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IJlIP ST.r?- ^ ^ .w ’•s* TBU1 TO OUBSKLYBB, OUB NElGHBOBfl, OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD* —■ 1 < ' > ForiJfeA Year f'h i ft'.. ^ Vi . i WAfHMKIOK Washington, D. C., July 14.— (NWNS)—Although defense taxes for 1941 probably won’t finally be enacted until fall, they can be ex pected to be in line with the tax schedule completed by the ways and means committee of the house of representatives. The tax pro gram now is being put in legis lative fcum Mid will be introduced to the house any day now. new taxes aimed at raising an additional $3,503,400,000 to pay a small share of our huge de program, will call for pay- its of increased sales levies by 1 -**eryone in the country: As for income taxes, however, only those will be required to pay them who paid this year, according to the ■committee’s schedule, but they will . be much larger than in 1941. The present income tax exemp- ' tions of $800 for single persons, , $2,000 for married couples and $400 for each dependent are scheduled to continue. On the first dollar of taxable income, however, there will be a surtax of 5 per cent above the present 4 per cent tax. On high incomes the surtax will be greater. On the smaller incomes it is estimated that taxpayers will pay a little more than twice what they paid this year. In addition to income taxes, other taxes which will be in the house bill and which hit large numbers of people include: an in crease of 3 1-2 par eent on the purchase of an automobile, bring ing the total tax on automobiles to 7 per cent; a “use” tax of $5 on ownership of an automobile; a 5 i per cent tax on telephone bills; a 4 cents a case tax on soft drinks; an increase of $1 a gallon in the tax on distilled spirits, bringing Established June 5, 1902 this tax to a total of $4 a gallon; an increased tax on tires and tubes and many other products made of materials important for defense use. To make it easier for the tax payer to meet these increased taxes, the treasury department is working on an installment plan for making payments in advance. This plan will be worked out so the tax-payer can buy small notes each month, on which interest will be paid, and which will be honored for the payment of taxes. Commenting on this plan, Sec retary of Treasury Morgenthau said: “We wanted to make it as easy as possible for the tax-pay ers to have the-money ready next year. We feel that this plan which we have worked out will be a convenience to the tax-payers to save the money each month out of income or earnings to meet next year’s taxes.” In addition to increased taxes, the people are faced withJncreas- ed prices on many lines of mer chandise and scarcity of other products. Leon Henderson, federal price control administrator, said that only new laws giving power to control prices could prevent major price increases in many instances. It is expected that some form of price legislation will be sought. Scarcities are expected in some lines because materials necessary for defense will be made less and less available for use in consumer products. Automobiles, on which manufactures already have agreed to a 20 per cent cut in production in 1942, may be subject to still fur- ter cuts, according to William S Knudsen, director of the Office of Production Management. Automo bile makers, who now have around $2,000,000,000 in defense contracts, may be called upon to as much as triple their defense production schedules, Mr. Knudsen said, v Interruptions in defense output due to strikes have decreased con siderably and the President has in dicated that he will stand for no more major interruptions, such as Conditions For A Spiritual Revival HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. Wwi- *fr r ' i r ; v* FRIDAY and SATURDAY 5. J.V,. Jfily T8th and 19th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JANE WITHERS (By Rev. L. K. Simpson) “If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble them selves, and pray; and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, ard will heal their land.”—2 Chronicles 7:14. The greatest need of our land and of the world is a spiritual revival. Spiritual leaders and Christian workers everywhere are agreed on this. Much has been written about this need in recent months. A deeply spiritual revival would bring both material and spiritual blessings to our land. If this is our greatest need, surely the people of God should be much concerned about such revival. In the above text God Himself states the condition for a spiritual revival. Every Bible promise is based on a condition. In no case will the promise be fulfilled until the condition is met. This fact is often overlooked. If one would claim a promise and ask for its fulfillment, one must first meet the condition whatever the cost might be. Here God makes a threefold promise to His people: (1) that He will hear their prayer, (2) that He will forgive their sin, (3) and will bring healing to their land. This is indeed a gracious promise. But before God’s people can expect its fulfillment there is a fourfold condition that must be met: (1) humility, God’s