Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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McCORMICK MESSENGER, MeCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, May IS, 1941 -P&i&onah Mrs. John D. Phillips of Water- town, Tenn., is here on a two weeks’ visit to her father, Mr. J. W. Corley. Mr. W. A. Winn of Plum Branch was a visitor here Saturday morn ing. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Connor and children from Union spent the week end here with relatives. Mr. w. H. McNair of Willington was a visitor here Saturday morn ing. Misses Anna Ruth Hatfield, Gwen Hatfield, Pauline Cooper and Vivian Cooper, of Sumter were recent visitors of Miss Lillian Tuten. underwent a serious operation in the Greenwood Hospital. Mr. Prank W. Corley of Aiken spent the past week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Corley. Mr. J. J. Collier of Plum Branch was a visitor here Monday after noon. Hill spent several days of the past week here with his mother, Mrs. R. H. Talbert, and Mr. Talbert. Mrs. A. S. Ralls of San Antonio, Texas, arrived here Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. G. C. Patter son, and other relatives. Sergeant Harold Browne of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Robinson of, homefolks. Columbia visited relatives here the past week end. Mrs. Maude Miner of Plum Branch was a visitor here Satur day. Miss Annie Laurie Sturkey of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is spend ing this week with her mother, Mrs. Lucy A. Sturkey. Misses Nellie Long and Cassie Mauney attended the Junior-Sen ior Banquet at Edgefield High School last Friday evening. Mr. Morton Dorn, Jr., of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dorn. Mrs. Odell Jezek, R. N., has re turned to her home in Baltimore, Md., after nursing her sister, Miss Myrtle Wiley, Troy, S. C., who Mr. Thomas L. Patterson of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Patter son. Mr. C. B. Strom of Columbia spent the past week end here with his brothers, Messrs. W. C. and W. T. Strom. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Strom and children, Master Jimmie and little Miss Barbara Ann, of Hickory, N. C., spent the week end here with the former’s father, Mr. W. C. Strom. Miss Bettye Fuller, student at Lander College, Greenwood, spent the week end here with her mother, Mrs. T. E. Fuller. Mr. N. C. Hanna spent the week end at Cross Hill with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hanna. Miss Rosa Strom, who is taking a business course at an Atlanta, Ga., business college, spent the week end here with her father, Mr. W. C. Strom. Mr. James Arrington of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Arrington. Mr. Raymond Remsen of Holly Mr. O’Neil Strom of Whiteville, N. C., spent several days here last week with his father, Mr. W. C. Strom. of Conway, S. C., spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Faulkner. Mrs. Wallace Tompkins attended the funeral of her brother, Mr. Warren, in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday. Mrs. R. H. Norris and children from Edgefield spent Tuesday here with her mother, Mrs. Wallace Tompkins. Mrs. Warren Wiley has returned to her home in Montgomery, Ala., after spending several days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Crawford. The South’s Most Reliable Merchandise You Always Get GOOB VALUES BELK’S 165 Dep’t. Stores COME AND SEE US... Your patronage appreciated. Make Belk’s Store in Augusta your head quarters. We will strive to make your visit pleasant and your shop ping trip profitable. BELK-WHITE-LUKE CO. 845 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. Mr. Arthur Bradley and family from Blackstock spent the week end here with his mother, Mrs. J. E. Bradley. Miss Aline Turner, teacher of English at Winthrop College, and her niece. Miss Aline Weathers, student at Winthrop College, were week end guests of their cousin, Mr. Ansel Talbert, at the home of Mrs. W. J. Talbert here. Mr. J. Arch Talbert has recently had the honor of being elected as a member of the National Blue Key Fraternity of the University of South Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bonner of Carrollton, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Androse and baby, Frances, High Fashion In Summer Clothes . . MOST DRESSES SUMMER THE NEWEST ENCHANTING FOR THRU WEAR! SOLIDS * PRINTS Crisp and cool sheer dresses. Those dark and pastel sheers you’ve been asking for . . . some with long sleeves, some solids, some “flower garden” prints ..; dresses that add to your femininity. Softly tail ored with pleated frills, lin gerie trims, low belts, full skirts. Irresistibly pretty . . . and low priced ... buy two! ALL SIZES sr* $6* AND UP NEW SHIPMENT HATS Get a headstart on Summer- have a new hat now!- Choose a sky-reaching halo bonnet, a big straight cartwheel, a ket tle-edge sailor, a turned-up bonnet ... a vivid turban! They’ll make everything you wear look smarter now-thru Summer! Straws, felts, fab rics. White, colors, combi nations. All headsizes. Hurry -only... 98c ° $5 00 We also have Genuine Pana ma Hats- $3.50 JUST ARRIVED— Formal Evening Dresses Sizes and styles for Grammar School . . . High School . . . and College Graduates. $4- 95 ,o Si©' 95 Heart-catching with slender waists, sweeping skirts . . . slim-striped or puff-sleeves. Visit Our Second Floor Mr. J. Arch Talbert has been selected as Chairman of the United China Relief for McCor mick County. Announcement is made that the Young Peoples Division of the Republican Methodist Church will have charge of services at the preaching hour at the Methodist Church here Sunday night at 8 o’clock. Births Announcement is made of the birth of Mary Lee Furqueron, a daughter to Mrs. James M. Fur- ftueron at Greenwood Hospital in Greenwood, Monday, April 21. Mrs. Furqueron was the former Miss Effie Lee Crawford of McCormick, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. James Marion Dorn announce the birth of a son on Tuesday, May 6. He is to be call ed, Claude Gary Dorn. Mrs. Dorn is the former Miss Bettye Work man, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Claude H. Workman of McCormick. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Willis, April 26. a 9 pound son, named Robert Edward. Mrs. Willis is the former Miss Blanche Hen derson of Coronaca. Mrs. Willis and baby are both doing nicely. r xx Y. W. A. Holds Meet ing At Home Of •Miss Virginia Freeland The McCormick Y. W. A. held its April meeting at the lovely home of Miss Virginia Freeland, near Plum Branch. Rev. L. K. Simpson conducted an inspiring devotional, and the program, under the able leadership of Miss Freeland, was on the subject of Easter. Those taking part on pro gram were Misses Margaret Cres- well, Nylena Strom and Mary Fuller. During the social hour, a con test called “Cheses” was enjoyed. 1 Delicious fruit drink and sand- v/iches were served. B. Y. P. U. Entertain ed At The Home Of Miss Emma Rankin EARLYVACATIONS Greyhound’s LOW FARES Beat the crowds to your favorite vacation spot—go now^ go Greyhound—for more fun, for less money I Extra Fun Extra Savinfl One Way Rd.-Trip Jacksonville, Fla. $4.15 $7.50 Charlotte, N. C. 2.20 4.00 Greenville, S. C. 1.15 2.10 Augusta, Ga. .65 1.20 Strom’s Cut-Rate Drug Store f>v.or»o or;, 1 M^rormick. S. C,. U N As a reward to those 100% in attendance and daily Bible read ing during the month of March, Miss Emma Rankin, Bible Quiz Leader, gave the Baptist Young People’s Union a “hobo” party tests, after which they started on their way with small “hobo” bun dles of popcorn. At the next stop, Mrs. J. O. Patterson’s back door, they were “handed out” some “hobo” bundles which were slung over their shoulders. When they reached Miss Emma Rankin’s, again they knocked on the door and begged for food. Miss Rankin told them she had some strings which she would like for them to wind up. At the end of each string, which ended in side the dining room, was a paper sack containing a delicious hot hamburger, dhd on the table were pickle and iced tea. After re freshments, the “hoboes” were in vited out to see what the bundles picked up at Mrs. Patterson’s con tained. A fire was burning be side the road and sticks miracu- uously provided with which to toast their marshmallows. Thursday evening, May 1st. At about 8:00 o’clock the mem- flower lovers and farmers—that Y. W. A. Holds Meet ing At Home Of Mrs. D. C. Talbert One of the most interesting meetings of the local Y. W. A. was held in the home of Mrs. D. C. Talbert Monday night, May 5th, to which meeting all the mothers of the Y. W. A. members were in vited. A welcome to the mothers was given by Miss Emma Rankin and a lovely poem entitled, “My Mother”, was read by Miss Mary Fuller. After the reading of the minutes a very sweet devotional was given by Mrs. L. K. Simpson, in which talk she carried out the thought that daughters of today are the mothers of tomorrow and as the mother, so is the daugh ter.” The program subject was “Youth for Truth in all the World”, and Mrs. Talbert, program chairman, Misses Mildred Gunter, Virginia Freeland, and Elma Hol- sonback gave interesting talks. After the program, Miss Emma Rankin and Mrs. J. E. Hutchison conducted a contest, “A Love Tale Among the Flowers”. Immediate ly following this, Mrs. D. C. Tal bert announced her good news for JUMP FOR THE MIRROR AND GET A SURPRISE •nr*/ r* USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN GAUM -BELK COMPANY , HOME OF BETTER VALUES _| i« ... —i GREENWOOD, S. C. bers met at the Baptist Church and after all the “hoboes” had ar rived, Miss Rankin announced | that “Hobo” Ed and “Hobo” Mil dred had already been over the 1 ground and knew where the best handouts were to be had. The j “hoboes,” playing “follow the leader”, were led to the home of I Rev. and Mrs. L. K. Simpson, j When Mrs. Simpson answered the loud knocking on the door, she was asked if she had any patches to spare a “bunch of pore ole hoboes”. She invited them to come in, looked for some scraps and miraculously found some, to- j gether with a large supply of ; needles. By helping each other ! painstakingly, the “hoboes” were soon patched in all the needed places. They were joined by Rev. and Mrs. Simpson and led to the next stop. “Hobo” Elma was appointed to knock on the back door and ask for a bite to eat. Mrs. Hutchison told them that she had some work which needed to be done in the “Attic” and if they were willing to work, she’d see what she could find. After following her up stairs, they paused for two con- of a shower, but it only fell on Miss Virginia Freeland, bride-elect of June, as a corsage of rosebuds was pinned on her. When the assortment of gifts had been opened each guest was asked to plan a menu for a day for Miss Freeland and best wishes to the bride-elect were written. Mrs. Talbert and Miss Gunter served delicious strawberry sundae. REBUILT POWER UNITS For saw mills and grist mills. At money saving prices —installed for you —ready to operate. Georgia Truck & Eqp. Co. 9th and Reynolds Street, Augusta, Georgia. Let your own reflection tell you the story of these new COMMUTER TONES In Palm Beach Suits The flattering blues and grays and browns in smart chalk stripes lend height to your form. The broad, smooth shoulders, full draped chest and straight waistline are tail oring achievements you’ve never before seen in a feather- light washable suit. $ 17.75 fai Lowed . go o o yv l ^ ^PuuUm JIjzclcJx)))) SEE PALM BEACH AIRTONE SLACKS .50 ADS For SALE IN OUR NEXT ISSUE F. E. FERRIS & COMPANY 752 Broad St. AUGUSTA, GA. READ THE AD$ Along With the New*