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f The Camden Chronicle BmS^^8??^? qWBteBBjgggl nil 'I' ' . 1 i--'.- _ j i ,.i . . K SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, lft37 . NUMBER 40 Goodfellows Club Gets Under Way (By Frank H. Heath) Hello folks! speaking to you from nation "Goodwill/ and 1 aip going to for my subject today the Quesof the Camden Goodfellowa Club. A, you know, for aome live yeara v more tbat estimable and philanthropic citizen. Warren H. Harris, m given of time and money to farther the Cbrlstmaa Goodfellow Idea. gr. Harris baa been In poor health for some time and this ear b? can. lot give the program toe attention he desires, ho the program ha* been turu id over to Mra. Margaret O. Mayfield, whose charitable work has been outstanding to Oetndsn for^mauy jrears. Mrs .Miyflsld trill secure willing workers to aid her In carrying out her program and we venture to predict that the GoodfellowS club of 1917 u going to be one of Uie most successful to the history of the prganlMtlnn ' ' ' ' . ? "? 'v ' : i am Urging every vltfhe&rteb man tad woman df Camden to Join to making the 1988 movement a success tg testimonial to the splendid man who in years past has done so much for the cause?Mr. Harris. I suggest that this program be designated as the Harris Goodfellow club. What Is the Goodfellow club Idea? A lot of people may ask that. So let me explain. A club membership costs you just one dollar. If we fet two or three hundred members?and we should do It?It will mean a fund snfficient to bring Christmas Joy and gladness Into many homes that othervise would be barren of any of the happiness that la associated with the Tuletlde. _ v - ? Up North I worked on a similar program which was known as "Santa Pals" and "Big Brothers." Many of would sponsor an entire family, jolng there on Christmas eve with a fayly decorated tree and gifts of food and toyb, the latter for the little tots, who otherwise would have looked In vain for. Santa Claus. , So folks, let's all join together, betottib?members?of the Goodfellows club, and provide Christmas dheer for evefy home in Camden. It will only cost you "one dollar to become a full-fledged member of the, Goodfel- , low group and enable you to pat yourself on the back Christmas morning and say "Well, I helped to make the day happy for some family." In my newspaper work I have gazed intd homes that on Christmas! morning/found tear-stained faces gazing out of windows in the hopes that a big sled -with -reindeers might chance by and stop. To anyone who has not peered into the misery of the 'tome that Banfcf Glaus torgot H IB difficult to paint the picture that is offered. Little* tots, clad In thin shoes, many without stockings, clothing so thin it does not offer, protection against the _cold. but Jittle tots peering Into, the mysteries of toyland as revealed in the store windows. Little jninds niWp 1 tally hoping for this box of blocks, or that sled, or perhaps Ha warm dress or pair of shoes. Little tola who have ; heard of that wonderful character named Santa Claus and who fondly hope he will stop at their home. Little tots who cannot understand why Santa did not come.*" ; < ' , / _ . [ How can one explain why Santa Claus did not come to that particular < home when he did visit other places 1 and left lovely gifts. Hpnest folks, j many the time that I had a lump in hy throat as I gazed at these poor ' little tots who had been so cruelly { toappointed by ?anta Claus.' Do we want ljttle folks in Camden i flaappointed! ? Certainly not. /.As a . iwtimonial to Mr. Harris, who. has heen a Santa Claps to Cam4SJtu>for ; tetrs, let ua rally tor Uin. aupM* SM the Good Fellows club. ; Send or bring your dollar* to The ^fonicle office, tothe Chamber of^kmmerce or to Mrs. Maylloid. Let's j *ke Christmas 1987 the happiest ( most glorious in the history of 1 Camden. l*t us provide that when liUle i ^len awakens Christmas morning, J ?anta Claus will have been at her ^ k>me and left her &?lft. Let us help , I Provide the famines with 1 the day may be one of happiness 1 PjM enjoyment, so tbat .when -Gamden , tolas down Christmas night, wq can ( ^ "Pod's in His Heaven,/ All's right t ph the World." j K* very liberal response has already 1 Ej? rece|v ed by the soliciting com- 1 ft?