Pickens Local and Personal Highlights This Week
Miss Della Bradley of Greenville spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs. Thos Welborn. Mr and Mrs John H Chastain and two sons of Atlanta visited their uncles J J and A B Chastain. Rev A M Simmons to preach at Secona next Sunday at 11 on The Return of the Jews. Mr and Mrs O L Clayton hosted Mr and Mrs J A Pickle and daughter Ethel of Six Mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Bradley
Greenville
Thos. Welborn
John H. Chastain
Atlanta, Ga
J. J. and
A. B. Chastain
A. M. Simmons
Secona
O. L. Clayton
J. A. Pickle
Miss Ethel
Six Mile
Mrs Homer Miller Improves in Greenville Hospital
The many friends of Mrs Homer Miller learn she is improving slowly in Greenville hospital. In Pickens district only one vote opposed the levy of an extra mills tax. the election was held last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Miller
Greenville
Io Pickens
Powers Family Heads to Atlanta for Visit
Mrs. B. TH. Powers and her children Lois and Jack departed Tuesday morning for a several days visit with friends and relatives in Atlanta.
Limestone College President to Preach at Baptist Church
Dr. Lee Davis Lodge, president of Limestone College, will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning August 28. He is described as a prominent Baptist leader and fine speaker. Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Powers, Miss Nellie Grandy and nephew Charles Curtis of Pickens spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hunnicutt of Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Davis Lodge
Limestone College
Baptist Church
Lodge
John Craig
B. H. Powers
Nellie Grandy
Charles Curtis
Pickenis
J. F. Hunnicutt
Westminster
Pageant Girdles The World With Light At Baptist Church
Atlanta visitor Mr. T. L. Francis stays with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Looper as his wife visits relatives. A pageant titled Girdling the World With Light will be shown Friday night by the G A and Y W A girls with Avill Wofford, noted for the State W M A Convention in Charleston, taking the lead. All Pickens association youths are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Francis
Atlanta
T. M. Looper
Baptist Church
G. A
Avill Wofford
Charleston
Pickens Association
Miss Loree Jones Marries Rudolph Llerin in County Ceremony
Miss Loree Jones and Rudolph Llerin wed Saturday afternoon in a small ceremony officiated by Probate Judge N A Christopher. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F N Jones, is described as meritorious and sociable. The groom is a World War veteran with notable ability. A dinner for family followed at the groom’s parents home, hosted by Mr and Mrs W F Hendrix, featuring a four course menu and abundant flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maes Loree Jones
Rudolph Llerin
N. A. Christopher
F. N. Jones
Cirel
W. F. Hendrix
Elon
M. Hendrix
Mary Martin
Daisy Martin
G. &. Keith
Pickens
Tri County Commencement At Clemson College August 27
The summer campaign against illiteracy nears its midpoint as Adult schools from Anderson Oconee and Pickens meet at Clemson College on August 27 for a joint commencement The program includes welcome singing pledge roll call spelling match and readings with prizes such as a year’s subscription to American Magazine and $5 gold pieces The event features addresses a luncheon and educational tours with the Pickens WCTU offering a state flag to the county school with the largest enrollment and average attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Oconee
Pickens
Clemson College
Steen
Son
W. C. T. U. Organization of
Tamassee Adult School Progress and Community Gathering
The Tamassee adult school reports strong progress with 36 pupils enrolled. Women learned handkerchief making from Mrs. Campbell and gingham hats from Miss Lucia McLees, generating early orders. A Saturday night community gathering drew a large crowd with songs and games led by Miss Lassie Tiller, Salem adult school teacher, and visiting pupils from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamassee
Campbell
Home Demonstration Department
Lucia McLees
Lassie Tiller
Salem
Nantes
Weagels
Annis Low Oarhes
Greenvilly
Bay
Mastie Laney
Echo
Easley
Ice
Honor Roll Holly Springs School Students Named
A school notice lists honor roll and honorable mention recipients across grades from first to seventh. Names include Jamie Winches Carvie Dodson Linth Gravley Mira Gravley Vireis Gravley Robert Davis Marcus Gilstra Soreh Stewart Nannie Dodson Arrie Dodson Mary Chastain Bertha Dodgson Ivy Stewart Roy Gravley Bula Gravley Earn est Dodson Susie Patterson Stella Patterson James Bains Sadie Edens Mattie Dodson Clyde Stewart Earnest Patterson Delia Patterson David Chastain Enos Edens Clarence Stewart Edith Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linth
Vireis Gravley
Mira Risen
Robert Davis
Rifth Wriusdde
Marcus Gilstra
Soreh Stewart
Nannie Dodson
Tfonorablee
Arrie Dodson
Mary Chastain
Bertha Dodgson
Ivy Stewart
Roy Gravley
Erade
Bula Gravley
Earnest Dodson
Susie Patterson
Stella Patterson
James Bains
Sadie Edens
Mattie Dodson
Clyde Stewart
Earnest
Bonnett Mercantile Co Sells Workwear at Low Prices
Good overalls priced at 1.15 dollars and work shirts at 75 cents are listed by Bonnett Mercantile Co as durable clothing bargains. The ad emphasizes quality over cheap manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnett Mercantile Co
