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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thui-saay; November 16, 1939 rabllsbad Every Thursday f Established June 5, IMS fc EDMOND 1. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Mc- GormirV, s. C., mall matter of ^ the second class. _____ t EOBSCRIPTION BATES: i One Year $1.00 * Biz Months .75 ' Three Months JM) Since 1935, the American Red Cross has established 5,362 high way First Aid stations throughout the United States. Expansion of this program, through the support of your membership, will enable the Red Cross to render emergency care for motorists injured in acci dents. Join your local chapter at Roll Call time—November 11-30. X Of Interest To Sportsmen Of special interest to big game hunters in the South is a folder recently issued by the Southern Region of the U. S. Forest Service. This folder shows by sketches and text what equipment to take on a big game hunt, the best methods of hanging and dressing a deer, and how to skin a head for mount ing. Also included are suggested precautions against forest fires, which each year destroy game and other forms of wildlife and de crease their supply of food. As the hunting season in the South coincides with dry fall weather when the danger of forest fires reaches a peak, the Forest Service urges all hunters and other visi tors to the forests to be very care ful not to start fires by discarding matches and cigarettes before they are dead out, to never leave camp fires unattended, and to drown every spark before leaving camp. Copies* of this folder may be obtained free of charge by ad dressing the Regional Forester, U. S. Forest Service, Atlanta, Georgia. X Farmers In A Changing World “Farmers in a Changing World” will be the theme of the 1940 year book of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, the yearbook committee of the Department has announced. The 1940 yearbook, like those in years past, will be for two classes of readers—(1) the intelligent farmer with a practical back ground but in most cases little theoretical knowledge; and (2) students, teachers, and scientitic workers in need of more technical information than the first group. The effects of a “changing world” upon the economic aad social problems of the farmers will be presented. Adaptation of the farmer to these changes through conservation, adjusting production and demand, solving problems in the agricultural marketing field, and in the fields of credit, insur ance, taxation are subjects which will be given unbiased discussion. The 1939 yearbook, “Food and Life”, a study of food needs for both man and animals, is now in the printer’s hands and should be ready in the fall, says Mr. Ham f bidge, yearbook editor. X Thanksgiving Proclamation MESSENGER Garden Work For November President Roosevelt officially designates Thursday, November 23, as a day of general thanksgiving and calls upon his countrymen to unite in gratitude that the nation is at peace while in other lands and climes war is afoot. South Carolinians will observe the 23rd instead of the 30th day of Novem ber, but they would not err in giving thanks and homage on both ddtes to the Giver of every good and perfect gift. The people of the United States, whatever date they choose or however many should maintain this hallowed custom established by the Pilgrim fathers three cen turies ago. This nation has been peculiarly blessed and favored. It is at peace with all the world and its people unite in insisting that this peace be maintained. The United States covets not one inch of territory nor any possessions belonging to any other country. It has within its ample bounds adequate acreage and unexcelled climate to produce abundant har vests annually.—Spartanburg Jour nal, Nov. 2. Since November is a month dur ing which relatively little garden work is done, at this time we should not underestimate the value of a good all-year garden. From the standpoint of dollars and cents the garden area, acre for acre, is unquestionably the most valuable spot on the farm. It has been only a relatively short time since Science discovered the exact constituents or elements of vegetables that have the power of promoting growth and health. These important elements found in vegetables, and especially in leafy vegetables, are vitamins and mineral salts, and experiments in human and animal nutrition have proved their importance for good growth and health, especially in the case of children. Likewise, the food specialists tell us that the diet should contain a certain amount of bulky food. Vegetables meet these requirements in the form of fibre or cellulose. Hence, authorities in food and health recommend the use of a supply of vegetables in the diet each day. While no discussion is here given it is well known that fruits of the many kinds have similar virtues. The growing of good gardens throughout the year is largely a habit. Many who have recently developed this habit have found the home garden not only profit able, but a source of pleasure and happiness. Now is a good time to begin thinking and making plans for the 1940 Spring Garden. The garden, of course, should be located in close proximity of the residence on account of convenience. But on the farm where, plenty of land is available, change the location of the next year garden if possible. This is highly desirable in order to avoid or lesson the damages of insects and diseases of the vege