The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1921-06-30
PLANS COMPLETE
FOR JULY FOURTH
COMMITTEES ON ENTERTAIN.
MENT FEATURES CLOSING
DETAILS FOR DAY.

The special committees appointed
to plan and arrange the entertainment
features of the independence Day
celebration to be held at Kingstree on
Monday, July 4th, are getting things
well in hand for the big day. Many
features of interest to the general
public have been arranged for the
day and it is planned to make, the Wis
itors forget the boil weevil and the
low prices for products for at least
one day, and all join in and have a
big day long to be remembered
throughout this section of the state.
Probably of first Importance to
many will be the airplane flights
throughout the day by Lieutenants
Runser and Turner in their fighting
scout plane. This is the type of plane
which was used by the British at the
close of the World War for scouting
and aerial combat service. being one
Of the fastest flying machines per-
fected during the war equipped with
a mounted machine gun for combat
duty. At 4 o'clock p. m. these officers
will perform their thrilling exhibition,
the death trap dive, an exhibition
which has never been attempted by
any other flyers. Lieut.. Turner will
hang by his heels from the under car
riage of the paine while it dives from
an altitude of one thousand feet at a
speed of 200 miles an hour. Kings
tree was fortunate in securing the
services of these famous avaitors for
this occasion, as they are well-known
fiiers and were in demand at many
ether places for July 4th celebrations.
Beginning at II o'clock number
of contests will be conducted which
will furnish interest and amusement
for the crowds expected to be here.
First on the programme will be a
"Fat Mans Race. The committee
10 charge of this feature anticipate at
least five entries, but as there are no
strings tied to the proposition, as
many as may desire to do so can en-
ter and compete for the prizes offer
co. First prize, $500; second prize
$3.50; third pirze $1.0O.
Another contes, which will furnish
much amusing interest is that OF
climbing creased pole. A prize OF
$1,000 will be offered to the first party
reaching the top according to the
rules of the contest, which will be an
nounced on the grounds before con-
test begins.
An Apple-Cracker contest, for ladies
only, will be held also. Details OF
this contest will he announced on the
grounds. A first and second prize OF
$500 and $500 respectively are offer
ed.
The Honeymoon contest, open to
couples, will be an amusing feature
of the days contests. Rules Of the
contest will be announced at the time
contest begins. First prize, $500;
second prize $500.
Another contest for ladies only will
be the Nail Driving contest. Only
one prize is offered in this contest, it
being $500.
A fast game Of ball is promised
the fans when Kingstree and Lake
City cross bats on the local diamond
as a part of the afternoon program
Rivalry between these teams has al
ways been keen and it is expected that
both teams will put forth TIC best
material they may secure in order to
carry off the laurels on this occasion.
Plenty of cold drinks will be on sale
for this occasion, the Williamsburg
Post of the American Legion having
secured the privilege of vending this
necessary adjunct. 1t is also expect
ed to have arrangements made where
by persons who wish to bring their
dinner with them will have place
to eat. Food will also be offered for
sale on the grounds for those who pre-
fer to buy their dinner locally.