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McCormick messenger, McCormick, south Carolina Thursday, November 27,1941 UcCORMCK MESSENGER VaUtahed Every Thartdmy Bitablistaed Jane 8, bdmond j. McCracken, Editor and Owner I at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, 8. Ch as mail matter of Cm second class. * SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Dm Year $1.00 Biz Months .75 Tfcree Months AO November Beauti fication Letter RED CROSS GIVES CHILDREN A PLACE IN NATIONAL DEFENSE ACTIVI TY, LOCAL OFFICIAL DECLARES. Boys and girls in the schools of McCormick County have an op portunity to take part in the na tional defense program by enroll ing in the American Junior Red Cross, Mr. W. H. Ferguson, chair man of the McCormick County Red Cross Chapter, declared to day. , Mr. Ferguson said the Junior Red Cross as the junior division jf membership is one of the many activities maintained by the American Red Cross from mem bership contributions received Let us begin to plan our flower preparing for the promise of uity next year. Beddipg in luring its annual Roll Calls. This language is a term to de- year the Roll Call in this commu- the massing of plants for aity is conducted from November flower or foliage effects. It 11 to 30, he said. The campaign is not of such importance in the for enrollments of junior members garden picture of the present time will be held at the same time in *s ft has been in years gone by. every school in the area, he point- The style does not fit in so well ed out. with the prevailing informal “Through their own organiza- llantings, and, while very showy, tion 9,750,000 Junior Red Cross & is the most expensive form of members in the nation are taking •wt-door floral decoration. Many a united stand for national pre- «f the plants best suited to bed- ! paredness behind their country’s J^ of the f armers i n the distressed Bing are tender and their period quasi-official agency, the Ameri- fft effectiveness comparatively can Red Cross,” he said. “They short. However, there are certain for- Mal areas in parks and in con nection with certain types of architecture where it is very fit ting, and if well carried out worthy of commendation. There are three main divisions, namely, spring bedding, summer Bedding, and carpet bedding, faring bedding gives showy floral effects early in the season, and features such bulbs as crocus, hjacinth, narcissus, daffodils, and talips of both the early and late flowering groups. Other plants wsed in connection with these are alyssum, myosotis, primulas and pansies. One simple but effective com bination is to carpet a bed of yel low tulips with for-get-me-nots. As soon as the display is over these spring plants are usually Removed and replaced with others which have been brought along lor summer display. Where bulbs alone are used they may be plant ed over with annuals, either transplanted or sown in place. Plants for summer bedding are set out as soon as danger from frost is past. This group com prises tender perennials propa gated from cuttings, and peren nials raised from seed sown early in hot beds. Among the tender perennials that give a good floral display and that, are usually grown from cut tings are geraniums, also helio trope, lantana, and fuchsia which belong in shady places. Plants raised from seed include such kinds as ageratum, begonia, California poppy, annual gaillar- Bia, sweet allyssum, Japanese pinks, Drummond Phlox, bedding petunias and all colored phases of verbena. For foliage effects many varie ties of colius grown from cuttings wee colorful in sunny situations. Cray leaved plants popularly Inown as Dusty Millers are raised irom seed sown early in the year. Fteverfew and dwarf chrysanthe- Tim make attractive beds. The style of carpet bedding has almost disappeared from the home Barden as far as the elaborate layout of beds is concerned. Ex amples are sometimes still seen in parks and other places especial ly used as welcoming tributes to organizations, conventions or mSher large gatherings. These beds call for a high degree of tech- liical skill in design., selection of plant material and a perfect color acheme. are partners in the work of their government and of the Adult Red Cross organization.” Urging all schools in the county to cooperate in the forthcoming enrollment drive, Mr. Ferguson said that “this nationwide move ment gives the youth of our coun try an organization of their own in which they may fulfill social responsibilities and develop a re gard for their fellow’s welfare. The current national program of the organization he said is based on the theme, “Citizenship Train ing for Internal Defense.” He added that prominent educators have acclaimed the Junior Red Cross as a “workshop of citizen ship in a democracy at peace or at war.” Three main principles underlie the organization’s activities, he added: promotion of positive health, service ta ..others, the state and nation, and the fostering of international understanding. Un der these major headings the lo cal councils conduct projects in their own communities and co operate with the national organi zation in nationwide programs. The local chapter participated in the naional program, which last year sent more than 46,000 gift packages to children in other countries, gave a story book tran scribed in Braille to each of 4,700 blind school children, and sent gifts each holiday to approximate