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[ The Camden Chronicle I ^ CAMDEN^ SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JULY S, 1935 NUMBER 15 Pay Is bet r or WPA Workers Under the works program admlnj8,ration, not up to spend the greater part of the federal government's relief billions, workers v in Charleston, Greenville aud Spartanburg counties will receive more than those in any other .counties of tbe state. An order, received by Col. J. I>. pulp, state ERA administrator, from president Roosevelt, outlined the wage classifications for counties of various population groups and defined various wage groups for employees. South Carolina, as had been previously announced, is in region flour, the lowest wage class of the states. The wage scale by counties follows: Counties of more than 100,000 population (based on the 1930 census): Unskilled work, $30 per mouth; intermediate work, $49; skilled work, ICS; professional and technical work, J75. Included in this group are Charleston, Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Counties of from 50.000 to 100,000 population: Unskilled, $27; intermediate. $33; skilled, $50; professional ?K(n jiiJU iw.iiliiv.ui, y \j *. a ii luau hAUUi' ?** V? Anderson, Florence, Orangeburg, Richland and York countios. Counties of from 25,000 to 50,000 population; unskilled, $25; intermediate, $38; skilled, $50-; profesional and technical, $55. In this group are: Aiken, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield. Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Greenwood, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lexington, Marion, Marlboro, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Sumter, U^pdon and Williamsourg counties. . Counties of from 5,0li0 to 25,000 population: Unskilled, $22; Intermediate. $.",2: skilled.. $42; professional and technhal. $40. All the other counties ?trtrTTg fcrrhts group: The order received bv-Colonel Fulp ti\ed a iu;txiiiiniii of 40 hours per work weik and specified that no persons under Id years of age nor anyone whose age or physical condition would wake employment dangerous wuld be given jobs. IVage classifications were defined is: Unskilled, manual labor such as on buildings and construction projects and non-manual such as mes-1 sengers and office boys; Intermediate,-1 as machinists' assistants, truck drivers, stenographers and routine office workers; skilled, as bricklayers, ma-' chinists, electricians and laboratory technicians; professional or technical, as accountants, chemists, architects, i and doctors. " Projects will be allocated, the or-| der said, to areas In relation to the1 number of workers on relief rolls. j The order outlined In detail the method of applying for projects. Applications can only be made by groups which a ee to "sponsor" the projects. | Sponsors must be authorized governmental agencies such as states, coun-j ties, cities, villages, townships, etc., i vhicli offer definite plans and" proce-1 dure fur the employment of persons' on relief rolls under the provision of the act. A* Ututu 4H..I, A 1 V 1, - I? ?w v., unni IV. t \JI 1 UU(l A WuiKo piUSress administration may, on its own initiative sponsor work projects where such action is not contrary to law. Inofficial groups such as chambers ?f commerce, civic organizations, veterans groups or "any other private, sectarian, civic or similar organizations' may not sponsor projects. Projects will be classified as federal I a?d non-federal. Federal projects must originate in departments or agencies of the federal government and must be financed and conducted ' entirely by the federal government. I Non federal projects may be initiat-J e<l and conducted by governmental' agencies or divisions other than federal and may be financed either in I whole or in part by the federal governnient, making loans or grants or both. Projects must be planned, the order aid, with relation to the number, age, 8?x and occupational characteristics h Persons on relief within the localwhcre the proposed projects would he executed. - Fundamental principles laid down u the order for works progress adistration projects follow: The prot should be useful; projects should ^ of a nature that a considerable , 111011 of the money spent will go o wages for labor; projects which oinise ultimate return to the fedr ' portiirea!Ury cohsiderkble pron of the costs will be sought! be *.a,,0Ue<1 for each project should iim v. Ual,y and P?