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TBUI TO OUB8ELW8, OUR NEIGHBORS. OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Eighth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1939 Number 2 WASHI Washington, June 12.—(Auto caster)—The Townsend Plan for Federal pensions of $50 a month to everybody over 65 years old was finally brought to the floor of the House of Representatives and knocked on the head, as every body expected it would be once it came to a vote. Dr. Townsend and his followers had been trying for several years to get Congress to act on the project and many members elect ed last Fall had given pledges to bring the measure to a vote. They kept that pledge, but only a few of them voted for the Town send Plan, which was beaten by a vote of 302 to F7. As an offset to the defeat of the Townsend Plan, the House Ways and Means Committee brought out a proposal to amend the Social Security Act so as to make it possible for the dependent aged people of the nation to receive old-age pensions up to as high as $40 a month if the states will carry half,the load. Now both parties are trying to put the blame on the other for the defeat of the Townsend bill. Nobody knows how many votes there are behind the Townsend . program, but all the politicians are afraid there are more than they know about. Therefore the Democrats are trying to make capital out of the fact that two-thirds of the Re publican members of the House voted against the bill, while the Republicans are saying that 85 percent of the Democrats opposed it. Both statements are true; the vote was 107 Republicans, 194 Democrats and one Farmer-Labor member against the bill. Eye On Election Such tempest-in-a-teapot dis putes are the sort of things that indicate to experienced observers that a national political campaign is approaching and that poli ticians of all parties and shades of opinion are grasping at straws which may help their own causes or hurt the other fellows’. Nothing that is done in Washington these days, by Congress or the White House, is done without an eye on the Presidential electiop of 1940. The belief is growing that Pres ident Roasevelt will put himself forward as a third-term candi date, though no prediction about the President’s actions can be certain. The opinion of practical, professional politicians, is that Mr. Roosevelt cannot be nomi nated unless he personally insists upon a renomination, positively and definitely. That point of view suggests that Mr. Garner stands a better chance of becoming the Demo cratic 1940 candidate than does Mr. Roosevelt, even if the latter wants it. But with the President in opposition to the Gamer can didacy, talk is swinging around to some candidate whom the Presi dent would be morally obliged to support, and who could also get the whole-hearted support of the Southern wing of the party. The man most talked of in that con nection is Cordell Hull of Tennes see, the Secretary of State. Hull Respected Mr. Hull has been growing in stature as a statesman, and gain ing increasing respect from lead ers of both parties, in the past year or two. He does not “play politics” in the usual sense, and there has been no suggestion of any political implications in his proposal of a way to settle the, vexed question of American neu trality in case of a European war. Mr. Hull’s proposal is that American neutrality legislation should enable our government to keep a free hand where our national interests are concerned Awards Given At De la Howe A large group of citizens from all parts of the state attended the commencement exercises held in the De la Howe school chape! Monday morning, June 5. John W. Crews of Columbia addressed the graduating class, reminding them of the opportunities facing them and their responsibility, to themselves, the state of South Carolina and the John De la Howe school, for meeting them in a courageous manner. Dr. S. W. Reid of McCormick gave invocation and Supt. E. F. Gettys presided. Awards were made by Lloyd Hendrix, principal of the school. Miss Ruby Crowley of Darling ton, class valedictorian, received the prize of $20 offered by L. L. Hester of Mt. Carmel, member of the board of trustees; Miss Mar garet Welsh, of Greenwood, class salutatorian, was awarded a gift of $25 given by Mrs. J. J. Dom of McCormick to the best all ’round girl in the senior class; Bill Dead- wyler of Abbeville received the same offered by Mrs. Dorn to the boy in the senior class. Miss Lillie Hoitt of Colleton re ceived the prize of $2 offered by Mrs. Dan Bell, an officer in the school, to the person making the most improvement in spoken Eng lish for the year. Miss Margaret Welsh also received the Good Citizenship award offered by the D. A. R. Prizes of $5 each were given to Miss Hildreath Gettys and Thomas Stubblefield, best all ’round students in the seventh grade. These were offered by T. A. Hightower, textile executive of Edgefield. THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY June 16th and 17th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. DON AMECHE RITZ BROTHERS GLORIA STUART in “THE THREE MUSKETEERS” Also A Crime Doesn’t Pay Subject “WHILE AMERICA SLEEPS” (Every American Should see this) and A Walt Disney Cartoon “THE PRACTICAL PIG” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents IT' MONDAY and TUESDAY June 19th and 20th, 7:15 P. M. and 8:50 P. M. SIDNEY TOLER PHYLLIS BROOKS RICKARDO CORTEZ SLIM SUMMERVILLE m “CHARLIE CHAN IN RENO Also A Walt Disney Cartoon “BEACH PICNIC” and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS 95 ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents and should not put the United States in a position where it might injure its friends and help its enemies. Mr. Hull’s program, which he has suggested to Congress, would prohibit American vessles from entering combat areas, and American citizens from traveling in those areas. There would be no restriction on any sales of any kind cf goods to any belligerent nation except that the Munitions Control Board might decide that certain types of military equip ment should be reserved for our own use. All purchases by foreign nations should be paid for in cash and taken away by the buyers in their own ships. No loans or credits of any kind to any nation at war should be given, and no one should be permitted to solicit funds in America to aid any na tion at war. The demand for some amend ment of the present neutrality law is so strong and increasing that it now seems certain that Congress will not adjourn until some such law is passed. Nothing of consequence seems to have come out of the applies for aid an analysis is made heralded dinner party which the | o{ lts resource3j along wlth a 5tudj . President gave to a group of bus-| to detennlne what ls needed ln Court To Convene Here Next Monday HON. J. STROM THURMOND TO PRESIDE OVER TERM The June term of General Ses sions Court for McCormick County will convene in the court house here next Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with Judge J. Strom Thurmond, of Edgefield, presiding. Petit Jurors For Second Week Of June Term Of Court Petit jurors to serve second week of June term of court to begin June 26th, 1939, are: W. J. Bruce, Paul R. Brown, Archie Willis, Richard Self, C. E. Wilkie, Charles Culbreath, W. J. Talbert, John Roberts, Jack Wells, f Clark McKinney, P. F. Alverson, J. M. R. Coleman, A. W. Coleman, J. S. Strom, • r f T. R. Smith, R. H. Pettigrew, J. P. Robinson, Jr., J. T. McGrath, Sr., W. M. Henderson, W. M. Creswell, H. M. Freeland, F. W. Cowan, W. L. Dansby, W. W. M. Lindley, Monroe Simpson, C. L. Freeland, D. R. White, Chester McNair, E. B. Brown, H. T. Christian, T. J. Franklin, M. C. White, J. C. Young, Samuel S. McBride, F. L. Bass, J. R. Christian. XXX Budgeting For Farm Security Families Careful planning, budgeting and record-keeping are fundamental factors in the rural rehabilitation program of the Farm Security Administration, according to E. Hanvey, FSA supervisor for Me Cormick county, who said needy farm families to be assisted this year with moderate loans and supervision will total about 148, as compared with 127 in 1938 Farm and home plans as worked out with them by the rehabilita tion supervisor and home manage ment supervisor represent adap tation of sound general principles to the particular conditions faced by each family. When a family Sullivan News iness leaders. They talked about the Labor Relations Act, and told the President how they thought it should be changed. According to Secretary of Commerce Hopkins, the President didn’t say aye, yes or no to their suggestions. Vandenberg Will Run Politically the sensation of the hour is the open avowal of his Presidential candidacy by Senator Vandenberg of Michigan, coupled with the declaration that the 1940 candidates of both parties should be pledged to a single term, so that whoever succeeds Mr. Roose velt will be free to act regardless of the political consequences to himself. All Washington agrees that the next President is going to have a tough time of it, especially if he tries to cut down Government spending and increasing taxes, which would have to be done if the public debt is not to keep or growing. Only a man with no further political ambitions conic afford to tread on the number oi corns that would have to be trod upon to carry out any such pro gram. the way of more or better land : improved fanning practices, tools, livestock and other essentials of helping them become self-sup porting and self-reliant. Means of meeting those needs to the best advantage are agreed upon and put into effect, general ly providing, so far as possible, for a year’s supply of vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry, milk, eggs and other foodstuffs for the family and adequate pasture, forage and grain for livestock, together with cash crops sufficient to meet op erating expenses and repay the Farm Security Administration loan and other obligations. Record books provided each of the low-income families offer an effective means of taking guess work out of farming. Pages are designated for a detailed inven tory of farm and household pos sessions at the start of the year, with space for listing money re ceived and spent, as well as vari ous other information concerning the operation of a farm on a busi ness-like basis. At the end of the year facts and figures set forth in these books provide a basis for revising plans for the new year. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn, Miss Hazel Winn and Miss Evelyn Gil christ were visitors in Lincolnton, Ga., Sunday afternoon. Mr. Eugene Reames, of Moncks Comer, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames. Mrs. Sallie Gilchrist, Mrs. Ed ward Gilchrist, and Misses Mil dred and Ray Gilchrist visited Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mayson and baby spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Seigler in the Bethany community. Mr. Roy Callison left Monday to enter Duke University for the summer session. Mrs. W. P. Culbreath spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Winn and children. Miss Lura Gilchrist, of Edge- field, and Mr. J. B. Gilchrist, of Charleston, spent the week end with Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist and children. Mrs. J. E. Winn, Hazel and Jack Winn spent Thursday in McCor mick with their aunt, Mrs. W. T. Strom. Mr. J. c. C. Seigler spent Sun day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds. Misses Thelma and Janie Gil christ spent Thursday with Miss Jaunita Reames. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shuford and family and Miss Margaret Corley visited friends in Lancaster, Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reames, and Mr. Eugene Reames spent Sunday in Pelzer with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reames. Mrs. J, W. Christian spent Tues day with her daughter, Mrs. Abrum Seigler. Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Winn recently were: Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Jordan, Mrs. G. R. Mayson, Miss Carrie Mayson, Mrs. Strom Culbreath, and Miss Pau line Winn. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson. Ramona and Miss Gladys Reames, of Aiken, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seigler and children were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames Sunday. Miss Irene Mayson is spending some time in Vamville, with her aunt, Mrs. Lena Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mayson and Beth visited Mrs. P. B. Bryan, who is ill at her home in South Greenwood, Sunday. Miss Evelyn Gilchrist spent sev eral days last week in Cross Hill with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Talbert. Mr. Marvin Reames of Colum bia, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. C Reames. x Misses Hazel Winn and Annie Lou Gilchrist spent Sunday with Miss Trula Winn. Mr. Woodrow Callison, of Co lumbia, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Callison, Sunday. Mr. Hare Thinks Bill Will Pass TO HELP COUNTIES WHERE FORESTRY LAND ACQUIRED Mr. j. Fred Buzhardt returned Tuesday from a visit of several days in Washington. While there, Congressman Butler B. Hare in formed him that the bill pending for payment of 3 per cent an nually, in lieu of other payments to counties, of the purchase price of lands acquired for forestry purposes would in his opinion be passed, either during this term of congress or next year. If this bill were passed McCor mick County would receive an-' nually a little in excess of $7,000.00 for lands already acquired in this county, according to Mr. Hare’s calculations. W. M. Shannon Claimed By Death Funeral services for William W. Shannon, 22 year old McCormick county man who died last Thurs day in a Columbia hospital, were held at the graveside in the Mc Cormick cemetery Friday morning at 11 o’clock with the Rev. M. E. Derrick, pastor of the McCormick Methodist church, officiating. Mr. Shannon is survived by his parents, Clifton Daniel and Annie Furqueron Shannons two brothers, J. T. and James Porter Shannon of McCormick; three sisters, Cor nelia, Lois, and Doris Shannon also of McCormick. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. xx- Chestnut Ridge H. D. Club Meets Tom W. Cothran Wins Honor In Marines Private Tom W. Cothran, who las been stationed at Parris Is- and, S. C., with the Marine Corps or the past two months, was pre sented with medal. This medal was given for expert marksman ship of 321 on rifle range duty. Young Cothran is now being transferred to Quantico, Va., where he will take up studies pre viously applied for. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Coth ran of McCormick. XXX Poultry Prices Higher The Chestnut Ridge Home Demonstration Club held the reg ular meeting on Friday, May 26th, in the home of Mrs. Horace Ed wards with Mrs. Rex Edwards assisting hostess. Twelve mem bers and several visitors were present. The lesson on “Floors and Floor Covering,” was very interesting. Reports were given on the “Chinese Checker” party, and also on the flower show. After all business was carried out several interesting contests were enjoyed by all. During the social hour sandwiches, punch and crackers were served by the hostesses. f Reporter. Mt. Carmel H. D. •• Club Meets The following prices will be paid next Tuesday at the poultry truck here: Leghorn Hens, 10c per lb. Colored Hens, 12c per lb. Leghorn Fryers (not under 2 lbs.), 16c per lb. Colored Fryers (not under 2 lbs.), 17c per lb. Eggs, 15c per doz. D. Austin Shelley, County Agent. The Mt. Carmel Home Demon stration Club held their regular monthly meeting in the club room on May 9 at 3:30 p. m. with eighteen members, one visitor, the County Nurse, Miss McGrath, and Miss Bell present. Meeting called to order by the Pres., Mrs. McKinney. Devotionals by Mrs. D. J. Mc Allister. Roll call and reading of min utes, Sec., Mrs. Horton. Literary program on Health consisted of several selections on the subject and an interesting talk by Miss McGrath/ giving splendid advice and caution a- gainst communicable diseases. After her talk, the call for busi ness was answered by a statement of finances, how much, how spent and the balance; Also decided to buy sliver and cups for the club. After the picture contest, Miss Bell gave an interesting summary of the year’s work and advice on how to improve on it. Mrs. D. J. McAllister and Mrs. Hunter McKinney were joint hostesses for the social hour and served delicious congealed fruit salad, chips and crackers and iced tea with blossoms for flavors. Following a pleasant recrea tional hour, meeting adjourned.