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. 4. . „..i- ■ ” yy T' * y ^ ‘ ■'t- . PAGE TWO THE CAMDBli CMWOWtCH« CAMDtW, SOUTH CAPOLIWA, PWIDAY. MAY B, 1B44 Camden Girl Hears fVom Husband In Axis Prison Camp Wateree Power Plant News Items Lieut Victor Marturano Wat Shot Down When Orer Germany. Mrs. Rosalie Marturano, a switch, board operator at the Camden - ex change of the Southern Bell Tele phone company^ was all smiles Friday morning. The reason—she had Just received H letter from a German prison camp and it came from Lieut. Victor Mar- turano. who had been reported mlss- Ing The monthly meeting of the Wat eree Home Demonstration club was held at the borne of Mrs. J. C. Hoff man, Mrs. Arnold presiding. Devo tional by Mrs. Glenn Branham. Mrs Joseph Bell Ihve an Interesting ;alk^ Mrs. Oscar Smyrl also gave an Inter esting talk,. Mrs. Pearl Fond waa hostess for the afternoon, and was as sisted by Mrs. Hoffman In serving a salad course. The club* adjourned to meet with Miss Fewell some time in May. Mr. end Mrs. Lane Patrick of Ham let, N. C.; returned home Saturday after spending sometime with Mr. and Mrs. Karren Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mathis of guests In action. ' Bishopville, were guests Sunday of -Mrsr Marttmmor «hw used tn-he ^^^and Mrs. James Huggtesr Miss Rosalie Jordan of 916 Fair St., Seaman, first class, Charles Ham- this city, but she became Mrs. Victor mond has returned to New York after Marturano last July 3, at Rapid City, spending several days with his par- South Dakota. Her husband had ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hammcnd. been an aviation cadet at the South- James McCaa and James Huggins Urges Post-War Planning; Also Some Job ^ogram Retiring Chamber Ezecuthre SubmiU Annual Report To Chamber. of ern Aviation school here and It was at that time that he met Miss Rosalie, who really has iJlenty on the ball In looks and personality. Lieut. Marturano left American shores for overseas duty last Sept. The letter that the postman are expected to leave soon to enter some branch of the armed forces. several words deleted by censor). All the boys got out O.K. Will write a letter when we get to permanent brought camp. Let mother know. Don’t wor- In his annual report to the directors the Chamber of Commerce, Frank H. Heath, retiring secretary, stressed the need of post-war thinking and planning and also urged that consid eration be given to projects -tiiat wtti take care of the employment of men and women who will be returning to Camden and Kershaw county at the ciose-of-the war. He said in part: “Having served-4he Canidea—and Kershaw county Chamber of Com merce as executive secretary since February 1, 1937, and in view of the fact that I am not offering for re- election at the organization meeting in May there are certain facts and observations which I would like to pass along for your study and con- Tommy ffitchcock A Great Sportsman Makes the Sacrifice WAC Officer Is Seeking Girls Here FamcMU Polo Ace, Well-Known In Camden, Killed In England. 'The tragic death of Tommy Hitch cock, famed polo ace from Aiken, was a genuine shock to Cyril Harrison, former Camden pole star and coach, now in the United States Coast Guard. “1 had the good fortune to -faww him and play polo with and against him for some years,” said Harrison. “Tommy wanted to get into the fight as always and was as usual on to Mrs. Marturano Friday was dated ry. Love, Vic." Febmary M ami came through with-' ‘‘it would be so much nicer if Vlc- out only one line being deleted by t^o tor were coming home, but I am so German censor. On the letter was the happy to know that he Is alive, even message “Just a word to let you know though a prisoner In Oermapy,” de- 1 am okeh. We were sboi down (wext clar^ Rosalie. a0»0pp000»0»»00<»00000»0<i0000000iftp0p»00000000p009p000« This is NATIONAL BABY WEEK Start the "Little Ones” off RIGHT with our Fresh Pasteurized MILK! MILK is good for both old and young—It is nature^s best food ... Drink Milk daily from our dairy. :: Tbe beat milk doesn’t come from cows—it comes from Camden Dairies Phone 66S For Your Milkman 1024 Broed Street — — -rr Camden, S. C« WHY -t The telephone bnsinesa is deep in the war- end getting deeper aU the time. farther American forces advanee, the more ewitchboards, wire and telephones diey need. And folks at home seem to want more, too. Since the National Defense program started In we hare sappUed the needs of Army, Navy^I^hw prodneers and most others. In aU, Sonthem has increased die number of tde* phones in service by over half a The equipment to do this eame from reserves diat are about used an. No more can be made for dvilian nse. That’s vAy wo can’t fill orders as fasl^ os we’d Ukew Bat we’re doing all we can to servo as many as possible as, soon as possible by— filfcjy mkmm b ab* CanvMtiag OiiafWfa^ fefcfaa If yon avo osm af dioee who sre waidng, wo’d liko yon to haaow wo want your patronage and vdR take con of your needs at