge with thanks the] receipt of a holiday card with seas onal greeting from Mr. H. C. Barnes of Roanoke, Va. Mr. Barnes if a staunch friend of the ''Messenger" and we appreciate his kindly remem brance. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Higgins are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy in their home on December 26. A very real Christinas present! A telephone message to Mr. R. C. Jones announced the death of a re lative, Mr. T. Howell Jones, of Longtown. Mr. Jones made his Mome here for some years, and many friends here regret to hear of his passing. Married In Bishopville The following marriages were per formed at the residence of Judge John M. Smith on Dennis Avenue, time aihI place indicated) Mist Edna Louise Sullivan and WU lie C. Francis, both of Bethune, on afternoon of .December l*t, 1984. Miss Willis llunn and George S. Catoe, both of BMhune, >\ft?moon of Decembe* , 1st, 1984, pi , 1U*? fannie Furr, Monroe, N. C.? and Taylor 8. Oatoe, Pageland, 8. (jU evening of December 8th, 1984. Tedder, Darlington, Pop, BrtJwm wwlmt m The annual shaw Production serving the counties ol(Lancaster end Kershaw will be hold QU, January 7, 1085 at ten o'clock a,Jjn. it we Ker shaw Theater, Kershaw, $. C. it Is an nounced by A. G. Clarkson secretary of the association. - 1 Not only are all of the farm borrower* from the Ijispciation^.tibtel ?holders of Class B Stock expected to be present, but Mr. Clarkson said that a most oordial invitation was alio extended to all faiatyfti in the terri tory served by the aasociatjkm and that it was hoped that, large numbers would accept the invitation. "Every member of the Associat ion", said Mr. Clarkeon *fls urged to bring one or mors rion-owteiber* with him as it is our desire that every farmer in this section shall acquaint himself with the credit eetyjh|| whlch our organization has to offer*" "Directors of the asaoei^flfe for the ensuing year will be; elected at this meeting. Every member of the association is entitled to cast one vote, regardless of the number of shares he owns, and it is lo his best interest to vote for men of tho high-j est (integrity and business jMcumen. "At the meeting a re*] port of. the year's- ' association will Production Credit Ooi Columbia will be re] meeting by Its _ Graham, who will outttn** of the Farm Credit of the third district,*: control and operation c ion credit associations and explanation of the -qperating statement fr tlon through December -V TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY There will be a meeting o < The Ker shaW County Fish and Game Associa tion tonight at 7 o'clock in tfcto Pal metto Tea Room. AH members are ur ged to be present and bring twenty, five cents for the dinner. * ? : FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The following services are an nounced for week beginning January 6, 1985 at the First Baptist Church: Sunday school at 10 o'clock with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge. - Public worship conducted jby the pastor J. B. Caston at 11:15 A. M. subject: The Lord's supper will be administered at 6:80 P. M. and there will be no evening preadfe ing service. Teadhter's meeting Tues day evening at 7:80. B? Y. P, -tf? Tuesday evening .at 7:80. Prayer* meeting Wednesday evening at 7:80. The public is cordially invited tol attend all the services of this church. I PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICES Sunday January 6. A. Douglas MlcAm, pastor. Chufrch sdtool 10 a. im Morning worship at 11:15. The Sacrament of the lord's Supper win be celebrated at this service. Vos per service at seven p. m. telling the story of Martin Luther with colored steriqptlcan slides. The pubKc Is cordially invited to these services. JN** Grocery A new grocery store is being op-1 ened up on BrOad Street in tlhte store room formerly occupied \ by Rhamej Brothers. Mr. Sogers is the pro-, prietor of the new enterprise. CITY SCHOOLS OPENED TODAY The Camden City Schools which Ifaeave been closed for the Christmas holidays re-opened today and resum ed work. -.*n ???*' Hufire Bear Slsin hi North Carolina I Old Rook, N. O., Dec. 29- A htm killed near here recently etood <m z.'z.z-zsr m ? ? ? Opened six measured ttyjKanlpe an<) Who felled him, M ^ shots before killing him *** m eeveral bullet* 11 1 The financial balance sheet for the state of South Carolina presents a better picture at this time than that pteaented at the close of 19S3, A. J. Beattie, comptroller general , declar ed yesterday. , A year ago, he said, all of the state's current obligations were bear ing a high rate of' interest, 5 1-2 per cent and 6 per cent. Moreover, he continued, dome of these obligat ions were past due and "we were only able to pay the interest at | stated periods. "At that time/' he said, "we had a note for $900,000 due the RFC on which we were paying 6 1-2 per cent, interest and we had $2,591,000 notes issued to the teadhfers scattered | throughout the state bearing interest! at 5 per cent. v I "December 81, 1984' we show no outstanding obligations in our gener al Ifund bearing a greater rate of interest than S 1-2 per cent., while the teachers' notes which were out standing have been all called for ?payment. These obligations were partly paid in cash' and partly refi nanced over a pwridd of one to two years at 5 1-2 per cent interest while c/ur short t^rm current loans are bearing an interest rate of lvl-4 pei cent aryl 1.60 per cent respectively. 