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t r ; / KERSHAW COUNTY RED CROSS DRIVE IS NOW IN PROGRESS ? HAVE YOU DONE YOUR PART? The Camden Chronicle VOLUME 64 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUNA, FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1943. NUMBER 51 Air Raid Blachoutls j Scheduled For Tonight CJty To Go Under Blanket For Forty-Five Minutes Camden will have two practice blackouts within a period of six days, according to announcement from the Kershaw County Civilian Defense of-' flees. The first blackout will take place' tonight, and will start at 8:66 o'clock will continue for 45 minutes. The second blackout will take place on j Thursday, March 18 and will be a' fifteen minute affair. Tho blackout' this coining Friday will be for the Kershaw county area only but the one next week, Thursday, will be a district affair and will have wide coverage over North and South Carolina. Commander W. R. Bonsai of the Kershaw County Defense Corps, in an 1 official announcement of the black-1 outs said that tonight the yellow signal will be received at 8:45 p. m. and the blue signal, which will find1 the air raid sirens sounding a steady blast, will be heard at 8:55. Upon this blue signal all lights must be extinguished. Autos may continue to operate but with lights on low beam. Pedestrians may continue to walk and workers remain on their Jobs. The blue signal also means that all defense workers must mobilize without "delay. At 9:10 the red signal will be flashed and this will be heard by a series j of short or wavering blasts of the sirens. When this signal sounds aU traffic must come to a stop and every form of illumination blackedout with the exception of authorized emergency lights. Everybody must take shelter. At 9:40 o'clock the blue signal, a long steady blast on the sirens, will sound. Even though this signal means that the enemy planes have passed, there is still the probability of their returning, so all lights must remain j out. Pedestrians, however, may leave shelter and resume activities and autos may resume operation but with lights on a low beam. Civilian defense forces will remain mobilized. The blackout ends at 9:50 p. m. (Please turn to page eight) Populace Girds For Evening of Delight At Catholic Bazaar Father Edmund lUirke, his "Grandest Girls," Jack Hoaly and charming Mrs. Jack, well?lnfact?all of the good folks at the Catholic church are predicting another smashing Buttress for the annual bazar to be held Friday March 19 at St. Mary's hall. As stated last week, the bazaar this year will be a big different than the affairs held in past year. And if past successes can be taken as criterions, a new high in interest and attend^ ance will be again established by the good folks of the Catholic parish of Our Eady of Perpetual Help. This year a gigantic bingo eveut will be the outstanding feature of the classic and when we tell you that Jack Healy, one of^phe nation's outstanding trainer or fine bred bangtails is to have charge of the bingo event?well?that means success. And when we add that the famous pianist, Donald Morrison, is to be Jack's assistant, well that means success in capital letters. All joking aside folks, Father Burke expects the 1943 Catholic Hour to be a super-dooper of a success and we have a hunch that the old padre has been consulting an astrologer?so sure he is. The bazaar this year gets away at 3 p. m. with a bhree-hour Jam session for the kiddies. Charming Mrs. Jack Healey and equally charming Miss Celia Riley will have charge of this part of the event. At 6 p. m. dinner will be served. Because of the super-abundance of things hungry people like the best, extra supports will be placed under the tables, in order that there will be no danger of collaps, The Grand Girls' will have charge of this part of the program. Simultaneously with the starting of the dinner event, the bingo classic will take off. Some extraordinary feats of circus barking are anticipated when Messrs Healy and Morison take to the air. (Please turn to page five) I Appeals To The Citizenry To Refrain From Absenteeism The present, global war Is developing many new words for the big book thai was started many years ago by one Daniel Wefister and one of fhe words that Is peing heard frequently n tho past several months has been hat of "ebsinteeism." This word when defined denotes absence from i job. As time\goes on its meaning *ill expand and embrace a more com licated coverages Just at this time t is being used primarily in Washingon to designate the extent of absence >f workmen from projects which are ssential to the war. Thus It is cleary indicated, it is civilian in characer. At the present time the people of his nation are engaged in a campaign o provide the American Red Cross plth sufficient funds to carry out its fork in connection with the battleronts. Dally the need of the Rod Bross becomes more acute. This Brpat organixation has been chartered B? the Congress to "furnish volunteer id to sick and wounded in armies B> time of war?to