Million Pledges for Tobacco Growers in State Across County Meetings
South Carolina farmers and Tri-State Bright Seed Association officials reported that about 5 to 10 million pounds of South Carolina tobacco are expected to be contracted under the cooperative agreement. Ten meetings in Horry, Marion and Dillon counties boosted signings, with small planters and prominent growers joining. A four day campaign aims to cover the tobacco belt and push the quota toward the cooperative contract threshold. Local society notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- State Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Marketing Association
Horry
Marion
Dillon
South Carolina Tobacco Association
South Carolina Belt
T. Benton Young
South Carolina
Tri-State
Bright Seaf Association
North Carolina
Iring
Isles of
Hhese
Armacy
Dillon plans new power plant to fuel growth
Wade Stackhouse urges Dillon to approve a bond issue for a modern $45,000 power plant. The design provides two 200 horsepower units, peak 400, with expected monthly costs near $1,000 and potential $1,200 monthly payments toward original cost. Project aims to attract growth like Florida and New England towns, boosting population and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dita
Attorn
Sparta
Wade Stackhouse
Accidental Shot Kills Lad in Walterboro
Walterboro December 5 A tragic accidental shooting ends the life of Raymond Mixcey of Williams in Upper Colleton when he examined a gun at the home of W F Jones. The youth died after being wounded in the temple during Friday afternoon events while staying with a Grayson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Mixcey
Walterboro
Raymond Maxcey
Willams
Colleton
W. F. Jones
J. K. Grayson
Jesse Jones
O ‘Cock
Mrs. Jonen
Tax Return Notice Error Corrected
An auditor's tax return notice was misdated and printed as 1023 instead of 1922. The notice references Kirby Road and a June 4 entry with unclear energy details.
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Kirby
Tom Thumb Wedding at Fork School Auditorium
A November 22 program at Fork school featured The Tom Thumb Wedding with Mrs. Ruby Fort Carmichael on piano, Miss Lucile Bethea singing The Sweetest Story Ever Told, and Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The wedding party included Arthur King and Arthur McQu, Benis Rogers, Spencer King, Kathleen Brogden, Jane Tart, Lula Tart, Mars Watson Schofield, Dorothy Joes, Title Boyd Fort Carmichael, William King, Frank Simons, Louise Jones, Sarah Brogden, Carolyn Rogers and her brother Sam Rogers who gave her away. After the ceremony guests joined in ring and button games, with ice cream for sale. Proceeds fund chairs for the infant class of the new Methodist church nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fork School
Tom Thumb
Ruby Fort Carmichael
Lucile Bethea
Mendelshon
Jane
Lula Tart
Mars Watson Schofield
Dorothy Joes
Cropty
Boyd Fort Carmichael
William King
Frank Simons
Tower Girls
Louise Jones
Sarah Brogden
Ite
Carolyn Rogers
Sam Rogers
J. Lewis
Frank Rogers
New Methodist Church
Marion Voters Stand By Schools Bond Vote
Marion voters approve a $20,000 bond to build a new school and expand the Nichols district steps, with a 15 mill levy for educational purposes. The unanimous decision reflects broad support for better facilities and plans for early construction and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ah Fu
Savin Millan
Nietals
Ney Oya
Nichola
Marion County
Inia
Nichols
Claimed Tele Phone Invention Linked to Workman Passes
Laurens Dee Workman claimed to have devised or first conceived the telephony principle before Bell secured the 1876 patent. He sought a patent via a second party but Bell’s patent prevailed. A contributor to local papers in reminiscences, he declined in health and lived at the county alms house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens, Dee
Thomas M. Workman
Bell
Laurens County
Moma
A GOOD CATCH AT LAKE VIEW PLANTATION
A deputy sheriff and Percy Medlin surprised white men and a Negro at a tobacco plantation near Lake View. They found a 60 gallon copper still and a filled bar, indicating illegal liquor activity. Ward was alleged to be involved in this seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Percy Medlin
Will Elvpeton
Lake View
Engineer Major Otis Page Concludes Mountain Road Job
The Stuart Enterprise notes the completion of a challenging highway project near Stuart Virginia. Major Otis M Page in charge for the State of Virginia leads a team after six engineers failed to map an acceptable route. The plan prioritizes solid ground, gentle grades, and safe curves for a federal and state approved road beginning at Stuart eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. M. Page
Mountainy
Stuart
McPatrick
State of
Var
Otis M. Page
S. C
Page
War Department
American Society of Lewis
Enel Neeria
H.idles
W. Va
Rundley
Tate
Engl
Ashi Niydy
Sgusner
Goflijt
Morse Returns From Europe Aboard S S Havre
Det. Morse travels from Paris aboard Havre bound for New York. He states he received reply from Attorney General Daugherty delaying prosecution until January. Morse quietly traveled, sharing a steamer stateroom until a vacancy arose for a separate room.
