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I.'poo taking the '**'h of office a* state senator from Kershaw to-anty In the Sooth Carolina senate '/o* of the first thing* he and hi* house ta*tDber??-Lorlng Datii and Newtoa Kelly, did was to arrange a reimbursement agreement with the State Highway Department In order to secure fond* to pare the high-way from the I-ancaater county line to 'he town of Kershaw through Camden to the Homter county line near Boykin, tnd to pare U H Highway So. 1 from the Richland rounty line through Camden to the Chesterfield county line and the bridge across Lynches. Hirer near Bethune The paving of these road* was completed, daring hi* term of office Later during his tenure the road from Camden through Liberty Hill to N'llrolee was pared and placed in the state system. The coat of paring this road was paid by the stAte highway department out of i highway department funds He sue-1 reeded In getting the highway department to lake over Into the state system for maintenance a considerable number of county highways. Kach year the Marlboro, Richland and Aiken delegations would propose legislation freeing all toll bridges. Senator Welsh succeeding In killing this bill each year In the senate for sereral years and some time before the end of his second term In the senate he negotiated a sale "of the Wateree bridge to the state highway department for $ 147,500 A part of the purchaae price was paid to Kershaw county at the time and the highway department Is still paying Kershaw county $14,000 per year, together with interest on the unpaid bal-! ance of the purchase price. Mr. Welsh was the author of considerable legislation affecting the county of Kershaw and also assisted in the passage of numerous bills, some of which are among the following; 1927 created first Rural Police system, giving each township an officer; passed act proposing amendment to constitution so as to exempt from county taxes new manufacturers for five years. 192S lax exemption of hall-storm sufferers In Kershaw rounty; 1929 set creating Camden and Kershaw County Airport Commission and naming Wo<xlward Field, consolidation of school districts (Baron L>e- j Kalbt; 1930 acts requiring banks car-j rylng deposits of public funds of Kcr- j *haw county to give security; 1932! act^providing for election of cotton; wetgh'-r at Camden and Bethune by the- qualified electors of the res pec- I rive townships in whit h .-aid eoCou* 1 markets ar?- located. r?*p?-ii l.i* ? 'eating offi<?- of road superintendent of Kershaw ounty '.9.';; <i.nsn?ut.?? .m road la* r?du??d a f <> i i - - for tb?- payment >f ,?j; ?1 . i i. -4 'j l? l '.ho in Kershaw <ourity iti ' : .uinuai .n slaiinienis. .? t < r<-atmg -ink 11-e" .'and rornmission to take o\?-r mnk'ng fuel* of all county 1xhi<1 ihsu?*> ,uj<1 ii. school district IxjimI Lssu'-s of Kershaw county, the first corn mis.1 loners w.-ie R. K. Stevenson. L. I Gulon and J 1 'T eam (iettys. act directing the pre. j paration of a budget of expendltui?-s for the public schools in Kershaw j county and to provide for a decrease ; of local school levies and the county levy for school purposes in Kershaw county; 1934 act to provide for the nomination of game warden in KW1 . ahaw county in the primary election. Mr. Welsh was a large taxpayer and, hough be had no children, never ss. he advocated liberal approprifor the public schools of Ker inty and as a member of the /ance committee he support- j ' appropriations for til V''; '' colleges. He approved migh the stnla numer- > t JUm I ki ?* tk* Mttrffcfltoi of tk? k*w4 tliittrriy few mpplu+ihom* tm* k Stocfis lw**ectaw asaM ^r~ a ptodg* M Mhms: *TW of itipwtwr to **4 I osy | fctol Mnkei to (to t^tfuUt . toftttm of tto lire ndMlti rtf? ! \mmm? ?:? ?:??j Straw* rtyr?MMH tt (to it(i'*| Tmliy tifJit were u H B. Beard. StotoM Texaco UMlot. fe??; Awte Supply ff my. Lang Awl* (MIPMJ. Bow dew Bmo ataflop. CMy FUliif ?U(to?. Central s*rr*rg aiCMIotk, Stoke*Seer fee statfcw. Cwewdew. O. M. Mere ewd Waters m*le* Mellow. Btitoee, Wewterw Aeto company. Skew*. Motor company eed J. R. fftur se Cto*roto compear n Ktrttor ... f Tto member* of tto rationing board wtto to aak ail tire deelere wot preeewi el tke meeting to cell at ike office of the ret km tee board to ike Kirk lead wad deLoacb lew. office atot gn tkformation of tke rationing rtoletluu et oore. This rationing office will be open dally excepting Sunday* from > a. m until 12 noon I John M Vlflepigue of the rationing I board wi?he? to call public alt eat km [to the eligibility