McCormick messenger. (McCormick, S.C.) 1902-current, November 18, 1943, Image 4

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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORM|CR, SOI TH CAROI J ^ ^rndav McCormick 3chool News WAR FUND DRIVE BIG SUC CESS IN SCHOOLS , The students of the McCormick Fchools dug down in their pockets nnd gave very liberally to the War J ’und Drive last week. Pupils of the grammar school gave a total t f $110.64, and the high school rtudents gave $116j01. A half-holiday was given to the £rade in both schools raising the most money per person in the ? rade. The ninth grade won the first place in the high school, nnd the fourth and sixth grades fled in the grammar school. All three grades were given the holi day. HONORING BOYS AND GIRLS IN SERVICE A service honoring the men vnd women in service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 in the high school auditorium Everyone is invited. PANTHERS CRUSH WARE SHOALS 33-0 The McCormick Hi Panthers marked up another victory as they trampled Ware Shoals. Hi football squad to a 33-0 score' 6n the local field last Friday. The Panthers showed that they can really play football, and with fine team work and hard fight ing by the line every play counted toward victory. This was their fourth win of the season. They hive- won four, tied one, and lost two games thus far. PANTHERS WILL PLAY BATES- BURG HERE FRIDAY The Panthers will meet Bates- burg-Leesville High School team on the local gridiron Friday, No vember 19, at 3:30 p. m. This is the Panthers’ last game of the season, and a big crowd is ex pected. This ought to be as good a game as one would want to see as the Panthers tied Batesburg 6-6 previously this season. . GIRL SCOUT NEWS / (Senior Scouts) The Senior troop of Girl Scoutt met at Mrs. Evans’ home Thurs day night, 'November 11, with 14 present. It was decided that th§y would begin at their next meet ing to collect and repair old toys to give at Christmas. It was als planned that the hike which wa required should be taken Sikiday afternoon. Miss Betty Fuller met with them and is planning to aid them in becoming good Girl Scouts. (Intermediate Scouts) The* Intermediate Girl Scout- met Thursday, Nov. 11, at tho home of Mrs. Evans. We opened by saying, the allegiance and the laws. The girl scouts are collect ing toys to give to the poor. We had two programs in which the following took part: Jacquelyn Bonnette, Kathryne and Carolyn Jennings, Betty Jane Deason, Irma Joan Connor and Sara Ruth Brown. There were eleven pres- 7 : IT PAYS TO BUY QUALITY f MERCHANDISE COATS Recognized Leaders In Style, Quality and Workmanship JL — NATIONAL ADVERTISED LINES THE BEST VALUES IN AMERICA ii-.S SMART LOOKING CLOTHES FOR MEN OF GOOD TASTE Garments that retain their shape and distinctive ' style lines during long period of wear. FERRIS SUITS AND O’COATS $27.50 TO $85 Correcty styted by Hickey-Freeman and Kuppenheimer; also such well known brands as Timely Clothes, and Varsity Town Clothes. There are none better at any price anywhere. \ F. E. FERRIS & CO. DOBBS HATS $6.50 to $10 BERG HATS $5 .1 *\ FREEMAN SHOES “Worn with pride ' by Millions.” $6.95 ? $8.75 $11.50 BO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY <?£; 752 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Slow Wartime Driving r Promotes Sludge! 4 “DE-SLUDGE YOUR CAR’S ENGINE!” VITAL TO CAR ECONOMY AND PERFORMANCE. • • ADVISABLE EVERY 10,000 MILES! A complete de-sludging lob will do these things for you . . • Stop OH Pumping and Spark Plug . Fouling Remove Sludge and Carbon Deposits Clean Carbon- j Coated Valves 1. Give you befter gasoline econ- umy. 2, Restore complete lubrication to all vital parts of your engine. 