Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Train car is named for Sumter County; Lee builds new high school

By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian
Posted 2/17/24

75 YEARS AGO - 1949

July 26 - Aug. 1

- Sumter County runs from New York City to Florida these days, not as a result of "imperialistic conquest" but because of improved service on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. It's a gag, of course. Truth …

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