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TSUI TO OUSSKLYKS. OUB NSI6HB OBS, OUS COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. & Thirty-Ninth Year Established June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C.* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1940 P.T.A. Sponsors Party And Carnival At Troy Tomorrow Evening The Troy P. T. A. will sponsor a Harvest Carnival and Masquerade party Friday evening, Nov. 1, at Troy school. The program committee has a program planned which will begin, at 7:30 o’clock. American Legion Week, November 4-11 Adiutant Dewey H. Langley of the Thomas Jefferson Lyon, Jr., Post No. 19, American Legion, submits for publication the fol lowing proclamation by Governor Burnett R. Maybank setting aside November 4 to 11 as American Le gion week in South Carolina: “WHEREAS, it has been found desirable to designate a specific The carnival committee has - T ^o-inn wppk in many attractions for both old .and 81011 Week in young. There will be a prize given for the best costume. There will be ice cream, hot dogs, pop com and peanuts for sale. . , The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission—Children, 2 cents; Adiilts, 5 cents. Union Services At ■ A. R. P. Church Next Sabbath Night The union service, to be held next Sabbath evening, Nov. 3rd, at 7 45 o'clock in the Pressly Memo rial Church. will partake of the nature of a farewell service to Rev. A. Thad. Persons, who has here demitted his charge here to ac- x JBw, cept the pastorate of the McDon- program such as we South Carolina; and WHEREAS, the rolls of this or ganization are again being opened to World War veterans who re ceived an honorable discharge from their service in the military forces of the United States of America during the World War; and WHEREAS, the South Carolina Department of The American Le- trion has a record of service to its World War comrades and to the dependents of those who died in the service, as well as to the peo ple of the State of South Carolina, that is comparable to the fine services of the members of the country in war time; and - WHEREAS, the events of recent months throughout the world have been such to awaken this Nation to the necessity of pre paredness and a National Defense have never nough, Ga.. Baptist Church. had before: and Rev. Mr. Persons will preach and WHEREAS, the South Carolina Rev. Mr. Derrick will represent Department of American Legion the McCormick churches in bring- has been conspicuous in their ef- ing the farewell message to Bro. forts in volunteering their services Persons and bidding him God- to assist in our programs; speed as he goes to his new field NOW. THEREFORE. I, Bumet R of labor. Maybank. GOVERNOR OF THE The time for the union service STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA was changed to this earlier date do hereby set aside November 4 to as this was the last Sabbath Bro. n. 1940. as AMERICAN LEGION Persons would be here before going WEEK in to his new field and because of Bro. Derrick’s absence at his con ference on the 2nd Sabbath. This should be a very helpful service and everybody is invited to enjoy it with us. 8. W. Reid, ' Pastor. Mrs. Rogers And Mrs. Hitt Entertain Mrs, B. L. Rogers and Mrs. Wes- sie Hitt entertained with a de lightful party at the community house, Tuesday night. Ten tables of Bridge and Rook were in play and delicious refresh ments were served. South Carolina.” xx Card Of Thanks We wish to take this means of thanking all of our friends for the many kindnesses shown us since losing our home by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Barney R. Henderson, Mr. Frank Henderson. : X Card Of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanic» to our many friends for their kindness and thoughtfulness accorded us at the loss of our home. May we hope for you our best wishes and God’s guidance. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cothran. HULVMD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C FRIDAY and SATURDAY November 1st and 2nd, 7:00 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. GENE AUTRY_SMILEY BURNETTE m •99 “ROVIN TUMBLEWEEDS’ Also A Cartoon “Swing Social” and A Crime Doesn’t Pay Subject “Soak The Old” 4 MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY November 4th and 5th, 7:00 P. M. and 8:50 P. M. • HENRY FONDA AUDREA LEEDS JACKIE COOPER m 99 f| mr •wr' T" “RETURN OF FRANK JAMES (Better than Jesse James) Also A Cartoon “It Must Be Love” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents r Mr. J. H. McNeill Qaimed By Death Mr. James Henry McNeill, 80, well known and respected citizen of McCormick, died at his home Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock following a long period of declin ing health. Mr. McNeill was born in Abbe ville county on November 18, i860, a son of the late Thomas M. Mc Neill and Rebecca Charles McNeill, lifelong residents of that section. He and his family had been resi dents of McCormick since 1913. Mr. McNeill was a devoted mem ber of the Republican Methodist church, and actively identified with various phases of church and Sunday school work as long as his health would permit. His passage is deplored by countless friends. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Irene Woodhurst* McNeill, also a native of Abbeville, and whom he married fifty-three years ago, and five daughters, Mrs. P. S. Mason, Mrs. B. R. Henderson, Mrs. H. F. Edwards, Mrs. L. D. Bledsoe, all of McCormick, and Mrs. J. B. Baugh man. Abbeville; three sons, Fred O. McNeill, of Conway, W. R. Mc Neill of McCormick, and J. A. Mc Neill of Greensboro, N. C. Twenty- seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, also survive. Funeral services were held from the McCormick Methodist church Monday morning at 11 o’clock. The Rev. M. E. Derrick, in asso ciation with the Rev. Foster Speer, of Plum Branch, the Rev. A. Thad. Persons and Dr. S. W. Reid offi ciated. Burial was in the McCor mick City cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jim Creswell, Morton Dorn, Frank Henderson, Garland Campbell, J. B. Deason and J. B. Walker. Honorary pallbearers were C. W. Pennal, W. O. Graves, J. T. Deason, Dr. C. H. Workman, Dr. C. K. Eptlng, Mayor T. J. Sibert, J. O. Patterson, J. L. Jennings, H. C. Walker and J. C. Brown. G. P. McCain, funeral director, in charge. Volunteers Will Be Classified Same As Other Registrants Columbia, Oct. 28.—Men who volunteer for one year’s service following registration under the Selective Service system will be classified in the same manner as other registrants, it was an nounced today at State Selective Service headquarters. General Holmes B. Springs, state director, explained' that many such men had volunteered in the hope of escaoing a fancied stigma in being inducted into the service under the Selective Service pro gram. He emphasized the fact that no distinction would be made by either branch of the service be tween volunteers and those in- dim^d under the system. “There is no disgrace in being inducted into the service under the provisions of the Selective Service program,” General Springs 'aid. “It is merely a method by which this country will prepare itself for any future emergencies which might arisfe. Those who volunteer in order to escape involuntary induction under the Selective Service system must sign an appli cation for involuntary induction and fill out the regular registra tion card and questionnaire. They will be classified by the local boards and may fall into one of the deferred classifications just as the regular registrants. “The Selective Service system is intended to be democratic, just and impartial. The army is not seeking one-year enlistments at present and those who volunteer with the local boards must realize that they will receive only the same consideration shown the regular registrants. “I am not attempting to dis courage voluntary enlistments, for I realize that many patriotic South Carolinians sincerely wish to do their part in national de fense. I am merely attempting to clarify the situation as I be lieve that in numerous cases Annual Exposition In Augusta, Ga., Starts November 4 AuvustP. Ga.. Oct. 28.