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The Index-Journal from Greenwood, South Carolina • Page 8

The Index-Journal from Greenwood, South Carolina • Page 8

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PAGE EIOnTf THE' INDEX-JOURNAL, GREENWOOD, SX. mi DAT, DEC. 15, 1339 SCEN LUST BITES FOB ESOEPICT Fix Dates For Election Of Committeemen GREENWOOD Salvation Army Kettles Tinkling Again Russians Try To Dislodge Finns (Coitlnud From Page One) shelln for -several hours. No Molrtlei-s ON THE SQUARE MRS DRVEH CHRISTMAS Annual Solicitation for Fund It Begun Today CapL Letter Is Mailed to Farmer of County Designating Time rrjt Place for Community Meetings Next Week. IlirtlMlay iirvrtlngn Ul IIIVI Limil All IIWMI Cranford Say He Has a Long List of Needy and Deserving -Families.

pr RiiHKlan tilialiH fxnlnde 111 Arranged In Attrac rlumn of trnen i-lnp to the river ti.YgSettinfi?vIn Gal where lint a Klncln Flnnl.ill soldier Services Conducted In Shiloh Church, Anderson County, Today The Index Journal exllcuds1 greetings to those whose hlrthday occurs December 16)) (. Dultoit Miss Tlohbip Hiirrtx W. Strawhnrn Following Is it copy of a Icltor tnnl't'd County' Agent' it. I). and I.

The Salvation Ai-my began today 1:30. p. Tuesday, December 19, Greenwood townslifp. HixtBwtr f-hM)l lioiine, ,1:30 p. Tuesday, Deeemher 19, townships was stationed.

lant-Belk Co. Stores their annual solicitation for funds On the way to the front, I stop- I truiive BMKiHlHiil of the Oreenwood to takr care of the community's nin In a darkened rallwav station ston In the annual budget for special wcik at "the holiday season, and whatnnta Cuius i to provide for the underprivileged children and necessities for needy families must -come from the money obtained in this solicitation. needy at Christmas time. One of the nfost attractive dec County AKrienliyral ConservJhlon Ookesbury, Hodges, Walnut Grove. asHociatlon, to all farmerH n' iliej community house, a few mllns bnrk of the lines.

A The Chrletmas kettles of the Sal oratlve features foretelling the hundred FlnnlHh civilians stood Christmas season at Gallant-Belk vation Army and the ringing of trfe little bell by the Army's attendant townships, Klrksey, Callison, Phoenix. Ninety Six, high school building, here, are the niche-scenes ar county: i All pwsons who took part In the 1939 AAA projrram and all who Mrs. Lula Driver, wife of J. Driver, died at her home at Dyson last night nt 11:15 o'clock. She had been ill only lew and her rt.nfh rnmo fin distinct shock to lng a light gllston from a hospttn Is a sure sign' to all that pass up ranged In specially constructed settings on the inside of both At recuiai- intnrv.iiA.

two Mrs. WUnon Henderson Hobert Hemphill Htty fiou Morrow Melvln Itlley O. O. IMiodefi C. K.

Smith Brlce .1. O. Derrick Cuthertim TIllll-IIHitl StCVI'IISOI. Intend to tsko and dcwn the Main street of Greenwood that Christmastime is really part in tho UNO p. VVednewlay, December operators, 20, townships Ninety Six and C'bro- men appeared at a-train' window stores just above the front en Csptnln OwtQsays tnat hc has a long list of needy and, deserving families and children who would know notlung of the joys el (his season, unless they be provided through contribution from those her relative end friends.

X. trances. and truly here. It seems to 'tell out jrmppertt or tenants! are naea. aies of a stretcner iinndcft no to each little ring of Scenes In the dry goods and at Oak Grove school, the message and nre noil led.

of JJmuMii Brooks them. I the and each-smile of the at- V-nmnunity meetings in ready to wear building center a 3:30 p. towjmhlps Brooks, Fel and Mary Lunney Harris of Geoula bout a Nativity theme with three (i wood 'comity to elect, luunty i a She livedln her native stat3, where was born and reared until, Jwo oval settings composing the unit ICacji farmer la requested to look I a for 1 40 I lirndley, ut depot. a. who aie in position to.

lend thlr hand. In thn need for these funds the captain related some of the cases that Imve come under his The center oval Is occupied by the rived from the front since the years ngo, she. with her family mov ItunetU' Anderson Mury ItiKlis Kran's Vai-n'r Fraok niuintiionil Kdward Garner llryxon tinnier 5 manger scene In which the straw start or tno war. a came rrom ut tho iihove schedule and attend the meeting where his farm is hwated and lo-t ht Wftrfrtnt that Santa is on his way and that the Army through you has lots of wcrk to do again this year In taking cure of those who are in distress in our own community. w---.

