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Southern Aviation School Under Supervision Southeast Air Corps Training Center Doubles In Size Sinn- the first class of American Cadets stepped jauntily out to the flying line less than eight months ago, March li'J, the Southern Aviation School has doubled [ in size. And to meet the quota of .'10,000 military pilots per year that the Air Corps has set it will continue to suffer with growi ing pains. New Harracks are Hearing completion to care for larger classes of cadets. A new hangar is also reaching the last stage of construction to care for additional training planes soon to arrive. A recreational building will be built near the new swimming pool. This will release additional space for classrooms for the Ground School. The Mess Hall has also been increased in size. A Control Tower has been added over the operations building and a public address system installed which lhas improved greatly the llight schedules and assignment of planes. In addition to it's own water system a G inclh water main has been laid from J the City of Camden plant. The flying field itself has been enlarged considerably by additional acreage i being added both on the east and west side. , The two auxiliary fields north of the main air field have also been increased in size and a third one is being prepared. Changes in the personnel have also ' taken place. Mr. Ike Jones of Greenville, I S. C., vice president has assumed the duties of General Manager. Mr. Pete Underwood of Atlanta, Ga., is assistant manager. J. W. Hoover has taken a step up and is in charge of the ground school. Lieutenant Sydney K. Maislen of "Hartford, Conn, is tin- .school's new medical surgeon. Lieutenant Maislen is a graduate of tin? University of Vermont College of Medicine and tin? School of Aviation Medicine at Randolph Field, Texas. His first military experience was with the )52nd Observation Squadron, llillsgrove, K. I. Lieutenant Maislen replaces Captain C. A. Pigford who was recently transferred to Vaklosta, Ga. - Flight Lieutenant II. 10. Taggart of Glasgow, Scotland replaces Lieutenant J. L. Keith in charge of the British Students at Southern Aviation School. Lieutenant Taggart is a veteran of World War fame. He was wounded in action several times and was a prisoner of war in one of Germany's prison camps. Lieutenant Taggart has seen considerable service in the present conflict before hjs assignment at Camden, S. 0. He likes the United States line but asserts that "I .'had some chance of living in England, but here I have none? the people are slowly and surely killing me with kindness." The Flight Instructors have been increased along with the larger classes assigned to the school and now number Over 40. Southern Aviation School is quite proud of it's record of having the first American Class complete their basic and advanced training intact. The (first British Class sends back the good report of having finished basic with all of it's members moving on to the advanced school. Witih the entire personnel, both army and civilian, putting forth their best efforts continued progress is assured, and the United States Air Corps and the Royal Air Force can count on Southern Aviation Scihool to do their share in helping to "Keep 'Em Flying." Loft-?IKE F. JONES \'ice President and General Manager Right ? FETE I'N DERWOOD Assistant Manager J. W. HOOVER Chief Ground School Instructor j Lieutenant S. E. MAISLEN Medical Surgeon J i IJeutenant H. E. TAGGART In charge of British Students Show n in the accompanying picture is group of Southern Aviation School P"1 it Instructors that are starting young fledglings on their career as military pilots for the Cnited States Air Corps and the Royal Mr Force of England: From left to right ? \V. Host. Newton. N. (\; A. X. Dibs. Daytona Reach, Fla.: F. \'. Wilson. Canton. N. C. ; S. R. Ward. Center. Ala; Sam Boykin, Camden, S. C.; F. P. Speth. Augusta. (la.; R. L. .Iohn.-on. Lenoir. X. C.; P. C?. Gallimore. Lexington. X. C.; John I). Hem h. Chicago. 