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C ?n Around with * "Skipper" . 1 Th? Thf?? PUhcrmon Charlie. l*e and gopd old Buster \ fishing went one day Armed with reel and book and line? ?he> were ready for the fray. a nasty breete swept over the pond. The wave* rose up In wrath. Alas and alaok. we must admit, Our heroes took a hath. Have you pals," the fire chief cried, \s he plunged Into the water, While Lee a neailby atump embraced In a way he hadn't aught'er. The rolks along the distant shore Were in a franco dither. They looked for hoat, a craft or skiff Ail L.ce could do was shlvver. The future of our town Is safe, Mav their prowess never dim, And Charlie Bald he will admit. They all were lu the swim. * * Yes friends and fellow countryhien. here were several nerve-packed thrills out at the old Hermitage pond that Thursday afternoon when the representatives of the city government. pos toff Ice department, and theatrical enterprises staged the one act drama. "Stumped at Last." With T. Leo Little In the starring role, a mean eale of wind In tbe^character of the vtllian. hungry white-capped waves doing their stuff and Charlie (Fire Commissioner) ViUeplgue In the role of the hero, the premier was so realist u- that the cast has definitely decided not to repeat It?at least not until the lake has dried up. There are some things In life that one least expeoted. For Instance, T. Lee Little never likes to be stumped, but this time he was stomped proper. Hut as Buster Sheorn, the other member of the cast remarks, '"At least, we were in the swim.' After the ball game In Columbia the other night we stopped in at a downtown restaurant of the capital city to snag a sandwich and a cup of Java. Just after we seated ourselves a couple came in and sat down at an adjoining table. Listen? 'This Is a good restaurant, isn't it?" Inquired the man at the adjoining table.- ? Yes sir, best in Columbia," said the waiter. "If you order a fresh egg you get the freshest egg In town. If you order hot soup you get the hottest soup 1m the city, sir. If " "I believe you're right" Interrupted the man at. the adjoining table. "I was in here yesterday and ordered a small steak." * * l [ A New York World's fair attraction advertises "300 beautiful girls and 40 lorses." Buck wants to know if it would be worth while going that far to see that many horses. \ * The new college definition for "parents" is "the kin you love to touch." * A newspaper from a western city carries an advertisement of a restaurant that boasts that it serves only 1" cent meals. Shucks, I've been in places where they do the same thing ?only they charge 75 cents. * 1 Kingston Hughes, well known purveyor of poetry says his best poems ar - written when he was "feeling very bad." Ain't it a fact that such Is true of most poetry. First it's too cold, then it's too hot; tlK-n It's too wet and then it's too dry. What a world, what a world. But then, it keeps us from getting bored. The Camden TJ1 band journeyed forth last Saturday afternoon and from a place on the Boul. DeKalb entertained with a program of sftiTing music. * Hundreds of people jammed the street to listen to the youthful musiclane, who under the baton of Director Wlmberly burned out some nifty tunes. Everyone of us, fathers, mothers, sisters and 'brothers and a lot of non-relatiVes of the band lads and lasses chortled with glee and happiI ness over the fact that Camden has a real honest-to-goodness band. m That beautiful blue granite coping ; around the memorial lot in Quaker cemetery was the gift of the American Legion post. D Is made of Winnsboro granite and represents a cost of $375. Within the boundery defined by the coping lies two war heroes. Richard Klrkland, outstanding hero of the civil war and Hobson Hilton, a world war hero. . We've witnessed a lot of polo since last December but for real thrills the game Sunday between the foursome led by Joe Bates and that captained by Oharle DuBose packed a thrill a minute. ??? - - ? ? Kirby Tupper proceeded to shatter a field mark when he scored three goals In the first chukker, all In the period of three minutes. In the third chukker Moultrie Burns stepped up with the same kind of scoring bee. * 0 It looked like a walkaway for the Bates gang early in the game When they led 4 to 0 and appeared to be bitting on all four. But the yellow clad imallet lads refused to be beaten and by ever-lastingly keeping at It, pulled up to within a point of their opponents and then in the final chukked, trailing by two