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Posthumous Award To Hero's Father John "Hcanulalo Jack" Newkirk. the lute squadron loader of the Hying Tigers III Burma. received posthuinoUHly today a nodal of honor for distinguished Hcrvlcu from Kensseler Polytechnic Institute, from which lit: was graduated In The Ural a I urn n i fJ?A*^Rk*ingul?hod service awarded In mVyfefc* ?>>' _th? lustnui< went to Loula?S?-w kit k., Sr., of Whim I'lullis. and ;MbHf Jul'*'1 Newkirk, or Now York, fat^r and sister of tho youth who died hi action in flu una March 24 with destruction of twenty five Japanoan planes to his credit. LouIn Jl. New kirk, Sr.. apent a greater part of the last winter souaon here In Camden with hia son who is at the head of the Newkirk Industrlea here. The senior Newkirk la a former achool mate and clone personal friend of (JuatavuH Kirby, prominent New York attorney und sports man who has been a winter resident of Camden for many years. I he New York Herald-Tribune in a recent Sunday Issue carries a picture of the presentation of the posthumoiiH college award from Dr. W U-I Ham Ops Hotchklss. president of KetiHHeler Institute, to la>uls New j kirk, Kr , and Miss Janet Newkirk. In conferring tho award, presidentHotchklaa said in part. "To you as j the sister and to you us the father, of John Vanlluren Newkirk. I cannot suy any more tlian tiiat few will ever have so much of which to be proud. We here do not know by w hat , philosophies he came to his deels Ion. liut we do know that while! others wrangled and debated and long before hiH own country was attacked. he went far away to a stricken , foreign land and there bared his stout young heart to the enemies of freedom for all men. "He was the first American in the lUtrrna war to be selected by the Hrltlsh for their Distinguished Service Order. Today Rensseler Polytechnic Institute recognizes hint as the greatest hero of all its thousands of alumni In Its 11S years, but we have no more right to him thun has the little bewildered c hild In Burma or eleswhere. He knew he belonged to the world and he does. He is not dead. I lis spirit which flamed so fiercely in his valiant fighting lives as a torch whose glow will widen the vision of nil men." The medal posthumously awarded to Newkirk Is named after Albert Fox Demers, for many years a T'oy newspaper editor. '1 he fund was ^'eeentlv established In Mr. Demers honor by n member of the graduating ilass of 1 SStj. young four-h girl is guest speaker at rotary luncheon At the Hoiary meeting last Thursday. president Moulttie Hums, Icing absent, the meeting was presided over by Henry Savage. .Ir Hotarintis visiting from other clubs were \\ 11ltatn Alltnan urn! O. 1-. Osleattte, both of Columbia. tiuo.sts were L. 11. sey, ot Spartanburg; W C. Mc Car ley and Otis Creed. W. T. Hedlearn had the program and he presented our i-ountv agent \V. C. McC'aticy, who introduced a leader in Kour-H club work and a graduate of Antioch ltigii school. Miss Doris Stokes, who told us what Kour-H girls work meant and the fine tilings it stands for and its outstanding characteristics and she sutd from boys and girls it builds men and women. Miss Stokes Bpoko in a very interesting manner and she was calm and collected and spoke as n veteran would speak. Mr Mr Car ley then presented his boss. Rotarlan I,. 11. Massey, of Spartanburg. who said he didn't ootne prepared today, although he had In front of hiin several yellow sheotH from which reference was occasionally made. He railed attention to many and varied things now required of the farmer by reason of so many needed things being rut off. especially vegetable oil and th*- many obstacles the farmer today faces, such as nitrates and farm machinery and the substantial increase in the things used on the farm, but due to rationing. prices will not soar as they did in the last war, also ceiling prices will be of untold good. He urged the farmer to sell as he could produce and bu> as little as possible ? certainly do licit over buv H.- congratulated the farmers of Kershaw county for having contributed six hundred and fifty thousand pounds of scrap iron and for having increased the milk . Mr. Redfearn gave us a most interesting and instructive pro gram. But more Important than a Rotary program is this?buy war bonds and Invest In victory. England, at one time, indirectly taxed the air and sunlight entering the houses of Its people. The tax was levied on windows, and many persona bricked them up to avoid paylug. > THESE WOMEN! A CONTRIIUTION TO VICTORY IV *#?> ? AT. ?