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r \ National Wildlife Stamps Are Now on Sale in Camden at The Corner Book Store : The Camden chronicle VOLUME 50 .. CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY,' MARCH 25, 1938 NUMBER 2 Picking the Winners For the Carolina Cnp (By Frank H. Heath) With just about u week remaining before the Carolina ^Cup race meet, tllt. lullblrds are In a quandry as to tt probable winner of the "Cup" race, feature event t>r the day. Ostond, owned by Mrs. Frank M. (juuld and trained by William B. Street t, 1b regarded aa the favorite siUoe his cape 3rd will not compete due to having been taken out of training following a bad cold. Biit Home of the older rullblrdB who have been picking 'em for aovoral years around the Springdale course have been putting their tongue lu their cheek and casting eyes at Corn Dodger, whose sensational win at Pinehurst, laBt Saturday, Is still the talk of the thousands of fans who wit-, nessed the event. For Corn Dodger with this sarna jack Skinner, who stole the show at Pinehurst, Is going to be In the race against Ostend and other high class Junipers and is bound to be right up with the parade when the dash down the home stretch ends. Johnny Skinner stole the show at Pinehurst and as there will be thousands of horse race fans at the Carolina Cup meet who saw the PlnehurBt race. Johnny is going to be given a veritable ovation when he parades with Corn Dodger to the Btartlng line. For sheer thrill, skill, drama, courage and what-have-y<^u, the amazing performance by Johnny at Pinehurst must be listed as one of those believeit or-not-happenings in steeplechase history, hi fact, fhe Judges said It was the first time It had happened. Corn Dodger was seemingly a winner three fences from home when something happened, and he fell on his nose at this jump. Skinner went oft as the horse fell but retained hold of the reins. Corn Dodger looked like a beaten favorite. Terry's Winner, a timber topper formerly known as Cei.deity, that races In the silks of Miss Thorese Schey. of EaBt Hampton, Long island, quickly stepped back Into the lead he had just relinquished to-Cum Dodger." The crowd was stunned. But Skinner was not. Skinner Jumped to his feet and when Corn Dodger scrambled upright, Skinner was on his hack and had set sail after Terry's Winner, now some thirty lengths ahead. It looked like a hopeless task, but Skinner went to work on the thoroughbred pwned by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, and gradually began to narrow the gap. At the next to the last fence, the distance had been cut In hflk. At the last Jump Terry's Winner was no more than three lengths ahead. The crowd had gone crazy with excitement. With less than a furlong to go Skinner was Btlll urging Corn Dodger and soon was at the throat latch of the leader. A few more strides and they were on even terms. Corn Dodger shot over the finish line a good two lengths of Terry's Winner and then the crowd went wild. And because of this exploit at Pinehurst Corn Dodger must be reckoned with in doping out the probable winners in this Camden classic. Right now It looks as If there will be at least nine entries in the "cup event. It will be the ninth running of the classic and promises to be the largest attended race meet ever held in Camden. The race meet, at this minute, looks to have plenty of class. In the cup event Ostend Is rated a favorite on the basis of previous showings. Ostend was one of last year's top flight campaigners, being returned a victor in six of his outings. Thomas Mott, Jr., of Washington, is sending his mare, .Dorette here for the cup race. Gerard Smltfi0;' of Brooklyn and C&mden will hdviS''hl8 famous Sun. Faun here for the race. Independence Boy, ownefT by W. B. Ruthrauff Celebrity,' owned by Miss Schey, are other entries that are certain. The Carolina Cup race program w go on the air over Wty3 at Columbia at 3 o'clock and will he broadcast for three-quarters of an hour. Vic. Lund, sportscaBter for WIS will handle the introductory remarks and < r some of the color _while the description of the races wilt be broad< ast by Chris Wood, Jr. Miss Frances Mason will broadcast a description of the costumes worn by the ladles in the throng of spectators. ^QreenvWe, March 18?James Ally court today to serrs lvfelve years the recent hoM-ape of eight tA*l Polo Game .For i Legion Team Benefit The Cunulen Town ami Country polo teams, augmented by star pluy. era from the north will open a throe-! game series Sunday afternoon at No. | 1 Hold, the affair to be staged as an American legion benefit, with the proceeds being utilized by the legion in equipping a baaeball Held to be used for Legion Junior baseball this coming summer. Camden Town will be represented by a team made up of players from Now York. Cleveland. Red