Admiral McGowan Praises Aiken Highways and County
Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan, South Carolina Highway Commissioner, visiting Aiken, declares Aiken County roads the finest in the state and pledges aid for further improvements. He notes nine miles graded toward Langley and eight miles surveyed toward Augusta, with plans for a five year reimbursement for Langley-Augusta work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken-Augusta
Columbia
W.P. Childress
Aiken
Oenes W. Croft
State Highway Commission
Aiken County
Langley
Augusta
Aikens
Langley-Augusta
Aiken-Wagener Highway
Jones Crossroads
Batesburg
Samuel McGowan
South Carolina
Aiken Kiwanis Club
George W.croft
Club
Hus
Lawrence
Florence
F. E. Ardrey
Laird’s, Inc
P. J. McLean
Gowan
Hayne Avenue
McLean
Croft
Admiral McGowan
Highway Commission
Walter E. Duncan
J. B. Salley
First Aid Efforts Aid Boys Agricultural Club Camp
Red Cross workers including Mrs. R L Gunter Mrs Dave Fleming and Mrs W B Turner compiled first aid equipment for the Boys Agricultural Club camp. Local chapter assists county agent C Lee Gowan with the drive and participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
R. L. Gunter
Dave Fleming
W. B. Turner
Boys Agricultural Club
C. Lee Gowan
Clemson Cadet Harry Sudlow Jr Promoted to First Lieutenant
Clemson cadet Harry Sudlow Jr is congratulated for receiving an appointment as first lieutenant of the cadet corps announced at Camp McCelland last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow
Harry Sudlow, Jr
Clemson
Cadet Corps
Camp McCelland
The Three Gastons Ride Through Aiken on Horseback
Three generations of Dave Gaston ride together in Aiken out on horseback. Col. Dave Gaston, veteran of many battles, Dave Gaston Jr., former three term mayor, and Dave Gaston III, youngest member, share a rare sight as they traverse the streets in ceremonial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gastons
American Bank to Open Wednesday in Aiken
The Aik branch of the American Bank Trust Company of Columbia will open next Wednesday July 29 to liquidate Gaston Bank & Trust and establish a permanent bank in Aiken. H C Leaman will direct the branch with George A Durban as manager. Advisory board includes D W Gaston Jr R L Gunter J J Plunkett W Rothrock James Verenes and John F Williams as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aik
American Bank Trust Company of Columbia
Gaston Bank & Trust Company
Aiken
H. C. Leaman
George A. Durban
D. W. Gaston, Jr
R. L. Gunter
J. J. Plunkett
W. Rothrock
James Verenes
John F. Williams
American Bank& Trust Company
Col Gaston Named Liquidating Agent for Gaston Bank
Col D W Gaston Sr is appointed by State Bank Examiner W W Bradley as liquidating agent of Gaston Bank & Trust Co now closed and under the bank examiner. He holds rights of the State Bank Examiner except for real estate transfers court actions and compromises with office at the Aiken branch of American Bank and Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Gaston
D. W. Gaston, Sr
W. W. Bradley
State Bank
Gaston Bank & Trust Co
State
Aiken
American Bank & Trust Company
Barn Destroyed on Sheriff Howard's Place Near Aiken
A large new barn on the late Sheriff Henry Howard's property near Aiken burned Tuesday night from an unknown origin. Stock was saved but forage and farming implements were lost. Firemen battled the blaze but water shortages prevented saving the barn. the residence and other buildings were saved. Loss estimated at $2,000 with about $500 in insurance. Two years earlier Sheriff Howard suffered a barn fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Howard
Aiken
Howard
County Council to Welcome Miss Bailey at Camp Kiwanis
The Farm Women County Council meeting unfolds next Friday July 31 at Camp Kiwanis. Opening at noon includes a prayer by Rev. A B Ferguson Jr and a welcome to Miss Bailey to Aiken County by Mrs W R Eve. Bessie Harper speaks on club work history C Lee Gowan delivers Progress message. The event features music, a motto song Hurrah for Aiken County and America, plus short messages from state workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Farm Women
Camp Kiwanis
A. B. Ferguson
Miss Bailey
Aiken County
W. R. Eve
Bessie Harper
C. Lee Gowan
Henry Crosland
America
Jesse Harrison Arrested as Car Robber and Night Shifter
