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COTTON FESTIVAL TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 5th. --Sj The Camden Chronicle | VOLUME 50 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1938 NUMBER 24 ' " ' " " * L ?.. .... I ..L - 1 - J"! 1 . L.1 'J 1 " - - , ' --- I*' ' " ' ' ' : "" " " F"-L U-S5& Home Town Editor Supports Manning To the Editor: There are many cjty folks who foreclose their morton somebody's farm and consider the run-down acreb a liability 1 oetll election year rolls around. Then ' tbey run for office ae a farmer candt date. This correspondent had seen the name of Wyndham Manning listed as _ (?rtiu.p hot aonjAhow ?otiC~ thai he was only another city-farmer who plowed his farm from his desk ul> town. y One spring day, ho decided to And out about the man Sumter county was making such a fuss about. "Where does Wyndham Manning live?" he asked a Sumter policeman. Drive out the Sumter-Columbia paved road about eight miles," he directed, "turn to the right on a dirt road known as the "old Fish road, and Mr. Manning lives about three miles down this dirt road on the left." I found that Wyndham Manning's name was not listed In tho telephone directory and that he had no telephone I drove down a dusty redclay road to his home. The yard was fenced and I had a time driving Into his yard without letting the cattle out of the gate. Mr. Manning was found down at the lot lot in old faded pants, and a shirt wet with perspiration. "I'll be glad to talk with you," he said, "as soon as we get this Job done." From the moment Wyndham Manning spoke to me I was impressed with two things about him. First, I liked the fellow from the start, and second, he showed a certain positive force in his face, his words, and his acts laborers seemed to work with him obediently, but enthusiastically. Soon the task was done and he walked to the house with me, his face wet with sweat and as red as the noon-day sun. I have never talked with a man whom I considered more level-headed, who seemed to have a better knowledge of the problems and pitfalls of all of South Carolina. As we- talked something Inside of me kept saying, "This man Is fair, this is a real man." "But," I said to myself, "I'll see for Bure the stuff he's made of." I asked him a direct question. Quick as a flash I got a specific reply. Then something In me said, "This man Is frank, and open, and positive." We talked about the finances of the, state I know of my own knowledge! the important part Mr. Manning had j played in the legislature in the dark financial days of the depression. But, | would you believe it, he took little ered;:. but gave credit to "many of us" who "pulled together" to wipe out deficit.Returning to Sumter I thought I would look, into the reported excellent finan aT-condltlon of Sumter county. I found there was a cash balance on hand as of July 1, 1937, of D ...'19.53,- that the seven mill levy whic h raised about $50,000.00 annually for county ordinary expenses would be . ilnvinated for 1938. Therefore, with the elimination of, by the state of South Carolina, the state levy on rea. < state, Sumter county taxpayers carry a lighter la* burden than taxpay.-rs of any other county I know of. ! ..-ked John Blanding, the Clerk of County Board of Commissioner* : , what causes he attributed a ? ,.s in the treasury and the j SP f: l financial condition of the co nr. ''I:, my opinion," Mr. Blanding stated. nrm of th.$ main reasons for the prosf-;:? sound financial conditions of 'he i.?unty i8 the fact that during the depp ssion we had a legislative delega'.iu:. with courage enough to drastioa'.ly reduce salaries and appropriation* Things were cut to the bone ln 1*1. 