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PAGE EIGHT MORNING NEWS, FLORENCE. S. C. THURSDAY The Lazy Type Mother gives him By SARA WINSLOW (Ar' Feature Service) They say there's no such thing 88 a lazy child -that the child who boreamor lazy is only fatigued or undernourished. Maybe that's true of parents, too.

But if some parents aren't lazy they certainly put on a good lazy act. How about the mother who won't listen? Her son comes home from school and says, "Mother, the awfullest thing happened at school today. I WAS with Jack, and The mother interrupts. "I'm too busy now, darling. Tell me about it later." She's reading a magazine.

She could listen if she wanted to, and her boy knows it. How about the mother who can't quite stick to a routme for her under-six youngsters who need routine so badly? She can't quite get them be dat seven o'clock, because she's busy- gOSsiping with guests. Meals may or may not be on time. One day she Smash Suddenly At Enemy Along English Channel (Continued from Page One) ed damage, Two British fighters Were lost. The German high command, in a communique relayed here, said, in however, the that five merchant ships convoy were sunk and another set afire.

This evening's cold and terse British account of last night's raids on Germany and the neighboring nations which she dominates listed the following as bombed: Three air plane factories (Gotha, Kassel, Wenzendorf). Three oil depots (Hamburg, Gelsenkirchen and Flushing). Twelve airdromes and numbers railways, anti-aircraft positions and freight yards. Patrol boats in Dunkerque har. bor.

Docks at Amsterdam. A German. flying boat was shot down off Scotland. Only one Birtish plane was acknowledged lost. Stung by repeated Italian raids on Gibraltar, Malta and Alexandria, the British Near Eastern air command sent new raider waves out to destroy or cripple Italian sea and air power.

Bombing planes were reported in a Cairo, Egypt, communique to have scored direct hits on a jetty at Tobruk, Libya, at which several submarines were tied up. (The Italians announced that Rome's anti-aircraft bateries last night opened up precautionary barrages on two occasions as a resuit of "reports" from Gaeta, naval base near Napes, only to miles from the capital. The Italians said no bombs were dropped but that several persons were injured by flying fragments from their own shelis.) Four explosions were noted on the jetty, the British said. This naval post on Italy's North Atrican coast about 75 miles from LIe Egyptian frontier, has been the favorite target of British bombing pilots since Italy entered the war. The Cairo command also reported progress against the beleaguered Italian fort of Capuzzo, near Tobruk.

they For shut 15 days fort's British, since off the water supply, have been cutting up reliet columns, attempting to reach the besieged fort. Today's comsuffered munique further losses of motor said the Italians had trucks and guns. Flying boats on patrol of the Mediterranean also attacked an Italian convoy and apparently damaged two ships, it was ed. Canadian and Australian reintorcements were landed to guard Gibraltar. At home, several houses were shattered when a raider, pursued by fighters, dumped its bombs over town on the Southeast coast, but no serious casualties were reported.

Southwest Scotland also was hit by bombs and several buildings were damaged. A woman in Northeast England was wounded by machine-gun bullets, fired from another plane. Although British, in line with their policy of not announcing casualties except by monthly totals, were reticent on the exact effect of these German Mal. colm MacDonald, minister" of health, in A luncheon talk today that for every German bomb on 4.11 English town an average of three persons is killed. THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 25, 1940 Seen About Town Harriet Tobin leaving the dentist's office after a painful session getting two teeth filled.

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hardee out for spin South Irby street in a snappy convertible two-seater.

S. W. Caudle superintending construction of two houses which he 35 contracting for Frank Barnwell in West Florence. Bryan, law partner of James P. Monago, in the city on business.

George Stanton, displaying a beautitul tan which he obtained by superintending, construction jobs for his father E. E. Stanton. Young Stanton busy yesterday starting excavation on the Ed Dowling home in Green acres. Joe Waters, watering the grass in front Waters funeral home- one way of fighting the hot weather.

