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t K rsday. May 11, 1944 £ Tteports 11 Million Men And Women In Armed Forces . Losing Social Se curity Protection The following has been received from the Social Security Board at Greenwood: / Eleven million men and women now serving in the armed forces of the United States are gradually losing their protection under So cial Security. Miss Pressly, manager of the Social Security Board office at Greenwood, S. C., stated that she had received many inquiries from men who had been called into the armed services regarding thMr benefits and benefits to their families under the Social Security Act. She stated that while coverage for men in mili tary service has been urged by the Social Security Board in its An nual Report to Congress, and sev eral bills have already . been in troduced designed to protect the Social Security rights for those In the armed forces, no action has been taken in the matter. Mins Pressly explained that un der the present provisions of the Social Security Act, the retire ment benefits of the men in mili tary services and the survivors' benefits payable to their families diminish with the period of ab sence from their civilian jobs, and that in some cases they and their families may lose entirely their rights to benefits. Fbr example, a soldier aged 26, who has a wife and three young chUdren, calls at a Social Security Board office and states that he had worked for five years in cov ered employment at an average wage of $150 a month when he entered the armed service on Jan uary 1, 1942. He wants to know n he amount of Social Security benefits that would be payable monthly to his wife and his chil dren in the event of his death. *Ihe manager can tell him that if he had died within the first three months of 1942, his wife and three children would have been entitled to benefits totaling aproximately $63 per month. If he continues in the armed service, the monthly benefits that may be payable to his wife and children in the event his death will decrease as fol lows: If he dies January 1943 after cue year in service, the wife and three children’s benefits would be $57.76 per month. It he dies January 1944 after two ysars in service, the wife and jiree children’s benefits would be $54.00 per month. If he dies January 1945 after three years in service, the wife and \hree children’s benefits would be $51.20 per month. If he dies January 1947 after four years in sendee, the wife and three children’s benefits would be $49.00 per month. If he dies January 1947 alter five years in service, the wife and three children’s benefits would be $47.24 per month. The fact that the Social Securi ty Act will very probably be a- mended in the future to correct this situation gives very little re assurance to the father who is being or has been inducted into the armed service and who is war ned about the security of his wife and children. X Only farmers who don’t give their bees proper attention are likely to get “stung” in the bee business. CAN'gJMN! Extra Sugar for Canning Is Availablo NOW! Your Government wants you to help In the present food shortage by pre serving fruits and berries this Spring and Summer—and has allotted 20 pounds of extra sugar per person for this purpose—which you can get by applying (either by mail or in person) to your local Ration Board. Dixie Crystals Pure Cane Sugar Ration Calendar For Week Of May 9 PROCESSED FOODS: Blue A8 through Q8 (Book 4) now valid at 10 points each, for use with tokens. Good indefinitely. MEATS AND FATS: Red A8 through T8 (Book 4) now valid at 10 points each, for use with tokens. Good indefinitely. SUGAR: Sugar Stamps No. 30 and No. 31 (Book 4) good for five toiinds indefinitely. CANNING SUGAR: Sugar stamp No. 40 good for five pounds of canning s«gar until February 28, 1945. Apply to local boards for supplemental rations. SHOES: Airplane stamps No. 1 and No. 2 (Book 3) valid indefi nitely. GASOLINE: A-9 coupons expire May 8, 1944. A-10 coupons valid May 10 in Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia; expire Au gust 8. Rationing rules now require that every car owner write his li cense number and State in ad vance on all gasoline coupons in his possession. Whether all meats, except beef steaks and beef roasts, remain pointfree depends largely on the food grain crop, E. H. Talbert, Dis trict director of the Office of Price Administration announced. Quoting Chester Bqwles, Nation al Administrator of OPA, Mr. Tal bert said: “The'animal population now is of record proportions,” Mr. Bowles declared. “Whether it can be maintained depends upon the amount of feed, and feed grains must be shared by meat animal herd, with dairy cows and poul try. Part of our feed grain must be set aside for the making of industrial alcohol, and of course ^rain goes into many, foods that round out our daily diets.” Point values for beef steaks and roasts, except flank steaks, will remain at from seven to thirteen points per