Captain oilicer in charge of the local organisation, said td to Dysons, fine was a devoted inanger and the Mother Mary are the Talpale river district. Tuf fduy, Ih'ceiiitM'r 111, lownshlps, Troy, V'erderv. tiieenwood coiinfy court, house, member of the Baptist denomina observation, and the stories connect ruiKKtitn casuait.HTM in llie same 1940 eomiiiitJj'men. tion. tout with the cnse.i he told were niKirirt were esinnutea ny army Sllus William Min-tyl portrayed.

Tho oval at the right of the center presents a shepherd group constructed of White in silhouette relief facing the center inanger scene. At the left another most pathetic. Grandmothers with leavesmany friends who deenly symrjatlitee with her (iviui-ei's at 2. nun. inciiiaing many Sound Equipment Furnished At children on their hands that will killed at clone rsnce by machine liave no Christmas dinner.

Sick gun fire. family irt her deatia. Surviving are her husband, J. Georgia' (iralini), Ware Hlioals Birthdays' today (Dee, 151: Boxing Bouts Tonight people who heecl this Christmas The officers said the Finnish oval background presents a siini lar group "composed of wise men Driver, two daughters. Mrs.Lessle today as he placed the kettles at various points along Main street, that he hoped that there would be a llbtral response from Mand Mrs.

Greenwood, so that and girls, old nww and w'ometv sick nenitln and others that; the Armv ueuu were very rew ana tnose Earksdale and Mrs. Grace Smith, Kffectlve lighting arrangements wouiidetrvwere mostly shnipi! Calhoun Foils; seven sons, Burt reveal the three groups. casesji Cf Interest to those planning to attend the boxing- elimination to-. "heer. Old men and women am many more.

He said that liB h6ed that those who pass by the Army kettlec on tho street during the time until ChtisMiot to forget the purpose chairs have been placed around the ring in circles so that every one may have what amounts to a riru? side Dilver, Anderson; Haskol Driveiu Karl Kennedy W'renn K. L. Hushton John L. Korneth pimore MrH, Annie Campbell of Oreon- vllle v. Mfss Carri rltr the" store building which houMes men's wear a similar group Grecnwoa; ginora unver, max, nisb Hospital service was one.

of reaches at Christmas time could seat. The Armory is well UghWdwSTree settings Is portrayed the most efficient In existence. In mode happy. is being kept warm for the comfort The center oval presents a group which they have been placed on inn critical aays nreteuino' tne Ths, according to Captain Cranford, the method used by the night and tomorrow night In the Armory Is the announcement by Pst Commander B. Henderson that he has contracted with Lee Bell for his sound equpiment to be used as a musical entertainment as well as for announcement purposes.

I I I ,1, ,1 II III, the street, and contribute freely to of choir hoys wearing black and white vestments and holding small ber of regular easseneer coaches this worthy cause, and then you can WeddlriK AnnlrersitHN Salvation Army each Christmas to obtain funds for the wjtnmunity's were oonveritu into nosniiai units say, "I helped to Keep me pot William Driver. Hatrwell. Buddie and Klser Driver, of Dysons, and Frank Driver of Portcrdalo, three 8ister3, Maggie Andrrscn; Mrs. Vera Gordon, Dan-ielsville, and Mrs, Plnkey Per. (jueron of Callioun Foils: four Harris, Elberton, Albtrt.

Trtnahd James Harris, Bir. minaham. Ala and eleven grnnd- black hymn books. The flanking ovals are decora Tho Index-Journal offsrs con- or all those attending these bouts. Those who can should avail themselves of this opportunity to see these boys in action again tonight nnd tomorrow night at 7:30.

Admission prices are 35 cents for adults and 35 -cents for chcildren. boiling." 1 to noiu srrercners, vvnen tne wnr needy, there, being no special provl (fi nrulations and best wishes to Everything Is being tlone to make ed with groups of three candles came, ine trains were waiting on th following whose wedding an- attennlng these fights as com- 1.. of white with red flames. sidings, niversary Is tomorrow (Decem forUrble a3 possible. Hundreds of Reprieved 12 Figures for tho scenes are dolls lu costume.

