Aiken Considers Bond Issue For City Improvements
A Wednesday night meeting at the courthouse endorsed a $225,000 city bond issue for paving three miles of streets, drainage and sewer projects in eastern Aiken, and enlarging the main sewer line. Mayor Henderson chaired as State Senator Williams urged support, noting Aiken’s debt and tax comparisons with other towns while describing drainage and railroad issues.
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NASA
Court House
Aiken
Fank P. Henderson
Henderson
Harry Ludlow
John F. Williams
Southern Railway
My. Williams
Siren County Field Day Parade and Contests Planned
County Superintendent Cecil W Seight designates April 20 as the annual field day for Aiken County schools. Throngs gather for the parade with children from every section, while athletic contests occur at Eustis Park and educational contests at Aiken Institute. Entrants must be sent by April 16.
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Educat
Cecil Wc Seight
Aiken Canaty
Eustis Park
Aitken Institute
Seigler
Aiken Agricultural Club Meets Discuss Cotton Seed
The Aiken Agricultural Club held its monthly meeting at the club house. J C McCauliffe from the Augusta Chronicle urged using better seed for a finer staple, recommending a 7-8 grade. County Farm Agent Lee Jaowar spoke briefly about the 3 acre Cotton contest and the club enjoyed the usual barbecue.
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Aiken Agricultural Club
J. C. McCauliffe
Augusta Chronicle
MecCauliffe
Lee Jaowar
Federation Convention Convenes Here Tuesday
The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual convention at the Highland Park Hotel in Aiken on April 10, 11 and 12. Hotel manager J J Sweeney extends the season to accommodate delegates with special rates. The event, endorsed by local civic groups, is expected to attract a large crowd and promote Aiken as a tourism center.
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South Carolina
Highland Park Hotel
South Carolina Federation’ of Women’s Clubs
Indies
Aiken
J. J. Sweeney
Highland Park
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Gymkhana Events Set For Monday Afternoon
The annual Gymkhana games are scheduled for Monday at Whitney Field at 4 80 which is weather dependent. Sponsored by Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock the event charges $1 admission with proceeds aiding the Colored Graded School. Events include Bending Race Bendive Race Hand in Hand Race Polo Ball and Spoon Race Nightshirt Race Exchange Race and various Polo Ball and Dole Ball races for boys and girls.
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Whitney Field
Thomas Hitchcock
Two Winter Residents Address Kiwanis Luncheon
At a Kiwanis weekly luncheon in Aiken Major Robert Th. McCrown and Geo Hy Souther spoke to prominent stater s about the welcome at the town. They praised thoughtful residents and noted the property matters and hospitality shown to visitors while addressing local concerns during the Winter gathering.
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Robert Th. McCrown
Geo
Hy Souther
Mater McCrrery
MiroStithe
Costuurists
Gaston Rank and Truest Company Dividend Plan
The receiver announces a short term dividend on deposits for Gaston Rank and Truest Company. A 1 percent payout is planned for deposits above a threshold, with hopes for an additional dividend near par seven percent later. Creditors and depositors await further details and timing.
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Gaston Think and Truet Company
Data Jorden Avid WO. Johnsen
Feove
Evoivers
Gaston Named Magistrate for Aiken Central District
Gov John Gr Richards appointed D W Gaston Jr on Tuesday afternoon to fill the vacancy in the Aiken Central District caused by the death last week of Magistrate William B Raters. The appointment fulfills the needed judicial vacancy in the district.
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D. W. Gaston, Jr
John Gr. Richards
Aiken Central District
William B. Raters
Aiken
Troy
Pate ward Croft Chapter UP meeting announced
A meeting of the Pate ward Croft Chapter of the UP is scheduled for April at the home of Moss Ford AM Trembera. Members are urged to attend as there is an urgent agenda.
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Pateward Croft
Menrias Mn. Apri
Moss
Ford AM Trembera
Picturesque Alhambra at Granada Recalls Moorish Days
Walter E. Duncan recounts visiting Granada's Alhambra revealing Moorish artistry and history. He notes the fortress palace overlooking the city, the Court of the Lions, Court of the Myrtles, and the Palace ceilings, fountains, and intricate decorations. The article highlights Columbus kneeling before a throne room and the Alhambra's preservation efforts.
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Alhambra
Granada
Spain
Ous
Seville
Sierra Nevada
Irving
Albaimbra
Christopher Columbus
Fedinand
Isabella
America
Columbus
Boabdial
Ferdinand
Vic Colons
Athambray
Aiken Highlighted as Winter Resort by Two Major Papers
The Augusta Herald and The Columbia Record featured Aiken in their last Sunday editions. The Herald published an eight page supplement while The Record included one page. Both papers showcased hotels, schools, polo, hunting, homes, and public buildings with articles praising Aiken County's rapid growth as a tourist destination and winter playground for the elite.
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Augusta Herald
Columbia Record
Aiken
Herald
Aiken County
Court proceedings drift through a slow session
Court of Common Pleas resumes after recess with the Battazzi McCormick horse case verdict in favor of Rultazai. Rosa Steifel v Kerkoff and Franklin v Standard Oil cases proceed, including a $11,000 consent verdict tied to Willie Franklin’s death from a refinery disaster.
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Court of Common Pleas
Battazzi-McCormick
Rultazai
Rosa Steifel
George Kerkoff
Columbian
Uneese Weis
Shipp
Whoreville
Franklin
Phn
Willie Franklin
Itvries
Nopemyadine Tik Bebonor
Starodard OH Conquestn Daainery
Baty
Senator Blease Responds To Rumors In South Carolina Letter
A mailed letter from United States Senator Cole L. Blease to John K. Aull of The Aiken Standard is published verbatim. It addresses a Boston Transcript article and clarifies that Blease has no plan to run for governor, though he would consider state service if the people demand it.
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Blease
Reform
South Carolina
United States
Cole L. Blease
John K. Aull
Aiken
Senator Blence
Boston Transcript
Theodore G. Joslin
Washington
Columbia
Washington, D. C
Johns
Houston
Smith
Rich- To
Powel
South Curallon
United States Senate
Aml P
Tosthall
Maree Aihy
Tad Wah
Roy
Ett
Derek Ogg
Tage Odean
Vund
Mabe
Havom
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Feriiella
Poe Athair
Perro
Namie
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Thas
Aghon
Mibert A. Gay
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Nevada
Witte Reyper
Stern
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