Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1 '^L. Cruising | , ? Around with "Skipper" * WHY WAIT I mot a lady on the street She paused and said to me "That tribute to your friend you wrote As I read It I could see film walking down the shady street As natural aa could be I wonder, someday wheu I'm gone Will you wrlto something nice of me?" Why wait, quoth I 'til someone's gone If there's something nice to be said Why not suy It right here and now ? While your cheeks may still turn rod With the gentle glow of happiness That cheers us one and all: When we know that folks are fond of us Why wait 'til they're past recall? # * ~ Writing pootry is a tough assign-i ment at the least. Mainly because one does not know wotinell rhymos with oortain words. I Well, pushing the basketball levor, lota ramble about a bit on the hardwood. Tho Horse Shoe boys really played ball against the 118th Field Artillery outfit last Thursday night and altho beaten it was a close game with the locals playing Just as good ' hall as the Invaders. * By the way. Isn't it about time that good Factor Burke stages his bazaar in St. Mary's hall. That's something J we all look forward to. Wo hope the affair will be bigger and greater than ever and draw a record crowd. * # Wandered into the Sarsfleld club the other night and after watching some young folks dance, sat down and sampled a steak. Well" you don*tr find them finer anywhere. Steak and French Frys, salad, coffee and pie and Oh yes. Schlltz. No wonder the supper club 011 Mill street is popular with; critical diners. | ? ? ? And those four musicians there sure can pour out some sweet music. * * Chris Wood, NBC radio commentator, has been doing a swell Jofl at broadcasting the play by play story of the polo games. Chris has added a lot of color to the games by his fine work. Food experts aver that nicotinic acid has been the deficiency lu the food supply of the South and other parts of the country?hence pellagra, a common affliction in those places, Is to be remedied by making the acid an ingredient for flour. Have you added "nicky" to your own diet as yet? m + Neighborly thoughtfulness concerning the welfare of others seems to be absent in some localities. A house-tohouse canvasser In a northern city of the state found an aged woman helpless and without food or fuel in her home. It is easy to cheer for the home team when the home team Is winning. It seems to be the natural impulse of the people. The home team needs the cheers fiumt when it la losing. M?mi and women are like that'too. Tito time whuu they neoti encouragement Is when things seem to go against them not wlien they are on top of the wave, and strangely enough the plaudits of the crowd are always given to a man when he Is winning and doesn't especially need them. There Is othlng in the lease lend hill, as it nears the end of its journey. that Savors of dictatorship. The vicious tactics employed by some opponents with their pcomiscuous use of "dictatorship" and "war" labels, gives timeliness to lite reminder of what It does not empower President Roosevelt to do. WlTal the lease-lend lilll does do is clear the way for speedy, effective aid to Ureal Iti itUn?an objective with which nearly all Americans are sympathetic. President Roosevelt's wise and courageous leadership rescued litis nation from one great crisis in 1933. We have faith that the President will keep this nation on an even koll in the present crisis and follow a policy that will stay the ugly spectre of war and the evil forces of totalitarianism from our shoros. * Tito Camden Yellowjackets, one of the smartest cage teams In Camden high school basketball history has one more homo game listed on tllo 1941 schedule. That will bo with Newberry on March 7th. Tonight the Yellowjackets and the Bull dogs battle against the girls and boys teams of Newberry at Newberry. On March 4 the team goes to Chester, * * * The fans savy.a smooth working outfit last Friday against Rock Hill. The whole team played brilliantly, even to the many reserves which were called in during the evening romp. The regulars, McQuirt, Corbelt. Trapp. Sowell, Hammond and Pitts worked with tho precision of a machine and blanked the visitors under a 14 to 0 score in tlie first quarter. * * * Well, Camden did not get the snow storm promised by the weather man last Friday. The day was chilly but featured 'by brilliant sunshine. * * A letter mailed from Milwaukee last week Wednesday spoke of 18 degree below zero temperature. That Isn't exactly tropical. Mentally we have crowned the town's biggest sour-puss. Guess who? * * Impressions of Sunday., Awakening to see bright sunshine pouring in the window. Finding temperature