Change Made in Pickens County Jail and Poorhouse
A new law reorganizes Pickens County jail and county home management. A joint Commission of the Sheriff, County Supervisor, and County Physician will oversee construction of separate housing, appoint a jailor to supervise inmates, and manage the county farm, poorhouse, and finances with funds diverted to the county treasury. The act takes effect upon Governor approval.
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Pickens
County of Pickens
United States
Wearhouse
Birth Announcement for Local Family
A baby boy was born last Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Deveets in the community. The new arrival joins the family as neighbors congratulate the proud parents on the recent birth.
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Deve Ets Ali
Central News Letter Highlights Local Happenings
Mr Will Oliver hospitalized in Spartanburg for serious operation. Little James Ramseur released from Greenville hospital. Central school trustees complete bond sale of 25000 dollars and begin building contract. Commencement set for this week at both high schools and Wesleyan College. Dr V S Wall opens a drug store in the former Gantt building. Local families vacationed to the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Oliver
Spartanburg
C. G. Rowland
James Ramseur
Greenville
James
Central School
Wesleyen College
Sanders
North
Caroline
L. N. Bowling
V. S. Wall
Tom Folger
Sam
Earle Boggs
Calhoun
Central
Liberty
Co operative Farmers Meet Organizes Local Cotton Group
The Pickens county unit of the cooperative cotton marketing association was organized at the courthouse Tuesday with C. M. Carpenter as chairman T. A. Bowen as vice chairman and W. E. Findley as secretary. Executive and membership committees were chosen with members from Easley Central Liberty Pickens Dacusville Hurricane and Eastatoe townships. Delegates to Clemson College district meeting were elected with alternates noted. A large turnout showed strong farmer interest in the association.
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Pickens County
Cooperative Cotton Marketing Association
Court House
C. Ml. Carpenter
T. A. Bowen
W. E. Findley
Easley
Geo. H. Hendricks
Central Township
Leslie Morgan
Liberty
T. R. O’dell
Pickens
B. F. Freeman
Dacusville
Joe L. Leoper
Hurricane
Pickens County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
Notice of the Pickens County Democratic Executive Committee meeting at the courthouse in Pickens on Monday June 5 at 9 30 a m. W E Findley chairman urges prompt attendance for important business and a quick session.
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Pickens County
Court House
Pickens
W. E. Findley
Singing Convention at Pickens Baptist Church Next Sunday
The Pickens Township singing convention will meet at Pickens Baptist church next Sunday at 2 p.m. Profs R M Bolding Riegeins and others from Mountain View will attend. Prof R N Gresham and his quartets from Greenville are expected, along with Prof L A Prince teaching at Tickens mill. John Lesley is invited. Expected guests urged to arrive on time.
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Pickens Township
Pickens Baptist Church
R. M. Bolding
Riegeins
Mountain View
R. N. Gresham
Greenville
L. A. Prince
Tickens Mill
John Lesley
Bond Issue Carries for Pickens School District
Pickens school district residents voted at the courthouse Monday to issue 12000 in bonds. The measure passed 108 for and 56 against with strong turnout including about sixty women. Funds will enlarge and repair the school building, add waterworks, and install necessary improvements to relieve overcrowding and create an auditorium.
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Court House
Pickens
Scheral
Tax books close June 1 in Pickens County
County and state tax books will close June 1 after which all unpaid taxes go to execution. Execution costs and an eight percent penalty are added. About $35,000 in taxes remain unpaid in Pickens County. Treasurer Hinton urges payment by June 1 to avoid extra costs.
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Pickens County
Hinton
Notice to Farmers for Federal Land Bank Loans
Farmers seeking Federal Land Bank loans must apply this week or next as the window closes June 5. W. E. Findley of Lee and Treas, Pickens, N. IF', L. A.
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Federal Land Bank
W. E. Findley
Lee, and Treas
Pickens
N, IF
L. A
Tragic Accidental Death in Easley Truck Incident
Lannie Ellenburg, a driver for Easley Cotton Mills, left his home Saturday unaware his three year old child lay beneath his heavy truck. The child was killed instantly when run over, found moments later by playmates as the father arrived at the mill. The family receives community sympathy during this hour of great trial.
