McCormick messenger. (McCormick, S.C.) 1902-current, February 15, 1945, Image 1
TRUE TO OURSELTES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD.
Forty-Third Year
Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1945
Washington, D. C. (NWNS>.—The
“Second Bill of Rights, ,r which is
r the name of the New Deal** fourth-
term program, is in for tough
sledding. For the recent congres
sional action on the appointment o
Henry Wallace as secretary of com
nierce made it obvious that home
front social programs will probably
be dictated by a conservative con
gress rather than a liberal admin
istration.
The final road which our country
will travel during the next few years
is taking shape gradually. The out-
, line is not yet entirely clear, but it
, i* evident that congress will not
, support the great social expansion
: program for which Mr. WaUace is
. working.
By defeating the George bill, di-
. vorc'ing the Reconstruction Finance
corporation from the department of
commerce, congress echoed a re
sounding “No** to the proposal that
Mr. Wallace be permitted to use
the billions of dollars of RFC .funds
to carry out his program. Having
stripped the department of com
merce of control over the vast RFC
funds, the next step will be to vote
on whether to give Mr. Wallace the
remaining responsibilities of the de
partment of commerce. If congress
approves this appointment it will
indicate a middle-of-the-road course
for the future. If congress should
vote against Mr. Wallace, it is apt
to be the death blow to the New
Deal philosophy.
The President can still count on
a good deal of support on war
measures but it looks as though
he will run into insurmountable ob
stacles in putting over many of his
plans for our domestic economy. It
was interesting to note that the
house approved the National Serv
ice act, urged by the President, on
the same day that the senate passed
the George bilL One was a war bill
and the other a domestic measure.
It is also interesting to note that
both of these bills were passed de
spite the opposition of organized la
bor. This would indicate, most
analysts agree, that labor is losing
some of its power over congress
and that labor control measures,
which were most always nipped in
the bud during the last session, may
make more progress this year.
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Under the terms of the National
Service act any man between the
ages of 18 and 45 can be drafted
into war work. The handling of
this draft would be by the local>
selective service boards which
would be given definite regulations
on eligibility. It would not be nec
essary for these boards to take any
action unless men were needed. It
is expected that men would be tak
en according to the essentiality of
their'jobs and in most cases they
would probably be permitted to
seek war jobs voluntarily before
being assigned to a job. The meas
ure may undergo considerable revi
sion in the senate.
While the nation was following
the fight over the Wallace appoint
ment, an effort toward medical
care for all, which is one of the
chief parts of the Wallace program,
was being sought from another de
partment. Dr. Thomas Parran,
U. S. surgeon general, issued a re
port for, the United States Public
Health service, in which he out
lined a gigantic program for a net
work of hospitals and medical cen
ters which would assure proper
medical service to everyone in the
country. Dr. Parran cited compar
ative figures on the rejectees in the
First and Second World wars to
show that public health was mak
ing little progress. He blamed this
situation on maldistribution of hos
pitals, physicians and medical serv- ,
ces.
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Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Sr.,
Claimed By Death
Mrs. Clara Robinson Harmon,
widow of the late John Belton
Harmon who was one of McCor
mick’s leading merchants and bus
iness men, died at her home here
Monday morning at 8 o’clock af
ter being in declining health for
one year.
Funeral services were conducted
at the , McCormick , Methodist
Church Tuesday afternoon at 3
o’clock by her pastor, the Rev. M.
13. Boozer, assisted by Dr. S. W.
Reid, pastor of Pressly Memorial A.
R. P. Church, and the Rev. L. K.
Simpson, paster of the McCormick
Baptist Church. Burial followed
at McCormick cemetery.
Pallbearers were H. G. Sanders,
G. J. Sanders, Hugh C. Brown, Paul
R. Brown, H. R. Deason, Jr., and
C. H. Iluguley.
Mrs. Harmon was the daughter
of the la e Robert J. and Frances
Cook Robinson, pioneers of McCor
mick County. She was a graduate
of Williamston Female College and
a devoted member of the McCor
mick Methodist Church taking
part in all religious and civic ac
tivities of the community as long
as her health permitted.
