Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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r mm QJZjlr' . ■ • r »- .•■‘i ^ • -■ - jErCotmitit ill^cnjcr , - 4. • . ' .-yv, ■ ■ - . • - * TRUE TO OUBSELVXS, OUB NEIGHBORS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUB GOD. Thirty-First Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, February 16, 1933 Four Pages Number 37 « Dixie Jubilee Minstrel” To Be Given At McCormick HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRU ARY 17, 1933, AT 8 O’CLOCK A minstrel promising much mer riment and fun will be presented by thfe local talent of Troy at the McCormick High School Audi torium, Friday evening, February 17th, at 8 o’clock. Admission: children 10c, adults 15c. The pro ceeds will go to the McCormick Methodist Church Building Fund. Cast of Characters Mr. McAboo from Missouri—Mr. Reece Young. Mr. Joshua Ebenezer Feye—Mr. J. Frank White. Rev. Ezenezer Quincey Adams Sourtree—Mr. R. M. Rush. Mr. Alexander Hamilton R. F. D. Brown—Mr. Jimmy Creswell. Hon. Julius Euphrates Jeremiah Wintergreen—Mr. J. M. Cox. Mr. John the Gossiper from Af rica—Mr. Roy Edwards. Mr. Hosiannah Scipio Socrates Smith—Mr. Jas. Rush. Mr. Potash Sylvester Belshazer Jones from Fertilizer, Tenn.—Mr. G. L. Dove. Mr. Rufus Samuel Ezekiel Rose water—Mr. Forty Wardlaw. Miz. Eliza Amanda Arabella Rosewater—Mrs. Effie Russell. Miss Josephine Selina Evangelene Grubbs—Miss Claudia Pounds. The Madam Genevieve — Miss Pearl Robinson. Mi** Polly.Ticks from Washing ton—Miss Pearle White. Misg Saratoga Washington from N. Y.—Mrs. Daisy Adams. Miss Julianna Sweetmouth—Mrs. W. P. Long. "^‘ Mls&'Eflza Rosebud—Mrs. J. M. Cox. . ' . X —^ T. E. L. Class Meets Regional Crop Production Loans Now Available The T. E. L. Class of the local Baptist. Church Enjoyed a business and social meeting at the home of Mrs. R. L. Faulkner Friday after noon of the past week. Mrs. Wil bur Strom, Mrs. Edgar Price and MML B. L. Walton were assistant Mrs. Faulkner's home was at tractive with an arrangement of spring flowers and potted plants. After a short devotional and business session, conducted by the president, Mrs. E. L. Rogers, a most delightful social hour fol lowed. Each guest was given a two line rhyme to read, describing niembers of the class. These were humorous and it was no trouble to guess the person described in such a clever and unique way. Each guest put together a gig-saw puz zle made of a comic valentine. Oth er games were played, after which the hostesses served a salad course With coffee. OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. THURSDAY, Feb. Boris Karloff a; Morley^ in “The Mask FRIDAY, FebJ pp Hsarn in “Ladies Th SATURDAY. F< Tnm Mix a: In “The Fourth Mon.-Tues. Fei Marie Dressier ' Moran in “PROSP Don’t Miss Th Wed.-Thurs. William Haines Evans in “FAST —COMIN Norma Shearer a: Gable in “STRANGE I Shows: 3:15; 7:15; 9:00 Daily County Agent E. L. Rogers, 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 Mi;. Rog ers. The following details show the requirements to obtain a crop pro duction loan: Eligible Borrowers: The classes eligible for crop production loans are limited to experienced individ ual farmers, partnerships, and cor porations engaged in the business of crop production. General Loan Purposes: These loans are for the purpose of de fraying the cost of seed, fertilizer, incidentals, and harvesting of crops. General Security Requirements: All loans must be “fully and ade quately secured.” First crop liens and a chattel mortgage on personal property such as work stock, equip ment, other livestock, and in some instances other collateral is requir ed. Where the tenant is making application the landlord must waive his interest in the crop and where the landlord is making application the tenant must waive his interests in the crop. In either instance, if the chattels offered as security are not deemed sufficient, additional collateral or acceptable endorse ments will be required. Size, Interest, And Maturity of Loans: There is no limit set for the amount of loans. Interest is 5 1-2 per cent per annum. An ad ditional charge not to exceed 1 per cent" per annum will be made to cover inspection charges. Crop loans are to mature at the ap proximate date of sale of crop, but in no case later than December the first. The applicant will pay all notary fees, recording fees and an attorney fee to cover cost of search of records and a certificate that all papers are first papers. Procedure of Submitting Applica tions: Applications will be xhade in duplicate on forms supplied by this office and properly signed by the applicant and his wife and executed by a notary with signa ture and seal. The chattel