A Closer Look at Taxation and the South Carolina Legislature
The Greenville News argues the state has a legislature shaped by voters who pay little attention to tax policy. It cites Representative Sam Rittenberg and urges a broader, more informed public understanding of fair taxation to reduce negative, unconstructive debates and better align tax measures with wealth and ability to pay.
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Sam Rittenberg
Charleston
South Carolina
Greenville
Millard and Walker Win Citadel Scholarships for Aiken
The Citadel scholarship results from the July 8 county exams at the Court House show Kenyon Millard and Reuben Walker as winners, both from Aiken. Walker was top senior at Aiken Institute, Millard also attended the institute, and both will report as cadets when The Citadel opens September 20.
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Citadel
Military College of
South Carolina
Court House
Kenyon Millard
Reuben Walker
Aiken
Walker
Aiken Institute
Millard
Milledge W. Hatcher Dies at 33 in Johnston Home
Milledge W. Hatcher aged 33 died at his Johnston home last Saturday night at 9 30. He is survived by his widow Mamie Hatcher four sons and one daughter his parents Mr and Mrs M H Hatcher a brother Darling Hatcher of Johnston three sisters Mrs Will Abney Mrs Chris Penn and Miss Ruby Hatcher all of Johnston. Funeral services were held at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church where he had been a member for years last Sunday at 430 p m Rev J B Harmon officiating. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery with pallbearers J L Jackson Purvis Kirkland Chafee Yance G C Yance Shaw Temple and Wylie Moyer.
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Milledge W. Hatcher
Mamie Hatcher
M. H. Hatcher
Darling Hatcher
Johnston
Will Abney
Chris Penn
Ruby Hatcher
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
J. B. Harmon
J. L. Jackson
Purvis Kirkland
Chafee Yance
G. C. Yance
Shaw Temple
Wylie Moyer
J O U A M Holds Barbecue
The Aiken Junior Order of United American Mechanics held a barbecue at the Agricultural Club yesterday. Several prominent speakers addressed the gathering.
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The
Aiken Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Agricultural Club
Blease’s Plain Talk on National Politics
U S Senator Cole L. Blease delivers a blunt interview criticizing Southern Democrats and outlining views on Coolidge, McNary, and farm relief. He argues Catholics influence votes, warns of ineffective leadership, and proposes a cross‑faction compromise between Smith and McAdoo to boost chances in the national race.
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United States
Cole L. Blease
Coolidge
Senator McNary
Oregon
McNary-Haugen
President Coolidge
South
Washington
Jester
Potomac River
United States Senate
McAdoo
Smith
Mr. Smith
New York State
Priester Arrested on Federal Charge in Barnwell Case
G H Priester a special officer appointed by the governor was arrested in Barnwell for impersonating a federal officer and inducing two African Americans to bribe him to clear charges. He faces a preliminary hearing next Tuesday and is bonded at $1000.
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GH. Priester
Richards
Barnwell
Iken
U. S. District
Priester
Ed Martin
Hamburg
G. W. Poe
Augusta
Beech Island
Ellenton
Barnwett
Hospital Trustees Meet Aug 3 in Aiken County
The Aiken County hospital trustees R G Tarrant R L Gunter and George R Leitner invite the Medical Society to a August 3 meeting with Dr J R Howell to appoint a medical and surgical staff. Howell aims for a thorough scientific organization as hospital progress pleases authorities and the public.
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R. G. Tarrant
R. L. Gunter
George R. Leitner
Aiken County Hospital
J. R. Howell
Aiken County Medical Society
Medical Society
Howell
Camp Kiwanis Opens Tuesday Encampment Kickoff
The Junior Agricultural Clubs of Aiken County will open their fifth annual encampment at Camp Kiwanis next Tuesday. C. Lee Gowan County Farm Agent and camp director has organized a four day program with noted speakers and experienced councillors. The Detroit News notes convicts at Joliet still believe iron bars do not a prison make.
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Aiken County
Kiwanis
C. Lee Gowan
Joliet
The
Detroit News
Langley Pond
North Augusta Pushes County Split and Edgefield Annexation
North Augusta leaders press withdrawal from Aiken County to join Edgefield County with a paving plan for a highway to Edgefield and Augusta. A mass meeting is set for Monday to discuss annexation efforts, with Mayor Robert W. Mealing leading council mobilization and Edgefield Chamber of Commerce promising broad support.
