Carolina School a Rural Dillon County staple with eight months term
Carolina School, a two teacher rural institution in a special tax district, occupies an 1916 building with an auditorium created by merging two classrooms. It operates an eight month term but will close after seven due to teacher scarcity and influenza. Enrollment is fifty with a steady thirty average. eight grades taught with strong pupil effort. The school committee includes Dunk MacLaurin Jr, D Li, and L W McInnis. Carolina Improvement Association, led by Maggie McInnis and K L MacDonald, has won a $5 prize for twelve consecutive meetings and aims to improve grounds despite illness. Principal Pauline Cobb notes community support and hopes for future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina School
Presant
Messrs
Dunk MacLaurin
D. Li
L. W. McInnis
Carolina Improvement Association
Maggie McInnis
K. L. MacDonald
D B. McInnis
Wcbool
Carolina Schools
Dillon County
Pauline Cobb
High Hill and Union School District progress report
The article outlines advances in farming education at Carolina School with a focus on Animal Husbandry, student projects, and community involvement. It highlights improvements at High Hill and Union School districts, including facilities, teacher support, parent cooperation, and fundraising success guiding a move toward better education and soil farming practices.
Smith-Hughes Farm Education Aimed at Modernizing South Carolina
Government funds grow the rural education program under the Smith Hughes Act. By 1916 federal aid will reach the state, with South Carolina receiving about thirty thousand dollars this year, contingent on matching local and state contributions. The plan funds agricultural teachers, requires at least ten boys over fourteen, a daily period of study, and a four year course in Field Crops Animal Husbandry Horticulture and Farm Bookkeeping. Latta High School began study in Field Crops this year.
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United States
South Carolina
Latta
Gaddys Mill Community and School in Union School District
A description of Gaddys Mill Community and School within the Union School District highlights its democratic, hospitable environment. The piece notes residents’ effort to help neighbors and the positive impact of a welcoming community on student and resident success.
Habitual Constipation Cure With Laxative Syruphonic
An old advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and recommends daily use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action. Pleasant to take with a 60 cent price per bottle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Hill
School Improvement Association
Improvement Association
America
Robert Byrd
Ezzie aMe
Byrd
Ezzie Mae Brewer
Johnny
Leonard Hayes
Crayton Snipes
Sanderson
Katy
Hayes Gosse Pittman
Bliss
Jarmerson
Doctor Wise
Jimmy
Earl Sanderson
McLellan
Tom Dasher
Cary Hayes
Mrs. Dasher
Sallie Carter
Mary
Maid
Ireli Benna Price
Clare
Salvation Army
Lady
Salie Carter
Benna Price
Gaddy’s Mill
Parent-Teachers Association
Bingham School
Birgham
Bingham
Ladies’ Improvement Club
Union
Grocers
M.A. Blum
Latta, South Carolina
Blum
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