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« TBUJS TO OUBSELV«S. OUB NEIGHB OBS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD Twenty-Ninth Year 8 Pages — All Home Print • McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, April 2, 1931 Established June 5, 1902 Number 44 Mr. Middleton Writes Of Proposed Bridge . THINKS CONNECTION BETWEEN McCORMICK AND LINCOLN- TON WOULD HELP DE VELOP COUNTRY Editor Messenger: Please let me say that I am de lighted to see that both highway departments are favorable to building a bridge between McCor mick and Lincolnton. I tried to get a bridge built there twenty years ago, bringing down the head of a large bridge building company from New York with the idea of building a toll bridge there, and it went so far that we bought a bridge site on both sides, of the river right below .Chamberlain’s Perry. This was long before there were state highway departments. The plan did not later materialize, however. I am told that a direct road to Lincolnton would run considerably higher up the river, crossing above Litle River. A direct*road, saving mileage, will be much more valu able in the long run, even if it crosses both streams. A state bridge over Little River and road would open up that fine section above Little River, and enable a road connection to be put in from Bordeaux for that section to the Savannah Bridge. It is fifty-odd miles from the Purey’s Ferry bridge to that at Cal houn Falls—entirely tdo far be tween Bridges and the bridge op posite McCormick is due to the two states by the state commis sions. Close connection between communities separated by large streams like the Savannah is just as important to establish as the building pf state highways. The Furey’s Perry bridge and road are going to do a Jot of good in the development of McCormick county. Another state road that McCor mick should get is to about the bridge over the Saluda just west of Chappells. It would be another through road and a continuation of the road from Lincolnton to New berry, Winnsboro, Chester, Char lotte, etc., and would bring a large amount of travel from Charlottee and northward through McCor mick county to Atlanta, etc. The map will show it is too far from Saluda to Greenwood with no road splitting that large triangle to wards Newberry, etc. This con tinuous road from Lincolnton through McCormick northward, would give 6 roads centering at McCormick, to the permanent ad vantage of the county and town. Respectfully, H. C. MIDDLETOK Augusta, Ga. TXT 10,000,000 Tree Seeds Being Sown At Camden. S. C. Bellvue H. D. Club Meets Nearly 700 pounds of tree seeds representing 14 different varieties are being sown this week in the Camden State Forest Tree Nursery according to the State Forestry Commission. Approximately 10,- 000,000 seeds are included, varying in size from the head of a pin to the nut of the Black Walnut tree. Trees raised there will be distribut ed at cost to farmers and interest ed land owners who wish to restore idle acres to productivity. The bulk of the seed are of na tive trees of commercial value for reforestation purposes. Slash pine, the most rapid grower of the South Pines, heads the list, follow ed by longleaf pine, loblolly pine and black locust* During the season just passed hundreds of orders for forest tree seedlings had to be refused by the Commission due to lack of trees, and this fact, together with the increased interest in tree planting, has resulted in the increased num ber to be supplied this next sea son. Trees will be available in December of next year and will be distributed at cost for reforesta tion purposes. IXt An open mind is sure to get you larther than an open mouths v The Bellvue Home Demonstra- Club met at the home of Mrs. J. B. Branch on Thursday, March 26. Devotionals led by the president, Mrs. J. J. Hester. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. J. B. Britt, Miss May Wylie acted as secretary. Each member responded to her name by her favorite flower. The club sang a “Cradle Song,” led by Miss Rebecca Stallworth. Mrs. Gettys, read an interesting paper on “The Arrangement of Flowers.” “Japanese Arrangement of Flowers,” Miss May Wylie. After discussing various kinds of flowers the “Daffodil” was selected as our club flower. Mrs. Stallworth then took charge and, she urged each chairman to get her report in to the different county chairmen so they can have their reports ready for the spring council meeting, April 26th, at Washington High school. Next was a talk by Mr. Skinner, from the Fruitland Nursery of Au gusta. We were indeed fortunate in having Mr. Skinner with us, and when he finished his talk we all felt that we knew quite a bit more about flowers, how to plant, cultivate, etc. We all felt that we would like to plant all kinds of flowers and shrubs. We then had a beautiful display of flowers. There were so many