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ft / TBUfl TO 0UBSELTOS, OUB KMQHB OXfl ( OUB COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Second Year Established June 5,1902 McCORMIGK, S. C., THUR SDAY, AUGUST 26, 1943 Number 12 Program Edcefield Assoc iational Training Union Rally, Gilgal baptist H Church, Sunday After noon, August 29. 2:30—Opening Music—Rev. Har old Jester with the trombone and • Miss Mabel Freeland at the piano. '2:45—Song Service—Led by Mr. J. E. Bolton. 3:00—Devotional — Miss Emma Bell King. 3:10—Special music—Jack and Hazel Winn. 3:15—Roll call of churches, business, announcements. 3:45—Special music. 3:30—Responsive reading. 3:35—Special music. 3:40—Ridgecrest Echoes—Betty Strom, Mabel Freeland, Sudie White, Gladys Winn. 3:55—Special music. 4:00—Closing song and prayer. X Report On Canning Activities For School Lunch Program Mrs. Alma G. Creighton, Super visor of the school lunch pro gram. carried out in cooperation with the vocational teachers of McCormick High School and John De la Howe School, reports sev eral thousand cans of vegetables 'have beeri processed at the De la Howe cannery under supervsion of Mf. E. A. McCormick, for school use. This includes 1250 qts. beans, 250 qts. corn, 350 qts. car rots and 100 qts. beets for the McCormick Schools, 300 qts. beans for Washington High School. Re ports from other schools are not complete at this time. Patrons are urged to contribute surplus foods, grown in their gardens, to the school lunch pro gram. The program effects almost ■ every child in the state. It con stitutes one of the greatest ad vances in modern education by benefiting the nation’s health Washington School To Open Sept. 9th The Washington Consolidated School, mid-way Parksville-Modoc. begins the 1943-’44 session Sept. 9th at 10 a. m. All patrons are urged to have their children begin the school session on the opening date in order that they be given the lists of materials, needed, and in or der that the teachers can deter mine the proper number of books to be rented and supplied for the pupils’ needs without delay. Patrons are also urged to have their children attend school reg ularly so that they will get the maximum benefit of the school session. The school has planned to of fer the best type of lunch under the new program of lunches. This will likely cost more than the cost of lunches served last ses sion. Patrons, trustees and friepds of the school are invited to attend the opening exercises. The faculty will be composed of the following: grammar school, Mrs. Louis Rich, Miss Mary Rem- sen, Mrs. E. C. Rice, Mrs. Ella Lankford; high school, Miss Mar tha Bell and Mrs. W. M. Self. Olin S. Long, Superintendent. Christinas Mail For Members Of Armed Forces Overseas To Be Mailed Between September 15 and October 15 for Army Personnel, and Up To No vember 1, 1943, for Naval Personnel No Church Service At Methodist Church Here August 29th There will be no church ser vice at McCormick Methodist Church, Sunday, August 29th. in the absence of the pastor. Church school will be held at the regu lar hour, 11:00 o’clock. J. Claude Evans. Pester. and is contributing in a way to the war effort. vital HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCORMICK, S. C. In order that Christmas parcels may reach the addressees on time and in good condition, arrange ments have been made by the Post Office Department in cooperation with the War and Navy Depart ments (the latter including the marines and Coast Guard) for the acceptance of such parcels for members of our armed forces serv ing outside the continental United States. Postmasters are requested to bring the* following require ments to the attention of mailers. TERM OVERSEAS: The term armed forces overseas” is regard ed as covering the personnel of our armed forces who receive their mail through an A. P. O. or fleet post office in care of the post master at New York, N. Y., San Francisco, Calif., New Orleans, La., .Miami, Fla.. Presque Isle, Maine, or Seattle, Wash., or through a naval installation or station in care of the postmaster of Seatle. TIME OF MAILING: Christmas parcels and Christmas cards for (he Army personnel overseas must be mailed during the period be ginning September 15, 1943, and ending October 15, 1943, the ear lier the better while parcels and Christmas