H. Moore, contractor, recalling the dark days of 1932 and wondering how anybody with a Jong memory could vote against Roosevelt in 1940. Writer of this column trying to give away part of A pint of ice cream in the 100-block of North Coit street, and finding everybody so full of watermelon, having to eat it all himself. Burt Singleton, looking very much like an African explorer wearing 8 helmet which he admitted filching from his father, Fulton Rogers getting up at 6:30 A. m.

to administer a sound thrashing in two love sets to A younger component on the city park tennis a Pete Thornell Again SUPER-X comes to the aid of motorists who are confronted with rising prices on gasoline. Today we have made a sensational reduction and now offer SUPER-X A- merica's Finest Gasoline For only 18 8-10c a gallon (5- gallons cost cnly 94c) and in addition to this price we fit Sharing Stamps that can give valuable SUPER Probe redeemed for premiums including Cannon Bath Towels, YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO USE SUPER-X WHEN IT COST ONLY 18 8-10c A GALLON. Broadway's Sensational Success! Now you can see it on the screen at no advance in prices Filmed from Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize Play. LABE LINCOLN ne Lockhart IN Ruth Gordon Howard Harvey Dorothy Stephens Alan Baxter Also "What's Your 1 Last Times Today Colonial Much interest attaching to the No.

playing 1 of player Sam in the Daniel, state seeded tournament at Darlington, who is the son of Superintendent A. C. Daniel of the Olanta public schools. An alumnus of Presbyterian college here recalling Sam as a freshman at that institution when he barely won the freshman tennis tournament there in 1933. bradsher, well known youth of Florence, a patient at the McLeod infirmary following an operation on his arm which was broken about three months ago.

Carl Hornsby, son of the Rev. C. H. Hornsby of Timmonsville, reporting the catch pouna Rock yesterday in A 1oot deep in Little Pee Dee river near Muuins, the catch being made when young Hornsby corned the big game fish in the shallow ter and struck it with his boat paddle. Mrs.

E. J. Jeffords Is Laid To Rest Friends from Fayetteville, Columbia, Hartsville, Rocky Mount and other towns in this section of the country attended the funeral services for Mrs. E. J.

Jetwere held the fenders home yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. P. Hi. Bussey, pastor of the Immanuel Baptist church conducted the simple but impressive services and he paid a beautiful tribute to Mrs Jeffords' strong Christian character.

Interment was in Mount Hope cemetery where she was laid to rest beside her husband. The pall bearers were Archie C. Jeffords, Harrell M. Graham, David H. Graham Jack Muldrow, Geo.

E. Crouch and Geo. E. Jeffords, The flowers which came from different sections of North and South Carolina completely covered the family plot. The following members of the Leonora chapter of the Eastern Star of which Mrs.

Jeffords member and past worthy matron. placed the floral designs on grave; Mrs. W. D. Smith, Mrs.

W. D. O'Harra, Mrs. J. W.

Hughes, Mrs. H. B. Wessinger, 'G. Mrs.

J. W. Campbell and Mrs. W. Thomas.

the choir Whiche First Baptist The, music was furnished by church of Mrs. Jeffords Kenneth faithfuls member, charge, with Mrs. Mrs. Jefforda was a devoted member the Athelean Bible class of the First Baptist church Sunday SchOol. two "daughterd: Mrs.

Nat Turner is survived by Columbia and Mrs. DuRant Gallup of Fayetteville; two sons, Archie C. Jeffords and Didie E. Jeffords both of Florence; one half sister Mrs. Leake of Clinton, C.

Six grandchildren also survive. The many friends who attended the services and the numerous Coral bespoke affection with which her many friends hading for her. Looks For Banner Business In Fall Oscar Furchgott, owner of Furchgott's popular ladies' ready-towear shop on West Evans street, returned yesterday form a most interesting trip to New York City. Mr. Funchgott combined business and pleasure, having made considerable fall purchases for his shop in preparation for what he says looks like one of the best seasons in years, "The spirit of optimism is prevalent everywhere you go up in New Mr.

Furchgott stated. prospects for a banner fall' business are based mostly on the tremendous amount of money being spent by the government in this defense program," he added, "and business men feel that with so much money going out into so many channels, every section of the country will feel the Mr. Furchgott announced upon his return to the city yesterday morning, that shop would work of begin remod- in just few days. ed While in New York he celebratanother milestone in his tra in the Hotel Taft dining and to his surprise, the orches. room.

stopped suddenly and announced that a man from Florence, South Carolina, was celebrating his birthday, to that play day, "Happy then Birthday" proin the presence of several hundred guests. Mr. Furchgott added that he was the only one in the crowd so honored he felt proud both for himself and for his home town. town. LOOKING FOR A Darn Good Record! Try DECCAN Hear your favorite singers, orchestras and musicians.

DECCA RECORDS offer you a large variety of selections. They're low priced, too. ELECTRIC SALES SUPPLY CO. Next to Postoffice Phone 1374 Public Rest Rooms Being Sought Here Group Will Present Plan To City Health Board Soon A public comfort station for Florence will be asked of the board of health by a group of interested parties at the August meeting, it WAS learned yesterday, A location for the place has been selected and A plan will be presented whereby the city can finance it at small cost. The group backing plan, which includes some members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, said that this project was one of the outstanding needs of Florence in advertising the city in a favorable way commercially, Public rest rooms are a convenience to out-of-town shoppers in any town and Florence, with its wide trading area, especially should have them, it was urged.