She is survived by two sons, W.
Mark Harmon and J. B.,Harmon,
both of McCormick; two grand
sons, J. Belton Harmon of McCor
mick, and Pfc. Wistar Harmon
serving with the armed forces ov
erseas; one brother, J. E. Robin
son of Atlanta, Ga.; and two sis
ters, Mrs. J. C. Brown and Mrs. H.
R. Deason, both of McCormick.
J. S. Strom, funeral director, in
charge.
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Parent-Son Royal
Ambassador Banquet
Call For 20,000
Women For WAC
Army General
Hospital Companies
Capt. J. N. Talbert
Reported Slightly
Wounded In Aetion
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Talbert
" j was notified by the War Depart-
Mrs. Mildred L. Nave, Unit Pres- ment Wednesday of last week that
dent, of the American Legion her husband, Capt. John Nixon
Auxiliary, has received a letter: Talbert, was slightly wounded in
from the State Civilian Advisory
Committee for WAC Recruiting in
South Carolina, and asks that the
Messenger publish it in part,
which is as follows:
Dear Friends of our South Caro
lina Heroes:
General Marshall has issued a
call for 20,000 women for WAC
Army General Hospital Companies
action overseas on January 26th.
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- McCormick School
News
This week we have three special
days to remember. February 12
is the birthday of Abraham Lin-
This need is great, for our wound- coln - February 14 is Saint Valen-
ed heroes are being returned to tines Day, and February 16 has
our hospitals at the rate of 30,000
per month. South Carolina’s quo-
a in this call is for sixty women.
Our women will serve their own
husbands, brothers, and sons, if
they request same. This call comes
been set aside as The World Day
of Prayer. Let us observe this Day
of Prayer for World Peace.
Chapel
“He who never does more than
what he is paid to do will never
in addition to the special call for be P aid for mor e than what
nurse recruitment.
does.” Last week, Rev.
he
L. K.
There is a need for women with : Sim PSon brought a very helpful
no professional training but who chapel message on this subject. We
possess a genuine and sincere in- think it well worth one’s time to
.erest in hospital service. The kind try to live by this motto. We look
of help that our heroes need is the forward to having Mr. Simpson
Velp that any intelligent, healthy, vis it us.
and earnest women can give. We j Items Of Interest
want women of the very highest; Mrs. Krema B. Faulkner was sick
caliber for they will work closely Monday. We miss her, and hope
with the nurses and the doctors. that she can return to school soon.
Number 37
“FARM BUREAU”
All the eotn*fctes in South Caro
lina have a Farm Bureau organi
zation with the exception of three,
and we are one of the three. On
Monday, February 26th, 1945, at
10:30 a. m. in the court house, all
white farmers interested in hear
ing a discussion on the “Farm Bu
reau” are asked to meet. At this
time a state representative will b ;
present, and, if it is the will of the
crowd, a “Farm Bureau” will be
organized.
This farm organization is doing
things for agriculture. Come. Be
on time. ,
Committee:
Y. E. Seigler, Chairman,
W. 3. Britt,
W. E. Robinson.
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The Baptist
Radio Hour
Trained women also are needed
John Wise, of the U. S. Navy,
for Medical Technicians, Surgical was a visitor in our school
Technicians, Stenographers, 'Jlerks-
general, and Clerks-typist.
The qualifications for women
serving are:
One of the most delightful af
fairs held here this season was
the Parent-Son Royal Ambassa
dor Banquet at the community
house here last Thursday night.
I The long tables, beautifully ap
pointed in the R. A. colors, blue,
gold and white, were circled be
fore the large log fire and three
courses were served by some of
the ladies of the W. M. S. and
members of the~Y. W. A.
Following one verse of “Blest Be
The Tie”, invocation was said by
the pastor, Rev. L. K. Simpson.
Ambassador-in-chief, Claude H.
Huguley, Jr., was master of cere-
I monies. Bobby Sanders gave a
toast to the daddies and Charles
Simpson gave the toast to
1. An interest in and ^ desire to
be of help to our wounded,
week.
Helen Fooshe, Washington, D. C.,
was another visitor in the school.
Seventh Grade Compositions
On the last six weeks English
test, the seventh graders had to
2. Within the age limits of 20 to J write a paragraph on a subject of
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3. Two years of high school or
its equivalent,
4. No children under 14,
5. To be able to pass the physi
cal examination.
Our South Carolina girls will be
organized in platoons of fifteen
each and will receive training as
a Unit. Will you and your organ
ization help us find these girls?”
Mrs. Nave asks those interest
ed to get in touch with her so that
she can make an appointment for
them.
MONDAY and TUESDAY
February 19th and 20th, 7:15 P* M. and 9:15 P. M.
PHIL BAKER PHIL SILVERS
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LATEST NEWS EVENTS
the
mothers^ George W. Bonnette, Jr.,
gave a toast to the pastor, Rev. L.
K. Simpson. Tommie McAbee re
cited “When You Were a Boy”.
Special guests recognized were
Mrs. G. C. Patterson, W. M. U.
President; Mrs. L. K. Simpson,
Young Peoples Director of W. M.
J.; Mrs. W. M. Strom and Mrs. J.
Bradley, Circle Leaders; Mrs
R. Strom and Mrs. J. F. Buz-
ardt, R. A. Counselors; Mr. J. F.
Uuzhardt, B. T. U. Director; Mr
vV. H. Weldon, Superintendent of
Schools and Scout Master; Mr. W.
V. Smith, Assistant Scout Master
and past master.
The guest speaker was the Rev.
A. T. Green, Jr., S. C. Director o>
Royal Ambassadors. His message
was inspiring and he explained the
purpose and work of Royal Am
bassadors. Following his talk he
directed games.
Music was furnished by Mrs. D.
C. Talbert, pianist. R. A. songs
printed in the attractive programs
were sung while the ladies served.
Mt. Carmel News
Mrs. Arch Andrews recently re
ceived a letter from her brother’s
widow, Mrs. Arthur Boyd, telling
her of the recent death of her
brother in law which occurred at
the hospital in Brunswick recently.
Mr. Leroy D. Opdenbrow was 52
years of age and had been a res
ident of Brunswick about 12 years
and was highly esteemed in every
way. Some time ago he was mar
ried to Miss Lillie Schoepel, whe
survives, also one son, Mr. Bruce
their own choice. As only a short
time was allotted for this, we
think they did well with their
compositions and thought. Here
are two examples:
School
We go to school to learn and to
train ourselves for our-life. Some
day we will be called to fill the
duties of our state and if we do
not have an education we will not
be prepared. In early days peo
ple did not have schools like we
have today and every boy and gir
should go to school without a fuss
If you get a good education now,
you will be proud of it later in
life.
Frances Anne Dansby.
Cooking Out-Of-Doors
Cooking out-of-doors is the
greatest of fun. It is fun to watch
the fire hum until there are plen
ty of hot coals on which to cook.
The smell of the food in the open
air is delightful. If you want to
really have a good time, just plan
an outdoor meal with some friends.
Anne Sanders.
Students Opinions About Youth
Center:
The youth of McCormick now
have something to look forward to
Friday nights. Youth Centers op-
The Baptist Radio Hour is in'
its fifth year and is fast becoming
an institution in the life of Amer
ica. The. programs are deeply spir
itual. and uplifting. They are de
signed to deepen the spiritual life
in the land. The number of lis
teners increases each year.
The speaker fer next Sunday
morning at 8:30 will be Dr. C. Roy
AngeU. His subject will be “Is It
Nothing To You?” Hear this great
last P rea cher of the gospel on this most
timely subject. I am confident a
spiritual blessing awaits every one
who will hear this program next
Sunday morning, February 18.
This radio service will put one in
a fine frame of mind to enjoy and
benefit from the service of worship
in the house of God.
