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A X m % (1 C55 enact* TRUE TO OURSELVES. OUR NEIGHBORS. OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirtieth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, Thursday, October 29, 1931 8 Pages — All Home Print Number 22 Farm Women Meet At IV^t. Carmel Saturday SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING, Mc- COKMirK COUNTY COUNCIL OF FARM WOMEN, MT. CAR MEL SCHOOL BUILDING SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 1931 Following is the program: 10:00 a. m.—Registration. 10:30 a. m.—Call to order, Mrs. J. M. Bussey, President. Assembly singing — Carolina. Invocation—Rev. Leon T. Pressly. Council Creed. Welcome—Miss Len- nie Covin. Response—Mrs. A. J. Hendrix. Roll Call of Clubs. Minutes. Appointment of Com mittee — Credential, Time and Place, Courtesy resolutions. Address—Mr. E. A. McCormac. Special Music—Rev. and Mrs. Vergel Dean. Three Minutes with club: Bellvue, Pres. Mrs. J. J. Hester.* Bethany, Pres. Mrs. L. C. Will iams. Bordeaux, Pres. Mrs. G. W. O&cIg Buffalo, Pres. Miss Alice Tal bert. Dowtin, Pres. Mrs. T. A. Dow- tin. Fairfield, Pres. Miss Alma Young. McCormick, Pres. Mrs. A. J. Hendrix. Meriwether, Pres. Mrs. R. A. Cnbb. Modoc, Pres. Miss Lilliam Mt. Carmel, Pres. Mrs. D. J. McAllister. / , Parksville, Pres. Mrs. Fred Sd.SS. Pluni Branch', Pres. Mrs. A. A. Holleman. . T Rehoboth, Pres. Miss Annie L. Morgan. _ White Town, Pres. Mrs. Harry Ream. Wideman, Pres. Mrs. L. W. Bowick. Willington, Pres. Miss Carrie *%***$' Report of Credential Committee. 12:45 p. m.—Adjourn for Lunch. 2:00 p. m.—Afternoon session. P Special Music—Mrs. Helen Dean. Address—Miss Blanche Tarrant, Agent Pied mont District. Club reports' (con t.) Awarding Certificates in H. D. Club work— Miss Tarrant. Synopsis of H. D. Pro gram for New Year-— Mrs. Nell Stallworth. Business —Presidents goals for the year. Presentation of Coun cil Gavel for best club report. Report of committees, y Song—Now The Day is Over. 2:35 p. m.—Adjourn. Schedule Of Home Demorfstration Work For Next Week / Monday—Noveml^r 2 office Tuesday—November 3, tjemany 11 n Club, 3:00 p. m. tji,,™ Wednesday—November 4, Plum Branch HL D- Club, 3:00 P.m Thursday—November 5, Willing n Club, 3:00 p. m. priday—November 6, Bellevue H. ^Saturday—November 7, office. The Wizard la Dead Local Lions Club Sponsors “Penny A Meal” Campaign FUNDS WILL BE APPLIED TO HELP THE NEEDY OF THIS COMMUNITY THIS WINTER The Lions Club held their regu lar bi-monthly meeting at the home of Judge H. C. Walker on Tuesday evening. October 27th. The club decided to sponsor a “Penny a Meal” campaign, the re- ceiots of which are to be applied to a fund to help the needy in the local community this winter. Boxes are being made to be plac ed in the local stores and homes to receive the said coppers thrice dailv and are available now. The club requests that any of the families that wish to co-oper ate will notify Paul Brown, E. L Rogers or J. S. Heiss and boxes will be furnished by them, or they may be secured at Brown’s store from Paul Brown. It is estimated that there will be a good bit of acute need in the community as the more harsh weather visits us and the proceeds of this “Penny a Meal” camna’an will be wisely contributed to the deserving parties in the straits of ill-fortune. ■ , . The idea of the club is for each member to contribute one cent af ter each meal. Everybody is in vited and urged to be a member and the co-operation of commun ity will be greatly apnreciated. The Lions Club is also collecting tinfoil which is sent to tho Pbrin- ers Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville. If there is any party that has saved anv tinfoil, he may turn it over to Lion. Paul Brown and it in turn will be sent to the above mentioned institution. About forty pounds of this foil are on hand at the present and it is requested that if anyone is go ing to Greenville in the near fu ture that he call by and take this foil, thereby saving the club ex pense on it and the savings may be apolied to the fund for the needy. X r i Mr. Sheppard Writes On Cotton Question Dear Messenger: While I am in a reminiscent mood. I shall endeavor to say something concerning the cotton situation. At the outset I felt that it was foolhardy to have our legislature to meet on the subject of disfran chising or eliminating the plant ing of cotton entirely, but since thinking over the matter here of late it will doubtless have a good influence, notwithstanding it cost us around twenty-two thousand dollars. It has created a senti ment over the cotton belt that will no doubt bring the respective states on an understandable agree ment: besides, taking a Jewish standpoint about prayer—if we all pray together it will be more no ticeable by the powers that be. I notice Mr. Baruch has asked for an audienge and consultation with Gov. Blackwood and