—Promis ing to ecliose the previous seven teen Fall Fairs in brilliance and magnitude, the Augusta Exchange Club’s annual exposition will open on November 4th for a full week’s showing here. Hundreds of dollars in cash prizes, in addition to yards of red, blue and white ribbons, scholar ships and trophies will be dis tributed among livestock, poultry and hog producers and 4-H club and farm groups rewarding them for their efforts to improve and diversify the rural industries. Several score such exhibits have been entered in the competition. Bright McConnell, Richmond agent, said he expected a banner exposition for the agricultural leaders in the twin states area. Featuring the midway this fall will be the nationally known, and advertised. World of Mirth Shows, a huge, three-train extravaganza of rides, sideshows, freaks and a- musements. This is the second year that the shows have filled the fair midway. Free aerial acts by the daring Grotefents and beautiful fireworks displays will be staged nightly in the midway for the benefit of thousands of fair-goers and fun- seekers expected to throng the fair grounds. “ChUdren’s Day” will be ob served as usual on Friday, Nov. 8 TXT Mc Cormick Panthers Defeat Langley-Bath defeated Langley- October 25, with McCormick Bath, Friday, score of 6-0. McCormick’s touchdown was made with a pass to Jamie Sanders by Captain Charles Owings. Wil Joe Gable, halfback, ran 80 or 85 yards for a touchdown, but the referee called it back because Mc Cormick was offsides The game started with McCor mick kicking-off to Langley-Bath No first downs were made this quarter. In the second Quarter Langley- Bath started off with a first down Langley-Bath fumbled the bal but recovered. Langley-Bath had to punt. McCotTnick’s ball. WIT Joe Gable runs for a first down. McCormick tried a pass but it was incomplete. The next pass was the touchdown pass. It was completed by Jamie Sanders. In the second half Langley-Bath kicks off. McCormick takes the ball where it goes out of bounds. On one play Alex Hanvey inter cepts the ball from Langley-Bath. Will Joe Gable takes the ball on the next play for a first-down.' When the fourth quarter starts it is Langley-Bath’s ball. Charles Owings intercepts a pass. Later on in the game Will Joe Gable runs for another first down. The game ended with the ball In McCormick’s hands. McCormick will play Lincolnton at McCormick, Friday. The line-up was: Langley-Bath ^ - L. E.—S. Reams, 'T—Whithead, L. G.—C. Reams, C.—Glover, R. G.—Silas, R. T.—Toole, R. E.—Gunter, Q. B.—Wooley, L. H.—Matheny, R. H.—Johnson, F. B.—Beard. McCormick L. E.—P. Gable. L. T.—Campbell, L. G.—Willis, C.—Hanvev, R. G.—Dukes, R. T.—Clarence Owings, R. E.—Sanders, Q. B.—Charles Owings, L. H.—W. Gable, R. H.—Buzhardt, F. B.—Mattison. 4,252 Bales Cotton Ginned In McCormick County To October 18 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS. WASHINGTON. COTTON GINNING REPORT. Census report shows that 4,252 bales of cotton were ginned in McCormick County, South Caro lina. from the crop of 1946 prior to Oct. 18, 1940. as compared with 5,326 bales for the crop of 1939. Very respectfully, J. E. BELL, Special Agent. Date. Oct. 26. 1940. -- ■ — voluntary induction works a hard ship on both the volunteer and his dependents and creates situa tions" not intended under the functioning of the Selective Ser vice system.” Number 22 Serial Numbers Given By Selective Service Board The Messenger is publishing serial numbers of registrants for military training in McCormick County as given by the local board of Selective Service. The complete list was posted at headquarters here Saturday. Part of the list is carried in this issue and the others will appear next week. The numbers, names and ad dresses are as follows: 1— George Neal Dorn, Box 115, McCormick, S. C. 2— Henry Gary Yeldell, Rt. 1, Box 51, Callison, S. C. 3— Lian Martin, R. F. D., Abbe ville, S. C. 4— Robert Clark McKinney, R. F. D. 2, Troy, S. C. 5— Henry Sibert, R. F. D. 1, Troy, S. C. 6— Ernest Harris, R. F. D. 1, Plum Branch, S. C. 7— Ralph Marion Wideman, Box 35, McCormick, S. C. 8— Richard (None) Middleton, Gen. Del., Meriwether, S. 6. 9— Booker T. White, R. F. D. 2, McCormick, S. C. 10— James Garland Campbell, R. F. D. 1, McCormick, S. C. 11— Samuel Osmund Buchanan, Clarks Hill, S. C. 12— Sylvester Walton, Meriwether, S. C. 13— George Manly Faulkner, Mc Cormick, S. C. 14— Willie Bell Cade, Willington, S. C. 15— Will Monck Louchey, R. F. D. 3, McCormick, S. C. 16— Benn Walton, Meriwether, S. C. 17— Ben Wideman, R. F. D. 1, Box 36, Troy, S. C. 18— O. C. Talbert, McCormick, S. C. 19— Sam Thomas, R. F. D. 1, Meriwether, S. C. 20— Milton Butler Strom, Box 14, McCormick, S. C. 21— Tomie Scott, Meriwether, S. C. 22— Robert Lee Robinson, McCor mick, S. C. 23— Eugene Lomax, Mt. Carmel, S. C. 24— Earnest Lee Scott, Clarks Hill, S. C. 25— Fred Garret, McCormick, S. C. 