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WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY RACES WILL ATTRACT MANY TO SPRINGDALE COURSE HERE TODAY The Camden Chronicle VOLUME 46 CAMDEN. SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1935 NUMBER 4H Many Parties Being Planned For Races (By Bally Broomell) Many visitors are here to attend tiu? Hunters' Trials and the Washington's Birthday Races. Practically ill of the cottagers are entertaining jmi the hotels' are crowded. Mr, und Mrs. William duPont of Wilmington, Del., are the guests of Mr. und Mih. Thomas H. iSomerville. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hallowell jardiner of Boston, are visiting Miss [{nth Richards. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison B. Wright, jf Radnor, Pa., have arrived at jioenleaf Villa where they have takittage for several weeks. Othe for the week are Mr. and ho Noland of Wilmington, Mr. .. PauJ J. Noland of Wilming. and Mrs. Bhaun Kelly/ of id, Mass., Mrs. John Ross and daughter, Virginia, nd Mrs. E. K. Halback of ills, N. J., are at the Kirkr the events. Mrs. C. V. S. of New York, is spending ks with her parents, General . Francis Peabody of Boston, i at the Kirkwood for the Finlaw of Rumson, N. J., is irk Inn for the week. His , Miss Jean iFinlaw, is visitids here. Others at Hobkirk man Wright of Aiken and rk, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Pohnd Miss Anita Pohndorff of Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Lucnson of Indiana, Pa., J. E. of Ocean Grove, N. J., and 3. Jackson of Maple wood, N, Jetsey Ross of Camden, Me., ouse-guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. DuBose, Jr. Villiam S. Rainsford gave a Monday at Greenleaf Villa sister, Mrs. Kenneth Frazier 5on-on-Hudson, who with Mr. have taken the Foster house season. ,'arrol P. Bassett gave a informal tea Sunday afterher beautiful old home, Castle," for sixty of hex 0 meet Jessie Voss Lewis L. Daingetfleld Lewis of L. I.) who is giving an ex>f her pastel portraits this the Kirkwood. icre Bush and Mrs. Kenneth >resided at the tea-table, is attractively centered by ndles and a silver urn filled hinium and yellow fuchsia, evening Mr. and Mrs. Delavin gave a supper party for Mrs. Lewis at the cottage, y?have taken here for the Jr. and Mrs. David R, Wile a tea in honor of Mrs. esday afternoon at "Mullibition is being held in the 1 Coffee Room of the Kirktea is served every afteri 4:30 to 5:30 o'clock, but e invited to drop in at any Mrs. Lewis have renewed pleasant acquaintanceships and made so many others are planning to stay at the another week. The pictures - up for the benefit of those too bvisy to attend this s. Lewis will then go to re she will give an exhit'he home of Mrs. S. A. altazzi, after which they to Charlotte, to visit Dr. V W. Moore. mittee for the Virginians' v gave a dinner-dance Sating in the Southern Garof the Kirkwood Hotel, were: Mr. and Mrs. Carssett, Mrs. Damon Wack, Emily North King, Wil-by, Viola Winmill, Francfray, J. North Fletcher, Her, Clifford Rhame, Raney, Hamilton Somerville McKinney from Aiken, udge. J. North Fletcher tail party at Hobkirk Inn Mrs. Thomas H. Gillespie rk, gave & dinner party nn. Their guests were: rs. Dele van Baldwin, Mr. 3an|el Tenney, Mir. and r E. Whitney, Mr. and t Dominick, Mr. and Mrs. illiama. . > Mrs. Richard E. Reeves rk, and E. C. Graham Pood ruff, S. C? ware msf Mr. and Mrm. Ernest SttBSmit, ^ at the C .. A'-jw. % LlH, r J7 J Children^ Home In Need Of Funds (By >Sally Broomell) "A curly-headed little blond girl about five years old?that was what I went to the Camden Children's Home for. But I came away with a baby boy less than a year old with big brown eyes," said a woman who has adopted the child. "You just can't resist the first chubby little cherub that holds*its tiny arms out to you and begs to be taken." And that was tjhs experience also of