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\ « Forty-Second Year TBU1 TO OUMKLV**, OUB NEIGHBOBS. OUB COUNTRY AND OUB GOD. Established June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1943 Number 1 Court To Convenev Here Next Monday The June term of General Ses sions court for McCormick County will convene in the , court house here next Monday morning, June 14th, at 10 o’clock. X Special Services At Mt. Carmel A. R. P. Church There will be a special series of services at the Mt. Carmel A. R. P. Church, beginning Friday morning of next week, 18th , in stant, and closing Sabbath eve ning, 20th instant, two services a dav. at 11 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. , The preacher, the Lord willing. *111 be Dr. Oliver Johnston of Wlnnsboro, S. C. Dr. Johnston is one <of the outstanding ministers of our denomination. He was born and spent his childhood at Bordeaux, S. C., and has a num ber of kinspeople and friends in this section. * The sacrament of the Lord’s supper will be celebrated in con nection with the Sabbath morn ing worship. The pubWc is cordially invited to attend these services. >, S. W. Reid, Pastor. Approval Of Officer , Not Now Required TO SEND PARCELS TO ARMED FORCES. > Postmaster J. E. Bell states that the approval of an officer is not now required to send parcels to the armed forces overseas. Before the post office can ac cept a parcel for mailing under the new ruling, the written re quest for the articles contained in the package, together with the envelope bearing the APO cancellation mark in which the request was made must be pre sented the postal clerk. V-mail letters. Without the en velope will be accepted. Such packages presented for mailing must not weigh over five pounds, not over fifteen inches in'length and not more than thirty six inches in length and girth combined. X Motor Vehicle Use Stamps FOR THE NEXT YEAR TO GO ON SALE JUNE 10TH. Cub News WITH DEN ONE Den one met at the home of Mrs. Jamie Sanders, our den mother, on June 3, 1 1943. The dues were collected and the living circle was given. The roll was called and the minutes were read. After this business our den moth er took us to the De la Howe pool to swim. Jamie Sanders kindly assisted us and began teaching us to swim. After the swimming, the meeting closed. Joe Brown, Keeper of the Buckskin. Postmaster J. E. Bell states that the new $5.00 motor vehicle use stamps for the year begin- ring July 1st will go on sale at the - local post office on June 10th. He urges that these stamps be bought early to avoid a , last minute rush. X Cub Scouts Meet The Cub Scouts met with Mrs. Parks on, June 3, 1943. First we took up collection. Then, we talked about what* we were going to do, then we played games. When we got through playing games we were served with candy. Grover Davis, Keeper of Buckskin. Frank C. Robinson Claimed By Death Funeral services for Frank C. Robinson, 74, secretary of the South Carolina Sinking Fund Commission since 1935, who died suddenly at his home in Colum bia Monday night, were conducted at Washington* Street Methodist Church, Columbia, at noon yes terday. x The Rev. J. O. Smith, pastor of the church, assisted by Dr. A. L. Gunter, pastor of St. John’s Methodist Church of Rock Hill, and the Rev. J. Claude Evans, pastor of the Methodist Church at McCormick, conducted the final rites. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery, Columbia. Mr. Robinson was formerly a member of the state tax commis sion and had been in the Gen eral Assembly from 1913 to 1928, serving as a member of the House of Representatives from Abbeville County and as senator Irom Mc Cormick County. He filled the latter office from 1917 through 1928. He was a former banker at McCormick, a school teacher . and had been connected with the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway mail service for about 10 years, prior to his entering the banking business. Mr. Robinson was a son of the late Robert J. and Frances Cook Robinson, pioneers of this commu nity. He is survived by his wid ow, Mrs. Annie Talbert Robinson; a daughter, Mrs. Richard R. Coulter of Columbia; three sis ters, Mrs. J. B. Harmon,'' Mrs. J. C. Brown and Mrs. H. R. Deason, all of McCormick, and two brothers, Jack C. Robinson of At lanta,' Ga., and James Robinson of Augusta, Ga. Plum Branch News Mt. Carmel News Misses Joan and Sara Leather- wood of Greenville are visiting in the home of their aunt, Mrs. Louise L. Banks. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Humphrey and son, T. W., attended com mencement exercises at Winthrop CoUege. Miss Annie Humphrey, who was a member of the gradu ating class, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Homer. Connell and little daughter, Nina, of Au gusta, and Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Brown of Mayesville, Ga., have been spending some time in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wells. Tech. Sgt. and Mrs. M. D. Shu ler of Camp Beale, Cali^., are visiting Mrs. Shuler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bracknell. Mrs. C. L. Parrotte and little son, Bobbie, of Greenville were week end visitors to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilkie. J. R. Wilkie, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilkie, who was sta tioned with the armed forces sev eral months in Iceland, was sent \ 30. back to the States for Officers’ Candidate School. He finished his training at Ft. Benning, Ga., Dr. and Mrs. Payson White of Columbia enjoyed a