goals, tied It up again and that is' tlhe way the game ended. Yon have to band it to all the gang for doing some really sensational riding. Judging from the applause from the side lines, all of Wateree and a [ part of Columbia, must have been on hand to root for Joe Bates and company. i Even the sport scribes from Spartanburg, Greenville, Rock Hill, Charlotte and Columbia came over to watch the game. * * Getting Into hoss racing for a change. We note Faction Fighter, with Sidney Watters i uo , won the Gloucester Fox Hunters Plate at Media, Penn., last Saturday. Faction Fighter Is a seven year old gelding from the Paul Mellon stables here In Camden. As the week end rolls by and we get the reports of the winning performance of Camden trained horses, we know the Why of Harry D. Kirkover's pleasant grin. , * ' Getting into a serious trend of thot ?in times like this, with the world tumbling - down, most people are plagued by a feeling of helplessness. There is little enough they can do, it is true, but there is brie very valuable thing?support the American Red Cross. This organization of mercy is going to be faced with terrible problems of helping the refugees, the starving and distressed victims of Europe's horror. It is going to try to do all It can to relieve suffering. For the means to do this it is calling upon the American people. We have been unable to stop the holldcaust but in humility and thankfulness, for our own perhaps all undeserved good fortune, we can do something to bind pp the wounds, feed the starving and rescue the children. What we can do, should do, we should do gladly? ^thankful to help, even tho It be a L small amount. [.;' Automobile batteries nowadays have nearly 30 uses as compared to the 14 uses 10 year's ago. t; . "My Skin Wat Fall of Pimples and Blemishes" says Verna S.: '*Since UBing Adlerika the pimples are gone. My skin Is smooth and glows with health." Adlorlka helps wash BOTH bowels, and relieves temporary constipation that often aggravates bad complexion. DeKALB PHARMACY ??? MALARIA W In 7 days and relieves T ' COLDS L Oo 1 O TAILKTI 5kv? . no?c onor? symptoms first day Try "Rub-My-Tism"-a Wonderful Liniment Coodi^Trfe^ Batteries RADIOS ? BICYCLES ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY | CAMDEN, a C ! ........... MATHER ACADEMY ENTERS FOURTH E98AY CONTEST During the last four years, the high school students of Mather Academy have participated In the state tuberculosa essay contest: This has been conducted by the cooperative efforts of the science and English departments. Each year at least one student has been a winner m the state coutest. Helen MoLute won first place and Eleanor Helton second in 11*37; Maggie Carlos, second, and Imcia James a fourth prize lu 1938; Patricia Collins, second, and Vordell Williams, a fourth prize lu 1939. Awards for this year will not be announced until June, but Mather hopes to keep up hor record. The students whoso essays wore entered In the state contest which closed recently were as follows; Ellen Moirester, Verdelle Williams and Geneva Bolton. 0 Besides material from the state and county associations, students have Interviewed Miss Marie Thomas, executive secretary of the Kershaw county tuberculosis association, and have made a special study of the situation In tbe county, Wateree Battles Camden in Finale The blue of Wateree and the yellow of Cauideu will resume Jlhelr polo quarrel on the nuiuber one field here next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the rival team* to pick up where they left off laet Sunday when t^ey battled six torrid chukkera to a 6 to t> tie. Captain Joe Hates of the Wateree blues will use the same liueup thai was in evidence last Suuday with Kliby Tuppor, high scoring ace in the No. 1 position; Stnoiner at No. 2, Ancruiu lloyklu at No. 3, while the old reliable Sir Knight himself will handle the defensive back assignment. Captain Charlie DuBose' of the Camden outfit will have M. Burns, another high scorer at the No. 1 position; Charlie ltobertson at No. 2; DuBose at No. 3, and Carl l.lghtfoot at No. 4. The game Sunday will mark the end of the 1939-1940 polo season In Camden and the fans will have to wait until the third Sunday in November to see the sflk clads in action again. The present season has ostabI listied a record, not only in Camden, but in the entire South. Heretofore, the polo programs have closed shortly after the running of the Carolina cup, which takes place on the last Saturday In March. This year the polo seasou has extended