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Fortieth Year
Established June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1941
WUHUKTON
Washington, D. C., July 28.—
(NWNS)—The period of sacrifice
for all of the people of the coun
try, about which countless speak
ers, including President Roosevelt,
have warned on numerous oc
casions, seems to be getting closer
to reality. It probably will be felt
first in our use of automobiles,
judging by two moves made last
week: a statement by the Office
of Production Management that
production of automobiles may
have to be curbed by as much as
50 per cent; a request by Secre
tary of Interior Ickes that the use
of gasoline be curbed by one-third
in 16 eastern states.
Furthermore, the dangers of price
inflation are becoming acute.
Food prices have risen 9 per cent
since February and Leon Hender
son, head of the Office of Price
Administration and Civilian Sup
ply, warns they may climb much
higher on many types of products
unless price controls are enforced.
Mr. Henderson also recommends
higher taxes and a campaign to
sell more defense bonds as needed
to help prevent inflation. His
theory is that prices go up because
people have more money to spend
and if they reinvest that money in
the government their demand for
luxury products will be decreased.
That, he believes, will prevent
drastic price increases.
Debate over the measure to ex
tend t the period of service of the
million men being trained under
the selective service act, although
hotly debated, has had the bless
ing of the majority of congress
men ever since the President sent
a message to congress and to the
people pointing out the necessity
period provided in the act was an
unfortunate provision which
misled many selectees, but that
the present emergency makes it
necessary to take advantage of
the clause in the act which pro
vides for extension of service.
That clause reads:
“Each man inducted . . . shall
serve for a training and service
period of 12 consecutive months,
unless sooner discharged, except
that wlRnever the congress has
declared the national interest is
imperiled, such 12-month period
may be extended by the President
to such time as may be necessary
in the interest of national de
fense.”
Gen. George C. Marshall, chief
of staff of the army, has pointed
cut that with 40 to 85 per cent of
most infantry divisions composed
of selectees, it would virtually
mean demoblizing the army to
send these men home at this time.
Most congressmen agree that it
would be rediculous practically to
disband the army at this time,
but & good many also have a feel
ing of guilt over breaking their
contract with the selectees, who
believed they would be sent home
after a year’s training. They know
that provisions in the law make
it possible to continue service be
cause of the emergency, but all
the same they feel many of the
million young men in service will
consider»that something has been
put over on them.
It is expected the men who are
over 28 years old may be sent
home in view of the more recent
measure defering service of men
in this age group. It is also be-
lieyed steps will be taken to in
sure jobs to the men in camp after
their service in the army is com
pleted.
The opposition to the property
seizure bill has been considerably
lessened by revisions in the meas
ure which limit seizures of proper
ty to property needed for the
manufactory of defense equip
ment and supplies. The measure,
for this extension. It is the gen- jin its revised form, also puts a
eral feeling here that the one-year time limit on the power of the
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Chain Scheme
Postmaster J. E. Bell, McCor
mick, announces that the post-
office department has issued a
warning against participation in
a chain-letter scheme that solicits
savings stamps, explaining that a
large number of such letters have
been in the mails.
A notice on the daily postal
bulletin -from Washington states
that sending of such matter
through the mails is in violation
of the postal fraud and lottery
statutes, and persons discovered
sending such matter will be re
quired to show cause why fraud
orders should not be issued against
them. Such orders prevent de
livery of any mail to persons a-
gainst whom they arc invoked.
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Revival Services To
Begin At Bethia
Church August 10
Beginning Sabbath morning,
August 10th, at 11 o’clock and
continuing for a period of 8 days,
Dr. L. I. Echols of Kings Mountain,
N. C., will conduct a revival meet
ing at Bethia Presbyterian church,
two services each day, the morn
ing service beginning at 10:45
a. m. and the evening service at
8 r>. m.
Dr. Echols has had a broad ex
perience in Home Mission work
throughout our South land, and it
will do you good to hear him in
this meeting. All neighboring
congregations of every denomina
tion are invited to join in with us
for this season of revival.
This meeting will continue for a
period of eight days beginning
with the 11 o’clock service Sabbath
morning, August 10th, and closing
with the evening service Sabbath
night, August 17th.
Horace D. Brown,
For Committee.
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Soul Prosperity
(By Rev. L. K. Simpson)
“Beloved, I pray * that in all
things thou mayest prosper afid
be in health, even as thy soul
prospereth.” 3 John 2.
John is here wishing the best
for his friend, Gaius. He loved
his friend and desired that he
should have the best. A good
man like John turns all of his
wishes into a prayer. “I pray that
in all things thou mayest prosper
and be in health, even as thy soul
prospereth.”
