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TBUI TO OUBfKLYHB, OtTV NUGHBOXS, OUB COUNTBY AMD OUB GOD. T% Fortieth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THUB SDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1941 Number 24 WASHINGTON Washington. D. .C., Nov. 10.— (NWNS)—^Following the recent sinking of the United States de stroyer Reuben James, President Roosevelt clarified this nation’s policy toward Germany by stating that he saw no* reason why the sinking would affect America’s foreign policy or its diplomatic relations with Germany. His statement was interpreted to mean: We will continue to use our navy as much as necessary to protect goods and munitions being shipped toEngland and Russia; in the performance of this duty it is inevitable that some of our naval vessels will come in contact with the enemy and shooting will take place; there is no advantage in breaking off diplomatic rela tions with Germany; our im mediate job is to see that the sea- lanes are kept open and safe and we are in the war to the extent that is necessary to perform that task. The inference by the President that he expects some of our ships will be shot at in carrying out the duty which has been assigned to them, is the first ^ime he has ad mitted the inevitableness of such attacks. There are many here | supports this pending action on who believe his present calmer at- the old shallow, transparent, ex point. Now, if the President, congress and the public all accept the fact that our ships are going to be shot at in our undeclared sea war, we can go on from there to de termine if that is a reason for backwatering or for making a stronger sea offensive to drive off the enemy. There is little doubt that the majority in congress now favor an all-out sea war against Ger many. The long senate debate on the junking of the neutrality act was actually a debate on war—and al though the revision bill didn’t call for a declaration of war, it is ob vious, when viewed in the light of the President’s recent “shoot on sight” and “pull our own oar” statements, that war was the issue. This was admirably expressed by Senator Vandenberg, in a speech applauded even by his opponents, when he said: “I can understand the view point which is ready to accept, and which even feels, with deep conviction, that for the sake of our own defense we are not hastening fast enough to the “all- out” battle-line. I can under stand how such a viewpoint will support the pending resolution in the most belligerent form into which it can be put—and the senate committee itself has all but sounded the battle charge. Logic and consistency and war thus fall into lock step. But I cannot understand the viewpoint which J. Middleton Rich, 1 John W. Covin, Of Meriwether, Dies Of Mt. Carmel, Dies J. Middleton Rich, 59, postmas- I Mt. Carmel, Nov. 12.—Mr. John ter at Meriwether, died in the Walter Covin was carried to the Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta, Anderson County Hospital last Ga., at 12:30 o’clock Monday af- Wednesday critically ill with ternoon following an illness of 11 pneumonia and possibly compli- weeks. cations. All that medical science Funeral services were conducted could offer was tried by skillful at Asbury Methodist Church, Meri- physicians and faithful nurses, wether, by his pastor, Rev. Foster but in vain, he died Monday after- Speer, at 11 o’clock yesterday noon at 4:30 o’clock, morning. Interment' was in the Mr. Covin was the youngest son church cemetery. x of the late Mr. James Louis Covin He is survived by his widow, and Mrs. Rachel Shanks Covin Mrs. Leslie C. Rich, one daughter, and was 65 years old. In early Mrs. William Ryan, Meriwether; life he united with the Associate two sons, J.' M. Rich, Jr., U. S. Reformed Presbyterian Church Army, Fort Jackson,, and Louis here and has always been true to Rich, Meriwether; five sisters, his church and his Lord. Mrs. W. H. Ryan and Mrs. J. J. Funeral service was conducted Minarik, Meriwether, Miss May in the A. R. P. Church by the pas- Belle Rich and Mrs. Frances tor, Dr. S. W. Reid, assisted by Dr. Groom, Augusta, Ga./ and Mrs. Nabors of Greenville and Rev. H. E Oliver Pearson, Greenville; Pressly of Anderson, at 11 o’clock and two brothers, Louis C. Rich, this morning and interment fol- Meriwether, and Wadley Rich, lowed in the Mt. Carmel