McCormick messenger. (McCormick, S.C.) 1902-current, January 18, 1934, Image 1
TRUE TO OURSELVXS, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD.
Thirty-Secotad Year
Established June 5, 1902
McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, January 18, 1934
Four Pages
Letter To Farmers
* ^
Whose Cotton Option
Checks Have Arrived
County Agent E. L. Rogers has
issued the following letter of in
structions to farmers whose cotton
option checks have arrived:
Dear sir: Your cotton option
Mr. J. H. Price a
Dies Tuesday
KeJioboth IN'ews
Ml. Carmel News
Several from this roction attend- Miss Reba Wells of Anderson was
— cd and enjoyed a kitchen shower called heme last week by the ill-
Mr. Joseph Han:well Price, 79, eriven by Mesdames Ethan White ness of her father, Mr. S. D. Wells,
died at his home here Tuesday anc j jj m. Freeland in honpr of a We are glad to say he has about
afternoon after a brief illness. Mr. recent bride, Mrs. Carroll Winn, recovered and is able to be out
Price had been a lifelong member The hostesses, both possess fun and again.
of the Methodist Church. He comes friendliness that radiated through-! Mrs. Cecil Gilliam was a recent
from one of the pioneer families ou ^ entire entertainment. The visitor in McCormick.
of this section . his parents being bride was never lovelier in tans,} Miss Beffie Hester of Anderson
check is here. If you are owner of the late Abram Price and Mrs. brown and red that is becoming visited in Mt. Carmel a day or two
the land, managing share-tenant Permelia Beatty Price. to her brunette beauty. The bride last week.
or cash renter (pay in cash or cot
ton) it will be necessary for you to
sign a 1934-35 Cotton Reduction
Contract before I can deliver the
check. Share-croppers are not re
quired to sign this contract.
If other parties are interested in
yourxheek, please bring them with
Mr. Price was a keen observer
of and took considerable interest
in local and national affairs. He
was a substantial farmer and made
a success of his occupation. He was
a quiet, unassuming man, always
ready to render a service to those
in need.-
3TOU or them send a written! He , s survlTed by his wldoWi Mrs ,
order. Ifjfou Me no a p- | p a ^ ie D eason price; two sons, Mr.
Samuel Price of McCormick, and
Mr. Austin Price of Union; one
brother, Mr. Thomas J. Price,
treasurer i,of McCormick County,
and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted
at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
from the McCormick Methodist
to bring the carbon copy of your
contract signed by your committee
man when you call for your check.
Those who are not notified need
not call for check.
Community Committemen:
E. C. Jefferson, Meriwether, S. C.
W. P. Parks, Jr., Parksville, S. C.
C. E. Wilkie, Plum Branch, S. C., Church by the pastor, the Rev.
E. M. Morgan, Plum Branch, S.C. D - w - KeUer . assisted by Dr. S. W.
E. R. White, Plum Branch, S. C. R eW, Pastor of McCormick A. R. P.
Church, and Dr. D. V. Cason, pas
tor of McCormick Baptist Church,
and interment made in the Deason
graveyard near here.
Pallbearers were Messrs. J. C.
.Jack Gable, Troy, S. C.
Ernest Hanvey, Troy, S. C.
J. B. Walker, McCormick, S. C.
L. L. Hester, tyt. Carmel'S. C.
J. M. Hemminger, Willington, S. C
W. D. Morrah, Troy, S. C.
Brown, W. B. Quarles, D. M. Bul-
E. C. Cheatham, McCormick, S/C. lock, J. F. Mattison, J. O. Williams
and D. P. McCain.
J. S. Strom, funeral director, in
charge.
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Cotton Seed Showing
Low Germination,
Says J. Roy Jones
i <r
“Cotton seed this season are
showing a very low germination
according to tests made by the de-
Sh4riff W. T. Strcm on Tuesday partment of agriculture”,. J. Roy-
arrested Jim MbKie, colored, at his Jones, commissioner, stated Fri-
P. J. Dowtin, McCormick, S. C.
R. T. Mayson, McCormick, S. C.
County Committee:
W. L. White, Chairman,
H. M. Freeland,
T. M. Henderson.
This committee does not make
out contracts.