**" w ?* **" CA,TOONMTi "Why, David?are you trying to fay you want me to be | co-owner on your War Savings Bonds from now on?" First Week Jurors Criminal Court Jurors were drawn lui'Bduy to serve for the firm week of criminal court which will convene on Monday, Juno 22, with Judge (J. Duncan Dellinger presiding. The list is as follows: OtlH M. Watts. W. T. McGulrt. W. T. Langley. L. D. Brown, C. K. Brown. Heyward Outlaw, Jesse Barnett, J. E. Eddlngs, W. L. Sanders, of Camden; C. J. Baker. Daniel H. Faulkenherry. Huzell K. Estrldge. W. M. Ilegler, N. L. Hay, T, C. Hegler, Robert K. Tompkins, Paul Gregory. Coleman Deas, J. M. Croxton, John F. Roberts, Floyd Holly. J. B. Catoe, H. M. Robinson, Harvey Rowell, E. L. Sowell, of j Kershaw; K. B. McCasklll, John G. Squires, John McDonald, W. H. Copehand, J. H. Reese, of Bethune. ClarJ ence O. Faulkenherry, 0. V. Hammond, j <>f Heath Springs; J. G. Neul of RidgeI way; J. I). Bailey, of Blaney; E. P. | Rabon. of Lugoff; 11. T. Truesdale. I of Westvllle. Jack Richards Is Now 2nd Lieutenant I I J G. Richards, 4th. son of lTofespor J. O. Richards of the Camden school, and Mrs. Richards, received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant In the Reserved Officers Corps and a B. S. degree in architecture at Clemson college commencement exercises last week*. Jack Richards took an active part i in track and other athletics and received the Block C for the former and the Minor C as captain of the swimming team and head cheer leader of the cadets. He was a member of i the Minarets, an honorary architectural fraternity. During his senior year Mr. Richards served us first lieutenant, supply officer, on the First Battalion staff, and was a member of the Senior Platoon. Lieutenant Richards is now at the home of his parents in this city awaiting orders to report for active duty. SUGAR FOR CANNING AND PRESERVING | One pound of sugar per annum per person is allowed for use In preserving fruits, jams, Jellies or fruit but| ters. One pound of sugar for each four quarts of finished canned fruit is allowed the Individual consumer or the family unit. Applications for sugar for canning and preserving may be made at the Ration office on DeKalb street in the American Iyegion building. When making application bring war ration book with you and bo ) prepared to state the following facts: | The number of quarts of fruit canned ' in the preceding year, the number 'of quarts of fruits now in your posj session, the number of quarts of fruit j you intend to can during the period -for which you are applying for sugar, and the amount of sugar you now have In your possession.?County Rationing Board. TWO CHILDREN DEAD BY LIGHTNING STROKE THURSDAY Two negro children. Fred Alston, 1.1 and I.ul.x Alston, S, were struck and killed by lightning on Thursday; af'ernoon about 2 30 o'clock. The <h:hlrcns father, Arthur Alston, lived i t Darby place, near Rembert, t'aueht in a shower, the two children ran under a shed at the barn. The Urn was struck by the light] ning, the children killed and the.%bulldj ing burned, with fertlllier, feeds and farm implements destroyed.?Sumter Herald. The teppelin wag named from Count von Zeppelin, Its inventor. i Another Father Is Honor Bound Add another name to the list of Emblem of Honor fathers and mothers of Kershaw eounty. S. P. Vincent, 80 years of age, who resides on route 2, Kershaw, S. C., has four sons now In the armed forces of the nation. Private Roy Vincent, who has been In the service for 19 years, Is located In Panama. Private John Vincent Is In Hawaii, Private J. W. Vincent, and Private Oliver Vincent are with the Navy and are now at Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Vincent has been married twice. Private Roy Vincent Is a son by his first wife, and the other three boys resulted from his union with his second wife, who was Miss Leila West. UNPRECEDENTED RAINS DAMAGE ROADS, BRIDGES The Couny Hoard of Commissioners report that the cloudburst which visited Lee county luBt Thursday afternoon did tremendous damage to county roads and bridges over practically the entire county. Numerous requests for the repair of the damage are coming In from every section, and they advise that the damaged and destroyed bridges and roads will be repaired and rebuilt as fast as possible. In several instances mail routes and school bus routes have been disrupted because of the washouts and other ' damage. I The Commissioners state that it is impossible with the equipment, work ing force and limited funds to do all of the necessary repair