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I Thursday, November 8, 1928 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SoutH Carolina Page Number TErit KJC— McCORMICK HIGH SCHOOL NEWS I STAFF: Editor-in-Ch'<?f — Kathryn Bledsoe Assistant Editor Carrie May son Feature Ed'tor __ Gertrude McGrath Sport Editor Carlisle Me:ritt Bus ; ncss Manager __ Larkin Fooshe Joke Ed tor Ann Cowan Reporters: Louise Remser,. Billie Britt and Bettie Workman. Faculty Adviso s—Miss Joyce, Miss Atkinson, Miss McGee STUDENT COUNCIL The first student council of the McCormick High School was ap- p • nted last Tuesday. The members a.e as follows: Jack Rhency, Canie Mayson, Maude Dowtin, Catherine B.edsoe, Ruby Cothran, Helen Tal- bci^ Rcsella Rankin, and J. P. Sulli van. In ail the cc lieges and practically all the high schools a body of stud ents are organized as a council. The purpose of the c(*.inc 1 is to act as an advisory or legislative body. When nrstehavior has been carried on in school the council is called upon to help straighten the situation. After investigating the affair until suffi- er.t evidence is produced the council decides who is guilty and what meas- u:es <•: restrictions should be impos ed. However the superintendent re- r^rves the power to make any modi fications that might, seem necessary. The council should be composed of students who arc willing to co-oper- at% for by their co-operation better eoults may be obtained. The coun- a.i elusive goal that ntust be worked for long ard earnestly. On that day he realizes mere than ever that he is a Sena*:. Aft'r waiting many arxious days and weeks the rings finally arr.ved. The Seniors are very pleased with them. Some students preferred rings and some pins, but the majority cf the class wanted rings. They are very pretty and as usual, the Seniors think that theirs are prettier than those belonging to any other class. EIGHTH GRADE PRESENTS PROGRAM IN CHAPEL. A most entertaining program was presented iu chapel by the eighth grade. A piano solo Eva Co’eman Ford stunt—Going to Anderson Fair! Old MacDonaid s farm __ Eight Girls James Dom with h's prize gym class in an exhibit. A Latin Song A group of girls and beys Recitation Rosella Rankin Since this is the “rats” first pro gram in chapel, we hcoe that the higher grades enjoyed it. MR. PRESSLY BRINGS INSPIR- % ING MESSAGE AND MEN’S QUARATET SINGS IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY According to the custom of having one of the ministers or some other prominent man of the tewn to speak to the students of the high schr* 1 m chapel once a week, Mr Pressly spoke to the high school on Wednes day. His message was one , of supreme importance not only to the boys and girls in the character- ferming yoaro but also to every per son who wishes his Lfe to count for .omethin; in the plan of the uni verse. “Usefulr eis” was his text and he cil is the connecting 1'nk between the; used a lead pencil as an illustration, students and the faculty. ''Quite of-! Pressly ra-d that a pencil was ten one pupil understands another;°f n o account unless the heart was Letter than the teacher does. By this 8' 00( h The same holds true in people. undei standing between pupils the council is able to give justice when called upon to perform its duties C. M. GLEE CLUB PRESENTS SUCCESSFUL MINSTREL. The Gleo Club cf McCorm'ck High Schiol under the skillful direction of Miss Frances Hill, music instructor. assisted by Miss Evelyn Ramsey, pro- t illQ :T1 l lve ^ pcc»ple,. sented a very creditable minstrol at the high school auditorium November As yo.ir heart is so shall you be He then cut the wood from the poncil that kept it from being useful. We should likewise try to cut the things 'cut tf our lives that keep us from being useful. Some of the things that keep us from being useful are selfishness, sdfwill ar.d pride. When we make- mistakes v/ith a pencil, we erase them. The same should hold Before Mr. Pressly’s talk “Juan ita” and “My Wild Irish Rose,” a 1, 1928. Bes'des the high school stud-1 Parody “My Wild Irish Rose,” 'vkts taking part in the show, they j were sung by Messrs. Arch Talbert, Calisle Wharton, T. W. Morgan and W. A. Mason. Realizing that these gentlemen are quite