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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
2
Porker prices declined a quarter to day in Louisville and Nashville, top hogs back in the $1 class. Cattle and sheep quotations steady or unchanged, exys up two cents locally to forty eight cents per dozen. Hogs, cattle, sheep receipts and prices listed for Louisville and Nashville markets. grain and produce rates included.
Hap Myers, a progressive young farmer, moves Hampshire hogs from Virginia to Maury County. He purchased four fine Hampshire sows from Bailey P. Ryans of Shelbyville. The prize winning board of Swine, Swons, won the grand prize at the International Stock Show in Chicago. Myers plans to build a fine herd of Wampeltieres in the county and devotes effort to celebrate the least blond breed.
Dr C G Hounshell spoke on laymen’s role in church and national policy at the First Methodist Church centenary in Columbia. The program featured Dr A P McFerrin former pastor, Rev J Cotton, and a tenor solo by Norman Christley as the choir offered fitting music.
At the annual meeting of the Co-Operative Creamery Association board, a county cow testing association will be organized with costs borne by dairy members. Discussions will cover the creamery’s work, cow testing, feeding practices, and rationing amid cheap feed, inviting interested farmers to seek guidance from County Agent McLean.
New Year offering at the Presbyterian church raised seven hundred dollars for China and Central Europe. Helpers expect to forward additional funds to reach about one thousand dollars to aid sufferers in the two continents.
Mr and Mrs Tom Crewe announce an open house following a local brawl incident. The couple invites neighbors and friends to discuss safety and community remedies while sharing refreshments. Police reports indicate no serious injuries were recorded at the scene.
Miss Ladye Love Ewing returns to Vanderbilt. Miss Fannie Houser visits southern Florida. Miss Edna Peters back from Hopkinsville visit. Mrs. A. K. Ewing attends Green Hutcheson wedding. Miss Mary Allen back at Murfreesboro after Santa Fe holidays. Miss Sarah Hunt Smith returns from Gynnville trip. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell host Spokane guests. Mrs. R. C. Jones and daughter Dorothy return to Nashville. Misses Ira Dell Cook and Mary Etta Sowell back to University of Tennessee. M R McClellan Jr returns home from Nashville holidays. Miss Namne Shaw back to Nangpent Univ and Peabody. John Shaw of Godwin accompanies Erwin family to Atlanta. Erwin daughter R Goyteude Erwin leaves for Atlanta, then Athens.
County Trustee Burns states it will take several days to pay sheep claims killed by dogs from last year. Dozens of claims have been filed and dog tax receipts may not cover all payouts. Schools likely safe this year. farmers plan to remove sheep killing dogs to protect flocks and fund education.
The county court records show license plates for 121 cars sold by Clerk Lipscomb since December 15. The 121 license was due January 1 and the owners now operate cars with the bid numbers at their own peril, while a repeal of wheel tax does not affect state auto licenses.
A well attended watch night service at the Methodist church in Santa Fe featured a social on church grounds, refreshments, a choir opening, and an inspirational talk by Epworth League president Woody Alien. Performances included songs by Rieniva Deli and others, with a closing scripture and talk on making the most of life.
A string of society weddings brightened Columbia with Esther Hale and William Butts wed by Rev. Paul Sladen. Minnie Newcomb and Porter Southall tied the knot near Match with a reception at Riverside. Beulah Chumley married Herbert Pilkington at Second Baptist. Lola Hutcheson wed Joe E B Green in Columbia with red and green decor. Mamie Wesson and Y S Collins wed quietly in Shreveport.
Announcement of marriage between Mrs Bell Harlin Cobb and Pen S Wise solemnized Saturday at Vine Street Christian Church with Dr Carey Morgan officiating The couple to reside in Nashville The bride daughter of Mrs Janie Harlan of Cross Bridges and sister of Austin M Harlan is celebrated among local friends and relatives in Maury County.
The U S Supreme Court interpretation of the Clayton act may affect both employers and labor unions. Government officials note the decision condemns the secondary boycott as restraint upon interstate commerce. The ruling signals broader scrutiny of union and employer tactics in antitrust enforcement.
Prominent talk at the Southern States Banking Association conference in Nashville stresses farmers must run farming like a business. Speakers cited last year’s losses and urged education in forward-looking, sound economic practices. Banks in Tennessee are portrayed as allies aiding farmers toward financial health. Mrs J F Edwards and children returned to Nashville after holidays with her parents.
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