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Thursday, August 4, 1932 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA! 1 PAGE NUMBER FTV* 'ersonaf The Ann Carter Chapter of the U. D. C. will meet at the home of Mrs. A. - J. Hendrix this afternoon at 4 o’clock. Miss Nylena Strom is visiting relatives at Anderson and Gaffney. Miss Frances Scott spent last week here with friends and rela tives in and near town. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Major and little son, Stacey, and Mr. Carl Major of Charlotte, N. C., have re- - turned to their home, after spend ing the week with Mr. S. 3. Major and family, carrying with them Miss Major for a visit. She will visit several places before return ing home. Miss Adelade Dunbar of Allendale is spending several days here as guest of Miss Margaret Patterspn. Dr. B. F. Talbert and family from Greenville spent Sunday with rela tives in and near town. Master Wilbur Strom is visiting his cousin, Strom Quarles, at Edge- field. Miss Lucia Quarles of the Beth any section has as her visitor Miss Mary Lottye Riser of Whitmire. Mrs. T. L. Edmunds and Mrs. T. *C. Faulkner and children are spending a few days in Augusta with Mrs. A. L. Moragne. Callers in the home of Mrs. J. T. Bracknell Sunday were. Mr. Joe Dillashaw, Mr. Henry Beaufort, Mr. Walter Beaufort, Mr. and Mrs. Eu gene Talbert and family of Green wood, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Scott and family of Bradley and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Buffington and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Strom spent last week in High Point, N. C., buy ing furniture, rugs, etc., for the store here. Judge L. G. Bell, who has been ill at his home here since Monday af- '‘terhoon,. is'jreported to be slightly better this morning.' His daughter Mrs. David Garrison, of Woodville, is at his bedside. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Minus return ed last Friday to their home in Memphis, Tenn., after visiting rela tives here and at St. George. Mrs. Emma Minor of Ninety Six is spending some time here with fier brother, Mr. D. M. Bullock. Mr. W. M. Talbert is up and about again, after an illness of sev eral days. . Mrs. H. L. Smith of Augusta is spending awhile near town with her brother, Mr. T. W. Gable. Mrs. Sarah Mattison has return ed from a visit of two weeks at Highlands, N. C. - ! Miss Elizabeth Gable is visiting relatives in Augusta. “MORE GOODS FOR SAME MONEY” “SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY” More people every day are finding out that these two slo gans are true. Saturday our store was filled all day with shop pers—the largest crowd we have had any day this year. You can get better values at Gallant Belk Company and during our Mid-Summer Clearance you can save real money on your pur chases. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Deason, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Deason of McCor mick and Miss Mary Cloy of Au gusta, Ga., have returned from the Union Grove Camp meeting of the Congregational Holiness Church, lo cated near Cleveland, Ga. Mrs. C. H. Workman has returned from Greenwood Hospital, where she underwent an operation for ap pendicitis, and continues to improve satisfactorily. Mr. Frank Tice and two brothers from Augusta spent Sunday near town with their uncle, Mr. T. W. Gable. BLEACHED SHEETS 81x90 and a value at the price of- 39c LADIES’ SILK DRESSES A $9.75 quality dress we are offering during our M ( id-Summer Clearance at— $4.99 Ladies’ Hose, 98c quality 48c The famous Non-Spot Hose, $1 and $1.35 values for— 79c 2 Pair For $1.50 Men’s Union Suits for— Apron and Dress Gingham, yard 2‘ 4 c 72x90 Bleached Sheets. A value at- 25c Turkish Towels, 19c values 10c Dresses, printed and solid color, 98c value 59c TOWELS Good Quality—By Cannon 5c COME TO GALLANT-BELK CO THE STORE THAT IS OPEN EVERY THURS DAY AND ALL DAY EVERY WEEK TO SERVE YOU GALLANT-BELK “GREENWOOD’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE” COMPANY “THE HOME OF BETTER VALUES” TROY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Pollatty and children and Mrs. Thomas of Day tona, Fla., were recent visitors to his uncle here, Mr. D. M. Bullock. Dr. and Mrs. C. K. Epting will leave Saturday evening to spend until next Friday in the mountains cf North Carolina. x vances In Farm ’roducts Prices Seen VSHINGTON, July 30.