Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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_ . ^ Your Physician's Prescription Represents Definite Instructions To Our Pharmacists? Successful treatment depends on the scientific tilling of his prescriptions. All prescriptions intrusted to us are filled with exacting ?*re and skill. Every ingredient used is of the best quality obtainable! Our service fs as prompt as care will permit. Our charges are as low as standard service will permit. We appreciate patronage and guarantee satisfaction. Phone us or better still stop in and call on us, for any Drug Store Need. Zemps Drug Store ^>3both prescription storesCity Drug Company I School Children ? At State Fair School children of this county have been extended a must cordial invitation by the South Carolina State Fair fo be its guests Friday, October 21. This is "School I)oy" at the fair iu Columbia and thousands of children from ail parts of the state will be in attendance In 19-17, about 125 bus?-s brought children and in addition many came by private automobile No admission ticket is needed, the pupil being ad initted without question as a school child. James II Hope, stale superintendent of education, feeling that this is "a great educational opportunity for the children of onr entire public school system" has addressed a letter to the county superintendents of education asking tln-m "to Join me in urging all teachers and superintendents in your county to accept the invitation." Further in the letter, Mr llope says "I should like to see not fewer than 50.000 children enjoy the fair " At another point he says, "No day of J regular school routine can in my Judgment compare with Ho* ?.nv;;ng of the State Fair, where, in a most attractive form, our children iiav- a lesson in history, geography, zoology agriculture, music. art. doin*s!icj science and what-not." The fair runs for the cnii.-e w.ek of October 17 22, and many children \ will be in attendance each day How j ever, tie- <.fTer free admi-siori isi made only for Friday I^ast Thursday President HooBevelt! issued a call to prayer "for the continued peace of the world." while the capital followed developments at Munich. Sunday was set for the nation wide prayers. .... ,.... .. -I-1 -I JLOL?il t~JUL' .... -1 "PARSON" NAMED AS HEAD OF STATE GAME-FISH ASSOCIATION The K**v Bob H Hodgft, Jr , Presbyterian minister of Union, become* ?t*te president of the South Carolina game and fish association. Saturday. The sportsmen elected Mr Hodges their president at the annual convention in Columbia last week, after he had served a term as viee-presi| dent and chairman of zone 4 The thirty seven year old "parson" j Is an ardent hunter and fisherman, and an eiithnsiasic worker lie said "As the I?rd has given nie u talent fur huutlng and fishing, ) try to use it for His glory Some of the finest contacts 1 have ever had come to me in friendships thus mad?, and I trv to' make them count for Him." | At the state convention when asked j whether he liked better to hunt or J fish, Mr, Hodges replied: "To fish in the summertime and to hunt in winI ter". Ah chairman of zone four, embracing the counties of Lancaster,' Spartanburg and Union. Rev Hodges gave such leadership that this zone; stood out as most progressive dis i trie t In game and fish work. Other state officers elected at the: convention were: Executive Vice' .President. J<>hn I >. Nock of Cheraw.j vIce-president and zone chairman.T( H?-ni> Wool of Westminister. Fred I ? We>t of Abbeville. I? W Crouch >>! Saluda. Kd M White of Chester. .1 j A Harness of Suiiimerton, and Rev W i> Arnold of Hampton O (1 Donny of Columbia was elected treasure* and West Jucocks of Columbia Secteta ry. - - j Italy suspended shipments of men f and munitions to Spain last week.i while the tension was so high in central Kurope. ARMY RU8HINQ WORK ON ANTI-AIRCRAFT WEAPONS Washington, o<H. 6.?By nost ouiii mer the army intends to have 300 or 400 of the world's ruoat effective antiaircraft guns ready for any oiuei ; gency. j "Not a day has been lost," Assist ant Secretary of War Louis Johnson said today in