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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
6
The nation sees revived buying, more money in circulation, and industry gains in textiles leather and appliances. While steel, construction, rail traffic lag, overall hope returns with expected recovery from overproduction, drought, and downturn, and forecasts promise stronger post depression prosperity.
The author argues that schooling should focus on teaching understanding and adaptability rather than just skills. As the world evolves daily, education must keep pace, with younger teachers and board members helping guide reforms while valuing experienced older voices.
Mr and Mrs Carlton W Binns of Atlanta Georgia spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs P J McLean the latter's parents Alderman Duncan returned Saturday from Fort Barancas Florida where he spent two weeks at the officers reserve camp
A summer church audience in New England hears a famed visiting preacher discuss Paul’s Corinthian appeal for generosity. He emphasizes humanity’s virtues and Jesus’ joyous gospel rather than warning, leaving congregants lifted by a message of good news and shared humanity.
The South Carolina Power Rate Investigating Committee appointed Dr. John Bauer, renowned New York economist, to advise on rural electrification and power rate studies in Columbia. Chairman Tom B. Pearce cites Bauer as key to practical, efficient progress as the panel analyzes data from consumers and utilities. The effort targets low rates and rural line construction to boost agricultural productivity through electricity.
Mr and Mrs William Barnwell of Columbia announce the engagement of their niece Miss Helen McDonald Taylor to Archie Steele Thorpe of Columbia. The wedding is planned for late summer. Thorpe is formerly of Aiken and the son of Mr and Mrs G W E Thorpe of this place.
Invitations were received in Aiken for the wedding of Miss Jessie Addison daughter of Mrs Worley P Wingard in Fairfax on Thursday September 10 to Huger Tudor Hall son of Mrs Anna A Hall of Aiken.
Supt Ed Smith defends his handling of Aiken County schools finances stating debt was reduced from about $35 000 to $15 000 in his first year and arguing budget rules and tax payments shape schooling costs He criticizes failures to fund transportation and notes banks did not hold a note against the district on June 30. He urges honesty and continued support while promising savings this year and adherence to the budget law.
Classified notices list a lost gray coat containing valuable notebooks near the Southern Railway Depot in Aiken with a liberal reward offered to G. C. McDermid in Windmere Charleston S C. Also listed are rental offers in Greenville and Brevard, a lost brown imitation leather suitcase on Columbia highway, and job ads for a lawyer and a salesman with Box numbers and dates.
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