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-;■■■ ^ ‘^t f: *i.4- • 'V- V V- ‘M . ‘t ?•* it (San^ Cl^iittirb 1109 North Broad Street Camden, S. C. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY DaCOSTA BROWN Publisher SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: All Subscriptions Payable In Advance ^^ne ei^r «»»«»*»»••••»»**••••••#•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••■ •••••• *9^*^0 Six Months Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Camden, S. C. All articles submitted for publication must be sismed by the author FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1M7 ♦ $ A i EutesiM NiSomI AdvirSsiiM RiomiRtitivi GRBATIR WkIKLIIS ♦ ♦ * s * A I NewYork • Chicago • Detroit * Philadelphia * AN IDEAL COMMUNITY What is an ideal community and how was it at tained? We have heard so much of this or that com munity being ideaU In every instance, we found that idej ■ this ideal state was obtained through the cooperation of every man, woman and child in the locality. Some of the communities we heard about as hav ing attained the ideal label had city manager form of government, same had the commission plan and others have the aldermanic system. In every instance it was the selection of proper men on theM bodies that spelled the difference. Generally speaking one system is just as good as the other—but the aldermanic form offers the greater opportunity for error. Just about every community boasts of an associa tion of commerce, a Junior Chamber group, Rotary, Kiwanis, lions and Exchange clubs. Some have ball clubs, county fairs, all have Parent-Teachers associa tions, religious groups and scores of other organiza tions that go to make up a community life. . Theoretically these groups are for the purpose of advancing the standards of the city or town. Some times they work at cross purposes, probably uncon sciously and unintentionally. There is no logical reason for friction between these groups. We do not believe that everybody should be expected to agree on everj^hing. If they did we would be deprived of the benefits that come from the advancement of new ideas. There will always be differences and there will always be arguments, but the eventual result will represent a real picture of cooperation. Some eight thousand people have selected Cam den as the place to live because they are convinced that it is just a little bit better than any other city in the world. It is up to them to keep Camd'en that kind of a place. The purpose of this editorial is to point out that iau no indiviaual or group, no matter how powerful it presumes to be, can control or regulate the destinies of a commu^^. THE PUBUC BE DAMNED That is the caption that the Lancaster News car ries over an editorial relating to the discharge of J. Stanley Williamson as chief highway commissioner. A member of the state highway commission is reported to have made the statement. Tliere are eleven men on the state highjyay com mission who voted to oust Mr; Williamson, so it is ap- { >areiit t^ theyiall were of the opinion that **the pub- ic be damned”. Hie Chronicle has, from the start of the present embroilment involving the ousting of Mr. Williamson and the naf^ng of hb suci^essor, felt that the people* of the state are entitled to know just why Mr. Wil- liamaon was crucified. And as the News states we don’t like this 'public be damned* business either. We feel that the people of South Carolina are en titled to know just what is back of the whole scheme. To us it looks mighty ugly that the commission should offer Mr. Williamson a job as liason officer with the Federal government at a higher salary than he was getting as chief highway commissioner. It looks as though that the commission was so anxious to get Mr. Williamson out of the department they were willing to pay him a bigger salary out of the hard-earned money of the taxpayers than he was getting as chief Mr. Williamson rightly declined the commissioner office. S. C Farmers Use Mwe Bank Credit Survey Shows Renecttns the Increeeed coetv of producing crope and the availabiU* tjr of more farm equipment, the volume of bank credit need br South Carolina farmers is current ly higher than it was a year ago. according to Ralph N. Shannon, vice president of The Plrtt Na tional bank. Camden. S. C.. who representa the South Carolina Bankers aaaoclation of Kershaw county key banker. “However, South Carolina farm families are probably in the strong- eat financial position that they have ever been.’’ Mr. Shannon said. “While more farmers need to use the bank creit available to them, continuing high farm incomes make it possible to finance operatlonk out of income; and when credfl is used, it is retired when crops are sold.** . Reporting on the results of a third pational survey of bank lend ing made by the agricultural com mission of the American Bankers association, Mr. Shannon said that South Carolina farmers used only a fraction of the bank credit avail able to them during 194<. However, the 132 Insured commercial banks which serve agriculture in this state made <4,740 loans to S0,f42 farmers. ’These loans aggregated 927,410,dUdi of which 9».7M,000 re mained outstanding on January 1, 1947. Banks had at least 199,824.000, or about twice the amount In use at any one time, available for ad ditional loans to farmers If the de mand existed. During 1940, loans on farm real estate in South Carolina'Increased slightly. There were 2,185 farm mortgages made for« total amount of $4,675,000, but the total volume outstanding on Janaary 1. 1147, ag gregated only $3,215,000. The farm mortgage d^bt Is lees than one-half of the volume that existed in the comparable period following World War I. . • Farm production loans classed as “other Iosm to farmers’’ were >made to 27,240 farmers by South Carolina banks during 1946, in an aggregate amount of $22,084,000. Of this amount, only $5,912,000 was outstanding on January 1 of this year. ’The production loans aver aged only $811 each. The farmers’ short term debt position is favor able; and although they borrowed more money last year, their out standings at the year end were low. Another favorable factor in the present situation is that the farmers own substantial savings in cash, bank deposits, and United ■ {States bonds. A possible source of danger lies in the trend towards the higher cost of equipment and improve ments which may reach a point where these purchases cannot be financed out of current income. “Another factor in the South Carolina agricultural picture which bankers are watching carefully Is the price of farm lands. Based on 1912-14 averages at 100, the avw- age farm land prices of the state on March 1, 1947, reached 196, com pared with 230 at the peak of the land boom in 1920. During the past year, the increase has been 14 per cent “The South Carolina Bankers as sociation and the agricultural com- Drunken Driver To Lose license Henry Alvin Shill o( Columbia, who drove his car on N. Broad street last Wednesday night while drunk, had to deposit |I2 with the police before he was released. His name has been certified to the state highway department and his driving license will be revoked. Subacriba to Tho Chroaiclo mission of the American Bankers /I association are working /together to help keep farmers of Our state In a sound financial position. We are urging oiir customers to limit their farm Indebtedneos to an amount which can be paid from normal farm incomes, figured from the long term average prices of farm products. We recognise the unusual character of farm income and the farm land price situation at the present time, and as bank ers we are pledged to discourage -borrowing to speculate on farm land or borrowing to buy land at high prices which are not Justified by long term Income prospects,’’ Mr. Shannon said. “We are en couraging South Carolina farmers to round out and diversify their production and to conserve and build up the productivity of their soli. Another Important part of this program is concerned with the education of farm youth through activities such as the 4-H clubs and Future fermen." Hue Wallpaper is not limited to walls. It can be used to cover screens, itted toto the panels of a closet door, and as cut-out decoration on lamp shades and painted furniture. ICAR with ^ fieit UF -AMO CAM. w have exACTpr what YoO^ " WANT SUCH A mice FOR 50CH A FIW6 UTTUB CAR. - r ooMT” see how too C/W DO ITwr WHT ITS UK* NSW/ V^u-TDO SUE p^r WRAP ^ OP SO we CAM ON rVkPRR AMO ZTWH4. Ill—LBARNING TO FLOAT Before learning to swim, learn to float It’s just as important as swimming, and, -if properly done, it has the advantage of requiring no effort. There is more thim one way of floating, of course, but the most common way is on the beck. First of an, tke learner should get rid of tlm notion that floating is a matter of maintaining hia body in a horizontal position par allel to the surface. In persona of average buoyancy, the body, from chest to knee, will be suspended at an angle of