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t 1 W* 1 1 ' mm k %'i •'V ' m r ?- ■ "V K3 TSUS TO OUS8ELW8, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Eighth Year EstabUshed June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1939 Number 7 % ' ? foil ^ ^ ^*• DOUHIIMION Washington, July 17.—(Auto caster)—Whether or not the Presi dent won a victory over Congress in the second round of the mone tary battle remains to be seen. After the defeat of the Adminis tration in the all-night session at the close of the fiscal year, enough pressure was put upon Senators and Representatives to induce them, to enact a new statue renew ing the Presidential powers to de value the dollar, maintain a cur rency stabilization fund, buy domestic silver at the fixed price of 70 cents an ounce and to set the price at which the Treasury jpould buy foreign silver. r ' r Tn every respect except that of fixing the price of domestic silver, the new act gives the President all the control over money and cur rency that he had before his for mer authorization expired. Lawyers of both parties in both houses, however, contend that the new law will not stand up under court scrutiny, if anybody brings up the issue. At the same time, a strong movement is forming to take away the Presidential power to buy for eign silver at anything but the world market price. The United States has been practically sup porting the Mexican Government by its purchases of silver, and that is objected to on Capitol Hill. Battle of the Session The fight over amending the neutrality law to make it more acceptable to the President will be the battle of the session, from present indications. “ Thirty-four Senators are lined up under the leadership of Senators Borah and Nye to fight to the last ditch a- galnst repealing the present law prohibiting the sale of arms and ammunition by Americans t nations at war. The idea behind this is the be lief that the United States was dragged into the World War be- j cause so many Americans hac been making money in huge sums supplying the Allies with fighting material, and that if we allowed that sort of thing to go on we would be dragged into the next war. The war alarm had begun to subside by early July, though the Government’s observers abroad are reported to have warned the State Department against over optimism. Hpw the provision in the new W.P.A. law requiring every worker to put in 130 hours a month for the money he or she gets will re act upon their personal chances for reelection is a question which is worrying some members of Con gress. The situation disclosed by W.P.A. officials and Congressional inves tigators, that a large number of people on relief were drawing from $50 to $90 a month for working only fifty or sixty hours a month was too tough for Congress to swallow. Shock To Members The WP.A. was intended to pro vide work at bare subsistence wages for such as could not find jobs in private employment. The discovery that the “prevailing rate” of hourly union wages was being paid in many cities to W.P.A. workers came as a shock to many of the members, and the outlook is that the majority in Congress will stand pat against all the political pressure by labor organizations a!nd W.P.A. worker organizations. The death of the Secretary of the Navy, Claude Swanson, was not unexpected. Mr. Swanson was 77 and had been seriously ill for more than two years. Fortunately, the Assistant Secretary, Charles Edison, son of the great inventor, has recovered from, the illness which kept him inactive for sev- G. W. Parks Claimed By Death Funeral services were held Fri day afternoon for Mr. George William Parks, 66-year-old retired telegraph operator who was one of Parksville’s most outstanding and well-liked citizens. He died last Thursday morning at his home after a ten-day illness Services were held at the Parks- ville Baptist Church. The Rev. G. P. Lanier officiated and inter ment followed in the church ceme tery. Active pallbearers were Fred Bass, James Brown, D. M. Black- well, J. H. Stone, W. T. Ricken- backer and C. W. Robertson. The following served as honor ary pallbearers: Frank Parks, T. R. Cartledge, Sr., R. N. Edmunds, W. T. Strom, Frank Mattison, J. P. Brown, Dr. Garnett Tuten, J. A. Harvely, A. C. Bradshaw, D. W. Trammell, W. B. Adams, W. P. Parks, Arthur Morgan and J. M. Bussey. Mr. Parks is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Estelle Dorn Parks; four sons, G. T. Parks