Month: January 1971

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Blaney Drag Strip Wins Track Award – Lapping The Field

By Randy LaneyState Sports Writer Representatives of Blaney Drag Strip in Elgin received the track of the year award at the annual National Hot Rod Association Division II awards banquet in Atlanta last week. The award is voted each year by NHRA officials, track promoters and drivers who compete in the world championship meets in the eight state Southeast Division. Last year’s honor went to … Continue reading Blaney Drag Strip Wins Track Award – Lapping The Field

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Life Story and Obituary

Almeade Thornton Branham

1895 Almeade Thornton Branham was born September 24, 1895, a daughter of James Moultrie Thornton and Elizabeth Bowen Thornton. 1900 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on June 4, 1900, James M Thornton (34) owned a home in Wateree, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife of 8 years, Elizabeth Thornton (28). Also in their home were their children; Joseph E Thornton … Continue reading Almeade Thornton Branham

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