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•1 TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Ftfurth Year Established June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1945 Number 21 McCormick County Workers For Victory Loan Drive County Chairman G. J. Sanders hAs appointed the following pa triotic citizens to assist in the Victory Loan Drive for McCormick County. We have never failed to reach and exceed a bond quota and the same response is antici pated at this time, this being the final loan campaign. E. C. Rice, Plum Branch, Mrs. P. L. Bass, Parksville, Carroll Bussey, Modoc, Jeff Sharpton, Clarks Hill, Mrs. Marie Minarik, Meriwether, Mrs. H. M. Freeland, White Town, % Mrs. Avis Britt, Buffalo-Belle-, vue, Mrs. W. H. McNair, Willington, Mrs. Hunter McKinney, Mt. Car mel, Mrs. Jane Cade, Bordeaux, R. H. Quarles, Sr., Bethany, Mrs. P. J. Dowtin, Dowtin sec tion, J. C. McComb, Bethia section, E. F. Gettys, De la Howe, Mrs. Jack Gable, Youngs sec tion. Publicity Chairman, Mrs. C. H. Huguley, Solicitors for McCormick: Schools, W. H. Weldon, Mrs. Luther Bowick, Mrs. J. Fred Buzhardt, Mrs. P. R. Brown, Mfrs. .James Dorn, itlrs. James R.. Collier, Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Jr., Mrs. W. P. Parks, Jr., Mrs. J. E. Bell, Geo. W. Bonnette. W. S. Mims will supervise the work among the colored people. Plum Branch School News S. C. Highway Dept’s. -Ne* $42,000,000 Road Plan Adopted The state highway department’s 14 commissioners last Thursday set their stamp of approval on the $42,000,000 3-year highway pro gram for South Carolina and a- warded some .contracts. Included in the outlay is the following for McCormick County: McCormick: 17 miles and $418,- 700 for 2.8 miles on route 104 from end of present bituminous surfacing to the Greenwood county line; seven miles on route 283 from Plum Branch to route 433 includ ing 448 feet of bridge; 19.9 miles oh route 821 from route 82 to Bor deaux; and 5.3 miles on route 823 from Mt. Carmel to Abbeville county line. X McCormick Whips Edgefield 18-0 The McCormick Panthers a- venged their recent defeat by North Augusta last Friday even ing by downing # the Edgefield Bulldogs 18-0. The game was played on the local field. McCormick kicked off and Edgefield returned the ball to their 25 yafrd line. Several plays later McCormick took over and started a drive. Dukes ran 30 yards over guard for the first touchdown. In the ^second quarter Rice scored for the Panthers on an off tackle play. Dukes made the final touchdown in this quarter. None of the extra point tries were suc cessful. % No scores were made during the second half. The ball was in Edgefield’s territory the entire time. The line-up for McCormick was: L. E.—Dewey Jennings, L. T.—Tommy Forrester, L. G.—Grover Davis, C.—Malcolm McKinney, R. G.—Bobby Huguley, r. T.—Bill Bosdell, r. E.—Perry Brown, q. B.—Claude Huguley, L. H. B.—Edwin Rice, R. H. B.—Tommy Gable, F. B.—Bobby Dukes. Substitutes—Gary Brown, Buck i of Visitors Dr. Callison and Miss McGrath came to our school last Friday. We were happy to have them eat lunch with us. We appreciate their interest in our school; Other visitors to our school were: Mrs. J. W. Bracknell, Mrs. T. D. Miner, Mrs. Jim Parks. Chapel, Oct. 12th Mrs. Culbreath’s third and fourth grades presented a Hallo we’en chapel program last Friday morning. John Luther Bracknell announced the program. Patricia Jackson read Psalm 23, after which we sang “Into My Heart”. Both classes sang “Hallowe’en Ghost”. Six pupils recited “Hallo we’en Cat”. They were Marion Wall, Bobbie Langley, Josephine Miner, Edward Strother, Mary Ann Winn, and Shirley Wall. Then Mrs. Culbreath told a Hallowe’en story, “Hallowe’en Spook”. Chapel, Oct. 19th The primary grades invited the other grades in to a chapel pro gram Friday. We gave memory verses for our Bible reading, then prayed The Lord’s prayer. We sang “On the Way to School”; “Three Little Kittens”; “Hop, Hop, Hop”; and “Marching”. Margaret White, ' Second Grado. Hallowe’en Poems 5th Grade Hallowe’en All of the children have lots fun. Scaring the folk aHd making them run. Ghosts and goblins and witches, too, Are all out to grab at you. Big black bats chasing spooks a- round. Little black cats all over the ground, , Under thfe door an old witch’s hat Put it on and run