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TSUS TO OURSFLVttS. OUE NEIGHB ORS, OUE COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Third Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1935 Four Paces Number 18 Citizens’ Meeting Held Saturday On Forest Project At a citizens’ meeting held here at the court house Saturday after noon attended by approximately 150 men and women, over which W. D. Morrah presided, the matter of the result of the aquisition by the government of 176,000 acres of land in McCormick County in the Long Cane forest project was dis cussed. After some discussion a motion was made by Joseph Murray that t- the chairman appoint a committee to present to the proper authorities questions which have arisen re garding the acquisition of land in this comity and to try and secure * desired information and to have some one with authority to speak appear before a meeting to be call ed at a later date when most con venient to the United States de partment of agriculture, forest service. On this committee the chairman appointed T. J. Price, county treasurer, L. L. Hester and Joseph Murray.. * ' txi Junior-Senior Banquet Held At Parksville PARKSVILLE, April 30.—On Saturday night, April 20th, the Juniors entertained the Seniors of the Washington School with a Dutch banquet in the local school building. The scene was laid in Holland; sail boats being used as. place cards, the program booklets shaped as windmills, and the waitresses dressed as Dutch girls. The kites, tulips and windmills added a touch of "“Dutch” to the entire scene. An interesting and enjoyable program - was carried out: Music, Mrs. Lewis Rich; invocation, Mr. W. P. Parks;* welcome, Margie Bus sey; response, Glenn Self; fortunes by seniors; song, Dutch Girls; -to trustees, T. R. Cartledge; &, Mr. J. D. Bunch; “Things that have made the Seniors out standing,” Mildred Blackwell; song. Dutch girls; toast to faculty, Marjorie Reese; response, Mr. A. C. Fowler; an ice contest by all; song, to Seniors by the Juniors; Good night song, by all. A delicious banquet supper was served throughout the evening by the attractive Dutch waitresses. • Those attending were the Sen iors, their guests; the Juniors, thdii:—guests; the faculty and trustees of the school. t OPERA HOUSE ABBEVILLE, S. C. Thursday, May 2nd, Lilian Harvey and Tullio Carminati in “LET’S LIVE TONIGHT” Friday, May 3rd, Only, Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles and Zasu Pitts in “RUGGLES OF RED GAP” Remember, it may be worth $30.00 to you to be in the Opera House Friday night. Saturday, May 4th, Only, George O’Brien and Dorothy Wilson in Harold Bell Wright’s « WHEN A MAN’S A MAN” Saturday Night, 10:30, Only, Jack Holt and Mona Barrie in “The Unwelcome Stranger” Mom-Tues., May 8th-7th, Constance Bennett and Clark Gable in “AFTER OFFICE HOURS” Wcd.-Thurs., May 8th-9th, Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bertnet, Paul Lukas, Frances Dee, Jean Parker, Edna May . Oliver and Douglas Montgomery 'in Louisa May Alcott’s “LITTLE WOMEN” Shows—3:15—7:15—9:00 George P. Watkins Died Thursday Night Funeral services were conducted for George P. Watkins at the Press- ly Memorial A. R. P. Church in Mc Cormick Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock by his pastor, Dr. S. W Reid, assisted by the Rev. E. F Gettys, superintendent of John De la Howe School, Dr. D. V. dason. of the McCormick Baptist church, and the Rev. David W. Keller, of the McCormick Methodist church. In terment was in the McCormick City cemetery. Mr. Watkins died Thursday night at 11 o'clock after an illness of two weeks. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Watkins, of the lower Long Cane section and spent his entire life in Abbeville and McCormick counties, having been for many years prominent in religious and civic affairs. He was employed for 14 years by J. B. Har mon & Co., in mercantile business. In 1910 and 1911 he was superin tendent of the John De la Howe Orphanage. For some time he was connected with work in McCormick County, having served as foreman of the county chain- gang for 9 years. He was an elder in the A. R. P. Church, and at the time of his death was superintendent of the Sunday- School. Mr. Watkins is survived by his widow, who was Miss LUcretia Henderson; two sons, C. Marion Watkins, of Greensboro, N. C., and Howard Watkins, of the C. C. C. Camp in Newberry county; three daughters, Mrs. R. L. Hartline, Mrs. Marshall Creswell, and Miss Fran ces Watkins, all of McCormick; one brother, J. Robert Watkins, of Willington; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Burnett-, of Dumas, Tex., and Mrs. Sallie Tolen, of North Augusta; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The! honorary pallbearers were J. P. Deason, J. F. Mattison, S D. Giles, T. E. Fuller, C. A. Stuart, P. J. Robinson, Dr. C. H. Work man, E. N. Creswell, W. M. Har mon, W. L. Brown, S. W. Weeks, J. O. . Patterson, W. O. Graves, Jack Bradley, J. R. Corley and J. B. Har mon, Jr.; active, W. D. Morrah, G. P. Furqueron, J. R. Crawford, John E. Bradley, John Creswell and Arch Bradley. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. TXT Wideman H. D. Club Meets On April 23rd the Wideman H. D. Club met with Mrs. C. R. Ed munds. The meeting was called to order by the president. Song, “Won’t You Set Us Free.” Scripture reading, the 14th chap ter of St. John, by Mrs. L. W. Bowick. Lord’s prayer, led by Miss Har vey. Minutes read and approved. Roll called. The Future Life, by Miss Lizzie Mae Edmunds. The Garden Bug, by Miss Mattie Mae Spence. The method of using a mite box was discussed by the president. The meeting was then turned over to Miss Harvey who gave a demonstration on making chil dren’s garments from left-overs. The hostess served ice tea, cake and sandwiches. Reporter. txt Home Demon stralion ent’s Schedule For May 3rd To 9th Ag< Friday—County Health Contest (McCormick), a. m.; Buffalo-Bell- vue H. D. C., p. m. Saturday—Office, a. m.; Office, p. m. Monday — Conference with Emergency Workers, a. m.; Beth any H. D. C., p. m. Tuesday—Office, a. m.; Dowtin H. D. C.,. p. m. Wednesday—Agent’s Conference in Columbia. Thursday—Agent’s Conference in Columbia. Mt. Carmel News -A Messrs. H. O. Watson and L. L. Hester were McCormick visitors Tuesday. * ’ ; ’’ ’ Mr. and Mrs. vL^ Hester and family were Greenv f 1 le visitors one day recently. 1 _ i,.. i \ 5%. Mr. and ^rs. .^amrV. ^tester and children Fk) and Jimi* Hi ~ - were visi tors here Sabbath af* V|oon. Mrs. Carrie Connor, Mrs. Hunter McKinney, Mrs. W. H. Horton, Mrs. Inman Griffin and her precious little daughter, Louise, were McCor mick visitors Thursday afternoon. Mrs. James Boyd and son, Julius, and some friends of Greenville were visitors here Saturday afternoon. Messrs. Robert Scott and Walter Stevenson of Greenwood were visi tors here Sabbath afternoon. Misses Lennie Covin, Florence and Susie Patterson, Mrs. Smith Scott and Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Wat son on Friday attended the meet ing of Synod at the A. R. P. Church in Due West. Mr. Enrich Blackwell of Colum bia was a recent visitor in Mt. Car mel. His mother, Mrs. Fannie Blackwell, who has been spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Ida Black, returned home with him. Mrs. Carrie Connor, Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Mrs. Inman Griffin were Abbeville visitors last Tues day afternoon. Miss Irene Boyd of Atlanta en joyed a very pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. .J. W. Boyd, the past week end. Miss Hazel Rogers, Messrs. Robert Montcrief and Lloyd Wiehoft of Atlanta were guests in her home Sabbath and Miss Boyd accompanied them on the return trip to Atlanta. Modoc News Mr. T. J. Stone* Jr., who has been in the C. C. C. Camp the past four months at Whitmire, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. Harris Garner from Augusta were week end visitors here to the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Garner. Messrs. F. M. Bussey, Ollie White and Wilbur White were visitors to McCormick on Monday of this week. Mrs. Rufus Johnson from Red Hill spent the past week here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson. Mrs. Ollie White was a dinner guest Monday to her daughter, Mrs. Fred M. Bussey. Mrs. Minnie Bussey spent a few days this week with her daughter, Mrs. Lunett Prince, at Edgefield. Miss Jessie Johnson from Cold Springs is spending a few days here this week with her brother, Mr. G. W. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson made a short visit to Augusta on Tuesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur White were dinner guests Sunday to the for mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie White. txt % Ladies’ Aid Society Of Long Cane A. R. P. Church Meets The Ladies’ Aid Society of Long Cane A. R. P. Church met Wednes- dav pftemoon in the home of Mrs Jennings Franklin. The meeting was called to.order by our presi dent. Ruth Young. Mrs. Ansel Talbert, leader, read scripture, Matthew 28:1-10 verse. Prayer, by all. 1. The black night before Sun rise. by Frances Walker. 