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/M r V * -4 f*.' a.* * ' 1 TRUE TO OURSELVES. OUK NEIGHBORS. OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Fifth Year June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 29,1946 Number 13 b k f f WASHINGTON. D. O. - With i Pres. Harry S. Truman off on an 18- l day vacation, his first real outing : since he assumed the presidency, i and with members of the congress ; back among the homefolks election eering, Washington had all the as- 1 ' peels of a deserted village. However among the various gov ernmental agencies Involved there • i ate plenty of perplexing questions as yet unsolved and all of them af- ; feeling the nation’s economy one > way or another. i 1 } First there Is the question of whether to ro|l back prices to the Jane SO level or to take all control off .prices and let the law of supply and demand and unfettered competition have full away ... now before the decon trol board as set up in the new OPA law. Labor is demanding the price roll back and the re- institution of food tubsidipkor else. And the “or else” probably . | means new strikes for new wage , increases. < Leaders of farm organizations and i of big business are demanding that : all controls be lifted declaring that J “full production” will sweep away [ high prices. So the fight goes on be- ; fore the board with Secretary of 1 Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson. new food boss under the new law \ sitting in the driver's seat. ' Then there is the scandal in war surplus which is occupying the time of the congressional In vestigating committee headed by lame duck congressman Slaughter of Missouri. There was a time when official Wash- jr Ington declared- that surplus jf property must be disposed of without the slightest hint of scandal “at all costs.” Also ***** . ■ -'My r v :• scandals the Meade investigat ing committee is bringing to . light in war contract settle ments. The law governing rene gotiating of war contra cts was supposed to eliminate the evils of the' “cost-plus” system of let ting^ war contracts. For every one knew that in the rush to get war materials there eould be no such things as bidding on war eontraets with Its time eonsura- , Ing features. Then, too. manu- i facturers, many of them, eould not anticipate costs in the con struction and the production of new materiels and new war equipment. Speed was the es- ' sence. Once In production and once costs were ascertained however, the renegotiation was presumed to put production costs to the government on a fair basis. However, despite the patriotism of some contractors, where the human element ' is concerned, greed and selfishness pops up and such is tha case both in surplus war property and in war contracts. Other all absorbing problems in the national capitol include the Paris peace conference and the Pal estine question. Our role in the Palestine question seems to be more or less passive. It is a British question essentially, but the President has pointed the way, as a “Good Neighbor” to the other nations of the world for at least partial settlement of the question. If congress is willing, we will accept some 50,000 Jews and other refugees from European countries here. And if we are willing so should other na tions in South America, Australia, England and such other nations as have the ability to absorb them. Sullivan News Mrs. N. F. Manley N of Ware Shoals spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. G. R. Mayson. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Winn and daughter, Barbara Sue, of Texas, made a trip by plane to spend a few days with Mr. Winn’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Winn. Miss Lauree Winn of Augusta and Mrs. John R. Blocker of Edge- field spent the past week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Winn. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Way land of Miami, Florida, were callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Winn, las; Wednesday morning, upon leaving for home. Masters George and Calhoun Perryman have been visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Long, of Sumter, S. C. Miss Jeanne Williams of Camden was a recent visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Winn. Air. and Mrs. Bob Clark of An derson spent several days last week with Mrs. Clark’s mother, Mrs. Janelle Winn. Friends of Mr. J. P. Sullivan regret to learn that 'it has been necessary for him to return to Oliver General Hospital for fur ther treatment. jTilc community was deeply sad dened over the passing of Mrs. Bessie Corley Shuford, 48, at noon Thursday at her home in the Gilgal section of Edgefield County, after an illness of several years. Funeral