1932, 1933 and 1934, But, Sunr.;- county revenues were made, to exceed their expenditures, for inStan. - in 1934, for ordinary county our revenues were $117, 102 71 and our expenditures were il..;t w,7l These reductions in salari>-s and appropriations were restored ** as we pulled our""" I asked who were members of the legislative delegation that put Sumter county on such a sound financial basi* One of th? four he named was Wyndham Manning. i said to myself finally, you hftYfcr know until you go and flfid onf ,or yourself. The fact is-that WyndI b&m Manning could well boast of his in the financial excellence of his I ^?tne county. My hat Is off and my Tot* *oe9 ^ WyndhAm Manning. By; F. J. KNIOffT, Editor 'The gamier Herald. August 20, 1938. ' Mew Store Opens Friday Morning W. F. N'ettlos and Son will open their new furniture store on South Broad street Friday morning It la expected that there will be u big outJ pouring of people to Inspect the handjaomo new establishment. The new store, modern in every detail, was erected on the sight of the old building. The construction of the cvmpietea wttnin a two month's period, for it was early in July that the firm moved out and turned the old building over to the wrecking crew. The store Is now completed and visitors who have visited the place are profuse In their praise of the arrangements. Not only does the store have a tine daylight illumination, but the modorn lighting system provides midday illumination during the evening hours. The arrangement for furniture displays is most effective on hrvfJbL the main and mezzanine floors. A well arranged office and vault are located on the south side of the display room. William Nettles, Sr., In a statement this week, declared that the firm was especially gratified at the loyalty of the wide following of customers who have kept steady contact with the store during the period of construction. "Even though we are moving into a new and modern store, as fine a furniture mart as there is in the state, it i8 still the same unassuming and reliable Nettles and Son company." he said. "We are just as happy and pleased to meet our old friends and customers in this new establishment as we were in the old, and you can rest assured our handclasp and greeting will be just as sincere." Bowling Alley To Locate Main Street John R. Wade of Cheraw, who operates a chain of bowling alleys in the state, has leased the Burns building, formerly occupied by the UarHnger Hard ware company, and will Install a four alley layout. Mr. and Mrs. John Wade will have charge of the operation of the alleys, which will open about September 1st. Mr. and Mra. Wade intend to operate the alleys on a basis whereby men and women may enjoy the sport. While soft drinks will be available at the place, beer and intoxicating liquor will not be permitted. Bowling is one of the healthiest of sports, and, according to the Bureau of Recreation, Camden is one of the few exceptions where the sport has not been organized with league formations. Mr. and Mrs. Wade will make an effort to organize adult and Junior leagues both for men and women, Insuring evenings of real enjoyment to bowlers as well as spectators. Oldest Resident Dies Kershaw, Aug. 20.?Mrs. T. C. Stover, 98, oldest resident of Kershaw, died at her home at 7:45 o'clock. She was born In the Sandhill section of Kershaw county. November 30, 1848, the daughter of Hilton and Emily Moore Oners. She was twice married. Her first husband was Narcissus Hilton and her second marriage was to T C. Stover who died two years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mi's. Mamie Rice, Mrs. Rosa E. Clyburn and Miss Jane Stover, all of Kershaw; a son. Charles J. Stover, of Landrum, S C.; a sister. Mrs. M. C. McGUl, <>f Kershaw; four grandchildren and two gredl grandchildren. Ex-Sheriff Blease Dies Newberry, Aug. 22.?Funeral services for Cannon G. Blease, former sheriff of Newberry county, were held here at his late residence this afternoon before one of the largest crowds ever attending a funeral service In Newberry. People in all walks of life from every part of the state were in attendance and the many and lovely flowers, attested to his popularity and the high esteem in which he was held by hig numerous friends. The services were In charge of the Rev. R. E. Holroyd. of Anderson, a former pastor, assisted by the Revr T C. Cannon. Interment followed IB1 Rosemont cemetery. Hay Moves Office The J. T. Hay Cotton company has j moved from east Rutledge street to I a brokerage store on west Rati edge street just west of the VWPA headQuarters stairway entrance,., Paraguay's leading industry Is cat- ] tie raising. ' i" _ *_ " "' ' "A TO MANAGERS OF ELECTION The Camden Chronicle, Tuesday night, August 30th, as usual at election times, will keep open house and with the