Post Office Tales From Aiken 1910 Landmark Built
In 1910 Aiken built a granite and limestone post office described as the handsomest in the state. The foundation began in 1910 with a 1912 May flag reveal and the site faced boundary disputes over Dr. Croft’s land. Postmaster J W Wilson notes Dalton Ga shared plans. Nearby history recalls horse arrivals and early free delivery amid a community full of anecdotes.
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Jullian Salley
J. W. Wilson
Dalton
Frank Hitchcock
Thomas Hitchcock
U.S
Aiken
Boundary Lines
Dr. Croft
Augusta
NARC Chapter Plans Officer Installations at Luncheon
The Aiken Chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees will install its year officers at a Midland Valley Country Club luncheon tomorrow at 12 30 pm. Officers include James O. Catron president and Charles C. Drew vice president with other posts filled by Donald Graves John D. Bryan Winifred A. Hunter and Charles H. Green. Sam C. Jones Clemson will conduct the ceremony with Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn in attendance and visitors John W. Jennings and Mrs Jennings. Jennings also leads NARCE Chapter No 87 in Columbia.
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Aiken
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
Midland Valley Country Club
James O. Catron
Charles C. Drew
Donald Graves
John D. Bryan
Winifred A. Hunter
Charles H. Green
Sam C. Jones
Naace Federation
Clemson
William Jennings Bryan Dorn
John W. Jennings
Federation
Jennings
NARCE
Columbia
Good Records Help To Save Tax Dollars
H M McLeod district director of internal revenue in South Carolina urges careful filing to maximize deductions and credits. He advises organizing income and deduction records by category and storing paid bills and receipts in labeled folders to ease tax time.
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Columbia
South Carolina
H.M. McLeod
Internal Revenue
Carolina
McLeod
Local residents invite AIKEN ANCEDOTES to share events
Citizens request readers to mail or deliver stories about local happenings to AIKEN ANCEDOTES P.O. Box 933 in Aiken South Carolina and will arrange visits to hear and view the submissions.
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Aiken Ancedotes P.O
Aiken S.C
FTC pushes labeling on light bulbs to show lumens and life
The FTC plans rules to require bulb makers to disclose how long bulbs last and how much light they emit. Lumens measure light output, with 1600 lumens for a standard 100-watt bulb and 1300 for a 75-watt. Long life bulbs last about 2500 hours at 1400 lumens, while 100-watt standard bulbs offer 750 hours at 1600 lumens.
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Federal Trade Commission
Raymond L. Rhine
Rhine
FTC
General Electric
Westing
House
Sylvania
Heat On HEW Funds In Congress
In Washington the first 1970s congressional clash over HEW spending centers on a $19.7 billion compromise for Health Education Welfare Labor and the Office of Economic Opportunity. GOP leaders gauge senator support while expecting a veto and possible override.
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Congress
Washington
White House
Departments of Health, Education and Welfare Labor
Office of Economic Opportunity
House
Senate
Griffin
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Laurens Street
Narc Chapter
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Joy Detergent
Usda Choice
Iso
Carnation
Kwik Kitchen
Pepsi
Chuck
T-Bone
Jiffy
Lilly U40
Lilly
Liggett Drugs
Dick Cavett
Aiken Cablevision
Aiken Area
Columbial
Cablevision
Rutland Drive
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