Howell M D Named Head Doctor at Aiken Co Hospital
At a board meeting the Aiken County Hospital named Dr J R Howell as head physician to take charge July 1. Howell, from Americus Georgia, is a University of Georgia Medical College graduate who interned at University Hospital. He comes highly recommended by Dr Goodrich and Dr Lentz.
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Aiken County Hospital
J. R. Howell
Fir. Howell
Americus
University of Georgia Medical College
Augusta
University Hospital
Aiken
Goodrich
Lentz
Tme
Pr. Howell
Press Association to Meet at Happy Hours Resort
The South Carolina Press Association plans its annual meeting at Happy Hours between Florence and Darlington from July 20 to 22. Hosts include Florence and Darlington with plans for a Peedee Community Center event, a possible special train to Peeington, and a Wilmington gathering with the North Carolina press group.
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The
South Carolina Press Association
Florence
Partington
Dar
Peoplelington
Pee Dee
Hugh McRae
North Carolina Press Association
Morehead City
S. C
Wilmington
Robert Lathan
North Carolina
Pers Association
Asheville
B. H. Peace
Greenville News
Lathan
Peace
Ed H. DeCamp
Gaffney Ledger
Gaffney Ledger, Col. A. L. Gossett
Tugaloo Tribune
Percy M. Dees
Winnsboro Herald and News
Shorty” M. Sligh
Lexington Dispatch News
Augusta Resident Carl Woodward Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Carl A. Woodward a long time Augusta resident and native of Aiken County died by his own hand at his Augusta home Monday morning after shooting himself. He was prominent in local circles and his death is being investigated as a suicide.
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Carl A. Woodward
Aiken County
Augusta
Uncle Fred Jones Remembered as Aiken Oddity
Aiken locals recall the antebellum Negro character known as Uncle Fred Jones who vaunted long life and vivid tales. He claimed to see Washington inaugurated and walked to Washington from Ellenton, even rebuking Chief Justice Waite in a Charleston court scene. His death shocked the town as details of his life and age swirl with nostalgia.
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Aiken
Fred Jones
Fred
Henderson Pond
Kunal Dan” Henderson
Virginia
Culpepper Court House
Bushs
Ellenton
James E. Crosland
Miss Bush
George Washington
United States
Washington
Charleston
Bond
M. R. Waite
U. S. Supreme Court
Uncle Fred
Bean
Colonel Butler
Waite
Savannah
James Edwin Kerr
Uncle Fred Jones a relic of bygone days
Poem-like reminiscence contrasts an aging Black man labeled Uncle Fred Jones with praise for a benevolent master. The speaker recalls jeers from the past and old days, ending with faith that he rests in a heavenly home. The verse reflects reverence, memory, and belief in spiritual reward.
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Bourne of
Dr. Burts to Be at New Holland Meetings
Dr Charles E Burts of Newberry a prominent Baptist minister will assist Rev J P Dendy at a series of meetings starting July 11 at the New Holland Baptist Church Rev E E Hite of Bath will lead the singing The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings Anyone who comes will be temed
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Charles E. Burts
Newberry
J. P. Dendy
New Holland Baptist Church
E. E. Hite
Bath
Dendy
Standard Office
Free Attractions at Myrtle Beach Pavilion
Myrtle Beach Sales Company announces Monday night programs at the Myrtle Beach pavilion through the summer season featuring speaking and singing with hometown acts followed by dancing. The events are described as educational and enjoyable and open to the public.
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Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Pavilion
Senator Cole Blease to Speak at Langley Park
U S Senator Coleman L Blease will speak at Langley in the Park next Friday night July 8 at 8 oclock A large crowd is expected The committee in charge of arrangements is W E Baker and B R Tinsley and invites all to attend.
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U. S
Coleman L. Blease
Langley
W. E. Baker
B. R. Tinsley
Miss Maude Wilson Weds Henry C. Cole at Belvedere Church
Miss Maude Wilson of Langley married Henry C. Cole of Anderson last Friday at Belvedere Baptist Church. Mrs. Cole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wilson, and the couple will reside with the Wilsons.
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Maude Wilson
Langley
Henry C. Cole
Anderson
Belvedere Baptist Church
Ladies of Kitching Mill Offer Chicken Dinner Benefit
Mrs. Della Kitching says the ladies of Kitching Mill host a chicken dinner at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday July 8 from noon to 3 pm to raise funds for Tabernacle Baptist Church repair and remodeling.
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Kitching Mill
Della Kitching
Standard Office
Ladies of Kitching Mill
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Chevrolet expands Flint plant with $2 million upgrade
Chevrolet Motor Company will spend $2,000,000 to relieve factory congestion in Flint Michigan. Two new buildings a three story office and a new parts building will rise by October 1 replacing current structures then a modern factory will be erected. The project adds manufacturing capacity to a premier automotive plant.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Flint
Mich
Charles F. Barth
Barth
Banks to Close on Holiday in Aiken District
Banks in Aiken will close Monday July 4th for a legal holiday. The Bank of Western Carolina is represented by W. W. Mackenfuss and the Farmers & Merchants Bank by cashier J. C. Thomas.
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Aiken
Bank of Western Carolina
W. W. Mackenfuss
Farmers & Merchants Bank
J. C. Thomas Cashier
Georgia Car Service Co Plans Big Growth in Aiken
The Georgia Carolina Service Company formalizes acquisitions of the Aiken Ice Company and Community Tee and Coal Company. Walter Dobbins arrives as general manager and promises improved operations, uniformed drivers, and expanded truck distribution to serve multiple cities while keeping both plants running with about 115 tons daily production and a surplus ice supply.
