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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

2

Senator Williams and Pro Tempore Role in South Carolina

The speech honors a long-serving member of the General Assembly, praising his dedication to education and public service in South Carolina. It explains the office of president pro tempore, recounts historical successions to governorship, and cautions about religious and political tensions while urging unity and democracy.

Gee General Assembly of South Cocoling Asd Hhis Srettines Wiliams Buss Bouth Bia Aiton County Siverna Campaign Williams South Caroliew Harvey Johnstone Charles A. Smith Blease LeGrand G. Walker Georgetown Senate Bisase Benator Blesee Will Columbia General Assembly of South Carolina Cole L. Bleese Hugh S. Thompson Secretary of the Treasury Cleveland

A Plea For Tolerance From Allendale County Citizen

Judge John son urged grand jurors to promote tolerance across religion politics and business to avert crisis in agriculture and commerce. He called for unity to restore prosperity and make South Carolina safer for future generations, recalling America's founding ideals and the rights of citizens to worship freely.

Allendale County Grand Jury Johnson South Carolina America

Aiken and Graniteville Open Second Half Basketball

Aiken hosts Harlem after losing to them in the first half of the Georgia Carolina Semi Pro League while Graniteville travels to Newberry for an exhibition. Dancing marathons on display show endurance potential with practical work applications.

Aiken Graniteville Harlem Newberry

Augusta-Aiken Railway official comments on consolidation

Harry Ludlow, manager of the local office of the Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation, commented on the purchase and consolidation of the company by the Southeastern Power Company, noting implications for this section.

Harry, Ludlow Augusta-Aiken Electric’ Corporation Southeastern Power, Company

City commissions chooses engineers for paving drive

The commission in charge of civic improvement funds selected Herry Ludlow of Aiken and Elroy G. Smith of Aggnata as engineers for three projects to pave about three miles of streets and enlarge the main sewer line. York Street runs from the city limits to Richland Avenue, Richland Avenue from York to the city limits beyond the hospital, and Park Avenue from the passenger depot to the city limits near Aiken Lumber Company. Surveying began Monday and paving contracts may be let late next month with work starting by September 1 and lasting about six months.

Civic Improvementa Szene Herry Ludlow Aiken Elroy G. Smith Aggnata Sower York Richland York Street Park Avenue Aiken Lumber Company Ludlow Smith

Highway paving to begin soon in Aiken County

F. J. McGuire of Durham, contractor for the Aiken to South Edisto River highway, has started securing equipment. The remainder of the road from the river to Hibernia will be let under a separate contract due to roadbed relocation.

F. J. McGuire Durham N. C Aiken Ediste Aiken County Hibernia

Engagement of Myrtle Timmerman to Marion Wikle

Mr and Mrs W T Timmerman of Graniteville announce the engagement of their daughter Myrtle to Marion R Wikle of Anderson. The wedding date is September 8.

Timmerman-Wikle W. T. Timmerman Graniteville Myrtle Marion R. Wikle Anderson

Western Realty Company charter application notice

Notice is given that J Oscar Williams and J B Salley will apply to the Secretary of State for a charter for the Western Realty Company, a South Carolina corporation to be based in Aiken, D C, with $25,000 capital, to engage in real estate and related business, on July 23, 1928, at noon in Columbia.

South Carolina State House Columbia S.C Western Realty Company Aiken D. C J. Oscar Williams J.B. Salley

Local Elector Rally Cites Civic Support

A fragmented notice highlights a candidate’s campaign push with calls for citizen backing and party endorsement. Includes references to nominees and a personal pledge to uphold public service and community values.

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