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I { m TSU* TO OURSKLv«g, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Seventh Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1939 Number 39 To Celebrate Open ing Of Town Hall Here Tomorrow JUDGE J. STROM THURMOND TO SPEAK AT 3 O’CLOCK P. M. A dream of McCormick citizens since the town first came into being has at last been realized. A town hall has been erected! A beautiful structure, built of Mc Cormick County’s famous pink granite, rises two stories high, is 30 by 60 feet and contains town clerk’s office, a large council chamber, 4 jail cells, garages for the fire department and town trucks, ah on the first floor. The second floor has been leased to the Masonic Order and Woodmen of the World. It contains one large hall and several smaller rooms. It is fire proof, having a composition roof and cement floors. The grounds, landscaped by Mother Walker of the *8. C. Extension Dept., were set with shrubbery during the past week. The building will be formally opened with exercises in the up stairs room at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon, February 24. Judge J. Strom Thurmond of Edgefield will be guest speaker, and the public is cordially invited. The approximate cost of the building, which was constructed with W. P. A. labor, was $15,000. It bns water and lights and an adequate heating system. Alto gether it is a project of which the natives are very proud and one which could very well be called a monument to Mayor T. J. Sibert and his Council Members, C. R. Strom, Jno. T. Faulkner, Jno. T. McGrath, Dan A. Bell, C. H. Hpguley, Paul R. Brown, J. Fred Buzhardt, Attorney, and J. O. Patterson, Ctetk. Mr. Sibert was elected Mayor April 6, 1936, and the accomplish-' ment of this project which had been talked and planned and worked for by former mayors and council members over a period of years, was his first great ambition. Since the lure of gold caused the Chicago Multi-Millionaire, Cyru? Hall McCormick, to bring about the creation of the town of Mc Cormick scon after the War Be tween the States, 22 mayors have served the town. They are: George Andrews, W. O. Sturkey, S. B. Smith, J. A. Creighton, W. A. Smith, J. J. Hussey, J. B. Hannon, L. Tucker, Jack F. Edmunds, J. P. Jennings, Jno. L. Talbert, T. J. Price, J. C. Brown, J. J. Andrews, W. B. Quarles, I. C. Harrison, M. W. Cheatham, Wistar Harmon, Austin Abercrombie, C. K. Epting, ?.nd T. J. Sibert. The first town charter was^ issued December 22, 1882, and was surrendered for the one which now stands, in 1913, making changes in area and liquor regu lations. In the original there was a section forbidding the sale of intoxicating beverages within the city limits for a period of 99 years. The first meeting of the city council was held March 17, 1882, with J. S. McLane as clerk, and Dr. O. A. Traylor, James Whitten, and T. M. Scott, forming the first board of health. Spread upon the “Minutes of Town Council” for 1885 are reso lutions of gratitude to Cyrus H. McCdmick, who spent several small fortunes in operation of the Dorn Gold Mine here which yield ed over $2,000,000.00 in free gold before the War. McCormick was a Virginian by birth, and the inventor of the McCormick Reaper and binder and ether farm machinery. He became interested in the Dorn Gold Mine \yhen “Billy” Dorn, its original owner and operator, ap pealed to him for financial assis tance in 1869. From then until 1882 McCormick advanced large sums of money in this venture which never brought him ade quate returns. The coming of the Savannah Valley railroad spurred interest in the community and McCormick looked on his property HOLLYWOOD THEATRE FRIDAY and SATURDAY February 24th and 25th, -7 P. M. and 8:40 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JANE WITHERS •n l HI “ALWAYS IN TROUBLE Also A Mickey Mouse Cartoon “Brave Little Tailor ’ and A Terry-Toon Cartoon “Wolf’s Side of the Stofy” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY February 27th and 28th, 7 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. ROBERT DONAT ROSALIND RUSSELL in “THE CITADEL” (This picture won the 1938 Academy Award) T Also \W'f r ' LEW LEHR in M ~ “What every girl should know’ and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS .99 ADMISSION: Adult 0 '. 