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-r , ■'/% t >• > •*v' .• ' v .5 A j * TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Third Year June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1944 Number 26 WASHINGTON. D. C. (NWNS). —There is strong sentiment, both here end in Washington, calling for • revision of the constitution to end the “lame duck” session of con gress as well as to revise the elec toral college set-up. Even in normal times there has always been considerable criticism of having a short past-election ses sion of the old congress after a new congress has been elected by the people. But in these times of war, when every minute counts in crys- talizing our plans for peace, it seems almost criminal to have action bjr congress postponed for two months by holding this so- called ^lame duck" session. And it is even more objectionable when we consider the fact that, in an elec tion year, not much action can be expected from congress in the three months preceding election. It is improbable that the lame- duck session itself will take any action to make this change,, but it seems quite likely that the new congress, which meets on January 3. will make this change so that such delays in needed legislation can be avoided during future emer gencies. While this change is under con sideration, it is also expected that our whole election set-up will be reviewed and efforts made to mod ernize. it. Although the smaller states will oppose major revisions In the electoral set-up, which gives them an advantage they would lose if a president was elected entirely by the popular vote, even the small er states would probably not oppose an amendment calling for the re quirement that electors must vote for the man whom the majority in their state favor, ytt present there is nothing but tradition to prevent electors from voting for any candi date they prefer. Although there is still some sentiment in favor of a pro- < vision that no president may hold office for more than two terms, most congressmen ques tioned on this subject do not seem to favor taking any action along this line at present. The new congress probably will consider it, but it is the opinion of many that, now that the tradition has been broken, it is up to the people from now on to determine whether they want to keep a man in office for a third term. Some con gressmen, who questioned their constituents on this subject during the recent election, report that it was not nearly as much of an issue in 1944 as it was in 1940. • • • Production of many types of civil ian goods, which had been sched uled to start now, may be called off because of the alarming man power shortages in essential war industries. Thousands of men, it has been reported, are leaving these in dustries in order to get into post war work. If they continue to leave at the present rate, James F. Byrnes, director of war mobiliza tion and reconversion, says he will take “drastic steps” to stop this trend. Meanwhile he is asking the War Production board not to authorize any industrial reconver sion which would attract labor needed by war plants. In critical areas, this could Include most all of the types of products which have been out of production since the war began. “Much of the manpower trouble.” said Mr. Byrnes, “is due to the mistaken belief on the part of some people that the war is about over. While a shortage of material and weapons exists in relatively few programs, it is sufficient, if not speedily overcome, to prolong the war. Two hundred thousand addi tional able-bodied men, willing to do hard work, could break the bot tleneck in the critical programs and shorten the war.” County Bond Drive Now In Second Week -k^-k -k -k /O HOLLmOD THHUE McCORMICK, S. a $£! X?; , t > FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 1st and 2nd, 7:15 P. M. and 9 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. ROY ROGERS DALE EVANS The Sixth War Loan Campaign has progressed into its second week, and with the approach of Christmas, officials were calling for increased buying of bonds in order that McCormick’s quota of $95,000 might be achieved well a- head of the deadline. The county’s organization, head ed by Chairman G. J. Sanders, continued the energetic promotion of sales of war bonds at a time when fighting on Europe and in the Pacific is at a new peak. Gov. Olin D. Johnston, in a statement made in behalf of the campaign, said the drive “is a great challenge to the people of the state.” “Our boys on the fighting fronts again have their eyes on the peo ple at home in this Sixth War Loan Campaign,” the governor said. “This is a great challenge to us. We can meet it by buying our bonds as early and as often as possible in this campaign. Fight ing men from South Carolina are everywhere participating in this war. We have not faUed them in five bond campaigns and we can’t fail them in this one.” After expressing confidence that the state would meet its quota of $49,000,000, the governor said: “Let us all ask ourselves: ‘can’t we buy even more than we did before, and make certain that our state’s part in the campaign will be more than achieved, and our boys a- gain assured of our support?’ Reports going to the headquar ters of the State War Finance Committee in Columbia were to the effect that good progress is being made, but at the commit tee’s offices it was again empha sized that early buying in the campaign would be the best pos sible demonstration to the men an^ women of the armed forces of full support at home. . . x Mt. Carmel News m “SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Also CHAPTER 6 “GREAT ALASKAN MYSTERY” and « SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 24c 59 , MONDAY and TUESDAY December 4th and 5th. 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. WALTER BRENNAN LON McALLISTER in 99 ic3 0 “HOME IN INDIANA (In Technicolor) Also SELECTED S^O^t SUBJECTS end LATEST NEWS EVENTS ADMISSION: Adults, 30 cents; Children un to 12, lip 12 cents; Children 12 to 15, 18 cents, including tax. A Mrs. Ben Fortson and daughter, Mrs. George Cunningham, of Ga. were recent guests of Misses Len- nie and Eliza Covin. Mr. James Boyd of Greenville was a visitor in the home of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Boyd. Mrs. W. B. Sharp was a spend- the-day visitor in Columbia last week. She reported a pleasant trip and plenty of time to shop by going on the early bus. The many friends of Misses Len- nie and Eliza Covin will regret to hear of the recent automobile ac cident in which Dr. George Peel of Anderson sustained serious in juries. A recent letter from Mrs. Peel, (their sister) said he was im proving nicely. Dr. and Mrs. Joe Reeves, son, Clifford, and little daughter, Susan, of Bishopville, spent a pleasant Thanksgiving with Miss es Florence and Susie Patterson. Mrs. Roy Edmunds of Laurens and Miss Elsie Edmunds of Er- skine College spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Ida Black. Mrs. D. L. Bryson and Mrs. T. B. Frazier en joyed the day with them. Rev. and Mrs. McCord were vis itors here Thanksgiving. Rev. Mr. McCord preached the Thanksgiv ing sermon in the A. R. P. Churcn Thanksgiving morning. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Martha Jeane were visitors of 'relatives Sunday. | Mrs. Fife of Atlanta was a guest i of Misses Florence and Susie Pat- | terson several days this week. Some very congenial guests for ' Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McAllister were Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Rhodes and Lt. Mack Rhodes of Augusta, Ga., Miss Betty Pettus of Newark, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sprouse of Abbeville and Mr. Walker of Abbeville. Mr. John McAllister enjoyed a I very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Sprouse at their home i i As- bev.l’. \ He ruurned home Satur- McCormick School News Tests Again This week begins our second six week test period. To those who have tried to do your work well, let’s try harder in the future. Per fect 4>eople do not exist, and we want each person in our schoo7 to try to improve whatever work he or she is trying to do. Try to develop an interest in your work and it will be a pleasure instead of a task. Don’t sit back and feel that you’re doing your best work, for people who don’t improve might become listless. Does your work show improvement? McCormick Graduates In Uniform The Thanksgiving holidays are over and now we begin to look forward to Christmas. Let’s think of our graduates in uniform and bring or send names and date of graduation and addresses of “our” boys and girls in service. We will publish these names and ask friends not to forget that card or letter that would mean so much to a home sick boy. As students let’s try to realize the sacrifices these boys are making for us, and write them a cheerful card. Let’s begin an early campaign in our school to send our cards to those who are fighting, so that we can have a continued peace at Christ mas time. Best Wishes To Rev. Mr. Evans Many of the students came in this morning talking about the possibility of Mr.. Evans going in to the Navy to render his services as a Chaplin. We think he should know the sincerity of the regrets, xor he is a real favorite with the yopung people in his work. We know that, wherever he goes, his work will be well done. Our kind est thoughts and best wishes go with him and his family. The Library The school library belongs to the student body, and it is sup posed to be an asset to any school. One person could never keep a successful library. Let’s eacn ot us try to do something to improve our library. Cooperation is bring ing books back on time, helping to keep the books in place, and aiding in the general appearance of the library will improve the standard of our library. It’s easy to see the things that the other fellow doesn’t do—are you an as set to conditions around you? Teachers Away During Holidays Mrs. Elsie Chandler visited in Columbia. Mrs. Rebecca Boozer spent the holidays at her home in Ninety Six. Miss Helen Bradley visited in Columbia and Ninety Six. Mrs. Sara Talbert and Sara Will visited in Columbia and Newber- ry -‘ ’ Miss Vivian Jaynes visited Westminster. Miss Martha Rucker went Calhoun Falls. American Junior Red Cross Miss Betty Fuller, chairman of the Junior Red Cross Drive, re ports that all classes are mem bers of the organization for the term 1944-45. The Junior Red Cross Drive has been completed at both schools. Again, the boys and girls re sponded splendidly to the call. Beta Club The new members of the Beta | Club were inducted Monday. The program was as follows: Devotional: Dr. Reid, Song: America, Pledge of Beta Club: New mem bers, Project for year: Billie Free land, Beta Song: All members. During the