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L The Camdei^ Chronicle IE 56 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUNA,'FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1943 NUMBER 13 l J , l i , "'i imr , , . ...... . i. . -.i-.: i rr. a . Maptain Foregger 9s Seeking Young Hfen For Air Corps i^H (.apuiiu John H. Foregger, on specasslKiiment with the Aviation Examining board, hie duties (he time being In "beating .the to recruit cddets, stopped in ^KnxU-n last Friday on the ptart of two weeks tour of the eastern coast^^L]-area of the state. According to Captuiu Foregger, the r^H,r force needs aviators and the re ruiting drive now on, is aimed at d^BfCurlng hoys from 17 to 26 to start ^HralnhiK for the corps. ti^HCaptain Foregger. well known In q^H*nultt> and who married Miss Susan (^^Kain. lias been identified with the (^ outhern Aviation company post for a year now. I^H Young men desiring to affiliate Hlth the aviation cadet training pro ,,!<!) can sign up at 1703 Main street Columbia. Qoalified young men 17 years of ^^Hge may now be enlisted In the 1 Kir Corps Enlisted Reserve for call active duty sometime -within six J^KonthH after reaching their 18th ^Birthday. They may designate the ^^Lanlh they wish to be called. .^ Those between the ages of 18 and inclusive may now *be approved ^Hor Air Crew Training and volunteer .^Hlfhln 90 days for lndvctlon through ^ hetr Selective Board. To make application, one should H resent to the Aviation Cadet Board Hn application, three Hetters of recHmmendation, and birth certificate. Ho special educational requirements re made, howerer, an , applicant Hiust be able to pass the mental test Htren by the Aviation Cadet Boards. ( Bit takes approximately 14 to 16 ' Honths to complete training, dependHg upon whether one is selected for Hllot. bombardier, or navigator. DurHg this training program one reHelves five months of oollege trainHi? In subjects as follows: modern ^Hhtory. mathematics, geography, Eng Hsb and physics. Want Address Of Soldier's Mother Present address of mother of James D. McLemore, wounded in action, is wanted by war department. Mother's pame formerly was Mrs. Annie McLemore. She remarried and j new name and address is unknown. ] She formerly resided in McColl and is j, understood to have moved to Cam- j den. If you know of the wherebouts of this lady, phone Information to Mrs. Margaret C. Mayfield, Chairman Home Service, Kershaw County Red Cross, Camden, S. C. < Road to Burma h> / ii ina m ??m?f 11 niMnri hi MAKING HAVOC AMONG THE JAPANESE la Burma from February three* May al of British, Indian and Burmese troops led by British brigadier. They blew ay seere then 100 mi tea el Jan railroads and bridles, kiltinl.oumerous Jap soMiers. But perhaps asera Important was (Mr aid hi boil dial hotter reads late Bwrma and ia tnakitii friendr amonl the na,,ve people. These wUl be useful whan It bsiswaa possible lb laamah the shanahrr that will drive out th? Japanese. This new picture of supplies carried by sanies lee the Allied traapa hi Pnrssa shew*# As dlAeult insula conditions la which these dcrfctf ditosre operated .. . v \ < \ ___ _^1 ! Notice To The Public | < t ; A cordial invitation U extended to the citizens of Camden and Kershalr Couity to attend the "open house/' to be |iven by the Southern Aviation school at the airport Friday* June 25 at 3:30 p. m. Program Begins at 4:15 p. m. Cadets will be on hand to act as ushers and guides. SOUTHERN AVIATION SCHOOL. rChamber Calls Meeting In Cotton Platform Matter l^^w\teYested P&rties "Will Gather M Grammar School Auditorium I The Camdon and Kershaw County H'hamber of Commerce has Issued a Hal! for a mass meeting ot cotton buyHrs, city and county officials,,business Hieii and farmers to be held at the Hrammar school auditorium Friday Hvening at 8 o'clock to discuss the Hroblem of a cotton platform. I Recently the Baruch-Nettles platHorm. the only one in Camden, was Ho badly damaged by fire that it ^vould he impossible to nse it without Havjnu made an almost complete reI Secretary F. II. Heath of the Cham* of Commerce is urging all inter* parties to attend the meeting :he high school auditorium. "This Hiatter of a cotton platform in Cam^Ben must he decided