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I ' ? HI II THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE~ Editor and Propriotor Published svery Friday at Numbar pji 110> North Broad Street, and entered M the Camden, South Carolina I'oalo/TIca a* Hurnd cUmi mail matter. Price par Year M 00. No subscriptions taken for Uaa than Hi* Months. In all instances tha suhsc-i ipiton price Is due and payabla hi advance. All subscriptions ara caiK'clled when subscriber fails to renew. Represented In New York by the American Press Association and elsewhere by ill reliable Advertising Agencies. We accept no advertislnK of a doubtful nature and try to protect our patrons from misrepresentation by Advertisers. Ne ( Ltuuor Advertisements accepted at any i price, I Friday, April 22, 1838 |* A LARGE HOU8ING pr'o^ct i b" Tho Metropolitan Life Insurance company last 'week announced lta plans to construct the largest housing project In the history of the United StntcH. The program contemplates the spending of 135,000,000 and the projec t will cover an area of 120 acres In the Bronx section of Now York City j According to the chairman of the. Metropolitan company-.hoard, "The1 area acquired is one of the largest single undeveloped properties within tho limits of greater New York. Its size will permit the planning of a completely balanced community containing all facilities for family life,, including necessary stores, schools, churches, parks, playgrounds and opportunities for recreational and social life."?-Sumter Bally Item. Child Health Day First Day of May. Whereas, the Congress of the United States by Joint resolution has set aside the first day of May of each year to be Child Health Bay; and I Whereas, President Roosevelt has proclaimed May the first of this year to be Child Health Bay; and j Whereas, the slogan adopted for this year. "Speeding Children on the Road to Health." Is especially appropriate in view of the threat to the coming generation through the privations which many families are still experiencing; and Whereas, neglect and privation In the first years of life are likely to result in physical inferiority; and Wh?reas. 1 desire to call to the attention of our people the imperative need of guarding the health of our children and their mothers now Therefore. I (din I) Johnston, Governor of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim Ma> first to he Child Health Bay and do call upon our citizens to use this day for the earnest consideration of wa>- and m?-aus of protecting and promoting the health and General wi Ifare of the- t hihlrcti of our gtate. i Given under my hand and the s<-al : erf tile lCxecniIVe TJepaitmeTTT at 'Columbia. this seventh day of April. A B. One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-eight. and in the One Hundred and 8lxt>-second Year of the Independence of the United States of America. OB1N B JOHNSTON, Governor of South Carolina. P To Preach at Wateree Rev. I, II JefTeoat. of New Brookland. will pr?-neh at Wateree Baptist Cluna h. Sunday, April 24, at 7 3d p in Kvt r> one is Invited to attend this service. '"Kschskago" was the original name i of Chii aG(> " "1 Camden Theatre FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Final Show inu of "BUCCANEER" With I'r.ilt-ru March SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Iini K .Jon?*s in "LONELY VALLEY" Also Fla-h f I "id on s Trip to Mars Late Show?10:30 "NIGHT KEY" Starring Boris KariofT MONDAY and TUESDAY APRIL 25?26 "WALKING DOWN BROADWAY" A dozen well known stars take part in this entertaining story WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Leslie Howard and Bette Davis In "IT'S LOVE I'M AETER" mmasbbssmmafmmmmmmmmsses\ ? j,,ii nun Softball Season Opens Next Week The Camden vHt>ftbal! league ?eahoii will start on Wednesday, May 11, with ?lx teams lined up for a schedule that will carry the program well Into the last part of August. While the official league season starts on May 11. the teams will bogin prucihv at once and next week will find thu six teams playing a regular si hedultf of games preliminary to the season's opening The teams In the league this season will consist of the Wolves, under the leadership of Jack Nettles; the Merchants, managed by Hubert Wilson: the Hlnclairc's, managed by Stanley Habln and Heck Russell; the Kershaw