Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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/ * e* Attention is espied’ to tiie change In the opening time of shows at the Hollywood Theatre here from 7:15 to 7:30 p. m., beginning to morrow, Friday, April 17th, as an nounced in the adv. elsewhere in this paper. McCOKMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA; TEur^ay, April K, 1912 ■J*. r ' t .jr r «'*•»* y • .• '*t i* ,v •* ^ 4*v Mr. Ellis H. Huguley, Mrs. Hugu- ley and Ellis, Jr., of Greenville, spent Sunday here With her. Mrs. W. Y. Webb, who under went an operation for appendici tis at the Greenwood Hospital, Greenwood, about two weeks ago, , returned to her home here last Eriday, and continues to improve satisfactorily. Sgt. James M. Furquerdn has returned to Camp Lee, after spending ten days with his par ents, Mr. and’ Mrs. J. M. Furque- ron. Mrs. S. M. Cooper of Ninety Six spent last week here as guest of Judge and Mrs. J. Frank Mattison. Mrs.. Emory Bentley and son, Bobby, of HartsVille are here vis iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Arrington. liamston, Mr. and Mrs. E. Alexan der of Ninety Six and Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClellan of Calhoun Falls. Miss Margaret Creswell of An niston, Ala., spent the past week end here with her mother, Mrs. John Creswell. Mrs. M. W. Clary and Mr. D. T. Clary of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Her bert Garrett of Durham., N. C., Mrs. Floyd Barfield of Macon, Ga., and Mrs. D. T. Clary of Lincoln- ton, Ga., visited Mrs. J. L. Walker here one day the past week. Mr. G. C. McIntosh of Bordeaux was a visitor here Monday. Miss Lois Walker of Charlotte. N. C., is on a two weeks’ visit to her father, Mr. W. T. Walker. Mr. T. A. Dowtin of Troy R. 1 was a visitor here one day the past week. Mrs. Marion Hamilton and Miss Blanche Sawyer of Edgefield were guests of Mrs. C. H. Huguley Wed nesday of last week. Mr. Ralph Creswell of Charles ton spent one day here the past week with his mother, Mrs. John Creswell. Mr. S. H. Talbert, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Edmunds, Miss Miriam Ed munds and Miss Audrey Loveless were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Moragne of Augus ta, Ga., Saturday. / Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Suber and children, Bettye Jean, Bobby and Janis, of Orangeburg, were week Mr. and Mrs. Wardlaw, Florence Morrah Wardlaw. Rev. Mr. No land, who is the child’s great uncle, christened her in the robe which he himself wore when he was christened. It is now eighty- five years old and has been, used for all others In Mrs. Wardlaw’s immediate family. Neil Young Circle Holds Meeting The Neil Young Circle of the Baptist W. M. S. met at the home of its leader, Mrs. W. M. Strom, on Wednesday afternoon of last week with Mrs. Tommie Dorn assisting. Mrs. J. S. Dukes taught the Bible lesson and the mission ary message was brought by Mrs. H. N. Coleman, Sandwiches and tea were served during the brief social hour. txt Delightful Party For was called to the great beyond nearly a year ago, alibho we are hoping to meet him some sweet day on that celestial shore. They all returned home, wish ing me many more happy birth days. May the Lord ever bless my dear children and all others. Mrs. Creight Brown. —xx Six Inch Sermon BY REV. ROBERT H. HARPER Growing Tension With False Leaders. Lesson for April 19: Luke 11:37- 48, 52-54. Golden Text: Luke 11:23. The course of an individual who begins with indifference toward Jesus and ends in final rejection of him is like that of the Phari sees, who began with criticism, tried again and again to entangle the Master with cunning ques AN^ORDl THE 1 coopar, ( minors: i ®sr co 8F t ffi CHATTELS FROM BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAY OR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF McCORMICK IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED. Section Ohd.. That any person, firm, or Coloration doing busi ness Within the Tdtim Of McCor mick as a pawn shop, junk deal er or any other establishment where personal effects or other goods are bought or received a: security for loans, who shall pur chase from or loan money upon goods or chattels presented to him by a minor under the age ot Eighteen years, unless