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Camden Chroinmpi f * C^MPEW, SOUTH CAROUWA.^FWDAY, jULY 31. i93(i '' , NUMBER 19 Counterfeit Money In Orangeburg Fifty two counterfeit half dollars were taken off of Marion Way and Harris (Harry) Smith late yesterday following their detention by local police, who were inveatiKating the appearance in the city of a quantity of spurious coins. Die youths, both residents of this city and about 24 yeara of age, are being hold for questioning, Chief J, \V. (Jillam, of the local department, said la?t night. Chief Gillam also announced that the Charlotte office of the Federal Bureau of I uvea ligation had been notified, and that he had beon advised by that office that a representative of the bureau would be In the city this morning. Way arid Smith were taken into custody by Officers Wetherington and Williams late yesterday, and they said that 40 of the coins were found , on the person of one of one of the %young men and 12 on the perjson of the other. Immediately following their detention. officers ?aid the yout&s stated they found the coins in a sack near the Riverside playground, as they were on their way. to the river to fish Wednesday morning. The youths are quoted as saying that there were 64 coins in the bag. The sack was taken by them to the river along the dam known as Ixjvers Lane. They did not do any fishing but counted the coins and divided them. They said they then buried them in a- hole near where they counted them, and told officers they later spent some of the coins at several different places. Although the local police had re? ports within the past week that counterfeit coins were making their appearand' in the city, it was not until, some of tlie half-dollars were offered at a local drug store by.a negro that the officers got their first lead. When the negro was Informed that the money was no good, officers received their first tips as to where the money came from. officers said the youths denied any connection with the counterfeit money other than that they had found it. The spurious money is reported to have found its way within the past week or two into places of business here, local banks and the postoffice. j Way was being held In the city Jail and Smith was transferred to the I county jail pending the arrival of the federal officer this morning. The' counterfeit coins are of the 15434 design and are slightly lighter than a genuine half dollar. The counterfeit tng is a fairly good job and so long as the coins are not dropped on a hard surface, they t could be pasped with very little difficulty. The knurling around the edge is a good job, although upon close examination, tiny pin holes can be detected in the medal Friday's Orangeburg Times and Democrat. Newberry Man Crash Victim Walter Moats, 42-year-old sawmill worker of Newberry county, was alnii'st instantly killed shortly after 3 n'< lock this morning when a truck he was working on eight miles from lure on the Columbia highway was rammed by a car driven by J. H. M>"rs. prominent Sumter county merchant and farmer. Mi*. Moats and his employer, J. R. Whitner, and a negro were trucking <> sawmill outfit from near Newberry to i new location near Marlon In two trucks and were forced to stop on highway for repairs. Mr. Moats u u-s working on the first truck, with 'he other machine parked a few feet back of hint: W-hen Mr. Myers ram"u-l the second truck Mr. Moats was '- ught between the two machines and Ins neck broken. ' " Mr. Myers was cut around the Prce and neck and was taken to his home suffering from shock. His condition w as not serious. The car was badly smashed. No one else was injured. Wateree Baptist Church Sunday school at 10 a. m., J. E. Robinson, superintendent. Rev George Smith, of Greenville, will speak for 'he church Sunday morning. Ho is circulation manager of The Baptist Courier, and I am sure that he will have something worth while to say. bhe evening service will be announced later. ' .-r -? Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, August 2, A. Douglas Mc* Am. pastor. Church school for all - at 10 a.. m. Mornlnfl^wuflhlp ?nd sermon at 11:11. Every one ia invited to the services of this church. >i i??i r s i ^ ^ ' 'j" ? Four Bandits ltob Bank at Wards Ward, S, C., July 20.?Four marked whit? men, brandishing piBtols, ottered the Hunk of Ward here shortly afr tvr noon today and seized cash esti* mated at less than $J,000. 1 he bandits forced two employes and a customer of the bank into the vuult at, pistol point, raiiHacked the outer office and left without attempt' ing to force the time Jock of the inner vault, where most of the Institution's fuiMs were kept. Sheriffs of four surrounding counties and state highway patrbl officials at Columbia were notified Immediately and officers wero guarding all roads. E. Itoland Kidson, bank cashier, said there was less than $1,000 in the outer office and the loss probably could be determined by u checkup. Kidson, assistant cashier H, D. Hell and LeOn Cate, a customer, were the only persons in the bank when the bandits entered. Kidson said one man remained at the door and another in the lobby, while the other two searced the cash drawers. All were armed with pistols, he said. The cashier said he and his companions came out of the vault as soon as the bandits left and saw them get into a black (Plymouth) sedan parked a short distance up the street from the bank. He described one of the men as "heavy-set with a dark complexion," one as tall and dark and another as "slight of stature." He said the heavy-set man and one other wore overalls and the other two were dressed In "ordinary clothes." With the exception of a few curt orders to those in the bank. Kidson said, the bandits said little and lost no time In searching the cash drawers and departing. Cassatt Club Met The Cassatt Home Demonstration Club held Its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2l8t, at the home of Mrs. B. L. McNeely. The meeting was largely attended, having several visitors. Mrs. N. R. McCain, of Camden, the mother of the hostess, was with us. The meeting was called to order by the president. The devotional was conducted by Miss Ruby Gordon. The minutes were read and the roll was called , each member responding to the roll call by giving his vacation "hobby." After the business was disposed of Mrs. Ernest Zemp, who accompanied Miss Fewell, helped the club overcome the difficult parts of our National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." Then she favored us with a musical selection. Miss Fewell was then given charge of the meeting. She discussed* fully the "Fall and Winter Gardens." Each member was given a chart which would aid them in thdir choice of seeds and time for planting their fall and winter gardens. She checked to see how many were going to Clemson College and found that the club would be represented by several members. During the social hour each member enjoyed a flower contest which was sponsored by Miss Fewell. The prize was won by Mrs. J. L. Cooper and Ruby Gordon. The hostess, assisted by her daughter, Ix>ulse, served delicious ice cream and cake. Gates Hill Club Met The Gates Hill Home Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon, July 3. The president being absent, the meeting was called to order by the vice president, Mrs. B. F. Yarbrough. Devotional was read by Miss Elizabeth Brannon. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and called the roll. Each member, responded by naming the place where she would like to spend her vacation. * There were twelve members present and three visitors. At the close of the business session the meeting was turned over to Miss Fewell, our Home Agent. "Our Country" and "Carolina" were sung. A Canning Bulletin compiled by Mother Walker was given each member. Also some favorite relish recipes. Miss Fewell gave us some Interesting facts about her trip to Washington in June where she attended the third annual meeting of thn- Associated Country Women of the "World, .'the meeting adjourned to tdMt Again on the first Friday afternoon in!August. Grace Church 8ervices Services will be held in Grace Episj^nal chufch Sunday, August 2nd at 11 o'clock, conducted by G. F. Patton, of Wlnnsboro. The public is cordially invited to this service. w . r... m Kershaw School Plant Completed It will be gratifying news to all who reside within Kershaw/school uls- 1 trict No. 40, Hituuted in Kershaw end i Lancaster counties, tliut on lust Wed- > nasday, July 15, 1936, the government I offlcIalH in Columbia representing the Public Works Administration, the i architect who had the contrucj for I the erection of the new grammar school and gymnasium for Kershaw, i and the school officials of the district < met at the new building for the pur? i pose of conducting the. Anal ins per- i tlon Incident to the turning over the '] completed Job to the school officials, ' and with the exception of a few minor 'I details yet to be completed, everything was found to be satisfactory and the buildings accepted. Jj.1 It is a pleasure to The Era to say I that the superintendent In charge of I the work, J. W. Moore, of Greenville, 1 is thoroughly expert in his knowledge i of his work and the management of It from every angle of lt? detail. Of swift movement, keenly perceptive, i positive in speech and -manner without being brusk, always present and attentive at his duties during the hours of work, he kept the activities progressing orderly and with a regularity which eliminated slack motion and needless loss of time, which resulted in the erection of the two buildings in a satisfactory manner within a reasonable length of time. He is to be congratulated, as are also the capable workmen in each department who were efficiently responsive < to the leadership of their superintendent. All are deserving of commenda- FJ Hon for their part In the work?Ker- 1 shaw Era. Queen Mary Breaks Atlantic Record ; New York, July 27.?The Queen Mary rode into New York harbor to- 1 day with a new trans-Atlantic record. Britain's superliner wrested the I blue ribbon of the Atfanttc from the J French liner Normandie by comnlet- 1 lng the passage from Cherbourg breakwater to Ambrose Lightship in four , days, eight hours and 37 minutes. . This record, given as the official time by the Queen Mary's commander, Sir Edgar T. Britten, clipped three ' hours and five minutes from the rec-. 