Methodism Plans Fund Drive Across Lexington Circuit
Mr. Edward Hook leads the Christian Education drive for the Lexington circuit of the Methodist Church. A goal of 8,989.00 is allotted among churches: Lexington 3,641.00, Red Bank 1, etc. The campaign runs May 29 to June 5 with a state goal of 33,000,000 to bolster denominational educational institutions. Spartanburg Woford etc receive specified allocations. Progress reports indicate substantial advance and several groups near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hook
Hebron
Christian Education Movement
Methodist Church
Lexington
Waessitalions
N. Buff
J. H. Mathias
Horeb
G. C. Wooten
G. FE. Geiger
Lexinston
Red Bank
Shiloh
H. A. Whitten
Rene
Wo College
Spartanburg
Columbia College
Columbia
Lander College
Greenwood
Wofford Fitting School
Horry Industrial School
Aynor
Textile Industrial Institute
Carlisle School
Bamberg
Court Finishes Session with Guilty Convictions
Court adjourned Thursday after four days in session. Hamp Harris was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill and sentenced to one year on the chain gang or penitentiary and a $100 fine, which he paid. Henry Wheeler was found guilty of manslaughter and carrying concealed weapons and sentenced to five years. Judge Efird presented a memorial resolution for Barrett Jones, noting his death at Batesburg and praising his legal integrity, urging the minutes reflect the community’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of General Sessions
Hamp Harris
Dispatch News
DeVore
Henry Wheeler
Tto
Barrett Jones
C. M. Efird
Lexington Bar Asociation
Batesburg
Baptist Sunday School Convention Meets at Pelion
The Lexington Association hosts a two day Baptist Sunday School convention at Pelion Baptist Church on June 11 and 12. The program lists devotions, organization, reports, discussions on records, superintendent duties, outreach, and recognitions with multiple speakers and a dinner. Delegates are urged to attend from all churches in the association.
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One Lexington Association
Pelion Baptist Church
J. L. Corzine
Smith
Eddie Hite
H. B. Jones
T. J. Watts
Elizabeth Nuckels
Cross Roads school closes with a festive concert
The Cross Roads school held its closing exercises on Friday night, May 27, with a large crowd enjoying songs and dialogues by the pupils. The finale featured blackface performance and a pantomime, marking a successful seven month session supervised by Prof. and Mrs. C. G. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads School
C. G. Williams
Bannex
Messrs. A. McIver
M. L. Rister
Lexington School Play Repeats at Swansea Next Thursday
The tenth grade from Lexington High School will repeat their successful play in Swansea School auditorium on Thursday evening June 2 at 8 30. Directed by Mrs John D Carroll the cast will perform for the Ladies School Improvement League two thirds of the net proceeds go to the league. If Swansea stage facilities rival Lexington’s, Swansea residents can expect another treat from these young performers.
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Lexington
Lexington High School
Swansea
John D. Carroll
Ladies School Improvements League
Richland Grand Jury Balked on Swygert Case
The Richland county grand jury withheld indictment against Job C. Swygert for the murder of Dr. J. C. Nicholson in Teesville, citing crowded docket, cross county trial costs, and fairness. Judge Townsend instructed a true bill if evidence supports Nicholson’s death in this county, while considering state interests and witnesses. Foreman A. H. Kohn led the grand jury in reviewing correspondence and authority letters related to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Richland County Grand Jury
Job C. Swygert
J. C .Nicholson
Teesville
Court of General Sessions
Leesville
J. C. Nicholson
Townsend
Bing
Nicholson
Lexington
Michor Spignen
Grand Jury
Wolf
Swygert
Titchland County
Callison
A. H. Kohn
Pond Branch Methodist to Host All Day Exercises
Sunday school day will be observed at Pond Branch Methodist church next Sunday June 6. Morning exercises feature revitations by children and an educational address by A M Smith formerly from this area now of Anderson. An afternoon speaker is expected and a picnic dinner will be served on the grounds open to the public with baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond Branch Methodist Church
A. M. Smith
Anderson
eTher E
Banks to Close Friday on Davis Birthday Observation
National Bank and Bank of Western Carolina will close Friday in observance of Jefferson Davis' birthday as part of local holiday arrangements. The closures affect steps and routine banking services for customers.
