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4 I "% A/ TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHB ORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Third Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1944 <*% r Number 1 Washington, D. C., June 5.—A -why bother now” attitude toward new war regulations, which seems to be spreading through congress ’as well as among the general pub lic, has caused deep concern a- mong military and war produc tion officials. These officials re alize that with the invasion of Europe only in its first stages and the Japanese war having hardly started, the feeling that we can get by without making any fur ther important changes in the Tumbling of war problems is an extremely dangerous one. If the war news were not so op timistic, and if there were not a presidential election being held this year, there is little doubt that congress would pass strong gasoline this summer, more tires, new products which have not been available since the war be gan, and less rationing of all kinds.' The blame for this attitude is put on, the shoulders of both gov ernment and industry. Spokes men for both have, from time to time, issued statements which in- fcimate thfct We have great over- supphes of many products, that manpower is less of a problem, that the armed forces are getting ah the men they need, that mar ried men over 30 will not now be drafted, and that the threat of inflation is no longer serious. With this attitude having grown up among the people, it is diffi cult for congress to give the con- legislation which would prevent! sideratiori which military leaders such a disgraceful affair as the! insist they should give to such /recent strike of foremen which |legislation as the “war work or caused the loss of thousands of, be drafted” bill which is being de planes on the eve of the invasion, bated by the senate militaiy af- Legislation or new inspection ar-, fairs committee. And congress is ragements would also be approved 1 even finding considerable opposi te prevent the slow-downs, thej tion to such things as continuing waste of manpower and the ex-1 the activities of the Office o travagance which is known to be, Price Administration on nen running rampant in our shipyards present scale. as well as in other war produc tion industries. But the experts say that the v present laissez-faire attitude of congress toward many of these ’ problems, although tied up some what with the election, has a deeper source in that it reflects the attitude of a large portion of the public. They say that studies of public opinion indicate a will ingness on the part of the people to let things slide—an v irritation with new regulations of any kind —and a general belief that from now On conditions on the home front will be relaxed. The public, they say, expects to have more Fifth War Loan Drive Starts On Monday, June 12 Monday, June 12th, the Fifth War Loan Drive will begin in Mc Cormick County. The quota is $103,000. County Chairman G. J. Sanders is asking the same work ers who served so faithfully in the last drive to help put this drive over in the same magnifi cent way- the others have gone over. Surely, since the mighty inva sion is now on no one will have to be coaxed into letting the govern ment use their money to furnish the weapons, implements and supplies needed by our boys in the midst of this awful battle. Let’s respond graciously, gen erously, and immediately! Buy an extra War Bond today! X Notice To All Democrats: With all of congress anxious to end the present session as quickly as possible , it looks now as though, if there are new regula tions to come, most of them won’t be seriously considered until after the election. A number of people throughout the County have asked the ques tion as to whether it was neces sary to enroll this year. EVERY PERSON WHO EXPECTS TO VOTE IN THE JULY OR AUGUST PRIMARIES MUST ENROLL THIS YEAR. At a meeting of the County Ex ecutive Commitee it was decided to nominate a candidate for Pro bate Jtidge and Master to fill the unexpired term of J. Frank Matti- son, beginning January 1st. Having put through the new tax| pled ees for this office must be bill, which puts pay-as-you-go on fiIed ™ or twelve o’clock a practical basis and will end. to Jl ™ ^ h ’ ‘ n “ “ *«» January, the need for any more '$10 00) if more than one R3 ea t candidate offers, or twenty dollars if there is no opposition. majority of people, congress is cx- D-Day Brings McCor mick People to Prayer There wasn’t much talking done Tuesday morning about the inva sion when local citizens awoke to learn that the big battle was on. It was something too near the heart strings of too many mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers and friends of the boys in the midst of it all. Quickly the news circulated that all were asked to assemble at the Baptist Church for prayer at 9:30 a. m. When the appointed hour came, quietly and with serious looks of humility and faith, they gathered—people of all faiths—and all with one accord bowed with humble and contrite hearts to ask God’s bles sings on the efforts being made for the liberation of an oppressed and down-trodden Europe and for divine protection of loved ones. People prayed earnestly, led by the pastor, Rev. L. K. Simpson, who read the 20th Chapter of 2nd Chronicles. Likewise, the people gathered at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening at 8:30. Again, with grim realization of the