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\ ( TBUB TO OUBflKLYlflB, OUB NXIOHLBOBA, OUB COUNTBT AMD OUB GOD* ( Fortieth Year Ertabluhed June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1941 Number 21 Washington, D, C~, Oct. 20.— (NWNS)—Following the invasion of Russia by Germany it was be lieved here that strikes in defense industries, many of which were inspired by Communist groups, would come to a quick end. The fall-off in strikes immediately fol lowing the invasion bore out that belief—but recently new strikes have flared up in so many places that they are imperiling defense production perhaps more than at any time since our emergency program began. Government officials here, whose Job it is to keep an accurate record of the pulse of public opinion, are plainly worried over the reaction to these strikes which have been headlined in the daily newspapers and on the radio as stopping defense production. These include such strikes as the one in the Spicer plant in Toledo, Ohio,' which makes 70 per cent of trans missions for army tanks; the month-long strike at Calco Chem ical in New Jersey, which would have halted operations in the en tire rubber industry if the men hadn’t finally agreed to go back to work pending a settlement; and the Robins Dry Dock strike which stopped work on 17 ships urgently needed by the navy. Officials in the Office of Pro duction Management, who are responsible fpr keeping the de fense program going at top speed, fear that each-strike of this kind weakens public morale. There are many in Washington, including members of the Presi dent’s cabinet, who favor an im mediate declaration of war against Germany as the only sure way to get our defense program into high gear. If we were actually at war | the government -would undoubted ly take action to prevent strikes, but it is difficult for most people to understand why such action cannot be taken without being in a state of war. It is clear that many labor groups are taking the attitude that they will “get while the getting is good,” which means they will probably continue to im pede defense production if neces sary, to serve their own ends, until the government puts a stop to it. But when the public has clearly expressed its approval of stopping all strikes by law if necessary, it is hard to understand why the President and congress hold back so against taking such action. The President, has urged labor groups to use all of the mediation machinery of the government before resorting to strikes and even William Green, A. P. of L. president, has called upon every member of the federation to “stay on the job and keep defense pro duction going at full blast until the enemies of America are soundly defeated.” But these pleas for voluntary co-operation seem to fall on deaf ears. Even the Daily Worker, Commu nist newspaper which had here tofore favored strikes backed by Communists, has urged labor to stay on the job. In an editorial that newspaper said: “Anything that interferes with production of needed war supplies can only help Hitler and weaken the defense of the United States.” Many congressmen feel that freezing of wages, coupled with freezing of prices, is the logical answer to the situation, but most of them are unwilling to take the lead in pushing such measures. More and more in informed quar ters here we hear the view that a declaration of war will be sought, rather than remedial legislation, as the only satisfactory method of getting immediate action to re move the monkey-wrenches from our defense machinery. Congress continues to show no hesitation in voting unlimited ap propriations for defense produc- HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY # October 24th and 25th, 7:00 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. LIONEL BARRYMORE—LEW AYERS LARAINE DAY in 66' ‘The People vs. Dr. Kildare' Also Selected Short Subjects MATINEE SATURDAY 3:30 P. M. Adults 22 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY October 27th and 28th, 7:00 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. MADELEINE CARROLL—FRED MacMURRAY m “ONE NIGHT IN LISBON Also Selected Short Subjects and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents: Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. vMmm A Mother Praises School Lunch Home Coming Day At St. Paul’s Church, Plum Branch Crop And Feed Loans For 1942 Now Available Report Of The Buf falo Home Dem. Club For 1940-41 Speaking as the mother of two boys who have enjoyed the school lunch since its beginning, I think ■t’s wonderful. The fact that my children have a well planned, well cooked and attractively served hot lunch at the noon hour during the school days seems too good to be true. But it is. As a child, I carried a cold lunch to school. I dreamed then of a day when all the chil dren might sit together and eat good, hot food at school. Later, as a teacher, I realized more the need of it. A visit to the McCormick grammar school dur ing the noon hour brings the realization of that dream. This plan has worked so well and beneficially at the grammar school that every effort possible is being made to soon start it at the high school. Won’t you par ents cooperate with the school authorities and those serving, in making this project as successful as the one at the grammar school? There will be a small cost per child, but on the average the chil dren, have heretofore spent more for candy and nicknacks, than the lunch will cost. If you are skepti cal about the benefits of the school lunch just visit one of the schools where it is being served. Join hands in trying to improve the health, happiness and effi ciency of our 6hildren by signing up your child today! X Card Of Thanks We wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to our friends, neighbors and loved ones far and near for their many, many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and