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-'W •> i TRUE. TO OUK&liLVES. OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Fourth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1946 Number 46 1 Washington, D. C. (NWNS).— Although President Truman did not have much luck in getting leg islation through congress during his first year in office, which ended April 12, the real measure of his success or failure will come during the next few months. Here is the status of some of ! President Truman’s favorite leg islative proposals: Minimum Wage BUI — The j senate passed a measure to in crease minimum wages to 60 ! cents (the President had asked : for 65 to 75 cents), but added a ; rider to the measure to in- ! crease farm parities, which the President strongly opposes. Health Insurance—This meas ure has finally reached the point of hearings before the senate labor committee, but it is un likely that it will make much headway for some time to come. The chances are that it will never pass without drastic revision, i Housing—Both the senate and house have passed a housing bill, : but many differences in the two ; measures must be compromised. The senate passed the provision for a $600,000,000 federal subsidy ; to speed production of building ; materials, but the house opposed . the subsidy. Both the senate and the house eliminated the provi sion, considered of the utmost importance f>y the President, calling for ceiling prices on exist ing houses and unimproved build ing lots. ' OPA Extension — The house banking committee has ap proved extension of OPA for another year, but has*inc!udcJ many restrictions which are opposed by the administration. It is likely the OPA will be con tinued. but will have its powers pruned. Labor Legislation—The Presi dent has recommended a meas ure calling for fact-finding boards'and cooling off periods be fore strikes, but that seems to have been forgotten. The house passed the Case bill, a strong measure for curbing union ac tivities, but this measure may never get to the floor of the sen ate. It is unlikely that any labor legislation which amounts to any thing will be passed before the next election. Merger of Armed Forces — This bill is before the senate military affairs eommittee but it is not likely that any action will be taken for months. Unemployment — A measure, revised considerably from the proposal of the administration, ■, did pass the senate but seems to have been permanently shelved in the house. Continuation of Selective Service — This measure, with amendments, has been ap proved by the military affairs committee of the senate and is likely to be passed by both ^ houses. Loan to Britain—This is being heard before the senate banking Committee and will probably pass eventually—although it is the subject of bitter debate. Plum Branch School J. L. Caudle Made News Citizenship 7th Grade— , Rose Marie Creswell, Vera Gable, Betty Ann Langley. 6th Grade— Mary Ellen Reynolds, Doris Shrine, Dot Wall, Elizabeth Wall. 5th Grade— Sara Freeland, Elise Langley. 4th Grade— Patricia Jackson, Josephine Miner. 3rd Grade— John Luther Bracknell, . Marion Wall. 2nd Grade— V Jean Wilkie, Howard White, Margaret White. 1st Grade— # Helen Bodie,. Janice Coleman, Joyce Gable, George Earl Parks, Bill Mogan. Pre-Primer Class The following * children members of the pre-primer class: Judy Bracknell, Cornelia Freeland, jean WilUs, Lewis Jennings, Jim my Wise, Billy Jean Seigler, Linda Creswell, Janet White, and Brenda Miner. Visitors Mrs. C. P. Wise, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Creighton and Mrs. Brown visited our school on Monday. Jimmy Dantzler visited our school during the week. Program At School The “Savannah River Boys” gave a program at our school last week. The school received $44.50 from the proceeds. This money has been added to the P. T. A. funds to aid in sponsoring a school lunch program for next year. Thank you to those people who helped the school in sponsoring this program. Jean Creswell. Safety Club The fourth and fifth grades are studying health. We have or ganized a safety club. Our motto is “Safety all the Time”. We voted for Patricia Jackson as the president of our club. We plan to take care of the smaller chil- Head Of State Highway Department The Hon. J. Lawrence Caudle was made head of the South Car olina State Highway Department on Thursday, April 18, at a meet ing of the Highway Commission when he was unanimously elected chairman of the group. Mr. Caudle, local Ford dealer, has been a resident of McCormick for the past twenty-six years. Prior to that time, he was in the