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>•« I I *v K TSUI TO OUBBKLVlfiS, OUR NEIGHB OR8, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Eighth Year Established June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1939 Number' 19 Dr. Timmons Of Troy Laid To Rest Mrs. H. M. Self Qaimed By Death Mrs. Mary Blackwell Self, 54, oiea at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. H. King, of Abbeville, Tues day morning at 6 o’clock following a long illness. She was a devoted wife and mather and devout mem ber of Plum Branch Methodist church. Mrs. Self had spent her entire life in Plum Branch and was a daughter of Mrs. Ina Sanders Blackwell of Beaufort and the late J. W. Blackwell. Funeral services were conducted from Plum Branch Methodist her 0 .SSS? the St€r i2?v y he continued to practice until the Poster Speer, officiating. Inter- hi b South ment followed in Plum Branch j ° ldes ^ P racticlng dentlst in South cemeterv 1 Carolina. Besides her mother, Mrs. Self is I I” survived by her husband, Henry *j ied Miss ae Youngblood, Dr. Manly Timmons, 83, died at his home in Troy Saturday even ing following an illness of only a few days. The eldest son of the late Dr. Francis Rose Timmons and Annie Adams Timmons, he was bom in Old Edgefield county February 7, 1857, and was promi nently connected throughout this section. He graduated from the school of dentistry of Vanderbilt University with the class of 1886 and for 25 years practised his pro fession in the town of Edgefield. In 1911 he moved to Troy where Balentine’s “Aristo cratic Pigs” At Plum Branch Tonight Middleton Self, of Plum Branch, and the following children: Mrs. A. H. King, of Abbeville, J. w. Self, of Augusta; J. H. Self, of Plum Branch, Miss Azile Self, of Colum bia. Richard. James, Evelyn, Robert and Helen Self, all of Plum Branch, and four brothers, J. C. Blackwell, of Laurens, J. B. Black- well, of Beaufort, S. P. Blackwell, of Ellentnn. and W. C. Blackwell, of Columbia. -xx- County Council Of Farm Women To Meet October 14 The County Council of Farm Women will meet here on Satur day, October 14th. at 10 o’clock at th* McCormick High School. Mrs. L. C. Rich, president, will open the meeting, followed by the singing of “Carolina.” The Rev. Dr. Reid, pastor of the A. R. P. church, will lead the devotion. Mrs. F. M. Pinson, member of the Chestnut-Ridge Club, will make the welcome address, and Miss Annie Chiles of the Dowtin Club will give the response. Special music will be rendered by 4-H girls and boys and home demon stration club members. The Lander Club will meet Tues- The high light of the program day, October 17th, at 3:30 o’clock will be the address delivered by j in the home of Miss Ruth Corley, Mr. A. H. Ward, district agent of I with Mrs. Melvin Derrick assistant Aiken, using as his topic “The 1 hostess. Mrs. Dessie Dean Pitts, Part Woman Has In The A. A. A. President of Lander College Alum- Program.” After lunch, the con-; nae Association, and Miss Lula tests winners will be announced. Sherard are expected to meet with daughter of the late Capt. Eramus Yourtgblood of Winterseat section of Greenwood county, and she with two sons, Manly B. Timmons of Troy and J. A. Timmons of Winnsboro; one daughter, Mrs. Fred Parker, Boston, Mass., and three grandchildren, survive. The eldest son, T. T. Timmons, died in 1924. Also surviving are three brothers, Davis Timmons, Sam Timmons, both of Batesburg, and Richard Timmons, Birmingham, Ala.; and one sister, Mrs. A. W. Youngblood, Sr., Hodges. Doctor Timmons was a devout member of the Troy Baptist church and served for a number of years as a deacon and as super intendent of the Sunday school. He was widely known as a con scientious Christian gentleman and was loved by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Edgefield Baptist church in charge of the Rev. G. P. Lanier, pastor of the Troy Baptist church, and interment followed in the Edgefield cemetery. Lander Club Meets Tuesday Attention is again called to the fact that Balentine’s “Aristocratic Pigs,” radio' and stage entertainers, will appear in person at the Plum Branch School tonight (Thursday) at 8 o’clock. These same entertainers have appeared in this section on sev eral former occasions and have always given good performances to large crowds. They claim to have the best show this year that they have ever had. To show their popularity, since September 1, they have been invited by over 400 dif ferent organizations to put on their show for them. The prices of admission are 20 cents for children between the ages of 6 and 12 and 30 cents for children over 12 and for adults. Everyone is invited to attend. X Announcement Of Bracknell-Dom En gagement Made At Lovely Party Announcement of the engage ment of Miss Kate Bracknell