Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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»AQI TWO THBJ^M0KI^«R0NICU^CM|DI^ •OUTN CAinUNA, FRIPAY, AUGUST 10, IfW tkipp*!^* One of tbe oddeet feature# of the J^ational League race tbl# year i# the Jinx that the Cub# appear to have ca«t on the Clncy Rede. The ^ two hATo met fifteen time# ' thia eeaeon up to this writing and the _Cnb« have won every game. • • • • Sumter baaebaU tana aupported their Junior Legion team in a laud able manner. In the game last week when the Qameoocka fel^ apart at the Beams and dropped the final and de ciding game In the lower state titl^ series to the Columbia kids by a 14 to !> score the fans stuck to them to the last Inning—or should 1 say to the last out And believe it or not, there were over 5.000 paid admissions to that game. » • • • • A number of the Iwal Legion Rost members have suggeeled that this corner campaign for a memorial stadium in which a floe football arena and a baseball plant would be Includ ed, the fields to be lighted by an adequate system of lights. • • • * We like thf memorial stadium Idea, but we, certainly are not going to voice any hurrahs.for any project tba^ would place such a plant in or even near the present football and baseball plant. The experience over a period of years with vandals who run riot In that part of the city has convinced us that if a new recreational area is considered, that It be located in some other section of the city. • • • * * One of Ihe best locations in our humble opinion is the area known gs the Seaboard polo field. Much can be said of a favorable nature for this loeatUm. At least one could enjoy the grid games without baring to breath the aroma wafted from the city garbage dump. The laxy floating clouds of smoke from the burning garbage did not add any'W the already bad vlsl- blltty of the football field. And there lan’t any argument when one states that (be odor Is not at all like that from' a floweb garden. - * - ■ - , Yes. we like the Idea of a memorial staidhun as a poet war project—but for Heaven's take, locate It In the right place. the Laurinburg, N. C., Junior Legion team. He quoted tome of tbe^Lan- miburg fans as declaring the borne boys had'the best Legion team in the nation and were headed for the state title. That was before the series started with Shelby. And what Bhel- by did to the Laurinburg boys was plenty. Is our face red? • • • « The Shelby, N. C., Junior Legion team won the North Carolina state title by defeating the highly touted Laurinburg Scota four straight, the fourth game being a 7 to 0 whitewash win for ^the Clevelanders. Shelby now enters the regional playoffs in Sumter,, starting Aug. 14. against the winners of the state honors in Vl^ ginla, South Carolina and ennessee. • • • • Woodruff defeated the Columbia Caps last Thursday night at Wood ruff in 4be opening game of the South Carolina title series 1 to 0. Ilirongs Flock To Home Stare.. On Opening Day IV'E W . -jjf Hnndaome N«w Fopd Shop la Jammad With Eager Shoppers Furniture Firm Has Shown Much Growth In Years Handsome New Store of Caro lina Company C^pleted September 1 • • • • Hundreds of Camden and Kerahaw boys are coming home from the war and if we know them, they are going to be sport-minded. They will want Roftbaii, baseball, football, tennis, etc. They've been around and have seen what other places have and will not imderitand why the so-called .sport center of the south should lack these things. These boys who used to play football, baseball and softball are going to demand Junior Legion base ball and they’ll want a well-lighted baseball field for night games. • • • « If you think I’m Just popping off to fill column space—wait and see. And don’t say we didn’t tell you Those O. I. lads are going to Jerk the town out of the sport doldrums that it has been stagnating in and put it right back on the map. •k • • • If any of you boys overseas, in Ger many, in tlie South Pacific, or any where else where the going is tough, agree with me. drop me a line will you. I know that hundreds of you lads read the Skipper’s sport com ment. I.,et’B have some comment from Drop me a line and let me know you how you feel about the future of Imseball, softball, tennis and other sports in the old home town. • • • • One day last week a Charlotte, N T^e furniture retail establishment