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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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„ “THE HARD WAY
Also
Chapter Four
SERIAL
1 “DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY”
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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. •
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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