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Ernest K. Gregory Dies at Kershaw ?? Kershaw, Jan. 21?The death of Ernest Kershaw Gregory wan a gr.Att ahock to his numerous friends thruout this section of the .county. He beramo W while In t.wu Saturday iuui'VIiik and death resulted Sunday momIiik about 7 80 Mr. Gregory was born October 16. 1K84. the son of the late Amos Cooke Gregory and ./aura Jones Gregory. IIo married Mix* Alma llorton. who with the following children survive him; Mrs. Cecil I'ate, of (Joldsboro, N. C.; Mary Kminu Orogory, of Falston, N. ('.. and Frank Gregory, of Kershaw. He was a lifelong resident of the Sand Hill community hear Kershaw, and w is a highly respected and useful citizen. His Jovla] and generous disposition endeared him to hosts of friends and acquaintances who mourn his passing.idie was a very successful farmer and took a keen interest in the local and state affairs. The funeral services, conducted by his pastor, Ilev. Hoyeo A. Davis and Hov. Shuler of Kurshuw, were held ut the Sand Hill llaptist church of which ho wus a member. Interment was in the family burying plot. The active pallbearers were James Horton. Troy Williams, Ernest West, Hlake Trousdale, H. 11. Baker and Culbert Horton, Honorary pallbearers were M. V. Hough, Q. A. WJlllford, Paul B. Jones, James M. Carson. W. F. Mothershed, J. E. Carson, Oliver Carson, Lewis llaker, D. B. Ilaxley and W. It. Taylor. PARENT-TEACH ER8 HOLD MEET AT BARON DeKALB AUDITORIUM The January meeting of the Baron DeKalb parent-teacher's association was held last Thursday evening In the school auditorium with a good attend- 1 ance. Mrs. C. B. Busbee, the president, presided. The meeflng opened with several patriotic songs. The devotional was, Conducted by Miss Martha Hawthorne.' Miss McGraw gave a report from the j welfare committee, , Miss Beannie Evans introduced the speaker of the evening?Dr. Gogglns, of Wlnthrop college. Her subject was "The Schools and National Defense." Dr. Gogglns' talk was very interesting and Inspirational. "God Bless America" was sung. Af- j ter refreshments were served. Super-j intendent Cyril B. Busbee showed two very 'Interesting pictures on National Defense, which were enjoyed and very appropriate for the occasion. Deer antlers are composed Internally of the same material as thut which forms the hfihy^ I ' Drivers Institute to Prove of Value i _______ A Joint Institute for school but ?lrlvera of Kershaw and Leo counties was conducted here last Saturday by the state department of education and the state highway patrol. Twenty-eight buses of Ihe TCenrtnrvr Lee school systems were parked ill the area east of the grammar school *>n Laurens street while drivers und substitute drivers were given a threehour class room and written test-^-the hours being from 9 a. m. to 12 noon. In the afternoon the drivers were subjected to a sight and road test, The state highway patrolmen who were In charge of the tests were Jack L. Laird, Huss Fennel, Bcrlven Doar und Kd Brad Mid. Patrolman Laird declared that the Institute Ik one of many to he held In every county In the state, the completion of the program to extend to May 30. He spoke In glowing Terms of the fine"cooperation thut was glven%Mm and his fellow patrolmen by Mrs. Kathleon Watts, county superintendent of education, in making the Institute an outstanding success. The bus drivers and the substitute drivers ull showed an intense Interest In the class-room discussion, the written tests, sight test and the roat^ test. Patrolman Laird stated that the purpose of the institute was to build up the efficiency of school bus drivers of the state. A record of the test results will be kept of the Individual drivers and where weaknesses may show, the highway patrol will certify such a report to the county superintendent of schools who In turn will see that the driver overcomes these delinquencies. Mr. I^aird stated that the principal objectve Is to provide safety for the Bchool chldren, who he said, were of vital Importance to the