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April 16 Has Bepn Set as The Official Time For Boy Scouts of America Campaign ^ v "J The Camden Chronicle VOLUME 54 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1942 NUMBERS 11 " ~T' 1 1 ' " 1 Immunity Is 100 Per Cent I In Cooperation With Council . ? . N. . 111 - " * linden's first air-raid blackout la history, but it la a history that ipleto with every detail of success, to ltulph N. Shannon, commander tho Kershaw County Council National Defense, goes credit for ib well done. r. Shannon received splendl^ ctfc. ation from every member of-the nae unit, to the hundreds of men women who so finely responded 4e effort to Insure a perfectly collated defense effort. Assistant imander, R. W. Bonsai, and Ralph do Chase, the clerical staff, the j workers, the home guard unit, raid wardens, auxiliary police, liary firemen, utilities ground, leal and ambulance group, the Red ib motor corps, in fact, every icy In a finely perfected and timgroup did a major Job and in a t effective manner. . r. Shannon had only words of greatest commendation to offer rding the success of the blackout pays all tribute for its success tilB fine group of defense workimden itself will remember the kout occasion for many years, was an experience no one had encountered and the r dispatch precision with which it was carout was a source of much amazeit and words of commendation, tiere was no hUrrah, no fanfare trumpets of drums to herald the roach of the zero hour. The evenlife of Camden was pursuing its nal way when the air went into aroxysm of sound?the wailing of raid sirens, screaming of whistles, if a magic wand had been waved * the community, a pall of dark-1 i enveloped the city. Only the, lued glow of the red, yellow end m lights of the traffic signals were svidence In the blackout blanket , covered the city raffic stopped as if seized with aralytic stroke. Pew vehicles on (Continued from first page) iwanis Enjoy elightful Program ?, . . Iwanis held their "regular weekly sting Tuesday at one o'clock, with' 11 liuHbce wielding the gavel, earn Gettys reminded the club that iy. April 7, is the day set aside r the nation to begin a canvass of citizens for pledges to buy defense ids and stamps. He 'assigned the t> a section of the city to canvass, & the membership voted 100 per t in last week's meeting to accept h responsibility and to support movement Individually to the est extent possible. 'he program was In charge of the sic committee, whose chairman is r .Henry Collins. It was as unus| as it was interesting?a part of it ^Ing somewhat the form of the 9fe8sor Quiz radio program?the Nations used referring to facts we >uld know about music, composers, i so on. The club was divided ally with one member selected m each side as ' representative, ese fortunate men were Dr. George ame and Harold Funderburk. The coma was very close?only one sstion deciding in favor of Harold 1 his pal. Another part of the pdogram folred more along theKay Kyuer line. sr7 member of the club was given lank sheet with spaces for twenty iwers to be Inserted. As Mr. Col? read a stcr^?jf fi&me to flreqnent * to be .bridged 'with answers, "h time that happened Mrs. Mo kle played a aisjibjh of a tune the piano wh^&l)iNggedted the re?t answer. Outlaw was low rer in this contest and for that or was presented a prise of a "leal instrument known as the ga- una.. George Rhame, for being scorer cn a Plate, and these two gentleQ were requiredto demonstrate , ,r musical aptitude before the chu) Paying Reveille in duet style with * McCorkle accompanying on the m and left meat Klwaadsfh'a wonIPK how big a volnwe pigbt be ??1 *jajp \ ^ MdsumTntt tt ' * Forest Fires Rage, Cause Big Loss As a result of two disasterous forest fires In this area In the past several days, District Forester R. M. Campbell has Issued a warning to all persons who may venture Into wooded areas to be careful about dropping matches and ljghted cigarette butts. Friday afternoon a flre which destroyed a negro home located near the north-east boundaries of the city, caused sparks form the burning buildings, carried by a high wind, to start several blazes In densely wooded areas. Fanned by a high wind the flames gained great headway In an area known as the Peck woods, spreading over some one thousand acres and destroying valuable timber. Loss In this one Instance is estimated at between four and Ave thousand dollars. Thursday, a flre started In woods on L. I? Guton's property across the Wateree river in the Lugoff section, and men from the forester's department were still fighting this blase on Saturday. Some one thousand acres were burned over with an estimated damage of between twenty-flve hundred and three thousand dollars. The Peck woods flre was fought all night by a crew of thirty-five to forty flre fighters. It was not until about 5 o'clock Saturday morning that the flames were under control. The blaze was very spectacular, theC flames shooting scores of feet into the air and causing a bright glare in the