Local Civil Relief Service Keeps Trust In Aiken County
After a brief business session the Nit Roll Call Society voted to continue civilian relief efforts through May 1 with the Executive Committee to seek financial support. Treasurer W W ted reported, and Mrs Cullen Corliss and Mrs Laura Bock served as officers, while Mr Edgerton urged continued funding to aid the poor and aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hill
W.W Ted
Cullen Corliss
Home Service
Laura Bock
Edgerton
Ee Chapter
Aiken County
James Bates of Jackson Killed in Wreck
James Bates of Jackson died from a fractured skull after a motorcycle crash. He was the rider in the fatal wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Bates
Jackson
James Bates
Filling Stations Planned But Likely Delayed by City Council
City council on Richland Avenue will bar new filling stations on vacant lots near churches for now after a citizen petition. Alderman Clinkscales for Standard Oil revealed plans for a station at the corner of Richland Avenue and Newberry Street with an ornate $4,000 structure, while permits are paused to determine legal rights and citizen concerns. Reverend F. Bouknight and H. N. Schrode are noted in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Avenue
Ben Wyman
Clinkscales
Standard Oil Company
Te Newberry Street
Rev. FP
Bouknight
H. N. Sehro
Ex-Service and Red Cross Reports Highlight 1925 Efforts
The document lists officers elected and annual service data for 1925. It covers Home Service activities for ex service men and families, letters written, calls received, total cases, and outlays for civilian relief. It also notes a birthday party for Kathryn Cullum Williams and extensive volunteer work by Aiken Red Cross chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Corliss
Home Service Secty
York Street
Red Cross
Aiken R. C
Government Employees Rising Each Year
The United States Civil Service Commission reports 544671 civilian government employees on December 31, 1923 and 564718 on June 30, 1925, an increase of over 20000 in a year and a half. The trend shows growing personnel and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Legislature Meets with Little Business Completed
Both houses held brief sessions before and after the message with minimal action. Talks on electing circuit judges faded after the chief executive spoke, while the senate focused on associate justices. A house resolution set for six ballots and timing for first ballot in the senate followed delays. Moore of Abbeville proposed abolition of several boards and reallocation of duties, including the tax commission and agriculture department, with duties shifted to the comptroller general and Clemson staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Williams
Sproul
Moore
Abbeville
Tax Commission
State Department of Agriculture
Clemson College
State education beneficiaries to sign notes for tuition
Senator Goodwin proposes all beneficiaries in state institutions of learning sign notes at year start to repay within five years. He also suggests extending state and county tax payment time to March 15 with a 7 percent penalty after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin of
Laurens
South Carolina General Assembly Opens Second Session
The seventy sixth General Assembly convened at 12 10 Tuesday for its second and final session with a large crowd of legislators in the state house. Lt Gov E B Jackson and Speaker Edgar A Brown brought the bodies to order as new members W D Morrah and W J Moore were sworn in. Governor McLeod plans to deliver his annual message at noon Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Seventy-Sixth General Assembly
South Carolina
State House
E.B. Jackson
Senate
Edgar A. Brown
Barnwell
House
W. D. Morrah
McCormick
W. J. Moore
Greenwood
McLeod
State Highway Department
Nance
Ways and Means Committee
Browning
Laurens
1000 Percent In One Year At Batesburg Creamery
M. H. Hazel proprietor of the Jammerland Creamery in Batesburg turned $100 into profits of $1,005 in one year by buying eggs from local farmers and selling cash sales totaling over $5,000. He kept detailed records and created a ready cash market for farm eggs in the Batesburg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Hazel
Jammerland Creamery
Batesburg
H. Hasel
Hazel
New Committees Named by Aiken Kiwanis Club President
Herman H. Hahn, newly elected president, reveals 1926 Kiwanis committee slate. Committees include Agriculture, Public Affairs, Program, Business Standards, Publicity, Classification and Membership, Grievances, Kiwanis Education, Attendance, Inter-Club Relations, and Budget with named chairmen and directors for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Herman H. Hahn
B. F. Holley
J. D. Prothro
George H. Leitner
Hastings Wyman
Leon S. Holley
Harry Ludlow
Frank P. Henderson
P. J. McLean
Clifford Johnson
J. E. Henderson
C. Lee Gowah
Geddings Cushman
Albert Wilcox
D. W. Gaston, Jr
Geo. A. Durban
A. H. Ward
H. E. Gyles
H. G. Anderson
C. A. Francis
A. F. Dufft
E. R. Hafers
Mandle Surasky
B. T. Duches
H. E. Holley
Ben F. Wyman
F. P. Henderson
A. K. Lorenz
Entertainment at Windsor to Benefit School Improvement
On Friday January 22 at 7 30 p m Miss Beulah E McNemar nationally known entertainer will perform Mrs Wiees of The Cabbage Patch in Windsor High School auditorium Proceeds will aid the School Improvement Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah E. McNemar
Wiees
New Windsor High School
School Improvement Association
Berlin and Mackay Courtship Amid Songwriting Saga
The piece recalls Irving Berlin’s courtship of Ellin Mackay, daughter of a wealthy American family, facing staunch opposition from her father Clarence Mackay. Berlin’s passion and musical talent overcame obstacles over more than two years, with hits guiding the romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Mackay
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal Telegraph and Cabieg Company
Irving Berlin
Berlin
Miss Mackay Sails to Europe and Berlin Songmania
Miss Mackay sails for Europe to please her father and Berlin tunes follow. The Catholic girl marries the Jewish boy last Monday and the popular ballad Remember have you forgot to remember resurfaces as the next Berlin song in the gossip.