at the death of our dear father, Grover C. McDaniel. MDur hearts are fill ed with gratitude when we think of the many good friends and rel atives who were so thoughtful. May God bless you all. His Children. tion, its pussyfoot attitude being confined to legislation which would antagonize groups of voters, such as the large labor vote. The house passed the second lease- lend bill, amounting to about $6,- 003,000,000, by an. overwhelming vote of 328 to 67. This, incidentally, is the first major bill passed by the house since the beginning of the emer gency, in which the vote has broken through party lines. For the first time, the Republican^ lined up with the Democrats in supporting an administration- sponsored bill, even on favoring aid to Russia which was expected to be a bitterly debated subject, it is hoped in Washington that this vote indicates a greater unity Tt congress and that “party” will play less of a part in future legis lation. The order issued by the Supply- Priorities and Allocation board curbing both public and private ••onstruction throughout the United States, came as a surprise o most of Washington and is causing major problems. Esti mates of the number of people who will lose their means of live- ’ihood as a result of this move range from 800,000 to 3,000,000 but whatever the exact figure, it is clear that a termination on con struction will have serious reper cussions throughout the country. The SPAB order ends all build ing which is not for defense pur poses or which uses any appre ciable amount of metals needed for defense industries. Just how far this will go in stopping build ing of private homes has not been finally determined, but it will definitely interrupt programs of building of schools, post offices, apartment houses, bridges, roads, etc. And it is expected that it will seriously interfere with home development programs except in areas where small homes are urgently needed to house defense workers. St. Paul’s Methodist Church at Plum Branch observed its first Home Coming Day on Sunday, Oct. 12, 1941. After the Sunday School hour, the devotional was given by the pastor. Rev. Foster Speer. The church history was presented by Mr. T. K. Collier, who gave special recognition to the founders, - and the oldest • living members of this church. Miss Louise Bracknell sang as an offertory, “I shall not pass this way again”. Following this, Dr. D. W. Daniel of Clemson College, in his inimitable style, gave the address of the day. He chose as his subject, “What Am I Worth To My Country?” This was especially appropriate, and was entertaining as well as inspirational. At the conclusion of the address, Mrs. G. W. Collier of Florence re sponded in behalf of the visitors. The program was fittingly closed with the use of “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”. Dinner was served in the grove at the rear of the church. Instead of a formal program for the after noon every one remained on the grounds and enjoyed several hours of reunion and fellowship. Among the visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holleman and family, Winston-Salem, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Collier and Miss Frances Collier, Florence, S. C.; Mrs. Purdy Altman, Gallivants Ferry, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wideman, Pee Dee, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Marion Adams and children. North Augusta; Mrs. Cecil Hopkins and children, Mrs. Frances Craw ford, Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Ridie- hoover and Theodore Ridlehoover. Augusta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Chandler, and son, Misses Cornelia Freeland, Annie Humphreys, Rock Hill; Miss Catherine Wells and Charles Wells, Piedmont College; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Connell. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Culbreath, Aiken; Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holroyd, Mrs. Golding, Mrs. Carrie Langley and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Bowie, Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rearden, Edgefield; Mr. and Mrs. Schwu- chow,^ Charleston; Mrs. A. T. Moore, Ridgeway; Miss Jane Bracknell, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. James Gibert, Woodruff; Mrs. Esmond Deal, Mr. John Walls, Mr. and Mrs. James Hamlin, Spartanburg; Mrs. Janie B. Stewart, Clinton; Mrs. Klugh Connor and children, Union; Mr. Lester Wideman, Wray, Ga.; Mr. Eddie Wideman, Denton, Georgia, and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Benfield, York. T Navy Day Proclama tion, October 27, 1941 Whereas, on October 27, 1941, will be celebrated, under the aus pices of the Navy League of the United States, the 166th anniver sary of the American Navy, and Whereas, upon this important protective arm of the Service ha.s fallen the responsibility of serv ing as our first line of national defense, and Whereas, we, as a people have now entered into a program of naval expansion which will assure us not only protection from hos tile invasion, but guarantee the freedom of the seas so necessary to our peace and prosperity, Therefore, I, T. J. Sibert, as Mayor of McCormick, South Car olina, and Navy Day Chairman of this community do call upon the public-spirited people thereof to give due regard to the celebration of the 166th anniversary of cur navy, on Navy Day, October 27, and that the churches, schools, patriotic organizations, and serv ice clubs honor the United States Navy by including in their re spective programs mention of this important arm of our defense. Emergency crop and feed loans for 1942 are now available to farmers in McCormick County, and applications for these loans are now being received at City Hall by Mr. James M. Baker, Jr., field supervisor, of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Section of the Farm Credit Administration. This early opening