the said minor be accompanied by his r* her parent or other responsibi? adult known to the operator ot said pawn shop, junk yard or oth er establishment who shall vouch for the ownership of the proper ty or goods presented, shall b<? guilty of a misdemeanor, and up on conviction shall be punished by a fine , not exceeding $100.00 or by imprisonment for not exceed ing thirty days. Section Two. Done and ratified by the Town Council of the Town Mrs. Michael McGrath returned to her home here Saturday, after spending a week with her mother Mrs. E. W. Penland, of Blafck Mountain, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McGrath and Mr. John Thomas McGrath of w /T • TT • O . 1 voxvii. uy U11C XUWir V^UUIIUU or me a own end visitors in the home of Mr. IVJLlSS -H-cUTiett oturkey tions, and finally denounced him of McCormick in council assem- and Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Jr., and Belton. Mr. Suber is remembered One of the most Charleston spent the week end very pleasantly here as a former-^, , unctlons here this Mrs. R. W. Cowan of Willington was a visitor here yesterday. Mrs. W. E. Rankin of Anderson Is here with her mother, Mrs. W. G. Huguley, who is ill. Her son, here with relatives. before Pilate’s judgment seat, delightful The cri ticism of the Pharisees that Jesus “had not first bathed j county agent. season Mr. Arch Tittle of Troy was a- mong the visitors here yesterday morning. Dr. W. H. Barr had as his guests here Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Cave and two children, Patrick and Mary Barr, of Olar, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Poore and two chil dren, Sylvia and Eddie, of Wil- was given Saturday afternoon himself before dinner” he turned when Mrs. Wessie S. Hitt and Miss i- 0 S° oc i account as he stressed the Marian Sturkey entertained for P r i m ary need of clean hearts, their sister, Miss Harriet Sturkey, then denounced the Pharisees whose engagement to Dr. Grant as hypocrites who tithed even held for the young daughter of announced recently. Mrs. Hitt’s home here where the affair was given, was beauti ful in a profuse arrangement of . were accustomed to load the peo and love of God. One of the lawyers—“scribes” who were versed in ecclesiastical law, was told that he and his friends SPRING AT GALLANT-BELK COMPANY Mr. and Mrs. David M. Wardlaw had as their guests Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. J. Hubert Nolan and son. Hubert, Jr., of Columbia, Dr. and ; william Anderson of Sleepy Eye, httle garden plants but passed Mrs. Thomas S. Buie and children, ; Minm, and Clemson College, was cvc 1- justice Pattie and Franklin, of Spartan burg, and Miss Sadie Noland ot Atlanta, Ga. During the after noon a christening service was _ ^ green and white spring flowers. ! ple wit h grievous burdens which This color motif was carried out they themselves would not touch in the delicious salad course w *th one of their fingers. Further, served, and each plate had miniature corsage. The honor guest was given china in her chosen pattern. xx bled, this, the 5th day of Janu ary, 1942. T. J. SIBERT, Mayor. ATTEST; J. O. PATTERSON, Clerk. (SEAL) April 10, 1942. NOTICE OF SALE MASTERS’S SALE Reaffirm your faith in all things grr»r»rl. atpT**i*-»nr v'vni* own sense of security under the American standard o^ livir«pr r>ros<? thi-' Soring and serve as e c^rmhol of what we democra cies are fighting for. That’s not a far fetched attitude at all!! Yon can prove it as ea«ily as von can look into a mirror that reflects yourself, heautifrdlv arroomed in clothes that you know will stand hy you. You’ll hold your head high, c(hin up, ready to challenge any contender. N. We helieve in the importance of soundly made, femininely styled, long- lived fashions for this Spring. We be lieve in it so completely that’s the only kind of clothes we have to sell you . . . Every new fashion star! Crisp checks, bold prints, florals, polka dots! In figure-flattering basque dresses, double-duty suit dresses, waist-whittling inset midriff dresses, dirndl skirts styles for every figure in our big store. Rayon crepes, sheer silks, shantungs, in every new color. Come in and choose at least two of these budget beauties. All sizes. EYELET PIQUE DRESSES White or Pastel shades. All sizes. $3.95 v Jesus said they built the tombs of the prophets, whom their fathers killed, and indicated that they failed to follow in the footsteps of the prophets. As Jesus was leaving the place, the scribes and Pharisees jostled him, and tried, to provoke him in to damaging utterances. But never once, then or afterward, were they able to provoke Jesus to say 'anything that would substantiate The Ann Watson Circle held its the base charges they eventually April meeting in the home of Mrs.