The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, July 05, 1935, Image 1
[ 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.
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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.?
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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* .
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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.
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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
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