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PESy ii i HOTOIITHEKEY$ ^THE SKIPPER. ithai half pound of sugar a week ? a little Beaut sometimes, it t help to remember "Sweet Are sen of Adversity." ( it week one of our well known ns was out riding in one of the Inhabited parts of the county; 11 one of the real lonosome secof the tall and uncut he hapI upon a tilling station?accord0 the story told me. While the man was preparing to put In gas our friend, the motorist, rked. "This MacArthur is suro yu g?y"* The reply was "Who icArthur?". Our friend, \|fho an1 to the name of "Red" then You know, the guy whp is wlnthe war for us". Whereupon the ma said. "What' war?" | I said: "Skip it, give me four tires". * I read the other day that there .OOO.uOO Americans too poor to arried. There isn't much we can out it now as most of them are ed. * * * * i riend of ours up in Wisconsin ollected insurance because of a tire in his basement. He fixed up t for his sons in the basement ition room. The boys, to make it realistic got some ktnling, stuck eces into a furnace to get them sr. and then built a camp fire, ked. * wife opines she isn't going to the order for no cuffs on men's She says I won't J)e dropping on the rugs after mowing the ? * * o i, v of my friends telrs me that f the most irritating habits his ?r-\n-law has is that when he s home a letter for her she in)!y looks at the postmark and it the calendar before she opens e in a while the British are, of some real humor. Take for j ce the story of the official who king the record of a young wo- 1 volunteer for war service and her who was her next of kin. rent any." she said. "What" j le official, "no father, mother, brothers, uncle?" ''No, she nd then after a pause she addbtfullv, "There is my husband 'ill do." j i ire in a dither. All because of from Canada with the Canucks 'lie spelling as "defence" i > Dannie Webster and the S'ates spells it "defense". For the Canadian letter was from nnient unit and when we noted " in the spelling of defense, wned. scratched that part of ne where the grass is sort of and then drew Mr. Webster's try from the shelf to find out r we or the Maple Leaf gang error. Orchids to us. At least, * Dannie Webster. ." said the scarf to the'hat 1 on ahead, I wanta neck." n-mber one Sunday afternoon ring when I was talking to irrlson out the polo field, ii" little son of Ralph Chase er. and was telling Cyril about J that he had seen. "Cyril," "there was a man in the cir* > jumped on the horse's back, t'ped underneath him and held onto his tull and finished up on his neck." Cyril patted the llttlo boy on tbe bead and tbeu said "Sonny, ihut'a easy, 1 did all that and u lot more too, the first time 1 ever rode a horse." t * * Since Clyde Massebeau's edict abolishing vagrancy has been in effect, there have been a lot of amusing situations developing down at pollco headquarters. Tbe other day Pat Orr brought in a vagrant who, when questioned by Chief Hush, suid "I am not a vagrant, sir, I work when I can get work, but I have been out of a Job." Alva called (o OfTicor" Orr and said "Pat, take a look at bis hands. Put looked the man's bands over carefully and then said "Why, sir it must be years since this man did any work. His hands are as soft as mine." ROSES and THORNS | J They say that barking dogs don't bite. We wonder if tbe dogs know that 7 There are a lot of bicycle riders in Camden who are finding that barking dogs spoil many a ride. In other wdrds, people who ride bicycles and are hampered by the "yap yap" of pootches running after them, are beginning to think in terms of ammonia squirt guns. From my own experience in peddling ,about the city?that is?on streets without hills?I have gained the idea that every street is a dog patch. Some of these canfnes<??*nay have some value, but for every. one that is ' wortl^something, qine "ySt them are^,w^pOTfS|,^ and I r>dAre say that only a small proportion of them have been Inoculated for rabies. They tell me we have a dog law and sometimes a dog catcher. If that be so, j why isn't there some action in ellmi- | nating a lot of these *'yap yaps?" The wail of despair that emanated from the capitol last Wednesday when the gas rationing shoe began to pinch the legislative cream puffs, while laughable, was also a pitiful example of patriotism in reverse to set before the American people by our comicopera Congress. Were it not so tragic the antics of our cream puffs would have the country rolling in the aisles. As it is, it is becoming increasingly evident that officialdom in j j Washington considers itself immune [from all restrictions that they art^o , freely imposing on the rest of the country. Patriotism according /to their formula is for the common people and not for officials. It is unholy or criminal to expect our senators and congressmen tT> submit to the same restrictions as you and I? i ? GRAND MASTER CALLS MEETING OF ALL MASONS ______ The Grand .