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/ TSUB TO OUB8KLVVS* OOB NEIGHBORS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Eighth Year F.«taKli«hMl June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939 Number 17 W\ WAIKUKTON Washington, Sept. 25.—(Auto caster)—Those who have been in the best position to sound out the temper of Congress are swinging toward the belief that the out come of the special session which began on September 21 will be a complete repeal of the whole Neutrality Act of 1937. In any event, that part of the existing law to which the President objects ^ ^strongly, the prohibition l|g&ih£t selling arms and muni- tiohs to any nation at war, will be off the statute books, ap- practically certain. ■pj^That this Would work to the ad- :*j$ptage of the British and French and to theT disadvantage of Ger many is conceded by the support ers Of both sides of the controver- sy. That aid to the democracies against the dictatorships is the purpose of the Administration is also conceded by both sides. But the President and the others who favor repeal of the present law say that the United States will be more truly neutral if it makes no attempt whatever by law to discriminate between " warring nations, but spreads its war supplies on the counter and says to all concerned “come and get it.” If Germany can’t pay for the merchandise of death and take it away, that’s Germany’s hard luck and not our fault. Taking Sides The opponents of the repeal of the Neutrality law contend that to let down the embargo on arms } shipments would amount to taking aides in a war which may involve the United States in any event, but would be much more certain to involve us if we removed the legal barriers to furnishing weap ons for either side. The whole question, as Wash ington observers see it, is clouded by third-term politics. A con siderable proportion of the Sena tors and Representatives who be lieve that the United States should not discriminate between custom ers for war supplies are opposing the plan to repeal the arms em bargo because of their fear that public sentiment could be swayed by the ancient plea: “Never swap horses while crossing a stream, and so be inclined to keep the Executive of the moment in power. There is no possible doubt of the earnest desire of every mem ber of the Government, Senators Representatives and the President and all his aides, to keep America out of the war. The only argu ment is how best to do that. In his recent radio address. Col Charles A. Lindbergh surveyed the European situation unemotionally and expressed with great clear ness the reasons why America should not let itself become in volved in Europe’s quarrels. He was expressing his own personal views, and neither advocated nor opposed changing the present neutrality laws. That his appeal is being quoted by both sides in the present controversy in sup port of their respective beliefs is as good an illustration as any of the confusion of thinking on the part of the men who will have to make the decision in Congress. Avoiding 'Incidents’ Numerous “diplomatic incidents' arose in the early days of the World War from the detention by the British of American ships carrying cargoes to neutral coun tries, and the seizure of many of such cargoes as contraband of war. The Administration is deter mined that there shall be no such “incidents” in this war. No pro test has been made, for example, against the action of the British in taking several American ships into port and searching them, and the seizure of a shipment of HOLLIM U ' McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY September 29th and 30th, 7 P. M. and 8:40 P. M. Matinee Saturday, 3:30 P. M. JANE WITHERS_ARLEEN WHEELAN m 661 ‘BOY FRIEND” Also A Cartoon “The Cuckoo Bird” and A Musical Comedy “Bully Romance” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY October 2nd and 3rd, 7 P. M. and 8:40 P. M. JED SPROUTY—SPRING BYINGTON m 66 The Jones Family In Quick Millions Also 9? A Cartoon “Africa Squawks” and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS ST ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents. Children 12 to 15, 15 cents Court To Convene Here Next Monday HON. G. B. GREENE OF ANDER SON TO PRESIDE OVER TERM The October term of General Sessions Court for McCormick County will convene in the court house here next Monday morning, October 2nd, at 10 o’clock, with Judge G. B. Greene, of Anderson, presiding. Chestnut Ridge H. D. Club Meets The regular meeting of the Chestnut Ridge Home Demonstra tion Club was held Friday after noon, Sept. 22, in the home of Mrs. C. A. Gilbert. Reports on the Wlnthrop short course were given by Mrs. Gilbert and Miss Helen Bradley. New officers were elected for a new club year. The following will hold office another year: President, Mrs. Rex Edwards. Vice-Pres., Mrs. F. M. Pinson. Second Vice-Pres., Mrs. C. A. Gilbert. Secretary, Mrs. B. R. Henderson. Treasurer, Mrs. Ed. Strom. Miss Bell’s lesson this month was, Better Living for Firm Families. During the social hour, refresh ments were served by the hostess. The October meeting will be in the home of Mrs. G. P. Watkins with Mrs. B. R. Henderson assist ing hostess. Reporter. Mt. Carmel News 3\ American phosphates carried in an American ship but destined for Germany. President ’Roosevelt pointed out in a press conference that the doctrine of the right of a nation at war to seize merchandise in tended for the enemy, even, though it was first shipped to a neutral nation, was an American doctrine, first promulgated by the United States in our own Civil War, to justify the seizure of sup plies intended for the Confedera cy, although they had been de livered in Bermuda or the Baha mas. This doctrine is now an ac cepted