starting work on the weapons ror wiilch congress voted the funds When the recent war clouds begun forming in Kurope, they stayed at their desks at night, poring over reports, specifications, bids and contracts. General Malin Craig, chief of staff, told congress that the guns were the' most vital of the army's immediate needs, in an emergency involving' this country, the demand for protection from air raids would be "lmme-1 dlate and enormous," he said. .The guns are being built at army arsenals, but numerous private man-j ufacturers are working on gun mounts height tinders, directors, searchlights listening apparatus and other equipment I'pwards of $15,000,000 in con tracts already have been signed or are ready to be closed. Capable of hurling three-inch shells; five or six miles into the air, the guns' are highly mobile. Authoritative sources said available funds will provide around 340 of the weapons The army has 50 or 60 inodern-tyjH* anti-aircraft guns alrea dy in service. When this program is completed, numerous items which army spokesmen call essential equipment still will be lacking. War department officials said they hoped congress would supply the balance of an air raid defense deficiency estimated last session at $52,734,859. Ninety percent of school children are said to have defective teeth. i jii ii i mm' i him'ii iw??? i hi hi ' Dozier New Head Of U. S. Guardsmen San Frauclaco, California, September 2#.?The National Guard Asao; elation of the I'ulted States elected lirlg-Gen. James C. Ikuler, adjutant general of South Carolina, lta president at the annual conventiou here. Malvern Hill Four-H Club 9 The Malvern 11111 Four-H Club ?"?t with Inez Parker on Wednesday, September 28 The meeting was called to order by the president, Neta Godwin. The devotional service was con ducted by the president. Then the secretary. Marie L>enton, called the roll and each member answered with a fall flower. The meeting was turned over to Miss Fewell for the main business. Miss Fewell discussed the Four-H booth to be held at the county fair and encouraged everyone to enter ar-j titles in this department. She gavei us booklets for the new club year,' 1'j38 lyiiH. The topic of the new club work Is, "The Club Girl's Part in the Home." The business meeting for the purpose of electing new officers resulted ::i the following being elected: Doris 'rollev. president; Inez Parker, vice: president; Dot Sinclair, secretary;] \ utile Mae Godwin, club reporter. The hostess assisted bv her sister, 1 Miss Lavader Parker, served delicious, :ofreshments consisting of cake,, crackers, Iced lemonade, which all enjo>?'d The hostess for the October1 ! meeting will be Mae Player. The government mints have been' stiven orders for starting the coining: "f the new Jefferson nickels, which will begin to circulate through thei banks in November. Thanks From Mayor Maybank Mayor F. N*. MeCorkle is in receipt of a telegram from Mayor Burnet R. Maybank. of Charleston, which reads us follows: "Deeply appreciate your generous offer of assistance . More than twenty dead. Will advise you if further emergency arises. Thank you so much. Burnet R. Maybank." Tho wire from Mayor Maybank was in reply to a telegram sent by the Camden executive early Thursday, following news of the wind tragedy over the radio. Mayor MeCorkle wired the Charleston executive that Camden was prepared to offer all assistance IK)ssible and would futrher give all hospital facilities If necessary. Gainsborough, the famous artist, often worked with his paint brushes fastened to sticks six feet long. News Of Interest In An<t Near Bethune Bethune. Oci. 5?Mri. Frank whh hostess to the aftemoou bridge club last Wednesday. Making high score price was Miss Cecelia King. Miss Stella Bethune captured the Moating prize and Mrs. Mack Davis, the consolation A congealed salad course with a chilled beverage was served after, the game. Again 011 Thursday afternoon Mrs. Lee gave a delightful party in compliment to the lady teachers of the Bethune school and wives of the men of tho faculty. At both parties an arrangement of mixed fall flowers brightened the rooms. The guests were entertained with Chinese checkers. \Miss Stella Bethune won high score prlie and Mrs. J. C. Foster low. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Alvln Clyburn, served fruit whip, angels food cake and hot chocolate., The union choir of the Bethune churches entertained for Mrs. Speight Uyrd, a former member, and also members of the school faculty at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. F. R. Morse on Friday evenings. In a setting of vari-colored flowers, tables were placed for anagrams and, Chi nose checkers. Miss Emily McEach em won high score prize for the la dies and Spaight llyrd made the men'* high and was uwarded a prise. Individual cakes aud fruit punch were served. Mrs. M. F. Helms and M>ts Stella Bethune acted as hostesses. ' Mr and Mrs. K. L. Ashley and auus. Buck and Smith, of Honea Path, were guests Sunday of the Ashley's son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. 1). iCrawford. Mrs. Enoch Smith and on, Enoch, Jr., were also Sunday guests of the Crawfords. J. E. Severance and daughter. Mrs. David Holley, of Elliott, visited here Wednesday and were dinuer guests of the K. L. Waters family. Miss Edna Haley, of Bethune, has been spending awhile at her former hoine here. The Rev. W. I). Gleaton, presiding elder of the Sumter district, filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Superintendent and Mrs. J C. Foster and young son, Carlisle, spent the week end with relatives in Spartanburg. v Mrs. Alvin Clyburn has resumed her work as a teacher In Gates B'ord school. Mr. and Mrs. I). M. Mays and Miss Cecelia King motored to Limestone college Sunday to visit Miss Harriet Ma vs Mrs. L. I). Hilton. Mrs L. D. Robertson. Mrs. J. D. Crawforl, Miss Margaret Fields, Miss Louise Gardner and the Rev. F. M. Llndler attended the Kershaw county ussc Let ion at Buffalo church Tuesday. Circles one, two and three of the Presbyterian auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Sarah Ruth McKinnon, Mrs. T. H. Josey and Mrs Arthur Rozier, respectively. W. W. Mungo has organized a business men's Sunday school class which meets at the building on the play grounds at 3:30 Sunday afternoons. C. C. Chamness, of York, one of the. high school teachers, after having been kept at home almost a month on account of a broken arm, arrived this week and has taken up- his duties in the school room. Mrs. W. W. Mungo and daughter, Myrtis, spent Tuesday in Columbia -? Jk_ GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!;! KERSHAW COUNTY FAIR ] I ? ? OCT. 10-15 ? INCLUSIVE ? 6 BIG DAYS OCT. 10-15 ? INCLUSIVE ? Agricultural Exhibits Gates Open 9 a. m. for Exhibitors Livestock - Poultry i MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 6 P.M. ? Gates tpon. Admission 10c. 9 P.M.?Tree Attractions. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Completion of Exhibits up to 7 p. m. 4 P.M. ? Free Attractions. 9 P.M. ? Free Attractions. Admission 10c. WEDNESDAY,"OCTOBER 12 AGRICULTURAL AND FARMERS' DAY 9 A.M.?Gates open. Admission: Adults 25j; children 10c. 10 A.M.?Judging of Exhibits. 5 P.M. ? Free Attractions. PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 8 P. M.-?Football Game CAMDEN vs. BENNETTSVILLE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 MERCHANTS' AND MANUFACTURERS' DAY 9 A.M. ? Fair Gates open. Admission: Adults 25c; children 10c. 11 A.M.?Attraction in Merchants' and Manufacturers' Exhibit Building. 3 P.M.?Dog Show. 5 P.M. ? Free Attractions. 8 P.M. ? Attractions in Merchants' and Manufacturers' Exhibit Building. 10 P.M.?Free Acts. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 SCHOOL DAY ' 1 P.M.?Grand Stand Attractions. Free Acts. 10 P.M.?Free Attractions. MONEY FOR PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID FRIDAY SATURDAY. OCTOBER 15 j COLORED SCHOOL DAY t 9 A.M.?Fair Gates open. Admission: Adults 25c; children 10c. 11 A.M.?Parade. All colored schools are asked to , take part. < 3 P.M.?Football Game. Browning Home vs. Contestant to be announced later. 5 P.M.?Free Attractions. 6 P.M.?Exhibit Building closes. CRYSTAL EXHIBITION SHOWS EVERY DAY j| J 4=THRILLING FREE ACTS DAILY=4.-J