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T2UK TO OURS ELY IC8, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD, Thirty-Sixtb Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1937. Number 1 JNotice We, tbe undersigned, owners and operators of business establish ments in the Town of McCormick, hereby agree to close said places of business or business establish ments on each Wednesday .after noon at 1 o’clock, beginning the second , week of June, 1937, and continuing through the month of August, 1937. Patterson Clothing Co., White Hardware, J. T. Martin, W. S. Arrington, H. D. Wldeman, W. N. Smith—5 & 10 Cent Store, Strom Cash Store, Huguley’s Store, i M. I*. Gibert, J. B. Harmon Co., H.' Drucker, J. S. Strom, Browns’ Inc., J. L. Smith, j. P. E. Jester—Jester’s Meat Market, j. o. Campbell, J. K Self, Walker’s Barber Shop, J. B. Orr—Sanitary Barber Shop, Winn’s Market—E. M. Winn, C. H. Drennan, W. P. Parks, Jr., j. A. Hamilton. The Chamber of Commerce trusts that the Wednesday afternoon closing during the summer months will prove of real benefit to our town and community, and, if pos sible, that other business estab lishments may find it profitable to close, also, littee, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, McCormick. Professional Notice V, i ,»n I am closing my office every Wednesday afternoon through June, July and August. C. K. Epting, D. D. S. Mrs. F. P. Branch Taken By Death Following an illness of one week, Mrs. Marion Martin Branch, wife of Frank Pettigrew Branch, promi nent contractor, died at the resi dence, 334 Walker Street, Augusta, Ga., Sunday afternoon at 2:40 o’clock. Funeral services were conducted at St. James Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock, with the Rev. C. L. Middlebrooks officiating. Interment followed in the family plot of the McCormick Cemetery. Pallbearers were W. H. Greene, Edward Watson, R. R. Johnson, G. C. Holley, J. Gardner Weigle, Sr., and Clarence Mobley. Mrs. Branch was born in Lincoln- ton, Ga., the second daughter of the late John Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Martin. On her maternal side of the family she was descended from the Cantelou family, who were prominent in South Carolina history. Her paternal grandparents were originally from Texas. As a young girl Mrs. Branch moved to McCormick, where she made her home for several years. It was here that she met Mr. Branch and shortly after they were married they moved to Augusta. For over 35 years Mrs. Branch had taken an active part in church affairs in St. James Methodist Church of Augusta. She was also a member of the Mary Sherman Bible Class and the Woman’s Missionary Society. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Guy Smith, of Augusta, and Mrs. Haywood Phillips, of Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, F. P. Branch, Jr., of Augusta; William M. Branch, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Eugene Branch of Augusta; two brothers, W. J. Martin, of New Boston, Texas and J. T. Martin, of McCormick and three grandchildren, Marion Smith, Dorothy Smith and Carroll Smith, all of Augusta. Baptist Bible School Here June 7-18 The Daily Vacation Bible School will open at the McCormick Bap tist church Monday morning, June 7, at 8:30 o’clock with the Rev. A. Thad. Persons, pastor, as principal. The school will run for about two and one half hours daily through June 18. Parents are urged to co operate in making this the best school to be held here yet. There will be a parade through Main street Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock. All children and workers are asked to meet at the church at 4:30 to enroll and join in the parade. Teachers and helpers in the va rious departments are as follows: Principal—Mr. Persons; Pianist— Miss Rebecca Drucker Honored At College Decatur, Ga., May 26. < Special.)