sky. Hundreds of people from the city, attracted by 'the red glare, motored to the area. Public Warned On Molestation With so many student flyers in evidence in this area the, suggestion has been made that some definite form of routine be followed in the event of planes being forced down in civilian populated areas. Officers of the Southern aviation company flying post here call attention that military planes which fly over the area in considerable numbers daily may be carrying live bombs or ammunition and in the event there is a forced landing of any ship every effort should be exercised to guard the ship against molestation. To that end it. is suggested that any civilian noting a ship that has been obliged to make a forced landing report same to the police or sheriff's office and also to the nearest flying post. In making this report it is very necessary that the exact location be given. Every assistance possible should be extended to any flyer or flyers injured in such landing and police or sheriff's office officials who go to the scene are urged to get the names and addresses of all witnesses to the forced landing. The ttying post officers suggest that when a telephone call or any other form of notification is made to a flying post the person making the call ask for the commanding officer or the operations office In the event the former cannot be reached at that particular time. ? Haiglar Theatre Right on The Job The Haiglar theater here was the first motion picture house in South Qfirollna to have a showing of the Joe Louis-Simon prise fight recently held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. ' ', The entire action of the five rounds or the uftiil ??r? shorr Tuesday at the Broad street theater. In the past several months over teven hundred dollars has been expended to the" Improvement of the projection equipment fit the Haiglar theater. Today the theater boasts of as fine picture equipment as Is * * ******** ** the coufiThe Haiglar theater has been uadsr 6P /?-v ;7? -- ;;V ?i?-?.?? Legion Auxiliary In Charge Of Drive ' ? (By The Skipper) >Men and women of Camden, have you enlisted in the crusade for life and freedom? Have you Joined the army of freemen and' freewomeh, rallying to the defense of freedomf The nation-wide canvass, for the sale of United SUtes saving bdnds and stamps is on. The canvass of the men of the community has been going on all week. Today the American Legion Auxiliary under the direction of Mrs. Leon Schloaburg, president, starts the campaign among the women of the city. The white booth in front of the post office will. In the next seven days, be the center of activity of this auxiliary campaign. This program gets under way thia morning and the booth is to be open daily from $ a. m. to 4 p. M, The Legion Auxiliary urges that all women will please register at the booth and also sign the pledge - to buy bonds ang stamps. This plddgfe extends for the duration of the war or as long as the signer is financially able to maintain it. Pledges are made voluntarily and there is no set-up and no machinery for collection promises. Every pledger will take it upon himself or herself the responsibility of buying the amount of bonds, or stamps be or she has promised to buy. The campaign is based on faith in Ajneripapt ?faith that our citizens are eager for a chance to defend our freedom faith that will not shirk. President Schlosburg of the auxiliary, in speaking of the campaign, said, "I guess everyone is agreed that we must win this war, that no personal need or want must Interfere with victory, that all Americans must pitch in and help In every way they can. Buying defense savings bonds and stamps is the one way in whfch each one of us dQ his or her part. (Please turn to page eight) Gregory's Homer in First Cleared Sacks Gregory's long poke over the left field wall?380 yards from the home plate with the sacks loaded ? in the first Inning gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4 to 1 decision over the Albany , New York, team when with two down and Collenane on first base, Camelli drove a liner into right which got through Colman. Collenajie scored and Camelli raced all the way to third. Gregory collected his circuit smash from the slants of Coogan. Yount, first up In the initial inning rolled to second and was an easy out. Burgess Whitehead got Jn the way of an lnshoot and went to third on Russell's single to right. Colman lifted a fly to center and Mack filled the bags with two outs when he waited on four wide ones. With the count 2 and 2 Gregory smashed the next pitch over the barrier, to clear the sacks. After the four run spree In the first, the Maple Leafs never threatened again, in fact the parade of Albany hurlers tamed the Canadians so completely only the Leafs reached second base in the remaining seven frames, that being Colman, who singled to start the sixth and went to second on Yarnell's single after two were down. Coogan gave up two hits in two innings, Van.ce, one in three and Conger 3 In two. " Drake went the route for the