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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, S. C.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1937 if ★ if if ★ ★ ★ it STAR DUST ★ ★ ★ ★ if if it if $ Atovie • Radio $ it it ***By VIRGINIA VALE ★★★ S AMUEL GOLDWYN is tak ing bows again for succeed ing where many other motion picture producers have failed. He has made a new version of an old picture that is even bet ter than the old one—and the first *'Stella Dallas’’ was the best picture of its year, some twelve years ago. This picture is frankly a tear-jerk er, the story of a millhand’s daugh ter who married a gentleman, but could never become a lady. But “Stella Dallas” was fine and cou rageous enough to see to it that her daughter had a chance to be come one of her father’s set rather than hers. Barbara Stanwyck gives a sincere and gripping performance as Stella. If you would rather laugh than cry, Paramount and Twentieth Cen tury-Fox are all ready for you with two mad musical extravaganzas. Par amount’s contribu tion is “Artists and Models” and it stars / Jack Benny. Twen tieth Century’s new one is “You Can’t Have Everything,” and in it the Ritz Brothers are mad der and merrier Alice Faye than ever, Alice Faye sings sad songs and Don Ameche is a plea&ant hero. Funny part about this picture is that you will adore Phyllis Brooks who plays one of the most unpleasant parts you have ever seen—a soubrette whom everybody in the cast loathes with good reason. Gene Antrey sets a pace that it ' is tough for other cowboys to main tain. Now producers expect them all to sing. Back Jones hasn’t fallen for vocal lessons yet, bat he has hired a heavy for his new picture, “Sadden Bill Dorn,” who can war ble Western ballads with the best of them. His name is Harold Hodge. Anna May Wong, who will return to the screen this fall under the auspices of Paramount, playing a sort of female Charlie Chan, spent her time meanwhile playing sum mer theaters in the East. At Mount Kisco, where Frances Farmer had made a tremendous hit, Anna Mae made a decorative and charming •‘Princess Turandot” in a play adapted from the opera of that name. ; Dorothy Day, one of the famous clothes models who worked in Walt er Wanger’s “Vogues of 1938” came to New York for a brief vacation, and when she returned to Hol lywood, she learned that she had a brand new name. Mervyn Le Roy, who gave her a contract to make pictures for him decided that Doro thy Day was not a good name be cause there are several actresses and two authors already using it. He is going to bill her as Vicki Les ter, the name of the character that Janet Gaynor played in “A Star Is Bom.” When you saw “I Met Him in Paris” you must have wondered why Robert Young fled from such an attractive wife as the one played by Mona Barrie. Well, she explained all when she arrived in New York recently to. rehearse for a stage engagement. It seems that there were long scenes that explained their differences, but the picture was too long, and Mona landed on the cutting room floor. She hopes for better luck in the picture that she just finished, James Cagney’s “Some thing to Sing About.” She plays a eomedy role, a sort of female Mischa Auer, and she had so much fun doing it that she doesn’t see why Grand National had to pay her a salary. Robert Young ODDS AND ENDS—Everybody won ders if Frances Farmer’s costumes in u The Toast of New York” were responsible for the revival of bustles in the big Paris fashions showings . . . Benay Venuta, whose songs are so popular on the air, got her start dancing in the same ballet with Myrna Loy . . . Burgess Meredith sued to sing in the same church choir with Lanny Ross . . . Eddie Cantor eats his lunch between scenes on the set these days, because he uses his regular lunch hour to dash over to the antique store he has bought to see how business is go ing . . . Ina Claire’s Sunday night radio dramas on NBC’s blue network are grow ing so popular that maybe she won’t eome back to make motion pictures, after all - - - Gary Cooper has bought a ranch for the old cowboys who used to work with him in Western dramas . . . Because she loves sun-bathing Bette Davis will have to stay away from the Warner studio for a month, most of the time in a darkened room. © Western Newspaper Union. Petra Is Off the Beaten Path. Old Petra Now Accessible to Travelers After Many Centuries of Oblivion Prepared by National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C.—WNU Service. P ETRA, silent city of the for gotten past, halfway between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, exerts a magic spell upon the minds of those fortu nate enough to know it. Its sin gle and weird approach, through a deep rock cleft more than a mile long; its temples, numbering nearly a thousand, cut into the living rock of stupendous cliffs and showing Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman influence; its high places, courts, libation basins and altars where the ancients worshiped; its amaz ing color, the work of Nature lavish with ocher and all shades of red—all these are mysteri ous, enthralling. “The rose-red city, half as old as time,” has a history that began long before histories were written. Near it have been found worked flints of the Late Chellean period, millenni ums before recorded dates. It’s first written history is found in the Bible; for the land about it was Mount Seir of old (now Esh Shera), home of the Horites, cave dwellers whose progenitor was Hori, the grandson of Seir. These Horites are first mentioned at the time of Abraham in connection with the subjugation of the land by Chedor- laomer. For centuries Petra was a rich caravan city, a veritable crossroads of the ancient world. The Arabian peninsula was a network of caravan routes, over which passed the prod ucts of Africa, Arabia, and India to the valley of the Nile, Palestine, Phoenicia, and the Euphrates-Tigris valley. Deserted When Rome Fell. Goods were brought to Petra for storage and for trans-shipment in every direction. So important was the city that the Romans built two roads to tap its wealth. When Rome fell, however, its doom was sealed. Abandoned save for a few desert tribesmen, who lived miserably in its caves, as some of them still live, Petra passed from the notice of the outside world, remaining in oblivion for more than a thousand years. In 1812 the Swiss traveler, John Lewis Burckhardt, disguised as a Bedouin sheik, reached it and re turned to tell of its mysteries. It had then become sacred ground to the Arabs, and danger menaced any infidel who approached it. In the century after Burckhardt few explorers attempted to visit it. Not, indeed, until after the World war was it accessible to any save the most intrepid; and even now vis itors cannot enter it save under protection of armed guards. With a comfortable camp for accommoda tion of guests during the summer months, Petra at last is open to se rious travelers. The trip from Jerusalem to Petra and back once required about a month of arduous caravan travel through country infested with law less Bedouins. Construction of the Mecca railway from Damascus to the sacred city of Medina was a first step toward opening the country, and later a highway from Jerusa lem to Ma’an and a smooth dirt road from Ma’an to Elji brought motor vehicles within two miles of the ancient city. Airplanes, too, now carry passengers to Ma’an, bound for Petra. When the British cleared the way for automobiles between Ma’an and Elji, the Bedouins rose in open re volt, complaining that the road would deprive them of their income from renting saddle animals to Petra visitors. Warfare ensued, several persons of both sides losing their lives. After the government had crushed the re bellion by armed force, the Bed ouins received assurance that the road would not be extended beyond Elji, and that their horses and mules would be hired under govern ment supervision for the last part I oi the journey. Thus the Bedouins have kept modern transportation from actu ally infringing on the silence of long ago and preserved for Petra a measure of its isolation. How to Reach the Rains. / However you travel to Petra, whether by railroad from Damas cus, a method almost disused; or by car from Jerusalem, the most practical way; or by air, the lat est innovation, all routes converge on Ma’an, a thriving abode village girdled with walled gardens of palms, figs, and vegetables, and surrounded by flat, chalky white desert. There is an English school here, and visitors are often amazed to find that many of the Arab youths understand and speak English. From Ma’an you drive northwest by car, passing the spring of Ain Musa, to Elji. Here a happy crowd of Bedouins, with emaciated riding horses and pack mules, await your arrival. Descending first by slippery trails over limestone rock, you follow the bed of Wadi Musa to a mighty bar rier, the eastern range of the red sandstone mountains that enclose Petra. Wadi Musa deepens. It seems that you are entering a cul- de-sac, but here Nature has rent the range asunder, cutting a nar row opening. For this long slit the Arabs have coined the name Es Siq (a cleft). Through it the fountain and flood watefs flow in winter, and after trav ersing the precincts of Petra city, find their way into Wadi el Araba by another greater gorge, the Wadi es Siyagh. Through Bab es Siq. Approaching the gateway, Bab es Siq, you pass through a small sub urb of Petra, without the precincts of the fortified city. This was a city of the dead, as was most of what is left of Petra. Objects of interest are tombs of the pylon type, cut from the solid rock, but, unlike the facade monuments of Petra proper, blocked out to stand apart as build ings. Here, too, are scattered white sandstone hummocks, rock domes into which large numbers of small chambers have been cut without faces. Many of like character are found on the less accessible mountain tops. They are believed to be the troglodyte homes of ancient people who lived on Mount Seir before the descendants of Esau made Edom of it. The Siq is 6,000 feet long as the crow flies and considerably longer as it winds. Once it was all paved, and channels were cut into its pre cipitous sides to lead the spring water into the city. It is 20 feet wide in its narrowest parts and ex pands to not more than two or three times this dimension. Its sides are stupendous, making men mere ants by comparison. In no place may you see far ahead, crooks and corners prevent ing. A streak of blue sky like a twisted ribbon is all that is visible of the heavens. Your horses slip over the great boulders that choke this ancient av enue. your Bedouins chanting their weary and melancholy notes. Alter 21) minutes ol this bewitch ing seclusion, you strain your eyes for a first glimpse of the vision you know awaits you. Even though