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I N* McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMlCE, SOOTH CAROLINA Thursday, October 28, 1943 -ckumald Announcement is made that the rationing office will be closed to the public Thursday, Oct. 28th. Postmaster J. E. Bell calls at tention to the expiration date for mailing Christmas parcels to men in the navy, outside of the continental United States, which is November 1st. and Mrs. Dozier Brown, of Troy, also his wife, Mrs. Grace Brown, of Ninety Six.* His many friends and relatives are so glad to see him and so giad his visit will make them so happy. had arrived overseas and was well. His address now is Pvt. Eu gene Brock, 34382358, DMD 126th Station Hospital, A. P. O. No. 4759, San Francisco, Cal. Mrs. C. M. Smith of Warrenton, Ga., and Miss Mary Smith of Au gusta spent last week end here with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Smith. 1 Mr. T. D. Howie of Modoc was a visitor hert s-^urday. Late applications for War Book ^ may be made at ration office after Nov. 15. i Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Scott have mbvfefl back to McCormick and are again living in the apartment in the home of Mrs. Wistar Har mon on Oak Street. T. Sgt. .James Arrington of Ft. Moultrie, Charleston, is here with his mother, Mrs. W. S. Arrington, for a few days. Cpl. Charles E. Brown of Knox, Ky., is on a 14 furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Giles and -'T-ildren from Augusta, Ga., spent the week end here with the for mer’s parents, ftir. and Mrs. S. D. Giles. Miss Bettye Osborne, who holds a stenographic position in West Point, Va., is here on a vacation of several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Nell F. Osborne. r/i, «■.‘tot'.?.- -v > r,;,.. *■-' . / , Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Harrell of MayfiUd, Ga., spen A Is^t Thurs day/ ai.d Friday here with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Huguley. Mr. J. W. Morrah of tlie Bell ^ue community was a visitor here Saturday. Ilfs mWm H - Mrs. Thomas Gooding and little son, Roy, have returned to their heme in Hampton, after spend ing a week h ere with hsr mother, Mrs. Ruth Duncan. ijmz Miss Miriam Hardway of Augus- •a spent the week end with Misses Gladys and Evelyn Brock. Fort Mr. and Mrs. Reid Brock ot day Troy Route 1 just received the Mi*, news that their son, Pvt. Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Giles, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Giles aiTd chil dren spent Sunday in, .Roebuck with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Giles. m Cpl. Thos. L. Patterson of Camp Edwards, Mass., was here a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Patterson. w Miss Ella Bradley Faulkner, stu dent at Winthrop College, Rock Hill, spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. ^Faulkner. Rev. and Mrs. L. K. Simpson are spending a. few days with relatives in Greenville this week... Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rankin of Anderson spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Morgan. Join WAC And Replace A Casualty Enlist now in South Carolina’s ‘^All-State” Group. Present this card to this office or mail to U. S. Army Recruiting Office, 1703 Main St., Columbia. \ " # . . 4, . * • ‘ ••' * * Name Address ^ i i City ___/ v * S. C. Phone Age .. _ \ Application blank and informative literature will be sent to you im- Miss-Lillie Belle Rogers, student mediately upon receipt of this card. Enlist now and replace a casualty, at Newberry College, Newberry, Why Strip Crop? • i Does square farming on a round hill make sense to you? Misses Gladys and Evelyn Brock of Augusta, Ga., spent the week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Brock, of Troy Route 1. (By Benj. W. Crouch) Strip cropping is one of the most effective soil conservation practices, and yet it is one of the easiest to establish. A few farm ers in McCormick County are set ting up practical demonstrations on their farms. They include: |L. C. Talbert, E. C. Cheatham, O’Merle Bouknight, D. M. Ward- law, Jack Morrah, apd possibly others. These areas will serve as a study for the farmers them- j selves and neighbors are invited to inspect the demonstrations.