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^? ? Camden Theatre ^FRIDAY.0 APRILT Final Showing of HAPPY LANDING" with Sonja Henie, l>ou Amlche, it.RU Hereholt and Kthel Merman nob Allen ami Elaine Shepard in 'LAW OF THE RANGER" A | go Popeyo> Comedies and Tim Tyler Serial LATE 10:30 SHOW 10,1 wartl Kverett Hortoo MOHI DOCTOR" s^aT *::rmbwi APRIL 11 and 12 The comedy romance of the year! BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE" wtth Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper With the screen's greatest love team. Extra: Qulntupland, the five Dlonnee, the loveliest little girls In the world. Humphrey Hogart and Ixmlse Fazendu in "SWING YOUR LADY" APRIL 14 and 15 Robert Montgomery and Virginia Bruce In THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS" Flfty-8lx To Be Recruited During the month of April flfty-six roung men from the states of North ind South Carolina, will be enlisted n the United States Navy. After these young men are enlisted hey will be sent to the United States s'aval Training Station at Norfolk, fa., where they wlW undergo a twelvenecks course of Instruction In naval Jfe and routine. . l'po;i completion of this course of in* I itruction, recruits not selected for urther instruction in some one of the lervice Schools will be transferred o some ship of the United States Meet to take up the duties of their atings. W. A. Shriver, the Navy Recruitor t Columbia, S. C., has announced :iat applications for enlistment (ln the 'uited States Navy are being acceptd every day. The office hours are rom 9 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. on weekays, and from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. on laturdays. Beetles attack the eqtire bean plant, emolishlng stock ^rflxC^pod. NITRATE PATS on Cotton in S. CAROLINA A Tfecajiss. 1. Arcadian Nitrate supplies NITROGEN ? the growth element, in ? 2. Immediately active form, which ? 3. Matures the crop earlier, 4. Promotes heavier fruiting, makes higher yields 5. Sweetens the soil?lessens need for lime, and ? S. Makes soil potash* more available (thereby reducing cotton rust) *Doe? not eliminate need o! ample pota*h In mixed goods. Get Theie 4 Benefit* in \ abcadian nitrate, The American SODA THE BARRETT CO. COLUMBIA. 8. C. kforlJnch * I RAILROADS PAY MORE THAN 18 TIMES MORE TAX THAN TRUCKS Columbia, March 30.?Chalrinau W. O Query of the State Tux commitsiou reported today that railroads of the state in 1036 paid ulue cents out of every dollar of moss revenue for taxes, while 31 truck and bus operators paid 4-10 of gross revenue. In a statement requested by the house roads> bridges and ferries committee on taxes paid by truck and bus concerns. Query suid: "It was interesting to note in the compilation of the flgureu showing taxes paid by commercial uyutor transportation the wide difference in taxes imposed on the two types of transportation for the Bupport of Htate and local ^pvernmeut. "The gross revenue of three railroad companies from business done within the state.for the year 1936 was 33,853,946.65 and the three railroad companies paid for the support of state, county, school and municipal governments 3353,035.61. "Expressed in another wuy, the ruilroad companies paid for the support of state, county, school and municipal governments nine cents out of each dollar of gross revenue, while the 31 truck and bus operators paid 4-10 of one per cent out of each dollar of gross revenue, and if information had been avuilable with respect to all commercial motor vehicle operators, the ratio of taxes paid would be even less than the ratio shown in the above comparison." His statement, requested whllo the bill to increase the 90-iuch width* 20,000-pound limitation law on trucks to 96 inches and 40,000 pounds, said: "From 21 truck and bus operators, both common and contract carriers, licensed by the public service commission, and on which operators the tax commission had complete information contained in state income tax returns, it was shown that such 21 companies had a gross revenue for the year 1936 of $3,841,916.47, and the total taxes paid for the support of state, county, school and municipal governments was $15,766.89."