2. The morning, by Maggie Franklin. 3. The Lord is Risen, by Ruth Young. 4. What does Easter mean to us tohay? by Mftfegie Young. The living room was beautifully decorated with Easter flowers, yel low and green. Mrs. Franklin and Maggie served a sweet course in color to match with an iced drink. They were assisted by Imogene Sanders. r A Member. Officers Elected by McCormick County Teachers’ Assn. The last meeting of the McCor- mck County Teachers’ Association was held at the high school build ing here last Thursday afternoon. The principal speaker was Rev. E. Fred Gettys, superintendent of the De la Howe State School. He spoke on “requirements of the Fu ture Teacher”, bringing out the fact that when teachers’ salaries are increased there will be such a surplus of teachers that school boards will have the opportunity of selecting teachers who have qualifications and accomplish ments necessary to meet the needs of the changing world. Officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: president, Supt. W. R. Watson; vice-presi dent, Miss Elizabeth Johnston; sec retary, Mrs. Hawthorne Banks; membership chairman. Miss Mary Remsen; members of the council of delegates, Misses Elizabeth Kennedy and Lucy Brown. tXJ McCormick Public Schools Honor Roll FOR THE FIFTH SIX-WEEKS PERIOD, ENDING APRIL 19, 1935 FIRST GRADE— Thelma Chiles, Billie Freeland, Belton Harmon, Elizabeth Holloway, Carl Henry Strom, Joe Luke White. , SECOND GRADE— Annie Sue Banks, Bedola Campbell, Helen Fooshe, Bertha Harris, Billy McNeill, Lilia Belle Rogers, Ready Watson. ; THIRD GRADE— Edward Campbell, Miriam Edmonds, Cassie Mauney, Maurice White. FOURTH GRADE— Herbert Caudle, { Graydon Dukes, Mary Fooshe, John McCracken, Kathryh Smith, Dorothy Watson, Virginia Wideman, John Wise. FIFTH GRADE— Vivian Chiles, Mildred Creighton, Dorothy Brown, Virginia Fooshe, Norma Holloway, Hattie Pinson, Thelma Stroud, Wilma Walker, Fred Buzhardt. SIXTH GRADE— Natalie Brown, Douglas Bradley, Betty Fuller, Elizabeth Fooshe, Lois Freeland, Ella Bradley Faulkner, Wistar Harmon, Selma Rush. SEVENTH GRADE— James Bell, Doris Coleman, Lawrence Strom. EIGHTH GRADE— Estell Hollingsworth. NINTH GRADE— Vivian Jaynes. TENTH GRADE— Elizabeth Brown, Mary Sue Coleman, Nelle Fooshe, Elizabeth Harris, Eunice Rush, -Margaret Smith, William Fooshe, Trula Winn. ELEVENTH GRADE— Josephine Bowick, Marie Reames, Lorene Drennan. Requirements for honor roll: 1. General average of A or 90. 2. Not less than A or 90 on con duct. 3. No failures or conditions. 4. No unexcused absences. No tardies. 5. Not more than three sickness absences. Bi-Centennial Cele bration In Augusta Begins May 12 th AUGUSTA, Ga., April 30.—Au gusta will turn back the pages of history 200 years, and crowd the outstanding events of two cen turies into five days of pageantry, when the city stages its Bi-cen tennial celebration the week of May 12. The celebration will begin Sun day, May 12, and will continue through Friday, May 17, with the pageant being presented complete on four successive nights, begin ning Tuesday, May 14. Governor Eugene Talmadge of Georgia and Governor Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina have both accepted invitations to at tend. A number of other notables are expected, including the mayors of adjacent cities and towns. Governor Talmadge will attend the Bi-centennial on Georgia Day, Thursday, May 16. He will view the parade at noon that day and at 1 p. m. will deliver a public^ ad dress. In the evening he will par ticipate in the historical pageant at Municipal Stadium, taking the part of the governor of Georgia in the episode depicting the signing of the Indian treaty with the Five Great Nations in Augusta in 1763. Governor James Wright of Georgia presided over this conference which assembled the largest gath ering of Indians for peace possibly ever held on the American conti nent. Governor Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina will attend on South Carolina Day, Wednesday, May 15. He will also speak in the early afternoon and take part in the historical pageant in the even ing. The pageant, consisting of 15 episodes, will employ 3000 people in presentation. It is directed by Dr. Linwood Taft, of Savannah, who directed the Georgia Bi-centennial pageant in 1933, and will trace the history of Augusta from the time of DeSoto’s visit in 1540 through the