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^ v ENROLL NOW! REGISTRATION j BOOKS CLOSE JULY 28! The Camden Chronicle " 1 ?? ? i ? .1- . ? - mammmmmm mm ? > ?~ "VOLUME 54 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1942 NUMBER 17 i ??weggg????rnr?r? i.i i i wnr?Tnnrrm? I ???? ? ?>?: ' ????? lorrison On Full jmeHealthJob A, a special meeting o? the Camden ,tvcouncil Friday evening, following loin' conference with the Board Hrr;ith plana for the adoption ioad range health program for were approved. , Id Morrison,- who haa been inspector and city purchasing wm take over the full control health program while the puf Unlt will be handled by George ,Jey, who will alao continue ,ge of tax collections, suggested health program was ?d by Dr. C. A. West, a memtho hoard of health, and em-| the employment of a qualified or approved by the state direcrural sanitation and public new health program will proor Inspection of dairies and andling establlshmentB, control taglous diseases, including veinfection, Inspection and suion of all toilets and also dralnnd malarial control in public rlvate areas. lis communication to the city I 1, Dr. West called attention to act that tuberculosis, typhoid scarlet fever, diphtheria, aeptlc hroat, foot and mouth disease, ary, and other intestinal troubspecially in infants, are definmllk-born. To this list has rebeen added epidemic arthritic ma and undulant fever. Three outbreaks of infantile paralysis been traced to* raw milk. Dr. called attention to the fact that ? last 20 years, over 600 milkepidemics have been reported b country. In addition there have many epidemics which have oc] unrecognized. j West called attention to the that milk should be inspected though pasteurized for the reahat pasteurization does not rethe need of sound cows, healthy rs and clean dairy methods. he said, "is subject to milk ctlon from pasture to pall and pail to palate. Through inspecour milk supply is steadily lmng. Inspection provides for cleanresher and better milk, but not (Please turn to page two) irty Homes In urt Inn Area a recent meeting of the Cum-1 lity council, official approval was| uled to the Traxler Construction pany of Greenville, for the erecof thirty homes in the Court irea. e city agreed to install water sewer mains in the area just I oon as the construction program under ,way. ils construction project was made ible by the priorities in building ?ria 1 available by reason of Cambeing designated as a defense . is expected that construction will t xx ithin a short time as pracly af\ details incipient to the lisit ioi: of the property by the sK-r group have been taken care if. ' " What Ifou Buy WUU WAR BONDS . * These huge 60-ton heavy tanks cost $120,000, and America's automotive nnd locomotive plants are toning them out on a never-ending iwembly line. Our army uses light knks, weighing 14 tons, and meAium tanks of 28 tons also, but we favor the medium tank over the other two. j l^e?e heavy tanks sine needed for ?I,in Phases of modern warfare, f*1 with their thick armor and jyvy-gauge guns they are almost r^Ppable. They are considered G?ff?r 1x1 *un power^ in manetrrff??mty and in the power of their . Ey factor motors te Axis tanks. Pecans everywhere are helping Invited To Attend State-Wide Meet Ralph N. Shannon, chairman of tho Korshaw county Council for Defense, alonS ytth WL Brannon. of liethune, J. D. Bailey, of Blaney, and Jhiiu'm Burns, of Kershaw, are being Invited to attend the two-day State Wide school for Administrative officers of the Citizens' Defense Corps to be held In Columbia on July 21 end 22, Major G. lleyward Malum, director of tho state council for defense, has announced. The purpose of the school will be the instruction of all district, county, and town defense chairmen, coordinators, and commanders of their exact duties and responsibilities in organizing for the possible* emergencies that we face. The school will consist of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and sound film, doslgned to cover every portion of civilian defense which pertains in any way to South Carolina. There will be an address by Major General Robert Eichelbergor, commander of the First Army Corps, entitled, "What The Enemy Is Like." Other speakers to be Charles H. Murchison, of Atlanta, Southeastern regional director of the office of Civilian Defense. Chemical warfare will be taught by Dr. H. E. Sturgeon, of Presbyterian College, who served in the Chemical Warfare Division of the AEF in the first world war, and who has successfully taught