services were held Fri day at 5 o'clock from Gilgal Bap tist Church conducted by the Rev. A. D. Croft. Mrs. Shuford, a native of the Gilgal section, was a daughter of William G. Corley and Mary Mor gan Corley, both natives of Edge- field County. In addition to her husband, E. Commodore Shuford, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Stevens and Carolyn Shuford; two sons, Elbert and E. C. Shuford, Jr.; her father, Mr. W. GK Corley, one sister, Mrs. E. P. Winn; four brothers, Clyde, Julian, Eddie and William Corley, and two grandchildren. The Sullivan School will open Tuesday morning, Sept. 3rd, at the Barbecue For Ser vicemen And Women Here August 30th Announcement is made by G. E. Campbell, Adjutant, and J. P. Strom, Commander, of Thomas J. Lyon, Jr., Post of the American Legion, that a free barbecue will be served to all servicemen and women of World War I and World War n in the county. Each has the privilege of bring ing husband, wife or friend. State Commander Audley H. Ward will be the guest speaker. All are asked to be present at 7 o'clock p. m. at the community house on Friday, August 30th. Card Of Thanks I wish to take this method of extending my most sincere thanks to the voters of McCormick County for the splendid vote given me in the recent primary. H. C. Brown. usual hour. We hope to make this the best year ever and ex tend a hearty welcome to any one who desires to visit the school. Our school building is to b3 painted in the near future, many thanks to our loyal citizens and our County Superintendent of Education, Mr. J. H. Courtney. Miss Lenora Whatley and Mrs. R. T. West spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Tal bert of Georgia. Miss Juanita Reames and Mrs. Homer Anderson of Greenwood have returned from a delightful visit with their sister, Mrs. Sydney Whatley, of Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Reames of Colum bia were recent visitors in this community. Mrs. R. T. West and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corley made a hurried trip Monday to Augusta to the Universty Hospital to see Mr. John Hughey who is quite ill there. They also found Miss Lura Seigler in hospital, but is much better. On their way back home they stopped in to see Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Stevens of North Augusta, Post Office To Be Closed Labor Dav Postmaster J. E. Bell states that aS Monday, September 2, 1946, is Labor Day; which is a legal holi day, the local post office will be closed and there will not be any rural delivery service. X American Legion ; Auxiliary To Meet September 5th The American Legion Auxiliary will have their regular meeting at the community house September 5th at four oclock. All members are urged to be present. - • Mrs. Mildred L. Nave, President. X State And County Ballots Ready For Democratic Primary The State and county ballots are ready for, the primary on Tuesday, September 3rd, and the following is a complete list of the State and county ticket as it ap pears on the ballots to be used then: Plufti Branch ; School Opening ;i- — Plum Branch Grammar School will begin ' l^ursday morning, Sept.; 5, at #30 VclbcK. Anir chilcl entefing the first ?rade must be islx yerirs Old by Nov. : 1st, anid must be vaccinated for small pox. The faculty consists of Mrs. Charles , Culbreath/- Mrs. W. M. Freeland and i Mrs. E.- Ck Rice. • • x- — Announcement Of :] School Opening • i The Washington Consolidated High School, midway Parksville- Modoc. wili 'operi 6fr Tuesday morning, September ''3rd, ' for ' the 1946-47 session at 8:30 o’clock. Patrons and friends are. inyited H:< E. Stephens,j;. .I Superintendent.'- -X- ■r. >- 4 Democratic Primary COUNTY BALLOT September 3, 1946 For the following County Offices: FOR SUPERVISOR: (Vote For One, Scratch Other) E. C. CHEATHAM C. E. WILKIE FOR GAME WARDEN: (Vote For One, Scratch Other) PAUL T. LUDWICK D. M. McGRATH STATE BALLOT Democratic Primary Election September 3, 1946 For The Following State Offices: For Governor (Vote for one, scratch other) JAMES McLEOD J. STROM THURMOND For Lieutenant Governor (Vote for one, scratch other) GEORGE BELL TIMMERMAN, Jr. JOHN C. WILLIAMS For Superintendent of Education (Vote for one, scratch other) JESSE T. ANDERSON W. D. NIXON X McCormick County Receives Funds For Health Center The County Delegation reports that the County Treasurer has received a check from the State Treasurer in the amount of $30,- 000.00 as McCormick County’s share of an appropriation made by the General Assembly for the construction or improvement of hospitals and health centers. This money has been set aside and the delegation is awaiting further donations by the federal government. Under the Hill-Bur den Bill, which has already