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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, June 26, 1941 jcCORMlGK MESSENGER | Published Every Thursday $ Established Juna 5, IMS <f bdmond j. McCracken, Editor and Owner at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of ESe second class. / BOBSCR1PTION RATES: Year $1.00 Months .75 Three Months.50 MORE AND BETTER HOLIDAYS Lighthouse in the Storm Holidays are one of our greatest national institutions. The people of this country, who spend the majority of their wak ing hours working in offices, stores, factories and in the fields, look forward to holidays for weeks ahead. a Each year, most of us look over the new calendar and are pleased if we find a lot of holidays falling on Fridays or Mondays and disap pointed if they fall otherwise. So year after year many of us grumble over the unfortunate set up of the new year’s calendar, but accept it as being as uncontroll able as rain or wind or sunshine. But when we really analyze it, there is little reason why the calendar could not be changed. With this purpose in mind, The World Calendar association, sup ported by well-known people in .most every country in the world, has for years been working for calendar reform—a reform in which most holidays would fall on Monday and each month-date would fall on the same week-day every year. Under the proposed World Cal endar the first of January would always begin on a Sunday, Christ mas (still celebrated on the 25th of December) would always fail on a Monday, Easter would al ways be on the fifteenth Sunday in the year, which would always be April 8. Thanksgiving would always be Thursday, November 28, and non-religious holidays would all be changed to Mondays. XAT TODAY and Don Robinson PROTECTION scope If home town defense could be measured in terms of the number of agencies, bureaus, boards, divi sions, offices and administrations working on it, our American towns would be prepared to handle any emergency imaginable. I have just contacted about 30 government and semi-government agencies to ask them this one question, “What are you doing about home town preparedness?” Practically all of them claim to be doing something along this line and a good many of them consider the protection of small towns and rural areas to be their major job. The thing that amazed me most was the scope of subjects which the government has tied up with our defense program. I was under the impression that local defense plan for a council of state de fense, headed by the governor of each state, which has been adopt ed by all but three or four states. It also has set up a council of local defense which has been adopted by over 1,000 communi ties and is now being considered by thousands of others. AGRICULTURE agents I never thought of the U. S. department of agriculture as hav ing very much to do with defense, except for seeing to it that our soldiers get three square meals a day, but I found that department is actually the most important de fense agr*'-y in rural America. The extension service of the de partment has 9,000 paid workers, 600,000 local volunteer leaders and 1,500,000 4-H club boys and girls all lined up to act as communica tion agents between the White House and the grass-roots of America. Through its county a- gent organization it is furnishing all sorts of valuable information about the resources of each county for farm and factory production. Another department of agricul ture division, the surplus market ing administration, is working out the problem of making surplus foods best serve the health-de fense needs of Great Britain, or our army and navy, of refugees throughout the world and of our own low-income classes. Still another branch, the Farm Security administration, is han dling the problem of relocating farm families displaced from their homes by defense purchases of land and is planning housing for workers. SERVICES generals Without writing a book on the subject, I can’t hope to give an adequate picture of what dozens of other government branches are doing to aid defense. But here’s there are government agencies that can meet it if they don’t step on each others toes. But in the final analysis, our community defense will depend upon the co operation of the people who live in those communities. All we are sure of so far is that we have plenty of generals. Chevrolet- Gasoline Economy was pretty much limited to home guards, police emergency squads, | an idea of the scope Q f it: fire brigade reserves, ambulance, service and other things aimed at! The Federal Security agency is „, ^ , co-ordinating health, welfare and preparation for possible disasters. related activities in our communi- But I found that the defense; program enters into oractically i every phase of our living—the food we eat, the health of our children, our farm production, mo kjii Z i n g medical resources in unemployment relief, social secur- aH towns; the ci t ize ns committee ity, our expenditure of money and j or army and navy is arrang- tfce things our children learn in irior fnr recrea tional activities for ties; the nutrition advisory com mittee is going to tell us how to eat better and cheaper; the health and medical committee is children learn in school. It is an all-inclusive