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TMI CAMOlil CMHOmCLt, CAMPHI, jOWTH CAHOUWA, FWIDAY, JULY it t ' s ! 'J 11 » ■■'I' 2/^ *!■' ■ i i I 1 I' i ' f •! 1 t. ■ ! ‘ ! If Ml; Sl{» (Satttbni CUirimirlf 1109 North Bromd Street Camden, S. C. published every FRIDAY DaCOSTA BROWN Pnblkher SUBSCRIPTION TEEMS: All Svbaeriptiont Payable In Advance One Year Six Months 1«00 Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office J at Camden, S. C. An articles submitted for publication must be signed by the author. , ■ FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1946 PUBLIC FORUM CAMDEN’S GREATEST NEED While it is generally understood that conditions are such that constru^on programs, especially on a large scale, are out of the picture, the fact remains that so far as anyone knows, no’step of any kind has been taken relative ing an adequate hotel for Camden when building operations are again possible. " lankly, the hotel situation in Camden is like the weather •—everybody talks about it but no one does anything* about it —^ During the past year, or since the Kirkwood went into the hands of wreckers, there have been authorized stories re garding hotel construction given to the press. The press was careful to use quotes in the issuance of the statements Two pressure yams made their appearance, one involv ing the construction of a skyscraper hotel structure in the down town area. Another described plans for the remodeling of the then existent Kirkwood. Later a third report was broadcast, this to the effect that the present remnant of the Kirkwood wouid be used as the nucleus of a hotel. There still remains time for the latter program to be developed. The owners of the property state that they are just awaiting the tipie wihen labor and material is available. They tell us that already a contract has been let for the clearing of the debris of the old hotel from the area. We hope this is true. A modem air-condition hotel wl^ coffee shop and din ing room with banquet and meeting room would not only prove a drawing magnet fOT mAny tourists and winter visitors, but would also permit of Camden entertaining of v/trious state groups. Its facilities would be in demand by service clubs, church groups,, etc. Camden can get plenty of convention businees—^if it had a place to take care of convention delegates. Camden is ideally located for a convention mecca. It has train, plane, bus and motor car facilities unsurpassed by any other com munity In the state. i It certainly seems that now is the time for some respon sible group to take up the matter in earnest. INFANTILE PARALYSIS During the late summer, parents are'apt to think, with fear in thdr hearts,, of infantile paralysis or, as it is often called, polio. Epidemics of the disease are most apt to break out from June to September. In this country, ^e disease reaches its peak in the latter month. Infantile paralysis is feared, not only because o| the deaths it causes—many other diseases take more lives—^but because it so frequently leaves its victims crippled for life and because little is known about the virus which causes Uie disease. Therefore, few preventive measures can be taken against it Infantile paralysis is caused by a virus so small it cannot be seen through the most powerful microscope. As yet no means of prevention or cure nas been discovered. There have, however, been advances in treatment This, with the creation of additional facilitiea for aiding the victim’s recovery, has done much to allay fear of the disease. Athough its name would seem to indicate that infantile paralysis strikes only young children, this is by no means true. It may attack older age groups, even adults, and may cripple them as wel as young children. Panic never cured a disease or prevented its spread. If there is danger of a polio epidemic in the