been passed, but which is not yet in full operation, the federal govern ment will make a donation 60 per cent larger than the donation made by the state. Floor plans have already been prepared by a prominent architect of Columbia, S. C. The^construction is now at a stand still until the Hill-Burden town truck can pick it up at regu Bill becomes active. As , soon as lar intervals. Local Post Office Has The Claim Blanks For Vi’ raiis“" For Their .) j * £• V * ; , i v- *- Unused Leave Pay ; • .r.v •W'i • * •’ Postmaster J. E. Bell states that veterans of the last. World War can secure blanks at the local post office to file claim for their un- usecj leave pay. « X Honorable Discharges ARMY 1st. Lieutenant David Robinson, entered service July 12, 1943, re leased from active duty Apr. 23, 1946. Wears Victory medal, Ameri can Theatre ribbon, and EAME Theatre ribbon. Served with 68th Station Hospital. T-*i Otto J. Bracknell, ^entered servibe April 13, 1945, discharged August 12, 1946. Wears Asiatic Pacific Service medal, Good Con duct medal, Victory medal, and Occupational medal APT. Served with 592nd Engineers. T-4 James M. Dorn, Sr., entered servibe April 2, 1945, discharged Augus 14, 1946. Wears Asiatic Pa cific Service medal, Victory medal, and Occupation medal Korea. Served with Headquarters Com pany, Korea Base Command NAVY Maurice C. White, Jr., Seaman 1st class, entered service June 12, 1944, discharged May 30, 1946. Served with Aircraft Carrier U. S. S. Bon Homme Richard (CV 31). Wears Victory medal, American and Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign ribbon with (2) bronze stars for Okinawa and Japan compaigns. -Charles Edward Fooshe, Chief Pharmacist’s Mate, entered ser vice. Aug. 27, 1940, discharged Aug. 3, 1946. Wears American Area Camp, medal, American Defense Service medal, Asiatic Pacific Camp. & 2 star?, Eur. African Mid. East Camp. Area Camp, medal & 1 star. Good Conduct medal and Victory medal Served with USS Rutland. % Dewey Blackwell Trammell Fireman 1st class, entered service March 2, 1945, discharged Augus! 19, 1946. Y-’ears American Area Camp. medal, Eur-African-Mid East Area Camp, medal, and Vic tory- medal. Served with USS Ernest G. Small (DD838). X Cemetery Cleaned Off All who are interested in the McCormick Cemetery should drive chrough now and see how beauti ful it looks since having been cleaned off. Mr. J. O. Patterson V<^i i Ed. Note: Tfifir’'nru'*t>ap*‘r ha* #r-fber. you wfere ndtiflpd by the n« v v ruaifed with the If'qshingitor. Bureau of National Weekly Newspaper Service, 1616 Eve St. N. W., Washington 6,’D. C., to answer questunu pertaining to serv icemen and veterans. These questions will be answered in this column if ad dressed (13 above. No replies can be made by mail, but this paper will print answers to all questions received, Q. Can yoa tell me where in Italy, Company F, 6th armored infantry of the ^th army was on June 30. 1S44? 1 he gove.nment reported my nephew killed in action, but to . date .J^U'e given no . details, where or hhWT'rS.. McC., Lockport. IIL . A. If you will write to the Memor ial Division of the Office of the Quartermaster General, War De- : partment, Washington 25, D: C„ giving name and serial number of your nephew, they will give you in formation on his death, wliere he is buried and all details. Q. My nephew was serving on board the YMS 98 when we got word that he was missing Sept. 17, 1945 as a result of a typhoon. On Jan. 22, 1946 we received word that he had been declared dead. Then the other day we heard from some people, hot the navy department, that he was found on some island and is now in a hospital. Could that be true? Will the navy department notify ns?— A worried Aunt. Burlington. N. C. A. I hope, for your sake, that your information is correct and that your nephew is alive. However, the rule in the navy department is that after a sailor is reported missing, the navy waits for a year and a day from that date before declaring him dead. From the fact that in January after he was reported missing in Septem- that your nephew was dead we in fer that the navy located his body or obtained other concrete evidence of his death. However, would sug gest that you write the Bureau of Naval personnel/Navy Department. Washington 25, D. C., giving your nephew’s name, serial number and all other infoimatlon, and obtain direct information from them. * Q. Can yon please tell me where 1 can get in touch with my son. * James M. Brown, navy. His last ad- ?. dress was Barracks 2-A Navy 3864 S.R.B., o/o Fleet Postofffce, San Francisco. I have not heard from him since February and all our let ters came back. 1 am worried to death. There most be something wrong.—Mother. Orangeville. Pa. I : •?