Johnston News Highlights Church Meetings and Local Events
The Johnston area reports on the Baptist church annual business meeting with sermons by a visiting pastor, mid October protracted services, and community notes. Local figures include Rev Brooke, J. L. Walker, and families like the Logues, Mobleys, and Wrights visiting or hosting events. A new Farmers and Merchants Bank nears completion and a K P lodge meeting featured second degree work and a barbecue. crime mentions include a car recovered after a theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist, Church
The
Baptist Church
Brooke
George
Wallace Logue
Meeting Street
Elise Mobley
Ridge Spring
Walter Allen
Walter Scott
F. M. Warren
Frank Bland
Broad Street
Augusta
Eugene Thrailkill
Lawrence Vance
Elzie LaGrone
Pi Tau Club
Chamber of Commerce
Theer
Oak Grove
Ward
Louise Coleman
Aiken
W. E. LaGrone
Heber Ballentine
Batesburg
Second Division WMA Program and 75 Million Campaign Notes
Program led by Mrs D W Smith features devotions songs and prayers including Jesus Calls Us Remember the Orphans and Jesus Will with 75 Million Campaign talks by Mamie Tillman and A B Carwile. Edgefield Cotton Growers meet to hear report from New Orleans. Letter from a soldier recounts Percy's grave at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood with plans to mail photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Smith
Jesus
T. —. Salter
Won
N’s Missionaryocieties
G. A
Jesus Will
Mamie
Sallie Mae Brunson
Eva
Susan Walker
Baptist
Mamie Tillman
A B. Carwile
South Carolina
J. Mims
W. G. Wells
Edgefield ‘Cotton Growers Associaton
New Orleans
Auction Sale of Valuable Real Estate by South Atlantic Realty
The South Atlantic Realty Company will conduct its fourth auction sale of land on September 23 and 24. A strong list of property is offered expected to interest many readers. The firm is described as dependable and operates on a high plane with Edgefield men S. B. and J. H. Nicholson known locally. Contact the listed parties for further information and watch for next week’s funeral notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Atlantic Realty Company
Edgefield
Agres
S. B
J. H. Nicholson
Presbyterian Ladies Entertain Miss Bailey at Lynch Home
The Presbyterian church ladies hosted Miss Marian Bailey at Mrs. Charlton Lynch's home on Thursday afternoon. Guests greeted at the door included Mrs. P. P. Blalock Jr and others, with Miss Bailey in a flowered gray georgette. Light refreshments and social chat followed, marking her second such hospitality event from friends.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Charlton Lynch
Marian Bailey
P. P. Blalock, Jr
M. P. Wells
A. E. Padgett
Charleton Lynch
E. C. Bailey
Martha Boozer
Bailey
Miss Bailey
Jesus Tender Saviour Hear Me Sung By Corrie Johnson
In a Stevens Creek WMA meeting a young singer Corrie Johnson performed the Sunbeam prayer song Jesus Tender Saviour Hear Me. The piece accompanied a memory of Miss Eliza Youngblood as she faced death, with relatives recalling forgiving sins and heaven.
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Stevens Creek
Jesus
Corrie Johnson
Eliza Youngblood
Nannie Griffin
Cottie Youngblood
Darling
J. L. Mims
W C T U Meeting Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Member
A pleasant W C T U meeting on Monday afternoon led by Mrs. A L Gunter featured devotions by Mrs. J W Peak and a reading on Appropriating the White Ribbon by Mrs. W A Byrd. Officers elected include President Mrs J L Mims Vice President Mrs T H Rainsford Corresponding Secretary Mrs W L Dunovant Recording Secretary Mrs J W Stewart Treasurer Mrs W A Byrd. Jubilee pledge cards were handed out with a goal to win one by next meeting. Mrs Carroll Cogburn was welcomed as a new member. The October meeting will be with Mrs Abner Broadwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gunter
J. W. Peak
W. A. Byrd
J. L. Mims
T. H. Rainsford
W. L. Dunovant
J. W. Stewart
W. B. Cogburn
Carroll Cogburn
Abner Broadwater
For Sale 500 Bushels Native Oats for Seed
Notice lists J. R. Cantelou offering 500 bushels of native oats for seed. Sale details not fully provided in fragment.