visitors there yesterday. Each one of the twenty-four is dear and adorable in some special way from tiny black-haired Marjorie, less than a year old, to competent, rolly-polly thirteen-year-old Alice, with the shy smile, who helps with the other children. An afternoon there is more fun than a picnic. The children all have their own particular accomplishments and will do their best to make you laugh once they feel on a friendly basiB. "What do you want most in the world?" we asked them. The answers were as varied as the (personalities of the children?a Mama and Daddy, a fire engine, a party, a fishing pole, ice cream and cake. The children old enough are sent to the public school and are in nc sense of the word, institutionalized They are as individual, and bettermannered, than some brought up in I private homes. W^ile they are getting an education and enough to eat, their little lives are drab, without much to break , the monotony. If a ' junior committee of young women wfere formed, they could do much tc bring happiness to these little ones ' by taking tlrem for hikes, picnics in the loqjg-leaf pines, story-telling, basket-weaving and innumerable oth' er activities. The Camden Children's Home is located at 814 Fair street, a large bungalow# painted white with green ! trimmings and set back from the street. It has always been run on | a penny-pinching budget since it was 1 organized five years ago when vag>i rants detained at the local jail-bouse iwere sent to the Home to work. 1 The Home, which has three acres i of land, has its own vegetable garden, which has not only supplied the children "with fresh vegetables the year round, but one year, having 14,000 cans of preserves, they went out into the country and traded thena foT other things needed. Napoleon Trimnel, the gardener and repair man, was commended by Mrs. W. J. Mayfield, president, for his faithful work. Miss Lois Scott, the matron, was also highly praised for her efficiency, faithfulness and economy. Last year the Home's quota for the yearly budget was not fulfilled because people did not keep up their pledges, and consequently the Home is in poor straits right now before this year's pledges begin to come in. There are so many things they need. But first and foremost, a stove, ?r Bome other heating besides open fires, with the children running around bare-footed as they do. It is impossible to buy 9hoes for all of them. Also, with all the sunshine of the Carolinas, the babies do not have the advantage of it, as there is no screened-in sleeping porch for them. As it is, double beds .have to be used because of lack of money for single cots. And they all need warm bathrobes. But in spite of all these drawbacks, the children have maintained a high standard of health. "Mother Mayfield," as she is affectionately known to the children (Mrs. William J. Mayfield, president of the Camden Children's Home) says this high health standard is partly due to the services of the town's doctors, Dr. George Rhame and Dr. Andrew Whitaker, who never refuse to come to the Home at any hour of the day or night without any compensation; and Dr. C. F. Sowell, who goes over the children's teeth twice a year. All this without an infirmary, which is also badly needed. The drive to raise $4,000, the sum necessary to keep the Home open for another year, will be held next week, February 26 to March 4, under the direction of Warren H. Harris, treasurer, as in past years. Mrs. Mayfield, who spends a great deal of her time in active work for the Home, is president; Robert M. Kennedy, Jr., vice-president; John K. deLoach, Assistant treasurer; and T. S. Goodale, secretary. : 'v On the Board of (Directors who will db the soliciting, are: Mrs. Palton Kennedy. Mrs. Woods Robinson, Mrs. W. L. Wright, Mrs. George R. Cook, !i? Sudden Summons To John E. Rhame The county and community was shocked and saddened Saturday night when it became