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I ' ^ er Til' ro OURSELVr • OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Second Year Established June 5 < i Ht iHCK I HUB^DAY, JANUARY 13, 1944 Number 32 tt' Deaths Washington, D. C., Jan. 10. — (NWNS) — As Russians chased Germans into Poland and the gen eral Allied military picture con tinued to brighten, domestic plans and problems radiated from our nation's capital. Senator Elbert D. Thomas pre dicted early congressional approv al of % billion dollar outlay for education of veterans of this war. This plan could be applied to the 75,000 men being discharged monthly from military service. According to Thomas, who is chairman of the senate education committee, the veterans would get $50 monthly for subsistence. Their tuition would be paid by the gov ernment, Married veteran stu dents would be allowed $25 addi tional for a dependent wife and $10 for a dependent child. Chester Bowles, chief of the Of fice of Price administration, de fended his office in a 20,000-word statement directed against those who have stated that the OPA Was abusing its authority. It was emphasized that the courts have upheld the OPA in 94 per cent of cases involving its authority. Bowles countered statements that OPA rules are complicated with the assertion that American busi ness and pricing practices are complex and cannot be governed by a few simple rules. Charles E. Wilson, executive vice chairman of the War Produc tion board, warned in a speech before executives of WPB’s office of operations that despite cut backs, and announcements that we. are over the hump in war pro- duction, -It-is too early to expect a start of general civilian pro duction. He said: ‘"rtie amount of material we Sent to Africa and Italy is insig nificant compared with the a- mounts that must go over for the new phase of war that lies ahead.” Senator Walter George brought up the important matter of a sys tem by which our servicemen and women can vote, thereby enjoy ing' one of the privileges of the democracy they are fighting for. George said he believed that our warriors ,are as interested ip vot ing for sheriff and governor in their home state as they are in the presidential election. He said he believed it feasible for govern ors to call special sessions of leg islatures, where necessary, to ar range for the printing of primary and general election ballots for their states. “I have no objection,” he said, “to these ballots being distributed and collected by any federal agen cy congress might see fit to desig nate. Everyone wants to see the servicemen and women vote and it is difficult to imagine why that cannot be done through the prep aration of ballots by the states and their transmission to and from the service personnel by federal agencies.” — X Card Of Thanks We wish to take this method of thanking our many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our cousin, Mrs. Mollis Wall. We also thank them for the beautiful floral designs. We also want td thank Dr. Workman for his faithful service. May God’s richest blessings rest upon each of you. Frank Freeland, And Family. felB. •:>’6 m HOLLVMD THEATRE McCOKMICK, S. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY January 14th and 15th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ALLAN JONES KITTY CARLISLE in u LARCENY WITH MUSIC Also A CARTOON “PATRIOTIC POOCHES” and CHAPTER 2 “CAPTAIN AMERICA” Malinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax m i 5%. MRS. L. E. REAMES Mrs. Louise Mayson Reames, 50, wife of L. E. Reames. died at a Greenwood hospital January 3rd, after a week’s illness. Mrs. Reames was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Mayson, of the Callison section. Besides her husband and par ents she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Sidney Whatley, Mrs. Homer Anderson, Greenwood, Miss Juanita Reames, Baltimore; three sons, Major Julian T. Reames, U. S. Army, Lt. W. H. Reames, California, Edward Reames, Callison; and three sis ters, Mrs. I. C. Reames, Mrs. Bert Langley and Mrs. L. C. Murphy, Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted from Bethel Methodist Church near Callison, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with her pastor, the Rev. H. E. Griffin, officiating. In terment followed in Mt. Vernon cemetery. The following nephews served as active pallbearers: J. H. May- son, James Mayson, Marvin Reames, • Alvin Reames, Cecil Reames and • M-Sgt. Claude C. Ray. Composing the honorary escort were T. B. Gilchrist, Wallace White, Homer Corley, E. W. Calli son, R. B. Bell, C. G. Ribelin, Dr. J. C. Harper, Dr. W. P. Turner, J. F. Deal, J. W. Anderson, Joe Rush, S. W« Stockman, Herbert Ashley, E. P. Winn, J. E. Winn, George Jordan, W. T. Whatley, W. O. Holmes, Joe Nelson, and J. L. Bradley. MRS. W. W. MEDLOCK Mrs. Fannie Seigler Medlock, age 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ollie White, of Modoc, Sunday night at 10 o’ clock. Funeral services were conducted from Parksville Baptist Church at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning with the Rev. L. K. Simpson, pas tor of McCormick Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Parksville cemetery. She is survived by her husband, W. W. Medlock; two daughters, Mrs. Ollie White, Modoc, and Mrs. George Shrine, Plum Branch; one brother, J. Z. Seigler, Callison, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. Fourth War Loan Drive Begins Next Tuesday The Fourth War Loan Drive will begin