act in matters of Belief and in accord with military and B*val authorities as a medium of B>nimunication between the poople of B^o United States and their army and I W ar plans for this year contemplate i'hin a measurable perlodftof time, invasion of Europe, ofifc of the ?patest military operations ever Banned in history?a military cam 'Kn which, no matter how success 1,y aod brilliantly executed, Will B^olve casualties such as this nation H never before enthweA. The peoV of the United States are given, VI warning that this year millions I U"ing Americans and man of the ited Nation* win need efery aaslstre that w?. on the home front, tan They will bo shading their B0*1 an<J giving thetr lived on tho (Please tam ft page frra) Lenten Dog Show Scheduled March 19 The sixth annual Lenten dog show, sponsored by the young people of Grace Episcopal church will be held in Rectory Square on the afternoon of Friday, March 26. This year this dog classic will be sponsored entirely by the boys of the I Episcopal parish with Donald Camp-1 bell as chairman. Hon. Ralph Chase will act In an advisory capacity and also as master of ceremonies for the show. This canine exposition will be one of the high lights of the 1942-43 sporting program here in Camden and is expected to draw a big entry list of the b?W wows. For the past several years the show has been conducted on the west terrace of the Kirkwood hotel grounds, but because of gas restrictions, it was decided to have it staged in Rectory Square which is In the heart of the | Camden residential district and in close proximity of the winter colony i area. Liquor Dealers In ' Midweek Closing ______ 1 Camden grocers and liquor dealers J to spend Wednesday afternoon In 1 planting victory gardens, or at least J that is the statement of one of the J proprietors of a local hootch dlspen- I sary> It The reason?the liquor dealers Join| ed with the grocers in the "new or- t der" of closing their stores every j Wednesday at 1 p. m. This program ?] of closing will prevail for the dura- c tion, it is stated. I Many Camden housewives who had ( nof^hbaerved the bulletins on the, ( Wednesday closing in the grocery < stores were caught napping this weak/ c It was particularly hard on 'the many. < who have been doing their shopping 6 1n the afternoon in order that they a may take advantage of the right to t attend the theaters when they drive down to shop. li '*> ' . Imlrifttt.' .. eiSfil ?j.-.' aj. , 'Li". . 1 - 'v. 1 an " ?? ( ? ? f 1 ? \ Rev. Henry Collins Elected Masonic Grand Master Of S. C. L . * - J Rev. Henry F. Collins, pastor of the local Methodist church, who was today elected Grand Master of Masons In 8outh Carolina. In this position he will direct the Masonic activities of nearly 20,000 active Masons in the 3tate. The two hundred sixth annual Com munication of the Grand Lodge o Ancient Free Masons of South Caro lina met in Columbia Thursday, Marcl 11. Dr. Joseph Bell Hyde, of Charles ton, Grand Master, presided. The session Thursday was held ii Drayton Hall on the campus of th( University, and began with religioui services conducted by the Granc Chaplain, Dr. Joseph E. Carter, ol Anderson. According -to a long established custom the officers occupying the stations of Junior Grand Warden Senior Grand Warden and Deputj Grand Master are advanced every twc years. Ordinarily the Deputy Grand Master succeeding to the office ol Grand Master. This year however, the Deputy Grand Master, A. J. M Wannamaker, is by reason of being in the military service of our country prevented from advancement. For this reason the Grand Lodge advanced the Senior Grand Warden, Rev. Henry F. Collins, to the office of Grand Master, and retained Mr. Wannamaker in the office of Deputy Grand Master. Rev. Mr. Collins has been active in Masonic affairs since he received his first Masonic degrees in KerBbaw Lo?ge No. 29, here at Camden, in 1924. He was Master of Aurora Lodge No. 33 ate Clio 1931 and 1932, and since that time has held various offices in the Grand Lodge. He was chairman of the Masonic Service committee for two years and has been Foreign correspondent for tl>? Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Council for nine years which office he continues to hold. He is Grand Chaplain for the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, the Order of High Priesthood and the Red Cross of Constantino for South Carolina. v As Grand Master of Masons in 3ouths Carolina Mr. Collins will be the official leader of the nineteen thousand active Masons in the State. Ernest Carnes is Guest Speaker t The Kiwanis club held their weekly neetlng Tuesday at Thomas Tavern. )ltver Rice presided. Sixteen regular nembers were present, one visiting tlwanian and four guests attended. I rhe publicity committee was in j harge of the program. The guest speaker was Mr. Ernest Barnes, State Conservationist, Soli Conservation Service, Coulmbia. Mr. Jaraes spoke on "Tomorrow's Agriculture in Soath Carolina." Mr. James pointed out the necessity for Onservation farming daring the war