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/ <s TUB OFFICIAL NBWSFAPBB OF BAUM WILL COUNTY \ Consolidated June l t 1925. Barnwell People-Sentinel VOLUME LIU. "Just Like a Member of the Family'’ BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1930. NUMBER m Club Members Hold I 2nd County Contest Twenty Girls from Nino Clubs Par ticipated in Meeting Here Sat urday, March 15th. A* Tfie second contest in Barnwell County for 4-H Club Work was held at the local high school building Satur day, March 15th. "Twenty girls from nine clubs in the county, Double Pond, Barnwell, Elko, Hilda, Hercules, Oak Grove, Long Branch, Healing Springs, and Reedy Branch, participated in. this contest, which wa s held by Miss Eliza beth McNab, Home Demonstration Agent, assisted by Dr. Ben F. Wy man, of the State Board of Health, Dr. W. C. Milhous, of Barnwell, Miss Bessie Harper, District Agent, of Ai ken, and Miss Lucia Porter, Home Demonstration Agent of Allendale County. Seven girls entered the health con test, as follows: May Creech, Gladys Hair, Vivian Garvin, Myrtle Keel, Dorothy Furtick, Helen Delk, Irene Hier». Six were in the health improvement contest: Ruth Still Azilee Birt, Hel- en Bates, Elizabeth Gunnels, Muriel Norris, Liddie Sanders. Seven were in the project club con test: Ernell Sanders, Virginia Hair, Evelyn Anderson, Catherine Creech Olive Sanders, Eloise Sanders, Carrie Grace Grubbs. In the project contest, three were from first year food clubs. These ex hibited posters showing a well-bal anced breakfast, dinner and good Jrealth habits. Each poster taught one lesson, with a few' simple, direct words and attractively grouped pictures, to attract the eye and carry home the idea intended. Two girlg exhibited slips made in clothing work and two displayed yeast ibiead. It is interesting to note that the two latter were the youngest girls, competing, each being only 10 years old. Miss Harper, in judging, partic ularly commented on the splendid re sults achieved by these two little girls, Carrie Giace Grubbs of Reedy Branch and Virginia Hair of Long Branch. The loaf of bread made by the for mer was as fine a loaf and scored as high as any ever judged by Miss Har per. Gets Trip to Winthrop. A trip to Winthrop was awarded to Katherine Creech, of Galilee, for the best club record, including exhibit. Second place wa s a\va»ded to Evelyn Anderson, of Elko, aUo just 10 years old, and third place to Olive Sanders, of Hercules. The award for health iest girl, a trip to Winthrop, was won by Vivian' Garvin, and the award for the girl making the greatest improve ment in herself since January 1st was wen by Muriel Norris. Katherine, Vivian and Muriel wdll go to Winthrop in June with Miss McNab, Home Dem onstration Agent, where they will represent Barnwell County in the Dis trict Contest. Mrs. Ashley Entertain*. » Ellenton, March 25.—Mrs. W. E. Ashley entertained her Sunday school class, the Junior Bible, at her home Monday evening with an “Old Fash ioned Pa'rty.” Each meml>er invited some one else, and quite a merry group of young people was present. Old fashioned games were played and con tests enjoyed, after which the young people, led by their hostess, went to the bieakfast room, where they all made sandwiches and punch and served each other. The whole party w’as delightfully informal and a merry evening was enjoyed. Kills Expense Money Bill. Local and Personal News of Blackville Farmers of County Allendale Political • Entering Contests Pot Is Boiling Also Social and Personal News from Williston By a vote of 39 to 35, the House killed the “expense money” bill Friday night, the passage of which would have given each member of the legis lature $200 in addition to the regular salary of $400 and would have re quired an appropriation of about $34,- 000. The Rev. D. W. Heckle, one of the representatives from this county, was among the sponsors qf the meas ure. Dr. Briggs Suffers Breakdown. Blackville, March ^ 25.—Dr." D. K. Ilnggs, who lor the past 40 year*, has been a practicing physicia \ of esteem r, this comn unity, is confined to his oed because a breakdown occasion ed by overstrain, ft is hoped that he will soon be well agim, as his service to his common tty cannot be well •pored. Blackille, March 22.