*? ^hose who have given their f F"** to join are: C. C. Whltaksf, 1 K1- Mortimer Mailer, Lsl Blakeney, ( fc^liadyy, Frank Courses MIm j Two Robberies Take Place in One Night Police are investigating two robberies which foccurred ut an early hour Wednesday morning and Involved the City Laundry and Camden Dry deanery and the LangSton Motor company. Kntrance to the laundry wus obtained through a rear window and loot taken consisted of suits, ooats, trousers, women's gowns and dresses. Tue exact loss cannot be determined until after a check has been made with customers. At the Langston Motor company garage, entrance was made through a skylight. A double door at tha rear was opened and a wrecker backed put, after which a new Chevrolet touring sedan, belonging to Miss Beda Borutorn, of New York City, was stolen. . Report of the Gins Tb*>r? w?p* 14 473 bales of eetiei ginned In Kershaw county prior to December 1, 1937, as compared with 16,172 baies ginned prior to Decernber 1, 1936, according to Or" tt. S. Pool, spebial agent, department of commerce, bureau of, the census. Charles DuBose Loses Car Charles DuBose, one of the stars of the Camden Ramblers, crack polo team, had his coach stolen from in front of his- office In tjie Crocker building, Monday: No traced of the car has been found. Baptist Churoh Services - The following services are announced for week beginning December 19, at the First Baptist church: flunday school at .10. o'clock with V. J. Rector, superintendent, in charge. Publi9 worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston, at 11*: 15 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject: "The Power of Love." Evening subject: Why Men Reject God." B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening 6:30. Prtiyer meetng Wednesday evening at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to attend all services of this church. 7> ' ] ') ? ? ! li." . if . ?<... . 0 Delegation To Meet The Kershaw county delegation will meet Tuesday, December 21, at the Court House at 10 a. m. The purpose of the meeting is for working on the supply bill for the year 1938t- All county officials are asked to appear at this time and furnish written requests for needs of their office for the year.?S. F. Bransington, Senator. Began His Career On Camden Fields Camden fans were saddened to learn of the death of John C. "Rube" Benton, professional baseball pitcher, Who for. years, did his stuff on lhe mound for Camden fans. . He met death in- an automobile wreck in Alabama this week. Benton was a native of Clinton, but he frequently pitched in Camden. In .1910 he entered professional baseball with the Macon, Georgia, club. HIb first year he was sold to the Cincjv Reds for $3,600, was farmed to the Chattanooga team. Later he pitched for llfty St. Paul team of the American association and eventually became a member of the New York Glant8> He went back ,to Cincinnati and then to Minneapolis where he remained until his retirement three years ago. Attended Inspect In Columbia Coroner R. T. Goodale was in Columbia Wednesday night In attendance at the inquest of the death of Captain Olln Sanders. Coroner Goodlie was asked hy Coroner John R. Sargeant, of Richland county, to sitin at the inquest. - T. B. Bruce, W. Redfearn, Charlie DeLoache, J. D. Zemp, T. C. Gladden, W. Sheorn ft Son, J G. Richards, Jr., L. ciyburn, Basil Bruce, Jack Whitaker, Henry Savage, Jr., W. R. Zemp, M. B. Williams, H. G. Carrlson. Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. McDowell, W. D. Barrett, Cash, L. P. Tobin, Gus Beleos, Chris Beleos, G. F. Cooley.W. L. DePass, Dave Klrschner, W. J. Mayfleld, John K. deLoach,, Mrs. 1 W. L Wright. A. 8. Karesh, C. J. , Shannon, Jr.f Mrs. Samuel JJRliflselL Reed Sarratt, OT M. 8oott, W. ^W. Bates, Laurie Campbell., Fred Of- , >urn, Perry Langston, Ciyburn Perry, . 3. C. Rush. J. H. McLeod. J. H. Cly- ' iurn, Mrs. J. H. Ciyburn, B. E. Sparrow, Mrs. B. W. Getty*, C. J. Out- 1 law, W. C. McCarley, George Oris- . irold, W. C. Salmond, Percy Mays, . Hfughey Tindal, Oscar Smyrl, sSI C. 1 7tyburrr, JSmmle McLauchlln, Henry 1 3. Nttes, dfcah, R. M. Kennedy, Frank Jtrreton, Henry Elchel, Dr. J. W. Branson Judy Rice, Shannon Realty, dr. and Mrs. J B. Zemp. Mr. and Mrs. < y. L. Goodale, E. C. Rhame, C. H. 1 fates, Jr., George Comal. A. Sheheeb , Jrocery, C. W. Birch more, W. P. Net- . lea, W.F. Nettles, Jr.. Bob McCgf- 1 mil,-. Water and Light ' Department. < 9. C. Zemp/ Wooten- G. H. 1 Baum, T>. H., Baum, IL O. Wilson, If. H. dayman, H. U Schlosburg^Carl Icblosbnrg, EUhu Sohlosburg, Lewis 1 x>mansky, M. K. Coffee Shop, R. L. 1 las ton, OusMtchltoe, P. D. Goodale. , torSt Sr., DtA?rJfSrom'QH^l ] May, Miss ft. Hlmcbman. < S3T; icSDA