The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, July 02, 1943, Image 1
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VOLUME 65 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA,^RIDAY, JULY 2, 1943 NUMBER 15
IJew Jersey Boy
Outstanding At
Eocal Flying Post
llohn D. Rover Is Awarded
The Gold Medal At
I "Open House."
I The outstanding cadet of the ClasB
H.j al th?< Camden flying school Is
Km I> Kover "f North Hargen, N. J.
Knowing of the gold medal embleKrtit
of this honor was made at the
JL, house" conducted by the South nl
Aviation achool at the air post
Br Id ay afternoon which was attended
over three thousand people from
|pho a^vard of the medal was based
on four achievements in which the
cipient excelled, they being: Flying,
B^einies. athletics and military, tho
tier having to do with military
Kjring. ability to handle men, etc.
in addition to tho award to Cadet
K?ver, medals for prowess in various
Krois of athletic recreation were
Hrarded. they being us follows:
aH events medal, Cadet W. C.
Hjernnn; badminton, Cadet W. C.
ader; billiards, Cadet S. P. Trus bin:
horseshoes, Cadet N. W. PasKail;
paddle tennis, Cadet J. N."
Krborr. and table tennis, Cadet D. N.
Another interesting award was the
filling in rank of Major Hell, the dog
Kit.adopted a squadron, to the rank
( lieutenant colonel. This cereBony
which was staged in the presHce
of cheering hundreds found Ma it
now Lieutenant Colonel Mell on a
^Kecially prepared platform, where
K? ceremony took place.
amden Man Alleged
o Have Confessed
o Causing Blaze
Inett Bradley, 23, Taken
I Into Custoday Following
I Mill Fire.
^ Ernest Rradley, 23-year-old Camden
^ tn. is confined in the'Sumter county
il, on a charge of arson, following
H alleged confession made to Sheriff
Kh McLeod of Kershaw County reKting
to the destruction by fire of a
Kill near Rembert.
^ Accordinc to the authorities, Brad^Kr.*ho\s
a .son of Henry Bradley off
Kis city, and employed at the RemKrt
MiU. started the fire when he
K/eeedly was filling the tank of his
Kite with oil that had been stored in
Kp mill. .Mill officials declared he
Kl not hav.- permission to use the
k is said Hradley was putting the
l into his car when the engine was
Bopcration and that the oil ignited,
stroyinjr the car and spreading to
^ Thi' mill was owned by a Mr. Pet^ b
of this city and was valued at
000. Th'-r-- was no insurance. Brad
was ;ak<>n into custody by Sheriff
M Mci.f'od shortly after Sumter
jiDty ot tii ials had learned tho own^ bip
of tip. car that was burned.
J. C. Penney To
Hold Nation-Wide
War Bond Drive!
Treasury Department Wires
Best Wishes To the
Employees.
July 1 marks the topennig of a nation-wide
War Bond and Stamp sales
d^lve In 1610 J. C. Penney Company
department stores throughout the
country. As a send-off to the campaign,
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry J. Morgenthau, Jr., prepared
a message of congratulation and good
wishes addressed to every Penney
employee.
This Is the second time the Penney
company has been recognized in this
way. At the conclusion of Penney's
$8,422,553.85 July Bond drlVe last
year, Secreatry Morgenthau once before
accorded the Penney company
personal congratulations.
Penney employees, determined that
the Treasury Department will again
find their July sales of War Bonds
and Stamps worthy of attention, staft
off this July with sales of at least
$10,000,000 as their goal.
"I am advised," Mr. Morgenthau
said, "that the J. C. Penney company
and all of the employees of the company
have volunteered their services
to promote the sale of War Bonds
and Stamps all through the month pf
July in every Penney store. Thrift
and savings are today important to
evejy. one of us, a8-*4vell..as to^the
ntftlon. Every time you sell a war
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Inderpriviledged Children Given
Big Picnic Today At Hampton Park
|5n Committee Will
nsor Event For
Y oungstera.
Wren's Recreation CommitKershaw
County Civic Orwill
sponsor a gigantic picmpton
Park this afternoon,
Hoys and girls of the unpod
grouping and ranging
in 8 to IB years are invited
r this event were made at
of the committee on help
uent and underpriviledged
eld Tuesday afternoon, the
f the committee being to
tertainment and games and
ifflome fun to boys and girls
period mentioned,
ees assigned for the picnic
as follows: Bin tertainment:
ierce, John Hoover and C.
i- Pood: Miss Lillian Yates,
MoArn, Mrs. Alma Salmond
Simon Elchel. Publicity:
ond. Mrs. Perry, Mr. P. H.
