County Poised for Electric Power Expansion in Aiken
Aiken County may gain electric power from the Edisto Public Service Co of Denmark as a survey near Ellenton advances. Plans include a line from Windsor to Ellenton via Robbins and other towns along the Charleston and Western Carolina RR to Allendale, with branches to Meyers Mill Dunbarton and possibly Beech Island. The final route depends on projected business in each town and community inducements.
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Aiken County
Edisto Public Service Company of
Denmark
Elienton
Ellenton
Windsor
Robbins
Charleston and Western Carolina
Allendale
Fairfax
Meyers Mill
Dunbarton
Beech Island
Yes
Edisto Public Service Company
City Council Holds Regular July Meeting
Aiken City Council discussed a remapping plan to identify untaxed properties with L H McCullough outlining work and costs. The group also heard petitions on enforcing a 600 foot rule for transient boarders and requested a new pumping engine.
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City Council
Aiken
L. H. McCullough
Kibler
Salvation Army
Harry Ludlow
Board of commerce duties and meeting rules outlined
The document details board duties including notices, treasurer responsibilities, bond requirements, and compensation limits. It sets meeting schedules, proxy voting, and rotating host courts, plus section on promoting industrial growth and constitutional amendment rules requiring two thirds approval and quorum of directors.
Card of Thanks from Tabernacle Church Ladies
The ladies of Tabernacle Church at Kitchings Mill express gratitude for the generous patronage shown by the people of Aiken at their chicken dinner held July 8.
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Tabernacle Church
Kitchings Mill
Aiken
Flea Dangers Warned in Epidemic Disease Ad
An advertisement warns of terrible epidemics following flea spread across mice rats dogs and humans. It touts Fly-Tox as a safe stain free spray to kill all household insects with simple bottle instructions and a guarantee.
Major Butler Addresses Aiken Kiwanis on Education
Major George C. Butler, superintendent of the Junior College of Richmond County in Augusta, spoke at the Aiken Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Aiken Hotel. He argued ignorance threatens civilization and urged mental moral and spiritual education, explaining the Augusta Junior College’s origins, progress and home-school savings for families.
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Aiken Kiwanis Club
Aiken
Holbrook Wyman
Willie Hite
George C. Butler
Richmond County
Augusta
Seigler Endorses Cooperative Marketing
C H Seigler County Superintendent of Education of Aiken County endorses the Cooperative Association’s marketing plan. He states the organization has boosted South cotton sales returns by ten to twenty five dollars per bale and urges farmers to join to increase profits. T E Pike of Greenville County backs the new contract with optional pools allowing members to set timing for price fixing.
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Columbia
Cooperative Association
South
C. H. Seigler
Aiken County
Alfred Scarborough
Seigler
Mr. Seigler
T. E. Pike
Greenville County
Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet in July Session
Aiken Chamber of Commerce directors led by President Harry Ludlow and Secretary E L Allen held their July meeting. Reports covered all work areas as the board aims to attract new business and expand tourism. The group seeks new members and will canvass non members to join, with a membership list to be published soon.
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County Court House
Aiken
Mrs Maurice Buys Barry Property on Florence Street
Mrs Albert T Maurice of New York and Aiken has purchased the E J Barry property on Florence Street for 8000 dollars. The sale was through A G Miles Holdings Inc. It is understood Mrs Maurice will remodel the existing house and begin work soon.
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Albert T. Maurice
New York and Aiken
E. J. Barry
Florence Street
A. G. Miles Holdings, Inc
Henderson Residence Changes Hands This Week
Frank B. Henderson sold his residence and lot to Mrs. Frank P. Henderson for 16000 dollars. The property faces Barnwell Avenue Laurens Street and Highland Avenue. The modern house will be rented by Mrs. Henderson.
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Frank B. Henderson
Frank P. Henderson
Barnwell Avenue
Laurens Street
Highland Avenue
Bitter appreciation of one’s own troubles noted
A reflective line observes that people tend to value their own hardships more highly than the difficulties faced by others. It contrasts personal grievance with wider social empathy and hints at a universal self-focus.
Junior Agricultural Clubs Encampment Set in August
The Junior Agricultural Clubs of Aiken County announce their annual encampment the first week of August at Camp Kiwanis. County Agent C. Lee Gowan says a strong staff is hired including T. B. Lanham Dan Lewis Captain John Reese and more to come. The program focuses on leadership and agriculture with swimming fishing canoeing songs games and moving pictures. Two swimming classes for beginners and swimmers will issue caps and buttons upon passing tests. A junior life saving course for ages 12 to 17 will be offered if participants pass the swimmers test on day one.
