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LKK8 KKKP HILTON BOY The Court Decides His Mother Not llest Custodian For Him The Fees keep *th? custody of the Hilton boy by decree of the circuit court. . ... it* mother may visit it occasionally. ami if and when her present marriage proves fortuitous, she may again u>k for her young son, hut not right now. the decree says, but she may not try to get the child within two years from now, , It was It o'clock on Saturday afternoon, when .Judge Dennis announced his decision in the habeas corpus case of Mrs. Virginia Hertford, now of West I'oint, N. Y? against It. M. Lee and his wife of Fort Mill township, for Richmond Hobsou Hilton, the little son of the late commander of the Palmetto division of the American Legion whose'wife Mrs. Hertford once wa8, . i ' lie said he had written out his decision and opinion in long hand, but had not yet edited it and had it typed i,llt would tile it in Iho court records by the first of this week. It was filed yesterday, "1 have concluded that at this time it is not for the best interests of the child for the mother to take it," was the first sentence of the decision of Judge Dennis from the bench. He went on: "Somebody said he hoped that his enemy would write a book, hut in this case, it should refer to writing letters. 1 have read the letters in this case, and 1 came near coming to a conclusion right there. Rut after hearing the strong speech of Mr. Hildebranti, I read them again. "When I found that this woman lived in adultery with another mart while she was Hilton's wife, and during thaVjdme wrote letters so abusive of her husband, in one of them calling htm ? * * I I reinforced in my conclusion." "I want to say something for her, that nobody can question, and that is, that she loves the man she has married since and loves the child. But 1 can't think she is in position now to take the care of the child." Later in his decision, Judge Dennis said: "Mrs. Hertford has affidavits substantiating that she is a perfect lady, from persons at West Point, but in her own hand she has written letters that, if they show a perfect lady, God help our womanhood!" Continuing his reasons for giving the Lees the custody of the child, the court said: "Thus does not take the child away from her, because she has not had it for years. One phase of the matter that worried me is the strained relations between Mrs.Hertford and the Iyocs, although previously they seem to have been very affectionate."I shall not put anything in my order to keep her from applying for the custody of this child, whenever her home life and conditions justifies-it. My order will provide that she may visit it. "It is very distasteful to me to have to deal with other people's children, and generally we have all we can do to attend to our own, hut I have j Donald Barnes Has Good School Record ClOPtson ('allege, Dec. 15.?New* of unusual success of a Kershaw codn'ty hoy will bo of interest to his friends is given out. The (lemson College' chapter of the Blue Key or* guni feat ion, has recently given membership to Donald Barnes, a graduate of tiie Camden high school in the class of libit), and now a senior at Clemson where he will be graduated in textiles next dune. This honor group is limited in membership to those men possessing unusual and superior qualities of leadership abil ity and who have exercised this ability in their activities. Young Barnes is president of the Phi Psi, a national textile honorary fraternity whose membership is based upon high scholastic grades. He was one of the honor juniors to gain membership in this organization last year. He also fjolds membership in Sigma Kpsilon, a social fraternity of which he has been a member since his sophomore year. Donald has,been both corporal and sergeant during his sophomore and junior years, respectively. His piesent Military position is that of captain, in command of the band. He has been a band master since his first year at Clemson. His unusual musical ability has given him a position in the Jungaleer Orchestra for three years. This orchestra is Clemson's best. The members have made quite a reputation for themselves and for the school throughout the state. Young Barnes was also a member of the R. 0. T. C., band and orchestra last summer at the annual R. O.'^Tv C. encampment. He is a member of both the regimental basebull rttul volley ball teams. He is also the managing editor of the Tiger, the cadet weekly paper. given this case my best consideration and judgment to reach this conclusion. "So, the custody of the child will remain in the Lees for the present, as for the best interests of the child." It was after Judge Dennis had con. ! eluded, and some intervening business of trying to set cases for trial had been disposed of. that? Attorney Thomas F. McDow moved toward the bench to ask what the Written opinion would say about the fitness of the Ix'es to bring up a child. This was an echo of the terrific barrage of oratory Attorney McDow had laid down in the court room during arguments in the'case. But the effect on Judge Dennis was indicated by his reply to the question in open court: "I w</*i)d not have given them the custody, had I not thought so." Then he added, seemingly a suggestion by contraries, that he had tried to word his opinion as gently as possible for Mrs. Hertford, under all the circumstances and record and letters in the case. Nothing was said in open court about an appeal, which naturally would await the filing of the written decision and order of the court, but Attorney McDow has been very emphatic, since the case was submitted that if Mrs. Hertford, was not given the boy. he would appeal to the supreme court. ? That would be rather costly, and certainly a long drawn out proceeding. leading to a decision of the sup-tine court sometime next .war, with the Lee*"keeping tho boy meanwhile, and whether Mrs. Hertford will tan.