The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, September 14, 1934, Image 1

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I The Camden chronicle Volume 46 W -y / '' : Camden, south carouna, fkipay.september 14, 1934 , number 2s KgeCrowd Here |or Election Returns I mother large and orderly crowd Ithered '? front of The Chronicle tt!!! Tuesday evening to get the reBit of the second primary. The Emulators were uble to give complete B its by d:dO o'clock when a "good ht" slide was Hashed on the screen. BfV "closeness of results, it kept Lryone on tip-toe in all local races V it the big Camden vote came in Ed wrote finish" for many. ESUes K. Helk, prominent lumber peeking his third term in the ELe was returned by a small maEritf over Newton Kelly, former EpresenUtive and veteran campaign, E from West Wateree. This race Ess in doubt until the Camden vote Eme in. Mr. Belk's majority was Wq Joe Outlaw defeated S. Wylie ofue, seeking -his third term as Eunty treasurer. Mr. Hogue has Eide the county a most acceptable Esurcr for the past eight years Ed seems to have beqn a victim of K system and other supposedly Entributing causes. Mr. Outlaw is E son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. OutE and has been engaged in bookEping and other clerical work in Emaen. He is a popular uiul worthy Eung man and his many friends Ely believe he will fill the office of Kasurer in a most efficient and Easant manner. His majority ovei Br. Hogue .was 577. N. Crawford Arnett defeated L. Ex Jones, seeking his second term E judge of probate. Mr. Arnett is native of Virginia, but he has mad^ Bs home in Camden for around thirty E". where he has filled positions B honor and trust such as agent for Be Seaboard Railway; assistant bank Ehkr of the Loan & Savings Bank; Bcretary at the Hermitage mills. Of B^ years he has dealt in real estate. B<mr years ago Mr. Arnett was deB*ted in a second primary by the Eumbent by 89 votes. Mr. Arnett E<i>ed law as a young roan and this Btfher with his business ability and H. attractive personality will make B>n a capable probate judge. His B^jorfiy was 106. Clarence M. Hough, who has served I number of years as constable for Magistrate B. M: .Smith, defeated U. A. (Billie) Rush in the race for Mme warden. Mr. Hough has a wide Mmily connection and is popular. He Mcceeds L. O. Funderburk, of CamBtn. who held the office by appointment from the legislative delegation Before it was put in the primary. Mr. Bunderburk was a very conscientious Bficer and those who have had busi ss dealings with him know that he d his best trying to ^enforce the ame laws and he goes out of office ith the best wishes of the true lortsmen of the county. Mr. Hough's ajority was 1068. Eleven candiites for game warden were elimin<d in the first primary, . * Ernest B. Truesdale seeking a secid term as director for /Buffalo townlip defeated D. M. Kirkley by A ma* rity of 217. I Clarence L. Threatt defeated R. S. Dng for magistrate at Kershaw. His ajority was 105. In Kershaw county's tabulation on e state races, Johnston's majority rer Blease was 1,760, while Bryson >t 22 votes more than Harley. The tabulation shows that Blease Tied only four precincts in Ker'aw county?Ned's Creek, Oakland, Mlt Pond and Sandy Grove. The tabulation also shows that in I* first primary a total of 6,315 B>tes were cast against a total of 15 showing a difference of 400 in Be second primary. I As a result of the last primary the Bembership in the general assembly PH consist of one old member and o new members?'Dr. S. F. BrasBgton succeeds Grover C. Welsh and B*il Truesdale is a new member of B*?u?e. Mr. Belk, the old member, ^b^urned. WH. McLeod, Kershaw county's >pular sheriff, was re-elected by ?bably one of the largest majori* ever given a candidate. Pa deE. T. Bowen in his race for -election for a third term. Mr. numbers his friends in all ks of life and they rejoice in his Section. ?* E. Sparrow was re-elected to * office of auditor over bis oppon?* _ R- Taylor. Mr. Sparrow was orned by a large majority. board of directors will have 0 members?