work at one time, but that they will take care of the situation as fast as possible, and ask that the public bear with them in this emergency. Bishopville MesJ senger. Smith Walks Out Of Senate Hearing Washington. May 26. ? Senator Smith (I)-SC) says WPH means "We 'passed the buck." J His interpretation of the abbreviaI tlon for War Production Board was presented during a sub-committee ] hearing on the production of synthetic rubber. A witness had lust J related a story of fruitless effort t<y Interest WPB on the construction 6f I grain alcohol plants to provide the basis for rubber. "The time has come to speak plaln' 1 y." Smith said. "I think we ought ' to call a spade a spade. In fact, I don't care if you called it a damned old shovel." When Chairman Gillette (D-Iowa) Interposed that "we've tried to carry out these hearings on a courteous basis," Smith exclaimed "courteous!" and walked out of the committee room. GARRIS TO HEAD BETHUNE SCHOOLS FOR ANOTHER YEAR r B. W. Best, chairman of the board of trustees of the Bethune achools, has announced the re-election of H. F Garrls as superintendent. The faculty will he composed of the following teachers: High school ?J. Gary Going, Jr.. Union; J. Harold Ruff. Bethune; Miss Helen Parrott, Pomaria; Miss Christine Webb, Columbia. Grammar school?D. Hebef Wise, Newberry: Miss Elizabeth Riley; St. Matthews; Miss Belle Williams. Bamberg; Miss Marlowe Kennedy. York; Miss Ixmanna Parrott, Pomaria; Miss Stella Bethune. Bethune; and Miss Anna DuBose, Oswego. The members of the board of trustees: B. W. Best, chairman; Lorlng Davis, secretary; Mrs. A. B. McLau- , rln, L. J. Baker and W. C. Horton. J KENDALLS AND HIGHS LEAD SOFTBALL LEAGUE The Kendall* continued their winning hiipport hy larroping the Merchants soft ha 11 team In a city league encounter on the Laurent atreet pas lime pasture Tuesday evening by a score of 7 to 2. The inexperience of the merchants talent, many of the hoys playing for tire lit si lime and others getting Into action after severul yours of inactivity, was responsible for. the defeat. The team has potential possibilities ami should he reckoned with before the race has gone far. Horry on the hill for the Merchants looked lo be about the best bet in pitching talent in the league and with a few games under his belt should make his team a strong, defensive unit, llerry gave the Kendalls nine lilts, but his opponent, the ?no-armed wizard, Artie Koblnson, was nicked for eight blow?. The outstanding plays of the tilt went into the records of the Merchants half of the box score. Playing left held for the Knights of the grocery counters, raced far Into foul territory in the seventh frame to snag a long celling skier. Charley Garufett, the chubby lad, who hold* down the Mrst sack for the Merchants did some smart defensive work around the hag during the afternoon. Charley went down on his face several times to pick off some low heaves coming from short and third base positions. Jlggs Parker found the slants of Robinson to his liking lu the seventh and poled a deep homer to center field. While the Kendalls were defeating the Merchants the Highs won their second game of the season by defeatlug the Home Guards 5 to 4 in an uir tight battle, quite the best diamond scrap bo far offered. It was a home run by Stafford that won for the Highs. The scores f6r Tuesday games follow : Kendalls 7 9 4 Merchants 2 8 9 Batteries: Kendalls, Robinson and Horton; Merchants, Berry and Muggins. High school 5 8 3 Home Guard 4 7 6 Batteries: High school, Cooper and Jennings; Home Guard, Harrison and Moseley. New Books Added To Camden Library (Continued from first page) Intelligent challenge to morale. "Past Imperfect", filled with sparkling wit and an amusing autobiography by Ilka Chase. Of timely interest is "Sweets Without Sugar", a recipe book for candies, cakes and desserts. The new mysteries Include: "Poison Is a Bitter Brew", by Anne Hocking; "Haunted Lady", by R. M. Rhinehart; "Exit a Star", by K. M. Knight; "Nurse Merton, Army Spy"; "Family Affair", by lone Shriber; and "Lady in Danger", by Susannah Shane. Other new novels are: "Only One Storm", by Granville Hicks; "Elizabeth. My Daughter", by Ann Ritner; "Now. Voyager", by Olive H. Prouty; "Bride of Glory", by Bradda Field; "The Castle on the Hill", by Elizabeth Goudge; and "Intruders in Eden", by Arthur Stringer. In addition to the regular Junior Literary Guild selections for primary, intermediate, and high school groups received monthy, many other new books for boys and girls have been added during