protection against poison gas in a number of civilian defense schools. Although the entire program has not yet been announced, it was definitely stated that great emphasis would be laid upon the setting up of control centers. Colonef John A. Brockman, assistant director of the council, will give detailed Information on this vital operation. (Please turn to page eight) Bruce In Notice To Motor Owners Pr. T. B. Bruce, Sr., chairman of the gasoline rationing unit of the Kershaw county rationing board, has called attention to the order of the Price Administration to the effect that the local board will register all motor vehicles held by dealers for sale or resale and bearing dealers plates, during the period starting Thursday, July 16, and ending on Saturday, July 18. Dr. Bruce called attention to the fact that all gasoline dealers will be required to take inventory of the gasoline in their tanks as of 12:01 a. n?., July 22, and report registration at the rationing board that same day. All applicants who failed to teglster at the school site or at the rationing board during the specified days of registration, may register at the rationing board, but not before July 24. Liquor Is Stolen From Hootch Shop The liquor store located, on DeKalb street and in the Ralph Little building was robbed of several pints of liquor some tithe between the closing hour .Wednesday night and daybreak Thursday. The screen of a window on the east side of the store was cut and a pane of glass in the window broken. The intruder reached through this broken pane and appropriated three and a half pints of liquor, which were standing on a shelf inside the window. The window was not forced open. Police on Thursday took pictures of finger prints on the screen. W. G. Horton of Kershaw Dies Kershaw, July 16?W. G. Horton, 69, died at his home near here Wed' nesday morning, following an extended Illness. , He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Reeves Horton; and[_the /following children ^ Curtis Horton, Coleman Horton and Conley Horton, of Kershaw, W. G. Horton, Jr., of Heath Springs, and Mrs. Bill Hunter of Kerghaw; two brothers and one sister, Luther Horton of Lancaster county, Jim Horton of Heath Springs end Mrs. Lee Sims of JefTerson, RFD. Funeral service? were conducted from Sand Hill Baptist church nt 5:30 Thursday afternoon hy the Bdv? K JL ttrrle end thwRev, 3. U. NeaL Interment wee In the churchyard. - ts --y ' * Englishman Urges Us To Be Ready Through the courtesy of tho Camden ltotary club, the Chronicle Is able to reprint a letter written by < Dick Slater, president of the Rotary club at Blackburn, England. This letter, addressed to friends In the Rotary club at Grlffln, Geotv gla, embraces such timely advice on civilian defense that It Is being reprinted In many of the newspapers of this couutry. The letter from Mr, Slater follows: "If you have any A. R. P. (Air Raid Precaution) ^organization In Grlffln, see that It Is kept well-informed. All the preparation In the world are worth It If the bombers come only once on your * street. First aid, flreflghtlng and A. R. P. exercises give the citizen useful knowledge. All agree that a knowledge of first aid Is useful, war or no war, and surely the same applies as to flre-flghtlng and If the bomber doesn't come, you've lost nothing; rather you've gained something for you've learned to rely more on your own initiative and training than on the other fellow land Isn't that a useful thing? Whereas, If the bomber does come, a million dollars spent after the raid Is little or no use, It's too late (how often we've heard that, and will hear lit during this war). Those there are who may decry the expenditures of money on A. R. P., etc., but It will help save human life and suffering, I don't heed them. Money and labor I can replace most things, It cannot 1 replace human life. What raids I've experienced, what destruction I've seen and what sorrow I've come across are something I'd have my frlinds In Grlffln spared, but really j Charlie, as grown-up men let's be j realistic and determine that, no matter what the other fellow thinks or does, we've a responsibility to our families and our fellow citizens, so let's determine each in our own sphere of activities, that we'll do all we can to promote some measures of safety, the bomber may never come, on the other hand, It may come tonight, are you ready, we are. We weren't In 1938, Pearl Harbor wasn't In 1941. I'm not trying to frighten you, God forbid, but war has not the least bit of glamour, It's a filthy, loathsome