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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

5

Modern Picture Theatre Likely For Aiken

Aiken may gain a modern moving picture theatre with long term leasing by Publix Theatre Corporation. May be built adjoining the new Commercial Hotel owned by B F Holley, with main auditorium behind the hotel and lobby from Main Street. Projected cost ranges from forty thousand to three hundred thousand dollars.

Moern Aiken B. F. Holley Publix Theatre Corporation Messrs. Holley William K. Jenkins Publix Corporation Atlanta F. J. Miller Publix Theatres Ffolley Main

Sewerage Proposal Before Legislature and Public Debate

A fragmented report outlines a sewerage and water project for the Carolina region, detailing formation of a sewerage district, local bonds, and state authority. It notes Augusta official Elroy G. County acting in project leadership, with speakers including Langley and other regional figures. The plan spans multiple towns and counties, with a public meeting slated to begin and continue through the day.

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Sudttor Jordan Honored by Comptroller General

County Auditor Haskell C. Jordan was appointed by Comptroller A. J. Beattie to a ten member committee from the Auditors and Treasurers Association to represent the comptroller's office in reviewing listing forms for real and personal property taxation. The appointment is described as a great honor to him and to Aiken County. The Yokoma Morning Herald notes a separate remark about rocking chair marathons.

Haskell C. Jordan Eral A. J. Beattie Mumittee of Ten Auditors and Treasurers Association Comptroller’s Tax Inn Jordan Aiken County

Blood Still Flows In Aiken County Homicides Rise

Aiken County records show the twelfth and thirteenth killings, both Black victims killed by men of the same race. Charlie Highland was shot at Good Hope church by Elie Cobb after domestic trouble. Cobb remains jailed. The article recounts chaotic, unclear details of the crimes and investigations, with sheriff’s notes and continuing manhunts.

Aiken Howard Charlie Highland Elie Cobb Good Hope Church Amontnorenci Lighland Cobbs Cobb Higehhind Highland Calvashia Rome Prince Wacker Guim Annie Bell Layce Aiken Hlavicker Cammimis Dani Siner Amd Govers Thoregh

Grow Your Own Premium Foods To Fight Pellagra

A brief article urges Carolina households to grow fall gardens and preserve vegetables to prevent pellagra. It advises families to raise chickens for eggs and milk for children, sharing that home production supports health and finances while keeping families fed.

Carolina Prilaere

Aiken records high in four month building permits

Building permits issued in Aiken from May through August total $662,962, with August alone at $140,978. The sum includes a $122,000 residence on Whiskey Road and notes several other projects from New York and local buyers, highlighting Aiken’s relative construction strength for its size.

H- Knox Buffalo N. Y Whiskey Road Charles W. Clark New York Fairfield Street W. H. Purdue Aiken South Carolina Greenville Columbia Charleston David Dows Union Street QO. M. Gordon I E Avenue Cily Limits Tillman Pyches William Reyburn Washington Highkond Yark Woods

Aiken Party Completes 8000 Mile West Coast Auto Trip

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gunter of Aiken and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brodie of Wagener return from a motor journey of over 8000 miles to the Pacific coast. They traveled via Asheville Knoxville Louisville St Louis Denver Seattle and crossed into Mexico before returning by a southern route through Arizona New Mexico Texas Arkansas and Mississippi. Roads were fine but northern routes praised for paving. California roads impressed with width and mountain scenery. They stopped in Juarez and Ton drama in Southern California and noted bandits near the Mexican towns. They warned travelers about dangers on the southern route and advised caution while assisting distressed motorists.

R. L. Gunter Aiken Louis Brodie Wagener Pacific Coast Los Angeles California Asheville N.C Knoxville Tenn Louisville St. Louis Denver Colo Seattle Wash Portland Ute San Francisco Ariz New Mexico Texas Arkansi Alabama Georgia Grand Canona Uyat Viciwity Tiuinter Gunter Mexico Mr. Gunter Rio Grande el Paso Jaurez Cara Brodie Sos Angeles Tin Drama Thewich

Judge Lyles Glenn To Hold Court Here

South Carolina's new federal judge, Hon. Lyles Glenn of Chester, will preside during the first week of the fall term of federal court openings here. He is to be assisted by Judge Ernest F. Cochran of Charleston, who will coordinate the room work and court duties during the session.

South Carolina D. Lyles Glenn Chester Columbia Glenn Jude Ernest FF. Cochran

Fragmented OCR News Note From VT Residence Pool

A garbled OCR fragment references a Vermont residence pool, names like Rebecca and Wagener appear amid distorted phrases. The text seems to describe a list of people, a family group, and scattered, unclear actions with no coherent event or date.

Johnston Loses to Granderville in Hard Fought Game

The report notes Johnston falling to Granderville in a tense match, with names like Timmerman and J Lang among key players. Civic League resumes work with updates on local figures and upcoming Friday morning events in the community, as details remain sparse and uncertain.

New Methodist-Pelson Woman Kills Intruder in Parsonage

A reader-filled parsonage in the New Methodist Pelson area becomes scene of violent incident as a resident woman shoots an intruder. The chaotic report notes a prolonged struggle and decisive action within the home, with authorities to review the case.

NEW Methodist Pelson

New Tariff Bill A Rope to Hang Hoover

Senator Cole Blease urges Democrats to let the Republican tariff bill pass, arguing it could wipe out Hoover and boost a future Democratic win. The piece notes Blease’s controversial stance and predicts political risk for both parties amid tariff debates.

Senator Cole*Blease Washington Cole Blease South Carolina Statesman Senate House Hoover Noble Blewse South

Cotton Planters Association Meeting Irregular Report

A fragment from a media clipping notes an irregular schedule for a Saturday cotton planters meeting in Siben. The text mentions Planters Cotton and Bas e of cotton os pertant wile gy, with unclear references to Ralvia and a local event.

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