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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1919

Page

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Cotton plan discussed at Anti Boll Weevil meeting

W W Long of Clemson backs continuing cotton and a county by county program to fight boll weevil. Clemson College and the U S Department of Agriculture would direct groups across counties with funds from the general assembly. The plan strengthens the Anti Boll Weevil Association rather than abolishing it. The meeting included executives and business leaders from across the state and was approved for action by county delegations.

W'W. Long Clemson College W. M. Riggs D. W. ‘Watkins Clemson General Assembly United Kigenttes Long Anti-Boll Weevil Association Anti Roll Weevil Association Wi W. Long Dr. Long South

Chapin Couple Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary

Special to the Dispatch News Chapin S C December 24 The home of Mr and Mrs J C Lever hosted a small family reunion marking the 10th wedding anniversary of Mr Lever and Mary Caroline Lever Their children Wessinger Lever and two other sons plus 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren attended along with several families The couple ages 76 and 72 respectively were served a long dinner and expressed wishes for many more anniversaries

D.C. Lever Dispatch News Chapin, & C J. C. Lever Lever Mary Caroline Lever W. B. Wessinger Chapin J. A. Lever Columbia J. W. Lever Irma

Mrs Sallie Livingston Dies in Leesville at 35

Mrs Sallie M Livingston of Leesville died at home on December 25 after a brief illness. She is survived by husband C E Livingston two daughters L E age 10 and Ernestine age 3 a father J P Bodie a brother J H Bodie an uncle two aunts and many relatives. Her funeral was held in Leesville, and she had recently marked her 13th wedding anniversary.

Sallie Livingston Leesville Sallie M. Livigston Leesvile C. E. Livingston J. P. Bodie Livingston Methodist Church L. E Ernestine J. H. Bodie J. P Abie D. N Crosson Alewine Upper Dutch Fork Lexington County Mahala Alewine Henry Alewine Lexington Victoriouy Mattie Blearr Spring Hill Fereai J. N. Eleazer Br. J. O' Eleazer Willie Koon Peat Perry Martin Chapin Anderson Conta Peak N. G. Summer G. P. Clark Ollie Esther Heber Meetze A. C. Summer Columbia Tough Hook Off L. S. Summer

Masonic Lodge installs Lexington No 152 officers

A regular Lexingt on lodge No 152 A F M met Saturday night the 27th and installed officers T L Harman W M G F Roberts S W J Leaphart Front Hendrix treasurer A D Martin secretary J D Carroll I D J W Seay J D Eliz Corley tiler A petty feather of the meeting was an oyster supper at Drafty hotel greatly enjoyed by those present To Wind degree was conferred.

Lexington Lodge No. 152 T. Ll. Harman W. M

Lyceum to Feature Miss Ch 1 Howard Monday Night

Miss Ch 1 Howard, interpretive artist, is the next attraction of the Lyceum course at the high school Monday night at 8 o clock. Her wide repertoire and faithful portrayal of types are praised, and a good crowd is hoped for to greet her appearance.

Howard Lyceum Thaward Harroll

Holiday notes and Christmas gatherings in Middle Black Creek

The Mid dle Black CreekNews reports a holiday season filled with school entertainments at Pond Branch om Dor 19 and Christmas visits from Cher okee, Swansea, Gilbert and nearby areas. A boy named Ray suffered a burn to his left hand in a chimney incident. Members attended church services as the 1820 conference year opened at Pont Grinch with Rev Stackhouse presiding.

Pond Branch C. C. Howard Ray Mla PW. Miller Perry M. Floward Saim Swansea Mere Gunter Garrel A. TL. Kirkland Henry M. R. Crout Mat Eva Kyzer Pont “Grinch Suidas Stackhouse

Fire destroys home of York citizen at Fork section

Fire wrecked the Me John Meetze residence in St Andrews settlement Fork morning, destroying furnishings. A tin box with about $200 was found, the child revealed, and Mrs Meetze fainted. No insurance was found. charred remains were sent to Washington for redemption, risk of loss uncertain.

John Meetze St Andrews Fork

American Legion to Meet Friday in Lexington

The Lexington post of the American Legion will hold a very important meeting Friday evening at 7 in the Clay rooms of the new Corley building. Key decisions on the new rooms and services for veterans will be discussed, with treasurer and historian expected to attend and several members planning to join. Interest in resuming minstrel plans for January is noted, with preparations to restart next week. The meeting will be in the office of Efird and Curell.

Lexington County Jation Lexington High Sction American Legion Myiday Corley Diihling Caroline Lexington Clary Historium Rvie Legion Efird and Cureroll

Home from School Poem Reads of Returning Students

The poem Home from School arranged by Uncle Josh celebrates students returning home from colleges and schools. It depicts mothers bidding farewell at night with prayers for their children while beds are empty and rooms feel still. It evokes seasonal joy and the anxious, hopeful home atmosphere as families anticipate reunions.

Josh

Quiet Columbia Couple Wed at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Miss Emma Corley and Mr Henry Varl Cooper of Columbia wed Nov 22 at St Pauls Lutheran parsonage with Rev HA McCullowth officiating. A modest wedding supper followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Bernard Roof home. The couple plans a short tour before settling at home in Columbia.

Emma Corley Henry Varl Cooper Columbia St. Paul's Lutheran Church HA McCullowth Bernard Roof

Suspect Arrested in Peak Killing of Harold Suber

Sheriff Miller reports progress in the Harold Suber case near Peak. Jack Summers, a Lexington jail detainee, is held as a suspect along with John Adam Kirkland. evidence links Summers to Peak that day, but no verdict yet. The case resumes with a peasants’ jury imminent and Suber’s body found with a back gunshot.

Harold W. H. Suber Peak Miller Jack Summers Lexington John Adam Kirkland Young Suter Summers Suther Ave Little Mountain Suher Ather Athoush

Pastor Remembered and Thanksgiving Gift Sent

The Shuarouse family expresses heartfelt thanks for the generous assistance given to help celebrate the pastor during the holidays. The responses are gratefully acknowledged as a kindness that eases their burdens and honors the pastor.

Hlosaik B. Shuarouse

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