University of South Carolina Libraries
* : • v '-** # • '5* ^ */ v-S^con TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. ...M.-hed June 5, 1902 McCORMICK. S <... THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1944 Number 34 Court Convenes .. Here Next Monday Washington, D. C., Jan. 31.— they realise that this may be (NWNS)—Congress is giving more caused by a shifting of the needs S' ious thought to the enactment of our war machine, they would of the national war service act, want more facts than they have requested by the President, as a been given so far on the extent result of the brilliant analysis of the need for this act presented to the senate’s military affairs com mittee by Secretary Stimson. It seems unlikely, however, that such an act will actually be pass ed for several reasons: (1) be cause in an important election year congress will be very reluc tant to pass any legislation which might be distasteful to the peo ple; (2) because congress has, as a result of overoptimistic reports of our war leaders, adopted the same attitude as the psople in feeling that wartime restrictions can soon be loosened and that new restriettons may not be nec essary; (3) although the national v service act is being “adver tised” as a method of curbing strikes, the act which is being considered actually includes no provisions to outlaw strikes. Congress, right now, would be more receptive to a stronger s r ke prevention law than to one which Secretary Stimson says would curb strikes because it W‘ old “minimize the calling of s :es by clarifying the patriotic d y of the individual worker.” Pa.sfc experience, congressmen say, has indicated that a mere patri otic appeal is not enough to keep u n leaders from causing work stoppage in vital war industries. There is also some question in the minds of many congressmen a o how great the need is for increased manpower in \yar in dustries—which it would be the mam purpose of the proposed act to . provide. Most of them are f am Liar with cases of men being laid i f: recently and, although of the manpower shortage. The one argument of Mr. Stim- son’s which is leading congress men to give greatest considera tion to the proposed act is the argument concerned with the mo rale of our soldiers. He said: “The voices of our soldiers speak out very clearly today in demanding that all Americans accept the same liability which a soldier must accept for service to coun try.” If congress becomes convinced that the men in ihe armed forces would be stimulated by the passage of this act it may be put through, but if they find that soldier morale would be lifted higher by direct action to prevent strikes, congress may confine its action to a stronger labor control law. As a result of investigation of the need for a national war ser vice act from the standpoint of cur manpower problem, we are soon apt to get a lot more details than we have had recently on what production goals are not being met, what raw materials are still scarce, what materials and products are oversupplied, how much labor could be absorb ed in war industries if taken from civilian occupations, etc. * Information which has been re leased indicates that the man power shortage in war industries, although of real concern in some areas, doesn’t exist in others. It is also evident that there are now large surpluses of some ma terials which were scarce a year ago, including iron, steel, copper and aluminum. As a consequence, The February term of General Sessions court for McCormick County will convene in the court house here next Monday morning, Februray 7th, at 10 o’clock, with Judge M. M. Mann of St. Mat thews presiding. ' X Red Cross Notice All wljo have finished knitting sweaters for the Red Cross, please send them in right away; this is the time of year they are needed most. We will not be able to meet our next quota unless you help us. You can get the wool from Mrs. C. R. Strom. Won’t you knit pne? Mrs. H. N. Coleman, Chm. of Production. X Tax Commmission Agents To Assist With Income Tax Returns Various Types Of Red Cross Commit- War Bonds tees Appointed In outlining the various types McCormick County has been °f securities that are being sold asked thru the McCormick during the Fourth War Loan county Chapter, American Red Campaign, G. J. Sanders, Jr., cross, to furnish six day rooms chairman of McCormick County, at the oliver General Hospital states that they are so arranged and campS ' of Augusta, Ga., for that they satisfy the needs of ev- soldiers who have returned ery class and type of investor. from the war fronts and are here There are seven types of se- f or pgs^ recuperation and con- curities in the current war loan,” valescence. stated the county chairman. “The Many of these men have been most popular and most widely- wounded or their health impaired held War Bond is the Series E. and they need some of the com- The present goal will be a total forts of life. The Federal gov- of $5,500,000,000 worth of all eminent is doing all possible to types of Bonds to individuals, wa g e a successful war, but they $500,000,000 more than the indi- expect the civilians in the sur- viduals’ objective in the Third rounding territory of the Camps War Loan. to do a part also. I believe we The E type, designed for the can e as ny provide six of these small investor, is limited to $5,000 recreation or day rooms and I (maturity value) to any one per- am> therefore, asking the