out of doors somewhat of the arctic variety. Buying my last copy of the Charlotte Sunday News as that sheet will is3uo but six evenings a week in the future. Chatting with Sam McCaskill. Greeting many friends at Grace church. White clad choir singers marching In to strain of "The Son of God Goes Forth to War". An Inspiring sermon by the minister. Meeting Bishop and Mrs. Gravatt after service. A swell dinner and then a rousing polo game. Lots of people and bright sunshine. Many officers from Fort Jackson in the throng. Tea party after the game , with many of the news hounds and radio lads from the Carollnas as' guests. Pleasant time is had by all. Back home to sit In front of the fire place and read the papers. Muffins and tea. Writing up the news releases on the polo game. Reading the Sunday papers. Fixing up a howl of pop corn. Feeding the dog as well as myself. Listening to the radio and then hitting the hay at JO p. m. m m m m .. . . Speaking of that polo game Sunday afternoon?there sure was a big crowd, one of the largest of the season, which in the face of radio broadcast of "big league polo" in another location, surely demonstrated that the Camden brand of polo Is the favorite with the masses. baron dekalb teachers hold monthly meeting Wentville. Fob. 25?Tim ParentTeacher Association of the Baron Ih-KttU) School hold Its monthly meeting Thursday evening. February 20. at eight o'clock. The meeting was called to order by the president. Mrs. T. O. Fletcher. 'I ho devotional was conducted by the Kev. B. A. Davis, assisted by 1*. A. McDowell. The program, a declamation contest for the primary and Intermediate grades, was under the supervision of Miss Sweatt. Fifteen pupils participated. representing the first six grades of school. Those taking part wero Edna Maria Ilorton. Sue Bradley. MarJorle Ann McDowell, llobeon Owens, Johnson McDonald. 1^ Jeuno lkivls, William Bradley, Myrtl* Ann Broughton, Carolyn Busbee, Nell Fletcher, Betty Jo Faulkenherry. Frances Wright. Joseph Stover, Edward Thomas Young, and Howard McDowell. The winners in the primary contest were: first fdaoe, Marjorie Ann- McDowell; sot-olid place, William Bradley; and third place, Hobaon Owens. Winners in the intermediate grade conjeatwere; tlrst pluce, Carolyn Busbee; second place, Edward Thomas Young; and third place. Betty Jo Faulkenherry. Tlio two first place winners were awarded pins by the school. While a decision was being reached by the Judges. Mrs. Cyril Busbee rem do red a lovely piano selection, and three-year old Cyril Busbee, Jr.. gave a vocal solo, "God Bless America. * After the program, the guests were ushered Into the Home Economics room by Mr. McCallum and Mr. Christie, to witness one of the most spectacular "social events" of the season?a mock wedding. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at a reception In honor of llie"bride and groom." The hostesses served Russian tea and sweet cakes. I>ator in the evening Mr. Busbee showed an educational motion-picture in the auditorium. farmers obtain loans from credit association Farmers obtained nearly 161,000 emergency crop and feed loans in 1940 for a total of $19,470,625, according to figures released by S. P. Llndsey, Jr., director of the Emergency Crop and Feed I/oan Section of the Farm Credit Administration. This compares with 139.452 loans made in 1939 for $ irr; 0Ttr.^09; or an 1nereas n of 15.4 percent in the number of loans and 29 1 percent in the amount. Although these loans are made only to farmers who cannot obtain adequate short-term financing from regular crodlt sources, a high percentage of them are "being repaid, "Mr. lAndsey pointed out. Eighty-nine per cent of the amount loaned in 1939 has been repaid nlnl over the entire period during which these loans have been made, 1918-1940, approximately 70 per cent of the amount loaned has been | collected. Quite a number of newspaper and radio broadcasters came over for the game and several remained for the i tea that was given in the Kirlcwood grill. The majority of the lads however. had to head homeward right I after the final chukker because of havi ing to be on the Job. # C. P. DuBose. Jr.. who shot two beautiful goals during the melee between Town and Country could not attend the tea party because of illness. In short Charley played the game with a temperature' that indicated he was threatened with flu. Gosh, if that lad could play as he did while ill, what wouid he have done had he been in good health. * * One of the winter residents in watching the polo teams In action exclaimed "It is hardly believable that the teams could show such improved play In a season. I am really surprised". * And that friends, tells the story