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TBUB TO OUBflKLWB. OUB NK1GHB OKI, OUB COUNTRY AND OUB GOD. Fortieth Year Ertabliehed June 5,1902 McCOBMICK, S. C, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1941 Number 12 WAIHUKTOM Washington, D. C„ Aug. 18.— (NWNS)—A near panic among business men of the nation is apparent hf re as more and more of them contact their congress men and the Office of Production Management to find out what they can do to get the raw ma terials on which their businesses depend. Complaining that priorities for defense make it impossible for them to get materials for civilian products, they say they are being forced out of business. They also point out that they are forced to let their employees go and refer to “priority unemployment” as being a serious threat to the welfare of the people. Several branches of the govern ment are trying to solve this prob lem, but in many cases no solution is expected to be forthcoming. Ei ther these small manufacturing plants will have to find some de fense product they can make or will have to close up their shops. The small business men and their employees will be the first to suf fer from this state of affairs, but it will soon be felt by the con sumers when they find they can no longer buy many products which they want. The sacrifice of which President Roosevelt spoke last March is now closing in on us, it is apparent hei-e. Last March, the President said: “Whether you are a steel worker or a Stevedore, a machinist or a housewife, a farmer or a banker, a storekeeper or a manufacturer— to all of you it will mean sacrifice in behalf of your country and your liberties. Yes, you will feel the impact of this gigantic effort in your daily lives. You will feel it in a way that will cause you m&ny inconveniences.” To make our sacrifices as pain less as possible is the aim of all government departments, but it is going to call for co-operation on the part of the people and of bus iness by showing their willingness to go into new kinds of work, move their homes and take steps which involve risk rather than stability. Legislation is being pushed to control the domestic situation, with price fixing constituting the spear-head of this drive. When the President is given full power to fix prices he will undoubtedly delegate that power to Leon Hen derson’s Office of Price Adminis tration and Civilian Supply. Mr. Henderson is expected to call for volunteer fair price and fair rent committees in all communities and will fix ceiUngs on prices of all goods which would otherwise go on a price spree. The price fixing measure, under the present plan, will be enforced largely by the people, who will be given the right to sue for $50 or three times the value of their pur chase when they pay higher than the fixed price. If the purchaser doesn’t take legal action, the gov ernment itself will have the right to take action and impose a heavy fine. The administration has not ask ed for wage-freezing legislation, but many congressmen believe this is tied up so closely with price fixing that it will have to be en acted soon. Still the leading question, from the civilian^ and business stand point, is the question of the taxes which we will pay next year. It is quite certain that the man of small income will pay about three times what he paid last year, but the chigf subject of debate now is whether to tax those six million tax payers who were not taxed this year—who earn $750 to $800 ! if they are single and $1,500 to $2,000 if married. Over-shadowing all of our emer gency legislation is the question of i il i! I I ►1 1 FRIDAY and SATURDAY August 22nd and 23rd, 7:15 P. M. and 9:05 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JOEL McCREA—ELLEN DREW in ■\ “REACHING FOR THE SUN” Also Selected Short Subjects MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY August 25th and 26th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. SPENCER TRACY—MICKEY ROONEY m j- - n IT “MEN OF BOYS TOWN Also Selected Short Subjects S and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents Modoc News Cutting and stacking hay is the order of the day in our section at present. Mr. William E. Bussey of Au gusta and Mr. James W. Bussey from Camp Wheeler, Ga., spent the week end here with their father, Mr. E. F. Bussey. Master Walter Holson from Au gusta is spending the week here with his uncle, Mr. T. J. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson from Spartanburg were week end visitors here to the latter’s mother, Mrs. Mattie Key. Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Bussey were dinner guests Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. White. Mrs. B. M. Bussey spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Baldwin, in Wilmington, N. C. Mr. J. T. Clem from Moncks Comer spent the week end here with homefolks. Messrs. Henry Weaver Moss and Joe Cox from Lincolnton, Ga., in stalled an electric pump here Saturday for Mr. G. E. Dukes. Mr. Richard Key from Columbia was a week end visitor here to his mother, Mrs. Mattie Key. Miss Blanche McDaniel from Warm Springs is spending a week or so here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. McDaniel. Mr. Herman Bussey from Co lumbia spent the past week end here with homefolks. Mrs. Ella Holson and daughter, Miss Ella Holson, from Augusta, are spending the week here with the former’s mother, Mrs. Savan nah Stone. Mr. Benjamin Seigler from Fort Bragg, N. C., spent Mopday night here with his sister, Mrs. J. T. Clem. Mrs. Minnie Bussey is spending a few days this week with rela tives at Cold Springs. Messrs. Fred Bussey and T. J. Stone made a short business trip to Augusta on Tuesday of this week. . the true peril faced by this nation and the need for acting as if we are on the verge of war. Debate over extension of the service of selectees and National Guardsmen, beyond their required year of training, shows there is still a lot of anti-war sentiment in congress and a good deal of pressure by the people in many sections to keep out of any involvement in the war. Debate also shows the question of our war peril is still guided by party lines, the majority of Democrats holding to the poli cies of the administration and the majority of Republicans question ing all moves that seem to get us nearer to war. The people in the Eastern states are awaiting with keen interest the next move of Secretary Ickes to curb their use of gasoline. Pre liminary studies of the curfew on the sale of gasoline, under which motorists cannot buy gasoline after 7 p. m. show it to be rather ineffective. Advertising in bie city newspapers, urging the people not to waste gasoline, also has not had the effect it would have in smaller towns. In the cities, where people see taxis continuing to cruise on every street, the motoring public doesn’t seem to take such appeals seriously. It is expected that after Labor day rationing of gasoline may be gin. Meanwhile, many of those dealing with the problem feel that the curfew is at least being help ful in making motorists aware of the shortage of gasoline in the East. The hot weather in this city is ■jutting government officials under a severe strain, but there are few who are taking any time off. Members of congress, who used to enjoy long summer vacations, are now thankful for several three- day recesses, which they have been able to take this month. Notice To Home Defense Force Notice The undersigned men have vol unteered and qualified for mem bership in the S. C. Home Defense Force and are hereby notified to be at the community house Thurs day, August 28, 1941, at 8 o’clock Eastern Standard Time for the purpose of meeting Gen. James C. Dozier and being mustered into the first Regiment of the State Defense Force by Gen. Dozier: Bamhardt, Aubrey Cyril, Bentley, Edwin Perry, Bouknight, Mendel Alex, Bracknell, John William, Brown, Paul Robinson, Brown, William Clarence, Brown, Hugh Cook, Campbell, Gary Evans, Campbell, James Garland, Cheatham, Edwin Cox, Collier, Thomas Key, Covin, Edwin Walker, Cox, James Mcllwaine, Creswell, James Thomas, Creswell, William Marshall, Dendy, Robert Lites, Dorn, George Neal, Dowtin, Paul Jones, Drucker, Hyman, Dukes, Howard Lewis, Epting, Clyde Kibler, Faulkner, John Thomas, Faulkner, Robert Lee, Ferguson, William Harrison, Freeland, Hugh Manning, Freeland, Johnny Henry, Henderson, James Andrew, Holloway, James Bruce, Kennedy, David Wardlaw, Keown, James Alexander, King, Samuel Jones, Martin, Lee R., Mattison, James Frank, Miner, James Willie, McDowell, Edwin R., Pennal, Charles William, Roper, Palmer West, Shannon, James Williams, Sheppard, Jr., William Ellery, Sibert, Joseph Augustus, Spence, John Tatum, Strom, Preston, Sturkey, Oscar Lee, White, Fred Luther, White, Maurice Cheatham, Williams, Charles Lamar, Young, Charles Joseph. These men are making