program, the new members received their certifi- ! cates, membership pins. This makes American Legion Auxiliary To Meet Thursday, Dec. 7th The American Legion Auxiliary will meet in the h n rr»e o f Mrs. C. H. Hu gulev. Thursday. December 7th, at 3:30 p. m. Assistant host esses will be Mrs. J. K. White and Mrs. Mildred L. Nave. Every mem ber is urged to be present, as very important business will be trans acted. TXt Farm News (By G. W. Bonnette, County Agent) Buffalo Grange To 0 _ ^ome oy my omce ana give yuuir Meet December 4th order to Mrs. Hitt, and the appli- I have 25,000 pine seedling t> give (free of charge) to farmers ins McCormick County. Each farmer can get from 1,000 —5,000 seedling- Come by my office and give your cation will then be mailed to ther Buffalo Grange will meet Mon-! Extension Forester. This order •lev evening. December 4th, at must be Biven us before December 7:30. For social reasons this meeting is being held one week ■arlier. All members are urged to be present, as this is the time for election of officers. The hour will be in the form of a Christmas party. Church Notice The Sunday school and preach- ! rg hour at Buffalo Baptist Church has been changed for the 1st Sunday in each month and is as fellows: Sunday school at 3 o’clock p. m. and preaching immediately after ward. X 0 Church Notice Mr. B. W. Crouch will be guest preacher at McCormick Methodist Church next Sunday at 12 o’clock noon, and at Republican Metho dist Church Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock. -X- Possibility Of Pris oner Of War Camp For Greenwood in to There is a strong possibility that a Prisoner of War Camp will be set up at Coronaco Air Base. Recently a delegation consisting of P. D. Mazyck, Manager of the Local United States Employment Service, L. O. Barrett of the U- nited States Forest Service, P. M. Garvin, Greenwood County Agent, Chester Wright of the Canal Wood Corporation, J. Fred Buzhardt representing pulpwood and saw mill interests in McCormick, and G. J. Sanders representing Dorn Lumber Company, also, of McCor mick, contacted Colonel Stout, Commanding Officer of the Greenville Air Base, relative to having a portion 'of the Coronaco Air Ease turned over to Prisoners of War. Colonel Stout advised the dele gation he was in sympathy with this project, and would give his ( approval when it is referred to aim. Applications for approxi mately 350 prisoners were for warded to the Area-Labor Man- igcmcnt Committee in Spartan burg where they were approved and have been forwarded through government channels for fina. approval. An Army officer hae inspected the Coronaco Air Base ina has approved it as a Prisoner of War Camp site. If this Prisoner of War Camp is established, it will make available from 300 to 350 Prisoners of War who can be used in cutting pulp- wood, at sawmills, brickyards; al so, cleaning pasture lands anc working on farms. These prison ers are usually worked in group- "if ten with an army guard to 12, 1944. - These trees are furnish ed by the Georgetown Mill of the Southern Craft Division, Cham pion Paper and Fiber Co., and the social Union Bag and Paper Corp. of Sa vannah, Ga. All beef calves that are three or four months old or older, should be wormed. Don’t let them get ex tremely poor and run down before you notice they need this treat ment. Creep feeding should be provid ed for all calves as they will not get anything to eat with the grown cows. Sow White Dutch Clover now for the improvement of the pasture. Five pounds per acre should give a good stand. Treat cattle for lice. I have some “Fyro” lice powders in my office. From the fields now plowed, I judge that McCormick County will plant a very large small grain crop this fall. I have ordered some good seed oats and wheat for many of our farmers. This in crease of small grain crop fits in well with the labor shortage, as row crops require more labor. Mr. J. C. Fleming has a new tractor and is busy putting in his grain crops.. McCormick County is at last get ting some good terraces — better late than never. Modoc News Sgt. and Mrs. Talmage Clem of Camp Croft spent the past week end here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clem. Sgt. T. J. Stone, Jr., from Camp Gordon was a week end visitor here to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stone, Sr. Messrs. E. F. Bussey and Wilbur White made a short visit to Au gusta Monday morning. Mrs. G. E. Dukes spent the week: end among relatives in Augusta. Mr. F. M. Bussey spent Tuesday in Greenwood. Misses Permelia and Etoyle Clem were week end visitors here to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W- S. Clem. X- each group. This will release to several industries workers that are cards andi now critically needed, thpm ’ full If and when this camp is estab- ipledged members of the Nationalised, any fanner who can use as RPt* rinh ■ many as ten workers for thirty ' j or more can file application with Mr. George W. Bonnette, County Agent, and workers needed in the other lines of work, such as sawmill, pulpw'ood, and brickyards, can make application through the United States Employment Serv ice. -X //e/pour wou/ra'ed soMe/s/ U. S. ARMY HOSPITALS NEED 22,000 Woes to serve as Medical Technicians Get full information about medical and technical jobs for Wacs at your nearest U. S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION. KUpmmHTHmt .-‘•wit* W-'? vu y»x