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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

5

Proper road bed will save car owners $100 a year each

Motorist Ernest M. Smith of the American Automobile Association argues a completed South Carolina state highway system would save car owners about $100 yearly. He cites paved roads lowering operating costs, cites tourist and resident growth, and urges state action.

Greenville South Carolina Atte Highway Commission Ernest M. Smith American Automobile Association Washington Eugene B. Smith South Carolina Motor Club Smith Uring Board Mr. Smith Mig South Carolinas North Carolina Ashesalle E.W. Grove George Vanderbilt Carolina

75 Million Bond Issue Bill Up in South Carolina

In Columbia lawmakers push to raise tuition for state colleges to 75 dollars per student but the House defeats the measure while the Senate debates a large couch bond bill of 75 600 50 to fund a five year program. The session sees nighttime sittings as both chambers deal with education funding and a medical affairs committee review on doctors prescribing whiskey. The drama centers on tax and bond proposals and the fate of a statewide public vote.

Columbia House Senate State House State Association of College Presidents South Carolina Saga Tracy

Graniteville Man Dies in Mill Accident

In Graniteville a man died after a mill accident when his body was struck by an approaching car near the railroad crossing in Ellenton. Relatives identified the injured as J.C. Thomas and Dr. Watson.

Mill

Pate murder case sent to jury in Bamberg county

The Pate murder case from Bamberg was released to the jury after Judge Banhan’s charge. Testimony included the defendant’s wife and daughter, while venue was moved to Aiken for the proceedings. The trial continues with defense and prosecution arguments shaping the verdict.

Pate Aiken Banhan Reon Sys Astemd Sterdas

Time to Pay Taxes Extended in State Proceedings

The state treasurer and comptroller general extend the deadline under section 81 to allow tax payments. The eastern district court of the United States opens the February term with defendants in a criminal docket. The proceedings involve violations of criminal statutes and related charges, with Judge Coehran presiding and attorneys to appear for the accused.

Columbia Apdor Tate Volime Roerds Inne Wi Osapreved Nyneteca Ovidatieen Prohibition Aiken Barest Enaes Tieffondants Masre H. Bretan Brown T. Pawel Seth Mo ' Net Pigttop Natogeah

Larger appropriation asked for hospital

A vague OCR fragment mentions requests for a larger appropriation for a hospital. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The text is garbled with stray characters and identifiers, preventing a precise summary.

Bert Ergle Acquitted, Court Cases Tried

Local court records show Bert Ergle acquitted after a series of cases adjudicated this month. Proceedings occurred at the county courthouse with no prior notice in the docket. Formal outcomes were delivered by the presiding judge, with no further appeals indicated.

Trenton Man Involved In Rare Religious Affair

An unclear account from a Trenton report touches on a man connected to a rare religious matter. Details are fragmentary but indicate local interest and potential official involvement.

Bile Would Change County's System

Aiken county proposes a bill to abolish district voting for county commissioners and elect them at large for two year terms. The measure, by B K Keenan and D W Duncan of Langley, would keep three commissioners but shift to at large elections and alter terms. Opponents fear loss of district representation and party balance.

Aiken County Hich House. of Representatives B. K. Keenan Denh W. Duncan Langley Cortoners Hocner Fleet Siedan Aiken Coatty S. B. Willinghuis Walla

Edisto Baptists to Take Training

Edisto Baptists prepare for training as they plan community outreach. The note mentions sessions, locations, and expected schedules, with parish leaders coordinating the program and inviting members to participate.

Edisto Baptists

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