known that John E. Rhame, prominent merchant and business man was dead. The sudden summons came while Mr. Rhume was enroute home, driving his car on North Broad street. The machine was seen to go to the curbing near the Baptist church, and singularly, one of the first to reach , him, was his nepheyv, Dr. George S. Rhame. First aid was administered and he was rushed to the hospital, but death followed soon. The physician stated that he had died of a heart uttack. Mr. Rhame had been in ill health for several years, but had sufficiently recovered to resume his accustomed duties at his place of business, and his death was a distinct shock. John E. Rhame was born In Camden on February 4, 1876, the second son of the late George S. Rhame and ! Lenora Rhame, who moved here from Sumter county. At an early age he > began working in the general storj of H. G. Carrison on Saturdays, latei becoming a full time employe, when ' store was located where the J. C > Penney store now operates. Mr. Car. rison later sold out to Mr. Rhame and for the first two years A. J i Beattie was associated with this firrr The business was then moved to the . store oil corner of Broad and Arthur ' streets also owned by Mr. Carrison, ' About twenty yeas ago John E, i Rhame, Boykin W. Rhame and ' George A. Rhame formed a partner? ship under the firm name of Rhame 1 Brothers. The popularity of this firm i grew from its first inception and en joyed a wide patronage from this and other counties. ( The deceased was the last of four brothers, who had been prominently identified with Camden's business and civic life for the past thirty-4iv* J years. On December 12, 1906, he was mar, ried to Miss Bessie Gerald, of this city, and to this union was born one son and one daughter?Clarkson Rhame and Frances Rhame?and hit ,, devotion to his family circle outshown all other virtues. Other surviving relatives are three sisters Miss Zulene Rhame and Mrs. C. M. Coleman, of Camdep, and Mrs J. C. Peers, of Orangeburg, and a large family connection. He was a staunch member of the Lyttleton Street MethodiBt church from which church his funeral services were held Monday morning at 'eleven o clock, conducted by his pas; . *or> C. F. Wimberly, assisted by Rev. C. C. Herbert, a former pas; tor, and the burial was in the Qnakei cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were the official board of the Methodist church and. H. G. Carrison, Sr., C. H. Yates Dr. W. R. Clyburn, Dr. John W. Corbett, W. C. Salmond, Henry Savage Sr., J. H. Clyburn, N. C. Arnett, M M. Reasonover, J. B. Zemp, G. H Baum and Dr. R. E. Stevenson. Active pallbearers were: J. B Cureton, L. J. Whitaker, W. D. Whitaker, W. J. Mayfield, H. G. Carrison Jr., and T. V. W^lsh, Jr. The funeral of this popular citizen was largely attended artd beautiful floral designs banked the grave. Some of the out-of-town attendants at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. James Kirven, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirven, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Kirven, of Darlington; Arthur E. Gerald, of Augusta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peers, of Orangeburg, S, C.; George Rhame, from The Citadel; Mrs. John Gerald and Bynum Davis, of Stimmerton, S. C. Convention In Rock Hill At the convention of the deacons of Bethel Presbytery, a year ago, the executive committee was instructed to make preparations for another convention. The committee has been working' on this for some weeks and announces on the program to be held at the First Presbyterian church, Beck Hill, at 2 p. m. February 24 will be: Addresses by Dr. J. E. Purcell, Richmond, Va.; Rev. C. H. Pritchard, of Atlanta; Dr. Walter L. Lingle, president of Davidson college. Presbyterian Church Services Sunday, February 24. as announced by A. Douglas McArn, pastor: Church school 10 a. m. Morning worship with, anthem and sermon