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jm-r ns TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHB ORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Second Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1943 Number 22 l Washington, D. C., Nov. 1.— (NWNS)—Prom what little infor mation is released about it, the three-power conference in Russia seems to be doing a great deal toward cementing relations be tween Russia, Great Britain and the United States. But there is little doubt that the Russians feel they have played the lead role C the war so far and will want head place at the peace table unless we do considerably more than we have done so far. While the talks in Russia were proceeding, government officials here realized that Russians were following news from this country with greater interest than usual— and there was therefore consider able embarrassment here over the senate’s delay in agreeing to commit this nation to “join with free and soveign nations in the establishment and maintenance of international authority, with power to prevent aggresssion.” It was realized by all at the Russian conference that the statements of our conferees on postwar ar rangements were rather meaning less until the senate had clearly stated how far this country would go in sharing international re sponsibilities. It - was also embarrassing to Washington officials and our con ferees in Russia, when discussions of new fronts and increased sup plies were being carried on, for the news in our country to be cen tered on new strikes and threats of strikes in essential industries. Although the 350,000 railroad employees who are seeking higher wages are doing so in an orderly fashion, the possibility of a pa ralysis of wartime transportation unless these demands are met is frightening to contemplate. Even a short tie-up of the railroads could interrupt the steady flow of vital supplies to our soldiers at the front, it could stop production in thousands of war plants and it could seriously interfere with the food supply of both soldiers and civilians in our own country. Almost equally dangerous would be any further major interrup tion in the production of coal, which has been threatened ever since the government turned the mines back to private operators. Even without coal strikes there vill be a real shortage of coal f his winter, but any further major stoppages in production would be a catastrophe. Thou sands of tons of coal were lost to war production factories by the strikes in Alabama. Viewing this and other threats of coal strikes as even more dangerous than the strikes last spring, Charles E. Wilson, acting chair man of the War Production board, said: • “Surely no American wants to see our steel plants closed down for lack of coal, or wants to see our shipyards idle or ^ wants to see munitions held up. that are needed for the fighting men overseas^ But that ipay well hap pen if the coal situation is not solved promptly. It is a key prob- lejn that concerns every American right now.” Miss Sallie Wideman Claimed By Death Funeral services for Miss Sallie Wideman, age 70, were held at the graveside in the Wideman cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock with her pastor, the Rev. J. Claude Evans, officiating. He was assisted by Dr. S. W. Reid, pastor of the Pressly Memorial A. R. P. Church. Miss Wideman was the daughter of the late Boggs and Sally Bailey Wideman of this county and had lived here all her life. ,She died Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of her nephew, Calvin Spence, near town. She was the youngest and the last member of & large family. Several nieces and nephews survive. She was a member of the McCormick Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Ira Lee Lewis, S. W. McKellar, J. Z. Spence, R. M. Davis, G. F. Davis and W. J. Davis. Flower girls were her nieces, Misses Mary, Lucy, Alma Davis, Sara Wideman, Doris and Bea trice Bradberry, Willie Satcher, Martha Timms and Mrs. Kate Dillashaw. G. P. McCain, funeral director, in charge. ' # " LX —^ Mrs. Anne Prince Claimed By Death Funeral services for Mrs. Anne Prince, age 87, were held from the Red Oak Grove Baptist It is expected that both the i Church, of which she was a mem Dr. R. P. Richardson Have You Made Your To Lecture Thursday, . November 4, 8:30 Dr. R. P. Richardson of Augus ta, Ga., a returned ' missionary from China, will. be at the Court House Thursday night, November 4, 8:30 o’clock, to give an illus trated lecture. Dr. Richardson was interned by the Japanese af ter Pearl Harbor and was re turned to this country on the “Gripsholm” last year. His lec ture will deal with life in a Japa nese prison, and his movies will illustrate his stay in China and his return on the “Gripsholm”. The price of admission will be 20c and 30c with the proceeds going to the Marie Cromer Schol arship Fund sponsored by the County Council of Farm Women. X Masons To Observe « 77th Anniversary Gift To The War Fund Drive? 