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" The Camden chronicle ' - - ? ' <v \? r-? mm _ - VOLUME 50" * \ ??... ? ... ??p- if CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUNA^IUPAY, JUNE 17, 1938 ^ NUMBER 14 ^ Senate Campaign Opens At Sumter 11 ! 11 (Tuesday's Sumter Item) The campaign for the Democratic nomination for Uhited States senator opened at the Sumter county court fcouso this morning with a capacity crowd. The court room was filled to overflowing and many stood in the aisles and at the back of the room. The meeting was presided over by County Chairman H. Q. Ostfeen and the invocation ?was pronounced by Rev. K. W. Reynolds. ~'Tho crowd heard a brief statement from Solicitor Frank A. MlLeod, unopposed for re-election. Andrew J. Bethea, of Columbia, candidate for congress from the Second district, was given ten minutes and spent his time attacking the record of Congressman Fulmer, who is busy at hlr desk at Washington. Edgar A. Brown, of^Barnwell, was the first senatorial candidate to speak. After referring to his early days In Sumter as a member of the fire department, he lashed out at both of the candidates* attacking them on the |records they have made in Washington and in Columbia. "I entered this race to win," he said. "I had been assured that the national Democratic administration in Washington would not interfere with the 6outh Carolina campaign." The Barnwell candidate, who unsuccessfully opposed Smlth^ln 1926, said he entered the contest "to give South Carolina the benefit of another active and positive place In the present Democratic administration." "I express the belief, too," he added, "that no more rubber stamp, yesmsfn. or coat tall-hanger could accomplish the desired alms. "In the Democratic party and administration councils, I will represent the South Carolina point of view." Brown scoffed at Johnston for having announced his candidacy frpm the White House steps. ? "Washington," he said, "Is a place where uiily a smart man has a chance to do any good, a man who has proved he can accomplish things, not a man whose.career had been notorious for unfulfilled promises, which were made through utter stupidity, or for the sake of demagogic deception of thetjieople he was calling upon to place trust In him." "So far as I know," Brown assert; ed, "the only thing In South Carolina which Olin Johnston has controlled as he absolutely saw fit was the state constabulary, and what know about the constabulary discredits Its master to the extent of being a major public scandal, a scandal which is . toiiig to be a major issue in the race for a new governor. Another accusation launched at the governor by Brown was that he had taken credit for accomplishments of the legislature. Brown vigorously criticized Smith on the ground that the senate had opposed various "New Deal" measures. Johnson launched himself at once upon the out-and-out New Deal campaign he had promised. "Shall the people of South Carolina elect a United States senator to represent the most Democratic state In the union who Is antagonistic to the leader of the party," he asked, "or one who will actively support the principles and policies of the Democratic administration and uphold the hands of fearless leader, Frankl:n IMano Roosevelt? "Yes. friends, I talked to him iRoosevelt> and he has your interest at h.;>rt. "When I go to Washington, I go to Rct- him but did those who criticized tte for announcing from Washington cv>:i eet jo aee him?" ' The governor listed as benefits this state has received from *thja Roosevelt ^ministration: The Buzzard ROost Power project, rural electrification, CCC < amps, about thirty armories, social security, unemployment comPensa;ion. a stable banking system, twelve state parks, Jobs vfor unemPlo>H through PWA and WPA, the to?8t far-reaching building and . Improvement programs ever known in ^^ htsrorr or SOQIll' CttroliiiH:for state tostitutions, and the Bantee-Cooper J*?*er and navigation development. Te'l me. wouldn't it be to your ad**ntagre to have somebody up there forking with him and cooperating ?lth him?" he asked. ^ Tf I'm your senator, I won't be a nothing senator. * I haven't been * do-nothing governor. I've done a too much for some of them," *id, listing what ha said were lavements of "the cotton Will boy ^ the son of the tenant farmer who (Continued on Page Three) Club Asks Aid For Nutrition Camp With an excellent attendance and the uauul amount of lntereat on the part of those members present, a very enthusiastic meeting was held on Tuesday. The club, acting us sponsor for the Nutrition Camp again this year, wishes to advise the public pertaining to some facts relative to same. The camp as heretofore will be made possible only through the leniency and generosity