Governor Manning forms South Carolina Insurance Commission
Governor Manning appoints B. Hart Moss of Orangeburg T. B. Stackhouse of Columbia and A. Foster McKissick of Greenwood to the new South Carolina Insurance Commission. Moss chairs, Stackhouse secretary, terms vary. The act allows rate review for discrimination and potential rate reductions to protect policyholders. No Sunday movies in Columbia approved. Dairying gains and tenant farm success highlighted with Clemson guidance on wheat and soil care.
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Columbia
B. Hart Moss
Orangeburg
T. B. Stackhouse
A. Foster McKissick
Greenwood
South Carolina Insurance Commission
Manning
General Assembly
Mr. Moss
Stackhouse
McKissick
Moss
South Carolina Rating and Inspection Bureau
I. H. McMaster
Insurance
Griffith
F. 8
Earle
C. J. Bailey
J. FP. Smith
Mr. Douthit
Mr. Smith
Smith
Clemson Colleges
New Enterprises Authorized by South Carolina Courts
Several new firms are officially formed with approved capital stocks. Barnwell Pecan Company of Beaufort to raise 25000 for confection manufacture and sale. Hunt Candy Company of Greenville to raise 10000 for confections. Dudley Lumber Company of Florence chartered with 3000 capital. Horry Merchandise Company of Horry chartered with 5000. Holly Hill Electric Service Company of Holly Hill chartered with 10000.
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Barnwell Pecan Company
Beaufort
Hunt Candy Company
Greenville
Dudley Lumber Company
Florence
Horry Merchandise Company of
Horry
Holly Hill Electric Service Company
Holly Hill
Weevil Invades South Carolina Cotton Fields
The Mexican boll weevil has reached South Carolina and is established on Jautusky Island in Beaufort County. State entomologist A F Conradi warns there is no doubt of its presence and urges farmers to begin combatting the pest now.
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South Carolina
D. W. Watkins
Virginia
Anderson County
Marlboro
Kentucky
Richland County
Watkins
Union County
Southwest
Jautusky Island
Beaufort County
A. F. Conradi
Conradi
State agents named to canvass for food conservation and Liberty bond drives
A list of agents from Columbia Charleston and Union were appointed special agents to visit county seats and assist county chairmen managers and publicity men in promoting food conservation and Liberty bond campaigns. They aim to boost local campaigns and secure full pledge quotas during the war effort.
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W. Banks Cove
Andrew J. Bethea
C. N. Supp
Victor Rector
C. L. Keithall
Columbia
Rev. Way
Charleston
W. C. Harrison
Bradley
McBeth Young
Union
Anl
Charleston Terminal seeks charter renewal and stock increase
Secretary Granta New Charters. The Charleston Terminal Company applies to W. Banks Cove secretary of state for renewal of charter and to raise capital to at most 5 000 000. Greshams Inc of Columbia seeks proposed capital stock of 10 000. Owning operating management of restaurants is contemplated. Petitioners are Edwin B. Gresham and J. H. Lee of Columbia and Santo Souille of Charleston.
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W. Banks Cove
Charleston Terminal Company
Gresham's, Inc
Columbia
Edwin B. Gresham
J. H. Lee
Santo Souille
Charleston
Gossett Heads South Carolina Fuel Board
Anderson cotton manufacturer B C Gossett has been named federal fuel administrator for South Carolina. Dr. Garfield said the role includes forming advisory and local committees to investigate conditions and relieve fuel shortages. Gossett plans to return to lead efforts immediately and assist the poor and state.
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Anderson
B. B. Gossett
South Carolina
Wi. A. Garfield
Persident Wilson
Mr. Gossett
Garfield
Gossett
Riverside, Toxaway and
Pendleton Cotton Mills
Soldier's portable writing case from denim work
A simple ten by sixteen inch denim writing case for soldiers combines blotters, envelopes, stumps, and ink in solid form. It includes a center strap for carrying pens, snap fasteners, and space for pens, pencils, and stumps, with room to embroider initials for personalization.
