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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

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Pickens Tops Glenwood In Thrilling Thirteenth Inning

In a high scoring RM Pickens mill diamond clash, Pickens beat Glenwood 14 to 13 in the thirteenth. Casey Porter and Hagood Bruce starred for Pickens with multiple hits, while Glenwood's Mace homered and Adams scored the winning run in the final inning. A large crowd saw the dramatic finish.

Pickens Glenwood Mace Gem of the Foothills Casey Porter Hagood Bruce Porter Bruce Adams Hawkins Hopkins Lawrence Pickens R Hukdson Wood Gley Ew -Wrence Micei Alexander We Hopkins Pace Full Hudson Bivens

July 4th Games in Pickens County League

No regular league games are scheduled next Saturday in Pickens County. Each team remains on standby with a sparsely planned schedule as organizers coordinate and players await further directions.

Pickens County League

July Fourth Tournament Schedule Released

Morning games feature Alice at Pickens and Liberty at Glenwood. Afternoon games pit Pickens against Alice and Glenwood against Liberty.

Alice Pickens Liberty Glenwood Alice Glenwood

Liberty Still On Top In Close Glenwood Win 5-4

Glenwood defeated Easley Mills 5 to 4 at Glenwood Park in a tight game. Williams of Glenwood stood out with several strong second base plays. Batteries: Glenwood Stansell and Tatham. Easley Dunn and Tilson. Other results listed include misc scores and player pairings from the same date.

Glenwood Easley Mills Williams R. H. E. Glenwood Easley Peel Stansell Tatham Dunn Tilson

Pickens Man Seeks Ford Help After Forked Ford Fiasco

Claude Hester of Pickens writes Henry Ford about a Ford that kicked back while he cranked it breaking his arm. He describes rough riding and back firing and asks Ford to fix the kicking. Hester notes the car spit in his face and mentions prior praise of Fords. He promises to publish Ford's reply.

Claude Hester Henry Ford Claud Hester Pickens Ford Detroit Mich Judas Randolph Rose

Local notes on visits and health in Liberty area

Health of Mr. Jim Crowder is reported as very good. Numerous residents from Liberty and nearby towns visit friends and relatives, including Mrs. Mertie McQueen, Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Holden, Luther McQueen, J. B. Swords, R. B. McQueen, Lester McQueen, and others. The column also mentions Mrs Bessie King si ll and a reference to local newspaper pride.

Jim Crowder Mertie McQueen Liberty Addie Holden Mamie Taylor V. Herd Pickens Sloan Holden Luther McQueen R. W. Wright Swords Norris Ella Nix R. B. McQueen Basley Lester McQueen Gertie Wright Nellie Mills John Swords Janie Wright Pink Lady The Sentinel

Birthday Celebration For Mrs. Ann Keith Seventy-Six

On Saturday June 25 family and neighbors gathered at William C. Keith’s home to honor Mrs. Ann Keith on her seventy six birthday. The event featured singing and bountiful baskets of food. The note expresses gratitude for attendees and hopes for a reunion in heaven with all descendants present.

Ann Keith William C. Keith

Farmers to get forty mil from bond sale by Aug 1

A federal farm loan plan will deliver 40 million dollars to farmers by August 1. Congressman Byrnes of South Carolina received a letter from A F Lever, a farm loan board member, confirming the timing.

Washington Federal Farm Loan Plan Congressman Byrnes South Carolina A. F. Lever The Farm Loan Board

Miss Ina Boggs Ill With Long Ailment

Miss Ina Boggs has many friends who regret to learn she has been extremely ill for the past week and wish her a speedy recovery.

Ina Boggs

Watching a Baseball Game in Greenville

A humorous note on enjoying a Greenville baseball game from the grandstand. The piece mentions a knowledgeable spectator near a fan with Dorothy Dix influenced insights and two escorts who learned the game from popular guides. It ends by inviting readers to test the seating choice and a sample critic.

Fatty Arbuckle Greenville Grandstand Greenville Fannabelle Dorothy Dix al Bridwell Pep Crouch Greenville Ernest Folger

Pickens Library to Move Friday Hours

The Pickens Library will begin Friday hours from 4 30 to 6 30 pm starting next Friday, replacing the previous 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Patrons are advised of the new closing time and weekly closure on other days remains unchanged.

