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; ..-/m - ^ ■* ^ iti €* vr- t: \ f ■ 1 ■'1 -t I- << b^'f [V TWl CAMOtM ewiioiwef, «A»IDm, tOUTM e*IIOt.lllA._gWa»V, MMUAgj^W, Ijg (lamdra OUtfronUlr 11«9 North Broad Street Camden, S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY DaOOSTA BROWN Publisher SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: I All Subscriptions Payable In Advance One Year $2.60 Six Months I«50 Entered as Second Clast Matter at the Post Office at Camden, S. C. . All articles submitted for publication must be signed by the author FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1947 YEAR-ROUND BATTLE (Contributed) The 1947 March of.Dimes began Wednesday and runs through January 30—16 days. But throughout the year infantile paralysis attacks daily-—and our doctors and scientiste are still on the offensive against the malady. For 16 days we are afforded the oppor tunity to furnish year-round ammunition—^to pit our dimes and dollars against a ruthless enmey of the na tion and its children. “ - The polio virus is one of the most dreaded foes'of American families. It strikes swiftly, silently, with scarcely perceptible warning, eating away nerve cen ters, wasting muscles, maiming limbs, taking lives. Without unstinting contributions each year to the March of Dimes, the average American family would stand helpless against the onslaughts of polio. Infantile paralyuis presents a formidable picture in any family budget. The cost of caring for a patient averages about $1,000 a year—some cases up to $12,000—and stretching over extended periods of five 10 and more years—involving hospitalization, often times surgery, In most cases physical therapy treat ments, muscle substitution training and vocational re habilitation. Contributions to the March of Dimes have made possible a bulwark against financial anguish when polio strikes. Through gifts to the March of Dimes in the next 16 days, the National Foundation for Infan tile Paralysis ^11 be Enabled to fulfill its pledge of care and treatment for every polio victim, re^rdless of age, race, creed, color or lack of finances. These dimes wage a great defensive war. More, tftiey lead a frontal attack in research, allowing men of m^icine to be ever on the quest for better treat ments and on eventual cure. Last year our dimes marched against one of the most disastrous polio epidemics to sweep the nation since 1916, the worst in our country’s history. When the final tally for 1946 is complete indications are that it will exceed 20,000 victims. It is gratifying to know our gifts helped alleviate the mental and physical suffering of these victims and their families. It must be with added determination to win the fight against the dread malady that we pledge ourselves to support more fully than ever be fore the current March of Dimes. CAMDEN IN 1947 Camden looks forward to 1947 with a spirit of optimism. The year 1946 was a good one for this community. The year upon which we are now em barking looks better. Despite the restrictions on build ing materials, there has been a fair amount of con struction work carried on. In this respect 1947‘should excel by a big margin. It is true that during 1946 death claimed many of Camden’s outstanding citizens. Their passing will be keenly felt. Several indu.strial projects may see a .successful fruition within the next several months. Work on the Jaclyn Hosiery mill is progressing slow, but will pick up as materials and labor become more abundant. The Camden winter colony is at a record high so far as population is concerned, ^bme of the old homes of Camden history have changed hands it is true, but in every instance the new owners have become stead fast and enthusitstic members of the Camden family. The change in the ownership and management of the Camden hotel, with plans already being worked out to modernize the structure and open up a modem coffee shop and private dining room facilities; the plan of a Columbia realtor to erect a new hotel on the site of the Kirkwood are all omens good for this community. ^ BYRNES IS HONORED James F. Byrnes, South Carolina's contribution to the national picture who did a magnificent job as secretary of state, has been acclaimed the Man of the Year in the current issue of Time magazine. The wrifer says of the South Carolinian: “He who became the voice of the U. S. in the coui^cils of the