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. % ! V *•., i' “9 lj TSUI TO OUE8ELV«a, OOB NEIGHBORS. OUB COUNTBY AND OUB GOD. Thirty-Seventh Year Established June 5* 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1938 Number 2T Baptist S. S. Monthly Junior Class Officers And Teach ers Meeting Thursday Baptist Sunday School Monthly Officers and Teachers Meeting will be held at the home of Mr. J. S. Dukes, Thursday evening at 7:30. All officers and teachers are urged to attend. Program Devotional — Miss Sarah Kee Price. Qualifications of a good teacher —Mrs. Bertha Harris. Advantages of early training in the home and Sunday School— Mr. J. E. Young. Importance of correct records and reports—Mr. J. S. Dukes. s tXT Marketing Quotas Provide Means For Controlling Sales Columbia, Nov. 26.—Cotton pro ducers must work together if they want to reduce the surplus and make possible an improvement in the price situation, states R. W. Hamilton, state AAA administra tive officer. The “AAA farm program pro vides marketing quotas as a means for controlling the amount of cotton to be marketed”, says Mr. Hamilton. “Without quotas in effect, however, it would be possi ble for noncooperators to offset the adjustment efforts of their neighbors.” Mr. Hamilton points out that with quotas in effect the coopera tor can sell all the cotton he pro duces in 1939 without any penalty. On the other hand, the farmer who overplants his cotton acreage allotment will be encouraged to hold from the market all cotton produced in excess of his farm’s quota. All cotton sold from the' 1939 crop above the quota will be subject to three cents a pound penalty. To Present Comedy V On December 8th The Junior Class will present a three-act romantic rural comedy, “Silas Smidge from Turnip Ridge” on Thursday, December 8th, at 8 p. m., at the McCormick High School Auditorium. Silas Smidge, once a poor boy, returns to his home town to give the inhabitants a surprise and treat and to set some matters, much awry, to rights. Silas makes a grand entry by “flyin* machine and parrachuty” and then things really begin £o happen. The cast cf characters is as follows: Neurasthenia Twiggs—A stage- struck hired girl—Irma Arrington. Miss Simplicity McPheeters— : Thaddeus McPheeter’s sister— Vivian Strother. Oswald Gorlick—Clerk in Thad deus’ store—John Harris. Judy—an orphan waif—Natalie Brown. Florence McPheeters—Thaddeus’ aristocratic daughter — Cornelia Campbell. Thaddeus McPheeters — Village shylock—Tony Patterson. Ralph Thombill—A young min ister—A. C. Horne. Enid Thombill—His sister—Ella Bradley Faulkner. Leola Pixley—Village postmis tress—Dot McKinney. Ben Bruce—A young farmer, Silas’ Nephew—David Edmunds. Silas Smidge—Wistar Harmon. Wayne Kendall — Thaddeus’ step-son, a black sheep—Ed Brown. Muriel Armitage—Judy’s Aunt— Betty Fuller. These characters will give you a very enjoyable evening for the very small price of 10c, 15c, and 25c. They promise you two hours and a half of laughter and fun Be sure you support them. Third District Is Leading In Honors, American Legion Honea Path, Nov. 22.—Accord ing to figures taken from the latest report from the office of R. The following places have been T. Fairej r Department Adjutant of designated by the County Com- .the American Legion, the Third Managers Named And Places For Voting On Cotton Market ing Quotas Given mittee as places for voting on cotton marketing quotas Decem ber 10th. Managers have also been designated to serve by the Com mittee. At this writing all mana gers have not stated whether they can serve or not. Mt. Carmel—D. J. McAllister, Chairman, R. M. Pettigrew, M. D. Black. Willington — W. H. McNair, Chairman, A. B. Andrews, Sr., W. W. M. Lindley. W. D. Morrah’s Home—T. W. Cowan, Chairman, W. D. Morrah, S. T. Young. McCormick—J. E. Bell, Chair man, J. Bruce Holloway, Ralph E. Edmunds. Talbert’s Store—P. J. Dowtin, Chairman, D. H. Langley, B. N. Talbert. t Hollingsworth’s Store — W. L. White, Chairman, H. T. Christian, C. L. Williams. Morgan’s Store—E. M. Morgan, Chairman, G. C. White, Roy Ridlehoover. District is leading in honors. These figures show that five of the Posts in the “Big Ten” in percentage of membership are in the Third District; namely; Sen eca with 164 per cent of quota; McCormick with 146 per cent of quota; Honea Path with 140 per cent of quota; Pickens with 125 per cent of quota and Walhalla with 124 per cent of quota. The Third District also has four Posts in the “Big Ten” in numbers, namely; Anderson with 152; Pick ens with 140; Seneca with 100 and Walhalla with 97. This splen did showing has placed the Third District in second place in District standing. In addition to this six Posts in the District have earned National Certificates of Merit. Malcolm J. Shirley, District Commander, expressed himself as being very grateful for the coop eration shown by the Post offi cials in the District which have Mt. Carmel News T,r r. and Mrs. Inman Griffin anc’ Tf+’o djrjchter, Loui^p* rf Arn'"*; cus, Ga., spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney. M Vr \ j. w. Boyd returned homr Sunday afternoon from a two weeks’ visit, in Augusta with Mr and Mrs. S. T. Russell. They ac- comnanied her home but returned to Augusta that afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Russell of Atlanta spent Fridav with Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney. Miss Lennie Covin and Mrs. W. H. Horton were McCormick visi tors last Tuesday. Miss Sallie T. Cade of Converse College spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her mother, Mrs. Jennie M. Cade. Miss Gladys Scott of Davidson College spent the week fend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunaway, little Anne, Mr. Curtis Dunaway and Miss Burd of Tignall, Ga., were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Curtis. Misses Esther and Mae DuBose of Lisbon, Ga., were also guests for a few days. Miss Sara Curtis is working with the N. Y. A. in McCormick two weeks of each inonth. She spends one week in McCormick made these records possible. He states that the District only lacks and the next week in Mt. Carmel. Plum Branch—E. L. Langley, Chairman, W. W. Banks, W. R. 289 members to give the District I Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott en- HDLLYMD THEM McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 2nd and 3rd, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. HENRY ARTHUR JEAN VALERIE BILL ROBINSON in 441 ‘ROAD DEMON” Also A Musical Comedy ‘Snow Gets In Your Eyes and A Pete Smith Specialty “Surf Heroes” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY * December 5th and 6th, 7 P. M. and 8:55 P. M. MICKEY ROONEY JUDY GARLAND LEWIS STONE 46 in LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY Also rjf A Fitzpatrick Travel-Talk “Rural Sweeden” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS 99 ADMISSION: Adult-. 25 cents: Children rp to :2, 10 cents: Children 12 to 15. 15 ^ents Freeland. Parksville — T. R. Cartledge, Chairman, Lovin Wood, W. M. Self. Clarks Hill—E. C. Jefferson, Chairman, J. O. McDaniel, W. H. Ryan. Any person is eligible to vote who shared in the proceeds of the 1938 cotton crop other than a landlord of a standing rent or fix ed rent tenant. R. D. Suber, Secretary, County Agricultural Conservation Association. .~~1. ~T.x— — Tax System Needs Revision^ Says Aull its quota and he believes that the quota will be reached within the next week or two. xx Camp Bradley News Clemson, Nov. 26.—A thorough study of the whole tax system in South Carolina, with comparisons, to show not only the effects of our taxation system upon our own citizens but the effects upon the probable future development of the state and its industries, is one key to a better understanding of our tax problems and to an im provement in our tax system, says Dr. G. H. Aull, agricultural economist of the South Carolina Experiment Station. Further suggestions by Dr. Aull to this end are: 1. Statewide assessment and equalization of all property at its actual value, with a constitutional amendment to permit graduated taxes on different kinds and classes of property. 2. A periodic registration of all persons of taxpaying age and a registration fee substituted for the present poll tax. 3. A simplified, coordinated sys tem of tax returns and collections. 