By TINA CANNON Striking examples of how the farm youth  of South Carolina fatten cattle for market were to be seen today at the first annual Columbia fat stock show and sale at the Fairwold stock yards. Among the entries were 28 prize calves entered by FFA boys, and 18 from the 4-H Clubbers, in the nearly 200 head of cattle on exhibition. Proof of … Continue reading Farm Youth Displays Fat Stock at Show

BLANEY, April 23 – Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dinkins have received word from the War Department that their son, Talmadge L. Dinkins, was seriously wounded in Germany March 26. He was serving with the Ninth army. He entered the service in March, 1943, and received his basic training at Camp Butner, N. C. He has been overseas a year. Continue reading Talmadge Dinkins Wounded In Germany

Capt. William E Stallworth Capt. William E Stallworth of Marion, Ala, and Bennettsvile was seriously wounded in Germany around the first of April, while serving with the 100th division. He had previously been wounded in action and returned to duty. Captain Stallworth, who is now in a hospital in  France, has recieved the Bronze Star medal. His wife, the former Margaret McLendon, and small son, … Continue reading Six More Men Are Wounded

During the week of April 23-29, the Rev. Willie Cromer of the Westminister Baptist church, will conduct a revival meeting in the West Columbia Baptist church. The service will be held at 8 o’clock each evening. The Rev. Mr. Cromer is a former West Columbia boy. He is a graduate of the Brookland-Cayce high school, class of 1927. During his high school days he meant … Continue reading Rev. Cromer in Revival at West Columbia

ARMY DEAD European Regions Anderson, James W. Pvt. Husband of Mrs. Peggy G. Anderson, 1210 12th Street, Lancaster. Durham, Johnson B., Pfc., son of Mrs. Denver Allie Durham, Route 3, Box 249, Greer. Faile, William C., Pfc., brother of Mrs. Juanita Belch, Box 542, Lancaster. Gilfillan, William L., Pfc., son of Mrs. Effie Filfillan, Route 1, Rickory Grove. Hill, Harold W., Pfc., husband of Mrs. … Continue reading War Casualties

Sgt. Wesley C. Isham of Harrimon, Tenn., and Blaney, has won the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Germany with a field artillery battalion. He is now in a hospital in England. Sergeant Isham has been in the army since November, 1940, and overseas since last April. His wife is the former Mrs. Austis Cooper of Blaney. Continue reading Sgt. Wesley C. Isham

Navy Wounded SELLERS, William Everett, Seaman 1-c, USNR. wife, Mrs. Cora Lee Sellers, Kilbourne Height, Columbia. WEAVER, William P., Cpl., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Weaver, Drayton. Army Dead – European Regions ALLISON, John H., Pvt., husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Allison, Duncan. BAKER, Donald J., Sr., Pfc., husband of Mrs. Myrtle D. Baker, Cheraw. BASKINS, Ernest Z., Pfc., son of Mrs. Essie E. … Continue reading S. C. War Casualties

Mrs. John I. Rose of Blaney is a patient at the Columbia hospital receiving treatment for a broken arm. Continue reading In Hospital