affair, and you've a wife and child." Heroism Of Driver Saves Man's Life A repetition of the death tragedy I which overtook two occupants of a large truck on U. S. highway No. 1, several days ago was averted only by the bravery of W. H. Shlvar, driver of a heavily loaded trailer truck which turned over and burst into flames after plunging off the highway six miles west of Camden early Sunday morning. J. D. Welch, relief driver, whose home is at Thomasvllle, Ga., was dragged from the burning cab after he had been caught in the sleeper. Shivar, who lives at Camilla, Ga., braved the rapidly spreading fire and the imminent explosion of a reserve gas tank to drag his companion through a narrow aperture between the cab and bunk, but before Welch had been severely burned. The accident, according to Shivar, was caused when he was blinded by the lights of an approaching bus. He claims the bus was operating a brilliant spotlight as well as the regular headlamps, and all three lights 4vere on full. The truck driven, by Shivar, owned by the Watklns Produce Co? of TChomasvllle, Ga., and loaded with twelve and a half tons of shelled peanuts rolled down the steep bank and came to a stop, bottom up. The i bus, which 8hlvar said was traveling at a high speed, did not stop. The accident occurred shortly after four o'clock, less than two mllea from where two drivers were burned to death only a short time ago. In' that tragedy only one of the victims was Identified. The'Watkins truck was new and carried twelve tires, two being spares, valued at $1,200 and with the cargo of peanuts aggregating close to $2,000 plua the total loss of the truck, the accident was a costly one. The truck was enroute from Thomasvllle to Oswego, N. T. A passing motorist brought Shivar and Welch to this city, and police took Welch to the hospital. The oil in the cargo of peanuts caused the Are to burn all day. City and state pottoe who visited the eosne of the accident declared Chat Welch fwee Ms lite to the here* U (Please tarn to pegs eCM " " ;? i ' . r'f1T ~ Directors Elect DuBose 2nd. Term -Charles P. DuBose, Jr., wan ro-| elected president'of the Camden snd| j&tfshtiw county Chamber of Com^ | rnvco at a meeting of the directors | held at the Chamber headquarters Wednesday oveulug. - 4, Heed Sarratt was named as vice president, 9.1 W. VanLaudlugham as treasurer, and Frank II. Heath was re-elected executive secretary of the organization. The 1942-43 board of directors Is made up of the following: Henry O. Garrison, head of the Commercial Hank ( of Camden; S. W. Van Landlngham, of the First National Dank. John Whltaker, Jr., John K. deLoach, John Nettles, Perry Langston, Henry D. Niles, Howard Speaks, W. T. Redfearn, F. N. McCorkle, M. B. Durns. J. C. Ewlng, John M. Vlllepigue and A. Heed Sarratt. Secretary Heath submitted his an-| nugl report of the activities of the Chamber of Commerce for the past fiscal year and also offered some suggestions which are to be considered at future meetings of the board. One of the early objectives of the new board of directors is to plan a joint meeting with the officers of the Merchants' Association with a view of launching a program " of trade expansion and the broadening of the Camden trade area. It Is probable that the board will take some action toward the organization of a community committee to consist of the heads of the various civic and service organizations, including the merchants' group, Red Cross, Council for Defense, Rotary, Klwanis and other groups. This committee would meet regularly to discuss the community problems and It is believed that the effort will, as the secretary outlined, avoid and eliminate overlapping and duplication of effort. The secretary reported that the /Contributions of the Chamber program yere more substantial this year than at any time in the past six years, indicating that the business men and citizens approved of the program of work being carried out. Shortages Of Goods Just Beginning Washington, July 11. ? Shortages in many lines of goods and merchandise are already pinching the civilian population, the war production board said today, but actually, the citizens at home haven't seen anything yet. In the next six months, huge peace t^ne inventories of consumer items will be completely exhausted, it added. Then, the people will really feel the Impact of an economic changeover which permits only the production of war materials, plus an absolute minimum of civilian essentials, "The people must be fed, clothed and transported to and from their work, if