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»; ** '■•A'* TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Third Year Established June 5> 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1944 Number 6 n ! 11 Washington, D. C., July 10.— (NWNS) — “If President Roose velt should decide not to run, who could the Democrats choose who would have a chance of beating Dewey?” That question has been bandied about here ever since the Republican invention and there seems to be no satisfkctory an swer. You hepr names mentioned like Barkley, Wallace, McNutt and other members of the present ad ministration—but it is the general opinion that any of these men would be considered second string players on the New Deal team and ~ that the' coming tussel with the revived Republican team could not be won without the star in on ev ery play. So it appears as if the Demo crats—even the anti-New Deal Democrats — will again “draft” President Roosevelt as the one man who has a chance of saving their party from defeat. Talk of a third party, to include the Dem ocrats who oppose the New Deal and the Republicans who can’t get enthused about Governor Dewey, is often heard but is not taken too seriously. Most political analysts here are being very cautious about pre dicting results of the coming elec tion, most of them feeling that it will-be decided by what happens and what is said during the next few months. When Governor Dewey has revealed more clearly his stand on international prob lems, and has giveh his recom- .mendations for preventing unem ployment, It will be a lot easier to •measure how much public backing he v wlll have, die political strate gist, who has been through many Campaigns and made many ac curate predictions, believes that Dewey’s best chance rests on naming his cabinet ahead of time —and naming a cabinet of men who are respected by the whole nation. (He was referring to the statement which Mr. Dewey made in his acceptance speech when he said his cabinet would be com posed of the - ablest men and women to be found in America.) Except for the intense interest in the coming political battle there has not been much activity in Washington since congress be gan its recess. But many of the government war agencies are busy trying to figure out how to re verse the obvious home front de cline in war activity. The need for some immediate action was made clear by General Marshall Admiral King and General Arnold who, after visiting Normandy made a report to the President warning him against the overop timistic state of mind which ex isted in this country. Denouncing “desertion on the home front” the chiefs of staff said: “The recent favorable course of the fighting seems to have per suaded some people that the war is as good as won, and that ac cordingly they can throw up their war jobs and go back to civilian life. No doubt most of the men at theiront would also like easier and better paid peacetime jobs; but they are sticking to the jobs they have now. “There is still a tough fight a- head of us. Anyone can see that desertions on the fighting fronts would protract the war and re duce our prospects of victory. De sertions on the home front would tend to the same result. The war is not yet won; it will be won the sooner if everybody in war work sticks to his job till complete vic tory has been attained.” At the same time that this McCORMtCK, S. G FRIDAY onJ SATURDAY JULY 14th and 15th, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ALBERT DEKKER _ CLAIRE TREVOR in “THE WOMAN OF THE TOWN” / Also CHAPTER 11 “ADVENTURES OF THE FLYING CADETS and • SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 24c, 19 MONDAY and TUESDAY JULY 17th and 18th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:30 P. M. CARY GRANT _ JOHN GARFIELD James H. Felrcival I Claimed By Death James H. Percival, 48, mayor of Parksville and merchant there for the past 17 years, died at Itis home there Monday at 3 a. m. following two weeks’ confinement to his bed and several months of declining health. Funeral services were conducted from the Parks ville Baptist Church Tuesday af ternoon at 4 o’clock with his pas tor, the Rev. L. M. Kirkland, in charge, assisted by the Rev. L. K. Simpson of McCormick. Inter ment followed in the Parksville cemetery with the following ac tive pallbearers: T. R. Blackwell, W. B. Adams, Joe Perry Brown, B. D. Cain, Sr., Albert Wood and Fred L. Bass. He was the son of the late Jesse Dinacin and Carrie Rose Percival of Columbia. He was a World War I veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy. He was a deacon in the Parksville Baptist Church, superintehdent of the Sunday school and active in every movement for the progress of his community. Surviving are his wife, the for mer Miss Delia Parks, and four children, James H., Jr., Spencer, Sarah and Delia, all of Parksville; one brother, D. D. Percival, Co lumbia; two sisters, Miss Etta Per cival, Columbia, Mrs. George Ben- net, Columbia; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Jeanette Percival Caruso, New York. J. S. Strom, funeral- director, in charge. X Farm News (By G. W. Bonnette, County Agent) in 66 DESTINATION, TOKYO Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS and LATEST NEWS EVENTS 99 van. ADMISSION: Adults, 30 cents; Children up to 12, 12 cents; Children 12 to 15, 18 