through April and May and the attendance at the "summer sessions" of the sport has exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the polo club members. [. The game last Sunday is described by the critics and railblrds as beiug the best of the entire season, in that ponies and players were "hot." Not only lj) the sense of playing under a broiling sun, but in playing prowess and skill in riding and shooting. The game packed a thrill a minute and the resumption of hostilities next Sunday should witness a record turnout of fans. The game last Sunday started out to be a regular Wateree txlltzkrelg, as the blues certainly put on the pressure In the initial chukker when they shot away to a 3 to 0 lead at the bell, and it *Was Kinby Tuppet, gentleman rider and pololst who)e star shone brightest. Tupper, through some magniflclent fencing by Bates and Boykln, shot three goals in less than three minutes. The first came within ten seconds after the start of the game. The second thirty seconds later and j the third two mlnutea later.--Topper added a fourth goal in the second and a fifth In the third." After that he was a marked man and the yellow defense blocked every effort be made to shoot. Burns scored his three goals In the third on some beautiful assist shots by DuBose, Robertson and Ldghtfoo^ County Woman Is Named on Board Mrs. J. T. Gettys, long an Interested member of the executive committee of the Kershaw county tuberculosis association, was recently elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina tuberculosis association to serve for a period at four years. Mrs. Gettys was also chosen as recording seoretary of the gouth Carolina tuberculosis association, thus giving the Kershay county tuberculosis association representation on f the state association's executive committee. JSnthused by this Recognition of the ability of one of its members, the executive committee of the Kershaw county tuberculosis association," has taken steps to further increase Interest in the tuberculosis program In every section of the county by Appointing several committees to study the needs and promote progress. Mrs. John Mullen, has been named chairman of the Christmas S^al Sale committee; Mrs. Margaret C. Mayfteld, chairman of rehabilitation and relief, t>r. A. W. Humphries, chairman of publicity; Mrs. A. C. McKaln, chairman of public relations, and Mrs. J. T. Gettys, Chairman of the legislative committee. Supported by these loyal workers and members of their committees, the president of the Kershaw county tuberculosis association, J, T. Qettys, is pressing forward toward the time when the county's tuberculosis problem will be welt under control. A Gentle Laxative Good For Children Host any child who takes this tarty laxative once will welcome it the next time he's constipated and It has him headachy, cross, listless, with bad breath, coated tongu* 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 ^airnplo directions, its action is usually gentle, but thorough. libmember Syrup of Black-Draught next time. Two sizes: 50c and 2oc. - % ? T Merit a Of Varsity Are Explained At Meeting A large number of hlgli school senior class members from Kershaw county hlgfh schools gathered at the Episcopal guild hall here Friday evening to listen to a talk by Dean John A. Chase of the school of administration of the state university and to witness motion pictures of the South Carolina-Miami university football game of last season. Dean Chase gave an interesting talk regarding the history of the state university, tracing Its origin from 1801 -to the present time. He detailed the splendid advantages the university offers to the youth of the state for the achieving of education and cited the various departments of work and study offered. The motion pictures of the footlball game were offered by Ted Toomey, assistant footlball coach, who also spoke briefly Of the fine faoilftlea offered by the university for physical I fitness of the students. 