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m. /- TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHB ORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. I rty-Sgtond Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. 0., THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1944 Number 52 sentiment in favor of a law which would definitely end strikes was stirred up to a new pitch over the strike of foremen in airplane have the busiest few weeks ahead 1 plants which was attacked by high Which it has ..ever experienced, j officials of the army as a major Since the new fiscal year begins blow to our invasion program. Washington, D. „C., May 29. — . (NWNS) — Determined 49 recess for the'political conventions by ^une 20, congress is expected to on June 30, it will be necessary f or congress to act on at feast 30 ap propriation bills before that time —bills wh|ch involve many bil lions *of dollars and several of £g%ioh Include provisions which are highly controversial. In addition, there are a number of bills pend ing to aid veterans and sodiers in the field which most congressmen feel are ‘‘musts” for this session. However, it is not expected that the administration will ask for any additional legislation before the recess and congress will probably clean up present bills in whirl wind fashion by keeping debate to a minimum. With consideration cf the bill to end poll taxes ap- In probably the most bitter Statement ever made against strikes by a government official, Undersecretary of War Patterson, speaking of the loss of vitally needed planes caused by the strike, said: “We have bombed German aircraft . engine factories. They don’t need to bomb ours.” An equally angry attack on the strikers, which brought immediate public demand for the end of such strikes, was made by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, chief of the army air forces, who said that the strike might affect invasion plans, that it would undoubtedly cost many lives, that it was helping the Ger man air force to recover when U parently put aside for the present wa s reeling under our blows, and session, a threatened filibuster that it already had cost our air which would seriously have inter- forces 260 P-51 Mustang fighters, rupted congress’ schedule has been! “These strikes,” said General s : de-tracked. Another measure, i Arnold, “now make it impossible which was expected to be the sub- f 0 r me to meet my obligations with ject of long debate in the house the air forces I have in the four is the Cannon-Bankhead measure comers of the world. They defi- to proyide $15,000,000 for the ad- nitely tell me that I cannot fur- vertising of war bonds in country nish fighters where they are need- newspapers. But this too has ap- ed at the time they are needed. parently been pigeon-holed until -after the recess. If it weren’t for the determina tion of most all. members of con- gress to get out of Washington and the coming political battles, it is probable that the congress men who favor stronger legisla tion to control labor and outlaw Death Claims Mrs. Mollie Clinkscales Mrs. Mollie Britt Clinkscales. aged 82, widow of Thomas Clink scales of Mt. Carmel, died last Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Jhe home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Morrah/ of the Bellvue section of McCormick County, after a long period of declining health and sev eral months’ serious illness. Mrs. Clinkscales was the daugh ter of the late Susan Bouchillon Britt and Joseph S. Britt and was a native of old Abbeville County. She was a member of the Willing- ton Baptist Church. Mrs. Clinkscales is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. W. Mor rah, McCormick, Mrs. J. C. Boyd, Mrs. J. W. Gilliam and Miss Leona Clinkscales, Mt. Carmel, and one son, Raymond Clinkscales,. Mt. Carmel, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah G. Mattison, McCormick. Funeral services were conduted from the graveside at Buffalo Baptist Church Friday afternoon at five o’clock by Dr. S. W. Reid and Rev. L. K. Simpson. Pallbearers were the following nephews: David Watson, J. B. Britt, A. K. Britt, Leslie Britt, J. Frank Mattison, Ralph Clinkscales and Roy Clinkscales. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X James D. Dansby Claimed By Death County’s Schools Asked To Aid In Big Bond Drive Schools in this county ha,ye been asked by Christie Benet, of Co lumbia, Chairman of the War Fi nance Committee, to participate in the forthcoming Fifth War Loan Campaign, which will open on June 12. In a letter to the superinten dents of the schools in this coun ty, Mr. Benet suggests an organi zation for the sale of and purchase by children of war bonds in the new campaign. “Although the Fifth War Loan, which officially opens June 12 and closes July 8, comes during the vacation period, I am convinced hat the participation of your students will again substantially contribute to the success of the drive,” Mr. Benet says in his let ter. “The schools of this state made an outstanding record in the Fourth War Loan Drive, in which they were credited with the sale of over a million and a half dollars in E Bonds.” The plan of organization sug gested by Mr. Benet to the super- Mt. Carmel News Miss Nita Curtis, Mrs. Cecil Gil liam, Mrs. D. J. McAllister, Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Mrs. W. H. Horton attended the funeral ser vice of Mrs. Mollie Clinkscales at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Morrah, and Mr. Morrah. Burial was at the Buffalo ceme tery. Mrs. W. B. Sharp is visiting in Atlanta. Nice rains have fallen near Mt. Carmel but just showers here. Among the Mt. Carmel people attending the graduating exer cises at Calhoun Falls High Monday evening were Mrs. Ida Black, Mrs. D. J. McAllister, Mrs. W. H. Horton, Mrs. Hunter Mc Kinney, Miss Monnie Harling. Martha Jeane McKinney, Mrs. Etta Lindley, Lena and Elnita Lindley and Mr. John McAllister and others. Quite a number of Mt. Carmel people enjoyed the recital of the music class in Calhoun Falls High School last Thursday afternoon and enjoyed it very much. Miss Jean Smith, Lena Lindley and Martha Jean McKinney are mem bers of the music class, and all c/(lc6cfvrnick Fabm (By G. W. Bonnette, County Agent) Although the striking foremen quickty went back to work after General Arnold’s statement, there is still serious danger that they Church, may again cause trouble. For the foremen are trying to get a defi nite ruling on their status—as to whether they are considered in the empftyer or employee group inftndents tor use by schools In * as ver y m , uch en W e ?; 'the Fifth War Loan Is outlined as ® ose attending were Mrs. W B. follows - Sharp, Misses Julia Cade, Nita 1. The faculty of your school to'^ rt ‘ s ’ Mrs. J W. Boyd Mrs. Ida Black. Mrs. W. H. Horton, Mrs. elect a school director for the Fifth War Loan. 2. The school director to call for Etta Lindley and others. Mrs. W. A. Scott, who was a pa- \ We have already delivered a- bout 4,000 gallons of boll weevil molasses and the last loads of a- bout 1,800 gallons will be delivered Friday of this week. Your ar senate is at the county agent’s of fice. Please get it at your earliest convenience, as you must begin the fight against Mr. Boll Weevil. Re member the 1-1-1 mixture should be applied early, making three ap plications 5 to 7 days apart. Don’t allow cotton choppers to thin cotton too severely, as we must have plenty of cotton plants on the land to make high yields. 2 or 3 plants a hoe distance apart is good spacing — some farmers leave more plants per hill. Ken Dowtin and Wallace White have wheat that is really going t» make a great number of biscuits. It would do you good to walk through these fields of wheaL Paul Dowtin has 15 acres cf vic tor grain cats that apparently will average 50 bushels per acre- volunteers from each grade, who ^ ient ir * ^ Anderson Co. Hospi- Qj lester McNair has some of the will pledge to sell at least five ‘ al P art °‘ las ‘ wea *’ retun “* ‘° Series E bonds during the drive. her home Sunday. We are glad to 3. Such volunteers at the close of f y M f: S “ t4 18 m “ ch u bet ' the drive to report the names of ter - Many fr,ends hope lor her a take advantage of They maintain that thay should three brothers, W. L., R. F. and. the recent troubles in war plants not be considered part of manage- to push through such Legislation, jment and should have the right There is no doubt that public to bargain collectively with man- James David Dansby, 43, died at 5:15 p. m. Sunday at his home in Troy after a short illness. He was ”"^rs wiTh the amount of 5 P eedy recovery. Mrs. J. J. Whit a member of Long Cane A. R. P. bond P s soW to the school dlrector and Mrs Hunter McKinney visited 4. The school director at the her m person Sunday and ac- close of the drive to report the c0 ”P anled her ho ™\ „ u total sales (cost price of the We f° rry > ndeed 40 have 40 bonds) to the chairman of the ? ay that . M * s - . ^ Snutl J has been critically ill for several days in the Anderson Co. Hospital. Our latest news stated she was much better. Cpl. Bernard Smith was called to her bedside and all her loved ones came to be with her.! Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lena Spence Dansby;^ two sons, James Malcolm and David Claude Dansby; two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Lynch and Mrs. Ansel Talbert; vW. V V** < ■* i Cpl. Charles Dansby. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 5 p. m. at Troy A. R. P. Church by Rev. W. C. Kerr and Rey. W. P. Grier. Burial was in Troy cemetery. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X Conservation News County War Finance Committee. X Petit Jurors Drawn For June Term Court McCORMICK, S. C FRIDAY and SATURDAY JUNE 2nd and 3rd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. WM. LUNDIGAN _ VIRGINIA DALE (By Benj. W. Crouch) in 4^1 ‘Headin’ For God’s Country Also CHAPTER 6 “ADVENTURES OF THE FLYING CADETS and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 24c MONDAY and TUESPAY JUNE 5th and 6th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. BETTE DAVIS PAUL LUCAS Mr. .W. L. White is baling some jgood hay this week. Last fall a- bout 25 acres were planted to a mixture of barley, oats, vetch and crimson clover. This mixture has proved itself as a source of good hay. Mr. White figures that he is getting from 1 1-4 to 1 1-2 tons per acre. Mr. J. L. Bracknell, Mr. S. O Bouknight and Mr. J. M. Hem- minger report good stands of se- recia. Usually serecia does no 4 show very good growth the firs j •/ear, but these three plantings are, exceptionally good. | Mr. J. L. Bracknell is seeding a- j bout 5 acres to the new improve? sudan grasss to be used for sup plementary grazing. He is also applying 18 per cent superphos phate at a rate of 400 to 500 pounds per acre on the same a- rea. The most successful cattle farmers use both summer and win ter grazing systems. Mow the objectionable weeds from your pasture and give the grass a fair chance to grow. 44 in WATCH ON THE RHINE '****$ Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS ?\ and LATEST NEWS EVENTS t H M !: ADMISSION: Adults, 30 cents; Children up to 12, J2 cents; Children 12 to 15, 18 cents, including tax. Rummage Sale Saturday, June 3rd The Wesleyan Service Guild oi the McCormick Methodist wChurch is sponsoring a rummage sale at the Harmon Store building Satur day afternoon, June 3rd, 1944. The proceeds will go towards painting and furnishing the Sunday school rooms. agement. But their method of trying to force a decision on the eve of our invasion has undoubt edly destroyed any public sympa thy there may have been for thier stand. / - — - • — - • Petit jurors drawn for the June term of court for McCormick County sch/eduled to begin at 10 o’clock a. m. Monday, June 12th, are given as follows: R. M. Brock, R. M. Edwards, J. C. Butler, W. E. Crawford, W. T. Self, J. L. Freeland, J. W. Britt, G. E. Campbell, C. L. Freeland, J. W. Christian, Herbert Wideman, G. C. White, H. D. Wideman, T. J. Sibert, Jr., W. A. Langley, J. W. Corley, W. P. Parks, Jr., T. L. Britt, B. S. Culbreath, W. L. Dansby, L. W. Ridlehoover, J. W. Robertson, Hyman Drucker, J. E. W. Banks, W. C. Brown, M. L. Gibert, T. D. Davis, J. W. Dorn, Lee Price, C. M. Finley, P. J. Dowtin, W. W. M. Lindley, H. N. Coleman, E. Hanvey, E. R. White, G. V- Shrine. X •4 Asbury Church The pastor will preach at the regular service June 4, at 11:30 a. m. On Sunday, June 18, Rev. E. R. Mason, Superintendent of the Greenwood District, will preach at 11:30 a. m., and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be admin istered. After dinner on the grounds, there will be a baptismal and song service. A cordial welcome to all who at tend. Many friends are hoping for her recovery. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Ham mond and Miss Jean Smith were with her part of the time, also her sisters and other relatives. Mr. Gentry, Supt. of Calhoun Falls High, highly commended Mr. John McAllister on his record for punctuality and attendance for the 9 years of school life and had to go nine miles. We heartily congratulate him. X Mrs. Bill Bracknell Presents Class Of Piano Students In Recital Mrs. Bill Bracknell . presented her class of piano students in re cital at her home in Plum Branch recently. A varied program of solo and ensemble numbers was rendered for the parents and friends present. Following the program Mrs Bracknell served pound cake and block cream. Punch was served rom a beautifully appointed able. Sweet peas were used in profusion throughout the receiv ing rooms. The following young people ook part: Betty , Claire Banks, John Luther Bracknell, Blise Langley, Mary Allene Wells, Rose - Marie Creswell, Robert Strother, Gladys Winn, Louise Rice, Johnel and Janet Caudle. X best cotton in the county. It can be seen just after passing through Willington on the road to Mt. Car mel. Well, through the untiring ef forts of Miss Mrytle Ruth Deasou we have already unloaded 44 car* of Lime. Most of us agree that it came at a busy time, but it’s oyer now, and most of us are glad we have our much needed lime. The kudzu and sericea in many Of our fields are beginning to grow off fairly well. JPlant pearl millet, 30-40 pounds jper acre any time up to July 1. Much good grazing or hay can be £dded through this crop. X , Modoc News Thanks For Response To Poppy Sale We wish to thank the people for responding so graciously to the Poppy Sale last Saturday. Ap proximately $56.00 has been re ported to date and this is the largest amount ever realized lo cally from the poppy sale. Miss Willie Young, Chairman, Mrs. Mildred Nave, Co-Chairman. Miss Lucy Bussey spent the past week with relatives ajid friends |a Augusta. Mr. Charley Bussey from Charleston is speeding the week here with homefolks. Mrs. G. E. Dukes and daughter. Miss Hazel Dukes, were business visitors to Augusta on Tuesday of this week. Miss Marie Bussey was the guest on Tuesday night to Missear Rosalie and Lucy Bussey. Miss Blanche McDaniel spent he past week with her parents^ Mr. and Mrs. W. McDaniel. Mrs. Bert Gonto, Jr., has re turned to her home in Wilming- on, N. C., after spending some ime here and in Augusta. Miss Hazel Dukes has joined he Army Nurses Corps, and will '»egin her basic training June 1st. Misses Nell Bussey and EtoQe ^l 0 m were business visitors in Greenwood last Thursday. v Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bailey, Mrs. lubert Moore, Vivian Bailey and Toward Bailey visited in the .ome cf Mr. and Mrs. W. Mc Daniel Sunday afternon. Mrs. Richard Key and little son ? rom Columbia are visiting Mr*. Mattie Key this week. X Joint Bible School At Plum Branch A joint Vacation Bible School will begin Monday, June 5, at Plum Branch with Baptist and Methodist Churches of that com munity cooperating. Children be tween the ages of 4 and 17 are eligible to attend. Lewis M. Kirkland, J. Claude Evans, Pastors. X “Every tree that beareth not good fruit” may need spraying, mat cutting down.