- an appeal i- not of record here now. d'hi- w a - one of the mn-t tiitfi 11:t , a-. - f>?: a judge to decide that e.v el' laiiif bcfniv a ihan elior in this state. The law give.- the child to the moth urge-- Us lies', interest* are bet! tet conserved by giving it to ano'!.? r | ; ! i-op. for rearing, on actonnl of the . . .'.niacin, or abiiitv. ot lac mother I U ir.g he low par .-utF:cieiit!> to war| : ant taking it from her. "That qlle-t oil wa- Hot involved :u tin- loo, ct 'i.ng, although I think :;i. ii:?'i.i \ wa- a -trong pull with trie | respondent." who i- Mrs. Ibrtf. rd. a .-elite!.i e 11. tile written decree oft a piia-e m. .oV.ed by Judge I >< noi, :.t :?> nc.u. It '....owed a statement fa '. : hat the child ' he ': ? r .ary < i s-.oon in- .: a:. e . r: : - tut r w ' w a - d: ow r.t d. "M.e a:., i.t : p.< < r.t i.u-ha:.<: -eem ' he g 1" . .... t iie A : . 1 t e 11 . vv. i t ,.nt ?:11e <io so. I,-.it ,.n. re--..v. e-. I ' ' ' k it w t riot be vv? II to give r.?-r the ;? f l: ' n n til 11..* . Jr." \ ! . -. ' < ?v . r. .<? : re I : . in t.'.i a: < t p? p> w : . a r.ud him - r.e w a.- 11 nimt:.- old. to w .iiini lie devoted, and .v no are devoted to him. He is well . a - i for and i- being properly brought up. It seem- to me it would not be w;st. to turn him over to the respondent (Mrs. Hertford) to 'ake him out of lint jurisdiction of this court, at when the court is convinced that respondent has been guilty of all the conduct above re Business on Upgrade' Says Chevrolet Man1 Business prospects, both local and national, are decidedly ow the mend,! in the opinion of P. M. Mays, local Chevrolet dealer who has ju-t return- j ed from Detroit, where he and other J j dealers from this section "pre-view! ed" the new H'.'l 1 Chevrolet, soon to be announced. | Mr. Mays spent ar. entire day at i the (ioneraj Motors proving ground, j There W.' K. Holler. gem ral sa'es ' manager or Chevrolet, presented the | new line of ears, outlined plans and , policies ft>r the eoming year, and I gave ever\ <lealer present an opportunity r.ot only to inspect each mode! .hut at-o to put it through its paces 1 "U the rugged hills, rough- roads and 1 I d mile speed track which tin IpioVL'ig ground provides. "W.th car> l.ke tin m new ( hev t?? -ell. I'm entliu-iastic nhout ibu-.tns> prospects for next year." -aid Mi. Mays. ,-l went tip them expect.tig a -lot, for of course (iene-al M c , - - ' r.;.i t ai t n)Iron* \\ In e. :..id already been announced, with the promise that tin y would revolut i<" i/< : r experience of riding and dviv "I found tins literally true. Tin ? ; '.old u- to "g tier the work-." to t ut i t.'.i ca . at >" and <>. o\??*r bumpand ruts we'd ..rdma-. y take in -< 1 ii* .; gear or b \ . ; t c??i l alio geth.er. The absence of jolts, -jars < shtM k< is s TV.ply be;, oui de-cr:ptien; it must be exjH-rien <<1 to Ik- belitved. Yet 'krcrei.-tifi' tc nn:y ore of a dozen, major features embodied r. the new Chevrolet. "Kvery dealer 1 talked to is anxiously awaiting the public ar.nour.eeferred to, and is not at this time a fit or suitable person to have the custody of this child." ment of the new cars. Everyone feels \ as certain as I do that they'll put ? !( real, active stimulus behind local bus-) iness-?and when that sort of thing j takes place all over the country, good j times will really be on the way!" i Charlotte Thompson News "The Nativity,'-' a beautiful Christ-* mas Pageant, will be presented this coming Sunday at 7:."0 at Beulalv church by members of the congregation. All are cordially invited to be present. The Sunday school at Mt. Olivet church will present a Christmas pro- i gram and enjoy a Christmas tree on this Saturday evening at 7:o0. Santa Claus has promised to be there'and to see all members of the Sunday school, so don't disappoint him. Mr. James Seagle, &f Presbyterian College is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Seagle. James has the outstanding honor of being president of the Junior Class. Last year he was voted by hi- fellow students the most "likable'* boy in school. The community is proud to own him_ The school holidays commenced Tue-dav and will conclude at .v !."> Wednesday morning. January We sincerely wish for big and little, old and young, a very merry Chri.-tmas and a Happv and pro.-perou.s Njw Year! Rotary Club Notes Rev. J. 15 ("s-iton was a-.-igned Thu''-d?\'? Ib -Hiv prog-am but due i 1! *-?