program which aims to combine social wel fare and the welfare of democ racy and freedom by relating our whole way of life to the defense of our nation. ing for the men in camps; the united service organizations will supply personnel for recreation centers (and that last one worth a con tribution, if anyone asks you). Then there’s the office of price administration and civilian sup- HOME-FRONT councils ply, which is keeping prices from The government group which' sky-rocketing; has undertaken the most wide spread program of community de fense is the division of state and local cooperation of the Office of Emergency Management. That division acts as a clearing house for practically everything that is done on the home front and guides many of the other agencies | next generation, and the in defining the specific job which security board, which is the U. S. office of education, which is guiding schools in teaching defense-nec essary subjects; the U. S. public health service which is supervis ing the health-building of men in service as well as of civilians; the children’s bureau, which is watching after the health of our social taking they are to do. The division of state and local cooperation has set up a model care of our oldsters. Just to men tion a few. Whatever emergency arises, Detroit, Mich., June 20.—An ever-vital issue with America’s 27,300,000 passenger car owners is that of “miles-per-gallon,” or maximum’ fuel economy. No mat ter what'the original cost of the car, or whether purchased new or used, every motorist feels an inner glow of satisfaction if his mileage showing is well above average for his make and type of vehicle. J. M. Crawford, chief engineer for Chevrolet, has set forth a series of suggestions designed to aid every driver in securing the last inch of mileage from each gallon of gaso line. “Obviously, the better your car’s reputation for economical opera tion, the better off you are in a period when gasoline economy means so much,” Mr. Crawford says. “The valve-in-head engine in itself is a guarantee of economy blended with power and perform ance, three essentials of a desira ble motor car. Chevrolet’s valve- in-head engine, precision-built for efficiency, ranks among the econ omy leaders.” Much depends upon the indi vidual driver, however, when high way operating efficiency and e- conomy a£e considered, it was pointed out. The same auto may be driven by two different motorists with widely varying fuel cost results. In order to strength en the human factor in the equation, these economical driv ing hints have been listed. Drive at moderate speeds—fuel consumption increases as speed advances, jumping sharply beyond 40 miles per hour. And drive at a steady pace when on the high way, after finding the ca^’s most economical “cruising” speed. “Spurting,” or driving at high and lower speeds intermittently, is another gasoline-consumer. Driving in congested city traffic requires a technique all its own for maximum economy. Ease up on traffic lights, letting the de celeration of your motor slow the car rather than slamming on the brakes for a sudden stop. Don’t leap away at the light; accelerate gradually, bringing all three gears into play. Gradual acceleration at all speeds means no waste effort on your car’s part, with conse quent fuel efficiency. The ability to regulate your car’s motor for maximum effi ciency with the type of fuel used is another important factor in gasoline economy, it is pointed out. Chevrolet, for example, pro vides an octane selector, with which the driver can set his motor for efficient operation on fuels of varied octane rating. A motor that responds instantly to the starter likewise wastes little fuel before providing trans portation. Chary use of the choke is a gasoline-saver. Setting your motor to idle at its minimum idling speed is another means of reducing fuel cost. But, it is ad visable not to idle your engine for any considerable time when it is just as easy to shut the engine off. Slipping the clutch or “riding” either clutch or brake is an ex pensive practice. Loss of efficiency in any oper ating part of the car reduces gaso line economy, Chevrolet engineers advise. Proper servicing and reg ular tune-up mean increased mile age as well as longer car life. Reg ular lubrication, insuring free- running parts, cuts friction, an other cost factor. Frequent check up of the cooling system will save you money, too, for a motor that is overheated or running too cool uses extra fuel. Several hints about the purchase of gasoline fit into the discussion. First, buy your fuel from a well- operated station where you feel sure that all precautions have been made to assure the quality of the gasoline. Fill your tank early in the morning or in the cool of the evening, not at the hottest part of the day. If possi ble, park in the shade to avoid the sun’s heat which causes evapora tion and expansion of the fuel which change its quality. When filling your tank, never fill it to a point where expansion may force the gasoline, either as liquid or fumes, from the tank. Have a Chevrolet mechanic check for any leaks in your fuel line. Rapid evaporation of gasoline at a point of leakage may prevent your dis covery of the loss. Soft tires impose extra effort on your motor. Keep