Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

Thursday, March 5, 1931. McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA < ; . i PAGE NUMBER FOUR McCORMICK MESSENGER Published Every Thursday Established' June 5, 1902 EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of the second class. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: — Strictly Cash In Advance One Yeaf $100 Six Months .75 Three Months 50 i ON BEING PROFICIENT There are exceptions to every rule; according to an old saying. A widely known and successful basketball coach never played a game of basketball in his life. The best athletic coaches, as a rule, are generally those who have played the game and have experience in it. That is a rule that almost invar iably holds true in life. The best ditch digger is the one who has been digging ditches all of his life—has made it a business and knows the quickest and best way to do the job. The best doctor is generally the doctor who has studied the most, has had the most experience and has made the greatest effort to keep pace with the advancement of medical science. The same is true of any profes sion,, any business, any trade. To be proficient, we must “know our business.*’ We must make a study of it and devote all of our energies to making the most of what we have. Look around you and observe the men and women in this commun ity who are regarded as the best in their line. They are the people who have given the best they have to their chosen work. ( It makes no difference whether they are men who labor with their hands or men who are skilled in some profession; whether they are women whose chief aim in life is to have a good home or women who have chosen the business world for their activities. To be recognized as a leader in whatever you are doin§ is honor enough for any person, whether it be digging a good ditch or skill in ®ne of the professions. Proficiency in whatever you chose for a livelihood carries with it a certain sense of satisfaction and it ought to be recognized more than it is. txt CITY "GOES COTTON” (Anderson Daily Mail.) Cotton, that farm product which has been taken for granted in the South 'for so many years, is now very much on the mind of Ander- sonians following recent inaugura tion of the “Wear Cotton” move ment and developments locally promise to be a big factor in pro moting greater use of goods made ©f cotton. Women’s organizations here have lined up behind the cam paign, various other groups of the county have given their support and yesterday a resolution endors-, ing the movement was introduced in the house of representatives at Columbia by Anderson law-makers and unanimously passed. And, in addition, what promises to be a climax is a proposed cotton fash ion carnival for the coming month, which should crystalize the cot ton sentiment and do much to es tablish its fabrics in the favor of those who would be well dressed. Each member of the various or ganizations and individuals at large should not only lend their moral support to the movement but should act to make it as ef fective as possible through wear ing garments made of cotton. . txi BEING FAIR TO THE DELEGATION (’ttie Spartanburg Herald.) The Herald is publishing this morning a statement given out yesterday by members of the Spar tanburg county board, which is “a plea for co-operation with the leg islative delegation in reducing county expenditures.” Your dele gation is certainly your legisla ture, in so far as county affairs are concerned, and we are all aware that the general demand is for a reduction in taxes, while the specific demands, pressed through personal appeals and political pressure are for larger and larger appropriations. Between the two the delegation labors. As we have pointed out more than once in recent weeks, the county board, through its reports to the delegation, has certainly turned the light of publicity into every comer of county affairs. The public has had opportunity to know all of the details of county expenditures, through these re ports. The general reaction has been in the nature of a surprise that the county should be operat ing at such a high cost, but if there has come from any source a very definite appeal to hold down expenditures, it has not been giv en publicity. We have not heard of it. The - delegation has not heard the voice of the taxpayer. So the county board renders a further service when it suggests that the people of Spartanburg county should seek to be fair to the delegation. The board says: “They have got a big responsibility and unusual problems. Can we not all, as taxpayers—whether officials Of the county or not—recognize that appropriations must be re duced, and instead of urging the legislature that no reduction be made in particular matters in which we may be interested, try to co-operate with them to the limit in effecting economies and ac cepting cuts in appropriation, as in this way, and only in this way, can the tax burden be reduced, or even held within present bounds.” It is not often that a kind word is spoken in behalf of a legislative delegation, beleagured as it is, al ways? by special interests and per sonal requests for aid from the general fund, so if this suggestion coming from the county’s govern ing hody serves to relieve the dele gation of some of the pressure and brings to it a word from those who pay the taxes that will add to the delegation’s powers of resistance, a comforting service will be render ed. Why shouldn’t county officials, county agencies generally be def initely interested in an economical government? In such a govern ment there would certainly be glory enough for all. — txt A hard thing