Pickens Local and Personal News Highlights
Mrs. W H Hughes of Richland visits sister Mrs J J Lewis. Steen Looper of Charleston visits father J Frank Looper. Toomer Tompson of Forest City NC visits relatives. Mr and Mrs B A Hagood visit Asheville. Ernest Folger family at Camp Gauley. J L Valley and Jessie Lewis shop Greenville. Joel Allgood on Beth lehem ridge. T J Mauldin in Spartanburg court week. Lou Strong and Mary McCuller from Kingstree visit Lesesn2. Jessie Lewis from Miami arrives for summer. Ellen Findley hosts Misses Lucia Ellison Piedmont and Victoria Morehead Easley. Neal Garvin and son Neal Jr visit relatives. J J Lewis and W H Hughes visit Mrs R E Bowen in Liberty. Hurricane singing convention at Six Mile church first Sunday in August at 2:00 pm. Irene Newton wed from Summer School starts Wolf Creek school Monday. B Jones Phoyle and Mrs Frank Hutchings of Winston Salem visit here.
Local Families Note Fellow Guests and a Reunion
Mr and Mrs J W Langston and children Dr and Mrs R E Lewis Miss Lula and Florida Hinkle were guests at Brown's Hotel last week. Miss Mattie Sutherland returned after visiting Cen tral Seneca Liberty and Easley. The Rev John T Lewis family will hold a reunion at Jesse J Lewis's home Friday August 12. All relatives and friends invited. Mr and Mrs W T Jeanes hosted Mrs R C Morgan Mr and Mrs W B Turner and daughter Pauline of Greenville as guests last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Langston
R. E. Lewis
Lula
Florida Hinkle
Brown’s Hotel
Mattie Sutherland
Central, Seneca, Liberty and
Easley
John T. Lewis
Jesse J. Lewis
W. T. Jeanes
R. C. Morgan
W. B. Turner
Pauline
Greenville
Porch party at Jim Warle home delights youths
A large group of young people attended a porch party hosted by Mr. Jim Warle last Friday night. Bowen Parsons said it was the best Knight event he had ever enjoyed. Mr. Watson Brown and his wife and two children from Atlanta visited friends in Pickens county, recalling that Brown's father, W. S. Brown, once lived there fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Warle
Bowen Parsons
Knight
Mr. Watson Brown
Atlanta
Pickens County
Mr. Brown
W. S. Brown
Miss Eleanor Knight Leaves for Columbia Visit
Miss Eleanor Knight departs Monday for Columbia to visit Miss Maira Hodges. She will also call on Mrs. W. M. Mel ton in Sardenia and Rev and Mrs. L. E. Wiggins in Clinton before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Knight
Columbia
Maira Hodges
W. M. Melton
Sardenia
L. E. Wiggins
Clinton
Summer visits and a church singing at Mt. Carmel
Miss Mary Alexander arrives from Birmingham and stays with her mother Mrs Laura Alexander for the summer, joined by Miss Lucy Holt Smith of Norfolk for a few days. Miss Lottie Sloan returns to Pendleton after weeks with Mr B A Hawood, with Miss Eleanor Miagood to visit. Margarite Ladd of Washington, D C returns home after visiting here, accompanied by Rev and Mrs E M Ramsey and children visiting relatives in Mars Hill N C next month. A singing at Mt. Carmel church is announced for Sunday July 31 at 3 00 PM with Prof Cassell expected. The school of music opens Monday July 31. Married Sunday July 24 1921 at Rev W C Seaborn's home J Dover Hudson and Miss May Massingill of Pickens County wed. Seaborn officiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alexander
Birmingham
Ala
Laura Alexander
Lucy Holt Smith
Norfolk
Lottie Sloan
Pendleton
S. C
B. A. Hawood
Eleanor Miagood
Margarite Ladd
Washington, D. C
E. M. Ramsey
Mars Hill
N. C
Mt. Carmel Church
School of Music
Prof
Cassell
W. C. Seaborn
J. Dover Hudson
May Massingill
Pickens County
Hudson
R. A. Hudson
Thomas Massingill
Porch Party Attracts Local Society Guests