* brought against him. W. G. Blackwell with Mrs. A. J. | Two things may be noted about Andrews and Mrs. J. P. Price as this lesson—the emphasis which Ann Watson Circle Meets With Mrs. W. G. Blackwell Sport Shantung Dresses New lot of these beautiful dresses just arrived! AND $5.95 AND $7.98 SPORT BLOUSES 69c T0 $2.25 VISIT OUR READY-TO- WEAR DEPARTMENT ON OUR SECOND FLOOR For Better Ready-To-Wear New Arrivals in Bemherg DRESSES Beautiful styles and colors. All $3.95 A ™ $5.95 sizes. SILK DRESSES Beautiful styles! $10.95 ™ $14.50 COTTON SWEATERS Light weight; all colors. $1.98 T0 $2.98 assistant hostesses, the leader, Mrs. J. E. Bell, presiding. Mrs. G. A. Simpson, choosing “Prayer” as her subject, conducted the devotional, after which Mrs. L. K. Simpson led In prayer. Mrs. W. M. Talbert taught the lesson, which was on the book of Ezra. Mrs. Ernest Hanvey, personal service chairman, reported that a spring outfit had been sent to the little girl at Connie Maxwell whom the circle adopted some time ago. She also passed the names of our men in service whom we are to remember in some way this month. There were twenty-two present at this meeting, including Rev. L. K. Simpson, who made a few very timely remarks. He also led a special prayer for the men in service. \ The hostesses served a delicious salad course with iced tea. xx A Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs. Creight Brown Jesus places upon inner purity, and the warning, which may be drawn from the growing hostility of false leaders, against an atti tude of indifference Jesus. He that is not with Jesus is against him, whether he be merely indifferent or openly hos tile to him. —Buy Defense Bonds— x Department of Public Welfare Has New Exam System Columbia, April 13.—A new se ries of merit system examinations for accounting, stenographic, cler ical, and other positions in the South Carolina Department of Public Welfare has been announc ed by Dr. J. McT. Daniel, merit system supervisor. April 27 is the last date for filing applications for By virtue of the Decree of tb** Court of Common Pleas for tb*' County of McCormick, S. C., in case of Federal Farm Mortga r " k Corporation. Plantiff. Vs.. Genie . Brown et al.. Defendants, I will sell on Salesday in May, 1942, b-- nor tbo 4th fiav of said mont^. between the legal hours of sa 1 *' before the Courthouse Door in tb? Town of McCormick. S. C., to highest, bidder, the following de scribed property, to wit: All that certain piece, parcel tract of land situate, lying ard being in Plum Branch District, the Conn tv of McCormick State of South Carolina, contain- i-w Fifty Seven and One-Fourth (57 1-4) acres, more or less, a^d bounded as follows: On the Nor^h bv tract No. 2 of the subdivisi^' > of the Mathilda C. Brown Estate- on the East by tract No. 3 of sub division of the Mathilda C. Bro Tr - > vstoto- on the South by C. & W. C. Railroad and on. the West b'* road and others, as will more fn 1 - ly appear by a plat of said subdi vision made bv J. M. Bussey, Sur- ve Tr«T ^atoh December 23, 1927. ALSO, All that certain pier-', narcel or tract of land situate, 1^- toward ; i n g anc i being in Plum Branch District, in the County of McCor mick and State of South Carolir 0 , containing Sixty and One-H^ 1 ’ (60 1-2) acres, more or less, and bounded as follows: On the North bv lot No. 2 of subdivision of the Mathilda G Brown Estate; on f'c Fast by Public Road to Plum Branch; on, the South by land o’: Geo. Bladon and State Highway and on thp West by Lot No. 4 or the Mathilda C. Brown Estate, r- bove described, as will more fuR** appear by a plat of said subdivi sion made by J. M. Bussey. Sur veyor, dated December 23, 1927. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CAS W . The purchaser is to pay for tin preparation and recording of all papers, including the required rev enue stamps. If the highest bid der should fail to immediate!