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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, January 21, 1943 Mr. Carl Osborne, Sm 2c, of the IT. S. Naval Reserve, spent several days here last week with his mother, Mrs. Nell Osborne. Mr. W. H. Andrews of Willing- ton was a visitor here Tuesday. Mrs. W. C. Reedy of Tampa, Fla., 3s spending this week here with her mother, Mrs. E. B. Brown. dained deacons. In accordanct with the rotation system recently adopted by the church, Mr. C. H. Huguley, Mr. J. A. Talbert and Mr. D. C. Talbert were the three dea cons retiring. Mr. Andy Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn., is visiting his wife and baby here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Freeland. Mr. William Willis, student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, spent the week end near town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Willis. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Parks of Parksville attended the Ordina tion Service here Sunday morning at the McCormick Baptist Church when their so£, Mr. W. P. Parks, Jr., Mr. G. J. Sanders, Jr., ,and Pvt. Elvin C. Brock, who recent ly was transferred from New York to Robins Field, Warner Robins, Ga., spent the past week end with his parents, Mr. and Mr. W. W. Brock, of the Bellevue section. spring and summer merchandise for the H. Drucker store which is arriving daily. ' here, Mrs. Jack Campbell has return ed to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. LaGroon of near town, after an extended visit with her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell, Sr., of Abbeville. Mr. J. L. Smith spent Monday In Atlanta, Ga., buying mares and mules for his salestables here. Mr. Wilson Hipp of the U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va., spent several days here last week with Mrs. Hipp and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. McCain. Mrs. Hipp returned to Norfolk with him Monday, after Visiting relatives in Winnsboro. Mrs. H. Drucker returned home yesterday from a ten days’ visit Mr, Robert. Lee Faulkner were or- !4n New York, where she bought Mrs. Douglass Haggard Entertains In Honor Of Mr. And Mrs. L. N. Brown, Jr. On Wednesday evening, Dec. 30th, Mrs. Douglass Haggard enter tained with a delightful Christmas party in honor of a recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown, Jr. The receiving rooms were beau tifully decorated with Christmas greens with red berries. The beau tifully appointed lace covered din ing table had holly with red berries for its centerpiece, flanked with silver candelabra of red candles. Delicious refreshments were served. Those enjoying Mrs. Hag gard’s hospitality on this hap py occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown, Sr., Mrs. J. J. Dorn, and Mrs. 4£. L. Britt, Miss Marie Sharpton * and Mrs. Thos. R. Reeder of Atlanta, Ga. is visiting at home this week. Mrs. T. W. Parks and little daughter, Thelma, and Mrs. Jamer Jefferson of Augusta visited in the home of Mrs. G. E. Langley Satur day afternoon. Miss Laurie Dunlap of McCor mick spent the past week end with Miss Carolyn Rice. Miss Mable Winn of Augusta visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Winn, the past week end. T. Sgt. M. P. Lankford has re turned from overseas duty and is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ella P. Lankford, en route to Ft. Mon- The honorees were married Oct. mouth, N. J., where he is to enter 14, 1942, in Miami, Florida. She Officers Training School in the was formerly Miss Hazel Re jane of near future. Long Island, Fla. N. Y., and Miami, •/ / Remember — You Always Save At... GALLANT-BELK COMPANY COLD WEATHER VALUES If you need some good part- wool and wool blankets this year or next-now is the time to buy them and GALLANT- BELK COMPANY is the place. We have on hand a good supply of 80% - 50% - 25% Wool Blankets —■ in all colors. All at attractive prices. LADIES’ WOOL COATS ? '*v • i • for this year and next • • see our big selection of 100% wool coats — trimmed and . — untrimmed. Latest styles — • * wonderful values! LADIES’ HOSE Ladies! — for the best selec tion of hose in Greenwood . . . we suggest that you visit our store. Better values, too! NEW SPRING WOOLENS It’s easy to sew your own clothes . . . inexpensive be cause you can practically double your wardrobe — at half price. We have a big collection of New Spring Woolens — all easy to sew ... all budget priced! SHOES Visit our Big Shoe Depart ment on our first floor. Shoes for every member of the family, fitted properly by X-Ray, and all for less. IT WILL BE IN 1943 AS IN PAST YEARS— if it can be had . . . you will find it at GALLANT-BELK COMPANY! BUY U. S. WAR BONDS USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN GALLANT-BELK COMPANY HOME OF BETTER VALUES GREENWOOD, S. C. Miss Sara Robertson was the guest of Miss Lena Parks in Au gusta several days the