Miss Hattie Earle and Miss Eleanor Knight hosted a delightful porch party last Thursday evening. lanterns brightened the already pretty porch as punch was served from a decorated table. In contests Miss Bertha Cantrell and Bowen Parsons won first prize for artistry while guests included Ruth Diggs Thelma Lewis Ora McFall Ella Lewis Mildred Cox Inez Morris Frank Armstrong Oscar Keith Joel Allgood Casey Porter Ernest Christopher Joe Franklin Freeman Dr Woodruff and Doyle and Lawrence of Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Earle
Eleanor Knight
Bertha Cantrell
Bowen Parsons
Miss Earle
Ruth Diggs
Thelma Lewis
Ora McFall
Ella Lewis
Mildred Cox
Inez Morrisnd
Frank Armstrong
Oscar Keith
Joel Allgood
Casey Porter
Ernest Christopher Joe Frank Freeman
Dr. Woodruff
Doyle and
Lawrence
Calhoun
Porter Chapel Cemetery Cleanup Meeting
All persons interested in the Porter Chapel cemetery are requested to meet there on Thursday August 4 for the purpose of cleaning off the grounds. Bring tools suited for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Chapel
Lay-By schools expand literacy drive in Pickens County
Pickens County launches eight Lay-By schools this week with ten more approved by the State Department. Trustees urge districts to organize, teachers well trained, and prizes offered to spur attendance. A statewide campaign targets illiteracy and low reading, with voters to decide bonds in Hampton School District No. 46 on August 6 1921 and election officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
State Department
Pickans County
Court House
Town Creek Enters Construction Of New School House
Town Creek school district breaks ground on a modern replacement for the old structure. Residents praise the project as a progressive step benefiting education and the community’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Town Creek School
Maynard Wins Contract for Rural School Building
The Maynard school building contract was let last Saturday. When finished the structure promises to be the best rural school in the county, a model for other districts to emulate as they strive to educate 100 percent Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Meeting of New Town and Rock School Patrons Aug 1
A joint meeting of New Town School District patrons and Rock School District patrons is set for August 1 at the Rock School House at 10:00 a.m. The gathering aims to discuss school betterment and related topics with broad community participation. Dr. L A Riser of the State Board of Health will tour Pickens county the first week of August with his moving picture truck visiting Norris Six Mile Dacusville Reunion Montvale and Coleney to show films on economic hygienic and civic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town
Rock
L. A. Riser
State Board of Health
Pickens County
Norris
Six Mile
Dacusville
Reunion
Montvale
Coleney
Wolf Creek Adjacent District Adults Invited to School
Adults from districts near Wolf Creek school district are invited to the Wolf Creek adult school. Classes begin August first and those seeking self improvement are welcome to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Creek
National Education Association article unsettles South Carolina
Months earlier readers in South Carolina were startled by a Journal of the National Education Association article. The piece discussed facts now questioned and sparked debate about local schooling and policy implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
The
National Education Association
Notice to Ten Girls at Tomassee School in August
A one month summer school will be conducted by the State Department of Education in Tomassee Oconee County during August. The D A R owns the building and provides the dormitory with a house mother. Eligibility includes girls from mill villages who have not completed fifth grade and are of sound mind and morals. Charge is $1 for books, travel, and bedding. Write Miss Faith Clayton Pickens S C for details.
