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Thursday, November 27, 1930 McCOKMlCR MESSENGER, McCORMICR, South CuroUmm. Page Number IDE NATURAL WAY Wide awake retail business men advertise because they want the people of their trading area to know about the goods they have for sale; they want to 1 extend an invitation to people to call and see them. People read the advertisements because they want to know what and where they can buy to the best advantage, and these facts can be determined only after knowing what the merchants have to offer. They haven’t the time to make the rounds of all stores and compare prices and merchan- disc, so they rely on the advertise- merits. ' The local Newspaper is the log- ical and natural medium between buyer and seller. It is a means by which the merchant speaks to his customers and the customers do their buying. The one should use it and other should read it. Both profit from the transaction. Nothing stimulates businss like newspaper advertising. Many have profited by it, why not you, Mr. Merchant? This paper will carry your message to people who may not get it any other way. If you want more business, ask for it through our columns. McCormick High School News “WHOSE WHO” IN THE SENIOR CLASS. Thursday our president called a meeting of the seniors. We, the following are. the statistics of the class. Most intellectual—Walton Burk ett. Best girl athlete—Elizabeth Mc Alister. Best boy athlete—John Thomas McGrath. Prettiest girl—Aleen Arrington. Most handsome boy—Bill Dowtin Wittiest—Milton Walker. Best all-rqund — WelboMme Schumpert. Most bashful—Helen Burnside. Most dignified—Ruth Banks. Most popular—James Patterson. Best sport—James Ferqueron. On account of the lack of time we were not able to finish. We shall tell you “whose who” in the senior class next week. HELEN TALBERT. “THANKSGIVING” This poem expresses our senti ments on Thanksgiving Day. For thy watchful care through the changing year, For eyes to see, and ears to hear, “Thy fear not,” when dangers were near, We thank thee, Lord., For health and strength and abid ing will, That enables us our place to fill, Through cloud and sunshine work ing still, We thank thee, Lord. • For faith and hope and constant love That daily worries could not move; Tof thy promise of sweet re$t above, We thank thee, Lord. For the soul’s dark battle often won, For the finishing tasks begun. For the hope of thy final “Well Done,” We thank thee, Lord. —3. McC. C. NEWS OF M. H. S. STAFF. Editor-in-Chief—Billie Britt. Asst. Editor—Welbourne Schumpert Athletic Editor—Ruby Cothran. Joke Editor—Jack Coleman. Social Editor—^Frances Strom. Sr. Class Reporter—Mabel Lyon. Jr. Class Reporter—Eva Coleman. Sop. C. Reporter—Elizabeth Lake. < Fresh. C. Reporter—Sara L. Strom. Faculty Advisor—Miss Bowles. “Who’s Who” on Our Staff—By “The One Who Has Her Own Way of Finding Out.” 1.—Billie Britt, our honorable edi tor, is a young man of true worth. His studious countenance and his sporty ways have won him many friends. 2. —Welbourne Schumpert is an other fine young man. You can look the whole world over and you can’t find another one like “Schump.” At least the Seniors think so and also some of the “fairer sex.” 3. —Ruby Cothran is the object of much attraction. Carl Winn knows all of the rough‘places in the road leading out to her house by this time. He has no difficulty, even, in finding her house in the dark. 4. —Jack Coleman always has a witty look on his face. He pre tends to know all and writes only j parts. But in reality he tells all and knows only a part. Let’s laugh. 5. —Frances Strom is small in stature but it has often been said, “Precious valuables are always wrapped in small packages.” She’s alright, isn’t she Grinnie? 6. —Mabel Lyon is one of those original persons who can always be refreshing with her unusual wit. She is quite good in books and other “activities” too. 7. —Eva Coleman, prim and dig nified, never fails in her duty to report what the Jolly Juniors are doing. Everybody loves Eva, for who could be sweeter? 8. —Elizabeth Lake is a rather happy young lady and appears to take things as they come. She’s very popular too, because she’s al ways surrounded by a host of friends. 