?Greenville Observer. Perry Reque&tu neport mm hires W. C. Perry, county forest ranger, requests any person Beeing a forest fire to report same to the nearest fire tower fire warden or fire crew leader. Below is a list of the wardens, their phone numbers and fire crew leaders: W. C. Perry, county forest ranger, phone 166 or 512, Camden, S. C.; C. L. McKinnon, warden BufTalo township, Bethune, phone 2013; Camden tower, phone 2004; Westville tower, phone 2012j_ C^ W. Jones, fire crew I leader, one mile from Bethune on Jcff-j ferson road; B. E. McOougan, fire crew leader, fifteen miles from Camden, on old wire road; Marion Spears, fire crew leader, Galloway Hill, highway No. 34; D. S. Murchison, fire crew leader, Black River road, near St. Matthews church; David Pearce, fire crew leader, Shepherd; C. W. Jordon, fire crew leader, Lockhart road, near Boonetown; Ira Horton, fire crew leader, near Hough's bridge; D. G. McLeod, warden West Wateree, phone 2014, near Bettyneck; H. A. Hawkins, fire crew leader, at Martin's store; O. P. Jones, fire crew leader, highway No. 1, near Gus Ward's filling station; R. L. Moore, fire crew leader, near Smyrna church; Abe Rabon, fire crew leader, highway No. 34, Blyther's store; W. E. Cunningham, warden Flat Rock township, Liberty Hill, phone 2006; Liberty Hill tower, phone 2005; Westville tower, phone 2012; Frank Moore, fire craw leader, one mile west of Ebenezer church; F. K. Jones, fire crew leader, near Jones' bridge, Kershaw; G. H. Wultesi fire crew leader, near Highland farm; Jim McManus, fire crew leader, near Baron DeKalb school; C. P. Lorick, fire crew leader, near old Huckabee place, on highway No. 97; Mose Jones, fire crew leader, highway No. 97, at White Oak church; G. T. Catoe, fire crew leader, at old Sill place; Aaron Brevard* highway No. 97, between Beaver Creek bridge and Liberty Hill Report to Mr. Ashcraft at Cassatt camp and have him call the towermen. U. D. C. Held Meeting The chapter was entertained on Monday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. S. C. Zerop, Mrs. Egmont VonTresckow as hostess. This was a very Interesting meeting, as some plans were made for Memorial Day, May 10, and the committee on markers for the Confederate veterans graves, consisting of Mrs. "VonTresckow, Mrs. John Cantey, Mrs. G. A. Rhame and Miss Bessie Young had a splendid report and were given a rising vote of thanks. It is now very necessary that names and rank of those whose graves are not marked be sent in at once. If only the name Is sent, the company, regiment and the like can be procured and stones ordered. The chapter received an invitation from the board of visitors, the faculty and corps of cadets of the Citadel at Charleston to attend the dedication of the new chapel and the memorials therein April 10. This is much ap" predated. ' I. "7 " V T_~ '' Nobody's Business Wrttteu for The Chronicle by Uw N McGee, Copyright, 1928. 8AD NEWS FROM FLAT ROCK . . verry bad news has happened in (tut rock, mr jubn budd ukinner went cruxy last friduy night. his mind snapped on him in his offis lie has benn sent to the asylum for repairs auuoforth. . .dr. huhbert green says making out tax returiiB enduring the past 75 days is what uuhallauced hia mentality, he watt a bright, normal, active, btzness man up to deoetuber the 31, 1937. theu tax blanks commenced to pile in on him from the feddoral, utato, county, cltty, and school district govveriucnts ..it seems that mr. skinner got along verry well with forms no. 1201 and 707, hut when he tackled form no. 1-311, his brains commenced to get addled. he got some help from a bank clerk and dually at last got it made out and sent it off with 75$, hurried monney. . .mr. skinner began on forms no. 2-17510 early in januwary. he Vanished with pages 1 and 2 and 3, &. schedules from 10 to 45 enduring the first 3 weeks, and had turned over to page 4, with 2 more pages to go, when all of u sudden, things popped in his brains, after resting a few days, he seems