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TBUI TO OUBSKLYldC* OUB NK1GHBOBS, OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Fortieth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1941 Number 16 IM WUHINOOK Washington, D. C., Sept. 15.— 1NWNS)—Government circles here are still buzzing with talk about the charges of Martin Dies, chairman of the house committee on un- American activities, in which he accused Leon Henderson, head of the Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply, of commu nistic sympathies and affiliations. Mr. Henderson’s office has been given broad powers to fix prices and regulate the distribution of goods—powers which would not be given to the government ex cept for the emergency and the problems of the defense program. Many here recognize that the powers given to Mr. Henderson’s office, although necessary for the present, are basically opposed to our democratic way of living. Therefore any hint that the head of this office may have com munistic leanings, whether true or not, is frightening to those who already fear the control that this office has over business. In his charges Mr. Dies said: “Leon Henderson has surround ed himself with highly paid assistants who are, by their own public records, strangers to the American way. The committee of which I have the honor to be chairman has learned that com munists specialize in the penetra tion of government ager^cies wherever there is a lack of vigilance against their Trojan horse tactics. “I submit that the facts which I have presented herewith in the form of undisputed documents are enough to bring about the im mediate severance from the gov ernment’s payroll of Leon Hender son, Robert A. Brady, Tom Tip pett, Dewey H. Palmer, Mildred Edie Brady and E. J. Lever. “If and when these persons are removed from their respective po sitions, I shall be glad to co-oper ate with the administration in bringing to light similar facts concerning other employees of OPACS, to the end that this coun try may be defended against its enemies within as well as with out.” Henderson Denies It. Henderson has flatly denied he is a communist or would employ any communist. Many congressmen here believe that Mr. Dies’ charge will finally bring about a showdown on the rumors of communists in our gov ernment which have been heard periodically for several years. Many of the charges in the past have come from Mr. Dies’ office, but never before has he directly accused a man in a position as important as Mr. Henderson s, whom this column has referred to as ope of the toughest jobs in Washington. It is believed that the results of investigation of these charges will result in one of two things: (1) a clean-up of communistic sympa thizers in the government, or (2) a termination of Mr. Dies’ activi ties. In other words, if the charges should be found to have some foundation, Mr. Dies will have such strong backing of pub lic opinion that every charge he makes will be acted upon, but if the charges are found to be with out foundation, he will be con sidered merely an alarmist and no one will listen to him. The danger of anti-American activities in our government at a time when the government i" spending billions to preserve dem ocratic government at any cost is a danger which cannot be passed over lightly. The President has made it clear that 'we will go to war if necessary to preserve de mocracy and congress is in no mood to permit any threats to our form of government from within Begin Tax Saving Now. By the end of the month the UNOFFICIAL RETURNS OF PRIMARY IN COUNTY Complete unofficial returns of the second Democratic primary election held in McCormick County Tuesday in the race for U. S. Senate show the total vote for Johnston, 124, and Maybank, 442. The unofficial returns by precincts are given as follows: • Olin D. Johnston Burnet R. Maybank o Jz; X2 3 O .a s o O o S 16 128 £ £1 3 5 .a s >-i o U o E JD 3 U £S v C u, CQ £ 3 Ph 3 O o > CO AJ J-c cti frl X) 3 6 o O T3 O S 19| 11 69! 45 I I X! 3 c x CO *-■ C3 O 24| 7| 1 27 j 13) 10 3 ja o s: & x> 3 >> £ x: <u m XT 3 o £ o CQ W ■+J u, CD JD a ! si ir 0, 3) 17) 23| JD 3 O w C O •J XJ 3 O v u o CQ JO r—« CD m x> 3 H 0) 2 £ x* 3 co •O a 8 o o CO >> s: — o J3 3 5 X 3 aj V T3 O CQ X 3 £ 2 bo £ X 3 <u 3 o . I If I I 1| 61 1| 8| 2| 6 151 2 16 10! 171 25 21 x 3 6 JO bo £ 3 cc3 •4J o Maybank Elected ♦U. S. Senator 6| 124) I i 1| 442| 19,701 Visitors See Better Farm Train On Its First Week Clemson, Sept. 15.—With its first week’s attendance totaling 19,701 persons at 12 stops through Satur day, September 13, the Livestock and Better Farm Living Tram opened a statewide itinerary to display agricultural idef.s that are challenging to all beholders. The attendance for each stop during the first week was: Colum bia, 1810; Newberry, 1544; Clinton, 947; Spartanburg, 1203; Woodruff, 2113; Greenville, 1773; Fountain Inn, 1834; Laurens, 1288; Green wood, 2125; Anderson, 1560; Cal houn Falls, 1181, McCormick, 2322. “It is indicative of widespread interest and encouraging to our efforts for better farming practices that these great throngs of visitors crowded the eight cars of the Bet ter Farm Living Train on its first week’s run,” says D. W. Watkins, director of the Clemson College Extension Service, which is oper ating the traveling agricultural exhibit in cooperation with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. X Funeral Yesterday In Augusta For Dr. G. A. Traylor Funeral services for Dr. George A. Traylor, 61, prominent Augusta physician, who died of a heart at tack at the