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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

5

Civic League thanks decision on bond issue in Aiken

The Aiken Civic League representing the women of Aiken expresses gratitude for the commission's decision regarding the bond issue. They pledge 100 percent support to pass the bond so parks remain intact and city progress continues. Signed by Mrs. C J Hill acting president and Mrs A Bohutsoun publicity chair.

Aiken Civic League Aiken Comong Ciée Queen of Winter Resorts C.J. Hill A. Bohutsox Chin’n

Parks Safe From Destruction In Bond Issue Vote

City leaders moved to protect Richland Avenue parks while planning paving along the street. Mayor Henderson notified Civic League, a resolution by Alderman Etheredge was passed preserving parks, with June 26 set for the bond issue vote. Officials said exact street widths and paving scope would wait until engineers estimate costs.Continued on page eight

Ohree Richland Avenue Civic Toague Frank P. Henderson Etheredge Firland Avenue Turner Herbert E. Gyies Robert L. Gunter JT. T. Cannon S Ren W. B. Turner J P.mcnair B. F. Etheredge F. W. Wessels Henderson R. L. Gunter Herbert E. Gyles

Park paving divide at Richland Avenue minutes

City officials discuss whether to pave Richland Avenue center or edges. Debate centers on trees, park shrub removal, and future city growth. a motion to pave the center, conflicting with some members, passed by majority. Adjournment followed with note of signed votes and action.

Aiken Boy Farmer Enroute to Europe Tour

Aiken boy and Perrys Widetove, president of Future Patriotic Farmers last year, joins a See and Learn Tour through Denmark and Sweden. Wagener High School student leads with R. E. Hurna and Sam P. Stackiey coordinating. Ninety Future Palmetto Farmers chapters in South Carolina, over 2000 vocational students. The group studies agricultural economies of counties visited and includes several SC vocational teachers.

Widetove Perrys Whis Organization of Future Patriotic Farmers Mase School For Saaevk New York Denmark Sweden Wagener R. E. Hurna Calhoun Highway Association Sam P. Stackiey Tus Tip Fueture Palmetto Farmers South Carolina Guy Whetstone

Richland Avenue paving sparks citywide debate in Aiken

The Standard argues Mr Cannon overestimates his role as a "destructionist" and urges equal rights for opponents of central Richland Avenue parks. It asserts paving bonds affect all citizens, not just abutting property owners, and supports preserving the parks while approving a balanced funding approach.

Cannon Richland Avenue Aiken Redland Avenue Arend Rithlind Avenue Dean Park Ave Athen Uhongley Ata Caren Pai

William H W Fulmer Dies at New Holland

William H. W. Fulmer dies at New Holland. Survived by Ruby Palmer, three sons, and a large family. Father RL Fulmer twice married. Interment at New Hope cemetery. church services led by Rev Denk.

William HW Fulmer New Holland Wiliam HH. Palmer Housa Ruby Palmer Comrie Fulmer Wills Palmerberg Wardlaw Dindson Tiltman Robert Palaver Fall Brothers Kinney Theodore Ale Ner Mars Viochek Revo Dp

Special Services at Town Creek Church

A town church outlines special services and acknowledges community figures. Dr Lod Boone, formerly of Tanne lew, is noted as relocated to Awe Sarrine Pray and connected to Opang County medical work. The piece mentions historical medical training and a medic corps role in a late war, with local names tied to Aiken and surrounding area.

Aiken Lod. Boone Tannelew Tape Hayite Opang County Clentess, College South Carolina Medical College Ayken Seth Pyrat

Bids to open for Aiken paving projects in June

The South Carolina Highway Department will open bids June 26 in Columbia for three Aiken area paving projects. Two are on Aiken county roads, including an 11.9 mile Edisto river to Aiken stretch on the Augusta Columbia highway, and a five mile Aiken Montmorenci segment. The county recently sold bonds and sent a $1.5 million check to cover paving between Augusta and Hibernia, plus Augusta Charleston road surfacing, with work expected to begin soon.

South Carolina Highway Department Columbia Aiken Aiken County Edisto River Augusta-Columbia Highway Montmorenci Aiken” County Highway, Department Augusta-Columbia Hibernia Augusta-Charleston Lee United States Lee United States Highway, From Aiken To Montierenci Barnwell Athen-Hearnwell White Pond Williston Elke Backvile Barnwell-Bamberg Charleston Montanorene

Aiken Coterie Seeks Probate Judge Seat In Race

Aiken county residents report judge candidates including well known merchant Johnson entering the probate race against incumbent Judge George R Webb and challenger James H Day. Legislative bidder S B Williams of Selvern joins, with Keenan of Langley also in. Holley emphasizes tax relief and county hospital funding while opposing paving projects and delegation plans.

Cp ‘Johnson Aiken Johnson George R. Webb James H. Day Aiken County S. B. Williams J Selvern B. K. Keenan Langley Williams House Keenan Miro Williams Holkind Democratic Elut Willhamas Real Holley Holley Aoa Atkea County Hospital Copdinge Farhway Aiken-Montmere Ward George Rafere

Last Day For City Registration In Peoria

The fragmentary report notes today as the final day to register in Peoria and references water-related duties and local officials. It mentions Mr. Thorpe and a group around 400 people connected to water services and registration duties. The text is garbled but suggests city registration deadlines and municipal responsibilities.

Woo Thorpe Thorpe

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