Leafs and but for Colman's messing up Camelli's drive into right would have held Albany scoreless. Drake fanned seven and Seined three walks. Postal Receipts Continue to Climb. H ^ The post office receipt* for the Quarter ending March 30, 1342, showed an increase of approximately twelva per cent over the receipts of a sins* liar period In 1341. postal receipts for January, Febrwarv. and March.' mt. totaled #3^ 083.46. In 1341 the reeelptaHw these same months was $8,146.31. Postmaster C. P.DuBosd, .tbw atUftea that this growth is moit rwrnartcaMe for the reason thst It Is a normal Increase. Because of the- rubber shortage and other cootfitings due td thr war situation Camden had little tow* tet activity the embraces January, February and March. -| were no nitftrtri to bring [many *"5. 9 . 1 - 11 V "" ' Scout Drive Is Set For April 16 At a meeting of the Kershaw dis trlot scout committee held here "jThursifciy, It was decided to stage the scout finance drive on Thursday afternoon, April 16. The drive will .start at the Kotary Club meeting at 1:00 o'clock and men who are to take part In |he drive who are not Rotarinns uretto be guests at the club meeting. W. L. Goodale, finance chairman, 1b to appoint three men on the major giftH committee to contact possible large contributors in advance of the drive date. Since W. F. Nettles, Jr., district commissioner, has been drafted into the | United States army, 8. C. Hawkins, scout executive, reported that troop SO of Camden had been registered, troop. 38 had been reorganised, and troop 39 of Kershaw Is progressing nicely. Reverend Blacktaon, pastot, of the Bethune Baptist church, may stfirve as scout master at Bethune. enabling that community to reestablish a troop. The matter of the spring rally was discussed and it was decided to hold same in Camden on Friday, April 24, at 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Moultrie B. Burns, president of the Rotfcry club and well-known polp player, accepted the office of district commissioner, succeeding W. F. Nettles. Jr., who is now iu the United States army. Deputy regional executive Qllbert Bush, who was present at the meeting, made a short and enthusiastic talk relative to expanding the scout personnel - by Interesting other boys In scouting. He referred to the high percentage of boys who are scouts in other sections of the country and stated that this section stilll has a real job to do in bringing it up to a degree comparable with these other sections. President Thomas Ancrum of ihe district comndlttee appointed Attorney Henry Savage, Captain John K. deLoach, and Moultrie B. Burns to contact the Southern Aviation school with a view of securing some first class scout leaders - from the. ranks of Instructors. President Ancrum named a committee consisting of Reverend Doug-, las McArn, M. B. Burns, and John K. deLoach as committee to take charge of the scout cabins. Hundreds Visit Local Air Post IT? The Camden air base (Woodward Airport) sponsored an open-house nro-< gram Army Day (Monday) and hundreds of visitors seized the opportunity to be the guests of the Southern Aviation Company . and get a first hand glimpse of what is .being accomplished in the training of flyers. From 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon until 7:00 o'clock in the evening tfce air base was literally over-ryft with visitors. The parking facilities in the area were quickly filled and it was necessary to park many hundreds of cars in the fields near the entrance of the airport. Courteous officers and guards greeted the visitors in all of the structures and explained the operations of tile various departments. The administration building, the academic building, barracks, meas hall and the handsome new recreational building all came In for inspection and pf*lse. ' ? *. In the maw hall courteoua attachea escorted the visitors through the dining sections, the kitchens, and J* supply roomk, explaining in detail just how the line service was maintained. It Is of lntersst to knfow that the Camden airport la fsaie? far Its fine mass hall service. The new recreational hall offers real artistic beauty. It is colonial in design anil features a larg*r?anteen unit at the 'west end, while midway is a large airy lounge. . _ - * Many of the visitors in the administration headquarters had the pleasure ot meeting Ma^or Henry C. Huglin, Pogt Commander; , Major Jesse (PI?as turn to psgs two) y Henry C, Hs^ii is < an Promtted toTMayw afternoon by^e war department M Washington dfnttm promotion or COpUtn Hehry V- Hnglln, post coa?? i :y i-L Air Post Scene of Feverish Activity As Unit Expands All Star Foursomes Will Battle Sunday (By The Skipper) Well polo tana, not many more Sun* days to enjoy the exhilarating outdoor thrills such as feature a polo game. For the season la draw lug to a cloae. Last year the game continued: jnto May and it la to be hoped that the aame program can be carried out again this year. If so, that will mean that th^ polo ! program has covered a period of eight months which has a record In | this and any man's land.