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The Camden Chronicle VOLUME 51 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1939 * NUMBER 10 ' 'i' ii'.1 1 11 JJ-i - ii. i mm i . i j. . . ' " - ... " ? larker Unveiled To World War Hero (Hy Frank H. Heath) South Carolina paid homage to its jldje,- dead Tuesday with solemn i,j beautiful memorial services held i cemeteries and in public buildings. Outstanding in the state's tribute to ? war heroes was the ceremony feairing the unveiling of the large grane memorial erected by the Amerloan e^cion of the Palmetto State to a forer coi"'?ttn(,er? Richmond Hobson llton, the event taking place in the uaker cemetery at 6 o'clock In the ternoon in the presence of many indreds of friends and relatives and itstanding military leaders and Leounaires Under blue skies and within eyestance of ground hallowed by hls>ric associations and events upperost in American history, Richmond nh?on Hilton. Jr.. the eleven-yearBd son of the late world war hero, owly drew the white fabric from ver the surface of the exquisite ere. It ion of granite which covers the Bbes of the Kershaw county Boldier Ibose valor and/bravery In battle on Be war torn teVraln of France won Bin the highest nonor that could be Bcorded by the nations of the world. I From the solemn and beautiful reBarks offered by Department ComBander Wise of the South Carolina Beglon, through the sacredness of the Bvocation, the stirring and dramatic Bemorial address by Rev. John Mc|ween, of Chester, the funeral quiet B the unveilihg and the Inspiring exBession of the benediction, the "unBiling" ceremony was without a paBile! And it was fitting that the thoughts Bf all assembled at the raomentuoue Bv-nt should include not only the outBt a ruling achievements of Richmond Hobson Hilton, but also give reverBu thought to the ashes of another Boldier Richard Rowland Kirkfland, B Kershaw county youth whose name recorded in the ranks of the imHiortals for his heroism in the giving H- water to friend and foe on the batWeSetd of Fredericksburg. And it was only fitting that Richmond ohson Hilton and Richard kwland Kirkland should lie side by He in the earthly arms of their sovlign state and mother country. For B graves of the two heroes lie withla few feet of each other and at the B>, of a high steel shaft from which BW'S the flag of their country. H'he picturesque and -srfTenin event I Tuesday will ever/remain in the |,Ms of those present. The settin/? B rxquisite, the shrouded memorial B:ia being flanked by the Legion B*^ and standards on one side and B the regimental colors on the other. Biiutiful ftoral wreaths from soldier Banizations and auxiliaries gave a Borful background to the sombre Ben of the setting. B)n one side of the memorial sat B relatives of the war hero and his Bthcr, Mrs. J. C. Hilton, Sr., of Bestville. It was only a few years B) that this same mother stood with Bwi'd head at the funeral of her son. Be sorrow of that bereavement was Bnpered Tuesday by the Joy that Bs her8 in the recognition by a state Bd nation of the valor and courage Bihar son. Bii opening the ceremonies DepartBv Commander Wise paid tribute B deceased commander and deB" :hat out of four and a half milBn :n?n of America who responded I ri. < all to the colors during the Brhl ,var crisis, 89 were awarded Bro medals. Of this 89 six were Bun South Carolina and of the six Bm ' :iis state, two were from KerB&w tounty. Richmond Hobson HilB was one of these two, and hoted B 'r.r. gathering was the oilier CotT^ps>:<?nal medal winner, John Cantey BUepieue, of Camden. Br he invocation was pronounced by Bp>t rinent Chaplain H. L. Hoover, Hartsvllle, after which a male guars' from Trinity Episcopal church I Columbia sang two numbers, De"Recessional" and Donald My Buddy." rhe memorial address by the Rev. John McSween, himself a world r wteran, was inspiring and given >h an eloquence befitting the occaThe speaker painted the bor's of war in a manner that his lts'"M had bnt to shut their eyes to Ktalize the picture the speaker was inrlng ao dramatically'.' He stressed the fact that American I'liers and the American nation 414 t something outoftha war and that the outstanding gift waa - appreciation of the f dealt of Ancan democraay, the train of what t nation stood torT It waa an address that can only be * "*** . - ' .*? a defined as "impressive and beautiful in its tonal pictures." While not a glorification of war, it was a glorifljcation of the American soldier and his part in it. His word pictures, little yerses and anecdotes were gems. The unveiling of the monument was done by Richmond Hobson Hilton, Jr. The eleven-year-old son of the late department commander showed the acumen and modesty of his forebear by the calm unhurried manner in which he drew the veil back from the face of the memorial. The benediction by Past department Chaplain Rev. Waldo Lever, of Landrum, and the blowing of taps with $n echo effect by two buglers closed the ceremonies. Betty Clarke, the attractive little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Arthur Clarke, placed a laurel wreath on the grave, a tribute from the local Legion Auxiliary. There were five past department commanders present: George D. I^evy, of Sumter; A. S. Llewellyn, of Camden; W. D. Schwartz, of Charleston; James F. Daniel, Jr., of Greenville, and Earle Bethea, of Dillon. Also present were Rowland E. McLeod, grand chef de gare, and R. T. Fairey, state adjutant. All of the officials, together with Adjutant General James Dozier, of the South Carolina National Guard, paid their homage and respect to Mrs. Hilton, mother of the late department ,commander. Hundreds of others took occasion to shake hands with her. Wreaths and floral testimonials on and adjacent to the memorial were from the state department, American Legion; State Department Legion Auxiliary; the State 40 and 8; Richland Post No. 6, American Legion; James Leroy Belk Post and Auxiliary of Camden and also a wreath from the State Daughters of the American Revolution and the State Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. E. C. VonTresckow, who Is regent of the Hobkirk Hill Chapter of the D. A. R., and third vice regent of the State Chapter, represented the latter at the unveiling, Mrs. William Allen, regent, of Charleston, being unable to be present, Mrs .VonTresckow, who is regent of the John D. Kennedy Chapter of the U. D. C., represented the State Chapter of that organization. Relatives of the late department commander Hilton, who were present at the unveiling ceremony were Mrs. J. C. Hilton, Sr., of Westville; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hilton and family, of Orangeburg; Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Rutledge and family of Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hilton and family and 'Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hilton, Jr., of Westville; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hyatt, of Cassatt; Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Truesdale, of Effingham, 9. C.; Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Owens, of Weatvllle; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Owens, of Rock Hilt; Mrs. P. B.^iiton and Harry B. Hllton, of Rock Hill; Miss Lola H. Hilton, -of this city; Miss Ella H. Hilton, of 8umter; Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Rutledge, of Lancaster; Ross C. Ratledge, of Rock Htllf Mr. and Mrs. Man .Oenthen, of Lancaster; Mrrjad Mr*. Q?m Sapp, of. Lancaster, andMr. and Mr*. Carl Munn of Rock HillV ^ ftp".*"- > r * *"_ Woodward Airport Will Be Renovated As the result of a visit of inspection of the Woodward airport and hangar by a committee from the city council, chamber of commerce and the citizen group, a request has been made to the city and county authorities to have repairs made to the hangar and main gates of the held immediately. With expert mechanics sponsored by Robert Richardson, well to do aviatiou expert, taking over the management of the airport June 5, it is hoped to have the hangar and premises in flpe shape for the new operators. The city has arranged to meet the expense of telephone and light sei> vice at the air field and will also cooperate with the county In making needed repairs to the hangar. These repairs will consist of checking over the reef of tho cae ciery annex, the painting of the walls In the club room, office and wash rooms, checking over and repair of the wiring of the entire building, repair several broken doors, remove the old wooden gates at the main entrance and substitute a new steel gate and check the pluifibing. The premises are to be cleaned and raked and as soon as the expense can be met, an apron that will be dust free will be provided In front of the hangar. Marines were first established in England as a nursery to man the fleet. Basil Bruce Is Given Recognition ? Basil Bruce, tor the past fourteen years, assistant cashier at the First National Hunk, has been elected secretary and treasurer of-the Kershaw Production Credit association and will take over his new duties on Thursday, June 1. Election of Mr. Bruce was made at a meeting of the association directors Thursday afternoon at the new agricultural building. At this same meeting action was also taken to disassociate the National Farm Ix>an association from the Credit association. The latter association, with A. C. Hradham as secretary and treasurer is at present in the offices to be used by the Production Credit association but a change u&ill be made to a separate office later. The Kershaw Production Credit association covers Kershaw and I-an caster counties and the National Farm Loan association will now cover Kershaw, Lancaster and Fairfield counties. The election of Mr. Bruce to the office of secretary and treasurer of the Production Credit association is a distinct recognition of his ability and qualifications. Of engaging personality and a high standard of character Mr. pruce has won a wide following of friends. A graduate of the