Allendale Establishes New National Bank
Allendale announces the first National Bank of Allendale organized by local businessmen and farmers with $50,000 capital, 50 percent paid in now and balance on opening November 15. The bank has over 80 stockholders with shares selling at 10 percent above par, led by president W. T. Riley Jr.
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Allendale
First National Bank of
W. T. Riley, Jr
York Works to Save Food Campaign
The Western York food conservation drive led by John J. Hart pushes house to house canvass to secure signatures on pledges of cooperation with the government. New groes have been appointed to advance the effort among their communities and responses are gratifying.
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York
John J. Hart
Homemade Character Dolls Enchant Children This Christmas
Carlo Pat Gretchen and Tlortense boast a new order of beloved rag dolls made from discarded socks. White socks shape the heads while colored socks form bodies, with jackets, ties and garters stitched in mercerized cotton. Eyes noses and mouths outlined in black and red, two toned silk socks add bright color on the reverse side.
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Carlo
Pat
Gretchen
Tlortense
Christman
Bedroom Boudoir Caps and Ribbon Jacket Fashion
A brief fashion note describes dainty boudoir caps and lace trimmed ribbons for bedroom wear. It notes a pink ribbon jacket to slip over nightdress or petticoat and a frilled lace edged cup band with decorative braid as part of bedtime attire.
Work Basket of Paper Rope Gift Symbol of Handwork
A delicate gift idea shows the labor of the giver with a paper rope basket. Gray material and rose silk lining highlight the thoughtful craft, with rose silk pockets set within the lining at the basket's sides.
Patriotic Uncle Sam Dolls Delight Baby With Hidden Ball
A home made Christmas toy described as Uncle Sam dolls uses a rubber ball for the head and body. The dolls have limp bodies stuffed with cotton and dressed in cotton flannel. When the ball is punched the bell inside rings, delighting the baby recipient.
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Uncle Sam
Christ Inns
Wishbone Thimble Case from Turkey Wreck
A decorative thimble case crafted from a Wishbone saved from a Thanksgiving turkey wreck. It features Hleary silk or mercerized cotton crochet lace with a wide border, and a bending to carry baby ribbon tied into three small bows. A tiny bay holds the thimble, suspended between bone ends by ribbon hangers.
Painted wood coat hanger shows a riding hat figure
A decorative coat hanger in white wood features a girl wearing a riding hat and black collar with a white stock. The outline in black is ready for painting in any colors chosen, with the face and arms to be painted to individual likenesses.
Kit for the Navy Lads
A compact blue denim and red flannel kit holds soap talcum powder brushes pencils and more for sailors. It rolls up tied with braid and is presented as a fine Christmas gift with a small sweets bag.
Pingderme Telephone Girls Charm In Novel Gift Idea
A 67 painted wood set called pingderme presents pretty telephone girl figures to hold a phone mouthpiece as a crown. Each figure is outlined and painted to suit taste, designed as unique gifts for men or women friends.
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Mae
Camisoles featured in Christmas shop display
A shop display shows dainty camisoles in pale pink and white net with satin ribbon and lace, described as the season's favored undergarments. The top camisole uses wide satin ribbon with pink and blue silk accents, pink crepe frill, and satin shoulder straps. The lower piece uses white net with satin ribbon, a small bow, and elastic at the waist.
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Governor Names Insurance Board
A. N. Brunson
C. F E. Burts
G. A. Blackburn
B. Rhett Turnipseed
W. S. Hardin
A. W. Blackwood
W. A. Clark
RE. A. Felder
8. L. Miller
J. A. Cathcart
Clemson College
Anderson Court
Tennant
Garvin
J. B. Douthit, Jr
The
Fair Association
South Carolina Livestock Association
L. J. Guion
Lugar
Thomas C. Lawton
Carnett
Extension Divisios
United States
Black Lee
Hess
Coat Sanger
Navy
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