of Camden polo, which today stamps Camden as the outstanding polo cen! ter of the south. And I don't mean ' mebbe. Truly "big league polo". And speaking of big league polo, Chris Wood got off a little sarcasm during his broadcast anent that publicized trade mark. This Chief Has System New York. Feb. 9?Wendell L. Willkio. who stopped briefly in Africa on his return flight from Britain, i brought home a saber and tom-tom made by the natives of Portugese Guinea, presented to him by the government of the colony. ' He told of meeting a native chief. ! | who proudly Introduced 13 of his 26 [ wives. I "And where are the others." Willkio i asked. j "Working in the fields." the chief! | replied. | j "How can you support so mar.y] : wives," Willkie asked liiih. "That's easy", explained the cho f, I "every time I got a new wife I g- t a ! new field hand." Wake Lazy Irssidej All-Vegetable Way Thousands turn to this way to pet relief when they're lazy intestinally and it has tVem headachy, bilious, Irritable, listless: A quarter to a half-teaspoonful of spicy, aromatic, all-vegetable BLACK - DRAUGHT on your tongue tonight, a drink of water, and there you are! Thus, it usually allows time for a night's rest; acts gently, thoroughly next morning, so relieving constipation's I headaches, biliousness, bad breath. , BLACK - DRAUGHT'S main Ingredient is an "intestinal tonic-laxr?tive," which helps impart tone to iasjr bowel muscles. The millions of packages used prove its merit. Economical, too: ^26 40 doses, 25c. NewsJEvents In and Around Bethune Bethune. Fob. 87 -Mr and Mrs John Neil Mtlaiurin. of Columbia, apont iIn* week end with the J. N McLaurlns, Mrs. J McUiurln Is visit lug in tho homo of her son, l^auretvoo Mr> 14\uiin, of Columbia. Mrs. Jossio Illclt ami Mrs Winston, of I>urham. N. C, were week otul ttmwiH of Mr. ami Mrs Frank Leo. Whllo thoro thoy visited Port Jackson, whero their husbands are stationed. Mrs. 11 H. Tiller, of I Durham, N. Or, was the week end mtost of her parents. Mr, and Mrs. K. R. Gardner. Richard Mct*auri.n. of Florence, spent the week end hero with his parents. Mr." and Mrs. J N. Mclaiurtn. Miss Swan net* Robert's, of Islington. WIS tho week end guest of Mlsa lxiila Hodge. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kastorllng of McCall, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Iwsllo Heat. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Parker spent Sunday with relatlve>s near Kvnchbnrg. The fourth Monday evening of each month la observed as church night by tin' members of tho Presbyterian church. These meetings are held In the cabin at tho rear of the church. Monday evening therfo were fortythree assembled to enjoy tho varied programs presented. C. 11. Mitchell, president, presided over the meetings. Miss Louise Orttnan. recreational leader was In charge of tho amusements. A. K. Mclnurln lead tho discussion period on "Personal Kvangelism". 11. 10. McCaskill; Mrs. K. Z. . Truesdell and little Miss Ruth Rozier took part. Rev. F. R. Morse closed tho discussion with Inspirational remarks. Congealed fruit salad and hpt coffee were served by circle number one. with Mrs. C. 11 Mitchell, chairman. The executive hoard of the woman's auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday .aftortioon with Miss Stella Bethune. Mrs F. R. Morso had charge of tho devotional. Plans were made for I ho closing of the year's work which Is the last of March. Twelve members were present Cherry pie and hot coffe were served during the social period. Rach year the I). A. It's ask for tho schools to select the outstanding girl in the?graduatlug class?Tills year Miss Betty Best has been selected to represent the Bethune school. She will also servo as page at tho D. A. It. convention in Charleston next week. A most unusual experience was that of Miss Stella Bethune Thursday morning when ahe went to the garage where she had placed her 1941 Chevrolet the evening before. On opening the door to her astonishment a nelght>or's bird dog Jumped out. On Investigation It was found that the dog had torn the entire upholstery from tho top and sides. New seat covers were also torn to shreds and the wire from tho top was lying ucross tho seats Sixvtators seeing tho cur expressed astonishment iiiut one dog could do so much damage. Tho loss was covered by Insurance. The eighteen months old child of Mr, and Mrs. Walter Jones had the misfortune of having a piece of steel lo sthk in its eyeball while the father was working on an axe. The child is receiving treatment at Duke Hospital. Mr. and Mrs I amnio Mclaughlin of Kingstree wore Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. It, Padgett. Misses Druscilln Rate lift' and ltlanche Ivdmi ltrannon, of Wintlirop <*<?Ut >-*:' sjsMit the week end at tlleir homes here. Miss (Jerry Davis, of Columbia College, was the week eitd guest of her mothor, Mrs. Clara Davis. Miss Helen Snoll visited friends in Swansea during tho week end. Miss la>ulso Ortmun visited relatives in Rock Hill during the week end. J. I). Linton, of Fort Jackson, visited his parents during tho week end. ? Mr. and Mrs, -JV. b. Gardner. of Sally, spent the week end with Mrs. Gardner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 7. P. Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon and Miss Sara Gordon spent Sunday in Charlotte with Mr. And Mrs. Grler Gordon. Miss Mary Brannon, of Columbia, was guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Brannon, during the week end. The Seri Indians, who Inhabit an Island of tho Gulf of California, are among the most primitive of all the earth's peoples. RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF ATTORNEY L. A. WITTKOW8KY We tho members of tho Camden public library In annual mooting assembled. recognizing Iho great. loan sustained by (lie association in tho passing of its vine pr?*sidont. Mr, Legriel A. \VlLlkowaky, roaolvo thai Whereas. we bow to Iho will of our heavenly Father acknowledging his wisdom, wo register our regret In tho loss of ati eMltteinod olTleor, and Whereas. this organization appreciates his long and faithful services tis secretary and treasurer for years guiding us tjirough the struggles of our early lluauelal troubles, and Wborons, his keen legal mind helped to draft and form our constitution and by-taws and by "his moderation In all things" kept our meetnigs on a pleasunt level, bo It resolved That a i>ago in our minute book be inscribed to his memory, a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family and to our local papers, showing our appreciation of his unflagging interest all these years of the library's existence 11 f>-1940.?-I>eila M. Shannon. chairman of committee. . FOR PERSPIRING FEET USE STA-DRI & At Your Druggist's 35c Thursday, March 20th .. 3 p. in. to Mid-Night f/"4 ; BAZAAR f for ' Our Lady of Perpetual Help ST. MARY'S HALL NOTICE To Delinquent Taxpayers - YOU HAVE NO DOUBT NOTED THAT MESSRS. ARRANTS AND THORNTON, THE MEMBERS OF j THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM KERSHAW COUNTY, HAVE INTRODUCED A BILL UNDER THE TERMS OF WHICH COUNTY OFFICERS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT ALL FEES PROVIDED TO BE PAID TO THEM AND TURN THE SAME OVER TO THE TREASURER, BEGINNING APRIL 1st, 1941. THOSE AGAINST WHOM TAX EXECUTIONS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO ME CAN SAVE SOME COSTS AND MILEAGE BY COMING TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND MAKING PAYMENT BEFORE APRIL 1st, SINCE ACCORDING TO THE BILL ABOVE MENTIONED, I WILL BE COMPELLED TO COLLECT ALL THESE COSTS AND FEES THEREAFTER AND TURN THE SAME OVER TO THE COUNTY TREASURER. ' ? ' J. H. McLEOD, Sheriff {Laid End to End They Add j } up to a Swell Idea s # We mean these Four New Additions to the Bulck SPECIAL S 2 Series that Give you Big-Car Thrill In less Curbslde Space J The way cars have been stretching out lately, it usually takes only a ^ J couple of cars to occupy the curb space of an extension-ladder fire 0 truck. a Not so with the newest additions to 0 the 1941 Buick line. 0 Here we've reversed the trend?just 0 to prove that an honcst-to-golly BIG W car can be built without going overboard on bumper-to-bumper distance. The four new models now adorning 0 the Buick Special Scries fit neatly Sinto modest garages without putting a permanent crimp in the doors. SThcy slip into parking places smoothly as a rowboat nestles up to a dock?and the way they flit through ^ traffic is a delight to wheel-weary m drivers. 0 When it comes to action ? well, Q they've got a 115-hp. Fireball eight ? under their bonnets that skims you down the road like a mallard heading ^ home. You can add Compound Car- A buretion at small extra cost and havd ^ 125 horsepower that does things we w hardly dare hint about in print. Hut they're a handy six inches shorter, bumper to bumper, than other ) Buicks?a quartet of top-quality cars in a new and easily-handled size. W The price? It's lower too. So better ^ take a look at the first really BIG car ^ in this bumper-to-bumpcr size. BUICK PRICES BEGIN AT '915 . " for the Business Coupe . * delivered at Flint, Mich. State tax, optional equipment and accessories ? extra. Prices subject to change ivithout notice. Ruick Special Convertible Coupe with Press -A -Butto ?i Automatic Top, $1138* '- QtlMlAt Of OQ4HA1 MOTO?S VAiU? CAMDEN MOTOR COMPANY 1119 Broad Street . Camden,. S. C.