pound. As a result of a substantial in crease hf 7 civilian allocations of new passenger car tires by the Office of Rubber Director, the Of fice of Price Administration has widened the eligibility for new tires to include all motorists using their cars for occupational driv ing, E. H. Talbert, District Direc tor at Columbia announced. At the same time, OPA motor ists holding the basic “A” ration book now become eligible for the small remaiwing stock of used tires. It was pointed out, however, that Grade I tires would be a- vailable immediately only to the most essential occupational driv ers. Greater production in the farm tractor and implement tire indus try has made possible a larger al location of those commodities for May so that the needs of farmers may more nearly be met, E. H. Talbert, District Director of the Office of Price Administration at Columbia, announced. The allocation of rear wheel tractor tires has been raised from 22,481 in April to a total of 30,000 in May. A larger increase, how ever, could be made in the front tractor and implement tire cate gory, which went up from 34,799 in April to 52,000 in May. The farm tractor and imple ment tube allocation, including tubes for both front and rear wheels, was increased from 34,495 in April to a total of 68,000 in May. Ration-free sale of children’s low-priced shoes in specified size ranges at a maximum retail price of $1.60 per pair will extend through May 20, E. H. Talbert, District Director of the Office of Price Administration announced. The release applies only to children’s shoes in sizes 8 1-2 through 12, and misses’ and little boys’ shoes in sizes 12 1-2 through 3. Businesses operating under OPA suspension orders that forbid them to handle rationed meats may now handle those meats whose point values have been re duced to zero, E. H. Talbert, OPA District Director at Columbia an nounced. Regular allotments of meat-fats points for butter, cheese, marga rine or meats to snack bars, cock tail bars, soda fountains and other establishments serving ra tioned foods as refreshments only, are being discontinued, E. H. Tal bert, District Director of OPA an nounced. V F' tabllshirents obtaining butter, e’eer — • •'•rin* or meats for iiie _• iOi reiAe«iim^*t use must make special application to their local war price and ration ing boards for meats-fats points for such foods. War Ration Book One is now a museum piece. When Shoe Stamp 18 ran out at Midnight, April 30th, it marked the retirement of the first war ration book ever issued to Ameri cans—a book now of value as a momento, E. KL Talbert, District Director of the Office of Price Ad ministration, said. X Agencies In State Planning Expansion Establishment of registers ade quate to meet the post-war expan sion of the services of the United States Employment Service and the South Carolina Unemployment Compensation Commission is the purpose of the merit examination program planned for these agen cies, according to the statement of E. H. Bradley of Due West, Merit Supervisor. Although the Unemployment Compensation Commission has no vacancies to be filled at the pres ent time, C. M. Wilson, executive director, states that offciials of his agency anticipate great expansion in the number of persons to be employed after peace comes. The Employment Service plans for en larged service in assisting thou sands of war workers and service men and women in making em ployment adjustments after the close of hostilities. In addition, the Employment Service has a number of attractive openings for which merit examinations are a prerequisite. Applications for competitive tests for present and future po sitions must be filed with the mer it supervisor, E. H. Bradley, of Due West, not later than May 22. Official application forms may be obtained by addressing the office of the merit supervisor or by in quiry at any local office of the United States Employment Ser vice in South Carolina. The com pleted forms are used to deter mine which applicants meet the minimum requirements of the po sitions for which they are sub mitted. Those persons found to be qualified are admitted to writ ten examinations for the various positions and also to performance tests in the case of stenographic positions. Names of applicants passing the tests will be arranged on a register in order of their standing, and from this list pres ent and future appointments to positions in the agencies will be made. Examinations are being offered for three grades of clerical and stenographic positions with en trance salaries ranging from $105 to $150 per month, employment interviewers $140-160, employment office managers $100-220, statisti cal clerk $155, junior statistician $180, state rural industries super visor $250, reports and analysis supervisor $250, field deputy and accountant starting at $190, in formational representative $220, and training supervisor $250. X Farm Guide For May | To remind farmers of essentia' farm activities in May, County A- gent G. W. Bonnette makes thest suggestions: Agronomy 1. Do not ruin a good stand o' cotton by chopping it all out Leave two or three stalks ever.' 8 to 12 inches. 