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Thursday, May 21, 1931 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE NUMBER SIX COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE (BY CLAYTON RAND) “He who has lost confidence can lose nothing more—Boiste To believe in one’s self—to believe in one’s neighbors—how essential to good business! The chronic knocks at everything except the door of opportunity. See ing no good in himself, he vents his spleen upon his neighbors and be comes a thorn in the side of the com munity. Pushing and pulling together, with the right view point, in the militant cause of a community’s fortunes and prosperity finally flows again in a golden stream. Give my community . unbelievers, and it plays a dirge in the march of events. Give my community more believers and I’ll show you a citizen ship working miracles. Community* confidence is the key stone to civic and commercial achieve ment. Cultivate it. IE PEOPLES BANK McCORMICK, S. C. * Experience Service Facilities Those are the important things in measuring the worth of a funeral director, and should be borne in mind when 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 YOU 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 that advs. in this paper will cost. McCormick, S. C. THE MESS THAT WE DREAD (By H. H. Woodward, Editor Horry Herald.) In our private lives we may be indiscreet. Our business gets ball ed up. Many get into trouble without a thought. Only the few of us will escape at some time or other. Private business is not all. Our public business runs the same way. In private business, if we find that we hired the wrong man, we fire him. In politics it seems that the bigger the misfit the man for the longer we let him stay. Just as we come to grief in any private- undertaking where the management is bad, no good judg ment used and blunders made, so it is bound to be in our political and governmental affairs. Taking it all in all, there is hard ly any worse condition than what we have come to. In the after-the war period we forgot that there is any such thing as normal times. The price of everything was high, instead cf saving we spent. In stead of paying debts we made debts. We elected careless and unsuccessful men to office and created new help for them. We increased their pay. We expand ed the school system on the idea ,hat better pay would mean better teachers. We created whe high schools. The school bus was in vented. More and better public service was the cry. The state ewes us a duty. Let’s “have it. Let’s pay for it. So the game of high flying went on in both public and private. We removed the imit on Pond issues. We built new school louses, new roads. In addition to ,he bond issues we taxed and igain taxed only to find now that iven with all this there is a deficit n the state finances of five million dollars, a deficit of more or less in every county, a deficit in about two thirds of all the school dis tricts and, no way yet determined to pay off these debts whereby we had borrowed against the future collection of taxes that are slower and slower in their collection. I am sorry that the people could not see where they were drifting and in good time had changed the men in charge of these public af fairs. They didn’t. Things are tangled up. They are gfettlllg more and more so with each session of the General Assembly. There is no majority in either branch to stand for curtailment at a time when this has become necessary. They are in the hands of the interests that have been drawing big pay out of tax funds. They refuse to listen. They are in the grip of the public servant classes who have no respect for the hewers of wood and drawers of water. The good of the farmer is the last thing they will think about. It is impossible to collect the taxes that will be re quired to meet the appropriations they have just made for the year of 1931. How will we ever get any relief? The only way I see is to organise against it and decide at last that we must clean out the dirty stables and put enough men in who will stand for economy and retrench ment. As I have said there is a readjustment that will force itself upon us with no end of suffering and damage, unless we show a lit tle sense and take the right steps before the disaster comes. X Training The Leaders For Rural Recreation 1“ ANDERSON, May 16.—More than 50 leaders of the 4-H clubs of An derson, Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, Abbeville, Laurens and Green wood counties attended the com bination Rural Recreation Leader ship and Dramatic Training courses directed by John Bradford and Jack Stuart Knapp, of the National Recreation Association, respectively, held in the Boys’ High School, auditorium during the evenings of May 12 to 15. Mr. Bradford conducted a daily two-hour session on recreation ac tivities, such as community sing ing, music appreciation, group games and dances, and party pro grams, a two-hour session under Mr. Knapp being devoted to direct ing plays for rural groups. These training courses are given in co-operation with the agricul tural Extension Service through arrangement with the U. S. De partment of Agriculture and are aimed primarily at training of 4-H club leaders and others for bet terment of rural life. Other courses given in South Carolina by Messrs. Bradford and Knapp were at Aiken, April 6-9, and at Sumter, May 