— Miss Rebecca Drucker, attractivr daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H Drucker of McCormick, S. C., and l freshman at Agnes Scott College ir. Decatur, Georgia, has been elected a member of K. U. B., the campus organization which recognizes ex ceptional journalistic ability. Miss Drucker has been active in various other extra-curricular ac tivities. She was one of the few freshmen elected to French Club, an outstanding group of students interested in that language, and was a member of the charm group of the Y. W. C. A. She participated also in the May Day festival, an annual pageant at which the May Methodist Bible School Here June 7-18 Mrs. C. H. Fooshe; Recreation Di- , Queen and her Court are presented, rector—Mrs. T. C. Faulkner. and which attracts many out-of- Beginner’s Department: Mrs. R. H. Talbert, Supt.; Mrs. Fred Buz- hardt, Mrs. Kelley, Misses Mae Coleman and Frances Strom. Primary Dept.: Mrs. James Keown, Supt.; Mrs. J. E. Bell, Mrs. A. Thad. Persons, Misses Carrie Mason, Sarah Louise Strom, Eliza beth Brown, Mary E. Giles, and Mrs. Ellen Williams. Junior Dept.: Mrs. D. C. Talbert, Supt.; Mrs. C. K. Epting, Mrs. W. M. Strom, Mrs. C. R. Strom, Mrs C. H. Huguley, Misses Rosa Strom, Lillian Tuten, Frances Robinson, Frances Watkins and Helen Tal bert. Intermediate Dept.: Mrs. J. S. Dukes, Supt.; Mrs. Leon Traylor, town visitors. Robert E. Bussey Claimed By Death Robert Edward Bussey, age 63, died Friday morning after a short illness at the home of his brother, E. F. Bussey, in Modoc. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the Modoc Baptist church by Rev. O. L. Orr, pastor. He is survived by the following brothers: E. F. Bussey, Modoc, H. G. Bussey, Modoc, T. W. Bussey, Atlanta, Ga., G. W. Bussey, Doug- Mrs. Arthur Coleman, Mrs.' EC 1 ®?’ Ga ’ J - G Busse ^ Wauchula, Hanvey, Misses Helen Crawford.. ^ la> ’ one slsl;er » Mrs - L - B * Guil- &8 HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY June 4tH and 5th, 7;15 p. m. and 8t50 p. m. Matinee Saturday 3:30 p. m. , GUY KIBEE ALICE BRADY in w 199 MAMA STEPS OUT 1 Also Two Reel Comedy “Sometime Soon” and A Cartoon “Swing Wedding” TINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY June 7th and 8th, 7:15 p. m. and 9 p. in. CLAUDETTE COLBERT—FRED MacMURRAY m “MAID OF SALEM : Also UUFT"*' “Rhythm Of The River” ’■f and r — LATEST NEWS EVENTS 99 ADMISSION: AduUs. 25 certs; Children up tc 12, 10 cents; CftfWren 12 to 15. 35 cents Effie Lee Crawford, Elizabeth Har ris, Mrs. G. C. Patterson, Mrs. J. F. Mattison. A feature of special interest to the children will be the fact that a group of ladies of the church is being asked to serve ice cold lemonade at the recess period (10:30) each day. They are as fol lows: First Week: Monday—Mrs. J. Arch Talbert, Mrs. W. J. Connor, Mrs. Walter Strom, Mrs. R. L. Hartline and Mrs. W. P. Parks. Tuesday—Mrs. T. E. Fuller, Mrs. Jack Bradley, Mrs. Ted. Hannon, Mrs. Bertha Harris, Miss Mane Sharpton. Wednesday—Mrs. H. N. Coleman, Mrs. G. C. Simpson, Mrs. N. G. Rankin, Mrs. P. C. Dorn, Mrs. W. G. Blackwell. Thursday—Mrs. G. Tuten, Mrs. Edgar Price, Mrs. H. G. Sanders, Mrs. George Sharpton, Mrs. P. C. Dorn, Jr. Friday—Mrs. R. L. Faulkner, Mrs. Douglass Davis, Miss Sallie Price, Mrs. F. A. Cosey, Mrs. Eunice Bodie. Second Week: Monday—Mrs. Fannie Kate Mc Cain, Mrs. C. C. Morgan, Mrs. J. E. Young, Mrs. H. C. Walker, Mrs. W. S. Arrington. Tuesday—Mrs. W. M. Talbert, Mrs. W. M. Coleman, Mrs. J. T. Holliday, Mrs. Dan Bell, Miss Martha Bell. Wednesday—Mrs. E. B. Brown, Mrs. Gary Dorn, Mrs. Thomas Mc- Abee, Mrs. A. J. Andrews, Mrs. J. R. Crawford. Thursday—Mrs. J. E. Britt, Mrs. J. E. Bradley, Mrs. W. J. Talbert. Mrs. J. W. Wilkins, Mrs. J. E. Strom, Mrs. E. J. McCracken. Friday—Mrs. M. C. White, Mrs Isabelle Bentley, Mrs. T. J. Sibert. Mrs. J. W. Furqueron, Mrs. J. P. Rush. Each person is asked to bring a drinking glass each day. lebeau, Atlanta, Ga. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. Mt. Carmel News Miss Sara Curtis visited Mrs. Marvin Burte in Anderson part of this week^W^ ,*v Mrs; W. A. Scott and Mrs. Hunter McKinney were shopping in Au gusta Thursday. Mr. Bradley Morrah of Green ville spent Sabbath with his moth er, Mrs. Irene Morrah. Mrs. William B. Sharp and son, Billy, of Fort McPherson spent a few days with Mrs. John D. Cade last week. Misses Florence and Susie Pat terson, Mrs. Hunter McKinney, Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. W. H. Horton and Mr. Tarrant Scott attended the Baccalaureate sermon at De la Howe Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Mary Smith, Jean and Mr. Barnard Smith, Messrs. H. O. Watson, Law rence Hester, Jr., and others also enjoyed the sermon. Mrs. J. W. Boyd and Mrs. Ralph Campbell are spending some time at Mrs. Boyd’s home here. Many friends are delighted to see them again and so glad Mrs. Boyd is improving. Mrs. J. C. Plowden, James, Ethel and Reba Plowden and Mr. Ray mond Wells of Manning, Dr. Mervin Wells of Atlanta, Miss Reba Wells of Anderson and Mr. Floyd Wells of Greenville were all here for the Brown Reunion. Mrs. Floyd Wells and Miss Alice Wells came Satur day evening and Mr. J. C. Plowden came Sabbath for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burts oi Anderson spent Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtis. We are always glad to see this happy young couple. Mrs. Mattie B. Ashmore, Mrs. Mary Fairchild and Miss Mary Francis Fairchild of Drew, Miss., and Miss Ruth Bennett of Crystal Springs, Miss., the charming and very attractive guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Harling, left early Mon day morning to return to their homes. They came to S. C. to at tend the Reunion of the Brown family which was held at Long Cane church last Thursday^ Mrs. Ashmore made quite an interest ing talk, and as the young ladies are gjfted musicians, their music on violin and piano added much pleas ure to the day. Mrs. Fairchild anc daughter, Miss Mary Francis, and Miss Bennett visited Charleston Summerville and other places Fri day and Saturday and Mrs. Ash more accompanied them to Due West Sabbath for the sermon there that day. We hope they will soon visit S. C. again. Miss Elsie Edmunds of Augusta and her cousin, Miss Holloway, of McCormick, spent the week end with Mrs. Ida M. Black. Miss Eliza Covin, Mrs. Ben Fort- son and Mr. Thomas Fortson were Due West visitors Tuesday. Miss Carol Fortson is one of the sweet girl graduates this year. We are glad to say that Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, who underwent a tonsil operation in Anderson Sun day, is getting along nicely. Many friends wish for her a speedy re covery. The McCormick Methodist church will begin a Daily Vacation Bible School Monday morning, June 7 at 8:30 o’clock, with the pastor. Rev. M. E. Derrick, serving as prin cipal. The school will last for about two and one half hours each day and will continue through June 18. All children and workers are asked to meet at the church Sat urday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock to enroll. At five o’clock children from both Methodist and Baptist schools will parade through Main Street. ' It is hoped that every child in the town and community will be pres- 1 ent to join these boys and girls. The list of workers is as follows: Beginner’s Dept.: Mrs. Ruth Duncan, Misses Sarah Schumpert and Catherine Scruggs. Primary Dept.: Mis* Lucy Brown and Miss Sarah Frances Duncan. Junior and Intermediate Dept.: Miss Kathleen Abercrombie, Mrs. M. E. Derrick, Misses Valerie White. Bettye Workman and Nell Fooshe; Mr. William Killingsworth. Worship Leader — Mrs. Wistar Harmon. Music—Mrs. J. K. White. Recreation—Mrs. C. A. Gilbert and Miss Sallie Lou Cade. Members of the Ladies’ Bible Class have been asked to serve as a re freshment committee. Each per son is asked to bring a drinking glass each day. In discussing child training and character moulding, one recently said, “Man has been transforming the world about him for so long that fashioning things has become second nature with him. Some of the things which he makes wear out very quickly, while others will last for thousands of years; so greatly do the materials on which he works differ in fineness and durability. It is strange that we have been so slow to see that hu man personality is the finest thing on this planet, and that it too may be fashioned into a thing of beau ty. .. . He who gives himself to the training of a child has the privilege of working on that