about making money last is making money first. GET YOUR ROOFING NOW PRICES ARE LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE Now is the time to put a new and up-to-date Roof on your House and Buildings. Now while prices are down to ROCK BOTTOM. Buy direct from the Factory—Freight Paid. GALVANIZED ROOFING 2% CorrugateddJO 90 Per Square 5-V Crimp Per Square GENUINE “Lock Tight” Per Square Galvanized Shingles $3.70 $4.95 $5.97 FREIGHT PAID PRICE PER SQUARE Corru 5-V "Lock gated Crimp Tight” 6 ft. 44c 48c 64c 7 ft. 52c 57c 76c 8 ft. 59c 65c 86c 9 ft. 67c 73c 97c 10 ft. 74c 81c $1.08 11 ft. 84c 91c $1.21 12 ft. —91c $1.01 $1.32 YOU SAVE WHEN YOU GET YOUR ROOFING DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY FOR SAMPLES AND FULL INFORMATION —SEE— James W. Corley McCormick, S. C. Card Of Thanks We gratefully acknowledge, with sincere appreciation, the many acts of kindness and sympathy of our neighbors and other friends, shown during the illness and at the death of our beloved husband and father, J. L. Reynolds. May God’s richest blessings rest upon each MRS. DORA REYNOLDS, MRS. F. L. CARROLL, MRS. P. Q. FOOSHE, JAMES REYNOLDS. McCormick High School News “A HEART FOR A PURSE” Rebecca sat at her dressing table combing her beautiful, long dark curls slowly, and with much uncertainty she shrugged her shoulders with a sigh. Why had she, being the older daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bran- herd of violet crest so many prob lems to solve—some of which even seemed not to have a solution? Her sister, Evelyn, was always gay and seemed not to have a care in the world. All her seventeen years had been filled to overflow ing with the good times, and now she, a neat little blonde, was going away to enter her freshman year at college. > 1 • On the other hand, Rebecca, five years her senior, had never so much as cared for the gay frolics and dancing that other girls en joyed. She had finished high school three years previously but because of the financial depression her father was undergoing at that time she did not make any efforts to go any farther in the educa tional line but had taken a busi ness course and gone at once to work in her father’s up-town of fice. Of course, she had many chums, but they were not what she would consider “real” friends. They had never won her heart, not even the boys. All, save one, had passed out a$ they came into her life, sil ently. But one, Fred Snellings, was her ideal. He was good-looking, nice, quiet and his family, though hard-working, were refined and respected. . They had been school friends and since she could recall many a time of sitting on the bench un der the rose arbor with him and planning for the future together, she had given him her promise of marrying him someday. But one day, three months be fore the story begins, another had entered her life. While standing and waiting for the elevator one morning, a card, which she had brought along with her to mail, slipped from her hand. “Is this yours?” a pleasant young man of perhaps twenty-five in quired, handing it to her. “Yes, thank you,” Rebecca re plied and took the card from his hand. That was only the first meeting but it did not prove to be their last one. The next time they came in contact with each other was when they were lunching at the same cafe, and happened to be sitting near each other. They be gan to talk and found each other very pleasing and interesting. He asked her might he not have the opportunity of calling at her home, and she readily agreed. Charmed by his eloquent speech and hand some face, she forgot Fred for a moment, the first time that she had ever forgotten. That was only the beginning, for she became entranced by his pres ence, and he had caUed again and again at her house. She discover ed that he was Richard Lang, a lawyer at one time, but his deceas ed uncle had left him millions. He had come to Violet Crest for a rest cure and had met her there. Now, he had asked her to marry him, and return with him to his home in Southern California. Fred, who had gone to a distant town to work, had also written that he was prospering and that it would not be long before he would i be coming back for “his promise! bride-to-be.” Now how was Rebecca to decide the grave question confronting her, which would affect her whole life, the question of which man did she really and truly want—her boyhood sweetheart, who was now working and making good or “the million dollar man,” who in the last brief months had literally swept her off her feet? This was the question that was worrying her, and it kept turning itself over in her mind as she sat in her room that morning dressing. Her answer must be ready to night. All day long she pined away not knowing what to decide—riches— did she long for that? Servants at her command—fine limousines —rich attired, if she desired that, she would accept Richard Lang’s proposal and go out west with him as his queen. Or, did she want to live for a man who was not rich but making good—who wanted her more than all the world to be his partner? Whom did she love better? Why, even though she tried to kill all emotions, she knew she loved Fred with his smiling, boyish counten ance. But love could not purchase the fine furs she longed for, the costly jewelry. Oh, why did fate not help her— why did she have to solve prob lems that had no true answer? “My heart, I have only one. Were it two, things would be dif ferent,” she said slowly late that afternoon. “But my, only heart will be exchanged for happiness rather than for the grandeur of life.” Writing Richard a note, she ex plained: Dear Richard, / I hope this little note will not prove a