Dalcho School Closed Over Funding Crisis
Dalcho School shut down last Tuesday due to lack of funds, shocking patrons despite a strong faculty second highest paid in the county. Trustees and teachers met in conference to decide the only possible course, while local building and fertilizer activity shows ongoing economic strain and limited progress in housing and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalcho
L. F. Ellis
W. W. Parham
M. He Cox
Latta
J. ©. Lane
Beaufort Lumber Co
Easter holiday visits and local social notes in North Carolina
Fork Miss Colleen Bethea visits Greensboro with sister Mrs C B Rogers. Mrs E G Rogers of Marion visits relatives Miss Willie Moore and Miss Sadie Moore from Coker College over Easter. Mrs Mary Rogers and Miss Nellen Edwards visit Mrs Eli Jones in Nichols. Carroll Braswell and Burt Roberts of Wolforg College Fitting School return home for Easter. Mr and Mrs S J Bethea visit Spartanburg relatives. Dr and Mrs T W Carmichael of Rowland and daughter seen in town with Annie Dameron and Edward Lane of Lynchburg visiting Margaret Dameron. Miss Etta Sue Sellers conducts Home Demonstration at the school. thrift program praised. Mrs Ruby Fort Carmichael elected federation delegate to DIE son.
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Coleen Bethea
Greensboro
N.C
C. BE. Rogers
E. G. Rogers
Marion
Willie
Sadie Moore
Coker College
Mary Rogers
Nellen Edwards
Eli Jones
Nichols
Carroll Braswell
Burt Roberts
Wolforg College Fitting School
S. J. Bethea
Spartanbure
T. W. Carmichael
Rowland
N. C
Annie Dameron
Edward Lane
Lynchburg
Margaret Dameron
Etta Sue Sellers
Ruby Fort Carmichael
Miss Ruth Sellers Leaves Columbia College for City Hospital
The many friends of Miss Ruth Sellers learn she went from Columbia College to the city hospital for several days of treatment. She is improved but not advised to return to college this spring. Easter at the Methodist church featured violets roses and Easter decor. Rev. Crosby delivered a sermon. Nell Sellers visited her uncle Mr T J Watson during Easter. Several relatives and friends were in town for the holiday. A schoolhouse contest Friday will select representatives for Field Day at Marion. The Ladies Cooperating Club will meet Friday April 1 with Mrs W D Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sellers
Columbia College
City Hospital
Pelix Smith
Busi AG
Charlotte
Elizabeth
Rutha Celeste Sellers
Methodist Church
P. K. Crosby
Nell Sellers
T. J. Watson
St. Matthews
Jovie Harper
Toddaville
C. Hasel
Marion
W. Dd
Sellers
Brownsville Circuit meeting at New Holly ends with education talk
The second quarterly conference of the Brownsville Circuit convened at New Holly with Rev. D H Phillips presiding. Dr W C Kirkland discussed the Christian education movement in the Methodist church. Oak Grove pupil Emily Penn spent Easter in Columbia. W Epps of Latta visited Oak Grove to promote student clubs. Douglas Brigman of Oak Grove won second in the state cotton contest with 2900 pounds. He earned seventy five dollars and a Charleston trip to join elite boys at an early date.
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Brownsville
New Holly
D. H. Phillips
Marion
W. C. Kirkland
Latta
Methodist Church
Emily Penn
Oak Grove
Columbia
W. Epps
Douglas Brigman
Oak Grove Schod Hag
Charleston
Clo
Manvel
Texas Cotton Acreage Cuts Reported In Texas County
A Texas letter to Charles C. Graham reports bankers and farmers expect a near 50 percent cotton acreage reduction in the county this year. Smaller farmers cut little. large landowners reduce from one half to three quarters. County agents say fertilizer use will drop by about half from 1920 levels. Public interest spreads to Texas, Oklahoma and other western states as officials urge prudent farming decisions amid a changing cotton outlook.
