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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

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Memorial Service for Mrs. Catherine Ladd Cureton

Pickens Chapter U D C held a memorial gathering for charter member Mrs Catherine Ladd Cureton with a body funeral at Grace church. Speakers praised Cureton as educator southern patriot and horticulturist and resolutions honored her and Mrs Mary H Alexander.

Mildred Cox Frances Bruce T. J. Mauldin Pickens Kate Ladd Cureton Chartere Grace Church Great Beyond Catherine Ladd Cureton Vesta McFall Earth Heaven Mary H. Alexander United Daughters of the Confederacy

Pickens Auditorium Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

The Pickens Auditorium Company calls a stockholders and officers meeting at the auditorium next Saturday at 4:00 p.m. to discuss enlargement and dates for the seventh annual conference. Please take due notice and be on hand.

Liberty Township Singing Convention at Rieves Creek Baptist

The Liberty Township singing convention gathers at Rieves Creek Baptist Church on the third Sunday June six starting 0:30 am. Attendees are urged to bring soup hooks and well filled baskets for a communal sing and meal with food singing promised. R C Robinson presiding with E Rowers secretary and treasurer.

Liberty Township Singing Convention Rieves Crvek Baptist Shurch R. C. Robinson E. Rowers See Treas

Community Notes on Visitations and Social Gatherings

Health in the community remains strong. Mrs Beatrice Stewart visited Mrs W N Stone last Sunday. Fiona Christopher of Greenville spent two weeks with her parents near Gap Hill. Lois Roper visited Miss Viola Stone. Claude Ferguson of Greenville visited his parents last weekend. Roxie Whitmire spent Monday evening with Mrs Gantt. Cleo Haynes visited Miss Dollie Gantt. Jessie Craig recovering from an operation in Greenville. Lillian Reeves spent Sunday with Grace old Lois Brucke Mary old.

Beatrice Stewart W. N. Stone Fiona Christopher Greenville Jerfuson Gap Hill Lois Roper Sundday Viola Stone Claude Ferguson Roxie Whitmire Gantt Cleo Haynes Dollie Gantt Jessie Craig Lillian Reeves Grace Old Lois Brucke Mary Old

Waterworks and sewer project under way in Pickens

The J. B. McCrary Engineering Corporation of Atlanta has begun a $60,000 waterworks and sewerage system in Pickens with work starting near the Old Hickory Inn. The plan, funded by bonds, will serve nearly every residence, with water sourced from Town Creek and a 30,000 gallon standpipe.

Pickens J. B. McCrary Engineering Corporation Atlanta Old Hickory Inn Town Creek Holder’s Pasture Keowee Osborne Medford Pepels Lo Ly

Liberty Route Three News Roundup From Local Farmers

Local notes on rain relief for crops and social visits on Liberty Route Three. Families and neighbors from Easley Pickens Clemson Cornelia and Oconee counties appear in a stream of casual reports, with a convalescing Carl Clayton and picnic scenes among school friends at Liberty High.

Josie McQueen Gordon Easley A. L. Dillard Pickens Lula Smith Acatha Dalton Smith Louw Robinson C. N. Clayton Augustus Hall Iva Wirert Power and Tieht Company Ab Whee EP Mil Lenhardt Basley Dishingy Als Ulve Mile River Mtss Beulah Sinehetom Clemson College Lon Robison N. Clayton Samuel Phillips Cornelia Watson Ralph Tlarry Mer Carl Clayton Jacksonville Clayton Liberty High School Charlie Warren Oconee County Ef. Roper Clemson Will Clayton Ein May Leila Terd Thiatre Manni Bitsy Gomeen

Accident Saddens Friends Of Ellen Burg Misses

The friends of the Misses Ellen burg will be sorry to learn of their accident Sunday.

Ellenburg

Sunday School at Golden Creek Shurch

Sunday service notes a fine Sunday at Golden Creek with a 3:30 sermon schedule on the upcoming third Sunday. The piece lists visits by local families, including the Reids of Belton and Rolters Atkinson in Central, plus Nations and Atkinson of Liberty, reflecting small-town church social life and community mobility.

Golden Creek Velock M. A. Reid Belton Narons Liberty G. D. Rolters B. L. Atkinson Central

Hayes Reunion Feasts Under Apple Trees At Local Gathering

A large Hayes family reunion near Pickens drew three hundred attendees from Woodruff Six Mile and nearby areas. Food was spread beneath apple trees and a musical program followed with Jim Sloane and Jim Connolly among performers. The crowd heard Rev. M. Sammey speak on the sermon A Net Country from Hebrews 11:15.

