Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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p*'yy J \ XfiKln ORMIt k son ft t"AROLINA, THURSDAY; JANUARY 23, 1947 m &£> A . WANT ADV. ^ In the market for timber land any size tract; See me before you seiL Harry Hearn, McCormick, S. c;. Porcelain top kitchen cab^nin^i, porcelain top kitchen tables. Drily a limited number. Cabinets only $42.25, table only $9.95.. Yes, it is Hawthorne Bros. for furniture values, Abbeville, S. C. WANTED—Old dolls 25 yrs. or older. Prefer China or bisque. Contact Mrs. C. H. Workman, Mc- r, ''rmick, S. C. Nan Edwards. Play yard or play pen—Put the childf%n in them—They are there when you look for them. Get one today. Shop The Hawthorne Bros. • '»v Abbeville, S. C. ■ #' ’ > FOR SALE—One new eight- room dwelling, just finished, on Calhoun Street, and one four- room dwelling, just remodeled, on Calhoun Street; also one business building lot, 50X100 on comer of Main and Calhoun Streets; above property is one half mile from new mill. T. M. McKinney, Mc Cormick, S. C. SOFA BEDS, living room suites, platform rockers, porch rockers, metal porch chairs, gliders and most anything else for the home. Of course it is Hawthorne Bros., Abbeville, S. C. 15 different styles from which to choose your bedroom suite. Many come, yes to compare. We a6k you to be fair to yourself. Shop the Hawthorne Bros. way. Abbeville, n. c. FOR SALE—Forty-nine acres of land, one good house and good bam, water and pasture. Price, $1,500.00. Richard Robertson, Parksville, S. C. CRIBS for the kiddies, solid panels, slatted ends, maple or ivory or a full screened in one, cotton or interspring mattresses. Again it is Hawthorne Bros., Abbe ville, S. C. BABY CHICKS—U. S. Certified Pullorum Clean Rhode Island Red and Rock-Red Cross Chicks. Hatches every week. $14.50 per 100. Delivered on Tuesdays and Fridays. L. D. Blake, De la Howe. METAL BEDS—Yes, some have the full panel with wood grained effect, light, yet easy to move a- bout, yes, it is strong as iron. A- gain it is Hawthorne, Bros., Abbe ville, S. C. Raincoats for the entire family —Men Women, Boys and Girls— Zelan Twil & XINYL Plastics in Solid 6olors. Black, Blue & Red Satine—and Box Stlye Reversibles —All For Immediate Delivery. T. D. Miner, Plum Branch, S. C. WANTED TO RENT—Apartment or small house. Furnished or un furnished. Phone 88J. Mrs. W. J. Bringle, McCormick, S. C. . SEEING IS BELIEVING—We in- vite you to see the wide selection of bedroom suites. Compare, for quality, compare for price. Of course it is Hawthorne Bros., for reality and price, Abbeville, S. C. Ladies’ Spring Suits—Navy, Gold, Teal & Luggage, Gabardine. Im mediate Delivery. T. D. Miner, Plum Branch, S C. RUGS, all sizes and materials by the yard. Yes, v/e are getting our rhare. Visit us today. We may have what you wish. Again it is Hawthorne Bros., Abbeville, S. C. Men’s—4 Piece Suits—Coat, Vest, 2 Pants, In Rivercool Spun Rayon. $35.00. Place orders now for 30 day delivery. T. D. Miner, Plum Branch, S. O. SOLID OAK Breakfast Suite, 5 piece, quality stands out. If you wish a real value in a breakfast rruite, we invite you to see this to day. It is easy to own one the Hawthorne Bros. way. Abbeville, n. C. New Cotton Contest Circular Available Clemson, Jan. 18. — Extension Circular 295, The 1946 Cotton Con test, can now be obtained free upon request at county agents’ of fices or from the Publications De- ,partment at Clemson. H. G. Boylston, cotton improve ment specialist- of the Clemson Extension Service, has prepared vhis circular which gives complete .nformation on the Five-Acre Cot ton Contest and the 1946 winners ind all contestants, with their yields and staple lengths. The Five-Acre Cotton Contest s being conducted, the circular points out, to encourage larger /ields per acre of better-quality cotton and to establish better practices in the use of good seed of improved varieties, better cul tural practices, profitable fertiliza tion, control of disease and insect damage, and better harvesting and ginning. ‘ ' The Clemson College Extension Service organized this contest in 1926, and the State Publishing Company of Columbia furnished the first prize money. Except in 1931 and 1932, ^he coldest has continued each ,year. Beginning in 1927, the Cotton Manufacturers' Association of South Carolina has been donating $2000 each year for state and district prizes. Begin ning in 1945, the South Carolina Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association has contributed $3000 annually for county prizes. There were 028 cotton contest fields entered and records turned in by contestants in 1946. Esti mates were made of each field and samples of 250 bolls were picked. Calculations were made after gin ning and weighing and final es timated yields were determined. Winners were announced and giv en their prizes at a luncheon in Columbia Thursday, January 16. body 14 ft. long, 7 1-2 ft. wide, 7 ft. high. Contact Douglas Hen derson, Greenwood, S. C., Phones 3822-3677. FOR SALE — Field Peas for planting, at $6 50 per bushel at my home. J. W. Henderson, R. 3, McCormick. S. C. COFFEE TABLES—Yes, several styles, but one real value stands out. See this one for only $11.25. Again it is Hawthorne Bros., the home of values, Abbeville, S. C. FOR SALE — Forty-six nine- months old White Leghorn Hens. John