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y * ? %h, SLUES AND YELLOWS CLASH IN SYLVAN BOWL SERIES AT POLO FIELD SUNDAY he Camden Chronicle ^i ? ii i ? iii . 11ii i ii? ?? ?i?i?? ?i? ? ? CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1940. NUMBER 3 ?gggg'" I ."gmMega?n 1 i mil i i ! i in i _ i iin-LLLju?111 ?Abi i ,i .j wt JJL ??g 2-LUJ! gaaBWBHH IIHUI.U -in?LUJIUUJ.1 ? ..i.. , . i ,, , .XIR CtinlsWinner Over State Expert lly The Skipper ' Leral hundred tennla enthusiasts awden and from point* about Estate had an opportunity to watch aviH cup tennis star In notion Sun on the Klrkwood course when nny" Austin, English court ace |ftwi Bam. Daniel. Carolina state Eplon in straight sets ,6-1 and 19 Haniel eaane in <for a lot of ap* E>e from the stands by his valiant eback In the second set when he out in a 86 game event 19 to 17 r nearly two hours of play, layers were handicapped by the erne slippery condition of the t, caused by the thin layer of E over the hard Surface. FrsquautEustln would Jqae his footing. Ke it was difficult tb make quick g during volleying. o exhibition got under way ^ nptly at noon with Austin taking service. He took the game with larent ease. Daniel appeared ner and through the first eet was E"K the ball too hard and putting ^Eutslde on return of service and E'v Austin took four games but Ee fifth game DanWls with service E^atft^o managed to post a victory. Etln then cut loose and took the Ht two games to win the set 6-1. Baniels opened the second eet by Ealng on his service. The ColumI lad, a favorite with the gallery. E overcome bis attack of nerves E was playing easily and cautiousI In the second game the English won on service. The games wont E>-4 In favor of l>aniel and In the ^Eh game the Columbia lad was Ela eet point when Austin rallied Kven the score at deuce and then ^ to place the set at deuce games. Blay continued until the 35th game. En for the third time .Austin broke ugh Daniel's service to take ad t&ge In games at 18-17. The EngE we then served through to win 36th game and set at 19-17. w/ce during the set and prior to E flD*l two games, each player had his service,'but In each instance I advantage was offset by the set being brought to deuce. >11 owing the luncheon hour, durI which the Columbia group was rtained at dinner by the Kirk l management, the mixed-doubles ^ es were played. The lineups Ed Austin playing with Miss Irene t of Columbia and opposing DanEnd Miss Sara Rushton, state mlxI doubles champions. Daniel and Rushton -took the -first set 7 to -6 J the second 6 to 4. Miss Rushton ^Burdy red-headed girl of 19 ranks among the tennis leaders at ihe o university. With Daniel, she pletes u neat doubles comblna >im> of the fans expressed disap tunent in the games between Aus^Bnnd Daniel, having the Impression the English star should have E^ Daniels from the court with a Hastating offensive and air tight deAustin has not been playing In petition since -laBt June and is off Hlng as well as stamina. In addi it was apparent he was not bearIdown all of the time. There were Sut-iiL fitujhes oi iorm thai showed I mastery of the game, hut in genBl the Davis cup played was appar y coasting. This however has no ectlon upon the game offered by ^ del, who deserved all of the plaudI accorded him. He is a pleasant able chap and was complimented I Austin for his tennis ability, he Kirk wood courts, quite the best ills layout in Caanden, are not pted for fast play and another r If tennis luminaries are to strut ir ability before admiring throngs, ^pould be a splendid. Idea Jp Mate a or marl surfaced court available. & department has witnessed many a^ ~v-~~*ejiBhtp events on vari typeg of court and quite the most favored by the players is clay or marl. ^F'lth the Kirkwood golt C6urse giv promise of being the equal of any he south next season and with the Bios: certain improvement-- to the Btds courts, the sport season in "-41 should be featured by some ^ resting events In golf and tennis, ^ anny Austin, who - has been In nden for the past several days h a group of moral rearmament husiasts, including Dr. F. W. Buck -'head of the much-discnssedi OxBd movement, loft early in the k for Oraawmery Park New Torfc. his party, in addition to Dr. Bnck , were Miss Bold Mansfield, Mr. rett, Miss Eleanor Ford and John 14 \ -'' "i ' * r ^i Jifei ^eShan Austin declared his visit in Camden had been most enjoyable. He epoke highly of the Kirk wood hotel and the golf course, having spent much of his time in playing oref the links while here. . As a matter of fact, this depart* meat was quite surprised to hare the Davis cup star declare that while he was regarded as an ftlfliih tennis player, he Is a aatire of Ireland and as irtsfc as the flhamrock is green. r- i - - ' *- " ?r "rj~Z '^r "a * Jtefi &y , Chamber Praised For Work Done On Bill I C. Norwood Hastie. chairman of the committee on state legislation of the Charleston chamber of commerce has addressed