County News A and Happenings in Revival Week
News items of interest to Herald readers note visits by Ruth and Rebecca Rogers of Mullins to the Mullins area. Burlington visitors Mr. B Q Guthrie Ben Guthrie Jr Mrs C B Pitts and three children stay with the Huch Stockhous. Mrs W S Floyd and baby return from Wrightsville Beach after two months. Miss Sallie Bryant of Rowland visits Miss Inez Calhoun. Revival services to start at Zion church Thursday night led by P K Crosby and Danna. The Improvement Association meets with Mrs M J Rogers who serves cake cream and watermelon. The younger set is entertained by Mr and Mrs S C Taylor at an ice cream supper.
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Floydaleurin
McLaurin
Ruth
Rebecca Rogers
Mullins
Alfords
B. Q. Guthrie
Ben Guthrie
C. B. Pitts
Burlington
N. C
John Huch Stockhous
County committee weighs sale or upgrade of light and water plant
A Dillon committee reviewing options for the city light and water plant heard engineer Olsen estimate a 600 HP modern system would cost about 150000 dollars with a 20 year supply. He proposes a larger main and a 250000 gallon reservoir, but the group wants to cut costs to 40000–50000 dollars or consider private sale if improvements cannot be financed. They will report findings to citizens after further study.
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Olsen
Uth
Dillon
Boston
Charles Ponsi
Kimania Club
Ponzi
Hanover Trust Co
Securities Exchange Company
United States
Switzerland
Norway
Poojai
Europe
Ameren
Carmichaels and relatives visit and host family
Fork. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Carmichael of Norfolk and Rev. H. C. Cart ael of Charlonte spent last week with their mother Mrs. Annie Carmichael. Miss Anna Calhoun of Columbia visits at home a few days. Mr. J. W. Atkinson of Southern Pines and J. W. Jr. of Camerson spent the weekend here with relatives. Will Rose of Columbia visited at the home of Mr. J. C. Calhoun. Miss Emma Carmichael returned home after a two week visit to Mayesville. Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Rogers and children of Lynchburg visited Mary Rogers last week.
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E. G. Carmichael
Norfolk
H. C. Cart Ael
Charlonte
Annie Carmichael
Anna Calhoun
Columbia
J. W. Atkinson
Southern Pines
J. W. Jr
Camerson
Will Rose
J. C. Calhoun
Emma Carmichael
Mayesville
J. M. Rogers
Lynchburg
M Mary Rogers
Local residents visit kin as regional notes flow
Carolina visitors include John Norton and David Blakley of Clinton S C visiting Mr and Mrs J E Norton. Vietta Alford of Alfordsville visits cousin Mrs R S Cott ingham. Attendance at Mrs McAnn funeral in Powland. School plans advance to add a room and three teachers and a music class. Families travel to Glenn Springs and Baltimore for several days.
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Carolina
John Norton
David Blakley
Clinton
S. C
J. E. Norton
Iss Vietta Alford
Alfordsville
R. S. Cottingham
Duncan McLaurin, Jr
McAnn
Powland
Sutherland Cemetery
K. L. McDonald
Malcolm John
Nora Morrison
Glenn Springs
D. B. McInnis
Mildred
D. J. Henderson
D. M. Douglass
The
Presbyterian College
Clinton, S. C
Belle Morrison
Berta McInnis
Baltimore
Increasing Capital at Dillon Building & Loan
Directors of the Dillon Building and Loan Association met at Col G G McLaurin’s offices and approved calling a stockholders meeting to discuss raising capital to 500000 dollars. Col McLaurin serves as president and treasurer, with committees set to solicit subscriptions as demand for loans for new houses grows.
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Dillon Building & Loan Association
Col. G. G.cLaurin
Col. McLaurin
Dillon Land Sells High Price For Proctor Place
Clarence Bethea paid 12 506 for 26 acres known as the Proctor Place on the Dillon Rock road fronting a public road. The buyer developed the land into productive farmland and aims to profit from crops. A 3,989 pound devil was captured in the Gulf of Mexico, carried captors four miles offshore, and required two days to land.
