https://johnsonvilleschistory.org/files/original/aa3fb1aa6209d753b4c605b121bcff4b.pdf 261e9984eff809691b12c91e8ef2f23e PDF Text Text t..:onttnuea vn rage • ··we do not intend to send any • a child.'' • Iller was damp at the Centennial celebration renew themselves in iel spirits were not there was only one birthday celebration of America's e was offic~ party, and it was in Bicentennial. On behalf of these .., a Bicentennial Philadelphia. ''We are for- citizens and on behalf of the ..-1 received their tunate in this our two hundredth South Carolina American ...monies OD Main year to be able to celebrate our Revolution Bicentennial "--:: an Arts and nation's birthday in every Commission I proudly say to sdJeduled for the community in the land,' ' he you this morning 'Welcome to said. the Nation's Bicentennial'.'' chairman of ''We should rededicate "It is fitting,'' Smith coni~l Committee ourselves to the ideals and the tinued, "that we should use the Ii ceremonies. He faith of our fathers so that our occasion o this Bicentennial to lf'l'YOne present to children may enjoy the tell the story of South Carolina's for the festivities freedoms, which we now role in the American members of his celebrate, in the next two Revolution. We are often called }!rs. Jack Whiteside hundred years,' ' he continued. the nation's battleground of run Everett, and Senator Thomas Smith, the freedom, a title that we well for their support. second speaker was introduced deserve, since there were more l)IPpbell introduced by Jim McCall. Smith com- battles fought on the soil of · Odell Venters, plimented the citizens of South Carolina than in any of lbe first speaker. Johnsonville on the town's the remaining thirteen colonies. 'f*e of our great achievement and said, Some of the most decisive Ill bow our country ''Johnsonville ... joins a select battles of the war were fought in the past two and enthusiastic group of here - among them were King 's • He said in 1876 citizens who are resolving to Mountain, Cowpens, Sullivan's .. ' • - -·-• --·· - ... I • .. .,. __ ... ..., .....,. concluded . • zrzts in -- nsonvz e Island ana Musgrove's Mill.'' Dr. Joe Stukes, chairman of "We produced four signers of the Florence County Bicenthe Declaration of In- tennial Committee was then dependence and four signers of introduced. After recognizing the U. S. Constitution. Today we the efforts of the Johnsonville stand in the heartland of the Community on behalf of the area in which one of America's commission, Dr. Stukes most gallant patriots - Francis presented the Bicentennial Flag 1\-Iarion - lived and fought.'' to Mrs. Connie S. DeCamps, Smith then presented a who represented Johnsonville certificate recognizing John- City Council. sonville as an official BicenBoy Scout Troop 421 held up tennial Community to Charles the flag for all to see while Dr. represent, it is not difficult to vote him out at election time. coincide Witn tne J:S1centennuu activities in the town. An ad- • • operated an Old fashioned country store, and the Pee Dee Junior Woman's Club held a white elephant sale. the ride and for a chance to ring the bell. Puppet shows were presented in the City Courtroom by ous1nessmen are 111v ••"u w attend. • ration '• icentennza fair were artists Bruce Chandler Fernandez of Sumter and Ray Govus of Marion. Local artists exhibiting were P. D. Poston of Johnsonville and Mary Frances Rogers of Hemingway: Mary Anderson of Lake City exhibited her own work as well as tl1at of her students. William B. Wilhelm of Hartsville showed his wood crafts, Martha Cushman showed some Prosser and D. I. Wilson. A polyester quilt made by members of the Pee Dee Junior Woman's Club was won by •• Promenade A group of promenaders are shown trying their luck in a country round dance at the dance held in the Johnsonville High School Gym following the Arts and Crafts Fair in Johnsonville. All Aboard! The American Legion train made frequent stops at the IGA St ation to pick up s m all passengers for a trip around the town. Here the conductor is s hown helping a passenger to get aboard. The train made regular runs throughou t the d ay. l - -· Flag Is ~resented . . Joe Stukes, Chairman of the Florence County Bicente nnial Com?11ssion s the symbolism of the Bicentennial fla g a s. members of Johnsonville Boy Troop 421 hold it up for display. Mrs. Connie Dec amps who accepted the Ill behalf of the city of Johnsonville is in the backg round. Campbell, mayor pro tern of J ohnson ville, saying ''This certificate is a symbol of the past, recognition for what you have done her e; but more significantly it is a pledge to this future; if it is to fulfill its true purpose it should instill in us the remembrance of the things that made this nation what it is today.'' Stukes explained the significance of the design. The scouts then raised both the American Flag and the Bicentennial Flag while the assembled guests joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. This signalled the official opening of the Arts and Crafts