future of the nation. Camden Man Heads State Farms Vice Chairman Frank C. Owens of the penal board announced yesterday the appointment of City Magistrate Char.es A. Batson of "Greenville as director of the Women's penitentiary near Columbia. Prison Supt. G. R. Richardson recommended Batson, who will succeed J. B. Cantey. Supt. John M. CJlenn and Captain of the Penitentiary Guard Rourk resigned last week. W. A. Rush, of Camden who has been connected with prison farms for several years, has been put In charge of the state prison farm. Mayor Requests Revision of Taxes ' * * - . v... -... Mayor Francis N. McCorkle of Ibis city addressed the senate at the atate house Thuraday morning as part of the program of the annual meeting of the South Carolina Municipal apsocU atlon. ? *? The mayor called attention' of the senators to the fact that cities and towns of the state hud suffered the loss of much needed revenue- through revision in the distribution of mmy tax bills. He stated that as one instance there had been an appreciable loss due to changes in the wholesale license bill, the bank tax and motor .transportation. Mr. McCorkle requested the solons to consider the revision of the distribution of these revenues in order that the cities and towns might secure a larger share of the money collected. In closing, the mayor extended an Invitation to the senators to be the guests of municipal association group at a luncheon at the Wade Hampton Hotel at which Mayor La Quardia was the main speaker. Appearing with the mayor in the senate Chamber upon the occasion of his address were City Attorney C. J. Shannon 4, President John K. de Loach of the Camden and Kershaw County Council for National Defense, John J. WhitakerT Chairman of the local draft board, Mrs. Mary *McDowell, secretary of the defense council, W. It. Bonsai, chairman of the Utilities council of the local defense board. The tobacco shop run by Alfred Dunhill, in the British Empire building. New York City, is the world's costliest. It's annual rent is |2,000,000. MAYOR FRANCIS N. McCORKLE To conurvt rubber?tm moko your tlrot lati tonpor?hovo your it?Hog and whtoi alignment chockod with this tpoctal oqutpmont at four Chovrotot doctor'i. CONSERVE TIRES? ENGINE?TRANSMISSION ? EVERY VITAL PART Chevrolet's new "Car Conservation Plan" is designed to help you keep your car serving faithfully for the duration, and invites your cooperation on the following points: (1) Observe the simple, fundamental, thrifty rules of car care, such as keeping tires properly inflated, checking battery, water, oil, etc. ... (2) Get a simple service "check-up" at your Chevrolet dealer's now, and avoid major troubles later. ... (3) See yobr Chevrolet dealer regularly. CM IV ROUT MAI IRS SPECIALIZE IN THESE "CONSERVATION SERVICES" far All MokM Cars orvd Tracks 1. TIRI SIRVICI (fo comtrvt rvbbor). 1 RADIATOR (fo tafogoord cool hg systom). 2. LUBRICATION (to coniorv* motor, chassis). 4. BR A (CIS (fo prosorro thing, 5. MOTOR TUNS-UP (fo consorts ongho and fool). A CARBURITOR AND FUEL PUMP (to oovo fool). \ 7. STEERING AND WHfKl A LIONMI NT (makot tiros lost long or? consorvos rv66or). B. BODY AND FtNDfR REPAIR. 9. CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, RIAR AXU. 10. HCADLIOHT AND ELECTRICAL CHfCK-UP. 11. SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE. 12. PAINTING, RIFINISHINO, WASHING, ate. LANGSTON MOTOR CO. Phpne 123 N. Bro?d St. Camden, S. C, Woods Rank High In Aviation Group | ' ) m* i Camden aviation enthusiasts wlU remember Jimmle and Jessie Woods, those clever fllera who held forth at the Woodward field for several years and helped In the program of reBU<ranting the Held and fykfag it UP asset to the community. As we look back on the days when Jim and Jessie lived In a trailer at the airport* the tough time Jim had In getting proper equipment for the servicing of planes, we wonder how they stood it as Long as thpy did. When they pulled up stakes and went to Charlotte, Camden got Earl Frledell to take over the airport. And