Guards, managed by I'urvls Sanders; the Kendall Mills, managed by J (\ Ewlng, and the Ksso Oilers, under the management of John l*iney. The practice program opens next week under u two weeks program? the games to be played at 6 15 'clock An angctnents are being made to provide for the erection of a new | backstop, benches, and the like for 'spectators and player's benches. | As In 1937, the games will be played on the high school athletic field The diamond is to be marked out und 'as soon as thu soft ball program opens, hard ball games will be under llhe ban on the field. ! An enthusiastic meeting of team captains and recreational group officials whs held at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday. The rules and I regulations are more rigid this year than last. One rule In particular penalizes players who take part In arguments on the field. The team captains alone may argue on points In dispute. Biiiroy s Dancers Yolanda, Queen of Hubble Dancers will visit Camden, 8. C., on the evening of Saturday, April 23 and accompanied by her entourage of eighty people traveling on a fleet of thirty-five huge cars, trucks and buses will appear for one performance only at the Fair Grounds, south Broad street. While press agent adjectives may be ignored, the fact remains that reports and reviews from other cities say the show is truly "magnificent" and is undoubtedly the most massive attraction of its kind ever to appear under canvas. A huge tent recently purchased houses the show and provides comfortable seats for nearly 5,000. Nothing like this show bus ever been presented to the American public under canvas and when one considers the admission prices charged by the popular organization they t annot help but marvel Ladies, accompanied b\ one paid adult admission, will be admitted to the performance absolutely free Above is pictured a' small group of the now famous Hill- J toy Beauty Chorus The big tent will be pitched at the Fair Grounds The doors will open the evening of the preformance at 7:15 with the -Gvei'tttre-by the" Palais Royal Orches-" tra. "the hottest music since Nero Addled," at ,7:3". \ brand new three act musical farce interspersed with fifteen vaudeville acts and "so many girls you can't count 'em all" will be presented during the evening's entertainment. Parking space is free! Mrs. Sallie Johnson Dead Mrs. Sallie Johnson, age 76. wife of the late D. L. Johnson, Sr., and mother of D. A. Johnson, of Sumter, died ?it her home near Lucknow at *> 25 p. m., Monday, after a two weeks' illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a. m at the home. Interment was in Concord cemetery. Tbe Services were conducted by Rev. Berry Corbett. She is survived by eight daughters: Mrs J H Berry, Blshopville; Mrs. R S Stokes. Cassatt; Mrs. Leslie Stokes, Bishopville; Mrs. W. B Stokes, Bishopville: Mrs R D. Cole, Bishopville; Mrs. J. Raymond Stokes. Sumter; Mrs G A Thornton. lJishopville; Mrs J. P. Hill, Lucknow; two sons: I) A Johnson. Sumter; G. W. Johnson. Bishopville; 27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.? Sumter Daily Item Oh Yeah! He: A wagon-maker who had been dumb for a number of years picked up a hub and spoke." She "Yes. and a blind carpenter on the same day reached out for a plane and saw; a deaf sheep-ranchman went out with his dog and herd: a noseless fisherman caught a barrel of herring and smelt " # Personal Mention II. F. Speak* ban returned (jroui a bu?iuti?? trip to Washington, I? C\ Mia* Mary Florence Little, of Charlotte. vi*lte<J her parents, Mr. and Mrs T. Lee Little last week end. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clarke am! daughter, Hetty, spent the week end with relatives In Abbeville Missus Susan and Melita Team, of Charlotte, visited their mother, Mrd. M. C. Team last week end. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Clyb*rH und children, of llartsvllle, visited relatives here last week end. Mrs. J. P. Ravenel has returned to her home In Charlotte after a visit to her mother, Mrs. H. H, iSteadman Ralph W Chase left this week for his home In Mlddletteld, Conn., for a visit. l)r and Mrs Maurice Clarke have as their guest, the letter's aunt. Mis 11. V. Tresise, of Loudon, England. C. U. Lewis, of Atlanta, spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and J?lra. Julian Graham. Miss Nancy Walts, of Winthrop, spent last week end with her parents, Mr. und Mrs. E. C. Watts. 