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South Carolina
Alabama
United States
Hawai
Porto Rico
Department of Education
Pickens County
Faith Clayton
Tomassee
Oconee County
State Department of Education
Pickens
S. C
Notice of Election in Hampton School District 46
A petition signed by more than one third of the resident freeholders aged twenty one seeks an election in Hampton School District No 46 to decide on issuing bonds of eight hundred dollars for school improvement. The county auditor confirms the bond issue does not exceed four percent of the district’s assessed taxable property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Hampton School District No
South Carolina
Pickens
Hampton
Notice of Bethlehem School District Election in Pickens County
Notice declares an August 1, 1921 election in Bethlehem School House to decide on a six mill extra levy for school purposes. Bethleham School District No. 20 trustees act as managers, polls open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. under Section 1208. F W Clayton signs as secretary and chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sept. of Education
Pickens County
Freeholders
Bethleham
County Board of Education
Bethlehem School House
F. W. Clayton
Moving Pictures Tour By State Health Board
The State Board of Health operates a moving picture truck in Pickens county for one week starting Monday night August 1. Free shows begin at 8 15 p m with at least two pictures each evening. Dr L A Riser leads county health work. Schedule Norris Norris Norris Norris Montvale locations listed for each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Pickens County
L. A. Riser
Department of County Health
Norris
Six Mile
Ooleney
Dacusville
Reunion
Montvale
Cemetery Cleanup Meeting at Six Mile Church
All interested people are asked to meet at the church on the Friday before the first Sunday in August to prepare the Six Mile cemetery. Bring suitable tools for cleaning and upkeep of the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile
Special ten day sale on boys wash suits and pants
Fol ger and Hendricks advertise a special ten day price on boys wash suits slipovas and pants with a window display inviting customers to shop the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger & Hendricks
Boys' Clubs Hold Good Meetings Across County
The Zion Boys Club met at the schoolhouse on Tuesday the 26th with about 150 members and forty visitors, including parents. county agent A Bowen and state organizer B O Williams attended, as did J O Williams who spoke well. Ice cream was served after sessions. Ambler Oolenoy Martin Long Branch clubs also met, with numerous members and parents present. Williams spoke on seed corn field selection and calf-rearing. Over sixty four members were reached this week with plans for a River Falls camping trip in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Boys
Avente
A. Bowen
B. O. Williams
J. O. Williams
House of Representatives
Ambler and
Oolenoy
Martin Club
Faftean
Long Branch
River Falls
Pickens Route Visitors Saturday and Sunday
Misses Mary and Virgiia Gilstrap of Pickens visited grandparents Mr and Mrs W Stewart at Big East Store. Mr. and Mrs W D Waldrop and daughter Edna visited Travelers Rest. R T Gilstrap and Edna visited J S Gilstrap family. Mrs C W Nalley visited a friend at Easley. Artie Hughes visited Stella Campbell. Mack Stuart from Pickens has been ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Virgiia Gilstrap
Pickens
Big East Stoe
W. &. Stewart
W. P. Holcombe
W. D. Waldrop
R. T. Gilstrap
Little Edna
J. B. Simpson
C. W. Nalley
Easley
Artie Hughes
Stella Campbell
W. B. Gilstrap
Liberty R
J. S. Gil- Strap
Mack Stuart
Picnic dinner honor Walter Meece invites Aug second
Notice invites neighbors to a community picnic dinner on the second day of August at the little furniture shop. Walter Meece, visiting from Virginia, will be present to meet South Carolina friends. The event promotes a local plant industry and offers fried chicken as part of the meal. J. R. Meece signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Meece
Virginia
South Carolina
J. R. Meece
Dollar Days Set for August 6 at T. L. Benson's
August 6 and 6th mark Dollar Days at T. L. Benson's with special savings announced for shoppers. Store officials encourage early visits to capitalize on limited offers and discounts on multiple departments.
Dol lar Day sale at T. L. Benson & Co store
Come to the T. L. Benson & Co store Friday and Saturday August 5th and 6th for a Dollar Day sale. Attendees can expect special offers and savings during the two day event.
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T. L. Benson & Co's
T. L. Benson & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Hughes
Richland
J. J. Lewis
Steen Looper
Charleston
J. Frank Looper
Toomer Tompson
Forest City
Mrs
B. A. Hagood
Asheville
Ernest Folger
Camp Gauley
J. L. Valley
Jessie Lewis
Ridge
Bethlehem
T. J. Mauldin
Spartanburg
Judge Mauldin
Lou Strong
Mary McCuller
Kingstree, S. C
This Wek
Miami, Fla
Ellen Findley
Lucia Ellison
Piedmont
Victoria Morehead
Neal Garvin
Neal, Jr
Liberty
R. E. Bowen
Irene Newton
B. Jones
Phoyle
Frank Hutchings
Winston Salem, N. C
Educational Notes
T. G. Lynch
S. M. Townes
M. D. Cantrell
Board of Trustees
B. T. McDaniel
T. E. Martin
E. A. Lewis
Moving
T. L. Benson's
T. L. Benson Company
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