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FHE CAMDEN CHKUNICLb H. D. NILES, Editor and Proprietor fcK . ? 1'ublUhml every Friday at Number II"!' NVrth Uroad street. and entered at the < 'annifit. South t'arolina J'ustoffte? its Mtfuiid do** mall matter. Fried por \. r up N?? subscript tuns taken for h ** than six Months 111" all Instances tlu. xuhfeciipLiuit puce is duo and payable in advance. All subscription* are can* < ll? d when Kulmenbcr fulls to renew. It. i" v,-ni, d In New York by the Amerl* v mi ri' ?? A??aoci?tion ami clxewhere by nil i. liable Ad vi-ri islna Agencies We a., pi m<i advertising of a doubtful n;t* t -tr* .?ii.I try io protect our pultons ti r n ti i> i. j.| i.-evlitut loii by Advertiser* No I.npior Advertisements uceepted at tiny , pri?*u- ('buri b notices published ft t o. 4.. utuiln Uu>11k > and lit*11. en t*f enterI .1 iniio tit M wllel't all adlUl^iM', n f"e is . I..lilted will be cllaigcil lot Tributes of II apt" i and "bltunrlcs will In- chained i. *! \.l i < >t 1.111 it it raii.-ns must be slaued, I ! I.. Ill i?e Un J will lie destroyed Friday. November 8, 1940 LIST YOUR ROOMS Iit'sideiiis of mis community w h<> hiv.- unoccupied rooms In their homos, tliai c.ui bo liitml up lor house keeping pin poses, have an opportunity at this time In list ihe>m for rent l<> Noil* < '(tinmissioned Officers stal lotted at ' I o: l J I' kson Majoi Mil is Moore, Fori Jackson's Billeting Off leer Hi at lolled lii ! Iio Columbia Chamber of Commerce build In/ lias atl vised lhat many of these yotmg Noit-Coiniulaakmed Officers urn inarrleil, and desire to move their families lo local ions within easy driving distance of the military rescrvaI loll The quarters thai are desired at Oils (lino aro two, threw or four rooms thai can he secured for a monthly rental of $15.00 to $35.00. One or (lie saddest sights along life's highway kt to witness it young man loss away a golden opportunity. What leads us to this refloction is a young man over In Spartanburg whose name was In the headlines of all of l lie newspapers two or three years ago when he was pitching for the Spurtanhurg American legion Junior baseball team lie had offers that would have carried him high in baseball, to a position In the Itig leagues evenlually. w ith big pay and a life of coinpar-' alive ease Today lie is self confessed 1 eluii. with u sentence of throe and mi.-half years confronting him. and his opportunity gone, unless ho inii,u uJo^sly realizes his frightful error, and starts over afresh. \\ hy will voting meji commit such mistakes when they know so well what crime does to its devotees? Just, a glance about In every city, (own?or hamlet sun I cos to furnish Innumerable eases of the same character, and yet boys i on t in tie io commit the same ag'-old en or- Chester Rej>orter. Klephants cannot Jump a seven-foot t ha sin Is enough io stop them. 'i ' " tin! MMgSPECIAL COMMUNITY armistice service ()ii (ho eleventh hour <>f the olovoiith day of (ho olovcnth mouth of! the year Ii*18. the gunk which had ' c*i i thundered over Franco for moro than four years hocaino silent. An armis-' the hail boon declarer The war was over. It is well that, we should reiiiombor this event from year U> year with proud and thankful hearts Peace loving people had defeated (ho 8wordraiding millraris'ts. Hut today the peace loving people* ot the world are faced with deadlier perils than tY>?< of IHH and 11' 1 Many of thetn He crushed and helpie?s under the hoelH of ruthless dictators. Is liberty to be lost from the Uvea of men all over the world? The grandeur of (Jrcaf Hrltuin's light for liberty lias moved the hearth of free men ami women everywhere. We have seift them and are sending them, many weapons of defense to assist them in their iremenduos struggle. Hut they need even more than that. They need the assurance that these same men and women are remembering tin-in before (lod in prayer for strength and courage and determination a I the will to wiu to be increased within them. W?? the undersigned ministers