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McCOKMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA ThursAiy, February 20, 1941 VeGORMICK MESSENGER d Every Thursday ted June 8, 18W EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Istored mt the Post Office at Mc- ^ r On as uall matter of the second class. EOBSCKIPTION KATES S One Year $1.00 Biz Months .75 Three Months AO Earn Double Benefits By Cotton Stamp Plan Farmers of McCormick county can earn double benefits under the recently announced supple mentary cotton program. They can earn an additional $3 pay ment for increasing food produc tion and preservation at the same time they are earning $25 in cot ton Stamps for voluntarily reduc ing cotton acreage, according to • County Agent M. A. Bouknight. “Farmers will share in the $3,- 000,000 being made available in tthe South for growing and storing more food this year”, Mr. Bouk night said. “This will be In ad dition to the cotton stamps which each cotton farmer can earn by reducing his cotton acreage below his 1941 allotment or his 1940 measured acreage, whichever is smaller. These cotton stamps can be used to purchase cotton goods, while the added food will mean much toward reducing food bills this year. , “The supplementary program is being undertaken primarily be-; cause many export markets for cotton Jtave been shut off by the war and because of the need for increased food production in the JSouth. It will be administered by the AAA. The Surplus Marketing Administration will furnish and redeem the stamps.” Each farm operator, sharecrop per, or tenant can earn up to $25 on a farm for reducing his cotton acreage, while farm operators with two or more tenants can earn up to $50 in cotton stamps. The stamp payments will be divided in the same way that the Agricul tural conservation payment on cotton is divided. Mr. Bouknight emphasized that the new voluntary program in no way changes the basic conserva tion and parity provisions of the present AAA program. Farmers can earn all other payments for soil-building practices and for participating in the acreage ad justment provisions of the pro gram. The new program is a sup plement to the existing program. X Supplementary Cotton Program Is Outlined GET IN.. STRETCH OUT NEW COMFORT was the keynote as we made plans for this year’s Ford. Get in, through the new wide doors t Stretch out, in room to spare! Seating width has been increased as much as 7 inches. Knee-room and inside length are greatest in the low-price field. Then take the road and try its ride! A soft, steady, gliding new Ford ride that takes good road or bad in a sat isfying new kind of stride. And notice the quietness of this big Ford! There’s news at your Ford Dealer’s that’s too good to miss! News in com fort. News in value. And news in a “deal” that you’ll find easy to take! and enjoy a great new ridel fr Severe reductions in cotton ex ports because of the war and the necessity of preventing further accumulations of cotton are fac tors which led to adoption of the new supplementary cotton pro gram, according to H. M. Free land, county AAA Chairman. Pointing out that the 1940 crop will add about 2 1-2 million bales to the 10 1-2 million bales carried over into the current season, he urges McCormick county farmers to support the measures contain ed in the supplementary program for improving the cotton situation. With a 1941 national cotton acre age allotment about equal to that for 1940, this year’s crop might have been about as large as last year’s crop, without the new sup plementary program. The supplementary program en courages voluntary reduction of cotton in 1941, plus increased con sumption of cotton goods, by com pensating cotton farmers for their additional acreage reduction with cotton stamps which can be used to purchase cotton goods. Coop erating farm families also may earn cash payments and enjoy better living by using the diverted acreage for gardens or the pro duction of feed for home use. This voluntary program in no way changes the operation of the 1941 AAA conservation and parity programs, and underplanting of acreage allotments in 1941 will not afie ;t allotments in 1942 or sub- ' sequent years, except on farms where no cotton was planted in 1939 or 1940, Mr. Freeland said. Farmers will receive stamps for planting less than their 1941 al lotments or their 1940 planted acreage, whichever is smaller, at the rate of 10 cents for each pound of the normal yield on the under- planted acreage. Sharecroppers, McCormick Service Station J. L. CAUDLE, Prop. FORD DEALER PHONE 64 MAIN STREET ... McCORMICK, S. C. tenants, and owner-operators may earn as much as $25 worth of the stamps per family. Operators of more than one farm or of a fanA with two or more tenants are limited to C50 worth of the stamps. xx A. C. P. Payments Now Being Made 1940 A. C. P. Payments are now being received in the County Of fice and delivered to McCormick County farmers. To date, 535 ap plications, 698 checks representing $25,093.32 have arrived. This a- mount represents approximately one-third of the total 1940 A. C. P. Payments, i Producers expecting checks are requested not to call at the office until they have received a notice by card. M. A. Bouknight, Secretary, McCormick County A. C. A. txi Cost And Efficiency Of Poultry Ration Is Big Factor In Profit Clemson, Feb. 15.