present era. A large number of people from Savannah will attend the exercises hare, and Judge Gordon Saussy, who was general chairman of the Savannah Bi-centennial, will have the part of General James Edward Oglethorpe in the pageant on one of the evenings, probably Friday, May 17. Several other Savannah citizens will take parts in the pageant. Beauty will reign during the celebration in the person of Prin cess Augusta and her attendants Miss Sarah Bright Gracey, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Gracey, of 960 Hickman Road, has been se lected to be Princess Augusta. Her thirteen attendants, selected by the Junior League, Mrs. Golden Battey, president, are Miss Ann Robertson, Miss Hiram Pierce Miss Margaret Merry, Miss Eliza beth Bailie, Miss Eleanor Gercke Miss Anna Goodwin, Miss Cath erine Hill, Miss Mozelle Bowen, Miss Anna Montgomery, Miss Vir ginia Battey, Miss Amelia Sheftall Miss Mary Lou Beeson, Miss Cath erine Sancken, who will represent the thirteen original states, and Miss Mildred Lorick, representing Peace and Miss Betty Jones, rep resenting America. In addition to these 35 girls are to be chosen from the high schools surrounding Augusta, who are to take the part of the other 35 states of the union. The princess and her attendants will form the proces sion of states, planned to be the most beautiful episode of the pag eant. High School Junior- Senior Banquet Held Friday Night Th? outstanding social event of the season here was the banquet tendered members of the Senior class of the local high school bv members of the Junior class on Friday night. The affair was held at the Community House with Misses Grace Reid and Eugenia Swetenberg in charge. The large reception room wa> veritably transformed into a pic turesque Japanese Flower Garden with vari-colored Japanese lan terns suspended from overhead. A color scheme of pink and green was artistically carried out in all deco rations, mint baskets bearing place cards, and centerpieces on tables placed for the one hundred and fifty guests. The receiving line was made up of the following: Junior class of ficers, Miss Rebecca Drucker, Miss Elizabeth Talbert, Miss Mary Sue Coleman, and William Fooshe; Senior class officers. Miss Anna Furqueron, Miss Marie Reames, Jack Patterson and David Keller; Supt. and Mrs. W. R. Watson, Prof, and Mrs. J. E. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Wjstar Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mc Cracken, members of the school board of trustees and wives. With Miss Rebecca Drucker, Junior class president, presiding, those taking part on the program which consisted mainly of toasts and responses were the following: Rev. D. W. Keller, pastor of the Mc Cormick Methodist Church, Misses Elizabeth Harris, Anna Furqueron, Effie Lee Crawford, and Elizabeth Kennedy, Dr. D. V. Cason, pastor of the Baptist Church, Supt. Watson, L. N. Brown, Jr., and John Nixon Talbert. When the third course was serv ed the waitresses dressed in Jap anese costumes rendered a Japa nese chorus after which they gave each lady present a Japanese um brella and each gentleman a col ored cap with a queue. Willie Dorn as a Japanese Sandman distributed confetti. Dancing followed, with Morris Drucker, violinist, and Miss Catherine Brown, pianist. Play At Parksville On May 9th PARKSVILLE, April 30.—The women of Parksville will give a play. “The Old Maids Club,” Thursday night, May 9th, at 8 o’clock, in ! the school auditorium. Twenty of the women in the com munity will give this play. The play is full of fun and frolic. Come and grow young. You will laugh until your sides hurt. A small admission fee will be charged to be used for the local church. /r State Theatre GREENWOOD, S. C. PROGRAM WEEK MAY 2ND THRU 9TH Thursday—Last Day ON THE STAGE Big Time Vaudeville Noel Lester Presents His Magical-Musical-Comedy Revue “20TH CENTURY ARABIAN NIGHTS” A Huge Company 21 Eye-Filling Scenes 21 Featuring THE MYSTIC MAIDENS ON THE SCREEN Robert Montgomery and Helen Hays in “Vanessa—Her Love /Story” PRICES: (This Engagement Only) 1:30 to 6, 25c; After 6, 30c Balcony 15c; Children 10c Friday and Saturday WALLACE BEERY in M. G. M.’s “WEST POINT OF THE AIR” with ROBERT YOUNG and MAUREEN O’SULLIVAN Saturday, 19:49 p. m. Guy Kibbee and Aline McMahon in “MARY JANE’S PA” Monday and Tuesday RUBY KEELER and AL JOLSON Together For The First Time in “GO INTO YOUR DANCE” Wednesday and Thursday GINGER ROGERS and FRANCIS LEDERER in “MANHATTAN ROMANCE” . ADMISSION: 10c and 25c