to of got his mind back Into working order. ..dr. green begged him to get a publick accountant to help him, but as had no monney to pay him with, he proceeded to do his own tax work, he started on forms no. 2X4 and 768 and 918 and 1022 and 5678 and 9900 on febwary the 10. his wife says he stopped eating and sleeping the next night. he rolled and tumbled and moaned and groaned for 10 days, and started back on other returns. ..mr. skinner took up cussing out loud in his offis by hisself shortly after he had finnished the afore-mentioned forms> and when he got holt to forms no. 11112 and 122222, his equlllbrum began to shake and tremble and he fell over in a faint and remained In a state of comma for 6 days, mumbling all the time as followers: 'o, Lord have mussy on me with my tax returns: send me a new set of brains if possible, i prefer the solomon type." ..the familey received a tellygram this morning that mr. skinner had to be put In a padded cell with other tax return maniacs, and his case seems to be hopeless, unless the govverment does something at an early "date, looking towards the number of tax returns required and cut down the questions to be ancered from 8,756 to 5,467, there won't be room enough to hold the Insane folks of our state in 2 more years, it ain't the taxes so much that runs folka crazy; it's the making of so manny unnecessary, foolish returns, so do. green avers. yores trulie, mike Lark, rfd, corry spondent. SHE HA3*ARRIVED . .miss blondie head of flat rock and Washington, d. C., has returned back home for a 2-weeks vissit with her ma and pa, mr. and mesdame torn head. the entire mail popper-lation turned out to meet her at the buss station last satturday and nearly ever man in the crowd wanted to tote her grip and 2 little dogs. ..miss blondie seems more beautiluller than ever befoar. her hair Is a deep red; when she was here last summer, it was a yellow for a few days, then It turned black, and when she left, It was a queen anne grey, she has put on a few pounds of flesh enduring her absence and It has added to her charms ansoforth. she looks like she" would weigh about 145 at this time, Just the right size to be perfect. ..she likes Washington verry much and Is connected with the old age pensions, she knows all of the sennators and congressmens and cabinet members and calls them by their first names ansoforth. she no doubt stands high in Washington society, after her experience as a married woman, she looks like she has made up her mind to stay single, but she says bert skinner mfide her a ideal husband, but he dldden't carry quite enough Insurance. ..miss blondie is wearing summer clothes, such as filVs and straw hats and slippers made out of nothing but straps, nearly all of our local wlmmen rushed right up to the countyseat after her arrival and bought furs and straw hats and slippers like her'n. some of them have allso advertised for lap dogs and speck-tickles that hang on a stick. .. .. miss blondie has ?not come down town yet In her pa Jam mas, bat all of the men have picked themselves out a front seat at the cltty hall and are reddy for her to parade np and down main street, she will set the style IB 'flat rock for tftla season, she la -v? .V" ??? I - I I I I HI (Urges Sweet Potato | For Cash and Food Clemson, April 3.?Since, under the acreage restrictions of the farm pro' gram, many farmers will want to de( velop additional cash Income ay well ay to Increase the production of food supplies to be used on the farm, Director D. W Watklim of the Extension Service of Clemsou college, suggesto that more attentiou be given to the possibilities of the sweet potato. This is a real dual-purimse crop. "We ordinarily have a surplus of sweet potatoes from poor seed und stored In banks," says Director Watkins. "TUe market for such stock, however, amounts to very little after the Ural of February. On the other hand, that date Is the beginning of the marketing period for potatoes of the Porto ltlco variety produced from. | the best seed stock available, with I sufficient attention to the proper production, grading, storage