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TRUE TO OUKSUIVES. OUK NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Fifth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1946 Number 0 WASHINGTON, D. C. (NWNS) —It looks like the federal budget loathe new fiscal year may be balanced after all. Back in Jan uary President Truman esti mated that $35,800,000,000 would be enough to cover current ex- , penses during the 1947 year, but since then new appropriations * and higher costs have knocked , this figure into a cocked hat. By the first of July, when the gov ernment’s year began, it was plain that expenditures would run to at least 41 billion dollars. When the President - sent his budget message to congress he assumed, on the basis of figures . from his experts, that revenues • would come to about $31,500,- ; 000,000. The difference between this and $35,800,000,000, amount- mg to $4,300,000,000, was to be 1 financed by a bookkeeping shift, ' transferring enough from the ! treasury’s huge cash balance to • cover the anticipated deficit. ! Quite unexpectedly, how- *■ ever, government income has run way ahead of hopes. It now appears that federal reve- 1 nues from all sources will total between 41 and 42 billion dol- 1 lars by the end of the fiscal • year. If the expenditures side } at the ledger weren’t increas- , ing, the government could pos sibly end the year with a tidy surplus. This sound financial condition so achieved soon • after the enormous fiscal dis- , turbance of the war would be an impressive piece of evi dence in the coming presi- ] dential campaign. Higher costs than anticipated ; in the army and navy depart- - ments are blamed for the neces- . sity for boosting the budget. An ' upward revision of 10 to 15 per . cent in the $35,800,000,000 early estimate is now likely^ accord- ' ing to John Steelman, director ■ of the office of mobilization and i reconversion. Mr. Steelman’s , statement was the fist official in dication that a good deal more money would have to be pro vided to run the government. , Expansion of veterans' wel fare programs, higher mili tary salaries, and certain de- *. ferred expenses were cited by : Steelman as reasons for ‘the greater army and navy budg- *■ etary estimates. He did not mention the proposed pay ment of terminal leave pay for enHsfes mem This item would probably be finance' , <so , as to make the least pos. - f addition to the current year’s costs. That is, presuming, as experts do, that'terminal leave pay will cost the government about three billion dollars, then half a billion dollars would be paid in cash this year, and the remaining two and a half billion dollars would be settled with five-year matur ity bonds. With good luck then the gov ernment should come out about even in revenues and expendi tures during this fiscal year,, striking a balance at about 41! billion dollars in both income ■ and outgo. Sharply higher prices could wreck this hope; so could suddenly declining revenues. But as it -looks now, a balanced budget, so long merely a mem ory, is a distinct possibility. * * * Holders of war bonds are not cashing them in huge volume, as was predicted about a year ago. Over 71 per cent of bonds are still held by the original • owners. For the first six months f of this year sales of all types . of war bonds exceeded redemp- ■ tions by half a billion dollars. Although many people have, felt the pinch in the last year, _ from work shutdowns resulting from reconversion and strikes, apparently they did not all turn to cashing their bonds as a way out of financial stringencies. It would seem that war bonds are being retained as long term in vestments, whenever it is at all possible to do so. According to the treasury’s fig ures, total sales to date of all war . bonds amount to 42 billion dollars. Of this, twelve billion dollars’ worth has been turned in for redemption, leaving 30 billion dollars’ worth still out standing. (These figures are all maturity values.) Contrary to expectations, it was not these workers who were hardest hit by earnings losses through strikes and other shut downs who cashed in the larges 4 percentage of bonds. In Detroi 4 and Pittsburgh areas, whiefc* were the centers of strikes las*-* ing nearly a hundred days eacfc* redemptions actually were lowerf during the period of stringeftc* than during the war boom. Ap parently these people drew bank accounts* Birthday Picnic Revival Services Sullivan News Mr. and Mrs. Otis Winn and son, Kenneth, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corley enjoyed a motor trip to the beach during the past week end. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Reames and daughter, Betty Jeanne, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ray were recent visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames. The home of Mr. and Mrs J. J. Mayson was recently a scene of a gala event, in the form of a pic nic supper, celebrating the home coming of their two sons, Messrs. William and Josenh Mayson, and their son-,in-law, Mr. Marvin Har per, who had been in militay ser vice. Mr. and Mrs. Holly Whatley are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a son. Mrs. Whatley was fomerly Miss Mary Mayscn. . Among those attending the County Farmer’s Bureau meeting at Edgefield last week were: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayson. The friends of Mr. J. P. Sullivan are more than delighted to see him back home again after recent service in World War n and being retained at Oliver General Hospi tal in Augusta for recuperation. Mr. Joe B. Gilchrist of Charles ton, always a heartily welcomed visitor in this community, is now spending several days among old neighbors, friends and relatives here. We hbpe he will decide to come back here to reside. Miss Inez Bailey, lovely little daughter of Mrs. Virginia Gil christ Bailey, recently spent a week at Camp Rawls. Mr. T. B. Gilchrist and daugh ter, Mrs. Virginia G. Bailey and children were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boozer of Greenwood, Sunday. Miss Willie Nell Winn is spending several days with her sister, Mrs. J. D. Geiger, of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark of Ab beville, S. C., were recent visitors of Mrs. Janelle Winn. We are delighted that Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sutherland have de cided to reside here, with Mrs. Sutherland’s parents, instead of making their home in Newberry. Mr. Sutherland will drive from here to his work daily. Little Miss Beth Mayson, lovely little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mayson, has been visiting rela tives in Columbia. Candidates For Congress To Speak Here Saturday Candidates for congress from this district are scheduled to speak here Saturday, July 27th, at the court house. The meeting is to open at 11 o’clock a. m. and will be presided over by County Chair man J. Fred Buzhardt. X Plans Developed For Forestry Camp • 1 1 1 Columbia. July 20.—A program complete with forestry instruction and healthful recreation has been developed for the forestry camp to be operated by the S. C. State Commission of Forestry at Camp Juniper, Cheraw State Park, dur ing the period August 5-10, an nounced State Forester C. H. Flory. One boy from twelve to fifteen years of age from each county in the State will be selected to go to the camp as guest of the State of South Carolina. In addition, the Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association and the Southern Pine Association will each send one boy as their guest. Any boy who wants to attend the camp should write to the county Forest Rang er S. C. State Commission of For estry at the county seat of the County in which he lives, stating in his own language why he would like to ^o to camp. In the same letter the approval of the. parents should be given and signed by them. Applications will be received by the rangers until July 27. • ‘ x—: Bethany Cemetery Committee Ready For Contributions If you are interested in the cleaning of Bethany cemetery please make your contribution to following committee: Mrs. E. H. Christian, Mrs. Y. E. Seigler, Miss Emmie Sheppard, Mr. W. K. McDonald. Hollywood Theatre McCormick, S. C. Ed. Note: This newspaper has ar ranged with the IPashington Bureau of National Weekly Newspaper Service, 1616 Eye St. N. W^ Washington 6, D. C., to answer questions pertaining to serv icemen and veterans. 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. My son, who has been dis charged from the army since February, has been having to take treatment and be fitted for glasses. He did not know he could get free doctor and medi cal treatment under the G.I. bill of rights, so could he get part or all of his money back? If so, where wpuld he go to in quire? His trouble is allergy and sinus which he had before he en tered the service, but which is now worse than before.