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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
8
Senator John F Williams announces a paving program to surface treat all remaining state highways in Aiken County. The plan adds about 140 miles of surface treated roads and 57 miles of concrete road, completing a countywide network with no new taxes, bonds, or levies.
Senator Williams advances a statewide proposal to surface treat multiple roads with state highway funds. Details include river crossings and county lines from Aiken to Barnwell Ellenton Wagener Salley Monetta and other segments. The plan outlines roadbed preparation tar and asphalt applications with quantities and standards. Continuous work aims for legislative approval next session and early next year start.
Aiken prepares its thirteenth polo field at Kalmia Hill in Hampton Hollow about a mile from town. Funded by citizens and land donated by the Kalmia Company, the fields will be watered and ready for the next season, with a large influx of polo players anticipated.
The Aiken County Democratic Executive Committee will hold an important meeting on Wednesday evening July 30 at the court hour in Ti Velack. Club rolls are to be purged, managers of cleft ink appointed, and all quarter party activities of the local primary to be completed. Members are urged to be present.
Dr. Guilda told Kiwanis the true strength of a town lies in its men not its assets. He described a model man as visionary and responsible, willing to work for community good and to stand against vice. He emphasized character tempered by action and public service as the civic foundation.
Fragmentary text notes that the city lays pavement on Park Avenue with costs defrayed by the State Highway Department under a reimbursement plan. Mentions a law about street paving within city limits and reimbursement when over a threshold. Contains numerous garbled phrases and misread names.
The Aiken County Adult schools began on a Monday and are already showing progress per Superintendent Ceril HL Sijeter and Weart P. Bintimdy. Officials listed include Mrs. Hiehar EL Gatevin and several staff members, outlining the new program’s early steps and roles.
The Wilsons Inn, long linked with winter visitors in Aiken, is being completely remodeled at an estimated cost of 375000. The project aims for completion in October to greet early arrivals, adding a three story central wing, a new ball room, private baths, and shops, with modernization of the annex and a self-acting elevator system.
Aiken County Hospital forms a permanent auxiliary after a broad meeting at the Bank of Western Carolina. Officers named include Mrs. Leon Holley as chairman and Mrs. Walter E. K. Duncan as first vice chair, with an executive committee and board of directors drawn from Aiken and Warrenville residents.
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