world”. Mr. Brynes is also paid a splendid tribute by the Sat urday Everting Post, which features an article on “Byrnes Grows Up to His Job,” by Beverly Smith. The story outlines how the secretary, a seasoned domestic statesman, has developed into a diplomat who has within the past year substantially improved the in-’ temational situation. THE POLL TAX QUESTION The United States Supreme Court has refused to review a suit ehallei^glng the validity of the Tennessee poll tax. A suit was brought by a man in Greenville, Tenn., in an attempt to recover $2 (he paid as a poll tax in 1945. He contended that the tax was unconsti tutional because the privilege of voting in national elections is “without a qualification.” This ought to serve as an answer to those people who have claimed throughout the years that the poll tax was unconstitutional and w<ho have sought its re peal on that ground.-^La|castcr News, MARCH OF DIMES IS MEMORIAL TO ROOSEVELT xtcal Campaign Chairman Says Event Is a Liviag Institution The March of Dimes of the Na tional Foundation for Infantile ^aralysla is a “llTing memorial" to I'ranklin D. Rooserelt, Dr, A. W. lumphries, local campaign direc tor of the 1947 March of Dimes declared today. Dr. Humphries asserted that the ate Mr. RooseTelt would hare pre ferred the American people to com memorate him in a living institu tion like the March of Dimes, dedi cated to aUerlation of bumaif suf- I’erlng, rather than in monuments of stone or bronse. The statement by the campaign director said: ‘The March of Dimes is our liv- ng memorial to a great American humanitarian, Franklin D. Roose velt., Stricken by infantile paralysis n the prime of life his indomitable courage in overcoming his afflic- on made him a symbol to thou sands smilarly affected. "Through his own sufferings his great spirit flamed* with a love for all humanity. His personal fight to surmount hi s physical handicap caused by this cruel disease en couraged and gave hope not only to those stricken life himself but to the people of the entire nation and world. "So that his own inspiration could be kept alive and handed on to polio sufferers in the nation Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to carry on to victory the fight against the disease. "During bis life he infused this crusade with his own unconquer able resolution and banded on the torch of his magnificient faith to the people of the nation. More than anything else he wished to see the elimination of this disease which has left a legacy of human wreck age in ita trail down through the ages. "To Americans who believe in things of the spirit more than pure ly material things, he bequeathed this great living memorial to carry on what was dearest to his own great heart It would be his de> sire that we commemorate him not in monuments of atone and bronze bnt rather enshrine bis memory in a living institution dedi cated to the alleviation of human suffering. ‘Tn giving to the March of Dimes we are carrying ont a duty we owe to a great man, a great humani tarian and a great American." Mrs. Marie Tindal is chairman of the committee that will handle the March of Dimes money collected in'the schoela of the city and county, while Mrs. Leon fichlos- burg is at the head of the com mittee'that will handle the presen tation of the PrMldent’s Ball on January 30 at the high school gym nasium. Banks Will Close Monday The public is hereby notified that the undersigned banks of Camden will be closed ori Monday, January 20, in ob servance of Lee’s birthday. The Commercial National Bank The First National Bank LIMING YOUI\ SOIL .-;^^WILL MEAN fwODUCTION New Fire Tower* Now In Operation Bvffglo Swctioa Uml U la autffg Of Uoyd a B^Mr into the air, was formally placed in operation Monday, January 18. according to Foreet Ranger U B. Smitk Mr. Smith states that Lloyd O. Baker , has been officially named as tower mah for this nnit Tha tower can ba reached by calling phona 104 Via' fhe Kershaw exchange. The new fire tower in Bnflalo The tower le the alzth to be wo- rnnrihc Us heni IM fantlriM on thn Karshaw conniy am. MTKVKID OF ML nOR IN THE ROTATMM SudMtpSHr ... .StTSm ptartMl M Mtt I dMriei (f pSi, m teiwr iImM m iM irnnHe e «*r a fit tti kiilNt iMi lea ■Hi SMIIEE nn Cna CSSh IHm -kHilkM arRMliCnaH -WhidMrMiM -WMHrlMi ear MNTEE Hr Anny EkiBstments Dt(^ In December A recapttnlatlon of the enlist ment records-of the Columbia