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MET IMS k.1 '* * 651 ? ? ^H9m?9B . ? ?? ( M VOL. 26 CHERAW, S. C., JUNE 8, 1922 NO 31. || HOX. W. 1\ POLLOCK PASSES On last Friday morning at 7:3< o'clock the death angel dealt thi: community a staggering blow whei Hon. William Pegues Pollock was re moved from our midst. Air. Pollocl had been in ill health since he suffer ed a violent attack some months ago but recently he had recovered to sucl an extent as to raise hope for hi: ultimate recovery. However, Frida: morning he raised up in bed and fel back, dying in a very short time. Mr. Pollock was 52 years of age anr was the son of the late Capt. Ale> and Rebecca Pegues Pollock. He fc survived by his wife, who before hei marriage was Miss Bessie Salley, o Orangeburg and the following sisters Mrs. Henry Rogers, of Rockingham N. C., Mrs. Charlotte Harrall and Mrs T. E. Wannamaker, Sr., of Cheraw Mrs. T. T. Brooks, of Greenboro. X C., Mrs. Waddill Pegues, of Binning ' * * - -1 P. 4Ul.nn nam, Aia., anu iurs. uumuau, Providence, R. I. . Mr. Pollock was a prominent tigun in South. Carolina politics, havinj gained special prominence in the cam paign of 1914 for the 1'. S. Senate ant later in 1918 when he was elected tc fill the unexpired term of the lat< Senator B. R. Tillman. He represent cd Chesterfield county several term: in the legislature and served his conn ty many times as a delegate to tht State Conventions. Mr. Pollock's love for Cheraw al ways prompted him to take specia interest in the affairs of our town ant he could always be counted on t( help in any enterprise that was foi the good of this community. His generosity was known and fel by many people, both white and black and his numerous deeds of kindness and mercy will be remembered, the he is gone. He was a member o St. David's Episcopal Church. The funeral services were held a: this church an Sunday afternoon ai 4 o'clock. In spite of the very indent ent weather the large church was crowded to the door. Numbers of ou of town relatives and friends came long distances to be present at the last sad honoring of a much adtuirec friend. The honorary pall bearerwere Judge Edw. Mclvcr. Sen. Ge<>. K ijnov Jndee M. J Houah. Sen. D. D McC'oll, F. P. B. 'Pegues, Col. T. C Mamer, Wm. Godfrey, Wilds Peg ties Major J. J..Evans, Mayor C. L. Ilunley, J. A. Spruill, R. J. Little, Tylej Watson, Joe Lindsay, E. W. Iluvall J. W. Brasington. B. F. Pegues, R. T Caston, C. L. Prince, Laboste Evans L. M. Evans, W. D. James, Mr. Kilgo A. F. Hilliard, P. B. Huntley, M. W Duvall^J. R. Harrall and 1). S. Mathe son. The active pall bearers were C. K Waddill, L. C. Wananmaker, E. H Duvall, R. R. Hick.son. of Cheraw. l)r Bruce Edgerton and Rutledge McGci of Columbia, S. C. Many beautiful floral tributes coveted the grave. The Rev. O. T. Porcher of Bennetts ville. conducted the servicss ant Messrs. H. L. Powe, G. A. Bunch. K J. Cooper, J. D. Smith, E. Mallov, T G. MatWson, W. T. Powell and Dr 0. H. Purvis sang the hymns. DEATH OF SENATOR POLLOCK THREW PALI. OVER CONGRES! Special to The State. Washington, June 2.?News of th death of ex-Senator W. P. Pollock o South Carolina threw a pall aroum congress today. Senator Pollock ser> ed only a few months following hi election to complete the term of tli late Senator Tillman. In that time h made many friends In senatorial cir cles. "Senator Pollock was a mos lovable man," said Senator K. 11 Smith, when informed of his death "I am grieved at his passing." Senator Dial said: "Senator Pollocl was a representative South Caroliniai who served the state splendidly ii many particualrs." Representative J. F. Ityrnes said "Senator Pollock took a consi?ieuoti part in one of the polical crisises <? the state and his gamencss on th stump contributed greatly to tiie ,-af passage of the state out of that crisis. Others than South Carolinian-; wer affected. Senator I'nderwood of Ala bania. Democratic leader, said: "Sena tor Pollock was a real Democrat. ; strong man and an effective legi.