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Tliursiday, March 19,1931 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE NUMBER SIX TRADE YfiDR : TRADE US YOUR OLD LIVING ROOM SUITE FOR A NICE NEW SUITE. WE WILL MAKE YOU A LIBERAL ALLOWANCE FOR THE OLD SUITE AND LET YOU HAVE A NEW ONE AT A REASONABLE PRICE. J. S. STROM’S Furniture Store Main Street — McCORMICK, S. C. Kt>«i ss?- at*] 13 1 mj/i} Mi ® MI: •1IM « a feLVtl:« > Fashioned-Newest Shades SERVICE V4=4l«i;fe C 0 LO R S i F j« shT N u de ,S u n Ta n * M o *d e'♦SiitsrS Cun Mpfaf.Shell, BaSflue Brownt Bja’c^ Experience Service Facilities Those are the important things in measuring the worth , of a funeral director, and should be borne in mind wheni you have occasion to choose one DISTANCE IS NO HINDRANCE TO OUR SERVICE and there is no additional charge for service out of town J. S. STROM Main Street * McCormick, S. C. AN ADV. WILL HELP TOO No matter what you may want— buy, sell, find, trade, or rent—an ad vertisement in THE MESSENGER will help you. There is no limit to the results it may bring. Your mes sage goes into the homes of several hundred people, and will be read in leisure time when decisions are made. You won’t miss the small amount ■i that ad vs. in this paper will cost. ran MESSENGER McCormick, S. C. • ■ V- Vy McCormick High School News JOKES. Neal R.: “Do you serve lobsters in here?” Waiter: “Sure, what will you have.” their boys’ and girls’ classroom work. There are only two more report periods, therefore, it is very necessary that the boys and girls really work. Mabel Lyon: “I don’t see how you tell those Strom twins apart.” Eugenia L.: “That’s easy, Mel vin blushes when we meet.” Neighbor: “You look very tired and sleepy, Eula.” Eula Caudle: “It’s that new baby at our house, he broadcasts almost all night long.” Charles Acker: “Where do you think you’re going?” John T. McGrath: “Who me? I’m going .over to the cemetery to dig up a girl for the dance to night.” . A *+*> *• • *» ^ - v - ' A FEW HERE’S AND THERE’S WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY. Of course our teachers are not dumb, but, the other day Miss Ramsey . boiled her : watch and timed it by an egg. Then there’s Mr. Shiflet who hung a sign on his office door which read: “Out to lunch, be back in 30 minutes.” He came back, looked at the sign and waited on himself. They say Miss Corbin thinks traffic jam is supposed to be eaten with bread and butter. But listen, Miss Reid got up the other night and struck a match to see if she had turned off the electric light. Of course Miss McCord thought that when a doctor removed ap pendix, he only cut the back pages out of books. The agriculture boys say that Mr. McCrorey is so hard that he has to wear shoes to keep from wearing out the pavement. Miss Bowles drives her car around curves ori two wheels so she will save the tires on the oth er two. She believes in Economy. There is a rumor around that Miss Collins thinks Dodge’s are made by Taylor Brothers. Gosh, would you believe it. Miss Kennedy thinks E. Pluribus Unum was Julius Caesar’s motto. Miss Johnston says that if peo ple don’t hurry up and start wear ing cotton clothes the boll wee vils are going to strike. Well, that is enough nonsense for one day. Most too much, I sus pect. I guess it will be my fault if I get about 999 demerits, all E’s and forty eleven zero’s. JOHN MORRAH. BOOKS NEWLY PUBLISHED. How to Cultivate a Good Appe tite—Grinnie Walker. Advice as to How to Keep One Girl’s Love—James Furqueron. My Method of Remaining in One Grade Indefinitely—Robert Jen nings Talbert. How to Charm the Ladies—Sam Young. The Charm of a Mile—Ralph Williams. Lessons in Etiquette—Virginia Pennal. When the Sun Goes Down, It’s not Bedtime—Harry McBride. What’s the Use of Being on Time—Mildred Deasori. See All—Know All—Elizabeth Crawford. Ignoance is Bliss, But why Be a Blister—Sara Christian. Shy Sayings and Wise Remarks —John Bill Bradley. Love Affairs—Bill Dowtin. MABEL LYON. LITERARY SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING. The regular meeting of the Tim- rod Literary Society met in the auditorium at the fourth period Thursday, March 12th. The meet ing was called to order by the president, Helen Talbert. The secretary, Leila Bradley, called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. The following enjoyable program was rendered: The life history of Longfellow— Lorenzo Sturkey. The Bridge—Sara Louise Strom. Story of the Courtship of Miles Standish—Edna Mayson. Piano Solo—Eva Coleman. A Psalm of Life—Frances Rob inson. Debate: Resolved that Immigra tion is beneficial to our country. Affirmative—Mabel Lyon and Ruth Banks. Negative—Ruby Cothran and Annie Belle Langley. News of the day—John Bill Bradley. Business: Three new amend ments were added to the constitu tion. BETTY WORKMAN, . Reporter. NEW STAFF MEMBERS. Due to new organization and the absence of some of the report ers we have several new members on the high school staff. The staff is now as follows: Editor—Billie Britt. Asst. Editors—John Morrah and Welboume Schumpert. Senior Reporter—Mabel Lyon. Junior Reporter—Eva Coleman. Sophomore Reporter — Harvey Shiflet, Jr. Freshman Reporter — Sarah Louise Strom. Joke Editor—Jack Coleman. Social Editor—Frances Strom. Society Reporter—Betty Work man. 4-H Club Reporter—Helen Tal bert. Girl’s Athletic Reporter—Eliza beth McAlister. Boy’s Athletic Reporter—Delmar Shiflet. Stenographer—Carl Winn. Music Reporter—Sarah Louise Strom. We expect each of the members to co-operate in making our school news the best that has ever been, and unless each one does his part we can not make the paper a suc cess. HIGH SCHOOL PLAY A SUCCESS. The “Kentucky Belle” given at the High School auditorium Friday night, March 7, was in every way a success. We are sure that the ones who were here enjoyed the play very much and are certain that those who were not here missed a treat. Every one of the actors was splendid and it would be next to impossible to name the best among them. We wish to express appreciation to those who were in the play and to those who helped make it a suc cess by their presence here. HIGH SCHOOL REPORTS OUT LAST WEEK. The fourth reports of the year on High School classroom work were issued to the pupils last week. We hope every parent saw those reports. There are entirely too many failures in high school this year and we attribute at * least some of those failures to the fact thaty parents are ^ hot ' aware - of SENIOR CLASS MEETING. At two o’clock March 10, the Senior Class held a business meet ing in the auditorium. They dis cussed plans for furnishing the of fice of McCormick High School with furniture consisting of a desk, a typewriter table, a chair and a congoleum rug. This is to be paid for by the money received from selling candy and it is to serve as a monument to the graduating class of 1931, the words “Class of 1931” being imprinted on each piece. The class voted unanimous ly for this. RUBY WHITE. A VISITOR IN CHAPEL. Mr. Henry, pastor of McCormick Methodist Church, conducted chapel exercises March 10, 1931. Verses were read from the Bible and we were led in prayer. Mr. Henry gave us a historical talk on the gas wells of Louisiana. He told us about one well that has been on fire three years. We were very amused with a talk he gave on the coffee drinkers. He said they had coffee in bed, coffee at breakfast, at 10 o’clock, at noon, again in the afternoon. ♦ TXT Meeting Of P.-T. A. On Thursday afternoon at 3:30 the P.-T. A. held its regular month ly meeting in the high school audi torium. The eleventh grade furn ished very delightful entertain ment, directed by Misses Reid and Bowles and assisted by Miss Col lins. It was announced that the blue side had surpassed the reds in representation. The banner for the highest attendance was award ed the sixth grade. “Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Let’s follow Emerson’s advice and have a large enthusiastic number at the next meeting. E. C. K., Reporter. ^ tit Tax reduction is not a question of politics, but bf r pocketbook. Improved Uniform International SundaySchool T Lesson ’ <Bv RUV P R FITZWATER. D. D.. Mem ber of Faoultv. Moody Bible Institute of Chicajro.) ((£). mi. \V>..Ler.. ..cw^aper Union.) Lesson fer March 22 THE USE AND ABUSE OF GOD'S GIFTS. .