Fair. Among those exhibiting at the samples of quilling, Sylvia Powell had a ceramic display, Karen Everett a nd Patti Whiteside displayed various crafts including decoupage and applehead dolls. Johnsonville Boy Scouts demonstrated rope making and the cub scouts displayed their Pinewood Derby Track. Johnsonville Woma n's Club Dale Smith displayed guns and wood carving and J. D. Brown displayed photographS. Jean Poston and Sue Rawlings had plants and things. Several food concessions were operated by local groups. JUMP ran a popcorn concession. The Rescue Squad sold hot dogs and hamburgers, and the Young Adults of the Johns on ville United Methodist Church had pizza. The rain limited the shopping somewhat, but those attending the fair had a lot to see and choose from. Free train rides were provided on the American Legion Train, which made regular stops in the IGA parking lot to load up passengers for a trip around town. Children lined up to enjoy puppeteers Henrietta Chapman Moore and Beth Richey. They played to standing room only crowds of excited children. From the youngest to the oldest, the performances were enjoyed by all. A clogging exhibition by the Prestwood Lake Cloggers was held in the afternoon at the high school gymnasium. Some efforts were made to teach some of the observers a few steps, but very few of the spectators could be pursuaded to join in. However, the group promised to try again at the dance scheduled for the evening. Three Bicenten· 1ial dolls created by Mrs. Walter Robinson were given away at 4: 00. Winners of the dolls were Mrs. Edward Eaddy, Jimmy Diane Caudill of Johnsonville. The qUilt top which was large enough to fit a king-sized bed was donated by Mrs. Beatrice Cantrell, mother of Mrs. Jack Whiteside, and the quilting was done mostly by club members and a few other inter quilters. Quilting was a new skill to most of the club n.e111 bers, but it was a traditional form, which the novices came enjoy. Another quilt may available In the near futur according to one source. A street dance scheduled f the evening was moved ind to the high school and despite Inclement wea a large crowd was present. Country Three, a local played for square danc· Continued On Pap $ pin .Fails ToDa·m pen Spirits f.,.. ... following a demonstration of clogging by the Dizie Cloggers from Hartsville. Henrietta _Chapman Moore called several country square dances explaining the calls before the actual dancing began. Some novices and some old hands tried their luck and found the traditional dances to be a lot of fun as well as good exercise. Following the country dancing, Earth Star from Florence took over the played modern rock music for more dancing. There was quite a contrast in the two bands and the development of American music and dance was readily apparent to anyone. Dancers of two generations joined in both types of music and the dance ame as much a community as any of the other acof the day. events of the Continued From Page 1 Bicentennial week were a band concert on Tuesday, May 11, and a Senior Citizens Party on Thursday, May 13. The Johnsonville Woman's Club sponsored a Concert In the Park by the Johnsonville High School Band. The band under the direction of Bill Thayer, presented a selection of American music ranging from a group of Vaudeville favorites to George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Also included in the program were folk songs, Shenandoah and The Erie Canal, patriotic songs, Battle Hymn of the Republic and America the Beautiful, Woody Guthrie's This Land is Your Land, and Rogers and Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone. The band concluded the program with The _,star Spangled Barmer. The Pee Dee Junior Woman's Club sponsored a dinner party for Senior citizens at the Johnsonville United Methodist Church. Approximately . 37 senior citizens enjoyed the meal of chicken casserole and a 'variety of vegetables, salads and dessets. A musical program was presented by the Hemingway Bicentennial Singers under the direction of Mrs. Wesley Kennedy. Door prizes were won by Albert Cribb and Mrs. Leonora Huggins. The beautiful cen· terpiece donated by Jean's Floral Shop was won by Mrs. Minnie Dowdy. Two guests tied for distinction of being the citizen present. They Dowdy and Melvin of who are 118 Y• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Weekly Observer Description An account of the resource The Weekly Observer was published out of Hemingway, SC from 1973 until printing ceased in 2012. The paper continues as an e newpaper on scnow.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-2012 Subject The topic of the resource Local Newspaper covering the Johnsonville and Hemingway communities. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Weekly Observer Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnsonville Celebrates the US Bicentennial, 5-20-1976 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5-20-1976 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Weekly Observer