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V Thursday, March 1$, 1931 ' McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMlCK, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE NUMBER EIGHT PERSONAL AND LOCAL IBIS Miss Ethel Killingstoorth of Rock Hill was the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Killingsworth, Sunday. Mr. and , Mrs. J. S. Heiss of Greenwood spent Sunday here with her mother, Mrs. W. J. Connor. Mr. J. K. White and family from Columbia were week end visitors here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin. Mr. R. S. Keaton of Anderson was a business visitor here one day the past week. Mr. L. L. Rankin of Aiken at tended to business matters; here one day last week. Messrs. (St. O. Hemminger and A. B. Andrews of Willington were business visitors here Friday. Mr. W. W. Fowler of Augusta was seeing friends here Friday after noon. Mr. Carroll Abercrombie and family, Mrs. Austin Abercrombie and Miss Kathleen Abercrombie visited Miss Rucia Abercrombie in Columbia last Thursday, Mrs. R. G. Killingsworth spent the past week end in Goldville and Rock Hill. Mr. W. S. Pipkin was a business visitor in Columbia several days this week. Mr. W. E. Rankin and family of Anderson spent the week end here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Huguley. Mr. S. B. Harper, student . of Wofford College, Spartanburg, spent the spring holidays here with relatives. Miss Catherine Harper, teacher at Easley, spent the week end here with relatives. Glad to see Mr. A. B. Lyon up and about again, after his recent severe illness. After spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Aber- crombie, Mr. Carroll Abercrombie and family returned to their home in Johnson City, Term. While here he visited friends in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Emma Rankin has returned to her home in Greeleyville, after spending several days here with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Huguley. Mr. Victor Hindershott of Lith- onia, Ga., spent the week end here among friends. Walter, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dorn, had both his legs broken near the thigh last Friday afternoon when he went to cross the highway in front of Mr. G. W. Parks’ automobile near the Dorn lumber plant. The wheels of the car did not hit the little fellow, according to reports, his legs being broken by the lick from the bumper. Walter is said to be ' getting along very nicely at this time. r The Susannah Wesley Bible Class will meet at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. x \ Palmer-Robinson A quiet wedding, but one of in terest to numerous friends and relatives of the young couple, was solemnized Saturday morning at 10:30, when Miss Dora Clementine Palmer was married to Mr. Foster Sondley Robinson. The vows were spoken at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. D. M. Bullock, with on ly the family and a few intimate friends present. The living room of the home was pretty decorated with spring flowers. The Rev. W. S. Henry, pastor of the McCormick M. E. Church, was the officiating clergyman. The bride looked unusually pret ty in a royal blue costume with accessories to match. She car ried an arm bouquet of carnations. The gift of the groom was a love ly string of pearls with chrystals. Mrs. Robinson is the only daughter of Mr. J. E. Palmer and he late Mrs. Palmer. Her pleas- ng personality and other admir able traits, have won numerous friends for her in McCormick. Mr. Robinson, formerly of Greenville, is a promising business man as road contractor. After the ceremony the young couple left for a short wedding trip. Birthday Party J i Saturday, March 14th, Otis ter Long* of Troy entertained a number of his little friends ^ by celebrating his 8th birthday with a delightful party from 3 to 5, which was enjoyed greatly by all present. The dining room was beautiful in its spring time decoration of flow ers and crepe paper. After many games were played a contest was held which afforded much pleas ure and laughter, the prize being won by Thomas Dendy. After this the little ones were ushered into the dining room by Mrs. W. P. Long, mother of Otis, where they were served with deli cious ice cream and cake and as each one left the room was pre sented with a rose filled with candy. Those present were: Manly Long, Mai Sears, J. H. Walker, Marion and Edna Brown, Mildred Young, Betty Porter Kenhedy, Ann Elizabeth and Mildred Robin son, Herman Brown, John Adams, Thomas Dendy, Winifred Spence, Mary Emerson Johnson, Willie Eva Harris, Thomas and Billy Godbold, Maizie Ellison, Louise Price, Mal colm Dansby, Harold, Helen and Dennis Willis, James and Horace Campbell, Elise Redden, Otis and Margaret Long, Mrs. Carl Willis Mrs. Ralph Spence, Mrs. O. W. Campbell, Mrs. J. D. Dansby, Mrs. W. A. Young, Mrs. Moffet Young, Mr. Frank Dillashaw. Mrs. Long was assisted by Mrs. Carl Willis and Mrs. Ralph Spence. All left wishing Otis many more happy birthdays. Many nice pres ents were presented Otis by his little friends. 