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STATE THEATRE | KERSHAW, S. C Telephone 98 FRIDAY, MARCH 1 "REMEMBER" wlth Robert Taylor?Oreer Oar won SATURDAY, MARCH 2 "DAYS OF JESSE JAMES" with Roy 'Roger??Gabby lla-ye? Late Show-?10:30 P. M. "BEWARE OF SPOOKS" with Joe W. Brown?-Mary Carligle MONDAY and TUESDAY MARCH 4 and 5 "FOUR WIVES" with I^ano Bister??John Oarfleld WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 "MEET DR. CHRISTIAN" | with Jean Hertbolt nn<l Dorothy Ix>vette THURSDAY and FRIDAY MARCH 7 and 8 "THAT'S RIGHT YOU'RE WRONG" with Kay Kyser?-Adolph Menjou ADMIS8ION: Matinee, 20ol Nlflht, 26?. Children 10o any time. PROMINENT CITIZEN AND RETIRED MAIL CARRIER DIES Liberty Hill. Feb. 22 ?Wo are sorry to report the death of our long-time friend. W T. Milliard, prominent citizen and retired rural mail carrier of Stonoboro. which occurred on February 14. after a long period of Illness caused by a stroke of paralysis, suffered several years ago. He was IS years old. was a life-long member of Heaver Creek Baptist church, was a deacon and active In church work until falling health prevented attendance. lie was a member of the Woodmen of the World, and Junior Order. Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Alice Mackey Milliard and two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Abe Hilton, of Idbertv Hill; Miss Dell Milliard and Dan Milliard, of Stoneboro; and W T. Milliard. Jr.. of Kershaw; four children by a former marriage also survive. Mrs Nina Crenshaw and Mrs. James I, Ballard, of l^ancaster. and W. It Milliard, nf Heath Springs, and H K. Milliard, of Kershaw Three sisters, Mrs Kllzabeth Cauthen. Mrs. Km in Stover and Mrs. Nettie Twltty, and a number of grand children and other relatives survive. Kim era I services were conducted at Beaver Creek church on Thursday afternoon. burial following In the cemetery nearby. Active pallbearers were C V. Hammond. 0. C. Truesdale, J. A Small. H J Wnrdlaw, H. S Higgins and Manly Kills A large turnout of friends and neighbors were In attendance and the floral offerings were abundant and beautiful. Regret to note the death of our old friend and schoolmate?W Mess Cioodale. Passing of "An Old Time Negro" Th mas Jefferson Hillian. died at his !k tile lu the Zoar section last Friday rft?rtmr?Ti near the age of lie was hoi :i April S. 1M7. He Aral belonged .i the Roherson family and ut He- .oic "r -ev?-n was sold "on the block a' tin- old Courthouse that w a ~ i. t - - burned h> Sherman's null H.- w.i- ?lil to th - l'o\ famil> of .North '" " ::?.? f >r fToe according to <>iu of his m'is A: the t;nn- ot ili-aili he owned a farm !' D2 a<in tin- '/.oar secA i ton H h i:i good health up 'ili at - t'liristm.i.- time when he > "II' f ie lei flu II" fi.i : i e. in:; \ b. ?a si ed that ho toe ! a >' faih-d lo wash tils face or pit' h'N fe f on :ii.- ground save ono da> fc.-dom M.-a-bv kept hlni indoor- ! i> 11" rats, d a largo . family a;': ?f wen ire successful in-! ri/.-ie Twe sons are ;iea.h-r- ' w . c.- ^? } i, m > 1 teachers, " o are : r:. k :i as,.- a oarpen - aiel o- ?,. ,I;..rs H,. . i i i . ; \ ; M - is 'iii!': lulu N a ...... . , . , .. - ? w ' . ?o was ATTENTION ! i We are now opening a i meat curing department in connection with our ice plant and soliciting your patronage. 1 i t Ra 1 e s i 1 1-2 cents per lb. for first thirty days. 1-2 cent per lb. next thirty day?. We Furnish Salt and Apply It. Bring meat as soon as Slaughtered Kershaw Oil Mill " KERSAW. S. C. J UJfliHint^nl 11 ML BY I [SnGPcffmSfr Washington, 1>. U., February 5. Congressman J. P. Richard#, Fifth DlHtrlct of South Carolina, advises that the yearly competitive examination for appointment# to cadetshlps iu the United States Coast Guard will bo held May 15-16, 1940. This examinatlon la open to all physically Qualified boys throughout the United State*, between the ages of 17 and 22 yearn, who have the roQulred moral qual!ftcatlona and educational preparation. Succeasful completion of four yoars of cadetshlp leada to a commission and a career in the United States Coast Guard. The course of study at the Coast Guard academy require* the completion of work well in excess of that ordinarily necessary for a Bachelor of Science degree from a civilian institution. While the course la mainly professional, sufficient tlino ia given to purely cultural subjects In addition to the time