'indications at this time are that revenues for the fiscal year begin-' ning July 1, . 1984 and ending June SO, 1986, will be sufficient .to take' care of these unexpected expendi tures. '^Altogether the outlook for 1985 is very much brighter than any year since the depression."-? The State. f?piCK" JENKINS IMPROVING w pwawp w lorow W?i he! istaadiiy improving at tWs Camden Hospital. He was seriously injured Christmas Day when his motorcycle was in a collision with an automobile on Broad street. He suffered frac tures of both jaw-bones. Dick ha? charge of the distrifoutioh of The Charlotte' Observer in this territory | and is very popular with everyone. Oft occasions he helps in getting out j The Messenger and the "force" masses Mm and wishes for him a| speedy recovery. EXCITING POLO MATCH PLAYEti SUNDAY The first of a Series of matdhes for the John Devine cup was played! here Sunday in a great, hard-fought | game in spite of the recent rains. It was near midday before the fans| learned whether or not the field was dry enough to prevent tihte poines from slipping. During the first chukker, the Country, or those wearing the blue colors, was favored to w&> with two goals to, its credit. In the second period, the town team, or players in yellow, evened things up by tying] the tallies. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth dbukkers were all played on equal terms, with both sides making a total of five scores apiece. The 4 fourth was probably the most interesting and fastest period, mark" ?ed by Walton Ferguson's (breaking through with the ball, making a long ran down the field, ending it with a cleverly executed goal. At the close the two tec*ns stood, 7 to 7, and the play was in competit ion for the Jcftm Devine award, it was necessary to begin the seventh chukker until one or the other side had broken the tie. This was ac complished by Joe Bates of the country team, who nuade a good drive through the Yellows' goal posts, leav ing the first of tfo three games, 8 to 7, in favor of the Blues. The outstanding players were Bates and Robinson, for the county, with Little and DuBoie's playing the best fo* the town. ?The lineup: I'm Country Henry Savage, Jr.. . Ancrum Boyktn C. P. DuBose, Jr. i* . .Kirby Tupper Ralph Little , . . ...Charlie Robinson Buck Smith Joe Bates Mat and Waltcft Ferguson cut In th(| ' ??.W ' Cullwm, Ralph Anctum Boykin, | M ? *"VV Because January 1 come on a Tues day, the 1985 session of t toe South Carolina legislature will get off to an early start Jsnuary 8. James E. Hunter, Jr., clerk of the house, explained that the (statutes provide for the legislature to meet on the second Tuesday in every Jan uary as the statutes and the calen dar permit. \ This start leads to high hopes of sine die adjournment early in April if not sooner. To offset the calendar advantage, the legislature must organize anew this year after biennial elections. Its organization session in 1988 was tfcfe longest on record, continuing un til May 17, and a new assembly in 1981 set the prior record. The election of officem is one of the first matters to come before the two branches when the v legislature convenes January 8 with Clerk Hun ter presiding in the house ahd Lieut. Governor James O. Shegxpard pre siding over the senate. A .speaker, speaker pro tern and desk otaff are to be named in the house and, a president pro tefrn. and desk force in the senate. Claude A. Taylor of Spartanburg, acting speaker, is reported to have a commanding lead in titoe race for Che speakership. Representative Homer McAdams of i^je. West is the only other announcedoahdidate. Several possible candidate for the speakership pro tem. have beer* men tioned, Representative Sol Blatt of Botfii 'white and colored friends are saddened to learn of the death of one of the most prominent negroes of the community, Eugene Heriot IMbble. * Eugene H. Dibble was bom in Camden, of free parentage, May 12, 1865 and was jbhe son of Ellie Naudin and Andrew H. Dibble. His early education was begun in the public schools here and competed 'in the North at Bridgewater Normal and Bryan and Stratton Commercial Col lege in New York City. He returned here and entered the grocery business which occupation he devoted foSnvself to, for 50 years, re tiring in 1927. Besides this business he also dealt in real