nd poet-war period to achieve msxiaum production. TJ. N. Myers Is In charge of the rrogram for neat week. ' Explains Reason ?" Of Fine Water Newcomers in Camden as well as winter visitors who rent homos or 1 apartments here have commented J upon the fact that* the Camden -water i supply never soils any receptacles, I especially white sinkB or wash basins. j Water, either hot or cold, coming from a tap, is absolutely colorless and even if it drips for hours or days, I there is a complete absence of disj coloration, so common in many communities. This discoloration is due to chemical agents In the water, r chiefly iron or lime. > An inquisitive reporter, after hearI ing several winter visitors comment , on the water, inquired at the water nnd light department as to the cause . of this phenomena. According to Leon Tobin, superin, tendent, the secret of the crystal clearness Is because of the use of a ' product, known as Calgon, which dls1 covered Borne 75 years ago, was "never i used on a large scale until lately. This chemical is allowed to enter the water supply through a drip method. A chemical analysis by a Pittsburgh agency, made recently at the Camden water plant showed that the iron content of the water taken from a tap (Please turn to page four) Drivers Jam the Highways With Cars , The published report to tbS effect j motorists would not be checked by the OPA resulted In a tremendous increase in motor traffic on the highways and streets over the -week-end. State Higflway patrol officers declared that there were steady lines of cars moving on all the highways, , especially on Sunday. . It Is contended by those who claim < to be in the know that the cancellation of the checking of cars was in , line with a well defined objective of , finding out Just how much coopera- , tion the motorists will go toward the j winning of the war. In other words ( it was a piove to establish the patriotic record of t>he motoring public. f That patriotism is still a mihus equation with many hundreds of motorists in this area was demonstrated by the manner in which they returned to pleasure driving. There is a suspicion that if this situation is general over the east, the next Issuance of gas ration books will find the unit cut r to two gallons. j1 Many Help With \ Local Rationing 1 e The local rationing board and the t! school officials have expressed their a appreciation for the splendid service rendered by the rural police under I Sheriff IfcLeodp the local police under c Chief Rash, and the State Highway a Patrol together with, a number of tl local volunteers In connection with e the recent registration for point s rationing books, tl . M ... Dr. ]. W. Corbett Cited For Community Service Dancing Contests To Feature 1943 Ball Of Camden Police That the 1943 Policemen's ball, to be held at the High achool gymnasium on the evening of Thursday, Margh 23, wltt be one of the moat aucceaaful In Ita history, la indicated by the man. ner in which the police officers are disposing of the tickets. The Copper's have added a touch of glamour to the affair by announcing that there will be a waltz contest and also a jitterbug event, with awarda for first and second winners being provided. Donald Morrison, who is taking an active part In the preparations for the ball, will supervise the grand march, which should offer an attractive feature of the evening. Camden people as well as winter guests have always shown much Interest In the annual dance event of the Camden police officers. They recognize that the purpose of the affair is a most worthy one and are eager to cooperate to the fullest. As In past years this same generous support is forthcoming In 1943. The First and Youngest Giver The first donation received by the Kershaw County chapter of the American Red Cross, Camden, on the War Fund drive was made by Linwood Robert Hawkins, manager of the Klrkwood hotel for his Infant son, Linwood Robert Hawkins, Jr., who was one hour old at the time of the contribution. One of the most interesting and appreciative contributions was made by a French war refugee, Mme. Francois Millet, who has been a guest at the Kirkwood for the season. Her note with check enclosed reads: 'Mme. Francois Millet, Mary Geraldlne Reed Millet, enclosed her cheque for Red Cross for sum of ten dollars ?American?