Camden High school in 1923, Mr. Bruce was affiliated with the late F. M. Wooten in the cotton business for two years and then went into tho employ of the First National Bank. His ability and steady adherance to his duties won him promotion to the office of assistant cashier. The office vacated by Mr. Bruce has been filled by the election of A. J. Clarkson, Jr. Mr. Clarkson has been with the First National Bank since 1931 and has for several years been bookkeeper and teller. Drakeford's Garage Has Wheel Balancer Camden motorists who like to drivt at a'good rate of speed but who have experienced excessive vibration, shim my or jiggle when getting Into the high speed bracket, will be interested in the announcement of the Drakeford garage, elsewhere in this issue. The Drakeford garage has just installed what Is known as the Bear Dy-nam-ic wheel balancer, a contrivance with a "Neon-Eye," which balances wheels statically as well as dynamically" Cars that have been checker^ on equipment have been easier to handle at high speeds and drive-s have found it possible to actually relax when driving, as the desire to tighten the grip on the wheel has disappeared with the perfect balance accorded by the balancer. The Bear balancing device does something never before thought posdi6le. It tests the wheels when they are revolving at the same high speed as when going over the highways. Automobile engineers and mechanics have declared it to be the most important engineering triumph since tho advent of high speed automobiles. State Title Game Played Here Today The Macedonia-Angelns high school baseball team and the Epworth Orphanage of Columbia, finalists in the Class C. high school baseball championship race will play the title game at the State League baseball park in Camden today. The game will start at 3:30 o'clock. The Macedonla-Angelua team la winner of the northern district title and the Epworth Orphanage team won the southern honors. LA8T 8HIPMENT OF HOGS ANNOUNCED FOR MONDAY On Monday, June 5, beginlng at one o'clock, the Kershaw County Farmers Exchange will make the last shipment of hogs until September. If you have hogs or if your neighbors have any please tell them about this shipment. We will also have some registered Duroc Jersey boar pigs at the hog pens for sale, if you have sows you need a good boar. These pigs belong to the boys over the county who1 got mail order house guilts last spring. It will pay you to come and pick out a good boar. Please tell anyone interested about these boars advises W. C. McCarley, county agent. Government records show more per sons are arrested st the agtf of 21 than any other age. "W. - ~ ^ V- - li* ? y -eu . -c .: ^ ? - J ' ^ ~'~Z. _: Camden Police I Nab Auto Thieves Raymond E. Cord ell, u 19-year-old Hagerstown, Mil , youth, taken Into custody with three other Hagerstown I youths bore Thursday on a charge of stealing u car, told the local police the car he is alleged to have stolen belongs to his sister, Mrs. Barbara Spielman, of 127 Kay street, Hagerstown, a ltd he waa fleeing In the car because he had been told by the sister that he und the other three boys were being sought for the hold-up of a tilling station and the killing of the proprietor. Chief of Police Alva Hush stated today that Cordell's story that the car he is alleged to have stolen,' belongs to the sister, has been found correct. He declared that there was no word from the Hagerstown authority that the four boys were implicated in any holdup ot kllllJia. Cordell and his companions, Robert P. Domer, 20; Charles Domer, 18; and Howard W. Hornbaker, 17, were taken Into custody on Chesnut street, Wednesday afternoon, after Mrs. Charles Vllleplgue, wife of City Commissioner Charles Vllleplgue, had reported to the authorities that a Ford car with the four boys had been parked on Chesnut street opposite the Wright home for several hours and that the occupants acted suspicious. Chief RuBh and Patrolman Mayers brought the boys to the police ^eadquarters where they were finger-printed. Officers Jenkins and Richardson of the state police, arrived In the evening from Columbia and after the boys had been questioned, they confessed to having fled from Hagerstown In the car. Word was dispatched to the sherlfT of Wash county, Maryyand, of the capture of the boys and a wire was received from Sheriff Josi eph !