Slogan Urges Seven Month School Term For Lexington County
The Dispatch News argues Lexington County should raise additional levies for education to match or exceed peers like Richland and Charleston. It urges state-wide pride in providing a seven month school term for every child, noting taxpayers in other counties contribute more to education and praising public schools.
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Dispatch News
Lexington County
Union In Education
Columbia
Richland
Charleston
Lexington
Old Lexington
Death of South Carolina Adjutant General W. W. Moore
The State of South Carolina mourns the death of Adjutant General W. W. Moore. A devoted officer, he championed the National Guard and rebuilt state readiness after World War I amid public indifference. He was noted for frugality and upright public service.
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South Carolina
W. W. Moore
Gen. Moore
National Guard
A Good Man Gone Rev C C Brown Dies in Richmond
The death in a Richmond hospital last week of Rev. C. C. Brown D D longtime pastor of Sumter’s leading Baptist church removes from the state one of its best citizens. Strong and courageous genial and cordial his influence extended beyond the denomination he served contributing to moral betterment and government in the state.
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Richmond
C. C. Brown
D. D
Sumter
Cit
Brown
Revered Reverend C C Brow Lauded for Kind Minister Care
The piece honors Rev C C Brow for his writing and civic service in South Carolina. It notes his simple, forcible style and humor, his push for better care for aged ministers, and the gratitude of many who valued his work and guidance.
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Brown
South Carolina
Rev. C. C. Brow
James H. Craig praised for steadfast bank examination work
The article lauds James H. Craig state bank examiner and his staff for difficult tasks in safeguarding the public interest. It notes their role in keeping weaker banks solvent amid deflation and credits South Carolina with few bank failures due to their efforts. The state owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Craig and his corps of helpers.
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James H. Craig
Craig
South Carolina
Beyond Comprehension on State Patronage and Party Desertion
The Newberry Herald quotes a South Carolina reflection lamenting possible shifting of allegiance by a prominent official who has held state attorney general, congressman, and senator roles. It asserts that any move toward accepting federal patronage from the rival party would betray past honors and traditions, and expresses disbelief such a change would occur.
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United States
Newberry Herald and News
Ship’s Time and Bells History on Deck Watches
The article explains how ship time used bells to signal half hours within six four hour watches. Each bell marks a half hour passed, so seven bells could indicate several possible times. The system ensured someone stayed awake on watch.
Origin of the Term Blizzard Traced to 19th Century Press
The word blizzard, describing a violent snowstorm, likely derives from a French verb meaning to wound. Early usage appeared in Asherville Illinois's Northern Vindicator before 1870, with Milwaukee Republican noting the first articles in its March 4 1881 issue.
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Blesser
Asherville
Illinois
Milwaukee Republican
Vaudeville origins traced to Norman poet Bas selin
The origin of vaudeville is traced to Oliver Basse lin a 15th century Norman peasant poet who sang ballads in old French. The term vaudeville later applied to light entertainment. An advertisement promises 666 quickly relieves constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches from torpid liver.
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Oliver Basselin
How We Cleared Our Summer Home for Rats
Mrs Perry describes a seaside home infestation. She used RAT-SNAP cake form rat killer to trap and remove rats in a week. The product is sold by Lexington Pharmacy and Harnon Drug Co with prices three sizes 35¢ 65¢ and $1.25 and comes with a guarantee.
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St May
Lexington Pharmacy
Harnon Drug Co
H. H. Butler
Harmon Drug Co
Local notices and social upshots from Lexington area
A brisk column records Mr James L Tapp in Atlanta and soon New York on business. Miss Annie Ballentine returns from summer school. Delinquent tax checks begin as Sheriff plan tax collection rounds. Local shoppers include Mrs Lester Addy Miss Bula aaay and Mr Henry Jake Kaw. A fox of visits from Swansea and Greenville plus a Lexington store opening near James L Tapp Company. Berry peaches from Miss Morell Long. John Spires pardoned and returns from Ft Leavenworth. Capt Charlie Harman visits from Atlanta and takes a role in Atlanta firm.
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James L. Tapp
Columbia
Atlanta
New York
Annie Ballentine
Chapin
J. P. Crafts
Hollowing Creek
Henry E. Smith
Twelve Mile Creek
Lester Addy
Bula Aaay
Oak Grove
Henry Jake Kaw
St. John's
Ed Hendrix
St John's
SL Rawl
Providence
Ella Harman
John Brooker
W. A. Sperrick
Swansea
Vermelle Caine
Greenville
J. M. Moorman
Lexington
George Nauful
Dowell E. Patterson
M. E. Sligh
Leonard Henry
Bernie E. Ford
John M. Banks
South Carolina
North Carolina
J. B. Penland
James L. Tapp Company
Corley
Willie Smith
Jasper Price
East Main Street
C. BE. Jones
Batesburg
McKendree Barr
T. C. Callison
Ave
Morell Long
Centerville
Geo. BE. Caughman
Leesville
Hugh Bookman
Irmo
Lula Williams
The
Edisto
G. M. Harman
R. B. Melton
Shandon Annex
Berry Junior Weed
S. A. Weed
Charlie
Win. Agstun
Ile
Southern Sash, Door and Mill Work Manufa Association
Song of
Charlotte
Low
Pauline Hook
Istine Davis
Greenvile
Elrando Godfrey
Williamston
Mauline Hook
Fletcher Senn
Isa
Local social notes from Oak Grove and surrounding towns
Dispatch News records visits and gatherings in Oak Grove and nearby areas. Thelmi Kleckley and companions return from Chicora College Home Demonstration Short Course while Columbia guests, Harman household pop call attendees, and grades of visitors from Graniteville Bamberg and Leesville appear. Rev H A Whitten heads to Spartanburg for the Methodist Training Conference at Wofford College with family and local seminarians doing summer supply work in Belmont.