^Master of Masons in South Carolina, Dr. Joseph B. Hyde, of Charleston, has by proclamation called the 266 Lodges in the state to ; meet in their respective halls Monday evening, June 1, to consider certain matters of Importance to the Fraternity. Their total membership is approximately 18,000. I This is the second year that South Carolina Masons have observed "Simultaneous Meetings Night," a custom that has attracted nation-wide notice among the Fraternity. | Kershaw I?ocfi?o No. 29 has made full preparation for this meeting, and all resident Masons whose membership is elsewhere, are assured a wel! ! come. I . You should know spicy, herbal ALL OVER THE SOOTH . .-? --yn-f '^:'r .-' - i/W :-* .. 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There iiaa been an Increase in production of aircraft of more than 50 per cent since Pearl Harbor; and in cprtaiu types of planes which are critically needed, the monthly rate has more than doubled. One type of tank ulso Is being produced at a monthly rat? equal to the annual rate last year. Up to tho signing of tho Armistice in November 1918, America produced only tit tanks. By March 1919, production had stepped up to 778. But ifuring tlu) next fifteen years only 30 tanks were produced in this country, and they all became obsolete before the new war started. But this is the bright side of the picture. It is folly to overestimate our own strength or to underestimate the strength of our enemies. This gre^.t conflict cannot be taken too sorloualy, for this is tho War of Wars. The next 100 days will bo tough. That period will cover this country's first summer at war, the first big test, the probability of a tremendous axis attempt for a knockout blow. We must steel ourselves to learn of decisive battles, heavy losses, sacrifices, and shortages. Agriculture Marketing Administrator Roy Hendrickson in a little-noticed speech, for instance, warned that it is the time to stop thinking that there always will be plenty of food and predicted serious shortages of individual food items because of shortages of farm labor, fertilizer, insecticides, and transportation, Selectee Leaves Effective June 15, men who aro examined and found tit for army service will be inducted immediately and then given a two weeks leave, according to the War Department. During the two weeks, in which the selectee can settTb hls^affaira and say his gO^jftfc&es, lie- will be in the enlisted reserve corps, returning to active service when his leave is up. The War Department hopes this will eliminate hardships which have been worked on some men who have resigned their positions and made full plans to enter the army service only to find that they were not to be accepted by the army. Under the new plan no man will be faced with the embarrassment of returning home after saying farewell to his family and friends. "Women's Army" I have received requests Trom ladies for Information concerning the new Women's Army Auxiliary Corps which is to be formed. In about two weeks those who wish to apply for Officer Training schools may obtain applications from their nearest U. S. Army recruiting station. These applications must be called for in person hut may be returned by mail. Because the Officer Training school candidates will be recruited on a regional basis, no applications sent to Washington or to the War Department can be considered. Each of the nation's nine army corps areas will recommend 60 women for officer training, and the first group will be selected from among these candidates and sent to Fort des "Moines, Iowa, for training. This training will begin about July 16; and the recruiting of auxiliaries (privates) for the new corps, will begin about three months thereafter. Officer candidates must be from 21 to 45 years of age, with high