disappointment to you, but Richard, I love another one and, therefore, am declining your offer of marriage. May the love you have hitherto expressed for me be given to some other girl worthy of you. May happiness reign supreme in your life. Farewell, REBECCA BRANHERD. Having made the decision, she felt that the greatest of problems in her life had been solved. Yes, she had chosen right—she had not forfeited her heart for a purse but for love to Freddie. She had resolved that she would wait for him. MABEL LYON. SOCIETY MEETING. The members of the Timrod society, of whom Helen Talbert is president, met Thursday ana the following program was rendered: Business meeting—Entire society. Song—America—Members of the society. Washington’s Life—John Morrah. Debate—Resolved that the Unit ed States has produced greater statesmen in the past than in the present. Affirmative—James Willis and Roy Callison. Negative—James King and BiHie Britt. ~ . News—Ruth Banks. Solo—John Thomas McGrath. SCHUBERT MUSIC CLUB. The last meeting of the Schubert Music Club was held at the home of Nylena and Sara Louise Strom. The President, Eula Caudle, called the meeting to order and the secretary, Martha Lang, called the roll and read the minutes of the previous meeting. The club is glad to welcome a new member, Mildred Shiflet. After the business meeting the following program was presented: Farewell to the Piano—Beethoy- en—Eula Caudle. Paper-works of Wagner—Mary Sue Coleman. Humoreque — Dvorak — Martha Lang. Paper — Life of Wagner—Helen Crawford. Poupee Valsante—Poldivi — Re becca Drucker. Miss Collins talked on the meet ing of the South Carolina Music Teachers’ Association which she attended last week. After the pro gram the hostesses served a deli cious salad course. The meeting then adjourned and the next meeting will be held at the home of Mary Fuller with Henrietta Brown as assisting host ess. The program for the next meeting is in charge of Henrietta Brown. MARTHA LANG, Secretary and Treasurer. “GEORGE WASHINGTON” On February 22, 1732, a new son George, bom of English stock, into the home of Augustine Washing ton, a well-to-do farmer, of West moreland, Virginia. The boy’s father died early. His mother gave him admirable train ing. He had little actual school ing, save the elementary subjects, but he acquired a fine knowledge of mathematics and serving, chief ly, by self-study. Young Washington adopted sur veying as a profession, became a public surveyor in 1748, and by his sensible, business-like manner and conduct of the office, he won the esteem of his neighbors and of the government officials. His military career began at the age of nineteen, when he was ap pointed adjutant-gienjeral of ohe of the Virginia military districts. In 1753 he was dispatched by Gov ernor Dinwiddle on a mission to the French invaders in the Ohio region. This was a difficult task which others had declined, but which he readily accepted. Wash ington was not easily outdone. He was later put in command of the temporary militia of Virginia, and was made lieutenant-colonel of the forces. His superior officer died shortly after this and left Washington in full charge of the expedition to the Ohio. It was while on the ride to the French that a friend asked him; into dinner. He accepted. There he met a beautiful young widow, i Mrs. Martha Custio. It was she, 1 who in 1759, became the wife of Professional Card W. K. CHARLES Attorney-At-Law office, Farmers Bank Building Days at McCormick TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS the colonel. Washington’s character was as fine as his physique. Everybody respected and loved him. Already his deeds had proved him a fit leader. He was industrious in farm life as well as in military life. When he worked, he applied himself, but he enjoyed and took an active part in entertainments. • Last but not least, religion was the rule and guide of Washington’s manly life. All the while he kept an eye on public affairs. As the quarrel be tween England and the colonies waged hotter and more spiritual, he offered his services. Virginia elected him as their representative to the first and second continental congresses. When time came for congress to elect a commander-in-chief, Wash ington was unamiousuly elected. He was surprised but accepted his duty modestly. He then went to Boston to take command of the new continental army. Washington and his men engag ed in several skermishes arid severe battles before going into winter quarters at Valley Forge. The Americans were successful in some, and in some they gave up to the enemy. The soldiers and Wash ington too suffered severe hard ships during the time they spent at Valley Forge. There has, most probably, never been any other man in history who could have made men stay at this place and endure such difficulties. In the meantime, Mrs. Washington was knitting and sewing for the sold* iers. Every American soldier loved General and Mrs. Washington. Joy came to the bunch of dishearted men when France consented to send aid. Somewhat later, intense inter est was aroused by the battle of Yorktown. This resulted in Corn wallis surrendering to our Gener al. This was the last great battle of the Revolutionary war. In 1783 the last British soldier left Ameri can soil. Washington bade his soldiers farewell at New York. He spent the following Christmas Day at home with his wife. He stayed there until a conven tion met at Philadelphia, when Virginia sent him to represent her. These representatives drew up a constitution which we have today. Washington later swore to defend the constitution as President. Thus; v/e got our first president for the colonies. Congress decided to