^ comply with his bid in accordance with the terms t of the Decree, the premises will thereafter be resold upon the same terms and at such bidders risk. *' As no personal or deficiency judgment is demanded in the ac- admission to the examinations. Applications may be submitted ition, the bidding will close at the SPRING SKIRTS Plaid and Solid colors. $1.98 70 $2.98 NOTICE: Owners Of Hogs New Shipment JACKETS $2.98 by any resident of South Carol! who can meet the various mini mum qualifications of education and experience. The series an nounced recently includes the fol- Well, the most surprising event lowing positions: Chief of the di- that ever happened on my birth-j vision of finance, principal ac- } day was on Sunday morning, April countant, director and supervisor 12, 1942, when I returned home • 0 f commodity distribution, indus- from church and found there was ^ trial supervisor for the blind, su- j a long table in my back yard on j pervising tabulating equipment All persons keeping Hogs in j i which a picnic dinner and i ce( ! 1 operator, senior and junior tabu- the Town of McCormick must tea was spread in honor of my < lating equipment operators, prin- ' move them out before the 1st day of May unless they can comply with the provisions of the Hog Ordinance. , The Board of Health will in- Registers set up as a result of spect all premises on the 4th day these examin ations will be used for ! of May and report to the Town appointments to both permanent Council. ,le and will not remain open for a period df thirty days. J. FRANK MATTISON, Master for McCormick County, S C Aprif 13, 1942.—3t. 46th birthday. j cipal) senior and junior stenogra^ All 12 of my children were pres- i p hers senior and junior clerk typ- ent as they arranged this surprise j ists duplicating machine operator, for mother, which was really a and telephone operator. White Flannel SKIRTS $3.95 USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN HOME OF BETTER VALUES GREENWOOD, S. C. surprise. Those who enjoyed this dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Yar brough Brown and children, Doris and J. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Pearce Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Dilla- shaw and children, Curtis and J. T.; Mr. and Mrs. Lagette Brown; Mrs. Paul Dillashaw; W. T. Brown; Frank, Frances, Otis, Ja cob, Talmadge and Claud Work man Brown; Mr. and Mrs. Dell Weeks and children, Ruth, David, and Emma Jean; Mrs. Phenice Co- sey and daughter, Polly; Mr. and Mrs. Dozier Brown and children, Inez and Frances; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hamilton and daughter, Rebec ca; Mr. and Mrs: D. A. Young and children, Vera, Katheryn, Cecil and Aunt Lou Talbert. I received a number of nice and useful presents. After the dinner was served we entered into the living room where we sang a num ber of religious songs. All enjoyed the day, but oh, how me missed our dear husband and father, who and temporary employment in state and county offices. Printed booklets giving detailed McCormick, S. C. information regarding the duties April 7, 1942. and salaries of the positions, min imum qualifications of applicants, and the nature of the examina tions may be secured by writing to: Merit System Supervisor. Room 219 Education Building, University of South Carolina, Columbia. S. C. T. J. SIBERT, Mayor. INSURANCE Eire Insurance And Al) Other Kinds of Insurance In cluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN, McCORMICK, S. & JUS'S Pains Hi JtTISM? Most common forms of Rheumatic Pams aro due to muscular congestion which hinders free circulation of blood and causes pressure on nerves That is why to check these pains so many famous physicians fav °J internal medicine such as RUX COMPOUND. RUX ingredients work from the inaids (where the pain? actually are) and so are avail able to act quickly on congestion and pain. RUX also contains valuable diuretics and sys temic alkalircrs to aid the outgo of uric acid thru the kidneys. , RESOLVE to see how much RUX COM POUND may mean to you in added comfort, sleep, ease, and enjoyment of work and pleasure. This day get the genuine RUX Compound (liquid). 3 economical si*esspecial at PEOPLES DRUG STORE —Adv.