>?Ptly spent and ^ heid until fetemraot; fcMTcssprojects must be of a character tkjl rBnf??nsn %f jjpployraent to o? the relief rolls; projects wW -v*mri mV'VT . beAllocated to localities or relief areas in relation to the namber of worker# on relief rolls in those areas; to more from the relief rolls to work on such projects or in private employment the maximum number of persona in the shortest time possible. Former Camden Man Loses Life in Water Georgetown, June 28.?Ernest Bhuw, 24, eon of Mr. and Mm. L. G%8baw of College Place, was drowned In Winyah Hay thin afternoon when ho fell from a boat retumlug from an all day huhing trip. A largo crowd of citizens Joined county offlcialu in an effort to YdcoVer the body but late tonight they were utill dragging the waters of the bay without uucceuu. Mr. Shuw had accompanied hiu uncle, W. J. Bmyrl, on the trip and the party in a 45-foot cabin truster, was nearing Georgetown after u day at the fishing grounds when Bhaw foil overboard. The tragedy occurred about 4:30 o'clock and ut the time a swift current was running in the bay. Bhaw 'kept himself afloat during the time that the boat was being swung around to pick him up but he sank frOtn sight before rescuers could reach him. Ernest Shaw, who was drowned about 4:30 yesterday afternoon while fishing about seven miles off the coast of Georgetown, was a former I employe of Gibson's Drag store, 173X Main street, Columbia. He was spending his vacation with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sniyrl, of Georgetown. __ Surviving him are his parents; four , sisters, Miss Charlotte Mae Shaw, of Memphis; Misses Margaret j Shaw, Mattic Shaw and Mary Shaw, i all of Columbia, and two brothers, ! Luther Shaw and Robert Shaw, both of Columbia. Robert Shaw was presi dent of the Columbia high school stui dent body last session. Shew was a member of Washington Street Methodist church. He formerly lived in Camdfej- and received his education in the Canute,; schools.? Columbia Sta?**r--JH?e 2W. - ^? The drowning of young Shaw brought sorrow to a large number ot relatives and friends in Camden ami Kershaw county, where lie bad wide family connections. He attended the Camden city schools and up to a few years ago had spent his entire lii'e in Camden. D. J. Creed, Herbert Camphell, Maurice Catnpbell, B. A. Young, of Camden, and Dick McKinnoh, of Bethune, went to Georgetown Sunday in an effort to recover the body. It was found at 1:30 Sunday afternoon by searching parties aboard a naval reserve boat about 100 feet from where the body sank. Funeral services were held at the graveside in Elm wood cemetery In Columbia at 10 o'clock Monday morn-i Ing by the Rev. W. L. Mulliken, pastor of the Washington Street Metho-J aist church, assisted by Rev. George K, Way, pastor of College Place Methodist church. Pallbearers were: Arlal Shaw, John R. Shaw, Otis Cr$ed, Lloyd Smyrl, Frank Campbell and Muldrow Arlail. No Court Next Week Court of general sessions has been in session this week with Judge G. Duncan Bellinger, presiding for the "not time. -Only mirror cases nere tried and several pleas of guilty were recorded. ? Sheriff J. H. McLeod has notified the second week Jurors that they need not appear for jury duty. Several cases were continued until a later term of court. Observes Sane Fourth White an Associated Press tabulation shows that a total of 55 persons lost their lives on July 4, Camden, along with -either towns throughout the stato reported no accidents or deaths from the holiday observance. A great many of the towns people as well as rural residents attended the water sports In the afternoon and the firoworks M the evening at the Hermitage Lake and all seemed to enjoy the occasion. Association To Meet Wednesday The Kershaw County Fish and Game Association will hold Its July meeting at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday night, at 7:30, July 10th, instead of July 3rd. At this meeting delegates to the State Association meeting at Dillon will be electd. v Paper Lata This Week The Chronicle will be several hours late reaching Its st^scrlbers this week, due to the factfohat the force took holiday on the Fourth. Pastor Observes Sixth Anniversary The following services are announced for week beginning July 7, at the Firm Hap tint church: Public worship conducted by thu pastor, J. B. Canton at 11:15 a, m. and 8:30 p. in. Morning aubject: "Preparation To Meet God." Evening aubject: "The Danger Of Delay." R y. ]?. u. Tueaduy evening at 8 o'clock. lTayerineoting WedneBday evening, at 8:3o. Sunday achool at 10 o'clock with C. O. Stogner, auperlntendent in charge. '1 ho ordinauce of liaptiaw will be adininlatered to aeveral cundidatea at the evening service. The public la cordially invited to attend all the acrvicea of thia church. The paator wiahea to thank the mem be re of the congregation tor the loyal aupport and cooperation they have given during the past aix years. Ho and hia family fully appreciate the many courteaiea and much kindneaa shown them not only by the members of this church but also by all the citizens of Camden, since we moved here six years ago. We would not forget to express our sincere appreciation tor the service rendered by the local papers in carrying forward the church program. W are much indebted to botli t lie Chronicle and Messenger. It is u joy to live in Camden and to have the privilege of serving among such good people. As we enter upon tlie seventh year we hope to serve more sacrilically and be in some measure worthy of such kindness. Fourth Enjoyed At Hermitage Lake The Fourth was enjoyed in Camden and surrounding sections by many j hundreds of our citizens attending tlie festivities at Hermitage Lake, j 'i???.