of those lndividauls and organizations who desire to have a part in thigjstlng about one hundred boys and girls of the city and county who are not fortunato enough to enJoy a great many luxuries and pleasures. The ago limit for children who will be admitted to the camp Is 10 to 12 years lncluslvo. The tijne and'number of children have not been definitely decided upon and will necessarily depend largely on the amount of funds secured. At present, the indications are thai Lhia will be the only opportunity which will be extended to the public this summer for such a purpose since the funds for other camps for boys and girls were secured from other sources. Tho^commlttoe in charge is composed of thl following: Dewey J. Creed, chairman, Lawrence Walluau, Joe E. McKaln, J. JHenry McLeod and I)r. A. W. Humphries. This committee respectfully solicits your hearty cooperation and support both moral and financial for this worthwhile undertaking for the community. Senate Candidates Here Next Tuesday The'three candidates for the United States senate will speak at the Camden school ^auditorium on Tuesday, June 21, at 11 a. m. J. Team Gettys, county chairman, wlim preside. The campaign opened at"Sumter on Tuesday with an estimated attendance of 1 500. So far the senatorial campaign seems to be overshadowing the gubernatorial campaign with Its eight entrants. Those in the race for the United States senate are: Veteran Senator E. D.^Smith, of Lynchburg, seeking reelection; State Senator Edgar A. Brown, of Barnwell; and Governor Olin D. Johnston, of Columbia. Mrs. Janie Croft Of Bethune Dies Mrs. Janle Mae Croft, 22, of Bethune, died Tuesday night at the Camden hospital a(ter an illness of three weeks. She is survived by her husband, C. L. Croft; one daughter. Betty; her father, F. R. Hall, Cassatt; two brothers, Roscoe and Jacob Hall, Cassatt; one sister, Mrs. Neta Stokes, Camden. FuneraP'services were conducted at Sandy Grove Methodist church at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. W. V. Jerman and the Rev. Bryce Herbert. Interment followed in the churchyard. v ] Baptist Church Sunday schooy at 10 o'clock, with V. J. Rector, superlntehdent, in charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston, at 11.15 a. m. and 8:30 p. in. Morning subject: "Father's Responsibility." Evening subject: "Noah and the Ark." Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:30. B. T. U. Sunday evening at 7:15. The picture is the third of the Bible series, "Noah and the-Ark." It will be shown Just before the preaching service. As next Sunday, June 10 is Father's Day, fathers and sons are Invited to sit together in church and occupy the middle pews. The public is cordially Invited to attend all services of this church. Vacation 8chool ? On Monday morning, June 20, at 8:30 the first session of a two week's Vacation Church school will be held at Bethesda Presbyterian church. The school will bo under the direction of the ?3ferr Rev. A. Douglas McArn. aJslsTea Us TKISa NaflRTy Snyder. of the~Pre?byterian Assembly's Training School at Richmond, Va., and by a group of helpers In the local church. The'school is open to children beginning with age 4 and including all high school pupils. A cordial welcome is extended to all chUdren in the community to attend this school and there is no charge involved. Grace Church ervlcea The services for Sunday, Juno It will be as follows: Holy Communion service, 8 a. m-j morning prayer and sermon by the rector, 11:15. Children are nrged to attend with pdrents. Farm WomeitGo To, Council at Winthrop1 The eighteenth annual suasion of the State Council of Farm Womsn < which began a; Winthrop College on i Monday, June 6, came to a success- i fui close Saturday morning with the i leaving of the 296 women and 281 Four*H girla, delegates from the for- < ty-six counties in the state. Among i the highlights of this convention was ! the gardenr school conduoted by Mrs. Fletcher P. Crown, of Decatur, Georgia. Interesting yJud* inspiring lectures were given throughout the week , by prominent speakers selected from a wide field. . The election of officers came on Tuesday afternoon and the following were elected: Mrs. Undrum Sollars, of Pauline, president; Mrs. K. E. Hayle, of Eastover, first vice president; Mrs, J. F. Falrey, of Fort Motte, second vice president and Mrs. R. Pratt Henderson, of Ninety-Six secretary; Mrs. ftouglaB Edwards, ofj Union, treasurer. Mrs. T. E. Hook.^ of Lexington, was named central district director. Delegates attending from Kershaw county were Mrs. Team Gettys, Mrs. O. J. Smyrl, Mrs. Curtis Ogburn, Mrs. John I^aney, Sr., and Miss Lucille Robertson. Those attending on Tuesday were Mrs. Kate B. Gettys, president of the county council of Farm. Women; Mrs. Sam Treusdale, Mrs.