It was during Earl's period there, that the field became the nucleus for the Southern Aviation School. The Charlotte Observer carried a story about Jim and Jessie last Sunday. Because of the Interest Camden aviation fans took In the Woods, the Observer article is hereby reprinted. There is no quostlon but that Jessie and Jimmle Woods are one of the finest and best liked couples In southern aviation. They have both been flying since we. don't know when and we are sure they have as many friends scattered over this great country as they have hours of flying time. The hours Incidentally exceed 10,000. After leaving Charlotte In the fall of 1940, they began the operation of their own business In Rock Hill, S. C., and, we are glad to report, It has been a very successful business. They are doing what they know as well as the next one knows how to do, and, of course, that ia teaching people to fly. In a letter to this conductor Jimmle and Jessie had this to say: "We stated operations here in October, 1940,Ndth *.?npn-college civ- : Ulan pilot training program class of , 10. The rapid progress of these stu- , dents served as a stimulant to many others here In Rock Hill who have ( enrolled for private courses. In the spring of 1941 we started flight train- , lng on our second CPTP and we were j also awarded a spring program for , both ground and flight over at Lancaster, 8. C. On October 23, last, we ] started our third consecutive noncollege flight program here in Rock ( Hill and we are now enrolling the fourth. You'll be Interested to learn that we have been awarded a non- ; college program at Laurens, S. C., one of the state'd loveliest and most progressive smaller cities. We got under way with that on January 15. During the 14 months that Jessie and I have been here at Rock Hill, we have grad- i uated 37 CPT students, three private pilots and 21 solo course students. "We have brought about many 1m- ? provements since we came here, which include a telephone, water and lights with modern sanitary facilities, i the erection of an all steel hangar < measuring 80x60 with surfaced flpor and shop, underground dispensing i unit for gasoline, Installation of ob- structlon and flood .lights, a comfortable lounge for pilots as well as many other improvements. KW-3000f-:>IS2400f and i? "all weather." * "As you know, Ibpck Hill is oitft of the most 'airminded towns in ihe South ami also one of the prettiest. There are 60 licensed pilots here / now and many others holding student certificates. The flyers here have or- ] ganized a club known as the Catawba i Pilots club and has a membership of 38. The club is very active and is boosting the civil air patrol in every , way passible, and is urging every I member to prepare himself to better 1 serve his country by securing a third j class radio-telephone operator's , ligense as well as take a course in 1 First Air." - 1 I ??4 1 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND > CREDITORS ! t ' I All parties Indebted to the estate of ( Stephen B. Robinson are hereby noti- ( fled to make payment to the under- 1 signed, and all parties, if any, having . claims against the said estate will { present* them likewise, duly attested, , within the time prescribed by law. j C. C. WHITAKER, I Administrator c, t. a. i Camden, S. C., January 15, 1942. i MIGHT 1 COUGHS \ YOUR CHILD'S coughing at night ?cdused by throat "tickle" or Irritation, mouth breathing, or a t cold?can often be prevented by rubbing throat nnd chest witn Vicks VapoRub at bedtime. VARORUS** poultice-and-vapor t action loosens phlegm, relieves irritation, helps clear upper air passages, thus tends to stop mouth i breathing and invite.restiul sleep. * I Try it! j rm-iciM worth ojii For 7 packages of Petunias, Zinnias, > Marigolds. Sweet Peas^Candytuft, Morning Clocks and Balsam just ' send name and address to Vicks, c tSFVlSSS } Weekly News Lettetfj From Liberty Hill Liberty Hill. Jan. 20?At the Pros- 1 byterlan church Sunday morning the pastor, l)r. H. W. Jopllng, preached, an