of Anniston, Ala., J. C. Parks of Au gusta; Jim Parks and Carl Parks, )oth of Parksville; four daughters, Mrs. G. D. Dorn and Mrs. R. O. Rhodes of Woodruff, S. C.; Mrs. L. B. Pierce, Kingstree, S. C.; and Mrs. R. A. Ellison, Jr., of Augusta; one sister, Mrs. J. H. Drennan, Woodruff; and ten grandchildren. iXt Law Against Seining In County Notice We will not close our Barber Shops on Wednesday afternoons after July 19th, 1939. FRED MORGAN, T. W. WALKER. HOlimOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY July 21st and 22nd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. WALLACE BEERY TOM BROWN ALAN CURTIS m r . “SERGEANT MADDEN’ Also ^ A Walt Disney Cartoon “Sea Scouts” •> I M * . an<1 A Captain & The Kids Cartoon “Seal Skinners” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY July 24th and 25th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. SHIRLEY TEMPLE i RICHARD GREENE ANITA LOUISE 1 1 “LITTLE PRINCESS Also A Cartoon “The Village Blacksmith and LATEST NEWS EVENTS 99 .’9 ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents eral rnonm ; _ The largest naval construction program in all the nation’s history is getting well under way, and much of the credit must be given to Mr. Swanson, who had been an advocate of a powerful and mod ern navy since his years of service in the House and the Senate on the naval affairs committees. That Mr. Edison is the logical suc cessor to his place in the Cabinet is not proof, however, that he will be chosen by the President. The belief that Germany has eyes on a part of the Antarctic Continent as a possible^ flying base is partly responsible nfor the President’s order to Rear Admiral Richard Byrd to make another trip to the frozen South and stake out claims in the name of the United States to the territory which he discovered cn his £wo famous voyages to the South Pclar regions. The idea is to establish at least three aviation bases for naval air craft and personnel, as a further means of defending the Monroe Doctrine of no European sov- j ereignty over any part of the County Game. Warden D. M. McGrath asks that we publish the copy of the Act “To Prohibit Seining in any of the Waters or Streams of McCormick County, passed at the recent session of the General Assembly and ap proved by the governor on the 15th day of June, 1939, which Mr McGrath says he expects to strict ly enforce. The Act is as follows: NO. 560—AN ACT—TO PROHIBIT SEINING IN ANY OF THE WATERS OR STREAMS OF Me CORMICK COUNTY. SECTION I: BE IT ENACTED BY the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: That from and after the passage of this Act it shall be unlawful for any person to use a seine for the catching of fish in any of the streams or waters of McCormick County. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to Savannah River which constitutes a boundary be tween the State of South Carolina and the State of Georgia. SECTION 2: Anyone violating the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined for a sum of not less than Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars and for imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days. SECTION 3: All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with the pro visions of this Ajct are hereby re pealed. SECTION 4: This Act shall take effect upon its approval by the Governor. T. J. Roberts Claimed By Death Modoc News Thomas Jefferson Roberts, well- known farmer, died at his home near Troy Friday afternoon at two o’clock following a long period of declining health and a critical illness of six weeks. Mr. Roberts, a son of T. J. Rob erts and Mrs. Annie McBride Roberts of McCormick, was 67 years of age the 23rd of December. He was a resident of the Troy community all of his life, having resided in the home in which he died for the past thirty-five years. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church of Troy. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, the former Miss Carrie Rus sell, of Greenwood county, four children, one son, George Roberts, three daughters, Mrs. Moss Ellen- berg, Mrs. Otis Goff, and Miss Di ana Roberts, all of Troy; five sis ters, Miss Susie Roberts, Mrs. Belle Gable, Miss Maude Roberts, Troy; Mrs. Kate Gable, McCormick, and Mrs. Addie Beasley, Greenwood, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at ten o’clock from the graveside in the Troy cemetery, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. M. E. Derrick, assisted by the Rev. R. E. Craig. Active pallbearers were J. F. Mattison, J. A. Talbert, J. M. Cox, Frank White, J. P. Robinson, and Kennedy Dowtin. Honorary pallbearers were C. W. Pennal, W. T. Strom, Dr. C. H. Workman, J. R. Corley, Clifton Edwards, Joseph Young and T. A. Dowtin. xx Plum Branch News Sullivan News Well, it surely is hot and dry. The gardens have failed and the xcm oqw tatfjjiing up. Unless it rains real soon I am afraid" 1£6me' of us will go hungry another year, for there is going to be very little corn made. Mrs. Essie Nesbitt from Green ville spent the past week here with her sister, Mrs. H. W. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie were dinner guests Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nash. Mr. Louis Coleman from Edge- field was a visitor here Friday night and Saturday to Mr. W. S Clem. Mrs. C. H. Stone is spending some time among relatives in Au gusta. Mrs. Donald Hancock from Jef ferson, Ga., is spending this week here with her mother, Mrs. G. E Dukes. Miss Rosalie Bussey is spending several weeks among relatives at Laurens. Mrs. Myrtle Thompson from Grovetown is spending this week '-•ere with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bussey spent Sunday here with their mothers, Mrs. Roseland Reese and Mrs. Westerii Hemisphere. | Minnie Bussey. - Other Nations Have Claims Mr. and Mrs. G. E Some other nations have possi ble claims to Antarctic territory, notably Norway, whose explorer Roald Amundsen, was the first to reach the South Pole, and Eng land, which has sent several ex peditions into the frozen wastes. Plans are shaping up for an anti-trust drive against builders, manufacturers of building sup plies and practically everybody concerned with building opera tions. Washington believes that build ing costs are much too high, es pecially for the low-income home- buyer, and that much of the high cost of housing is due to illegal restrictions and combinations in restraint of trade. The No. 1 trust- buster, Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold, has been work ing up a case against a very large number of diversified interests in the building field, and expects to begin shooting pretty soon. Political observers here now leave all other Presidential can didates out of consideration until the President makes a definite move which will clearly show whether he wants a third term or not. All calculations of both •1 parties hinge upon that decision. Dukes spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hancock at Jefferson, Ga. Mrs. Maggie Groves from Del Reo, Texas, arrived today to spend several weeks here with her brother, Mr. W. M. Nash. Mr. Willie Prince from Edgefield spent the past week here with his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Bussey. -xx- Card Of Thanks McKIE, JOHN GARRETT. We, the family of the late John Gar rett McKie, acknowledge with deep appreciation the floral trib utes and other expressions of sympathy and kindness extended by relatives and friends during our recent bereavement. We are deeply grateful to the community in general, to our colored friends, and to all who in any way assisted to lighten the burden at the pass ing of our beloved one. Mrs. John G. McKie, Mrs. J. L. Mobley, Mrs. Bennett Barnes, John G. McKie, Jr., Mrs. Shirley Stephens, Mrs. Minnie McKie Smith, Julian McKie. The members of the Home Demonstration Club and others in the community enjoyed a delight ful picnic together, Tuesday even ing* at Sullivan school house. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship of his neighbor, and the climax was reached when a delicious lunch was served on the grounds. The young people enjoyed a straw ride afterwards. Mrs. R. T. Mayson, Mrs. J. J. Vlayson, Mrs. I. C. Reames and Miss Rubye Mayson visited Mr. J. J. Mayson, at the Columbia Hospital, Thursday. Friends will be glad to know that Mr. Maysoh is now at his home, where he is convalescing from his recent op eration. Mrs. W. T. Strom, of McCormick, tfrs. R. M. Winn and daughters. Jttee and Gladys, of Plum : Branch, and Mrs. Godsey, of Greenwood, visited Mrs. J. EL Winn Tuesday afternoon. Friends of Miss Alma Mayson and Mr. Bert Langley, of Green wood, were interested to learn of their marriage, Tuesday, July II, ui Greenville. They have returned rom a wedding trip to the moun tains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Mrs. Langley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson, of this community. Mr. Joe Corley, who has employ ment with Brown’s Furniture Co., Greenwood, visited his father, Mr. Clyde Corley, during the week end. Mrs. J. H. Seigler and Miss Mar tha Seigler spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Talbert and family, in Cross Hill. Mrs. Kate Mayson, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Pennal, in McCormick, has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. Winn. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Callison and Mr. Franklin McKellar, of Green wood, visited Mr. Clyde Corley and family Sunday afternoon. — A large number from this sec tion attended the centennial cele bration in Edgefield, Friday, where they enjoyed a fine program, re newal of acquaintances, and a delicious lunch. Everyone joins in Town. Rev. G. P. Lanier is Fire of undetermined origin de stroyed the warehouse of Mr. J. L. Bracknell on Friday afternoon, July 44th. One ... hundred, and twenty bales of cotton stored in the warehouse was a complete loss. The Plum Branch school library, containing about twelve hundred volumes, is being extensively patronized. Mrs. Lilly Langley has been in charge for several years, , . and is largely responsible for Its congratulating the citizens of present usefulness. Edgefield county for making the Messrs. Charles Wells and W. M. wonderful day possible. Freeland are studying telegraphy. I Mr - and Mrs ‘ Jam i* Ke0 'Y"’ and Mrs. Georgia Campbell has re- 1118568 Carn f and f d " a “f/ 8011 moved with her family to White 8 P ent 8ev6ral da y 8 „ la8 i ® eek „ m the mountains of North Carolina. doing his Spend the day guests of Mr. and own preaching in a special meet- Mrs - J * L ' Sunday, were . ing at Bethlehem, Clark’s Hill, Mr - Eu & er J e Rea ”J es ’ of Mor J ck * this week. Services only at night. c * Qrner ’ y, rS ’ ^ ^ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Mack Reames * of Pittsburgh, and Mr- Brown, July 7, a son. and Mrs - Alb ? rt Seigler and chil " Miss Annie Humphries, daughter dren - ! ^ . of Mr. and Mrs. Will Humphries, mss Grace Gilchrist has re- and a graduate of the McCormick turned from an enjoyable trip to High School, ’39, will enter Win- Hot s P nn e s * Arkansas, and other throp College in September. P° ints of interest, with a party of Special service at the Plum Greenwoodians. Branch Methodist Church will be- ^ x gin Sunday, July 23rd. Rev. E. S. Chevrolet— \ Jones, - of North Augusta, will be _ o i tt * the preacher. At the Baptist J Ulie J^clleS U p Church special services are sched- rr /im r\ moo uled to begin August 6, Rev. 05.0% Over 1900 Charles Vermillion, of Spartan- j burg, preaching. In each church Detroit, July 10.—Retail sales of there will be services morning and 29,459 units in the final 10 days of evening. June gave Chevrolet dealers an Billy Banks and George Lanier, increase of 66.5 per cent over their two of Plum Branch’s young men oerfcrmance in the same period were visitors at home from the 0 f 1938, and raised their new car C. C. Camps last week end. and truck total for the month to Mr. and Mrs. David Dover, ol 75 561 units, W. E. Holler, general Blacksburg, S. C., who were mar- sa i es manager, announced here ried at Blacksburg July 2, were today. The June sales represented recent visitors at the home of Mr. J an increase of 65.6 per cent over and Mrs. Eugene L. Langley, the those for June 1938. parents of the bride. Mr. Dover is Sales of used cars in June were an employee of the Duke Power 153,453 units, a gain of 29,732 Company, while Mrs. Dover has j units or 24 per cent over the 123,- been teaching for some time in 731 gold i n June last year. The the Blacksburg High School. j^t 10 days accounted for a heavy Most of the farmers in this I share of the volume, 59,355 units section report that their fields are being sold in that time, as against only slightly infested with boll 43247 in the same period in 1938. weevil. Combined sales of new and used Mrs. Virginia Gaylor, of Alex- cars f or the last 10 days were 88,- andria, Virginia, was a recent 314 units, and for the month, visitor in the home of her parents, 229,024. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Langley. Dr. u. L. King, a this year’s] . . graduate of the S. C. Medical Col lege at Charleston, is serving an internship at the Columbia Hos pital. Mrs. H. M. Self, who has been painfully ill for several weeks, is now convalescing. TO SELL ’EM, TELL EM- With Ah Ad