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“V 1 ■ i T*n* TO OUBSILVttift. oob nbighbobb. oub countby and oub god. torty-First Year established June 5, 1902 McCORMIGK, S. C., THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1943 *v Number 51 This Week in m Washington, D. C., May 17.— i (NWNS)—Paced with the neces sity of keeping food costs ‘ from rising any higher and at the same tlme^ assuring: profitable prices to farmers, food producers and processors, the Office of Prtfce Administration is taking the easy way out and planning the use of government* subsidies to <fo the trick. - . With leading labor groups de manding higher wages to meet Increased living costs, the gov ernment intends to appease them by reducing living cdstfe. This is being done, so far as the consum er is concerned, by the establish ment of celling retail prices which are, in general, Idwer than prices which have been, charged up to this rtionth. But if the retailer is to charge less, he must get his Supplies at lower prices. To make this possible, the govern-* ment plans to pay subsidies to suppliers so that they can sell for less. Although it is estimated that such subsidies will cost the gov ernment from $300,000,000 to $500,000,000, there is no reason why it should necessarily stop at that figure. The program is apt to lead to subsidies all along the line — even to retailers — which would mean that low prices could only be sustained at a cost of billions to. the government. This would eventually necessitate col lection of extra taxes equal' to the amount saved on food. Many close to the food and Wfce situation here »ay that it a point where a way that the emergency can be met, but many consider it basically un sound. They point out ' that if prices to the consumer are ' re- the difference, it actually amounts to a government handout to the people which will have to be paid back later. In spite of the demands of la bor unions for higher wages to meet increased living costs, the most reliable figures here show that wages have increased a lot more rapidly than have retail prices. Since January, 1941, the cost of living has increased 18.4 per cent whereas average wages cf members of unions have in creased 29.4 per cent. It should also be remembered that labor’s wages in January, 1941—the date used for comparison—were far a- bove normal. Average wages are now more than 50 per cent higher than they were in ' prosperous 1929. Thus,, although most of con gress favors keeping prices down by any means possible, many members do not consider the present cost of living as a reason for permitting new increases in w^ages. The new ceilings on food prices, which vary from city to city, are expected to be impossible to enforce unless the nation’s shop pers are vigilant in reporting all cases of sales at above ceiling prices. Plans are being worked out for local ration boards to en force price ceilings provided they get reports of violations from the public. If prices are enforced at the new ceilings, this is going to mean a general increase in what the consumer can get for his dollar. Since wages will not be re duced, this increased purchasing "£bwer Will in itself lead to infla- .ion unless it is drained, off by higher taxes or increased pur chase of war bonds. Present tax plans do not call for much higher New $50,000 Augusta Farmers Wholesale Market Will Be Dedicated May 21 . .i..— AUGUSTA, GA., May 17.—The new $50,000 Augusta Farmers Wholesale Market will be dedicat ed Friday morning, opening a new source of income for those who till the soil in this section of Georgia and South Carolina. Among the speakers will be A. H. Ward of Aiken, S. C., District Farm Agent, L. G. Westbrook of Athens, Ga., District Farm Agent; and William L. Wilson, Director of State Markets in Florida. James M. Wooddall, Market Commission Chairman, pointed out this new market will stimu late the production of more food crops along the;Savannah River. “You’ll find it within easy hauling distance of such commu nities as Vidalia, Swainsboro, Syl- vania, Millen, Waynesboro, States boro, Louisville, Thomson, Wash ington, Lineolnton, Crawford- ville, Greensoboro, Warrenton and other Georgia communities,” he said. “It will be also easily access ible from Beaufort, Hampton, Barnwell, Orangeburg, Allendale, Walterboro, Bamberg, Aiken, Ridgeland, Edgefield, McCormick, Abbeville, Greenwood and other South Carolina points. “The sale of Georgia and South Carolina produce at the best Commencement Exercises Begin At De la Howe Sunday Commencement exercises at the John de la Howe State School will begin on Sunday evening, May 23rd, at 8 o'clock when the Rev. J. Claude Evans of the Mc Cormick Methodist Church, will preach the sermon. Supt. E. F. Gettys will ' give the invocation and special music will be render ed by the Glee Club which is un der the direction of Miss Eva Manning. Exercises will be held in the McKissick Memorial Chapel. Graduation exercises will be held Monday morning following at 11 o’clock with McCormick County Senator L. L. Hester, who is also a member of the board of trustees, delivering the address. Invocation will be made by the Rev. C. T. Squires of Greenville, also a member of the board of trustees. The salutatory address v/ill be given by Miss Rebecca Weekley and the valedictory ad dress will be givep by Miss Hil dreth Gettys. Miss Manning will give a vocal selection. Principal Jim M. Cherry will make awards and J. M. Nickles, chairman of the board of trustees since its organziatioh in 1918, will deliver the diplomas. Immediately after the gradua