lutere&ting aermon baaed on the Scriptural text found in Exodus, 10 26. f stressing the fact that objection! and j fancied Imperfection? ao~not ttail fa* vor in our Maker's sight, and that If! we honestly do our part, God's word J to be with us even unto the end of the world, Is sure and steadfast. Sunday school was held at the usual hour conducted by Superintendent K. C. Jones. The Christmas sale of tuberculosis bonds amounted to f21.16 in our village. C. D. Cunuingham, Mrs. H. S. Higgles and Miss Mary Cunuiugbam managed ti\Js very important work in the effort to reduce and banish the great white scourge from out land Besides cash contributions to the Red Cross drive many of our ladies have made dresses and other garments. One lady says she wants to average out? garment a week during 1942 for this worthy cause. All of our people will be glad to hear that the Rev. John E. Richards, who has been serving as United States army chaplain with the rank of lieutenant, at Montgomery, Ala., aviation Qeld. has been promoted to the rank of captain, thus denoting the ability and devotion to duty of this able and active young minister, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Richards, 8re residents of our village and where he was born and grew to manhood. Mr. and ^frs. H. S. Higgins attended the American Legion banquet at Lancaster on Thursday night, of last week. Mrs. John G. Richards, Mrs. S. H. Cunningham and Miss Adella Cunningham visited Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Jopllng at their home in Lancaster one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Heriot and daughter, Miss Suzanne, of Bishopville, and Prof, and Mrs. J. P. Rich- ards, of Lancaster, were visiting relatives here Sunday and attended < church services. Miss Margaret Richards, of Columbia College musical department, spont the week end with her mother, Mrs. ; John G. Richards. i Young Miss Jane Higgins mhkes ; quite an attractive picture riding about our village on a high-stepping steed?recently purchased by her father. 4 Many hearts will be saddened by the passing of former Governor and United States Senator ?ole L. Blease. Governor Blease -was a picturesque figure in South Carolina politics. He ( probably had the unique distinction of being the most loved and the most hated?of any man of note?durtng the period when partisan politics ran r'Qt, and disrupted the Democratic party of the state. His ability of leadership , was great and the friends were many i and ardent. He perhapp held mere offices of trust and honor than any: man of the state. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Long-Time Friend Writes Feelingly of Former Governor Richards Liberty Hill, S. C.?Our community i was greatly shocked and saddened , when it was learned that former Gov- ' ernor John G. Richards had suddenly ! passed away " at his home on the 1 morning of October 9. He had been dek for several months?since March ?under a doctor's care, with a train?d nurse In constant attendance, hut for several weeks had been showing Ready improvement. He had been < :aking short rides about the village, i Had on one occasion attended church < lervlce. Had met and talked with lis friends, and Monday night rode u lut in his car for a short while to tear the dogs on a fox chase which *a8 his greatest source of out-door imusement. His Improvement hadi ieen so great that his family and physician felt encouraged In the hope hat he would regain his usual good lealth. On the night before he had i slight attack and his physician was j :alled but when pe arrived the Gov- . )rnor was much better. Next he had ireakfast and talked with his family j ?he was lying on the bed looklnk at I he morning paper. As usual, his j vife at his side, asked how he;felt?' He replied "So. So." She said I will ub your hands, but the spark of life vas gone. The noble spirit had taken ts flight to be with the God who gave t, and the pleasant voice which had >een heard so often In church services, on the huntings?and In the tails