Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PRIVATE PEANUT GOES TO WAR , ? 1 I'm Private Peanut ami I'm plenty tough! My hitting power is in terms of oil. From 12,000 pounds of peanut oil, can ho made 3,000 pounds of soap and enough nitro-glycerine to fire a 10-inch gun on a battleship. One blast from that gun sure could mess up a lot of Japs! Many other things needed by our lighting men and civilians can also be made from peanut oil, such as cooking fats and oleomargarine. Huge supplies of these things will give the United Nations the power to bury the hntchet?in the Axis' neck. Uncle Sam has asked farmers to mobilize five million acres of boy* like me. And they're doing it! Camden Blackout Test Satisfactory, Declares C. O. (Continued from Hrut page) reported to. tho officers were accorded immediate cooperation on the part of drivers wno extinguished lights and pulled oyer to the curb. There were a few examples of carelessness In the lighting of cigarettes, but the authorities had this situation In Immedlnto control. For the thirty minutes of the blackout period. Camden was as devoid of , eound as the proverbial ghost towns of the one-time western frontier. Tho effect of the blackness was evidenced by the almost funeral attitude of the ( defense workers who for some reason or other, conversed with whispers, j In the main control post, located | In the basement of the post office ' and also the six other control posts throughout the city and entlronB, j were scenes of feverish activity. Hero i again, the many weeks of Instruction and the lessons learned In the first blackout some weeks ago. were re- ' fleeted bv ttro businesslike manner of the staff workers. The duties were I carried out liinst effectively. Scarcely had the sound of tin- air raid sirens died away when the battery of tele-j phones in the central control post started ringing as reports from tho j distant control posts came in. These! it ports were most gratifying to Com-j niander Shannon in that practically i very post reported within a few i minutes to the effect that there had. been a oil" hundred per cent response on the part of workers on tho Job. | In the matter of the liwbt h >ing \ 1- lt turned on in the federal offir" of lie agricultural building and the ware-; house ol the water and light department. the wardens and home guards a< ted with speed and precision. Thoj county agent, W. C. McCarley, when notified by telephone that a light was burninK In one of the upper offices of the agriculture building, immediately came to the acene, unlocked the doors and turned the offending light off. The light in the warehouse of the water and light department on Rutledge street was extinguished by a guard of the home defense company who used a rifle and shot through the window to shatter the light globe. The Red Cross motor corps proved valuable assistance In the blackout program. Many words of praise were heard for the skill displayed by tho women drivers who clearly showed the fine results obtained from the instructions given during the past several months by a specialist from Fort Jackson. Camden doctors were on the Job and with tho nursing corps, as well as the first ft id workers, were in readiness to handle the half dozen or more i simulated casualties who were taken I to the llrst aid stations. There were | four of these hospital stations in read-I Iness almost Immediately, one being , the Camden hospital and the others being located at the Hobkirk Inn, the Children's home, and with a unit i for the care of colored cases at the i old armory on Uutlodgc street. The air raid siren, located in Use- i tory square, went on a disturbance all lis own tollowing the all clear) signal at 10 30. This powerful s!?en declined to bo quieted and it was not | nniil a trouble crew from the water, and light department arrived that the, siren was silenced. Not onlr was tho niaekout test a' maiked success in Camden, but also | In Kershaw. Rcthune, and Rlanev. i Members from those communities reported that workers and civilians unit-| ed in an outstanding cooperative of-J fort . Clean Up Property | j All parties owning* vacant lots that have become overgrown with weeds and i brush are hereby notified to have same cleaned up at once. Section 56 of an Ordinance