tables. Some vegetables should not be grown in the same soil two years in succession if best results are to be obtained. If possible to change your gar den location, it would be desirable to immediately apply broadcast over the new soil, stable manure (and mr’'be complete commercial fertilizer) and turn or break the land deeply before the winter rains set in. If the soil is strongly acid, an application of dolomitic limestone or basic slag should also be given, especially to that portion T)f the garden soil where such crops as cabbage, peas, spinach and beets, etc., are to be planted, as these vegetables will not tolerate an ex cess of soil acidity as will other vegetables like the Irish potato for instance. Properly care for all the winter vegetables that you have in your garden. Such crops as carrots, beets, parsnips, and salsify can be left where grown and dug as wanted. Fall beets and carrots in. the season should have a light furrow (or covering of soil) thrown over the beds, because these crops are somewhat sus ceptible to severe cold. If your sweet potatoes have not been harvested, they should be taken out of the ground imme diately, and properly stored. Cultivate your late planted tur nips, spinach, and mustard, etc. Mature . green tomatoes that have not been injured by frost, if packed and properly stored will furnish for a considerable time a supply of this vegetable table. Make arrangements planting of a few rows berries in your garden, favorite fruit, and is fruit of the season. * Matilda Bell, County Home Demonstration Agent. > TXT November Beautifi cation Letter for the for the of straw- It is a the first ing, the name of this flower means star, and refers to two distinct generations of plants, both of which belong to the daisy family. Hardy asters are natives of the temperate zone of our own United States. Then we have the China Asters, natives of both China and Japan which have been developed until they now provide us with some of our finest and most popular gar den annuals. The colors range from deep purple through lavender, blue, pink, rose and white. Most varieties bloom in late summer and fall when many other plants have finished blooming. For this reason, and because of their variation in height, which makes them adapt able to many purposes, they are considered plants of outstanding value. They are used far more exten sively abroad than in America. There are wild asters in America, which are attractive in the wild state and improve considerably when planted in a good soil, given good food and proper attention. Most asters like full sunshine, many love a moist situation, but usually accept readily the average garden situation with an open ex posure. An average garden soil is very satisfactory for their growth. Asters are acceptably used for several purposes. In the flower border, the tallest varieties may be used as background flowers with smaller ones in front of them, ar ranged to their respective heights. The dwarf varieties make ideal rock garden subjects, blooming in the fall when there is a scarcity of flowering plants. Wherever plant ed, the effect of the asters is charming; they blend with the landscape, yet are very much in evidence. When planted in a border • the taller varieties will often need staking because the heavy spikes of the branches have a tendency to weight themselves down. Asters are easily raised from seed, almost invariably blooming the next year after a spring sow ing. Dwarf asters should be plant ed 8 inches apart and hardy specimens 2 feet apart. Hardy asters thrive best when they are divided each year in the spring. These hardy asters are compara tively insect and disease free. Sometimes rust and mildew ap pear on the plants and can be controlled with fine sulphur dust. Destroy diseased plants, use healthy suckers for propagation; avoid excessive watering. Generally speaking these plants can be considered among the most desirable perennials from the point of simplicity of culture, as well as from an aesthetic point of view. We recommend the Sun shine Aster in its improved form, because its large flowers with a center of quills radiating outward over a single row of petals of a contrasting shade, make an ex quisite display. Although the single asters of today are large and fine, yeilding many colors, they do not enjoy the popularity of the various double species. Annuals and perennials will be continued in our December study. A happy Thanksgiving for each and every member is the wish of Matilda Bell, County Home Demonstration Agent. X Parents’ Day At The Citadel On November 18th Ti.wf ■*, CHURCH ■OUNM McCORMICK BAPTIST An Open Door—A Hearty Wel come. Church School, J. S. Dukes, Supt., 10:00 A. M. Church Worship — 11:00 A. M. Subject: “In The Wilderness.” Training Union, J. F. Buzhardt, Director, 6:30 P. M. Evening- Worship 7:30 P. M. Subject: “Playing Fast ■ And Loose.” BETHANY BAPTIST Meets the Need of a Comrade ship—Human and Divine. Church School, C. H. Drennan. Supt., 2:30 P. M. Church Worship 3:30 P. M. Sermon by the Pastor. November is here, we can look back, take a full, retrospective view of by-gone days and then plan ahead. This sombre season reminds us of declining years, the brown leaves are typical of the loss of vitality. Yet—we find sweet peace in the depth of autumn woods, Where grow the ragged ferns and roughened moss; The naked, silent trees have ‘taught us this— That the loss of beauty is not al ways loss. From the issue of our October letter, let us continue our con sideration of annual and perennial flowers. Asters are very interest- charleston, Nov. 15.