The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, December 20, 1946, Image 6
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1946
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MESSAGE TO SANTA CLAUS
Dear Santa Claus:
Put in my stocking this year a dash of HUMAN
KINDNESS. Add some of th^ breadth of VISION that
will make me realize that all men are my brothers.
Pour In some OIL OF GRACIOUSNESS ... the mark
of a true gentleman. Teach me to play well my part
in this big busy world, and to regulate ,my life, that
wheh I pass on, no man can say*to me: “HE LIVED
FOR SELF ALONE.”
Leave for me a generous package of GOOD
CHEER, so that when my brother is weighed down
with despair, I may go to him and help him to LOOK
UP AND HOPE ANEW. Bring me a JACK-IN-THE-
BOX, like the one that set my boyish heart to beating
pit-a-pat in days agone. Only let it be filled with
FAITH, and give me the. key to unlock its magic for
every heart that comes my way.
And don't forget a cane—not the age-old pepper--
mint affair, but a stoff of SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
on which I may lean when sorrow casts its shadow on
my path. Make all the children of earth glad. Dear
Santa, don^ forget that grown-ups, too, .sometimes
dream dreams and wish again for childhood unreali
ties. Write upon the minds and hearts of all who have
relinguished the carefreeness of youth for the stern
realities of the daily struggle of mature years, that
BEAL HAPPINESS consists not of material things,
but of days spent in the service of one's fellows.
A GROWN-UP.
LOCK THE STABLE NOW
The Ohroidcle notes with deep satisfaction the
movement started in Camden to make certain that
buildings wherein there ir public assembly be made
safe from fire.
It is hoped that the movement started at the
movexfaent called by the Disaster committee of the
Kershaw County Red Cross chapter wilMead to some
definite action and defects now reported in present
structures be corrected. And it is to be hoped that no
further construction be permitted where adequate
provision is lacking for fire protection.
Every eHort should Ibe put forth to see that every
place where huipan life might be endangered must
either correct its safety deficiencies or lock its doors.
EVERY FAULT MUST BE REMEDIED.
And in pasidng, it might not be a bad idea for
the State of South Carolina to pass some laws that
might help in providing all public buildings with ade
quate fire protection and safety appliances.
AIN'T IT THE TRUTH?
The Lancaster News, under the caption, “The
Service South'' has this most pertinent statement to
offer its readers:
I “The State quotes Governor Ransome J. Williams
as predicting that ‘the South will vote for Henry A.
Wallace for president of the United States should
Wallace be the Democratic nominee in 1948.'
“And it probably would! In fact it would prob
ably vote for Claud Pepper should he be the ‘Demo
cratic’ nominee. Or it would probably even vote for
John L. Lewis if he should be the ‘Democratic' nom
inee.”
TO OUR MANY FRIENDS
ii
Glad thoaglits
And special withes
Are happily combined
To make this
Christmas Greeting
The warmest kind.
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W. F. NETTLES & SON
•1
CAUMN CHROMieLI, tAMDiU, tOUTM CAROUWA, FWHSAV, OgORtHgR IR
‘God Bless You All’
A nother year df
life’s UtUe ancer-
Uintiee and worriee ^
luta all b«t paeaed,
and the tradition^
eeaeon of Oood Cheer
Is upon us. Somehow
the Chrletmae eeaeon
erases from memory
so many of the past
year’s irritants , that
we wonder why we
eTer worried at aU!
It will be good to
gather aronnd the
hearth again with
family and friends.
The cracking of nuts.
the popping of o^m.
the banter of grown-
upe. the laughter of
children, -the opening
of presents—wfll. It
ell adds np to en-
other gled Christmas.
We know again
tbU life bee been
good, thaf erery day
has been worth llrlng.
and that many more
happy hoUday eer
sons are comlnc. It's
time for gobd wiebes
and good (dieer, and
for the warmest, fln-.
est greeting of aU:
We who publish your newspaper wish you
and'yours
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
PUBLIC FORUM
Editor
Camden\ Chronicle ,
eir:
I have given qnite some thought
to the matter which I am about
to preeent. And I believe it would
be a sound and public-spirited
move.
The Chronicle being the only
newspaper printed here and the
major organ for dispensation of
items and news of local interest,
should have a literary^forum. In
other words, space set* aside for
the news, views, constructive criti
cism, and gripes of your readers:
about anything from garden seed
to the shaping of city and county
politics.
If you are doubtful of the
popularity of such a step, why not
make this an open letter to the
editor and see how the public re
sponds. I personally believe ‘ that
your readers would wdirame a
chance to air their opinio^.
