Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Washington, Dec. 18.—The farm administyation said “Merry Christ mas'’ to the South today • with an nouncement that release of cptton op tions this week would mean distribu tion of approximately $48,000,000 to 600,000 cotton farmers. The options are going to those farmers who co-pperated in the plow- up campaign of last July. Some farmers took a straight cash payment for turning under their gnowing crop. Others chose a smaller cash payment plus an option to buy at six cents a pound a quantity of government owned cotton equal to the farmer’s reduction in output. The options cover approximately 2,- 400,000 bales of government held cot ton. When they receive their options, producers may choose one of two methods of realizing on them. They (may call the options and re ceive the difference between six cents a pound and the market price, approxi-v mately 4 cents, or they may execute an “exercise of cotton option and pool agreement’' and receive an ini tial payment cf four cents a pound or approximately $20 a bale on their options. This cotton pool has been formed to liquidate the government held cotton. Farmers who take the $20 initial pay ment and consign their cotton to the pool would give the ipocl manager the right to sell the cotton at any time it could be marketed on the basis of 15 cents a pound, middling 7-8. After July 31, 1934, the secretary of agriculture may,,in his discretion, sell and make delivery cf all or any pait of the cotton, irrespective cf the price. Producers who desire to execute the option but do not wish to join the ' peel will receive a check from the cot ton option office, formed to handle , the optionees’ claim properly audited Farmers who elect to join the pool will receive their initial $20-a-bale when they have signed a 1934-35 acre age reduction contract or have prov ed they are inegible to sign such contracts Under the cotton option pool agreement farmers must assign their options to the pool by January 15 if they are to participate. Secretary Wallace ordered the dis tribution of the option forms through county aghnts as rapidly as possible. Checks will he disbursed from Washington Tlie administration al ready has made preparations to mail the checks as rapidly as properly exe cuted forms are received froth the county agent a. + + 9 Jesse Rosier Killed. — To Make Application eta Seen and Heard Here During the Part Week Little Sense and Nonsense About People You Know and Others You Don’t Know, 'A Perry Bush remarking that he burn ed up four gallons of gas and ruined a pair of socks getting a Christmas tree ’that he could have bought for 25 cents. . . . Billy Bronson, son of Clerk cf Court “Bob” Bronson, say ing that Santa Claus is going to bring him" a driver’s license and a shot gun. . . . Barnwell friends • * congratulating Winchester C. Smith, Jr., of Willistcn, upon the promotion of his brother, Norman, to the rank of rear admiral in' ths- navy Several foggy mornings in succession, the damppess equaling a light shower of rain. . . . Visitors from other towns commenting on the remarkable way in which the people of Barnwell Tough Job to “Gat Lindbergh’s Plane Special Fuel Supplied at Many Remote Spots on Long Air Journey Juat Completed. When Colonel Charles A. Lind bergh brought his plane down at Natal after crossing the Atlantic from Bathhurst, West Africa, one of the most extensive fueling jobs in the history o f aviation had been completed. Since leaving this ccun- tiy last summer on his survey flight Colonel Lindbergh has obtained at every point at which he landed a special American aviation gasoline which meets the most rigid .specifica tions. To bring this special high octane engine fuel to him it was necessary to utilize a far flung service organiza tion which effected elaborate arrange- ment 5 to insure his obtaining Kappa Alpha Members to Meet in Columbia College Fraternity Has Four Mem- ■* i hers Recorded as Living in Barnwell County. Capt Norman Smith Named Rear Admiral Appointed Chief of Bureau Yards and Docks With Rank of Rear Admiral, C. E. C. pull together when it comes to get-‘pHes at the many remote points 8PP- i on ting something for the town. . . . Compliments from out-of-county folks about the beautiful Sweetwater Coun try Club house'and golf course. . . Invitations to another dance at the Barnwell pavilion. People sitting on their porchee and many appearing in their shirtsleves his itinerary, according to Major E. E. ALdrin, head of the aviation divis ion cf the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, which superintended all fueling arrangements “for this flight as well as for the Balbo and many other trans-Atlantic flights. Member^ of the Kappa Alpha (Southern) college fraternity