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I iErCurtuidt TO OUB8ELVXS, OUB NEIGHBORS, OOB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Third Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1935 Four Pages Minii^mm Allotments McCormick County Mrs. A. L. Sturkey Of 1935 Bankhead Act Relief Administration Died Saturday Works On 31 Projects CLEMSON, March 18.—Regula tions governing the operation of the Bankhead Cotton Act in 1935 include \ the so-called “two-bale minimum”, which is a provision for minimum allotment of tax-exemp tion certificates to each farm that has an established base production of not more than two bales. In order to prevent or clear up any wrong impressions as to the tax-exempt allotments to small farms, special attention is called by D. W. Watkins, director of the ex tension service, to that portion of the 1935-36 regulations covering this point, which reads as follows: “Each allotment of tax-exempt cotton shall be expressed in net pounds of lint cotton. The State Allotment Board shall determine each such allotment by applying to the allotment basis of each farm such percentual figure as is requir ed to be used in order to insure each producer his pro rata share of the allotment under the Act, ex cept that if the allotment basis of any farm on which cotton was planted in any year after 1927 and before 1935 is 956 pounds or less the allotment shall be 100 per cent of the allotment basis, and if the ap- pheation of such percentual figure to the allotment basis of any farm with an allotment basis of more thfjl 956 pounds on which cotton was planted in any year after 1927 and before 1935 results in a figure of less than 956 pounds the allot ment shall be 956 pounds ..... As a standard bale of cotton weighing 500 pounds gross contains 478 pounds of lint cotton wrapped in 22 pounds of bagging and ties, an allotment of 956 pounds of lint is the equivalent of two bales of cotton. The national allotment of 10,500,- 000 bales of 500 pounds net weight (equivalent to 10,983,264 bales of 478 pounds net weight ) would indi cate that producers in general may expect to receive a tax-free allot ment equal to approximately 65 per cent of the average production in the base period. • Community and county commit tees through which individual pro ducers will apply for allotments of tax-exempt cotton and tax-exemp tion certificates under the Bank- head Act have been elected and are functioning in all counties. When allotments have been de termined, the State Allotment Board will issue tax-exemption certificates covering the amount of tax-exempt cotton alloted to pro ducers in each county. Each al lotment will be expressed in net pounds of lint cotton. Mrs. Annie Laurie Collier Stur key, 77, life long resident of Plum LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR TELLS Branch, McCormick county, died at OF ACTIVITIES OF McCOR MICK COUNTY RELIEF AD- - MINISTRATION OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. ' Thursday, March 21st, Lee Tracy, Sally Ellers and Jimmy Durante in “CARNIVAL” Friday, March 22nd, Only, Mr. and Mrs. Martin John son’s Educational Picture “BABOONA” Remember, it may be worth $45.00 to you to be in the Opera House before 9:00 o’clock Friday night. Saturday, March 23rd, Only, Fighting Buck Jones in “THE MAN TRAILER” Added, Our Gang Comedy. Saturday Night 16:30, Only, Ricardo Cortez and Virginia Bruce . in “SHADOW OF DOUBT” Mon.-Tues^ March 25th-2Sth, Warner Baxter and Janet Gaynor in “ONE MORE SPRING” Wed.-Thurs., March 270^28111 Irene Dun and Donald Woods in “SWEET EDELINE” —Convn??— “DAVID COPPERFIELD” Shows—J: 15—7:15—9:00 The McCormick County Relief Administration, according to C. K. Epting, administrator, is now work ing on 31 projects. These include both outside and inside activities. A special survey of school build ings in the county to determine their geographic location and phys ical condition, is being made. An other recent project started by the administration is the rural electri fication survey. Included in the active road proj ects is the repairing of the coun ty road beginning at Plum Branch and running east for a distance of 10 miles. Approximately 7 miles of road is also being constructed through Mt. Carmel intersecting highway No. 82. Another active road project is the grading, drain ing, and topsoiling of the road be ginning at state highway No. 20 and extending for a distance of 6 miles to the White Town road. Relief workers are building a road from the Greenwood County line through Bethany to the Edgefield County line, a distance of 6 miles Five miles of road are being ex tended from the Greenwood County line to the Edgefield County line through the