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% l TBUB TO OUBSKLVttS. OUB NKIGHB OBS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUB GOD, Thirty-Ninth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C.* THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1941 Number 49 WASH! CONVOYS Washington, May 5.—(NWNS)— To convoy or not to convoy? That is the question of para mount concern here following statements on the subject by President Roosevelt, Secretary of Navy Knox and Secretary of State Hull. All of their statements em phasised these points: We are pledged to give all-out aid to ®ig- land. The people favor our stand as the ‘‘arsenal of Democracy.” We cannot let the billions of de fense materials we are producing be sent to the bottom of the ocean on their way to Britain. We must take any steps necessary to make certain that the lifelines to Britain are kept open. None of them specifically rec ommended convoys, but all hinted that convoys might be necessary. The attitude of the President is to try to find some means short- of-convoys for getting supplies a- cross the Atlantic. The general opinion is that short-of -convoys is almost synonymous with short- of-war. . The congressional anti-convoy group, which is the anti-war group headed by Sen. Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, has repeatedly told the American people that convoys mean war. Letters to congress- Labor problems, which seemed open. Although the ships carry ing war cargoes would be the beneficiaries of such a patrol, we would technically be protecting the sea lanes as a defense measure and would be operating within the bounds of international law. f Will Avoid Vote. A recent poll of congressmen showed a slight majority are now personally in favor of convoys, but it is expected that any vote on the subject will be avoided. An anti-convoy resolution, which would tie the hands of the govern ment so far as convoys are con cerned, has been side-tracked. Even those who favor it felt that its passage would be too much encouragement to the Axis powers —that it is better to keep the threat ot convoys even if we can avoid using them. A statement made by John D. Rockefeller Jr., in which he asked the President to supply convoys has caused considerable stir here. Mr. Rockefeller said that he hated war, but “for myself I would rather die fighting the brutal, barbarous inhuman force repre sented by Hitlerism than live in a world that is dominated by that force.” He said that our produc tion of supplies is “valueless un less laid down at Britain’s door” and urged “prompt and effective action” at any cost. Mr. Rocke feller, who has in the past been bitterly opposed to the New Deal administration, also urged “a united public opinion solidly be hind the President.” N. Crate Brown Dies Saturday men as well' as public opinion polls show that the majority of people will expect war if our navy .is used for convoying supply ships. Aware of this feeling, the Presi dent is attempting to find a sub stitute for convoys which WdtM still be considered technically as short-of-war. His present plan is what he calls a “neutrality patrol” by which our navy would not es cort ships but would patrol the sea lanes to aid in keeping them for a time to be lessening, have caused another flurry of demand for laws to curb strikes—particu larly as a result of the difficulties that had been encountered in the coal industry. Despite delays, production is going ahead at an increasingly rapid pace. It is estimated that deliveries have already been made on about $3,000,000,000 worth of BOLLYIOOD THEAM McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY May 9th and 10th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JANE WITHERS—BUDDY ROGERS in >99 “GOLDEN HOOFS’ Also A Walt Disney Cartoon “Bone Trouble’ and “Miracle Hydro’ MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents N. Crate Brown, 55 years of age, well-known McCormick citizen, died at the Greenwood Hospital Saturday morning at 6:00 o’clock, following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at the graveside in McCormifck City Cemetery Sunday afternoon at three o’clock with his pastor, the Rev. Foster Speer, assisted by Rev. W. M. Owings of McCormick Methodist Church, officiating. Active pallbearers were J. W. Corley, J. R. Corley, J. M. Brown, Jamie L. Smith, Manning Brown and W. T. Brown. Honorary: Dr. C. H. Workman, Dr. C. K. Epting, J. C. Brown, W. N. Smith, Gary Campbell, Garland Campbell and J. Frank Mattison. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Polly Singleton Brown; four daughters and eight sons, Mrs. Pierce Brown, Greenwood; Mrs. Ed Dillashaw, Mrs. Paul Dillashaw, Miss Frances, J. Yarborough, Cole L., W. T., Otis, Jacob, Talmadge, Frank and Claude Brown, all of McCormick; four sisters and two brothers survive. They are: Mrs. J. W. Faulkner, McCormick; Mrs. Tom Willis, Modoc; Mrs. Fleming Cozy, Greenwood and Mrs. P. J. Cozy, Plum Branch; Homer B. Brown, Plum Branch and Dozier Brown, McCormipk. He was a member of the Repub lican Methodist Church. G. P. McCain, funeral director, in charge. X USC Will Graduate Largest Class Yet Columbia, May 5.—The largest graduating class in the 136 years of the University erf, .South Caro- lihft*B June 2. John A. Chase, Jr., dean of ad ministration, said that 322 stu dents, including fdO men and 132 women, have filed applications for degrees to be awarded at com- inencement exercises. Last year degrees were given to 192 men and 95 women, a total of 287. Twenty-nine students have filed applications for two-year certifi cates in secreterial science, as compared with 11 last year, Dean Chase said. Mrs. P. B. Hamilton Claimed By Death Mrs. Parmelia Bush Hamilton, 96, one of the oldest residents of this county, died here Sunday afternoon at the residence of her son, Joseph A. Hamilton, after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church, of which she was the oldest mem ber, Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. W. S. Cromer, of Ninety Six, assisted by Rev. L. K. Simpson, and Dr. S. W. Reid, of McCormick, officiated. Interment followed in the churchyard cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons: Joseph A. Hamilton, Frank B. Mc Kinney, Hartwell Hamilton, Amos Bussey, Jamie Hamilton and Arley Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of one of the county’s pioneer fami lies and had been a resident of McCormick for several years. She is survived by four sons: Joseph A. Hamilton, McCormick; James E. Hamilton, and George C. Hamilton, of Modoc; and Pat H. Hamilton, of Nichols; two daugh ters: Mrs. Sallie Bussey, of Au gusta; and Mrs. F. B. McKinney, of Modoc; 23 grandchildren ar\d 25 great-grandchildren. G. P. McCain, funeral director, in charge. xx Baptists Seeking 115,000 Hospital Gifts On Sunday Modoc News Columbia, May 5.—The average cost per patient per day at the Baptist Hospital during the past •jMM«avas 77 cents below the aver- 441 m MONDAY and TUESDAY May 12th and 13th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. J. CARROL NAISH EARL CARROLL GIRLS in ‘NIGHT AT EARL CARROLLS” Also A Sportlight r 1 ‘Fishing Fever” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS r, < til 1 'V (' V! ■“ ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents defense orders. * * * TAX PLAN A tax plan for paying for our $19,000,000,000 of defense orders is now being worked out and prac tically everything we buy or earn has been suggested as a possible source of revenue. No one knows yet what the final tax law will be but it is definite that an effort will be made to raise $3,500,000,- 000 in addition to the approxi mately $9,000,000,000 which would result from present taxes. In the last war we raised two-thirds of our needs by borrowing and one- third by taxes, but this time it is going to be reversed. Tax ramors have caused flurries of consumer buying in many dif ferent feilds, as people hoped to stock up on luxuries before taxes are applied to them. Although this practice hasn’t yet become widespread, it is pointed out here that such a practice is apt to send prices up artificially on products which, in the end, may not be tax ed at all. Income tax increases and sales taxes on specific products are ex pected to account for the major part of the new taxes. It looks now as though those with incomes ranging from $2,000 to *$5,000 will be subject to the greatest Increases and may have to pay from three to four times what they paid this year. > In addition to taxes, the rest of the $19,000,000,000 which must be raised will be raised by borrowing and an increasingly great effort will be made to persuade as many Americans as possible to buy de fense bonds and stamps. The sale of the defense bonds began May 1. They can now be pur chased at banks and post offices throughout the United