and marketing to put on the market a first class product. "Our own local markets ^within the state are not adequately supplied with quality potatoes between the first of February and the middle of April, Because growers In other states are offering good quality potatoes, they are I now actually finding a market in South Carolina for sweet potatoes. Furthermore, the consumption of potatoes on the local markets can be greatly enlarged if growers will take the trouble to match competition as to quality and growers &f oitoo. "In addition, there seems little danger of glutting the northern markets with potatoes which conform to quality requirements so that they inay be labeled as 'Sugaryams.' The old-fashioned method of producing sweet potatoes, however, and the use of nondescript seed will not enable growers to produce and sell the 'Sugaryams' brand of potatoes." Antioch Club Met The Antioch Home Demonstration Club held its regular monthly meeting March 21, at the home of Mrs. L. P. Anderson. She was assisted as hostess by Mrs. George Munn. The meeting was called to order by the president. Then the project song was sung, 'Morning Comes Early." The devotional was given by Mrs. I. J. McKenzle. Also a successful program was directed by her. The secretary's report was read and approved. The roll was called. The county agent, Miss Fewell, made a very^nteresting and helpful talk fon "Good Grooming 1b a Good Investment," on which we thlnk^all raustagroo. Shebrought out many Interesting points on hair arrangement, Bize, and wheth-j er you tried to look your best in your( clothes, shoes for dally wear, also posture and poise. Each chairman made their report to send to the county chairman. Everyone received the picture of the month, which was "Avenue of Trees," by Meindert Hobbimer.. The hostess served delicious refreshments and the meeting adjourned. The oldest living things In Africa are the baobab treeB. News Of Interest In And Near Bethune Bethuno, April 6.?Of cordial interest to the many relatives and friends of the groom in thiB town and community is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Anna Padgett and W. Fred Brannon, which took place in North Augusta In FebruaryThe attractive bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Padgett, of Rome, Ga. She is a graduate of Georgia State College for Women and for the past three years has taught in the schools at Sparta, Ga. y Mr. Brannon. who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilliam Brannon, of this place, attended the Bethune high school. He'holds a position with the William F. Bowe Constructing company of Augusta, Ga., now at Sparta, where the company has a contract at present. Centering the Interest of a large circle of "friends and relatives was the marriage Saturday afternoon of Miss Ann Brown, of lnman, and Gregg! King, son of Mr, and Mrs. M. G. King,| of Rethune. The Rev. C. S. Floyd officiated, using the impressive ring ceremony. Mr. King holds a position with the state highway patrol and Is located In Spartanburg. The union choir of Bethune will sing an Easter cantata, "Life Eterthe prettiest woman ever to have lived In our midst, and she seems to of found that out. ..the looks of the mail cltlzons of this section have Improved over 75 per cents here of late, everboddy has his coat and britches pressed to a queen's taste, and their shoes are shinning like nohoddy's blzness ansoforth. nearly all of them shave once a day instid of once a week ah heretofoar. the bobber In the bobber-shop has bought hisself a ford with his Increased Income, hurrah for miss blondie head! may she live In flat fock from now on, whoo-pew?" ~ yores trulle. mike Lark, rfd, society corry zpondent. nal," Sunday night, April 10, at the Methodist church. Those taking solo parts are Mr. Thompson, bass and Mr. Proctor, tenor, both of Rock Hill; Mrs J. C. Foster, Miss Stella Bethune and Miss Sara Proctor, sopranos; Mrs F. R. Morse, contralto. The cantata will begin at 7:30 and the public is cordially invited. Installation of the Presbyterian auxiliary recently took place. The lxird's supper was also observed. The following are officers for the new your: President, Mrs. R. E. McCaskill; vice president, Mrs. Eva Morgan; secretary. Miss Mary McKinnin; treasurer. Mrs. M. Q. King; historian, Mrs. E. Z. True8del! and nine cause secretary and four circle chairmen. Miss Eorena McDonald, of the Antioch school faculty was at home for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clyburn had as guests during the week end Misses Bruce and Hope Traywick and Riley Gettys of Bennettsvllle. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Clemmons and small son, of Spartanburg, were the guests in the home of the A. K. McLaurtns the past week end. Miss Pearl Rickenbaker was called to Cameron last week end on account of the death of her aunt. The three circles of the Presbyterian auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. G. B. McKinnon; Mrs. Eva Morgan and Mrs. C. C. Pate, respectively. M18B R,achael Williams, of Edgewold, who 1b a Btudent at Wlnthrop. has been the guest of Miss Katherine Foster. The regular monthly meeting of the parent-teacher association was held at the school auditorium Tuesday evening. Mrs. M. F. Helms was on the program. New officers were elected. Mrs. D. M. Mays was made president; Mrs. Barr Gardner, vice president; Mrs. M. F, Helms, secretary and Mrs. J. P. Bethune. treasurer. Liston Holland and Odes Holland, students at South Carolina University and Clemaon College, have recently visited their home here. Miss Ethel Turbovlllo spent the week end at her home in Turbovlllo. Miss Arlene Wages, of Winthrop, spent the woek ond with her parents. She had as her guest, Miss Mary Steele, of Columbia. Mrs. Louise Ethoridge, of Columbia, has been Ylsitlng her sisters, Mrs. D. M. Mays and Miss Cecelia King. Miss Sarah Hammond, who teaches in the Ixnlge school, was at home for the week end. i Mrs. W. E. Davis and daughter, Miss Gerry, and Miss Potty Rest have been visiting Mrs. Davis' sister and brother near Darlington. I Miss Laverno Jonos, of Winthrop was at home for the woek end. i Miss Lucilo Fennigan, of Ivaurin burg, who is teaching at Schrock's Mill, was the week end guest of her sister, Mrs. C. S. Floyd. ( Mrs. F. R. Morse, Mrs. E. Z. Truesdell and Mrs,-O. B, McKlnnon have (been appointed delegates to the Presbyterial which meets in Camden on Thursday and Friday of this week. Bsthune Methodist Church The following services are announced for the week beginning April 10: Sunday school at 10 o'clock with J. L. King in charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, C. S. Floyd, : at 11 a. m. Young People's meeting at 7 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:80. The public is cordially Invited to attend these services. Constipated? "For 30 years I had constipation, awful gas bloating, headaches and back pains. Adlerika helped right away. Now, 1 eat sausage, bananas, pie, anything I want. Never _|ej_t bttttfj'^n. Mabel Schott. Sold By DeKALB PHARMACY Ijcreensf i For Unexcelled Durability and | Lasting Attractiveness Our Made to I Order SCREENS will give you Com- 8 plete Satisfaction. i They are made of the finest, best, galvanized Wire and nothing but the best hardware is used in their construction. We also have Screen Wire, Screen Wire Tacks, Screen Windows, Screen Paint, Insect Spray Guns, Fly Ded, Rex Fly Spray and Bee Brand Spray. ! Barringer Hardware Company | PHONE 21 B Camden, South Carolina "AMAZING AMERICA *? 2 INVITATION TO A RAINSTORM FOR CENTURIES. HOPI INDIANS NAVE DANCED WITH SNAKES IN THEIR MOUTHS. PRATING TO THEIR GODS FOR RAIN... AND STRANGELY ENOUGH IT OFTEN DOES RAIN. "BRIDGE OF GOD" ( A TINY STREAM CARVE D THE GIGANTIC NATURAL 8RIDGK OF VIRGINIA . . . WASHINGTON SURVEYED IT . . . IEFFERSON OWNED IT . . . TET TODAY IT WORKS FOR A LIVING. CARRYING A BUSY HIGHWAY. OVER 40.000 AMERICAN TOWNS AND VILLAGES HAVE NO OTHER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THAN GREYHOUND AND OTHER ' BUS LINESI ? (v v 3 TRANSPLANTED HOLLAND im holland (michigan) wooden mou iii tTtlt ttfN. TULIPS BLOOM BY TBI JKUIOMf. dutch if Ffioomny hia*d. and i*erf*b^