people must hum ble themselves, (2) prayer, earnest prayer, prayed in faith in God, (3) seeking God’s face, (4) turn ing from sin unto God. Repent ance, contrition, broken hearts, hearts burdened because of sin is our great need. “If my people, who are called by my name.” God was talking to His people in Solo mon’s day’. He would speak in the same manner to His people of our day. God’s word fits every age and people. As a pastor, my own heart is burdened. I most earnestly desire a deeply spiritual revival that will stir our community and sections surrounding us and beyond; May we unite our prayers and our ef forts to this end. Remember the special revival and spiritual life services scheduled to begin at the McCormick Baptist Church on the second Sunday in August. A most cordial invitation is extended to every one to attend these services. Series Of Services Start At St. Paul Church, July 21 Revival At Bethlehem Church, Clarks Hill Rev. J. H. Kohler, pastor of the Edgefield Methodist Church, will preach in a series of services at St. Paul Methodist Church, Plum Branch, beginning Monday, July 21. Services at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. daily. The entire com munity is urged to attend. Foster Speer, Pastor. X Evangelistic Services AT TROY BAPTIST CHURCH WEEK OF JULY 20TH. Revival services begin at Beth lehem Baptist Church at Clarks Hill, Sunday, July 20th, at 8 o’clock p. m. Rev. A. D. Croft of Edgefield will assist the pastor. Rev. G. P Lanier, in the meeting. The pub lic is invited. in “YOUTH WILL BE SERVED Also A Cartoon “Hairless Hector” and Selected Short Subjects MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY July 21st and 22nd, 7:15 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. CESAR ROMERO—MILTON BERLE dn “TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME Also A Walt Disney Cartoon ju 1 “Pluto’s Dream House” #[ 1 ■ and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 19 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents the strike at North American Avia tion. In returning that aviation plant, which was operated by the army for almost a month, to its owners, the President said: Should efforts be made again to interfere with this essential pro duction, I will not hesitate to take whatever steps may hereafter be necessary to insure its continu ance.” Although in his Fourth of July speech the President said that the danger of the war to this country is getting closer and closer and stated that we should be willing to give our lives if necessary to preserve our freedom, there is still considerable question here as to the President’s attitude as to when and if we should enter a shooting war. At a press conference he said that he still hoped that the United States could keep out of war, but he did not express confidence that we would keep out. He refused to com ment on a speech by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, who said: The time to use our navy to clear the Atlantic of the German men ace is at hand.” It is believed here that the war like speeches of several of the Presient’s cabinet are made partly to test public sentiment for war and also to make us realize the closeness of possible war and a- rouse us to become more united in our defense efforts. The general attitude of the Presi dent is that predictions are impos sible about our participation in the war, but there is a good chance we will get into it and it is all-impor tant to us now to make a greater effort than we are making to pre pare for any eventuality, k A week of evangelistic services will be held at the Troy Baptist Church the week of'July 20th. There will be two services each day through Friday, July 25, morning services at 10:30 o’clock and evening services at 8:00 o’clock. The visiting minister will be the Rev. W. P. Hall of Anderson. He is now serving as pastor of Mount Bethel, S. C. largest rural church, Starr Baptist Church and Little River Baptist Church. He was formerly pastor of the First Bap tist Church of Biltmore, N. C. Brother Hall is a native of S. C. ie received his literary education n Furman University and secured Ms theological training through the extension departments of Baptist Bible Institute and Crozer Theological Seminary. He is a splendidly trained man of deep piety. Moreover, he is a student of the first order, with an inquisi tive mind to know and preach the truth. Rev. Hall has recently published a book entitled “Walking With God.” We indeed are fortunate in securing the services of Brother Hall. Our privilege we wish to share with all the neighboring churches. The public is cordially invited to attend every service. Wade Kay, Pastor. • txr Quarterly Conference OF THE McCORMICK METHO DIST CHARGE TO BE HELD HERE JULY 24TH. Special Services At Pressly Memorial A. R. P. Church Doctor E. B. Kennedy oj Due West will preach in the Pressly Memorial A. R. P. Church of Mc Cormick, July 24th-27th, Thursday through Sabbath of next week. One service a day at 8 p. m. the first three evenings and two on the Sabbath, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The Lord’s Supper will be cele brated in connection with the Sabbath morning service, the meeting of the session for the reception of members preceding this service. Dr. Kennedy was reared in this section and has many relatives and friends here. All are invited. S. W. Reid, Minister. 