26— Willie Polly, R. F. D, 1, Box 83, McCormick, S. C. 27— Micheal McGrath, Box 264, McCormick, S. C. , ’ 28— William Thurmond, Clarks Hill, S. C. 29— Maurice (Huet) Adams, R. F. D. 3, McCormick, S. C. 30— John Ralls, Meriwether, S. C. 31— Samuel Lee, Willington, S. C. 32— James Albert Harmon, Clarks Hill, S. C. 33— John Whit Callaham, Box 103, McCormick, S. C. 34— James Thompkins, Clarks Hill, S. C. 35— Willie Elmer Sibert, McCor mick, S. C. 36— Arthur Lee Grafton, Meri wether, S. C. 37— George Perrin, R. F. D. 1, Mc Cormick, S. C. 38— Omie (Homie) Hughey, Mc Cormick, S. C. 39— George Griffin, Clarks Hill S. C. 40— Gentle Harrison Arnette, R. F. D. 1, Box 28A, Troy, S. C. | 41— Thomas Russell McAbee. Sr., Box 145, McCormick, S. C. 42— Harvest Jasper, Meriwether, S. C. 43— Johnnie Waller, R. F. D. 1, Box 48^ Troy, S. C. 44— Wiley Dye, Jr., McCormick, S. C. 45— Clyde (Gable) Milton, R. F. D. 1, Box 13, Troy, S. C. 46— joe (Boot) Gilchrist, R. F. D. 2, McCormick, S. C. 47— Henry Floyd Shaw, R. F. D. 2, McCormick, S. C. 48— Rubin Starks, Meriwether, S. C. 49— Johnnie (Buddy) Wright, R. F. D. 1, Box 48, Troy, S. C. 50— Robert Philpot, Meriwether, S. C. 51— Miller Cade, Willington, S. C. j 52— ac-n Roy Broadwater, Meri- S. C. { 55— Sam (Floot) Yarborough. McCormick, S. C. 56— Grover Thurmond, Jr., Clarks Hill, S. C. 57— Freddie Bowie, R. F. D. 3, Ab beville, S. C. 58— Ronnie Hogon, R. F. D. 1. Meriwether, S. C. 59— Solomon Gowdy, R^ F. D. 1, Meriwether, S. C. 60— John Willis Jasper, R. F. D. 2, Meriwether, s. C. 61— Smith Perry, R. F. D. 1, Box 21, McCormick, S. C. 62— Doc Harper, Jr., Bordeaux, S. C. 63— James Adams Dupre Bouk- night, R. F. D. 1, McCormick, S. C. 64— Thomas McKie Mason, R. F. D. 1, Meriwether, S. C. 65— Watson (Jack) Chamberlm, R. F. D. 1, Parksvilie, S. C. 66— Curtis Manly Bullock, Mc Cormick, S. C. 67— Amos Brooks, Clarks win, S. C. 68— A1 Martin, Bordeaux, S. C. 69— Dewey George Willis, c|o. Mis. M. L. Gibert, McCormick, S. CL , 70—Charles Wesley Wideman, McCormick, S. C. 71— James Philpot, R. F. D. 1. Meriwether, S- C. 72— Richard Tommy Quarles, K. F. D. 2, Box 36, McCormick, S. C. 7$—Elisha Talbert, Box, 107, Mc Cormick, S. C. 74— John Thomas Elams, R. F. B. 1, Meriwether, S. C. 75— Rufus Mason Blocker, R. F. Dl 2, McCormick, S. C. 76— Henry Gardenhire, R. F. B. 1, Clarks Hill, S. C. 77— Walker Middleton, Mol-, wether, S. C. 78— Tom (Buddy) Boyd, Jr., Meri wether, S. C. 79— John Gaskin, R. F. D. 2, Mc Cormick, S. C. 80— Herbert (Whist) Harrison, R. F. D. 2, McCormick, 8: C. 81— Robert Freeman, R. F. D. I, Box 12, Plum Branch, S. C- 82— Guinze Lee Gardenhire, Mo doc, S. C.’ 83— Patrick Henry Bussey, R. F. D. 2, McCormick, S. C. 84— Floyd Gaskin, R. F. D. 1, Plum Branch, S. C. 85— Bose Gowdy, Jr., R. F. D. 1. Meriwether, S. C. 86— Elmer Cowan McKinney, R. F. D* 1, Callison, S. C. 87— Jessie Hardy, R. F. D. 1, Plum Branch, 8. C. •88—Alex Charlie Kenner, R. F. Dt 1, Meriwether, S. C. 89— Betties Brooks, (Jake), R. F. D. 1, Meriwether. S. C. 90— Charles Edward Harrison, R F. D. 3, McCormick, S. C. 91— Willie Gilyard, R. F. D. 1. Clarks Hill, S. C. 92— Charlie (Babe) Harrison, R^ F. p. 1, Plum Branch, S. CL 93— Earl Harrison, R. F. D. 3, Mc Cormick, S. C. 94— John Henry Scott, R. F. D. 1, Clarks Hill, S. C. 95— Robert Lee (Bud) Harrison, Plum Branch,. S. C. 96— Elbert Prescott, R. F. D. 1, Clarks Hill, S. C. 97— George Bell Cartledge, Parks vilie, S. C. . 98— Raymond (Toad) Blair, Parks vilie, S. C. 99— Willie Harrison, Plum Branch, S. C. 100— William Walton, R. F. D. 1, Meriwether, S. C. 101— Willie Lee Harrison, R. F. Dl 1, Plum Branch, S. C. 102— John Henry Henderson, Plum Branch, S. C. 103— Thomas Talbert, R. F. D. I, Parksvilie, S. C. 104— Johnie Walker McCain, R. F_ D. 1, Box 13, Meriwether, S. CL 105— Earnest Thurmond, Clarks Hill, S. C. 106— Clarence Kelly Hill, R. F. B. 1, Plum Branch, S. C. 107— Edgar Lee Hill, R. F. D. I, Plum Branch, S. C. 108— William Ellery Sheppard, Ji-, R. F. D. 2, McCormick, S. C. 109— Willie Belcher, McCormick, S. C. HO—Grady Palmore, R. F. D. I, Callison, S. C. 111— Clarence Eugene Kelly, R. F. D. 2, Box 33, McCormick, S. Cl 112— Garnell I.. Marshall. Box, 102, McCormick, S. C. wether, S. C. 53— Paul Lee Dillashaw, R. F. D. 113—Hukie Jennings, R. F. D. 3, Box 159, McCormick, S. C. McCormick, S. C. 54— Howard Sibert, McCormick, (Continued on last page.)