Richland Avenue Park case heard in city court today
Hearing held before Circuit Judge W H Kimball on the proposed widening of Richland Avenue block between Laurens and Newberry Streets. City seeks to dissolve a restraining order. critics fear park damage and precedent. Attorneys for the city and for Walter C Plunkett and the Civic League appear. decision expected, likely appealed.
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W.h.kimball
City of Aiken
Walter C. Plunkett
Park Commission
Civic League
Plunkett
Jesse F. Carter
Bamberg
Grimall
Hendersons and Salley
Williams, Croft and Busbee
Death of Robert Seigler in Aiken County
Robert Seigler died late Wednesday night after a long illness. He was a well known resident of Aiken County with five family connections. Surviving are his wife Nettie Seigler, three daughters Louise and Marguerite Seigler, and Thomas Nesmith. two sons Edward Seigler and Ayrnes Rechelen of Cleveland. sisters Mrs Weeks, Mrs Hendrix, and Mrs Woodward. brother Gary Selegter of Aiken. Funeral arrangements awaited arrival of Edlet from California.
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Robert Seiten
Seipler
Aiken County
Nettin Seigler
Thomas Nesmith
Louise
Muarritaret
Seigler
Aikent
Edward Seiler
U. and
Ayrnes Rechelen
Cleveland
Ghia
Weeks
Wo Semine
Elle Hendrix
Woodward
Montmearened
Gary Selurter
Aiken
Accidental death verdict in local field discovery
A coroner reported an accidental death finding after the body of Ol lie Washington was found near his home about twelve miles from Aikerm on the B S Redd place. Washington’s skull was damaged with the barrel end upward, suggesting a plow accident witnessed by the coroner.
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Washington
Miss Beulah Livingston Wins 4-H Dress Contest Honor
Rock Hill report notes Miss Beulah Livingston of Aiken County won the National 4-H dress review in Chicago with dress and hat made by club members. Graniteville Manufacturing Co. donated materials valued at 84 cents. outfit cost 7.50. Livingston, a seven-time state trip winner, has three silver trophies for best camper and is a current freshman at Coker College, also making most of her college clothes.
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Rock Hill
Beulah
Liviston
Aiken County
Gotton
Chicago
Herats
Graniteville Manufacturing Co
Livingston
Coker College
Aiken Hosts Winter Base for Flying Service Exhibition
The Flying Service of Hartford arrives in Aiken to establish a winter base at Gaston Field. They will offer crass country flying to nearby towns and student instruction, aiming to form an Aiken Flying Club to train young men for vacation or winter activity. A weekend aviation demonstration features a Curtiss Challenger and a Travel Air, with pilot Skip Tibert performing a high altitude stunt and a dead-stick landing. Tibert, a trans sport flyer with 2000 hours and only one minor incident, promotes aviation safety with a nationwide Safety Tour through New England.
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Hartford
Conn
Aiken
Gaston Field
Todd
Augusta
D.o and T
Skip" Tihort
S. F. Thompson
Lyman
Deusa
Hartfordyand Thy
Skip” Tibert
New England
Tibert
Chy Air
Tibet
Petra
Catbin
Cmd
Amd
Sheitly
Ying
Nere
Windsor School gutted by fire early Monday
Windsor School suffered a major fire with extensive damage. Williston fire department rushed to the scene but could not save the building. Insurance held by the State Sinking Fund Commission. arrangements are made to reopen classes next Monday with six grades taught in Williston.
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Wiliston Fire Department
Williston
Seiank
A. L. Brodie
State Sinking Fund Commission
Civic League Meeting At Park Avenue Rest Room
The civic league announces a morning meeting at 10 o’clock at Park Avenue, to discuss an important issue. Attendees and tense expectations surround the event as preparations are made and local residents await outcomes.
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Civic League
Boal League
Park Aerie
Master and Probate Judge Make Sales
A partial, garbled report describes a probate matter and a master selling assets. It mentions a judge and a department, with references to a new cabin, a fire event, and school preparations including desks and teachers.
Why The Excessive Water Charges In Aiken
Citizens confront high water bills despite abundant supply. Readers fear meter errors and leaks, urging examinations, new meters, and fair pricing. The piece questions if rates fund debt and press for transparency from the municipal water system.
Death claims Wagener welfare worker Dick Gantt
Dick Gantt of Wagener Welfare Worker Dies from cold exposure while pursuing new duties. His body was found by his son Saturday morning. weather colder than several degrees below freezing is suspected to have caused exposure and death. Funeral services were held later at the local church with Miss Elizabeth Woodsen, new social welfare worker for Aiden County, among attendees.
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Dick Gantt
Wagener Welfare
Mick Gantt
Citigen
Wagener
Gantt
Thors
Steviving
Juliana
Gantt Af Wagrener
Elarebeth Woodsen
Aiden
Woesen
Rye Lee
Atken Rebel Society
Wanritsern
Lois
Mayor Asks Cooperation For Welfare Worker Miss Woodson
The Aiken Hospital and Relief Society names Miss Elizabeth Woodson as social service worker to act as clearing house for information on the needy and observances in Aiken County. She will coordinate with the County Health Unit and direct funds only to her offices to avoid amateur beggars. Residents urged to discourage door to door flower sellers as vandalism and to report concerns to Miss Woodson’s offices.
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Aiken Hospital
Nermin
Sourhit
Frank B Wenderson
Alayor
Court Common Pleas Sitting for Last Week
The Selb bern of the Court of Cane not Pleas convened in Athen Man day fer tte Chird ogmnd hest week's bomn. Might estau ivmrers had to hie frawn. Vine dewket remating diracy and the whaneis are that it wall not tes elene val. The case of Mars Thier Ft Saws Mise Militvedd to Sateen, Pain 1D, Sas very ie ad Lahie Polapeeng ose. he South Casi hia Warhaway Dy yer brent we seabied inte ene gene Comarenceadh Memibty. The Standard Motor Company is rea pyevine from ite pre-ont place of business into the office and showroom on Hayne Ave tur formerly occupied by the Henry Weathers Motor Company boat Bene wre
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Selb
Bern
Cane
Athen
Mars
Calas Road
Che Rand
Sawyer Srun
Marley
Ana Meduime
Poe
He Ray
Motor Company
Standard! Motor Company
Rea Pyevine
Hayne Ave
Henry Weathers Motor Company
Benewre
Relief Bill Aims 2500 For South Carolina Flood Counties
A Senate bill by Senator Cole Wi. Blease seeks 2500 dollars to aid flood damaged counties in South Carolina including Aiken. The measure, referred to the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee, covers road bridge and ferry damage from September and October floods of 1929.
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South Cigoling
U.S
Senate
Cole Wi. Blease
South Carolina
Aiken
Committee On
Post Offices
United States of American
Congress
United States
South
Seth Carob
Aeron
Two Auto Licenses Required For 1930
The notice requires motorists to obtain two automobile licenses for 1930, detailing new enforcement steps and the agencies responsible. Officials urge timely compliance to avoid penalties and ensure proper vehicle registration.
Mayor Renicr’s Aide Infected Ant Regrets Home Absence
Phiessis reports Mayor Frank P. Renicr om will regret to learn he is confined to home with an infected ant. The notice notes illness interrupts duties and delays public appearances.
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Phiessis
Frank P. Renicrom
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