Summerton, Feb. 27. – The district five basketball tournament opened here with three games Monday night. Antioch (Hartsville) girls defeated the Blaney girls, 13 to 12; Elliott girls defeated Baron De Kalb, 9 to 14, and the Summerton boys defeated Elliott boys, 12 to 5. Tuesday afternoon Antioch (Hartsville) boys defeated Antioch (Camden), 32 to 6;  Central girls defeated Gable girls, 32 to 6; Hillcrest … Continue reading Fifth District Cage Tournament Games Are Played

The following students passed their examination in the theory of Gregg shorthand during the past week and became eligible for their certificates; Miss Dorothy Geraldine Motley of Lake City, Miss Pauline Frances Steedly of Bamberg, Miss Bessie Mathias of Lexington, Miss Madelyn Mitchell WIngard of Columbia, Miss Florence Mimms Hartley of Batesburg, Miss Marcella Eubanks of Columbia, Miss Margaret Ann Shealy of Newberry, Miss Hatt … Continue reading Draughon’s News

Assistant Chief of Police William B. Hughey said yesterday (February 23, 1940) that Arthur Sanders, 24, of near Blaney had furnished $200 bond for his appearance Monday (February 26, 1940) in recorder’s court on alleged liquor law violations charge by Detectives J. R. White, G. L. Lackey and L. C. Williams. Continue reading Man Furnishes $200 Bond.

A young man, 22, of near Blaney was arrested last night in the 1500 block of Main street by three members of the detective division of the Columbia police department, who charged him with two sales of tax-paid liquor. The man was jailed by detectives J. R. White, G. L. Lackey and L. C. Williams. The man made some deliveries of the liquor to customers … Continue reading Detectives Nab Liquor Offender

800 LBS. CAROLINA SPECTABILIS, good sound seed, 71-2c lb. J. B. Motley, Blaney, SC Rt. Continue reading 800 LBS. CAROLINA SPECTABILIS

Camden, Feb 21. – A healthy revival of Softball, with a league made up of teams of Camden, Bethune, Blaney and other points in Kershaw county is  a possibility this summer, according to the bureau of recreation of the Camden chamber of commerce. But – and here is where the big “IF” comes in – if Camden people are to enjoy softball, some arrangement will … Continue reading Camden Seeks Softball Loop This Summer

The Daughters of the American Revolution in promoting the appreciation of good citizenship amount young people, offer annually a trip to Washington for one Public high school girl from each state. All expenses are paid, and many inspirational tours, which interpret the national history and government prove of unusual interest to the sinning girls. During the month of January, members of the senior classes in … Continue reading Catherine Harrison, Varnville, Wins DAR Capital Trip

Cayce, Feb. 17. – The Intermediate Girls’ auxiliary of the Baptist Church met Friday night with Miss Hazel Colum. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alreed of St. Mathews were guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Spires Sunday. Mr and Mrs. E H O’Quinn and son, Louis, of Blaney, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. … Continue reading Cayce Social Events