Hayes Renitan Lydia Eves Olin Woodrut Celer Hs Six Mile Sindred Pickens Jim Sloane Woodrai Jim Connolly George Lestow Tiny Garren Trayos Otiet MB. Sammey

Birthday Dinner for Grandfather on 74th Birthday

Last Sunday Mr and Mrs F M Rogers of Liberty R3 hosted a porch gathering for grandfather’s 74th birthday. Family from Easley Piedmont Toccoa and nearby joined for dinner under oaks with music and warm memories. Circle No 6 of the Ladies Auxiliary will host a silver tea at Mrs G R Hendrick home Wednesday June 22 from 5 to 7 pm. All ladies invited.

F. M. Rogers Liberty R. 3 Grandfather Partine E. L. Eads Toccoa Sarah Smith Easley Walker Clardy Piedmont Lois and Rosebud Evatt Dave Rogers Enon J. T. F. Rogers C. E. Rogers M. M. Rogers Alex Waldrop Charlie Thomas Near Easley Clyde Bolling Praters Creek

Powell and Garren Wed in Rosman Probate Office

Miss Lou Powell and Joe H. Garren, both of Rosman North Carolina, were married Saturday evening in the judge of probate office with N A Christopher officiating.

Judge of Probate Lou Powell Joe H. Garren Rosman, N. CG N. A Christopher Fannie McGaha B. V. McCue Liberty S.C. N

Miss Fannie McGaha to B V McCue Liberty S C

Miss Fannie McGaha and B V McCue, both of Liberty, South Carolina, are named in the notice. N A Chris.

Ladies Auxillary Circle 1 Meets At Mrs McFall Home

Circle No 1 of the Methodist church held an enthusiastic meeting Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank McFall. A number of ladies were present and planned future church work in a pleasant afternoon gathering.

The Methodist Church Frank McFall

Wesleyan College Prospects Bright for Coming Session

An advertisement notes a reward for a home near Wesleyan College and highlights interest in education for children as the Wesleyan College outlook appears bright for the upcoming term.

Fleb Alexander Wesleyan College

Alexander Couple Move Into New Home on Ann Street

Mr and Mrs BF Alexander relocate to Ann street as contractor RBE Young accepts a contract to build another Chunalow for JBE Bowes. Work began on Monday.

BF. Alexander Ann Street R. BE. Young J. Be. Bowes Monlay

Meo and Mrs Pletehar Po Attend Weekend Events

Meo and Mrs Pletehar Po were seen Saturday near Miss Porter. Blereher traveled to Columbia Sunday. Porter will remain at Pickens for the summer.

Meo Pletehar Po B.S. Porter Blereher Columbia

Pickens Welcomes New Local Talent To Bar

Oscar Keith of Pickens joins the Pickens bar after serving in the navy during World War I and earning local recognition for his talent. The town, famed for its local talent, expects he will be a worthy member.

Oscar Keith Swain & Craic Pickers Wiece Keith Pickens South Carolina Keith United States Germany

Revival work to begin in Rosman and Toxaway

Rev Mdi Summey leaves Friday morning for Rosman North Carolina to lead a ten day revival following a highly successful Rosman meeting with seventy four converts. He will then conduct a two week meeting at Toxaway. During his absence the Pickens Union Mission remains open with services each Tuesday Saturday and Sunday.

Mdi. Summey Rosman N. C Summey Toxaway Pickens

Lost hat reported near Bailey and Pickens

A black ladies uniform hat disappeared on June 2 between Bailey and Pickens. Return to Prossess or Sentinel office in Pickens for reward or identification.

Bailey Pickens Prossess Sentinel Office

Picks of Local and Personal Visitors and Guests

Mrs. Laura Alexander is visiting relatives in Birmingham Alabama. Misses Emma and Floy Herd spent Monday with friends in Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. George Holly of Atlanta are visiting relatives here. Mrs. B G Robinson is the guest of her sister Mrs. Henry Grady in Greenville. Miss Olive Newton of Mullins South Carolina is vacationing with her mother Mrs J H Newton. Miss Emily Thornley is the guest of Miss Evelyn White in Anderson this week.

Laura Alexander Birmingham Ala Emma and Floy Herd Greenville George Holly Atlanta B. G. Robinson Henry Grady Olive Newton Mullins, S. C J. H. Newton Emily Thornley Evelyn White Anderson

Mrs. Simmons and Daughter Visit Spartanburg Relative

Mrs. R. H. Simmons and her young daughter visited their mother Mrs. T. J. Farmer in Spartanburg last week. Cedar Rock resident Mr. L. F. Smith reports routine ears from his warden on the sth inst.

