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, joje Camden Chronicle "* "^ ' I3' 1937 NUMBER 22 Survey Being Made For Motor Freight i i?speclally prepared for The Camden Chronicle) 1 To Kaln information which will enible engineers to plan and build bet* \ gnd more substantial roada in the future, the statewide Highway Plans'lljjg Survey, in conjunction with the ' gt?te Highway Department and the federal Hureau of Public Roads, is conducting on extensive study of all reblclee carrying freight over the highways : South Carolina is one of 44 states which are making such studies. The itudy i? made by one night party and ' three day parties, one of which is to be located on United States Route 621 lt Its Junction with State Highway jjo. 97, approximately two miles north of Camden, Thursday, August 12, from 6 a. m. to 2 p. ra. The party, under the direction of C. G. Wyrnan, party chief, stops all freight-carrying vehicles, whether they are light delivery trucks or large transport trucks or buses. The party recorders find out from each driver the origin and destination of the truck, the manufacturer's rated capacity, the general nature of the load, and whether the vehicle is owned by an individual or company. The trucks are weighed by means of a portable "Doadometer" scale, which weighs one wheel of the truck at the time. For example, if a front weighs 1,000 pounds and a back wheel weighs 1,750 pounds, the weight of the two wheels would be added together and multiplied by two to get the total weight of the truck, or 5,500 pounds. This Is the seventh time trucks have been weighed at this station since the study began last February. They will be weighed here every 26 days from now until next February, either from 6 a .m. to 2 p. m., or 2 p. m. to 10 p. m. The night party works here from 10 p. m. to 6 a. m'., teven times during the year. With the results from these studies, the Highway Planning Survey can make recommendations for roads that will be adaptable to the freight traf-1 fic that goes over them. Annual Report Of County's Schools The annual report of Kershaw county to the State Department of Education shows that ?863 white children were enrolled in the Kershaw county schools during the year 1936-1937, *ith an average attendance of 3,126. There were 4,819 negro children enrolled with an average attendance of M7i. ~ * The assessed valuation of the county is $6,716,853jOO with a county-wide levy of 5 1-2 mills for school purposes. The treasurer's report shows that 8112 per cent of the taxes for 19361937 were collected. The total amount of state aid received for teacher's salary was $80,'11.00. This includes aid for home economics, agriculture and shop work. $ ,336.00 web received from the state for transportation. The total value ?f all school property for wjiites was *829.400, and negroes $150,285. The completion of the two plants in the Clt>' of Camden under P. W. A. and vera l small buildings throughout foe county under the direction of W D " A. has been the means of af?rding excellent school facilities in "early every section of the county. ? compiiance with a recent act of 1 e gftit raj assembly, an attendance tocher has been appointed for every COUnt> in the state. This compulsory "foendance law requires that all chil,fen from the ages of 6 to 16 must "fend school. . H. McDaniel, of Bethune, has 11 ?Ppointed by the board of eduj*U?n to serve in Kershaw county, ^r. McDaniel is a graduate of Erskipq *8e, and for seven years has been Reeled with the public Schools of une. He will begin hi? duties 0{ l?mber l, and a complete survey Hide' 3Cho?l8 *n Ike county will be il ? ?N ( to c a'Ul ^r8- McDan,el 'wil1 move amden and occupy the Hay cot*e on Pair street. * p,rst Baptist Church 8ervioes ^ ?nday school will be held at 10 with w. O. Wilson, Jr.; In \ tor In the absence of the pae- | Cok.r Mor*aa. president of i it i,.??nec* HarUnrilJe,,yrfll preach 1 ft ' the morals* aerrioe. , WU1 ?o services at sight j r . Burglar (Jets Away With Car, Cigarettes Officer* of thiH city und tho sluts are hunting for J. V. Baer, 26, whoso hnger prints correspond to those found by the authorities at the Thomas and Howard wholesule warehouse In this city following u robbery sometime Saturday night In which some ten cases of cigarettes were taken. The lost was estimated to be between 1700 and $1,000, After the alleged robbery of the warehouse, Baer made hlB escape in a Ford car, the property of Morris H. Myers, of the Speaks Motor company, which had been left parked In frout of the Myers apartment In the K. P. Truesdale home on north Broad street. Entrance to the warehouse was accomplished through a skylight in the roof. In reconstructing