Local notes on illnesses visits and revival services
Mrs. R L Galloway is very sick with typhoid fever. John Henry Elrod also suffers typhoid. Rev Mr Howard preached at the village church to a large attentive congregation. Pickens mill visitors enjoyed a week with Rev J A Hughes's family in Laurens county. A revival at Lamony Church with Rev Lamar Easley conducted by Dvis Conley Copeland. J H Hughes and L S Hughes led the music. Harold Holder and wife visited the Hughes. Dewey Abercrombie suffered a fall at work with head wound and arm injury. Village operatives formed a brass band with Vincent Hamilton as instructor. Lena Garland and Ora Cassell visited J H Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Galloway
Belle Reeves of
Greenville
J.H. Hughes
John Henry Elrod
Pickens Mill
J. A. Hughes
Laurens County
L. FE. Hughes
J. A. McNeely
J. H. Hughes
J.8. Chandler
Easley
Lazaresis
Jlarmony Church
Lamar
Dvis
Conley
Copeland
J. H
L. .&. Hughes
Pickens
Walter A Wood Mowing Machine sale at Pickens hardware
Cash sale this season only offers the Walter A Wood Mowing Machine for 47.50 with a 5 discount. No other machine equals it for service, speed and light draft. Pay cash and see Pickens Hardware & Grocery Company at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Wood
Pickens Hardware & Grocery Company
Pickens Area Socials and Church Notices Highlight Week
Miss Teenie Looper has returned from Easley and Greenwood with Mrs Meta Tolbert of Greenwood joining her for a guest stay. A lawn party hosted by Mrs P Holder featured lights music and ice course. Ladies Aid met with Mrs J L Johnson, business and social hour followed by refreshments. Paul Johnson visits Walter Grawley. Rev L W Johnson attends Porters Chapel meeting. pastors a pounding for Rev L W Johnson at Tabor Church. Rev W H Lewis from Juaarens to visit. begins assisting Rev Johnson at Mount Bethel August 8. George F E and Robert Welborn visit Williamston. Twelve Mile school starts summer session Aug 2 with Mrs Ellen Looper in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenie Looper
Easley
Greenwood
Meta Tolbert
Looper
P. Holder
Che
Ladies’ Aid Society
JL. W.johnson
Paul Johnson
Waltor Grawley
L. W. Johnson
Porters Chapel
Martin Welborn
Robert Welborn
Greenville
Tabor Methodist Church
L. W
Williamston
Twelve Mile School
Ellen Looper
Local Obituaries From Easley Area Highlight Civic Life
Several Easley residents are noted in obituaries. Militia veteran Themis Wievenfold died after an illness, leaving a large family. Robert Keddaydiee, a well known local citizen, passed away in Greenville and was buried at Rock Springs church. he survived by a wife and seven children from a previous marriage. Bob Hughes, longtime policeman, is referenced in connection with past era service and a line of duty incident. Creighton Hallendine of Masley, 74, died at home after illness, survived by a wife and three daughters, plus brothers and a sister. He was raised in Easley, served three years in the Confederate army, and attended Fort Somer before Charleston. the funeral was at Oates burying ground with services by Reverend Wow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masley
Powis
Fran Gelling
Robert Keddaydiee
Greenville
Bob
Uhinghes Femily
Nanraviere
Bulldane Imines
Dock
Neh Ji
Aguville Comney
Erm
Mastey
Tom Hrock
Hughes
Creighton Hallendine
Poranvin
Mesh W. Kelley
Cater
Mile
Findth
Seneca
Mirst
Death of Miss Jeanette Singleton
Miss Jeanette Singleton daughter of Mr and Mrs J E K Singleton of Peters Creek section died August 1 1975. Born August 16 1898 she was 76. She joined Peters Creek Baptist church and her funeral was conducted by Rev J A Hunnicut with a large assembly paying respects. Active pallbearers included several named friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette
J. EK. Singleton
Peters Creek
Peters Creek Baptist Church
J. A. Hunnicut
Verner Foster
Ethel Turner
Kate Foster
Naomi Robinson
Beulah Foster
Fannie Smith
Andrew
Local Notes From Cowan and Nearby Areas
Norris News items recap visits and travels of residents including McDuffie Baker, Dock Hunter, Grace Huckabee, and M C Rhodes who bought a 1915 Ford. Families plan trips to Atlanta Raburn Gap and Georgia while others attend chautauqua and watch mill activity at Hunter's mill run daily under W M Roper.