The matter of public rest rooms was the outstanding feature of A recent contest on methods of proving Florence sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. This project was mentioned more than any other in the contest cries. Price Fixing And Monopoly Charged In Tobacco Probe (Continued from Page One) liberately designed to dominate and dictate terms" both to growers of tobacco and to wholesalers and retailers of tobacco products were among the department's ac, cusations of conspiracy. In a statement, the department described these terms as "harsh and oppressive." The detendant corporations withheld immediate comment. They are charged with violation of the Sherman act on four counts, each of which carries a maximum penalty, upon convinction, of one year's imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.

The complaint, filed by United States District Attorney John T. Metcalf as a criminal information which those accused must answer September 9, asserts that in some years the total combined income of the Reynolds, Liggett Myers and American companies equalled or exceeded the entire form value of the tobacco crop of the United States. Lexington is the largest burley tobacco market in the world. The practices of the the complaint said, defendants. tect of permitting a few companies in a great industry through which to attain control of a bottle a major farm commodity, on which several millions are dependent, must pass." As to the effect of the alleged methods on tobacco products dealers, the complaint said: "By nationwide advertising and sales promotion schemes, the Big Four Philip Morris company, created such a perfect acceptance and demand for their major brands that the ofter.

of such products for sale, bea necessary adjunct to the conduct of numerous wholesale, retail and service establishments, such establishments are forced to handle the products even on unreasonable and arbitrary terms and at such prices." The justice department said its investigation convinced it that a 1911 civil suit--by which the American Tobacco company's business was divided among Big Four and divorced from the Britisn tirms named in today's not suffice to restore free man competition act is and today that the violated Sher-1 being in numerous respects" by the firms and individuals. Major companies accused, beside the Big Four, are the Philip Morris, company, the Imperial Tobacco company (of Great Britain and Ireland) BritishAmerican Tobacco company, Universal Leaf Tobacco company, Ind. The last named firm is described as this country's largest leaf tobacco dealer. The other defendant companies are described as subsidiaries or affiliates of the major eight and the accused individuals as engaged in the management of the companies. The individuals include the heads of the Big Four-George Wasnington Hill, president of American; William W.

Flowers, chairman of Liggett Myers; William N. Reynolds, chairman of executive committee of Reynolds, and George H. Hummel, president of Lorillard. Horry County Boy Drowns In River Leod CONWAY, July Todd, 20, of near Burgess in Horry county was drowned while in, swimming about noon Tuesday at Enterprise Landing. He was an employee of the Southern division.

Kraft, company, Pumpwood survived by his grandfather, J. his grandbrother, Eugene Todd. and one mother. Mrs. Rachel, Todd.

one sister, Mrs. Henry Suggs, all from the Burgess section. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Myrtle Beach cemetery at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. A. D.

Woodle. PEACHES! Fresh Georgia Belle 1 00 BUSHEL Also sold in other quantities wanted J. H. McELVEEN SARDIS. S.

C. had been laid aside because of some objections that it was impractical, it clearer that Unitcan States experts divising some method of relieving burdened countris excess products. George S. Messersmith, U. S.

ambassador to Cuba, issued another warning before the Intersati nal Lions convention today of the "insidious attack on unity, security and peace of the American republics." Meauy, he said, this attack had developed into direct efforts by European interfere ternal policy American the internal, policy and exDeclaring the "security and peace which 80 long enjoyed is and imminently threatened," Messersmith, who maintains close contact with the United States de00, legation at the conference, warnLatin American nations a- gainst adopting an "egotistic attitude" which "weakens the structure of defense and this hemisphere as whole." of security a Funeral Services of Mrs. F. L. Carmon Mrs. Frances L.

Coward, died at 9 o'clock Carmon, Tues- of 74, day night at home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Coward. She survived by her husband, W. four Carmon, two sons and Hartwell daughters follows: J. P.

Carmon of Florence, S. C. Carmon of Coward, Mrs. of Leland Lee Sardis, Mrs. Lebby Langston of Florence, Mrs.

Vivian Evans 0. Augusta, Mrs. Gladys Coward of Coward. Funeral services were conducted at Lee cemetery by the C. Vause.

Rev. G. Menton Pallbearers were Lonnie Gause, Hicks, Waltie Matthews Carl Dudley lard Hicks, Wil McKnight, Darlington In Midst Of Building Boom DARLINGTON, July lington this summer is experienc in ing the biggest building program recent Years. A number of new homes are being erected and done residences. much improvement, work is being Among the Darlingtonians buildhomes at this time are C.