of the City of Camden requiring the cutting of weeds reads as follows: "That all owners of unoccupied premises shall cut and remove therefrom | all weeds before the said weed bloom or ripen. "That anyone violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor." ! By order of the City Board of Health. Donald Morrison, HEALTH OFFICER Wateree River Dam Rumor (Ncwh and Courier) Another lit a series of minora that tlx* Hun lee-Cooper project 1h fated with engineering difficulties has been Hired til the Htimler Dally Item that the South Carolina public mivlcu authority "la planning to <<?nMtruct a dam ucroaa the Watered river some where north of ita Junction with the Congaree . . The Implication In the rumor which the Item aaya "haa not been traced to Ita aource." la that It has been found nocessury l<> "stabilize the flow of water In the Han tee and Plnopolla lakes, the rumor la that the present arrangement does not Insure a ruftlcleiit head of water to operate the power plant at IMiiopolls at full capacity at all times. During freshets too much water goes over the spillway at Wilson Landing dam on Santee. and during drought there la not sufficient water to maintain the necessary level In Plnopolla lake to operate the generators at capacity." The article asserts the understanding la that a third lake Is to be created to hold the reserve to release when needed." and expressed the fear that there would "be another great destruction of hardwood timber resources," and hints: If the Santee-Cooper can't acquire the Columbia and Lexington power plants tfc bolster the Plnopolls development, the rumored Wateree reserve may be the alternative, who knows?" < While authority officials here were out of town yesterday and authoritative comment to the rumor was lacking, It was learned that It may have had Its start In a seven-yearold proposal, said to emanate from the White House, that a slack-water dam be Installed on the Congaree, at a point above Its confluence with the Wateree, where the Santee Lake reaches Its westernmost finger. This dam would be equipped with a lock and deepen the Congaree to the desired twelve-foot depth. Presumably, a channel would have to be dredged in the waterway below Issuing Into the deeper part of the lake to complete the navigation feature of the project. A slack-water dam is not designed to impound water for storage oi to provide a head to turn generators. Its purpose is to deepen a water course. Another possible source advanced is the proposal to store water in the Santee reservoir at a greater height than in Plnopolls lake by means of gates in the diversion canal connecting them. Thus, it has been explained, freshet waters could be impounded and the exact amount in eded for operation of the generators could be fed into Plnopolls lake. At present, the water finds the same level in both lakes. It has been pointed out that tlvr.o has been neither extreme flood nor drought conditions since the basin was freed, and generating operations cannot be put on a '"capacity" basis until all llv?- turbines and generators base been completed and started production. For the present, then, it has been explained, the planned head of seventy-five feet at the power dam would n?>t he expedient. Meanwhile, with the tainter gates in the Wilson Landing spillway operated to permit a <low rise in the water level, the earthen dams are being "curved" and authority spokesmen assert that as much current as can be disposed of is being generated. It has also been denied that fluctuations in the water levels hav?f been different than was planned, and it was declared that facilities designed to control the level are adequate to their task. The gates In the diversion canal, it was said were Installed as an emergency measure, In case necessity calls for rapid lowering of the level In Pinopolis lake. A third possible source of the rumor was advanced, aa well. Rngineers have studied the feasibility of throwing a dam across the Santee lake in the vicinity of Rimini; but this project has been abandoned for the time being along with Congaree proposal, either of which or a similar Installation would be required to complete the channel to Common*. VV/HEN kidney* function badly and W you suffer a nagging backache, with