school education and good health, and be of excellent character; Pay will run from $21.00 a month for newly recru'ted auxiliaries to $166.67 a month (and subsistence) for First Officers. The corps will free men for combat service. Manpower Man power officials estimate that half of the men In the United States between the ages of 20 and 65 will be in the armed forces or In war industries before the end of this year if present plans progress as scheduled. The task of moving workers Into war jobs Is proceeding at the rate of 28,-1 000 a day. There were 7.000,000 persons employed In war production In January, and that figure has been boosted to about 9,000,000. It must be raised to 17,500,000?Including 2,000,000 women?by the end of the year to meet President Roosevelt's schedule. At the same time 2,000,000 of the finest men of our nation must he absorbed Into the armed forces to bring the Army strength to 3,000,000 and the Navy and Marine Corps strength to 1,000,000. Selective Service [ Director Hershey has said that the Army eventually may be boosted to 6,000,000 or even 8,000,000. 8oldiers' Pay We cannot possibly compensate our fighting men for their services. Few of the soldiers In our Army could be hired on a dollars-and-cents basis to endure the terrors of waK But they fight because their fighting strength Is necessary to preserve the civilization of which they are a part. In large measure their compensation will be the blessings of peace and freedom which muBt be regained on the world's battlefields. Bibles For Service Men The War Department is going to distribute1-!? Bible or Testament to every soldier who wants one. This action is without parallel In the history of any country and Is evidence enoogh that the War Department realizes that this nation must depend on divine guidance for Vlptory. Books on military tactics do not alone suffice. LEMOCO PAINT Vfc&57 pRODllCTg \gg7 Camden Hardware * A Supply Company > * e ?JI- . Two From Kershaw Citadel Graduates Charleston. 8. C., May 86?Cadets John CmtI wkat, son of Mrs. Matiie West of "tiufoo Farm", Camden, and Carl Ho her/ Lindenzwelg, son of Mr. and Mrs. c>?- Lindetuwclg, of Kershaw, are ^yiohg the 2H> candidates for graduation from the Citadel on May 30. MajoiiiiK In political aelonee. Cadet Woet is ? candidate for the degree of bachelor of artH. In the cadet military organisation he was a corporal as a sophomore, technical ser-T geaut ou the Regimental Staff as a Junior, and during his senior year has been a tlrst lieutenant in Company K of the Coast Artillery unit. lie has been general editor of the Bull Dog, cadet newspaper, captain* manager of the debating tenm, president of the International Relations Club, president of the Calllope^n Literary Society, president of Pi Kappa Delta, assistant editor of the Student Review, political science publication, recording secretary of the Southeastern Conference of International Relations Clubs, and secretary-treasurer ' of (lamina Alpha Mu, honorary so- \ ciety tor writers, lie has also been J a member of the Round Table. Cadet i West has worn the gold stars deno- i ting" academic excellence. i Cadet Lindenzweig is majoring in I English and Is also a candidate for 1 the degree of bachelor of urts. Ho I has been a member ortTig~YaxMu Club, n English (JLub, KerfihAw County-Cita- ' del Club, on the staffs of the Hull * Dog and Sphinx, cadet yearbook, and 'J has been active In intramural sports f during his four years at college. 1 Out of School Life; | Into Life's School 8 (Continued from first pago) t Charles William Minis, Henry Dixon Nlles, Jr., Walter Edward Ogburn, j Fred M. Ogburn, Jr., Klrkland T. j Price. Howard Burnet Rabon, William ( A. Smith, Kamel Stephen Shebeen, Colvln Wiley Sheorn, Jimmy Duncan ( Sheorn, David Shoemake, Dale Clay , Smith, Luther Sowell, Jr., Earl James ] Taylor, Patterson Thompson, Hughey | Tlndal, Jr., Olyu S. Waters, Robert ] James Trimnal, William Robert \Wat- ] kins, Edward Allison Watts, Caleb ] Clarko Whltaker. Post-graduate certificates will be j awarded to Caroline Boykin, Phoebe J Plyler and William Clyburn. Art certificates will be awarded to Fay Loman8ky and Lllla Ruth Lamoy. The commencement program will take place Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the grammar school build- , lng In the auditorium. The program will bq opened with a processional