—The Monday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. H. D. Still, Jr., Wednesday afternoon postponement being due to conflicting entertainments. Tables were set for 12 guests, which included the follow ing club members: Mrs. G. F. Posey, Mrs. Pearl Mathis, Mrs. S. BT^Rush, Mrs. James Nevils, Mrs. Farrell O’ Gorman, Miss Emily Ingram, Miss Helen Weissinger, Miss Dorothy O’ Gorman, Miss Eugenia Still and Mrs. H. L. Buist. Club guests for the af ternoon were Mrs. Willi 3 Gregory, of Florence, and Mis. N. N. Prieur, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who together with her young son are guests of her sister, Mrs. Farrell O’Gorman. High score wa s held by Mrs. Prieur who received a lovely powder jar and puff. A sweet course was served by the hostess, as sisted by Miss Eugenia Still. The Joseph Koger Chapter, D. A. R., were entertained at the home of one of their members Tuesday afternoon. A good number were present. In the absence of the regent, Mrs. B. F. Storne, the business was in charge of Mrs. E. H. Weissiriger. The program for the day was a study of Tamassee. Mrs. Weissinger read an excellent pa per on “Every Day Life at Tamassee.” Interesting contribqtions to the pro- giam were made . by the following members: Mrs. L. Still, Mrs. A. H. Ninestein, Mr<*. C. Risher, Mrs. H. D. Still, Sr., and the hostess for the af ternoon, Mrs. J. V. Matthews. A Ta massee contest in the form of ques tions relative to the school was gieat- ly-enjoyed.^-Bach member brought a gift for the school shower. Hot rolls, chicken salad, asparagus on toast, deviled eggs and hot coffee were served. The tenth grade is a lively bunch in the zeal with which the members are working for the money to be used for the junior-senior banquet to be given May 2. They have sponsored several picture *hows, are practicing a class play, had charge of'the Williston op eretta and last but not least in re spect to finances entertained the Barnwell County teachers March 15th in the school house with a fine dinner from which they realized a nice sum. The Missionary Society and the Aid Society of the Methodist Church have joined forces into one. The members met at the home of Mrs. T. O. Boland last Monday with a good number in attendance. A good meeting was re ported. Mrs. A. H. Ninestein pre sided. The devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. L. Still. The offi- cers of this joint body will be those of the former Missionary Society. In tense zeal bridges the gap made by a small church membership. Blackville Lodge No. 63. A. F. M., held a meeting Wednesday in the lo cal Masonic hall. Worshipful Master G. F. Posey was in charge. The third degree was given to Benjamin Lott. M rs. N. N. Prieur and little baby, Norman, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are vis iting her sister, Mrs. Farrell O’Gor man. Mrs. G. F. Posey, Mrs. S f B. Rush and Miss Evelyn Richardson were vis itors in Augusta Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Willis Gregory and son, Willis, Jr., of Florence, are visiting relatives here. Miss Geqrgie Lee Martin and Miss Myrtis Martin spent Wednesday in Augusta with friends from Williston. Mrs^ Koger Still, of Spartanburg, was a visitor here during the past week. - J. W. Browning, Jr., of Columbia, was a visitor here during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Weissinger, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Izlar Buist and children and Mrs. C. S. Buist motored to Co lumbia Sunday to visit the latter’s daughter, Mrs. J. W. Browning, Jr.^ and her infant son. Miss Elizabeth Shillito, Miss Agnes Carson and M. M. Harrell, of the Batesburg school faculty, Sarah Fer guson and Mrs. J~. B. Reid were in Blackville on Thursday. Friends here were glad to welcome Miss Shillito, who for severkl years was a teacher here. Mrs. C. L. Tony, of Columbia, was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Altman. Miss Hazel Guess, of St. Matthews, returned to her home Sunday after spending a few days with Mrs. G. F. Posey and Mrs. S. B. Ru«h. Mrs, Lonnie Creech and Mrs. J. Nevils visited Columbia one day this Several of the Best Have Already En- Many Announce Candidacy for Coun- Williston, March 22.—Mrs. tertd One or More of the State- Wide Contests. It is-interesting to note that a num- ty Officers in Primary Elections This Summer. Allendale, March 25.—Local politics ber of Barnwell County’s best farmers j is beginning to x warm up now and have already entered one or more of there are many names being mentioned the state contests. There is a 5-acre \ in connection with this or that office. cotton contest, a 5-acre com contest, a garden contest, a 1-acre sweet pota to contest and a ton-litter contest (hog). W. Bryan Powell, of Williston, has entered the ton-litter contest with a litter of 12 spotted Poland China pigs bom on .February 26th. With the in terest that Mr. Powell is taking in this contest and the large number of pigs in the litter, which are fine individ uals, Mr. Powell, no doubt, will make a good showing. He hopes to have the 12 pigs wegh well above 200 pounds apiece when six months old. Farmers are invited to see what Mr. Powell is doing with the litter of pigs during the six months of growing period. Maron Wise, Charlie Martin, Paul Baxley, J. O. Sanders, R. B. Fickling and others have entered the com con test while most of these, along with Wm. Carroll, W. E. McNab, L. A. Cave and others, have entered the .cot ton contest. All contests are still open with the exception of the garden, and farmers generally are invited to enter one or moie of these contest*, wh^ch appear to have more keen competition than ever before.