consider able sacrifice, to build and organ ize an adequate Home Defense Company, for the purpose of guarding against subversive ele ments, and protecting our homes against any major disorders that might visit this section during the period of national emergency. We know that we shall have the full cooperation of all the people, .heir goodwill and such aid that :S necessary to make Co. M, one of the most efficient units in the State. We desire the men listed, to be m time next Thursday night at 8 o’clock. Several matters of im portance will be discussed, and we would like each member of the company to express himself freely on matters. A light lunch will be served and we expect 100 per cent attendance. C. K. Epting, Capt., M. A. Bouknight, 1st Lt., O. L. Sturkey, 2nd Lt., Co. M, 1st Reg., S. C. D. F. Sullivan News County Game Warden D. M. Mc Grath states that he has dis tributed hunting licenses to the usual places of sale in the county. Mrs. J. T. Bailey and son, Ralph, of Johnston visited her sisters. Mrs. Minnie Winn and Janelle Winn, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Abrum Seigler and children of Belvedere spent Sat urday night with Mr. Cal. Seigler. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shuford and family returned Sunday from a delightful visit to Morganton and Spruce Pines, N. C. Miss Ethelyn Shuford remained up there for an extended visit, while Miss Betty Morris of Morganton returned to spend awhile with Miss Betty Carolyn Shuford. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn and Trula Winn and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corley and Miss Sabrina Timmerman recently enjoyed a delightful stay at Myrtle Beach. Messrs. Paul and Bill Winn spent Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Janelle Winn. Miss Emmie Winn is spending awhile with her aunt, Mrs. John Jordan, of Lexington Mr. Walter Culbreath and Miss Edna Tatum of Minturn, S. C., were spend the day guests of Mrs. J. E. Winn last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. LaGroon and three sons of Callison, Mrs. Janelle Winn, Mrs. Minnie Winn of Mc Cormick attended the Butler re union at Ware Shoals last week. Hash and picnic lunch were served. While returning home they visited Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Jordan of Greenwood. Misses Maggie Winn and Cora Moore of Asheville, N. C., stopped in this community Sunday after noon, while returning to Asheville, after joining Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn and Trula at Myrtle Beach last week. Mrs. J. T. Bailey and Mrs. Janelle Winn spent Thursday in the home of Mrs. Tandy B. Gil christ and Mrs. Virginia Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hughey of Columbia, Mrs. Leonard Drum monds of Langley and Mrs. Harold L Corley were spend the day guests of-Mrs. R. T. West, Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. Hughey and Mrs. Drummonds also spent Wed nesday night with Mrs. West. Miss Willie Nelle Winn returned home Saturday after spending six weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Rambo. of Kirksey. The Rehoboth W. M. S. met Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. J. E. Winn, with Mrs. Susie Winn and Mrs. Harold Corley assistant hostesses. Most of the members were present. The society was favored by a delightful talk rendered by Mrs. Hobson Byrd of Greenwood. Mrs. Tandy Cul breath and Mrs. Clyde Norman, formerly Miss Annie Mae Cul breath, were also present on this occasion. Another visitor was Mrs. J. T. Bailey. Miss Edith Mae Winn, nurse at State Park, Columbia, spent the week end with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seigler are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter, Connie Rachel Seigler. Master Bill Corley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Corley, recently underwent an operation at the Columbia Hospital. He has re turned home and is recuperating nicely. Mrs. Kate Mayson spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Mayson and family of Warrenville, and is at present visiting Miss Fannie Sullivan and brothers near Trenton, S. C. Friends of Mr. J. B. Morgan re gret to learri^ that it will be nec essary for him to return to the hospital for another operation. Mr. Morgan has been indisposed for some time due to a motorcycle accident. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Timmer man, Sabrina, William and Shel- den Timmerman of Trenton, were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Corley Sunday night. Friends of Mrs. R. D. Seiglei regret to learn of her recent ill ness and the necessity of an operation at Greenwood Hospital Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reames and family, and Mr. Eugene Reames spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reames. Recent visitors of Mrs. Janelle Winn were Mrs. Blanche Rambo, Misses Willie Mae Jordan, Ann Rambo of Kirksey; George E., Jane, Alice and Helen Chewning of Camden; Mrs. T. Bailey and son, Ralph, of Johnston; Mrs. Minnie Winn, Paul and Bill Winn of Plum Branch; Miss Thelma M. Gilchrist; Mr. Marion Jordan, Miss Ruby Mae and Roxie Cooper Jordan, Miss Mildred Smith of Greenwood and Miss Azilee May- son. Miss Irene Mayson has secured permanent work in McCellan’s Store at Abbeville. Of much interest to the people of this community was the an nouncement party in Greenwood last week of the engagement of Miss Marie Reames, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reames, to Mr. Homer Anderson of Greenwood. The wedding to be some time in August. Mr. Irvin Harrison of Columbia I was a recent visitor in this ccm- jinunity, just returning from a Mt. Carmel News Messrs. Billy Gilliam and Ed ward DuBose are in Columbia this week with Mr. Duckett on a road construction job. Mr. James Miller returned home Tuesday from an extended busi ness trip. Mr. and Mrs. Feaster Mauldin were guests of Mrs. Myrtle Maul din Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Lindley spent the week end in Bordeaux. Miss Louise Smith of Lincolnton was an attractive guest of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis last week. Miss Loree Adams of Walhalla is the attractive guest of Mrs. Smith. Dr. and Mrs. Payson White of Columbia are visitors of Miss Annie White this week. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer and Mr. Charles Bowyer of Anderson were- guests of Mrs. J. R. Tarrant Sab bath. Mrs. Tarrant accompanied 1 : them down to Walterboro where they will visit Mr. and Mrs. Otis Black for a few days. Mr. w. L. Miller of Greenwood: was a visitor here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Pettigrew,. Miss Jewel Wright and Mr. H. Pet tigrew spent the week end at Folly Beach and Myrtle Beach and also visited in N. C. Miss Jewel Wright has returned home from a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. Manning in Charleston. Mrs. Alex Mitchell and son, Wil liam, of Mt. Pleasant, left Friday night to return home. The many friends of Mrs. Mitchell were so glad and happy to see her again. Mr. and Mrs. James Hester and family, Flo and Jimmie, carried them home and stayed over for the week end visit. Misses Sallie T. Cade and Beffie Hester of Anderson were visitors here Friday night and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd of Greenville were guests of Mrs. J. W. Boyd Sabbath afternoon. x Brown Clan Reunion The annual reunion of Hie Brown Clan will be held at Long Cane A. R. P. Church Saturday, August 23, program beginning promptly at 10 o’clock forenoon. Dr. S. W. Reid of McCormick will deliver the annual sermon. There will be a basket and picnic dinner on the church grounds during the noon hour. All descendants of Mathew Brown, together with their friends, are invited and urged to be pres ent. May we expect you? Horace D. Brown, President. McCormick Public Schools To Open September 4th Announcement is made that the McCormick Public Schools will open on Thursday, September 4th, for the 1941-42 session. The law requires that all chil dren be vaccinated against small pox before they can attend school. Children who will become six years of age before January 1, 1942, may enter the first grade at the opening of the session. vacation in the mountains with Mrs. Harrison. Miss Minnie Lee Winn spent the' week end in the home of Mrs. L. M. Jordan of Greenwood. Miss Trula Winn and Mrs. R T. West witnessed the wedding of Miss Edith Hughey, and Mr. Red Barton, (Miss Hughey is the youngest daughter of Mr. John Hughey of North Augusta,) which occurred, Saturday, August 9th, at the home of her parents. Mr. J. J. Mayson returned to- the hospital in Columbia for ! treatment last Saturday. ! Mr. Wilbur Reames of Fort Jackson is spending several days with home folks. Mr. Edward Reames is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Julian Reames in Arkansas. . A