Hank, N. J., and Camden. Charles P. DuBose, Jr., will bo the Camden entry on the team' He will play at the No. 1 positiou, while "Barn" Huthrauff, of Ked Bank, N. J., will play at No, 2. Dick Floyd, of Now York, will be at the No. 3 position and Courtney Burton, of Cleveland, will play a back. Country will have a strong lineup, with Kirby Tupper, Camden as No. 1; Ancrum Boykin, of Camden, as No. 2; Qerad Smith, of New York, as No. 3, and Joe Bates, of Camden, as No. 4. Henry Savage, Jr. and Charles Little will be the officials. These teams will play a series that will extend to the middle of April and should offer the polo fans some exciting games in the remaining three or four Sundays of the season. The Town team is a ten-goal line and Country will aggregate eleven goals, which provides a one goal allowance for Town in the games to be played. There will be an admission fee for every spectator whether they hold parking areas or not. It is hoped to raise a sufficient fund to enable the Legion to put the baseball field at the fair grounds In splendid shape for the season. CHUBBY BRYANT HURT WHEN HIT BY AUTO ON MAIN STREET ! "Chubby" Bryant, the six-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bryant, received painful lacerations about his head and face when he ran Into the side of an automobile driven by Wil' street. The child was rushed to the Camden hospital as It was feared he had been seriously injured. Baskln was not held by police as spectators declared that the accident was unavoidable. CAMDEN GETS PUBLICITY IN A NEW YORK CITY MAGAZINE The March 5 issue of "Cue," the New York entertainment magazine, recommends Camden as a place to go for an enjoyable week-end. The story of Camden recites the attractions offered?polo, horseracing, hunts, horse shbws, golf, tennis, and the like. The Camden publicity was arranged thru the Camden News Service. DAVID R. WILLIAMS FRACTURE8 WRI8T; THROWN FROM HORSE David R. Williams, president of the Camden Polo Club, and prominently identified with the Camden Hunt club, received a fractured wrist and Injuries to his side when thrown from a horse while on a hunt the early part of this week. NOTED NEGRO SINGER TO APPEAR HERE MONDAY NIGHT Luther King distinguished negro tenor, of Los Angeles and Cleveland, will be presented in a musical concert in Jackson high school auditorium, Monday night, March 28, at 8 o'clock. Luther King, a negro singer, pure tenor, great artist, and his listeners will agree that one rarely hears a sweeter tone than that which' comes from the throat of this young man. There is as high a degree of taste and intelligence in his singing as there Is emotional sincerity,,, First Baptist Church 8erv!cea The following services are announced for the week beglnning^March 27? at the First Baptist church: Sunday school at 10 o'clock with V. J. Rector, superintendent In charge. Public worbhlp conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston, at 11:15 a. m., subject: "A Program That Has Not Failed." The evening hour will be given over to.the Kershaw Association B. T. U. rally. An excellent program has been arranged and & large attendance from all over the'county is expected. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8. *Ths B. T. U. jrgJJy on Spnday evening will begin promptly at, 7 o'clock. Tha public is eor^iftiiy invited to attend *11 tke*fPfVfO-. " A successful process for making highways of of molasses is reported to ^fcave been developed by the Imperial iMrs.Addie Stokes Died Early Monday Mia. Addle MuihIi Stokes, 60, wife of Wtulo L. Stokes, Sr., of the Cussatt section, died ait uu eurly hour Mouday ut her home after a long period of 111 Uoultti. Mrs. Stokes, tho daughter of Alfred and Kate Raleigh Marsh, whb horn and reared in the Marshall church community. She was a lifelong mem-j ber of Mt. SSion church and by her sweet disposition and Christian acts had endeared herself the people of this community. Sho was a loving wife and mother and devoted to her home and family. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs. L. L. West, Cassatt; W. L. Stokes, Jr., Camden; Arthur S' ? *, CaBsatt; Mrs. 13. E. Brannon, ? ..niden; Carl Stokes, Cassatt; Waiter Stokes, Camden; William Alvo Stokes, Camden; Mrs. S.| L. Crolley, Camden; Miss Thelma Stokes and Miss Dolly Stokes, Cassatt; four Bisters, Mrs. J. S. Brown, Camden; Mrs. Ned McCoy, Bishop-1 vllle; Mrs. J. B. Mlxon, Ft. Myers, Fla.; Mrs. Eugene I^ee, Camden; four brothers, Raleigh Marsh, Mark Marsh, Camden; Charlie Marsh, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Edgar Marsh of Camden. She is also survived by ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning gt 11 o'clock at Mt. Zlon Baptist church. The Rev. J. B. Caston, of the Camden Baptist church and the Rev. B. J. Mclver, ?of Greenville, and former pastor of Mt. Zlon, conducted the services. Pallbearers were J. B. McCoy, H. G. Carrl8on, J. E. Brannon, W. M. Brannon, C. V. MaBsebeau and W. L. DePass, Sr. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, attesting the love and esteem of her friends in the community. - Deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. New Boston Store ? Opens Today Elsewhere in this issue of The Chronicle is an advertisement extending the well wishes and greetings of the Merchants bureau of the chamber of commerce to the New Boston Store, opening today under the personal management of Julian EJchel. For several weeks the store, located at the corner of Rutledge and Broad streets has been undergoing renovating and repairs while clerks have been busy putting new stock in the shelving. The entire stock now on the shelves Is new, having just been received from the market. None of the stock that- had been in the store during the time that David Klrschner operated it, is in evidence. Julian Eichel has had several years experience in the dry goods and department store line and will fit into the position as manager of the new Boston store very well. His obliging manners, courtesy and good will will make him a great favorite with patrons of the store. LANDER COLLEGE CHOIR AT LYTTLETON 8TREET CHURCH On Sunday morning, in the Lyttleton Street Methodist church, the choir of Lander college, Greenwood, 8. C., will render a program of sacred music. The choir will be under the personal direction of Professor Waldo B. Nielson, head of the music department of Lander college. This service In song will be at the regular morning worship hour. The public Is cordially invited. Other services In the church on Sunday will be as follows: Church school, 10 a. m.; evening worship, 7:30 o'clock. Rev. W. D. Gleaton will preach. After the service the second Quarterly conference will be held. | . ~ " .... OLYMPIC PICTURES AT SCHOOL ' AUDITORIUM MONDAY NIGHT Through the courtesy of Gustavua T. Klrby, motion pictures of the 1037 Olympic events at Berlin, Germany, will t>e shown on the screen at the high school auditorium Monday evening: These pictures were taken by Mr. Klrbyv who as treasurer and member of the Olympic board, was present at the Berlin games and contests. The plot ores are clear and distinct and will offer spectators many thrills at the various events are enfolded on the serewu "ir Camden Is fortunate in having Mr. Klrby as a resident His participation la the Olympic affaire was outitudnf Wild Life Stamps Are Now On Sale Throughout South Carolina and Kershaw couuty, beautiful wildlife stumps are being offered lor sale this week and next in support of the nationwide program for observing national wildlife restoration week of March 20 to 20. X- Kirkland Trotter is chairman for this county. ."These stumps, depicting eight of dur game birds and eight tuamals, were drawn by "Ding" Darling, famous cartoonist and federation president, especially for this occasion, declared Mr. Trotter. "The stamps are finding ready sale to business firms to decorute their outgoing mall, and Individuals wish them as souvenirs. They are also fast becoming a favorite item with the Htamp collectors." The proceeds from the sale of these stamps go toward financing the wildlife week celebration and the general conservation program, and are divided between the county and the state and national organisations. In addition to the general canvass, stamp booths will be set up In prominent stores and other places to augment the sale. The wildlife week celebration weh originated by the general wildlife federation and Is sponsored in South Carolina Jointly by the Garden Clubs of South XJarolina, the Federation of Women Clubs and the South Carolina Game and Fish association. West Jacocks, of Columbia, Is state chairman. CREED RE-APPOINTED IN CADET CORP8 AT CITADEL Charleston, March 21.?All appointments of cadet officers and non-commissioned officers of th& corps of cadets, The Citadel, as announced last fall, have been terminated and a new list of appointments made. These selections, made by the professor of military science and tactics, are based on several factors, including academic and disciplinary excellence, conduct standing, leadership and military bearing, personality, dependability and | participation in athletics and other* extra-curricular activities. Prominent among the reappointments in the corps of cadets was that of George Creed, son of G. A. Creed, of 311 DeKalb Street, Camden, who was reappointed cadet 1st lieutenant In company "H" of the coast artillery Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit. Cadet Creed, a senior at the military college, Is taking the pre-medical course, and upon graduation In June he will receive the degree of bachelor of science. JACK NETTLES WINNER IN RUNOFF PRIMARY FOR ALDERMAN Jack