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Thursday, February 27, 1930 McCormick High School News McCORMICR MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SoulM CrnnEmm, Page Numl>er TEflRt STAFF Editor-in-chief Louise Remsen Assistant Editor Welbourne Schumpert Business Manager James Blackwell Stenographer Nina Edmunds Special Editors Sport Archie Langley Socials Selma Walker Pun and Humor Mabel Lyon Clubs Ellen Bosdell Features Lucille McGrath Class Reporters Eleventh Frances Lee Cowan Tenth Ruby White Ninth Louise Vaughn Eighth - Elizabeth Lake Reporters Dollie Rankin, Pearl White, Myrtis Dillashaw. Faculty Advisor __ Miss Atkinson PIG’S PEN (By Mabel Lyon) ‘Edna,” said a mother to her little three year old daughter, “what’s the reason you and your little brother can’t get along with out quarreling?” “I don’t know,” was the ' reply, “unless I take after you and Ever ett takes after papa.” Equally True Pondrous Uncle: “My boy, it will pay you to be diligent in your studies. Remember, what you have learned no one can take from you.” Small Nephew: “Well, they can’t take from me what I haven’t learned either can they?” On Those Students O’Neal Strom: 4 “Hey, I wanna exchange this text book.” Clerk: “Too late, you’ve had it a whole term.” O’Neal: “But I just found out that every other page is missing.” When To Neck “Yes, Dad, I have a chance to embrace an opportunity.” “Fine, son. Give it a good hug.” Mrs. Gray: “Oh, Henry, I won- 1 der if my husband will love me when my hair is gray.” Mrs. Black: “Why not? He’s loved you through three shades already.” He’s Some Kind, Anyhow Tommy: “What does L. L. D. after a man’s name mean?” Jimmy: “I guess it means that he’s a lung liver doctor.” ’Tis better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. Other men’s mistakes are before us: our own behind our backs. No fiend in hell can match the fury of a disappointed woman. The only thing that can cheat some people out of the last word is an echo. Tested and True Old maids may oft be lonesome May have corns and bunions, But they can eat what lovers can’t A little mess of onions. He Will Provide The local churclt was making a drive for funds, and two colored sisters were calling on Uncle Ras- tus: Uncle Rastus—I can’t give noth ing. I owes everybody in this here town now. Collector—But don’t j 7 ou think that you owe the Lord something, too? Uncle Rastus—I does, sister, in deed, but he ain’t rushing me like the other creditors is. For The Best of Reasons Willie—A little boy fell down to day and some of the kids laughed. Mother — Well, I hope you were not one of the unkind children who laughed. Willie — No’m, I was the little boy who fell down. Inspired First Kid — Gee Jimmy, when I went by your house this morning I heard somebody swearin’ some thin’ awful. Second Kid — Aw, that was my dad. He was late for church and flr Economical Transportation — v, CHEVROLETJ ?RING CLEARANCE BIC SALEstarfr SATURDAY ^1 Here Is a bargain event without parallel in the history of this community! This great spring clearance sale brings to bargain seekers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure famous used cars “with an OK that counts” at savings that will be long remembered. Due to the tremendous popularity of the New Chevrolet Six, we have an unusually large stock of fine used cars. To clear our stock quickly, we offer these splendid cars at low sale prices that are nothing less than sensational. Buy a car during this sale at many dollars below its normal price! Look to the red “OK that counts*’ tag as proof of its quality and dependability. This tag signifies that the car has been thoroughly checked and reconditioned. Be sure to attend this sale early! SV- Wide choice of four and six cylinder cars couldn’t find his hymnbook. 27 Ford Coupe 26 Ford Tudor 28 Chevrolet Tour. 26 Chevrolet Tour McCormick Chevrolet Co., McCormick, S. C. [ BUY “OK” USBD GARS FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER “ZANDER-GUMP WEDDING” STAGED FOR HIGH SCHOOL. For the benefit of the McCor mick High School Glee Club Misses Hall and Ellis are staging tonight (Thursday, February 27), “The Zander-Gump Wedding.” This un usual little production will be play ed entirely by local talent. To all readers of the clearly domic strips this should hold great interest as everyone of the extremely popular comic characters will be present. The little act is full of humor and comedy interefused with many, lively, little songs. The prices of the performance will be 15 and 25 cents for students and adults. The cast includes many of the town people and faculty. Many sur prises arc planned for the evening and fun will be great. For COTTON CLEMSON AGRICULTURIST