Local Social Notes From Edmund and Surrounding Areas
Mr. W B Hutto of Swansea visited his aunt Mrs S C Reeder. J Frank Sharpe of Saxe Gotha visited brother Julian Sharpe. Mr and Mrs J D Shumpert visited Mr and Mrs J C Shealy. David W Sharpe, recently moved to Winnsboro, looked after business here. Charles W and Hilliard Sharpe went to Lexington. Hilliard under Dr Wingard’s care. Archie C Frye married Miss Grettie Brown on March 22 at the bride's home. couple moving near Boiling Springs. Christopher Corley of Lexington spent weekend with aunt Mrs J A Griffith. Easter bunny nest plans with cousins Caroline and Georgie. Mrs John Taylor of Boiling Springs spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J G M Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Sharpe
Saxe- Gotha
Julian Sharpe
J. D. Shumpert
J. C. Shealy
David W. Sharpe
Winnsboro
Charles W
Hilliard Sharpe
Lexington
J. J. Wingard
Archie C. Frye
Annie Frye
Grettie Brown
Styx
Boiling Springs
Christopher Corley
J. A. Griffith
Caroline
Georgie Griffith
John Taylor
J. G. M. Sox
Corn Planting Amid Warm Days At Wateringford
Weather and crops take center stage as corn is planted quickly during warm days. Wheat and oats look healthy with a hopeful harvest ahead. Local social notes mention visits to Gilbert and Oak Grove revival services, neighborly exchanges, and small acts of kindness among residents.
Six Year Old Cleans Catfish for First Time
A young speaker declares at six years old this is their first experience cleaning a catfish, expressing stubborn humor about the rite of passage. The remark captures a child’s pride and curiosity in handling a traditional kitchen or fishing task.
Farm Work Delayed by Heavy Rains in South Carolina
Report by B B Hare, Agricultural Statistician, notes excessive rains for five weeks delaying farm tasks by 10 to 15 days or more, with limited corn, some cotton planted, and farmers behind in preparations. Wheat rust appears widespread, wheat condition 86 percent of normal, breeding sows up 2 percent, hog production rising. Farm labor supply near last year with 87 percent of normal demand. national outlook shows 99.5 percent labor supply and 89.3 percent demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Hare
South Carolina
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Child 6 Defies Dinner Talk With Tough Meat Joke
Mrs Jones hosts a boy’s gathering and jokes erupt as Willie, six, earnestly works to cut his meat. He replies that he can manage, quipping he often faces tougher meals at home. The anecdote captures a humorous family moment.
Newberry College Receives Rockefeller Grant Benefit Drive
Newberry College in South Carolina gains 35000 from the Rockefeller Foundation to support current expenses. Donations fund classroom equipment, gymnasium plans, library and museum space, and summer school setup. Examinations end March 31 and the term closes June 6 with sermons by H A McCullough and D L Oates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Notice to credit and kindred for estate administration
The probate judge orders Mabel Griffin to show cause at the Court of Probate in Lexington South Carolina on April 25 1922 why Letters of Administration should not be granted for the estate of James C Griffin. Published April 12 1922 in the Lexington paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Griffin
James C. Griffin
Lexington
C. H
S. C
W. F. Hook
L. S
Lexington Co
I Never Knew You Could Keep Rats Out of a Butcher Shop
A Ralph Watkins ad touts RAT-SNAP for rat control at a butcher shop. He reports rats fed near the store but avoided suspicious items and were eliminated in ten days. The product sold in three sizes for 35 cents, 60 cents, and $1 with a guarantee by Harmon Drug Company and Lexington Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Watkins
Harmon Drug Company
Lexington Pharmacy
Advertising as public education of you and your offerings
The excerpt defines advertising as informing the public about who you are where you are and what you offer in skill talent or commodity. It adds a caveat that only a person with nothing to offer should not advertise, citing Henry L. Veit Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veit Hubbard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edmund. News
W. B. Hutto
Swansea
S. C. Reeder
Wateringford
Lloyd
Mrs. Gunter
Gilbert
Oak Grove
Bros
Pond Branch
Howard
N. E. Rish
Rufus
Mrs. Rish
H. A. Howard
Linnie Smith
Henry
Queena
Aida
Rene
Penn’s
Watson’s
Watson’s Shoe Co
Greater Columbia
H. A. McCullough
D. D
Columbia
D. L. Oates
Yorville
Karl W. Kinard
Johnston
Dresent
Wood
J. ©. Kinard
Fred D. MacLean
State of
Squire
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Smith ’S Bank
Main
Columbia, S. C
Krypto Glasses
C.l.walter Optical Co
Main St
King St
Charleston
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