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R / I *\ TSUI TO OUR8ELVKS, OUB NEIGHBORS. OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Eighth Yctir Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1939 Number 8 Washington, July 24.—(Auto caster)—It’s still about an even bet among Washington observers whether Congress will adjourn a- rtftnkL the first of August or stay ih session indefinitely, wrangling oter neutrality legislation. The action of the Senate Com mittee on Foreign Affairs, in vot ing, twelve' to ereven, to postpone consideratian of neutrality legis lation until the next session, is not necessarily final. The hope for same compromise between the itlon’s desires and those of CWhgress still persists. It tan be stated indisputably that the entire membership of both houses of Congress and the entire Executive branch of Gov ernment, from the President down, are in absolute and com plete agreement in one important point of national policy. They all want wholeheartedly to keep the United States out of war—any war. The disagreement is wholly on what particular means will best accomplish that purpose. Shall the United States forbid the sale of arms and war supplies to any nation engaged in any international war? The present law requires the President to pro claim an embargo against all bel ligerent nations in case of war. This plan of keeping America neutral has the support of prac tically all of the Republicans and some of thjs anti-Administration Democrats in both houses, thus bringing party , politics into an in- temational question and" creating the bettef that a 1 good deal of the opposition to the Administration’s desire to have the neutrality law attended is based upon the desire to embarrass the President, rather than upon the real welfare of the nation. The position of the Administra tion was expressed in a long state ment by Secretary Hull who stated flatly that the present neutrality act would tend to draw the United States into war rather than to keep the nation out. Hfe recommended that the law be amended, if Congress continued to believe that a special neutrality law was required, so as to elimi nate the present arms embargo. It is the right, in international law and precedent, he said, of any nation to buy or sell arms to any dther nation, under any conditions, if they are able to buy and the sellers are able to deliver. Mr. Hull’s Proposals Mr. Hull’s propdsals were: To prohibit American ships from entering combat areas; to restrict travel by American citizens in combat areas; to require that goods exported from the United States to belligerent countries shall be preceded by transfer* of title to the foreign purchasers; to continue the existing legislation respecting loans and credits to warring nations; to regulate the solicitation and collection in this country of funds for belligerents, and to continue the licensing sys tem under the munitions control board covering importation and exportation of war supplies. The net effect of the Adminis tration proposals would be, it is agreed, to give England and France an advantage. They have the funds to buy war munitions in America, much of them in “ear marked” gold already on deposit in American banks. The dictator ships have no such financial re sources. England and France have the ships necessary to carry Amer ican supplies across the ocean and could easily prevent their success ful transportation to their enemies. The argument against the Ad ministration program is that, such being the case, the Roosevelt-Hull plan would be un-neutral in reali ty, since it would favor one side against the other. Last war Analysed Back of all the neutrality re- All Day Services At Republican Methodist Church On July 30th Announcement is made that there will be an all day’s service at Republican Methodist church Sunday, July 30th. There will be dinner on the grounds. An ad dress by Mr. C. W. Pennal, and a sermon by Rev. Rex V. Martin, will be features of the day. i IXI How Farm Woodland Can Be Profitable L ■ THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY July 28th and 29th, 7:15 P. M. and 8:50 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. RUTH HUSSEY_PAUL KELLY i-.‘. in ‘WITHIN THE LAW’ Also OUR GANG COMEDY / . / , “Aladdin’s Lantern” . > ■ « and A Musical Comedy “Once Over Lightly” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cent; MONDAY and TUESDAY July 31-Aug. 1, 7:15 P.M. and 9:10 P. M. FRED ASTAIRE GINGER* ROGERS in The Story Of Vernon & Irene Castle Also - A Travel Talk ^ " “Land of Contentment” and x FOX MOVIETONE NEWS 99 ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents McCormick county farm wood land owners are losing thousands of dollars annually through burn ing, slashing, and over-cutting their woodlands and failure to follow good woodland management practices, according to D. Austin Shelley, county agent. These woodland owners, in many instances, can earn $2.00 or more an acre each year from their timberlands, which means that the 89,000 acres of farm. wood lands in the county could add ap proximately $178,000 to the farm income. This amount is approxi mately twice as much as McCor mick county receives during a year in AAA payments. “This result can be accomplish ed through judicious woodland management including protection from fire, thinning for fuelwood and pulpwood, and cutting mature stands by individual tree selection for poles, piling, and sawtimber”, says the agent. “landowners will find it profit able, therefore, to look upon their farm forest acres as another source of cash income such as cotton, tobacco, livestock, and other faim enterprises. ^ “Well managed farm forests are of distinct value to, the general farm economy through bringing all the land into profitable 1 use and diversifying agricultural prac tices.” strictions imposed by the present law is the belief held by many that it was the sales of munitions to the Allies before we got into the World War which dragged us into the war, to insure collection of