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Georgia-Carolina Service Company
Aiken Ice Company
Community Tee and Coal Company
Walter Dobbins
Greenville
Dobbins
Aiken
Wright
Anderson
Aiken Ice Co
Community Ice Co
Children Day Service at First Baptist Church
Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church the annual children's day service drew a full house. The Primary department presented songs recitations dialogues and exercises with many participating. Awards were given for perfect attendance and two year streaks, marking a memorable event.
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First Baptist Church
W. E. Shuler
Communion Service at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church conducts a quarterly Communion service Sunday at 11 16 with all members expected. Sunday school is at 9 45 am followed by programs at 7 15 pm and 8 15 pm. An Independence Day service features Dr Mc Lean on The meaning of Independence Day. Mrs Bradley and Mrs Cato in Aiken hospital are improving.
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First Baptist Church
McLean
W. C. Bradley
Otis Cato
Aiken Hospital
Speaks Here Next Friday by Cooperatives Leader
Mr O Moser president and general manager of the American Cotton Growers Exchange will speak at the Coast House in Aiken next Friday at 10:00 a.m. He tours South Carolina speaking twice daily to promote cooperative marketing of cotton and will address bankers and business leaders on the state’s agricultural future.
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South Carolina
Moser
Europe
Denmark
Busin
Exchange
Texas
Kiwanians Hear Head of University Hospital
At the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Aiken Hotel Dr Lewis head physician of University Hospital Augusta spoke on hospital and medical education growth. He warned hospitals outside private ones may be unprofitable and noted a possible deficit at Aiken County Hospital. He offered aid from Augusta and the University Hospital and a full recap planned for next week.
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Kiwanis Club
Aiken
Aiken County Hospital
Augusta
University Hospital
Standard
Lentz
Mandle Surasky
H. E. Gyles
Death Notice of J. M. Johnson of Aiken County
Word reached in Aiken of the death of J. M. Johnson brother of Wesley Johnson at Fort Motte. He was a native of Aiken County and survived by his widow Jemell Evans of Windsor and children Gussie Powell Ross Arant Austin H. Johnson Grady Johnson Moody Johnson Harvey Johnson and Virwal Johnson. Funeral services were held Friday at Windsor Baptist church with interment in the family burial plot.
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Aiken
J. M. Johnson
Wesley Johnson
Fort Motte
Johnson
Aiken County
Jemell Evans
Windsor
Gussie Powell
North Augusta
Ross Arant
Austin H. Johnson
Ridge Spring
Warrenville
Grady Johnson
Florence
Moody Johnson
Laurens
Harvey Johnson
Columbia
Virwal Johnson
Tampa
Fla
Windsor Baptist Church
Mrs Frances Napier Dies at 73 in Granittville
Mrs Frances Napier, 73, died Friday night at the home of her daughter Mrs Paul Renew in Granittville. She is survived by her daughter, sister Mrs America Hays, brothers P. and I. B. Hardin, all of them resident in this area, and twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment was not specified.
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Frances Napier
Paul Renew
Granittville
Hutto Granted Bail After Edisto River Arrest
Elmer Hutto, arrested near the Edisto River by Magistrate O L Weeks, faces charges for shooting Mrs Verity Hiron of Windsor in March. He was granted $1,000 bail for appearance at the next court term.
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Elmer Hutto
Edisto River
O. L. Weeks
White Pond
Verity Hiron
Windsor
Verenes Ice Plant Ready for Business
The Verenes ice plant is set to begin operations with first ice to be pulled Saturday morning. Supervising the installation is Hunter C. English of the Frick Co. The brick plant will produce 242 blocks daily and feature motor power, cement floors, and strong sanitation in design and equipment. Deliveries start Monday, with Saturday platform sales possible.
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Verenes
Hunter C. English
Frick Co
Waynesboro
Verenes Ice & Coal Co
English
United States
William D. Woodward Dies at 70 in Stiefeltown
William D. Woodward 70 of Stiefeltown died at Aiken hospital last Wednesday after a week long illness. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral services were held Thursday at Levels Baptist church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Wiliam D. Woodward
Stiefeltown
Aiken Hospital
Levels Baptist Church
Wedding at Baptist parsonage for Miss Sara Wilcox and Robert Shivers
Miss Sara Louis Wilcox and Robert E. Shivers, both of Atlanta, were wed at the Baptist parsonage on Monday afternoon with Dr. P. J. McLean officiating. A group of Augusta friends attended the ring ceremony.
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Baptist Parsonage
Sara Louis Wilcox
Robert E. Shivers
Atlanta
Augusta
P. J. McLean
McLeans Welcome Home After China Mission
Baptist Church ladies hosted an informal reception at the church parsonage to honor Rev. and Mrs. P. J. McLean Jr. on their return from China.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Parsonage
P. J. McLean, Jr
China
McLeans Finish China Journey in Aiken Homecoming
Dr and Mrs P J McLean and Howard and Miss Marie drove to Columbia Tuesday to meet Rev and Mrs Phil lip J McLean Jr and bring them to Aiken on the last lap of a long journey from China. This will be good news to hosts of friends.
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P. J. McLean
Howard
Miss Marie
Columbia
Phillip J. McLean, Jr
Aiken
China
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Aiken Co. Hospital
Darkey
DR. Burts
New Holland
Cole Blease
Wilson-Cole
Chevrolet
Ga.Car. Service Co
Childrens Day Service
F. B. McCoy
Cleora Toole
Dr. McLean
Elizabeth Allen
Mabel McCoy
Mary Duches
Frampton Toole
Majorie Toole
Mildred Williamson
Katie Plunkett
Frank McCoy
Eleanor Toole
Mrs
Hutto
Verenes Ice Plant
William D. Woodward
Shivers
Wilcox
McLeans
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