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[HE CAMDEN CHRONICLE H. O. NIL*8, Kdltor and proprietor Published every Friday ?t N"",b*r 119 North Hrond fltreel, a?<l * the C?mdtn, Houlh Carolina h? aeoond clan mall matter I rice par year 12.00. No aubaorli'tlona taken f >r KS than Hla Month. In alt >? ? ??" the aubacrlptlon price I" diia and1 V*** * In advame. All aubacrlpllona ?r? <-*? celled when nuhgcrlber fall, to r.new, 11. preset,led In New York by the Am*rl can Pr?aa A.aoclatlon and elaewhera by all reliable Adverting Aaettcla. We acoept no advertlalna a doubtful nature and try to protect our patron. from ml.rei.reaentatlon by Advertiser. No Liquor AdvertIsementa a?:Cepled ut any Mice "Church nottrra publlahed free Cor da of thank, and notice, of ent.r^ talnmcnt. where an adnda.lon 'ee U charged will be charged for Irlbute. or reaped and obltuarTee will be charged for A'l communication* tnu.t be signed. Otlierwlae they will be destroyed Friday, May 29, 1942 i.-iY" "r'?? MwM Ckhtm ??*<? a*'* PLANES OVERHEAD If you 11 vo in Sumter, your daya and your nights arc today -J>ecause tiny and night the planes from nearby Shaw Hold roar overhead. Do tin- eltlzena of Sumter complain? Tliev do not The roar of tho motors overhead-Is sweet music to the patriots of I hat ahrl community. It is a Democratic souk ?f trlutui'hs to come To quote Sam Latimer in **thv Columbia Slate. "They know our hoys are up I hero ' doing their stun . And aa Editor . Latimer cunt Inues/'as long as our hoys are up there doing their stuff, I Axis planes won t ho up there doing I their mlscUJef. They know It's bet-| tor to have tho drone now than the i destruction later." The Chronicle twees with Lditor Latimer. The Chronicle offers its readers the words from a stout-hearted farm woman who resides near Spokane. Washington. I his letter was In reply to " complaint from citizens of Spokuno who did not like to hear the drone or planes from a nnarhy (ruining area. Here Is the letter: "Several times In the past 1 vo become so wrathv over articles In the. forum 1 determined to w rite In re- j spouse, hut always by the time I had my morning work done. 1 would have cooled off sufficiently and the. letters were never written. "Hut the one protesting the noise of i)ie planes heats them all. Wo live two miles Iroin Helper Held. Our home Is in direct line with one of the runways so that when they are usIiik that runway the plant* havo little altitude by the time they go directly over the house. Sometimes they are so low that the plno trees by the house whip In the wash fioin the propeller. Occasionally the house seems to shudder. 'Hut do we cure? Why, those are our boys and our planes up there, preparing to fight the enemy for us. Let them fly over all night. If they can take It. wo surely can. Most of tho time we sleep peacefully with the assurance that the hoys are up there doing their stuff" W'o take pride In stating that here fn Camden, the citizens havo shown n truly patriotic spirit. Tho drone of motors overhead has become a part of our dally life. We dare say that if any citizen was given an abrupt Inquiry as to how many planes they heard Sunday he or she would ray. y W hy. I don't recall hearing any." Camden has heroine so accustomed to the livers overhead that the roar of motors has ceased to disturb the popula. e. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET OFF; FUNDS DONATED TO RED CROSS The Junior Class of the Camden high si hoot voted In class meeting to give all the money they had raised this year for their Junior-Senior banquet to the Red Cross. The amount Is we!! over a hundred dollars. Three Meet Death In Beaver Creek (My Frank H. Neath) "(1 router love hath no man than lliln that a man lay clown his lifts for a friend." Dorothy Norton, age 18, paves up ler life In a heroic effort to save the lives of her two brothers?Wardlaw ?ltd Kdward Norton, In tho waters >f Meaver Creek Saturday afternoon. Noting the two, who had been seining In the shallows near the Riverside club house, had stepped off Into the deep waters of the channel, were In danger of drowning, the Intrepid girl kicked off her shoes, removed her dress and then plunged into the stream in what proved a brave, but futile