ma terial which is at once the finest, the most capable of refinement, and the most enduring”. This is a great work and the cooperation of every parent and child is earn estly desired. Lorenzo Sturkey Graduates With Highest Honors At The Citadel McCormick is congratulating it self upon its claim on Lorenzo Sturkey. He graduated from The Citadel Saturday with the highest honor in scholarship, winning over 87 fellow classmen. During the past four years Mr. Sturkey has held an enviable record at this institu tion, receiving many honors. Sat urday, Colonel J. Ripley Westmore land presented Cadet Captain Sturkey with the medal which-is awarded by the Board of Visitors to the cadet graduating at the head of his class. Mr. Sturkey is the elder son of Mrs. Lucy Anderson Sturkey and the late M. L. B. Sturkey, pioneer merchant of McCormick. Four years ago he graduated from the McCormick High School with the highest honor, scoring an average of 98 per cent. It is gratifying to citizens here when one of their number goes away and makes such a mark and they always follow with interest and appreciation, the progress made by each one. -IX t- Teachers Home From Their School Work The following teachers have re turned to their homes in McCor mick and other points in the coun ty for the summer vacation from their school duties at the various places: Mr. Welbourne Schumpert Wrightsville, Ga., Miss Helen Talbert, Enoree, Miss Lucy Brown, Plum Branch Miss Mary Remsen, Washington High School, Miss Edna Duncan, Wideman’s, Miss Eloise Corley, Warrenville, Miss Marion Dorn, Rock Hill, Miss Nell Dowtin, Greenville, Miss Lucile Caudle, Great Falls, Miss Ruby Abercrombie, Leesville Miss Josie Talbert, Lake View, Miss Carrie Mayson, I^ake City, Miss Birdie Walker, High Point N. C., Mr. Luther Andrews, Greenville Miss Sallie Quarles, Matthews, N C., Miss Helen Brown, Dillon, Mr. Roy Callison, Edgefield, Mr. James Willis, Pinewood, Miss Bettye Workman, Prosperity Miss Julia Brown, Whitmire, Miss Lillie Moss, Langley, Miss Frances Langley, Blacks burg. xx Notice A representative of the State Highway Department will be at McGrath Motor Company to assist the public in securing new driver’.' licenses from 9 to 12 o’clock cn the following Thursday mornihgs • June 10, 17, 24, and July 1st. ** ■' • * * College Students Returning Horae Students returning from the va rious colleges to their homes here and in others nearby places for the summer vacation, are: Mississippi State College, State College, Miss.— Mr. James Furqueron. Coker College, Hartsville— Miss Nell Fooshe. Winthrop College, Rock Hill— Miss Willie McComb, Miss Sara Schumpert, graduate. Miss Annie Laurie Sturkey, Miss Elizabeth Brown, Miss Elizabeth Talbert, Miss Ruth JHanvey, , Clemson College, Clemson— i Mr. John James Hester, Jr., | Mr. Julian Reames, graduate, .1 Mr. John Nixon Talbert. { The Citadel, Charleston— Mr. Lorenzo Sturkey, graduate, Mr. Jack Scruggs, Mr. Audley McCain, Mr. William Bradley. Furman University, Greenville— ; Mr. James Dorn, graduate, Mr. George Dorn, .• Mr. Wilber Strom, Jr. Lander College, Greenwood— , Miss Mary Fuller, ; Miss Virginia Freeland, Miss Sara Bracknell, graduate, .* Miss Phronie Lee Cheatham, Miss Lorene Drennan, ( Miss Bernice White, ' Miss Mae Coleman, y Miss Kate Bracknell. j Limestone College, Gaffney— Miss Sara Louise Strom, f Miss Sara Frances Duncan, j Miss Catherine Scruggs, Miss Valerie White. i Newberry College, Newberry— Mr. Claude Workman. k Greenville Woman’s College, Green ville—- Miss Frances Cook Robinson. Anderson College, Anderson— Miss Nan Workman. •, Erskine College, Due West— j Miss Elizabeth Harris, Miss Lura Jean Watson. ,j Wofford College, Spartanburg— \ Mr. Fred Young. Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga.— Miss Rebecca Drucker. Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N. C.— Mr. M. P. Lankford. ixi — * Second Vaccination Day For Dogs Dr. Barnette will be in McCor mick Saturday) June 5th/ to ,vac- inate dtes against rabies i.ror 9 o’clock until 2:C0 p. m. Tie pv.ee will be o-' 1 t'l? lot back of J. T. Martin’s store. R. D. SUber, C % •£•*<: *£;