1 Jerome UofTer, Jr.. of Georgia Tech, Atlanta, spent the spring holktyyjt with his parents here. Mr, and Mrs. H. C. Rraslngton and children, of Charlotte, visited rotar lives here last week end. Miss Tbelnia Flowers of Charlotte, spent the week end with her parents here. Mrs. E. I). Blakeney, of Washing ton L). C., is SptiMtilllg tills "* her home here. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Rodgers and young son, of Heunettsvllle, were the week etui guests of Mrs. Rodgers parents, Mr. and Mrs. \N . H. Hailo. Mrs. J M. Jennings, of Winnsboro, attended the Davis Clarke wedding Sunday morning and visited her sister. Mrs. Virginia W. Clarke. Mrs. Victoria Lipscomb and grand daughter. Harriett Loiterer, of Charleston. are the guests of Mrs. H. 8. Stead man. Mr and Mrs. J. W. Sanders and children, of Henderson. N C., were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs 1 R. E. Chewnlng. Mr and Mrs. H. K. Hallett. of Char . lotte, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Hal lett's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lindsay. Mrs. J. L. Williford is visiting the Spencer McMasters at I'awley's Is-! land Dr. Williford, and son, Lantye. J will join t he in for the week end. Misses Allene Helk, Hetty Gettys. Elsie Claire Redfearn. Marleda Iter--! tor. Dorothy Sarratt and I^ottD . Stnyrl attended the Heta club meet j ing in Columbia last week end. Mrs. J. L. Gillis and Miss Gertrude I Gillis spent the week end with the former's sister. Mrs. J. B. MendenhaO, -TTr CT^er:?STrsTTTendenhaii accompaniod them home for a two weeks visit. Mr. and Mrs. James Blakeney. and daughter. DeVries. of Winston-Salem, N. C.. are arriving today to spend the week end with Mr. Blakeney's sister. Miss Lai Blakeney. John Harman. of Rlainfleld, N. J., a student at Cnion Theological Seminary. New York, spent he spring holidays with his aunt, Miss Helen Harman. Miss Catherine Myers was at home Easter with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. I'sher Myers. She had as her guests Miss Sara Ferguson, of Batesburg; Miss Mildred Williamson, of Aiken; Miss Doris Vaughn, of Martinville. Va. Miss Caroline Nelson, student at Winthrop college, visited her parents, Mr and Mrs. Joseph Nelson last week end and had as her guests Miss Jeannette Corbett, of Anderson and Miss Margaret Sanders, of Dillon. Mrs T. J. Kirkland had as lier guests Easier week end Mr. and Mrs. L. A Kirkland. of Ne,w \ ork City . Mr and Mrs Adickes Kirkland. of Hogansville, C.a ; Mr. and Mrs. James Sanders, of Florence. Mrs A R Sarratt had as her guests last week end Mrs. Nat Alexander and daughter, Eloise. of Charlotte. On Sunday, Nat Alexander and son, Miss Elva Ann Ransom and Reed Sarratt, jr of Charlotte, were down for the day. . ^ Mr and Mrs J. J Cunningham were guests of friends in Camden on Wednesday. They were enroute to their summer home in Great Barrlugton. Mass . after a season spent at Miami Beach. Florida For more than thirty years Mr and Mrs. Cunningham were connected with the Court Inn management in Camden and have a host of friends here who were glad to see them again Among those attending the DavisClarke wedding here on Easter were: Mr and Mrs l-aw rent e Feeble*. Bishopvill'.; Mrs R W Whit-. Mrs. j M Jennings, of Wmnsiwv, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Richard* and, j daughter. Mrs 1 1' M''Kaet of :.ioj erfy Hill; -Mr and Mrs Morgan Sauls Und daughter. Virginia Sauis. of Manning Grace Church Services Services as announced by the Rector Dr Maurice l^arke. for C.r.re Episcopal chunh, Sunday, April 24. will be Holy communion at X a rhurrh srbooi at f< 45; morning prayer and sermon at 11:15 I he choir will sing "King of Kings." Drive To Continue To Raise Quota; While the regular period for the official drive to raise funds for the Cripple^ Children's Society of South Carolina expired on blaster Sunday.' the fact that tho county quota of $400 1 was not. reached, the committee in , charge of the Kershaw chapter ts con-' tinning the drive until the amount is lathed Cp to date the total receipts] amount to $224.25. Tho funds raised in the drive are I uaed for physical, mental, vocational and splrltuui rehabilitation of crippled bo>s and girls of /ndlgent parents. There are some sixty odd cases of