classification* ae embraced m the regulation* code of the gov ernment There cleat If teat loot etn|brace e lit! of vehicle* which may be equipped with new rubber tlret, tubet or casings. It it interesting to note that no certificate shell be lsaued uni iett the applicant for the certificate certifies that the tire eating or tube for which application L* made It to be mounted, on the following rehlclea On a rehfele which It operated by a physician, surgeon, risiting nurse, or' a veterinary. and which is used principally for. professional serrlces. ! On an ambulance. On a vehicle used exclusively for one or more of the folowing purposes: To maintain fire fighting service*; to I maintain necessary public police services; to enforce such laws as relate ! specifically to the protection of public health and safety; to maintain garbage disposal and other sanitation aerylCe; to maintain mall services. On a vehicle with a capacity of ten or casings. It is interesting to note' ively for one or more of the following purpose* Transportation of passengers as part of the services rendered to "the public by a regular transportation system; transportation of students and teachers to and from i school; transportation of employees to or from any Industrial or mining establishment or construction project, except when public transportaion facilities are readily available. On a truck operated exclusively for one or more of the purpose* stated in the preceding sections or for one or more of the followlnjg purposes: Transportation of ice, and of fuel; transportation of material and equipment for the building and maintatnance of public roads; transportation of material and equipment for the construction and matntalnance of public utilities. transportation of material and equipment for the construction and rnalnralri.'inre of production facilities. transportation of material and j equipment for the construction of defense housing facilities and military j and naval establishment*; transports- I tlon essential to render roofing,' plumbing, heating, and electrical repair services, transports'Ion by any common carrier, transportation of wasto and scrap materials; transportation of raw materials, semi-manufactured goods, and finished products, including farm products and foods, provided that no certlfciate shall he issued for a new tire, casing, or tube to bo mounted on a truck used for the transportation of commodities to the ultimate consumer for personal.; family or household use. ur lot trans-; porta'ion of materials for construction! and niamr. uuncc exc.-pr to the extent .*pec.fh j.i]> provided 1 "he farm 'ractor* or oth'*r fsrm! .r;.j?i? men: > o?her 'han .automobiles! ;? t'-.-rkv Jor rfi.. O p. - r a t "O H Of whl'. h' I r'jbb??r tir^u ( aaiqg or 'uhes .are es- i srtltial. ! On indii-ir .tl mining and construe-i Hon equipment, other than automo-| biles or trucks for the operation of j I wl?i<h rubber tires casings, or tubes! ; are essential. I :> ous acts authorizing various school districts to issue bonds In order to ! erect modern school facilities Mr. Welsh enjoyed the friendship | and confidence of his fellow eftlgens In all walks of life. The public was welcome to hunt on the extensive | holdings of Mr. Welsh and to fish In the atreams running through hts property as he was never known to put up a "no trespass" sign. He was a genial host and his many friends among the sportsmen of Kershaw County have enjoyed the dove shoots and fish fries held on bis plantation on Little Lynches River near Cassstt. at CkHMMM pfcati r ftiwintK Mm to. Mk m ?< Wtt. Hwil fct N? hMto*,4lNM*? M asrvtr mlrP Mill fti ?vm U? pmum aipu a*4 to; It mm tovi HMfclilT ' ilito. It Mtto tantol nuvtof i* I ai>f MW? that |UM M mi mm~ PijMtM Hit to v?ll tmI tai nsjml lft-mt m aol tto* un .mm AiiJmj?TW hot hmm typw are to too kept IwgMs iatl mummt. ? itof are eery Ultor. Stak tto pot OMt ?f toon tpd give rwoagk water to top (too moM. Plant owt of toora la faB ?? CaateUa?Ma*t tore cooc aotot air. Mrs. Robert Reatort rsroataisaia ft itgrew beat for piaat. Plant oat of doors as sooa as Kaaaa to over. Goraaftaaso?They lore He snashiae. Rboald be kept oa dry side aad aot pirated ta too rick soil. Alrkaa Violet Water them only from ike bottom of tbe pot. - Water should aerer toack ike tonts. The; caa be kept for pears if proper ore U given them -Si #|J J il ? Baptist Church Services The follow iag sereicee are announced at Ctaden Baptist church for week beginning January 11: Sunday school at Id o'clock with C. O. Stog