5-8. Roast Always Right With Meat Thermometer “Done to a turn,” is what every homemaker likes to have said about the roast which is placed up on her table. But how to always be sure that it will be? The roast- meat thermometer is the answer. Housewives long have been fam iliar with the convenience of the sandy thermometer in making icings, jellies, etc. The roast-meat hermometer is a newer product, but it is one which has become in dispensable in households where it has been used. Time and Temperature Important To insure uniform results in roasting, time and temperature must be regulated as exactly as possible, just as they must be in cake making. In most households the time-weight relation is used to tell when the meat is cooked to the desired degree of doneness— that is, at a given temperature a roast of a certain weight is allow ed to cook so many minutes per pound. And right here is where difficulties are encountered. It is not always possible to control oven temperature with exactness, and the amount of fat and bone also affect the time of roasting, there fore it is difficult to give definitely the number of minutes per pound, “With a meat thermometer all these difficulties are overcome,” says Inez S. Willson, home econ omist. The oven temperature may /ary within reasonable limits, the amount of fat and bone may not be the same as in the 'ast roast or the next one, but the degree of doneness will be the same, always, If the roast is cooked to the same internal temperature each time. The meat thermometer registers the temperature at the center of the roast and experiments have proved to what stage the meat will be cooked at certain temperatures. For a Rare Roast If the family likes its roast rare, it will always be rare if the roast is cooked until che thermometer .egisters 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Different kinds of meat will 'how different internal tempera- ;ures when done. For a rare roast 7eef. the thermometer reading will )e 140 degrees Fahrenheit; for a nedium rare roast it will read 160 legrees Fahreneheit; and for a Veil-done roast the intefnal tem- lerature will be 180 degrees Fah- /enheit. Lamb is usually cooked ,o the well-done stage and it is masted to 182 degrees Fahrenheit. For those who desire the lamb roast a little under done, 175 de grees Fahrenheit is the proper tem perature to which to roast it. Pork is cooked to 185 degrees Fahren heit. The thermometer does not take he place of the oven regulator. Its purpose is not the same and in n'der to get the best results the >ven temperature should be regul- ted to those temperatures which are best adapted for roasting; but vhere the home-maker must de fend on the old methods of de- erming whether she has a slow, a moderate, or a hot oven, the roast- neat thermometer takes the guess vork out of roasting. Most direc- ions for roasting say that the meat should be placed in a hot wen (480-500 degrees Fahrenheit,) until brown, then cooked in a mod- 2rate oven (300-325 degrees Fah renheit), until the desired internal emperature as registered by the roast-meat thermometer is reach ed. Use Thermometer This Way The thermometer is very simple -,o use. The bulb of the roast- meat thermometer is inserted in a oast of beef so that the bulb •eaches the center of the eye. It is well to make a narrow incision .In the outer fat cover with a knife or a steel skewer. The thermomet er is made so that it will withstand considerable pressure, but making an incision in which to insert the thermometer will protect it against breakage. In lamb the thermometer is in serted so that the bulb reaches the thick round of the leg. In roasting fresh ham a small incision should be made through the rind with a sharp knife or steel skewer and then short gashes are cut around the incision with scis sors; the meat thermometer is in serted through the opening so that its bulb reaches the center of the fleshiest portion of the ham. In a loin of pork the thermomter is inserted so that the bulb reaches the center of the roast. Care should be taken that it does not touch bone or fat. Improved Uniform International SundaySchool 7 Lesson 7 (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER. B. D.. Mem ber of Faculty. Moody Bible In-Mtute of Chicago.) ((c). 1921. Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for May 24 JuCUS PREPARING FOR THE END GOLDEN TEXT—And he took bread, and gave thanlcs, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. LESSON TEXT—Luke 22:7-30. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus Wants Us to Remember Him. JUNIOR TOPIC—How We Can Re member Jesus. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP- IG—Meaning of the Lord’s Supper. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP- IG—Meaning of the Lord’s Supper. I. Jhe Last Passover (vv. 7-18). 1. The Passover prepared (vv. 7-13). a. Peter and John sent to prepare the Passover (v. 8). As the time had arrived for the killing of the Passover, Jesus commanded these disciples to make ready for it. b. The disciples' Inquiry (v. 9). They inquired of Jesus as to where they should prepare the Passover. The true disciple is not only ready to do the Lord’s bidding, but anxious to know exactly his will. c. The Master’s strange directions (vv. 10-12). They were to go into the city where they would meet a man hearing a pitcher of water. The usual custom was for the women to carry tiie water. This unusual occurrence would make It easier for them to find the man. He assured them that they world then be shown a lar&e upper room furnished. d. The obedience of the disciples (v. 18). They did as Jesus directed them. They did not stop to question the sanity of the command but, as true disciples, obeyed. 