F. Patterson, Mrs. Minnie Drake Townsend. and Miss Melvin Mary Phillips, and Mrs. Hyman.

Remodeling work is being done by Mrs. L. W. Coker, Mrs. G.

A. Buchanana. J. E. Norment, R.

H. Blackman, and Mrs. Parrott. Kingstree News Special to the Morning Fews: KINGSTREE, July 24. Mrs.

-Ceci Harper entertained her bridge elut afternoon, having as additional guests Mrs. G. F. Harvey and Mrs. Seawell.

High score prize was won by Mrs. Pat Fowler. Mrs. L. W.

Sease received the low prize, and Mrs. Seawell the consolation. A sweet course was served after cards. Mr. and Mrs.

F. A. Douglass had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs H. H.

Pooser of Camden, Mrs Mary Sparks of Columbia, mother of Mrs. Pooser and of Mrs. Douglass, who has spent the past four weeks here, returned to Camden with Mr. and Mrs. Pooser tor a visit of some time.

Miss Elizabeth Byrd left Satur. day for a week's vacation visit in New York at, the World's Fair. Mrs. M. L.

Allen is spending the week in Darlington with her daughter, Mrs. R. Vaughan and Mr. Vaughan and their young son. Mrs.

W. T. Chandler and Miss Tommy Chandler of Cades were guest; of Mr. and Mrs. John Roger Allen here during the weekend.

Miss Carolyn Douglass has turned after spending several days in Beaufort with Miss Norma Car. ter. Mrs. T. E.

Frierson of Palm Beach, is the guest of her sister Mrs. Bart Burgess and Mr. Burgess and family here Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burgess and two sons of Jacksonville, Mrs.

Boyle Singleton of St. Petersburg, and Mrs. Homer Williams of Moultrie, were guests of relatives in Kingstree and elsewhere in the county during the past week. HEAT CLAIMS MARION NEGRO broke MARION, all records Jury here Soling today, when the mercury rose to 103, the highest Marion has had in many years, One negro, "Red" Davis, was overcome by heat yesterday and died late last night. MULLINS GETS SLIGHT RELIEF MULLINS, July -Mullins perienced one of the hottest days on record yesterday when the mer.

cury played around 100 to 101 de grees. Slight relief has prevailed today with high reading of 97 degrees tonight. MISS COLUMBIA Miss Robin Hood who will of Columbia, City at the represent the Capital to be held pre-Harvest jubilee Columbia" Kingstree July 31. at with other will compete cities queens from towns in the state for and of festival the honor queen, the coronation ceremony to be held in the Carolina warehouse at 8 o'clock on the evening of the jubilee. Mosquito Scarcity Credited To Scouts Boys' Work In Spring Responsible, Says Potter Florence Boy Scouts are given lion's share of the credit for the scarcity of Florence this summer mosquitoes in Health by City Commissioner R.

M. Potter. Potter said he was delighted to note that mosquitoes are unusually scarce this summer. It indicates, he said, not any particular work on the part of the health department but rather a greatly increased public co-operation. Potter pointed to the campaign against mosquitoes staged in the spring the Boy Scouts as a factor curtailing the supmosquitoes.

The Scouts rounded up old tin cans, rubber and other sources of stagnant prater favorable to the breeding mosquito larvae, in a speccampaign sponsored by the ial city. This work was effective in heading off the mosquitoes early in the season and prevented great multiplication later, he said. Aged Citizen Of Mullins Is Dead Special to the Morning News: MULLINS, July 24. Brodie Stephens, 73, died at 1 o'clock today at the home of his sister, Mrs. Boyd Powell of Mullins.

He had been in declining health for some time. The funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 10 o'clock of Macedonia Methodist by the Rev. J. T. Peeler, pastor church, assisted by the Rev.

M. M. Byrd. The interement will be at Rose Hill cemetery in Marion. Mr.

Stevens is survived by the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Lelia MacVeigh of Sellers, Gary Stephens, Mrs. Ima, Mavis Stepherns, Mrs. F. A.

McCormick of Mullins. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Boyd Powell of Mullins and 14 grandchildren. Coxe Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Negro Woman Charged With Jewelry Theft Sarah Chance, 22-year-old negro woman, was charged with grand larceny yesterday in connection with the theft of a wedding ring from Mrs.

Anna Paelis of West Evans street. The woman was a servant in the house, being employed by, another family in the same building. She was arrested by Police Officer Tommy Hewitt and A. J. McCain.

