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P.'^y • +4 M Ml CoMoliiaUi JmM 1, 19SB. I NORMAN B. IWBOl Llk« a A1*mb«r of (ha Pamllv 9 * (VOLUME LL BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2f, 1927. NUMBER R Trap Gun Shoots Shop Proprietor HmuU Federal Reserve A. P. Givens Loses Limb When Wea pon Set in Filling Station Near Williston Goes Off. V Airplane in V, jchis/ Charley: Challenges Bladmlle Man Dies When Gun Discharges Williston, Oct. 13.—A. P. Givens suffered the loss of a leg and serious injury to the other when a trap gun he had set.in his filling station and for gotten about was discharged a^ he entered the building this morning. l'/'TW* 1 lt£cident occurred at Mr. Givens’ place of business five miles north of Williston on the Springfield road. The injured man was taken to the Univer sity hospital, Augusta, where his con- 1 dition is serious. ^ The establishment had been robbed several times and .he arranged the trap gun for protection against thieves. * , Allendale Mourns Ralph H. Walker An exclusive Washington picture of Roy A. Young of Minneapolis, the new Governor of the Federal Allendale, Oct. 16.—This communi ty was shocked last night to learn of the death of Ralph H. Walker, which occurred at his home in Appleton,near Allendale, about 8 o’clock. It was [thought that he was recuperating from a short illness, being able ' to \sit up during the day Saturday and see his friends. The fact that his health was on a decline was known only to his family and a small circle of his friends. He * waa able to attend to his buaines t up to^urtr weeks ago, when he was strict en by his last illness. Mr. Walker toag prominent in both . social and religious circles, having been a member and officer of Mount urch, i Reserve Board, a recent appoint- lident ment by President Coolidge. Western Division W. M.U. Meets Next Week Institute to Be Held at Edgeield on Evening of October 26th and All Day Following. Edgefield, October 18.—The West ern Division W. M. U., which includes m aaaopiat*ona>f dikrn^AhbcvUle^ Edgefield, . Edisto, Barnwell, Ridge, Amon Baptist church, and having a high position in the fraternal orders, the Knights of Pythias, Masons and Shriners. All matterg of public welfare, espec ially the advancement of education, engaged his attention and active in terest. He was one of the trustees of the Allendale Centralised high schoe and took great pride in seeing it launched in its first year of useful ness. Funeral serv ces will be held Mon day at Modfit Amon church. ClauMen’s Bakery Is Awarded Trophy Lexington and Reedy River will hold an Institute hgre on Wednesday even ing, the 26th of October, and all day Thursday; the 27th. Delegates will be expected to ar rive Wednesday afternoon by auto mobile or train and will be entertaia- ed in the homes of Edgefield. The roads are good in every direction by which visitors may come, and trains arrive at Edgefield from Columbia or The City of Augusta la preparing to entertain thousands of visitors from within a 100-mile radius, at the formal opening of Daniel Aviation Field Friday and Satur day, October 28 and 28. This Reid was purchased by the^-clty for $110,000, and is being improved at V& cost of more than $10,000. Dem onstrations of war maneuvers with machine gunning, bombing, para chute jumping, and ether exhibi tions, will be staged on those two days by nearly 50 airplanes repre senting the army. and navy. It will be the most gigantic aerial demonstration In the history of the South, according to Captain Har wood C. Bowman, U. S. A., chair man of the executive committee on arrangements. / Hon. WilHam P. McCracken, as sistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, will deliver the prin cipal address after flying to Au-* gusta in his monoplane. Lieutenant Lester F. Maitland, U. S. A., the first man to fly from California to Hawaii, will be the gueat of the city with his Fokker monoplane. Colonel C. If. Danforth, air offi cer for/ the Fourth Corps Area, will also be present, with five fight ing planes. A race between ^aso fast navy fighting planes will feature the second day's events, while army planes from Langley Field will stage a spectacular demonstration pf war tactics. Commercial planes representing the Southeastern Airways. Inc., will be present to take visitors for flights over the city If desired. 