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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
6
Local items list regional visitors from Florence Blenheim Brownsville Dillon and surrounding towns. Mentions church meeting plans at Latta Presbyterian Church and social events including a Mothers Club gathering with readings and tea. Also reports deaths in nearby families and a police seizure of whiskey near Latta.
Social happenings in Tatta feature Mr. and Mrs G R Williams hosting a supper on Marion Ave with Mrs Alice Smith of Birmingham attending. Miss Mary Sweettenberger celebrated her tenth birthday May 10 with a white and pink decor, games, and a cake adorned in pink and white candies. guests included Melva LaGette Helen Tippett Caroline Bethea Hazel Floyd Doris Floyd Josephine Major Vera Jenkins Catherine Dunn Mary Kate Fenegan Carolyn Stafford Albertine McIntyre Jewel Bethea. Bridge Club met with Dorothy Perkine roses decor and Susie Allen serving iced punch. D B Shine won high score with four rubbers, presented a pink box.
A delightful party honored the graduating class of 1921 hosted by Misses Emma Salmon Mary Henry and Hortense Biggs at Mr W L Gaddys Saturday evening. Sweet pea decor and a rock game winner Flora Bethea received a bouquet. guests enjoyed pimento sandwiches tea and home made candy. Music by local young women and men accompanied the festive event.
News from Latta reports Marion defeated Latta 6 to 2 after nine innings on the Latta diamond. Dr Kirkland's brother in Savannah was ill, and Rev Bethea filed Dr Kirkland's permit at the Methodist church Sunday evening.
A man was awakened, attacked by rain, and arrested by Sheriff Bethea and Deputy McCracken. He posted a $1000 bond and lost a Buick and a load of fine Scotch. Locals report many trips to the area and praise Sheriff Bethea’s duty. The Epworth League met May 11 with a program on Christian Education, debating church versus state colleges and stressing the value of faith grounded schooling.
P Lane attorney at law office appears beside the bank in Dillon, Malin, listing the firm as Bek Dillon and associates.
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