Minutes Before League Acts In MRS. RQOGERS PASSES AIY Death Secret To Aid Planes Battle At Sea ber Ifi I Mr. and Mrs. C. C.

Flynn Mr. txinl Mrs. Kuile W. I'lnson Mr. and Mrs.

J. It. Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wash Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. C'orley Cotton Loan To Reach Farmers In S. C.

Next Week Finland Now The funeral servlceswor held at this afternoon- from Bliilch Baptist church In Anderson county. Interment was followed in the church cemetery. British Turning: Out Plane An Hour WASHINGTON. Dec. 15 K'onllaued From Pago One) tiENKVA, Dee.

15. The shot Moore was-a bootlegger a nu si The sons served as active pnllH League of Nations acted secretly British aircraft factories were de Succumbs Last Nigh ver Mlmms after an argument nt (Continued From Pnge Onr) important and "the ship returned to a home harbor;" (Germany has five crnls- About Shopping At Mary's. In New York, largest department store In the world, toaay to roommate sunniy or arms scribed hi authoritative reports to bearers. Elyth'r Service. negro road house 1 hi dor at a At Home In Calli and ammunition for Finland while day to be turning out warplanes at the rate of more than one an hour before he kne salesgirls were recently asked to! the Finns themselves soueht io son After Long- Ill roM'MHIA, Dec.

16. Uf) Proceeds of thu'pew federal cotton loan, which for the first time will vary under a "location differential." should begin reaching South Carolina farmers by next week." Commissioner- of Agricul organize a foreign legion to fight In an effort assuie air supremacy ness tne mvumriK armies 01 noviei iius- Columbus JMay Be Nazi Decoy pver Oermany. sla. a lag in production at the he would reprieved, Moore told Chaplain Watt "I declare before God In Heaven that I did not do the shooting and don't know who did. 1 did not go toNhe Piccolo The burst of offlcfjit oratory in Mrs Lizzie Callison Kcdsers, wife start of tjh.e.

European war, aviation tionunuea irtiio rago vniej Quarters said, "British planes are ture J. Ro Jones said today being rolled off assembly lines at a cident to expulsion ot Russia from the LeaKiie left Finland primarily with a lot of promises and the help of the League staff of finish 'the sentence, "The shopper who takes the merry out of my Christmas Is the one who They answered: says before she makes up her mind, 'are Vou sure you've shown me, shops not singly, but In pairs. Kuch woman keeps the other from being completely satisfied with anything. Is so hent on making the man with her think she knows used as a decoy. Thsy suggested that the Colum The German vessels were in the North sea near the scene of the great World War battle of Jutland, Erltish airmen reported on their return from a bitter aerial fight in which the ships participated.

Royal Air Force fliers reported the German warships they saw were a battleship, a cruiser, some destroyers and a submarine. Dejperate efforts were made by the Germans to keep secret the fact that night with tbos'e boys but of Claude C. Rodgers, died at her home In the Callison section at 8 s'clock last nightFor some months iJre had been lU and little hope for rue loan. wtucn win average $5 a bale more than last year's speed well above 1,000 a month: French production. Coo, was mount bus, soiling apparently unarmed sihm loan, was announced three weeks ed substantially to probably 400 ago at Washington tne last or assembly and council delegates left Geneva.

League officials set to work on defenseless on open seas, Actually would be conveved bv German siib-marinrs waltliw to torpetoany British or French rea raiders' tlutt might attack the p-ish nershlp, .1 uim ul-11 -Ji her recovery oould be had by family and friends arid though the seriousness of her condition was realized the news of herpasslng gives much urief to those whi had known Under the location differential producers nearer the spinning centers will get bigger loans. Farmers of the Piedmont section of the task which they said had sec planes a month. The reports supported the statement of Britain's air minister, 8lr Kingsley Wood, in the House of Commons this week that "the mere numerical output of today is more than twice what it. was last year" went to the still and' stayed I fee) that I'm saved through my faith In CUrlBt." There was premonition among prison officials that Moore would Ket a respite. This morning Warden H.

