Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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v V > 0 News From Bethune Miss DniscllU Ratcliff who it now employed at the Navy Yard In Charleston, .was ote of the official attendants at the launching of the ship. LSM 556, In Charleston April 10. Capt. and Mrs. Van L>. Smith, Mrs. L. W. Hinhee and Mr. and Mm. J. W. Smith of Chmden, were dinner guesU Monday eTenins of Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Tidwell. LaV^~Tldwett. who is now om ployed whh the Eastern Air lines in Miami, Fla., is visitlnff his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Tidwell. Francis Jorman, USN. and Mrs. Jer. man of Deland, Fla., are Tisiting rela- tlTes here. Sgt. S. B. Padgett and Mrs. Padgett of Camp Atterbury, Ind., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Padgett, Sr. W. A. McDowell, butcher on USS • St, Olof, and Mrs. McDowell of Charleston, spent the week-end here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W A. McDowell and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. ‘ Ratcliff. W. A. has Just returned from a trip to Liverpool, Eng. .Mrs. J. P. Rethune and little son of Charleston, are visiting Mrs. Be- thune’s parents, Mr. and Mm. C. L. Mays. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Mays were Mr. and Mrs. Nell Johnson of Blaney, Mr, and Mrs. Per cy Mays and children of Camden, Mr. 1 and Mrs. Buck Gathlngs of Darling ton. - Miss Sue Hilton of Charleston spent the week-end here with her mother. Mm. Bernice Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. Harold King of Charleston and Blshopville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mm. M. O. King. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mm. D. M. Mays were Mr. and Mrs. Sadley King and children of Moncks Comer, Mr. and Mrs. Mark King of Andemon, ^ and Mrs. Ix)ulse Etheridge and Mrs. Kate Barrlnean of Columbia. Week-end guests of Mm. J. N. Me- I.eurin were J, N.. McLaurin of Charleston, Mm. John Nell McLaurin and children of Columbiav and Mr. and Mrs. Pascal McLaurin and chil dren of Asbehoro, N. C. Mr. and Mm. Boyd O’Bryan and little son of Oreelyville, spent the week-end with Mm. O’Bryan’s mother, Mrs. Margaret Marvin. Mrs. Hugh Witherspoon of Mayes- Tille spent mothem day here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Yar borough. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mm. 8. R. Padgett wAre Mr. and Mm. C. C. Padgett of Camden, Mr. and Mm. Erneet McLaughlin and Mr. and Mm. ^Lonnie McLaughlin of Klngstree. ' ‘^m. Dewey Boykin of Blshopvtlle, spent the week-end with her mother^ Mrr. Amanda McKiBDdh. ' The Preebyterlan Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at the church. Rev. W. L. Baker had charge of the Bible Study. The program was in charge of Mm. R. C. Campbell. White Streaaea Coordination la Buildiaf of the State Regulations On Air Raid Signals Are. Rescinded No More Wailittf’ Sirens To Throw, the Community Into Darkness -SSSSSSkM Receives Commission mOAY. MAY It. iHt (Continued from fimt page) veloped.” ’“The future of this state la ex tremely bright, but great opportuni ties always Involve commensurate re- R-U-AWAPE ? SLOTH IHtSUOWtSTANO THE MOST HELPLESS AND OCPENBLLLSSOr ANIkiALE.n WILL KANG FOR MOOW IN THIS POSITION.^ tin time of bereavement, don 't be] ’hoee! alow about telephoning us. Thoeel whom we have Mrved know that although our prices are most mod erate, no dotail is overlooked, no consideration spared. We feel it a pemonsi reeponeiblllty to 'fulfil your every wish. rUNERAL HOME PMOHL 103 CAMDlN.se “TVelt, fbel-^ wflT'be'^nd'more cbaetal dimout and air-raid protection regu lations. No mere will the air-raid sirens scattered about the city, give their piercing call for “lights out’’ and ’’lights on.’’ Probably the neit time they sound it will be when Japan bows to the fury of the United Nations’ attack. And according to the forecastera that should come this year, some even looking for the collapse of the Nips within six to eight weeks Now that the fury of the attack of the United States air forcee, marines and navy has backed the Japs against the wall, the arrival of the big fleet of planes of the Royal Air Force and the battle wagons of John Bull on the scene, a kpockout punch may he expected at any time. The Russian Bear is believe^ to be sharpening his claws and In readiness to spring at the Japs at any time. John C. Langford Among Graduates At tJ. S. Academy Will Graduate On June 6 After Completion of * 3-Year Course John Clyhum Langford, son of John Langford of this city, and Mrs. C. E. Roineau of Midfields plantation, Boy kin, is among the South Carolinians to gmdnmte from the United States Academy at Annapolis on June 6, ac cording to a Washington dispatch. War coDditiona having reduced the normal four-year cpurae of instruc tion to three, the present graduating class Is the sixth to be graduated since 1»41.. A bachelor of science degree will he conferred upon each graduate in the class, which is composed of l,04t men- 'Those qualified In all respects will be • commissioned ensigns In the line of the reguUr Navy and a limited number will be commissioned as sec ond lieutenants In the Marine corps. . Since arriving In England eight Those who dp not nieel all the pbysi- monthi ago, Clyburn has traveled cal requirementa will be commission ed in the Naval reserve or In the Supply corps. ^uth Oeurollnians in the class In addition to Langford are: William Patrick Cantwell, Jr., of Charleston, Robert EJrvln McCall of Charleston, William Eugene Simpson of Cbarleeon, Arthur Forreat Jacobus of Columbia, William Middleton Webb of Columbia. James Johnson Simpson of Dillon, William Rlon Bonham of Greenville, Justin Edward Langille, 3rd. of Greenville, Franklin Smith, Jr., of Greenville, Marshall Trammell Maya of Greenwood. '’Thomas Bunyan Watt, Jr, of Hartsvllle, Harold Wein berg Jacobs of Klngstree, Thomson Quarles Johnston of Spartanburg, and McFaddln Moise^ of Sumter. Hero of Irwin Is Awarded Promotion Mrs. W, J. .Mayfield received a mpther’tj day gift which she will prize throughout her life. It was a telegram informing her of the promotion of her son, ‘Daniel Miller, from the rank of Commander to that of Captain. Captain Miller, It will be recalled, was In command of the Destroyer Irwtn, which came into the spotlight of fame through the daring and clever seamanship of Its skipper and saved many lives when the Carrier I'rinceton was strnck by a Jap bomb. sponsibiliUes. It la my conviction therefore,’* the Seaboard official con cluded, “that the people of South Carolina will play a vital part In bringing about that kind of peacetime conversion which will result In a healthy, well balanced economy for their state and the nation at large.’’ Himself a native of this state, the rail official was bom in Marlon ’coun ty‘and is a graduate of Clmnson col lege. He served as an officer In the United States army during World war 1 and has been associated with the Seaboard for 22 years. Prior to his present appointment, Mr. White head ed the railroad's Industrial develoie mewt department and. In that capacity enjoyed intimate contact with the agricultural, commercial and indus trial life of the Southeast with whose problems he is unusually well ac quainted. NOTICE Don’t ruin your tires. Biing them to us and let us repair and recap them. rr WILL BE A LONG TIME BEFORE YOU CAN GET NEW ONES. We Guarantee Our Work Garkson Tire Service -a. LIEUT BILL BUCKLEY William F. Buckley, Jr.-, of Camden and Sharon. Conn., was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army of the /United States upon successful compittiop of the Officer Candidate course st the Infantry school at Fort Bennlng, Ga.. Saturday. Lt. Buckley ir the eon of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Buckley of Camden agd Sharon. Both hi# father and mother, also a sister. Miss Jane Buckley, were present at the graduation Saturday. The new lieutenant was inducted in the Army August 10, 1944, and served with the 18th Trailing Battal ion at Camp Wheeler, before-going td Officer Candidate school four months ago. He held the jank of private be fore being commissioned. Lt. Buckley is a graduate of Mill- ^brook school at Mlllbrook, N. Y. and attended the University of Mexico at Mexico City. Lt. Buckley, accompanied by his parents and sister, arrived in Camden last Sunday and after a few days at Kamschatka, went to New York. He returns today and next week goes to Camp Gordon at Augusta, -Ga. Bin Clyburn Is Now A Yeoman William H. Clyburn, 29, whose wife, Mrs. Marguerite Clyburn, and their 8- year-old daughter. Sandra, live pn 8. Matson St., Kershaw, is now serving as a yeoman, third class, with the Navy in England. through moet of southwn England, Including London. He says that the impressioDs usually made by thd his toric sights upon newcomers to the large city, were overshadowed In his case, by a couple of near misses by the bull bombs. Prior to entering the Navy^ in Dec.. 194S, Clyburn attended Kershaw High school, and waa later employed by the Georgia Railroad, In Augusta, Ga.' Lewis S. Spears Dies Near Kershaw Lewis S. Spears, 76, passed away Tuesday at his home- In the P ovh dence section of Kershaw county. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. B-'ssie Nolan Spears; four sons and four daughters, Bennie Spears and Oscar Spears of Lancaster; Lee Spears of the home; Fred Spears of Camden; Rosie Belle Speers of the home; Mrs. Heyward Glllls, Mrs. Lt nwood , Con nor and Mrs. Heyward Neely, nil of Lancaster' Funeral services were held at four o’clock Wednesday afternoon from Providence Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. James Outen, assisted by the Rev. Matthew Rahon ana the Rev, F. 8. Robinson. Interment was in the church yard. Do. Leaking Ceilings Ruin Your Day? IF SOy mn «xp«ct re^tnf- Unf or ro-roofing job U what you want. Don’t pvt np withrf ruinod ceilinga any ^longer I It*a cheapar Sn. the long run to bawe the roof redone. A repreaentatire will call at your home and give a free estimate. No obligation. JOHNS-MANVILLE AP. PROVED ROOFER. NO DOWN PAYMENT. NECESSARY. • SEE — M.E. FORTE PIiomBSW Bethesda Presbyterian Church A, Douglaj. McArpjt . - Church school at 10 a. m, ‘Morning worship at 11:16. Lyttleten Street Methodist nlfeiY r. XdiinrsrTsit^ Church school at 10 a. m. Mdrnhic worship at 11:16 a. m. Grace Episcopal Church Maurice Clarke, D4)-, Rector Holy communion at s a. m. Church school at 10 a. m. 11:16 a. m. Thanksgiving service for victory In Europe. Young people's meeting at 7 p. m. Vestry meeting at 8 p. m. Beech High school Wednesday nIghL wffl be Jhe gnest of R*, May 30. While at Myrtle B^h he pastor of the Methosit’-v' —— M| First Baptist Church J. B. Caston, Pastor. M. M. Rahon. Associate Pastor Church school at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11:16 a. m. B. T. U. at 7:16 p. m. Evening worship at 8:30 p. m. Prayer service Wednesday, at 8:80 p. m. The public is extended s cordial In vitation to attend each of the sej^ces. Collins To Be Main Speaker Rev. Henry F. Collins, grand master of Ancient Free Masons of South' Carolina, and pastor of the Methodist church at Camden, will deliver the commencement address at 'Myrtle mnninmiiiiiimiiiniiB COMING ATTRACTIONS • Haiglar Theatre < Corner Broad and Rutlsdge Sts. FRIDAY-SAT., MAY 18-19 *’THE PINTO BANDIT’ With Dave (Tex) O’Brien A Jim Newlll Chapter 11 ’’Zorro’s BUck Whip” ‘v Also Comedy MbN.-TUK.^ MAY 21-22^ Now it can be’ told! When the Yanks Bombed Tokyo! “THE PURPLE HEART’ Paths News WED.-THURS., MAY 23-24 A G. I. Joe, Home on Leave “THE MAN WHO WALK ED ALONE” David' O’Brien and Kay Aldridge Chapter 6 “Brenda Starr, Rq>ort«r” ' Paramount News nnHi^yiiiigiiiiiiw^ AUTOMOBILES No and not for a long time yet But we have a Brand New POWQt PLANT to replace your old worn out motor and you will need one to puM you through. We have.... SKILLED MECHANICS ... I. to do. your job right ha Our stock includes both complete new Engine Assemblies and new Engine Block Packages; a full line of Parts and Accessories for aU Chrysler Products . • • also some beautiful patterns in Seat Covers, Better visit our shop today and see what your “Old Bos” needs. We ise you prompt service. STOGNER MOTOR CO. Mi 'Good service costs no moreT PHONE 870 128 E. DeKALB STREET SINCE THE WAR IN EUROPE IS FINISHED ELECTRIC APPLIANCES are being manufactured On a Liinited Scale ★ We invite you to come in and register on our priority regu lation book for any of the following items: •Electric Refrigerator •Electric Range •Electric Water Heater •Electric Washer and Ironer •Automatic Washers •Automatic Dish Washer •Electric Ironer •Electric Heating Pad •Electric Vacuum Cleaner •Electric Percolator •All other Electric Afh pliances •All types of Commercial Refrigeration FUEL OIL appliances emmuiu FuimiTiiiiE a FLOYD H. BOYUN, Mkr. _ PHONE YOUR KELVDiATOR AND DUO-THERM DEALER