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..V- u O r -V ^ MeCORMICK MESSENGER, MeCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA, f # DECEMBER 19, 1946 Mr. E. M. Winn of ftum Branch was among the visitors here Tues day. Help a hospitalised veteran to have a . real Christmas. Leave a gift or donation for the “Yanks Who Gave," ^ither at C. H. Hugu- ley*s Store or Gulf Service Station on or befoxre Friday, Dec. 20th. To all, white and colored, here is an opportunity to do .something for those whp did for. you. sponsored by the American Legion and Its AukillarjC^wf^ v; < T . Rev. R. E. visitor here Himv ol Tuelhay, v <' of Troy was a Due to the holidays, , the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary will not have its regular meeting on the first Thursday in January, but it will be postponed until the second Thursday, Jan. 9th. The hostesses scheduled for this meeting are Mrs. Luther Bo wick, Mrs. J. L. Bradley, Mrs. Sudie Edmunds, Mrs. Eulalia Young, Mrs. H. A. Caudle, Mrs. James Mattison and Mrs. M. E. Boozer. Pittman presented the award. Mr. W. Frank White ... Of Plum Branch was a visitor here yester day. Mr. L. C. Talbert of Troy Route 1 was a visitor here Tuesday.: At the regular meeting of the Great Falls Lions Club, Wednes day night> Dec 11th, Lion Presi dent Bill Fta-ginon was presented the Master Key Award, which is an honor given by Lions International for rendering outstanding services in membership to his club and to Lions Intematipnal. • Lion L. W. SHOPPING Tt ’Three Piece Living Room Suite?, Bed Room Suites, Studio Couches, Leatherette Rockers, Platform Rockers, Fiber Rugs, End Tables, Iron Beds and Springs, Battery and Electric Radios, Radio-Phonograph Combinations, Porcelain Enamel Dinetts, Chrome Steel Chairs, One Used Dining Room Suite, Trash Burners, Warm Morning Coal Heaters. J. M. COX TROY, S. C. $ Mr. and Mrs. Oneal S. Sexton announce the birth of a daughter, Glenda Joe Ann, on December 8, 1946, weight, 7 pounds and 12 ounces. Mother and daughter are doing fine. Deason-West Mr. and Mrs. J. Bert Deason of McCormick have announced the marriage of their daughter, Eliza beth; to Mr. W. M. West, Jr., oh Saturday, Dec. 7. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Foster Speer, former pastor of the bride, at Jiis home in Plum Branch, S. C. Only relatives and a few close friends witnessed the impressive ring cermony. Mrs. West is the eldest daughter of her parents. She attended the McCormick public schools and for the past three years she has been employed by the Hollingsworth Candy Company in Augusta, Ga. For her wedding she wore a blue wool suit with black accessories. ;Her corsage was of pink carna tions. Mr. West is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. West of Augusta, Ga. He is ? veteran of World War n, having served with the U. S. Army in Panama for more than three years. He holds a positions with the Augusta Roofing and Metal Works and they will make their home in Augusta. Seigler leading the devotional and Mrs. Geo. Sharpton, Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Mrs C£>M. Lee, Mrs. G. J. Sanders takgog part in the dis cussion. Mrs. Hanvey read a let ter of appreciation from Connie Maxwell's Childrens Home' • for a box sent to the circle'sAdopted orphan. Mrs. G. J. Sanders, and Mrs. James Keown were appointed to get the Christmas box ' t^' the orphan. Mrs. Sanders ahd v Mrs. Widincamp gave out the cifcle dkl- endar for next year , • .. The Lottie Moon Christmas^ of fering was gathered and the^hos- tesses served delicious li&ffesh- ments to the 17 present.' ^ Af the same hour Mrs^.^J.^F. Buzha/dt > entertained .:the i .'Neil Youngr Circle with- Mrs. -'Wi ’ J. Bruee and Mrs. Gjeo. W. T^^h’ette servtafc as a^sist^npiosie^es^ . Mrs. W. M. Strom, circle leader, presided and conducted tht.rmis- sion, study with Mrs. C. Hr Hugu- ley, Mrs. Leon S. Traylor,* Mrs. G. L. Jaynes and Mrs. J. S, f ' Dukes taking part on the program. Following the offering’the hos tesses served a chicken * salad course with coffee to the 17’pres- ent. - ' ' ■ • ■" Baptist Circles Meet The Ann Watson Circle of the McCormick Baptist Missionary So ciety met Wednesday afternoon, December 4th, at the home of Mrs. Ernest Hanvey with Mrs. J. E. Strom and Mrs. H. T. Stewart as sistant hostesses. GooS Baying Federal Jobs In the absence of the leader, Mrs. J. L. Bradley, Mrs. E. Widin-! sarialy disqualify as the O. E. Myers, Director, 5th U. S. Civil Service Commission's Region al Office, Atlanta, today issued examination announcement for the positions of Training Special ist for duty in the States of Geor gia, Alabama, Florida, South Car olina, and Tennessee. Entrance salaries of these positions range from $3397.20 to $8179.50 per an num (grades CAF 7 thru 14 and P 2 thru 7) with