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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

4

Blackwood poised to win first primary ballot in tight race

Observers in Piedmont and across the state expect Solicitor Blackwood to carry the first ballot with a strong plurality. He is seen as drawing steady support in thickly populated counties and all sections, backed by four years of active campaigning and broad county reach.

Tentete Trac. Blackwood Saya Caroling Wree Tiare Blackwood Piedmont Reith Johnston Olin T. Johnston Col Wlit Keith Iran Keith Jeneton Frank Lever Beverly Herbert Lever Qeangehurt Lexington Herbert Calumbin Qs Am Calambin Phy Williams Osha Ashton Williams Igitor Blackwood Hampton Beaufort Charleston Smoak

Crop Prospects Mixed as Yields Shifts Draw Attention

The report notes Arizona and Georgia lead with 16.2 and 10.7 percent increases, while cotton and corn outlooks vary. Corn yield is about 16.5 bushels per acre with 5 percent more area, tobacco shows gains but price weakness hurts growers, hay and sweet potatoes face declines, and drought plus heat suppresses farm labor. Regional rainfall shortfalls and record heat affect crops across the central and southern United States.

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Absentee Voting Rule Question Sent From Chairman Sapp

Chairman Sapp forwards a letter noting an amended absentee voter's act key section was overlooked in 1928 and not printed in party rules. He urges county secretaries and enrollment committees to instruct precincts to apply the act allowing sick or absent voters to cast absentee ballots.

Sapp Duma Liam

Open Letter to Taxpayers of Aiken County on Bank Deposits

An open letter to taxpayers explains the Gaston Bank and Trust Company deposits. It details interest paid, current balances, and expected dividends, arguing taxpayers received more than the deposit and outlining statements by bank records. It cites stock liabilities, individual depositor losses, and names several signatories connected to the bank closure and settlement.

Aiken County Gaston Bank &Trust Company First National Bank Gaston Bank & Trust Company Aikey’ County Treasupont Tae John R. Jordan W.° Q. Johnson Janna Ghobed Willelhe Hay Avith Naid Bank Jobe RR Surdiun Angkor ORDA

Army Worm Seen In Aiken County

A disjointed report notes an army worm sighting in Aiken County. The fragmented text mentions locations, names, and directions, but lacks cohesive details or clear outcomes.

Aiken County

Hospital Auxiliary Directors to Lunch

A local hospital auxiliary meeting outlines a luncheon agenda. Directors and members, including Diane, Parekh, Waker, and others, discuss future events, fundraising plans, and a community engagement effort. The session covers committee roles, dates in the near term, and coordination with city officials.

Navy admiral appointed amid service upheaval

Rear Admiral djeoya is named to lead naval forces amid reorganizations. The appointment follows ongoing reviews of battle fleet readiness and command structure. Senior officers Aeminah Senn and Robertson are noted in connection with the formal transition.

Djeoya Fonupyce

Speaker in Aiken campaign draws large rural crowd

Stewilk Les recalls Mr Leveren and cites a vigorous campaign. In Aiken he spoke to farm relief needs at an Agricultural Club meeting and urged policy ideas. Sen Barber and Solicitor Harris also attacked Blemses-teeold with vigor at Graniteville and AMEN meetings, with plans to continue in Aiken. Aiken County residents and people from surrounding counties are expected to attend a large open-use meeting at the park near the Aiken Standard office to hear the candidates as the senatorial race nears its close.

Stewilk Les Leveren Ness Aiken eral_works Columbia Lever Agricultural Club Sanaa Aldean Renee Bicase Harris Creek ‘Valley Graniteville Harrin Aiken County Aikens

Black man arrested after alleged attempted assault on girl

A Black man, Jackson, was seized by sheriffs officers and jailed in Columbia after allegedly attempting to lure and seize a girl returning from a neighbor's home in Talatha. The girl, daughter of a prominent local citizen, reached safety with her father reporting the incident. Authorities traced the suspect to his home nearby.

Youre Merro Umm Lerack Jackson

Unclear historic note on a precautionary move to Columbia

A fragmented report mentions precautionary action sent to Columbia and notes no trouble in the Tula tha area connected to the affair. Sheriff Monard is cited about prior events and warnings given before the news reached broader attention.

Columbia Monard

Questions Put To Candidates About Tea Party Prominent Figures

Fragmented OCR passage lists names and entities, including Betta Pry and Gab Oe, with garbled phrases about candidates and events. It mentions health, Sabbath, and various locations in a confused political context, but no clear narrative or outcome is discernible.

Perth Harel Westen

Park Commission Is Reorganized for Work

City officials restructure the Park Commission at the request of local civic groups to focus on park improvements and asset management. Key members includ elected leaders and department heads as the new plan outlines better coordination and long delayed projects.

Civic Langue Kiwaniy Chamber of Gomterre Pender Itt Cor Wareth

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