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The Camden chronicle _ VOLUME 60 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1939 NUMBER 44 ??? ? i i wmam gas 1 i . . ?p* ? gaga gggggl I II " T'^ Maybank Takes Oath as Governor Columbia, Jan. 17. -Burnet R. Maybank, of Charleston, took office today aH governor of South Carolina with a ringing call for solution of the state's ttaeal problem aud the building of a j -sound tax structure." Then, he said, "we can go forward with our program to bring new indusnies into South Carolina." Speaking fromUm broad Steps of the historic state house after receiving the oath of office from Chief Justice John O. Stabler, the 39-year-old former mayor of Charleston outlined his program to an audience of many thousand people from all parte of the state. j After the state's colorful anti-dueling oath was repeated by Stabler, Maybank replied in a loud, clear voice: > . ? "I do so solemnly swear." , In taking the oath Maybank placed his hand on a Bible which had been] in his family for 160 years and carries a record of births, deaths-and important happenings since revolution | ary days. Cheers and hand-clapping interrupted the new governor during his 30minute speech. Particularly was this true when, looking straight at the audience, he shouted with emphasis: We must move forward." The crowd, estimated at "10,000 | and more," by Richland county sher' iff T. Alex Heise, began gathering before 11 a. m.. Maybank and retiring governor OUn Johnston arrived shortly before noon and at 12:06 p. m. Mr. Maybank began speaking. Color guards of the Washington Light Infantry of Charleston and Porter Military academy formed an escort for the party to the speakers stand. Loud speakers carried the youthful former Charleston mayor s voice to the throng. Immediately after his speech, MayI bank went to the executive offices I where long lines of well-wishers filed through to shake hands with the new I governor. Many Hogs Sold By County Exchange The Kershaw County Farmers' Exchange sold 1091 head of hogs In 1938 which netted $15,712.00'to the farmers in Kershaw County. 208,557 pounds were sold which netted an average of 7.64 cents per pound including sows. During 1937 523 head were sold which brought $8,808.00. U is encouraging to see the increased interest that Is being shown in the production of hogs. Every farmer in the county should grow enough hogs for home consumption and If feed Is available grow some to sell. We hope to further Increase our income by selling more hogs In 1939. The next shipment will be on Monday, January 23 beginning at 1 o'clock, says W. C. McCarley, County Agent. BpyKWA^^H^LP^EpiT,8TATE FUTURE FARMER PUBLICATION Johnnie Boulware left for Columbia Friday morning to take part In editing the Future Palmetto Farmer paper. This paper is edited by the members of the South Carolina Future Farmers. The news consists of success stories of work done in vocational agricultural classes In , the state. Officers for the paper are elected from the various districts, and the state F. F. A. officers assist In this work. The meeting was devoted entirely to business. Thev get up a large number of recommendations for the chapters all over the state. Some of the suggestions are as follows: Regarding contests, they established some new prlxes for the o'ratorical i contest and judging contest. They are: For the oratorical contest, first j prize winner In the district is given a gold medal and $10, and $60 to the state winner. For the winning Judging team in the district a cup is given and to high scorer of the district goes a gold medal. The state Future Farmer paper was given attention5 as to improvements, material ror the next Issue, and the schedule of publication for the following year, The meeting had a one hundred per cent attendance of state officers and editors from all over the * state.?Wilbert Williams, Seoertary of Camden Chapter. - * - - - \ The.-Battle of New Orleans was .fought after the signing of the Ghent Peace Treaty with England at the close of the war of 1812. News of the signing arrived too late to prevent the battle. Postmasters In Annual Meeting s %. 1 One hundred postmasters and postmffft^easea of South Carolina came to Camden Wednesday to establish an attendance record for the South Carolina Association of Postmasters. The occasion was the annual convention of the postal group and according to officers of the association, it was the most successful the association has odadilflttA ,v ' ' Congressman James P. Richards, of Lancaster, was the speaker of the convention, addresing the members, following a noonday banquet at the Kirkwood hotel. Other speakers of promineuce were: Hon. Austin Latimer, exoutlve secretary to Postmaster General James Parley and Hon. Paul Younts, Charlotte postmaster, who is first vice president of the national association of postmasters and slated for election as president at thq next annual