Hendrixs Celebrate Best Wishful Country Home Wedding
A happy occasion at the Hendrix country home for Rudolph Hendrix and his bride Loree Jones of Pickens. Guests included grandparents Hon and Mrs Matthew Hendrix. the reception featured a blooming garden, white painted house, decorated rooms, and a simple dinner with congratulations from many friends. They will reside in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hendrix
Rudolph Hendrix
Loree Jones
Pickens
Matthew Hendrix
Little Norman Stewart Dead at Five in Crow Creek
The obituary records the death of Norman Stewart five years old of Crow Creek on August 20 1921 at 3 00 am after a brief illness. Parents Mr and Mrs T A Stewart mourn the loss as siblings and relatives gather for funeral services at Keowee church with interment at the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Norman
T.A. Stewart
Crow Creek
Norman
No Change in Ford Design Denied by Ford Motor Co
P Jr Sitton Jr a local Ford dealer receives a letter from Ford Motor Co denying rumors of a new model old car to be released on the fifteenth with a ventilating windshield and a single design change. The company states no such changes are planned and there is no basis for the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jr. Sitton, Jr
Ford
Ford Motor Co
Hagood School Honor Roll Honors Roster by Grade
First grade students Paul Hudson Usie Watson Alice Reese Ethel Ramey Furman Ramey Henry Reese listed. Second grade Nora Anderson Willis Watson Walter Watson Ela Hudson. Third grade George Anderson Mary Reese. Fourth grade Hoyt Hudson. Fifth grade Ceneva Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hudson
Usie Watson
Alice Reese
Ethel Ramey
Furman Ramey
Henry Reese
Nora Anderson Willis Watson
Walter Watson
Ela Hudson
George Anderson
Mary Reese
Hoyt Hudson
Ceneva Watson
Singing Convention at Liberty Church Schedule
The Liberty singing convention meets the Second Baptist church at Liberty Church on Liberty third Sundays at 2:30 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. Local township conventions are invited as well. President C. E. Rogers, Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Town
Second Baptist Church
Liberty Church
Liberty
Letter Calls for Law Enforcement After Revivals Disturbances
A concerned reader urges strict enforcement of laws amid disturbances during a Wesleyan revival at Six Mile. He cites vandalism at Ford property, disruption of public worship, and threats to safety of his family, asking the sheriff to intervene and uphold order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile
Gap Hill Church
Roark
Rod Son
St eLernity
Caly
Notice of Stock Certificate Issuance Application
Molice will apply to the Bank of Norris on Oct 1 1921 to issue a new stock certificate for two shares. The old certificate was destroyed by fire and its number is seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molice
Bank of
Norris
Bennett Mercantile Co Sells Boys Rompers and Work Shirts
Local Bennett mercantile advertises boys rompers and work shirts for school and labor needs. Shop highlights include durable fabrics and affordable prices for families outfitting youngsters for daily wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Mercantile Co
Educational notes on levy increase and school house plans
Shady Grove district voted to raise the levy to 8 mills to secure a state guarantee for seven months of schooling and plans a modern school building. Hals Hampton district approved a small bond issue and is progressing on a new school house with a hoped for winter completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
Hals
Hanpton
Thote
Pleasant Grove School House Nearing Occupancy
Pleasant Grove school house, idle since summer, nears completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. The article notes it will provide a new facility and credit for timely construction and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Palestine School District to Hold Meeting on School Improvements
Friday July L0th patrons will gather at the schoolhouse to discuss ways and means to finish and improve the school. Suph. Clayton, invited as a speaker, will share views while a dinner is served on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrons of
Palestine School District
Tishi
Suph
Clayton
Ruhaniah District Plans New Room Addition
Ruhaniah school district agrees to add a new room to its current building with completion targeted for the fall term. The move aims to expand facilities and accommodate growing enrollment during the upcoming academic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhaniah
Gates School District Considers Relocation and Expansion
A district meeting last Friday addressed crowded conditions as a survey checks options. The current school may move, a new teacher has been hired, another is needed, and a new school building is likely to ensure Gates students have a fair chance with rural county peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Pickens County Trustees Respond to New Compulsory Education Law
Trustees in Pickens County react firmly to a recent compulsory education act. They acknowledge the law’s necessity and pledge to cooperate with the state, aiming to implement required schooling across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Toy Realie
Rome
incomprehensible OCR fragment
unreadable text from a historical page. no clear event names dates or entities to summarize.