4. Lowered exemptions and credits for dependents under the provisions of our present income tax, and a reduction in the taxes to be paid by those who own property. 5. Further encouragement of the proposal for federal aid to educa tion without, of course, federal control. 6. A determined effort to collect delinquent property taxes. 7. Installment payment of all taxes. “Until public officials take a more active part in enrolling the taxpayer and making him con scious of the responsibilities of citizenship, it is not likely that there will be any improvement in the percentage of people partici pating in various duties of citizen ship”, says Dr. Aull. “Citizens now take all too little interest in public affairs. There should be one day set aside in each year as a ‘citi zenship day’ during which, in Camp Bradley, Nov. 26.—A hap py Thanksgiving was enjoyed by’ all the men at Camp Bradley and visitors from different sections of the country. Mess Sgt. Tram mell presented a very delicious dinner with following menu being served: Roast turkey, dressingr giblet gravey, heart of celery, cranberry sauce, sweet pickles, French fried potatoes, creamed peas, steamed rice, sliced tomatoes, sliced lettuce, mayonnaise, pump kin pie, plum pudding, mince meat pies, fruit cake, mixed candy, nuts, apples, bananas, oranges, fruit salad, iced bever ages, hot coffee, rolls, and butter and a package of cigarettes was given to each enrollee. We were very glad indeed to have these distinguished guests with us and hope they will visit us more often in the future. Machine Operator W. E. B. Tompkins has returned from New berry, S. C., where he has been attending a truck drivers school. Company Clerk M. S. Ricketson is continuing to improve at U. S. Gov’t, hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Parsom Mountain recreation area has been approved and work will begin Monday, Nov. 28. 1938. We want to extend a cordial in vitation to everyone to come to Parsom Mt. recreation area as soon as it is finished. We are sure that it will not be long. The rain that we have had the past few days has been a hcld-up on our road construction work, but has been an asset to fire pre vention. We have been very for tunate for the past two weeks by not having to fight any fires and hope that this may be continued in the future. Mr. Hoard Allen of Charleston. S. C., was a visitor at Camp Brad ley last Friday. tertained quite a large crowd Sunday with a turkey dinner in honor of the newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Tarrant, of Green wood, S. C. Their marriage was a recent social event in Aiken. Among the guests present Sunday were Mrs. Gladys Bowyer, Mr. Charles Bowyer, Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Tarrant, Mr. W. L. Miller, Greenwood, Miss Gladys Scott of Davidson College, N. C., Mrs. Carrie Tarrant, and others Mr. Harold Gilliam of P. C. came over Wednesday afternoon and spent the holidays with his mother. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Messrs. Har old Gilliam and Willie Hester were among the others to see the Clemson-Furman game last Thursday. Mr. H. O. Watson, Misses Lura Jean and Virginia Watson also attended the game Thursday. Cadet Lawrence Hester of The Citadel, Charleston, and friend, Cadet Louis Knotts, of The Cita del, Charleston, spent Thanks giving with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hester. xx Right Feeding Needed For Growing Heifers Cardinal Features Of Present Farm Program Columbia, Nov. 26.—What kind of legislation do we now have under which farmers can carry on effective programs for agriculture, is a question that agricultural de partment officials have answered in a brief report on the accom plishments and objectives of * e Agricultural Adjustment Adminis tration, according to R. W. Hamil ton, state administrative officer, AAA. Seven cardinal features of agri cultural legislation now in effect were emphasized in the report: 1. Farmers, if they so desire, can have a voluntary control pro gram in years when supplies are normal and surpluses are not bur densome. When supplies become excessive, they can vote in refer enda for marketing quotas and achieve compulsory control. 