meeting. The address of welcome at the morning session was offered by Mayor P. N. McCorkle and response was made by Dixon Davis, first vice president from Greenville. The Rev. Douglas McArn, of the Presbyterian church offered the invocation. A Mr. Quia program with questions relating to the postal service was conducted by Mrfpy Amelia Blackmon, of Orangeburg, and Miss Lucia Lindsey, of Piedmont. All sessions of the convention were presided over by J. C. Pate, of 8umter. Following the address of Congressman Richards, the entire group drove to the No. 2 polo field, where the foursomes of the Cool Springs and Mulberry plantations staged a polo game. Postmaster C. P. DuBose, * Sr., of Camden, was extended a vote of thanks for the splendid manner in which the convention was handled. Thanks were also extended to the city and to the Camden News Service for the fine cooperation extended. The visitors expressed themselves as being charmed by the atmosphere Of the Kirkwood and with the beautiful Streets and parks in Camden. Many of them frankly admitted that they were visiting Camden for the first time, although living within the same state. Several of the leading members of the state association Informed a news reporter that the hospitality of Camden was so strong in evidence that it was certain that there would be a general demand for Camden as a meeting place for future gatherings. Address On "The Situation In China" Sunday, January 22, at- Bethe>au& Presbyterian church at 11:15, thoughtful persons seeking a wide understanding of affairs in China today will have the opportunity to hear conditions existing there at present, discussed by the Rev. Edgar A. Woods. Mr. Woods is a classmate of the pastor of this church, and has Just returned from China, having served there for the last fifteen years as a missionary of the Presbyterian church. The public is cordially invited , Junior Order To Hold Meeting The local council of the Jr. O. U. A. M. will hold a rally meeting at the hall on west Broad street next Monday night, January 23, at 8 o'clock, at which time the state council officers will visit. Refreshments will be served and all members are urged to attend so that a large crowd will hear visiting speakers. Red Cross Annual Meeting The Kershaw county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold Its annual meeting at the American Legion hall, Thursday, January 26, at 4 o'clock. All members who Joined during the Roll Call are asked to attend, and sixty-three dollars.' The time is and the budget for disbursement of funds will be discussed.?Miriam Mullen, Secretary. + Bryant Opens 8hop Fred Bryant, local fuel dealer and agent for a number of nationally known electrical appliances has completed the rebuilding of his office and sales room on DeKalb street. - The building was badly damaged tn a fife several months ago, the blaze seemingly having been smarted by an intruder who had broken into the building and started a fire to keep warm. ? .Hlflhs Play Rock Hlll^_ ^j The. Camden high school basketball squad goes to Rock Hill this evening for a1 double-header with the Rock HiU boy's and "girl's teams. Games with Bishopville and Brookland-Cayce, scheduled for this week, were postponed to a later date. T;ir=:-* --*_? ~T ~.T". - ?'.3' ? ?* Jfr4 - Birthday Ball At Gymnasium A county-wide informal dunciUK event featuring a floor bIiow, walu contest and a Jitterbug competition will feature the Camden and Kershaw county effort iu putting over a special event commemorating the birthday of the President and raising a fund to aid in the work of combatting the evils of infantile paralysis. John Porter is county chairman for the htg event and through his energetic efforts has organised the movement in a most successful manner. Jack Whitaker, Jr., is Camden chairman and his committee consists of Loe Mays, Joe McKaln, Lawrence Whitaker, Dan Mackey, Bill Nettles, Basil Bruce, Dixie Boykin, Robin Zenip, Jr., George West, Rufus Redfearn, William Pitts, Sam Karesh and Frank Heath, Camden; William McDonald and Will Hayes, Kershaw; and Lorlng Davis, of Bethune. At a committee meeting at the Court Inn Friday evening, tentative plans for the dance were discussed. It was decided to emphasise the idea of the informality of the affair and to have a floor show, a waltzing contest and a Jitterbug contest. A decorating committee was appointed with Sam Karesh and George West as cochairmen, Basil Bruce as floor committee chairman, and Robin Zemp, Jr., Rufus Redfearn and Bill Pitts as a committee to arrange for the Jitterbug contest. It was also decided to arrange a dance program that will feature a waltz as every other number. The March of Dimes program, featuring the sale of March of Dime buttons will start on January 16, and is in charge of Mrs. John Mullen and Mrs. A. C. McKain. PURCHA8ER8 OF CHRI8TMA8 8EAL8 URGED TO REPORT It has Just been announced by Miss Charlotte Boykin, treasurer of the 1938 