Pickens

Tax Levy for 1921 Falls Short of Last Year

Auditor Townes announces state and county tax levy for 1921 at thirty six mills, down from forty mills in 1920. Breakdown shows State levy 12 1 2, Good Road Act 22, Constitutional school tax 33, Ordinary county 9 13 4, Special Road 6 1 4, Road Bonds 33 4 3 1 2, totaling 36 mills versus 40 last year. Special school tax added per district. road levy of 6 1 4 mills funds state highway to the North Carolina line, in its second year. Road levy of 2 mills was optional this year. Pickens County will collect as before per Supervisor McKinney.

Townes North Carolina Line McKinney Pickens County

Community Letters And Birthday Celebration In Central Route Four

Mrs. R L Galloway marked her thirty six birthday on Sunday June 19 with neighbors and friends including Mr and Mrs J M Martin Mr and Mrs W T Durham and Mr and Mrs Will Turner plus several young folks. A dinner was shared and all enjoyed themselves.

R. L. Galloway J. M. Martin W. T. Durham Will Turner J. M. Hawkins Louis Mauldin Ed Durham H. Durham J. A. Chappell Lena Ettie Galloway Lena Turner Emma Durham Jack White Hermit Durham Piedmont High Pickens

Vandiver Named President Of Peoples Bank In Anderson

The Peoples Bank board met at noon to hear state examiner James H. Craig report. Edward P. Vandiver was elected president with H H Watkins as first vice president and J Fulwer Watson as second VP. Sloan Bannister named cashier. The bank is in good condition with $200000 capital and low debt for its size. The bank will reopen Monday morning. A committee was formed to draft resolutions of respect for the late president.

Sloan Bannister M. L. Bonham S. A. Henry D. S. Vandiver William L. Brissey Presidnt

Singing Convention Scheduled at Praters Creek Church

The Hurricane township singing convention meets at Praters Creek church next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. W. R. Dalton is president and J. M. Entrekin serves as secretary.

Hurricane Township Praters Creek Church

Nada Green Weds John C Carey in Greenville

Ida Green announces the marriage of her daughter Nada to John C Carey on Saturday afternoon June 25 in Greenville South Carolina. The bride is a Pickens county native and popular. Carey is son of J P Carey of Pickens and cashier of Keowee Bank. After a bridal tour they will live in Pickens. Congratulatory wishes pour in.

Ida Green Nada John C. Carey Greenville S. C Pickens County J. P. Carey Pickens Keowee Bank North Carolina Carey

Cox Williams Wedding in Easley United in Marriage

Miss Lou ise Cox and Mr John Mark Williams were wed at high noon in Easley in a ceremony led by Rev D W Hiatt. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs ST V Cox of Cross Anchor, taught at Cashville school last year. The groom, a Pickens county farmer, will reside there with his bride.

Louise Cox John Mark Williams Easley D. W. Hiatt ST. V. Cox Cross Anchor Cashville Frances Pickens County

Palmer School of Chiropractic Graduate Tirzah Hughes

Miss Tirzah Hughes of Pickens graduated from the Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa last week. She completed the full three year course the Sentinel has not learned where she will locate for practice.

Tirzah Hughes Pickens Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa Miss Hughes The Sentinel

First cotton bloom in Pickens county reported

Mr. P. M. Brazeale reports a cotton bloom in his field on June 24 the earliest noted in Pickens county so far this year.

P. M. Brazeale Pickens County

Pickens Woman’s War Record Highlighted by Husband

Mr J C Jennings praises his wife Mrs Jennings as possibly the nation’s best war record holder. Her lineage spans Revolutionary War grandfather Leonard Capehart Mexican War and Civil War era father B H Capehart, plus husband and son service in the Spanish American War and two youngest sons in World War I. She owns the musket used by her Revolutionary War grandfather.

J.C. Jennings Calvin Mrs. Jennings Leonard Capehart B. H. Capehart Mexico Jesse Wyatt Lonnie Jennings

Two Birthdays Celebrated Together in Liberty Area

On June 14 at Liberty R 3, friends and relatives gathered at J. D. Bolding’s home to mark his forty four th birthday and J. D. Nations’ sixty three rd birthday. Eleven attendees joined the celebration with a grove picnic and music by Prof. Ro 3M Bolding.