| Shelby Treusdale and Miss Nancy i Nelson. Senator Brasington Quits Senate Race In a letter to The Chronicle ad-, dressed "To the Cltiztms of Kershaw' County," Dr. S. F. Brasington announces his withdrawal from the senate race as follows: "After due consideration of myi physical health and the earnest pleading of my own family, I hereby with-! draw from the senate race. I wish to1 assure you of my appreciation of your! confidence and friendship. Four years. ago I became the Senator of Kershaw county, realizing my responsibility, and I say to you now I did my very! best at all times to represent the ctt-j izens of Kershaw county and the, state as whole as I saw It for the; best interest of all. One thing I did, I was at the Job in my place and real-! ized what it was all about. Wishing each and every one a happy and prosperous year, I am very respectfully, S. F. Brfftington, M. D." | POPULAR CAMDEN BOY LEAVES j TO ENTER NAVAL ACADEMY Jack Vlllepigue, son of Mr. and, Mrs. John M. Vlllepigue, leaves on; Sunday for Annapolis where he will enter the United States Naval Academy. Jack was graduated from the Camden high school In the'class of 1938 and the following Is taken from the school paper, "The Bulldog": "One of the most brilliant boys( ever to graduate from Camden High, is Jack Vlllepigue. He is finishing] his fifth year, having taken an extra; year voluntarily. He has won honors j several times, both In scholastic and In athletic achievements. He has en-( tered into several sports such as foot ball, baseball, basket ball and tennis. Until he left for Marlon Institute he! was editor-in-chief of The Bulldog. His latest achievement is an appointment to Annapolis Naval Academy, which he will enter in June. We know Jack tan be depended upon to make a success and Camden High will always remember hlfn for both his athletic and scholastic achievements." Forty-three of the bakeries at Seattle. Wash., were closed when employes went on a strike, stopping the production of 200,000 loaves per day. Plans are underway for the cooperative establishment of 800 Austrian refugee families in California. First Cotton Bloom Reported The first cotton bloom brought in to tllis' office was on Tuesday, June 14. It was picked by J. G. Richards, Jr., from his farm in the West War teree section of the connty. On Wednesday, June 15, W. P. McOulrt reported one picked from bis fields south of the city of Camden. It is singular that last year Mr. McGulrt also brought one .Into ns oh June IB. R. E. Stevenson and George W. Brunson each reported blooms from the Boykin section last year on June Cotton haa had favorable weather me peat few weeks and the fields look Last Play Of Season Court House Tonight With the presentation of the "Night of January 16th," the Haymakers' Guild will clone It h ft rat year of dra matio work. In Ibis, Ita Initial aeasou, the Guild will have produced three plays?"The Tavern," a melodrama; "Good Bye Again," a comedy, and "The Night of January 16th." a murder trial. . The cast of the "Night of January 16th," Is larj^e. and varied, representing some of the best of Camden's dramatically Inclined talent. The trltv1 will be held in the county court house on Friday. June 17th, at 8:30. Admission Is reserved seat, 50 cents; general admission, 50 cents and children 36 cents. Members of the Haymakers' Guild who have not secured their tickets In advance mAy call for them at the ticket office at the court house the evening of the performance. Everyone in Camden will want to witness this vivid. murder trial of the "Night of January 16th." The lawyers, Fred Bryant and Harold Funderburke, plead eloquently and dramatically, with fiery defensive offensive reasoning. John deLoach, as Larry Regan, the good-looking, clever gangster, is a character who adds color to this startling and unpredictable murder trial. First Week Jurors Criminal Court The following Jurors were drawn Tuesday to serve for the first week of the July term of court of general sessions, which will convene on Monday, July 4, with Judge G. Duncan Bellinger presiding: W. L. Stokes, Jr., J. C. Olllls, C. R. Vlllepigue, J. Q. Godwin, C. H. Yates, Jr., A. M. Mcl^eod, Wiley Sheorn, G. T. Little. Jr., C. V. Massabenu, G. W. Campbell, J. E. Moore, T. J. Truesdale, J. E. Eddings, W. T. Roberts, B. C. Goff, G. F. Marshall, of Camden; John M. Croxton, J. H. Sowell, J. S. Tfu^sdale, L. F. Truesdale, H. E. Williams, Jr., B. S. Catoe, Walter Baker, T. J. Hunter, B. F. Roberts, of Kershaw; A. A. Anderson, G. A. West, of Cassatt; R. E. McCasklll, M. A. Clyburn, P. G. McManus, of Bethune; J. A. Bell. James A. Rosborough ,of LugcJff; W. A. Boykln, of Boykin; J. T. Napper, of Westvllle; P. C. Rodgers, of Jefferson; Norman K. Rose, of Blaney. West Wins