in this county on Tues day, January 18th. and close on February 15th. The quota for McCormick is $97,900. G. J. Sanders, County Chair man, has asked, the same com mittees, who did such a fine job in the last drive, to continue their work this time. McCormick went “over the top” in the last drive and the same patriotic spirit which prompted such activity be fore is expected to be shown this time. The task ahead is tremendous and the sacrifices the boys are making are greater than ever be fore. Surely we can show them our appreciation and gratitude by lending our money in bonds for the material and equipment they will need. X Neal Young Circle Meets At Home Of Mrs. J. F. Buzhardt , MONDAY iiiHl TUESDAY January I7th and 18th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. MARIA MONTEZ JOHN HALL SABU .. in ‘ WiflTE SAVAGE” V (IN TECHNICOLOR) Also A CARTOON ‘ SUPER MOUSE RIDES AGAIN” and LATEST NEWS EVENTS i. a ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15, 17 cents, including defense tax. • JOHN CALHOUN WELLS John Calhoun Wells, 68, died at his home near Plum Branch- at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, fol lowing a short illness. He is survived by his widow, vlrs. Corrie Freeland Wells, twc ions, James P. Wells, U. S. Navy and John C. Wells, Pickens, one aughter, Mrs C. P. Wise, Green- d, one sister, Mrs. Julia Brack nell, St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral services were conductec rem the Plum Branch Methodis’ huich at 3 o’clock Wednesday i ^rnoon with Rev. Foster Speer id Rev. J. Claude Evans officia- Burial was in Plum Brand nstery. - S. Strom, funeral director, in harge. X Sullivan News Miss Frances Mae Winn of Au- usta spent the week end with •er mother, Mrs. Minnie Winn. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Henderson lary and Elizabeth Henderson and Reid Flemmings, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bledsoe and children if McCormick were recent guests m the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Mayson and family. Miss Thelma Gilchrist of Greenwood is spending this week vith her father, Mr. T. B. Gil christ. .. Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Stevens of Belvedere spent the past week end with Mrs. Stevens’ parents^ Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shuford. This community was deeply saudened over the death of Mrs* Louise Mayson Reams, wife of Mr. Leonard E. Reams. Her fam- The Neal Ydung Circle of the local Baptist W. M. S. met Wed nesday of last week at the home of Mrs. J. F. Buzhardt with Misses Sallie and Geneva Price assistant hostesses. With the leader, Mrs. W. M. Strom, presiding, a short business session was conducted. Mrs. C. H. Huguley had charge of tjie program, “Looking Forward With Missions”. Mrs. J. S. Dukes brought the devotional message, urging more diligent Christian training in the home. Mrs. F. A. Cosey discussed “Missions In The Orient” and Mrs. G. L. Jaynes gave “World Wide Missions”, which showed the part our ser vice men are playing in spread ing the gospel around the world. Mrs. G. C. Patterson closed with prayer. A social hour followed and the hostesses served chicken salad with cookies, saltines and coffee. X Navy’s V-5 Program Offers Opportunity To Young Men Won’t You Do All You Can? A crippled child on crutches, to keep the weight of his small body off of his shrunken, mishapen legs, watching a group of healthy children romping and playing. Could there be a more pitiful sight? Help to eliminate this heart-breaking sight by donating to the “Infantile Paralysis” drive for which funds are now being solicited in this county. Even though your child may be healthy now, do you know how soon he may be a cripple? It is possible. This dreaded disease is no respecter of rich or poor, white or black. Please hand your donation to your nearest representatives of the drive. Fifty per cent of this donation goes to Columbia, S. C., and fifty per cent to New York to be used in scientific research work. If you ever need the aid along this line, Columbia sends you help. Those soliciting funds in Mc Cormick county are listed below: McCormick — Girl Scouts, Mrs. Verna A. Rogers, Mr. Charlie Sanders. Plum Branch — Mrs. Louise Banks, Mrs. Ed Rice. Parksville & Modoc—Mr. O. S. Long, Supt. Wash. School. Mt. Carmel—Mrs. Hunter Mc Kinney. The drive among the colored people will be handled by Rev. Mims and his co-workers. X Workers Needed At Charleston Yard A County-Wide Red Cross Meeting, McCor mick Baptist Church, Sun., Jan. 16, 3 P. M. Everyone is invited to this meeting. Come and tell others to come. Mr. Marion Symms, Chairman of Camp and Hospital Council, American Red Cross, Au gusta, Ga., and representatives from the Oliver General Hospital and Camp Gordon will speak to the people of this county on the importance of camp and hospital service to be rendered to the soldiers returning from the com bat zones. There will also be in the group, men who have had service on the battle fronts, who will tell of their experiences. The program will be inspiring and entertaining. Come. Mrs. C. K. Epting, Chairman, McCormick County Chapter, American Red Cross. X Masons Elect Officers For 1944 Navy “The Navy’s V-5 program of officer pilot training offers 17 and 18-year-old high school grad uates and seniors an unusual op portunity to receive college and Naval training and to qualify as flying officers with the Fleet”, Chief Bishop, of the U. S. Navy Recruiting Station, said here today in a special