Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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V. M . TBUB TO OUliSFL''‘Cfe, '»U& N3GJGHB * mkntkp mmD OUB GOD. M Thirty-Seventh Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., TI1UR Number 4ft Mt. Camiel News Mrs. Lola Boyd and Miss Ruby Schceppel of Brunswick, Ga., were charming visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Andrews last week. Mrs. George Peel of Anderson visited her sisters. Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin, several days last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Bassett of Cal houn Falls spent Wednesday night with Mrs. A. B. Andrews. Mrs. Dora Bryson of Calhoun Falls spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ida Black. Mrs. Fannie Blackwell of Colum bia is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Ida Black. A host of friends are delighted to see her again. Mrs. Lola Boyd, Mrs. A. B. An drews and Miss Ruby Schoeppel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tuck er and Mrs. Elizabeth Bassett last Wednesday. Miss LUlie Miller of De la Howe spent last Thursday in Mt. Carmel. On account of the excessive rainfall the State Highway main tenance crew of this district, who are building the road at the new bridge over Little River at Cade’s, are having a hard time. The road under construction is almost impassable and no convenient de tours near causes lots of work. We nee hoping for sunny days and clear skies which will help lots to dry out the ground. Mrs. Carrie Tarrant, Mrs. W. A. Scott, Miss Eliza Covin, Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Messrs. Wright Andrews and Tarrant Scott were recent visitors in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. James Mauldin of Augusta, Ga., were recent visitors of Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin. Mrs. Feaster Mauldin is visiting relatives in Anderson. Mrs. W. H. Horton was a visitor in Calhoun Falls Thursday after- noon.. , - "liv * v**•>—' -. > . Miss Lola Boyd, Miss Ruby Schoeppel and Mrs. A. B. Andrews were visitors in Calhoun Falls •Thursday. Mrs. Andrews returned home in the afternoon, but the H. D. Club Meets The Sandy Branch H. D. Club was entertained on Feb. 16th by Mrs. A. E. Willis and Mrs. Paul Jennings. Twenty members and one visi tor were present. The meeting was opened by singing “Carry Me Back To Ole Virginny”. After devotional and business was finished the meeting was turned over to Miss Bell, who gave a very interesting demonstration on “Storage Space” in the home. Picture study for this meeting was the “Avenue of Trees,” a characteristic Holland scene by Meindert Hobbema. - At the conclusion of the meeting the hostesses served delicious re freshments. * Reporter. To Assist With Income Tax Returns At Greenwood And Abbeville A representative of the U. S Internal Revenue Service will be in Greenwood on March 3rd and 4th and in Abbeville on March 6th to assist in the preparation of Federal Income tax returns. He will be located at the post office in each of these towns. Any per son desiring to file returns or se cure information are requested to call at one of the above places on the dates mentioned. H. M. McLeod. others stayed over for the. night. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of Ander son and Mr. W. L. Miller of Green wood were visitors here Saturday, having some coping and markers placed in the cemetery. THEATRE 0 McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY March 3rd and 4th, 7 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. RICHARD GREENE NANCY KELLY PRESTON FOSTER in a •n SUBMARINE PATROL Also A WALT DISNEY CARTOON “Farm Symphony” and A TERRy-TOON CARTOON “The New Comer” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adult* 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY March 6th and 7th, 7 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. LUISE RAINER FERNAND GRAVET in f|f “THE GREAT WALTZ "" Also A Historical Mystery “Joaquin Murrietla” and p OX MOVIETONE NEWS ADMISSION: Adults. 