on, ^Pie Meek Shall Inherit The Earth," At the seven o'clock vesper service Washington wffl he told in en illustrated lecture. Sixth Sunday in the Belmont Flea. ^ league Play Was A great Success (By Sally Broome 11) The high school auditorium was crowded with children last Thursday afternoon, in spite of a downpour of rain, for the performance of "The Steudfast Tin Soldier," a play based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, capably directed by Mrs. Donald Morrison, president of the Junior Welfare League. The same performance was given again in the evening when the parents attended. Tho proceeds, which amounted to ( $155 will be used for the expenses of the League's spring tonsil cllnio. The members of the east were: Phebe Knight, as the Steadfast Tin , Soldier, and Gertrude Zemp, Nancy Dempster, Virginia . Haile, Willie Hailc, Lucy Kirkland, Elizabeth Zemp, Caroline Richardson, Charlotte Salmond, Alice Robinson, Barbara Hickox, Mary Goodale, Faith deLoach, Jane Peterkin, Nancy Work, Caroline Houscr and Mary Elizabeth Charlton. The patrons and patronesses, who bought blocks of seats so that all _ the children in Camden could attend, were: Mmes. F. JV* Watson, Leonard Graham, Charles Ran lei, George Cook, W. I). Barrett, Gay Baum, John Devine, I^amont Dominick, Warren H. Harris, Charles G. Knight, McKee Graham, A. S. Davison, John L. J Weeks, Clark Williams, W. L. Wright, * Harry G. Marvin, Charles P. DuRose, Jr., Elizabeth Jennings Thomas, Mary Fletcher Charlton, Newton Boykin, " Ralph W. Chase, Samuel Russell, Julia Long Knapp, Robert M. Ken| nedy, Jr., and Miss Kitty Keller, Miss Ruth Richards, Frank Coursen, Mr. 1 and Mrs. James H. Work, Mr. and | Mrs. Ward C. Belcher. Poultry Shipment Friday Friday, February 22, 1935, poultry ' will be bought from 9 a. m. to 12 1 Noon in Kershaw in rear of the Bank, t and from 1 p. m. to 3:30 p. m. in Befhune. Prices are as follows: Fat Colored i Hens, 14c lb.; Fat Leghorn Hens, 10c ? lb.Roosters, Gc lb.; Young Fat Turi Tteys', 13c lb.; Old Turkeys, 14c lb.; i Young Guineas. 25c each; Fat Ducks and Geese 8c lb.; Fat Capons,. 9 lbs. and up, 18c lb. ! All farmers and others interested , in selling their surplus poultry are , requested to bring them either to , Kershaw or Bethune during the hours named above. However, everyone is : requested to bring tbeir poultry jn , coops easy to handle and not to bring . them in sacks. Also do not tie feet. ; Notify your neighbors says Henry - D. Green, County Agent. [ ???? ' Services At Bethany There will be services at Bethany (Westville) Baptist church next ( Lords Day as follows: Sunday school | at 10 a. m. Superintendent H. B. Gaskin in charge; Church worship at 11 a. m., the pastor in charge. The subject will be: "Are We 'Interested in ' Our Young People?" B. Y. P. U. at; 7 p. m., Miss Ruby Young, director. Forsake not the assembling of yourselves together on the first day of the week" Heb. 10:25. Every member is especially urged to be present. ' Visitors always welcome.?J. D. Gulledge, Pastor. Baptist Church Services Sunday school at 10, o'clock with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston, at 11:15 a. m. and 8 p. m. Morning subject: "The Future Homo of the Saints;" evening subject: "Using Our Talents." B. T. U. Tuesday evening at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services of this church. "Wateree Baptist Services -Services at Wateree Baptist church, Sunday, February 24th, as announced by the pastor, Rev. George B. Bobo, will be: Sunday school at 10 a. m.; morning service at 11:15 o'clock, subject: "Trumpeting The Gospel;" evening service at 7 o'clock, the subject will be "The Tragedy of Pleasure." All are cordially invited to services held in this church. To Have Cake Sale _ On Saturday, February 23rd, beginning at 0 o'clock there will be a cake sale at the vacant store room South of The Home Furnishing Company, Main