effort at rescue. As she reached the side of Wardlaw, the brother, In a drowning frenzy, grasped her and despite the struggles of the girl, both sank beneath the surface. Kdward, in the meantime had gone down. Curtis Norton, another brother, who had been watching the seining from the shore?, had plunged in and only managed to swim back to safety when he failed to locate any of the victims Despite almost complete exhaustion, the boy found strength, after repeated efforts for help had been unheeded by nearby fishing groups, to get Into his car and drive two miles to the farm of W. M. Fort, where he gasped out the details of what had happened. On Monday, the three victims of the drowning, Wardlaw, age 23, Dorothy, age 18, and Kdward, 13, were laid at rest in one large gravo in the churchyard of the Methany Maptist church at Westville. The services, held at 11 o'clock in the morning, were attended by one of the* largest throngs of mourners in the history of the community. The rites were conducted by tin- Rev. W II. Mcllwain, assisted by Rev. T. Moloney and Rev. J. K. Parrot t. From the scene of the tragedy conns a pitiful story of the indifferent e of nearby tishing groups to respond to the t ries for help from the children who had watched the drowning struggle of the brothers and sister. W. M. Fort, who resides two miles north of the lake. Is authority for the statement that a fishing party was only a few rods distant from where | the tragedy was taking place and completely Ignored the cries tor help coining from Curtis and Maureen ! -~aa I I Morton. "I was in my home when CurtiH Norton drove up and told me of the drowning," tut id Mr. Fort. "In ordor to hhcui'o assistance, I hud to drivo all I the way to Liberty Hill, Home 3 1-2' miloH. where I picked up Abe Hilton, Hob NVardlaw, Lewis Terry, and ni man named Jones. I then had to drive j the 3 1-2 miles back to the scene of i the tragedy. Wo had brought along some rakes and by attaching them | to ropes, made grappling hooks. First body brought out was that of Wardlaw Norton, and I . believe his body must have been in the water for at least an hour and a half. While we realized there was little hope that he might be resuscitated, we utilized all! the knowledge wo had trying to re-1 storo him. In the meantime, we con-tinned to grapple for the other children and in two hours time had located and removed the last body from the lake." From the story as told by Mr. Fort, based on Information secured from; Curtis and Maureen Norton, Wardlaw and Edward were operating the seine, while Dorothy and Gurtls and Maureen stood on the shore watch'ng them. Evidently the two in the water did not know the deep channel which dropped into a ten foot depth less than a score of feet from the shore line. Wardlaw was the first to step off and started calling for help. When Edward found him in the deep water of the channel he also started struggling. Dorothy, when she asw her two brothers fighting to remain above water, kicked off her shoes, removed her dross, and plunged In to try to save them. She reached -her older brother and Immediately was In a drowning grip and both sank from sight. InJ.he meantime Edward had disappeared beneath the surface of the lake. Sheriff J. H. McLeod, who had been notified of the tragedy, hurried to the scene and after investigation, de'.lared that an inquest would not be necessary. The bodies were removed to the (iibbons funeral home in Kershaw. The drowning tragedy occurred m ar what is known as the Riverside Club House located on the lake formed by the back waters of Heaver Creek. This lake originated from the inundation of the area when the wateree dam was constructed. Lively Interest Is Shown New League (Continued from first page) next Monday, June 1. with the first half running to July 14. The winner of the first half plays the second half i winner for the city title. The second 'half concluded on August 31. j The schedule of games has been (prepared by the Bureau and copies j furnished the captain of each team. This schedule also lists certain regulations stipulated by the Bureau. The regulations make it plain that all players must be fully clothed and not appear without shirts or shoes. Any player who is guilty