-la tor. He won the heart < of his col leagues during his brief service ii congress." Career in Public l.itV The congressional directory give the following sketch of .Mr. Pollock "William Pegues Pollock of Cfcerav son of Alexander A. Pollock, of Alb marie county, Virginia, and Uehecc Irby Pegues, of Marlboro count) South Carolina, horn near Ciienw Chesterfield county, December 1 ^T< He was educated at the private an public schools and at the I'niversit of South Carolina; taught school fo two years; won appointment to Wcs Point in competitive examination, lui was rejected on physical examination served two years as clerk of Distric of Columbia committee in Fifty-seeon congress. Commenced practice of lav I ( HERAT'S UOLDEN RULE SALES DAY JOE 19TH Cheraw merchants who adopted the Xeosha Plan brought to Cheraw bv Mr. O. R. Lowe, of Missouri, under the auspices of the S. A. L. R. R., have named Monday, June 19th a3 the date of the first Golden Rule Sales Day. The farmers of this community should realize that the men who form this advertising club are spending considj erable money in order to make this day a success for the farmer. They are hiring an auctioneer to be ' placed at the disposal of the farmers on that day to sell his surplus farm implements, machinery, produce or any uung ne cures iu unci. 1 They will offer bargains from their stores that will be real guaranteed ' bargains. Every farmer should come to town on that day whether they buy or not to help boost the proposition. See next week's paper for full particulars. o COTTAGE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSN. ORGANIZED , The Cottage Building and Loan Association will collect the first payment on the stock sold on June 13th. This Association promises to be a great help to the building up of C'heraw. Their by-laws stipulate that no loan shall be made for more than $1500 and that the money shall be used for a new building or f'-r remod( cling. The officers and directors j elected are: J. 0. Raley, president; W. E. Duvall, vice president; L. S. Gibson, secretary and treasurer. The directors are: J. \V. .Maynard, J .0. Raley, B. F. Pegues, W. E. Du1 vail, T. B. Davis, L. S. Gibson. Another director will be elected by the stockholders. ) o BIG MEN ON PROGRAM OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Spartanburg, S. C.?Announcement has just been made here that a number of "big men" of several denominations are to have a place on the programme of the State Convention of the South I Carolina Sunday School Convention which meets at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, for a three day session, beginning June 20. Among those who are to be convention "head-liners" are Dr. D. W. Daniel of Clcmsun College, one of the leading Methodists of the State and Dr. W. 'J. McCIothlin, president of Furman University, Greenville, who is also president of the general Board of the Baptist State Convention, Dr. McGluthlin is also vice chairman of the Educational Committee of the South Carolina Sunday School Association. Among he other prominent religious leaders who will address the convention are: Bishop Kirkman G. Finlay of the Episcopal Church; Dr. W. IT. Hudson, returned missionary from China and moderator of the Presbyterian Church Svnn.'t of Qonth Pnrnlina olid tip. S I Derrick, president of Newberry ColI lego (Lutheran) Newberry. in 1 si)3 in Chesterfield county and has practiced law and farmed ever since. Klected to legislature in 1894 at the *ige of 23 and reelected in 1896, serving until 1S9S when he made the race for s congress and was defeated. "lie was Democratic presidential elector in 1900. Was reelected to leg1 islature in 1902 and again in 1901, : i serving until 1906. Has been delegate ' to practically every county and staP - Democratic convention from Cbester field since 1894 and president of coun>' ty Democratic convention many times, v Delegate