State tax relief plans proposed by legislature committee
A two day session of the Joint Legislative Committee on Economy and Consolidation in Columbia last week announced plans to reduce the state levy from nine to eight mills, postpone new building projects, and raise revenue by taxing those who escape fair share. The panel forecasts a potential saving of over 2,000 in 1921 terms and aims for ongoing annual savings through centralized operations, improved procurement, and closer financial control. The report will propose new revenue sources and a shift of tax burden to those currently under taxed, with findings by department and agency.
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Columbia
Hae
Clay
Em St Wis
Ugh
C ‘Ully
Oeroanel Board
South
Griffenhagen
Associates, Ltd
Chicago
Court of Common Pleas adjourned after three weeks work
The court of common pleas adjourned last Friday after three weeks of work. Only two cases were disposed since the last issue. The Citizen's Telephone Co. vs. White & Simpson sought 3000 dollars for property damage during road construction. the jury awarded 400.09 dollars actual and 200 dollars punitive. Batesburg Cotton Oil Co. vs. Addie D Hedrick and Luther King ended with a directed verdict against King and non-suit for the other defendant.
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Common Pleas Court
Dispatch News
White & Simpson
Columbia
Leesville
Batesburg Cotton Oil Co
Addie D. Hedrick
Luther King
Lexington County Teachers Meet at Batesburg Leesville High
The Lexington County Teachers Association will gather at Batesburg Leesville High School next Saturday December 10 at 11 a.m. The program includes devotional exercises, Prof W F Scott on types of teachers, Julius E Sharpe on the county association, Ruth Brown in a vocal solo, and Dr Reed Smith of the University of South Carolina delivering an address. Lunch will be served by the Domestic Science Department. All teachers trustees and education enthusiasts are urged to attend for potential permanent county organization and a valued program.
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Lexington County Teachers’ Association
Batesburg- Leesville
W. F. Scott
County Teachers’ Association
Julius E Sharpe
Ruth Brown
Reed Smith
University of South Carolina
Batesburg-Leesville School
Smith
South Carolina
Dr. Smith
Batesburg
Leesville
Lexington County
Dixie Lodge to Elect Officers for the Year
A regular Dixie Lodge No. 52 I O O F meeting will be held on Monday night December 19 to nominate officers for the ensuing year. All members are urged to be present. Ira M. Sligh Noble Grand H. F. Rawl Secretary
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Dixie Lodge
Ira M. Sligh
Noble Grand
John Church Co Liberal Terms At Lexington Store
The John Church Company of Columbia advertises exceptional inducements for Victor Victrolas and other music reproducers. The long established firm enjoys strong local patronage and also sells high grade pianos and player pianos.
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John Church Company
Columbia
Victor Victrolas
Lexington
Edmund School Event Parker Cox Parity Night
Entertainment at Edmund School features a Cox parity cake walk oyster supper and chicken stew. The event is at the Edmund school house on Friday night December 29 and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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Eachmund
Clay Springs Show Opens With Chicken Stew Festivities
Supper and social event announced for Clay Springs showhouse on Saturday night December 14 starting at 1 30 with a chicken stew low cream festival and other amusements. Public invited to enjoy with friends at Clay Spring School. Also notes a December 1 wedding at the home of Mrs. Willie Keister Gilbert where H F Kyzer and Josie Roof wed in the presence of relatives and friends with Rev. L W Johnson officiating and a post ceremony dinner.
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Dreher-Hook
New Brookland
Mary Ann Dreher
Sander W. Hook
H. H. Dreher
J. W. Oxner
Geneva Waller
Fair Bluff
N.C
Annie Caughman
Lonnie ‘oGhe“troither
Ruby Hook
Q. L. Roof
Mrs. Hook
Clay Springs Showlhouse
Clay Spring School
Willie Keister
Gilbert
H. F. Kyzer
Josie Roof
L. W. Johnson
Mr. Kyzer
Box Party and Cake Walk at Center School District 53
A box party and cake walk will be held Saturday night December 7 at Center school District No 53. Hot sandwiches will be served and proceeds go to benefit the school. Girls urged to bring boxes and their sweethearts. the public is invited to attend.
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Center School
Salay More Livelihood At Land Sales Boosts Bids
Land sales conducted the first Monday by Clerk of Court H L Harmen drew a lively crowd and stronger bidding than recent months. The Dreher estate opened with 130 acres for 3925.00, then 43 acres for 1805.00. Gantt versus Black two tracts in Black Creek sold for 1000.00. Jane Shupp versus Lizzie Lites 73 acres sold for 305.06. J W Goodwin versus W E Merritt 220 acres near Swanses brought 504.00. J W Goodwin top bidder. Remaining sales called off.
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H. L. Harmen
Court House
H. R. Dreher
C. M. Baird
Gantt
Swanses
W. Goodwin
Box Party at Sharp's Hill School House
A box party and cake walk with other amusements are planned for Saturday night at Sharp's Hill school house. The event invites everyone to attend and enjoy a community gathering on December 17.
From Blue to Green Dinner Courtesy Turns Menu
A neighborly note thanks Dr Frank Roberts for bringing turnips and greens to the home dinner. The writer praises the change to tender greens with white pork and corn bread, calling it a fine addition to the meal.
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Frank Roberts
Uncle Josh
Entertainment at Macedonia School House Dance
An entertainment at Macedonia school house on Saturday night December 17 features children's exercises, a box party, and chicken stew. The public is invited and proceeds go to the school fund.
