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I / / if, t5L. * % %***■ TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Stecond Year Established June 5, 1902 « k. S » .. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1943 Number 26 l-hf- r \> Washington, D. C., Nov. 29.— (NWNS)—The spending spree, on . which the government started in 1932 and which has been gather ing momentum ever since, appears to have reached a definite turn ing point as both representatives and senators applauded the de mand for economy made by the house ways and means committee in its report on the 1943 Revenue act. • Although the senate will un doubtedly change the bill con siderably, it is not expected to make changes which will materi ally enlarge the amount approved by the house group—only one- fifth of the amount asked by the administration. For many of the members of the senate have made it clear that they heartily agree with the statement of the house committee which said: “The conclusion of the commit tee was that maintenance by the government of the proper psychol ogy, and freedom froVn fear of in flation on the part of every con sumer, is considerably more im portant than the absorption of current excess buying power through additional taxes. “The committee is firmly con vinced that the proper psychology can be maintained only by strict economy in government expendi tures, through effective price con trol, rationing and wage control.” Taking the attitude that the amount of taxes asked by the President would “threaten the liquidation of the middle class in America” and would kill the goose that lays the “tax eggs,” n the committee approved addition al taxes totaling $2,140,000,000, but strongly indicted that this was definitely the end of in creased taxatipn. And the com mittee made it • clear that from now on additional revenue must be raised, not from the taxpayer but from the government itself, through reductions of unncessary and wasteful spending. A general sales tax, which it was felt by some committee members would do the most to help prevent inflation by putting a direct tax on • spending, was understood to have been killed by pressure- from the administration. But it is possible that it may yet by revived again by the senate. Debate on the tax bill, which included the insistence of so many members of congress that government expenses be reduced, indicates that from now on con gress will drastically cut or vote down appropriation measures of all kinds. The great demand for an end to farm subsidies grew out of this same wave of economy in congress and will possibly lead to drastic wage control legislation if the labor unions are able to put through their\new demands .for increased wages to be paid out of tax money. Although the majority of mem bers of congress seem to oppose the continuance of farm subsidies, there is mixed feeling on whether they should be eliminated imme diately, for it seems apparent that the termination of subsidies would result in increased food prices to the consumer. The problem is ad mittedly complicated, but seems to boil down to a choice of meet ing the increased cost of food production through the taxpayer or through the food consumer. Under the present subsidy plan the middle and high income group is actually paying for part of the food consumed by the lower in come group. Meanwhile, what might be termed' a “ration point subsidy”— James M. Bell Claimed By Death M. Bell, age 77, died Sun- f't 6 a. m. at his home in the Meeting Street section of Edge- field county, following several years of declining health. Funeral services were held from the Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church Monday afternoon with his pastor, Rev. H. B. White, of Saluda, in charge. Interment followed in the church yard cemetery. Son of the late James M. Bell and Martha Faulkner Bell of Edgefield county, he had been prominently identified with the civic and religious life in Edge- field county. He was a senior deacon of Little Stevens Creek Church and for many years ser ved as Sunday School superinten dent. He represented Edgefield county in the State Legislature in 1932-34. Mr. Bell was married first to Miss Henrietta Strom who died in 1913. Surviving this union are two sons: William T. Bell, Edge- field; Commander L. G. Bell, U. S. Navy, and one daughter, Miss Martha Bell, Edgefield. His sec ond wife was Miss Corrie Mat thews of Saluda, who died last May. One son, Ensign James M. Bell, Jr., U. S. N. R., survives this union. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X Rev. H. T. Jester Claimed By Death nmiiD into / / . . • | McCORMICK, S. G it; FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 3rd and 4th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. LAUREL & HARDY in- 1 . “JITTERBUGS” Also ' SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax MONDAY and TUESDAY December 6th and 7th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. JOHN CARROLL SUSAN HAYWARD in u HIT PARADE OF 1943 AUo A CARTOON “SHIPYARD SYMPHONY” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS The Rev. Harold T. Jester, age 30, beloved pastor of the Plum Branch, Buffato, Troy, and Parks ville Baptist Churches, died a the Anderson County* hospita early Monday morning following an illness of one week. Funeral services were conducted from Mackeys mortuary in Greenville, Wednesday at 3 o’ clock. Interment followed in Springwood cemetery in Green ville. Dr. C. Frank Pittman, pas tor of the Central Baptist Church of Greenville, officiated, assisted by Dr. F. C. McConnell, pastor of the First Baptist Church of An derson. \ Active pallbearers were T. L. Britt, J. J. Collier, Paul J. Dow- tin, R. F. Freeland, J. H.. Percival, L. W. Ridlehoover. Honorary pallbearers, F. L. Bass, J. L, Bracknell, A. Ci’ Bradshaw, S. L. Britt, R. N. Edmunds, C. L. Freeland, E. F.