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J 9 * ♦ McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, February 8, 1940 Mrs. W. C. Reedy will return to her home in Tampa, Florida, Fri day. She will be accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Brown. Mrs. Brown will remain in Tampa for a visit of several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Price of Atlanta were week end guests here of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Huguley. week end were Messrs. Lawrence Strom, Charles Morgan, Herbert Sturkey, Raymond Morgan, Billie Hanvey, Jim Neal Workman, J. D. Dunlap, Jr., and Carl Faulkner. Little Bobby Lee Faulkner was taken back to an Atlanta hospital last Friday for treatment. Latest reports are that he is getting along very nicely. Miss Miriam Edmunds spent the week end in Augusta, Ga., with her cousins, Misses Mabel and Carolyn Moragne. Mr. Ed. Jennings of New York City is here on a visit to his father, Mr. J. L. Jennings. Among the students from Clem- son College h&ne for the past Announcement is made that the annual Baptist Spring Sunday School Study Course will be held each evening in the week of Feb. 26-March 1 at the First Baptist Church in Greenwood. Dr. Carl Campbell of Union will deliver a special message each evening in addition to the study course. Every officer and teacher in Abbeville Baptist Association is urged to plan to attend. Scouting Beckons All Boys TAILORING DISPLAY AT DRUCKER’S STORE FEBRUARY 12 AND 13 • On Monday and Tuesday, February 12th and 13th, Mr. Charles Gross, representative of Schloss Bros. & (Ho., Inc., of Baltimore, Md., makers of fine clothes since 1877, will hold a tailoring display of suits for the Spring and Summer seasons at our store, and we cordially invite men and boys of all ages to come in and see the large assortment of beautiful fabrics to choose from. The prices are very moderate. H. DRUCKER MAIN STREET McCORMICK, S. C. Rev. A. Thad. Persons announc es his sermon subject at the Bap tist Church here next Sunday morning ac 11 o’clock as, “Certi tude of Immortality.” He will preach at Buffalo Baptist Church that morning at 9:30, and at Wil- lington Baptist Church that after noon at 3:30, and at the union service in the Methodist Church here that evening at 7:30. f —xx Modoc News Well, the snow is about gone and now rain has begun, and the earth is surely wet. Rev. G. P. Lanier filled his regu lar appointment here Sunday evening, delivering a very able sermon. Mrs. F. M. Bussey was a week end visitor to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. White. Mr. Ernest Reese from Green wood spent the past few days here among relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ham mond made a short visit here Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Miss Rosalie Bussey is spending several weeks with friends at Greenwood. Mr. William E. Bussey of Au gusta was a week end visitor here TINE WANT ADV. BABY CHICKS — BEST GRADE" blood tested. Hatches Mondays and Thursdays. See us as to our livability guarantee before buying. Simkins Seed Co., Augusta, Ga. FOR SALE—Two male Jersey- calves entitled to registration. $6.00 each. L. M. Mason, Meri wether, S. C. LOST—One spotted male sette^ puppy, 8 months old. Jamei Strother, Plum Branch, S. C. SALESMEN WANTED Rawleigh Route now open. Rea 1 , opportunity for man who wantT permanent, profitable work. Star!: promptly. Write Rawleigh’s, Dept. SCB-77-K, Richmond, Va. INSURANCE Fire Insurance And All Other Kinds of Insurance In cluding Life Insurance. When the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 30th birthday on .Thursday, February 8, all of the 1,330,000 Scouts, Cubs and Scout leaders will re-dedicate themselves to the service motive which has characterized the Movement for three decades. Scouting offers ad venture, fun and achievement—attractive to all boys—through the democratic life of the Scout Troop and Patrol, as essential ingredi ents in its character-influencing program for the boys of America. Drawing on the rich experience of the Movement, local and national Scout leaders anticipate the opportunity to serve more boys annually, REMEMBER — You Always Save At.... GALLANT-BELK COMPANY i i RUG SPECIAL 18 x 36 Felt Base Rugs, each 10c 24 x 36 Felt Base Rugs, each _ _ _ 15c 24 x 48 Felt Base Rugs,- each _ 19c 36 x 54 Felt Base Rugs, each _ _ _ _ 25c 36 x 72 Felt Base Rugs, each 39c 6 x 9 Felt Base Rug with border ___________ $2.48 7 1-2x9 Felt Base Rug with border / $2.98 9 x 12 Felt Base Rug with border $3.95 9 x 12 Gold Seal Rug $5.95 BUY LINENS & TOWELS And Have Them MONOGRAMMED FREE AT GALLANT-BELK CO. We have just installed a new Electrical MONOGRAM Machine and beginning the week of February 11th we will have a factory trained expert at our store all week to MONOGRAM (free of charge) all linens and towels sold by us. All linens and towels that were bought from us since January 1st . . . we will he glad to MONOGRAM them free of charge during the week of February 11th. Such items as men’s shirts and union- alls will he MONOGRAMMED at a very small cost. Gallant-Belk Company is always doing everything possible to give better service and better values to the greatest number of people. Wc invite you to buy your linens and towels from us . . . saving money on them plus having them MONOGRAM MED free. to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Messrs. Ernest Reese, J. M. Reese and Ray Bussey spent Tuesday with Mr. L. C. Reese at Barnwell. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Edmonds of Augusta spent the week end here with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. McDaniel. Mr. Charley Jones from Augus ta spent Saturday here with James and Ben Bussey. We regret very much to report that our neighbor, Mr. J. T. Clem, has a very sick child this week, suffering with pneumonia. x Mt. Carmel News HUGH C. BROWN* McCORMICK, S. C. BABY CHICKS Official Georgia U. S. ap proved pollorum tested chicks. All breeds hatching each Monday And Thursday. GEORGIA CAROLINA HATCHERY 1025 Broad St., Augusta, Ga. SHOP AND SAVE AT GALLANT - BELK COMPANY Greenwood’s Largest, Leading & Best Department Store <* i r •« GREENWOOD, S. C. 1 ^ Mr. Neil Merritt of Augusta was a business visitor here Tuesday. We are sure glad to see the snow all leaving today. We think it was about the coldest weather we have had in recent years. Misses Margaret Hemminger, Mildred Turner and Misses Sea- wright and Turner, Mrs. Cecil Gil liam, Messrs. Tarrant Scott and James Hemminger formed a con genial and pleasant party for a visit to Atlanta and to see “Gone With The Wind” there Friday evening. They report a very pleasant trip and all enjoyed the picture. Mr. Drennan Brown of Clemson College spent a very pleasant week end with his mother, Mrs. Mabel Brown, and grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Boyd. Mi\ and Mrs. S. T. Russell of Augusta were spend the day guests of Mrs. Ludie Boyd Sab bath. Mr. Harold Gilliam of P. C., Clinton, S. C., spent the week end recently with his mother, Mrs. Cecil Gilliam. Mr. L. L. Hester was a recent visitor in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Dode Philips and David of Due West were spend the day guests of Mrs. Ludie Boyd Sabbath, and carried Mrs. Boyd home with them for an extended visit. Mrs. J. A. Boyd and daughter. Miss Lillian Boyd, and son, Mr. Everette Boyd, of Leesburg, Fla., visited Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Andrews Sabbath morning. They were en route home from Greenville where they had been called by the death of her sister in law, Mrs. Janie Boyd Powell. Mrs. A. B. Andrews was called to Greenville Thursday and returned home Saturday afternoon. some time in Warrenville with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayson and Miss Estelle Mayson. Week end guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ashley were Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Elmore and family, of Columbia. Mr. L. E. Reames, Wilbur and Edward Reames were business visitors in Greenwood, Tuesday. Dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn, Sunday, were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reames and Miss Alma Faulkner. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harper and Mr. James Mayson, of Colum bia, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson and Mrs. James Mayson. Miss Minnie Lee Winn spent last week in Lexington and Columbia with her aunt, Mrs. John Jordan and her sister, Miss Edith Mae Winn. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ashley and family moved to Chappells last week. They were living on the Rev. W. L. Coker’s farm in this community. Mrs. Virginia Bailey, of Colum bia, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gil christ. We are sorry to report the fol lowing have been ill: Miss Mary »iOu Winn, Mrs. Albert Seigler, Mrs. L. E. Reames, Miss Norine Corley, Miss Trula Winn, Mr. T. B. Gilchrist, Mr. J. C. C. Seigler, Mr. Joseph Mayson, and Mr. Clyde Corley. Miss Edna Mayson spent the week end in Lake City with her sister, Miss Carrie Mayson. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Mrs. I. C. Reames visited relatives in Greenwood, Saturday. Mr. Joe Corley, who will be stationed in Charleston, several months, spent the week end with | his father, Mr. Clyde Corley. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that J. A. Talbert, Administrator of the Es tate of Wilson Warren Fowler, and Administrator cum testamento annexo of the estate of Marv Amelia Cooke Fowler, deceased, has this day made application unto me for a final accounting and discharge as such Adminis trator and the 16th day of Feb ruary, 1940, at 10 o’clock has been fixed for the hearing of said peti tion. All persons holding claims a- gainst the estate of the above named are hereby notified to pre sent same on or by above date. J. FRANK MATTTSON, Judge of Probate, McCormick County, S. C. January 16, 1940.—4t. DR. HENRY J. GODIN Sight Specialist Eyes Examined Spectacles And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted. 656 Broad Street Augusta. 0« LET US HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST! Lander Club Meets Sullivan News Spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Calllson, Saturday, were Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Polatty and son, Ralph, of the Callison section. Mrs. Kate Mayson is spending The Lander Club met in the home of Mrs. Bill Bracknell in Plum Branch on Tuesday, January sixteenth. The subject selected for study during the year is “Outstanding Institutions and Personalities in South Carolina.” Rev. Melvin E. Derrick brought a survey of Wof ford College, pointing out its splendid advantages and also giv ing enlightenment on the struggle denominational schools are now making for existence. Miss Lee McKinney played “Londonderry Air” on the violin accompanied by Miss Virginia Freeland. At the close of the business ses sion, Miss Ruth Corley led the club in two lively contests. The hostess served a sweet salad course with coffee and nuts. Rev. Foster Speer dropped in for the latter part of the meeting. Clean, neatly pressed clothes are indicative of a neat, orderly personality. Far from being expensive, you’ll find that it actually pays to be immaculate in your ap pearance. 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