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This 6-Foot McCormick-Deering Combine Is a Great Buy There are a lot of farmers around here who need a combine to cut and thresh their small grain, soybeans, etc. The low-priced, 6-foot McCorinick-Deering No, 60 gives you big combine sturdiness, threshing efficiency, and long life in a machine that doesn't carry a pound of needless weight. Stop in and let's talk over this International Harvester Quality Product, WHITAKER & CO. Rutledge Street Camden, S. C. Discontinue Passenger Service The Seaboard Air Lino announces Ihe discontinuance, April 30, of passenger service on the HartBvllleIHBhopville-Sumter branch line. The juagenKcr patronage of the branch Hoe has been inconsiderable for quite (whiie and the discontinuance of serrice will be no great Inconvenience [o the public.?Sumter Dally Item. ~ FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one nonth from this date, on Monday, lune 2, 1738, W. R. Zemp will make to be Probate Court of Kershaw Cour.ty lis final return as Administrator, do Jonis non, c. t. a. of the estate of F. Leslie Zemp, deceased, and on the anie date he will apply to the said ?ourt for a final discharge as said tdmlnistrator, de Ronis non, cum tesamento annexo. N. C. ARNETT, ludge of Probate for Kershaw County Camden, S. C., May 2, 1738. FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on Saturday, May 14, 1938, William Shannon Nellon, Executor, will make to the Prolate Court of Kershaw County his fllal return as Executor of the Estate if Camilla A. Shannon, deceased, and in the same date he will apply to the laid Court for a final discharge as aid Executor. N. C. ARNETT, 'udge of Probate for Kersnaw County Camden, S. C., April 14, 1938 NEGRO DIES IN CHAIR FOR SLAYING CHARLESTON OFFICER Columbia, April 29.?A mumbled prayer on his Hps, Benjamin Rivers, 46-year old Charleston negro, paid with his life in the electric chair this morning tor the slaying of Detective Purse A. Wansley July 14, 1936. Stato penitentiary officials said the actual execution was the shortest on record, only two minutes and 56 seconds elapsing from the time the current was shot through River's body by State Electrician Sam B. Cannon until Dr. L. H. Jennings pronounced him dead. "Tell mother and father 1 will meet them in Heaven," Rivers told a guard just before he was led from his cell in death row to execution chamber. His last quarter hour was spent' singing hymns. Rivers was convicted September 26, 1936, and sentenced to death by .circuit Judge M. M. Mann. An appeal to the supreme court failed. The state pardons board had a plea for clemency for the condemned man under consideration since Tuesday but made no recommendation. Detective Wansley was killed in Charleston when he accosted Rivers and copanion, Isiah Brown, who had been reported as being involved in a quarrel. Brown, named as an accomplice, is now serving a life sentence. Miss Florence Azalea Queen Charleston, April 2H.?Miss Dorothy Moore, of Florence, was crowned lust night as queen of the fifth annual Azelea festival which brought Vice President Garner and other federal officials to Charleston. Miss MtK>re won over Mlas Auder*, son (Helen Hill); Miss Camden (Margaret Laud); Miss Greenville (Helens Ansaldo); Miss Spartanburg (Char-1 lotto Walker); MIsh Holly Hill (Fran* ces Colvln); Miss Sumter (Mary Lxmlse Huff); Miss Clinton (Margaret Shealy); and Miss Suminerville (Eugenia Muses). > j During the coronation ceremony, Mlas Elizabeth West, of Spar tun burg, the 1937 Azalea queen, wa? escorted to the raised golden throne. She was followed by Miss Charleston (Margaret Fell Lyon) and nine members of her court. Mayor Burnet It, Maybank, of Charleston, crowned the new queen and Mayor 1?. 11. Owens, of Columbia, plac\ ed the robe 011 her shoulders. Met With Mrs. Godwin The Malvern Hill Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. H. C. Godwin, beHutlflcajjjon chairman, Wednesday, April 27, at 4:30 o'clock. The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Mrs. Will Denton, in absence of our president. Mrs. Cliff Smith, who has been ill for some time. Mrs. H. T. lxjvette had the devotional, followed by the Lord's prayer, repeated in unison. Then the secretary, Mrs. Troy Denton called the roll, read minutes ami transacted other business. Eighty-five per cent of members were present with two new members, and two visitors?one from this community and one from Columbia. We were very glad to have them meet with us. In the absence of MIsb Fewell, who couldn't bo with us until b o'clock, the finance chairman, Miss Lucile Robinson discussed various ways of making money, and when you think about it, there is so very many different ways. "Where there is a will, there Is a way." Then the