Pickens completes water and sewer system
The Pickens waterworks and sewerage system are completed and water turned on. The plant cost 57500 with modern filters, standpipe 75000 gallon tank and 34 000 gallon reservoir, serving nearly all homes with 6 inch and 11 4 inch mains. Superintendent is Claude L Hester and public works commission led by John Co Carey plans fire protection and rate at 2 dollars minimum. A County Field Day will be held April 8 with parades, contests and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Keowee
J. B. McCrary Construction Co
Atlanta
G. E. Medford
Public Works Commission
John Co. Carey
Frank McFall
JL. Valley
G. G. Christopher
Claude L. Hester
Cureton
Gem of the Foothills
Rest Room For Ladies In Pickens Store
Volger, Hendricks & Co. have completed a ladies rest room on the second story of their Pickens store. The room is attractively furnished with chairs rugs mirrors pictures and has lavatory water closet and cradle for babies. The firm spent several hundred dollars and invites all women in Pickens and surrounding communities to use the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volger, Hendricks & Co
Pickens
Folger, Hendricks & Co
Mrs Nannie Gibson passes at 38 in Westminster
Mrs Nannie Nelson Gibson of Westminster died February 11 after a long illness. A daughter of Rev. T. F. Nelson, she was 38, left a husband and four children, three brothers, three sisters, and many relatives. Her Christian faith and cheerful spirit were noted as she rests in hope.
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Nannie Nelson Gibson
Westminster
Jesus
G Gibson
T. F. Nelson
Pickens County
Gibson
Preaching Day at Gap Hill Moved to Fourth Sunday
Gap Hill changes the preaching day from the third Sunday to the fourth Sunday. Grace Brackey sang at her home Sunday afternoon. Ida Stone and Bessie Stephens visited Miss Floye Ferguson. E A Dillard visited relatives in Greenville last week. Lonsome Kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap Hill
Grace Brackey
Ida Stone
Bessie Stephens
Floye Ferguson
E. A. Dillard
Greenville
Pickens County Eyes Hinton as Potential State Treasurer
Olaf T. Hinton, current Pickens county treasurer, contemplates a run for state treasurer. Support from various sections is strong and local leaders believe he could win. If Carter retires after 12 to 14 years in office, Piedmont area may supply the successor, with Hinton seen as an ideal, capable candidate.
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Pickens County
Olaf T. Hinton
Hinton
Carter
Piedmont
Clemson Gets Meet Move to Clemson College
The Piedmont Athletic and Oratorical Association voted at Greenville High School to shift the annual track meet and oratorical contest from Furman to Clemson College with April 15 for track and April 14 for the oratorical contest. A new constitution was appointed with Professors McElveen Love and Foy to draft it. Ten high schools attended, including Greenville and Easley, while Pickens High was not represented, prompting concern from The Sentinel.
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Piedmont Athletic and Oratorical Association
Greenville
Clemson College
Furman
Clemson
J. C. Littlejohn
Seneca
J B. Dominick
Gaffney
W. G. Taylor
Liberty
L. N. Foy
Laurens
Foy
the Sentinel
Pickens High School
Pickens
Pickens cabinet works lands major millwork contract
The Pickens Cabinet Works, a busy local plant, won the Mill work contract for the Penny-Busick Co. automobile building in Greenville. The award covers doors, window framing, moulding and trimmings to be made in Pickens, marking a large contract after competitive bidding.
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Pickens
Penny-Busick Co
Greenville
South
Marriage of Samuel Hopkins and Sallie Manly in Pickens
Mr Samuel Hopkins and Miss Sallie Manly wed on February 26 with M I P Hester officiating at his Pickens residence. Hopkins works as foreman on Ross O Del’s farm and Sallie is daughter of Will and Mrs Manly of near Easley.
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Samuel Hopkins
Sallie Manly
Preaching at Praters Creek Schoolhouse Next Sunday
Floyd Looper of Six Mile Baptist academy will preach at Praters Creek schoolhouse Sunday afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Praters Creek
Floyd Looper
Six Mile Baptist Academy
Central News Items From Central Reporter
Local notes report Misses Betty Gaines and Helen Clayton visiting Clinton with Mr and Mrs Pringle Copeland. Miss Hawk, traveling for United Drug Co Boston, left after beautifying ladies at Carolina Drug Co. A singing convention and church sermons feature weekend events. Court attendance by several locals, including Julius Martin and W E Hyde, with D Reese and J G Powers noted. Articles discuss Pickens county railroad plans and Central’s strategic advantage. residents promise involvement if the route avoids Pickens. Central Reporter.
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Betty Gaines
Helen Clayton
Clinton
Pringle Copeland
Miss Hawk
Carolina Drug Co
United Drug Co
Boston
First Baptist Church
J. W. Guy
Lexington
Eugene Pendleton
Central
Pendleton
W. S. Goodwin
Methodist Church
L. H. Bolding
H. E. Seaborn
Julius Martin
W. E. Hyde
D. Reese
J. G. Powers
Powers
Walter James
B. J. Johnston
Johnston
Pickens County
Pickens
Calhoun
Walhalla
Picckens
Southern Railroad
Southern
Central Reporter
Sunday School Convention Appeal from Pickens County
County Sunday school leaders are urged to plan four district conventions before the State meeting. E L Henderson, president of Central South Carolina, calls for enlistment of superintendents teachers and parents to support improved Sunday schools, asking for ideas to be sent within days.
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Spartanburg
Piedmont
Pickens County
E. L, Henderson
Central
Jocassee Camps Planned for Boys and Girls Near Walhalla
W M Brown of Walhalla announces a four camp complex in Jocassee Valley to open June 1 offering junior and senior camps for boys and girls. The project includes a renovated Whitewater Inn, central kitchens, dinning halls, and athletic fields to serve hundreds of youths, with parental lodging at a new lodge. Court in Pickens County opens a week of sessions with many indictments as trials begin.
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Valhalla
W. M. Brown
Oconee County
Walhalla
Jocassee Valley
Brown
Jocassee
Whitewater Inn
Ife
Oconee
Toxaway
Whitewater
Keowee
Early Season Rain Delays Plowing and Boll Weevil Prep
Health is poor around here as heavy rains hinder farm work. Farmers plan to plow soon and prepare to combat boll weevils. Local visits include Miss Lizzie Parsons to Miss Ollie Ward and several family gatherings among Porters, Grants, Hudsons, and Hud ons near Six Mile and Greenville. Blue Bird.
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Lizzie Parsons
Ollie Ward
Walt Porter
Forest Porter
George Grant
W. M. Hudson
Charlie Hudson
Six Mile
Claud Hudson
Greenville
Blue Bird
Lh Sentinel Feature On A Noted Local Figure
The Lh Sentinel reports on a prominent local figure, detailing their contributions, community impact, and upcoming appearances. The piece highlights key dates, organizations involved, and the person’s ongoing projects shaping the town.
Ambler School Hosts Agriculture Talks and Washington Program
Ambler school welcomed T A Bowen and B O Williams who spoke on agriculture and discussed forming a central club. A student earned a Clemson short course scholarship. Principal D M Carey spent the weekend in Greenville. The Washington's Birthday program impressed with red, white and blue colors. Teacher Janie Welborn visited her father near Ooleney as A G Smith shows improvement.
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T. A. Bowen
B. O. Williams
Ambler School
Clemson
D. M. Carey
Ambler
Greenville
James W. Hendricks
Lakie
Mt Carmel Suffering Weather Slows Farm Work
The Mt Carmel area faces persistent wet weather hindering farm labor and crop plans as elders lament odds of a disappointing harvest. Reverend B G Field of Greenville preached to large crowds, with services scheduled for the second Sunday at 3 pm. Friends mourn Uncle Joe Looper’s illness and note W W Lathem has returned from Texas after guiding Robi Lathem’s funeral procession to Denver.
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B. G. Field
Greenville
Mt. Carmel
Joe Looper
W. W. Lathem
Robi
Fl Passo
Texas
Denver
Col
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Pickeng
Nannie Gibson
Lonsome Kids
O. T. Hinton
Central Also
Mr. Brown
Joscassee Valley
Gary
Smoak
Guy Gullick
Joe Davis
Henry Martin
White
Easley
John (Crip) Hughes
Jess Haynes
Tromer Ferguson
Anderson County
Easley Mill
Jess Keith
Grover Terrell
Keith
Terrell
Bob Hagood
Ross Powell
Lh Sentinel
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