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* - f ; •y V * Thirty-Seventh Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1938 Number 31 CHURCH 1 [CENTOS PLUM BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH All members of our church are urgently requested to be present at the services Sunday morning, January 1st. Object, calling pas- tyjr. j^oard Of Deacons, Plum Branch Baptist Church. MT. CARMEL A. R. P. CHURCH There will be the annual roll call in the Mt. Carmel A. R. P. church next Sabbath morning, the first Sabbath of the new year. An effort is being made to have all of the members present for the service. The pastor. Rev. S. W. Reid, will preach. McCORMICK BAPTIST WATCH NIGHT SERVICE, SATURDAY 10:15 P. M.-12:05 “NEW YEAR.” PRAYERS AND TALKS. Social: 11:00-11:30—“Bring a pound of fruit.” Under direction of pur young people—for young and “old.” Sunday—A day of prayer: Deacons and pastor in prayer— 9-10:00 A. M. Sunday School—all departments, all ages—10:(X>-11:00 A. M. Church Worship (The Church prayer)—11:00-12:00 noon. Sermon on Prayer. Men and women in prayer (at church)—3-4:00 P. M. Training union in prayer—6:30- 7:30 P. M. Student Night—in charge of young College students—7:30 P. M. Message by pastor: “God’s Great Love” followed by “Bap tism.” BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH Church School (In Prayer)— 2:30 P. M. Church Worship (In Prayer)— 3:30 P. M. Friends, we are in need—in great need—of God. Our churches need Him; ofcr community needs Him, the world needs Him. In the New Year’s Message from Dr. lent, and ami Secretary, Baptist World Alliance, our need of God is made plain. “Never has it been more evident that this distracted world needs the Gospel of our Lord and Sa viour Jesus Christ. Men and na tions are perishing for lack of the life that is in Him. We as Chris tians claim to possess the secret of deliverance and renewal; but, our own hold on the Saviour is all ton feeble and our love for Him and for those for whom He died is too nften but a flickering flame. Nevertheless, we have an exneri- ence of His grace. All we have received has made us debtors— to our Lord and to our fellowmen. Dare we claim that we are dis charging our debt? What might he not accomplish in and through the twelve millions of Baotist church members in the world if our hearts were kindled by the Spirit of Him who gave all! Shall we not turn to God in renentant, earnest, persistent prayer that our whole being may be utterly de voted? Then our fellowshin with one another and with all who serve our Christ will have in it a deen joy and a helpfulness hitherto unknown: and we shall everywhere turn with firm resolve and confident hope to the task of proclaiming His Gospel, and of winning groping, needy, sinful souls to Him in whom and for whom we live.” RESORT TO PRAYER New Year’s Dav Will Be Made a Day of Praver for the Southwide Baptist Revival. 1939. Eight Objectives (1) A great increase in conver sions and baptisms, (2) enlistment of a multitude of “soul-winners.” (3) establishment of family altars. (4) a revival meeting in every church and in every unchurched community, (5) an aggressive, co-operative evange listic program in everv associa- tional area, (6) city-wide “soul winning” crusades. (7) adequate conservation of the results, and (ft) the exaltation of the ministry of Bible preaching. “These plans are too great for us to attain by any power within us. In our inadeouacy, let us re sort to praver.” “Of course it is the earnest hope and fervent prayer that the anticipated revi val fires may spread throughout cur entire nation and to the ends of the earth. breaking over national and denominational and racial bounds, and may never cease until every individual in all the world has been brought under the powerful, saving influence of “* of McCormick will respond to this call to Prayer. We must set aside Jan. 1, as a day of prayer. We will—for Christs sake! Thank you! We thank God for victory! A. Thad. Persons. Rehoboth H. D. Club Enjoys Christmas Party Plum Branch. S. C.. Dec. 17.— The Rehoboth Home Demonstra tion e’nb was onte r tainod for it^ December meeting by Mrs. E. M. Morgan as hostess. Several contests and games were enjoyed. A decorative motif of green and red was used throughout the house. The re freshment table from which Mrs. Morgan served ambrosia, pound cake, cheese straws and coffee was overlaid with a handsome corner of cherry lace. In the center of the table was a beauti ful pionsettia. with small ones bv each plate. Four prism candalbra held lighted red tapers. In the windows were beautiful green and red trimmings. After finding places at the table the blessing was asked by Mr. Charlie Strom, the entire assem blage joined in singing Christmas carols. Invited were Miss Matilda Bell. Mr. Felder Berry, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Clubreath. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Culbreath, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilchrist, Mrs. Sallie Gilchrist, Mrs. Mollie Moultrie, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reynolds, Mr. Charlie Strom, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Winn, Mrs. Minnie Winn, Mrs. E. P. Winn, ►Mr. Carl Winn. Mr. apd Mrs. R. T. West, Miss Lenora Whatley, Mrs. J. P. Talbert, Mr. John Talbert, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Morgan. Rehoboth W. M. S. Meets HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 30th and 31st, 7 P. M. and 8:40 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. GLORIA STUART MICHAEL WHALEN in “TIME OUT FOR MURDER” Also CRIME DOESN'T PAY “A Criminal Is Born” and “Autumn Styles” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY January 2nd and 3rd, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. RUBY KEELER ANNE! SHIRLEY RALPH MORGAN m “MOTHER CAREY’S CHICKENS” t * Also A Musical Comedy “Latin Rhythm’ and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adu! fc . 25 cents: Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents Review cf all nations was the subject of the December program of the Rehoboth W. M. S. which was held in the home of Mrs. J. B Gilchrist with Mrs. L. E. Winn as joint hostess. The Royal Service summarized the study of each nation present ed each month this year. The result of the work of our mission aries. in the nations, is evidenced by their celebration of Christ’s birthday. This month also closes the celebration of the Golden Jubilee Year. Mrs. JVE. Winn, president, read a poem, “Fifty Years From Now.” The possibility of the future accomolishments makes us wish to live that we may see and know. Mrs. J. E. Winn read the scrio- ture. Mrs. B. S. Culbreath led in prayer. “The Unfinished Task” was read by Mrs. W. A. Winn. Silent Night was sung in unison. “Go Ye, Go Ye Into All The World, As We Face The Unfinish ed Task” was presented by Mrs. R. T. West; “Training For The Year To Come”, by Mrs. B. S. Cul breath. Playlet—Foreign Countries was presented by Mesdames J. E. Winn. Sallie Gilchrist, W. P. Cul breath. Minnie Winn, Mollie Moultrie, Jenelle Winn, H. M. Reynolds, B. E. Gilchrist, T. C. Winn, T. B. Gilchrist. Misses Min nie Lee and Trula Winn. Twenty-four members were present. A Lottie Moon Christmas offer ing was made. A note of thanks from Mrs. Margaret Doolittle was read. It expressed her gratitude for a basket of fruit sent from the W. M. S. while she was sick. This year’s officers were re elected to serve another year: Mrs. J. E. Winn, president; Mrs. -T. P. Talbert, vice-president; Mrs. E. M. Morgan, secretary and i treasurer. A rising vote of thanks | was made expressing the grati-» *ude of the society for the services | oiven by the officers this past year. Mrs. Mollie Moultrie invited the society to meet in her home in January. Mrs. E. M. Morgan dismissed with a prayer of thanks for the wo^k done and that we may do more next year for the advance ment of the Lord’s kingdom. Japanese fruit cake, ambrosia and coffee were served by the hostesses. Reporter. VTtfWIi Mr. Pierce Deason is home from Bowens Business College at Co lumbia, for the Christmas holi days. Mr. and Mrs. Benton Talbert of Roy, N. M., are spending the holidays in the homes of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Arrington, of McCormick, and his mother, Mrs. Sallie Talbert, of Buffalo. Miss Bernice White, who is in training at the University Hospi tal in Augusta, spent the Christ mas holidays with relatives at Plum Branch. Miss Miriam Edmunds is spend ing this week in Augusta with Miss Mabel Moragne. Mr. T. R. Ridlehoover of Plum Branch was a visitor here one day this week. Georgetown, s. C., Mr. John Young and Paul Wolf of Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Calhoun Sand if er of near town announce the birth of a son, Henry Calhoun, Jr., on Tuesday, December 27th. ► xx De la Howe Will Play Ninety Six At De la Howe Friday Night De la Howe bo vs and girls will nlay the strong Ninety Six teams Eririav night, December 30th, at 7:30 at De la Howe. The meeting of the schools will bring together two of the best girls’ teams in S. C. The teams met earlier in the season and De la Howe lost by a close score. This is the only loss in six games for De la Howe girls. Ninety Six girls were runner up for state championship last year and have practically the same team back this year. _ The Ninety Six bovs were run- W f ' £ of ner U P for District 3 Champion- the^ Christmas ship last year and are rated parents, higher this year than last. They holidays here with her Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. James Talbert and daughter, Angeline, of Spartan burg spent Christmas holidays with his mother. Mrs. Sallie Tal bert, of the Buffalo community. Miss Carolyn Moragne of Au gusta is spending the week here with her cousin, Miss Ella Bradley Faulkner. will be favored to win in this tilt but will have to play a hard fighting De la Howe bunch to do so. Don’t fail to see these fine teams play each other Friday night