1 a representative from the
he Health Department,
the afternoon games, featr^e-legged
race, halter race,
crawl, wheelbarrow race,
(1ok trot, elephant walk and
' win be offered as contests
prizes will be awarded the
ic next Tuesday the comms
to have an aduR superam
pton Park to take charge
and other entertalnrhent
ay the youngsters attending
will be provided with sandid
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ion Deadlines
-Stamp 24?1 lb. J una 80.
L? M blue ate mpe -July 7.
K, L red stamp*?June 80.
?Ump 18?g lb* Aug, 18.
IE?No. B-A ooupone?July 21.
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Judge Bellinger
Is Being Mentioned
For Supreme Court
From various quarters of the State,
Judge O. Duncan Bellinger has been
mentioned prominently for the seat
on the Supreme Court bench of South
Carolina, left vacant by the recent
death of Chief Justice Milledge Lipscomb
Bonham, of Anderson. The
Chronicle received a resolution today
from the Richland County Bar Asso-1
elation endorsing Judge Bellinger for |
the vacancy. The full text of thel
resolution is as follows
Resolution of Richland County Bar
Association Endorsing Honorable G.
Duncan Bellinger For Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court
WHEREAS, tjte late lamented Honorable
Milledge L. Bonham has departed
this life, thereby creating a
vacancy on the Supreme Court of this
State, and,
' WHEREAS, the Honorable G. Duncan
Bellinger, Judge of the Fifth Judicial
Circuit, is a man of outstanding
ability and integrity, having had
experience of more than twenty-four
years as Probate Judge of Richland
County, and of more than eight years
on the Circuit Bench of this State,
having held Court in every county of
this State, and having the courage Of
his convictions as a man and a judge; Jj
and standing for the things that ars.!
right and against the things that are
wrong; having discharged the duties
as a Judge fairly and impartially, with
no friends to reward nor enemies to i
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ANNUAL MEETING OF
RECT CROSS COUNCIL ~ ' j
The Kershaw County Camp and I
Hospital council will hold it's annual
msetlng on Tuesday, July t, at 4 p.
m? In assembly room of the Red <
Cross. '
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U. S. Flyers Get "Sky Queens"
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1'HB BRITISH SPITFIRE FIGHTER PLANE hat bean described at "Queen of the Sky." It played a vital part
in the defente of Britain in 1940. Many Spithrea were included among the 0/5 airplanea which, at hat been recently
announced,',have been a gift to the United Statea from the Britiah Royal Air Force. One hut>dr?d aixty-eight Spit*
Bret received from the Britiah were flown by American pilota in the invaaioo of North Affiog alone. Thia picture
ihowa pilot! of an American Spitbre aquadron running to their planet. <
Executive Urges Unselfish Effort To
Aid and Preserve American Way
Frank H. Heath In Annual Report
To Membership, Predicts
Continued Success
For Camden.
To the Board of Directors and
members of the Camden and Kershaw
County Chamber of Commerce.
On April 30, the present Camden
and Kershaw County Chamber of
Commer^ closed Its six and one-half
years of service as a community
organization and it is with a deep
sense of appreciation and gratitude
that I express to all members, to the
city officials of Camden, to the Kershaw
county delegation and board of
directors my sincere thanks for the
cooperation tha^ has been extended
me during these six and a half years I
have served as your executive secretary.
The Camden and Kershaw County
Chamber of Commerce went on a full
time basis December 1936, but it was
not until .February 10, 1937, that wo
began to function in established headquarters
and which, by the way, we
still occupy.
In this report of the Chamber activities
I seek to convey a brief condensed
survey of what has been accomplished
in the past year. I have
attempted to make this roport attractive
and instructive, believing it
speaks volumes to those who labored
in the task which it covers.
The Chamber of Commerce is in
every sense of the word a cooperative
organization and as such we have
attempted to show an active spirit of
cooperation in all affairs looking to
the forward progress of the community.
I hope and trust that this report
will meet with your approval.
In comparison with other Chambers
of Commerco in South Carolina and in
the southeast area, the Camden and
Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce
is an infant organization. I
feel that In the brief span of years
of Its existence that it has found
its place in the affairs of the city and
the community, gotten its feet firmly
planted and has acquired a strength
upon which it has labored, I trust,
successfully.
Camden looks to its Chamber of
Commerce for service and leadership
in activities which tend to make a
better community. The routine of the
office is ever-changing. New and unusual
problems face it dally. In the
service of cooperation In handling
these routine problems the Chamber
sees its success. This Chamber of
Commerce cooperation Is constantly
growing throughout the entire community,
making Itself felt In all
organizations such as the City council,
the County board, service clubs, the
schools, the churches, transportation
and public utility Interests, industry
and retail business, the banks and
the citizenry as a whole. I need not
say that without the help of all these
groups our efforts are impotent. Unless
we can fulfill a service to them
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Camden People Are
Invited To A Super
Show At Shaw Field
Bpmbers, Fighters, Transport
( Planes Will Take Part
In Affair.
