Mrs. Paul Ross entertained at a lovely party Thursday afternoon, December 19, at her home in Blaney celebrating the sixth birthday of her daughter, Sydreras. For the occasion the living and dining rooms were thrown en suite and attractively decorated in the Christmas motif. A beautifully ornamented tree and silver bells adorned the living room, and the dining room was lovely with holly and silver … Continue reading Birthday Party Given at Blaney

RED DEVILS SEEK THEIR SECOND WIN Hope Avenge Two Losses of Last Season. VISITORS SEASONED Coach Hugh Stoddard Sends Four Veteran Regulars Into Cage Battle. Olympia’s Red Devils will try to avenge two defeats of their las campaign when they meet Coach Hugh Stoddard’s Sumter high school basketeers at 8:15 tonight at the Pacific gymnasium. The main attraction of the bill will be the nightcap … Continue reading Olympia Plays Sumter High School Basketeers Tonight at Pacific Gym

The Children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Ross, of Blaney, gathered at their home Sunday and honored their father, L. D. Ross with a surprise birthday party for his 55th birthday. The guest were Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ross, Mrs. and Mrs. Rufus Cooper (Connie Ross Cooper) and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelly, all of Columbia, H. J. Gladden, … Continue reading Arden News

By Brim Rykard Basketball got off to a flying start in the Capital city last week as capacity crowds watched the opening of three leagues at the Y. M. C. A. and then another large group packed the Pacific Community building Saturday night to watch the Olympia high Red Devils take their season opener from Mt. Zion high of Winnsboro. Despite the fact that all … Continue reading HI School Round-Up

RED DEVILS BEAT WINNSBORO QUINT Buddy Gordon and Worrell Lead in Scoring. FINAL COUNT, 28-13 Playing before a capacity gallery the largest crowd ever to witness a high school game in Pacific gymnasium – the Olympia Red Devils defeated Winnsboro last night in their season opener, 28 to 13. From the first goal until the final whistle Coach Harry Shealy’s boys were out in front, … Continue reading Olympia High School Opens With Victory Before a Capacity Gallery

Harry Shealy Makes Debut as Coach. BEES MEET BLANEY Doubleheader Offered Fans This Evening at Pacific Community House Gymnasium. With their best prospects in several years, the Red Devils of Olympia high school will open their basketball campaign at 8:15 tonight at the Pacific community house against Mt. Zion high school of Winnsboro. In addition to being the opening contest for the Red Devils, the … Continue reading Olympia High School To Play Winnsboro Quintet Tonight

Hi Team Meets Winnsboro After “B” Outfit … Plays Blaney… The Olympia high school basketball team will start its comeback tonight in the Pacific gymnasium, taking on the strong Winnsboro outfit for first opponents. The teams will clas at 8 o’clock, and one of the largest crowds ever seen in the Pacific gym is expected out to watch Olympia get back into action after a … Continue reading Olympia Starts Basketball Comeback in Clash Tonight

Private First Class Thomas O. Sessions, United States Marine corps, son of Thomas G. Sessions of Blaney, has been transferred from the Fourth regiment at Shanghai, China, to the Marine detachment, American embassy. Peiping, it is announced by Maj. C. E. Nutting, officer in charge of marine corps recruiting activities in this territory with headquarters in the post office building. Savannah. Sessions was accepted for … Continue reading Session on Duty With Embassy Now

Red Devils Open Campaign on Home Court – “B” Team Opposes Blaney in Opener of Double header. Terrifics Getting Ready for Season. Bidding for the prominent place they once occupied in South Carolina interscholastic basketball, the Olympia Red Devils will open their campaign Saturday night on Pacific court. In order to give the school a rousing sendoff, Coach Harry Shealy, graduate of Newberry college, has … Continue reading Olympia Plays Winnsboro Saturday Night