immediately," B* staled "There is time *to get con^?pntra;c<] community action before ^H ' season opens and we canHot permit of any further delay." I Thf meeting will be called at 8:30 flock by Mr. Heath. Brr Starts Fast Wn Eliminating Unsightly Location Uar Taxi Line Using Former Filling Station As Waiting Room. I Pat Orr. retired police officer, who H?ffed the blue coat to become a Uaxl line magnate, has opened an Wee for his Star Taxi line in the H*8o station on DeKalb street Just Ht the rear of the DeKalb Pharmacy. H ?r. Orr is having the building H*i?ter] and the area cleaned and attractive in appearance. A ew sign has been suspended front of the taxi stand and It is ne Purpose of the management to the Interior of the building renoand repainted and a waiting ?J' office and rest room provided. H f"0; Reveral months this area, lo* noxt to 1110 Tt??rnton lunch V has been an eye sore on the KrJlet and Wafl U8fid as a parking !*' repair shop and what not. In BhI day" after Mr- ?rr took it over. Ben *7* ha<1 been cleaned and a ^BL. rf*uovating program was un ,er *ay. Bu^JJCAN LEGION TONIGHT ^Roy Belk Post of the AmerlH... 7tKlor1, are having a fish fry < I ' ,J at Le? Little's country horns. * Mill section. A business B2T. T111 50 h0,d offloers for H ' fn"n<ng year will be choosen. BsS^r h.undr6d **4 sixty Islands Us < Brun harbor of Rio de Janeiro. ti" X' H - - " Auto Use Stamps Are Now Available Collector of Internal Revenue W. P. Bowers announced today that auto use tax stamps In the denomlnaton of $5 will be placed on sale In all post offices and offices of Collectors of Internal Revenue on Thursday, June 10. j The stamps will evidence payment of the tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1943, and must be purchased on or before that date. The stamps i will be serially numbered, will be gummed on the face, and will have provisions on the back for entry of the make, model, serial number and State license number of the vehicle. Mr. ^Bowers said that, to guard against loss or theft, it has been suggested that, when affixing the stamps, the vehicle owner should dampen the windshield rather than the adhesive side of the stamp. This method has been recommended to keep the stamp intact upon the windshield. As an addiitonal precaution, it has also been suggested that each motor vehicle owner should make a record of the serial number Which appears on the use tax stamp in the event the stamp should become lost. Every owner of a motor vehicle which Is used upon the highways should call at his local post office or at the office of the Internal Revenue Collector and secure a $5 use tax stamp and affix it to his vehicle on or before Jufo- 1, 1943, the Collector said. The various post offices will selj the stamps over the counter for cash only and no mail order business with respect thereto will be conducted by the post offices. Collectors of Internal Revenue are authorized to accept cash, post office money orders, and certified cheeks in payment of the use) tax stamp. However, as revenue stamps have an intrinsic value, uncertified checks will not be acceptable in payment therefor. It is the desire of the Bureau of internal Revenue that the use tax stamp shall be placed on the windshield in a location that will not be In conflict with State requirements. Mr. Bowers stresses the fact that the use tax law has not been repealed and cantlons motor vehicle owners that failure to purchase and display the new use tax stamps on vehicles using the public highways after July ; I, 1943, will subject the violators to severe penalties Imposed by law. PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED AT SOUTHERN AIR SCHOOL The following promotions were announced Wednesday at the head- j quarters of 64th AAFFTD at the Southern Aviatkm" school: From staff sergeant to technical sergeant:* Orover L. Harkins, (physical training); John Ouldo, (engi- ' users); Charles , A. Hancock, (link) ifcd John M. AdamskL (edminiatra(km).