community, parents and public officials should keep calm. The National Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis, through its national office in New York and through county chapters, is ready to assist com munities where outbreaks occur and to help individual*’ who get the disease. The foundation emphasizes that, although there is no known cure for polio, quick action may prevent crippling and urges that mediciJ adrice J)fl sought immediately if p^io is suspected. The first symptoms are often a headache, unex plained fever, a cold or an upset stomach. If any of these symptoms appear,, a doctor should be called. ‘ People who are very tired are more apt to get the disease than those who get sufficient rest. Chills may weaken resist ance to the disease—60 do not stay in cold water too long. And do not swim in water polluted by sewage or other filth. Since waste and uncovered garbage -may be sources of infection, the commuxdty should be kept clean and every ef fort should be made to protect food from fli^ and other insects. The foundation warns against having tonsils or adenoids removed during the polio epidemic se^n, since it is believed that children are more susceptible to polio infection after these operations. Do wo quit# opproelato nraoic and tho efforta mada in bohalf of maaic inr our community or iaro wo Urn type citlxon who just accopts tho mucie of the cburehoa, and of the achooU. and of 'tho iadiTldual toschara and pupils who roapond to ua for any aad orery occaaion whoro muaie is uooded and enjoyed? Music lifts ns out. ^f the sordid things and the hum-drum of Ufa and carries us to tho far comers of the earth—to tha woods and fields and bobbUhf brooks; to the courts of Kings and to the casUes of the Rhine; to the wonderful cathedrals flooded with golden light, where weary trarel- era come, and pauaa add wondiip and pray—and feeing refreshed, more on with courage, triumphantly! In erery musical career them Is in spiration and gnidance, for through imlirldual straggles, trlumpha. sor rows, divine melody and harmony comes Into being, which blesses the world for all time to come. Behind the gentle sadness of Steph en Collins Foster’s music lies the dreaming, home-loving spirit of the man. And behind his rollicking tunes lies all of the fun and gaiety which so richly colored and warmed his happy companionship with his older brother througholt their boyhood. Stephen Foster was a typical American boy and throughout the story of his life we catch Intimate glimpses,, of him—as a small child, trotting off to school playing with his beloved dog which followed clofe be side him. His heart was warm and friendly reaching out to all as he passed. As a fisherman with rod and line and a tin can filled with earth worms, snugly tucked under his arm—a faithful ’negro following to “fetch" him safely back at the setting of the sun. ( As the “end mau“ in the minstrel show, with face blackened, creating fun in a neighborhood of childmn, in his own back yard. In the story of the life of Stephen Foeter, and his never-to-he-forgotten music, whose folk songs am our com mon heritage, is told one of the real stories of our owp America! A splendid book (with illustmtlons) of the life of Stephen Foster lor a chllda library Is written by Opal Wheeler, and is on sale at the leading book stores. The correct title of tho book Is: "Stephen Foster, and His Little Dog Tray." FRESH AIR CAMP FOR BOYS- (Continued from flrat page) their check to the Kiwania clnb camp fund, and leave it at the C!hronicle office. The camp is to-ba la charge of Dr. A. W. Humphries, county health phy sician, who will be assisted by P. D. Baird. Miss McCaskill of Bethune, a registered nurse, will also be at the camp while the dietary features will be cared for by Mrs. Q. W. Clawis, Mrs. W. B. Vereen, and Miss Minnette