VISITS McCORMICK. Prof. W. G. Crandall, head of the Agricultural Educational Div ision of Clemson College was a re cent visitor at McCormick High. He was here to assist Mr. Mc- Crory in plans for agricultural work in McCormick County for the next few years. ARBOR DAY. On Tuesday, February 25, Arbor Day, the McCormick High School grounds will be well spaded and will begin to show signs of com ing beauty. It has been in the plans of McCormick people for some time to see the High School ground and campus improved. This day, Arbor Day, is set aside for the work and shrubs and plants will be set out around the school. Many have promised to lend as sistance in this work and all plants and shrubbing will be ap preciated. 9A ENJOYS WEINER ROAST. The girls of 9A and Miss At kinson enjoyed a “weiner roast” at Cuffytown on Tuesday. Supper was cooked in the woods and a very pleasant time was had. The following were present: Hettie Mc Grath, Margaret Burnside, Roselia Rankin, Mildred Britt, Eva Cole man, Betty Workman, Mabel Strom, Lois Deason, Sara Christian and Miss Bonita Atkinson. PICNIC LAST TUESDAY. The eighth grade chaperoned by Miss Lancaster went on a picnic at Little River on Tuesday. They were planning to “hike” however, it has been reported that a certain wagon driven by certain popular twins gave the ladies a “lift.” INTERESTING PROGRAM GIVEN THURSDAY. A very interesting and unusual program was given in Chapel on Thursday by the eighth grade and directed by Miss White. The subject was “Washington:” The first number was a history of our flag by Kathryn Brown, af ter which the audience sang to gether “The Star Spangled Ban ner.” Following these Marguerite Price, Lucy Franklin, Sara Schumpert and Louise Vaughn told of things famous people had said about Washington. A lovely piano solo was rendered by Eula Caudle. After this Howard Bradley told some things that Washington had said during his life. Last but not least a delightful minuet was danced. The people who took part had on costumes that represented those worn in Washington’s day. Those taking part in the minuet were Dorothy Bowen, Elizabeth Lake, Kathryn Brown, Paula Vaughn, Louise McBride, Helen Crawford, Jewel Patterson and An nie Sue Graves. ' The program besides being en tertaining was educating and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. X Deputy Sheriff Lyon Dies At Greenwood For CORN USE f Every Acre H Dolts - I. Best The higher analyses are the most profitable! They furnish plant food/' at a cheaper cost per unit and make bigger acre yields. See us for Fertilizers John E. Bradley McCormick, S. C. ROBERT L. LYON WOUNDED LAST WEDNESDAY IN MAKING ARREST. PNEUMONIA PROVES FATAL GREENWOOD, Feb. 21.- Deputy Sheriff Robert L. Lyon. 54, who was shot accidentally by Deputy T. J. Clem while the two were at tempting to arrest Caleb Williams, Negro, Wednesday night, died at a hospital late today. Mr. Lyon’s condition had been regarded as satisfactory until pneumonia de veloped lasl night. He grew rapid ly worse during the day. The officer’s tragic death was the result of a wound he received in a hand-to-hand fight he and Clem had with Williams, after the Negro had attacked and seriously wounded W. A. Hawthorne, coun try merchant, in his store near the city. The Negro fled to his home and when the deputies arrived, he showed fight by trying to get a shotgun. Failing in that, he drew a knife on Lyon. While they were at grips, Clem, in an effort to pro tect his fellow officer, was jerked between the two, and he fired three times. The first bullet struck Lyon in the side, and the others went through the Negro’s body, killing him almost instantly. Mr. Lyon had been a county of ficer for more than 20 years, serv ing first as rural policeman and then as deputy for about 17 years under Sheriff McMillan and White. He also was superintendent of the county home for some time. He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Lula Rankin of McCor mick county, and 12 children: R. L. Lyon, Jr., Frank and Jennings Lyon, Greenwood; Joe W. Lyon, Hot Springs. Ark.; Mrs. W. F. Roll ins and Mrs. T. J. Rollins, Misses Ethel, Mary. Celia, Felda, Mar garet and Martha Lyon, all of Greenwood. He also leaves an adopted son. F. B. Lyon, Sarasota, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. C. E. Hill, Newberry; two brothers, Jennings Lyon, Lincoln ton, Ga., and L. Y. Lyon, Plum Branch. ix: * A college professor asserts that wealth is a disease. If that is ttre case, most of us must have been successfully vaccinated when young. People do not take much time to look at a perfect piece of ma chinery or an architectural mas terpiece, but they enjoy standing around viewing the remains of a wreck.