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■cGOSMlCK MESSENGER | riRtMMM Bvwf Thwntmj | iU»U«he4 J— •. UM | PDMOND J. HeCBAGKBN, | Bdltw OWCT at the tout Office •! Me- Datmlek, 8. m «mOI Matter ef the eeeond I iUBSCRlPTION (One Tear Biz Months Three Months - $1.00 — .TO JO IX** 11 REV. ROBERT R HARPER t • * w Paul Pouada MM Chutch,, a Philippi. Lesson for December 22: AcU If . J JrlS; Philippians 2:5-ll. r • , Memory Selection: Pbilippianr . 4:13, 1 " ;ij: i Soon after the settlement of th«. controversy over Jewish rites/^aul ^^ proposed a second missionary ney to Barnabas. But dlsarieelhg' v ever taking. Mark wlth theo^ Banl ^v ehoee Silas as his companion and went through Syria and Ottloie, “confirming the churches.* At Oerbe Be found a young man named Tim othy. who became a leader in the '• church there. , J.. Paul planned to go Into Bithjmia, Sut the Spirit prevented this on4 he and no-- to TYoas, near ^he *' battle-ground of the Trojan Wur. There in a vision by night Paol'Saw * a «nan arid saying, “Gome ever into Macedonia, and help us.* At this point the "we* sections of , toe record begin, indicating the au- thor of the Acts, Luke was with Paul ’nod BPas Crossing the Aegean Sea, Paul en- tered Europe. There was no syn agogue in the city of FhiHppft, but .Paul went to a place of prayer by 1 the river, where certain devout wom en were accustomed to gather. The ■ Erst church in Europe was formed ■ entirely of women. A business wom- ,an, Lydia, was the first convert, and .the disciples were invited to lodg- ; flogs in her home. Hard experiences ’.were to befall Paul in Philippi, but : the work he began there remained. In his Philippian letter we find : Paul writing of the mind of Christ. ■•This was the mind to serve, as Paul • kidicates (Philippians 3:6-11), Let *«s strive to live more as Jesus lived, to love more as he loved, to serve fmore as he served, because, above all, [we think as Jesus thought, having tja us the mind ef Jesus. w arentnoo MRS. CATHERINE CONRAD EDWARDS LEARNING TO GIVE -* A> k i dft By LTN CONNEIAT NWNS Radio-Screm Jfdftffrr. ;. W ITH its Thanksgiving; radio pro duction now past history, Elgin Watch company, sponsors of the 2- fiour parade of stars, is readying' for As huge Christmas show. Writers, arrangers and control men took- a brief respite, long enough to feel Jus tifiably proud of their first effort and then reached for the aspirin as ah antidote for the headaches bound to develop as they prepare for Decem ber 25 and another 2-hour show. This marks the fifth year Elgin has offered these two star-studded pro grams to bring added cheer at holi day time. Actually, preparations were begun as long ago as last August, when such luminaries as Don Ameche, Charlie McCarthy and his mouth piece, Edgar Bergen, Roy Rogers and toe Sons of the Pioneers, Cass Daley, Bob Hope, Ginny Simms, Victor Borge and Lou Bring's orchestra were signed, and many others con tacted. As soon as each star accepts an invitation, rehearsals are sched uled for him, allowing for benefits, personal appearances, movies and bis own radio show. Seven writers were hired to turn out a script that is from 88 to 90 pages long and fitted to the individual style of the vari- •us celebrities. Researsals, which generally start 3 or 4 days before the actual airing, are set up in segments due to the difficulty in getting s6 many stars together at a time and place convenient for all. A Gigantic Undertaking Fifty hours of musical rehearsal are necessary for such a show . . . the orchestra has 40 members, ahosen for their versatility in music _.. they must accompany the opera tic arias of Lauritz Melchior, the Latin songs of Lima Romay, the bal lads of Ginny Simms and the nov- •Ity ditties of Cass Daley. Altogeth er there are 120 persons involved. A scoreboard, containing the acts in •rder of appearance, is kept back stage and performers are not al lowed outside the studio for a split second lest they miss their