— C. H. A., El Monte, Calif. A. I knpw of no provision of the G.I. bul of rights which pro vides for hospitalization or medi cal treatment for veterans. How ever, the Veterans’ administra tion is authorized to furnish hos pital treatment or domiciliary care including medical treat ment, within the limits of its facilities, to persons who have served in the armed forces, un der certain conditions. You should apply to the nearest of fice or hospital of the Veterans’ administration and they will de termine what treatment can be administered your son and whether he can recover any money already paid out. Q. My son has been with the merchant marines for nearly 34 months when he will be eligible for his discharge. If he takes it, can they draft him into the army or navy? — Mother, Pioneer, Ohio. A. No, if upon his discharge he is given a war shipping ad* ministration certificate which states that he has served in the U. S. merchant marine and relieves him of consideration under the selective service act. Q. My son was killed in action December 23, 1944. The first two months he was in service he didn’t get any checks and I had to send him money. Am I en titled to that pay? When the boys get killed in action, are they supposed to have their be longings such as bill-folds, etc., pictures, watches sent home?— Mrs. C. H. B., Honagar, Ala. A. You are entitled to back pay, plus a death gratuity ec' 5 '*! to six months pay. For re write to Office of Special Sett>- ment Accounts, 27 Pine st/e^i New York 5, New York, and g. *• name, serial number and all ce- tails. You are also entitled »•» personal effects if they are aval- able. For this, write to Person* • *Effects bureau, U. S. anr\, Kansas City, Mo. Q. My son is getting $20 • week and he needs at least $3o. He has made application for sev- , eral jobs, but the unemployment place has told him he must to work now or lose his $20 * week. What kind of a run around are our boys getting?-- Mrs. C. D. B., Portageville, Mo , A. The government has pro vided $20 a week for not mor* than 52 weeks for veterans un til they can get a job. The gov ernment does not presume that the veteran will loaf indefinitely, but that he will take a suitable job if it is available. If not available the USES will try and get him a suitable job. If he does not accept the job then he . cannot expect to draw the $20 indefinitely. Q. My husband was dis charged last month from the navy in Boston. . His papers were lost, but they discharged him without papers or records. He had not drawn any money since November and has not re- > ceived any yet. What can he do . about it?—Mrs. N. M., Sum merville, Mass. A. Suggest your husband re quest the commanding officer, • Naval Receiving station, 495 Summer street, Boston, to pay , him for the time he has since November while final action is pending on his lost records. Q. I am a. disabled veteran qf World War H drawing a dis ability pension. Is my pension subject to reduction or change if I decide to take a position which I might handle despite my condition?—R. J. H., Needles, • Ariz. A. No. As a matter of fact disabled veterans are encour aged to do such work as their disability permits. This does not affect the amount of their » pensions because the pension is based upon the disabiuty as de termined by the VA rating schedule. Such pensions are subject to change only as the disability itself changes. On Saturday, July 13, Mrs. J. W. Henderson, daughters and friends entertained Mr.. J. W. Henderson, Jack Henderson and Dupree Bouknight with a birthday picnic. The beautiful birthday cake centered the table with all the other foods around it. Barbe cue hash was also served. This occasion marked the birth day of father and son on the same day, July 12. The following friends were pres ent to help celebrate the birth days: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bonds and Jo Ann, Mrs. E. M. Davis, all of Laurens, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Doc Gowen all of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Davis and daughters of Fountain Inn, Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Wingard of Greenwood, Mrs. Bertha Boyl- ston, Newberry, Mr. J. A. Young, Misses Eva and Alma Young, all of Troy, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mattison and son, Mr. and Mrs. James Mattison and son, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Franklin, Mrs. J. H. Mc Neill, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Hender son and family. Mrs. Mildred Bledsoe and children, Mr. and Mrs. McNeill Henderson, Miss Guynelle Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fleming and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Bouknight and family, Mr. W. J. Bouknight, Mr. M. A. Bouknight, Mr. Carlton New, Mr. Willie Dorn, Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Britt and family, all of Mc Cormick. After a pleasant evening, every one wished them many more hap py birthdays. ~ At St. Paul’s Revival services at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Plum Branch will be held the week following fourth Sunday in July 7 The pas tor will preach each evening, ex cept Wednesday, at 8 o’clock. On Wednesday evening, the Caravan of the Methodist Youth Fellowship will have charge of the service, uet us all place ourselves in the lands of God in order that he might use us in these services. M. E. Boozer, Pastor. v ■■ ■ * 4-H Club Camp Aug. . 