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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1931

Page

6

Henderson-Smith Wedding in Aiken a Dignified Social Event

Miss Eleanor Henderson of Aiken wed Brainard Pryor Smith of Flint Michigan at the Henderson home on Colleton Avenue. The ceremony featured Easter lilies, a front hall aisle, and an old mirror backdrop. Guests included family from Augusta Flint and Sweet Briar with a formal reception followed by travel to Hot Springs and then Flint.

Eleanor Henderson Aiken Brainard Pryor Smith Flint Mich Colleton Avenue Peronnean Finley Henderson Samuel B. Lapsley First Presbyterian Church Lawrence Armstrong Eulalie Salley Wilson Prothro John Bell Towell William E. Cabaniss Augusta Clarence Owens J. E. Henderson E. P. Henderson Isabel Buckingham Michigan Adelaide Henderson Florence Hill Mildred McCreary Mary Henderson Smith P. F. Henderson Sweet Briar College Daniel Sullivan Henderson Mr. Smith Ward B. Smith University of Michigan General Motors Corporation Henderson Ray C. Stone Battle Creek Tearm Burg Henry Henderson Bamberg Edgar A. Brown Barnwell

Lost Scotch Terrier Missing Collar No License Reward

Lost large grayish black male Scotch Terrier with no license. Reward offered. Phone Mrs Richards 788. FOR SALE By owner Old Candle Shades beautifully etched Apply Box D Edgefield 8 C 31p 327.

D. Edgefield 8. C

Santee Plantations Tour Arranged By Local Extension Service

A charity plantation tour of the Santee River area is organized by the Charleston County Agricultural Extension Service with gifts from Mrs. W. B. Harmon of New York. The April week trip begins at Cooper River Bridge in Charleston at 10 o'clock daily and includes the Church of St. Santee The Wedge Plantation Harriotson Santee Gun Club and a luncheon at Brewton Inn. Proceeds benefit the Harmony Camp for women and girls in Charleston County. Fee is 15 per person with 10 for private-car owners. Contact Miss Rebecca Wise The Lodge Aiken telephone 54.

Santee River Agricultural Extension Service Charleston County W. B. Harmon New York Santee Gun Club Brewton Inn Harmon Camp Santee Sea Island Charleston Rebecca Wise Lodge Aiken

Mrs Josephine Q May 75 dies Graniteville

Mrs Josephine Quinby May, 75, died at her Graniteville home last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday at Graniteville Baptist Church with Rev C E and Rev R L Keaton officiating. Interment followed in Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers included W A Giles Andrew Yaun T Giles A M Herbert A M Dean Hampton Whittle Arthur Franklin and Edward Eargle. Survived by three daughters Mattie May O E Moyer Geneva Ala and P Taylor. two sons Hugh May Graniteville and J L May Columbia. one sister J W Rearden Graniteville. eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Josephine Quinby May Graniteville C. E R. L. Keaton May Mattie May O. E. Moyer Atlanta P. Taylor Geneva Ala Hugh May Granitville J. L. May Columbia J. W. Rearden

Death of W. D. Davis in Bath

W D Davis 48 died last Tuesday at his Bath home with funeral services held Friday at Langley Baptist Church led by Rev Thomas Walker. Survived by wife Mattie Davis two daughters Vera Turner and Vivian Davis a son Charles Davis both of Bath, parents Mr and Mrs William Davis, two brothers Baxter Davis Columbus Ga and B B Davis Bath, two sisters Hattie Newberry Gloverville and Winnie FE Baker Bath, and one grandchild.

W. D. Davis Bath Langley Baptist Church Thomas Walker Davis Mattie Davis Vera Turner Vivian Davis Charles Davis William Davis Baxter Davis Columbus B. B. Davis Hattie Newberry Gloverville Winnie FE. Baker

Mrs Etta Smith 70 Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Etta Smith 70 of the Eargle Bridge section died last Saturday at Aiken County Hospital after a long illness Funeral services were held Sunday at Mt Calvary Luthern Church Rev W L Fulmer officiating with interment in the churchyard Surviving are one sister Mrs Arthur Hall of Johnson five grandchildren and four brothers Henry Franklin J M Franklin B M Franklin and Lafayette Franklin plus others

Etta Smith Eargle Bridge Aiken County Hospital Mt. Calvary Luthern Church W. L. Fulmer

Hoax Trial Promises Hearts and Legal Games

A fragment suggests a counterfeit romance case and a breach of promise claim involving Clarabel. The text hints at a weak heart action and a hoax context, with speculative links to Joax-Yes.

