Political tides and Governor Richards in South Carolina
Former U.S. Senator John L. McLaurin discusses South Carolina politics, Governor Richards facing a tough period amid high taxes and political opposition. McLaurin notes Richards’ courage, predicts veto power as a tool to curb expenditures, and hints Richards becoming the central issue in 1928. Continued on page eight.
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Richards
McLaurin
United States
Sena
John. L.’ McLaurin
Bennetts Litical
McLaurin Bik
New York
South Carolina
McLnaby
Land of the Living
Columbia
Bennettsvile Statesman
Tillman
County Extension Work Improves Home Skills
Seventy three women and 38 girls adopt better bread and meat cookery practices, canning totals reach 36,238 quarts of fruits and vegetables, jellies and preserves rise to 9,850 quarts, and 1,662 pounds of dried fruit. Clothing, millinery, and infant wardrobe planning yield 3,125 dresses and 5,266 undergarments. Home grounds beautification covers 275 sites. health cards weigh and measure participants. Mary Livingston of Kitchings AL is named healthiest girl in the state.
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Mary Livingston
Kitchings AL
Boys and Girls Club Congress
Chicago
Winter Gardens
Miss Baily
Aiken
Winthrop
Young couple seeks marriage as judge blocks license
A slim youth with a faint moustache faced a 17 year old declaration. The woman says his prayer is answered by Judge Webb who refuses to issue marriage licenses. Mrs Rouse pressed for the ceremony despite the probate officer’s judgment. The couple left for Edgefield to seek a better result at The Village.
Andrew Moseley Seriously Injured in Road Accident
Andrew Moseley son of White Moseley from Redds Branch was seriously injured Wednesday on Courtney road near Aiken when dragged from an auto truck and thrown to the ground. A fertilizer load rider on top was struck by a telephone line wire and knocked unconscious with brain concussion and paralysis. Doctors Hastings, JH Wyman and John Frampton Wyman said prognosis was poor. He is brother to Edi Moseley, who was killed by another brother near Aiken the previous Sunday.
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Andrew Moseley
White Moseley
Redds
Courtney
Aiken
Moseley
Woman Dies by Poisonings Near Wagener
A woman identified as Mrs. Hoover, about 15 years old, residing on the Edisto River near Wagener, died by ingesting strychnine in an apparent suicide early Sunday. She leaves four children. Her husband William Hoover drowned two years ago in the Twiste River near Greene's Bridge. No motive is known. Mineral services were held Monday.
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Diame Wsover
Edisto
Wagener
Hoover
Fire destroys Fair home on Reweh Island
The handsome home of Bo Warren Fair in the Reweh Island section burned early Sunday about 1 o'clock from unknown causes. Neighbors helped valiantly but could not save the structure. Loss estimated at 312,000 with partial insurance. Fair saved most family furniture. Built over 59 years ago by Dr W Eye, the colonial landmark was a community staple.
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Bo Warren Fair
Reweh Island
Cmmunity
Bettis Academy Choir Sings Spirituals at Graniteville Event
Last night at the Masonic and Odd Fellows hall in Graniteville the Bettis Academy choir performed spiritual hymns for the academy’s benefit. Sponsored by George Lieber of Graniteville Manufacturing Co. and other local supporters, a large audience attended. Mrs. W. H. Croghan returned to Williston after visiting Mrs. J. Cleveland Thomas and Mrs. A. Wise.
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Masonic and Odd Fellows
Graniteville
Bettis Academy
George Lieber
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
Mra. W. Fl. Croghan
Williston
J. Cleveland Thomas
Mra
5. A. Wise
Gasoline Price Discrimination Probe Moves Forward
South Carolina lawmakers press a legislative investigation into gasoline pricing alleged as discriminatory by large oil companies. Rep J E Harley of Barnwell and S L Love of Greenville push for hearings, with a five member committee and $60 to cover expenses. The move follows claims prices differ sharply by region, with Georgia selling cheaper fuel and Charleston refinery shipments raising concerns.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
J. E
Harley
Barnwell
S.L. Love
Greenville
Georgia
Senate
House
S. C
J. E R. Barley
Barnwell County
Lothal
General Assembly
Bartwell
Teleet
Jo Wes
Levine
Efelyna
Spockel
Jersoline
Charleston
Augusta
Georgia City
Chare Lleston
Solumbias
Adiduck
Aod Ak Row
Col Harley
Judiciary Committee
Higalk
Hecht State Bank Receiver Appoints Agent and Aims to Pay Depositors
John Johnson reports as bank examiner that Hecht State Bank receivers will act promptly. Receivers promise dividend payments to depositors at the earliest possible moment. George A. Durban to be retained as agent of the receivers.
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Hecht
Bo Atate
Johnison
Repin
Coltsone
George A. Durban
Johnson
Modern Improvement At Aitken Theatre
The Triple Reflecting Arc Lamp raises light by 75 percent, ending flicker. Manager Welborn installs one at the Aiken Theatre to enhance service for locals, winter residents, and visitors. The lamp, unique in quality, promises a brighter screen than other local venues.
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Aiken Theatre
Welborn
Aiken
United States Navy
Askey Theatre
Point of Fort
Drowns In Pond During Bond Show Crossing
A drowning occurred while crossing a pond during the Langley bond event. The victim, Wes, was swept under and drowned. His brother and others narrowly escaped harm, with efforts to rescue noted but details unclear. Several years later, Weatherford and Vernonio residents recall the incident and emphasize pond dangers.
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Mae
Wes
Wis
Brotherajns
Haw
Ale Weatherford
Vernonia
Pheowrter
Dee Wy Dew
Will Rogers to headline fundraiser for Aikens Library
Will Rogers to perform at the Aikens Theatre Sunday night to help clear a $3,000 debt on the new library building. Talks in Miami boosted demand with $5 seats for 5,000 attendees. ministers agreed to close churches for the benefit. Proceeds directed to the library, with Rogers bringing his lariat and his popular mix of humor and horse sense.
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Aikens-forth
Will
Will Rogers
Will Denis
Adion
Mitch
Miami
Atedienes
Aikens Theatre
Arrests After Disturbance Near Hathaway Section
Sheriff and deputies arrest a group of white men in the Hathaway area after a disturbance on Friday morning. Names identified include Everett Munday, M21B. Smith, and Clarence Scott, with warrants issued for their arrest. A Graniteville Methodist service features a lecture series and a special sermon to women, titled Marriage, led by Rev. A. S. Ferguson. The town’s choir of twenty five voices and a visiting quartet will perform Sunday evening alongside an orchestra.
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Hathaway
Robinson
Kinur
Adios Munday
Everett Munday
Smith
Clarence Scott
Smedbak Gartiaie
Graniteville
Stansfield 1B in Birnnel on business Monday
J. 1B Stansfield was seen in Birnnel on business on Monday, with no other details provided.
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Stansfield
Birnnel
Rays to Reformatory. Two youths sent to reform school
Sheriff Nellie Robinson and Deputy Sheriff Arthir D. Sheppard conveyed J. A. Willierd and O'Dell Renew, two white youths, to the state reformatory at Morenes, eight miles east, this week. Judges George B. Webb ruled them incorrigible on complaints by their relatives, committing them for two years or more.
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Sherif
Nellie Robinson
Arthir D. Sheppard
J. AW. Willierd
O'Dell Renew
Mlorenes
George BR. Webb
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