Callison section. Ap proximately 7 miles of road begin ning at Giteenwood County line and extending to highway No. 20, is al so being built. Other active proj ects ^include the construction of a playground and park at Bordeaux, construction of an athletic field at McCormick High School, construc tion .of a school in the White Town section, and repairs to building and grounds at Washington school. The recreational grounds in the coih- munity park are also being repaired and maintained. Three miles of sidewalk are being worked on in McCormick. Two miles of road at Clarks Hill are being repaired. Throughout the county the relief administration is continuing with the construction of sanitary privies. Clerical help is furnished to the reemployment and the seed loan office. White collar workers are also employed in the collection of vital statistics and as library work ers at McCormick and De la Howe schools. Relief workers are also used to distribute surplus commodi ties to needy families and to serve hot lunches in the schools to school children. Public welfare and bedside nurses are furnished, as well as assistants to the home demonstration agents. Women on relief rolls are making garments, consisting of wearing ap parels and household articles in the sewing rooms and mattresses in the mattress room, also 403 comforts have been made. Emergency teach ers for adult pupils ai'e also fur nished by the ERA. The community gardens which were so successful last season, are again being plant ed and cultivated. Also assistant help to the Credit Production Loan Office in order to hasten loans through for the farmers. X the home of her son-in-law and daughter,'the Rev. and Mrs. B. H. Covington, Salter’s Station, Will iamsburg county, where she was visiting, at 6 o’clock Saturday af ternoon, March 16th, following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Sturkey was the widow of the late Marion B. Sturkey and for a number of years had been promi nently identified with the religious and civic affairs of her community. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ann and Thomas Collier and had been a member of the Plum Branch Baptist church since child hood. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Cov ington, Mrs. Sturkey is survived by three sons, M. N. Sturkey and Oscar L. Sturkey, Plum Branch; R. J. Sturkey, ( Salisbury, N. C.; one brother, George N. Collier, Aiken; seven grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Plum Branch Baptist Church by her pastor, the Rev. O. L. Orr, assisted by the Rev. C. Wilbur BrockweH, pastor of the Plum Branch Methodist chhrch, and Dr. J. W. Speake, president of Lander college, Greenwood, and interment was made in the Plum Branch cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews: J. J. Collier, T. K. Collier, G. H. Mc Cain, W. M. Freeland, Emanuel Langley and Thomas Robertson. G. P. McCain, funeral director, in charge. 1X1 Modoc INevvs Willington H. D. Club Meets The Willington Home Demonstra tion Club met Thursday afternoon, March 7th, with Mrs. Alex Lawton. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. J.,M. Gibcrt, with devotional and prayer. During he business session, plans were made for entertaining the county council which will meet here April 13th. We were delighted to have with us, Miss Elnita Harvey, McCormick The grain crop in our section is looking good since the soda has been put on it. Mrs. M. M. Marshall returned home last week, after spending several weeks among friends and relatives in Augusta. Messrs, y. J. Stone, E. F. Bussey and Carrol Bussey were business visitors to McCormick last Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bunch from Clarks Hill made a short visit here Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mrs. J. O. McDaniel spent last week among relatives in Augusta. Mrs. E. F. Bussey and Mrs. Ed. Garner were visitors Sunday even ing to Mrs. T. J. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie White were dinner guests last Sunday to Mr and Mrs. Wilbur White. Mr. J. A. Self from Plum Branch made a short visit here Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bussey of Au gusta spent Sunday here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dukes. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clem were din ner guests Sunday to the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson spent Sunday among relatives and friends at Antioch. Messrs. H. J. Bussey, Carrol Bus sey and T. J. Stone were business visitors to Augusta on Monday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Merritt from Augusta made a short visit here Tuesday to the latter’s mother, Mrs. Laura Garner. World Production Of Ford V-8 Cars And Trucks In Feb. 135,663 To Every Member Of The McCormick Baptist Church Dear Friends: You have seen an announcement in this paper to the effect that our church will observe “Enlistment Day” next Sunday, March 24th. The purpose is to try to get every member who can come to attend both Bible School and the Preach ing Services of the day. May I add a personal word? Your pastor wishes you to know that he is expecting everyone who can possibly come. Our church wishes to minister to all who are in her fold. But how can we do so unless we can get all to the services? I thank the editor of the Messenger for space to extend to you my personal invitation. DURWARD V. CASON, Pastor. tXT Young’s H. D. Club Meets Young’s H. D. Club met March 13th at the home of Miss Frances Walker, with our new home dem onstration agent. Miss Elnita Har vey, cur president, 11 members and one visitor present. The meeting was called to order by the president. Scripture, 46th Psalm—by Miss Alma Young. Lord’s prayer in unison. Song—Steal away. Roll called. Minutes read and approved Country things I love most—by Miss Ruth Young. Household hints—by Mrs. W. A. Young. Jokes—by Miss Frances Walker. Home again—by Mrs. J. C. Young. This completed the program. The meeting was then turned over to Miss Harvey who gave an interesting talk on Thrift Sugges tions. We learned inexpensive ways to make floor finish, furniture polish, teoth paste, dustless dusters, hand lotions, crack fillers, wave set, silver cleaner, wrappers for broom handles, toilet supplies, shampoo, etc. Our home practices are: Make a thrift shelf. Make 4 of the above suggestions. Miss Harvey put on a kitchen romance contest, which was*great- ly enjoyed. We were all glad to meet our new agent, and think I can speak for the club. It was love on first sight. We feel like we have a good year in front of us. And we are going to work for our “goal.” Mrs. A. R. Walker and her daugh ter, Miss Frances, were hostesses and served delicious lemonade, cake and sandwiches. The next meeting will be with Misses Willie, Maggie and Ruth Young on April 10th. * Reporter. Dr. B. E. Geer To Address Local High School Graduates The graduating exercises of the T ocal high school will be held oil Friday night, May 24th, when Dr. B. E. Geer, president of Furman University, will deliver the address to the graduates. The commence ment sermon will be preached in the high school auditorium on Sun day morning, May 19th, by Dr. S. W Reid, pastor of the local A. R. P church. It will be noted from the above that a slightly different plan from that heretofore used in the commencement program is being followed this year. The undergrad uates will not finish their work un til Wednesday, May 29th. Loca school authorities believe that the plan of getting through with the commencement exercises severa days before the end of school wil prevent the usual rush of work that the teachers always have at the close of school. txt Mt. Carmel News Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White spent a pleasant day in Augusta last Thurs day. Misses Sara Curtis and Gladys Scott spent last Thursday in An derson. Miss Curtis visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin. Burts and Miss Scott spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowyer. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burts of Anderson spent the past week end with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hester and Mrs. W. A. Scott were Anderson visitors Tuesday. Miss Elnita Harvey, our new Home Demonstration Agent, was in Mt. Carmel last Tuesday for the club meeting. , Owing to the very rainy afternoon and some sickness, all members couldn’t be present, but Miss Harvey was given a hearty welcome. We feel we will all en joy having her as our leader. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Watson, Misses Dura Jean and Virginia Watson were Augusta visitors one day last week. Mrs. Ida Black spent several days in Calhoun Falls last week. Messrs. Herman Harling, Theo dore Tarrant and Robert Scott of Greenwood were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott Sabbath evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd and son, Julius, Jr., of Greenville, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boyd Sabbath afternoon and evening. Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Reid of Mc Cormick were visiting the sick here one afternoon last week. Mrs. D. J. McAllister and son, John, spent the past week end with her home-folks near Cross Hill. \ Orchestra Heard At ■ * i Kehoboth News ! De la Howe School DEARBORN, Mich., March 1.