South Carolina Master Farmers Win Distinctions
The Progressive Farmer notes South Carolina plans with many farmers earning top honors including Mr. Lake and Mrs. Lake of Calhoun and Greenwood counties. Special recognition goes to 24 others for notable achievements in diversified farming. The feature highlights large acreages, dairy, poultry and crop details, with tenants growing Irish and sweet potatoes and a three-acre family plot on Mrs. Lake’s homefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nh. I. Unity
Carolina
Q A. Re. ‘Fairey
Calhoun County
Edgar L. ‘Duller
Orangeburg
W. N‘henderson
Greenwood County
J. W. ‘Gaston
Spartanburg County
J.wade Drake
Anderson County
Jas. R. Reid
Chester County
J. L. Gettys
Kershaw County
W. B. Wil
Lake
Bermuda
Johnson Grass
Tat
Clamson
Willams
Landrum Sellers
Wesley Welibore
John A. Hires
Hampton County
Aiken County Youths Win Scholarships to Colleges
Aiken County youths receive college scholarships announced from Columbia. Taura Fair of Beech Island and Winifred Gantt of Wagener winhard over scholarships to Winthrop College, Virginia Nelson Bolton of North Augusta new appointee. J. B. Webb Jr. of White Pond earns Clemson grant. Citadel awards not given this year. University awards pending. Miles Carpenter of Gastonia, N.C. guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Eubanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vayous
Columbia
Aiken County
Winthrop College
Taura Fair
Beech Island
Winifred Gantt
Wagener
Virgina Nelson Bolton
North Augusta
Clemson College
J. B. Webb
White Pond
Citadel
Aiken
Lombards Iron Works ad marks long history with The Standard
The Standard notes Lombards Iron Works & Supply Co of Augusta as its oldest advertiser, dating to the paper’s 1915 launch. The 13 year cycle shows advertisement changes by Bombard and loyalty to newspaper space, highlighting Lombard’s rise from a small start to a regional industry.
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Standard
Lombards, Iron Works & Supply Company of
Augusta
Bombard
Lombard
Matt
Jeff
Grand Jury Sees Probe Into Keenan Campaign Charges
The Aiken County Grand Jury met in extra session to investigate charges raised by B. K. Keenan of Langley, a House candidate and former county employee. Several witnesses testified, including Keen an as principal witness, with proceedings likely to be released after court terms. The session drew wide interest as officials and supporters watched the inquiry into campaign matters and related stamps. Also noted, Ivy Kennedy and Ernest Findley married at the Methodist parsonage with relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
B. K. Keenan
Langley
House of Representatives
Charles J. Kenney
Graniteville
Charles J. Hill
W. A. Whitlock
Andrew Yaun
Board of County Commissioners
Keenan
Kenney
Court House
Townsend
Craries
Gregory
Charies
Henkel Shuler
Ashburst
Hall
Bedass
Keenan Bras
Charles 3
Halland Bom
Weedward
Ewors
Abserin
Khennedy Finley
Ivy FB. Kennedy
Aiken
Ernest Findley
Iva
Jo Hugger
Findley
Mercian Kennedy
Affidavit Gives Hill Clean Bill in County Row
An affidavit signed by Dr. W. A. Whitlock and Andrew Yaun, county commissioners of Aiken County, absolves Chief Commissioner C. J. Hill of wrongdoing. The document counters attacks by B. K. Keenan, a Langley Republican candidate, and recaps sworn statements praising Hill and critiquing Keenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Whitlock
Andrew Yaun
County Board of Commissioners
C. J. Hill
Mr. Hib
B.K. Keenan
Langley
House of Represenutives
Fragmentary Crime Note From Offbeat OCR
Disjointed OCR fragment describes a crime case with garbled text. It hints at authorities and an incident involving a wounded or dead person and a shark reference, but many words are unreadable, leaving the core facts unclear.
Albert Everett and Mary Witte Bisemett Case Details
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Albert Everett Ahert Cheten Beerett aged 32 and Mary Witte Bisemett with unclear connections. Text is garbled, referencing a medical or legal event, possible survivors, and a spouse or relative named Troy. No clear dates, locations, or outcomes are recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahert Cheten Beerett
Rome
Mars
Mary Witte Bisemett
Troy Free
Bath Cyclone Damages Homes Leaves One Hurt
A cyclonic windstorm struck Bath Wednesday afternoon, damaging numerous homes and uprooting about 100 trees. Miss Ethel Lou Boyd suffered a severe scalp wound and bruised shoulder when hit by a falling rafter. The storm blocked the Augusta Aiken line briefly, with debris strewn across streets and rails. Winds lasted about four minutes, then moved toward Langley Pond, also damaging Huber Clay Pigment Company and Breeze Hill structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Low ‘Boyd
Bath
Aiken
Ethel Lou Boyd
Miss Boyd
Nancy Wilson
Wilson
Cora Corbett
Southern Railway
Augusta-Aiken
Langley Pond
Huber Clay Pigment Company
Warrenville
Breeze Hill
Graniteville
Edgar Coneh
Ford
Edisto Junior College Move Debated by Association
Seivermont Palisto Aton association held an August meeting with about 75 members. Main discussion urged making Bidunto a junior college, with speeches on growth and need, followed by a hearty show of support and open discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buinto
M. Buel Webb
Cannada
Aodalko
Oan Open Dhaasson
Owlagh
Peterar Dewangent
Pervine
Oryts
Wind Storms Hit Sections Of Atkon County
Severe winds lashed Atkon County sections with sporadic damage. Areas near Wagener and Valilla reported downed trees and blown houses while festival visitors and residents noted debris and scattered power loss across multiple neighborhoods.
City Council Meets Routine Work Reported
City council session notes routine approvals and standard municipal actions. The readable text lists motions and committee updates amid a compact agenda.
Warert St Bl Es Bows Pa Ps Epen Peavey Pie Tut
Warert St bl Es bows Pa PS EPEN Peavey Pie with unclear text. The fragment mentions locations and names but lacks coherent facts to form a full report.
1927 Crop Report Bounties for Aiken County Cotton
The 1927 South Carolina crop report by USDA statisticians cites Aiken County outputs including 74,000 harvested cotton acres yielding 116 pounds per acre and 18,046 running bales valued at 1,747,993 dollars as of December 1. Cotton seed production reached 7,911 tons valued at 312,484 dollars. corn averaged 65,000 acres with 845,000 bushels, valued 760,000 dollars. oats 9,500 acres producing 207,000 bushels valued 155,000 dollars. wheat 1,075 acres yielding 10,780 bushels valued 16,010 dollars. hay and velvet beans produced 8,550 tons valued 155,729 dollars. Price per bushel and per acre figures are listed for each crop.
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South Carolin
Frank Q. Black
H. le Rasor
U.S. Department ~ of Agriculture
Aiken County
Cotston
Eye
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Fragmentary text shows names and phrases from an old page. Readable bits mention Mr Tarai Neng and Vera ATU Me Mya Leet Vie, with unclear context. The OCR is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
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Vetta
Wee Das Fe
Tarai
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Aiken County Hoys
Miles Carpenter
Gastonia, N.C
W. M. Eubanks
Oldest Advertiser
Martha Murray
Gene. Tunney
Tom
Hill
Whitlock
Yaun
South Carolina
A. Whitfock
A. E. Youn
AL Whotrock
Tous
Gaston, AG
Setary Pabhe Furs
Keenan O
Keren
Wanpen
Perry
Syed
Albert
Everett
Edisto
Atkon County
Smythe
Peesat
Spencon
Whitthe
Maetoel Madine
Valilla
Pod
WEY Passeby
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