Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THURSDAY, MAECH H, ItM. Barnwell in Power Users Association Joins With Other Municipalities hi South Carolina to Fight for . 1 Satsfactory Rates. ^ Columbia, March 12.—The cities of Sumter, Bishopville, Barnwell and Lancaster, have ,'joined the steadily mounting list of municipalities takng out membership in the South Carolina Electric Power Consumers association it was announced today * from the headquarters of the association in this city. The city and town councils in almost every municipality in the State are expected to take similar ac- t'on during the month, it was said. Columbia’s city council voted over a week ago to join. Not only are many cities and towns joining but memberships are being taken out by many industrial plants and other large users of power also, it was said. Reports received from all sections of the State indicate a very strong sentiment in favor of the association, which has been or ganized in an endeavor to secure more equitable rates for power ufcers in South Carolina. The fight has been launched not only in South Carolina, but in other States as well. A meeting of the Georgia association was held last week at Macon, attended by repre sentatives of cities in every section of Georgia and plans were made for launching a very strong fight in that State. Officials of the South Carolina as sociation said today that they are very much interested in the move ment which has been organized in Georgia. They pointed out that the president of the Georgia association is from Augusta and that at the meeting in Macon last week represen tatives of Atlanta were very out spoken in their condemnation of pre vailing rates. This is particularly interesting be cause of the fact that one of the il lustrations being used by the South Carolina association in its efforts to rhow that South Carolina industries are handicapped by the rates they have to pay is that of a company which ewns an oil mill in Columbia, one in Augusta and one in Montgom ery, Ala. Each of the three mills used 378,000 kwh in one month. The cost therefor in Columbia was $4,370.50; in Augusta, $3,004 and in Montgom ery, $3,513.13. Another illustration which the South Carolina association has been using ig that of an oil mill in this State which used 219,600 kwh one month and paid therefor $2,974.75. Based on the Atlanta, Ga., rate its bill would have been $2,196. “If the Georgia people have a right to be stirred up over the rates which they are paying, how about South Carolina?” says a statement issued by the association. “Surely it must be evident to every one that our indus tries are suffering.” t , LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM ELLENTON Ellenton, March 15.—Friends of Miss Mildred Hayes are glad to learn of her condition improvement at the University-Hospital in Augusta. Mrs. J. Julien Bush and Mrs. An gus Patterson, of Barnwell, were visitors here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Tobin, of Au gusta, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. 2. D. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Moise Carroll and children, of North Augusta, were visitors here Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Greene and lit tle daughter Marian, were visitors in Barnwell Sunday. Friends of Mrs. Furman M. Bush are glad that her condition is much improved at the Margaret Wright hospital in Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Guy L.. Blackburn are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter,' who will be called Mary Margaret. The Junior class of the High school delightfully entertained the seniors Wednesday night* with a “Tacky Party” in the school auditor ium. Last week the members of the senior class were hosts to the juniors with a lovely party in the school auditorium. Mrs. J 1 . M. Barron, of Charleston, has been the guest for several days of her friend, Mrs. Frank D. Bush. Mrs. W. B. Cassels returned Sun day from Florence, where she spent two weeks with her mother, Mr*. Bell, who has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. Hill, of Leigh, an nounce the birth of a little daughter, at their home Saturday. Charles M. Turner, Jr. f of Winns- boro, and W. B. Turner II, of Barn well, spent the week-end here with Compare Values * ~ • < ' ' * J : ■ . . • . ' .• "-f J : ’ . ' * . 9 ’ • - BEFORE YOU BUY AN I - . . 0 - • <£. • AUTOMOBILE low charges for distribution of the new Ford \ r -*• • \ save you at ieast $50 to $75 in addition to the many savings in making the ear /CK. T ^HESE are days when every dollar counts. The period of reckless spending is over. People are going back to the good old-fashioned principles of thrift and economy* Value is again being carefully considered* Nowhere is this more important than in the selec tion of an automobile. For the purchase of a car represents a considerable investment* It should not be decided on hurriedly, but only after analyzing every important factor that concerns cost, value and performance. The time to do this is before buying— not afterward when it is too late* On THE basis of cost, performance and the actual comparative worth of every part, the new Ford is a value far above the price you pay. It is made of better materials and with