Pickens Local and Personal News Summary
Pickens items report Miss Nelle Freeman visiting Chester relatives. Several locals visit relatives in Aiken and Asheville. Notables include Rev. Gillespie of Spartaculture and Mrs. Martha Jones of Marietta visiting kin. Pleasant Grove school building destroyed by fire. Local crimes report a theft at Pickens Hardware and Grocery Store. University debates set for New York City with South Carolina team members Mann and Horowitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Universityf South Carolina
University of New York
New York City
South Carolina
W. GC. Mann
Joseph Horowitz
Mann
A. D. Mann
Six Mile
Oglonoy News Letter Highlights Local School Events
The Oglonoy school closes a successful month with Friday displays by primary and intermediate divisions. A play titled Noble is presented along with songs and drills by students and local talent. Enrollment exceeds 120 with several teachers, including W A Richbour, G Me Keith, and Misses Cassie Few EF Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OA. Richbourn
G. Me. Keith
Cassie Few
Dewey
Woryle
Mary Martin
Greenville
Jessie B. Dens
Hilkel
Jayasinh
A. Bowen
Avent Gb
O. Williams
Ma. Thadlum
S. M. Bauknight
Easley High School
Easley Chamber of Commerce
A. B. Fortner
Pleasant Grove
Miss Nichols
Man Found Dead on Railroad Near Calhoun
The body of an unidentified man was found on the railroad near Calhoun Monday morning. He reportedly spent Sunday night in Central and may have been thrown from a freight train while attempting to swing aboard.
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Calhoun
Central
New Six Room Residence Under Construction on Ann Street
Work started Monday on a new six room residence for Mr. Ernest Alexander on Ann Street. When completed it will be a modern and convenient home. Contractor E Yongue will finish as quickly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Alexander
Ann Street
E. Yongue
Pickens Subscribers End Service Amid Rate Hikes
In Pickens fourteen telephone subscribers have ordered their service discontinued. Reports say over a hundred phones will be cut at Easley with additional removals planned in Liberty.
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Pickens
Easley
Liberty
Boys Club Work in Pickens County Expands
In Pickens County schools, with BLT Tadlum and assistant state Boys Club agent B. Willisimes, county work gains support. Many boys join, some parents yet to consent, and gatherings at Lake or White Water Wall are planned to build character and civic readiness with local leaders listed.
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Pickens
Eirs
Tadlum
B. Oo. Willisimes
South Carolina
Aves
Bot Ou
Juvenules
Pickens County
Piattet Bay Run
Pickens Mayoral and Public Works Candidate Announcements
The note lists candidates for Pickens municipal election on April 12 1921. C L Cureton and E Frank Looper are announced for mayor with rules to be observed. Dr J L Valley is named for Commissioner of Public Works and M C Smith is also announced by supporters.
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Ovary
Lake
C. L. Cureton
Pickens
E. Frank Looper
J. L. Valley
Friends
Town of
M. C. Smith
Pickens Association Plans Baptist Day on Third Sunday in April
On March 16 representatives from most Pickens churches met at Pickens Baptist church to set April third Sunday as Baptist Day with 11 o clock services at all churches. A speaker slate includes Langston Seago Cox Walker and others. An auto crash near Mountain View injured two men but caused no serious harm. From April 16 to September 15 Pickens stores will close at 6:30 each evening except Saturdays.
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Burts
Pickens Association
Pickens Baptist Church
Pickens
W. J. Langston
Secona
W. M. Walker
Griffin
F. T. Cox
Cross Roads
T. E. Seago
Ooleney
B. P. Mitchell
Nine Forks
E. M. Bolding
Peters Creek
W. D. Hammett
Pleasant Grove
A. M. Simmons
Cedar Rock
J. F. Moore
Pickens Mill
T. A. Drake
Mt. Tabor
R. Abercrombie
Mrs Martha Ann Johnson Dies In Pickens Community
Mrs Martha Ann Johnson wife of Elbert Johnson of Pickens died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday afternoon in the colored cemetery at Secona church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ann Johnson
Elbert Johnson
Pickens
Secona Church
Meeting of Fort Prince George D A R Highlights Local History
Liberty April 4. Mrs A L Johnson Mrs W C O Dell and Mrs J S Bannister entertained the Fort Prince George chapter D A R at Johnsons home. The program focused on Rebecca Mott and Gen Francis Marion with talks and a poem Marion's Mill. A salad course was served during an informal reception.