1 ord established last summer by the i Normandie on her maiden voyage. l Future Farmers To Go On Camp ' Camden high school future farmers making plans to go on a week's camp at Bluffton, 8. C. They are to leave about two p. m. August 9, , There are approximately forty boys planning to go, and each is to Turn- , ish grits, ham, rice, vegetables, chick- , ens, eggs, syrup, flour, etc., which , can be furnished easily on the farm. Also each boy carries bis sheets, ] blankets, towels, soap, etc., that he Is to use while on the camp. Arrangements are being made to , secure a bus for the boys to go In. The F. F. A. boys have asked the members of the American Legion ] Junior baseball team to go. There i are several F. F. A. members, who were members of ftie Legion Junior j team. They will assemble at the | school house at 2 p. m., August 9. , Dr. F. Ham Dead It was startling and sad news that" t reached Blshopvllle Tuesday morn- ' ing, that Dr. F. H. Ham had died at 1 his home near Hartsville. His death ' occurred Monday afternoon and waa ! sudden, following an acute heart attack. Dr. Ham had not enjoyed good health forborne time but his death , was not expected by his friends, j hence the news was startling to them. j The funeral services were held at j the home near Hartsville, at 4 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, followed by the Interment at Ellin cemetery. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Hattie Parrott, and one son, Tom H. Ham, Hartsville; one ] brother, Arthur Ham, Florence; and < the following sisters: Mrs. L. B. : O'Farrell, Florence; Mrs. FoHter , Lynch, Coward; Mrs. Frank Kelley, Olanta; Mrs. Jolly Lynch. Columbia; ^ Mrs. W. B. W. Courtney, Lake City. Dr. Ham began the practice of dentistry in Blshopvllle several years i ago, having his office in the Bishop- 1 ville National Bank building, and l moving to the . location formerly oc-' < cupled by the offices of Dt^ 8. B. Da- \ Bose. He waa of a quiet disposition < and had many friends who will miss t him from this as well as other com- I munttles.?Lee County Messenger. t IMjjjjjjjjjjjjtalllllS" ~ ' * ,'*5 ^I I , Pour-H Club Cirls Pay Visit (o Clemson The older Kershaw County J'our II ??ub girls returned from a three-day hurt course at Clemson and report " dtllKlutuI trip. The trip was mttde hy htia and the crowd went up by Newberry, <'liton und Laurens ami returned by Greenwood and Ilateaburg. '''our hundred and six cltib boys and girls were at this Clemaon ahort pburse?seven counties being represented. Eighteen club girla who had attained the standard of excellency rrom Kershaw county went. These were from the following clubs: Char lotto Thompson, Midway, Antloch, Thorn Hill and Malvern Hill. A delightful program especially featuring recreation And singing was engaged in. I)un I/ewis, stute club boys leader, assisted by Leon Clayton, had charge of the program Swimming, hiking, community singing, field and farm tours and pictures were In order. Mr. Mills, Clomson Professor, accompanied the boys and girls on a tour and explained the historical points of Interest such as Fort ltutlodge and Old Stone Church. It Is of interest to note that Mr. Mill's father was pastor of the Bethesda Presbyterian church in Camden for a number of years. Dr. Sherrlll, of the Clemson stuff, was on a chapel program and made an inspiring address on the "Every! Gdy Man. Miss Fewell, Kershaw I county home demonstration agent, I Bpoke on the "Qualities of an Ideal Four-H Club Member." Dr. Daniels, foremost speaker In the state, and' outstanding in the South, captivated! the group with his talk on "Joyful Life," telling of the keys that unlock this life. A visit through the poultry plant, daay barn, Calhoun Mansion, textile! and engineering buildings were greatly enjoyed as was the trip to the library and museum. Every minute of the trip was de-h lightfuliy enjoyed and a great deal of benefit derived by those who attend?lnb?th ,Jn the contacts and recreational advantages enjoyed. CENTRAL OF GEORGIA TRAINS COLLIDE HEAD-ON Ogeeche, Ga., July 23.?Two Centra! of Georgia passenger trains collided head-on near here today killing four trainmen and injuring seriously