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✓ \ % / TBUK TO OURSSLVMiS. OUS NEIG T iB OB8, OUB COUNTRY AND OUB GOD. j Thirty-Eighth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THU RSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1940 WASHHKTON Washington, Feb. 26.—The Pres idential campaign of 1940 has be gan. The preliminary stage set ting was completed when the Re publican National Committee de cided to hold its nominating con vention In Philadelphia, beginning June 24th, and the Democrats picked Chicago as the place and July 15th as the date upon which their party delegates will meet and either renominate Mr. Roosevelt for a third term or. select some other standard-bearer to oppose the one selected by the Republi cans three weeks earlier. All the indications as of the present time are that both con ventions will be under the control of the well-oiled political machines of the two parties. There are no signs discernible of any situation in either party which might bring about such a stampede of dele gates as resulted, for example, in the surprise nomination of Mr. Bryan in 1896. Neither is there much likelihood, as experienced political observers in 'Washington see the situation, of either convention getting into such a deadlock that some dark horse will have to , be picked by the party leaders and offered to the delegates as a compromise candidate. Except in a situation where the victory of one party or the other is a foregone conclusion that sort of last minute com promise amounts to a confession of weakness and so every ex perienced politician tries to avoid them. Ne Decisive Advantage Neither party has such a de cisive advantage over the other this year as to encourage either convention to nominate any but the man who seems to have such a preponderant popular following that his chances of election appear to be better than those of his rivals. It is considered, therefore, a practical political certainty that the Republican party leaders will throw their strength in the con vention to whichever of the three outstanding Republican cohtend- ers has made the best showing of popular support in the presiden tial primaries which are soon to be held in thirteen states. At present, before the first of these primaries, that to be held in New Hampshire on March 12, Washington political dopesters give Mr. Dewey approximately 180 delegates already assured, Senator Taft about 170 and Senator Van- denberg about 150. That totals up to* 500, or exactly half the total number of delegates. Some of the. state primaries operate to put a definite party mandate behind the delegations chosen at these preliminary elec tions; others amount merely to registering the presidential pref erences of the party voters. There is nothing actually in the primary results which binds any delegate so tightly that he cannot shift his vote to some other candidate. But the net effect of these pri mary choices is to provide a gauge whereby to measure the popular voting strength of the differen t candidates, and that is bound t*o influence the undecided and un- : instructed members of the con vention. / - How It Works If, for example, Mr. Dewey should get fifty or 100 more/ votes on the first ballot in the conven tion than any other, and on the second ballot should increase his lead, that would be evidence to a large proportion of the / delegates that he is regarded as being ac ceptable to many who did not vote for him on the first ballot; and that in turn would probably result in swinging a 1/a.rger number of votes to him on/the third and succeeding ballots,/until he had a majority. Or if Mr. Vandenberg Clemson Alumni yVleet In Augusta I/riday The Savannah Valley Clemson Club will hold its regi ilar quarterly meeting Friday nig 1 it, March 1st, at 7:15, at Mooney’s Old Place in Augusta. All Clemson min in McCormick County are urg id to attend this meeting as a r/bod program has been arranger 1 /. Mooney’s Old Place, now oper ated by Mr. ; w. O. Hankinson, a Clemson AVumnus, is located on the Golde A Camp Road between U. S. Hir/hways No. 1 and No. 78 and about 3 miles from the inter section of these highways. Children At De la Howe In Need Of . / Reading Material Sullivan News die of the outstanding needs of the children of the John De la Howe School is that of reading material in the cottages. At a meeting of the officers of the school a few days ago, sug gestions for improvements were . being made. It was generally agreed that the children lacked reading material in the cottages more than any other one thing. It was thought that perhaps per sons over the state had books or magazines for which they had no use—and, of course, the school would be glad to accept any of these which any one would see fit to give. * x The Young’s H. D. Club Meets / C HAM McCORMICK, S. C FRIBAY-«i*t SATURDAY , March 1st and 2nd, 7 P. M. and 8:50 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. RANDOLPH SCOTT—PRESTON FOSTER m “20,000 MEN A YEAR / Also A Cartoon 99 “The Watchdo .19 and Ed Thorgerson (Sports) / “Top Notch Tennis ,, MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY March 4th and 5th, 7 P. M. and 9 P. M. TYRONE POWER—LINDA DARNELL WARREN WILLIAM—BINNIE BARNES % m “DAY-TIME WIFE” aw /■ » f * : Also * r r ‘ ~ r A MGM Miniature > “Love On Tap” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15. 