Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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mccukmick messenger, McCormick, south Carolina Thursday, i 1944 Pvt. O. Jamie Sanders, Jr., U. S. Army, has returned to his duties after spending a furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Sanders. Miss Margaret Creswell of An niston, Ala., spent the week end here with her mother, Mrs.' Mary W. Creswell. other than the senior play, will be held Thursday night, April 27. in the high school auditorium. In addition to “Miss McCormick County’s” being selected, a king from the high school will be crowned. The “Kiddie” Parade will be one of the ^blights of the evening, also the crowning of the king and queen from the grammar school. There are other features for our entertainment, including a mock beauty con test. The money made from this “Beauty Contest” will be used for needed improvements in both schools. Admission fees, 20 cents for children and 30 cents for a- dults. PICNIC Mr. G. B. EUiSOh, Y2c, U. S. N. On April 14th the Home Ec. R., spent the week end here with girls had a picnic. The agricul- his wife and two daughters, ture boys were invited. They Elaine and Paye. j went to the lake and enjoyed a very delightful lunch. Judge A. B. Andrews of Willing- TESTS ton was a visitor here Monday. Another six weeks’ period has — passed and it seems as if the only Mr. F. C. McCain of Macon, Ga, thing we merit is another set of is spending a few days here this hard tests. These tests will last week with his mother, Mrs. Trecia Wednesday through Thursday McCain. Mr. Thomas F. Langley of Troy was among the visitors here Sat urday. joyed seeing the various costumes. “SHARE YOUR CLOTHES WITH RUSSIANS” CAMPAIGN The McCormick Public Schools are participating in the “Share Your Clothes with Russians” drive. There is an acute need in Rus sia for all kinds of clothes for men, women and children. Any garment that is clean and in good codition, regardless of size may be given, except for under wear, hose, and hats. KING AND QUEEN CONTEST In the King and Queen contest of the Grammar School Joan Bonnette and Charlie Sanders are leading. VISITOR Mrs. John Harris, from Wash ington, D. C., was a visitor at the Grammar School Tuesday morn ing. — X White Registrants Called For Pre-In duction Examination HOLIDAY Mr. J. M. Hemminger of Will-J Our hearts will be happier dur- ington was among the visitors ** the tests 4 this , tim f’ ^ough here Monday. for we are going to get a holiday Friday. The teachers are going to Mrs. C. H. Workman is spend- meeting that day in Go ing the week in Texarkana, Texas, l um * ia ’ ^ ^ cant with Lt. and Mrs. Jim Edwards. Pvt. Edwin Newby has returned to Camp Campbell, Ky., after teach us and go off too, they are giving us a holiday. SCOUT PARTY Instead of the regular weekly spending ten days here with his meeting on Thursday, April 13, mother, Mrs. Maggie Mae Newby, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts had a “Tacky” party. Besides the Miss Helen McGrath and Mr. D. Scouts many others were invited. M. McGrath of ^ McCormick and The costumes were judged. The Mrs. Edward Rondeau of Green- ( first places for having on the viUe spent last week end in “tackiest” costumes were won by Charleston with Mr. and Mrs. Hal Harris, Jr. McCormick School News Ann Sanders and Tommy For rester. Then we played games, after which short skits were pre sented by the Intermediate and Senior Girl Scouts. Two boys then i took part in a pillow fight. After this delicious punch and cookies were enjoyed by all. After re- The beauty contest, the only freshments more games were entertainment this .year to which played, and then dancing and admission fee will be charged, folk-dancing took place. All en- Mr. R. W. Dunlap, chairman of the local Selective Service board, has released for publication the names of white registrants called for pre-induction examination in the near future, as follows: James Thomas Faulkner, Bernard Neal Creswell, Francis LeRoy Miller, Ansel Edward Brock, William Baker Price, Charles Willie Crawford, Charles Frederick Brown, John William Fooshe, Richard Thomas Faulkner, William Plato Bowick, Raymond Evan Morgan, Edwin Perry Holloway, Thomas Jennings Franklin, Jr., James Robert McKinney. X The Third Consumer Requirements Survey Now Being Made The Third Consumer Require ments Survey, specializing in Remember — You Always Save At... GALLANT-BELK COMPANY 33 1-3 Pet. Reduction On La dies’ Coats T Suits and Dresses We have a 33 1-3 per cent, reduction on Ladies 9 Coats, Suits and Dresses, which means considerable savings to you when you consider our all-time low jyices. Ladies’ Non-Rationed Shoes Hundreds of pairs of Ladies’ Non-Ra tioned Shoes, all styles and