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MacEdonia School House
Pish Fry and Box Party at Congared School House
A tish fry and lox party with other amusements will be held at Con garee school house near Styx on Saturday evening December 17 at 7 o clock. The public is invited to attend and share in the enjoyment of the occasion. Trustees.
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Congaree School House
Styx
Christmas Exercises At Wateree School Play
There will be Christmas exercises and a play at Wateree school house on Saturday evening December 17 beginning at 4 o'clock Admission free. Everyone cordially invited.
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Wateree School
Birthday dinner near Steedman on December 23
Relatives and friends of Be A. Dikes Gantt are invited to a birthday dinner at his home near Steedman on Friday December 23. Pull Waskers will be appreciated.
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BE. A
Dikes) Gantt
Steedman
Pull Waskers
The Woman's Night Off
A 1900s style exhortation urging farm women to claim one evening weekly for personal freedom. The piece suggests using the car or horse to visit clubs or friends, with husbands caring for children and offering a kiss if asked kindly. It promotes respite from family duties and socializing away from home.
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John
Bugsy
Sara Jenkins
Margaret W. Jackson
Bon Weur Club to Meet with Two Misses and Mrs Pratterton
Bon Weur Club plans a meeting with Misses Egsie and Caro Sfint and Mrs J J Varroll Pratternton at an unspecified time. The event appears social in a local club context, reflecting community gathering customs.
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Bon Heur Club
Egsie
Caro Sfint
J. J. Varroll Pratternton
Legion Hosts Open House For Ex-Service Men December 15
The local American Legion Post will not hold a regular December meeting. Instead an open house for all county ex service men, especially those near Lexington, is planned on Thursday night December 15 at eight o'clock in the Legion club rooms. No invitations required, no subscriptions or money collected, cigars provided, and attendees urged to bring a buddy for a pleasant social evening aimed at easing today’s blues.
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American Legion
Lexington
The
Legion
Womens’ Auxiliary
Legion Club
Amick's Ferry News Highlights Local Visits and Christmas Plans
Mrs. M A Amick has been very sick but improving slowly. Families visit each other including Koon, Crout, Amick, and Shealy households. Christmas tree and exercises announced at Glue Star school on Friday night December 23 at 7:30, with special invitations.
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M. A. Amick
Jessie Koon
B. E. Amick
Wersehel Shealy
Delmar
J. W. Crout
B. B. Amick
D. D. Amick
Crout
Relott
Wateringford
Glue Star School
Lise
Ladies' Deprovement League to host chicken stew at Blue Star School
The Ladies' Deprovement League at Blue Star School District No 10 will furnish a chicken stew and refreshments on Friday night December 23 at the school house. Proceeds go to benefit the school. A literary program and music will also be offered. Everyone is invited.
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Ladies’ Deprovement League
Blue Star School
Senator Dial Seeks Seed Requests for Constituents
Senator N K Dil invites South Carolina constituents to request Government free seed for spring planting. Names should be sent to Washington to be included in the distribution lists, and Dial will ensure recipients receive their quota.
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Washington
Dec
NK. Dil
South Carolina
Dial
Lexington Lodge to Elect Officers at December Meeting
A stated communication of Lexington Lodge No. 152 A F M will be held Saturday night December 1. Officers for the next year will be elected and the Entered Apprentice degree conferred. Dr G F Roberts W M A L Martin Sec
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Lexington Lodge
A. F. MA
Lexinton Lodge
G. F. Roberts
Martin, Se
Death of Mrs Roberts in Lexington South Carolina
Mrs Gracie Ellen Roberts nee Corley wife of John H Roberts of Lexington South Carolina died Friday December 2 1921 aged 65 after prolonged illness She was a longtime member of Providence E L church and is survived by six children two daughters and nine grandchildren Funeral and burial were at Providence church the next day with many relatives and friends in attendance The grave was strewn with flowers May she rest in the presence of the Holy Saviour.
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Gracie Ellen Roberts
Corley
John H. Roberta
Lexington
S. C
Providence E. L. Church
Messrs. Jno. B
W. C. Roberts
H. H. Boozer
G. L. Conner
Sallie Roberts
Roberts
Providence Church
Cooperative Marketing endorsed by South Carolina bankers group
The South Carolina Bankers Association executive council and its agricultural committee endorsed a State-wide Cotton Growers Cooperative Marketing Association. At a Columbia meeting, bankers urged farmers to sign contracts while War Finance Corp official A W McLean praised the plan and noted loan prospects. group meetings will spread the message statewide.
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Columbia
South Carolina Bankers’ Association
South
Irolina Cotton Growers’ Cooperative Association
A. W. McLean
War Finance Corporation
Cotton Cooperative Marketing Association
Texas Association
South Carolin Cotton Growers’ Cooperation Association
The Model Wife Parable From An Old Preacher
An old preacher advised that a wife should resemble three things. She should be like a snail by staying within the home yet not carry all she has on her back. She should be like an echo to speak when spoken to but not always have the last word.
Old Timer Prison Encounter Turns Sour
A new guard guides a prisoner to his cell in a dark corridor after renovations. The guard warns of a hidden step but the prisoner retorts with scorn, saying he knew the danger long before. The exchange ends with terse, defiant tension between them.
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Lexington County Farmers’ Union
Newburg
J. E., Kaiser
General Assembly
Court OF Common Pleas
H. Ff. Rawl
Edmund
Clay Springs
Kyzer
Sharp's Hill School
Entertainment
Congared
BON Weur Club
Amick’s Ferry
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