1866 — 1943 coal situation and the railroad difficulties can only be settled by the government giving in and granting wage increases. Partic- ulary in the coal situation, past experience has shown that the .miners will carry out a strike without considering its effect on war production unless they get what they want—and there is no law, at present, which can stop a strike. The present anti-strike HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCOKMICK, S. C. II. -"" ■" " ' ' n v * FRIDAY ami SATURDAY November 5th and -6th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ROY ROGERS-SMILEY BURNETTE in “HEART OF THE GOLDEN WEST Also CHAPTER 10 SERIAL , “KING OF THE MOUNTIES” and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax ber, on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, with her pastor, the Rev Willie S. Cromer, of Ninety Six officiating. Interment followed in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Prince died lAte Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. White near McCormick, after an illnbss of several weeks Her husband, Toll Prince, died in 1903 and she had made her home with the Whites for the past thirteen years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Anderson Howard of the Red Oak Grove section of Edgefield Coun ty. PaUbearers were Frank Hollo way, Frank Mattison, Jim Fur- queron, Thomas Weeks, Davey White and Roy Ridlehoover. G. P. McCain, funeral director, in charge. « Funeral Yesterday For Walter Sizemore MONDAY and TUESDAY November 8th and 9th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. CEDRIC HARDWICK E_HENRY TRAVERS in “THE MOON IS DOWN” AI*o" i A DISNEY CARTOON - “DONALD S TIRE TROUBLE” ankl LATEST-NEWS EVENTS Funeral services for Walter Sizemore, 86 years old, were con ducted at Xhe graveside in Mc Cormick City Cemetery at 3 o’ clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. T. Claude Evans, pastor of Mc Cormick Methodist Church. Mr. Sizemore died Monday at *he residence of his son, T. B. Sizemore, 1532 Gwinnett Street. Augusta, Ga., after an illness of ive years. Survivors are four sons, J. E. Sizemore. Dillon, S. C.; -W. L. Size more, Oxford, Miss.; J. S. Size more, Aiken, S. C.; and T. B. Sizemore of Augusta; three daugh ters, Mrs. Bertha Stone, Mrs. Sam O’Brian and Mrs. E. H. Byne, all of Augusta; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Frank Matti son, Clarence Patterson, G. E. Carroll, W. L. Brown, W. M. Har mon and L. N. Brown. J. S. Strcm, funeral director, in charge. Mine Lodge, No. 117, A. F. M., will observe its 77th anniversary on the 8th day of November, 1943, at the lodge hall. The meeting will open at eight o’clock. Dutch barbecue, supper will be. served, with plates selling for 75c each. All Master Masons are. cordially invited. Several prominent out of town Mascpis are expected to attend this meeting and tickets for supper can be secured from Dan A. Bell, S. D. Giles and John A. Self. J. Fred Buzhhrdt, W. M. X Exchange Club Fall Fair To Open On Nov. 8 ' v " The big gates of the 21st an nual Exchange Club Fall Fair in Augusta swing open to the people of eastern Georgia and western Carolina Monday, Nov. 8, on an exhibition that promises to be most outstanding in the history of’ this popular yearly event. Exhibits of livestock, agricul- tqre, needlework, flowers and model airplanes • from this im mediate territory will be bigger and better and are sure to high light points of interest. , “ The World of Mirth shows, the world’s largest midway, will fur nish shows and riding attractions. The -Paroff Trio, the biggest high thriller in existence, will perform daily and each night there will be a gala display of ^reworks. Both of these attrac tions are free. Tuesday. Nov. 9, has been set T'-ide Children’s Day at.whic^ time children will be admitted the grounds free and all shows ind rides will be only 5c each until 6 n. m. Exchange club officials extend a cordial invitation to the peo- nle of this section to visit Augus- a and the fair next week. The fair closes Saturday, 3. X Nov. Price Facts- . <• 1 I i . i • : **. A ‘ADMISSION;A$uIts, 28-cents; Children uj> to 1.2, 11 cents: ^ Gldlcteh 13 ta v 15,; 17 cents, including defense tax. ’aw can be invoked only when the government takes over the mines and operates them as gov ernment proprety. But to do any permanent good under this law, it would mean that the govern ment would have to take over the mines for the duration. In stating that this is a prob lem which concerns every Am-! Did you know? The maximum price for cream ery butter is 51 cents per pound. That all retail cuts of beef and ^al on disolav in the countep* should be marked with the grade nrice per pound and points per oound. The maximum price a producer may charge for ungraded eggs is 45 cents per dozen, to retail stores and hotels, 52 cents to consumers. To be classed as graded, eggs must be both candled and graded for size. • Effective October 31 country This has frequently been called “America’s best-run war.” And it is. After a shaky start, and the first few stunning setbacks, the crescendo of production, the a- chievements of the military, and the steely determination of the people have been pretty close to miraculous. • In keeping with this “best-run" handling of all war problems, a new idea has been born, the new National War Fund. This new idea brings unity to the inescap able giving of funds, to the con fusing multiplicity of necessary war agencies. “That is why”, says W. N. Smith, local County, Chairman, “you are expected to make this one gift such a generous one.” With the world in flames and tears, the