Governor Lites calls for state reforms and board changes
The lieutenant governor urges fiscal year changes for a balanced loan, creation of a central board to oversee operations, and replacing the state board of education with a new education board with policy powers. He also proposes abolition of free scholarships and higher teacher pay, plus statewide road funding and reforms to education and charitable institutions.
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Colum
Junius T. Lites
Rtex
Ana
aState
Gang
Ganson
Nes
Geregi Board of Education
State Board of
Ate
Ioan
Serene
MR CHAS B TAYLOR SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Mr Chass Taylor a prominent businessman of Bexington was seriously wounded Monday morning when a shotgun he was attempting to shoot burst. He and Tom Suber drove out to shoot hawks and a fragment from the breech struck his left arm, cutting a deep gash and severing muscles. Dr. G F Roberts attended the injured man.
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Chass
Taylor
Bexington
Tom Suber
Mr. Tayor
Parm
G. .F- Roberts
Tom ‘Suber
Negro
Whites of Good Roads Opinion Hurdles State Aid
A fragmented local note argues for direct road spending over state highway funding. The writer claims little support for a plan by a judge and mentions officials, costs, and a push to fund road work locally rather than through broader commissions.
County Agent Shealy Opens Lexington Office
County agent Shealy opens a Lexington office to confer with farmers and business men about better and more profitable farming. He will distribute bulletins of all kinds of interest to farmers. the office will be open on Saturdays and can serve as headquarters for the local people when in town.
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Miitera
Shealy
Saturays
Picnic at A Taylor's Home
A community picnic will be held at A Taylor's home on January 18. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a basket to share as they enjoy a day together.
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A. Taylor
State authority requests funds and new boards
The document outlines proposed state actions to assess property tax relief, establish administrative offices, and authorize appropriations from 75,090 to 109,000. It mentions creation of a state board to regulate moving pictures, increased duties for the public service commissioners, and expansion of police powers with 50 to 75 constables.
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Ignor Japp
Aberal
Board of Censors
Board of Public Service Commissioners
Boll Weevil Meet January Twenty Second in Lexington
The boll weevil conference, hosted by Clemson College extension department, will be held in Lexington on Thursday January 22. It aims to aid farmers with combat methods and crop recommendations after the weevil invasion across South Carolina. Experts with field experience will share practical guidance to help local growers protect crops this season.
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Lexington
Clemson College
South Carolina
MR MONTSON GOOD ROADS
A dispatch discusses how to build and maintain good roads noting clay roads become soggy and fail for trucks. It claims grading with rock and cement is the only durable method and mentions local officials Ridgell Corley and Derrick.
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Dispatch News
Pinder Hikige
Ridgell
Corley
Derrick
Wingard Wingard Wedding in Lexington Surprise
Miss Marie Norris Wingard and My Herman Wingard of Lexington wed Sunday afternoon at JA Cromer home service by a pastor. Guests in statemobiles witnessed the ceremony and the bride wore a field mouse gown. The couple then hosted a small reception at the groom’s father W Sanders home before returning to their new residence near town.
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Marie Norris
Herman Wingard
Lexington
Sev
JA. Cromer
Jututar
W. Sanders
Wingard
Airs. Wingard
Miss Norris
Dancing Classes Twice a Week in Lexington
A dancing class in Lexington is organized with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Peat of Columbia as instructors. Regular sessions will be held every Tuesday and Friday night in the Corley building’s upstairs hall. The couple are expert dancers and the class fees decrease with larger enrollment.
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Lexington
C. J. Peat
Columbia
Corley
A Hot Supper at Sunny South School
The School Improvement League of Sunny South School will host a hot supper on Saturday January 31 to benefit the school. Everyone is invited to attend and support the cause.
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Sunny South School
School Improvement League of
Court Opens In Lexington With Heavy Docket Next Monday
Lexington county general sessions court will convene Monday January 19 under Judge George E. Prince. A heavy docket is planned with many important cases. jurors drawn include J. Adams James W Lever J H Hite Ollie O Summer C Abner Tong Samuel E Taylor Morgan J Bickley and others.
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Court of General Sessions
Lexington County
George E. Prince of Anderson
J. & Adams
James W. Lever
J. H. Hite
Ollie O. Summer
C. Abnertong
Samuel E. Taylor
Morgan J. Bickley
Job J Chapman
Spires
Carroll
Ashealy
Lybrand
Otis A. Kirkland
J. Collins
Brice
Henry N. Sharpe
D. Leonard Jefcoat
Grover F
Geiger
SW Bieda
John A. Roberts
Ineit
W. Lawrence’ Smith
H. Hester
Joseph E. Hité
Lewie T. Comalander
C We “Smith
Weevil sections visit sparks praise for Georgia Alabama inspectio
Mr Noah, a leading Gaston planter, returned last Friday from an inspection trip to the weevil sections of Georgia and Alabama. He spoke enthusiastically about what he saw and learned about the weevil. Mr Spires notes the destruction wrought by the pest and its impact on local agriculture.