at large to the Democratic - national convention at St. Louis in i 19Hi. President of South Carolina ' state convention in 191S. Nominated i- in Democratic primary in competition with Senator Benet and Attorney k General Peeples in 191S, and was elecii ted to fill out the unexpired term of ii the late Senator 15. ft. Tillman. Mr. Pollock married Miss Bessie Salley of : Orangeburg." i Governor Harvey's Coiiiinent | Governor Harvey yesterday spoke ( I til/* hiirliosit to t*m 4! r?f Mr PnllnnL* "j"l have always had a very high ad? j miration tor Mr. Pollock," Governor -, Harvey said. "He was a man of man itested public spirit and served his I j state well. In his death the state ; suffers a loss that cannot be easily - placed." The govrnor sent messages II , of condolence to the grief stricken ; family. "I have known Mr. Pollock for many ' years and his worth can not be estis t mated. He was a man of fine char: actor, a smart and shrewd thinker," . Gen. Wilie Jones said. "His death - | ty of the state. a ; General Jones has for many years . b< on an officer in the Democratic par. ty of thestate. i. The flags over the State House were i| at half mast during the day in respect v ' to Mr. Pollock. t j Mr. J. U. Isgett has returned from it several days stay with his mother in ; Macon. Miss. He was accompanied home from Atlanta, by his wife, who 11 has been visiting there for several v j days. Let's H r j ?UCM A j LOVEUV J / ! match! j 4-< 4 1V00DR0W WILSOX FOrXDATIOX CONTRIBUTORS "We .are publishing below list of contributors to date to the WoodrAw Wilson Foundation. The time to contribute to this worthy cause is NOW The campaign will close June 15th. and people who want to contribute will miss the opportunity. See .Mrs. H. P. Lynch, Chairman or the Editor of the Chronicle. List of contributions up to date. Mr. R. T. Caston $10.00 Mrs. H. P. Lynch :. 10.00 Cheraw Chapter U. D. C....: 10.00 Old Cheraw Chapter D. A. R 10.00 Cheraw Garded and High School, complete report 12.2." Mr. W. E. Duvall 5.00 Mrs. W. E. Duvall 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kinsey ">.00 Judge Edward Mclver 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Godfrey 2.00 Misses Huntley 2.00 Miss Bland 1.00 Miss Etta K. Powe 1.00 Miss Janet Marfarlan 1.00 Mrs. M. W. Duvall 1.00 Mrs. J. W. Maynard 1.00 Cheraw Bank 10.00 Civic League 10.00 Mr. P. B. Huntley 2.t>o Mr. ami Mrs. A. (J. Meiklejohn... 2.00 Mr. Lewis S. Meiklejohn 2.00 Mr. H. L. Powe 2.00 Mr. E. W. Duval 1 2.00 Yadkin River Power Co 2.00 Mrs. A. M. Ilendrix 1.00 Mr. J. W. .lustice 1.00 Mr. B. F. Pegues 1.00 Mr. M. C. Thomas 1.00 Mr. J. S. Burch 1.00 Mr. Barnwell Pegues 1.2" Mr. J. R. Harrell 1.00 Mr. Harold Pollock 1.00 Mr. Marion Malloy 1.00 Mr. George Terrell "?0 Mr. Charles Pegues ~?0 Mr. R!. C. Gray 2." Mr. W. L. Tolson .2* Mr. F. \V. Pegues 2." Mr. Otis Ladd 12 Mr. Will Godfrey .".00 Mr. Edwin Malloy "?.O0 Mr. L. M. Evans 2.00 Miss M. Jones 1.00 Mrs. R. C. Gray 1.00 Miss L. X. Harrington 1.00 Mr. L. A. Kerr 5.00 -Mr. C. K. Wad dill o.oc Dr. T. E. Wannamaker 1.5( Mr. Dan Tilman 1 .Of Mr. W. D. Duncan 1-0C Dr. S. Graham 1.00 Merchants and Farmers Bank. ~..0? Mr. E. H. Duval I '?.0(. Dr. J. K. Funderburk l-r>0 Mrs. II. G. Melton 1.00 Mr. J. \V. Radcliff 1.00 Mr. H. P. Duval 1, Jr 1.00 Mr. C. F. Henley 25 Mrs. K. F. Malloy 1.00 Mrs. T. P. Harrall 1.00 E. G. Smith 1.00 Total $107.00 CIIKSTKRF1 Kl.ll COVITtllU TOILS Miss C'ora Craig $1.00 Mr. W. I). Craig 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Odom 1.00 Mr. W. P. Odom 1.00 Mr. Lee Melton 100 Dr. F. S. niiiir i.?u Mr. W. J. Douglass 1.00 Mr. C. C. Douglass !.<?0 Mr. D. P. Douglass 1.09 Mr. J. A. Welsh 1.00 Mr. Krnest Moore, Ml. Cr?