dizziness, burning, scanty or too 1 freaucnt urination and getting up at night; when you feel tired nervous, all upset . . . use Doan's Pills. Doan's arc especially for poorly working kidneys. Millions of boxes j are used every year. They are recommended the country over. A sit yom neighbor! Small Gives Word Picture Of Meeting H. A. Small, "aggie" teacher at the Cannier, high school, lute returned Iroin Cleveland, Ohio, where ho at tended the International convention of Klwunis clubH, held in the huge nnnih i^al auditorium June 14 to 18 and attended hy nearly six Thonstmd KiwanluiiH from 2.kJOo clubs. Mr. Small was the delegate from the Camden club. It was one of the moat outstanding and Impressive events I think 1 have ever attended" said Mr. Small. The convention opened Sunday night with a program built upon a national defense background and 1 know that every one of the more than 7,000 people in that mammoth auditorium came away late In the evening proud to he known as an American." "It was a remarkable meeting. There were 1,797 delegates registered and these came from all over the nation and other countries having, Klwanls clubs. Seventy-two per cent of the clubs represented were from towns under 20,000 population and 38 per cent of the Kiwanlans came from towns under 5,000 population. It was also Interesting to know that already 3.734 Kiwanlans are In the armed forces of the nation and 9 have already made the supreme sacrifice. "Outstanding speakers at the convention were: Leonard W. Brookington, assistant Prime Minister of Canada; Rhamon B. Howard, president of the National Editorial association and Newspaper Publicity; Dr. Lyman Dryson, director of the People's platform radio program; Roe Fulkeon, outstanding Klwanlan, Frederick Snyder, news commentator, traveler, and Raconteur; Robert W. Horton of Scripts-Howard newspapers, Charlotte Whitton, Canadian welfare worker; Thurman W. Arnold, assistant attorney general, and I)r. Stanley High, notable Washington news commentator. The speeches of all these contained the part America could play in winning the war, and the things the Kiwanlans could do to aselst in this great cause. One commentator stated "You can't fight a war with your finger. You have to double up your fist and go to It. It Is a battle between law and the claw, and that it is better to be glorified under many leaders than soldierfied under one heel." Another commentator named some of the outstanding men in this war and the part they had played. He made this statement, "Doolittle?hero; Lindberg?zero." Before and after each program a skit concerning war activities was put on by John Price. Jr. At the beginning of the program the little play "The Persecution of the Religious Leaders in Germany" was given and to the end of the convention the last speaker, I)r. Stanley High, spoke on "The Faith in Our Fight." At the conclusion of flu* speech, the auditorium was blacked out and a little pl?y "My Son", was presented. It showed a mother reading a letter from her son who was fighting in Australia. In his letter, he stated he was willing to fight tor democracy and that he hoped the people in America would realize the seriousness of the situation. At the time of reading the letter, the mother receiva telegram stating her son was killed in action a few days previously. The final part of the letter read, "I am willing to give my life for my country in order that democracy might survive, and that my mother and my people might live a tree life." The convention closed at this time and the delegates made plans to return home. In Cleveland, the southerners were treated with some unusual weather. A strong breeze was coming from Lake Erie and they all had to wear coats. Many Attemi Red Cross Meet (Continued from first page) tation furnished by the Richland Co. Fort Jackson Auxiliary Motor Corps) and a reception and witnessing of retreat after the band concert concluded the first day's activities. Other afternoons furnished fours of some of the lovely gardens of Columbia, a tea and reception at Governor's mansion and an informal reception for National staff and executive secretaries Wednesday evening concluded the lighter features. Personal contacts and discussions are sources of great value to co-workers and the presence of