In Aiken early Friday Sheriff Nellie Robinson with deputies and two city police arrested Jesse Harrison, wanted for years. He faces a charge as a member of an automobile crew and robbery of his father Cole Harrison of Langley for 500 dollars. The robbery allegedly occurred about three years ago after cruel treatment. He is also accused of stealing a car Thursday evening in Columbia from Arthur Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Nellie Robinson
Price Fallon
M. L. Kibler
Jesse Harrison
Harrison
Cole Harrison
Langley
Columbia
Arthur Welch
Local Visits Highlight Montmorenci Community News
Elmer Johnson located with Standard Oil in Charlotte North Carolina visits his parents H P Johnson and wife. Irene Toole of White Pond visits Marina Toole. J W Wade of Macon Georgia visits H P Johnson at Sycamore Home. Marina Toole and Gldayseo visit Jene Toole. Rupert and Jim Wade Scott of Spartanburg visit grandparents H J Johnson and R W Scott family hosts weekend visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
Standard Oil Co
Charlotte
N. C
H. P. Johnson
Irene Toole
White Pond
Marina Toole
J. W. Wade
Macon
Sycamore
Gldayseo
Jene Toole
Rupert
Jim Wade Scott
Spartanburg
H. J. Johnson
R. W. Scott
Negro shot at Langley chalk bed dance near Langley
Two men were shot at a Saturday night supper and dance at the Oliver chalk bed near Langley. Preston Hall was probably fatally wounded while Norman Legare was shot in the stomach. Suspect Harry Walker fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Hall
Norman Legare
Oliver Chalk Bed
Langley
Harry Walker
Peach Spraying Proven Success in Aiken Peach Bounty
Dr. M. Jr. Quattlebaum showcased peaches from his home orchard in Aiken after following Clemson College extension spray guidance. Assistant horticulturist EF Rawl advised him, noting the region’s strong peach potential with varieties Ray Elberta Georgia Belle and May Flower. Local commercial orchards have shipped four carloads this year, with growth expected to ten cars next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jr.Quattiebaum
Aiken
Clemson College
EF. H. Rawl
Aiken County
Thi
J. P. McNair
Ben Crosland
Ada Wyman
W. Rothrock
Cooperative marketing gains as opposition weakens
Three developments in the Tobacco Growers Association over the past week show weakening opposition to cooperative marketing. Joyner’s resignation as a former North Carolina public instruction head prompts some backlash, while a Zebulon speech raises questions about campaign staff. Headquarters reports seven hundred new members joined, mainly in South Carolina, with Raleigh ads framing the issue differently for business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Growers’ Association
James Y. Joyner
North Carolina
Zebulon
Roxke Bath Coop
Organized Warehousemen’s Association
Campaigy
South Carolina
Raleigh
Niger
Roach Transferred From Aiken To Charlotte
Job J Roach longtime manager of the Aiken office of Southern Bell Telephone Company will be transferred to the Charlotte headquarters and the Aiken branch will be without a manager Miss Sadie Bates will run the Aiken office The move follows a change in the companys business arrangement and is considered a promotion for Roach He has served on Aiken city council and is well regarded locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job J. Roach
Aiken
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Batesburg
Leesville
Charlotte
Roach
Sadie Bates
Clemson short course helps state club boys return home
After a week of intensive practical instruction in agriculture, club boys from across the state return home. Aiken county attendees included Harold Quattlebaum Hastings Jones Joudson Fulmer Colon Fox and Gerald Hallman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Aiken County Club
Harold Quattlebaum
Hastings Jones
Joudson Fulmer
Colon Fox
Gerald Hallman
Aunt Della Attends Monkey Trial in Crowded Court
Aunt Della Kitchings reports attending the monkey trial with Bill Bryan and Clarence Darrow. She enjoyed speeches and meeting the judge who gave the South Carolina delegation a seat in a crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della” Kitchings
Iris
Chattenga
Sie
Bill Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Young
Wbe Ae
South Carolina
Contested Will Cases Dominate Probate Court Docket