Six Mile Academy Catalogue Now Available
The Six Mile Baptist Academy catalogue has just gone to press and is ready for distribution. It includes a history of the academy and scenes around the ruins, with notable attention to the new building. Copies may be obtained from Prof. F. Ghildeess, principal, Six Mile, A G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile Bapist
She Mile Academy
Pickens
F. &. Ghildeess
Academy
Six Mila
Miles family thank neighbors for support after loss
Mr and Mrs Miles Vate express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their baby Tittle Liza Ruth’s illness and passing, noting each act of care was valued and rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liza Ruth
Miles Vate
James Wade Dead at Home Near Prekens
James Wade died at his home near Prekens last Wednesday night after a year of illness. He was buried at Griffin church the next day after a funeral led by Rev. W. W. Parker. Born in Greenville, he was forty three years old and survived by his last wife Essie Allen. He leaves six children, three brothers Joney, Jesse and Jerry Wade, and two previous marriages. A longtime Baptist member, he bore suffering with patience and looked forward to heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wade
Prekens
Griffin Church
W. W. Parker
Moe, Wade
Greenville
Ouney
Ite
Witte Hein
Misa Es
Meeting at Central First Baptist Church Reports Growth
A Sunday gathering at the Central First Baptist Church featured pastor J A Anderson leading preaching and Brother Dutt Bolding directing singing. Nine or ten additions were recorded and plans were approved for the Baptist Courier budget, with a donor offering $400 from a local account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Central
Eg. J. A. Anderson
Brother Dutt Bolding
Phas
God
Dr. Dill
Baptist Courier
Piedmont Association
Mountain Springs Old Students Reunion Scheduled
Mountain Springs reunites alumni from the Mountain Springs school on Wednesday August 24 at Mountain Springs. Public invitation extended for a day of reminiscence and fellowship near the spring and pool area described in the faded text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Springs
Gome
Joshua Smith
Rooves
Lider Thermel
Fragmented theatre notice from unknown source
Fragments suggest a theatre program or event possibly in Welsh or Celtic context with unclear names and details. The readable portion references performance, venue, and date but lacks concrete identifiers or a complete storyline.
Wallace Reid Stars in Less Torn Win at Monkay Theater
Wallace Reid headlines the week at Monkay on Aug 22 with Less Torn Win. Added attractions include the Bill and Bob adventures and Catoling a Corr. showing alongside the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monkay
Wallace Reid
Bill and
Bob
Shorerr Acres Drama Rumors From Coast Viewers
Fragmentary notes mention Shorer Acres drama and Coast viewers at Alice Lake with hints of a powerful message. details are unclear in the damaged OCR segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rackland Coast
Leavey
Alice Lake
Homrody
Thies ha Ye Choig Qe Avenging Arrow chapter
Fragmentary notes reference characters Fatiler Jigegeg and Marie in Patho Nowa. Details are unclear, but the text seems to introduce a Shh chapter and themes of vengeance. No clear event or outcome is provided in the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatiler
Jigegeg
Marie
Patho Nowa
Wolves of the Rail opens Friday at the theater
Friday screening features Wm. S. Martins Wolves of the Rail described as a splendid art picture. Also shown Vanity air comedy Witten Greek Meets Greek. The items capture a double bill for Friday at the local cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. S. Martin
Wolves OF the Ral
Witten
Harold Lloyd Comedy and Westeb Democracy Screenings
Saturday program lists Harold Lloyd in His Royal Slyness and a two reel West film Wild West with Jack Dempsey and Daredevil Jack. The event notes show a double feature style program for moviegoers seeking classic cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Royal Slynness
Ren Wild
Jack Dempey Cecal
Jack
Trespass Notices Printed on Cloth Displayed at Office
A fragment notes trespass notices printed on cloth displayed in an office setting. The readable text emphasizes legal action and the enforcement of property boundaries. No specific names, dates, or locations are provided in the readable portion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rudolphy Memors
Tri-County
Holly Springs School
Winchester
Jamie Winches
Carvie Dodson
Norman Stewart
Ged
Pocotie
Bel
Eare
Yathar
Childress
Jim Davis
Keowee Church
Tintts
Nornia
Hagood School
Singing Convention
C. E. Rogers
Treas
Ayesha
Livsey
SIX Mile Academy
Mountain Springs Reunion
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