America and Japan Reach Agreement Over Yap Treaty
Washington reports that the United States and Japan have resolved differences on Yap. The pact would grant Japan administrative control, while the US gains cable and wireless rights. The treaty recognizes the League mandate with conditions including missionary access and US oversight of administration.
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Island
Yap
United States
Paris
Washington
Pacific
Japan
League of Nations
Pacific Islands
League
Guam
Tokio
Clergy Declines Rector Call at St Timothy's Columbia
On December 7 Rev A J Derbyshire received a call through Bishop Kirkman Finlay to become Rector of St Timothy's Church in Columbia. After careful consideration he declined the offer, with both Bishop Guerry and Bishop Finlay expressing gratification and support to pursue other work in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Derbyshire
Kirkman G. Finlsy
St. Timothy’s Church
Columbia
Derbyshire
W. A. Guerry
Charleston
K. G. Finlay
Mrs J M Wilkinson and Nettie Russell Return from Bamberg
Mrs J M Wilkinson and Miss Nettie Russell returned after spending several days in Bamberg attending the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilkinson
Nettie Russell
Bamberg
the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Two New Teachers Begin After Christmas
Simonsville fourth grade gains Esther Todd replacing Sara Perrin after the holidays. Frances DeLorme of Abbeville mill school stays home to nurse her father. Mary Quarles Tink will take her class. Christmas holidays run Dec 16 to Jan 2. midterm exams start Jan 27 with a week of review. John E Swearingen praised the school’s fine work and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Todd
Simosonville
Sara Perrin
Frances DeLorme
Abbeville
Miss DeLorme
Misa Mary Quarles Tink
Converse College
John E. Swearingen
Swearingen
Funding Bill Sets Terms for Foreign Debt Funding
Senate finance committee approves funding of 11 billion dollars owed by foreign governments. New obligations mature by June 15, 1947 with interest not less than 5 percent, semi annual payments. Secretary Mellon and committee Democrats back the House bill provisions, reporting to the Senate Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Senate Finance Committee
Penrose
Mellon
Senate
McCumber
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Simmons
North Carolina
Irish Opinion Divisions Mark Dail Over Treaty
Dublin December reports show Sinn Fein leaders split over the London treaty with Great Britain. Some back De Valera arguing it requires a fresh mandate, while others think the delegates were empowered and any ratification should await elections. Mansion House talks reveal personal ties still cordial and a likely close vote if a division occurs.
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Dublin
Dail Éireann
Great Britain
London
Sinn Fein
Hamon de Valera
South Ireland
Ireland
Mansion House
de Valera
Negro Threw Rocks After Bethla Turmoil Arrests
Sheriff Leroy of McCormick County met Abbeville for Will Marshall arrested Monday by Sheriff McLane after terrorizing Bethla neighborhood with rocks. Marshall’s damage traced to McCormick. he was turned over to Sheriff Leroy. John Smith was arrested on obtaining money under false pretense and jailed. John Holmes also faced similar charges of fake pretense.
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Leroy
McCormick County
Abbeville
Will Marshall
McLane
Bethla
John Smith
John Holmes
Abbeville High Gains Accredited Status in Birmingham
Prof. Robert H. Coleman of the College of Charleston attended the Birmingham educators meeting where Abbeville High School earned accreditation. Coleman, a committee member, commends Major Fulp for the outstanding showing by the Abbeville school at the Birmingham gathering.
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Robert H. Coleman
College of Charleston
Birmingham
Abbeville High School
Coleman
Major Fulp
Abbeville School
Edison backs Ford Muscle Shoals project plan
Thomas Edison in Orange New Jersey says Ford could make the Muscle Shoals fertilizer project profitable for the public. He estimates the dam cost at 45 million by the government and 30 million by Ford, with 8 percent profit to Ford and fertilizer prices falling if profits rise. Edison offers chemistry expertise to compensate Ford’s weaker area.
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Orange
N. J
Thomas E. Edison
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
South
Alabama
Ford
Swearingen Praises Abbeville Teachers Institute
Major Falp received a letter from Superintendent Swearingen praising the Abbeville Teachers Institute. He notes the well planned event, engaging observation work in city classrooms, and promising discussions. He commends the growth of the city school system and the success of teachers and pupils.