—H. G. Boylston, County Agent. Teachers Meti*. in Blackville. Blackville, March 25.—Saturday, March 15th, the Barnwell County teachers met in Blackville for their regular monthly session. About 60 were present. Two songs were given by some of the members of the high school glee club,'“Lullaby Moon” and “The Bells of St. MaryV” M»«s Smith, director of music in the school, piesented a few of her Melody Way class in a demonstration of the meth od. Thi* group of children included Louise Collum, Evelyn Crum, Dorothy Keel, Mary Jane Ray and Marguerite Whittle. The addres s of the day was j given by Dr. W. S. Currell, who spoke on “Enunciation and Pi enunciation.” Election of officers foe the following year resulted in the selection of Mr*. Clara L. Johnston Hitt as president, while Horace J. Crouch, county super intendent of education was re-elected secretaiy. Dinner was served by the members of the tenth grade. The class colors, red and white, were used, place cards bearing a small red rose with 1930 and with a small red bow. Hot rolls, chicken salad, coffee and potato chips weie served. Doctor Cur rell spoke to the congregation at the Baptist Church Sunday morning. Wciiner’s Big Sale. Senator G. D. Kirkland will offer for re-election to the Senate from this County and he will be opposed by former Senator'"R. P. Searson, Sr., well known local attorney, and J. R. Boylston, well known business man. In all probability J. Martin Thomas will offer for re-election to the House of Representatives and none has an nounced to oppose him. J. M. Riley will make the race again for the office of Clerk of Court and he will be opposed by J. Perry Moody and C. H. Houser. Stoney Sanders, incumbent, will again ask to be returned to his office as county auditor and it is understood that a former auditor, C. R. Wilson, will make the race. J. A. Wideman so far has no oppo sition in his race for the County Treasurer’s job, and neither has Mrs. HrG. Byran as County Superintendent of Education. Sheriff H. C. McMillan, it is under stood, will be opposed by J. B. Peeples, of Millett. J. E. Tobin, in his race for re-elec tion to the office of Judge of Probate, will be opposed by Louis G. Harley and Jack Owens. C. J. Dunbar will offer to succeed himself for the office of magistrate at Appleton and Baldock. B. W. Dowling, magistrate at Fair fax, will again offer for thi s place. W. J. Harter will ask for re-elec tion to the office of magistrate at Ulmer. No announcement has been made with reference to the office of magis. trate at Millett, which is now held by J. B. Peeples, who will make the race for Sheriff. CONTINUED HEAVY RAINS DELAY ASHLEIGH FARMERS G. J. Trotti delightfully entertained Thurs day with a bridge luncheon compli mentary to Mrs. Walter Cheatham, of Richmond, Va., who has for several days been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. E. Kennedy. The living and dining rooms were thrown ensuite and artis tically decorated with a profusion of spring flowers. Five tables were ar ranged for bridge. On arrival, the guests were served a delicious two- course luncheon. After several games scores were tallied and Mrs. Cheatham, holder of high score, was presented a crumb tray and bru*h, and also a box of stationery as honor guest. Mrs. Q. A. Kennedy, Jr., cut consolation and received a pair of flower tie-backs. Mrs. Walter Cheatham was again honor guest Tuesday when Mrs. Q. A. Kennedy, Jr., entertained with a luncheon. After the guests assembled they were ushered into the dining room by Mrs. Kennedy, where covers were laid for twelve. The color motif of green and yellow was effectively carried out. The table was covered with a handsome Italian cut work cloth and centering it was a silver basket of gorgeous daffodils and for- sythia. At either end were silver bas kets of green mints, sugars and olivet. Many burning green tapers in silver candlesticks, both on the table and ar ranged about the room, cast a mellow glow on the scene. Markers of colon ial dolls dressed in yellow assisted the gtiests in finding their places. A de lightful three-course luncheon wa* served. Later the guests were invited into the living room where tables were ar ranged for bridge. Mrs. J. E. Kenne dy, holder of high score, was given a lovely bread board; Mrs. James A. Kennedy drew consolation, a hand made handkerchief, and both were pre sented to Mrs. Cheatham, who also received an attractive pair of silhou ettes as honor guest. Friday evening the faculty of the Willi«ton-Elko School system present ed “Miss Somebdy Else,” a delightful .comedy in four acts. The faculty put on this play in the interest of'the local Methodist Sunday School Conference Barnwell To Be Represented What 200 Workers Assemble-at North f Wednesday of Next Week. Beginning at 10:00 a. m. next Wed* nesday, April 2nd* over 200 Methodist Sunday School workers will asaemblo in the Methodist Church at North for their annual session. George W, Wannamaker, of St. Matthews, Is president of this body, the Rev. W, Roy Phillips, presiding elder of tho Orangeburg District, is vice president, and R. B. Gross, of Holly Hill, is sec retary-treasurer. The opening worship service will bs led by the Rev. C. S. Felder, of Bow* man. There will be addresses during the morning session by the Rev. W. Roy Phillips, Miss Mary Lemmon, Conference Elementary Superintend ent, of Orangeburg, Miss Mary Skin ner Elementary Superintendent of tho General Sunday School Board, of Nashville, Tenn., the Rev. Georgo K. Way, Extension Secretary of thd South Carolina Conference, of Orange burg, the Rev. Albert D. Betta, Con ference Superintendent of Sundny School work, of Orangeburg, the Rev.' John H. Graves, of Darlington, and Superintendent W. D. Roberta, of tbo Epworth Orphanage, Columbia. The afternoon session begins at 2:30. There will be a separate session of the elementary and administrative groups. Mrs. Glenn Cope, of Cope, will preside over the first group end Dr. J. L. B. Gilmore, of Holly Hfll, will preside over the latter. The wor ship service will be led by the Rev. B. G. Murphy, of Barnwell, followed by short addresses by Dr. Vance W. Brabham, of Orangeburg, Dr. C. F. Wimberly, of St. George, J. Wesley Crum, of Denmark, the Rev. H. D. In- abinette, of St. Matthews, the Rev. George K. Way, Extension Secretary, of Orangeburg, and Mrs. W. L. Mack,' of Cope. At 4:00 p. m., the entire group will reassemble for the adoption of the goals for the coming year, receiving and acting on reports of committees. Beginning tomorrow (Friday) morn ing at nine o’clock, Weiner Bros., of this city, will begin a bug sale under the direction and management of the Goodman Sales System, of Baltimore. Md. Experienced sales managers are in charge and exceptional bargains are being offered to the buying public, as will be seen by reading the page ad vertisement on page two of this issue of The People-Sentinel. Those in need of seasonable merchandise at extreme ly low prices can save money by sup plying their needs at Weiner’s during this big s ale- " ♦ ♦ ♦ Final Ginning Report. Barnwell County produced 16,881 bales of cotton in 1929, as compared with a total of 13,798 bale 8 in 1928* according to a report made public by the Department of Commerce. This is an increase of slightly over 3,000 bales, or nearly 25 per cent. Aiken County produced 19,617 bales, Allendale County 6,381 and Bamberg County 12,451, Allendale being the only county in this immediate section to show a decrease compared with the previous year. Cucumber Fields Bogjiy.—Other News of Interest. Dor- AshlelfcB,»March 24.—The farmers in this section are being delayed with truck planting on account of the heavy rains, most all cucumber fields being boggy. , Mrs. Oeland Lazar and children, of Aiken, *pent the past week-end with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Halford. Mrs. Hamp Morris is spending a few days in Olar with her daughter, Mrs. Maiy Main. The friends of Mrs. McCoy Miles will regret to know that she has been ill for the past few days. Miss Kathryn Miles spent the past week in Williston with Miss Lucille Tant. , J. M. Halford spent Sunday in Barn well with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Halford. The friends of Leroy Halford will regret to know that he has been ill with mumps. The Rev. Luther Still, cf Blackville, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Owens. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Porter and fam ily moved last week to White Pond. They will be greatly missed by their friends in this section* election of offices and selecting of tk* basketball team, and it i, understood next pl,t * of me * Un * This body repre«ents 10,000 1 odists in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Chester, Barnwell and Bamberg Coon- ties. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance of visitors in addi tion to the regular delegates from various Sunday school districts. Thera are usually from two to three hmt~ dred present at these conferences. The group will adjourn about 4 JO pu m. The Conference lasts only ooa day. Car Slips into Ditch. Blackville, March 24.