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\ * TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Fifth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1946 Number 9 J. Samson $trom Claimed By Death J. Samson Strom, 64, funeral director and furniture dealer of McCormick, died at 6 p. m. last Thursday of a heart attack at Providence hospital in Columbia. Mr. Strom was stricken while vacationing at Myrtle Beach June* ing. Special Services At Lower Long Cane Church This Week Special services will be held at Lower Long Cane A. R. P. Church this week. Dr. M. R. Plaxco of Louisville, Ga., will do the preach- 29. After several days at Conway hospital he was brought to Provi dence hospital where he under went an operation on July 19th and appeared to be recuperating rapidly. Mr. Strom was bom and reared in the Rehoboth section of this county, son of the late James E. and Sallie Bell Strom. As a young man he came to McCormick and established a business which had grown to be one of the largest and most progressive in this sac tion. He was a community leader and prominently identified with the local Methodist Church, serv ing as trustee and steward and with the local Lions club. He had been chairman of the Commis sioners of Public Works since its beginning and was always lined up with every cause for coummu- nity welfare and advancement. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Ruth Ballenger, three brothers, Wilbur M., James Eddie, McCormick, Eula S., of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Talbert, Plum Branch, Mrs. John Quarles, Edgefield, and Mrs. Martha C. Ouzts, Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted from the McCormick Methodist Church Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. In the absence of his pastor, the services were conduct ed by Dr. L. K. Simpson, pastor of the McCormick Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. D. W. Kellar, of Saluda, a former pastor of Mc Cormick Methodist Church, and the Rev. E. F. Gettys of De la Howe. Interment was in McCor mick City cemetery. Active pallbearers were nephews, Wilber* M. Strom, Jr., Lawrence Strom, J. Edward Strom, Jr., Mil- ton Quarles, Henry Quarles, Alvin Talbert, Elmer Talbert, and Grady Strom. Members of the Men’s Bible Class of the McCormick Methodist Church, of which he was president, served as an hon orary escort. There will be two services Fri day with lunch on the ground. One Saturday, and two on Sab bath with lunch on the ground. The hour of worship is 11 a. m. and the public is invited. W. L. Pressly, Minister. Charlton M. Lee Dies In Sumter Charlton M. Lee, 50, died late Sunday in Sumter, S. C., hospital following a short illness. Funeral services were conducted from the Salem Baptist Church at Edison, Ga., Tuesday at 4 p. m. and in terment followed in the church yard cemetery- Mr. Lee was the son of Mrs. B. M. Lee and the late Mr. Lee of Edison.* For the past six years he had made his home in McCormick where he was engaged in the lumber business. He was stricken while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Francis Free man, in Sumter, and was rushed to the hospital where he died im mediately. Surviving, besides his mother and daughter, are his widow, Mrs. Lelia Hayes Lee; one son, Herman Lee, of Conway; two brothers, R. M. Lee, of Coleman, Ga.; J. F. Lee of Cuthbert, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Lynn Boyette and Mrs. Gussie Lee McDowell of Cole man, and four grandchildren. Notice Of Change In Hour Of .Campaign Meeting Due to revival services which are being held at Plum Branch, the campaign meeting * there on Friday, August 2nd, will begin at 3:30 instead of 8:00 P. M. The meeting will be held at the school house. J. Fred Buzhardt, Chairman. X American Legion Meeting August 6th The Thomas J. Lyon, Jr., Post No. 19, American Legion, will meet in regular session at the com munity house in McCormick on Tuesday evening, August 2nd, at 8:30 o’clock. This is a. very important meet ing and all members are urged to be present on time. J. Preston Strom, Commander. Revival To Be Held At Plum Branch The revival meeting of the Plum Branch Baptist Church will begin Sunday morning with the regular preaching service. There will also be services Sunday night following the Training Union. Services will begin each evening at eight o'clock. The morning ser vices will be held at 10 o’clock be ginning with Tuesday morning. The Rev. Paul O. Batson, Sr., of Alcalu, S. C., will be the visiting minister. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend these re vival services. William E. Brant, Pastor. X Revival Services For Gilgal Baptist Church August 4-9 Prof. E. C. Widemah Nominated To State Senate In Georgia Official tabulation of votes cast in the recent Georgia primary as it relates to Coffee County, Geor gia, show that Prof. E. C. Wide- man of Douglas, Ga., was nomi nated for State Senate. The figures show that his oppo nent J. H. Milhollin, received 2,517 votes, and E. C. Wideman received 2,773 votes. Prof. Wideman is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wideman of Plum Branch, S. C. X McCormick Jobs Build McCormick Employment opportunities are needed now for veterans and dis placed war workers, says Mrs Mary H. Harmon, manager of the local United States Employment j Service. ) Every' day returning veterans | The annual series of revival services of the Gilgal Baptist Church will begin Sunday morn ing, August fourth, and continue through Friday evening, August ninth. The pastor, the Rev. A. D. Croft, will deliver the messages. Each service will feature congre gational singing, with every one taking part. In addition to Sun day services, scheduled for morn ing and afternoon, there will be services each evening of the week, these services beginning at eight thirty o’clock. We cordially invite you to be with us for every service. Come, and let us worship togeth- ^ and receive our Father’s bless ings. ;i i ounday, August fourth, will be Home Coming Day at Gilgal. A special invitation is extended to all former members, and non-resi dent members to be with us. The schedule for Sunday calls for Sun day School at ten thirty in the morning, worship Services at e- leven thirty in the morning, and two in the afternoon. Dinner will be served on the church grounds. For the benefit of all of our for mer members and non-resident members, a report of the accom plishments and aims of Gilgal will be made at the morning hour. We are certain that all will be interested in this report, and will rejoice at the splendid work which the church is doing. We also ex tend to all visitors a genuine wel come to be with us for our Home Coming Day services. Tell your friends of our services, and make our hearts happy with your pres ence. A. D. Croft, Pastor. Sullivan News Mr. John Hughey and daughter, Mrs. Eugene Mathis of North Au gusta, were spend the day guests of Mrs.. Kitty Lou West and Miss Louise Williamson Wednesday. Mrs. Margaret Seigler and daughters spent several days last week with Mrs. Claud Ray of Edgefield. Little Miss Joanne Seigler is visiting in Grenewood and Master Jimmy Seigler is spending several days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Reames. The Sullivan H. D. Club held its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Janelle Winn, July 23rd, with seven members present. Their next meeting will be in the form of a community picnic, August 20th at 7 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winn. Every body invited; bring a picnic lunch. Misses Lois, Doris and Cecil Mayson of Columbia were visitors in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mayson, during the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fussell of Atlanta, Ga., spent Saturday night and Sunday with their cous ins, Mrs. Kitty Lou West and Miss Louise Williamson. Miss Juanita Reames and Mr Edward Reames made a motor trip to Charleston, visiting Mrs Sidney Whatley and family. Mrs Whatley and two lovely children Sidney Louise and John, returnee with them for a visit to the old home. Mt. Carmel News 900 Civilian Veteran Students 'At The Citadel Honorable Discharges ARMY Cemetery Notice Thursday, Aug. 1st, is cemetery cleanup day for Plum Branch community. Due to an oversight, we failed to get notice in paper in time to notify all in advance. Any contributions by all persons who are interested in up keep of cemetery should be sent to J. L. Bracknell or J. A. Self and will be very much appreci ated. L. W. Ridlehoover. J . .. . , T-3 Gary E. Campbell, entered are applying to the local office , „ , ,. , , _ , , service Sept. 18, 1944, discharged of the United States Employment T , ovv , July 22, 1946. Battles and cam paigns, Rhineland. Wears EAME Service medal with one bronze service star, Good Conduct medal and