A New Church Going Up At Graniteville
The congregation of St. John's Methodist church at Graniteville under Rev. A. B. Ferguson plans a remodeled church and a new three story Sunday school room. Architects Fant and Casey of Anderson drawn plans, with costs over 12 000 dollars. much already in treasury. The church has 500 plus members and a 78 member men's Bible class. The parsonage has recently been repainted and renovated.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Graniteville
A. B. Ferguson
Fant & Casey
Anderson
St. John’s Church
Methodists Meet at Graniteville Conference in April
L Johns Methodist church in Graniteville hosts the Columbia District conference for two days April 30 and May 1 Presiding Elder F S Jones and other pastors and lay leaders will attend Delegates will be housed in members homes and a barbecue dinner will be provided on church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. John’s Methodist Church
Graniteville
St. ‘Johns Church
Red Cross Work Room Sends Mucie Service
Mrs. R. L. Gunter Miss Lega Clay and Mrs. J. A. Hall did splendid work in the Red Cross community work room meeting to sew on Tuesday.
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RED Cross
R. L. Gunter
Lega Clay
Rs. J. A. Hall
Red Cross Community Work Room
Community Work Room Mobilizes Church Support
Mrs Gunter leads a Red Cross sewing drive with ten sheets twelve pillow cases and towels for clinics. Seven churches participate forming committees to schedule a women’s sewing week and boost church involvement. Laura Jock reports John Methodist and St Thaddeus Episcopal show early donations. a hundred yards of material gathered and more garments needed at the Red Cross office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Laura Jock
John Methodist Church
Coond
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Rock
Frome
Bock
Contested North Augusta Bond Election Heard
A special North Augusta election on $15 000 in school bonds was heard by Cecil H Seigler county superintendent Tuesday with protesters Dr W E Mealing Dr C E Brandenburg and J Volley George and H J Britt. They allege voters were not sworn and that party rolls or certificates were mishandled. Seigler will forward testimony to the Attorney General for decision. The bond vote stood 58 to 2h and funds will add to the school building.
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North Augusta
Cecil H. Seigler
W. E. Mealing
C. E. Brandenburg
J. Volley George
H. J. Britt
Seigler
Conference Postponed by ML of the Aiken Association
Workers conference of the ML of the Aiken Association which was to meet at Matlock Church Thursday has been postponed until a date to be announced in June.
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Workers Conference
Aiken Association
Matlock Church
Trade in Your Home Town motto drives local shoppers
The Standard urges Aiken residents to buy locally and support home merchants. The appeal stresses that spending at home sustains taxes, jobs, and prosperity, warns against patronizing mail order houses, and asks readers to make home trades a habitual priority.
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Aiken
Death of Barnwell Attorney Patterson at 45
Barnwell's attorney Patterson died Sunday afternoon after a series of digestive ailment complications. Age 45, he was noted for a compassionate nature aiding those in trouble. Survived by his widow Estelle Hagood, three children Sarah Patterson, J O Patterson III, and Mrs J A Kennedy, with funeral held at Baptist cemetery.
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Barnwell
O. Patterson
Ted Membe
Lidinphrevs
Robert Patterson Nga Patterson
Edward Patterson
Wannamaker Patterson
SBR
Moseley
Ralph Smith
Ingram Hagood
T. L. Murray
Iin
Patterson
Estelle Hagood
This Place
J. A. Kennedy
Williston
Sarah Patterson
J. O. Patterson
Scholarships awarded for Clemson short course winners
State Club Leader B O Williams of Clemson College informs County Agent C Lee Gwian that after reviewing county records he selected club members as winners of the scholarships to the Clemson College short course this summer. Alternates named include Harald Quattlebaum John Dauthe Leroy Brown Hastings Jones Cullen Johnson and Judson Fulmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Willams
Clemson College
C. Lee G Wvan
Clemson
Harald Quattlebaum
John Dauthe
Leroy Brown
Hastings Jones Cullen Johnson
Judson Fulmer
Graduating Class At Aiken Institute Produces Salutatorians
The Aiken Institute graduates 29 students this year with outstanding work. Miss Eulalie Salley wins first place and delivers the Valedictory. A tie for second place exists between Miss Louise Carswell and Miss Florence Schroder, likely making two salutatorians.
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Aiken
Eulalie Salley
Julian Salley
Louise Carswell
Alex Carswell
Florence Schroder
Henry Schroder
Miss Salley
County Women Farm Council Meets at Kitchings Mill
The Aiken County Council of Farm Women meets tomorrow at Kitchings Mill with a full program. Devotional, introductions, talks on farm women as citizens, rural schools, and council aims precede a dinner break. Afternoon session includes state leaders, demonstrations, and a call for county clubs to participate and share local issues.