what the allied powers owed American bankers. That belief persists, in spite of the fact that in 1934 a Senate committee headed by Senator Nye spent $50,000 and many weeks of time trying to prove it was true, and succeeded only in proving that all of the loans made to European nations before we got into the big war, were secured by American securities deposited with the bankers, and other security, and that they would have been naid in full, whether the Allies won or lost, as they actually were. That there will be actual fight ing, marking the beginning of what may turn out to be the most disastrous war in human history, before the end of September, is definitely feared by the State De partment’s foreign observers, ac cording to the best information that can be obtained. The thing America can do most effectively to avert such a war, the State Department believes, would be to let it be known that the United States'keeps an open shop where anybody can buy any sort of arms. Special Session Possible The belief here is that unless Congress comes around to the State Department’s point of view, or agrees upon some acceptable compromise before adjournment, the President will call them back into special session the moment hostilities break out in Europe, in a last final effort to clarify our neutrality laws so that the world will know just where we stand, favoring no one nation over any other, officially. That, it is held, would block any excuse for reprisals against us by any country at war, and Sullivan News Mt. Carmel News Preaching services were held at Sullivan school house Sunday evening. The Rev. A. D. Croft de livered an inspiring sermon to a large audience. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hughey, Mary Lahda, Edith, and Mr. J. D. Hugh ey, Jr., of North Augusta, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn and family and Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West. Spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames, Wednesday, were the latter’s sisters, Mrs. Katie Crouch, and Mrs. Annie Harming, of Saluda, and Mrs. Mabel Bledsoe, of Conastee. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mayson were: Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Bryan and Miss Velma Cog- bum, of Greenwood, and Mrs.- Maude Cogburn and daughter, Anna, of the Meeting Street sec tion. Mr. E. J. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller, Misses Robbie Ruth and Mae Miller, spent Sunday after noon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist. Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Mrs. I. C. Reames spent several days last week in Greenwood with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Langley. A large number from this com munity attended the “Homecoming Day” at Rehoboth Baptist church, ( Sunday, beginning the annual series of revival services to be con tinued through Friday evening. After the morning service, during which the Rev. A. D. Croft de livered a fine sermon, the many members and friends enjoyed re newal of old acquaintances and delicious picnic dinner served on the church grounds. During the afternoon service, a thoughtful sermon by the Rev. A. D. Croft and special music was enjoyed by all. Miss Sallie Winn, of Charleston, is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Winn. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bell; of Cal- lison, were visitors to Mr. J. J. Mayson Wednesday afternoon. Friends will be glad to know that Mr. Mayson is improving satis factorily from his recent illness. The many friends of Mr. Allen Appelt, of Greenwood, were deeply saddened by his tragic death, early Saturday morning. “Al”, as he was known tyo his acquaintances, made his home in this community for about a year, where he was over seer of the Rev. W. L. Coker’s farm. He won many friends who will always remember his many sterling traits of character. Miss Edith Mae Winn, of Colum bia, spent the past week with her aunt, Miss Maggie Winn, in Ashe ville, N. C. She is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Janelle Winn. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jaynes and chUdren, of Chester, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harper and Mr. James Mayscn, of Columbia, were week end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson. Mrs. Curtis Corley, Miss Mary Talbert, and Mr. Edward Strom, of Greenwood, were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn, Sun day. Miss Margaret Corley spent the past week in Greenwood with her grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Callison. Miss Maggie Winn, of Asheville, N. C., is spending this week with relatives and friends in this sec tion. Mrs. G. R. Mayson, and Misses Carrie and Edna Mayson visited Mrs. R. T. Mayson Monday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Jordan recently visited friends and rela tives in Shelby and Boone, N. C. Miss Ann Ella Flynn, of Callison, was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. X Training Union Rally Called Off Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell of Philadelphia were recent visitors of Mrs. Ludie Boyd. Miss Kittle Morrah of Anderson is visiting Mrs. A. B. Andrews. Mrs. W. A. Scott and Miss Gladys Scott were shopping in Augusta Saturday. Mt. Carmel Home Demonstration Club entertained with a picnic at the N. Y. A. cabin last Wednesday evening. Quite a nice crowd en joyed the evening and the deli cious lunch. On account of the stormy weather, the meeting ad journed early. Mrs. W. W. Edwards of Green ville is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Lane Smith. Miss Norma Braddock is the very attractive guest of Miss Mary Hardaway this week. Mrs. Mabel Brown is enjoying a very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frierson in Birming ham, Ala. Miss Leona Clinkscales and Mrs. A. B. Andrews were visitors here Tuesday. Mr. A. B. Andrews is visiting relatives in Asheville, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horton and