2, Eliminate corrosive and dam aging chemical deposits which contaminate your lubricating OH. 4. Increase ell economy and In many cqses eliminate oil pumping. 5. Improve the smoothness of engine performance. 6. Prolong the life of your engine. Clean Sludge- Packed Piston Rings LIT YOUR CHEVROLET DEAUR "DE-SLUDGE YOUR CAR" AND HELP TO KEEP IT SERVING DEPENDABLY AND ECONOMICALLY FOR THE DURATION! SPEED YOUR WAR BOND PURCHASE*—Speed the Day of Victory Clean Sludge- Clogged Oil Screen tv:* X j- . - k GO., INC. McCORMICK, S. C. ent. There were three new mem bers. \ Y ‘■71? 4- r - -re IjiLiSLEj •- * The members oi inv ..TcCorri High School Glee Club made first public appearance at the McCormick Bantis < Church, Sun day night, Nov. 14. They ren dered two selections which wer* enjoyed by a large congregation. The Glee Club is under the di rection of Mr. Neilson with thr assistance of Miss Evans, Miss Aurelia Caudle and Mrs. Bill Pat terson. HOME ECONOMICS At present in Home Economics we are making aprons. Most of us will have them finished* by the end of this week. We will use these aprons when we begin cook ing. Mr. Dillashaw is now fixing a sink for us, and in a very short time we plan to begin cooking. CITIZENSHIP F*-cm all indications it seems that the citizenship roll next month will be a long one. Much interest is being shown among the grammar school students. BETA CLUB The former members of the Beta Club met Tuesday, Nov. ( 2, to reorganize the club. Our offi cers for this year are: President, Kathryne Schumpert, Vice-President, Jo Smith, Secretary, Helen Fooshe, Treasurer, Bertha Mae Harris. It was decided that we will meet the first Friday of every month. Miss Jaynes is the spon sor of the Beta Club this year. There are 12 students of the 10th ?rade who were selected as mem bers. We hope to make a success of cur club this year. THE CANNERY Patrons of the McCormick High School Cannery are urged to con- f act P. C.-Dorn, Jr.,-as early as possible the date they desire to can a beef. This department de sires to group at least two beeves on the same date. In order to do this it is necessary for interested parties to furnish this informa- 4on. The cannery new operates only by appointment. The de partment is anxious for the pub lic to take advantage of its ser vices. FARM REPAIR MACHINERY COURSE The Agriculture Department has just finished remodeling an up to date shop in the basement of the high school building. With help from the State Vocational Agriculture Department they have recently purchased several hundred dollars’ worth of new tools. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:03 Mr. 'Jennings is in the shop to help farmers with their repairs. The public is urged to take advantage of using the shop tools and the service of Mr. Jennings. Dla A LAV ' r Vf •J * A 11 u } / •- SI J. U’s time to think about your winter needs f »r the home and family. Do your Christmas shopping early while stocks are at their best. There is a $400,000 stock awaiting your inspection in this store. DON’T FAIL TO GET SOME OF T7IE BEAUTIFUL NOVELTY POTTERY AND DISHES WITH YOUR OTHER PURCHASES CHOICE 3e and 5 C Values up to $1.50 You always save at Belk’s The busiest store in Augusta X. 4: m I M J 1 BELK-LUKE CO. 845 Broad St. : Augusta, Ga. xi ^ Everything You Need For Thanksgiving ^ Complete Selection of Christmas Gifts ^ Value! Quality! Savings! AT SEARS! YES! Make Any Purchase of $10 or More on Sears Easy Payment Plan! Save At Sears AUGUSTA, GA. Agriculture For Next Few Months A. H. Ward. District Agent, pre siding at a meeting of District Supervisors and representatives of ive agricultural agencies’ from ix counties, explained the need for a simple and completely co- dinated agricultural program for he ndxt few months which would contribute most to an increase in Food and Feed and conservation of soil. After some lengthy dis- ussion of several points, the iroup adopted the following Four- Point Program which would be tressed by all Agricultural Work ers in the Lower Saluda, Savan- .iah Valley, and Abbeville County Soil Conservation District. 