~ For the coming Sunday attraction Coach Harrison of the Camden polo club will offer a special ajl-atar match event in which he hopea to have two star performers appear. Harrison hopes to baVe Major D. McOrath of thO Essex riders and that fellow Firestone, son of the famous line king, now stationed at Fort Bragg here to play in the foursome with Charlie DuBose and Kirby Tupper.*-This chap Firestone played up at Plnehurst several weeks ago and is reported to be quite a rider. In the team opposed to this hot combination of DuBose, Tupper, Firestone and McGrath, Harrison will have a foursome made up of Robert-', son, Llghtfoot, Bates, and himself, (which is one swell array on a polo field. As to whether Harrison will go out for another scoring spree?he refuses to state?but we have an idea that the clover chap will be out swinging from bell to bell. (Please turn to page sewfc) Harrison Topples Scoring Record ? Cyril Harrison put on the pressure Sunday afternoon and broke the game record for individual scoring by crashing through for seven goals to lead his Rambler foursome to a 12 to^fr victory over the Essex riders from Fort Jackson. Harrison's first goal, in the initial ( period, was by a most unusual frefk. play, credited to the Bmox team. In attempting to clear the ball from in (fpont of the Rambler goal, Harrison s mallet struck a glancing blow and the ball skittered through the up-; rights to count for the Cavalry. Lieutenant Edgerton raised the Cavalry total to four, two goals bay* ing been granted by handicap allowance, when he scored in the first chukker. Harrison scored for hit own team in the same period and the gong foufid the Troopers ahead 4 to 1. The second period was scoreless but in the third the Ramblers and Troopers went places in scoring, the Troopers getting two goals and the Rambler* three. Scoring for the Troopbrs wfi? Edgerton and Bates and for the Ram* biers Burns. Tupper and Harrison* With the score of to 4 In favor of .the Essex riders the fourth period found the Ramblers through Burns and Harrison tying up the codafrj as the Bseex riders wsre held scoreI less. /-i < The Ramblers opened the , flooa, ? (Please turn fo page sfehT ' 1 Camden Dairy. P Improves Service i L. I. Onifn, promt*.* local pasti ai fchig ttoe-saving devSj^lh Uou.? la chin, n, 1 ' Expansion of the Camden air post featuring much additional building construction, the enlarging of the landing fields, and a marked Increase tn the post personnel Is now In evldenoe at the Southern Aviation fly* ing school. \ ' '[ '-MM: ,, The new construction embraces sev- ~ eral new barrack buildings, these being located on the east side of the post road leading north from U. S. highway No. 1. Also, under construe- : > > tlon Is a new addition to the opera- > tions building, and work that is to? be started soon will feature an extension to the mess hall which will ? Increase the facilities fully one-third. This marked expansion program means the acquisition qf many new planes for training and the hiring of additional instructors and raechanlcs.. In addition to the expansion item mentioned, there are other lmproVjSments and additions which will be , auuouuced later. . At the present time, the air pott ^ has three fine auxiliary fields, and a further one ts now under construction. '\ The apron in front of the hangara is to be extended so as to cover the entire length of the hangar line. This will have a macadam surface. I Announcement baa been made at ' the airport of the promotion of CapJtain Henry C. Hugin to the rank of Major; also the elevation of Captain J. H. Brown to the rank of Major; L* W. R. Pahs to the rank of CapJ tain; and Second Lieutenants L. M. Hauprlch, Oliver L. Duncan, and Herbert Foregger to the rank of First Lieutenants. Claude Sapp Rotary Speaker (By M. H. Heyman) Rotary had Its weekly luncheon meeting liult 'Thursday according to schedule with the president, Moultrie Burns abiding the gavel and fifteen years of Rotary m Camden, this club 'has had all kinds off guest speakers, but on last Thursday Reed Sayratt, who bad the program, presented a Lancaster county farm hoy who left the cross roads and bis present address, Columbia aM Charleston, none other than the Honorable Claude Sapp, district Attorney for tka eastern federal district of South Carolina. . . When it comes to making a speech, j ' the district attorney has what it takes V-r'Ho is a sort of commando in ac ' ' ... tlon. He talks straight front shoulder with no thought of academic theories. Tha speaker said It a distinct pleasure and prlrilfge to speak to so Important and distinguished body as the Camden Rotary club. Having spoken before Aye Rotyry clubs in the past four days, he i'ejt sum it Wa?> better record for attendance than any member of the A club could boast. Mr. 'Sapp then gaW be found that tn* people of the United gtataa are ant four of the serious situation which faces the American peo- . pie today. Wa are lh this war In candor will tahe^ordwfrpm a^slantou?*i^ ^o^^Lck ln? I i*r.