102 DEGREES AT CONWAY CONWAY, July has undergone two hot days here durcurrent heat wave. The temperature, 100 degrees yesterto 102 today. MASONIC NOTICE A special communication of Hampton Lodge, number 204, A.F.M. will be held day night, July 26, 1940 at 7:303 m. at the Masonic Temple for the purpose of conferring the Master Mason's Degree on a full class of candidates.

A chicken bog will be served, and all masons are welcome. and be with us. George L. Corbin, W.M. W.

J. Graham, Sec'y Robert T. Abrams, 68, died at State Park hospital in Columbia Tuesday afternoon after an illness years. He 28- tive of Anarews, S. where he was a successful farmer.

Surviving are three sons And four daughters: Robert T. Abrams, of Marion, N. Joseph Abrams Brunswick, Eddie Abrams of Florence, Mrs. Odran Sports of Georgetown, Miss Mary Martha Abrams of Lake Miss Margaret Abrams of Walterboro. One brother, Wade Abrams of Wadesboro, N.

and his grangfather, J. E. Sports of East Pine street also survive. The body will remain at Cusaack's funeral home until the funeral arrangements are completed. OF EXTERNAL Clearing-up help aided by germicidal action of Black White Ointment.

Soothes out "burn and itch. First try does it or your money back. to Vital in cleansing is good soap, use Black and White Skin Soap. Hearts Aflame! of one Thrill enthralling romost written! mances ever Nathaniel Hawthorne's THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES George SANDERS Margaret Vincent PRICE LINDSAY Nan GREY Dick FORAN Plus Color Cartoon News Today Only CAROLINA GOOD NEWS FOR MOTORISTS 8 AMERICA'S FINEST GASOLINE Cents 10 Patronage of thousands of motorists have made possible this sensational reduction in spite of a rising market. Pete Thorneli Oil Co.

"PETE" THORNELL, President JIMMIE SANDERS, Vice-President Elks Club To Send 5 Boys To Camp Bob Lewis, chairman of the Elks chairity committee announced yesterday that the Elks club Florence had joined the band of "Big Brothers" and would send five worthy boys to Camp Nixon on August 21. Likewise a charitable widow who would not permit. her name to used phoned W. B. Covington "to select a boy who would not otherwise get a vacation for her "Little Brother." A total of 42 boys will make the trip of which 22 are definitely provided for.

The boys will stay at Camp Nixon for 10 days and will cost $10 each, Robert T. Abrams Dies In Columbia cookies to quiet him neglects to buy oranges, the next she's out of cereal. When her two-year-old grows fretful and develops a habit of crying over something every afternoon, she gives him cookies and candy to quiet him. All the jobs of parenthood she performs in an absent careless sort of way, thinking, "I'll have to get these children running along on a better schedule soon." If a mother realizes she's a "problem parent," should have her own healthe checked. Perhaps she, like the "lazy" child, is fatigued or undernourished.

doctor can suggest ways to increase her energy and stamina. Then she should impose a rigid schedule upon herself and her children. Above all, she snould resolve tO take 81. interest in her children's activities, instead of feeling that her duty is done when she dresses them. feeds them, puts them to bed.

The country is much safer, he said. With the lite of Britain perhaps depending upon ability of her airpiano factories to keep Britain's skies filled with defenders, informed sources said she rapidly Is overtaking Germany in monthly airplane production. These sources said Britain's more than doubled home production, plus increased American deliveries, is "rapidly approaching" ure of about 18,000 planes a month. It was estimated that Germany is a production at about that level, but has lost 000 to 5,000 planes since the war began. Firm Measures To Stamp Out "Fifth Column" In Americas Urgently Asked (Continued from Page One) sies.

Cuba proposed that any occupid colony should be given the ultimate choice of independence or annexation to an American nation. Independence or restoration of ty the proposals did not pro colony, to its original sovereignvide for a colony to become nexed by an American, republic. This apparently cOnflicted with Secretary Hull's declaration Monday that there was no thought of absorbing any of these territories or of permitting any nation to acquire a "special in them. Economic proposals to plement Secretary Hull's outlined methods of bolstering economy were studied closely by experts of various delegations. Suggestions already before the committee, although their contents were guarded closely, were believed to leave much detail to be filled in after expert tations.

It was expected that any plans adopted bere would merely a framework with detailFed negotiations to follow among the various governments. Increased lending power and freedom of action on loans, commended, for President the Import-Ex- Roosevelt, was understood to figure largely United States plans for dealing with the export surpluses problem. Whether the Cartel project announced by the President some time ago entered directly into the economic plans wAS uncertain. But if the Cartel plan itself.