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North Augusta
Aiken County
Edgefield County
North
Robert W. Mealing
South Carolina
Augusta
Edgefield
Mealing
Edisto Union Meeting Plans at New Holland Church
A two day program at New Holland Baptist Church outlines July 30 31 meetings for the Edisto Union. Topics include fellowship value social dangers remedies Christian duty civil affairs and a discussion on the crime wave with several named speakers.
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New Holland Baptist Church
H. E. Gyles
E. B. Jackson
B. Smith
Harmon Woodward Dies After Brief Illness at 47
Harmon Woodward died at Aiken County Hospital after a short illness. He was 47. Survived by mother Laura V. Woodward of Aiken, brother R. W. Woodward of Aiken, sisters Mrs. J. W. Taylor Graniteville Mrs. G. P. Rish Wagoner and Mrs. Will Vernon of Aiken. Funeral Tuesday at Montmorenci Baptist Church conducted by Rev. P. J. McLean. Pallbearers Nellie Robinson Tom Cushman Alex Carswell Tom Tarver Henderson Taylor Willie Moseley.
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Harmon Woodward
Aiken County Hospital
Laura V. Woodward
Aiken
R. W. Woodward
J. W. Taylor
Graniteville
G. P. Rish
Wagoner
Will Vernon
Montmorenci Baptist Church
P. J. McLean
Nellie Robinson
Tom Cushman
Alex Carswell
Tom Tarver
Henderson Taylor
Willie Moseley
Mrs Alma Sawyer Cullum Dies at Home Near Mt Pleasant
Mrs Alma Sawyer Cullum widow of John I. Cullum died last Friday after a long illness at her home near the Mt Pleasant Church area. She is buried beside her husband in the Cullum burying ground at McTier in Merritt's Bridge neighborhood. Survived by many relatives she was a sister of Col Claude E Sawyer a well known Aiken lawyer.
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Alma Sawyer Cullum
John I. Cullum
Mt. Pleasant Church
Cullum
McTier
Merritt’s Bridge
Col
Claude E. Sawyer
Aiken
Aiken Kiwanis Club Plans Camp Kiwanis Visit
The Aiken Kiwanis Club met at the Aiken Hotel to discuss inviting Junior Agricultural clubs to Camp Kiwanis on Langley Pond as the next club visit. Dr J R Howell outlined hospital progress and invited inspections as hospital reopening gains urgency. Directors set Tuesday meeting at Mayor Henderson's home. Music by Miss Staubes and Willie Hite.
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J. R. Howell
Aiken County Hospital
Howell
Kiwanis Club
Frank P. Hender
Quiet D.C. Meeting Amid Rumors Of 1930 Gubernatorial Plans
In Governor Richards absence at the Lake Michigan conference political circles in the capital are calm with rumors circulating of 1930 gubernatorial bids. Senator Blease denies early talk of a bid while several committees pursue highway and tax relief matters and Wade Hampton memorial plans gain traction across South Carolina.
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Jnc
Tax Levy Reduced Two Mills by Aiken County Delegation
The Aiken County delegation cut the state and county tax levy to 35 mills from 37, saving residents about 20,000 dollars. The breakdown lists state 5.26, ordinary county 18.50, hospital 1.00, county bonds 2.25, bridge bonds 0.50, school 4.00, constitutional school 3.00, and county board fund 0.50. The Auditor will finalize the tax duplicate shortly for the Treasurer.
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Aiken County
Constitutional School
John Walker Dies. Beaverdam Native Buried in Local Grounds
John Walker formerly of Beaver Dam died in Greenville on Wednesday. His body arrived here yesterday and was buried at the old Walker burying ground on the Lewis Garrick place in Beaverdam. He is survived by his widow two sisters and a brother all residing in the area.
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John Walker
Beaver Dam
Greenville
Walker
Lewis Garrick
Beaverdam
Selecting Articles in France for Aiken Tea Shop
Miss Marie Parker, who ran a tea room in Florence Street cottage, is in Verdun collecting items for this season. She bought the Blondelle Malone place on York Street, which will be renovated for the tea shop. Parker plans to reach Aiken around September 1.
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Marie Parker
Jennie Browne
Florence Street
Verdun
France
Miss Parker
Blondelle Malone
York Street
Aiken
Chamberlin Plans Shopping Abroad With $15000 Check
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times reports Chamberlin intends to shop abroad using a $15,000 check. The note hints at overseas purchases and travel plans.
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Chamberlin
The
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
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W. W. Edgerton
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Beryl Chisholm
Blackville
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Wade Hampton
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John Lupo
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