II. Wilson Instructed attaches not to write up" the execution until It took place. Usually Information about prisoners Is put In the "death chamber, book" several hours before ex-1 recy as Its essential character. everything about everything thafithat the vessels were on the high she asks dozens of pointless que-j etas. The British said six successive Hons while waiting shoppers wives" of German fighter planes South Carolina will get a S.

3 -cent This was. necessary, they said. MM iW her so longvand esteemed her so hlehly, because allied supplies could reach wresactioiimI mifccxut utfwrK 1 shift, from one foot to the other. a pound loan for middliitg seven-eighths, cotton, while farmers in other sections will get 9.25 cents Finland only by a combination Jf Mrs. Rodgers was a daughter cf wenttloit to try to prevent the Rcyal Air Force from getting home with the news, can't make up her ralad.

sea and overland routes. THE KICK Our Of IM WPA ROAD -AID SPARTANBURG. Dec: 15. the late Preston Brooks Callison and Mattle White. ploneerregldents of the county.

She was sixty-one years The Vague suffer from Colds' coitions, so that witnesses may fiXIGH COUGHS DUE R) COLDS. CHEST WELL WITH FENETRO Another shopper who takes the WHY t'NSENTIMEXTAL COM of age, having been born. June UJ a pound. The loan last year was 8.3 cents on the same staple. delphla.

He asked the officers to escort him the rtmanider of the trip. merry out of salesgirls Merry Senator Byrnes' office was notified yesterday presidential approval had been given a WPA allotment of sign the book without delay after I the execution. a GETTYSBURG. Pa. For quick hrlHtmas Is the one who: V' has only the vaguest no l-m slate speeding motorist, halted by relief from 948.842 for the Improvement of South Carolina state highways.

The srsvptomg They escorted him to the nearest policemen after a 10-mlle chase, said he was racing to see his wife and his newly-born son in Phils- illstice nf thm tuuiro vhn fln.j him nnn.fulsral lit imnumvl bvl" tion of what she wants. Typical want somo hose for my aunt. 1 donknow what slse she wears, hut she about five-two or three, l.torittTlSMITfl 810 for spjeding. 'the state. highway department.

halve sohk drops snd she weighs about 200 COrHE THE PRICE end QUALITY OF MEATS Beef lb. fl aits until she'" Is at a crowded counter to make out her shopping list Pork Roast wlb. II sf: sends me to get something Gentlemen's Nights out of stock while ntjrj Veal Roast bnck is turned. Won't walther turn, but 1878. Mrs.

Rodgers, one of the county's met" beloved; women, sient her entire Hfe In the unity In which was bom. She endeared herself to coiuitlc.sn friends by her beautiful Christian character. She was a member of Bold Springs churth and as long as her health permitted was a regular riendnnt. Eurvlving are her husband, C. C.

Rodgers one daughter, Miss Louise Rodders, three sons, Harold Rodgers, Albert Rodgers. of Callison, Clarence Rodgers, cf Blyth's Service, Greenwood; one granddaughter, Katie Elizabeth Rodgers. Culllson; three sl'-ters, Mrs: J. H. Flynn.

Mrs. V. C. Polatty, Callison; Mrs. J.

p. Jt rdan. LcvinKton; three brothers. I-J. V.

Callison, Callison; J. R. Callison, Eradlcv, and T. C. Callison, I.

exlngton. st; vices 'will be held from Ec Id Springs Baptist church fcSatur-day incrnins at it o'clock, the Rev. A D. Croft, the Rev. C.

W. and Dr. Chns. Sims officiating. lb.

lb on me PORK SHOULDER pays, 'won't you wait 15c so afraid tnat the cus- turners on either side will rind a Also Fish Oysters Fryers Tonight and Saturday Night No Ladies Allowed! better bargain that has to seeJ everything they arc being shown." I tit I TIP TOP MAEKET The Perfect Khopier When eacli salesgirl had finish Geo. C. Playrr Phone 2131 ed the sentence and added, "but most shoppers are really nice and LET OUR TRUCK DO YOUR MOVING HAULING ALL Right ouslderate," thoy were asked an See Us for Your Christmas Turkeys and other question: r. How would you dcKcrlbn the Chickens "Mr. Santa Glaus IritttMvtnit will follow in the fam perfect shopper?" "Thiit," they wild.

"Is easy. "The answer Ih a man." for the men from 'the girls behind the counter. Vt't ll. they deserve a break oeeaslonnlly, all will agree. ily plot in the church cemetery.

