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Help Men Prove U. S. Citizenship 1 1 1 WPA Trace* Clue* That Show _ . Many Worker* They Are American*. LOS ANOKLES. ? True stories, strungcr than tiu^ fanciest fiction, are unfolding*^daUy in offices of * * the Works Progress administration ,> where hundreds of eager workers * seek help in proving they ure Americans. From yellowed newspaper clippings, frayed baptismal certificates ami other long-neglected records, parents are finding long lost children, brothers are learning of sisters thoy never knew existed and others are discovering dramatic events in their lives for the first time. H. Russell Amory, Southern California administrator for the WPA, explained that proving citizenship is an important part of the agency's program in getting workers back to private employment. It is essential to have proper certificates of birth before obtaining jobs in defense industries, to winch most of the rehabilitated WPA workers are going, Amory said. In searching for these certificates, clerks have uncovered hundreds of comic, tragic and dramatic facts, he added. Murder Story Helps. From a certified copy of an old newspuper, which one WPA clerk found, a man read for the first time about the murder of his father 35 years ago. The story also mentioned surviving children and dates of their birth . . . aiding the man in procuring his birth certificate. Another man, learning he was an illegitimate child, found his mother living, happily married and with four other children. The WPA worker didn't identify himself. "What's the use?" he said. "It might benefit me in a material way for a short time but it might wreck the happiness of a nice family." A brother and sister, adopted by different foster parents, were united when a southern California WPA worker unearthed their relationship. In another case, a man discovered he was two years younger than his parents had told him. This improved his chances of a job. Amory said that many people never knew, until proof of their birth was required, that they were | born abroad. On two cases, he said, children born abroad were brought to the United States by foster parents. They had to become naturalized since the law prohibits claiming citizenship through foster parents. Lost Citizenship In War. Several persons, born in the United States, found their enlistment in the British army during the period prior to April 6, 1917, had lost them their American citizenship. "An average of 100 persons a day seek our assistance in clarifying their citizenship problems," Amory said. "Nearly all of them have been offered work in one of the many aircraft factories in southern California but they can't get the Jobs until they prove they aren't aliens. "To date we have helped approximately 7,000 persons establish their citizenship by birth. From old letters, family Bibles and a wide variety of odd sources we get suitable proof of birth. "There are no set rules for obtaining this important evidence. Each case is a problem unto itself and success of the search is determined mainly by the resourcefulness of trained personnel in this department of the WPA." British Bachelors Outdo Women in Buying Clothes LONDON. ? Bachelors are the heaviest users of clothing coupons under the British rationing scheme, with unmarried women running them a close second. From returns issued by the board of trade for the first 19 weeks under the rationing plan it was found that bachelors used 30 coupons and unmarried women 29. The survey shows that a majority of the people bought sensibly, and the idea that women had borrowed coupons from men has been proved wrong, as well as the idea that parents spent their coupons on their children. Eleven per cent of the men and 6 per cent of the women?mostly elderly?spent no coupons. Mpn of 18 years and over spent 27 coupons and women of the same age spent 2(5. Boys and girls between 14 and 17 years spent 27 and 25, respectively; married men and women, 26 and 24, respectively. He Sells Hi* Toys to Buy Defense Bonds SALEM, MASS.?Thirteen-yearold Robert Share bought a $25 defense bond with odd-jib profits and liked the idea. J But odd jobs were srarce. So today he sold his electric train ($10), ice skates ($2) and a lesser toy (50 cents) to raise funds. "I've still got more toys," he said. "What I need is customers." .. ? . "T~ - _ V. British Sea Fortress T?K UNfTED NATIONS have a hard-hitting asset in this 35,000-ton British battleship. H.M.S. "Duke or York, here seen firing with all ten of her mighty 14-inch guns while heavy seas break over her forward tujrets. For additional hitting power, she has sixteen a.25-inch guns, four "Chicago pianos" (multiple pom-poms), and four aircraft. The aircraft are launched by catapult and are manned by Britain's intrepid Fleet Air Arm. H.M.S. "Duke of York" is one of the newest of Britain's battleships taking its place beside the growing two-oq?an navies of Britain and the United States. Kershaw Burial To Be A Shrine (Continued from ilrat page) burial area. At the street end of thin walk a alga denoting the historic burial place would be affixed to a standard ao all tourists in pitasiUK might see It. Commissioner Sheorn declared thut the rehabilitation program of the Kershaw burial lot is not the only one ho has tin contemplation. He believes that the area in which the grave of Agnes of (llasgow, also a point of interest