colors, $1.98, $2.48, $2.98, $3.48, $3.95 » -- - - . . j-'V A ' Shoes Correctly Fitted By X-Ray Remember that both of our stores. Greenwood and Ware Shoals, fit shoes correctly by X-Ray. Now Is Good Time To Buv # Shoes Remember that some of the shoe stamps expire April 30th, and this is a good time to use that stamp as you can save money and get the style and quality shoes you want from our large assort ment. Boys’ And Girls’ Shoes Be sure to visit our down-stairs shoe de partment where you will find Boys’ and Girls’ Shoes in a big lot for $1.69 and $1.48 pair Ladies’ Natural Bridge Arch Support Shoes Just received a big lot of Ladies’ Nat ural Bridge Arch Support Shoes in white that are so much in demand now. These shoes correctly fitted by X-Ray will give you as good service as any shoes that cost double this price $5.50 and $6.00 Get Gifts And Articles For Your Octagon Soap Wrappers Save your Octagon Soap Wrappers and bring them to our down-stairs depart ment where you can secure many use ful and valuable gifts or articles free in exchange for them. Boys’, Girls’ And Children’s Dept. On Our Second Floor Our big department on our second floor for boys, girls and children is prepared to meet your needs at money saving prices. Be sure to visit our children’s depart ment on our second floor. • -V' -v.; .V •> $.:• £:■% m I m I! for our i. “SIX-STAR SPRING SERVICE - /- SPECIAL life-saver for hard-working wartime cars. L Your car nas undoubtedly had hard usage lately • • • and perhaps too little expert care and attention, due to wartime con- v t ditions. • • • Bring it to us today—let us give it this life-saving “Six-Star Spring Service Special”—let us help you to keep it serving faithfully and dependably. BUY MORE BONDS • • • SPEED THE VICTORY ■ SEEMS EVERYBODY’S SAYlNGSt* m FIRST IN SERVICE BRAKES, CIUTCH, REAR AXLE McGrath motor co McCORMICK. S. C ClaaSSenS Bread « . -• 4. FAVORED OVER A ALWAYS at T YOUR GROCERS > Y E A R S GALLANT-BELK COMPANY HOME OF BETTER VALUES GREENWOOD, S. C. household items and durable goods, will be made during the week of April 17 by enumerators from the Bureau of the Census, the Office of Civilian Require ments of the WPB announced to day. The survey will be divided into two parts tl) household articles and (2) appliances and plumbing items. Both will be checked on the basis of present supply and immediate or future desire to buy. About 5,000 families, selected as proportionately representative of the population, will be asked to provide information. The household list consists of 39 items in common use, among them: radio tubes, extension cords, scissors, infant’s play pens and cribs, window screening, cook ing utensils, wash tubs, lunch boxes, and bedsteads. The list of appliances and plumbing covers 11 items, most of which are now out of production. Articles in the second classifica tion include: small electrical ap pliances, vacuum cleaners, stoves and water heaters, washing ma chines, refrigerators and sewing machines. “Information previously obtain ed will be brought up-to-date by the forthcoming survey and addi tional facts will be obtained con cerning types and quantities of goods desired,” said A. C. C. Hill, j Jr., War Production Board Deputy Vice-Chairman for Civilian Re- i quirements. t “No increases in civilian goods j are possible at present. However, ! it is necessary for our production j programs to be prepared well in . advance of actual poduction. We need information from consumers which will help us revise and im prove existing programs and pre pare for the future when some prohibited goods may again be made.” Consumers will be asked wheth er they have recently tried to buy any of the listed items, whether they succeeded; and how much difference it made if they were unable to buy. They will then be asked which articles they would buy immediately if there were plenty of everything avail able and in what order they will be likely to buy when goods can again be obtained, will also be obtained pairs for appliances and ing. The enumerators in Greenwood and McCormick Counties will t>2 under the direction of Philip B. Chovan, supervisor in this area for the Bureau of the Census. Ad ditional information about the survey can be obtained from him at the local Census office. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that Marie Heath, Administratrix, of the estate of Samuel Mims, * tie- ceased, has this day made appli cation unto me for a final ac counting and discharge as such Administratrix, and the 2nd dav of May, 1944, at 10 o’clock, A. M has been fixed for the hearine nt said petition. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby noti fied to present same on or by a- bove date. J. FRANK MATTISON . Judge of Probate, McCormick Co., S. C. April 1st, 1944.—it.