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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, October 22, 1942 IcCORMICK MESSENG w rabllshed Every Thursday ■Published June 5, 19M EDMOND J. McCBACKEN, Editor and Owner Ealmi il at the Post Office at Me* ^ Oermick, S. C., as mail matter of dhe second class. ' ASCRIPTION RATES: t one Tear $1.00 Btx Months — .75 Three Months —i.AO TODAY and TOMORROW By DON ROBINSON FRONTS .... second Maybe, before this column goes to press, a second front will have been launched in Europe. On the other hand, maybe it will be another year before an honest-to-goodness second front Is under way. But whether it begins this week or next year it’s about time the parlor-generals stopped talking about it and let the generals in uniform make the decisions. The greatest catastrophe which could happen in this war—and one that would probably mean the loss of the war—would be to open a second front without having the men, equipment and plans neces sary to assure ultimate victory. To the masses c* "s vl '> cTorft know anything about it, it would seem wise to open a second front while the Germans are concen trating'their forces in Russia. But it would seem pirobable that our generals and the English generals have heard about this affair in Russia and realize, without our telling them, that it would seem easier to attack when millions of Germans are in Russia than it would be if they were at home. So if our leaders still consider it unwise to launch a second front at this time, they must nave very good reasons for arriv ing at that decision. It would be a tragedy if they were influenced by public opinion instead of acting entirely on the basis of their knowledge of conditions as they exist. WILLKIE . . dissention This fighting among ourselves over the second front issue must be very comforting to Adolf Hitler. After reading all of the various Report of Condition of THE DORN BANKING COMPANY of McCormick, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business on Sept. 30, 1942. ASSETS 1. Loans and discounts (Including $27.00 overdrafts) $ 33,030.71 2. United States Government obligations, direct and guar- teed 17,000.00 3. Obligations of States and political subdivisions 62,000.00 6. Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve bal ances, and cash items in process of collection 356,093.37 11. Other assets 145.36 12. TOTAL ASSETS $438,269.44 LIABILITIES j 13. Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and cor porations 1 $378,830.55 14. Tipae deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corpo rations __ 3,250.08 15. Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) __ 391.28 16. Deposits of States and political subdivisions 39,581.30 18. Other deposits (certified and officers’ checks, etc.) 512.62 19. TOTAL DEPOSITS $422,565.83 24. TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordinated ob ligations shown below) $422,565.83 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 25. Capital * $ 25,000.00 26. Surplus : 10,000.00 27. Undivided profits 10,703.61 29. TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 45,703.61 30. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $468,269.44 ♦This bank’s capital consists of $ None of capital notes and debentures; first preferred stock with total par ■ value of $ None, total retirable value $ None; second preferred stock with total par value of $ None, total re tirable value $ None; and common stock with total par value of $25,000.00. MEMORANDA 31. ^Pledged assets and (securities loaned) (book value): (a) U. S. Government obligations, direct and guaran teed, pledged to secure deposits and other liabilities None (b) Other assets pledged to secure deposits and other liabilities (Including notes and bills rediscounted and securities sold under repurchase agreement) $ 29,215.03 (c) Assets pledged* to qualify for exercise of fiduciary or corporate powers, and for purposes other than to secure liabilities None (d) Securities loaned None (e) TOTAL $ 29,215.03 32. Secured and preferred liabilities: (a) Deposits secured by pledged assets pursuant to re quirements of law 29,215.03 (b) Borrowings secured by pledged assets (including re discounts and repurchase agreements) None (c) Other liabilities secured by pledged assets None (d) Deposits preferred under provisions of law but not secured by pledge of assets None (e) TOTAL — $ 29,215.03 33. Subordinated obligations: (a) Unpaid dividends on preferred stock and unpaid in terest on capital notes and debentures, accrued to end of last dividend or interest period, not included in lia bilities or reserves above None (b) Other obligations not included in liabilities which are subordinated to claims of depositors and other cred itors — None 34. (a) On date of report the required legal reserve against deposits of this bank was 29,449.60 (b) Assets reported above which were eligible as legal i reserve amounted to $358,093.37 I, P. J. Robinson, Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and that it fully and correctly represents the true state of the several matters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. P. J. ROBINSON, Cashier. Correct.—Attest: M. G. Dorn, G. J. Sanders, Jr., Hanora C. Dorn, Directors. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of October, 1942, i hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. Rob’t. L. Dendy, Notary Public. My commission expires at the will of the Governor. statements on the subject—such things as Willkie telling a press conference that he would say “what I damn please,” and Repre sentative Rankin of Mississippi telling the house that “Marco Polo Willkie has already caused more embarrassment to the Allies than any other 4 man abroad”—it appeared as if Hitler’s prayers for unrest would come true. But al^honrrb these flareups are harmfu ^ morale and unity while they are flaring, they are apt to result in more unity rather than less after the fireworks are over. For such goings-on accentuate the need for cautious statements and lead everyone concerned to speak with even greater care in the future. COMMUNISTS . . . danger In New York city recently I watched a group of communists parade down the street shouting “Open a Second Front Now!” They were the same group of peo ple whom I saw, before Russia was invaded, parading through New York carrying signs demand ing that the United States keep out of the war and shouting, “The Yanks Aren’t Coming!” It is apparent—and I suppose the communists would admit it— that they are thinking more about the immediate fate of Russia than they are the fate of America or any of our other Allies. That is, their leaders are thinking in those terms—while the rest are just joining the parade and taking orders in their usual sheeplike fashion. But it is among such groups that mass psychology is ignited and gradually spread to other groups. Even though everyone in this country is cheering the Russian stand and hoping that Russia can destroy a big part of the German strength, even the communists ought to realize that the event ual salvation of Russia will de pend on an >\llied victory—and that an Allied victory means opening a second front only when our leaders know we are ready for it. DELAY strength It is probably time we stopped thinking in terms of a second front and anticipate, instead a “FIRST” front of the United Na tions. The war as a whole will not be won or lost in Russia. If Russia should be defeated—which seems more and more unlikely—the war would continue until the other Allies had destroyed Germany, and then Russia would share in that Allied victory. On the other hand, if Russia should succeed in driving out the German hordes, victory for neith er Russia nor our nation would come until Europe was invaded and Germany conquered. So, as far as the victory over Germany is concerned, the “first” front—the major front—will be on the continent of Europe. It is there only that the war can be won or lost. From the consid eration of the Allies as a whole, therefore, the Russian front is secondary and even the Russians themselves would be acting con trary to their best ultimate inter ests if they tried to force an in vasion of Europe before we know that we will have both land and air superiority. We are building equipment and training men faster than the Ger mans. Each day of delay tips the scales further in our favor. Let’s leave it up to the men who are planning the invasion to de cide when it is time to strike. x Six Inch Sermon BY REV. ROBERT H. HARPER Steps Toward the Solution of the Alcohol Problem. Lesson for October 25: Ecclesias tes 19:17; Amos 5:21-24; Romans 14:19-21; II Corinthians 6:17; I Peter 4:1-5. Golden Text: Amos 5:24. The passages grouped together in the lesson text suggest practical thoughts concerning the solution of the alcohol problem. Much depends upon the state and the character of rulers. Men claim the 18th amendment was repealed because prohibition could not be enforced. Why? With a right attitude among rulers, there is also needed an enlightened cit izenship with a moral purpose. God demands that life shall be rid of the untrue that “justice may roll down as waters.” The wholesome example of men in positions of influence is neces sary. If some would say they can Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing * ♦ By LYTLE HULL FREEDOM FOR ALL PEOPLES? Wendell L. Willkie, in a state- aent issued in Chungking, China, n October 7, said: “We believe his war must mean an end to he empire of nations over other tations . . And we must say o now, not after the war.” Probably 90 per cent of Ameri- ans subscribe to this sentiment, hough to work it out successfully ,nd universally would seem, at irst glance, to be an impossibility, inything, however, which we are ble to conceive, is possible of so- ation provided the Will exists. When this war is over and the aps have been “slapped down” nd sent home, it is very probable hat China is going to demand he return of all M^nchucko to he Chinese, and of Korea to the Koreans. If these demands are tot granted peaceably, war in he East may continue. China nil also demand the abrogation of he Treaty Rights and the return f Hong Kong, etc. China has as luch right to her territory as we lave to ours. It is the emancipation of the hundred and one” colonies and iependencies of the Great Na- ion which would seem to consti- ute an insurmountable obstacle o the Utopia which we call “Free- lorn for all peoples.” It would be >ossible, for instance, for the Jhited States to turn over the lawaiian islands to their inhabi- ants and let them run their own ountry in their own way. But rtiat would then prevent Japan, r Russia, or China, or some other powerful nation from adopting hem some day as a nice airplane lase from which