past week. Tom Freeland of Columbia vis ited in the home of his father, W. R. Freeland, the past week end. m IKNRY J. GODIN Sight Specialist Eyes Examined Spit u v- it.' And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted. Of* ^ AliqtlCTO O INSURANCE Fire Imurance And AU Other Kinds of Insurance In eluding Life Insurance. HUGH (J. RROWN. Mr-roRMICK. S < NOTICE OF TAX SALE Under and by virtue of a war rant issued to me by the Coun • Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reese of Co- Treasurer of McCormick County^ lumbia visited friends in Plum crlb ^ e ^ e d rty the ^‘sa’Sf'y ?he taxes due the State of South Car- Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Coleman Entertain With Dinner Party For Capt. J. N. Talbert Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Coleman en tertained with a dinner party Monday evening in honor of Capt. Miss Sallie T. Cade came home the legal hours of sale in front cf John Nixon Talbert who is here on for just a day or two and return- the Court House Door at McCor- furlough with his wife and baby, ed to Converse College where she proceeds “ofthesate'wfl'l be'aonb* 16 from his foreign post of duty. is in charge of the infirmary. Dur- to the payment of the said taxes Thrpe courses were served to the ing the holidays she was doing and the cost of said seizure ana following: Mr. and Mrs. Coleman,! volunteer work in the General sa ™.p t0 wit: t n q a Cant, and Mrs. Talbert, Mrs. A. J. Hospital in Anderson. de r 0 n He°irs and isdescribed A a" Branch the past week end. X Mt. Carmel News olina and the County of McCor mick, for the years 1939, 1940 ancT 1941, and the same will be sold , to the highest bidder for cash on salesday in February, ly43, durir' Andrews, Mrs E. B. Brown and Mrs. W. C. Reedy of Tampa, Fla., who is here on a visit also. This is one of numerous courte sies extended Capt. Talbert since his arrval Wednesday of last week. X Scout News Troop 71 of the boy scouts met Thursday night, January 14, for their regular weekly meeting. Those who had not passed their Mrs. D. L. Bryson and Mrs. T. B. follows: Frasier of Calhoun Falls spent 5 lots situated in the Town of Sunday with Mrs. Ida Black and ? kt 011 ? 1 . Car 9~ ,, *, . „ , „ lina* School District No. 4, front- Mrs. Fannie Blackwell. j n g 350 f ee t on Cherry Street anet Mrs. Etta Lindley was a recent 150 feet on Hammond Street, more visitor in Calhoun Falls. i° r less > bounded on north by land Mr D J McAllister was a busi- Harmon; east by land of Mr. D J. McAllister was a busi p c D south ciierrv ness visitor in Atlanta the first of street; west by Hammond Street, second class cooking tests did so 11 the lake. Ten boy passed their assembly in Columbia last week the week Mr. Edwin Covin of Lyman spent the week end with Mr. Willie Hes ter. Sen. L. L. Hester left Monday of last week to be present at the opening meetings of the general and probably others. MRS. J. T. FOOSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick County. McCormick, S. C., Jan. 11, 1943.—3t. second class test of traveling a mile on foot timed to twelve minutes. We had some practice in tracking also. Thursday night, Jan. 21, the troon is going to split up into pairs and cook supper. Mr. P. R. Brown is to give prizes to the two with the best looking supper. * Reporter. X Woman’s Division Asks For Knives Mr. Pat Hester spent the week end at his home here. NOTICE OF TAX SALE Calls come continuously for old knives, this being one of the weapons used by our boys in lots of the jungle fighting. The local Woman’s Division is last Satur day. Mrs. McAllister vis- asking that you spare one of your I ited her father and sister near kitchen knives and send it to Cross Hill for t he week end. Under and by virtue of a war rant issued to me by the County Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott of j have seized the following de- Greenwood were spend the day scribed property to satisfy the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott taxes due the State of South Car- Sunday. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of fofthe'yearrms? 1 !^^ Anderson was also a guest. 1941*, and the same will be sold Mrs. Lane Smith has returned to the highest bidder for cash on her work at Brenau College, salesday in February, 1943, during r-o the lecal hours of sale in front of Gainesville, Ga. tl:le court House Door at McCor- Miss Gladys Scott of Davidson, miefc, South Carolina, and the N. C., spent the week end at her proceeds of the sale will be applied home here to the payment of the said taxes. Mr. Cecil Gilliam and Mrs. E * 1 sale, to 6 witf** ° f Sald Sei2Ure ““ M. Williams spent a pleasant day: The property of John Mct)aniel, last week shopping in Anderson, and is described as follows: Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Gladys 1 in 12 l > f"r gj*?' Bowyer, Mrs. D. J. McAllister and m j c ^ County, State of South Car- Pvt. Pickens