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Sheriff Finds Mule;
Arrests Colored Man
was seated with her mother-in-
law, Mrs. R. M. Winn. First, the
guests were asked to embroider tea
napkins in various kitchen utensils.
The judges decided Mrs. J. A. Self
did the best embroidery. While the
judges were out, a contest was en
joyed. The gifts were offered in a
very unique way. Mrs. White and
Mrs. Rice came in dragging a huge
box brimming full of gifts. Mrs.
Rice acted as auctioneer. She sold Anderson
Miss Lyon of Lander College and
Mr. Theodore Tarrant of C. C. C.
Camp at Blaney were social visitors
in Mt. Carmel Sabbath afternoon.
Mrs. W. H. Horton was a visitor
in McCormick last Friday.
Mr. James F. Sutherland re
turned home last week from an
extended visit to Rock Hill and
Anderson, but left Mt. Carmel
Monday to spend some time in
the gifts to the highest bidder, who
naturally proved to be the one who
owned the article sold. The bidding
ran wildly at times, going up to
$50.00. Last, but not least, delicious
ambrosia and cake were served by
the hostesses and several young
ladies. About thirty ladies enjoyed
the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Winn
are a popular as well as happy
young couple. This is the third
shower for them. They are at home
in their attractive apartment in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M.
Winn in Plum Branch.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Winn are
doing light housekeeping now in
their apartment in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney
spent the past week-end with his
mother and family near McCor
mick.
Messrs. H. O. Watson, W. H. Hes
ter and J* J. White were business
visitors Monday afternoon in Mc
Cormick.
Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin was called
to Calhoun Falls last week by the
illness of Mrs. W. T. Mauldin.
Mrs. D. J. McAllister, Mrs. R. J.
McAllister and Mrs. Hunter Mc
Kinney were McCormick visitors
Monday morning.
It will be very gratifying to the
many friends of Miss Gladys Scott
(Miss McCormick), to know that
she has been active in every religi
ous activity since she taught school
here before her marriage. Our loss
is Plum Branch’s gain.
Miss Truler Winn and Mr*. Carl
Winn are spending several days in
Charlotte, N. C., with relatives.
Mrs. Lewis Winn is improving,
after spending some time with her
mother, Mrs. W. P. Culbreath. She
had lots of community callers Sun-
home about three miles from Me- ' day. “Several hundred samples 3ay afternoon.
Cormick on charge of stealing a' have been sent in for germination
mule and -delivered lidKaevand -a and results are alarming. Of the
mule found near McKie’s home to large number of samples already
Sheriff HarHng of H4gefle3d *Coun- tested, oply about 17 per cent
ty. The mule is said to belong to showed a germination of 80 per
Mr. J. H. Reel of Edgefield, and cent or better and only 7 per cent
had been missing some two or showed a germination of 90 per
three weeks, during which time a cent or better”,
wide search had been made for it. 1 Mr. Jones said that ordinarily
Mr. Reel was In McCormick Sat- seed that show less than 85 per
urday and asked Sheriff Strom to cent germination would not be rec-
keep on a lookout for it in this ommended for planting. Tests
county. Sheriff Strom went to made this year show 30 per cent
work on a clue Monday afternoon, of samples germinated less than
finding the mule Tuesday, at 50 per cent; 48 per cent of samples
which time he took McKle and the less than 60 per cent; 66 per cent
mule in charge and delivered them of samples less than 70 per cent;
Mr. ^and Mrs. Hawthorne Banks. J she has been invited and urged to
Mrs. Winn will be very much participate in the Statewide Beau-
missed in this community where ty Contest to be held at Camden
on the 26th instant. This contest
promises all kinds of a good time
to the participants and the winner
will be given a delightful trip
North, and she will also compete
in the National Beauty Contest.