—A gen- advance of five points in the of form prices during the :*n ^r.ded July 15 was reported y by the Department of Agri- ire. e greatly improved condition attributed to a. r.harp upturn :ice of hogs, cattle, eggs^and >n. and to minor adVdnccs i.v rcc^nmoditirs. • 1 Hon. F. C. Robinson and his sister, Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Sr., of McCormick were pleasantly seeing relatives here Saturday. Only a pleasant “howdye do” came to our home from these kind friends whom we are always glad to see in our home. On next Sabbath evening at 3:00 a series of meetings will begin here in the Baptist church by the pas tor, the Rev. O. L. Orr; two services each day, morning and evening, through the week. This kind pas tor is a splendid preacher, a sweet singer and a kind friend. We trust a good meeting will be had. On Monday evening, the 15th, at 8:00 the summer meetings will be gin in the Methodist church. The Rev. Herbert Ashmore of North Carolina will do the preaching.' He is one of our former boys and we are "sure he tyilj gpe^t with, a gla^ welcome. Qijc l<?yed pastor, the Rev.' W. S. Henry, will give all a h;drty v::1cvine at the door. We feel sure both of the above an nouncements will be read with in terest by all. Her friends which many are glad as well as interested to know, Mrs. C. H. Workman, whose home is now in McCormick (but still we claim everyone of them as our own Tro- jains) has returned from the hos pital in Greenwood, and we trust she will soon be well again. Loved visitors in the home of Mr. W. E. Godbold and family are her sister, Mrs. W. B. Gallaher and her attractive daughter, Miss Dorothy, of Langley, S. C., also Mr. Godbold’s mother, Mrs. W. A. Godbold, of Estill, S. C. Mrs. Godbold is re turning to Langley with her sister for a visit. Our home very much wishes to thank Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Godbold for nice cantaloupes and melons. Mr. Sam B. Cook and his friend, Mr. Bell, of Calhoun B’alls were down a few days ago admiring the fine flock of sheep of Mr. Jack Gable, .one of our prosperous plant ers as well as stock, raisers. Jack is like- the ancestors whp have passed on—does his work well at ail times. Mr. Sam B. Weeks and family have the deepest sympathy in their recent bereavement. Mr. Weeks is one of those genial friends that has a smile for everyone. The little darling girl is only an added jewel in the crown of her Savior. God makes no mistakes, however, great the 'grief which these Christian parents are over shadowed. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Talbert are home from a visit with loved ones at Steadman, S. C. Mrs. Jeff Clinkscales of Blakley, Fla., was the recent pleasant visitor | in the home of her cousins, Mrs. F. | P. Rush and family. Mrs. M. L. Puckett of Bradley is; the loved visitor with her sister, Mrs. M. J. Young. Mrs. Jessie Lynch and her little dears of Augusta, Ga., are the loved visitors with her good father, Mr. J. C. Dansby, and family on Long Cane. The Womans Sabbath School Clan of the Methodist Church en joyed meeting in the kind home of Mrs. ,J. L. Jolly and family last we:k. Aft:r the 3tudy period Miss Lillian served a delightful salad course with tea. A meeting of days will begin at Long Cane Church tomorrow, Wed nesday. The pastor will have the Rev. J. H. Buzhardt of Troy to do the preaching through Sabbath. The good Long Cane folks are num bered amongst the “Salt of the Earth” and we feel a good meeting will be theirs. j Coming as a delightful surprise was the celebration of Mrs. Martha Quattlebaum’s birthday anniversary a few days since at her home near Callison. All the children, grand and great-grandchildren, were there with their many gilts, lunch and a most enjoyable day was giv en this dear parent, whose heart and life is theirs to love and bless, in her Godly sainted way. She was the choicest queen of the day and we can imagine dear Miss Martha, with her gentle smile and pat on the shoulders of each one who love her for her true worth. The snow white cake which held 76 white tapers was characteristic of her fine sweet life. Just this “rose bud” that she may be spared yet many such days to go in and out, her and her loved ones as well as friends to ; live and bless. I Miss Lily Moss has returned from Langley and Augusta, where she en joyed a visit with many loved ones. We are so glad Lily will have her school duties at Bath-Langley and we add further they have secured one well qualified for the work. We will watch her with love and in terest as she wields the rod of in struction to inculcate new ideas in her pupils’ education. All the descriptive adjectives of heat can be applied to this weath er. Surely the wrath of Jupiter has been incurred, and he is wreaking his vengeance on us with the weather to cause even the most patient to complain. txi REHOBOTI1 NEWS Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Morgan en joyed the day at Phillipi last Sun day. The meeting began there then. Mrs. Cole Berry and three sons, Felder, Edward and Earl, are spending this week with Mrs. E. M. Morgan and Raymond. The boys are visiting and having company to their hearts’ content. Mrs. J. E. Winn and Hazel, Mr. and Mrs! L. E. Winn,. Mr. Strom Culbreath and family left this morning for Dillon, where they will visit relatives. Mr. Culbreath and family will remain a month with his wife’s family. The others will return after a few days’ visit to Mrs. Samuel Chandler. The Rehoboth people are sad over the death of Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, Sr. Rehoboth was his first pastor ate and he preached here 20 years. Your correspondent is sorry to know of the seriousness of the ill ness of Editor Mims and hopes for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Morgan call ed to see Mrs. T. D. Miner last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Berry and sons left for