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Aiken County
Camp Kiwanis
C. Lee Gowan
T. B. Lanham
Dan Lewis
John Reese
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Ufe
Local briefs report arrests and appointments in Area
News briefs list warrants and arrests including H B Broock for a worthless check and a preliminary hearing for Dr J P McMillian on Narcotics Act charges. Edward Hafers is named a second lieutenant at Clemson College. Also noted are local social visits, an injury at Graniteville outing club, a burglary attempt case, intoxication and liquor charges, and a small fire in Beaufort area with about 50 dollars damage.
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Edward Hafers
Clemson College
Eulalie Salley
Salley and Hall
J. B. Salley
Dreamer Knox
Beaufort
Julian Salley, Jr
Ernest McDowell
Severe Wind Storm Strikes Graniteville Monday
Graniteville was hit by a very severe Monday afternoon wind storm. Many large trees fell blocking streets and damaging Magistrate D. H. Turner’s office. Several boys were bruised as the Aiken Augusta highway area suffered downed wires and two hours of power loss in Aiken.
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Graniteville
D. H. Turner
Aiken-Augusta
Aiken
Experiences in China sermon at Baptist church
Sunday at 11 15 a m Rev P J McLean Jr speaks on Experiences in China at the Baptist church. This may be his only address here. Sunday school at 9 15 a m B Y P U at 7 15 p m evening service at 8 15 with a song service and reading from.
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The
Baptist Church
P. J. McLean, Jr
China
Tennyson Poem and Sermon Featured in Service
A cor dial welcome greets attendees at the service highlighting Tennyson's Locksley Hall and a sermon titled The Man who can fill a gap. The note invites all to participate in every service.
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Tennyson
Locksley Hall
Civic League Meeting Set for Ark Avenue Rest Room
A Civic League session is scheduled for this morning at 10:20 at the Rest Room on ark Ave. The meeting time and location are listed in the public notice.
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The
Civic League
Ark Ave
Thorpe Book Store Moves to Hahn Block Corner
The Thorpe book store is relocating from its current stand in the Schroder building on Laurens Street August 15 to the Hahn block at the opposite corner of Richland Avenue and Main Street.
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Thorpe Book Store
Schroder
Laurens Street
Hahn
Richland Avenue
Main Street
Dillon's Experiment In Immigration At Dillon County
A hundred Hungarian farmers will settle on 4000 acres in Dillon County. The locals vow neighborly treatment and full support to ensure successful immigration and development. The Dillon community aims to prevent exploitation and address newcomers needs as they colonize, promising beneficial outcomes for South Carolina.
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Dillon County
Dillon
South Carolina
Charleston News and Courier
Local Personal News and Travel Notices Across Georgia and South Carolina
Personal notices detail visits and departures among Mrs. Margaret Jones and Mrs. Mattie Arrington of Louisville Georgia, J L Bradley family in Savannah Aiken and Cuthbert, plus Miss Annie Efron Martha Mathews and relatives. Also mentions Mrs Ernest A McCreary family trip to Kentucky and Sullivan's Island outing, with arrivals of H Y Herman and Miss Maryanne Steadman near Aiken. Ends with quotes on public opinion and happiness as success.
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Margaret Jones
Mattie Arrington
Louisville
W.m. J. Jones
J. L. Bradley
Savannah
Aiken
J. L. Bradley, Jr
M. E. Bradley
Annie Efron
New York
Ida Efron
Martha Mathews
Bradley, Jr
Cuthbert
Ernest A. McCreary
Cythiana
McCreary
Atlanta
A. K. Lorenz
Sullivan's Island
Cornelius Ryan
Wedgewood
John Laird
H- Y. Herman
Maryanne Steadman
W. E. Steadman
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Chevrolet
Ford
Jay-Mac Chevrolet Co
Aiken, S. C
Maj. Geo. C. Butler
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Maurice
Barry
F. B. Henderson
Esterhori
H. B. Broock
Johns Town
Horsecreek Valley
Robert McElhany
G. D. Creighton
L. A. Turner
J. P. McMillian
U. S
Thos. R. Morgan
Dr. McMillian
W. F. Weatherwax
Rembert DuBose, Jr
Will Cummings
Hamburg
H. B. Barrow
North Augusta
Joe Wingard
George Massey
O. L. Davis
Warrenville
Arthur D. Sheppard
Robert L. McElhany
Davis
Massey
Mary Davis
Pendleton Street
Civic League Meeting
Lindbergh
Detroit Free Press
Eugene and
Fredric
Harworth’s Hair Bobbing
Leonard Building
Fido
Walter C. Plunkett
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