their work is essential," WPB said in- its first economic communique since Pearl Harbor. "Health services must be maintained and, as far as possible, our educational system must be kept going as usual. "But, apart from providing these essentials, all of our materials and all of our labor, both on hand and brain, must be for the production of the supplies and" instruments of war." .There is a reason for the approaching sudden exhaustion of civilian Items. For several months, manufacturers were permitted to continue a limited production of such things a6 refrigerators, radios, vacuum cleaners and washing machines, while arranging their conversion to war production. ' But, for each industry a date was established beyond which it could not manufacture its usual peace time product at all. For virtually all such industries, that stoppage date has now been reached. For a dozen of them the deadline was in April, for 17 it was in May, and 26 othar industries were prohibited the use of metals. By the end of the June metals had been denied to 16 more. As of today, WFff said, the use of iron and steel is abpost entirely prohibited in all products not absolutely essential to war production or the maintenance of the civilian oc onoxn jr -? Opening ef School* J. O. Richards, Jr., superintendent of the Camden schools, aanouabss thai the regular IMS-IMS scheol tens wffl begin e* Tussdsy, September *. * < \ jiffy iViql All-Star Gridiron ; Classic on August 21 The Camden all star football game, which for the past four yeana hua hcun^ the Initial gridiron OYeut of the season In the nation, will be played at the Zemp on Friday, August 21, accord iisPw to tentative plans annouuce#, by. tho Bureau of Recreation. | Tho all-star event will, as usual, be offered as a benefit for the high school football camp fuud. For the past four years the money that has been turned over to this camp fund has boon of great assistance In msk1 lug tho camp program a success. l>eIplte the restrictions on gasollno and tires, It Is believed that the all-star event next mouth will attract several thousand spectators. A year ago a gang of huskies came down from Kershaw and completely upset all pre-game dope by defoatlng the Camden all-stars in a hectic battle before Borne 1,800 spectators. This defeat was a bitter medicine to the Camden players and fans and an invitation is being extended to Kershaw for a return battle. v The Camden squad will have a dual personality. Not only will the lineup feature former high school players, but practically the entire squad personnel is now employed at the Southern Aviation flying post here and therefore will excite a large and enthusiastic personnel from that institution. While no announcement as to the squad personnel Is being made at this time, it Is known that the playing list will include some of the outstanding high school stars of recent years. Coach Lindsay Pierce of the Camden high school is to coach the Cam[den team and with the material givI en him should be able to turn out 'a fast alert group. The Zemp football stadium will offer mid-season turf for the all-star event. Since early spring the gridiron has been mowed and kept in good condition so that there will be plenty of turf on which the players will stage their hot weather squlrmish. The Bureau of Recreation will seek to bring a military band and a drill squad from Fort Jackson to offer a program between halves of the game, Shannon Speaker At Merchants' Meeting Commander Ralph N. Shannon of the county defense council was the speaker at a meeting of the Camden merchants' association at the Court Inn Monday evening. Mr. Shannon spoke upon the war situation and preparedness and dei clared that if America is to emerge j victorious In this global contest, full [cooperation must be exercised on ' the part of the general public toward the nation's leaders. The speaker pointed out that * the public will have to make many sacrifices-and will be forced to give up many luxuries which have for many years been a part of the American pattern of life. He pointed out that nothing is availed by an attitudo of defiance, which he indicated, was not the American way. Mr. Shannon discussed the problem of getting Information to the public of Kershaw county. In the larger Itles where daily newspapers and radio are available, the problem Is not as aoute as In areas where the only medium is through a weekly paper and by word of mouth. He asked the cooperation of the merchants in bringing Important details of the war prograu^ to the public. In addition.to