Price, dieticians. Them will be ten counsellors, as follows: Misses Rebecca McKinnon and Joyce Fowler, of Bethune, Mias Charlotte Boykin, Camden: Alton Cole, Bethune, and William Watkins, Benton Sheorn, James Creed, Eugeme Sheora, Harry * Gaskins and John Stevenson, of Camden. Five Years Old HONORS MISS CUNNIlpOHAM Mrs. Henry 8. fiOggku nnd Hr*. Wmiam P. Beekhna wmw Joint kant- esses at a aleMUaneona Miower glvan Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hlgg^ for Mias Adella Cuhntnghnm, whoea marrtagp to Stave Duds wfll take place July 14. Tke thing room and dining romn' wna .nttrmethre with arrangemants of snumer flowem. ‘ Mlin Chumlnghaffl’a ^aee waa marked with a corsage of gardenias. ' Bach guest was preaented a small bag of pink net fllled with rice. Con tests and garnet wem enjoyed. Dur ing the afternoon little Freddie Hig gins brought in a wagon fOr Miss Cunningham, contalniiig 'many lovely gifts. ,, Miss Annie Beulah Hilliard, another ^de-elect, was preaented a gift Punch, candy and Iced cakes drem served by the hostesiei, assisted by Mlssea Janes Higgins and Virginia McCraa. DANNY EDWARD BOYKIN, spu of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boykin, of 814 Fair street celebrated bis fifth birth day Monday, July fifteenth. FOR BRIDE-ELECT A bridge party and kitchen shower was given by Mrs. Retta W. Halsall foF-Miss Adella Cunningham, bride of this week, at her home on Lyttleton street Wednesday evening. Miss Nan Ingram was winner of high score honors and Mrs. R. B. Stevenson,' Jr., took low score prise. Mrs. Bill Sheorn, a recent bride, was rembered with a gift Assisting the hostess was Miss Dot Sowell, Mrs. Jack Halsall and Retta Halsall. AMUquHcuH ^ Nr. aad Mm 1^^ Juag. OB JMy M. S ^*******>-lii t^ former Mlaa 4aaghtor of Mr. and lEr. ^ ^ f LrtUeton^i L “4 dautfitar fr* dolng^ BIRTH ANNOUNCimiff nounoe^ ^ Bgaboth. Jmy 17, Army Service Notes Overwhelming response of Negroes to the regular army recruiting cam paign has resulted in suspension of provisions for the enlistment of Negroes except in forty-eight scarce categories of specialists, the war de partment announced today. It was emphasised by the war de-l partment that the decision was mere ly to suspend, and not cut off entire ly, general enlistment of Negroes. It was made in line with the recently announced war department policy on utilisation of Negro manpower that the ratio of Negroes to total army strength should bear approximately the same relationship as Negro popu lation to the total civilian population. It Is expected that, aa a resnlt of ex piration of enlistments, Negro’ army strength will be reduced to an ex tent where enlistments can profitably be resume^. MIBB QILSTRAP TO WED The engagement of Miss Ti^ona Qllstrap to Drennan' H. Brown of Chunden, 8. C., is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeiyUt Qllstrap of Pickens, S. C. The bride-elect la a graduate of Winthrop college, Rock HlU. 8. C and Is now employed as medical tech- ntefatn at the Fourth Service Ckim- mand Medical laboratory, Fort Mc Pherson, Atlanta, Oa. Mr. Brown is the son of Mrs. E. H. Hunnicutt of Atlanta ; and the late H. D. Brown of Abbeville, 8. C; He ii a giraduate of Camden high school and Cl^son college. He served in U. 8. army and Is now In'hla senior year at Emory university school of den tistry. The marriage will take place In Winship chapel, First Presbyterian church, Atlanta. Oa., on August 2, at 5 o’clock p. m. Abmi a SPENCER SUPPOUl Dmtgmd Esp^etaUy ftr U To relieve tLat Mid find, oddng D»goCT^^^^^^reecriptie^ MRS. JOE McCLUR^ |, Kerikaw, S. C Box tIB The 25,846 oil field wells drlUed In the United SUtes In 1945 atUln- ed a total fooUge of 90,486,216 feet. Subscribe To The Chronicle There was lightning and much ihunder, So he **ducked^* beneath a pine. A dazzling flash; an awful crash: "*Fare-the€~well-, old pal & mine.