Seven organizations unite in war fund drive plea
The Pickens Sentinel urges support for seven major war relief groups including the Y M C A Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Jewish War Relief Association and War Camp Community Service. It notes the Columbia Hospital expands nursing training and honors Mrs Mary Bradley with a memorial tribute in Pickens County South Carolina.
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Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Yo Mo. C. A
Jewish War Relief Association
American Library Association
Mary B. Bradley
Mary Brazeale Bradley
Pickens
Hon
DD. J. Bradley
Pickens County
Columbia
Maj. Bradley
Easley
Cooe
Presbyterian Church
Central
Bat of unusual daring by Americans in Meuse crossing
The American and French forces advance east of the Meuse reaching Murvaux and Dun as they push along both river banks toward Sedan. The operation, including the capture of Dun, is described as one of the most gallant feats of the Verdun sector with troops earning hero status for the strategic crossing.
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Meuse
Sedan
Murvaux
Freyanne
Dun
River Meuse
Verdun
Ohio votes prohibition by decisive majority
Ohio entered the prohibition era as rural counties favored the dry amendment. With most precincts reporting prohibition led by about 6,851 and leaders predicting a final margin near 15,000. Final tally shows 396,436 for prohibition and 390,585 opposed.
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Ohio
Prohibition
Columbus
Red Cross Gift Boxes For Overseas Service From Pickens Chapter
Pickens County Red Cross notes that pre filled Christmas gift containers for boys overseas have arrived and will be sent to branches. Recipients must present their label to their nearest Red Cross to receive a box. Packages must be mailed by November 20. The Pickens chapter held its monthly meeting and elected officers: Mrs. J. P. Carey Jr. as Chairman, Mrs. Douglas Yongue as vice chairman, Mrs. John Craig as treasurer, Miss May McFall as secretary, and Mrs. J. H. Bruce as supervisor of surgical dressings.
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Pickens Seounty
Red Cross
Pickens County Chapter
J. P. Carey, Jr
Douglas Yongue
John Craig
May McFall
J. H. Bruce
Slacker Charge Aimed At Pickens County Donors
County chairman C. E. Robinson calls for a county wide canvass to name every man woman and child who refuses to give to the YMCA war drive. He vows those labeled slackers will be exposed and may be forced to move when soldiers return from service.
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Pickens
Y.M.C
Germany
C. E. Robinson
Pleasant Grove News Highlights Local Activity
Pleasant Grove reports steady progress and good spirits as Frank Alexander of Pickens conducts land business in the area. G W Bowen improves roads and bridges while D L Barker recovers from illness. W D Hendricks Jr sells his farm to Alexander. J L Burgess buys the Burgess place and already sells a tract to Reuben Burgess for 1000 dollars. Paul Edens of Ooleney visits on business.
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Frank Alexander
Pickens
Lonnie
G. W. Bowen
Bowen
D. L. Barker
W. D. Hendricks, Jr
Hendricks
J. L. Burgess
Burgess Place
Mr. Burgess
Reuben Burgess
Paul Edens
Ooleney
South Carolinian Wins Cross for Great Gallantry
General Pershing awards the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant Herbert E. Wallace of the 168th Infantry for extraordinary heroism near Maribois farm, Beney, France, September 1918. He led raiding parties under heavy fire, inflicted enemy losses, captured prisoners, and secured vital information. home address listed as Mrs. M. T. Ingram, Hartsville, South Carolina.
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Pershing
Herbert E. Wallace
168Th Infantry
Maribois Farm
Beney
France
Numorous
M. T. Ingram
Hartsville
S. C
Thanking those who assisted during illness and loss
Weewish to thank the people who so Hhefully contributed their services and sympathy to ous in the sickness and death of our little daughter Pearl who Was laid to rest at Mt Bethel cemetery Sunday afternoon Pierce and Annie Hudson. Piekense SOL RA.
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Ous
Pearl
Mt Bethel Cemetery
Pierce
Annie Hudson
Piekense
Sol
Louisiana Woman Suffrage Amendment Defeated in New Orleans
With roughly one quarter of state returns in and a 9009 vote against in New Orleans, the woman suffrage amendment to the Louisiana constitution failed by about 7000 at Tuesday's election. Complete returns may lessen the margin but are not expected to overturn the result.
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New Orleans
Tuesdy
Thanks for neighbors during sickness and death of Marvin Dorr
Mr and Mrs G Dorr express gratitude to kind neighbors and friends for help during the illness and passing of their son Marvin. They also thank Dr F S Porter for untiring efforts and blessings upon all.
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Pickens Sentinel
Marvin
F. S. Porter
G. Dorr
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