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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE H. D. NILK8, Kdltor end Proprietor Published svsry Friday at Numbsr 1108 North llroad Street, and ?nUr?d 8t the Camden, South Carolina Postofflos aa second class mall matter. Price per year II00. No subscriptions taken for leas than 81* Month*. In all Instance* the subscription price la due and payable In advance. Alt subscriptions are cancelled when subscriber falls to renew, Represented In New York by the American Proas Association and elsewhere by all reliable Advertising Agencies. W* aeoept no advertising of a dotibtful nature and try to protect our patrons from misrepresentation by Advertisers. , NO Liquor Advertisements accepted at Any price. Church notices published free. Cards of thanks and notices of entertainments where an - admission fee Is charged will he charged for. Tributes of respect and obituaries will be charged for. All communications must be signed, otherwlso they will be destroyed. Friday, October 24, 1941 Uttwtf ASterttola# tif i?M?l?l?s nmM i cm?m* i omws i anmu res* CAMDEN HOST TO SOLDIERS About four hundred boys from tho 44th Division arrived In Camden by convoy lu?t Suturday afternoon and loft again on Hunday afternoon, leaving the OanulonltoH tired but happy. After tho upsets of tho two previous wekeends It was a most pleasant surprise to have the expected quota come to town.e They wanted hatha and beds and fun and tho people of Camden did their heat to supply all three. Many of the citizens took soldiers Into their homes for tho night and many more would have done ho If they had been able to contact the boys. Tho 114th Infantry Hand, under the able leadership of Warrant Officer Young, of Camden, New Jersey, was part of the convoy and were tho dinner guests of the City Council on Saturday night. That evening, In aplte of the rain, and again at noon on Sunday they gave concerts from our new band stand In Hampton Park and we Camdenltes do love a good band! On Saturday night thorp was a dance at the old Armory, now the WPA Soldiers Center. Tho music was supplied by the 109th Field Artillery Hand which Is statlotted at tho Public Relations Headquarters at the Kirkwood. It was hot on Saturday night hut the music was hotter and a good time was had by all. This coming weke-end we hope to have tho same number of soldiers with us and Warrant Offlcor Young has promised to bring back his band with reinforcements. Tho local committee Is making every effort to have the events scheduled run even rnort* smoothly than last woek. They aro trying to contuct all Camdenltes who wish to give a boy a bed, a bath or both, and anyone who has not been reached Is asked to call Mrs. James R. Porter, Camden t>06, and leave his name and phone number. On Saturday afternoon there will be an Information both at Elllotts's Soda Shop and from thero the committee hopes to place soldiers in private homes and tourist homes without last weeks confusion. Th\i only event alerady scheduled for the week-end is another dance at tho Armory wtlh tho 109th Field Artillery band supply the music again. Added events will bo posted on tho black board at tho Information booth. It Is hoped that the soldiers w ill make use of the Service Centers now open In all the Churches. Like the Service Club and the WPA Center on Rutledge Street, tljey are equipped with reading nod" writing facilities as well a* ping-pong tables and art boards. Entertaining soldiers is not a new story in Camden as the Air School and D Company, :10th Engineers have been with u* since Spring but each new emergency finds their hospitality undiminished. The reason Herman airplanes show loggy performance in the air Is poor gasoline. Hrltish-analyzed fuel in clow nod planes showed octane to S:>, the ordinary automobile ranee. Sergeants in the Hrltish Koyal Air Force receive f'J.Ttl a clay; pilot sergeants receive $3 24 daily. JOHN GARDINER RICHARDS Perhaps no governor of South Carolina in modern times possessed the ubllity to listen to criticism hh well hh John Oardluer Hlehards. As governor he waa frequently embroiled tu controversies and a vgsoumlshrdlum controversies and aa governor he was juat ua frequently criticised hut ho seldom lost hla temper in public aa a result of a critical view of hia opinions or of