busy, the stud ents doubly appreciate their singing lor them. hope Mr. Lake will be able to persuade them to sing again at the f rst opportunity for them to come back. weie fortunate in securing the dra matic talent of Miss Bonita Atkin son, Mr. Billie Heath cf Augusta Mr. Otis Fuller and Mr. Ponzi Pad gett. Mr. Heath w r ho once w •'ked with Ke.th’s Vaudcv lie, delighted the aud ience with his wit, h's singing and particularly his dancing. The actors who appeared with him deserve much i JOURNALISTIC CLUB H l GKAK WOT f It is important that I get in communication with R. W. GRAY who formerly lived near Troy, South Carolina, and near McCormick. | Anyone knowing his present address kindly notify him to get in touch with me, or wire me collect. C. B. McCULLAR, Milledgeville, Georgia Power Companies Merger Into South Carolina Power Co. DON’T LET YOUR COTTON STAY IN THE WEATHER AND DAMAGE We have ample space in our bonded warehouses for storage LIBERAL ADVANCES IF YOU WISH TO HOLT: Closest personal attention given all shipments EXPERIENCE IN HANDLING LOW GRADES WIENGES & CO. Cotton Factors AUGUSTA, GEORGIA I * Many Tests Finally Tuberculosis praise also. F.'om the t'me the curtain was first raised until t fell for the last time there wasn’t, a dull moment in the performance. The program was well balanced, showing the “dusky ac or:/’ in most ludicrous situation > rem the m «nert the pr's dent of “The Expiring Ordah of Ethiopians” rale! the L'terary Society to o:'der until the tiiumphant tHumvirats of “Julius Caesar,” announced their vic- t • y and the end of the show, there was one laugh following another. P. T. A. Gl\ E HALLOWE’EN PARTY A Halle•.'/e’en party was given by the P.-T. A. last Tuesday night, October 3L at the grammar school building, for the purpose of raising fin ds to beautify the school grounds. There were many interesting feat ures carried out during the evening. One of the most humorous ones was “The Den o: the Evil Eye” Miss Joyce acted the part of Evil Eyes and warned each one. Miss Atkinson was dressed in Gypsy costume and told fontunes. Her heme was a hut decorated with autumn leaves. } There was a cabbage patch of saw dust and in this was embedded toys and different articles to be bought by guess. Another very amusing feature was “The Fat Lady.” She was a very flapperish type, weighing about COO pconds and smoking cigarettes. This lady was Willie Talbert. Candy was sold and a cake was auctioned. Ponzi Padgett and James Keown bought the cake, therefore Miss Atkinson and Miss Young car ried it home. A doll was given away. In this contest the name of the doll was un known and Mr. Fuller guessed its name. The McCormick High School has organized recently a Journalistic Club which is composed cf an ed- itor-in-chief and his assistants. Each week this staff works earnestly and faithfully on copy wh'ch will . form the McC.* mick High School news pri. ted in the McCormick Messenger each wed; The editors are very capable ard have been gett'ng out high class news stories editorials ar.d features including in the column he latest happenings and events. We have heard that seme of our students do not know or at least fail to see the High School news c«: the McCor- 1 snick Messc-rger. If this is the case wc desire to call your attention to the fact that the McCormick High Class puts its daily happcn'ngs in the paper and they have proved well wurth readir.g. We know that every wide-.awake High School student wishes to keep abreast the times and to be aware of all the interesting incidents of the High Schtol days. We' invite your co-opes’at'on in bet tering our column by suggestions and contributions and ask your enthusi asm by a hearty interest in our journalistic achievement. last year, has rc-cnrolled in our I school for this session. Lou ; se Bracknell was absent from FrCG Coilllty FrOlll school several days last week be- ' J cause of the death of her grandfa ther, Mr. J. W. Bracknell. Several members of the senior class attended ^ \ the funeral. I Included in a number of counties We are glad to know that Inez certified by the United States De- Bladon has returned to her home to partment of Agr cultu'.e on October recuperate fron an operation which 1, 1928, as modified accredited areas, she underwent at the Greenwood hos- indicating their relative freedom pital. from bovine tuberculosis, was Cuya- — ho Ta County, Ohio, the most heavily JOKES j infected ccunty, to establish itself Mr. Mason—Why are you late, Em- as an accredited area. The records ' show that cn the first county-wide Emory Bentley—It was late when test approximately Q 700 cattle were I started from home. tested, with nearly 2,400 i eactors— Mr. Mason—Then why didn’t you nearly 2 per cent. The cattle tested 1 wdre included in more than 2,350 start early? Emory B.