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Florence
S. C
Texas
W. L. Pendergraft
Columbus
Colorado Citizen
Charles C. Graham
Dillon
Chamber of Commerce
Graham
Sie
Oklahoma
Te Retary
Coffee bean scam hits farmers in South Carolina
Columbia March 25 J Ithett Clark Richland county farm demonstration agent warns of a coffee bean agent scam. The con man sells beans at 25 dollars a bushel promising profits and offers to buy back at 65 dollars a bushel. He urges farmers to sign contracts, but Clark says the bean has no value and those who sign are the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
J. Ithett Clark
Richland County
Clark
Seventh grade wins prize in the calf club
Local youths gain a prize in the calf club highlighting benefits for future farming. The write up notes improved farming prospects for boys and girls and predicts larger crop yields and reduced acreage due to fertilizer use and farming decisions.
Easter Activities and Local Obituary Notes in Carolina
Weekend at home in Florence features visitors Miss Winnie Walters and Mattie Easterling with local Easter egg hunt at church grounds. D B McInnis took daughter Leara to Payetteville for a successful operation. Miss Emily Alford dies after illness at Black Mountain Sanatorium. funeral at Carolina cemetery with many friends paying tribute. lifelong Christian, gentle and kind.
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Winnie Walters
Florence
Pearle McLaurin
Maud “eInnis
Flora MacDonald
Mattie Easterling
Tatum
Laurin McInnis
D. B McInnis
Leara
Payettevill
Emily Alford
Black Mountain
N. Ca
Caroling
Carolina Church
Home Demonstration De Ment and Club Notes
Etta Sue Sellers leads girls in the Canning and Gardening Club at Oak Grove School. Mollie Wise recounts planting tomatoes, tending a plot, canning 335 quarts plus preserves, and a Sewing Club update with officers elected and plans for garments and canning.
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Etta Sue Sellers
Caine
Mollie Wise
County Home
Oak Grove School
Canning Club
Rees
Tomado
Sheefnning
Dillon County Gardening and Canning Club
Park
Seed House Destroyed in Oil Mill Fire Correction
A Sunday report incorrectly stated that the Konaid Oil Mill burned. The fire actually destroyed a seed house and seed nearby, with the loss covered by farmers in the area.
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Konaid
Aytias David Smith Dies At Home Near Gaddy's Mill
Aytias David Smith died at home near Gaddy's Mill on the first of the month at age 29 years six months from pneumonia. Funeral services were held near his home conducted by Rev. B from the Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Smith and a large family including five children and numerous siblings across North and South Carolina and Georgia.
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Aulus David Smith
Gaddy's
Muar Mt Hiere
Methodist Church of View
Mr. Smith
Mine Grount
Erviers
H. D. Smith
Amult
Mra
H. Bullock
Fairmont
N Cc
J. TB. Miller
Lake View
Ellen Miller
S. C
E. P. Miller
Dillon
Andrew Smith
N.C
W. B. Smith
Nashville
Smith
R. C
Axson
H. Jake Smith
G. Smith
Han
Merchants Agree to Close Early in Spring and Summer
Merchants sign an agreement to close stores at six thirty p.m. on weekdays except Saturdays from March 28 until the daylight saving time end in 1921. Names listed include D Mortly Fras, Jones Dry Goods Co, G Saloeby, The Hifenbein Co, David Pasa, M BR Blumberg, Williams Furniture Co, Blum & Kornblut, A Rowenbere, The Fashion Shop, Mrs Jnc R Watson, Carmichael Moody Furniture Co. Additional notes mention Mr and Mrs Phil Osteen driving to Lake View Sunday and Fred M Garner of Goldsboro visiting town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Mortly
Jnc. R. Watson
Carmichael-Moody Furniture Co
Bigham declared guilty in Florence County murder case
A Florence county jury found Holuund Bigham guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his mother brother sister and two nephews by adoption. The trial stretched from Thursday through Monday with intense courtroom drama and emotional reactions from Bigham and his wife. Bigham claimed innocence and blamed circumstances while acknowledging the tragedy in court before sentencing proceedings.