other governors of the cotton growing states relative to the cotton sit uation. He was the man of the hour for our government during the world war. Now, it is an undoubted fact that during this depressing time we will all have to stand together and be goed and patient with one another, for the hour has come when every one should be economi cal m every way possible. Respectfully submitted, W. E. SHEPPARD. X Cemetery Committee Meets Tomorrow Climax of Yorktown Surrender l*| all&i mmm ■ m ■m Anderson Fair Runs November 3 to 7 INTERESTING PROGRAM AN NOUNCED FOR ELEVENTH ANNUAL EVENT The closing ceremony" of the sesquicenterinial celebration held at Yorktown, Va., was the scene in which Gen. O’Hara tendered Lord Cornwallis’ sword to Gen. Lincoln, representing Washington. It marked the end of British dominatiort of the American colonies. WASHINGTON BY RADFORD. MOALff (Special to The Messenger) Fewer Grade Crossings On Fed eral Hio;hwavs During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1931, Federal funds were used in the elimination of 683 grade crossings on the Federal-aid system, according to the’Bureau of public Roads, United States De partment of Agriculture. One hundred and eighty-five WASHINGTON D. C., Oct. 27.— of these eliminations were made by Free snenders ’ of Government the erection of structures so that money are wearing a harassed the highway passed over or under look these days, particularly Secre- the railroad and 498 were eliminat- „ , m a .4 art Kir Kio-Kiiidir r-olrwioHnn Crt ns T.O Xv/OK. UXICov? L t/4Vy Ajr * « « • » i i • j tarv of the Navy Charles T. Ad- i ed by highway relocation so as to ams, who has had to bow to the ! av oid * “ ” ^ ° '" %noC! " r>CT The Cemetery Committee has had the drives cleaned and we would appreciate it very much if those who are interested and own sections get busy and have their section cleaned so as to make the cemetery an attractive looking place. There will be a meeting held for the purpose of re-organizing Ceme tery Association by the citizens in which all interested are urged to be I present. Place, Baptist Church, immed iately iafter services, Friday after noon, October 30th, at 4 o’clock. Honor Roll Buffalo School Inf trvir the auqrpphooe at his wes Orange laboratory In order to be placed on the honor roll a pupil must make an overage of 90 on studies and 95 on deportment. SEVENTH GRADE— Belle Hester Sara Franklin SIXTH GRADE— Louise Loveless FOURTH GRADE— Lawrence Loveless Thomas McCombs THIRD GRADE— Evelyn Brock Irvin Franklin FIRST GRADE— ' ' John’Wise . ■ 1 the necessity of a crossing. Since 1917 a total of 5,583 grade crossings have been eliminated on Federal-aid projects—1,212 ..by grade separations and 4,371 by re locations. Texas heads the list of grade crossing eliminations since 1917 with 590, followed by Minnesota with 349, Georgia 288, Wisconsin 245, South Carolina 218, Iowa 217, Kansas 214, and Alabama 211. Elimination of grade crossings is regarded by the Bureau of Public Roads as the only positive means of reducing the heavy toll of hu man life taken annually at points where highways and railways cross. The various protective devices, in cluding gates and watchmen, though necessary until elimina tions can be effected, do not afford adequate protection on heavily traveled roads, and are objection able also because of their obstruc tion of the free movement of traf fic on the highways. President’s dictum that he lop $61,- 000,000 off the naval estimates. It is said by the gossipers here that he did not take the cut kindly and had many objections to raise. The net result of his kicks was that he made the slice, as ordered. Secretary Adams is only one of many who have suffered but his case is, perhaps, the most glaring, particularly because of the spot light that is being cast upon the enormous expenditurues being made by European governments on their land, sea and air forces. The Secretary is said to have pointed out the dangers of unpreparedness to Mr. Hoover but all the answer he got in return was the order to stop what the President called unneces sary spending. It is well known here that Mr. Hoover has definitely put down his foot on-, all proposals that mean added expenditures and that all those close to him have found that he is not to be tricked into letting up on them. / Most of the taxpayers in the country fail to appreciate the ex act position of Cabinet officers. Few realize that the men who sit in with the President at the Cab inet meetings have less actual pow er than almost any set of men in the Government. They are there for the simple purpose of advising their Chief, who makes decisions which are then carried out. Cab inet officers are merely the Presi dent’s appointees and can be dis missed at any time. The United States comes nearer to being an absolute monarchy than almost any of the world pow ers. It is a one-man country, not