The probate court faced multiple contested will matters in a three day hearing, with delays set by Judge Webb. Proceedings include challenges to the Willie Rich estate over a board bill, and the Julia Bushet case postponed due to absent witnesses. Other matters involve the Quinby promissory note dispute and the Hankinson estate postponement to August 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeness
Theore L. Quint
Nuy Quinby
Quinby, Jr
Beere
Webb
Quinby
Circuit Court
Wile Rich
William Brown
Walter Rush
S400
Rish
Dobey Rish
Charles Veith
Willie Rish
B. F.landrum
Eureka
Landrum
Julia
Bushet Ellenton
Leesville
J. Oxyner
Amelia Hankinson
Open Cotton Bolls Reported Near Salley Farm
Open bolls observed on 60 acres near Salley as of mid season with two bells of cotton brought to The Standard office. Cotton planted in early March shows rapid opening and about 100 bolls opened by Wednesday. Nearby Ritchings Mill area reports two weeks ahead of the local crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sovak
Standard Office
Salley
Ritchings
Sminlak
Postoffice Unskilled Laborer Exam At Aiken
Competitive examination set for August 20 in Aiken to fill the postoffice unskilled laborer position described as charwoman. The job pays 600 dollars a year and information is available at the postoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Lay By Teachers Named for Seasonal Assignments
The list shows teachers assigned to lay-by schools this season. Entries include McLaurin Miss Funié Kuecee Earle Miss Mary Hughes Salley Mr G G Sawyer Jethea Mrs Helen Po Garvin Bndee Creek Miss Mamie Fulmer Montmorenes Miss Laura Woodward Reddé Branch Mr J McKnight Shiloh Mrs Russe Taylor Bodie Miss Ethel Ayers Piney Branch Mrs Margaret Hydrick Mr Beulat M Rutlebee Woodward Cadles Branch Mrs J M Fox Glade School Miss Lena Rhoad.
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McLaurin
Funié Kuecee
Earle
Mary Hughes
Salley
Jethea
Helen Po Garvin
Bndee Creek
Mamie
Fulmer
Montmorenes
Laura Woodward
Reddé Branch
J. McKnight
Shiloh
Russe ‘Taylor
Bodie
Ethel Ayers
Piney Branch
Margaret Hydrick
Beulat. M. Rutlebee Woodward
Cadles
J. M. Fox
Glade School
Mie
Lena Rhoad
Hebrew Colony Plans Erection of Greenville Synagogue
The Hebrew colony of Atken has set a contract for a brick synagogue on Goren ot Greenville Street and Barnwell Avenue. The two story edifice, 30.45 feet square, with a basement clay rooms and a second floor auditorium, will seat about 200 and cost $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hebrew Colony of
Atken
Goren Ot Greenville Street
Barnwell Avenue
Boy of Round Top jailed over alleged misbehavior
Robert Burckhalter Jr a 15 year old from Round Top county was placed in jail on a guardianship hearing. Judge Webb suspended the case and ordered school attendance church involvement and support from his father with two neighbors to watch over him. If duties are not met legal action may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burckhalter
Round ‘Top
Burckhalter
Webb
Gatien
al Pe Tce Atine
Muather
Mrs Hattie Green Passes After Illness in Augusta
Mrs. Hattie Stallings Green of Aiken County and former Aiken resident died at her Augusta home last week after a two month illness. Funeral held in Augusta with Rev H Floyd Surles. burial at Arken to Bethany Cemetery. Survived by daughter Ruth Johnson and grandson Arthur Johnson. three brothers Jo Ke Stallings Lewis Stallings and Lathe Stallings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Stallings Green
Aiken County
Aiken
Augusta
H. Floyd Surles
North Augusta
Train Hits Ice Wagon Near Aiken Injures Driver
A Southern Railway train struck an Aiken Ice Company wagon at Roseland two miles from Aiken on Wednesday afternoon. The driver Elliett Hammond, colored, was severely injured and the vehicle was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Ice Company
Elliett Hammond
Roseland
Aiken
Gunnery Destroyed in Wagener Fire Loss $15000
A gunnery facility at Wagener owned by Lybrand was destroyed by fire early Sunday, with an estimated loss of about $15,000. The blaze caused extensive damage to the property and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lybrand
Wagener
SlLL CAPTURED NEAR FABERNACLE BROOKIE AREA
Sheriff Robinson and Deputy Shepphard seized a large copper stilling apparatus at Brodie's Landing near Fabernacle on Wednesday evening. About 40 gallons of low wine were captured. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Shepphard