of profanI ity or unsportsmanlike actions on the j field will be suspended by the Bureau, j Games are to be played on Mon'days, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with ? ja double bill slated for each evening, j the first game to start at 6 o'clock. A forfeit period of 15 minutes is st ipulated. I The schedule of games for next week is as follows: Monday, first game: Kendall versus Home Guard; second game; Camden Highs versus Mechanics. Tuesday, first game; Instructors versus Kendall; second game: Home I Guards versus Camden. I Thursday, first game: Instructors | versus Mechanics; second game: Kendall versus Camden. Kershaw Schools Close Monday Kershaw schools will close tho 1U41-1942 session with the high school exercises in the high school auditorium Sunday evening, May 31, at 8:30 and Monday evening, Juno 1, at 8'30. Although pupils will not attend school Monday, they will return Tuesday morning to receive their report cards. The program Sunday evening will consist of the baealaureate sermon by Rev. D .M. Sanders with the other ministers of the town participating. Also the high school glee club will sing two sacred songs. On Monday evening, twenty-six seniors expect to receive their State High School Diplomas. The seniors will largely present the program on this occasion. The Valedictory will he by Miriam Jones, the Salutatory by Ann McLane and brief talks will be given by Mary Lou Nelson and Bernlce Whltaker, president of the class. Tho high school glee club will sing appropriate songs and R. II. Carson, tho high school principal, and C. L. Rasor, superintendent, will both make short comments. The public is cordially Invited to attend the exercises on both evenings. KERSHAW COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION The inspection of vehicles will be held in Kershaw June 8, through 26; Bethune June 29, through July 2; and in Camden July 6, through July 31. Act No. 270 of 1939 of the general assembly provides for the inspection of private passenger motor vehicles at least twice each fiscal year. I ?| Mrs. Fannie Shirley Dies Mrs. Fannie Shirley, 60, the widow of the late B. L. Shirley, of this county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sherwood Ernst, three miles east of Camdeni- Sunday, May 24. Mrs. Shirley had been in ill health for the past two years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Dabney, pastor of the Wateree church, assisted by Rev. B. S. Broom. Surviving are three sons and one daughter: H. B. Shirley, Payton Shirley, of Camden; James T. Shirley, of Camp Cordon. Augusta. Ga.: Mrs. Ernst, of Camden. One brother and one sister, both of Camden, T. C. Gladden and Mrs. F. C. Jones. Wants?F.pr Sale Advertisements under this heading will be charged for at the rate of 1 cent per word. Minimum charge 25 cents. Ads eet In 10 point type double charge. Cash must accompany order except where customer has Ledger Account. FOR RENT?Two lower furnished apartments. Modern. Call Mrs. Culleh, 376-M, Camden, S. C. lOpd FOR RENT?A furnished two - room apartment, second floor, corner rooms. Phone 217 or address 1304 Broad street. Camden, S. C. lOp FOR RENT?Five room house with water and lights located at Lugoff, about four miles from Camden. Will be vacant around first of June. If Interested call 2503?Otis Watts, Lugoff, S. C. 9-llpd FOR RENT ? One furnished private apartment. All modern conveniences. Apply to Mrs. H. A. Small, West DeKalb Street extension. 8-10 sb. FOR SALE?One 40 Allis-Chalmors all-crop Harvester. Brand new.? Burns Chevrolet Company, Kershaw. S. C. io?f) FOR SALE ? Several bushels peas and yellow corn. Address Mrs. B. It. Truesdell, The Pines, Camden. S. C. 10-12pd FOR SALE ?Pine slabs, all sizes, just fou White Oak Creek. 12, roni Camden. 12 miles froro I w. Phone 63. Dr. W. B. ' , Kershaw. S. ('. 10-12 pd. _E?One slightly used Allisrs \\. C. Tractor on rubber. Alap Tiller disc and disc Harrov.