J. D. Bolding Liberty R. 3 Mr. Bolding J. D. Nations Bolding Mr. Nations

Pickens Local and Personal

Miss Mary Morris left Wednesday to visit friends in Crawfordville Georgia. Mrs Stella Hopkins visiting friends in Greenville this week. Miss Ruth Cobb of Cateechne visiting Miss Jace Mathews. Miss Inez Morris guest of Mrs John Morgan in Union last week. Leon Robinson at Clemson University summer school at home Sunday. Mrs Inez Crump at University of Virginia summer school. Mrs Willie Winnie of Greenville guest of Mrs W W Wood at Old Hickory last week. Mr Theron Hester and daughter of Anderson spent last week with relatives here. Mr Mauldin Lessene of Columbia visiting his mother Hortense Lessene. Lonnie Jennings left Sunday for Columbia where he accepted a position.

Mary Morris Crawfordville, Ga Inez Morris John Morgan Union Willie Winnie Greenville W. W. Wood Old Hickory Mr. Mauldin Lessene Columbia Mrs Hortense Lessene Lonnie Jennings

Miss Aurie Kirksey Hosts D A R at Home

Miss Aurie Kirksey will entertain the D A R at her home several miles north of Pickens on Friday afternoon at 4 30 o clock.

Aurie Kirksey Pickens

Circle Two ladies circle entertains Miss Mildred Cox

Circle No 2 of the Methodist church was entertained by Miss Mildred Cox on Monday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with delightful refreshments served.

The Methodist Church Mildred Cox

Bivens Family Members Visit Junaluska Sunday

Hansell Bivens and Misses Nannie Morris and Thelma Lewis traveled to Junaluska Sunday. Miss Morris remained there to visit Miss Daisy Bivens for several weeks.

Hansell Bivens Nannie Morris Thelma Lewis Junaluska Miss Morris Daisy Bivens

Picnic at Hacood Mill Ends With Pleasant Evening at Inn

About twenty five youths from the town enjoyed a picnic supper at Hacood Mill on Wednesday evening. They returned to Old Hickory Inn around nine o clock where arrangements had been made for a very pleasant evening.

Hacood Mill Old Hickory Inn

Senator Frank E. Alexander Returns to Pickens Health

The article notes Senator Frank E. Alexander has recovered after weeks in Asheville for health issues. It mentions his weight at 250 pounds and invites readers to read his advertisement in The Sentinel.

Pickens Frank E. Alexander Asheville The Sentinel

Furman Professor Takes Chicago Course

Prof. L. H. Bowen of Furman University visits Chicago to attend a special course at the University of Chicago. He is the son of Mrs. Reece Bowen of near Pickens and considered one of the county's brightest young men.

L. H. Bowen Furman University Chicago University of Chicago

Circle No 3 Elects Officers and Plans Street Booth

Circle No 3 of the M. E. church women elected Grace Mathews as president Mattie Sutherland as secretary and Louisa Diggs as treasurer The young circle, recently organized, plans a street booth with refreshments on Saturday the proceeds aiding the circle It will meet again Monday at five with Mattie Sutherland.

M. E. Church Grace Mathews Mattie Sutherland Louisa Diggs

Returned college girls honored by Baptist Young People

The B Y P A ladies from the Baptist church were delightfully entertained by Mrs RB T Hallum at her home Thursday afternoon. A splendid program inspired guests, with readings by Rev Ramsey and Miss Cleo Mallums and music by Miss Mattie Mae Hallums. A social hour followed and a porch reception with refreshments.

Adies The Baptist Church RB. T. Hallum

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. H Powell McCullough Evans and Cargill R. H. E. Tals Pelzerys Patterson and Shaver Vaughn Hooper Central Route Four Vandiver BANK W. R. Dalton J. M. Entrekin Green-Carey Cox-Williams Tirzah Hughes Chiro Pickens Woman's War Record Stella Hopkins Ruth Cobb Cateechne Jace Mathews Leon Robinson Clemson Collee Inez Crump University of Virginia
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