cemetery. Spartanburg. Active pallbearers were Messrs. Pallbearers were W. E. Keller, Ben and Francis Fortson, Hunter W. J. Hines, John Ryan, J. G. Me- McKinney, George Lindley and D. Kie, George Cooper and C. L. j. McAllister; honorary, Messrs. Bridges. Bradley Morrah, Calhoun Harris, J. S. Strom, funeral director, j w. A. Scott, D. W. Harling, Will in charge. Sullivan News -X- Y. W. A. Holds Meet ing At The Home titude will tend to create the unity of opinion which he has been seeking. Ever since the first American warship was shot at the Presi dent has aagslly declared each at tack to be a totally unwarranted act of piracy. But when, in each case, it was later shown that our ships were protecting English ships or attacking submarines themselves, the public has taken a “what can you expect?” view- plqded theory that we are once more striving to keep out of active war when we thus drive straight ahead into the bloody heart of it.” • * Opposition to revision of the neutrality law, and hence to war, came from three groups: (1) the isolationists, who think there is no need for us to enter into this war; (2) the anti-New Dealers,, who oppose the whole philosophy of the President; and (3) a group Hester and Billy Miller. Surviving Mr. Covin are five sisters, Mrs. Clara Majette, Pensa cola, Fla., Mrs. Ben Fortson, Lin- colnton, Ga., Mrs.. George Peel. Anderson, Misses Lennie and Eliza Of Mrs. W. J. Talbert | Covin ' Mt - Carme1 ' and °" e brother, Mr. Clarence Covin, Carmel. For the October meeting, Mrs. I McDougal & Johnston, funeral W. J. Talbert invited the members directors, in charge, of the local Y. W. A. to meet with xx- her. The meeting was held at her JVCodioC JNcWS lovely home at 8:00 o’clock on Monday night, October 27th. The HOLLVMD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY November 14th and 15th, 7 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JANE WITHERS NANCY KELLY in 6^ VERY YOUNG LADY’ Also Selected Short Subjects Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax % MONDAY and TUESDAY November 17th and 18th, 7 P. M. and 9 P. M. DON AMECHE BETTY GRABLE • m “MOON OVER MIAMI (Technicolor) Also A Popeye Cartoon “Where He Goes” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents: Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. Well, a few hogs were killed enlightening program was begun, here a few days ago. Well, now is after the singing of the Y. W. A. a fi ne tj me t 0 kill. Song, “Oh Zion-Haste,” by a very Mr. Henry J. Bussey from Bish- interesting devotional conducted opville spent the past few days by Miss Marie Sharpton. The here with his father, Mr. E. F. members were given a passage of Bussey. scripture to read and letters for Mr. Jesse Reese from Greer which the passage stood were spent the week end here with his pinned on a blank poster. When mo ther, Mrs. Roselind Reese completed the poster read “Read Mr> F> M Bussey and Mr. Kirk The Bible” in huge letters, after white made a short visit to Au- which Mrs. D. C. Talbert led in g US ta Saturday evening, prayer. * * Miss Eunice McDaniel and Miss The .'inspiring missionary pro- Sarah Howie were dinner guests gram was based on “The Two Sunday to Misses Lucy and Rosalie Americas” and connecting talks Bussey. were brought by Misses Sara Tay- Rev G P Lanier fUled his reg- lor, Elma Holsonback, Mrs. G. N. ui a r appointment here Sunday Dorn, Mrs. T. J. Sibert, Jr., and morning, delivering a very able Mrs. D. C. Talbert. sermon. Besides the members there were Mr. Austin Clem from Fort present two visitors, Mrs. L. K. Benning was a visitor here the Simpson and Miss Long. After a p a gt week end to his parents, Mr. short contest the gracious hostess and Mrs. W. S. Clem served delicious lemonade and Mr william E. Bussey of Au- sweet crackers. gusta was a week end visitor here to his fatheV, Mr. E. F. Bussey. who thinks we may eventually Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nash and have to go to war but that it Mrs. T. D. Howie made a short w’ould be disastrous to get into it visit to Augusta Sunday evening, until we are better prepared. Messrs. Talmage Clem, W. S Speaking for the last group. Clem and E. F. Bussey made a Senator Byrd cf Virginia created short visit to McCormick on Mon national discussion with an arti- day of this week. ~le in the current Readers Digest, Mr. and Mrs. Talton Prince from in which he lists our supplies and Edgefield were week end visitors our nroduction accomplishments .xere to the latter’s mother, Mrs to date and stresses the fact that, Minnie Bussey. except for our navy, we haven’t Mr. Thomas J. Stone made a enough modern equipment to Aiort visit to Augusta on Wednes- make a dent in the international day of this week, picture. Mr. B. M. Bussey of Augusta Part of our failure to produce spent Saturday and Sunday here tanks and planes in sufficient with homefolks. quantity is generally blamed on Miss Louise McDaniel spent labor strikes and congress still is Saturday and Sunday with her talking about laws to curb stop- sister, Mrs. Barrett Edmunds, of -age in production. But when Augusta. John L. Lewis agreed to send the coal miners back to work tempo- Bales Of CottOll rarily, much of the demand for \ * legislation cooled down, indicating Gilllied 111 McCormick that congress only shows an ac- ive interest in curbing labor LoiHlty lO i\OV. I St when public pressure reaches a fever pitch. , DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, There are some here who feel BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, that an open declaration of war is the only way we can create the unity of all groups necessary to get production into high gear. But Census report shows that 977 ithers feel that we should prove bales of cotton were ginned in our ability to produce, and great- McCormick County from the crop ly increase the “equipment on 0 f 1941 rjrior to Nov. 1st as corn- hand” before we abandon our p are( j with 5,316 bales for the “short of war” tactics. It is gen- cl . op 0 f erally agreed, however, that any very respectfully, formal declaration of war by con- j. w. Britt, ^ gress, if it ever comes, is still! Special Agent, jgj months off. Mt. Carmel News WASHINGTON. COTTON GINNING REPORT. j Date, 11-11-41. Miss Edith Mae Winn, a nurse at State Park, Columbia, S. C., spent the week end at home with her mother and family. Miss Dorothy Reese of Edgefield spent the week end with Ethelyn Shuford. All of the children of Mrs. Janelle Winn’s celebrated her 48th birthday with her, Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. Robert Winn deeply sympathize with her in the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary F. McComac, near Dillon last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shuford and family and Dorothy Reese attend ed the funeral of their friend, Mrs. Anderson McCarthy, at Cross Hill Sunday p. m. Mr. Sam Long and Mr. Evan Griffis came up from, Florida to attend the funeral of Mrs. Nathan Long. Mrs. Janelle Winn spent Thurs day with Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist. Miss Eileen Morgan came homq from Edgefield this week end. Miss Gertrude Long will go to day to spend sometime with her sister, Mrs. Talton Watson. Friends are sorry to learn that Mrs. Carrie Griffis continues ill. Mr. Joe Corley, son of Mr. Clyde Corley, who is now with the avia tion corps in Hawaii, is spending 60 days with homefolks. Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist is improving rapidly, having partially regained use of her feet and arms. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brooker of Columbia visited Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. E. Winn, Mrs. Strom Culbreath, Mrs. W. P. Culbreath and Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist attended a business meeting of the W. M. S. at the Baptist Church in Edge- field Monday. Friends of Mr^- Robert Winn regret to learn of her continued illness at home. 4 Those attending the Better Farm Program in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn Wednes day night, were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reames, Mr. and Mrs. Strom Cul breath, Miss Laura Mellette, Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Winn served de licious refreshments at the close of the program. We were sorry to hear of the illness and death on Thursday morning of Mrs. Nathan , Long, who passed away with pneumonia in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Talton Watson, of Berea commu nity. Mr. Wilbur Reames of Fort Jack- son, Columbia, S. C., spent the past week end with homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. James Mayson and family of Greenwood, and Mr. Joseph Mayson of Orlanda Florida, spent the past week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson. Mrs. Talton Watson is ill with pneumonia, at this time. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn, Haze' and Jack Winn were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W ?. Culbreath, Sunday. Miss Grace Gilchrist of Green ville spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gil- hrist. Mr. G. P. Winn of Fort Jackson Columbia, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T C. Winn. Mrs. Kate Mayson celebrated her 79th birthday, Sunday, Nov 2nd, in the home of her daughter Mrs. Chick Winn. Among those oresent for this occasion were Mis 1 Fannie I. Sullivan, Messrs. Bennie and Sampson Sullivan of Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pennal of Mc Cormick. We are glad to know that Mr. Ed Winn has returned home from the General Hospital of Greenville after an operation. Mr. Elliott Seigler of Anderson visited relatives in this community during the past week end. Mr. J. C. C. Seigler spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gil christ and family. Friends of Mr. Homer Cork-’ regret to learn that he hasn’ been well, lately. xx America needs the Red cross more than ever before. Help build America’s defenses by join j jng the Red Cross today. Enroll j cause , through the local chapter. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Harris and Miss Kittle Morrah of Ander son were visitors in Mt. Carmel Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam spent the week end in Social Circle and At lanta, Ga. Mrs. Ben Fortson and sons,. Messrs. Ben and Francis Fortson,. of Lincolnton, Ga., spent Friday with Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin. We are glad to say that Mr. D. W. Harling has recovered from a recent attack of the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Tarrant of Columbia were recent guests of Mrs. Carrie Tarrant. Miss Lillie Miller spent last Thursday at her home here. Mr. James Miller and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Curtis were guests of' Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dun^ 1 of Tignall, Sunday. Mrs. Cur01^ k 2 spend some time possibly in the Washington Hospital for treat ment. Many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Martha Jean visited Mr. James McKinney and family Sun day. Messrs. Douglas Black and W. H. Horton were McCormick visitors Monday. Mr. Boggs of Anderson was guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Curtis Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Watson and Miss Lura Jean Watson visited Miss Virginia Watson at Win thro College Sunday. Mr. Floyd Wells of Spartanburg was a recent visitor here. Mr. Herman Smith accompanied him. to Spartanburg where he has ac cepted a hotel position. Mr. Otis Dorn of Fort Bragg was a visitor here Saturday. . txi Masonic Lodges In State To Meet Toihorrow Evening The Grand Master of Masons in South Carolina, Joseph B. Hyde,, has by proclamation called the 268 lodges in the state to meet in their respective halls Friday evening, November 14, 1941, to consider certain matters of im portance to the Fraternity. Their total membership is approximate ly 18,000. This is the beginning of a series Df meetings that South Carolina Masons expect to observe, “Simul taneous Meetings Night,” a cus tom that has attracted nation wide notice among the Fratemity. The Grand Master will broad est a message over a statewide hookup from 7:45 to 8:00 o’clock x). m., over the following stations: K. C. ATS Columbia 560 WOLS A/FIG WAIM WFBC WTMA W CRS WORD Florence 1230 Sumter 1310 Anderson 1230 Greenville 1330 Charleston 1250 Greenwood 1450 Spartanburg 1400 Mine Lodge No. 117, A. F. M. y has made full preparation for this meeting, and all resident Masons whose membership is elsewhere are assured a welcome. x Will Print Next Week On Wednesdav Following our usual custom, The Messenger hopes to print next week’s paper on Wednesday in stead of Thursday, in order to ob serve Thanksgiving Day. All having advs. or news items for that issue are asked to please bear this in mind and get them to the office as soon as possible. Mayor Urges Citizens To Join Red Cross The annual Red Cross Roll Call is now going on. As Mayor of Mc Cormick, I urge all our citizens to subscribe to this most worthy T. J. Sibert.