from more.that half thf States of the Union will attend the thirty-seventh biennial national convention of the erganization in Columbia, December 28, 29, 30. Large delegations are expected from the active chapters at Wofford College, Furman University, the University of South Carolina, the College of Charleston, and the Pres- J byterian College of South Carolina. The convention will be the occasion of the largest reunion of South Caro lina alumni of the fraternity in its history. Bishop Henry J. Mikel cf Atlanta, native of South Carolina, ta the knight commander at the head of the order. The entertainment program, the most elaborate yet offered, consists of three luncheons, a buffet supper, ball, and banquet. Members of the fraternity officially during the Flprida-like weather of wpercharged engine required the use the past several days. . . . Victor Lewis, of Kline, renewing his sub scription to The People-Sentinel and saying how much the readers of this paper, especially the older ones, en joy the ‘“50 and 25 Years Ago” col umn. ... A letter from J. Dun can Hclmes, cf Philadelphia, Pa., con taining the, season's greetings and a check to renew his subscription. “Colonel Lindbergh’s powerful, recorded as living in Barnwell Coun ty are Barnwell: N. F. Kirkland, H. L. O’Banncn, J. O. Patterson, III; Black- villaf S. H. Birnwell Baptist Church “Seeing God hath shined in hearts, to give the light of of a special high octane aviation fuel which is virtually unknown to many of the more remote regions he visit ed,” Major Aldrin explained. “Mak ing this fuel available in so many different countries was a task call ing for the use of practically every form of freight transportation. To keep well in advance of his flight we had to utilize the service of men of many nationalities and maintain dif ficult communications with some of the most out of the way regions cf the world. That Colonel Lindbergh was able to complete such a compre- Still, Jr. . . . * , * r- j • i hensive flight without once having to knowledge of the glory cf God m the 1 * , , . 1 do without American engine fuels is Letters to Santa Claus v _ s*a Jesse Rosier, who made his home in Barnwe 1 ! a number of year ago, was shot and killed one day last week near Brunswick, Ga., by fellow rail road employe. The details cf the homicide are not knewn here. Rosier is survived by his wife. NOTICE " I will be at the following places for the purpose of taking tax returns for the year 1933. Both real and personal property are to be returned this year. Ten per cent, penalty will be added for failure to make returns on or before February 28th, 1934: Blackville, January 3rd. Dunbarton, January 5th. Elko, January 8th. ♦ Hilda, January 10th. Kline, January 12U). Leigh, January 15th. Meyer’s Mill, January Robbias, January 19th. Snelting, January 22nd. WiHiaton, January 24th, Respectfully yours, xl; ^ H. MANNING, Auditor, BuniweQ County• face of Christ Jesus.” We wish to extend a cordial invita tion to all to attend*the Christmas Pageant Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. This is the story of the biith of our Lcrd and will give us a deeper appreciation of the Bible story. We trust that no one will miss this op portunity. Let us join together in commemorating this most important event in the history of the world., Sunday School—Sunday morning at 10:30. Morning Worship—Sunday morning at 11:30. Subject: “The Glory cf Gcd the Christ Child.” B. Y. P. U.—Sunday evening 6:30. Evening Worship at 7:30.—“Adora tion Pageant.” Prayer Meeting—Wednesday even ing at 7:30. As we approach the Christmas sea son we are reminded again of Him Who came to bring Peace, Love, Hap piness, Joy, Contentment and Salva tion to all men. We trust that during these busy days each reader will take time to commune with Him and receive His benediction, and Mrs. Stem bridge wish to extend to you their prayers and best wishes , for- your happiness during this sea son and the New Year, which soon follows. H. H. Stembridge, Jr., Pastor. really a tiibute to modem American methods of distribution.” Since his famous Atlantic flight to Paris, Colonel Lindbergh has always been careful to choose an engine fuel which adheres to particular specifi cations for two types of engine he uses. He is 'meticulous in checking all details of his plane’s operation and he piepares the way for every flight with extreme care. His familiarity with the various features of bis “ship” and its operation is matched only by his own thoroughness as a flier. In the opinion of many ex perienced aviators, Lindbergh’s suc cessful record is due as much to his careful attention to thps^ details as it is to his undoubted altrcund abili ties a* an aviator. GAYNOR AND BAXTER TEAMED IN “PADDY’ OP as Washington, Dec. 16.