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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE H. D. NIL 68, Kdltor and Proprlstor Published overy Friday at dumber 11(>9 Nhvth Broad Street, and erttered at the Camden, South Carolina Postofflce aa second claaa mail matter. Price oer yedr 18.00. No subscriptions taken ror lehH than Six Mouths. In all lnatancea lhe subscription price la due and payable In advance. All subscription* ara cancelled whoa subscriber falla to renew. lUprountod lu JNow York by the Amurl-. can Press Association and elsewhere by all reliable Ad vortlslng Agencies. We accept no advertising of a doubtful nature and try to protect our patrons from misrepresentation by Advertisers. No I.hjuor Advertisements accepted at any price. Church notices published free. Cards of thanks and notices of entertainments where an admission fee Is ? barged will he charged ror. Tributes of i aspect ami obituaries will bo charged tor All communications must he signed, otherwise they will bo destroyed. Friday, December 13, 1040 MAKE LIVING ON THE FARM Thorn I* much <11hcmotion Just low as lo what should bo done for the cot' ton farmer in order that ho may get Hip price of his labor and tho full tost of production, Also much has boon douo latoly to arouse farmers as lo the necessity of growing on the farm all possible food crops so that little lined bo bought with cotton money. The Press and Standard wishes to urge that this be done. If the farmer docs not need to buy things ho can grow on his farm, tlmro .wllPlm little neod for not ton money to provide a living There are many crops of food value not now being gro^p on many farms in Colleton county. These farms must, therefore, <I01H<11<I upon the money received from cotton to buy those things and of course if tho cost of production of cotton is as much, or oven less, than the farmer ciln got for tho. cotton, It moans financial ruin for the farmer. On the contrary If tho Tanner grows everything he needs for home consumption on the farm, and has lo buy only the few other things he needs for himself and family, Uien cotton money will bo surplus and the family will ho Independent. This is a natural livestock country. There Is a market for hogs, cattle and poultry. These any farmer ran grow at a profit, lie does not need to utilize tho best acros 011 his farm for cotton". Ho can plant crops for hogs, cuttle and poultry, and markot these iiisirad, and mako use of some of them for homo consumption. Thero is where independence comos. Freedom from the necessity of buying moat, flour, oggs and poultry, will pliable th<> farmer lo llvo with llttlo outlay for food. His cotton, or llvostork money, can go for buying clothing, gasoline and the few things ho cannot raise on tho farm, as woll as pa> lug taxes and Insurance. This week we saw a fanner carrying home with him from a store in Walterlxiro a bunch of turnips for his dinner. Doubtless ho also had bought some "fat back" with which to cook them Is It not a reflection upon the industry of any farmer who has to buy vegetables when the garden would produce all ho needs and a surplus? All that Is necessary Is little thrift and using some of the time devoted to "going to town." Even many families In town can have a good a 11-theyeur garden and produce their own vegetables. Ye editor does. Vegetables from one's own garden have a more delicious flavor than those bought, we find. -Walterboro Press and Standard. ^ We cordially invite you jj / to our i t V | Christmas ( i Flower Display I '' { | Wednesday, Dec. 18 | / ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ / <//7t7r and Beauty ^ 'f in ( ^ Cut Flowers Potted Plants I j .-/ Sou venir 'To / 'isitors ^ | fi J | The Camden Floral Co. | g K l-'.TA 11. SHO I' C Aid For Greece Growing Daily The drive for funds to aid Greece hue run up to a totul of $872.00 and continues to grow dally. The lo<*al Greek citizens hope to reach a goal of one thousand dollars. Those who have contributed since our last publication are as follows; ?... Previously reported $773.55 I .lack Dottier $*-00 | L. H. Jones Lou Camden Lumber Company .. . 5-00 Leslie Myers -'.00 I). H. Mackey ^ On J. H. McDowell 1 00 Miss Peggie Klzer 50 Mrs. Nancy -Kemp -25 Mrs. K. L. Woolen* 50 I<\ T). Goodale t 00 K. 8, Smith 2.00 John L. Gottys 1 00 Amos Cooper I 00 Miss Dorothy Culvern Lot) | A. A. ltnoasonover .. i 2 00 C. H. Johnson 25 Prof. J. M. Arlal, Columbia .. .. I 00 Mrs. William Ralnsford LOO Frank Ctioraen 1.00 Mrs. W. L. Wright . .' :.L00 Mr. IHckoy 1 00 It D. Ktrkovor 5.00 Mrs. Sam Russell 5.00 Miss Janh Swords LOO Mrs. H. G. Marvin . 1.00 Mrs. Warren Harris 3.00 Mr and Mrs. Joseph Shoheen 0.00, J. 10. Williams LOO Fred Mosehjy LOO llenry Norris 5.00 A Mitchell . . <.j LOO T. M. Hall . . . .. ... .T. . .*.... LOO Mary Hall 1.00 Christmas & Christmas 5.-00 Camden Pottling Company.. .. 