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Friday, January 30, 1942 N??VsA ? CUmms i Pete** # ASeete t HJU ? Three Llttlp Children? An uppeul has boon mado to mo for three children who are reported <ih not being able to attend school on account of Insufficient clothing. There Is a boy thirteen years old; a girl eight years old and another gil l eleven years old. Are thoro in your home any outgrown garments?Including shoes und coats?which you might be able to give?"-(lot in (ouch with A. Douglas McArn. State shows increase in number of tubercular cases "Danger signals of a flare-up in tuberculosls are already appearing thruout tlie United States," according to J. Nelson Frierson. president of the South Carolina Tuberculosis Association. "In communities where defense activities are flourishing, recent information from the National Tuberculosis Association points to an increase in the prevalence of tuberculosis, possibly duo to overtime and Increased strain, with overcrowded housing conditions," said Dr. Frierson. "South Carolina is one of the states that show an increase in death rates from tuberculosis, in 1940," "It is extremely urgent that we make every possible effort to chock the rise and spread of the disease. Tuberculosis always spreads during war times," said Dr. Frierson. "Although no accurate figures are available from European countries, England reports a steady rise in the disease, the Vichy government reports a sharp rise. Word has come from one of the occupied Low Countries that tuberculosis Is reaching a stage not unlike the great epidemic of the Middle Ages." "Every effort is being made by thp National association and its affiliated associations to meet this danger we face from tuberculosis," states Dr, Frierson. "If ever wo needed the full understanding and cooperation of the public we need it now, throughout the coming year in all our work. We have full confidence that we can hold tuberculosis In check lu this country, and to that end we are Increasing all our efforts to the maximum." In Kershaw county we have admitted to State I'ark Sanatorium four cases of tuberculosis since the first of December 1910. Tills does not indicate that we cun relax our efforts here. What we want is an "All Out" on tuberculosis, so we may have strong healthy workers. notice of meeting A meeting of the Ward Clubs for the purpose of reorganizing the municipal Democratic clubs for the City of Camden, will bo held at the City Recorder's Court Room, next Wednesday night. February 4, 1942, at 7:30 o clock Executive committeemen and enrollment committees for the approaching municipal primary election "ill ho elected. DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE L. If. JONES, Secretary REPAIRS We carry a large stock of REPAIRS for FARMALL TRACTORS, and all other FARM IMPLEMENTS that we sell in this territory. BUT, we urge FARMERS to place orders with us AT ONCE for REPAIRS that will be needed this SPRING. Whitaker & Co. Telephone Four Rutledge Street PAVE THE WAY Listing of Police And Firemen Aids Know your auxiliary firemen and police. Announcement has been made by the protection committee of the county council for national defense of the appointment of the following auxiliary firemen, auxliary police and members of the rescue squad, to operate in the city in the event of an air-raid or some other war emergency. Auxiliary firemen Ward No. 1, Albert Hlnson, Jack Melton, Albert Shlrjey and John Kd. Hlnson. Ward No. 2, | Herman Monarch, Purdy Lee, Edward Price. Ward No. 3, J. C. Gillls, ChriB Beloos, Charlie DeLoache and Chris Vaughan. Ward No. 4, W. F. Net-, ties, Sr., C. E. Watts, Willis Sheorn and Joe Sheheen. Ward No. 5 Ralph Shannon, W. L. Goodale, L. E. Graham and Nettles Lindsay. Ward No. 6, N. C. Arnett. Melicue McCoy, Bill Campbell, W. R. (Buddy) Denton, and Charlie Belton, (colored.) Wateree Mill, E. L. Moore, Doc Taylor, Frank Tidwell, Floyd Parker, John Ellis and James Atkinson. Hermitage Mill, Icky Pitts, Mr. Merrill. Browning Home, E. L. Marsh and J. R. Harper (colored.) Auxiliary policemen?M. L. Smith, John Lewis Mickle, J. H. McLeod, Jr., R. E. MdCarty, R. M. Kennedy, 3rd, Oeorge H^nns, Leroy Hough, Clyburn Smith, M.