about 46 degrees, and the legs below the relaxed knees will hang nearly perpendicular. The floating posture can be as sumed by placing the hands on the bAtom ofithe pool, behind one, untU/hyleabrng backward the back of^e head about the level of the ears) is/j^merged. If the heln is allowed to rest h the watw with only the face bove the surface, and if the arms are extended gradually to the side and then somewhat beyond the head, the chest and torso will be buoyed up, the back will be nat urally and comfortably arehed,'and the legs, if relaxed and allowed to flex at the knee, will take care of themselves. Once the technique of floating has been mastered, other learning activities will follow logically. These include practice in breath- holding, with the face buried in the water; rhythmic breathing, which is the evenly repcfkted process of inhaling through the mouth above the suriaee and exhahng through the nose in the water; and prac tice in keeping the eyes open un der water. This, the learner will soon discover, is not unpleasant, and is essential both for conven ience and lafety. When the beginner has satisfied himself by experiment that the body’s natural buoyancy will serve to keep^him at the surface, he will not, later, divide his stroking movements and waste energy. Call your Red Cross chapter for information about courses in water safety and swimming, and enroll. Chiefs Win 13th Straight, Down Lake City, 7-3 Homera By Lasorda And D«< Lury In ^xth Load Erup tion AfainatTruckora The Camden Chiefs continued In the role of giant gillers by rolling up their 13th consecutive win at the expense of the Lake City Truckers here Wednesday night, the score being 7 to 3. One-big inning, the sixth, when home runs by Lasorda and DeLury were sandwiched with three Lake City errora and a walk, put seven runs over the block. Incidentally it ahelled Johnny Shannahan from the hill, Klinger taking over. Laeorda, who had -pitched half a game the night before ’ against BlshopTille struck out 18 Tmckera and issued but two walks. Mims, of Camden, with a doable and two singles In five times at bat, and Rawlings of Lake City with three singles and a walk In four appearances at the rubber, led In the sticking. Hugh Cox of Camden got two out of three, as did Mar- eella of the visitors. Camden 7 9 S Lake City .8 8 4 Lasorda and Stone; Shannahan, Klinger and MoClary. Why Ship la CalM Whe* Various cxplanattons have been advanced for calling a ship ’’she.** For* example, some say “a vessal la fenninlne because she requires constant painting," "because It takes men to handle her," or because she Is dear to seamen. JRmi soundest cxplanatton would seem to be based on the tect that ancient Greek mariners gave their ships famlntne names, possibly because Athene was tbi^ goddess of the sea. PK THEATRE BETHUNB, S. C USED CARS 1946 'CMC T‘/4 Ton Truck, 2 Speed Axle 1939 Chevrolet Vz Ton Panel l^ck 1937 Terraplane Coach 1942 Stndebaker Sedan JSEH MHLICUAMP-MAHONEY A 0 —= MOTORS =—= 615 • • • , S. C. ALL WORK eOARANTEED •Friday, Auguot • “THE FARMER’l DAUGHTER" with LoretU Young, Joseph Gotten Newa of the Day and Cartoon Saturday* August 9 rSANTA FE UPltIftINfl.?... A L E N D AJ»’ _ CHURCH avm\ BETHESOA FREMYTERIAW CHURCH Sunday, August 10 A. Douglas McAm, Pastor Churdi school at 10 o’clock with a Blbld class for every age. The nursery class remains open during the morning service. Morning wor ship with prayer, anthoin and ler- mon at llTlS. Pioneera at 5:80 and the Seniors at 6:80. Instead of the usual classes the church school hour will be devoted to the installation of officers in the Pioneer and Senior organisa tions and to a program to be given by those who have attended the Vacation Bible School. Slveryone la cordially Invited to attend these servlcea. FREE WILL BAPTIST TO HAVE RALLY DAY There will be a Sunday school rally day at the Free Will Baptist church Sunday, August 10. Dinner will bo served on church grounds. Everybody welcome. Come and bring a well filled basket. Rev. W. A. Galloway will be in charge. Rev. R. I. Haley, Pastor. Along Main Street Handsome Neon signs have been installed in front of the attractive jewelry _storft^^pf Boykin Rosbor- ough and B. W. Marshall and also The Smart Shop, operated by Mrs. B. W. Marshall. TTie signs add greatly to Camden’s “white way.” Across the street and M A K Coffee shop Is having its J4eon sign, one of the largest on the street, repaired. The coffee shop Is also undergoing considerable renovating on the Interior. A new tile linoleum floor la a feature of the process. The Thomas Tavern has just been renovated and presents an at tractive apjiearance both inside and out ME8BYTERIAN VACA’HON BIBLE SCHOOL On Sunday,morning August 10 at 10 o*clock at Bethesda Presbyterian church school a program will lie given by those who have attended the Vacation Bible School all^ dur ing this week. Everyone la Invited, eapeclolly the parents and friends of the children and young people who have attended. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. ttllee Lines* Rseter 8:00 A. M.—Holy Communion. ^0:00 A. lf.^<niardi echooL 11:1E A. M. — Morning prayer and sermon. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH O. Floyd Montgomery, Paster 10 A.'M.—Church school. 11:15 A. M.—Morning worship. 6:45 P. M.—Training Union. 8:00 P. M.—Evening worship 8:00 P, M.—Wednesday, prayer aerrlce. , j 8:00 P. M.—^Friday, oottage'proy- er meetings. ; ran The nursery wlR remS S. tof the iiQmlttg preachi»J^ A cordial welcome Lyttleton Street chumi]?* PfeNETECOtTAT HOLl church •*kir Street Rev.H,C. Bertheif.p, Sunday school, lo ». ^ Morning devotional ii • PHTS, 7 p. m. - Bvangellst service. 8 n Wednesday prayer servim The pnbllc is cordially ) PRIE WILL BAPTIST to .No. 1 Hlghwiy Rev. R. I. Halty, Pou ,Ton Invited to atti following aenriees: Sunday achool. 10 a. m. Mornlnt worship. ii * Might senrlee, I p. m. Prayer meeting WedneMi 7:46 p. a: Work on the Sarsfleld hotel cof fee shop has been started again and 4vlII be rushed to an early com pletion. with Allan Lane, Little Beaver Chapter No. IS “Son of Zorro” Also Cartoon Saturday, Late Show—10:00 •PHILO VANCE’S O^MSLE" with Alan Curtla, Terry Austin Corioofl The vacant lot back of the post office which has been en eye sore for some time is blossoming forih as an outdoor anto sales mart It will be strictly metropolitan. The city ts casting about for a new location for the taxi lines. Be cause of the occupancy of the property on Broad street, used for years, the taxis must move. DrivB Curgfmlly^-^aaa Deitr Housewife: Did you know Top danger spofs the kUeian? Safer yoifd he under a tree Doing gour chores and stitehuf. 6,000 KILLED in the Kitehen Last Your 28,000 KILLED in Other Parts ol the Ho. 33,800 KILLED in Automobile Acddeeti 1^400,000 ACCIDENTLY INJURED b IfM / When YOU are disabled what happens to YOU) INCOME? Protect it NOW. Our policies pro^ liberally for Hospital* Doctors*, Nurses* bifi ’eti Why wait? “Better be safe than sorry,** and forth BE^ in Accident Protection, see IS. •We aloe sell UFE INSURANCE hr aU form. DAVID H. BAUM, AGENCV ADDITIONAL WANT ADS LOST—From Lyttleton street. Bay mare, one white foot and white blaie on fac^ Locke Craig, 1810 Lyttleton street. Phone 614-J. 21c FOR SALE—^Reject lumber, $3.50 and $4.00 per Itundred feet Cniig- Laird Timber Co. 21c. FOUND—-One horse. Owner can get .same by giving satisfactory deecription, paying cost for feed and this ad. Tom Cantey, R-2. Box 2, near old power honae, Camden. 21p ^ ATTENTION • FARMERS— • LUMBERMEN— • PULPWOOD CUTTERS 1 haws boon l^ppoilIt•d Afent for Mall Chain Saw 1 BOW havo saws ami a largn amount of parts on hamL D. J. CREED Camdon, S. C. A CLARKSON SUPPLY CO. Electrical Supplies — Goodyear Tires — Toh Accessorigs 1107 Broad Street ' Camden, South Corolii FANS! FANS! FANS! — INCLUDING — 10** G£ 2-iSpeed Oscillatmg f26 22 (be. i 12** Handy-Breeze 2-Speed OsdlUlbf II 12** GE 2-l^>eed OscUlatinf 33.64 (iBbl 12** Pure Breeze 3-Speed Oscallating 38.00 — Aiio-l 24*^ GE Powered Fresh Air 83peed Offios Fu And The New, Year *R6aBd CodUag and HasthHi Aerotherm Fan $21.96 GE ALSO IN SpOCK GE Clocks GE Irons GE Oock-Radioi GE Fam^Radis GE Coffee Maken GE FortaUe Mbir Portabb Phonograph GE Vacuum Ossam GE *WestniiBstor Chime* Mantb Clock GE Console-Model Radb-Phonograph GE Table-Model Radio-Phenogra^ Clarkson Supply Co. PHONE 22.W Year Goodyear and General Ebctrfe Deslar (Located Neat to Chrenicb Offloe) Also Serial *knd Monday and ToMday* Auguat 11-12 “APACHE ROBE". (In Tmcolor) with Roy Rofora, Dole Bvana Movlotone Nows and Comody Wodneodoy* August 13 •THAT WAY WITH WOMEN" with Dune Clark, Martha Vlckert Alio Selected Short Snbjecte Thureday, Augwet 14 .„.. “THE tECRET HEART* with Jouf Anysoe, Woltor Pldgeoa Aloe Newa dad VETERANS LEARN TO aV WITH Former AAF Flight Instructors NEW JPIPER CUB TRAINERS Frgp Orientation Flight To Veterans —Nd Obl^ted To Take Training After iterant. This Training k^ree To ^ ASK FOR ED MOOPt '• Camden Flymg, WOODWARD. AIRPORT