like scat! Elise Langley. Hallowe’en It’.s time for Hallowe’en When witches are. gobbling and ghosts are seen; They get after you when you’re in bed. And make your hair stand on your head; The Jack o’lanterns are lit up bright And they are really a pretty sight. Sara Freeland. % October Sunshine I love October sunshine, It makes the flowers grow; So we can pick them for our teacher ’■ And she will like us more! Joe Martin Jackson. Hallowe’en Spooky noises in the dark, Black cats with shining eyes, Ghosts are seen in every park, And witches of great size. Tack o’lanterns are everywhere And bats and owls are seen. Spocky faces in lots of places For this is Hallowe’en! Come on, folk, join the fun For there are peanuts, chewing gum, and pop corn; Bobbing apples too, too. Shouts of laughter all for you. Jean Creswell. X Cannery Notice - Beginning October 29 the can nery will be opened only by ap pointment—for the canning of beef and pork. We urge all patrons who plan to can any meats this winter to notify us so we can group two or more patrons for the same day. It is our desire for the cannery to be of real service and are asking your cooperation in the above. You may notify Mr. Dorn, Miss Rucker, or Mr. Weldon. James T. Miller Claimed By Death « Mt. Carmel, Oct. 23.—The many friends of Mr. James Tremble Miller were grieved to hear of his death on Monday, October 15th, about noon, following a very a- cute attack of pneumonia, which occured Sunday night, with death resulting in a few hours. Mr. Miller was 57 years of age and had been living in Mt. Car mel about 10 years. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Herschel Fife, of Atlanta, Ga., three nephews, Mr. Alex Fife, Avondale Estate, Ga., Chief Yeo man William M. Fife, Washington, D. C., Mr. John C. Miller, Cali fornia; one niece. Miss Dorothy Miller of California. Funeral service was conducted Tuesday afternoon in the A. R. P. Church in Mt. Carmel by Dr. Williams of Atlanta, a former pas ter cf Mr. Miller. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel cemetery by the side of the beloved sister. Miss Lillie Miller, who died a few years ago. X James M. Gibert Claimed By Death Graveside services for James M. Gibert, 50, who died at his home in St. Matthews Sunday afternoon were conducted in old Willington cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. Gibert was a native of Mc Cormick county, son of the late Albert Gibert, prominent Willing ton planter, and Mrs. Helen Mc- Makin Gibert. A graduate of The Citadel, he had been area soil conservationist at St. Matthews for the past three years. Surviving are his wife, the for mer Miss Janie LeRoy of Willing ton; a daughter. Miss Elizabeth Gibert, who teaches at St. Mat thews; one son, Lieutenant James M. Gibert, Jr., of the U. S. Army; one sister, Mrs. J. L. Peurifoy, of Hamilton, Ohio, and a twin brother, John A. Gibert of Cal houn Falls. McCormick School News State Fair Through the cooperation and thoughtfulness of the members of our school board in supplying school buses for transportation, all high school students will be given the opportunity of attend ing the State Fair at Columbia next Friday, October 25th. J. H. A. Elects Officers The Home Economics Class has elected the following officers: President, Lois Edwards; First Vice-President, Katie Bell Willis; Second Vice-President, Margit Holloway; Secretary, Jean Seigler; Treasurer, Faye Bodie; Reporter, Dot Brown. Miss Martha Rucker, Home Ec onomics teacher, was elected ad visor. 4-H Club The Grammar School Boys’ 4-H Club held its regular meeting on October 15 under the direction of Mr. G. W. Bonnette. The following officers were *ected: President, Jimmie Smith, Vice-President, Billy Parker, Secretary, Jimmie Franklin, Reporter, Charlie Sanders. Plans were made for corn be exhibited at the State Fair. After the business was finished we enjoyed a few minutes of rec reation. Charlie Sanders. Beta Club The first meeting of the Beta Club was held in Miss Jaynes’ room. Miss Jaynes was chosen sponsor and the following officers were elected: President, George Bonnette; Vice-President, Richard Culbreath; Secretary and Reporter, Claude Huguley; Treasurer, Gary Brown; Program Chairman, Lois e- to Alverson, Bill Creighton, Buddy McCain and Albert Campbell. Forrester was captain