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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1927

Page

2

Tax Commission Granted Expanded Powers in South Carolina

The South Carolina Tax Commission gains authority to enter taxpayer premises and inspect books and records without warrants, and seize unstamped goods or vehicles used for selling them. The piece argues these powers echo historical concerns over excessive government reach.

Columbia D. C United States General Assembly South Carolina South Carol Tax Commission The Carolina Congress Mackinnac Island Brewster Maine Ernor Richards Confederacy Richards Tax Commission of

Purification Hoe Bi Exalts Nature as Foundation of System

A cryptic line credits Purification Hoe Bi with stating that the NYSE cation of the System is Nature's foundation of perfection. The wording is unclear and appears to mix unusual terms with a philosophical claim about nature and order.

Hoe Bi

Chevrolet President Returns From Europe

William S. Knudsen president and general manager of Chevrolet sails from Copenhagen on the Gripsholm returning to New York August 19 after a Europe tour visiting Copenhagen Antwerp and Berlin. He notes plants in Europe running at peak production and records higher output in six months than all of 1926. Knudsen born in Copenhagen rose to GM and Chevrolet leadership and is due back in Detroit by mid August.

William S. Knudsen Chevrolet Motor Company Europe Copenhagen Denmark Mr. Knudsen Gripsholm New York City New York Chevrolet Antwerp Berlin America Knudsen General Motors Corporation General Motors Detroit Mich

Frigidaire Demonstration At Hafers Electric Co

A Frigidaire demonstration at Hafers Electric Co. on Main Street continued today after starting yesterday. Miss Louise S. Foster leads a 4 PM and an 8 PM session with refreshments and souvenirs. She explains Frigidaire details and answers questions, promoting its advantages over old freezers.

Hafers Electric Co Main Street Louise S. Foster Miss Foster

Verenes Ice Co Plans Augusta Branch Plant Opening

The Verenes Ice and Coal Company announces a branch plant to be located at 928 Walker Street in Augusta. For initial months the facility will sell ice only to merchants and the call trade with hopes to expand by March 1 if prospects look favorable.

Verenes Ice and Coal Company Augusta Walker Street

Miss Maude Aman Improvement Report From Columbia

From the Columbia State notice Miss Maude Aman of Aiken sister of Mrs Ben F Wyman is improving after an appendix operation at Columbia Hospital.

Jolly Street Hosts State Wide Gathering on August 11

Columbia and nearby towns prepare for a statewide event at Jolly Street nine miles southeast of Newberry. United States Senator Cole L. Blease Governor John G Richards Congressman Fred H Dominick and others are invited to speak as residents share a strong democratic tradition and local barbecue hospitality.

Columbia Crolly Street Sully United States Cole L. Blease John G. Richards Fred H. Dominick W. F. Stevenson B. B. Hare George Bell Timmerman Esq Filbert Tirzah Jolly Street Newberry Columbia- Newberry D. J. A. Sligh State Senate Newberry County Newberry College Boas Pomaria Congress

Chevrolet dealers hail largest South Carolina meeting

L and Jumper of Jay Mac Chevrolet praised the convention held in Columbia on July 28 as the largest gathering of Chevrolet factory and dealer reps in South Carolina. Over 1,000 attendees gathered at Twin Lakes pavilion as L five Costley and C W Dishion outlined sales plans and dealer support.

Jumper Chevrolet Carolina Lumbia South Carolina Palmetto State Twin Lakes L. 5

Southeastern region business meeting and Chevrolet escort parade

A regional meeting in the Southeastern area closed with a barbecue dinner. Afternoon events included competitive athletic contests and music. At 4 PM, mounted police led over 200 Chevrolets on an escorted city tour visiting points of interest.

Revival in Salley at Salley Baptist Church

A revival meeting at Salley Baptist Church began July 31 and will continue through August 14 with two services daily. Rev. B C Anderson, formerly of Charleston, preaches, and D H Wise leads the special music.

the Salley Baptist Church B.C. Anderson Charleston D. H. Wise

When Is a Man Honest Rev Bouknight Returns to Aiken

Rev. P. L. Bouknight returns to Aiken and will fill the pulpit Sunday at St John's Methodist Church. Sunday school begins at ten o'clock with the service following. Friends and strangers are invited to meet and worship at the church.

P. L. Bouknight Aiken St. Jonnn’s Methodist Church

W. W. Holley burial at Millbrook

Mrs Minnie Coward Holley died at Aiken Hospital after a week of treatment. Survived by husband W W Holley two sons Grady and W W Holley Jr two daughters in law two sisters two half sisters two brothers and many grandchildren. Funeral at Millbrook Baptist Church conducted by Rev Philip J McLean with interment in the family cemetery.

Aiken Minnie Coward Holley W. W. Holley Aiken Hospital Holley Thomas W. Coward Grady Jason B. George Frances de Medicis Augusta Edward Shealy Milledge George Thomas F. Coward G. G. Coward Christmas, Fla Ira E. Coward Leon M. Coward Old Millbrook Baptist Church

Revival at Springs Methodist Church Begins Monday

A revival meeting starts Monday evening at Springs Methodist Church at 8 15. Rev A H Bouknight of Greenville will assist Pastor Rev P L Bouknight in a series running through Sunday August 14.

Springs Methodist Church A. Hf. Bouknight Greenville P- L. Bouknight

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Ry Jno. K. Aull Great Britain Chevrolet President Hafer’s Verenes Ice CO Jno K. Aull Bright MR. Jumper Salley Millbrook New Business Lyle Tire & Service Company Seiberling Mcintosh St Augusta, Ga J. M. Lyle, Prop Coca-Cola Coca- Cola Coca-Cola Company Atlanta Aiken Coca-Cola Bottling CO H. G. Anderson Mgr Aiken, S. C
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