Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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r / McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, June 25, 1942 (PeAAcnah Mr. C. T. LeRoy of Willington was a visitor here one day the past week. Mrs. E. B. Brown, N. Talbert and Miss Mrs. John Amy Ann Snelling returned last Thursday from a ten days’ visit to Mrs. W. C. Reedy of Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Margaret Berry has re turned from a two weeks’ visit to Pensacola, Fla. , Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller and daughter, little Miss Ann, of Batesburg, spent the week end EM? 3G NEATS, LANS, FISH, CHICKENS AND EGGS % Ours is a First-Class Meat Market with a good variety of Fresh Meats, such as Pork, Beef, Lamb, Veal, Dress ed Chickens and Fresh Country Eggs every day, and various kinds of Fish on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We deliver. JESTER’S CASH MARKET PHONE 25 McCORMICK, S. C. here with Mrs. Mrs. J. E. Britt. Miller’s mother, Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. Snelling and two daughters, Misses Amy Ann and Marie, of Charlotte, N. C., are visiting Mrs. Snelling’s mother, Mrs. W. G. Blackwell. Mrs. John N. Talbert is spend ing a few days in Greenville with Rev. and Mrs. James Bruce. Mr. J. J. Collier of Plum Branch was a visitor here one day past week. days with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Massey. Mr. Massey, who has been ill the past several weeks, is reported to be getting along very nicely at this time. Mrs. F. K. McCain and Mrs. J. D. Phillips have returned home after attending the graduation of Ensign A. H. McCain, U. S. Naval Academy. Mr. Bill Wideman is recupeta- ting from an appendix opperation the in the Atlantic Coast Line Rail road Hospital, Waycross, Georgia. Misses Margaret and Lois Christian of Montgomery, Ala bama, were guests of Mrs. James Furqueron last week. Mrs. A. J. Andrews returned last Thursday from a ten days’ visit to her sister, Mrs. Mamie Smith, of Evans, Ga. Miss Natalie Brown of Colum bia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown, here. Mr. W. F. White of Plum Branch Route 1 was a visitor here Satur day. Mr. Frank W. Corley of Aiken spent the past week end with his parents, Mr. and Jesse R. Corley. Messrs. Lawrence Hester, Jr., and James Bell are leaving today to attend the Medical College of the State of South Carolina at Charleston. Mr. Hester is enter ing his sophomore year, while Mr. Bell will start his freshman year. Miss Jackie McGrath has re turned to her home here, after a here visit to her sister, Mrs. J. C. Mas- Mrs. sey, in Greenville. I Mr. J. R. Palmer of Troy was Mr. J. H. Mills, Jr., NAP, 1 a visitor here, yesterday after- U. S. N., Pensacola, and his wife noon, were recent visitors in the home of his aunt, Mrs. J. S. Strom. Miss Hettie McGrath of Green ville spent several days here last week in the home of her father, Mr. D. M. McGrath, returning with Mr. McGrath and daughter, Miss Helen, who went to Green ville Saturday to spend a few -xx- Freeland-Burch En gagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Freeland of Plum Branch, S. C., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Hugh Margaret, to William M. Burch, of Fort Knox and St. Louis. The wedding will take place on July 21st in St. Louis. Remember — You Always Save At — P G. A. Band ;allant-belk company Holds Meeting t! POOL YOUR TRIPS WITH >• r I /;v AND SAVE GAS AND TIRES f , Just As You Save By Shopping At Gallant-Belk’s. *.ome In Your Own Car This Trip-Come With Your Neighbor On The Next Trip Save Your Gas To Shop At GALLANT-BELK’S Where Everything Sells For Less atch For Our Big Bargain Days, For Those Who jol Their Shopping Trips With Their Neighbors ir Big Store Is The MECCA For All Thrifty Shop- ) pers In This Part Of The State. SEE OUR