5-9 4-H Club girls and boys in Mc Cormick County will spend the week of August 5-9 at Camp Long, Aiken, S. C. All 4-H Club mem bers who have not notified the Home and Farm Agents that they plan to go, should do so at once. Matilda Bell, Co. Home Dem. Agent. X Honorable Discharges ARMY Cpl. Raymond L. Edmunds, en tered service Dec. 7, 1943, dis charged May 11, 1946. Battles and campaigns, Rhineland and Central Europe. Wears EAME Service medal with 2 bronze ser vice stars. Good Conduct medal and Victory medal. Served with 743rd Railway Operations Bat talion. Mr. John Henry Seigler recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Abram Seigler and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hanks of of Belvedere and Mrs. White of Modoc, returning home last Sat urday. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Margaret R. Seigler is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald White of Greenwood were spend the day guests of Mrs. Kitty Lou West last Thursday. The Rehoboth W. M. S. met Thursday, July 18th, with Mrs. E. P. Winn and Miss Trula Winn.' Mr. and Mrs. Julian Reames and son, Tommy, of Hampton, Arkan sas, are spending a while with Mr. L. E. Reames and Miss Jua nita Reames; other visitors in this home Wednesday were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Reames and son Bill, of Edgefield. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mobley of Raleigh, N. C., were recent guests in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Winn and Mrs. Susie Winn. Mrs. Janelle Winn and son, James Winn, recently returned from a delightful trip to Kalama zoo, Mich., visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bob Carpenter. X To Clean Off Newby Cemetery The Newby cemetery will be cleaned off on Thursday, August 1st. Dinner on the grounds. All interested are asked to come or send help. Lynn Jennings. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JULY 26TH AND 27TH Matinee Friday at 4:00 Continuous Showing From 2:00 Saturday MONTE HALL — ADRIAN BOOTH In “HOME ON THE RANGE” Also: CHAPTER NO. 8 THE MASTER KEY MONDAY AND TUESDAY JULY 29TH AND 30TH Matinee Monday At 3:30 FRED ASTAIRE—LUCILLE BREMER In , “YOLANDA AND THE THIEF” Also: A GOOD COMEDY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY JULY 31ST AND AUGUST 1ST Matinee Wed. At 3:30 JOHN HODIAK—JUDY GARLAND In “THE HARVEY GIRLS” Also: SELECTED SHORTS Prices: Adults—35c; Balcony—25c Children under 12 years of age—9c ^ Six Inch Sermon BY REV. ROBERT II. HARPER Jesus and Reverence for Spiritual l'a 1 lies. Is-isnn for July 2H: Exodus 26: 7; I.milieus /V; 12: Matthew 5: 33-37; Ma r k 7; S-h: H: 34-36. Memory Selection: Matthew 6: 33. We saw in the last chapter how the Ten Commandments were directed first against idola try—in today’s lesson we are taught that the name of God must be held in absolute rever ence. God will not hold guiltless the man who takes his name in vain. In Leviticus we are forbidden to swear falsely by the name of God. This is worse than speak ing God’s name lightly. By a false witness we injure others, while profaning God’s name. The Great Teacher, referring to Old Testament teachings con cerning the sacredness of an oath, said, “Swear not at all.” Evidently this does not forbid swearing in court, but to the calling of God to witness any thing the garrulous and also the untruthful say, as they talk on and on. When Pharisees and scribes asked Jesus why his disciples despised the traditions of the elders by eating with defiled hands, Jesus rebuked bis ques tioners for faithfulness in minute observances, while missing en tirely the spirit of the law. Last in the lesson we find Jesus calling upon his hearers to value and reverence their own souls. Reverence to God de mands reverence toward the im mortal soul he has given every man. “What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” There can be but one answer to this question. Card Of Thanks It is with deepest gratitude that we .offer sincere thanks to those who during our recent bereave ment did so much to comfort us. The words and expressions of love and sympathy, so beautifuly and generously bestowed, will al ways inspire grateful recollec tions. Mrs. Charlie P. White, And Children. . x County Campaign Meeting Dates Set At a meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee the following dates were fixed for county cam paign meetings: At Plum Branch, August 2nd, 8 o'clock p. m., At McCormick, August 9th, 11 a. m. X Price Office Still j Open Here The Price Office will be open in McCormick at the same location until further notice. Lauree M. White, Chief Price Clerk. X Gentle advice (maybe not so gentle) to cotton growers: Don’t gamble with the boll weevil; grapple with him.