hla acta. John Richards was u positive man. He liked to do whut ho considered proper and just but when he waa bombarded by objections he had the faculty of listening and sometimes abiding by the advlcei that had been offered. Ills blue Law campaign, which excited about ua much controversy in South Carolina of the 1920's as the highway Issue of the '30s, brought to his door many vilifications and his iuothpd of dealing with what he considered an unwarranted public welfare board ulso aroused many persona to articulate objections. Hut ull of these protests, made In public speechos or In the press, failed to ruffle him unduly. He realized a fact that some of our governors have failed to understand: that he. as governor of South Carolina, whs subject to public scrutiny and to public criticism for his fttatements or bis deeds. He knew that the press and the people had the -right to express opinions different from his own. He even Invited objectors Into his office and courteously listened to their crilIcisms. It was only infrequently, it Is true, thut ho changed his mind after studying the protests, but ho never allowed the feeling that he was absolutely right to cloud his knowledge that any of his constituents had the privilege to disagree. The last years of his life emphasized these characteristics. Ab governor, he had been convinced that the stute tax commission was an unnecessary function of the government and he wanted It abolished with its powers being transferred to the comptroller general. He even refused to make nominations for the commission's personnel. Hut he was wrong and in later years, even before he was appointed to the same commission he had sought to abolish, he admitted his mistake. He demonstrated his colors in othor ways. When ho became convinced that certain county officials were unlit to serve, he ordered them to appear before him to prove their right to remain in office. Ho ucted fearlessly when he came to a conclusion. With his death, one of the few remaining "old-timers" of South Carolina politics passed along. He was of the school that entered politics early and stayed late. He profited by the experience of serving in some public office most of his life. He was, as he sometimes said a public servant.? Columbia Record. DON'T WRIT? IT "XMAS" Orangeburg chamber of commerce crusades against writing the word "Christmas" as ''Xmas." Originally, perhaps, the abbreviation was well understood, but as latterly used it does not associate as It should the name of Christ with the festival In l he mind of the casual reader. "Xmas" never was a proper abbreviation, anyway; for X is not a satisfactory rendering of the ('.reek letter eht (like X in form.) for which it substitutes in "Xmas". Any effort Is worth while which helps to restore to the good word "Christmas" its pristine significance.? Columbia State. % The sidewalk leading to the home > of James Allen. Sr., Cody, Wyo., is made entirely of beer bottles, packed tightly with bottoms up. The bottles make a smooth and serviceable walk. In the days before man need timber, termites served a useful purpose on earth bv breaking down (bail wood tissues and restoring them to the soil. _ ^ | i i Hi! The real value of your savings depends upon their security. The Federal Plan provides the > utmost security, for savings are insured up to I $5000 by a U. S. Government agency. WITHDRAWAL of your savings account is provided by our Federal charter. All money saved, plus all earnings credited, may be withdrawn without deductions of any kind. I Come in and let us explain our plan! ; i mtmianBi Itederal Savings Band loan association CAMDEN. S C. NAVY DAY PROCLAMATION Whereas, uu October 27, 1941, will be celebrated, under the auspices of the Navy League of the United State", the 166th anniversary of the American Navy, und WherouM, niton this linpcfrtant protective arm of the Survlce bus fallen the responsibility of nerving as our drat line of nutlonul defenae. aud Whereas, those forces of destruction and hatred, which have been loosed upon the world by ruthless dictators, determined to blot out freedom and democracy, threaten also our rorm of free government, and " Whereas, we, as a people have now entered Into u program of nuval expansion which will ussure us not only protection from hostile Invasion, but guarantee, the