Victory medal. Served with Office of Foreign Liquidation Command. Capt. Gardner G. Abercrombie, entered service Jan. 16, 1943, re leased from active duty July 23, 1946. Wears ATO ribbon and Vic tory medal. Served with Sears- port CPOE, Searsport, Me. NAVY Sherman Ernest Ekre, Chief Fire Controlman, entered service July 22, 1940, discharged July 21, 1946. Wears American Defense Service medal; American Area Camp. Medal; Eur-African-Mid East Area Camp, medal, (One Bronze Star); Asiatic-Pacific Camp, medal, (One Silver Star- Three Bronze Stars); PhiliRoine Liberation ribbon, (One Bronze Star); Victory medal, and Good Service for JOBS. They are good men, many of them are specialists in a variety of lines. They want the opportunities they have earn ed, and it is up to us, all of us, to see that they get the jobs they want and need. If there is an opening — ANY opening in your firm, give it to a veteran. Mrs. Harmon states that the McCormick Office has a large list of returning veterans who are seeking jobs in this vicinity. If you have an opening for one man or several men, please list your needs with the Employment Ser vice by visiting the office in the County Court House on Wednes day or Friday. Tell them the kind of man you are looking for. They will give you his complete employment experience and ar range for an interview at your convenience to help you to find: the man to fit the job. You are under no obligation. There are Charleston, July 29. — Approxi mately 900 civilian veteran stu dents who will require room and board will be registered for the fall quarter at The Citadel, in addition to those who are married and live off the campus or single men who reside in the city, it has been announced by Colonel L. A. Prouty, registrar of the military college. The fall quarter begins September 30, and ends December 19. The civilian veterans’ program at The Citadel was initiated in January 1945, when Stanley S. Betts, a former cadet who had been discharged from the Army because of physical disability, and Milton Hurtes, a first lieutenant of parachute infantry on reserve, because of injuries, entered the college. Mr. Betts graduated last September 16, and Mr. Hurtes, after completing necessary special courses, entered a veterinary col lege. Each quarter since the begin ning of the veterans’ program nas seen a larger enrollment of civili ans than the quarter before. At present there are 421 civilian vet erans enrolled, of whom 230 live in barracks, the remainder having quarters off the campus. Applications for enrollment cf civilian veteran students have been coming in at such a rate as to necessitate the employment cf an additional secretary in the registrar’s office to handle th r correspondence and records re sulting therefrom. Colonel Prouty could give no definite forecast as to the final number to be expect ed, but he stated he believed that Barracks No. 3 and No. 4 would be filled to capacity in September. Cadet enrollment at The Cita del will be a long time in reach ing the full barracks and messing capacity, though the largest new cadet class since 1942 is expected to matriculate September 30. 107 new cadets matriculated July 8, and possibly some five to six times as many are expected to enter this fall, necssitating the Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harling of Atlanta and their very interesting children, Ben, Jr., and little sister spent several days with Mr. Wal ter Harling and daughter, Miss Monnie Harling, last week. Mrs. S. T. Russell of Augusta and her very attractive sister who is her guest, Mrs. Ralph Campbell, were visitors in Mt. Carmel Tues day. Mrs. Alex Mitchell of Charles ton spent several days around visiting relatives but returned home a week ago. Mr. Walter Harling, Miss Monnie Harling and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harling, were host and host ess Saturday afternoon to quite a party of relatives from Texas, who were in Greenwood to attend the family reunion of the Harling family which was to be held at Bold Spring Church on Sunday. Among those present here were Mrs. Alma Wilson, Mrs. Elsie Means, Miss Grace Harling, Miss Susie Harling, Miss Rosa Lee Harl ing, all of Belton, Texas, Mrs. P. B. Harling, Woodson, Texas, Mrs. J. C. Sizemore, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Timmerman from South Caro lina, and others. It was quite a happy occasion for the family to enjoy. * After