assistance of the managers of the election, County Chairman J. Team Gettys, and a force of experts in tabulating figures, will endeavor to give the v>uiia ui the primary election just as soon as they are received at this office. > We have placed in the boxes sufficient blanks for the convenience of the managers to get us the returns, and ask them immediately after counting the votes, to bring them, or send them to the office of The Camden Chronicle or telephone the results to telephone 29, and we will publish the results just as soon as they can be tabulated. Without the assistance of the managers and the officials, we cannot get out the returns promptly, hence we ask the cooperation of all, which will be appreci- j aUrcr otr the part of the public as well as The Camden Chronicle. Come around to the office and be with us. You have a cordial welcome to do so. THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COTTON ! FESTIVAL PROGRAM SPEEDS UP| Camden's first annua] Cotton Festival will be held on Wednesday. October 5, according to announcement made this week by William Netties, Sr., chairman of the general arrangements committee. The festival plan which originated in the - Chamber of Commerce provides for a day of gayetv and festivities beginning with band concerts and contest events at 9 a. m. and continuing without Interruption throughout the day with the frolic ending with the strains of the "Good Night" Waltz I at the street dance at midnight. Chief of Police Christ Ortmann. of Charleston, notified Secretary Heath of the Chamber of Commerce that his request of Mayor Maybank for the presence of the Charleston police band had been granted and the band would be in Camden throughout the festival day. Chairman Austin Sheheen, of the Merchant's Bureau, announced the appointment of the following committees to have charge of tbe festival: General Arrangements: William Nettles, Sr., Stanley Llewellyn. Ralph Shannon, Simon Elchel, Cliffton McKaln, A. J. Eddings, Moultrie Burns. F. N. McCorkle, Austin Sheheen, Sam Karesh, Basil Bruce, W. C. McCarley, Hughey Tlndal and R. M. Kennedy, Jr. Finance: Sam Karesh, R. M. Kennedy, Jr., Henry Carrison, Basil Bruce, Cooley Gill is, William Coxe, William Goodale, Jack Mullen, Frank Wooten, Reuben Pitts, R. E. McCarty and L. L. Wallnau. Advertising and Publicity: Simon Elchel, Henry Niles. Charles Birchmore, C. P. DuBose, Sr., Sidney Zemp,. T. Lee Little, Grainger Kornegay and Frank Heath. Floats and Decorations: Hughey Tindal, Perry Langston, Charles DeLoache, H. S. Campbell. W. G. Wilson, Sr., Julian Elchel, Henry Beard, Reed Sarrett, Robin Zemp, R. L. McCaskill and Dan Mackey. Streets and Decorations: Jack Net-, ties, Jr., M. H. Heyman, John Hlg-1 gens, Hubert "Wilson, DeLoache She-J orn, Dess Goodale, W. L. DePasa., James Zemp, A. C. Drawdy, J. W. Moxley and Ed. Jones. Police and Traffic: Chief of Police Alva Rush, Sheriff Mcl^eod, Gib De-j Bruhl and C. E. Davis. Sports and Stunts: Joe McKain, John Villepigue, Mary Ellen McDowell^ Jimmy Williams, Jake Haynes, Thom-i as Ancrum, Clyde Ma^aebeau, Boykin Rhame, Charlie Kirkl&nd, Clarkaon Khanir and Charles Villepigue. Speakers: J. Team Qettys, John deLoach, Murdoch M. Johnson, C. J. Shannon, 4th. Farm Parade: W. C. McCarley, Mrs. Kathleen Watts, Clarkson Rhame, Jack Whitaker, N. P. Gettys, J. M. Smith and Dewey Creed. Parade Formation and Control? Brevard Boykin, marshal of day; Major M. BrailBford, Major E. C. von Tresckow and members of Company M., Kershaw Guards. J General Chairman Nettles has called a meeting of the General Arrangement'a-commit tee to -be?held?withina few days at which time the pro-| gram for the festival will be mapped out. This meeting will be followed by one in which Mr. Nettles will confer with the chairmen of the various committees. Sam Karesh, chairman of the Finance committee will have his committee at work this week In order that the required sum may be raised for the festival program. At the meeting held last Friday evening at the: Court Inn, the. greatest enthusiasm^ was displayed by the big crowd of, business men in attendance and it j was decided to assess each business man $10.00 as a festival fee. The money raised will be used to meet all advertising expenses, prize awards, meals for