street, sponsored by The Sisterhood of Beth El Temple. Sunday Veaper Services , The life and achievements of Geor*e Washington will be told in - illustrated leetav* at aevan o'clock Horse Shpw Enjoyed By Many (By Sally Broomell) The Virginians' Horse Show which was held Saturday afternoon at the Virginians' Stables and was a huge success with lines of cars from neighboring resorts parked around the ring. The Virginians are u group of young people who formerly sjarnt their winters in Warrenton and Middleburgh. Many of the horses in training here for the Hunter Trials and Washington's Birthday Baees next Thursday and Friday, and the Carolina Gup on March 110 were entered. The winners in the various classes were as follows: Class 1?-Best steeple chase type, first, Bagatelle, owned by Alvin Untermeyer; second, Kyber Pass, owned by Mrs. Dwight Partridge; third. Inception, owned by Ixme Star Syndicate. Class 2?Model hunters, first, Escape, owned by Richard K. Mellon; second, .lack l)oon? owned by Alvin Untermeyer; third, Whig, owned by Miss Catherine Sturges. Class 3?Middle and heavy weight hunters, first, Whereto, owned by Miss Sturges; second, Escape; third, Royal Revelers, owned by Miss VVilhelmine Kirby. Class 4?Open jumpers over fourfoot fences, first, Twilly, owned and ridden by Miss Sturges; second, Roy Donovan, owned by L. H. Bramlett of the Kirkwood iStables; third, Irish Mack, owned by Miss Mario Wing. Class 5?Green hunters, for horses five years of age and under, first, Escape; second, Jack Doon, owned by Alvin Untermeyer; third, Easter Morning, owned by Miss Kirby. Class 6?Bridle path hacks, first, Beau, owned and ridden by Miss Kirby; second, Carolina, owned by W. C. Clyburn; third, Mary Jane, owned by Lamont Dominicjc. Class 7?Ladies Hunters, first, London Bridge, owned by Alvin Untermeyer and ridden by Miss Frances Thord-Gray; Scamper Joe, owned and ridden by Mrs. Charles P. DuBose, Jr.; third, Twilly, owned by Miss Sturges and" ridden by Mrs. Carroll K. Has sett. Class 8?Lightweight hunters, first, London Bridge, owned by Mr. Untermeyer; second, Kyber Pass; third, Caprice, owned and ridden by Mrs. Bus sett. Class 9?Touch and Out over fourfoot fences, first, Royal Revelers owned and ridden by Miss Kirby; second, Santa Claus, owned by J. North Fletcher and Thomas Waller of the Virginians' Stable; third, Roy Donovan, owned by L. H. Bramlett of the Kirkwood Stables. Another horse show is being planned for late in the season, after the annual horse show of the Camden Hunt. Wimberly Hall Used Often Now being used for the underprivileged children's nursery. One of the unique and useful features of this large roomy place under the Methodist Parsonage, is the day nursery for the underprivileged children. This work is being done by Miss Gertrude Zemp, and her corps of assistants. The little tots are gathered each morning and taken to this place, where they are entertained and taught, with all manner of childish devices, and then given a wholesome meal at noon. Then they are provided with little cots, or taken into the park, when the weather permits. This work will be so managed, that it will not conflict or interfere with any of the many other meetings to which this place is being used. It is used several times each week, and two Sunday school classes meet in it. The well arranged kitchen in a separate room, makes it an ideal place for this nursery. It is a fine thing that churches tan be utilized for broader service than to be confined to the activities of the church! Charlotte Thompson Honor Roll Grade 1?Julia B. Arrants. Grade 3?Jlaynard Roykin, Margaret Pearce, Charles Thompson. Grade 4?Martha Dennis. Grade 5?Sara Thompson, Lillian Shiver. Grade 6?Lila Baker. Grade 9?Carrie Baker, Raymond Dennis, Mary Moseley. Grade 11?Loree Young. Grace Church Services Rov. P. H. Craighill, Jr., rector of Grace Episcopal church announces services for Sunday aa