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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

6

Ware Shoals Labor Crisis Stirs South Carolina Tide

The Ware Shoals dispute grows as Governor Richards deploys troops to prevent bloodshed amid strike violence. Union leaders threaten state officials and warn the governor of personal responsibility, prompting fresh clashes over mill labor and union influence.

South Carolina Richards Shoals Mill Gates R. E. Campbell Ware Shoals Gastonia severaLimén New Orleans Campbell Anps Protectio Rth Carolina Amd Tiswets Sa Vahey Bode Uitese Unite Elial Mote Gryener Thomas Flay Tex Tele Workers of Aimeriva Tren Ware New York Syoyee Natonal United Textile Workers of America John Peel Vernon Allen

GOES A HUNTING GATORS AND LANDS A BIG CATCH

Dr. C. A. Sanders and family vacationing near Beaufort killed a 20 foot alligator after seven shots in an old phosphate mine cut filled with water. He pulled the carcass from the water, skinned it, and plans to bring the hide home to prove the exploit.

C. A. Sanders

Race for Lieutenant Governor Draws Several Candidates

The coming race for Lieutenant Governor is shaping as a spirited contest with Sen Frank A. Miller of Darlington and James Sheppard of Edgefield as strong factors. Anderson reports A H Dagnall of that city is weighing a run, while Dr Sam H Sherard of Ninety Six and RT McAdams of Abbeville eye other statewide posts.

Frank A. Miller Darlington James. Sheppard Edgefield Anderson A. H. Dagnall People Sam H. Sherard Sherard Greenwouk County RT. McAdames Abbeville County Railroad Commission Commissioner of Agriculture McAdams

Adult Schools Open Annual Summer Term

The report notes the opening of the annual summer term for adult schools with limited legible details. It mentions activities and participants in a general sense, highlighting ongoing instruction and community learning. Names, dates, and specific programs are not clearly readable in the fragment.

New York Newspaper Reading Backstage Nonsense Reveals NBC Amid North Carolina Link

A garbled OCR excerpt hints at a New York newspaper scene with mentions of NBC representation and a North Carolina connection. It references Earl, Kemp, Parl Mottey, and a debut program predicting what audiences will hear, with vague backstage conjecture about future broadcasts.

York Earl North Carolina NBC

Rocky Springs Revival Begun at Rocky Springs Church

Revival begins Sunday at Rocky Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Hartley of Cobambia conducting services starting at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Each day features sermons and worship as attendees gather in a town religious event.

Rocky Springs Baptist Church Andy Hartley Cobambia

Record Breaker Miss Virginia Wilson Sets Low Women’s Golf Score

Miss Virginia Wilson of Chicas broke the world’s low score record for women in golf with a 71 during a recent event at Pittsburg. She spent the winter season in Aiken at Willcox’s and gained prominence in sports at the resort. A noted horsewoman, she rode several blue and red ribbon winners at the last annual local Horse Show.

Virginia Wilson Pittsburg Wilson Aiken Willcox's

Aiken Girl Faints After Bridge Hand in Local Tale

A dispatch reports Miss Louise Carswell of Hen guesting Miss Mary Freeman in Aiken. During a bridge game on Wednesday night, Carswell allegedly received a hand of 12 diamonds, fainting after a jack was played. Water revived her, with local observers noting the dramatic moment.

Snartandbure Louise Carswell Mary Freeman

Shrine Club to Host Barbecue and Night Show Next Week

The Shrine club at Gana Temple in Aitken announces a barbecue for next Wednesday evening July 25 with a gala program. Claus Wo Tuseh leads the Athens group preparing for a parade of tours and a public concert by Chaac Temple band from Culguinbaa, followed by a screening of temple work and related features.

Shrine Club Gana Temple Aitken Ducal Athen Claus Wo Tuseh Whoo Will Ledge Pavan Tangle Chaac Temple Culguinbaa John B. Rodgers Uae Bhrine Heogdtal

In Tre Ses Dt Ou Parents Rites and Messages

Fragmentary text about rites and setting, with mentions of parents and unnamed events. Unclear details hinder full interpretation but references to ceremonies and local observances imply a domestic or community context. No definitive names, dates, or places are readable.

Pardon Refused Restored by Bradford Court

A Bradford court refused a pardon request after a terse docket shows no clemency granted. The proceedings centered on the defendant’s prior sentence and the lack of compelling new grounds for leniency.

Supreme Court decision awaited on state highway bonds

Citizens across the state speak of the Highways Commission plan to issue 65,000 bonds for hard serving the truck roads. The outcome rests with the Supreme Court which has delayed a ruling, delaying bond sale and road work while prices and materials fluctuate. A favorable decision would clear the way for construction this late summer or fall with lower costs and careful legal handling. Public interest remains high as districts await the court’s ruling.

Highomay Commission Supreme Court General Assembly Ao Leas Highway Commission Teo Aken

Motor License Law Essay Contest Held In Aiken

A legal test in Aiken Wednesday featured a motor license law essay contest. Judges weighed student responses as part of a state program sponsored by the South Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association, with a prize of 25 dollars for the best submission. Cornelia Rickert and Lingge Linge were among top finishers in the Cranty district competition.

Aiken Conputine Aise South Carolina Cotton Gipeners Coe Associatinay Aisha Lingeles Cornelia Rickert Cranty Acta Et Lapis

Tees Prom Enieres Inlict Re By Vb Te Tstate Cumtesterdt

Montmorene revival and retreat events feature in a garbled local notice. Photos and names are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a community gathering with planned activities and possible dates.

Junior Agriculturists Camp Opens July 30

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a junior agriculturists camp opening July 30. The lines are garbled but indicate preparations or announcements related to a youth farming program. No clear names, locations, or dates beyond July 30 are readable.

Monetta Celebrates Opening of Highway

Monetta hosts a barbecue dinner at Jordan Inn to fete U S Highway No 1 through South Carolina with road commissioners present. John Bo Jordan led the booster event, discussing advertising plans and the route’s benefits for state, tourism, and travelers from Fort Kent Maine to Miami Florida. Attendees included state road commissioners and guests from South Carolina and Georgia.

Monetta South’ Carolina Fort Kent Miami Fla South Carolina Georgia

Last Concrete Poured on Aiken Augusta Road

Last concrete was poured into the Augusta Aiken highway Wednesday afternoon. It will take two weeks to set before the paved road is usable across the route from Aiken to Augusta on Highway No 1. The Atlantic seaboard corridor runs from Port Kent Maine to Miami Florida with 46 miles of dirt remaining between Bethune and the North Carolina line.

Augusta-Aiken Aiken Augusta Athintic Seaboard Port Kent Camidhin Miami Bethune North Carwiniw Line

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