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^ % J: -i. '-.^p \ 1 » • *• ■ 'fz Christmas Recital By Music Department Of Pltim Branch School _ Mrs. E. M. Morgan,’ head of the music department of the Plum Branch Junior High School, will present her class in a Christmas recital in the school auditorium Tuesday evenihg, December 18th, beginning at ^:30 o’clock. The curtain; rises on Mrs. Santa Claus finishing the last of ths Christmas toy} for her husband to distribute. Suddenly the elves come bring- ing Old Santa Hn ill. Finding that he is unable tb go on his rounds Mrs. Santa caHs Uncle Sam in for consultation, j He decides to have all the children • come to Santa’s house this year. When they are summoned, they perform for him, each in his own turn. Those who will take part are as follows: Evelyn Winn, 1 Edna Miner, Bernice White, . Sara Frances White, Millard Crawford, Carolyn Freeland, Bobbie Banks, Billy Banks, Lucile Brown, Margaret Bracknell, Mable Winn, ; ( . Carolyn -Rice, ■ .. Catherine-Wells, Emmabel King, Ralph Marshall Winn, Mary Ellen Pratt, Gladys;. Winn, Sudie Whjte, Mable Freeland, Amanda Collier, N Helen White, Mary Emma Jennings, Jane| Seigler. . -txt — J Corps IP as Openings i —■ and The Station, Sa authorized service in Hbrth and January, it FUgan. With a men, only a ted from stitutions he accepted. ie Corps Recruiting .nnah, Ga., has been accept applicants for e Marine Corps from itii Carolina, Georgia during December and ahnounoed by^ Major of obtaining the best lose who have gradu- :h school or from in higher learning will Parents’ consent for those who have not reached their majority, and character reference are required) Young men who desire service in the Marine iorps will receive ap plication blanks upon request. /r OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. Thurs.-Pfi., Dec. 13th-l«h James t)ur.n. Alice Faye Durant and Mitchell in i “3G3 Nights In Hollywood” Saturday, December 15, Only, Fighting Buck Jones in “SHADOW RANCH” Saturday Night at 10:39 Constance Bennett in JTCAST LADY” Mon.-Tnes., Dec. 17th-18th, James Cagney, Gloria Stuart and Pat O’Brien in “HERE COMES THE NAVY” Wed.-Thurs., Dec. 19th-20th,‘ Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler. Joan Blondell, Guy Bibbee, Zasu Pitts and Hugh Herbert In “DAMES” Shows—3:15; 7:15 and 9:00 McCormick County ERA Is Proud Of Its Community Garden — 1 ■ % The McCormick County Emer gency Relief Administration is very proud of its community garden. Approximately sixty acres have been under cultivation and relief workers have done unusually well considering the drought. To date 74,049 cans of vegetables have been put out by relief work ers for relief clients. These vege tables consist of string beans, com, squash, peas, sweet potatoes, tur nip salad, lima beans, tomatoes, soup mixture and okra. In addition to the above the local administration has distributed through their warehouse to relief clients the following articles pro duced in their relief garden: 75 lbs. of cucumbers, 579 pounds of squash, 1,040 poupds lima beans, 648 pounds turnip salad., 15,960 pounds potatoes, 1,900 pounds sweet pota toes (banked for seed), 13,600 po tato plants, 450 tomato plants, l,r 650 cabbage plants and 118 dozqn ears of com. . * “It has always been our desire to serve the relief program so as to make it as successful as possible to all of those concerned”. Dr. C. K. Epting, administrator, says. “We believe that , our gardening pro gram has been highly a desirable one and that it. has been helpful to the relief clients in. our coun- ty” ... *7. V -r-r r— t • » % I ^ Farm Adjustment News BRIEF NOTES OF AAA ACTIVI TIES TOWARD BETTER AGRI CULTURAL CONDITIONS Disbursement of the second in stallment checks, totaling approxi mately 92 million dollars, to pro ducers co-operating in the 1934 corn-hog adjustment program will be made in the immediate future, it has been announced hy the AAA. Compliance certificates on about 450,000 out of the total of about 1,- 150,000 contracts Twrvtrheen receiv- ed in Washington. Payments of the first installment checks to South Carolina farmers through November 14 were $122,442. * * •* * In the referendum vote on the Bankhead Cotton Control Act to be held December 14, a statement that will be given each voter along with his ballot, defines the Adjustment Administration’s impartial attitude in the referendum, urging to “ex amine carefully all the facts and reach a decision based upon con sidered judgment as to whether the Bankhead Act is needed to assure attainment of the objectives of the eotton adjustment program.” ❖ * Both contracting and non-con tracting growers will have an op- Iportunity