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( U-.» '(■; Forty-Fi*8t Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1943 This Week in Washington, D. C., May 30.— (NWNB) — The rumor-factory here Is working overtime these days to predict the collapse of the Office of ’Price Administra tion, uncontrolled black markets, the failure of rationing, a drastic shortage of food next winter, par tial paralysis of war production due to widespread strikes, and a breakdown of transportation in the eastern states. Most any minor official you talk to in this facsimile of a madhouse is eager to warn any one who will listen of impending tragedy of one kind or another on our civilian front. The inter esting thing about all of these rumors is that they all contain ingredients of truth—(they are all based., po, things which could hap pen unless something was done to prevent their happening. Their is no question that the OPA is going through a crisis, but there }s every reason to think that it will come out of it with a better system for * controlling prices and rationing. there is nb doubt that black markets ire flourishing today, and it is probable that they will grow bigger before they ' are stamped out—4>ut, even if it re- y quires punishment of the most drastic sort, they will undoubted ly rurbed before they are able to get enough control to cause starvation. Rationing will have its ups and downs, but the people are, in gen eral, co-operating splendidly with .. -thfe ■aligning;, program and there Is no reason to suppose that it will be allowed to «get out of hand. , The possibilty of a major food shortage will be evident for a 1 couple more months, until we can duction probabilities. So far, poor weather, plus floods in the Middle West, emphasize the chances of a poor year, but the department of agriculture still hopes for rec ord production in 1943 and be lieves the poor start in some sec tions can be overcome. The flurry of strikes in war production industry has inspired all kinds of wild rumors and does indicate a dangerous situation which requires drastic treatment —but with public opinion, in cluding- the opinion of most war workers themselves, so dead set against strikes, any general “re volt” of workers is apt to be a- gainst strike instigators rather than against t#ie government. Our government has the power to control war workers, to enforce rationing, and to issue whatever orders are necessary to keep the war pregram functioning. In some cases its hesitancy to take action which the people consider necessary may be due to political considerations—but nfbre often it is probably due to the hope of avoiding Hitleristic, dictatorial methods wherever possible. It may prove necessary fer the ad ministration to use the biggest club it can find to control some war situations and it may be necessary for Congress tc con struct a new set of clubs with long, sharp spikes in them. But so long as there continues to be a possibility of working out our problems by democratic methods most administrators and legisla tors here will strive to keep those methods operating for the dura tion. There are, ot course, some members of the government who are all for a complete war dic- tfljtqrship—but even they realize that the people wouldn’t stand for it unless it became the only Commencement Pro gram McCormick High School Fri day, June 4, 1943 The following is the order of the commencement program for the McCormick High School tomorrow evening, June 4th, beginning at 8:30: Processional—Largo, Invocation—Dr. S. W. Reid, Salutatory—Mary Frances Hen derson, Special Music, Awards—Superintendent Webb, Delivery of Diplomas—Mr. J. Fred Buzhardt, Valedictory—Charles Sanders, Benediction—Rev. L. K. Simp son, Recessional—Largo. . X Petit Jurors Drawn For June Term Court get «otugl figures on farm pro- j way. out THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY' JUNE 4th and 5th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. RICHARD DIX LEO CARRILLO in “AMERICAN EMPIRE” Also Chapter Three SERIAL “DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY” and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax \ Petit jurors drawn for the June term of court for McCor mick County scheduled to begin at 10 o’clock a. m. Monday, June 14th, are given as follows: J. D. Richey, J. L. Caudle, s H. R. Deason, Walter T. Strom, O. B. Miner, H. N. Coleman, R. H. Wilkes, F. L. Bass, J. M. Hemminger, J. L. Freeland, W. W. Brock, E. C. Rice, G. H. McCain, G. E. Campbell, T. R. Blackwell, H. L. Ridlehoover, P. G. Fcoshe, H. O. Watson, G. E. Carroll, M. L. Gibert, J. W. Morrah, Carrol T. Bussey, J. W. Wilson, S. O. Bouknight, •’ : 1 J. W. McBride, Horace D. BJown, W. C. Strom, Harvey G. Sanders, Hyman Drucker, T. D. Miner, T. C. Faulkner, E. N. Creswell, W. O. Brown, B. S. Culbreath, Paul R. Brown, M. C. White. X Vacation Bible School Lions Club Sponsors Begins At McCormick Show Baptist Church June 7 The Vacation Bible school will begin at the McCormick Baptist Church next Monday, June 7, The session will begin each merning at 8:45 and will contin ue until 11:15. It is hoped that this will be our best school. The most prayerful and sympathetic cooperation on the part