cue. . . . A different colored script is used for *ach half-hour period so that every one knows by color exactly how far along they are. The shows are broadcast over 159 CBS stations in toe U. S., and short-waved overseas to American troops. So, as you enjoy this splendid en tertainment Christmas Day remem ber the untiring efforts of the un heroes behind the scenes. I* : 1 . A CHILD has to learn to give, for giving is not as tnsttocttve ** . taking or recetTtE*. Indeed, mb* of bis early security Is based on beta* L sure he will get what he needs--- food, protection, loving care., The , joy of giving comes gradually and depends to » great extent on parental guid ance. Moreover, learning to give |s more than Just a . preparation for Chriftmas other, gift sea- The „stic- of mo* of our huznaa relation ships—friendship, marriage, parent hood—depends on oqr ability to give .. sa welt as- to rdeeivs. r ,..v,-., , ♦ The fir* type of giving to which toe child responds to doing thing for others. He dan hand the newspaper to Daddy, for which the latter should say “thank you* and show his pleasure in this service. He pour milk from a cup into kitty's saucer and help Mother water the plants. In other words, a child rare ly begins by giving away his posses- sions until after he has discovered .the pleasure of giving through acts. When it comes to the first gift a child buys, he may or may not pay the. wf^o 'sma'UiiV but be should contribute something, if only a nickel, from hjs own money. At first the* gifts’ wlu ^ thin gs the child himself .likes, but this is all right for he is at least finding out that giving to fun. Now comes the gradual learning that a gift should be something the receiver values. Guiding the child to the cosmetics counter, for in stance, when he Is shopping for Mother’s gif t ls S ’good compromise with his own desires. For the at- traetivbiy packaged products are al most as much fun for a child to buy as toys, yet Mother can be genuinely ised and use the gift for weeks to .the child’s continued delight. Ohil- dren- llka to buy plants to* fancy Ut ile pots, decorations for the gold fish bowl, or things Mother will wear, such as earrings. Knives, key rings or tool* are favorite gifts to buy for step to a child's giv ing will probably consist of ef his Wilted ,.u banehes ef peeper appreciation his learning to give win saffer a severe set back. Theoe fclfts shoald he dis played, not staffed away in a drawer. For yoa can’t jast pre tend appreciation and expect the child not to be vaguely disap pointed. It is, however, scarcely necessary to mention this to pa rents who as a rale love their children's first crude gifts more jhmn the '‘bought’' ones which follow. : The next step is to put the receiv er's pleasure in the gift above one's own pleasure in buying. But this takes time and some of us never learn lit , We will persist to sending biographies to the friend who prefers mystery stories, or the other way around I There are several pitfalls to avoid in teaching a child to five. It is natural to want appreciation and at tention In return for our giving, but if these are overstressed the child may grow to be calculating. We have all received gifts with strings to them. Don’t be shocked if your child tries out this sort * giving—all chil dren do. They may even get the idea from family conversations about getting Uncle Henry a Christmas gift in the hope he’ll send a check! But by emphasizing the value of. spontaneity (what the Bible calls a “cheerful giver”) both in your teach ing and example, your children will acquire true thoughtfulness * others. rrr. By MART E. DAGUE ‘ ■ ,,A«th*r •( Stator Marr’a Kite has. W HEN it comes to choosing Christ mas gifts for others, it’s: usually : a safe rule to select things we would ;like very much ourselves-consider- ing, of course, the hobbies and need of the other per son. A11 kinds of tools make ac ceptable gifts. Attractive sta tionary, pens, desk boxes for