to vote cn the Kerr- ‘ Smith Tobacco Act in December. More tha:i 90 per cent of growers producing tobacco this year are un der contract. The dime and place for voting will be given general publicity and county agents will mail notices to all eligible voters whose names and addresses are available. December 15 is fixed as the final date on which ballots will be received throughout the voting area. * * * * On over half a million mortgage loans made by the Farm Credit Administration primarily for the purpose of refinancing depression debts, farmers are paying 1 1-2 per cent less interest than previously and making an additional saving ! of about 1 per cent through elim- i inatiqn of renewal charges, accord- ! ing to W. I. Myers, FCA Governor, who states that the purpose of the FCA is to provide, through a co operative business-minded credit system, a permanent solution for the country’s agricultural credit problems. Rehobo th News Mrs. Strom Culbreath, Mrs. E. M Morgan and Miss A. L. Morgan hac the pleasure of attending one oi the season’s most beautiful and well planned showers, given by Mrs. H. M. Freeland at her home in honor of Mrs. William Freeland a recent bride. Something like thirty ladies en joyed Mrs. Freeland’s hospitality. She is a gracious and charming hostess. The registration book was presided over by Miss A. L. Mor gan. The hostess had the bride’s chair marked with a large silver star, being most appropriate, as she was the star of the occasion, and it represented the Christmas star who guided the wise men to the Christ. The hostess'passed around silver stars. The guests were asked to write in each point some, advice to the bride, which she read. It was witty and laughable. A most unique contest written on wedding bells was thoroughly enjoyed. A contest announced refresh ments ^hat were a delicious salad course of chicken salad on lettuce leaves, saltines,' cheese straws, pickle, cranberries, sandwiches, coffee. The favors were lovely white inverted umbrellas filled with mints, with tiny poinsettas attached to handle, place cards also attach- erL , A knock was hoard and the host ess rushed to the door, announcing it was Santa Claus who came in and shook hands with the grand mother who was seated by the bride. Turning to go he stubbed his toe, fell and left a huge bag of gifts at the bride’s feet. The gifts were numerous, beautiful and useful. Mrs. Freeland thanked the ladies in her usual sweet way. The decorations throughout the house were in Christmas colors. The setting sun brought to a close a perfect party. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Winn, Miss Mary Talbert, Mr. Harold Winn and Miss Vena Bryant spent Sunday in Miss Bryant’s home near Central. Mr. C. I. Gay and Miss A. L. Mor gan spent a most pleasant day Sun day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn. Mr. and Mrs. John Griffis and little daughter, Bertha Doris, were calling in this section Sunday. Rev. Gurley preached a good sermon Sunday. Rev. and Mrs Gurley and Virginia dined in the home of Mrs. Sallie Gilchrist Sun day. The friends of Mrs. Sallie Strom will regret to learn of her illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Curtis Corley. Mrs. E. M. Morgan will give her eighth student musical, presenting her class in a Christmas party recital, at the Plum Branch High School Auditorium December 18, 1934, at 7:30 p. m. A large attendance will be appre ciated. Everybody is cordially in Mrs. W. G. Mitchell returned home last Wednesday after spend ing Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. W. T. Slaughter, in Hickory Grove, B. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Link, Mrs. W. J. Evans, Mildred and Irene Evans and Mr. Wilbur Link spent Thanks giving with Mr. and Mrs. Corbett Zeagler in Lone Star, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hoffman en tertained quite a large crowd at a party on Thanksgiving night. Mr. George Hoffman, Messrs. Wade and Jonas Williams have re turned to their home in Lincoln- ton, N. C., after spending some •time here with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hoffman. Mr. Albert Gibert dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon and Mr. Albert Gibert were visitors to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mitchell Sun day afternoon. A large crowd enjoyed the sing ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cade Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cade, Mr. W. M. Lindley, Mr, J. T. Singleton and Mr. L. A. Hoffman had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lindley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cade enjoyed sup per with Mr. W. D. Morrah and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon and Mr. Albert . Gibert were Augusta visitors Itlonday. Death Of A Child vited. • T. XT-- Falconry, the art of hunting with trained birds, was known in China about . 