tires properly inflated, for soft tires make your car labor as though it were pro ceeding through sand. Elementary is the advice not to race your motor. Obviously, this reduces economy. Finally, check your engine compression periodi cally, keep your spark plugs clean, and don’t drag your brakes. All this makes an imposing list of economy tips, too many to be remembered in detail by any driver. Yet these hints are gen erally the fundamentals of careful driving, so you are probably ob serving most of them as a regular practice. Still, Mr. Crawford ad vises, a review of your individual driving habits may well result in that “extra mile per gallon.” Primitive Methods Need Not Re Followed in Advertising ’& Be Modern ADVERTISE HERE!! SCHEDULE FOR BUFFALO, TROT AND BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCHES. Buffalo—Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock. Preaching every 1st and 3rd Sunday morning at 10:45 o’clock. Troy—Sunday School every Sun day morning at 10:00 o’clock. Preaching every 2nd and 4th Sunday morning at 11:00 o’clock. Bethany—Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10:30 except on 4th Sunday when at 2:30 o’clock p. m. Preaching every 4th Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Rev. Wade Kay, Pastor. McCORMICK BAPTIST CHURCH SCHEDULE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE PUBLIC SERVICE COM MISSION COLUMBIA June 19, 1941 NOTICE MT 274 IN RE: DOCKET NO. 1920—The . application of Batesburg Hauling Company, Inc., Batesburg, South Carolina, for a Class D Certifi cate of Public Convenience and Necessity to render motor freight service between Columbia and McCormick, South Carolina, via Lexington and Saluda, over State Highway No. 43. A public hearing in the above entitled matter will be held in the Commission’s Offices, Room 315 i Wade Hampton State Office Build ing, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, ; Thursday, July 10, 1941, to de termine the requirements of pub- , lie convenience and necessity in the premises. W. W. Goodman, Director, Motor Transport Division. WWG: VIR WANT ADV. Leonard K. Simpson, Pastor. Sunday school every Sunday morning at ten o’clock. J. S. Dukes, Superintendent. Preaching at 11 o’clock a. m. and 8 o’clock p. m. every Sunday. Baptist Training Union at 7 o’clock every Sunday evening. J. Fred Buzhardt, Director. Prayer meeting every Wednes day evening at 8 o’clock. Come, let us worship together in all of these services. PLUM BRANCH CHARGE Preaching Appointments: Asbury Church—First Sunday, 11:00 A. M. Republican Church—First Sun day, 4:00 P. M., also third Sunday, 11:30 A. M. St. Paul (at Plum Branch)— Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 A. M. Sunday School at Republican— Each second, third and fourth Sundays at 11:00 A. M.; on the first Sunday at 3:00 P. M. Foster Speer, Pastor. PREACHING AT BORDEAUX Preaching at 4 o’clock the first Sabbath afternoon of each month. The services are held in a room adjoining Cade’s store. All in vited, children and adults. S. W. Reid, Minister. PLUM BRANCH GROUP OF BAPTIST CHURCHES. Geo. P. Lanier, Pastor. 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 8:00 o’clock every Sunday evening, except 3rd Sunday even ing. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ing at 8:00 o’clock. Young Peoples Division every Sunday evening at 7:15 o’clock, except 3rd Sunday night when they have charge of regular preaching service at 8:00. Troy Methodist Church.—Sunday Pnho^l a* 10:00 a. m. 1st. 3rd and 4th Sundays; 2nd Sundays at 3:15 p. m.; preaching 2nd Sunday 4:00 p. m.; 4th Sunday 11 a. m. The Epworth League meets 2nd and 4th Sundays at 8:00 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 FOR RENT — Two furnished rooms for housekeeping, modem convenience, sink, private en trance. Mrs. E. N. Cresw'ell. FOR SALE — One good, used Range Stove, cheap. Mrs. Noah Price, McCormick, S. C. LOST—One small blue check taffeta dress Wednesday after noon between town and my home. Reward for recovery. Mrs. J. L. Smith. , NOTICE OF ELECTION Whereas more than one third of the qualified electors and more than one third of the resident freeholders of Bordeaux School District have petitioned the Coun ty Board of Education for an election, it is ordered that the trustees of Bordeaux School Dis trict hold an election on the 8th day of July, 1941, at Bordeaux school house to determine whether a special * tax of two additional mills shall be levied for the pur pose of paying past due indebted ness and operating expenses. Those favoring the levy shall vote yes and those opposing shall vote no. The polls shall open at 3 a. m. and close at 4 p. m. E. P. BENTLEY, Supt. Of Education. June 18, 1941.—3t. TO CHECK . IN 7DAY5 BRADLEY A. R. P. CHURCH Afternoon service on the first, third and fifth Sabbaths at 3:45 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. 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 10:00 a. m., Marshall Creswell, Supt. Rev. S. W. Reid, 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. 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 7:30 o’clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7:30 o’clock. Young People’s Service every Saturday night at 7:30 o’clock. A cordial welcome to all. Rev. W. L. Davis, Pastor.