1 Xl REHOBOTR NEWS The friends of Edward Gilchrist will regret to know, that he was painfully hurt last week cranking ;he “Crane” on which he worked with the highway department near Mobile, Ala. A friend wrote his mother that he was in an infirm ary and was being well cared for and had many friends there who would keep them posted as to his condition, and there was no need of worry. The guests at Woodside Cottage for lunch Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Freeland and Mr. J. P. Talbert. Messrs. H. E. Freeland, J. P. Talbert and E. M. Morgan motored over to Good Hope to preaching Sunday afternoon. They say lots of farm work has been done in that ectton. l$j*. E. M. Morgan and Miss A. L. Morgan called to see little Hazel Winn and her mother Thursday afternoon. She is a fine little lady, much beloved by her par ents. Mrs. Morgan and Miss Morgan also called to see Mrs. Jenelle Winn. Her mother is with her for a visit. She has not been so well and is still troubled with her eye. Mrs. Mary Sutherland has spent some days with her niece, Mrs. J. E. Winn, and is now visiting her niece, Mrs. Mayson. * Mrs. W. P. Culbreath has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Winn. Mrs. Culbreath and Mrs. L. E. Winn made a short call on the home- folks last week. Mrs. J. P. Talbert and children, Mr. and Mrs. Frank White were the pleasant and welcome guests at Woodside Cottage Sunday after noon. The county home agent has notified the Rehoboth Club that owing to being away attending a meeting in Charleston the month ly meeting will be held on March 31st, at home of Mrs. W. A. Winn. Miss A. L. Morgan requests all the clubs in the county to please report their religion and welfare work to her before April 15th so she can make out the report for the spring council meeting. The 4-H Club boys and girls en joyed the rally in McCormick high school building Saturday. , Pastor and Mrs. Gurley were calling in this section Thursday afternoon; called in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Whatley. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds are happily domiciled with Mrs. Reynolds’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Moultrie. There has been some work done in the way of improving the church grounds. Mr. and Mrs. J P. Talbert have kindly set Wis- :eria and Ivy at the cemetery gates to climb on the arches. This will relieve the plainness and add to the beauty of the entrance to the silent city. Supt. H. E. Freeland was glad to have twp 100 per cent classes Sun day School grade 97 per cent. -txx- PARKSVILLE NEWS ITEMS The W. M. S. of the Parksville Baptist Church met Friday after noon with Mrs. John Harvely for their regular monthly meeting. In the absence of the president, Mrs. W. P. Parks, the meeting was pre sided over by the vice-president, Mrs. Jno. F. Warren. Eleven mem bers were present and two visitors. At the conclusion of the busi ness and program a social • hour was enjbyed, the hostess serving delightful refreshments. Mrs. L. V. Mayer invited the society to meet with her in April, and the invitation was accepted. The Senior B. Y. P. U. met Sun day night at 7:30 at the church for their weekly meeting. The president, Mrs. Jno. F. Warren, presided at the business session. The song service was conducted by the chorister, Mr. J. H. Drennan, and the quizz was conducted by the quizz leader, Mr. J. M. Bussey. A large attendance was present to see and hear the excellent program given by the members of group 3, The Ever-Ready group, Miss Mary Frances Drennan, captain. A feature of the program that was so much enjoyed was the song My Faith Looks up to Thee” pan tomimed by Misses Sallie Mae Parks, Marion Herron and Mary Frances Drennan. Group 1, the Yours for Service,” Mr. W. H. Wooten, captain, presents the pro gram for next Sunday night. A social was held Tuesday night at the community house. Many games were played and at the conclusion light refreshments were served. A choir rehearsal is held each Wednesday night at 7:30 o’clock at the church. Mrs. W. P. Parks and Miss Jose phine Parks spent Friday in Au gusta shopping. Mrs. Jno. F. Warren and her mo ther, Mrs. T. J. Dame, spent Sat urday in Augusta. Miss Annie Jackson and Miss Mary