tion exercises an informal re ception will be held for the grad uates. After lunch the boys’ Junior Prominent And Dis tinguished Men Visit Mt. Carmel prices is virtually assured because - , „ . _ ... . , .. ,Platoon and the girls’ Senior Drill Augusta is just about equal dis- 1 duced and the government pays i taxes than last year, but HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C tance between New York and Mi ami. ' “This means northern produce men will come here to buy what can be raised in this area as well as truckers who work out of Florida.” W. F. Burton, the Market Mas ter, has pointed out the new plant out on Fifth Street is one of the most modern in the South. Although municipally owned, the city has named two farm leaders, Jack Eubanks of Appling, J Ga., and Perry Price of Barnwell, j S. C., to help run the market. after* 11 Junior Girls’ Auxiliary Meets Platoon will give an exhibition. The public is invited to all the exercises. v Members of the graduating .class are: Charles Deadwyler, Ab beville County; Marion and Re becca Weekley, Allendale Co.; Frank Cheek, Anderson Co.; Car rie Burgess and Tokie Calhoun, Dillon Co.; Julius Meeks, Bernice Scurry, Georgetown Co.; Margie Yarborough, Greenwood Co.; Hil dreth Gettys, McCormick Co.; Edna Sharpton, Newberry Co.; Jack Durham and B. F. Tucker, Pickens Co. FRIDAY aud SATURDAY MAY''21st and 22nd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JOHN HUBBARD—MARTHA O’DRISCOLL in YOUTH ON PARADE” t ^ Also CHAPTER ONE SERIAL “DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY” t \ , Also SPEAKING OF ANIMALS “ANIMALS IN A PIE SHOP” Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax The Junior Girls’ Auxiliary met on May 14th with Betty Jane Deason, having twelve present for this meeting.. After the regular order of ser vice a very interesting program was presented by Mrs. Bonnette. Those taking part were Anne Sanders, Betty Jane Deason, Joan 'fg | Bcnnette, Jacqueline Bonnette Virginia Seigler, Connie McAbee and Lillie Ellen Wise. Mrs. H. G. Sanders, counselor old about Camp Rawls and urged the girls to attend June 21-28. After a contest was enjoyed by all, delicious cake and ice cream vere served by Mrs. Deason and 3etty Jane. Honor Boys From Baptist Church In Armed Forces W. M. S. Meets MONDAY and TUESDAY MAY 24th and 25th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. ELLEN DREW RICHARD DENNING JERRY COLONA in “ICE CAPADES REVIEW” "•'■i • < Also A WALT DISNEY CARTOON “T-BONE FOR TWO” and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS “Witnessing Through Christian Education”, was the topic dis cussed at the Baptist W. M. S., which met at the church Monday p. m. with Mrs. Ernest Hanvey in *’harge. Mrs. L. K. Simpson led the de votional frem Job and others tak ing part were Mrs. W. J. Talbert, Mrs. G. C. Patterson and Mrs. C. H. Huguley During the business session, con ducted by Mrs G. C. Patterson, president, envelopes were given out for a Camp Rawls offering and reports were made by junior or^anizotion leaders. The service at the .McCormick Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 16, will long be cherished in the hearts of. all who were pres ent and in the hearts of the 44 boys of the church’s membership now serving in the armed forces. Following the regular order of service, during which the patriotic hymns and music were used, the service roll was called. Either a parent, wife, or near relative of each one of these boys, came down to the front. Standing ir a semi-circle, flowers in the na- i tional colors were pinned on anc’ I a season cf silent prayer engaged ! in as the organ played softly “God Bless America.” * Rev. L. K. Simpson, pastor brought an appropriate message on the subject “The Threat Tc Liberty”, using the scripture les sons John 8:32 and 36; Second Corinthians 3:17. A large and appreciative group gathered to do the boys this honor. X Mt. Carmel, May 18.—On Thurs day, May 6th, Mt. Carmel was honored by the visit cf sev eral very prominent and dis tinguished visitors from Augusta and Washington, D. C. They were guests of Mr. W. H. Hester, and were: Hon. W. D. Page, Mayor, Augusta, Ga., Mr. H. R. Creamer, President, Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, Ga., Mr. H. H. Mangum, Secretary, Merchants Association, Augusta, Ga., Mr. L. S. Moody, Manager, Chamber of Com merce, ai^d Mr. Thomas L. Stokes, Washington, D. C., Corre spondent, Schripps and Howard Newspapers, and who is a Pulitzer prize winner which is quite an honor. Mr. Stokes is now writing a history of Savannah River, and naturally wanted to see the places of interest on the river, so Mr. Hester carried the party on a tour of inspection. They crossed the river on the Memorial Bridge above Calhoun Falls and inspect ed the sites of which was to be the Model City in both states and also visited Millwood, which once was a very fine home. They returned to Mt. Carmel about noon and enjoyed a very delicious dinner at the Curtis Home. During the afternoon they went to the* river again farther down where Pres. Jeff Davis and guards crossed the river cn a pontoon bridge in an effort to escape capture by the Union forces, and also visited the places on the river where at one time three very prosperous and thiving cities were located and each town was in a different county. The one in S. C. was Vienna and was in Abbeville Co., S. C. Petersburg w&s just across Savannah ■’river and was in Elbert Co., and across Savannah and Broad river, Lis bon, Ga., was located. Broad river flows into Savannah at this point. At one time quite a lot