Brodie’s Landing
Fabernacle
Graniteville Triumph Over Wagner In Sluggish Game
Graniteville defeated Wagner Saturday afternoon 13 to 0 in a slow game. Graniteville collected 16 safe hits including ten doubles two triples and one home run. Wagner banged out JU hits and struggled on offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
Wagener
Haniteville
Wagner
Foo
Benefit Barbecue At Beech Island By School Association
The School Improvement Association held a benefit barbecue at Beech Island yesterday afternoon July 23 from 5 to 9 30 oclock. A news item notes a person was killed at Flton Wednesday afternoon by a pile driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Island
Ladies of the School Improvement Association
Nevers
Fltenton Wednessy
Junior Club Camp starts at Camp Kiwanis near Langley
Dozens of members from Salley Downer Jackson Marsula McLain New Holland Eureka Mt Beulah Wagener and Hawthorne sign up for the Junior Agricultural Club program. The camp August 4 through the Bath Lake includes lectures by Congressman Hare and others with courses in First Aid swimming life saving and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Tee Gowan
Camp Kiwanis
Langley
Bath Lake
Salley
Downer
Jackson
Marsuella
McLauin
New Holand
Eureka
Mt. Beulah
Wagener
Hawthorne
B. O. Williams
F. B. Howden
American Red Cross Life Saving Corps
Yale University
B. A. Schnell
George Croft
Thomas Morgan
Edward George
Fulabe Salley
B. B. Hare
Audley H.ward
Henry S. Johnson
S. L. Jeffords
FE. G. Bodbey
Roso Waters
Busbee
Guy Turlbutt
Augusta
C. Lee Gowan
Cecil H. Seigler
M. W. Owens
Hawthorne Club
Jimmie Lybrand
Clearwater school building bid awarded to Howell Construction
Last Friday bids for the Clearwater school building were opened and the contract let to Howell Construction Company of Augusta for 14497 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Howell Construction Company
Augusta
Camp Kiwanis Gathers for Three Day Girls Camp
Miss Blanche Bailey county agent plans a three day Girls Club camp at Kiwanis camp. The outing, a summer break feature, aims to attract all Aike County Girls Club members with stories singing games swimming sewing thrift hygiene and group meetings. camp opens next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Bailey
Kiwanis Camp
Aike County
Bailey
Free Prize Offered for Stone Mountain Coin Sale
Frank Po Henderson, chairman for Aiken County, offers a free trip to Stone Mountain for the boy or girl selling the most Confederate Memorial Coins in the county. The prize includes a view of the sculpture featuring Generals Lee and Jackson. Information on coins and the contest is available from the county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Po Henderson
Aiken County
Stone Mountain
Lee
Jackson
Atlanta
Released from gang gore back to jail
Henderson House, charged with breaking into the post office at Jackson City DC, was brought before U S District Commissioner Thomas R Morgan by Deputy Marshal Bobolsky. House had just completed a county term for entering a store at night and posted bond of 100 dollars, which he could not meet, and was remanded to Aiken jail for the fall term as the federal court convenes there in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson House
Jackson
D. C
United States
Thomas R. Morgan
Bobolsky
Columbia
House
Enterme
Cochran
Aiken
Conwich
Young People Sent To College Feature At Local Page
The Standard is asked to assist in securing names of young men and women from Aiken and surrounding towns who plan to attend college. J. B. White & Co. of Alianata offer to aid and request applicants to address The Athen Standard or the firm. Mr and Mrs 8 G Page and family have returned from Peanut. Miss Anita Cleck fey accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White & Co
Alianata
Aiken
Athen Standard
J. B. White & Co
Aupista
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Aiken Kiwanians
Three Horsemen
American Bank
Sheriff Howard
County Council
Montmorenci
MR. Roach
Aiken Boys
Tennessee
John T. Scopes
Wm. J. Bryan
Ralston
Scopes
Bryan
Della
Hebrew Colony
Mrs
Hattie
Green
Garwin
Courtney
Lena Michenaryini Waeenee
Ayken
Rev
Ycynie
Leaingtory
Eitie
Caroline
Weice
Garvin
Meaner
Gulf Cane Stationar Atker
Ginnery
Slll
Clearwater School
Kiwanis
Rattle Snake
Tom
Frank Raymond
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