ly 50,000 ex-service men in hos pitals and to about 150,000 mem bers of the armed forces on other occasions. Junior Red Cross members have contributed approximately $215,- 000 to foreign war relief projects through their own National Chil dren’s Fund, which is maintained by children and used solely for aiding children in this and other countries. Nearly one half of this amount has been used to maintain homes for children under five years of age in England who are the victims of air-raids, Mr. Fer guson said. TXT Mt. Carmel News Gilliam recently. Miss Julia Cade was a visitor in Anderson Monday. Mrs. Mary Smith and Jean Smith spent the week end with Mrs. Edward Hammond in El- berton, Ga. Mrs. J. B. Curtis returned home Saturday from a week’s stay in Tignall with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunaway. We are glad to say she is some better. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of Anderson was a visitor here Tuesday. Messrs. Ben and Francis Fort- son were business visitors here Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Clara Majette, Miss Virginia Majette and Mrs. George Peel were visitors here this week. • Several ladies from here attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Ben Man ning Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Scott /of Beaufort are visiting Mrs. Rebecca Boyd and Mrs. Mabel Brown. Mrs. Mabel Brown was a visitor in Atlanta last week. Mr. Neil Merritt of Washington, Ga., was a business visitor here Tuesday afternoon. Sen. L. L. Hester was a visitor in Columbia Monday. Sen. Hester is one of the committee to visit Washington next week in behalf McCormick Defeats Greenwood 13-0 McCormick Hi Panthers ended a very successful season here last Thursday when they defeated Greenwood 13-0. Charles Owens and Will Joe Gable scored for Mc Cormick. Greenwood’s aerial attack was broken up by McCormick's backs and their line drives were usually stopped at the scrimmage. Herbert Caudle got off some very good quick kicks on fourth downs. McCormick’s line-up was: LE, P. Gable, LT, Roper, LG, W. Willis, C, Caudle, RG, Wise, RT, Morgan, RE, Campbell, QB, Cl. Owens, LHB, W. Gable. RHB, Dukes, FB, Ch. Owens. McCormick has won five games, lost three and tied one this season. x Mt. Carmel News Learn From Our Government’s Experience section. -1X2- Modoc News (Too late for last week.) Well, most people around here have about caught up with their work and have gone to work at Camp Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Reese and Miss Georgia Reese from Green wood were week end guests here to Mrs. Roselind Reese. Mrs. J. O. McDaniel spent the week with relatives in Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McDaniel from Greenwood spent Sunday here among relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bailey of Johnston were visitors here Sun day among friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smauley from Augusta spent Sunday here a- mong relatives. Mrs. Ralph Davis, Mrs. Fred Olophant, Miss Lucile McDaniel and Mrs. Mamie McDaniel from Augusta were guests Sunday evening to Mrs. Minnie Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. William Reese from Greer were .week end visitors here to the former’s mother, Mrs. Roselind Reese. Miss Sarah Howie was spend the day guest here Tuesday to her cousin. Miss Lucy Bussey. -xx- Union Meeting OF THE EDGEFIELD ASSOCIA TION TO BE HELD WITH EBE- NEZAR BAPTIST CHURCH ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH. (Too late for last week.) Mr. Harold Gilliam of Lancaster, S. C., spent a pleasant week end with his mother and brother, Mrs. Cecil Gilliam and Mr. Billy Gil liam. Mrs. Dode Philips and son, David, were recent visitors of Mrs. J. W. Boyd. The regular Fifth Sunday Union Meeting of the Edgefield Associa tion will be held with the Ebenezar Baptist Church, Trenton, on Sun day, November thirtieth. The morning session will begin at eleven o’clock, and will be under the direction of the Union Meeting Moderator, Mr. H. E. Freeland. The afternoon session, devoted to the work of the Baptist Train ing Union, will be under the di rection of Miss Louise Bracknell. Training Union Director of the Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Martha Jean spent the week end in Atlanta with Mr. and Mrs. Inman Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd of Greenville visited Mrs. J. W. Boyd Sunday evening. Mrs. Clara Majette, Mrs. George Peel and Miss Virginia Majette were visitors of Misses Lennie and Eliza Covin Monday. Sen. L. L. Hester has returned home from a trip to Washington, a member of the committee from the 46 counties asking help for the farmers on account of such a disastrous crop failure this year, which was providential and not caused by neglect. Mrs. Hentz and Mrs. Welbom of Newberry, Mrs. Irvin of Spartan burg and Mrs. G. W. Reid of Greenwood attended the funeral service of Mr. Robt. Mars Thurs day morning. Sgt. Drennan Brown and Sgt. St. Claire Knight of Ctemson Col lege spent the week end with Mrs. Mabel Brown. Mrs. Hunter McKinney, Martha Jean and Mrs. W. H. Horton were Abbeville visitors Tuesday morn ing. Mrs. Roy Edmunds of Laurens, Miss Elsie Edmunds of Erskine College and Mrs. D. L. Bryson spent Thursday with Mrs. Ida Black. We are happy to say that Miss Susie Patterson is better, and able to be out again, which is good news to many friends. Mrs. W. S. Patterson and