Pickens Local and Personal News Highlights
Mr. Tom Estes of Chester visits relatives in Pickens this week. Miss Sarah Farmer spent last Monday in Pickens. Mrs. John Craig hosts Mrs. Ora Mauldin of Liberty and Mr. and Mrs. Jones Fuller of Greenwood. Roy Keith of Norfolk visits his parents. Miss Eva Freeman returns from Hartwell. Eugene Young of Charlotte vacationing with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Davis Glazner of Brevard stay with relatives. Miss Sarah Mae Freeman hosts Miss Mary Robertson of Greenville. Miss Mary Morris returns from Georgia visit. Mr. and Mrs. John CG Cannon of Atlanta guests of Dr. J. A. Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Mae Freeman
Mary Robertson
Greenville
John CG. Cannon
Atlanta
J. A. Cannon
Local Folks Attend School Teaching and Family Outings
Miss Gertie Aiken departed Tuesday for Argo Kentucky to teach for the winter. Mr. and Mrs G B Hendricks left for North Carolina for a ten day vacation. Mr and Mrs McD Farmer returned home after visiting their daughter Mrs Remus Henderson in Anderson. Mr and Mrs Bert Porter visited Greenville and later attended the Porter reunion near Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Aiken
Argo
RB. Hendricks
North Carolina
Uate
McD. Farmer
Remus Henderson
Anderson
Bert Porter
Greenville
Porter
Pickens
Gainesville Red Cross worker visits relatives and friends
Miss Bess Ellis of Gainesville Ga spent last Thursday night with her aunt Mrs J M Gillespie. Miss Ellis is a Red Cross worker. Miss Eleain Keith of Clemson spent Sunday at her home near Pickens with Misses Lela Hart and Rogers. Miss Alberta Young and Sadie Nealey who teach in the West Union school were home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Ellis
Gainesville
J. M. Gillespie
Miss Ellis
Red Cross
Eleain Keith
Clemson
Pickens
Lela Hart and
Rogers
Alberta Young
Sadie Nealey
West Union
Hendersons Visit Greenville Daughter Joins Return
Mr and Mrs R L Henderson spent last Saturday in Greenville and were accompanied home by their daughter Miss Dowel Henderson who spent Sunday with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Henderson
Greenville
Miss Dowel Henderson
Wedding of Velma Smith to Maj. Chas. Cooley
Mrs. J. A. Robertson attended Fasley reception hosted by Mrs. C. T. Martin in honor of Miss Velma Smith. Smith and Maj. Chas. Cooley were married last Saturday, with the ceremony solemnized last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Robertson
Fasley
C. T. Martin
Velma Smith
Maj. Chas. Cooley
Pickens merchants report brisk buying in town
Pickens merchants say last week and especially Saturday saw exceptionally brisk buying. Pickens is a mighty good place to come to by the town’s shoppers and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm at Alexander Theatre
Mary Pickford classic Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm will be shown at the Alexander Theatre in Pickens next Monday night. The program highlights one of Pickford's most popular films in an evening screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Sunny Brook Farm
Mary Pickford
Alexander Theatre
Pickens
Mack Christopher Promoted to Benson Store Manager in Anderson
Mack Christopher, longtime Benson employee in Pickens, left Monday for Anderson to assume the manager position at the Benson store there. Known as a hustler with many local friends, he is expected to excel in his larger role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Christopher
Benson
Pickens
Anderson
Mack
For Sale at This Office Trespass Notices
Trade item listing trespass notices printed on cloth offered at the office for sale.
W. C. T. U. Meeting Honors Adult School Efforts
Members of the W. C. T. U. met at 4 p.m. on Thursday August 4 hosted by Mrs. J. N. Hallam. Miss Faith Clayton county organizer spoke on adult schools and rural Pickens district efforts. The group endorsed prizes for enrollment and attendance at county adult school commencements and praised the cause as noble and urgent for Pickens children and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hallam
Faith Clayton
Pickens County
Clayton
Pickens
Election Notice for Rock and New Town School Districts Consolidation
A petition from one third of qualified electors and resident freeholders requests a consolidation election in Rock School District No. 48 and New Town School District No. 55. The County Board orders the August 27 election at Rock school house with J A Chastain W R Edens and R J Jones as election managers under general election rules. I V Clayton Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Education
Rock School District No
New Town
County Board of Education
Rock School House
J. A. Chastain
W. R. Edens
R. J. Jones
I. V. Clayton
Sec
Pickens Candidate Announces Run for Cotton Weigher
A resident announces candidacy for cotton weigher in Pickens village for the Democratic primary. The election is set for Saturday, August 20, 1921, under party rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Compulsory School Attendance Law Applies in Twelve Mile Dist
The compulsory school attendance law becomes effective in Twelve Mile school district No. 89 on and after Sept Lith 1921. Patrons and pupils must govern themselves accordingly. Signed by Samuel Sheriff W P Long and Robert M Welborn Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelve Mile
Moore Richbourg Engagement Told for Inez Moore and Edward Richburg
Mr and Mrs J S Moore of Greenville announce the engagement of their daughter Inez to Edward Brunson Richburg of Liberty South Carolina. The marriage is set for Monday August 8 1921 at the Imperial Hotel in this city.