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Mrr. W. Noah
Gaston
Sofrea
Georgia
Alabama
Spires
Weather Prophet Jake Soulgrove Answers February Forecast
Lexington weather prophet Jake Soulgrove replies to Gaele Henry’s jab about Uncle Jake’s predictions. He warns that winter has just started and a blizzard will sweep the section in days. He teases a February calendar and promises more heat and shade.
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Jake" Soulgrove
Lexington
Totlewine
Kncle
Jake
Dispatch
Gaele Henry
Henry
Death of Mr Joseph Meetze at Irmo
Joseph Meetze, a well known farmer near Irmo, died yesterday after a long illness. The community mourns his loss as Mrs O Meetze is noted as a respected resident. The funeral with Masonic honors is planned for this afternoon with many from Lexington attending.
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Joseph Meetze
Irmo
Oyster Supper Planned at North Edisto School
See Improvement League will host an oyster supper at the North Edisto Schoolhouse district No. 87 on Saturday night January 24 for the benefit of the school. Local ladies prepare to serve in the new building and the public is invited.
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See
Improvement League
North Ediston
Box party at Gaston school house proceeds for school
A box party with cate walks and chicken stew will be held at Gaston school house on January 17. Everyone is invited and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Proceeds go to the benefit of the school.
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Cate
Gaston School House
A S Frick Dead At 73 In Chapin Home
Abraham Simeon Frick aged 73 died at his Chaping home January 6. He leaves a wife seven children four brothers and one sister. A faithful St Peters Piney Woods member and officer and a Confederate veteran. Funeral drew a large crowd of mourning relatives and friends.
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Abraham Simeon Frick
Chaping
St. Peters
Piney Woods
Bir. Frick
Teachers of County Met Here Saturday
County teachers gathered in Lexington with Prof. J B Mills from the University of South Carolina delivering the address. He urged an educational reawakening to raise salaries and improve conditions. a committee was formed to revise proposed resolutions on exams standards and teacher pay. The next meeting is set for February at the courthouse.
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J. B. Mills
University of South Caroolina
County Teacher's Association
Doctor Mills
Jorer
W. BE. Blacks Mills
Ethel Dreher
J.sischneider
Association
Court House
Lexington
Death of a Civil War veteran near Lexington
The obituary notes the death of a man aged about 86 near Lexington on Gay Street after a long illness. A veteran of the Civil War, he leaves a widow and two daughters. The funeral was conducted from his home by Rev. J. A. Cromer, with a large gathering present.
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Shull
J. A. Cromer
Swansea Epworth League meets in Swansea section evenings
The Swansea Epworth League will meet on Wednesday night January 14 and again January 21 with all invited. Local greetings note residents visiting relatives, recent trips to Detroit and Lexington, and remarks about store crowds. Several residents are mentioned including J. Arant and G. Hooker families, with best wishes to the Dispatch News readers.
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Swansea Epworth League
TW ‘Cooley
Lexington
B. T. ‘Rish
Lilia” “King
Mary Jefcoat
Jacob Arant
A. A
Riley &Haigler's
N. W. King
Maryrefcoat
A. M. Kirkland
Charleston
Swansea
A. A. Arant
Albert
Williams
Dispatch News
Minstrel by Legion on 22d at Lexington school auditorium
The Lexington Post of the American Legion presents a minstrel show on Thursday the 22nd to raise funds for club room furniture in the Corley building. Featured is a cast of famous minstrel stars and local talents, with admission 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. First come, first served with doors opening before eight.
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American Legion
Billy Beard
Bert “Sweir
Lasses White
Sugar Poot Gaffney
Gbilitrane
Jock
Therm
Lexington Post
Thapin
Swansea
Lexington School
Genoa Auditorium
Judge Geo. Drafts Ill. Probate Judge Recovers in Bouts
The many friends of Hon Geo Drafts the veteran Judge of Probate will regret to learn of his illness He has been confined to his room for several days with a severe cold His condition is much improved and he hopes to return to his office in the courthouse within the next couple days
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Geo
Macedon Schoolhouse Fish Fry and Oyster Supper
A community event at Macedon school house on Friday January 23 features a chicken stew oyster supper and a fish fry along with other amusements. Residents are urged to attend and enjoy the evening.
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Macedon Schood
Macedon School House
Mrs 8 J Leaphart to entertain Bon Hour club
Mrs 8 J Leaphart will entertain the Bon Hour club Friday afternoon at four o'clock in a local social event.
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J. Leaphart
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