Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Radio Announcer Fatally Injured Hiroiinghnm. Al?. P?b. IS. ^te*d in an Gunning, announcer for radio station K.WKH, of Sherveport. L?.? was per ha pa fatally injured, and D?n J^ary, pilot of Hhreveport. escaped with minor injuries when t??? p'*1?* in which they had just taken off from the Hying field here, crashed into a housetop, th?a afternoon. The plane had landed here to take on gas for a non-top flight from here to Washington where W. K. Henderson, owner of both the plane and radio station. i? to appear before ; I (Ke pKS SJ Bffi Official* at the field said the plane had gained an altitude of about 50 feet when the motor apparently stalled. The plane did not have suffirient altitude tp glide back to the field and crashed into the hoaetop. The motor plowed through the roof while the wings and fuselage j rolled from the roof and crashed to , the ground. J " Two women in the house at the; time escaped uninjured. Coming To Stale Willi Six Million Washington, heb. Ik.? It ha? bee : j officially announced here by Dr. i . i W Warburtor. of the farm extension of the United States depart-; men*, of agriculture, that upon his re- ; turn to Washington next Wednesday af'er .1 n absence of a few days, his ai->.-tant. I.. K. White, will leave this city for Columbia for the purpose of putting the in motion for the i distribution of the $dj>00,000 loan to; farnuT* in the Southeastern States . who suffered in the storm of last. September. : Both r>octor Warburton and Mr. Wiiiie have beerr Trv~rio?e toucK j^ith the member- of the congressional delegations from the Southeastern states interested in this matter, _ watching and following every move closely, and #re now prepared to; take necessary steps as indicated in previous dispatch from Washington.) The actual work of getting a loan under way will begin with the arriv- 1 al of Mr. White in Columbia about next Thursday or Friday. By that time it is believed all necessary red tgpe here will be cut and the last bairier passed. The fact that Doctor Warburton is naming Mr. White to proceed on this mission is evidence of the fact that the loan is now an assured thing. Death at Blaney M-. Francis Dial, aged about 48 year-, died at her home near Blaney early Saturday afternoon after an lllne-- "f three months. Mrs, Dial, a member of I m m Baptist church, was highly respected in the community and made many friends who are grieved to learn of her death. Besides a son. Henry Dial, of Blaney. >he is survived by a daughter. Mrs. llattie Freeman, of (iraham, (ill. Funeral services were held at o <>Yl"ck Sunday afternoon at Lnion Baptist church, with interment following in the churchyard. Dates Announced For Annual Horse Show The Camden !First show, accordg to announcement from the office Uvfw V Savage, .It*.. M*crrtiiry t() ? , i. < .t* tv. w i;I thi.- yi'cir run to* . day- and he f. at tiled by the inof iwenty-four classes and in a-ed ;> ;zc- in virtually every class. 1 -,r da*named a-e 1 ue-day and Wednesday. March F.? and Ji>. Nationally km wn judges ate being .-. cured for all event-, it is an 1 ?>'ire e.l, wnivh will include three ara live-gaued -addle hor-e- for nuT. ara women; polo pome- and hunter- ara ;umpt r .1 ,,h:. IF Todd .- . ha.-mar, of Cm 11.iv111ee while Mr-. "W . H. l'eam - a. ing a- a-->lanl secretary to Mr sa v hi'*1 Highway Hond Issue Endorsed By Legion James Istroy Belk Post, No. 17 American legion, through Co?? j 1 muotlvr A. Stanley LJewellyo. Ad- j ; jutant W. A. Clarke **id commanders of the local post, today j I aAked support and passage <A the ! proposed 175.000,000 highway improvement program and in so doing followed the trail of endorsement ; recent/y blazed by the Camden and Kershaw County Chamber of Com! m? rce. the Kershaw County Grand Jury, the Kotary Club of Camden and, the Hebrew Men's Club of this city, j Commander l.lewellyn, superinten1 tfcnr Jerf* H P: Waterfe Mills here, was highly enthusiastic in his endorsement of the bond issue as was also Adjutant Clarke. "Thplan of financing is absolutely sound." the commander declared, "and it offers distinctly favorable development opportunities without prospect of appreciably increased tax levies." ~ ~ A. Sam Karesh, past commander of the post and one of Camden's most successful and popular business men, declared, when questioned tod^y :%at the proposed system of hard-surfaced ; roads would be worth to automobile*! owners of this state an extra $25,- j 000,U00 through savings, in repairs] and upkeep alone. John Whkaker, Jr., assistant cash- j ier of the Loan and Savings Bank; and former post commander, express- i ed opinion that the proposed plan for j paving was safe and sound and that j its passage would mean tremendous i -1ride-> toward economic independence; throughout iiouth. Carolina. j iiughey Tindal, automotive and pe-! troleum products operator and form- 1 r local post commander, was moved to -*milrs when questioned regarding! '.he feasibility of borrowing money to build roads to last even for future generations "Paving roads," .Mr. Tin^j ial declared, "is similar to building homes. Both are splendidly safe propositions but there are very few who can pay cash for either." James DeLoache, Jr., local insur-| .