mort gage and crop lien and note forms which will be furnished by this of fice, will be made out and signed by the applicant and his wife and executed by a notary with his sig nature and seal. These papers will be made out in the office of the County Agent or by some designat ed person. The application, mort gage and crop lien and note will be submitted to the local Advisory Committee- for its recommendation and with its recommendation will be sent to this office. If in proper form and the request seems reason able, the inspector for the terri tory will be asked to inspect the personal property covered in the ortgage and the farm and send report to this office. The op tion will then be passed on by ian Committee of the Region- icultural Credit Corporation North Carolina. If ap- papers will be sent to rney for search of rec- found to be in order, irded and returned to e check will then be applicant. X orth League Meets rsday night of the past Epworth League of the fthodist Church enjoyed a lightful pound party at home of the league director, s. A. C. Earnhardt. Miss Vivian Mitchell conducted an enjoyable round of games and stunts, after which the thirty young people present were invited into the dining room where the various pounds of fruit and candy the guests had brought were placed on the large table. Rehoboth News Mrs. E. M. Morgan enjoyed hav- '■"" T with her for the week end three young ladie/s, Misses Ellen Ridlehoover, Bernice White and Mary Talbert. Mrs. Morgan and her music class are to present a Valentine musical in chapel Tues day morning. Miss Jennie Lou Lyon of McCor mick visited relatives in this sec tion last week end. Mr. Gillam enjoyed having sev eral friends of his spend the day with him Friday, but they had to hasten home at the approach of the sleet that afternoon. The last freeze seems to have damaged plants that had put out new growth during the few spring days last week; the blooming plants in the yard bowed in humble sub mission to the freeze. Even though the weather was cold and unlikely a few gathered at the church and Rev. Gurley preached a good sermon Sunday morning. Little Hazel Winn was sick a few days last week. Mrs. W. P. Culbreath has not been well for a couple of weeks but is better now. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ousley were visiting in this section last week. ^ The grain in this section looks fairly well to have gone through another freeze and lots of rain. Miss Marie Gilchrist is visiting her sister, Mrs. Roy Harling. IXI Mr. J. T. White Passes Away Funeral services for Mr. J. T. White, age 67, were held at the Plum Branch Baptist Church Mon day afternoon at 4 o’clock, the Rev. O. L. brr, pastor of the church, of ficiating, and interment made in Plum Branch cemetery. Mr. White had‘been in declining health for the past four years and during the last several months had been confined to his home in the White Town section of McCormick county, where his death occurred Sunday morning early. He is survived by his widow, who before marriage was Miss Ida White tjf that section; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Gable and Mrs. Henry Quarles, of McCormick; six sons, ’Messrs. OWe, Herbert, Fred, Horace ‘and Wilbur of Plum Branch and Irby White of St. Petersburg, Fla., and one brother, Mr. L. E. White, of Plum Branch. J. S. Strom funeral director. jc Onawa Chapter No.. 113, Order Eastern Star, Elects Officers At the regular meeting of the Onawa Chapter No. 113, Order of the Eastern Star, held at Parks- ville, S. C., Wednesday, January 11th, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Mrs. Mattie C. Bass, Worthy Matron, Mr. R. N. Edmunds, Wor thy Patron, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Bar rett, Associate Matron, Mr. J. Mor gan Reese, Associate Patron, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Edmunds, Secretary, Mrs. A. C. Earnhardt, Treasurer, Mrs. Louise Marshall, Conductress. Miss Annie L. McDonald, Associate Conductress, Mrs. Clara Drucker, Marshall, Mr. Herman Drucker, Chaplain, Mrs. Sunie Nash, Organ ist, Mrs. Rosa Reese, , Adah, Miss Lillian Reese, Ruth, Miss Georgia Reese, Esther, Mrs. Janie Smith. Martha, Miss Nina Edmunds, El ecta, Mrs. Cornelia Edmunds, War den, Mr. M. M. Marshall, Sentinel. On February 8th, the Rev. O. L. Orr of Plum Branch, member of Chapter No. 50 at Campobello, S. C., and a past patron, was invited to install these officers. He per formed this duty in an impressive manner and later gave a very help ful talk concerning the work of this order. Mrs. W. F. Burton and Mrs. Purvies, of Victory Chapter, Augusta, Ga., were also guests on this occasion. Mrs. Burton acted as Marshall during the installation