you watch, it bursts upon you as a surprise. The Siq ends abruptly in a cross gorge. From the face of the cliff opposite the Siq mouth El Khazna has been cameoed out, a temple to an unknown deity. It peeps at you at first, you see a little more, and then it bursts upon you in all its beauty. This cross-canyon has been called the “Outer Siq.” The name “Lower Siq” may fit it better. Its walls are equally precipitous. To the south its valley floor rises abruptly to the mountain top on which the Great High Place of Sacrifice is lo cated. Steps have been cut at no little expenditure of energy to make easy the ascent of the worshiper. To the north the Outer Siq expands, opening into the Petra basin. IMPROVED*”'"”'’ UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chool Lesson By REV. HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. Dean of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. © Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for September 5 GOD REQUIRES SOCIAL JUSTICE. LESSON TEXT—Leviticus 19:1-18, 32-87. GOLDEN TEXT—As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Luke 6:31. PRIMARY TOPIC—At Harvest Time. JUNIOR TOPIC—At Harvest Time. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC —Championing the Rights of Others. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC —My Resonsibility for Social Justice. Labor Day—in this year of our Lord 1937—looks out upon a world deeply divided in opinions oi what is right and what is wrong in the relationship between capital and la bor. Political and economic leaders are talking much of social justice, of a planned economy in which all shall have a full share of the prod ucts of labor. Surely, we would all agree that there should be only kindness and justice in all such dealings of man with man. But how to accomplish that result in a world of selfishness and sin, that indeed is the question. Unfortunately, many of those in the church who have greatly stressed social relationships have forgotten that the true foundation for such teaching and living is the preaching of the gospel of re demption. In reaction to their im possible position, others who have faithfully preached the necessity of regeneration have forgotten to stress the need of the expression of regenerated life in the social rela tionships of man. We need God- given balance, with a proper re flection of gospel truth in honest and helpful living. God wants his peo ple to show that they belong to him by I. Providing for the Poor and Needy (w. 9, 10, 14, 15). When Jesus said, “Ye have the poor always with you” (Matt. 26:11), he referred to one of the responsibilities which thoughtful and considerate men have always glad ly borne, but which has been a con stant problem to both individuals and nations. We have dealt with it in our day on a broad and supposed ly scientific basis, but those who are closest to it are quick to admit that we have even now an imperfect solution. In the days of Israel the poor were fed by the purposeful leaving of gleanings in the field— which the needy were free to gather as their own. Thus they had the joy of helping themselves even as they were being helped by others, and, in the final analysis, by God him self. II. Guarding Another’s Reputation (w. 16-18). Gossip is a destructive means of breaking down the good standing of another. It is a sin all too com mon in our day, even within the circle of God’s own people. Tale bearing and evil-speaking are a blight on our social and religious life. We should put them away. Akin to this common and awful sin is the bearing of grudges and the seeking for revenge, neither of which serves any good purpose. HI. Honoring the Aged (v. 32). Old - age pensions undoubtedly have their place in our complicated social life, but it is evident that they would be entirely unnecessary if men and women had in the fear of God honored “the hoary head” and “the face of the old man,” even as God gave command to Israel. IV. Loving the Stranger (w. 33, 34). The man who knows what it is to have been a stranger, and to meet with love and protecting care, should never forget to go and do likewise. Living, as many of us do, in great cities makes this some what of a problem, and yet one sometimes wonders whether the bustling city is not often kinder to the stranger than the little com munity, which makes him feel like an “outsider.” V. Being Honest in Business (w. 11-13, 35, 36). No stealing, no false swearing, no defrauding, no withholding of wages, for all these things dishonor or “pro fane the name of thy God.” A good motto to hang up behind the counter or over the desk in a business house is found in the words of verses 35 and 36. False bottoms, trick scales, short measure—oh, yes, they are against the city ordi nance, and you will be fined if you are caught. But remember, they are also an abomination in the sight of the Lord. The closing verse of our lesson reiterates that important truth. In carrying out the tenets of Asocial justice we are not simply being humane and kind. We are observ ing the statutes and ordinances of the Eternal One, him who says, “I am Jehovah.” Being One in Faith It is good to know that in what ever country we are found, and under whatever sky, we are, through faith in the divine Saviour, members in the same body, sheep In the same fold, children of one They're Cinches to Sew Y ES, the sewing bug will get you, if you don’t watch out, young