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I » • / TWTtW *T ^£IG£POBC. ot)S COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-First Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK., S. * l HUR SDAY, APRIL 22, 1943 Number 47 This Weir in , • * * 1 ^ Washington, D. C., April 19.— (NWNS)—Ever since the Presi dent issued his order freezing prices and wages, the number of interpretations of that order and regulations resulting from it have come so thick and fast that it is almost impossible to keep up with them. But out of the confusion, these facts are clear: (1) ceiling prices will be set on practically all food products and other necessities and the ceilings will, in general, tend to reduce the present cost of liv- .ing. Ceilings already set on meat, for example, are considerably low er than the prices most of us have been paying. (2) No further increases in 'Wages will be permitted except where necessary to take care of • those who are now earning defi nitely sub-standard wages. The only exceptions are cases of pro motions or cases where regular periodic raises have been give^ in the past. (3) No one will be permitted to change jobs in order to g^j; higher pay. (4) Freight rates and costs of transportation on all forms of carriers cannot be increased and efforts will be made to reduce such rates. There arc loopholes in the President’s order which various groups will try to take advantage of and not until a number of trial cases have been ruled upon will we know just how stringently the order will be followed. • There are many here who feel that the wage-freezing order was issued at this time as an answer 0 to John L. Lewis and other union leaders who are seeking higher pay for > their members. But Mr. Lewis decided that the “sub standard” loophole in the Presi- SHINGTON dent’s order applied to the miners and therefore continued his demand for a $2-a-day in crease. Mr. Lewis also pointed out that miners could earn more money without an hourly in crease in' wages if an agreement was made to pay the men for all the time they spend ih the mines rather than just the time they spend working in the coal vein to which they are assigned. Senator Bankhead, who hoped to persuade congress to override the President’s veto of his bill to revise the parity formula to as sure greater income to farmers, is nqw waiting to see what will happen in cases of union de mands for higher wages for labor. If the government gives in to the demands of Mr. Lewis or other union heads, then Senator Bank- head will have a strong argument for getting more money for farm ers. Both ©emocrats and Republi cans agree that the new presi dential ruling can do much to prevent inflation if it is properly enforced. The enforcement of it is in the hands of a* number ^f government agencies. The ‘Na tional War Labor board will be largely responsible for the freez ing of wages, arid will be assisted by the department of internal revenue; the Office of Price Ad- ministratiofi working with the new food administrator, Chester Davis, will control prices, and James F. Byrnes, economic stabilization di rector, will be in general charge of the overall program. It is generally agreed by ex perts that if this program can be carried out as planned the only other necessary step to prevent inflation and discourage black markets will be to get excess in come of the people into the HOLLMD1HEA1HE McCORMICK, S. C FRIDAY and SATURDAY APRIL 23rd and 24th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:05 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ANDREWS SISTERS RICHARD DAVIES i in “GIVE OUT SISTERS” Also CHAPTER TEN “GANG BUSTERS” , and v A MUSICAL COMEDY “SERENADE IN SWING” Matinee Saturday 3:30 P^ M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax G. J. Sanders Claimed By Death G. Joel Sanders, 72. prominent McCormick citizen, died at his home here Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock following an illness of about one week. > Funeral services were conducted from the McCormick Baptist Church, of which he was a mem ber, Saturday morning at 11 o’ clock, with his pastor, the Rev. L. K. Simpson, the Rev. J. Claude Evans, of the McCormick Metho dist Church, and Dr. S. W. Reid of the Pressly Memorial A. R. P Church, officiating. Burial was in the McCormick cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Harris, and two sons, Harvey G. and G. Jamie Sanders, all of McCormick; one sister, Mrs. Ed Holloway, of Plum Branch, and two brothers, J. Richard Sanders, of Greenville, and Jim Sanders, of Augusta, ,Ga. His wife, the former Miss Lizzie Rob inson, whom he married in ' 1893, preceded him in 1925. Pallbearers were Rupert Tal bert, Paul Brown, Norman Brown, George Sharp ton, Mark Harmon and Claude Huguley. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. . X Mrs. R. W. Dunlap Claimed By Death Funeral services for Mrs. Mary McPherson Dunlap, 61, well known resident of McCormick and the wife of R. W. Dunlap, who died in a Columbia hospital Saturday, were conducted from the McCor mick Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, by Rev. J. Caude Evans and burial was in the McCormick cemetery. Mrs. Dunlap had been in declin ing health for the past several years. She was a devoted member of the Bethel Methodist Church in Spartanburg, and was active in church affairs as long as her health permitted. Besides her husband she is sur vived by three daughters, Mrs. Milton Wiley, Mrs. Lloyd D. Rhine hart, and Miss Florrie Mae Dun lap, all of McCormick. One sister, Mrs. E. R. Ferrel, of Columbia, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Pallbearers were G. C. Sanders. J. P. Deason, Posey Alverson, F. P. Deason, Dan A. Bell and W. Y. Webb. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. - X War Bond Drive Continues Sullivan News MONDAY and TUESDAY APRIL 26th and 27th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:20 P. M. JOHN WAYNE ANNA LEE in “FLYING TIGERS Also V) (r. T^mie SundPrs, ehairman of the McCormick County War Bond Drive, is encouraged over the re ports coming in during the last few days. It seems that people are "realizing what a small part they are asked to have in lending their money to the government when our boys are out on the battle fronts giving their lives. Surely there won’t be a person in McCormick County so unwise and unlucky when this war is over as not to have bonds to fall back on; surely, there won’t be a per son so selfish and unpatriotic as to face the shame of not having had a part in this struggle to set men free. Every person is urged to bend himself to this all-out effort to supply our fighting men with the implements of war they must have. Miss Eileen Morgan of Augusta spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mor gan. Master Charles Seigler of Belve dere spent the past week end with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Seigler. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn and Trula were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shuford and fam ily Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Shuford spent the past week end in Mor- ganton, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reams of Pittsburgh spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reams. Mr. Woodrow Callison of Georgetown visited his father Mr. E. W. Callison. Mr. E. W. Callison has been sick, but is bet ter at present. Miss Lois Mayson of Atlanta spent the past week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. Mayson. Miss Mayson is leav ing for Washington, D. C., Wed nesday where she has accepted a responsible position. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and family were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Talbert of Plum Branch Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Mayson and family, Mrs. J. P. Sullivan, Mrs. Evelyn Sullivan and Mrs. Lucille White visited Miss Fannie I. Sul livan and Messrs. Bennie and Sampson Sullivan of Trenton Sunday afternoon. Mr. Mayson is remaining there for several days as Mr. Sampson Sullivan is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corley visited Mr. and Mrs. Will R. Tim merman and family Sunday af ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. LaGroon and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bryan of Sa luda. Pvt. Warren L. Winn of Fort Jackson, Columbia, spent the oast week end with his mother, Mrs. Janelle Winn. The Sullivan H. D. Club met in the home of Mrs. J. E. Winn Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance. Miss Hazel Winn gave an interesting reading on “The Legend of the Dogwood.” Miss Dove gave a very instructive dem- onstraton. There will be an Easter egg hunt at the Sullivan School House, Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Be sure to come and bring the kiddies. Friends of little Miss Shirley Winn, lovely little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Winn, regret to learn of her illness at home and wish for her a speedy recov ery. Miss Irene Mayson of Abbeville spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. May- son. Plum Branch News -X- Miss McCormick County To Be Selected Tom Freeland of Beaufort spent the past week end in the home of his father, W. R. Freeland. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Langley of Charleston visited several days the past week with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wideman and E. L. Langley. Mrs. Guy E. Carr and little son, Guy, Jr., Mrs. J. A. Self. Misses Gladys Winn, Sudie White and Nerine Wall spent Monday in Augusta. Mrs. J. C. Godsey and little son Jimmie, were week end visitors tc Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Winn. Plum Branch is glad to welcome Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Jester anr? little son, Jackie, of Greenville, a residents of our community. Rev. Mr. Jester has accepted the pas torate of the Plum Branch, Parks- ville, Troy and Buffalo Baptis Churches, and moved to the Bap tist parsonage here the past week and will begin his work in the new field at once. Mrs. W. C. Bochman and little daughter, Lynn, of Columbia, are spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Winn. J. T. Forrester of Columbia visited his family here the past week end. Little Janice Coleman of Char lotte is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bracknell. R. M. Winn, Jr., and Dr. T. L. Timmerman of Laurens were guests Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Winn, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Connell and little daughter, Nina, of Au gusta, spent the past week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J L. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Logue Glover, Jr., of Charleston visited Mrs. Glov er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P Willis, the past week- end. Mr Glover is to be inducted into the army this week and Mrs. Glover will make her home here for the duration. Mrs. Robert Roundtree of Thomson, Ga., spent the past week end in Plum Branch visi ting friends. Modoc News Well, we have had a touch ol winter the past week. The farm ers have already been planting cotton. Mrs. G. E. Canteleau oT Wetherbee is spending a weeY or so here with her mother, Mra G. E. Dukes. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stone from Clinton spent a couple of do^ here last week with Mr. Mrs. T. J. Stone. Mr. George Nash from Parrs Island was a week end visitor here to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nash. Mrs. Herbert Moore of Augusta was the guest Sunday evening to Miss Rosalie Bussey. Mr. Chas. Stone made a short business trip to Augusta on Mon day of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Riser from Clinton were dinner guests hen? Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Miss Rose Reese and Miss Cehof McDaniel. left Tuesday for Augus ta where they have accepted pt»- sitions at the arsenel. Mrs. Watson Parks and Mrx. Jimmie Jefferson of Augusta, Mix. Wallace Hammond and Mrs. AIIcb Bunch of Clarks Hill were the guests Tuesday evening to Misses Rosalie and Lucy Bussey. Mr. Jessie Reese was a business visitor to Augusta on Monday vS' this week. Mt. Carmel News Athletic Association as Sponsor '-i'» T "jr Also ■” A MUSICAL COMEDY •JOHNNY DAVIS & ORCHESTRA’ ;im] LATEST NEWS EVENTS I Ration Office Hours ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents: Children 12- to 15, 17 cents; including defense tax. The Rationing Office opens ev ery morning at 9:30 A. M. and closes at 4-30 P. M. treasury, either through greater sales of war bonds or through higher luxe;. H / much / higher this year’s taxes will be than last nobody knows, but there will un doubtedly be a big increase before the end of the year. A beauty contest, in which Miss McCormick Cpunty will be select ed, is to be held at McCormick High School April 30 at 8:30 Each person in the audience will have the opportunity of casting a vote for his choice. In a Kiddie Contest little Miss or Master McCormick County will be chosen. Votes for the chidren are being taken by their sponsors and this contest closes at ff:00 o’clock on the night of the per formance. There will be additional enter tainment. X Tax Books Close May 1st The 1942 Tax Books for McCor- I mick County close May 1st, when all unpaid taxes go into execu tion with extra penalty and cost added. Avoid the last; day rush by attending to same promptly. Ruth P. Duncan, County Treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunaway and Anne, Mr. and Mrs. Curti? Dunaway and bab^ of Tignall. Mrs. Ben Dubose of Lisbon, Ga. were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Curtis Sunday. Misses Juanita and Sara Curtis were shopping in Augusta Satur day. Mr. Gerard Tarrant of Coulmbia was a visitor here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Goldman, Mr and Mrs. Edward Bentley, Misf ! Eula Goldman of Georgia and Messrs. Ernest and Marion Gold man were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Goldman. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Black o' Walterbcro spent the week end here. Miss Gladys Scott of Davidson N. C., enjoyed a pleasant wee)- ' , nd at her home here. Mrs. W. B. Sharp, Misses Julie Cade and Susie Patterson wer shopping in Calhoun Falls anc Abbeville Friday. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Hunte McKinney and Mrs. D. J. Me AUister were Augusta visitor Thursday. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Misses Mar; Hardaway arid Juanita Curtis am Mrs. Etta Lindley were August; visitors Friday. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of Ander son was a week end guest of he sister, Mrs. W. A. Scott. Mrs. George Peel of Andersor spent Saturday night and Sab bath with her sisters, Misses Len- nie and Eliza Covin. Mrs. Peel was called to Brunswick, Ga., tc the bedside of her sister, Mrs Majette, of Pensalcola, Fla., and was visiting relatives in Bruns wick when taken sick. Many friends will hear with regret an" sorrow of her illness and wish for her a speedy recovery. X— Oil is cheaper than bearings and other farm machinery parts. County Keeping Up Its Buying Of War Bonds The purchasing of war bond* continues in McCormick County at a good rate, figures made pub lic this week by the County War Savings Committee for the firaflfc three months of the year disclose. These figures show that pur chases in the county in the months of January, February and March amounted to $24,000.00. From Columbia comes word that the continued response of the people of the county to the war bond call is highly gratifying t» W. P. Bowers, state bond admini strator, and James H. HammonC. chairman of the State War Szf- ings Committee. They point out that the first quarter of the year was one S» which citizens were called upon to pay the heaviest federal In come taxes in history, and that it was another demonstration off South Carolina patriotism that they maintained their purchasing of bonds in spite of the heavy toll taken by taxes. The aggregate purchases of bonds in the entire state of South Carolina for the first three months of the year amounted to $13,672,000, or $772,000 in excess of the combined monthly quotas of $12,900,000 for those three months. Purchases in McCormick Coun ty in the first three months of the year were as follows: January, $12,468.75, February, $4,162.50, March, $7,368.75. X Sandy Branch H. D. Club Meets The Sandy Branch H. D. Club held its regular meeting Thurs day, April 15th, in the home off Mrs. Maurice Golf with Mrs. Charley White assistant hostess. The club was called to order by our president, Mrs. Owings, with scripture reading and prayer. Then the secretary read the min utes and had the roll callefi. There were 15 present, 2 absent, 1 new member and 6 visitors. Our next meeting will be in thv home of Mrs. Bruce Walker witi Mrs. B. C. Owings assistant hos tess. . Reporter. —_X No finer service can be rendered to society than putting milk inlr* babies.’’—Winston Churchill.