with' Edwards. Claude Huguley calling signals. J We are glad to welcome seven new members: Betty Edmunds, Virginia Smith, Bobby Low Hugu ley, Rebecca Simpson, Dot Brown and Marian Freeland. To be eligible for membership a scholastic average of not less than eighty-five must be main tained throughout the Freshman and Sophomore years. We hope that other students will work for the honor of becoming Beta Club pledges. Cannery Beginning Oct. 29 the cannery will be opened by appointment for the canning of beef and pork. We are asking patrons who plan to can this winter to notify us in order that we can group two or more patrons for the i>ame day. It is our desire for the cannery to be of real service and we are ask ing your cooperation. You may notify Mr. Dorn, Miss Rucker, or Mr. Weldon. Outstanding Citizenship To develop those appreciations and ideals necessary for a com plete understanding of good citi zenship in school and to encour age students to participate freely and spontaneously in the purposes and activities of school which form a basis for more important experiences and worthwhile ac tivities in later life, we have set up the following requirements: 1. Cooperation in all school ac tivities. 2. Integrity. 3. Attitude towards work. 4. Attitude towards faculty. 5. Courteous and considerate to both pupils and teachers. 6. Pride in school. 7. Grade on conduct not less than 90. 8. Grade on each subject must be above 80. Outstanding Citizens fHIRD GRADE— Mary Bouknight, Peggy Bowick, Lena Mae Loveless, Irma Sandifer, Billy Sharpton, Thomas Young. FOURTH GRADE— Dorothy Dillashaw, Kathryn Lott Dorn, Bobby Faulkner, Barbara Maddox, ‘ Harvey Sanders, Jr., Sara Will Talbert. FIFTH GRADE— Joyce Walker, Rose Weldon. SIXTH GRADE— Joan Bonnette, Betty Anne Campbell, Jo Ann Christian, Ray May, Connie McAbee, Betty Ann McNeil, Charlie Sanders, Doris West. SEVENTH GRADE— Betty Edwards. EIGHTH GRADE— Janet Caudle, Anne Sanders, Bill Dukes, Bobby Edmunds, Grover Davis. NINTH GRADE— Christine Fleming, Mary Henderson, Dorothy Anne Newby. TENTH GRADE— Bettie Edmunds, Marion Davis, Bobby L. Huguley, Virginia Smith. ELEVENTH GRADE— Lois Edwards, Claude Huguley, George Bonnette. No students of the first and second grade are placed on this roll the first six weeks. Chapel At the regular Monday chapel exercises, Mr. Boozer spoke to us. His subject was “Choosing Our Associates”, and it was timely and helpful. We are always glad to have Mr. Boozer speak to us. Hallowe’en Carnival The senior class of McCormick is having the Hallowe’en carnival this year. The carnival will be held at the community house on Thursday night, November 1st, at 7:00 o’clock. Some features of the carnival will be bingo, fortune-telling, a fishpond, shooting gallery, and — ^ U VI • 1 m «§ i i v Ear i i i ■ w nm. » A ' Ed. Note: This newspaper has arranged with the Washington Bureau of National Weekly Ser vice, 1616 Eye St. N. W. Washing ton 6, D. C., to answer questions pertaining to servicemen and vet erans. These questions will be answered in this column if ad dressed as above. No replies can be made by mail, but this paper will print answers to all questions received. Q. Must a veteran have had farming experience or knowledge of farming in order to obtain a GI loan guaranty for the purchase of a farm? A. Regulations say that the minimum prerequiste in deter mining that the ability and ex perience of a veteran is such that there is reasonable likelihood that he be able to perform the work which will be required in the kind of a farming operation in which he expects to engage; that his character, industry, training and experience are such that he is likely to perform successfully the various operations and to dis charge the managerial responsibil ities required of him. The a- mount cf actual experience, the regulations say, should bear an appropriate relationship to the magnitude cf the investment. Q. Is a veteran beginning farm ing eligible for readjustment al lowance or unemployment com pensation under the Servicemen’s Readjustment act of 1944? A. He may be under certain con ditions. He should consult the nearest U. S. Employment Service office. Q. What do the letters CBI stand for in reference to overseas service? A. The initials CBI stand for China-Burma-India when used in connection with the