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m s^- % 'V TSTTS to aUEJXLV^I. OUV NBIOHBOBB. OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Fortieth Ye*r Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1942 Number 40 Washington, D. C., Mar. 2.— (NWN5)—President Roosevelt, his cabinet members and other lead ing government officials seem to be through molly-coddling the people of the nation. Until recently messages to the public have carried more or less of a “victory is sure” theme—with accompanying qualifications va guely citing the need for sacrifice, hard work and unity. Now the theme has become more frightening—a “defeat is possible” theme accompanied by explana tions of the power of the enemy and the absolute necessity of our performing that “miracle of pro duction” if we hope to win. Government officials are still unanimous ■ in the conviction that the war will be won by the United Nations, but they realize it is going to call for a lot more ef fort by the people than has been demonstrated so far. They are no longer in a mood to tolerate labor troubles, self-centered activities of pressure groups, etc., which slow up production. And they will no •longer give consumer interests much consideration when they conflict with the interests of the war program. t impress the public with the j size of the job we have to do, thr fact is being stressed that we must think of winning the war in ternls of offensive action and not de fensive. This Was made clear when, in reply to criticism that our coast lines are not well pro tected, Secretary of War Stimson said: “The only way to end the war is to take the offensive and to take it as vigorously as possible. We are building an offensive force on the land and in the air, and we Shall seize every opportunity for attack, and utilize every oppor tunity for surprise. “We have got to be prepared also,” he said, “for thoughtless pressure by our public to string out our defenses — a pressure which if yielded to would be the surest way of losing the war that I know of. “We have got to be prepared to take sporadic attacks, and the only way to end them is to mass our forces to take effective action against the enemy. “You must remember that in this war we have not got anybody in Europe holding Germany be hind a front line. We cannot produce our way out of the war. We cannot buy our way out. We can only fight out by hard, intel ligent fighting. “This does not mean that de fensive efforts will not be made to protect the country as far as they can be made without destroy ing our striking forces.” By shifting our thinking toward offensive action—and by empha sizing that we may Have “to take sporadic attacks” until such action is effective, Mr. Stimson, and other government spokesmen are be lieved to have done much to give the public a new realization of the task that lies before us. In addition to showing us the absolute need for faster and faster production, it has also been made clear that there is going to be no more fooling about the sacrifices which the people of this country will have to make in the near future. Last year an effort was being made to do two jobs—fulfill con sumer needs and produce quanti ties of war supplies. That didn’t work. This year all possible pro duction facilities are being turned over to war production—and the production of consumer goods will quickly be cut to bare necessities. We’ll probably get plenty of the foods necessary for health—but imported foods like tea, coffee and cocoa will probably be cut and there will be great changes in the Play Tomorrow Evening At The Washington School The Senior Class of the Wash ington High School will present “Back Seat Drivers”, three big acts, Friday night, March 6th, at 8:30 o’clock, in the school audito rium, mid-way Parksville and Mo doc. Admission: 11 and 22 cents. Modoc News HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY March 6th and 7th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ROBT. YOUNG RUTH HUSSEY The fellow who can deliver the goods nowadays must have an ex tra set of tires stored away. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks Hines from Meriwether made a short cisit here Sunday morning to Miss Lucy Bussey. Mr. T. J. Stone, Jr., from Au gusta was a week end visitor here to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bussey from Columbia were week end visitors here to their mothers, Mrs. Rose- lind Reese and Mrs. Minnie Bus sey. Mrs. Virginia Black from Au gusta was a dinner guest here Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Messrs. E. F. Bussey and T. J. Stone were visitors to Augusta on Monday of this week. Miss Nina Bussey from Wil mington, N. C., spent the past week here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Skelton from Augusta were dinner guests here Sunday to the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bussey. Mrs. Ella Holson of Augusta spent last Friday and Saturday here with her mother, Mrs. Sa vannah Stone. Mr. Jesse Reese from Greer spent the week end here with his mother, Mrs. Roselind Reese. Mrs. D. M. Blackwell and daugh ter, Mrs. Jack Wood, of Parksville were visitors here Sunday evening to Miss Lucy Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Bussey of Augusta were dinner guests here Tuesday to the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bussey. Mr. Grover McDaniel, Jr., from North Augusta was visiting rela tives and friends here Sunday ev ening. Mr. J. O. McDaniel of Augusta spent Monday and Tuesday here with homefolks. Mr. E. F. Bussey and Miss Lucy Bussey were dinner guests here Tuesday to Mrs. W. M. Nash. Sullivan News in >99 MARRIED BACHELOR 1 Also A Pete Smith Specialty “Fancy Answers” and Selected Short Subjects Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax Listen in on WGAC, Augusta, Ga„ every day at 12 o’clock for