Williartis Citadel Scholarship John Cari West, a graduate of the Camden high schol this year has been j awarded the Clark Williams four-year scholarship to The Citadel. I^ast year Clark Williams, owner of the beautiful .estate, "The Cedars and the Pines," in this county offered a four-year scholarship to some boy graduating from the Camden high high school each year. Last year the award went to William W. Bates, Jr. This Is Just one of the many scholarships given by Mr. Williams to deserving boys and it will mean much to the boys attending Camden high school to be able to compete for this scholarship. GOVERNOR TALK8 AT 8UMTER CAUCU8, NEGROE8 ARE BARRED (Special to News and Courier) Sumter, Junq 16.?Speaking at a special meeting held for his supporters at the court house here last night. Governor Olin D. Johnston shouted: "I don't run from niggers, I run them from me." About seventy-five negfdes and more than 100 white citizens were gathered in the court house when the governor and his party came In. The meeting had been advertised as a Johnston meeting, with emphasis to one and all to hear "the friend of the working man." One of the governor's party, said to have boon John Dukes, told the audience that the meeting was one: for white Democrats and requested the negroes to withdraw. They did, very Quietly, but it was generally reported -today that they were much annoyed. Governor Johnston prefaced his speech with: "You can guess who got all those negroes to come here." He then gave much the same talk he had made In the mornlhg. Many whites Who had held back when they saw so many negroes in the audience came in after the negroes left. The meeting was quiet and orderly, with a marked lack of eulliertaiin i Dancing School Pleased Audience On last Friday evening the dancing oIhhh of MIsh Margaret laind gave a program at the Halglar Theatre. From the opening number, "Good Evening Everybody," sung ao charmingly by Beverly Bruce, untjl the final "8now White and the Seven Dwarfa," ao popular with all uydleucea, the applause for each number showed how much the gathering approved of the young dancers performances. All the costumes worn were exceptionally pretty and each number was given in such a pleasing manner tiiat it would bo hard lo give credit to any one performer, but an Impersonation of Shirley Temple, In "Rebecca of Sunnybrook .Farm," done by Joyce Nichols, winsome four-year-old lass, of Chester, was tho high light of the show. Her rendition of "An Old Straw Hat' brought her back Boveral times for an encore. Two numbers given by Miss Land and Miss Phyllis Karesh showed much talent and training. Following are those who attend Miss Land's dancing school: Beverly Bruce, Mellta Burley, Bitsy Coxe, Mickey Langston, Janet Lewis, Carolyn Campbell, Mary Nell Campbell, Bobby Langston, Elbert Byrd, Doilald Campbell, Glenn Umoy, Elizabeth Ann Graham, Betty Nettles, Katlna Helens, Jan Bell, Phyllis Karesh, of Camden; Margaret Braswell, of Bothune; Joyce Nichols, Botte WoodB, of Chester; Annolyn Gregory, Kloanor Mobley, Jean Hough, of Kershaw. Miss Land has gone to her home in Chester and tho first of July will go to Asheville to spend ~ several months doing "Little Theatre" work. She expects to return to Camden in September. Blackmon Entry Causes Surprise Twenty-eight year old Dewltt T&lmadge Blackmon, Jr., 1000 Laurens street, Columbia, owner of a tire, oil and gas station at the intersection of Taylor and Sumter streets, became a candidate for governor of South Carolina yesterday when he paid the $400 entrance fee and signed the party pledge. It Is his first, his very first, venture In politics, and his very audacity In announcing for governor Just about took away the breath of older politicians. , "Pin a Democrat," Mr. Blackmon said "and I'm a New Dealer so far as 11 believe the New Deal right, j "I've been thinking of getting Into j politics two years, and Just recently ' decided that now Is fhe time .... ! the time for some new blood( new j young blood to get. New blood, with a sense of honor and of duty, that I will not shirk, that can be depended j>n to perform its duties." When it was suggested that the state constitution provided that a man must be 30 years of age when he entered upon the discharge of the duties of governor, Mr. Blackmon replied, "We never know what we can do until we try. "I consider that I will be In my thirtieth year In case I should be elected." Mr. Blackmon said ho would be 29 In September. Mr. Blackmon is not married; his father is dead, and ho is the oldest i member of the family, which consists of his mother, a brother, about 19, re-i cent graduate of tho high school, and J a little sister, about seven. He waa born In Kershaw county j and has been living In Columbia about