follow#: Holy Communion, 8 a. an.; church school, a. m.; men's dams, 10:80 a. m. Morning .Lpdtjur and ??rmon,Al:U> o'clock. , Young PaopWa Group, 7:80 P* 1 ' .Mil, 'II. I 1,11'jaEBBB??EttaBM Jurors For First Week Civil Court Following is a list of those to Herve on the First Week's Civil Court jury to convene here, March 11th, with .Judge J. Henry Johnson, of Alendale, presiding: It. E. Chewning, W. H. Ashcraft, J. L. Guy, C. B. Smith, C. W. Shiver, 1). S, Ai rants, J. L. Pate, L. P. Ogburn, B. It. Truesdale, W. 1). McDowall, J. B. Catoe, Camden; J. H. Watson, W. A. Shaw, J. E. Coats, Jr., II. W. Baker, E. L. Kay, J, J. West, J. W. Z. liearon, S. L. Rush, Luther T. Truesdale, A. C. Young, Kershaw; L. II. Neal, J. It. Guiney, It. B. MeCaskill, L. J. Baker, Bethune; It. M. F ord, B. T. Itabon, Alex Bass, Luther Jones, A. E. Kirkland, LugofT; Joe Nettles, W. L- Miles, Blaney; L. B. Tidwell, Cassatt; W. J. Mangum, W. P. Rodgcrs, C. N. Horton, Jefferson. To Have Benefit Party The Camden hospital auxiliary will hold a benefit Bridge party at the Parish House of the Episcopal church on Monday evening, February 25th, at 8 o'clock. Tables $2.00 For reservations call Mrs. It. B. Pitts, at phono No. 300; The Auxiliary of which Mrs. H. G. Marvin is president; MrR. Henry iSavage, vice president; Mrs. M. Baruch, treasurer, supplies the hospital with linen, clothing and many other necessities. Since Tag Day has been abandoned this year it is hopeful that a generous amount may Jbe raised by a series of card parties of which this is the first. We ask the public to "Have a Heart for the Hospital." Now Residing Here Friends 6f Leonard H. Schenk, who has been "on the road" for several years as salesman for Calhoun, Robbins and Company out of New York, will be pleased to know that Mr. and Mrs. Schenk will be permanent residents of Camden from now on. Mr. Schenk is now the secretary and treasurer of the Enterprise Building and Loan Association. His territory while on the road carried him through the states of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, and during the summer months Mrs. Schenk and young son accompanied him through the beautiful scenic sections of these three states. Pine Tree Hill Semester Honor Roll , Grade 1?Ted Davis, Ernestine Conyers. Grade 2?Mary lances Berry, iDoris Houser. Grade 2?James Shirley. - Grade 3?Jack Davis, Bunny Shaw, Doris Conyers, Ophelia Dixon, Dorothy Marshall. Grade 4?Charlie Cameron, Ethel Broome, Ollie Horton. Grade 4?Betty Brown. Grade 5?Eva Roberts. Grade 6?(Nezzie Lee DeiBruhl. Semester Honor Roll consists of those students who have 'been a member of each honor roll for three con- secutive six weeks periods. Mt. Pisgah Church Services There will be services at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church the coming Lord's Day as follows: Bible school at 10 a. m.; Church worship at 11 a. m. The sermon theme will probably be "The Simplicity of the Plan of Salvation." The B. T. U. meets at 6.30 p. m. We are contemplating; having a Training school for our officers and teachers of the Bible school within the next week or two, and we urge that every officer and teacher take the course. The book to be studied is entitled "Looking at Learning." The B. T. U. will also have a study course during the month of March. The public Is most cordially invited to worship with us.?'Luther Knight, paster. Cold Thursday Morning A heavy frost and considerable ice in exposed places greeted early risers Thursday .morning. The weather man predicts for today fair, with slowly rising temperature, which will be good news to race attendants this afternoon. - ?' Banks Close Today Today being the anniversary of the birth of George Washington, and being a legal holiday, both local banks will be closed all day in observance of this holiday. ~ Bruno Geta Respite Trenton, N. G., Feb. 19.? Richard Hauptmann, the yoong Lindbergh baby and condemn