PRESB' rrERiAN CHURCH ~ Bethesda Church Services Sunday Services in historic Bethesda Presterian cftilrch will be resumed Sunday, December 19. The church, built iu 1820, has been closed since April, while extensive renovating and restoration work has been carried on. Bethesda church was designed by the famous architect Robert Mills, who also supervised the construction work. It is one of the most uniquo religious edifices in the country in that the Bteeple is located at the rear of the building. There are five porches at the rear. * Originally the church had high bpxed pews with doors. The pulpit was elevated and was reached by a jvinding spiral staircase. In 1890 the congregation inaugurated a program which so modernized the church that it lost Its quaintness. . A year ago, thirty-six years after the building had been modernized, the congregation?decided?to make?a change, this time to restore the church to its original ? quaintness and design. The result is the church as it stands today. Since April the work of restoration has progressed. Box pewa with doorB are baok. Artificial illumination is provided .in replicas of the old lamps.' Today the church is reminiscent of the edifice that prevailed back in the early days of the last ibbntury. The work of restoration has followed as closely as possible recorded data. The very quaintness "of the' structure, both" inside and out, will prove a big drawing card for the interest of visitors who delight in the charm of the early period architecture. The Presbyterian church in Camden had its start in 1774 when devotional services were held at Intervals in a meeting house that stood at the end of Church street, near to the Quaker cemetery and adjoining the breastworks of what was known as Fort Itawdon, a British stronghold during the war of the revolution. In 1805 the congregation was organized' and regular services were, in vogue. In 1820 the construction of the present church was started and a Short time later it was occupied, Services Sunday will be at 11:16 in the morning, with the, pastor, Rev. A. Douglas McArn, in charge. A general weloome IS extended to the public. New Officers Named For Local Chamber Moultrie B. Burns was elected president of the Camden 'and Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce at the first meeting of the 1938 board of director^ Tuesday evening, December M..- WHltftm L. Goodale, vice president; Basil Bruce, treasurer, and Frank H. Heath, executive secretary. The new board of directors Include Moultrie B. Burns, Basil Bruce, Will Goodale, Gus Beleos, Dr. George Rhame, C. Grainger Kornegay, Dewey Creed, Austin Shebeen, David Kirsch-! ner, J. Cooley Gillis, James Zemp and Will Nettles. The report of the board of directors covering the ten months period in which, the chamber has functioned as an organized unit in charge of a full-time secretary, was ordered mailed to every member of the Chamber. This report, compiled by the secretary and staff, was placed in the mailj Wednesday afternoon. The board voted advisory memberships to Ward C. Belcher, Harry D. Kirkover and W. H. Harris. Mayor Osborne and W. T. Redfearn become members of the board by virtue o.f their public office. An expression of thanks was extended to Joe McKain for his untiring efforts in Chamber activities and for the efficient manner In which he bandied the affair* or the treasurer's office during the last yetir. . The board also expressed appreciation for the work done by the secretary and staff during'the year. The objectives of the Chamber for the coming year are embraced the ihnual report, which also lists all o{ the activities In which the organlza: Ion figured during the pa^st year. . The matter of repairing the Camlen signs on Highway Number One tad evicting additional signs, which sill be given over .to text describing he advantaged of Camdena* a Winer resort, was left ift the hands, of a committee consisting of Cooley Gillis >a chaJrgj&T* Preeflent Burnf will announce p?e ippointment of the work committees vithin a short time. The Chamber ?sfc 2* on a ^unlUee Man Found Dead Near Railway Track Robert Sharp, 43-year-pld white man, was found dead Sunday afternoon by the side of the Southern railway right of way. The body was found opposite the Guy Lumber Company's,, plant and It Is not known how he. came to his death as there were no eyewitnesses to thr accident. Sharp resided in the Hermitage Mill section. He was last seen shortly after noon, when he started to go down