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i m V fl '4 vv< lection, even though the treasury .as made urgent demands upon congress for new taxes amount- . ) at least $7,000,000,000 and wanted part of the new taxes to be collected this year in the form of payroll deductions. Be cause it is an election year, con gressmen are clearly trying to avoid tax legislation and are also shying away from the many measures which face them re garding control over labor, wages and profits. ■ On the labor problem there is clearly a wide divergence of opin- getTevery *one~ on.” a“ payroll” tol ion - 501116 f6eUn S that legl f* atlon pledge a minimum of 10 per cent curbing labor's rights would m- of income for the purchase of,crease production difficulties bonds I while others feel it is necessary to WASHINGTON Washington, D. C., April 27.— (NWNS)—The treasury depart- •ment, which until now has tried to sell war bonds and stamps without putting on much pressure, is beginning this week a drive to This move followed the revela tion that there has been a sharp falling off in the purchase of bonds recently. During the month of January approximately $1,000,000,000 in bonds was pur chased, but now the rate is said to have dropped to $500,000,000 a month—a decrease of 50 per cent. Secretary Morgenthau has therefore instructed 108,044 mem bers of war savings bonds com mittees in 3,070 counties to begin immediately to ring every door bell in an effort to get pledges for regular purchases. It is esti mated that unless this voluntary plan works, a compulsory plan will have to be instituted. “It is our plan,” said the secre tary of treasury, “to reach every person in the United States who receives an income of any sort, and to reach him as quickly as pos sible.” He admitted that 'some people, because of unusual cir- i cumstances, may not be able to pledge 10 per cent of income but said that others should be able to pledge more than that amount. Finiwicing of our huge war ex penditure is becoming increasing ly difficult, due in part t to the postponement . of congress in taking any new action on taxes. One congressman has said that he is willing to wager that the President will get no new tax bill to sign until after the November prevent any future strikes or. con tinued demands for higher wages. That production has increased greatly this year is unquestion able. Donald Nelson, head of the War Production board, has pre dicted that by the end of the year this country will have overcome the reserve built up by the Axis nations during the last decade. “We have not yet won our battle of production,” he said, “but t honestly believe we have passed the turning point.” Lieut. Gen. William S. Knudsen, production head of the war de partment, echoed Mr. Nelson’s statement after a recent inspec tion tour when he said: “Our output has gone up every month since Pearl Harbor and we have American Legion Aux iliary To Meet With Mrs. Paul Dowtin The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. Paul Dowtin on Thursday, May 7th, at 4:15 E. W. T., with Mrs. P. W. Roper and Mrs. D. H. Langley assistant host esses. The program will be in charge of Mrs. C. H. Workman. Church School Day At Methodist Church Here Next Sunday Church School Day will be ob served at McCormick Methodist Church next Sunday morning, May 4th, at 12 o’clock. A splendid program, “Resources for Christian Living in these Times,” is planned. A large attendance is expected. _X Mrs. A. P. Douglas Claimed By Death Mrs. Sunnie Jennings Douglas 83, died at the residence in Modoc early Wednesday morning of last week after an extended illness. Ftmeral services were conaucted more plants coming into produc- J the Modoc Baptist church Democratic Club Meetings Held Democratic Club meetings held in the various precincts in McCor mick County Saturday for the purpose of re-organizing and e- lecting delegates to the county convention which is to be held in the court house here next Mon day morning at 10 o’clock are re ported as follows: tion every day. Every machine tool factory I was in was working three shifts, seven days a week.” The War Production board took an unprecedented action when it accused, two -leading steel com panies of violation of priority egulations and asked the depart ment of justice to take appropri ate action. The complaints said that “the violations cited resulted in diversion by the two companies to their private customers of large quantities of critically need ed iron and steel at the expense of the needs of the armed forces HOUMD THEME MeCOKMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY May let and 2nd, 7:30 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. PRISCILLA LANE RICHARD WHORF . in “BLUES IN THE NIGHT” Also A Walt Disney Cartoon “DONALD’S CAMERA” i and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax last Thursday afternoon at o’clock with the Rev. G. P. La nier, the pastor, officiating. In terment followed in the Modoc cemetery. Pallbearers were T. D. Howie W. M. McDaniel, C. E. Holson T. J. Stone, E. F. Bussey, and C. T. Bussey. Mrs. Douglas, who was the wid ow of the late A. P. Douglas, was a loyal member of the Modoc Baptist church and of the Wood man circle. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. M. Nash, of Modoc, and several nieces and ne phews. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. Listen in on WGAC, Augusta, Ga., every day at 12:20 o’clock for program announcements. MONDAY and TUESDAY May 4th and 5th, 7:30 P. M. and 10 P. M« ERROL FLYNN OLIVIA de HAVILLAND in “They Died With Their Boots On Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS and LATEST NEWS EVENTS y> M ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents: Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. and the maritime commission.” Although the charges have been denied by the companies con cerned, whether they are true or not they stand as a clear warning to others engaged in war produc tion that there is to be “no fooling” with priority regulations. Meanwhile, Dr. John R. Steel man, director of the United States Conciliation Service, states that management and labor are both doing a remarkable job. “Labor’s and management’s pledge of full co-operation and continuous pro duction,” he said, “has been 99.97 per cent successful.” The verbal fight over whether the closed shop should be frozen still continues, however. Philip Murray, head of the CIO, warned •Tie senate that legislation curb- .ng labor would completely de stroy labor’s “no-strike” agree ment. The National Association jf Manufacturers, on the other hand, said that union spokesmen are demanding “100 per cent se curity” before they will help win the war and said that the War Labor board was acting as a dic tator when it ordered a closed shop in any industry. The asso ciation asked congress to “freeze u he status quo until we’ve won the war” and added, “Which is more important to a nation, at war—na tional security or union security?” The bitter feeling which exists between union leaders and cer tain representatives of manage ment continues without let-up and both sides are flooding con gress with their arguments. It may be that the whole prob lem, instead of being decided in congress will be dumped into the lap of Paul McNutt, chairman of the new War Manpower commis sion, and Sidney Hillman, recent- appointed special assistant to the President on labor matters. Both will have wide powers over labor. —Buy War Savings Bonds— McCORMICK PRECINCT, NO. 1— C. W. Pennal, President, G. C. Patterson, Vice-President, J. O. Patterson, Secretary. Executive Committeeman: Dan A. Bell. Enrollment Committee: H. C. Brown, J. F. Mattison, W. L. Brown, G. C. Patterson. Delegates to County Convention: C. W. Pennal, Dan A. Bell, J. Fred Buzhardt, H. C. Brown, J. Frank Mattison, John T. Faulkner, W. L. Brown, C. H. Crawford, J. O. Patterson, L. H. Simpson, J. A. Talbert, H. C. Walker, W. B. Quarles, J. L. Caudle, J. M. Dorn, G. J. Sanders, Jr., A. H. Hamlin, W. P. Parks, Jr., J. S. Strom. > McCORMICK PRECINCT, NO. 2— T. J. Sibert, President, P. J. Robinson, Vice-President, E. J. McCracken, Secretary. Executive Committeeman: W. E. Britt. Enrollment Committee: M. L. Gibert, J. R. Corley, G. H. McCain. Delegates to County Convention: J. C. Talbert, W. E. Britt, T. L. Britt, S. L. Britt, T. J. Sibert, P. J. Robinson, Rev. W. M. Owings, J. R. Corley, G. H. McCain, Joseph P. Holloway, M. L. Gibert, Mrs. Ruth P. Duncan, Mrs. C. A. Gilbert, J. T. McGrath, J. L. Smith, J. L. Jennings. Y. E. Seigler, Secretary. Executive Committeeman: W. E. Sheppard, Sr. Delegates to County Convention: W. L. White, W. E. Sheppard, Jr., E. L. Hollingsworth, Jr. WELLINGTON CLUB— A. B. Andrews, President, Mrs. Viola Cowan, Secretary. Executive Committeeman: Will Cowan. Delegates to County Convention: J. W. Morrah, A D. M. Wardlaw. REHOBOTH CLUB— E. M. Morgan, President, Mrs. Aline Culbreath, Secretary Executive Committeeman: H. E. Freeland. Delegate to County Convention: B. S. Culbreath. Enrollment Committee: E. M. Morgan, J. P. Talbert, W. A. Winn. W BELL’S STORE CLUB— C. C. Wrenn, President, Mrs. D. L. Burnett, Secretary v Executive Committeeman: D. L. Burnett. Delegate to County Convention: D. L. Burnett. nt, Vice-President, Secretary, an: LYON’S CL J. E. Mosel; C. H. Ne R. T. McK Executive Comm C. L. Williams Enrollment ComiSjiittee: E. L. Hollingsworth, R. M. Brock, Miss Kathleen McKinney. Delegate to County Convention: W. M. McKinney. PLUM BRANCH CLUB— R. M*. Winn, President, S. J. King, Secretary. Executive Committeeman: J. L. Bracknell. Delegates to County Convent J. J. Collier, J. W. Minor, J. C. Winn, E. M. Winn, G. T. Rearden, C. L. Wideman, J. W. Fowler, W. R. Freeland, * J. L. Wells. CLATWORTHY’S CROSS ROADS CLUB— Mrs. Mae Grayes Link, Presi dent, J. L. MeComb, Vice-President, Horace