it could attack he Unted States in the event of /ar? France, Britain, Holland and he United States could release he many islands which they own n the Caribbean; but 20 years rom now—or less—when whole armies can be carried by air, what will prevent some aggressor nation from taking one or many of them as a base for action against us? Imagine the difficulties atten dant upon the return of all Africa to the inhabitants of that multi- owned and controlled continent. How long would it be before inter tribal strife forced interference by the more advanced (?) nations: and how long would it be before this “interference” resulted in acquisition; and how long before “grabbing” would bring on another World war? How can autonomy be granted to every little island and group of people in the whole world when so many of these holdings are maintained principally for the purpose of strategic advantage in i case of war? { “Freedom for all peoples” is a | Principle. If adopted for some peoples and not for others, the operation may be successful—but the cancer will remain. The day will come—some time in the future after people have suf fered sufficiently from the rava ges of war—when they will decide to abolish this alternative to clever thinking: and in later ages even the memory of War will have ceased to exist. If this Heaven came into being tomorrow howev er, the “Freedom for all peoples” plan would still be faced with the question of economic competition among nations: that is — each na tion striving for self-sufficiency; holding on to rich colonies; erect ing tariff walls, etc. The only solution this column can visualize would be the creation of one vast nation composed of every country on earth and of all the earth’s population. Not so easy—and maybe not so pleasant! But this column’s inability to solve these simple questions does not mean they can’t be solved by some other column. ink without harm to themselves, t them remember those who ink to their ruin and apply lul’s rule (verse 21). No play of argument through ct, fiction or fancy can recon- Le the use of beverage alcohoi th Christian teachings and spir- The greatest step needed is the loption by Christians of a Chris- m attitude against strong drink Christians would resolutely set emselves against the liquor traf- *, in their own abstinence, in eir influence and by their votes uch would be accomplished. We cannot change the laws of the country overnight, and we can not transform the character of our citizens in a day. but we can make a beginning, with prospect of ulti mate success, if we resolve to live not the lusts of men but to the will of God. DR. HENRY J. GODIN Sight Specialist Eyes Examined Spectacles And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted. Qfifi Broad Street Augusta. Oa NOTICE OF TAX SALE Under and by virtue of a war rant issued to me by the County Treasurer of McCormick County, I have seized the following de scribed property to satisfy the taxes due the State of South Car olina and the County of McCor mick, and the same will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on salesday in November, 1942, dur ing the legal hours of sale in front of the Court House Door at McCormick, South Carolina, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the payment of the said taxes and the cost of said seizure and sale, to wit: The property of the following, and is described as follows: In School District No. 25, McCor mick County, State of South Car olina, assessed to Earl C. Jeffer son: 1 cow. MRS. J. T. FOOSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick County. McCormick. S. C., Oct. 20, 1942.—2t. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mattie E. Hollingsworth, Executrix of the estate of Earnest L. Hol lingsworth, Sr., deceased, has this day made application unto me for a final accounting and discharge as such Executrix, and the 20th day of Nov., 1942, at 10 o’clock A. M., has been fixed for the hear ing of said petition. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby no tified to present same on or by above date. J. FRANK MATTISON. Judge of Probate, McCormick Co., S. C. October 20, 1942.—4t. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate Notice is hereby given that Janie Price* Administratrix and L. L. Williams, Administrator of the estate of George D. Price, de ceased, have this day made appli cation unto me for a final re counting and discharge as such Administrators and the 9th day of November, 1942, at 10 o’clock, A. M., has been fixed for the hear ing of said petition. All persons holding claims against said estate are hereby notified to present same on or by above date. J. FRANK MATTISON, Judge of Probate, McCormick, Co., S. C. October 8, 1942.—4t. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate Notice is hereby given that J. P. Price, Administrator cum tes- tamento annexe de bonis non of the estate of Mrs. Mattie E. Price, deceased; has this day made ap plication unto me for a final ac counting and discharge as such Administrator, and the 13th day of November, 1942, at 10 o’clock, A. M., has been fixed for the hear ing of said petition. All persons holding claims against said estate are hereby notified to present same on or JUy above date. J. FRANK MATTISON. Judge of Probate, McCormick Co., s c October 13th, 1942.—4t. If a dairy cow is to be ft. profit- maker, she too must live at home.