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1 TBUS TO OUB8ELVKE, OOB NEIGHBOBS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUB QOD. Thirty-Eighth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1939 Number 30 I IMS. WASHINGTON Washington, Dec. 25.—The Unit- Mr. Oumansky’s parties any more, not even the young enthusiats who “sold” President Roosevelt on the idea of recognizing the Commu nist government of Russia. It would be putting it too strongly to sav that anybody in important Federal government circles is an out-an-out Commu nist, in the sense of being a mem ber of the Communist Party, but it is undeniable that many of them, filled with the spirit of social uplift, believed that Russia ed States “recognized” the Union i . 1 foun ^ fl Jhe answer to the of Socialist Soviet Republics,! tf. 0 " 1 ? 16 ® r5 y nnf 5 otherwise Russia, as a legitimate I highly-publicized «;heme of put nation, on Nov. 16, 1933. There are a great manv nennip in high ■ tive units and taking all the land places h? Washii?gt™ P wlio £ish and wealth away from those who that we had never established diplomatic relations with the< _ . „ . . ^ Communist government, but who • Intellectuals Quieting Down don't see any way to take it back,; Any suggestion that perhaps the short of practically declaring war i stories to the contrary which on Russia. Such nations as the Netherlands, Switzerland, Yugo-Slavia and Por tugal, who consistently refused to take Russia seriously, are in a bet ter position than is this country. Feu* the act of formally breaking off diplomatic relations with any nation is always a prelude to war, and we don’t want to go to war, formally with Russia or any other country. The League of Nations has ex pelled Russia because its attack on Finland gives the lie to all of the Russian protestations of peaceful intentions toward the rest of the world. The Federal government in Washington is do ing all that can be done short of war to help Finland. A government subsidary, the Export-Import Bank, has lent 10 million dollars to Finland to en- -*able that country to buy what ever it needs from this country or anywhere else, except implements of war. . The American Red Cross, which is a ouasi-govemmental institu tion with the President of the leaked out of Russia were not miite true used to be met with jibes and sneers by the earnest youne intellectuals some of whom had the ear of people in very high places. Now, whatever their real beliefs, they are singing small, in the face of the popular wave of indignation over Russia's conduct, first in making an alliance with Hitler, who stands for all that Communists profess to hate, and now in cracking down on a little nation hardly a tenth its size, a nation, moreover, which has won the ungrudging respect of every body. The Russo-Finnish situation has a definite bearing on the activi ties of the Dies Committee of the House of Representatives, the official title of which is “The Committee to Investigate Un- American Activities in the United States.” The Dies Committee has been hot on the trail of Commu- jiistfS There has been no suggestion that anvbodv who wants to be a Communist is not at liberty to be one, of that anybody should be United States as its president ex- prevented from preaching Com- officio, is acting as an agency to ; munist doctrine. That is a liberty transmit supplies 6f every kind guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, to Finland. Former President But what the Dies Committee has Hoover is heading a volunteer, been trying to do is to “smell out unofficial committee to raise 1 Communists who do not openly acknowledge their affiliation, to funds to assist Finland. “In Dog House” Many Farms Purchased In S. C. By Farmers And Tenants With Financing Through Agencies Under F. C. A. Supervision discover whether they are really secret agents of Russia trying to rmine the American system, ►ns out The»into the open. Undercover Work Going On Evidence thus far given before the committee has satisfied many observers that under-cover work the dog-house” so far as Washington is concerned. American Ambassador, Mr. Stein-! hart, is still in Moscow, or was at last reports, and Mr. Oumansky, the Russian Ambassador, still oc cupies the magnificent palace ■ which is Russia’s embassy in! bv Communists directly in the pay Washington. But nobody goes to I of Russia has been going on for a Columbia, S. C., Dec. 26.—More than 2,200 South Carolina farmers and tenants have purchased farms with financing through agencies under Farm Credit Administration supervision since the Farm Credit Act of 1935 was passed, according to the Federal Land Bank of Co lumbia. A provision of this act and administrative measures by the Fa r m Credit Administration were designed to broaden farm ownership opportunities. To assist these farmers and tenants in purchasing farms the land Bank of Columbia and the Land Bank Commissioner extended more than $3,090,000 of mortgage loans and other credit in South Carolina during the 4-year period ending September 30, 1939. According to the bank, all of these farmers—some of whom were tenants purchasing farms for the first time in their lives—made acceptable down payments and secured credit from the land bank and the Commissioner to finance the remaining indebted ness. The average amount of credit extended per farm purchased was about $1,400. In some counties