*1\)lbert, Frank Cureton, Otis Arrants, Charlio Garnet. Roy Watkins, Billy Mickle, T. A. Anderson, John W. Wilson and T. O. Boykin. Rescue Squad?W. F. Nettles, Jr., chairman; John. Perry, Melvin Halt Douglas Montgomery, Pierce Cnntey, Frank Wonten, Dick McNoeley, Frank j Sullivan, Johnnie* Williams. Ross Shir| ley and L. B. Whitley. Singing Convention George Otis **Broom. the president, and Story Roberts, the secretary, requests The Chronicle to announce that the Kershaw county singing convention will meet with Bethany, Westvlllo, Sunday, February 1, at 2 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. The church is located on highway No. 521, seven miles south of Kershaw. ? ^ Bowers Urges Purchase of Bonds State Administrator, W. P. Bowers, of the U. S. Defense Bond sale has notified the county chairmen and cochairman that Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau has Issued instructions for a canvass to be made of every person gainfully employed in the United States to secure pledges to purchase defense bonds and stamps, This canvass is to commence sometime after February 10, 1942. It can really be seen that this Is an enormous undertaking and requires the hearty cooperation of every person In this county. With our country in war and with money being necessary for the purchase of equipment, machine guns, rifles,, tanks, airplanes, shipt and the like which are essential and vital to the successful conclusion ol the war, it is our duty to not onlj pledge ourselves to purchase all ol the defense stamps and bonds thai we can, but it is our further duty tc assist in the canvass which is to be held in this county. Mr. Bowers suggests that every organization, such as the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Parent-Teachers' Association, Women's Clubs, Junior Chamber of Commerce and Civic Clubs offer their services to assist in this canvass. If any such organization is willing to participate in this worthy campaign you are requested to notify your county Ohairman. Mr. Bowers feels that organizations of the kind referred to above can be of great assistance in organizing a campaign of this type. We have been a long time wanting to do something definite and concrete to assist in the prosecution of the war. Here is something definite that tlie public can assist the county committee of the dofenso savings staff, which has been rendering such wonderful service without compensation since tho sale of these securities was commenced in May, 1941. . You have been wanting to help your, country. here, is the. opportunity. President's Ball Scheduled Tonight The annual President's ball for the benefit of the polio fund will be held at the 1*1110.8 this evening from 9 to 12 o'clock ' The Mighty Mites, an orchestra of local talent will provide the music for the dancers. The Pines is located five miles northwest of Camden on the Liberty Hill road. Persons wishing to contribute to the polio fund may communicate with Miss Hazel Moseley at 164. Miss Moseley is secretary to tfco infantile paralysis committee in charge of the raising of funds in Kershaw county. Be sure to listen in on the President who will speak over a nationwide hookup from 11:16 to 12:16 midnight tonight Eastern Standard Time. . * ' ,i '?- - ? REV. BROOM ACCEPTS CALL TO BEAVER DAM CHURCH Rev! B. S. Broom has accepted a call to bo pastor of the Beaver Dam Baptist church. He announces there will bo services every Sunday, 3:30 o'clock,- beginning Sunday. February 1. Other churches Rev. Broom is pastor of are: Hermitage Baptist, sor-J vices every Sunday at 7 p. m. News Events In and ^Around Bethune Bethune. Jan. 28.?Coming as a surprise to their many frlenda and relatives was the marriage of Miss Sara Lee Peach and Sheldon B, Humphries Sunday afternoon In Kershaw. Mrs. Humphries la the oujy daughter Of Lemuel Peach andv the late Mrs, Peach. She haa always made her home with her aunt*. M lawns. BfiflilS and Alice Hosier. Mr. Humphries la the aoii of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Humphries of the Sandy Orove section. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Cooper and children and Mlaa Luree King, of Dur. ham. were the week end guests of rh?ir parenta.-_.Mr. and M.CSU lifiSU King. v ' "? - ; Mlaa Minnie Plummer, of Lynchburg. and Stanley Miller, of Dearborn, Michigan, were recent guests of the M. E. Parkers. Announcements have been received in Bethune of the birth of David Otis Tomllnson in Columbia. Mrs. Tomllnson before marriage was a momber of the school facuUy"toere as Miss Velma Corbett. V f. y.W Mr. and Mrs. James King ate r<sr ceivlng congratulations upon the arrival of a daughter. January 27. \lorn to Mr. and Mrs. C. C.- Baker, a son, January 27. . Miss Margaret McLaUrtltt, a member of the school faculty of Leo, and Richard McLaurin, of Florence, spent the week end here with thelj; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N! McLaurin. / Misses Kato Helms, of Monroe, and Mary Alice Helms, of Bath, were week en<J guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Helms.