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TROT TO OUR8KLVHSS, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOO, f Thirty-Eighth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1940 Number 42 tumu Washington, March 18.—Official Washington, political observers .and the public generally, are still wondering what the President’s real purpose was in sending the Under-Secretary of State, Sumner Welles, to visit the heads of the principal European governments. Apparently Europe is as much mystified as are Washingtonians who are not in the President’s confidence. It seems to be clear. In the light of such information as the newspaper correspondents in Europe have been able to gather that the President sent no peace proposals or plan for ending the war, as Was at first widely be-' lleved. The President’s emissary has been politely received wherever he has been, which Is no more than was expected. Neither he nor the national leaders whom he has interviewed have given any infor mation to the public about their conversations, beyond saying that they were frank and cordial. Piecing together the inconclusive reports from Europe and various Items of conflicting gossip sup posed to emanate from the White House, the political observers here have evolved a theory which is generally accepted as plausible. That theory is that Mr. Roosevelt sent Mr. Welles to explore the possibilities of an early ending of the war, in order to help him—the President—to make up his mind whether he would run for a third term or not. According to this theory, if Mr. Welles’ reports, when he gets back, added to whatever information the State Department has from other sources, point to a probable or possible termination of hostili ties between now and July, then Mr. Roosevelt will decide that his chance of re-election is not good enough to justify him in taking it, and will gracefully withdraw while naming the candidate he would prefer to have the Demo crats nominate. Security Issue If, on the other hand, Mr. Welles reports that Germany is engaged in a battle to the finish and that the Allies are equally determined to fight to the bitter end, then this latest theory has it that Mr Roosevelt will decide that he can be re-elected on the issue that America’s security is endangered by the possible victory of Ger many, and that it would be un patriotic for him to withdraw while the national safety is threatened. Those who believe that the Presidential mind is working in that fashion point to the undeni able fact that the one phase of Mi*. Roosevelt’s second adminis tration which has met with the widest public approval has been his foreign policy. He has stood firmly on the platform of keeping the United States out of war, while it was his influence chiefly that brought about the shaping of the 'Neutrality Act in such a way that the United States can give almost every sort of assistance to England and Prance, short of sending battleships and soldiers to their aid. That that policy meets practi cally unanimous public approval is unquestionable. Whether it weighs strongly enough against the criticisms of the President’s domestic policies, from within and without his own party, to over balance the undoubted revolt of many Democratic leaders, and the aggressive attacks of the Republi cans, is a question that only next November’s election can answer, if the President decides that he will nm for a third term. Controlling Factor The political prognosticators who are convinced that the war issue will be the controlling factor HOUMID H1HTRE McCORMICK, S. C FRIDAY and SATURDAY Marclx 22nd and 23rd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. MICKEY ROONEY LEWIS STONE in “JUDGE HARDY & SON” Also Our Gang Comedy Mt. Carmel News Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Russell of Atlanta were visitors in Mt. Car mel this week. Miss Florence Patterson was a visitor in McCormick last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy and Mrs. Berry Mauldin of Anderson were guests of Mrs. Myrtle Maul din Sunday afternoon. We are glad to say that Mrs. Mauldin seems to be improving nicely. Miss Ivey of Lincolnton spent the week end with Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin. Dr. S. W. Reid of McCormick was visiting the sick here Friday afternoon. Prof. Jordan Dean of Clemson College was a week end visitor of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dean. Mrs. Alex Mitchell and son. William, of Mt. Pleasant left Thursday to return home. Mr. >nd Mrs. James Hester and chil dren, Flo and Jimmie, accom panied them home. Mrs. Rov Edmunds and Miss Elsie Edmunds of Laurens visited her mother, Mrs, Ida M. Black, last week. Cadet Drennan Brown of Clem son CoUege spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Mabel Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Dode Philips and David of Due West were guests of Mrs. Ludie Boyd Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Dean and little daughter of North, • S. C., were week end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dean. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dean of McCormick were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dean Saturday night. Miss Sara Curtis left Monday for Warm Springs, Ga., where she has accepted a position on the staff of nurses at the Roosevelt Foundation Sanatorium. Miss Elizabeth DuBose of Lisbon, Ga.. is also on the staff of nurses. in bringing the President to a de cision for or against a third term, point out with apparent conviction that on no other basis can Mr. Roosevelt hope'to get the united support of his own party. Any imminent threat to our national safety would, of course, over shadow all domestic issues, and even a plausible warning of such danger might have the same ef fect. So, if this theory of the Pres ident’s purposes is based upon anything more than guesswork, Mr. Roosevelt’s announcement of his intentions is likely to be de layed until the very eve of the July convention of his party—un less, indeed, the European war has come to a conclusive end before that time. In that case, some of the ablest political prophets be lieve, Mr. Roosevelt will endorse Secretary Hull to head the Demo cratic ticket, and nut all the power of the Administration behind him “Dog Daze” and in the effort to prevent Vice- President Garner from becoming the candidate. A Pete Smith Specialty “Take A Cue” MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents Notice: Beginning Friday, March 22nd, we will start shows at 7:15 P. M. MONDAY and TUESDAY March 25th and 26th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. NELSON EDDY ILLONA MASSEY FRANK MORGAN in “BALALAIKA” ~ Also A Travel-Talk “Java Journey” and , LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15. 