four others. t Fifteen of the passengers, numbering between 40 and 50, received slight ! injuries. -The others escaped with a shaking up. The engine crews of both trains were crushed to death. They were: Engineers R. F. Starr and Hamilton H. Hoops and Fireman Berry Johnson and Joe Wright..all of Savannah. Central of Georgia headquarters offices In Savannah said a misunderstanding in orders apparently had caused the wreck. The trains usually meet at Rocky Ford, four miles from Ogeechee, but No. l, bound from Savannah to Atlanta, was late and it was understood they were scheduled to meet here. Starr and Johnson were aboard No. 1 and Hoops and Wright were aboard No. 6, en route from Augusta to Sa- ' rannah. , The collision occurred on a swamp- ' land curve. Boilers of both locomotives were ripped open by the impact and let go with a terrific roar, hurling wreckage far into the swamp. 1 The engines, badly shattered, re- ! mained upright. Baggage cars of the trains left the rails. The one on No. 1 5 telescoped into the engine. The oaches stayed on the rails. I Spring Hill Couple Weds Miss Ruth Rogers and Herbert Boy- j <in, both of the Spring Hill section of l-ee county, were married Thursday ay John M. Smith, judge of the pro- 1 aate. ? , Mrs. Boykin is the daughter of Mr. 1 ind Mrs. M. P. Rogers. She received ier education from Central high 1 ?chool. Mr. Boykin is a son of Mr. ind Mrs. J. F. Boykin. Mr. and Mrs. Boykin will make their home in BishJpvillo where Mr. Boykin is employed it the A. C. L. freight office.?Bishop- 1 Hlle Messenger. i NOTICE TO EARMER8 * jJuly 31 is the last date for making application for the subsidy checks. We urge the farmers that haven't made their application to do so at >nce. - If you haven't sold all of your sotton you can make the application >n the part you have Bold. 8o far the farmers in this county have gotten $72,640.65 in subsidy checks.?W. C. McCarley, County Agent. - - ! . . j ! County Extension Program Planned Some of tho loading fannrrs in the county attended a uniting in th?* county ug? i?t'h office to help plan an extension prog rain for tin* Home and County Agent. A A. McKt'own and Minn JuunitA Neely, District agenth, were in charge of tile meeting. Mr. McKeown oxpiainod the purpose of the meeting and,then MI?h Neely told what an extension program won. The farmers then discussed the problems and needs of tlie county, It was the opinion of those present that our greatest problems were our poor soils, large tenant population, ami lack of growing sufficient food for the family and live stock. The committee decided that we would try to improve our hoIIh by growing more summer and winter Jegumes, by increasing our live stock try to practice a better system of rotation, They decided that more and better gardens should be grown not only for the laud holder but for all tenants on tlie farm, more corn and feed for livestock will be stressed. Km pint sis will be placed on marketing our produce, also the recreational side of rural life will receive considerable attention. hvery effort will be made to cooperate with the proper officials to see that rural electrification is stressed in the rural homes and all other conveniences that go to make the home a better place in which toMlvc.? W. (\ McCarley, County Agent. California Wife Murderer Convicted Los Angeles, July 25.?Doomed to die on the gallows for the death of the last of his Revon wives, Robert S. James sat in the "high powered tank" of the county jail today, shunned by ills fellow prisoners. Next Tuesday the red-haired barber with the pale face and inscrutable green eyes will be led before Superior Judge Charles Frlcke. A jury verdict of first^degree murder with no recommendation for leniency made it mandatory on the court to impose the maximum penalty. The end of a bizarre case that resembled a composite of a Poe horror tale and second-rate fiction came almost as an anti-clipiax. At 9:10 o'clock la^t:nigjrt-^he jury of 10 men and two women came into the court after deliberating slightly more than nine hours. The marrying barber, charged with executing a diabolical plot to kill his wife, Mary, by rattlesnake venom and drowning to collect her life insurance, appeared calm. He was calm throughout the trial? the 38-year-old man whom the defense pictured as a neurotic, highly emotional person who "had a way with women." First Cotton Bale Goes To Campaign Donaldsonville, Ga., July 22.?Proceeds of the first bale of the 1936 cotton crop ginned in Georgia will be donated to President Roosevelt's campaign fund. The bale, grown by B. B Clark, who Joined other Seminole county citizens in donating the bale, was on its way to Atlanta today to be sold. . Seminole county attracted national attention last spring when It balloted five to one in favor of President Roosevelt against Governor Eugene Talmadge. in an unofficial