-J. C. Faulkenberweeeeds J. H. Sowell as director T* Flat Rock township. Mr. Sow* not offer for re-election. L. P. _ ., ****** John Rabon as director V O WaUT*? township. Q* Anthony and O. B. Clements t%0 *** *mfktwtei frem flat . o* ' . n Items of Interest In And Near Bethune Bethune, Sept. 12.?The Bethune schools began the 1934-35 session last 1 hurhday, September Oth with an unusually good enrollment.. The devotional was conducted by the Rev. J. N. Keels and the Rev. J. E. Williams. B. W. Best, chairman of the board of trustees, made a few remarks welcoming the teachers to Bethune. Mrs. A. B. Mcliaurin, another trustee, followed with a talk in which she too gave the teachers a heftyty welcome. Announcements were made by superintendent J, C. Foster, Mrs. Kathleen Watts,, also made an interesting talk. A large number of patrons attended the opening exercises. The faculty is as follows: Superintendent, J. C. Foster, who is beginning his tenth year; high school: W. S, Fox, B. E. Keisler, Miss Eloise Miller, Miss Alice Gaines, Miss Isabel Pursley; grammar school: J. H. McDaniel, principal; Miss Evelyn Owings, Miss Ethel Turbeville, Miss Louise Tiller, Miss Stella Bethune, Miss Sarah Gettys and Miss Emma McCutcheon. A pleasant affair was the reunion of the high school class of '31 held at the home of Mrs. A. B. McLaurin with Miss Lorena McDowell acting as hostess. Events of the past three years were reviewed and happy anticipations of the triumphs of the coming years were a part of the evening's entertainment. A sweet cour?e was served. Circle one of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met with Mrs. G. B. McLaurin last Tuesday afternoon. At the conclusion of tne program a social hour was spent when Mrs. Neif Truesdell was complimented with a ;shower of attractive gifts from members of this and sister circles; which had been invited to meet with circle one. Ice cream and cake was served during thb,1 afternoon. , Mrs. D. M. Mays entertained recently with a miscellaneous shower complimenting her house guest, Mrs. Sedley King, of Greenville, who with Mr. King has been visiting the letter's sister. A tempting chicken salad course was served by Mrs. Mays. - Mrs. Alice Baker and children, of Monroe have been the guests of Mrs. Baker's sister, Mrs. Eva Morgan. Miss Margaret Truesdell attended the Yeadon-McCullough wedding in Sumter Tuesday. .She was also a'' guest at the social affairs given in" Miss Yeadon's honor on Monday. The young people of the Presbyterian church gave a delightful weiner roast ht the Log Cabin just below town Saturday evening. Mrs. L. S. King, of Hartsville, spent several days with relatives here last week. ? Miss Katherine Rollins, of Apex, N. C., has been the recent guest of Misses Kate and Mary Alice. Helms. Miss Claudia West, of Camden, was the week' end guest of Miss Edith Clyburn. Miss Marguerite Gates, of Vance, has been visiting Miss Carrie Yarbrough. Misses Stella Bethune and Carrie Yarbrough spent several days recently with Mrs. J. D. Lafitte rtt Cope. Among those who have gone or are planning to go as teachers from here are:: Miss Gladys Baker, Gaffney; Miss Frances 'Saverance, Holly Hill; Miss Lizzie Davis, Jefferson; Miss Carrie Yarbrough, Baron DeKalb; Miss Lucile Hilton, Schrock's Mill: F. H. Josey, Macon, Ga.; Kirkland Watts, Moncks Corner; Gordon Watts, Clemson College. The girls and fooys attending college are: Misses Mary B. Ratcliff, Elsie Mae Hammond, Marguerite Foster, Gladys Joyner, Winthrop College; Lorena McDonald, Thelma Davis, Appalachian State College, N. C.; Margaret Truesdell, Queens-Chicora; Mary Alice Baker, Agnes Scott, Ga.; Mary Ellen McLaurin, Flora McDonald, N. C.; Faye Outlaw, Cedar Springs; Myrtle King, Methodist College, Spartanburg. The boys are: John Edwin Williams, Furmnn; Leander Helms, Clifton Saverance, Clemson"; Paschal McLaurin, W. E. Davis, Appalachian State College; Keith Josey, Mercer University. Baptist Church Services Don't fail to hear Dr. Beagel at this church next Friday, September 14, at 8 p. m. Sunday school, September 16 at 10 o'clock, with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge. Preaching by the pastor at 11:15 a. m. subject, "An "Ugly Name;" evening hour, 8 o'clock, subject, "An Btemal Choice." Midweek service Wednesday .eyeing at 8 o'clock. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening at 7. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services in this church. Bethesda Church Services Presbyterian church services Sunday, September 16. A. Douglas McArn, pastor announces churcn school 110 a. m. Morning worship with seri mon on "How Does One Enter Into Life?" and anthem. Vesper services at 7 o'clock on the lawn, showing fifty steriopticon picture? of the Oberammergau Passion Play of 1930. Junior Club Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to all services In thia church* v> Oberammergau Paaaion Play x Pictures of the 1930 Passion Pliflr at Oberamfiaergap will he ahown . hi terian church. The public is cordially welcome. 0 Rock towtttfffp. Prank Mon Is now magistrate from Upper Wateroe tawnaHp. h- ? .# Fair Premium Books Will Be Ready Soon * The Fair premium books will be ready for distribution early next week and those who wish one can Set same by calling at the following place*, where they will be; W. M. Alexwnddp at The City Laundry; 11. P* Green s olfice at The Court House; M. M. Johnson's office in the Crocker building; T. V. Walsh's office, Northwestern Railroad; Mrs. Sadie Craig Kirksey at The Court House; The Camden Chronicle office. The Fair again this year is under the Legion and Shrine and with the co-operation of the county it is expected to be one of the best Fairs held in Kershaw county in many seasons. [ The county's crops have been good and with many raising chickens, cows and hogs of the best breeds, the com| petition should be keen. All are urged to keep in mind the dates and have some entries ready, October 15 to 20. A CORRECTION Due to the fact that the editor of the paper was at home ill, and the Chronicle force was overcrowded, an error slipped into the report of the official tabulation of the vote for Probate Judge at Kershaw precinct in last week's Chronicle. Mr. Jones received at Kershaw 312 votes. ~ By error it appeared in the paper as 32 votes. We want to assure Mr. Jones ahd his friends that it was not an intentional mistake and that we very seriously regret the error, yfe are sure that anyone reading the tabulation as it appeared in the Chronicle would have immediately detected the error, since everyone knows that Kershaw is Mr. Jones' home town and that Kershaw would be practically solid behind him; but we deem it only fair that we make this correction and explanation. I Luncheon For Infantry At Reunion One of the features of the 30th , Division Reunion on September 28, 29 and 30th in Asheville, N. ,C., according to Captain R. W. Hudgens, Vice President of the 30th Division Association, will be a luncheon on Saturday, September 29th for former members of the 118th Infantry. This will be of special interest to "Old Hickory" men in the upper part of .South Carolina from which many members of the old 118th Infantry were enlisted. This will be the first official get-together for the men of this regiment since the reunion in Charleston in 1928. The 118th Infantry was originally composed of two companies from Anderson, and companies from Greenwood, Pelzer, .Laurens, Fort Mill, Spartanburg, Camden, Union, Rock Hill, Cheraw, Hartsville, and the famous .Butler Guards from Greenville. Colonel T. B. ISpratt, of Fort Mill, is President of the 118th Infantry Association, and Captain Francis J. Beaty, of Charlotte, is Adjutant. These officers have issued calls to all former members of that regiment to attend the 30th Division reunion in Asheville on September 28, 29 and 30th and to be present at the luncheon on September 29th. Reservations for the luncheon may be made at the time of registration for the Division reunion on Friday, September 29th. Dance At Camp Tonight The public and friends of the members and official staff of the C. C. C. Camp Hobson Hilton, Blaney cordially invite the public to attend a dance in their recreation hall, Friday, Sepi tember 14th from 9 to 2 a. m. Special | orchestra will furnish music and offficial chaperones will be present. To Meet With Pine Grove The Baptist Union of the Kershaw Association will hold its next quarterly meeting with Pine Grove Baptist church, West Wateree, September 29th. The union will open at 10:30. All churches of the association are urged to send representatives. Following is "the program: Organisation; {'Power from God through prevailing prayer," Rev. George Bobo; "The kind of