-? owners ol the motor boats j were gK^erous in carrying all those I wishing to r,: le for a trip over the | lake. Many avah V themselves of the opportunity of riding on (his beautiful body of water. The children thoroughly enjoyed bathing in the lake and picnic parties could be seen on all sides enjoying a days outing with their families and friends. Dan Garrison won the 50 yard dash in the Bwimming contest. "Shell" motor boat of J. C. Gillis was winner of the boat race. A delightful Ash supper prepared under the direction of Herman Baruch was enjoyed by hundreds at dusk, tables having been built In n pretty wooded area for the use of picnic parties. The restoring ot the Hermitage Lake dam was one of the most worthwhile projects undertaken by C. W. A. officials, cooperating with the Merchants Association of Camden under the direction of John T. Mackey. It ty when finished. It is being stocked with government fish and in a short time fishing rights will be sold and anyone may enjoy this sport with a small cost. Hurt By Fall From Auto Charlotte Boykin, the seven-year-old 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Corbett Boyi kin, received head injuries when she fell from her parents auto while it I was in motion on east Walnut street,! near their home Tuesday evening. The young child was attempting to shut the back door of the car when j she fell into the road. She received i severe bruises about the head, but it ! is not thought her injuries will prove serious. Mr. Boykin is the popular and efficient city clerk and treasurer and lie and Mrs. Boykin have a host of friends who will hope for the little girls complete recovery. Presbyterian Young People Camp During tlie week of June 24-29, the Presbyterian church held a vacation camp for its Intermediate and Senior boys and girls at Lake Shamokin. Classes relating to the church and the Christian life were held in the mornings and the afternoons wcro given to recreation, vespers and camp fire programs. The following boys and girls attended: Dorothy Culvem, Wylie Hogue, Jr., Billy Bradford, Herbert Richey, Ralph Stevenson, Jr., Arthur Brown, Jr., Nancy Nelson, Caroline NelBon, Emily Sheorn, Sarah Sheorn, Pauline Jennings, Jane Hoffer, Mary Lee Bradford, Minnie Belle Cunningham, Mary Richey* Julian Culvern and Jack Richards. Classep were taught by Mrs. J. 8. Lindsay, Miss Lee DeLoache, Mrs. Lee Little and the pastor. The camp was enjoyed eo much that It Js the purpoee ol the ehtireh to repeat it next year* . a* - rj .-w-~ Sumter Bible Classes Visit Camden Church Suuday morning about forty membora of tho McLeod Woaloy Bible class and a few m*>mbcrs of the Hoylo Hlblo class Journeyed to Camden, where they were guests of the Men's Bible class of the Lyttleton Street Methodist church. This class is prosided over by one of Sumter's own boys, VarileII Walsh, uud he and his wmkers left no stone unturned to make this one of pleuauro and good will. Upon arriving at the church tho Sumter crowd was uiot by a committee from the Camden Class, and made to fool ut home. After the crowd assembled and wuh introduced, the hour had arrived for the service and they were ushered into the class room, and the exercises were opened by the president of the Camden Class, Mr. Walsh who culled upon Mr. C. Mv Hurst to open the meeting with prayer. After this the song service was entered iuto with the Sumter or chestra with Mrs. John 1,. Riley prosiding at tho piano. The song service was one of the high spots of the program, especially the solo by Mr. Frank Youngblood. At the conclusion of the so.ng service the president of the Cainden class called upon the president of the Mclaxxl-Wesley Bible class to Introduce the apeaker, Mr. John L. Riley. Mr. Riley made one of the most wonderful addresses and will bo long remembered by all present. At the conclusion Mr. Walsh thanked him. After the Sunday school hour, the crowd remained for the preaching hour. Dr. C. F. Wiinberly pcrupied tin- pulpit. He is a splendid preacher and his sermon on Sunday was one of the best. After the services were over the j crowd met in front of the church and all were assigned to different "homes of Jlie good people of Camden. All of the Sumter crowd seemed to nave tm best place In town to dine. Sufti< e to say the crowd was well taken care of, not only as to dining but as to the courtesy shown the Sumterites by driving each guest around and i showing them the beautiful homes, and si.