5.00 Ned Penrcv, Jr 1.00 If C Jones 1.00 G T. Uttle . . . , 1.00 John Madlotls 1.00 M. M. Reasonover 1.00 S. S. llensloy 50 Arthur Stokes 1.00 Thomas Mantas 5.00 W. It Shiver. Rmnbert 2.00 Greek Friends 2.75 Contribution? Left At Roxy Cafe Greek Friends 5.75 M. L. Perry 1.00 Friend of Greeks 2.00 Allen Norris 2.00 Rosalee Stevenson LOO Miss Martha Singleton 1.00 Duncan Edwards 1 00 T. J. Woolen L00 Tommio Dabbs 75 W. II. Pyrd. Columbia 50 C. L. Shea ley 1 00 11. T. Davis 50 Port TruesdHI 50 Isuiis Pantas, Rutland. Vt 50 Jimmio D. Hashe 50 J. A. Stokes. Columbia 50 L. W. Hoyklu 15 R. S. HoRlan 50 A C. Ra wis .. 50 (). M. Prodto 50 W. H. Gladden. Chester 50 .1 M. Kelly, PIshopvllle 50 J C HofTiYi'an . . 7777. .77". 77. ... 7 1.00 Mrs. Margardt Mayfleld 100 Miss Marie Thomas 1.00 Rose's 5 and lbc Store 5.00 Rev. A. D. McArn 3.00 Total $872.00 Life Of Christ To He Shown On Sereen . tpr- ; " The famous talking picture Golgotha" whclh cost $800,000 to produce and which depicts the life of Christ. is to bo presented In Camden next Monday. December 16 at the auditorium of the Camden grammar school under the sponsor-, ship of the Wontana Auxiliary of the Grace Episcopal church. There will be a showing at 2:20 o'clock in the afternoon and 7 o'clock in the evening. At 8:20 the picture will bo shown at the Browning school. Special free tickets for this event are being given out by merchants of the city. Those tickets with 14 cents, ten cents of which is part of the admission fee and the balance the statei amusement tax, will admit the bearer to the screen offering. The picture is non-sectarian and wherever it has been shown has proved the keenest of praise. The picture is entirely different from anything ever shown in this community ami is the first and only talking lnouou picture made in the life and crucifixion of Christ. It presents the Immortal story of Christ In a spectacular and Impressive manner. Critics everywhere have aci ; . claimed It the greatest picture of Its kind over made. Vou are all familiar with such characters an Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor who washed his hands of the crucifixion because he found no guilt In Christ. Vou remember King Herod, who taunted and abused Christ, and you recall the twelve disciples, one of them. Judas, who betrayed Jesus, and you huve often read the story of Mary, the mother of Josus. These characters and many more actually live and speak to you from the screen In this Immortal picture, "Golgotha". Throughout the entire story the character of Christ Is portrayed in a dignified and impressive manner, by tho most talented actor ever to play such an important role. You have often heard and read the story of Jesus, hut in this great talking motion picture. the story is re-created in an unusual and remurkable manner that will hold your Interest from beginning to end. If you like good-entertainment, seo "Golgotha." If you like to see the most unusual and gigantic motion picture ever produced, likewise see "Golgotha." The film is spectacular, unusual, and highly entertaining, and remember, it's a talking picture, tho first aud only one ever made of the story of Christ. Insure Delivery By Mailing Gifts Early Porti master C. P. DuI>ose ana nis assistants at the local post office are urging the citizens of the town and community to do their Christmas shopping early and mail gifts as quickly as possible. This will insure prompt delivery of all gifts that may be delayed if mailed late. During the holiday time the mail increases approximately 200 per cent according to Mr. DuBose. It is a physical impossibility to handle this great mass of mail matter efficiently and promptly within a few days. Therefore to assure delivery of Ohristmas presents, cards, and letters by Christmas day the patrons of the local office and other post offices in the county are urged to shop and mail early Mr. DuBose thinks that it would be wise for the. patrons of the post office to do their Christmas shopping so that they can mail gifts, greetings, and letters a week or 10 days before Christmas, according to lie- distance which the mall must go. This will not only make It certain thai they are received before Christmas day but will he a great aid to the postal service and will enable postal employees to spend Christmas day with their families. Reports indicate that the now l/<?i kheed interceptor travels .100 miles an hour with the throttle wide open. The plane has a range of 1.100 miles, and a climbing speed of 4,000 feet per minute. Inspection Unit Moves To Kershaw Supervisor C. D. Ceddings of the Highway Department Inspectatlon Station No. 10 announced that this inspection station will begin operations in Kershaw December 16, 1940, and remain in Kershaw through January S, 1941. The inspection station will not he" open for inspection December 24. 