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/ \. i V,! TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. % Thirty-Second Year Rehoboth JNcws Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, November 30, 1933. Four Pages Number 24 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rogers and young daughter were spend-the- day guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Traylor at their apartment. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Adair were week-end guests of their mother, Mrs. Sudie Stone. Mr. Jabus Garnett, who was so ill during the summer, is getting along fine for his advanced age. He is in his ninety-second year. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Traylor, ac companied by Mrs. Sudie Stone, spent one p. m. last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Cul- breath. Mrs. Mollie Moultrie spent last Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Reel. The H. D. club meeting held in the home of Mrs. Henry Reynolds and Miss Kathryn Reynolds was one of the most interesting meet ings in some time. Mrs. Strom Culbreath, the new president, presided with ease. After Scripture reading, prayer led by Mrs. E. M. Morgan, a little business claimed attention, ar ranging for a Christmas party. Mrs. W N R. Gildhrist invited the party, as she expects guests at that time. It was agreed upon having a pound party. Date will be announced later. Our agent demonstrated steamed brown bread. The bread was deli cious, served with, the beautiful plain cake and cocoa served by the. hostesses. We appreciate these two ladled entertaining us, as they are members of another club. The af ternoon .'was vety ‘ pleasantly spent. Mrs. Sara Strom, after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. J.P. Talbert, went to visit her daughter in Edgefield, Mrs. John Quarles. Several of Mrs. Talbert’s children accompanied her for the day. | Several squares in the cemetery \ ■qgpo'r'"**'. % in Hi? m? \ V mu Wm u m Appoint Board Here To Help Farmers Get Their Loans Mr. P. G. Fooshe of McCormick and Mr. J. L. Bracknell of Plum Branch have been appointed by Govenor Ibra C. Blackwood to as sist fanners in McCormick County in getting their loans through the Federal Land Bank where so de sired. v McCormick Public Schools Honor Roll Parksville W. M. S. To Sell Oyster Stew December 5th FOR 2ND SCHOOL MONTH 1933-34 SESSION OF m ■ V EWl . .vC'Mv.*. Plum Branch ISews Mrs. R. H. Banks had as ^ oh ^ week-end guests, her mother, Mrs. have recently been bound with t. Ludwiclc, and niece, Dorothy tovely granite copmg, Sara Leatherw00d of GreenviUe . • Strom’s square themarewhere deIlghted to see Mrs. Ste- ^ ^ Str<>m ^ Tlhe l )henS here f0r 3 VlSit With hCr atao the , Moultrie square and the ' Mrs Rlce Winn square. - I Mr. L. W. Lyon, Jr., spent tho -txx- . _ TT , (week-end with his parents, Mr. and Ask4 -Sportsmen Help Mrs. l. w. Lyon. to the illness of her mother, vxrairoi T Ore»L •T«e& )Mrs p E Langley is visiting her County Game Warden J. M. Brown has received the following letter from Chief Game Warden A. A. Richardson of Columbia: “All reports that I have indi cate that we have a wonderful sup ply of game this season. Other re ports advise of destruction being done by forest fires. Use every means you can to prevent and control fires and through your county papers request the co operation of all sportsmen.” parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy John OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. THURSDAY, NOV. 30th, Only Warren Williams and Joan Blondell in I “GOODBYE AGAIN” FRIDAY, DEC. 1st, Only Richard Barthelmess and Loretta Young in “HEROES FOR SALE” SATURDAY, DEC. 2nd, Only Tom Keene and Roscoe Ates in “THE CHEYENNE KID” MON-, TUBS., DEC. 4th, 5th Lilian Harvey, Lew Ayres and GIFXE — GIRLS — GIRLS in “MY WEAKNESS” Don’t fall to see Lilian Har vey, the cutest girl in pictures. YouTl like her. WED., TIIURS-, DEC. 6lh, 7th Lee Tracy and Mac Clark in “TURN BACK THE CLOCK” Added Bing Crosby in “BLUE OF THE NIGHT” ston, at Mount Ulla, N. C Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Duncan and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Dun can and family of Williamston, spent the past week-end in the home of Mr. R. L. McKinney. Last Friday afternoon the girls of Washington High School and Plum Branch basketball teams proved their good sportsmanship by playing an entire 'feame with friendly attitudes. Both teams fought hard to win the game, but when