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I 4 i ■ . \ m • * jErCartnidt SlUssmact / TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. • Thirty-First Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, February 9, 1933 Four Pages Number 36 General Sessions Court Convened Mondav The February term of general sessions court for McCormick Coun ty convened here Monday morning at 10 o’clock, with Judge G. B. Greene, of Anderson, presiding. Judge Greene was brief in his charge to the grand jury, and court soon got down to work. Ses sions court finished and adjourn ed that evening. Court of com mon pleas opened Wednesday morning and adjourned in the evening. Cases in sessions court were dis posed of as follows: The State vs. Milton Bussey, white, charge, assault and battery with intent to kill. Found not guilty. The State vs. Horace D. Brown, white, charge, non-support. No bill. The State vs. Willie Blackwell, colored, charge, attempt to rape. Found guilty of assault with intent to rape. Jury recommends mercy of the court. Sentenced to 10 years at hard labor upon public works of McCormick County or in State penitentiary. Immediately sent to penitentiary. The State vs. Luther Rouse, col ored, charge, house breaking and larceny. Pleads guilty to petit larceny. .Sentenced to chain gang for 30 days. The State vs. Calvin Seiglgr, white, charge, assault and battery with intent to kill. Withheld from grand jury pending settlement. The State vs. Mrs. Maude Cook, white, charge, larceny. Withheld from grand jury pending settle ment. The State vs. Henry Cade, col- , ored, charge, house breaking and larceny. . No bill. t The State vs. Will Ramsey, white, Henry Ramsey, white, efTal., charge, assault and battery with intent to kill. Withheld from grand jury pending settlement. . - • One case was tried in court of common pleas yesterday—J. E. Bradley, plaintiff, vs. State High way Department, defendant. Ver dict of $250.00 fen* plaintiff. The case of Mrs. L. S. Ridle- hoover, plaintiff, vs. C. & W. C. Railway Co., defendant, was set for trial for yesterday afternoon. Set- tliwwent effected before trial. Oowt adjourned sine die about 5 etetock yesterday. -tXt Valentine Party Next Tuesday Night Don't miss the big Valentine party in the McGrath building on Tuesday night, February 14, spon sored by circles one and three of the Susannah Wesley Bible Class. There will be fun for young and old. The admission is just a silver offering. Light refreshments will be served free. Come one and all. OPERA ABBE Thursday, Fe Carole Ly irt “NO Friday* Feb Warren Will and Gi in “THE Saturday, Feb: John in “RIDE HI Mon.-Tmes. Wallace Karen in “ Lock—Wed. Feb! Richard Arlen, G and the 1931 Football in “THE ALL Thursday, Feb Boris Karloff, Karen Morley Myma Loy in “THE MASK OF FU MANCHU” Speaker, N. D. House mm* Mrs. M. D. Craig, prdminent in North Dakota Republican circles for i 10 years, is the first woman Speaker of the N. D. House of Represen*' tatives. She is also believed to be the first woman ever to hold such office ic. the U. S. x Rehoboth News • The Rehoboth W. M. S. held the monthly meeting in the home of Mrs. E. M. Morgan, with Miss A. L. Morgan as Joint hostess. The weather was bad and only 8 mem bers were present, and one guest, Miss Helen Gilchrist. A splendid programme was carried out. In the absence of the president, Mrs. E. M. Winn, Miss A. L. Morgan sub stituted. The programme of reviv als of the past and hopes for the future was w611 gotten up by “Roy al Service.” The hostesses served individual cakes and coffee. After the meeting the Red Cross Com mittee held a meeting and dis tributed a few garments they had. on hand. Mrs. E. M. Morgan and Raymond spent last Saturday in Augusta. The Rehoboth people sympathize with Mrs. Hugh Seigler over tho serious accident of her father, Mr. Nat Bartley, being seriously hurt last week, one bone broken just be low the knee from a fall from a, truck. Mrs. Seigler left her father as comfortable as could be expected under the circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Morgan and Raymond spent Sunday very pleas antly with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Cole Berry near Johnston. Miss Carrie Belle Freeland is not feeling so well, but even in her sad affliction she thinks of others. Misses