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Florence
Holuund Bigham
Bigham
Herald
O Oelock
Ehid
Fenton
Monuniner
Tye
A. L. Ringe
Wineries
Dighil
Menmminger
Florence County
Judge Memminger
Millminger
Goa
Poston
Smiley
Ecourt Room
Mra
Bighan
Missionaries Return Visit After Seven Years Abroad
The Watson family, after seven years of missionary work in Brazit, return on furlough with two young sons. They stay with Mrs. EB Miller in Smithville then plan a Latta visit to Mr. Watson’s relatives. Annie Miller, now Mrs Watson, is a Miller and niece of Rev. BF Miller. she is well regarded in the area. The Methodist Church on Main Street holds services with Dr. Watson B. Duncan, including Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11 and 7:45, with Epworth Leagues and a Wednesday prayer service. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Index Journal
Greenwich
Dillon County
SL. Watson
Braezit
Methodist Church
Main Street Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
W . Muller
Epworth League
Mildred Sellers
Clyde H. Fraser
April 1 Clean Up Day in Mishopville Campaign
Local residents join a Cheam-Up Campaign led by Da Miss Kittle Williams and her parents to promote a cleaner healthier and fairer town in Mishopville. Community effort aims to boost town appeal and environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittle Williams
Mishopville
Unusual Soup Kitchen Opens in Warsaw Amid Waste Line Controversy
A chaotic scene forms daily before a Warsaw church as a makeshift soup kitchen distributes bread and soup to the world’s poor and elite. Officials, diplomats, and nobles observe as judges and former governors comment on the humanitarian effort while a local wood-fuel brigade supports the kitchen’s operations. The event highlights class tension and growing relief efforts in a city under strain.
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Warsaw
Big City
Ian
Colfor
Bip
Ter Wi
Judes
Tiatoy
Elty
Hilchen
Century Mother Alph and Others Attend March Meeting
In a March meeting at the Matin club several speakers including Mr GO and M Page presented. Attendees filled the room as the session opened with a lively program featuring stories for children and readings by various members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Page
Mra
Mareh
Prididett
Jap Lane
Walker
Women’s Clubs Session and County Meeting Report
Home demonstration and public health reports from Maral Arvitation Stey Wy Alton address and Winthrop College feature. clubs recess, afternoon program, and delegates to the State Federation noted. Automobile thefts reported in Dillon with multiple vehicles stolen from boarding houses and hotels. incidents involve Mr Oliver, A P Be thea, and a traveling man.
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Maral
Stey Wy Alton
Jno
Drake
State Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Dillon
Oliver
W. J. David
A. P. Bethea
Wheeler
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Mallory
Minturn
Thelma Hedgepeth
Sarah Watson
Lizzie Sinclair
M. F. Edwards
Mrs. Edwards
Mary
Julia Edwards
A. C. Dibble
Orangepurs
S G
Janen McCormae
Flora MacDonald College
Mins
Eloise Jackson ix
Gresleynville
Janes L. Alford
P. C
Carolina
Girls’ Home Demonstration Sewing Club of Fork
Sarah Taylor
Kathleen Rogers
Alma Rogers
Cretenne
Aytias David Smith
Phil Osteen
Fred M. Garner
Goldsboro, N
Columbia - Lander - Witird
Atwr
G. Saleeby
Highsmith Hospital
Abinah
Aobubia
Lanter
Watford
Wunmime
Iter Wal Shire
Lannatdey Moe Watson Avitin
Janene Stir
Wilkin
Tate
Samuel Lattiter
Mister Smith
Coleman
Worh Roberts
Roberts
Woman’s College
John G. Clinksceates
Wofford Sollere
Clinkscales
Snorrit
Hat
Clemson College
Tander
Wolford
Wofford
Jett
Colloe
Me and
Mrs. Watson Betany
Alph
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