Sincerely.
Jack L. MarshaU.
Kg Majority Of
Camden Stores
To Open Thursday
Fire Buaineaa PUcea How
ever Take a Two-Day
Holiday
Editor’s Note: The Chronicle
has, as occasion required, printed
a "Public Porum.” This Is vlrtuslly
the same as suggested by Mr.
Marshall. The Chronicle welcomes
fordm matter, but reserves the
right to edit same, to the extent
of eliminating any statements of a
slanderoiu or factional nature. The
Chronicle is based on a foundation
of words but we take evwy pre
caution against having the letter
"8" added to make It "swords."
CHRISTMAS EVI MRViCt
It was announcad by SanlM War
den Henry Q. Carrlson, Jr.« of
Grace Episcopal church that the
Christmas serviee would be held
on Christmas eve at 11:80 o^clock.
This Is the usual midnight ser
vice with holy.oommunlon and the
singing of Christmas hymns and
carols.
dirlitiiiM
While most of the stores and
shops in Camden will be open for
business as usual on Thursday, De
cember. 2€, several managements
have .announced that they will be
closed on|the day after Christmas,
to extend The bdsiness recejM per^
to two days.
So far reported, the places of
business to remain closed for two
days are:
Mkhley Smith Grocery store,
Camden Hardware aud Supply com
pany, First National bank. Com
mercial National bank, the Camden
Chronicle.
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Halglar Theater and reesiTe re
ward. G. T. Little. Mp
flhsons
Ladicfl Ni:
At Court
Two hundred Masona and their
whrea enjoyed the Ladlea NMdti
program offered last Thursday
aveniag at the Court Inn.
Harold Booker of Lancastw waa
the main speakw and he gave an
entertaining talk, embodying much
humor and common sense. Mr.
Booker Is a newapaper writer of
macK experience and he drew upon
many Incidents of his career to em-
belllah his remarks. His general
theme was a clavor tribute to the
ladlea present.
W. Robin Zemp was master of
ceremonies and handled the r<^
well. The Invocation was given by
Dr. A. W. Humphries and the we^
come to the ladlea, replete with
wit and rare superlatives was
given by Worshipful Master Lu H.
Jones. A. C. McKain led In a group
of longs and Miss Pettos gave two
selections.
Costa Brown Introduced Har-
Booker and following* Mr.
er’s remarks, more songs
were given. Pianist was Mrs. F.
N. McCorkle.
Cabinet Work
Experts Open
Shop Down Town
Bd* and Harold Segars' from
Segars Mill are opening what is
being labeled the "Segars Cabinet
Shop" In a building at the rear of
the Boykin Pontiac garage on Rutr
ledge street
The Segars have been engaged
in cabinet work for the past several
years at their home, but a rapidly
expanding business required that
they move into larger and more
centrally located quartm's.
They specialise in custom built
cabinets, booths, show cases, count
ers. garden furniture and • other
general wood construction work.
Both men are skilled In cabinet
work.
Ed Segars was in the army air
corps for two and a half years,
serving as a flight engineer on a
C-47 transport plane in the
European theater. He was released
from service November IS, 1946.
Harold Segars served with the Sea-
beee for two years in the PaciOe
theater, engaging in construction
work with that essential opera
tions group. He was released Oc
tober 22, 1945.
AUXILIARY TO MEET
The Woman’s Anxllianr of
Bethesda' Pmbyterian 'church ‘will
meet Friday night December 20, at
7:80 In the Sunday school build-
tof.^
To AU Om Frienia at Chriotmaa
bo Greetingo OiuiH^ Sineero}
May No AceUenU Befott You
Throughout the CbuUng Yegr.
DAV,DH.BAmAGEXCV
H«adk|iiait«cs fat AocMafdt, HwgJtli
and Hogpitalixatihm bMarwuen.
HOOrVflf JEAfON
• Right mom hfs thus t» lay
aside bnsiniss cufus and Ml
that is ccmpacmtsd sad get
dofwn to rimpls tidogs. A It-
tfe boy OB the Hoot nader Che
Christams tree watchlag Us
•Mcinc Tmii wussi
haprir {aces eC girts sing
ing Christmaf carols, boys
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nsnnas
Thoufli tinM newer end
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story of Jesus will he
through all the years
all generatioas to
Chrbtnuts wrfl] he
glorious and its
constant sooroa of
tion.
Koad Street Lunch
In business there is one asset
that money cannot buy —
Good Will. '
So at this HOLIDAY SEASON it is
a privilege to extend to you,
not as a customer alone,
but as a friend,
, THE BEST''|)F WISHES.
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