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Lannie Ellenburg
Easley Cotton Mills
Blenbure
Pickens
Johnson
Tie
California
Ite
Easley Military Company
Rion McKissick
Pickens Building and Loan Association Reports Strong Growth
The Pickens Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting reporting capital stock of 27912 and a surplus of 2406 52 as it marks two years of operation. It earned 8 percent profit in its first year and has financed nine new homes plus remodeling projects in Pickens. Officers are C L Cureton president J P Carey vice president Frank McPall secretary treasurer. The group plans to expand its reach with more home loans in the coming years.
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The
Pickens Building and Loan Association
Dsseciation
Pickens
C. L. Cureton
J. P. Carey
Frank McPall
Treusaver
Pickens Farm Public Safety Incident Ends Fatally
A Black man known as Brother Ellison was struck on a farm near Pickens by Griffin, now jailed. Ellison, a son of Betty Ellison, suffered back and lung injuries and is not expected to survive. Griffin, son of Press Griffin, is in custody.
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Ellison
Griffin
Sam B. Craig
Pickens
Darkey
Betty Ellison
Easley
Press Griffin
Pickens Man Marries Miss Rose Orr in Greenville
In Greenville on Monday night May 15 at the Pendleton Street Baptist parsonage Rev. D. B. Hahn united Homer Thompson son of Mr. and Mrs J L C Thompson of Pickens and Miss Rose Orr of Greenville in marriage. The groom, born and raised in Pickens, works in a Charlotte bank and served overseas in the recent war. The bride comes from a prominent local family. The couple, with Mr. and Mrs Willie Thompson, are on their honeymoon in Petersburg Richmond and Washington, traveling by auto.
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Homer Thompson
J. L. C. Thompson
Rose Orr
Greenville
Pendleton Street
D. B. Hahn
Thompson
Pickens
Charlotte, N
Willie Thompson
Petersburg
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Ku Klux Klan Address Highlights Core Beliefs
Col Nelan of Atlanta spoke at the courthouse on the K K K order detailing its origins and tenets. He defended the group as upholding law and order, opposing foreign control, preserving church state separation, and praising the Klan’s disciplined members.
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Col. Nelan
Atlanta
Court House
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
America
Meinciple
United States
Birthday Dinner Attended At Tavolne Mule Palace
A birthday dinner was held at the Tavolne Mule Palace on the fourth Sunday in May. Attendees included May and Ey Haynes, with JbY Th May Phe and Tavita also listed as guests or participants.
Sunday School at Salem Draws Local Attendance
News from Twelve Mile highlights Salem Sunday School at 9 30 each Sunday with Clyde Ragsdale as superintendent. Farmers in the area work through showers taking advantage of opportunities while various locals visit relatives and attend nearby meetings and events.
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Salem
Clyde Ragsdale
Earl Parrott
Aly
L. Rawsdale
Lom
Peters Creek News Notes and Local Updates
Farm work is delayed due to heavy rains with several farmers yet to plant corn. Mrs. Roscoe Burgess is ill with pneumonia at her father L. S. Clark’s home. Abner G. Morris also sick with flu. Attendees visited Cross Roads church for services. Rev. J. M. Looper and son Frank from Dacusville Row were visitors. Local residents Mack Looper Frank and Lawrence Lester visited last Friday. A theft case involving gum larceny is noted. Road conditions rough but the county board is not faulted. BYPUs report good attendance and interest in meetings at Peters Creek.
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Roscoe Burgess
L. S. Clark
Abner G. Morris
Cross Roads Church
J. M. Looper
Frank
Dacusville Row
Mack Looper
Lawrence Lester
Hese
Board of Commissioners
BY. P. U's
Peters Creek
Bowen Contemplates County Supervisor Run
Bowen the county agent has not decided on entering the race for county supervisor. Woo was asked about it last week and Bowen says many people have not entered yet, and he is giving it serious consideration. Bowen is well known across the county and would generate interest if he runs.
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Tos. Bowen
Woo
Bowen
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Singing
Man
Pickens B & L Association
H. Pf. Suplon, JR
KU Klux Klan
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