son, Prof. William S. Patterson, of the faculty of Chester High School, were guests of Misses Florence and Susie Patterson several days last week. Mr. L. L. Hester, of Charleston Medical College and Mr. Pat Hester of University of S. C. spent several days at home last week. Miss Lillie Miller of De la Howe was a guest of Misses Patterson last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Moore Mars and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mars of Abbe ville and others from Abbeville at tended the funeral of Mr. Robt. Mars on Thursday. Among those present from McCormick were Mrs. J. J. Dorn, Mr. Sanders, Uncle Sam has discovered that a lens is not a pill. The Govern ment is now commissioning Op tometrists in the United States Navy. His duty is to keep the eyes of the Navy fit and up to normal. By this action, for our first line of defense, our Govern ment gives its stamp of approval and recognizes the fact that Optometrists are educationally the Specialists for recognizing and correcting errors of sight. There fore, the population of this Coun try can rely on ethical practition ers of Optometry for prescribing for their visual errors. In these perilous times, one would hardly imagine the ex tremely important part that eyes, vision and optics are taking in this preparedness emergency! The eyesight of the artilleryman, plotting the fire of his gun. The eyesight of the aviator, maneuvering his bomber where it needs to go. The eyesight of the tank driver. Without it his juggernaut would be worthless. The eyesight of the infantry man. As important as the weap on he uses. And the eyesight of the worker consult for prescribing the proper who makes the weapon. Yes, in glasses for correcting' errors of every branch of defense—from the eyesight. the offices where facts are col lated, where the vast file of our resources are assembled, eyesight plays a vital part. As always, our safety depends on it. And today, American eyes are ready as never before to do a real job—thanks to optical science. In this rehearsal of the latest facts and developments, Dr. Henry J. Godin, nationally known Op tometrist of Augusta, Georgia, says everyone should become eye con scious, as through them we obtain eighty-three per cent of all our knowledge. The human eye, $ie most complicated and at the same time, the most delicate and most sensitive of all organs, should re ceive the best of care and if by chance glasses become a necessity to correct any error that an eye may have, the lens or glass ground and compounded to make up this prescription by all means should be of the best quality. Dr. Godin mentions these facts, because at the present time, our markets are flooded with inferior optical lenses. Last, but not least, the Optome trists are legally and educationally the highest authorities you can plants that . build equipment—to ; —Adv. ft Edgefield Association. An inter- _ , m , .. ... f Messrs Arch Talbert, Frank Matti- ssting program is in process of > POULTRY TRUCK TO BE IN Mc- CORMICK FRIDAY, NOV. 28TH We are starting a weekly poultry market in Mc Cormick every Friday from 11:00 A. M. to 12:00 Noon. Watch the McCormick Messenger for week ly prices in the future. Prices this week, Nov. 28th, are as follows: Colored Hens, 1 per pound Leghorn Hens, 1 per pound ** Roosters, ^ g per pound Stags, IOC per pound Turkey Hens, per pound Turkey Toms, 1 8C per pound ** Ducks & Geese, 8c per pound Please do not feed or water poultry on day of sale. Cull your flock and sell non-layers. Greenville Poultry Truck Cooperating. M. A. BOUKNIGHT, County Agent, MATILDA BELL, Home Agent. 12 STUN Printed in bright, gay colors! On paper of rich vellum and antique weave! 12 handsome, white, double-fold envelopes to match! preparation. Dinner will be served by the hostess church. Every church in the Association is urged to send delegates; and every one has a j cordial invitation to be present for this meeting. A. D. Croft. son, Pete Strom and others. Mrs. George W. Reid of Green wood is spending some time with Miss Georgia Mars. To relieve Misery of COLDS Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Messrs. 1 To obtain the best results from Harold and Billy Gilliam spent fcedding plants we must give the Sunday in Anderson with relatives, ytreparation of the soil adequate jvir. Clarence Cox of Calhoun attention. The- effort expended in ! Falls spent the night with Billy deep cultivation will be well re- paid, as it is the best insurance against drought. This means pro viding good friable soil to a depth cf at least 12 or 18 inches, well ruriched with cowbarn manure or leafmold. Good drainage is es sential. The first planting is done in early spring using such things as pansies, daisies and fdr-get-me- jBcts; using plants which ’‘have Keen forced in hotbeds. Matilda Bell, Co. Home Dem. Agent. -xx A Red Cross button displayed means the wearer is doing part for National Defense. Cet yours today by joining the junerican Red Cross through the D. -01*. 1941. Kmc Feature* Syndicate. Inc., Work! rigkt* reatfeaf. 666 LIQUID TABLETS SALVE NOSE DROPS COUGH DROPS fifruU FOR ONLY 95 OCTAGON COUPONS! Try “Rub-My-Tism” - a Liniment Wonderful j BRING YOUR COUPONS TO THIS STORE AND TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF 1000 FREE GIFTS! J. S. STROM Phone No. 76 McCormick, S. C. POPEYE, THE RECRUITING OFFICER, ANCHORS AWEIGH! 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