Special To The State ELGIN – A large crowd estimated jammed U.S. 1 in this small Kershaw County town to eat catfish stew, watch a Christmas parade and listen to country and gospel music Saturday. Mayor Jim Suggs praised the organizers of the fifth annual Catfish Stomp for their efforts in organizing the largest turnout, estimated at 1500, in the annual event. Pete James, Stomp … Continue reading Only Catfish Were Unhappy At Stomp
1931 Thomas L Goff was born June 24, 1931 in Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina to John Arthur Goff and Charlotte Ross Goff. 1961 On August 19, 1961, T. L. Goff was listed as a living son in the obituary of Charlotte Ross Goff. 1980 AIKEN – Funeral services for Thomas L Goff, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, December 7, 1980 at Blaney Baptist … Continue reading Thomas L Goff
Catfish Stomp They’ll be cooking up the catfish stew by the gallon in Elgin this weekend for the annual Catfish Stomp. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday with prizes and trophies awarded to marching bands and parade floats. Blackie the talking cat will be on hand along with booths, exhibits and entertainment. For lunch, of course, there will be catfish stew as well as … Continue reading Calendar
