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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, August 26,1943 DR. HENRY J. GODIN Bight Specialist Eyes Examined Spectacles And Eye Glassed Professionally Fitted. •Ml Broad Rt-reet Aiuuiata. G* TO CHECK a 0 I A k |A^^W7days y^TtJee W Liquid for Malarial Symptoms. INSURANCE Fire Insurance And Al) Other Kinds o{ Insurance In eluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN, MrCORMIUK. S C of relatives here. Mrs. Robinson remained for a longer visit with Mrs. W. J. Talbert. Mrs. D. C. Talbert, Mrs. C. H. Huguley, Mrs. James Keown. Misses Frances Rush and Mable Lyon attended the Baptist Assem bly at Ridgecrest, N. C., last week. Mr. V. M. Walker of Greenwood was a visitor here last Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. Grady Clinkscales and children, Miss Aralenn Clink- scales and Master Grady Clink- s.cales, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Strom. Miss Edith Robinson visited friends at Ridgecrest, N. C., last week end. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wiley and daughters, Mae and Helen and Estelle, and Mrs. H. L. Brazell, of Greenwood, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Watkins Sunday p. m. Moultrie, that T. Sergeafht James A. Arrington was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal on Fri day, July 23, 1943. This was done personally by Col. Lloyd W. Goep- pert, commanding officer of the Harbor Defenses of Charleston Carolina Sub-Sector and Ft. Moul trie. ABOVE ^HULLABALOO Misses Mary Fuller and Vivian Jaynes have returned from Sa vannah where they were em ployed for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Dan A. Bell visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Dave Garrison the past week end at Woodville. Mr. William Jesse Jennings of McCormick, who is serving with the U. S. Navy, has been pro moted as Chief Petty Officer. Mr. T. R. Ridlehoover of Plum Branch was a visitor here last' Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe New have re ceived a telegram stating that their son, Private Carlton New, was slightly wounded in action in the Southwest Pacific area on August fourth. Mr. Edward Campbell of Green wood spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Campbell. When you need roofing, sid ing, Rock Wool Insulation or home modernization, call us for the best in materials, workmanship and terms. PALMETTO ROOFING & SUPPLY CO. J. W. CORLEY Representative McCormick, S. C. Mrs. E. W. Masters and Mrs. J. C. Ligon have returned to their homes in Anderson and Iva, af ter visiting their sister, Mrs. Wil ber Strom. Mr. R. N. Edmunds of Parks- ville was a visitor here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Truluck and children, R. S., Jr., and Jackie, of Clinton, spent the week end here with Mrs. Truluck’s parents, Capt. and Mrs. Jack Scruggs. Cadet Hubert Bowick of Clem- son College, Clemson, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bowick. By LYTLE HULL POST-WAR GUESSING VS. POST-WAR PLANNING Pvt. Edv/in Newby has returned to Camp Campbell, Ky., after spending ten days here with his mother, Mrs. Maggie Mae Newby. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Williams of Augusta sperit Sund&y with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Watkins of Belle vue. First Lieutenant 1 James R. Ed wards and Mrs. Edwards spent several days here this week with j her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Workman, en route from Aber deen Proving Grounds, Md., to Atlanta, Ga., where he was being ' transferred. Friends of Staff Sgt. Charles Owings, U. S. Army ^ir Corps, will j be glad to hear that he has been promoted to technical sergeant. Mr. T. W. Lanham of Plum Branch was among the visitors here last Thursday. Miss Sara Louise Strom is visit ing relatives in Iva. Mrs. F. C. Robinson and her daughter, Mrs. Richard Coulter, of Columbia, were week end guests Master Bobby Brazell of Green wood spent last week with his aunt, Mrs. J. R. Watkins, and Mr. Watkins, of Bellevue. / Mrs. J. M. Leland of near Charleston is spending two weeks in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Edmunds, of the Buffalo community, while Mr. Le land is on a business trip in Mis sissippi. Mr. J. W. Robertson of the'Re- hoboth community was among the visitors here Saturday. News has been sent the Mess enger by Col. Frank H. Barnwell, commanding officer of the 263, Coast Artillery Regiment, Ft. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Scruggs of Norfolk, Va., where he is sta tioned with the U. S. Navy, are spending the week here with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Jack Scruggs. Mr. Pal W. Roper of Savannah, Ga., spent last week in and near town visiting friends and rela tives. Remember — You Always Save At... ^ Mr. John F. Dorn, fireman 1st 35 class, U. S. Navy, is visiting rela tives and friends in and near town. Mr. Dorn served on the U. S. S. Yorktown. GALLANT-BELK COMPANY Miss Alice Talbert and Mr. E. Hanvey of the local Farm Se curity Administration office at- i J tended the District One meeting in Greenville this week. TIME TO SEW . . . FOR SCHOOL . . . FOR YOURSELF . . . - • k ' ‘ * FOR VICTORY ! It’s both economical and practical to make what you can! Whip up a wardrobe for yourself . .. make charm ing frocks in lovely fabrics . . . takes no time at all. It’s fun to sew, especially when you £an save, too! Sew and Save to Buy War Bonds! Pastel RAYON SERGE Yd^ 69c Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Faulkner and daughter, Miss Ella Bradley Faulkner, of McCormick, and Miss Mary Bell of Callison, spent several days this week in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Figured RAYONS Yd., 486, 69c, 79c COTTON PRINTS Yd., 25c, 29c, 33c Figured And Solid Color FINE CREPES Yd., $1.00 New Shipment - Glazed CHINTZ Yd., 79c T. Sgt. and Mrs. Raymond O. Weeks announce the birth of a son, Raymond O. Weeks, Jr., on August 1st at the home of Mrs. Weeks’ mother, Mrs. Janie But ler, in McCormick. T. Sgt. Weeks is located at Baugn, Me., and while on a visit here to his fam ily recently, was visited by his mother, Mrs. H. L. Weeks, of Selma, Tenn. Cotton Ginning Notice If Dr. Gallup sent a question naire to all the leaders of all the warring nations asking each one when—in his opinion—the war would terminate; and if each leader filled out the questionnaire —their answers would mean little, even with all the knowledge of conditions which they possess and which we do not. And that is why we seldom hear any of these men expressing definite opinions upon this subject. Lesser men tell us that the war will come to a close in the spring of 1944, or maybe in December of 1943. But next month these lesser men break into print about another date—because they have to change their opinions when Italy doesn’t collapse with Mussolini’s fall; or when Orel is taken by the Russians; or for some other of the one billion “unknown quanti ties” which are continually alter ing the course of this as of any other wars. The power to divine these things is not given to man—so why base our calculations upon our own imagination, or upon that of some “wise guy” who be lieves he can forecast the future. A war can last a hundred years or it can end in a day. Let us hope this one ends tomorrow. There is one matter, however— of vital importance to us all— which we can calculate with some degree of logic—founded upon precedent: And that is the gener al economic conditions which nor mally follow a war—provided the war in question does not last so long that it completely breaks down the entire economic struc ture. There would logically be the period of readjustment foliov/ed by a production spurt in which we try to catch up with conditions as they existed at the time the war started. There will be tre mendous demands upon enter prises capable of supplying need ed foods, clothing, structural ma terials, machinery, etc. During the period of readjust ment, the factories will conv*' from war-time’ to peace-time op eration. This would ordinan take less than a year, and during this year there may be danger cr inflation—caused by an exaggera ted and unsupplyable demand for goods from “converting” factories; and danger of serious “dissatisfac- tion”—caused by unemploymen . Our government is aware of theso potential perils and is prepare : to circumvent them. There are wiser men in Washington th*. i some would have us believe pos sible. When the clouds of readjust ment pass away there will be millions of Americans who have saved their money and wjio wi,l be in a position to purchase th > new inventions and the 100 per cent improved automobiles, wash ing machines, freezers, etc., which the factories will then turn out. It will be a sad day for those of us who are now rushing hither I and yon in a passionate effort i > buy—at any prices—the thing; which will be outmoded and o <l fashioned six months after the war ends. Imagine what a sec ond-hand automobile—which is a’l one can buy today—is going i> look like parked alongside a mar • nificent post-war creation—cort - ing probably less. Think of all the things we can’t resist new, and imagine how we will rue th j day we spent the money on them. A little resistance now will prob ably mean a lot of pleasure !at r r on. And the more money thrr: is to spend in the post-war, post- readjusement days — the mo-' jobs for the men who are fight ing our battles now. We can’t make a mistake on war bonds or savings banks. They will alwa v > bfe fashionable. Hang on to ycur | money for the big times ahead: j It should buy “more and better” than it does today. Machines En Route to Manila Figured - Checked - Striped SEERSUCKER Yd., 48c We will begin ginning Thurs day, August 26th. Highest market price for cotton and seed. J. L. BRACKNELL, Plum Branch, S. C. An “LCT”—landing craft tank—being loaded with light tanks for a nuick dash to the Munda air field which was taken from the Japanese. Figured And Solid Color WOOLENS For Skirts, Jackets, Suits. 54” Wide. $1.98. $2.48, $2.98 Yd. . /KC SPUN RAYON Yd., 48c, 59e REMEMBER - BUY SHEETS AND BLAN KETS NOW FOR THIS WINTER! GALLANT-BELK COMPANY Greenwood’s Largest And Best Department Store GREENWOOD, S. C.