the 4arBest possiila Simm BeuTeuniie hi ToEiiin Ciunii lasaBaasATsa «ideratk>n. Since the Chamb^ of Commerce is the voice and guide for tbe business and professional people of our nation and since our nation is from an eco nomic standpoint a nation of busi ness people, its immediate puriKwe is to endeavor to get across to each member the part we must play In the futui'e of our city and nation. Compared to "tbe sacrifice our men in the armed forces are making, there Is too little that we at home can do. am convinced of the fact that if these men come home and find that we have neglected to plan afid work for the maintenance and progreas of our city and nation as they knew it when they left, we will be rightfully condemned for out failure to keep faith. “It seems to me that it is very necessary that during the ensuing year your, organization should make plans of a post-war nature and par- tfie re-employment of Lleot Wilma Key, lalslon officer for •the WACs in South Carolina, was In the city Monday In the Interest of the reemiting campaign now being car ried ont to awell the ranks of this unit. Lieut. Key stressed the fact <hat there is imperative need for more WACs. Girls Interested may secure leaflets describing the activities of the unit by calling at the Chronicle office. It is Interesting to note that there are 239 different Jobs front which to choose and each one is interesting to a marked degree. Another interesting feature is that tbe enlistee may choose for her initial assignment any Army station within the service command. the wlMlng side,” continued Hanrl-. son. “How* i^rtunaie polo was lojsubject of course to-army-needs, have had such a leader.” Mr. Harrison sent the Chronicle an article which appeared In the New York Herald Tribune last week and which he states is a fitting tribute to a really great person. He was well- known in Camden and bad many friends here. ticularly the re-employment or our men and women who will be returning to our community after the war. It is a big Job but it is a Job that must he done. Public works projects should be worked out so that these returning service groups may be employed in the oarryiag out of game. It la gratl- fying to note that in many cities and towns a program of this character has been started. Camden needs side walks, it has need of more sewers, both sanitary and storm. The strong est kind of an effort must be made to bring industry here, but to do this. It will be necessary to provide*'bulld- IngB nf facilities of this char rooms for many hundred^ of new comers and visitors to the city. There have been but a few days that the office was not called (upon to assist from two to a dozen or more new comers get located. Most of them were here because of the aviation school. * Even on Sundays your secre tary waa called out to locate homes for these visitors. “The dehydration plant, now one of the most flourishing of Camden’s In dustries, was brought here largely through the efforts of the Chamber. “Assisted the “farmers and cotton buyers In Ironing out the cotton- weigher situation. •“rhe Chamber was responsible for the Sarsfield housing project. "Gave Camden publicity to vcores of newspapers and some of the lead ing magazlnee. Including the Social Spectator, the outstanding resort tna- gazide In New York. “A number of excellent contacts were made with groups Interested In bringing Industry to Camden. In prac tically every instance the project In volved securing a suitable building and sufficient labor factors which the office was unable to secure. There are Okra In the Victory Garden Okra, like cotton, is % «-am plant It is one vegeUble that'w den la complete without Carolina. It is very subject to todes or root knot, and for thst it does not thrive in ^ spots. Other than that, U u the easiest vegetables to produces until froet It ig ofi^’ ed on clean land at a rich a ditch or branch, where ^ does not bother it Tliere k into small trees and rpodm^' fusely. ’Time of planting aS The way to keep weeds and out of the garden is never w ? start Cultivate often and Ifa^* ways cultivate^ter;ever raiata fhe «ro«nd ia-iiry enough:^ acter resulted In the loss of a number of Industries during the past year. By that I meen that had we had suit able buildings for industries seeking to locate In this part of the south, we could have secured occupants with out any effort whatsoever. “Down in Charleston the business and professional people have already subscribed over 150,000 for the pro motion of new enterprisee. That does not necessarily mean building of new buildings for industrial concerns, but it means public improvement work in a larger measure. “From my own personal association with the men who have been on my directorate I know there are contacts which can, be utilized successfully. But It la going to take time and patience. 