> Baker, to have the boys held for him. Chief Rush stated the boys would not be turned over to the Wash' county sheriff but would be held for the federal authorities as the trans-1 porting of an auto over the state line ? was a federal offense. The boys confessed they had been 5 stealing gasoline, tires, etc., on their i way from Maryland. In the stolen car . the police found a five and a two-gali Ion gas can, a siphon and a funnel. [ Also a tire and spare wheel. Hey Fellows, Get Your Airships Ready ! Flyers of the future, or in other; words, builders of model pianos, will have an opportunity to step into the public spotlight on June 21 when there will be a contest conducted at the Woodward airfield for toy planes, this event to be a part of the program featuring the arrival here of the mammoth Florida Alrcade enroute from Florida to New York. There will be a handsome trophy awarded, to the boy whose planeshows the best air performance. In addition there will be a prize offered to the plane which has the best design and offers the most -care and finish of construction. There has been a great awakening in flying Interest in Camden this spring and many boys have been constructing model ships and testing them out in vacant lots. Some of these ships have really offered fine flying feats. Boys who wish to enter this contest are requested to leave their names and address with Miss Martha Singleton at the Corner Book Store. Real flyers will be Judges of the entries in the contest. Baptist Church 8ervlces The following services are announced for week beginning June 4, at the Camden Baptist church; Sunday school at 10 o'clock with V. J. Rector, superintendent, in charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston at 11:15 a. m. and 8:30 p. m Morning subject: "The Power of Woman." Evening subject: "Our Share of Hardships." B, T.- U. at 7:30 with Christopher Vaughan, director, In charge. Mr. Vaughan has succeeded in bringing to us Inspiring and helpful pictures. Don't miBs the picture at the opening of the B. T. U. program next Sunday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:30. The public is cordially Invited to at-1 , tend *11 services of this ^church. Grace Episcopal Church The services for Sunday will be: r Holy communion at 8:00 a. m.; holy > communion and address by the recJ tor *t 11:16 a. m. Only ten man have held the full > rank -of general In the United States army. . * . - :-e- - / * Syracuse Club Will 1 Return Next Year An.\ fours Camden baseball fuiiH might have hud regarding the poaui- 1 hillty of the Syracuse Chiefs transfer- ' ring spring trulnliiR Quarters to some I other locution following announcement of the sale of the club to two 1 Syracuse business men, have been 1 dispelled following telephone coinmun ication with Jack Corbett. In speaking over longf distance telephone with Jack Nettles, president of the Camden club of the Palmetto State league, Mr. Corbett confirmed the report of the sale of the Chiefs but declared that he waa certain the i new owners would retain Camden as a spring training camp. Mr. Corbett stated he and Mre. Corbett were leaving this week on a trip to California and planned on driving to Camden next October for a visit. He requested Mr. Nettles to extend his greetings to all his Camden friends. Those close to Corbett do not believe he will be away from the baseball game long. He haa been active as a player, manager and team owner practically nil his life and his friends firmly believe that he will acquire another team before the 1940 season rolls around. News of the sale of the Syracuse ball club of the International league by Jack Corbett to Alex Mengarelll and Clarence Schindler, prominent Syracuse sportsmen did not come entirely as a surprise to Camden people. The statement of Jack Corbett that he would sell the club If he could got his price was remembered and the fact that the deal has been made Indicates that the Syracuse magnate had his figures boxed. Mr. Corbett was completely sold on Canulen ub a training camp location. The weather was ideal during the period the squad was quartered here. Camden people gave a generous welcome to the players and they were made to feel at home. The hotel accommodations were all that could be j desired according to Mr. Corbett. Ev(ery courtesy was extended the players. I The chamber of commerce dispatched an air mall letter to Mr. Corbett early Wednesday morning and requested information as to the plans of the new owners, providing he was able to furnish the data. The chamber also communicated with Messrs. Mengarelll and Schindler and expressed the wish that they would arrange to send the Syracuse club tt> Camden next March. The morning baseball dispatches also brought announcement of the exchange of Dick Midkiff of the Chiefs to the Baltimore Oroiles in exchange for Pitcher Jack Tlsing. Arnold Greene, a first baseman has been secured from the Durham club of the Piedmont league. Just what has happened to Jordan was not made known. Greene was with Albany when the deal was made with Syracuae. Jurors Drawn To Serve In June Following Is a list of those drawn for duty as Jurors at the convening of civil court the third Monday in June, being June 19, with Judge Q. Duncan Bellinger presiding: Smyrl Alvin Creed, O. J. Smyrl, W. H. Rubs, Clyde Nichols, Norman H. Truesdale, M. M. Reasonover, Wiley Sheorn, B. E. Sparrow, Francis D. McLeod, S. F. Cliff. F. H. Corbett, W. L. Hunnicutt, J. E. Arrants, C. F. McCaskill, C. B. SmUbr-^of Camden; N.. P. Farmer, J. H. Coats) J. W. Stevens, W. W. Cauthen, Clarence O. Faulkenberry, William Hegler, 'F. N. Gay, E. C. Pittman, Arthur Bowers, D. R. Coats, W. C. Gandy, Tom