Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Former Governor Buried On Friday (continued from page four) known and loved since childhood, with sorrowing relatives and friends ubout John G. Richards, governor of South Carolina from 1D27 to 1931, wuh hurled this afternoon. South Carolinian* from every pari of the Htutu and representing practically every branch of the Htate government gathered at the homo and later about the grave, to pay tribute to u man whose memory they honored for hia sturdy Independence, his uncomprlsing stand for what he thought wan right, and lib* courage in upholding hln convictlonB. There were others come to witness the burial of a man whoao aervico to the state hud been real and outstanding; and there were scores come to place a flower on the gruve of a friend; kindly, warm-hearted, understanding loyal and Quick-in his sympathies. Around the outskirts of the throng at the cemetery were quite a number of Negroes, from the surrounding country-side, grieved at the departure ? of one who had often given theiu u helping hand In time of stress. The floral tributes were so numerous that they covered the mound and adjacent plots; set pieces, wreaths and sprays from hot houses, and rtoz ens of more modest pieces, gathered from home gardens and yards, ull witnesses to the affection and esteem in which Mr. Htchards wa? held. Clouds which had obscured the sun during a part of the afternoon, cleared away before the lust tiny flower was placed; and relatives and friends departed, a light wind playing a requiem through the oaks and pines to one j who had loved tho out-of-dOOrs with a devotion deep and abiding, j . } The funeral services wbtyfthold In | the home, set on a lilll frmn itye long 1 front porch of which was\0ffered ft J view of great beauty, wltn\ falling hills and pine forests extendiiifl for ' miles In tho foreground. An tour before tho services were to begin friends and relatives began assembling, to meet on the lawn and in the wide halls and spacious, highcelling rooms, In one of which tho castfetrWrftl been placed. Floral tributes wdY6 about the walls of the hall apd the rooms, and many stood In front of others, so numerous were they. I Dr. It. W. Jopllu, pastor of the Liberty Hill Presbyterian church, presided and was assisted by the Itov, 8. II. Hay of Morrlstown, Tenn. After pruyor, a choir sang, "Lead, Kindly Light" and there was another prayer, followed by reading from the i i' Kssmmmmmmmmmmmmmsmrn Scriptures after which the hymn, Heaven Is My Home" was rendered. Then came the slow procession to the churchyard about a half mile away, where tho services were concluded. Honorary pallbearers at the funeral were members of the state tax commission, officers of Liberty Hill Presbyterian church; L. P. Thompson, Edgar Cunningham, It. C. Jones, Edwin Jones, Charles Cunningham and (J. C. CleipentH, all of Liberty Hill. Of the tax chinmlaahm. only J. 1'. Durham was present, tho third member, Dr. Walter O. Query, chairman, being in Milwaukee ut a tax conference, lint many of heads of divisions and employes of tfyo departments attended the services.i Actlvo pallbearers were six nephows: J. Q, Richards, Jr., J. P. j Richards, Jr., Marlon McCallum, Norman Richards, J. E. Hunter and John Hay, Jr. Surviving are tho widow, who before marriage was Miss Elizabeth Coutes Workman of Camden and nine daughters: Mrs. John Wells Todd, Jr., of Laurens, Mrs. Thomas P. MoCrae of Liberty Hill, MIhs Hettlo Richards of Laurens, Miss Margaret Richards of Columbia College, Miss John'gy Richards of Chester, Mrs. Austin Erancls of Sumter, Mrs. Chcs ter Francis of Rock Hill, Mrs. Morgan &uuls of Manning and Mrs. John Hoddey of Hock Hill. Among state officials and others attending were F. M. i'lucauey, secretary to Governor Maybauk and representing the governor who was tilling au engagement In Greenville; m Oliu D. Johnston, former ^governor; W* P. Hlackwell, secretary of state; Brigadier General James C, Dozier, adjutant general of South Carolina; James II. llopo, state superintendent of education; TayIorseHu< Stukes, Associate justice of the state supreme court; Frank C. Hoblnson, secretary of the sinking fund commission; Sam 'B. King, state insurance commissioner; J. S. Williamson, chlof highway commissioner; Claud N. Sapp, United States district attoi^hey; A. J. Hat Held, member of the state unemployment compensation commission; John T. Stevens, formerly a member of the state highway commission; James S. Wilson, sergeant-at-arms of the house when Mr. Hichards was governor; C. O. Hearon, formerly chairman of the state highway commission; William Weston.i Sr., former managing director of the uatural resources