beautiful flowers and containers until it was hard to decide who had the pret tiest. First place went to Mrs. Gettys, a beautiful bowl of growing violets. Secdnd place, Mrs. J. R. Watkins, a beautiful basket of snowdrops. Mrs. J. J. Hester also won second a vase of bridal wreaths, and Jonquills. , Third place, Mrs. D. W. Wylie, a vase of white Narcissus and green foliage. Miss Katrina Morrah, an odd vase of Daffodils and green foliage. We were delighted to have the Buffalo club to meet with us and we hope that , they will meet with us again. After the meeting the hostesses, Mrs. J. J. Hester and Miss Katrina Morrah, served delicious iced fruit punch add pound cake. Reporter. Radio Program For 4-H Clubs BROADCASTING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH, FROM 12:30 TO 1:30 P. M. All 4-H club girls and boys are asked to listen in on the April Na tional 4-H club Radio Broadcast. This program will be given on Sat urday, April 4, 12:30 to 1:30 p. m. The last radio programs were clearer when gotten over Atlanta, however, many of the best stations are scheduled to carry this program the first Saturday in each month. All girls who have ‘entered the Music Achievement Test are es pecially urged to hear this part of the program. Stars and Stripes Forever—U. S. Marine Band. A Small Club of Winners—Mary Mulligan, Club Member, Dover, N. H. Making 4-H Champions out 6f Problem Boys—Minnie Witham, Club Leader, Franklin, N. H. National 4-H Music Achievement Test—Music from Spain and France, Discussed by R. A. Turner —Played by the U. S. Marine Band. “Toreador Song”—Bizet. Mid-summer Night’s Dream—Al- beniz. En Bateau—Debussy. March of the Little Lead Soldiers —Pieme. The Swan—Saint-Saens. “Gavotte” from Migon—Thomas My Laying Flock—Glendon Sch- rock, Clum Member, Shipshewana, Ind. 4-H Club Work under the Mid night Sun—W. A. Lloyd, United States Department of Agriculture. Lincolnton Boy Burned To Death LAD OF SIX DIES AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION IN HIS HOME LINCOLNTON, Ga., Mar. 27.— Frank Mercter, Jr., 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mercier, died this morning in a Washing ton, Ga., hospital as a result of burns sustained in an accident at his home here last night. Just how the accident occurred is not known. His father was at work at the garage, the mother was in the kitchen making candy for a birth day party for the little boy, while he and several children were play ing in the front part of the house. An explosion occurred in the room where the children were playing and the child riished screaming and in flames from the building. He was caught by neighbors who succeeded in smothering the flames and tearing the burning clothing from his body. In rescuing the child, J. G. Stro- zier was painfully burned on his hands and arms. The little boy is thought to have poured a small amount of gasoline from a can on the live coals in the heater. Parts of the room caught fire which was extinguished. A baby brother in a bed in the room was unhurt. The little boy was immediately taken to a nearby drug store, in great agony, and medical aid* was administered. He was then rushed to a hospital in Washington, and died this morning about 12 hours later. ' He was a student of the local school and a remarkably beautiful child and a popular favorite. He is survived by his parents and by a little sister and brother. Funeral services were held Sat urday in Lincolnton about 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Rev* W. H. Bor ing, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The little boy’s mother will be remembered as Miss Annie Laura Furqueron of McCormick before her marriage, daughter of Mrs. Ida Furqueron and the late Mr. T. E. Furqueron. Aged McCormick Woman Drowned WAS DESPONDENT; NIECE SAID SHE THREATENED SUICIDE Mr. Wilson Corley Taken By Death Mr. Wilson M. Corley died at the home of his son, Mr. H. T. Corley, in McCormick county last Thurs day night at 2 o’clock after a long illness. The funeral services were con ducted at Gilgal church Saturday morning at 11 o’clock by the Rev. G. W. Gurley. J. S. Strom’s service in charge. Mr. Corley is survived by four sons, H. T. Corley, McCormick; M. A. Corley, assistant chief of police, Greenwood; O. T. Corley, Green wood, and J. T. Corley, Edgefield; two daughters, Mrs. J. S. Watson, Johnston and Mrs. Elizabeth Brun son, Edgefield, and three brothers, J. K. Corley, Callison; J. B. Corley, Edgefield, and W. G. Corley, Cleora, S. C. He also leaves a large num ber of grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Corley was a Confederate veteran, having been a member of Company D, 14th South Carolina Regiment, and was wounded in the seven-day fight at Richmond. -T XI- Mrs. Sara Amanda Langley Dies Mrs. Sara Amanda Langley died at the home of her son, Mr. Dewey Langley, near McCormick at 3:00 o’clock