-nice agency manager and one-time commander of LeRoy Belk post, declared that his investigations of the proposed bond issue nad resulted in expressions of confidence in the plan j of financing, and convictions that pas- ! sa^-- of the act would mean un- j preredented yet wholly stable development of the entire state. Columbia financiers, headed by D;. O. V. Owiugs of that city, are working or. plans looking to the development of a hydroelectric power plant at Lorick's Shoals on the Saluda ' river. Prelinvna-y plans call for the ' development nf hO.ttOt) horsepower*. with T."?,0()() horsepower possible, j The legislature at Friday's sessi >n i ratified a charter issued earlier in l the week. The proposed plant ij three^ miles from the state eapitol building and a mile from the Coluni; bia city limits. McDermott Escapes But Soon Recaptured i olumbu>, Ohio, Feb. 19.? Five convicts,'among them Pat McDermott, ' -layer of Don R. Mellett, Canton dit??r. aod ,?u.. other life term nuii, leers, made a lean break ftom-Ohio penitentiary early today by sawing through cell bars and scaling one of the prison buildings with an improvised ladder made from mat; losses. Their dash for freedom was not . discovered until -everal hours after they fled and left scarcely i trace behind. Sea: ?. a -ing made for then 'hi "tic .j- i ip.io aial surrounding . st-itc ght but Warden P. F, j Ih :..a- four.J it nearly impossible t< j "I ga?.;e a definite hunt for there >va: j :. <;c H: i'e , lew as lo which dirooHoi ' <}' '.ad taken, Police department j. ' " - and neighboring states wer t. - ! by radio to be on l .e lookou f the fugitives. Shortly before 7:oU th: mornin I'on Bonzo, record clerk at 'he prisoi was startled at the sight f the ma' tress ladder swinging in the wir (> from the roof of the record offic He sounded an alarm and examini >e >s tion revealed the empty cells of tl :c. fugitive convicts. Besides McDermott. these convic escaped: James A. WaltoYl. ali c - | st. Walden, convicted of robbery n. ! Cleveland; N\ . Young, pi, serving li id for a murder in Washington count a Mike Jacko, 21. serving life for ^ Cleveland slaying; Joe Kusso, ali t ! Joseph Don Sncr.ne, Cleveland r< t bcr. >lc ; Catch McDermott 1 Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 19.?Pat N Dermott and Mike Jacko, life te rill Rlayers who escaped from Ohio pe ins tentiary here early today with thi other convicts, were captured suburhan police in a stone quai )P. near Upper Arlington, a Columl ,oi, suburb tonight. Tiny Babe Found In Paper Carton Holly Hill, Fib. 17.?While aitting and reading in their home on S*t~ urday night at 11:30, Mr. and Mr* I). D. L>oar were greatl^r disturbed by the barking of dogs cloee to their piazza, After the noiae ceased, a moment later a clear sounding baby'* cry wan heard. On investigating, ? baby in a box was found on the porch swing. j The baby was well dressed, quite clean, was wrapped in two pretty baby blankets, and was in a Cream of Wheat carton. A physician said the child was about five or six weeks old, and w a liw healthy and pretty baby girl. Mr. and Mrs, I>oar, a young couple who have two young children of their own, are giving it the attention it needs, and will continue to do so until a permanent home is secured. They seem very happy to be able to care -frrr the helpless little waif, even for ,i time, and feel that they are doing as the hand of Providence directs. Many have called to seo the little one. and it is hoped that foster parent* may be found who will be m- n- appreciative than the real parent*; Ladies of the town are planning to g ve a "shower" on Tuesday of this w, r. '- > provide clothing, as the little is wearing all it owns. With the a by came the following note, I w! . in pencil on a scrap of brown pa;-'-: "Please do not publish find-' ing e Give me a home. You will not : > "Try, but be rewarded." Relics of Biblical Period Are Saved baiTiaivii24 I' eb. 13. On the initiative of the French government a tochical commission "will come