Of an estimated total of 8,700 teaches in the public schools of the state for the 1928-29 scholastic year, 364 were enrolled as members of the State Teachers association during the first week of the school year, according to James P. Coates, secretary of the association. Twenty-seven schools have already enrolled 100 per cent and the campaign for 100 per cent membership will be continued … Continue reading Teachers Enroll in State’s Body

Ministers and Woman Spend Night on Span. WATER STALLS CAR The Rev. and Mrs. Best and Rev. Mr. Booth Rescued With Only Heads Above Flood. Special to The State. Blaney, Sept. 6 – Their car stalled by the water in the road as they approached Twenty creek, they Rev. E. V. Best, Mrs. Best and the Rev. Mr. Booth spent last night on the bridge … Continue reading Trio Marooned on Creek Bridge

With increases of malaria reported after the flood, Clarendon county points requested supplies of free quinie from the state health officials. Numerous instances of stalled automobiles and some cases of passengers marooned filtered into Columbia as communication was reestablished. Marooned in their car by rising water, Rev. E. V. Best, Mrs. best and Rev. Mr. Booth were stranded for seven hours Wednesday night and Thursday … Continue reading Stories of The Flood

700 acres, 300 cleared, fine farming land, good pastures, hunting ground, fish ponds, all under fence, going at half price, will sell or rent to the right parties. Must go. Further information write J. L. Kirkland, Sr. Rt. 2, Box 40, Blaney, S.C. Continue reading Farm Lands

Int its issue of last Monday The Record published an article regarding the opening of Blaney school, with Governor Richards as speaker for the formal occasion. For the article was prepared a heading reading; “Blaney School Plans Opening.” For another article regarding on certain political activies a headline was prepared to read: “In Politics.” In one of those inexplainable ways, found at time in all … Continue reading Blaney School Plans Opening, Not in Politics

(Special to The Record) BLANEY, S. C., Sept. 3. – The formal opening of the Blaney school will be held Thursday evening of this week, when a reception will be tendered the teachers from 8 o’clock to 8:30 o’clock by the School. Improvement association, after which Governor John G. Richards will deliver an address. The school will be open on Thursday and Friday for registration … Continue reading Blaney School Plans Opening In Politics

Special to The State Ridgeway, September 1. The Bridge club was entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. A. R. Nicholson. A number of visitors added to the pleasure of the games. Mrs. Howard Snelling received the attractive prize for high score. Mrs. Payne won the visitor’s prize. A tempting salad corse was served. Mrs. W. C. Edmunds has as her guest her mother, Mrs. Ashe, her … Continue reading Ridgeway