a letter to the Camdeu chamber of commerce in which he expresses his thanks for the fine assistance given by the Camden organisation in the campaigu which roaultod In the repeal of the tax on Intangibles. The Honse Bill, sponsored by Hon. Calhoun Thomas, chairman of the Judiciary committee last week passed its second reading in the house by a vote of 72 to 28. An araendmeut that went with the bill makes the repeal date December Slat. While the hill mufit pass a third reading and then go to the Senate because of the amendment It seems almost certain that it will pass and be signed by the Oovernor. "I wish to congratulate you and through you the business men of Camden who so ably assisted In building up public sentiment to the end that the intangibles tax will be repealed" says Mr. Hastie In a letter to the local Chamber seoretary. "It was only through the cooperation thus given could such a situation come about. You and yoqr business leaders have doi^e a constructive Job and you deserve the credit." Mr. Hastie went on to state that a man of means in Charleston, who has for some time desired to become a citizen of the state but held off because of the intangibles tax, has Indicated his appreciation of the work done In the repeal campaign by the Charleston chamber of commerce that he not only Is becoming a citizen of the state but has also made a substantial donation to the Charleston chamber of commerce. REVIVAL 4ERVI0E8 TO BEGIN ? - AT BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY The following services are announced at the Camden Baptist church for week beginning April 14: Sunday I school at 10 o'clock with C. O. Stogner, superintendent In charge. Public worship at 11:15 a. m. and 8 p. m., conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston. Morning subject, "Fisher's of Men." Evening subject, "The Power of The Gospel." Training Union with picture at 7 o'clock, with Christopher C. Vaughan, director in charge. Revival services beginning on Monday evening, April 15, and continuing through Wednesday, April 24. Dr. Carl M. Townsand of Raleigh, North Carolina, 7*111 "be In charge. Preaching1 each evening at 8 o'clock. The hour for morning worship wlll.be announced later. The public Is cordially invited to attend all services of this church. Charles Miller, gospel singer of Greehville, will be in charge of the music. Bethesda Presbyterian Church r Sunday, April 14, A. Douglas Mo Am, pastor. Church school at 10 a.m. with a bible' class for every age. Morning worship with anthem, prayer and sermon at 11:16. Boy 8cout troop ^Taesdgr ** T.fcG p. ux. Sea Scout Patrol Thursday at 7:30 p. m. TPo man's Auxiliary Tuesday at 4 p. m. The public Is cordially Invited to attend the services of this church. A Point of Interest to Visit Parties looking for points of interest are advised at this time to visit the grave of "Agnes of Glasgow." DR. CARL M. TOWNS END Chamber Prepares For Annual Drive The annual membership drive of the Camden and Kershaw county Chamber of Commerce will begin on Tuesday. April 16, according to announcement made follow In# a meet-, ing of tho board of directors Monday afternoon. The drive will be under the direction of Vice President Henry G. Carrison who will have on Mb drive ctmmlttec. William L. Goodale, Lee Mays. It. M. Kennedy 3rd. Jack Nettles. Don Mackey, Howard SpeakB, Ralph Chase, Austin Sheheen, Ram Karesh, John M. Vlllepigue, Bixnon Kichel, M. B. Burns, C. P. DqBose, Jr.. John Whitaker, Jr., and Thomas Ancrum. The dlreotors adopted a report, submitted by the finance committee, consisting of Mayor F. N. McCOrkle, C. P. DuBose, Jr., John K. deLoach and I^ee Mays fixing a tentative budget] for the year at $6,096.00. Under the new set-up . the fiscal year of the Chamber begins on May 1st and continues until April 80 of the following year. The tentative budget sb approved Is as follows: Administration |2iISooO Advertising Office Equipment, Printing and Stationery 125J?0_ Postage and Express 14?'^ Telegraph and Telephone, ... 100.00 Rehtal Office, IkaHa Industrial Promotion aa Agricultural Promotion 160.00 Total John Whitaker, Jr.. submitted a report relative to the program sponsored by the agricultural committee to hard surface the Black River road and detailed the result of a trip made to the state highway department at Columbia in the matter. Henry G. Carrison, also a member of the commltiee supplemented Mr. Whitaker# report. The directors voted to recommit the matter to the sgTkultural group with a request that the members do everything possible to insure the hard syrfabto^ di this highway. The secretary siibxpitted a report relative to the merchants group and stated that the bureau had decided to observe three holidays during the year. Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas. He said at a re^?n^ meeting of the bureau It was decided to close all stores on Thursday afternoons during June, July and August The secretary declared a majority of the grocers wished to close on Thursdays during May but because of not being" ablg-to-secure a 100 per cent cooperation, the May program would not materialize. A meeting of grocers has been called for next Monday evening at the Chamber office when an effort will be made to have the grocery stores adopt a uniform opening and cloBing daily hour schedule. The dry 'goods and other allied stores have adopted a schedule which calls for stores to open at 8 a. m. and close at 5:30 p. m. The secretary stated that It was hoped to have the barber shops adopt some uniform closing hour. . . The Industrial committee reported plans had been made to place some advertising In the Manufact^r?rB uni, ?uiu advertising to promote -am den as an Ideal place for Industrial location. _ The directors, upon the suggestion of Mr. Carrison, requested the secretary to secure data regarding t o acreage ia Kershaw county that has been planted with peanut cropa this year. Mr. Carrison gave an interesting talk relative to the peanut growing program and what it offers for the future in Kershaw county. Directors present at the meeting were F. N. McCorkle. John t ie I.oach, Henry O. Carrison, bee Maya, W L. Goodale, Dan Mackey, C. DuBose, Jr., Jack Nettles, A. C. McKain, John Whitaker, Jr. Auxiliary fc Honor President The American Legion Auxiliary will entertain with a tea at the homo ot Mrs. Carl A. Went. In Saradcld, this afternoon. Friday. April 12, at four ? Tb* adalr will he In honor of the visit of the atato president of the Auxiliary, Mra. W. Tv Freeman of Great Falls. Presidents of all civic organixatlona in the city will be Invited to attend. . " ~ ' . As this to* will tahe the place * the April meeting of the Auxiliary all membei* ?ro ?n*cU41y W* to come out mad enjoy talking with the eUU Merchants Discuss Thursday Closing y . Caimltm merchant* engaged In the dry good* and allied trades and a group representing the grocery establishments failed to reach an understanding as to the Thursday closing program at a mooting held Friday evening ut the I-ogion hall. The meeting which was well attended brought some vigorous discussions relative to the matter of Thursday closings. Tho dry goods store representatives requested uniformity of closing and advocated a period covering the months of June, July and August. The grocery store representatives wanted to have the month of May included. The meeting decided to observe the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving day and Christmas as holidays. It was also decided that dry goods stores, dime stores, style shops and other allied business concerns would observe dally hours which call for the stores to open at 8:30 a. m. and close at 6:30 p. m. Grocery stores will open at 7 a. m. and close at 6 p. m. A result of the committee Investigation with a final report on the Thursday closing program will be found In another column of this paper. ] PplieeWage War On Tipsy Drivers Tb(* Camden Police Department la bearing down op' intoxicated motorists, as Is evidenced in the series of arrests which have been made during the past several days. Henry Boone, who gave his residence as Boonetown, was nabbed by' Chief Alva Rush and Officer Beck Russell on Broad Street, near Chesnut, jFrlday and charged with driving a car while drunk and in not having a driver's license. ? He was held under bond of 332.00. Chief Rush and Officer Russell also arrested Lester Champion, colored, on Campbell Street that same afternoon, and he wag charged with driving a car while intoxicated. Bond was fixed at $51.00. Harvey Anderson was taken into custody by Officers Russell and Mahoney on DeKalb Street and deposited bond of $11.00 on a speeding charge. James Thompson, colored, was taken . Into custody on a larceny charge, It being alleged that he stole some money and Jewelry at a home where he was employed. Tho police report the money and Jewelry was recovered. Fleischman-Gaither Win Golf Tourney Mrs. C. M. Flelschmann, of I^akeville, Conn., and H. Grainger Gaither of Weshury, Long Island, won the two-ball mixed foursome at the Kirkwood golf course last Friday with a net score of 66. Mrs. Marlon Forsythe. of Seattle, Wash., and Ward C. Blechor, of Lakeville, Conn., were second with a net of 68; Mrs. H. Grainger Gaither and McKee Graham, of Sewickley, Pa., were third with a net of 76. Express Office In Hands Of Decorators The local quarters at the Railway - Express Agency has emerged from the hands of a group of decorators and presents a epic and span appearance/ The entire office has been renovated, beth on the exterior as well as interior. The front <hae been repainted while on the Interior .the trftn and walls are all resplendant In a new dress. It is planned to remove the old coal stove that is used In the winter to take the chill from the office and replace it with a new and up to date oil burning heater. This, according to Mayor F N McTVvrkie...local Railway Express agent, will ao away with a lot of dirt caused by the soft coal dust. Presbyterians Have Church Dinner ~ Invitations have been sent to the adult members of the congregation of Bethesda Presbyterian Church to attend a dinner at the church school building on Friday evening, Apfil 12, at haW past seven o'clock. Reports on the life and work of the church will be given by the officers. Grace Episcopal Church The services for Sunday will be aa follows; " Holy communion at 8:00 a. ' m.; church school at 0:46 a. m.; I morning prayer and sermon by the ; rector at 11:1#-o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Watts visited relatives In Clinton Sunday. i 0?I 1 ?