about $100,000 of purchase credit was extended, including Claren don, Orangeburg, Abbeville, An derson, Laurens, Spartanburg, Chester, Kershaw, York, and Wil liamsburg. Some farmers were benefited, the bank said, directly by the Farm Credit Act of 1935 which provided second as well as first mortgage Commissioner loans for purchasing. The Federal land bank has always made first mort gage loans for purchasing and for other purposes. “Some farmers and tenants got these loans to buy farms which they were already operating as tenants while others selected new sites.” the land bank said. “Some of the farms were bought from retired farmers, other individuals, and concerns and others were pur chased on credit terms from the Federal land bank.” May Register Birth Persons Over 23 Years Of Aee And Have No Official Birth Certifi cate May Register With The Clerk Of Court In Each County Of This State. ser THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 29th and 30th, 7 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. 4 Wallace beery_chester morris VIRGINIA GREY in THUNDER AFLOAT” Also A Cartoon The Bear That Couldn’t Sleep and A Miniature 9? “Miracle of Salt Lake” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY January 1st and 2nd, 7 P. M. and 8:50 P. M. LANA TURNER RICHARD CARLSON m T' DANCING CO-ED Also OUR GANG COMEDY “Joy Scouts” and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents Chevrolet- Nov. Used Car Sales Detroit, Mich., Dec. 14.—More used cars were sold at retail by Chevrolet dealers throughout the country during the past month than in any previous November in the history of the company, ac cording to William E. Holler, gen eral sales manager, who an nounced November sales here to day. A total of 118,252 used cars were retailed during the month, Mr. Holler said. This represents a gain of 18.2 pier cent over No vember. 1938, when 100,076 units were sold. In the final 10 days of the month, used car sales totalled 43,- 935. This represents an increase of 23.6 per cent over the final 10- day period of November, 1938, when 35,562 used cars were retail ed by Chevrolet dealers. The final 10-day period this year also showed a gain over the preceeding period, with sales up 13.1 per cent. This gain over the immediately preceeding period has been characteristic of Chevrolet’s sales °rraph throughout most of 1939, Mr. Holler pointed out. “Our November used car show- Anv citizen of this county who has no official record of his birth may submit information, affida vits or other proof of the authen ticity of his or her birth date, and the Clerk shall make such memorandum in Record Book as provided by law. Proofs of birth dates shall be as follows: (a) Original entry in a family Bible. (b) Certificate or affidavit of physician or midwife who attend ed at the birth of the registrant. (c) Original or official record of any poll or road tax receipts given the registrant which receipt shall be construed only to prove the maximum age of such regis trant. (d) Official certificate copy of birth certificate of such regis trant issued by some city, county. State, territory, province or nation or some department thereof in which the registrant was bom. (e) Official church record of baptism, Christening, confirmation or entry of membership in such church. (f) Hospital or clinic records where registrant was delivered in such institution. (g) School enrollment records which shall be construed to prove the maximum age necessary for such enrollment. (h) In any case where it is im possible for the registrant to pro cure anv of the foregoing kinds of proof, the registrant may submit two or more original affidavits made bv disinterested, unrelated, reputable individuals who are older than the registrant. Such affidavits shall be definite and positive in all respects. J. A. Talbert, Clerk of Court, McCormick County, S. C. TXT Better Trained Leadership Sullivan News SOUTH CAROLINA 4-H WORK 1939 CLUB About one hundred and seventy- five local 4-H leaders assembled in five centers in the state at enter- vals since the middle of September for more definite training. It is their purpose to sponsor and assist with the local girls’ and boys’ 4-H clubs in their commu nities. Thirty-seven counties were represented. It is the purpose of the exten sion workers who held the meet ings to help leaders in the plan ning and conducting of 4-H club programs each month. The centers selected were Camp Long, Rocky Bottom. Walterboro, Florence and Lancaster. With better 4-H programs as a theme, the chief activities of these meetings were program making and analyzing by local leaders, the club meetings held before them by 4-H clubs of Pickens county, Aiken, Florence and Lan caster counties. These open meetings served as a basis for discussion of the pro gram and leader-member partici pation. The demonstration which is the characteristic feature of any 4-H club meeting was supplied in each place by 4-H members. In three draining centers, Rock Bottom, amn Long and Lancaster, Peggy ing is superior to that made in. , . _ , . , four of the 10 previous months f anc ^ Marian Funderburk. Lancas- this vear and seven of the report- | er ckything demonstration team, ing periods in 1938,” Mr. Holler gave their demonstration on pro- “Chpvrolpt dealers have tective clothing. Colleton poultry done the best iob this month of all Novembers in the history of the company, from