The apostle has two things in
mind for his friend, the prosperity
and the health of his soul. He
prays that his material prosperity
and his health of body shall be no
greater than that of fiis soul. He
places soul prosperity above and
beyond material prosperity. The
health of soul is more to be de
sired than health of body accord
ing to John’s conception. John
does not discount material pros
perity. It has its place in the
lives of men. But it is not to be
sought as an end in itself. Neith
er does he minimize health of
body. Surely i the Bible teaches
that men are to care for their
bodies. Failure to do so is a sin
against God. But the prosperity
and the health of the soul is the
thing of supreme importance. This
should be the first concern of all
men, that they may be prosperous
and healthy in their souls. “What
is a man profited if he gain the
whole world and lose his own
soul.” “Seek ye FIRST the king
dom of God and his righteous
ness.”
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FRIDAY and SATURDAY
August 1st and 2nd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. E. S. T.
Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. E. S. T.
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Y. P. D. Meets At
Troy August 1st
The Y. P. D. of the McCormick
and Plum Branch area are to hold
their union meeting at Troy
school auditorium next Friday
August first, beginning at
o’clock. Let all the leaguers en
deavor to be present.
MONDAY and TUESDAY
August 4th and 5th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. E. S. T.
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What is our conception of pros
perity? Where do we place the
emphasis? What is our prayer
for our friends? What is the par
ents’ desire for their children?
Apart from prosperity of soul
there can be no permanent pros
perity. Real happiness and true
prosperity is dependent upon the
prosperity of the soul. Without
Christianity there can be no per
manent progress and prosperity.
“Righteousness exhalteth a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any peo
ple.” The Ten Commandments,
the Sermon on the Mount and all
of the teachings of Jesus are to be
practiced in all our social and
business life. This is being recog
nized by thoughtful business men
in many walks of life. The presi
dent of the Argentine Republic
once asked Mr. Roger Babson, the
great statistician, why South
America with all of her natural
resources and advantages is so
far behind North America. Then
he answered his own question by
saying, “I have come to this con
clusion about it: South America
was settled by the Spanish who
came to South America in search
of GOLD, but North America was
settled by the Pilgrim Fathers who
went there in search of GOD.”
An official of one of the strong
est insurance companies in Amer
ica said, “Every loan we have
Evangelistic Services
At Troy
The Methodist and A. R. P
Churches of Troy are to hold &
union meeting of evangelistic
services beginning Monday evening
August 4th, at 8 o’clock.
The services of Rev. R. N.
Chambers of the Upper S. C. Con
ference have been secured for
this meeting.
The first service will be held in
the A. R. P. Church. Preaching
each day at 10:30 a. m. and 8:15
p. m., throughout the week, clos
ing August 10th.
The public is cordially invited
to attend each and every service.
W. M. Owings.
First Primary To Be
Held September 2nd
The State Executive Committee
ordered a primary to fill the
vacancy in the U. S. Senate, the
first primary to be held Sept. 2,
and the second primary, if neces
sary, to be held Sept. 16.
The enrollment books will not
be opened, but where a person has
become 21 years of age since the
last general election, he can apply
to circuit judge of his circuit for
an order to have his name en
rolled.
Candidates for U. S. Senate will
speak in the eleventh judicial cir
cuit at Saluda, Saturday, Aug. 16,
at 2 n. m.
J. A. TALBERT,
Chairman, McCormick County
Democratic Committee.
Number 9
Revival Services At
Gilgal Baptist Church
Start August 3rd
SUNDAY WILL BE HOME
COMING DAY.
whether on farms, city property,
or what not, is underwritten by
the church of Christ. If the
church fails, our loans are not
worth the paper they are written
on.” Let a nation neglect spiritual
things, prosperity of soul life, and
forsake the church, neglect God’s
Word, and all spiritual things and
her civilization will crumble to
dust. “Blessed is the nation whose
God is the Lord.”
May John’s prayer for Gaius be
our daily prayer for our loved ones
and friends: “I pray that in all
things thou mayest prosper and
be in health, even as thy soul
prospereth.” To this worthy and
noble end, may we magnify
Righteousness, may we not neglect
our daily devotions, prayer and
meditation on God’s Word, may
we not neglect the assembling of
ourselves for worship in the house
of God at the appointed times for
worship. A revival of spiritual
religion is our greatest need. Your
prayers for and your interest in
the revival services scheduled at
the McCormick Baptist church
August 10-17 with services daily
at ten o’clock A. M. and at eight
o’clock P. M. is most earnestly de
sired.