at De la Howe. xx Mr. Luther Andrews, who teach es in the Parker District Schools Greenville, is spending the holi days here with his mother, Mrs A. J. Andrews. Miss Anna Furaueron, who is in training at the University Hospi tal in Augusta, spent the Christ mas holidays here with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fur- queron. Mrs. A. L. Moragne and daugh ters, Misses Mabel and Carolyn Moragne; and Mrs. Gerald Bunn and son, Gerald Bunn, Jr., of Au gusta spent Sunday in the home of Mrs. Moragne’s father, Mr. S H. Talbert, of the Buffalo commu nity. Mr. William Killingsworth, student at Wofford College, Spartanburg, is spending the holidays here with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Killingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Talbert and children, Bettye and Sallie, of Greensboro, N. C.. spent Christ mas holidays with his mother Mrs. Sallie Talbert, of the Buffalo community. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Fuller and daughter, Connie Rene, and Mr. Donnie Burnes of New York visi ted relatives and friends here several days this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Nickles. Miss Evelyn Nickles and Messrs. Boyce and Bradley Nickles of Hodges snent Sunday in the home of Mrs. Nickles’ father, Mr. S. H. Talbert, of the Buffalo community. Mrs. Nan Workman Britt, who is in training at the University Hospital in Augusta, spent Christ mas holidays here with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Work man. . Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bonner of I Carrollton, Ga., spent Christmas " holidays here with their daugh ter, Mrs. R. L. Faulkner, and Mr. Faulkner. 4-H Club Girls Receive Awards Mr. Bill Arrington of Tavares, Fla., spent Christmas holidays ’ipre with his narents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Arrington. Mr. G. W. Cade of near Bor deaux was among the business visitors here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Talbert had as their guests during the holi days, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Eleazer and son of Columbia. Mrs. A. M. Thomnson. Miss Belle Thompson, Mrs. S. W. Williamson and Mr. Kibler Williamson of Newberry, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Talbert and daughter of Spartanburg. A hands^m 0 erold brnro’et. ’•e- c#»ived f r om Mis« Elizabeth Wat son, Extension Clothing Special ist. was presented to Natalie Brown, the Countv Chamnion in, ... . . , Dress Revue Contest for 1937-38. w £ s a vlsltor here yesterday Annie Humnhreys. Plum Branch, aiternoon. Mr. J. Brunson of Parksville was ligain declared champion of the county in the Record A- rhievement Contest. She was presented a gold 4-H Club Medal. These contests were conducted Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Cobb spent the past week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Abercrombie. Mr. A. Christian is slowly by the Extension Service the past improving after undergoing a year and the awards were made rnaior operation in the Anderson possible through the interest of Hospital about ten days ago. the National Committee which is cooperating to further 4-H Club work among more than 1,000,000 members in the nation. Matilda Bell, Co. Home Dem. Agent. Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Crawford during the holidays were Mr. R. L. Christian and family of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mr. Robert Wesley Crawford of Propose “Fortson- Dorn” As Name For Savannah River Bridge Fv~m 7T-.o Lincoln (Ga.) Journal, Dec. 15. Naming of the new Savannah Fiver Bridge, now nearing com pletion, will be made by the State Hivhwav Board at an early date. Ordinary Homer Legg has sub mitted a proposed name to the department, which should bear the heartv approval of the people pf both Georgia and South Caro- mrJT. 'The rrarmfr* -'Sttggc ated— fudge Legg is: “The Fortson-Dorn Bridge.*’ in honor' of two of Georgia and South Carolina’s most distinguished citizens: Mr. Beniamin Fortson and Mr. Jen nings Dorn. Mr. Fortson. who was one of Lincoln county’s most highly es teemed and public-spirited citi zens, gave his life in an effort to save his ferryman, a negro, from drowning early in 1937. It would he a beautiful and deserving tri bute to him to have the bridge, nearby the scene where he gave his life, bear his name. Connecting the name of Mr. Dorn with the structure would also seem appropriate. The late Mr. Jennings Dorn, a member of the State Senate of South Caro lina and an ardent advocate of the bndge,« would be fittingly honored in naming it “The Fort son-Dorn Bridge.” The name suggested, will no drmbt meet the approval of the liehway comrpissioners of both states, and certainly the people who knew these good men will be happy in the selection. xx Mt. Carmel H. D. Club Meets this to nay 5 was renewed. Each member or 10 cents. The lesson for the time was on Rugs. Floors and Floor Finishes, so Miss Bell had lesson sheets distributed, fruit cake