given engl neering and such professional sub Jects aa Seamanship and Navigation, etc., the cadet specializes in Maiitlme law and studies related to Maritime economics and Marine transportation. The course la designed to fit him for a commission in an organization which is charged primarily with public safety and security on the seas. 1 hla Includes the construction and maintenance of lighthouses and aids to navigation generally, the training of licensed and unlicensed personnel of the Merchant Marine and the enforcement of safety and other maritime laws. A corollary duty is preparation for national defense as the Coast Guard becomes a part of the Navy In time of war. The Coast Guard Academy is locat e?l at New London. Connecticut whefe both an education and a career lire offered to those who meet it high standards. Pay of a cadet while undergoing instruction is $7S0 per year, plus an allowance for subsistance After graduation a cadet is eligible for a commission In the Coast Guard as Bnsign. Full Information will be sent to anyone interested by writing to the Commandant, I . S. Coast Guard, Washington. I). C. or to I Congressman J. 1'.. Richards, lo02 House Office building, Washington n. c. Girls Lose; Boys Win Kershaw. Feb 22.?The Kershaw girls lost their second game with Great Falls last night by a 40 to 11 score. Kershaw fought hard to the last although they were losing Kershaw boys came out with a 29 to lu victory. The score at the half \sas 17 to S iu favor of Kershaw. Croxton rung the most goals for Kershaw. Makes Dean's List Vera Leo Blackmon. a graduate of Kershaw high school, now a junior at Ftinnan University, made "the Dean's iist for the first semester of the present session." according to an announcement received by C. L. Rasor from Miss Kula Barton, registrar of tiie Woman's college. To make the Dean's list a student must have an average of 11 or above mi all her work Long-necked birds are able to maintain balance In flight by extending liul letracting their necks. A Gentle Laxative Good For Children Most any child who takes this tasty laxative once will welcome it the next time he's constipated and it has him headachy, cross, listless, with bad breath, coated tongue or little appetite. Syrup of Black-Draught is a tasty liquid companion to the famous BLACK-DRAUGHT. The principal ingredient is the same in both products; helps impart tone to lazy bowel muscles. The Syrup's flavor appeals to most children, and, given by the simple directions, its action is usually gentle, but thorough. Remember Syrup of Black-Draught next time. Two sizes: 50c and 25c. Backache Caused By? k.? h<- may be caused by sluggish \? If ex< > <* arid and other wastes i. : r- rularlv eliminated It may also id *o getting up nitrhts, burning, scanty i u'i- nt fV>w l?-i? or rheumeatlc pains d.i.-h>- or dizziness Keep kidneys s , rrv a - bow?-,s Oet a 25c box Itt'KhTS from any druggist. Your !>.?' k In fair days if not pleased. > Id r. i anului by I><-Kalb Pharmacy. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All parties Indebted to the estate of J H Barfteld are hereby notified to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and all parties, if any, having claims against the said estate will present them likewise, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law W. R. TAYIX)R, Rxecutor Camden, S C., Feb. 6, 1&40 Gates Ford Club Hm Mooting The **>r<1 Hoiuo ,1>omouV?!!iv Hon club hold it? regular monthly mMlUm at the club '>ou.e Weauceduy night, February 14. In the absence of our president, Miaa Katie Lou 0*?" preyed The mwtlu _...; opejted by ull singing 'America. lb? hlWe reeding wa? glveu .y Ml?. Cleo^Bh Uotl and prayer led by Mtsii VWifc The secretary. Mlaa Dorothy celled the roll and the minutes of the orevlous meeting were read. The resident welcomed the visitors and Introduced the speakers. v^ Mr McCarley, the first speaker, he Kan his talk by telling how rur.al electrification would help the people in many ways. Help children In school work, In cooking. In electric I'" *8 that would save much labor. one should try to have rural efeetelftcatlon. He said, "We are irowlM too much cotton and not ?nou?h of other erope" Tobacco would be ? good substitute for cotton because> H 1h cheaper to grow and more Is ponsumed than cottou, both by men ifrrt , women Next, moro sweet potatoes and peanuts should be grown because