pleasant week end with Miss Annie White. We are glad to say Miss Annie is improving. Mr. Floyd Black and young brother, Jeff, are visiting Mrs. Ida Black and Mrs. Bryson. Miss Matilda Bell, H. D. Agent, and Mrs. J. C. Bowick attended the meeting cf the H. D. Glut Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Ruth Thackston, McCor mick County ^furse, will hold a clinic for typhoid fever and other diseases at the Community House June 17, 2 o’clock P. M. Rationing Guide For South Carolinians Coffee Stamp No. 24 in War Ration Book One became valid May 31 for one pound of coffee and will continue good through June Foods BLUE STAMPS — The blue stamps in War Ration Book Two on June 1st and has received hig are used to ration processed foods 1 “ 1 " - commercially canned, bottled commission as sepond lieutenant. He is expected for a visit to his parents about June 15th. Miss Carolyn Freeland, who has the distinction of being the first and frozen fruits and vegetables, and including juices, all soups, dehydrated soup mixtures, dried fruits, dried beans and lentils. young lady from Plum Branch to Dried peas are not rationed. Three Mt. Carmel News join the WAACS, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Free land. She has been stationed at Daytona Beach and has recently been promoted to corporal. Mrs. Otelia B. Bryant of Wash- jington, D.^C., is spending some 'time here because of the illness 1 of her father, Mr. B. I. Bladon, who is a patient in Greenwood Hospital. Mr. Bladon is improv ing nicely at this time. Mrs. Wiley Coleman and little Miss Saree Talbert, of Green- (Too late for last week.) Prof. George McCelvey of York . . . was a welcome guest of Sen. and l " 00d 18 sp ? nd ! n!! «> me tUne , h « re blue stamps expiring June 7 are G, H, and J. Blue stamps K, L and M became valid on May 24 and will continue good until mid night July 7. RED STAMPS—The red stamps in War Ration Book Two are used to ration meat, fats, oils cheeses and canned fish. Poultry game and fresh fish are riot ra tioned. Five red stamps which may be used during Juner for purchases Postmaster Urges The Use Of Air Mail LIGHT STATIONERY AND V- MAIL STATIONERY FOR MAIL GOING OVERSEAS. Postmaster J. E. Bell state? that those having friends o* relatives some distance from home within the United States will re ceive their letters much quicker if Air Mail stamps are used; light stationery should also be used. Those sending letters to the forces overseas should use V- mail stationery .and it will speed up the mail several days if air mail stamps are affixed to mail letters. V- White Registrants To Be Inducted Intb Armed Forces In Near Future daughters, Janice and Ann, of 0 f meats, fats, oils, etc., are Charlotte, are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bracknell. HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. G FRIDAY and SATURDAY JUNE 11th and 12th, 7:1^ P. M. and 9:20 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ID At LUPINO—DENN1S MORGAN m „ “THE HARD WAY Also Chapter Four SERIAL 1 “DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY” % and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax MONDAY and TUESDAY JUNE 14th and 15th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:30 P. M. Matinee Monday 3:30 P. M. JAMES CAGNEY_JOAN LESLIE in “YANKEE DOODLE DANDY Also LATEST NEWS EVENTS and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Mrs. L. L. Hester for the week end and remained over Monday to attend the graduating exer cises at Calhoun Falls High. Miss Carolyn Hester, his niece, was a member of the graduating class. The parting gift of the class to the school was a large, beautiful U. S. Flag which was very much appreciated very appropriate, as one member of the class is already in service and three more will leave very soon. Miss Beffle Hester of Anderson was a visitor for the graduating exercises, as Miss Carolyn Hester, is also her niece. We are glad to say that Mrs. W. A. Scott has recovered from a recent illness. Mrs. Herschel Fife of Atlanta arrived in Mt. Carmel Monday to visit relatives here for awhile. Mrs. Inman Griffin and Louise Griffin of Atlanta came to visit Mr^ and Mrs. Hunter McKinney 1 ast week. Mr. Griffin came over Saturday and Mrs. Griffin re- umed heme with him, leaving Louise for a longer visit. r. and Mrs. James Boyd of Greenville brought Mrs. J. W. Boyd home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Boyd has been on an ex tended visit to her children since late in December, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Russell in Augusta, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Dode Philips in Due West, G. C., Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell in Charlotte, N. C., and Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd in Greenville. She has been very much missed, in Mt. Carmel and we are all glad to see her home again. • X because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. G. A. Talbert. Mrs. Talbert is somewhat better at this time. R. J. Sturkey of Salisbury, N. C., J, Validity date, May 23, expira tion date, June 30, K, Validity date, May 30, piration date, June 30, / L, Validity date, June 6, piration date, June 30, M, Validity date, June 13, piration date, June 30, N, Validity date, June 20, ex- ex- ex- ex- visited the past week end in the p i ra tion date, June 30. 