Clarabel

Notice of Public Sale of Car by County Commissioners

County thres vs will offer for sale to the bidder in front of the Court House during legal hours on Monday April 6th one Chrysler Coupe formerly used by a road officer of Aiken County. The car is in good condition. QO. R. Cofer, Clerk.

Monnday Aiken County County Board Chaigang Ewes

Barrell-Woods Wedding Performed At St. Thaddeus Church

Miss Elizabeth Barrell daughter of Mrs Augustus F Goodwin of Hamilton Massachusetts and Joseph Wheeler Woods of Boston wed at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church in a ceremony led by Rev William Johnson. Attendants included Miss Frances Goodwin maid of honor and Bayard Tuckerman Jr best man. The couple departed in a private coach from the Goodwin winter home and later hosted a reception at the Goodwin residence. The couple left for their honeymoon after the celebration attended by winter colony guests.

Elizabeth Barrell Augustus F. Goodwin Hamilton Mass Joseph Wheeler Woods Boston St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church William Johnson Frances Goodwin Bayard Tuckerman, Jr Mr. Goodwin Joseph Wilshire Greenwich Goodwin Home St Thaddeus Church Mrs. Woods

Engagement Announcement for Mary Butler Crawford and William Earle Johnson

Mr and Mrs Erastus Todd Crawford of Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Butler Crawford to William Earle Johnson of Aiken. The June wedding will unite two prominent South Carolina families with historic genealogies and social standing.

Greenwood Erastus Todd Crawford Mary Butler Crawford William Earle Johnson Aiken Miss Crawford William Butler Bethel Foote Moore Butler South Carolina Pierce M. Butler Thomas Bothwell Jeter Oliver Hazard Perry Mathew Calbraith Perry Providence R. I Mathew Calbraith Butler United States Grovernor Thomas Bothwell Butler Elise Butler Foster Greenville Washington Greenwood High School Lander College For Music Pennsylvania Alabama

Graduation Leads Her to Winthrop College Music Study

The passage notes a woman entering Winthrop College for public school music as part of her graduation. It also mentions Mr. Johnson, youngest son of Wesley Johnson of Aiken, recognized as a popular young business man in Aiken.

Winthrop College Mr. Johnson Wesley Johnson Aiken

Women’s Clubs Aid Conservation Effort in South Carolina

The South Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs led by Miss Claudia Phelps aided conservation across five counties. Five demonstration forest tree plantations, one to four acres each, were established for demonstration purposes with trees supplied by the State Forest Service and the federation. Plantations located in Colleton Greeneville Allendale Lexington and Aiken counties.

South Carolina Colleton Greemville Allendale Lexington Aiken

Correct Attest R. R. Toole Directors McNAIR McCREARY

Correct attestations for R. R. Toole and directors A. P. McNair and E. A. McCreary are recorded. The firm's board actions and corporate approvals appear in the updated corporate minutes and signatures. The document confirms officer and director authorization as of the revision date.

R. R. Toole A. P. McNair E. A. McCreary

Radio Receiver Ad Highlights Atwater Kent Model

An advertisement promotes a Sunday night concert featuring the New Atwater Kent Super-Neterodyne radio with a Pentode tube. The complete set is priced at $89.50 and is on display at The Radio Laboratory.

Atwater Kent Radio Laboratory Adv

All Carolina Counties May Borrow From Fund

Washington reports the agricultural department ruling that all South Carolina counties may borrow from a 10 million dollar federal fund to purchase stock in agricultural credit corporations.

Carolina Washington Agricultural Department South Carolina

Bank of Western Carolina Statement of Condition 1931

Statement of condition for The Bank of Western Carolina with offices in Aiken Barnwell Blackville Salley Ellenton Wagener North Augusta Johnston Lexington Batesburg. March 25 1931 close of business. W W Mackenfuss cashier swears to accuracy and notarization March 31 1931 with directors Frank P Henderson B F Holley and notary J B Salley.

Aiken S. C J. C. Thomas Burrell Bates South Carolina Barnwell Blackville Salley Ellenton Wagener North Augusta Johnston Lexington Batesburg

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