15 cents The Young’s H. D. Club met in the home of Mrs. J. Thos. Wiley on January 10th with nine mem bers present. After the devotional and busi ness the meeting was turned over to Miss Bell, who gave a most in teresting talk on the “Outlook” for 1940 and the care and handling of baby chicks. During the social hour the hostess served congealed fruit salad, crackers, cake and coffee. Reporter. or Mr. Taft made a similar show ing he would be most likely to be the party nominee. Naturally, the mechanics of nominating a presidential candi date is not quite as simple as that, for account must be taken of all of the undercover manoeuvering carried on by politicians through out the proceedings, in the effort to swing votes away from some candidates and to others. But, in effect, that is how the\ 1940 Re publican candidate for president will be nominated. Democratic Problems The Democratic nomination is likely not to be quite such a sim ple process. It will be greatly simplified if, before the Democrats meet in Chicago on July 15, Mr. Roosevelt has given some straight forward, clear-cut expression of a renomination. Whichever way he decides, the Democratic National Convention may easily prove to be “the battle of the century.” If he asks for a third term he may find unex pected opposition. If that oppo sition should take the form of a walk-out by Vice-President Garner and his Southern following, there would hardly be any course open to Mr. Roosevelt but to withdraw. He is too shrewd a politician, how ever, to risk placing himself in such an embarrassing situation. It can safely be predicted that Mr. Roosevelt will not permit his name to go before the convention unless he is absolutely certain of being renominated without an open split in the party. If he does decline to run again, then the Democratic National Convention bids fair to be a wide open free- for-all, Kilkenny Fair sort of a show, with the odds favoring Mr. Garner, who will control the larg est bloc of delegates of any of .he possible nominees. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson, Sunday, were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Whatley, Miss Rubye Mayson and Mr. W. F. May- son. Mr. J. E. Reynolds spent Sunday in Greenwood with his sister, Mrs. W. H. Yeldell, and Mr. Yeldell. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames, Mrs. Albert Seigler and children, and Mr. Eugene Reames spent Sunday in Aiken in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Mayson and children, and Misses Azilee and Idabell Ouzts, of Greenville, spent the week end with Mrs. Mayson’s mother, Mrs. E. M. Whatley. Spend the day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Winn, Wednesday, were Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pennal. Visitors to Mr. Clyde Corley and family, Sunday afternoon, were Mrs. J. W. Callison, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Callison and Adeline, and Miss Lillie Callison, of Greenwood. Mr. Cal Seigler spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reynolds. Mrs. J. D. Bannister is spending several days in Augusta, where she is receiving eye treatment. Mrs. Sidney Whatley is spend ing this week in Columbia with her aunt, Mrs. I. C. Harrison. Mr. Carl Winn was a business visitor in Aiken and Augusta, Wednesday afternoon. Miss Julia Claire McConnell spent the week end with- Misses Thelma and Beatrice Morgan. A large number of the homes in the community have been wired and are now enjoying electric lights. This is another step in our modern advancement. The Bold Spring W. M. S. met in the home of Mrs. G. R. Mayson, Thursday afternoon, February 15 We are sorry to report the fol lowing are ill at their homes: Mrs. Kate Mayson, Mrs. J. E. Winn, Mrs. L. E. Reames, Mrs. J. H. Seig ler, Miss Virginia Corley, and Mr. Harold Corley. TCX—j : W. M. U. To Observe Season Of Prayer BAPTIST WOMEN TO HOLD STUDY COURSE AND SPECIAL SEASON OF PRAYER NEXT WEEK. The W. M. U. of the Baptist Church will observe a Season of Prayer for Home Missions March 4-8 inclusive. Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at Mrs. G. J. Sanders’, Jr., the Sunbeams and leaders will have charge of the program. Wednesday the Circles will meet. The last service will be Friday at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. W. M. Talbert. In preparation for the annual Week of, Prayer for Home Mis sions,” the Womans Missionary Society is studying the book “Give Ye Them to Eat,” on Monday from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. The study will take place at the home of Mrs. C. H. Huguley. The members taking part will furnish the lunch. Every member and friend of the W. M. u. is extended a cordial in vitation. Y. W. A. Holds Regular Meeting On Monday night, Feb. 19, the Y. W. A. held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. W. G. Huguley with Miss Elma Holsonback as hostess. After the devotional by Mrs. Thomas Giles an interesting pro gram led by Miss Holsonback of a Song Fete “I Build My House of Life” was carried out. Instructive talks on the necessities of one’s House of Life were made by Misses Virginia Strom, Virginia Freeland, Mary Fuller, Mrs. W. C. Brown and Mrs. J. E. Hutchison, and beloved Hymns were sung emphasizing each of these talks. During the social hour a contest on the counties of South Carolina was conducted by Miss Martha Johnson and a sweet course was served by the hostess. Reporter. Number 39 Mt. Carmel News Mrs. D. J. McAllister was called to Cross Hill Friday to be with her sister, Mrs. Plyler, whose son was killed in an automobile acci dent on the Ninety Six road near Greenwood. Her many friends deeply sympathize with her and the bereaved loved ones. Mrs. Alma Todd and children, Sammie and Margaret Ann, were visitors in McCormick Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dean of McCormick were visitors here Saturday. Messrs. L. L. Hester and D. J. McAllister were McCormick visi tors Friday. Mrs. Dora D. Walker of Win- throp and Miss Matilda Bell were visitors here recently. 