* Misses Blanche Edna Brannon, Druscllla Ratcliff, Margie Jones and Laverne Jones, of Wlnthrop college, spent a few days here with their parents, after completing their examinations. Friends of C. L. flays will regret to know that he Is quite ill at his home here. - .. _ Mr. and Mrs. Mack Davis have moved to Charlotte where Mr. Davis has a position. Miss Marguerite Gates, of McBee, and Miss Stella Bethune were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Witherspoon In Mayesvllle over the week end. Miss Inez McManus, of Columbia, was the guest of the E. Z. TrueadellS Saturday. The executive bohrd of the PresbyI terlan auxiliary met Tuesday after( noon with Miss Mary McKlnnon. Eleven members answered the roll call. Plans were made for the observ ance of the season of prayer and selfi denial for foreign missions. During the soqlal period 'chicken salad and coffee were served. . ' Mrs. Jurife Truesdell is spending a 1 few days at her home In Bennetts ville. Chaplain C. P. Cowherd, of the 118th Division at Fort Jackson, preached In the Baptist church here Sunday 1 evening. I Carol King, of Fort Jackson, was f the week end guest of his parents, r Mr. and Mrs. H. H. King. S. B. Padgett gpported for duty at Fort Jackson Tuesday, t Miss Mary Ellen McLAturln, of Mon> roe, is at her home here recovering , from an attack of 'flu. * Superintendent H. F. Garris spent the week end In St! Matthews with ' Mrs. Garris and daughter who are with Mrs. Garris' parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey and daughter, , and Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, of Bennettesville, were Sunday guests of Mr. ' and Mrs. C. C. Chamness. ' Church night was held In the Pres, byterian cabin Monday evening with t a record attendance. R. E. McCaskill was In charge. Miss Louise Ortmann, recreational director, put every one in a Jolly frame of mind with amusing stunts and contests. Refreshments, 1 consisting of fruited jello and coffee were served by circle number three, with Miss Mary McKlnnon, chairman. (Written* For Last Week) Bethune, Jan. 22.?Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mays were Mrs. Kate Barineau,. Mrs. Louise K. Etheridge and Misses Carolyn Long and Julia ' Kennerly, of Columbia; Tommy Caughman and Mrs. Jackie Haltiwanger, of Lexington; Private F. Frank Sheviand, Sergeant Joe Gwin, La^ry McDonald and Captain John "-Mac" McLean, of Fort Jackson. Coming as a surprise to their many relatives and friends was the marriage of Miss Florence Emory Edwards, to Ernest Fobis Morgan, January 1.- Mr. Morgan Is the youngest Bon of Mrs. Eva Morgan, of this place.- The young couple will make their home In Mul11ns where Mr. Morgan is engaged in the drug business. 'Mrs. H. F. Garris and young daughter, Julia ^Helen, are visiting Mrs. Garris' parents in St. Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Weaver, of Bennett8vllle, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Chamness. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thornwell Clyburn were Captain and Mrs. Joel McMilan, of Camp Bl&nding, Florida. R. E. Sims, of Rock Hill, and June Truesdell returned Tuesday from a business trip to Atlanta. While there they were the guests of the N. E. Truesdell's. Mrs. Sims and young daughter spent the time here with her parents and returned to Rock Hill Wednesday with Mr. Sims. Mr. and Mrs, James Brtce Waters.: of Rlchburg, were recent guests of Mrs. Waters' mother, Mrs. E. B. King. W. A. McDowell attended the fu? neral of Ernest Gregory at Kershaw Monday afternoon. Captain Charles New, who is stationed with the quartermaster division in_ Atlanta, was In town for a short while with friends while enroute to Bennnttsville. Mrs. D. M. Mays Is conducting a first aid Rod Cross class each afternoon at her home. The class is composed of ladles from McBee. Midway Baptist, services are held ewery first and third Sundays in each month. 11 a. m. . - ' t * ? * High Point Baptist. services every second and fourth Sundays, 11 m* m. Farmers Part Iri' Struggle For Victory, The importauce of agriculture In the preaent world-wide emergency and plans tor financing changed farming ( operations reaultlng from the defeuse program were emphasised to stockholders of the Kershaw ^rodupttoh Credit Association in annual meeting at the htgh Bcbool audttortmn, Her-, shaw, Wednesday morning. Reports covering the | association s operations during the phat year were also presented and two directors were elected. Farmers from Kershaw and Lancaster coumtea attended the meeth** W. T. Redfearu. president of the association, presided and in opening the meeting he called upon those present to think seriously of "the challenge to our freedom and the important part we can play in the struggle for victory." He pointed oUt that the Kershaw association, like the other 524 production credit associations throughout the country, would adapt its service to changing conditions with the view of being of the most possible aid to helping to meet the need for additional credit for production