2. For a profit able investment make a side ap plication of nitrogen to cottor soon after chopping. 3. Plan tc put all grain stubble land i itc soybeans, cowpeas, or velvet b an: for soil-conserving and soil-b 'd- ing crops. 4. Plant soybear' for seed early on fertile soils. 5 '^or best results plant shelled me’ treated peanut seed. 6. U" ad ditional potash on land plan* - '', in legumes. 7. Don’t risk pi ..in® land too wet. Horticulture 1. Sow tomatoes for July i-~ns- planting, collard and cabba for August transplanting. 2. J 'ulch tomatoes heavily with strr • or leaves to hold moisture and pro long fruiting. 3. Do not culti vate beans while the foliage is wet. 4. Apply nitrate of soda to garden crops if not growing well. 5. Do not cut young asparagus too closely; fertilize and manure the bed after cutting season. 6. Don’t forget or neglect Victory | gardens; weather and other con-j ditions make gardens still more j mportant this year. Insects and Diseases 1. Arrange to poison the boll weevil early. Get a copy of Ex tension Circular 258, How to Pro duce the Largest Profitable Yields of Cotton. 2. Spray fruit trees for curculio, codling moth, and dis eases. 3. Spray pecans with Bordeaux to control scab. 4. Band apple trees for codling moth by May 15. 5. Control potato bugs with arsenical poison. 6. See the county agent for latest informa tion on tomato fruit worm. 7. Get ready to fight the screw worm. Agricultural Engineering 1. Keep working parts of farm machinery greased and oiled, as this is cheaper than repairs. 2. Check harvesting machinery for needed repairs, and buy or order such repair parts now. 3. Be sure that grain is dead ripe be fore harvesting with a combine, which usually is 10 days to two weeks after it is customary to be gin harvesting with the binder. 4. Sow a close-growing crop on newly constructed terraces, such as sorghum or sudan. X Report On Christmas Seal Sale Increased public awareness of. the menace of tuberculosis is J strongly indicated by the final re turns from the 1943 Christmas Seal Sale, according to the report made by the State Honorary Chairman, Edward H. Mclver, of Charleston, to the directors of the j McCormick School News POLITICAL CARDS ^OR STAT^ oxiXATE WINNER IN “FOOD FOR VIC TORY CONTEST” Lois Edwards, ninth j-rader, won two dollars in war stamps in i “Food for Victory Contest spon sored by the F. F. A. and J. H. A organizations cooperating withth- Chilean Nitrate ' ,'t’ nuns or the Democratic party I am deeply grateful for your con fidence and support in the past and I trust that my candidacj meet with your approv al. reau, Inc. We a: c p .u for this honor, because her essay was judged with others from all over the state. L. L. HESTER. FO" SUPERVISOR TEACHERS’ MEETING The County Teachsuv, met at De la Howe Thursday eve ning, May 4. Mr. Gettys and his teachers served a most delightful meal in the grove behind the main building. After supper, Miss Patricia Evans and Miss Betty Fuller directed the entertain ment. We were then invited into the main building for our busi ness r meeting. Mrs. Banks, vice president of the association, was in charge. During the business meeting, officers of the associa tion were elected for next year. Mrs. Banks was elected president; Mr. Cherry, vice-president; and Mrs. W. M. Talbert, secretary- treasurer. MRS. HARRIS IMPROVING IN COLUMBIA HOSPITAL We are glad to hear that Mrs. Harris, who is a patient in the Columbia Hospital, is improving satisfactorily. MPROVEMENTS AT GRAM MAR SCHOOL Improvements are still goihg forward at the grammar school. Some indoor painting has been done this week. I hereby announce my candi dacy for ro-election as Supervisor of McCormick County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. I am very- grateful for the splendid support given me in the past, and your continued influence and support in my behalf shall be highly ap preciated. JOHN T. FAULKNER. FOR HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES' I hereby announce my candi dacy for re-election to the House' of Representatives from McCor mick County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Your continued support and influence shall be highly ap preciated. HUGH C. BROWN. FOR GAME WARDEN I hereby announce my candi dacy for re-election to the office of Game Warden for McCormick County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. The continuation of your support and influence shall be highly appreciated. D. M. McGRATH: FOR MAGISTRATE Suoth Carolina Tuberculosis Asso ciation meeting in Columbia. Thousands of contributions, to talling $218,843.17 established this campaign as the most successful in the history of the state, and will make possible resources to combat tuberculosis on a scale greater than ever before. Under the leadership of Rev. H. H. But