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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, June 19, TOT jbi&onah Mrs. Lee Freeland, who recently underwent an operation at the University Hospital in Augusta, is reported as doing nicely and ex pects to be able to return home the latter part of the week. who has also been in military service there, and Harold Pinson, of the Merchant Marines in New York. Mr. J. F. White of Troy was a visitor here Tuesday aftemoon. Mr. E. C. Rice of Plum Branch was a visitor here Monday after noon. Mr. F. W. Corley of Aiken spent the week end here with his parents, Mr.-and Mrs. J. R.»Corley. Mr. Edwin Jennings of New York, N. Y., spent several days of the past week here with his ^father, Mr. J. L. Jennings. Mr. Wistar Harmon spent last week in Atlanta, Ga., attending the Ga. Young Peoples Confer ence of the Presbyterian Church held at Agnes Scott College. His uncle, the Rev. S. Wilkes Dendy, was director of the conference. Isabel Rich of Clarks Hill spent last week as guests of Dr., and Mrs. C. K. Epting. Mr..W. A. Winn of Plum Branch was among the visitors here Saturday. Mr. J. W. McBride of Willington was a visitor here Friday. Mr. and Mrs. • Emmett , Sandifer* miok from visits to their brother. of Washington, D. C., spent last week here with Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Campbell. They, with his nephew, Master Albert Campbell, are visiting this week in Florida. Miss Henrietta Gilbert is at Lander College this week attend ing the Lander assembly. \ Mr. J. T. Reynolds of Plum Branch was a visitor here Satur day afternoon. , Mrs. Sam Bernard and little daughter, Florence Elizabeth, ar rived Friday to spend sometime with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinson. She has been in the Phillipine Islands for the past year with her husband, Sergeant Bernard, who is in military serv ice there. Coming over with them for a visit here were Sergeant Ranee Threatt of Statesville, N. C., Mr. R. N. Edmunds and daugh ter, Miss Annel Edmunds, of Parksville were visitors here Sat urday. Mrs. Emory Bentley and son, Bobby, returned to their home in Mamiing Sunday, following an extended visit here with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Arring ton. Miss Carolyn Hitt is spending this week in Bennettsville with Miss Eleanor Horne. Miss Alberta Peurifoy of Hamil ton, Ohio, and Misses Louise and Mrs. Wallace Tompkins is spending this week in Edgefield with her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Norris. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ellison of Greenwood spent the past week end here with relatives. Mrs. A. S. Ralls and Mrs. J. Z. Sexton have returned to McCor- Dr. W. W. Sibert, of Sumter, and relatives of Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Patterson, Mrs. Leon Traylor and Miss Mary Remsen attended the Arant- Montgomery wedding at Chappells, Thursday evening, in which Mrs. Bill Patterson was an attendent. G. P. Furqueron, and other rela tives. Mr. J. M. Hemminger of Willing- ton was a visitor here Saturday. Mr. Luther Andrews, after hav ing spent the past week with his mother, Mrs. Annie J. Andrews, has gone to Camp Greenville, Cedar Mountain, N. C., where he will serve as a counselor and director of music. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gilbert ai}d children from Pendergrass, Ga., spent the week end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Charles Tal bert, of Sandover. Visit Augusta's Fastest Growing Store YOU ALWAYS SAVE MONEY AT BELK’S The South’s Most Reliable Merchandise Style, Quality, Value Unsurpassed. A friendly store in a friendly city BELK-WHUE-LUKE CO. 845 Broad St. % Augusta, Ga. Mr. R. M. Rush, who recently underwent an operation for ap pendicitis at the Greenwood Hos pital, has returned to his home ^t Troy and continues to improve satisfactorily. Mr. G. P. Furqueron has return ed to his home here from a two weeks' visit to relatives in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Thomas L. Patterson of the National Guard, Fort Moultrie, is spending a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Patterson. Mr. J. P. Furqueron of St. Petersburg, Fla., is spending the week here with his father, Mr. \ Remember — You Always Save At... GALLANT-BELK COMPANY / Friday, Saturday And Monday Specials 6x9 Felt Base Rugs With Border $1.98 SPECIAL FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY Formfit Girdles j _2 PRICE 32 Pc. Set Of Dishes With $10.00 Duplicate Sales Slips. $1.00 32 Pc. Set Of Gold Trimmed Dishes With $15.00 Duplicate Sales Slips. $2.98 Ladies’ Shoes BARGAIN LOFT One rack of Ladies’ Pumps and Oxfords. Sizes 4 to 7. SPECIAL FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY Pair 39c Ladies’ Bedroom Shoes 25c Archer’s Annual ‘Get Acquainted' Sale Of Cruise Chiffon Hose Regularly $1.00 NOW 80C Pr Just in time for you to stock up before summer