the talfe^y Mr. Shannon, the business jroen discussed mat(Please tur^ to page eight)* Eight Killed When Planes Crash Valdosta, On., July -15. ? Seven British air cadets and a United States officer were killed early today when the four planes In which they were making a routine flight crashed, ft Moody Field officer announced. - - At least one of the planes burned, the officer said, but the condition of the other three had not been determined. ... .1 All four planes, two-passengST train, lng ships, were found within a small area near Madison, Fla. Lt. C. P. ftSfth, making the am. nouncement for the 1*16, **16 that ; the 6?iV** officer was 8*eoad t lint, Samuel T. King, of Egypt Maneuvers Now On In Carolinas Area The war maneuvers, similar to these staged In the Carolina urea last fall got under way Monday with an intensive program of battle practice, smashing offensive tactics and team work of ground, air and arm* ored forces, arranged for the peat two months, Army officials intimate that the maneuver period will find the cltiea and towns in the "war" area called upon to take care of many soldlera over week ends. The term "take care" applies to recreatlou, restaurant service and theaters, according to the statement from the maneuver headquarters. Camden did a splendid Job In handling the many soldiers coming Into the city during the week ends of tho fall maneuvers and the community , la amply able to see that the present group will receive a cordial weloome here. In the absence of Mayor F. N. McCorkle, who Is away on his vacation. the U. 8. O. activities will probably fall on the shoulders of .loo McKaln, mayor pro-tem. It is understood that communities will be notified In sufficient time for the visit of big groups of fighting men on Saturdays or Sundays. It was stated, however, that tho present operations, destined to ready tho men for real shooting war will be so intensive that liberty leaves may not prevlal to any great extent, therefore, It Is presumed that there will . be nearly as many men flock to tho toAk areas as during the fall maneuvers. * Already the old armory on Rutledge ' Btreet Is doing good service to convoys passing through?hundreds of soldiers taking the opportunity to secure a shower while here. An anouncement from the headquarters of Major General E. J. Dawley, maneuver director .said tho first problem envisioned a Red army , located In the vicinity of Columbia, 8. C.,'preparing to move to the northeast and a Blue, army^concentratlng in the neighborhood of Asheboro, "This may be the last dress rehearsal before the shooting for keeps! starts for many of you," General Dawley told the officers of tho corps before the "zero hour" of 5 a. m. 'arrived. "The purpose of the maneuver Is training with a capital "T" for teach, teach, teach, and also for test In oval- uating process." The forcea operating in this area are not as lar'j^T as those mobilized" for Lieut. Gen. Hugh A. Drum's First army last falL but the training Is , scheduled to be more Intensive. To be emphasised are night operations, supply problems, the coordination of surprize in speedi and attack. Officers were warned that It was a 24-hoiy game, in which they might be confronted by an attack or unegi." pected situation at any time without * warning. Meantime the army quartermaster ^ depot at Charlotte began tho huge ~ task of supplying the thousandc^f soldiers in the field with rations jrfd other, supplies. fojfc A full train of some 10 to 20 freight cars will go out from the depot7 dally to Insure that subsistence Jfe : provided for every man. Legion Asks For J|& Discarded Records || Arthur Clark, commander4 of tttw local American Legion post, is asking^for community-wide cooperation. In the drive being made by the Lefclgn to collect old discarded records. These records are to be reworked *nd flffEl 4 to our men In the service. Comntitiajler Clark states that all old recorfis dan be let} at the Legion ball wpjffr -* Is now open dally'for the operation of the various rationing units. rfffirr will be established at the where old records may be left. The drive to collect old and 'illscarded records la a n%tVm wide 'nffijjfr sponsored by the Trtghm Tentative plans of the Camden pamt are in line with the program that has been adopted hr**the natfSat headquarter*. The assistance of every organization. In the oommunity will be sought In the effort to seeSe the required quota of old recfiffe. SSsnxss In a letter from A. Tillman Pigpen, chairman for the drive for "iifirtji 1 tor our fighting mgn". he urgee wgtrj