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Palmetto State
Aiken County
Hill and Dale
Building and Loan Association to Meet
A local building and loan association plans a meeting to discuss a new series of shares and future financing for Aiken city residents. The article notes a $25,000 goal and outlines members’ hopes for aiding homeowners and expanding local housing opportunities.
WAGENER TO HAVE PICTURE SHOW
J. C. Lybrand prepares a moving picture theater in the rear of Lybrand Ding Co. Part of the equipment has arrived and more is on the way. Opening to the public is hoped before May 1. Lybrand will use his existing lighting and has bought a new machine and screen to provide a first class local entertainment venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lybrand
Lybrand Ding Co
Lybrand
Reckless Driving Arrest Of T A Branson In Augusta
T A Branson colored was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a warrant by Motorcycle Officer Mekthaney charging reckless driving and damaging the Youngblood Routing Co auto truck of Augusta. He allegedly dashed through Horsecreek valley in Mrs Jane Efrons car and struck the Youngblood vehicle near Bath. The case goes before Magistrate Buford at Langley.
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T. A. Branson
Robert Mek Thaney
Youngblood Routing Company
Augusta
Brunson
Horsecreek Valley
Jane Efron
Aiken
Auty of Youngblood Company
Bath
Buford
Langley
Insthilted Defeats Prep Institute in City Game
Insthilted defeated the Aiken Institute Wednesday in a 10 to 0 score at Eustis Park. Barnwell played Barnwell, while Chall Courtney of the Aiken Institute, now at Wofford College, has made the varsity baseball team and will play this year.
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Aiken ‘Institute A
Aken Ie
Eustis Park
Barnwell
Fala
Chall Courtney
Atken Institute
Wofford College
David Gray presents Gallows to Capt. Williams
Noted author dramatist David Gray who spent the season at Aiken has presented his novel Gallows to Captain W W Williams with a touching fly leaf inscription to Judge Williams describing their boyhood days and friendship from Gray.
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David Gray
Aiken
W W. Williams
Judge Williams
Dastl Gray
Ladies Auxiliary Sale at Holley Hardware Saturday
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Baptist church will hold a sale featuring aprons cakes and candy at the Holley Hardware Company's store starting at 10 am Saturday.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Baptist Church
Holley Hardware Company
Joan Fo Williams Addresses Kiwanis Group
A speech by Joan Fo Williams addresses Kiwanis members. He speaks proudly on constitutional governance and reflects on years in the South Carolina Senate with emphasis on fiscal and political issues.
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Joan FO Williams
Wilian
South Carolina
Senate
Wowana
Addition To Church Planned For St Thaddeus
The St Thaddeus Bis opal church aims to enlarge its 85 year old building with a new school wing. Architects Sinmun and Lapham of Charleston submitted plans this week in Atken. The project seeks to keep the original contour and appearance intact and promises completion this summer.
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St. Thaddeus Bisopal
Sinmun & Lapham
Charleston
Atken
Disjointed report details a local man’s alleged bad check
A fragmented entry alleges a man named Albers passed a bad eighty five dollar check on J. Gaston Albes and fled with jewelers funds. The tale mentions a boarding house, a railroad agent, and a purchase in Virginia amid unclear context and garbled names.
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J. Gaston Albes
J Jewelers
Awas
Poultry Shipment Leaves Salley through Aiken County
Aiken county’s first car of poultry was shipped last Saturday. The car began in Salley and stopped at Blackville Williston and Aiken, carrying 12 001 pounds of chickens and turkeys bought by the Southern Produce and Commission Co of Hamlet. Prices paid topped the week with hens 24 cents roosters 10 cents broilers 40 cents and turkeys 25 cents.
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Aiken County
Salley
Blackville
Williston
Aiken
Southern Produce & Commission Co
Hamlet
South Carolina
Miss Marie McLean Wins District Contest At Aiken Institute
Miss Marie McLean captured first prize in the Second Congressional District contest held at the Aiken Institute auditorium last Friday night on the topic Jefferson and the Constitution. Several contestants from towns like Johnston Al Tendale Varnville Salley and Ninety Six competed with speeches on related constitutional subjects.