march, "Our America,;' and will be followed by an Invocation by Rev. H. 1 D. Anderson of the Baptist church. The hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers," will then be sung, after which Rev. A. D. McArn, of the Presbyterian church, will offer a scripture reading and prayer. This in turn will be followed by the singing of the anthem, "America, The Beautiful," by the high school Glee Club, and in turn by the sermon by Dr. Mau- I rice Clarke, of Grace Episcopal church. Then the hymn, "Holy! 1 Holy! Holy!," will be sung by the audience, followed by the benediction by Rev. H. D. Apderson. The graduation exercises on Tuesday evening will be opened by a processional, "Our America," after which Rev. H. D. Anderson will pronounce the invocation, to be followed by the salutatory address by Miss Ethel Ann Mauldin, which will be followed by the musical renditions, "Plaints of I>ove" and "Madrigal," to be sung by Misses Louise Taylor, Anne Campbell and Jean Mayer. Announcements of honors, class leaders and seconds V111 thou bo made by Superintendent I. O. Richards, Jr., and W. Kobln 5emp will uwurd the high school nedala. The awarding of the grumuar school medals will then bo made >y Mrs. Kathleen 11. WattH, followed >y another musical rendition, "Long .Jay Closes," by the Glee Club. The iwardlng of diplomas will thon bo nade by C. H. Yptes, followed Ixv ho valedictory address by/Miss Betty fane Sarratt, which in turn will bp ollowod by the benediction by Rev. I. D. Anderson. In connection with the graduation jxercisos visitors may see the art exhibit on the second floor of the ichool and which will be in charge )( Mrs. George T. Little. Marshalls for the exercises will be \lva Rush, as chief; the Misses | Frances West, Retta Halsall, Sybill Drakeford; Baynard Boykin, Dickie Dox, and Joe Jackson. The committee on commencement exercises is made up of Miss Henietta Zomp, Mrs. C. II. Salmond, MIbs [rma Seaglo, Mrs. Marema Eunderjurk, Miss Ada Montgomery, Miss Rachael O'Daniel, Miss Agnes Cor-' jett, Miss Gertrude Strother und Mrs. Phoebe Schenck. The decorating committee is composed of Miss Ada Phelps, Mrs. G. T. Little and Mrs. Odette West. The committee on order is made up of H. E. ptirns, H. A. Small, L. B. Pearce and O. W. Bundrick. The music committee consists of Mrs. C. B. Salmond, Mrs. J. B. Zemp and Miss Alberta Team. One St. Bernard dog, exhibited in England, weighed 214 pounds. ' ESCAPE FROM HONQ KONG," 8TARK, TIMELY Tho act Ion wlilcjh took place lu Hong Kong the week before tho city was captured by tho Jupanoso, and the part tho British and the America ns took to combat tho activities of Axis spies and fifth columnists is woven Into tho plot of "Eseapo From Hong Kong," Uulversal picture which opens at tho Ilalglar Theatre Monday and also plays Tuesday. Leo Carrillo, Andy Devlne and I)ou Terry take tho leading rolos In the picture uud assume tho characterizations of throe American vaudlville actors who are presenting a marksmanship act in a Hong Kong theater when the trouble starts. The romantic Interest Is supplied by Terry and Marjorie Lord. The latter plays tho part of a beautiful girl who is an agent of the British Intelligence office, although she masquerados as an Axis oporatlvo. Roy Chaslor wrote tho original screen play for "Escape From Hong Kong." Woody Bredqll was the cameraman and tho picture was directed ,by William Nigh. Marshall Grant presided as associate producer. FINAL DISCHARGE | Notice Is hereby given that one month from this date, on June 16. j 1942. T. B. Clyburn will make to the Probate Court of Kershaw County his final return as Administrator of the estate of E. F. Rice, deceased, and on the same, date he will apply td the said- Court for a final discharge as said Administrator. N. C. ARNETT, Judge of Probate Camden, B. C., May 15, 1942. HAIGLAR ? Monday and Tuesday "Escape From Hong Kong", Universal thriller, features Leo Carrlllo, Marjorle Lord, Don Terry, Frank Puglla, and Andy Devlne. # ?SUNDAY! ^^ The New Adventures of "TARZAN" j FEATURING HERMAN BRIX S 4? =MONDAY! -TUESDAY!= \pg YANK GATS /i JAP RATS I S Were/c Acf/e*~os a doomed 11 city Mazes wftli bat*, spits, faj| If deadly Intrlgvel J E. J) TONITE1 ' VS \ "DRUMS OF THE CONGO**" ? with? m ^ J" ^ ONA MUN8QN ? 8TUART ERWIN SPECIAL NOTICE! .:: ~ Sunday Shows at 3:30 and 9 o'clock i HAIGLAR | " ????? V J '