men needed today in our churches," Rev. J. T. Littlejohn; Song; "The glory and dignity of my church," Rev. iB. S. Broom; "Justice and Mercy," Rev. J. E. Williams; Song; "What Christian Education can do for us," Rev. J. B. Caston; election of officers; adjournment for lunch. Grata dearth tsrrkai Services aa announced by the Rector Rev. F. H. Craighill, Jr., in Grace Episcopal church for Sunday, September 18th will be: Holy Communion at 8 a. m.; church school, 9:46 a. m.; miming grayer, lil?U , * N ' V- 'VL-i,'l&jr > - .v Johnston And Harley Win By Large Vote Olin I), Johnston of the Spartanburg bar was last Tuesday elected governor of South Carolina and J. Kmilo llarley of the Barnwell bar was chosen lieutenant governor. ^ These men, one from the up country and one from the low country, who had served in the house of representatives together, swept to victory by decisive margins in the second Democratic primary in which nomination was equivalent to election. Johnston, with only 41) boxes out, had overwhelmed his older opponent, Cole. L. Blease, by a majority of utmost 83,000, the Vote being Johnston 153,731, and Blease 120,845. In the lieutenant governor's race llarley, with 52 boxes yet to be reported, had 142,103 votes to Bryson's 125,020. , The total vote was apparently around 280,000 which compared favorably wfth the vote cast in the first primary when the total neared 300,000. Taking the lead in the first returns, the 38-year-old Johnston, making his second race for the governorship, steadily pulled away from his more experienced adversary as additional counties were heard from, and early it) the night it was apparent that his margin could not be overcome. MaDj^counties that were regarded in past years as Blease strongholds were found in ?the Johnston column when virtually complete reports were received. . Johnston won on his second appearance as a candidate for state office. Four years ago he was runner-up to his fellow townsman, Governor Ibra C. Blackwood. The race was close and the vote was protested. In that campaign Johnston emphasized his opposition to the $65,000,000 state highway bond issue, which as a member of the house of representatives from Spartanburg county he had vigorously fought. The last campaign found Johnston still 'turning his heavy artillery upon the {pighway department. He charged that'its functions could be performed at a great saving to the state and with no loss in efficiency. Ben M. Sawyer, the chief highway commissioner, was the special target for many of his volleys. He made the flat "promise" to "get rid" of Sawyer. Late in his campaign, Johnston advocated a flat $3 license fee for passenger automobiles. Other measures he advocated included a state-supported school term of seven months for every county. Although an announced "dry," Johnston said he would be guided by the results of the August 28 referendum upon the legalizing of liquor, which turned out to be "wet" by a 23,000 majority. In this connection, he said he would sign "a resonable bill." Blease did not disclose his stand upon fche liquor question; but also promised to be bound by the referendum. In the closing days of his campaign he pointed out that the State constitution prohibits the sale of intoxicating beverages except under shapely-defined restrictions. Johnston is the son of a farmer of Anderson county. In his early days, he worked in cotton mills to add to the family income. His childhood education was sketchy, but he managed to enter the Textile institue at Spartanburg, working his way through and preparing himself to enter Wofford college. As a self-help student he was graduated from the college, where he won numerous student honors. When the World war broke out, Johnston volunteered as an enlisted man. He served in the Forty-second (Rainbow Division) with the rank of sergeant of engineers, and won a regimental citation for bravery under fire. Returning to civil life, he entered the University of South Carolina law school. While a student, he was elected to the house of representatives by his native county of Anderson. Johnston went to Spartanburg after obtaining his law degree, and began practice. Shortly after he settled there, he returned to the legislature. During his legislative career,^> h4 was