** Summer storms are frequent and dangerous. Almoit every day newspapers record accidental deatia due to lightning. Under the policies we offer you are eovtt- ed for practically ANY type of accident, with T)OTmT| INDEMNITY for Travel Accidents. Don’t delay. Ask about the COLONIAL NON-CAN- CELLABLE “MASTER” PoUcy—“In All the World No Finer Accident Contract” « DAVID H. BAUM, AGENCY Camden, Soatii Carolma BENJAMIN RATCLIFF Benjamin Charles Ratcliff, 85, of Lucknow, died Friday at Camden hos pital after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Sunday morning from .t^e graveside’ at Ratcliff ground, near Lucknow. ' He is survived by his widow, Alice C. Ratcltif; six daughters, Mrs. Lissle McCaskill of Bethune, Mrs. Alice Pate and Mrs. Florence Pate of Cassatt Misses Mamie Lucile and Marie Rat cliff of Bishopvllle, R. F. D. 4; two sons, Bennie J. and Henry T. RatcUff of Bishopville, R. F. D. 4. The Drive Camden's Finest Grill Our Specialty Fried Chicken in the Basket • Delicious Barbecue N..Cliiircii Street PHONE 91U Baseball Schedule Monday,. July 29—Bennettsville at Bishopville; Camden at Darlington; Florence at' Hartsville; Kingstree at Florence. Tuesday, July 30—BlshopviUe at Kingstree; Hartsvitle at Camden; Dar lington Bennettsville; Sumter at Florence. Thursday, August 1—Hartsville at Bishopville; Camden at Kingstree; Darlington at Florence; Bennettsville at Sumter. Friday, August 2—Kingstree at Hartsville; Bishopville at Camdan; Florence at Bennettiville; Sumter at Darlington, Monday. August 6—Darlington at Kingstree: Sumter at Hartsville; Flor ence at BlahopTllle; Bennettsville at Camden. Tuesday, August 6—Bishopville <at Darlington; Kingstree at Florenoe; Hartsville at Bennettsville; Camdm at Sumter. Thursday, August 8—Kingstree* at Bennettsville; Bishopville at Sumter; Capiden ^t Florence; Hartsville at Darlington. Monday, August 12—Bishopville at Bennettsville; Darlington at Camdan; Hartsville at Florence; Sumter at Kingstree. Tuesday, August IS—Kingstree at Bishopville; Camden at Hartsvilla; Bennettsville at Darlington; Florenoe at Snmter. Thursday. August 16—Bishopville at Hartsville; Kingstree at Camda*; Florence at Darlingtop; Sumter kt Bennettsville. Friday, August 16—Hartsville at Kingstree: Camden at Biahopvilla; Bennettsville at Florence;'Darllngtoa at Snmter. Monday, August 19—Kingstree at Darlington;. Hartsville at Snmter; Bishopville at'Florence; Camden ad Beonettsville. Toeaday, AnguAt '20—Darlington at Blahopvlile; Florence at Kingstree; Bennetisvllle at HartsvlUe; Bumter at Camdan. Thursday, August 23—BennettsTilla at Klagstree; Sumter at Btshopville; Florawea at Camdan; Darttaftoa Mi Hartsville. ^ • »••••• •• mld-sntnmer ean sweep! We Must Clean Up Summer Lines, These Are Bargains You Can’t Afford To Miss Summer HAND BAGS • Plastic* patent. Plastic squares. Colorful fabrics. 1.00 2.00 3.00 All Summer MILLINERY Reduced to clear 50c LOO • * Boys’. SHORT PANTS Cotton "Gabardine, Sinfor ized and washable. 75e LOO - Ladies^ - NECKWEAR Collars, Dickeys, etc. 50c LOO • ■G^ SLACK SUITS Sizes 8 to 14 — Washable cottons. 2.00 Boyi* Cotton LONG PANTS ' SixM 4 to 18 Reduced to clesr liO 2.00_ Sheer Scarfs and HEAD SQUARES Solid and assorted (colors. 50c LOO Misses Shorts and HALTER SETS Bed and black checks, 10 to 20, 2.00 Boys’ SLACK suns Summer weights. Odd All at practically 1-2 pric«. □2.00 Children’s’ DRESSES Cotton Seersucker and prints. 1.00 1.50 2.00 Children’s SANDALS Sizes 4 to 8 and 8 1-2 to 8 LOO Boys’ JIMMIE suns Sizes 2 to 8. LjlO^ Girls’ WOOL JACKETS Spring weights. Broken sizes 4.00 5.00 LmUsb’ PUT SHOEB Values in both canvas andl leather. * ’ LOO 2.00 3.00 —ifBB% 4Hld^ 6o|B' SUN RATS 1! Women’s and Mieses. SUMMER SKIRTS Cotton Seersucker and Rayoofl LOO L50 2.00 » E N c O M P N ^ ’ Bad Boom SLIPPE Broktii aizaB for ciiildraii 50c