25 cents: Children up to 12, 10 cents, Children 12 to 15, 15 cents Chicken Supper At Plum Branch School Tomorrow Night The Parent-Teachers Associa tion of the Plum Branch Schoo’ will put on a chicken supper at the school house on Friday night. February 24, beginning at 7 o’clock. The price is 25 cents per plate and will include all the things that go along with a good sunosr. Dessert, however, will be extra. During and after the supper Chinese checkers will be played. A small fee will be charged to play. The monev will be used to buy and place shrubbery around the school building and grounds. The public is cordially invited to at tend. as a possible town. He subscribed to the road and erected a station. The family donated 40 acres for the foundation of the town. “Mrs. Cyrus H. McCormick had always been skeptical concerning the value of the Dorn lands as a min eral property although she was interested in the town of McCor mick as a social investment in the Back-Country South”. . . . Quoting from Hutchinson’s Life of McCor mick. Quoting further: “A resolve to help the thriving little Community of McCormick supplanted the de sire for profits from the Dorn lands. In this work Mrs. McCor mick and her eldest son were the l&ders. ~ Lot§ were given for Churches, a cemetery, and a news paper. Stores, and a temperance hotel called ‘.‘The McCormick” were erected. Street lights were installed and the town’s drainage system was improved.” It was for such interest and philanthropy of thfe McCormick family that the aforementioned resolutions were written. The Town, which was first called Dorn’s Gold kfine, “’grew rapidly and in 1885, three thou sand bales of cotton were hauled to its depot and shipped on the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway, which had just been completed from Augusta to Green wood. The sale cf lots went on for years‘’Iffr’A^hen “an academy”, which Mrs. McCormick donated, was completed, a nearby news paper carried the following ac count: “A handsome and con venient academy has just been completed at McCormick. A con tribution to the town by the Mc Cormick family. To celebrate this event the people of' McCormick gave a grand barbecue last Friday. An immense throng was present and the day was a grand one for the rising village. Eighty-two carcasses were barbecued and “here was no end of fruit and vegetables. Capt. R. J. Robinson presided and introduced the speakers, Hon. George D. Tillman, Oapt. M. L. Bonham, Jr., and the Rev. S. H. Elwell. The people have reason to be proud of the success achieved.” Elsewhere the paper stated that McCormick was a wide awake town and did nothing by halves. By June 11, 1885, the “McCormick Advance” was being published by T. M. Scott. A corporation, The McCormick Land and Lumber Co., finally purchased all the lands and interests of the McCormick family here, later selling out to M. G. & J. J. Dorn, Inc., members of which firir., the late State Senator J. J. Dom and Senator M. Gary Dorn, have given generously of their means and service in the improve ment and development of the town and community. Through the efforts of these and other public spirited citizens the town of 1,500 inhabitants thrives today with all modem facilities, beauti ful homes, churches and schools. It has about two miles of paved streets and a $27,000 project has just been set up for street im provement. An opportunity for paved sidewalks on each side of these paved highways is being offered the town now, and it is expected that the same spirit of cooperation which has character ized McCormick since its begin ning will manifest itself in the securing of right of ways for this improvement. Local Masonic Meeting In New Hall Feb. 27th Mine Lodge, No. 117, A. F. M.. will hold its regular communica tion Monday night, February 27, 1939, in their new hall at 7:30 o’clock. All members are urged to be present, visitors welcome. Light refreshments will be served. J. FRED BUZHARDT, Committee. Honor Roll Of McCormick Public Schools Sullivan News FOR JANUARY: FIRST GRADE— Anne Sanders, Melvin Derrick, Grover Davis, Leonard Dorn, Bobby Edmonds, Jce Hartline, Courtland Lewis, Bobby Sanders, Mary Joyce Abercrombie, Janet Cahdle, Doris Dom. SECOND GRADE— Frank Brown, Billy Creighton, Mark Dillashaw, Georgia Rose McCracken, R. T. West, Grady Young. THIRD