<ghnn, S. C 1.00 Mr. H. K. Wilson 1.00 Mr. W. T. Lucas 1.00 Chesterfield Drug Co... 1.00 Teal-.lones Co. Mm Mrs. F. II. Sanders 1.00 Hank of Chesterfield Mr. W. F. Young ;">0 Mr. Townley Hedfern .10 Chesterfield School 2.t>5 Total. $24.2f. [ave a June We BACK W A R I) G L A N E S News Onr Great Grandfathers Read In The Charleston Courier May 30, 1822 1 ( Navigation in the South t'heraw, May 25.?A little well in ' the Pee Dee river has brought safe to 1 this place; the Maid of Orleans with 1 our shore both of the steamboats of her cargo, and the Pee Dee with her 1 two two boats?we may, therefore, 1 thank Providence, and not thj P.oerl ' of Public Works, for the coatinuance 1 of our navigation thus tar. It is to be feared the navigation must soon cease on the Pee Dee river, ' if not for want of water, yet on ac- ( count of the perils attending northern ( oenstitutions in this climate, especial- ' ly when exposed on the water in the summer season. It is a reflection up- 1 on our state, that so great and so useful an art as that of engineering, should not be more cultivated by native citizens of this climate. Thousands of natives are found, whose con- ' stitutions enable themi to sustain the ' noxious air of the river and swamp 1 in the occupation of overseas. If such J could betaught the art of engineering. ( they might render great advantage: ' to navigation. While we are compelled to employ persons who cannot with 1 safety remain here longer than the first rff June, we must be contented to ' lose nearly one-half the year's naviga- ' tion. o ! MRS. SILK It ENTERTAINS THE BOOK (' E V If c (Maxton "Scottish C'nief") 1 On last Monday evening the members of the Book Club and their hi'. bands?those fortunate enough to possess them were most delightfully entertained at the Manse by Mrs. E. L. Siler. Wild fern, bamboo vines ami wild hunnysuckle, blended beautifully with roses in the decorations. Each person present was asked to represent some book, and much amusement was afforded by the efforts ?some successfully, and some wide of the marki?to guess the name of ( the book. Xot many knew that " Son of Battle," meant "Bob, Son of Battle," though Worn conspiculou !y ( by Mr. Robert Croom. borne of the , other good ones were a burnt mat ii. signifying "The Light that Failed," a j rose inside of a large circle meaning "The Rose in the Ring," and who would know that a figure S on one arm and a 9 on the other was meant to be added together to spell "Seventeen"? specially when these were worn by one 1 who was supposed to be just "sweet I sixteen." Another great treat given the guests was some delightful music by .Miss Anita Ast, of Fayettesville, who came . i over for the occasion and charmed ev. ! ery one of her marvelous violin music, I ' sweetly and artistically accompanied j by Miss Ruth Siler. Some said they I could not find words to express their enjoyment of the music. The guests of honor were Mrs. filer's sister, Mrs. C. P. Johnson, and Jll Miss Carrie Lee Prince, of Washington. 1) f! T-'iirh wn? mnct tnsf oful I v ' and eloquently gowned, added much to the pleasure of the evening by their 1 presence and personality. At the request of some of the guests 's Miss Ruth rendered, in her sweet way. ' some vocal and instrumental solos. Miss Ast was extremely generous with her encore and seemed to love to play as much as her audience en- ' joyed listening. At the close of the entertainment Mrs. Siler served delicious brick ice " cream and cake. All went a?'a; feeling they were indebted to Mrs. Siler and her charming sisters for one of ' the most delightful evenings they had spent in a long while, and even the men who were present and who do not oridnarily enjoy such social functions, felt they would have indeed missed a e rare treat if they had remained at home. - ** ? -r1/ I I dding CIIEKAW VOTING PRECINCT DIVIDED The Chesterfield County Democratic Executive Committee has divided Cheraw Precinct into two boxes so ;hat the Eastern precinct will be cnftwn as Precinct No. 1, and the votng place will be at the Cheraw Town Ball. The Western precinct will be known is Cheraw No. 2, with voting place it H. B. Pollocks "Store in Kinland, he dividing line between the two