—Please ma’am, it too late to start early. Four South Carolina and Georgia power and public service companies were merged at a meeting o c the di rectors of the Sduth Carolina Power Company in Charleston Friday, ac cording to the following from Satur day's News and Courier: The new company now contros and operates all of the properties in the state which were formerly operated by the Augusta-Aiken Railway and Electric Company, the Gcorgia-Carolina Power Company and the Ed'sto Public Service Com pany in addition to retaining control cf its fcorner holdings. Th e merger was unanimously ap proved by the directors yesterday. The action, arrangements for which were perfected at a directors’ meet ing i.i October, was delayed by the ir.suar.ee of a temporary restra'ning orde from Judge Hayne F. Rice, in Aiken, October 20, preventing the Augusta-Aiken Company from being a party to the ccnso!idat : on. This order was dissolved Wednesday and the merger could then bo effected. The South Carolina Power Com pany now supplies electric light and power seiVce directly or indirectly, in more than 50 communities in the swthwestern section and coastal pla'n t‘f South Carolina. Among the cities served are Charleston,, Aiken and Beaufort. The compa-y also furnishes transportation service in Chaileston and vic'nity and gas serv ice in Wa’terboro, Beaufort, Allen dale, St. George and Williston. The properties of the company nclude the Stevens Cre^k power plant cf 25 000 horse power; Little Horse Creek power plant of 900 house power; the Chaileston plant cf 25,000 horse po.ver, a total gen erating capacity of 50.900 horse pow er; approximately 280 miles of trans mission lines, over 600 miles of dis tribution lines, 37 miles of street railway, ar.d a gas plant with a daily capacity of four million cubic fe't. The company servo a terrii • y cov cr'ng parts of thirteen counties in cluding McCormick, Edgefield. Aiken. Barnwell, Orangeburg, Jarper, Bam berg, Allendale, Hampton Colleton Dorchester Beaufort and Charleston. The company now supplies more than 27,000 electric, gas and water customers,. The territory is develop ing rapidly and plans are under way t:. increase its facilities to meet the growing demand fop power*. The transmission system cf the company, which is to be greatly im proved, will be interconnected with the transmission systems of adjacent power companies, thus providing for a dependable supply of power at all times. The compary is optimistic as tc the future of this section of the state was ; herds, 560 of which were found to be j irfected. The reou't of this work was in- I Docto:—I’m afraid I have bad tensely interrst ng, as the milk from news for ycu. Yi.j will never be! this area entered into the Cleveland! and believes’that there will be con- able to study again. trade. The city oTicials having j srderable industrial expansion if the Charles Acker—Whr.dda you mean J knowledge cf the eonditiors existing • business people of the var'ous corn- bad news? ; in these herds, requ red that they be munities will co-operate in bringing tube.'culin tested in conformity with the uniform plan in effect between ‘Well, John Wesley,” asked Miss i ‘did you get any prizes the State and the Federal Govern- SENIORS DRESS UP IN NEW CLASS RINGS One of the never-to-be forgotten days of a Senior’s life is the day on which he gets his class rings. It seems that for that one day gradua tion draws nearer and a diploma be- ttomes a thing easily grasped and not H. S. FACULTY STATISTICS AS THE SENIORS SEE THEM Most Enthusiastic—M ss Atkinson. Best Sport—Mr. Lake. Most Talented—Miss Joyce. Friendliest—Miss Young. Strictest—Miss Farr. Most