All can’t be winners, but all can
enjoy a good time. Here’s hoping
that Mt. Carmel’s “Miss McCor
mick” will carry off the honors,
and be Miss South J Carolina. Miss
Carolyn Tarrant of Greenwood will
accompany her to Camden.
Misses Gladys Scott and Caro
lyn Tarrant and Mr. Billy Miller
to the Edgefield sheriff.
OPERA HOUSE
ABBEVILLE. S. C.
THURSDAY, JAN. 18th
JEAN HARLOW
in
The BLONDE BOMBSHELL’
FRIDAY, JAN. 19£h, ONLY
RONALD COLEMAN
KAY FRANCIS
in
“CYNARA”
A 7 so ‘ Popeyc the. Sailor”
and 83 per cent of samples less
than 80 per cent.
Every farmer is advised to have
cotton seed they expect to plant
tested before time to plant. The
department of agriculture makes
this test without any charge for
the farmers of this state. At the
present time the seed laboratory
is running full capacity with a
germinator holding several hun
dred samples. Therefore, if farmers
wait until time to plant before sub
mitting samples, reports to them M’-* S. R Mo^-aane and Miss Co
may be delayed and they will not ra Moragne visited Mr. and Mrs.
Miss A. L. Morgan enjoyed an
afternoon last week with Mrs. Su-
die Miner. She was in her usual
cheerful humor. She always meets
her friends with a smile, whether
she feels well or not.
Mrs. E. M. Morgan enjoyed a
shower at the home of Mrs. J. L.
Bracknell Thursday afternoon,
given by the Plum Branch W. M. S.
It was a beautiful entertainment.
Many beautiful and useful gifts
were presented to the honoree,
Mrs. Carroll Winn. A salad course
was served.
Sunday being the first preaching
day in the New Year, Pastor Gurley
preached a very appropriate New
Year sermon. Glad to say our
church begins the New Year by
paying the pastor up in full for
1933, counting in ■& gift from the
pastor and wife on the salary.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Byrd and
family visited Mr. and Mrs. T. B.
Culbreath last week-end.
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Bordeaux News
fiools
(January 22
Farm Allotment Is
Based On Domestic
Use of Cotton Crop
* # The opening qf McCormick Pub-
The individual “farm allotment”* lie Schools, which closed on Jan-
which Win be established for each uary 9th for a iod 0( a
farm brougnt under contract in
the 1934-35 cot.on adjustment pro- 0n account of an epidemic of
gram, will play an important part mea £les, was postponed .from yes-
in determining adjustment pay- terday. until Monday morning, Jan-
ments and should be thoroughly uary 22nd. It is hoped that by that
understood by all growers, accord- time the pupils who have suffereJ
ing to Mr. E. L Rogers, McCormick from measles will have sufficiently
County agricultural agent. ,
The allotment for each farm is recovered to go on with regular
43 per cent of the average annual £C hool work,
production of cotton on the farm ^ IX * —
Sh mV ItVs determined'ex- New Chance I S Given
actly by multiplying the average
annual number of acres in cotton
on the land in the farm during the;
years of this base period by 6he
average annual yield per acre dur
ing the same years, and then tak
ing 40 per cent of this total.
To Stabilize Cotton
Clemson College, Jan. 13. —The
contract* for reduction of the 1934
cotton acreage being offered this
month to South Carolina farmers
For example, if a grower had an is simply another effort by the
average of 40 acres in cotton for
the years of the base period, and
if his cotton land yielded an ‘av
erage of 200 pounds per acre dur-
Agricultural Adjustment Adminis
tration to allow cotton producers
of the South to help themselves,
says Cully A. Cobb, chief of the
ing this period, his average annual cotton section A. A. A., recalling
cotton production would total 8,000 j how farmers of the South in 193$
pounds. Forty per cent of this, or j helped themselves by plowing up
3,200 pounds, would be his “farm 10,400,000 acres equivalent to 4,400,-
of Greenwood spent Sabbath with
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott. Miss
Scott and Miss Tarrant have ac
cepted very promising positions in
Greenwood. This will be good news
to their many friends who wish
for them the “best of luck as they
enter the wide, wide world”.
Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin,
Mrs. Carrie Connor, Mrs. Hunter
McKinney and Mrs. W. H. Horton
were McCormick visitors Monday
afternoon.
Miss Juanita Curtis of McCor
mick spent the past weeje-end at
home.
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Farmers Urged To
Sign 1934 and 1935
Cotton Contracts
allotment”.
The farm allotment is set at 40
per cent of the annual production
to correspond with the percentage
of the national crop which it is
estimated was used in the United
States during the base period. This
40 per cent of the national crop
is the percentage upon which the
processing tax can be collected to
furnish funds for rental and parity
payments.
The cotton adjustment contracts
guarantee a “parity”- payment of
not less than one cent a pound on
the farm allotment. This means a
payment of at least one cent a
pound, or $5 a bale, on 40 per
cent of the past average production
of cotton on the farm. And this
payment is in addition to the rent
al payments and to the price the
grower gets for his cotton when
he markets it. The “parity” pay
ments automatically raise the
price of the grower’s lint by $5 a
bale for the amount of the crop
CATURDAY, JAN. 20th, Onlyj
WARNER GLAND
HEATHER ANGEL
in \
“CHARLIE CHANS
GREATEST CASE”
Alr^ News, Cartoon and
O t "7 GANG COMEDY
MON.. TUES., JAN. 22 and 23
MARIE DRESSLER
LIONEL ^ARRYMORE
in
“HER SWEETHEART”
From ':i'v Story
“Christopher Beas” #
WED., THURS., JAN. 21, 25|
»
MAX BAER
MYRNA LOT
WALTER HUfcTON
JACK DEMPSEY
And CARNERfi
in
‘THE CONQUERING SEX”
know scon enough that seed arc
rot suitable for planting.
Mr. Jones says that in many in
stances farmers have used seed
showing a germination of &3 per
cent or less by using more seed
than would ordinarily be used, but
such low germination indicates a
weak vita’ity.
The quality of seed is cf first im
portance and Mr. Jones says thai
every farmer should give careful
consideration to this.
In submitting samples for germ
ination, care should be taken to
get a representative sample. When
seed is in bulk, samples should be
taken frem the top, middle and
tottem and around the edge and
the roughly mixed and a sample
c'ravrn from this composite sample
t:n~ in for test. -When seed have
hcc:: sacked, a representative sam
ple should be drawn from each
sack and those samples thoroughly
mixed and a sample taken from
this composite sample. Not less
than half a pint of seed should be
sent in for germination.
A. L. Moragne in Augusta last
week. Miss Mildred Moragne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Moragne. returned home with them
for a few days’ visit.
Among those sick with measles
are Eula May Hoffman and Miss
Helen Lindley.
Mrs. J. T. Lindley has been quite
sick for the past two weeks.
A nice crowd attended the “sing
ing” at the home of Mr. and Mrs. per acre, depending upon the aver
County Agent E. L. Rogers hopes
that every cotton farmer in Mc
Cormick County, who is eligible to
do so, will sign the 1934-35 Cotton
Reduction Contract. Cotton farm
ers may rent to the Government
from 35 per cent to 45 per cent of
the 5-year average of the cotton
acreage planted on the farm that
he is working in 1934. This is de
termined by averaging the acreage
planted from the period 1928 to
1932 inclusive.
The county as a whole is ex
pected to average 40 per cent of
this base acreage. The Government
will pay from $3.50 to $18.00 rent
which equals the farm allotment,
above the market price when the
cotton is sold and regardless of
what that market price may be.
t\t
Cotton Sign-Up
Must Be Completed
Ely January 31 st
Clemson College, Jan. 15.—Fol
lowing the county and community
meetings and the organization and
instruction of local committees
last week for the 1934-35 cotton
reduction campaign, this week and
next week will be spent in actual
signing up of reduction contracts
by farmers, says R. W. Hamilton,
assistant to Director Long in
charge of campaign details.