vacations begin. The Archer June special offers you an opportunity to know more about the fine Archer stockings. Featured in four “Classi fied Colors” that Archer designed to complete your costume harmony includ ing Balmy, the new summer shade to wear with white and pastels. ARCHER “CLASSIFIED COLORS”__ Sunny, a sunkist color of amazing ver satility Blarney, a subtly flattering tint to go with all pastels—Echo, that rare go-with-everything stocking color— Balmy, a light sunny shade for Summer wear. MAIL ORDERS FILLED HOSIERY DEPARTMENT Our Store Closes At 1 P. M. On Wednesdays. USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN GALLANT-BELK COMPANY HOME OF BETTER VALUES j GREENWOOD, S. C. Mr. T. B. Wood of Parksville was a visitor here yesterday. He plans to serve a barbecue to the public in the park near the court house here on July 4th, full par ticulars of which will be an nounced next week. txt G. A.’s Meet The G. A.’s met at the home of Kathryne Schumpert, Tuesday afternoon. Kathryne played the piano while we all joined in and sang “Jesus Is Merciful”. The following members took part on the program: Bertha Mae Harris, Emily Wilson, Rebecca Simpson, Willie Ethel Brown and Margie Osborne. After the program had been discussed we had a delicious serving of ice cream and crackers. We had two new members. They were: Georgia Rose McCracken and Wilbur Fleming, and one visitor, Jean Rheney. Reporter. xx Sullivan News Of much imterest to the people of this community was the mar riage of Miss Thelma Jo Gilchrist and Mr. Luther Oliver Trussel of Savannah, Ga., which was solem nized at Bold Springs Church by Rev. A. D. Croft, Sunday after noon at 5:45 o’clock. After the ceremony the wedding party, and Rev. A. D. Croft and Ralph Scurry had supper in the home of Mr and Mrs. Joe B. Gilchrist, the bride’s parents. The Sullivan H. D. Club held its regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 10th, in the home of Mrs. J. E. Winn. The topic was, “Milling At Home,” with a very instructive demonstration by jMiss Mellette. We had as visitors, ( Mrs. A. L. Burms, Mrs. F. L. Tim i merman of Limestone community ■ and Mrs. Strom Culbreath of Re- hoboth community. Everyone en joyed seeing Mrs. Winn’s new addition to her home, a kitchen with all conveniences, recently installing an electric pump, frig- idaire and sink. Among other improvements in the community Mrs. R. T. West is renovating her home, and the Sullivan school house has a new rostrum with two dressing rooms, of which we are all very proud. “Hats Off” to our retiring County Superintendent of Education, Mr. W. W. Fuller, for his loyalty and support, also to our trustees and in fact to all of the people of our community for their support. Plans are being made now to have this addition wired and paint the school house inside, then later paint it outside. Miss Evelyn Gilchrist of Colum bia spent the week end with home folks, attending the marriage of her sister. Mr. Bob West returned to Charleston Sunday to resume his work there. Miss Lura Gilchrist, a recent graduate of Anderson College, has been employed at The Anderson Bank. Mr. J. P. Sullivan of Walhalla is at home from his school duties. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and family visited Mr. Walter Cul breath Sunday, p. m. He recently returned home from the Green wood Hospital. Mr. Eugene Reames, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Reames, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson and daughter, Mrs. I Albert Seigler and children. Miss ! Gladys Reames and Mr. and Mrs. 1 Alvin Reames spent Father’s Day with home folks. I Miss Hazel Winn spent Wednes day night with Edna Ann and Teeny Winn. The Rehoboth W. M. S. met last Thursday, all bringing remem brances for a Sunshine bag for Mrs. J. T. Wash who is ill; Mrs. J. E. Winn and Mrs. Harold L. Cor ley delivered the bag Saturday. We were delighted to know that Mrs. Wash is much better. The coming meeting of the W. M. S. will be held in the home of Mrs. Sallie Gilchrist. All of the children and grand children of Mr. Tom Mayson spent Father’s Day with him. Among them were: Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Reames, Janie, Curtis and Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Whatley, Sidney Louise Whatley, Marie Reames, Juanita Reames of Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Julian T. Reames, and Thomas Jeanne of Bishopville, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Murphy of Co lumbia, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reames and Edward. Callers in the after noon were Miss Trula and Mr. Carl Winn, Mr. Raymond Corley, and Miss Ellen Gilchrist. Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist and Mrs. Virginia Bailey visited Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Williams recently. Friends of Mr. T. B. Gilchrist are delighted that he is able to be out after being confined to the bed for several days. Miss Janie Reames of Green wood is visiting Miss Trula Winn. Mrs. Martha Corley of Green wood is visiting Mrs. J. E. Winn. xx Mt. Carmel News Mr. and Mrs. George Lindley are receiving the hearty congrat ulations of a host of friends on their marriage which took place about two weeks ago. Mrs. Lind ley was Miss Marie Dorn of Wil lington and is very much beloved and esteemed by- many friends. Mr. Lindley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lindley of Bordeaux and holds an important position in the business world of Mt. Car mel as salesman of Mrs. Eula Scott. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Cecil Gil liam, Mrs. Hunter McKinney, Misses Juanita Curtis and Mary Hardaway entertained at the “Cabin” last Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock with a shower for the “newly wed”. Quite a nice crowd enjoyed the very interesting program and the social get to gether part. The happy couple received many handsome and useful gifts. Mr. Inman Griffin of Atlanta joined his wife and daughter here at Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKin ney’s and spent the week end. All returned to Atlanta Sunday af ternoon. Mrs. D. J. McAllister visited at her father’s home Sunday after noon and night. Mrs. Cecil Gil liam spent that time in Clinton, S. C. Mr. Billy Gilliam accompa nied them home for a visit. Miss Sallie T. Cade is spending some time in Anderson this month. Mrs. Roy Edmunds and Miss Elsie Edmunds of Laurens enjoy ed “Father’s Day” with her mother, Mrs. Ida Black. Mrs. D. L. Bryson and Mrs. Alice Frazier were also guests of Mrs. Black. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of Anderson and Mr. W. L. Miller of Greenwood were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott and Mrs. J. R. Tarrant. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Talbert of McCormick were visitors in Mt. Carmel Tuesday. We are happy to say that Miss Florence Patterson is much bet ter, our last report said. This will be good news to many friends. REBUILT POWER UNITS For saw mills and grist mills. At money saving prices —installed for yon —ready to operate. Georgia Truck & Eqp. Co. 9th and Reynolds Street, Augusta; Georgia. INSURANCE Fire Insurance And All Other Kinds of Insurance In cluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN, McCORMICK, S. C Roofing And Paint Galvanized Roofing Of Alt Types And Various Kinds Of Paints At Factory Prices. JAMES W. CORLEY McCormick, S. C. BUYER MEETS SELLER IN OUR AD COLUMNS . ; X- Five-Day Study Of The Latest Weapons In Blitz krieg Warfare Is Underway At Fort Benning, Ga.; Charlie Coleman Among Those Taking The Training. Fort Benning, Ga., June 16.—An intensive five-day study of the latest weapons in blitzkrieg war fare is underway at Fort Benning, Ga., for 378 United States Military academy cadets, members of the 1942 graduating class, who arrived at the post Sunday afternoon via special train. Among those taking the training is Charlie C. Coleman of McCormick. S. C. Arising early Monday, the cadets went first to one of the post’s artillery ranges for a study of the tactical application of ar tillery fire. They remained in the field for most of the day. Tuesday’s program will includ ? a demonstration showing the latest technique in erecting ponton bridges under combat conditions. Members of the 4th Engineer, Battalion will first cross the Chat tahoochee river in assault boats. Then the 71st Engineer Company will erect a light ponton bridge that will permit troops and equip ment to^pross. The la^st tactics employed by a battalion of Infantry soldiers will be studied by the cadets on Wednesday, while three demon strations are scheduled for Thurs day. These include a study of the organization and training of para chute troops, a study of motor ized patrolling, and a study of hy giene and sanitation. Firing of anti-aircraft, anti-tank guns, and various other weapon will feature Friday’s program. Upon their arrival Sunday, the cadets were transported to bar racks in the student training area where they are quartered for the five days. Commanding them is Maj. Robert W. Harper, Air Corps. / Brig. Gen. Robert L. Eiche!- berger, superintendent of the Military Academy, and Lt. Col. F. A. Irving, commandant of cadeti, arrived at the post Sunday night They are guests of Brig. Gen. Omar N. Bradley during their stay. Included in the class is Cart C. Hinkle, former Vanderbilt foot ball star, who made All-American in 1937. Hinkle was given the highest honor in his class- when he was appointed recently as regi mental commander, or first cap tain of the Corps of Cadets. Hinkle was one of 72 cadets of his class appointed as captain or lieutenant. Twelve were named captains and 60 lieutenants. In making the selections Academy officials considered every activity in which the cadets participated. mate ■ : i'Jff S ■■ >'! • - V'.-V v .