- - ----- - *~ ... :: Appreciation Given To Colonel Williams At u meeting of the Camden Rotary club lust Thursday, with Colonel Clarke Williams as guest of honor, the hoard of trustees of the Camden city aohools presented Colonel Williams with a certificate of appreciation for his interest in Camden high school students through the establishment of the Williams' Citadel scholarI ship. General Charlos P. Summerall, president of the Citadel, made the address of the day and called attention to the^ fine contribution Colonel Williams has made to the country and particularly thlB community to holplng worthy students to becomo useful citizens. Presont at tho mooting as special guests with Colony Williams and Oenoral Summerall were Mrs. Williams ami Mrs. Summerall. Other honored gueBte were the mothers of two Camden high school Citadel scholarship winners, Mrs. Shell West and Mrs. W. W. Hates. Mrs. H. 8. 1 Moore, mother of a third scholarship winner was unable to be present because of illness. Other guests included Mrs. H. G. Carrison, Mrs. W. L. Do Pass, Mrs. Paterford, J. WIMb Cantey, J. Nettles Undsay. C. H. YateB, Sr., Mrs. Kathleen Watts, Colonel Calhoun Ancrum, I)r. J. A. Goodwin, Rev. Bryce Herbert, Itev. Sumner Querry, Rev. J. SB. Caeton, C. P. DuBose, Sr., Colonel John F. Wall, Ward C. Belcher, Major A. M. Brallsford and Mayor F. N. MoCorkle. Others present Included twelve professors of Williams college, Williamstown, Mass., who were guests of Colonel .Williams. In Introducing General Summerall, Stanley Llewellyn, said In part: "When reading over the pages of history of this country, and studying the lives of men who helped build It. I have "always wished That I cOuld have placed my hand in the hand of men like General Washington, General Lee, and Abraham Lincoln, and perhaps caught from them some of their Inspiration. We still are living in a great era and are in the midst of some men whose names have gone down iri the history of this nation. "It is our honor and pleasure today to have a speaker who Is one of the few full generals of the United States ?whose name is emblazoned on the pages of history?apd generations to come will have the same desire and wish that they could have met him as we have wished about those who have gone on before. "After retiring from the army, In which he served so gallantly, ho did not feel his work was done, but still continues his usefulness to his country 1n touching the lives of yornig mm and building In them character to till their places In tho future. "I present?General Summerall." Town Poloists Win The Devine Trophy A fast-riding Town team annexed the Devine cup Sunday afternoon at the number one Held, defeating Country in the deciding game of a threegame series by a score of 7 to 6. It was a boautiful last second shot by Carl Lightfoot that decided the game. Lightfoot was fouled by Klrby Tupper Just as he made the shot. The ball went between the posts for a counter Just as the bell rang to end the game. Tdght/oot had his right foot twisted as hlA mount web crashed by Tupper. The lfajury, while painful, will not keep the hard-riding Indian from the games to be played for the Sylvan Trophy^ these games., to . stai*t oe*t Sunday with the Yellows battling the Blues. In the game Sunday which was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators. Country took a lead of two goals in the first chukker but Town came back to tie up the game in the aecond. Town then took the lead on a goal in the third but Country again tied up the count In the fourth. Town scored two In the fifth as Country was adding one. In the sixth Town added a sixth counter and Country staged a rally to add two scores to tie up the count. In the final seconds of play Lightfoot scored for Town. Next Sunday the Yellows and Blues will open a series for the 8ylvan trophy, a beautiful silver bowl, donated by the Sylvan Jewelry store of Columbia. This will bo the final series of the season. For the wining Town team DuBose was high scorer with 3 goals. Ba?$s had 2, Burns 1 and Lightfoot 1. CT 11 Harrison was referee. Country had Kirby Tupper, Ancrum Boykln, Kddle O'Brien and Charles Robertson In the Une-up. Mr. McFaddsn Improving Friends of L W. McFadden, prlncl pal of the Camden high school, whe is a patient at. the Veteran's bospita In Columbia, will be glad to learn h< 1 is getting; along nicely. Any of bli friends who are in Columbia and wlal to, can visit him now as ha la able U hart vhitoi. Miss Kills Zemp had aa bar gnes l last wash and Miss Mary Beam, o Columbia. . T?