Boll Weevil Damages Cotton Across Local Farms
The Advertiser reports significant boll weevil damage on cotton farms of John P. Mealing Dr J T Reese W B Burkhalter Charlie Burkhalter and Walter Stevens in North Augusta. Albert Lyon notes weevils likely crossed from Georgia with estimated 10 percent crop loss. Hampton Medlock’s overseas letters praised. he was absent in Columbia.
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Albert’ Lyon
North
Augusta
Advertiser
John P. Mealing
J. T. Reese
W. B. Burkhalter
Charlie Burkhalter
Walter Stevens
Georgia
A. B. Carwile
Mr.Mealing
Mr Mealing
A Day of Real Joy in the Country
A Sunday visit to the Medlock home near Edgefield is described with details of travel, road conditions, and praise for Mr. Medlock’s prudence in driving. The writer notes the need for road repairs, the impact on farmers, and the joy of country life and family harmony.
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P. Medlock
Medlock
Ford
Meeting Street
Mothers and friends honor Salisbury Normal School delegates
Mrs. Tillman and Mrs. Mims entertained the mothers and friends of girls who traveled to Salisbury for the Normal and Industrial School. Mary Dorn played piano selections as Dr. R. G. Lee gave an engaging talk. A Japanese umbrella displayed gifts was drawn for each guest amid refreshments of chocolate and pineapple cream cake.
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E. C. Bailey
P. P. Blalock
New Overland Four Promises Low Price And Real Merit
J D Holstein markets Overland cars as top medium priced options with strong Edgefield approval. He previews an upcoming Overland Four variant offering lower price yet retaining notable Overland quality after rigorous testing and a claim of exceptionally low gasoline use.
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J. D. Holstein
Edgefield
Holstein
Card of Thanks from the Hammond Family
We thank our kind neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our father Leroy Hammond. Signed Mary F. Hammond and Leroy Hammond.
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Mary F. Hammond
Leroy Hammond
Marian Bailey and William Eugene Thompson wed in Timmonsville
A large wedding in Timmonsville united Marian Bailey and William Eugene Thompson with a white decorated parlor. Guests greeted the couple as Miss Martha Boozer sang and Miss Gladys Padgett played the wedding march.
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Gladys Padgett
Virginia Holland
Elizabeth
Charlotte Bailey
Mr. Thompson
Lillie Mae Thompson
Red Oak Grove Church Notes From Last Sunday
Red Oak Grove reports an inspiring sermon from Mark 12 and plans for State Mission Day on the fourth Sunday with morning W M A Y W A and Sunbeams activities and several addresses in the afternoon. Church committees announce a 75 Million Drive and local leaders are elected for B Y P A with twenty two members. Several members and visitors from nearby communities are mentioned along with minor injuries and recoveries.
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Red Oak Grove
W. M
Lafternoon
Mamie Bussey
Sallie Timmerman
Lamb
J. M. Farm
Jeff Sharpton
J. T. Griffis
G. B. Reynolds
Johnston
T. W. Lamb
Snapee
Edgefield Movie Weekends Show Five to Six Reels
The program lists Friday screenings of The Avenging Trail in five parts with Harold Lockwood. Saturday features The Renegade in the Tennessee Hills in four reels with good stars and The Love Fiend with Charlie Chaplin. Monday brings Chips Flying Up in two reels, Camouflage two reels with features, and The News of the World in one reel. Tuesday offers The Grain of Dust with Lillian Walker and Edith Day in a six reel drama.
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Edgefield Movies
Harold Lockwood
Tennessee Hills
Love Fiend
Charlie Chaplin
Lillian Walker
Edith Day
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Mrs
C. D. Kenney
Warrenville
Wilbur Eidson
Mary Kirkland
Elizabeth Howard
Maude Nickerson
Will Mobley
Thomson, Ga
A. P. Lewis
Eustace Prescott
Percy Outts
Mrs. Outts
Chatteau-Thierry Land Belleau Woods
Percy
W C. T. U. Meeting
J. R. Cantelou
Meriwether
Wiiter
R. G. Lee
Mamie Walker
Modoc
Will Agner
Press Parkman
Maggie
Eva Agner
Clarks Hill
Frank Kenrick
Mildred Bussey
Marie Hamilton
Bertha Parkman
Lou Eva Parkman
Ruby Dorn
Colliers
Press Doolittle
William Bell
Martha
Kathleen Kenrick
Messrs
Clyde
Broadus Bledsoe
Rocky Creek
Bruce Timmerman
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