20.000 VISITORS EXPECTED Arrangements are being made to provide foe 20,000 to 30.000 out-of- Impressive exercises, lonkl town people to witness the demon strations and to meet the famous airmen who will be present. All - e—S* v»W iea4'«Sa»AMsuala an Qa» tober 28. and Augusta is preparing to greet the largest number of Georgians and South Carolinians ever to visit the city In two days. The dedicatory exercises will mask the Vpening of the first air port In the South to be officially opened, after having complied with all speclfl9ations of the depart ment of commerce and of the war department. in keeping wfth the nation* prominence of the event, will be staged in Augusta. . y All roads leading from - here to Augusta are In splendid condition, and it is expected that hundreds of people from this section .will go to Augusta for the biggest cele bration of the year. The opening of ihe Augusta airport is of vital importance to the entire South east, and especially Oeorgla and South Carolina. SPORTING EVENTS / SCHEDULED An all-star boxing card will be staged in the Armory Hall at Au gusta on the night of the 2$th by Al Walker, promoter. \ On the afternoon of the 2$th, the undefeated Richmond Academy Musketeers will meet the Savan nah High School team, in one of the outstanding prep-school foot ball contests of the season, at Warren Park. The entire two days, with the exception of the two above events, will be consumed with aortal demonstrations of army and navy planes, and the blimp TC-i Will take part in the exhlbitipne. Land and sea planes will he seen In competitive contests, while the latest fighting planed of the na tion Win be exhibited In all their splendor. " Augusta merchants have Into the spirit of the every store will put < on those two days, latest fall stylet for men men at greatly reduced prices, for the benefit of the out-of-town visi tors. _ Major J. Frhnk Carswell., U. 8. R.. is general chairman of the events, while Captain H. C. Bow man. U. 8. A, is chairman of the executive committee. J. Botbwell Lee is chairman of the enterUln- ^eVta^iS^iWange^Ittr' — . W. W. MeKerley Accidentally Ifcgghi Himself While Hrattn# Near ~ Healing Springs. entertainment _ Mayor Raleigh H. DanW. of Au gusta. in whose honor the field wae named Daniel Aviation Field, has turned the entire matter over to a citixens' committee/ .which includes the governors of Oeorgla and South Carolina, and will be- the guest ot honor of the events of October 28 and 2P. . — Barnwell Win* Over . Heavy Norway Eleven Augusta st 8:15 p. m., trains making* Takes Big End of 25 to 12 Score.—Wil- •nnection at Trenton, six miles from Edgefield. Trains on the Southern also arrive at 8:36 a. m., from Col umbia. Bus lines bring passengers from Greenwood at 11:30 a. m., and several thpes a day. Likewise busses hston-KIko Defeats St. Matthews. —Blsckville Loses. In an exciting gamp Qf football here Thursday afternoon, the heavy come from Augusta several times n day. \ Mrs. D. A. Ousts, of Greenwood, What is considered notable distinc tion of national character has come to Claussen’s Bakery in the sward of the silver trophy by the association of quality Bakers of America. The an nouncement of t^e award brings new laurels to the establishment, which is one of the largest of its kind in the South. The following telegram was received by Clausseh’s Bakery from Ivan B. Wordkam, secretary of the Quality Baker? of America, national co oler*- Ts!k on Chma, Rewr J-Ti-iittiejehn, tive organisation of leading independP” Jr. ent wholesale bakers, which maintain headquarters in New York City: “Hearty congratulations^ on your winning betterbread contest and silver trophy of Quality Bakers of America. Your bread ' scored highest of all members. Thia is a splendid achieve ment for you and your organisation. It shos how good Claussen’s bread is. i (Signed) Ivan B. Word ham, Secy. Quality Bakers of America. The trophy referred to is the hand- - j some silver cup offered by this or ganization, and which was won by Claussen’s bread in the National Bet ter Bread Contest in which