Camera Men Arrested In Dillon Photo Incident
Two traveling photographers were detained by Mayor Thompson after attempting to photograph local Industrial plants including the oil mill and cotton mills. They provided letters and bank references, but the mayor sought more reliable proof before releasing them. Local social notes follow, including visits and church announcements.
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Dillon
Thompson
Mc . Herald
C"acken
North Carolina
Lea
Local Notes From Lake View And Surrounding Areas
Lake View society items report visitors and travels including Mrs R F Elvington in Raleigh and Miss Florie Ford in Georgetown. Locals Jane Alimae and Christine Temple return for summer while J G Tingen and M E Stoneville push tobacco market efforts. A talk on W S S is noted and cash pledges raised for W P State Constable Edward s and McQueen capture a whiskey still at Hamp Booths home early Sunday with rum and still seized.
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Lake View
R. F. Elvington
Raleigh
N. C
Florie Ford
Georgetown
Willie Rogers
Jordan
Savannah
Jane
Alimae
Christine Temple
J. G. Tingen
Burlington
M. E. Stoneville
E. I. Mason
Modesto
First Baptist Church
J. Monroe Spears
Darlington
J. B. Gibson
Villon
Grace Mason
Virginia College
Dillon
Ewards
Fork
McQueen
Fatal shooting over liquor dispute in Brownsville
William Josey a Black farmer on Route One was shot in the brain by Dudley near Brownsville on Saturday night. Josey escaped but has not been captured. Dudley was buried Sunday afternoon. Authorities say liquor may have sparked the incident though details are scarce.
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Mallory
William Josey
Dudley
Brownsville
Josey
In Honor of The Bride at Thompson Home
Mrs J S Thompson and Mrs Russell Thompson hosted a party for bride elect Miss Lara Deane Hamer at the Thompson residence. Guests enjoyed punch, a rook game, and a game on how to manage a husband with prizes and toasts celebrating Miss Hamer’s past and future.
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J. S. Thompson
Russel Thompson
Lara-Deane Hamer
J. B. Gibson
Frank Thompson
Rook
J.W. Hamer
R. P. Hamer
John Thompson
Thad Bethea
Miss Hamer
Gertrude Manning
J. Frank Thompson
Annie Mae Thompson
China to Close Doors on U.S. Tobacco Exports?
Senators pressed Secretary Lansing for an inquiry into reports that China will block American tobacco shipments. They suggested Chinese market control could pass to Japan via a Chinese loan. They cited a $30 million tobacco business with China at stake.
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Washington
State Department
China
Lansing
Japan
Moonlight Picnic and Community Notices in Floydale
A Friday night moonlight gathering at Cam bells Bridge drew many local youths. Residents Rev D H Everett and Miss Clare Ruffin visited Floydale, with several others visiting friends here. War Savings Stamp rally planned next Thursday at the school house at six with notable speakers urging support for two billion dollars in government borrowing. Clergy changes include Rev B G Murphy of Latta and Rev J B Weldon leading conference activities in Bethesda.
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Floydale
Cambells Bridge
D. H. Everett
Clare
Ruffin
8. C
Burke Hayes
Bennettsville
Make McRae
Bessie Stackhouse
Parse McMillan
Alice David
Dillon
Bethea
Oak Grove
Freedom
M. W. Hook
Bethesda
B. G. Murphy
Latta
J. B. Weldon
American Sub Sinks U-Boat Off Virginia Coast
Report from an Atlantic port states an American submarine destroyed a German U-boat and its entire crew off the Virginia coast days earlier. Vessel officials recount the engagement after the American submersible fired, and its periscope view and torpedo attack were confirmed by wireless exchanges and crew testimony.
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Atlantic
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Gaddys Mill Rally Raises Thrift Stamp Subscriptions
Gaddys Mill quickly subscribed $5000 in Thrift Stamps with a start at $1000 from Robert Oliver. Contributions ranged from $25 to $1000 as Joe P. Lane J R Regan and A B Jordan spoke. The district aims for $12000 and plans rallies at New Helly and other churches to surpass the goal by the 28th.
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Gaddys Mill
Joe P. Lane
J. R. Regan
A. B. Jordan
Robert Oliver
Thrift Stamps Campaign Dates For Week
Speakers announced for Thrift Stamps drive across towns led by Hon. J. Monroe Spears. Events include High School buildings and auditoriums for Latta Kirbys Cross Roads Little Rock and Dothan with times from 5 to 9 PM. Colored communities at Kirby's Cross Roads Dothan Pine Hill Hamer Bermuda and Dillon await addresses Sunday morning and afternoon.