For Sale Six Berkshire Sow Pigs in Easley
A breeder offers six purebred Berkshire sow pigs for sale. Contact Clyde Cantrell in Easley for details on availability and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
Clyde Cantrell
Easley
Liberty Route Three Community Notes And Death
Local letters from Liberty Route Three report crops holding despite boll weevil presence. A newborn died. condolences to the Newton family as Mrs. Newton recovers from illness. Protracted meetings begin at Golden Creek Baptist church with Rev. Ben Moore assisting. Multiple visitors and travels among residents are noted, including pickups to Hendersonville and Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heigher
Henry Newton
Smith's Chapel
Newton
Golden Creek Baptist Church
Ben Moore
Nelson
Manning Burress
Herd
Pickens
Roberts, Yeorgin and Children
Nora Burmass
Essie Crow
Liberty
Alonzo Kay
Robert Holcombe
Hunter’s Mill
Arthur Lott
Ridge Springs
J. H. Clayton
A Pest in the Mountains. Mexican Beetle near Long Creek
The Mexican beetle, a rapid spreading pest, has been found near Long Creek by M. H. Atwood of the Bureau of Entomology and Jefries of the agriculture department. Scouts from Birmingham report progress toward Pickens county as the beetle harms beans and peas in Birmingham area. The insect has 16 black spots, is roundish the size of a potato bug, with yellowish young and spines, and feeds on velvet beans and English peas, favoring mountainous regions. Government tests in Birmingham seek control via poisoning. all remedies tried prove ineffective so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Creek
Bureau of Entomology
M. H. Atwood
Atwood
Jeffries
Department of Agriculture
Birmingham
Pickens County
Election Friday to fund Pickens school eleventh grade
Town voters face a Friday ballot to approve an extra five mills in school district No. 31 to finance the addition of the eleventh grade. The levy would raise about $1,000 for two new teachers and needed facilities, with state aid expected to match last year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Harris Lollis Drowns at Jones Mill Pond
Harris Lollis a 16 year old from Six Mile was drowned yesterday at Jones mill pond ten miles from Pickens. He and a companion Smith both non swimmers wandered into deep water and could not be rescued. A rescue party recovered the body and funeral services are set for Pleasant Hill church at 4 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Lollis
Six Mile
Jones Mill Pond
Pickens
Young Lollis
Smith
Louis
Pleasant Hill
Anderson County Porter Reunion Held at Piedmont Home
A reunion of Dave Porter’s descendants took place August 6 at W. H. Porter’s Piedmont area home. Present were Mr. Porter 71, his wife 70, eight children, forty grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and many friends. Morning watermelon cutting followed devotional services led by C. T. Lusk, Glen Stewart, and Rev. Mulligan. The gathering enjoyed a large table of food in a rustic Anderson County setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Porter
Piedmont
W. H. Porter
Porter
T. Lusk
Pickens
Glen Stewart
Mr. Mulligan
Pelgros
Pickens Boy D B Finny Leads Liberty in Piedmont Batting
The Liberty baseball team of the Piedmont league publishes batting averages showing D B Finny of Pickens atop the team with a .328 season average and 15 home runs. A South Atlantic league scout says Finny’s play warrants a move to a faster circuit next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
D. B. Finny
Pickens
D. B's
Piedmont
Adult work begins at D A R School Tamassee S C
The Tamassee D A R School, under the State Department of Education, opened Monday with fourteen girls from mill villages joining dormitory life. An August 2 community meeting drew a packed crowd as Miss Gray and Miss Mamie McLees outlined the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamassee
State Department of Education
Dry
W.S. Cowan
Gray
Mamie McLees
Hudes
Walhalla
Miss Powers
Harrison
Winthrop College
Home Demonstration
Eva Littlejohn
Gaffney
Valhalla
Seneca
South Carolina
Smith Family Reunion Invitation Near Easley