horrors and hardships being suffered by our boys, the people fervently prayed for God’s help. Prayers for the safety of our boys, for the loved ones back home and for a just and lasting peace were directed by the pastors, Dr. S. W. Reid, will be for all the people of the Rev. L. K. Simpson, and Rev. J. community and countryside. A Vacation Bible School Begins At McCor mick Baptist Church June 12 At 9 A. M. The annual Vacation Bible School of the McCormick Baptist Church will begin next Monday, June 12, and will continue for two weeks. The session will begin each morning at nine o’clock and will continue until eleven-thirty when all will be through. It is hoped that we shall have the full cooperation of all of the parents and boys and girls that this may be made the best school we have had. A most cordial invitation is extended to all of the boys ^md girls to come. The circles of the Woman’s Mis sionary Society will again serve light refreshments during the re cess period as they have done in the past. This fine service on the part of our women is deeply ap preciated. There will be a new feature in connection with our Bible school this year. The pastor is going to preach each night during the sec ond week, June 18-25. These ser vices will be evangelistic in spirit and it is hoped that they may b? made most helpful to all who will come. These special night services Claude Evans. People were asked to continue in the spirit of prayer until com plete victory is won and righteous and enduring peace assured. Fifth War Loan Opens Next Week spiritual revival is our great need right now. Now that the invasion is on, may we give ourselves much to prayer that God will baptize our community with a genuine Holy Spirit revival of the old time religion. It is our prayer that these special night services during the second week of our Bible school will make a contribu tion toward that end. We ask for t rpi * . non toward tnat ena. we asx xor 111 llllS V^OUlltyjthe prayerful cooperation of all of the people in this special revival . .. | It was also decided that the pected to dir^Cu most o le r -* on iy official campaign meeting mainine time before recess to the for MCCormick County will be , many appropriation i ^ ? held at the County Court House will open next week, and McCor-leaeh night- at 8:30, June 18-25. must be approved to continue ! July Hth ■ paying for our war program. On McCOKMICK, S. a FRIDAY a».1 SATURDAY JUNE 9th and 10th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. OLSEN & JOHNSON m 99 “CRAZY HOUSE Also CHAPTER 7 ADVENTURES OF THE FLYING CADETS” and SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 21c It is also called to the attention Jof friends and relatives of men or women in Service or on Defense jobs that such friend or relative may apply to the Club Secretary [or the County Secretary for en- [rollment of such absentee mem ber. All persons are requested to (give the address of men and wom- jpi j en in Service or on Defense jobs to the County Secretary,. J. O. [Patterson, at the earliest possible [date in order that a ballot may be I mailed. J. FRED BUZHARDT, Chairman. | ATTEST: J. O. PATTERSON, Secretary. X Ceiling Prices On Cu cumbers And Snap Mrs. P. W. Cheatham Claimed By Death Mrs. P. W. Cheatham, beloved resident of the Cleora section of Edgefield County,* died at her home there at 9 o’clock last Thurs day morning, following a long ill ness. She was eighty-four years of age on the 10th of last Decem ber. She was a life-long member of Gilgal Baptist Church and was active in religious and civic af fairs in her community. Funeral services were conducted at 4:30 o’clock Friday p. m., the Rev. A. D. Croft officiating. J£rs. Cheatham was the former Clarissa Tallulah Williams, daughter of the late Dr. Caraway Williams and Mrs. Virginia Holloway Wil- ' Hams, both prominent families of Edgefield County. Actiye pallbearers were .Herbert Williams, Winslow Hamilton, In gram Briggs, Ransome Timmer man and Raplh Marshall Wlhn. Honorary pallbearers were Homer Williams, E. B. Williams, Trapp Burton, E. C. Shuford, Evan Morgan, D. D. Brunson and • Albert Reel. JShe is survived by her husband, P. W. Cheatham, one son, C. A. Cheatham, three daughters, Mrs. R. M. Winn, Plum Branch, Mrs. W. T. Strom, McCormick, and Mrs. Frances C. McConnell, of Atlanta, Ga., one brother, Capt. C. H. B. Williams, Greenwood, two sisters, Mrs. Hortense H. Briggs, North Augusta, and Mrs. Pierce Timmer man of Edgefield; twelve grand children and five great-grand children. X Rev. Henry Collins To Preach At Baptist Church Sunday Night The Fifth War Loan campaign effort. The services will- begin „ - - 1 Rev. Henry Collins of Camden, mick County’s war bond organiza-I We hope to make the morning j Q^and tion, headed by Chairman G. J. assembly period during the entire Grand Lodop Aneiont pvpp Sanders, Jr., is making final prep- two weeks as helpful as possible ° arations for the start, and for the land will appreciate the presence sale in this county of at least of as many parents and all others $103,000.00 in bonds. That is the who can come county’s quota for the drive, o- .Those who are going to give pening une . their services to work fa the sev- A statement Monday by L ral departments durihg the two Christie Benet, of Columbia, we eks of the school are as foUows: chairman of the State War Fi-1 . nance Committee, sounded a key-| Be j;“ n . er and CradIe 11011 D «P art note for the campaign. Saying that “the shadow of the