message to young men of the McCormick area. The Navy Recruiter pointed out wo specific factors of the V-5 program which he said he b2- lieves will be of particular inter est to young men facing military service within the coming year. “Enlistments in V-5 are now King accepted” he said, “after saving being closed at one peri- d of last year. Furthermore, en- istees in V-5 will now be giver \n opportunity for eight months f college instruction, at Navy ex pense, before beginning their "aval flight training.” The V-5 flight training pro gram, he said, covers 15 months f intensive ground school, physi cal, military and aviation in- .truction, qualifying sucessful cadets for their Navy Wings and commissions as Ensigns in the Naval Reserve, or Second Lieu tenants in the Marine Corps Re serve. “Young men enlisted in V-5 are not called to active training duty until after their gradua tion”, the recruiter pointed out, “and do not begin acutal flight training until after they reach the age of 18.” Applications for enlistment are now being received from 17 and 18-year-old high school graduates and seniors, at- the- U. S. Navy Recruiting Station in Greenwood, S. C. Six thousand workers of all trades must -be employed-; im mediately at the Charleston Navy Yard to build LSM invasion ships, a new type of landing craft for attacks on Japan and Fortress Europe, Dillard B. Lasseter, south eastern regional direstor of War Manpower Commission, announced today. A special campaign to hire these workers has been given a priority status in regional recruit ment activites, with the concur rence of the Regional Manage ment-Labor Committee. The cam paign will be undertaken at the special request of the Navy De partment, which recently stressed, the urgency of the landing craft; construction program. It will be conducted in all six states ip the southeastern region through the United States Employment Ser vice and traveling hiring repre sentatives of the Civil Service Commission. The scheduled itinerary coven a period of five weeks and in cludes 52 cities in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Miss issippi, South Carolina, anc Tennessee. Practically every mechanica trade empleyed in ship construe tion is represented in the list o workers needed. Both men an women will be accepted. Indica ticn of the importance of thi program to the current war ef fort was contained in instruction to U. S. Employment office throughout the region “to refe; every available applicant to th* hiring representatives.” Recruiters will be at the Unitec States Employment Service offkr cf the War Manpower Commis iicn, 516 South Main Street Greenwood, S. C., January 17-22. Types of workers needed are helpers for blacksmith, boiler maker, coppersmith, electrician general, machinist, molder, pipe fitter, rigger, sheetmetal worker shipfitter, trainee, woodworker: apprentices, acetylene gas opera tor, anglesmith, galvanizer, auto mechanic, blacksmith, boiler maker, boxmak».\ At a recent meeting of Mine Lodge, 117, A. F. M., the following officers were elected for 1944: James Marion Dorn, Worshipful Master; S. D. Giles, Senior War den; Herman Drennan, Jr. War den; James E. Bell, Treasurer; C. H. Fooshe, Secretary; W. W. Keowp, Jr., Senior Deacon; G. W. Cade, Jr., Junior Deacon; W. N. Smith, Steward; L. W. Bowick, Senior Steward; Dan A. Bell, Ty ler. X Modoc News the past Spartan- Sgt. Tal- Mrs. Clarence Howie is spend ing the week here with Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Howie and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Smauley. Mr. C. T. Bussey and Mr. W. McDaniel made a business trip to Augusta on Tuesday of this week. Miss Etoyle Clem has returned home, after spending two or three weeks at burg with her brother, mage Clem. Mr. Chas. Stone was week end visitor here to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone. Miss Lucy Bussey returned cm Monday, after spending the past week with friends at Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Riser from Clinton were week end visitors here to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clem re turned last Friday to Panama City’ Fla., after spending some time here with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Seigler at Parksville. Mrs. Richayd I£ey of Columbia | is spending some time here in j the home of Mrs. Mattie Key. Mr. W. M. Nash spent the past few days here with homefolks. Sgt. and Mrs. Talmage Clem of Spartanburg were week end visi tors here to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Miss Marie Dorris and Miss Nell Bussey spent Tuesday evening vvith Misses Rosalie and Lucy Cussey. naker, .ioiner, laborer-leading- man; machinist machine opera tor, mechanic learner; molder, packer, ' painter, patternmaker, oipecoverer and insulator, pipe fitter, packer-leadingman, plum ber, press feeder-folder & stitch er, printer, puncher, and shear er, rigger, riveter, rivet heater, sailmaker, * sheetmetal w r orker, shipfitter, shipwright, and office workers. McCormick, workers interested brakeman.! in any of the above jobs can calker wood, classified laborer, chauffeur, chipper & calker, crane operator, driller, electric welder,- electrician, electric craneman, engincman, fireman, foundry' chipper, gas cutter & burner, holder-on, instrument contact the representative of the United States Employment Ser vice who will be in the county courthouse, McCormick. South Caioliria, Friday, January 14, from 9 A. M. until 12:30 P. M. for further Information. .,