leading bakers from all over the country com peted. Clailssen’s bread won by a score of 99.5 per cent, which is the high‘st score that has been made in two yenn. The wimiij.g of riie cup by Claus sen’s Bakery follows winning of six honable finention awards this year, and gives them the highest average in bread quality made by any con- • tffetant for the entire year. This honor to a Southern bakery brings national attention to the South as the home of the test bread, and people all over the South will join in congratulating Clauasen’s dtjganiza- tion on this splendid achievement. Norway High School team bowed in defeat to the faster and better coach ed Barnwell High School' squad, the Mist Whaley Enter* Upon Duties in State Services Available to AMociations In terested in Promo*ion of Health Training. is president of the Western Division ! final wore being 25 to 12. splendid program, and has arranged which follows: Wednesday P. M„ Get. 26. Devotional, Rev. W. L. Coker. Vocal duet, Mrs. J. A. Hungerpil ler and Mist Lucy Scurry. Hospital Pageant ’Twenty-two Years in Japan/'* 11 The two elevens played almost on an even baais in the first half, each acorin? two touchdowna, and the locals added one poinf after goal. Bhrmrell scored first N on only three plays after hokfirfg the viaitora fon downs. ( After a hart! drive down the field. Norway scored early in the see- lustrated lecture with slides—Dr. J. on< * <I*rter. Barnwell immediately F. Ray. — \ Song, “How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me” (PfleugW), Mrs. F. E. Arrdrey. Jubilante Hymn. , ' Edgefield Baptist Orchestra* will ac company the music. Thursday Morning. Hymn, “Jrsus Calls Us.” Devotional, Mrs. Leon Holley. Introductory Message, Mrs. D. A. G. Ousts, vice president. RecogniVicn of SuperinVndcnts and Associate Superintendents with one minute responses. Recognition of visitors. Loyalty to Co-operative Program and Plans for Completing the 1927 Apportionment—Mrs. J. D. Chap man. Song, “My Task,” (Ashford), Mits Rey Swearingen. ‘ Address, Miss Martha Franks. Talk, Rev. J. T. Littlejohn. Recess and Dinner. Afternoon Session. - Hymn, “Go Ye.” Prayer. Ruby Anniversary, Mrs. W. L. Ball. Plans and Methods, Round Table: Mrr. W. 7. Hatcher. ' Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Phillips and Mrs. M. K. Hale left yesterday (Wed nesday) in their car for Greenaboro, N. C., for a visit to relatives, Mrs. Hale being en route to her home in West Virginia after an extended visit to her parent!, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Easterling. Song, “Hear My Cry,” Mrs. J. B. Sloan. Inspirational Message, Dr. J. F. Riy. . ' “ Closing prayer. Dr. Ray will remain over Thursday evening and give an illustrate^ lec ture on the “Holy Land.” An invita tion is extended to any who wish to remain over fOr thia session. Every society in the eight aasociat- tions is entitled to as many delegates aa they can induce to come. The chairman of the committee on hospi- came back with another touchdown on \thtee plays, again forging in the lead. With only thirty seconds to play *n the sfCoqd uqvtei.N.orwijr Lptercept- e l a forward past and ran about 40 yards for a touchdown. There wag a different tale to tell in the last half, the yisitors being playing completely off their feet. Barnwell gained ground almost at will, while holding Norway helpless. In this period, Abel the visitors' star player and the only ground gainer in the outfit, was stoppedv in his tracks repeatedly. A series of brilliant plays netted the locals two more touchdowns, both in the fourth quar ter. Referee Sol Blatt stated tbis week that Bpmwell really should have been credited with another touchdo when Davies recovered the ball be hind* the Norway goal after the kick off. Instead, however, the ball was put into play on the visitors’ 20 yard line. • v While the entire local team played stellar football, Carroll, Davies, Leih- on and Haford were the outstanding Barnwell players, the former getting through the whole Norway team and racing 50 yards for a touchdown, while Halford featured with end runs. Abel starred for the visitors. Barn well has won three games and lost one this season. ADVERTISE in Th« People-Sentinel