here 4o *ave the world renowned ruins of Baatbek and Thadmor from threatened collapse. ' Some of the famous pillars already have fallen, and the remainder may j be swept down the next violent storm. I Baalbek is one of the most grand- j ; iose relics of ancient times, and if, legend may be trusted the oldest of J the holiest sites situated in a region j abounding in Biblical associations. ] There stand the huge pillars of the | Temple of the Sun on their Phoenician : I base arranged in rows like those of I the F.gyptian Thebes. There is the marvelous "Thrilitor.,' the huge marble wall. GU meters long consisting of three enormous blocks closely joined together. It is e.sti: mated that the combined efforts of , j .1,000 slaves were needed to move I each of these blocks into place fron | the quarrdfnear by. i According to local tradition, the stupendous buildings in Baalbek were i erected by Cain. Ada'm and the 1 Patriarch* are supposed to have dwelt there. Presbyterian Church Notes The men of the church had a most enjoyable meeting at the home of Mr. Kirk land Trotter Tuesday evening, at which time "Christian Stewardship" was discussed. Mr. J. L. Williams was chosen as president and Mr. Kirk'and Trotter, vice president, to succeed Mr. L. T. Mills and Mr. t. i Leo Little. i The devotional hoik at Sunday School was rendered very helpful last Sunday by a reading by Alice DePass, a prayer for the week by McLean King and special .-ongs by the children. If you are not coming to our Sunday School you are missing very much. The report from the Frankfort. Ky., Sunday School was real. ( At present they a-e leading us by one ? j per cent. We must get this back Sunday. They are leading us in the ) number of men and women attendir.j and we call on our men and women tc s change this. A special program will be given al Sunday School. Sunday, the 24th The day is "Rally Day for Retirmj ou' Sunday School Building Debt.' ^ We nope ever;, man. woman and chili will come pre: ared to make n con 1 ^ tribution a> large as possible. 1'h debt i- $S.o We hope to ra.i $1,000. To those who cafnnoi b 0, ^ present at Sunday School the o; ; i tunity will be given at church. The ymr g people will be e i Sunday rvrrrmg at 7:30 by VVMbc as W ooter. The principles of "Christ ;i Steward-hip." are 'being discus-e.i b fo the past..- at the Wednesday evef ... j ing services. i V( ,! are invited to all th. *,ei as; vices _______ * Capt. Frank Hawks this week s< , a new time record for a nor. -tc 1 flight from Loa Angeles, Cal . I i Roosevelt Field, N. Y, He arrived j M i the New York field Tuesday Mfte noon at '2:59:29 o'clock, after a tl;gl ree . . of. lis hours, 21 minutes 59 second * He maintained* apeed of nearly II miles an hour and beat best form >US record by 36 minutes. Bethune News Notes Told by Correspondent Bethune, Feb. ?L~Tbe Matter* Studio ensemble, on it* 1928-}929 tour of South Carolina, gave u tH^aVdr, ful concert at the high school aujfl^ torium on Wednesday evening of last week. Those comprising the ensemble were: Mis* Cleo Johnson, soprano; Kershaw Walsh, tenor; Miss Elisabeth Freman, violinist; Miss Julia Hall, pianist and accompanist. Each member of the ensemble performed with unusual technique and interpretive skill. The audience was delighted with the program which was wide in range, comprising both classical and popular piusical numbers. A reception complimenting the members of the ensemble was held immediately after the concert. Punch and sandwiches were served by the school faculty. The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church wai entertained at the home of Mrs. P. H. Heater on last Wednesday afternoon. The rooms were elaborately decorated with valentines, garlands of red hearts and lovely potted plants. After a missionary program had been rendered, and a considerable amount of business disposed of the society enjoyed a pleasant social hour. Delightful readings were given by Mrs. W. R. Rozier and Miss Eddie Bradham and a group of songs was sung by Mrs. P. H. Hester. A chicken salad course with hot colFee was served by the hostess, assisted by the associate hostesses, Mrs. Hattie Heustiss and Mrs. M. O. Ward, members of the program committee. The favors were -mall heart shaped valentines. A silver tea will be given at the high school building next Wednesday evening, February 27, under the auspices of the Bethune chapter U 1>. C. A pleasing feature of the evening will be a colonial wedding It is earnestly hoped there will be ? large attendance on this occasion. Miss F.lberta Stuckey, who fof several years was the popular and efficient home economics teacher in the