fifteen years.?Tuesday's State. Williams Recognized At Culver Culver, Ind., June 11.?David R. Williams, Mulberry Plantation, C&m-j den, was among the fifty-two cadets at the Culver Military academy who] were named in the special commence-! ment promotion order at the conclus-J ldn of commencement exercises held this week. Willis E. Maxson, Wichita ! Fallo, Texas, was promoted to the grade of Cadet Captain and Regimental Commander. Eight captains, twenty-one lieutenants and twenty-six sergeants - were I named in the order. ? Williams was appointed to the grade of lieutenant in the Black Horse Troop. """ He was also named captain-elect of the vanity polo team. ' Bethesda Presbyterian Church ' Sunday. June 19, A. Douglas McArn, pastor. Church school at 10 a. m.; morning worahlp It 11:IS. The public is cordially Caviled to tf&ae aerrum. Planning Ball Game For China Relief Mi'8. John Mullon, chairman for the Chinese Civilian Relief campaign, in thin county la planning to havo a soft* ball game botwon members of the Rotary anil Ktwanls clubs of Camden. All over the nation tonight there will bo balls In the various towns and cltloa given for thia relief project, but inaamuch as the "Trial" is on aj the court house tonight, the date for the ball game will have to be announced later. It la expected that a charge of 26 'cents for adulta and 10 cents for children will be made. Because* spring rice crops have not yet been planted in the Chinese provinces under Japanese military domination, a large part of China will soon be without food and subject to starvation and disease, Nathaniel Peffer, author and lecturer 011 international affairs at Columbia university, declared today In a report on rsllof needs of non-combatant Chinese to the United ' Council for Civilian Relief In China. Mr. Peffer's study, based on personal visits to China and correspondence with colleagues now In the Orient, forms part of an extensive appraisal of China's relief requirements now being conducted by the United Council, of which Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Is chairman. To raise funds the organization Is staging Howl of Rice Parties in more than 1,600 American communities 011 Juno 17. Normally the coastal region of China now under Japanese control "should be planted to rice, the rice that sustains life for a large part of China's 420,000,000 people. There are no crops now, and there will be no food thiB fall and winter," he declared. "Since China is a country that lives straight off the cupboard, there are no reserves. One season without harvest, such as this is bound to be, and there Is nothing ahead but starvation ?unless help comes from without," ho pointed out. Mr. Peffer reported that the cholrea epidemic now raging around Shanghai can be kept in bounds only by medical aid from the outside for those already stricken, and food relief to make "hungered bodies less vulnerable." He concluded his report by declaring, "Never has there been a human situation that calls for generous aid as does this." Willis Huckabee Dies At Camden Willis B. "Huckabee, 63, of West. Watoroe, died at the Camden hospital T Monday. He was a farmer and had resided in ? that section his entire life. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice Huckabee, and the following J sons and daughters: Bob, Longtown; A. T. Blaney; Willie, Branchville; Banyon, and Henry, Charleston; Mrs. Rosa Ford, Mrs. Irene Spure, Longtown; _ Mrs. Mary Ooodale, Mrs. Minnie Windham, Mrs. Kate Meetze, Charleston; Mrs, Bessie Kanlzer, Pennsylvania. Funeral service were held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Ebenezor Methodist church with Interment in the churchyard. Dr. Wlmberly Will Broadcast . On Sunday morning, June 26, Dr. Wlmberly has been Invited to speak for the big Men's Bible Class, which is said to be one of the largest In the state, which meets at the Jefferson hotel. This class Is taught regularly by Dr. R. C. McQuilkin, tlfe president .of Columbia Bible College,In the absence of Dr. McQuilkin, the class supplies teachers. This class meets at 10 a. m., and will be broad- ? casted over WIS. No doubt many of Dr. Wlmberly's friends will want to tune in *nd hear him.?Allendale County Citizen. Doubtless that many of Dr. Wlmberly's Camden friends will want to hear him also. During his pastorate ?; he built up a fine Bible class at the Methodist church here. - ?-*? ' - rr4 Graduates With Honor* Frances Grayson Shaw, M. D., graduated from the Medical College State of South Carolina on June 2, with honors from the school of medicine. He is spending the month or June here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L., C. Shaw, and will leave the first of July for Grady hospital, Atlanta, ^ where he will serve hie Internship.