cards for members of the naval forces may be mailed as late as November 1. No requests from the addressees are required in connection w’ith Christmas par cels mailed to Army personnel during this period only. Patrons should be encouraged to endorse damage other mail or injure post al employees. PERISHABLE MATTER: Per ishable matter will not be accept ed. PROHIBITED ARTICLES: In toxicants, inflammable materials (including matches of all kinds and lighter fluids), and poisons, or compositions which may kill or injure another, or damage the mails, are unmailable. HOW TO ADDRESS PARCELS: Addresses must be legible. Parcels addressed to overseas Army per sonnel should show, in addition to the name and address of the send er, the name, rank, Army serial number branch of service, organi zation, A. P. O. number of the ad dressee, and the post office through which the parcels are to be routed. Mail for Coast Guard personnel is addressed the same as for Naval personnel except that the words “U. S. Coast Guard” shall be used in place of “U. S. Navy” after the man’s name. POSTAGE: Postage must be fully prepaid, the rate of parcels of fourth-class matter (that is, parcels exceeding 8 ounces) being the zone rate applicable from the post office where mailed to the post office in care of which the parcels are addressed. The third- class rate of 1 1-2 cents for each 2 ounces applies to packages not exceeding 8 ounces, except in the case of books, on which the rate is 1 cent for each 2 ounces. The third-class rate of 1 1-2 cents for each 2 ounces or fraction thereof is also applicable to unsealed greeting cards, provided they bear no unpermissible written addi tions. It is suggested, however, that they be mailed as first-class matter since in that event they will be returned, if undeiiverable, provided they bear a return card. Parcels containing only books con- FRIDAY and SATURDAY AUGUST 27th and 28th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M, ALAN LADD—HELEN WALKER in 661 LUCKY JORDAN Also A WALT DISNEY CARTOON “SKY TROOPER” and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax P m- if MONDAY and TUESDAY AUGUST 30th and 31st, 7:15 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. BOB HOPE_DOKOTHY LAMOUR in 66 'V- V 7 Wl THEY GOT ME COVERED Also A CARTOON “SUPERMAN IN SHOWDOWN” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS m each gift parcel “Christmas par- forming to the requirements pre- cel.” Special effort will-be made scribed therefor are acceptable at to effect delivery of all Christmas tbe specal rate of 3 cents a pound, parcels mailed during that peiod PERMISSIBLE ADDITIONS: In in time for Christmas. addition to the name and address SIZE AND WEIGHT: In view of of th e sender, which is required, the urgent need for shipping space inscriptions such as “Merry to transport materials directly es- Christmas,” “Please do not open sential to the war effort, Christmas un til Christmas,” “Happy New parcels shall not exceed the pres- Year,” “With best wishes,” and the ent limits of 5 pounds in weight ma y be placed on the cover- or 15 inches in length and girth in 8 of the parcel in such manner combined. These Departments 85 n °t to interfere with the ad- have pointed out also that mem- J dross or on a card inclosed there- bers of the armed forces are am- with. Books may bear simple ded- ply provided with food and cloth- J icatory inscription's not of a na- ing, and the public is urged not f ure °f. personal correspondence to include such matter in gift par- Stickers or labels resembling post cels. However, not more than one a 8e stamps are not permissible on Christmas parcel or package shall the outside of parcels, be accepted for mailing in any one . INSURANCE AND REGISTRY w~ek when sent by or on behalf SERVICE: Order No. 19687 of the of the same person or concern to °ostmaster General, effective Jan- or for the same addressee. iary 15, 1943, provided that no PREPARATION: Owing to the "natter addressed to members of great distance this mail must be the Army or other persons receiv- transperted and the handling and r.g mail through A. P. O.’s over- any storage it must ttndergo, it ' r as shall be accepted as insured is absolutely necessary that all ar- or C. O. D. mail; that letters or tides be packed in metal, wooden oackages containing money oi or solid