11. A quartet from the varsity glee dob gave several numbers wtrile refreshments were served by the local alumnae and alumni with Mrs. Dan Mackey and Miss Faith deLoach presiding at t?e punch bowls. The meeting was arranged by Attorney John K. d?Loach. Attorney L. A. Wittkowsky presided as chairman. To Meet In Bishopvllle Theatre Luther A. Moore, president of the Lee County Singing Convention, announces its 177th session on Sunday, May 26, at 2:30 p. m., at the Lyric theatre in the Town of Bishopvllle. The theatre will seat with comfort four hundred people and a loud-speak" er wIlT1>e used to enable those on the outside to hear. A very special Invitation Is extended to all singers and a warm welcome will be accorded all. Handkerchiefs, wrought and edged with gold, used to be worn by English gentlemen i In their hats as favors . from young ladies. KIWANI8 N0TE8 The weekly luncheon of the Klwanis club was held at the Camden . hotel Tuesday. Don Morrison had charge of the program and Introduced as his speaker, Bob Nutt. Mr, Nutt used aB his subject* "How To Remember," and gave the elub a very Interesting demonstration. The attendance this weok was thirty members and one visitor. The United States Navy now has . eight blimps on hand or on order. Who Got the Pants? ? James MoCIenton, colored, wu rested upon the complaint of Fred Cantey, also colored, the latter charging James with having taken a pair of pants from the Cantey shack near Cassatt on Tuesday. MoCIenton, admitting to a constable, It is alleg- ;;; ed, that he has served time f6r rot>bery on several occasions,* denies ha^ took Fred's .britches. And he has several witnesses to prove that he was < not near the shack when the alleged * theft took place. Anyhow, the pants are still missing. ?r . - X- ?J V THE FORD WAT OF DOING BUSINESS The Ford Motor Company was founded by a working-man for working-men. Iu present officers began as employees of the Company. It was the first company to pay a minimum wage, beginning in 1914, at the then astounding figure of ^5 a day. That was double the prevailing wage of , the time. The Ford minimum is now ?6 a day for all employees engaged ii| production work. And from that, the wages rise to ^10.80 a day, with the average wage $7*23, exclusive of salaried employees. The Ford Motor Company was the first large company to establish the 8-hour day?also in 1914. And the 40-hour week was inaugurated by the Ford Motor Company in 1926, years before any such laws existed. The Ford Motor Company employs men without regard to race, creed or color. It is common knowledge that working conditions in the Ford shops are the best that science and constant care can make them. A square deal, a just wage and stabilized employment for a large proportion of our employees ? and as fully stabilized for all as conditions will permit ? enable our men to retain their personal independence. Mn consequence of these policies the Ford Motor Company has one of the finest bodies of employees in the world. The larger proportion are mature men of long 9 service with the Company?sober, decent family men. Hundreds of them have been with the Company for more than 25 years ? thousands for more than 15 years. Their health record? home ownership and citixenship records are good. Jill this is reflected in Ford products, whether cars, trucks or tractors: The work is honestly done. Materials are the best that can be made or procured. Less profit to the Company and more value -t - . I CO I lie vusiuiucr is ikiiuwn throughout the motoring world at "Ford's way ofl doing business." V w Cord Motor Company was the first to make a motor car within the means of the average family?quitting the manufacture of what was then the largest selling ' model in the world to do so. Its chosen field in all the 30 years since that time ha* been the average American family ? for which it hat consistently provided car facilities which formerly only the wealthy could buy. It is the policy of the Ford Motor Company to share the benefits of advanced methods and management with workers and public alike. Increased wafees and employment over a period of many yeara I have resulted in A 300 per cent increase in the built-in value of the Ford car and 01 75 per cent reduction in its price , Henry Ford and Edsel Ford keep daily personal touch with all phases of Ford manufacture. In a conference with his staff, Henry Ford often says: "Go ahead?/'// sit here and represent the public I I REDFEARN MOTOR COMPANY ?> ' ..... *? * ? * - __; SALES ? SERVICE West DeKalb St. , Camden, South Carolina Phono 140 *- .. .? ,*..^ ....' ; I ANNOUNCEMENT I I i 1 I have bought the J. B. Zemp { j | Drayage Company and will en- ! j ! deavor to serve the public of I | I -(" Camden and Kershaw county | j I i in the same efficient and friendly ! I i j manner as Mr. Zemp always tried j | ! to do...... j j I will dougetferalhauling, have j | on sale a supply of sand, gravel, rock, brick, general building ma- j terials ot all kinds iK I B.B.Dunlap Hauling & Building I Supplies Company "\>B TELEPHONE 216 V. r ? ?; i