1925

"The Fourth of July celebration started at Mckinley Park. Mr. Burel N. Nealy, [ill] the social and recreational life of the Community. There was plenty to eat and drink.
The swimming events, under the direction of Young Van Leu was a credit to the…

"If the cannons roared and the guns shot any regular than they did here on July 4th, when this country was fighting for independence in the [ill], were going south. Thousands of lives may have been lost in the fight of the 70’s, but Thousand Dollars…

Instead of staying at home and celebrating the Fourth of July as a holiday, Pary McCrary 35 years old chose Saturday to work for his church, the Zion Baptist. Of which the Rev. A. M. Martin is the preacher.

So solicitous was he for the welfare of…

"Orangeburg S. C., June 15 19- More than 5,000 pleasure-seekers are expected at the all-day Fourth of July celebration to be held at Harmon field, Cott Ave. for the benefit of the Community Center. Churches, Sunday schools and fraternal organization…

"For the Pleasure Seekers July 3, 1925
Through the wise work of Mr. A.F. McClinton, the Arthur Robinson Orchestra has the contracted to furnish music for the Morris Hall this season. They play real music and will be the best entertainer of the city.…

"July 4. The contest will come July 4. Prizes will be Awarded at 3 p.m. at McKinley Park.
Division No. 1 (Girls up to twenty) To the girl bringing in the largest No. of votes over 5 at 5c:--prize a diamond ring.
Division No. 2 (Miss or Mrs. over 20…

"Two deaths and the serious wounding of another by acci-dents somewhat marred the celebration of Independence Day here Saturday.

Man killed by truck
Robert Curtis, 1116 Calhoun St., was struck by an automobile truck Saturday and died before he…

"(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three parts on the state of “libe [sic], liberty and the pursuit of happiness” 201 years later.)
As Congress returns from its Fourth of July vacation this week, its members face a stern test of whether they…