automobile business in Anderson. He is affiliated with the Metho dist Church, where he was a mem ber of the Board of Stewards for ^ j »•*-*»-. * many years. He i& a ‘member of the McCormick County Board of Education, and a member and past-president of the McCormick Lions Club. In April, 1943, Mr. Caudle was elected to the State Highway Commission, representing McCor mick, Edgefield, Saluda, and Lex ington Counties. Since that time, jhis “pet project” has been the .paving of the streets in his home- jlown. As a result of his efforts, city streets have been surveyed, I are contracts have been let, and the actual paving is ready to get un der way within the next thirty days. Miss Betty Weeks, Of Sally, Dies Miss Betty Weeks, 53, of Sally, S. C., died Saturday night, Apr.i 13, at 9:50 o’clock in the Columbia Hospital, Columbia. She had b-en in declining health since January and had been a patient iu the hospital for four weeks. “Miss Betty”, as she was known by everyone, was born in Aiken County, daughter cf the late Geo. W. Weeks and Georgia Beck Weeks, had always made her home in that county. She had taught successfully in various schools of the State for thirty years, having i ng resigned her school work in Janu ary at the beginning of her ill ness. For the past ten years she had been a member of the faculty of the Sally Graded School, Sally. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. J. D. White, Miami, Flai, Mrs. E. E. Binnicker, Columbia, S. C., and Mis. O. B. Minor, McCormick, S. C.; three brothers, G. W. Weeks, Baltimore, Md., L. D. Weeks, Bowl ing Green, Ky., R. E. Weeks, Evansville, Ind.; an adopted nephew, Wilfred W. Gee, Sally, S. C., and a numbttr of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from Georges Funeral Home, Aiken,. Monday afternoon, April 15th, at four o’clock, with her pas tor, the Rev. J> W. Jollie, of the Sally Baptist Church, in charge. Those who served as pallbearers were Herbert O. Jones, Ernest E. Jones, Reginald Boylston, Watson Fanning, Lawton Hutto and Wen dell Clamp, all of Sally. Interment in Bethany cemetery, Aiken. County Council To Meet Wednesday, May 8 The spring meeting of the Mc Cormick County Council will b3 held Wednesday, May 8, 10 o’clock in Plum Branch. Mr. A. E. Sbil- letter, Extension Horticulturist Clems^n College, will trive a tal^ and demonstration oh Home Gar dens. Since Mav 5-12 is National Horn#* Demonstration Club Week, all past Council Presidents are being esked to be present at this meet- J. Lowrie Wilson, Certificates, diplomas, gold seals gold nins will be awarded to club members who successfully '•ompM.ed their home practices last year. A most unusual exhibit of gifts received from the boys and girls serving in t’ie armed forces will be on display. Special music is being arranged by Mrs. J. W. Bracknell, County Chairman of Music and Recrea tion. All interested people are invited to attend this meeting. Other features for this program are being planned by Mrs. J. Fred Buzhardt, and her committee. Matilda Bell, Co. Home Dem. Agent. X Win First And Third Places In District Contest mmmm i flllS mmmzmwMmmz 1 Claude H. Huguley, Jr., repre senting the McCormick High School in the District Declamation Contest held in Johnston- Tues day night, won first place and will Of Abbeville, Dies be this district’s representative in John Lowrie Wilson, 48, well known business man and rura mail carrier of Abbeville, died at the Anderson Hospital at 11:05 o' clock Tuesday night, April 16th He had undergone an opera, ion earlier in the day. Mr. Wilson lived all his life in Abbeville. He was born July 27 1897, a son of George S. Wilson outstanding farmer, and Ella Brooks Wilson, both of Warrenton community. Mr. Wilson held many positions of trust and dignity. He was a veteran of World War I and an active member of the American Legion, being at one time com mander of the organization. H was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was held in high es teem by the membership. He was chairman of the Board of Deacons, and connected with many business enterprises in Abbeville. Mr. Wilson has held the posi tion of rural .mail carrier in Ab oevilie for the past 25 years and wa s known throughout his routi as a kindly and courteous man. He was married in 1926 to Miss Malvina Parker, daughter of Edwin Parker and the late Mrs. Bessie Kennedy Parker. Surviving are his v/ife, three brothers, C. F. Wilson, George Wilson, both of Abbeville, and Henry Wilson, of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mike Beauford, Graniteville, and Mrs. John T. Dees, Pikesville, N. C. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. George M. Telford, with burial at Long Cane. Pallbearers were C. V. Ashley, Hunter Link, Marvin Ledford, S. E. Evans, Clyde Hagen, Fred Fergu son. The honorary escort was the elders and deacons of the Presby terian Church and Dr. F. L. Mabry. X Robert C. McKinney Claimed By Death dren at school. Josephine Miner. Chapel—April 16 Rev. Foster Speer conducted our chapel Tuesday. He talked to us about “Books”. He read to us from his family Bible that was over 150 years old. He showed us an old Blue Back Speller tod. Mr. Speer was our guest for lunch too. We like having Mr. Speer come to our school. Elise Langley. Egg Hunts The first five grades in the school had Easter Egg Hunts on Friday. Many visitors came to Join the fun. School Lunch Our lunches are very attractive and nourishing. We are filling government requirements by serv ing foods that we are required to serve. Mrs. Lillian Freeland gave: strawberries from her garden, and Robert C. McKinney, 29, died very generously served short-cake Tuesday morning at a Columbia to us this week. She is very hospital after a long illness, thoughtful about doing extra Funeral services will be held at things to improve our lunches. the Bethia Presbyterian Church charge. the state contest held in Columbia, Friday, April 26th. His subject was “America’s Part In Universal Peace.” Irma Joan Connor was the lo cal representative in reading, us ing the selection, “Sister and I.” She'was winner of 3rd place in the district. X Honorable Discharges ARMY Staff Sgt. Herbert A. Sturkey, entered service Feb. 7, 1943, dis charged April 14, 1946. Battles and campaigns, China Offensive. Wears Asiatic-Pacific Service medal with 1 bronze star, Ameri can Service medal, Good Conduct medal, and Victory medal. Served with 158th Army Airways Com munication System Squadron AAF. NAVY Thomas Raymond Henderson, Storekeeper 2nd class, entered ser vice Aug. 11, 1943, discharged April T5, 1946. Served with U. S. S. BAHM (AG 71). Wears American Area Camp, medal, Asiatic-Paci fic Camp, medal, Philippine Liber ation Ribbon, and Victory medal. William Calvin Seigler, Seaman 1st class, entered service Oct. 14, 1943, discharged April 2, 1946. Served with U. S. S. L6T 124 LST Flot. No. 5. Wears American Area Camp, medal, Asiatic-Pacific Camp, medal (one star), and Vic tory medal. James Holmes Rheney, Electri cian’s Mate 1st class, entered ser vice May ,24, 1944, discharged March 30, 1946. Served with U. S. Naval Station, Balboa, C. Z.; U. S Naval Station, Co Co, Solo, C. Z. Ed. Nntr: This nr>v * paper has or-j ran tied with the IF’ashinston Buretm of National Weekly Newspaper Se-rire, 1616 Eye St. N. W., Washinuton 6. D. C., to answer ouestions pertaining to serv icemen and veterans. These queitton* 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. I served with the WAC 18 months, receiving honorable dis charge August 22, 1945. I am entitled to wear the American Defense and Victory Ribbons. How do I go about getting them? —S. W., Adair, Iowa. A. Write to the office of the Adjutant General, War Depart ment, Washington 25, D. C. Q. Where can I subscribe to the Army Times and Ordnance Sgt. Magazine?—R. S. H., Osce ola, Iowa. A. For Army Times, write to Army Times, 1419 Irving Street, N. W., Washington 10, D. C. Sub scription is $2 per year. For Ordnance magazine, suggest you write to Ordnance Department, "War Department, Washington 25, D. C., and ask about it. Q. My husband was in service 18 months. He is now discharged and we are separated because of his conduct since returning. He wants a divorce, but is not will ing to support our child which is his duty as a father. If I decide on the divorce and the court grants the support for my child, will it come out of the check my husband is now drawing, $92 per month? Please tell me whether I can get money through the gov ernment if I agree to the di vorce?—M. P. D., Woodl^wn, Va. A. The army has nothing to do with your domestic affairs. This is a legal question which must be decided by the courts under the laws governing such cases. Your husband is discharged and both you and your husband are subject to the same laws that govern all civilians. Q. My husband went into the army in January, 1945, and over seas in May, 1945. We have two children and he has 40 points. How much longer does he have to stay until eligible for dis charge?