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t Shaw Meets Tragic End t Shaw Drowns in Winyah Bay getown, June 28. ? Ernest i 2<f, son of Mr. and Mrs; L. C. of College Place, was drowned inyalh Bay this afternoon when II frorfi a boat returning from all day fishing trip. A 1 age crowd) citizens joined county officials in effort to recover the body. (Mr. Shaw had accompanied his un e, W. J. Smyrl, on the trip and the y in a 45 foot cabin cruiser, wa* Rearing Georgetown after a day at io fishing grounds when Shaw ill overboard. The tragedy occurred $MtK>ut 4:30 o'clock and at the time a 't current was running in the bay. HSfaav. kept himself afloat during thej ,,/time that the boat was being swung I i^Vjoxound to pick him up but he sankj ftkirom sight before rescuers could, eh him. t Ernest Shaw, who was drowned ipaJbout 4:30 yesterday afternoon while gL fishing about seven miles off thej ^'HJOast of (Georgetown, was a former} (employ eo of Gibson's Drug Store, I ' 1788 Main street, Columbia. He was | Spending his vacation with his uncle I;'; - and aunt, Mr and Mrs W. J. Smyrl I?. of Georgetown. Surviving him are Qvis parents, four \ sisters, Miss Charlotte Mae Shaw of ||Memphis, Misses Margaret, Mattie, ! Mary Shaw, all of Columbia, and' pi^wo brothers, Luther Shaw and Rob-j |;V' *?rt Shaw, both of Columbia. Robert j#v?iShaw was president of the Columiarj pi|igh school student body last session. -Shaw was a (member of tllve Wash-! p^ington St. Methodist Church. He for ^^W^ly lived in Camden and was grad uated from the high school there. ? e State. , ^^The body of Ernest Alexander '? 84, of 4914 Colonial Drive, who ' Was drowned in Winyah Bay Friday |;|*ftemoon while visiting relatives in ^'llGeorgeto wn , was recovered yester- ; afternoon and returned to Colum sV>.? fc. Shaw was a member of the Claire Metlhodist Church. He had friends throughout the state. ' '(& is survived by his parents, Mr. gj^'Mrs. Luther C. Shaw, two broth (P^s^tiuther Shaw, Jr. and John Rob l%^rt 'Shaw of Columbia; four sisters, l^ilisses M Shaw, Margaret L Shaw, '(f. J||^attie P Shaw, and Marie E. Shaw, all of Columbia, one grandfather, Rob ert L. Smyrl of Camdwi. ^Sv^^^lineral services were Ifreld at the gravesido in Elmwood cemetery at ?^Ol6o o'clock nnonday morning by the L. Mulliken, pastor of the ^^Tashington St. Methodist Church, ^iPMijfted by Rev. George K. Way,pas ^ College Place Methodist ^^"^illboarers were: Arial Shaw, John] Shftw, Otis Creed, Lloyd ?9myrl,| ^|jprank Campbell and Muldrow A rial 1. ' ?'the State. ^ijfteorgetown, June 30. ? The body ** 'Ernest Shaw, 24 year old Colum who drowned Friday afternoon Mnyath Bay, was found at 1 :30 afternoon by searching .parties the local naval reserve boat about jiieet from where he sank. tttn the way the body was float iiri the water if is thought that; iftd only come to the surface a| time before it was discovered.; coroner's jury brought in a ver 0# accidental drowning. Smyrl of Georgetown, uncle deceased, testified ttfoat Shaw ,off the boat and swam for iftl minutes in the water but front fight before he could bo plotted Up. The body was taken to hi* home in Columbia this afternoon. m ? Clean Off Antloch Cemetery U Interested persons aro request, irroeot at Antioch Baptist Friday, July 5, to clean off Mpvrttery grounds. (Athodint Church Services ! regular service* will be (held, 'School at 10:00 a. m.; prftjich a. m. and 8:lB p. m. by \} Dt, Wimberly will meet M m utmal. July 4th Celebration at Hermitage Lake Tomorrow, July 4th will be a big day at 'Hermitage Lake, as plans ar? how complete for a gala affair. Th* various committees appointed have arranged an entertaining program. The flood gates were closed some time ago and the water has risen to a height suitable for aquatic aports, Swimming will be under the direct ion of Walter Rhame, dhairman Contestants in these events will b? judged by points. The following pro gram has been outlined: 5o yard free style for boys; 50 yard free style for men; 50 yard free style for women; 200 yard relUy race (four boys); 200 yard relay race( four wotmen; 200 yd. relay race (four men; 50 yard back ptroke (girls); 50 yard back stroke, {boys); 50 yard free for all, Winners in these events will be awarded prizes John Davidson and Cooley Gillis tare in charge of the boat racing which should prove to be a major at traction of the day. A free ride will Ibe given with each 50c ticket foi the fish supper. The supper arrange ments are in charge of Herman Bar uch and he Has an able corps of help ers. The supper will be prepared accord ing to the number of tickets sold, final check will bo held Tuesday night. All those wishing tickets are requested to get them before Tuesday from any of the following stores: City Drug Cotmpanny; Carolina Mot or Company; May's Motor Company; Drakefoid and Young's Garage; The Sweet Shop; Hermitage Mill Office Wateree Mill Office; Electrik Maid Bake Shop; Mackey Hardware Co. The Johnson Outboard Motor Ser vice is sponsoring a large part of the program in that demonstrations will be given throughout the day and quite a number of boats will be exhir bited. . v- ? ' ? After the fish stopper and at 8:00 p. m. there will be a beautiful dis play of fireworks as is shown each year at the county fair, consisting of aeriel bombs and and lovely designs. Tables (have been erected on the past side of the lake and all conven iences made for picnic parties. Many family parties are expected t spend the day at the lake. MR. RHAME CONDUCTS LIFE SAVING COURSES | Eadh summer the American Red Cross conducts ar, Aquatic School at Brevard, N. C. To this school young men and young women are sent by the various Red Cross Chapters for training in Life saving. The Kershaw County Chapter has been represented at this school for the past two years by Mr. Walter A. Rhame of Camden, Mr. Rhame just recently ?pent ten days at this sdhrool and has consented to give training in swimming, water emergencies, water rescues and resusi tation here in Camden. There will be no charge for the training as it is volurvteor service Mr, Rhame is glv to the Red Cross. Two distinct courses will be offered. First, The Junior Life Saving Course, which is ton hours of instruction and examina tion for persons 12 years of age and over who can swim- Second, Senior Life Saving Course, which is ten hours of instruction and examination for proficient swimmers v/h?o have passed their seventeenth birthday. This course includes water rescues, resuscitation, etc. This training will be given by Mr. Rhame at Saddle and Paddle on Saturday afternoons and at other times he will appoint during the summer months. Mr. Rhame will be at Saddle and Paddle for the first les son Saturday, July 0 at 2:30 p. m. The local chapter urges the young people of Camden and vicinity to takfl advantage of tfMs important instruct ion. Drinks Half Gallon Beer in 8-4 Seconds Milwaukee, June 30 ?Floyd Verett 310 pound bartendor, quaffed a half gallon of brew in the amazing time o it 84 seconds today and won the Mil waukee beer guzzling contest, bot toms up. Whilo a crowd looked on In min gled awe and envy, tho capacious red Head drank seven contenders under tho table in the final round orf the foaming tournament. , A Liberty Liberty HSU, July 2? Mr. W- P. Mc Guirt of Camden was here last week looking after the interest of a grain thrashing outfit. Some of our fann ers made fine crops of oats and are having some of them thrashed, among them are Messrs. R, C. Jones, L. P. Thompson and Abe Hilton. After a drouth of several weeks duration our section was visited on Monday night by a light fall of rain with wind and thunder. The precipi tation was little more than enough, to. allay the dust nuisanoe, and the agri cultural outlook is getting to toe quite serious, especially as to old planted corn. Mrs. L. P. Thompson and daughter, Miss Anne, and Pat, Jr. and John, ispent a day with friends at Great Falls last week, and Kitty and Billy By rum returned home with them for a short visit. Miss Nannie Floyd arrived on Sat urday from Frederick, Md. to spend a while with her brother, Mr. P. B. Floyd at the old home place. Mrs. Baker Warren and baby of Allendale returned home Sunday, af ter a visit of several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wardlaw. Misses Callie and Jennie Jones ;pent Thursday last in the Capitol City visiting friends and shopping. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Johnson and little son, Jack, of Pleasant Hill, and Mr G W Perry of Lancaster were weekend visitors in the ttrome of their sister, Mrs. J. H. Clements. Miss Margaret Hammond of Sto rife bo ro has been spending several days with her cousin, Miss Willie Lee Higgine. Masters John and Perry McCoy, of the Mt. Zion section, ane visiting in the home of their aunt, Mrs. F. B. Floyd. Miss Sarah Wilson of Darlingopt is spending some time with Vatr grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. .. . .. . ?? . Messrs. E. L. Jones, W C Petty and C C Stroupe are in Camden this week serving as jurors in the County Court. News has been received of the death of Mr. J. H. Creightan, an old and welllcnown citizen of the Heath ^Springs section, at the home of Mr. J. L. Jackson at Hagood, where the burial will take place on Tuesday. BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES The following services are announc ed at the First Baptist Church for week beginning Sunday July 7: Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Oaston at 11:15 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. Morning subject: Prepare to Meet God. Evening sub ject: The Danger of Delay. B. Y. P. U. Tuesday evening at 8 o'cock. PrayermeetSng Wednesday at 8:80,1 Sunday school at 10 o'cock with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge. The pastor wishes to tShank the members of the congregation for their loyal support and cooperation during the past six years. He and his fam ily fully appreciate the many courtes des and much kindness shown thej? not only by the members of this church but by all the citzens of Cam den since we moved here six yoard ago. We would not forget to ex press our sincere appreciation for tJfre help given us, in carrying forward tho church .program, by the local paper*. We are much indebted to both the Camden Chronicle and the Wateree Messenger. It is a joy and privilege to live in Camden and to serve among such good pooplo. As <we enter upon the seventh year we hope to serve imore sacrificially and be in some measure worthy of such kindness. Rethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday July 7. A. Douglas MoArn, pastor. Church school 10 a. m. Morn ing worship 1 1 :16. The Lord's Supper will bo celebrated at this service. Ves (per service on church lawn 8 p. m. The public is cordially invited. Sunday Vespers Each Sunday evening during the summer months 4 vesper service will he held on the lawn of the Presbyter Han Sunday Sdhool at 8 o'clock. You are cordially invited to attend. Congressman J P Richards an nounced several d^ys ago that the land policy section of the department of Agriculture had approved tihe sand hills project located in Chesterfield and Kershaw counties after a hearing held before the department of Agri culture a few days ago. This means that the government has approved the purchase of from 100,000 to 160,000 acres of submarg inal land situated in Kershaw and Chesterfield counties, upon whidh options have been acquired. This pro ject will be developed as a forestry, game and recreational area and will do much to bring to the attention of the people of this country the possi bilities of this section. The department of Agriculture al so apiproved the purchase of several thousand acres as an extension to the Cheraw state park project in Chester field county. Richards said it is an ticipated that work for a large num foer of unemployed will be provided by the development of these projects Under the present policy of the admin ifltration, the wtorkers will be selected from the relief rolls of the areas af fected. It is probable that actual work will not begin on these (projects for some weeks, as titled must be exam ined and deeds secured by the govern ment. Funds are yet to be allocated for their development by the works relief administration. Recently the personnel of tftve temporary prelim inary survey force of the sand hills project was cut fifty per cent., but it is expected that this force will be .built up again as soon as actual work on the project is begun. k !Gpy. JOHNSTON TO REQUEST ?]M0CIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION 'l jsfnrtmwCI* Washington, July 1? Governor Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina an nounced here tonight he would re quest the state supreme court to hold a special session at an early date to rule on the constitutionality of a leg islative act empowering state insti tutions po borrow federal funds for permanent improvements. He said the question was (holding up release of approximately $1,000,000 in federal funds for improvements at charitable institutions and tftve State hospital in South Carolina. The state ?supreme court now is in summer re cess. The act, passed by the 1934 South Oarolina tegislature, empowered stale institutions to pledge their assets to Secure federal loans, Johnston said the federal government had requested a constitutionality ruling. Johnston came here to confer wiUh( Morris Cooke, federal rural eliectrifi cation director, on the rural electri fication program in South Carolina. He said approximately 650 proposed projects in the state were ready for actlort. The state rural electrification au thorities would mieet July 9, the gov ernor said, adding he wanted to (be able to make a comprehensive report on what steps should be taken next. Johnston also conferred with Harry L. Hopkins, federal relief and works progress administrator. He said re lief and proposed projects under the !new program were discussed. Hho governor tomorrow will see Thomas E. MacDonald, federal roads chief, relative to tho federal road pro-| gram In the state. He also had an engagement at tho textile labor relat ions board to discuss labor conditions. A strike of 200 or 800 textile work ers had been in progress at the Tuca pau Manufacturing company at Tuca pau, S. C.t Johnston said, adding ho w am ted to see if steps could be taken to ettd the trouble, ( The governor was a dinner gwest tonight of Senator and Mrs. James P. Byrne*. , A new device will detect faked oli painting* which are passed ff as "old masters". , - ? k T ? claimed invention of a tmia chia , which 'will efficiently harvest) the *feed of buffalo grass is import* i ant to the sod-stripped Western lib*** Report of Children's Home Work At the annual meeting of the offi cers and board of directors of tihe Childrens Hoirte of Camden and Ker shaw County the following report and included items was given by Mrs Margaret C. Mayfield, president. The Home has been painted inside and out this having been made possi ble by a most generous gift of Mr Ward C. Belcher. The paint was se cured and the work supervised by Mrs Olive Whitridge. Much labor (having been given and work was carried on bv the ERA. The yard has been planted and beau tified through the interest and ef fort of Mrs. T. K Trotter who is chairman of the planting committee ?of tho Episcopal Church. A room for boys has been added to tfhe houae made possible by Mrs. i R E. Danforth of Skanateals,' N. Y. Mattresses for beds and cots were made by the ERA sewing room. The sewing circle which Mrs. Car roll Bassett organized three winters ego, made and contributed the follow *ng articles: forty-five dnesses, 30 sheets, 3 dozen bath towels, 20 boys suits, 3 dozen wash rags, 20 paja mas, 12 dish towels, 10 girls slips and various articles of clothing were also given throughout the year by various friends in Camden and else wlhere. All the sweaters used by the ehild len last winter were made and given by Mrs. George Cook and Mrs. Kuchinson, The children were generously and pleasantly remembered at Thanksgiv ing, Christmas and Easter. At Thanksgiving a turkey was sent, and two at Christmas. Individual fruit cakes were contributed for Christmas dinner by the New York Cafe. -the year has been good having only fc>ur ill nessies, one diptheria and three bronchial pneumtbnia cases, tfhere has been only one death since the home opened fi^re years ago). Six children (bad tonsils removed, one child having come to the home with a defective eye it was found necess ary to remove it. All dental work (has been taken care of by Dr. C. F. Sowellf. Professional services have (been rendered by Dr. George Rhame, Dr. Andrew Whitaker, Dr. Brewer, of Kershaw, Dr. William Weston and Dr. Pinckney Mikell of Columbia, all of which has been a contribution to the ho<me. During the year one child has been transferred to a larger institution; one placed in care of relatives. Two children have been returned to their parents, nine babies (have been adopt ed by private parties, and at present tho home has 23 children. We aro?glad to report that we have a fine garden which eliminates a great deal of running expenses of the home. Wo wish to thank everyone who have so generously supported the Children's Homo and especially tho merchants of Camden and all friends who have shown an interest in : this worthy work. Mrs. Margaret C. Mayfield, Pres. I No Firth and Oame Meeting to Be Held Wednesday Tho regular Fish and Gamo meet ing which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 3rd is called off and in its place thero will be an import ant meeting held on July 10th and at that time delegates will T>e elected to attend tho state convention which is to be held in Dillon, S. C. In the near future. This meeting of the 10th will probably bo held in tho Ajrverimn Region Hall. PRAY FOR RAIN Kingstree, June 80 - Prayers for rain were offored from the pulpits of several Kingstree churches today. Tobacco and com crops are suffer ing from lack of mfVisture in several sections of Williamsburg county, one of the largost agricultural counties in the state. I Cotton (had not been Impaired by the dry weather, said leading agraraim. It's easy to catch suckers with m litM of talk, Short Course Winners Are Announced The climax of the annual State Short Course cajme at the closing I chapel period 09 Friday, when the prizes for t'he various contests for girls club work were announced. These are the coveted honors of the year and a great deal of interest was -manifested by the club women present as well as the girls in the awards. Thero were six blue ribbon win ners chosen in the Yeast Bread Judging contest, Eleanor Moore of Sumter, Pauline West of Berkeley, Willette Johnson of Edgefield, Mil dred Hagood of Bamberg, Dorothy Warner of Greenwood, and Emily McCoy of Kershaw. The first ?two are given trips to the state fair. In tlhe housekeeping exhibit the blue winners were: Viola Ameen of Fairfield, Zelma Kelly, Fairfield, Lil lian Pennell of Abbeville, Ona Wise Johnson of Aiken, F redd a Mae Hough oof Lancaster, Ruth Gill of Chester. 1 he first two of these will (be giv en trips to the state fair. Lila Cunningham of Greenville pre sided at Chapel exercises. Dorothy .Harmon led the Devotional and Enid Waggett gave a piano solo. As interested as the group was in these announcements, all were tenso until the Dress Review winners and Health winners were announced. Thirty girls were entered in tftve 'Dress Review, each appearing on the stage in the costume she had made. The winners were Dorothy West of Kershaw, Virginia Garvin of Aiken, | Edna Campbell of Greenville, Ruth Wingax-d of Lexington, and Coby Scott of York County. All fivo of these go to the State Fair in Colum bia where wijuiers are chosen to re^ present the State in Chicago. In tlhe 1 Health,. Contest . the winners were : June Castine of Fairfield County, Ma deline Livingston of. Aiken, Mary E. Laney of Kershaw, Ora Lee Ford of Lee County, Annie Dennis of Flor ence and Lorene Drennan of McCor mick. Those girls are all given a trip to State Fair, where the winner will be chosen for the trip to Chicago. Just prior to the Chapel exercises, the girls met and organized a state wide 4-H Club Council with Dorothy West, Presidept, Eleanor Moore as Vice-President, Annie Bell Moore Su?mter, Secretary, and ' Mary Sue Mitdhfum as Treasurer. The Short Course, the largest in at tendance in years, closed Friday night with a camp fire service. Delegates left for their homes Saturday morn ing. _ . .. J Presbyterian Young People Camp * ? 1 During the week July 24-29 the Presbyterian Church held a vacation camp for its Intermediate and Senior boys and girls at Lake Shamokin. Classes relating to tltoo church and the j Christian life were hold in the morn ings and t.ho afternoons were given to recreation, vespers and camp fire pro grams. The following (boys and girls /attended: Dorothy Culvern, Wylio Hogue, Jr., Billy Bradford, Herbert Richey, Ralph Stevenson, Jr., Arthur Brown, Jr., Nancy Nelson, Carolina Nelson, Emily Sheorn, Sarah .Sfbeorn, Paulino Jonnings, Jane Hoffer, Mary ?I100 Bradford, Minnie Bello Cunning ham, Mary Richey, Juiian Culvern and Jack Richards. Classes were taught by Mrs. J. S. Lindsay, Miss T1O0 DeLoach, Mrs. Lre Little and the pas tor. The enmp was enjoyed so much repeat it next year. that it is the purpose of the church to ROBKRT R. HARVIF, I Final rites for Robert It. ITarvio 4/, of 1H25 Two ^Notdh road, wore held from the Dunbar Funeral homo >at 5 o' cloek Thursday afternon. In terment was held in FJmwood come tery. He had lived in Columbia and this vicinity for the past 18 yoars whero ho had l>een engaged in the mercan tile business. Prior to his death he fh?ad been ill only a few days. Pallbearers were: O. B. Hayen, L. I). Ooore, O F Bedenbaugh, W. M. Pearce, Francis F/arglo and Peter I'apajohn. ? The Columbia Record,