9. —Sara Louise Strom, one of the Freshie, is a modest shy serious minded girl but some say her ap pearance does not tell the truth. We wonder. streaks of lights illuminated the hazy blanket of mist. I stood alone on the steps and waited—yes, wait ed ’till a firm step would sound on the walk. Then the bright sun would show its first rays and I would be carried away. I did not mind leaving thdugh for to be car ried in those strong arms meant new hopes to me. The stillness continued but suddenly a sleepy lark twittered, a cool ledge sprang up. Anxiously I waited. A twig snapped, surely that was his foot steps—but no. I tried to still the wild beatings of my heart for sud denly I heard a car stop, a step on the walk. Then he came in his white suit. He clasped me in his arms roughly, but I don’t mind. He threw me into the car and we moved off. Oh! Who says a milk bottle doesn’t have a soul? THE LITERARY SOCITIES. A meeting was held Friday after noon during the sixth period for the purpose of organizing the two Literary societies. . Miss Corbin called the meeting to order and read the names of Henry W. Grady k Sidney Lanier, William Gilmore Simms, Henry Timrod, Henry W. Longfellow and James Russell Lowell. The ninth and eleventh grades selected Tim rod as the name of their society and the eighth^ and tenth grades selected Simms; \ After this the following officers were elected for the William Gil more Simms Literary Society: Elsie Langley—President. Woodrow Callison—v.-president. Frances Strom—Secretary. James Willis—Treasurer. Louise Davis—Society reporter. Mildred Britt, Roy Callison—Cen sors. Eva Coleman—Chairman of pro gram committee. Miss Corbin—Sponsor. The Henry Timrod Literary Soc iety elected: Ruby Cothran—President. James Ferqueron—V.-president. Sarah Schumpert—Secretary. Carl Winn—Treasurer. Helen Talbert—Soc. Reporter. Annie Sue Graves, Milton Strom —Censors. Mabel Lyon—Chairman of pro gram committee. Miss McCord—Sponsor. The two societies are to meet the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and each is to put on a program. have a happy world, indeed, in which to live. Would we not? But so many of us expect others to do things for us when, at / the same time, we would not likewise do unto them. Thus we are cast ing aside the Golden Rule. He left with us other good thoughts. I hope that this inter esting and inspirational message may teach each of us a lesson that will ever remain with us. For an other time speaking for the entire high school I shall say that we are always delighted to have the min isters with us and we feel that they are a part of our school, as always they seem soliticious in the progression of our work. R. C. MY CLASS MATES AND FRIENDS. As I take my pen in hand, To write about my friends. I tell you it is a job, To think how to begin. Here is a good one, His name is James Dorn. He’s as cherry and bright. As the sun of a new morn. I like Daniel McGrath, Because of his kindness and ways He sticks to his word, And his work he never delays. A good boy is James Willis, A better one could not be found. He’s a very smart fellow, He’ll make a lawyer of renown. Now for some girls, I can’t leave them out. For they would be mad, Without a doubt. Elsie Langley with her ways, And with her pretty curls. Her gentle way and kindness, Makes her popular with the boys and girls. Then there’s Betty Workman, She giggles all the time. But for a good friend, No better could you find. There is Mildred, Eva and Frances, They all are nice you bet. Hettie, Margaret and Mabel, These I must not forget. Now all of you remember, When life you go through. That you must have some friends, Some that are good and true. This was written by the president of junior class. JOHN MORRAH. DEFINITION OF GRADES. GRADE OF A: 1. Scholarship: Exceeding expec tations of instructor. 2. Initiative: Contributions ex ceeding assignment. 3. Attitude: Forwarding all group activities. 5. Individual improvement: Act ual and noticeable.* GRADE OF B: 1. Scholarship: Accurate and complete. 2. Initiative: Stimulating some desirable achievments. 3. Attitude: Proper and benefi cial. 4. Co-operation: Effective in group work. 5. Individual Improvement Show ing marks of progress. GRADE OF C: 1. Work in general of medium quality. 2. Work quite strong in one or more items, but weak in others. GRADE OF D: (This grade might be produced by any variety or combination of weaknesses as the definition sug gests.) 1. Scholarship: Barely meeting assignments. 2. Initiative: Uncertain, not us ually manifest. 3. Attitude: Not objectionable, usually neutral. 4. Co-operation: Not positive nor very effective. 5. Individual Improvement: Slight not positive. GRADE OF F: 1. This is a failing grade and since it may result from any num ber of weaknesses it is not defined. CHEESE’S BOX. James Ferqueron: “Lend me ten cents for street car fare.” James Dorn: “Sorry I have only a dollar bill.” James F.: “Good, then I’ll take a taxi.” Idea Of Arbor Day Planting Of Tress Popular Abroad Arbor Day, a festival which orig inated in Nebraska in 1872 and which is observed in the fall or spring, has become world-wide, with tree-planting ceremonies celebrated throughout the United States and in Canada, the British Isles, several European countries, Australia, China, and Japan, says the Forest Service, U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture. Each of the 48 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Porto Rico,- and the Philippine Is lands, now observes Arbor Day or its equivalent each year. The