service. At this meeting refresh ments were served and consisted of coffee, cake and sandwiches. Mt. Carmel News Miss Eliza Covin is the charm ing g*jcst r>f Dr. and Mrs. George Peel in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Bullock of McCormick were recent visitors of Mr., and Mrs. G. C. McKinney. Mr. Hunter McKinney has been at his home for the past week, ill with the flu. Friends of Mr. G. C. McKinney are glad to see him out again, af ter a week’s illness. Miss Martha Connor and Mr. Hollis Connor were McCormick visitors Saturday. Miss Connor has been appointed assistant wel fare worker. We are glad to say that Miss Lennie Covin is improving from her recent illness. Mr. Thomas McKinney was a vis itor In McCormick Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Doty were visitors here Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lena Hester and Mrs. L. L. Hester and children visited Mr. and Mrs. James Hester near Calhoun Falls Sabbath afternoon. X «- C. M. T. C. Enrollment Begins Mareh First In McCormick County Citizens’ Military Training Camps will be held ag^in this coming summer during the period June 14 to July 13, both dates inclusive Young men from McCormick coun ty will train at Ft. Moultrie. Ap plication blanks and information can be secured from your county representative, who is Dr. C. K. Epting, or from 1st Lieut. Leon C. Boineau, Inf. (DOL), Post Office Building, Columbia, S. C. Last summer McConhick county filled its quota early and was well represented at camp when it open ed. It is expected McCormick county’s quota will again be over subscribed. College and high school students may secure and forward their applications begin ning February 20, others on March 1st. The government pays all neces sary expenses including transporta tion to and from camp, food, cloth ing, laundry, medical attention while at camp, etc. In addition the government provides athletic equipment and competent coaches for baseball, traek, wwimming, vol ley ball, tennis, and other athletic games. Attendance at these camps meanr no obligation for further military training. Enroll early. All who attended last year Wil receive their blanks from the State representative, 1st Lieut. Leon C Boineau. All new ones will receive their blanks from county repre sentative, Dr. C. K. Epting. X- Junior Order District Meeting Held With Local Counoi] On Thursday evening, January 26th, the District Meeting of th’ Junior Order was held with Cal houn Council No. 179, and a large attendance of delegates from the various councils of this district were present. Bro. D. M. Stone District Deputy, presided in his us ual efficient manner. Committee' were appointed by the Distric' Deputy and each committee quick ly disposed of the duties which had been assigned them. Bro. R. J Williams of Mullins, S. C., made a talk in which he explained the Beneficiary Degree, which wa' quite interesting. The Gavel Com mittee reported that Thompsor Council of Ware Shoals won the gavel, this being given to the Coun cil having the largest per centagc of members present, considering the miles traveled. Officers were elected for this District for the ensuing year. Bro. Powell, of Abbeville Council No. 44, being elected to serve'the District as District Deputy. The next District meeting will be held with Abbeville Council No. 44 on April 18th. This will be a joint meeting of Abbeville Councils’ cele bration of their 33rd anniversary. W. W. KEOWN, JR., Recording Secretary. County Relief Work According to Dr. C. K. Epting, chairman of the County Relief Council, the McCormick Council has been successful in securing through the Reconstruction Fin ance Corporation an additional $2,500.00 to be spent for relief in McCormick County for the month of February. This makes a total of $10,000.00 allotted for January and $10,000.00 for February for direct and work relief. txt Mr. M. P. Lankford y Claimed By Death Funeral services for Mr. Matthew P. Lankford, prominent McCormick County citizen, were conducted at the Parksville Baptist Church Mon day afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. O. L. Orr in charge. Mr. Lankford was 65 years of age and apparently in good health un til Saturday morning when he suf fered a stroke of apoplexy at his residence near Modoc. His death occurred early Sunday morning. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Umatilla, Fla., where he and his family had made their home for several years. They moved back to Modoc 5 years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Pyth ias. Though a native of Henning, Tenn., Mr. Lankford had spent the greater part of his life in this sec tion. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella Parks Lankford; two daugh ters, Mrs. G. E. Langley, Plum Branch, and Miss Annie Lou Lank ford; and one son, Matthew Parks Lankford. Two sisters, Mrs. V. L. Bym and Miss Josie Lankford, of Memphis, Tenn., also survive. Pallbearers were Messrs. J. J Collier, A. C. Bradshaw, T. W. Wood, R. M. Winn, W. T. Self and Cleveland Stone. J. S. Strom funeral director. x Union Service Last Sunday Night Those who were not at the union service at the Baptist Church Sun day night missed a splendid ser mon and service. Rev. D. \fr. Kellar’s message on “The Blessings of the Depression,” were timely and went straight to the hearts of his hear ers. And the singing! Well, you ought to have heard it! It seem ed that everybody had come with the idea of making this a real un ion service and the congregationa' singing was so good an extra num ber was added. Miss Bessie Kellar rendered an impressive vocal solo. McCormick church fojk are to be commended for such a spirit of co-operation. This monthly ser vice is becoming one that is antici pated with increasing interest anc genuine pleasure. £ X £ Zeiglers Spend Week End In St. George (Dorchester County Record, St. George, February 9.) 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) Prof, and Mrs. W. C. Zeigler anc' heir daughter, Miss Louise Zeigler 'f McCormick, spent the week enc’ n St. George as the guests of Dr xnd Mrs. J. B. Johnston. Prof ’Bigler is now superintendent of he McCormick schools. For more than twenty years Prof 3eigler was superintendent of the St. George public schools, and un der his able direction the schools ?rew from an unpretentious, three- •oom vrooden building, with three or four teachers, to a place of lead ership in the state in equipment student-body, curriculum and standing generally. His achieve ment in St. George is a monumeiV to his ability as an educator, and his services in behalf of the bet terment of this community educa tionally and otherwise will not be forgotten soon. Mrs. Zeigler alsc taught in the high school here, anr' is remembered not only on account of her elevating influence, as a teacher, but because of her excep tional culture and refinement. The opinion prevalent through out the state that public schools are expending too much of the public revenue may be altered in consideration of the fact that the annual cost a student in South Carolina is less than half of the national average cost. The state spends $41.83 for each student annually, whereas the na tion over the annual cost is $86.69. With this comparison in mind, it is not difficult 4o comprehend the fact that 44 states spend more for each student annually than South Carolina. The low annual cost for each student in the state has been main tained despite a rapid growth in school population since 1900. While the entire population of the state rose 29 per cent in the three de cades between 1900 and 1930, tho school enrollment sky-rocketed to a growth of 84 per cent. The foregoing facts, compiled by the research committee of South Carolina Education Association, have led public school champions to conclude that much of the discus sion for radical reductions in the program of public school education is more reflective of the hysteria caused by current economic con ditions than of the logic which should be applied to a system in volving the future leadership of the state. ; t X Music Club Meets The B sharp music club held its tegular monthly meeting Friday, February 10th, in the home of Miss Elizabeth Deason. The following program was rendered: Song—The club.» Mazurka Pomposo—Rolfe—Miss Effie Lee Crawford. Airy Fairy Waltz—Spaulding— Miss Imogene Sanders. Dream Garden—Miss Elizabeth Deason. Reverie—Brown—Miss Nell Foo- she. Duet, America—Presser — Miss. Imogene Sanders and Mrs. Fooshe. Contest. During the social hour hot choco late was served with nabiscos and also heart shaped valentines. E. CAUDLE, President. Why Disturb the Family's Radio Program? Use an Extension Telephone Of course both the radio and the telephone belong in the living room where the family gathers together. A telephone here provides instant com munication—easily accessi ble—to the most people— most of the time. But when an interesting radio program is on the air, it's so annoying to have some one interrupt to use the tele phone. An extension tele phone upstairs (or in some quiet nook) eliminates this annoyance. People who en joy extension telephones tell us they could not get along without them. And the cost is so small. Arrange today to have your extension telephone in stalled. Just call our office. S. C. CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE CO. The Value of the Telephone Is Greater Than the Cost »—-