various purposes and desk pads are tools that make the writing of notes and letters a pleasant task. Every honse needs a hammer and screw driver. A set of these tools with gayly painted handles and shining heads with a box of screws and tacks of assorted sizes is an ideal gift for a young couple in a new home or for any one who keeps house. It’s the easiest thing in the world to put in a tack or two where they’re badly needed around the house if you have a hammer and a box of tacks where you can put your hand on them, but if the ham mer has disappeared and the tacks are a minus quantity it follows that you will put off the repairing for a long time. Perhaps the same psychology is working in a mother’s mind when she gives her small daughter a com pletely equipped sewing basket. She knows that a little girl will be hap py using her own tools instead of peevishly hunting for her thimble and bothering somebody for a needle and thread. What a lure there is in a nest of aluminum kettles and a cupboard of gleaming glass :o** o-r.n oftd top stove. Oven-wa e m pottery ^ an inspiration for cooks, too, and all the new wooden plates and bowls and mugs invite informal entertain- • tag. ! The gardener will be delighted to receive a collection of flower seeds. • You can give one or more rose bushes to the friend who concen trates on roses. Then there are all the gardening tools and gadgets to say nothing of gloves and hats and kneeling pads. Gardeners are the easiest people to remember at Christ mas. Plants make charming gifts to shut-in friends particularly but al most every woman is delighted to re ceive something that she can tend and watch grow. When you choose the plant for the gift try to keep in mind conditions that will meet the plant in its new home. The plant must fulfill one mission—to be dec orative. Frequently our own bliss ful ignorance in making the selec tion may defeat this purpose. It’s best to choose a variety that re quires no special care lest it droop and fade for its new owner. Untftual potted herbs such as sweet lavender and lemon verbena make interesting gifts. ’ An assortment of pot-herbs will Pi ease a friend who has a flair for cooking. Clothes brushes, shoe cloths and shoe brushes, complexion brushes and nail brushes, hearth brushes— these are practical gifts that both men and women like. The installation of a strong, good- loo'.ring feeding tray and water fountain for birds is an idea for a Christmas gift to your own home or to some friend who enjoys watching birds. « stmtok - OCT. I’46 Zb X 5tcg ' YOUR letter now fl\^ ^OR A NICKFI WANT ADV. In the market lor timber land any size traeft. See me before you sell. Harry Ream, McCormick. 3. C. FOR RENT—Tin rooms on land, owned by Savannah Valley Good will Association , and Simmons Ridge Third Division Union, known as the McCormick Industrial School building. Apply to Rev. Milton E. Gordon, Route 3, Edge- field, S. C., or Mary S. Jordan, P. O. Box 162, Greenwood. S. C. ; FOR SALE: the Trustees of the Simmon Rid^e Union and ' Savan nah Valley Assdciatioti. have de cided to sell certain real'propterty in the Town of McCormick, con sisting of two (2) lots and a tract containing two and ninety-five one-hundredths* (2.95) acres, rtiore or less. This property will be sold to the person submitting the high est bid within (90) days after the first publication of this advertise ment. Information coticerning this property can be obtained from and bids submitted toi Hevi Milton E Gordon, Route Nb:'3, Edgdfield; or Mary S. Jordan, P. O. tidx lto. 162, Greenwood. South' Carolina. FOR 'SALE—Fifty-Six acres of land, 36 acres open, 4-room house with 8-foot hall, front and back porches, good well of Water, wfeter in pasture; paved highway coming through place soon; in sight of Plum Branch. Plenty of good growing timber and a little saw timber. Price, $2,000.00. W. F. White. R. 1, Plum Branch, S. C. FOR SALE—Dry pine slabs, cut any length; will deliver in 1 1-2 & 3 cord load, at $8.00 per cord. Wilbur White, Modoc, S. C. Place your order early for Christmas Poinsetteas, Wreathes, and Cut Flowers. Deason’s Florist, Phone 113R, McCormick, S. C. FOR SALE—A good used tricycle large size, in good condition. Mrs. Marshall Creswell, McCormick, S C. FOR SALE—Three Poland China pigs and also two nice shoats. Billy Creswell. Box 98. McCormick. S. C. FOR RENT—Two-room apart ment, unfurnished, to couple, af ter January 1, 1947. F. P. Deason McCormick. S. C. LOST—One nine months old female hound pup, white feet, white tip on end of tail, ring- neck. Liberal reward. Charlie E. Agner, Modoc, S. C. LOST—One black spotted, fe- nale pig, weight, about 35 pounds 7l:ward. for recovery, p. M. Mc Grath. McCormick, S. C. ; - FOR SALE—One Zenith Portable Radio, will play on batteries or electricity; one .pair rubber boots; one bedroll, good for hunting and fishing trips. John N. Talbert, McCormick, S. C. • i-. • ' FOR RENT—Two-horse farm, 6- room dwelling, good well of water, electric lights; good pasture and wood; three and one half miles west of McCormick on highway No. 43. Jim Ferqueron, R. 1, McCor mick, S. C. FOR RENT — One four-room house, electric lights; good well of water; three and one-half miles west of McCormick on highway No. 43. Jim Ferqueron, R. 1, Mc Cormick, S. C. Greatest Asset •*H>e Depress ourlDamest Appreciation am) Kftsfc! fortjlou^AjDerrvj Christinas- / V ■ i.' . '..v. ' ■> SOUTH CAROLINA CONTINENTAL >' TELEPHONE COMPANY .... r* C- ..» .. ■» Sf ECIJL TISE PRICES EOR CH8KHHS ' • d 600X16 Tires .... $14.95 600X16 Tubes $2.75 Don’t let your car freeze. Come by and let us fill with antifreeze. New Batteries. Also buying and selling automo biles and trucks. E. MARION WINN Plum Branch, S. C. LOST — One black cow with white face and long horns. Re ward for recovery. L. N. Brown, McCormick. S. C. Several nice shoats for sale, weighing about 100 pounds. Tom Robertson, Plum Branch, S. C. FOR SALE—One VICTOR Add ing Machine, manually operated, ux column listing. 9,999.99, stand ard control keys: Total Key, Sub- Total Key, Non-Add Key, Repeat Key. Two color ribbon and Auto matic punctuation. Can be seen at my home. In A-ONE condition— price $125.00. J. Arch Talbert, Mc Cormick, S. C. McCormick Electric Appliance Co. W. T. SHIRLEY, JR., & C. S. HARRISON, Owners McCormick, S. C. Now located over Walker’s Barber Shop. A good stock of Electric Appliances. Repairs made on any type of electric appliances. Installation also made. Watch and clock repairing. 4-7 days service. All work guaranteed. m 1 ' * A *» an early age on a monthly re tirement, allowance. Travel the world over at no expense to you! Excellent pay with no deduc tions. Rapid advancement and free living quarters. The finest medical and dental care pro vided. Visit nearest army re cruiting station for further de tails, 132 Post Office Bldg., Greenwood, S. C. Trespass Notice BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WANT TO RETIRE WHILE YOU’RE YOUNG? JOIN the U. S. Army and retire at Hunting or otherwise trespass ing on our lands is hereby strictly forbidden. Guilty parties will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. T. A. DOWTIN, OTIS C. McKINNEY. Troy, S. C., R. 1. CITATION OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. BY J. W. CORLEY. PROBATE JUDGE: WHEREAS. Mrs. Clara ' P. Mc- Comb made suit to me to grant John T. McComb Letters of Ad ministration of the Estate and ef fects of James L. McComb- THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite and admonish ail and singular the Kindred and Creditors of the said James L. McComb, deceased, that they be and * appear before me, in the Cqurt of Probate, to be held at McCormick. S. C., on 30th day of December, Next, after pub lication hereof, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Admini stration should not be granted. GIVEN under my hand, this 16th day of December, Anno Domini, 1946. J. W. CORLEY, Probate Judge.