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Havre
Det
Stelles
Paris
Charles W. Morse
United States
Dusticn
Washington
New York
Morse
Daueherts
Europe
Andere
Sandy
Salneby-Samah a George Samaha weds Miss Mary Salneby
George Samaha and Miss Mary Salneby married Monday afternoon at Mrs. Salneby home. Reverend W B Chandler officiated with a few intimate friends present. They left for Columbia and other Southern cities for their honeymoon. Many friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salneby-Samaha
George Samaha
Mary Saleby
Charlie Salceby
Rev. W. B. 8. Chandler
Columbia
Twenty Three Die In Philadelphia Train Wreck Near Bryn Athyn
Twenty three bodies, many charred beyond recognition, were taken from the Philadelphia and Reading passenger train wreck near Bryn Athyn. Several others are missing as railroad officials, the public service commissioner, and the coroner investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading
Bryn Athyn
Public Service
South Carolina Baptists Gather for State Convention
Greenville December 5 Baptist delegates from across the state convene for the annual South Carolina Baptist Convention opening tomorrow at First Baptist Church. Three days of sessions include committee reports and a keynote sermon to be delivered tonight by Reverend J Dean Cra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
South Carolina
First Baptist Church
J. Dean
Untitled reflection on love and literary passion
A stream of fragmented prose discusses love as a universal force shaping life and esteem for beloved partners. It references Renan, Mary Lamb, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Robert Browning, praising literary love as a moral and transformative example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambetta
Eurail
Lowe
Renan
Henrietta
Mary Lamb
Henrietta Jovet
Elizabeth Barrett
Roert Browning
Elizabeth Harrell
Robert Browning
Browning
Robbery and pursuit tie to missing papers and trial
In a case involving theft of valuable papers, investigators traced events through a series of leads. Witnesses recalled a raid and a chase that ended with the recovery of some items, while others remained lost or damaged amid the ensuing legal actions and court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turton
Eciitte
Meni
Judes Mekne
Maxton
Riter
Toolihe
Five Ps rally Barnwell potato boll weevil aid
In Barnwell County the community promotes five Ps Pigs Potatoes Peanuts Peas Poultry as a plan to combat boll weevil with Home Bank backing. A Union School House event features a play at Hickory Hollow and oysters after, while a printer’s slogan ties into Prosperity and Progressive Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnwell
Barnwell Home Bank
Home Bank
Therm
Union School
Hickory Hollow
Prin
Fragmented wedding notices with garbled text and names
A damaged OCR fragment recounts a wedding event with numerous garbled names and affiliations. It mentions attendees and family connections, including individuals like Berry, Hinisin Fore, Gary Masi Terraise Wan Mise, Ruth Werte, Aloiee Hayes, and others, with scattered references to gifts, attire, and celebrations amid inconsistent spelling and illegible lines.
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Sinati Berk
Hu Verson
Peat Wester
Jal
Uae
Daveul Hill
Mites Laces
Lowe Berry
Messrs
Hinisin Fore
Gary Masi
Wade
Annes Davis
Ruth Werte
Hayes
Klink
Eutewan
Monel
Willey
Frey
Postmaster Turnover Pending Confirmations
The First Assistant Postmaster Grace orders Postmaster Car Wlietior to turn over the Dillon of The 14 Nie urcassar, TL. B. Stephenson, who will act as postmaster until his appointment is confirmed. Stephenson, appointed by President Harding, awaits Senate confirmation and is a North Carolina native who previously filled Coast Line station operator duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrst
Grace
Car Wwietior
Dillon
B. Stephenson
Stephenson
Harding
Flephenson
North Carolloyind
Coast Line
Local Mowey Shortage Prompted Space Tradeoffs
An apology to readers for the small amount of local money in this issue. The note explains that near holiday deadlines advertising space was in heavy demand and prevented more content. The editors promise to improve in upcoming issues and thank readers for patience.
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Er Vertisera
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Eugene Marley
L. K. Bethea
Sadie Player
Latta
E. W. Fort
Edward Welch
Elliott, N. C
W. F. McNeil
Dublin
N.C
Felix Breeden
Bennettsville
W. E. Spivey
Iota Tax Returns
Laurens
Jon
Maj. Page
Tungese
Atheranu
Sentte Ile
Wenty
Peasierny
Mhpeatier Wiley Val
Tila
Imei
Ray Witarmon
Ariien
Turnios
Minturn
Lana
Mack
Sundus
Te Chirk
Me Doel
Ptenmestis
Mike Ati Tyan
Ayn Balhy
Mi Ferma
Fors
Ted Buttey
Ems
Tost
Calubeate
Owens
Rogers of
Tahar
Wereske
Mersis
Rann
Owland
Marlow
Tris Lane
Tenneersttfoe Viste
Dey
Hutton
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