Frances Drennan were visi tors in McCormick Saturday. The Intermediate B. Y. P. U. will meet Saturday afternoon at the church at 4 o’clock. Every mem ber is urged to be present. Miss Annie Laurie Godbee, a member of the faculty of the Washington school, spent the week end with her homefolks in Way nesboro, Ga.. Mrs. G. D. Dorn and children of Laurens, S. C., spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Parks. Miss Bertie Norris, a former teacher of Parksville spent the week end as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Drennan. Misses Kathleen Brunson, Sallie Mae Parks and Mrs. G. T. Parks were visitors in McCormick Mon day. txt Bee Specialist Here March 25 And 26 Dr. Blackwell To Open Office Here W. G. Blackwell, M. D., of Parks ville, has rented the offices for merly occupied by Dr. Douglass Haggard in The Peoples Bank building in McCormick and will open office here next Monday. His office hours will be from 8 a. m., until 6 p. m., every day, with pnone connection at the office and also day and night ’phone connec tions at his home in Parksville. Schedule Of Home Demonstration Work For Next Week THOSE HAYING BEE PROBLEMS ARE URGED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH COUNTY AGENT AT ONCE County Agent E. L. Rogers an nounces that Mr. E. S. Prevost, Ex tension Bee Specialist, will be with him March 25 and 26. Bee keep ers in the county that have prob lems they would like to discuss with Mr. Prevost are asked to get in touch with Mr. Rogers. Those who expect to get the maximum yield of honey should prepare to have sufficient full sheet super foundation, frames and supers. The honey flow does not last long sometimes, and best re sult cannot be expected without proper equipment to take care of it while it lasts. Bees require a certain amount of attention as well as other farm en terprises, to bring the most re turns to owners. txt Big money has a habit of leak ing out through small holes. Monday March 23rd, McCormick High School 4-H Club; 12:30 Modoc H. D. C. 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, March 24th, McCor mick Grammar School Jr., 9:40; Wideman H. D. C. 3:00 p. m. Wednesday, March 25th, McCor mick Grammar School' Sr., 9:40; McCormick H. D. C. 3:00 p. m. Thursday, March 26th, Bellvue H. D. C. 3:00 p. m. Friday, March 27th, Parksville H. D. C. 3:00 p. m. Saturday, March 28th, office. X MT. CARMEL NEWS ' Our little town was shocked and grieved last Sabbath when the news of the death of Dr. Douglass Haggard reached here. His death is quite a severe loss to McCormick. Dr. and Mrs. Haggard have a host of friends here who deeply sym pathize with the bereaved wife in these dark hours of sorrow. Mr. D. J. McAllister spent a few days in Rock Hill last week as a juror on grand jury in federal court. Mrs. Nell Stallworth was a busi ness visitor in Mt. Carmel Monday afternoon. The 4-H Club met with Miss Alice Wells.. Mr. W. L. Miller was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mc- Kellar at their home in North Au gusta, S. C. Messrs. W. O. and Edwin Covin of Willington were Mt. Carmel visitors Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Wilbur Blake, Miss Blakely and Mrs. D. L. Bryson of Calhoun Falls worshipped at the A. R. P. church last Sabbath morning. Mrs. Ida Black accompanied Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Bryson on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Edmunds in Au gusta Monday afternoon. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Miss Juanita Curtis and Mr. Willie Hester were Calhoun Falls visitors Saturday afternoon. Messrs. Hollis Connor, James Mauldin and Glennie Hardaway were McCormick visitors one day last week. Messrs. W. A. Scott and Robert Scott were visitors in Augusta and Edgefield last Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Patterson and Miss Clavera Mauldin spent Sab bath with Mrs. G. S. Mauldin. Mr. H. O. Watson spent last week in Rock Hill as a juror on petit jury in federal court. We are glad to say that Miss Vir ginia Watson has recovered from a recent little illness. Mr. W. L. Miller was a business visitor in Laurens for the week end. Mr. Raymond Wells of Greeley ville and James and Ethel Plowden of Manning spent Saturday night and Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Wells. They were accompan ied home by Misses Reba Wells and Elizabeth Hester of Anderson, who came to Mt. Carmel Friday after noon. These young ladies have quite a pleasant trip planned. Miss Gladys Scott was an Au gusta visitor Monday. Messrs Robert and Tarrant Scott were Mc Cormick visitors in the afternoon. Messrs. John W. Covin, L. L. Hester and W. H. Horton were business visitors in McCormick Monday. Mr. Willis Harrison of Abbeville was a visitor here Sabbath even ing. Mrs. W. A. Scott and Mrs. J. O. Williams of McCormick were Ab beville visitors one day last week. Miss Florence Patterson spent last week with Mrs. H. O. Wat son at her home near Mt. Car mel. Mr. J. F. Sutherland in visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. T. McCrorey in Rock Hill. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Misses Alice Wells and Gladys Scott were Mc Cormick visitors Saturday. Mr. M. L. Marchant of Green ville was a visitor in Mrs. J. W. Morrah’s home last Thursday. Misses Mary Hardaway and Sara Curtis spent the past week end visiting Misses McBride in Mc Cormick. Miss Lily Parker of Calhoun Falls ^pent the past week end with Mis? Tuanita Curtis. The many friends of Mrs. Lena Hester will regret to hear that in an accidental fall Sabbath after noon her arm was broken. She was rushed to the hospital in An derson for necessary attention, and we all hope her injury will be slight and that she will soon be all right again. Miss Elizabeth Hester who with Miss Reba Wells were visiting in Manning and en route to Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Magnolia Gardens, etc., was called home, and they returned Tuesday. PLUM BR ANCH Senate Bill For NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bracknell and daughter, Margaret, were shoppers in Augusta one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. W, L; Rearden of Greenwood spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Rear den. Mr. R. M. Winn was a business visitor in Spartanburg last Mon day. Mrs. Marvin Pratt and daughter, Mary Ellen, of Augusta are visiting relatives here this week. Miss Mildred Winn of Rehoboth was the week end visitor of Misses Saree and Mary Frances Talbert. Misses Irene and Allene Lan^lov. Messrs. W. M. Freeland and. R. F. Banks visited* friends in Galli- vant’s Ferry last week end. Mr. Charlie Rearden of Winston- Salem. N. C,. is spending some time with his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Broadwater and Roberta Broadwater of Au gusta spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Rice. Miss Annje Lou Lankford of Willington spent last Saturday here with relatives. Misses Juanita and Maggie Wells, Catherine and Willian I. Wells visited relatives in Augusta last week end. Miss Annie Sue Graves of Mc Cormick was the guest of Miss Al ice Wells last week end. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Price and family and Mrs. Frances Parks of Parksville were spend . the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Lank ford last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon. Jr., and son, Belton, visited relatives in McCormick last Sunday. x IVlt. Carmel H. D. Club Met On 9th Borrowing 3 Among the bills introduced in. the senate Tuesday, the following* is by Senator J. J. Dorn of Mc Cormick County: A bill to authorize and empower the chairman of the county board* of commissioners and the county treasurer of McCormick county to borrow not exceeding $45,000 for the purpose of paying indebtedness and to fix a tax levy for the pay ment thereof. Placed on the cal endar without reference. The Mt. Carmel H. D. Club met in the club room at 3 o’clock, March 9, 1931. with 14 members and one visitor who joined the club present. Devotionals led by president. Roll call and reading of the minutes by secretary. Fach one responded to her name with the name of her favorite flower. Club sang “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes.” A motion was made, seconded and adopted that the club would have spring cleaning soon, also it was moved and seconded that we buy dishes with the money we have on hand. Mrs. Stallworth then talked on flower shows and it was decided to have one in May. The members all brought vases of flowers which were indeed beautiful. Mrs. L. L. Hester won first place with a cute little bowl and tray with beautiful buttercups. Miss Florence Patter son won second place with a love ly oriental two eared vase filled with branches of gorgeous flow ering peas and Mrs. J. W. Boyd won *hird place with a cute little bowl filled with the lovely, charming violets in two colors. Honorable -npnt.ion w^s given Miss Lennie Covin on her gorgeous Camelia •japonicas and also some others won honorable mention. As St. Patrick’s Day was near the literary program carried out the idea. A sketch of St. Patrick’s Day— Mrs. Mauldin. The Birth of St. Patrick—Mrs. Black. The Wearing of the Green—Miss Patterson. March Music—Mrs/ Connor. The Tree We Plant Today—Mrs. Boyd. . The Gift of Trees—Miss Lennie Covin. Easter—Mrs. Hester. Why I Plant a Garden—Miss Su sie Patterson. Miss Lennie Covin had written a very excellent article on Historical places near Mt. Carmel which was read by Miss Covin and enthusi- istically adopted by the club, ^uvir rT the social hour, in which Mrs. L. Jj. Hester, hostess, and as sisted by several, served cake, and hot coffee with whipped cream. After a plensant time the meet ing adjourned. WANT ADVS. LOST—One small Black Barrow Pig. R. M. Brock, Willington, S. C., Route 1. Itpo, — 1 FOR RENT—Offices recently va cated by Mr. W. K. Charles. See P. J. Robinson, Farmers Bank. FOR RENT—Five room house and 2 1-2 acres land on edge of town. Ten dollars per month. J. t. Faulkner, McCormick, S. C. OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. THURSDAY, March 19th Nancy Carroll and Phillips Holmes in “STOLEN HEAVEN” FRIDAY, March 20th, Only Helen Chandler and David Manners in “MOTHER’S CRY” Added Cartoon and Comedy SATURDAY, March 21st, Only John Mack Brown and Eleanor Boardman in “THE GREAT MEADOW” Added Cartoon and Comedy Mon.-Tues. March 23rd-24th Evelyn Brent and Louis Wolheim in “THE SILVER HORDE” Story by Rex Beach. Wed.-Thurs. March 25th-26th Robert Woolsey and Bert Wheeler in ‘HALF SHOT AT SUNRISE’ Shows: 3:15; 7:00 and 8:45 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE -tXT- No one has ever discovered any real excuse for whiskers, except as a disguise for the villian in the movies. Death Of Young Colored Boy Otis Wells, age 15 years, and son of Tom Wells and wife, died at the home in the Sandover section Tuesday afternoon, following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Jake Jenkins and . interment made at Holy Springs Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. J. S. Strom’s service in charge. RecorR In Fora Car TAX EXECUTION J7. T. STROM, Sheriff, against ESTATE WILLIAM WILSON. By virtue of a Tax Execution to* me directed, I have levied on and* will sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, within the legal hours of sale, at McCormick: Court House, on Monday, the 6th\ day of April A. D., 1931, the follow ing described property, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of Land; situate, lying and being in District No. 7, in the Cdunty of .McCormick, South Carolina, and known as the Estate William Wilson and con taining Two Hundred (200) Acres;, more or less, and bounded by lands on North, by Cabell Estate, West by Public Road leading to* Calhoun Mills, on East by McGaw place, on South by Cabell Estate,, and others. Levied on and to be sold as the property of Estate William Wilson to satisfy the aforesaid Execution? and costs. Terms:—Cash. W. T. STROM, Sheriff, McCormick County. Sheriff’s Office, McCormick C. H.,. S. C„ March 19, 19311. SHERIFF’S SALE X- An argument is like gambling— never try it unless you can afford to lose. On a drive of nearly 800 miles to reach the bedside of his father, who had been taken suddenly 111, W. E. Rheney, of Homestead, Florida, averaged 45 miles an hourj in his Model A between his home and Anderson, South Carolina where his father lived. After receiving the telegram tha^ his father was critically ill, Mr. ’ Rheney covered the distance in : fraction over 17 hours, withou adding any oil en route. At An i derson investigation revealed tha the car had burned less Jian ; quart of oil during the journcy.- Fcrd News. TAX EXECUTION V. T. STROM, Sheriff, o era In cE VTR.S. M. J. YARBOROUGH. By virtue of a Tax Execution to rie directed, I have levied on and* vill sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, within the legal hours of sale, at McCormick Court House, on Monday, the 6th lay of April A, D., 1931, the follow ing described property, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of Land, ".ituate, lying and being in the County of McCormick, South Caro- *ina, and known as the M. J. Yar borough lands and containing Eighty-Four and Three-Fourths f84 3-4) Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands on a branch tributary to Little River, and on the West side of the Public High way. Beginning at a new Comer In said Highway on the East, thence S. 57 W. 28.38 to a Hickory 3xGld bounded by W; D. Morrah, thence N. 41 W. 35:71 stake, a new comer, bounded by Charlie Jan- ides, thence N. 80 1-4 E. 38.58 to a new corner in said Highway, hounded by other nart of said Es tate lands, and others. Levied on and to be sold as the property of Mrs. M. J. Yarborough to satisfy the aforesaid* Execution and costs. Terms:—Cash. W. T. STROM, Sheriff, McCormick County. Sheriff’s, Olfiee; McCormick C. H.» S. C, March,. 19, 193U