2. Farmers can have effective soil-conservation and soil-building programs. Payments are provided to compensate farmers for out-of- pocket cost incurred in adjusting acreage and production and in maintaining and improving their land. 3. Present legislation provides for surplus removal programs and marketing agreements for certain commodities. 4. The 1938 Act includes provis ion for crop insurance for wheat. A similar insurance could be pro vided for cotton, if farmers desire. 5. This Act also provides for sound loan programs to enable farmers to hold commodities off the market when supplies get out of hand until supplies are more normal and prices have improved. 6. Provision may be made for export subsidies on farm crops, such as the cotton price adjust ment payments now being made to farmers. 7. To develop new uses and new markets, the Act of 1938 author izes four regional research labora tories, one to be located in the South, to develop new scientific, chemical, and technical uses, new markets, and new outlets for farm commodities and products. “Since 1933 government has learned much about the needs of agriculture, a knowledge which has been incorporated in the sev eral laws mentioned in the re port”, Mr. Hamilton said. “These have not been perfect agricultural laws but they are backed by six years of profitable experience and sound thinking. South Carolinai farmers will do well to scrutinize critically the ‘hurry-up’ panaceas that are being proposed in some quarters.” X Home Agent’s Sched ule, Dec. 1-9, 1938 Thursday, Office; Willington H. D. Q. Friday, Office; Parksville H. D. C. Saturday, Office. Monday, Office; Bethany H. D. C. Tuesday, Office; Dowtin H. D. C. Wednesday, Office; Plum Branch H. D. C. Many farmers and dairymen fail to grow out their dairy heifer? to a size which will permit them to produce milk up to their in herited capacity, says Count; Agent R. D. Suber, stating tha the critical period in growing ou a large rugged two-year-cld heife is from time of weaning to fresh ening time. 'During this period all heifers should have access during the grazing season to abundant pas tures, preferably upland pastures he advises. During the fall and wintei months when good pastures ar not available it is necessary tr feed legume hay because of its vitamin and mineral content which permits maximum growth Bright green cured legume hays and fast-growing pasture grasses provide an abundant source of minerals which are not found in low-quality roughages. With the exception of phosphorus found in cottonseed meal the grains are a poor source of minerals. If sufficient legume hay is not available for full feeding, small amounts should be fed at the reg ular feeding time and the heifers allowed to run to racks filled with oat straw, com stover, grass hay, loroci ’ i Thursday, Office; McCormick Gr. 4-H Club; Buffalo-Bellvue H. [sorghum hay, or the like. An a- various assemblies, those Individ- d. C. bundance of roughage, even if uals who have become of age dur-| Friday, Office; Meriwether H. D. part is of poor feeding value, isj ing the year could be instructed c. (necessary for the development of in the duties and responsibilities which they inherit as such.” Matilda Bell, (large barrel capacity and body. . Co. Home Demonstration Agent. growth. McCORMICK BAPTIST Church School, J. S. Dukes, Supt* 10:00 A. M. A Class for “every age.” Church Worship 11:00 A. M. Sermon: “The Bible And Christ mas.” Training Union, J. F. Buzhardt^ Dir., 6:30 P. M. Evening Worship 7:30 P. M. Subject: “NO ROOM IN THE INN.” Mid-week Service at Church, 7:30 P. M. For discussion: “Foreign Mis sions.” Practice —Christmas Pageant. BETHANY BAPTIST Church School 2:30 P. ML Church Worship 3:30 P. M. Our churches are planning for their annual EVERY MEMBER Canvass. The Pastor invites eachi member and friend to unite withi him in prayer that our people may first give themselves—and then their gifts—to the Lord. Pray that in each church our Canvass may please Him who loves us and gives Himself for us. We are expecting great things of God—of our members. A. Thad. Persons. iM n 41N |>