the last quarter had ended, the Plum Branch team had won by a score of 30 to 7. The officials of the Methodist Church welcomed their new pastor, Rev. C. W. Brockwell, with an oys ter supper last Wednesday evening. On Friday afternoon. November 24th, the ladies of the Baptist Wcman’s. Missionary Society enter tained at the home of Mrs. J. Bracknell with an apron party. Each guest received her invitation in the pocket of a miniature apron and was asked to bring the apron to the party with a penny in the pocket for each inch of her waist measurement. About forty ladies were present to enjoy the enter tainment planned for the apron party. An interesting flower contest was conducted by Miss Louise Brack nell. > Mrs. R. H. Banks conducted a very interesting form of entertain ment which everyone entered into wholeheartedly. Mrs. Banks had planned a mock program of the old literary society of the little one- “Yanlcee Doodle”. Recitation—‘‘My Baby Sister”— by little Ida Belle White, her | Vocal sol o—“Froggie Went A Courtin'”’—by Leila Winn. Recitation^—“Old Mr. Busy Man” —by Nenie Ridlehoover. Reading—“My . Little Doggie”— Nancy Barton. Story —, “Why The Rabbit Has Short Ears And A Long Tail”—by Irene Langley. Vocal duet—by Leila Winn and Louise Bracknell. Debate — “Resolved, That The Dish Rag Is More Important Than The Broom”. Affirmative—Lula Freeland. Negative—Maude King. Instrumental duet — by Lucy Brown and Erline Strother. Carrie Bell Rice served as critic for the literary society for the af ternoon. At this time she made her report, in which she complimented the children very highly for the lit erary taste they had shown in se lecting their parts for the presen tation of this program. The conclusion of this program led to some very»interesting dis cussions of the schools of long ago, and of the little Friday afternoon programs to which the children locked forward to so eagerly. At this time the hostesses served a de lightful salad course. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon’s entertainment. txi White’s To Hold Big Xmas Dollar Day On Saturday Saturday, December 2nd, is the day of the big annual J. B. White and Company Christmas Doliai Day. The firm annouhees “The most tremendously planned one- day sale in the year’s program” . . . and states that this wili be a greater Christmas Dollar Day than ever . . . with hundreds of special purchases, hundreds of gift items, scores of items in staple merchandise, a Shows: 3:15; 7:15; 9:00 Daily thousand fascinating dollar toys— J teacher school of years ago. The literally thousands of wonderful parents were invited on Friday af- dollar bargains, and many other temoon to hear their children re- special values at more and less cite and to see how much progress than a dollar, had been made since their last per- Shoppers are assured of a grand formance. gift selection for men, women, chil- The teacher stated that each dren and the home, child had been allowed the privi- Parking permits, allowing out-of- lege of making her own selection town customers to park on Broad to present on this program. The Street for any length of time, may following program was given: be secured at White’s transfer • AU the children joined in singing desk, main floor. Methodist Bazaar December 7th At Community House Don’t forget the Methodist ba zaar on Thursday, December 7th, at the Community House. Turkey dinner will be served to adults for 50c. and to children for 30c. Also candy and articles for Christmas gifts for sale. Come and eat a good dinner and enjoy the fellowship of the day with us. Following the bazaar there will be a tacky party for the young folks and older folks Thursday night, beginning at 7 o’clock. Dress yourself up for the occasion and join your friends there. Candy, peanuts, popcorn and all the frills. Come have a good time. Y. W. A. To Meet With Miss Arrington On December 4th The regular meeting of the Y. W. A. will be held Monday, De cember 4th, in the home of Miss Alleen Arrington. In order that our contest which was put on at 1 ,he last meeting, be a success, it| Is requested that each regular | member bring as many new mem bers as possible. Reporter. X 4,852 Bales Ginned In McCormick County To November 14th Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census Washington, D. C., November 23, 1933. Mr. James E. Bell, McCormick, S. C. Dear Sir: The tabulation of the card re ports shows telegraph summary to be correct. There were 4,852 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, ginned