May. A reading course will be conducted during the summer months and young people are cordially invited to Join. The summer hours at the library are from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. A PUPPY'S WORLD (By Roberta Godwin in Our Dumb Animals) My puppy knows nothing of War, Of loading or firing a gun; He's much more concerned in finding A warm dry spot in the sun. His puppy mind can't comprehend The battles on Bea and land. The beet he can do is cock his ear And happily lick my hand. The fields to him are wide and free? He romps where green grass grows; Oh God. please give us strength to keep The world a puppy knows. ? - \2J " THIS flG BANK'S UNSAFE/ Invest nour moveq in United States WIRSWHK BONDSAND STAMPS* V. S. Tr?mry Political A nnouncements zsszt !?l:oU""?". ???!?;<"' r,"eB Ihe Democratic 1 r,nfarJ' . HUl)l)0rt l sincerely appreciate ihe auppon td? of the Fifth Distill t. II elect ui , o Seventy-eighth Congress, 1 continue my effort* jo me I your continence. doubly reaming the un ve reKpouHlblllty re.tl.ig upon Representative In Congress timing thin crucial period in the hlatory ef our Nation. ^ p iuchards FOR STATE SENATOR 1 am a candidate for the Senate of South Carolina from Kershaw county In the forthcoming primary, ?Melt the and .reKuU"'i'0"n of ihe Itamocratic party. 1 thank all you Sood friends Mr the overwhelming ??rt> !>?? B4I,(. iaM? houbo two your? ngo ?nd .e8petUlly for your loyal support during the past two years when the going was hardest. I again ask of you your sup port in order that we might continue our tight for a clean, open, democratic form of government for our county. Sincerely yours, j. clator arrants. FOR STATE SENATE To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: I hereby announce myself us a candidate for the State Senate in the coming election, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. 1 will appreciate the support of the voters of Kershaw County and if elected will render service to best of my ability. Respectfully yours, w. t. redfearn i / Announces For The House I announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Having previously served four years I teel duly qualified for the position. Will appreciate your support. Respectfully yours, L. C. CLYBURN, SR. Westvllle, S. C. ~FOR THE HOUSE To the Voters of Kershaw county: I hereby offer myself as a andidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw county. I have the Interest of my county and state at heart and promise, if elected, there will be no regrets on your part that you voted for me. Wil'l greatly appreciate your support. Respectfully yours, JOHN RABON. FOR THE HOUSE I wish to announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw county in the coming Democratic primary, subject to the rules of the party. I promise a term of loyalty and honesty If elected. Very respectfully, JULIAN B. RUSH. For Re-election To House To Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: I do hereby submit my candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives. Your loyalty in the past will ever be a reminder of my duties to each and every one. Your continued support will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, JAMES M. THORNTON. FOR SHERIFF To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: I beg to announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff, feeling I am qualified, and if elected I.pledge my entire time to the duties of this important office, and this only. v Verv respectfully, GROVER C. RUSH. FOR SHERIFF To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: Based on my record in the office of Sheriff of Kershaw County. I am again offering for this important post as head of the law enforcement agencies of the county. I would respectfully ask your continued support and promise the same efficient service that I have rendered In the past. J. H. McLEOD FOR COUNTY TREASURER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer of Kershaw county, and if again honored with the office, I pledge the people that I wiU continue to serve them with fidelity and consideration. Respectfully, C. JOE OUTLAW. FOR AUDITOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Auditor for Kershaw county In the approaching Democratic primary and will appreciate your continued Bunport. Respectfully yours. FRED M. OGBURN. FOR AUPITOR^*^B I hereby announce myself a. J didate to the Office of CoUat*tH tor of Kershaw county. r ?J? promise faithful and eff|cuj?? vice, and will devote my j-J ? to the duties of this office, Respectfully -rM ; K. yi'Auuow m FOR dUDOE OP PRo*^!