(Temperance Lesson) GOLDEN TEXT—And be not drunk with wine, wherein Is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. LESSON TEXT—Luke 12:13-48. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus Tells Us How to Use God’s Good Gifts. JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus Tells Us How to Use God’s Good Gifts. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC—The Sin of Drunkenness and Glut tony. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC—The Enslaving Power of Strong Drink. I. Warning Against Covetousness (vv. 13-15). 1. The occasion (v. 13). The occa sion of this warning was the request of one of the company that Jesus be the umpire regarding a disputed es tate. Two brothers were in trouble over an inheritance. 2. Jesus’ reply (v. 14). He said, “Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?” He refused to en ter the sphere of the civil law. Christ’s mission was pre-eminently spiritual. 3. The warning (v. 15). The clear Implication Is that If due attention is given to inculcating right principles In the hearts of the people, civic and economic problems will largely adjust themselves. II. The Parable of a Rich Fool (vv. 16-21). The parable of this rich planter shows clearly that to be concerned with earthly riches while neglecting God is the height of folly. Observe:- 1. The Increase of his goods (v. 16). This clearly implies that his riches were rightfully obtained, for the ground brought forth plentifully. 2. His perplexity (v. 17). His land was producing more than his barns would hold. He was at a loss to know what to do. No thrifty man wants to see the legitimate fruits of his toil perish. If he had possessed right views of life and a sense of steward ship before God, he would have seen that his barns had enough for his personal needs .and then have dis tributed the surplus to the needy. 3. His fatal choice (vv. 18, 19). He chose to enlarge his barns and give up his life to ease and luxury. He made plans without consulting God. 4. His awful Indictment (vv. 20, 21). God called him a fool. His plans were cut short by an immediate death sen tence. III. The Certain Cure for Anxiety (vv. 22-34). Having shown the folly of rich men who gained gold and lost God, Jesus now urged the disciples to trust God and dismiss all anxious care. 1. The argument (vv. 22. 23). It is summed up in one brief sentence. “The life Is more than meat and body is more than raiment.” 2. The illustrations (vv. 24-28). (a) God’s care for the fowls (vv. 24-26). The ravens do not sow nor reap. They have not storehouse nor barn yet they live, for God feeds them. If God does not forget the fowls, certainly he will do more for his children, (b) God’s care for the flowers of the field (vv. 27, 28). If God is so careful of the flowers which appear but for a day. how much more will he clothe his children? 3. The exhortations (vv. 29-34). (a) The getting of food and clothes should not he man’s chief concern, (b) Seek the kingdom of God (v. 31). Those who make God’s kingdom first shall have all their needs supplied (Phil. 4:19). (c) Be not afraid (v. 32). God’s good pleasure is upon his own, and all good things he will give, (d) Prac tice self-denial in order to be able to give to those in need (vv. 33, 34). IV. Be Ready for the Coming of the Lord (vv. 35-48). Having warned the disciples against Hie acquisition of worldly goods while forgetting God, and shown them the needlessness of anxiety for food and clothing, he showed them the blessed ness of being in a state of readiness when the Lord shall come. This atti tude of heart he made clear by two parables: 1. That of the returning lord (vv. 35-37). The Lord will be so pleased with those who are waiting for him that he will take delight in sitting at the banquet with them and even serv ing them. 2. The thief in the night (vv. 38-40). This parable shows that the time of the Lord’s coming is not known. The proper thing is to be ready. 