—Most impor tant in economical poultry pro duction in the South is improve ment in the efficiency and reduc tion in the cost of poultry rations, said Prof. C. L. Morgan, head of the poultry department of the School of Agriculture and the South Carolina Experiment Sta tion, as leader of the symposium on poultry feeding at the recent meeting of Southern Agricultural Workers in Atlanta, Georgia. Reminding that feed cost is more than 50 per cent of the total cost of poultry production. Prof. Morgan pointed out that most of the basic feeds for poultry, such as corn and oats, are being grown at present and can be produced in greater quantity in the South ern states. Supplementary feeds, as fish meal and other fishery by-products and soybean, peanut, cottonseed, and lespedeza meals, are available in most sections. “For economical poultry pro duction”, Prof. Morgan empha sized, “these feed stuffs must be utilized to the fullest extent pos sible in making up rations which contain the proper amounts of high quality protein, the optimum amounts of the various vitamins, and the necessary minerals for both growing chicks and laying hens. “Methods of feeding are also im portant in the efficiency and economy of poultry production”, ha concluded. NOTICE Master S. L. Britt requests all members of the Mt. Carmel Grange, No. 625, to be present at the Mt. Carmel community house Monday night, Feb. 24th, at 7:30 o’clock for a regular meeting. Secretary. irciiunciil ANNOmCEMENfr PLUM BRANCH GROUP OF BAPTIST CHURCHES. Limestone Increases Yields Of Cotton Geo. P. Lanier, Pastor. Clemson, Feb. 15.—Limestone in the proper amounts may greatly improve the yields of cotton on a great many of South Carolina soils by correcting soil acidity, ac cording to W. R. Paden, agrono mist of the South Carolina Ex periment Station, discussing “Re sponse of Cotton Grown at Dif ferent pH Levels” before the re cent Southern Agricultural Work ers meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. “Extreme soil acidity investiga tions conducted in South Caro lina”, Dr. Paden stated, “have shown that 23.5 per cent of the soils of the state have pH values as low as 5.0 or lower, which may be classified as very strongly acid. “Various experiments have been designed to test the response of certain crops at varying pH levels”. Dr. Paden continued. “Cecil sandy loam soil in concrete- waUed plots was Adjusted by special treatments to have pH values of approximately 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 for each of four series. These values may be interpreted as being very strongly acid, strongly acid, moderately acid, and slightly acid, respectively. “Observations with cotton as the test crop show that cotton makes a very slow growth during the seedling stage on the plots having the lower or more acid pH values and is more susceptible to insect and cold injury than the more vigorous growth of cotton on the less acid plots. A differ ence in growth may be observed throughout the entire growing season as evidenced by the dif ference in spread and height of plants. “Yields of seed cotton show an increase over the yield obtained at pH 5.0 equivalent to 12, 18, and 22 per cent for pH values of 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5, respectively. In addition to the successively higher yields”, Dr. Paden concludes, “it is noted that the cotton matures earlier on the less acid plots as evidenced by the fact that 62.1, 72.8, 76.8, and 78.2 per cent of the crop was picked at the first picking for the respective pH levels.” Plum Branch—Preaching, 11:30 a. m., 1st and 3rd Sundays. Sunday School, 10:30 a. m., each Sunday. Training Union, 6:30 p. m., each Sunday. W. M. S., 3 p. m., Wed nesday after 2nd Sunday. Dea cons’ meeting, 7:30 p. m„ Friday before 1st Sunday. Quarterly Conference, written reports from all departments, 1st Sunday in Jan., April, July and October. Observance Lord’s Supper—Each 3rd Sunday, following quarterly conference. Parksville—Preaching, 7:00 p. m. 2nd Sunday and 11:30 a. m., 4th Sunday. Sunday School, 10:30 a. m. each Sunday. W. M. S., 3 p. m. Wednesday after 2nd Sun day. Quarterly Conference, 4th Sunday in Jan., April, July and October. Modoc—Preaching, 3 p. m., 1st Sunday. Quarterly Conference, same Sunday in Jan., April, July and October. W. M. S., each month. Lord’s Supper, each quar ter. Bethlehem—Preaching, 3 p. m., 2nd Sunday. Sunday School, 2 p. m., each Sunday. W. M. S., 3 p. m. Saturday before 3rd Sunday. Quarterly Conference, 2nd Sunday in Jan.. April, July and October. Lord’s Supper, each quarter. METHODIST CHURCH SCHEDULE McCormick Methodist Church— Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Preaching at 11:00 a. m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays, and at 7:30 o’clock every Sunday evening, except 3rd Sunday even ing. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ing at 7:30 o’clock. Young Peoples Division every Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock, except 3rd Sunday night when they have charge of regular preaching service at 7:30. Troy Methodist Church.—Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays: 2nd Sundays at 2:30 p. m.; preaching 2nd Sunday 3:30 p. m.; 4th Sunday 11 a. m. The Epworth League meets 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7 o’clock. Rev. W. M, Owings, Pastor. The Rev. R. E. Craig makes the following announcements concern ing the services at the churches in his charge: TROY A. R. P. CHURCH Morning service on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 11 o’clock. Afternoon service on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 3:30 o’clock. Sabbath School on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 10 o’clock and on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 2:30 o’clock. Y. P. C. U. on first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 7 o’clock. CEDAR SPRINGS A. R. P. CHURCH Morning service on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 11:15 o’clock. Sabbath School on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 10:30 o’clock. BRADLEY A. R. P. CHURCH Afternoon service on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at ^.45 p. m. Sabbath School on first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 3:00 o’clock. You are invited to worship with us. Rev. R. E. Craig, Pastor. LONG CANE A. R. P. CHURCH Services on the first and third Sabbaths of each month. Sabbath School at 2:30 p. m., Mr. Horace D. Brown, Superin tendent. Sermon by the pastor at 3:30 p. m. This church extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend these services. W. C. Kerr, Pastor. McCORMICK PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Preaching on 2nd and 4th Sun day mornings at 11 o’clock. A cordial welcome to all. Rev. J. W. Williams, Pastor. MT. CARMEL A. R. P. CHURCH Preaching, the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbaths at 11 a. m. Sabbath School every Sabbath at 10:15 a. m., Miss Lennie Covin superintendent. Rev. S. W. Reid, Pastor. PRESSLY MEMORIAL A. R. P. CHURCH, McCORMICK. Preaching, the 2nd and 4th Sab baths at 11 a. m. Sabbath School every Sabbath at 10:15 a. m., Marshall Creswell, Supt. Rev. S. W. Reid, Pastor. McCORMICK CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Preaching service at 11 o’clock every Sunday morning and preaching every Sunday night at 7 o’clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 o’clock. Young People’s Service every Saturday night at 7 o’clock. A cordial welcome to all. Rev. W. L. Davis, Pastor. FOR COAL Anyone needing coal, please call G. J. Sanders, Sr., or G. L. Sharp- ton at phone No. 40R. G. J. SANDERS, SR. McCormick, S. C. Auditor’s Notice FOR YEAR 1S41. I will be at the different places on dates given below for the pur pose of taking tax returns on all personal property, except the kind that is returned to the tax commission. All owners, agents, guardians, administrators, attor neys, etc., please take notice and make returns: Office, all of January and through February 11th. J. C. Talbert’s Store, Feb. 12th, 10 a. m. to 12 noon. Bordeaux, A. S. Cade’s Store, Feb. 12th, 3 to 5 p. m. Mt. Carmel, Feb. 13th, W. H. Horton’s Store, 9 to 10; W. A. Scott’s Store, 10 to 11; Mrs. N. S. Scott’s Store, 11 to 12 noon. Willington, Feb. 13th, Wright Andrews’ Store, 3 to 4 p. m.; Mrs. L. F. McNair’s Store, 4 to 5 p. m. Mrs. Joe J. Link’s Store, Feb. 14th, 10 to 12 noon. Young’s School House, Feb. 14th, 3 to 5 p. m. Mrs. Mattie Hollingsworth’s Store, Feb. 18th, 10 to 12 noon. Vernon Church, Feb. 18th, 3 to 5 p. m. E. M. Morgan’s Store, Feb. 19th, 3 to 5 p. m. Plum Branch, Feb. 20th, G. A. Talbert’s Store, 1 to 2 p. m.; T. W. Lanham’s Store, 2 to 3 p. m.; J. J. Collier’s Store, 3 to 4 p. m.; J. L. Bracknell’s Store, 4 to 5 p. m. Modoc, Feb. 21st, C. T. Bussey’s Store, 3 to 5 p. m. Parksville, Feb 25th, 1 to 5 p. m., time divided between Percival, Blackwell, Self, and Brunson’s Stores. Clarks Hill, Feb. 26th, Jeff Sharpton’s Store, 3 to 5 p. m. Meriwether, Feb. 27th, J. M. Rich’s Store, 2 to 3:30 p. m.; J. O. Marshall’s Store, 3:30 to 5 p. m. After February 28th 10 per cent penalty on all who failed or re fused to make returns. All male persons between 21 and 60 years are liable for poll tax. 21 to 50 years are liable for road tax or street tax. C. W. PENNAL, Auditor. NOTICE OF DISCHARGE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that M. G. Dorn, Guardian of the person and estate of Jennings Gary Dorn, minor, has this day made appli cation unto me for a final ac counting and discharge as such Guardian, and the 17th day of March. 1941, at 10 o’clock has been fixed for the hearing of said peti tion. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby noti fied to present same on or by a- bove date. J. FRANK MATTTSON, Judge of Probate, McCormick Co., S. C. February 14. 1941.—4t. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that J. C. Young and C. J. Young. Adminis trators of the estate of Mrs. Sallie Young, deceased, have this day made application unto me for a final accounting and discharge as such Administrators, and the 6th day of March. 1941. at 10 o’clock has been fixed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby noti fied to present same on or by above date. J. FRANK MATTISON, Judge of Probate, McCormick, Co., S. C. February 3rd, 1941.—4t. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that Hallie Robinson and Wade Palmer, Administratrix and Administrator of the estate of George Gary Pal mer, deceased, have this day made application unto me for a final ac counting and discharge as such Administrators, and the 21st day of February, 1941, at 10 o’clock has been fixed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby noti fied to present same on or by above date. J. FRANK MATTISON, Judge of Probate, McCormick Co., S. C. January 22. 1941.—4t. WANT ADV. LOST—One ten-dollar bill some where in town of McCormick on Monday afternoon. Reward is of fered for recovery. Finder is asked to call at Messenger office for name of party who lost it. AVAILABLE NOW. Fine Raw- leigh Route in McCormick County. Products needed in every home. 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