cf all concerned is necessary to secure the best results. We have had this in the past and we are sure that we will have it again this year. The circles of the Womans Mis sionary Society will serve light refreshments each day as in the past. We are deeply grateful for this fine service. Following is the list of workers by departments: Mrs. D. C. Talbert, Mrs. J. A. Talbert and Mrs. C. Morgan will have charge of the music. Beginners Department: Mrs. G. J. Sanders, Supt., Mrs. J. Fred Buzhardt, Mrs. W. M. Talbert, Mrs. R. H. Talbert, Mrs. H. G. Sanders. Primary Department: # Mrs. L. K. Simpson, Supt., Mrs. R. L. Faulkner, Mrs. Eddie Strom, Miss Sara Louise Strom. Junior Department: Miss Mary Remsen, Supt., Mrs. G. A. Simpson, Mrs. William Patterson, Mrs. E. Hanvey. Intermediate Department: Mrs. Bertha Harris, Supt., Mrs. T. R. McAbee, Mrs. Leon Traylor, Mrs. James Dorn, ^sTwSkS^are going to give| leSS motorists in the state make ! substantial voluntary cuts in their gasoline consumption. Mr. Talbert revealed earlier The McCormick Lions Club will sponsor a movie, Zane Grey’s “Light of the Western Stars”, at the Hollywood Theatre Wednesday and Thursday night, June 9th and 10th. The proceeds from the show will be used to finance their ac tivities for the coming year. These activities for the past year have consisted of work among the near sighted and blind. The lo cal club caring for those cases of minor nature and thru their af filiation with the state club the more serious cases were cared for by the major activities commit tee. The local club has also sponsored and contributed to such worthy causes as the Boy Scouts, McCormick Troop 71, the Red Cross War Fund and Com munity Cannery, which is now in the process of being organized and will operate this summer. Mr. G. J. Sanders, manager of the Hollywood, and his staff graciously donated their time and equipment to the club and all proceeds will be used in the fa thering of good causes. The public is invited to attend the show; “Light of the Western Stars”, and two two-reel comedies at the theatre’s usual prices. Come, enjoy the show and at the same time help a good cause. X South Carolina Threatened By Pleas ure Driving Ban Extension of the so-called oleasure driving ban to include South Carolina was predicted one night last week by State OPA 'fidwacd H. Talbert “un- Number 53 J. P. Price Claimed By Death i J- P Price, 40, well known citizen, died at his home near town at 6 o’clock yesterday af ternoon, following a week’s ill ness. He was a son of the late George D. Price and Mrs. Mattie Ed munds Price, of McCormick, and had lived here all his life excep* about 12 years when he was en gaged in business .in Elberton, Ga. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the W. O. W. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lois Smith Price, and two chil dren, Patricia and Imogene Price; three brothers, Jesse Price of EJ- berten, Ga., Claude Price of Brooklyn, N. Y., Gus Price of El berton, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Henry Augustine of GreenviUe; two half-blrothers, E. M. Price and Burton Price of Troy, and one half-sister, Mrs. S. C. Chris tian of Greenwood. Funeral services will be con ducted from the McCormick Bap tist Church tomorrow at an hour yet to be announced. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X their very best during these weeks. •Let every boy and church. take advantage of this opportuni- ^ * tit . , the day that total supplies of ty. We will be looking for you ^ .. ., , * 04. gasoline available for civilian next Monday morning at the .. . 1 consumption in South Carolina were down more than a third from the figure at this time last year, “This gasoline deficit is grow ing,” Talbert said, “and unless civilian reduced. we can be sure that measures to c/ftcGdmuekCouMkf- Farm ]Y«w$ \ (By G. W. Bonnette, County Agent) L. K. Simpson, Pastor. -X Mrs. Cora W. Shaw • j -■-> j.1 l the present high rate of Claimed, By Deatn consumption is greatly MONDAY him! TUESDAY JUNE 7th and 8th, 7:15' P. M. and 9 P. M. BRIAN DONLEVY—VERONICA LAKE in “THE GLASS KEY” AUo A WALT DISNEY CARTOON and LATEST NEWS EVENTS ' Mrs. Coray Wells Shaw, wife of orevent a transportation break- Homer Shaw, died at her home down will be taken.” near McCormick last Thursday The state OPA chief said that morning at 5 o’clock, after an local rationing boards had been illness of three years. told that all “extra” gasoline ra- Funeral services were conducted tions — particularly “C” and Bride-Elect Honored j at the graveside in the McCor- “Special" rations—must be care- ‘mick cemetery at 4:30 o’clock Fri- fully reviewed when presented day afternoon, with the Rev. L. for renewal. Boards, he said, will K. Simpson of the McCormick deal vigorously with applicants Baptist Church, officiating, as- who wilfully certify that they sisted by Rev. Doolittle of The need more gasoline than the Church of God. amounts to which they are legal- Besides her husband, she is ly entitled, survived by three sons, Ernest “Motorists should not feel that _ Shaw. McCormick; Marvin Shaw, because South Carolina is not yet|couftw a“genTwishes toTongratu- Greenwood; Pvt. Floyd Shaw. U. in the zone of