Women gain suffrage as Colby signs proclamation
Secretary Colby signed the Nineteenth Amendment proclamation at his home after Tennessee certified ratification. Washington announced the proclamation, placing suffrage into effect and enabling registration for the fall elections. Governor Cooper said South Carolina women are now qualified voters and registration begins Monday.
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Columbia
Cooper
South Carolina
Colby
Washington
Tennessee
United States
State Department
Fred K. Nielsen
Nielsen
Nielson
Charles Cook
Diplomatic Bureau
Abuy Scott. Baker
National Wogus
Carrie Chapman Catt
Alice
Spahville, Tenn
Deri
Scholarships Awarded by State Board of Education
The State Board of Education announced yesterday the winners of scholarships to Clemson College Winthrop College and the University of South Carolina. From Abbeville County Miss Pauline Clinkseales wins a Winthrop scholarship for another year and Miss Myra Williams gains a county scholarship conditionally. George Cann receives Clemson scholarship, and S. A. Williams of Route 3 Abbeville also wins a Clemson scholarship.
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State Board of Education
Clemson College
Winthrop College
University of South Carolina
State
Cooper
John E. Swearingen
Department of Education
Abbeville County
Pauline Clinkseales
Abbeville
Winthrop
Myra Williams
Antreville
Roger Williams
George Cann
Lester Cann
Clemson
S. A. Williams
Route 3
Mr. Williams
Ellie Williams
The
People’s Bank
Gossett Request for New Trial Planned by Court
Judge Ernest Moore will hear Ken neth Gossett's motion for a new trial at the opening of the Court of General Sessions in this city on Monday September 6. Proctor A Bonham of Greenville will argue that two jurors expressed prejudicial opinions before being sworn. Solicitor Homer S Blackwell represents the state. The case draws statewide interest.
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Kenneth Gossett
Ernest Moore
Court of General Sessions
Proctor A. Bonham
Greenville
Gossett
Homer S. Blackwell
Nine Year Old Undergoes Tonsil Operation at Memorial Hospital
The nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Reese had her tonsils removed yesterday at Abbeville County Memorial hospital. The operation was successful and the patient is recovering well. Dr Norden of Anderson performed the procedure and several others.
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M. B. Reese
Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
Norden of
Anderson
Greenwood Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. W. M. Barnwell and Mrs. R. B Caldwell joined Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Barnwell for a Wednesday noon gathering in Greenwood. Mrs. Frank B. Gary also spent time in Greenwood as a visitor today.
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W. M. Barnwell
R. B Caldwell
Greenwood
Frank B. Gary
Saluda Baptist Assembly Plans Sunday Conven tion in Williamston
Washington reports Secretary Colby signed a proclamation announcing ratification of the suffrage amendment. Antis plan mass meetings statewide Saturday to protest ratification. Anderson city and county prepare to enforce laws against under twelve driving and general speeders.
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State Department
Colby
Washington
Antis
Saluda Baptist Association
Williamston
Anderson
All Hands Together in Strong Pull For A Greater Abbeville
A detailed Abbeville chamber drive urges citizens to unite for local growth. The piece praises cooperation, female civic rights, and active promotion of town interests. It emphasizes boosting business, investing locally, and speaking positively about Abbeville to attract prosperity.
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Abbeville
Chamber of Commerce
George Mann and party endure trying Columbia to Abbeville trip
George Mann with three daughters and a sister traveled from Columbia to Abbeville by car. Heavy rain and poor roads left them mud covered. Near Edgefield they crossed a torrent swollen stream, watching a bridge float downstream, a near miss Mann called a sign from the Good Lord.
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George Mann
Columbia
Abbeville
Edgefield
Mr. Mann
Girl Backed Out and License Was No Good
A young man obtained a marriage license but the planned wedding was postponed by illness. He later lost the license, got a new one, and then returned claiming the marriage was off and sought a refund. The outcome is not disclosed.
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Miller
Weather Says Unfavorable Conditions Persist for Cotton
Washington reports continued unfavorable weather for cotton in the week ending Tuesday. The National Weather Bureau issued the update noting above normal temperatures in the central and eastern regions while rainfall remained scarce in some northeastern localities.
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Washington
National Wenther Bureau
Cotton condition reports vary but show strong yield estimates
At Williamson's cotton office many reports predict a crop around 12.5 to 14 million bales. The National Ginners report puts conditions at 69 with an estimated 12.7 million bales, while Commercial Appeal cites 68.4 and 13.03 million bales. Locally observers note deterioration on sandy lands and active boll weevil presence in the county.
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C. E. Williamson
Commerical Appeal
Memphis
Fenner & Beane
Thomson
People’s Bank
Abbeville students volunteer for foreign missions
A Sunday night union service at the Baptist church features four Abbeville women who plan to join missionary boards. Gladys Wham Ruth Howie Egna Bradley and Katherine O Neal will discuss their call to India Japan and China with training plans before leaving. The event includes a mixed choir and a Des Moines Student Volunteer meeting report.
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Baptist Church
Abbeville
Gladys Wham
Ruth Howie
America
Des Moines
Ab Cheville
Regular services resume August 29 in Associate Reformed Church
Services will start again in the A. R. P. Church on the Sabbath of August 29 with regualr worship to follow.
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A. R. P. Church
Associate Reformed Church
Four Allied Notes Warn Poland to Seek Immediate Peace
London Aug 26 Four emphatic notes from the United States Great Britain France and Italy warn Poland against anti Russian moves and a continuation of the war. The U S note urges stopping bloodshed and continuing peace talks with Soviet Russia. Poland may transfer negotiations to Riga and pledge to honor Versailles.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Warsaw
London
Poland
New Republic
Washington
Russia
Boxes Ready for Election Tuesday in County Primary
County Chairman J Howard Moore announces boxes are prepared for the August 1 primary. Boxes with oaths tally sheets and ballots are at the courthouse for managers and club secretaries to verify contents and purge roll books.
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J. Howard Moore
Court House
U. S. Senate
Moore
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