build the capitol in the District of Columbia and named it for the first presi dent. Though Washington didn’t want the office the second term, he was elected. This second term was filled with troubles with the In dians, French and others. He re fused to be elected for a third term. This deed established the custom that we have today. Issuing his famous farewell, he retired to his home, Mount Vernon, in 1797. At this time he, sixty- five years old, considered himself an old man. There he devoted himself to agriculture. On December the twelfth, 1799, a cold rainy day, he was exposed in the saddle for several hours, to rain and snow, while riding over his plantation. Two days later, on the night of December the four teenth, Washington’s soul took the flight from its earthly home. He was buried in the family tomb DR. WORKMAN HERE TWO AFTERNOONS WEEK I will be in my old office in The Peoples Bank Building in McCor mick every Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon until further no tice to receive patients or answer calls ■ i- ' . 'i t- ^ C. H. WORKMAN,. M. D, NEW BARBER SHOP H. D. Wideman, barber, and Paul D. Holloway, barber, have consoli dated shops and opened for busi ness in the room on Augusta street between Dixie Store and City Mar ket and will operate a two chair shop every day in the week ex cept Saturday, when three barbers will be on the job. Everything modem and sanitary and no ad vance in prices. Pay us a call. H. D. WIDEMAN. Mgr. LEGAL NOTICE SALE OF ROAD BONDS BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Treasurer and Supervisor of McCormick County, South Caro lina, for the purchase of Twenty- five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars of Refunding Bonds of McCormick County, South Carolina, in denom inations of $1,000.00 each, dated March 15th, 1931, maturing $1,000.- 00 on March 15th in each of the years 1932 to 1946, inclusive, and Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars on March 15th in each of the years 1947 to 1951, inclusive; bonds will bear such rate of interest, payable semi-annually March 15th and September 15th of each year, as is the lowest rate at the highest price bid for said bonds, and both prinr cipal and interest will be payable at the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company, in the City of New York. Bids should be addressed to T. J. Price, County Treasuiter, McCor mick, S. C., and will be received up to 12 o’clock, noon, on Wednesday, the 11th day of March, 1931; bids to be opened at the office of the County Treasurer in McCormick S. C. Certified or cashier’s check for $500.00 must accompany esch bid. The right to reject all bids is reserved. The legality of this is sue has been approved by Nathans & Sinkler, Attorneys at Law, Char leston, S. C. T. J. PRICE, Treasurer of McCormick County, S. C. W. O. GRAVES, JR., Supervisor of McCormick County, S. C. ■ . '.r.’-r. -. L'-'J! " 1 , 'rr=sa NOTICE SALE OF ROAD BONDS BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Treasurer and Supervisor of McCormick County, South Caro lina, for the purchase of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars of Refunding Bonds of McCormick County, South Carolina, in denom inations of $1,000.00 each, dated March 15th, 1931, maturing $1,000.- 00 on March 15th in each of the years 1932 to 1951, inclusive; bonds will bear such rate of interest, payable semi-annually March 15th and September 15th of each year, as is the lowest rate at the highest price bid for said bonds, and both principal and interest will be pay able at the Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company, in the City of New York. Bids should be addressed to T. J. Price, County Treasurer, McCor mick, S. C., and will be received up to 12 o’clock noon; on Wednesday, the 11th day of March. 1931; bids to be opened at the office of the County Treasurer in McCormick, S. C. Certified or cashier’s check for $500.00 must accompany each bid. The right to reject all bids is reserved. The legality of this issue has been approved by Nathans & Sinkler, Attorneys at Law, Char leston, S. C. T. J. PRICE, Treasurer of McCormick County, S. C. W. O. GRAVES, Supervisor of McCormick County, S. C. near Mount Vernon. The news of his death caused almost a v/idespread grief in Eu rope as in America. Even his en emies mourned his going. The words of his friends, “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” were literally true. Washington, “The Father of his Country,” as he is often called, from boyhood until death lived so exemplary a life, surely it behooves us as citizens of America and oth ers, the natives of far-away climes, to follow the glorious path where his footsteps trod. Let us, then unhesitatingly, join the thousands who go on year ly pilgrimages to Mount Vernon to pay tribute to the tomb of this princely American, the masterful leader of men, who never deserted duty, and In time of success never claimed reward. HELEN TALBERT. Except in the better farming areas, more than half the land of the South is unimproved farm land and is best suited to forest production, according to Forest Service authorities. In the Coastal Plain of the Southeastern and Gulf States more than 80 per cent of the land is available for timber growing. X A heavy coat of white lead will protect tree wounds resulting from the removal of large branches. This does not make the wound heal more quickly but protects the heartwood from decay until the new growth develops. Yellow ochre, coal tar, and grafting wax also are used for this purpose. txt The new Hiawatha National For est in the Upper Peninsula of i Michigan is the 150th In the na- I tional forest system.