of business was done as the boats were used to haul cotton and produce to Augusta and bring back all kinds of merchandise. It is said that the house sites of these places still remain. Lisbon is still in existence with homes post office, and stores. They also visited the ruins of Fort Charlotte which was erected many years ago partially as a protection for the settlers all around the section. Mr. Hester was promised an au tographed History of Savannah River. We hope \ the visitors will soon come again. Modoc News Mrs. J. M. Stone from Clinton is spending the week here in the heme of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone. Miss Lucy Bussey is spending the week with relatives and friends in Augusta. Messrs. E. F. Bussey and H. C. Smauley made a short business trip to McCormick on Monday. Mr. Raymond McDonald from Plum Branch was visiting in our burg Tuesday evening. Mr. E. F. Bussey and daughters. Misses Lucy and Rosalie Bussey, were dinner guests Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie. Cpl. Alfred Mazor, Pvt. Allen Carr and Pvt. Bonnie Davis all from Camp Gordon were week end visitors in the home of Mr. E. F. Bussey. Mrs. Jim Clem from Greenwood was a week end visitor to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mr. C. E. Holson left Sunday evening for Camp Gordon where he has accepted a position. Miss Sarah Howie from Green wood was a week end visitor to homefolks. Misses Etoyle and Permelia Clem from Greenwood spent the week end here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Olem. -X- Mt. Carmel News -x- Farm Talk 99 (By Gv W. Bonnette, County Agent) Local Company Of Defense Force Passes In Review the income tax is settled efforts may then be made to put through a national sales tax. It has been 1 suggested that if a subsidy is to Capt. O. L. Sturkey; ( s|L i be given on food, The 43 members of the Joca 1 company of the South Caroline Defense Force passed in review Monday evening before Major Riser and Lieut. Lee cf Ft. Jack- son who are on a general in spection tour of the State. The group was highly commended for its fine showing. Officers of the Company are 1st Lieut, be James M. Dorn; 2nd Lieuts. J. ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents;. Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. it should paid for as we go along by means w. Bracknell and J. Fred Buz- ^ of a sales tax instead of becom- hardt; Co. Clerk J. F. Mattison; ££ ! ing an addition to the federal Supply Sgt. Gary E. Campbell, j are good signs of the work debt. Mess Sgt. S. O. Bouknight. I see and hear more gardens and garden talk this spring than ever before. Maybe a little ra- f ioning should have been donr before. Don’t thin cotton too much; one to three stalks a hoe apart leaves about the right numbei of stalks on a row. Plan to plant a sorghum patef as syrup is a very good food and sugar—Well you know. Get your summer legume seer so that you can plant when the moisture is favorable. Dust, spray, and pray, so tha you can conquer those garder bugs and diseases. See your coun ty agent for any information or gardening. Our oats are very promising ir most communities, but whea doesn’t seem to be heading fo such a good year. Cotton is beginning to shine - many fields have been chopped. I notice that our fields are be ginning to show well constructe terraces, some strip cropping patches of kudzu, and a few s -ri cea strips for water outlets. These done |by our soil conservation workers. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Scott and sen, Morris, Jr., of Augusta and Mrs. J. J. White of Charleston were recent visitors in Mt. Car mel. Mr. and Mrs. Dode Phillips and son, David, of Due West, were visitors in Mt. Carmel Sunday. , Mrs. W. B. Sharp and Mrs. J. D. Cade were shopping in Calf houn Falls Monday afternoon. Mrs. / Hunter McKinney, Mifes Monnie Harling and Mrs. W. H. Horton were visitors in Calhoun Falls. Mrs. W. B. Sharp and Mrs. J. D. Cade were shopping in Cal houn Falls Monday afternoon. Miss Lura Jean Watson of De la Howe spent the week end at her home near Mt. Carmel. Misses Juanita Curtis was a re cent guest of friends in Ander son. / 4 Sen. L. L. and Mr. W. H. Hester were guests at the annual Cham ber of Commerce dinner at the Bon Air Hotel in Augusta on May 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Morrah and daughters of Greenville were visitors in Mt. Carmel Iasi Fri day. X Plum Branch News Mr. and Mrs.. W. D. Kilpatrick cf Charlotte, N. C., were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Self. Misses Pearl and Willie Mae t udwick of Columbia visited in the home of their sister, Mrs. Louise L. Banks, 'the past week end. Mrs. J. T. Forrester is spending some time in Cclumbia with her husband who works there. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Willis, and little son, Donald, of Charlotte, spent several days the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Willis. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fooshe and ittle daughter, Jackie, spent Sun day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Self. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Humphrey and son, T. W., Miss Willie Mae Humphrey, Mrs. J. L. Wells and daughter, Marylene, spent Sat urday afternoon in Augusta. Pvt. G. B. Self of Portsmouth, Va., has just spent a week’s fur lough with his family here. Mr. Lee Martin of Cclumbia N visited his wife here the past week end. Mr. Crawford is willing anxious to help all farmers, him. Get the ikuit jars cleaned the canning sugar ready, canning time is coming soon.