to tourists, should be given considerable attention. "There are other places of historic value in this community which we shoved Look after also", said MY. Sheorn. The Kershaw family were of distinct England origin and history recites that three brothers, Joseph, Eli, and William were the sons of Joseph Kershaw of Sowerby of Yorkshire, ' England, and came to America about middle of the 18th century. So far as can be ascertained they settled in Charleston and William became a merchant, continuing in that busi-^ ness until his death in 1785. During 1 the revolutionary war, ho was a J brigade major in the Continental Army. Locul luterost attaches to the life of Joseph Kershaw, who was admittedly the founder of Camden and the individual for whom the county of Kershaw was named. When ho first set foot in America, Joseph Kershaw set forth to find work and his first employment was that of a clerk In a Charleston store. Later he was engaged in business of his own. In 1758 he came to Pine Tree Hill, which later became known as Camden. It was under his direction that, following the prestige of wealth and influence which had come to him through his patriotism and business acumen during the revolutionary war, lie became the leading man of this district. It was under his direction thai the wilderness about Pine Tree Hill was planned to become what is now the city of Camden. Philanthropic and generous to an extreme, lie gave land for the erection of places of worship, not only for his own. the Episcopal church, but also the Presbyterians, the Baptists. and the Jews. He also gave to the city of Camden fivo squares for parks, they being Kershaw square, erroneously called Rectory square; Hampton park. Seaboard park; Monument square; and the area comprising the square at the intersection of Bull and Broad streets. Prior to the revolution, tlie ferry across the Wateree river was chartered by him and a man mimed Samuel Wyly, and it was upon land on the west side of the river that ho sought to found another community to be called "Westerham . His career as a legislator, a soldier, | nnd an administrator of state affairs in this district was outstanding. Ho was a thorough patriot and during the revolutionary war ho suffered many sacrifices in time, talents, wealth, aud even liberty. When tbe British captured Camden he was' made prisoner and with his brother Eli. was taken to British Honduras, and later to Bermuda. At the end of the war he returned following exchange of prisoners between the j British and American armies. Joseph , Kershaw was nuirrtod In 1763 toj Sara, the daughter of Daniel and , Sophia Miithls, early Quaker settlers, j Colonel Joseph Kershaw passed' away on I>ecemb?r 28, 1701, at tho^ age of sixty-four years. ??? ??? Most experts agree that tires should be criss-crossed, for maximum wear, about every 4,000 to 5.000 miles. Specific Cure for T. B. May Be 'Around Corner' A specific chemical cure for tuberculosis may be "around the corner," | as the result of notable scientific ad- ' vances listed by Dr. Kendall Emerson, famous tuberculosis authority, in a special interview. Dr. Emerson is the managing director of the National Tuberculosis association which has made total endowment of $40,000 this year to distinguished scientists for research in the cause and cure of tuberculosis. Among the scientists co-operating with him are Drs. F. M. Feldman, H. C. Hinshaw and their colleagues at the famous Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., who have made the most important discovery from the viewpoint of a chemical cure for tuberculosis. These doctors have used the newly prepared drug promin in attempts to destroy the germs of tuberculosis. Last October they announced that promin saved guinea pigs infected with the germs which produce tuberculosis in human beings. All animals not treated with the drug died. Now, according to "unpublished j j reports," available to Dr. Emerson, the treatment appears to be effective even in uman beings. In a number of cases of "pleurisy," that is pain in the chest and other symptoms that go with it, caused by tuberculosis infection, the administration of promin gave surprisingly good results. Tips for Gardener If you are a beginner gardener, here are some do's and don'ts that will simplify your work and pay dividends in flowers and fruit and foliage. As a starter select a few essential tools, with others to be added from time to time as their need is shown or your purse permits. Essentials are a spade with a square edge for digging, a long-handled shovel for moving earth about, a garden rake, a bamboo one for leaves, a hoe and a trowel, and at least 50 feet of garden hose. All tools, after being used, should be cleaned and rubbed with a dry cloth before being put in the tool shed. This will prolong their usefulness and they will give better service if kept clean. | Shiras Was First George Shiras III, a trustee of the National Geographic society, made the first flashlight pictures of wild animals in their natural habitats. His famous "Midnight Series," established the beauty and accuracy of camera and flashlight in big-game photography, and won highest awards at home and abroad. Midweek Closing Program Gets Jolt (Continued from first page) company, however, adopted the policy and made It work and we are convinced that It is a sound policy. "In view of the company policy, which, of