^?^ To the VOtera ot Koran** Co^^H 1 wlah to thank you for th?i^Ber' klndneaaeB extended me in the J ' und trust that tbie, my ment for re-election at I'robstel^^B will meet with your continmJj val. Respectfully y0J^H ?1 . 11 i 1 . ? FOR GAME WARDEN^Hb I hereby announce myaett a? didate for re-election to the officii?, game wardeu for Kershaw countf^B' the approaching Democratic prU^H I promiso to give the sum? that I have rendered in the patt.^^Vel appreciate your continued Bupporu^Kili Yours respectfully, MH8 CLARENCE M. HOUC^? ^^^? fl For Game Warden To the Democratic Voters of g^B" nhaw County: I hereby annta^?)" myself as a candidate for the (S: of Game Warden and promise totj^H the result of the primary, 1 (Z9 / date the handsome vote given i*^V0 a previous race for this offtc^^^Rn hope my friends will contlnne tk^Hei support. Respectfully youri^^Hi LUTHER A. SOWBJ^H ' i For Magistrate, DeKalb I hereby announce myself candidate for re-election for tb^^Kc fico of Magistrate for DeKalb To? 1 ship, subject to the rules Democratic party. I pledge to cj^B tlnue to give to the people of gj^B shaw county fair, honest and |^He partial service. Your continued 2 i', port will be greatly appreciated. Very respectfully, C. E. DA Via For Magistrate DeKalb TowntMp^B 1 hereby announce myself as didate for the office of MagietrtU^B' DeKalb Township and will apprecbj^B1 the support of the voters of Township. Respectfully yours, DALTON LAWRENCE McLBCff^F For Magistrate, DeKalb Towmk|^H I hereby announce myself u^Ht candidate for the office of for DeKalb Township and will elate the support of the voters. 1 J Very respectfully, MENDEL (BUCK) SMITH j FOR MAGISTRATE I do hereby announce myself ft? 1 re-election to the office of MagUtrrt? for the Upper Township of *^? Wateree. I wish to extend my appt? j elation for the support you gavejfl in the la?t election, and will appnfl date your continued support ,? Respectfully yours, ? JOE D. BARFIEL&? For Magistrate at Blaney ... I hereby announce myself as ad? didate for re-election to the office? Magistrate for Lower West Wats? Township and will appreciate yo? continued supportVery respectfully yours,.? A. B. NELSON | For Director, Buffalo Townshlp J Subject to the rules of the Dens? cratic primary election, of 1MJ.B am a candidate for re-election ? Director of Buffalo Township, shaw county. If elected, with Jt? continued cooperation. I will endear? to serve you in the future as I hP? in the past. Respectfully yours, PAUL E. JONES. For Magistrate at Bethune _ To the Democratic voters ofJ? falo Township: I hereby annos? myself as a candidate for re-elect!^ to the office of Magistrate of eaetd? district of Buffalo Township with on? at Bethune. I pledge to continuej? give the people of Kershaw couw| fair, honest and impartial eer#? Your continued support will be api<? elated. Respectfully y?ur*? JOHN A. YOUNO? For Director DeKalb Townsh'lj I hereby announce myself as *<* didate for the office of Director* the County Board for DeKalb Ton* ship and if elected I promise to P? my best services. Will appreciate RB support of the voters of the Ton? ship. Respectfully yours, DEWEY J. CREEP FOR DIRECTOR I hereby announce myself a OM? date for re-election to the offlc?E Director of West Wateree Towns? and will greatly appreciate the p? tinned support of the voters. J? Respectfully yours. L. P. RO?1 I Blaney, 8. C. ^? For Re-alactlon as Director* To the Voters of Flat Rock ship: I hereby announce myssc? a candidate .for re-election iojt office of County Director of FWfTl Townshfp subject to the rules orw? Democratic primary, and I shall p ly appreciate the continued of the voters. ? ? Respectfully. J. C. FAULK EN BlwU; For Director Flat Rock TowneMB I hereby announce myself as * didate for the office of Director? Flat Rock Township, and will elate the support of the voW* ? my township. Respectfully JWJ FORI J YOUR OWN is 10%! * L?nd your country 10% of your p?y or have the Nartt and Japi take (not bor- j row) 100*. j That'a what we and every one of ua face today! Victory or defeat! Buying War Bonda or aelling ouraelvct into alaveryl Getting tough with ouraelvea or getr ting taken by the Axia! Your quota?and everybody'^ quota ?fa 10% of wagea or income saved in WAR BONDS and STAMPS! Join America'a all out offensive . . . Increaae your WAR BOND savings to at leeet 10% NOW! j Oat the details from your employer, bank, poet ofBce or other WAR BOND as lee agency . . . TODAY1 % InH* ' ')] A Dime Out of I B~?ry Doilaf fi. j UiWhrBg*!