great invasion is now falling a- cross our land,” Mr. Benet direct ed attention to what he called the “obligation to buy bonds,” and added. “Let us so conduct ourselves now at home, that when the war is over and our men come back, we can meet them with a clear ment: Mrs. G. J. Sanders, Supt., Mrs. R. H. Talbert, Mrs. Harvey Sanders, Mrs. W. M. Talbert, Mrs. James Keown. Primary Department: Mrs. L. K. Simpson, Supt., Mrs. R. L. Faulkner, Miss Sara Louise Strom, Mrs. Charles Morgan, Jr., Mrs. F. A. Cosey. Masons, will preach at the Bap tist Church here next Sunday night, June 11th, at 8:30 o’clock. The public is invited to hear him. X MONDAY ami TUESDAY JUNE 12th and 13th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. MAUREEN O’HARA _ JOHN GARFIELD in “THE FALLEN SPARROW” ""*1 Also :fpr SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS ’T and LATEST news events conscience, knowing that to the best of our ability each and every | Junior Department: Mrs. C. H. Huguley, Supt., Miss Vivian Jaynes, - Mrs. P. C. Dorn, Jr., Mrs. G. A. Simpson, one of us did our full duty.” Beans For [line! Each da y> Chairman said, is I bringing increased responsibilities # - n the war to p e0 pj e a £ h om9 Cei35nr pn^s on cucumbers anr 1 The part of the United States ADMISSION: Adults, 30 cents; Children up to 12, 12 cents; Children 12 to 15, 18 cents, including tax. ^nan beans for the month of June were announced today by George ’ v . Tomlin. Columbia District Pr^e Executive of OPA. Cucumber prices are set at $3.15 per 48 pound container, f. o. b. Wachula, Florida, up to and in cluding June 15. From June 16 to the end of the month the price price is $2.10 per 48 pound con tainer. Snap bean prices, including wax and pole beans, are $2.70 per 28 pound hamper f. o. b. Pompano, Florida. There is no ceiling on either of these commodities when sold by the grower or country shipper on an f. o. b. South Carolina ship ping point basis. The above prices are .to be. used in computing wholesale receiving point ceilings. The wholesale and retail mark ups which have prevailed in the past still apply to those types of sales. ' Mrs. C. C. Morgan. the war is hourly being enlarged intermediate Department: he said. “In addition to almost daily battles in the Pacific, the growing struggle in Italy and on other fronts, on land and sea and in the air, we have gathered tremen dous armies for what is probably the greatest military movement that has ever .been atempted,” he added. Declaring that no previous war loan campaign was so important as that about to begin, and sp close to what apparently is the decisive and costliest phase of the war. Chairman Benet said: “On the home front we are not called upon to shed blood, nor has the government asked us to give money. We are asked and ex pected to buy bonds to the limit of our ability in order that the endless flow of munitions, food and other supplies go to our fighting forces.” Mr. Benet said that the people of the United States are blessed. “While it is true,” he said, “that Mrs. J. S. Dukes, Supt., Mrs. G. C. Patterson, Mrs. Leon Traylor, Mrs. James Dorn. Mrs. D. C. Talbert will be song leader for the entire school and Mrs. C. C. Morgan will be pianist. May all pray and work that these two weeks will bear much spiritual fruit. Sincerely, L. K. Simpson, Pastor. American Legion Post And Auxiliary Honor Memorial Day ^ o n cyr o p, o most of them there will be little debate, since most congressmen refuse to oppose appropriation j we have lost some of the flower | bills which have a “for war” tag of young manhood on battlefronts ion them. of the average American family has been little changed by the war. We sit down in peace with our loved ones, attend the church of our choice, and take part in the activities of life as we see fit. Therein lie liberty and freedom, two of the most precious posses- iiions for which our men are fighting today. They have an- The Thos. J. Lyon -Post of Am erican Legion and its Auxiliary celebrated Memorial f)ay with a joint meeting at the community house here * Tuesday evening of last week. . “ The Auxiliary president, Mrs. Mildred Nave, was in charge of the program which included: Presentation of and Pledge of Al legiance to the flag, National Anthem, Preamble, Memorial Reading, Mrs. Jack Gable, Vocal Solo, Miss Katherine Smith, Roll Call and Memorial for all deceased veterans, by Adjutant J. Frank Mattison and Mrs. C. H. Work man, Vocal Solo, Miss Dorothy Smith, reading “The Unknown Soldier” by Miss Hal Dowtin. Prayer was followed by Taps. After the program each group held a short business session and then gathered around the piano for singing. Sandwiches and punch were served. “Somehow, for all our ‘you-go- your-way-I’ll-go-mii^e’ traditions, we have shown that we can work together, make improvements, pro duce more food each year, and dis tribute it in such a way that es sential needs, military and civilian, have been and are being met.” — Lee Marshall, director of distribu tion, War Food Administration. X I throughout the world, yet the life t of our ability.” “In spite of all the difficulties so far encountered, I believe that swered the call of their country a large part of the . solution of and are giving their lives for her farm marketing problems will be sake. That same country calls you found in sound cooperation a- and me to do our part here at mong farm people.”—Director D. home by buying bonds to the limit w. Watkins, Clemson Extension Service.