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Dillon County
Clarence Bethea
J.J. George
Proctor
Dillon the Rock
E A. J.C. Contin
Marge
Gulf of Mexico
Soviet Warsaw Escape Incident and War News
Reports from Warsaw describe chaos as Soviet forces push toward the capital while Polish defense stiffens. A dispatch notes clergy led intercession processions and people flee the city amid jammed streets and mobilizing volunteers. Washington weighs possible U S action, and Belgrade notes a three billion bushel crop forecast with major grain and tobacco yields.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Weygand
Washington
Graudenzurday
Planes Move to Fayetteville for Shelter and Training
The plane is moved from Dillon to Camp Pope near Fayetteville for protection from the elements and ample housing. Roy Edwards and Elbert Staples joined Lieut Behr on the 400 minute trip. the Dillon Fayetteville distance is about 4 miles. A hangar will be built at Fayetteville, after which the plane will be returned to Dillon.
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Fayetteville Laloon
Dillon
Sprunt
Fayette Ville
Camp Pope
Stafford's Bridge
Mr. Sprunt
Roy Edwards
Elbert Staples
Lieut. Behr
Fayettville
Dillon Fayetteville
Services at Methodist Church on Main Street
The notice lists church services at the Main Street Methodist Church with a child named Tre Watson and events under the supervision of the superintendent Peowehine. Service times include 11 am with additional activities during the day.
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Main Street
Methodist
Tre Watson
Demand Surges for Cotton Graders Across Counties
Clemson College reports a sharp rise in demand for official cotton graders under the Extension Service, Cotton Association, and Warehouse Commission. EB C ert notes a shortage as ten experienced graders left for buyer work, with fourteen counties applying. seven filled and others nearing completion.
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Clemson College
EB. C. Ert
Cotran Gradine
Neval
Qeones
Westminister
Seneca
Valhalla
Brotherhood Tragedy Near Hampton Ends With Fatal Shot
Two brothers, Terrell Smith and Jesse Smith, in a farm locality west of Hampton, were involved in a fatal shooting before dawn. Terrell returned with milk when Jesse fired, killing him in front of the doorway as Terrell faced him. The motive remains unclear with no eyewitnesses to the initial incident. Terrell, aged about 28 to 30, was unarmed and attempting to flee. Jesse Smith, about 45, resided nearby with their mother.
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Hampton
Aug
Smith
Jesse
Terrell
Jesse Smith
Terrell Smith
Democratic Party entry deadlines and campaign opens
The party requires pledges by 12 noon on the day before opening. Campaign opens Friday August 20 in Little Rock with a statewide itinerary through Oak Grove Mintutn Park Lake View Playdale Dillon and Latte Pre day August 27. The schedule runs August 20 to August 28 with events starting in Little Rock.
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Democratic Party
Little Kock
Little Rock
Oak Grove
Park
Fall Crops Planting Guide from Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Harris urges farmers to plant a fall crop of turnips and a second potato crop. He notes that the Lowkett Mountain potato variety is best suited for fall planting and will resist spring inlets, promising good yields with proper soil preparation.
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Harris
Dillon Plane Brings Half Million in Securities to Dillon
A Farman-type airplane visited Columbia with James M. Sprunt of the Bank of Dillon and two New Yorkers aboard. The craft carried a fortune in securities believed to be valued around half a million dollars. The plane's passengers claimed a rapid trip from New York via Charlotte to Columbia before moving on to Dillon. The bank staff and local readers learned of the cargo only after a New York Times photo featured the flight.
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Columbia
Bank of Dillon
Flying Field
New York Times
Mr. Sprunt
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
Dillion
Punt
Missionary Union Meeting Held at Baptist Church
The annual Missionary Union meeting of the association will be hosted by the Baptist church. Delegates will be met and notified about the August session and related arrangements.
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Lertish
Aps’ Missionary Union of Association
Th Baptist Church
Aweust
Nonce
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