-Gettys, S. J. King, T. R. Ridlehoover, R. M. Rush, J. C. Talbert. He is survived by his Vwidow. he former Miss Sarah Hughey, of Greenville, son, John Harold (Jackie) Jester; his parents, Dr R. Jester, prominent . Baptis* i '*'ter of this state for man vears, now of Kentucky, and Mrs. ’’ester, aryi three brothers. Perry N. Jrst^r, of Washington. D. C Jester, of Charlotte, N. C., ond Dr. Arthur M. Jester, of Louisville, Ky. - ~f~,. . vas r ^ llc . a t sc j at p ur . man university, Duke university 'nd the Southern Baptist Theo- Louisville, Kv He was professor of Greek and ' r ' w r"an university and supervisor of music in the Ander- on ritv schools prior to entering he ministry. He was pastor of the White Oak Baptist Church in Greenville be fore moving to Plum Branch last * ^ril Work in this nastorate had flourished under his leadership and he had endeared himself to Hie people throughout the entire Pvt. George J. Sanders Selected For Special ized Army Training Fort Benning, Georgia—Private George J. Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Sanders, of McCormick, South Carolina, has been select ed for specialized army training, and at present is assigned to the Sixth Regiment, ASTP, Basic Training Center, Fort Benning, Georgia. As a member of the Army Specialized Training Program, Private Sanders is now undergo ing thirteen weeks of intensive military training in basic infan try subjects. Upon completion of this training he will be eligible for assignment to one of the numerous selected colleges for further specialized training. College training for men of the ASTP include courses in engi neering, medicine, languages, and other subjects. These courses are designed to prepare them for special assignment as technicians in the armed forces. They are also eligible for appointment to officer candidate schools. Fort Benning, one of the larg est military establishments in the world, offers unequalled facili ties for th$ initial phase of ASTP training. Ideal climatic condi tions permit uninterrupted out door activity throughout the year. X McCormick County School Lunch Rooms Get Excellent Rating PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM TUBERCULOSIS BOY and USE Christmas Seals Tuberculosis is far from being under control in this country. In spite of the 75 per cent drop in the death rate, tuberculosis killed 6Q.000 people in America last year and even though forced front first to seventh cause of death it is still the greatest disease killer of persons between 15 and 45 years of age. To these tragic fig ures is added the fact that ws are threatened by a wartime rise in tuberculosis. County Chairman J. Fred Buz- hardt and his corps of workers have launched the 39th annual Christmas Seal Sale in this coun ty to help fight this dreaded di sease. You will be given an op portunity to buy these bright little stickers this week. Don’t fail to remit your contribution immediately. Help fortify your home against this disease. After all it is no safer than the homes McCormick County gets high j of your neighbors and associates. rating after inspection of school lunch rooms, according to a re port made this week by C. M. Gillebeau, FDA Field Supervisor. Many of the • lunch rooms were visited and found to rank among the best in the state. One of the most important re quirements of the lunch room is to take every precaution for sani tary needs, including adequate equipment for sterilization of dishes. A health certificate Is required by each lunch room worker. Sufficient table and seating space is provided, so that chil dren may be more comfortable while eating. Every effort is made to have lunch rooms as at tractive as possible. Attractive table covers and crisp white cur tains, with a few pot plants, give a lunch room a homey atmos phere. Well-balanced, tasty, meals are served by service-trained workers. Teachers give instruction in foods, balanced meals, and table man ners. Parents are urged to visit lunch rooms and see for themselves the efficient and sufficient way in which their children are being fed. X X- PRICE FACTS he decision of the Office of Price Administration to give extra meat ration points to housewives who 'orn in much-needed kitchen fat, -s watched with interest. The new maximum retail price of apples is not more than 21 jents for 2 pounds. Cabbage may now retail for 11 cents for 2 pounds. The whole- ale price should not be more than 4 cents per pound. Sales of used trucks are cov- red by Maximum Price Regula tion 341. A certificate of trans- er must be filled out and signed, by both