estate, owning property in the city as well as farm lands in, this vicinity. He leaves a widow and -six children, several of whom live outside of this state. Funeral services were hold at Mb home Friday afternoon, December 28. Ho leaves a host of white and colored friends who regret his party ing and by whlom he was (hteld in high esteem. "The Monk of Wittenberg" The story of Martin Luther's life and great work will be told with the aid of sterioptioan elides at tflite ves per service Sunday evening at seven o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. Every one is invited. TO SEEK INCREASE FOR ARMY AND NAVY Washington, Decv 81 ? Close upon Japan'? denunciation of the Wash ington naval limitation treaty came word tcday that President Roosevelt will ask congress to increase the army's appropriation for the coming fiscal year by $445,000,000 and allot "at least" 1100,000,000 to continue' building the navy up to treaty fttrength. A high navy official reported, how ever, that ttto department had asked only for funds to lay down 24 vessels which are to be the first of the 78 authorized, but not appropriated for by the Vinson navy law. Cost esti mates were guarded, but one Official who would not be quoted predicted the 24 Would involve an outlay of $185,000,000. - Only appropriations for the first y?ar of donetfurtlon would be asked, it vfcas &aU). Money to complete ships' already under construction, it -was i added, would bring tfie figure to "Well over" $100,000,000. Sk - ^ f ; M mi) ,1 r Itif i '? I MM II ,11 n II Seaboard Renders Fine Train Service . The year 1984 saw truly outstand ing steps taken by The Seaboard Air Line Railway to provide its own peo pie - the people of the South, with train service on a par with that of fered anywhere in the country. The Southern States Special and New "York-Florida Limited wero air conditoned to provide those traveling in and to and from this territory with the cnost healthful transporta tion possible. 'Air in tihtese trains is always filtered and purified before it is breathed ? eliminating the dan gem of inhaling dust, smoke, dirt, disease spreading pollen and germs. In addition the air is regulated at most healthful temperatures through out the journey ? perfectly humidified ?constantly circulated* without drafts, to every corner of the cay. Passenger rates were drastically Teduced. Passengers who desire to travel ( in coaches, besides having the 'benefits of air-conditoning, also en joy tfoa lowest rate in history ? based on one and a half cents per mile. The former rate was 3.6 cents per mile. For the benefit of those desiring parlor and (sleeping car service the rate has been, reduced to three centa per mile. Surcharges were removed --reducing charge for Pullman ser vice by one-third. Although scheduled to end on De cember 3lat, 1984, these exception ally low rates wiircontinue in effect, .v. Ruining times were substantially The Southern States -Florida dastina ?with of The subscribers of The Charlotte Observer in Camden are requested to telephone either The Camden Chron icle or The Wateree Messenger of fice if they fail to get their Observer promptly, while Richard Jenkins, re presentative, is ill in the hospital. Clouds and Sunshine This will be the theme at the Men's Bible Class Sunday Morning. Lot us all, celebrate the First Sunday ofl the New Year, by a full attendance. See if this can be Wone ? Jack Moore, Secretary. To Hold Examination for Postmaster at Bethui*y The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination at this office for Postmaster at Bethune, S. C. Closing date for applications is Jan uary 4, 1935. BIRTH Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nacic{pfp? Sheheen a 8 1-2 pound boy, Friday, December 28 at their residence on Mill street. A COMMUNION THAT WILL BH DIFFERENT Next Sunday morning will be the first Sunday of the New Year, and the day for our regular conrtnunion celebration of the Lord's Supper. We shall conduct it in a different man nor. It will be a source of gratifica tion to the pastor if our membership will turn out in nufrn/bers fitting to congregation. More eSnphasi-s and, as stated, difference, will be observed Come out and let us start the New Year honoring our Lor*! in this sac red ordinance. Service at 11:16. Be fore th9 communion service begins, there will <be the baptizing of dMld ren. Owing to the inclement weath er it was postypioned last Sunday. Evening -servico at 7:30: Theme: "What Will the New Year Mean to Me?"~-C. F. Wknberly, Pastor. THOSE HEALTH SEALS It in still not too lato to send in the dollar for the health seals or to return the seals which you were not able to buy. You are encouraged to do this at once. Send all checks and seats to Rev. F. H. Craighlll. Those ipho assisted with selling tto seals are requested to turn In their reports and money as soon as is eon "i** , . i V'T: ? ? v;' v -