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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
4
Dillon reflects on a fragile democracy in 1919, noting inexpensive cars flood streets. He warns water demand will rise after July 1st, suggesting price increases. He jokes that an average milk bottle only makes seventeen trips before breaking or being lost, a jab at domestic waste.
Otis M. Page invites Dillon county soldiers sailors and marines to a Decoration Day gathering at the Court House on May 30 at eleven in the morning. The message honors World War and Civil War veterans, urges unity, and notes veterans of all nationalities are welcome to preserve memories and support a lasting civil peace.
The Parent Teachers Association convenes Friday afternoon in the new school auditorium with a program on health and music for third grade pupils. Dr Vocal Soto and Mrs J A Moore present notes on keeping well while a discussion on military services and welfare follows. A temporary secretary and treasurer are elected and a arrangements committee appointed as Dillon County soldiers sailors and marines are urged to meet.
OTIS M PAGE Major Engineer Reserve Corps U S Army Temporary Chairman 1st Serg Thad Bethea Acting Sec and Treas Committee on Arrangements Earl R Bethea Rod M Evans Frank B David Mr W Floyd remodeling residence on 8th avenue Mr D R McIntyre of Kentyre in town Clarence Moody of Nichols visiting Subscribe to The Dillon Herald $2 per year in advance.
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