* 1 Yemen. Arabia, la the birthplace of < cultivated coffee. The Inland highlands have produced coffee since, Mahomet's time. ' Former Legion Pitcher Prisoner Of The Japanese Less than two years ago Clarene* P. (Monkey) Riggins was a pitcher on the Camden High school and Camden ^^lerican Legion Junior ball team. He also pJayed in the outfield for the Kendall Mill softball team of the City league. Today Riggins is a prisoner of war of the Japanese government. Many months of silence during which the members of his family in Wateroe village became reconciled to the belief that he had been killed in action were broken a few days ago when James J. Riggins, his father, received word through the International Red Cross that Clarence was In the hands of the Japs. Mr. Riggins Is awaiting promised details from the Provost Marshall General. Clarence is one of fou rboys of the Riggins family who are in the service of their country. Camden Sends Many Youngsters Into The Service A large group of Camden and Kershaw county youths, a majority being 18 years of age, were sent into service from the local draft board this week. Those who were sent to Fort Jackson for army training were Thomas Frank ..Clyburn, volunteer Air Corps, Croley Durant Corbett, Kamel Sheheen, Harrington Yates "Villepigue, Charles Clyburn Cameron, Colvin Wyle Sheorn, Luther Sowell, Jr., John Allen Gregory, Max Layman Rush and Alva Jason Rush, Jr. Also George William Robinson, Jr., J. W. Parker, Jr.,' William Duncan Branham, Wilson Needham Htlley, Stephen William Bowers, James Cornelius Munn, David LeO Shoemake, r. J. Peach, Jr. an dTed Theodore Patterson. Also William Robert Clyburn, Fred Emmet Baker, Rdbert E. Watklns, Earl James Taylor, Pomeroy Lownan, Thomas Franklin Catoe. Willis Elmer Holland and Drennan Horace Brown, E. R. Corps volunteer. Those who were eent for naval raining were Marvin Legree Rabon, David Levi Melton, Jr., Robert Lewis Branham, Lawrence Harold Williams ind William Abel] Spradley. With The Sick . . ,n - - ? ? ( Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joseph Britt, Fr., announce the birth of a son at the Jamden Hospital, Thursday,. June 10. > rhe baby has been named Henry i roseph, 3rd. Mrs. Britt Is the former 3etty Jamerson of Greenville. Mr. Britt Is an instructor at the 8outhm Aviation School. Mr. Harvey Little continues as a wtient at tbs Camden Hospital. Mrs. Bobby Bell is a patient at the femden Hospital. lira. Ancrum Boyktn continues ill ' t the Camden Hospital. I , - Merchants Cinch First Half Honors In Baseball Loop M.wJhe. Camden Merchants team of the city so'ftball league, cinched the honors of the first half of the league race which comes to a close next Friday, June 25, by mauling the Home Guard 12 to 7, Wednesday evening. Carl Lightfoot, polo ace, pitched fine ball for the Guards for three innings, giving up but one hit, that a homer by Jack Boykin. However, the Guards by virtue of a home run by Robinson in the second and a second run scored in the third, were in the front line When the volcano, in the form of a sw^it hungry gang of merchant batterB, erupted and six hits and an error produced six runs. The Guards staged a comeback in the fifth by putting four runners home but fell short of tying the count by' a lone run. "Shot" Cox, of football fame, blazed a long circuit drive into deep center to prod brother Carol over the rubber ahead of him. In the seventh Tommy Bruce hit for four bases with two on. The Merchants now have established a lead which the second place Kendalls cannot overtake. The score: Merchants 12?14?3 Home Guard 7? 9?4 Batteries: Boykin and Hancock; Lightfoot, Lynch and Harris N. The real feature of the game was a sensational one hand catch of a long drive into right by little Johnny McDowell, of the Guards. Robinson of the Guards, also starred with a beautiful catch. Real Estate Transfers The following real estate conveyin clee in Kershaw County are of record In the Clerk of Court's office: Federal Farm Mortgage corporation purchased 63.2 acres of land from lames Porter on May 3, 1948.- Deed ecorded June 2, 1948. Sarah Brlggs and Irma Briggs M>ught one acre from Dudley Alexander on March 24. Filed for record lune 3. J. H. Mosely purchased 40 acrea >f land frqm Cora A. Trapp Jane 8. Filed for record June 3, 1943. William H. Clyburn purchased a raet of land from R. E. 8tevenson, n Camden. Delia Reed purchased a lot from letta Whltaker on June 6, date of intry June 5, 1943. Dewey Rabon purchased three acres from WilHam Kelly June 6, ftitry same date. Margaret Sutton purchased a lot rem H.