purchaser and seller for each sale, except a sale to a dealer. This certificate must be presented to the local War Price and Rationing Board before a gasoline ration may be issued for the vehicle. The community ceiling price poster quotes Dromedary Ginger bread Mix, 14 1-4 ounce package at Jl cents. This is aru error. The price should be 22 qeqts.. White Registrants • Called For Induction At An Early Date R. W. Dunlap, chairman of the local Selective Service board, has released for publication the names of white registrants called for induction into the armed forces at an early date, as fol lows: William Lewis Robinson, Robert Lawrence Self, Joseph Earl Collier, Raymond Luke Edmunds, Maben David Gable, v . Calvin Coolidge Clem, Thomas Leonard Britt, Jr., . Sam Richard Brewer, James Wallace White, Thomas Morton Freeland, William Raymond McDonald, William Thaddeus Dukes. X - Christmas Mail Should Be Mailed Earlv Postmaster J. E. Bell again calls attention that it is very nec essary, to do your Christmas mailing early this year, due ta the fact that the mails will be more congestecl than ever before on account of the limited space for transportation of the mails. Much space heretofore available to handle Christmas mails is now being used in the war effort. Then, too, the postal personnel has been greatly reduced on ac count of so many going into army and navy service, therefore If you expect your Christmas mail ings to reach their destination by Christmas it is very important that you do your mailings early. X Only 11,600 Of $2,300 National War Fund Quota In County Has Been Raised County Chairman W. N. Smith says that McCormick County has reported only $1,600 of the $2,300 quota for the National War Fond. The campaign will not clos^ until every citizen, both whits and colored, has been given an opportunity to give. Mr. Smith urges those who have not made a contribution to do so immediately. He suggests that many who have given might th inir it over and increase their gift^ He points out that the needs are growing more desperate as the war continues and says he cannot understand how people in McCormick County, with all their blessings, can content themselves without contributing to this fund. c/tlcGobnuck FarmIVi Conservation News (By Benj. W. Crouch) Mr. W. C. Strom is spreading a ear load of lime on'his farm this week. This lime is being put or cultivated fields. (By G. W. Bonnette, County Agent) It’s late; bpt a few more acres of small grain planted may mean bftter fed livestock and a few sacks of flour next year. Scatter your lime as the plants can’t go to, those large piles that I see here and yonder to get this olant food. There is hog cholera is several places in McCormick County, so you should have yours treated. I 1 ; is time now to get your »winter and spring garden pre- Mr. J. M. Dean of the Mt. Car- I pared. Plant onions, cabbages, mel section recently made app]i-'l lettuce, English p^as, kale, spin- p.tion for a conservation plan or bis farm. Before plans can be made a soil technician must first- make a soil survey. Plans are being made to put a farm of J. A. Gibert under agree ment. Mr. Gibert states that he has a farm in Abbeville county that has been in cooperation with ich a^d stawberries. If you haven’t heard all about ho new A. A. A. roil conserving practices, I think you will greatly Vnefit bv caTing by the office. Giv^ attention to the hens, as ( he high price paid for eggs at bis season helps. Several calves have been can- the soil conservation service for j n ud h* the community cannery, sometime and that he is well I This is a sure way to have meat pleased with the results. He is convinced that trained soil tech nicians can contribute greatly to the problems of controling ero sion. Would you like to stop spend ing money each year for seed to be used for a hay crop? If so— plant Kudzu or Serlcea. X . “Our government has persis tently cautioned us against ‘wish- on the table, points or no points. R. M. Pettigrew made an aver age of 62 1-2 bushels of corn to the acre on a 10 acre field. " He used the new ammonia nitrate as a side dresser. Card Of Thanks We wish to express our deep ap preciation to our friends for their many kindnesses and Dr. Tuten and Dr. Workman for their faith ful services during the recent siek- ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15. 17 cents, including defense tax. into wording Older. fu! thinking’ concerning . the The : maxiifium retail price for j length of the war. But haven’t live hens is 1 33 cents pet pound, sonje of our government officials Hr >• n • p tanners are busy’ Young live turkeys under' 18 been guilty of ‘wishful thinking’' ness and death of our wife and vhinkmg up other ways by which pounds should sell for ^no... more when they promised so much mother, Mary Frances Winn Tal- ra'ion noinfs might be used, in than- 45.qents per pound, retail, from agriculture and yet gave so bert. May the Lord richly bless place Of dollars, to put. some of Old live, turkeys under Im pounds, little .- consideration to agricul- you. our shakier war programs back not more than 43 . cents per ture?” M.- G. Mann, Jr., editor G. A. Talbert, l pound. Carolina Cooperator. I Sarce, Mary F. and AT. a.