—While Dr. O. D. Hammond was returning from Au gusta Tuesday evening the car which he was driving slipped into a ditch, in passing another car, due to a soft shoulder occasioned by recent heavy rains on the Williston highway. Oc cupants of the car, who were Mrs. G. F. Posey, Mrs. S. B. Rush, Miss Ella Hill and Miss Evelyn Richardson, were unhurt, but the car was so badly dam aged that it had to be left for repairs. Dr. S. B. Rush answered the call and brought the shaken group home. Senior Class Selects Colors. Blackville, March 25.—-The senior class of the Blackville High School held a call meeting a few days ago for the purpose of discussing the colon to be adopted and also the class flower. Blue and- gold were unanimously voted. The class ring Is of yellow gold with a blue stone. The class chose the pink carnation. Asparagus Prices Lower. Prices for asparagus have declined during the past few days. New York quotation! Monday ranging from $4 to $7 per crate. Due to the continued cold, wet weather, only express ship ments are being made from BarnwelL When the season opens in earnest, H is thought that two can daily will be loaded here. ' that more than a hundred dollars were realized from the ’ale of tickets. The Dixie Construction Company is putting in a new substation and equip ment for the South Carolina Power Company here, and, it ia thought, has found the local trouble which has for *everal months been seriously inter fering with radio reception. The trou ble seems to have been a leaking trans former near the home of Mrs. M. A. Smith, about a mile from Williston. The Davis Bible Glass enjoyed a fish sifper at the Service Garage last Thursday evening. About 35 members of the class, besides male officers of the Sunday school, attended and en joyed both fry and stew. R. R. Black has bought the grocery business of C. R. Trotti on Bennett Street and will conduct a retail mer cantile business. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Porter have re cently moved into the bungalow of W. B. Anderson on the Springfield road. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Boland announce the birth of a daughter, born March 15th. After spending several weeks in a Columbia hospital, Mrs. Q. A. Kenne dy returned home last Friday. Her many friends are glad to know that she is able to be at home again and hope that she will soon be entirely well. Dr. and Mrs. J. V. Murray and chil dren, of Charleston, were week-end guests of Mj*. and Mrs. J. E. Kennedy. Fabian Still, of The Citadel, spent the Spring holidays with hi s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Still. George Dyson, Maldon Sprawls and Joel Kennedy, of Wofford College, spent the holidays in Williston. Miss Margaret Thompson, of Win throp College, has returned to school after having spent the holidays here with her mother, Mrs. Susan Thomp son. Miss Sarah Patterson, of Winthrop College, was a recent visitor to her sister, Mrs. James A. Kennedy. ^fiss Katherine Birt, of Augusta, visited her parents, Mr. *nd Mrs. L. L. Birt, Sunday. id Mrs. H. L. Killed at Grade Crossing. Salley, March 23*—Mr. and Mm. F. E. Salley were killed near here this morning when a Southern Rail wag passenger train, No. 14, struck the coupe in which they were riding St a grade crossing. Mrs. Salley was killed instantly and Mr. Salley died while be ing taken to the Columbia hospital for treatment. The two had attended services at the Methodist Church at Salley this morning and were returning home. They were croasing the railroad, al most in front of their residence, ah—I a mile from this town, when the en gine struck their car, carrying it dosm the track about ten feet. Mr. Salley, who was about 58 yesm old, was one of the best known aai most influential farmers of this com munity. ite and his wife were held in high esteem., Play Wan a Great Success. A capacity audience greeted the presentation of “Sunshine” by poptts of the 11th grade of the Barnwell High School in the school auditorium Fri day evening. The play was a huge success from every standpoint, the young actors and actresses acqnittieg themselves id a highly credRafele manner, while the door receipts to taled well over $100. It is understood that the school has been iirvitfed to present the play in several other towns in the county. Little Girl The friend* of Mr. (YBannon will be glad to know that their little son is convalescing after a severe attack of illness, which fitated taking him to-a petal last week. Blackville, March O.D. 25.—Little of Dr. Children's hospital in EUe. 5