a standpoint of used car merchandising.” long time and that many persons in many walks of life have been led into giving support to Commu nist-inspired activities in the honest belief that they were working for the best interests of America. Such conclusions are distasteful ;o many people who can’t bring themselves to believe that Russia would do such a dirty trick as to trv to overthrow the United States government by the method known ^o Communists as “boring from within.” So far very little positive proof that would suffice as evi dence in a court of justice has been unearthed, and none may ever be turned up. It is not easy to prove anything on that kind of a conspirator However, the outlook now is that Mr. Dies will get the appro priation he needs to continue his investigation of un-American ac tivities. The Russians have prac tically insured that by demon- f eam demonstrated poultry judg ing to the Walterboro group, and Gwendolyn Carter graded canned products at Florence. The group of local leaders after wards discussed the demonstra tions, methods, and what had been learned from the presentations. These leaders were representa tive of about 500 (300 of girls’ clubs) leaders in the state. The five over-night, or all-day meet ings were planned bv the state leaders and district agents with adherence to suggestions made by local leaders. One snecialist or more gave subject matter training to each group re questing this type of assistance. This included clothing, house fur nishing, home management, and food and nutrition. A committee of agents and state workers has also made some minor changes and endorsed plans used for several years for recog nizing and awarding 4-H leaders. These include certificates and a- chievement seals. At the State Fair this year, certain local lead ers were recognized for service of five or more years. Scores of 4-H leaders will re- Miss Maggie Winn, of Asheville, spent the Christmas holidavs with friends and relatives in this com munity. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reames spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Reames’ parents, in Marion. The manv friends of Miss Ethelyn Shuford will be sorry to know that she is ill at her home with influenza. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson. Sunday, were: Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reames, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Langley. Miss Rubye Mayson. Misses Marie, Jaunita and Janie Reames and Messrs. Wilbur, Edward, Marvin and Curtis Reames. Miss Carrie Mavson. of Lake ^ity. is spending the holidays in f he hnm* of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Mayson. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist and Mrs. E. P. Winn attended the funeral of Mrs. Luta Richardson, in Ninety Six, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Quarles and baby spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reynolds and Mrs. J. E. Reynolds. Friends of Mrs. I. C. Reames will be sorry to know that she has been ill the past week with in fluenza. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames, Christmas day were, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reames and Bettv Jean, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peames. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. John son, and Ramona. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reigler and children. Miss niadvs Reames, and Mr. Eugene Reames. Mr. J. P. Sullivan, of Walhalla, c nent the Christmas holidavs with his mother. Mrs. J. P. Sullivan. Miss Virginia Winn is spending some time in Edgefield with Mrs. J. D. Kemp. Mr. Rov Callison, of Marietta, and Mr. Woodrow Callison. of Co lumbia, spent the holidays with thpir parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W Callison. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reames, Christmas day were: Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Mrs. Sidney Whatley Miss Rubye Mayson. Miss Janie Reames. and Mr. Marvin Reames Mr. R. T. Mavson and Mr. J. J Mayson attended the First Quar terly Conference at Rehoboth Methodist church, Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harper, o Columbia, spent the holidays with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs J. J. Mayson. X Mrs. D. J. McAllister Wins First Prize IN CENTRAL DISTRICT GARDEN CONTEST. New Social Security Questions And Answers (By Martha Pressly, Manager, Greenwood Field Office, Social Security Board.) (Editor’s Note: This is No. 10 in a series of 12 sets of Questions most frequently asked. No. 11 wil appear next week.) Q: Does a worker who was 65 years old in 1938 have to pay taxes under Social Security Act for the year 1939? A: Yes. Both the employer and worker have to nay taxes back to January 1, 1939. Q: Is there anything to compel the employer to pay taxes back to January 1, 1939? A: Yes. Tt is a regular tax and must be paid. Q: How much is the Social Se curity tax for the year 1939? A: It is 1 per cent on the em ployer and 1 per cent on the em ployee. The employer collects from the emnloyee and remits quarterly to the Bureau of In ternal Revenue. Q: Is it necessary for an em- nloyer to show on his tax returns the Social Security Account Number of each of his employees? A: Yes: It is now mandatory for each employer to send in not only the name but the Social Security Account