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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
2
The passage outlines votes and sentiment in Atken County and Almes County within the Second District. It notes support for a congressman candidate, cites voter totals for several counties, and argues for backing a home county man over outsiders amid regional political considerations.
The countywide campaign event moves toward Monday night in Aiken with candidates for legislature county commissioner and magistrate to speak in the park near the post office from the same platform as last week. The meeting precedes the first Democratic primary and reaches the county’s largest precinct.
The Holley Soda Shop hosts a WRDW radio program on August 25 from 12:90 to 1:30. Music will be provided by Walter Speight and his Rivers Charters from Spartanburg, a Willie Hite of Aiken serves as Royal proprietor, paying for the station use to advertise.
Foreman Mary Foreman of Ellenton and Perry Bush of Barnwell wed in Aiken last Saturday afternoon. Rev J G Huggin officiated at St Felin Methodist Church parsonage with a small gathering of relatives and friends. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Benjamin F. Pore of Ellenton and the groom is the son of the late Mr and Mrs James H Bush of Ellenton, from longstanding families.
A crowd heard Senator Cole L Blease and Gov James F Byrnes ally with Harris in a heated exchange over Bleases record. Harris attacked Blease on democracy patronage and women’s attacks while Blease defended his senate tenure, tariffs stance, and federal appointments amid a charged political rally in South Carolina.
Mr. Blaise explained he cannot fund segregated support due to a statewide race. He claimed County Gaston did not back him after losing sheriff race two years ago. He boasted of local knowledge of South Carolina while warning opponents with a taunting remark about August 26th. The crowd showed cooling reception, with mixed cheers for Coley.
In Bath last Thursday night Mel and Bill O Shields, father and son, are held after Ernest Hillman, 19, stepson of the elder O Shields, died from knife wounds. At the coroner's inquest the verdict found Hillman died from stab wounds inflicted by Bill O Shields with Mal O Shields named as accessory before the fact. Family dispute over a board bill led to Hillman being chased from the house. witnesses said a fight occurred, the younger O Shields joined and stabbed Hillman as he fled down the road. Hillman died Sunday in Aiken Hospital. Funeral services for Hillman, who was to be married soon, were held Tuesday at Bath Union Church, with burial in Pine Grove cemetery. Surviving: mother Mrs Betlah Joiner O Shields, two brothers Eugene and Marvin Hillman, and two sisters Louise and Edna Hillman.
Miss Julia B. Toole daughter of G L Toole of Aiken married James B McIntosh of New York last Saturday at the Little Church Around the Corner Best man Perrin Toole maid of honor Miss Helen Richardson both formerly of Aiken The couple will reside in New York.
Bids are invited by K D Smith Supt of Education Aiken DC to furnish all materials and labor for a colored school building at Clearwater District No 75. Plans from J H Johnson for 10 dollars. bid must include 3 percent certified check. Successful bidder must sign a uniform contract and furnish a 50 percent surety bond. Bids due noon Saturday August 30 1930. right to reject any or all bids.
A garbled ad fragment mentions a reliable dealer seeking to handle Heberling Products in a county, promising quick responses and a free catalogue. The text also advertises sale of large awnings and four long shades at reasonable prices, with contact names Mrs Walter Duncan and numbers 332 or 221.
Political Advertisement highlights a congressman's seven year tenure focusing on farm relief, rail and freight reforms, post routes, and anti trust actions. It cites efforts to aid veterans, extend credit to farmers, improve shipping and road safety, and secure federal projects in South Carolina. It asserts strong constituent support and readiness for re election.
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