residence, 2311 Kings Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Ed munds had been to Due West to enter her daughter, Miss Elsie Edmunds, in Erskine College. Mrs. Ida Black and Mrs. Roy Edmunds were visitors in Green wood Monday afternoon. Mr. James Miller has returned home from an extended business trip. On Wednesday afternoon, Sep- Way, Augusta, Ga., Monday after- T noon at 6 o’clock, were conducted , tember 10t *L Miss Lura Jean Wat- at the residence yesterday morn- son entertained with a pre-nuptial ing at 10:30 o’clock. The Rev. R. P art y in honor of a beloved colle S e friend, Miss Carol Fortson, only daughter of Mrs. Mae Covin Fort- son, and the late Mr. Benjamin Fortson, whose marriage to Mr. George Cunningham of Bruns wick, Ga., will take place in the Methodist church in Lincolnton, Ga., Sept. 20th, at 5 o’clock, p. m Miss Watson’s lovely home was made even more attractive by HOLLYWOOD THEATRE * McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY September 19th and 20th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. WALLACE BEERY LIONEL BARRYMORE in “THE BAD MAN r Also A Cartoon “Svmphony In Snow and Selected Short Subjects MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 20 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY September 22nd and 23rd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. RICHARD CARLSON LUCILLE BALL in “TOO MANY GIRLS' * Also A Walt Disney Cartoon [ > “Little Whilrwind” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ■‘T' 1 ADMISSION: Adults, 25 cents; Children up to 12, 10 cents; Children 12 to 15, 15 cents Mr. R. N. Edmunds First To Pay Taxes Mr. R. N. Edmunds of Parksville has the distinction of being the first man in the county to pay 1941 taxes which he paid on Mon day, the day the books opened for this year. new tax bill will become law and the people of this country will be gin paying the largest taxes they have ever paid. It is expected that the bill will be rushed through since pressure is being brought on congress by the people to let them know right now what their tax payments are going to be next year. With income tax payments due in six months, it is obvious that some people are going to have difficulty in making their payment unless they start saving for it now. And most people, con gressmen say, are postponing put ting money aside for taxes until they know just how much the taxes will be. The Treasury de partment, in working out its plans for the coming year, is also anxious to know as soon as possi ble just how much revenue it can expect to get from taxes. The President’s request for ad ditional billions of dollars to be added to the previous seven bil lion voted for lend-lease aid gives the treasury new financing prob lems and it is expected that in addition to extra taxes more pres sure will be put on the public to buy defense bonds and stamps. The sale of defense bonds now totals about one billion dollars, which the treasury department considers satisfactory in view of the fact that sales have not been pushed to the extent the Liberty bonds were in the last war. It is believed that several billion more in sales could be made if a well- directed campaign is started to arouse the public to buy them. Sales already have been con siderably stimulated by making stamps available in all retail stores and many of the stores have de- voted part of their advertising to pushing the sale of stamps. Paul Caudill, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated and in terment followed in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. Henry Michel, Dr. Henry C. Mealing, St. Julian Cullum, James Andrews, W. H. Lanier, James Patterson, Dr. H. P. Harlel, Dr. S. J. Lewis and Joseph C. Fargo. Dr. Traylor had retired from flowers > etc - and the cordial active practice of his profession ba PPy greeting extended each after a distinguished career which ^est assured them of a pleasant saw him occupy several positions time - During .the hour, the guests of importance in the state and i were hemming, tea towels which Southern Medical associations. He ! v;ere Presented to the bride-elect, was on the faculty of the Univer- also a ver y P rett y linen towel was sity of Georgia College of Medi- Presented to the bride-to-be by cine in Augusta. He was a mem- ; her cbarmin g hostess, ber of the First Baptist church. Delicious refreshments of chick- Dr. Traylor was a son of the en salad sandwiches and iced tea late Dr. O. A. Traylor and Mrs. 1 were served b y the hostess assisted Mamie Patterson Traylor of Me- by ^hss Virginia Watson. Cormick. He is survived by his I Among those present were Mrs. wife, Mrs. Louise Both well Traylor. Hun ter McKinney, Mrs. L. j.» and one son, James Bothwell ! Hes ter, Mrs. Ben Hester, Mrs. D. J. Traylor, of Augusta. McAllister, Mrs. Cecil Gilliam. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. J. D. Cade, Miss Julia Cade, Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin, Mrs. George Peel of Anderson, S. C., Mrs. Clara Majette and Miss Virginia Majette Mr. Sammie Todd has been on of Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Ben Fort- Governor Burnet R. Maybank was nominated United States sen ator in Tuesday’s primary by a large majority over former Gov ernor Olin D. Johnston. Reports yestefday indicated that more than 158,00 votes were cast, some 30,000 more than in the first pri mary, and that the governor' led’ his opponent by more than 21,000 votes. As the result of his election, the governor will resign as chief executive and Lieut. Governor Emile B. Harley, of Barnwell, will be sworn in to complete his term of office. Advisors Named For S. C. Frosh Mt. Carmel News our sick list about a week, but we are glad to say he is very much better. We hope he will soon be able to resume his school work. Dr. Davis of Charleston Medical College was an interesting guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Watson Tuesday night. son, mother of the bride-to-be. and Miss Carol Fortson. Misses Virginia Majette and Lura Jean Watson will be brides maids in the wedding. It was a very pleasant party and all Miss Fortson’s host of friends wish for the happy couple a long life of At St. Paul Methodist Church, October 12th Prof. George McCelvey of York j happiness, usefulness and pros- was a recent guest of Senator and perity. Mrs. L. L. Hester. x Mrs. Clara Majette, Misses Vir-1 _ ginia Majette and Lura Jean Wat- HoillC Goilllllg Dciy son were shopping in Augusta last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Russell of At lanta were visitors here a short while Sabbath. Mrs. W. B. Sharp of Fort- Ben- ning spent the night with her mother and sister, Mrs. J. D. Cade and Miss Julia Cade. Mr. Neil Merritt of Washington, Ga., was a business visitor here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott of Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. George Hemminger of Willington were visitors here Sunday afternoon and worshiped at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Lane Smith left last Friday to return to her work at Brenau College, Gainsville, Ga. Dr. S. W. Reid of McCormick was a visitor here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Feaster Mauldin of McCormick spent Saturday night with Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin. Mr. L. L. Hester, Jr., leaves Fri day to enter the Medical College in Charleston, S. C. Columbia, Sept. 10.—Jimmy Bell of McCormick, S. C., Marianne Marscher and Mary Frances Polk of Beaufort are among 31 upper classmen of the University of South Carolina who have been selected as advisors to the new students entering the University this fall. From 20 to 30 Freshmen will be assigned to each of these students advisors for counselling on prob lems which confront them. Each advisor will conduct a series of conferences with his or her group and will hold personal interviews with each Freshman. All student advisors are special ly trained and carefully selected. Temperance And Law Enforcement Commit tee To Meet Sept. 22 The McCormick County Com mittee on Temperance and Law Enforcement will meet in the 1 mayor’s office in the City Hail next Monday evening, 22 inst., at 8 o’clock, (EST). Some important matters are to come up and a full attendance is desired. S. W. Reid, Secretary. ixt < Sullivan News St. Paul Methodist Church, Plum Branch, will observe Home Com ing Day, Sunday, October 12. An address will be given by Dr. D. W. Daniel of Clemson College. All former members are most cordial ly invited to be our guests on that day. A picnic dinner will be served. Mrs. William M. Freeland, Chairman of Committee. txt Mass Meeting Of Farmers To Be Held Monday Morning A mass meeting of McCormick County farmers will be held at the County Court House Monday, Sep tember 22nd, at 10:00 A. M., E. S. T. The purpose of this meet- Quite a number of people, both i n g i s to discuss conditions in Tic- white and colored, from here went Cormick County that have been : to Calhoun Falls and McCormick caused by the poor crop condition to see the Livestock and Better that we are now experiencing. Ail Farm Living Train Saturday. fanners are urged to attend this Mrs. Roy Edmunds of Laurens meeting, was a visitor of Mrs. Ida Black McCormick County Delegation. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Wayland, Mrs. Minnie Winn, Paul and Bill Winn spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn. Mrs. J. E. Winn, Hazel and Jack Winn spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Morgan and Mrs. Bob West. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and family went to McCormick Satur day afternoon to see the Better Farm Living Train. There were 2,322 people there at that time. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Wayland were dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Janelle Winn Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory of Green wood visited Mr. and Mrs. E. O. LaGroon Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Butler and family of Ware Shoals visited Mrs. Gussie Winn of Pittsburg last week. Mrs. Fannie Reynolds, Miss Tebreaz Reynolds, and Mr. W. W. Mavson, Sr., spent the week end with Mrs. Lena Bryan at Vamville. Mr. and Mrs. James Mayson and family were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Talbert of Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. O. LaGroon and family. Friends of Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist, Mrs. Minnie Winn and Mr. Clyde Corley are extremely sorry to hear of their being ill. Mrs. Gilchrist is ill at home, also Mrs. Winn. Mr. Corley is at the University Hos pital, Augusta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Red Barton, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughey and J. D. Hughey of North Augusta, Miss Trula Winn and Mr. Cal Seigler were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West Thursday night. We must arm ourselves against the forces of evil and destruction. You can help by buying Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps regu larly. -Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps*