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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
2
The first week of August featured rural sanitation pictures shown by the State Department of Health with Pickens County education officials. The program highlighted school improvements, new equipment, and expanded science facilities at Pickens High School, signaling strong prospects for the county’s education system.
The Three and Twenty Woodmen of the World camp held a gathering with speeches by Prof. George Anderson known as Bugs Anderson and poet Williott of Bisley. They spoke on boll weevils and farming, insect control, and the role of Woodcraft, with Rev Westen Wiott delivering a fraternal address. Hon. H. B. Hendricks presided and introduced the speakers.
After speeches a Woodmen picnic near Three and Twenty featured a large meal served by Woodmen wives and daughters. James N. Pearman praised the county highway commission for its work. Beekeeping demonstrations by Ned Pre-West and a queen introduction method followed a council meeting at H. B. Hendrix’s home. The Three and Twenty camp, among Anderson County’s oldest, pledged continued support for dues and cotton prosperity.
The Cedar Rock honor roll lists students by grade. First grade includes Walley Kelley Bes sie Crow Barry Alexander. Advanced first grade features Grady Whitmire Doyle Smith Lucile Hall Mildred Cisson. Second grade lists Rosalee Wade Charlie Crane Monroe McDonald Laura Porter Helen Kelley Gladys Nalley. Third grade names Hubert McDonald Bertha Porter James Bates Harvie Baynard. Advanced third grade includes Essie Porter Rome MccCullum Lola Alexander. Fourth grade students Truman Phillips Bessie Phillips. Fifth grade honors Earle McDonald Bruce Bagwell Estelle McCullum Gladys Welborn Side Roper. Advanced fifth grade includes Nellie Phillips Earle Nalley. Sixth grade lists Donald Bagwell John Duckworth Daniel McDonald Elaine Anthony Onie Baynard Eddie McDonald Edgar Bingleton. Eighth grade features Clifford Bagwell Ora Julian Ada McCollum Merbert Freeman Caro Singleton Duffie Riggins Arthur Miller Lois Smith. Ada St. Miller, Principal.
Closing out prices on Votan coffee with a guarantee of full money back. Indicates Bennett Mercantile Co offers refund if not satisfied.
In Newberry at the Jolly Street picnic on August 19 ex Governor Cole Blease reiterated he might run in the next primary if no younger capable candidate steps forward. He attacked high state taxes and Gov Cooper's parole record, calling World War outcomes costly and condemning the war debt. Over two thousand attendees heard the remarks.
Money to loan on improved farms in Pickens Oconee and Greenville counties and on city property in Greenville Easley and Seneca. R E Bruce Pickens South Carolina office over Keowee Bank.
Miss Lois Clayton of Liberty returns from Spartanburg and Newberry with Miss Bertha Crooks of Newberry. A lawn party at the Liberty Methodist church honors the guest and the young people society with games music and progressive conversation.
The act imposes a state annual dog tax of 1.25 per dog six months old or older, to be paid to county treasurers who issue a metal Dog Tax tag. Tax proceeds fund local school districts. failure to pay is a misdemeanor with fines from 5 to 20. The law requires collars, outlines treasurer fees, and becomes effective January 1, 1921.
Central township singing convention meets at Cateechee church on Sunday August 28 at 2 00 pm. All lovers of music are invited to sing together. C L McLean signs the notice.
The article extols digestion as the key to appetite and lists Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to improve digestion, stimulate a healthy appetite, and promote gentle bowel movements. It presents digestion as essential to enjoying food and supports Chamberlain's Tablets as the solution.
Advertises durable overalls at $1.15 and work shirts at 75 cents in a local sale.
Notice calls all Pickens county adult schools to participate in a August 27 program at Clemson. Morning program includes adults and two short addresses, with a noon dinner for school representatives. Afternoon tours will guide adult pupils to buildings and sites. prizes will be awarded for perfect attendance. Senators Dial and Swearingen invited to speak. Two court house trucks available. teachers should arrange conveyance with F V Clayton.
Mrs Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhea Remedy about nine years ago to cure flux and again when an attack recurred a few years later. She says she has recommended it widely and believes it a quick positive cure for bowel troubles.
An item notice from Bennett Mercantile Co lists test ceviots for work shirts and boys rompers priced at 18 cents. The brief mention notes stock in a Ca location.
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