precinc ts is the A. C. L. It. R. near I Damey's store to the "Y". Mr. H. T. Caulder ha3 the Club Roll j 'or Cheraw No. 2, and he with the : ither two members of the enrollment :ommittce will make every effort to ?nroll all voters. Mr. Joe Lindsay has the Club Roll 'or Cheraw No. 1. o MRS. LILLIE I). JOHNSON Mrs. Lillie 0. Johnson, wife of P. 2. Johnson, died Wednesday May 30th. ibout 2 o'clock A. M., after an illness 3f several months of chronic nephritis. Funeral services were conducted at Dak Grove at 10 o'clock Thursday by tier pastor, Rev. J. B. Prosser. Mrs. Johnson was about 27 years old, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Driggers. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church >f which she has been a member since before her marriage about nine years igo. She was a woman of strong christian character, one who loved the ivork of the Sunday School and all -hristian work. It was such an inspiration to her many friends* and neighbors who visited her during her long llncss to see how patiently and well die bore her sickness, and how ;houghtful of others and appreciative ;he was of any little thing they did 'or her. She will be sadly mi sed by ?adly missed by her christian friends, he members of the Sunday School and ill who know her. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her litis, land, l\ C. Johnson, two small sons. Jdell and Joseph. <t.ire seven and-live tears, also her father and mother, hree sisters and five brothers. May Clod's richest blessing- rest on lie bereaved family and may the meni>ry of vVifo so true and Mother so kind To husband and children left behind, l. r gentle, thoughtful and loving way, Fie a guide to them every day. A Friend. CIVIC LE.UUE NOTES ? Services at Methodist Church. Methodist Episcopal Church, South Dr. Watson B. Duncan, Paster. "The Friendly Church." Sunday School at 10 A. M., Mr. H. A. dcLeod, Superintendent. Preaching at 11 A. M. by the Pastor. Subject:: "Christ and Education." At 8:30 I'nion Services will be held it the Presbyterian Church. The Junior Epworth League will neet at 3 P. M. The Senior Epworth League will licet at 7:43 P. M. Prayer Service on Wednesday at 1:30 P. M. Topic: "Studies in I'racical Religion." Public cordially invited to all serricea. Sen ices at First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw ; 5. C., Rev. A. II. McArn, D. D., Pastor, j Sunday School at 10 A. M., Mr. Joe Jiulsay, Superintendent. Morning Service at 11:15 A. M. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evning '--.'t 8:30 o'clock. Evening service: at 8:30 p. M. I .NOTICE 0 FENROLLMENT IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Under the rules of the Democratic t Party a re-enrollment Is required for e each election year and this is manda- a torv. The enrollment books will be C open at the various clabs on Tuesday, g the sixth (6t'n) day of June, 1922 and will clo?e on Tuesday, July 25th, 1922. -J The Democratic Executive Commit- l< tee respectfully urges every democrat ? to enroll and tinder tne ruies or me u Party, unless your name Is on the club s roll of your precinct you cannot vote a and must enroll in the club nearest c your resiednce, calculated by the near- < est practical route. ^ The rules of the party further pro- a vide: I "Each applicant for enrollment shall i in person write upon the club roll his i (or her) full name and immediately i thereafter his (or her) age, occupation and postoffice address, and if in a city ( o rtown shair write the name of the i stre?t numter of the house in which I applicant resides, if such designation' 1 exists in such city or town. I "If the name be illegible the Secre- * tary shall write the name beneath the ] signature of the applicant. In the I event of the inability o fthe applicant to write he ((or she) may make hi3 (or her) mark upon the roll, which shall be witnessed by the Secretary or other person then having the custod thereof, and if