aer. superintendent In fharge. Paklic worship conducted by H. D Anderson at 11 14 a. m and 7:? p m Tralhisg Union at <:15. Prayer and praise worship Wednesday evening at 7: JUL The executive committee of the Kershaw Baptist Association will meet at this church Monday morning at 11 o'clock. It is hoped that all the churches of the association may send all church officers Including the deacons, officers and teachers of tbe Sunday school, directors and leaders of the B. T. U., sod officers of the W. M. S. The puhlic is cordially invited to attend all these services. . s.. _ Community Market The Camden Communtiy Market Is 1 open every Saturday morning at 8:3p o'clock, where fresh vegetables, pork, butter, eggs, poultry?dressed and on foot are for sale by the ladies of the county. THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COLUMBIA DOCKET NO. 1955 IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF THE RAILWAY EXPRESS AGEN. CY FOR AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH 10 CENT EMERGENCY CHARGE ON L. C. L. SHIPMENTS BETWEEN POINT8 IN SOUTH CAROLINA.'* NOTICE OF HEARING The Railway Express Agency, Inc., having applied to the Commission for authority to publish increased charges on shipments from, to and between all points in the State of South Carolina be adding to each less carload ship? ment, ten cents per shipment, regatto less of weight or classification, and petitioner having requested authority to make the increased charges effective on January 20. 1942, simultaneously with the effective date 4 on similar Increases in interstate commerce. and it being the view of the Commission that such increases charges should not be granted until i after a full and complete hearing is had, the above entitled proceeding Is hereby assigned for hearing before the Commission at its offices Room 315-317 Wade Hampton State Office Building. Columbia. South Carolina, on Wednesday, January 14. 1942, commencing at 11: OOo'clock. A. M. BY THE COMMISSION. Mary E. Carr, Secretary. Columbia, South Carolina. ' January 5. 1942. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COLUMBIA December 31, 1941 NOTICE In Rp Docket No. 1953. The application of Palmetto Motor Express Line s for Mass D Certificate of Public Convenient-*- and Necessity to render motor freight service between Spartanburg. S. C.. and a fifteen mile radius thereof, and Ihirlmg'on. S. C. and fifteen mile radius thereof, via Camp Croft. Pacolet. Jonesvilb*. K-ll>. I o< khart Chester, Rlchburg. Port Lt*n I??m a?ter, Funderburk. Mr Bee and IfurtsviU. over State liirhways ' V'i ' and 151; off route points I t.r.-H' Fails and Rock Hill. The ('ornmis.sion will hold a purdlc I h?-:irinK in Hh offices in the Wade Hampton State OfTlce Building. Columbia South Carolina. 11:00 A M January 27. 1942. In connection with the above entitled matter, for the purpose of d'-terininlng the requirements of public convenience and necessity in tho premises. W. W GOODMAN. Director Motor Transport Division. A building on the moon. earth's satellite, only a few hundred feet, long, would be visible through ourf large modern telescopes. Tbe average coat of the iron and steel in an automobile to the manufacturer Is about three cents a pound. In 1940 the United States factories accounted for 80 5 per cent of world motor vehicle production. The protecting coat of blubber in a whale is from 12 to 20 Inches thick. There is a total area of more than 8.000.000 acres in the national parks of the United 8tate*. Every 24 hours In the United States an average of 170 cars are stolen. STRIKES FOm FREEDOM Many Register In Civilian Defense (Coo tinned from first pafaj hour* fire defease, two hours for gu defease, genera) coarse 5 hours and drill. 2 hours. This makes a total of 22 hoars. Messengers must hare 10 hours of first aid . three hours of fire defense, two hours gas defense, fire hours of general coarse and two hours of drill for a total of 22 hours. In the drivers groups and under the head of general subjects, 10 hours of first aid. S hours of gas defense. 5 hours of general course, and 2 hours of drill are required. Under the head of technical subjects fire hours of night driving. 3 hours of blackout driving, 3 hours of map reading and 2 hours of emergency motor maintenance. This latter item includes minor roadside repairs. This gives a total for general and technical training of 40 Hours. Auxiliary firemen must have 10 hours of first aid. 10 hours of fire defense. 2 hours of gas defense. 