freedom of the seas so necessary to our peuce und prosperity, Therefore, I, F. N. McCorkle, us Mayor of Cumden, South Uarollna, and Navy I)uy Chairman of this community do call upon the public-spirited people thereof to give due regard to the celebration of the 166th anniversary of our navy, on Navy Duy, October 27, and that the churches, schools, patriotic' organizations, and service clubs honor'the United States Navy by Including in their respective programs mention of this Important arm of our defense. Safe Cracking Group Taken Into Custody In the arrest of five men and a woman in Lee county Wednesday the authorities believe they have in custody the parties Involved In the sixteen safe-cracking Jobs pulled in seven South Carolina counties during the past two months. Two of these robberies took place In Kershaw county. The five being held In the Lee county Jail were listed as C. A. Lowder, Sr., and C. A. Lowder, Jr., of Summerton; Charlie Frore, Mrs. Virginia Fibre, Willie Fibre and Sammie Dies of Ebo City, Fla. Sheriff Wilson, of Lee county, said the quintet was arrested after robbery of the J. C. Nash garage In Hennettsville provided definite clues. Investigation disclosed, he said, that members of the group had leaned a filling station on the Sumter highway near Blshopvllle and were using It as their headquarters. After the Bennettsville robbery the filling Btation was raided. Three guns were found with their numbers filed off, also an automatic shotgun, and a complete set of burglar's tools was discovered hidden beneath the station. C. A. Lowder, Jr., Charlie, and Virginia Fibre and Dies were arrested a short time later at a house where they were living. C. A. Lowder, Sr., and Willie Fibre were arrested In Sumter county. Sheriff Wilson said the following counties reported safe-cracking; s; Florence 3, Darlington 3, Lee 2, Kershaw 2, Sumter 3, Clarendon 8, Williamsburg 1. In each case, he said, "there was a definite similarity" In the manner In which the robberies were carried out. City Will Apply For $275,000 Allotment At a meeting of the city council Tuesday night a resolution was adopted whereby the mayor and city clerk were authorized to make application to the 1\ W. A. for the construction of several projects totaling $275,000 in cost. These projects provide for a $50.oOO recreational center, $150,000 for water and light extensions, $50,000 for sewer extensions and $25,000 for a new city Jail. The resolution further provides that the city is authorized to furnish and sponsor ten per cent of the total sum as may he allotted and the' mayor was empowered to employ any engineers or specialists as may bo necessary to make the plans and specifications. I)r. West Receives $2,500 Bequest I>r. Carl A. West, of this city was left a bequest of $2,500 by his uncle, John C. Thorne. of Manhattan. N. Y., when the latter's will was filled for probate in Surrogates' Court on Tuesday. Mr. Thome's estate was formally valued at $30,000. Mrs. Anne Davis Thorne, of 341 Park Avenue, Manhattan, was left the residuary estate, valued at approximately $25,000. She was appointed his executrix In a will dated December 17. 1940. In addition to the boquost of $2,600 to Dr. West, a son Robert E. Thorne, of Columbia, was bequeathed a legacy of $3,000. John C. Thorne was bqrn August 28, 1S73, in Kershaw County. He was the son of James Richard and Elizabeth Hough Thorne. Mr. Thorne was reared In Kershaw hut later moved to Winnsboro where he opened a granite quarry. He was married In 1906 to Miss Anne FaysBOux Davis, who was a daughter of the late John Quincy Davis, one-time editor of the News & Herald and cashier of the Winnsboro Dank. ' Thorne was a man of ability and inlegrity and conspicuously successful in his chosen field and he died a wealthy man. T " ? News Events In and Around Bethune <9 ' T Bethune, Opt. 28?Mrs. Hugh Gran-' (hum entertained Saturday afternoon with a lovely Hallowe'en party in honor of her (laughter. Iris l-allue, birthday anuiverMury. Outdoor games, ? treasure hunt uud a balloon coutest were enjoyed. In this, Jimmy Braswell and Zelda Mozliigo, were prize winners. The young guests were Invited into the'living room where it was announced over the rudio where Iris LaRue would find a birthday gift. Tlit) lace vovered dlulujc table walcmtered by a silver plate bearing, a