known as the Carolina Furniture Co., the company being Mr. and Mrs. Floyd H. Boykin, has purchased the U T. Branham Furniture company on South Broad street , and temporarily will operate it (n the present quarters on the west side of the street. As soon as the remodeling work now being done in the double building owned by the Carolina Furniture-com pany is completed, the stock of the Branham store will be moved there. The growth of the Carolina furni ture company dates from a little over six years ago and in the short space of the half doxen years the business has increased at. an amaxlng rate.. Extensive building operations have been'in progreas at the property now owned by the Carolina company. A handsome new plate gMs front, a complete renovation of the interior of the building has erased the unsightly appearance of the property and It la now one of the most modem in the business area. At the rear of the store building Mr. Boykin is building a brick structure 70* by 100 feet in size In which he-will house his cabinet sod repair departments. In addition to handling new and used furniture the company speclal- izes in all kinds of electrical equip ment and appliances and have the agency for the Duo-Therm and Frlgl- dalre equipment. The Carolina Furniture company expects to have their new- store com pleted and in readiness to meet old and new customers by 8ept. 1. There may have been formal opw- logs of business establishments In Camden In the past but none carried more public interest and enthoalasm than that in evidence at the debut of the handsome new quarters of the Home Store and the Shealey market. Astonishing progress In closing up the final structural details was in evi dence during the several days pre- ceedlng the opening Friday morning. And everything was in readiness with the exception of the awning on Broad street. A large crowd had gathered In front of the store before the door was opened. This was the signal for a concerted ,rush by the eager shoppera to inspect the store and take advant age of the specials advertised for the day. Treasure trove in the shape of Dux washing powder and genuine Ivory soap went like hot cakes and the sup ply soon was exhausted. But this did not deter the late comers whQ*.toaded up with other bargain features. Crate after crate of bananas was opened and it seemed as If everybody in Cam den was seeking the tempting fruit. ' Tbe management was complimented hundreds of times during the day by admiring customers. Tbe Innovation of the lighted vegetable-and fruit rack with tbe plate glass mirror back grounds—quhe metropolitan in fsct— came in for many “Oh’s” and Ab’s.” Representatives of the Home Store company were on hand Joining with the army of clerks in looking after the demands of tbe customjsrs. Me.^srs. Cooper and Shealey grinned happily as they looked at the milling throng. Later both gentlemen de clared that the opening far exceeded their fondest expectations. Camden people are Justly proud oi tbe new Home Store, as It tt as at- tractive as the best to be found any where in tbe state. Leonard J. Hasty, son of Mr. sad Mrs. WUllam,P- Hasty, of Camden, route 2, his b^n promoted to a chief warrant officer. He ia now serving with the 51st Battalion in the South Pacific. The public relations office of the army ajr field at i^ote, Texas, has. Just issued Ai Interesting picture 'which shows a 8-29 combat crew that has Just completed the final stage training at this Second Air Force field. Included in the ten men group shown in the picture is Lt. William G. Major, Jr., qf tblp city. but', Is to be trgssferred to a naval unit afloat or to another shore sta tion at once. Sgt John B. Whitley of York St who has been In service In* Italy for the past 35 months, has arrived by air at the Mimi Army Air field and Is pdw clearing that ATC Caribbean division hub for Camp Blanding and a reception center nearer home. Sgt. Marion O. Canthen, who at tended the Kershaw High school and was a member of the Hanging Rock R. Senlgo, Sr. Methodist church, has been assigned as an engineer gunner with the 312th. Bombardment group, a 20-bomber unit of tbe Fifth Air force In the Philip pines. Sgt. Cautben received his wings at Fort Myers. Fla. Cpl. John R. Senlgo has recently returned from overseas and is now spending a 30-day fnrloagh with his wife, the former Dorothy Owens, of