5 hours of general course and 5 hours of drill for a total of 32 hours. The rescue squad members must have 20 hours of first aid instruction, 10 hours of fire defense. 5 hours of gas defense, fire hours of general course and two hoars of drill for a total of 42 hours. Auxiliary police will require 10 hours of first aid, three hours of fire defense, fire hours of general coarse, and In addition, such technical training: in police duties as regional directors shall determine as necessary. This will prortde for a total of 28 hours of instruction. Bomb squads will require ten hours of first aid. two hours of gas defense, five hours of general course. two hours of drill and such technical training as may be prescribed in future regulations estimated to amount to St) hours. Fire watchers will hare three hours in fire defense, two in gas defense, fire In general, and two in drill, for a total of l??hjbort. Emergency food and housing corps will hare two hours instruction in gas defense. Are in general for a total of 7 hours. Demolition and clearance crews will hare three hours on fire defense, two hours on gas. fire hours on general course and two hours ofi drill foy a total of 12 hours. Decontamination corps members require 10 hours of first aid, five hours of gas defease, 5 hours of general and two hours of drill for a total of!} Kirfcwoo*! Hotel Opmsm Jmmmmry \g (Coaliasad fcw IrK pagw, * - - - r ' cwur, Nw Tort; Mm Otadyi Mor. rteos. WwtfWd, N?m lortey; Mi* Malm Eager aa4 MIm TWrer. Auburn, dale. Mm; Mr. Kearny aad Mi?a Ritchie. Mr. aad Mm Frederick Star gee from Coaectieat; . B. Mac Keasle. Hoa. Hoaer Cum. mlags. WaaAfiagtoa; The K. $. Mayos, of Providence: Mr?. Uukl Flake Joaea. of Baton; Mr. aad Mm W. 8. iu>k nf Otkrillo. Oataxio. .. The Kirkwood thia year will be operated by Mr. aad Mr*. Milton Smith and Mr. and Mr*. J. c. O Kourke, Mr?. D. Witherapoon. A. Barcefo and Edward Coaoell here Inst eeeaoo are back. Mrs. Vera Haaacom. formerly 6r the roreat Httta hotel and POand Springs. Maine; is the new housekeeper In charge, while the uev chief engineer is Robert Lee Taylor, of Memphis. Tenn.. Joe Patelll re. tarns as golf professional; Rudolph Horner as tennis egpert and the ' stables will again be in charge of L, " H. Bramlett. v The Kirkwood golf course tm in fine condition and the tennis courts, being newly top-dressed will be among the finest In the south. Social activities at the Kirkwood will get under way later. The man. agement announces a return rlstt OfH the Wharton Ford debutante orchestra from New York. This musical unit will arrive January 21. Former Barber Dead Word has been received in Camden announcing the death in New York city of George McClain. who for many y^ara, conducted a barber shop in Cam* den/^e was about 62 years of age J and left Camden more than twenty years ago. The funeral and burial . was in New York. Grace Episcopal Church The services for Sunday. January 11. will be as follows: Holy commu. I nion at 8:00 a. m.; church school at 9.45 a. m.; morning prayer and ser- j mon by the rector at 11:15; Young j People's meeting In the parish house at 7:00 p. m. 22 hours. Medical aid and nurses aid train, ing requirements will be announced later by the protection unit. It is emphasized that the requirements above mentioned are only minimum and must. be fulfilled prior to the award of arm band insignia. .All., units are to receive continuous and continuing training in the technical duties of the group. This training corresponds to "The School of the Soldier" in army recruit training. To the Public j In response to the usual call of the Comptroller, we take pleasure in submitting- herewith a financial statement showing /-the condition of our bank on December 31, 1941. I 1 * I RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $ 281,530.81 Bonds Owned by Bank 258,344.35 Other Assets including stock in the Federal Reserve Bank 17,400.00 Cotton Producers Notes 416.80 Documentary Stamps 260.02 Furniture and Fixtures 2,731.88 Cash and Due From Banks 608.025.10 $1,168,708.96 LIABILITIES j t- \ Capital $ 50,000.00 Surplus 35,000.00 Undivided Profits 5,424.68 Bills Payable NONE Deposits 1,078,284.28 ' "> 1 v.* . < 11,168,708.96 . I Commercial Bank of Camden 1 MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE 8Y8TEM MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEP08IT INSURANCE CORPORATION ; 9 $5,000.00 MAXIMUM IN8URANCE FOR EACH DEPOSITOR HI .... -JM rl- H Directors . W. ROBIN 2EMP -- ^OHN WHITAKER, JR. HENRY 8AVAGE, JR. ?T- K. C. ETTeRS^yr^--~^^B H. O. CARRISON j. COOLEY QILLI8 * 'T j F. M. WOOTEN j