and agricultural purposes. Reports given by John C. Stover, secretary and treasurer, indicated that during 1941 the association inade'lonna in the amount of *216,000 to 334 mouthers. Mr. Stover stated that memIbors now own *13.795 In capital stock and that accumulated reserves amount to $13,199. Mr. FUlingim, representative of the Production Credit Corporation, which supervises production vcredit associations In North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida addressed the group briefly. He referred to the production credit association as "the farmer's own credit institution, standing ready to help him do his part to help his country win the war." L. O. Funderburk and Lorlng Davis, of Kershaw county were elected directors for terms of three years. Other members of the board are W. T. Redfearn, G. C. Couch and W. H. Draffln. Kiwanis Cage Meet On At Gymnasium Camden girls, Central high girls, and Central boys were the winuers In the opening games of the Camden trade area basketball tournament sponsored by the Camden Kiwanis club and held this afternoon and evening In the local high school gymnasium. The Camden girls team hard pressed to eke out a 27 to 24 victory Qyer Blaney. At the start of the second half Camden held a big lead but In ' the closing minutes of the game the Blaney players found their scoring eyes and almost closed the gap. McLain of Camden was high scorer with 13 points while Kennington of Camden gathered eight. For Blaney Miles with twelve and McKay with six led the scoring^ Central high vgjrls. defeated Mt. Pisgah, 23 to 7, in the first game this afternoon with Hancock of Central getting eight points to lead in the scoring. Catoe with four points was high for Mt. Pisgah. The Central boys team defeated Midway boys, 41 to 6, with McLeod and Horton taking scoring honors for Central with eight points each. The final game was played between Baron DeKalb and Antloch boys team. Baron DeKalb winning 29 to 1. The tournament is draining big; crowds. The second round of play 3 started Thursday afternoon at 4. o'clock. - ?.. Grace Episcopal Church -J The services fo* Sunday, February 1, will be as follows: Holy communion at 8 a. m.; church school at 9 45 j a. m.; Holy communion and meditation by the rector at 11:15 a. m.; J Young People's meeting In the Parish house at 7:00 p. m. Mrs. Leonard Heads Polio Campaign mm - \ Columbia, /an. 19.?Mrs. Paul h, Leonard. ohalruian. Woman's Aclivl, ties lor tbo 1941 state infantile paral. ysis campaign during January, hue ap. pealed to all women in this state to help raise funds *to fight the dreaded disease infantile paralysis, which dur. log 1941 Increased 90 per cent in this 'state, leaving In Its "wake many crip: i pled bodies. -*m "President Roosevelt has said that one of the first lines of defense tor our nation Is the health of our boys and girls, our young nien and,women. Therefore, we must protect {the tjfcTtlT'l of our children and youth by conquer* i ing an enemy, intantile paralysis," doclared Mrs. Leonard. "Again during ~l the past year this enemy invaded South Carolina, Btriking a large num. j ber of victims. This is the second major attack which he has made on our state within the past three years." "The present war crisis makes it even more urgent than ever that we have our Diamond Jubilee Birthday Celebration this year the most suecessful one from a financial viewpoint.^ It will take a countless nujnber of dimes and dollars to carry on this splendid work both locally and nationally. I am sure that the women of South Carolina?from every hamlet ! and city?will participate in making this celebration a memorable event for our state. It is necessary that every person in our state and in all states be made as physically fit as possible for this period of great stress. We ' can help with this by having a definite part in this celebration," said Mrs. Leonard. "There will be parties of all sorts, silver teas, progressive teas, and many other forms of entertainment, giving every woman of our state the oppor-* tunlty and privilege of contributing ' to this most worthy cause for defense and victory," she concluded. * , ?. I RIIY Your Fertilizers NOW I i | Let us figure with you on your fertilizer requireI ments for the' coming season. * -j _ - i ? _ J The request for additional food crop* and high * > .jt i.v d er prices for farm products will create a larger demahd t I for fertilizers. i I . j Due to unuspal conditions we are now fa?mg, do i not put off this matter until you are ready to plant ft*xr : I crop, as you have done in the past. yI i Some of, our customers are already plating their 11 I SCOCO FERTILIZERS have been faraodifar fifty II 'I >' */' M | years. - ? ? " jj ' ! ! j^TT'- 1 I The Southern Cotton Oil Co. 11 CAMDEN, a C I