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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
6
The Aiken Standard lists costs for advertising and notices including first and subsequent insertions. Rates are 25 cents per word for ads and 1.00 per inch for display ads, with 50 cents per inch for subsequent insertions, and obituary notices 50 cents per inch. Legal notices such as citations and discharge filings cost 3.00 each.
A 1925 era critique argues the tax system is infamous for inequities and expediency rather than revenue. It urges honesty and equity as essential to policy, warning that future sessions face a worsened tax problem without reform. The piece likens taxation to theft when unfair and calls for faithful, just taxation.
Mr and Mrs G Owens announce the engagement of Ruth Alice Owens to John Lawton Bell of Orangeburg. The marriage is planned for July. Ruth Owens has directed the City Playgrounds in Orangeburg and resigns effective June 1. Marguerite Stanford of Tampa will succeed her. Mr Bell is a prominent Orangeburg businessman.
Miss Louise Gainey head of the music department at the Aiken Institute declines re election and will not return when the institute opens. She has led the department for twelve years with strong success and satisfaction from trustees and patrons. P F Henderson chairman of the board writes a flattering letter regretting her decision and praising her services. She will spend the summer near Black Mountain North Carolina and move to Washington in October.
In the Court of Magistrate Virgil Q. Denny judgment was entered against I C Craig in a case brought by Neema Cobb guardian ad litem against I C Craig. The Ford car owned by T C Craig will be offered at public outcry to the highest bidder at the courthouse front on the first Monday in July. Nollie Robinson sheriff Aiken County June 4 1925.
O. C. Fulmer of Wagener chosen as county motorcycle officer over 26 applicants by Aiken county commissioners. He replaces Robert McElhaney, who becomes deputy sheriff. Fulmer will start immediately, earning $100 per month plus an expense allowance.
The Major of the North and South Carolina Division of the Salvation Army visited Aiken on May 28 and shared optimistic views for the Army’s work there He conducted a service in the city calling for renewed support and involvement.
Alexander E. Turner died Friday at his daughter Mrs Hiram Weeks home in Windsor aged 74. He leaves two daughters Mrs Weeks and Mrs C Taylor of Montmorenci. Funeral services were held Sunday at Levels Church at 4 PM with the Woodmen of the World in charge.
Miss Syl via Elroe and friends celebrated a birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Efron. Guests enjoyed old fashioned games and refreshments in a cheerful gathering.
Friends of the late Sher TL How ard and family are informed that the county delegate has arranged a provision to pay Mrs How ard the salary Sheri Howard would have earned for one year. Funeral expenses will also be covered by the same provision.
The examination for vacant Winthrop College scholarships and for admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4 at 9 a.m. Applicants must not be more than sixteen years old. Scholarships after July 4 will be awarded to those with the highest average if they meet the award conditions. Applicants should write to President Johnson before the examination for blanks or obtain them from the County Courthouse.
Rebecca McKie and Robert McKie as administratrix and administrator of Horace McKie deceased will file their final return on July 6 1925 at 12 o'clock noon and seek final discharge. June 3 1925.
On July 13 1925 at noon the Board of Commissioners of Aiken County South Carolina will receive bids at 843 Williamsburg St Aiken for two new bridges on the North Edister River near Rayflin and for Cooks Bridge on the South Ediston River along the Aiken New Holland Road. Bids may cover either creosoted timber or untreated 2 3 heart timber construction.
Competitive examinations to fill four year and two year agricultural scholarships at Clemson College will be held Friday July 10 1925 at 9 A M under the County Superintendent of Education. Four year scholarships worth 100 per session with free tuition 40. Applicants must meet admission requirements and vary by age.
A Buick Standard Six Touring departed New York City last December and, driven by about 250 different dealers and drivers, circled the globe. The voyage, including routes through Europe Asia Africa and Australia, tested Buick service and durability, ending with a return toward New York and plans to preserve the car as a historical artifact.
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