Aspirations and campaigns hook into Pee Dee region race
A South Carolina political scene report notes gubernatorial candidates touring Piedmont and Pee Dee areas as the state braces for the August 26 primary. Blackwood and Lever lead, with Keith fading in several counties. the campaign shifts toward Columbia and Columbia area counties while senatorial contests loom. The piece also covers a large asparagus growers meeting in Winnsboro, featuring horticulturists from Clemson College and industry leaders discussing fertilizer tests and diversification efforts.
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Poserner
Camden
Pee Dee
Winnsboro
Piedmont
Blackwood
Lever
Streneti
Smoak
Colleton
Williams
Florence
Williamsburg
Harry
Keith
Johneston
Darlington
Jim
Duartingeston
Columbia
Croomille
Des Weald
Greenville Enanty
Chealaadt Ul Colton
Uniuy
Walhalla
Chester
Adrem
York
Pairfield
Greed
Abberile
Jolastan
Sparenborg
Spartanburg
Canary
Machweoud
Gresnville
Sedtuyont
Aiken
Edgefield
Saluda
Barnwell
Allendale
R. A. McGinty
Clemson College
Monetta
M. C. Kitchings
Willison
South Carolina
Asparagus Growers’ Association
J. M. Harper
T. R. Pender
Williston
F.W. Miller
Trenton
J. R. Lott
L. A. Cave
Blackville
G. Chalmers McDermid
Charles Gin
Probe Ash Company
C. Lee Gowan
Aiken County
Aspapakus Gcrowers Association
Wedenday
Merry Oaks
Club
Monson Morris
Smithtown
L. 1
Bevel Tsumi
Bo 1
Atkingon
Atkinson
Beech Island farmers hear state forester discuss forestry work
Beech Island farmers heard Terry assistant forester of Soul Cyretina speak last Saturday as Forester Staler, unable to attend, outlined the Palmetto state forestry program. A nursery at Canwien aims to produce 5,600,000 pine trees for South Carolina, with distribution planned this fall.
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Soul Cyretina
Wis
Beech Island Farn Club
Lo R. Staler
Secuiediesort Tee
Palmetto
Terry
Forestry Department
Hau
Canwien
Pla LO
Bess
Carolin
Vost
Terry Sahil
Hartung
Kira
Daw Gowan
Aiken Sents
Har
Awett
Saad
Eeenoy
Tagetare
Pirat Secindmary Cit
Som College
Als
Herbert EK
Iyles
Aiken
South Carolina Highway Board Urges Local Labor Use
Columbia manufacturers and road contractors heard a strong defense of using South Carolina labor and materials in highway projects. Chairman C. E. Jones of Batesburg announced the policy against paying out-of-state labor and foreign services for the $5 million highway contracts, urging preference for locally sourced labor and products to reduce unemployment and stimulate the state economy. The speech also touched on wartime surety bonds and criticized opponents of the highway program while reflecting on past gubernatorial campaigns and political figures.
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Columbia
South Carolina Highway Commission
South Carolina
C. E. Jones
Batesburg
Commission
Three Candidates Face Voters at Aiken Meet
A large Aiken gathering is expected next Friday as three candidates for the six Vice Senator seat in Spartanburg, along with state and county hopefuls, address voters. Personal attacks mark the campaign as tempers flare while locals recall Byrnes’ former residence and campaign history.
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Blesse
James F. T
Spartanburg
Leon W. Isak
Beth
T T. Harris
Horse Creek Valley
Byrnes
Aiken
Congress
Campaiin
Ellenton
Vaucluse
Wagener
Pag Gwen Ltda
John F. Williams
Claude M. Amand
Beaufort
Butler B. Hare
Saluda
Wamae
Sytney
Dr Huger T Hall Is Laid to Rest in Aiken
Funeral services were held Sunday at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church for Dr Huger Tudor Hall beloved physician of Aiken who died Friday night after a two day illness. The ceremony drew sorrowing friends and relatives amid floral tributes, with long memories of his service to the community and World War honors.
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St Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Huger Tudor Hall
Aiken
Ana
Henry
Bern
Athen
the Springer Paook
Alan Stretty
Senator Blewse Replies to Harris Attacks in Anderson
Senator Blewse defended his record against Harris charges in Anderson, addressing accusations of patronage and voting influence. He explained kinship employment during his wife’s illness, and rejected claims about his vote seating a Congress member, saying the election board only reviewed contested results. He argued against suffrage expansion, backed state autonomy, and urged voters to consider outcomes under two rival candidates Byrnes and Harris.
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Mir F. B. Gary
John T. Sloan, Jr
Sloan
Manning
Ansel
Mary
Saalo Ty
Anst
C. ¢. Featherstone
Iram B. Jones
Dude Danes
John T. Duncan
Unite States
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J. D. Jennings
W. P. Pollok
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Mere Blowie Peeleed
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Pantie
Meyer
Hutey
Goethe
Helen Gad
Anderson
Cole L. Blouse
Ommeidarte
Congress
Andersory
Imec Z
Igva
Harris
Congress Puin
George W.murray
Sumter
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Blewse
Hie
Hey
Siy
South Carolina
Washington
Weil
Penelingg
Histeris
Morse
Damex
Byrnes
Spartanburg
Orrlief
Alanda Gage
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