— Wo’id production of Ford V-8 cars and trucks in February reached a ‘c^al of 135,663, it was announced here today at the home offices of the Ford Motor Company. U. S. production, including rx- County’s attractive agent. Miss nort shipments, totalled 126.016 Harvey gave an interesting demon- units. Canadian production was 9.- straticn of Thrift Suggestions. 'oi7 units. Tempting refreshments were The March U. S. production served by the hostess at the close schedule calls for 160,000 units, ol the meeting. - ( jThis will be the largest month’s Reporter, j production since June, 1930. Miss Mary Talbert spent her week end vacation in Greenwood with her sick grandmother. Other members of the family motored there for her Sunday. Mrs. Strom is improving some. Mr. Robert Gilchrist Arrived home Saturday. We are glad to have this fine young man in the community again. The Gilchrist family motored to Augusta for the day Sunday with relatives. Misses Virginia Freeland and Bernice White visited in this sec tion during the holidays last week. Mrs. F. L. Timmerman and two children visited relatives in this community and at Plum last week. The Edgefield Orchestra, under the direction of E. A. Hightower, president of the Kendall Manufac turing Company, made a recent visit to De la Howe State School in McCormick County and rendered a most delightful musical program. There were 41 members of the orchestra present. They were served dinner in the dining room with the 215 children and 23 of ficers and teachers of this institu tion. After the program Mr. Hightow er offered $5 each to the best-all- Number 42 Junior Class To Present Play Here On Mareh 28th Th? Junior Class of the local high school will present a three- act comedy entitled “The Arrival of Kitty” in the high school audito rium Thursday night, March 28th. This play has been successful!/ presented in a number of communi ties. The Juniors are working hard on the preparation for the play and it is hoped that a large audience will see the production on March 28th. Attention is called to the fact that no outside coach is being used to direct the Juniors in their preparation. The coaching and di recting is being done by Misses Grace Reid and Eugenia Sweten- burg, home-room teachers of the grade. Union Meeting At Red Oak Grove Church March 31 The Union Meeting of the Edge- field Baptist Association will be held with Red Oak Grove Church the fifth Sunday in this month, March 31st. There will be morning and afternoon sessions, with din ner served on the church grounds. The following program will be rendered: 10T00—Sunday School by the Red Oak Grove Church, 10:50—Call to Order by Modera tor S. T. Strom. 10:55—Devotional Service, by T. A. Williams. \ 11:05—Roll Call and Report of the Churches. 11:30—Minutes of last meeting. 11:35—The Orphanage, by W. E. Lott. 11:50—Song by the Congregation. 11:55—Appointment of Commit tees. 12:00—Special jVJusic. 12:05—Sermon, by the Rev. O. I*. Orr. 12:35—^Announcements. 12:40—Adjourn for dinner. 2:00—Devotional Service, led by J. H. Courtney. 2:15—Address, “The Baptist Training Union,” by the Rev. M. B. Webb. 2:35—The Baptist Courier, by the Rev. R. F. Terrell. 2:55—Special Music. 3:00—Round Table Discussion of “The God’s Acre Plan,” led by J. M. Bell. It is desired that several join in this discussion. 3:30—Report of Committees. 3:35—Miscellaneous Business. 3:45—Adj oumment. — round boy and girl in the 7th grade Branch! next year. j According to the Rev. E. F. Get- The high water of last week car- i tys, superintendent of the schoo’ ried away several bridges in this; and home for the State’s indigent vicinity, causing the postmen to | children, which, incidentally, has detour. Several bridges have not j the distinction of being the oldest yet been rebuilt. manual training school in America The sick folks are all improving, th - ' present graduating class is th- Some are able to be out and others j largest in the history ot he insti arc sitting up. Itr.ticn. There are 14 members and These chilly mornings do not eel! Ahrough the kindners of friznds us spring is near, but the blooming trr^'ior beyond thi: hith rc.hoj fruit trees warn us that it is near, cc’rs: has been mad: oceelnle a'- The spring flowers too nod kindly zo edy for seven members cf the o 4- y i — 5 • -» J *■ V V.4 .J 1. A T me:: winds. C ’ * ’ S.' State Theatre GREENWOOD, S. C. Program Week March 25. Monday and Tuesday George Raft and Carole Lombard in “RUMBA” Wednesday and Thursday Clark Gable and Constance Bennett in ‘ “AFTER OFFICE HOURS” Friday and Saturday On The Stage RADIO ON PARADE 22 People 15 Piece Orchestra On The Screen Claudette Colbert in “THE GILDED LILY” Saturday 10:45 George Burns and Gracie Allen in “LOVE IN BLOOM” ADMISSION: 10c and 25c