Local Notices from Pickens and Easley Thrum Through May
Community updates include Irene Newton visiting relatives in Columbia and a Pickens birth for Mr. and Mrs. LaBoon. Several visits, a Roanoke school closing, a Easley veterinary arrival, weddings in Pickens and Greenville, and an outdoor tent meeting led by Rev Crenshaw. A home wedding unites Nettie Porter and Sergeant Luther Eugene Howard at S A S Porter home near Pickens. Rev Hodges officiates.
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S. A. S. Porter
Near
Pickens
Nettie
Luther Eugene Howard
Camp Jackson
Re Dent
Greenville
Pickens Chapter Red Cross Organizes at Holly Springs
A large Red Cross branch formed Sunday at Holly Springs church with 35 charter members and 50 expected soon. Elected officers include Chairman Mrs BE D Chastain, Vice Chairman Miss Mary Chastain, Secretary WT Chastain, and Treasurer Will Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Holly Springs Church
Holly Springs
American Red Cross
Mra
BE. D. Chastain
Mary Chastain
W.T. Chastain
Will Price
Pickens Township Singing Convention Meets Bethlehem Next Sunday
An all day singing will be held at Concord church the second Sunday in June. All invited to attend with song books and well filled baskets. See The Sentinel for printings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Cotton Mill
G. I. Crenshaw
Pickens Township
Bethlehem
W. R. Lewis
Concord Church
Residents urged to economize amid war time strain
A rural section notes a September wind and rainstorm damaged land. Farmers report good fruit prospects and crops but warn of extended war impacts. The piece urges thrift and national support, and announces a memorial service at Golden Creek church with Rev IR W Nelson preaching and a basket luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
Germany
France
Sam
United States
Golden Creek Church
T. F. Nelson
IR. W. Nelson
L A. Am
Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination
The examination for vacant scholarships at Winthrop College and for new student admission will be at the county court house on Friday July 5 at 9 am and Saturday July 6 at 9 am. Scholarships worth 100 dollars plus free tuition. Applicants must be at least sixteen. Blanks for the scholarship exam should be sent to President Johnson by July 1. The next session opens September 18, 1918. Rock Hill South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop College
County Court House
President Johnson
Johnson
D. B. Johnson
Rock Hill
8. C
Millers Certificate Notice From Pickens County
The Millers Administration will stop issuing millers certificates to corn mill operators in Pickens County. Certificate printing can be obtained at The Pickens Sentinel in Pickens, D C, or Masley Publishing in Wastey S oC. Publishers offer low rates and support. Food Administrator SamB Craig announces the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Pood Administration
Pickens County
Pickens Sentinel
Pickens
D. C
Masley Publishing Company
Wastey, S Oc
Helad
Samb, Craig
J. B. Newbery, Esq
South Carolina
D. W. Cantrell
C. C. Cantrell
Meat consumption advice from Food Administration
The Food Administration urges economy in meat use without reinstating meatless days. With army shipments at about 75 million pounds weekly, Americans must cut per person intake to about one and a quarter pounds to balance supply. Officials urge strict waste elimination and smaller portions, especially of beef, to avoid meatless day disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Food Administration
William Eliott
South Carolina
Herbert Hoover
Wheat Situation Serious Demand Wheatless Ration Across Allied World
The wheat situation is the most serious in the Allied food supply. Washington reports a short harvest, higher Allied needs, heavier losses at sea, lower Argentine shipments, and tighter shipping space. Citizens urged to give up wheat bread until next harvest, with South Carolina club women pledging to lead by example and households ration flour and wheat products.
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Columbia
Washington
Food Administration
Club
South Carolina
Sugar Certificates In Grocers Hands
Columbia grocers statewide now hold blank sugar certificates signed for home canning and preserving. County and state food administrators supply the certificates to ensure households obtain enough sugar for perishables while preventing excessive purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
The Irish Potato Becomes War Weapon Says Food Admin
In Columbia the Food Administration urges every South Carolinian to eat potatoes at breakfast noting the humble Irish potato’s wartime impact. Hapsburg Liebs claims the potato cuts deeply into Germany’s effort, as Germany reportedly grows potatoes even along railroad ties to sustain the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Food Administration
South Carolina
Hapsburg Liebs
Germany
County Paper Highlights Campaign Year Urgency
In this campaign year the county paper urges readers to secure subscriptions and stay informed about local races and issues. the note emphasizes timely renewals to ensure continuous coverage.
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Dhar
Sherwin-Williams
Pickens Drug Company
Rexall
J. WN. Hallum
Prop
Mgr
J. W. Hendricks
Chou Ee
Frank McFall
Pickens Bank
W. L. Matheny
Folger, Thornley & Co
Pickens Insurance Agency
Everything In Insurance
Worrell
Raeg Lewis
Pickens, S. C
Irene Newton
B. B. LaBoon
William Major
Piedmont
B. G. and
H. A. Nealy
Roanoke School
Ns. C. Owens
Easley
Palmetto Pharmacy
F. R. McClanahan
Blanche LaBoon
P. W. Arnette
Spartanburg
Nannie Porter Blakely
Lieut. Blakely
Jennie Freeman
Garrett Keith
A. A. Jones
A. Jones
D. Austin Newton
Princeton
Calif
Marion Mewton
Carolina
M.D. Lee
D. D
the Sentinel
REISS
Hall
Pickens Taxpayers
City of
J. F. Alexander
H. A
M. C. Smith
State Senate
J. H. Earne
Texas
R. A. Hester
Liberty
Route 3
R. L. Henderson
BE. I’. Merrill
S. H. Brown
5. C
L. Henderson
Central
S. C
W. Wright
Jesse M. Morris
H. E. Jones
Craig Bros. Co
Pickens, A
G. H. Merrill
S.C
Sentinel Office
Six Mile One
G. D. Garrett
J. J. Dillard
M. B. Garrett
B. I*. Martin
Masonic Temple
S. G
Keowee River
C. BE. Morgan
Citizens Bank
Seneca, S. C
F. B. Morgan
Globe Optical and Mfg. Co
Mra. W
Hendrix
Chase City
M. J. Welborn
Anderson Motor Company
Rock Hill, S. CG
Ms Pickens
Dan Adams
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