Latta Public School Class of 1920 Look Back
The Latta Public School 88th Grade reflects on four years of high school life from 1916 to 1919 20, noting trials such as the influenza epidemic and the death of classmate Alton Atkins. The piece honors teachers principals and longtime staff including Miss Elizabeth Monroe and Superintendent Bauknight outlining the school’s growth from a small wooden building to a modern eleven grade facility.
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Ladder of Knowledge
Earth
Alton Atkins
Land of Knowledge
Dillon
Carnperness
L. H. Smith
W. P. Baskins
Academy
Nickles
Greenwood
Latta
C. M. Goodgson
Anderson County
Goodgson
H. W. Ackerman
Ackerman
W. P. Coker
L. M. Bauknight
Bauknight
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Easley
R. T. Fairey
Fairey
Elizabeth Monroe
Monroe
A Short History of the Latta School Since 1879
A Latta school history notes the switch from a one room ungraded school to two modern brick Graded and High Schools. The 1879 Vidalla Academy began with early teachers including Dr Wade Stackhouse and P P Bethea, reflecting community advancement in education.
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Latta
Vidalla Academy
Wade Stackhouse
P. P. Bethea
Oak Grove School Faces Upgrading Challenges in Dillon County
The Oak Grove community in Dillon county maintains a fine educational outlook but lags in classroom efficiency. Frequent teacher changes, irregular attendance, short terms, and an outdated building have hindered progress, though local officials aim to raise standards and logistics for better schooling.
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Dillon County
Oak Grove
Oak Grove School Seeks Modern Brick Building and Widened Term
In Dillon county, Oak Grove district plans a two story four room brick school with an upstairs auditorium to replace damaged facilities and support eight month terms. Despite influenza and wartime setbacks, trustees pledge top salaries and continued effort, with growing involvement from the negro community under white leadership. Principal J. B. Fair thanks Superintendent Rogers and staff for steady support.
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Dillon County
Oak Grove
Oak Grove School
Rogers
J. 8
Fair
Bromo Quinine Ad Sells Colds Canté Grip
An advertisement for a laxative bromide product promotes relief from colds canté grip and influenza. It notes a single Bromo Quinine formula with W Grove’s signature on the box and solicits subscription to The Dillon Herald.
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W. Grove
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Latta Public School
Latta School
The
Dillon Herald
W. L. Gaddy
Tirehold
Bank of
Ness
Business Enterprises
W. #. SMITH
L. A. Manning, JR
E. C. Allen
M. M. Sellers
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