town. Ho is survived by his widow; two sons, Robert and Clarence Sharp; four daughters, Mrs. Jessie Gambrell, of Rembert; Mrs. Mayola Baxter, Mrs. Gladys Newman and Ruth Sharp, all of Camden; also his mother, Mrs. Hattle Sharp, of Camden. An Inquest was set for six o'clock yesterday afternoon. Notify The Chamber Camden residents who have listed rooms, apartments or houses with the Chamber of Commerce are requested to notify the Chamber office, phone 67, just as soon as the accommodation is rented. During the past week quite a number of newcomers who ?were given lists of accommodations by the Chamber of Commerce reported that in -many instances places they called at had been rented. _l ;j.._ ^ The. Chamber of Commerce states that in order to operate an efficient accommodation bureau it will be necessary to have cooperation on the part of. those getting the service to the extent that when a place ia rented, the fact be r?ported at once to the Chamber headquarters. - ? ; Plymouth Car Defaced A Plymouth sedan, given away at a trade festival hfre yesterday and which has bead' standing on a platform at a street corner for several weeks,, was stripped of several emblems and tire'., accessories, according to the auto company having that' M *<*ir~LS-ZJ,:.i - ? 1 . .1 Christmas Tableaux 8tateburg ThiT Young People's Service League of Holy Cross, Stats burg, and of the Church of the Ascension, Hagoed, will jointly present "The Bethlehem Tar bleauac" at the Church of the Holy Grotty Stateburg, Sunday, December 1?. at 6 p. m. Mrs. J. U Prfftrson is director of thr program. aa^ftdttve^pert t? the work of th?"oR Polo Season Gets Under Way Sunday Tho polo Benson in Camden will get under way Sunday, December 19, when tho Camden Ramblers with Carl Jack eon, sou of Mayor Jackson, of Baltimore, in the number one position, plays the Yellowjaokets led by Major Wllkerson; former army ace and international polo star. Spectators at this game will be able to see over $100,000 worth of pcllo ponies, for Captain Dlok Floyd of the Camden polo club estimates that the ponies to be in action on \he throe polo fields here this season represent a value over that figure. Captain Floyd will be riding War out of Bonnie Kyaam, also Red Wings and Rosita, two dams put of Raymond Belmont's international polo mare Repulse. According to the present program, Camden will have four crack polo teams in action through December, January, February, March and April. Harry G. Wingle, owner of fhe Oak Terrace Country Club of Philadelphia, with Dick Igvaus, Philadelphia, Pat Delaney and several other Oak Terrace Btars will arrive here early in January and will play during the entire season. They are bringing fourteen ponies, several of which aro from the Argentine. . Johnny Walker is bringing a team of twelve ponies from Harrlsburg, Penn., while Charles Bernuwteof and Bernie Blossoms of New York will each bring four ponies. Dick Floyd (has fourteen new ponies here this year. One of the mares that has attracted the attention of the rail birds s Hydroplono, -owned?by^ Charles Du~ Bose of this city. The teams that will bottle in the opening ganiH of the season will line jp as follows: Ramblers: Carl Jackson, No. 1; Ancrum Boykiu, No. 2; Dick Floyd] No. 3; Carl Lightfoot, No. 4. Yellow Jackets: Klrby Tupper, No. 1; C. P. DuBose, No. 2; Major Wllkerson, No. 3; Joe Bates. No. 4. President's Ball Again This Year Special to The Chronicle New York, Dec. 12.?President Roosevelt's proposal to wago war on ni&ntlle paralysis on a four-point national front has won the enthusiastic approval of an eminent South Carolina physician, Dr. William A. Boyd, of Columbia. "The new national foundation for infanti 1 e jparalysis is. the front page medical news of the day/' Keith Morgan, chairman of the committee for the celebration of the president's birthday said today, adding: "Not only in South Carolina but throughout the country famous orthopedic surgeons, the nation's most noted research specialisists, prominent doctors and health officers are behind the program. J "They declare that through its permanent national foundation the battle against the disease can best be^waged." Under the National foundation all of the funds of the Infantile paralysis campaingn will be administered to support these objectives: Scientific research. Epidemic action. Telling to doctors and parents thfe new care now known to prevent crooked backs, curvatures of the spine, twisted bodies and contracted . Dollars to orthopedic