unlike that of Mussolini, Stalin and the other so-called advanced Eu ropean powers. The only real brake on the President is Congress, particularly the Senate, which can lop off all appropriations and kill any action of any other branch of the national government. But when the President orders that spending be stopned it is almost impossible for anybody to alter his ruling. Right or wrong, Mr. Hoover has set his hand to a career of economy in an effort to avoitf an increase in taxes next year, a condition that would certainly work to the disad vantage of the Republican Party when it goes before the country with an appeal to be returned to power. While his attack on the navy budget has been the most public ized action on government spend ing in recent weeks, yet it is known that he has pared down many oth er demands for increased appro priations and all bureau chiefs here are squirming in their comfort able swivel chairs, trying to make four dollars do the work of five. Public approval is not wanting, the average taxpayer feeling that too much money is being spent on un • needed improvements by its civil servants. One certain effect that will re sult from President Hoover’s econ omy budget is that a chorus of complaint will arise from the cot- . — ^ cries of admirals, major generals Congressman that there are too and permanent under secretaries]many zn the civil service payreli. ANDERSON, Oct. 24.—The com plete program for the eleventh an nual Anderson Fair which will be held here from November 3rd to 7th inclusive was announced here this week by J. A. Mitchell, Sec retary of the Fair. The program includes every fea ture of the Fair and is complete in every detail. Tim o v ogrpm is as follows: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Tuesday, November 3rd. School day for Anderson county. 9:00 a. m. Eleventh A&nual ex tiibition opens. 9:15 a. m. Inspection of exhibits 10:00 a. m. Band concert, Sis- coe’s famous Scotch Highlanders band. 10:30 a. m. Midway opens, John ny J. Jones Shows. 10:30 a. m. Special features by pupils of Miss Florence Edwards school of dancing. 12 to 2 p. m. Dinner served in refreshment tent adjoining wom en’s division. 2:00 p. m. Concert by Siscoe’s Scotch Highlanders band. 2:30 p. m. Acts. Billy DeArmo, world’s famous juggler; Swinger and Swinger in Novelty roller skat ing; The Famous Powell Troupe; Leone Roice, aeriolist; Whitley Harris, Character Clown—The Whitby Troupe; The Four Marvins, Siscoe’s Famous Scotch Highland ers band. 5 to 7 p. m. Supper served in refreshment tent. 7:00 p. m. Band concert. Sis coe’s band. 7:30 p. m. Free circus and vau deville "acts. 8:15 p. m. Special midway fea tures, Johnny J. Jones shows. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 School day for adjoining coun ties. 9:C0 a. m. Gates open. 10:00 a. m. Band concert by Siscoe’s famous Scotch Highlanders band. 10:30 a. m. Midway opens John ny J. Jones Shows. 10:30 a. m. Judging in all depart ments. 12:00 to 2 p. m. Dinner served in refreshment tent, adjoining wo men’s division. 2:00 p. m. Band concert, Siscoe’s band. 2:30 p. m. Free circus and vau deville acts. 4:00 p. m. Special midway fea ture by Johnny J. Jones Shows. 5:00 to 7 p. m. Supper served in refreshment tent. 7:00 p. m. Band concert, Siscoe’s Famous Scotch Highlanders band. 7:30 p. m. Free circus and vau deville acts. 8:15 p. m. Special midway fea tures. Johnny J. Jones Shows. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9:00 a. m. Gates open. 10:00 a. m. Band concert, Siscoe’s famous Scotch Highlanders band. 10:30 a. m. Midway opens John ny J. Jones shows. „ , 12:00 to 2 p. m. Dinner served in refreshment tent. 2:00 p. m. Concert, Siscoe s Scotch Highlanders band. 2:30 p. m. Free circus and vau deville acts. 4:00 p. m. Special midway fea tures. 5 to 7 p. m. Supper served in refreshment tent. 7:00 p. m. Band concert. Siscoe s band. 7:30 p. m. Free circus and vau deville acts. 8:15 p. m. Special midway fea tures, Johnny J. Jones Shows. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 9:00 a. m. Gates open. 10:00 a. m. Concert, Siscoe’s fam- Judge T. J. Mauldin ' Dies Following Extended Illness RICKENS, Oct. 22.—Judge T. J, Mauldin, a member of a dis tinguished South Carolina family, and one of the most popular judges ever to serve in the 13th judicial circuit, died at his home here early today. Judge Mauldin was 61 years of age and had served on the bench since 1912. Prior to entering the judgeship, he had been a member of both the house and senate from Pickens county. \ Death followed a heart attack from which his system, weakened by complications of his illnccc. could not rally. His wife, who before her mar riage was Miss Frances Miles Ha- good. of Easley, his brother, Dr. 1*. O. Mauldin of Greenville, and Dr. M. C. Brackett of Pickens, were at his bedside when the end came at 7:15 a. m. Judge and Mrs. Mauldin have ha children. Judge Mauldin for many yeaix was a steward of the church anff took an active part in the religion* life of Pickens.. He was a Mason, and a Shriner. The following brothers and sisr- ters survive: Col. F. G. MauldiiL and Dr. L. O. Mauldin of Green ville; Gregg Mauldin. Mrs. Vfestst McFall and Mrs. N. D. Lesesne, of Pickens, and Cleon Mauldin, U. SL Navy. x Baptist Meeting Runs Thru Week The revival meeting at the Bap tist Chumh wiR continue through Sunday, November 1st, the pastofl preaching both morning and even ing. At present good crowds are in attendance and it is hoped that these meetings may be /Of geneihl uplift to the town and communitj- The people of the other churches of the town are attending and their presence is indeed helpful. Man? of our school boys and girls ami their teachers are coming. All are cordially invited. The pastor will preach at Beth- ‘ p. m. any Sunday at txt- Joe Dukes Is Made An Instructor of the various Washington bureaus. Only a few months ago the Gov ernment clamped down on inter views that the “brass hats” like to give out in the public press. Major General Smedley D. Butler’s utterances a few montns ago came near costing that fire-eating mar ine his official head. There will be no such restriction on him from now on, as he is about to go on the retired list and from that desirable, —v position can speak his mind freely. • ous Scotch Highlanders band. It is being predicted here that Gen.) 10:30 a. m. Midway opens John- Butler will be a particular favorite ny J. Jones Shows. with lecture audiences this winter. 12 to 2 p. m. Dinner served in refreshment tent. • 2:00 p. m. Band concert, Siscoe s Uniformed men still in the serv ice, however, are prevented from commenting <?r lobbying for fin ancial relief. Qply a short time ago Congress passed laws provid ing for instant dismissal from the service of the Government of' any man, found guilty of spreading propaganda or lobbying against the orders of those in authority. They are only permitted to address crit icism to the Director of the Bud get. an official who is completely under the thumb of the executive branch, or to their immediate sup eriors, who can act only through the President. Years ago all Congressmen were drowned out by the demands of civil service bureau and leaders of the armed forces for increased ap propriations. Their incessant lob bying finally interfered with the orderly processes of legislation and Capitol Hill replied by putting up the bars against all lobbyists on the public payroll. Since then several bureau chiefs have lost their offi cial lives as a consequence ^nd vb” evil has practically ceased to exist. When it is realized that there are roughly about three-quarters of a million people on the Government nay roll, all of whom want to see their pay increased or their pow ers added to by increased anpro- priations, it can be seen that Capi tol Hill took the only logL^al action to stop the under ground attacks on the public purse. At that time the opinion was freelv expressed by band. 2:30 p. m. Free circus and vaude ville acts. . . , 4:00 p. m. Special midway fea tures. J . 5 to 7 p. m. Supper served m re freshment tent. ' 7:00 p. m. Band* concert, Siscoe s band. ^ „ - , 7:30 p. m. Free circus and vaude ville acts. 8:15 p. m. Special midway fea tures, Johnny J. Jones Shows. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 9:00 a. m. Gates open. 10:00 a. m. Concert. Siscoe’s Fam ous Scotch Highlanders band. 10:30 a. m. Midway opens, John ny J. Jones shows. ^ 12 to 2 p. m. Dinner served m re freshment tent. 2:00 p. m. Band concert. 2:30 p. m. Free Circus and vau deville acts. „ 4:00 p. m. Special Midway fea- tures > 5 to 7 p. m. Supper served in re freshment tent. 7:00 p. m. Band Concert. 7:30 p. m. Free Circus and vau deville acts. English is the language spoken in private by members of the Roumanian royal family. IXI The world is your oyster. Don’t hurt yourself opening it. Cadet Joe Dukes, who is a mem ber of the Senior Class at The Citadel, Charleston, has been sel ected by. the Commandant of Cadets as an instructor in the in fantry unit of the ROTC. He wfli teach under-classmen the follow ing subjects: Scouting and Patroll ing and Automatic Rifle. Joe President of the YMCA at The Citadel. x Hallowe’en Party At Bethany School - « There will be an Hallowe’en par ty at Bethany school building or Friday night, October 30. Witches, goblins, ghosts and other spectacu lar figures will be abroad; music, fortune telling, games to entertain. all. , ^ , Plenty to tickle your palate, viz: peanuts, home made candy, hot chocolate, fruit and two spook cakes. A cake walk for children, and one for adults. Come! :* IXI Prettiest 4*H Girl Bernice Schmidt, 14, Mounds- ; ville, W. Va., is a living proof ■ that life on a farm does not pre- ; vent one from becoming beautiful. ] She won the prize for beauty at ; St Louis. j