States. age for the class of hospitals with whiqh the Baptist is grouped by the Duke Endowment report, fig ures released by the hospital in connection with its annual Moth ers’ Day appeal revealed today. TTiis low cost of operating meant a saving to the institution of $21,- 584.64 during the year, as com pared with other hospitals of ite class. Dr. W. M. Whiteside, hospi tal superintendent, pointed out An increase in the patient cost during the year was noted, how ever, he added, due to the rising prices. This amounted to approx imately two cents per patient per day as compared with the preced ing year. Continuing the comparison, Dr. Whiteside explained that the number of employees at the Bap tist institution per patient exceed ed the average as cited in the Duke Report, assuring the hospi tal patients of adequate attention All Baptists of the State have been asked to make contributions: to the hospital on Mother’s Da'' Sunday, May 11, the proceeds going toward paying off the hos pital’s bonded debt of approxi mately $134,000. This debt, which in 1926 a- mounted to $226,000 has been re duced nearly $100,000 during the past 15 years, and according to a five-year plan, adopted by the Baptists of the State, will be com pletely paid up by 1945. The goal for the Mothers’ Day appeal this year has been set at $15,000 and all Baptist congrega tions in the State have been asked to make special contributions to the fund Mothers’ Day Sunday. The State Baptist Association plans annual appeals for $15,000 each Mothers’ Day for the next five years. This, with the hospi tal’s pro-rata share of the General Baptist fund, will pay off its bonded debt entirely, giving the Denomination a completely debt- free institution for the first time. Well, it’s getting awfully dry. Many farmers have about caught up. They are getting uneasy about their cotton not coming up. Well, we can’t expect any better, as it has been too cold and dry for cotton. Mr. W. S. Clem spent the past week among relatives at Clinton and Greenwood. Mr. Chas. Stone was a week end visitor to relatives in Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bussey were dinner guests Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. White. Mrs. Lizzie Sharpton and Mrs. Annie Sanders from Clarks Hill made a short visit here Monday evening to see Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Edmunds from Augusta were week end visi tors to relatives here and at Parks- ville. Mrs. Talmage Clem is spending the week here in the home of Mr and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Reese of Barnwell spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bussey. Mr. T. J. Stone from Blackshear, Ga., made a short visit here Sun day *to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Stone. Mr. J. A. Hornsby from Laurens made a short visit here Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Mr. N. W. McDaniel from Clin- fon spent the past week here a- mong relatives. Mrs. Donald Hancock from Jef ferson, Ga., is spending the week here with her mother, Mrs. G. E. Dukes. Mr. and Mrs. Otis McDaniel, Mrs. Fred Olphant and daughter, Shirley Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. McDaniel were spend the day guests last Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. W. McDaniel. Preaching services were conduc ted at Modoc Baptist Church Sun day •afternoon. Rev. G. P. Lanier brought an inspiring message that was enjoyed by all present. Miss Hazel Dukes from The Roper Hospital at Charleston came home Monday night to spend a two weeks’ vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dukes. -xx- Mt. Carmel News Notice I wish to say that it will not be convenient for me to close :ny place of business every Wednesda afternoon on account of my under taking and ambulance service. J. S. Strom. Mrs. Tom Lindley and children spent Sunday and Sunday night with relatives at Bordeaux and McCormick. Quite a number of mattresses have been made in the mattress center here. Mrs. Herschel Fife spent the week end at Ware Shoals with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fife. Miss Susie Patterson is spend ing some time with Mrs. W. S. ?atterson in Lancaster. Mr. Neil Merritt of Washington, 3a., was a business visitor here Tuesday. Miss Matilda Bell, Co. H. D. Ygent, was a visitor here Monday. Mr. Bradley Morrah of Green ville was a business visitor here Monday. Mrs. W. B. Sharp spent the week with Lieut.