centers, hospitals, Clinics and the like, for the immediate restoring of human wreckMr? _ 'j -s~Tfce statements from the medical profession constitute one of the most important developments in the straggle against infantile paralysis since President Roosevelt four years ago Hirst dedicated htk birthday to the fight against the disease, Chairman Morgan said. ? ?1 ^ Dr. Boyd in his letter to Chairman Morgan said: v. %. "&appreciate Vour kind invitation to be a member of the orthopedic council, which la accepted with much pleasure. ' "Tho cetatffcshraent of the foundation through the agency of the Roosevelt's birthday celebration will in my thop^T ** ?f Uat?W thnjsrbope and source those who hare been victims of poliomolitia. It will be my grant pleasore to assist in'any way that I can, to further the alms and work of t*s foundation. New Golf Course Planned For City A municipal golf course of ulno holes Ih to bo established on tho south portion of whut was known aa the Saratleld course. The course will bo available "for piny about the first of the year and will be In chargo of Donuld Morrison, a professional of many years experience. The movement (or tho establishing of a municipal course was inaugurfkted by the Bureau of Recreation of^ the <Uty and will fill a needed want In the recreational program for Camden people and visitors. The course Is to be operated In such a manner as to enable everyone who cares for tho sport to play. Daily tees ami membership rates will be very low, It Is claimed. " A request has been made to thai' city for assistance in keeping the fairways cut and with the tender of a goodly sum of money from an Inter osiea wmier resident, me huccobh oi the golf program appears to be assurod. While but nine holes will prevail at the course this season, it is believed that the affair will be so successful that another nine may be added in the full of 1938. A meeting of Camden golfers will be held within a short time at which time a formal organization will be' completed and officers named, The Bureau of Recreation believes that with a municipal course in oporation and with fees reduced to a minimum, that many visitors will be atti acted to Camdon. During the summer months it is proposed to offer the course to visitors without charge, the only requirement being that they secure conrtosy cards at the Rureew of Recreation in the Chamber of Com- * merce headquarters. ? It is planned to schedule inter-city golf events with Columbia, Sumter and other cities, matches to be played hero and on the courses of the other cities. Letters of Inquiry 'received by tho Bureau of Recreation regarding golf ljLj?amden_ indicate a demand for grass gi-eens and this fact is being borne in mind in the municipal program. if means can he secured It t? planned to replace the sand greens with turf. Such a step will have to be taken if Camden is to retain its prestige as a winter resort. Night Club To Be Opened Monday Camden's modernistio night club, comparable to the beet In the larger cities and known by the unique name of "Bang Bang CTub,T will be formally" opened Monday, December 20, with a dinner dance. The club is located on the ground floor of the Court Inn, one of the old historic hostlerles of the south, and Is accessible from the Inn drive. Finished In four shades of brown, the club offers those Inclined to night life an opportunity to enjoy excellent cuisine and dancing. The dance floor is said to be one of the finest in the state. A feature of the main room of the Bang Bang is a colonial fireplace which during the winter months will be kept glowing with huge pine logs. Service tables are set along each side of the dance floor while off a hall at U the rear are rooms where private par- i ties may be served. The management la seeking to provide Camden and the winter guests with a club where they may dine and 1 dance in g manner they are accustom(ed to In the larger metropolitan areas, j For the dance Monday night the Palmetto Swlngsters, under the magic baton of Maestse BUhu will provide the musical inspiration. A splendid chef has been engaged to look after the club kitchen and Cleorge Payton, known to many of the connoisseurs for his courtly manners^ ..will preside as head waiter. Vfait The Club IMarket ?JhKe ?\ub Market held i?The- market building at the rear of the postoffice, plan? to hold a special Christfa l?0rn,n*'December : t a ^?tdreen _the_ -hours of &;26 and 10:30 and purchase or place orders MET" t0 ? * epecwTew^itemsenf out fro&