15 cents Major Weakness The major weakness in this in teresting theory of what Mr. Roosevelt intends to do about a third term is that the Chairman "!f the Democratic National Com- “nittee. the Hon. James Farley, Postmaster-General, is opposed to a third-term nomination under any pretext; and Mr. Farley comes a great deal nearer to having full control of the national party or ganization than does the Presi- 1ent himself. Mr. Farley, too, has personal ambitions. He has lent his name to be put forward as a presidential candidate with the idea, according to the gossips, that he might be nominated for the Vice-Presidency with his very good friend Mr. Gar- I ner at the head of the ticket. The President did not make Mr. Far ley’s friendship for him any stronger when he failed to deny the accuracy of the statement at tributed to him, and published in direct quotations by his closest friend among the Washington cor respondents, that Mr. Farley would weaken the Democratic ticket be cause of the fact that he is a Roman Catholic. Special Services At Methodist Church During Holy Week { Special services began last night at the Methodist Church here in observance of the Holy Week. Tonight the Holy Communion will be administered. Tomorrow night the young people of the McCor mick and Troy Churches will have charge of the service. At this service a sacrificial of fering will be received for the support of the work of the young people in our church. A sunrise service will be held at 6:30 Easter morning. The public is cordially invited to all the services. X Sullivan News The hours of services for the Unioh Sunday School have been changed slightly. Due to preach ing services at Mt. Vernon Metho dist church and Rehoboth Baptist church on fourth Sunday after noons, the regular preaching ser vices on fourth Sunday evenings have been changed to third Sun day evenings, and the Sunday School services will be held on fourth Sunday evenings at 7:30 o’clock. For this month only Sunday School services will be held at 7:00 o’clock promptly and regular preaching services at 7:30 o’clock, Sunday evening, March 24. The public is invited to at tend these services. Mrs. I. C. Reames spent last week in Columbia with her aunt, Mrs. I. C. Harrison, and son, Mr. Marvin Reames. Mr. W. W. Mayson, Sr., has re turned home after a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. A. M. Brown, in Vamville. —— Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reynolds, Saturday evening, were: Mrs. Sallie Gil christ, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gil christ and Mr. Bernard Gilchrist. Mr. Roy Callison, teacher in the Marietta High School, spent the spring holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Callison. The Sullivan Home Demonstra tion Club held its regular monthly meeting, March 12, in the home of Mrs. L. E. Reames with Misses Marie and . Jaunita Reames hostesses. There were thirteen members present and ten absent. Miss Mellette gave a profitable demonstration on “Better Homes for Farm Living.” The Easter thought was carried out in the program. The hostesses, assisted by Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Miss Janie Reames, served refreshments consisting of pickles, crackers, deviled eggs, cake, coffee, and Easter egg candy. Miss Margaret Corley was the week end guest of her cousin, Miss Trula Winn. We are glad to report the fol lowing are much better from their recent illnesses: Mrs. Kate May- son, Mrs. J. H. Seigler, Mrs. J. E Winn, Miss Corrie Cheatham and Master Billie Reynolds. Mrs. Janelle Winn and Misses Virginia, Emmie and Willie Nell Winn spent Saturday afternoon vith Mrs. Henry Reynolds. Friends of Mrs. L. E. Reames will be glad to know she has re turned home, this week, from the Greenwood Hospital where she was a patient for the past two weeks. Miss Hattie Brunson, one of the eachers of the Sullivan school, ittended the teachers’ meeting in Greenville, last week. A large number of persons in the community and surrounding communities enjoyed a three-act play, “Nobody’s Darling,” presented by the P. T. A. of the Troy school at the school house, Tuesday evening. The play was sponsored by the Home Demonstration Club Ice cream was sold by the 4-H club girls. Mr. J. P. Sullivan, teacher in the Walhalla High School, spen several days last week with hir mother, Mrs. J. P. Sullivan. A large number of the families in the community attended th “Merchants’ Spring Festival,' sponsored by the recently or- Modoc News Well, the sun is shining this week and the farmers are glad to see it. A good many have al ready gone to plowing. Be care ful folks, and do not plow too wet, for it surely won’t do. Mrs. B. M. Bussey was dinner guest Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie. Mr. W. G.. Fox and daughter, Mrs. Virginia Middleton, from Meriwether spent Sunday here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks Hines from Meriwether made a short visit here Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mr. Austin Clem was week end visitor to relatives and friends in White Town. Mr. and Mrs. John Burnette from Red Hill were spend the day guests here to relatives. Mr. Frank