GRADE— Virginia Smith, Rebecca Simpson, Theresa Bamhardt, Mose Wideman. FOURTH GRADE— Catherine Chiles, Lois Edwards.' FIFTH GRADE— • Billie Freeland, Belton Harmon. SIXTH GRADE— Frances New, Helen Fooshe, Annie Sue Banks, Bertha May Harris. SEVENTH GRADE— Lillie Belle Bowick, Carclyne Hitt. EIGHTH GRADE— Helen Willis. NINTH GRADE— Norma Holloway, Anne B. Seigler. TENTH GRADE— Lois Freeland, Ella B. Faulkner, Elizabeth Fooshe, Natalie Brown, Vivian Strother, Elsie Reynolds. ELEVENTH GRADE— Annie Humphries, Charles Wells. FOR SEMESTER: FIRST GRADE— Margaret Henderson, Mary Joyce Abercrombie, Bettye Jane Deason, Anne Sanders, Doris Dom, Cecil McDonald, Paul LeRoy, Johnny Schumpert, Leonard Dorn, Bobby Sanders, Grover Davis, Melvin Derrick, Jce Hart line. SECOND GRADE— Billy Creighton, Mark Dillashaw. THIRD GRADE— Doyle Abercrombie, Theresa Bamhardt, Virginia Smith, Bobby Huguley. FOURTH GRADE— Catherine Chiles. FIFTH GRADE— Belton Harmon, Billie Freeland, Bruce Jaynes. SIXTH GRADE— Frances New, Bertha May Harris. EIGHTH GRADE— Helen Willis. NINTH GRADE— Norma Holloway, Anne B. Seigler. TENTH GRADE— Lois Freeland, Natalie Brown. ELEVENTH GRADE— James Bell, * Imogene Sanders. ^ The Home Demonstration Club held its regular monthly meeting : n the home of Mrs. E. P. Winn. It was decided that the club would sponsor a Chinese checker party at Sullivan school house, Friday night, February 24, at 7:30 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harper, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mayson and Betty Jean of Columbia visited Mrs. J. J. Mayson Monday night. Mr. j. B. Gilchrist of Charleston spent the week end v/ith Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist and family. Miss Alma Mayson is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Harrison in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Mayson and Miss Sarah Byrd spent Sunday with Mr. M. S. Mayson and Miss Azilee Mayson. Misses Thelma Jo and Janie Gilchrist spent Monday night with Mrs. Abrum Seigler. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson and Ramona of Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reames of Pittsburgh, and Mr. Cecil Reames of Columbia, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames Sunday. Friends of Miss Cecyle Mayson will be sorry to know that she is ill. Guests of Mr. J. E. Reynolds Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Quarles and baby, and # Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reynolds and children. Mrs. Kate Mayson is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pennal and Mrs. Belle Mayson in McCormick. Those attending the W. M. S. meeting in the home of Mrs. W. A. Winn Thursday afternoon were Mrs. J. E. Winn, Mrs. T. C. Winn, Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist, Mrs. T. B. Gil christ, Mrs. Leon Bailey, Mrs. Kate Mayson and Mrs. Robert Winn. Mr. Marvin Reames of Columbia visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L C. Reames, Monday night. Recent visitors of Mrs. J. J. Mayson, who is rapidly improving from her recent illness, were Miss Laura Mellette, Mrs. G. R. Mayson, and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Reames of Columbia. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Corley and Miss Margaret Corley. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Miss Rubye Mayson visited Mrs. Belle Mayson and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pennal in McCormick Sun day afternoon. Among those enjoying a de lightful party in the home of Miss Willie Mae Jordan in the Kirksey community, Friday night were Miss Minnie Lee Winn, Miss Azilee Mayson, Mr. W. L. Winn, and Mr. Elbert Mayson. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Diggs were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson Sunday. Country Produce Sale At McCain’s Store Tomorrow Members of the Buffalo-Bellvue Home Demonstration Club will hold a sale of country produce at G. P. McCain’s-Furniture Store in McCormick tomorrow, Friday, February 24th, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m. Many delicious eatables will be offered, including cakes of various flavors and sizes. The proceeds go to the Buffalo Baptist Church cemetery fence fund. The public is cordially invited to attend the sale. The Dowtin H.. D. Club Meets The Dowtin H. D. Club met on Tuesday afternoon, February 7th, with Mrs. W. E. Robinson. Nine members and Miss Bell were present. The president called the meet ing to order. The program was as follows: Song: Carry Me Back To Old Virginny. Scripture: Mrs. W. E. Robinson. Prayer: Mrs. Clifford Dowtin. Poem: Mrs. P. W. Roper. Household hints: Mrs. William Talbert. The meeting was turned over to Miss Bell, who gave an interesting demonstration on “Storage Spaces.” The picture for the month was “Avenue of Trees”, by Meindert Hobbema. During the social hour a salad course was sejrved by the hostess. Reporter. Card Of Thanks We, the family of Mr. Charlie E. Newby, wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends and relatives for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother. We also wish to extend our ap preciation to Dr. Tuten for his faithful services rendered. Mrs. Honnie D. Newby, Mrs. G. L. Sharpton, Brothers and Sisters. -V- Congressman Hare Calls Attention OF YOUNG MEN TO OPPOR TUNITIES OFFERED AT COAST ‘ GUARD ACADEMY The Messenger has received the following from Congressman But ler B. Hare: In view of the number of appli cants I have had for appointment to our Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and since there will be no vacancy for my district unti 1 1940, I am calling attention to the opportunity for graduates of high schools or college students between 17 and 22 years of age provided by the United States Coast Guard Academy at New London, Con necticut. Admission to this school is based on an examination and the exam ination is about on a par with the requirement for admission to en gineering colleges. This academy will pay the cadet while under going instructions $780.00 per an num, plus an allowance for sub sistence, and after graduation he will be commissioned as Ensign in the United States Coast Guard. The purpose of this notice is to suggest that any one interested in such a course of instruction should write the Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Wash ington, D. C., for full information relative to entrance requirements. Survey Of WPA Recreation Progr^n Week Of Feb A nation-wide survey to evalu ate the WPA recreation pro^am was made last week. Colonel F C. Harrington, Works Progress Ad ministrator, announced. Anproximately 40.000 WPA rec- * reational leaders, 95 ner cent of whom are from relief rolls, con ducted recreation programs in nearly two-thirds cf the counties throughout the country. They were, supplied with forms on which, for each day during the week, they entered such pertinent information as the extent of ticipation in the program, ihe most popular types of activities, and the types of local public agen cies soon soring the urogram information was compiled ^rs.t in v Aftch state and thw to Washington, where it will be tab ulated on a national and regional basis. Purpose of the survey as out- ’ined by Edward C. Linde*oan. Di rector of Recreation for WPA, is *"0 measure the effectiveness of the orogram in meeting the needs of various groups throughout the '’nuntrv; to assist in the formula tion of clans for the present year, and to learn the extent to which WPA-fostered recreation programs have prompted the growth of com munity recreation programs suu- oerted bv local public funds. The latter. Mr. Lindeman pointed out, is one of the principal functions of the program, and many WPA workers, trained in recreational leadership on protects. have found permanent employment un der full-time community recrea tion programs. The survey also will report new skills learned by the workers which will equin them for better jobs outside of WPA. A similar survey conducted in August, 1937, showed that an av erage of approximately 5.000,000 persons weekly particioate in one or more of the activities provided on WPA recreation projects. Phy sical recreation—sports, athletic contests, swimming, etc.—proved the most popular type with 70 per cent of the participant-hours, which was the unit of measure ment used in the survey. Social /Miitiii-Ai activities accounted for 16 and 14 per cent, respective- jv, oi toe time devoted to recrea- mMs survey, taking place during the winter when most ac- jt.ivitv is indoors, will balance these I iigures to give a year-round pic- Jture of the program.