the Secretary shall fill in other requirements." I Under the laws of the State and the rules of the Party the women have the full right of suffrage and they are most respectfully invited to enroll for the elections and their failure to enroll and vote would give other sections of the State a voting advantage. All democrats who are properly'en. miloH anH uhn have reached the aee of TWENTY-ONE YEARS, or shall become so before the general election in November, and who have been in the State TW OYEARS and in the County SIX MONTHS and in the voting precinct 60 DAYS prior to the first primary to be held on 29th day of August shall be entitled to vote, provided, of course, they are citizens of the I'nited States and of South Carolina, j The following is a list of the voting I places, the Committee of Enrollment for each and the places where the books can be found: , Cheraw No. 1: Mrs. G. W. Martin, Joe Lindsay and L. C. Wanameker. Place: Town Hall. , Cheraw No. 2: J. J. West, H. C. Caulder and Osborne Rivers. Pollock's store. Pee Dee: H. K. Linton, R. C. Spe ise and John H. Wallace. Place, H. K. Linton's or the usual place. Bethel: J. M. I\imery, D. S. Mattheson and C. C. Chapman. Kimery's store. Brock's Mill: D. C. Caulder, R. S. Parker and J. C. Brock. School house. Grant's Mill: B. F. McBride, W. B. Atkinson and W. H. Caulder. Teal's Mill. Patrick: W. A. McNair, D. M. McNair and D. F. Buie. Postoffice. Middendorf: A. C. Wilhelm, J. C. Catee and W. R. Johnson. Depot. Gusleydale: F. J. Johnson, Theodore Winburn and R. C. Baker. School Hottse. McBee: R. T. Seegers, D. L. Guy and D. G. McPherson. Corner Drug Store. Cat Pond: J. W. Ruthven, John A. Williams and Lewis Wilkes. School House. Shiloh: J. W. Merriman, Bryan Odoun and T. H. Dougalss. School ! House. Bay Spring: J. W. Rascoe, J. A. Davis and Daniel C. Campbell. Place Bay Spring School House. Cross Roads: V. B. Waddell, J. H. Dalrymple and W. D. Gulledge. Church or usual place. Snow Hill: W. C. Freeman, K. C. Crawford and J. F. Crawford. S'Jiool House. Ruby: W. R. Eddins, J. S. McGregor and L. M. Raley. Place the bank. Wexford: P. A. Gulledge, I. R. Melton and J. G. Lowry. Place ; Lowry's Store. Mt. Croghan: W. J. Rayfield, 17. A. Jackson and W. F. Hough. Place Bank. Winzo: T. B. Watts^ W. N. Jordan ' and J. A. Taylor. Place H. Z. ('litem's 1 i>r the usual place. Center Grove: J. A. Demby, Roy Summerland and J. W. Jordan. Place : School House. Pageland: C. F. Funderburk. G. W. ' Kennington and R. J. Ogburn. Munge Bros. Store. Dudley: T. D. Funderbur.c, Howaid Funderburk and W- I- Funderburk. ['lace: School House or usual place. Plains: G. W. Hins>tn, T. .1. Hod gers and TV. J. Hicks. Hick's S'.ore. Jefferson: J. A. Baker, J. W. Mil- ' ler and J P. Xichol-on. Nicholson's * Store. Angelas: T. J. Knight, E. A. Mid- " dleton and W. L. Jordan. Jordan's Store. s Catarrh: A. M. Leaird, J. C. Holley j and B. E. Fnnderburk. At Funder- < burk's Store. Court House: F. M. Cannon. T. TV. i Kddins and C. J. Sellers. Court House I The gentleman whose name appears last on each committee will act as ] Secretary. . [ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Supreme Judge of he Universe has decreed that the H arthly labors of our beloved friend nd fellow member of the Chesterfield 9K ,'ounty Bar Association, William Pe- M ;ues Pollock, should cease, and, H WHEREAS, the United States of imerica has lost a statesman of high JS teals and broad vision; the State of iouth. Carolina has lost one of her H irightest jewels, a gifted and loyal IB on; the bar of the State an earnest SB ible and honorable lawyer and advo- H ate; and the members of this asso- K iation a true and loyal friend, a de- fi oted and kind co-worker and coun- I ielor, whose unfailing courtesy and 9 cindness, and whose consecrated zeal jm n the paths of honor and righteous less shall ever remain and be treas- f K ired in our memories; f H NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the ^ rhesterfield County Bar Association, 9 n meeting assembled, that a copy of , . m hrse resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the association, a copy m thereof sent to the family of our de- 'ViB jeased member, and a copy thereof S published in the newspapers of Ches- 1 terfield County. I CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BAR | ASSOCIATION, | BEST METHODISTS OF 1 DEVELOPING CIVIC PBIDE 3 Civic League's Prize Winnlnf Essay I Won by Miss Polly HarralL 1 "Civic Pride" means that aach indi- I vidual should take an Interest in and * I promote anything that tends to a bet- fl terment of our town, be it physical, 1 mental, moral, or spiritual. Our next question i3: "How can we get our citl- I zens to take a personal interest in the 9 welfare of our town?" While a few | have realized this need and are ex- I erting every effort, there is still a vast | number whom the spirit of community. S welfare has not reached. I Our ancestors so wisely layed off I our town with its broad streets and j rows of beautiful trees which have I been handed down as a heritage to us. j When we think that many of our grand I old trees were planted by loving hands, I u ?"1J Worn OQPftfllllv_ J WC gliUUlU suai u vuvui vwk In developing civic pride, first, ^ must look at our homes, and see that they are made more beautiful. This we can do at little expense: The native grass, if kept mowed, is beautiful. What more beautiful flowers cpuld we wish for than mountain laurels, azaleas, yellow jasmines, fringe-trees and dog-woods? These and many others can be gotten from our woods. Some may say, "how can we encourage people to beautify their homes?" It might help to have printed in the paper at intervals a list of those whose appearance comes up to par?a certain standard set by the civic authorities. If ^ our homes are beautiful, we take more civic pride in our town. Our competent mayor, his assistants and the Civic Lel|ue have done won- .'-J derful work to develop civic pride. In spite of the efforts of these faithful workers, there are still people who persist in throwing papers in public places and in scattering rubbish where it may be seen. A good remedy for this is one which has just gone into effect. That is, is matte one peraon uu c^u block responsible for the appearance of his block. Another great benefit to the town would be the covering up of our open, mosquito-breeding ditches. This would not only add to the beauty ^ of our town, but also improve the health conditions. How can civic pride be developed in our school? Shrubbery could be planted around the building, each grade being responsible for a certain part of ? the work. This would help cultivate civic pride among the children. Another way to develop civic pride is to anake our stations more attractive. If they are ill-kept, strangers are apt to get a wrong impression of Cheraw. Let us try to make our stations as attractive as possible, for who does not wish one's town to appear to the best advantage? Last, hut bv no means least, we \ should show In some outward way the ' pride which we so deeply feel for the brave hoys who gave their lives for a cause that was just. We have planted trees in their memory; a park has been suggested, also a community house. "T But let\is all get-together and make some beautiful memorial for Our Boys, for there is no one who does not love, honor and revere them. In order our civic pride to show, We must rake and mow before our door; And after this is thru, we must look around, And help with the good work all over the town; Our labors finished we'll take a rest, And know that our town is among the best! Let the word go out to all the voters jo that there will be no reason for inyone in the County being deprived )f his vote in the coming election. The Executive Committee at all time jvill be glad to give any additional information. M. J. HOUGLH, j D. F. BROCK, Chairman. I Secretary. M m / ' ^ ^H