[Camden people havb been extended
an invitation by the Shaw Field officii
Is to attend the "open house" to he
hold at this gigantic basic training
psfc't on Sunday, July 4. That many
will take advantage of this invitation
is believed certain.
The Shaw Field program will bo
one of the most elaborate ever offered
in this area. The aircraft display,
which will have In Its lineup bombers,
fighters, transport and observation
planes, has been arranged especially
for the young mien of the State
who have an Interest In aviation.
In addition planes will be flown in
formation and there will be acrobatic
flying and parachute dropping. A
dross parade of the hundreds of
cadets at the post will be another
feature.
Guides will escort guests about the
field ajjd there will bo a band concert
in progress all afternoon.
Young men who aro unable1 to furnish
their own transportation will be
given an opportunity to ride' to and
from Shaw Field in Army trucks
which will leave from six towns at 1
p. m. Sunday, stated Major Richard
C. Fadoley, chairman of the Fourth
of July program.
Trucks will leave from either the
city square or the court, house in
each of the following towns: Florence,
Darlington. Hartsville, Klngstree,
Camden and Orangeburg.
Persons living in or near these
towns should plan to be on time, because
the trucks will leave promptly
at 1 o'clock. It was also emphasized
that "first come, first served" would
be the order of the day in regard to
transportation.
Shaw Field officials have asked all
persons planning to attend the gala
event to mail a post card to the Commanding
Officer stating their Intention
of being present. This request
is being made. In order that the size
of the crowd may be determined,
r Gates to Shaw Field will open at
2 p. m. and there will be adequate
parking space for all privately owned
conveyances. Visitors will be given
an opportunity to inspect the post
with aviation cadets as their guides.
COUFVT HOU8E TO BE
CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 6
The offices of the Kershaw County
Court House will be closed Monday,
July 6, for the celebration of the
Fourth of July, which will fall on
Sunday this year.
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Wednesday, July 7, marks the sixth
anniversary of Japan's invasion of China, and
WHEREAS, The United Nations are justly prdud
of the heroic resistance of China which has known
more suffering, destruction and death than any other
country now at <war, therefore, as Mayor of the City
of Camden, I designate Wednesday. July 7, as "China
Resistance Day" and request all business houses to
display the national colors in (honor of our brave
Chinese ally.
Signed: F. N. McCorkle, Mayor.
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Camden Will Observe
Monday, July 5th As
A National Holiday
All Stores and Offices Will
Be Closed All Day
Says Chamber.
Monday. July 5, will be a holiday In
Camden.
In as much as the Fourth of July, a
national holiday, falls on Sunday this
year, the merchants and professional
men of the city have agreed to observe
the holiday on Monday.
According to the Chamber of Commerce,
the agreement to close shops
storeH and offices on this day, Is
unanimous among all the business
firms and offices.
Groceries take this ochasoln to warn
their trade that when shopping
Saturday, July 3, they should lay In
a sufficient supply of meats and
groceries to last over the two day
holiday period.
Register Rooms For
Visiting Service Men
At the Old Armory
Mrs. John S. Lindsay, who has become
"mother" to many hundreds of
soldiers who visit the service club on
Rutledge street, has been registering
rooms In the homes of citizens who
offer hospitality to the service men
who wish to remain In Camden over
tho week-end.
Last week-end eight homes offered
rooms for the Boldlers and Mrs. Lindsay
believes there are many more
people In the city who will be glad
to cooperate In this work.
All persons wishing to register
rooms are requested to contact Mrs.
Lindsay at the service club or at her
home on Lyttleton street.
The service club continues to be
a big boon to the visiting soldiers who
enjoy the hot showers and also the
various games and other entertainment
provided.
Sheriff McLeod Commended
For Activity In Vagrancy Law
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Grand Jury Requests City Officials
To Cooperate In
Enforcement.
The (Jrand Jury. In ith report to
Hon. (J. Duncan Bellinger. presiding ^
Judge of the circuit court session just
concluded In the Keralmw county
court house commends Sheriff J. II.
Mel.ood for his vigilance in prosecuting
vagrants and a request Is made
that city officials cooperate In this
same work.
The report of the sheriff in that
particular says In part: '."The sheriff's
office has endeavored to vigorously , .
enforce the law agatns^ vagrancy,
passed at the last session of the General
Assembly, which requires all
able-bodied males between tho ages
of 16 and 60 to work at least five days
each week. Ily virtue of this law und
through our efforts In enforcing it,
vagrancy Is on the wane In Kershaw
county, as evidenced by reports from
farmers and other employers of labor."
The Grand Jury also embraced In
its report a specific request that the
county treasurer have published an
Itemised report on all claims paid
for the fiscal year.