-B. Whltaker May 27. date of attrjr -June 10. ? 'Mary Boykin, one lot froittf' Isaac Carolina June 2, date of entry Jane 10. k PLOW8 UP WALLET Chnmbersburg, Pa.?While helping i neighbor plow his field nine years to, Austin Hafer lost his pocket book. lecently, the neighbor's son, Eugene layman, turned up the moldy wallet thile plowing the name field. The wo $5 Mils inelde were little worse or their long stay underground. <j f > *& - - J i '' Southern Aviation School Plans Open House June 26 General Invitation Is Extended To Citizens of Area , ' To Attend. Canuldn and Kershaw county people will have <he opportunity to observe. first hand, the aotlvltloa which feature the dally routine of the 64th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment of the Southern Aviation school on Friday, J one 26 The school Is extending a general Invitation to the public to be present. Hwidquartors of the 61th Army Air Forces detachment have announced the elaborate program which will feature athletic demonstrations Including running of the obstacle course and calisthonlcs under the direction of Staffs Oro^vor- - Harhins. This program gets under way at 6:16 o'clock. As a second event of interest Visitors will bo treated to a maintainonco contest which will feature two mechanics making a time change on a carburetor with self-made tools. Event numbor three on the program will be a close order drill by the outstanding cadet squadron on the ramp. Event number four will feature four elements of three shipseach performing maneuvers In tour specified zones. In -the northeast zone the pilots will offer thrills In stalls and spins; in the northwest zone there will be an exhibition of acrobatics; in the southwest zone, formations; and In the southwest zonet I^izy 8's and Chandelles. As a second event In the flying demonstration a hurdle stage will be run with aerobatics with ships in trail with a final acrobatic demonstratlon by a solo ship flown by A. R. Hunter, director of flying. This will be followed by retreat formation with the presentation of awards to the outstanding cadet. The cadets will then pass In review. The program will come to a close with a receptoin for the upper class cadets, instructors and visiting officers. The lnstrucotrs to participate In the flying demonstration are 'as follows: A. R. Hunter, W. R. Pollard, L. B. 8peth, J. W. Taylor, A. R. Burrows, C. H. Chichester, V. L. P. Na(Please turn to pare two) Present Red C ross Site Is Purchased By Group of Patriots The Kershaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross Is assured of a headquarters for a long time to come. Just when It appeared as If tho Chapter would have to seek other quarters than tho finely established location on Broad street, a group of staunch patriots subscribed to a fund that provided for the purchase of tho building. The list of citizens included Major Moultrie Brailsford, county chairman of tho Hod Cross; M. M. Muller, of the Bed Cross; Miss Helen Barman, chAirman of the Motor o<>rps unit; Mrs. Samuel Russell, chairman of the sewing unit and Mrs. T. C. Delk, secretary of the county chapter. Members of tho Red Cross chaptor1 and their legion of friends are enthusiastic over the unselfish and patriotic action by the group. The property was purchased from the Home I>oan Corporation of Atlanta, and the Red Cross is assured of its use for headquarters purposes for the duration of the war. j Members of the local chapter admit that they had visions of being "out In the street" with all their equipment, with all work at a stoppage just at a time when the demand is so great They were aiudouB days for Red Cross workers and friends. Victory Food Club To Meet June 23 A meeting of the Victory Food club will be held at the Hermitage Community house next Wednesday at B o'clock. How to save your victory foods by canning, brining and dehydrating will be discussed during the meeting by an expert on these subjects. Three will be no admission charge and free literature will be given all present. A full attendance of the Victory Food club and all others interested, is earnestly requested. Surprise Blackout Blankets Camden For 1-Hour Period Public Provides Splendid Response To Wailing of Air-Raid Sirens. ' Darknees came upon Camden Tuesday night without warning. An unannounced air-raid blackout blanketed tile city at 9 o'clock and continued for one hour.