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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
8
Mrs Wallace of Latta reports severe back stiffness and blurred sight from kidney trouble. After using Doan Kidney Pills, she states she was entirely cured and remained well. The advert warns readers to buy at dealers and mentions Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo.
A long list of names and domestic visits highlights a busy week in the area. John C. Allen and son came on business, Mrs. D L Cottingham visited relatives in Savannah, and many neighbors from Clio Marion and Bilberry were seen in Hartsville and Mullins on various days.
Early year social notes describe Misa Hortense Biggs hosting a Wednesday dinner in honor of Miss Mary Ford and guest Minal Catherine Fussimmons of Spartanburg. Mr and Mrs C B Bethea hosted a fish fry Friday with friends, including Mr and Mrs Houston Manning and Roy Plexico. The Locust Tree outing featured fishing, lawn games, and a showcase for Misa Florence as teacher and hostess.
Latta hosted a daylong party honoring Misa Alford and guest from Jennie Lee and Elizabeth Dew, with music and reminiscences. A Rocky Road shower honored Lourie Fore, a bride to be, while Ruthie Bethea hosted a lawn party for Alford and guest. College couples attended a Bridge Club gathering, and a Blissful Epworth League social featured an old fashioned spelling bee. The Girl’s class enjoyed a Thursday afternoon social with 23 members and guests. Continuous punch, flowers and tasteful decorations marked each event.
The weekly devotional led by Miss Angie Covington featured the theme Thy Kingdom Come in the World with readers Beasie Rowell Hope Manning and Mabelle Parham, Anna Margaret Williams on piano, and Miss Parham chosen to represent Latta League at Columbia College. Conway and Latta played a Tuesday game with Latta winning 8 to 1 as Cox, then Ambrose, allowed few hits. Latta light plant finances improve. sinking fund exceeds 4,000 dollars, leaving net debt under 18,000 dollars as of mid 1922 with hopes of reduced rates for customers starting next year.
There are still a few openings for enlistments in the 2nd Co C A C SC National Guard at Dillon. They will be filled before July 1. Anyone desiring to join should act quickly. For information contact officers of the company or Captain John C Henagan Jr Recruiting Officer.
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