-Colonel W. B. Sharp. Mrs. D. J. McAllister and Mrs. W. H. Horton attended the meet ing of the McCormick County ouncil of Farm Women which met at Long Cane Church with the Young’s and Wideman’s Clubs as hostesses. Mrs. Dora Dee Wal ker or Mother Walker, as she is affectionately called, was the guest speaker of the day, and her talk was a real inspiration for the women’s part in defense and pre paredness. Cadet Sergeant Drennan Brown of Clemson College spent the week end with Mrs. Mabel Brown and Mrs. Rebecca Boyd. Mrs. A. L. Humphries of Camden was a guest of her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Boyd, and sister, Mrs. Mabel Brown, for two weeks. Dr. Humphries came up Saturday and both returned home Sunday. Sen. and Mrs. L. L. Hester, Misses Beffie and Carolyn Hester and Miss Ruth Corley of McCor mick were visitors in Charleston last Friday. Mrs. D. L. Bryson, Mrs. Oscar Lanier and Mrs. Alice Frazier of . Calhoun Falls were guests of Mrs. • Ida Black Sunday. Sullivan News Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Brunson and Miss Lucille Green of Cleora caHeJ in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. 7SL Gilchrist Sunday afternoon, alv» Mr. j. d. Kemp and little nephew, Jimmie Ouzts. The Rehoboth G. A.’s and Sun beams enjoyed a picnic on Turfcnr creek Friday afternoon. The CL A.’s elected new officers: Twfiss Sarah K. Winn, President, Mbt Janie Reames, Vice-Pres., Mbs Virginia Winn, Sec. and Ttesa. The next meeting will be Friday r June 6, at the Sullivan school house, at 4 o’clock. We wish invite all of the girls of this age to be present for this meeting. Friends of Mrs. L. E. Winn re gretted very much that it was necessary for her to be rushed -fr Greenwood Hospital last Monday for an appendectomy; but delighted to know that she is re cuperating rapidly and vill moa be home again. Among ^hose called to see her in Greenwood' were Mrs. Virginia Railed. Mr and Mrs. E. P. Winn, Mrs. J. E. Wlnaw Hazel, Jack and Edna Ann Wina and Mr. L. E. Winn. Miss Sarah Jane Gilch^t, *>• attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist, entered train ing in Columbia Hospi^l for nursing, last Thursday. S^e *vas accompanied to Columbia by Znar mother. The Sand Rock Grange held * meeting Monday night at ttoe Sullivan school house and install ed the following officers: Master—Mr. Jim Reames, Overseer—Mr. Calhoun Jordan, Lecturer—Mrs. Harold L. Corley, Steward—Mrs. Jim Reames, Asst. Steward—Mr. Carl Winn, Chaplain—Mr. Jasper J. MaysonL Treasurer—Mrs. G. Rupert May- son, Secretary—Miss Trula Winn, Gate Keeper—Mr. Homer 1*. Corley, Ceres—Mrs. J. Ev. Winn, Pomona—Mrs. Jasper J. Mayssn, Flora—Miss Sarah K. Winn, Lady Asst. Steward—Miss Vir ginia Winn. We feel that our commtmBjr will derive great benefits fimt this organization and will be dp- lighted to have others to camte and join us; any persons desixiaff to do so, .we shall be delighted have them, whether from Ubs community or elsewhere. The next meeting will be held at Sullivan School House, Friday night. May 16th, at 8 o’clock. Come and Join us. I Misses Juanita and Ntaie Reames of Greenwood were ac companied home this week end by their niece, little Miss Sidney Louise Whatley, the lovely daugh ter of Mrs. Thelma Whatley of Greenwood. The Edgefield County Council of Farm Women is invited to hold its meeting at Gilgal Church, Wednesday, May 21st. All are urged to be present. We regret to report that Mis. E. W. Callison is not improving rapidly. We hope that she win soon take a turn for the better. Master David Gilchrist under went a tonsilectomy last Tuesday, and is now able to be back in school. Mr. Claud Morgan was carried to Greenwood Hospital, Friday, where he also underwent a tonsilectomy and is now accu- perating at home with Tiis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Morgan. Miss Mary Mayson of Green wood returned home for the week end, Mr. Alvin Reames also visited homefolks during the week -end, also Mr. T. B. Gilchrist, Jr., of Cleora and Mr. Wilbur Reames* of Fort Jackson, Columbia. The Sullivan H. D. Club will hold its regular meeting, Tuesday May 12th. The Rehoboth W. M. s. wiH meet Thursday, May 15th, with Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist. Miss Juanita Corley spent sev eral days with Miss Trula Wmn last week. j Master Richard Talbert is spend ing the week in Charleston wifli [his father, Mr. Floyd Talbert,