of Plum Branch and George Neel Dorn of McCormick and Augusta was made at a bridge party in the home of Mrs. J. William Bracknell, a sister-in-law of the bride-elect. Chicken Stew At Plum Branch, Oct. 2C The Plum Branch H. D. Club is having a chicken stew Friday night, October 20th, on the school grounds. The supper will be free, but a free will offering will be taken. The public is cordially in vited. Mrs. G. E. Langley, Reporter. • xx Sullivan News in Plum Branch, Friday afternoon, Sept. 29 _ The autumnal theme was carried Mrs. Abrum Seigler win be inter- The G. A.’s and Sunbeams held their regular monthly meeting in the home of Miss Trula Winn, Friday afternoon. A majority of the members and several visitors TT7pT- e Qresent. The hostess served delicious refreshments, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, crackers and grape soda. The Rev. A. D. Croft and • Mr. Strom Quarles, of Edgefield, were dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Minnie Winn, Sunday. Mrs. Press Mayson and Mrs. Janelle Winn spent Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Wallace Mayson, where they enjoyed a pleasant day of nuilting. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reames, Misses Marie and Jaunita Reames. Messrs. Wilbur and Edward Reames, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Whatley were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lang ley, in Greenwood, Sunday. Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jaynes and children, of Chester, and Mr. and Mrs. James Mayson and children, of Greenwood. The many friends of Mr. and All farm women and visitors are invited to attend. the club. All alumnae of Lander College are urged to be present. THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY October 13th and 14th, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. SIDNEY TOLER C. ROMERO in 66 Charlie Chan At Treasure Island Also A Walt Disney Cartoon “Autograph Hound” and A Musical Comedy “Happily Buried” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY October 16th and 17th, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. SHIRLEY TEMPLE RANDOLPH SCOTT in “SUSANNAH OF THE MOUNTIES” -r -W-TTW Also A Cartoon “Lost Beau and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents out in the profusion of flowers and in colorful bridge tallies. After being greeted by Mrs. Bracknell, the guests were served punch by Mrs. William Ferguson of McCor mick, a sister of the hostess, and Miss Louise Bracknell, a sister of the bride-elect. Following bridge. Mrs. Bracknell served ice cream molded in the shape of wedding bells, individual angel food cake iced with valley lilies and iced punch, carrying out the green and white motif in de tail. wpvors were miniature wed ding bells. The bride-elect was presented a lovely bride’s book by the hostess and the high score and floating arizes were linen guest towels and handkerchiefs. Out of town guests for this de lightful occasion were: Miss Mil dred Harper of Greenwood, a cous in of the bride-elect; Mrs. Wiley F. Coleman, of Abbeville, sister of the bride-elect: Mrs. Clarence Kuvkendall, Rock Hill, sister of the bridegroom elect; Miss Doris Jack- son. Abbeville: Miss Jeanie Kev, Chester, and Miss Benny Saucell, Greenwood. The engagement is of widespread interest. The bride-elect is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Luther Bracknell of Plum Branch. She is one of McCormick county’s most charming young women. She at tended Lander college. Greenwood, and while there served as sorority representative to the Pan-Hellenic council, business manager of the college annual, and was actively engaged in various other campus activities. Mr. Dorn is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Caswell Dorn of McCormick and was graduated from Furman University in the class of 1939. While at Furman he was president of the Beta Kanpa fraternity, president of the senior class and of the sociology club and participated in numerous other campus activities. At ores- ent he is connected with the C. W. C. Railroad, located in Augusta, Ga. have Modoc News Well, it looks like we are going to have good weather for sowing pram as well as for picking cotton. Some have already begun sowing. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Skelton from Aiken v/ere visitors he’-e Sunday to the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bussey. After spending a couple of months here with her brother, Mr. W. M. Nash. Mrs. Maggie Gfoves has returned to her home in Delreo. Texas. Mr. William E. Bussey from Au gusta was a week end visitor here ^ his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Miss Sarah Howie was the guest here Saturday night to her cousin, Miss Lucy Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. William Reese from Greer were week end visitors to relatives here. Miss Cehoy McDaniel spent the past week with Mrs. Barrett Ed monds of Augusta. Messrs. E. F., Ben F. Bussey and Henry J. Bussey were business visitors to Augusta Saturday. Mr. T. J. Stone, Jr., from Black- shear, Ga., spent Monday and Tuesday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Stone. Miss Eunice McDaniel was ested to know that they moved to Belvedere, S. C. Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reames, Mondav after noon, were: Mrs. Sidney Whatley and Mrs. Herbert Kneece and baby, of Greenwood, Mrs. E. P. Winn. Miss Trula Winn, Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Mrs. I. C. Reames. A large number of the members Of the Sullivan.H. D. Club attend- ; ed the council meeting at Berea Saturday, where they had a most enioyable day. Mr. and Mrs. William Mayson and Mary Frances spent the week end in Modoc with Mrs. Mayson’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reel and children, of the Cleora section, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rey nolds, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reames are spending some time in Pelzer with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reames. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Mayson, Miss Fdna Mayson and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mayson and Beth were sup per guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bell. Friday. Mr. Sam Sullivan, Miss Fannie Sullivan, Mr. Ben Sullivan and Mr. Cal Seigler spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Winn. Mrs. Kate Mayson returned home from a week’s visit with the Sullivans. Miss Grace Gilchrist, of Spar tanburg, and Mrs. Virginia Bailey, of Columbia, spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist. Miss Doris Mayson spent Wed nesday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Mavson. Miss Carrie Cheatham, Miss Hattie Brunson, Mrs. J. E. Winn, Hazel and Jack Winn visited Mrs. Janelle Winn, Thursday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Talbert and children of Lincolnton, Ga., spent Sunday with Mrs. Talbert’s mother, Mrs. E. M. Whatley. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. B. West, in North Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. James Keown^ of McCormick, spent Friday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Mayson. Miss Lois Mayson spent Thurs day night in the home of Mrs Fannie Reynolds. Play At High School Here October 17th On Tuesday night, October 17th, at 7:30 o’clock, the Primary Dept, of the McCormick Public Schools will present a play at the High School Auditorium. The name of the play is “Constable Jerry from Fulton’s Ferry”, gram, which begins at 11 a. m. Special features of 'the 4-H rally will be an address by Gover nor Burnet R. Mavbank and a parade showing 4-H Work in Re view, with an introductory pro gram of singing by the thousands of club members. The parade will be led by Dr E W. Sikes and Dr. Shelton Phelps, presidents of Clemson and Win- throp, Director D. W. Watkins and ruitoirs rerry", and the funds state Home Agent Miss U»'nnFf will be used for supplementary Landrum, one count.v awnt. or»>i readers. The cast will include faculty members and town talent. The players are as follows: Jerry Winkle — constable — E. P. Bentley. Mrs. Bond — Postmistress — Miss Virginia Freeland. Mort Flint — storekeeper — Zeke Brown. Henry Tilton — charity case — Harvey Joselyn. Alf Perkins—barber—Bill Sond- ley. Mason—chauffeur—Ralph Cres- well. Eddie Bond—widow’s son—Bill Coleman. June Bradshaw—new clerk—Miss Mary Fuller. Kit Carter—visitor—Miss Lease Forrest. Mrs. Shelley—chief uplifter—Miss Frances Castleberry. Mrs. Harvey—assistant to the ch 1of uplifter—Miss Vivian Adair. Miss Plumb—assistant to the assistant—Miss Mary Moss. Millie — Shelley off-spring—Miss Miriam McKinney. Earl Jarvis—bridge expert—Aus tin Shelley. Villagers who come for their mail: * Pat Patterson, Miss Ruth Kemp, Miss Elma Holsenback, Miss Edna Mae McKinney, John Jennings, Jim Ferqueron. Directed by Miss Sara Kee Price. Music—by Miss Ruth McKee. Admission—10c., 15c. and 25c. -xx- Bethany H. D. Club Meets The Bethany H. D. Club held their regular monthly meeting October 2nd at the Bethany school house. We had a most in teresting lesson on beautification, which Miss Bell gave to us in such^a helpful and inspiring way. The church and school grounds were taken as a local center to beautify. Mother Walker was us Friday to help plan this work. The table loaded with home canned fruit and vegetables, made us proud of our club. It was a hard matter to decide which cans were best to send to our council meeting. After consideration, a can of corn on cob and