*?cts of the historical town of Camden. " The visit of Jhe Sumter classes to Camden will be long* remembered and It is hoped that if the Camden class should return the visit Sumter Mible class members will try to make th?ir visit its enjoyable.?Sumter Herald. Bank Doubles Surplus At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Bank of Camden necessary steps were taken whereby the bank's surplus was Increased from $7,500.00 to $15,000.00 this having been made possible by the net earnings of the bank since its organization in October, 1933. Friends of the institution are naturally gratified over the showing that It has made and over the steady increase in patronage and confidence which the bank enjoys and predict greater growth as time gOes on and it's ability to render service in the Death of Former Citizen The funeral and burial of Miss I.aura Trantham, who died in Harts[ ville on Monday was held at Kershaw I on Tuesday, attended by n number of relatives and friends of the deceased. Miss Trantbam was born and reared in tlm Fist Rock section of this county, and was the last of her Immediate family. She was the youngest daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Trantham, and was a sister of the late Col. W. D. Trantham and the late Sheriff John S. Trantham. Her death occurred at the home of her nephew, Lem Stevenson, in Hartsville. She is survived by a large number of nieces and nephews. Former Superintendent Dead Ngwr has been received In this state of the death of Oscar B. Martin, former state superintendent of education, which occurred at College Station, Texas, Sunday night. Mr. Martin was elected state superintendent of education In 1902 and served until January 2, 1909, when he was aucceeded by J. E. Swearington. He later Joined the extension division of the United States department of agriculture and wag director of the extension service of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical college when he died. Batheeda Presbyterian Church Sunday, July 7, A. Douglas McArn, pastor. Church school at 10 a. m.; morning worship at 11:15. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated at this service. Veeper service on church lawn fct-S p. m. The public ts cordially Invited. Sand Hill Project Meets Approval Washington, l). C., Juno 28.? Congressman J. 1'. Kichurds of the Fifth Congressional District announces that the Land Policy Section of tho Department of Agriculture has approved the Sandhills Project located in Chesterfield and Kershaw counties, South Carolina, after a hearing held- before (he Department of Agriculture yesterday. This means that the Government has approved the purchase of from one hundred thousand acres to one hundred and fifty thousand acres of suhmargiuul lands situated in Kershaw and Chesterfield counties, upon which options have been acquired. This project 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 splendid possibilities of this section. The Department of Agriculture also approved the purchase of several thousand acres as an extension to the t'heraw Slate Park Project, in Chesterfield county. Congressman Richards states that it is anticipated that work for a largo number of unemployed will be provided by the development of these projects. I'nder the present policy of the Administration, the workers will be selected from the relief rolls of the area affected. It is probable that actual work will not be begun on these projects for some weeks as titles must be examined and deeds secured by the government. Funds are yet to be allocated for the development of these projects by tlu; Works Relief Administration Recently the personnel of the temporary preliminary survey force of the Sandhills! Project was cut 50 per cent but it is! expected that this loree will be built ; up again as soon as actual work on t the project is begun. Kershaw Builds , New School Soon Plans und specifications for the handsome new grammar school building at Kershaw, which, with equipment and alterations to the old building, will cost about $90,000, are practically complete and applications for funds with which to finance the project has been forwarded to public works officials in Washington, it was announced yesterday morning. Wessinger and Stork, Arcade building, Columbia, are the architects in charge of tho project. The new building and improvements to the old one will coBt about $70,000 and equlptnent for all the buildings about $20,000. The structures will be of brick with ornamental stone trim and will contain tho most modern equipment. The new building will eohtaln all class-rooms. Bethany Baptist Church As June was "Go-To-Church Month" our attendance for the five Sundays were as follows: June 2, 144; June 9, Ms.. Juno i?, lbs; .funo 23', 200; June 30. 