fireboard, or strong doub- other articles of value shall be lefaced corrugated fireboard oi refused registration but that let- strong fully telescoping cardboarc ters containing valuable or un boxes. The. fireboard or cardboarc portant papers may be registered; boxes must be securely wrapped in hat the restrictions of the order strong paper and tied with twine, do not apply to official shipments Furthermore, as each parcel is -hipments to military agencies subject to censorship, delay in overseas, or to any mail from A handling may be minimized by P. O.’s outside the continental securing the covering of the par- United States to points in the cel so as to permit ready inspec- United States, tion of the contents. j Mail for personnel of the Navy Many combination packages will Marine Corps, or Coast Guard probably be made up, including may be accepted for registration miscellaneous toilet articles, hard or insurance if it conforms to ex candies, soaps, etc. The contents isting requirements as to weight, of such packages should be tightly size, and other prescribed condi- Funeral Services Last Thursday For Dr. Sheppard Dr. Luther Whitfield Sheppard, member of a prominent family of Edgefield county and a resident of Troy for 30 years, died at his home there August 18th at 6 o’ clock p. m, following a long pe riod of ill health. Dr. Sheppard was 88 years of age on last March 20th. His par ents were James Sheppard and Mrs. Sarah Louise Mobley Shep pard. He was a brother of the late Orlando Sheppard, Dr. Scott Sheppard and former Governor John C. Sheppard, all of Edge- field county. A sister, Mrs. Anna Sheppard Jones, of Ridge Spring, died a short time ago. Dr. Sheppard’s wife, Mrs. Ella Taggart Sheppard, died many years ago. He is survived by a number of nephews and nieces, including Mrs. Lillie S. Cogbum, of Greenwood. Funeral services were con ducted at the Troy cemetery last Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock by his pastor, the Rev. H. T. Jester. Active pallbearers were Burton Price, Jasper Rush, Lucian Talbert, Paul Dowtin, B. Smith and Frank White. The honorary escort was composed of Dr. C. H. Workman, Dr. R. M. Fuller, Mr. Byrd, Joe Young, Jimmie Cres- well, James M. Cox, Arch Tittle, R. M. Rush and C. M. Edwards. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X Funeral Services Sunday For Janies Edward Wall U. S. Declaration Of Estimated Income And Victory Tax For 1943 DEPUTY COLLECTOR TO BE Uf McCORMICK SEPT. 1 if ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents: Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. packed, in order that the several articles may not be loosened in transit, damaging the contents of the parcel itself or causing dam age to the covering of the parcel. Christmas boxes should be inclosed in substantial containers. Candies in thjn pasteboard boxes should be inclosed in wood, metal, or cor rugated pasteboard. Sealed pack ages of candy, cigars, tobacco, and toilet articles in simplest mercan tile form may be placed in parcels without affecting the parcel post classification of such packages. Sharp-pointed or sharp-edged in struments, such as razors, knives, etc., must have their points or edges protected so they tions, and mailers should be ad vised to register or insure Christ mas gifts of more than ordinary value addressed to personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. USE OF MONEY ORDERS: Postmasters should recommend to the public the use of postal money orders to transmit gifts of money to members of the armed forces outside the continental United States. With regard to cash remittances, patrons should be informed that at many places Funeral services for James Ed- 1 ward Wall, 47, whose death oc curred at Greensboro, N. C., last Friday night, were conducted at the Plum Branch Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 5:30 by his pastor, Rev. H. T. Jester, and in terment made in the Plum Branch Cemetery. He is survived by three children, Dorothy Ann, James Riley and Shirley Wall; parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Wall, .five brothers, Lindsey. Coy, Forrest and Walter Wall, of Plum Branch, and Duff Wall, of Peurto Rico, and one sister, Mrs. E. Widencamp, of Riedsville, Ga. Active pallbearers were Newt Wilkie, John Wilkie, J. W. Brack nell, James Strother, Roy