Carolyn Freeland and Mary Katheryn Self spent the week 3nd with Mrs. E. M. Morgan. Even with the rains that have fallen on the roads much of the work is standing up well, and the ?ood work goes on. The men are rnxious for the work even when the pay is cut. This cold morning has been tough on sonre fine porkers in this .ection. Mr. J. P. Talbert is but- ing a fine one, and E. M. Mor- butchered one weighing 452 ut I believe Mr. John Rob es the prize in butcher- inest one in the neigh- id not weigh it, but it og. ays of real spring had last week gave ase and pansies cour- The yards are gold- quills and Narcissus, and blue hyacinths Jy into the passing faces, ss they shiver a bit this Report Of Grand Jury At February Term Of General Sessions Court STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick. To his Honor, Judge G. B. Greene, presiding February term of Court for McCormick County, S. C. We, the Grand Jury for said County, beg leave to make the fol lowing presentments: We have passed on all bills and matters handed to us by the Court and have appointed the fal lowing committees: ROADS AND BRIDGES— H. O. Watson, Chairman, J. M. Hemminger, T. R. Blackwell, R. M. Winn. COUNTY OFFICERS— J. O. Patterson, Chairman, W. L. White, F. L. Middleton, J. L. Bracknell. MAGISTRATES— H. E. Rush, Chairman, S. C. Deal, J. T. Creswell, T. R. Cartledge. SCHOOLS— R. M. Winn, Chairman, Y. E. Seigler, T. L. Britt, J. G. McKinney. We recommend that the office of Game Warden for McCormick County be abolished. We recommend that our County Delegation cut the expenses of the county wherever possible. We recommend that the County Board of Commissioners pay all bills according to order filed. There being no further business to come before our Grand Jury at this time we wish to thank the Court and Court Officials for all courtesies extended to us during this term. This the 6th day of February, 1933.. M. P. LANKFORD, Foreman, Grand Jury. Union Services At Baptist Church Next : Sunday Evening The regular monthly union serv ices ctf cair churches will be held at the McCormick, Baptist Church next Sunday evening at eight o’clock, Rev. D. W. Kellar of the Methodist Church bringing the message. This will be the first time that our churches in union service have had the opportunity of hearing Brother Kellar, and we urgently request the presence of one and all. Special music will be rendered. D. V. CASON, Pastor-Host. Public Sales Made Monday Mrs. James F. Ashbv •* Passes At Mt. Airy MT. AIRY, N. C., Feb. 3.—Funeral service for Mrs. James F. Ashby, wife of a prominent young attorney here, will be held Saturday after noon at 2:30 o’clock from the home on South Main street. Interment will be made in the Oakdale ceme tery here. * The entire community was shocked last night by the death of Mrs. Ashby, for the past five years a popular member of the Mount Airy city school faculty. She died in Martin Memorial hospital here about 9 o’clock. She had been ill for several days but her condition had not been regarded as serious until the past few days. Mrs. Ashby was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walker, of Mc- Coriftick, S. C. Educated at Win- throp College, Rock Hill, S. C., she came to Mount Airy five years ago to accept a position as a teacher in the city schools, a position which she held until her resignation a short time ago. She was a mem ber of the Baptist church in her home town. She was married last spring to James F. Ashby, prosecuting at torney of the local recorder^ ^purt. He survives her, along with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walker, of McCormick, S. C.; three broth ers, A. R. Walker, of Chicago, 111.; H. C. Walker, Jr., of Ridgeland, S. C.; and Milton Walker, of McCor mick, S. C.; and five sisters, Mrs. H. F. Sheriff, of Seneca, S. C.; Mrs. R. D. Sylvester, of Richlands, and Mrs. C. R. Strom, Miss Birdie Wal ker and Miss Selma Walker, all of McCormick, S. C. 1XI Mt. Carmel News \ i Dusting Indoor Track Mrs. Frank Robinson and Mrs. -John McCoy of Anderson were re cent visitors of Mrs. Posey Alverson. Messrs. L. L. Hester, H. O. Wat son and J. R. Scott were recent visitors in McCormick. Messrs. Jake Golding and Loyd Ashmore of Greenwood were seeing friends here Sabbath evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Oxner of Anderson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hardaway last Sab bath. Miss Mary Hardaway ac companied them home for a visit. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Misses Alice Wells, Gladys Scott, Sara Curtis, Martha Connor and Juanita Curtis and Messrs. Hunter McKinney and Hollis Connor were visitors in Ab beville Monday evening. Miss Susie Patterson was able to be at A. R. P. Church last Sabbath, which was a pleasure to her many friends. Mr. E. L. Rogers, County Agent, was a visitor in Mt. Carmel last Tuesday. Mrs. Calhoun Harris of Anderson was a visitor in Mt. Carmel one af ternoon last week. Mr. J. F. Sutherland is at home again, after a pleasant visit with Gene Venzke, noted University of Pennsylvania miler, is burning up the indoor tracks, stepping the three- ' quarter mile in 3 min., 5.2/5 seeds., in the first mid-winter meet. He holds the indoor mile record. Some Facts On S. C. Public Schools (This is one of a series of articles concerning facts and information relating to public school education in South Car olina.) (By Dan Crosland) Farm Loans Now Available Public sales made at the court relatives in Anderson Shows: 3:15; 7:15*, 9:00 Daily ia.nk Coleman of Edgefield rough this section one day He was a former resi- bf this section. he attendance was small at nday School Sunday but there e three 100 per cent classes; !oes very well for a little country school on a cold day. Mr. H. E. Freeland requested several to tell house here Monday were as fol lows: J. F. Mattison, master, made two sales, as follows: V. M. Walker vs. George P. Wat kins, 50 acres, to W. K. Charles, at- torney, for $1,000.00. The Peoples Bank of McCormick vs. John T. McGrath and Dan M. McGrath, 26 acres, to Joseph Mur ray, attorney, for $100.00. J. T. Fooshe, tax collector, offer ed four pieces of property: The property of W. A. Lawton, one lot, 25x60 feet, and brick building thereon, in the town of Willington, sold to J. R. Glenn for $44.26. The three tracts of land offered by the tax collector were bid in by the county. -ixt- Bordeaux News We have been “patting oursfclves on the back” that we haven’t had any “flu” in our community, but this week the school had to close, so many cases have. developed in the last few days. We hope that all will soon be well again and that the disease won’t spread any more. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Link and two children are with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Link, their parents, for awhile. We are glad to have them with us again. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Parnell and mother, Mrs. Parnell, went to Au gusta Monday morning to take Mr. Parnell for his train back to Mil- Chief Police C. H. Crawford made! lettsville. one sale: ( 3 straight chairs, 1 wash stand, 1 center table, 1 iron bedstead and Rev. Mr. Strickland preached for us Sunday night. On account of the cold, there wasn’t a large 1 small trunk, property of Henry | crowd, but those present enjoyed Perrin, to Jake Jones for $2.40. i his message. The pine saw timber on 1931 j Mrs. Emily Hemminger spent last of some personal experience in per- acres of land, located in McCor- Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. sonal service work for third Sunday mick County on the Savannah Mitchell. when the personal service society River, known as the Twin Miss Bennie McKinney, Mrs. W. meets. There will be service at city Power Company’s lands, of- r. McKinney, Mr. Henry McKinney Rehoboth Sunday morning. If fered by C. C. Osborne Lumber and Miss Eva Benson of Greenwood the pastor is not able to come he Company, sold to A. C. Bradshaw spent Saturday and Sunday with will send a supply. for $250.00. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hodges. t County Agent E. L. Rigers, who has been designated by the Region al Agricultural Credit Corporation of Raleigh as secretary to the lo cal committee, states that he has application blanks for loans on poultry, crop production, feeder and range livestock. Those desiring to obtain this loan should get in touch with Mr. Rog ers. The following details show the requirements to obtain a poultry loan. Watch the newspaper for additional detailed information: Eligible borrows: Poultry grow ers who are engaged primarily in the business t of producing poultry are classed as farmers and, as such are eligible to apply to regional ag ricultural credit corporations for poultry loans. Commercial hatch eries, engaged primarily in the business of producing and selling baby chicks, are not eligible for loans. Security shall be first lien on chickens, other livestock, equip ment, and if deemed necessary other security to fully and ade quately secure the loan. Size of Loans: The minimum loan shall be for $75.00. The max imum loan will be not more than-65 per cent of the cost or appraised value of the poultry, whichever is the lower. Maturity: Loan for the purchase of baby chicks for broiler purposes will not exceed fourteen weeks and must be paid as broilers are mar keted. Loans for the purchase of baby chicks to be grown out to maturity are to be paid back 40 per cent in twelve weeks and the re mainder in nine months. Interest is at the rate of 5 1-2 per cent per annum and one per cent for inspec tion costs. The borrower must secure the baby chicks from hatcheries that have been state inspected and ap proved and hatcheries whose sources of eggs are from state blood-tested and approved flocks. The borrower must show that he has sufficient approved equipment to properly care for the poultry. If loan is for the purchase of chickens, the borrower must show that he has, or can secure sufficient feed to complete the project. He must also show that he has had three years successful operations with poultry . X Oyster And Waffle Supper Friday Night Group 2 of the Susannah Wesley Bible Class of the M. E. Sunday School w#l serve an oyster and waffle supper at the Martha Wash ington Tea Room on Friday, Feb ruary 10th, from six until nine o’clock. There will be a choice of two menus. One includes waffle, syrup, butter and sausage all for 10 cents. The other Includes oysters, stewed or fried, crackers, catsup, pickle and coffee, 30 cents. Everybody is cordially invited to come and help swell the fund for a new Methodist church. Besides maintaining a low annual cost for each student in face of tremendous enrollment growth. South Carolina has been able to al locate the greatest part of the- school dollar to the most vital part- of the public school system—in struction. Out of each school dollar ex pended in the state 69.37 cents arc* devoted to the upkeep of effective teaching, the focal point of the program of equal educational op portunity. Educators over the state are un animous in the argument that the low expenditure of public schools is thus divided with correct emphasis on the most important phase of the program. They are supported by statistics compiled by the research commit tee of the South Carolina Education Association in their declaration that public schools, contrary to widely expressed opinion, have not gone wild on physical equipment. The table arranged by the com mittee on the basis of each school dollar to show that the Little Red School house of yesteryear has not yet sprung into a palace follows: Fixed charges .66 cents Maintenance of plants— 1.47 cents General control — 2.97 cents Operation of plants 3.76 cents Debt service 6.55 cents Auxiliary agencies — 7.37 cents Capital optlay 1— 7.85 cents Salaries J. 69.37 cents Total 100.00 cents X Two Circles Of W. M. S. Meet The two circles of the Woman*te Missionary Society of the local Baptist Church assembled Monday afternoon for their monthly activi ties. Circle No. 1 met at the home of Mrs. W. J. Connor. After an in spiring devotional conducted by Mrs. James Keown, Mrs. Connor led in prayer. During the business session the group decided to begin a Bible study course. A delightful social half hour followed. Circle No. 2 met with Mrs. W. GL Huguley and Mrs. C. C. Morgan. The devotional was conducted by Mrs. C. H. Huguley, using Psalm 1 as the lesson. Officers were elected to serve; during the ensuing year as follows: Leader, Mrs. C. H. Huguley. Secretary, Mrs. M. C. White. Personal Service Chairman, Mrs. C. C. Morgan. “Pioneer Women” is the book for the year’s study. During the social hour the host esses served light refreshments. t) GREENWOOD, S. C. THURSDAY and >RIDAY February 9th-10th “I AM A FUGITIVE FROM A CHAtN G \NG” with PAUL MUNI SATURDAY, February 11th FOB ST.3ELE in ‘SON OF OKLAHOMA” rJCNDAY and T.D^.SDAY Fcbr-.-rr13‘VSUh ‘■LIFE BEGINS”