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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1930

Page

4

Col. Blease Attacks Tariffs and Farm Relief Stance

Senator Blease defends his record in Washington while criticizing the tariff bill as the era’s great theft. He claims farmers need relief through lower freight rates and extended mortgage terms, noting his opposition to every tariff provision supported by rivals. He stresses years of public service and loyalty to South Carolina, and contrasts Democratic and Republican approaches.

John Fardiate South-Carolina Sher Golumbii Blane United States Senate Washington Blease South Carolina Hampton Till Mr. Blease Beau Uiroagh Tower

Political contest and local figures roam in South Carolina

The piece mocks West Point politicians as Col. Keith and Smoak gain support while Williams seeks votes on wet policy. It lampoons Ashton Wiley and Ashton Williams, notes the Greenville trio of Voucher Johnston and Donnie McMahan, and depicts the ongoing frays around Cip Jones with backbiting, guillotine imagery, and strained tempers across the lower state.

Ashton Wile Liam Aumen South Carolina Williams Greenville Voucher Johnston Donnie McMahan The

Mrs. H. R. Cave Dies in Aiken After Sudden Illness

Mrs. H. R. Cave, a longtime Aiken resident and active Methodist, died suddenly Tuesday at her daughter's home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St John Methodist Church, with Rev. Gruggin officiating, followed by burial in Bethany Cemetery. Survivors include Mrs. Dyehow, two sons, a daughter, four brothers, one sister, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

H. R. Cave Aiken H. P. Duches Puneras St. John Methodist Church Gruggin Bethany Cemetery Cave Methodist Church Dyehow Woom Hutto Goca Tatte Tampa Flas

Entertaining Program At Mrs Williams Home

Shiarday a Ternann aay teth Edward Croft Chapter U C to entertain at Mrs John FL Williams home with Mrs Llewellyn Rarekhalt and Miss Susie George providing musical talent under Mrs le Y H McCollough direction. County veterans receive invitations.

Shiarday

South Carolina Senator Defends Federal Appointments

The scene in Washington features a South Carolina senator boasting of securing millions for roads and rail projects, criticizing shorter-term critics while claiming influence. He recalls opposing Farm Board nominees yet asserts progress for his state and vows to be a senator for all South Carolinians despite past gubernatorial ambitions.

Washington Abease South Carolinas South Carolina Senate

South Carolina Census Shows Rural Decline and Urban Growth

The 1930 census counts 1 704 600 people in South Carolina with Greenville leading at 117 004, Charleston at 100 050, and Spartanburg rising. Rural counties show declines while urban counties, including Richland and Horry, grow. Remaining counties like Dorchester and Beaufort await enumeration.

Greenvile Spartanburg Charleston Horry Jasper Marlboro Richland Florence Dorchester Beaufort Greenville County South Carolina

Japper Grows Slightly Amid South State Population Shift

In a state with towns over 20 000 residents Japper, labeled the smallest community, added 31 people in the decade rising from 9868 to 9889. Beaufort Calhoun Darlington Dorchester Florence and Richland counties are noted in the regional counts.

Japper Beaufort Calhoun Darlington Dorchester Florence Richland

Daughters of America Hold Fine Meeting

Daughters of America Council No. 82 met Tuesday night with a welcome for principals and members. The degree team led by captain Mrs Mahel Burckhalter conferred a degree on Mrs Nona Johnson in an impressive ceremony. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sallie M Gushman Mrs Bertha Vieth and Mrs Maurice Woodward. Officers for the next term were installed by Mrs Steele with Bertie Brown named councilor and Evelyn Gouch advancing to past councilor. Visitors from New Brookland Graniteville and Warrenville attended.

Eimily Geiger Council Daughters’ of America Mahe! Burckhalter Nona Johnson Sallie M—Gushman Bertha Vieth Maurice Woodward Steele Bertie—Brown Misa Evelyn Gouch Doyle Webb New Brookland Maude Bagbee Graniteville Marvin Hewitt Gladys Posey Bertha Couch Bessie Teupard Warrenville

Gardner-Biggerstaff Couple Wed in Simple Aiken Ceremony

Miss Letha Max Gardner and Marvin O. Biggerstaff of Aiken quietly wed last Saturday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Ted Mel officiating. The couple will reside in Aiken with relatives and friends in attendance.

Letha Max Gardner Marvin O. Biggerstaff Aiken Baptist Parsonage Ted. Mel Mrs. Biggerstaff

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