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\ \ Thursday, November 22, 1934 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA '»*'*£*;* *• -V GALLANT-BELK COMPANY GREENWOOD’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE HOME OF BETTER VALUES Begin now to have your toys and Christmas items laid away. ~ - A For a small down payment we will lay aside any item in our store for you and you can make a small payment on same at any time that suits you or pay balance when you get the item. This lay away plan is not only for your conve nience in making the selection of your Christmas toys and gifts early, but is also offered you for use on any item in our store_JLadies’ Ready-to-Wear, Coats, Dresses, Shoes; Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shoes, etc. ! \ \ , i Free parking space to rear of our store. Shower For Mrs. LaGroon Mrs. Walker F. LaGroon, a re cent bride, was honored on Tues day afternoon, November 13th, with a “miscellaneous shower” given by Mrs. W. R. McNeill and Miss Mil dred McNeill. The shower was held at the home of Miss Mildred McNeill, a color scheme of yellow and white being carried out in fall flowers through out the house. j After enjoying several games and J contests as well as violin music by Miss McNeill the guests were in vited into the dining room where sandwiches, cake and hot chocolate were served. | Just as the guests finished eat ing, little Billy McNeill entered the 1 room pulling his little wagon load ed with gifts which he presented to Mrs. LaGroon as “Dessert.” The afternoon was enjoyed very much by all present, Mrs. LaGroon receiving many useful and beauti ful gifts. -±Xi- GALLANT-BELK GREENWOOD’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY GREENWOOD, S. C. THE HOME OF BETTER VALUES Birthday Dinner On Sunday morning, November 11, a large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. J. B. Jennings, Sr., to celebrate his 73rd birthday. The morning was enjoyably spent with hand shakes and welcoming of relatives and friends and the presenting of gifts. At noon, all gathered around a well filled out door table and en joyed a very delicious dinner of vegetables, meats, salads, pies, cakes, etc. In the afternoon all assembled around the firesides and joined in the joyful conversations. Mr. Jennings is the father of three sons and two daughters, all of whom were present. Twenty- two of his twenty-eight grandchil dren were present. This was indeed an enjoyable day, but it passed much too soon for all present. One Present. Ends a Cold SOONER 'ei&ani in'* mm PROVED BY 2 GENERATIONS The Woman’s Christian Temper ance Union will meet at the home of Mrs. J. W. Wilkins Friday after noon, November 23rd, at 3:30 o’clock. All members are earnestly urged to attend. Mrs. Wilkins will have charge of the program. Mr. Wiley Coleman and friend, Mr. John Wheeler, spent the week end at home. About 75 of the boys from the C. C. Camp at Bradley were guests of the Hollywood Theatre at the show “Ready For Love” here Tuesday night. Mrs. W. C. Strom has returned home from a several weeks’ visit to relatives in Anniston, Ala., and Kansas City, Mo. to her home at Harlem, Ga., one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robinson of Atlanta are visiting relatives here. Mr. Arch Bradley and family from Ninety-Six visited relatives here Sunday. Judge and Mrs. J. F. Mattison and sons, Sam and James, spent Sunday with relatives at Ninety- Six Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. J White of Mt. Carmel are delighted that the latter is improving satis factorily, after an operation in the Veterans Hospital of Columbia. Mrs. White returned Sunday from Columbia. Hospital* and doctors have always used liquid laxatives. And the public is fast returning to laxatives in liquid form. Do you know the reasons? T he dose of a liquid laxative can be measured, Th« action can thus be regoisfed to suit individual need. It forms no habit; you need not take a “dooMa dose” a day or two later. A/ar mill n mild liquid laxative irritate the kf/Inrun. t he right dose of a liquid laxative bring* a more natural movement, and (here is no discomfort at the time, or afler t he wrong cathartic may often da Ht/tt* harm than good. A properly prepared liquid laxative tU. fialdweir* Syrup Pepsin brings safe relief from constipation, fi gently help* the average person's b/rwafs until nature restores them to ragoleritv tft Caldwell’s Syrup Pspsfn f# er» approver! liquid laxative tfhjnh mH druggists keep ready for uy# it mahaa an ideal family laxa- fWti affaetlve for all ages; and may ith gtvarr the youngest child. ; Mr. J. L. Kennedy and family from Grovetown, Ga., spent Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. S. C. Cade and son. Mr. Clif ford Cade, of Bordeaux were visi tors here Saturday. Messrs. J. W. Corley, Wm. R. Wat son and Wistar Harmon spent yes terday in Columbia on school busi ness. Rev. and Mrs. Muller R. Wingard of Greenwood were visitors here yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murray. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Talbert were visitors in Newberry the past Sun day. After spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Lillie Yarborough. Mrs. J. Porter Dillashaw returned Mrs. L. A. Jackson, Mr. Arthur Jackson and Misses Doris and Eleanor Jackson spent Sunday in McCormick with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Parks.