home Monday. X MT. CARMEL NEWS Mrs. J. W. Morrah is at home again, after a pleasant visit in An derson and Greenville. Her many friends are glad to welcome heri home again. Miss Ruby Smith and Dr. Ed wards of Greenville spent a very nleasant week end with Mrs. Cora Lane Smith. Miss Juanita Curtis is the charm ing guest of Mrs. Henry Dunaway of Tignall, Ga., this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dode Philips and David left Monday for Atlanta en mute to their home in Moultrie, Ga. They have enjoyed a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boyd. Mrs. H. O. Watson is attending the Short Course at Lander College this week. Mrs. Ida Black was a pleasant visitor in Calhoun Falls Sabbath afternoon. v Mrs. T. H. Seabrook and children, Harriet and Mary Paschal, and Mrs. W. H. Horton visited friends in Abbeville Tuesday. Mrs. Clara Majette and Miss Vir ginia Majette are enjoying a pleas ant stay with Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin. Mrs. White is visiting her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White. Miss Reba Wells of Anderson is enjoying a needed rest at her home in Mt. Carmel. Rev. and Mrs. Leon T. Pressly of McCormick were welcome guests of Mrs. Cora Lane Smith Fnaay Mrs. Henry Dunaway and .-o , Curtis, of Tignau, Ga., spent Satur day with Mr. and Mrs. Jce Curtis. Sam Dunaway returned heme with them. Dr. Dale White, Rev. and Mrs. Leon T. Pressly were pleasant guests in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtis, Mrs. Cora Lane Smith, Misses Covin, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Watson, Mrs. F. C. and Miss Susie Patter son and others. Mt. Carmel people, and also the people of nearby towns, wero charmed and bensfitted by the wonderful messages of the love nl the Savior for a sinful world, brought to us the past week end by Dr. Dale White. Dr. White is an excellent preacher and his conse cration and pleasing personality win the hearts of his hearers. He is full of love for his work in In dia and Sabbath evening he spoke to a packed house about India and its needs. We all hope he will visit us again in the near future, and through these columns we want to express our thanks to the entire community for their splendid co operation which made the meeting such a wonderful success. We think everyone who heard Dr. White was made better for it. No one could listen to these wonderful messages and not see a loving Lord. 1 xx BORDEAUX „ NEWS Revival services are being con ducted at the Methodist church this week. Rev. W. M. Lever of Gran ite ville is assisting the pastor, Rev. R. M. Tucker. The meetings are being well attended and Mr. Lever is preaching the gospel in a very forceful way. He is an emest messenger. Mrs. Corbet Zeigler is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Link, this week. Mr. W. G. Mitchell shot two highland moccasins right in front of his store. The snakes were un der a pile of old lumber. One of I the snakes had caught a chicken and the distress cry of the chicken I called Mr. Mitchell’s attention. The 'chicken died in a short time after getting loose from the snake. This makes the 4th moccasin that has been killed near Mr. Mitchell’s yard. Miss Ruth Perryman is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Miss Mazie Butler is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Moragne. Miss Butler and Mrs. Moragne were schoolmates at De la Howe school. Mildred Moragne and a friend from Augusta are with Mrs. S. E. Moragne for a visit. Miss Lula Turner of Greenwood and Mrs. E. A. Wilkes of Ninety Sfx are visiting in Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Richardson’s home. Miss Turner is a sister of Mrs. Richardson. Mrs. Wilkes is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson. Miss Sallie Lou Cade is visiting relatives in Bordeaux this week. Miss Sallie Lou Cade and Miss Turner favored the cangregation with a lovely duet on Tuesday ev ening at the church. We are hav ing good music during our pro tracted services—Mrs. Mitchell at the piano, Mr. Clifford Cade and Jane Cade with violins, and then the singing is good too. Our meet ing will close after Friday night’s service. GOOD McCORMICK COUNTY -FARM LANDS FOR SALE T. R. Owings Farm 2 miles east of i McCormick, 60 acres cleared, pas ture and plenty of woods and branches, 9 room dwelling, 2 ten ant houses and barns. See this. Austin Abercrombie Farm 4 miles east of McCormick, 75 acrei cleared, 94 acres timber, two ten ant houses and barn, a real pick up at $750. For $600 you can buy the Joe Tal bert Farm, 7 miles east of McCor mick, 140 acres, 40 acres cleared, 4 room house. Six miles N. E. Plum Branch, the W. S. Clem Farm of 207 acres with a 5 room house, 4 room ten ant house, and a barn, is a real buy at $5 per acre. 110 acres of cultivating land. We have some others that are just as good bargains and we can ar range the best of terms for you. Never a better time to buy a home, or to make an investment. Please see E. C. Cheatham or write B. R. T. Todd, Laurens, S. C. By culling and breeding stock, dairymen of California increased butterfat production from 186 to 265 pounds a year.