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» • hi ■ *& v ; . i | ¥ T&UB «^5 (Pt< ^ OR* fMTNTm «ND OUB OD Forty-First Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1942 Number 4 This Week in Washington, D. C., June 22.— (NWNS)—Those who keep close tabs on the pulse of public opin ion say that the people’s anger rose to the highest point since the beginning of the war when the story came out about the Nazi’s having cold-bloodedly blot ted out the whole population of a Czechoslovak town. Ever since the war started gov ernment officials have been alarmed over the lack of patriotic fervor in certain parts of our country and many a morale building campaign has been launched from this city to make us more keenly aware of the need for bringing the Axis nations to their knees in the quickest possi ble time. But that one story, widely , circulated in newspapers and over ; the radio, about the mass-murder in the little town of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, did more to make our nation’s blood boil than any propa ganda from this city ever could do. Probably the most brutal, terrifying, horror-story that ever came out of this or any other war, the Germans released it themselves to boast about the revenge they meted out to a town which, they alleged, had given shelter to the murderers of Reinhard Heydrich, the Number 2 man in the German gestapo. In their release the Germans own official message was: “Alter these facts had been ascertained all malfe grown-ups of the town were shot, while the women were placed in a concen- tinguished. The inhabitants of Lidice near Kladno numbered 483.” (According to the British the population was 1,200). This total blotting out a of community and the massacre of all of the people in it has made Americans in similiar small towns in this country shudder at the heinous depths to which the Germans will descend—and it has sent a wave of hate against Hitler, much stronger than anything which has been felt before, surging through out this country. Our government, based on figures gathered by them as well as by other governments of the United Nations, esti mates that over 500.000 civil ians in conquered countries have been executed by the Nazis, by far the greatest number being in Poland and Jugoslavia. Our domestic worries over gasoline, rationing, etc., seem of such inconsequential importance compared with the life-and-death struggle facing the millions of people in Europe that it may seem poor taste to even discuss them in the same breath. But we must remember that the final de feat of Hitler depends to a large extent on keeping things hum ming in this country. If our transportation is stalled, our health foods limited or our domestic economy too greatly disrupted, we couldn’t do the war job that is necessary to assure victory. That’s why it is considered essential here to keep automo biles in the people’s hands rather Frank P. Wells Dies ,4t Troy Funeral services for Frank Ele vens Wells. 70, who died at Troy Sunday night at 7 o’clock after an illness of several weeks, were con ducted at the graveside in Plum Branch cemetery yesterday after noon at 6 o’clock. The Rev. W. P. Grier, Jr., officiated. Mr. Wells was born at Plum Branch, the son of Pickens and Sally Martin Wells. He was a member of the Methodist church there, though he had resided for some time with his son-in-law, Hal Harris, in Troy. His wife, Mrs. Mollie Lanham Wells, died several years ago. He is survived by two sons, Robert Wells and Joe Wells; two daughters, Mrs. Hal Harris and Mrs. Richard Baxley; one brother, J. C. Wells, and one sister, Mrs. Harvey Bracknell. X Employers Can Save Money By Paying Contributions Now tration camp, and the children \ than confiscate them, ration only were entrusted to appropriate ed- where it is essential and control ucation institutions. The town ship was leveled to the ground and the name of the community ex- the people’s cost of living. To many easterners the decision to build a pipeline to carry oil to & THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY June 26th and 27th, 7:30 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ' « ! WEAVER BROS. m [99 'TUXEDO JUNCTION’ Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax Listen in on WGAC, Augusta, Ga., every day at 12:20 o’clock for program announcements. MONDAY and TUESDAY June 29th and 30th, 7:30 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. CLAUDETTE COLBERT JOHN PAYNE m )!. REMEMBER THE DAY Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS and LATEST NEWS EVENTS 99 I ©2. Employers who owe job insur ance contributions for any part of 1941 can save money by paying them before July 1, officials of the state unemployment compen sation department said today. Employers who paid their 1941 contributions to the state on or before January 31 were gvien an offset of 90 per cent against the unemployment taxes they owed the federal government. However, the federal law still allows them an 81 per cent offset for any de linquent 1941 contributions paid the state before July 1. Normally the state unemploy ment contribution rate is 2.7 per cent of workers’ wages, and the federal unemployment excise tax is three per cent. However, through an offset arrangement provided by the federal govern ment the federal tax is only three- tenths of one per cent if the state is paid on time. Therefore, the federal and state tax combined amounts to only three per cent, and even less if the employer earns a lower rate through experi ence rating under the state law. Old Age Pension Meeting Saturday