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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

7

South Carolina Democrats split over primary and Hoover support

The piece reports factional tension within South Carolina Democrats over the presidential primary, Governor Smith’s stance on prohibition, and efforts by Bishop Cannon and Doctor Barton to unite dry voters against Al Smith. It notes leaders like John Gary Evans and Rev Kerr considering strategies to influence the primary and possibly vote for Hoover while preserving the Democratic primary process.

South Carolina United States Smith Houston Houstut John Gary Evans Spartanburg National Democratic Executive Committee Evans Evatt Richards South National Committee New York Eva Absurn Ap Ie Asheville James Candler, Jr Atlanta Arthur Barton E. O. Watson al Smith Herbert Hoover Watson Columbia Canion E. O Wwatyon Imperial Hotel Democratic’ Executive Columbia Record Kerr Greenville News Hime Mr. Kerr Presbyterian Church Hoover Biechep Cannan Othey Asheville Stoke Sorth Carotina Iocut Caine

German man without feeling shows no injury at exhibits

A German from Wartenburg earned the nickname man without any feeling by performing exhibitions. He supposedly endures a nail through his tongue and long pins through his eyelids, neck, and jaw without drawing blood or leaving a scar.

Wartenburg

Agricultural Club Meeting Looks at Canneries and Crops

The August meeting of the Aiken Agriculture Club discussed establishing a canning operation for asparagus and the quality of Caroling grass versus California grass. Reports indicated limited feasibility for a local canneries venture, with members exploring diversification into grapes, berries, peaches, and figs. A barbecue dinner followed the meeting as members debated fruit crops and broader farm experimentation.

Aiken” Agricultuurel Horace Holley George R. Webb J. de Prothro A. Cannery Protro Bumter Butt W Hye California Webb Aiken Williston Horace Hoiley Fabian Summerall Kiwanis Club Mr. Prothra Olle Sommer

Beech Island Captain Robert Meyers Dies at 65

Captain Robert Meyer 65 a respected Beech Island citizen died at home Monday. A longtime active Presbyterian, member of Beech Island Agricultural Club and Downer Trustees, he was known countywide. Survived by wife Georgia Ploming Meyers, daughter Mrs Livingston of Livingston and Oscar Foren of Auris, with several nephews and nieces. Funeral Tuesday from First Presbyterian Church Beech Island. Interment in Vlammoend Cemetery.

Robert Meyer Beech Shud Deccastal Repeh Pina Presbyterian Shurch Beech Island Agricultural Club Downer Tustutttes Nvpasta Wayeatn Meyer Georgia Ploming Meyers Airs Dop. Livingston Livingstony Oscar Foren Auris We Serand First Presbyterian Church Beech Islac Foc. Morgan Aurast Vlammoend Ceme

St John Methodist Church Plans August Worship Schedule

During August St John Methodist Church holds open services every Sunday both morning and evening. Worship hours are listed as Liha and x20. Plans have been made to provide electric fans for the church during extreme heat. The public is cordially invited to attend.

St John Moe St. John Methodist Church

Enrollment Revival at Green Pond Baptist Church

The annual revival begins Sunday at Green Pond Baptist Church. Pastor G. E. Tebow leads with assistant Rev. H. W. Ergle of St. Matthews, a strong gospel preacher. Everyone is invited to hear him at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily through the week.

Green Pond Green Pond Baptist Church G. E. Tebow H. W. Ergle St. Matthews Ergle

Mrs Bagnal Honored With Party at Ellenton

A quiet afternoon gathering was held in Ellenton to honor Mrs. Bagnall of Montclare the recently married daughter of Mr and Mrs Thames of Ellenton. Formerly Miss Willie Mae Thames the bride was celebrated by friends and family in a social event reflecting the local customs and cordial sentiment of the community.

Man Taken To Asylum In Columbia

Ed Booknight of Lang ley of the Pine Lee Road was taken to the Columbia asylum yesterday. A former inmate believed to have recovered, recent actions prove the assumption unfounded. A guard from Columbia came to the county for Bouknight.

Ed Booknight Langley Pine Lee Road Columbia Bouknight

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