lady! And when it does there will be a hum in your life (and we don’t mean head noises). Right now is the time to begin; right here is the place to get your inspiration. So all together, girls: it’s sew, sew, sew-your-own! Inspiration Number 1. The vivacious model at the left is the number 1 piece for your new autumn advance. It calls for taffeta, embellished, as you might expect, with grosgrain. You may use vivid colors too. Milady, for Fashion has gone color mad this fall. Reds of every hue, bright blues, lavender, warm browns, all are being featured in smart ave nue shops along the Rue de la Paix. Morning Frock. For most of us, each day de mands that a little work be done. Sew-Your-Own appreciates this and the need for frocks that are practical, pretty, and easy to keep that way, hence the new utility frock in the center. Five pieces are its sum and total; seven morn ings a week its cycle. Any tub- well fabric will do nicely as the material — try one version in printed rayon. Tailored Charm. The waistcoat used to be a gen tleman’s identification, but, alas, like many another smart idea, womankind has copped it. Here you see an attractive example of this modern contraband. Not only does it have suavity, but it is en tirely feminine, as well. The ex quisite waist line, sweet little col lar, and puff sleeves, make this a number you can’t afford to pass up. The Patterns. Pattern 1363 is designed for sizes 12 to 20 (30 to 40 bust). Size 14 requires 3% yards of 39-inch material, plus 18 yards of ribbon for trimming, as pictured. Pattern 1354 is designed for sizes 34 to 46. Size 36 requires 4% yards of 35-inch material. Pattern 1252 is designed for sizes 12 to 20 (30 to 38 bust). Size Tavolite }Q.ecitae oft ike M/eek^— DREPARE apple sauce by your * favorite method and then try this delicious summer recipe. Frozen Apple Pudding. 2 cups unsweetened apple sauce 4 tablespoons sugar Vs cup orange marmalade. Vs cup cream, whipped Combine apple sauce, sugar and marmalade. If apple sauce has al ready been sweetened, omit sugar. Fold in whipped cream. Turn into freezing tray of automatic refrig erator and freeze without stirring until firm (about 2 hours), using low cold control for freezing. Yield: IVz. pints or 6 servings. Over With the Night Quick is the succession of hu man events. The cares of today are seldom the cares of tomor row, and when we lie down at night, we may safely say to most of our troubles, “Ye have done your worst, and we shall meet no more. ’ ’—Cowper. 14 requires 3% yards of. 39-inch material. , Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1020, 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 111. Price of patterns, 15 cen4s (in coins) each. © Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service. STOP THOSK CHILLS AND FEVER! Take a Proven Medicine for Malaria Don’t suffer like a dog! The minute you feel a chin or fever coming on, start taking Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. This good, old medicine will soon fix you up. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic con tains tasteless quinidine and iron. It quickly stops chills and fever and also tends to build you up. That’s the double effect you want The next time you suffer an attack of Malaria, don’t take chances with new-fangled or untried prepara tions. Get Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. It’s pleasant to take as well as effective. All drug stores sell Grove’s Taste less Chill Tonic, 50c and $1. The latter size is the more economical. A Good Laxative The bad feelings and dullness often attending constipation take the joy out of life. Try a dose of Black-Draught at the first sign of constipation and see how much bet ter it is to check the trouble before it gets a hold on you. Black- Draught is purely vegetable and is so prompt and reliable. Get re freshing relief from constipation by taking purely vegetable BLACK-DRAUCHT HOW LONG CAN A THREE-QUARTER WIFE HOLD HER HUSBAND? Y OU have to work at marriage to make a success of it. Men may be selfish, unsympathetic, but that’s the way they’re made and you might as well realize it. When your back aches and your nerves scream, don't take it out on your husband. He can’t possibly know how you feeL For three generations one woman has told another how to go “smil ing through’’ with Lydia E. Pink- ham's Vegetable Compound. It helps Nature tone up the system, thus lessening the discomforts from the functional disorders which women must endure in the three ordeals of life: 1. Turning from girlhood to womanhood. 2. Pre paring for motherhood. 3. Ap proaching “middle age.” Don’t be a three-quarter wife, take LYDIA E. PINKHAM’S VEGETABLE COMPOUND and Go "Smiling Through.” Dr. Peery'a Vermifuge “Dead Shot” kills and expels worms in a very few hours. One dose suffices. It works quickly and surely. All Druggists. 60c. /»v Dr Peer v’s £ Dead Shot for WORMS^ vermifuge j Wrights Pill Co- 100 Gold Street. N. T. City | CHEW LONG BILL NAVY TOBACCO home. Pay Up Our Debts Debt comes under the eighth com mandment. It hangs a millstone round the neck of the man or wom an who incurs it. It corrodes hon esty. —- WATATJ^U THE SPECIALS llyey M JljL You can depend on the special sales xner- ™ w chants of our town announce in columns of this paper. They mean money saving to our readers. It always pays to patronize merchants who advertise. They are not afraid of their merchandise or their prices.