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Latta
J. Monroe Spears
Kirbys Cross Roads
J. Monroe
Dillon
Kirby's Cross Roads
Joe P. Lane
A. B. Joan
Dothan
J. P. Lane
Rev. C
Chandler
Little Rock
J. B. Gibson
Hamer
Pine Hill
Bermuda
Colored Methodist Church
Bereavement in Lupo Family Follows Young Death
The 12 year old son of Mr. Jessie Lupo near Gaddy Mill died Sunday after a week of illness. He was bright and helpful to his father. A month earlier Mr. Lupo lost his 10 year old daughter, deepening the family’s grief.
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Calvary
E. Pearl Wiggins
Pleasant Hill
W. D. Hays
Gaddys Mill
Robert M. Moody
Addie
Bermuda
J. A. Hursey
Dillon
Laura
Frank
Wade
Isaiah McKenzie
Hamer Lodge K. of P. No
8S. H. Moody
Downey Institute
Augusta
Jessie Lupo
Gaddy Mill
Italian Front Optimism Grows Over Austria Drive
Washington reports indicate the Austrian offensive in Italy has been checked by the reorganized Italian army and Allied units. Officials see potential effects on the western front with German forces possibly diverted to Italy if Italy counters, while American troops plans remain undisclosed.
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Washington
Italy
Germany
Austria
Baker
Leonard Wood
France
Wen
Bethea Campaign Tour Visit byLieutenant Governor
Lieut. Gov. Bethea spent Sunday in Mullins with his sister and spoke to voters after returning from Aynor in Horry county where he delivered a patriotic address. He touted strong statewide support and endorsements from his home county as he begins his gubernatorial campaign. Neal and Dixon Brothers announce a 4000 square foot warehouse expansion to handle the new tobacco crop. The Mullins Enterprise notes the project will create one of the largest warehouses in the area as John Dixon buys into the business.
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Andrew J. Bethea
W. Thad. Bethea
Bethea
Columbia
Aynor
Horry County
Neal & Dixon
Mullins
Neal
Dixon Brothers
John Dixon
Mullins Enterprise
Barmers Meet Saturday to Discuss Cotton Plans
Ditton County farmers and interested residents are urged to gather at the courthouse Saturday at 11 o'clock to review the fall yield prospects, acreage reduction options, and price-support plans. Delegates will be chosen for a state meeting in Columbia on the 24th. county representation encouraged.
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Ditton County
Court House
Columbia
Wade Stackhouse
Dillon County
Americans Repel German Raid With Machine Gun Fire
In France on June 18 the German assault on American positions failed as machine gun and rifle fire stopped the raiders crossing No Man’s Land. The action earned praise for Lieuts Irvin Downs and Edward T. Shaw, and Privates Alva White Alfred LePage Wilmer Bradford Emmett Sloan Anthony Simmons for bravery.
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France
No Mans
Nixray
Irvin &. Downs
Edward T. Shaw
Sergi. Sullivan
Alva White
Alfred LePage
Wilmer Bradford
Emmett Sloan
Anthony Simmons
Linet. Downs
No Mans Land
Lieut Shaw
Swent
Pro-Ally Venezuelan Editor Arrives in Atlantic Port Denouncing German Influence
Dr Carlow Lopez Bustamanti editor of El Fmograto, once in Cara cas, arrives by steamship from South American ports alleging German money funds Venezuela government and presses. He says Germans control policy, claims German u boat bases in Venezuelan waters and recounts eight months in prison after resisting arrest. He plans to present documents to the US government in Washington.
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Atlantic
Venezuela
Carlow Lopez Bustamanti
el Femograto
Caracas
Dr. Bustamanti
United States
Washington
Bustamanti
Low
County War Record proposal to honor all local servicemen
Wade Stackhouse urges Dillon County to create a bound, fireproof war record ledger listing every county man and woman who served in any capacity in this war. He calls on the Daughters of the American Revolution to assist Dr. Joe Cable Davis in collecting data, and asks to include Liberty Loan, Red Cross, and War Savings Stamp contributions. The project aims to preserve details for future generations, with emphasis on all races and social standings. War Savings Stamp cost and redemption details included.
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Alexander the Great
Ceaser
Napoleon
Washington
Lee
Grant
Dillon County
Court House
Joe Cable Davis
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dr. Davis
Army
Navy
Red Cross
McAdoo Outlines Railroads Policy Aimed at War Effort
Washington June 16 Director General McAdoo released a comprehensive policy stating aims in order of importance. Priorities include winning the war by moving troops and materials promptly, delivering efficient public service, fostering sympathy between administration, employees and patrons, and applying sound business practices to railway operation. The plan emphasizes humane treatment, fair wages, low-cost service, standardized equipment, and careful efficiency studies to humanize railroading and counter the notion that corporations have no souls.
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Washington
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
United States Railroad Administration
Railwzye
Nestion
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Gaddys
New Helly Church
A. Pierce Bethea
Wit
Barmers
Americas
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