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents. Children 12 to 15, 15 cents TOWN LEADERS HAPPY Pictured above are the mayor, town clerk and members of the town council of McCormick who on Friday afternoon joined fellow citizens in the celebration of the dedication of a $15,000 town hall building, a W. P. A. project, which fulfilled civic efforts of many years. In the group above standing in front of the new huilding are Mayor T. J. Sibert (center front); left to right, Alderman Dan A. Bell, Alderman John T. McGrath, Alderman John T. Faulkner, Alderman Paul R. Brown, Town Clerk James O. Patterson, Alderman Claude H. Huguley and Alderman C. Rudolph Strom. NEW TOWN HALL BUILDING Pictured above is the $15,000 town hall building which was formally dedicated in McCor mick Friday afternoon, when Judge J. Strom Thurmond of Edgefield was speaker. The at tractive, modern two-storv granite structure amply fills the need of the muni cipality. Shown on the left are, Chief Of Police W. L. Brown, and Policeman G. E Carroll. centage column, and two in the big ten numbers column. If th r district can hold its present stand ing it has the cup for the greatest percentage gain ever last yea von as it is several points in the pad. In the district costs in Abbeville 'ickens, McCormick, Ciemson Col ?go, H'nea Path, Seneca anc Valhalla have exceeded thei ■‘uota, while Seneca, McCormick lonea Path and Pickens are ir he big ten percentage column nd Pickens and Anderson in the big numbers column. Third District Of American Legion First In State To Reach Member ship Quota Malcolm J. Shirley, Commander 'of the Third District of the Amer- '■ lean Legion, received a telegram Feb. 16th from Department Com mander R. K. Wise congratulating him upon the Third District being the first District to reach its membership quota in the State. Commander Shirley says that "he Third District is making sev eral records this year. In addition to being the first to reach its membership quota seven posts in the District have exceeded their quota; the District has 4 posts out cf the ten in the big ten per- Dr. Mason Honored Country Produce Sale At McCain’s Store March 3rd The ladies of the Chestnut Ridge Home Demonstration Cluk will hold a sale of farm products— cakes, eggs, turnips greens, canned ?oods, etc.—Friday, March 3rd, at Mr. G. P. McCain’s Furniture Store, beginning at ten a. m. The proceeds will go to the erection cf a community house. The house wives of the town are invited tar attend this sale. x Jim Murray Passes Bar Examination In Washington His friends here will be glad t» tiear that Jim Murray, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murray, has ust received notice that he suc cessfully passed the District of Columbia Bar examination. Since finishing The Citadel is June 1935, Jim has been working in Washington, D. C., during th^ day and taking a night course im Law at Georgetown University.. Washington, D. C. He will con tinue his course at Georgetown University where he is to graduate in June, after completing a four year course there. For some time he has beerr working with the Old Age Benefits Division of the Social Secmitr Board in Washington, D. C., where- he will continue to work for tke present. Home Demonstration Agent’s Schedule, March 6-10,1939 Monday, Office; Bethany H. ft. C. Tuesday, Office; Dowtin H. D. CL Wednesday, Office; Young’s H. D. C. Thursday, McCormick 4-H dub; Buffalo-Bellvue H. D. C. Friday, Office; Meriwether H. D- C. Saturday, Office. Matilda Bell, County Home Dem. Agent. TXI Card Of Thanks We wish to express cur sincere appreciation to our many friend? and relatives for their kindneii hown us during the illness ajti leath of our beloved daughter ani sister, Sarah Alice. We also wish to extend our ap preciation to Dr. Tuten for hi* aithful services rendered. Jr. and Mrs. Fred H. Morgan. And O.'lJron. News has been received here that Doctor R. E. Mason of St. Stephen was elected Vice-Presi dent of the Coastal Medical Socie ty at its regular meeting at St. George last Friday afternoon. Doctor Mason was on the pro gram for the afternoon.—The Berkeley Democrat, Feb. 23. The Coastal Medical Association ! includes the counties Berkley Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton. Essentials For Establislmie: Kudzu McCormick County farme?* planning to make plantings of '<udzu should follow carefully thv "ollowing essentials: 1. Break the land; lay off rows-, ^pply 2 tons manure and 2Df pounds 16 per cent acid phosphate per acre in row; bed on rows leav ing flat beds about 6 feet wide. 2. After beds have become firnt, or thoroughly settled, plant crown? in row, firming the soil about the* roots, leaving bud level with top o£ ground. 3. Frequent and thorough culti vation first and possibly secoak* growing season. Weeds and gras* must be kept down if the kudaa vines take root and increase crowns. 4. After vines have covered the ground, apply 600 to 800 pounds 16 per cent acid phosphate broad cast. Disk thoroughly. (This wiff cut the vines, cause them to pro duce a thick stand of crowns). 5. Do not cut more than twice, preferably once, per year. Do not overgraze. D. Austin Shelley, County AgenL.