- A. If your son’s name is Paul Meredith Brown, serial number 921- 68-79, Orangeville, Pa., he reported to the officer in charge at Terminal Island, Long Beach. CaL, June 2k, 1946 for further transfer to the U. S. Naval Personnel Separation Center, Naval Training Statiop at Bain- bridge, Maryland, for honorable dis- * charge. He likely has received his discharge by this time. Q. I was discharged from the ma- ‘ rine corps February 8, 1946 and f have not received all my mustering- out pay. Will I get it or how must t go about it?—F. N. Hamilton. Ala. A. Mustering-out pay is ordinarily made in three payments at $106 per month, if you drew $300. if you do not receive it write to the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Muster- ing-out Pay division. Field Branch. Cleveland 15. Ohio, giving name, serial number, place of discharge and full particulars. Church Notice Dr. J. M. Hast, president of Lander College, will preach at Asbury Church Sunday, Sept. 1, 11:00 a. m. All the citizens of Clarks Hill and Meriwether com munities are invited to attend. Foster Speer, Pastor. X •• Mi. Carmel News Mr. and Mrs. Inman Griffin of Atlanta were welcome visitors in Mt. Carmel last week, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney. Mrs. Louise Griffin, who was a visitor here for some time, re- turn>d home with her parents. Cadet John McAllister enjoyed a ^leas^nt but short visit in Mt. Car mel this week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klingen- smith are enjoying a plcasan’ visit to his old home in Pennsyl vania. They are very much missed in this old town. We are glad to say that Mrs. J. B. Curtis is very much improved since her bad illness. Good news to many friends. Mrs. Cora Smith is spending some time in Mt. Carmel with her sister, Mrs. Curtis, and family. Calls On Employers To List J6b Openings The United States Employment Service is now calling upon all employers, large and small, to list all'job openings and opportunities at the local United States Em ployment Service. Despite ' the great demand for goods and the need for production, there is a backlog of veterans and displaced war workers who do not have joba Mrs. Harmon, manager pf the lo cal office, says the job openings now listed don’t match the skills and abilities of many applicants for work. Many of these are veterans of World War II are re turning to civilian life better e- quipped for jobs than when they went into Service. We have often been tcld that in the infantry they march, they march, they march. Yes, but thye are a good many other things they do too. For one they get training and experience in hundreds of different occupations. The U. 9. Army has estimated that to train the average G. I. for his job in the armed forces costs more than $700.00. Many of these military jobs involve skills which are need ed in civilian work and are easily utilized in industrial and commer- Coi. and Mrs. W. B. Sharp were j cial jobs. Whether or not a veter- /ecenl visitors in Augusta, Ga. 'an had work experience before he Mr. Lawrence Hardaway was a recent visitor here during his mother’s illness when her hand was injured by a chain. She is, very much better, we are glad toi ;^ent “into service he usually comes jack with some skill or skills that **e can use if he can find the right j«b. In the year past since V-J Day- say. j approximately 2,000 veterans have Mrs. Bud DuBose of Lisbon, Ga., made application for work and daughters were visitors here through the local Employment Of- this week. jfice. On July 31 there were ap- Miss Carolyn Hester of Mt. Car- proximately 980 active applications mel and Miss Flo Hester of Cal- for work from veterans and non- deserves a big hand for supervis- . . ,, , , ing this job He is earnestly re- j houn Falls are both at their homes veterans on file in the local office. questing square owners not to now after attending summer All employers are invited to use the aamp the trash into the walk- sch001 at Winthrop College. Both Employment Service by listing ways, but asks that they place It are P re P arln « 10 return 40 Wm - thei '- openings with the local beside the driveway where the tl1ro P College for the coming ses- office at 6 E. Pickens Street, Ab- sion. beville, S. C., or telephoning 266. ^ | Representatives of the Employ- the Federal grant is received,! Let’s keep the cemetery looking' Since, “Only God can make a ment Service are in the court complete plans will be‘ drawn and nice, someone has said that a town tree”, shouldn’t we be the more room of the McCormick court contract for the actual building is often judged by the way its ready to protect the trees he house every Wednesday and Fri- will be let. cemetery is kept.’ * makes for our use? day from 9:30 to 4:30.