More and more America must
turn to spiritual things if she is to
be saved. Certain sinister and evil
influences are threatening the
very life of our nation. These
deadly forces can only be over
come through Christ. Christian
people must* be ever alert and
faithful to their churches and the
cause of our blessed Lord. It is
still “Christ or chaos for the
world.” -
Yours for a better world,
L. K. Simpson.
Opdenbrow, of Bridgeport, Conn. (
and a brother of Valdosta and four | erate in many parts of the coun-
irandchildren. j try and operate well.
Mrs. W. B. Sharp and Miss Jua-
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ADMISSION: Adults, 30 cents; Children up to 12,
12 cents; Children 12 to 15, 18 cents, including tax.
Birthday Party
Miss Johnel Caudle, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Caudle, cele
brated her 14th birthday with a
I most delightful party at their
home here Monday night of last
week, carrying out the Valentine
I motif.
Games were directed by Mrs.
nita Curtis were visitors in Cal
houn Falls recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Workman and lit
tle sons, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Scott of Greenwood were pleasant
guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott
a recent Sunday.
Messrs. Mervyn Wells and Ben
Harling of Atlanta were week end
visitors here. They were called
here by the death of their cousin,
Mr. Perrin Wells, of Greenville,
which occurred last Friday, and
the burial was here in the Mt. Car
mel cemetery Monday afternoon
at 4 ^’clock. His pastor from
Greenville conducted the services.
Among others present of the fam
ily from other towns were Mrs.
Cowart Plowden, Manning, Mr.
Floyd Wells, Columbia, Mr. Thomas
Wells, Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Wells and daughter,
Mr. Gerald Wells, Mr
The youth
see that it
We appreciat;
of McCormick will
works well here,
the Youth Center.
Bobby Dukes.
The Youth Renter is a gooc
Grow Live-At>Home
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Food And Save It
Point 7 of 10-Point Food and Feed
Program is Fundamental
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place for young people to go.
Young people can go there and
have all kinds of fun.
Lonnie Shrine.
I think the Youth Center is a
good place to go for clean, whole
some recreation.
Edwin Rice.
We look forward to Friday to go
to the Youth Center. We should
have had one a long time ago.
George Bonnette.
Grammar School News
The boys’ and girls’ 4-H club
held their regular meetings at the
grammar school Thursday. Miss
Matilda Bell was in charge of the
girls and Mr. ✓ Bonnette was in
Greenville,! charge of the boys,
and Mrs. The fifth grade had a half hol-
Newton Harling, of Greenville. We ia ay Friday for making the larg-
extend to all the bereaved relatives gst contribution toward the
the heartfelt sympathy of the town
Caudle, Mrs. J. W.’ Bracknell and and community.
“March of Dimes.’
Clemson, Feb. 10. — For many
famiUes, perhaps fot most fatm
families, point No. 7 of the 10-
Point Food and Feed Program for
1945 is the most fundamental and
most important of the 10 points.
Extension Director D. W. Watkins
said here today.
“This point No. 7 says — ‘Pro
duce adequate gardens, poultry,
eggs, meat, and milk for evsry
farm family and conserve for
home use’. That in a nutshell is
he live-at-home or better farm
living program which the Exten
sion Service has been encouraging
and promoting for many years,”
Director Watkins added.
Regarding this point on better
farm living the 10-Point Program
outline says:
“Recent developments in the
world food situation, with tighten
ing rationing regulations, again
place Victory gardens in a No. 1
position in our 1945 war food pro
gram. A complete food budget for
a family of five will require: 1 1-2
to 2 gallons of milk daily, three
hogs to butcher, 25 laying hens,
100 baby chicks yearly, and a suf
ficient acreage of garden, fruits,
and grain to supply the family
needs. Part of the pork may well
be replaced with beef. Much of
the lean beef and pork should be
canned to be available for use as
needed through the year.
“Food and feed made and not
saved is food and feed lost. Cure,
The Grammar School Glee Club can, dry, and preserve. Prepare
Miss Janet Caudle, after which Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott spent has been organized under the di- storage space such as cribs, gran-
sandwiches and cookies were Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. rection of Mrs. Boozer and
served with hot chocolate. w. A. Scott. Rice
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Mrs. aries, silos, curing houses, cellars,
pantries, smoke houses.”