25, and 26 nor January 1. All motor vehicles are required by law to bo inspected twice each year. Those vehicles now having 1940 stickers on the windshields must therefore be inspected again at this time and obtain the first period 1941 stickers. The inspection station will be open daily from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m., except on Saturdays, when it c'oses at 1 p. m. This inspection unit will begin operations in Camden January 6, 1941. Here At Home Through tho Department* of Public Welfare it has been learned that in Camden and Kershaw County thero is a large number of little children who will have very little if anything to make them happy at Christmas. An T^ITort is being made to fill stockings for these children. If this appeals to you and you would like to share In this please call telephone 393 at your convenience. It is. understood of course that this is in cooperation with the Croodfellows Club, which aims to give baskets of substantial food to a number of worthy and needy families. A. D. McArn. Prices Cut To The Bone LEG-O-LAMB Lb. 29c jj. LAMB CHOPS, Lb. 35c j; LAMB SHOULDER, Lb 20c !> ROUND STEAK, Lb 30c PORK CHOPS, Lb 20c ;; CENTER CUT HAM, Lb 35c ;! HAMBURGER, Lb - - . .. 18c CHUCK ROAST, Lb 18c \\ FRYERS, Lb 27c HENS, Lb 22c j! BRANDED T-BONES, Lb 35c BRANDED SIRLOIN, Lb 30c || j SWIFT PREMIUM HAMS, Lb 22c jj SHEHEEN'S MARKET i Phones 24 and 25 \ Letter In Bottle Has a 1940 Echo An acquaintance that began in 1936 when a note in a bottle tossed over the rail of an Atlantic liner by Tom-. J my An era in, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anertim, of this city, was picked up on the coast of Zeeland, an island off the coast of Holland by 14-year old John J. Van Wigen, was rosiimed a few days ago after being interrupted by the Nazi Invasion of Holland. It was a post card showing a scene in Middelburg, Holland; the picture showing the devastation caused by the German bombers. The card came from John J. Van Wlngen and was addressed to Tommy Ancrum. It was probably one of the first of the kind to reach America from the Nazi-held Holland area. Says Johnny to Tommy: "My Dear Tommy: It is long ago that I wrote something to you and the war has changed many things in our country. But I am glad that I live and that I am in health and my family too. I hope you are in health and I may receive some news from you. I shall soon write to you again. Your friend, J. j. Von Wingeu." Prior - to receiving this postal, Tommy's last word from his friend in Holland was a letter written just before the second world war started and in it, Johnny said he was entering school and he hoped Holland would not get into the war. The two lads, one in the United States and the other in Holland have exchanged letters for years since 1936. The letters of the lad in the war-torn nation were full of interesting facts. Needless to say, Tommy is writing Johnny by return mall, and the boys are looking forward to seeing each other some time after the war ends. History of Famous Indian Weathervane John W. Wilson, who grew up with Camden, furnishes The Chronicle with the following bifr of history in connection with the weathervane atop the city hall building. "In the Chronicle of December 6, under the heading 'Face Difting started on Camden City Hall', in referring to King Haiglar it was stated that he indicated the direction of fleeting South Carolina breezes for nearly a century. "The fact is he has performed that service for 114 years. He began on the Market steeple on the northwest corner of Market and Bull streets. The steeple was finished in 1825, and in 1826, he was raised to the summit. There he presided until 1859, where he was removed with the steeple uptown on Broad street Just north of Rutldege about where Bolk'e store Is now located. and stood on this second perch until January, 1886, when it tfas removed to its present location." German speedboats have sunk British war vessels, including six destroyers and two submarines, with a total tonnage of 11,303 since the beginning of the war, the German high command said in a communique. In addition. It said, the speedboats have destroyed 212,000 tons of merchant shipping. I Major Helmuth Wick, 25-year-oW Gorman air ace, has boon .shot down by British chaser pianos, according lo a dispatch from Berlin. Wick u credited with having shot down 56 British aircraft. H V A |Tv^^B ^p Al J Mm* r? warn f|^B'v'-^fl f ^*jf| n r&iwLiJJiTm m A lofting rimlndir of a glori-^ utMysyS ? a olovo,*< wotch/>th? gift of av llfotimo I ELIZABETH^ 17 i?w*U *24" DEAN \Sg ^15 i.welSft 424" ^.V BEATRICE 1 17 i?w*li w u A F. D. GOOD ALU] m JEWELER Aj 1 (Opposite Po?toffiee)l m > *fjflI . -Xkj&L.-i- ' V--M Don't Wait... Till The Last Minute! ; : ^ ' -r " ~~ ? 1 ?, , , i ,?-., '.* i ' ' '1 ""i *7 ""J* "*^ """ ' We Will Be Open Evenings till 9 p.m. ' ' - LV# ' Beginning Monday, Dec. 16 s ? ...... ^ ^" The Christmas ^tore ' GIFTS - TOYS - BOOKS, etc. _ . \ ' Still A Large Variety to Select From Gifts ... | ^ * J* % -k ' ... men appreciate! II sheorn's i "QUALITY MEN'S WEAR"' jj