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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

2

Expenditure Talk and School Funding Reform Debate

South Carolina budget debate argues education already consumes over half of state appropriations plus county and district taxes. Speaker proposes trimming college funding gradually and tightening the 6 0 1 school law to reduce taxes while preserving essential services. He warns against excessive education cuts and calls for endowment funding and tuition for colleges.

Freeratandin Accadeuidae Courts Department of Public Health Tax Commission Highway Department Legislative Department South Carolina Ming General Assembly

Mock marriage features at Commencement reception

The evening's main feature was a mock marriage. The hall showcased southern smilax and palms with an improvised altar at one end. The bridal party entered to Lohengrin, led by Henry Tarrant and Rembert DuBose, followed by bridesmaids Julia Norris and Doris Dukes, maid of honor Evelyn Sheely, and the bride Miss Jennie Owens with Father Time, Dick Clifford, as escorts.

Eleanor Cushman Henry Tarrant Rembert DuBose Julia Ella Norris Georgette Doris Dukes Evelyn Sheely Margnerité Thomas W. C. Plunkett, Jr Jennie Owens

Flower Show Prizes Announced With Many Chrysanthemum Awards

A Civic League and Garden Club list outlines prizes for numerous chrysanthemum categories at the upcoming November show. Entries include best three white, yellow, pink, crimson chrysanthemums, six hardy garden varieties, six pom pom varieties, and best single blooms. Also listed are awards for best exhibit arranged by exhibitor, best center piece, largest bloom, and several potted plants, with routines and entertainment noted for the event.

The Civic League Garden Club Normandie Source d'Or Harrison Craig Charles Jolly Phelps Adelaide Bronze Doty Harrison Nellie Klerns

Boy Knocked From Bicycle by Runaway Car

Franklin Fulmer a 15 year old boy was struck and knocked from his bicycle on Park avenue by a passing automobile whose driver fled the scene. His injuries are reported as not serious though details of the accident and identity of the driver are unknown.

Franklin Fulmer C. C. Fulmer Park Avenue Young Fulmer

Directors Cite Predictable Endings Prompting Variety

The Huntington Advertiser notes many Hollywood films end happily, prompting directors to seek more diverse conclusions as actors add subtler variations in performances.

Huntington Advertiser

Purify Your Health With Catotabs Purifier Ad

An old drug-store advertisement promotes Catotabs as the greatest system purifier. It urges readers to buy a family package with directions and claims to rid chronic ailments through a perfected health system.

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