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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
5
Public notices list rates for display advertising and notices at ten cents per inch, with probate notices at three dollars each. The page includes political humor, social quips, and satirical lines about taxation, traffic, and suffrage, reflecting a broader cultural moment.
An editorial urges patience as Dr. Sikes takes over Clemson College. It argues for evolutionary reform, improved finances, and liberalized courses while stressing the need to rebuild trust in the board of trustees and mobilize Clemson alumni as a key resource.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the estate of Ben W. Walker deceased. Payment should be made to Claude E. Sawyer attorney and all claims filed probated to the attorney or D W Gaston Jr administrator dated Jan 2 19258.
The piece celebrates New Year as a fresh start with a clean page for the nation and business. It highlights renewed spirit, thrift, industry, and optimism driving citizens and commerce toward a prosperous year ahead.
Rumors point to Dr. Sikes as the next president of Clemson College with broad approval from trustees. The record notes his Johns Hopkins doctorate in 1887 and subsequent leadership in state education, signaling a major shift for Clemson amid past turbulent administration.
The wedlock of Owens and Davis was solemnized at the bride’s parents home on a Wednesday morning December 4 at 11 o'clock. The couple will reside with the Owens family in Turberville.
Aiken South Carolina notice dated December 22 1924 announces a stockholders meeting on February 2 1925 at noon at the office of E P Henderson secretary 1032 Laurens Street to consider a capital stock increase and vote on related matters. By order Board of Directors Mrs L E Hitchcock President December 25 1924.
In the Eastern District of South Carolina a sale is ordered by Judge H N Edmunds in the matter of L D Oliveros and W P Terwilliger. On January 10 1925 at 12 o clock noon cash offers will be received for stock in the Laurens street store Aiken including goods fixtures and accounts. The sale is subject to court confirmation and a 25 percent cash deposit is required from the winning bidder. The trustee is Ernest L Allen.
France trims debt in budget moves. Bryan pays five dollars to study evolution. Anti-Saloon League poet laments booze. Deafness helps a New York man fend off robbers. Aiken bill collectors get a scare. A buried Black man emerges alive after a gasoline blast expressing cold relief.
The Rev Joseph Wallett, pastor of a Southport church, says the trembling bride story is bunk. He notes brides sign wills boldly with firm hands while gowned in draperies and that the groom often flusters, even bending fountain pens.
Myron Joel Rones son of Mr and Mrs Abe Rones celebrated his second birthday on December 28 from 3 to 6 pm with many little friends. Fishing games prizes and grass baskets with candies plus cookies and ice cream were served. Guests included Samuel and Abraham Wolfe Rosa and Herbert Rudnick Rosa Surasky Sylvia Efron of Aiken Joel and Ralph Tananbaum Augusta Estelle and Joel Daiteh Newberry Evelyn and Hazel Goodman Athens GA and more relatives and friends.
The death of Miss Dessie Hutson on Christmas Eve at her brother Jenny Hutson’s home in Aiken mourned by friends. She was 74, native of McPherson Beaufort county, long resident of the area. Survived by brother John C. Hutson and nieces and nephews. Funeral held Christmas Day at home with Rev. John Eadie Henderson officiating and Bethany cemetery burial beside a brother. Pallbearers listed as Osama Hutson A K Lorenz Vincent Wyman Robert Laird Ernest Thorpe and B F Wyman.
Miss Annie Clyde Montgomery of Milledgeville Ga wed Joseph Lenwood Chvens of Atker last Sunday at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs J H Montgomery. The bride a teacher at Cha Springs will finish her term and the couple will reside in Aiken. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs G E Owens with Mrs Owens and the Misses Owens present along with Elbert Steadman and Mrs Bowles of Aiken.
Webb remarks on the underwater broadcast. The divers discuss dive length as they communicate via radio from the ocean floor. The exchange highlights practical limits and curiosity about depth and duration.
Fragment mentions consulting mother about marriage and consulting a lawyer as a modern option. It contrasts traditional advice with legal consultation, noting potential costs and the idea of paying more by delaying.
Congressman J F Byrnes and Mrs Byrnes returned to Washington after Christmas in Aiken. He said Congress would mainly consider emergency appropriations and that President Coolidge anticipated a large surplus, with possible requests for 88 million in new funding. Byrnes proposed moving federal court sessions to February in Aiken and indicated a 75000 post office expansion if the omnibus public buildings bill passes. No detailed plans after March 4, 1925.
The Vanity Box musical comedy comes to Aiken Theatre on Wednesday night January 7 bringing syncopated action, beautiful women in gowns, stunning costumes and dazzling stage effects. Featured performer Mitzie Lassie appears with Halster Driscoll and Roberts plus the Raid Beauties chorus. The Pennsylvania Twelve jazz orchestra will provide the musical background for each performance.
The passage presents a logic puzzle with a big American and a little American in a family. The big American is not the father of the little American, suggesting the mother is the parent identified as American, while the little American is the son of the big American’s wife. The dialogue frames a Conway-like misdirection about parental relationship.
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