Hethur.o schools, was the guest of friends here this week. Miss Stuckey has accepted the ;*Efttion of home demonstration agent for Pickens county and wilT leave shortly fb.fake up her new work. Miss Clara Hough of Coker college is at home on account of illness. Miss Eunice "Saverance left last week for Bennettsville where she has accepted a position. Sedley King of Columbia was a weekend guest of his sister, Mrs. D. M. Mays. M iss Lizzie Dalrymple of Darlington county was a recent guest of Mrs. Joanna Caston. Death of Little Boy Bethune, S. C., Feb. 20.?Loring Barfield King, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. King, 'who would have been ,four years old in May died Tuesday evening February 19, at seven o'clock! 1 after only a few days illness. Loring was an attractive lovable little fellow and although he had always been rather delicate, his death came as a shoctoto the many friends ard relatives of his parents. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the 't>sirents, the brother and grandfather. Funeral services were held in the l^ethune Methodist church <fl?rducted by the Rev. T. E. Derrick , pastor assisted by the Rev. W. V. Jerman, of Pinewood, a former pastor. The pall bearers were school mates of James King, only brother of little Loring and were as follows: Grier Gordon, Paschal McLaurin, Richard McLaurin, Harold King, Gregg King and V Malcolm King. Interment was in the Bethany church cemetery a few miles from town where the small mound was covered with lovely flowers, a mute testimony of love and sympathy. First long trip from the Vatican tnat the pope will make will be to Milan, Italy, where he was once Archbishop. He will travel on a train especially built for htm and painted white and yellow, the papal colors. Twenty Years For Robbery Owensbono, Ky.f Feb. 15.?Mr? Grace Browder, with her husband, C?\ BrowdeT? charged with holding up frod toWm?. the Farmers Bank of West Louisvillt?. January 9, last, was found guilty bfl' a jury in the Davies county circc? court today and was sentenced <?' serve 20 years in the penitentiary,!)? maximum penalty under the law. fl 1 For Sale?Beautif ul Countjy Place ' Twenty miles N. E. of Camden. Water and sewerage in home. Large orchard of bearing fruit trees. Large acreage of cleared I; . and wooded land. Ideal place for Hunting Lodge. Largest and I cleanest pond in surrounding country. Wonderful fishing pond of I bathing resort. Electricity could be generated for entire estate by water power. . B. G. SANDERS, Camden, S. G _ I WORTH HATS! The carefully superintended blending of mate; rials, skilled workmanship, and last-minute style 1 ! knowledge make WORTH Hats what they are?tlhe best hat value for the money. The crown ,and brim I are correctly proportioned; the colors are harmon- <1 iously combined; the effect as a whole is ultra-stylish and good-looking. The man who wears a WORTH Hat is assured of utmost style, quality and-wear. j -? Let us show you the smart Spring models. W. Sheorn & Son! Broad Street Camden, S. C, NOW IN NKW SJIOl1 T M> r and the Public: 1 n?- I iri'KH - Sh?>p deMres t annour.i e that it ha? moved into it <u ijaaitt s door south of Th ha-l.'.on Shop. The now place givt u* a ma h murv commudioua plac :r. which to work. Already we ha\ begun serving new customers hrougl to us by our nearness to the interse lion of two of Camden's busie streets. Our building ha* been cor pletely renovated. repainted ai thoroughly repaired and presents most inviting appearance. This the oldest bnrl>er shop under one co tinuous management for over for years. It has grown with Camden the workmen know Camden peoj and are fully competent and know h< to please the public. It wants to tha its many friends fory their continue support for all these years, and v highly appreciate their continue support and all the new friends th< old friends can send to us. Very respectfully, i THE EUREKA BARBER SHC I. B. ENGLISH, Propriet I CONGAREE I SOIL-BUILDER FERTILIZERS | There is one thing about CONGAREE SOIL-BUILDER FERTILIZERS: They are always the same in good times and bad times, in^ I hard times and flush times. We had a bad time last year and have to overcome it with success this year. The greatest aid toward accomplishing this is the use of the BEST/FERTILIZER you can get. j We are positive that the BEST IS CONGAREE SOIL-BUILDER. This has been proved by actual test^ covejfing a period of years right here in your midst. Ask any man who has ever used it. It costs no more and is worth more. See us before you buy. We will also have Nitrate of Soda at the right time. Springs & Shannon, i?c. I Camden, S. C. .1