2. Tiie Passover eaten (vv. 14-18). a. By whom (v. 14). Those who sat down to this last Passover Feast were the Master and the twelve apostles. b. Jesus’ words unto the disciples (vv. 15-18). (1) “I have desired to eat this Pass- over with you before I suffer” (v. 15). He greatly desired to show them the meaning of the passion through which he was to go. (2) ‘‘I will not any more eat there of until it he fulfilled In the kingdom of God” (v. 10). His death was the ontltyplenl fulfillment of the Passover. (3) “Take this cup and .divide it among yourselves” (vv. 17, 18). By the token of the cup the disciples were partaking of his shed Idood. Drink ing anew in the kingdom of God does not mean that in heaven this service will he renewed, but that it was sym bolic of the heavenly reality. II. The Feast of the New Covenant Instituted (vv. 19, 20). This feast took place at the close of the paschal supper. 1. The bread a symbol of (Jhrist’s body (v. 10). As bread nourishes and strengthens our bodies, so Christ is food to our spiritual nature. Unless our souls feed upon Christ, we shall perish. 2. The cup a symbol of Christ’s blood (v. 20). This was symbolic of tiie atonement which was made by the shedding of his blood on Calvary’s cross. He said, “This cup is the new testament in my blood which was shed for you,” indicating that each one must personally accept the atonement made by the shedding of his blood. III. The Wicked Behavior at the Feast (w. 21-27). 1. The treachery of Judas (vv. 21-23). a. The time of its manifestation (v. 21). It was while they were eating the last Passover that Jesus made the announcement of tfie betrayal, per haps that Judas might be given an op portunity at this last moment to re pent. b. The betrayal was by the deter minate counsel of God (v. 22 Cf. Arts 2:28). Nothing takes place by chance. Even the sinful acts of wicked men come within the permissive province of God. This does not, however, les sen the guilt of sinners, for Jesus said, “Woe unto the man by whom he is betrayed.” c. The sorrowful question (v. 23). The disciples did not seem to suspect one another but made tiie question a personal one. 2. The selfish ambition of the dis ciples (vv. 24-27). In this tragic hour the disciples were so concerned with the thought of position that they were striving among themselves as to who should be tiie greatest. IV. The Apostles' Place in the King dom (vv. 28-80). Jesus assured them that those who continued with him in his trials would be appointed a place in tbe Kingdom which would entitle them to eat and drink at his table and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. In the Redeemer’s Debt For us, who are deep in the Redeem er’s debt, who have had much forgiv- *n,<who every day are bankrupt debt ors to tbe measureless mercy of infi nite love—for us no paltriness will suffice.—C. H. Spurgeon. Great Things From God We should expect great things from God. He is a great God; he Is In the habit of doing great things. Let us expect the great things and we shall have them.—John R. Mott. K 1LLS BAIS and mice—that’? RAT-SNAP, the old reliable rodent destroyer. Comes in cakes—no mixing with other food. Your money back if it fails. 35c size - 1 cake - enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 65c size - 2 cakes - for Chicken House, coops, or small buildings. $1.25 size - 5 cakes - enough for all farm and out-buildings, storage buildings, or factory buildings. Sold and guaranteed by STROMS’ DRUG STORE McCormick, S. C. CHURCNCABDS Lower Long Cane. Church Schedule Sabbath school every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath afternoon at 3:03 o’clock. Preaching every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath afternoon at 3:45 o’clock. A cordial welcome awaits you at these services. W. C. KERR, Pastor. X 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. m., 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. — : 1 x t McCormick Holiness Church Schedule McCormick —• Preaching s«rvic« 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 ia extended to all. O. E. TAYLOR, Pastor. txt A. R. Presbvlerian 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 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 at 7:00 o’clock. Prayer meeting, 2nd and 4th Sabbath evening at 7:00. BRADLEY—Sabbath school, 3:00 p. m. 1st and 3rd Sabbaths; wor ship 3:30 p. m. CEDAR SPRINGS—Sabbath school at 3:30 o’clock, 2nd and 4th Sab baths; 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. Prayer meeting Wednesday evan- ing at 7:80 o’clock. Board of Stewards meets Monday night following 1st Sundays. REPUBLICAN Sunday School at 11 a. m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1st and 3rd Sun days at 2:30 p. m. Preaching on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3 p. m. Troy — Sunday school at 10:09 a. m. 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays; 2nd Sundays at 8 p. m.; preaching 2nd Sundays 8:30 p. m.; 4th Sundays 11 a. m. Beulah — Preaching every 4Hi Sunday afternoon at 8:80 o'clock. W. S. HENRY,