3. Reward will be given to the faith ful (vv. 41-48). The faithful servant will be promoted at the coming of the Lord. Awful judgment will be meted out upon the unfaithful servant. Search the Scriptures The Bible is the book of all others to be read at all ages and in all con ditions of human life. ... I speak as a man of the world to men of the world, and I say to you, “Search the Scriptures.”—John Quincy Adams. Keeping the Commandments Keeping Christ's commandments keeps the eye clear and the temper sweet &nd the submlahlre and the affections pure; In these lie rich re wards.—Cuyler. CMCHCARDS Plum Branch M. E. Church Schedule ASBURY—Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Epworth League every Sunday at 7:00 p. m.; preaching 1st Sunday at 11:15 a. mv, and 3rd Sunday at 8:00 p. m. BARR’S CHAPEL—Preaching 1st Sunday at 3:30 p. m., and 3rd Sun day at 11:30 a. m. BORDEAUX—Sunday School ev ery Sunday at 10:00 a. m., on the 1st Sunday; 3rd Sunday and the 4th Sunday, and at 3:00 p. m. on the 2nd Sunday; preaching 2nd Sunday at 3:30 p. m., and 4th Sun day at 11:15 a. m. ST. PAUL—Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Epworth League every Sunday at 7:00 p. m.; Preaching 2nd Sunday at 11:15 a. m., and 4th Sunday at 8:15 p. m. The second Quarterly Conference for this circuit will convene at Bor deaux Methodist Church next Sun day March 22nd at 11:15 a. m. -tx*. McCormick Holiness Church Schedule McCormick —• Preaching servic© Saturday night before 3rd' Sunday at 8 o’clock; third Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock and third Sunday night at 8 o’clock. A cordial welcome is extended to all. O. E. TAYLOR, 4Xt- Pastor. A. R. Presbyterian Preaching at Mt. Carmel, S. C., on the first and third Sabbath at 11 a. m. Preaching at McCormick, S. C., on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 11:30 a. m. Sabbath school at both churches every Sabbath day throughout the year. LEON T. PRESSLY, •Pastor. -txt- :ist Schedule .. •*£*§* ■' ✓V'.. -■ BETHANY—1st Sunday, preach ing service, 3:30 p. m.; 3 rd Sun day, 11:30 a. m. BUFFALO—1st Sunday, Sunday School, 10:30 a. m.; Preaching 11:30 a. m.; 3rd Sunday, Sunday School 2:30 p. m.; Preaching, 3:30 p. m. McCORMICK—1st Sunday, Sunday School 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:45 p. m.; Preaching 7:30 p. m. 2nd Sunday, Sunday School 10:00 a m.; Preaching 11:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:45 p. m.; Preaching 7:30 p. m. , 3rd Sunday, Sunday School 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:45 p. m.; Preaching 7:30 p. m. 4th Sunday, Sunday School 20:00 a. m.; Preaching, 11:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:45 p. m.; Preaching, 7:30 p. m. WILLINGTON — 2nd Sunday, Preaching 4:00 p. m.; 4th Sunday, Preaching 4:00 p. m. W, H. BARFIELD, Pastor. X Troy A. R. P. Charge TROY—Sabbath school at 10:00 every Sabbath morning; morning worship, 11:00. Y. P. C. U. meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath evenings it 7:00 o’clock. Prayer meeting, 2nd ind 4th Sabbath evening at 7:00. BRADLEY—Sabbath school, 3:00 i. m. 1st and 3rd Sabbaths; wor ship 3:30 p. m. CEDAR SPRINGS—Sabbath school at 3:30 o’clock, 2nd and 4th Sab- oaths; worship 4:00 p. m. J. H. BUZHARDT, Pastor. X McCormick Methodist Church Schedule McCormick—Sunday school every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Preaching at 11:00 a. m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sun days, and at 7:30 p. m. on fourth Sundays. Prayor meeting Wednesday even ing at 7:30 o’clock. Board of Stewards meets Monday night following 1st Sundays. REPUBLICAN Sunday School at 11 a. m. on In* and 4th Sundays. 1st and 3rd Sun day! at 2:30 p. m. Preaching or 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3 p. m. Troy — Sunday school at 10:00 a m. let, 3rd and 4th Sundays; trd Sundays at 8 p. m.; preaching tntf Sundays 8:30 p. m.; 4th Sunday* 11 a. m. Beulah Preaching' sv#** Sunday afternoon W. S. HENRY. — I —rr- - ijy « «w itfUk i I fc : , JEy" j Pastor.