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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
5
The Postal Service proclaims May 1 as Postal Improvement Week urging correct addressing and return addresses. It warns that good mail care speeds dispatch and delivery and directs complaints to the local postmaster for investigation. The campaign targets businesses, newspapers, advertisers, and some 826,000 postal workers nationwide.
The Post Office Department urges postmasters and employees to use courtesy in dealing with the public. The campaign emphasizes respectful service during Postal Improvement Week beginning May 16, 192.
Rains continue as a near tornado crossed from west to east on April 1 causing damage to forests and homes, notably at J. D. McConnell and Thomas Samnous. Earlier cyclone history noted February 20 1881. Local births and social visits follow with community updates and praise for L. B. McConnell’s kindness.
The Palestine school held a field day at Pickens with a Confederate flag display and a note of loyalty. Sunday school at Gap Hill meets weekly at 3 pm with visitors from Keowee and Six Mile. Community visits include Lois Roper and Ora O V Roper, Sam Ferguson and John Ferguson, and Rev J C Dices to speak at school end. Mr Olin Craig made a trip to Pendleton as farm work begins.
Flat Rock notes closed April 7 with prizes awarded two songs and remarks. Pupils Veron McWhorter Inez Holliday Veldee McWhorter prize winners. Ball team undefeated, beating Liberty high school 66 to 1 and Denver 11 to 4, with key wins over Walker McElnoyle Melton and strong county rivals in Anderson and Pickens. Flat Rock lineup includes Veldee McWhorter pitcher Clark Young catcher Lang Smith first Vernon McWhorter second Ralph Hamlin third Ben Powell short Vincent McWhorter right field Arthur Holliday center Henry Smith left field with substitutes Raymond Ellenburg Water Jacks Tommy Fowler.
R A Hudson announces candidacy for Probate Judge of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary rules and regulations. The filing signals intent to seek the position in the upcoming election.
The Alexander Theatre in Pickens presents Shattered Dreams on Thursday to Saturday April 28 29 with Cave Man themed thrills including a second serial Hurricane Hatch and features Deep Waters Maurice Tourneur production May 1 2. The program also includes Frank Kenan More Trouble and Harold Lloyd Beat It. The note promises action fun and a heart turning drama with underwater scenes and shipwrecks.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pickens Building and Loan Association will be held in the Court House on Tuesday May 16 1922 at 6 o'clock p.m. Frank Melall serves as Secretary and Treasurer.
The Pickens county campaign by the Cotton Cooperative Marketing Association signed up several thousand bales last week. County Agent Bowen reports Pickens county needs 1000 more bales to reach its quota, with the campaign continuing through Monday and high statewide interest mounting daily.
Senator E. P. McCravy has recently endorsed Edens as the preferred candidate for the Pickens office. The move signals party support and local backing in the upcoming race.
Governor Cooper recommended A. L. Dens to fill the unexpired term of Nathaniel Lynch, magistrate of Pumpkintown. Senator McCrary noted a large pool of applicants, all deemed competent. Edeng previously held the office and satisfied duties.
A Sunday school day at Salem church on Pickenn circuit is set for the fifth Sunday in April. The Sunday school has arranged a good program for the morning session and some interesting speakers for the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.
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