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Grover Morgan
Summerland College
Frank Sykes
Columbus
W. J. McCrarity
MicLown
Columbia
Pauline Rider
Charlestoh
Rebecca Anderson
Cavert
Greenville
William ,Carr
Chester
Charles
Manship
Hartsville
Fie
Keresh
The Same Old Swindle Targets New Victim
A damaged report describes an old style swindle in Asken last Saturday involving two strangers who robbed Winters, taking a pocketbook in a theft that echoes familiar con games. The fragment details are unclear but indicate a repeated fraudulent scheme.
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Asken
Baptist Church Sunray Service Teaches Forgiveness
The Sunray Baptist Church invites worshippers to a sermon on Christ’s Great Law of Forgiveness led by Deacon Mebom with special music. A series of talks and notes about the speaker and events are announced for the upcoming Sunday and Wednesday services.
Methodist Sunday School Day Observed At Suisley
Readable fragments indicate a local Methodist event noting Sunday School Day observance in Suisley with mentions of a stolen item and aid offered. The exact details and participants are unclear from the text.
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Suisley
Untitled notice with unclear obituary details
An Anderson dispatch reports a death in the 66th year with fragmentary phrases referencing Mrs Ertiner and a nickname Dr. Willie. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear dates, names, or context for a fuller obituary.
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Willie
Ston
Alida Bon
Spilak
Kridoy
Anderson
Ron
Fragments Tell Little in Unclear Local Item
An unreadable OCR fragment provides sparse details about a local item with minimal readable facts and no clear names or places to identify.
Birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Jack McCarty
Mr and Mrs Jack McCarty joyfully announce the birth of twins a son and a daughter.
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Jack McCarty
Arkon Kiwanians Set Meeting With Mr Criest In Chicago
The Arkon Kiwanians host a meeting at the Reyal Merchants Institute in Chicago next Thursday with guest speaker Mr Crniest, a business executive and analyst. That same evening the Chamber of Commerce plans a listening session with Crniest.
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POM Arnest Central
Swanacer
Reyal Merchants Institute of Chicago
Arkon Kiwanians
Ate Crnest
Busines
Chamber of Commerce
Criest
New Presbyterian Church Dedicated in Aiken
The new Presbyterian church of Aiken, costing about $40,000, was dedicated Sunday with Rev. RLF Kirkpatrick of Anderson delivering the dedicatory sermon. He urged reliance on Jesus Christ to counter desert mirages and urged members to serve. Music featured social tunes with Mrs Kirkpatrick at the organ and Prof James E Barth directing a concert. The church was crowded and open house followed services.
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New Presbyterian Church of
Aiken
Rlf. Kirkpatrick
D. D
Andearson
Kirkpatrick
Jesus Christ
Holbrook
Holbrook (Mah Peme
Rewmulgt Ornallist
Iran
Iolandie Henderson
Nefvier
James E. Barth
Audgusta
County Farm Women Meet At Katchings Mill School House
Arken County Council of Farm Women holds its quarterly meeting at Kitchings Mill school house tomorrow Saturday April 25. Session opens at eleven o clock Miluanita Neel specialist Mrs Maxey Chappell state president district event and other speakers will be announced.
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Arken
Miluanita Neel
Maxey Chappell
New Stamps At Post Office Under Postal Increase Act
New stamps are now in use and on sale at The Afken post office. The notice outlines postal rate changes for regular postal cards letters special delivery and registration fees with rates increasing for parcels and newspapers.
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Poet Office
Inston Vian Passes. Rifas Ib Hledsie Dies Suddenly
Aged os years resident of Johnston area died suddenly on Saturday with services held Sunday at Rocky Creek. Inston Vian family noted Mobley of Alen and Mr Mobley among those attending. obituary fragment references brothers and local attendees.
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Rifas
Johnston
Rocky Creek
Mobley
Alen
Taut
Stilt. Is Seized Near Green's Bridge by Aiken Sheriff
Sheriff Howard and deputies seized a still and compete catht along with lumber and 1000 gallons of mash near John Owens place by Green's bridge about 20 miles from Aiken.
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Sherif Howard
John Owens
Green's Bridge
Aiken
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Standard
Tion
Barnwele
County Council of Farm Women
Kitchings Mill
America
Mire. W. Coleman
W. R
Eve
van EB. Clark
Julian B. Salley
Augusta Dunbar
Bessie Har
Thos. W. Davies
Powtry
Juanita Neely
Dixie Land
Council of
Faraz Women
Dixie
Basie
Disie Land
Count of Farm Women
OUR
Building & Loan Ass
Ul Beers
Wagener
Insthilte
PREP
Marie McLean
the Baptist
Methodist
WEY
New Presbyterian Church
Katchings- Mee
Inston Vian
Meas
Sarah Croswelil
Paih
Ticreas
Kentucky
Belle
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