the oand, and the like, while here and miscellaneous expense items. The General Arrangement's committee will be glad to receive any suggestions from Camden people regarding the festival. Every suggestion so received will be considered on its merits. At the meeting last Friday all of tho speakers agreed that the festival would provide much good publicity for Camden. Mayor McCorkle paid flue tribute to the Chamber of Commerce for originating the idea and urged all of the business men to cooperate to the fullest degree in making the^ event a big success. A Correction In last week's issue of The Chronicle we carried an announcement of j the birth of a daughter to Mr. and j Mrs. Prileau Prlngle. The name should j have been Itavenel instead of Prlngle. | In Nebraska, it is against the law, to allow tumbleweeds, which blow^ around spreading seeds, to grow on a farm. County Campaign Date* Camden Mills?August 27, 3:00 p m. j I A WARNING to candidates and their adherents Time wat, perhaps, when a candidate for public office could sain votes by eleventh-hour attacks upon his opponents, hut the public has long since become tired of such tactics; and such malicious attacks upon the character of other candidates will now more likely act as a boomerang and damage the candidate in whose interest they sua started, rather than injure the person -whom they are intended to hurt. It is a despicable practice and the vototfi resent Bb We trust that nothing of this kind will mar flues day's primary faf Kershaw County* , Camden High School Registration Tlu? Camden high school students will begin registering September 1. In the high school building. The registration by classes will bo as follows: Wighth grade students will repott Thursday. September 1, from 8 a. in. to 10:30 a m. | Ninth grade students will report Sepiomber i. irom iu:su| a. Dt. to 1:00 p. m. Tenth grade students will report Friday. September 2. from 8:00 a. m to 10:30 u in i Wleventh grade students will report Friday. September 2, from 10:30 a. m. to 1-00 p in. Students may also register Saturday. September 3. from 8:00 a m. to 12:00 noon, and on Monday. September 5. during the same hours. Parents are advised that It Is Important that students register before the first dav of sohjiaL tor La the elective group of subjects classes may already be filled before the first day of school. The proper selection of subjects by the students is of the groat tilt importance. Colleges will not at mlt high school graduates unless certain required subjects have been taken Parents are Invited to confer with the high school principal In regard to the selection of courses by their sons and daughters. Books may bo rented during the hours of registration. Modern Parking Lot and New Gas Station Another old Camden landmarkknown for several years as the '4Comg mere la 1 Hotel." and located on DeKalh street Just oast of the Capidon Hotel Is being razed to make room for a parking area to be operated in connection with the Purol filling station at the corner of DeKalb and Maiket streetB. The Commercial hotel property was purchased by Hughey Tlndal ?ho owns the corner property where the DeKalb fHHng Met4en-hr-H>ea>ied. The filling station Is to be entirely reconetructed and will be one of the most modernistic in design in the city when completed. The work of rebuilding the station is being done by the Creed Brothers contracting firm The parking area will be the first of its kind In Camden and being located near the Camden Hotel and theatre will supply a long felt want to motorists who prefer to park their car in a restricted area where danger of defaced or dented fenders is eliminated. , . It will also offer theatre-goers and others an opportunity to have their cars checked for washing, battery atention, greasing and the like^w the owners are attending the theatre. Rotes and Kiwanis Will Quarrel Again They're out again folks. This time it will be hard ball and the quarrelsome nines will he taken from the ranks of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. The date Is Labor Day Monday. September 5. and the hour 18 it all happened because the Rotes defeated the Kiwanis in a two out-orthree series at softball. Manager Creed of the Kiwanis says that ho has nine high-class baseball artists in the club ranks and that they will eo to town at the exponse of tlm Rotes when the teams battle_at the new city park on I>abor day. And the Skipper suggests in all mildness and meekness that the druggists and doctors prepare for an epidemic of pains and aches. new frock 8hop for the residential section The Frock Shop, a residence retail 'establishment, will open for business September 7 at what has been known in the past as the "Knitting Comer, located at Lyttleton and Hampton streets. . I The ' shop, located on the ground [floor of the dwelling, will be conductled by Mrs. Janie deLoach and Mrs. j Agnes S. Lindsay, two well known young matrons of Camden. I The shop Is being redecorated and | when the display racks and merchan[dise have been Installed It will offer an attractive appearance. I The establishment will cater to a trade demanding style and quality and will handle only frocks of ever* type* : l? The English language la taught In every high school In Japan, aren In the rural districts. ^ ? < Bethune Schools Open September 9 || Bethune, Aug. 23.?The Bethune Public schools will begin tho 19381 639 hohsIou Frltlay, September 9, at 8 30 o'clock Pupils aiul pareuta may Tout ami.purchase hooka at the high school building beginning Monday, I September- 6, through Thursday, September 8. The building will be open each day rrom 8 30 a in to iz:3U P m. The teachers for this session are: *Tjj Elementary: Miss I'earl Hryson, MIsh lx)ls Bra inlet t, Miss Velina Corbett, Miss Stella Bethune. Miss Anno Redman. Miss Sldelle Wills, Mlse Helen Snell, Miss Eula Paston, H. B. Flncher. principal High School: MIhb Emily McKachern, (\ C. Chamnesa, Jr.. J. D. Crawford. MIhh Louise Ortmunn. M. C. Mason, J. C. Foster, superintendent. ? Riches Found In Garments Of Beggar | Philadelphia. Ang. 17.?Today, as for many days, a little woman in a tattered brown sweater and billowy black skirt Htood on a busy downtown street corner, stretched out a thin hand piped a plea for alms. But this time Policeman John Smith strolled ovor to her, took her by the arm and led her away to a police station. a police matron Hoarchod her clothing. a gold coin foil out; then another, and another. The mutron s expert hands found bulges In the old black skirt. Coins and bills had been carefully stitched In. a Totul resourcos of the poor beggarwoman: $2,893.36?tho 36 cents clenched tightly In her fist. Robert Stoner, a taxlc&b driver of Greencastle, Ind., 1H making a drive of 6.000 miles to LosAngeles, Cal., and return with two women passengers. He was on his way within a half hour after ho was called by the women. ~ KER8HAW COUNTY Democratic Primary Election _ . August 30, 1088 For Congroae?Fifth District J. P. RICHARDS For 8ollcltor?Fifth Circuit (Vote for one: soratoh other) WILLJAM P. DONBLAN A FLETCHER SPIGNER For 8tate 8enato (Vote for one; scratch others) MURDOCH M. JOHNSON '"^j W. B. TURNER "r|Jg O. c. WELSH rjWa For House of Representatives (Voto for two; scratch others) F. M, BRYANT *" \ l. c. clyburn, sr. W. F. ESTRIDGE ?ttB J. M. THORNTON For 8herlff *" (Vote for one; scratch other) -:.?j3?| O. F. COOLBY J. H. McLBOD For Auditor (Vote for one; scratch other) fred ogburn B. B. SPARROW For Treasurer (Vote for one; scratch other) KATE B. OBTTYS - -MJ C. JOE OUTLAW For Judge of Probate n. c. arnett For Game Warden C. M. HOUGH For Coroner (Vote for one; scratch others) L. A. CAMPBELL E. R. HUNTER t 4??j GEORGE A. JENKINS J. ED. LEE JOHN It A BON A. A. WEST For Director?Buffalo Townahlp (Vote for one; scratch other) W. P. SOW ELL E. B. TRUESDALE For Director?DeKalb Townahlp W. T. REDFEARN For Director?Flat Rock Township ?* ." tVote for one; scratch other) j. c. faulkenberry h. s. higgins __ - For Director?Wateree Townahlp (Vote for one; scratch other) L. P. BRANHAM U P. ROSE For Magistrate at Bethune J. A. YOUNG For Magistrate at Kerahaw W. R. TAYLOR For Magistrate at Camden '- -jj'-jj (Vote Tor one; scratch "others) C. E. DAVIS HENRY T. HORTON M. L SMITH T W. L. STOKES ARTHUR W. WEST . For Magistrate at Plat'Reek (Vote for two; sorateh other)-- 1 O. R. CLEMENTS L. IX VINCENT , T. H. YOUNG, SR. * For Magistrate Upper Waterea (Vote for otie; scratch others) JOB D. BARF I ELD WALTER BRANHAM w. glenn rabon For Magtatrattj Wataree ^