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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1931

Page

4

Radio Advertising and Media Freedom Debate

A discussion questions whether radio advertising fatigues listeners and if advertisers get value for money. It contrasts independent funding with government controlled systems in Russia France England and warns against censorship, urging free speech and noting American advertiser funded entertainment as preferable.

Wenderthl Russia France England British Isles Broadcasting Company Enter and Education America Washington

Merchants urged restraint in sales pitches

Trade writers call for plainer prose and concise summaries to curb overblown claims. Sellers should focus on core facts and avoid excessive praise.

Still Seized Near Windsor Sheriff Seizes Large Still

Sheriff J. P. Howard and deputies seized a large liquor still on Bennett's Mill Creek near Windsor last Friday afternoon. About 3,000 gallons of mash were destroyed in the crackdown.

J. P. Howard Bennett’s Mill Creek Windsor

Engagement of Sarah Isabel Brodie to Rev Paul Sloan

Mrs Isabel Brodie of Ridge Spring announces the engagement of her daughter Sarah Isabel to Rev Paul Earle Sloan of Graniteville. The wedding is planned for August.

Isabel Brodie Ridge Spring Sarah Isabel Paul Earle Sloan Graniteville

Death of Infant in Vaucluse

Thomas R. Maddox six month old son of Mrs. Marcella Maddox died Tuesday evening in Vaucluse after a two week illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at four at Vaucluse Baptist Church with Rev. T. E. Seago officiating. Burial followed in Vaucluse Cemetery. Survived by mother and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Maddox.

Thomas R. Maddox Marcella Maddox Vaucluse Vaucluse Baptist Church T. E. Seago J. H. Maddox

State Board backs Piney Branch district boundaries

The state board of education, after a meeting last week, upheld the Aiken County board in setting the Piney Branch school district boundaries following an appeal to the state board.

State Board of Education Aiken County Piney Branch

DAR Honored National Society Leader At Watch Hill Luncheon

Mrs. George Maynard of Waterford Conn honorary president of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was entertained at a Plimpton Hotel Watch Hill luncheon hosted by Mrs J J Sweeney regent of the local chapter Mr Sweeney and Miss Hettie Sweeney guests included several prominent figures spending the summer at Naragansett Bay resort.

National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution George Maynard Waterford

Coffee Ice Cream Recipe From Historic Domestic Guide

A historical recipe instructs making coffee ice cream with four eggs and half pints of milk and cream. Scald milk in a double boiler, whisk eggs with sugar until light, temper into hot milk, cook briefly, add cream and strong coffee, then chill and freeze.

Miss Eulalie Salley Hosts Bridge Luncheon

A bridge luncheon at Miss Eulalie Salley’s home Tuesday honored Mrs. William Earle Johnson with Florence Schroder winning the high score prize and Mrs. Johnson taking a guest prize. Out of town guest Mrs. Theodore Croft of Jacksonville, Fla attended, and visitors include Mrs. W. A. Holman of Anniston Ala and Mrs. Julia Baker of Gaffney visiting Mrs. Hastings Wyman Sr. Others noted guests and travels feature multiple local residents and relatives visiting Charleston, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, and summarized travels through North Carolina mountains.

Eulalie Salley William Earle Johnson Florence Schroder Johnson Theodore Croft Jacksonville Fla W. A. Holman Anniston Ala Julia Baker Gaffney Hastings Wyman Rosa Bates Burrell Bates North Carolina Lawrence Voigt Charleston A. W. Oakley Harold Quattlebaum Cedar Mountain N. C Margaret Hartley Batesburg Julia Ella Norris J. E. McElrath Spartanburg George W. Croft, Jr South Carolina Medical College John A. May Virginia May Myrtle Beach W. M. Smoak John W H. R. Ashhurst Audley H. Ward Aiken American Legion J. W. Walpole Wilson E. Prothro Sullivan's Island

Local residents share weekend visits and near east travels

Mrs Aldrich Hall and children visit her parents in Carleston. S M Cushman trips to Tryon and Asheville. Miss Virgie Brodie visits Ridge Spring. Miss Clara Uuarrigal returns from Birmingham and Atlanta. Mrs J C Thomas and children visit Williston and Allendale. Mr and Mrs M J Quattlebaum stay at Cedar Mountain. The McIntosh family and Robert return to New York after visiting G L Toole. Perrin Toole accompanies them to New York to stay. Dick Clifford returns to New York City after visiting his parents.

Aldrich Hall Hall J. W. Walpole Carleston S. M. Cushman Tryon Asheville N. C Virgie Brodie Ridge Spring Ella Norris Clara Uuarrigal Birmingham Ala Atlanta Williston Allendale M. J. Quattlebaum Cedar Mountain N.C James McIntosh Robert McGains New York Mrs. W. A. Clifford

Final Return and Discharge for Laura Galloway Estate

Notice is given that L. L. Watts as administrator will file final return with the Probate Judge of Aiken County on September 4, 1931 at the Court House in Aiken and request final discharge from the estate of Mrs. Laura Galloway deceased.

Aiken County Hyngee Atken Laura Galloway L. L. Watts

County bids due for spillway and bridge at Clayton old mill

County Commissioners will receive bids until Monday August 3 1931 for spillway work and a bridge at Clayton old mill in District No 2. Specifications are available at the County Commissioners office in Aiken South Carolina. The commissioners reserve the right to re- bid.

Clayton Old Mill County Commissioners Aiken S. C

County Bids Opened in Aiken South Carolina

Q R Cofer, Clerk of the County Commissioners in Aiken South Carolina, announces the opening of bids for county projects. Details include submission processes and deadlines for proposals from contractors and suppliers.

Q. R. Cofer Aiken S. C

First Meeting of Creditors for Frank H Gustafson

In the Eastern District of South Carolina Frank H Gustafson was adjudicated bankrupt on June 30 1931. The first meeting of his creditors is set for August 5 1931 at 12 o clock noon in the office of Gunter Wilder attorneys Aiken South Carolina. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.

District Court of the United States South Carolina Frank H. Gustafson North Auagusta Aiken Gunter & Wilder S. C Augusta A. D

Notice of Final Return and discharge for Sadie Jones

Judge for Aiken County as guardian for Sadie Jones will hold a final return hearing on August 2, 1931 at 11:00 A.M. at the Court House in Aiken and seek discharge for Julia Jones, Guardian.

Aiken County Sadie Jones Aiken Julia Jones

Firestone Tires Offer Extra Values Boost Dealer Sales

Car owners awakened to the fact and came to us to compare tire sections and special brand mail order tires. Our advertising rejects unverifiable laboratory tests and misleading classifications. Firestone sold more tires in April June than in any similar period, with factories running twenty four hours a day. Come in today for greater safety and value found only in Firestone Tires.

Firestone

BBB Warns Advertisers Against Certain Comparative Terms

The National Better Business Bureau issued Bulletin No 634, dated July 10, warning advertisers to avoid specific terms when comparing competitive products to consumers. The guidance aims to prevent misleading or deceptive claims in advertising.

National Better Business Bureau

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