Police Chief reports active year for city department
City council hears police report detailing 14 categories of arrests and offenses including larceny disorderly conduct drunkenness gambling and traffic violations. The department recovered 2 autos and 2 bicycles, 5 stolen items recovered in foreign states, and total fines collected amount to 4380.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jessie George
Okeginene
Religion Its Place and Power Sermon at First Baptist
At First Baptist church Dr. McLean will speak on Religion Its Place and Power Sunday morning. Sunday School at 9 45 a m J T Shuler Superintendent B Y P U at 6 30 p m for all young people People s popular service at 7 30 p m Sermon The Unreaped Corner Wednesday 7 30 p m Mission study All welcome at every service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
McLean
T. Shuler
Arson Charges Against Three In Belvedere Case
Three people including W. L. Parker of the Augusta Arsenal and his wife Lessie Parker and her mother Mrs. Virginia Tyus are jailed in Aiken on arson counts. Parker admits a written confession alleging he aided Tyus to move her daughter and set fires at Tyus homes. Tyus denies the charges as does Lessie Parker, while authorities link two houses burned to Tyus, who recently moved back to Belvedere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Parker
United States Augusta
Lessie
Virginia
Tyo
Belvedere
Aiken
Arthur Shepphard
Robe
McElhany
Made
Parker
Broad Street
Hicks Mall
Augusta
Tyus
Bank and Trust Company Expands with New Bennettsville Branch
At the annual meeting in Columbia H. C. Leaman was re elected vice president in charge of the Aiken branch. R L Gunter of Aiken and Jennings K Owens of Bennettsville, attorneys, were added to the board. All other officers were re elected. The bank now operates two branches including the Bennettsville and the Aiken locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bank & Trust Company of Columbia
Columbia
Aiken
R. L. Gunter
Jennings K. Owens
Bennettaville
Bennettsville
Dr. C H Farmer Resigns to Lead Jacksonville Health
Dr. C H Farmer longtime head of Aiken county Health Department resigns to become Medical officer of Jacksonville Florida. His resignation takes effect February 15 and is met with regret as the department's strong efficiency and hard work are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Farmer
Aiken County
Jacksonville
Fla
Farmer
Marketing Specialist Leaves South Carolina Office
D. D. Whitecomb chief of the Marketing Division for South Carolina has received a year leave of absence from Dr. Long. He will depart for Arlington Florida to join his father W A Whitecomb of Whitcomb Investment Co long established in the realty business. Aiken people and the state express regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Whitecomb
South Carolina
Dr. Long
Whitecomb
Arleando
Fla
W .A. Whitecomb
Whitcomb Investment Co
Aiken
Mr. Whitcomb
Dr Norman at Windsor High School Dental Clinic
Dr Norman conducts a dental link at Windsor High School funded by the county. The program provides dental work for many children, with a competent dentist available for at least two weeks, keeping him busy.
Turkey Dinner Tonight by Civic League at Odd Fellows Hall
The Civic League hosts a turkey dinner tonight at the Odd Fellows hall to raise funds. Tickets are priced at 1 dollar and the event urges patronage to support the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic League
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leck Funds
Aiken Citepter
E. S. Henderan
D._M. George
W. W. Edgerton
E. A. Green
Laura M
Kathryn Cullum Williams
William Cofer
Laura M. Bock
Secty, A. R. C
Legislature
Langley
Valley Star Council No
Daughters of America
Bath
S. C
Seminole Council No
Langley-Bath
America
C. R. White
J. H. Rogers
Odessa Jennings
America the Beautiful
Kate Feaster
8. H. Mooyd
Leona
State of
Georgia
Daughters of America and
Junior Order of U. A .M
Windsor
Russia
Mike
Bowery
Ellin Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Tad
Police Department
DR. Farmer
DR. Norman
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