1. MORE SMALL GRAINS POR— (and Annual Lespedezas) 1. Grain, 2. Hay, 3. Grazing, 4. Silage, 5. Soil Building, (crotalaria for soil building on lighter soils) Methods to be employed are: I. Use plenty of good seed. 2.. Treat all seed before plant ing. 3. Good preparation of seed bed. 4. Plant early. 5. Fertilize at planting time and top dress in spring. 6. Save Lespedeza see^ or., pur * chase seed this fall. 7. Use plenty Lespedeza seed to insure good stand. II. MORE KUDZU AND L. SERICEA FOR— 1. Hay, _ . • . 2. Grazing, 3. Crowns or seed. Methods to be employed are:] 1. Arrange for harvesoiife as many crowns as possible locally by farmers for (a) own use: W for sale to neighbors; or (c) on share basis. 2. Gather all available Sericea seed for sale to neighbors ,anc home use. 3. Get planting stock or seed early. 4. Continue Educational Pro gram as to value of these crops. HI. MORE AND BETTER PER MANENT PASTURES BY— 1. Reworking old pastures by: (a> torushiug (b) Mowing to) Liming (dJ Fertilizing. 2. Build new pastures by: (a) Clearing (b) Liming (c) Fer tilizing. 3. Seed all pastures to Bermuda grass and common Lespedeza. (Where conditions permit, plant Dallis grass. White Dutch clover. Hop clover, Kobe and Korean Lespedeza and may . be Black Medic.) IV. USE MORE LIME—Apply limestone on every acre possible, including all grains, legumes and cash crops. Methods to be employed are: 1. Urge farmers to get all lime possible through AAA as a grant of aide. Suggest all agency rep resentatives including stenog - '•rshers have a supply of order forms and urge each farmer to make application. 2. Make needed lime spreaders available wherever possible. In order to coordinate and con centrate • on an Educational Pro gram on this Four-Point Pro gram, it was recommended by the group that all employees of all agencies in the respective counties , meet and outline the particular procedure for their county. McCormick County Agricultural Agencies. WANT ADV. P^t Plants, . Cut FloY^rs and Baskets. Floral Designs a^d Sprays at reasonable prices. Telephone 113-R. Mrs. Frank Deason, Mc- Cormieh. 1. r\ LOST — Brown mare mule, weight, about 900 lbs., with light colored nose, nearly 4 years old.' / Last seen Sunday, Oct. 24th, in upner section Edgefield county. Information will be appreciated. M. M. Ouzts, Callison, S. C., Rt. 2. * FOR SALE—Early Jersey Wake field and All Season Cabbage Plants, now ready, at 35 cents per 100; $1.00 for 300; $3.00 per 1,000, f. o. b., my farm. C. E. Wilkie, Plum Branch, S. C. LOST—Hub cap off Buick car r finder return to me and receive reward. C. K. Epting, McCor-r mick, S. C. ... The Poor Cave Man Had No Newspaper To Advertise In. But You Have !! & LOST—My No. 3 and 4 ration book. Reward for recovery. Tes- sie Stckes, R. 1, McCormick, 43. C. / - - ' LOST—Nov. 9th, on road to Ab beville, one truck tire, 630X17, six ply, Goodyear, on v/heel, serial No. 6A4M2309. $10.00 reward for recovery. M. B. Gcff, R. 1, Mc Cormick, S. C. FOR SALE— 1-3 piece living room suite with springs, 2 wool rugs, 1-5 piece all steel break fast room suit, 1-9 piece dining room suit, 1-4 piece bedroom suit, 1 kitchen cabinet, 1 frigid- aire, electric range, all in perfect condition. If interested see Mrs. Ernest H. Christian, McCormick, S. C., Route 2. i *1 SRI SHr* V-sj MAGAZINES—Any of 3,000 in cluding Life, Time, and Reader’s Digest. Best club and Xmas gift rates. Drop a.postal and I will call. Mrs. Foster Speer, Plum Branch. Primitive Methods Need Not UMk*' Be Followed in _. . Advertising ^ Y4i * • Be Modem advertise * 3 1 i j*.