T. Scott attended the olina, bounded on north by lands funeral of Mr. Brown in Cross Hill i of A. W. Rodgers Est.; east by land of Will McDaniel; south by land of Richard Gilchrist; west by Cut- fytown Creek, and probably others. Drucker’s Store immediately. The condition of the knife doesn’t mat ter. It is needed. Members of the H. D. Clubs are asked to col lect knives and give them to Miss Matilda Bell. Plum Branch News Mrs. R. M. Winn and Miss Gladys Winn spent several days recently in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Godsey in Greenwood. Friends of Miss Emma Bell King will be glad to know that she has recovered sufficiently from in juries she received in a recent au tomobile accident to resume her work as teacher in the school here. Miss Willie Mae Humphrey of Greenwood spent the past week <md with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Willis have enjoyed a recent visit from their children, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wil lis and little son, Donald, and Miss Julia Lee Willis of Charlotte, Mrs. Joe Yassney and little son, Joe, Jr., of Jacksonville, N. C., and Alvin Willis of the U. S. Navy, who is stationed at Great Lakes, 111. Miss Jane Wall has returned to her work in Laurens, after spend ing some time at home recuperat- n°r from an infected foot. Rev. G. P. Lanier and Miss Alta Lanier of Salley visited friends in : lum Branch the past week end. The Laniers recently moved to '’alley where he has accepted a nastorate. The good wishes of *heir friends here, go with them in their new field. Mrs. Lillie Langley has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Chandler, in Rock Hill. Bob Banks has gone to Nash ville, Tenn., were he has joined the Army Air Corps and will re ceive training there. Mrs. Blake Thomas and little daughter, Elizabeth Ann, of Greenwood spent several days re cently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Bladon. Pvt. W. M. Freeland of Ft. Dix, Mrs. Eula Scott was a business visitor in McCormick one day last week. X— Sullivan News Misses Edith Mae and Virginia Winn, Mrs. Robert Carpenter and Miss Helen Hare spent the week end in the home of Mrs. Janelle Winn and family. Miss Sarah K. Winn spent Sun day in the home of Mrs. Janelle Winn and family. Mr. T. E. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Miller of Colliers vis ited in the home of Mr. T. B. Gil christ Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Corley, ^4r. and Mrs. W. R. Timmerman and Sheldon Timmerman of Tren ton and Miss Sabrina Timmerman of Aiken spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sandifer of Troy. Lieut, and Mrs. Claud Reames and daughter, Betty Jeanne, of Fort Des Moines, Iowa, Sgt. and Mrs. Claud 1 Ray of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson and Ramo na rf Millen. Ga.. Mr. and Mrs. Ce cil Reames of Allendale, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seigler and chil dren and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reames were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Winn and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Winn of Red Hill community. MRS. J. T. FOOSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick County. McCormick, S. C., Jan. 11, 1943.—3t. Auditor’s Notice 1943 AT FIRST SIGN OF A 666 USE 666 TABLETS. SALVE. NOSE DROPS READ THE AD$ Along With the News January January through 10 to I will be at the different plac^ on the dates given below to take tax returns on all personal proper ty, except the kind that is return ed to the tax commission. All owners, agents, guardian, administrators, attorneys, etc., please take notice and make re turns for 1943. Office, January 1st through the 11th. E. M. Morgan’s Store, January 12th, 10 to 12 a. m. Plum Branch, January 12th, 1 to 5 p. m. Office, January 13th through the 19th. Parksville, January 20th, 9 to 12 a. m. Modoc, January 20th, 12 to 2 p. m. Jeff Sharpton’s Store, 20th, 2 to 3:30 p. m. J. O. Marshall’s Store, 20th. 3:30 to 5 p. m. Office, January 21st the 27th. Bordeaux, January 28th, 12 a. m. Willington, January 28th, 12 to 2 p. m. Mt. Carmel, January 28th, 2 to 5 tv m. Office, January 29th through February 9th. J. C. Talbert’s Store, February 10th, 1:30 to 3 p. m. Mrs. Joe Link’s Store, February 10th, 3:30 to 5 p. m. Office, February 11th through the 16 th. Vernon Church, February 17th, 1:30 to 3 p. m. Mrs. Mattie Hollingsworth’s Store, February 17th, 3:30 to 5 p. m. Office, February the 18th through February the 28th. After that date, the law says add 10% for refusing or failing to make returns. All male persons between 21 and 60 are liable for poll tax, excent those in the armed forces of tba U. S. All between 21 and 50 years are liable for cap. road tax, or street tax, except those in the armed forces of the U. S. The above schedule is the bes r . I could make on account of gas rationing. C. W. PENMat. jL. . Auditor. ;