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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1930
Page
2
A discussion notes that U S federal spending exceeds social needs, with war debt and veterans costs shaping annual outlays around 3.08 billion dollars. It argues for peace and warns against overmilitarization while addressing immigration and assimilation across generations as America evolves its demographic fabric.
A historical speech argues that newcomers must fully adopt the American system to be counted as good citizens. It warns against those who aim to overthrow institutions or Europeanize the country. The speaker urges vigilance and demands commitment from new arrivals to the republic.
William Frank Cain of Aiken died after a week of illness at 42 in the county hospital. Funeral services were held at Town Creek Baptist Church with interment in the churchyard. he is survived by his widow Jennie Cain four sons a daughter and a brother P A Cain of Augusta. Also funeral services for William Wroton Coleman 48 held at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Chapin of Columbia Rev. McLean and Rev. Huggin assisting. Active pallbearers included Dr G A Miner A W Reynolds W W Edgerton L W Boykin George W Croft John Anhurt Harry Sudlow and Ernest L Aiken. Presbyterian officers served as honorary pallbearers.
A stolen car taken from David Menning in Aiken last Tuesday morning crashed into a tree at Fort MI noon. Occupants Roy Philips and J W Willard of Augusta tried to flee officers. Philips hospitalized in Rock Hill, Willard jailed there and later moved to Aiken jail.
The Aiken Baptist Association Sunday school convention is scheduled with Graniteville Baptist Church on Wednesday May 7th. Local attendees and church delegates will gather to discuss curriculum, evangelism, and cooperative programs.
In a Munice Star item, the writer quips that in another war Uncle Sam can rely on gangsters for a machine gun corps, reflecting wartime attitudes and slang about illicit gunmen.
A compact classified page lists phone contacts and notices for portraits and miniature work, apartment and lodging rentals, lost and found items, and small house rental inquiries. Items include a portrait studio ad, rent listings for rooms and a boarding house, a stray dove report with reward, a furnished cottage for rent, a missing tan hound named Rex, and a request for a small unfurnished four to five room house or three room unit for light housekeeping in South Carolina towns Windsor Williston Aiken and Columbia.
Aiken residents are urged to cooperate with the 1930 census to show a real population gain since 1990. Chamber of Commerce and district census director coordinate efforts. blanks are provided for those not yet contacted or whose homes are closed. Residents should return filled forms to ensure accurate city credit.
At the Sunday evening service the church awarded diplomas to young people who completed the B Y P U study course and passed the examination. The group formed a half circle around the pulpit platform including Mrs. L. C. Eubanks and Miss Edna Walk.
A small newspaper item lists graduates including Thomas Gouger Joseph Barsh and Felder Sétgter with each recipient shown beside a diploma. An accompanying brief advertisement appears nearby.
Herbert H. Woodward aged 54 died at his home in the Millbrook section after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Har. Local obituary notice notes the morning death and recent residence details.
Competitive examinations for the son College will be held on Friday July 11 1930 beginning at 9 8 m by each County Superintendent of Education Scholarships are awarded by the State Board of Education on the recommendation of the State Board of Public Welfare Persons interested should write the Registrar for information and application blanks before the time of the examinations Successful applicants must meet fully the requirements for admission Each scholarship is worth 100 00 and free tuition which is 40 00 additional For further information write
Tea Leen and Mrs E RK Edwards are mentioned along with Mrs J W Cray in a social item likely detailing attendees at a gathering. Bobo Patterson appears in association with the same event or group.
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