the robbery the police believe that Baer, who it Is alleged robbed the same firm several years ago of the same kind of merchandise, stole tho Myers car, drove to a point near the warehouse, and after getting the loot, packed it in the car and drove away. A front door of the warehouse had been forced to permit the removal of the stolen merchandise. Lieutenant Leo Jenkins of the state police came to Camden when informed of the burglary and secured finger prints which when compared with those on file at the state penitentiary were found to be those of Baer, who had just been released August 1, after serving a term tdr larceny. It is said that Baer has been in the state prison numerous occasions on similar charges. The cigarettes that were taken were of the popular brands such as? Chesterfield^ Camels and Lucky Strikes. Pac .of the cheaper brands were not/molestedf The Ford car that was stolen is described as being a two door wire wheel 1932 model painted a maroon color. The motor number Is 290959 and the state license number Is C-8^879. When packing the cases of cigarettes In the car, the robber removed the rear seat, which was found lying nearby to where the car had been parked. Baer s home Is said to be near Hartsvllle or Darlington. He Is described as being between 25 and 30 years of age. His last prison sentence resulted from a robbery Job at Bennettsville. He escaped from the Marlboro county Jail but was recaptured. > Georgians Cross Knives On Stew Statesboro, Ga., Aug. 6.?A South Georgia-Judge and a lawyer sharpened their knives today and agreed to settle over blackened pots next Tuesday the; Ogeechee river mulldown cooking championship. The knives will not be used on the contestants. A shot at the Kershaw county (S. C.) title holder is the promised prize for the winner. Mulldown, In case you haven't heard, is fish chowder In the better dining rooms and Just plain catfish stew at the river front cafes. The agreement to square off at Sam J. Franklin's Magnolia lodge came aftter weeks of argument between Judge P..H. Preston and Leon S. Tomllnson. Both contended their culinary pow-> era over a pot of mulldown gave them rightful claim to the mythical title. As the discussion grew wanner both participants received letters from W. , L. DePass, Jr.* president of the Kor- j shaw county . chapter of tho South , Carolina Fish and Game association, , suggesting an Interstate content would } be In order after the championship , is decided. 8inglng Convention ( The Lee County Singing Convention 1 will meet In its 149th session on Sun- 1 day, August 15, at 2:30 p. m., with ' Wayside Baptist church, located five 1 miles east of Bishopvllle, 1 3-4 miles J off U. S. highway No. 16, on-the CCC 1 camp road. A special invitation to 1 all singers an<^ a warm welcome to * all,?L. A. Moore, president. ?,? I ALL GAME8 CANCELLED | All games In the Twilight softball '< league, scheduled to have been played j Wednesday afternoon, were called off by -the Bureau of Recreation bat of 1 respect for the memory Of the lata Dr. W. R .Clybnrn. Two sons of the < late doctor art affiliated with the i rwilight league as members of the . , ] Beloved Physician i Dies Very Suddenly | Dr. VYIUlum Kit-hard Clyburn, beloved physician and surgeon, wlio had practiced his profession for aI round forty-eiKht years in this city and county, died suddenly Tuesday about midnight. l)r. Clyburu had been in ill health for a couple of yearH and had practically retired from active practice?except at his home and the Camden hospital where he had been administering anaesthetics for many years. Doctor William Richard Clyburn He had recently returned from a stay at the seashore with members of his family and wus feeling well. He was stricken suddenly while visiting a relative. Telephones In the early morning hours of Wednesday brought the news of his death to Camden people, who relayed it to Che rural sections, which brought sadness to a county-wide circle of friends and admirers. Dr. Clyburn was born at the family homestead near Westville on Deo ember 8, 1868, the son of the late Captain L. L. and Mary J. Clyburn. After graduating from the University of South Carolina he attended the Medical College of the University of Maryland. After graduating he pracj ticed his profession at Westville for a number of years. In 1896 he was married to Miss Emily Truesdale, which united two of the most prominent and Influential families in the county. To this union was born two children?Lewis L?e Clyburn and William R. Clyburn, Junior, who, together with a grandson, Blllie Clyburn, survive. Surviving also are two brothers, L. C. Clyburn, of Westville, member of the house of representatives, and