171. This number was present for Sunday school. We had several more in attendance af the preaching service. There will be services at this church on next Lord's day, as follows: Sunday school at 10 a. m., Superintendent H. 11. GasJUji in charge. Preaching service at 11 a. m? the pastor in charge. His theme will be, "The Remedy For A Troubled Heart." B. Y. P. U. at 8 p. m., Miss Lucile Fletcher, director. The public is cordially Invited to attend these services.?Rev. James D. Gulledge, Pastor. Methodist Church Announcement Church school will meet promptly at 10 a. m., conducted by .the Superintendent, Dr. A. W. Humphries. I . will meet the Men's Bible Class at the usual time. Preaching at 11:15, subject: "Our Lord's Memorial." This will be the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Preaching at 8:15, subject, not announced. We trust our people will rally to keep up the morale during the hot days before us. The pastor hopes to keep up his regular visitation and pastoral duties. I-et ub make our church worthwhile during the days when all actvltles let down.?C. F. Wimberly, Pastor. ) Beaverdam Baptist Church There will be services at Beaverdam Baptist church as follows: Sunday school at 8 p. m., Superintendent Heyward Catoe in charge. Preaching service at 4 p. m? the pastor in charge. His theme will he, "The Second Coming of Christ** Every mom Kershaw County Girls Are Winners The climax of the unuuul State Short Course came at tho closing chapel period ou Friday, when tho prizes for tho vurious contests for girls club work were announced. These uro the coveted honors of the year and u grout deal of interest was manifested by the club women present uh well as the gills in the awards. 1 here were six blue ribbon winners chosen in the Yettet lireud Judging contest, Elinor Moore, of Sumter; Pauline West, of Berkeley; Willette Johnson, of Edgefield; Mildred Hagood, of Ilamberg; Dorothy Warner, of Greenwood and Emily McCoy, of Kershaw. The lirst two are given trips to tho State Fair. Ill tho Housekeeping Exhibit tho bluo winners wore: . Viola Ainoon, of Fairfield; Zelina Kully, of Johnson; Fred da Mao Hough, of Lancaster and Ituth Gill, of Chester. Tho lirst two of these will be given trips to the State Fair. Lila Cunningham, of Greenville county, presided at Chapel exorcises. Dorothy Harmon lod tho devotional and Enid Wuggett gave a piano solo.. As interested as tho group wuh in these announcements, all worn tense until" tho Dross Review winners and Health winners wore announced. Thirty girls wore entered in tho Dress Review, each appearing on the stage in the costume she had made. Tho winners were: Dorothy West, of Kershaw; Virginia Garvin, of Aiken; Edna Campbell, of Greenville; It.uth VNingard, of Ijcxiugtoii, and Coby Scott, of York county. All live of these go to the State Fair in Columbia where winners are chosen to represent tho State in Chicago. In-tho Health contest (lie winners were: .hum Cast Inc. of Fairfield; Madeline Livingston, oi Aiken; Mary E. Laney, or Kershaw; Ora Lee Ford, of Lee; Annie* Dennis, ol Florence, and Loi cue Drennan, of'McCoi niick. These gills are all given a trip to the Statu Fair, where the winner will he chosen tor the trip to Chicago. Just prior to the chap I e.\< rci'tos, tho girls met and orguuized a statewide 4-H Club Council with Dorothy West, president; Eleanor Mooro, as Vice-president; Annie Boll Moore, secrotary and Mary Suo Mitcliuiu, as treasurer. The short course, the lurgoBt in attendance in years, closed Friday night with a camp flre service. Delegates left for their homes Saturday morning. Death of W. L. Seegers VV. L. Soegere, 40, gf thb Buff a to--,, section of Kershaw county, died at his home Monday, Juno 11th, Inst., and was buried the following day in the cemetery at Buffalo Baptist church following funeral services conducted by Rev. R. D. Phillips. " Mr. Soegers was a consistent member of tho Buffalo church, a World war veteran and member of the American Legion. He is survived by his widow and two children. Beulny May and Leroy Seegers, and tho following brothers and sisters: T. B. and It. W. Seggers of Kershaw; J. "F. Seegers, Lancaster; Mrs. E. M. Roberts and Mrs. E. t?. Baker, of Kersluiw, and Mrs. B. S. Broom, of Camden. The community was deeply Baddenod by his death, wHIcb was quite sudden.? Kershaw Era: Death of Mr. Hornsby J. R. Hornsby, 74, quiotly passed away at his home Juno 30. H0 had been a sufferer of heart trouble for several years. He had been a lifelong resident of Flint Hill community and a member of Flint Hill Baptist church. He- enjoyed tho highest esteem of his friends and neighbors. HIh funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. D. Gulledge in Bethany Baptist church, interment following immediately in tho cemetery. Mr. Hornsby leaves the following children: Mrs. J. M. Workman, Mrs. Young, Miss Etta Hornsby, J. W. Hornsby, C. E. Hornsby, J. M. Hornsby, H. L. Hornsby, of Camden, And S. E. Hornsby, of Columbia. He also leavos a number of grand chil- ? dren (and an only brother, S. W. Hornsby, of the same community. I Formerly Resided Here Robert R. Harvle, 47, died at his home on the Two-Notch road last Wednesday, after a short Illness. His interment followed In Elmwood cemetery Thursday afternoon. Mr. Herrie had been a resident, of Columbia, for the pest eighteen years. He and Mrs. Harris operated the Snzv - ' -? -