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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

7

Richards to wed Roddy at South Carolina mansion

A civil wedding is planned at the South Carolina governor’s mansion with Miss Richards, daughter of the governor, to wed Mr Roddy. The ceremony will be in the drawing room at 3:30 PM, followed by a 9:30 PM reception attended by family and close friends. The mansion’s historic role as executive home is noted, with prior governor marriages and births tied to its history.

John Gardiner Richards Roddey Columbia Suly South Caroline The Hugh S Caroline Sie Martried Darlington Godlumbia South Carolina Robert W Shand Bunham Ountingree South Carol Una Arsenal Academy Citadel Charleston Arsenal Barracks Executive Mansion Sherman Executive Scott Thompson 5S. L. Wright Wright Franklin J. Moses Chamberlain Moses Wade Hampton Hampton Wol Simpson Lameton Col Henry T. Thompson Miss Richards Mr. Roddy C. M. Richards D. D Davidson N. C Jean Richards Winthrop College J. W Kitty) Todd Laurens Thomas P Sadie) McCrae Denmark Morgan L Virginia) Souls Woodesboro North Carolina Rekah Margarette King’s College Charlotte Mildred Bamberg Betty Laurena Johnny Columbia High School Steven United States Mildred Richards Ada Catherine, Owings Sauls Danka Roddy Rock Hill Jane Todd Laurenseniere Litthe Anne Rodden Simpiell Walt Matt Rite Righanis Hana Mesweenes Faer Gary Fins Jer Ari Fungernor Blease

Agreement to refrain from war sparks council talk

The Washington Evening Star notes that a peace pledge might delay or avert conflicts, while the Pittsburg Post Gazette comments on Kipling threatening to address a village council for compensation over a ruined hedge, with repairs funded by profits if he shares his nation in verse.

Washington Evening Star Kipling Pittsburg

1928 General Assembly Passes 482 New Laws

A 1928 General Assembly member framed 482 new laws now on Palmetto Commonwealth records. Most measures were local in nature, such as acts allowing school districts certain powers. The total acts passed were fewer than 674 in 1927.

General Assembly Palmetto

Marriages in South Carolina Rise in 1927

Washington reports South Carolina recorded 25,493 marriages in 1927 up from 23,971 in 1926, a 6.1 percent rise. Population estimates show 1,845,000 in 1987 and 1,826,000 in 1926, giving 13.8 marriages per 1,000 in 1927 versus 13.1 in 1926. Divorces not granted. 6 marriages annulled in 1927 vs 10 in 1926.

South Carolina Washington Department of Commiteree Darlington Georgetown Oconee Sumter

Distribution of the Dollar in Eleven Cities Survey

Census Bureau and Chamber of Commerce survey 94 000 retail stores across Fargo Baltimore Atlanta Denver Seattle Syracuse Chicago Providence Kansas City San Francisco Springfield shows 40 stores accounted for nearly 17 percent of total retail volume. Of 16 401 grocers 8 031 did under 10 000 dollars yearly, 4 518 chains averaged 44 628 dollars per year. Seattle had most varied stocks including jewelry and tobacco. Fargo had highest sales per wage dollar. San Francisco lowest. Overall average sales per store around 85 762 dollars. independents varied widely. Report aims to aid retailers and inform business planning.

Census Bureau Chamber of Commerce of the United States Fargo Baltimore Atlanta Denver Seattle Syracuse Chicago Providence Kansas City San Fraigisco Springfield SITA Tonal Chamber of Commerce Weethoworth SILAC Bocce i

Lead Russta Crime Wave Echoes Across Nation

Fragmentary text shows discussion of crime waves and public safety matters amid wartime or postwar tensions. Mentions of teams, venues, and investigations hint at a broader national concern with criminal activity and enforcement actions. The readable fragments suggest ongoing coverage without clear dates or named places.

Fragmented OCR hints at mental defectives case and political notice

Ambiguous OCR text references a mental defectives case and a political notice. Mentions a secretary and Republican actions, with unclear place names and dates. Likely describes a state proceeding and related detentions or commissions.

Norris Criticizes Criminal Courts In Full Attack

Senator Norris of Nebraska denounces the Stewart contempt trial and related oil inquiry cases as revealing a broken criminal procedure. He argues technicalities meant to shield the innocent now let the guilty escape, claiming a laborer would have faced immediate action after jury impanelment. He calls verdicts a misuse undermining justice.

Senator Norris Nebraska Stewart Norris Steart Washington Jal

Synthetic Nitrates and War Munitions Supply

The article argues synthetic nitrates are essential for war munitions and farm yields. It notes soil enrichment is needed for wheat, cites Chile’s role in production, and reports Chilean government pressure on price reductions affecting manufacturers and global supply dynamics.

Chile Eevertmentt Tas

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