BEAHTIEGL CHINAH THE F100R ' Prices Less Than Half The Normal Prices! BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF CHINA AT The G. A. Band met on Mon day p. m. at the home of Miss Marjorie Osborne. The devotional was conducted by Mrs. F. A. Cosey, the leader. The topics discussed were “News” and “Girls of the Rain bow”. Those taking part on, the pro gram were Misses Marjorie Os borne, Emily Wilson, Anne San ders, Sara Ruth Brown, and Julia Holloway. Assisted by her mother. Miss Osborne served delicious refresh ments. Convention of S. C. Council Of Farm Women * The Most Beautiful Serving Platters. 71 Save Enough In Buying Your China From To Pay For A Trip To Greenwood. ! ! ! The 22nd annual convention of South Carolina Council of Farm Women met in Columbia on Thursday, June 18, with Mrs. Lan drum Sellers, president, presiding. At this meeting Mrs. C. D. So well was made president for the ensuing year. McCormick County Council of Farm Women received honor able mention for the work that had been done the past year. Among the outstanding speak ers at this meeting were: Gov ernor Jeffries, Dr. W. P. Jacobs, Chairman, S. C. State Defense Council, and Dr. E. J. Lease, Bio- Chemist, Clemson College. An informal reception was held at the governor’s mansion. McCormick County was repre sented by the Home Demonstra tion Agent, Miss Matilda Bell, Mrs. C. A. Gilbert. Mrs. Foster Speer, Mrs. J. E. Bell and Mrs. Ernest Christian. tXT Modoc News l LANT-BEIK COMPANY 4 WOOD’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE GREENWOOD, S. C. (Too late for last week.) Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Edmunds from North Augusta spent Sunday here and at Parksville with rela tives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone, ac companied by Mr. E. F. Bussey, made a short business trip to Mc Cormick on Monday evening of this week. Mrs. Talton Prince of Edgefield spent a couple of days here this week with her mother, Mrs. Min nie Bussey. Mr. G. E. Dukes, Jr., who is working at Durham, N. C., was a week end visitor here to his moth er, Mrs. G. E. Dukes. Rev. G. P. Lanier filled his reg ular appointment here Sunday morning, delivering a very inter esting sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Donald WANTED WOOD Green Or Dry Peeled, Red, Black and Sweet Gum, Cot tonwood, Willow, Maple and Poplar at 110.00 loaded on C. & W. C. or Southern Railroads. ALSO Unpeeled Pine at $7.50 loaded on South ern. All wood 5 foot length, 160 cu. feet per unit. Will also buy wood stacked or penned out convenient for truck. Should Mill prices advance before you get settle ment, the full advance would be added. R. M. WINN PLUM BRANCH, S. C. See Me For Fresh Meats, Groceries, Country Produce, Etc. I have bought the I. L. Smith Service Station and am now operating a Service Station, ‘ Meat Market, and handling Country Produce, Dry Goods, Etc., at that stand about two miles west of McCormick on highway No. 20, and will be glad to serve you. Phone 1420. F. WALKER LAGROON R. 1. McCORMICK, S. C. TRUCK IK RECAPPED We have all sizes rubber. Send us your tires and rationing certificates, or see John Warren. HOLLOWAY-DOUGHTY 811 Ellis Street. Augusta, Ga. Tractor Tires Repaired. Buy Your Furniture From J. S. STROM # / Easv Payment Plan. j j No | Carrying Charge. McCormick, S. C. from Fort Benning were week end visitors here to the latter’s moth er, Mrs. G. E. Dukes. Miss Jennie Shumate of Green wood made a short visit here Sun day morning to Miss Lucy Bus sey. Mr. Hermon Bussey is spending coveral days here this week with his mother, Mrs. B. M. Bussey. Mrs. John Nixon Talbert and sister. Miss Myrtle McDaniel, from 1 Hancock North Augusta spent Sunday here among friends and relatives. Mr. W. M. Nash of Augusta spent the past week end here with homefolks. Miss Rose Reese was dinner guest here Sunday to Miss Lucy Bussey.