T. B. Clyburn, of Camden. There are numerous other relatives. The first fifteen years of his profession was served at Westville. Later, he came to Camden, where his unusual personality, created a large practice in the "horse and buggy" days. He wore out many a buggy and many horse succumbed to the all-hour-of-night calls for the alleviation of suffering humanity before the modern transportation by way of the automobile. He was an old-time family doctor ?who responded to every call?white or black many a time?with no hope of reward?other than duty well done. It has been known of him to buy for, and carry, necessary drugs?and in many instances where it was a poor family?he would carry groceries to sustain the family. Dr. Clyburn was a member of the First Baptist church of Camden, and It is a doubted question as to whether any other member has contributed more to its cause. Nearly all of his spare time from his practice was spent in furthering the cause of his religious faith. He was a member of the senior board of deacons. Dr. Clyburn was also prominent in Masonic circles?being a member of all Masonic bodies of Camden?being x Shrlner, a Knights Templar and at ane time served as worshipful master 5f Kershaw Lodge No. 29. He was i member of the Kershaw County Medical Association and although, aever getting into the limelight, his tvlse counsel was sought on maiiy occasions. His funeral services were, held at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the church he loved so well, conductMi by his pastor, Rev. J. B. Caston, and the Interment was in the family plot In the Quaker cemetery. 8erving as active pallbearers ware oorge ^ Creed, J. H. Osborne, W. Robin Zemp, W. Nettles, JRr., A. C. D~%?r. J. a McLood, M Bornch, of . > * V ; 'V* . I V O - ? t HI V *. M .1 i 4. 5* * til S; EE * . Cheraw Men to Erect1 Veneer Plant Here Work on the construction of buildings for a veneer plant was started Wednesday morning by local contractors, the plarft, which will be one of the largest In this part of the stute, being located west of the Seaboard Air Line Hallway freight depot and adjoining the old Camden ball park. The plant is being built by J. E. Poe and J. F. McLeod, Cheraw business men, who will personally supervise its operation. in a long-distance telephone conversation with F. H. Heath, secretary of the Camden Chamber of Commerce, ! Mr. Poe stated that he hoped to have the plant In operation in September. All the machinery has been ordered and will arrive In Camden within a few weekH. The main structure of the plant will be approximately 140 feet long by 80 feet wide. In addition there | will be two smaller buildings constructed. Mr. Poe stated that he could not say at the time Just how many workers would be employed ut the plant. | Mrs. Stewart Dead Mrs. Mattie Stewart, wife of J. C. Stewart, died at the Camden hospital Sunday night after an illness of several months. She was 87 years of age and was born In West Wateree. Surviving relatives are her huHband, one daughter, Mrs. D. M. Hlnson, of Columbia, three brothers, Newton Kelley and Will Kelly, of LugofT, and Carl Kelley, of Camden. Funeral services were held from Pine Grove Baptist church in West Wateree Monday afternoon, conducted by Kev. Mr. Barfleld. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery. CAMDEN PARTY 8EEING EUROPE IN INTERESTING MOTOR TRIP 1 he Chronicle is in receipt of a post card mailed from Chatteau-Thierry, from Jack Whitaker, Jr., showing an imposing marble memorial ,'to American soldiers who helped stem the tide of the German invasion of French territory. Press dispatches of that time state that the Germans used sawed-ofT Bhotguns, but whether that was true or not has never been authentically stated. Anyway an authority gives the following descHpc tlon of Chatteau-Thierry and the part the soldiers of Uncle Sam played in stopping .the Germans: Chateau-Thierry, France, town on the right bank o( the Marne, 59 miles northeast of Paris. Its old castle of Thierry dates back to 730. It has a large _wine trade and manufactures musical instruments and woolen yarn. In the Franco-Prussian was it was occupied by the Germans. It became famous in the World war as the place where the thrust of the Crowni Princes army toward Paris was stayed. The achievements of American troops in throwing back the crack divisions of the German army at this point?once in June, 1918, and again on the 15th day of July of the same year?have added immortal lustre to American arms. Three days after this last check, Foch made the tremendous counterattack near Chateau-Thierry that rolled back the enemy in confusion and spelled the doom of the Central Powers." Camden, and T. y. Walsh, Jr., of Sumter. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Kershaw County Medical AssociaMon?TW?r>>-o TP1 7 i-?,, ? " ? ? * luvmaiMo, 1 t arl A. West, J. W. Brunson, John W. Corbett, W. D. Grigsb* George S. Rhame, Andrew B. Whitaker, J. H. Stokes, S. J. Blackmon, W. B. Turner, J- M. Brewer, and the senior board of deacons of the Baptist church?R. L. McCaskill, John T. Nettles, C. O. Stogner, C. H. Fouts, T. C, Gladden. G. S. King, W. Q. Wilson, Sr., E. B. Mobley, Dr. S. F. Brasington,' R.. B. Pitts, Dr. D. C. Hinson, N. M. Billings, L. P. Tobln and J. E. Ross. As a tribute of respect to one who had spent most of his life In a worthy cause, Mayor J. H. Osborne requested that the business houses of Camden be closed during the funeral hour and all obeyed the request. Thus ended a life that had been spent in the service of his community and for the betterment of mankind. The body of G148ys Witt, stewardess of the alrlinhr that crashed high J" *5? Waaatch mountains of Utah wh.fr *n,i.fpck* to mountains where the airliner fell. to* *<* v - A - * v Nutrition Camp To Be Held Again The Kershaw County Nutrition camp 1? to bo hold at the 4-H Club camp at Luke Shumokin AuguBt 16 to 28 iueluHlve. Over 100 underprivileged boya and girls from 10 to 12 yours of age will enjoy this twelve day outing. The camp this year will be In charge of the Reverend and Mrs. C. L. Hardwick, of Lugoff. The counselors who will assist iu the camp activities are Carlyle Hutchinson and Paul JHrocklngton, of Florence; Roberta Hardwick, of Conway; and Bill Rhame, Alvin Bunders, Caroline Nelson, Paulotto West, Virginia DeLoaehe and Virginia llaile, of Camden. I The activities of the camp will feature sports, g^mes, hiking, swimming, group and folk games, softbull, hygiene, nature study, weaving, bird lore and bird houses, drawing, clay modeling, and the like. There will also be camp lire proI grams, religious meetings and services. Begun four years ugo by the Reverend F. H. Craighill, Jr., who Is now locuted at St. Bartholomews church lu New York city, this camp bus developed Into an event which Is looked forward to the year round by children throughout Kershaw county. Each I year approximately 100 of them are 'carried to Lake Shamokln, amply fed and entertained, and taught health habits. While there, they are given expert medical attention. In previous yearB, gains in weight have been phenomenal. A "follow-up" service Is carried on throughout the year to see, If possible, that each child does not lose throughout the year what he or she has gained during the two weeks at camp. CAMDEN TOURI8T8 8EEINQ SOUTH AMERICA BY PLANE A friend of The Chronicle handed us a news story from' "The Standard," an English newspaper published in Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic, of July 17, which carries the following of local interest as well as to the friends of Mrs. Qrah&m and Bons, who reside in other places: "Among the tourists who arrived in the capital yesterday were Duncan Edwards, Mrs. L. Qraham, his mother Tm'cl L. Graham, Jr. "The visitors who traveled from Camden, South Carolina, had the unusual experience of taking off on a Panagra plane at Santiago de Chile on Tuesday morning and had barely been In the air thirty minutes before the pilot decided to return to the base. "The decision was taken on account of a heav^ mist hanging over the Andes and in accordance with the policy of the company not to subject passengers to any risks. In course of conversation with a Standard reporter Mr. Edwards, said that in any case, had they flown over In the mist, the beauties of the voyage would surely have been missed, so that, as far as he was concerned the loss of time was nothing as compared with the scenic grandeur of the flight. "The party intend to stay in the I capital about a fortnight before leaving for Rio de Janeiro by the Northern Prince. "A report Issued by the Meteorological Department states that rain fell lightly In the Province of Buenos Aires during Thursday night and yesterday, and also in some districts of the Provinces of Entre Rlos, Santa Fe, Corrlentes and the Pampa. "Heavier rainfall and snow are reported from the Andes mountains the Province of Mendoza and Patagonta, especially In the latter zone where the fall of snow is stated to be particularly heavy. "The unsettled weathdr conditions are expected to continue locally with a slight Increase In temperature, j "The Pacific Railway has announced that owing, to the heavy snow (Storms in the Andes chain, the communications have had to be suspended until further notice." RUNAWAY BOY FOUND HERE Joseph-Letblce, age 15, and whose home Is at East Cambridge, Mass., applied to