crippled children on the records of the health department but this does ad by any means represent the total lu the county The work this society Is doing is worthy of the consideration and support of every man, woman and child In Kershaw county Fvcn If the contribution Is but a dime or a nfckle, or | even a penny. If everybody helped In J the fund, thesy poOr unfortunate children who are so crippled they canuot get around uml cannot work would 1 have the Joy of living made possible lor them. I Kvery child has the right to tho body modern science can help it to secure; the best mind modern education can provide; tho best training modern vocational guidance can give I?the best position in life with its physical condition perfected as best it may be, will permit and the best opportunity for spiritual development which its environment affords. The members of the Kershaw chapter, consisting of A. Sum Karesh, as chairman; Miss Faith deLoach, F. N. McCorkle, Frank H. Heath, Mrs. Mareuert Mayfleld. John K. deLoach. C. (i Kornegay, Rev. Hryce Herbert, J. H. McLeod, I)r A W. Humphries and Miss Virginia Haile are hopeful to see Kershaw county make good on the quota sought LAST SOJJTH CAROLINA NEGRO CONGRESSMAN DIES Charleston, April 9?Thomas Lzekiel Miller, last surviving negro member of congress from South Carolina, died yesterday. He was SS years old. Miller, a Republican, served from September 24. 1S90 to March 3, 1S91. He ran for re-election in 1S91 but was defeated. He served a number of years in the state legislature. He took a leading part in establishing the state college at Orangeburg anil was its president for sixteen years. He was born in Ferrebeville. Beaufort county, attended the publicschools in Charleston and Hudson, N V., and was graduated from Lincoln I'niversity, Chester county .Pennsylvania. Wants?For Sale LOST?One small goiu cross with chipped diamond. Lost somewhere in city Saturday. April 10. Find?-r will please take same to Bakery _ Jar-., rewa nl.?Eluc-trik A4-a4d?Ba-ke- Sh <p. Camden. S O Osb FOR RENT?A furnished bedroom. Apply 1201 Fair Street, Camden, S. C 6 pd.| NITRATE OF SODA -We are the headquarters for Nitrate of Soda. We carry large stocks of Old St>le. Arc adian a n d Champion Brand Soda. We also have some NitratePotash Southern Cotton Oil Company. Camden. S C. 0-7 sb. CHRYSANTHEMUM?Plants for sale ?eighty-five kinds. For further information write R. G. Bryant, Pineville. N. C. 4-8pd FOR SALE?Play house for children. Is in good conditio!! and will sell for $o. Apply Mrs. Hubert Wilson, Lyttleton street, Camden. S. C. r.-7sb FOR RENT ? Five room house on I west side Highland avenue. Freshly painted, inside and out Price $2?) per month Call William L. Goodale. Phones 193 or 130. 4-0sb APARTMENT FOR RENT?On Fair Street. Completely furnished living room, dining room, two bedrooms. bath and kitchen. Best section.?Shannon Realty Company, Crocker Building, Phone 7 4tf LIME?Most of the land in Kershaw County needs lime. We can supply you with it in 100 pound and 200 pound bags. Southern Cotton Oil Company. Camden, S C. 6-7 sb FOR RENT?Five room house on west side Highland avenue. Freshly painted, inside and out. Price $20 per month. Call William L. Goodale. Phones 193 or 136 4-6sb CHICKS, CHICKS, CHICKS ?Each Tuesday and Friday. All popular breeds. Graves Hatchery, Pageland. S. C. Phone 2242 1 tf. FOR RENT?HOMES Seven room furnished house. Two baths, steam heat. Moderate rental. North Lyttleton street. Very desirable home. I-akeview avenue. Six rooms and sleeping porch Attractive apartment, four rooms and bath Completely furnished, including electric refrigerator. Location on Fair street. Nice apartment of three or four rooms. Private ^bath and kitchen Location on north Fair street SHANNON REALTY COMPANY Crocker Building Camden. S. C. HOMES FOR bALE?Many desirable ho mis in all sections of town. Get price# and term# lie win*' and buy now while prices are low See Shannon Realty Company, Phone 7, Camden. 