111. Second Row ? W. P>. Grubb, Pulaskia, Ya.; I). V. ^Wheeler. Americus, Ga.; Karie Friedell. Charleston. S. C.; Deiiman Croley, ()YFord, Ala.; Find Rooher. Parkersburg. W. Ya.: Ray C. Mevt ragc. Waynesboro. Ya. ; s'am George, Lenoir. X. C.; John R. Mansur. St. Petersburg. Fla.: J. F. Stone. Scranton. Pa.; 11. A. Moorer. Jr.. Walti-rboro. S. A. R. Hunter. Chief Flight Instructor, Augusta, Georgia. Third Row ? Gene Brannon, Greenville, South Carolina ; Q. J. Hazellief. P\>rt Pierce, Fla.; J. W. Taylor. Atlanta, Ga.; Horace Howard, Greenwood. S. C.; J. I). Boozer. Augusta, Ga.; R. K. Stevens, Haverville, Mass; A1 Burrows, Charlotte, X. C.; W. \V. Pollard, Augusta, Ga.; Gene F. Reid. Gaffney, S.C.; Wilson Mills, Charlotte, X. C.; J. \Y. Rush, Clyde, X. C.; F. V. Maner, Savannah, Ga.; W. S. Eaddy, Florence, S. C.; Roland Bryant, Florence, Ala.; Buck Newton, Augusta, Ga., and Geo. Bost, Charlotte, N. C. ! At The Haiglar Thur and Fri. Dec. 4-5 | The greatest comedian of our time. Jack Benny is starred in Brandon? Thomas's Immortal comedy, "Charley's Aunt." Produced by 20th Century Fox, "Charley's Aunt" causes all sorts of upsets among the members of I the cast, which Is headed by Kay Francis and James Ellison. j Harrison Leads In Scoring of Goals (Continued from first page) appreciation of this fine sport. The Camden writer points out that few of the spectators realize the strategy and coordination that Is carried out on the field before their eyes. The teams, he declared function as a unit with coordination of each individual for the best interests of his particular team. A well balanced team is organized according to the ability, temperament, experience and determination ot the individuals composing t the team. For instance, as Mr. Heath points out. the spectator sees the names of 1 the player on the?program. One is listed as No. 1, another as No. 2, another as 3 and the fourth as 4. Btit few people know just what these positions mean. No. 1 should be an accurate hitter with the ability to get away fast, take out the opposing No. 4 or stay in position whero he is able to receive a pass from one of his team mates and carry the ball down the field. On offense he must be where he can take out the opposing No. 4 so that his No. 2 can carry the ball down the field. No. 2 should be the most aggressive man on the team. His duty is to be on the ball at all time in the offeusivo part of the field. Generally he has the hardest man to ride in the opposing No. 3. He must be an accurate hitter with ability to handle his horses and direct the play of his No. 1. On of: fense he must be ready at all times to ! change places with his No. 1 and on / defense he must never ride in on higl] own backs but stay out toward the?; nearer side boards where he can pick? up a back shot from his won No. 3. H No. 3 is usually the most experienc- Hi ed of the team players. He directs 11 the play of his other three team-Hi mates. He must place accurately higH forward or back shots and must be Hi ready on the Instant to change from? defensive to offensive or visa versa.? | He must be ready to gg> through? changing places with No. 2 or dropH back into No. 4 position should No.H) 4 come through with the ball. 1 No. 4 must have the ability to hit?) long back shots and should be ready? at all times to take out the nearestI. opposing player to the goal he is de-H| fending. He must be ready to break? up a rush down the field by the oppos-H ing team and turning from defense toHj offense go through with the ball, al-Hj lowing his No. 3 to take the safety? positon. jy- ? Camden players, declares Mr.? Heath, are well trained and it is the II fast hard-riding and the enthusiast^ of I the players that has made Camden fl polo outstanding in the nation. I It is an admitted, fact that last sea- ?, son the attendance at the games in I Camden was greater than at games I played on the famous polo fields on H| Long Island .with the exception of? course, of international matches. H Card of Thanks j We wish to thank the many friends?' both white and colored of Eugene H.?| Davis, of Camden, known as, "Gene"?; the barber",, for their many kind fav-M ors during his illness and death.?The? wife and family. | j Winter BUY your )| k Hprpi HEATER I 1JLL N-O-W! 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