- When man first cleared the; land and started farming he ran | his rows up and down the hill, | resulting in serious loss of’ soil. | The practice of contour tillage j was introduced and farmers grad ually accepted it; however, this was not enough to save the soil and terracing became another practice. As years went by ter racing and contour tillage be came a reality. Now strip crop ping is an added practice. ; ‘ Terracing, contour tillage ■ a''d vegetation ‘together «re necessa" r to solve our erosion problem. Tb t idea is to check the movement r T soil and water from a fielck b T r strips of close-growing crops.! you are. not completely sold on the idea of strip cropping, select one field on your farm and every other terrace to grain itNV fall. Next spring you ! can plant the intervening terrace. in cotton or corn. By doing thi-\ the practice will “sell” itself a'nl aid a lot toward keeping oUfc soil where it belongs. spent a few days here \ this week with her mother, Mrs. Verna Rogers. Remember — You Always Save At... a Mrs. F. M. Parton and daugh ters, Misses Peggy Ann and Myrtle Jean, of Lincolnton, Ga., Route 2 were visitors here Tuesday. GAILART-BELK COMPANY Mr. Charlie Sanders, student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, spent a few days here this week with his parents, Mr. land Mrs. c. R. Sanders. Self-Ferris LADIES’ DRESSES We have some special racks of smartly fashioned ladies 9 dresses at the bargain price of ; 2.98 One Rack Ladies’ Dresses 83.95 ' ' \ WINTER COATS Ladies’ new Fall and Winter eodts in smart styling, high quality fabrics and the season’s best colors. Real valuer at 12.95 — 14.95 — 19.95 LADIES’ HOSIERY New Fail colors in ladies’ rayon hosiery. GaHant-Belk’s own special prices 32c, 39c, 59c, 78c i ■ ^ LADIES’ SKIRTS Colorful styles An easy way to have a daily costume cliange. 98c —1.98 MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS Smart, fancy patterns, all sizes and col ors. 98c LADIES’ SLIPS Full cut slips for ladies in quality that you will appreciate at these prices. 79c & 98c DRESS PRINTS Beautiful patterns . . . good quality . . . washable. Yard I9c and 25c Miss Elizabeth Harris of Colum- I bia spent the week end here with her mother, Mrs. Bertha Harris. Mr. Henry M. Self of Plum Branch announces the marriage of his daughter, Helen Margaret, to Corporal Benjamin B. Ferris of Chicago, HI., and Daniel Field. The marriage took place on Oct. 16 in North Augusta. The bride wore a suit of” navy with navy accessories. Her flow ers were gardenias. The young couple will make their home in Augusta for the present time. -X- - s •' < OUTING Warm quality. Buy yours now. Yard 15c and 19c TOWELS Heavy, thirsty towels, in all colors. Great bargains. 19c & 25c . PART WOOL BLANKETS Double bed size part wool blankets. Ex tra special values $2.48 — $2.98 — $3.95 Mten’s arid Boys’ JACKETS Heavy qualify. All sizes. For school, work outdoots. 1,98 and 2.98 ; .I, Basement Shoe Specials Men’s, women’s and children’s winter shods in all sizes. 1.69: 1.98 2.98 be!d spreads Good havy duality spreads in all colors. 1.49 and 1.98 ( SWEATERS For the entire family. All colors and styles. 98c' 1.29 1.48 * UNDERWEAR Ladies’, hoys’ and men’s warm winter underwear. I 79c | 98c 1.29 CHILDREN’S ANKLETS I All colors. Bargain priced. 5c i 10c 15c Miss Carolyn Hitt, student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, spent a few days here this week with her mother, Mrs. Wessie Hitt. Sgt. H. R. Deason Home From Panama Mr. Jamie Sanders of Duke University, Durham, N. C., is here on a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G„ Jamie Sanders. Mr. Graydpn Dukes, student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, is spending the week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dukes. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Leland of near Charleston spent the week end in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Edmunds, of the Buffalo community. Rev. and b*rs. J. S. Dukes, Jr., and son, J. S. Dukes, III, of Anti och, spent several days here this week with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dukes. Sergeant Henry Ryan Deason of the 325th Signal Air Corps is now enjoying a twenty-day leave at home with his father and mother, Mr. ; and Mrs. H. R. Deason. Sgt. Deason has recently returned to the United States after three years of foreign service in Pana ma. His new station will be Camp Pinedale, Fresno, California. Mr. and Mrs. Deason have an other younger son, Everett E. Deason, who is an Aviation Radio Mechanic 3-c now serving with the navy. These two brothers had the good fortune of meeting re cently while in Panama and hav ing their photographs taken to gether. X Sgt. Louie W/Moss Is Made Staff Sgt. assistant treasurer*,' announce 1 that all the dues were paid u> and all financial obligations w met through the Quarter. Thi following officers were elect: l for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Wessie Hitt, Vice-President, Miss Matild \ Bell, " . ' Secretary, Mrs. C. A. Gilbert,, Treasurer, Mrs. Ruth P. Dun can, • Assistant Secretary and Treas urer, Mrs. Nell F. Osborne. / Ihe lesson for the month vni the book of Lamentations andwds taught by Mrs. Evans. After the business session, n delightful social' hour was en joyed, at which time the hostess served hot chocolate and home made cookies. X Methodists Have Old- Fashioned Party GALLANT-BELK COMPANY — Largest, Best And Most Complete — GREENWOOD, S. C Miss Miriam Edmunds, student at Queens College, Charlotte, N. C., spent the week end in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Edmunds, of the Buf falo community. Cadet Hubert Bowick of Clem- son College, Clemson, spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bowipk. Sgt. Morton Dorn of Ft. Moul trie is spending several days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dorn. Louie W. Moss, son of Mrs. P E. Moss of Troy, South Carolina, has recently beep promoted ^ from Sergeant to the grade of Staff Sergeant, according to an an nouncement by the authorities a* the Army Air Forces Proving Ground Command at Elgin Field, Florida. Staff Sergeant Moss has been in the Army since August 22, 1941. The tremendous increase in Army personnel has created a great opportunity for men who can prove themselves capable of holding the ranks of non-commis sioned officers. -X- Mr. Edward Campbell of Green wood spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Campbell. Wesleyan Service Guild Meets With Mrs. Evans Members of the McCormick Methodist Church, big, litti-\ young and old, enjoyed an old- fashioned party at the communit / house here last Thursday night. Receiving at the front dty'r were Mrs. J. S. Strom, Dr. CX H. Workman, Mr. j. l. Caudle the pastor. Rev, J. Claude Evan'. Mr. Paul R. Brown, assisted Miss Patricia Evans, direct'd games, stunts, and contests. WR'x Mrs. J. Claude Evans and Mrs. J. ‘ K. White in charge of the music, the round of- fun closed with group singing. Delicious punch, cookies and peanuts wefre served by the mem bers of Mrs. Mildred Nave’s Sun day School Class. Hallowe^vr decorations were arranged by members of the class. Union Meeting Of Edgefield Bap tist Association Mr. Jack Deason, telegraph op erator for the S. A. L. Railway, is here on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Deason. Mr. Marion Winn of Plum Branch was a visitor here Mon day. Miss Mable Moragne of Augus ta visited relatives in and near town several days this week. One of the best meetings of the year of the Wesleyan Service Guild of the McCormick Metho dist Church was held on Tuesday evening, October 19th, at eight o’clock, at the home of Mrs. J. Claude Evans. Only two mem bers were absent. Miss Matilda Bell, president, presided. Mrs. Wessie Hitt led the devotional, in which all members present participated. Mrs. Duncan, the The Union Meeting of the Edge field Association will be held rt. Red Hill Baptist Church, Sund'*-'. October 31st, convening at 12:')') noon. Eastern War Time. Every one is cordially invited to atte^'l this service. The program is a* follows: Devotional: Mr. W. W. Full'r (15 minutes).' Roll call of churches, election cf officers, business: (20 minutes). Discussion—Subject: “What do'? my Membership Mean to Mv Church”—discussed by Mr. Bill Bracknell and Mr. Will Lott U9 minutes each). Inspirational Address: The Rev. A. D. Croft (30 minutes). Announcements and adjourn ment. Dinner. Afternoon session conducted by Miss Louise Bracknell, Director of Edgefield Association Baptist Training Union.