preference primary. Highway Department Buys Tractor? A contract for the purchase of 16 Caterpillar tractors has been awarded by the state highway department lo the Jeff Hunt Road Machinery company, of Columbia, low bidder at an equipmnt letting July 2. The Hunt company's bid on the 16 tractors was S26.357.28. The tractors will be used In highway maintenance work, four of them being delivered Jo maintenance headquarters at Orangeburg, four to Columbia, four to Greenville and four to Florence. Revival At Tlmrod Baptist Church Beginning the first Sunday In August, there will be a week's meeting conducted at Titorod Baptist church. The services will begin at 8 o'clock Sunday evening as stated by the chd^b. Rev. B. J. Mclver, of Camden, do the preaching, The public is lnvite^o attend the meet Ings.?B. J. Mclvdr, pastor. $ * i * ' * * - Tropical Storm Off The Florida Coast Jacksonville, Fla., July 30.? '1 ho weather bureau predicted in its 10 a. in., advisory dint a tropical storm moving across tho (lulf of Mexico would strike the northwest Florida * coast during tho middle or latter part of the day with winds of "probable hurricane intensity." The center of the disturbance at S a. in, was reported about NO miles south of Apaluchicolu. The storm area then was moving at o speed somewhat less than the 12 to to miles an hour calculated last night. Forecast oxh believed the disturbance would strike the const somewhat between Apuiuchlcola and Ponsaccia. ivnsacolu ts near the Alabama line. Persons in low places were cautioni ''d against rising tides, which already were advancing this morning. West Florida Communities battened down to withstand the blow. Winds of 40 miles an hour were reported about 0 a. m? at Apalachlcola. Hurricane warnings flew over a wider area as the weather bureau extended them from Cedar Key to Pensacola. Storm warnings were ordered from north of Tarpon Springs to the mouth of the Mississippi river. All along the danger /.one small boats were moved to sheltered spots, docks were clear of gear and in the few towns In the area swinging signs were taken down and some windows boarded. Southern Georgia was tohl to expect rain and possibly galea when the disturbed mnsa of air moved inland. Grady Norton, meteorlogist in tho weather bureau's storm warning service. said the disturbance will probably lose its force rapidly as it passes over land. From present indications It will become a rain and squall area. He saw a possibility that the di ought still persisting in some parts of northern Georgia and South Carolina might be ended when the dying storm swings over these sectors. It was the second attack by the storm on Florida's coastline. Tuesday night It crossed the extreme southern tip of Florida without causing damage.. At that time its maximum winds wore only about 60 M P H. Floods resulted in Everglades City and nearby sections when the disturbance poured heavy raj^i upon the area and broughtMhigh tides In passing. Once In the Gulf of, Mexico it gneerated new force, reaching hurricane intensity, and curved slowly toward the north. One death Resulted directly from the storm and another indirectly, A negro deckhand was lost when a boat overturned at Hibiscus island, near Miami. A lineman preparing for the storm in Miami was burned to depth as. two high tension wires were touched. Baptist Church 8ervices The following services are announced at the First Baptist church for Ihe month of August: Sunday school every Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock, W. G. Wllsgn^.Tr., superintendent In charge. Public worship each Sunday morning at 11:15. The pastor has been fortunate In securing splendid supplies. The following visiting speakers will have charge throughout the month: First 8unday, Rev. J. T. Llttlejohn, of Mshopvllle; second Pun-' day, Dr. J. Rion McKissick, President University of South Carolina; third Sunday, Dr. W. H. Morgan of Coker College; fourth Sunday, Rev. L. K. Slmpspp, of Siinpsonville, and on tho fifth Sunday Rev. James P. Wesberry, of Ramberg. You will miss something if you fail to hear either of our visiting speakers. Sunday evening, services and midweek prayer services will be called off during the vacation month. The public is cordially Invited to attend all these services.?J. B. Caston, pastor. Revival at Bethany Baptist Church There will be a series of revival services at Bethany (WestvlUe) beginning Sunday, August 2nd, at 8:15 p. m. and continuing throughout the week, services being at 11 a. m. and 8,: 15 p. m. Rev, D. M. Rivers, of Lancaster, will bring the messages. The public is cordially invited to worship with us. ? J. D. Gulledge, Taator. Convention To Meet The Kershaw County Singing Convention meets at Oak Ridge Baptist , church on Sunday afternoon, August i 2nd at 2: SO o'clock. All singers Uf cordially invited to attend.?L. *. Beker, president. ? .