Ramsey, McCormick, S. C. FOR SALE—One stand dry pine slabs, six miles east of Plum Branch on U. S. Gov. Land; price, $75.00. T. C. Faulkner, McCormick, S. C. Motors Vehicle Traffic Accidents-Narrative Sixty-one persons were killed as he result <i motor vehicle traffic accidents in South Carolina during November, 1946, according to re port received by Sheriff W. L. Brown from the Highway Depart ment, and which he asks the Messenger to publish. Fifty of his total occurred on State high ways. The total in South Carolina represents a decrease of less than one percent over the total of 63 in >Iovember, 1945, while on State highways there was an increase of 16 percent over the total of 43. Twenty-two pedestrians were killed and 36 injured, as compared with 22 killed and 10 injured in he same month of last year. Fif teen of the killed and injured in November, 1946, were in the 5-14 year age group, as compared' with the total of 9 for the same month of last year. Thirty-six percent of the total deaths during November, 1946, were pedestrians. Twenty-three of the persons killed were drivers, 13 passengers, 22 pedestrians and 3 bicyclists. Three hundred 45 persons were injured. One hundred five were drivers, 180 passengers, 36 pedes trians, 4 bicyclists and 9 occupants of horse-drawn vehicles. A total 50f 524 accidents were reported dtfring November, 1946, of which 432 occurred on State high ways. During November, 1945, the totals were 293 and 243 respective ly- The number of drivers involved in accidents totaled 850. Five hundred thirteen ^drivers commit ted one or more violations. One hundred eighty-three did not grant ^right-of-way to vehicles, 110 were on the wrong side of road— not in passing, 61 disregarded va rious types of traffic control d°- vices, 35 made improper turns, 39 followed too closely and 49 ex ceeded lawful speed. One hundred three drivers were reported drinking while driving, as compared with the total of 65 dur- ng the same month of last year. One hundred twenty-nine of the total reported accidents occurred at intersections, 104 on curves or turns arid 112 on roadways with wet surface. Saturday was the most hazard ous day of the week with a total of 158 accidents, Friday was sec ond with a total of 97 and Sunday was third with a total of 83. Two hundred thirty-five acci dents were reported as occurring during daylight, 288 in darkness, and the light conditions of one was unknown. 19471 Outlook FOR RENT—One office room a- bout 12X14 feet and one about 20X40 feet upstairs over my store in first class condition—recently painted and remodeled, with rest room, water and lights; outside :|itrance. M. L. Gibert, Main Street,. McCormick, S. C. PERSONAL 1946 Chevrolet 1 1-2 ton long wheelbase truck, in excellent con dition throughout, 3 ton tags, heater, fog light. Will sell or trade with or without open Van type LOOKING for higher pay? Ad vancement? A fine future? Se curity? Join the U. S. Army. Private’s pay increased 50%, plus 20% for overseas service, plus 50% if member of flying crew, plus 5% increase in pay for ev ery 3 years of service. A full month’s paid vacation every year. An opportunity of a life time for men between the ages of 17 and 34. Go to your nearest Army Recruiting Station for fur ther benefit information. 132 Post Office Building, Greenwood, S. C. HELP WANTED Tired of being bossed? Are you earning what you’re really worth? Satisfied with your hours? Ever consider a Watkins route serving farm families with daily used ne- cessties known and liked for more than 78 years? WRITE THE J. R. WATKINS COMPANY P. O. Box 5071 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. WAKE UP BUSINESS By Advertising In | / Thi* Newspaper ^ ^ ' B US / ME £ S Detroit, Dec. 31.—With more than one million unfilled orders for cars and trucks, a production potential that will increase as new manufacturing units are completed in 1947, and business prospects that permit of “sober optimism” for the new year, Chevrolet rounds out another year of volume lead ership in the industry recognized as the nation’s business pace maker. T. H. Keating, general sales manager of this largest division of General Motors, today disclosed that as of Dec. 20, when the last field report v/as received, Chevro let dealers hold orders for more than a million vehicles. “This order bank has risen steadily since 1946 production be gan last April,” Mr. Keating said. “At that time unfilled orders to- alled well over 890.000. With pro duction finally underway, by the md of June orders had passed the million-mark, and despite the :act that production has mounted deadily and more and more units have been placed in the hazels-of vaiting customers, orders i" th° ’ast half of the year climbe ' “ , t a steady rate of approximtely ! 