Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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r Determination Makes Dreams Come True The dream, however, did not go away. Within a few years there were three other conferences the Georgia Conference, the North Georgia Conference, and the South Carolina Conference. Each of these felt the need for a school. The South Carolina Conference, bemg centrally located between Georgia and North Carolina, felt that a school should be located within its boundaries, and the other conferences agreed. After discussion of the matter, the conferences decided that the school should belong to the Connection rather than to just the South. They therefore turned to the Wesleyan Educational Society for help, which could not be given at this time for lack of funds. However, this body did give permission for the Missionary Society to establish a school and care for it until such time as the Educational Society could take charge, with the understanding that the title to the land would be held by the Educational Society. In February of 1903 the Rev. Eber Teter, secretary of the Missionary Society, called a meeting of representatives of the Southern Conferences to be held in Central, South Carolina. Naturally, the question of a site arose. One man at first wanted to locate the institution in Easley, South Carolina, but Dr. L. G. Clayton, who was much interested in its establishment, insisted that the proper place was Central. Because of a railroad terminal located here, Central at that time, was larger than any of the surrounding towns, even Greenville. With the later removal of the terminal to Greenville, the population of Central dwindled. Perhaps another factor influencing the final choice was the liberal offer of Mr. C. B. Smith, a dedicated layman, of a 146-acre tract of land at less than its cash value. He also promised to donate $2,000 toward the purchase price. When the vote was taken, it was unanimous for Central. 6 History 4

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1 The Rev and Mrs. Harrington on their weddmg day in 1890 2. The building which housed the female students until the 1962 fire when the lives of two students were taken. 3. As Mrs. Harrington grew older, she wrote stories for the Sunday School Banner. 4 The boys' dorm for many years. History 5

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5 I. In 1919 an All-School Picnic was held at Near Lay Bridge (over the Twelve Mile River). 2 The College Graduating Class of 1914 front row. Stacey Shirley. J. M Hancock, Myrtle Dunwoody. Second row members are Marvin Lawrence, Henry West. H R Gunby. 3. In 1907 the washplace looked like this Here are the women doing their laundry 4. 1907-1908 Myrtle Dunwoody, Christine, and Mattie Howard Dixon. 5 The class of 1912 poses on the steps of Teter Hall for a class picture. First row, Harry Harrington, Mrs. Harrington. Murray Thompson. Mr. Martin, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. E A Jones. Second row; Hate West. W. L. Thompson, Mrs. W L. Thompson, Henry West, Beth West, Fletcher Harrington. Third row: I. F. McLeister, Mrs. E. C. West (Henry's parents). 6. The Academy Graduating Class of 1919 First row; Loundes Arnold. Lucile Smith, Ftonde Kelley, Eumce Clayton. Mamie Kelley and Stanley W Wright (teacher). Second row. Ruth Lawrence, Annie Lou Kelley Ruark and Dr. H. Bedford (president). 6 History 7