greater care and accuracy because of the recognized efficiency and economy of Ford manufacturing methods. The value of these methods is known and under stood by millions of people. It is, not generally real ized, however, that these same principles of efficiency and economy are applied also to every step in the dis tribution of the Ford car. The low cost of selling, financing time payments, etc., means a direct saving to you of at least $50 to $75 in addition to the money saved by Ford economies in making the car* Here are three reasons why this is so* % (1) The Ford dealer does business on a smaller margin of profit because of the greater number of cars he sells. His discount or commission is the low* est of any automobile dealer. The difference in your favor, ranging from 25% to nearly 50%, comes right off the price you pay for the car* (2) The Ford charges for financing are low* (3) No expensive extra equipment is needed when yon buy a Ford. The car leaves the factory ready for use* The f.o.b. price includes a Triplex shatter-proof glass windshield and an extra steel-spoke wheel, in addition to four Houdaille double-acting shock absorbers and fully enclosed four-wheel brakes. Any accessories yon may wish for your individual taste are sold considerably below the usual prices. None of these charges for sell- ing, financing or accessories is marked up or increased to cover a high trade-in allowance on a used car* Get all the facts, therefore, before you buy figure out just what you are getting for your auto mobile dollars. Go beyond the f.o.b. price and fi«d out how much more you pay the dealer than the dealer pays at the factory. Analyze the used-car allowance* Compare all charges—item for item- value for value* When you do this you will have a new appreciation of what the Ford Motor Company and Ford dealers are doing to keep down the cost of Ford cars* You will also know why it is possible to put so much veal value into the new Ford and still retain the low price* The money you pay goes for value in the car* It is not wasted in excessive costs in manufacturing or selling* FORD MOTOR COMPANY a C. G. Youngblood and P. H. Buck ingham, were visitors in Barnwell Monday. The Woman’s missionary society, of the Baptist church held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon in the Philathea class room. An in- tefesting program was rendered; Mrs. W. H. Jones the president, pre sided. . The March business and social meeting of the Philathea class was bild Monday afternoon at the attrac tive home of Mrs. W. H. Greene, Mrs. Z. D. Miller, president of the class, presided over the business ses sion after which two unique contests were enjoyed. Delicious block cream and cake were served to the twenty members present. Mias Elisabeth Cox and Mias Mar ian Toler delightfully entertained the B-Sharps Music club at the home of the former, last Tuesday afternoon. An interesting and instructive pro gram was presented, Miss Virginia Cassels, the • president, presiding. During the social hour the hostess served delicious sandwiches and tea. Miss Grace Welden attended as a hew member. Members of the Ellenton chapter, U. D. C„ enjoyed a delightful meet ing ^last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. D. Mayes, with Mrs. Mayes, Mrs. Ida Brinkley and Mrs. G. C. Helmly entertaining. Pretty spring flowers were attractively ar ranged in the living room and dining room which were thrown together where the meet hut wan held. -Mrs. R. E. Buckingham, preaidant of the chapter, presided, over business .session. Mrs. F. M. Young blood read an interesting original es say on Wade Hampton and Mrs. Ids Jones read a paper, both of which were enjoyed. Mis? Mary Foreman was elected Historian of the chapter to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. C. G. Youngblood^ who resigned. During the social hour the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Wylie Mayes, served sandwiches with coffee. t '■Mrs. Fred C. Brinkley and Miss Gladys Owens were visitors in Au gusta Saturday. FOR RBNT»—Four-room cottage on Washington Street.—Apply to B. P. Davits, Barnwell 1 ,<§1 I i TRY A BUSINESS BUILDER WOULD HAVE HOUSE MEET IN BIENNIAL SESSIONS J. E; Harley Wants Legislature to Meet Eevery Two Yean. The bills making provision for ses sions of the general assembly every two years instead of yearly gained strength in the house Thursday when they were ordered to the senate by a vote of 96 to 3. These bills had been advanced to third reading by a vote of 95 to 11, so H would seeuf that opposition to the measure lee- sened after the second reading. A two- third, vote of the house membership -—-or S3—wss necessary for This series of these bifis was duced by J. E. Harley, of Barnwell, and provides that the people vote on the question of the U meeting every two years. ShouH the vote be in favor of guch meetings, the general assembly would have the op* portonity of ratifying the action of * e the people next year and biennial ses sions would begin in^SS. t The three bills new^Tto the senate for considerstion. That body killed a similar set of bills once this yufl^ but there Is some belief that ft has changed Its mfod tad will follow the action of the house. m •80 FOR SALR. — i Mia. Apply at The fflea. jl-* Vi*.- ■ • • _ «