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TSUI TO OUS8KLVX8, OUB NKI6HB0BS, OUS COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. rhirty-Third Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1934 Four Pa^es Court To Convene Here Next Monday JUDGE T. S. SEASE OF SPARTAN BURG TO PRESIDE OVER The October term of Sessions Court for McCormick County will convene in the court house here next Monday morning, October 1st, at 10 o’clock, with Honorable T. S. Sease, of Spartanburg, presiding. New cases are given as follows: The State Vs. Jay Patton, charge, assault and Jjattery with intent to kUl. The State vs. James Freeman, charge, assault and battery by shooting. Cases for trial now on Sessions Docket are: The State vs. Willie Johnson, in dictment, murder. The State vs. Robert Colter, in dictment, assault and battery with intent to km. — x Rehoboth News % Mr. and Mrs. Strom Culbreath and sons spent the week end in Augusta with Mrs. Culbreath’s sister, Mrs. Whitfield. Mr. Whit field is manager of one of the Belk Stores. Mrs. Kathryn Hughey, the eldest lady in our community, celebrated her 88th birthday last Sunday. A few relatives spent the day with her, but none of her children that are away got there. Mrs. Hughey’s gentle nature is an inspiration to all who come in contact with her noblp life. We all wish her many happy returns of the day, and .God's richest blessings. Pastor Gurley preached a fine sermon Sunday afternoon, after which church fellowship was ex tended to our four new members, Misses Thelma and Janie Gilchrist, and Hafold Winn and Walter Cul- brQ&titi* Mrs. Roy Harling «nd. children are visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie Gilchrist. The W. M. S. will meet in the home of Mrs. H. TC. Freeland Fri day afternoon^at 3:80. A large at tendance is requested by the presi dent, Mrs. J. P. Talbert. Glad to have Mr. nand Mrs. Mar ion Winn, also Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist and daughters worship with us Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ethan White has been on the sick list for a few days. Hope she will soon be well again. Mrs. Lula Freeland has recently enjoyed a most pleasant stay with her sister, Mrs. F. L. Timmerman, Jr., in the Pleasant 'Lane section. OPERA HOUSE •ABBEVILLE, S. C. Thursday, Sept. 27th, Pat Paterson, Nils Asther, Herbert Mundin and Harry Green in “LOVE TIME” Friday, Sept. 28th, Only, Madge Evans, Otto Kruger, Una Merkel and Ted Healy ’ in •ff “PARIS INTERLUDE Saturday, Sept. 29th, Only, : Tim McCoy and Evelyn Knapp in “POLICE CAR 17” Mon.-Tues., Oct. 1st-2nd Bing Crosby and Miriam Hopkins in “SHE LOVES ME NOT” Wed.-Thurs., Oct. 3rd-4th. ranet Gaynor, Lew Ayres, Ned Sparks and Walter Connolly in “SERVANTS’ ENTRANCE” This is Janet Gaynor’s new- ;st picture. Don’t miss it. Shows—3:15, 7:15 and 9:00 ar Regular Tax Ex emption Certificates Have Arrived This is to advise that Regular Tax Exemption Certificates have arrived for those farmers on whose land cotton was grown during all or part of the years of the base period, which is 1928 to 1932 in clusive. . Those farmers who did not gin on an Interim Certificate may ob tain their Regular Certificates by calling at the office of Mr. W. W. Keown, Jr., at any time. Those who used an Interim Certificate, may call for their Regular Certifi cates after the Interims have been taken up from the ginner who gin ned their cotton on the Interim Certificate. Practically all of the gins on which Interims have been issued have now been cleared. Farmers on whose land cotton was not grown during the base period, but who planted cotton on that farm in 1933 or 1934 for the first time since 1927, cannot get their Tax Exemption Certificates until we receive them from the State Allotment Board. They will be notified when these Certificates are received. E. L. ROGERS, County Agent. McCormick, S. C. X Mt. Carmel News (Too Late For Last Week.) Mrs. Carrie Tarrant, Mrs. Ida Black, Mrs. Carrie Connor and Mrs. Hunter McKinney attended the meeting of the Group Conference of the Presbyterian Churches at Calhoun Falls on Tuesday. • Mr. and Mrs. William Parker and baby were business visitors in Mt. Carmel Monday. Miss Carolyn Tarrant of Green wood is the charming guest of Miss Gladys Scott 1 . Mrs. W. H. Horton was a visitor in McCormick Saturday. Mrs. Mabel Brown was a business visitor in McCormick Thursday. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam and Miss Sara Curtis attended the Group Confer ence at Calhoun Falls Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Russell and daughter, Elizabeth, of Augusta visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boyd Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Clara Majette, Mrs. George Peel and Miss Virginia Majette are charming guests of Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin. Mrs. J. W. Morrah returned home last Friday from a pleasant visit to Greenville and Anderson. Mr. J. F. Sutherland returned home Sabbath from a pleasant visit to Anderson. Dr. and Mrs. Sam Reid of Mc Cormick were seeing friends here one afternoon last week. Mrs. Fred LeRoy and children of Memphis, Tenn., visited her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Boyd, one day last week. Mrs. Abner Lyon of McCormick was a recent visitor of Mrs. Mary Smith. MT. CARMEL, Sept/ 25^—Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Misses Sara Curtis, Gladys Scott, Carolyn Tarrant and Alice Wells spent Monday night in Anderson. Mrs. Inman Griffin and pretty little daughter, Louise, of Americus, Ga., are charming guests of Mrs. Carrie Connor and family. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam and Miss Sara Curtis were McCormick visitors last Saturday evening at the Holly wood Picture Show. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Marchant and family of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Harris of Anderson enjoyed a very pleasant day with Mrs. J. W. Morrah Sabbath. Misses Gladys Scott, Carolyn Tarrant and Miss Georgia Mars were McCormick visitors Tuesday. - Mr. Jordan Dean has accepted a very promising position on the faculty of the Castle Heights Mili tary Academy, Lebanon, Tenn., and left a few days ago to assume his duties as professor of languages there. Mr. Dean won a scholarship in Vanderbilt University during his senior year at Wofford College and spent last year specializing ‘in languages at that university. Mt. Carmel feels justly proud of him and many friends wish for him the best of luck in his new home. Bordeaux News •^he H. D. Club met on Wednes day afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. G. Mitchell. Officers for the year were elected and plans made for the District Council meeting that is to be held here October 27. After the business part of the pro gram was finished, Mrs. Mitchell served jello with whipped cream and caramel cake. Mrs. J. B. Harmon returned home Friday from Atlanta, after spending several weeks with rela tives. Mrs. G. W. Cade and Mrs. Ann Moore dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lindley Sunday. Mrs. S. C. Cade, Messrs. Albert and Clifford Cade were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mitchell Friday. Mr. W. D. Morrah, Miss Katrina Morrah and Mrs. W. G. Mitchell had supper with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cade Saturday night. Messrs. S. T. Link and Irskine Link spent Sunday with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Link and family. Mrs. S. C. Cade and Mr. Clifford Cade were McCormick visitors Tuesday. txr Plum Branch News Mrs. Annie Sturkey and Messrs. M. N. and R. J. Sturkey, Jr., left Monday for Salters Depot where they will enjoy a visit to Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Covington. Mrs. Clarence Williams and little daughter, Betty, and Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Colljier, Jr., of Greenwood were spend the day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cole man on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Ridlehoover visited Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ridle hoover in Augusta the past week end. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burkhalter, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Mathenney, Miss Lucille Burkhalter, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ridlehoover of Augusta and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Parks, Jr., of McCormick visited Miss Maggie Lou Parks Sunday. Friends of Miss Parks will be glad to know that she is improving some at this time. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lyon, Jr., of Augusta visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lyon, the past week end. Recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Mary H. Lyon were Mrs. Anna Fields and Mrs. Della Maugham of Augusta. Mrs. O. L. Orr and little grand daughter, Betty Jean, are visiting relatives in Mill Spring, N. C., this week. Mr. James King left the past week to resume his studies at Carolina for the next year. Friends of Mrs. Susannah Willis are sorry to know that she con tinues ill at her home. We are hoping she may soon be better. x Tax Collector Urged To Collect Delinquent Taxes J. T. Fcoshe, Tax Collector, Mc Cormick County, received the fol lowing letter on September 18, 1934, from A. J. Beattie, Comp troller General, Columbia: “We have had little to say in re cent months regarding the collec tion of delinquent taxes. “Conditions have been such that pressure along this line was not advisable. However, the financial condition throughout the State due to improved