of chifrehoH In our community Invito you all to make Armistice Day. November II, a diiy of prayer for peace and for Hie Hritlsh and Allied people. (iraeo Kpiseopal church will be open all day for prayer. At 5:30 there will be a short service-about thirty minutes?In which wo all shall take some part? at which as a Christian community we shall present our united pe-, titlous before Cod and bring the day to an appropriate close. Wo urge and invite members of all churches, our friends of the American Isegiou, and of all service and patriotic organizations to help us to make this a great and inspiring experience. More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." J. H. Oaston A. D. McAru liryco Herbert Maurice Clark Had Weiner Roast Oil Monday morning the Junior I lomeniakers of the Camden High School initiated new members into the club. Tuesday night they were given a weiner roast at Hermitage Pond The officers were in charge of refreshments and entertainment. They are: Made.. Denton, president. Hetty Ilarvjn. vice president; Carolyn Lindler. secretary; Margaret Salmoud, reporter. A Time When You Can Borrow to Your Advantage i especially on the Commercial HanCs attractive ! Monthly R dan NOW is the time when you can lay in your winter coal at a lower price . . . Winter clothing for yourself and family can be purchased to advantage . . . Your home done over in favorable weather . . . When these and other costs add more to your normal expenses, spread out the load with a Monthly Repayment Loan available at The Commercial Bank. Repay in 12 Monthly Installments Come in Today ; JHE COMMERCIAL gANK OF QAMDEN MEMBER FEDERAL. RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION $r;.000.00 MAXIMI.M INSURANCE FOR EACH DEPOSITOR ? SCHUBERT RECREATED BY BRANDT COMPANY The immortal Franz Schubert will live again on the stage of the Haiglar Theater here When the Hugo Brandt Company presents the Interesting musical-drama built around the life and love of a famous composer. The company will appear tn town on November 12 as the first number of the Collins Entertainment Festival. Tills group is headed by Hugo Brandt, brilliant pianist and composer. It is said that Brandt Is the physical counterpart of Schubert and that he makes the hero of "Blossom I Time" live again through his consunimato artistry. The fine baritone singer takes the role of Schubert's friend. Joseph von Spaun. Miss Maxine Casaretto, coloratura soprano. | appears in the role of Sylvia, the! young woman who furnished the inspiration for the beautiful song "Who Is Sylvia". The first portion of the program will ho devoted ft> concert numbers, by tho pianist, soprano and tenor. A feature of this section will be tho musical medley played by Brandt, consisting of request numbers filton the audience woven together instantaneously. Mr. Brandt is well known as a composer. His numbers have been presented "tm tile concert programs of many great pianists. Ho toured America and Canada with many light opera companies and was selected by the late I)o Wolf Hopper to accompany him on his final tour of "Mikado" and "Pinafore". Miss Casaretto, coloratura soprano, is well known in New York and Chicago as a concert-and choir soloist and has won high honors in her appearances throughout .the country. The baritone of the company completes a trio that meets tho requirements of the most exacting critic, and at the same delights the casual concert-goer. A. R. C. Production Corps The Production Room as well as the Headquarters for the Annual Red Cross Roll call are busy places. Cutlers and sewers are at work on the materials, sent from Washington and knitters are in demand. Mrs. H G. Marvin, chairman, and a corps of workers are ready to welcome all helpbrs on each Tuesday from 'J:30 a. in. until 12:30. Mrs Marvin*nnd Mrs. von Tresckow had tho * pleasure of meeting with the Malvern Hill Home Demonstration Club last week, Mrs. D. J. Denton, president; Mrs. H. R Munn. vice president; Mrs. C. 13. Watts, secretary. Mrs. Troy Denton, treasurer and of organizi ing a unit for Rod Cross Work. Cut out garments from the Red Cross Room will bo taken to them and the work done in their homes. It is to bo hoped many such clubs jwiil follow their shining ex.unpb . Tri Gammas Meet Tri Gamma tnwntu' w.t> !i 1! .it !ho ! !: i>: Sybil i>;ake['ord W'"-<Tn.?Pday .1 j no.oi I'iio :no.