Night School Movement Expands Illiteracy Fight in Dillon County
In 1915 16 Dillon County schools launched adult education with three night classes taught by regular teachers. Fifty four read and write in August amid farmer and mill village participation. A January February push added seven all time teachers and day classes reaching four hundred and fifty one enrollees, including mothers who learned to read spell and write.
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Federation of Dillon County Women Strengthens Community
The Dillon County Federation of Women’s Clubs grew from 15 delegates in 1915 to a large body supporting home, school and community work. Leaders include Mrs. H. C. Major and Mrs. Clarence McLaurin. The group funds education, promotes literacy, and urges public school improvements and tax support, while influencing state and county Democratic conventions.
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