Rural School Improvement Drive Guides South Carolina
A plan to boost rural schools in South Carolina outlines three levels of association. The State Association coordinates statewide goals, county groups drive local efforts, and Local Associations unite communities to improve facilities, libraries, and school environments with tree planting, painting, and better benches. The program offers prizes, traveling libraries, and seed support, aiming to elevate education through organized volunteer involvement.
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Mra. A. F Mostantck
Greenwood
O. B. Martin
Trustees to present commandant selection to War Department
A committee of College trustees led by Ammittan Fane left for Washington to consult with the War Department on selecting a new commandant. Members include Alan Johnstone Newberry G Duncan Bellinger Columbia W B Bryans Marlboro and Dr P H Mell college president. They plan to report to the August trustees meeting with further developments likely.
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War Department
Washington
Alan Johnstone
Newberry
G. Duncan Bellinger
Columbia
W. DB. Bryans
Marlboro
P. H. Mell
Clay
Clemaon
Ught
The Mystery of Rev W A Kelley
Before burial in Charleston the body of Rev Wm Aiken Kelley was exhumed in Knoxville for an autopsy. The findings show that his erratic actions stemmed from an abnormal brain condition, not moral failing, ending a once bright ministry.
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Charleston News and Courier
Wm. Aiken Kelley
Methodlet
South Carolina
Kelley
Knoxville
Tenn
In Memory of Reg Sanders Affected Portrait of Loss
A mourning tribute dated July 1907 honors Reg Sanders, husband and father, with reflections on his faith, lasting memory, and a family prayer for guidance. The verse recalls his battles for the Lord, his gentle love, and the sorrow of his wife and children as they await reunion in heavenly realms.
Local Church Hosts Meeting and Visits Highlight Week
Rev Land te Atories of Hope Baptist Church opens Sunday service with assistance from Mr Williams of Anderson and James Mitchell plus three Columbia youths. Residents Ida Walker and Eunie Hetabree visit relatives. Miss Walker returns to share news. Walter Hembroo visits kin. G Patterson and Henry Cox plan a Hot Springs trip for rheumatic treatment. music school starts August 5 at Hopewell with Prof. Baker teaching for 12 days. Ortho Laxative Syrup advert claims cure with money back guarantee.
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Speed's Creek
Land
Hope
Baptist Church
Williams
Andérson
Jumea Mitchell
Columbia
Ida Walker
Anderson
Walker
Eunie Hetabree
Alderson
Bossilo Cox
Mattie Mitchell Jaup
Slater
G, C. Patterson
H. Sanders
Tompie
Oklo
John Sanders
Sanders
Hopewell
Baker
Dayton
Baptism by Tub Immersion for Condemned Men at Montgomery Jail
Corbin Colemin and David Beeman, condemned murderers, were reportedly baptized in a bath tub at Montgomery County Jail yesterday. Corbin faces execution on Friday, while Beeman, sentenced to hang, was granted a twenty day respite by Governor Comer.
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Montgomry
Montgomery County
Corbin Colemin
David Beeman
Corbin
Booman
Govrier Comer
Hopewell Happenings In Hopewell July 20 Hopewell
Our superintendent J T L Bryan attended preaching at Westminster. Lundi Misses Pearl and Ross Bell Davis of Westminster were guests of Misses Hattie and Mary Adams Saturday night. Lee Davis and wife of Greenville visited relatives in this locality last week. Mrs J J Pickens and daughter Milas Lucille left Friday for Jersey City N J to visit son J G Pickens and wife. Royal Vawking visited his coworker at Turnoraville Ga. Mr and Mrs W B Barrett visited friends in Franklin County Ga last Sunday. Miss Luellah McWhorter of West Easley visited relatives in the locality Sunday and Monday. Mina Lizsto Mae Pickens was guest of cousin Mattie Jenkins last Sunday. Greta Mrs M M McAllister spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Weatherly area.
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Hopewell
J. TL. Bryan
Westminster Lundi
Pearl
Ross Bell Davis
Westminster
Hattie
Mary Adama
Lee Davis
Greenville
Dukie
Mra
J. J. Pickens
Milas Lucillé
Jersey City
J. G. Pickens
Royal Vawking
Turnoraville
W. Bf. Barrett
Franklin County
Georgia
Luellah McWhorter
Wesr Easley
Mina Lizsto Mae Pickens
Aig Mattia Jenkins
Greta Mra
M. M.'Mcaliater
Weateaty Ator
Whetstone Briefs Highlight Hot Weather and Local Visits
The July Whetstone notes hot spell relief with rains, local schools under Ware Shoal control, Double Springs growth, and ongoing church talks. Rev J O Yongue and niece visited, with sermons at Double Springs. Families from across nearby towns visited relatives, and teachers like H Elrod at Poplar Spring resumed duties. Local residents W W West and others were seen in town, with several gatherings noted over the week.
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Whetstone
Rete Wi
Double Spe
Mian Guealo DuPre
Walhal Whetstone
Double Springs
Yongue
Ararday
Hapa
Lylea
Pir Grove
Ony Alton Alexander
Aerosa
Hero
Hnpe
Walhiaia
Anole Orn
Gyt
Aue Jones
Buromerie
Thia
H. Elrod
Avalon
Poplar Spring
Elrod
Poplar Springs
Whetatone
W. W. West
Ping Mountain
Minson Pearl Bertin
Beulah Grint
Tom Grist
Tom Kelley
Dilford
Mountain Rest
Powers Killings Reported at East Morahead Street
In Charlotte on July 27 the bodies of Harry Powers a grocer, and his wife Marguerite were found in their East Morahead Street room. Both had been shot through the head. Powers was alive but mortally wounded and unconscious. Authorities believe Powers, intoxicated, shot his wife and then himself around 9:30 PM.
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Chilling
Charlotte
Harry Powers
Marguerite
East Morahead
Tank President Buys Gold Brick in Oklahoma Scam
McAlester banker L.T. Daly, president of the American National Bank, paid 10000 dollars in cash for a supposed gold brick offered by a man claiming to be a minor. The brick, appraised in Muskogee as containing 80 percent gold, proved to be a worthless imitation. The scam was uncovered hours after the transaction.
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South McAleater
L.T
Daly
A McAlester
American National Bank
Muskogee
McAlester
Local Notes From Hamany Creek July News
July observations from Hamany Creek describe dog days and ripe ticks while praising a good blackberry crop. The summer term begins August 8 at Orden Roads with Miss Low White teaching. Locals James Cobb Jr. and Epbham Cobb visit grandparents Bud and Mrs Cobb in Grenville as Hon. E R Verner of Richland factors in local business. News mentions coin collections and a colonial era copper piece, W H Lee’s tomato crop and planned canning, and a doctor praising Fotey’s Honey and Ye r for coughs. Public notices include murder docket in Saluda, B. Goodwin re elected president of Farmore Union, and a Charleston area fertilizer plant project. Gypsy arrests, Charleston strike effects, Clemson trustees to D.C., and Newberry College reunion slated with 5,000 expected attendees. Immigration pamphlets and travel resources noted.
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Ramany'a Creek
Holly Springs
Leis
W. Hy Lee
W. D
Saluda County
P. Goodwin
Laurens
Farmore’ Union
South Carolina
Combahee Fertilizer Company
Charleston
Obenter
Atroom
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