lovely Hallowe'en cake topped by 10 orange candles. Ice cream and cake were served the little guests. The useful and lovely gifts were opened and passed, around by the appreciative little honoree. Before leaving each one drew numbers from a Jack-oluntern with instructions to go to the Hallowe'en post office for their favors of little jack-o-lanterns tilled with Hallowe'en candles. The honor guests' mail proved to be a card telling her where another gift could be found. Those assisting in sorving were Mrs. Paror Field, of Lydia, and Mrs. J. B. Mozlngo, of Hurtsvllle. Mr. and Mrs. J. 10. King und little daughter. Jean, have gone to Atlanta where Jean is receiving treatment. Mrs. L. I). Barr has returned from a week's stay in Gilbert with her mother. Mrs. Simon Stokes and children at-| tended the North and South Carolina singing convention In Charlotte Sunday. Walter Hrannon, W. E. Davis and John Copeland made a trip to Tennessee during the weekend. John Smith and family have moved Into the home formerly occupied by Mrs. Eva Morgan. The advisory board of the Bethune community chest met at the home aid ! center Friday afternoon. Tho local community aid work was discussed and demonstrated. A luncheon showing how different food values could be used was served. Friends of Mrs, C. L. Mays will regret to learn that she is a patient In the Camden hospital. Thirty-two soldiers from the maneuvers near Wadesboro were entertained in the homes during the week end. Saturday night games and singing were enjoyed at the gymnasium. On their departure Sunday evening sandwiches and iced tea were served them in the Mays' Friendly Cabin. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnle McLaughlin, of Kingstree. were Sunday guests of Mr. McLauchlin's mother, S. B. Padgett. Miss Robbie Newton Marion, who teaches at Greelyvllle, spent the week end here with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Marion. Misses Blanche Edna Brannon and Druscilla Ratcliff, students at Winthrop College, spent the week end here with their parents. Miss Mary Frances Davis, of Kingstree, was the week end guest of Miss Ann Redman. . H. D. Wise visited his parents during the week end in Newberry. Miss Margie Lyday was the week end guest of her parents In Dlltmore, N. C. Miss Mable Todd Campbell, who is working in Camden, spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Campbell. J. M. Clyburn, who is stationed with the maneuvers near Chester, spent the week end here with his parents. Miss Juanita Pate, who is working at Fort Jackson, was the week end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pate. The public schools closed here Friday to give the pupils an opporunity to visit the county fair in Camden. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Clure and Mrs. Bernice Faircloth were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mays, enroute to their home In Florida, after a visit to New York. Rev. C. P. Cowherd, pastor of the Baptist Church has been called as chaplain at Fort Jackson. He expects to leave the last of next week. It is with deep regret that not only his church, but the town at large see him go. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grantham were Mr. and Mrsi P. B. Mozingo, Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Andrews, of Hartsville, Miss Christine Mozingo, of Florence, and Lieutenant J. L. Bradshaw, of Fort Bragg, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pyaniar and daughter, Patricia Ann, of Greensboro, N. C., wero recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Watkins. The fall meeting of zone 4. Woman's Society of Christian service of the Methodist Church. Miss Mary Arthur, noon October 16. at the Sandy Grove Methodist Church. Miss Mary Arthur, zone leader, presided. The welcome was given by Mrs. Henry Gardner, of Cassatt; the response by Mrs. W. E. DuRant, district secretary, of Elliott. Four churches responded to roll call? Bethune, Bethany, Bishopville and Sandy Grove. After the business session the following were discussed: "Young Women and Girls Group" by Miss Jean Bethune; '"The Study Program" by Mrs. L. D. B. Williams; "Christian Social Relations", by Mrs. H. A. Ackerman. The devotional was led by Miss Mary Arthur. During the social hour the Sandy Grove Society served chicken salad, sandwiches tea and cake. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Newsome and children; Mr. and Mrs. John Catoe and little son Maxle spent Sunday in Charleston with friends and relatives. James King and John Catoe attended a fish supper in Greelyvllle Monday evening. Neil Truesdell, of Atlanta, was a recent visitor In the home of his parents. Dr. and Mrs. E. Z. Truesdell, Artillery Fire Cause of Damage Everytime a brass hat?beg ^ pardon?general, shows up at. the Public Relations Headquarters at the Kirkwood Hotel a lot of money goes up in smoke?via the salute due the said brass hat. But the powder expense item isa't the only one of consequence. The vibrations set up by the battery of 75's sounds the demise of many electric light bulbs in the hotel. Many windows have been shattered and worse yet?the joints of the pipes of the heating system of the hotel become lossened. Anyhow, it has kept the plumbers detail of the army, also the glass repair group and the bulb replacement detail, active. There is one redeeming feature of the gun explosions and that is that the shakeup given old mother earth has served to glear all lines and drains in an astonishing manner. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who extended affection and sympathy to us in the sad- death of our husband and brother, T. C. Elliott.?The Family of T. C. Elliott. 7 ??1WW??MMjlMia I Mrs. Thornton Dies At Blaney Home Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen Thornton, age 69, a Hfe-iong resident of Blansjr, | widow of the late J. M. Thornton, died Tuesday iporning. She was a daugter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Bowen and was a member of iha ? Union Baptist church from where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. A. L. Williams, of Columbia and . Rev. F. JBL Carson, of UnlCn church officiated. Mrs. Thornton leaves two daughters, Mrs. Gene B. Rose and Mrs. Antley Rose, of Blaney^ five sons, J. E. Thornton, F. B. Thornton, and L. D. Thornton, of Winnsboro; James M. ... Thornton, of Caniden, and Knowlton Thornton, of Fort Bragg, N. C. Pallbearers were six grandsons and the honorary pallbearers were S. W. Rose, S. H. Ross, J. D. Bailey, Dr. W. D. Grigsby, J. C. Bickley, W. D. Sanders, J. T. Ross, J. D. Watson, A. K. Rose, Sheriff J. H. McLeod, Judge N. C. Amett, C. J. Outlaw, Fred M. Ofburn and J. H. Clyburn. r 5st creat advancement in *1 | w su rcerly] j While advances in Surgery during the peet ten years have oeen largely refinement of methods worked out in principle during the pre* ceding ten or twenty year** increased efficiency of poet* _4_. operative treatment, anaesthetic adminiatration and skill of the modern surgeon, have accomplished wonders of healing. Surgeons can be surer of diagnosis, through X-ray study and special preparations that give a true picture of diseased organs, especially the stomach, intestines, gall bladder and kidneys. Insulin has made it possible to operate on the diabetic when necessary, almost as on the normally healthy patient. Ethyl gas an<t spinal anaesthesia have been helping In decreasing post-operative reaction and nausea. Special instruments, used by the modern surgeon, have shortened operation time and lessened resultant shock. Even the besf of surgeons would be handicapped without access to modernlv equipped hospitals dedicated to his use and the healing of his patient, , vBSBfflU PBfscfliPTioiis is n mosi mum pariofour busrkss Truii is "fiTTTor a "stJtiS "ttllm&tni ^ubuc~a bout the oocrohl C3i i>?? i HOMES FOR SALE i 1?4-room house with bath 1003 Lyttleton Street 1?4-room house with bath j 811 Lyttleton Street 1?4-room house with bath 917 Lyttleton Street 1?2-apartment house (8 rooms and 2 baths) 1416 Lyttleton Street 1?4-room house with bath 213 DeKalb Street I 1?4-room house with bath 212V2 Haile Street I 1?6-room house with bath 916 Fair Street * J 1?10-room house 2 story house with 2 baths, 302 Laurens Street 1?9-room house with bath 2 stories, 501 Laurens Court j 1?6-room house with bath 704 LaFayette Street 1?4-room house * Monroe Boylcin Park 1?5-room house with bath. (business section, 90-foot lot) DeKalb St., west of Bus Terminal. . . ' Will make attractive prices for QUlCl? sales 1-3 cash?balance can be refinanced on monthly P*T" ment plan. 7 r v See?Douglas A. Boy kin or W. Robin Zemp