follow- son in one calendar year. They ing m g n and WO men of the Coun- are due ten years from issue date ty to serve on a commi ttee to se- and are sold at 75 per cent of cure furniture, any musical maturity value. That is, a per- instruments, games, good books son pays $75 for a $100 bond. or anything that might add to “For the larger investor, there the pleasure and C o m f 0 rt of these HOLLYWOOD THEATRE IrCOKMICK, S. C. KIDAV and SATURDAY uary th and 5th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. AL PEARCE DALE EVANS 4-', < jnee m ERE COMES ELMER” Also CHAPTER 5 “CAPTAIN AMERICA” and CTED SHORT SUBJECTS Sav P. M. Adults 20c, Plus Tax Agents of Income Tax Division of the South Carolina Tax Com mission begin their journeys over the State for the purpose of assisting income taxpayers in the preparation of their returns on the seventh day of February, 1944. The itinerary of field agents in this section follows, and their services are at the disposal of the public in the matter of giving aid, advice, or information to the in come taxpayers. Every individual receiving an income of $1,000.00 net, if single, or $1,800.00 net, if married, is re quired to file a return. In addition to the returns of income every person, firm, or cor poration making payments of salaries, wages, rents, commis sions, etc., in excess' of $1,000.00, or interest or dividends, or both, in excess of $100.00 is required to make returns of information thereon, giving the names and addresses of those to whom pay ments are made and the amounts so paid, and by whom paid. Corporations and partnerships are required to file returns re gardless of the amount of in come. It is hoped that taxpayers will take advantage of this aid as of fered by the Tax Commission in the filing of Income Tax Returns cn the dates advertised. Owing to the transportation difficulties and other causes,, it will not be possible for the Commission to serve the taxpayers other than are available Series F and G. The F Bond is issued in denomina tions of $25, $100, £500, • $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000, and is due twelve years from issue date. This Bond has a slightly lower interest return than the Series E Bond. The Bond is sold at 74 per cent of maturity value, or $74 for each $100 security. “Holdings are limited to not more than $100,000 issue price of Series F and G together in one calendar year. All investors may subscribe. although commercial banks are permitted to invest only a limited portion of their time deposits. “The Series G securities are is sued at par, or full maturity value. They bear an interest rate of 2 1-2 per cent a year,, payable semi-annually by Treasury check. Limit on holdings is similar to the F Bond, while denominations are $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 sick soldiers: 1. R. L. Faulkner, Chm., J. F. Buzhardt, Mrs. T. R. McAbee, Mrs. C. C. Morgan, Mrs. W. P. Parks. 2. Mrs. J. S. Strom, Chm., Miss Ruth Corley, Mrs. W. N. Smith, Paul Brown, j. L. Caudle. , 3. Mrs. Clifton Fleming, Chm., Mrs. L. W. Bowick, Marshall Creswell, W. H. Weldon, W. T. Self. 4. Mrs. Marion Winn, Chm., Mrs. E. C. Rice, Mrs. Guy Carr, J. L. Bracknell, J. J. Collier. 5. Mss. Belle Scott, Chm.,, Mrs. 'Daisy Hemminger, Mrs. D. J. McAllister, W. H. Hester, Mrs. Hunter McKinney. 6. The Rev. William Designed for Federal tax pay- Chm _ f for colored people> Mims, ments and short-term invest Mrs. H. N. Coleman is chairman ments, the Treasury Saving Notes Qf Camp and Hospital Council, of Series C are issued at par in McCormick County Council, A. $100 to $1,000,000 denominations. 1,^ c., and for further informa- Due in three years from issue I tion p]ease contact her or myself. date, the notes may be purchased We are very hop3ful of a hea rty in unlimited amounts by anyone. | response to this worthy cause . Mrs. C. K. Epting, Chm., McCormick County Chapter American Red Cross. X Chestnut Ridge H. D. Club Meets With Mrs. Buzhardt Investment yield is approximately 1.07 per cent a year if held to maturity; lesser yield if redeemed for cash or tendered in payment of taxes at earlier dates. “For those who have funds a- va liable for one year the Treasury will issue Certificates of Indebt edness, which carry an issue date of February 1, 1944, and will be due February 1, 1945, paying an nterest rate of 7-8 of 1 per cent. ^nominations are $1,000 to $1,-j chestnut Ridge Home 000,000 and are issued in coupon Demonstration Club met Friday Special Series Of Ser mons At McCormick Baptist Church During February At the Sunday morning ser vices in February, the pastor of the McCormick Baptist Church, Rev. L. K. Simpson, will speak on the theme, “The Basis of World Construction”. The subjects for each Sunday are as follows: Feb. 6, THE HOME. Feb. 13, THE CHURCH. Feb. 20, THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. Feb. 27, THE STATE—CHRIS TIAN CITIZENSHIP. These are . timely topics. A warm welcome awaits all who can attend these services, which be gin at 12 o’clock noon. X Sewing Machine And Electrical Appliance Clinic If you have household equip ment which is out of use because it lacks proper cleaning and simple repairs, it should be re classified from '4-F to 1-A and drafted for duty on the home front. A clinic is being held at 10 a. m. at the County Home Demon stration Agent’s Office on Friday, February 4, fop the repairs of lamps and extension cords, all small electrical