99 Card Of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Stur key. Mrs. Ella Lankford spent sev eral days this week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Parks in Augusta. Mrs. R. M. Winn spent the past week end in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Godsey, and Mr.' Godsey. Little Jimmie Godsey, who spent the past week with his grandparents, returned home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coleman of Edgefield spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cole man. Mrs. Henry Marjenhoff has re turned home, after a visit to her aunt, Mrs. A. T. Moore, of Ridge way. The D. V. B/ S., which was held at St. Paul Methodist Church, closed with appropriate exercises on Sunday June 6th. A goodly number of children at tended and an interesting pro gram was carried out. The teach ers included Rev. and Mrs. J. Claude Evans, Rev: Foster Speer Mrs. O. L. Sturkey, Mrs. Leroy Brown, Mrs. W. M. Freeland and Miss Annie Humphrey. Pfc. and Mrs. Herman Pinck ney Schmidt announce the birth cf a son, Herman Parks, on Sun day, May 30th, at The Post Hos pital, Camp Gordon. Pfc. Schmidt is on overseas duty at this time Mrs. Schmidt is the former Miss Annie Lou Lankford. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Rice had as their guests Sunday, Mrs. L. C. Stevens, Mrs. H. F. Wilson and Gasoline Coupon No. 5 in “A” book good for three gallons but must last through July 21—four months instead of two, as was formerly, the case. Service To Retailers Price panels are now in opera tion On most local rationing boards. Price clerks are available to give retail merchants individ ual service on ceiling price reg ulations and amendments. Shoes Stamp No. 17 in / War Ration Book One may be used to buy a pair of rationed shoes througL June 15. Stamp No. 18 in War Ration Book One will become valid June 16 for one pair oi i shoes. Some types cf shoes air | not rationed. Sugar Stamp 13 in War Ration Book One, good for five pounds of sug ar, became valid June l and wili be good until August 15, re placing Stamp 12 expiring May 31. Stamps 15 and 16 in War Ration Bbok l also may be used to obtain, sugar for canning. They are good for five pounds of sugar each and will remain valid until October 91. Persons needing more sugar for canning should apply to their local war price and rationing boards. The maximum allowed for canning is 25 pounds for one person. Tires Owners of passenger cars and commercial vehicles using tires smaller than 7.50 by 20 may get their casings recapped with re claimed rubber camel back with out applying to their local war price and rationing boards R. W. Dunlap, chairman of the local selective service board, has submitted for publication the names of white registrants to be inducted into the armed forces in the near future, as follows: Hugh Cook Brown, William Perry McKinnie, % Leonard' Maxwell Kiser, Ezelle Smith, Jimmie Cribbs, Milton Andrew Wiley, Richard Judson Williams, James Frank Wideman, Julius Cleveland sjone, Jr., Ray Mack Bussey, Coley Blease Brown, James Edward Driskell, Clemont Winchester Bussey, Joseph Travis Dorn, Julius Edward Meeks,, Raymond Robert Jennings,' B. Clarence Owings, Jr., Hugh Elbert Jennings, Howard Greer Richard, William Howard Edmunds, John Frederick Wise, Luther Mullinax Roper. — X Birthday Party At Buffalo School House There will be a birthday party at the Buffalo school house Fri day night, June nth, at 8:45. An interesting program will be given. Admission, a penny 'for each year of your age. Refresh ments served free. This party is sponsored by the Young Peo ple’s class of the Buffalo Church and proceeds go to help purchase bonds. ' Card Of Thanks The family of W. P. Parks wishes to express their gratitude and thanks to their many friends or the, beautiful floral designs, kindnesses and sympathy during their bereavement. Mrs. W. P. Parks, And Children. X Turnips Year- Round Crop For Gardeners ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, ll cents; Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. many acts of kindness shown us baby of Kingsport, Tenn., Mrs by our many friends and rela- Sophia Barnes, Miss Alice Barnes tives, also Dr. Tuten for his Mt. Berry Va., Mr. and Mrs. W faithful service rendered, during p - Stevens, Bill and Polly Stevens, mi i ea g e ra tion of more than 240 spinach the illness and death of our be- Mrs. R. N. Broadwater and Ro- loved husband and father. May berta Broadwater, Augusta. God richly bless each and every Miss Louise Bracknell is spend- one. ' i ing this week at North Greenville Mrs. J. W. Brown, Junior College where she is teach- And Children. ing u class in B. T. U. work. Clemscn, June 5.—Green vege tables sometimes get rather scarce in late summer, and in the best regulated family gardens a few rows of turnips planted in June, especially on moist land, will come in mighty handy dur ing the hot months, say Clemson extension horticulturists. A fact not generally appreci ated is that turnip greens con tain many of the protective ele ments—vitamins and minerals — needed in food, more of the ele ments even than the widely heralded spinach. And here is an important practical fact: Turnips are easier to grow than spinach for and last longer in the garden. certificates. A driver with a still another advantage is that turnips, miles monthly is entited to new furnishing greens from the Grade l casings when he needs produce an underground over after tops, crop of replacements. Certificates for roots to supply another fine dish tires and tubes may be used at f or many weeks. And any • por- any time convenient to the hold- tion of the crop not used for ers. _ food is good feed for cows. . —l