3. C. 49sb SHOES ? For shoe rebuilding and repairing caH at the Red Boot Shop, next door Express OITice> 619 Rutledge street, Abram M Jones, Pro prietor. Camden. S. C 8pd FARMS FOR SALE?We have valuable farm lands In all sections of the county at most reasonable prices. Some real bargains among them. See Shannon Realty ComI pany, Phone 7, Camden, S. C. 49ab CARPENTER AND BUILDER?Before you decide who should do your a<uy class of carpentry work?outwork, telephone John S. Myers, for side or Inside. All work guaranteed. specialize in cahinets and screening. Any kind of furniture repaiwwL I soHclt your patronage Telephone 268, John S. Myers, 81J Church street. Camden. S. C. JHHf Notice of Meeting C K McCaskill. president of the Antioch Democratic club gives notice that the club will meet on Saturday. April 23. at 4 p m . for the purpose of reorganizing. All members are urged to be present. I FOR SHERIFF I am announcing myself as a candidate for re-election to the ofTice of Sheriff of Kershaw county, and wish the support of the people. If re-elected I promise to give the same service that has been the custom of this office since my incumbency. Respectfully yours, J. H. McLEOI> ! FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE In this, my announcement for reelection as Probate Judge for Kerple for my first term. In asking for their support for the second term. I pledge continued faithful service to them in the duties of the office. Yours respectfully. N. C. ARJiETT FOR TREASURER To the Voters of Kershaw County: i I hereby announce myself as a. can-i didate for the office of Treasurer for Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. I will greatly appreciate your support MRS. KATE B. BETTYS FOR TREA8URER i To the Democratic voters of Ker- " shaw county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Treasurer of Kej-shaw County, and if again hon- ! ored with the office, I pledge the people that I will continue to serve them with fidelity and consideration. Very respectfully, C. JOB OUTLAW ~ FOR AUDITOR " i I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Auditor for Kershaw County, subject ' 1 to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. I will greatly appreciate your support. Verv respectfully yours, FRED E. OGBURN. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Auditor for Kershaw county, and if re-elected 1 promise the same courteous and ef- , flcient conduct of the duties of that office, and will appreciate the support of the voters of the county. Respectfully yours, 13. E. SPARROW FOR MAGISTRATE Tq the voters of DeKalb Townships 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate of DeKalb Township. I shall appreciate your support in the coming primary. Yours respectfully. W. L. STOKES ' FOR MAGISTRATE To the Voters of DeKalb Township: 1 respectfully announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the ofI fice of Magistrate of DeKalb Towni ship, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Your support will be highlv appreciated/ J C. E. DAVIS OTH GREYHOUND terminay Phone 249 East DeKalb St. Camden. 8. C. 'y/'Z-and the biggest bargain In travel -the GREYHOUND SUPER-COACH Chersw $ .85 Augusta $ 1.75 Charlotte 1.15 Charleston. S. C. 2.00 Wtnston-Salem . . 2.40 Richmond 4 90 Asheville 2.95 Chas'ton. W. Va. 7.25 Miami 9.80 Los Angeles 36.45 Big EXTRA Savings oa Round Trip Tkkats [ Garden Needs I Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose, Sprinklers, Hose I Nozzles, Vigoro, Rakes, Hoes, Spades . . . You will find in our store these and many other items to beautify your Lawn and Garden. We also have Poisons of all kinds for the Bugs and Insects. Pay our store a visit and look over our complete stock of Hardware. Here you will find I Quality Goods. PROMPT SERVICE FAIR PRICES ? Barringer Hardware Company . 1 PHONE 21 1 Csrr.dsn, South Carolina s . KitnumBt! Get a Genuine General Electric Refrigerator SAVE MORE IN MORE WAYS I When you buy a General || I Electric you don't spend s I 1938 models of this re- JLJ frigerator that started a new iO "?av? wave" in America! I All-Steel Cabinets Stainless Steel Super-Freezers Sliding Shelves Hew Fast-Freezing Quick-Trays I | that release two ice cubes I I or a travful in seconds and ' I without waste. Fj Temperature Control, Deft; frosting Switch, ThermomI eter, Automatic Light, I Vegetable Drawers, Chiller L~ Tray are all features of the r"~ new deluxe G-E cabinets. 5 TRIPLE-THRIFT UNIT with Oil Cooling a Save A LI Ways! t Check the multiple uv- ? ings of the new General I Electric! Look at the price ? tags, compare values! And we believe you will j choose a General Electric! Burns & Barrett Hardware Company PHONE 94 V CAMDEN, S- C ^ i IS