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\ r \ TSUI TO OUBSELVUit. ODB NSIGHB OBI. OU* COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-First Year Established June 5* 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1943 Number 52 This Week in Washington, D. C., May 24, (RWNfe)—Although the job of equipping our armed forces is one of the most complicated prob lems government officials have ever faced, there is a general feel ing here that this task is being efficiently , and adequately handled. Just the opposite atti tude, however, is taken toward the handling of civilian supply, which seems to be further from solution right now than at any time since the war started. The first major concern of Washington in regard to the civilian population is to see that the people get enough food to keep healthy. So far enough food has been distributed to stores to maintain our health standards, but there appears to be increasing danger of greater shortages. In the first place, it is realized that rationing can become worth less unless black markets are wiped out. When the people were given ration books for meat they were given enough points to buy an adequate supply of meat, but it is clear that 'points mean nothing unless the meat itself is available. The black markets in meat are * expanding their opera- tiops as is indicated by the recent arrest of a man in New York who is believed to be connected with a single black market ring which has sold over 40,000,000 pounds of “bootleg’"' beef. In any other country, the pun ishment for such flagrant viola tion of wartime regulations would be drastic, including sentences of death. But when this recent arrest was made in New York, t|ie suspect, after being charged with conspiracy to violate the Emergency Price Control act, was released on bail of only $1,000. It SHUN is obvious to many officials here that mild punishments of black market operators is one of^ the best ways to encourage others to engage in this lucrative racket. Even greater than the black market problem, which could be controlled by adequate punish ment and complete co-operation of the people, is the danger of inadequate farm production. Ra tioning plans are based on farm ers reaching high production goals, but with problems of man power, shortages of farm ma chinery and fertilizer, feed prob lems for animals, food transpor tation difficulties, etc., we will be very lucky if the food supply comes near the goals which have been set. To cope with the meat problem, the government has set up a War Meat board on s which are representatives of the federal a- gencies which have to do with all phases of meat production, sup ply, and control of prices and ra tioning. Although the food supply is Washington’s biggest worry, sj far as civilian supply is concern ed, the government is experienc ing great difficulties with con trolling other supplies, such as gasoline and oil*. The varying re ports on the oil situation, which keep the people in. the East in constant state of confusion about using their automobiles, reflect the uncertain, hand-to-mouth methods with which most civili an supplies are being controlled. Some officials feel that civilians will get more supplies in the end if the rules are changed every time a change in conditions war rants it, but those who follow public reactions are convinced that established policies are need ed so that people can adjust HOLLMD mm . McCORMICK, S. C ' FRIDAY and SATURDAY r May 28th and 29th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. RICHARD GREEN_CARLA LEHMANN in / 661 FLYING FORTRESS’ (Actual .pictures taken over war-torn Europe) Also Chapter Two -•* V 1 SERIAL “DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY” and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Ta* J. W. Brown Claimed By Death John William Brown, 82, well known and respected McCormick citizen, died at his home here Sunday evening at 7:10 o’clock after a week’s illness. Mr. Brown was a lifelong resi dent of this section, and was held in high esteem. He was a devoted and faithful member of the Baptist church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella Carroll Brown, three daughters and one son, Mrs. J. P. Banks, of Greenwood, Mrs. Otto Bracknell and Miss Christine Brown, McCormick, and Eugene Brown, Greenwood; seven grand children also survive. FYmeral services were conduct ed from the McCormick Baptist church Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock with the Rev. L. K. Simp son and the Rev. J. Claude Evans officiating. Pallbeares were LUther Dilla- shaw, J. R. Ccrley, W. T. Strom, W. L. Brown, J. F. Mattison and J. T. Faulkner. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. ‘ X Olive Young Claimed By Death Olive Robinson Young, seven- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reece Young, of Troy, died in the Shriners Hospital at Greenville Monday morning at 4:45 o’clock after an illness of several years. Besides her parents she is sur vived by one brother, Reece Young, two sisters, Margaret and Lily Frances, her maternal grand father, W. H. Robinson, and •her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lily B. Young. She was an attractive little girl and the many friends of the family will sympathize with them in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted from the home of her grandfath er, W. H. Robinson, at Troy Tues day afternoon at five o’clock by The Rev. W. P. Grier, Jr., i the Rev. R. E. Craig and the Rev. W. C. Kerr and internment was in the Troy Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Winford Spence, Donald Kennedy, David Robiijson, Jr., William Cheatham, Lucian Talbert, Jr., and Parker Young. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. ‘ X— : Pressly Memorial A. R. P. Church Service Hours W. P. Parks Claimed By Death Funeral services for William Patrick Parks, age 68, prominent citizen of Parksville, will be held from the Parksville Baptist church this afternoon at 5 o’clock with his pastor. Rev. Harold T. Jester in charge, assisted by Rev. L. K Simpson of McCormick. Inter ment will follow in the i Parks /ille cemetery. Mr. Parks was on duty Tuesday as postmaster at Parksville and his sudden passing early yesterday morning from a heart attack cas a pall of sadness over the entire community. He was the son o the late William R. and Frances Stone Parks of Parksville and had given his entire life in service to this community, his family and friends. He was a deacon in Parksville Baptist church, former Sunday School superintendent and church treasurer. He was past master of the local Masonic ledge and a charter member o the Parksville WOW. Besides his wife, Mrs. Josie Bus sey Parks, he is survived by three sons, W. Herbert Parks, Hickory N. C., W. Pat Parks, Jr., McCor mick, Watson C. Parks, Augusta; four daughters, Mrs. J. H. Perci- val and Mrs. K. B. Brigham Parksville, Mrs. T. C. Merck Eustis, Fla., Mrs. J. H. Tompkins Charlotte, N. C.; three brothers Claude A.. Norlina, N. C., James G. , Umatilla, Fla., Ben F.. Augus ta; three sisters, Mrs. M. P. Lank ford, Plum Branch, Mrs. R. J Boyd, Charlotte, N. C., Mrs. R. A Price. Parksville. Active pallbearers will be A. C Bradshaw, T. R. Blackwell, C. C Morgan, C. W. Robeytscn, Press Bussey, Bill Adams, Joe Landrum and J. B. Harmon, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be W K. Charles, W. T. Self, T. Garrett Talbert, C. W. Pennal, J. R. Cor ley, J. F. Mattison, T. R. Ridle- hcover, J. L. Bracknell, Ben Bunch, J. P. Brunson, Jesse Sells J. Tompkins, T. B. Wood, A. V. Morgan, R. N. Edmunds and M. H. Ackerman. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X Modoc News here & MONDAY ami TUESDAY May 31st and June let, 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. HUMPHREY BOGART INGRID BERGMAN m “CASABLANCA’’ ■M Al SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS . T and LATEST NEWS EVENTS • ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15. 17 cents, including defense tax. tf- ] K&- i''*!# t * ' * V# frti/.V v* «:"V .» *,*• Y »* * »«. ' J: >. The hours for the Sabbath ser vices at Pressly Memorial have been changed as follows: The S. S. from 11:00 to 10:00 A. M., and the preaching servic? from 12 noon to 11:00 A. M. The summer meeting at Pressly Memorial will be held (D. V.) Tune 24th, 27th, Thursday through Sabbath. Dr. R. C. Grier, President of Erskine College, is to be the oreacher for this occasion. Dr. Grier is one of the outstanding ministers of our denomination and is popular both as a man and a preacher. There are many former Erskine students in this section who will be specially glad, no doubt, for this opportuni ty to hear Dr. Grier. The public are invited. S. W. Reid, Pastor. X Card Of Thanks Well, we had a nice rain which was badly needed. Sgt. Talmadge Clem and Mrs. Clem from Spartanburg are spending ten days here with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie were dinner guests Sunday to Mr. E F. Bussey and Miss Rosalie Bus sey. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stone re turned to their home in Clinton Friday, after spending severa’ -days here with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cantleau arc spending the week here with the former’s mother, Mrs. G. E. Dukes. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bussey of Columbia were week end visitors here to Mrs. Roselind Reese. Mrs. J. O. McDaniel spent Sat urday night and Sunday with relatives in Augusta. Miss Lucy Bussey returned home Monday, after spending the pas f week with friends and relatives in Augusta. Miss Rose Reese of Augusta spent Sunday here with home- folks. Mr. Leo Riser from Clinton was a week end visitor here to Mr. W. S. Clem. Miss Ella Holson of Augusta was a dinner guest Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone. Mr. George E. Dukes spent the past few days in Columbia. Miss Annice Brooks of Green wood was dinner guest Sunday to Wc wish to use this means of Misses Etoyle and Permelia Clem, expressing our sincere thanks; Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Shumate Shumate from a short visit Commencement At Troy Grammar School Commencement program of the Troy Grammar school will begin Wednesday night, June 2, at 8:45 at the school auditorium. Rev. L. K. Simpson of McCormick will deliver the address. The public is cordially invited. Tommie E. Parks, Prin. X Sullivan News The Sullivan H. D. Club held its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. G. R. Mayson. The follow ing program was rendered: Song, America The Beautiful. Devo tional, Mrs. G. R. Mayson. Miss Mellette gave an interesting and instructive demonstration on Con servation of Food. Rehcboth W. M. S.- met witr Mrs. Virginia Bailey for * this month, with 20 members present and visitors, Miss Hazel 'Winn Miss Grace Gilchrist of Green ville. Delicious refreshments, con sisting of strawberry short cake, fig pickle sandwiches, and drinks were served. Mrs. Virginia Bailey and chil dren visited Mrs. E. B. Williams recently. Misses Estelle Mayson and Lillie Mae Wood of Warrenville, S. C.. and Miss Maggie Winn of Ashe ville, N. C., are visitors in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Bob West and Miss Trula Winn motored t Columbia Tuesday to see Mr. Wiii Hughey who is ill in the Colum bia Hospital. Mr. % and Mrs. B. W. Wayland Columbus, Ga., Mrs. Winnie Winn, Miss Frances Mae Winn, of Augusta, Mr. Paul Winn of Kan sas, and Mr. Bill Winn visit ed relatives in this community during the past week. Mrs. E. T. Dekle of Dawson Ga., is spending awhile with her daughter, Mrs. Y. E. Seigler. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gilchrist and Mae .of Greenwood were quests of their father, Mr. T. B. Gilchrist, and family, recently. Miss Doris Mayson was a spend the night guest of Misses Emmie and Willie Nelle Winn Thursday light. •. . . Mrs. Bob Carpenter and Mis r Virginia Winn of Greenwood spent the week end with their mother, Mrs. Janelle Winn. Mrs. Janelle Winn and children visited Mrs. Minnie Winn and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Virginia Bailey and chil dren visited Mrs. E. B. Williams recently. u Sgt. G. P. Winn of Shepherd Field, Texas, and Pfc. L. Ei Winn of Oklahoma, Miss Sarah Cath erine Winn of Edgefield are visit ing their parents this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn and family saw the largest whale in aptivity in Greenwood Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bowen am McCormick High Graduation Exercises The graduating class of McCor mick high school will hold their baccalaureate Sermon at the High School Auditorium on next Sun day evening, May 30, at 8 30. Th- program will be as follows: Processional, “Ancient of Days*. Dbxclogy, Invocation, .Rev. L. K. Simps'"', Hymn, “Come Thou Almigh;/ King”, Prayer, Dr. S. W. Reid, Sermon, Rev. J. Claude Evans, Hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy”, Benediction, Rev. J. Claud? Evans, Recessional, “Lord, Thy Glory