The body will be at the home after sf oviock tnis allrrnoon to await SUGGESTIONS IF you have a wife or lady friend, and $25 evenlug wrap she keeps coining In lo see The bag, and glove outfit she wants, but thfNlx.nr cf the sc-rylee: 4TliK tollowlng nephews serve as actrve pallbearers: S. A. Rod-Keis. IrbV Rodgers, Clayton Rush, franklin polatty, Fred Callison. Woodrciw CivUbion, T.

C. Callison MISS CHEVES ENDS LIBRARY SERVICE FOR V'K- with Christmas and everything' IF ABSENT-MINDED you have a wife or friend, and $20 and Calhwui Jordan IF Blyth's Serlei SANTA CLAUS you have a wife or a. lady friend "with a' 'r hundred ideas, and about $5 ft. Give her a ifbod looking jacket bag and a pair of gloves to mntch Rosoville POTTERY A sweater and skirt Or she needs a few under "things" S. C.

DEATHS 1 "-H (By lhe Associated Press) Deaths In South Carolina In thj Inst 24 hours: William Columbus Harper, M. Pickens William W. Brannon, 'si. nenr V'- That evening dress she Just wishes she could have' A box, or. under ''things" she needs, but Just hasn't bought yet robe, gowns, sllns, and panties IF you have a wife or friend, and $15 Wlmt-atKMit a new dres for the holidays Or a less expensive rolie.

and, more under "tilings" IF you have a wife or friend, and $10 or thereabouts A white hunny jacket for evening A jacket, sweater and skirt for knocking A collection of those little things that count blouse, bag, gloves, hose, and scarf CHARLESTON LIBRARIAN TO LE XlTCEEDED-TEMPORARl-I LY BY M'SS HARPER CHAilLESTON. Dec. 15 Miss; Farmelee Cheves, librarian at the Charleston Free library since June, 1932, will leave the library after to- day for a vacation which will con-j tlnue to January 1, after which she will retire. Miss Cheves will be sue ceeded by Miss Nancy Harper, of the Greenwood county library, who i will act as exchange librarian, irom January 1-July 31, after Which Miss Emily Sanders, of Summervllle, will become permanent librarian. Miss Harper's appointment was i announced yesterday following IF i Inmuit you love her very much, and only have $1 That piece of.

costume jewplry she wants A pair of hose-that really wear A spiffy new coin purse A sewing box to take on trips new flower for her evening dress A ptjir of woolly mittens FOSTORIA I GLASSWARE 1817 ROGERS VM. ROGERS SON, and COMMUNITY PLATE SILVERWARE CHINA '-ml complete Rets and in open stock Table and Floor ELECTRIC LAMPS ELEC. PERCOLATORS ELEC. TOASTERS ELEC. WAFFLE IRONS HEATING PADS Glass COFFEE MAKERS Mrs.

Lucille Lynch Dukes, 54. Orangeburg Carl Brlmer Cate, Infant, 'Spartanburg William Franklin Poole, 70. Piedmont L. Whitfield. 56.

LaFranre S. Watson Gowdy, -go, Uko City James Frank Ules, 46, Bennettsr vllle Mrs. Hettle Carter. 69, Harts- ART STUDIO POTTERY in ivory with gold decoration PREX OVENWARK" FARBERWARE Wearever Buckeye ALUMINUMWARE Universal Kitchen Combination Mixer-Beater Juice Extractor practical household aids combined in one IF meeting on Tuesday of the trustees ot the library. Miss Cheves traced the the library in the nine years of Its you have more than $25, and you want to dreaa her "like a queen" Let us outfit her from "tip to toe," 4 fill her trunk, and really please her.

Vllle existence. Miss McBee presented rcounty Mhs Cheves, cn behalf of the board, an appropriately engraved silver cream and sugar service. The sliver, made in England, is a reproduction of representative Georgian silver of i Sullivan, Berkeley Frnnklln Copeland, 86. Ernest county James Kershaw, the period of about 1748. GAMBRELL HARDWARE CO.

The Subway-Gift ShojS Ground Floor Central Union Bldff. Alcohol, in its pure state, is said to be one of the most useful and commercially-Important chemicals In existence. The Swedish parliament recently passed a bill providing all workers with a two-week vacation with pay each year..

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