prices for farm prod ucts has greatly improved. “I am, therefore, calling upon you to proceed with the collection of delinquent taxes in your hands while the people are in position to pay. The obligations against these collections in many instances have been long standing, and while the State and sub-divisions have been lenient in the matter of col lection, a day of settlement must be reached. “I would suggest, therefore, that you do not longer delay in this matter. “Yours very truly, “A. J. BEATTIE, “Comptroller General.” Bethany H. D. Club Holds Meeting Bethany H. D. Club held its meeting on September 3rd. Pro gram: Lord’s prayer in unison. Song, “America the Beautiful.” Reading, “A message by Mrs. Hill,” by Mrs. A. W. Coleman. All the officers were re-elect ed, as follows: Mrs. M. G. Rush, president. / Miss Emmie Sheppard, vice- president. Mrs. A. W. Coleman, secretary and treasurer. Bulletins on meat and meat cookery were distributed. Our October demonstration will be on cheese making. I believe Mrs. Stallworth said a gallon of sweet milk would make 3-4 pound of cheese. She will give you the cheese that afternoon, but it will not be ripe enough to eat for a month, and should be saved for three months. All members and non-members who care to see this demonstration are invited to come, regardless of whether you live in this community or not. Our meeting begins at 2:30 p. m., on the first Monday in October. Doubtless our agent would make cheese for all who bring 1-2 gallon of sweet milk. We are to have some dandy dem onstrations this winter, so why not take advantage of this to help us live an abundant life? Reporter. x 778 Bales Cotton Ginned To Sept. 16 In McCormick County Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick. COTTON: Census report shows that there were 778 bales of cotton ginned in^McCormick County from the crop of 1934 prior to September 16, 1934, as compared with 899 bales ginned to September 16, 1933, crop of 1933. Very respectfully, JAMES E. BELL, Special Agent. Sept. 26, 1934. x “Dixie Blackbird Minstrel” Here On November 1st The ladies of the Baptist Church are announcing that “Dixie Black bird Minstrel,” a Wayne P. Sewell Musical Comedy, will be presented at the school auditorium here Thursday night, November 1, 1934. Since Supt. Watson has stated that he is offering the churches and civic organizations only one opportunity each to use the audi torium this school year, the ladies are soliciting the co-operation of everyone in making this one*and only one performance to be spon sored by the Baptist church, a big success. They are concentrating every ef fort on this one project for helping to raise funds to meet the parson age indebtedness and all assistance in this matter will be greatly ap preciated. v McCormick Hi^h School News > The Junior Class of the McCor mick High School held its first meeting Monday, September 24. 1934. The following officers were j elected: I President, Rebecca Drucker. Vice-president, Elizabeth Talbert. Secretary and Treasurer, William Fooshe. Reporter, Mary Sue Coleman. After the election of officers a class meeting was called for the purpose of making plans to raise funds for the Junior-Senior recep tion. We earnestly request the [co-operation of our friends to aid us in making our plan a success. 1 Reporter. t Fourth Quarterly Conference At Plum Branch Sept. 29 Our Fourth Quarterly Confer ence mefets Saturday, September 29th, at Saint Paul Methodist Church in Plum Branch. Let all the officials be there with a good report. The services begin at eleven o’clock. Dinner will be served. Let us all come to this meeting to give an account of our stewardship. Brother C. E. Peele will preach for us and then hold the confer ence. “Let us give, to the Lord accord ingly as he has prospered us.” There will be services in our church Sunday morning at 11:30. C. WILBUR BROCKWELL, Pastor. — X ! Remaining Adjust ment Money Due On Cotton In Only One Payment A total of $72,500,000 will be paid to cotton producers in a combined adiustment-parity payment begin ning in October, the Agricultural Adjustment Administration has announced, though the parity pay ment was not scheduled for distri bution until December. “Payment of the second and third installments due under the cotton contracts was combined in order that the distribution of the payments to the interested parties might be more easily and more promptly effectuated”, C. A. Cobb, chief of the cotton production sec tion said. Mr. Cobb pointed out that the tenants and share croppers had an interest in the “parity” payment and that to delay the payment in to December, the usual season for many tenants and renters to move to other farms, would cause un necessary complications. The first installment was one half of the rental payment, with the second payment to be the re mainder of the rental. The third installment is a parity payment, calculated on the basis of one cent a pound on the estimated share of each farmer’s average past produc tion which enters domestic con sumption. South Carolina’s cotton growers’ share of the total estimated 1934 benefits is $6,960,338 of which $2,- 548,211 was paid to September 14. This leaves $4,402,127 to come in the combined adjustment-parity payment. x State’s Cotton Good Of Grade And Staple CLEMSON COLLEGE, Sept. 22.