County Concil of Farm Women held In Bcthseda Presbyterian Church Sunday school rooms Saturday, April 23, was the next topic, everybody discussing it with enthusiasm, voting it the best yet. Mrs. Will Denton then read a very beautiful poem on "Building a Nation." Miss Fewell arrived and we all settled back to enjoy her Inspiring talk on "Hints to the Shoppers." But first, she gave us our picture or the- TnonlB, | "The Music Lesson," by Gerard Terjborch, a Dutch artist, which reveals ! the artist a master of painting. Next, j In order was our garden letters for the month, which contains helpful Information each one should know on what and when to plant. Then, she gave us some phamphlets on ' I* lrst Aid for Rips and Tears"; "Wise Buying of Utility Clothing"; "Honey Re| celpes"; and "How to Make Cookies, all of which is very useful. No, the subject of the month, "HintB to the Shoppers," Miss Fewell gave us many excellent points in buying ready-made ] garments and In materials. In buy! Ing ready-made clothing, one should ! check seams, stitching, reinforce! ments, finishes and fabrics, support(ing manufactures giving definite in: formation as to materials ahd colors. I In selecting materials one should examine shrinkage labels and color fast guarantees, asking questions of sales persons when In doubt and do not buy when answers are unsatisfactory. Advised us to shop early and avoid ; crowded shops and weary sales peo'pie. Miss Fewell advised Shopping with a sales person you know, as they 'know your likes and dislikes, and he or she will take an interest In satist fylng the shopper. The hostess, assisted by her young daughters, Misses I Annie Mae, Neta and Betty Godwin, 'served a delicious lunch, consisting of pink iced cakes, sandwiches and grape jjuice, carrying out the lovely color scheme of the living room with Its profusion of pink roses, pink and purple verbena. j The meeting adjourned to meet 'with Miss Lucile Robinson In May. GEORGE THOMP8ON 8TUCKEY DIE8 AT BISHOPVILLE HOME Blshopvllle, April 29.?George T. Stuckey, 35, died suddenly at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a heart attack. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Clara Moe Stuckey, and two children, Kitty and Henry; three brothers, Dr. Henry J. Stuckey, of Bamberg; M. S. Stuckey, of Florence; and J. E. Stuckey, of Chester; his step-mother. Mrs. Irene Stuckey, of Asheville, N. C. - Mr. Stuckey trad been clerk in the Blshopvllle postoffice for 16 years and was the son of a former postmaster, J. Ed Stuckey. His death came as a distinct shock to the community in which he was held In htfh?eeteem. May Garden Party The a"?uel garden party sponsored by circle number two of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church, will be held on Friday afternoon, May (. at the Rectory from 4 to t PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR I OBSERVANCE OF "POPPY DAY" Preparation* for (ho observance of Poppy 1 >**y. Saturday, May 28, are bo- i Ing completed by the Uoroy Beik Post ] Pull of (ho Amerlcun Uegion Auxll < iary, Mrs. I>ess Goodale. unit preal | dent, announced today Arrangements i I are being directed by Mra. Alfred Mc- i laiod, chairman of (he Poppy Day i couitulttee, assisted by a largo corps of workers from the unit Plans uro i being developed to distribute memo- I rial popples in every part of the city i "Honor the World War dead and 1 aid the war's living victims, Is the meaning of the memorial poppy," said Mra. Goodale. "The poppy, which 1 bloomed so strikingly among the 1 trenches and battle graves in Prance 1 and Belgium, became the flower of 1 the dead during the war. Kver since I the war it has been worn In all English-speaking countries annually as an Individual tribute to the men who I gave their lives In the conflict. | "The little red flower takes added significance from the fact that It is made 6y the war disabled, and that It contributes to the welfare of the disabled men and the dependent families of veterans. Everyone who wears a poppy on Poppy Day, not only Is showing remembrance and honor for the men who died In the war, but Is giving help to those who Btill ure bearing the burdens of the war In suffering, privation and loHt opportunities. All contributions made for the flowers will go to support the rehab ] ilitatlon and welfare work of the I-e-| glon and Auxiliary which means so much to the disabled veterans and the families of the dead and disabled, j "The women of l^eroy Belk Post Unit are making great efforts for a successful Poppy Day this year and are hoping that everyone in Camden' will catch the spirit of the day, and will join with them in 'honoring the' dead and aiding the disabled.' " CONVERSE COLLEGE TO HOLD REUNION AT COMMENCEMENT f Spartanburg, May 2 . ? Commenceintuit week end at Converse college, May 27-80, 1088. features many events >f Internal to the ^lumnuo on Its program Visiting members will bo till lertuiuod by the college during that i lino ami speelal functions hnve boon !