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G. M. Harman
Columbia
Agnes Marshall
Ruth
Julia Marshall
Mary Jane McDonald
Nell Roper
Eva Albergotti
Mattie
Grace Powell
Fred Powell
Melvin Faulkner
Graniteville
Sid Steele
Little's Spring
Sara Meetze
Mary Williams
Bamberg
Henry A. Meetze
National Bank of
H .A. Whitten
Spartanburg
S. C
Wofford College
J. T. Frazier
J. Edgar Stockman
Ben Clark
Lutheran Seminary
Belmont
A.” Andrews
Stockman
Clark
Lexington
Chapin Sion
Canning Offer and High School Play Announced
Don’t waste surplus vegetables. have them canned by W. H. Crout and J. T. Hallman of Gilbert for reasonable prices. Also see The Coming of the Flowers presented by the Junior Sewing Club and friends at Lexington High School Friday night June 24 at 8 30.
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W. H. Crout
J. T. Hallman
Gilbert
Lexington High School
Winthrop College Entrance Examinations Held for Scholarship
The competitive Winthrop College Scholarship exam will be on Friday July 1 at 9:00 am in the Lexington Court House. Open to county girls 16 and older intending to teach, with restrictions on prior college attendance. The test covers English, Algebra, geometry, history, civics. No current vacancies. exam doubles as freshman entrance. Refreshments served after the play at the school auditorium. The ladies are invited.
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Winthrop College
Court House
Lexington
S .C
Sunny South School
Orangeburg Road
Edmund
S. I. Roland
Cuist
Birthday Party for Malcolm Edwin Corley
Mrs. Lonnie E. Corley hosted Malcolm Edwin Corley’s third birthday Monday afternoon from 4 to 7. Guests included Everette Lever, Bruce Wingard, several Conner and Wingard family members, Corleys Meetze Hunt and others. A Friday night event at the school storium was advertised at $250.
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Lonnie E. Corley
Malcolm Edwin
Malcolm
Everette Lever
Bruce Wingard
Sara
Harry Conner
Ruby Conner
Gladys
Robert
Frank Wingard
Mary
Archie Corley
Pearl
Birdie Corley
Mary Belle
Estelle
Railroads Earn Lower Revenues in April
Washington June 12 Railroads earned 29,201,000 in April versus 4,494,000 less than March according to reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The executives note returns on valuation were 2.18 percent for April, down from 30 percent in March, with expenses 86.74 percent of revenues. Southern district revenues rose 2.7 percent year over year to 372,161,000 while expenses fell 2.8 percent. Net operating income in the South reached 5,562,000, up from 3,099,000 a year ago.
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Washington
Sail
API
Mare
Bayern
Southern
His Own Fault, By Jove! Isabel in a Costly Year
A witty exchange shows Henry lamenting a car expense that surpasses a thousand pounds this year while Isabel blames him for keeping a running account. The dialogue reflects frugality and marital negotiation typical of Life.
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Isabel
Henry
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Sligh & Walker
Lexington, S.C
Moore
Adam
Winthrop College Etrance Examinations
George Mill
Laurel Falls
W. 5
Harman
Pardon Board
Tom Hair
Atheonian Club
G. W. Modlin, Sec’y Treas
Pelion
N. W. Dehardt
H. A. Fogle
H .S. Lindler
H. M. Lindler
J. W. Hollis
John Spires, Roland
Dixie Lodge
Ira
M. Slight
H. K. Rawl
Lexington Lodge
K. of Pington Lodge
Knights of Pythias
B. HW. Barre, C. Co, It. KE. Cook, K. Th
Lexington Council
Lee H. Powell
Caughman-Kaminer Company
Caughman- Kaminer Company
Saluda River
Frank W. Shealy
S.C
J. A. Long
Cowan Tire & Rubber Co
Chicago
R. 3
J. Hamp Hutto
Route 3
Warn
Triple St
Los Angeles
Cal
J. H. Arnold
R. Terry
Civil Service
Continental Bidg
Washington, D. C
Heither
Sue
George
G. C. Goodwin
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Savannah
James C. Hartley
Fred G. Hartley
Lexington, S. C
J. T Leesville
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