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% TSUI TO OUBSELVItiS, OUB NEIGHBORS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Thirty-Eighth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940 Number 41 WmHINCTON Washington, March 11.—As this correspondent has frequently pointed out,' everything that hap pens or is going to happen in Washington between now and midsummer either has a motive behind It bearing on Presidential politics, or is subject to the sus picion of being in some way a manoenver'for partisan or per sonal political advantage. Some of the tactics ire pretty crude and obvious, and many of the suspicions are pretty far fetched. But no man holding public office these days can say or do anything without being sus pected or openly accused of either seeking the Presidency for himself or of trying to •discredit other possible candidates, either of his own or the other party. It is no secret to anyone in Washington that there is a strong political clique of Republican poli ticians who are determined that the party’s nominee shall not be Thomas IS. Dewey. These are not necessarily the same men who are backing either Senator Taft or Senator Vandenberg. There are some masters of polit ical intrigue among the minority members of both Houses of Con gress, and certain of them have* given the impression that they are working under cover with state leaders of the party to bring about a situation which would result in all three of the leading Republi can candidates killing each other off, thus forcing the convention to nominate a man who would be more to the liking of the Republi can Old Guard than any of those three. Speciflafion t)n Hoover That (does nut refer to Herbert Hoover, though the former Presi dent’s recent appearance in Wash ington at a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, to tell members of Congress his views about the importance of giving prompt aid to the people %of Fin land and Poland, started the gos sips to speculating as to whether he was not laying his own plans for the Republican nomination. It is practically impossible for political-minded Washington to conceive of any man who has once held high office not desiring to get back into the seat of power; and when such a man gets into the headlines by performing a great humanitarian service, the more sordid-minded political ob servers are"confident that he* is seeking the limelight for the pur pose of grabbing off a political prize for himself. Those who know Mr. Hoover best are confident that he has no |>ersonal ambition to hold office again. His friends, however, un derstand that he would like to have a hand in shaping the party’s policy, and there seems to be little doubt that his counsel and advice are being sought and acted upon by some of the foremost party leaders. More To Contribute One of the points upon which there is wide agreement is that Mr. Hoover has more to contribute than any of the other eminent Republicans in his long experience, deep understanding and current knowledge of European affairs. If international relations should de velop to the stage where an a- larmed public opinion would de mand that the / next * President must have a broad background of world politics, a genuinely pacifist philosophy, combined with wide experience in the conduct of do mestic affairs, it is not entirely impossible, under such circum stances, that Mr. Hoover might be the convention’s choice. But those closest to him hold that he would have to he literally drafted, and that his recent visit to Washington had no political Mt. Carmel News Mrs. J. R. Tarrant, Mrs. W. A Scott and Mrs. Hunter McKinney were visitors of Mrs. Gladys Bow- yer in Anderson Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunoway and little daughter, Anne, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dunoway of Tignall, Ga., were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Curtis Sunday. Mrs. Alex Mitchell and son, William, of Mt. Pleasant, S. C., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hester and Mr. Willie Hester. The many friends of Mr. Willie Hester will be glad to hear he is improving nicely. Miss Beffie Hester of Anderson spent several days at her home here last week. Miss Leona Clinkscales was called home last week by the very critical illness of her aunt. Miss Lillie Britt. Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd and son, Julius, of Greenville, were visitors of Mrs. Ludie Boyd Sun day. Mrs. Willie Beeks of Abbeville is spending sonle time with Mrs John D. Cade. Mr. Hunter McKinney spent Sunday with his sister. Miss Kathleen McKinney, and others. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hester and children, Flo and Jimmie, of Cal houn Falls, enjoyed a pleasant day here Sunday at a family reunion of the Hester family. Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin was a visi tor in Anderson last Thursday, returning home Friday. Many friends will regret to hear of her continued illness and wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Sara Alverson of McCor mick spent the past week end with | her grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin. Miss Ivey of Lincolnton, Ga., was a recent visitor in the home of Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin. Mr. J. F. Sutherland of Ander son is a business visitor here this week. HEVWOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C FRIDAY and SATURDAY March 15th and 16th, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. LIONEL BARRYMORE LEW AYRES m Hi SECRET OF DR. KILDARE” Also A Cartoon ‘One Mother’s Family 1 and A M-G-M Miniature ‘Hollywood Hobbies’ MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents 641 MONDAY and TUESDAY March 18th and 19th, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. BETTE DAVIS MIRIAM HOPKINS GEORGE BRENT tnsp, '-»nr p-, y p-— r m 66 OLD MAID” Also A Color Cartoon “Sioux Me” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS TTr" >r»f • j— j r r\ *»*|**i ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents purpose behind it. Those who consider Mr. Hoover as an appropriate nominee of the Republican Party point first to the recent indications of a strong Republican trend among the voters of Ohio, which is considered almost the index state by which to measure political tendencies. Both of the two Congressional vacancies caused by the deaths of Ohio members have lately been filled by the election of Republi cans. One of these was a fore gone conclusion, but the other was a complete reversal on the part of the voters, who had elected a Democrat from that district in the last five biennial elections. If that is an omen, as some political soothsayers claim, of a Republican victory next Fall, then there is possible grounds for their belief that the personality of the Republican candidate will be of less importance than the policies he stands for and his qualifica tions as a statesman. Republicans Face Difficulties If the election is to hinge upon the international situation, and either Mr. Roosevelt or someone whom he selects is to head the Democratic ticket, the general be lief among Washington observers is that the Republicans will be put to it to name a candidate who would be regarded by the voting public as sufficiently versed in foreign affairs to stand against Secretary Hull or Mr. Roosevelt himself. All the recent polls of oublic opinion indicate that the President is still the most popular political figure with the mass of the voters, and that he has defi nitely strengthened his hold upon the popular imagination by his conduct of the nation’s interna tional relations. Whether the European mission of the Under Secretary of State, Mr. Welles, is to develop a plan for American intervention for a peace settlement, or merely to bring back the personal views of the heads of the warring nations, it has caught the popular fancy as an American gesture aimed at bringing the war to an end, greatly to the personal and political ag grandizement of Mr. Roosevelt in the public eye. Miss Lillie Britt Claimed By Death Mt. Carmel, March 12.—The news of the passing of Miss Lillie Britt, age 83, which occurred during the very early morning hours Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mollie Clinkscales, and which was also her home, was received in Mt. Carmel with profound sorrow. Miss Britt had been in bad health for some time, but she bore the suffering with humble patience and resignation which was indeed a lesson to humanity. She was very appreciative and was very grateful to friends and loved ones for their love and kindness to her. In early life she gave her heart to God and united with the Bap tist church and always remained true and loyal to her church and her God. She loved the Lord and was a true follower. , Funeral service was conducted Sabbath afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Buffalo Baptist church by her beloved pastor, Rev. A. Thad. Per sons, in the presence of a ‘very large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends, and later she was tenderly laid to rest in the Buffalo cemetery beneath the beautiful flowers, the silent tributes of love. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Watson, of Anderson, Mrs. Sallie Mattison, McCormick, Mrs. Mollie Clinkscales, Mt. Car mel, and a number of nieces and nephews. Six nephews served as active pallbearers, J. F. Mattison, David Watson, Raymond Clinkscales, James B. Britt, S. L. Britt and A. K. Britt. Deacons of the church served as honorary pallbearers. J. S> Strom, funeral director, in charge. Mr. J. H. Maddox Is - Called To Reward Journal From Lincoln (Ga.) March 7. The many friends mourn the death of Mr. J. H. Maddox, highly esteemed citizen of the New Hope section, who died during, Monday night following a long illness. Mr. Maddox was 87 years of age and was one of the best loved citizens of his community. He was a member of the Baptist church and was a loyal Christian Surviving him are his wife, 2 sons, J. C. and J. J. Maddox, this county, and two daughters, Mrs. Eunice Baker of Augusta, and Mrs Jennie Duncan, of McCormick. 24 grandchildren and 7 great-grand children also survive. Funeral services were. held from New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. W. A. Reid officiating. Interment was made in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. S. S. Major Dies In Ware Shoals Mrs. Mattie Whatley Major, 65, wife of S. S. Major, former resi dent of McCormick, died at her home in Ware Shoals last Thurs day after five weeks’ illness. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Friday morning at 11 o’clock by the Rev. M. E Derrick and the Rev. W. F. Hedge- oath. Interment was made in Andrew Chapel cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Ma- 5 or is survived by three daughters Mrs. C. M. Simms of Charlotte, Mrs. Helen Knox of Griffin, and Miss Martha Major of Ware Shoals; four sons, M. B., R. H. and C. T. Major all of Charlotte, and S. B. Major of Atlanta; two sisters. Mrs. J. A. Major of Greenwood, and Mrs. J. A. Mundy of Hodges; and two brothers, W. T. Whatley of Greenwood, and S. B. Whatley of Hodges. Baptist Training Union School To S Start Monday Night The Baptist Training Union School will be begun at the Bap tist Church here next Monday evening at 7:15 o’clock, and run through the following Friday evening. The faculty will be composed of Mrs. James Howard of Greenville, Mrs. C. M. Ward of Darlington and Miss Harris of Troy; Rev. A. Thad. Persons will teach a book, and there will be study courses for all ages. Mr. J. Fred Buzhardt will be director. There will be no mid-week prayer service, in order that all may attend the training union school. -tXi- Sullivan News XX- Friends of Miss Rubye Mayson, of Columbia will be sorry to know she is a patient in the Columbia Hospital, where she underwent an operation last Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and family were business visitors in Greenwood Saturday. Miss Irene Mayson has returned home after having spent several weeks in Varnville