ler, Hartsville, $34,000.68 was con tributed by the Negroes of the state. Mr. Mclver declared that the state and county chairmen were most appreciative of the co operation received from the pub lic, voluntary, and professional wbrkers, and the various institu tions which helped to make the :ampaign a success. Of the funds collected from the Seal Sale, 85 per cent will be spent by forty local tuberculosis associa tions and committees for the pro motion of county activities and 10 per cent by the State Association on state-wide projects, and special programs of education and case finding in unorganized counties. Five per cent will be used for par ticipation in the work of the Na tional Tuberculosis Association. Seal Sale returns by counties are as follows: Abbeville, $2,424.- ^8; Aiken, $6,551.54; Allendale, $1,- )60.67; Anderson, $6,656.62; Bam berg, $2,002.65; Barnwell, $1,562.83; Beaufort, $1,195.47; Berkeley, $1,- 301.47; Calhoun, $1;750.95; Charles ton, $30,317.27; Cherokee, $1,096.03; Chester, $3,651.77; Chesterfield, $4,384.65; Clarendon, $2,592.17; Colleton, $3,252.26; Darlington, $8,- 373.63; Dillon, $3,085.14; Dorches ter, $2,962.50; Edgefield, $1,040.88; Fairfield, $2,140.62; Florence, $8,- 315.20; Georgetown, $3,514.67; Greenville, $16,075.54; Greenwood, $5,861.50; Hampton, $867.66; Horry, $5,325.00; Jasper, $620.95; Kershaw, $2,806.78; Lancaster, $6,460.20; Laurens, $4,914.28; Lee, $1,380.53; Lexington, $4,136.48; McCormick, $560.47; Marion, $3,124.41; Marl boro, $3,948.24; Newberry, $2,- 706.69; Oconee, $1,467.37; Orange burg, $7,200.51; Pickens, $1,417.39; Richland, $19,000.00; Saluda, $1,- 617.49; Spartanburg, $1,617.49; Sumter, $4,455.20; Union, $1,644.83; Williamsburg, $1,783.34; Eastern York, $4,393.09; Western York, $1,- 567.62. X Volcano Victim A study in despair is this Italian woman in the doomed town of San bcbastiaiio, as she watches her home being destroy cl by the hot l.vva from erupting Mt. Vesuvius. COMMENCEMENT PLANS Mr. Weldon met with seniors sixth period Friday and discussed commencement plans. It was de cided that in addition to our.bac calaureate sermon and com mencement night, we would have a class day exercise one morning in chapel. The seniors’ parents will be invited to attend chapel cn this day. The program v;ill consist of the reading of Who’s Who, History, Will* Prophecy, and presentation of gifts. The class will sing its class song. The red rose was chosen our class flower, and red and white our class colors. These will be predominant on the stage commencement night. X Get Free Porkers George G. Champ of Marion, III., kept his promise to give away 18 little pigs he said he could no long er feed because of the government’s corn freeze order. A crowd of 500 persons saw Champ pass out the 18 little pigs to the children of the town. X Coxey Bobs Up Again Ninety-year-old “General’’ Ja > S. Coxey makes a speech from s Capitol steps in Washington, wh-' 50 years ago to the day, police < persed his 450-man “army” r jailed him for trespass. “I cor as a one-man army now,” Gcnei.J Coxey said, a little sadly. - '-r- % f ''W ’* I I hereby announce my candida cy for re-election to the Magis trate’s Office in the McCbrmick Magisterial District, subject to the rules and regulations of the Dem ocratic party. Your continued support and influence will be highly appreciated. H. C. WALKER. FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce my candi dacy for Magistrate of the Mc Cormick Magisterial District, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Your support and influence will be highly appreciated. J. BRUCE WALKER. FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce my candida cy for re-election to the office of Sheriff of McCormick County and pledge myself to abide by the rules and regulations of the Dem ocratic party. I sincerely appreci ate the handsome vote given me by the people of McCormick County in the past, and if re-e lected, shall try to merit the con fidence placed in me. Your sup port and influence will be highly appreciated. r# W. L. BROWN. tL'g.'" r ' - ' ' ' ....... ..j, SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION I hereby announce my candida cy for the office of Superinten dent of Education for McCormick County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Your support and influence shall be sincerely appreciated. MRS. BERTHA S. HARRIS. FOR CLERK OF COURT I hereby announce my candi dacy for the office of Clerk of Court for McCormick County,, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic party. Your support and influence shall be highly appreciated. J. ARCH TALBERT. Carries on for Knox James V. Forresial. ndersccie- tr.ry of t«ic navy, leaves the h-r^c of Secretary rf the Navy Frank Ilr.TX ifter casing to jay his reflects iL’a:a*ag r:r.t riitax hai rassr*! away. Forres***. 1 is now acting sec retary of the i. . —X Growing more foods and feeds needed at home will be more profitable than cussin’ high prices and scarcity of these crops.