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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
6
An article notes Southern chivalry heritage and an improved school session at ARIFAVILLE with a strong faculty and songs. It recalls national unity themes and mentions narcotics concerns while highlighting two songs that boosted the program.
Iowa voters elected Smith W Brookhart over Albert B Cummins in a decisive state contest. The former senator, ousted after Steck Brookhart confrontation, returned home to run in the primaries against the veteran, who has served in the Senate for 18 years. The electorate asserted its preference amid disputes over Congress seating and party lines.
President Coolidge reiterates no imperial designs or hostility in a Memorial Day speech. He frames U S aims as defensive and humanitarian while noting ongoing global tensions. He calls for national unity and a cautious approach to foreign entanglements.
A historical overview of the American flag from 1775 to the present, detailing the Continental Congress committee on a single flag, the 1777 flag design, the 1795 and 1818 changes, and the flag’s symbolism. It notes June 14 as Flag Day and emphasizes the flag as a universal symbol of liberty observed across groups and regions.
An advertisement urges buyers to pay 3 3 4 cents in tickets or 4 cents cash for 12 1 2 pounds of ice, claiming substantial savings. It lists contact as Aiken Ice Co with phone 52.
Salley section foreman meets with authorities after an accident. Details are limited but the incident involves ticketing or a minor crash with unclear outcome. Further information pending official update.
A fragment discusses the distinction between poetic and military strikes, suggesting both may be necessary in different contexts. It highlights the juxtaposition of creative protest and forceful action, implying strategic choice over methods without detailing specific events.
In a crowded Langley school auditorium Miss Leona Howard received first honor and a medal for perfect attendance as salutations were given by Miss Jennie Lease and remarks by Rev. C R White. Second honors went to Jennie Lease with other honors awarded across ninth through tenth grades. The Langley Bath High class of 1926 lists graduates including Dessa Fannin as principal and coach.
A South Carolina faction at a national convention opposed endorsing a uniform federal marriage and divorce law, arguing states should retain control. Miss Poppenheim and Mrs. Springs spoke for the state, stressing no-divorce policy and minority rights, with only three SC votes against the motion.
Langley-Bath Adult School presents a minstrel show at the Shiloh Schoolhouse on Saturday at 8 pm. The benefit supports travel to the Opportunity Schools program for adults at Erskine and Anderson Colleges this summer with several local participants performing.
At a Red Cross Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday arrangements were made to sustain the organization’s current activities until the middle of August.
Hon E B Jackson Lieutenant Governor spoke at Windsor High School commencement last Friday in the auditorium of the new school building. Diplomas were awarded to Juanita Haney Alma Scott and Albertie Scott for the graduating class.
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