actively interested in all measures pertaining to labor, especially the- .textile workers, with whose problems he was so familiar. He has deplored violence in the recent general textile strike, an<^ has expressed the hope that the disagreement could be amicably settled. Harley will step into the lieutenant governor's office as a successor to James O. Sheppard of Edgfield, who defeated him four year* ago and who was an xmauccaaafal... candidate far Emergency Workers Doing Good Work Last December^ two KiMigoncy workers under the supervision of tho Home Demonstration Agent wore appointed by the County F. E, K. A. These workers did such excellent work that in July three other workers were put on. With the additional workers the county was divided into four districts with an emergency worker in each district. Mrs. Sadie McKao has charge of Liberty Hill and adjacent territory; 'Mrs. K. B. Buddin has the eastern section of the county; Mjss Mary Hayes has the southeastern section; and Mrs. B. C. Zemp has West Watoree. These workers visit the homes, organize groups and teach better methods in gardening, foord preparation and ^conservation, removation of clothing, home making etc. They utilize as much as possible the resources in the homes and encourage the families to become self sustaining once more. There is one colored worker, Jennie Carter, who works directly with the colored people throughout the county. Jennie has sixteen organized colored womens' clubs and during this month she will organize colored girls' 4-H Clubs. On each Friday morning the workers meet in the office of >the Home Agent for instruction and conference. Below is Mrs. Buddin's account of her work in the Highland Farm section of the county: ' "In the Highland Farm section of the County about twenty earnest, interested women have formed themselves into a women's Community Service Club under the leadership and direction of Mrs. E. B. Buddin, Emergency Relief worker in co-operation with the Home Demonstration Department. During the coming months these women will leam sewing of all kinds, rug-making, remodelling of old clothes, and household economy of every sort. They will have a pattern exchange that will facilitate their work greatly. They will also study and practice canning and the conservation of foods in various forms. Demonstrations in this work will be given personally by competent instructorsT^^-a. Encouragement and assistance in raising Fall and Winter gardens vfill be pushed to the limit of the leader's ability to do so. Cooking and the preparation of a balanced ration in the home and school lunches will come in for a big share of attention. At their next meeting Mrs. Sadie Craig Kirksey, County Demonstration Agent, will, talk to them about the lunches. At a previous meeting Dr. A. W. Humphries gave them a very timely and understandable lecture on the health and feeding of their little ones. The women were very appreciative and showed their interest by the numerous questions they asked the Doctor?questions which he answered cheerfully. A number of women's magazines, collected from among the leader's friends were distributed, and it would please the givers to know that the women fell upon them eagerly. Heretofore the Club has met at the home of Miss Ella May Roberts but the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Grace Hunter on Saturday, September 29th at 3 o'clock. The men are by no means left out in this work. At a former meeting at the Robert's home a group of neighboring farmers met and were taken in charge by Henry D. Green, County Agent. MV. Green showed a splendid spirit of co-operation when asked by Mrs. Buddin to address and instruct these men at this meeting and very willingly agreed to lend assistance in every way he could at future meetings. Mrs. Buddin hopes in the near future to organize other community clubs in her territory which comprises the Mt. Pisgah, Buffalo and''Wmrod sections, Westville, Kershaw and along the Lockhart and Georgetown roads. If any community in this territory wishes an organization similar to the one described above they have only to lot Mrs. Buddin know at Camden and she will immediately take steps in that direction." governor in the first primary. The Barnwell attorney has served