dls- drlct. Army Recruiting Service, which is composed of the states of North and South Carolina, show that a total of 474 men were en listed in the army in the district during the month of December, ac cording to a statement issued today by Capt. O. A. Brenchely, command ing officer of the Coinmbia subeta- tion located at 1703 Main street A breakdown of the figures into the number enlisted by each of the four main stations in the district show the foUownig results; Char lotte, N. C., main station, 159; Co lumbia, S. C. main station. IOC; Durham. N. C., main station, 147; and Greenville. S. C., main station. Of the total of 106 men enlistSd through the Columbia main sta tion, 384 were recruited by the local snb-station, states CCpt. Brenchely The above report shows a drop in enlistments during the month of December. The reason for this drop is believed to he that many men delayed their enlistment in the army in ordm* to ^be home for ChristiAaa. Although enlistment fig ures are not available at the pres ent time, the number of applicants since Christmas warrant the pre diction by Capt. Brenchely that January will' see a rise In the num ber of men enMsted In Colombia district ' The captain wishes to inform all former oflcers of the Army of tha United States, who did not apply for a reaerve commission at the time they were relieved from ac tive duty, that tha recmiting ser^ vice is prepared to process their application for that reserve com mission now, if they are eligible. (>oliimlHa Road To County line To Be Resurfaced To Recohro Top Droasiiif Similar To Tluit iM Tho '“Riclilaiid End The stretch of highway No. 1 be tween Camden and the Richland county line will he resurfaced next summer, according to ^te- state highway department Last summer the stretch between Columbia and the Kershaw county Una waa resurfaced,' the top dres- king extending to the*edge of the shoulders. This provided a wide smooth highway and added great ly to the riding oomforl and safety of motorists. ^ When the stretch between the county line and Camden is resur faced, the job will extend to the dty gates in DeKalh atsust. It Is probable that at the M«e time the streets in Csudsn wbl^ are maintained by the highway g*. partsMnt of I tha state, namsly Broad strssts, will receive gttee- tkm. The streets are badly in need of ancb attention at this Usm. 10ST32H». of Ugly FatI Onn us lb*., hte ReynoMikat wdtbt wtaklr with AYD3 VHe- mia Candy RtOuehe Plan. Now thaharamodei'tfictae. Yourei- parienca awy or mmr not be Ue aaaM, bat tty tUa eadtf iwMbs dan. Viry tint B»* it*al Skmt. XMidU or aaaow back. In dbikal teaea oondaeted by mcdkaldactaraaBOMthaa IN potoaMlMt t4a» tiMMda nmnSalw >fawwiiili.i with tbeATOS VHnaata Cnaidy No eaerclae. No laxativaa. No drte*- Eat pitntr- Youdow’t art out meals, potatoet. etc., you j/mt, cut them down. Sin^ile when you ci.^ J A YDS Vbaadn Can^ befoiw MlB. < far aodan’anpply. none DaKALB PHARMACY~#HONE M Hus a Cold Left You WMi oNostyCougli?| BIRDSEY BRINGS THE MILL TO YOU Your FEED DCNJLAR Bajrs Moro at BIRDSEYES BMteUfle AU of the Smirrictm are Performed With NO IN-BETWEEN - PROFITS ONLY ONE HANDUNG CHARGE BIRDSEY’S POULTRY FEEDS H«n Scratch — .,.100 lbs. $4j00 Laifint Manh 00% 100 lbs. $4^ BroUer Mash 2^o 100 lbs. $4^70 Growing Mash .....100 lbs. $4AS AU Mash Startw .......—100 lha. $4AS Special Discoimt 1>000 lbs. oi More I BtRDSETS STOCK FEEDS fae a beetia VSullELgVv"cAwShtcA. NIXTUtS-mtrla aefap -ea saffaua en^ fas laat. Taba a staspooMwl and boM h ew •lnSSliy'S iMjftrruui”ltfa. Dairy Feed 20% ... Hoy Ration Mascot Dog Food .» ......100 lbs. ......100 lbs. $4M \ .L..100 Iba. cewsbfas speNa. M^TtfCa^ kMwe icacunrf> wbe ifae np Neitb sdM^a aaMb ad has aet fa de a Mel SOOCL beny. Se e» it tbs eyr —t Hae a %m let*ewfafaU*^ bww peed^J^la fee S. BpOad StTOet mmIm dnTfa cwl^ Gfa BUCKLSYV CaRaOIOL MlXTUSi —ofade fa dfa U.S. A — TODAY~ai aU Owe eeaaa. DqKALB PHARMACY—PHONE f5 MILL FRESHIt MILL PRlCESlt IWS fini I FEED STIME CMwdM, S.& To The Farmers » e Of This Community: We have heard from several reliable sources a • * that commercial fertilizer is qmte scarce and supplies are limited.' t, Such ^ing the case, we believe it MOST EM- PORTANT that our farmer friends arrange for / their fertilizer needs at an early date raHier than risk the chances of goii% witiiont Commercial National Bank Member of the Federal Member of the* Federal Deposit