Gandy, J. H, Small, G. F. Knight, of Kershaw; D. A. Munn, C. C. Pate, of Bethune; W. T. Holley, John Holley, of Jefferson, M. C. Mackey, of Heath Springs; J. J. Rush, W. G. Anthony, of Westvllle. Betheada Presbyterian Church Sunday, June 4, A Douglas McArn pastor, the services will be: Church school at 10 a. m.; morning worship at 11:15. The Lord's supper will be served at this service. At 8 p. m. the pastor will address the congregation on 'What the Presbyterians Did In the General Assembly at Montreat.' The public fa^cordially invited to these services. Civilian Conservation corps workers will combat the spread of white pine blister rust this summer, for the seventh consecutive year, Director Robert Fecbner announced from Washington. The work will be carried on I in the Appalachian region. y / - * - . ?, - -e.'. i . Plans Being Made To Launch Softball WhlU* lho days of iho Kssos, Sinilalrs, Wolves, a Ud the liko, In softball appear to have gone beyond tho liorlxou, with little prospect of a renewal of strife In the old Industrial league this year, there la a movement an fool to organize a four club league among the older business and professional men. Just what caused the failure of the softball group to get started this year Is not kuown, but the bureau of recreation found It Impossible to get the team leaders together and start a schedule of games. Last week It was thought a four club leaguo would bo started this week when the Wolves reported In with a team. At tho time It was supposed that the Slnclalrs, ltroad Street Lunch and the GuardsJenklns teams were all set. _ JRR with the announcement of Heck Russell that he would not play with Slncluir because of his duties us manager of the Chiefs of the State league, that team wag- -without-a leader and efforts to secure one were fruitless. Stanley Rubin, one of the sure-fire players, announced his retirement from the sport and when other members of the Sinclair team who are on the roster of the Chiefs decided against playing softball, under tho plea It would Interfere with their hardball playing skill, the team was without leader or players. Tho bureau of recreation has been bombarded with telephone calls from Individuals who have taken a greaV~~f^ Interest in softball and were present at all of the games during the past two seasons. AH of the Inquiries have been more or less In the nature of a request that every effort be made to provide tho fans with the entertainment offered by the softbull games. This, the bureau has done but without any cooperation. The plan now suggested involves a four club league, embracing teams from the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, a team representing the city and one representing the merchant's and professional men outside of the service rosters. The Klwanls club boasts of somo superior talent In Its ranks: Dewey Creed, Bryce Herbert, Hubert Wilson, T. B. Bruce, II, Boykln Rhame, WarIon Williams, Carl Schlosburg, Dan Mackey, John Davidson, Dr. A. W. Humphries, Joe McKaln, Charlie DeLoache and others. Over in the Rotary ranks are such stellar lights as: Lee Mays, Basil Bruce, John deLoaeh, John Vllleplgue, Thomas Ancruni, Jack Whltaker, John Mullen, Bill Moore, Billy Nettles, Grainger Kornegay, M. B. Burns, Douglas McArn and others. As a municipal team, Charlie Vllleplgue could gather a strong outfit to t ' back him up on the hill. Jack Nettles, Leon Tobln, .Alva Rush, Neal Parker, and Jim Raley are but a few of the stars that would he eligible for tho municipal squad. The other team, made up of business and professional men, would feature Fred Bryant, Julian Eichel, Simon Elchel, Dickie Branham, Austin Shebeen, Screwball Hasty, Jack Halle, Zander Clarkson, Pierce Cantey, DeIx>ach Sheorn, John Henry McDowell, Charlie Kirkland, J. T. Haynes and others. If this league can be organized and play two nights each week, It will provide a great amount of fun and pleasure to the fans. It is believed It would also draw greater crowds. 8UNDAY 8CHOOL8 CL08ED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THIRTEEN * Upon request of the board of health It la announced that the ban on Sun day schools operating during the threatening days of the Infantile paralysis situation, applies only to children under thirteen years of age. A number of the Sunday schools have classes for adults and children beyond the thirteen-year limitation and these schools will continue to function. Church 8ervlces Services announced for Hermitage Baptist church, with Rev. A. S. Lockee, pastor and H. T. West, as Sunday school superintendent, will be as follows: Sunday school at 10 a. m.; preaching at 11:00 a. tn.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m.; prea<shBi^at 7;4.5..,p,, in"; prayer service Wednesday night at 7:45. " George Hurteau, Jr., of Florence, Was notified Wednesday, to Immediately take charge of the state high way patrol's safety dSytsfon, succeeding Durgess Bull man, who resigned to become Inspector for the Interstate Commerce division. -..A '?? ~ ? .