a very bountiful dinner served by all the ladies the afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation and the visitors all returned to Greenwood. Will Clean Off Old Willington Cemetery August 7th # We will clean off Old Willington Cemetery Wenesday, Aug. 7, 1946 Dinner will be served to the workers. Mrs. L. F. McNair. X Buffalo Grange To Meet August 8th The Buffalo Grange will meet Thursday night, Aug. 8th, at 8:15 o’clock at the Buffalo schoo house. S. L. Britt, Master. X Workers’ Council Holds Meeting Major Functions Of O P A Restored The Workers’ Council of the McCormick Baptist Sunday Schodl met Monday night with Mrs. James Seigler. Serving as coho-t- esses with Mrs. Seigler were Mrs. W. J. Talbert, Mrs. J. E. Bell and Mrs. T. R. McAbee. • Mrs. Leon S. Traylor addressed the group, using the subject, “Christian Missions” as related to the Sunday School. Reports were read by depart mental secretaries and an order for new materials planned. During the social hour punch, cookies and sandwiches were served. X Information On Discharge Of Non- Volunteer Men no binding contracts involved. C° nduct S erved with uss use of bot h Padgett-Thomas Bar You benefit, the returning veter-, Conwa y (DD507K an • benefits and the community benefits. “McCORMICK JOBS BUILD McCORMICK.” i racks and Murray Barracks for a. cadets. Veterans may enroll as Only in size is the garden a cadets, if they so desire, and if small part of the farm. they are qualified. The Messenger has received the following from Congressman But ler B. Hare: Washington, D. C., July 23, 1946. Dear Mr. Editor: I am advised by the War De partment that (1) after November 30, 1946, all non-volunteer en- isted men with eighteen months of service will be discharged be ginning with October 1; and that (2) after September 1 all non volunteer enlisted men with twenty months of service will be discharged; and (3) by September 30 all non-volunteer enlisted fa thers will be separated regardless of the length of service. Very truly yours, Butler B. Hare. Now that Congress has it wise to restore most of the ma jor functions of OPA, stated E. H. Talbert, District pirector, I wish to appeal to the good people of South Carolina to cooperate with us in carrying out the acts of Con gress. It will be a most difficult task: to administer the programs after having been inactive for neaify a month. Just as in the proMbiftkm era, no program can be any stronger than the public support that it receives. Price control or even partial price control means so much it© so many that we need the support of everybody. There is now ap proximately 142 billion dollars in. war savings held by families in the United States. This looks large, doesn’t it? Well, only 3 per cent of these savings are held by 50 per cent of the families that fall in the lower income group~ 37 per cent is held by the remain ing 40 per cent of the families. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Index dated June 20 covering 28 basic commodiltes shows average price rises of 24.6 per cent anee June 28. During this short period these key commodities have ad vanced neary twice as • much as they did in three years when those prices were being held rela tively stable under OPA controls. To be exact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports rises of only 13.1 per cent during 3 years and 42'. days prior to June 3Q, 1946. Our experience with controls in wartime and in the tra nation period to peacetime prodnetjon has demonstrated that OPA or any other agency or corfibroe of agencies could not absolutely pre vent all inflation. With effective^ or partially effective, curbs the horse can still be held in the road and prevented from completely upsetting the cart; that is, pro vided the public will give their support. Hollywood Theatre McCormick, S. C. / FRIDAY ONLY—AUGUST 2ND Matinee At 3; 39 JON HALL—LOUISE ALLBRITTOH In “SAN DIEGO I LOVE YOU” Also: A GOOD COMEDY SATURDAY ONLY—AUGUST 3RI> Continuous from 2:0G OLSEN & JOHNSON In “SEE MY LAWYER” Also CHAPTER NO. 9 “THE MASTER KEY* MONDAY AND TUESDAY AUGUST 5TH AND 6TH Matinee Monday At 3:30 YVONNE De CARLO—ROD CAMERON In SALOME, WHERE SHE DANCED" Also: A GOOD COMEDY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AUGUST 7TH AND 8TH Matinee Wednesday At 3:30 CLARK GABLE—GREER GAR SON 1 In “ADVBNTURE” Don’t Miss This 1 Prices: Adults—35c; Balcony Children under 12 years of age—9C: