Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Finney 1st Black citizen to preside over House since Reconstruction; library sponsors Read Across America programs and shares plans

By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian
Posted 2/25/23

75 YEARS AGO - 1948

Aug. 3 - 9

- The deadline for entering the City Horseshoes tournament has been extended until Aug. 4, it was announced by C.W. Craft, director of the tournament. The pairings will be made at that time, and the play will …

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