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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1931

Page

2

Legislature Narrowly Backs Tax Settlement And School Pay Reforms

The Senate approved a tax settlement with the Southern Railway Company by 24 to 8 after executive sessions and skepticism from several members. Debate highlightedAttorney General guidance concerns and the belief that the state should recover a definite amount through court if needed. A House bill from the education committee proposes salary increases for teachers under the 6 0 1 plan, with schedules tied to degree and position, aiming to save over a half million dollars. The highway commission advanced paving and surface treatment plans affecting routes through Edgefield, Johnston, Aiken, and nearby towns, including toll bridge actions and anticipated work on Route 1 5 and Route 26 corridors.

Senate Southern Railway Company House Ard Williamsburg Brown Barmwell Clyburn Lancaster Gay Spartanburg Greneker Edgefield Jefferies Colleton Wash Haw Young Union Heger Williams Aiken Long Charleston Committee On Education W. M. Manning W. C. Parham W. C. Smith David Jenkins A. E.tinsley Highway Department Society Hill Highway Deartment Georgia Highway Commission State Highway Commission Trenton Johnston Newberry Saluda County Saluda Ellenton Aiken County

Davis Sombrero Crowned 1931 Cup Champion

In a crowded show, Davis Sombrero won the 1931 Cup in thoroughbred divisions with top placements across ponies, hunters, flat races, and steeplechase types. Notable victors include Sombrero driven by J W H Davis, and other awardees such as Lamy, Nicias, and Darkness in various age groups and pony classes.

Hunter Jone Lamy R. S. Lindsley Crazy Creek F. S. von Stede Roland Lindsley Shanenko Everett L. Crawford Sweet Stranger Miss Sileyl Whigham Allure E. J. White Chairmond Capt. Demetri Ivankenko Chambord Temple Gwathmey Silverskin Thomas Hitchcock J. W. H. Davis Silver Square G. L. Redmond Turmoil F. S. von Stade Nicias Regan McKinney My Way E. L. Crawford J. W. Converse

Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Meeting Dates Set

The 29th annual meeting of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union of South Carolina will be held at Limestone College in Gaffney from April 1 to 3. The event opens with an evening session on April 1 and runs through the afternoon of April 3 led by state president Mrs. J. B. Boatwright of Mullins.

The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union of South Carolina Limestone College Gaffney J. B. Boatwright Mullins

Good Hope Church Revived with Sunday School Plan

Community members meet Sunday at 3 PM to organize a Sunday School and revive Good Hope Church. Participants include Hon. George R. Webb, E. E. Woodward, C. L. Holley and Rev. O. E. Tebow. Aiken Association backs the effort and literature is expected to be available.

Good Hope Old Good Hope Church George R. Webb E. E. Woodward C. L. Holley Rev O. E. Tebow Aiken Association

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DAVIS Sombrero Pompano Seymour Knox, Jr Philip von State Butter Ball C. J. Toland, Jr Tobiano II Alex Laughlin Maple Joan Richards Nellie Kitty Eaton Tom Tit Patricia Grace Pepper John Converst, Jr Hot Shot Dolly von Stade Emily Davie Little Mary G. H. Mead, Jr Helen Chipchase Geldie Cecilia Bowden Boy Boy Richard Dominick Peppy Nancy Redmond Texas Tommy Tommy Clark Patrick Hubert Reese del Monte Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Fiat Fruitland Nurseries P. O Augusta Outh General Electric Philco Majestic Hafers Electric Company Telephone Aiken, S. C Copte Roper Gas Ranges Richland Avenue
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