Vivacious—Miss Atkinson, Most Original—Miss Atkinson. Prettiest—Miss Joyce. Sweetest—Miss Banrow. Most Optimistic—Miss Ramsey. Most Musical—Miss Hill. Most Conscientious—Miss Farr. Cutest—Miss Barrc*w. Most Popular—Miss Atkinson. Most Athletic—Miss Joyce. Most Dignified—Mr. Mason. Daintiest—Miss Young. Most Stylish—Miss Young. Most Dramatic—Miss Joyce. Most Intellectual—Miss Joyce. Most Sympathetic—Miss McGee PERSONALS We are very glad that Nola Jen nings, a member of the Junior class Young _ the fair.” ! ment. Following rotests of the in- “No’m” replied John Wesley, “but j fected herds a second complete test I got two horrible ment or.s.” | of the ccunty was made, rerulWng in j infection being disqhoed in 147 herds, Going to the blackboard the teach-1 Ike average being 3.3 per cent of all er wrote this sentence: “The horse i the c:ittle tested. A third complete and the cow was in the stable.”, trs t she wed a reduct'm i.i infection Now, children,” she said, “there is i froni 3 - 3 P 01 ’ c3n ' to less than 1 per something wrong wVh that rer.tcncc. P cr c - r -t of all the cities in the coun- Who can correct it and tell why it ty. Only 34 herds were fou. d in is wrong?” fected. A late:* retest applied to One small boy waving his hand thesc infected herds showed only four exc tecly and the teacher called up- ^'niaining which had d seased ani on him. ; Jn-^l"- “It’s wrong,” he said with import- Inasmuch as there was consider- c.nce. “It should bo the cow and the atlc ' f/Position on the part of the horse was in the stable, because J i ves tock owners to this work when ladies always ought to go first.” ! ^ ' l ' as fh'd inaugurate!:, the results are extremely valuable, as they in- “I am glad to see you home, ^K-ate that even in very badly infect-, business to encourage the location of Johnny” sa d the father to his son counties the tuberculin test func- suc h plants in their midst, if adapted to the climate and other conditions. Within the past few years keen has developed among in of new industr'es. Expansior of pcv/er facilities alone will rot pro duce the dcs'red results. There must be mutual understanding and co-op- erative effort on the part of busi ness and professional men of al 1 groups. For some yca.’r, Ihe trend was to concentrate industrial activity of many k : nds in large centers. Va rious factors have mad'' it necessary to change. The order of the day seems to b e the decentralization of plants. Manufacturing concerns are Ending it good business to bu'kl | bianch plants in variois sections of the United Stater, near the markets for their products, rather than to ship the manufactured products for long distances as in th e past. Cities and communities that are seeking in dustrial expansion will find it good IH00PIN6 COUGH No “cure”—but helps to re duce paroxysms of coughing^ VSCfM! Otxr SI Million Jar* Used Ymartj 666 is a Prescription for Colds, Grippe, Flu, Dengue, Bilious Fever and Malaria It is the most speedy remedy known! FORD BATTERIES $7.95 WHITTLE BATTERY SERVICE 622 BROAD PHONE 1166 AUGUSTA, GA. Notice To Delinquent Tax Payers Please arrange to pay your delin quent taxes at once, as I cannot carry them any longer. Unless paid, I will be forced to ad vertise your property, real or per sonal, for sale for delinquent taxes. This is final notice, so kindly call and pay your taxes. T. J. SIBERT, Tax Coll''ctor for McCorm’ck County. Treasurer’s NoH who had been away at school but ^ ions e fficiently. There is no doubt who was now homo <.i his Christmas j' na ^ although lorses were sustained “How a: e you getting on at' by ^dividual cattle owne:s, t n °y ! C0mpet i t j 0n vacation, school ?” “F'ne,” said Johnny. “I have learn ed to say ‘Thank You’ and ‘If you please’ ” in FrenclL “Good!” said the father. “That’s more than you ever learned to say in English.” would not return to the old eondit- Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Gifts of all kinds being received daily at attractive prices. GAMBRELL HARDWARE COMPANY Greenwood, S. C. ious oven it u were possible to do so Experience in area work fully indi- | cates that, following the application! of the test, better sanitation practiced on the farms, resulting I in much-improved dairy products, and