—The Cita del, the Military College of South Carolina, will hold its annual Parents’ Day on November 18. Parents’ Day, always an outstand ing event of the college year, will be more so than ever before. The parents and guests of cadets will be able to visit any part of the campus that they desire to visit. Barracks, which ordinarily are closed to visitors, wall be open for inspection. Also on the pro gram for inspection by the visi tors, will be the academic build ings, Bond Hall, Engineering Hall, the New Administration Building, new armory and gymnasium, and other points of interest on the campus, including the Cadet Chapel. In the morning parents will register and be received by mem bers of the faculty in Alumni Hall. Literature concerning The Citadel will be available at registration buildings. Luncheon will be served for guests in the Mess Hall. General Summerall, president of The Cita del. and former chief of staff of the U. S. Army, will address PLUM BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH SCHEDULE PLUM BRANCH—Preaching 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11:30 o’clock a. m. Sunday school every Sun day at 10:30 a. m. B. T. U. every Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock. TROY—Preaching 2nd Sunday at 11:00 a. m., and 4th Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Sunday school one hour before preaching. BETHLEHEM — Preaching 2nd Sunday at 3 o’clock p. m. Sunday school at 10:30 o’clock a. m., ex cept on preaching day, when at 2 o’clock p. m. PARKSVILLE — Preaching at 11:30 on 4th Sunday morning; Sunday school every Sunday at 10:30 a. m. MODOC — Sunday School at 10:30 a. m. every Sunday. Preach ing at 3:00 o’clock p. m., *on the first Sunday. G. P. LANIER, Pastor. MT. CARMEL A. R. P. CHURCH Preaching, the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbaths at 11 a.^m. Sabbath School every Sabbath at 10:15 a. m.. Miss Lennie Covin, superintendent. Rev. S. W. Reid, Pastor. PRESSLY MEMORIAL A. R. P. CHURCH, McCORMICK. Preaching, the 2nd and 4th Sab baths at 11 a. m. Sabbath School every Sabbath at 10:15 a. m., Marshall Creswell, Supt. Rev. S. W. Reid, Pastor. The Rev. R. E. Craig makes the following announcements concern ing the services at the churches in his charge: TROY A. R. P. CHURCH Morning service on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 11 o’clock. Afternoon service on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 3:30 o’clock. Sabbath School on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 10 o’clock and on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 2:30 o’clock. Y. P. C. U. on first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 7 o’clock. CEDAR SPRINGS A. R. P. CHURCH Morning service on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 11:15 o’clock. Sabbath School on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 10:30 o’clock. BRADLEY A. R. P. CHURCH Afternoon service on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 3:45 p. m. Sabbath School on first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 3:00 o’clock. You are invited to worship with us. Rev. R. E. Craig, Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH SCHEDULE McCormick Methodist Church— Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Preaching at 11:00 a. m. 1st. 2nd and 3rd Sundays, and at 8:00 o’clock every Sunday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ing at 8:00 o’clock. Intermediate League every Sun day evening at 6:30 o’clock, and Senior League at 7:15. Troy Methodist Church.—Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays; 2nd Sundays at 3:00 p. m.; preaching 2nd Sunday 4:00 p. m.; 4th Sunday 11 a. m. The Epworth League meets 2nd and 4th Sundays at 8 o’clock. Rev. M. E. Derrick, Pastor. LONG CANE A. R. P. CHURCH Services at Long Cane on the First and Third Sabbaths of each month. Sabbath School at 3:00 P. M Mr. Horace D. Brown, Superinten dent. Sermon by the pastor at 4:00 P. M. The public is cordially invited to these services. W. C. Kerr, Pastor. cadets and their guests following the meal. In the afternoon, parents and guests will be invited to attend the football game between Se- wanee. The University of the South, and The Citadel. On Sunday special chapel serv ices for various denominations and a general service will be held in the Cadet Chapel, and parents and guests will be invited to at tend. 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WHY GAMBLE on a watch you never heard of when you can buy a real BUCK $1.00 for so little money. The Ingersoll Buck costs only $1.00. Other pocket and wrist models to $3.95. SOUTHERN WELDING CO. 633 ELLIS ST., AUGUSTA, GA. ELECTRIC AND ACETYLENE WELDING. AUTO WHEELS ALIGNED ACCURATELY WITH BEAR SYSTEM. J/A. OUTZ, Proprietor. JESTER’S CASH SERVICE STATION You can get service night and day. Stop by and give us a trial. We carry a full line of Groceries and Fresh Meats. Hot Lunches and Cold Drinks. Sanitary, and a good place to stop. Located 2 miles from McCormick on Greenwood Highway. GOOD SHIPMENT MULES AND MARES I have a good shipment of nice Ten nessee mules and brood mares at mv J stables here. All guaranteed to give satisfaction. You are invited to come to mv stables on Upper Main Street and look them over. J. L. SMITH McCORMICK, S. C.