they are a good paying pro^?ltion and too would serve as food for live stock We should have plenty hogs and cattle so as to have enough meat aud milk for the entire family. More livestock for the soil. Sweet potatoes good crop to feed hogs and cattle far our own use and to sell on the market. We should have p entyj- ?t fruit trees so as to can for the win ter. His talk was ended by saying, "Our country needs more poultry and livestock." - Miss Few ell gave an Interesting talk baaed upon "saving," by growing more food stuff at home. W?r should have a garden large enough to allow canning food not only for winter but also to last during periods of dry weather when gardens are poor. Producing food saves purchasing food and also allows more money to be spent for needed or desired things. Everyone should try to give their children the rlttfit nourishment bo they will grow strong and healthy. The greatest need Is production of an adequate food supply. The lack of milk In the diet Is responsible tor much of this condition. Every family should have a clothes budget. we can make our own clothes and save by making over old clothes. At the end of her talk a leaflet was given out on "Outlook For 1940." Mrs. S. B. Horton, our agricultural chairman, was on the program. She asked Mr. Harmon, the agricultural teacher at Mt. Plsgnh. to come and talk to us. He made an inters ting, talk which was very helpful to all. The meeting was turned over to the president. Valentines were given out [ and Misses Kate West and Dorothy Horton each , receiving e 1 e v e n? I won the prize. Many Interesting games were played and enjoyed bj all present. Delicious refreshments were served and enjoyed. Secretary. HARTSVILLE PAPER WRITES OF DEATH OF MR. BEARD On last Thursday morning Henry E Beard. 86, one of the oldest citizens of Hartsville, died suddenly at his home after an illness of several months duration. Mr. Beard, son of the late Samuel Bolton Beard and Jemima. Powell Beard, was born In Columbia on August 28, 184. In 1885 he was married to Miss Martha Nelson, who preceded him to the grave some thirty years ago. A resident of Hartsville for twentyeight. years, he was devoted to, his town and was always Interested in its development. He served as town clerk for about fourteen years, retiring at the age of 75. He was a loyal member of the Methodist church. Mr. Beard was a member of Hampton's Red Shirts. As a boy. he witnessed the burning of the last residence of Columbia by Sherman. ? Mr. Beard is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Leard Huggins of Columbia; Mrs. W. W. Ketchin, arid Miss Mollie Beard of Hartsville; four sons, John Beard, of Columbia; Belton Beard, of Rock Hill; Henry E. Beard, of Camden, and Frank Beard, of Bishopville; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Brown-Pennington funeral home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, eonducted by the Rev. B. L. Knight, his pastor, assisted by tho Rev. Bernard a vfniih?nyi pastor of the Prcnby to-1 rian church. Interment followed in' Quaker cemetery in Camden at 4. p. | in ? Hartsvillo Messenger. ? i ELIMINATION CONTEST TO BE HELD AT KERSHAW SCHOOLS la the Kershaw high school auditoilum Tuesday. March 5. at x p. m? the elimination contest for dec)arna-| tion and expression will he held. 1 he. girl who wins the expression will r*-p-| resent Kershaw high school in the district. The boy who wins the declamation contest will also represent Kershaw hieh school in the district. The list of contestants with their subjects follow: The White Hands of Telham, Ma.y Lou Nelson; Honey. Ann Baker; The 1 Crimson Rambler. Kathryn Pope; Mary Stuart. Caroline Bell. Declamation ?Dream True, William Jones; The Monster in the Public Square, (v.