Middle East ern area. Q. Can you tell me if the names of dead soldiers are inscribed on the crosses placed as markers on graves of men buried overseas? * A. Temporary, markers for sol diers of our army killed overseas include the name, grade, organi zation and the date and place of death when known. Proper in scriptions on final markers show the full name of the soldier and his grade, organization, date of death and grave number. Q. Is the six months pay, or gratuity pay, received by a wife when her husband is killed in ac tion subject to income tax? A. No. This gratuity pay repre sents a gift by tne United States and is not taxable as income. Q. What are the physical and scholastic requirements for join ing the army air forces to become a pilot? A. No , enlistments in the air corps enlisted reserve of the army are being accepted now. A boy of 17 may enlist in the enlisted re serve corps and remain on inac tive status until eligible for call to active duty within the six month period following his 18th birthday. When he is called, the branch of the army to which he will be assigned will depend upon current needs. many others. Cold drinks and hot dogs will be sold. Come one, come all! We guar antee you a good time. Admission price, 10 cents. Friday Is V-8 Day Friday is V-8 Day. An automotive public that has not seen a neV? car since the war will get the first opportunity to view the 1946 Fords on that day. Every Ford Motor Company dealer will have at least one of the new, improved models on dis play. J. R. Davis, Director of Sales and Advertising, said that the Company long had planned to br first in public display of automo biles. He said it had been hoped that prices of new cars could be an nounced at the time of the pub lic showing, but now it doesn’t ap pear as though a price would be received from OPA by that time. Consequently, dealer deliveries tc the pubic apparently will be de layed. “Ford production is rolling now and if we can go ahead unham pered, we should have hundreds of Fords in every sales area with in a few weeks”, Mr. Davis said. We will continue to seek a price arrangements so persons Who want to buy Fords may do so as soon as possible.” Mt. Carmel News Mrs. W. B. Sharp recently re ceived a cablegram from Europe stating Col. Sharp is quite ill in a hospital overseas. Later a mes sage stated he was better. She is hoping he soon can be brought back to the States to a hospital. Many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horton were visitors in Anderson Monday. Mrs. Gladys Bowyer of Anderson was a recent guest of Mr. »and Mrs. W. A. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. Mae White and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Martha Jeane were visitors at the fair in Anderson Friday evening. Miss Julia Cade returned home recently from quite a pleasant^ visit with her uncle and family,, Maj. McKellar in Texas. Mrs. W. B. Sharp was a recent visitor in Atlanta. JS. Sgt. f , Lawrence Hardaway r v/ho has been overseas sometime, arrived at homc^ recently. Mady friends w£re delighted to see him. Miss Mary Hardaway of New York is enjoying a pleasant, hap py visit at her home here. Mr. Ben Hester spent a week and in Anderson with his sister,. Miss Beffie Hester. He returned to Mt. Carmel Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. D. Cade, Miss Eliza Mc Kellar, Miss Julia Cade and Mrs. W. B. Sharp were visitors in Greenville one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert LeRoy were pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McAllister Sunday afternoon. Hollywood Theatre Will Present “Son Of Lassie” The f'bleesed movie event for millions of fans who saw “Lassie Come Home”. It’s “Son of Lassie”, the new MGM hit will be at the Hollywood Theatre November 5-8 and there will be shows on both days at 3-5-7-9 o’clock. In this picture Lassie's son, Lad die, proves a worthy son of a won derful mother. Everyone loved “Lassie Come Home” and everyone will rave about “Son of Lassie” filmed in breath-taking techni color amid America’s most rugged splendors. “Son of Lassie” takes us from Yorkshire, Lassie’s home, to an air mission over occupied Norway when Laddie and Joe are forced to parachute into danger. You are bound to enjoy—and enjoy immensely “Son of Lassie”. See it, by all means.