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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
2
Gaar One celebrated his 50th birthday on Wednesday by walking through Aiken spreading optimism and cheer among locals. Residents cheered him with applause and well wishes as he passed, shouting joy to the longtime community member known as Jimmie.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a weary husband returns to bed. He confirms all is shut for the night, while the wife teases with a sly remark about him being the remaining exception. It captures a light domestic moment with playful banter.
At the annual meeting in the Red Cross office the Aiken Chapter reviewed 1924 work. Officers elected included W. W. Edgerton and Mrs. B. A. Green as Secretary. reports from Edgerton and Laura Bock were accepted. The year saw progress in aiding the needy, with 975 visits, 1 000 calls, 270 total scare aid units, 15 placements in institutions, and 40 medicines provided. The Home Service secretary noted 266 forms filled, 198 interviews, 2 long distance calls, and rehospitalization arrangements. The chapter conducted Junior Red Cross, Volunteer Service, Life Saving classes, and Christmas cheer efforts.
The American Legion posts report a surge in paid up memberships for 1925 led by Illinois and Minnesota departments amid plans for a nationwide endowment fund and a strong legislative program. Aiken Post 26 held its annual meeting at the Aiken Hotel with new officers named for the coming year. Closing dates for the bonus for veterans and dependents are set as July 1, 1928, with specific limits for veterans and survivors.
A barber promises to fix a pulling razor and rough cut while the customer grimaces at the tool. The exchange blends humor with a promise to adjust the handle if it wobbles during the shave.
A visiting girl finds Reckless Tom in a hospital bed with bandages showing only part of one eye. He jokes that only his ankle hurt after a mishap at the grade crossing, while the visitor asks about his head.
Statement of the Condition of Banok of Western Carolina located at Aiken Barnwell Blackville Salley Brenton Wagener North Augusta Johnston Lexington Batesburg S. C. at close of business December 31 1924 State of South Carolina County of Aiken by W. B. Turner president and cashier details of assets and liabilities follow with financial standings.
At the annual meeting of Aiken Council No 238 R and S M this week officers were elected and installed W W Edgerton LM D M George Deputy Master Dr C H Farmer P C of W Dr George A Midner C of C Claus W Busch Treasurer Frank B McCoy Recorder Rev John Eadie Henderson captain of the Guards David Fleming Sentinel Six candidates received the royal and select degrees.
A fatal shooting occurred late Wednesday night near Ramsey's Mill leaving Joe Roberts dead and Bud Hankinson wounded. authorities investigate the incident as a possible motive and seek information from witnesses.
A woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing years of indigestion bloating and colic after completing the course. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose free money refund policy. Sold by W. J. Platt & Co. and druggists nationwide.
D Wells Johnson died at his York street home after months of illness. Funeral services were held at First Baptist church with Dr. MrLean officiating. interment followed at Bethany cemetery. Johnson leaves a widow, two daughters, a son, three brothers, and three sisters. The notice also notes staff changes at Farmers & Merchants Bank and a healthy bank report by President J P McNair.
At the annual stockholders meeting Wallace D. McNair was elected 2nd Vice-President J Cleve Thomas cashier and B Bates bookkeeper Mr Thomas newly elected cashier.
The death of Mrs Annie Rambo Williams wife of Dr A R Williams occurred at the upper Tow residence early yesterday. The Standard went to press before funeral arrangements were set due to a daughter in Boston yet to reach Aiken.
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