-: itm w ailed to ;! :> . "juosiil. ti:. Ih-ttv i'.lake.i! I and plans disv .1 for \. :i 1 !ia nk.-i;i\i:ig baski ? be . :? :i :'(?: oh.i j i:> . N. w na m w ill i >alo S.i:u:d.i uorn'o lua'.v money for the club After he business delightful ivfro* mients W er.i served to the members of the e i 11 !> bv ? h e j r host ess Stain* on ivory knife handles in be tuo\e,i bv rubbing with a ? ;; lemon w .hu ll has been dipped in tahp salt. Education Association Meets The first meeting of the Kershaw County Education Association was held in the Camden high school auditorium, Thursday, October thirtyfifst. Mrs. W. F. Byrd led the devotional, presenting worthwhile thoughts on the opening of a "new year" with" CJocl. Mrs. John I>avidson then led in the singing of "God Bles.i America". Miss Lucile Hewlett, president for 1940-41, presided during the business session. Special emphasis was placed on membership in the state and national associations by Mrs. Ethel Murchison. C. B. Busbee then reported on the recent Council of Delegates meeting. From this county, J. C. Bickley -was next elected a member of the Council of Delegates. The program for the year was outlined by Mrs. Kathleen B. Watts. A feature of this year's program is to bo departmental meetings to be planned by the vocational, primary, intermediate, and high school groups respectively. A nomina t ing commit tee ; presented :ho following for departmental leaders: Miss Ada Phelps, primary; Mrs \V F. Byrd, inlet-mod; J. C. Bickley. high school; Mr. F. 1!. Stanton, v<?< ational. Departmental meeting's were then held tinder their leadership after i which the meeting adjourned. Old automobile tires can be made to look like new by application of thin glycerin. Police reports show that nearly 170 n ot or ears are stolen every day In 'lie l'nited States. Special Dinner --Sunday, November 10 ROXY CAFE 6 5c Roast Voung Turkey With Dressing And Cranberry Sauce Oysters Or Shrimp Cocktail Chicken Or Vegetable Soup Or Tomato Juice Vegetables?Mushed Potatoes, Candied Yams. Au Gratin Cauliflower And Lettuce And Tomatoe Salad Banana Pudding REGULAR DINNER . . . 50c Roast Chicken With Dressing . . . Fried Spring Chicken Broiled Special Steak, Roast Fresh Pork Ham With Brown Gravy Fried Tenderloin of Trout Breaded Veal Cutlet With Tomato Sauce V I Deviled Crab With Tartar Sauce A La Carte Western Steak And Fresh Sea Food -T H ! at- '? - .. .1 . 1 . ?. =? - I - ii&JibM RED CRO88 RALLY HELD AT AMERICAN LEGION HALL On Monday evenlug, November i, ut eight o'clock, approximately fifty captains and workers wore present at the American legion Hal) and greatly enjoyou and were impressed by an ! inspiring talk by MomaC. W. Harris, iv5* \ of liishopvllle. who wfia accompanied to Camden t?y iter mother, Mrs. M 1<\ o i JOIN REuCROSS | Hock, age 82, uu active member ol the American Legion auxiliary in Andorson. S, C.. Mrs. IJughoy Tindal, chairman t>f the Rod Cross roll call presided. "America" was sung by the assembled group. aocom)uuiled by Mrs. James Gaudy. Mrs. Tindal stressed the importance of the Roll Call and charged all workers to concontrato on their assigned % duties, reporting to their cuptalns at the Red Cross headquarters, corner of ltioad and Rutledge stroots, daily from the beginning of the drive November 11, to the end of November. Wear buttons, display emblems, go back again and again until everyone has been contacted. The quota for Korshaw county is 1,200 members and J the slogan is "Double the Quota in Korshaw County". Mrs. Warren II. Harris, vice chairman, was introduced by Mrs. Tindal. She spoke on the active work accomplished by the American Red Cross. Supplies are being sent to Great Britain and received there in good