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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, January 13, 1938 VcCORMICK MESSENGER Published Every Thursday i Established June 5, 1902 EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of the second class. 0UBSCR1PT1OM MATES: One Year Si.00 Blx Months ^ Three Months .50 Sunday School Lessor BY REV. CHAR1.ES E. HCNV ■A Bginning a Life of Service. Lesson for January 16th. Mark 1:14-28. Gorden Text: Mark 1:15. In our study of Jesus’ prepara- t-nn - for his brief but fruitful min istry we must bear in mind that the Jews were specialists in a re ligion centering about the Messianic hope. Galled by the irk some yoke of Rome, it was natural for them to yearn for an anointed king of God who would make them politically Independent and su preme. Then, too. it is pertinent to re mind ourselves that while the He brews were intensely religious they were also excellent men of business. Moreover it was a dark and brutal century. Slavery in its worst fprms was practiced; babies were exposed to die; family life was de teriorated; crucifixion was tolerat ed; selfishness was rampant; phi losophers were pessimistic. The education of Jesus was like that of any other Jewish lad of his type. His parents gave him some home instruction in the teaching of the Scriptures. He attended the synagogue school and the sabbath synagogue services. But, unlike St. Paul, he did not receive technical training in a first-class rabbinical school, for we are told in John 7:15 that ‘'the Jews marveled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?” To offset this lack he developed a passionate concern for people, an intense love of nature, and a consciousness of a unique relationship to God. With this background he pro claimed, at the outset of his min istry, the words of our Golden Text, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of Gid is at hand; re pent ye, and believe the gospel.” This is the keynote of his teaching. How fresh it sounds today! “There is just one thing wrong with the world,” said General Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army re cently. “We are trying to get along without God—and it can’t be done.” That is the same note Jesus struck long ago. ■ t* ’•■a < j y- \\ • i- -* . In /93iQ ^ # # # m mm mP - ^ 1 Wmm ' : A / : '- V ; ‘ ■ . 4 ' '■ / ’ , . ' J ' ' ■ • f. •' *\ . r • •. ». 'r.. .y.y4' -. *. . • .. .• < • r.-.*... Ke y.: ■:; . f * <r ' : .'iv ' wmwM ***1 'I- Check the low delivered prices of CHEVROLET TRUCKS You'll save in all ways with Chevrolets "THE THRIFT-CARRIERS FOR THE NATION 11 Save on purchase price 'Save on gas and oil • Save on upkeep New Steelstream Styling- -Economical Valve in-Head Engine Perfected Hydraulic Brakes * • • Extra Sturdy Frame Building six great lines of trucks and com mercial cars, in five separate wheel base lengths, with thirty-one basic models,,Chevrolet now offers truck.; for every trade. All models ar*- modern-to-the-minute and hr in., you the most efficient service avail able today in the lowest price range. Test these new trucks at your Chevrolet dealer’s, and prove that they give more pulling power for less money. General Motors Instalment Plan—Convenient. Economical Monthly Payments. A General Motors Value. CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION General Motors Sales Corporation DETROIT, MICHIGAN McGrath motor go McCORMICK, S. C. Welfare Department Reports Its Activities For Six Months’ Period -txi- Use Of Electricity Increasing On Farms Clcmson, Jan. 3.—Rural electrifi cation has made remarkable prog ress in South Carolina during the past three years, says C. V. Phagan, extension agricultural engineer, pointing out that over 14,000 farm families in the state were receiving electricity from highline service on January 1, 1938, while less than 4,000 were receiving this service on January 1, 1935. “Progress in rural electrification should mean more, however”, Mr. Phagan states, “than increasing the number of electrified farms. There should also be an increase in the use of electricity on farm; that are already electrified. The electric bill should not be consider ed as an addition to present ex penses but a replacement of cer tain expenses already being pa.d out for light, heat, or power. “Furthermore, many farms can make use of electrical equipment that will help make money or save money. Ordinarily, electricity can be made profitable by using such equipment as will release labor for increasing production or side-line projects, cr by producing a product of higher quality that will com mand better prices.” Still another important advan tage of the increasing use of elec tricity on the farm is that it makes it possible for rural lines to be extended into areas that are with out electricity, Mr. Phagan asserts. The construction of rural lines is, of course, dependent upon a cer tain amount of business or month ly revenue. Thifs, if farm families can prolitably use more electricity they are not only benefiting them- leives but making it possible for many ether communities to have c.eetiieity. Columbia, Jan. 8. — During the first six months’ operation, ended December 31, 1937, which in cluded only five full months of actual public assistance, the South Carolina Department of Public Welfare administered activities which brought to the needy of the State and their dependents cash benefits in the amount of $1,285,- 170.39 including $769,500.00 from C. C. C. allotments, and commodi ties and clothing valued at $290,- 964.54, according to the Depart ment’s report to be presented to the Governor and the General As sembly next week. The report, which will contain more than fifty type-written pages, will cover every detail of the Department’s opera tions in both State and county of fices from its organization to the end of the year. The report will show that 13,260 needy aged persons received monthly cash payments averaging $11.19, and totaling $386,622.09. Monthly assistance checks were sent to 500 needy blind persons, averaging $12.95, and aggregating $17,102.65. Grants to dependent children who are deprived of the care and support of one or both parents totaled $85,112.61, and averaged $19.85 monthly to 1,621 cases aided. One half of the amounts given to the needy aged and