Stroth er and H. D. Creswell. Honorary pallbearers were W. L. Brown, C. H. Crawford, L. W. Ridlehoover, J. A. Self, J. J. Collier and J. L. Bracknell J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X Ann Watson Circle Meets With Under the provisions of th<* Current Tax Payment Act, an- individual who is required to fil* a Declaration of Estimated In come and Victory Taxes for thr- calendar year 1943 must do so on or before September 15, 1943. All Declarations must be in the office of the Collector of Internal Reve nue, Columbia, South Carolina, or in the hands of a Deputy Collect or before midnight on that date and the tax paid in order to a- void liability for penalties. Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue will visit the towns fn this section listed below on the dates shown, and at the places indicated, for the purpose of assisting taxpayers with the prep aration of their Declarations. Should any information or as sistance be needed, 0 taxpayers should get in touch with Deputy Collectors on the dates the depu ties visit their nearest towns. Proper forms for making Decla rations will be mailed to each taxpayer who filed a 1942 income tax return at the earliest possi ble date. Abbeville, Post Office Building, Sept. 7. Anderson, Post Office Building, Sept. 8 to 15. Edgefield, County Court House, Sept. 3. Greenwood. Post Office Build ing, Sept. 6 to 15. McCormick, County Court House, Sept. 1. Saluda, County Court House* Sept. 2. X Farmers Invited To See Kudzu Hay Harvesting, Aug. 27 A number of farmers in McCor mick County could be curing val uable kudzu hay if they knew the “tricks of the trade.” Harvesting this crop is not difficult and caa be done with any good mower. There are, however, several prac tical attachments and methods which will make the job easier according to B: W. Crouch, acting local Work Unit Conservationist of the Savannah Valley Soil Con servation District. In order to actually see the Tmple job of harvesting kudzu hay we have arranged to visit Mr." Olin E. Warner’s farm on the afternoon of Friday, August 27. Mr^ Warner now has 41 acres planted to kudzu and has made an outstanding success in har vesting hay and crowns from this Xtt tt a i {crop. He has agreed, to be cui- Mrs. H. (jr. banders j ting, raking and curing kudzu | hay on the afternoon of August The Ann Watson Circle of the W. M. S. of the Baptist Church held its August meeting in the home of Mrs. H. G. Sanders with Mrs. Bertha S. Harris as assisting hostess. Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Jr., using The Conquest of Fear’.’ as a sub- ; ect, conducted the devotional. Mrs. D. C. Talbert taught the esson which was a discussion of ‘The Song of Solomon.” The sunbeams, under the leadership of Mrs. James A. Keown, gave a short program. During the business session, with Mrs. Jack L. Bradley pre siding, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, reports of the different chairmen were given and the collection for the Hundred Thousand Club was taken. The hostesses served delicious ice cream and wafers. domestic postal money orders can be cashed at A. P. O.’s wherever where such forces are stationed j they are located, and they are there is a local prohibition a- j paid in local foreign currency at 27 so that all those interested nay see his practical harvesting methods in action. Mr. -Bonnette, County Agent, Mr. Hanvey, FSA Supervisor, and Mr. Crouch and some of the lead ing farmers are interested in see ing that all available kudzu be properly harvested as a direct contribution toward the War Feed :equirements. If you would like to attend this field study meet- ng, contact one of these men who will be glad to help you ar range transportation, if possible! If you can, bring a car load of your neighbors or tenants. Our county needs all the feed, we can produce and kudzu bids to be one of our main hay crops now as well as after the wsr, says Mr. Crouch. X Seabees Officer To Be In Green wool The Construction Officer I r Navy “Seabees” will be in Givn i - gainst the importation of United the rate of exchange in effect on wood at the Navy Recruiting Su- cannot | states money, and it could not the date the orders are pre- tion to interview applicants en. cut through their coverings and be used if . received. However, sented. .Sept, 8th, 1 2 jtk