1,000 a month. “The ord^r backlog,” he ' l in- ued. “is sufficient to carry f igh 12 1-2 months on passeng - ars, 15 1-2 months cn trucks, r ” duc- mg at our current rate. "tu- nately for the many thous"' s of motorists so badly in need '" new transportation, Chevrolet’s facili ties will be expanded by tlr addi tion of two new assembly ’ lants next year. Ther* 1 ore indi~ tions,! also, that some of the more per plexing production disturbances we have experienced in 1946 will be alleviated next year. “With mounting output in the quarter just closing,” he added, “cars have been flowing into the hands of motorists with no delay attributable to our distribution system. Dealers have done a re markable job of speeding car de liveries.” Unique in the Chevrolet report for 1946, Mr. Keating pointed out, was the record volume attained in production and distribution of au tomotive replacement parts, sorely needed ta prolong the life of ex istent motor vehicles. “More Chevrolet parts were pro duced last year than at any ‘pre vious time in our history,” he said. "Realizing that new car produc tion could not possibly fill the need for transportation, Chevrolet placed extra emphasis on the re placement parts program, with the result that the maximum number of prewar models was able to con tinue functioning. “In all, Chevrolet shipped 200,- 000,000 lbs. of replacement parts to . dealers.” While admitting that forecasts for the new year must take into , account intangible factors and certain 1 as yet unpredictable trends, Mr. Keating reiterated his 1 belief in the solidity of the Chev rolet market. “There is every indication on the part of the dealer organiza tion that the order backlog is a highly ‘firm’ figure,” he said. “Considering the steady rate of climb of these orders as against the production rise that has pre vailed in recent months, we be lieve that a very predominant per centage of these orders are valid. “Recent rising costs of all com modities have made America price-and-value-conscious. Auto mobiles are being examined more closely from a cost standpoint. One of the reasons our order list has increased despite our mount ing production, we feel, is the ten dency on the part of the car buyer to examine more closely the merchandise offered for his ap proval. “Chevrolet’s production potential will be greater in 1947. There are many reasons to believe that pro duction will continue the climb it has shown throughout the last half of 1946. Dealers will continue to make deliveries as speedily as possible. And they will continue to welcome orders for new cars and trucks.” DOYOUNEED Furniture - Stoves - Heaters Venetian Blinds, sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, & 36 In. width, Length 64 & 72 in.. All Metal, Colors Of- White & Cream. Only $7.95 Completely Installed. WE INVITE YOU TO BE FAIR TO YOURSELF COMPARE! Comparison Will Prove You Get the Best for Less at . HAWTHORNE BROTHERS ABBEVILLE, S. C. CASH OR TERMS HENRY J. GODIN O. D. Doctor of Ocular Science. Exclusive Sight Specialist. Do not dispare or give up if your Eye Physician or Spectacle Dealer cannot prescribe the glasses your eyes need to make you see comfortably and satisfactorily, just remember there* is a rea son. Perhaps U is their unexperience and knowledge of the marvelous new developments to aid subnormal Vision. I espe cially invite the half blind and most complicated cases for ex amination. CONTACT LENSES FITTED. ARTIFICIAL EYES FITTED. Offices 956 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia -X- Tank Helps Keep Windshield Wipers Operating Normally Dearborn, Mich.—An answer to the motorist’s problem of slowing windshield wipers when the car is ascending a hill or accelerating has been provided by the Ford Motor Company in the form of a vacuum leveling tank recently placed on the market as an acces sory. The tank helps keep windshield wipers operating normally under all driving conditions by maintain ing constant vacuum to the wiper motor. It is available through au thorized Ford and Lincoln-Mer- cury dealers. X “Some may think a world food plan is impracticable, a dream of starry-eyed idealists. I suggest that a plan which Will open up great new markets for agricultural and industrial products and bring about great expansion of trade is ^ommonsense and economic wis dom. If a plan which does this, and at the same time banishes hunger and malnutrition from the world and gets the nations to co operate with each other instead of righting each other—if this is 'dealism, then I say the world will be better off for a good stiff dose of idealism.”—Sir John Boyd Orr. X “One farmer with his machinery grows and harvests more food than four farmers with their horses in olden times. Farm pro duction per man goes up. Produc- oer man in the factories goes down. Are not farm workers and factory workers of one blood, one breed, that their speed should dif fer so?”—Walter Locke, in Trends of the Times, Atlanta Journal. X It is more true now than when President F. D. Farrell of Kansas State College said it years ago that “To be a successful farmer re quires intelligence, resourcefulness, self-reliance, patience, and hard work.” X The high cost of forest fires WILL PICK UP LAUNDIV liNDAKS AND THAIS We will pick up laundry each week on Monday and Tuesday, delivering back to you by Saturday. Family Wash, 8 cents per pound for flat work; 20 cents per pound for wearing clothes. . Wet Wash, 5 cents per pound; 50 cents mini mum. ' Thrifty Wash, flat work finished, wearing clothes, wet, minimum, 75 cents. % Bachelor's Bundle, 25 cents per pound/ Call 31 for Pick-Up service. McCORMICK DRY CLEANERS McCormick, S. C. FOlill Funeral Director And Embalmer Ambulance Service McCormick, S. C. Phone 76 and 96 / Yes, You too "Will be Hoppiei; and Healthier ri <1 // when you TRY P-47 ik- ITOKj. ^ K -’X—— Mm ~ s' p>71 [Y b crops up as a factor cost of lumber. in the high PEOPLE S DRUG STORE McCORMICK, S. C.