^- Jt was a blackout that covered the entire area of Kershaw county,*-. While a number of violations wero reported, the total surprise feature of the affair was accountable for the few infractions of the blackout regulations. County Defense Chairman W. R. Ikmsa.r" and Chief Air Raid Warden C. P. DuBose, Jr., pronounced the affair as being a most interesting success. Citizens were caught flat-footed. Many were at the theatre while others were away from home calling. The wailing of the air-raid eirens at first mistaken for fire slrene, was the first intimation of the blackout. But when the populace sensed that a surprise blackout was in effect, the response was moft interesting and cooperative. Air raid officials, including wardens, auxiliary fire and police leaders, motor car drivers and many others on the air-raid staffs, hurried to their posts. Home guards appeared as If by magic. A few minutes after the sirens had sounded Camden was . under a black blanket, the only illumination being from the vivid lightning featuring a storm coming out of the southeast The surprise event, beautifully executed and not missing in any detail, gave reason for the air-raid officials to express much ? satisfaction and pleasure. A report covering all alleged violations will be issued by the sir-raid command later this week. City Will Place Midnight Ban On Sale of Beer-Wine City Attorney Drafting Ordinance To Go Into Effect At Once wtAi v ~ .At i recent meeting of the city council City Attorney Oliver Rico was instructed to draft an ordinance to he submitted for adoption, whereby a ban will be placed upon the sale . of beeiyi wines and other similar liquids Ifrtwecii the hour of midnight and Ian, dally. : There is at present a state law r whlch prohibits the sale of nhttMg and liquors of mors advanced alcoholic Contents. ' ?a " < . -. ?" Ai / - Second Surprise Blackout Results In A Real Fiasco Everything Wont Wrong and Officials Tear Their Hair. Camden, putting over a noble effort toward cooperating In a one hour blackout teat Tuesday evening, failed dismally to pass muster In a second surprise air-raid warning which came at 10 o'clock Wednesday night. Whereas mistakes pf a trival nature occurred on Tuesday night, also a surprise affair, everythnig went haywire Wednesday night. Street lights failed to be turned off, lights were left in stores and in homes and the whole affair gave the officials of the defense corps a big headache. So complete was the failure that the effort was comparable to the mess that was made of a surprise alarm that was directed' at the city last winter on the night of the police ball. Thursday morning W. R. Bonsai, chairman of the county defense council, C. P. DuBo8e, Jr., commander of the civilian defense corps and A. O. McKain, chief air-raid warden, called upon the mayor to discuss the \ matter. It became known that arte or more of the air-raid sirens failed to function, and as a result people living in the respective sections of the city did not know of the raid. Why some sections' of the city bad the street lights blacked out snd others found them burning is still unexplained. The defense oouacll baa reason to feel chagrined and worried over the failure of the test blackouts, because the lack of cooperation shows a form of apathy which might prove serious in the event of a real raid. MR8. MORRIS, 84, DIES HERE Mrs. K&therlne Campbell Morris, 84, died at the home of her son, John Morris at Wateree Mill, Wednesday morning after an illness of four weeks. She was the widow of Henry Morris and was a native of Snmterj county, but bad been making her home here for 44 years. Surviving are two eons, John Morris. Camden; Frank Morris, West Columbia. and one daughter, Mrs. K. Robinson, Cassatt; also It grandchildren, _ ij vw Funeral service# were held Thursday afternoon at 4 o^clock from the Hermitage Mill Baptist Church by tks Rev. B. 8. Broome and the Bat. John Datmey. Interment was at the Hew Hope Baptist church osmeCsry near Rembert?Columbia State. , * ;1 t . _ \ -,