recipes also and then she made an interesting and helpful talk on the subject. When all was finished, the presents on the Christmas tree were given out. Miss Susie Pat terson called out the numbers. Everyone received a nice litjtle gift. Mrs. Ida Black and Mrs. Ludie Boyd were hostesses for the recre ational hour, and served refresh ments cf Angel Food cake, whip ped cream and iced rapefruit juice which was delicio We were glad to have Mrs. Marv Smith, Mrs. Joe Curtis, Mrs. R. j. McAllister, Mrs. Glennie Hard away, Mrs. Marvyn Burts, Miss Monnie Harling, Mrs. W. R. Boyd and others, also a number of the children present. A pleasant social hour followed before adjournment. xx County Agent’s Office Closed Two Da vs The County Agent’s Office will be closed Saturday, December 31st, and Monday. January 2nd. R. D. Suber, County Agent. xx Tuberculosis Is Major Health Problem Mt. Carmel Home Demonstra tion Club met in the N. Y. A cabin Tuesday afternoon, Decem ber 13th, at 3 o’clock, with 22 members and 12 visitors and the (Written For Last Week) Tuberculosis is a major health problem in McCormick County and leaders are working hard to bring it under control. As long as there are cases of active conta- geous tuberculosis, no person is safe. There were 9 deaths from this disease in the county last year. For every death statistic® have proven that 9 people will develop the disease at some time. This means that from last year’s toll alone there are approximately 81 who may have tuberculosis if they are not examined period ically and their health maintain ed. Intensive case finding work is being done in the county at this time preceeding the X-Ray clinic which will be held here in he early part of January. ' ' Modem science has given us the means of finding tuberculosis in it inciniency. According to nation al authorities the most fruitful groups from which early tubercu losis will be found are the follow ing: The contacts of known cases, the industrial groups, the negroes, the high school students, and the pre-school children. Through the tuberculin testing and follow up of X-Rav of the positive reactors within these groups frequently a lesion may be found in the lungs two years before symptoms. At tention is now being centered up on these people in McCormick County and it is hoped that through this method cases may be found in their early stage of dis ease. Even though the death rate from tuberculosis has been cut from £00 per 100.000 population to 56.6 per 100.000 population, it still remains the leading cause of death between the ages of 15 to 45. Still in the United States every day 200 people lose their Uves because of tuberculosis. This means that every 7 1-2 minutes some person dies from this di sease. In spite of these startling facts the orogram for the control •f tuberculosis is slowly but rure- ’v moving rn to victory. Quote from Dr. Thomas Pardon, U. S. burgeon General of the Public Health Service, “Our Slogan used to read—^Tu berculosis is preventable; Tuber culosis is curable; I maintain that it now may be amended to read- Home Agent, Miss Bell, present - Three of the visitors. Mrs. Glennie Tuberculosis can be wiped out of Hardaway, Mrs. Marvyn Burt c I our Nation. and Miss Monnie Harling, joined the club. The cabin was very prettily decorated in Christmas colors and a beautiful little Christmas tree heavily laden with nice little gifts. The funds derived from the Tuberculosis seals sold at Christ mas time are used altogether for the control of this great white plague. Tuberculosis work is spoken of as one of America’s greatest interprises. At this time Meeting called to order by tb? the people of McCormick together with those all over the world are being given an opportunity to make a contribution to this work and, thereby, to have a part in the great fight for the stamping out of Tuberculosis. Eloise Miller, Tuberculosis Field Nurse. . president, Mrs. McKinney. F seemed very appropriate for the subiect to be on Religion and Welfare at the Christmas season with Miss Florence Patterson in charge, with the program as fol lows : Scripture reading—Miss Patter son. Prayer, by Miss Lehnie Covin. Song—It Came Upon The Mid night Clear—By the club. Selection—Flame of Mexico— Mrs. Mabel Brown. Selection—Christ and Christmas —Mrs. W. H. Horton. Selection—No Room—Mrs. D. J. McAllister. Selection—Christmas Prayer— Mrs. McKinney. Selection — His Coming — Miss Lennie Covin. Roll call and reading of the minutes by the Secretary, Mrs. Horton. The business was Christmas Seals and the Red Cross. Quite a number of seals were bought and as the club has been a member of the Red Cross for several years, Members of the famous Sierra Club, who have scaled the na tion’s highest peaks, spent a Sun day afternoon recently hiking over 400 acre treasure Island, site of the 1939 California World’s Fair. DR. HENRY J. GODIN Sight Sj ',ecialist Eyes Examined Spectacles And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted 'ise Broad Street Augusta, Ga.