standard Federal work week of forty hours. Myers stated “that applcations from veterans were solicited and that they would be given prefer ence and that amputation of arm, hand, leg, or foot lirill not neces- duties of camp presided with Mrs. James V'« »■ Remember —• You Always Save At... GALLANT-BELK COMPANY And Get Your Toys Dolls 1.98 - 22.50 Blackboards 2.98 up Table & Chairs 12.98 - 17.95 Drums - 98c - 1.98 Doll Stroller 2.48 Circus Wagons 5.95 Metal Wheelbarrow 1.98 Foot Stools 4.95 Scooter - 5.95 - 6.50 Garden Set 1.25 Push Away 1.39 A wide selection of toys from which to choose your Santa Claus. USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN Tea Sets 98c - 1.48 GALLANT-BELK COMPANY j. j.. HOME OF BETTER VALUES GREENWOOD, S. G -t r; (the positipns require moderate physical exertion and the abilty to move about within an office. Good vision, with or without glasses and [the ability to hear prdinaiy*’ con versation, with or without hearing aid ar* requred. Emotional- stabil ity is essential.'' ' r ‘ V s : v These positions require from four to six years of: experience in an admnistrative or supervisory capacity with personal responsibil ity for such activities as training employees, independently negoti ating with representatives ol other organizational units to work . out solution to operating problems and developing and writing .procedures and putting them into operation. For all {grades one or more years of specialized training is required. For detailed information on-,vet eran preference, qualification re quirements, and forms to file see Examination Announcement, No. 5-619 and the local Commission’s Secretary, at first- and second- class post offices in the above named States. All forms properly executed must be received by the ifath U. S. Civil Service Regional Office, Atlanta, 3, Georgia, not later than December 19, 1946. X De la Howe School To Close 20th For Holidays The De la Howe State School will close for the Christmas holi days Friday, Dec. 20. About 200 of the 'children will spend the vaca tion in the homes of relatives. They will return to school on Jan. 1st. X J Notice The Area Price Control Board, composed of McCormick, Abbeville and Greenwood counties, closed Thursday, Dec. 12, 1946. Applicants for new arrivals, soldiers, etc., can apply for appli cation blanks to OPA Sugar Ra tioning Sec., 1621 Sumpter St., Columbia, S. C. Mrs. J. K. White. X 8910 2-8 . u —— *-• A fay litUa jumper-jacket enaem- *« for growing youngsters that takes *«ry little material and la fun to '•-"'.fese. 'Shell lore It for school In a >apit-wight woolen or sturdy cor duroy. fattens If a. 891* le designed for :'j»es 2, 1. 4, 5, 6 and S years. 81m ?, jumper, takes % yard of 54-inch iisterlal; jacket, short sleeves, % ytu'd. l*asse. •*••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 tSdrsae., Warns af paper. SWern Me.. la seta (far esW4) to— SF each pattern desired) Patricia Dow Patterns ma sixth Am* Mew Teak IS, M. T. |*V 1 QUEEN OF JOY . .. John Foster, King Cheer XII crowns his queen, Mias Margaret Gresham, Queen joy XII at the rilmas of Birming ham, Ala* celebration of 75 yean tenter. CHAMPION STEER . . . Winner of the Junior livestock feeding contest at the International Live stock exposition, Phyllis Bonnater, 15, Keswick, Iowa, is pictured with her l.SSS-p’v'ud champion Here ford steer, “A. C.” Gin Notice fOR SAFETY AND ECONOMY KEEP WHEELS IN LINE Wheels that are owt-ef line or wobbly grind the Kfir out of tires and make your car uneafe to drive. Let ua check your wheels periodically to save you money and keep jour car sale to drive. 'Seed McCormick Service Station Phone 64 McCormick, S. C. HOLLYWOOD THEATRE McCormick, 8. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST Continuous From 12:30 BUSTER CRABBE In “GENTLEMEN WITH GUNS~ Also: CHAPTER NO. 3 “DAUGHTER OF DON Q~ MONDAY AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 23RD AND 24TK “WELL GROOMED BRIDET With RAY MIDLAND—SONNY TUFAS- ALSO: NEWS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH “BRIDE WORE BOOTS” With BARBARA STANWYCK—ROBERT CUMMINGS—DIANA LYNN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY DECEMBER 26TH AND 27TK “TWO SISTERS FROM BOSTON”' Starring KATHRYN GRAYSON—JUNK ALLYSON—LAURITZ MELCHIOR Matinee Monday, Wednesday, Fri day from 3:30 to 5:30; night show.* from 6:00 to 10:00. We have in stock bat teries to fit any make or model car. See us for your automobile needs - get your car ready now for Christ- j mas holiday trips. J 7 ^A/R MAUI THATv LETTERf i NOW COSTS ONLY 5 CENTS AN OZ. Friday, December 20th, will be our last gin day for this season. J. L. BRACKNELL. Plum Branch, S. C. « PRINTING » to Order at Our PRINT SHOP FAULKNER TIRE & SUPPLY Main Street McCormick, S. C. ADS For SALE IN OUR NEXT ISSUE WjL Hr#' ^ V4.> . ^