How to Secure Rural Mail Delivery in Your Area
A reader explains that rural mail delivery can be obtained by asking, organizing neighbors, and petitioning the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General. Gather signatures, request petition forms, and an inspector will assess the proposed route before rural delivery is approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division Rural Mail
Washington, D. C
Easley Ex-legislator McCravey Hit by Train
E P McCravey former member of the state legislature from Pickens county and Easley citizen was struck and knocked from the railroad track by passenger train No 29 at the Easley depot. He suffered cuts bruises and mashed toes but doctors say the injuries are not serious and his survival was considered miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. McCravey
Pickens County
Easley
C. N. Wyatt
Fr. Es. Russel
McCravey
West Easley Residents Enter Marriage and Social Notes
West Easley items report the marriage of Mr. Bob Simons and Miss Lillie Boughman officiated by J. A. Mullinix at his residence. The couple's families and friends share well wishes. The column also notes an automobile party visiting Chick Springs, encampment returns from Isle of Palms with band leaders mentioned, and a revival at Corinth Baptist Church led by Rev. Fulton Childers. Additional visits include A. C. Putnam family to Laurens county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mullinix
Bob Simons
Lillie Boughman
Easley
Mr. Simmons
J. A. Simmons
West Easley
Pelzer Manufacturing Company
Pelzer
Jay Gaines
Collie Alexander
Walter Hunter
Lula Drake
Chick Springs
Messrs
Gaines
Hunter
Liberty
R. J. Brandt
W. M. Thomerson
Isle of Palms
Charleston
Thomerson
Geer
Brandt
Williamston
T. B. Owens
Fulton Childers
Corinth Baptist Church
J. R. Connelly
Griffin
A.C. Putnam
Laurens County
RowKo
Couple wed at Liberty route 3 in early August
Drayton Hawkins, fourth son of Liberty route 3 residents, married Ruta Mekhee, with J Alonzo Brown officiating. Nearby, D M Newton of Norris reported a mule struck by lightning at Martin Grove church on August 1, injuring Isaac Newton and another boy, who were treated at home. Isaac resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayton Hawkins
Ruta Mekhee
J. Alonzo Brown
N.P
Drayton
Thomas Hawkins
Liberty Route 3
Perry McKee
D. M. Newton
Norris
Martin Grove Church
Isaac
Newton
Christian Engineer Mant Preaches at Liberty This Week
Christian Engineer D. J. Mant preaches for Rev. IT M. Galphin at Liberty Church this week, delivering a sermon series on faith and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Mant
IT M. Galphin
Liberty
Death of Miss Lucy Garvin in Central Community
Miss Lucy Garvin died July 26 after several months of illness. Funeral at Mt Zion Church the next day with Rev. J C Bailey and Rev. Hzie Myers conducting. She leaves her mother Mrs Etta Garvin three sisters and a brother J B Garvin along with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Lucy Garvin
Mt. Zion Church
J.C. Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Hizie Myers
Methodist Church
Etta Garvin
J. J. Thode
W. J. Werner
Antioch notes and community updates from Mountain Sprout
Rev Murphree preached his regular appointment at Antioch on the last third Saturday and Sunday. The Sunday school under Ben Winchester and Paul Boggs progresses well. The graveyard cleanup followed a prior call. The Literary school began July 19 with 85 scholars and Miss Ora Kendrick from Jonesville as teacher. Farmers enjoy a vacation month amid a dry spell risking crop yields especially corn. Tomatoes face wilt and likely failure. W. W. Aiken and son Angus visited near Greyyard, reporting good crops nearby. Walter J. Boggs and wife visited old friends here. Protracted meetings are in session and hoped to yield lasting good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Murphree
Antioch
Ben T. Winchester
Paul L. Boggs
Ora Kendrick
Jonesville
Kendrick
W. W. Aiken
Angus
Miss Hughes Honored At Hendricks Home Social
A Friday sociable at the Hendricks residence honored Miss Wannie Grace Hughes of Greenville, guest of Miss Nannie Mae Jones. Guests played games on the veranda, enjoyed piano music, and were served white and pink cake with cream by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hendricks
Wannie Grace Hughes
Greenville
Nannie Mae Jones
Sendricks
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Chicora College For Women
Stmmond College
College of Liberal Arte
Conservatory of Music
Uelireas
Indeal College For Women
REV. S.C
Byrd, D. D
Columbia
Wofford College
Spartanburg, S. C
Christian College
Henry W. Saiveer
Woffers College
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Greenville Womans College
Greenwilllee
Tmaic
Ninimwun
Idavid M. A
D. D
Gr . Apolle
S.c
Rel Littlet College
Ris HD
Aid Fogehan
Hotel Ress
WES, Littletos
N. C
J. C. Alexander
Ded. McSwain
Greenville, BA
Sam Hochaig Hickens
Mr. Howard
Harold Holder
Dewey Abercromavie
J. T. Abercrombie
Dr. Valley
Vincent Hamilton
Lena Garland
Ora Cassell
Jeanette Singleton
McDuffie Baker
Cowan, Va
R. M. Baker
Dock Hunter
Upper Mile Creek
Grace Huckabee
H. N. Huckabee
M.C. Rhodes
Er. W. Tate
J. B. Robinson
Furman Robinson
Whitten
Lawrence Brock
Waynesboro
Brock
Isaac Sheriff
Thomas Newton
Latte Toxaway
Nelson
Golden Creek
Town
Cateechee
Radcliffe Chautauqua
Mary Yongue
Anderson
Cleo Hallum
J. N. Hallum
Singleton
Westminster
Elmer
Essie Clayton
Mise Phillips
Tallapoosa
Mabel Mauldin
Maggie Johnson
Hunter’s Mill
W.M. Roper
Little Eastatoe
Miss Hughes
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