* Blues and Yellows Will Offer Battle Tho Blues and Yellows will battle it out in the first game of tho Sylvan bowl series ut the number one polo held here Sunday afternoon. Coach Cyril Harrison has issued a pronouncement In which he states that this Kumo should bo one of the best of the season aa tho two foursomes are as ovonly matched as any seen in action this year. The Yellows will have Moultrie B. Sums at No. 1; Charles DuBoae, Jr., at No. 2; Carl Llghtfoot at No. 8; and Joe Hates at No. 4. The Blues will line up with Kfrby Tupper at No. 1; Ancrum Boykln at No. 2; Eddie O'Brien., the Augusta, Georgia, flash at No. 3; and Charlie Robertson at No. 4. The Sylyan cup series marks the final tournament event of the polo season. Even should either team take two straight, the series will go to the full three games as plans'call for polo on the number one field every Sunday this month, Coaoh Harrison and members of the polo club were pleased with the big crowd that gathered for tho Anal In the Devlne cup series last Sunday. The appearance of the famous English Davis cup star, Bunny Austin, at the Klrkwood course attracted a big crowd to thM thoatre of entertainment but despite this, there was a largo turnout for the polo event. Carl Llghtfoot, who suffered a twisto<l fqpt when brushed by Kirby Tapper's mount in the closing seconds of play last 'Sunday will definitely play In the YellowjBlue series, according to Coach Harrison. Girdler Plane Is Damaged In Crash R. J. Barbin, pilot and T. A. Jones, co-pilot, both of Cleveland and Sam Do Presti of Great Neck, Long Island, and Venezuela had a narrow escape from Injury and possible death when , .the , twin-motored Lockheed plane they were in made a forced landing In a cotton field near Westvllle Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock. The forced landing resulted from both motors cutting out Just after the plane had left the Cam don airport en* route to Cleveland, Ohio. The cause of the stopping of the motors had not been determined but will bo made the matter of an Investigation when mechanics arrive from Dearborn, Michigan. According to Pilot Barbin the plane will be dissembled and removed on trucks to Roosevelt field, N. Y., where it will be repaired. Mr. Barbin stated the twin motors cut out simultaneously about ten minutes after the ship had lifted from Woodward field and was flying westward at an elevation of about 3500 feet. Dusk had settled over the landi scape at the time and It was difficult i to see the ground. Both pilots scan nod the terrain as beet they could in 1 the gloom and finally docided to come down on what looked like a level . are?- IS lan<?lng the plana hanked around a dwelling occupied by a colored family, scaring the wits out of those In the building. Tho plane roared over the field, but at the end, a ditch at the side of a cross road, proved a nemesis. The undercarriage was torn off while the , left motor woe ripped from Its fasten; ings and was hurled many feet ahead | of the ship. The wings wore dented while the tail was also twisted. The two pilots and the passenger emerged unhurt. The falling ship had been noted by many people and after tho crash hundreds of spectators arrived on the scene. As the news spread more and more people began to arrive on the scene. Tho highways became Jammed with cars and traffic was tied up. The big Lockheed plane which has been used by Mr. Girdler, president ryf T> 1 _ 0...1 * , , ' -uo .vu^uuuvi wicoj van yurauuii, to commute between his office in Cleveland and his winter home here has been stationed at Woodward airport between trips. It has been eyed by many hundreds of people who visit the airport It represented the very latest ideas Jn plane construction and ' equipment. Half Holidays For Three Months Camden stores and business houses will observe Thursday half holidays during June, July and August, according to announcement from the office of tho Chamber of Commerce. Efforts on the part of the grocery stores to have the mid-week half holiI days start In May proved a failure when several of the stores decided to i accept the three month closing period 1 as approved at a recent meeting of ' the merchant's bureau. ( The Chamber of Commerce will i meet with all grocers of the city next v Monday evening to discuss a program * of uniform opening and closing hoars . for grocery stores. The dry goods stores, hardware stores and other 1 shops of the city observe an S:00 * o'clock opening hour and 9:S0 closing | boor now sad will continue It for the > year beginning May 1st. ; The mid-week closing fceV holidays will prevail daring May, liigTlly ~ f Angast for lawyers, real estate men and dentist* . ' r' i '' *' ' " : - * ' jl