—Acting sec retary cf the Navy Roosevelt an nounced today that the president had approved the appointment of Capt Norman Murray Smith, Civil En gineer corps, United States navy, hqar public works officer at the Boston navy yard, to be chief of the bureau of yards and docks at the new de partment, Washington, D. C., with the rank of rear admiral, Civil Engineer corps, succeeding Rear Admiral Ar chibald L. Pearsons, Civil Engineer corps, United States navy, present chief of the bureau, whose appoint ihent expires December 23, 1933. Captain Smith as born November 16, 1883, at Willistcn and appointee a midshipman August 30, 1902, from South Carolina, graduating from the Naval academy in 1906. He was ap pointed aasistant civil engineer, Unit ed States navy, with the rank of lieu tenant (junior grade) April 17, 1907 During the World War Captain Smith, having (previously been sta tioned at the naval station, Honolulu, T. H., was ordered to the navy yard, Norfolk, Va., in May, 1917 in the in dustrial department. He was later or dered to the naval training station at Great Lakes, 111., as public works offi cer, supervising the construction of the training station. In September, 1917, he was ordered to the navy yard at Charleston, where he served as public works officer until November, 1918. After serving at the navy yard, Norfolk, Va., as public works officer from 1921 to 1922, Captain Smith com pleted the course of instruction at the naval war college, Newport, R. I. He served in the bureau of yards and docks, navy department, Washington, from 1926 to 1930, when he was order ed to the navy yard, Boston, as'pub lic works officer. Hi Grot* of CiiisaiMft Meeting Friday Decide to Work fcrNcw High ^ School Bailing. : A group of some 15 or 20 cMaona* including two from districts other than Barnwell, met in the Chart House hero Friday afternoon to dls- the proposal to eidct « new school* building in BanrweD. with them was S. P. Clem mons, an architect from the State de partment of education. The gathering was presided over by Col. Solomon Blstt, secretary of the local school board of trustees. A financial . statement was mad. showing that the Barnwell school dis trict finished the last fiscal year with a small cash balance on hand. The Dunbarton, S. €., Dec. 11, 1933. Dear dd Santa Claus:— We are two little boys, Charles, six years old, and Marion O’Neal, four years old. We hope it will not be rain ing or very cold the night you come. Please bring Marion O’Neal a tricycle and little gun. I want a bicycle, wagen and a football. I want a gun too, and do please bring both of ns some fire-crackers. Heaps • of lowe from Chailes and Marie n O’Neal Wall. Agricultural Conciliation Board. 17th. In order to faciliate the refinancing of farm mortgages. Gov. Blackwood recently appointed a local board for each county, known as the Agricul tural Conciliation Board. In Barn well County the organisation'is com posed of the following: John O’Gor man, of Blackville; C. H. Dicks, of Dunbarton; W. J. l*mgn and J. E, Harley, Jr., of Bamwejl. The board met and oegopised this' wejpk and will soon be ready to render whatever ser vice H ota to both maker* end holder* of farm mortgages. _ ' aw* Warner Baxter is cc-^tarred with Janet Gaynor in “Paddy’ The Next Best Thing,” the Fox picture that The Pastor, starts on December 25th at the Barn well Theatre. This is the first time in two years that the popular stars have been teamed, the last previous occasion being “Daddy Long Legs.” Miss Gaynor, who haa just com pleted “Adorable,” with Henry Garat as her starring partner, has the title role in “Paddy,” and Baxter will play the part of Lawrence Blake. Janet’s role is said to be m striking contrast with anything she has played. Her dialogue will have a flavor of Irish dialect. \ Harry Lachman, who has won critical favor by his first American production, “Face in the Sky,” direct ed ejnd Edwin Burke adapted the play for the screen. * Mrs. Lena, Davies is expected to arrive in Barnwell Friday afternoon from Agnes Scott- College, Decatur, Ga., spend the Christmef holidays with her son, B. P. Davies, and Mrs. ADVERTISE in Taa People-Sentinel Davies. . ; , , Blackville, S. C., Dec. 9, 1933. Dear Sant*:— I am eleven yeats old and in the 6th grade. I study very hard, and I would like a wrist watch for Xmas. If not bring me what you can. Your little friend, Ncru Hartzog. Mrs. Pales’ Mother Pi Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fales and daugh ter, Miss Polly, were called to San- der.sville, Ga., Thursday morning by the death of Mrs. Fales’ mother, Mrs. D. D. Davis, aged 68 yean, after long ill health. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and cne son, Mrs. Neppie Swift, of San An tonio, Texas, Mrs. Fales, of this city, and George J. Davis, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The sympathy of many friends here is extended to Mrs. Fales in her bereavement. matter cf adding rooms to the pres ent building Was discussed, but those present were told by Mr. Clem mons that an entirely new building can be constructed for less money. Proposed sites for the new building were also discussed and several lots in various parts of the city were said to be available. After some further discussion, it was almost unanimous ly decided to make application far a loan of $50,000 from the federal gov ernment for the construction of a new building. Of this amount, the government will furnish 80 per cent*, or $16,000, while the balance would be raised by a bond issue on the pro perty of tho Barnwell high school dis trict. Colonel Blatt pointed out that, with the bonds for the present baildhtg maturing next May, the taxpayers of the Barnwell school district will benefit by a seven mills redaction in the tax levy. He estimated that two to three mills on all of the property in the Barnwell high school district will raise sufficient revenue to pay the interest on $85,000 together with the annual payments on the principal, the loan to bo tuttrod in 20 to 80 years. In other words, the levy in the Barnwell school district could ho reduced 4 or 6 mills and tho building erected, but it would moan an in- cersse of two or throe mills on tho property of the other districts com prising the Barnwell high school dis trict, as they will not be beneficiaries of the seven mills reduction, they iCOt having been taxed for the construc tion of the present building. Before an election on the bond is sue can he called, it wiU be necessary to secure the signature* of two- thirds of the freeholders in the high school district. However, it is neces sary that the application fon4he loan he filed prior to January 1st, hence the action at Friday's meeting. Mr. Clemmons was instructed to prepare plans cn the basis of $50,000 for the building and equipment, and he will confer later with those inter ested in the project Negro Shot in Arm. Blackville, S. C., Dec. 9, 1933. Dear Santa:— I go to school and in the 2nd grade. I am seven years' old* My name is Annie Margaret. Please bring me a s:ft rubber ball that is like real flesh. By, by, you dear old man. Annie Margaret Hartzog. Dear Santa:— * Please bring me a doll baby, a doll, a pocket bock, sparkers and fruit Am nine years old and in* the 4th grade. - Your little girl, Laurie Mildred Sanders. Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 11, f933. Dear Santav^ ^ I half started to school this year, and I am studying very hard. Please don’t forget me Xmas. I want you to bring me a little stove, safe and also fruit, candy and nuts of all kinds. Don’t forget my little brother, Clayton. Bring him a bicycle and | lots of good things to eat Look Ben Gantt, colored, was shot twice in the arm Sunday afternoon by Jack Greatheart, also colored. The shoot ing occurred on a public toad near Sneliing, in which section both ne groes reside. the table and you will find a piece of fruit cake. Your little girl, Laura Mae Baxley, Barriwell, S. C., Dec. 11, 1933. Dear Santa:— I am 7 years old and in the 1st grade. Please bring me a watch and a little track with a light, also some fruit, candy and fire crackers. 1 By, by, Albert Russell Myrick, tP. S.—Please bring me a ball, too. B well, S. Cl, Due. 19, 1988. Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little girl three yean old. Please bring me a sleepy doll, tea set and a. dress and a coat and soma fruit and nuts. Utile nephew, aa times are k Baptist Miaisters Meet The ministers of the Barnwell Bap tist A'rccijition Ministers Confer ence met for their initial session on Monday at the Blackville Church. Ministers in attendance were: the Rev. J. P. Westberry, Bamberg; the Rev. L. G. Payne, Blackville; the Rev. H. H Stembridge, Jr., Barnwell; the Rev. Waymon Reese, Denmark, the Rev. Hollis, Ehrahrdt; the Rev. W. A. Smith, WUIiston, end Dr. W. M. Jones, Barnwell. The devotional was led by the Rev. W. A. Smith, after which each minis ter gave a brief "report of the work of his church as of the previous Sun day. These reports revealed a pro gressive state of affairs in alj of the churches. The constitution and by-laws were read and their adoption deferred un til the next session of the conference. A paper on “The Economical Status of Hus Miniatry” was read by Dr. W. M. Jones. The president, the Rev. J. P. West- berry, of Bamberg, appoint*! os per manent program committee, tho Rev. L. G. Payne and the Rev. H. H. Stem- bridge, Jr. After the business end dispensed with tho abed Smith, Aagoata, 0*7 (Orta, .Dd Dr. W. D. Pmll, '■m 'I'M /.'V ■JK-