the needy blind is provided by the Federal Government, as well as one-third of the amounts awarded as aid to dependent chil dren. The Department also paid out in thirty-five counties to 1,054 other handicapped and unfortunate per sons not eligible for other forms -i: assistance under tne Act, the sum of • $27,833.04, in average monthly grants of $11.65. This type of relief is linanced by the State and individual counties participat ing equally. Boys enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps are certified after investigation by the Welfare Department, and each boy enrolled is required to allot $22.50 from his $30.00 monthly pay to needy de pendents or relatives. The amount of Federal money thus brought in to the State during the period was approximately $769,500.00, repre senting allotments from the aver age of 5,700 boys in camps between July 1 and December 31. Clothing and other commodities provided by the Government were distributed, under Government regulations, only to persons certi fied after investigation by the Wel fare Department. The value of commodities distributed during this period was $290,964.54, given to 14,- 840 applicants. In addition to these direct bene fits, the Department administered two service programs—Treatment and Training of the blind, and Child Welfare Service. The former is financed wholly by the State out of a $20,000.00 annual appropriation provided in the Welfare Act. The Child Welfare Service, financed entirely by the Federal Govern ment but administered by the State Department of Public Welfare, is confined to predominantly rural areas, and includes a wide variety of services in the way of fam ly adjustment of children especially needy in such communities. Neither of these services gives any direct cash or commodity aid. The Department during the pe riod covered by the report also handled approximately 2,527 in quiries concerning former resident of South Carolina now seeking as sistance or relief in other state; These “service cases” require in vestigation and report by the State Department of Public We-fare, i accordance with a policy of co operation among the states. The total cost of the Welfare Department’s administration u December 31, paid from assistanc funds, including organizat on an. equipment of the State Office anc -six county offices, \va $231,034.83. To determine the need of person: applying for assistance the Depart ment had up to December 31 in vestigated approximately 42,731 ap plications of a total of 61,088 re ceived, including those for aid tc the aged, the blind, dependent chil dren, general relief, commodities C. C. C. applications and service cases. Of these, 31,562 were found to be eligible for aid, while 11,139 were disapproved, leaving approxi mately 18,357 yet to be investigated. The average cost per investigation was $5.41. The cost of investigating the 31,562 approved cases was $170,- 868.69 while investigation of 11,169 cases found to be ineligible cost $60,466.14. Registration Books Open WANT ADV. MAN WANTED for Rawleigh Route of 800 families. Write today. Rawleigh’s, Dept. SCA-77-SA, Rich mond, Va. FOR SALS—One pair of mules goed condition, work anywhere, for $130.00. L. C. Talbert, R. 2, Troy, S. C. Treasurer’s Notice G. C. Patterson has been ap pointed supervisor of registration for the Municipal Election. Regis tration Book located at Patterson’s Clothing Company. T. J. SIBERT, Mayor. The County Treasurer’s Office will be open for the purpose of re ceiving taxes from the 15th day oi September, 1937, to the 15th day o: April, 1938 All taxes shall be due and pay able between the 15th day of Sep tember, 1937, and December 31 1937. That when taxes charged shal not be paid by December 31. 1937 the County Auditor shall proceec to add a penalty of one per cent for January, and if taxes are no- paid on or before February 1, 1938 -v«« C'-iitltO' Au f, ’*''~’ tr add Two Per Cent for February, and if taxes are not paid on or be fore March 1, 1938, the County Au ditor shall proceed to add 3 pe: cent for March, and if taxes arf not paid on or before April 1, 1938 the County Auditor shall proceec to add 4 oer cent up to the 15th o April, 1938, after which time th: County Treasurer shall issue exe cutions for all unpaid taxes, plu 7 per cent penalty. The tax levies for the year 193 r are as follows: For State Purposes 5 mill For County Purposes 3 mill For Bonds 14 mill Constitutional School Tax_ 3 mill. Mt. Carmel School District No. 1 2 mill: Willington S. D. No. 2 5 mill Bordeaux S. D. No. 3 2 mill: McCormick S. D. No. 4 and Bonds 14 mill. Buffalo S. D. No. 5 4 milh Bellvue S. D. No. 6 10 milk S. D. No. 7 00 mill Bethia S. D. No. 8 3 mill: Bold Branch S. D. No. 9 __10 milk Young’s S. D. No. 10 00 milk Wideman’s S. D. No. 11 2 milk Milway S. D. No. 13 2 mill: Robinson S. D. No. 14 6 milk Dornville S. D. No. 15 2 milk Bethany S. D. No. 16 8 milk Lyon’s S. D. No. 17 8 milk Hibler S. D. No. 18 6 milk Vernon S. D. No. 19 4 milk Plum Branch S. D. No. 24 and Bonds 20 mills Consolidated S. D. No. 1, Parksville, Modoc and Clarks Hill, and Bonds_18 mills All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years, except those exempt by law, are liable to a poll tax of $1.00 each. The law prescribes that all male citizens between the ages of 21 and 55 years must pay $2.00 commuta tion tax or work six days on the public roads. Commutation tax is included In property tax receipt. RUTH P. DUNCAN, Treasurer, McCormick County. JESTER’S CASH MARKET Phone No. 25 Main Street We Deliver McCormick, S. C. * When you are in town be sure and come by our market and let us suggest your meat needs for you. We will give you your choice of meats. Prices are Reasonable, Meats the Best. We carry a full line of Fresh Meats at all times and are always ready to he at your service. Fresh Fish and Norfolk O ysters, Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. W e highly appreciate your patronage. Before selling your cat lie and hogs, see us. We pay the market price for them. W e have reduced prices on pork and are offering *- -A it at the following prices: cpirpT A t -i. AL-rf V.4 JLi Pure F >rk Sausage 20c Perk Chops 20c Fork Roast 20c Pork I lam 25c Pork Ribs 20c We grind sausage for the public. 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