SmithF Cassette 1, Side 2
Media
Part of Interview: Smith, Frances H.
Title
SmithF Cassette 1, Side 2
Source
Frances H. Smith Interview
Date
1988-08-31
Description
Cassette 1
Side 2
00:07: The two are discussing aspects of the Eastern Star organization, of which she is a member. The group was organized in 1949. Mrs. Smith quickly rose through the various degrees, and soon after joining was elected Worthy Matron. She cannot recall who the first Worthy Matron was, though believes she was a librarian at Clemson College. The group meetings were held at the Masonic Lodge. The piano that is in the building is between 70 and 80 years old. It was donated by a lady named Ethel Smith.
5:02: Mrs. Smith's husband was Robert Foster Smith. He was born February 26, 1895. His parents were John Wesley and Louisa Emiline Smith. Her husband briefly attended Clemson before entering service in World War I.
11:10: After returning from military service, Robert opened a gas station on College Avenue next to Judge Keller's store. Later he worked with an Amaaco station near the Sloan store then eventually moved the business to the corner of 123 and College Avenue.
18:25: Her husband was good friends with Captain Clinkscales. Clinkscales was a well respected man in the community who was always sought out for advice. Mrs. Smith understands that Clinkscales had arrived in the area with practically nothing, and built up his business through hard work.
24:06: Mrs. Smith's Husband was a freemason--he was always called on by Mr. Klugh to assist in giving out degrees.
25:00: Megginson is interested in what Mrs. Smith can recall of local politics. She can't remember where people went to vote; she believes the location was perhaps the local school house. Her husband was on the town council for a time; she names other council members.
31:51: Audio ends.
Side 2
00:07: The two are discussing aspects of the Eastern Star organization, of which she is a member. The group was organized in 1949. Mrs. Smith quickly rose through the various degrees, and soon after joining was elected Worthy Matron. She cannot recall who the first Worthy Matron was, though believes she was a librarian at Clemson College. The group meetings were held at the Masonic Lodge. The piano that is in the building is between 70 and 80 years old. It was donated by a lady named Ethel Smith.
5:02: Mrs. Smith's husband was Robert Foster Smith. He was born February 26, 1895. His parents were John Wesley and Louisa Emiline Smith. Her husband briefly attended Clemson before entering service in World War I.
11:10: After returning from military service, Robert opened a gas station on College Avenue next to Judge Keller's store. Later he worked with an Amaaco station near the Sloan store then eventually moved the business to the corner of 123 and College Avenue.
18:25: Her husband was good friends with Captain Clinkscales. Clinkscales was a well respected man in the community who was always sought out for advice. Mrs. Smith understands that Clinkscales had arrived in the area with practically nothing, and built up his business through hard work.
24:06: Mrs. Smith's Husband was a freemason--he was always called on by Mr. Klugh to assist in giving out degrees.
25:00: Megginson is interested in what Mrs. Smith can recall of local politics. She can't remember where people went to vote; she believes the location was perhaps the local school house. Her husband was on the town council for a time; she names other council members.
31:51: Audio ends.
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