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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
2
A garbled excerpt from the Columbia State presents a fragmented biographical sketch and political commentary. It references Colonel Keith, a January contemplation, and generic themes of public duty and presidential expectations without coherent narrative or clear events.
A revival meeting is planned to start Sunday August 8 at Corinth Baptist Church in Talatha with Rev B M Foreman assisted by Rev J R Williams. The brief also notes a jail restriction and a traffic incident in Augusta involving Bandy of Johnstown, where a pursuit ended with a crash and injuries.
Madelyn Salley and Helen Jones return from a visit with Kitty and Elizabeth Hooton of Darlington. The Miss Hooton party plans further visits. Evelyn Livingston of Denmark visits Miss Melba Salley. Florrie Lawton of Columbia conducts a U P U study course here. Mike Lawton gives talks as Gray Court visitors enjoy a lawn party hosted by Madelyn Jones with a dice game and iced punch.
Mrs LW Baten and her daughter Dorothy were in Augusta on Monday.
A speaker defended prohibition while noting South Carolina’s stance on the 18th Amendment. He attacked liquor as a factor in crime, cited government estimates on stills, and argued for tariff restraint, farm relief, and banking reforms. He predicted a Democratic victory in 1982 and pressed for road and rate adjustments.
July Kilenton Agricultural Club meeting featured Herbert E Gyles of Aiken delivering an instructive talk on farmers’ unity through the club and allied organizations. Members gathered as the president presided and refreshments were served.
M D Key, a long-time Ellenton resident and well known farmer, dies aged citizen. He leaves four sons Grover Arthur Wade and two daughters in law Magpie Stalling Eva Stalings and Verbenn Key plus grandchildren. A Green Pond Baptist Church member, he spent his life in Ellenton. Funeral services expected.
The Salvation Army states it has three boys aged 6 8 and 10 from good families ready for adoption. It will issue papers to any interested party and arrange good homes. Capt. Gomillion can provide details about the boys if you inquire.
Aiken County executors Herbert G Eidson and John E Stansfield announce an auction of two parcels of the late James L Quinby Senior’s property in Graniteville. The sale, under a December 1929 decree, is set for the first Monday in August 1930 in front of the Aiken courthouse. Terms require $300 cash deposit with the bid.
A series of local notices show candidates from Aiken County Ellenton Langley Monetta and Warrenville announcing runs for the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic primary rules and pledging to abide the results and support the nominees. The notices name S B Williams B K Keenan Boyce R Gantt and others.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam to certify for a postmaster vacancy in Warrenville and other potential openings. Compensation at Warrenville is 1999 per year. Applicants must be 21 to 65 and reside in the service territory. Applications due August 22. blanks from Warrenville postmaster.
The Sunday service announced the resignation of pastor H. Stembridge Jr from the Ellenton church to pursue studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky. The church accepted the resignation as his 18 month pastorate saw a considerable rise in membership.
A special county campaign meeting is set for tomorrow night at Vaucluse at seven oclock. The event is advertised by WRDW The Voice of Augusta. If you cannot attend, bring your radio set to The Radio Laboratory Acy.
Want ads announce permanent profitable positions at Standard Motor Company due to rising demand for the Oakland Eight and Pontiac Big Six. applicants urged to apply today. Also listings for rentals at Croft Rat post office 630 3in, sale items including four large awnings and porch shades, farm equipment from Wirtz & Hernsen with prices, repairs offered, and a donated bed request for a patient at Aiken Hospital.
A fragmented 1900s style list shows individuals such as Hina Butler Hare Claude Maman John F Williams and Martin pledging to run or seek re election in the Democratic primary for Congress or the South Carolina House of Representatives. Each states intent to abide by party rules and support nominees.
Democratic primary filings appear for District No 1 in Aiken County with Norman E Cullum and F Klencke Staurbes announcing candidacies. Each pledges to follow the Constitution, party rules, and to support party nominees.
A candidate declares intent to run for county commissioner in District No 2 noting a shift from District No 3 and subject to electoral conditions. The brief statement signals a formal political bid and district designation in a local race.
A fragmentary card shows C. J. Hill and Wiley Woodward declaring candidacy for District Commissioner from District No. 2. They pledge to abide by the Democratic party primary results and support the nominees, subject to party rules.
A local notice proclaims a candidate's entry for Magistrate of Windsor District No 3 in the Democratic primary. The declaration signals support from fellow residents and outlines intent to seek office under party lines.
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