course, our store in Camden must comply, wp have found it necessary to keep our stores open six days a week in order to arrange our program so that each employee may have one full day off It Is not practical j or desirable to the employees to give t them two half days and we believe : that the vast majority ot our patrons | appreciate our policy of keeping | jottr stores open six full days a week) J Instead of five and one-half days so j | long as our employees are enjoying jthe benefits of a full day off." The chamber of commerce upon rejcelpt of the above letter Immediate- ' ly notified the various mercantile bu-1 heaus of the merchants association] and while there has been no definitestatement from any of these groups, opinions expressed by individuals in-1 dicate that oatside of professional of flees and hardware stores, all business In Camden will observe a slx-day-a week program. t The announcement was made by a representative of the three hardware stores In the city that these stores were prepared to go ahead on their Thursday afternoon closing program and that the break-down of the general plan by reason of the failure of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company store to close would in no . way effect these hardware stores, which are the Barrlnger, Burns and Barrett, and the Camden Hardware and Supply company. Yellow Magnolia Now In Bloom ? i The sweet swelling Sweet Hay, , which Is the meet widespread m?m- , her of the Magnolia family hi South Carolina, as well aa elsewhere hi the south, 1h now hi bloom. The beautiful white Ojuyvera staud out agulnat the light green upper surfaces of leaves or the gray under surfaces, i This true is coiiiiuonly found 011 Hat land or in molat hollows throughout the greater portion of the state. The wood is used quite extensively in basket making and it is of a creamy white color. The wood is also used to a limited extent for furniture, particularly kitchen and dinette furniture. Right now the rare Yellow Magnolia la also in bloom. This tree was lost for almost one hundred years but was rediscovered near Augusta. In 1939 it was also discovered near Columbia, when Mrs. J. I). F. Mouts' curiosity was aroused In seeing a tree covered with yellow blooms in her pusture. She examined it and called her son's attention to it and he carried specimens of the leaf and fruit to "The State" where it was turned over to the State Forest Service for identification. , Subsequent publicity disclosed that other trees were to be found 011 the Nichols' farm near Reaver Dam creek, in Newberry county. Mrs. A. H. Maybin of near Whitmiro has also discovered some of these trees growing thirty yards from the Newberry-Mayblnton highway in a hedgerow between the National Forest lands and lands of Mr. F. H. Whitney. ?The Yellow Magnolia's flowers are approximately' two Inches wide and the petals are almost two inches long. Instead of flattening out, the flower has a depth of approximately one and one-htjilf inches, the petal? ml creamy yellow and the flower IoqS very similar to (hat of u Yellow lur or Tulip Poplar, but It doee^J have any red In It. A party of Interested persons, cetl slstlnK of l)r. W. C. Coker, relebrahM botanist of the University of Nofttl Carolina. Dr. C. Coker, founder t< the University of South Caroll3 Arboretum, Fitz Hugh McMa*i3 of Columbia and Asslstunt State For. ester, C. H. Schaeffer,, wont to tkfl Nichols' farm to examine the tr?S and also visited the Monts' farm jB miles from Columbia near thp illtv..l section of the Wlnnsboro nrnl wood roads. They exahilntxl the ftufl and obtained specimens of twiti! leaves and flowers for future s^udj.H Any other person who finds' a Yifl low Magnolia in bloom is asked fcfl drop a card to the State Forester South Carolina In order that It be identified and its location recod^l ed inasmuch as this little known tr*fl Is quite rare and if it is not IdqJ titled and protected, there is danger that it may be exterminated. - ? ? Umbrellas are supplied free .fcfl patrons by a theater in Madrid case of rain. , Bethune Organize, I Bethune, April ? M. Q. KJ was re-elected president of the iwl crattc club for Bethune precinctJ a meeting held here thin Job# A. Young wiih elected vl.-o ^^B ihtnt; LorlngDavU. executive a^^B ru It tee man and ('. c. l'utn The following were named dcZfl Kates to the forthcoming county cmB vent Ion to be hold In Camden: Le^S Hilton, W. A. MeDowall, Hr? & |B Cordon, John A. Youhr, c is W. C. JOIIOH, ('. t.lUdlllM, J, ; m. Clyburn, M. (5. King, m. m. 1). T. Yarborough Hugh Oliver, J. J Crawford and Oi C. Pate. I a I s?< I V - ] I I gSl "Here'8 an Electric Mixer, j jSl Someone Wants to Sell j / -'H oil The Chronicle Want Ads I Carry Messages From I Family to Family in I Camden and I Kershaw Couhty fl ' * I ' * * ' I J (^\ ; j< Have you ever thought of the Chronicle Want Ads , 11 | as a sort of clearing-house for the messages of Cam- j j den and Kershaw county families? Well, in a way, j that's just what they are. Because they tell everybody fM | what everybody else wants to buy or sell Or trade or . 9 , rent or hire or use or lost or found. That way every seller finds a buyer, every employ- I er finds someone to hire, and the Want Ads accomplish these errands quickly, and best of all, economical- H ! ly. Get acquainted with the advantages of Chronicle I Want Ads today! [ It Pays to Use the Want Ads The Camden Chronicle I