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Davis
Tame National Bank
Bank of Western Carolina
Jefferson Puvis
Summerland college begins with honors in Batesburg
The ninth annual Summerland college commencement in Batesburg open ed Friday May 22 with an expression contest won by Ruth Counts of Harelson Georgia. Eleven graduates received A B degrees. The baccalaureate sermon was by Rev J L Morgan and the graduation address by Sister Elizabeth. Medals were awarded to Ruth Counts and others for scholarship mathematics expression history and more. The college reported strong health and self support, with a plan for a new dormitory.
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Batesburg
Summerland College
J. B. Carroll
Ruth Counts
Harelson
J. L. Morgan
United Lutheran Church of North Carolina
H. S. Petres
Aiken
The
Missionary Society
Elizabeth
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Charleston
P. E. Monroe
Sadie Lang‘ford
Carrie Folk
Tory
Ina Wertz
Myrtle Hendrix
P. D. Risinger
Ehrhardt
Board of Trustees
Risinger
United States
Christan
Middleburg Baptist Church
Messrs
W. A. Cooner
HH. T. Wright
Dy. H.C. Ridgell
Eshurs Baptist Church
Von
George Bell Timmerman
Shere
Lexington
Mary Ts. Thinmerman
Dite
Pleasant Lane
Edgefield
Timjan
Mary Eva Slite
Sally
Hite
Mock Hill
Winthrop College
Mir W. Ss. Tite
Bart
George Bo Dyaris
le Ecot
Attie Op Monly
Handkerchief Shower Planned by Luther League
The Luther League of St. Stephen's Lutheran church invites friends to a handkerchief shower on Friday at 6 pm on the court house grounds. Handkerchiefs from across the country will be sold, with dainty cambric and linen pieces to please patrons. Refreshments will be served as members anticipate a lively, fashionable event.
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The
Luther League of
Jeunesse Doree
James T. Bacon
Edgefield Chronicle
League
Quattlebaum Timmerman Wedding At Connie Maxwell Home
Miss Rebecca Quattlebaum and Marvin L. Timmerman wed at the Connie Maxwell Orphanage Durst Home in Greenwood on Thursday at 6 pm in a ceremony led by Dr. A. V. Jamison. The bride, daughter of W. B. Quattlebaum of Leesville, wore navy blue with gray accessories. Myrtle Dillworth sang and Minnie Justus accompanied. After the ceremony the couple honeymooned and will reside at Connie Maxwell with many friends.
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Greenwood
Rebecca Quattlebaum
Meryin L. Timmerman
Durst
Connie Maxwell Orphanage
Myrtle Dillworth
Connie Maxwell
Rose
Minnie
Justus
Forest City
N. C
Fran “Lo
A. v. Jamison
W. BE. Quattlebaum
Leesville
Connie Maxwell Orphianaie
There is a snake every Eden in all probability
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Sunday Services At St. Hen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
The June 7 morning service will feature The Great Supper Prepared for The Bidden Guests and the evening service The Christian's Standard of Excellence. Public invited to Divine services, Sunday school, and the day’s themes led by Pastor Arthur B. Obenshain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Obensciain
St Matthew's Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule
On Sunday June 6 the Sunday school meets at 2 00 pm and divine services at 10 00 am The Rev Arthur of Chenseham will preach The theme centers on sitting at the Tenet of The Tenpte
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Arthur of
Chenseham
Picture Show at Newberg Saturday
There will be a moving picture show at Newhberg school house Saturday night June 4. The program will feature Billy Wese and F Arbuchhs comedies together with other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhberg School
Billy Wese
F Arbuchhs
Butter contest begins in Lexington county offices
The first of a series of butter contests opened Tuesday in the office of Miss Annie Caughman, Lexington county demonstration agent. Nineteen pounds of butter from nineteen contestants were judged by Miss Elizabeth Forney of Winthrop College, with 17 women present. Five judgings will lead to three prizes, and all contestants receive parchment wrapping samples and a mailing franking card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Caughman
Lexington
Elizabeth Forney
Winthrop College
Lexington County
Caughman
Scholarships Examinations Set For July 8 At Clemson
Julius E Sharpe county superintendent elect announces four year Clemson College scholarships to be awarded this coming summer. Examinations for entrance to the freshman class will be held Friday July 8 1921 in Als algebra geography English grammar English composition rhetoric and agriculture. One year agriculture course scholarships offer $190 per session plus free tuition.
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Julius E. Sharpe
Clemson College
Dispatch News
Julius BE. Shiarpe
Lexington
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J. D. Carroll
Reratie Tathe
W. Burnett
Cross Roads
Richland Grand Jury
Pond Branch
Luther League
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Dridewy
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