as a member of the house for several terma. ^ Like Johnston, Harley early got into tho lead and steadily kept ahead, hia advantage growing: as tha night wore on. Hia margin waa not at decisive ma that of Johnston, lrat H was a healthy one aU night, and early it was seen that ffcryton could not over Guardsman Killed (hi Duty At Goldville The body of John Thomas Riggina, 17, n member of Company M. *118th Infantry South Carolina Nation#! Guards was brought to Camden Monday, with (Maude Jackson acting as military escort, frou>? Goldville, Young ltigglns enlisted with thecompany last Tuesday and left Frlday morning for guard duty in the strike area. He received fatal injuries, when ho attempted to jump from one building to another, at the Joanna Mills, Goldville and fell landing on a cement walk. He was carried to CliAton, where medical attention was given but he died Monday. The youth was a native of Elza, (ia., and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rigging; four brothers, Frank, Horace, Walter and Clarence Riggina; three sisters, Mrs. Maxcy Brown, Misses Lucile and Mary Elizabeth Riggins, all of Wateree Mill," this city. While not engaged in guard duty he followed the occupation of dairyman. ^ Services wore held Tuesday afternoon, 3 o'clock from Watereo Baptist church conducted by the pastor Rev. George B. Bobo assisted by the former pastor Rev. John T. Littlejohn, now of Bishopville. As the company was on duty a firing squad from Lancaster under the command of Lfc. Lowery fired a volley with u bugler from Chester blowing taps over the grave. A bfief message was given by General . Dozier. Active pallbearers were: Perry Threatt, Eugene Dorrity, Ansel Shirley, Wilbur Reeves, Dock Taylor and Austin Hicks. The American Legion attended in a body serving as honorary pallbearers; Adjutant General James C. Dozier and Captain Thomas on duty in the strike area also served as honorary pallbearers. Lad "Killed By Automobile Lancaster, Sept. 11.?Joe Starnes, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. "Doc" Starnes, was fatally injured on highway No. 621 in front of his home this afternoon. The child was knocked down by a Mr. Thompson of Charlotte, who with several passengers, was'en route to Sumter. It wps a verdict of a coroner's jury that the accident was unavoidable as a tall growth of weeds hid the child before he attempted to dash acr<Jss the road. Sheriff Captured. Desperate Criminal T i*' At nn early hour Thursday morning Sheriff McLeod, with the assistance of former rural policeman J. L. Hough, city policemen Alva Rush and Jim Raley, the Sheriff's son Francis/ McLeod, and constable MoDow and two others from Lancaster County, captured a negro, Tony Carlos, at the home of his father at Liberty Hill. Carlos is charged with the murder. of his employer, Charles H. Verity, at Mineola, .New York, on June 1 of this year. Carlos struck Verity down with a blunt instrument, _ ' breaking his skull-*nd killing him almost instantly and robbing him of several hundred dollars. Sheriff McLeod's office was notified immediately after the murder and the Sheriff ? has been laying plan* to apprehend Carlos ever since. He learned late Wednesday night that Carlos was in the vicinity of Liberty Hill and immediately got together the force above named and surrounded the house, capturing Carlos early Thursday morning. Sheriff McLeod notified the New York authorities immediately after capturing <5aflos and officers arrived by aeroplane Thurs- day and returned 'Carlos to New York. Sheriff McLeod is in receipt pf a congratulatory telegram from the District Attorney of Nassau County, New York, m which Mineola is located, commending and thanking the Sheriff for his fine work in apprehending and capturing the desperndo. , *Vf "The Human Hand" This will <be the subject of the address by Dr. C. F. Wimberly before the Men's Bible Class at the Metfcodist church next Sunday. The& is * no more important group in lur x church, tb#n this body of men, and > we shouM all rally until we bring the attendance up to its high level beI fore the heated ?on. Don't forget - the borm?10:00 o'clock. Be there i and enjoy the good fellowship of this ' ' due body of men. . Come and bring \ some ene wfeh you.?Jack Moore, GeoT?unr.,,. , , j