commission; a commission which the lat governor strongly favored; It. D. Cunningham, formerly a member of the house from Allendale; V. F. Funderl burk of the state game warden's office, Clint T. Graydon, Columbia attorney. In Columbia, the flag over the. Stute House was ordered at half mast In respect to the former governor. The governor's office and other stute offices were ordered closed and state business was practically suspended. a Many employes in the departments, who had known Governor Richards when he was chief executive, went to liberty Hill to, attend the service# at the home and at the grave. Mather 6moth#r* Alston j Mather Eagles beat Alston high ! of Huwmervllle In a football game, Friday evening, ou the English Memorial field. The score was 10 0. This is their second triumph of thq season. The score of their last game were 40-0. They will meet Butler, Triday October 17. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All parties indebted to the estate of John (1. Kit-hards are hereby notitied to make payment to the undersigned, and all parties, if any, having claims against the said estate will present them likewise, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law* KITT1E RICHARDS TODD Executrix * JOHN WELLS TODD V Executor Camden, 8. C., Oct. 15, 1941 I 1 ??? wrnmrn-mmmmm??? ?mmmmmmmrnmm w MfN TO FLY THIS PLANE *> - - i? xWTK 25,000 young men wanted immediately to get best aviation training in the world Right now the world's fastest planes are rolling out of America's factories by the thousands. That's why the United States Navy needs 25,000 new men to fly and service these planes. That's why your Navy is offering qualified young men the finest training course offered anywhete. Now you can get paid to lead the greatest life in the world. Aviation Cadets in the United States Navy get $75.00 a month during seven months of flight training. Then they become Naval Aviators receiving as much as $245.00 a month. Earn while you learn Uncle Sam's Navy offers you tremendous opportunities for advancement in a wide variety ( of fascinating jobs. There are 45 skilled trades and vocations which the Navy may teach you if you are qualified. If you're interested in radio work, engineering, aerial photography, carpentry, pharmacy, welding, the Navy may spend $1,500 in one year training you to become an expert in your chosen field. Opportunities for advancement If you apply yourself, advancement and increases in pay will follow regularly. Before the end of your first enlistment you may be earning up to $126 a month ? with your board, keep, and a complete outfit of clotliing free! If, at the end of your term of service, you wish to get a job in civil life, your Navy training will be a tremendous asset to you. Employers the country over are eager to employ Navy-trained men. Good funy good food, good friends The Navy is noted for its popular sports program. Every kind cf sport from baseball to boxing and swimming is offered the man who enlists. On board ship, the latest moving pictures are shown free. Organized recreation, such as dramatics, singing and musical entertainment, gees to make the life of a Navy man the best fun in the world. The food served in the Navy would do justice to your own mother's cooking. It's well prepared?and there's plenty of it. Any man who wears the trim uniform of Uncle Sam's Navy is bound to be looked up to ?for you've got to be good to get in the Navy! LOOK WHAT THE U.^. NAVY AND NAVAL RESERVE OFFER YOU FREE TRAINING worth $1500. 45 trades and vocations to choose from. GOOD PAY with regular increases. You may I earn up to $126 a month. EACH YEAR you are entitled to a generous vacation period with full pay. GOOD FOOD and plenty of it. FREE CLOTHING. A complete outfit of cloth- j ing when you first enlist. (Over $100 worth.) FREE MEDICAL CARE, including regular dental attention. FINEST SPORTS and entertainment any man could ask for. TRAVEL, ADVENTURE, THRILLS?You can't beat the Navy for them! BECOME AN OFFICER. 