$10.00. Widow of F. Millet of France, now refugee from her home in France. Address, Kirk-1 wood hotel, Camden, and cfa Latham G. Reed, 116 E. 96th St., New York." | 1? q Olio of tho most interesting meetings thut (ho James LeRoy Hoik Host No. 17 has had lit many years was that which look place Thursday ovenlitK March -1 at Wlmberly Hull, tho Methodist parsonage. This meeting was featured by two outstandinK events. The citation for outstanding service to the community was presented to Dr. John W. Corbett and as a second Interesting feature the Leglonairs and (heir guests listen? ed to a first hand account ofthe epic battle of Guadalcanal by Major Cullen Capehart. The presentation of the community service award was made by Marvin M. Reasonover of the Region Poat, who Htated that it was the purpose of the Camden post to extend annual recognition to some citizen of Kershaw county for services rendered. The sorvice award to Dr. Corbett was based on 65 years of outstanding endeavor In this community. Mr. Reasonover stated that the Legion has been mindful of the fact that many citizens of the county have rendered valuable antf loyal service to the community In the past several years. In selecting Dr. Corbet as recipient for the 1942 citation, Mr. Reasonovor spoke of the accomplishments not only In a professional way but also as a loyal citizen, that have fea-. tured Dr. Oorbett's life during the past 66 years. He spoke of Dr. Cor* bett's outstanding service as a councilman and as mayor, as one of the leaders in the advancement and expansion of the Camden hospital, and referred to the fact that at the present time Dr. Corbett is president of the board of directors of the Camden hospital, an office he has held sinoe the board was created. The speaker paid a splendid tribute to the professional career of Dr. Corbett and also the fact that alwayi the wel-~ fare of the community was foremost In the heart and mind of this fine | (Please turn to page aeven) Town Golfers In Surprising _ Upset; Defeat Flyers 20-9 1-2 Occupants of Truck Figuring In Wreck Deny Were Driving Authorities are investigating an accident which occured on U. 8. No. 1, two miles west of the city Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in which one man was badly injured and another cut and bruised. LeRoy J Weathers, age 28, residing on Route No. 1, Camden, was taken to the Camden hospital by the State police patrol where it was learned he had a fractured shoulder and was otherwise badly lacerated and bruised. Robert Barfleld, age 32, said to reside "in some Georgia community, is being held at the county Jail by Sheriff J. H. McLeod, on a charge of driving a car while under the influence of liquor. The problem the authorities face is that of determining who was driving the truck when it ran off the north side of the highway and over-turned in the ditch. Barfield denies he was the driver and Weathers, when able to talk with a degree of intelligence, denied he was the driver. Both men, the authorities charge, were intoxicated. The two were driving the truck toward Camden when it went off the road. In turning over it pinned the :wo men in the seat and passing mo:orists sent a hurry call to a wrecking >utfit in this city. rhe WAVES Have New School In N. Y. The WAVES have established new chools and training centers and can low take care of additional personnel, rhe latest addition to these schools s Hunter College, New York City. Any girl with a high school educaion is eligible and all are urged to olunteer. The rate of pay is, in alnost every case, equal/lo or higher han the girls would receive In nrivate mployment. taking into consideration hat all of their expenses and upkeep re provided by the Navy. Mrs. Rhetta Heath McDowell at he Corner Book Store is special remitting officer for Camden and she nnoqnces that a drive Is being made his week for more enlistments. It is xpected that a large number of Kerhaw County girls will refleCsr for his much needed government sm tine - ' i ~ i 5m filSHIBnliiiii i Camden Town golfers :: grounded" tho Flyers representing the Southern Aviation school in one of tho most successful tournament events In a decade at the Klrkwood course Sunday afternoon, the divot diggers of the Town group scoring 20 points to 9 1-2 scored by the Aviators. Over forty players participated In the classic which appears to be a forerunner of continued Increasing Interest In golf at the fine Klrkwood links. A gallery of between 60 and 70 fans watched the various foursomes in action. Following the tournament, a banquet was served to .the players and several Invited guests In the main dining room of the Klrkwood. The match personnel and results of the tournament were as follows: William Goodale and P. Ravenal for Town defeated Harrison and Saywer 3 to 0; Beebe and Abeles of Southern defeated Partridge and Morrison of Town 2 1-2 to 1-2; McKaln and Armstrong of Town defeated Chichester and Woodruff of Southern 8 to 0; Muller and Wooten of Town defeated Burrows and Pollard of Southern 8 to 0; DuBose and Pitts of Town defeated Burrows and Grlsette of ^ Southern 2 1-2 to 1-2Sheorn and Chase of Town defeated Bruce and *, Fahs of Southern 3 to 0; Moorer and Murray of Southern defeated Carrison and Ancrum of Town 2 to 1; Partridge and Ward of Southern tied with Healy and West of Town, each taking 1 1-2. Howard and Winn of Southern lost to Mackey and Berresford of Town 3 to 0, and Riley and Fishbourne of Town defeated Beres(Please turn to page eight) ; RATION CALENDAR GASOLINE: - "A" book coupon number 4 expires March 21. 1 . SUGAR.! Coupon No. 11, 8 pounds, expires March 15. ' . COFFEE: Stamp No. 86, 1 pound, expires March 21. TIRES: Class "A" first inspection deadline March 81. ? 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