The annual series of revival
services of the Gilgal Baptist
Church will begin Sunday, August
third, and continue through Fri
day, August eighth. There will be
two services Sunday, with lunch
on church grounds, and one serv
ice each week day evening through
Friday. Services are scheduled to
begin at eleven thirty Sunday
morning; and the evening services
during the week will begin at eight
thirty. All times given are Eastern
Standard. You are cordially in
vited to attend every service.
In accordance with the annual
custom, Sunday, the first day of
the meeting, has been designated
as Home Coming Day. A special
invitation is extended to all for
mer members, and non resident
members to attend the Sunday
services. Dinner will be served on
the church grounds, and old
friends will surely enjoy meeting
and greeting one another again.
Visitors and friends of Gilgal,
which includes everyone, are also
most cordially invited to attend
our Sunday services. This also in
cludes a heart felt invitation to
each and every one to attend every
possible service of the meeting.
A. D. Croft,
Pastor.
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Rites Are Held For
Mrs. W. W. Beeks
DEFENSE
BOND
Quiz
ADMISSION: Adults. 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents;
Children 12 to 15, 15 cents
president to control private prop
erty. It provides that the govern
ment pay a fair price for any
property it seizes and directs the
government to sell the property
back to the original owner by
June 30. 1943.
Some congressmen fear the fact
that administration spokesmen in
the senate opposed including a
provision in the seizure measure
for a specific prohibition against
the seizure of any newspaper or
radio station, interpreting the op
position to such a prohibition as
mtimating the administration
might consider such seizures. But
most congressmen felt that such
a specific prohibition was un
necessary since it would take a
far-fetched interpretation of the
measure in its present form to
make the seizure of a radio sta
tion or newspaper possible.
A new problem arose on the la
bor front when the C.I.O. unit
which called a strike at the Air
Associates plant at Bendix, N. J.,
asked the President to seize the
olant “until such time as the com
pany decides to co-operate with
national defense and to comply
with the laws of the . United
States.”
The flare-up at the Bendix plant
came when the company dismiss
ed several union employees. The
company said the dismissals were
made because of decreased pro
duction caused by a shortage of
aluminum. The union claimed
they resulted from a C.I.O. victory
in a National Labor Relations
board election.
But the action of a union ask- rr. i r\ r i t c
mg the President to seize a plant purchase Defense LoncL and ..
Q. What is the reason for buying a Defense Bond?
A. To keep America free. To show your faith and pride in
your country. To warn foreign dictators that the United
States is the strongest country in the world,
Q. But if I do not have enough money to buy a Defense
Bond, what can I do? i
A. Buy Defense Postal Stamps, on sale almost everywhere.
Your post office, hank, department store or druggist ha-
them, or can get them for you, at 10 cents upward. Sav<
enough Stamps to exchange for a Defense Bond.
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie
Wardlaw Beeks were held at Ab
beville last Thursday afternoon
from the Baptist church conduc
ted by Rev. P. J. McLean, Jr.,
assisted by Rev. W. C. Kerr.
Burial was made at Long Cane.
Mrs. Beeks had been in a hos
pital in Chester for the past six
weeks. She suffered a broken leg
in a fall while on a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Bradley, at
Blackstock. A few days after
entering the hospital a stroke
further complicated her illness.
Mrs. Beeks was the widow of
J. D. Beeks, at one time cashier of
the bank of Cross Hill and a
wholesale merchant after going to
Abbeville to make his home. She
was the daughter of William
Wardlaw and Ida Miller Wardlaw,
both pioneer families of that sec
tion. Mrs. Beeks was 66 years of
age.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. J. D. McIntyre, of Rowland,
N. C., and Mrs. Arthur Bradley, of
Blackstock, and three grandchil
dren, Jane Wardlaw McIntyre and
Rene and Martha Bradley.
She was a life long member of
the Baptist church and a woman
of bright and vivacious manner.
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Treasurer of the United States, Washington, D. C.
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Some Confusion On
Cotton Marketing
Quota Penalty Rate
There has been some confusion
as to what the cotton marketing
ouota penalty rate will be under
the 1941-42 Cotton Marketing
Quota Program.
The Act of Congress which pro
vides for 85 per cent parity loan
on certain crops also provided
that the penalty rate for these
crops would be 50 per cent on the
basic loan rate for the crop.
As the basic loan rate has not
yet been announced by the Secre
tary of Agriculture, the rate of
penalty cannot be set, however, it
seems to be safe to assume the
1941-42 Cotton Marketing Quota
penalty on excess production of
cotton will be more than 6 cents
per lb. rather than 3 cents per lb.
as first announced.
Joe W. Everett, Jr.,
County Administrative officer.