1 Mrs. Ludie Boyd, who has been visiting relatives in Due West, Greenville and Augusta for the past three weeks, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Russell of Augusta accompanied Mrs. Boyd home Sabbath afternoon. They returned to Augusta later in the afternoon. Mr. Herman Smith returned home Monday after a business visit of 10 days in Greenville, S. C. Mr. Bradley Morrah of Green ville was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Herschel Fife of Ware Shoals and Miss Lillie Miller of De la Howe spent the week end with their brother, Mr. James Miller. They were all dinner guests of Misses Florence and Susie Patterson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Patterson and little son, Ford, Jr., Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Cora Harris of Anderson were visitors of Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. J. B. Curtis, Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Cecil Gilliam and Mr. Tarrant Scott attended the fu neral of Mr. Plyler at Cross Hill Sabbath. Miss Beffie Hester of Anderson visited Mr. Willie Hester and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hester and family Tuesday. Mr. Feaster Mauldin was a social visitor in Lincolnton, Ga., Sunday. xx * Lander Club Here Held Meeting The McCormick Lander College Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Miss Mary Fuller on Augusta street with Miss Virginia Freeland as Joint hostess. The business meeting was pre sided over by Mrs. W.' Pat Parks, Jr., president. An interesting pro gram, arranged by Miss Martha Johnson, was featured by an ad dress by Miss Elizabeth Alexander of the Lander College faculty who gave an inspiring talk on the history of the College. Decora tions suggestive of George Wash-1 ington were used effectively and a | tempting salad course with Rus- 1 sian tea was served. Visitors be sides Miss Alexander included Mrs. George Prince and Mrs. John O. Wilson of Anderson, Mrs. J. W. Speake, wife of the president of Lander College, Greenwood, and Miss Sara Kee Price, of Greenville. The next meeting of the club will be held with Miss Helen Bradley at the home of Mrs. L. W. Bo wick of near town. xx Cadet L. L. Hester Receives Promotion Dr. R. G. Killings- worth Dies At Rock Hill Funeral services for Dr. R. G. Killingsworth, who died early yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Miss Ethel Killings worth, in Rock Hill, after a long illness, will be held from the Mc Cormick Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o’clock with his pastor, Rev. M. E. Derrick of the McCormick Methodist church, in charge. Rev. Mr. Lupo of the First Methodist church of Rock Hill, will assist. Interment will follow in the McCormick city cemetery. Active pallbearers will be stew ards of the Methodist church here and McCormick county officials with Dr. C. H. Workman, Dr. G. Tuten and Dr. C. K. Epting serv ing as honorary escort. Dr. Killingsworth was a native of Abbeville county and moved to McCormick when a young man to practice dentistry- This he did until ill health forced retirement a number of years ago. For the past several months he had made his home in Rock Hill. He was beloved by a host of friends here and elsewhere over the state. During his practice here he was active in the local Methodist church, serving as a member of the board of stewards for a number of years. He was a member of the house of repre sentatives from McCormick County a number of years ago. Surviving are his wife, who was formerly Miss Manilla Smith, member of one .of McCormick’s pioneer families; and four sons. Rosser, Sam, and Edward Killings worth, all of Rock Hill and Wil liam Killingsworth of Spartan burg; and one daughter, Miss Ethel Killingsworth of Rock Hill. Also surviving are one brother. Dr. Sam Killingsworth of Colum bia, and one sister, Mrs. Seawright of Due West. 2X2 Temperance And Law Enforcement Meeting A County-Wide Temperance And Law Enforcement Meeting To Be Held At The Methodist Church Here Tonight Dr. A. D. Betts, executive secre tary of the Temperance and Law Enforcement organization of South Carolina, will give two moving picture shows, “The Pay Off” and “The Beneficient Repro bate” at the Methodist Church here tonight at 7:45. The public is invited to attend this enter taining and instructive meeting. At this meeting officers for the new year will be elected for the county organization. A free will offering will be received. X ' Modoc News Well, we are having more rain and the farmers haven’t done very much farm work. The weather has been so bad since Christmas we couldn’t do much except cut wood and make fires. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hancock spent Sunday with the former’s mother at Jefferson, Ga. Mr. J. D. Harvley of Augusta made a short visit here Saturday evening to his mother, Mrs. Emmie Harvley. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bussey were •the week end guests to the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. White. Mrs. J. T. Clem spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Seigler, at Parksville. Charleston, S. C., Feb. 28.—In the list of appointments and re appointments recently published by the Department of Military Science and Tactics at The Cita del, Cadet L. L. Hester of Mt. Car mel, S. C., was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant in Com pany B of the Infantry unit at the military college. These ap pointments are based on academic standing, leadership, personality, bearing, neatness and extra-cur ricular activities. Hester is a member of the junior class, and he will spend six weeks at an ROTC camp at Anniston, Ala., this summer. Messrs. E. F. Bussey, C. T. Bus sey, W. S. Clem and G. C. Mc Daniel made a short visit to Mc Cormick on Monday of this week. Mrs. Mamie McDaniel and daughter, Miss Lucile McDaniel, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olphantt of Augusta were dinner guests here Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. McDaniel. Mr. Clarence Howie is at home for a week or so. About two years ago Mr. Howie joined the army and has been stationed at Hawaiian Island since he joined. Mr. J. A. Self from Plum Branch was visiting among friends and relatives here Monday evening.