local police for shelter Tuesday and said he had run away from home several weeks ago. Expressing af desire to return, he ashed the polioe to wire his parent#. Chiel Cooley sent the wire Tuesday noox and expected to hear , from the Bast Cambridge police without delay. ft - McCorkle To Make Race For Mayor Frauds Nolan McCorkle will bo u candidate for mayor of the city of Camden In tho next municipal election to bo hold in March 11138, according to a atatoinout given out by him Tuesday. Mr. McCorkle cuino to Camden about twenty yoara ago um agent for the Hallway Express Company, which position he bus held ever tdnce. He la a native of Atbeus, Ceorgiu, and has been a member of oity council and police commissioner for tho past four ycara. He la a member of the Muaonic bodlea and baa alwaya been active In civic ^d religlouu life of the city. la an elder In the Presbyterian church and for thp puat several yeara superintendent of the Sunday school. He hua made many friends wince coming to Camden. He ways he has made a careful study of the bualneaw needs of Camden for the pubt several yearn and believes that 'what Camden needs primarily Is more yeur round Industrial payrolls to stimulate business, especially during tho summer months. If elected he says he will make every possible effort to make Camden n cleaner, more beautiful and better place In which to live, 8ome of tho things he proposes to do for Camden, in cooperation with other members of tho council will be: *luke every possible effort to get desirable new Industries * to locate their plants in Camden In order to develop more woekly and monthly payrolls. As an inducement, give such new industries not less Ihun five years free taxes, depending on sire of industry. Make water and light facilities available and cooperate with them In securing sites at reasonable cost. "Improve sanitary conditions of the city. Eliminate as far as practical all open ditches, that, oh advice of the physicians of the city, are a health hazard and that unnecessarily mar the beauty of the city. "Operate the city as economically as possible consistent with good management and keep the city on sound financial basis at all Umea. "Cooperate with every organization interested in preserving the natural beauty of our streets, parks and other public places. "Make Camden as attractive as possible for our winter residents and offer every reasonable inducement to our Northern friends to make Camden their winter home. This to be worked out in cooperation with the Camden and Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce. "Make Camdeh a larger trading center by giving every reasonable conisderatlon to the farmer and poople living outside the city. Provide place for exchange of farm products and free parking space fcr farmer's trucks. "Inform the. public about tho affairs of the city by publishing an annual statement of the financial condition "* of the city. Also, publish annual statement showing operations of the Water and Liaht Department. "Reduction of water and light rates of not less than 10 per cent If financial condition of the city will permit without additional tax levy. "Keep the tax levy as low as the obligations of the city will permit "Endeavor to develop recreational facilities for the young poople. Municipal ball park. "With the cooperation of city counell, will try to manage the city government to the best advantage of the people, and without dictation from any outside individual or faction." THE LEES HAVE COMPLETE CUSTODY OF HILTON BOY B. M. Lee, of Fort Mill township, arid the- young Hilton boy were in Yorkvllle, at the week end, both frankly and emphatically happy. Mr. Leo was long ago awarded the custody of young Richmond Hilton during the month of July, the mother being given the boy the rest of the time.v When July arrived, the boy's mother was discovered In West Virginia, separated from her husband and under circumstances that obtained from her a writing relinquishing all claim to ihe custody of the boy. The other day, Judge Dennis, at ^ Darlington, where the boy Is a ward of tho court, made an order giving the Lees the boy all the time, subject to a hearing to be held in about a week on another angle of the case. Some relatives of the boy in Lancaster county, intervened in the LeeHertford suit before Judge Dennis,asking for the boy for themselves, i The court set that matter for * hear- ' i lb*, and meanwhile keeps the boyv in - the Lee family.?Yorkvllle Enquirer. ^ * 4 , The 160 anniversary of the birthI Si7 ??* vth? fe?er,a constitution will he celebrated throughout the country t on September 17. On thT<?S2l? i President Roosevelt vlll make an out* t *?* to P*btoe of tho doeu