tenet of international law, and it is upon the general princi ples of the law of nations that President Roosevelt prefers to stand, rather than on the Neu trality Act with its embargo provisions. Preparations for war, mean while, are continuing at a pace which reflects a genuine fear of being called upon to fight for American rights, though nothing which has occurred in Europe thus far suggests any intention or de sire on the part of any other nation to violate those rights. Col. Benedict Crowell, who was Assis tant Secretary of War in the Wil son Administration and in charge of the production of arms, ammu nition and military equipment, has been placed at the head of the Government committee for promoting the preparation of American manufacturers to pro duce war supplies again. The committee is beginning to place educational” orders for various types of munitions and supplies, so that manufacturers will be ready to start in high gear if the emergency comes. Watching Latin-America There is really more concern in Washington over possible German interference in Latin-America than of any direct threat to the United States. Under the Monroe Doctrine this country is bound to aid all other American nations against foreign aggression. Re cent statements of the President have extended the interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine to include Canada. The best opinion of the military experts here, backed up by reports of military attaches of our Euro pean embassies, is that the present war is likely to be a long-drawn- out conflict. Public opinion will be the determining factor, it appears, in deciding whether this ( country gets in or stays out. Mr. Billy Fife of Ware Shoals was a recent visitor in Mt. Carmel. Mr. W. H. Horton was a business visitor in McCormick Monday. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Gladys Bowyer and Mrs. Hunter McKin ney were shopping in Augusta last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunaway and little daughter, Anne, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Curtis. Mrs. Herschel Fife returned home Sunday night from a visit to Atlanta, Ga. We are glad to say the reading room in the H. D. Club room has been re-opened with Miss Florence Patterson as librarian. This will be good news to the many readers here. Messrs. T. H. and W. B. Sea- brook of Mt. Pleasant were recent visitors here. Mrs. T. H. Seabrook and children, Harriette, Mary Paschal and Dottie, who have been spending some time in Mt. Carmel, accompanied them home. Miss Julia Cade was a visitor in Anderson last Wednesday. Mr. J. F. Sutherland of Ander son was a recent visitor here. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Russell of Augusta were visitors here Sunday morning. Mrs. Ludie Boyd ac companied them home for a week or 10 days’ visit. Miss Susie Patterson left last Wednesday to visit her brother. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Patterson, in Lancaster, S. C., and her sister at Huntersville, N. C. The Mt. Carmel Grange enter tained Monday evening at the community house with a booster night. This was a social meeting and everybody cordially invited to attend. Quite a number were present. Mrs. J. J. White, as presi dent, had arranged an interesting and helpful program which was well carried out, showing the full cooperation of all the members. A pageant was presented and was splendid, all selections were fine, music beautiful and the tableaux very, very pretty, and everything very much enjoyed. Mr. D. B. Anderson, State Granger, was the speaker, and made a very in structive talk. Visitors from Plum Branch, McCormick, Willington, Calhoun Falls and Sharon were present. Mr. and Mrs. White were assisted by Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. McAllister, Mrs. Fife and the other members. Sullivan News 2,117 Bales Cotton Ginned In McCormick County To Sept. 16th DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, WASHINGTON. COTTON GINNING REPORT. McCormick Messenger, McCormick, S. C. Census report shows that 2,117 bales of cotton were ginned in McCormick County, South Caroli na, from the crop of 1939 prior to Sept. 16, 1939, as compared with 1,198 bales for the crop of 1938. Very respectfully, James E. Bell, Special Agent. Date, Sept. 25, 1939. Sandy Branch H. D. Club Meets Preaching services were held at Sullivan school house Sunday evening. The Rev. A. D. Croft de livered a fine sermon to a large audience. Recent spend-the-day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist include: Mr. T. E. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bailey and family, and Mr. J. C. C. Seigler. The Rev. and Mrs. Howard Jor dan and two sons, of Liberty, spent Wednesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Jordan. Those from this community at tending the Reames reunion at Good Hope Baptist Church, Sun day, were: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames and granddaughter, Joan Seigler, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reames and Betty Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Al vin Reames, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harper, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. May- son, Mr. and Mrs. James Mayson and Betty Jean, Misses Marie, Gladys and Jaunita Reames, Miss Mary Mayson, and Messrs. Eugene, Wilbur, Cecil and Edward Reames. The Rev. A. D. Croft and Mr. Strom Quarles, of Edgefield, were supper guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Reames, Sunday. Mrs. Abrum Seigler and Bar bara spent several days last week with relatives in Belvedere. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. • Winn and family spent Sunday in Warren- ville with Mrs. Winn’s brother, Mr. Robert Mayson, and Mrs. May- son. Mrs. Kate Mayson remained to spend a while with her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Sidney Whatley, of Green wood, spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. arid Mrs. L. E. Reames. Mrs. Susie Winn spent the week-end witti Mrs. Tommie Mae Parks, in Plum Branch. Those from Sullivan H. D. Club attending the District Council meeting in Orangeburg, Saturday, were: Mrs. J. L. Reames, Mrs. Al bert Seigler, Miss Jaunita Reames and Miss Margaret Corley. Friends of Master Tandy Bailey will be glad to know that he has returned to school, after being confined to his bed the past week with erysipelas. Mrs. Janelle Winn and family spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jordan. They at tended the baptismal services at Bold Springs church, where Masters James and Willie Morgan Winn and Thomas Culbreath, from Rehoboth church, were bap tized. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jaynes and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Jaynes. Mr. and Mrs. William Winn and daughter, of the Red Hill commu nity, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winn. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hughey and Misses Mary Louda and Edith, of North Augusta, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West. Mr. W. L. Winn is spending some time in Kirksey with his aunt, Mrs. Blanche Rambo. X — Water Report For McCormick Modoc News Well, the farmers have had a real good time for gathering their cotton, hay and peas. The most of them are about thru in our section and some are begin ning to gather their com. Mrs. C. H. Stone is spending a week or so with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Holson, of Augusta. Mrs. Donald Hancock has re turned to her home at Jefferson, Ga., after spending the past week here with her mother, Mrs. G. E. Dukes. Mr. William E. Bussey of Au gusta was a week end visitor here to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk White, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. White and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bussey visited relatives in White Town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dukes were visitors to relatives at Jefferson, Ga., last Saturday. Messrs. B. F. and F. M. Bussey made a short visit to Aiken on Monday of this week. Messrs. E. F. Bussey and W^ McDaniel, Jr., were visitors at Mc Cormick last Saturday. Mrs. Minnie A Bussey was the guest of Mrs. W. M. Nash on Sun day night. Mrs. Ray Bussey is spending several weeks here with her mother, Mrs. Roseland Reese, who continues very ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nash, ac companied by Mrs. T. D. Howie, made a short visit to Greenwood on Monday of this week. Misses Rosalie and Lucy Bussey, Pamelia and Etoil Clem and Mrs. Ollie White attended the District Council of Farm Women meeting at Orangeburg Saturday. Misses Martha, Maxie and Vivian Bailey were the spend the day guests of Misses Blanche and Eunice McDaniel Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bailey spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. McDaniel. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie, Miss Sarah Howie and Mr. Ben Bussey visited Albert Howie, who under went an operation recently in the Greenwood Hospital, Thursday. Rehoboth U. D. Club Meets STATE BOARD OF HEALTH, OF SOUTH CAROLINA. The Sandy Branch H. D. Club held its regular monthly meeting Sept. 21st with Mrs. Walter Law- ton. The club was called to order with Scripture reading by the president, Mrs. J. B. Walker. The Lord’s prayer was repeated by the club. Sixteen members were pres ent. We had one new member at this meeting. Miss Bell gave an interesting talk on living at home and mal nutrition. She urged the women to have a better year ’round garden. During the social hour a de lightful salad course was served with an iced drink. Reporter. Charleston, S. C., September 25, 1939. Sanitary Water Analysis No. 14611, Rec’d., September 13, 1939, September 22, 1939. From Water Supply of McCor mick, S. C. Parts per million Color 15.00 Chloride 10:00 Free Ammonia 0.02 Albuminoid Ammonia — 0.04 Nitrogen as Nitrites — 0.00 Nitrogen as Nitrates — 0.00 Total Solids 154.00 Bacterial Analysis B. Coli, Negative. Gas forming organisms, Absent. Remarks: Analyses indicate water to be of good quality and free from contamination. • Respectfully submitted, F. L. Parker. Parksville, S. C.—The Rehoboth H. D. Club met with Mrs. W. R. Gilchrist Sept. 19, 1939, with seven members and two visitors present. t „ The Scripture was read by the president, Mrs. W. R. Gilchrist, 23rd psalm. Roll called and min utes read by Mrs. Edward Gil christ. Each member was given a club calendar for the new year. Miss Bell read an interesting poem, “If I were a new club president”, also chart on “Daily Diet.” During the social hour the hostess served cake, pickle, crack ers and ice tea. The October meeting will be at the home of Mrs. J. P. Talbert. Reporter. Permits To Hunt In Forest Area Permits to hunt on National Forest land in the Long Cane District will be issued by the Forest Ranger in Greenwood. All permits will be issued free of charge but all applicants for hunting permits must present either a State or County hunting license before a permit will be issued. All hunters are^ requested to bide by the State Fish and Game laws and to help prevent forest fires by strictly following Federal Fire Regulations. Hunting permits will also be issued by Mr. L. A. Bodie at Modoc, S. C., Mr. M. E. Nixon and Mr. W. D. Allen at Bradley, S. C. The Key Bridge Game Reservation will remain closed to all forms of hunting during the 1939-40 season. H. W. WAGNER, Forest Ranger. Greenwood, S. C., Sept. 25, 1939.