National leaders enables the volunteer to get first hand knowledge. Kershaw county American Red Cross had a splendid representation. Those attending were Major Brallaford, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. von Tresckow, Mrs. W. H. Harris, Mrs. Mayfield, Oliver Rice, Mrs. Wl}ey Sheorn, Mrs. A. D. Kennedy, Mrs. Belk, Mrs. Leon Schlosburg, Mrs. Hubert Wilson. Mrs. Dan. Wheeler, Mrs. Msnseur, Mrs. Albert Burroughs, Miss Helen Harman, Mrs. Samuel Russell, ? J Miss Olive Whittredge, Mrs. Nettles Lindsay. Eighteen volunteer represen- ( tatlves of different A. R. C. services, . eager to do the work helpful to win j the war. The oldest bridge In Minneapolis?ft 76-year-old landmark, Is going to war. The city has given It to the U. 9. lor its salvage value and its 4S0 tons of wrought Iron will be processed Into I steel tor military equipment. < INSURE YOUR HOME AGAINST HITLER/ WAR SAVINGS BONDS & STAMPS U. A. irtatury ptrwtmtnt Chester-Albemarle Mess Up Blackout Because Chester and Albemarle fizzled on the blackout test last Friday night, another district test will be held soon, according to Information given out at the office of the Charlotte warning district Sunday. Paul R. Sheahan, defense coordinator for the district stated that another test is necessary in order that the area prove it can successfully meet a situation. From reports received from 42 towns in the warning area, Camden s showing is rated as having been outstanding. The mess up at Albemarle is hrfrd to understand. The telephone company records show that the proper party was reached at 9:58 p. m. At 10:25 p. m. an air raid warden there called Charlotte and was told that the test was about concluded. Not to be outdone, the chief air raid warden conducted a special blackout which extended from 10:30 to 11:10. At Chester, confusion in reading the instruction sheet from the district office, was responsible for the test being called off. Just when the next tost blackout will take place has not been announced. It .is believed it will be in the near future and will be set for some'evening with the alarm coming some time between 9 and 11 p. m. Arjny and Navy Wants Many Nurses New York, June 22 ? Wanted: Nurses! Wanted: 55.000 new students this year for replacements in civilian nursing. Wanted: 65.000 next year; 75.000 the next. There's no draft to help the government toward its goals. The whole thing, from enrollment to armed forces detail, is voluntary, and the recruiting committees have competition on their hands. In getting new students they must compete with the lure and money-return of employment in war industries, t with enlistment in tin- WAACS or i tlie Navy embryo sister organization. In getting already registered muxes ! to volunteer for the Army and Navy i nursing corps, they must compete i against employment or hospital staffs, instruction posts, "luxury nursing," airline hostess jobs, public health positions against wartime marriages. For only unmarried registered nurses under forty can get into the Army and Navy nursing corps, and before they can say yes t othe government's urgency there must be others to take their places as instructors and in caring for the nation's health at home. For the moment, the problem of one of releasing the 98.000 eligibles. There will be 27,"00 more of them by Sept em ber. To release them, the government has done several major things. Cher a year ago refresher courses for older nurses were Instituted in many states. Rut thus far, according to a nursing official, "there has not been a very active response. They Just haven t felt the pressure enough! Congress passed one appropriation, prepared another for expansion of training and living facilities. But unless the response Is stepped up. those facilities may stand empty. Although the announced quotas officially remain, the armed forces are reported to have said that the quotas i in effect are minimums. They want all the nurses they can get. The Army needs 6,000 nurses for every million men. the Navy ?,000 for every million men. ( ?? 