To Mr. W. A. Boykin, forman, and
gentlemen comprising the Kershaw
County Grand Jury:
The undersigned, J. H. McLood,
Sheriff of Kershaw County, bega to
submit the following report of the
activities of the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff,
and Rural Police officers of Kershaw
County for the period beginning
July 1, 1942, and ending June 28, $
1943:
. 19 persons have been arrested,
charged with violation of the liquor
16 violators of the vagrancy law
have been arrested, tried, convicted,
and sentenced.
11 liquor stills and 1,660 gallons of
mash or beer In process of fermentation
havo been destroyed.
The Rural Officers have regularly
patrolled their districts; havo attended
public gatherings, especially negro
churches, and havo been present at
all school closings, both white and
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Camden Will Observe
Tribute To China
Wednesday, July 7
Mayor Asks That All Flags Be
Displayed On That
Occasion.
Elsewhere In this issue is a proclamation
from Mayor F. N. McCorkle,
designating Wednesday, July 7, as
"China Resistance Day."
This day marks the sixth anniversary
of Japan's invasion of China.
The Chinese and their allies in the
United Nations are justly proud of
the heroic resistance of China, which
has known more suffering, destruction,
and death than any other country
now at war.
By the request of the Mayor, Camden
will observe "China Resistance
Day" with the display of the national
flag in front of all business
houses and from all flag staffs. The
clergy of the city will make mention
3 of the anniversary in their sermons
next Sunday.
Disposition of
Criminal Cases
fhii Session Kershaw County
Criminal Court
The following cases were disposed
of this week in criminal Oouyt,( Kertthnw
conntv:
William 8owell, charged with murder.
Convicted of manslaughter. Sentence
has not been passed as The
Chronicle goes to press.
Celveland Harris, charged with assault
and battery. Defendant pled gullty.
Sentence: six months and one
year probation.
H. E. Granthom, charged with violation
of the liquor law. Convicted.
Sentence: eighteen months and three
years probation.
Ben R. Galloway, charged with violation
of the liquor law. Disposition:
pled guilty and paid, a fine of $160.
Walter Melton (alias Buddy "Melton),
charged with forgery on three
different charges. Defendant pled
guilty and was given three years on
each charge. Sentences to run concurrently;
therefore defendant wiH
serve only three years.
George Covington, charged with assault
and battery. Defendant pled
guilty and was sentenced to serve for
one year. .. r
Gertrude Granthom, charged with
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Passengers In Near Panic As Police
Draw Guns To Arrest Negro On Bus
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Camden Police Stage Thriller
On U. S. No. 1 West of
City Limits.
Passengerm on nn Atlantic Gvoyhound
bus leaving Camden nt 3:55
o'clock Sunday afternoon, were fearstricken
when the loaded vehlclo was
halted a mile west of the Camden
city limits while polico officers with
drawn guns surrounded tho bus and
took into custody a negro named M.
C. Johnson, ago 21, wanted on charges
of house breaking and grand larceny.
Johnson, who had sought to baffle
the police, had boarded the Greyhound
a mile west of the city en route to
Columbia, Chief of Police Alva Rush,
who had anticipated such a ruse, was
in a police car with Officers Mahoney,
Sheheen and Clyburn, trailing the bus
and about a milb beyond whore the
negro had boarded, the police car
closed in, stopped the bus and surrounded
It with drawn guns.
Johnson, seeing the game was up,
sought to squeeze through one of the
windows of the bus, but when he saw
an officer with drawn revolver, waitlng
on the outside, quietly submitted
to arrest by the police chief.
Johnson is charged with breaking
into and robbing the Dunlap Service
Station at Broad and York streets,
In this city, the Puritan Lunch on
Sumter street In Columbia, and Martin
Roberta' lunch at 1318 Hampton
street In Columbia. The Roberts'
Lunch Room robbery occurred id
April, the Dunlap- robbery here on
June 21 and the Puritan Lunch robbery
In Columbia last Saturday night.
At the Roberts' -stand cash to the
amount of $250 was taken, at the
Dunlap place $46 and 24 caTbona of
cigarettes were missing while at the
Puritan stand $50 in caah and six cartons
of cigarettes were missing.
When Johnson was dragged from
the bus Sunday afternoon the police
found $37 and four cartons of cigarettes
In his possession.
? Johnson will face arraignment here
this week. When he completes whatever
punishment is meted out here,
he will be turned over to the Columbia
authorities.
Johnson resides at 813 Broad street
here, Jnit two doors form the Dunlap
Station which he II alleged to &a
robbed.
_ Aim RAID WARNING 8IGNAU8 -rr
.' Blue elgnal (steady blast) dim ?4
you t light*; red eigne I (wavy blast)
complete 'blackout; blue eignal
(ateady blaat) return to dlmout
statue. Walt for alUrtoar (white
signal) before turning on bright
lights.
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