tality is Mrs. W. A. Byrd, Edgefield, S. C., and all delegates are requested to send their names to Mrs. Byrd and state when they will arrive. Those wh# come in cart/ will be met by hospi tality committee Wednesday after noon- at the Baptist church, where homes wiB be assighed, unless dele gates have previously communicated with Mrs. "Byrd. Miss Nell Whaley, who has recent ly been added to the staff of the South Carolina Tuberculosis Associa tion, has sr-ived in the State and en tered upon her dut»e« as director of child health education. Last week she spoke before the Eastern District of the South Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs at McColl. She has been invited to address the Southern District of Federated Clubsr the Orangeburg Teachers’ Association and the State Parent Teacher’s Asso ciation. The child health education program directed by Miss Whaley, has been made possible by the 1826 sale of Christmas Seals. Miss Whaley wil work in-Aceoparaaec: rrith# the -State Boards of Health and Education, am the State Home Demonstration De partment. After conferring with the State Superintendent of Education Miss Whaley has begun plans Tor reaching the teachers throughout the State by personal attendance at the county association meetings, and by a correspondence service through the means of monthly bulletins. This service will include practical talks and exhibits on the teaching o health habits to school children am conferences with local workers con cerning programs of child health edu cation in their communities. Miss Whaley’s service^ are availa- to Teachers’ Associations, Parent Tehcher and Rural School Improve ment\Ass Delations, Farm Women’s Councils, Clubs and other organiza tions/already interested in the pro motion o£ health training in the schools of the State. Healing Springs Honor Roll. Healing Springs, October 18.—The following ig the honor roll of the Healing Springs public school for the 7H.- month ending October 7th: First Grade—Joe Proctor. 4 Second Grade—Beulah Whetstone Helen Odom, Clarence Whittle. Fifth Grade—Myrtle Cain. Sixth Grade—Gertrude Proctor Ellen Martin. Seventh Grade—Surah Whittle. Eighth Grade—Louise Boylaton Mary hoggin, Nannie T«mpleton, Nel He Gardner.' Ninth Grade—Julia Lott, George, Whittle. Blsckville, Oct. 12.—While hunting early this morning in the Healing Springs Section, three miles from town, WilHam W. McKerley, of Black, ville, accidantally shot and killed* himself. Mr. McKerley had returned to his automobile which he left park ed on the Columbia highway and was unloading his automatic gun whan it discharged. The load entered the right eye, blowing off part of his head and causing instant death. His body was discovered by paaaers. Mr. McKerley, 4 men of about fifty years of - age, was born in the Mount Calvary section, six miles from Black- ville, and moved here some years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Sandifer McKerley, formerly of BamUrg and a son, Thomas Mc Kerley, also by four brothsra. Ban. J. McKerley, Arthur M. McXsrieff, Bar- neet M. McKerley, George A. McKer- HoU. Fine Meeting| £ Atlanta. Charles K Price of t-orest City, N C, challenges the claim of Layton Mitchell of Pswhuska, Okla.. as be tng the youngest Chief of Police In the C t Sr Chief Price is four months, or from February to June, younger than Mitchell Both are 27 years old Improvement Assn. Mias Mattie Thames Makes Talk, Ambitious Program Mapped Out Tuesday Evening. Several Taxpayers Make Early Payment An enthusiastic meeting of the lo cal School Improvement Association was held in the "school auditorium Tuesday evening, at which time Mias ofh short talk to the members. The meet ing was .presided over by the president Supt. W. W. Carter, and a abort mu sical program added much to the en County Treasurer J. B. Armstrong states that the following taxpayers settled their accounts with the State and county during the first week that thd tax books were open : — Hartwell Ayer, Lena Ayer, Jas. An derson, Mrs. E. K. Brittain, Estate of G: W.