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You can paste it on a penny poetal card. ?WEAR THIS BADGE OF H0N0R1 If after reading the free booklet you decide to apply for a place in the Navy, you will receive this smart lapel-emblem. It is a badge of honor you will be proud to wear. Are you considering joining a military service? WHY NOT CHOOSE THE NAVAL RESERVE! Don't wait. Choose the Naval Reserve now. The Secretary of the Navy Iiaa Announced: "All men now enlisting in tho Naval Reserve will be retained on active Navy duty throughout the period of the national emergency, but they will be released to inactive auty as soon after the emergency as their services can be spared, regardless of the length of time remaining in their enlistment." Remember ? the regular Navy and Naval Reserve offer you the same travel, training, promotions, pnv increases. Physical requirements in tne Naval Reserve are more liberal. Find out all about the Naval Reserve. Send in the coupon now! . SERVE YOUR COUNTRY BUILD YOUR FUTURE \ Tear out and take or send this coupon to the Navy Editor of this newspaper D3 Without any obligation on my part whatsoever, please send, me free booklet, "Life ig the Navy," giving full details about r the opportunities for men in the Navy or Naval Reserve. ' Name Age : Address ? Town State a A .1 vr i ^ * j. News Events In and Around Bethune Bethune. Oct. 16?Mrt?. H u j. Culldttgh, of Cumberland, Md? i? vl* iting her parents, Mr. and' Mr* Mm J. M, Clyburn. Mra. Frank Beard, of Wilmington Del., la visiting her pareutH, Mr Hnd Mra. C. L. Mays., Mrs. I). C. Johnson, of Choruw. upom the week-eu4 the homo of Mr and Mra. C. L. Maya. Bethune McLaurln, Richard McLaurin and Mlaa Margie Lyday attend, ed home coming at Lee-McHae col. lege, Banner Elk, N. C. Again the homes of Beth tine wars opened to the 'boys In khaki. Sixty. >ltve were eutertanled In the different homes over the weekend. Two guinea of basket-ball were played lu the gymos Saturday evening for their enjoyment. Sunday morning the boys attended services at tho different churches. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Therrell, of Union, visited Mr. TThorfell's sister, Mrs. A. T. Hosier this week. Mr. Therrell completed his course at Co^ lumbla Seminary this spring and is now pastor of the Presbyterian church at Union. The work of paving the sidewalks is progressing nicely. The walks along highway number one have been practically completed and they have now started work In the Main street sideWttlkB. a. Miss Louise Ortniann spent the week-end at her home in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch Johnson and Miss Sue Hilton, of Charleston, spent the weok end with their mother, Mrs. Beanice Hilton. Miss Anna DuBode attended the funeral of her uncle, ex-governor Richards, in Liberty Hill Friday, and spent the week end at heV home In Oswego. Miss Doris Lane returned to Lander College Sunday after being called home on account of the serious Illness of her mother, Mrs. Steve Lane. Friends of Mr. Lane will rejoice to know that shef is improving and has returned to her home here after two weeks stay In the Camden hospital suffering with a lip infection. The mother of Mrs. Lane, Mrs. C. L. Mays, while visiting her * at the hospital stepped from the car and fell causing a painful leg injury from which she 18 still suffering, ' Mrs. R. B. Sims and little daughter, of Rock Hill, arb with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. Z Truesdell. Mr. Sims has been a patient in the Camden hospital. Misses Gerry Davia and Betty Beet, of Columbia College, spent the week end here with their parents. BETHUNE LADY DIED MONDAY Funeral services for Mrs. James fl Elliott, resident of Bethune, were held I Wednesday afternon at 3 o'clook ttom the Methodist church at Bethune The 1 services were conducted by the Rev. 1 L. D. B. Williams. Interment was Jn j the Bethune cemetery. Mrs. Elliott passed away Monday < night after an extended illness. Surviving are her husband and one step-son, Tillman Elliott, of Bethune; j five sisetrs, Mrs. V. S. Honeycutt of Norwood, N. C., Mrs. E. B. Mobley, . Mrs. C. J.'Galloway and Mrs. Jim Crowell of Hartsvllle, Mrs. G. W. Rob- , ertson of Charlotte; two brothers, D. L. McLean of Hartsvllle and A. B. Mc- j Lean of Mlllen, Ga.; several nieces j and nephewB. < . * At Trinity Church j The Men's Business Club of Trinity Methodist church Invite you to attend a service given on Sunday night, ^ tober 19, at seven-thirty o'clock. R A. Douglas McArn will be the gu? speaker. Good music will be rendered. Special invitation extended oar white friends and visitors. In the first six months of this year reserved set aside for federal Income taxes by a group of 275 industr a j companies, represented, in tjie . gate, 51.6 per cent of their earnings. , STATE THEATRE 1 | KERSHAW, S. C. FRIDAY. OCTOBER "MANPOWER" With Edward G Robinson an George .Raft _ J SATURDAY, OCTOBER V "SADDLE MATES" With The MesQuittera SATURDAY. OCTOBER 18 LATE SHOW 10t30 P. M. "RINGSIDE MAISIE" With Ann Sothern and Georg Murphy - f MONDAY AND TUESDAY OCTOBER 2^?21 J 'THE BRIDE CAME C.O. V. With. Bette Varia and Cagney ' ? WEDNESDAY; OCT. 22 "ANGELS WITH , BROKEN WINGS . With Binnie Barnes and Low j -- Korria Thursday, October # vadventures Nn W WASHINGTON *r ' With Herbert MkrshaR an Vlrgnta I CnllBrin MJW m V f I?