-fl Burns Chevrolet Company, shaw, S. C. jjj|B FOR SALE?Several pieces of veqfl good mahogany, maple and pfcfl furniture; old engravings, niodenl water colors; old China, books/i^^H Please make appointment for Ji! spectlon by telephone. To beijfl immediately.?Mrs. E." C. Stout, til ephone 506, Camden, S. C. FOR SALE?Or will rent home fcfl cated at 2027 Broad street?Mr* C. Stout, telephone 506, Camd^H FOR SALE?New E-60 AlMs-CW! mers Power unit.?Burns Chevrt^l Company, Kershaw, S. C. ujH FOR SALE?Fifty bushels Oecedfl Velvet Beans at $2.15 per bushel! Address W. A. Shuler, Rembafl S C 8-lOsb I COMBINING ? M. L. Duval, BoyUi^H S. C. Call Camden 2111 9-lljl! WANTED ? Few used trucks. Mnfl be in good condition. See D. l! Creed or telephone 321, CamdftH USED LUMBER FOR SALE?35,Mil feet virgin heart pine, all sixes Mil dimensions. Most of this lumber! in good shape.?Burns Cherrokj! Company, Korshaw, S. C. lOeb ^| CURTAINS 8TRETCH ED?At rea>o%! able prices. All work guaranteed! Address 904 Campbell Street, Cut! den, S. C. 8tf. BARBERING?Haircuts 20 centti^H shaves "45 cents. Four experittdH barbers?Dee Kennedy's Barber! Shon. Camden, 8. C. S8tf. CHICK FEED?Get a bag of thatgool! Spartan All-Ma?h Starter for you^H chicks and give them the right stilt! Only the one feed is all you bm4$| carry them through the first weeks Buy Spartan today ill! chase your chick worries away.^^J Whitaker & Company, CamdenJj! BABY CH ICK8?Barred Hocks, WhitlM Rocks, New Hampshires, Rhode I*| land Reds, Black Giants and othet^B varieties. Hatches off every H(*! day. We hatch only from U. S. if! proved-Pullorhm tested flocks, make every effort to 'give you thfl best chicks possible. Our custoitl ers come back. Get In touch wiiM us for your needs.?LancuM! Hatchery and 8upply Lancaster, S. Phone 168 4w I SHOES?For shoe rebuilding and i*| pairing call at the Red Boot.fflj^B next door Express Office, 619 ledge street, Abram M. Jones, prietor, Camden. S. C. n & ? > <* ?fr NOTICE THE CAMDEN FEED STORE has been moved and Combined with . . . Camden Hdw. & Supply Co. Telephone 7 South Broad St. Your Continued Patronage Will Be Appreciated ! n pi in?^ ' Your Dime's In Th? Army Now I Wt'U NOW Qive A PtAloNSTNATkoN OH TOt ferrJCttHcy OH v QU? OH6AT N6W HI6H ^ fcKPiOSlVt ?tlKtO _ A1/*MUfACTwBlP " iA tn BY 1HI CltfHlAMV or ^tHlOA. r K I04 J tTAwr U1 mf** I K0?M05 or MAY** 1HC IUCK/ I HUtUT fofe F?u*S - I 4KM/ MVICrtO I oh m? SJqi*?MK A 50f s*W>?> wilt Buy A p*yA KA'iortJfoK A SoiOtBH* J A tWiomv ] 1 WIIL BU/ I ' Jfg)M6r?fL0 1 __H! fii- 1 Pr>iooJ vvmoU^H , m MifMV m \ A 1000**B0ND ( 750 T? VOUj) COIIU 80/ A*&?6?.* tSfaXTftS S R* A /, CtsMPU^ .* V* Butx ON r i0^t> cuuinxt/* FWNSfceo UrtiH ttEQOfcsV. ? Courtesy Richard Yardloy and Baltimore Sun. STATE THEATRE KERSHAW, S. C. FRIDAY, MAY 29 "SMILIN' THROUGH*' Jeannette MacDonald Brian Aherne SATURDAY, MAY 30" "ARIZONA BOUND" Buck Jones Tim McCoy SATURDAY, MAY 30 LATE SHOW 10:30 "MELODY LANE" The Merry Macks Sandy?Leon?Errol MONDAY and TUESDAY JUNE 1?2 "LOUISIANA PURCHASE" * Bob Hope Vera Zorine Victor Moore WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 j "SONS OF THE SEA" Michael Redgrove Valeria Hobaon THURSDAY, JUNE 4 "WILD BILL HICKOK RIDES" Constance Bennette Bruce Cabot Warron William ADMI88ION: Matinee, 20o; Night, 28o Children 20o any tlmg Remember Bataan In i est A Dime Out of E* ery Dollar in U.S. War Bonds Some of the Thing^ You Expectt ol Your Doctor The average person jT expects much more A from Ins physician / than from almost any other individual with whom he deals. Naturally, the physician l? expected to be thoroughly informed on modern medical practice, and to have every facility for diagnosis, with an office equipped to meet any need or emergency. The Doctor is expected to arrange social, business and domestic affairs so that he can be reached any minute, and to have modern motor facilities at his disposal in order to answer your call without delay. Even free clinic patients expect him to be wellgroomed and appear prosperous and professional. The average Doctor spends most of his time and money trying to meet these expectations. He is usually studying, buying and working to better serve ins patients. - - ? THIS IS No 31 OF A SERIES "TELLING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DOCTOR Bette^ain^NO^V] i If you intend doing some painting do it now before it becomes scarce. We will give you very best prices, any quantities. DeVOE PAINTS will last for the DURATION - ^ _ ?X ? ? * Camden Hdw. & Supply Co. Telephone 7 SoatJh Bread Stra* M