appliances and for the cleaning and repair of sewing machines. With the help of Clemson and Winthrop Specialists, you will learn to put your valuable but disabled equipment back into ser vice again. The head to your sewing ma chine is all that is necessary to bring. It may be removed by loosening the two small screws beneath the head of the machine. Bring an old rag and some chicken feathers and wear an old dress or smock. Be sure that no equipment is brought later than 2:30 p. m. as the clinic closes about 4:30 and a good re pair job takes time. There are no charges for ser vices at the clinic. Matilda Bell, County Home Dem. Agent. -X- “Arsenic And Old Lace” ^rm only. That is the certifi- a ftfrncr>n w^th Mrs. F. MONDAY mid TUESDAY February 7th and 8th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:10 P. M. BING CROSBY DOROTHY" LAMOUR ....... i in “DIXIE” (IN TECHNICOLOR) Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS and LATEST NEWS EVENTS on the dates as advertised. Abbeville, Feb. 9, Court House. I ate has attached a coupon that, I Bl ,^ hard | T 0 . Fattersor Anderson, Feb. 25-29 Incl. j mav be clipped August 1, 1944 w?s assi c 't(n<7 hostess Court House. Edgefield, Feb. 7, Court House. Greenwood, Feb. 10-11-12, Court House. McCormick, Feb. 8, Court House. Saluda, Feb. 15, Court House. X Wounded At Tarawa ADMISSION: Adults, 28 cents; Children up to 12, 11 cents; Children 12 to 15. 17 cents, including defense tax. Sergeant C. B. Maddox, hus band of the late Mrs. Sara Walk er Maddox, of McCormick, has been wounded in action while serving with the U. S. Marine corps in the battle of Tarawa is land November 22, according to information sent his parents from the war department. He was in continuous battle for three days. Maddox has been moved to the Naval hosoital in San Diego. Calif. He was awarded a medal in 1937 for bravery in the battle cf Soo Chou creek and the Whang Poo river. ~nd deposited in a savings or rust account. There is no limit 's to purchases, and commercial banks may buv in the onen mar mot after February 15; they were "'-'’birled last time. " Mrs. Buchardt, club president had charc-e of the meeting. TTr calendar for the year was made cut and the club voted to buy a T. B. bond. Miss Jvlati’da Bell furnished “Stepping a little out of the -ohPre of the small investor, al- literature from which the cluV though he is eligible, there ar^ the 2 1-4 per cent Treasure had a round table discussion on inflation, black marketing and Bonds, dated February 1, 1944, ralioning - and due September 15, 1959. Club officers for the year 1944 These bonds may be called on are: small amounts of these materials will soon be released for the commercial banks are September 15, 1956, and after. Sale is unlimited in denomina- hons of $500 to $1,000,000. Sub scriptions by commercial banks are limited to a portion of their 4 ime deposits. “The last type of security, known as twenty-six year Treas ury Bond, is designed for the larger investor who has funds a- vailable for longer investment. However, all are eligible. The Bonds are dated February 1, 1944. and are due March 15, 1970. car rying a yearly interest rate of 2 1-2 per cent. Subscriptions 'ey President, Mrs. J. F. Buzhardt. Vice-President, Mrs. A. J Hendrix, / Secretary, Mrs. E. R. Price, Treasurer. Mrs. L. W. Bowick, Department Chairmen: Citizenship—Mrs. O. B. Minor, Finance. Mrs. L. W. Bowick, Membership, Mrs. T. J. Price, Education, Mrs. H. G. Sanders, Health, Mrs. J. W. Ferqueron, Music, Mrs. J. Claude Evans, Legislation, Mrs. J. E. Bell, P'creation, Mrs. C. H. Work- • Starring the famous Bela Lugosi in person, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” the hair-raising comedy hailed by New York’s critics as a play no one would ever forget, is due at the Auditorium, Augusta, Wednesday, February 16. Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace” is the first production by the Messrs. Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, two gentlemen not al together unknown to the theatre, for it was this same team who wrote the never-to-be-forgotten “Life With Father”, and numer ous other hits. Arsenic and Old Lace” has been described as the almost un believable story of two plump maiden ladies, sixtyish, charming and Victorian, who reside on a hady street in Brooklyn. New York, and carry on something scandalous to the fatal detriment of kindly old gentlemen who seek their stately and elm-shaded home as a place to spend their remaining days. This is exactly what the ladies’ house turns out to be, indeed; a resting place for roomers for all time, for each and limited to I ublicity. Mrs. E. R. Price Agriculture, Mrs. W. M. manufacture of consumer goods a portion of time deposits. The well, and the amounts will be increas- Bonds may be called on and after Beautification ed as soon as military develop- March 15, 1965, and sale is un- drix, ments seem to make it safe to limited in denominations of $500 Religion and Welfare, Mrs. C. MacDonald and Malcolm Beggs lease larger quantities. , to $i,0oo,0o0.” A. Fleming. are featured. everyone applying there is in duced to partake of rare old wine “laced with arsenic” until the two maidenly dames run up the fantastic score of a round dozen —or is it thirteen? Bela Lugosi will bring with him Cres- the cast that has shared honors in ihe play’s success for the past Mrs. A. J. Hen- three seasons. Jean Adair, Jack Whiting, Ruth McDevitt, Donald