'T have enjoyed" the" aasocTarroiT with the men of Camden and vicinity are hard to get who have worked with me during the years I have been In charge of the Chamber of Commerce. I think that In the past several years I have been Impressed with the fact that most of these men are marching and serving on the home front, that they realize that they are In Class 1-A so far as community service is concerned. ^ “May 1 prevail upon your time and patience to point out that In the years that have elapsed, since I took over as executive secretary the member ship of the Chamber has steadily in creased and last year we reached a high peak. This, year the Indicatioiia were that a new high would be estab lished. “Activities of the Chamber the past year featured an .increase In the mem bership and participatton in prac-' tirally every community project. ’ The office maintained a rental de partment which was instrumental In securing bousea, apartments. and State. Theatre KERSHAW, S. C. FRIDAY, MAY 5 ’’RIDING HIGH” with Dot- Lamour and Dick Powell SATURDAY, MAY 6 “WAGON TRACKS WEST” Wild BUI Elliott and Gabby Hayes MAY 6, 10:30 Show SAT., ’’HENRY ALDRICH HAUNTS A HOUSE” Jimmy Lydon and Charlie Smith MON.-TUES., MAY S-9 ’’IN OLD OKLAHOMA” with John Wayne and Martha Scott WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 “SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH” with BasO Ratkboaa and Nigel Brace THURS.-FR1., MAY 1142 “THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN CREEK” Eddie Blacken and Betty Hatton t Matinee 80c— Night 86c--4?liildren Under 12 Ybus of Age, 12e. several projects now hanging fire, one of which is of very large proportions and which your Chamber has worked for over four years. It Is my hope that this project may materialize, for If It does. It will offset the financial returns of the aviation school to the city several fold. As your president explained- to 3^ at Mf. MdK&ln explained-to yon at a previous meeting, he and the secre tary were pledged to silence by the men who are working on the project, and who are directly connected In an executive way with the matter. “The office has a file showing let ters from Senators Maybank and Smith and Congressman Richards hi reply to letters sent from this office in regard to the airport situation I f^el that our representatives will utilize every means to secure some project to take the place of the aimy aviation school. “The Chamber has worked with the other chambers of commerce In the State on matters pertaining to the general welfare of the state in gen eral. —Chamber-has asslated . ln.-all the war fund drives, the Red Cross drive and In general has been the hub of much activity for the entire community. . —- “I want to express my appreciation to you members of the hoard for your cooperation and your friendship to me. I am sorry that matters have turned out as they have, for I dislike to see the Chamber discontinued and hope from the bottom of my liueart that some steps can be devised to maintain it. I am leaving the Cham ber program in Camden with the kind est of ffeellngs toward my board mem bers. .My wish Is for your continued success and good health. "Frank H. Heath." Buy War Bonds and Stamps WE ARE PROUD of the accomplishments of the textile workers of South Carolina riuring this war emergency and of tho splendid increased production in wiy goods which faithfulneite and patriotic spirit .has made possible. NEVER BEFORE in the history of our industry has there been such a spectacular increase in cotton goodi* sucN a transfer from non-essential to essentui products and such a spirit of cooperation be- tween employer and employee in throwing all of America’s textile resources into the winning of a war. It is a redord to which we may all look back through the years to come with great pride gnd satisfaction. ESSENTIAL TEXTILES I This record has been made possible by our com bined realization that cotton, next to steel is the wear’s most easential product ai^I that all have been vital to our cause in supplying our armed forces, our allies, the countries which we have liberated, and essential civilian neces sities. From the demands made upon our in. dustry by the Quartermaster Corps and by the War Production Board it is clearly appareat that our responsibilities dn the war are tremfL dous. Furthermore, we are just getting starts We have a long distance yet to go. . IN MEETING THIS EMERGENCY the industry needs the continued eoopentioa o£ all the people, the workers, manacenait, the farmers, the m&rchants, the tndujjtty^ around us, the ministers, the edacatori, flobl^ officials, in fact every man, woman and eWd. ESPECIALLY YOU. * listen in on ’’Textile ^lecial,” over stations in your vicinity. stations lor- tvfice-weekly series. radio broadcsib See prdgraan if Write for vbooyet, , ’’ESSENTIAL COTTON TEXTILES” free on request. COnON MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION «( S. C OJNTON, SOUTH CAROUNA HSCinTS... CAKES... PASTRIES ^ lAKID WITH THE FAMOUS (^Mticlucl ^aLie-^edeJ. ADLUH FLOUR t \ " MflM 9sd OltfrflwM ftf . Allen Bros. Milling 6o. 'SnMfllXM, s. C. COLlMiA. S. C