a can of clear apples were decided on. Several of our members were Landrum, one county agent and one home agent, and representa tives of a typical county and com munity 4-H club organization. Prominent in the parade also will be 4-H prize winners and exhibits at the State Fair, typifying, 4-H demonstrations as conducted by the members of community 4-H clubs. “Since there have been no 4-H club encampments this year be cause of the polio situation”, says Director Watkins, “the State Fair rally is the one big get-together occasion for 4-H club members in 1939 and it is hoped and expected that parents, school authorities, extension workers, and all con cerned will cooperate for the largest possible attendance and a highly successful gathering of the 4-H clans.” Director Watkins points out that the pleasure, inspiration, and ideas which will come to clubsters from the 4-H rally program are only a part of the benefits of the trip, since the boys and girls in visiting the State Fair are sure to get valuable information, object lessons, ideas, and social contacts. xx Will Accept Large Number Young Men In Marine Corps A large number of young men will be accepted immediately for service in the United States Marine Corps, at the Post Office Building, Savannah, Georgia, it is announced by Captain A. C. Small, District Recruiting Officer. Younec men in this vicinity be tween the ages of 18 and 30, rang ing in height from 64 to 74 inches, single, without dependents, fair education, and of good character, who desire information as to en listment may procure same by writing or visiting the Marine Corps Recruiting Station at Sa vannah. Ex-Marines who have been separated from the service for not more than four years will be re appointed to the regular rank held at the time of last discharge, if they reenlist at the present time. Enlisted men of the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, who trans ferred to the Reserve after sixteen or twenty years active duty, may absent on account of illness. We j now apply for active duty. Assign ments of these men will be to navy yards, naval stations or recruiting stations as far as practicable and preferably near their homes. Men will enter active service in the rank they now hold in the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve. Volunteers for this active duty should submit their applications to the Major General Commandant. wish them a speedy,recovery. Reporter. 5-X State 4-H Clubsters In State Fair Rally Trespass Notice Clemson, Oct. 7—South Caro lina’s nearly 20,000 white 4-H boys’ and girls’ club members will hold their third annual 4-H Club rally at the State Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 18, according to announce- i Hunting, fishing or trespassing ment of Director D. W. Watkins of in any other form is hereby thr Extension Service. strictly forbidden on our lands. A. H. Ward, district farm agent, is chairman and Miss Bessie Har per, district home agent, is secre tary of the Extension Service com mittee in charge of the rally pro- MTSS EMILY WIDEMAN, MISS SAL,LIE WIDEMAN, CALVIN SPENCE. McCormick, S. C., R. 3. October 7, 1939.—3t. No Price Increase On Natural Nitrate Ample Supplies To Meet All Needs Assured Despite War In Europe. New York, Oct. 4.—Chilean Ni trate Sales Corporation has defi nitely announced that there will pe no increase in the present price of Natural Chilean Nitrate of Soda during the coming season which ends June 30 of next year. Simultaneously it is stated that arrangements have been made assuring ample supplies of Natural Chilean Nitrate in this country to meet everybody’s needs. This assurance to farmers and to fertilizer agents, J. A. Woods, President, of Chilean Nitrate Sales Corporation points out, eliminates all uncertainty concerning both price and supply arising from war in Europe. Cargoes of Natural Ni- steadily from lo,.*. 1 * m m U trate are moving the Chile to the United States. Larger pleasant guest of Miss Lucy Bussey supply than is usual at this date is on Tuesday night of this week, already in American ports and, in i The many friends of Miss Ethel anticipation of greater demand, MfcDaniel will regret to knuw that Mr. Woods declares that arrange- i she has” been on the sick list the ments have been made to bring in 1 past week, ^ .'eHfcra supplies. J ■ "tMC IMS CA«C IN S SICtNfrS 1 Yes — here’s the secret of “baking” a cake in a few seconds—just reach for your telephone and ask your gro cer to send you any of the 10 varieties of CLAUSSEN’S famous Layer Cakes! The telephone company says it takes just 5 seconds to com plete the average call. Why bother with home baking? “Bake” the 5 seconds way! ClanSSeriS 75s Hi* ?K AT YOUR GROCER’S 2 SIZES-2 SHAPES-10 VARIETIES “Baked Like You Bake at Home” 25c 35c