Tuesday morning, following a lengthy illness. She was 73 years of age and a life long member of Troy Methodist Church, where the funeral services were conducted by her pastor, th$ Rev. W. S. Henry, and interment made at 11 o’clock yesterday morning, J. S. Strom’s service in charge. Mrs. Langley is survived by three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. J. F. White of Troy, Mrs. G. B. Smith, Miss Lennie Langley and Mr. Dewey Langley, of McCormick. Miss Elizabeth Holliday, 36-year old spinster who was said to have been despondent to the point of despair for several days, drowned in a small branch near the home of her niece Saturday morning. Her niece, Mrs. J. M. C. Freeland, who resides near Plum Branch, said that her aged aunt had felt bad for several d^ys, and that Satur day morning she told her that if she had a dose of strychnine, she would take it. Mrs. Freeland, think ing that she did not mean it, said she did not keep a close watch over her. She had been missing from home a short while when a search re vealed the body in the branch at about 11 o’clock. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Parksville Baptist church, and interment made in the church yard cemetery. J. S. Strom’s service in charge. Miss Holliday* is survived by one sister, Mrs. P. E. Crawford, of Lin colnton, Ga., and a number of nieces and nephews. Home Demonstration Merchants Stocking Home Products Baptist Laymen Meet In April PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR CON FERENCE IN COLUMBIA APRIL 6TH, 7TH Following is the program of the Baptist Layman’s Conference which will be held at the First Baptist church, Columbia, April 6 and 7*- : ' General Theme of Conference: A Layman’s Responsibility in His Church. Monday Afternoon April 6, 3 o’clock Afternoon Theme: The Lay man’s Responsibility in His Church. 3:00—Mr. C. O. Milford, Presid ing. 3:15—Address: For the Worship of the Church, Prof. R. N. Daniel. 3:35—Address: For the Activities of the Church, Mayor Ben Hill Brown. 3:55—Address: For the Support of the Church, G. Furman Norris. 4:15—Open Conference, H. L. Bo- mar, Leader. Fellowship Dinner, 6:30. • Mr. E. P. Vandiver—Toas Mas er. Monday Night, April 6, 8 O’clock Night Theme: The Layman’s Responsibility in Civic Life. 8:00—Gov. Ibra C. Blackwood Presiding. 8:20—Address: The Christian Layman in Civic Life, Robert Lide. 8:50—Address: The Church in Christian Civilization, E. W. Sikes. Tuesday Morning, April 7, 9:30 O’clock Morning Theme: The Layman’s Responsibility for the Evangeliza tion of the World. 9:30—J. J. Lawton, Presiding. 9:45—Address: For the Evangeli zation of the Local Community, Prof. Z. h'. Madden. 10:05—Address: For the Evang elization of the State, Dr.‘ Carlyle Campbell. 10:25—Address: For the Evan gelization of the World. Dr. J. T. Henderson. Report of Baptist Brotherhood Committee. Miscellaneous Business. Final Adjournment. IXX Dr. C. H. Workman oves Office Back Me Dr. C. H. Workman, who moved his office to Greenwood about two months ago, has moved back to Mc Cormick and is occupying the same rooms he formerly used in The Peoples Bank building, and will continue to practice medicine here, althouugh he and his family will continue to make their home in Troy. ijxt The force of gravitation never seems to have any effect on taxes.; Club Meeting The Home Demonstration club met Wednesday, March 25th, at the court house with an overflowing attendance. There were 27 mem bers present, 3 new members, and two visitors. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Hendrix reading some verses from St. John and the club in unison repeating the Lord’s prayer. The meeting was not only an inspira tional one, but very constructive. Those of us who have beautiful flowers and beautiful yards derived a wealth of information as to how to make our own premises more beautiful and attractive. The club in the near future hopes to organize a garden club, which will not only stimulate work, but help to make McCormick a city of beautiful homes and flow er gardens to which we can point with pride. Miss Blanche Tarrant, recognized authority on flowers, and our dis trict leader, gave a wonderful lec ture on garden arrangement. She stressed the importance of places for different flowers, shrubs and how beautiful a small green plot with a border of flowers coming on at different times would keep the yard beautiful the year around. Mrs. Frank Mattison gave splen did ideas on the culture of Dahlias. The club decided to adopt the Dahlia as its club flower. There are few grown in McCormick. This will be an impulse to help bring in to recognition one of the most beautiful of all flowers and give it the place it rightly deserves. Mrs. Sallie Mattison ^ead an in teresting paper written by she and Mrs. John Bradley on the history of Dorn’s gold mine and how the town originated and has grown since, giving