1 Political Announcme^e Pursuant to the rule# o! th tJ ocratic party and the |ttw, !.?j9 slate the following notice i8 relative to the primary electtoiiT^B hold Tuesday, August 25, im;*? There will be a new' jfl roUiueut ot all vptera, ana thekJH of the various cluba will ;h^3 on or before Tuesday, June j yj and will close Tuesday, July j.' JJ The rules require that each rnllnB for enrollment shall i* *9 upon the elub roll his 'mno jW Hals?and immediately thcreaf^I or her age, occupation and adfeB If the name bo illegibly, the SecrSS or person iu charge of books, shall write the name the signature of the applicant 1/9 applicant cannot write his natnt 9 socretary can put his name on 9 If the voter Is able to write hla&S this should be done. Within tS days after the closing of the cluk3 the secretary shall transmit the *9 mil roll to tjie County Secretary. j9 Candidates must file their and pay their assesuientti not3 than 12 o'clock noon on July ft 9 Each candidate Is required to9 two pledges?one with the Clerb9 Court and one with the County q9 man. Assesment fees must bo 3 at or before time for filing 9 pledges, and 110 votes will be cotu9 for any candidate who fails respect. Payment may be I. C. Hough, Treasurer of Count*9 ecutive Committee. At a meeting of the County Coq^I tee held Monday, June 15, the ing aaBesments on candidates *3 Entrance Feea For Candiditn9 Stato Senator, $60,00 House of Representatives, PSMB Sheriff, $100.00 Treasurer, $76.00 Auditor, $76.00? Judge of Probate, $100.00 Game Warden, $35.00 County Board of Directors, Coroner, $20.00 Magistrates? DeKalb Township, $35.00 Flat Rock Township, $5.00 9 Buffalo Township, $15.00 Wateree Township, $15.00 Upper Wateree Township, $5.0#.1 Cotton Weigher, $26.00 (If opposed, $15.00) Campaign Itinerary Blaney, August 17, 10:00 a. a.9 Bethune, August 18, 10:30 t Afl Mt. Plsgah, August 19, 10:301.9 Antioch, August 20, 10:30 a. a.'a Camden, August 20, 4:00 p. a. .9 Kershaw, August 21, 10:30 a. ?9 Westville, August 21, 4:00 p. |l Hermitage, August 22, 4:00 p. i9 nlMill,) $15.00, Ww-il y shrdlaW ' Enrollment Committee and J Secretaries The enrollment committee for e^H club was named as follows, with9 first named acting as secretary: 1 Abney?James Outen, G. R. Cn9 J. Outen, Boyd West - | Antioch?Henry Joye, Henry k(9 1 Fred Smith j Bethune?C. C. Pate, J. M. Clyb? C. C. Pate, J. L. King i Blaney?W. D. Grlgsby. J. L^9 Moak, J. D. Watson, Otis Golf Buffalo?Ira B. Catoe, I. B. Cit^9 Ira L. Ellis, Stoy Roberts Camden No. 1.?J. W. Wilson, ft^B Haynes, Wiley Sheorn, H. D. M9 M. L. Smith, Jr. i Camden No. 2?W. L. DePass, R9 Marshall, S. T. Zemp, Donald Ml9 ! son Cassatt?J. H. Davis. T. A. Sp*9 J. H. Davis, John H. Watkins Charlotte Thompson?Mattle ] West, Hagood Holland, E. T. Pesfl CI. A. Moseley DeKalb?C. B. Busbee. C. B. BuS^H J. E. Horton, Bill Owens t Dobv's Mill?H. A. Martin, &fl j Kirkland, D. G. McLeod, S. R. K9 land. ! ; Gates Ford?B. A. Brown. &9 i Brown. S. B. Horton, D. A. Hermitage?W. R. Jordan. , Munn, A. C. Moseley, J. C.. M9 Boyd Dixon Harmony?Talmadge Branhaa.9 1 tnadge Branham, Frank Abott, Jfl Butler ; Kershaw?W. R. Taylor, J. A $9 ley, Paul JoneB, W. R. Taylor 9 Liberty Hill?G. R. Clements, 09 ; Clements, Miss Lizzie Richards, V { Louise Jones l9 Lockhart?Mrs. L. J. Jordan,J j L. J. Jordan, T. D. Peach, J. J. &9 Lugoff?J. A. Roseborough, J-9 < Rabon, G. P. Bell, H. A. Rabon,J9 Ft a bo n i Mt. Zlon?R. C. McCoy, $9 Brown, R. C. McCoy, W. M. BrU* Ned's Creek?Henry Bake, 1 Holden, S. H. Roberts, Perry BJ9 : Oakland?T. H. McLaucblin. Wooten, Henry Hopkins, T. EB Lauchlln ,9 Pine Tree?J. H. Murphtee. : ^atoe, Ed M. Yarbrough, W. A 9 Rabon's Cross Roads?C. &^9> Lher, Mrs. C. B. Blyther, J-?9| Ft. A. Jackson /^B Raley's Mill?P. C. Rodger* Etedlck, John Squires, E. S. Roland?Lee Spears. John Ivewls Barfield, Otis West ^9 Salt Pond?Adolpbus Dowey^^B 3mith, R. L. Moore, John I* ??9 ; Sandy Grove?F. C. Humph *9 H. Ratcllff, Jr.. W. B. Stoke* "* Stokes k 9 Shamrock?J. E. Baker, 9 'ens, w n Small. J. E. Swift Creek?B. D. M 3oykln, L. H. Truesdale, u ** 9 , Shaylor's?Mrs. C. E. HontfW'9 Louis Lee Young, H. L. Sniy I Latoe . ? ffl Three C's?W. W. Cautbek :*ruthen. Mrs. W. W. CeaBJ? j9 Twenty Creek?H D. jjj<^fl Robert Boulware, Dewey A ?" iVilllams - 1? Wateree? Wallace :onyers, Will Denton, E. J* Westville?J. C. Anthony^hony, William Stokes, ^ McDowell . TliAM ogJ^B ' A. W. HUMPJUU?&8*J39 Peaaoosnilc Oil-heating equipment wildings In British Com? converted to UN cost , 9 ? * i - I vri :