of the loan program in McCormick County is part of a plan recently announced by the Farm Credit Administra tion, whereby emergency crop and feed loans are being made avail able immediately in all areas where farming conditions are seriously affected this year by abnormally low crop yields. These loans will be made as in the past to farmers whose cash requirements are relatively small and who are unable to obtain from other sources including pro duction credit associations loans in amounts sufficient to meet their needs. As in former years, the loans will be made to meet the appli cant’s necessary cash needs in preparing for and producing his 1942 crops, or in purchasing or producing feed for his livestock. Mr. Baker pointed out that eligi ble farmers desiring to do so might apply now for loans to take care of their crop production needs for the entire 1942 season. Loans may include immediate advances to the borrower to meet his cash requirements this fall, such as for the planting of grain crops. Mr. Baker also said that the balance of the approved a- mount of the loan will be dis bursed when the borrower needs it-to finance his spring crops. In - terest at the rate of 4 per cent will be charged only during the period the borrower actually has the use of the funds. Farmers who obtained loans for the production of cash crops are required to give as security a first lien on the crops financed, or, in the case of loans for the purchase or production of feed for livestock, a first lien on the livestock to be fed. Office open only from 1 P. M. to 5 P. M. each day. x — Judge Thurmond To Speak To Baraca Class Hon. J. Strom Thurmond of Edgefield will address the Baraca Class Sunday a. m. at 10 o’clock, in the Baptist Church. His subject will be “citizenship”. Arrange ments are being made to care for a large attendance. I want to urge every member of the class to be present. Visitors will receive a cordial welcome. Judge Thurmond is one of the outstanding speakers of the state, and I am sure all those having the privilege of hearing him will not only enjoy his address but will be benefitted by it. C. K. Epting, Pres. xx Card Of Thanks May we with love and gratitude, express through these columns, our thanks and appreciation for the love and kindness shown us at the death of our beloved husband and father, by our many relatives and friends, also for the beautiful floral offerings. May heaven's choicest blessings rest upon each one. Mrs. Samuel L. Long, And Son. x Home Guardsmen You are hereby urged to be present at drill Friday night at 7:30 instead of Thursday night, as heretofore. Rifles will be issued and probably uniforms will be issued. I want every man present. C. K. Epting, Capt., Co. M, S. C. D. F. The Buffalo H. D. Club has held 10 meetings. We had an av erage attendance of 7 members, filled out reports sent us and car ried out many practices. Ehch chairman, has done her part fully. As you go along the highway you will notice that the cemetery fence has been painted, costing the club, $16.50, a granite plate with 1940 has been purchased to be placed opposite the bronze plate. at the entrance, costing $4.00. Another piano was bought for our church as the result of our excellent club and community work at the price of $90.00, and the church presented the old piano to our club or community house, value $50.00. Song books were purchased for the church at $8.50. One of our members at tended the short course at Win- throp with the club paying her expenses of $6.00 and one member attended the district meeting in Orangeburg recently, as well as our Council Pres., who is a mem ber of our club was at Winthrop for the Short Course. We have $25 in the treasury with all debts paid, and as you will recall that we mentioned at Willington a year ago that we had begun a movement to build a colored school house in our community, a very much needed building. The funds were raised by us, and the building was completed in April by the N. Y. A. furnishing the labor and the cost of the two-room school house painted and covered with galvanized roofing, was $350.- 00, so drive by and take a look. Our church grounds have been divided among the club members and each is responsible for a bed of flowers to add living beauty; shrubbery was also set out and the grounds worked or layed off by the N. Y. A. at our request at the new school building. Don’t think that we have for gotten the “Better Farm Living” for we have canned 1203 quarts of fruit and vegetables, have our gardens, and many pounds of cured meat. We have also at tended meetings held pertaining to the “Better Farm Program.” We have helped to cut, make and label bundles for Britain, thereby doing our bit. Many of us went through the Clemson train while in McCormick, and as you know more people saw it here than at any stop, up to that time, and “Seeing is BeUeving.” The grand total that has been sponsored by the club is $530.00. with $25 in the treasury, and all accounts paid in full. So all in all we feel that our community has benefited in many ways by the efforts of this club. Reporter. -xx Rev. And Mrs. Bramb- lett To Be At Holi ness Church Here Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Bramblett ,vill be at the McCormick Pente costal Holiness Church, Oct. 25th and 26th. Mr. Bramblett wants to meet all his friends that he used to know and he invites the public to meet him there Satur day night and Sunday. The Ladies Quartet from South Greenwood will be here for Special Music and Singing Saturday night and Sunday. The public is invited to attend the services and enjoy the preach ing and singing. 1X1 Card Of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their many deeds of kindness and their sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our father. J. W. Long, also to express our appreciation for the lovely floral offerings. W. K. Long, W. P. Long. J. F. Long.