cents, including tax. The extended dry weather is causing much concern over old com. Cotton is beginning to need water in most every community in our county. During this dry weather, cattle should be changed from pasture to pasture in order to avoid over- grazing, consequently damaging our sod in our improved pastures. The cannery is open to the public and is now located at the high school here in McCormick. Miss Rucker, our new home eco nomics teacer, will assist Mr. Dorn in the operation of the cannery. Make your appointment ahead, so that the crowd can be accommo dated. Plant late vegetables. Keep a calf to can. Dry all vegetables and fruits possible. Food will help win the war and write the peace. Scatter lime when your labor can be spared from the crop. Some of you really have a big job ahead, as this lime must be scat tered by November 30. If you want any superphosphate or winter peas through the A. A A. you should give us your order by Saturday, July 15. Don’t for get this. • If you have a tractor and disc tiller you should build your own terraces and some for your neigh bors, as the Gov. is paying $1.00 per 100 ft., which is a fair price. We will help you get the lines run, so don’t stand back on ac count of this. See me or some one in our office at once and make a few extra dollars and help th^ land also. William T. Self Claimed By Death William T. Self, aged 62, mer chant and farmer of Parksville, died suddenly Monday night at 9:30 while talking with the fam ily group after the evening meal. Funeral services were conducted from the Parksville Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock with his pastor, Dr. S. W Reid, of McCormick, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dewis M. Kirkland, of Plum Branch, and Dr. J. P. Pressley of Due West. Interment followed in the Parks ville cemetery. Active pallbearers were A. C. Bradshaw, W. E. Prince, Fred Bass, J. P. Brunson, D. M. Black- well and T. R. Blackwell. The honorary escort consisted of the deacons of the Pressley Memorial A. R. P. Church, and W. F. Wilkins, C. W. Robertson, Cleveland Stone, W. N. Edmunds and W. P. Parks. He was the son of the late John M. and Margaret Robertson Self of this section where he had spent his‘ entire life. He was a deacon in the Pressly Memorial A. R. P. Church of McCormick, a member of the Woodmen of the World, and one of the communi ty’s most highly-esteemed * citi zens. Surviving are his wife, the for mer Miss Sue Dathan, of Blackstock; four children, W. M. Self and Mrs. J. F. Wood, Parks ville, Mrs. D. E. Eckard, Ardmore, Okla., and Corporal Gary B. Self of Fort Bragg, N. C.; three grand children, Mid Self, Gary Self and Susan Wood; a sister, Mrs. Kate Robertson; a half brother, J. D. Self, both of McCormick; and a brother, H. M. Self, Plum Branch. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. X McCormick County Goes Over Top In Fifth War Loan Drive There is a feeling of genuine pride among McCormick County citizens in going over the top in the 5th War Doan Drive just end ed. The county’s quota was $103,- 000, and $171,000 has been reach ed with the purchase of Series E, F and G to count in this drive until July 31st. This is the fifth drive, and the fifth time the County Chair man, G. J. Sanders, has led McCormick to exceed her quota. This spirit of patriotism in realizing that there is a big job to be done and that we must not be found lagging, in some measure will show our boys that we too are in the fight with them. Det us continue to buy bonds with every available dollar, and thus prove our willingness to “back the attack” and our foresight in the economic welfare of our country after the war is over. Many agree that the toughest fighting is ahead of us. We cannot af ford to slack up in furnishing the weapons and supplies for those who are to do it. Keep on buying bonds! X Service At Buffalo 1st Church Bapti Dr. W. W. Sibert, Of Sumter, Dies Dr. W. W. Sibert, beloved drug gist of Sumter, died at his home there late Friday afternoon, after a long illness. He was born in Abbeville County, the son of the late George M. Sibert and Mar garet Dyon Sibert of McCormick. He left his home at the age of seventeen to enter the drug busi ness in Tennessee. He went from there to Sumter about 45 years ago and opened Sibert’s Drug Store, which he has operated suc cessfully. He was an outstanding business man, having connection with a large number of business enter prises in Sumter and was widely known in the drug business. was on the board of directors of the Natinoal Bank of South Caro lina. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bennie Brown Sibert; two broth ers, T. J. Sibert and John L. Sibert, of McCormick; five sisters. Mrs. Addie S. Ralls of San An tonio, Texas, Mrs. Geo. E. Holland of Ninety Six, Mrs. J. Z. ^Sexton Dangley, Wash., Mrs. Deon S Traylor and Mrs. G. C. Patterson, of McCormick, and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 6 o’clock a f Sumter Cemetery. Dr. W. G Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducted the services. Rural Life Sundav At Republican Methodist Church statement was issued, the War Production board made its monthly report for May showing that production was below sched ule for aircraft, ammunition, mo tor vehicles, and communications and electronic equipment. The WPB report said: “The greatest task of the months ahead will be to combat the assumption that the war production job is now practically completed.” Mr. B. W. Crouch, Soil Conser vator of McCormick County, will be the speaker next Sunday af ternoon at Republican Methodist Church in observance of Rural Dife Sunday. Mr. Crouch wr! speak on the subject: “The Soil Is Our Heritage”. The speaker is well known in McCormick County and has identified himself with many civic and religious enter prises for the good of the county. He is a member of McCormick Methodist Church. Announcement is made that there will be Sunday school at Buffalo Baptist Church next Sun day morning at 11:00 o’clock and preaching by the pastor, Rev. D. M. Kirkland, immediately after ward. . Revival services will start there at 8:45 Monday evening and con tinue through Friday evening with preaching by the pastor each evening at that hour. X Revival Schedules for Plum Branch, Repub lican, And McCor mick Methodist Churches The summer revival services for the McCormick Methodist Charge have been arranged on the fol lowing schedule: x Republican Methodist Church will begin its revival the fourth Sunday night in August (August 23) with the Rev. Curtis O. Bell of Dayrens as guest preacher. Preaching will be held each eve- rlro 1 thereafter through Friday nightv Plum Branch Methodist Church will have as guest minister Rev. E. Wannamaker Hardin, pastor of the Clemson College Methodist Church. Services will begin the fifth Sunday evening in August (August 30) and Candidates For Con- . gress To Speak Here Candidates for Congress for the Third Congressional District' will speak at McCormick County court house beginning at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, July 19th. The candi dates for county officers will speak Friday morning, July 14tK at the court house, beginning at 11:00 o’clock. J. Fred Buzhardt, > County Chairman. A McCormick County Council Receives Award McCormick County Council of Farm Women was placed in Hie Red Ribbon group for the splen did council work done during 1943-44. This award was made bjr Mrs. Dandrum Sellars, First Vice President, and Miss Donny I. Dandrum, State Home Demonstra tion Agent, at the State Council Meeting held at Camp Dong, July 5-7. Those attending the State meeting from McCormick County were: Mrs. B. E. Gilchrist, Parks ville; Mrs. B. S. Culbreath, Plum Branch; Mrs. Foster Speer, Plum Branch; Mrs. Fred Bass, Parks ville, and Miss Matilda Bell, Col Home Demonstration Agent. , Mrs. C. A. Gilbert was president of the County Council during 1943-44. Young’s H. D. Club Has Regular Monthly Meeting The Young’s H. D. Club held its regualr monthly meeting June 14 in the home of Mrs. Janie Bell Dong. Miss Alma Young, presi dent, presided over the business session. Ten members answered roll call. Miss Bell gave an interesting talk on food storage of perishable foods and staples and preserving eggs for home use. At the close of the meeting a social hour was enjoyed, during which time delightful y refresh ments of ice cream and cake were served. The club adjourned to have a vacation in July. Reporter. Information Will Be Given About Gas Rationed Individuals A uniform policy to make a- vailable to public inquiry the a- mounts of gasoline rations issued by local War Price and Rationing continue each I Boards has been laid down by the evening through Friday. j Office of Price Administration. The tentative date for the Me- The following instructions were- Cormick Methodist revival har sent to local boards: been set at September 3rd con tinuing one week through Sunday night, September 10. The visiting preacher will be Rev. Robert C. Griffith of Gaffney. Further announcements about each of these series of service will be made at a later date. X T. E. L. Class Meets At The Home Of Mrs. C. R. Strom The July meeting of the T. E. D. Class of the Baptist S. S. was held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C. R. Strom with Misses Sallie and Geneva Price, Mrs. R. D. Faulkner, Mrs. J. R. Crawford and Mrs. Effie Dee Furqueron as assistant hostesses. The speaker of the afternoon was the Rev. J. Claude Evans, who brought a most thought-provoking message on John. During the social hour, Mrs. James M. Dorn conducted an art contest and a singing contest. The hostesses served punch and cookies. ‘Tt is the established policy of the Office of Price Administration L o ration gasoline to neighbors within the rules laid down in the * r gulations. That policy requires the weighting of individual need n the light of local conditions. The result is the granting of.' mileage to the individual. “It is entirely proper that with in the limits of administrative feasibility, persons should be en- itled to know the amount of mileage granted to others who are asking for a share in the- gasoline which belongs to alL While it is neither desirable nor- possible to permit indiscriminate access to the boards’s records, the amount of mileage granted should be available upon inquiry. “Therefore, in the case of gaso line rations granted after June 30, 1944, boards are authorized to- given general information on the amount granted.” The policy applies to all types of gasoline rations issued after June 30. Information will be given only as to the amount and delicious type of ration issued to individu— I als. 4- Afl