—Mrs. E. H., Independ ence, Vn. A. If he had the 40 points as of September 2, 1945, and I can figure only 36, unless he had battle stars, he should be on his way home by June 30. Q. My son eni ? Ftci in the nnvv and took out National Life in surance of $10,000. He was dis charged a month ago and is now attending school under the G.L bill and will be unable to keep up payments on the premiums. Is there any fund in the G.L ; bill to take care of a veteran’s* insurance while he is unable to 1 pay?—Denverite, Denver, Colo. • A. No, I can find no provision j for such a case. Of course if the ! insurance lapses, he is permitted { to make application for reinstate- *. ment. Suggest you ask the Vet- i erans’ Administration office in r Denver.. Q. If I should re-enlist In the service would I still receive the disability pension I am now re ceiving?—W. H., Nashville, Term. A. No, upon re-enlistment your disability is discontinued. Q. I have a son In the 4th Di vision of the marine corps at - Camp Catlin, Oahu, Hawaii. Can ; you tell me when he will be sent! stateside? He enAsted August ; 21, 1943, and had 69 points when ■ the war ended.—E. O. M., Wilkes-; boro, N. C. A. If he enlisted as a regular i in the marines, the usual tour of • foreign duty is/ 24 months. If, he is a volunteer and had 69 points, he should be eligible for discharge if he desires it. Q. I would like to locate a rela- ; tive of an cx-serviceman. I have his name, serial number and ad- ; dress' when he was stationed« here before his discharge. Is; there any department from whiclt' 1 may obtain his next-of-kin’s ’ address?—Mrs. L. B., Bryan,! Texas. !, A. You might try Enlisted Per- * sonnel. Office of Adjutant Gen- ; eral. Washington 25, D. C.. Q. My husband went into serv- ‘ ice December 5, 1944, and over seas July 1, 1945. We have one child, aged 5. I have heard tha*. all fathers will be out by July 1. • Is this true? They let mem ow* ; with three kids, why isn’t a pee- > Pearl Harbor father entitled to - be with his family as mneh as a ; man with three kids? Isn’t there , any justice in 'this world any ; more?—Mrs. L. C. S., Thomas-< ville, N. C. A. If your husband has been! in the army only since Decern-j ber 5, 1944, he must serve sen-: eral months more before he has '! the required point score. All fa thers will not be out by July L. j McCormick Plans Health Center $100,000 Building Hinges On US Funds near Abbeville this afternoon at 3:30 with the Rev. E. F. Gettys of ficiating. Interment will follow in churchyard cemetery. • Survivors include his father, W. M. McKinney; six brothers, Joseph of Donalds, Elmer of Bradley, Ralph of Durham, N. C.. Otis of Troy, Alvin of Bradley and Thomas of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. James W. Kissiah, Augusta, and Mrs. Robert J. Ford, Callison. His mother, Mrs. Macie Mc Combs McKinney, died 17 years ago. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in Plans for constructing a $100,000 health m center for McCormick county here, were announced Fri day by State Senator L. L. Hestei and Representative ' Hugh C. Brown. The plans are contingent or passage of a bill now pending ir congress allocating federal funds to states for health improvement? South Carolina made provisions for health centers In a measure passed by the general assembly and signed by the governor March 25, 1946. The proposed McCormick build ing will be constructed of concrete and provide facilities for medical clinics and treatments of both white and colored persons. -X- Judge Thurmond Speaks To Large Group At Baptist Sunday School Hour Judge J. Strom Thurmond of Edgefield spoke to a large group at the Baptist Sunday School hour Sunday morning, using the sub ject “America’s Menace.” “With 6,000,000 Americans ar rested and fingerprinted last year, our nation is the most lawless na tion on earth,” said Judge TTmr- mond. s “Despite the fact that we be lieve in earnest effort in quick de tection, swift apprehension and just punishment, we must seek to reach the deeper fundamentals of crime prevention.” He pointed to Christian homes, the Sunday School and Churches as the greatest agencies of crime prevention. “Before there is a delinquent child,” he said, “there is usually a delinquent parent.” x v iu Notice Of No. 1 Club Meeting Club No. 1, McCormick precinct,, which is made up of all voters southeast of highway No. 43, wifi? meet at the court house Saturday, April the 27th, at 3 p. m., to or ganize and attend to other mat ters that will come up a this time. C. W. Pennal, Pres., Club No. I. X Notice Of No. 2 Club Meeting Club No: 2, McCormick precinct, which is made up of all voters northwest of highway No. 43, w H meet at the court house Saturday, April the 27th, at 3 p. m., to or ganize and attend to other mat ters that will come up at this time*. T. J. Sibert, Pres., Club No. 2,