1XT Doctor Carson At. Mt. Carmel The Third Quarterly Conference of the McCormick Charge, which includes the McCormick and Troy Methodist Churches, will be held in the community house here next Thursday evening, July 24th, at 7 o’clock. Rev. W. B. Garrett, District Superintendent, of the Greenwood District, will hold the business conference. A picnic lunch will be served. All officials and their wives are urged to attend. Doctor J. W. Carson of New berry will preach in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Mt. Carmel, Friday, Saturday and Sabbath of this week, 18th-20th inst. There will be two services a day, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Will be observed in con nection with the Sabbath morning service.. • The session will meet at 10:45 Sabbath morning for the reception of members. All are invited. S. W. Reid, Minister. txt County Council For Common Good Organized Here Miss Mary E. Frayser of Win- throp College met with a group of McCormick County women at the McCormick Methodist Church on Friday afternoon and organized a County Council For Common Good.” This group will meet and plan for measures for the common good of all citizens, particularly health, education, and legislation Every woman in the county is in vited to join this council. Mrs. C K. Epting and Mrs. C. H. Huguley are serving, temporarily, as di rectors. Number 7 Pomona Grange Meets Friday The McCormick County Pomona Grange will hold its quarterly meeting at the community house, Friday afternoon at four o’clock- A picnic lunch will be served at six o’clock. State and district guests are expected. All member* are urged to be present. X— ■■ State Short Course Broadcast Program During the State Short Course at Winthrop College from July 21- 25 at 4:45-5 each afternoon * broadcast will be given over WBT on the doings at the Short Course. Club women are especially urged to listen to these programs. Matilda Bell, Co. Home Dem. Agent. xx Postal Receipts Here Show Increase For Second Quarter The total receipts at the McCor mick post office for the second quarter of 1941 show an increase of $211.51 over the same period of 1940, according to Postmaster J. E. Bell. The figures for the second quarter of this year were $1,623.68. while those for the second quarter of 1940 were $1,412.17. Mrs. Dedie S. Stone, Of McBee, Dies Mrs. Dedie Stevens Stone, 70L died at her home at McBee Mon day afternoon at 6:30 o’clock after an illness of several months. Mrs. Stone was a member of the Bap tist church and was a woman of many lovely traits of character, which endeared her to a host of friends throughout the state. She was bom in Edgefield county m 1871, daughter of the late Martha, Johnson Stevens and "William T. Stevens. She is survived by tws daughters, Mrs. Stewart Jordan of Hamlet, N. C., and Mrs. James Norwood of McBee; two sisters; Mrs. Trecia McCain, McCormick, Mrs. Luke Culbreath, Evans, Ga, three brothers, Dr. P. W. Stevens, Barnwell, B. J. Stevens, Thomson. Ga., and Johnson Stevens of Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. J. C. Lawson, conducting the services. Inter ment was made in the McBee cemetery. X To The Volunteer Defense Force DEFENSE BOND Q. What is the price of a Defense Savings Bond? A. For the smallest Bond, vou pay $18.75. The Bond will increase in value in ten years to $25. For $75, you get a Bond which will increase to $100; other Bonds are in pro portion. • Q. What will the Government do with the money 1 pay foi my Bond? A. Your money will be put to work at once in the Nafiona Defense Program to protect the freedom and safety of th* United States, and of all its people everywhere. Note.—To purchase Defense Bonds and Stamp?, go to nearest post office or hank, or write for information to lr Treasurer of the United States, Washington, D. C. I have the enlistment records on hand, and I would appreciate if those men who volunteered for enlistment in the Home Defense force, would secure their blanks and fill them out in duplicate. Also get their physical examina tion and let me have these fillerf out forms as soon as possible” in order that we may be mustered in at an early date.. Both of our physi cians have kindly consented to ex amine these men free. And if yon will get your examination in the next day or two we will have x going organization in about ten days. Also we would like to have a few more enlistments. C. K. Epting. XX Funeral Yesterday For Miss Cora Moraine Funeral services for Miss Cora Moragne, 65, of Bordeaux, whn died Saturday, were conducted at the graveside in Old Willingtom cemetery yesterday afternoon by Rev. E. F. Gettys. She is survived by three broth ers, Jim and P. B. Moragne of Bordeaux, A. L. Moragne of Au gusta. Ga., and two sisters. Mtx. Alice Stanton of Florida, and Mn>. Miller Perryman of Lincolntcn, Ga_ J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. ' Ss '****~