Judge Hammond Hosts Grand Fourth of July Feast
The Augusta Chronicle reports Judge Hammond’s Fourth of July party at Burnt Creek Lake. A crowd from Augusta and surrounding counties enjoyed Southern hospitality with a feast of lamb, pork, venison, wild turkey, and garden produce. Guests swam, relaxed under the shade, and shared jokes about abolition and agricultural bureaus as the judge charmed all with humor and hospitality.
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Jedge Hammond
Buirnt Creek
Georgi
Clem Castle-berry
Leke
Phare
Hamwend
The
Chronicle
Judge Hammond
Passing motorist for a ride sparks discusses police hardening
The piece argues for stronger laws against people offering rides to passing motorists and selling goods to tourists. It notes multiple abuses by hold-up men, ex service veterans selling cheap trinkets to trap victims, and concerns that lax enforcement allows petty and major crimes to flourish. It laments soft handling of minor offenses and urges decisive action to curb exploitation and fraud.
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Massachodatta
Fisk
Pest
Motar
Home Demonstration Agents Hold Weekly Meeting in Aiken
The Central District South Carolina home demonstration agents met at the Commercial Hotel in Aiken on Monday and Tuesday. Miss Bessie Harper district agent organized the session to present Iso-met year seven projects. The district covers Aiken and surrounding counties. Miss Carver hosted Monday night at Miss Rebecca Wise’s home with local residents invited. the program showcased four school work phases across kindergarten to college.
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Central District
South Carolina
Aiken
Commercial Hotel
Bessie Harper
Allendale
Bamberg
Harnwell
Beaufort
Berkeley
Calhoun
Charleston
Calcton
Dorchester
Edgefield
Hampton
Jasper
Orangeburg
Richlauri
Work on Handsome Hassler Home Begins
Construction starts on a winter residence for Robert H. Hassler of Indianapolis and Colorado Springs on Whiskey Road. Northeastern Construction Company of New York and Winston-Salem issued the contract for nearly 150000 dollars.
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Robert H. Hassler
Indianapolis
Ind
Colorado Springs
Col
Whiskey Road
Northeastern Construction Company
New York
Winston- Salem
N.C
Aiken
Baynird-Warran
Pride's Crossing
Mans
Anderson-Steffel Construction Company
Aiken Institute
Forward Croft Chapter entertains at Mrs Williams home
LU D C Entertainment presents a social afternoon at Mrs John F Williams home with Mrs L H McCullough directing and Miss Susie George and Mrs Liewellyn Burckhalter Jr offering talent. County veterans receive special invitation as a young boy is asked about cutting meat and responds amusingly.
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LU. D. C
Forward
Want Ads Seek Sales Reps for Willow Oakland Eight and Pontiac Big Six
Want ads announce openings for sales representatives to boost an organization tied to the Oakland Eight and Pontiac Big Six. Positions described as permanent and profitable with a future, inviting applicants to come in today to Standard Motor Company. Also listed: rooms for rent at Croft House near the post office, four large awnings and porch shades for sale through Mrs. Walter Duncan, and Wirtz & Herson offer a range of new and used farm and power equipment with phone contact.
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Standard Motor
Walter Duncan
Fulcher Addresses Aiken Kiwanis on Scout Work
W. M. Fulcher, prominent young Auguste attorney and Boy Scout executive council member, spoke at the Hotel Henderson during a Kiwanis weekly luncheon. He discussed benefits of scout work as the local troop, recently reorganized, plans to organize a second troop with several boys showing intent to join. The talk was well received by the Kiwanis members.
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W. M. Fulcher
Boy Scout Executive Council
City
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Henderson
Kiwanians
Scouts Hais
Kiwania
County road officers reinstated after suspension
County commissioners reinstated Road Officers Price Fallon and Claud Redd after a suspension following an incident with a prominent citizen on a county highway. Walter Baker of Langley, who acted as temporary patrolman, has been removed. Officers return under stated conditions amid ongoing assault charge uncertainty.
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Price
Fallon
Claud Redd
Apo
Walter Baker
Langley
Strolman
Lease Transfers in Pendleton and Chesterfield Streets
Mrs. E. E. Hendrix leases the Pendleton Street residence of Mrs. Laura Johnson. The Chesterfield Street house, once occupied by Mrs. Hennon, has been purchased by L. B. Jumper.