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Falp
Swearingen
Abbeville
Calhoun Highway Officials Plan Meeting Tomorrow
J. M. Nickles, chairman of the arrangements committee, reports Calhoun Highway Association directors will hold a session tomorrow. Many questions about the road are on the agenda and several directors have signaled attendance.
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J. M. Nickles
Calhoun Highway Association
Three Marines Wounded in Managua Fiesta Day Brawl
Three American marines were slightly wounded in the Fiesta Day brawl in Managua Nicaragua last Thursday according to Navy Department reports. The injured are Sergeant Lee Henry of Louisville Kentucky Corporal Ray Frey of Chartrege Missouri and Private Arthur Owen of Spokane Washington.
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Washington
Lee Henry
Louisville
Corporsl
Ray Frey
Charthege
Arthur Owen
Spokane
Wash
Managua
Nicaragua
Navy Department
Day in Williamston visit to nurse Judy Brown
Mrs. Sallie Bradley and Mrs. J. C. Klugh plan a Williamston day Thursday visiting Dr. Brown's home. They will see Judy Brown, longtime servant and nurse for the Klugh children, who wishes to farewell her "white folks" as she parts ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Bradley
J. C. Klugh
Williamston
Dr. Brown
Judy Brown
Judy
Klugh
Roy Gilleland resigns as cooperative store manager
At a stockholders meeting of the Cooperative Mercantile Company Roy Gilleland announced his resignation effective January 1 and will return to his prior job as a conductor on the Seaboard railroad. A tonight meeting will elect a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Mercantile Company
Roy Gilleland
Gilleland
Seaboard Railway
Plans go forward for Abbeville Legion dinner
Ex service men meet to reorganize the American Legion in Abbeville and plan a December 29 dinner. A women’s auxiliary will serve the supper with Miss Mae Robertson as chair of the committee to finalize details. After the Legion reorganization the auxiliary will be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Legion
Senate debate opens over new four power Pacific treaty
Washington dispatch reports the Senate hearing the four power Pacific covenant as the Versailles treaty comparison draws staunch opposition. Senators Borah Poindexter Reed challenge provisions on armament and Article X while warning of a gefähring path, urging strict adherence to the covenant and a united stance.
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Washington
Pacific
League of Nations
Idaho
Reed
Missouri
Mr.b
Borah
Ington
Poindexter
És Publican
United States
Senate
Penatsr Poindexter
D. Townsend Smith
Supper Committee
Feinstein Moving to York Consolidates Stores
Abbeville merchant Feinstein to move remaining goods to York within days and join brother Nathan Feinstein who operates a York store. L Feinstein will manage the merged business as another brother prepares to relocate to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Feinstein
York
Nathan Feinstein
L. Feinstein
Chicago
Cotton Market Rises on Favorable Consumption Report
Spot prices held at 18 cents with futures posting gains across months from 14 to 35 points as a stronger consumption report supported the market. November usage reached 526,610 bales versus 332,057 last year and 490,698 in 1919, with January 17.48 and March 11.48 points.
Christmas Census Aims at Mill Children Gifts
Miss Inez Ward a community worker at Abbeville Cotton mills has begun a census of children under fourteen to prepare for the annual Christmas gifts. She groups children by age so the mill can provide suitable presents.
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Eran
Inez Ward
Abbeville
Fountain department to reopen under new management at Cash Bargain
J L Anderson, manager of the closing Cash Bargain store, rents fountain equipment from Austin Perrin Drug Co and will run the department early next year. The fountain area will be renovated with new fixtures for better patron service. Mr and Mrs D H Sellivan spent last weekend in Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Anderson
Austin-Perrin Drug Company
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America
Columbia Place
Miss Todd
Miss Link
Perrin
DeLorme
Negro
Edison
Mr. Edison
Fulp
Calhoun
Tomor
Seaboard
Bf Yeer
Choten
Mike Mae Robertson
Stanley
Inson
King
Feinstein
Mise
Asem
J. L .Anderson
Austin-Perrin
D. H. Sellivan
Laurens
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