-il Creech: Distant Dawns, Evororte Croxton. Friday, March 1. at 4:30 o'clock tho winner of the Fort Mill-Kershavv game in basketball against wlnnef^nf ' f?ie Winnsboro-York game. At 3:30 o'clock, winner of the Great1 Falls-Buford game against winner ofj the Clover-Heath Springs game A'so* finals at 8 o'clock. The place of the I tournament is Rock Hill high school| gymnasium. King Bdrl9, of Bulgaria has sworn) in a new cabinet headed by Bordef> PhiUiff, 67-year-old professor, who U expected to leaaen Bulgaria's economlc dependence on outright sourcea. Government control of tha British cotton industry will be-tightened to^ day when new regulations become effective providing preferential treats ment for government ordera. - Dairy Herds Win * " Honors in January 4 ? "9 The Pedigreed Seed Company's herd of eight Ouernseys at Hartevlito made the highest herd average for January, 57,9 pounds of butterfat per cow, according to J. K. McCurry, In charge of advanced registry testing for the South Carolina experiment station. R. R. Finch's Fix Guernseys at Columbia made the ,second highest herd average, 65 pounds of butterfat: the third herd was W. T. Redfearn's six Guernseys at Cgmden with an average of 64 pounds. Other herd plahings, with owners and butterfat production averages, were: fourth, 21 Holsteln's owned by state hospital, Columbia, 51.7 pounds; fifth, 17 Jerseys owned by Wheeler Bros., Saluda, 50.6 pounds: sixth, 13 Guernseys owned by W. B. Stringfellow, Chester, 40.8 pounds; seventh, 15 Guernseys owned by C. P. Clyburn, Kershaw, 48.7 pounds; eighth, 20 Guernseys owned by J. B. Guess, Jr., Denmark, 48.6 pounds; ninth, 8 Guernseys owned by R. B, Caldwell, Chester, 48.1 pounds; tenth, 7 Guernseys owned by Paul H. Kerr, Columbia, 48.0 pounds. To J. B. Guess, Jr., goes the honor oil having the highest individual butterfat producer for the month, Baron^ Ester of Edisto Partus, with 79.2 pounds of butterfat. Bermuda has no snakes, hut frogs hnd Hazards abound there. \ 1 1 1 nm'trf-ipiyfui' >'?' t r* " < : 1 Great Britain has given Its cltieens s formal permission. to volunteer to ] fight for Finland against Soviet Hub- < Bia. t ' I Italy Is reported to he fortifying the Brenper pasB region opposite to the ' German, hproer th;r?v t&o, A|at ' t 1 'I I ID'Ml H i ' J I" ?Ji:y * r ' r ? The department haa announced plana for the building of two now air. corps supply stations and landing fields In Alaska. , MotheVs of England have be?a warned--not to have evacuated chitIreit return home. . m ewsp?mm?? > ii^BtalHIillMlHItHI ' '** I ANNOUNCEMENT I ', \r . , H . v ? , }! I , ? * % \ THIS IS NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT I HAVE SOLD OUT MY LONG-DISTANCE AND , INTERSTATE HAULING INTERESTS, BUT WILL STILL CONTINUE TO DO LOCAL HAULING. I WILL ALSO RETAIN MY BUILDING SUPPLIES INTEREST j AND WILL APPRECIATE THE CONTINUED PATRONAGE ALONG THESE LINES. J.B.ZEMP ;| , **?'?" = " J?4??v/ mitt nr.. " j. GilJ 'lOjr oihQVNT ol p.ysp. ) , 0 I ? . i I 1 I I * j j i AiELJ lii.'WMjiiiiiiWlir "l x___ J. ? / ' v " 'V; . S'< . *> V " i I ? ' f I If I I II Ml I I II -1 1 1 , , 1 . > r- -1 fi , i 29.19 miles per gallon in America's greatest gas economy contest Me/utt tke-fawedtp>uee cab thatAaoed i/au 10% to 25% Studebaker Champion l^TEARLY 6,000 Studebaker 1- v Champion owners have now driven their cars almost 50 million miles and have averaged over 20 miles to the i gallon of gasoline. That economy has been made in all kinds of driving. And for every 8,227 miles which these Studebaker Champions have traveled, repairs have cost less than $2.50. No wonder expert drivers scored 29-19 miles to the gallon in a Champion in the Gilmore-Yosemite Run. Come in now. See and drive " a beautiful Studebaker Champion yourself. Low down payment?easy C.I.T. terms. STUDEBAKER WINS OVER All CARS ' ! In offldfll gas aconomy tact Under A. A. A. Supervision, Studebaker's 3 great cars, with low-extra-cost overdrive, finished 1?2?3 in the Gilmore-Yosemite Economy Sweepstakes. The Chabnpion averaged 29.19 miles per gal; Ion; the Commander 24.72 | miles per gallon; the Presi| dent 23.40 miles per gallon. . *' * ~ V?? You get oil these "extras" I - of no extra cost | -A flanar Indtptndinl Irt^millH t; Finest hydraulic shock absorbers I Non-slam rotary doer latches I Front-comportment hood leek I Foot-regulated hydraulic brakes I Steering wheel gear shift Sealed-beam headlamps j j Shocktess variable-ratio stssHpg I And, at ilitht added cod, we equip I your Champion with automatic hill j L wit*crf auiumaiit overurivm anu J Studebaker't exclusive fresh-ait Cli mat iter for winter comfort and safety ' * 1 !l Announcing appointment of BO WEN MOTOR CO. DeKalb Street, Camden, S. C. / \ * as authorized dealer for Studebaker 'Commander and President * A and the new lowest price 7 | Studebaker Champion II Stud?b*li?r owner*, new and old, are sutured of the utmost la courtesy and attentive consideration of their requirements as a result of this new Studebaker sales and service represent U