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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
Local notes report a Spelling Bee at the Pickens courthouse on Monday at 8 15 p m. The item invites community members to attend. The column also lists residents visiting relatives and guests from Greenville Atlanta Clinton and Detroit with several local civil and social updates.
Gary Hiott and family moved from Easley to Pickens last week and occupy the Southerland house on Florence Street. They express happiness to reside in Pickens and look forward to staying.
Town Creek school opens Monday morning July 18 with Prof. Frank Welborn as lead teacher for the summer, assisted by Miss Claudia Welborn. Patrons are urged to attend the opening exercises and support the new term.
An old fashioned spelling contest will be held at the court house next Monday at 8 15 p m. Admission is charged and the event invites all ages to attend for an evening of entertainment.
The Pickens Chapter U D C will meet Friday afternoon July 8 at 5 o clock with Mrs Frank Alexander. Father Ryan and Sidney Lanier will be the subject of the study. Let every member be present.
Mr and Mrs Tom Estes of Union drove to Pickens on Monday to visit Mr R K B Yongue at his home returning Tuesday with Miss Alberta Yongue who will stay in Union with relatives for several days.
Miss Sarah Ada Keith spent the week end with her sister Eleain Keith at Clemson. Eleain will visit her parents Mr and Mrs W C Keith near town this week. A party including Mr and Mrs J E Boges Mr and Mrs J C Carey Miss Inez Morris Christine Green Mildred Cox Nell Vreeman Ruth Diggs Mr Armstrong and Dr Woodruff motored to Eastatton Falls Monday and spent a pleasant time.
Local Treasurer J. L. Boggs calls attention to pledges made to the Salvation Army during the recent campaign that are now due or overdue. Those with pledges should see Mr. Boggs at Pickens Bank.
Mrs J F Alexander entertained Friday from 4 to 6 PM for Mesdames Cleo Robert son of New York O Max Gardner Clyde Hoey and J T Gardner of Shelby and Mrs Gary Hiatt of Easley S C Miss Nell Young and Miss Margaret Young greeted guests at the lawn The receiving line then moved to the hall where pineapple ice was served by Miss Sadie Young and Miss Isabel Hoey Guests received score cards from Miss Margaret Bostic The group played rock and hearts with Miss Nell Padgett and Miss Laura Mae Watson providing vocal and piano selections A dessert of ping pong white cream angel food cake grem and white mints followed The home was attractively decorated with potted plants and nasturtiums
The Hudson reunion gathered about two hundred people at Mrs. S. M. Hudson's home on July 4. Morning speakers included Hon. J. H. Earle and ministers D. A. Parrott O. L. Clayton W. F. Nelson H. V. Hunter. Dinner under old oaks, afternoon songs and conversations, many reuniting after years.
The Fort Prince George Chapter D A R met at Miss Aunie Kirksey home with hostesses Mrs. James Kirksey and sisters. They discussed opening a Red Cross rest room to aid Near East relief and planned a Fort Prince George visit on the Fourth of July while hearing Liberty Bell and Washington life sketches.
The Elinor Knight music class will present a recital in the Alexander theatre next Friday night. An elaborate program is planned with a finale featuring Chas Ray in The Busher.
An all day singing event will be held at Camp Creek Baptist Church on the second Sunday in July. All ages are invited to bring Christian Harmony and Temple Star hymnals and well filled baskets for the gathering.
The Mount Tabor Sunday school day featured morning song led by Garing and prayers by Rev. C L Clayton. Children performed recitations and songs, with addresses on Sunday school work and music by Mr. Smith. Dinner followed, then 2:00 pm services opened by song, 3:00 pm address on child training by Rev. J C Diegs, and spirited singing. Lawrence
Services at Pickens Baptist church Sunday June 9 include Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. by the pastor on the topic The Mystery of Suffering. The evening program will feature a special program.
The B Y P U announces new officers led by Richard Hallum as President and Austin Nealy as Vice President. Other roles include Miss Neta Hames recording secretary Miss Florence Stewart corresponding secretary Bowen Parsons treasurer Mrs F I Cox chorister Miss Janie Holder librarian Miss Cleo Hallam Bible quiz leader Miss Kate Holder pianist and Miss Sadie Nealy Ethelyn Gantt Bessie Stewart Charlie Curtis listed as group members.
Dr. F. S. Porter and Mr. W. L. Matheny were named to the Pickens school district board, joining Dr. R. E. Lewis as the third member. The appointments imply the resignations of Messrs. T. L. Bivens and J. H. Bruce.
Rev. O. L. Clayton will preach at Porter's Chapel on the second Sunday in July at 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
Leaves of Light recaps key dates for the Liberty Bell from 1776 to 1843 including rings for Independence, Cornwallis surrender, peace, Lafayette, Jefferson, Washington, Carroll, Marshall and a crack forming in 1885. notes no further ringing after 1843 and the bell’s enduring symbolic voice.
A notice states persons wishing to reach coroner Beasley of Pickens County may call telephone 242L from Pickens. The brief item emphasizes direct communication with the coroner through the listed number.
Delegates from the State of Pickens attended the Georgia farmers union rally and barbecue at Union City near Atlanta on July 4. United States Senator Thos. E. Watson delivered a keynote address with Governor Hardwick and Congressman Upshaw also on the program.
The fourth of July in Pickens passed with little excitement except for a minor incident in a local colored ball game where a player was struck by a bat and halted play.
Early July morning a newspaper editor encountered a ten inch snake on his route to the office. He attacked the reptile with a twig but Dr. Earle Lewis arrived to dispatch the snake and rescue the editor from harm.
Wardens L B O'Dell appointed as new jail chief for Pickens County replacing C L Hester who resigned. Local officials confirmed the transition.
W H Gilstrap known as Bill Ambros died at his Lewisburg home Saturday night at age 67. He was a respected, hard working man with many friends, and he leaves a wife and several children.
Memorial services honored Rev. B F Murphree, longtime moderator, buried at Mile Creek cemetery a year after his death. The Twelve Mile River Association held services July 3 1921 at Mile Creek and October 7–10 1921 at Boons Creek, paying tribute with prayers sermons hymns and speeches.
Martin News notes farmers report good crops despite heat. Local residents including J M Lesley and W L Chappell host and visit kin over the weekend. Chappell family trips to Sireenville and the mountains are mentioned along with the Hudson reunion and a mountain trip by Luther Powell and Robert Wilson.
Notice to all persons allowing feats or other stock to range on my lands to cease at once under penalties of the law. Those disregarding this notice face prosecution to the full extent of the law. Take heed and govern yourselves accordingly.
Alice Mills defeats Pickens Mills 23 to 3 in morning play and 10 to 5 in the afternoon at Pickens, led by Tilson seven hits in eight at bats and Kilby on the mound for Alice. Pickens bats stymied by Kilby with Liberty players boosting afternoon effort. Crawford shines for Alice on home ground. Standing shows Alice 10-2, Liberty 2-2, Pickens 4-5-6 in July standings.
The Pickens baseball team suffered two defeats to Alice on Monday. In Pickens the morning game ended 23 to 3 with a large crowd in attendance. the afternoon game at Alice finished 10 to 6. Alice leads the pennant race and Pickens plans a reorganization before next Saturday’s rematch at Alice.
Elliott Nimmons aged 78 died at his Seneca home after a long illness. A Pickens county native, he married Martha Bowen and is survived by his widow, siblings, and a large list of children in Seneca, Keowee, Greenville, and nearby towns. A Confederate veteran and Baptist church member, his funeral was held in Seneca Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock.
R. E. Bruce of Pickens South Carolina offers loans on improved farms in Pickens Oconee and Greenville counties as well as city property in Greenville Easley and Seneca. Office over Keowee Bank.
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