Coleman from Edge- field spent Sunday with relatives and friends here and at Plum Branch. Messrs. T. J. Stone and C. T. Bussey were business visitors to Augusta on Tuesday of this week. .... x Road Financing In U. S. Moves Toward Pay-As-You-Go Basis Highway financing in the United States is moving toward a pay-as- you-go basis, according to studies made by the American Petroleum Industries Committee. Issuance of bonds, which generally doubles the ultimate cost of road con struction, is declining as a method of highway finance. Of the $1,- 900,000,000 of state highway in debtedness outstanding, 85 per cent was incurred prior to 1929. Three reasons for the trend towards financing roads from cur rent revenues are revealed by the studies of the committee. First, approximately half the 48 states have assumed obligations which absorb so large a part of available road revenues that serious diffi culty is being experienced In main taining and reconstructing the present roads. Six states spend one-half or more and another 14 states spend one-third or more of their current highway revenues for debt service. As a group tfcese states spend for debt service 37 per cent of their current road tax revenue. A second factor which should speed the trend of states toward a pay-as-you-go basis is the enor mous increase in automotive tax revenue, available for road im provement. In the 10 years from 1920 to 1929 automotive tax rev enues of the 48 states totaled $3,- 782,427,000. During the next de cade the revenue aggregated $9,- 871,974,000. Thus, points out the committee, the average annual revenue of the states available for roads was $600,000,000 higher in the 30’s than in the 20’s. The total gain of six billion dollars for the latter decade exceeds by a wide margin the total amount of state highway bonds floated during the first three decades of the century —a period during which America emerged from the mud and the automobile was transformed from a rich man’s toy into a con venience and necessity serving two out of every three families. The third factor which is en couraging highway financing tc move toward a pay-as-you-go basis is that, as capital invest ments are made in roads, the need for construction funds declines and expenditures are required chiefly for maintenance. Costs of grading, road straightening and of right-of-way acquisition are non recurrent. Improved methods of highway construction are provid ing roads that live much longer than formerly. ganized Chamber of Commerce, in Edgefield, Friday and Saturday. James and Curtis Winn spent Saturday with Charles Mayson. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson and Mr. W. F. Mayson spent Sunday in Greenwood with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Langley. District Conference Of Social Work At Newberry On 27th March 27th will be a Red Letter Day in McCormick County. The Piedmont District Confer ence of Social Work will be held in the Newberry, South Carolina. High School Auditorium on that date. Arrangements have been made to accommodate the large number of people who will come from the thirteen counties making up the Piedmont District. The purpose of the Conference is to initiate and foster movements for social progress in the State and to coordinate the activities of social workers, public officials, and other interested citizens to that end. Groups of people will be ex pected to attend, representing all public officials, Service Clubs, Council of Farm Women, Parent Teacher Associations, Church Groups, Women’s Clubs, County Superintendents of Schools, At tendance Teachers, Home Demon stration Clubs, Public Health, Work Progress Administration, De partment Public Welfare, Farm Security Administration and National Youth Administration and all other interested citizens. Mr. J. Hertz Brown, the Director of the Conference in the Piedmont District, will preside. Many speak ers of outstanding ability and ex perience in Social Work will ad dress the Conference. One of the most important sessions of the Conference will be held during the luncheon period. The luncheon will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary in the Legion Hall at one o’clock with Dr. James C. Kinard as toast master. Tickets for this attractive luncheon should be reserved by writing Miss Azil££. Livingston in care of the Depart ment of Public Welfare, Newberry, S. C., before March 22nd at a cost of .60 per plate. Newberry feels honored to be chosen as one of the four cities in South Carolina to entertain a conference of Social Work. Every thing possible will be done to make the day pleasant for the many visitors who will go to the “City of Friendly Folks” on March 27th. When the County roll is called, McCormick County should answer with an attendance of at least 100 people. The program is as follows: Registration of Delegates, 9:15 A. M. Morning Session, Newberry High School, 10:00 A. M. Presiding—Mr. J. Hertz Brown, Director. Invocation—Rev. H. O. Cham bers. Messages of Welcome: Mayor of Newberry—Mr. J. W. Earhardt, Sr., Chamber of Commerce—Mr. Hal Xohn. Response. 1940 Theme, “South Carolina Takes Inventory of Social and Econcmic Resources”—Mr. John Martin, Hartsville, President. “Highlights of the 1940 White House Conference”—Dr. A. T. Jamison. Music. Youth Period. Symposium, “Industry and So cial Welfare”, “Industry’s Ap proach to the Social Needs of the Community”—Mr. Stanley Llewel lyn, General Manager, Kendall Mills, Camden. “What Are the Most Urgent Social Needs in Labor Legislation?” —Mr. Rhett Harley, Commissioner of Labor, Columbia. ‘“Social Needs of Industry from the Standpoint of the Social Worker”—Mrs. Florine J. Ellis, Family Society, Greenville. Discussion. Summarizer—The Reverend Ros well C. Long, Greenwood. Luncheon Session—Toast Mas ter: Dr. James C. Kinard; Mes sage: Mr. Z. F. Wright. The District Director’s Annual Message, “Some of the Social Needs of Our State”. Recognition of County Delega tion. Business Session.