26 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
1
Across Lexington Leesville Swansea St Matthew Irene Cromer Gilbert Mims Cayce Pelion and other communities the county Democratic clubs held Saturday gatherings. Officers were elected in many groups with executives and registration committees named. Delegates to the May county convention were chosen and resolutions endorsing state senators and county actions were adopted.
A club meeting lists Henry Mrs J W Blume as vice president with R Z Gunter secretary and G A Guignard on the executive committee Enrollment committee members include M Bite IN Hleckle S RB Meek Dr W A Oxner B Weed W Blume and Mrs J W Cs W Plunie Lior
The XNI plans to appeal rulings in the Brazell murder trio case. Geppins seeks to dismiss the appeal on merit grounds under a new Supreme Court rule. Fox and Kirby have pending or anticipated appeals, with officials eyeing dismissal motions and future court actions.
Mrs E G Dreher will entertain the Bon Hour club on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The event is planned for her residence with members expected to attend.
Assistant Secretary H C Brearley notes progress at Lexington County chain gang with fewer flies and better camp grounds. Mules sheltered, water hauled from distance, improvements urged including kitchen car screens and separation of white and Black prisoners. Jail condition has improved with a full-time jailer, repaired plumbing, cleaner quarters, and satisfactory food. kitchen praise noted.
A report from the state medical meeting shows Leesville selections for leadership in public welfare and health education. D M. Elected president M Crosson and Dr F A of Columbia named key officers, with Leon Banov and Dr Lesesne Smith among directors. Discussions highlighted disease prevention and lab work, urging stronger legislative effort for tighter public health measures.
The Batesburg Democratic club met at the town hall and elected 13 delegates to the county convention in May. Dr. W. P. Timmerman was reappointed to the executive committee. Ira C. Carson was named president and J. B. Ballentine secretary. Summerland College hosted a reception with over 100 guests including University and Newberry College students. A new dormitory, modern and well equipped, will be ready for the next session. The session ends in late May. Farmers organized Batesburg Industries to furnish and sell crossbred sow stock on a cooperative basis, with delivery as soon as possible. the red Duroc sow is highlighted as prolific. M. E. Rutland shipped another carload of hogs last week, the third this season. Dr. W. P. Timmerman, ex-president of the State Medical Association.
J. W. Fleming of Savannah Ga was chosen by the executive committee of the South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Society to fill the new manager post for the State fair. He will have year round executive control, move to Columbia May 1, and bring a background as former Ohio State Fair secretary. D. Frank Efird was reelected secretary and David G. Ellison treasurer. The finance committee will meet soon to plan refinancing to compete with major state fairs.
Incomplete presentation of the play A Prairie Rose given by Lexington high school's evening class on April 15. The event, planned for April 28 at Center School House, featured eleven characters and a brief intro with scenes and a narration to familiarize attendees. Ladies of the Improvement League offered refreshments. doors open at 8:00 PM.
The order directs replacement of broken window panes and installation of plumbing in proper condition, outlining corrective work to restore the property.
A fragment from a county program lists a high school event with vocal duets by Christine Moet and Martha Kai, a reading by Addie Taylor, male quartet members including Charles Harmon and Seth Smith, and a debate on a gender topic. Names such as Clyde Hendrix and Rita Harmon appear among participants.
The Lexington Methodist congregation undertakes extensive repairs including a new floor plastering and woodwork repainting to present an appealing church. They expect completion this week and plan revival services starting Sunday, April 30.
Fragmentary text indicates efforts to widen the scope of public health activities and services. Mentions health education, household work, and outreach in Hock Hill area as part of a broader campaign to reassure and inform the public about health initiatives.
A fragment lists several classic maxims and aphorisms from authors like Shakespeare Pope Pitt and Cowper. The text pairs each line with a name or attribution in a rough OCR style, presenting a miscellany of famous lines about life safety caution and habit.
The Aid Society of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church will serve refreshments at the court house grounds on Wednesday afternoon May 3 beginning at 6 o'clock. The event was postponed from May 28 due to another entertainment on that date.
A disjointed report notes a class reunion at Dr J A L Galw s residence and references various names. It highlights cooler recent weather, delayed work, and anticipated cotton acreage reductions due to a cold spell, with outlooks on crop conditions and late harvest activities.
Pupils of Red Bank school will perform Saturday night at the school building beginning in the evening. Admission is free and the public is warmly invited to attend.
A collection of maxims urges speaking well of friends and avoiding enemies, emphasizes perseverance as success, compares cheerfulness to charitable spending, and advises boldness in pursuing fortunes. It notes the world yields if you dare, even after defeats.
The two week Methodist meeting at Saxe-Gotha ends Sunday morning. four unite with the church. A closing program is set for Saturday night, April 29, promising a good time for attendees. Easter visits include Miss Ollie Tanne with Miss Marie Bailey and Miss Mary Waiting with Miss Cleo Howard. Mrs. Sue Turner of Columbia visited Mrs. Jno. C. Bailey. Se near Edmund spent Sunday.
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