>iaitnod for varloua group*. All will bo guests at a toa on Krllay, May 27, at 4 p. m? given by the local alumnae In the college parlors is the first event of the commencement week end. Saturday, May 28, will be Alumnae Day, and on that day the annual business meeting of the General Alumnae Association will take place At 1 p. m the annual alumnae luncheon will be held In the college dining hull The guest speaker of the occasion will he Miss Kebecca Wilson, wlu> for thirty years was principal of one of the largest schools in Hungchow, China, and Is a slater of I)r. B. K Wilson, tlrst president of Converse. Although all of the alumnae will be the guests of tho collego for all or part of tho commencement week end, there are certain classes which uro scheduled for special reunions. Among these, with their president, uro; 1937, Katherine Kennedy, Camden, S. C.; 1934, Mrs. 3/ K. Morse, Jr., (Kmily Bills), Now York City; 1930, Dolly Singleton, Camden. MOTOR ACCIDENT PUT8 TWO KERSHAW LADS IN HOSPITAL i Two Kershaw school boys were seriously injured last week when the car on whose running board, It is said, I they were riding, was In collision with' another vehicle In the center of the j town. Buddy Gardner, the most seriously hurt, was rushed to the Camden hospital where it was found that his pelvlH was crushed, In addition to J other severe internal Injuries. Reports received lato Saturday say that, h 1h condition was considered extremely grave. Hobby Cook, was also taken to the Camden hospital where he is reported to have sustained a compound fracture of the leg and lacerations of tiie body. Mrs. Hoy-Adams was the driver of the car on which the boys wore riding and the operator of the other motor was A. L. Gardner, reports state highway patrolman Walter Hell, who was formerly on duty in Lancaster Is said to have Investigated the case and so far as Is known, no logul action has been taken pending the outcome of the Gardner lad's injuries.?Lancaster News. Both the New York Times and the Hernld-Trlbune have raised the retail prices for their papers from two to I f s Camden Theatre FRIDAY and SATURDAY, MAY 6 and 7 Out* of the tnoHt fascinating and oxiltliiK stories ever screened "TEST-PILOT" with riark liable, Myrntt Ixty and Spencer Tracy MONDAY and TUESDAY, MAY 9 and 10 Hette Davis and Henry Fonda "JEZEBEL" The sweetest kiss In Dixie. The wickedest heart In the world. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Victor Mcl?uplen and l,ouiso llovlck "THE BATTLE OF BROADWAY" Added: Popular Silence. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 12, 13, 14 The most talked about picture ever Aimed? "SNOW WHITE AND SEVJEN DWARFS" Admission, Adults 30c; children 15c, LOOK SONNY, DEM ) BOYS IS PUTTIN' OUT % NATCHEL SOPV/j ~ _ Nothing takes the .place of a good side dressing with Natural Chilean Nitrate of Soda ? "Natchel Sody", as Uncle Natchel calls it Like children, crops need lots of food when they really start to grow. That's why it is so important to side dress your crop with Natural Chilean Soda ? to sypply quick acting nitrogen just when it is needed. Chilean Nitrate is valuable not only as a source of nitrogen, hut also to furnish or build up a reserve of small amounti of other plant food elements naturally blended with it. I Natchelly blended . . . daft do secrut," tays Uncle Natchel i [bcth guaranteed 16% withobewj NATURALA CHILEAN f: toTR&TS op SODA THfi NATURAL SIDE DRESSER I SJ31, I .A .MMiia Hfr' "a- -4^Ufr<r- - iwORLD'sTflJIR GOOD-WILL CAR^ 11 BOLLS INTO TOWN ON 11D. S^ROY i Complete Motorcade of 49 Cars 1 equipped with Sensational Safety . Tires that Stop 4 to 223 Feet Quicker It is a signal honor that Royal Master Tires have been chosen from among all tire^, to carry this great good-will World's Fair Motorcade to our fj State and to its sister States in the Union. 'I Officially directed by the U. S. Tire Field Engij neering Force these cars will travel a distance of more than five trips around the world?and every mile will be a safer mile, guarded by the matchless stopping power and skid control of U. S. Royal Master Tires. Let us give your car this extra safety, obtainable only in Royal Masters. k ^ fee. CENTRAL SERVICE STATION Wednesday, May 11, at 11 A. M. Phone 148 CAMDEN, S. C. 24-Hour Service When the World's Fair Good-Will Cars come to Camden * ' Wednesday, May 11, they will be using exclusively Texaco - r> ' ^ " " ' t f Fire Chief Gas and Havollne Motor Oil Wax Free. \ 5 . ..i , ^ ? - - gj JOHN S. DAVIDSON, Consignee. 11 - ? - - ?'.T. T~7*1). '.KSaija t