County News and Happenings In Floydale Area
Red Cross subscriptions in Floydale exceeded the $300 allotment on the first day of the drive. Lacy Bethea of Latta visited Floydale, and W H Miller recovered from a week of illness. Mrs E D Fairy and children visited friends. Mrs Morgan Rogers stayed with her brother in Pimlico. Ethel Reaves returns home for the summer after teaching in NC. Bert McLaurin of Maxton visits home. Mrs B A Alford returns from Dillon. Agnes Stackhouse stayed with Mrs Bert. F M Page of Gaddy’s MUS section visited the Oak Grove sisters. Bethesda church collected for the Red Cross. A committee led by T E Fore and others will canvass Oak Grove school district for its share, including local colored contributions. In Marlboro county Negroes contribute liberally. At Brownsville a union meeting raised over $200 led by C P Hodges and influential Black residents. Delayed farm work and grass prompt farmers’ hustle as T E Fore and Hazel return from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floydale
Red Cross
Lacy Bethea
Latta
W. H. Miller
E. D. Fairy
Morgan Rogera
Pimplico
Ethel Reaves
North Carolina
Oak Grove
Bethesda
Aken
T. E. Fore
P. A. George
Tom Meyes
J. S. Fair
Marlboro County
Aguinnus
Wen Wilson
Dillon's
SATIN
Dillon
Valuatie
Congremsiyan J. Woll Hugsdale
Es-Senai
Jobo Lo Melcorit
Vierow Gutters
Tod
Orne
Dillon County
The
Herald
Mctaurin Doug Company
Intion County
Alex Saleeta
Deselling
Federal Directors for All Railroads Take Helm at Last
Washington May 21 director general McAdoo relieves a railroad president of his duties and assigns a federal director for each road to report only to the railroad administration. The move aims to protect stockholders while preserving each railroad’s identity and may appoint operating officers from within the properties. The plan creates new Allegheny and Pocahontas districts with regional directors and signals sweeping changes in railroad management nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evly
United States
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Allegheny Region
Pittsboro
New York Central
C. H. Markham
Pocahontas
Hampton Roads
Markuin
AL Hy Stth
New York
Allegheny
New England
Pittsburg
Mississippi River
Ohio River
C. W. Huntington
Virginian Railway
Red Cross World War Aid Declared By Navy Secretary
Secretary Daniels lauds the American Red Cross as world wide and nonpartisan in purpose. He says it offers unselfish aid to distressed people and war sufferers, treating all as brothers. The piece notes German victories viewed as ironic by the Brooklyn Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Red Cross
Dilton High School Commencement Ends With Oratory
The 1918-19 session closes with a Methodist church sermon by Dr. Watson B. Duncan and an evening graduation program led by Edith Squires and Dexter Evans. Prizes go to Charles Barlow and Miss Julia Hethen. diplomas and medals to graduates. musical numbers feature prominently. Public invited to Sunday services and the EpWorth League gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton High School
Methodist Church
Watson B. Duncan
Charles Barlow
Julia Hethen
Edith Squires
Eddie Thompson
Doris Caldwell
Chike Prophecy
Osborne Bethea
Christine Edwards
Cliff Wiltele Briddy
Dexter Evans
Mary Elizabeth Stackhouse
Louie Blizzard
Congressman J. W Iagsdale
Main Street
Ehuret
Oy Watson
Duncan
Tharey Mutley
Apeak
EpWorth League
Mel
Maddy
South Carolina Cotton Marketing Group Formed At Columbia
A statewide meeting of cotton growers in Columbia resulted in the formation of the South Carolina Cotton Information and Marketing Association. W G Swith was elected chairman, with T Kestan as secretary. The group approved price protections, committees to engage with the national food administration, and measures to curb price fixing by manufacturers, aiming for fair marketing of cotton and seed. A fund of 371 was raised to cover convention expenses with potential up to 1000 for legal advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Secion
South Carolina
House of Representatives
W. G. Swith
T. Kestan
Ted
Witton
Wade Stackhouse
A. C. Summers
Jt M. Cooper
J. Frank Williams
Capt. Smith
Dro Wade Stackhouse
Dillon
John D. Frost
Jyunicipala
Priepaseil
War time misery and hunger in Vienna amid patrols
A Vienna scene amid bread shortages and morale drops as soldiers beg for food and workers face illness. The piece notes prisoners of war murdered at a gas works, news suppression, and fear of Bolshevik movements. It cites mushrooms in forests sustaining families, and deteriorating conditions with typhus and dysentery. The article also references American sentiment and a Redress Rally, calling for bread, relief, and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria Neaples
Tornaillon
Vienna
Arbiter Zeitung
Pany
Ukraine
America
Wilson
Red Cross Rally in Dillon Today
A town rally and parade kick off today in Dillon to boost Red Cross appeal. The event includes a parade at ten from the school, speeches by congressmen and local leaders, and a four installment fund drive starting July 1. A Clean Up Day is urged for May 27 with civic league support and volunteer participation from residents and youth.
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Regula
the Red Cross
Brooklyn Eagle
Methodist
Winnshoro
Aln
Capital City
Mune Hiadtirers
Fie
Exereiau Et Ti Tinh Ork
HEME
Wo P. Pollock
Cheraw
Lenny Harty
Daly Cass
Ane
Ust
Barnwell
Winnsboro
Hoth
Cies
Greenwood
Spartenburg
State of E
Wille Jones
Bdear
Hrawn
Bratas
Dane
Camilen
Suirday
Feotedhel
Thesday
Thenneiteville
Seeder
Die Sutter
Salverday
Sir Matthews
Money
Orangeburs
St. Georges
Monning
Florence
Conway
Marion
Kingstree
Walterboro
Ridgeland
Beaufort
Hampton
Bamberg
Aiken
Edgefield
Saluda
Lexington
Newberry
Laurens
Abbeville
McCormick
Anderson
Walhalla
Angnst
Wickens
Aunual
Greenville
View
Wallney
Spartanburg
Priday
Aapost
Briday
Supust Conway
Phvesilng
Mieuet & Martin
Praday
Aweis
Mawnine
Tioedas
Sauer Bt Rineatron
Georgerach
Clapsday
Monck Conner Podiy
Nin
Sharlene Serdedes
Coopers
Mibeniot Hepanee Nl
Hants
Perday
Auber
Durham Sun
Poaiare
Trier
Fry Estes Owe Hive
Wild Beast
Halais
Tare
Sean Mexwall
Pettie Paubhie
Wwe
Germain and
Mastere Sean Famine
RED Cross Rally
Womin
Strevie
Civic League
Shyla Minny
Chaim
Chan Sap
A. Minin
Manning
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