- ? w a - irahic to attend : he mooting. However, guest -peak1 of. Toy T. (ircgory. of Lar.ca-ter, was present and ma<ie a splendid talk on ''Cooperation." He told of the great experiment now being made by Purulent Roosevelt and said that everyone should cooperate in putting it over, for*sHouli it fail, no one knows what will follow. He said that there was three kinds of depressions?political. economical and spiritual or i religious?and that the present do1 pression had some of all three mixed in it, and that the day of individual leadership in town, counties, state and national was needed, and a leadership that does not seek material things only but one of good Citizenship as well. Mr. Gregory is one of South Carolina's promising young men, being a graduate of West Point and the Harvard Law School, and now a member of the general assembly, representing Lancaster county. All former Rotarians are expected to attend -the Rotary meeting - on Thursday, December 28. and the program wil be turned over to them. All visiting Rotarians in Camden are al-"" so expected. At this meeting 'the prize for the best program put on in 1 will be awarded. : The following week the program will be in charge of R. B. Pitts. Mr. Ball, who recently took charge | of the management of the Court Inn .was introduced and made a short Ualk. Karl P. Abbott was welcomed back in the club after an absence since j spring. He also made a short talk. Senator David A. Reed, Republican of Pennsylvania, declared -himself--ready to back President Roosevelt to the limit in any move to stabilize the dollar. ANNUAL MEETING The regular annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Camden Loan and Realty Company," Camden, S. Cv,? will he held on Tuesday afternoon, Jatniary 9, 1934, in the Directors room of the First National Bank at 5 o'clock. S. W. VanLANDlNGHAM, 39-4lsb Secretary STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The regular annual meeting of the Stockholders of the First National Bank of Camden, S. C., will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 9, 1934. in the Directors room at 4 o'clock. S. W. VanLANDlNGHAM, 39-4J sb Secretary -a day of FEASTING . . . Of many (lift- . with happint-ss and tmntontnmnt crowding ymir every h nr. That'- the .Merry O; i-t ma- w e're w ishiny y~w and ymir.-. And with A Happy New Year I J. C. Pennev Co., I (Incorporated) Announcing NEW FORD V-8 1934 THE UNIVERSAL CAR The New Ford V-8 for1934 is now on display at the showrooms ofFord dealers. Surpassing \f> ' " 9 /' - ' even the great Ford of1933 in economy, beauty and comfort, it is truly the car ofthis mocf- 0 em age?the culmination ofthirty years Fordprogress. It combines the provedperformance x . JV. ' ' -. of the V-8 cylinder engine with two important new features?Dual Carbtiretion and perfected Clear-vision Ventilation. See this car today and drive it at the first opportunity. OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NEW FORD1 V. 8 BETTER PERFORMANCE. Greater power, new speed, quicker acceleration, smoother per* formance, more miles per gallon especially at higher speeds, and quicker starting in cold weather?all these result from the new dual carburetor and dual intake manifold. New waterline thermostats enable tlje engine to warm up more quickly and to maintain an efficient operating temperature. Added engine refinements reduce oil consumption, further improve operating economy and, reduce maintenance costs. NEW VENTILATION SYSTEM permits clear vision, prevents drafts and provides desired amount of fresh air in any weather. Individual control for front and rear side windows. When ventilation is desired the window glass is raised to the top. Then the handle is given an additional half-turn. This slides the glass back" horizontally to forin a narrow slot. Through this dot air is drawn out by the forward motion of the car. This simple ventilation system maintains draft-free circulation, insures passenger comfort, prevents fogging windshield in cold or stormy weather. Both windshield and cowl ventilator can be opened to supply additional air needed for comfortable warm-weather driving. DISTINCTIVE NE1T APPEARANCEenhanced by the newly designed chromium-plated radiator shell and grille,, new hood louvres, new hub caps. . Interiors are attractive, with new tufted upholstery, new mouldings, new cove-type headlining, new instrument panel, new arm rests, new hardware. Swivel-type sun visors in De Luxe bodies prevent glare from front or side. VENDERS IN COLOR. On De Luxe cars fenders are in color to harmonize with body colors ?wheel colors optional. New enamel finish on all bodies and fenders has greater wearing qual? ity and. more enduring luster. GREATER RIDING COMFORT results from increased spring flexibility. The spring leaves are newly designed for quieter and easier action. Shock absorbers are improved. Seat cushions are deeper, with new, softer springs. New type, individual bucket seats provide increased comfort for front-seat passengers in the Tudor Sedan. Adding to comfort is the new driving ease of the 15-to-l steering gear ratio. PRICES REMAIN COW?Tudor Sedan, #535. Coupe, #515. Ford or Sedan, #585. De Luxe Tudor, #575. De Luxe Fordor, $625. De Luxe Coupe (5 windows), #555. De Luxe Coupe (3 windows), #555. De Luxe Roadster, #525. De Luxe Phaeton, #550. Cabriolet, #590. Victoria, #610. (All prices f. o. b. Detroit.) l-'or Your Protection Always ?The Laundry Does It Better ?coming to YOUR house.... The Merriest Christmas you've had in many a year! We've "ordered" it so! CAMDEN DRY CLEANERY CITY LAUNDRY OLDEST LARGEST BEST