Notice from Washington has
been received to complete the
sign-up work by January 31 so
so that rental checks may be sent
out to farmers in time to aid them
in financing their crop activities
this spring. Farmers are therefore
requested, says Mr. Hamilton, not
to wait for a visit from committee
men. It is not necessary for the
measuring of acres to be done be
fore or at time of signing the con
tracts.
“Many farmers are asking”, says
Mr. Hamilton, “how the man who
signs the contract will fare as com
pared with the farmer who does
not sign. The answer is unmistak
ably -clear in the words of Secre-
000 bales and received not only
liberal rental and option payments
for the cotton taken out of pro
duction but also received for the
crop double what would have been
the price.
“With this background of
achievement and this knowledge
of their own ability to improve
their economic conditions, it is be
lieved that the progressive growers
of the Soutji will welcome the new
opportunity further to stabilize the
cotton situation”, says Mr. Cobh.
“Many growers who secured the
loan of ten cents a pound on their
1933 cotton will of course sign the
reduction contract. This is a large
nucleus around which other pro
gressive producers may gather”.
“There are two alternatives for
Southern cotton growers”, says.
Director W. W. Long, commenting
on Mr. Cobb’s statements. “Either
the growers may co-operate and
receive better prices for the cotton
produced, or they may fail to co
operate and face the same disas
trous situation with which they
have had to contend in past years
of over - production. Since the
farmers themselves are to receive
the benefits directly, it is believed
that the movement cannot fail t*
meet with a wholehearted response
from them. And since all others
j prosper through agricultural pros
perity, the movemeqt should have
strong general public support.”
W. G. Mitchell Sunday night. A age yield for these 5 years. This
number of visitors was present, j campaign ends January 31st, and
Mrs. S. C. Cade, who has been every farmer is urged to get in
sick, is improving. i touch with his nearest local com- tary of Agriculture Wallace, whe
Mrs. G. W. Cade, Mrs. Frank mitteeman whose names are given states: the Secretary of Agrculturc
Hodges, Mrs. R. F. South and Mrs. elsewhere in this issue. , intends that producers signing
W. G. Mitchell were business visi- All farmers who borrowed ten contracts shall fare better than
tors in McCormick Tuesday after- cents per pound on their ware- those who do not All the powers
noon. house receipts last fall* pledged granted under the Agricultural
Mr. W. D. Morrah, Misses Ka- themselves to sign this contract, as Adjustment Act will be used to
trina, Mary Ellen and Billy Morrah, well as those who borrowed four accomplish this end,”
Miss Henrietta Brown and Mrs. cents on * their options. As it is
W. G. Mitchell were visitors to Mr. necessary that this campaign be man and have hie 5-year r.vcva::
and Mrs. G. W. Cade last Saturday completed by the end of this yield and acreage worked o it c .
night. month, it would make it much fore hand. For further irTcrr-Ja-
Miss Sallie Lou Cade spent Sun- easier if every farmer would co- tion, see the county agent or c.o...
day night with Mrs. S. C. Cade. operate by seeing his committee- mitteeman.
GREENWOOD, S. C.
THURS., FRL, JAN. 18, 19
“GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933”
with
Ruby Keeler—Dick Powell
Ginger Rogers—Joan Blondell
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
TIM McCOY
in
“DARING DANGER”
SAT. NITE, JAN. 20, at 10:45
“BUREAU OF
MISSING PERSONS’’
with
Bette Davis—Pat O’Brien
Lewis Stone—Glenda Farrell
MON., TUES., JAN. 22 and 23
CLARA BOW
in
“HOOPLA”
With Richard Cromwell
Preston Foster — Herbert
Mundin—Minna Gombell
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24
“HELL and HIGH WATER’
with
Lichr.d Arltn—Judith A:'*