There will be a meeting of Old Age Pension of McCormick Coun ty in the court house at McCor mick on Saturday, June 27th, at 3:30 o’clock. In accordance with our consti tution and by-laws, there will be a State convention held in Colum bia, S. C.. on Mondav. July 13 1942, beginning at 10:30 in the ballroom of the Wade Hampton Hotel, just across the street from the capitol. Owing to the fact that this is election year, this will be the most important gathering the aged people have ever held in South Carolina. We will have pres ent at the meeting at least one or more candidates for the U. S. Sen ate and for Governor. Remember, this is a supreme test of our organization and we want at least 1,000 or more dele gates at our convention. We want to elect as many delegates as we can get to represent us. We are asking everyone who is interested to come out and we also want all candidates that are running for office to meet with us as we want to hear from you all in regards to the Old Age Pension. J. A. Young, Pres. Old Age Pension Of Mc Cormick Co. Rev. E. Gettys At Pressly Memorial Rev. E. Gettys of Iva, a former missionary to India, will assist the pastor in a series of services of four days at the Pressly Memo rial A. R. P. Church of McCor mick, beginning Thursday even- ON THE NEWS FRONT War Economy Hardships Facing American People “We can honestly say that so far as production itself is concerned, we are ‘over the hump’—but as instant, ^ at | f or the inconveniences, discom- rm an( j i iar( j s i 1 ip s that you and Mt. Carmel News ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15. 17 cents, including defense tax. >2# for the war to Wilton dollars. the East, and proposed plans to supply rubber for tires, are per haps welcomed as a possible con tinuation of normal living, but the whole purpose of devoting so much energy to this problem is in no sense aimed at continuing pleasure driving but to continue absolutely necessary transporta- ion. The government realizes that our whole economic system is hitched to the automobile and hat .without automobiles there would be serious disruption in our system. Consequently, the pipeline will be rushed through in an effort o provide necessary gasoline as •veil as Juel oil for next winter. \s for rubber, there is still little prospect of getting new tires for utomobiles this year or next, •’t all possibilities are being ex- ’ored. The President is urging Tr eryone to turn in every avail able piece of scrap rubber, which is vitally needed for our war pro gram. If the scrap collection is great enough, efforts may be made to use some of it for tires for the most necessary purposes. According to Joseph Weiner of the War Production board, it s likely that we will soon be ra tioned on cocoa, coffee, fuel oil and electric power, but there is no immediate need for rationing of most foods or of clothing. “Basic requirements of living,” said Mr. Weiner, “can be met in this country to a degree which in all other countries would be so satisfactory that most of them did not even experience it in peace.” Congress now has before it a new all-time record appropriation Ijk bill asking $39,417,827,337 for the war department which, if passed, §>[ will bring the money appropriated just about 200 We had quite a fine treat last week in the series of sermons preached by Rev. Francis T. White for three days, beginning Friday morning and closing Sabbath ev ening at the A. R. P. Church, Rev. White is quite a fine preacher and each sermon stressed more and more how the world needs Christ and to know the will of God. He preached the gospel of Jesus Christ in all of its purity an(d lov- liness and how badly, indifferent humanity needs to be awakened to the world’s greatest need: Faith and trust in God, and prayer to Him. The meeting was well at tended and very much enjoyed. Dr. S. W. Reid, pastor, and Rev. Chisholm Halliday assisted. Rev. Chisholm Halliday left Friday afternoon to rejoin Mrs. Halliday and children, who are with her parents in Alabama. It was quite a pleasure of the Mt. Carmel people to see Mrs. L. T. Pressly of Great Falls in Mt Carmel again. She spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Wat son and attended the meeting at the A. R. P. Church here. Mrs. Pressly has a host of friends here who are always delighted to see her. Mr. Alex Mitchell of Mt. Pleas ant, who has accepted a job at De la Howe for the summer, spent the week end with his uncles, Messrs. Willie and Lawrence Hester. Mr. D. W. Harling has about re- 20vered from a recent illness. Miss Monnie Harling, who is also on our sick list, is getting along nicely at >ur last report. Dr. Tuten of McCormick was a rofessional visitor here several times last week and also Monday. Miss Flo Hester, the very attrac- ive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hester of Calhoun Falls, is spending some time with her charming cousin, Miss Carolyn Hester. Mrs. Charles Bowyer of Ander son spent Saturday night with her mother, Mrs. J. R. Tarrant. We are glad to say Mrs. Tarrant continues to improve. Mr. Pat Hester of Columbia spent the week end at his home here. Mt. Carmel people were glad to hear that Mrs. Myrtle Mauldin is improving rapidly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Posey Alverson in McCormick. We all wish for her a speedy recovery. 