- Brittain, gary Bolen, Harry D. joyment of the occasion, vocal solos I C8® ,oaB « J. F. Creech, B. H. Dye bee. '•m being rendered by Mrs. Ira Falea and Mrs. P. A. Price, with Mrs. Sol Blatt as accompanist. Miss Thomas advo cated the improvement of the school building and grounds and approved | the proposed clinic. During the evening a business ses sion was held, when the secretary Mrs. A. A. Lemon, made a eompre- E. R. Givens, E. Y. Givens, F. Givens, Mrs. Harriet Givens, A. M. Harden, Georgianna Hay, H. B. Harley, Tiri- ton Jenkins, Mima Jacobs, Aaron OJom,Estate of J. W. Mitchell. J. A. Moody, John A Don Proctor, Room Proctor, Columbus Phoenix, Hendrick Powell, Jeaee Rountree, Mrs. J. E. RountrW, Estate of John R. Bay, Mrs. E. O. Simms, Mrs. W. P. Sanders, J. hensive report of the work to date. ^ r _ Mrs. Fates tendered her resignation I G. Frank BwygtM, F* .. treasurer and Mrs. R. S. Dicks was I U “* r 7- Mr » elected to fill the vacancy. Quite an ambitious program was outlined for the coming weeks, as fol lows: October 28—Hallowe’en Carnival. October 28—Preparatidh of dinners for county teachers’-meeting. November 4—Examination of child ren under school age by representa tives of the State Board of Health, in preparation (or the proponed dink. December 1—Play, “Dnst of the Earth, This plays to bo staged by the four high schools in the county. Thopo plays wiirfirst bo presented to home au diences and than at the other erhonls 4n 4bs county, the proceet ing for the benefit of the schools.. • The following new members have Ussery, Mrs. 8. M. Uaeery, Mrs. Ivy L. Weathers bee. Generate Williams, Tsais Mae WMHams, Robbia Ossete, C. C. Zonte. i I J. Frank Kfeel Die* ~ • ' at Ftodaricksborg Allendale, Oct. 16—TIm friends at Allendale were grieved te learn of the death af J. Freak Keel In .."b, JWton Hi* SchooliI a**/-' i. th. OTT of .(ml •»» * had spent the moat of Ms life In tfcte State. He wps a druggist bp praite •ion and at one time was saapleyed by the Murray Drug Company - ^Though .he wair in podir was thought he wgp the time of his death he joined the association: Mr. and Mrs. , P.^. Price, Supt W. W. Carter, Miss P ‘^ ** «* •*** nc Spann and Hi« HcNab. ' | at IWW*®, The details of Tuesday evening’s meeting- were arranged by the Pro gram Committee. attended to Ms duties Friday the day ha was stricksa with paralysis and lingered hut a few hours. Surviving him era his widow /who was Miss Alma Gouldman, af Frad-_ ericksburg, Va* one son, 6 •years of Tests Demonstrate . \ Vnliiml •**; hi « parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fertilizer Value Keclt ^ a 9kin ^ ^ of Allendale. A test conducted this summer on I He was s member of the Baptist the farm of Newman Connor, near church a nd the order of the Knights Barnwell, clearly demonstrates' the 0 f Pythias. value of the use of proper fertUiser.| interment took place.at Fredericks. Mr. Connor had a field of com on one acre of which he used 225 pounds of sulphate of ammonia, the yield be ing 2,692 pounds or 3314 bushels. Another acre, which v wpi fertilized burg. Attends Dedication. The new Gen. Johnson Hagood with 200 pounds of cottonseed meal, j Memorial Stadium was dedicated yes- produced 1346 pounds or 28 bushels, | terdsy with brief ceremonies praced- while the third acre was not fertilized j n g the Citadel-Oglethorpe football at all, produced only 1300 pounds, or g^me. Mora than 6,000 persons saw 16 bushels.. Mr. Connor states tfcat the 200 specially toyited guests march the land and the method of cultiva- ttpon ^ fte]d and hear a short dedica tion was the same on the three plats, tory address by Mayor Thomas P. * * r Stoney. To Vote on lacorppratioB. | The stadium and athletic center was The secretary of State Saturday dedicated to the memory of appointed Lucien Pitts Boylaton, Jno.' Hagood and to the future men and Daniel Washington Heckle - and. women of Charleston. It was built by James Jefferson Ray as a. committee; the city. to provide for the registration of all electors within the limits of the pro posed town of Healing Springs hi Barnwell County and to appoint throe managers to hold an election to voca on Mm incorporation of the town. The population of Healing Springs is given as It*. |Walch -Neon and Among the guests was Butler good, of Barnwell, s son of Hagood, and Mrs. Dozier Lea, Charleston, a niece of the leader. They sat at the