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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
1
A community guide outlines the potato curing house completion, grading methods, and storage practices. It covers crate use, grading standards, and the shift from storage to market or livestock feed, emphasizing organization at grading points and timely handling to reduce losses.
Notice states the Halloween party at Oakville School on Gilbert route 2 will be held Saturday night October 24 instead of Friday October 28 as previously published. The message stresses focusing on today’s successes.
Batesburg Lodge No. 138 AFM met to confer the third degree on Robert C Brabham C E Jones and Rev A L Gunter. The town heard Rev J R T Major preach at the Methodist church. Local society notes, visits, and brief court news follow, including Carroll and Bodie family gatherings and a petit larceny verdict for Dora Jones.
A community meeting at the Sunny South school house invites all residents to join on Saturday evening the 29th. The event offers a chance to meet teacher Miss Fulmer, celebrate good happenings, and console each other for misfortunes, with no buying or selling expected.
Fire gutted the dwelling of J. P. Huttn in Swansea on October 20 in the afternoon. Occupant Charles E. Fanning lost all household goods and wearing apparel. The sturdy residence stood in the town of Sisea and was described as a very good house.
Mrs Bessie Branham and Mr 8 A Wiggins, both of Columbia, were married last Friday morning in Lexington by Rev F P H Funderburk. The couple drove from Columbia and returned home immediately after the ceremony.
Julius E Sharpe county superintendent receives a letter from State Superintendent John E Swearingen with a table of county enrollments for 1919 20 and 1920 21 Rural graded school enrollment rises from 2883 to 3374 an 18 percent gain while high school enrollment moves from 2312 to 2331 about 0 8 percent The letter notes emphasis on rural graded and high schools improving gradation and promotion and calls for addressing thinning upper grades and fifth grade eliminations in 1921 22
Walter P. Hook assumed the office of probate judge on Tuesday the 25th, taking charge after the primary election and following the recent school district vote. Hook succeeds the previous probate official in a transition noted by local officials.
The Lexington Post of the American Legion delays its regular meeting from October 27 to Thursday night November 3. All members are urged to attend and participate in the rescheduled gathering.
Acting Mayor J Long announces that street work halted by a tractor accident will resume within days. Parts for the tractor have been ordered and are expected soon. East Main Street hill and Depot Street will be repaired. mayor is praised for dedication.
The new Edman school building is complete and the 1921 session starts Tuesday November 21 at 10 30 AM. Speakers include John Swearingen State superintendent J E Sharpe county superintendent and possibly others. A luncheon will follow on the grounds and the public, especially Steedman school patrons, are invited.
On a train from Chicago to Pasadena Mr Wrigley debates advertising with a bystander who questions the value of spending large sums. Wrigley argues advertising sustains demand and brand recognition, saying removing ads would halt his business and erode consumer awareness.
Edmund area notes county fair attendees and school openings at Edmund and Sunny South. Cotton ginning down sharply. one farmer expected under 100 bales this year. Flour mill shut for dam repairs. drought limits rainfall. Community updates include visits, illnesses, and a snake-killing feat by Mrs. Reeder.
The obituary notes the infant death of Miss Loch Sheaty of LexiRhee Seer and lists the wedding held at Rev. Wt. J. Neutan’s Green Street Methodist Church in Columbia. It records the bereaved parents Mr. and Mrs. 8. O Sheidy and mentions a location change to 2 Civrvaid Street, Colum.
A garbled line hints at a person who anticipated actions amid wealth. The text appears to reflect confusion about a plan and a mistaken sum, with a jab at procrastination or miscalculation. Names, dates, or places are not clearly readable in the fragment.
Lexington county delayed tax remittance as the treasurer W. M. Smith announced a limited collection schedule beginning November 15 at Chapin and ending November 24 at Swansea. Banks will handle deposits to avoid carrying cash, with a five mill levy cut from last year.
The water wagon has become a popular aid in Lexington to ease the drought on Main street. J. S. Caughman solicited a sprinkler loan from the state highway department, and Lexington Manufacturing Co supplied the water. Businesses thank the volunteers for timely dust relief.
In St Matthew s News farmers near completion of harvesting and considering sowing grain. Mrs J D McCarthy has returned home after a weeks stay in Columbia hospital and operation, now recovering well. Mr and Mrs Jessie H Keisler and children visited Mr and Mrs John Crout. Mr and Mrs P McCartha and daughters spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J G McCartha. Mrs Lonnie Kyzer and family present, Mrs Ethel McCartha stayed with aunt Mrs John Royant.
Lexington Lasht and Power Co. has completed a thorough overhaul of its plant at Barre's Pond, according to general manager Mr. Hy Liuree. A new turbine has been installed claiming to develop 50 percent more power, putting the company in a stronger position to serve patrons and withstand droughts without reducing water power usage.
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