Fills the Heavens.” The public is cordially invited to attend this service. Graduation exercises will be held at the Higli School on Friday, June' 4, at 8:30 p. m. X Mt. Carmel News The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church entertained Wednesday afternoon of last week with a birthday party. Quite an interestng program on the -needs of the church in Mexico was car ried out by Mrs. D. J. McAllister, Miss Susie Patterson, Mrs. Ida Black, Mrs. A. L. Doty, Martha Jean McKinney, Mrs. Hunter Mc Kinney, Miss Annie White and Rev. A. L. Doty. Quite a nice lit tle sum was realized which will be used for Christian literature an Mexico by the Presbyterian Church. Miss Lillie Miller of De la How- Infirmary was a visitor hero Thursday. Quite a nice, refreshing rain fell here Sunday afternoon, night and Monday morning. It was badly needed. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Gladys Bowyer and Mrs. Hunter McKin ney were visitors in McCormick and Abbeville last week. Mr. and .Mrs. Eugene Hunnicutt and Mrs. Rebecca Boyd of Atlanta came over Saturday for the week end at the home near here and Monday Mr. and Mrs. Hunnicutt were visitors at Clemson College where Mrs. Hunnicutt’s son, S&t. Drennan Brown, was a member at the graduating class. We are sorry to say that Mis? Annie White is on our sick list* but our last report was favorable. Dr. Garnett Tuten of McCormick was a .professional visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of Ander sen was a visitor of Mrs. W. A_ Scott several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Hemmin- ger of Willington were visitors in Mt. Carmel Wednesday afternoon of last week and attended the birthday party of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Auxiliary which was held at the community house. Mr. D. J. McAllister was a busi- daughter, Carolyn, of Greenville {ness visiter in Atlanta Monday, were visitors to relatives anc' j Judge Frank Mattison and Mr. riends of this community •p- f Buzhardt of McCormick were to our neighbors and other friends fer their many deeds of kindness to us during the illness and at the death cf our mother, Mrs. Susan Walker. ’Wl'Q Children. ■■ thieir and Mr. J. L. Greenwood made here last Friday. Mr. Eugene Kella from Spring- field is spending a few days here with Mr. Chas. Reese. Mrs. Mattie Lou Bennett way d* living wartime Jacksonville, Fm,, is visiting of her ecndltichs without ccr.stant 'ter. Mrs. Roselind Reese, ;• ;.y • 'fr+Jr**!' , • >t’thrf;its**>«- • »iv • I cently. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Timmer man, Sabrina and Shelden Tim merman cf Trentcn, Mr. and Mrs Harold Corley, Mr. and Mrs. Her man Sandifer of Troy attendet the May Day Parade at Clemson College, where John Albert Tim merman is a student. Friends of Mr. Sampson Sulli van of Trenton, regret to lean that he is in the University Hos pital, Augusta, Ga., now. Mrs. J. E. Winn, Hazel anc Jack Winn, Mrs. Y. E. Seigler and Edgar Seigler were callers of Mrs. Harold Corley Monday morning. SULLIVAN SCHOOL PROGRAM Song: God Bless America—3y School. Song: There’s A Star Spanglec Banner Waving Somewhere. Devcticnai—Rev. H. E. Griffin. Seng: Hail To The Public School—7th Grade. Salutation—Carolyn Morgan. Class History—Eleanor Mayson. Class Prcphecy—Doris LaGroon Piano Solo—Hazel Winn. Class \7iii—Juanita Corley. Address—C Ccu: tncy. L.livery cf Certificates--LIrs business visitors here Thursday. Mrs. Ida Black spent Saturday with Mrs. D. L. Bryson and ac companied her to Laurens Satur day afternoon where she spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Izy Edmunds, and Mrs. Bryson ment the week end with friend? at Ware Shoals. Miss Sara Curtis left last Fri- lay for Warm Springs Foundation to accompany one of the patient? to New York and from there t> Texas where she will remain some 'ime. The trip to Texas was made bv olane. Tarcld Corley, Prin, Valedictory—Hazel Winn. Song — Good Bye — Seventh. Grade. The following children wet? awarded medals for spelling: Ed gar Seigler, Edna Ann and Er nestine Winn. Then Misses Hazel Winn, Dor:? LaGroon, Ann Corley and Master? Billy, LaGroon, Bobbie Winn, Lar ry LaGroon, Jack Winn received certificates for perfect atten^ Supt. of Ed. J. H. dance. Hazel has missed only tw , > days during her seven years cl vcherl. when she was ill.