South Carolina Faces Growing State Deficit in 1926-27
The State treasury shows receipts lagging behind last year while appropriations rise, creating a projected end-year deficit near 2.8 million. A special tax committee reviews revenue options including property and excise taxes, but opposes a broad sales tax. Debate over tax reform and relief measures dominates near-term fiscal planning.
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Columbia
S. C
Special Tax Committee
Atley Cenuiy
Gardless
Injunction Granted Over Deceased Wife’s Estate
Judge Hayne F. Rice on Tuesday granted an injunction restraining W T Allen of Whitlaws Crossing near North Augusta from disposing of the deceased wife's estate valued at $20,000. The estate includes a dwelling and twenty acres in Augusta plus other city holdings. Attorneys for the plaintiffs were Hon John F Williams and Johnny J Jones.
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Hayne F. Rice
W. T. Allen
Whitlaws Crossing
North Augusta
Laws
Augusta
John F. Williams
Johnny J. Jones
Tax Levy Lowered This Year by Aiken Delegation
County auditor Haskell Jordan reports the tax levy set at 34 mills, two less than last year, aimed at saving taxpayers about $20,000. The reduction reflects guidance from the Aiken delegation on state and county tax collections.
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Haskell Jordan
Aiken
Sermon at the Baptist Church by Dr McLean
Illustrated sermon at the Baptist church features Dr McLean speaking on In His Steps. He will present pictures during the talk with a Sunday service at 11:16. Sunday school begins at 9:45 and the BY. P. U. meets at 7:15 with a cordial welcome for all.
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Baptist Church
Willilly
McLean
Admiral Senn to visit boyhood home in Graniteville trip
Rear Admiral Thomas J. Senn native of Graniteville will visit Aiken and his Valley home on a motor tour with Mrs. Lennie. The couple will stop at several places in South Carolina ending in this area. The Aiken Kiwanis Club and civic groups plan a welcome with a possible Kiwanis luncheon speech.
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Thomas J. Senn
U.S. N
Graniteville
Aiken
Admiral Senn
Navy Department
Lennie
Washington
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Aiken Kiwanis
Townsend Willis murder trial set for August 22
Col Edgar A Brown of Barnwell represents the defense in the upcoming trial of Henry Townsend and Mrs Ethel Willis for the murder of Sheriff Sam D Wilks of Greenville. The case likely opens in Greenville during the first week of general sessions if a true bill is returned.
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Edgar A. Brown
Barnwell
Henry 5
Townsend
State Penitentiary
Willige
Willis
Wilis
Townsend- Willis
South Carolina
Parker Lane Charged With Burglary After Bath Assault
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Sheppard arrested Parker Lane of Bath on burglary and attempted assault charges after a man was found in a Bath woman’s room around 1 AM. Lane fled through a screen window, then through a ponded area leaving wet clothes and matching shoe sizes. Lane was bound over to the upper court and committed to jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Tillman Buford.
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Arthur Sheppard
Parker Lane
Bath
Sheppard
Lane
Aden
Langley
Tillman Buford
Sheriff and family return to Aiken after Nashville visit
Sheriff Nellie Robinson with Mrs. Robinson and their daughter spent last week in Nashville Tennessee and returned to Aiken on Tuesday morning.
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Nellie Robinson
Advertising And Its Effect On Community's Business Interests
Aiken merchants urge aggressive home trade advertising to boost local business. The piece argues consistent, truthful ads inform residents that they can buy quality goods nearby, reducing leakage to Augusta and other cities, and stresses banks and newspapers should support local commerce. It promotes civic spirit and Kiwanis’ motto We Build.
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Aiken
Augusta
Camden
Ford
Buick
Gulf
Standard
BYPD
Sunkist
Zeiparay
Kiwanis
Mrs Thorpe Resigns to Lead Millinery Firm in Columbia
Mrs Hattie Thorpe resigns from H A Clark and Co and will move to Columbia to become associate manager of a large millinery and read to wear establishment. She previously ran a successful millinery business in Aiken and is noted for expertise in the field.
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Thorpe
Columbia
Hattie Thorpe
H. A. Clark & Co
cAiken
Postmistress Mixup Corrected in Montmorenei
The Standard clarifies that Miss Ethel Bell is the postmistress at Montmorenei and Miss Birdie Bell serves as assistant postmistress. An earlier report misnamed Miss Birdie Bell as postmistress.
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Montmorenei
Birdie Bell
Ethel Bell
Mrs. Lupo and Mrs. Page Visit Friends in Johnston
Mrs. John W. Lupo and Mrs. S. Gary Page are visiting friends in Johnston according to social notes.
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John W. Lupo
S. Gary Page
Johnston
Beulah Livingston Crowned Central District Health Winner
Beulah Livingston of Kitchings Mill in Aiken County won the Central district health contest held in Columbia last Saturday. Last year sister Mary Livingston won healthiest girl in South Carolina and went to Chicago for the national contest. Margaret Jordan of Aiken County won the room improvement contest. first place winners receive ribbons and free trips to the State Fair. Aiken County was also represented at the Winthrop College spelling contest by Eunice Dicks of Windsor and Miriam Busbee of Graniteville.
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Beulah Livingston
Kitchings Mill
Aiken County
Columbia
Mary Livingston
South Carolina
Chicago
Margaret Jordan
Winthrop College
Rock Hill
Eunice Dicks
Windsor
Miriam Busbee
Graniteville
Democratic Party Unity Mentioned In SC Political Talk
The article reports Spartanburg backroom chatter on Democratic loyalty to the party over any single candidate. It notes Governor Richards and Senator Blease would back the nominee if Alf Smith were chosen, and mentions Byrnes and Nichols as rising figures with political ambitions. Col. J Monroe Johnson garners support for national Legion commander at the Paris convention.
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Columbia
John Richards
Cole Blease
Alf Smith
New York
Senator Blease
Richards
John B. White
Anderson
Blease
Smith
the News and Courier
Spartanburg
Jas
F. Byrnes
Sam J. Nichols
Byrnes
Aiken
Senate
Sam Nichols
Congress
Please
Samuel
Jimmy
South Carolina
J. Monroe Johnson
Marion
American Legion
South Carolina Legionnaires
Gay Paree
Col. Johnson
The
Legion
Paris
Man Slaughter Charge After Auto Accident
Will Mims was arrested on murder charges after a coroner's jury verdict found he caused the death of Bill Adams by driving his car on the Aiken Wagener highway. Deputy Robert L. McElthany made the arrest following the verdict and warrant.
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Will Mims
Bill Adams
Aiken-Wagener
Robert L. McElthany
Adams
Mims
Governor Richards Fights Liquor Illegal Trade in South Carolina
Governor Richards orders intensified enforcement as State constables destroy 964 stills and seize 187 700 gallons of mash from February to May, with 3 355 gallons of whiskey and 20 cars seized. Federal officers report 171 stills destroyed and 141 112 gallons of mash destroyed in the same period. The drive aims to curb bootlegging amid continuing prohibition.
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Columbia, S. C
Horry County
Saluda County
Richards
South Carolina
Mary
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