with her aunt, Mrs. A. M. Brown. Misses Marie and Jaunita Reames and Messrs. Wilbur and Edward Reames were business visitors in Augusta, Monday. Mr. Harold Corley is convales cing at his home after undergoing a tonsillectomy, in McCormick, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Jaynes and daughter. Ruth, have returned home after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Jaynes, in the Bethany section. Among those visiting Mrs. L. E. Reames, who is doing nicely after a recent operation, in the Green wood Hospital, last week, were: Mr. L. E. Reames, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson, Mrs. I. C. Reames, Mrs. I. C. Harrison, Mrs. W. M. Harper, Mrs. E. P. Winn, Mr. and Mrs. James Mayson, Miss Trula Winn, Misses Marie, Jaunita, and Janie Reames, and Messrs. Wilbur and Edward Reames. Dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames, Sun day, were: The Rev. J. H. Manly, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reames and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reames. Friends of Miss Azilee Mayson will be sorry to know she has been ill at her home with an infected ear. Callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson, Wednesday afternoon, were Miss Edna May- son, Mr. J. H. Mayson and Beth. Misses Sarah Katharine^ and Virginia Winn spent last week in Edgefield, where they have em ployment. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Langley, and Mrs.* I. C. Reames spent Sunday in | Columbia with Mr. and Mrs. I. C. | Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. James Mayson and children spent the week end in Greenwood with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. La- Grone. TXT Vacancies In Marines Closing Date For Accepting New Work-Sheets Director Duggan of the Southern Region has approved April 30. 1940, as the closing date for ac cepting work-sheets covering farms not previously in the A.AJL Program. All McCormick County farmers are cautioned to keep this date in mind. D. Austin Shelley, County Agent. txr Modoc News Card Of Thanks Through these columns we would like to thank our relative? and friends who were so loving and kind during the illness and death of our wife and mother. S. S. Major , And Children. U. S. Marines are now serving from Kodiak, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, from Kittery, Maine, to San Diego, California, and from our fartherest eastern possession in the Western Hemisphere, across the international date line to the China coast. Every battleship, cruiser and carrier of the Navy has its Marine Detachment. A few vacancies for. this month still exist. Young men who are interested in serving a four year enlistment in the Marine Corps, who are between the ages of 18 and 25, from 66 to 74 inches in height, have completed grammar school, of good moral character, and of excellent physique, may write to, or call in person at the U. S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Ga., for full particulars. Misses Etoyle and ' Permelia Clem were dinner guests Sunday to Mrs. Virginia Middleton at Meriwether. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson were week end visitors here to the former’s mother, Mrs. Mattie Key. Mr. C. E. Holson was dinner guest Sunday to his daughter. Mrs. H. W. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Ott Coleman from Greenwood were week end visitor* here to the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Willis. Mr. Austin Clem from California is spending some time here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S- Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Edmonds from Augusta were week end visi tors to relatives here and at Parksville. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clem were dinner guests Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Clem. Miss Edith Robertson from Mc Cormick was a week end visitor here to Misses Martha Hazel and Vivian Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk White spent Saturday and Sunday with the former’s father, Mr. Pick White, who is very ill. Mrs. E. F. Bussey and daughter. Miss Lucy Bussey, visited Mrs. O. J. White, Sunday evening, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem were visitors to relatives and friends Sunday at White Town. j X D Piedmont District - Of Social Work In Newberry March 27 The Piedmont District of Social Work will be held in Newberry on Wednesday, March 27th, with Mr. J. Hertz Brown, director, presiding. The high light of the conference- will be an address by Mr. John Martin of Hartsville, pres, of the S. C. Conference of Social Work. Luncheon will be served at which time the Hon. Alan Johnstone has been invited to speak. All members of the County Council of Farm Women, PTA’s. Service Clubs, Women’s Clubs,. DPW, WPA, FSA, NY A, Public Health, Heme Demonstration Clubs, Attendance Teachers, Su perintendents of Schools and Church Groups are invited and expected to attend, lire County having the largest delegation of lay people and Social workers present will be given much com mendation for their Social Vision. -IXT- Demonstratioii Flocks Show Good Income Clemson. March 4.—An average net labor income of 10.8 cents per hen was made for January bv 22,- 457 hens in demonstration flocks over the state, reports P. H. Good- iner. extension poultryman. “The average egg production of these hens”, Mr. Gooding says, “was 8.5 eggs each and they re turned an average total income of 32.1 cents.” The highest-producing flock of 501 hens or more was that of O. B. McLeod, Columbia, whose 503 White Leghorns produced 18.7 eggs eac h. For flocks with 201 to 500 hens. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huskamn’s 398 White Leghorns, Wallhalla. were highest with an average of 18.8 eggs. Flocks with 51 to 200 hens were led by W. J. Verdin’s 121 White Leghorns and White Rocks aver aging 21.7 eggs each. Mr. Verdin lives at Greenville. Flocks with 50 hens or less were led by Mrs. J. H. Clements’ 29 New Hampshires, Liberty Hill, with 21.9 eggs each.