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E. E. Hendrix
Laura
Johnson
Pendleton Street
He Non Occunies
Chesterfied Street
L. B. Jumper
Announcements for Congress in the Democratic primary
A set of political notices from South Carolina candidates pledging to abide by Democratic primary results. Butler B. Hare, Claude M. Aman, John F. Williams, and J. L. Uncle Dick Martin declare candidacies for Congress in the Second District or state races across Beaufort and Aiken County, with pledges to follow party rules.
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Congress
South
Carolina
Butler B. Hare
Lhereby
South Carolina
John F. Williams
Aiken
State
County of Arkens
J. C. Thomas
J.C. Thomas
Aiken County Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Support
A candidate announces intent to run for the House of Representatives from Aiken County under Democratic primary rules. The statement requests support from friends and fellow citizens in Ellenton and surrounding areas.
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House of Representatives
Aiken County
Norman E. Cullum Declares Magistrate Campaign
Norman E. Cullum announces candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Magistrate District No T in Aiken County. He pledges to uphold the Constitution and the party platform and support the nominee.
Aiken County Candidate Pledges Support in Democratic Primary
Hon George N Collier and F Klencke Staubes announce candidacies for magistrate in Aiken County. Both pledge to uphold the Constitution, Democratic party rules, and to support the party nominees.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Democratic Party
F. Klencke Staubes
CANDIDACY ANNOUNCED FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
From District 3 a candidate announces entry for county commissioner under the Democratic party pledge to abide by primary results and support the nominees.
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Democratic Party
Wagener Visitors and Revival Notes Across Town
Special to The Standard Wagener July 5 Norma and Mary Louise Busbee and brother John Busbee of Detroit visit their grandparents Mrs and Mrs Emanuel Busbee for two months. Rev W L Coker of Greenwood assists Rev H C Hester in Baptist revival. Mrs Carl Gunter and daughter Marjorie travel to Columbia and St Stephens to stay till Sunday. H O Ward hospital recuperating after surgery. Cliff Gantt and Mrs Maurice Tackson travel to Louisville for Miss Norman House and Snookie Gantt training. Dirv and Mrs JB Tyler and Thomas Tyler with Mrs Ed Martin of Albany Ga guests of Mrs J A Tyler. A family dinner and barbecue held at Rambeaux’s bridge on July 4. Jd R Hayes to Ware Shoals for summer baseball.
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Wagener
Norma
Mary Louise Busbee
John Busbee
Detroit
Emanuel Busbee
W. L. Coker
Greenwood
H. ¢. Hester
Baptist Church
Carl Gunter
Marjorie
Columbia
St. Stephens
H. O. Ward
Columbia Hospital
Cliff Gantt
Maaurice Tackson
Louisville
Norman House
Snookie Gantt
Dirv
JB Tyler
Thomas Tyler
Ed Martin
Albany, Ga
J. A. Tyler
Rambeaux Bridge
Jd. R. Hayes
Ware Shoals
Two Aiken Polo Teams Shine in Long Island Cup Duel
On Long Island the Meadow Brook Cups featured two former Alkert Preparatory School teams named Aiken and the Aiken Knights. Stewart Iglehart left the Old Aiken lineup to lead the Knights with Dunbar Bostwick Philip Iglehart and William Post II while the Aiken team included E T Gerry Jimmy Mills R L Gerry Jr and J C Rathbone. In the semi final the Aiken Knights beat the Aiken by 7 goals to 6 then faced the United States Army in the final.
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Long Island
Alkert
Aiken
Aiken Knights
Stewart Iglehart
Dunbar Bostwick
Philip Iglehart
William Post
E. T. Gerry
Jimmy Mills
R. L. Gerry, Jr
J. C. Rathbone
United States Army
Arthur W A Arthur of Graniteville Dies After Weeklong Illness
Arthur W A Arthur of Graniteville died at his home Monday morning after a weeklong illness. He was longtime in mercantile business and leaves his wife Laura and four daughters including Mrs. William Rhoden of Aiken. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church of Graniteville with Rev. C E Tebow Rev E W Leslie Rev P E Sloan and Rev J F Lupo of Columbia assisting. interment in Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers were church stewards.
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W. A. Arthur
Graniteville
E. W. Leslie
P. E. Sloan
J. F. Lupo
Columbia
Methodist. Church
Laura
Arthur
William Rhoden
Aiken
Mire Chavenes Thamerson Ax Renville Names
Local notice lists three individuals, Mire Chavenes-Thamerson, Miss Bessie Arthur of Graniteville, and Mrs Mollie Brown of Graniteville. No further action or dates provided.
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Chavenes-Thamerson
Renville
Bessie Arthur
Graniteville
Mollie Brown
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