Mr. Hunter McKinney were Mc Cormick visitors Tuesday after noon. Mr. Billy Gilliam spent last week in Clinton. Mr. Harold Gilliam accompanied him home to spend the week end. * Mrs. T. H. Seabrook and chil dren Harriette, Mary Paschal, and Dotty, are spending some time in Mt. Carmel with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horton. Miss Gladys Scott of Davidson, N. C., spent the past week end at her home here. Mrs. A. B. Lyon of McCormick is spending ar few days with Mrs. Mary Smith. • xx Will Receive Applica tions For Loans For Purchase Of Farms State Short Course For Farm Women Will Be Held At Winthrop College July 31st-August 5th. Limited Number Of Loans In McCormick County For The Purchase Of Farms, Says E. Hanvey, County RR Supervisor. tl Announcement is made that the would Edgefield Associational Training greatly lessen the chance of our Union Rally, scheduled to meet on being drawn into the war, which 5th Sunday afternoon, July 30, at is precisely what everybody wants Modoc Baptist church, has been not be considered on which pie to prevent, though disagreeing called off, due to the Infantile vious operators have consistently upon how best to prevent it. | Paralysis epidemic. In accordance with provisions of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, the Farm Security Administra tion will receive applications from farm tenants, farm laborers, or share croppers for a limited num ber of loans in McCormick County for the purchase of farms, it was announced by Mr. E. Hanvey County RR Supervisor. However, it was pointed out by Mr. Han ley that, unless satisfactory farms can be obtained at reasonable nrices, no leans will be made in this county, but the funds will be made available to other counties that meet the requirements of the Tenant Purchase program. It is suggested that owners of farms who wish to sell them for cash indicate that fact to Mr. Hanvey. Of course, there is no assurance that any particular farm will be approved for pur chase since many things have to be taken into account in making final choice of farms. Among the important consider ations in the selection of farms by the applicants are the fertility and productivity of the farm, con dition of improvements,* accessi bility of good roads, schools, and marketing facilities in the com munity in which the farm is lo cated. In some cases it may be necessary to make improvements on farms before they are in shape for operation. In such cases sell ing prices should be reduced to offset necessary improvement costs. Farms must be so priced that the loan can be repaid by the borrower from earnings from the farm. Farms should be family- size units or susceptible of division into family-size units. Farms will “Better Health for Better Liv ing” will be the theme for the 1939 State Short Course for Farm Women held annually at Winthrop College. The dates for the meeting this year are July 31st-August 5th. Dr. E. V. McCollum of John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., an outstanding authority throughout the nation on nutrition, will. be the chief speaker for the short course. Dr. McCollum will give two talks—one emphasizing “Nu trition for Better Living”, and one “Effects of Malnutrition”. All summer school students have been invited to attend the latter lecture. The Extension Staff of the college is very proud of the fact that it was able to secure such a nation ally known person as Dr. McCol lum to bring these vital messages to the Farm Women of the State. Lectures on Tuesday, Aug 1st, will be on “Better Eyes for Better Health,” by Dr. George Zerbst, County Health Dept., Sumter; on “Better Feet for Better Health” by Dr. A. T. Moore of Columbia, S. CL, and on “Better Posture for Better Health” by Miss Ella Gardner, Rec reation Specialist, Extension Serv ice, U. S. D. A., Washington, D. C. Also Dr. Thos. A. Pitts will discuss “Cancer Control.” On Wednesday, “Better Health for Mothers”; “Better Health through Recreation” and “How the Extension Service Contributes to Better Health” will be discuss ed, demonstrated—by Dr. Hilla Sheriff, County Health Officer of Spartanburg; Dr. Jessie Bierman, Ass’t. Director Division of Maternal and Child Health, U. S. Children’s Bureau, Washington; Miss EBa Gardner, and Misses Elizabeth Watson, Portia Seabrook, Jane Ketchen, and Myra Reagan of the Extension Staff—respectively. On Thursday, in addition to Dr. McCollum’s two talks, Dr. Bruce Fewell of Rock Hill will discuss “Better Health through Better Teeth.” Dr. C. F. Williams, Suifc. State Hospital in Columbia, will present the subject, “Better Men tal Health”, and Dr. William Allen of Charlotte, N. C., will discuss the Effect of “Heredity on Health.” Each day during the three day Short Course, a daily period on Music Appreciation will be given by Mrs. S. O. Plowden, Dist. Agent, Sumter, S. C. Each afternoon, Miss Gardner will work with groups on correc tive Posture Work, and each morning she will meet with groups of recreational leaders from the various counties for special recre ational training. The Short Course will end with a Camp Fire Program commemo rating the 25th Anniversary of Ex tension Work. The Annual State Short Course for Girls will not be held this year. Thursday night and Friday the Annual Meeting of the State Council of Farm Women will be held, with Mrs. R. E. Royle, 1st Vice-President; Mrs. J. R. Fairery, 2nd V. Pres.; Mrs. Douglas Ed wards, Treasurer, and Mrs. Sam Hatchette, Sec. Following the opening session Thursday night, a reception will be held at the col lege. Mr. I. W. Duggan, Director Southern Division of AAA, Wash ington, D. C., will be the out standing speaker on the council program. Some three to four hundred women are expected— with delegates coming from every county in the state. zxx Church Meeting Date Corrected railed financially. I The Messenger is asked to state that the meeting in the Plum Branch Baptist church will begin August 13th, and not August 6th. as stated in last week’s issue through error of the correspond ent.