Number of each emnlovee. Q: What is the practical bene fit to the worker in this pro cedure? A: It enables the Social Security Board to properly identify the individual and his wage record so that they can credit his account with all of the benefits due him. Q: Who is resnonsible for the administration of the tax pro visions of the Social Security Board? A: The Bureau of Internal Revenue who will gladly furnish any desired information concern ing tax matters. Mrs. D. J. McAllister, Mt. Car mel, S. C., has been declared first winner in the South Carolina Home Demonstration Better Gar den Contest in Central District. Mrs. McAllister will receive a cash prize of $25.00 from the Educa tional Denartment of the Chilean Nitrate of Soda Company. This is the third year that Mrs. McAl lister has entered the contest, and each time has received a cash re ward. Mrs. McAllister says in her gar den story: “My garden work really began in 1938 when I re moved the leaves from my yard and put them in a stable, putting a layer of leaves and a layer of manure to be left to decay thru the winter. I also cleaned my garden of all decayed plants and weeds and had it thoroughly plowed in November. The first of January 1939 I ordered seed catalogues from re liable seedmen. I checked over the amount and kind of seeds I had from 1938, then ordered the extra seed I needed. In making out this order it helped me to plan my garden and decide just what and how much of each veg etable I entended to plant. Next I made hot beds and cold frames. In February I sowed such seed as tomatoes, penper, cabbage; egg plants, etc., as they were large enough for cold frame. I had my garden well plowed again and the leaf and manure oor'most with some commercial fertilizer addod. In acid soots I nut lime. When the plants were larre enough I applied Nitrate of Soda (Chilean). As mv garden record shows I continued to plant many different kinds of vegetables all thru the summer, so when one crop had matured another would be readv for use. All of my garden land has had two crops of veg this year and most of it crons. I had been carefu diversify the vegetables, so < _ A - ferent vegetables have grown on the land at different times. We have had a very dry year, but I cultivated my garden often thru the drought. I always pud- died the roots of plants and set them out real deep. I kept a close watch for insects and used dfiferent control meas ures for different plants. I used Derris Dust more than any other. I kept the matured vegetables gathered to promote longer bear ing periods of the plants. In saving seed to plant I stake off a space of the best plants and leave those entirely alone to pro duce planting seed. In June I put Chilean Ni+rnte of Soda around mv tc staked them and mulched ...em heavily with leaves and straw. I have served vegetables from my garden every dav during the vear. I have only three in the family, but during the summer ~ fed a number of day laborers u ..x the table each day. I have excedeed my canning budget by a large number. I haven’t sold any vegetables from my garden but I have given many away to ones that didn’t have any. I canned fifteen dif ferent varieties of vegetables. The labor in mv garden has cost very little as I did it all mvself except the Glowing and putting down the compost. The garden work was not an easy one by any means, as I have lust about every variety of grass, think. However, I not only found the work profitable but a source of pleasure and happiness and my interest in the garden kept me from neglecting it at any time. From the standpoint of dollars and cents I know the garden is the most valuable spot on the farm. I feel that my success in gar den work has been due to the valuable information and ad T ’ice eriven me thru Mrs. Dorc ^ . Walker’s and Mr. A. E. Shiiie:. . ^ monthly garden letters, bv the lelp of Miss Matilda Bell, the Tome Demonstration Agent who :s ever willing to assist and advise in anv wav she can. and by the use of Chilean Nitrate of Soda to keep the plants growing and pro ducing.” We hope during 1940 that there will be more women to enter this garden contest, which has as its purpose to stimulate interest in better methods of growing a year- round garden. To can and store the surplus vegetables in order that South Carolina farm fami- •es oi *-n iciiuers win ic- tended these. Then as result of SU ppi y y w hich will adeauatelY strating to the world that they are ceive certificates for the year’s training and leadership selection, nutritinmi rvPP^T not the peace-loving friends of activity in training and club work 162 local meetings have been held the family mankind which their admirers in at the annual State 4-H Leader- bv leaders of girls’ clubs with 2,- v . this country have been taught to ship Training and Achievement 677 attending. These are held be- Those interested m entering believe, but cold-blooded, ruthless Camp at Camp Long next Spring, tween visits to the clubs by the this contest for 1940 should notify aggressors out to dominate as Reports show that 205 training home agent, or when she must be the county Home Demonstration much of the world as thev can sessions have been held, 36 of absent for other extension work. Agent. gain control of by force as well as these being county meetings, by stealth. Seven hundred and ninety-six at- Matilda Bell, County Home Dem. Agent. Matilda Bell, County Home Dcm. A .