this city. They will leave Monday for Auburndale, Maas., io visit Cpl. Senigo*8 parents,,' Mr. and Mrs. John Samuel Miller, steward’s mate, 2nd class. Is aboard the U8S John Land in the Pacific. The John Land has helped tbe navy trsnsfiort pile up an enviable record during the past year, carrying over 10,000 marines and sol diers into Invasions from Saipan to Iwo Jima. T^otice Dr. Reece of this city, will speak to men in Adult Men’s BIMe class room. First Baptist church, next San- day morning at 10 o’clock. All men of the city are invited to attend and beer a great speaker. ■nj War Bon^ ani Fireman Second Class Charles Thomas Cashatt, 9SNR, 18, R.F.D., jLugoff, has reported to tbe U.. S. Naval receiving station In tbe Charles ton Navy Yard for further assignment He is the son of Mott Lindsay Cash- att of Lugoff and a gfadu^te of the Blaney High school last year. Prior to enlisting at Columbia, Jan. 19, this year, be was engaged in farming. Tech. 4th Grade William C. Truee- dale, who is now serving with the 328th Harborcraft company in Ger- mant as a truck driver, has Just been promoted from the rank of corporal. He is the son of Mr*- Mary R. ’iSmes- dale 0? Kerahaw. Andrew Jones, route 1. Bethuoe, has recently been employed, at the Sierra Ordnance Depot at Herlong, Oallf. He is one of the^^ewsanis of ayatj sefw- ice.flrces, ’’.civilian soldiers of supply,'’ and is standing behind the^fighiina men by working in a vital war Job, W. C. Holley, Jr., e<m of Mr. and Mrs. Wade C. Holley, route 2, who eur listed In tbe armed forces in Columbia Nov. 28. 1944, at Columbia, Is now at tending the Naval Air 'technical Training center at Norman, Oklahoma, Navy Recruiter Changes Date Here It was announced here by Chief D. 1j. Jones, who is In charge of Navy recruiting In thia district, that the date of the Navy. recruiter’s visit tO' Camden has bew changed from Satur day to Thursday. mm Maitthews Music Voted the Best' fiy Pgppy Bancsg Beniafit Daaca Prowad To Ba Dalithi,^ Affair ‘WhUe the crowd was Ingly aman, the enthusUmia^ frv aw... In evidence at the dancing m* »>IA . S at the new armory g* * night under the auspices of n.. and Johnny Matthews orSsSS at a peak. ''"•an The affair, given as s the Karshww *“1 men K^haw County Newi, ^ 8 home newspaper young peopis^Sf? the Matthews brand of mnifc? to their liking. * During the evening a ban . waits contest and a Jitterw petition waa offered. The test waa won by Miss V. Jor^ Pilot I-C Vincent MancnsT? Jackson, while the Jltterbog L went to Miss Betty Jennlin Donald Campbell SulMble ■ were awarded in each. Jud**,’ Councilman J. B. lIcKaln. Mn a Mays and Mrs. * ^ - CAMPEN gi. • Don’t loawa a atono n^umnJ m toot affort Io kasp TOOT lM>jra^t>€aiiip han>7 and contantad. A Vem d ’• i * cookiea from bom ia a big morala booilar ... pmtHm taftj CAMDEN H0M| BAKERY. CXMDFN IIOMt: BAKERY c^fviutN^ s.r. YES, SIK! THERES A m EUTURE TO PULPWOOO! Brown Flineral Was Held Tuesday C.. sport writer wrote a book about IN. J. Funeral services for James Waiter Brown. Jr., who died in Sandston. Va.. Sunday*were held at 3 p. m. Tuesday from the Kornegay Funeral home. 'Wie Rev. Douglas McArn had charge of the service. Interment followed in Quaker cemetery. Mr. Brown is survived by his widow. Mrs. Annie Brown of Kandaton, Va.; mother. Mrs. Josephine Brown; three brothers. Harry L., Sidney Z, and Joseph M. Brown, all of Harrison. "A k\ Wins Top Billing Hr *,v «( J»ffiVER thought of cutting pulp wood till this wartime shortage came along; but now I’m in the pulpwood business to stay. If Most pulpWbod goes to war right now, but the • Mtrka »mI» ys iKrtUft in** U triis for MOW. M fin d«*rot whole world is hungry for all the many things mads out of pulpwood like plastics and rayoa And all new things people are going to want bays to ba packaged in paper and paperboard; ao I figure tiiere will be a market for all the pulpwood anybody cut for. years after the war. , Tm looking to the future, and there’s of future in pulpwood.”' CLAUBtflTL COLBCRTf lovely star of United Artists’< *’Gu^ Wife;” givei Royal Crown Cola top billing be-' canae'it wop her tasta-test. Try it yourself. Say ”RC Ipr me!” 11iat*8 the quick way to get a frosty bottle of Royal Crown Cola—beet by taate-teat! ' ROYAJL CMIWN BOTTUNG Oa B. C WEST VIRGINIA PULP A PAPER CO. OHASlISfON, SOOTH CAkOllNA LBOYKIN, CAMDEN, A C ■mOKWAT,AC.