County News and Happenings Stir Local Interest
Henry of Columbia wed Miss Mattie Haselden and Private Otts of Camp Sevier, arriving at the Haselden home Saturday night. The bride taught at Sandy Run and the groom, from St Matthews, is with Company M, 114th Division, training at Camp Sevier. Various residents, students, and service members are noted with visits, plans, and a spring program at Fork auditorium. The community hears about travel, jobs, military calls, and a Friday evening program at the school house.
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Camp Sevier
Otts
Ladies of the Improvement Association
Carson Carmichael
Misael Norton
Goodyear
Lake View
Ruby Rogers
J. C. Make
Charlotte
Mia
J. O. Stogers
Minturn Tops Clo Team 6–5 In Belt Game
Corporal R. M. Evans from Camp Jackson spent the weekend at home. The Minturn ball team played the Clo team in a game of base belt Thursday afternoon. The score was six to five in favor of Minturn. Misses Lizzie Henegan and Harriet Misses Kate and Jane Evans from Flora Macdonald College of Red
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Wire
R. M. Evans
Camp Jackson
Minturn
Lizzie Henegan
Harriet
Kate
Jane Evans
Flora Macdonald College, of
Red
Dillon Liberty Lean rally to feature notable speakers
A large Dillon event is planned with Hon J W Ragsdale and Dr E W Sikes to share views on the war. A French officer with trench experience will provide inside history of recent battles. The 134th regiment band from Camp Jackson will play. Parades and school observances accompany the rally at Palmetto Tobacco Warehouse and Latta grounds.
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Dillon
Hania
Warelinise
Ela McKenzie
Woman's Comittee
Letter from Smyth in France 1918 Nostalgic Update
A World War I letter from Smyth in Springs North Carolina describes receiving a Christmas box, fond memories, and anticipation of mail amid shell fire behind the lines. The note mentions cigarettes, tobacco, candy, and stationery, plus requests for family correspondence and news about Dillon boys.
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France
Hanior
Manama
Jagebird
Papa Li
Myrtle
Dillon
Long Island
Kiases
Smyth
Battle Lines Unchanged as German Drive Stalls
British defensive positions show only slight shifts this week amid German advances into key cities. Generals Foch and Haig warn of heavy losses yet anticipate a decisive Allied counter-offensive when fresh French and American troops arrive. Washington, London, and Paris share cautious optimism that German momentum will wane before the sea turn.
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Foch
Haig
English Channel
Washington
Lhit
France
London
Paris
Germany
Resignation of Rev H A Willis from Dillon County First Baptist
The people of Willon and Dillon county regret to learn that Rev H A Willis will resign as pastor of the First Baptist church and leave May first for Blackstone Virginia to take a new call. The church Board read the resignation at the monthly conference and urged reconsideration, but Willis maintained his duty calls him to the Virginia field. He served nine years, earning broad respect as a thoughtful pastor and community participant.
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Willon
Dillon County
H. A. Willis
First Baptist Church
Bleckstone
Blackstone First Baptist Church
Willie
Willis
Virginia
Dillon
Pee Dee
Carey
Wiel
Dew Howe
Food Administration Notice Calls for Flour Saving Measures
A wartime appeal urging county residents to forgo flour for two weeks except Sundays to aid allied forces. The notice stresses severe wheat shortages, the need to ration cereals, and asks every man woman and child to mail a postcard with name and address to prove compliance. It warns noncompliance may aid Germany and jeopardize soldiers.
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Germany
Dillon County
Died A Hero's Death in Civil War Era Letter
A garbled 19th century war letter from Daniel C. Roper recounts the death of Lieut David in action, noting a singlehanded fight and his ultimate wound. The message, addressed to a father, reflects pride and resolve, urging Americans to rally for unity and defense of humanity and democracy.
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David
Daniel
Roper
Internal Revenue
Washington
Jaevine
Atui
Pallowinie
Raper
Diewid Washington
David, Dillon
Deny
Davide
Jay
Daniel Lope
Lyfer
Sani Kiar
Sen
de Trevid
Wien
Daniel C. Vaper
Wigatins Austin Wedding in Virginia Home
Mrs Hattie Wiggins married Mr W C Austin of Blacksburg Virginia at 5 40 yesterday afternoon in a cottage home decorated with flowers The ceremony was performed by Rev Joel Sny der Attendant was bride's brother Joe Wiggins The wedding march played by Miss Marttie Jackson Bride's bouquet and ring ceremony described. couple to reside in Blacksburg Virginia The bride has worked as a milliner in Virginia for several years The groom serves in the railroad and will make their home in Blacksburg
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Miso Butte
Wipzins
Dillon
Joel 8. Snyder
Joe Wiggins
New Bern
Marttie Jackson
Kefauver
Tnegen Austin
Richmond
Attenthine
Iins
Beker
Virginia
Blacksburg
Marriage at the Johnson Home in Florence
A marriage took place on March 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs GC Johnson. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Mr Chandler, uniting Mrs Bea sle Woodward and Mr M J Cannon, both of Florence.
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GC. Johnson
Warning against selling to neighbors amid farm labor tensions
The document warns not to sell to neighbors under any circumstances if they tarnish a farmer and appeals to merchants to verify farmer-provided hands. It condemns profiteering and urges support for farmers, with a long extract urging postwar international cooperation, universal education and medical care, and the forging of a world federation. It notes a notice to veterans and event details for Camp Farle and local court homes in Dilley on April 27 at 10.
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Tour
Joe Cabell Dievis
Daniels
Washington
Tie
Ae Mons
Guna
Parliament of Man
Federation of the World
Caine
Vie Auaibers
Camp Farle
Dilley
Welockes Busines
Imperinas
Fiat Theatre
British and French Optimism Amid Front Struggles
In the House of Commons Premier Lloyd George spoke amid front line confusion and losses. He urged patience between hope and despondency while noting Allied forces had sacrificed territory but fought on with confidence. Reports from hospitals showed overcrowding and strained supplies, with German morale said to be wavering among new levies.
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Loudin
Othe Front
House In Commons
Lloyd George
Hope
Plummer
Stessines Ridge
Weetery Front
Alx
Sihnals
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HB. Floyd
H. B Floyd, Jr
Floydale
Fork
H. P. Duboxe
Lamar
W. J. Rogers
Latta
Smyth Stubbs
Mrs. M.A. Stubbs
Springs
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S. J Chandler
J.C. Henegan
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Food Administration
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