pleasure driving ; late these men on the methods of S Army; two daughters Mrs ban enforcement that they may ation and planting . Newman Smith. McCormick; Mrs. use their supplemental gasoline. x Fred Terry, of Greenwood; one rations for any purpose they' sister, Mrs. Henry H. Shaw, Me- please,” Mr. Talbert said. “We Cormick. intend to enforce strict compli- J. S. Strom, funeral director, a nee with the regulations—and in charge. these regulations say that when X gasoline is issued for a specific TVWki-i-nrr purpose, it must be used for that 1YC1I lOimgAAlia purpose and no other. The mo- Allll ^^RtSOll torists of South Carolina have a choice. They may cut their gas- Mrs. G. A. Simpson and Mrs. J. Fred Buzhardt entertained with a delightful party on Tuesday af ternoon of last week in compli ment to Miss Mary Sue Ferque- j ron, bride-elect of June. The affair was held at the *£ j heme of Mrs. Simpson and spring flowers were used in profusion in the receiving rooms. Following a skit of “Guests At The Wedding,” and music by Mrs. J. A. Talbert and Miss Lilia Belle Rogers, the hostess brought in a “shower of gifts” for the honoree. A tempting salad plate with iced tea was served by the hos tesses. X T. E. L. Class Meets Boll weevils on the march! At the Pee Dee Experiment Station the boll weevil emergence in early May of this year was 63% greater than in the same period of last year. Several farmers have seen two or three weevils already in fields in McCormick County. Mop! Mop! Mop! Use small mops and use all precautions so as not’ to waste poison—it’s too expensive to waste. Yotir Home Demonstration A- gent, Miss Matilda Bell and the County Agent, G. W. Bonnette. will broadcast from W. R. D. W-. Augusta, Ga., Saturday, June 5, 1943, at 1:30 P. M. Carolyn Hitt will also appear on this broad cast program. Again on June 12, 1943, a broadcast -will be given by these agents at 1:30 P. M. Inspection of the “Victory Gar dens” cf Plum Branch contest will be made this week or early next week. The 7 acres of kudzu under the supervision of the Soil Conserva tion Service on the farm of J. L. Bracknell really look good. The Modoc News WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY JUNE 9th and 10th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. ZANE GREY’S “LIGHT of the WESTERN STARS” Also TWO 2-REEL COMEDIES This picture is sponsored by McCormick Lions Club. Entire proceeds to be used for charitable purposes. ADMISSION: Adults. 28 cents: Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15^ 17 cents, including defense tax. The T. E. L. Class was delight fully entertained at the home of Mrs. L. K. Simpson on Wednes day afternoon of last week with the following hostesses: Mrs. J. S. Dukes, Mrs. T. C. Faulkner, i Mrs. R. L. Faulkner, Mrs. L. M. Kiser, Mrs. J. E Strom, Mrs. Bill Bruce, Mrs. O. B. Miner, and Mrs. C. M. Lee. Circles Meet I |oline consumption voluntarily, or face a general campaign of The Neil Young and Ann Wat- [stringent enforcement son Circles of the Baptist W M. U. met at the home of Mrs. R. L. Faulkner, on Monday P. M. with Mrs. M. C. White, Mrs. G. L. Jaynes, Mrs. W. P. Parks and Mrs. W. S. Arrington assisting. The 20th chapter of Revela tions was discussed by the pas- Mrs. L. K. Simpson gave the j tor, Rev. L. K. Simpson, giving a devotional on “Prayer,” and Mrs. - masterful interpretation and ex- i H. N. Coleman, class president pianation. presided. - I During ,hte business session Members of the Dorcas Class plans were made for serving re- were honored guests. Mrs. D. C. freshments to the children at the Talbert welcomed them and had Daily Vacation Bible School, the a corsage pinned on each one as Neil Young Circle to have ch^rgt an expression of love and appre- the first week and the Ann Wat- ciation. SO n Circle the second week. The hostesses served sandwich- The hostesses served delicious es and iced tea. . iced tea, sandwiches and cookies.. Mr. and Mrs. William Reese from Greer were week end visitors here to the former’s mother, Mrs. Roselind Reese. Mr. G. E. Dukes from Moncks Corner was a week end visitor here to homefolks. Miss Permelia Clem was dinner guest Sunday to Misses Lucy and Rosalie Bussey. Mrs. Claude E. Skelton and Mr. and Mrs. James Burnett of Augusta were visitors here last Friday to Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Faulkner j Mr. and Mrs. K. E. White of entertained the Workers’ Council; Plum Branch were dinner guests of the local Baptist Sunday Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Entertain Workers’ Council School on Monday evening with Miss Vivian Jaynes and Mrs. W. P. Parks as assistant hostesses. White. Mr. and Mrs. Evans Bussey and j Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy King of Au- Mrs. G. C. Patterson brought j gusta made a short visit her? the devotional message on “The J Sunday evening to Mr. E. F. Bus- Stewardship of Time.” | sey and Misses Rosalie and Lucy A round, table discussion of Bussey. “lesson preparation” followed. Re ports from each department were read and discussed. Fruit punch and cookies served. Pvt. William Reese from Camv» Jackson was a week end visitor , ^ het*e to his mother, Mrs. Rose- wercjlind Reese, who centinues verv