that replacements in a:cas Strawberries are the most fatigu ing of fruits to pick. ! cities and states for such plants and I many inducements are being offered 1 to locate them in particular com munities. It is pointed out that those K ; cities and communities that offer the right kind of inducements to branch plants and new industries will get , . , * n C t ^v ! them. Some cf the inducements will are almost always made with , , , , , ,, « .? i- ^ i rm be le asonable land value:*, reasonable a better type of livestock. Thus a:e ___ ,, . . . . , i i taxes, .'casonable rates for labor and the producers benefited as well as L- •. . , „ , - i. • ^ | tan tieatment by all of the agencies tho consumers, who are consistently •*. i- , , , , , ! m a community. Business men ot the demanding a product produced under , , communities which they serve must work together to see that the indus trial plants are rot driven away by unreasonable burdens on manufac turing operations. Th e present officers of the com pany are: F. P. Cummings, president; L. A. Magraw, vice president and general Manager; H. M. Pace, vice president; C. A. Bingham, vice president; R. A. Easterling, vice president; M. S. Lewis* secretar-y; Chas. J. Bendt, treasurer; Stephens A. Dawley, as- The Cou~ty Treasurer’s Office will be open for the purpose of receiving taxes from the 15th day cf October, 1928, to the 15th day of March, 1929. All taxes shall be due and payable between the 15th day of October, 1928, and December 31, 1928. That when taxes charged shall not be paid by December 31, 1928, the County Auditor shall proceed to add a penalty of one per cent for Janu- aiy, £nd if taxes are not paid on or before February 1, 1929, the County *ud‘tor will proceed to add Two Per 3e.it ard Five Per Cent from the 1st of Ma^ch to the 15th of March, after which time unpaid taxes will be col lected fcy the Tax Collector. The tax levies for the year 1928 are as follows: For State Purposes 5 1-4 mills For County Purposes 24 mills Constitutional School Tax — 3 mills 6-0-1 Law 4 mills Mt. Carmel School District No. 1 2 mTs Willington S. D. No. 2 ’2 milli Bordeaux S D. No. 3 2 mills McCormick S. D. No. 4 24 mill-* Buffalo S. D. No. 5 6 mills Bellvue S. D. No. 6 4 mills Bethia S. D. No 8 8 mills Bold Branch S. D. No. 9 7 mills Young’s S. D. No. 10 2 mills Wideman S. D. No. 11 — 2 m'lls Chestnut Ridge S. D. No. 12 8 mills Milway S, D. No. 13 8 mills Robinson S. D. No. 14 10 mills Dornvilio S. D. No. 15 —-- 8 mills Liberty Hill S, D. No. 16 8 mills Lyon S. D. No. 17 8 mills Hibler S. D. No. 18 __— 8 mills Vernon S. D. Nc*. 19 4 mills Talbert S. D. No. 21 8 mills Plum Branch S. D. No. 24 24 mills Consolidated S. D. No. 1, Parksvillo Modoc, ard Clarks Hill, __ 17 mills All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years, except those ex empt by law, are liable to a poll tax cf $1.00 each. The law prescribes that all male citizens between the agc s of 21 and 55 years must pay $2 commutation tax or work six days on' the public roads. CommutaUon tax is not included in property tax, so ask for read tax receipt when you desire to pay same. T. J. PRICE, Treasurer McCormick Couny. proper sanitary conditions from cat tle known to be healthy. Eyes examin ed. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, and Arrtificial Eyes fitted without Drugs, Drops or Danger. DR. HENRY J. GODIN Optcmetristi 956 Bread Street Augusta, Ga. Don't let your name be tak en off our subscription list just for the want of One Dol lar. Send the dollar and or der the paper for another year. You won't repret ii. sistant secretary; J. D. Hardy, as sistant secretary; E. S. Fishburne, assistant treasurer and Stephen A. Dawley, assistant treasurer. The directors are: F. P. Cummings, Birmingham, Ala.; R. A. Easterling, Denmark; W. L. Glover.. Orangeburg; F. Barron Grier, Greenwood; W. H. Hassinger, Birmingham, Ala.; W. Fred Light- sey, Miley; Thomas W. Martin, Bhuningham, Ala.; L. A. Magraw, Charleston; H. A. Molony,, Charles ton; Hyman Pearlstine, Charleston; M. Rutledge Rivers, Charleston; E. T. H. Shafer, Walterboro; E. A. Yates, Birrrtingham, Ala.; H. A. Mc Whorter, Birmingham, Ala* and C* J* Durr, Birmingham- Ala. ~~1 ‘ -yhffTiirn A - -sfe yj Ga*.