date differs according to the most suit able time of year for planting trees. Nebraska and Rhode Island have made Arbor Day a public holi day, closing other business to at tend to the planting of trees. Num erous State laws recognize the need of tree planting. The idea of Arbor Day originated with J. Sterling Morton, then sl member of the Nebraska State Bo ard of Agriculture and later Secre tary of Agriculture. The move ment received the enthusiastic support of President' Roosevelt and other leaders in conservation. Forest Week is celebrated in many States in conjunction with Arbor Day. President Harding proclaimed a Forest Protection Week, and President Coolidge an American Forest Week, urging con servation and better fire protection and asking the people to “put the forests to work,” and “tend our woodlands as we tend our farms.” As in the case of Arbor Day, Forest Week is observed at different times in different States. The Forest Service has just pub lished a revised edition of Farm ers’ Bulletin 1492-F, Arbor Day, Its Purpose and Observance, which may be obtained free from the Of fice of Information, U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. The bulletin describes the celebration of Arbor Day in the dif ferent States, tells where stock for forest planting may be procured, lists trees suitable to plant in var ious regions, and describes methods of planting and care. Elsie Langley: * “Am I the first girl you ever kissed?” Bill Britt: “Now that you men tioned it, your face does look sort of familiar.” Miss Bowles: “I have been en gaged to one boy seven times.” Miss Corbin: “Oh, that’s noth ing I have been engaged to seven boys at the same time.” T. W. Savage: “Betty, you’re so beautiful with blue eyes, your love ly hair and your shining face.” Betty Workman: “Heavens, then I must put some powder on at once.” John T. McGrath: “When I was in the hospital they had to blinds fold me to keep my pulse down.’ Jack Coleman: “Never heard of that before.” John T.: “Maybe you never had a pretty nurse to take your pulse.” ROMANCE. It was dawn and the first pale MR. PRESSLY VISITS US IN CHAPEL. Again on last Wednesday morn ing, Mr. Pressly spoke to us in chapel, his theme being “The Gold en Rule:” Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If everyone would practice this great rule, then, and not before, we would need no law, no officers, no Mr. Lake: “Has James’ high school education proved of any real value.” Mr. Dorn: “Yes, indeed its en tirely cured his mother of bragging about him.” Dan McGrath: “Did you ever hear the story about the ‘Little Red Wheel-barrow?’ ” Mildred B.: “No, how does it go?” D. M.: “It doesn’t go you have to push it.” Bill Bracknell: “Dad what are the holes in the box for?” Dad: “Those are knot holes.” Bill: (After consideration) “Well, if they are not holes what are they?” X Once the coffee grinders woke you up in the mornings; now it’s the neighbor’s car that has to be cranked. txt Move on your own power. The automobile engine is always in front. Quick Frozen Poultry 1 — — v A new method of marketing frozen poultry by preparing it full drawn has come into considerable use in the last few years, says the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, U. S. Department of Agriculture. After the poultry is dressed, the head, feet, and entrails are remov ed, and the giblets are cleaned, wrapped in parchment or waxed paper, and replaced. Then the whole carcass is frozen by a quick process and marketed in a frozen state. It is thought that the meat is sweeter and finer flav ored than when the entrails are not removed; and removal of the inedible parts saves freight. txt Dormant Sprays Spraying during the dormant period of the trees is the best rem edy for the San Jose scale, one of the serious orchard pests of the country. Lime-sulphur sprays, petroleum sprays, and soap washes are effective against this pest. Spray trees in late fall after the foliage is off, in the winter, or in spring before the foliage appears. It is usually desirable to prune in fested trees severely, to simplify the work of spraying and to pro mote new growth of non-infested wood. X The parent’s job in training chil dren in good food habits is only done when it is well begun. There is always the possibility of the in fluence of playmates who are al lowed to pick and choose what they will eat, or to spend money for sweets and other foods between meals. Good food habits, supervis ed carefully throughout childhood, make for good nutrition, which is the basis of sound physical devel opment. txt Loin lamb chops cut double thickness— 1 1-2 to 2 inches thick —are particularly juicy and delic ious when carefully cooked by sear ing on the outside and finishing under a reduced flame. They may be boned and rolled in strips of bacon before broiling under direct flame, over coals, or in a sizzling hot skillet.