Hines backs endowment fund for Legion relief
General Frank T. Hines, director of the U S Veterans Bureau, pledges support to the American Legion Endowment Campaign for five million dollars. He calls on Legion posts to aid disabled veterans and orphans, cites continuing needs for minors and dependents, and offers Bureau resources to bolster the Legion effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Hines
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
American Leagan Endowment
James A. Crain
The
Legion
Congress
Hines
Gravedigging Aids Ex Service Man Fingerprint Filing
Friends of John McNichol of Durango Colorado gathered around a grave as an automobile arrived and American Legion members emerged. They complied with a request to obtain his fingerprint for his compensation claim. McNichol, near death, signed with a scratched mark in the witnesses presence. The final fingerprint was taken after the lapse of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
John McNichol
Durango
American Legion
McNichol
Abie's Irish Rose a Hit at Aiken Theatre
Manager Welborn of the Aiken Theatre scored a home run by bringing Abie's Irish Rose to Aiken. The two night run drew a full house for a witty play that broadens viewpoint and aims to promote charitable attitudes in audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welborn
Aiken Theatre
Abie
Aiken
DeMedicis and Dyches to Represent Augusta Fertilizer Firm
DeMedicis and B T Dyches will represent J Lee Eldridge Fertilizer Company of Augusta for the current season. Dyches will handle the local warehouse while DeMedicis serves as traveling representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George DeMedicis
B. T. Dyches
J. Lee Eldridge Fertilizer Company
Augusta
Dyches
Mr. DeMedicis
Social Guests At Birdwood Estate Gatherings
Guests at Birdwood include Mr. and Mrs. Juno Inglis of Elmsford New York and Miss LeHuvray of Summit New Jersey joined by Mr. and Mrs. W P Brown of Irvington New Jersey Mr and Mrs William Gremaway of Miplewood New Jersey Mrs Ada Stone of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juno. Inglis
Elmsford
N. Y
LeHuvray
Summit
N. J
W. P. Brown
Irvington
William Gremaway
Miplewood
Ada Stone
New York
Verenes to Open Modern Soft Drinks Parlor in Aiken
James Verenes, a popular merchant of Aiken, has leased the former Oliveros location and will open a modern soft drinks parlor around March 1. The shop will be renovated and equipped with the latest improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Verenes
Aiken
Oliveros
Black Elected Captain Friday for 1925 Aiken High team
The Aiken High School football team held a turkey dinner at the Rosalea Tea Room Friday night to celebrate W. H. Black being elected captain for 1925. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Hastings Wyman Jr. and many team members, coaches, and local figures. Practically all last year's players are expected to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Rosalea
W. H. Black
Hastings Wyman, Jr
Garrett Hind Lane Mobley
Mr. Owens
Thomas
Avery Webb
Roy Lybrand
Cornelius Berrie
Perrin Toole
Wyman George
M. T. Gunter
Howard Ganter
Wesley Seigler
Richard Clifford
Connie Clifford
George
Robbery at Salley Targets Store and Post Office
Robbers struck the large H. O. Jones mercantile store in Salley last week, stealing $300 in silk and $1.50 from the post office cash drawer. Police notified authorities in Columbia and Augusta. Salley has seen multiple robberies recently, including Dewey Williamson filling station, W. S. Poole grocery, and a drug store. A funeral notice for Mrs. Kennedy notes she died at 86, survived by two children, with Rev. A. C. Baker leading services at the Baptist church. Beginning Sunday, Roselea Tea Room will serve special turkey dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Jones
Salley
Stack
Columbia
Augusta
Dewey Williamson
W. S. Poole
Baptist Church
A. C. Baker
Kennedy
S. P. Seigler
New Holland
Ed Kennedy
Portal
Supper and play at Wagener School for Baptist church work
A supper and play held last Friday night in the Wagener School Auditorium drew a good crowd and favorable reaction. Proceeds from the event will be used to furnish the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagener School
Baptist Church
Death of Mrs Kennedy in New Holland
Mrs. Martha Ann Kennedy died of pneumonia Sunday at S. P. Seigler's home in New Holland and was buried Monday in New Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ann Kennedy
S. P. Seigler
New Holland
Tax Commission agent to assist on 1924 returns in Aiken
An agent of the South Carolina Tax Commission Income Tax Division will be at the Court House in Aiken on February 20 and 21 1925 to help taxpayers file 1924 state income tax returns. Assistance is free of charge and available to all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Tax Commission, Income Tax Division
Aiken
D. C
Court House
Income Tax in a Nutshell for 1925 Filers
The filing period runs January 1 to March 15, 1925 for single filers with net income of 1000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more, and for married couples with net income of 2500 or more or gross income of 5000 or more. Submit to the local Collector of Internal Revenue. The tax uses Form 1040 A or 1040 with two percent normal tax on the first 4000 of net income over the personal exemption and a surtax on net income over 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
What the World Needs at Baptist Church by Dr McLean
Sunday morning sermon What the World Needs to be spoken by Dr McLean with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J T Shuler superintendent An orchestra will lead the song service Sunday night 730 people’s service The woes of the world and a good God what light is there for the problem discussion Tuesday 730 p m B Y P U Wednesday 745 p m mid week service Friendly church with welcome for everyone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
McLean
Prizes Offered to South Carolina Corn Farmers
Prizes totaling 2230 are offered to corn farmers in South Carolina counties who enter the National Seed Corn Show to be held in Chicago March 2 to 7. Five dollar prize for best ear in the county. a thousand dollars in gold for the national champion ear. another thousand for the county organization with the most entries. Open to all U S residents. parcel post entries accepted until March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Chicago
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
United States
Negro Man Frozen Found Near Beech Island Station
Jim Atkins a black trapper and fisherman was found frozen to death Thursday morning last week below Beech Island’s railroad station. Coroner Tom Tarver ruled death due to freezing after investigation. A pint of whiskey, an empty flask, and about 35 dollars were found on him. The Baptist church BYP U plans a teen social next Friday night in the Sunday school rooms with a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Atkins
Beech Island
Tom Tarver
Revenue act of 1924 adjusts 1924 tax filing rules
The act affects exemptions and rates for 1924 income taxes. It requires returns for individuals with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars, and for married couples with net income of 2500 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars. Returns may be joint or separate, with a filing period from January 1 to March 15, 1926, and must include at least one fourth of the tax due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of Internal Revenue
Fifteenth B Y P U Convention Set At Millbrook Church
The fifteenth quarterly B Y P U convention will be held at Mill Brook Baptist Church on Friday April 3 1925. The event begins at 2 30 in the afternoon and continues through the evening. All B Y P U members are urged to mark the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook Baptist Church
Baughman Expands Wagener Store with New Wholesale Wing
J W Baughman of Wagener completed a 50 by 50 foot rear brick addition with a driveway, creating a larger store room for his wholesale business while continuing retail of general merchandise. The expansion signals a broader wholesale operation alongside ongoing retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baughman
Wagener
Baughman
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Hines Endorses Endowment Fund
Bureau
Verenes
Black
Roselea Téa Room
Ady
Roselea
Mrs Kennedy
American Society of Agronomy
Sears- Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Avery
Garanteed
Rogers Silverware
Avery Champion
Rogers
LaFrance
Wm. Rogers & Sons
Holley Hardware Co
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