demands on generous American hearts have been infi nite. When the fires of London are so thick the fire hoses run dry . . when a Chinese mother has to watch her baby die for want of a simple drug . . when Greeks by the hundreds drop dead in the streets from starva tion . . when a home-town “war- orphaned” kid hardily through playing with dolls 'starts playing with fire . . decent Americans cannot close their eyes or turn their backs. These mass tragedies, these war-made horrors, have stirred kind people to action. McCormick citizens have always rallied to such humanitarian causes and no less than their quota of $2,400 is expected this time. The National War Fund is of ficially endorsed by the President. It has the ^backing of the Gov ernment as an improvement over the old confusing way of raising money. It permits you to budget your wartime giving more easily. It makes sense. Chairman Smith continues, “The money you give will do good round the world. It will also do good right in your own neighbor hood, for we have combined the appeal of the National War Fund with that of our local agencies. Part of your contribution will be used for the families of men, in the servfce, for the children of parents in war work, for the so cial services needed to keep a community at war healthy, safe, and efficient. Give, generously, today. Add up what you’ve been giving to these war agencies . . . then double it! X Legion To Have Armistice Celebration Next Thursday P. M. The annual Armistice Celebra tion will be observed Thursday evening, Nov. 11, 1943, at 8 o'clock in the community house. Mr. ’ J. M. Cherry, principal of the De K Howe School system, will deliver the Armistice address. Mr. Cherr? is an excellent speaker and a’! attending will enjoy his addrer~. This is a joint meeting of th« Legion and Auxiliary, and all ex- service men of World War I and World War II are eligible to at tend. Veterans, bring their wives, auxiliary members, bring their husbands. A Dutch supper will be served, and a splendid program is .out lined. At a recent meeting of the Legion, the following officers were elected: T. R. Ridlehoover, Commander. D. H. Langley, 1st Vice-Com mander, M. C. White, 2nd Vice-Com mander, G. E. Campbell, Adjutant, C. K. Epting, Service Officer, R. L. Dendy, Finance Officer, C. H. Huguley, Publicity Officer. E. F. Gettys, Chaplain, T. O. Young, Sergeant-At-Arms. X Girl Scouts Meet 3,433 Bales Cotton Ginned In County Sixteen girls met with Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Connor at the former’s home Thursday after noon to organize a girl scout troop. This group was divided into intermediate scouts from the ages of 10 to 14; and senior scouts from the ages of 14 to 18. The intermediates plan to meet on Thursday afternoons and • the seniors on Thursday nights. These girls plan to do a good work. Any girls interested in joining the scouts, please see Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Connor as soon as posi- ble. :i Girl Scouts To Collect Tin Cans The girl scouts of McCormick will collect tin cans Saturday morning. Please have your empty cans cut, pressed flat and on your front porch so that they can get them. . . —X—— Church Notice DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, WASHINGTON. COTTON GINNING REPORT Rev. Ralph Taylor, Conference Superintendent of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, will conduct the Sunday morning service on Sun day, November 7, at 11; 00 o’clock. The public is cordially invited. Rev. J. H. Williams, Pastor. —X r— To October 18th j Buffalo Grange To Meet Monday Night * - The Buffalo Grange will meet Monday night, Nov. 8, at 7:30 o’ clock at the Buffalo school house. Validity Periods Of Current Ration Stamps Stamp description, first day and date valid, and expiration day and date, are given as follows: Meats, fats and oils, canned fish and dairy products: r*rown Book No. 3): G. Sun.. Oct. 24. H, Sun., Oct. 31, J. Sun.. Nov. 7, K, Sun., Nov. 14, through Saturday, December 4. L, Sun.. Nov. 21. M. Sun., Nov. 28, N, Sun., Dec. 5, P Sun., Dec. Census report shows that 3,433 bales of cotton were ginned in McCormick County from the crop of 1943 prior to Oct. 18, as com pared with 3,479 bales for the crop of 1942. Very respectfully, J. W. Britt, • Special Agent. Date, 10, 27, 1943. / X Program At Glover’s Chapel Colored Church Next Sunday Niffht : 12. through Saturday, January 1. J I Processed Foods Blue (Ration Book No. 2): A special program will be put X,'Y. Z. Fi'i.v Oct. ■v>, nzioii .1. i congressmen. butter is 12 points per pound. Watch for the new community on at Glover’s Chapel colored Saturday, November ? f >. erican right. hOw, Mr. Wilson t prices which will go info efr church on Sunday night, Novem- Green (Ration Boo? probably hopes that, the.. American feet within fli'e next two or three ber 7th, at 8 o’clock, fort.the bepjft^Jy A, B,. C. ’Mon., No people will get stirred^ up .enough weeks. These prices will be pub- fit of the United War Fund Drive. Monday, December 20. over the situation to demand lished in' the newspapers before Mrs. Jack Gable, appointed Ration Book. No. 4: stronger legislation from their the effective date. Cut them out worker will have a . charge of the ; Sugar Stamp No. 29. Mon., Nov,- fox reference. program. 1, Sat., Jan. 35.