Friends and relatives of Jackie and Rhoda Smith and the White Smith families are invited to a reunion on August 18 at James A. Smith's home six miles southeast of Easley. Bring well tilled baskets and join the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie
Rhoda Smith
Glenn
Martha White Smith
James A. Smith
Easley
Joint DAR UD C Meeting Arranged Near Pickens
A joint Fort Prince George D A R and Pick ens UD C meeting will be at Miss Edna Earle’s home near Pickens Friday afternoon. All members are urged to attend and a pleasant session is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Prince George
Pickens
Edna Earle
Pickens Drug Co reports record one cent sale success
Drs Cureton and Yongue state the recent one cent sale at Pickens Drug Co was the most successful ever. People from every section of the county visited the store to take advantage of the bargains offered. Benson’s manager Christopher says dollar days exceeded expectations with a rush that overwhelmed staff for part of an afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Benson's
Boll Weevil Meetings Planned for Pickens County
County Agent T A Bowen announces two boll weevil meetings on August 13 to inform residents about the weevil situation. Prof A F Conradi and Mr Ni ER of Clemson College will speak, with sessions at Pickens courthouse 10 40 a m and Easley city hall 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
A. F. Conradi
Ni ER
Clemson’ College
Conradi
South
Winters
Billy Sunday
Pickens Court House
Easley City Hall
T. A. Bowen
Boll Weevil Meetings Set in Pickens County
Friday August 12 three meetings will discuss the boll weevil situation and resist the pest advance. W E Winter known as the Billy Sunday of agriculture will attend each meeting with County Agent Bowen. Dacusville 10 p m Ambler 2 p m Martin 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
W.E. Winter
Billy Sunday
Bowen
Dacusville
ORDER CLOVER SEED FOR SPRING PLANTING
An appeal invites buyers to place orders for crimson clover seed at about 8 to 9 cents delivered. Farmers are requested to contact local agents such as A M Morris J W Hendricks S B Edens J M Garrett Pickens and others, with a visit planned to confirm quantities and secure best bulk pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottvenience
A. M. Morris
J. W. Hendricks
B. Edens
J. M. Garrett
J. A. Roper
Central
Hobbs-Henderson
Norris
C. C. Burroughs
Liberty
T. R. O'Dell
Bailey—Carrison Wyatt
Finley & Whitmire
Dacusville
J. P. Jones
N. B. Williams
Griffin Reunion Draws Wide Griffin Family To Easley Grove
The E S Griffin family reunion was held Tuesday August second at the Hendricks home three miles north of Easley. Thirteen children and many grandchildren attended along with relatives from Greenville Basley Anderson Birmingham Knoxville Charleston and Frelena Montana. A large picnic dinner accompanied a day described as very enjoyable with plans for the 1922 gathering in Greenville county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Geo. H. Hendricks
Easley
E.S. Griffin
Greenville County
L. C. Lathem
Basley
W. A. G. Jameson
Anderson County
Warren Griffin
Birmingham
Stokely Farr
Knoxville
Allen Ranking
Greenville
J. H. Hendricks
T. B. Richey
W. E. Freeman
Middleton Hester
Kate Griffin
Charlestony
John. Griffin
Frelena
Montana
W. D. Whitten
EB. 8. Griffin
Rev J A Anderson to Preach at Twelve Mile Baptist
The public is invited to hear Rev J A Anderson preach at Twelve Mile Baptist church on the second Saturday night in August. All are welcome to attend this religious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Anderson
Twelve Mile Baptist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Estes
Chester
Sarah Farmer
John Craig
Ora Mauldin
Mrs. Jones Fuller
Greenwood
Roy Keith
Norfolk, Va
Mrs. W. C. Keith
Eva Freeman
Hartwell
Eugene Young
Charlotte, N. C
Davis Glazner
Brevard, N. C
Mary Morris
Georgia
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Samuel Sheriff
W. P. Long
Robert M. Welborn
Trustees
Moore-Richbourg
Liberty Route
Lois Clayton
Newberry
Inman
Spartanburg
Mary Jane Hall
Iva
S. C
C. H. Billingsly
Perry Sidell
Charley Sidell
Charley Sanders
Callie Yeargin
Harold, Ruskin
Robert, Jr
Six Mile Section
Anderson County Porter Reunion
D. A. R. School
Tamassee, S. C
Clover Seed
County
Arent
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