in McCormick Coun ty, from the crop of 1933 prior to November 14, 1933, as compared with 5,111 bales ginned to Novem ber 14, 1932. You will please furnish these to- FIRST GRADE— Bertha May Harris, Lilia Belle Rogers, Josephine Smith. SECOND GRADE— Evelyn Brock. THIRD GRADE— Edwin Bradley, Herbert Caudle, Graydon Dukes, Mary Fooshe, John McCracken, Jamie Sanders, Dorothy Watson. FOURTH GRADE— Gladys Brock. Dorothy Brown, Vivian Chiles, Mildred Creighton, Mildred Holliday, Norma Holloway, Frances Jennings, . - •. Thelma Stroud*, Grady Strom, Helen Willis, Leona York. FIFTH GRADE— Douglass Bradley, Natalie Brown, Ella Bradley Faulkner, Elizabeth Fooshe, Lois Freeland, Betty Fuller, r Henrietta Gilbert, Selma Rush, Virginia Wilkins. SIXTH GRADE— Aurelia Caudle, Maggie Franklin, Sam Mattison, Jim N. Workman. SEVENTH GRADE— Billie Henderson, Margaret Holloway, Marion Moore, Herbert Sturkey. EIGHTH GRADE— Vivian Jaynes, C. L. Williams. v NINTH GRADE— Andrew Henderson, William Fooshe, Rebecca Drucker, Mary Sue Coleman, Elizabeth Brown. TENTH GRADE— Lura Gilchrist, Marie Reames, Annie Laurie Sturkey. ELEVENTH GRADE— Alma Faulkner, Gladys Price, Sara Louise Smith, Claude Workman. HONORABLE MENTION— Ninth Grade— Elizabeth Harris, Trula Winn. Requirements for Honor Roll: 1. General average of A or 90. 2. Not less than A or 90 on con duct. 3. No failures or conditions. 4. No unexcused absences.. No tardies. 5. Not more than two sickness absences. Notice To Old Soldiers and Widow: I have received a voucher for $952.00, the same being the last payment on 1933 pension. These checks have been made and will be paid at the bank Friday or Sat urday. Those who are accustomed to coming to my office for them can get same at that time. To those who receive theirs by mail, Very respectfully, W. L. AUSTIN, Director. J. FRANK MATTISON, Probate Judge, McCormick County, S, C.. The ladies of Parksville W. M. S. will sell oyster stew at the Com munity House of Parksville on th© | evening of December 5th, begih- ning at 7 o’clock. The public is invited. X Birthday Dinner For Mrs. A. V. Morgan A very enjoyable event of the season took place at the attractive home of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Morgan, of Parksville on Sunday, November 26th, when six of the nine living children, grandchildren and one great-grandchild, two months old, gathered there to celebrate the sixty-sixth birthday of Mrs. Mor gan. After the serving of a bountiful dinner, the children presented their mother with many useful and attractive gifts.. Those enjoying the happy occa sion: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cushman of Aiken, S. C.; Mr. #nd Mrs. Evan Morgan and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burton, Jr.,‘ and Billy, Jrl, from Augusta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morgan and children from Americus, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan and children and Mr. Clyde Morgan from Parksville. >■ 1 x t Plum Branch W. M. U. . * Sponsors Apron Party The women of Plum Branch community were delightfully enter tained at an apron party in the home of Mrs. J. L. Bracknell on Friday afternboh. This hospitable home was even more inviting than usual on this occasion. Mrs. Bracknell, assisted by her daughter, Miss Louise, greeted the guests as they entered. Each guest left an apron containing a silver offering and received in return a souvenir apron bearing a number by which they found their partners for a flower contest which followed. After several games and stunts a mock literary society meeting was held. It is needless to say muds originality and humor were dis played by those taking part on the program. A delicious salad course was served with cpffee and mints. A committee from the W. M. U. as sisted the hostess in preparing and serving refreshments. A nice sum was given by those present to be used in “fixing up* the parsonage. GREENWOOD, S. C. THURS., FRL, NOV. 29th, 30th Richard Cromwell, Charles Bickford, Judieth Allen in “THIS DAY AND AGE” SATURDAY, DEC. 1st Buck Jones in “CALIFORNIA TRAIL” MON., TUBS., DEC. 3rd, 4th Sally Ellers, Norman Foster, Ralph Morgan in Kathleen Norris’ “WALLS OF GOLD” WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5th Carole Lombard, Gene Ray mond in “BRIEF MOMENT” same will be mailed to you in or-, tals to all newspapers in your dis- der that you get yours at the same trict. time. THURS., FRL, DEC. 6th, 7th Bing Crosby in “TOO MUCH HARMONY”