R. H. Simmons Spartanburg T. J. Farmer L. F. Smith Cedar Rock

Age of Me. G. W. Doerr Corrected in Soldiers List

A last week published list of old soldiers incorrectly states Me. G. W. Doerr’s age as TS. The correct age should be 80 years.

G. W. Doerr

Marine Corps Man Banister Simmons On Furlough

Banister Simmons of the Marine Corps stationed at Norfolk Virginia is enjoying a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs A M Simmons.

Banister Simmons Marine Corps Norfolk, Va Mrs A. M. Simmons

Ellen Findley Enrolls in Furman University Summer School

Miss Ellen Findley left Monday to attend the summer school for teachers at Furman University. The event is part of a teachers education program and she will study through the session.

Ellen Findley Furman University

Miss Petsie Rataree and Hermon Hilton Visit

Miss Petsie Rataree of Chester and Hermon Hilton of Greer are visiting at Dr. Cureton's home this week.

Petsie Rataree Chester Hermon Hilton Greer Dr. Cureton

Pickens Girls Head to Winthrop College Summer School

The group from Pickens includes Misses Lrena Newton Annie Graviy Dessis Fey and Gertie Aiken departing Monday at noon for Winthrop College to attend the summer session.

Pickens Winthrop College Misses Lrena Newton Annie Gravi Vy Dessis Fey Gertie Aiken

Mrs Stewart Attends Common Content Exercises at G W Christ Week

Mrs J M Stewart attends common content exercises at G W Christ Week with her daughter Florence Stewart as a member of the retaliating class.

J. M. Stewart G. W. Christ Week Plorence Stewart

Miss Parmer Visits Relatives Then Camp Trip

Miss Sarah Parmer left Lunsday for Rock EIL Bee hnother to visit friends and relatives in Greenville for fifty weeks. Mrs. T. J. Farner accompanied her as far as Greenville. They departed Monday for Camp Cally with ten divisions urged to stay.

Sarah Parmer Lunsday Rock Eil Bee T. J. Farner Greenville Tral Woeks

Miss Ulauilia Welborn Retires From WoC Student Life

Miss Ulauilia Welborn, a WoC student, retires to her home for the week after hosting a guest for several days, with details of the visit and household arrangements outlined in local society notes.

Ulauilia Welborn Woc Wes Suentes Ray Couet

Miss Aretha Beswick Sails Home After Paragon Farewell

Miss Aretha Beswick concludes a two week stay in Kansas City with her sister Mrs. J C Digpes as the Methodist paragonnote. She departed Wednesday returning to Kansas City Missouri.

Aretha Beswick J. C Digpes Kansas City

Rev D Weston Thrott to Speak at Woodcratt Camp Meeting

Rev D Weston Thrott will deliver an address on Woodcratt at Oliver Camp near Ross Roads church Thursday June 25 at 8 80 Pm. Everyone invited including men women and children to attend.

D. Weston Thrott Oliver Camp Ross Roads

South Carolina Horme Demonstration club women tour

Miss Eugenia Kay and four other ladies returned from Rock Hill where they attended the short course for Horme Demonstration club women of South Carolina. They report a pleasant and instructive trip with insights gained for local work.

Eugenia Kay C. A Davis J. Rouch Luther Couch S. Melens Rock Hill Horme Demonstration Club South Carolina

Pickens Man Recovers From Long Hospital Stay

Frank Alexander of Pickens has suffered a severe foreast attack of sleeping sickness and spent a month in a hospital. He is improving and is hoped to be fully recovered soon. Local notes from Seon Tarp and Pactory.

Frank Alexander Pickens

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. L. Cureton James Russell Lowell South J. J. Lewis C. E. Robinson Cureton Geo. W. Ladd Winnsboro Catherine Stratton Mt. Zion Academy Soldier’s Aid Association Winnstrore Sherman Mrs. Ladd Pickens Auditorium Singing Convention Central Route Two Commissioners of Public Works J. B. McCrary Co Pickens Public Works Commission Jno C. Carex J. J. Walley Foothills Liberty Route Mary Avery Bell Nations B. T. Atkinson W. By Ellenbure Pan Miss Ollie Nettie Glenbure Ollie Wu Baile Hunt Ity Ramsey Aes Camp Cally
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