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V McCORMICK MESSENGER, MeCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA' Thursday, OctoEer 17, 1940 INSURANCE Fire Insurance And Al) Other Kinds of Insurance In cluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN, McCORMICK, S. C DR. HENRY J. GODIN Bight Specialist Eyes Examined *. *• Spectacles And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted. 956 Broad Street Augusta. Ga Who will be “Miss McCormick County?” Who will be “Miss Mc Cormick High School?” Who is the most talented person of this Remember —- You Always Save At... GALLANT-BELK COMPANY FaU Shoes For All Hie Fanil;! Here’s a chance for the whole family to save on their winter shoe costs. We have a complete selection of shoes for mother, dad, sister and brother ... and they are all high quality, long wearing and smartly styled. Bring the family in soon. Have your shoes correctly fitted by X-Ray. We have the only X- Ray machine for fitting shoes in Greenwood. GALLANT-BELK CO. CARRY A COM PLETE ASSORTMENT OF SIZES. Regardless of the size your foot requires.] you can find the correct size here. If it is a 12-EEE we have it or if it is a narrow shoe we have it too. You don’t have to go out of town to get a *it. * Come to Gallant-Belk Co. and save on each pair. Ladies’ New FAI T, SHOES In ties, straps, «oxfords and pumps; in low, medium, high and Cuban heels; all sizes and colors. Values in this lot up to $3.50. Our Price $1.98 ^ Ladies’New ..... FALL SHOES One lot of ladies’ new fall shoes in the latest new fall styles and sizes. You will have to see these shoes to appre ciate the value we are offering you. These shoes were made to sell for $4.98 and more. We sell them at the low 419 QR price of Children’s SHOES We fit the feet and sell the shoes. Have your children’s shoes correctly fitted by X-Rav to avoid foot trouble in later vears. Gallant-Belk Co. has the only X-Ray machine for fitting shoes in Greenwood. CUT SHOE COSTS AT GALLANT-BELK CO. Ladies’ Friedman Shelby SPORT OXFORDS Made by International Shoe Co. -These are all leather shoes that have al ways sold for $1.98 or more. OUR Cl £Q PRICE ^ 1 Think of it! You can buy an all leather shoe at Gallant-Belk Co. for only $1.69. We fit the feet and sell the shoes! WE SELL EVERYTHING FOR LESS! MEN’S DRESS OXFORDS % In black and tan; every one a better value. A Better Value is not to be had for the money. Our Price $1.98 MEN’S WORK SHOES We are showing the largest assortment of men’s work shoes ever shown in Greenwood and as you know we sell them for less. Our Price $1.98 WORK SHOES If you want a shoe that will give you the same wear that a $4.00 or $5.00 shoe will give you and that sold for $4.00 a few years ago, come in and ask to see one of our Special Work Shoe Bargains $2.98 Men’s DRESS OXFORDS Men’s dress oxfords that you pay $3.95 and $4.95 for elsewhere. Colors: black and tan. All the new fall styles. p"L $2-98 Weyenherg DRESS SHOES For Men In all the new fall shades and styles; shoe values $6.00 and $6.50 but we sell them for less. £L $4.95 RED GOOSE ALL LEATHER SHOES FOR CHILDREN A FREE GIFT WITH EVERY CHILD’S SHOE BOUGHT! SHOE VALUES ON OUR BARGAIN LOFT. Men’s Black Work Shoes Ladies’ Ox fords Children’s Slippers & High Top Shoes. Pair 98c We are now showing the largest assortment of new Fall and Winter Shoes ever shown in Greenwood. All we ask is for you to compare quality and price. You’ll save on everything you buy at Gallant-Belk Company. USE OUR EASY LAY AWAY PLAN GALLANT-BELK COMPANY • • .•!'«;> • *' • - • . - . . . • . . . . * s • ’ ' * * *** •• »• Greenwood’s Largest - Leading And Best Department Store GREENWOOD, S. C. county? Who is the most popular kiddie in the county? All these questions will be answered Thurs day night, October 17th, in the High School Auditorium at 8:00 o’clock. McCormick High School is presenting this pageant to raise funds for the high school library. Silver cups will be awarded to winners of “Miss McCormick County” contest and kiddie con test. Awards will also be made to “Miss McCormick High School” and talent winner. Admission will be 25 cents and 10 cents. The many friends of Mrs. W. J. Bouknight will be glad to know that she has returned to her home after being a patient at the Co lumbia hospital. She wants to thank each and everyone for each card and also those who asked about her while in the hospital. Mr. J. M. Cox of Troy was a visitor* here Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W. C. Reedy has returned to her home in Tampa, Fla., after spending several days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Brown. • FUR COAT i&i Get a Sleek, New 1941 Stylish Model! Yoor Old Coal Accepted As Down Payment Miss Nell Fooshe, teacher in the high school at Sardis, Ga., spent the week end here with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fooshe. Mr. John- B. Harmon of Bor deaux was among the visitors here Monday. Mrs. W. E. Rheney is spending a few days in New York with her son, Mr. Jack Rheney. Mr. and Mrs. John Nixon Tal bert of Lancaster spent the week end with relatives in and near town. Mr. Clyde Long, who underwent an operation tor appendicitis at the Greenwood hospital a few days ago, is, getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. James Blackman from Griffin, Ga., spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. ElUe Jennings. Miss Frances Jennings returned home with them for a while,' Cadets Morris Furqueron, Law rence Strom and Carl Faulkner from CUemson College spent the week end here with relatives. Mr. M. B. Timmons of the Winterseat community was among the visitors here Friday. Mrs. E. B. Brown has returned from several days’ visit to her daughter, Mrs. John