of legislation?was stilled foriver in this world. Governor Richards was 77 years old ?having passed his birthday on Sepember 11. He was a lifelong mem>er of the Presbyterian church?for nauy years a ruling elder, and Sunday ichool superintendent?a liberal sup* xlrter of religious causes and of evsry cause for the upbuilding of the community, county and state.' II Is argely through his influence _ that touth Carolina now has- Its unstirmsscd highway system. He will be greatly missed by the people of our MOTH PROOF ? ? . four home for little no $1.00. FumlF?nt approved by U. 8. Department f Agriculture. Simple to uekr-vSold Of Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary, IN TOWN- V Drive Slowly, Don't Skid, I Avoid Quick Starts, Inflate J V Time Corroctly M /OUT-Of-TOWlA Go by SUPER-COACH It*B the carefree, reatful way to any- | wharo?eavlng wear and tear on your car, asviaf t/t of the COM driving I Om-Wv Rd.-Tilp . Charleston .... 1.85 3.35 Charlotts 1.10 2.00 Savannah ..... 2.50 4.50 Jacksonville .. 4*35 . 7.85 Plus 5 per oent federal tax Bus Terminal, Phone 249 . ^ [ GREYHOUND/! < . . & I section, who wont to him for advlctl and assistance on many occasional And he did many acts of charity not! known to the public, for he was in! deed, and in truth, a "friend to thai friendless." A good man, a kind audi loving husband and~father, and a trail and faithful friend has gone from! among us, and we ylH greatly mini Surviving besides his wife}, who bs-l fore marriage, was Miss Elizabetfl Coates Workman, of Camden, are nlnefl daughters?Mrs. John Wells Todd, ofl Laurens; Mrs. T. P. Mc.Craq, of LM erty Hill; Mrs. J. Austin Frances, ofl Sumter; Mrs. M. L. Sauls, of Manfl nihg; Mrs. John Roddey and Mnfl Chester Frances, of Rock Mill; Mfcfl Johnny- Richards, of Chester; Miafl Bettle Richards, of Laurens and Mlsfl Margaret Richards, of Columbia Cofl lege, Columbia. A son, Lleutenttfl Stephen M. Richards, died in senrtoH at Fort Dodge, Iowa, in the world wtfl Funeral services were conducted ofl Friday at 3 o'clock- at the residencfl by his pastor, Dr. R. W. Joplin, afl Bisted by Rev, S. H. Hay, a nephewfl from Morristown, Tenn., in the prfl sence of perhaps, the largest funerfl assemblage ever witnessed in thfl part of the state. Burial followtfl j immediately in the family plot In tifl; Presbyterian church cemetery, llfl active pallbearers were six nephewsfl J. G. Richards, Jr., N. S. Richards, jfl John F. Hay, J. P. Richards, Jr, Mfl rian McOallum, J. E. Hunter. Hofl oraray pAllbearers were officers fl I the Presbyterian church-*?R. C. Jonefl L. P. Thompson, C. D. Cunninghai^H W. E. Cunningham, E. L. Jones ai^H G. R. Clements. The floral tribute was most beaufl ful and exceeded in. quantity anythiflj ever seen here?covering the entifli plot and some adjacent space. j j Many state and other officials afl] numbers of noted people from varloflj parts of the state were present topflj their last respects to their friend fellow official. ; FINAL DISCHARGE flj Notice is hereby given- that month from this date, on February fli 1942, Mrs. Willie David Jeffers Smfl j will make to the Probate Court Kershaw County her final return I | Executrix of the estate of Joseph! | Smith, deceased, and on the samedfl j she will apply to the said Court fl j a final discharge as said Executrix.! ! Judge of Probate for KershAw couflj N. C. ARNKTT, Camden, S .C.- Jan. 21, 1942. Tests have shown that about 7 cent of motor'vehicles in motion cflj tain enough carbon monoxide to csfl i dccupants to collapse. j STATE THEATRI KERSHAW, S. C. flj ir- '1' FRIDAY, JANUARY 2M "LADY BE GOOD" Eleanor Powell ^ Ann Southern j L Robert Yonpg SATURDAY, JANUARY? "APACHE KID" I Don "Red" Berqy SATURDAY, JANUARY | Late Show?'10:30 "DR. KILDARE'S JM WEDDING DAY"M Lew Ayree?Loralne DayjJ i MONDAY 'and TUESMS .. JANUARY 25?26J "KEEP 'EM jPfYlNCl Bud AWiott?Lcm, CostefloJ WEDNESDAY January 27 JB "MARRIED BACHELOR Both Hu??er-*Robert Y<kwM THURSDAY,^JANUARY? j;. KfilwEiMfc'Y'J I4a LupWo?ftssUrHnrg* admission: ;%SSM rH