program announcements. MONDAY and TUESDAY March 9th and 10th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. DOROTHY LEWIS-JERRY COLONNA in 99 “ICE CAPADES 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. packaging of our domestic foods. (Example: Baked bean canners won’t get any tin cans. House wives will buy dried beans instead and bake them themselves.) Clothing will be supplied, but the production of clothes will be greatly decreased, styles will be limited, materials will be reduced n weight and quality. Most lux uries will be sidetracked and de livered to the consumer only in cases v/here they don’t require war naterials, where they don’t inter fere with war transportation and where they don’t require the type jf skilled labor which could be at work on war production. Many things we think of as ne cessities now will become scarce or go off the market. We will be rationed on many food products as well as on such things as gaso line, fuel oil, perhaps on clothes, and on every sort of mechanical gadget that is available at all. Rationing will take place gradual ly—but when it comes on any line of goods it will be felt immediate ly as it was in the case of tires. Prices will probably continue to rise on some types of goods but a real effort is being made to put the clamps on price rises as well as on wage increases. Both are too apt to invite inflation. The price experts expect the cost of living to go up a little higher be fore the year is over, but it won’t , continue to soar as it has in the ; past year. And the things we will I be forced to do without will prob- j 1 ably actually mean decreased cost of living, but a lower standard of living, for many families. —Buy Defense Bonds— Miss Virginia Winn spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Jordan and family of Green wood. Mr. W. E. Goff and family of Callison spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Collins and fam ily. Mr. J. B. Gilchrist and Mr. Bob West of Charleston spent the week end at home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haltiwang- er of Ninety Six called to see Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Corley Sunday.. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and family were visitors in the home of Mrs. Gary Self and son, Gary Keith, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ben Mims, Ruth, Bennie and Joe, visited Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gil christ Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Virginia Bailey and Inez and Joseph Gilchrist visited Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller Sunday af ternoon. Mr. W. G. Corley spent the past week end with Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn. We are all delighted to know that Mrs. T. B. Gilchrist was able to ride over to McCormick Sat urday afternoon. Peope of this community, turn on your radio Saturday morning at 10 o’clock and listen to some of our local talent being on a broadcast from the new broad casting station of Greenwood. Misses Annie Lou Gilchrist and Hazel Winn will sing, Remember Pearl Harbor, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Harold L. Corley. Master Jack Winn will recite, I’ve got mumps. Tune in at that time. Remember well Bear in mind Grange meeting On time, Friday night, March 13th. Black cat night, Who’s' afraid? Mrs. Wilbur Whatley visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Mayson Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Winn of Red Hill spent Saturday night with Mrs. Susie Winn. Sullivan 4-H boys and girls held their regular inonthly meeting at the school house. Miss Mellette gave an instructive demonstration on cooking whole wheat drop cookies, which the girls carried out and gave everybody at school a sample of their cookie making. Mr. J. F. Jones gave an interesting talk and demonstration on the hot bed. During the business hour we discussed our defense bond on which the boys and girls are now working. The following contribu tions have been received: Mr. J. F. Jones, Co. Agent __ $ .50 Annie Lou Gilchrist — .75 Jack Bailey __ -- -10 Edgar Corley .10 Elwyn Collins -05 Mr. Harold L. Corley 1.00 Mrs. Yancey Seigler .50 Any contribution from anyone will greatly be appreciated for this worthy cause. Mr. and Mrs. Strom CulbreatL and family were supper guests ir he home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn Friday night. The Sullivan H. D. Club wiT meet at the Sullivan school house Tuesday afternoon, March 10th, at the regular hour, with Mrs. Yancey Seigler and Mrs. Harold ,. Corley joint hostesses, assisted by the 4-H girls. Everyone is in vited and urged to be present for this meeting. What about working on our shrubbery, as previously planned, at this meeting, or im mediately afterward? X Miss Fridy To Be Here Sunday P. M. “WILD GINGER” A THREE ACT COMEDY, TO BE PRESENTED AT SCHOOL AU DITORIUM HERE MAR. 6 BY SENIOR CLASS The Senior Class of McCormick High School will present “Wild Ginger”, a three act comedy, Fri day evening, March 6th, at 8:30 o’clock, E. W. T., in the High School auditorium. “Wild Ginger” is based on the everyday problem of youth. The plot is woven around a series of complications arising from the love affairs of several young men for the same girl. Wuzy Walker, Impersonated by Fred Morgan, furnishes wit, humor, and laugh ter throughout the play. “Wild Ginger”, played by Kathryne Smith, captivates the audience by her frivolous and yet magnetic personality. The cast of characters is as fol lows: “Wild 'Tnger” — Kathryne Smith, Miss Racheel — Betty Osborne, Jake Tallman — Herbert Cau dle, Geoffery Freeman—Jamie San ders, Sanford Lakey—Graydon Dukes, Marwood Lakey—William Willis, Wuzy Walker — Fred Morgan, Mr. Peterson — Pal Roper, Miss Stanley — Mary Fooshe, Mix Walker — Dorothy Smith, Bonita Lakey — Inez Cosey. Admission: 15, 20 and 25 cents. Buffalo Grange Meets March 9th Mt. Carmel News The Buffalo Grange will meet on Monday night, March 9th, at 7:30, (old time) at the Buffalo school house. WPA Releases Workers To Farms Miss Helen Fridy of Green wood will address the young peo ple at the preaching hour, 8:30 Sunday evening, March 8th, at th< McCormick Methodist Church. Rev. W. M. Owings will fill his appointment at St. Paul’s Church at Plum Branch that evening at 9 o’clock. Columbia, March 4.