D. Brown, Secretary. Executive Committeeman: Horace D. Brown. Enrollment Committee: Mrs. Mae Graves Link; Mrs. J. W. Wilson, J. L. MeComb. Delegate to County Convention: Horace D. Brown. x Death Claims Mrs. Ella Stroud Operetta At High School Here Tomorrow Night The McCormick Grammar School will present their annual operetta Friday nig&t. May 1st, at 8:30 o’ clock at me high school auditori um. Admission is 15 cents for ev ery one. Mrs. G. Huguley Claimed By Death Mrs. Mattie P. Huguley, 73, died at her home here Sunday morn ing at 12:30 o’clock. Funeral services were conduc ted from the McCormick Baptist church, of which she was a de voted and faithful member, Mon day afternoon at 4 o’clock with her pastor, Rev. L. K. Simpson, officiating. Interment followed in the McCormick cemetery. Active pallbearers were Mau rice C. White, Chas W. Pennal, Dr. C. R. Strom, H. G. Sanders, G. J. Sanders, Jr., and D. C. Tal bert. Mrs. Huguley was the daughter of the late Marjorie Jacks and. Holloway W. Prather, a native of Clinton, S. C. After residing in Tignall, Ga., for many years she moved to McCormick in 1900 and was widely beloved because of her devotion and service. She had been in declining health for the past six years but confined to her bed only four weeks. Her husband, William G. Hugu ley, McCormick merchant, died in 1935. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter E. Rankin, Anderson, Mrs. Charlie C. Morgan, McCor mick; two sons, Ellis H. Huguley, Greenville; Claude H. Huguley, McCormick; six grandchildren: one sister, Mrs. Louise Nelson, McCormick. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in. charge. B. T. U. Training School At Plum Branch Baptist Church May 4-8 CLARKS HILL CLUB— Mrs. W. H. Ryan, Presidei Mrs. Annie Sanders, Vic dent, J. O. Marshall, Secretary, Executive Committeeman: £ Thos. Meriwether. M resi- Delegates to County Convention: J. G. McKie. W. H. Ryan, R. H. Wilkes, ROBINSON’S CLUB— E. C. Chaetham, President, L. C. Talbert, Vice-President, Dewey Langley, Secretary!' xecutive Committeeman: T. A. Dowtin. Enrollment Committee: T. A. Dowtin, B. N. Talbert, J. T. Roberts. Delegates to County Convention: Dewey Langley, Paul Dowtin, Bulah Smith. BETHANY CLUB— W. K. McDonald, President, W. L. Winte, Vice-President, Mrs. Ella Brown Stroud died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. D. Price, of McCormick, Friday morning at 7:30 o’clock following a long illness. Mrs. Stroud was a native of Mc Cormick county and was widely beloved by a host of friends. She was the widow of Brantley Stroud who preceded her a number of years ago. Mrs. Stroud would have been 74 years of age on the 18th of May. She was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the McCormick Pentecostal Holiness church by the Rev. R. M. Brewer of Green wood and the Rev. L. R. Simpson. Interment followed in the McCor mick city cemetery. Mrs. Stroud is survived by the following children: Mrs. J. H. Wil liams of Greenwood; Mrs. Ec Wideman, Mrs. G. D. Price and Jim F. Stroud of McCormick; 26 grandchildren and 18 great grand children survive. Also one brother, J. W. Brown, McCormick. Pallbearers were C. L., Leon, Edgar and James Williams, Wal ter Carroll and Frank Hardy. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. x ■ Early Closing Notice The training Union of Plum Branch Baptist Church will hold its Annual Training School the week of May 4-8. Miss Florrie Lee Lawton of the State Baptist Training Union Department, Co lumbia, will be the visiting work er. The following courses of study are to be offered: For Juniors—“Bible Heroes”, taught by Miss Loiuse Bracknell, Intermediates — “The Meaning of Church Membership”, taught by Miss Lawton, Young People and Adults — Building a Christian Home”, taught by Rev. Mr. Lanier. Miss Lucy Brown will haye^ charge of the story hour. • Each night between classes Miss Lawton will show a religious mov ing picture. Classes will begin at 8:30 and close at 10:00. This course of study is not lim ited to Training Union members. Every one is invited to attend. Louise Bracknell, Director. Asked To Raise $250 For The United China Relief Campaign TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF McCORMICK: We are requested to raise the sum of $250.00 for the .United China Relief Campaign. I feel sure that all of our people will want a part in sending the vital necessities so urgently needed by our Allies—the Chinese. Mrs. Verna L. Rogers has agreed Beginning May 1, and continu ing through the summer months until September 1, we, the under signed merchants of the Town of to take charge of this program Plum Branch, will close our stores and I urge each and every one of at G;30 p. m., Saturdays excepted, you to co-operate with her. Time Your cooperation by shopping ear- is short; do not wait for her to ly will be appreciated. call on you. J. L. Bracknell, i T. J. Sibert, J. J. Collier. ^ Mayor. ;