8:30 o’clock. From Thursday through Saturday, praise services at 8:30 p. m. and preaching at 8:45. The program for Sabbath is as follows: 11 a. m.. Sabbath school; 11:45 a. m., . meeting of session; 12:00 noon, preaching, and the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper; and at 8:30 p. m., the closing serv ice of the series. The public is cordially invited to enjoy these services with us. S. W. Reid, Pastor. -xx- Civilian Defense Council Would Start Nutrition Classes The Civilian Defense Council is anxious that Nutrition Classes be started as early as possible. Miss Matilda Bell has agreed to teach the classes and an early organization is desired. During these critical times everyone on the “home-front” is anxious to have a part in carry ing thru to victory. There is no better way than to see that the family is properly fed and in a way as will take as little from the war production effort as possible. Join a nutrition cla now and study with your neigh bors this vital subject. The class will meet one after noon each week at the court house at five o’clock. Call or write Mrs. H. N. Cole man, phone 63, today, asking her to enroll you. X — Modoc News Mr. Jesse Reese of Columbia spent the past week end here with his mother, Mrs. Roselind Reese. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. White wer? visitors Saturday night to their daughter, Mrs. Fred M. Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. James Burnett of Augusta were week end visitors here to the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bussey. Mrs. James Clem of Greenwooc was a week end visitor here to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mrs. Sue Parks of Augusa spent a couple of days here last week in the home of Mrs. W. M. Nash. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bussey of Co lumbia were week end visitors j here to homefolks. I will have to endure, why we haven’t even got to the foothills yet.” Those were the words of Donald M. Nelson, chairman of the War Production board, as he addressed * a gigantic rally in Chicago. “This war has not yet been won. Some very hard months are ahead of us, and this is no time for easy optimism. But whether this war is to last two years longer, or 10 years longer, one thing we can be sure of—we can look to the future with hope.” . Nelson’s statement means that war economy is going to reach into the homes of 132 million Am ericans, out for victory. All, or almost all, of the habits of Ameri cans regarding the purchase or use of clothing, housing, trans portation, fuel and food are going to undergo a change. No Rationing of Clothing Yet. The division of civilian supply. Office of Emergency Management, disclosed that there is but very little possibility that clothing' will be rationed this year. There will be a change over to the use of more cotton than heretofore be cause of the military having need for most of the wool. American people will have to dress for war. There will be less frills and glamour on their clothing. Besides the gasoline shortage, many p'eople do not fully realize there is a shortage of fuel oil be cause of transportation diffi culties. Transportation difficulties will also make a decided change in most Americans’ lives. There will be less visiting and social calling. Neighborhood stores and movies will be patronized in creasingly as an automobile conservation measure. Trains and busses will be used to a greater extent than ever. There will be a greatly cur tailed variety of goods, too. Main street may lose some of its glow, for electric power natural gas and manufactured gas are being diverted more and more each day from non-essen tial to essential uses. Housing, likewise, is another serious problem that will touch on millions of working peoples’ lives. Defense Area Housing Shortage. Private home building is being discouraged in favor of projects that will be made available for rental to war workers. In defense areas, where there is an acute Messrs. B. M. Bussey, Ed. Dukes | hortago of necessary houslng> all and G. E. Canteleau, who arr | wailable and usab ; e 5 p ace is hg. * ing taken by the government. working at Durham, N. C., spen the past week . end here with homefolks. Mrs. Talton Prince of Edgefielr spent last Friday here with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Bussey. Sgt. Austin Clem and Pvt. Bur ton Ward from Camp Gordon were dinner guests here Sunday to the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Miss Lucy Bussey spent Tues day among friends at Meriwether. Retailers Must File Price List Of Cost Of Living Commodities There is plenty of food for all. Civilian Supply officials say. But hey insist that some of our eat ing habits will have to be re vised. There will be less coffee, ea. bananas, pork and fish. The rationing of sugar is already cut ting down on our supply of sweets. In a Washington radio address. Nelson said: “To dealers and consumer alike, I would like to say: abide by the price ceilings and rationing con trols established by the office of price administration. It isn’t smart to go to a bootlegger in war time . . . “We’re in a war, and violating these controls is close to treason.” XX Gas Registration July 9, 10, and 11 Gasoline registration dates have All retailers in this area will have to file price list of cost of living commodities as defined in Prof. George McCelvey of York bu ii e tin No. 2 with the War Price is visiting in the home of Sen. and anc j Rationing Board by July 1st. been set as July 9th, 10th, Mrs. L. L. Hester. Copies of the bulletin may be se- and 11th, at places to be an- Mrs. Hunter McKinney is on our cured from the board’s office nounced next week. Basic “A” sick list this week. Hope she will on the second floor of the books will be issued on these soon be well again. Robinson building. dates.