Christmas Seal Sale that the amount in hand Is- thirteen hundred and sixty-three dollars. The time is rapidly approaching when the association will make a report to the South Carolina Tuberculosis association. It had been planned to raise two thousand dollars so that the program would be practically self-supporting throughout the year. On the'eve dt bringing the reports to a close, the committee of which Mrs. Henry Carrison is general chairman feels confident that those whose names are not yet on the list of contributors will want to be included so that the continuity of the ftght-againsl tuberculosis will not be broken at a time when, In spite of recent accomplishments, so much remains yet' to be done. There are diagnosed cases of pulmonary tuberculosis to be served, probable cases to be kept under observation, tuberculin testing to be done as a means of locating .those needing X-ray examination and a county-wide educational program to be kept active. The response of those who have overlooked., sepdijjg. thgir: contribution 5V.U) help materially In makijng the year, 1939 a most successful one for the Kershaw County Tuberculosis association. Grace Church Services Services at Grace Episcopal church as announced by the rector, Dr. Maurice Clarke, for Sunday, January 22, will be: Holy Communion at 8:00 a. m.; church school at 9:45; morning prayer and sermon by the rector at 11:15. The choir will sing Gounod's anthem, "Send Out Thy Light." Y. P. S. L. at the parish house at 7 p. piThe public is invited to all services. Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, January 22, A. Douglas McArn, pastor. Church school with a Bible class for every age, at 10 a. m. Morning worship with anthem, prayer and sermon at 11:15. At this service the Rev. Edgar A. Woods, recently returned missionary from China, will be the guest speaker. The public 1b cordially Invited to these services. , Baptist Church Services The following services are announced for week beginning January 22. at the Camden Baptist church: Sunday school at 1O o'clock/ with V. J. Rector, superintendent, in charge. Public worship conducted by the pas-' tor, J. B. Caston, at 11:15 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject: "Move On.%; Evening subject: "How to Use Time." . B. T. U.% Sunday evening at 6:SO- wit bpicture, "The Day of Decision," with Director Christopher Vaughan in charge. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. The public la cordially invited to attend all these services. - . yea*' ? n/r i " *| * * ' " ' _ * ---- - . ?T-J 1 1 " T r . i - Cotton Allotments For Farms In 1939 I All fannu on which the operators expect to plant cotton in 101T9 must have a cotton allotment for 1939. Any fanner who ia to operate a farm on which cotton has not been planted since 1935 must execute a work aheot and certain other forma if ho expects to plant cotton. According to instructions from the state Office Information in regard to such farina must he in the hands of the county office by February 15 in order that the necessary forms may be exeouted and transmitted to the atAte office. If this time limit ia not complied with it will not be possible to get a cotton allotment for the farm this year, 1939. In other words all farms that have beeu idle for the past three yeara or for any other reason have not already been allotted a cotton acreage for 1939 must have the above forma executed by the operator by February 15 if he erpecta to a cotton allotment. Therefore, if you are taking over the operation of a farm that does not have a cotton allotment and If you expect to plant cotton, aee your community committeeman at once and give him the needed information with reapect to you$ farm in order that he, working with the county agent's office, may assist you in getting auch farm in line for a cotton allotment. Please bear in mind the fact that if this matter la not attended to within the time limit there will be nothing that your committeeman or the county offico can do after the time has expired. The county administrative foroe has nothing to do with setting time limits, and can not change them. Now la the time to attend to the matter. The above has no reference to farms that already have 1939 cotton allotments In cases where there is a 1 change of operators for 1939. The allotment stays with the land and when the land Is transferred to a new operator the allotment' Is also transferred. Records of such changes will I be obtained at a later date. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'8 SOCIETY TO HOLD MEETING IN COLUMBIA A meeting of the Crippled Children's Society of South Carolina will be held at the Columbia hotel at Columbia on Thursday. January 26, for the pupose of considering a number of important matters. Among the matters in question are "Crippled Children's Vocational School;" "1939 Easter Seal Sale," and others. Executive secretary Samuel It. Schillmau, of Sumter, states that the meeting is an important one and he urges all units to have as many delegates present as possible. Death of Mrs. Grier | Mrs. Delia Grier, age 74, died at the, home of her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Mc-| Leod, in the Beulah section Tuesday | after an illness lasting four monfhs. She was ? native of Dee county but had made her home with her daughter for the past thirteen years. Surviving relatives are two daugters, Mrs. Mcl^eod and Mrs. J. M. Barfleld of the Beulah section. There are also thirteen grand children surviving. Funeral services were held from St. John's Methodist church at Spring Hill Wednesday afternoon with six grandsons acting as pallbearers. Junior Post Organized An organization known as the Sons of the American Legion has been formed in Camden with a squadron organization composed of Jimmy Little. David Wallnau, Jack Reese, Gene Campbell and Williani Reasonover. The advisory committee for the new organization is W. S. Heath, P. R. I^aiigston and M. M. Reasonover. So far there are abont thirty-five boys to enroll and any boy whose father is a legionnaire is eligible to Join. The next meeting will be held this Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Legion Hajl. Call Rangers In Case of Flrest Fire County ranger W. C. Perry reports five fires In Kershaw county this past week. Anyone seeing a forest fire is asked to call any of the following phone numbers: County rangers office, 166; residence, 512; Camden fire tower, 2004; Liberty Hill tower 2005; Cassatt tower, 2003; Blaney tower, 2001; Westville tower, 2012; Warden McKlnnon, 2013; Warden McLeod, 2014; Warden Cunningham, 200. The forestry association will appreciate thia cooperation says W. C. Perry, the county ranger. . 1 ? "*' ~~ - ? ? . . * tA'-. '* .1 . . Sunday Polo (>aine { With Army Team ( Hy lho Skipper) One of liie highlight events of the | polo season In Camden will take place Sunday afternoon when the Canulen All-Star foursome tangloB with the Officer's tea mfrom Port Bragg, North Carolina. The game will start at 3 o'clock. The mixup ou the turf of the number one field will bo preceded by a dinner at U?e Kirk wood hotel, at which Brigadier General and Mrs, Bryden and their daughter, together with staff officers ami members of the visiting polo team will be guests of honor. Covers will be laid for about sixty-five people. The Camden team, ruled as a ninegoal quartet, will huvo to spot the visitors, rating seven goals, two points to start off the fracas. Camden will have Klrby Tupper, one goaler; DuBose, one go&l; Floyd, five goals and Bates, two goals, as the starting lineup. Barring accidents, this battle front will prevail during the six chukkers. Fort Bragg will have Colonel Wyche and Lieutenant Murray alternating at the No. 1 position; Captain Paul Miller at No. 2, Major Mallone at No. 3 and Captain Bob Selway at No. 4. Selway Is well known to Camden fans,- as he played In a number of games here during the 1937-1938 season aud Is a great favorite with the rail birds. Captain Miller rates as a one goal player, Major Mullone as two and Captain Selway with three. Major Lester Karow of Charleston, is to be the ninth man in the polo arena during the fracas. Karow rates as one of the best officials In the midSouth and the rules will be rigidly enforced under his watchful eyes. Scout Meeting Plans Activities At a meeting of the Kershaw District, Boy Scouts of America, at the office of Henry Savage, Jr., Wednesday afternoon, plans for the developing of scout activities for anniversary week, February 9 to 14. were discussed. It was also decided that the attendance committee for the South Carolina council meeting at the Columbia hotel, In Columbia, on January 29, arrange _ for a big attendance of Kershaw district members. The attendance committee consists of: John de<Loach and C. O. Kornegay. Those present at the district meeting were: W. F. Nettles, Jr., chairman; John K. deLoach, Nettles Lindsay, William E. Czarnitzkl and James P. Qibson. FARM LAN A88OCIATION TO MEET JANUARY 25 The annual meeting of members of the Kershaw National Farm Loan association will be held at Camden, January 26, at 2 o'clock, In the Agricultural building, according to an announcement by L. i. Gulon, president. An interesting program is being arranged for the meeting this year, Mr. Gulon, said, and ft very large attendance is expected. As usual, complete and detailed reports will be made <*p the operations of the association and the members will be made acquainted with all of Its affairs, In addition, there will be a discussion of the association's part In the agricultural development of the section It serves. A. R. Hawkins, a representative of the Federal I^ank Bank, of Columbia, will attend the meeting and W. C. McCarley, county agent, of Kershaw county, has been Invited to speak. | Directors of the association, which serves Kershaw and I^ancaster counties, are: A. B. Boykln, U. N. Myers, Camden; J. R. Cunningham, Lancaster; J. H. Mobley, Kershaw; L. I. Gulon, Lugoff; and A. C. Bradham Is secretary-treasurer, with headquarters at Camden. Makes Dean's List It has just been announced by Dean A. M. DuPre, of Wofford college, that F. M. Rlchburg, Junior, and D. M. McCaskin, freshman, of Camden, have j made the Dean'dZLIst Tor the fall t quarter of academic work. In order to make this distinction, it Is necessary for a student to make at least twenty-five quality points if an upper[ classman and* twenty quality points If a freshman. Mr. Rlchburg made 32 points and Mr. McCaskill, 27, both even points above the required number Considerable damage may result if an automobile starter pedal Is pfesaed . ? -' gTr- --V'g - '--"V ' " * ' .'7 $ ' 2# - V , .j,..- ^ t ^ i Camden On Air This Afternoon Camden will go on the air Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock over station W. 1 JS.. when Dick Floyd, polo coach, and Frank Heath, Camden publicity director, will he Interviewed hy Cuskle Norvell, sportcaster. The broadcast was arranged upon the suggestion of the Camden publicity bureau for the purpose of acquainting South Carolina polo funs with Inside facta about the game. The attendance at the Camden guinea baa Increased In aucb tremendous strides that the Idea of having Coach Floyd answer iechnicul questions Involving the game was accepted as a good Idea by the rndio station The broadcast will last for fifteen minutes and will be given over for tho most part to questions and answers relating to polo. However, the big game for next Sunday betweeu Camden and Fort Bragg will bo exploited by Messrs. Floyd and Heath. The publicity bureau is seeking to interest the radio station in broad casting the game here on Sunday. Representatives of the radio station, here for last Sunday's game, declared the idea was excellent and would be the first time that a polo game in the south had been pictured over the air waves. Arrangements aro rapidly being completed for the Camden-Fort Bragg game of Sunday. Between sixty nnd seventy people will be present at the dinner to be given for the guests of honor. This dinner Is being tendered by the City of Camden, and will be served at the Kirk wood hotel at 1 o'clock. Following the dinner, the distinguished guests will he taken in motor cars to the No. 1 field where an area will be provided for them to view the game. Mounted police will act as escort from the hotel to the polo field. In addition to the seventy odd guests at the polo dinner, The Klrkwood also has between sixty and seventy In a party representing tho South Carolina Engravers association, coming from Columbia to have dinner and then attend tho polo game. Officials of the polo club and the Camden Publicity bureau predict a record crowd for the Sunday game. The bureau reports inquiries coining in by mail and telephone from various parts of the state and from North Carolina. CREDIT A88OCFATION WILL HOLD THEIR FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING Members of . the Kershaw Production Credit Association, which serves Duncaster and Kershaw counties, will gather Jfor their fifth annual stockholders meeting on Saturday, January 21, at 10 a. m. o'clock in Kershaw, at the Kershaw, high school building and A. C. Bradham, secretary, said today that indications pointed to a very large attendance. A program of interest to the members is being arranged, Mr. Bradham said, including reports by association officers on the affairs of the organization, and special notices have been sent to every member urging attendance on the meeting. Two directors will be elected. Since the association began operations with the year 1934, it has made loans totalling $676,487. It now has 666 members. Speakers at the annual meeting will Include Jack Frost, of the Production Credit corporation, of Columbia. Reports will be presented by L. O. Funderburk, director, and A. C. Bradham, secretary-treasurer. W. T. Redfearn, president, will preside at the mooting,?T Mr. Bradham said that the Kershaw association was anxious to lead all othhrs in this state this year in attendance and that an effort would be made to have every member present. ANNIVER8ARY 3ERVICE8 AT MT. MORIAH BAPTI8T CHURCH Rev. J. W. Boykin and his congregation of Mt. Moriah Baptist church are again issuing Invitations to their anniversary services which will be held on Sunday, January 29, at 3;30 In the afternoon. - ?:? ? This will mark the seventy-third an- ... ntvernary of the founding - of this church which has dope #o much for the religious and civic life of the <x>m- . monity. . - ? Dr. I. D. Pinson, president of Morris college, of Sumter, will be the principal speaker. Morris college quartet will render special musio and there will be the old time spirituals by the congregation. A special invitation it issued to white friend# of the ehnrch and seats i will be reserved for them. _ - ?