—Abbeville Press and Ban ner, Nov. 19. x Lang-Blaes Friends here and elsewhere over the State will be interested in the announcement of the marriage of Miss Sara Kate Lang and Mr. William Nicholas Blaes, which oc curred on Saturday, November 10, 1934, in Baltimore, Md. Mrs.. Blaes is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lang, Jr., of Lincolnton, Ga. For several years she made her home in Mc Cormick. When she had graduated from the local high school she completed her education at the Georgia Teachers College in Ath ens, Ga. After teaching in the schools of Georgia for several years she accepted a position in Hamilton, Ohio, where she has lived for several years. Fox Film Spectacle ‘Caravan’, Brings 3 Big Musical Hits The new Fox Film musical spec tacle, “Caravan,” which runs at the Hollywood Theatre Friday and Saturday, November 23rd and 24th, introduces three gay song hits which already are gaining tre mendous popularity throughout the country. The score was especially written for the picture by Werner Richard Heymann, brought to Hollywood from Vienna for this assignment. Three musical numbers are featur ed: the romantic “Wine Song,” per formed both vocally and on the violin by Charles Boyer, continental star of “Caravan”; a bubbling and sprightly dance tune, “Ha-Cha- Cha,” and a high-spirited number titled “Happy, I Am Happy.” Other melodies were composed by Heymann to point the action of this romantic comedy, but these three ore the outstanding ‘ tunes. Erik Charell, famous European di rector, has used incidental music throughout. In addition to Boyer, the cast of ‘Caravan” is headed by Loretta Young and Jean Parker. HOLLYWOOD THEATRI McCORMICK, S. C. Friday, November 23rd, and Saturday, November 24th, Charles Boyer, Loretta Young and Jean Parker m “CARAVAN” A Lavish Musical Production Also Adventures of a Newsreel Cameraman “CONQUEST OF THE AIR” and A Magic Carpet of Movietone “LONDON MEDLEY” Monday, November 26th, and Tuesday, November 27th, Francis Lederer, Joan Bennett, Charlie Ruggles and Mary Boland in “PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS’ Rated as one of the best pictures for the month by the screen magazines. Also - j Popeye The Sailor in “THE TWO-ALARM FIRE” and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS COMING, NEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, November 30th, and December 1st, WILL ROGERS in “JUDGE PRIEST” Two Shows Friday starting at 7 P. M.; One Show Saturday, 7:30 P. M.; Two Shows Monday Start ing 7 P. M.; One Show Tuesday, 7:30 P. M. ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents. Experience Service Facilities Those are the important things in measuring the worth of a funeral director, and should be borne in mind when you have occasion to choose one DISTANCE IS NO HINDRANCE TO OUR SERVICE and there is no additional charge for service oat of town J. S. STROM Main Street McCormick, S. C. Lederer Charm Seen In Bundling Comedy, ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’ At last we’ve found out what the history books have been withhold ing from us, and what it was that ightened the long, cold and bitter winter evenings for our not always stern, harsh and forebearing Puri- an forefathers! It was the custom of bundling, he quaint, ingratiating and de- ightful form of courtship whose passing is much to be regretted by every loyal American, revived tem porarily in Paramount’s saucy little comedy, “The Pursuit of Happi ness,” starring Francis Lederer, and featuring Joan Bennett, Charlie previous American picture, but who already rates starring roles. At the outset of the picture, he is cast as one of the young Hes sians, who, history, tells us, were unwillingly conscripted into the service of his Majesty, King George III, in his war against the rebelling Colonies. When he gets here he learns that the colonists have declared their independence in a historic document that guarantees to every man, “the pursuit of happiness.” In his quaint fashion he interprets the phrase to mean “running after happiness,” and that so titillates his fancy that he straightaway deserts the Britishers to seek hap piness with the Colonists. Falls In Love His adventures begin when he is found hiding in the Kirkland hayloft, taken in by the family and falls in love with their blithe some daughter Prudence. Then despite jealous suitors and interferences, he becomes an apt student in the “bundling” art, progresses rapidly in her affection, even wins an appointment to the Colonial Army and, as the tale progresses merrily to its end, finds romance—and happiness—with the pretty Puritan. Joan Bennett, coupled in the romantic lead with Lederer, is lovely to look at and a delight to watch in her acting. Charlie Rug- Waiter Kingsford, who brings to life the snoopy, blue-nosed Squire Banks. With the capable direction of Alexander Hall and the graceful adaptation of J. P. McEvoy and Virginia Van Upp, Paramount has brought us a thoroughly delight ful and refreshing bit of entertain ment in “The Pursuit of Happi ness,” and something to makp us ponder on the advantages of hav ing lived in “the good old days.” X S. C. Workers Get 13 Million Boost Ruggles and Mary Boland, showing at the Hollywood Theatre Monday gles and Mary Boland, as her do 1 and Tuesday, November 26th and ting parents, cement their success- 27th. From Broadway Success Adapted from the recent Broad way success by Lawrence Langner and’ Armina Marshall, “The Pur ful combination even more secure ly by their acting in this picture. Barbara Barondess Excellent Then, lest we forget, there is lovely Barbara Barondess who gives a rare and heartening per- suit of Happiness” affords a tailor made role for the graceful good i formance as the “bound girl,” who After a wedding trip in the East j looks, appealing youth and style 1 just dotes on soldiers; Minor Wat- the couple will be at home at 583 0 f Lederer, the young Czech actor, | son, successful in his impersona- Main Street, Hamilton, Ohio. 'who has only been seen In one tion of the Virginia major, and COLUMBIA, Nov. 17.—J. Roy Jones, state commissioner of agri culture, commerce and industry, an nounced Thursday that total wages paid industrial employes in South Carolina during the fiscal year 1934 increased by $13,354,051. The Increase, * bringing the total payroll for the year to $67,695,588, accompanied a rise of $41,673,180 in the value of goods manufactured in the state. / Commissioner Jones said the value of state products grew from $234,753,890 to $276,427,070 during- the year and manufacturing plants ran on an average of 284 days or eight days more than in 1933. The statement showed that the capital stock of industries decreas ed by $3,858,881, or from $352,389,- 022 in 1933 to $348,530,141 this year. The annual value of some of the products turned out by larger in dustries in South Carolina was set forth by the commissioner as fol lows: Textiles, $203,905,794; electricity, $12,825,175; oil mills, $6,614,955; to bacco and cigars, $5,084,368; lum ber and timber, $4,878,024; and printing and publishing, $3,401,89&..