condition as proven by actual photographs received in this country showing the landing of supplies and the distribution of same to the proper authorities. Mrs. W. J. Maylield, chairman of civilian relief, spoko on work done by the chapter for local needs as reported in a recent article in the Camden Chronicle. Mrs. Mayfleld urged fine support of the drive during the crisis t at hand. The guest speaker, Mrs. C. W. Harris. was then presented by Mrs. Tindal. She spoke of the need and good of the American Red Cross and its connection with God and the humanitarian aspect of life. Her talk was an inspiration to everyone present and the Roll Call feels deeply grateful to this splendid person for her cooperation. J At the'close of this wonderful .address an informal social hour*was enjoyed. Punch, sandwiches and cookies were served by Mrs. A. A. Reasonover. Cards reading as follows have been received by workers and interested persons in the American Red Cross Roll Call: "You ar invited to attend the annaul Roll Call luncheon given by the Korshaw County Chapter Red Cross November 11, at 1:00 p. m. Hotel Camden. Dutch, 30 cents." All workers are expected to be present as their supplies will be (listri- I buted at this meeUng. J. Karl Bethea. | of Dillon, past commander of the American Legion will bo tho luncheon speaker. Saxophones may not be imported by the Mexican state of Tabatco, where all jazz music is barred. ROTAKIANS HEARD ABOUt"^ RESERVE OFFICERS AS80C|*T|Q Perry Laagston had char* Thursday'* Rotary program 7" had ua hi* guest speaker v Theodore, of Columbia, Wfc0 \ president of the South (^r * Il&serve Officers Association, of the duties of this Important Jtl &ation and what it meant t0 country. His talk gave ti10 Ko ' it new light on our national from the Reserve Association .. point. M There will be no regular pro*, next week, as the usual innotlm give w-ay to' the annual ladies Nir celebration atvthe Court Inn, at vm time a most attramive program \ been arranged by a committee c< slating of Jack Mullen, Hi.nry ^ son and Granger Koruegay. ^ will bo a very largo attendance, K former out of town Rotarluns Wlllii King and Hamilton Osborne Columbia aud their wives will ?i attend, as will Joe Timborjake 4, Mrs. Tlmborlako, also of Ooiua^| Mr. Tlnvborlake Is t he Dl$m Governor ef Ilotary. Delegates to Convention John IX Kennedy Chapter U. u will be well represented at the su convention In Columbia Novemi 4-5-6. Mrs. E. 0. von Tresckow, Mi H. E. Graham, Miss Graham, Mrs \ J. Dunn, Mrs. Gi H. Raum, Miss Eiu both Kennedy, Mrs. J. R. Cureton u the Misses McDowell luivo decided go; and it Is hoped others will do so Mrs. R. B. Ohewning, historian, r ceived an especial invitation tobept sent for the processional on htetor night, November 5. Mrs. Oaroonn Cheater is state chairman of this li portant department. At freezing i&empe nature, a hundre pounds of ice contains enough het to raise the temperature of 65 pound of water front the freezing point I the boiling point. COMING ATTRACTIONS At The Camden Theatre FRIDAY, NOV. 8. "THE WESTERNER" Gary Cooper?Walter Brennan Doris Davenport In SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Wayno Morris?Virginia Dale Lillian Cornell "THE QUARTERBACK" Serial "Jr. G-Men" and Comedtet SATURDAY, NOV. 9 10:30 O'CIock Ann Dvorak?Helen Mack Lola I^ane "GIRLS OF THE ROAD" Suitable for Adults Only j MONDAY and TUESDAY! i NOVEMBER 11-12 I The Most Powerful Film of M-fTixne! "PASTOR HALL" I His story will blast its messasadl Entertainment to a Shocked I World WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 Maureen O'Hara?Adolphe Men)W Herbert Marshall?Fay Bainter "A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT*^ THURSDAY and FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14?15 i Ronald Coleman?Ginger Rogeri "LUCKY PARTNERS" Real Leather J HANDBAGS I MADE TO SELL FOR MUCH MORE! I Roy a little more and own a I real leather handbag! Smart I pouch, envelope and hondl? I styles ? handsomely finished and fitted I Don't miss them! f