Nettles, the genial proprietor of - the Hotel Camden, was winner in the run-off of -the councilman race in Ward Two. Mr. Nettles received 96 votes to 81 gathered by George Creed, his opponent. * Mr. Creed is the present councilman from the ward. This gives the city governing body an entire new set of aldermen with the exception of Joe McK&ln, alderman In Ward Five. BAPTIST TRAINING UNION TO HAV^.RALLY HERE ON SUNDAY The quarterly Baptist Training Union rally of the Kershaw Association will be held at the Camden Baptist church on Sunday evening, March 27, beginning at 7 o'clock. A varied program has been arranged which Includes a moving picture, entitled ["Jerusalem, City of Peace." All of the churches in this association are urged to Bend as many delegates to this rally as possible,, whether they I have an active B. T. U. or B. Y. P. j U. or not. ... . ' Electricity Kllla Workers Wesley B. Knight, of this city, employed as a linesman by the Duke Power company was instantly killed | by coming tn contact with a high voltI age wire about 9:30 o'clock last Monday morning. Sv'* 1 It Is reported that Mr. Knight had | completed some minor repairs and was descending the pole when he [ came in contact with the line which caused his death. He was rushed to the Lancaster. hospital by his follow employees but life was.-exlinct, Reports state no blame could be ascribed to the company or to Mr. Knight, bis death being the result of an unavoidable accident. Knight, was widely known in Lancaster, and his death came -as a hock to hi* many friend*. He was the son of Bnrrell Knight, of the Camp Creek, Motion and I* ?nrytved by hi* wMo# and flea chfldrmL?Lanoaator ..i. ...? . ~ A- / /tr - " - ' Lieut. Thompson Buried Tuesday Camden people, and many throughout the state, were saddened at the news of the death of Lieutenant. James William Thompson. Jr. who, was stricken seventeen days ago at the early age or 22. Ills death occurr-j ed Sunday. March 20. at Port Me-j Pherson. Gu., where he had chosen, an army career after graduating at, the Camden high school and taking | the full course at Presbyterian College, at Clinton, lie was a star on the gridiron, both in Camden, and at various places where he had battled with the Camden Bulldogs. At Presbyterian College, Clinton, he was outstanding in athletics and truck meots. Ho was physically fit ami In the prime of young manhood. His death has brought sorrow to a wide circle of friends. Only a few days previous to his illness he stood an army examination for re-enllstment and was given a perfect acore as a physical specimen. Army specialists from Atlanta and ? Baltimore were called? but to no avail. Bill ("Wee Willie") Thompson was born In Camden, the son of James W. and Dora Ammons Thompson, and his entire life aside from his collegiate days waft spent In Camden. He was a member of the Bethesda Presbyterian church. Besides his parents, he is survived by two siBters?Mrs. , Lawrence H. Jones, Mrs. H. C. Fonts; two brothers, Robert Thompson and Edward Thompson, all of Camden. His funeral which was held from the church Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock was largely attended. Rev. A. Douglas McArn, assisted by Rev. J. B. Caston, had charge of the services and Rev. T. F. Wallace, of Columbia, pronounced the benediction. Rev. John McSween. former president of Presbyterian College, but now of Chester, was present for the funeral, as were also, M. D. Shuler, Jr., P. M. Clement. Marion Mixson^Billy Jones, j Pete Holcombe, of the Pi Kappa Phi Beta fraternity .of S. ILj iMarks, of Barnwell; Marlon W. Bird, of Columbia. Serving as active pallbearers were John Flowers, Francis Sheheen, Jack Dunn, Joe McKain, Stanley Babin, T. B. Bruce, Jr. The honorary pallbearers Included Lieutenants Thomas, Leonard, Portlau, of Fort McPherson; John M. VIIleplgue, J. B. Zemp, J. O. Richards, jr.t ?)r. B. F. Brasington and Dr. Carl A West. The burial was In the Quaker cemetery and the grave was banked with flowers. A United States flag shrouded the casket. > Doggies To Parade At Hotel Grounds Camden folks who love doggies will have an opportunity to enjoy a feast| of dogs at the annual wuff wuff party to be given at the Hobkirk hotel grounds on the afternoon of Friday, March 26. It will be the second annual . dog show sponsored by the young peoplo of Grace Episcopal church and promises to be an even greater success than the initial even^ of 1937. The dogs will be -offered In ten classes and each class winner will merit a handsome prize. There will be a class for pointers, setters, spaniels, hounds, mutts, puppies, terriers, miscellaneous non-sport and miscellaneous sport and champions. I The dogs will start their master parade at 2 o'clock sharp with the following Judges ready; to look 'em over: Hoscoe Bonsai, Boliver Boykin, Burwell Boykln, Watson