2000 B. C. 100 Pet. Pupils And Teachers In Baptist Sunday School The following pupils and teach ers were 100 per cent’ in the Mc Cormick Baptist Sunday School during November: Beginners—Tom Fuller, Bobby Hiiguley, Claude Huguley, Jr., Re becca Simpson. Mrs. Remsen. Primaries—Carl Henry Strom. Billie Haines. Belton Harmon, III, Maurice White. Hansel Cason, Miss Sallie Price, Miss Olivia Holliday, Mrs. Jack Bradley. Juniors <11 year Juniors only re porting) Irma Arrington, Mildred Holliday, Rudolph Strom, Jr., Mrs. C. R. Strom. Intermediates—Mrs. Traylor and Mrs. Harris. (No pupils reporting as 100 per cent). Young People and Adults—Mrs. W. J. Connor, Mrs. W. G. Huguley, Mrs. Lou Nelson, Mrs. Sarah Matti- son, Mrs. A. J. Andrews, G. J. Sand ers, Jr., J. E. Young, D. V. Cason. txt Every species of oak tree bears a distinctive kind of acorn. Bordeaux News D. W. Watkins Now Director Of The Extension Service Funeral services for Workman Jennings, 10 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jennings, were con ducted at the graveside in Republi can Methodist Church cemetery Friday morning at 11 o’clock. The Rev. D. W. Keller, pastor, was in charge. Workman had been ill for two weeks, and when double pneumonia set in, failed to respond to any treatment. His death occurred Thursday morning. This little boy’s twin mate, Willis Jennings, died about 7 months ago. Besides his parents he is survived by twin sisters, Vera and Vernon, age, 6, and another set of twins, sister and brother, Jean and Jeanette, age, 4. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. x « John A. Brown Dies At Trov CLEMSON COLLEGE, Dec. 10.— The board of trustees of Clemsor College has selected David W. Wat kins. for 16 years assistant director to be director of the Extension Service of South Carolina to suc ceed the late Dr. W. W. Long, ac cording to announcement of Dr. E. W. Sikes, president of the College Mr. Watkins has been acting direc tor under appointment by Dr. Sikes, since Dr. Long’s death No vember 13. He had also served as acting director in 1919 when Dr. Long was on sick leave for a year. Mr. Watkins was born in Ander son county, South Carolina, in 1889 and is a graduate of Clemson Col lege in the class of 1909. He holds also a Master’s degree from Har vard UhiVersitw in 1929 where he specialized in Agricultural econom ics. Following his graduation at Clemson College Mr. Watkins taught agriculture for several years, and upon the organization of the South ' Carolina Extension Service in 1914 he became a dairy specialist in that organization. In 1918 he. was made assistant direc tor and has held this position con tinuously. Mr. Watkins has been twice with the U. S. Department of Agricul ture for special services. From March 1930 to March 1931, he was senior agricultural - ••economist in the Washington office of the Ex tension Service, having been grant ed leave for that work. In Novem ber, 1933, he was again loaned to the Department of Agriculture where he was serving as assistant chief in the cotton production sec tion of the Agricultural Adjust ment Administration when recalled to Clemson on account of Dr. Long’s death. Through his training and wide experience including long and close association with Dr. Long, Mr. Wat kins is well qualified to carry for ward that great leader’s work in South Carolina. His selection as director will meet hearty approval of his co-workers and others who know his ability and his enthu siasm for and devotion to the work for progressive agriculture. txt Ask Help For Unfortunate Ones At Christmas Time John A. Brown, well-known citi zen, died at his home at Troy last Thursday morning following a long illness. He was 67 years of age. Mr. Brown was a native of the Troy section and spent his entire life there. He was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Jennie Horne, and the fol- Icwing children: Charles and James Brown, of Trov; Mrs. Marvin Car ter. of Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. Ernest Griffin, cf Spartanburg; Mrs. Ollie Spence, of Greenwood, and Miss Helen Brown, of Charlotte. The funeral services were con ducted at the Troy A. R. P. church Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock by his pastor, the Rev. J. H. Buzhardt, and interment followed in the church cemetery with the follow ing serving as pall-bearers; R. M Rush, James Rush, J. Frank White, James Harris, Ansel Talbert and Burton Price. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. TXT Masonic Meeting Next Monday Night According to announcement of a committee from the' McCormick Baptist Church there are two bas kets placed, one at Browns’ Inc„ Store and one at Patterson’s Cloth ing Store.- These are put there for your contribution to the poor un fortunate ones in McCormick and vicinity who Will not have anything at Christmas. Will you spend just a little less on self, friends and relatives, who will have plenty and help fill these baskets with food, fruits, candy, clothing, money or anything yon wish. Our Savior said “In as much as ye did it unto one- of the least of these ye did it unto me.” Don’t pass His basket by without giving at least a small gift, without which some little stocking might be empty Christmas morning. ———txt A Program Will Be Presented At A. R. P: Church Dec. 23rd Bachelor Of Arts” Lively And Human NEW FOX FILM GAY COLLEGE STORY WITH THE HOKUM LEFT OUT Mine Lodge, No. 117. A. F. M., will meet Monday night, December 17th. at 7;30 o’clock. Election and installation of of ficers will take place at this time. All members are urged to be pres ent. J. S. DUKES. Worshipful Master. A. C. EARNHARDT, . Secretary. Described as a fast-moving, witty and honest story of college life— “a college picture without a foot ball game”—Fox Film’s Bachelor of Arts” will show at the Hollywood Theatre Monday and Tuesday, De cember 17th and 18th. America’s foremost satirical hu morist. John Erskins. author of “The Private Life of Helen of Tro T ” and other notable books wrote the novel from which thi c Fox production was filmed. Erskine knows college life intimately (he is himself a professor at Columbia University) and he has confessed that he was irked by the far-fetch ed and fantastic college stories and films recently current. It is anticipated then that “Bachelor of Arts” will prove the truest and most authentic picture^ of a university world yet produced —an honest and “debunked” pic ture, in which all college life isn’t rah-rah-rah! Tom Brown and Anita Louise have the two chief roles in this gay new production and important parts are also assigned to Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Arline Judge and StepJin Fetchit. Lamar Trotti adapted the story from the best-selling John Erskine novel and Louis King directed the film*John Stone was the producer. Other members of the supporting cast, in addition to those named above, are Frank Albertson. George Meeker, Frank Melton, Berton; Churchill and John Arledge. A program, White Gifts For ThT 1 King, will be given at Pressly Memorial A. R. P. Church here oe Sabbath morning, December 23rfi. The program will consist of read ings, music and presentation of th* White Gifts, the Gifts going to tht orphanage. The exercises will close with * Christmas sermon by the pastor. The public is cordially invited la the services. ' .—x—— Christmas Cantata At Baptist Church Here December 23rd Rehearsals are well under way for the Christmas Cantata “The Holy Child/’ which is to be present ed at the Baptist church here Sun day evening, December 23rd, ab 7;45 o’clock. It has be6n a long time since the people of McCormick have had sutib a treat as apparently is in store I«c them on this occasion. About 29 people are taking part in thiis service of song which interprets thu Christmas message, so dear to the Christian’s heart. Mr. J. B. Orr is the director, Mr*. C. C. Morgan is pianist and several gifted musicians are assisting members of the local choir. N« effort will be spared in making this affair one of deep spiritual effec tiveness. The public is cordially invited and it has been hinted that those who come early will have the best seats. -v Weekly Cotton Grade And Staple Report For South Carolina ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 3.—Samples r eoresenting South Carolina gin- nings this week were lower in grad* and shorter in staple length than for any previous week this season. Only 18 per cent was Strict Mid dling and above (White and Extra. White) this week, in contrast with the, accumulative proportion of about 35 per cent for the season t® date. Staple lengths 1 inch and longer comprised about 28 per cent of the* ginnings this we^k. For the sea son to date over 53 per cent of fea ginnings has been 1 inch and long er. THE TELEPHONE COMPANY AN NOUNCES A TEMPORARY RK. MOVAL OF THE SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGE. Effective today, the Telephone? Company will install telephone* without the usual charge for in stallation. Removal of this charge has behp authorized for a short peroid w time and the Company is featuring it as a special Christmas offer.