credit to the railroad which makes it the prominent place it is today. The many baskets and vases of beautiful flowers added much to the beauty of the room of interest ed women. Mrs. Stallworth, to stimulate in terest in flowers, asked each mem ber to bring them for a contest, and also to show flowers that should be used and those that are adopted for certain containers. Three points were considered— suitability of the vase, arrange ment and the flowers.. Mrs. Wil kins’ vase was given first place, a silver vase of thrift and Narcissi. Second place, a candy cut glass vase of peach blossom and bridal wreath, to Mrs. Willie Talbert. Third place, Mrs. Dukes, a brass jardinaire of jonquills. The meeting closed with the club song, “Now the Day is O’er,” each member went home in the re newed enthusiasm to try to have the most beautiful garden in the county. . S. B. W. X Bishop Finley Will Hold Services Next Sunday Willington Bishop Kirkman G. Finlay of Co lumbia will preach at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Willington Sunday afternoon, April 5th, at 4 o’clock. The public is cordially in vited to the services. X Schedule Of Home Demonstration Work For Next Week DEMAND RISING FOR FAD- METTO STATE CANNED GOODS p. m., p. m., Monday—April 6, 1:00 Plum Branch 4-H Club. Tuesday—April 7, 3:00 Bethany H. D. C. Wednesday—April 8, 8:45 a. m., McCormick High School 8th grade; 3:00 p. m., Fairfield H. D. C. Thursday—April. 9, 3:00 p. m., Dowtin H. D. C. at the home of Miss Annie Chiles. Friday—AprU 10, 3:00 p. m., Meriwether H. D. C. at the home of Mrs. Marie Minarik. Saturday—April 11, 10:00 a. m., Club Contest at Mt. Carmel. GREENVILLE, Mar. 31.—Mer chants in all parts of South Caro lina, noting the demand which has arisen for foodstuffs grown in this state, are stocking the Palmetto State canned goods. Information reaching The Liber ty Life Insurance Company of this city, which is sponsoring the Live at Home campaign, is that house wives in every nook and comer are specifying South Carolina vegetables when they make their purchases. The grocers, noting this ’ and the fact that hundreds of dub' women have signed the pledge cards, are stocking liberally with canned goods from Fairfax, Or angeburg and other parts of the. state. The Live at Home movement,. which is spreading by leaps and. bounds, will be given further im petus early in April when two ex positions of South Carolina food stuffs are to be held. The first of these is to be held in Green ville, beginning April 9th and con tinuing for three,, days. Chiefly foodstuffs will be on display here, but every variety of vegetable and fruit grown or produced in South Carolina will be displayed before interested merchants and others. The second exposition, to be held in Columbia, will begin April 20 and continue for two weeks. Jn. addition to the foods displayed at Greenville, the exposition in Co lumbia will contain exhibits from many of the textile plants of the state. Because of the size and variety of the exhibits it has been. necessary to obtain the City Hail, Columbia, S. C., and many persons are expected to view the products, of South Carolina fields and fac tories. Dozens of inquiries have reached the local office during the last feur days, showing that interest in the Live at Home campaign is keen~ Many of these inquiries have come from Washington, New York and. other Eastern cities. Several luKive' contained comment from former* South Carolinians who said they^ were glad the old state was about, to take on new life. Others, declaring that they hawe not lost any part of their loyalty to this state, said only such a cam paign as has been launched can bring South Carolina out of its former plight. “Only by growing and buying the products needed by its own people can the state expect. to prosper” declares a former South Carolinian who now lives in Wash ington. The Live at Home campaign is spreading out into all walks of life, ministers, physicians, attorneys and others joining with the mer chants in stressing the need of giving more attention to increased production and consumption oL South Carolina food products. X Teachers Meeting Ends Saturday V. C. FLORA ELECTED PRESI DENT FOR NEXT YEAR; TEACHERS ENTERTAINED COLUMBIA, Mar. 28.—Rusbtes* neeting and a full round of social -ntertainments occupied 6,50(I eachers here yesterday as the an nual State Teachers’ convention finished its second day. The vention ends today. Prominent on the program terday was a tea at the manater of Governor and Mrs. BlackwuodL The teachers also were entertain ed with a tea at the state quarters building of the tion here and last night another reception at the Jeffemn. hotel. A. C. Flora, Columbia, was for mally ejected president of the sociation and W. H. Ward, terboro, and Mrs. Millie D. ers, Chesterfield, vice-president. X Some folks are never so as when they are worried.