Pomeroy, Mrs. Dwight Partridge, Mrs. Da vid Williams and Ralph Chase. Prizes are being, awarded by Miss Frances Mason. The Corner Book Store Hobkil* Inn, Mlsa Wllhelmlne Kirby,. Harry D. Kfa-kover, Ralph Chase, Carlie* Moller, Jack WMtaker, David Williams and Jerome Hotter. Kershaw Cow Makes New Official Record _ o Peterborough, N. H., M$rch 22.?A j'new record, exceeding the average of! tho Guernsey breed for her age an<L I class has Just been completed by a! j two-year-old cow, Heartsease Bntter-1 fat Honeymoon 4222(5, lit Camden, 8. C.. tested and owned by'C, ?.Cftfburn and W. T. Redfearn, iter official record supm fifed, hJ Carolina Stain .college and tasounee! ***** Mass Meeting of Ball Fans Tonight A mooting of tho buHolmll fans of Camdon will bo hold at merlcan Lesion hall Friday evening at eight o'clock for tho purpose of organizing a Camden booster club to work toward securing a modern baseball plant for the city Nottoea of the mooting have boon sent out to members of tho Bureau of Recreation of the Chamber of Commerce but the Director of Recreation, who Is sponsoring tho mooting, states that the Invitation Is open to every baseball-minded individual In the city, whether It bo man, woman or child. Attention Is called to the fact that other cities In the state, alive to the advantage of having a One baseball plant, have alerady started work building. Sumter has a $25,000 plant going up. Florence is also building one. All of which, the director of recreation points out, means that Camden must do likewise. It Is also pointed out that If Camden puts up a fine plant with a level area surfaced with grass and equipped with a grandstand which has quarters for lockers, showers, and the like that it will pave the way for greater baseball enthusiasm on tho part of players and fans. It will be of great aid in building up the high school baseball program ?also tho legion and later can be I used when a central state semi-pro league Is organised and goes into action. It is hoped to make this meeting one of the most enthusiastic ever hold In Camden. Men such as Stan Llewellyn, Bob Konnody, J. O. Richards, [Jr., Coach Small, Mayor-elect F. N. McCorkle, Dewey Creed, Grainger Kornegay, Jack Mullen and others interested In sports will be present and air their views 011 tho matter. . . Small to be Sole Coach t The American Legion baseball progrum will get under way immediately i after tho conclusion of tho high j school baseball season with a majorhity of tho high-school talent wearing the Legion colors. The Camden Legion team will be [outfitted in natty new uniforms and with the coaching Job in the hands of one man, there is every reason to believe that Camden will enjoy somt excellent baseball during the season. The baseball committee of the Legion has definitely decided to {urn the running of the team over to Huan Small, who in three years batTgone a long ways In building up baseball -enthusiasm and bringing out baseball talent in Camden. The responsibility of the team's style of play, the direction of strategy and all other demita.-Will.be In the hands of Coach Small. ?The players will understand that and he, and he alone, will give orders. COMMITTEE8 ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK Postmaster C. P. DuBose, Sr., has announced the committees that will handle the details .Qf^the Camden - :. participation In the National Air Mail week celebration, May 15 to 22. Frank H. Heath, executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, has been named chairman of the executive committee and on this committee will be two other members?Attorney /J John K. deLoach and Marion B. Wilv Hams. The honorary committee will have Francis N. McCorkle as chairman and John G. Richards, Jr., and Sam Karesh as members. Mr. fleAth will also head the puh-' ilcity committee with Postmaster Do- ^ J Base as assistant chairman. Ll WJ. McF&dden la chairman of the -r? educational committee; W.* Ro&tn * | Zemp, chairman of the civic and freternal organisations committee; Moultrie B.' Burns, chairman of the business and professional men's committee; Postmaster DuBose, chairman of the air mail and pick-up committee and James Wood, airport manager, as J chairman; of the airport committee. The purpose of National Air Mail 1 week is to intensify the American people's consciousness of aviation and the air mail, hut the more Immediate objectives of the movement, which ' has the support of the postofTice department, are patriotic and practical. As announced by national headquarters, these objectives are: To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the inauguration of the airmail"? ?"* service, started by the postofftce department May 16, 191$; to educate the clticens in the use of air mail so that through Increased revenues further expansion of this service will be possible. '