Nixon Tal bert, and Mr. Talbert, of Lan caster. Rev. A. Thad. Persons announces his sermon subject for the 11 o’clock service at the local Baptist Church next Sunday morning as, “Act And You Shall Know.” At the special evening service at 8 o’clock will be the Administration of the Ordinance of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper. He will preach at Bethany Baptist Church that afternoon at 4 o’clock. Christian-F urqueron Of interest to friends through out this section is the announce ment of the marriage of Miss Louise Christian and John Henry Furqueron which was quietly solemnized at the Baptist pastori- um in Fairfax, S. C., on Sunday evening, Sept. 29, with the Rev. James Neil officiating. Only a few close friends witnessed the rites. Mrs. Furqueron is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Christian, of McCormick. Mr. Fur queron is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Furqueron, of Mc Cormick. qjcMt We will allow you every eent your old Fur Coat is worth! NG SAVINGS EASY TEGMS Our label is your guarantee of Quality, Style and Workmanship. PUBS • Cl tailed • Glased d f II f ii pints • Repaired • Remodeled •Stored ONLY COLD STORAGE VAULT FOR FURS IN AUGUSTA SOUTHEASTERN Angusta’s Only IMS BROAD ST. '■ AUGUSTA, GA. Furriers HOOD MG STOVE Buy Your Automatic Wood-burn ing Stove And Furniture On Easy Payment Plan. J. S. STROM / PHONE NO. 76 McCORMICK, S. C. Modoc News xx- County Council Of Farm Women TO MEET AT WILLINGTON OCTOBER 26TH. Well, we are still having beauti ful weather and most of the farmers are about through picking cotton and some are beginning to gather com and make syrup. Mrs. Mamie E. Walker of Au gusta spent a couple of days here last week visiting Mrs. Emmie Harvely. Mr. Henry J. Bussey from the Bradley C. C. C. Camp was a week end visitor here to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mr. Cooledge Clem spent the past week end with Mr. Heyward Bailey of Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie were dinner guests here last Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Miss Etoyle Clem is spending this week with her brother, Mr. Talmage Clem, at Columbus, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bailey of Augusta were visiting relatives and friends here Sunday. Mrs. J. T. Clem was a week end visitor to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Seigler, at Parksville. Messrs. E. F. Bussey, Serf Bus sey and W. S. Clem made a short visit to Augusta Sunday morning. Miss Permelia Clem visited rela tives in Columbus, Ga., the past week end. Mrs. Lunette Prince from Edge- field spent Tuesday night of this week here with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Bussey. Miss Rosalie Bussey from Mc Cormick visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey, Tuesday night of this week. x School Children Invited To State Fair October 25th The McCormick County Council of Farm Women will meet at Wil- lington Saturday, October 26, at 10 o’clock. Miss Lonny I. Lan drum, State Home Demonstration Agent, Winthrop College, will be present to speak on the Better Farm Living Program. Mrs. T. L. Britt, president of the council, has planned an interesting program for the day and is in viting all farm women to come. Matilda Bell, County Home Dem. Agent. County superintendents of edu cation have been urged by James H. Hope, state superintendent of education, to join in seeing that school children of South Carolina come to Columbia Friday, October 25, for school day at the State Fair. Mr. Hope in a letter addressed to each of the 46 county superin tendents says “No regular school routine can, in my opinion, com pare with the offerings of the State Fair for that day.” He speaks of the day at the' State Fair as a “red letter day in the school year.” Thousands of school children come to the fair each year on Friday. Admittance is free for the children and the teacher ac companying them. No red tape is required, admission being with out any advance arrangements of For Refreshing | Cleanliness... That means a variety of hew clothes . . . something different for every occa sion, neat and attractive. Our exceptional service is for those who expect quality work on their gar ments ... whether it’s a frail frock or a heavy suit. Delivery service twice a week, Monday and Thurs day. Greenwood Dry Cleaning Co. “Dependable Cleaners” J. C. Dalton, Mgr. any kind. Mr. Hope said in his letter: “This letter is being sent to th~ Superintendents of Education :‘n each i^df Our forty-six counties, in the hope that they will again join in embracing what I con sider a great educational oppor tunity for the children of our en tire public school system. “We all agree that real educa tion is not derived solely from books. No day of regular school routine, can, in my judgment, compare with the offerings of tbi State Fair, where, in most attrac tive form, our children have les sons in history, geography, zoolo gy, agriculture, music art, domestM science and what-not. With thes - * educational features and a won derful amusement program, Fri day—School Day—can be made a Red Letter Day in the school year. “I wish you to join me in urpm- all school children, teachers and superintendents in your county to accept the invitation of the Fair association to be its guests or* Friday, October 25, 1940. You ma^ wish to present this matter n 4 ; your next teachers’ meeting an 1 arrange for a general movement to the State Fair, via school bu". or by private conveyance. I should like to see a great companv of children present and enjoying this fair. All children of school age will be admitted withodt question when attended by parents or otherwise.” “Read ’Em and Reap” our ads / A BFsUii