— Timely reports on the quality of South Carolina’s cotton crop are being issued again this season by the Division of Cotton Marketing of the United States Department of Agriculture in co-operation with the Department of Agricultural Economics of the South Carolina Experiment Station. The first report for this state, re leased on September 15 and includ ing all cottons classed through September 12, shows that 74.4 per cent of Ihe cotton classed was 15-16 inch or longer in staple. The cor responding proportion of 15-16 inch and longer cotton classed in the United States as a whole was 44.0 per cent. Like figures for all grades show that White, Middling and above comprised 43.6 per cent of South Carolina’s cotton and 29.8 per cent of the United States cot ton. The percentages of cotton tenderable on futures contracts, according to Section Five of the United States Cotton Futures Act, was 99.9 for South Carolina and 91.8 for the United States. “Subsequent reports will be cu mulative as well as current and will be issued weekly during the gin ning season”, says Harry A. White, assistant economist of the Station. “Additional reports will be issued monthly, or by other convenient periods, and will cover all cotton Dowtin H. D. Club Holds Meeting The Dowtin Home Demonstra tion Club met with Mrs. R. L. Dow tin on September 4th, with a full attendance. After Scripture read ing and prayer by the president. Mrs. R. L. Dowtin, the club sang “America the Beautiful.” Since this was the final meeting of the club year, new officers were elected, as follows: President, Mrs. P. W. Roper. Vice-President, Mrs. J. C. Dowtin. Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Annie Chiles. Mrs. Stallworth then outlined the work for the new year, the first project of which will be taken up next month. At this time she will demonstrate the making of cheese at the home of Mrs. T. A. Dowtin. An interesting article, “All Our Lives are Building Stones,” was read by Miss Maude Dowtin. As a climax to the afternoon’s enjoyment, outdoor games were played, led by Mrs. Stallworth and Miss Alice Talbert. The hostess served delicious re freshments, consisting of ice cream and cake. She was assisted by Miss Maude Dowtin, Lucretia Roper and Hallie Dowtin. Reporter. T Governor Urges Support Of F. H. A. CHARLESTON, Sept. 24.—Law rence M. Pinckney, state director of the Federal Housing adminis tration, made public Saturday a proclamation by Governor Ibra C. Blackwood urging the public to take advantage of the home bet terment features of this agency. The Governor’s proclamation follows: WHEREAS, the National Housing Act, through the Federal Housing Administration, has made it pos sible for the owner of real proper ty to: Better the living conditions of his family, Increase the efficiency of his business. Protect and safeguard his in vestments, Stimulate the morale and work manship of his employees, Improve the standards and civic pride of his community, NOW, THEREFORE, Be it known that plans have been perfected for launching a Better Housing Pro gram in South Carolina, the pur pose of which is to stimulate re pairs, alterations and improve ments to homes, business and farm properties. In this worthy ancl vital movement, made possible by the National Housing Act, we urge that every owner of real property act at once. Every property own- ar who puts men to work and creates a demand for building ma terials and services will find him self repaid many times in personal., as well as community benefits. Your participation in the Better Housing Program means better business, better surroundings and better living for every citizen of this State. Every Bank, Building & Loan Association and other fi nancial institution, should co-cp- erate to the fullest extent to carry out this program. The opportunity and the challenge are yours! I call upon you to act. Signed: I. C. BLACKWOOD, Governor. Notice, Business License Due Business License will be due and payable at the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of October. Last day for payment will be No vember 1st. After the first day of November collection of all de linquent license will be made to the Chief of Police and a penalty will be added. J. O. PATTERSON, City Clerk. McCormick, S. C. ginned through the main divisions of the season.”