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Liberty
A. L. Johnson
W. C. O’dell
J. S., Bannister
Fort Prince George
Johnson
Pickens
Easley
Rebecca Mott
Francis Marion
T. J. Mauldin
Marion
Wayne Mauldin
Alexander
Marion’s Mill
Grace Long
T. N. Hunter
Dora Robinson
Sarah Robinson
C. E. Robinson
R. L. Welborn
Sopha Nelle
Miriam Welborn
Z. L. Chamblin
Carrie Hutchins
E. F. Cantrell
D. H. Kennemar
Claudia Kennemar
Refuge Baptist Church
Kennedy
Winthrop College
Rock Hill
J. R. Black
Ernest Porter
Circle No
Stella Griffin
Correction on Poem Authorship Misattributed to Mr Elliott
The paper corrects a report claiming Mr T M Elliott of near Pickens authored the poem An Ode to the Girl. It states he writes religious verses and denies seeing or authoring the poem, seeking to protect his reputation as a public singer and songwriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Elliott
Pickens
Elliott
Pickens School Notes Spur County Contests at Clemson
Pickens school notes say third graders are excited about winning the county contest at Clemson College this Saturday. The team is in good shape with a well rounded lineup after mid season work. A fifth grade victory over sixth grade 42 to 0 sparked excitement at the school last Monday. Miss Sarah Keith and Mr. Lorace Cravely were chosen to represent the Wich School in county expression and apatemeal contests to be held at Norris Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaye i
Clemson College
Hoon
Gramhia School
Trier
Erade
Sarah Keith
Lorace Crayvley
Wich School
Weld
Au Norris
Muddled Local Notes Hint At Farm Life And Visits
Fragmentary town notes show Hudson and Porter families spending a weekend with relatives. Mentions of Mayes, Forest Porter, and Little Mertie Hudson indicate farming activity and family visits in the area. One farmer vows to plant more corn this year as he sees his old mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porkeye
Luster Ait
der Hudson
Mars
Forest Porter
Mertie Hudson
Walter Porter
Marriage on Pickens Route Three near Rosman
Mr. Robert Cleveland Stewart married Miss Callice Whitmire on March 26 1921 near Rosman North Carolina by Mr Edd Whitmire justice of the peace. Stewart son of Mr and Mrs W M Stewart of Pickens is a prosperous farmer and a veteran of the 30th division. The bride is daughter of Mrs Flim Whitmire of Transylvania County. The couple have many friends who wish them happiness. Also Rev C R Abercrombie held a regular appointment at Holly Springs and a Sunday school under Mr Jewell. Rev C R Anderson preached at the chaingang camps with a large crowd present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosman
N. C
Edd Whitmire
N. P
Robert Cleveland Stewart
Callice Whitmire
Alr
Stewart
W. M. Stewart
Pickens
Flim Whitmire
Transylvania
C. R. Abercrombie
Holly Springs
Jewell
C. R. Anderson
Chaingang Camps
Death of Mr Perry Durham at Tarrepin Crossing
Friends mourn the death of Mr Perry Durham who died at his home after a head operation. He leaves a wife Ada Goodlock and two children, a daughter and a son. Survived by his father James Durham and siblings J W M Durham and Mrs Lula Cochran. Buried at Fair View church Monday at 2.00. He spoke to loved ones shortly before passing, saying he would live with Jesus.
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Durham
Tarrepin Crossing
Greenville
Ada Goodlock
James Durham
Six Mile
J. W. M. Durham
Lula Cochran
Mountain View
Fair View Church
Jesus
Hurricane Township Singing Convention Date Set
The Hurricane Township Singing Convention will meet at Norris Baptist Church on the second Sunday in April at 2 o clock. All other conventions are invited to attend this gathering.
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Hurricane Township
Norris Baptist Church
Along Li beak LY ROUTE THREE
A fragmented community column from The Pickens Sentinel covers local church notes, funerals, illness, and social visits. It mentions Rev. Ale Nelsons appointments, the Bell family death, Liberty power plant news, and school pranks at Norris Graded School, inviting readers to contribute for a stronger county paper.
Road crew shifts to Easley for extended work
Norman Uolder moves his road crew from the Pickens North Carolina highway to Easley to perform road work for the town. He will be at Easley for several weeks. The chain gang remains the sole force currently on the road toward North Carolina.
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Norman Uolder
Pickens-North Carolina
Easley
Chain Gang
North Carolina
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