Memorial Day Observed by Mary Ann Buie UDC Chapter
Memorial Day was observed in Johnston on April 26 by the Mary Ann Buie chapter UDC with a 4 PM service at the Methodist church. Mr. Rion McKissick of Greenville gave the address. 64 veterans were honored as descendants placed flowers on graves. A wreath was laid at the Confederate monument and the day included a cemetery visitation and rose petal processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Buie
Georgia
Rion McKissick
Greenville
McKissie
Mt. of Olives
Lott
Martha
Saluda
Lucinda Horne
J. H. White
Tom C. White
Wilmington
N. C
A. B. Lott
Newberry
W.R. Darlington
Allendale
Edisto District
O. D. Black
Darlington
James Tompkins
Ridge Association
Philippi Church
Johnston Church
Epworth News Highlights Local Weather And Social Notes
Sun shines over Epworth as farmers capitalize on good weather though cotton acreage drops. Celestia school closed April 21 with Grace Verner as teacher. Eulala school closing exercises enjoyed by many. Louise Freeland improves from illness. typhoid affects Mrs Heber Wheeler. Evelyn Watkins visiting grandparents Belton and Mrs Belton Watkins. Boone family shared a Sunday visit with Gaines Boone. Ethel Outts celebrates birthday with a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Weevil
Celestia
Grace Verner
Eulala School
Louise Freeland
Heber Wheeler
Evelyn Watkins
Belton Watkins
W. M. Boone
Gaines Boone
Zack Outts
Miss Ethel
Nixon Offers Ice Delivery From McMurrain’s Stand
J P Nixon advertises ice for sale in any quantity with delivery services across town. Delivery will be from McMurrain’s old stand near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Nixon
McMurrain
Depot
Picnic day delights and local updates in Colliers
A crowded gathering enjoyed Miss Ellie Dorn's music at a picnic under oaks. A large dinner followed with baskets for Mrs. Will Holmes, who is improving after illness. Local residents travel guests include Jinks Io Morgan and Lars Mims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Dorn
Will Holmes
Florence McKie
Notice of Stock Certificate Replacement in Bank Robbery Case
Notice states a 10 share stock certificate in Bankers' National Life Insurance Company of Orangeburg S C dated December 9 1919 was stolen during the October 19 1920 robbery of the Bank of Trenton. After legal notice expires the undersigned will apply for a duplicate certificate. 4-5-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Trenton
Bankers’ National Life
Miss Florence Mims Comments on the Staid Professor
Florence Mims writes a reflective column from Tonkawa discussing quotations, kings, facts versus fantasy, and the role of a critic. She recalls a pupil named Bobbie, notes the professor needing both accuracy and imagination, and muses on the value of inspiring speech over strict fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mims
Rehoboth News Weather and Social Notes
The Rehoboth column reports bad weather threatening crops and fruit. Local residents attended talks and visits including Dr Gardner and Mr James Parks. Social calls include Messrs Strom Culbreath Lee Reynolds at Press Stone, and gatherings at Winn and Seigler homes. The Woman's Missionary society plans a meeting at Mrs R D Seigler’s the first Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Gardner Yi
James Parks
Strom Culbreath
Lee Reynolds
Press Stone
J. T. Wash
W. R. E. Winn
Johnnie Wash
Kate Moultrie
T. B. Culbreath
Marion Traylor
Thayer Seigler
Sunday School Day at the Methodist Church
The Methodist Church hosted its annual children's day service with a full house. Mrs Lovick Smith organized the program, Miss Sadie Mims played piano, and infant Mildred Mae Alford was baptized by Rev G W M Taylor. Mr S B Nicholson presided over the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovick Smith
Sadie Mims
Mildred Mae Alford
J. G. Alford
G. W. M. Taylor
Sale of Batte's Prolific corn seed at two dollars
A limited quantity of Batte's Prolific corn is offered for sale as seed at 2.00 dollars per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batte
Dr Jester and Greenwood Singers To Perform
A May 9 meeting in the Methodist church begins at 4 pm on duties of a Christian woman to her government with Dr Jester of Greenwood as central speaker. Mrs Richard Williams of the South Carolina League of Women Voters attends, Greenwood singers provide music, and Greenwood and Edgefield residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Jester
Greenwood
First Baptist Church
Johnston
Trennon
Edgefield
Richard Williams
South Carolina League of Women Voters
Friends
France
Presbyterian Church Choir
Evelyn Dalles
Greenwood County
Wade
Members rally for 1 W. C. T. U. contest and 50th anniversary
Edgefield hosts a one million member drive as the national WCTU prepares for its 50th anniversary in 1924. Monday's meeting at Mrs. J L Mims’s home introduces three trio teams led by Mrs. J L Mims Mrs W L Dunovant and Mrs Helen Nicholson to boost memberships with 12 new members reported and May 16 as the contest end. A reception will honor new members. Gladys Lawton recited and returned from Columbia with state prize hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whilden
Fred Parker
Fannie Pruitt
A. J. Mobley
Auburndale
Fla
W. J. Hatcher
Greenwood
Missionary Institute
Jule Mobley
Charleston
Magnolia Gardens
Victor Johnson
W. T. Walton
Mary Waters
Augusta
O. S. Wertz
Taylor Goodwyn
Thomas Cook
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bettis Bouknight
Miss Barre
Lexington
Veda Barre
Marion Turner
Leesville
Leda Gall
Edgefield
J. L. Mims
W. L. Dunovant
Helen Nicholson
Gladys Lawton
Lost certificate of deposit notice to bank
Notice that a $1 000 interest bearing certificate of deposit dated May 24 1921 issued by the pares and Merchants Bank of Johnston DC has been lost in the mails. Application for a duplicate certificate will be made to the bank on Thursday June 1 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pares and Merchants Bank
Johnston, D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Wheale
Baptist Church
Epworth News
W. L. Dunovant, Jr
Rosela’ Parker
Rosela Parker
Leon Warren
P. M. Feltham Mai
Hugh Mitchell
Saeki
Lucia Miller
Lena Wells
Kate Hammond
J. M. Miller
Warren Miller
Georgia Harrison
H. W. McKie
Tonkawa
Robert . Louis Stevenson
Bobbie
University Preparatory School
Stevenson
Joseph
Alabama
Rehoboth News
Methodist Church
Dr. Jester
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