—All WPA nrojects—with the exception of four — in five South Carolina counties, releasing a total of 693 men have been ordered suspended by Lawrence M. Pinckney, State WPA administrator. The action, Mr. Pinckney said, was taken, in order to make work ers available to farmers needing them. He added that the action was taken upon specific requests from individuals or groups in the five counties involved. Mr. Pinckney said that WPA di vision of operations had been di rected to immediately bring the projects to a point where they could be suspended and actuo’ suspension was expected within a week. The counties involved are Dillon, Lee, Bamberg, Chester anr Newberry. He added that work ers had heretofore been releaser from projects where requests from individual farmers had been re ceived but the order suspensior became necessary when he was informed that there existed r general need above the require ments of individual farmers whr had made requests. All projects in Dillon county — except one involving the construc tion of an agricultural buildin? now in progress, were ordered sus pended. A total of 170 men are to be released. In Lee county all projects were ordered suspended to release 149 men. This action, the adminis trator said, was taken upon tlr specific request of the three mem bers of the board of the Depart ment of Public Welfare of Lee county. All projects in Bamberg county were ordered suspended to release a total of 191 men. In Chester county all project. were ordered suspended with the exception of a project operated at the request of the United States Forestry. Service. This action will release 94 men. Twenty-two are employed on the forestry project, j In Newberry the order for sus pension of all projects, except a project for the United States For estry Service and the construction Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Black and sons, Floyd, Jr., and Jeff, from Charleston enioyed a happy week end with his mother, Mrs. Ida Black. ' % ■ * r Miss Lura Jean Watson spent a pleasant week end in Savannah, Ga., recently. Miss Sara Curtis of Warm Springs Foundation spent several days at home the latter part of last week. Mrs. A. B. Lyon spent several days in Columbia recently, and at tended the funeral of Mrs. Daisy Reynolds. We were sorry indeed to hear of Mrs. Reynolds’ death, as we es teemed her a dear friend, as she lived in Mt. Carmel years ago, and is lovingly remembered as Miss Daisy Lyon. Many friends will be grieved to hear of her death. It was with profound sorrow we learned of the death of Governor Harley which occurred in Colum bia last Friday. We think he made South Carolina a splendid gover nor and he was quite a fine man. The bereaved loved ones v ' ur deepest sympathy. Senator L. L. Hester and Mr. H. O. Watson attended the funeral of Gov. Harley in Columbia indt /. Sabbath morning. Dr. ’ Is made quite an interestin nd helpful talk at the A. R. P. Church here on the Home Mis sion Work and the help the work does in so many ways. Dr. Reid and Dr. Echols were dinner guests of Mrs. Irene Link and family and also preached at Bordeaux Sun day afternoon. Mt. Carmel peo ple always enjoy a visit of Dr. Echols. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Miss Marga ret Ann Todd, Messrs. Billy Gil liam, Willie Hester and Sam Todd attended, the ball game at Cal houn Falls Saturday evening. Cal houn Falls High won the game. Mr. Edwin Covin was a week end visitor here. Sen,, and Mrs. L. L. Hester, Miss es Carolyn and Flo Hester were visitors in Calhoun Falls. Miss Flo Hester of Calhoun Falls enjoyed a pleasant visit with Miss Carolyn Hester the past week end. Mrs. D. L. Bryson spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ida Black. Mr. W. L. Miller was a visitor in Anderson Monday. Mrs. J. R. Tarrant, Mrs. W. A_ Scott and Mrs. Hunter McKinney attended the funeral of Mrs. Wier at Ninety Six one day last week. Miss Julia Cade was a recent visitor in Anderson. We are glad to say Miss Annie White is improving, but sorry to -ay that she is not able to be up all the time. of a small building, releases 89 men. Twenty-seven are employed m the forestry project. The two forestry service proj ects, Mr. Pinckney said, were con tinued in operation because the United States Forestry Service urged their operation for the rea son that thousands of dollars in government funds would be lost in tree seedlings awaiting plant ing if the work should be held up. The construction work in New berry and Dillon counties, the ad- ninistrator said, was continued because to stop it would leave the buildings in an incompleted con dition and make it incumbent up on sponsors to take over the re maining portion of the construc tion work. However, Mr. Pinckney advised those from whom requests were received that if they wished the forestry projects suspeneded he would take the matter up im mediately with sponsor, the U- nited States Forestry Service. In taking this action to make labor available to farmers Mr. Pinckney said he was following the established policy of the WPA in this state which has been ap plied since the organization has been operating in South Carolina. The action is in line with the re cent announcement by Mr. Pinck ney in which he said that projects in rural areas throughout South Carolina would be suspended if necessary to make labor available for agricultural work.